Terms & Abbreviations
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AALC |
Automatic Axle-Lift Control |
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ABS |
Anti-lock Braking System |
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ACC |
Adaptive Cruise Control |
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ACM |
Aftertreatment Control Module |
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AFS |
Agility Fuel System |
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ALT |
Alternator |
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APCU |
Application Platform Control Unit |
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APS |
Adaptive Power Steering |
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ASA |
Additional Steering Axle |
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aSAM |
Advanced Signal Actuation Model |
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ATA |
Anti-Theft Alarm System |
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Backbone |
The main J1939
datalink wiring that lies between the two terminating resistors. It does
not include the branch circuits to each ECU or to the diagnostic
connector. |
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Baud Rate |
The rate at
which data is transmitted in bits per second. |
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BESO |
Battery Emergency Switch Off |
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BHM |
Bulk Head Module |
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BMS |
Battery Management System |
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BRC |
Brake Chopper |
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Cabin CAN |
A proprietary
datalink connecting certain ECUs on the vehicle, specifically the CGW,
MSF, SAM Cab, and SAM Chassis. |
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CAN |
Controller
Area Network |
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CAN ID |
The identifier
for a specific message, which also contains the source address of the
sending ECU communicating on the J1939 datalink. |
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CCM |
Coverter Control Module |
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CCS |
Combined Charging System |
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CDCM |
Central Door Control Module |
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CDS |
Central Data Storage |
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CGW |
Central
Gateway |
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CHM |
Chasis Module |
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CL |
Change Lever |
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CLCP |
Chassis Level Control Panel Cabin |
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CLCS |
Chassis Level Control System |
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CLPB |
Chassis Level ControlPanel Body |
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CLS |
Continuos Leveling Sensor |
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COM |
Communications Interface |
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Communication Protocol |
A set of rules
governing communication between electronic devices. |
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COS |
CAN Waterpump |
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CPC |
Common
Powertrain Controller (for M-B and DDC engines only). |
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CTP |
Common Telematics Platform. |
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DA |
Detroit Assurance |
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DAGW |
Driver Assistance Gateway |
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Datalink |
A collection
of wires, connecting system components, through which data is
transmitted. |
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Datalink Topology |
The
arrangement in which the nodes (ECUs) of a datalink are connected to
each other. |
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DCB |
DC Charger |
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DCL |
DC / DC Converter |
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DCMD |
Door Control Module Driver |
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DCMP |
Door Control Module Passenger |
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DCPD |
Door Control Panel Driver |
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DCU |
Dosing Control Unit |
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DDDL |
Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Link |
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DFC |
Driver Facing Camera |
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DG |
Gauges |
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Diagnostic CAN |
Datalink that
runs from the diagnostic connector to the CGW. |
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Diagnostic Connector |
A 9-pin
diagnostic connector is used for troubleshooting the electrical system. |
| DMS |
Driver Monitoring System |
| DSRC |
DedicatedShort-Range Comunications |
| DCPD |
Door Control Panel Driver |
| DCU |
Dosing Control Unit |
| DFC |
Driver Facing Camera |
| DG |
Gauges |
| DMS |
Driver Monitoring System |
| DSRC |
Dedicated Short-Range Communications |
| EAPU |
Electric Air Processing Unit |
| EBS |
Electronig Brake System |
| ECAS |
Electronig Control Air Suspension |
| ECM |
Engine Control Module |
| ECP |
Electronically Controlled Pneumatics |
| ECPC |
eDrive Common Powertrain Controller |
| ECU |
Electronic Control Unit, typically connected to
a datalink. |
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EDAC |
Electric Driven Air Compressor |
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EGR |
Echaust Gas Recirculation |
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EHPS |
Electrohydraulic Power Steering |
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EIS |
Electronic Ignition Switch |
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EPAC |
Electric Parking Air Conditioner |
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ERC |
Electric Refrigerant Compressor |
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ESC |
Electronic Stability Control |
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ESP |
Electronic Stability System |
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ETCM |
eDrive Transmission Control Module |
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EXV |
Extexsion Vallve |
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FAM |
Front Axle Modulator |
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FMI |
Failure Mode
Indicator. The part of a J1587, J1939, and CAN fault code that
identifies how part of a device, or item on a device, failed. |
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FMS |
Fleet Management System |
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FNPD |
Finger Navigation Pad |
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GSM |
Gear Selector Module |
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GW |
Gateway |
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HAD |
Hydraulic Auxiliary Drive |
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HAS |
Hill Start Aid |
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HDEP |
Heavy Duty
Engine Platform |
