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Program Odometer Source with MR55

Setting the configuration value of the JX55 or JX200 using the handheld

Setting the ODO Source
J1939 and J1708 buses, with the MR-55 handheld
First, move the bus away from all fuel lane FRs and Gate FRs, into a parking lot for example.
Then put the MR-55 handheld in tech mode and set the ODO source. This example sets it to 17, the recommended value for J1939 buses.
Step 1: Enter tech mode
From the Main Menu:
1.Press ID
2.Press NO
3.Press YES
The handheld is now in tech mode, indicated by the asterisks around Main Menu:
** MAIN MENU **
Stay in tech mode for the rest of the procedure.
Step 2: Open the ODO SOURCE setting
1.Press 1 to read the module.
2.The Read Results screen appears, for example:
BUS> 0000/005082
ODO>       331.1
EHRS>        0.0
IHRS         N/A
From the Read Results screen, press CLEAR
3.Press 3 for INITIAL VALUES.
1. RF PARAMETERS
2. SET BUS#
3. INITIAL VALUES
4. GPS SETTINGS
4.Press 2 for ODO SOURCE.
1. INITIAL ODO
2. ODO SOURCE
3. ENGINE HOURS
4. MORE
Step 3: Enter the value
Pick the value for the bus type:
Bus typeValueWhat it does
J1939 (newer buses, since 2013)17Vehicle total distance (SPN 245). Recommended.
J1939 (newer buses, since 2013)49High-resolution vehicle distance (SPN 917).
J1939 (newer buses, since 2013)929Allows setting the initial ODO. Engine and idle hours reported.
J1708 (older buses)0Vehicle total distance (PID 245). Recommended.
J1708 (older buses)97Allows setting the initial ODO. No engine or idle hours reported.
1.Enter the value. For 17, type 1 7
2.Press SEND to program the module.
Step 4: Read again and confirm
1.Press CLEAR until you are back at the Main Menu.
2.Press 1 to read the module again, then press CLEAR
3.Press 3 for INITIAL VALUES, then 2 for ODO SOURCE.
4.Confirm the CURRENT SETTING shows 17, then press CLEAR to leave without changing it.
If it won't take
•Timed out: the MR-55 stays locked to the module for only 60 to 90 seconds. If it times out while you move through the menus, press RESET, read the module again and repeat the steps.
•Shows the setting but won't change it: editing of the ODO source has been locked with an administrator PIN. Contact your administrator.