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1. Once the test is finished Brake Link displays TEST IS COMPLETE Press to return to the Tests Menu 8 Press to return to the main menu or to return to the Select Application screen Test Valves This test cycles the selected modulator valve Test selected modulator valve via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor or trailer and power up see Connect ing Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link boots up and pre sents the Select Application screen Use the 4 and 7 keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press CENTER J 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER 3 Next Brake Link presents the Protocol Selection screen Use the 4 and keys to select the desired option and press ENTER See Selecting a Protocol on page 59 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 91 Chapter 3 Using Meritor WABCO ABS Application T 4 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO Trailer ABS ECU It pre sents the ECU sensor modulator configuration and indicates whether there are existing and or stored faults O If you receive CAN NOT IDENTIFY ECU NO the detected ECU is not an Easy Stop TCS I or Enhanced Easy Stop TCS II controller If you selected J1708 J1587 BUS protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly If you select
2. CAN NOT IDENTIFY ECU The detected ECU is not a WABCO Tractor Air ABS controller If the following message is displayed ECU NOT RESPONDING The ECU or Data Bus is not working properly Press to continue 6 Brake Link instructs you to CONTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS NOTE Refer to the Table of Contents of this manual to find information for a specific test 20 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application The following table shows the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu options and indicates the number of items offered by each option e g the TESTS menu offers six tests MERITOR WABCO ABS Options of Items ECU INFORMATION see pg 21 One FAULTS see pg 25 Three View Existing Faults View Stored Faults Clear Faults DATA LIST see pg 37 One TESTS see pg 41 Six Test Lamps Test Valves Test Sensors Retarder Delay Retarder Datalink Engine Datalink SYSTEM INFO One This rest of this section details each Meritor WABCO ABS Application option ECU Information Use this option to retrieve the following ECU information ECU Type Configuration Part Number Manufacture Date Serial Number Software Revision NOTE ECU type is established as either D or E version ECU Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 21 Chapt
3. TCS I or Enhanced Easy Stop TCS II controller If you selected J1708 J1587 BUS protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly If you selected PLC ENHANCED MODE protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the brake ECU is not equipped with Enhanced PLC Mode the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu 5 Next it presents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu use the La and v keys to scroll to TESTS and press ENTER 6 Brake Link displays the Tests Menu use the 4 and keys to position the cursor on TEST SENSORS and press ENTER Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 95 Chapter 3 Using Meritor WABCO ABS Applicati 7 Brake Link displays all available wheel sensors with default values of 7 If there are more than four sensors use the and keys to scroll the display Spin the wheels corresponding to the sensors you re testing The display updates to reflect the greatest wheel speed detected for each wheel and indicates the sequence that the wheels were spun For example the sample screen below shows the expected sequence if you re testing a vehicle with the following configuration and you spin the right front wheel first working your way around the trailer clockwise BU1 YE1 BU2 YE2 Spin Sequence NOTE Wheel sensor configurations vary depending on
4. on page 8 Brake Link starts and presents the Select Application screen Use the 4_ and v_ keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and L keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER Brake Link presents the Protocol Selection screen 3 Use the 47 and v _ keys to select the desired option and press ENTER NOTE See Selecting a Protocol on page 16 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO ABS ECUS present for the protocol you selected 4 If both are detected Brake Link prompts you to select TRACTOR or TRAILER use the and keys to select TRACTOR 50 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application B Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 5 The ECU sensor modulator configuration is displayed indicating whether there are existing and or stored faults rerit mr N a i a E M Ba aii A E E E E ad foe pa of be ee rid PC Pied of patie de he i PLP POR Slat Het ECP OP EP At Ba Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu 6 Next Brake Link presents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu use the and keys to scroll to TESTS and press ENTER J 7 Brake Link displays the Tests Menu use the 4 and keys to position the cursor on RETARDER RELAY and press ENTER The ACTIVATING screen is displayed wre T T Lir After the retarder relay is mo
5. www nexiq com Part No 192049 MW Revision Date 01 06 2009 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started RR US RI P RR M TRA 1 Getting Started EET 2 Safety Warnings amp Cautions en 3 Using This Man ieri Iun t tct pei i 4 Specialized Text ee ae mee be dena ce Te dta ee idu deas 4 Navigation ICONS sssssseeeeeeenn menm nennen nnns 4 GeneralilCons ette D p atr eo RT RERO 5 Connecting Brake Link Components pp 6 Navigating Brake Link siu ie ee eterni uiam Es 9 Home Button ame e HR DR e EHE 9 Enter Button oin eae eee ees ae e naaa dcin 9 Men Buttons otii ete dtr dete teg iad ee aed agudo 10 Direct Access Buttons e 11 COMM B ttons 11 MODE AXLE amp SIDE Buttons pp 12 COMPONENT Buttons cccccccceeeeceeeeeeceeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeessseeeeesaees 12 Other Buttons dte de a de Lite deles 12 Light Emitting Diodes LEDs seem 13 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application iii Chapter 2 Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Tractor 19 Selecting a Protocol quada Goiset n ect ot ea bar at ortete estoit 20 Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 27 ECU Information edidere dee ex Pe teet ts 27 Faults 5 irre edi rd ed o de a ped c e edis 33 Viewing Existing Faults a 34 Viewing Stored Faults sssssssse em 41 Clearing Stored Faults ssesssseee eene 48 BLUE 53 59
6. menu use the 4 and v keys to scroll to FAULTS and press ENTER 7 Brake Link displays the Faults Menu select VIEW EXISTING FAULT and press ENTER 8 Existing fault code s are displayed Line 1 shows the System ID SID description Line 2 shows the Failure Mode Indicator FMI description Line 3 shows the SID value in decimal and hexadecimal Line 4 shows the FMI value in decimal and hexadecimal and an occur rence count e g x 002 indicates the fault occurred twice Brake Link truncates some of the SID and FMI descriptions to fit the 20 character line display Refer to Appendix A for full SID and FMI descriptions NOTE If there is more than one code and the ECU supports displaying multiple codes a down arrow appears next to the occurrence count scroll the dis play with the and keys At the end of the list an up arrow appears on the left side of the screen If ECU only transmits one existing code at a time you have to repair the problem causing the fault before you ll see the next code 9 Press to return to the main menu or to return to the Select Application screen Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 27 Chapter 2 e Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Appl EA View existing fault codes via button navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor and power up see Connecting Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link starts and
7. use the arrow buttons to scroll through the menu Screens and select the menu options Buttons navigation use the direct access buttons to access specific Brake Link options directly This section provides an overview of button functionality The procedure discus sions specify which buttons to push and when Home Button Use the button to return to the Select Application screen NOTE This button does not function if the screen displays IENTER TO CONTINUE Enter Button Use the button to select a menu item confirm a response or instruct Brake Link to proceed to the next step Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 9 Chapter TI Getting Started Menu Buttons If you choose MENU NAVIGATION use the menu buttons located below the tool s LCD to navigate through the menu screens TECHNOLOGIES Menu buttons Figure 1 4 Menu buttons When the LCD displays a list of options e Press the LA or L _ keys to scroll through the available options NOTE A dashed line displays after the last option indicating the end of the menu or list Press to select the option the blinking cursor is on e Press L 4 to exit your selection and return to the previous menu or screen 10 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Navigating Brake Link Direct Access Buttons The direct access buttons reside on the lower portion of the Brake Link Notice they are grouped by functionalit
8. A 2 SIDs for Brake systems MIDs 136 139 106 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application
9. ABS diagnostics Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 7 Chapter 1 e Getting Started 1 Getting Started Use the J560 PLC Cable Set in place of the Deutsch adapter if you plan to attach to the tractor or trailers Power Line Connector Quick Disconnect Figure 1 3 J560 PLC Cable Set To connect Brake Link components and power up 1 Attach the Power Data Cable DB15 Connector to the data port labelled To Vehicle on the Brake Link tighten the thumbscrews 2 Plug the Data Cable Atari End into the Atari End on the cable you attach to the vehicle i e Deutsch adapter or J560 PLC Cable Set 3 Attach the vehicle interface cable to the vehicle lf you re using the J560 PLC Cable Set plug into the power line connector on the outside of the trailer youre using the Deutsch Adapter plug into the Deutsch connector typi cally located under the dash on the driver s side beside the driver s seat or near the brake ECU on the trailer NOTE The trailer ECU must support Enhanced PLC Mode to use trailer power line or tractor Deustch connectors 4 If you re using the J560 PLC Cable Set to attach to the trailer connect the alligator clips to an external power supply otherwise turn the tractor s key to the on position 8 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application a Navigating Brake Link Navigating Brake Link Brake Link offers the following navigation options Menu navigation
10. Application screen Use the 4 and v _ keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER Brake Link presents the Protocol Selection screen 3 Usethe 4 Jand v keysto select the desired option and press ENTER J NOTE See Selecting a Protocol on page 16 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO ABS ECUS present for the protocol you selected 4 If both are detected Brake Link prompts you to select TRACTOR or TRAILER use the 4 and keys to select TRACTOR 5 The ECU sensor modulator configuration is displayed indicating whether there are existing and or stored faults Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu 38 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application J Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 6 Next Brake Link presents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu use the and v _ keys to scroll to DATA LIST and press ENTER 7 Brake Link displays the data list use the 4 and keys to scroll the list A dashed line appears at the end of the list 8 Press to return to the main menu or to return to the Select Application screen Access the Data List via button navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor and power up see Connecting Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link start
11. Application screen Use the 4 and v keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and L _ keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER Brake Link presents the Protocol Selection screen 3 Next Brake Link presents the Protocol Selection screen Use the and keys to select the desired option and press ENTER NOTE See Selecting a Protocol on page 16 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO ABS ECUS present for the protocol you selected 4 f both are detected Brake Link prompts you to select TRACTOR or TRAILER use the 4 and keys to select TRACTOR 5 The ECU sensor modulator configuration is displayed indicating whether there are existing and or stored faults 44 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application LLL Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu 6 Next Brake Link presents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu use the and keys to scroll to TESTS and press ENTER 7 Brake Link displays the Tests Menu use the 4 and L keys to position the cursor on TEST VALVES and press ENTER 8 The Valve Selection screen displays next Use the and 7 keys to position the cursor on the desired valve and press ENTER The appropriate test begins after select
