iPA 9107B User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Innovative Products of America®Incorporated
888-786-7899 • 234 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY 12498 • www.ipatools.com
For 7-Spade Equipped Vehicles with
Integrated and Aftermarket Brake Controllers
#9107B
ELECTRIC BRAKE FORCE METER WITH
DYNAMIC LOAD SIMULATION AND CIRCUIT TESTING
MADE IN USA
OF GLOBAL
COMPONENTS

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WHAT’S INCLUDED
Use the Provided Reference Numbers When
Ordering Products and Parts Above
Toll Free: 888-786-7899
INCLUDED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Power
ECU
Detected
Towing Circuits
Tail Tag
Left Turn
Right Turn
12V Aux
Ground Integrity
Brake
Lights
ELECTRIC BRAKE FORCE METER
W/ DYNAMIC LOAD
SIMULATION & CIRCUIT
TESTING
One LED Must
be Illuminated
for Brake Force
Meter Operation
Reverse Lights
For 7-Spade Equipped
Vehicles with Integrated and
Aftermarket Brake Controllers
Multiple Patents Pending
Electric Brake Status
910
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Towing Circuits
Ground Integrity
Brake Force
Meter
Electric Brake
Status
25 ft. 7-Flat Pin Cable
#KCBL-9107-AS
Soft Case
#9107-3
#9107B-AS

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COMPATIBILITY
The #9107B Electric Brake Force Meter with Dynamic Load Simulation
and Circuit Testing is designed to work with most all year/make/model
vehicles equipped with 7-spade trailer connections including newer Ford
and GM vehicles. If you suspect the Electric Brake Force Meter does not
work with your application, please call us at 845-679-4500.
INTRODUCTION
The#9107B Electric Brake Force Meteris a professional, high-quality tool
that allows you to test the electric brake controller output and all tow-lighting
functions without a trailer present.
PRECAUTIONARY EXPLANATION
Before testing, it’s important to note that there are several different methods
utilized by OEMs for establishing connections to trailers and automatically
adjusting gain. In most cases, each OEM takes their own approach to the
design and function of Electric Trailer Brake Controllers. Additionally, the
OEM’s methods have evolved over the years. Never assume that any two
makes or different year models will act the same way. For example, some
controllers limit output gain unless the vehicle is moving. Others limit output
gain unless the vehicle’s sensors detect heavy braking under load while
moving. Some others allow full output for a short period of time and then limit
the output until the vehicle is moving. The purpose of this tool is to allow you
to view the output of the vehicle in real time without a trailer present.
PRETEST SET-UP
(MUST FOLLOW EACH USE!)
NOTICE: Brake Force Meter with Dynamic Load Simulation and Circuit
Testing will not function unless Tail/Tag or 12V Aux Circuits have
constant power.If your vehicle does not supply 12V Aux at the trailer
connector, leave parking lights on while testing.
WARNING: SET-UP MUST BE COMPLETE BEFORE ATTACHING CABLE.
WARNING: WHEN TESTING IN CAB, DO NOT PINCH CABLE IN
WINDOW OR DOOR.

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SET-UP
1. With the meter disconnected from the cable, plug the 7-way connector
into the back of the vehicle.
2. Bring the other end of the cable and the tester into the driver's
compartment, leaving the tester disconnected.
3. Set the emergency brake.
4. Turn the vehicle engine ON and let it idle.
5. KEEP FOOT OFF BRAKE. ONLY AFTER engine is running, plug the 9-pin
connector into the socket of the tester and lightly tighten the thumb screws.
6. Verify the 12V circuit is powered or turn on the Tail/Tag circuit.
7. Wait for the yellow ECU detection light to stop blinking.
8. For vehicles equipped with integrated controllers, look for the words
"Trailer Connected" on your instrument panel and the ECU Detection
light to remain steady within a few seconds of connecting the #9107B
to a vehicle with the engine running.
9. Set-up is now complete.
ALTERNATIVE SET-UP PROCEDURE
In 2016 and 2017 models, some OEMs changed the way the brake controllers
search for a trailer signal. If the basic method described in the set-up procedure
does not establish a “Trailer Connected” message with these vehicles, press
and hold the brake pedal during step 7.
TESTING
1. With the #9107B connected and the engine running, increase the brake
force adjustment on the instrument panel to maximum output (usually 10).
2. Without applying pressure to the brake pedal, operate the manual brake
lever on the controller and take note of the number of LEDs that illuminate.
It is recommended to maintain application for up to 20 seconds and
observe any changes.
3. Release the manual brake lever and apply moderate pressure to the brake
pedal. Observe the series of 10 LEDs at the top of the tester as they
sequentially illuminate. This indicates the extent of 12V power available at
the connector to actuate trailer brakes.

