Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems TABS-6 ADVANCED SINGLE CHANNEL - Manual (Page 2)

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● An extended data logging feature, including a resettable
drive recorder.
● A wide variety of electrical inputs/outputs (I/Os) allow
the customer to program auxiliary functions such as:
automatic Lift Axle Control (LAC); Integrated Speed
Switch (ISS); external load sensors; and Auxiliary
Design Language (ADL) for customized auxiliary
functions.
● A wide range of diagnostic tools for flexible
troubleshooting: Blink Codes; SAE J2497 (PLC); SAE
J1939 (CAN) Diagnostics; the Bendix ® Trailer Remote
Diagnostic Unit (TRDU); and the Bendix ® Trailer
Information Module.
● Support for SAE J2497 Power Line Carrier (PLC)
communication to the towing vehicle & diagnostics.
● Support for SAE J1939 (CAN) communication for
diagnostics and external devices.
● A pressure-equalizing valve in the sealed ECU housing
to give improved protection from water, etc.
● Serviceable nylon filters to help prevent foreign material
from entering the control port, load port and supply port.
● Locking dust cover to provide electrical connector and
cable protection.
2. SAFE MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
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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 a
Bendix ® AD‑IS ® air dryer system or a dryer reservoir
module, be sure to drain the purge reservoir.
5. Following the vehicle manufacturer’s recommend‑
ed 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 ® brand replacement parts,
components and kits. Replacement hardware,
tubing, hose, fittings, etc. must be of equivalent
size, type and strength as original equipment and
be designed specifically for such applications and
systems.
9. Components with stripped threads or damaged
parts should be replaced rather than repaired. Do
not attempt repairs requiring machining or welding
unless specifically stated and approved by the
vehicle and component manufacturer.
10. Prior to returning the vehicle to service, make
certain all components and systems are restored
to their proper operating condition.
11. For vehicles with Automatic Traction Control (ATC),
the ATC function must be disabled (ATC indicator
lamp should be ON) prior to performing any vehicle
maintenance where one or more wheels on a drive
axle are lifted off the ground and moving.