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Frequently Asked Questions | 25

Will my trailer brakes work while I am reversing?

The Tow‑Pro

Elite is designed to apply the trailer brakes whether the vehicle is travelling forward

or in reverse. The effectiveness of the brake application in reverse will depend on the mechanical
design of your particular electric brake system.

I have a 2 axle trailer, is the Tow‑Pro

Elite suitable for my trailer?

Yes, the Tow‑Pro

Elite is designed to operate up to 3‑axle trailers.

I lost the knob/nut/bezel, where can I get one?

The knob, nut or bezel can be purchased as spare parts.

Can I connect the Tow‑Pro

Elite through my cigarette lighter socket?

No, as most ‘power sockets’ are rated around 10 A which is insufficient to power trailer brakes and
stop lamps circuits. In addition, these outlets may not be powered continuously.

Summary of Contents for EBRH-ACCV3-12

Page 1: ...Tow Pro Elite Electric Trailer Brake Controller 12V MODEL EBRH ACCV3 12 ...

Page 2: ...nding on the road or terrain conditions vehicle type or driver preference The Tow Pro Elite features Active Calibration which constantly monitors the direction of travel and will even calibrate with no trailer attached and can be mounted in any orientation The unit is able to operate electric trailer brakes for 12 V vehicle systems without the need for manual selection or extra components or wirin...

Page 3: ... 8 2 2 Wiring the brake controller 9 2 3 Mounting the Remote Head 13 2 4 Active Calibration 15 3 OPERATION 16 3 1 Adjusting the Braking Force 16 3 2 Manual Override 16 3 3 Operating Modes 17 3 4 Park Brake Feature 19 3 5 Visual User Guide 19 3 6 LED Indication 20 3 7 Troubleshooting 21 4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND CHECKS 23 5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 24 6 WARRANTY 26 ...

Page 4: ...itry and may cause erratic trailer braking 3 A Fuse or Circuit Breaker of appropriate rating must be installed to protect the vehicle system Please refer to the wiring instructions starting on page 10 for specific instructions on where to install the Fuse or Circuit Breaker and for appropriate Fuse or Circuit Breaker rating The Fuse or Circuit Breaker must be installed as close as possible to the ...

Page 5: ...e insurance claim and the possibility of further legal action If the tow vehicle or trailer s maximum load is exceeded police and transport authorities have the power to order the combination off the road until the issue is corrected This may necessitate leaving the trailer on the side of the road while a vehicle with suitable towing capacity is sourced or the trailer load is reduced Please contac...

Page 6: ... 12 V Max Trailer Axles 3 Axles Nominal Current Draw 18 A Max Rated Current 25 A Standby Current 5 mA Operating Temp 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Weight 200 g 7 05 oz Warranty 2 years 1 1 Kit Contents 2 1 7 6 4 3 5 Reference Description 1 Remote Head Assembly 2 Main Unit 3 Remote Head Knob 4 Remote Head Nut 5 Remote Head Bezel 6 Main Unit Wires and Connector 0 5m 1 7 7 Remote Head Cable 1 m 3 3 ...

Page 7: ...ended 43 5 mm 1 7 46 5 mm 1 8 10 0 mm 0 39 10 0 mm 0 39 Brake Lights RED Input Power BLACK Ground Earth WHITE Brake Output BLUE Remote Head Connection 11 5 mm 0 45 20 0 mm 0 79 20 0 mm 0 79 30 0 mm 1 18 84 5 mm 3 33 67 mm 2 64 74 mm 2 92 100 0 mm 3 94 104 0 mm 4 09 28 8 mm 1 13 ...

Page 8: ...lled A change of orientation will affect the system calibration CAUTION Ensure that the Tow Pro Elite is mounted securely in a fixed location Failure to mount securely will result in inaccurate braking force measurements and incorrect braking of the trailer Ensure that the Tow Pro Elite is installed inside the vehicle cabin and away from any environmental conditions that may cause damage including...

