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Mack Chassis - ABS Controller Programming
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Program ABS controller
Configuration operation found in Tech Tool. The operation will
download a configuration file for the connected vehicle and
initiate configuration of the ESP feature via the Bendix®
Vendor Configuration Program (VCP).
A specific Bendix® VCP package for Tech Tool must be installed on the
PC prior to performing an ESP configuration. This software is not
installed as part of Tech Tool and therefore must be downloaded and
installed separately. The Bendix® VCP installation can be found on the
Trucks Dealer Portal website.
* This installation file may be updated at any time and should be
downloaded only from the Trucks Dealer Portal website.
Download Instructions:
1. Login to Trucks Dealer Portal (TDP)
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2. Under the UPTIME tab select the Software Downloads option or
click here
3. Select Bendix VCP link to download the latest installation
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4. Save the .zip file in a location on the PC that is easy to find - for
example, "C:\Temp" or the Desktop.
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Software Installation:
CAUTION: If the Bendix® Vendor Configuration Program or ABS6
Vendor Configuratio Program is already installed on PC - it must be
removed prior to installing a new version.
Removal Instructions:
1. Go to the ‘Control Panel’ in Windows – double click on ‘Add or
Remove Programs’.
2. In the list of currently-installed programs find Bendix® ABS6
Vendor Configuration Program or Bendix® vendor configuration
Program - right click and select 'Remove/Uninstall'
3. Follow the prompts guiding you through the uninstall process.Once the old version has been removed – the new version can be
installed.
Bendix (VCP) Installation:
1. Go to the location where the .zip was saved
2. Open the zip file and double - click the BendixSoftware.exe file.
Note: It may be necessary to extract the file to a temporary
location before running the .exe file.
3. Right click on the .zip file and "extract" it to a temporary location.
4. Go to the temp location, find the Bendix Vendor Configuration
Program VM.exe file and double- click it.
5. Follow the installation instructions used in the default settings.
(Additional components used by Bendix® VCP will be installed if they
are not on the PC)
Note: A message will be shown if an additional required
component is not installed on the PC. [see figure 2]
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Figure 2
6. Click ‘Install’ to install the component; selecting ‘Cancel’ will abort
the installation.
7. When the component installation finishes, the installation will
continue. Click ‘Next’ to proceed. [see figure 3]
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Figure 3
Network Connection at the Vehicle
In order to perform the ESP Control Unit Configuration operation, it
must be possible to connect to the vehicle and
the Central Systems at the same time. Therefore, it must be possible
for the PC to have a network (LAN or Wi-Fi) connection while also
connected to the vehicle’s diagnostic connector.
Performing ESP Control Unit Configuration
After performing the actions outlined in the Preparation section above,
connect the PC to the vehicle’s diagnostic connector and complete the
UI
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(Make sure that the PC has the possibility to connect to Central
Systems via a network/internet connection).Select the “Calibrate” tab
and expand group ‘5 – Brakes’ and open the ‘ESP Control Unit
Configuration’ operation. [see figure 4]
Figure 4
The ESP Control Unit Configuration operation is structured as a
checklist of actions, similar to control unit software programming
operations. [see figure 5]
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Figure 5
Start the operation by clicking the start button in the toolbar. After the
conditions are confirmed, the operation will read data from the vehicle.
A connection to Central Systems will be made in order to download the
ESP system configuration file for the connected vehicle. After the ESP
system configuration file is downloaded, a configuration window
containing a status bar will appear while the ESP control unit is
configured. [see figure 6]
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Note: On some occasions, the status bar window may appear
blank. Although it appears that no action is occurring, the
process is proceeding. In this case, allow the process to continue.
Live UI The ABS ECU will be restarted and the configuration window will
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disappear when its task is complete and the process will
continue in the main operation window.
Figure 6
After the configuration is complete, the configuration window will
be closed and another connection to Central Systems will be made
in order to send a confirmation that the configuration has
been completed successfully.
Once the configuration has been completed verify that the sysyem air
is fully charged. Apply ignition power and wait 30 seconds. Perform a
full application of service brake and hold for 5 seconds. Release the
service brake. Check for fault codes with ACOM.
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