Documente Academic
Documente Profesional
Documente Cultură
Edition 2
1. Introduction 6
2. General Remarks 7
3. Brake Calculation 9
Trailer brake systems with single brake chambers and no ABS function
Load Sensing Valve Suspension Brake Chamber
Braking Diagram Type of Trailer
manual automatic steel air single tristop
Trailer brake systems with TRISTOP brake chambers and no ABS function
841 700 256 0 2 axle semi-trailer / 12 .... 16t X X 4 49
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MEA Table of Contents
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Purpose of the Publication MEA
Purpose of the Publication
This brochure is intended to be for guidance purposes – That brake tests are mandatory before putting
only and its contents are purely of a general informational vehicles on the road.
nature. The diagrams appearing in this brochure do not We have taken care to try and ensure the accuracy of the
adhere to all regulations of all countries, so please do not information in this brochure. However, WABCO is not
forget: responsible for any harm or damage caused by error or
inaccuracies that may be contained in this brochure.
– To follow the legal regulations in your country when
applying and maintaining brake systems. This brochure is not intended to replace appropriate
– To follow your country’s regulations and safety advice and confirmation. Do always get WABCO
instructions for work behaviour and environment to confirmation based on the trailer configuration you are
avoid accidents. intending to build before proceeding.
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1 MEA Introduction
1. Introduction
This "TRAILER BROCHURE for MEA" is the successor This brochure includes low-price trailer systems as well
of the brochure 815 010 125 3 "TRAILER BROCHURE as high advanced trailer systems which follow the
for MEA" – 1st edition from June 2007. regulation ECE R-13. Herein it's also to find trailer
systems which are not used in Europe e.g. as Road-
The demands in trailer systems of the trailer Train-Brake systems (dolly and trailer-to-tow).
manufacturers in the region "Middle East & Africa"
(MEA) increased in the last few years. This brochure The trailer systems are shared in groups as:
should give an overview of trailer systems WABCO may
offer to trailer manufacturers in this region. • brake systems with single brake chambers
without ABS/TEBS for semi and drawbar trailers
The shown trailer systems give a choice WABCO • brake systems with single brake chambers and
handles as "standard systems" in the MEA region. TRISTOP cylinders without ABS/TEBS for
Of course there won't be any problem to modify these semitrailers
schemes due to customer requests or to design
• brake systems with WABCO ABS "VCSII" for
solutions for trailer systems based on customer's
3 axle semitrailers
specification.
• brake systems with WABCO TEBS E generation
In chapter "General remarks" therein might be found for 3 axle semitrailers
some general points about the system layout that should • brake systems for road train vehicles:
help you to choose the right system. • 2 axle dollies
• 3 axle semitrailers to tow other trailers
In chapter "Trailer specification" therein might be found
an overview of questions trailer manufacturers have to • Air suspension systems without lift axle control
think about, when they choose a trailer brake system. for 3 axle semitrailers
The complete answering of all these questions should • Air suspension systems with lift axle control for 3
help to improve the communication and avoid time delay axle semitrailers
with excessive communication to specify the system. • Suspension systems to use with WABCO TEBS
E generation only
In chapter "Brake calculation" therein might be found
some remarks what data needed from trailer
manufacturer's side to get a proper brake calculation
without unnecessary communication.
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General Remarks MEA 2
2. General remarks
There are some general remarks to read before 3. Adaptation possible of the proposed brake
choosing the right trailer system. chambers in the brake systems
• The selection of the brake chambers depends on
1. The drawings are modified to the newest the axle load of the trailer in full laden situation.
technical standard From our experiences there is defined:
The pipe and hose sizes are redesigned due to a • Axle load 8 ... 10t => brake chamber type 24"
clear structure as:
• Axle load 12 … 14t => brake chamber type
• Hose size in general: hose 11x4 30"
• Pipe size "supply pressure" power between air • Axle load >16t => brake chamber type 36"
tank and consumer during brake process: pipe • These values are general assessments. In every
15x1.5 at least case the brake cylinder proposal has to be
• Pipe size in general for other connections (fill checked at the trailer.
lines and control lines) in the brake system: pipe • Recommended tools:
12x1.5 (except TEBS E)
• brake calculation
• Pipe size in general for fill and control lines in the
• roller test bench
TEBS E system: pipe 8x1
• Pipe size in the air suspension system in
4. Automatically load-sensing valves are to
general: pipe 12x1.5
adjust
• Pipe size for lift bellow control: pipe 8x1
• The automatically load-sensing valves (LSV) in
• Coupling heads with integrated line filter for trailers are "universal valves“
semi-trailers
• Universal" means the valve can be used for
several types of trailers.
