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Jaltest  |  SKU: JDC540A

Jaltest (JDC540A) | Bosch Rexroth 8-pins R232 - 16-pins OBD2 Adapter Cable | Work Vehicle

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€212,95 incl.
€175,99 excl.

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The Jaltest JDC540A is the diagnostic cable for Bosch Rexroth BODAS control units with RS232 diagnostics; it connects the 8-pin RS232 connector to the 16-pin OBD2 port of your Jaltest diagnostic cable. This connector is part of the control unit itself and is typically located in the cab or control cabinet with the machine's electronics. The determining factor is the Bosch Rexroth control unit installed in the machine, not the machine manufacturer, which means the same cable works across work machines from different manufacturers.

With this connection, Jaltest diagnostic equipment reads the BODAS RC Series (RS232), the programmable machine controller that manages hydrostatic drive and work functions in work machines. This version covers fault codes plus live data readings, ECU information, parameters and real-time data monitoring, but does not include component control, calibration or reset functions. The cable falls under Jaltest OHW (Off-Highway machines) and Jaltest MHE (Material Handling Equipment).

KEY BENEFITS

✔Accesses the BODAS RC Series (RS232), the programmable control unit with serial diagnostic port.
✔This version covers fault codes plus live data readings, ECU information and parameters.
✔Real-time data monitoring of BODAS control is available through Jaltest.
✔System-dependent: The Bosch Rexroth control unit in the machine determines compatibility, not the machine brand.

IMPORTANT NOTES

✕For RS232 versions only; CAN versions (RC Series 20, 21, 22, 30 and 31 and RC Scan) operate over the CAN bus and require their own connector.
✕With BODAS RC Series (RS232), component control, calibration and reset functions are not supported.
✕Coverage varies by BODAS version: With some CAN variants, Jaltest is limited to real-time data only.
✕Requires a Jaltest Link with valid OHW or MHE license; the cable itself does not provide coverage.

Applications and features

Using this connection, you can access the programmable BODAS machine control unit from Bosch Rexroth with Jaltest software.

Control units you can access

  • BODAS RC Series (RS232), Programmable control unit: The version this cable is designed for, featuring the broadest function set in the BODAS family.

What you can do

  • Read and clear fault codes: Access the fault memory of the BODAS control unit and clear it after repairs.
  • View measured values: The current readings from sensors connected to the machine control unit.
  • Configure parameters: Read and adjust the BODAS control settings.
  • Live data monitoring: Track system values during operation in numerical and graphical format.

Compatible vehicles and applications

The control unit is what matters, not the machine brand. This cable is designed for the Bosch Rexroth BODAS control unit with RS232 diagnostic port, making it widely compatible.

Application:

  • Work and construction machinery equipped with a Bosch Rexroth BODAS RC control unit with RS232 diagnostics
  • Machine brand doesn't matter: BODAS is integrated as a control system by various machine manufacturers
  • Year of manufacture doesn't matter: Work machines have no mandatory diagnostic connection requirement, so this connector remains in use
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Good to know: The 8-pin RS232 connection is part of the BODAS control unit itself and is typically located in the cab or control cabinet. Bosch Rexroth also offers CAN versions with different connectors alongside RS232. Check which connection your machine has before ordering.

Package contents

  • 1x Jaltest (JDC540A) | Bosch Rexroth 8-pin RS232 - 16-pin OBD2 Adapter Cable | Work Vehicle

Technical specifications

Specification Description
Brand Jaltest (Cojali)
Reference Number JDC540A
Type Adapter Cable
Application Bosch Rexroth BODAS RC Series with RS232 diagnostic port
System-side Connection 8-pin R232
Interface-side Connection 16-pin OBD2
Control Units BODAS RC Series (RS232), programmable machine control
Segment Work Vehicles
Jaltest Module Jaltest OHW (Off-Highway machines) and Jaltest MHE (Material Handling Equipment)
Required to Use Jaltest Link with valid software license