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3.3 Operating Modes
The Tow‑Pro
®
Elite offers two modes of operation —
Proportional
and
User Controlled
. On the
first application of power to the black wire, the Tow‑Pro
®
Elite will start‑up in Proportional mode.
Every time a trailer is connected, the Tow‑Pro
®
Elite will start up in the mode that was last selected
(provided the black wire has remained connected to power/battery positive).
3.3.1 PROPORTIONAL MODE (BLUE LED)
If the status indication LED on the control knob is glowing BLUE, the
Tow‑Pro
®
Elite is in
Proportional Mode
.
In Proportional Mode, the Tow‑Pro
®
Elite will apply the trailer brakes
at a level proportional to the vehicle deceleration. The control knob
setting, 0 to 10, will set the brakes from a lighter to a heavier trailer brake
application. Simply put,
the harder the 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
to the level set by the user on the gain control knob. The control
knob setting, 0 to 10, will set the brakes from Zero to Full trailer brake
application. Simply put,
the trailer will brake to the level set by the
control knob (regardless of how hard the vehicle brakes).
This
mode is often preferred for off road or precision use and may require
frequent attention from the user.
NOTICE
It is important to consider the road surface and conditions when selecting a mode and level
setting. When changing conditions we advise to review your controller settings and adjust
according to your preference.
