The present invention provides a diagnostic and control system for a patientsupport, whereinthe patient support includes one or more of a plurality of electronicelements. Such elements mayinclude load sensors, tilt sensors, actuators for adjusting patient supportangles, in addition to otherelectronic elements. The diagnostic and control system can enable the specificcontrol of each ofthese electronic element for desired operation thereof and further can enablemonitoring of theoperating conditions of these electronic elements and additional patientsupport conditions.