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READ/WRITE (SCRATCHPAD) FUNCTION
Using the Bendix ABS diagnostic software, OEM and fl eet
service records can be permanently stored in the EC-30
™
controller. Data contained in the OEM scratchpad area is
protected by a special password and can not be revised
in the fi eld. Technician and date information must be
entered prior to the fl eet scratchpad being updated. Some
earlier revisions of the EC-30
™
controller do not support
the read/write function.
For more information on the Bendix ABS Diagnostic
Software program, or RP-1210 compliant tools, contact
Bendix or refer to your local authorized Bendix parts
outlet.
NEXIQ (MPSI) BENDIX CARTRIDGE
MPSI provides a Bendix cartridge for use with the Pro-Link
®
tool.
It can also be used to diagnose the EC-15
™
, EC-16
™
,
EC-17
™
and EC-30
™
tractor ABS controller units. For
more information on the Bendix diagnostic cartridge from
MPSI, contact Bendix or refer to your local authorized
Bendix dealer.
PLC DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
Diagnostic tools are available that detect the presence
of a PLC signal and perform further system diagnostics
directly on the power line. For more information on these
diagnostic tools, contact Bendix or refer to your local
authorized Bendix dealer.
CONTACTING BENDIX -
www.Bendix.com
The Bendix on-line troubleshooting guide for the MC-30
™
controller will help you determine the cause of any
conditions that may be preventing 100% performance
of your braking system. For additional troubleshooting
information on the MC-30
™
controller, please refer to our
literature request section.
The Bendix on-line contacts guide will make it easy for
you to fi nd the Bendix contacts you need. From this
page, you can navigate to technical support contacts,
service engineers, Bendix account managers, international
contacts and more. Bendix.com is your complete Bendix
resource.
Bendix Technical Assistance Team:
For direct
personal technical support, call the Bendix technical
assistance team at
1-800-AIR-BRAKE
(1-800-247-2725),
Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. EST, and
follow the instructions in the recorded message.
Or, you may e-mail the Bendix technical assistance team
at: [email protected].
To better serve you, please record the following
information before calling the Bendix Tech Team:
Bendix product model number, part number and confi guration;
vehicle make and model; Vehicle confi guration. (Number
of axles, tire size, etc.); System performance symptoms.
When do they occur?; What faults have been identifi ed
using LEDs, blink codes or diagnostic tools?; What
troubleshooting / measurements have been performed?;
What Bendix service data literature do you have or need?;
Do you have access to the internet or email?
CORRECT MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
WARNING! PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH:
When working on or around a vehicle, the following
general precautions should be observed at all times.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the
parking brakes, and always block the wheels.
Always wear safety glasses.
2. Stop the engine and remove ignition key when
working under or around the vehicle. When
working in the engine compartment, the engine
should be shut off and the ignition key should be
removed. Where circumstances require that the
engine be in operation, EXTREME CAUTION should
be used to prevent personal injury resulting from
contact with moving, rotating, leaking, heated or
electrically charged components.
3. Do not attempt to install, remove, disassemble
or assemble a component until you have read
and thoroughly understand the recommended
procedures. Use only the proper tools and observe
all precautions pertaining to use of those tools.
4. If the work is being performed on the vehicle’s
air brake system, or any auxiliary pressurized air
systems, make certain to drain the air pressure
from all reservoirs before beginning ANY work
on the vehicle. If the vehicle is equipped with an
AD-IS
®
air dryer system or a dryer reservoir module,
be sure to drain the purge reservoir.
5. Following the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended
procedures, deactivate the electrical system in a
manner that safely removes all electrical power
from the vehicle.
6. Never exceed manufacturer’s recommended
pressures.
7. Never connect or disconnect a hose or line
containing pressure; it may whip. Never remove
a component or plug unless you are certain all
system pressure has been depleted.
8. Use only genuine Bendix
®
replacement parts,
components and kits. Replacement hardware,
Parallel or
Serial Cable
J1708/J1587
or J1939
Lap Top
Computer
PDM (RP-1210)
FIGURE 15 - BENDIX ABS DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE
