NEXIQ Technologies will introduce Brake-Link, a diagnostic tool to help in the brake troubleshooting process for trailer technicians.

Brake-Link will be unveiled at the Technology & Maintenance Council 2002 Meeting, March 5-7 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The newest addition to the company's line of diagnostic tools is a rugged anti-lock braking system scan tool that simplifies and expedites the brake troubleshooting process for trailer technicians on all major trailer ABS systems and Power Line Carriers (PLC).
"Brake-Link provides trailer technicians with a single solution that ensures correct diagnosis and repair of trailer ABS systems and streamlines the process of diagnosing brake repairs," says NEXIQ President Jack Schang. "This results in safer trailer operations and lowered preventative maintenance costs for fleet owners."
The new tool eliminates the time-consuming need for technicians to work under the truck to obtain blink codes or toting a PC out to the truck. Trailer technicians using Brake-Link are able to connect to vehicles and trailers using the SAE J1587 communication protocol over J1939/CAN and J1708 buses, as well as the new trailer PLC bus using the SAE J2497 protocol. Brake-Link is an RP1210A vehicle-to-PC interface for connectivity with OEM PC diagnostic applications that are RP1210A compliant.
With Brake-Link technicians can test a range of functions, including battery voltage; the trailer's ABS 'Warning Lamp'; wheel sensors and traction disabling; chuffing, holding and exhaustion modulators; cycling of brake retarder relays and retrieval of ECU information. Trailer technicians can also use Brake-Link to view and clear current and historic faults for a particular vehicle.
A Brake-Link Update Kit, available separately, allows technicians to download software updates as they become available.
Brake-Link currently supports brake systems from Bendix. A Wabco solution will be available in March and a Wabash solution will be available in April.
For more information, call 1-800-639-6774.