Look out behind you

There’s so much focus on what an engine can tell you about the performance of your truck, it’s easy to forget about the tales a trailer can tell.
Meritor WABCO now offers a diagnostic tool called PLC DataMaster that lets you tap into your trailer’s anti-lock braking system. Compatible with Meritor WABCO’s Enhanced Easy-Stop ABS, the device uses power line carrier (PLC) communications and a sophisticated memory structure to extract readings from up to 500 trailers. The result: it takes less time for data retrieval than traditional methods and creates less paperwork in the process.
The self-contained handheld device quickly connects to a parked trailer’s J560 seven-pin connector, eliminating cumbersome laptop PC/interface connections. With a few simple keypad commands, the 20-character display shows vital trailer stats related to ABS fault codes, trailer identification, and odometer readings.
www.meritorwabco.com; 1-800/535-5560