2. The parts lists (esp. the fittings and pipe
lengths) are proposals – PROTOTYPE • „Universal" doesn't mean "plug-and-play" –
INSTALLATION IS RECOMMENDED the LSV can't be taken out of the box and
assembled into the trailer brake system
• WABCO gives a proposal for a system only without any further handling.
• Prototype installation is recommended strongly • It is necessary to do an adjustment of the LSV
before ordering the selected system in higher before installation into the brake system. The
quantities information about the needed tools and
• It's important to check adjustment procedue you'll find in the WABCO
• If the proposed size and volume of pipes / brochure"LSV testing equipment" (Publication
hoses is correct number: 815 010 032 3)
• If the proposed number and type of fittings is • The values for the adjustment must be
correct calculated
• If some changes in fact of the specific trailer • First of all – there is a need for a brake
design are necessary (e.g. change straight calculation – this service may be requested
fitting into elbow version). from WABCO.
For that WABCO needs a filled application
This job only can be done at the specific trailer form for brake calculation.
model. For further information see also the remarks
• You may find more information concerning for brake calculation in the chapter "brake
fittings in the WABCO brochure: 815 010 080 3 calculation".
"Pipe Couplings – For workshop and vehicle • Afterwards the lengths and adjustment of
construction" several screws / levers / springs have to
be calculated with the LSV calculation
software you may get this software as
freeware from our WABCO homepage
http://www.wabco-auto.com/
service_and_support/download
• or you'll get it from your WABCO partner.
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2 MEA General remarks
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Brake Calculations MEA 3
3. Brake Calculation
WABCO recommends a brake calculation for each • there is a chance to give in a tolerance range of
type of trailer brake system in general. minimal and maximal trailer mass
• centre-of-gravity
WABCO requests a brake calculation for trailer brake
• realistic value LADEN: 1.800 … 1.900 mm
systems with adjustable brake components as…
>> Automatic load-sensing valve • realistic value UNLADEN: 1.100 … 1.200 mm
>> TEBS modulator • wheel base on semitrailers:
• 1- or 3-axle trailers: from king-pin to the middle of
The proposed brake systems don't consider the specific the middle axle
conditions on the trailer like trailer dimensions, axle type,
• 2- or 4-axle trailers: from king-pin to the middle
wheel brake type, tyre type, etc.
between the 2 middle axles
Why a brake calculation is important? • Axle load
• A brake calculation gives an overview of the expec- • Put in the axle load as planned for the trailer but
ted brake characteristic of the trailer. not the max. permitted axle load
• A brake calculation considers influences as … • E.g. a 12t-axle could be limited in a trailer to 9t-
load from constructive reasons or by law
• Trailer dimensions
• Possible lever lengths; drum/disk radius; C* or brake
• Trailer and axle weights
factor; mechanical efficiency; cam radius
• Tyre diameters
• These parameters covers the foundation brake -
• Brake force alignment from the brake cylinders they are important to calculate the brake force
to the road surface alignment in the foundation brake
• On the basis of the brake calculation, it is possible to • These parameters are available from your axle
analyse the brake system concerning legality for dif- manufacturer
ferent regulations (e.g. ECE R-13, national rules
• Axle manufacturer / type / test report number
etc.)
• Alternatively to the parameters of the foundation
• A brake calculation gives the values for adjustment
brake you could send us the test report number
of "universal brake units" as:
of the axle (available from your axle
• Automatic load-sensing valve manufacturer - either in the documents or at the
• TEBS modulator type label on the axle)
• Typical layout of a test protocol number is…
Please note - the result of a brake calculation is only TDB xxx" resp. "TBD xxx ECE"
as good as the available input values. 361…" resp. "361-…" resp. "361-…ECE"
RDW…" resp. "RDW … ECE"
What information is needed?
• Axle boogie
• Important to fill the application form "technical vehic-
• Choose the axle configuration as in use - it's
le data …".
important for the brake dynamic
• The application form is attached at the end of this
• For air suspension are important:
chapter. There is also an example how to fill this
>> the bellow diameter
form.
>> bellow pressure laden/unladen
In case of doubt or need of support, don't hesitate to >> the lever ratio at the axle
contact your WABCO partner.
