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DATA
iCorner
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Application
Knorr-Bremses intelligent cornering system, iCorner, is designed to work on:
Semi-trailers with two to five axles with a single lift axle group
Purpose
On vehicle combinations using semi-trailers the ability to meet the EU turning corridor is often difficult. When certain lift axle
configurations are fitted and activated, meeting the corridor requirement becomes impossible. In addition the wear on the
tyres of semi-trailers can be a major contributor to running costs.
iCorner is a function within Knorr-Bremses TEBSG2.1 braking system which interfaces with the trailers air suspension
system to enable the negotiation of tighter curves without hitting the kerbs and to minimise tyre wear.
Function
iCorner has two operating modes:
optimise turning circle
optimise tyre wear
lift axle
raised
iCorner continuously monitors the input from the wheel speed

sensors and can detect when the vehicle is entering a tight curve
or corner. Taking an example of a 3-axle semi-trailer with lift axle
control on axle 1, when iCorner is configured for optimising
turning circle it responds by lowering the lift axle at the front of the
bogie. This reduces the effective wheelbase of the trailer thereby
reducing the turning radius of the combination.
Trailer effective
wheelbase
(without iCorner)
Trailer effective
wheelbase
(with iCorner)
lift axle lowered

wheelbase reduced
Where the negotiation of tight bends is not an issue, iCorner can be programmed alternatively for optimising tyre wear
when it will endeavour (load permitting) to keep the minimum number of axles in contact with the road.
iCorner may be fitted on trailers with iCargo.
The information contained herein is subject to alteration without notice and therefore may not be the latest release. Please check our website www.knorr-bremseCVS.com for the latest update or contact your local Knorr-Bremse representative. The figurative mark K and the trademarks KNORR and KNORR-BREMSE are registered in the name of Knorr-Bremse AG. Additional terms and conditions apply; please refer to our website knorr-bremseCVS.com for full Disclaimer.
Note: If service work is carried out on a vehicle based on information provided herein, it is the responsibility of the workshop to ensure the vehicle is fully tested and in full functional order before the vehicle is returned into service. Knorr-Bremse accepts no liability for problems caused as a result of appropriate tests not being carried out.
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Product Data
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iCorner
System Requirements
Components required with iCorner:
Part No.
Type No.
Description
In the range
K019310 to K019319* or
K019350 to K019359*
ES2060
TEBS G2.1 Brake Module (TBM)
Trailer Electro-Pneumatic Module (TEPM)

K021940* or
K027900*
ES2070
ES2071
TEPM-S
TEPM-P
K015384* - 24 V Solenoid or
K017224* - pneumatic or
AE1141
K019882* - 12V Solenoid
Lift Axle Control Valve
See TEBS G2.1 Product Manual

Y037243 for suitable cables
Connecting Cables
* alternatives depending on vehicle design specification
Installation
iCorner is a function of the TEBSG2.1 braking system and requires the fitment of a suitable TEBSG2.1 Brake Module
(TBM) plus suitable Lift Axle Controls (LAC) as normally fitted to trailers - see System Requirements.
The TBM, TEPM and the LACs should be installed as specified in the TEBS G2.1 Product Manual Y037243.
iCorner - typical installation - electrically signalled LAC
3
2
71
1
2
3
4
TEBS G2.1 Brake Module (TBM)

Trailer Electro-Pneumatic
Module Standard (TEPM-S)
Lift Axle Control (LAC) Valve
Levelling Valve
iCorner003bw
The information contained herein is subject to alteration without notice and therefore may not be the latest release. Please check our website www.knorr-bremseCVS.com for the latest update or contact
your local Knorr-Bremse representative. The figurative mark K and the trademarks KNORR and KNORR-BREMSE are registered in the name of Knorr-Bremse AG. Additional terms and conditions apply; please refer to our website knorr-bremseCVS.com for full Disclaimer.
Knorr-Bremse Group
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iCorner
YE
BN
WH
WH/GN
WH/BN
SP
LAC
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
BK
YE
BK
YE
RD
24V_VALVE
BK
24V_ECU
YE
GND_H
BN
GND_M
WH
WL
WH/GN
24V-CAN-H
WH/BN
24V-CAN-L
BK
AUX IO 1
AUX IO 2
AUX IO 3
SENS_Sup / TriState 1
SENS_In / TriState 2
SENS_GND
Brake-Light 24V
Brake-Light GND
WH
5V-CAN-L
BN
10
5V-CAN-H
YE
11
AUX IO 12 - RET
BK
12
AUX IO 3 - RET
BK
S-B
(YE)
Power
2
1
(BK)
(WH)
(BN)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
(YE)
(BK)
(WH)
(BN)
1
2
3
4
5
6
S-E
Aux
S-C
S-A
Trailer Electro-pneumatic Module Standard