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HLAL |
Headlamp Auto Leveling |
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HSV |
Hadley Smart Valve |
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HUS |
Head Unit Screen |
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HVAC |
Heating,
Ventilation, and Air Conditioning |
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IBS |
Intelligent Battery Sensor |
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IC |
Instrument Cluster |
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ICS |
Information and Communication System |
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ICU |
Instrument Cluster Unit |
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ICUC |
Instrument Cluster Unit Common |
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IMMO |
Immobilizer |
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IMS |
Interior Motion Sensor |
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I/O Controls |
Input / Output
controls allow a technician to activate and deactivate an input or
output pin for troubleshooting purposes. |
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ISS |
Ignition
Switch Status |
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ITH |
Independent Truck Heating |
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iTrac |
eViscious Fan Clutch Controller |
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JM |
Joystick Module |
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J1939 Terminating Resistors |
The J1939
datalink has two 120-ohm terminating resistors, one at each end of the
backbone. The total datalink parallel resistance is 60-ohms. |
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KLE |
Keyless Entry |
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LAC |
Lift Axle controller |
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LDW |
Lane Departure Warning |
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LGEN |
LIN Alternator |
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MCD |
Mirror Camera Drive |
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MCM |
Modular Switch Field |
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MCP |
Mirror Camera Passenger |
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MFJB |
MEGA® Fuse
Junction Block |
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MGJB |
Main Ground
Junction Block |
| MID |
Message Identifier. Indicates numeric assignment
for a device that communicates on J1587. |
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MPC |
Multi-Purpse Camera |
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MS |
Maintenance System |
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MSF |
Modular Switch
Field |
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Multiplexing |
Sending
multiple electronic messages through the same signal path at the same
time—in this case, through the CAN buses. |
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MUX |
Multiplexor |
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NO |
Normally Open |
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NC |
Normally
Closed |
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Off-board tool |
Typically
refers to a PC-based application that communicates with the vehicle
datalinks via a connection to the diagnostic connector. |
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OBD |
Onboard
Diagnostics |
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OPC |
Oil PumpController |
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Parameter |
A parameter is
a specific value that is assigned to a feature or function of the
vehicle, and allows the customer to choose how that particular feature
or function will work on the vehicle. |
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PBL |
Parking Brake Lever |
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PCC |
Predictive
Cruise Control |
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PD |
Predictive Diagnostic System |
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PDM |
Power
Distribution Module |
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PLVD |
Progressive
Low Voltage Disconnect |
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PMS |
Particulate Matter Sensor |
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PPC |
Predictive Powertrain Controller |
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PSM |
Paramterizable Special Module |
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PTC |
Positive Temperature Coefficient |
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PTI |
Powertrain Inverter |
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PTX |
Pressure Temperature Sensor |
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PWM |
Pulse-Width
Modulation |
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RAM |
Rear Axle Modulator |
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RCM |
Retarder Control Module |
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RDF |
Radar Data Front |
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RLS |
Rain Light Sensor |
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RPS |
Redundant Power Supply |
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SA |
Source
Address; indicates numeric assignment for a device that communicates on
J1939. |
| SAS |
Steering Angle Sensor |
| SAE |
Society of Automotive Engineers |
| SAM |
Signal Detect
and Actuation Module |
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SAM Cab |
Signal Detect
and Actuation Module Cab ("SAM Cabin"); this ECU controls mainly
cab-related functionality. |
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SAM Chassis |
Signal Detect
and Actuation Module Chassis; this ECU controls mainly chassis-related
functionality. |
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SAS |
Steering Angle Sensor |
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SCA |
Sensor and Actuator Module, Cab (SAMCab) |
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SCH |
Sensor and Actuator Module, Chassis (SAMChassis) |
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SCR |
Selective Catalytic Reduction |
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SDP |
Safety Direct Processor |
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SFU |
Switch Field Unit |
| SID |
Subsystem Identifier |
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SMK |
Smart Key |
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SPN |
Suspect
Parameter Number. The part of a J1939 or CAN fault code that identifies
how part of a device, or item on a device, failed. |
| SRA |
Range Group Sensor |
| SRR |
Short-Range Radar |
| SRS |
Supplemtal Restraint System |
| sSAM |
Single Signal Actuation Module |
| SSL |
Stalk Switch Left |
| SSR |
Stalk Switch Right |
| STCU |
Special Truck Control Unit |
| STHU |
Special Truck Head Unit |
| SWB |
Steering Wheel Button |
| TCC |
Truck Control Center |
| TCM |
Transmission Control Module |
| TCO |
Tachograph |
| TJA |
Radiator Shutters |
| TP |
Telematics Platform |
| TPA |
Tire Pressure Antenna |
| TPMS |
Tire Pressure Monitoring System |
| UDS |
Unified Diagnostics Service |
| UQS |
Urea Quality Sensor |
| VRDU |
Video Radar Decision Unit |
| VS |
Video Switch |
| VT |
Virtual Technician |
| WIF |
Water In Fuel |
| MSPC |
Wireless Smartphone Connection |
| XMC |
Extension Module Controller |