12. As such it requires you to select one of the following hardware protocols in order to establish a connection to the ECU J1708 71587 BUS which sends J1587 messages i e information over the J1708 bus through the trailer Deutsch connector PLC ENHANCED MODE which sends J1587 messages over the Power Line Carrier PLC Only available for ECUs that support En hanced PLC Mode Receive information through the Deutsch or Power Line connectors on the trailer If the tractor and trailer are connected re ceive information from the trailer ECU through either Deutsch connector Trailer ECU 41708 Bus Deutsch Connector Tractor ECU Power Line Connectors Figure 3 1 Power Line Carrier and J1708 Bus Illustration Use the following table to help you decide which protocol best suits your needs J1708 Benefits J1587 Provides ECU access via a standard Deutsch connection Supported by all Meritor WABCO brake ECUs Considerations f you re testing a trailer that s not connected to a tractor an external power supply and adapter is required in addition to the Deutsch adapter Use if The ECU s you re testing doesn t support Enhanced PLC Mode i e Meritor WABCO Easy Stop Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 59 Chapter 3 Using Meritor WABCO ABS Applica PLC Benefits Enhanced Prov
13. Brake Link displays the Tests Menu 10 Press to return to the Select Application screen Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 55 Chapter 2 e Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Tractor 56 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Chapter 3 Using Meritor WABCO ABS Application Trailer Selecting a Protocol page 59 Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application page 64 ECU Information page 64 Data List page 85 w w Faults page 69 ww w Tests page 89 ww Modify page 97 Brake Link features the Meritor WABCO ABS Application for diagnosing Meritor WABCO Trailer Anti lock Brake System issues and configuring Easy Stop TCS 1 and Enhanced Easy Stop TCS Il brake controllers This chapter explains how to use the Meritor WABCO ABS Application for trailer Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 57 Chapter 3 e Using Meritor WABCO ABS Application Trailer This application supports both methods of navigation see pg 9 Most discus sions in this chapter provide a separate set of instructions for each method Instructions for completing the task via Menu navigation are marked with this icon t Button navigation are marked with this icon o 58 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application EE Selecting a Protocol Selecting a Protocol The Meritor WABCO ABS Application uses the SAE J1587 communication protocol to interact with the trailer s brake controller
14. FMI value in decimal and hexidecial and an occurrence count e g x 002 indicates the fault occurred twice Brake Link truncates some of the SID and FMI descriptions to fit the 20 character line display Refer to Appendix A for full SID and FMI descriptions 9 Press to return to the main menu or to return to the Select Application screen Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 31 Chapter 2 e Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Appl View stored fault codes via button navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor and power up see Connecting Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link starts and presents the Select Application screen Use the and v _ keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER Brake Link displays navigation options use the and L keys to select BUTTON NAVIGATION press ENTER Brake Link prompts you to select a protocol Press J1708 NOTE See Selecting a Protocol on page 16 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO ABS ECUS present for the protocol you selected If both are detected Brake Link prompts you to select TRACTOR or TRAILER use the 4 and keys to select TRACTOR The ECU sensor modulator configuration is displayed indicating whether there are existing and or stored faults Press ENTER to continue Brake Link instructs you to CONTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS press 32 Brake Link Meritor WA
15. Meritor WABCO ABS Application Message Identifiers MIDs Message Identifiers MIDs Messages are transmitted between various devices in the vehicle using a pathway called the Serial Data Link SDL Because there are many devices in use in various applications the Society of Automotive Engineers SAE and the American Trucking Association ATA have assigned a code number to help identify each device These code numbers are called Message Identification numbers or MIDs When a device is sending a message on the SDL part of the message is the device s MID The following table lists all the MIDs for brake systems MID SAE Description 136 Brakes Power Unit 137 Brakes Trailer 1 138 Brakes Trailer 2 139 Brakes Trailer 3 TABLE A 1 Brake System MIDs Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 103 Appendix a gt o ppendix As Subsystem Identifiers SIDs SIDs are the numbers and names used to identify the part of the controller that has a fault engine timing actuator brake relay diagonal 1 etc The Society of Automotive Engineers SAE and the American Trucking Association ATA have developed a standardized list of SID descriptions which are identified by a number and a SAE SID description Brake MIDs 136 139 The following table shows the standardized list of SID codes and descriptions for MIDs 136 139 SID Code Decimal Hexade
16. Sensors Use this test to ensure the wheel sensors are functioning properly and attached to the correct wheels For example if you spin the right front wheel Brake Link displays the YE1 wheel speed If it doesn t the sensor may be malfunctioning If it shows a speed for a different wheel the sensor is connected to the wrong wheel NOTE The wheel must achieve seven revolutions per minute before Brake Link displays a wheel speed or spin sequence number f Test sensor valve via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor or trailer and power up see Connect ing Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link boots up and pre sents the Select Application screen Use the 4 and v keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and _w_ keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER 3 Next Brake Link presents the Protocol Selection screen Use the and w keysto select the desired option and press ENTER See Selecting a Protocol on page 59 94 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application q Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 4 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO Trailer ABS ECU It pre sents the ECU sensor modulator configuration and indicates whether there are existing and or stored faults on If you receive CAN NOT IDENTIFY ECU NO the detected ECU is not an Easy Stop
17. Test Warning Eamp ea 60 Test ValV68 idet eH DO eie idis 63 I MSIE C 67 Test Retarder Relay reb e o RH E god 50 Test Retarder Datalink pp 52 Test Engine Datalink pp 54 iv Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Chapter 3 Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Trailer 57 Selectng a ProtOGOl ia ehe cut ted be sap ta stet co Geass eat bete aceti ututg 59 Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 64 ECU Information ico imet tte a dee be Quai RR E ORDER 64 EU 69 Viewing Existing SS 69 Viewing Stored Faults pp 76 Clearing Stored Faults senes 80 85 89 Test Warning Lamp sssessssseeeeeene eene 89 Test Valves iie tdt HD ER RAM REM E d 91 Test SeriSOESs ior vere Ern icri de 94 Modify 5 1 etri te i editiert ect as 97 Appendix A Diagnostic Fault Codes ps 101 Message Identifiers MIDS 7 103 Subsystem Identifiers SIDs ssseeeeeeees 104 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application V vi Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application C hapter 1 Getting Started w Getting Started page 2 ww Safety Warnings amp Cautions page 3 ww Using This Manual page 4 w Connecting Brake Link Components page 6 ww Navigating Brake Link page 9 Brake Link is a hand held diagnostic tool primarily designed to troubleshoot heavy duty vehicle braking systems It also provides a variety of uti
18. WABCO ABS Application It also provides the following features to support quick reference once you re familiar with the application A detailed Table of Contents to help you find exactly what you re looking for quickly and easily All inclusive discussions to minimize referencing other sections Comprehensive illustrations to help you visualize concepts Troubleshooting Tips to help you solve or avoid common issues Additionally each chapter begins with an at a glance list of the chapter s con tents along with corresponding page numbers Specialized Text This manual features the following specially formatted text to help you differentiate software elements presented by the Brake Link Menu items Whenever the manual instructs you to select from a list of menu items it presents the desired choice with the formatting you see here e g From the main menu select J7708 J1587 BUS Screen titles Once you select a menu item Brake Link presents the selected item s screen A screen may display information or present an other list of menu items The screen title appears in bolded type e g From the Protocol Selection menu select PLC ENHANCED MODE Field Line The manual presents a field or line of text from a display with this formatting For instance The Request Lamp line updates to reflect the current request Emphasis This format draws your attention to particularly important information Navigation I
19. indicating whether there are existing and or stored faults Press ENTER to continue 6 Brake Link instructs you to CONTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS press CECU 24 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application LL Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 7 Brake Link displays the ECU s Information Scroll the display with the 4 and Lx keys A dashed line appears at the end of the list Parameter Names Parameter Values 8 Press to return to the main menu or press to return to the Select Application screen Faults Brake Link offers the following fault code options VIEW EXISTING FAULT pg 25 VIEW STORED FAULTS pg 29 CLEAR FAULTS pg 33 Active fault codes appear in the existing fault code list Once you repair a problem the ECU moves the associated fault code to the stored list for future reference Repair the vehicle then clear the stored fault codes before cycling power or per forming a road test A code that appears in the stored list one that isn t in the active list after cycling power or road testing the vehicle indicates an intermittent problem This section explains how to use each option Viewing Existing Faults This subsection explains how to view existing fault codes for each navigation method NOTE Some ECUS only transmit one existing code at a time If there is more than one fault you may have to repair the pr
20. keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and L keys to select BUTTON NAVIGATION and press ENTER 3 Brake Link prompts you to press the appropriate COMM button press 41708 to configure Brake Link to communicate with the ECU via the J1708 Bus accessed through the standard Deutsch connectors PIC to configure Brake Link to communicate with the ECU via the Power Line Carrier accessed through the Deutsch or J560 trailer power line connectors This options is only available for controllers that support Enhanced PLC Mode i e Meritor WABCO Enhanced Easy Stop controllers 62 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Selecting a Protocol 4 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO Trailer ABS ECU It pre sents the ECU sensor modulator configuration and indicates whether there are existing and or stored faults er LEPMIILMUE If you receive CAN NOT IDENTIFY ECU the detected ECU is not an Easy Stop TCS I or Enhanced Easy Stop TCS II controller If you selected J1708 J1587 BUS protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly If you selected PLC ENHANCED MODE protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the brake ECU is not equipped with Enhanced PLC Mode the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly Press ENTER 5 Brake Link instructs you to CO