(TEPM-S)
YE
TEBS G2.1 - ECU
BK
S-F
RD
Power
In-Out
ISO 7638
S-D
iCorner - typical Installation - electrically signalled LAC with TEPM-S
TEBS-G2-057_ems_c
Set Up
Setting up of iCorner is carried out using
the KnorrBremse ECUtalk diagnostic
software.
ECUtalk version 2.3.16.0 or higher is
required. This can be downloaded from
KnorrBremseCVS.com.
Use ECUtalk to configure the lift axles as
required.
Click Next.
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iCorner
The iCorner parameters are set under the AUXIO tab TH & MH
Set the required control parameters. iCorner can be automatically disabled
above a set speed (this is the same speed as used for Traction Help (TH)).
The Load [%] setting controls the degree of load that can be experienced
on the other (non-controlled) axle(s). The default is set to 100% but it may
also be possible to program different values (from 90% upwards).
There is a drop-down list which controls the configuration of iCorner:
for minimum turning circle
or
for minimum tyre wear
Click on Next and complete the normal set up of the TEBS software.
Note: Ensure that the recommendations of the axle manufacturer are

observed with regard to overload.
Note: It is the vehicle manufacturers responsibility to ensure that the air
suspension system is capable of supplying sufficient air pressure and volume to the air bags of the axles not raised
or off-loaded during iCorner operation to ensure that the required axle load is carried by those axles.
Operation
iCorner is a function of Knorr-Bremses TEBSG2.1 braking system which interfaces with the trailers air suspension system
and intelligently manages the pressure in the air bags of an axle to temporarily reduce the load carried by that axle.
iCorner continuously monitors the input from the wheel speed sensors and can tell when the vehicle is entering a tight curve
or corner by the difference between the sensor signals. iCorner is activated by a 5% difference in wheel speed signals.
iCorner also monitors the air suspension pressure to establish the axle/bogie loading. Taking an example of a 3-axle
semi-trailer with iCorner and lift axle control on axle 1, it responds by lowering the lift axle at the front of the bogie. This
reduces the effective wheelbase of the trailer thereby reducing the turning circle of the combination.
Note: it is possible that the brakes on the trailer could be applied during iCorner operation and to avoid any tyre damage
under these conditions it is recommended that the service brakes on the lift axle are controlled via a TEPM-S or TEPM-P.
Irrespective of the loading on the trailer, the lowering and raising of lift axles is controlled by iCorner such that the loading on
axles does not exceed the programmed maximum load. The default setting for automatically disabling iCorner is 100%. If
this load figure has been reduced during Set Up then iCorner will adjust the load accordingly. It is possible to define values
from 90% upwards.
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iCorner
iCorner configured for minimum turning circle
Lift axle control on axle 1
axle 1 lowered
by iCorner
axle 3 raised
by iCorner
When iCorner is configured for minimum tyre wear, using the example of a 3-axle semi-trailer, it will raise and lower the lift
axles (as loading permits) in order to minimise tyre wear through:
firstly minimising the number of axles carrying load (reducing tyre scrub)
controlling the geometry of the axles carrying load to minimise tyre wear
iCorner configured for minimum tyre wear
axle 1 raised
by iCorner
axle 3 raised
by iCorner
Note: The iCorner function is best applied to front lift axles for minimising tyre wear.
When iCorner detects from the wheel speed sensor signals that the vehicle has straightened up sufficiently, its operation
ceases and the axle controlled by iCargo is treated as a normal lift axle under the control of the automatic lift axle control
logic.
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Product Data
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iCorner
The iCorner function is deactivated during ABS and RSP operation and by certain other braking, traction and suspension
commands. The priority of iCorner relative to other functions is shown below:
Priority
Function
Description
Highest
Auxiliary Design Language (ADL)
An ADL program may override any calculated lift axle

state.
Activation
of a
function
will
override
any action
requested
by a
function
with a
lower
priority
Lowest
ISO 11992 or J1939 CAN commands A command such as Raise or Lower a lift axle will
disable all lower priority functions.
Driver request
Driver request via a connected manual switch input

such as Traction Help.
ISO 11992 CAN ATC status
ATC Active will cause an automatic Traction Help

request.
iCorner
An iCorner command will override any iCargo or

Automatic Lift Axle Control command.
iCargo
An iCargo command will override any Automatic Lift

Axle Control command.
Automatic Lift Axle Control (LAC)
If no other request is active then the Automatic Lift

Axle Control will take control of the lift axle(s).
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Doc. No. Y109236 (EN - Rev. 001)

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iCorner continuously monitors the input from the wheel speed

lift axle lowered

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TEBS G2.1 Brake Module (TBM)

Trailer Electro-Pneumatic Module (TEPM)

Lift Axle Control Valve

See TEBS G2.1 Product Manual

* alternatives depending on vehicle design specification

TEBS G2.1 Brake Module (TBM)

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Trailer Electro-pneumatic Module Standard

TEBS G2.1 - ECU

iCorner - typical Installation - electrically signalled LAC with TEPM-S

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Note: Ensure that the recommendations of the axle manufacturer are

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iCorner configured for minimum turning circle

Lift axle control on axle 1

Lift axle control on axle 3

iCorner configured for minimum tyre wear

Lift axle control on axle 1

Lift axle control on axle 3

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Auxiliary Design Language (ADL)

An ADL program may override any calculated lift axle

Driver request via a connected manual switch input

ISO 11992 CAN ATC status

ATC Active will cause an automatic Traction Help

An iCorner command will override any iCargo or

An iCargo command will override any Automatic Lift

Automatic Lift Axle Control (LAC)

If no other request is active then the Automatic Lift

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