Jaltest (JDC546A) | ZF Ergopower 6-pins OBD - 16-pins OBD2 Adapter Cable | Work Vehicle
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The Jaltest JDC546A connects the 6-pin diagnostic connector of the ZF Ergopower transmission to the 16-pin OBD2 port of your Jaltest diagnostic cable. On the vehicle side is a white plastic connector with six positions in two rows of three, set in a black overmoulded housing with a locking tab at the top. Halfway along the cable is a turquoise marker ring; the cable measures 28 to 30 cm.
With this connection, the Jaltest software reads the ZF - Ergopower transmission control unit, the powershift gearbox that ZF supplies for wheel loaders, dumpers and similar machines. Jaltest lists this unit under Gearbox, with fault codes, measured values, actuator tests, ECU data and calibration. The cable works with Jaltest Link V8.1 and V9 and is covered by Jaltest OHW.
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Applications and functions
Through this connection, the Jaltest software accesses the transmission control unit of the ZF Ergopower gearbox. This unit is separate from the engine control and has its own diagnostic connector, also on machines that have a different connection besides it.
Control units you can access
- ZF - Ergopower: Powershift transmission.
What you can do
- Fault codes: Read and clear.
- Measured values: Speeds and temperatures.
- Actuator tests: Test clutches and valves.
- ECU data: Data from the control unit.
- Calibration: For example after work on the gearbox.
- Live data monitoring: In figures and graphs.
How to use it
- Locating the connection: In the cab or near the gearbox control unit.
- Connecting: Plug the JDC546A into the white 6-pin connector.
- Linking the Link: Connect the OBD2 end to the Jaltest Link.
- Ignition on: Switch the ignition on without starting the engine.
- Reading out: Select the machine and Gearbox, ZF - Ergopower.
Compatible vehicles and applications
The transmission determines compatibility, not the machine make. This cable is for the ZF Ergopower powershift gearbox and is therefore widely applicable. Check which diagnostic connector is fitted to the gearbox on your machine before ordering.
Application:
- Work machines with ZF Ergopower: Such as wheel loaders and articulated dump trucks.
- Machine make not decisive: Jaltest supports the Ergopower on the machines in which ZF supplies the gearbox.
- Year of manufacture not decisive: Work machines have no mandatory diagnostic connection, so this connector remains in use.
Package contents
- 1x Jaltest (JDC546A) | ZF Ergopower 6-pin OBD - 16-pin OBD2 Adapter Cable | Work Vehicle
Technical specifications
General
- The manufacturer of the cable. Jaltest cables work with Jaltest diagnostic equipment.Brand
- Jaltest (Cojali)
- The type of cable. A diagnostic cable connects to the diagnostic socket, a measuring cable tests an individual component.Cable type
- Adapter cable
- The Jaltest software package the cable belongs to. A licence for that module is required to use the cable.Jaltest software module
- OHW construction and off-road
Connections
- The version of the Jaltest Link diagnostic interface the cable fits. Not every cable works with every version.Compatible Jaltest Link
- Jaltest Link V8.1
- Jaltest Link V9
- The connector on the diagnostic device side. It must fit your interface or diagnostic cable.Interface-side connector
- 16-pin OBD2
- The connector on the vehicle, engine or machine side. It must fit the diagnostic socket or the component.Vehicle-side connector
- 6-pin OBD
- The length of the cable. A longer cable allows more room to work.Cable length
- 28 to 30 cm
Diagnostics
- Whether fault codes can be cleared as well as read. Some systems only allow reading.Clear fault codes
- Yes
- Whether the current sensor values can be viewed while the vehicle is running. Useful for tracing a fault.View live data
- Yes
- Whether components can be activated from the device. This shows whether the fault lies with the component or the wiring.Activate components
- Yes
- Whether components or sensors can be recalibrated. Often required after a component has been replaced.Perform calibrations
- Yes
Usage
- The Jaltest cable set that also contains this cable. If you already own that set, you may already have this cable.Part of cable set
- OHW cable set complete
- Reference number
- JDC546A
- Control units
- ZF - Ergopower (transmission control)
- Required for use
- Jaltest Link V8.1 or V9 and a licence for Jaltest OHW
Other specifications
- Application
- ZF Ergopower powershift transmission
- Part of cable set
- OHW cable set complete (70002026)

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