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MBS-2 Installation
In-Axle Wheel Speed Sensor and Reverse Detect Feature
The MBS-2 system incorporates an active Hall effect in-axle wheel speed
sensor in place of the passive VR wheel speed sensor used in all other ABS
systems. This wheel speed sensor is mounted on the axle end using the
freeze plug to secure it in place while the magnet is located inside the hubcap.
The use of this technology provides several advantages. The sensor can
detect reverse motion of the vehicle. This allows the ABS to control backup
lights or any other accessory needed to be turned ON or OFF during reverse
motion. Other advantages are that the sensor and wiring harnesses are
located in a protected environment and sensor gap issues simply do not apply.
The sensor also contains a temperature sensor that is used to alert the operator
and maintenance personnel of an elevated bearing temperature. This is done
with the use of an optional secondary trailer warning lamp. The location of this
lamp is also optional according to customer preference and legal
requirements. See pages 44 and 45 for more information.
The reverse detect feature activates based on input from two sensors. On a
four-sensor system this means that the feature is activated from the front axle
sensors input. Both wheels must be rotating in reverse at a speed less than
fifteen miles per hour and auxiliary power must be present in order for the
feature to be activated. The reverse detect feature is not activated immediately
when the vehicle moves backward for the first time to avoid turning on the
lamps when the vehicle inadvertently drifts backward at a stoplight. There is a
2.5-second delay built into the system to avoid this. Once the vehicle is
moving in reverse for 2.5 seconds the backup lights will come on and remain
on until the vehicle is stopped for ten seconds or the operator pulls forward for
more than five seconds. However, they will illuminate immediately every time
the vehicle is reversed until the vehicle exceeds 10 miles per hour while
moving forward or the vehicle moves forward for more than five seconds. Then
the reverse detection system is reset back to the 2.5-second delay.
NOTE: When performing an installation of MBS-2 with backup lamps,
always check backup lamp operation before releasing the unit for
service.
In the event the reverse lights do not illuminate when they should, here are
some troubleshooting steps to follow:
1. Make certain there are no current faults on the system. (The malfunction
lamp will go out at power up.) If a current fault exists, correct the problem
and recheck the operation of backup lamps.
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