Page 9: ... trailer braking 2 2 1 RED WIRE VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHT CONNECTION The requirements for a suitable connection of a brake controller trigger wire are specific This connection point must Provide a voltage of the same voltage level as the Start Battery while the vehicle brakes are applied Have 0 volts output while the vehicle brakes are not applied Accept battery voltage input when the brake controller m...

Page 10: ...ectric Trailer Brakes Blue Red 30 A Fuse or Circuit Breaker CBK30 EB 12 V Vehicle Start Battery Ground Black Dash mount controls for Tow Pro White 1 25 mm2 3 0 mm2 3 0 mm2 1 25 mm2 Ground 12V INPUT For red wire connection see Section 2 2 1 Red Wire Vehicle Brake light Connection page 9 NOTICE The Input Power Black wire must be connected directly to the positive terminal of the start battery via a ...

Page 11: ...c Hydraulic System Power Supply for Electric Hydraulic System Output Wire Blue Tow Pro Brake Signal 12 V Start Battery For wire selection refer to the wiring gauge guide in Section 2 2 5 Wiring Gauge Guide page 13 To 12 V Vehicle Brake Light Trigger To Electric Hydraulic Brake System Blue Red 30 A Fuse or Circuit Breaker CBK30 EB 12 V Vehicle Start Battery Ground Black Dash mount Controls for Tow ...

Page 12: ...rake signal from the brake light wire of the trailer plug as it will capture all braking events that illuminate the vehicle brake lights NOTE if the brake signal is sourced at the trailer plug a diode MUST be fitted on the vehicles brake light wire on the vehicle side of the point where the brake signal is sourced This prevents the back feeding of 12V into the vehicle when the Tow Pro is manually ...

Page 13: ...ned to be mounted on or around the vehicle dashboard and when installed correctly complies with Australian Design Rule ADR 21 which sets requirements for devices mounted on the dashboard The Tow Pro Elite remote head can be mounted directly to the dashboard to the centre console or through a spare knock out switch panel and requires only two holes to be drilled as per the Mounting Guide in Section...

Page 14: ...unting holes 2 Place bezel optional to cleaned surface 0 8 Nm 0 6 lbf ft 3 Insert Remote Head shaft through the hole and fasten with nut 4 Turn shaft fully anti clockwise Level marker 5 Apply knob with 0 aligned to level marker on the bezel 6 Test installed remote head for correct function CAUTION Ensure the remote head push button activates correctly when installed into panels with a thickness gr...

Page 15: ... When the Tow Pro Elite is first installed it will begin learning its mounting orientation through Active Calibration as soon as you start driving at this point Proportional Mode is selected but not yet fully operational Until the Tow Pro Elite has determined its mounting orientation the unit will function as if in User Controlled mode this is indicated by the LED glowing green with blue flashes A...

Page 16: ...ing of 0 will result in no trailer braking output 3 2 Manual Override Pressing the gain control knob whilst driving will apply the manual override brake The manual override brake will apply the trailer brakes only and will also apply the trailer brake lights and will turn the LED indicator RED Depending on the vehicle wiring it may also apply the vehicle brake lights The manual override is designe...

Page 17: ...vehicle brakes are applied the harder the trailer will brake This mode is designed for highway travelling or everyday use and requires minimal input from the user whilst travelling 3 3 2 USER CONTROLLED MODE GREEN LED If the status indication LED on the control knob is glowing GREEN the Tow Pro Elite is in User Controlled Mode In User Controlled Mode the Tow Pro Elite will apply the trailer brakes...

Page 18: ...te the knob fully counter clockwise 2 Apply Vehicle Brakes 3 Double click the knob two pushes within 1 second 4 Release Vehicle Brakes NOTICE If you are unable to change modes check that the remote head is not installed into a panel which is too thick and that the button is able to be depressed fully Refer to 2 3 2 Mounting the Remote Head on a Dash or Console Panel on page 14 for details Ensure y...