21. list was requested To get the most current val ues press to exit the data list and to view the list again 88 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application LL Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 7 Press to return to the CONTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS prompt Or to return to the Select Application screen Tests Brake Link offers the following tests TEST WARNING LAMP to ensure the ABS Warning Lamp on the out side of the trailer is working properly pg 89 TEST VALVES to ensure the modulator valves are working properly pg 91 TEST SENSORS to ensure that the wheel sensors are connected to the correct wheels and to detect the greatest wheel speed for each wheel pg 94 Access all tests via menu navigation Test Warning Lamp Use this option to ensure the ABS Warning Lamp on the outside of the trailer is functioning properly This test blinks the lamp 8 times D Test Exterior ABS Warning Lamp via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor or trailer and power up see Connect ing Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link boots up and pre sents the Select Application screen Use the 4 and 7 _ keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and v keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER 3 Next it presents the Protocol Selection screen Use th
22. see the next code The rest of this section explains how to view existing faults with each method of navigation Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 69 Chapter 3 Using Meritor WABCO ABS Application De View existing fault codes via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor or trailer and power up see Connect ing Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link boots up and pre sents the Select Application screen merc hii T z Pet fe Pld Pp S SGBBSERHI LO Eau FE Eee Ea EM i i Use the 4 and keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and L keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER 3 Next it presents the Protocol Selection screen Use the and v keys to select the desired option and press ENTER See Selecting a Proto col on page 59 70 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 4 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO Trailer ABS ECU It pre sents the ECU sensor modulator configuration and indicates whether there are existing and or stored faults on If you receive CAN NOT IDENTIFY ECU NO the detected ECU is not an Easy Stop TCS I or Enhanced Easy Stop TCS II controller If you selected J1708 J1587 BUS protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the ECU or Data Bus is not working prope
23. stored faults CAN NOT IDENTIFY ECU The detected ECU is not a WABCO Tractor Air ABS controller on If the following message is displayed I If the following message is displayed ECU NOT RESPONDING The ECU or Data Bus is not working properly Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu Select hardware communication protocol via button navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor and power up see Connecting Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link starts and presents the Select Application screen Use the 4 and 7 keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press CENTER J 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and keys to select BUTTON NAVIGATION and press ENTER Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 19 Chapter 2 Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Appli 3 Brake Link prompts you to press the appropriate COMM button press to configure Brake Link to communicate with the ECU via the J1708 Bus accessed through the standard Deutsch connectors Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO ABS ECUS present for the protocol you selected 4 If both are detected Brake Link prompts you to select TRACTOR or TRAILER use the and keys to select TRACTOR 5 The ECU sensor modulator configuration is displayed indicating whether there are existing and or stored faults y If the following message is displayed
24. the ECU type Check the Meritor WABCO specification for the configuration that applies to the ECU you re testing Also the wheel must achieve 7 roms before Brake Link displays a wheel speed or spin sequence number 8 Press to return to the Tests Menu or to return to the Select Application screen 96 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application LLL Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Modify Use MODIFY to View the REVS PER MILE Revolutions Per Mile and CONFIGURA TION Sensor Modulator Configuration Edit the SERVICE MILES parameter Use this to establish the number of miles before recommended service View and Modify parameters via menu navigation View and Modify ECU parameters via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor or trailer and power up see Connect ing Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link boots up and pre sents the Select Application screen Use the 4 and 7 keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press CENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and v keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER 3 Next the Protocol Selection screen is displayed Use the and 7 keys to select the desired option and press ENTER See Selecting a Proto col on page 59 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 97 Chapter 3 Using Meritor WABCO ABS Application T 4 Brake Lin
25. wear approved eye protection ao Always refer to and follow the vehicle manufacturer s WARNINGS CAU TIONS and service procedures of Exhaust gas contains deadly poison Always test outdoors or use prop erly vented exhaust hose FA Keep yourself and your test equipment clear of all moving or hot engine parts PA Unless otherwise noted set the parking brake and place the gear selec tor in the NEUTRAL or PARK position If the vehicle has an automatic parking brake release temporarily disconnect the release mechanism Also block the drive wheels before performing a test with the engine running PA Unless otherwise directed turn the ignition switch OFF before discon necting or connecting any electrical components PA Read and understand the user manual for your iPAQ Pocket PC as well as this manual before operating your Brake Link X NEXIQ Technologies recommends having an assistant drive the vehicle while you use the Brake Link to perform vehicle road testing 4 Never leave the vehicle unattended while testing Certain Electro Static Discharge ESD and or Electrical Fast Tran sient EFT events may lock up the Brake Link Disconnect the Brake Link from the power source and re connect to regain full operation Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 3 Chapter 1 e Getting Started 1 Getting Started Using This Manual This manual contains comprehensive information to teach you how to use the Meritor
26. 5 Brake Link instructs you to CONTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS press CE 6 Brake Link displays the ECU s Information Scroll the display with the 4 and 7 keys A dashed line appears at the end of the list Parameter Names Parameter Values NOTE TCS I is the Easy Stop controller TCS II is the Enhanced Easy Stop controller 68 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 7 Press to return to the main menu or to return to the Select Appli cation screen Faults Brake Link offers the following fault code options VIEW EXISTING FAULT pg 69 VIEW STORED FAULTS pg 76 CLEAR FAULTS pg 80 Active fault codes appear in the existing fault code list Once you repair a problem the ECU moves the associated fault code to the stored list for future reference Repair the vehicle then clear the stored fault codes before cycling power or per forming a road test A code that appears in the stored list that isn t in the active list after cycling power or road testing the vehicle indicates an intermittent problem This section explains how to use each option Viewing Existing Faults This section explains how to view existing fault codes for each navigation method NOTE Some ECUS only transmit one existing code at a time If there is more than one fault you may have to repair the problem causing the fault in order to
27. 53 ECU In the Meritor WABCO ABS Application displays ECU Information see pg 27 Other Buttons Use the following buttons or hot keys to select other Brake Link options avail able in Button Navigation only CURRENT FAULTS In the Meritor WABCO ABS Application use it to view all existing faults see pg 25 FAULT HISTORY In the Meritor WABCO ABS Application use it to view stored faults see pg 29 RESET In the Meritor WABCO ABS Application use it to clear stored faults see pg 33 12 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application J Navigating Brake Link VOLT In the Meritor WABCO ABS Application use it to view voltages in the data list see pg 37 ECU In the Meritor WABCO ABS Application use it to view ECU information see pg 21 Light Emitting Diodes LEDs The POWER LED indicates whether Brake Link is receiving power The COMM and MODE LEDs light up according to the Brake Link operation s you select The Meritor WABCO ABS Application does not utilize the rest of the LEDs pex Power Cars CREAR a od TRACTOR E eue FAULT voll Figure 1 6 Light Emitting Diodes Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 13 Chapter 1 e Getting Started 14 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Tractor ww Selecting a Protocol page 16 ww Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application page 21 ww E
28. BCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 7 Stored fault codes are displayed If there is more than one fault code a down arrow appears to right of the occurrence count and on the last stored fault an up arrow appears left of the FMI Line 4 Scroll the display with the 4 and Lv keys Line 1 shows the System ID SID description Line 2 shows the Failure Mode Indicator FMI description Line 3 shows the SID value in decimal and hexadecimal Line 4 shows the FMI value in decimal and hexidecial and an occurrence count e g x 002 indicates the fault occurred twice Brake Link truncates some of the SID and FMI descriptions to fit the 20 character line display Refer to Appendix A for full SID and FMI descriptions 8 Press to return to the CONTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS prompt or to return to the Select Application screen Clearing Stored Faults CLEAR FAULTS clears stored fault codes from the ECU NOTE The CLEAR FAULTS option is called Reset in Button Navigation Once you repair a problem the ECU moves the associated fault code to the stored list for future reference Use the stored faults list along with the CLEAR FAULTS option to detect intermittent problems For example repair the vehicle then clear the stored fault codes before cycling power or performing a road test A code that appears in the stored list one that isn t in the a
29. Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application NEXIQ TECHNOLOGIES Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application IDSC Holdings LLC retains all ownership rights to the PLC Test Application and its documentation The PLC Test Application source code is a confidential trade secret of IDSC Holdings LLC You may not decipher or de compile PLC Test Application develop source code for PLC Test Application or knowingly allow others to do so PLC Test Application and its documentation may not be sublicensed or transferred without the prior written consent of IDSC Holdings LLC This manual as well as the software it describes is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of such license The content of this manual is furnished for informational use only is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by IDSC Holdings LLC IDSC Holdings LLC assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book Except as permitted by such license no part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical or otherwise without the prior written permission of IDSC Holdings LLC Easy Stop and Enhanced Easy Stop are trademarks of Meritor WABCO Brake Link is a trademark of IDSC Holdings LLC NEXIQ is a trademark of IDSC Holdings LLC 2002 2006 IDSC Holdings LLC All Rights Reserved