• to calculate the ration to load
Additional remarks:
• (if there is a request for lift axle control) to design of
• Attention! The data sheet has 2 pages to fill.
the lift axle control
• Trailer mass
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3 MEA Brake Calculations
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Brake Calculations MEA 3
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3 MEA Brake Calculations
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Brake Calculations MEA 3
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4 MEA Trailer System Specification
For that WABCO has to know at least the following 9.1 Air suspension delivery (only if "Air suspension")
subjects: • WABCO delivery requested
• Air suspension from other source
1. Kind of trailer
• Semi-trailer 9.1.1 Air suspension layout (only if "WABCO delivery
• Drawbar trailer requested")
• Central axle trailer • Basic (levelling valve only)
• Advanced (with chassis-lift-lower valve / rotary slide
2. Trailer load … valve)
• ECAS (only in combination with ABS or TEBS)
… empty: _______________kg
• eTASC (only in combination with TEBS E)
… full-laden:_____________kg
10. Trailer with lift axle control
3. Number of axles: ____________ • 1 lift axle
• 2 lift axles parallel controlled
4. Max. permitted axle load in the trailer • 2 lift axles controlled separately
Axle1:_________________kg • No lift axle in the trailer
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Trailer System Specification MEA 4
12. Requested brake cylinder layout 16. Component range
• Only single brake chambers • Full trailer kit with fittings and pipes
• Only Tristop cylinders • Main components only (no fittings; no pipes)
• Combination single brake chambers and Tristop cy-
linders 16.1 Fitting style (only if "Full trailer kit with fittings and
pipes")
• No special request
• DIN fittings (fittings to screw)
12.1 Brake cylinder delivery • Quick-In fittings (the pipe is to plug in)
• WABCO delivery requested
17. Extras
• Brake cylinders from other source (axle manufactur-
er) • No further extras
• Trailer-to-tow
12.2 Manual trailer park brake function (only if Tristop • ECAS
cylinders in the system)
• SmartBoard (only with TEBS)
• Yes • Further extras as ….
• No ______________________________
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5 MEA 2 Axle drawbar trailer 841 600 000/406/
407 0
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2 Axle drawbar trailer
with manual LSV
841 600 000 0 MEA 5
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5 MEA 2 Axle drawbar trailer
with automatic LSV
841 600 406 0
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2 Axle drawbar trailer 841 600 407 0
with automatic LSV (air suspension)
MEA 5
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5 MEA 3 Axle drawbar trailer 841 600 413/414/
415 0
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3 Axle drawbar trailer
with automatic LSV
841 600 413 0 MEA 5
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5 MEA 3 Axle drawbar trailer 841 600 414 0
with automatic LSV (air suspension)
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3 Axle drawbar trailer
with manual LSV
841 600 415 0 MEA 5
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5 MEA 1 Axle semi-trailer
with manual LSV
841 700 871 0
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1 Axle semi-trailer
with manual LSV
841 700 871 0 MEA 5
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5 MEA 1 Axle semi-trailer
with automatic LSV
841 700 872 0
26 1
1 Axle semi-trailer
with automatic LSV
841 700 872 0 MEA 5
1 27
5 MEA 1 Axle semi-trailer 841 700 873 0
with automatic LSV (air suspension)
28 1
1 Axle semi-trailer 841 700 873 0
with automatic LSV (air suspension)
MEA 5
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5 MEA 2 Axle semi-trailer 841 700 861 0
with automatic LSV (air suspension)
30 1
2 Axle semi-trailer 841 700 861 0
with automatic LSV (air suspension)
MEA 5
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5 MEA 2 Axle semi-trailer
with automatic LSV
841 700 862 0
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2 Axle semi-trailer
with automatic LSV
841 700 862 0 MEA 5
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5 MEA 2 Axle semi-trailer
with manual LSV
841 700 863 0
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2 Axle semi-trailer
with manual LSV
841 700 863 0 MEA 5
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5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer 841 700 511 0
with manual LSV (air suspension)
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3 Axle semi-trailer 841 700 511 0
with manual LSV (air suspension)
MEA 5
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5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer 841 700 516 0
with automatic LSV (air suspension)
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3 Axle semi-trailer 841 700 516 0
with automatic LSV (air suspension)
MEA 5
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5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer
with automatic LSV
841 700 517 0
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3 Axle semi-trailer
with automatic LSV
841 700 517 0 MEA 5
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5 MEA 4 Axle semi-trailer
with manual LSV
841 700 880 0
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4 Axle semi-trailer
with manual LSV
841 700 880 0 MEA 5
1 43
5 MEA 4 Axle semi-trailer
with automatic LSV
841 700 881 0
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4 Axle semi-trailer
with automatic LSV
841 700 881 0 MEA 5
1 45
5 MEA 4 Axle semi-trailer 841 700 882 0
