17730-310
17
Diagnostic Tool Software
OPTIMAAX
®
Lift Axle System Air Controller Module for Freightliner
SECTION 12
Diagnostic Tool Software
FEATURES AND OPERATION
SYSTEM MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND OPERATING SYSTEMS
This Diagnostic Tool Software works with a laptop equipped with a 32-bit or 64-bit Windows
®
XP,
Vista and Windows 7, 8 and 10 operating systems . Hendrickson provides access to software
through NEXIQ, www .nexiq .com .
THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL SOFTWARE
It is used to communicate with the lift axle controls . It allows the user to monitor system function,
and troubleshoot system operation .
SERIAL PORT AND USB TO SERIAL CABLE
The serial port must be selected in the
Diagnostic Tool Software . If using a USB to serial converter,
the software for the USB device must be installed first and connected to the computer to check
the settings .
FIGURE 12-1
OPENING THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL SOFTWARE
You will need:
■
USB to RS232 Cable 6 .26' (2 .00m) Shielded (not supplied), see
Figure 12-1 .
Manufacturer: Future Technology Devices International Ltd .
Part Number: UT232R-200
1 . Locate the serial port cable, typically located in the dash behind the vehicle power distribu-
tion module (VPDM) which houses the main fuse and relay center, and plug into it using the
USB to serial cable, see Figure 12-1 .
2 . With the ignition on and parking brake engaged, open the Diagnostic Tool Software, see
Figure 12-2 .
3 .
DO NOT
turn off the vehicle power when the software is open . It is recommended to keep the
engine running while connected so the air is available to test system operation .
4 . Select a
COM port
from the pull down menu, see Figure 12-2 . Select one port and click
Open
.
5 . If the wrong
COM port
is selected, the software will show an Error message as shown in
Figure 12-3 . Select another COM port until the software opens .
6 . Once the connection is made, the software version and serial number will be displayed in the
white box, see Figure 12-4 .
7 . Click on the
History
tab to view error / fault codes, see Figures 12-4 and 12-6 .