30. Bus is not working properly Press ENTER 5 Brake Link instructs you to CONTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS press 74 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application sing the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 6 It shows existing fault code s Line 1 shows the System ID SID description Line 2 shows the Failure Mode Indicator FMI description Line 3 shows the SID value in decimal and hexadecimal Line 4 shows the FMI value in decimal and hexidecial and an occurrence count e g x 002 indicates the fault occurred twice Brake Link truncates some of the SID and FMI descriptions to fit the 20 character line display Refer to Appendix A for full SID and FMI descriptions NOTE If there is more than one code and the ECU supports displaying multiple codes a down arrow appears next to the occurrence count scroll the dis play with the and keys At the end of the list an up arrow appears on the left side of the screen If ECU only transmits one existing code at a time you have to repair the problem causing the fault before you ll see the next code 7 Press to return to the CONTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS prompt or to return to the Select Application screen Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 75 Chapter 3 Using Meritor WABCO ABS Applicati Viewing Stored Faults Once you repair a problem the ECU moves the associated fault code to the store
31. CU Information page 21 w Faults page 25 w Data List page 37 W Tests page 41 Brake Link features the Meritor WABCO ABS Application for diagnosing Meritor WABCO Tractor Trailer Anti lock Brake System issues This chapter explains how to use the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Tractor option This application supports both methods of navigation see pg 9 Most discussions in this chapter provide a separate set of instructions for each method Instructions for completing the task via Menu navigation are marked with this icon T Button navigation are marked with this icon es Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 15 Chapter 2 Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Applica Selecting a Protocol The Meritor WABCO ABS Application uses the SAE J1587 communication protocol to interact with the tractor s brake controller As such it requires you to select one of the following hardware protocols in order to establish a connection to the ECU J1708 J1587 BUS which sends J1587 messages i e Information over the J1708 bus through the tractor Deutsch connector PLC ENHANCED MODE which sends J1587 messages over the Power Line Carrier PLC Only available for ECUs that support En hanced PLC Mode Receive information through the Deutsch or Power Line connectors on the trailer If the tractor and trailer are connected re ceive information from the trailer ECU through either Deutsch connector Trailer ECU De
32. ECU It pre sents the ECU sensor modulator configuration and indicates whether there are existing and or stored faults O If you receive CAN NOT IDENTIFY ECU NO the detected ECU is not an Easy Stop TCS I or Enhanced Easy Stop TCS II controller If you selected J1708 J1587 BUS protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly If you selected PLC ENHANCED MODE protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the brake ECU is not equipped with Enhanced PLC Mode the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly Press ENTER 5 Brake Link instructs you to CONTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS press ren 6 Brake Link requests confirmation use the and keys to select YES and press ENTER 7 Next Brake Link displays a Faults Cleared message Press to return to the CONTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS prompt 8 Press toreturn to the Navigation Selection screen or to return to the Select Application screen 84 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application LL Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Data List The DATA LIST option displays information gathered by the ECU The following table provides the data list parameters and their descriptions Data Item Description PRIMARY PWR Primary Voltage SECONDARY PWR Secondary Voltage INTERNAL PWR Internal Voltage YE1 Sensor YE1 Speed YE2 Sensor YE2 Spee
33. ER 3 Next it presents the Protocol Selection screen Use the 4 and v keys to select the desired option and press ENTER See Selecting a Proto col on page 59 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 65 Chapter 3 Using Meritor WABCO ABS Application Tr 4 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO Trailer ABS ECU It pre sents the ECU sensor modulator configuration and indicates whether there are existing and or stored faults y If you receive CAN NOT IDENTIFY ECU the detected ECU is not an Easy Stop TCS I or Enhanced Easy Stop TCS II controller If you selected J1708 J1587 BUS protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly If you selected PLC ENHANCED MODE protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the brake ECU is not equipped with Enhanced PLC Mode the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu 5 Next it presents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu use the La and keys to scroll to ECU INFORMATION and press ENTER 66 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application sing the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 6 Brake Link displays the ECU s Information Scroll the display with the 4 and Lx keys A dashed line appears at the end of the list Parameter Names Parameter Values NOTE TCS is the Easy St
34. NTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS Refer to the Table of Contents to find help with a specific test Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 63 Chapter 3 Using Meritor WABCO ABS Application 1 Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application The following table shows the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu options and indicates the number of items offered by each option e g the TESTS menu offers 3 tests MERITOR WABCO ABS Options of Items ECU INFORMATION see pg 64 1 FAULTS see pg 69 DATA LIST see pg 85 TESTS see pg 89 MODIFY see pg 97 a Ua CQ This rest of this section details each Meritor WABCO ABS Application option ECU Information Use this option to retrieve the following ECU information ECU Type Configuration Part Number Manufacture Date Serial Number Software Revision The rest of this section describes retrieving ECU information with each navigation method 64 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application View ECU Information via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor or trailer and power up see Connect ing Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link boots up and pre sents the Select Application screen Use the _ _ and 7 keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press CENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the L and keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENT
35. ake Link displays navigation options use the and L keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER Brake Link presents the Protocol Selection screen 3 Usethe 4 Jand v _ keys to select the desired option and press ENTER NOTE See Selecting a Protocol on page 16 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO ABS ECUS present for the protocol you selected 4 If both are detected Brake Link prompts you to select TRACTOR or TRAILER use the and keys to select TRACTOR 54 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 7 Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 5 The ECU sensor modulator configuration is displayed indicating whether there are existing and or stored faults rerit Tros rer S E pre Poe pao foe ee rit PO Pied ot patie de he i PLP POR Slt Het ECP OP GR PP RE ba Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu 6 Next Brake Link presents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu use the and keys to scroll to TESTS and press ENTER Tm mba cen OT miki mabe Poe ett eed oF Piped AP RESP GEE Pa REE 7 Brake Link displays the Tests Menu use the 4 and L keys to position the cursor on ENGINE DATALINK and press ENTER Brake Link displays the following screen 8 Apply the accelerator pedal until engine reaches 1000 rpm 9 Press ENTER to continue Once the Engine Datalink is momentarily activated
36. are working properly pg 44 TEST SENSORS to ensure that the wheel sensors are connected to the correct wheels and to detect the greatest wheel speed for each wheel pg 47 TEST RETARDER RELAY to momentarily open the retarder relay con tacts pg 50 TEST RETARDER DATALINK to temporarily disable an electronic re tarder that uses a J 1922 or J 1939 data link pg 52 TEST ENGINE DATALINK to monitor the change in engine torque and revolutions per minute rpm pg 54 Access all tests by way of menu navigation Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 41 Chapter 2 Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Applica Test Warning Lamp Use this option to ensure the ABS Warning Lamp on the dashboard of the tractor is functioning properly This test blinks the lamp eight times D Test Exterior ABS Warning Lamp via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor and power up see Connecting Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link starts and presents the Select Application screen Use the 4 and v keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and L _ keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER Brake Link presents the Protocol Selection screen 3 Usethe 4 Jand v keysto select the desired option and press ENTER NOTE See Selecting a Protocol on page 16 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO ABS ECU
37. cimal Tractor Description Trailer Description Decimal Hexadecimal 001 01 Wheel Sensor Axle 1 Left 002 02 Wheel Sensor Axle 1 Right 003 03 Wheel Sensor Axle 2 Wheel Sensor BU1 Left 004 04 Wheel Sensor Axle 2 Wheel Sensor YE1 Right 005 05 Wheel Sensor Axle 3 Wheel Sensor BU2 Left 006 06 Wheel Sensor Axle 3 Wheel Sensor YE2 Right 007 07 Modulator Axle 1 Left 008 08 Modulator Axle 1 Right 009 09 Modulator Axle 2 Modulator Valve BU Left 010 OA Modulator Axle 2 Modulator Valve YE Right TABLE A 2 SIDs for Brake systems MIDs 136 139 104 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Subsystem Identifiers SIDs SID Code Decimal Hexadecimal Tractor Description Trailer Description 011 0B Modulator Axle 3 Modulator Valve RD Left 013 OD Retarder Control Relay 015 OF Relay Diagonal 2 Relay 24S 017 11 Mode Switch ASR 019 13 DIFF 2 ASR Valve 021 15 Electronic Engine Control Servomotor 023 17 Warning Light Bulb 025 19 Wheel Sensor Axle 1 Average 027 1B Wheel Sensor Axle 3 Average 029 1D Pressure Trans ducer Drive Axle Relay Valve TABLE A 2 SIDs for Brake systems MIDs 136 139 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 105 SID Code Decimal Hexadecimal Tractor Description Trailer Description SAE J 1939 Data Link 249 F9 SAE J 1922 Data Link TABLE
38. cons Brake Link offers two methods of navigation menu and direct access buttons See Navigating Brake Link on page 9 If a task can be performed with both the manual provides separate instructions for each method Topic intro ductions indicate when there are two sets of instructions and the following icons help you easily locate the desired set Exhaust modulators via menu navigation 4 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using This Manual Exhaust modulators via buttons navigation General Icons This manual also presents icons that denote specific types of peripheral information On Troubleshooting Tips help you diagnose or anticipate potential issues Caution Tips help you avoid injury or prevent damage to the Brake AN Link Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 5 Chapter TI Getting Started Connecting Brake Link Components Brake Link interfaces with the vehicle s ECU s via The 6 pin or 9 pin Deutsch connector typically located under the dash beside the driver s seat or near the trailer s brake ECU Or The J560 power line connector on the outside of the tractor or trailer Determining which connector and adapter to use with this application depends on Whether the tractor is connected to the trailer Whether the trailer ECU supports Enhanced Power Line Carrier PLC Mode Do you know what Enhanced PLC Mode is Older brake ECUs transmit diagn
39. ctive list after cycling power or road testing indicates an intermittent problem The rest of this section explains how to clear stored faults with each method of navigation Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 33 Chapter 2 e Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Appl t Clear stored fault codes via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor and power up see Connecting Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link starts and presents the Select Application screen Use the 4 and v _ keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER Brake Link presents the Protocol Selection screen 3 Usethe 4 Jand v keys to select the desired option and press ENTER J NOTE See Selecting a Protocol on page 16 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO ABS ECUS present for the protocol you selected 4 If both are detected Brake Link prompts you to select TRACTOR or TRAILER use the 4 and keys to select TRACTOR 5 The ECU sensor modulator configuration is displayed indicating whether there are existing and or stored faults Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu 34 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application LL Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 6 Next Brake Link pres
