Elecbrakes A7SR-12 7 Pin Small Round To 7 Pin Large Round Adaptor Socket Owner’s Manual

Elecbrakes A7SR-12 7 Pin Small Round To 7 Pin Large Round Adaptor Socket

Product Usage Instructions

Specifications

• Product Name : Brake Controller
• Model : EB2
• Braking System Compatibility: Electric and electric-over-hydraulic
• Compatibility : Apple IOS 15 or later, Android 10 or later

What is a brake controller?

A brake controller is a device that controls the braking force on the trailer’s brakes. It achieves this by varying its output  based on how hard you apply the brakes in the vehicle, providing proportional braking. It also allows you to adjust braking sensitivity and apply manual override to activate the trailer brakes only.

To activate the brake controller:

1. Push the brake pedal in the vehicle OR use the manual override.
2. The Elecbrakes EB2 unit is activated by the brake light voltage, measuring the braking force and applying it to the trailer.
3. The trailer will brake at a proportional rate determined by the brake controller.

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. Refer to the ADR38/05 standard for more information.

Installation

What you’ll need

• Correct adaptor for your installation
• Compatible phone: Apple IOS 15 or later, Android 10 or later
• Optional remote (sold separately)

Mounting Orientation

When mounting the unit to your trailer, ensure that one of the sides or faces of the unit is mounted parallel to the ground. Here are the installation options:

1. Side of the draw bar
2. Under the draw bar
3. Top of the draw bar

ANGLE: Avoid mounting the unit on an incline.

CONNECTIVITY: For optimal connectivity, avoid installing the unit behind large metal objects that block the line of sight to the tow vehicle (e.g., toolboxes).

CABLE: When selecting a mounting point, ensure that your cable can reach the unit location before drilling mounting holes.

How to install

1. Fasten the unit to the draw bar using the provided mounting screws.
2. Connect your unit and adaptor via the ElecConnect leader.
3. Plug in the ElecConnect adaptor to the trailer plug.
4. Plug in the ElecConnect adaptor to your tow vehicle’s socket.

FAQ

• Q: What phones are compatible with the brake controller?
  • A : The brake controller is compatible with Apple IOS 15 or later and Android 10 or later.
• Q: Can I use the brake controller for electric-over-hydraulic braking systems?
  • A : Yes, the EB2 can be used for both electric and electric-over-hydraulic braking systems.
• Q: Do I need to use an active braking system depending on the mass of my trailer?
  • A : Depending on the mass of your trailer, you may be legally required to use an active braking system. Please refer to the ADR38/05 standard for more information.
• Q: Can I control the brake controller without using the mobile app?
  • A : Yes, you can use our optional remote (sold separately) to control the EB2. For instructions on how to use the remote, referto the Remote User Manual.
• Q: What should I avoid when mounting the unit?
  • A : Avoid mounting the unit on an incline, behind large metal objects that block line of sight to the tow vehicle (e.g., toolboxes), and ensure that your cable can reach the unit location before drilling mounting holes.

what is a brake controller?

ABOUT ELECTRIC BRAKE CONTROLLERS

• 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.

1. Push the brake pedal in the vehicle or use the manual override.
2. The Elecbrakes EB2 unit is activated by the brake light voltage. It measures the braking force and applies it to the trailer.
3. The trailer will brake at the proportional rate provided by the brake controller.

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.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Elecbrakes Unit.

• x4 Included Mounting Screws.

• Drill

• PH2 bit

• 4mm drill bit

(The use of 4-4.5mm drill may be required if fastening to a high tensile drawbar.)

• ElecConnect Adaptor.

• Elecbrakes lead.

• Ensure you select the correct adaptor for your installation

• A smart phone device
  Your phone must be either: Apple IOS 15 or later Android 10 or later

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.

Mounting Orientation

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.

OPTION 1

• Side of the draw bar.

OPTION 2

• Under the draw bar.

OPTION 3

Top of the draw bar.

ANGLE

• Avoid mounting the unit on an incline.

CONNECTIVITY

• For best connectivity avoid installing behind large metal objects that block line of sight to the tow vehicle. Example: Tool Box.

CABLE

• When selecting a mounting point ensure your cable can reach the unit location prior to drilling mounting holes.

HOW TO INSTALL

1. Fasten the unit to the draw bar using the mounting screws provided.
2. Connect your unit and adaptor via the ElecConnect leader.
3. Plug in the ElecConnect adaptor to the trailer plug.
4. Plug in the ElecConnect adaptor to your tow vehicle’s socket.

TAP + TOW

• 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’

1. Start your vehicle and turn your headlights on.
2. 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.
3. Tap again on the Elecbrakes logo to pair your unit.

IMPORTANT

• When using a mobile phone ensure that it is mounted securely in a cradle.

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.

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.

CHECK YOUR CONNECTION

• 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

1. Navigate to the home page on the Elecbrakes App.
2. Put your foot on the brake pedal.
3. Check that the red circle is now displayed on the app indicating your unit is working correctly.

SETTING THE FORWARD DIRECTION

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.

1. Drive forward until you reach 40km/h and apply the brakes firmly coming to a full stop.
2. Now go to ‘Settings’ and tap ‘Device’. You should see a change from auto to an angle between 0° to 360°.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• If the angle does not appear in the app, repeat step 1 & 2 again prior to troubleshooting

ADJUSTING YOUR BRAKES

• 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 different 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.

MINIMUM 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.

FORWARD RESPONSE

• 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.

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

Using Manual Override

• The manual override function allows you to manually engage the brakes on your trailer, without activating the vehicles brakes. The application of manual override can be used to mitigate trailer sway.

1. The ‘When Tapped’ value controls the manual override brake response. To set the value, select ‘When Tapped’ under Override in program screen.
2. A good rule of thumb is to start with the ‘When Tapped’ value the same as your forward response. From there you can adjust according to your preferences.

HOW TO USE

1. Tap the blue tick on the home page to activate the override.
2. Hold the red circle to increase braking force if required.
3. Tap the red circle again to deactivate override.

Managing Programs

How to adjust your programs:

You can set up to 5 user defined programs. These programs are useful for several reasons:

• Variation in the weight of the trailer
• A change in environment
• Individual user preferences

1. You must be connected to the brake controller to set and activate programs. Navigate to the ‘Settings’ page and select a program.
2. Rename the program and adjust your brake responses as discussed in  section ‘Adjusting Your Brakes’ of the user guide.
3. Tap ‘Home’. The editted program is now your active program. The program selected appears at the top of the page.
4. To change the program selected, swipe to the right and select your customised program.

Need Help

• Call our customer service team on
• 1300 516 248
• or check out our FAQ page online
• elecbrakes.com/FAQ

References

• Portable Brake Controller FAQs | Elecbrakes

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