Meritor WABCO releases TOOLBOX 9.0 diagnostic software

Meritor WABCO releases TOOLBOX 9.0 diagnostic software

Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems announced the availability of TOOLBOX 9.0, the latest PC-based diagnostics software for its pneumatic and hydraulic anti-lock braking systems, electronic leveling modules, and electronically-controlled air suspensions. According to the company, new features include: support for RSSPlus, Meritor WABCO's trailer-based stability system; support for the "E" version of hydraulic ABS (HABS); support for tractor ABS "E" version 4.3 and hydraulic power brake (HPB) releases 1 and 2; and compatibility with Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.

Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems announced the availability of TOOLBOX 9.0, the latest PC-based diagnostics software for its pneumatic and hydraulic anti-lock braking systems, electronic leveling modules, and electronically-controlled air suspensions.

According to the company, new features include: support for RSSPlus, Meritor WABCO’s trailer-based stability system; support for the “E” version of hydraulic ABS (HABS); support for tractor ABS “E” version 4.3 and hydraulic power brake (HPB) releases 1 and 2; and compatibility with Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.

The software also supports the complete range of Meritor WABCO vehicle control products: pneumatic ABS (D and E Versions); trailer ABS (Easy-Stop and Enhanced Easy-Stop with PLC); SmartTrac stability control (ESC and RSC) and RSSPlus; hydraulic ABS; hydraulic power brake (HPB); electronic leveling valves for tractors and trailers; and electronically controlled air suspension (ECAS) for buses.

The diagnostics software displays both active and stored system faults as well as the corresponding repair instructions, according to Meritor WABCO. It can display both constant and dynamic information from the braking system under test, and activate components to verify system integrity, correct component operation, and installation wiring.

TOOLBOX is distributed by SPX Service Solutions. Technical support is available through Meritor WABCO’s OnTrac customer service team.

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