40. d BU1 Sensor BU1 Speed BU2 Sensor BU2 Speed CURRENT Current Miles SERVICE t Service Miles REVS PER MILET Revolutions Per Mile There is a Miles and Kilometers listing for the Current and Service Miles parameters T All parameters except these two update continuously to show the most recent values These parameters display the values at the time the data list was requested The rest of this section explains how to view the data list with each method of navigation Access the Data List v a menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor or trailer and power up see Connect ing Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link boots up and pre sents the Select Application screen Use the 4 and 7 keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press CENTER Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 85 Chapter 3 e Using Meritor WABCO ABS Applicati 1 I 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER 3 Next it presents the Protocol Selection screen Use the and keys to select the desired option and press ENTER See Selecting a Proto col on page 59 4 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO Trailer ABS ECU It pre sents the ECU sensor modulator configuration and indicates whether there are existing and or stored faults On If you receive CAN NOT IDENTIFY ECU the detected ECU i
41. d list for future reference Use this list to detect intermittent problems For example repair the vehicle then clear the stored fault codes before cycling power or per forming a road test A code that appears in the stored list that isn t in the active list after cycling power or road testing indicates an intermittent problem The rest of this section explains how to view stored faults with each method of navigation T View stored fault codes via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor or trailer and power up see Connect ing Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link boots up and pre sents the Select Application screen Use the and keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and L keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER 3 Next it presents the Protocol Selection screen Use the 4 and v keys to select the desired option and press ENTER See Selecting a Proto col on page 59 76 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 4 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO Trailer ABS ECU It pre sents the ECU sensor modulator configuration and indicates whether there are existing and or stored faults on If you receive CAN NOT IDENTIFY ECU NO the detected ECU is not an Easy Stop TCS I or Enhanced Easy Stop TCS II con
42. e and v keys to select the desired option and press ENTER See Selecting a Proto col on page 59 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 89 Chapter 3 Using Meritor WABCO ABS Application T 4 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO Trailer ABS ECU It pre sents the ECU sensor modulator configuration and indicates whether there are existing and or stored faults O If you receive CAN NOT IDENTIFY ECU NO the detected ECU is not an Easy Stop TCS I or Enhanced Easy Stop TCS II controller If you selected J1708 J1587 BUS protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly If you selected PLC ENHANCED MODE protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the brake ECU is not equipped with Enhanced PLC Mode the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu 5 Next it presents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu use the 4 and keys to scroll to TESTS and press ENTER 6 Brake Link displays the Tests Menu use the and v keys to position the cursor on TEST WARNING LAMP and press ENTER 90 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application LLL Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 7 Brake Link blinks the lamp eight times it displays eight Xs across the bottom of the screen to indicate the progress of the test
43. e code and the ECU supports displaying multiple codes a down arrow appears next to the occurrence count scroll the dis play with the 4 and v keys At the end of the list an up arrow appears on the left side of the screen If ECU only transmits one existing code at a time you have to repair the problem causing the fault before you ll see the next code 8 Press to return to the CONTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS prompt Or to return to the Select Application screen Viewing Stored Faults Once you repair a problem the ECU moves the associated fault code to the stored list for future reference Use this list to detect intermittent problems For example repair the vehicle then clear the stored fault codes before cycling power or per forming a road test A code that appears in the stored list one that isn t in the active list after cycling power or road testing indicates an intermittent problem The rest of this section explains how to view stored faults with each method of navigation Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 29 Chapter 2 e Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Appl f View stored fault codes via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor and power up see Connecting Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link starts and presents the Select Application screen Use the 4 and _v_ keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation
44. e the next code 8 Press to return to the main menu or to return to the Select Application screen 72 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application p Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application View existing fault codes via button navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor or trailer and power up see Connect ing Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link boots up and pre sents the Select Application screen Use the 4 and 7 keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and L keys to select BUTTON NAVIGATION press ENTER 3 Brake Link prompts you to select a protocol Press or PLC See Selecting a Protocol on page 59 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 73 Chapter 3 Using Meritor WABCO ABS Application 4 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO Trailer ABS ECU It pre sents the ECU sensor modulator configuration and indicates whether there are existing and or stored faults On If you receive CAN NOT IDENTIFY ECU the detected ECU is not an Easy Stop TCS I or Enhanced Easy Stop TCS II controller If you selected J1708 J1587 BUS protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly If you selected PLC ENHANCED MODE protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the brake ECU is not equipped with Enhanced PLC Mode the ECU or Data
45. ed PLC ENHANCED MODE protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the brake ECU is not equipped with Enhanced PLC Mode the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu 5 Next Brake Link presents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu use the and v keys to scroll to TESTS and press ENTER 6 Brake Link displays the Tests Menu use the 4 and keys to position the cursor on TEST VALVES and press ENTER 92 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application p Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 7 The Valve Selection screen displays next harm mihi imi Tice EI jii iii 1 a OL mi pie Pied iie EI tp iiE LIE Beas EL a OL mr Bef pe ff PEL Use the 4 and 7 keys to position the cursor on the desired valve and press ENTER NOTE The list of available valves differs depending on the ECU type and configuration 8 Brake Link performs two tests on the valve It shows a valve activa tion and test status screen for each test Eight Xs appear across the bottom of each screen to indicate the progress of the test Once it finishes the test it displays TEST IS COMPLETE Press to return to the Tests Menu 9 Press to return to the main menu or to return to the Select Application screen Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 93 Chapter 3 Using Meritor WABCO ABS Applica Test
46. ed values of gt 7rpm NOTE The wheel must achieve seven revolutions per minute before Brake Link displays a wheel speed or spin sequence number Me Test sensor valve via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor and power up see Connecting Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link starts and presents the Select Application screen Use the _ _ and 7 _ keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and L keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER Brake Link presents the Protocol Selection screen 3 Usethe 4 Jand w keysto select the desired option and press ENTER J NOTE See Selecting a Protocol on page 16 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO ABS ECUS present for the protocol you selected 4 If both are detected Brake Link prompts you to select TRACTOR or TRAILER use the and keys to select TRACTOR Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 47 Chapter 2 Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Applica io 5 The ECU sensor modulator configuration is displayed indicating whether there are existing and or stored faults Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu Next Brake Link presents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu use the 4 and L keys to scroll to TESTS and press ENTER mort T LII r E pr i Tobe Pde pii Fa
47. ed with Enhanced PLC Mode the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu 5 Next it presents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu use the La and _ keys to scroll to FAULTS and press ENTER J 6 Brake Link displays the Faults Menu select CLEAR FAULT and press ENTER J 7 Brake Link requests confirmation use the and D keys to select YES and press ENTER 8 Next Brake Link displays a Faults Cleared message Press to return to the Faults Menu 82 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 9 Press to return to the main menu or to return to the Select Application screen R Clear stored fault codes via button navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor or trailer and power up see Connect ing Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link boots up and pre sents the Select Application screen Use the _ _ and 7 _ keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and v keys to select BUTTON NAVIGATION press ENTER 3 Brake Link prompts you to select a protocol Press or PLC See Selecting a Protocol on page 59 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 83 Chapter 3 e Using Meritor WABCO ABS Applicati 1 I 4 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO Trailer ABS
48. ents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu use the and v keys to scroll to FAULTS and press ENTER 7 Brake Link displays the Faults Menu select CLEAR FAULT and press ENTER 8 Brake Link requests confirmation use the and keys to select YES and press ENTER 9 Next Brake Link displays a Faults Cleared message Press to return to the Faults Menu 10 Press to return to the main menu or to return to the Select Application screen EA Clear stored fault codes via button navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor and power up see Connecting Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link starts and presents the Select Application screen Use the _ _ and 7 _ keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and L keys to select BUTTON NAVIGATION press ENTER 3 Brake Link prompts you to select a protocol Press J1708 J NOTE See Selecting a Protocol on page 16 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 35 Chapter 2 Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Applica Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO ABS ECUs present for the protocol you selected 4 f both are detected Brake Link prompts you to select TRACTOR or TRAILER use the and keys to select TRACTOR 5 The ECU sensor modulator configuration is displayed indicating whether there are exist