Page 19: ...lst stopped If the controller determines the trailer brakes are not required to keep the vehicle stationary the output will be decreased to Zero 3 5 Visual User Guide Proportional Mode Blue LED User Controlled Mode Green LED Heavier trailer Lighter trailer Heavier brake force Lighter brake force Rotate knob to adjust brake level Rotate knob to adjust brake level Brake applied Red LED Brake applied...

Page 20: ...lue Green flashing Not Applicable Sleep Mode1 Blue Breathing on button push2 Trailer Connected Solid Blue Solid Green Braking Blue to Red3 Green to Red3 Fault Code Trailer braking performance potentially compromised Flashing in any sequence other than Blue Green Refer to Section 3 7 Troubleshooting page 21 or contact an experienced auto electrician 1 Sleep Mode occurs when there is no trailer conn...

Page 21: ...ng a Blue Green sequence The unit is in the process of calibrating this is NOT a fault Keep driving normally and the unit will calibrate 1 Second The LED is YELLOW and flashes PURPLE twice There is a fault with the unit and or the installation Check and clean trailer plug connection Please contact REDARC or visit your local auto electrician for further assistance 1 Second The LED is YELLOW and fla...

Page 22: ...ormally and the unit will calibrate 1 Second The LED is flashing BLUE The Remote Head cable may be damaged Replace the cable between the Remote Head and the Main Unit 1 Second The LED is flashing BLUE The power supply to the unit is not stable Check the BLACK and WHITE wires for loose connections 1 Second The LED is flashing BLUE The RED wire is constantly at a low voltage Check the voltage at the...

Page 23: ... your trailer Correct brake light operation on both your vehicle and trailer Correct operation and setting of the electric brake controller Correct operation of your trailer brakes Check that your breakaway system is operating correctly and that the breakaway battery is healthy if applicable Ensure that the tow hitch and safety chains and weight distribution systems are setup correctly PERIODICALL...

Page 24: ... How do I set the levelling of the main unit Yes the unit can be installed inside the vehicle at any angle provided it is firmly secured and in a location which allows access to the intended remote head location For more information see Mounting the main unit on page 8 Mounting the Remote Head on page 13 Mounting the Remote Head on a Dash or Console Panel on page 14 My trailer is 3 5 tonnes fully ...

Page 25: ...r electric brake system I have a 2 axle trailer is the Tow Pro Elite suitable for my trailer Yes the Tow Pro Elite is designed to operate up to 3 axle trailers I lost the knob nut bezel where can I get one The knob nut or bezel can be purchased as spare parts Can I connect the Tow Pro Elite through my cigarette lighter socket No as most power sockets are rated around 10 A which is insufficient to ...

Page 26: ...Corporation c o Shallco Inc 308 Component Dr Smithfield NC 27577 USA Australia 61 8 8322 4848 New Zealand 64 9 222 1024 UK Europe 44 0 20 3930 8109 USA 1 704 247 5150 Canada 1 604 260 5512 Mexico 52 558 526 2898 CHECKING THE PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER The Product Serial Number is located on the side of the Main Unit and on the side of the Product Packaging The Serial Number Label contains the Part Numb...

Page 27: ... Patent 2014224076 Australian Registered Innovation Patent 2017100513 U S A US Patent No US 9 446 747 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Copyright REDARC Electronics Pty Ltd All rights reserved REDARC THE POWER OF REDARC and Tow Pro are trademarks of REDARC Electronics Pty Ltd ...

Page 28: ...INST172 1 EN CONTACT Australia 1300 REDARC New Zealand 64 9 222 1024 UK Europe 44 0 20 3930 8109 redarc com au USA 1 704 247 5150 Canada 1 604 260 5512 Mexico 52 558 526 2898 redarcelectronics com ...

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