BENDIX BW2703 Manuel D’Utilisation
This document is designed to assist you in the stability system decision process, not to serve as a performance guarantee.
No system will prevent 100% of the incidents a driver may experience. This information is subject to change without notice.
BW2703 © 2011 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group. All Rights Reserved. 02/11
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The Bendix
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TABS-6 Advanced and TABS-6 Advanced MC
™
Systems
Questions and Answers about Bendix Stability Systems for Trailers
February, 2011
1. What is trailer roll stability?
A trailer roll stability system is designed to help drivers maintain control of their vehicle in two ways.
First, it senses conditions that may lead to a rollover. And second, it intervenes by applying the trailer
brakes automatically, to help keep the vehicle stable - typically before the driver realizes intervention is
needed.
First, it senses conditions that may lead to a rollover. And second, it intervenes by applying the trailer
brakes automatically, to help keep the vehicle stable - typically before the driver realizes intervention is
needed.
2. What are my options with Bendix trailer roll stability systems?
Bendix has two approaches to trailer roll stability (TRSP):
Bendix
®
TABS-6 Advanced is a single channel (2S/1M) stability system based on the most
popular ABS design used on over 80% of North American trailers. It utilizes two wheel speed
sensors positioned on the right and left of the axle. The compact electro-pneumatic controller
has only a single modulator, along with an internal lateral acceleration sensor to detect and
react to potential rollover conditions. Bendix has taken this approach specifically for North
America to create a unique, simple and affordable approach to trailer roll stability systems.
sensors positioned on the right and left of the axle. The compact electro-pneumatic controller
has only a single modulator, along with an internal lateral acceleration sensor to detect and
react to potential rollover conditions. Bendix has taken this approach specifically for North
America to create a unique, simple and affordable approach to trailer roll stability systems.
The Bendix
®
TABS-6 Advanced MC
™
system provides fleets with the same trailer roll
stability (TRSP) technology as Bendix
®
TABS-6 Advanced, along with an adaptable solution
for different axle configurations that utilizes two – or three – separately controlled modulators.
The Bendix
The Bendix
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TABS-6 Advanced MC platform allows for distinct control of either side of the
trailer, or it can be configured to control independent axles on a given vehicle. This system is
available on configurations ranging from 2S/2M (2 wheel speed sensors/2 modulators) up to
6S/3M (6 wheel speed sensors/3 modulators.)
available on configurations ranging from 2S/2M (2 wheel speed sensors/2 modulators) up to
6S/3M (6 wheel speed sensors/3 modulators.)
3. How
does
Bendix
®
TABS-6 Advanced compare to competitive systems?
It’s the first single channel trailer roll stability system - Utilizing only 2 wheel speed sensors and
1 modulator (2S/1M), Bendix
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TABS-6 Advanced adds no additionally mounted components to the
most popular trailer ABS configuration, 2S/1M.
Simple package – All key components are housed in the Bendix
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TABS-6 Advanced unit –
modulator and Electronic Control Unit (ECU). Only wheel speed sensors are separated – keeping
connections (wires and air hoses) to a minimum. The locking connector covers provide a second
line of defense against water splash and road grime.
connections (wires and air hoses) to a minimum. The locking connector covers provide a second
line of defense against water splash and road grime.
Easy to Install – The Bendix
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TABS-6 Advanced system is the only trailer stability system that
will mount directly to the air tank. Or, the unit can also be easily installed on a cross member or
frame rail.
frame rail.
Easy to Maintain – Maintenance for the trailer stability system is no more than what is needed for
a standard trailer ABS system. Components are replacement only, requiring no repair. Diagnostics
are simple – over the power lines, using PLC communication – along with the latest version of the
are simple – over the power lines, using PLC communication – along with the latest version of the