407450BendixCover 2/23/05 10:53 AM Page 3 robust intelligence ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS
407450BendixCover 2/23/05 10:53 AM Page 4 BENDIX: THE RIGHT S T R AT E G I C PA R T N E R Building on more than a century of growth and innovation, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is the worldwide leader in commercial vehicle safety systems. Bendix is proud of its reputation as the expert in air brake systems and leading-edge safety technologies in North America. Our commitment is to improving driver safety with the highest level of technology, service and product reliability.
407450Bendix_Guts 2/23/05 10:07 AM Page 3 BENDIX® ABS-6 POWER VEHICLE P R O D U C T S U M M A RY Core ABS Diagnostics Bendix® Smart ATCTM Traction Control Prognostics Customization Stability Standard Premium Advanced •• •• •• • •• •• •• C U S TO M E R - D R I V E N E L E C T RO N I C S Lower operating costs and suppor t growth ... these were the two main customer themes driving the development team of the next generation electronic system from Bendix.
07450Bendix_Guts 2/23/05 10:07 AM Page 4 BENDIX® A B S - 6 S TA N D A R D R E D U C E D S E RV I C E T I M E , EFFICIENT DIAGNOSTICS If your trucks aren’t on the road, they’re costing you money. Focusing on quick turnarounds, we offer a suite of diagnostic tools that put accuracy and speed on your side. Equally impor tant, they are tools that match your shop’s specific needs, such as experience, technology on the floor, size and other factors.
407450Bendix_Guts 2/23/05 10:07 AM Page 5 B E N D I X ® A C O M TM D I A G N O S T I C S – C O M P R E H E N S I V E D I AG N O S T I C S , CLEAR DIRECTION Simple, clear instructions allow the technician to move fast and efficiently. ACOMTM diagnostics is an easy-to-use Microsoft Internet Explorer-based program that reduces steps in the troubleshooting process and sends the technician straight to the problem.
407450Bendix_Guts 2/23/05 10:08 AM Page 6 BENDIX® B R A K E A W AY F R O M T H E P A C K ABS-6 PREMIUM Your Bendix® ABS-6 Premium package is equipped with an ECU that has powerful intelligence leveraged to your advantage. It comes Bendix® SMART ATCTM traction control ready, with prognostic and customization capabilities that can help keep you ahead of the competition.
407450Bendix_Guts 2/23/05 10:08 AM Page 7 E C U C U S T O M I Z AT I O N – YO U R C O M P E T I T I V E E D G E ABS Function Software ADL Auxiliary Design Language (ADL) • Enables custom special functions for your fleet. • Most cost-effective feature control. • ABS algorithms are protected by a virtual barrier. • Downloaded to your vehicle through the Bendix® ACOMTM diagnostic tool by the vehicle/trailer manufacturer or in your shop. Tight margins. Doing more with less.
407450Bendix_Guts 2/23/05 10:08 AM Page 8 BENDIX® AN INTELLIGENT INVESTMENT I N S TA B I L I T Y A B S - 6 A DVA N C E D Stability is about operator safety and the financial impact of serious accidents. Not all fleets or operators face the same degree of risk. Bendix account managers are available to assist you in calculating that risk to determine your potential payback.
407450Bendix_Guts 2/23/05 10:08 AM Page 9 Driving Scenario: Driving speed exceeds the threshold, and the resulting lateral force causes the vehicle to slide or jackknife on lower-friction surfaces. Yaw (horizontal spin/rotation) to Jackknife Action by Bendix Stability Solutions: System applies the appropriate brakes to reduce speed and properly align the vehicle, thereby reducing the tendency to slide or jackknife.
407450Bendix_Guts 2/23/05 10:08 AM Page 10 BENDIX® ABS SOLUTIONS ...
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407450BendixCover 2/23/05 10:53 AM Page 2 TO F I N D O U T M O R E , C A L L YO U R B E N D I X AC C O U N T M A N AG E R , C A L L U S D I R E C T AT 1 - 8 0 0 - A I R - B R A K E O R V I S I T W W W. B E N D I X . C O M . Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC • 901 Cleveland Street • Elyria, Ohio 44035 • 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725) • www.bendix.com BW2410 ©2004 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED •Printed in U.S.A.