with automatic LSV (air suspension)
46
4 Axle semi-trailer 841 700 882 0
with automatic LSV (air suspension)
MEA 5
47
5 MEA 2 Axle semi-trailer
with automatic LSV
841 700 256 0
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2 Axle semi-trailer
with automatic LSV
841 700 256 0 MEA 5
1 49
5 MEA 2 Axle semi-trailer 841 700 556 0
with automatic LSV (air suspension)
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2 Axle semi-trailer 841 700 556 0
with automatic LSV (air suspension)
MEA 5
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5 MEA 2 Axle semi-trailer
with automatic LSV
841 700 557 0
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2 Axle semi-trailer
with automatic LSV
841 700 557 0 MEA 5
1 53
5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer 841 700 243 0
with automatic LSV (air suspension)
54 1
3 Axle semi-trailer 841 700 243 0
with automatic LSV (air suspension)
MEA 5
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5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer
with automatic LSV
841 700 244 0
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3 Axle semi-trailer
with automatic LSV
841 700 244 0 MEA 5
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5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer
no load detection
58 1
3 Axle semi-trailer
with manual LSV
MEA 5
1 59
5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer 841 700 972 0
with automatic LSV (steel spring) (ref.-no. 841 701 063 0)
60 1
3 Axle semi-trailer
with automatic LSV
841 700 972 0 MEA 5
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5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer 841 700 972 0
with automatic LSV (air suspension) (ref.-no. 841 701 065 0)
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3 Axle semi-trailer
with automatic LSV
841 700 972 0 MEA 5
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5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer
no load detection
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3 Axle semi-trailer
with manual LSV
MEA 5
1 65
5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer 841 700 973 0
with automatic LSV (steel spring) (ref.-no. 841 701 066 0)
66 1
3 Axle semi-trailer
with automatic LSV
841 700 973 0 MEA 5
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5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer 841 700 973 0
with automatic LSV (air suspension) (ref. no. 841 701 067 0
68 1
3 Axle semi-trailer 841 700 973 0
with automatic LSV (air suspension)
MEA 5
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5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer
TEBS E without PEM
841 701 101 0
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3 Axle semi-trailer
TEBS E without PEM
841 701 101 0 MEA 5
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5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer
TEBS with PEM
841 701 239 0
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3 Axle semi-trailer
TEBS with PEM
841 701 239 0 MEA 5
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5 MEA 3 Axle Dolly
with manual LSV
841 600 543 0
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3 Axle Dolly
with manual LSV
841 600 543 0 MEA 5
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5 MEA 3 Axle Dolly 841 600 544 0
with automatic LSV (steel spring)
76 1
3 Axle Dolly 841 600 544 0
with automatic LSV (steel spring)
MEA 5
1 77
5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer-to-tow 841 700 247 0
with manual LSV
78 1
3 Axle semi-trailer-to-tow 841 700 247 0
with manual LSV
MEA 5
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5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer-to-tow 841 700 519 0
with automatic LSV (steel spring)
80 1
3 Axle semi-trailer-to-tow 841 700 519 0
with automatic LSV (steel spring)
MEA 5
1 81
5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer 841 801 448 0
Air suspension with automatically lift axle control
82 1
3 Axle semi-trailer 841 801 448 0
Air suspension with automatically lift axle control
MEA 5
1 83
5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer 841 802 150 0
TEBS E (without PEM), Air suspension with Rotary Slide Valve (RSV),
automatically lift axle control
84 1
3 Axle semi-trailer 841 802 150 0
TEBS E (with PEM), Air suspension with Rotary Slide Valve (RSV),
automatically lift axle control
MEA 5
1 85
5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer
TEBS E (with PEM), Air suspension with Rotary Slide Valve (RSV),
automatically lift axle control
86 1
MEA 5
1 87
5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer 841 802 153 0
TEBS E, Mechanical Suspension
88 1
3 Axle semi-trailer 841 802 153 0
TEBS E, Mechanical Suspension
MEA 5
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5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer
Air suspension with RSV, Height Limitation,
automatically lift axle control
90 1
3 Axle semi-trailer
Air suspension with RSV, Height Limitation,
automatically lift axle control
841 802 175 0
MEA 5
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5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer
Air suspension with RSV, automatically lift axle Control
92 1
MEA 5
1 93
5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer
Air suspension with RSV, no height limitation
94 1
3 Axle semi-trailer
Air suspension with RSV
MEA 5
1 95
5 MEA 3 Axle semi-trailer 841 802 176 0
Air suspension with RSV and height limitation
96 1
3 Axle semi-trailer 841 802 176 0
Air suspension with RSV and height limitation
MEA 5
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5 MEA
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