A method for diagnosing a braking system using a system including a
radio-based hand-held analyzer, at least one radio-based feed valve, and
at least one mobile data unit. The braking system includes at least one
brake pipe section, a reservoir, and at least one brake cylinder. The
brake pipe section connects to the reservoir, the brake cylinder, and the
radio-based feed valve. The hand-held radio-based analyzer communicates
with the mobile data unit and the radio-based feed valve. The method
includes retrieving brake system data and information using the hand-held
analyzer, interpreting the retrieved data and information, and performing
maintenance functions based on the interpretation of the data and
information.