49. er 2 e Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Applica NOTE The style of ECU Basic Cab Frame is determined by Proprietary PPID x08 DB2 indicates the following ECU styles DBD2 Value1 ECU Style Basic 12V DBD2 Value2 ECU Style Cab 12V DBD2 Value3 ECU Style Frame 12V DBD2 Value4 ECU Style Basic 24V DBD2 Value5 ECU Style Cab 24V DBD2 Value6 ECU Style Frame 24V The rest of this section describes retrieving ECU information with each navigation method f View ECU Information via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor and power up see Connecting Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link starts and presents the Select Application screen Use the 4 and v _ keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and L keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER Brake Link presents the Protocol Selection screen 3 Use the 4 and x keys to select J1708 J1587 BUS and press ENTER NOTE See Selecting a Protocol on page 16 22 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO ABS ECUs present for the protocol you selected 4 f both are detected Brake Link prompts you to select TRACTOR or TRAILER use the 4 and keys to select TRACTOR 5 The ECU sensor modulator configuration is displayed indicating w
50. f this section explains how to clear stored faults with each method of navigation 80 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Clear stored fault codes via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor or trailer and power up see Connect ing Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link boots up and pre sents the Select Application screen Use the 4 and 7 keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press CENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the L and keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER 3 Next it presents the Protocol Selection screen Use the 4 and v keys to select the desired option and press ENTER See Selecting a Proto col on page 59 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 81 Chapter 3 e Using Meritor WABCO ABS Applicati 1 I 4 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO Trailer ABS ECU It pre sents the ECU sensor modulator configuration and indicates whether there are existing and or stored faults y If you receive CAN NOT IDENTIFY ECU wd the detected ECU is not an Easy Stop TCS I or Enhanced Easy Stop TCS II controller If you selected J1708 J1587 BUS protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly If you selected PLC ENHANCED MODE protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the brake ECU is not equipp
51. he Select Application screen eS View stored fault codes via button navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor or trailer and power up see Con necting Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link boots up and presents the Select Application screen Use the 4 and 7 _ keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and L keys to select BUTTON NAVIGATION press ENTER 3 Brake Link prompts you to select a protocol Press or PLC_ See Selecting a Protocol on page 59 78 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 4 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO Trailer ABS ECU It pre sents the ECU sensor modulator configuration and indicates whether there are existing and or stored faults er PP of patie St Het POP OP GR PP AE Bn If you receive CAN NOT IDENTIFY ECU the detected ECU is not an Easy Stop TCS I or Enhanced Easy Stop TCS II controller If you selected J1708 J1587 BUS protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly If you selected PLC ENHANCED MODE protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the brake ECU is not equipped with Enhanced PLC Mode the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly Press ENTER 5 Brake Link instructs you to CONTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS press E Bra
52. hether there are existing and or stored faults Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu 6 Next Brake Link presents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu use the LA and 7 keys to scroll to ECU INFORMATION and press ENTER 7 Brake Link displays the ECU s Information Scroll the display with the 4 and L keys A dashed line appears at the end of the list Parameter Names Parameter Values 8 PressL 4 to return to the main menu or to return to the Select Application screen Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 23 Chapter 2 e Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Appl View ECU Information via button navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor and power up see Connecting Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link starts and presents the Select Application screen Use the and v _ keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and L keys to select BUTTON NAVIGATION press ENTER 3 Brake Link prompts you to select a protocol Press J1708 NOTE See Selecting a Protocol on page 16 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO ABS ECUS present for the protocol you selected 4 If both are detected Brake Link prompts you to select TRACTOR or TRAILER use the 4 and keys to select TRACTOR 5 The ECU sensor modulator configuration is displayed
53. ides ECU access via a Deutsch or J560 Power Mode Line Connection If the tractor is attached to the trailer it provides access to both ECUs via a single connection Considerations Applicable ECU must support Enhanced PLC Mode to utilize this protocol i e Meritor WABCO Enhanced Easy Stop Use if The tractor is attached to the trailer and you wish to connect the Brake Link to the tractor for convenience You re testing a trailer that is not connected to a tractor the J560 PLC Cable Set that s compatible with this option eliminates the need for an additional adapter to supply power The rest of this section explains how to select a hardware protocol using each nav igation method f Select hardware communication protocol via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor or trailer and power up see Connect ing Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link boots up and pre sents the Select Application screen Use the and keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER 60 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application OoOo MD Selecting a Protocol 3 The Protocol Selection screen displays Use the _ _ and 7 _ keys to select the desired protocol J1708 J1587 BUS configures Brake Link to communicate with the ECU via
54. ing and or stored faults Press to continue 6 Brake Link instructs you to CONTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS press ret 7 Brake Link requests confirmation use the and _ keys to select YES and press ENTER 8 Next Brake Link displays a Faults Cleared message Press to return to the CONTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS prompt 9 Press toreturn to the Navigation Selection screen or to return to the Select Application screen 36 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Data List The DATA LIST option displays information gathered by the ECU Tractor Data List Parameters The following table provides the tractor data list parameters and their descriptions Data Item Description DIAGONAL 2 Diagonal 2 Voltage L FRONT Left Front Sensor Speed L AXLE 2 Left Axel Sensor Speed L AXEL 3 Left Axel 3 Sensor Speed ABS BRAKE ABS Brake Control ABS SWITCH ABS Switch ATC BRAKE ATC Brake Control ATC SWITCH ATC Switch TRAILER LAMP Trailer Lamp Status The rest of this section explains how to view the data list with each method of navigation Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 37 Chapter 2 e Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Appl f Access the Data List via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor and power up see Connecting Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link starts and presents the Select
55. ing the corresponding valve NOTE The list of available valves differs depending on the ECU type and configuration 9 Brake Link performs two tests on the valve It shows a valve activation and test status screen for each test Eight Xs appear across the bottom of each screen to indicate the progress of the test Each valve test procedure executes in the same manner The uninterrupted test sequence begins by activating the valve for decreasing pressure followed by activating hold pressure Progress status is displayed through out the text For example the L FRONT VALVE test displays the following sequence Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 45 Chapter 2 Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Tre p pr pm Tip Bat Baes Sant E a i 1 p i 85 Li H Once Brake Link finishes the test the TEST IS COMPLETE message is displayed Press to return to the Tests Menu 10 Press to return to the main menu or to return to the Select Application screen 46 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Test Sensors Use this test to monitor the inputs from the wheel sensors one at a time Rotate each sensed wheel and verify a speed reading on the appropriate sensor This feature may be used to verify each sensor is assigned to the appropriate wheel The test begins by displaying all of the available wheel sensors with spe
56. k auto detects the Meritor WABCO Trailer ABS ECU It pre sents the ECU sensor modulator configuration and indicates whether there are existing and or stored faults O If you receive CAN NOT IDENTIFY ECU NO the detected ECU is not an Easy Stop TCS I or Enhanced Easy Stop TCS II controller If you selected J1708 J1587 BUS protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly If you selected PLC ENHANCED MODE protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the brake ECU is not equipped with Enhanced PLC Mode the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu 5 Next Brake Link presents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu use the and keys to scroll to MODIFY and press ENTER 6 Brake Link displays the current configuration use the and keys to scroll through the parameters Parameter Parameter Values 98 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application When the cursor rests on the SERVICE MILES parameter press ENTER 7 Brake Link presents Service Miles Configuration screen Use the and D keys to position the cursor on the digit s you wish to edit then use the and 7 keys to set the value of the digit s 8 Press to temporarily save your changes or to return to the parameters list withou
57. ke Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 79 Chapter 3 Using Meritor WABCO ABS Applica 6 Stored fault codes are displayed If there is more than one a down arrow appears to right of the occurrence count and on the last stored fault an up arrow appears left of the FMI Line 4 Scroll the display with the and keys Line 1 shows the System ID SID description Line 2 shows the Failure Mode Indicator FMI description Line 3 shows the SID value in decimal and hexadecimal Line 4 shows the FMI value in decimal and hexidecial and an occurrence count e g x 002 indicates the fault occurred twice Brake Link truncates some of the SID and FMI descriptions to fit the 20 character line display Refer to Appendix A for full SID and FMI descriptions 7 Press L 4 to return to the CONTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS prompt or to return to the Select Application screen Clearing Stored Faults CLEAR FAULTS clears stored fault codes from the ECU Once you repair a problem the ECU moves the associated fault code to the stored list for future reference Use the stored faults list along with the CLEAR FAULTS option to detect intermittent problems For example repair the vehicle then clear the stored fault codes before cycling power or performing a road test A code that appears in the stored list that isn t in the active list after cycling power or road testing indicates an intermittent problem The rest o
58. lities and configuration options As such the documentation includes a set of task oriented operator s manuals this manual details the Meritor WABCO Easy Stop and Enhanced Easy Stop Trailer ABS Controller Diagnostic Application Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 1 Chapter TI Getting Started Getting Started Brake Link is a multi faceted hand held brake system diagnostic tool that offers a variety of utilities diagnostic applications and configuration options Ree Broke in Figure 1 1 NEXIQ Brake Link Component connection procedures and navigation vary depending on the utility or application you re using Since this manual details the Meritor WABCO ABS Ap plication the connection and navigation sections are specific to the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Refer to the Ll Introducing Brake Link Operator s Manual for A list of safety warnings and cautions An overview of the documentation A formal introduction to Brake Link General Brake Link connection instructions General navigation information GENERIC PLC TEST and RP1210A PC LINK option details Warranty and service information LL The manufacturer specific application Brake Link manual for the con troller you re testing 2 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application EEE Getting Started JN Safety Warnings amp Cautions To protect yourself from injury and the test vehicle from damage FA Always
