This is exactly why the ZN081 exists: putting all the immobiliser-related parts of a Mercedes truck on the same bench, even though they communicate on CAN at different speeds, so you can run diagnostics and advanced procedures without the vehicle. It is used for module replacement, coding, virginising, personalisation, activation and key programming.
Required licences
MN031
Hardware / cables
AVDI
ZN081
ZN181
CB601
CB602
CB603
CB604
ZN084
⚠ WarningYou need the MN031 licence with the Abrites Diagnostics for Mercedes Trucks software: that is the combination the manual specifies for these operations. The gateway must be powered correctly (5A fuse + 24V supply for the modules that require it) before starting any write operation.
Procedure
Prepare the set: ZN081 CAN Gateway, CB601 to the AVDI, CB602 for the EZS/EIS, CB603 for the MCM, CB604 for the TCU, ZN084 24V/4A power supply and 5A fuse.
Connect the EZS/EIS with the CB602 cable to connector "B" of the gateway.
Connect the MCM with the CB603 cable and/or the TCU with the CB604 cable to connectors "C" and "D" of the gateway (one module per connector).
Fit the 5A fuse in the dedicated holder on the ZN081.
Connect the DC jack of the 24V/4A power supply and power up the bench.
Connect the AVDI to connector "A" of the gateway with the CB601 cable and start the Abrites Diagnostics for Mercedes Trucks software.
With the modules connected, the gateway synchronises the CAN communications running at different speeds: from here work through the software functions (diagnostic scan, coding read/write, module replacement, virginising, personalisation, activation, key programming).
Before virginising or personalising a module, read and save the unit's data: reading and saving is the first step specified for the MCM and it holds as a rule for the whole bench.
If you run into technical difficulties during the procedure, contact Abrites support at support@abrites.com.
Reference screenshots
Source: Manuale Abrites CAN Gateway, cap. 1-3 (p.6-10) · ⏱ estimated time varies