Elecbrakes EB2 Manual de usuario
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USER GUIDE
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. What is a brake controller?
. Installation
What you’ll need
Mounting Orientation
How to install
. Connecting Your Device
Tap + Tow - Pairing The Device
Checking your Connection
. Setting Up Your Unit
Setting your forward direction
Adjusting your brakes
Using Manual Override
Managing program settings
CONTENTS
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ABOUT ELECTRIC BRAKE
CONTROLLERS
The trailer will brake at the proportional rate provided by the brake controller.
The Elecbrakes EB2 unit is activated by the brake light voltage.
It measures the braking force and applies it to the trailer.
Push the brake pedal in the vehicle or use the manual override.
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A brake controller, as the name suggests, is a device that controls the braking force
on the trailers brakes. It does this by varying its output based on how hard you apply
the brakes in the vehicle. This is called proportional braking. The brake controller also
allows the user to adjust braking sensitivity and apply manual override which applies
trailer brakes only.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
Depending on the mass of your trailer you may be legally required to
use an active braking system. The EB2 can be used for both electric
and electric-over-hydraulic braking systems. Reference the ADR38/05
standard for more information.
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WHAT YOU’LL NEED
• Elecbrakes Unit.
• x4 Included Mounting Screws.
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• ElecConnect Adaptor.
• Elecbrakes lead.
Ensure you select the correct adaptor for your installation
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2.1
Installation:
OPTIONAL:
If you would prefer not to use the mobile app to control your
EB2, you can use our optional remote. Sold separately.
For more information on how to use the remote, refer to our
Remote User Manual.
OVERRIDE
MENU
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• Drill
• PH2 drill bit
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• A smart phone device
Your phone must be either:
Apple IOS 15 or later
Android 10 or later
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2.2
Mounting
Orientation
OPTION :
Top of the draw bar.
OPTION :
Side of the draw bar.
OPTION :
Under the draw bar.
When mounting your unit to your trailer, ensure one of the sides or faces of the unit is mounted
parallel to the ground. See examples of the installation options below.
CABLE:
When selecting a mounting point ensure your cable can reach
the unit location prior to drilling mounting holes.
ANGLE:
Avoid mounting the unit on an incline.
Installation:
CONNECTIVITY:
For best connectivity avoid installing behind large metal objects
that block line of sight to the tow vehicle. Example: Tool Box.
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Fasten the unit to the draw bar using the mounting screws provided.
Connect your unit and adaptor via the ElecConnect leader.
Plug in the ElecConnect adaptor to your tow vehicle’s socket.
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HOW TO INSTALL
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Plug in the ElecConnect adaptor to the trailer plug.
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Installation:
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Use our Tap + Tow technology to download the app. Simply tap your
phone to the Elecbrakes logo on your brake controller and download the
app from the App Store or Play Store.
Tap again on the Elecbrakes logo to pair your unit.
3.1
TAP + TOW
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PAIRING THE DEVICE
IF USING THE ELECBRAKES REMOTE:
To connect the Elecbrakes remote, you must first download the
Elecbrakes app. Under ‘settings’ tap “Allow EB Remote”.
For more information on how to use the remote, refer to our Remote
User Manual.
Connecting Your Device
TAP+TOW NOT WORKING?
If NFC is not enabled on your smart phone, then the Tap + Tow
pairing will not work. Try looking in your phones settings to turn on
NFC or alternatively search for the device on the app manually.
IMPORTANT:
When using a mobile phone ensure that it is mounted
securely in a cradle.
Our Tap + Tow technology leverages the power of NFC (near field communication) that is embedded
in most modern smartphones allowing for seamless device pairing, access to unit diagnostics and
providing advanced troubleshooting capabilities all in the palm of your hand.
You can also add the Elecbrakes EB2 manually be tapping ‘Add Device’
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Start your vehicle and turn your headlights on.
3.2
CHECK YOUR CONNECTION
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Navigate to the home page on the Elecbrakes App.
Put your foot on the brake pedal.
Check that the red circle is now displayed on the
app indicating your unit is working correctly.
Connecting Your Device
The EB2 requires a constant power source in order to operate. Turning your vehicles headlights on
will activate the tail light circuit providing power to the EB2. Please note the auto (italic) setting in
some vehicles will not activate the tail light circuit
BRAKING
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SETTING THE
FORWARD DIRECTION
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2Now go to ‘Settings’ and tap ‘Device’. You should see a change from
auto to an angle between 0° to 360°.
Drive forward until you reach 40km/h and apply the brakes
firmly coming to a full stop.
DEVICE
Angle 180°
IMPORTANT
If this is the first time the Elecbrakes EB2 unit is being used, you will need
to follow the steps below in order to calibrate the forward direction.
During this calibration the Elecbrakes EB2 unit will brake at default
settings.
Setting Up Your Unit
TROUBLESHOOTING:
If the angle does not appear in the app,
repeat step 1 & 2 again prior to troubleshooting
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Minimum
ADJUSTING YOUR BRAKES
4.2
To set the forward response: Drive at 40-50km/h and brake firmly. The
optimal forward setting is when the tow vehicle and trailer brake as one.
Experiment with small changes until you are happy with the feel of the
forward brake response.
To set the minimum response: Drive slowly, approximately 20km/h,
and apply the brakes as lightly as you can. The optimal minimum setting
is usually when you can just barely feel that the trailer is braking.
Experiment with small changes until you are happy with the feel.
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MINIMUM RESPONSE
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FORWARD RESPONSE
Once you have confirmed that the installation angle is set, you can adjust your brake
response settings. The unit will be set at a default response that will need to be tailored
to your towing setup. You can configure dierent programs, to suit your scenario.
Your EB2 unit comes with default brake settings. We recommend
adjusting your brake response to your specific requirements. To adjust
the minimum, forward and reverse response, tap ‘settings’ on the app.
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REVERSE RESPONSE To set the reverse response: Reverse slowly and apply the brakes.
The optimal reverse setting is when the tow vehicle and trailer brake
as one. Experiment with small changes until you are happy with the
feel of the reverse brake response.
Setting Up Your Unit
Forward
Reverse
BRAKING RESPONSE
MINIMUM RESPONSE
FORWARD RESPONSE
REVERSE RESPONSE
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