59. mentarily activated Brake Link displays the Tests Menu 8 Press to return to the Select Application screen Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 51 Chapter 2 e Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Applica Test Retarder Datalink Use the RETARDER DATALINK option to momentarily disable an electronic retarder that uses a J 1922 or J 1939 data link NOTE This is an ABS STC function This function may not be available if it is not detected by the ECU Me Test retarder relay via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor and power up see Connecting Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link starts and presents the Select Application screen Use the _ amp _ and L keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the 4 and L keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER Brake Link presents the Protocol Selection screen 3 Usethe 4 Jand v keys to select the desired option and press ENTER J NOTE See Selecting a Protocol on page 16 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO ABS ECUS present for the protocol you selected 4 If both are detected Brake Link prompts you to select TRACTOR or TRAILER use the and keys to select TRACTOR 52 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application B Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 5 The ECU sensor modulator configuration is displayed indicating whe
60. ne AP LIPPE E frd CT EE Cg f POPPLSL P of Tug ma fied bd Pid Brake Link displays the Tests Menu use the and keys to position the cursor on TEST SENSORS and press ENTER Brake Link displays all available wheel sensors with default values of 77 m Far coal pay EIVEI P PiruLLh Spin the wheels corresponding to the sensors you re testing The display updates to reflect the greatest wheel speed detected for each wheel and indicates the sequence that the wheels were spun For example Dio Co o pmpn pn f ia a PEN Ebo mb pe pe pme Mos nS i E ii P RR i q ped uud 48 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application NOTE Wheel sensor configurations vary depending on the ECU type Check the Meritor WABCO specification for the configuration that applies to the ECU you re testing 9 Press to return to the Tests Menu or to return to the Select Application screen Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 49 Chapter 2 e Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Applica Test Retarder Relay Use the RETARDER RELAY option to momentarily open the retarder relay contacts NOTE This is an ABS STC function This function may not be available if it is not detected by the ECU De Test retarder relay via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor and power up see Connecting Brake Link Components
61. oblem causing the fault to see the next code The rest of this section explains how to view existing faults with each method of navigation Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 25 Chapter 2 e Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Appl De View existing fault codes via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor and power up see Connecting Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link starts and presents the Select Application screen Use the 4_ and 7 keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and L keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER Brake Link presents the Protocol Selection screen 3 Use the 47 and v keysto select the desired option and press ENTER NOTE See Selecting a Protocol on page 16 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO ABS ECUS present for the protocol you selected 4 If both are detected Brake Link prompts you to select TRACTOR or TRAILER use the and keys to select TRACTOR 5 The ECU sensor modulator configuration is displayed indicating whether there are existing and or stored faults Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu 26 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application LL Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 6 Next Brake Link presents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main
62. op controller TCS II is the Enhanced Easy Stop controller 7 Press to return to the main menu or to return to the Select Application screen View ECU Information v a button navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor or trailer and power up see Connect ing Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link boots up and pre sents the Select Application screen Use the and 7 keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press CENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and v keys to select BUTTON NAVIGATION press ENTER 3 Brake Link prompts you to select a protocol Press or PLC See Selecting a Protocol on page 59 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 67 Chapter 3 Using Meritor WABCO ABS Applicati on T 4 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO Trailer ABS ECU It pre sents the ECU sensor modulator configuration and indicates whether there are existing and or stored faults O If you receive CAN NOT IDENTIFY ECU NO the detected ECU is not an Easy Stop TCS I or Enhanced Easy Stop TCS II controller If you selected J1708 J1587 BUS protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly If you selected PLC ENHANCED MODE protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the brake ECU is not equipped with Enhanced PLC Mode the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly Press ENTER
63. options use the _ amp _ and keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER Brake Link presents the Protocol Selection screen 3 Usethe 4 Jand x keysto select the desired option and press ENTER NOTE See Selecting a Protocol on page 16 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO ABS ECUS present for the protocol you selected 4 If both are detected Brake Link prompts you to select TRACTOR or TRAILER use the 4 and keys to select TRACTOR 5 The ECU sensor modulator configuration is displayed indicating whether there are existing and or stored faults Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu 30 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 6 Next Brake Link presents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu use the 4 and v keys to scroll to FAULTS and press ENTER 7 Brake Link displays the Faults Menu select VIEW STORED FAULTS and press ENTER 8 Stored fault codes are displayed If there is more than one fault code a down arrow appears to the right of the occurrence count and on the last stored fault an up arrow appears left of the FMI Line 4 Scroll the display with the and 7 keys Line 1 shows the System ID SID description Line 2 shows the Failure Mode Indicator FMI description Line 3 shows the SID value in decimal and hexadecimal Line 4 shows the
64. ostic information over the J1708 Bus only accessing both tractor and trailer brake ECUs requires independent connections Newer ECUs offer Enhanced PLC Mode they can send diagnostic information over the power line If the tractor and trailer are con nected access both ECUs via a single connection See Selecting a Protocol on page 16 for a bus diagram and more information 6 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Connecting Brake Link Components Connecting Brake Link Components Use the following table to help you decide which connector and adapter to use with the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Then look at the connection diagram and complete the instructions that follow the table MERITOR WABCO ABS Are you Connect to the testing the Trailer Only If the ECU supports Enhanced PLC Mode connect to the J560 Power Line otherwise connect to the Deutsch Tractor If the trailer ECU supports Enhanced PLC Trailer Mode connect to either tractor or tailer Together Deutsch If it doesn t connect to the trailer Deutsch NOTE Meritor WABCO Enhanced Easy Stop TCS II supports Enhanced PLC Mode Easy Stop TCS I does not Figure 1 2 shows how to connect Brake Link components for standard ABS diagnostics Power Data Cable 6 or 9 pin Deutsch Note Where applicable substitute with J560 PLC Cable See Figure 1 3 Figure 1 2 Connectivity diagram for standard
65. presents the Select Application screen Use the and v _ keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER Brake Link displays navigation options use the and L keys to select BUTTON NAVIGATION press ENTER Brake Link prompts you to select a protocol Press J1708 NOTE See Selecting a Protocol on page 16 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO ABS ECUS present for the protocol you selected If both are detected Brake Link prompts you to select TRACTOR or TRAILER use the and keys to select TRACTOR The ECU sensor modulator configuration is displayed indicating whether there are existing and or stored faults Press ENTER to continue Brake Link instructs you to CONTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS press 28 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application L Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 7 Existing fault code s are displayed Line 1 shows the System ID SID description Line 2 shows the Failure Mode Indicator FMI description Line 3 shows the SID value in decimal and hexadecimal Line 4 shows the FMI value in decimal and hexidecial and an occurrence count e g x 002 indicates the fault occurred twice Brake Link truncates some of the SID and FMI descriptions to fit the 20 character line display Refer to Appendix A for full SID and FMI descriptions NOTE If there is more than on
66. rly If you selected PLC ENHANCED MODE protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the brake ECU is not equipped with Enhanced PLC Mode the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu 5 Next it presents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu use the La and keys to scroll to FAULTS and press ENTER 6 Brake Link displays the Faults Menu select VIEW EXISTING FAULT and press ENTER Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 71 Chapter 3 Using Meritor WABCO ABS Applicati on T 7 It shows existing fault code s Line 1 shows the System ID SID description Line 2 shows the Failure Mode Indicator FMI description Line 3 shows the SID value in decimal and hexadecimal Line 4 shows the FMI value in decimal and hexadecimal and an occur rence count e g x 002 indicates the fault occurred twice Brake Link truncates some of the SID and FMI descriptions to fit the 20 character line display Refer to Appendix A for full SID and FMI descriptions NOTE If there is more than one code and the ECU supports displaying multiple codes a down arrow appears next to the occurrence count scroll the dis play with the and L keys At the end of the list an up arrow appears on the left side of the screen If ECU only transmits one existing code at a time you have to repair the problem causing the fault before you ll se
67. s and presents the Select Application screen Use the 4 and 7 keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the L and v keys to select BUTTON NAVIGATION press ENTER 3 Brake Link prompts you to select a protocol Press J1708 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 39 Chapter 2 e Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Applica NOTE See Selecting a Protocol on page 16 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO ABS ECUS present for the protocol you selected 4 If both are detected Brake Link prompts you to select TRACTOR or TRAILER use the 4 and keys to select TRACTOR 5 The ECU sensor modulator configuration is displayed indicating whether there are existing and or stored faults Press to continue 6 Brake Link instructs you to CONTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS press or vorr J 7 Brake Link displays the data list use the 4 and keys to scroll the list A dashed line appears at the end of the list 8 Press to return to the CONTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS prompt or to return to the Select Application screen 40 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Tests Brake Link offers the following tests TEST WARNING LAMP to ensure the ABS Warning Lamp on the out side of the tractor is working properly pg 42 TEST VALVES to ensure the modulator valves
