DTNA eComponents

    

Terms & Abbreviations
AALC Automatic Axle-Lift Control
ABS Anti-lock Braking System
ACC Adaptive Cruise Control
ACM Aftertreatment Control Module
AFS Agility Fuel System
ALT Alternator
APCU Application Platform Control Unit
APS Adaptive Power Steering
ASA Additional Steering Axle
aSAM Advanced Signal Actuation Model
ATA Anti-Theft Alarm System
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.
Baud Rate  The rate at which data is transmitted in bits per second.
BESO Battery Emergency Switch Off
BHM Bulk Head Module
BMS Battery Management System
BRC Brake Chopper
Cabin CAN  A proprietary datalink connecting certain ECUs on the vehicle, specifically the CGW, MSF, SAM Cab, and SAM Chassis.
CAN  Controller Area Network
CAN ID The identifier for a specific message, which also contains the source address of the sending ECU communicating on the J1939 datalink.
CCM Coverter Control Module
CCS Combined Charging System
CDCM Central Door Control Module
CDS Central Data Storage
CGW  Central Gateway
CHM Chasis Module
CL Change Lever
CLCP Chassis Level Control Panel Cabin
CLCS Chassis Level Control System
CLPB Chassis Level ControlPanel Body
CLS Continuos Leveling Sensor
COM Communications Interface
Communication Protocol  A set of rules governing communication between electronic devices.
COS CAN Waterpump
CPC  Common Powertrain Controller (for M-B and DDC engines only).
CTP Common Telematics Platform.
DA Detroit Assurance
DAGW Driver Assistance Gateway
Datalink  A collection of wires, connecting system components, through which data is transmitted.
Datalink Topology  The arrangement in which the nodes (ECUs) of a datalink are connected to each other.
DCB DC Charger
DCL DC / DC Converter
DCMD Door Control Module Driver
DCMP Door Control Module Passenger
DCPD Door Control Panel Driver
DCU Dosing Control Unit
DDDL Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Link
DFC Driver Facing Camera
DG Gauges
Diagnostic CAN  Datalink that runs from the diagnostic connector to the CGW.
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.
EDAC Electric Driven Air Compressor
EGR Echaust Gas Recirculation
EHPS Electrohydraulic Power Steering
EIS Electronic Ignition Switch
EPAC Electric Parking Air Conditioner
ERC Electric Refrigerant Compressor
ESC Electronic Stability Control
ESP Electronic Stability System
ETCM eDrive Transmission Control Module
EXV Extexsion Vallve
FAM Front Axle Modulator
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.
FMS Fleet Management System
FNPD Finger Navigation Pad
GSM Gear Selector Module
GW Gateway
HAD Hydraulic Auxiliary Drive
HAS Hill Start Aid
HDEP Heavy Duty Engine Platform
HLAL Headlamp Auto Leveling
HSV Hadley Smart Valve
HUS Head Unit Screen
HVAC  Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
IBS Intelligent Battery Sensor
IC Instrument Cluster
ICS Information and Communication System
ICU  Instrument Cluster Unit
ICUC Instrument Cluster Unit Common
IMMO Immobilizer
IMS Interior Motion Sensor
I/O Controls Input / Output controls allow a technician to activate and deactivate an input or output pin for troubleshooting purposes.
ISS  Ignition Switch Status
ITH Independent Truck Heating
iTrac eViscious Fan Clutch Controller
JM Joystick Module
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.
KLE Keyless Entry
LAC Lift Axle controller
LDW Lane Departure Warning
LGEN LIN Alternator
MCD Mirror Camera Drive
MCM Modular Switch Field
MCP Mirror Camera Passenger
MFJB MEGA® Fuse Junction Block
MGJB Main Ground Junction Block
MID Message Identifier. Indicates numeric assignment for a device that communicates on J1587.
MPC Multi-Purpse Camera
MS Maintenance System
MSF  Modular Switch Field
Multiplexing Sending multiple electronic messages through the same signal path at the same time—in this case, through the CAN buses.
MUX Multiplexor
NO  Normally Open
NC  Normally Closed
Off-board tool  Typically refers to a PC-based application that communicates with the vehicle datalinks via a connection to the diagnostic connector.
OBD  Onboard Diagnostics
OPC Oil PumpController
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.
PBL Parking Brake Lever
PCC Predictive Cruise Control
PD Predictive Diagnostic System
PDM  Power Distribution Module
PLVD  Progressive Low Voltage Disconnect
PMS Particulate Matter Sensor
PPC Predictive Powertrain Controller
PSM Paramterizable Special Module
PTC Positive Temperature Coefficient
PTI Powertrain Inverter
PTX Pressure Temperature Sensor
PWM Pulse-Width Modulation
RAM Rear Axle Modulator
RCM Retarder Control Module
RDF Radar Data Front
RLS Rain Light Sensor
RPS Redundant Power Supply
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
SAM Cab  Signal Detect and Actuation Module Cab ("SAM Cabin"); this ECU controls mainly cab-related functionality.
SAM Chassis  Signal Detect and Actuation Module Chassis; this ECU controls mainly chassis-related functionality.
SAS Steering Angle Sensor
SCA Sensor and Actuator Module, Cab (SAMCab)
SCH Sensor and Actuator Module, Chassis (SAMChassis)
SCR Selective Catalytic Reduction
SDP Safety Direct Processor
SFU Switch Field Unit
SID Subsystem Identifier
SMK Smart Key
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