68. s not an Easy Stop TCS I or Enhanced Easy Stop TCS II controller If you selected J1708 J1587 BUS protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly If you selected PLC ENHANCED MODE protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the brake ECU is not equipped with Enhanced PLC Mode the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu 5 Next it presents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu use the La and gt keys to scroll to DATA LIST and press ENTER 86 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application LLL Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 6 Brake Link displays the data list use the 4 and keys to scroll the list A dashed line appears at the end of the list NOTE All parameters except SERVICE and REVS PER MILE update continu ously to show the most recent values These parameters display the values at the time the data list was requested To get the most current val ues press to exit the data list and to view the list again 7 Press 7 to return to the main menu or to return to the Select Application screen Access the Data List via button navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor or trailer and power up see Connect ing Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link boots up and pre sents the Select Applica
69. s present for the protocol you selected 4 If both are detected Brake Link prompts you to select TRACTOR or TRAILER use the and keys to select TRACTOR 42 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 7 Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application 5 The ECU sensor modulator configuration is displayed indicating whether there are existing and or stored faults rerit Tr rm kPT oP S E pre FERFE 1 Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu 6 Brake Link presents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu use the and L keys to scroll to TESTS and press ENTER 7 Brake Link displays the Tests Menu use the 4 and keys to position the cursor on TEST WARNING LAMP and press ENTER 8 Brake Link blinks the lamp eight times it displays eight Xs across the bottom of the screen to indicate the progress of the test Once it finishes the test it displays TEST IS COMPLETE Press to return to the Tests Menu 9 Press to return to the main menu or to return to the Select Application screen Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 43 Chapter 2 Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Applicat Test Valves This test cycles the selected modulator valve f Test selected modulator valve via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor and power up see Connecting Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link starts and presents the Select
70. t saving your changes 9 When you re done changing parameters press to exit to parameters list 10 Brake Link asks if you are sure you want to save the changes use the and keys to select YES and press ENTER 11 Brake Link reports the success of the configuration press to return to the main menu 12 Press to return to the Select Application screen Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 99 Chapter 3 Using Meritor WABCO ABS Application Trailer 100 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Diagnostic Fault Codes w Message Identifiers MIDs page 103 ww Subsystem Identifiers SIDs page 104 This appendix provides listings of the diagnostic codes that appear when using the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 101 The Society of Automotive Engineers SAE and The Truck Maintenance Council TMC of the American Trucking Association ATA have developed a standard data interchange format referred to as J1587 This format describes the messages that are sent from one electrical device to another on a vehicle s serial data link and defines Controller names and numbers Parameter names and numbers Diagnostic fault code formats and numbers The remainder of this appendix provides listings for the following categories of J1587 data Message Identifiers MIDs page 103 Subsystem Identifiers SIDs page 104 102 Brake Link
71. tes the need for an additional adapter to supply power The rest of this section explains how to select a hardware protocol using each nav igation method Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 17 Chapter 2 Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Appli Select hardware communication protocol via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor and power up see Connecting Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link starts and presents the Select Application screen Use the and v keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and L keys to select MENU NAVIGATION and press ENTER 3 The Protocol Selection screen displays Press to select the default 1708 J1587 BUS J1708 J1587 BUS configures Brake Link to communicate with the ECU via the J1708 Bus accessed through the standard Deutsch connection PLC ENHANCED MODE is available only with trailer ECUs Refer to Chapter 3 of this manual 4 Press ENTER Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO ABS ECUs present for the protocol you selected 5 If both are detected Brake Link prompts you to select TRACTOR or TRAILER use the and keys to select TRACTOR 18 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application Selecting a Protocol 6 The ECU sensor modulator configuration is displayed indicating whether there are existing and or
72. the J1708 Bus accessed through the standard Deutsch connection PLC ENHANCED MODE configures Brake Link to communicate with the ECU via the Power Line Carrier accessed through the Deutsch or J560 trailer power line connectors This options is only available for ECUs that support this mode i e Meritor WABCO Enhanced Easy Stop controllers Press ENTER 4 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO Trailer ABS ECU It pre sents the ECU sensor modulator configuration and indicates whether there are existing and or stored faults y If you receive CAN NOT IDENTIFY ECU the detected ECU is not an Easy Stop TCS I or Enhanced Easy Stop TCS Il controller If you selected J1708 J1587 BUS protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly If you selected PLC ENHANCED MODE protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the brake ECU is not equipped with Enhanced PLC Mode the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 61 Chapter 3 Using Meritor WABCO ABS Applicati on T EA Select hardware communication protocol via button navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor or trailer and power up see Connect ing Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link boots up and pre sents the Select Application screen Use the _ amp _ and 7
73. ther there are existing and or stored faults rerit mr N a i a E M Ba aii A E E E E ad foe pa of be ee rid PC Pied of patie de he i PLP POR Slat Het ECP OP EP At Ba Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu 6 Next Brake Link presents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu use the and keys to scroll to TESTS and press ENTER J 7 Brake Link displays the Tests Menu use the 4 and keys to position the cursor on RETARDER DATALINK and press ENTER The ACTIVATING screen is displayed After the Retarder Datalink is momentarily activated Brake Link displays the Tests Menu 8 Press to return to the Select Application screen Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 53 Chapter 2 e Using the Meritor WABCO ABS Applic Test Engine Datalink With the engine running at approximately 1000 rpm and the J 1922 data link properly installed between the ECU and ABS ATC ECU you can use the ENGINE DATALINK function to monitor the change in engine torque and rpm NOTE This function can only be used of Automatic Traction Control ATC is installed on the vehicle Me Test engine datalink via menu navigation 1 Connect Brake Link to the tractor and power up see Connecting Brake Link Components on page 8 Brake Link starts and presents the Select Application screen Use the 47 and v keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Br
74. tion screen Use the 4 and 7 keys to select MERITOR WABCO ABS press ENTER 2 Brake Link displays navigation options use the and v keys to select BUTTON NAVIGATION press ENTER 3 Brake Link prompts you to select a protocol Press or PLC See Selecting a Protocol on page 59 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 87 Chapter 3 Using Meritor WABCO ABS Applicatic 4 Brake Link auto detects the Meritor WABCO Trailer ABS ECU It pre sents the ECU sensor modulator configuration and indicates whether there are existing and or stored faults O If you receive CAN NOT IDENTIFY ECU NO the detected ECU is not an Easy Stop TCS I or Enhanced Easy Stop TCS II controller If you selected J1708 J1587 BUS protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly If you selected PLC ENHANCED MODE protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the brake ECU is not equipped with Enhanced PLC Mode the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly Press ENTER 5 Brake Link instructs you to CONTINUE BY PRESSING BUTTONS press or vorr J 6 Brake Link displays the data list use the 4 and keys to scroll the list A dashed line appears at the end of the list NOTE All parameters except SERVICE and REVS PER MILE update continu ously to show the most recent values These parameters display the values at the time the data
75. troller If you selected J1708 J1587 BUS protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly If you selected PLC ENHANCED MODE protocol and it displays ECU NOT RESPONDING the brake ECU is not equipped with Enhanced PLC Mode the ECU or Data Bus is not working properly Press to access the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu 5 Next it presents the Meritor WABCO ABS Application main menu use the La and keys to scroll to FAULTS and press ENTER 6 Brake Link displays the Faults Menu select VIEW STORED FAULTS and press ENTER Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 77 Chapter 3 Using Meritor WABCO ABS Applicati 7 t shows stored fault codes If there is more than one a down arrow appears to the right of the occurrence count and on the last stored fault an up arrow appears left of the FMI Line 4 Scroll the display with the and keys Line 1 shows the System ID SID description Line 2 shows the Failure Mode Indicator FMI description Line 3 shows the SID value in decimal and hexadecimal Line 4 shows the FMI value in decimal and hexidecial and an occurrence count e g x 002 indicates the fault occurred twice Brake Link truncates some of the SID and FMI descriptions to fit the 20 character line display Refer to Appendix A for full SID and FMI descriptions 8 Press to return to the main menu or to return to t
76. utsch Connector A Power Line Carrier PLC J1708 Bus Deutsch Connector Tractor ECU Power Line Connectors Figure 2 1 Power Line Carrier and J1708 Bus Illustration 16 Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application OoOO Selecting a Protocol Selecting a Protocol Use the following table to help you decide which protocol best suits your needs J1708 Benefits J1587 Provides ECU access via a standard Deutsch connection Supported by all Meritor WABCO brake ECUs Considerations f you re testing a trailer that s not connected to a tractor an external power supply and adapter is required in addition to the Deutsch adapter Use if The ECU s you re testing doesn t support Enhanced PLC Mode i e Meritor WABCO Easy Stop PLC Benefits Enhanced Provides ECU access via a Deutsch or J560 Power Mode Line Connection f the tractor is attached to the trailer it provides access to both ECUs via a single connection Considerations Applicable ECU must support Enhanced PLC Mode to utilize this protocol i e Meritor WABCO Enhanced Easy Stop Use if The tractor is attached to the trailer and you wish to connect the Brake Link to the tractor for convenience You re testing a trailer that is not connected to a tractor the J560 PLC Cable Set that s compatible with this option elimina
77. y The section provides a button overview for each button group NOTE These buttons operate differently depending on the application you re using This section provides a cursory explanation of their functionality within the Meritor WABCO ABS Application Refer to the manufacturer specific Brake Link manual to find out how they operate within the appli cation you need to use or Introducing Brake Link Operator s Manual for general information pus Power C1708 CREAR aax C RIGHT CEF d bed TRACTOR CT m Ga FAULT SENSOR rou VOLT el P tags Figure 1 5 Direct Access Buttons COMM Buttons Use the COMM buttons to select the hardware communication protocol See Se lecting a Protocol on page 20 J1708 Press to select the J1708 J1587 BUS hardware communication protocol Brake Link Meritor WABCO ABS Application 11 CT 1 Getting Started J1939 is not currently implemented PLC Press to select the PLC ENHANCED MODE hardware communica tion protocol MODE AXLE amp SIDE Buttons The Meritor WABCO ABS Application does not utilize these buttons COMPONENT Buttons Use the COMPONENT buttons to select the component that you wish to test The available buttons are TRACTION amp MODULATOR The Meritor WABCO ABS Application does not utilize these buttons SENSOR In the Meritor WABCO ABS Application presents the data list which contains wheel speeds see pg

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