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4. While increasing brake pressure, you should see more of the 10 LED
indicators illuminate. Some vehicles or brake controllers may limit output
with brake pedal pressure, unless the vehicle is moving.
5. Release the brake pedal. If any abnormal results were noted, continue to
Circuit Fault Troubleshooting on page 6.
6. Test other lighting and electrical functions such as Left and Right Turn
Signals, Tail/Tag, Brake Lights etc.
WARNING: To avoid overheating, DO NOT hold foot on brake for
intervals longer than 15 seconds.
NOTE: The Ground Integrity light will only illuminate when a circuit is
completed. In other words, if you are only testing left or right directional
circuits, you may notice the Ground Integrity light ashing in sequence with
the directional. This is normal and expected.
NOTICE REGARDING 2019 AND NEWER VEHICLES
Some late model vehicles feature a module which monitors and controls
power to all of the trailer circuits. These modules are typically powered from
the 12V hot lead, which may be labeled as "Trailer Battery" in the fuse box.
When troubleshooting these vehicles, rst check to see if the 12V LED on the
tool is illuminated prior to troubleshooting. If the LED is not illuminated on the
tool, check the vehicle’s fuse and wire connections.
With the 12V power on, the tool will energize and immediately default into
Trailer Simulation mode. Watch the LEDs on the tool and allow the vehicle’s
computer to complete its start-up/system status check sequence prior to
testing. This start-up sequence can be monitored by watching the LED lights
on the tool icker on and off in sequence. The entire start-up sequence
should take less than 30 seconds.
For questions or support, please contact IPA at 845-679-4500, or email
[email protected].

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STATUS LIGHTS
ECU
Detected
(Yellow)
Blinking Determining if ECU is present
Steady ECU detected
Dynamic load is active
Not illuminated No ECU detected
Static load is available
Power
(Red)
Intermittent blink
Indicates search signal from vehicle
This is typical and expected from
vehicles with an established ECU
connection
Steady Electric Brake circuit has power and
continuity
Not illuminated No power or continuity detected
ECU and
Power
Light Blinking Fault in wiring—check connections
and trouble codes
Gain 1-10
(Blue) Illuminated Indicates gain from truck 1.0-1.5V increments
ECU DETECTION LIGHT
The ECU Detected light indicates when the Electric Brake Force Meter
detects a discovery pulse signal from the vehicle being tested. Modern
vehicles with integrated controllers, as well as some aftermarket controllers,
limit output to the Trailer Electric Brake circuit (blue wire) until they determine
a trailer is connected. The way they determine this is by sending out a
small amount of power and monitoring the load. The Electric Brake Force
Meter looks for this trailer discovery pulse, and when it detects the pulse,
commands the ECU Detected light to illuminate. Once the Electric Brake
Force Meter determines the presence of the discovery pulse, it adjusts its
built-in trailer simulation load accordingly.
If the ECU Detected light does not illuminate even though the vehicle is
equipped with a modern brake controller, this indicates a faulty brake control
module or relay, poor wire connection, or a blown fuse in the vehicle.

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CIRCUIT FAULT TROUBLESHOOTING
When a circuit fault has been detected, the #9107B can monitor individual
circuits while troubleshooting and repairing the vehicle.
Circuit Type of Fault Diagnostic Procedure
Electric
Brake
No indication when energized Check for faulty connection, fuse,
wiring fault or controller gain too low
Low current output or intermittent Check for faulty connection or
controller gain too low
Turn
Signals
No power indication when
energized Check for faulty connection
One or both stay on with no blink Check for faulty connection, fuse or
defective asher
Intermittent or erratic illumination Check for faulty connections for
wiring fault
Brake
Lights
No power indication when energized
Check for wiring fault, turn signal
operation or fuse if turn signals are
also dead
Intermittent or erratic illumination Check for wiring, fuse or connection
faults
Tail/Tag
Lights
No power indication when energized Check for wiring, fuse or connection
faults
Intermittent or erratic illumination
Reverse
Lights
No power indication when energized Check for wiring, fuse or connection
faults
Intermittent or erratic illumination
Power
(Red)
No power indication when energized Check for wiring, fuse or connection
faults
Intermittent or erratic output
Trailer Not
Detected Vehicle does not recognize the Brake Force Meter as a trailer
Check Set-up Procedure
For 2016 and newer Ford models
follow Alternative Set-up Procedure
If you suspect your vehicle is not
compatible with this tool, contact
IPA®at [email protected] or
845-679-4500 for available updates

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
#9107B Electric Brake Force Meter
with Dynamic Load Simulation and Circuit Testing
Innovative Products of America®Incorporated has established a Limited One-Year
Warranty Policy for the Electric Brake Force Meter w/ Dynamic Load Simulation and
Circuit Testing, not including any wearable parts, i.e. batteries (30 day warranty), battery
clips, etc.
One-Year Limited Warranty/Return or Replace Policy: The product is covered for one
year from the date of original user purchase under the stipulations of the Standard
Warranty.
The product is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship or material. If there
is a problem due to workmanship or material defect, Innovative Products of America®
Incorporated will repair or replace the product within 24 working hours after it is
received by the IPA®Repair Service Center. In the event it is determined that the
product has been tampered with, or altered in any way, the warranty is void and
all claims against the product will not be honored. The Warranty Repair/Return
procedures require that the proof of purchase must be established (either by warranty
card from the seller or by point of purchase receipt/invoice) and the manufacturer
makes every attempt to return ship the product within three business days from the
receipt of the returned product, freight prepaid.
If it has been determined that the tool has been damaged due to misuse, Innovative
Products of America®Incorporated will repair the tool at a cost we deem reasonable
and these charges will be the responsibility of the user. We truly want you to be happy
with our products, so if you have any questions, call us toll free at 888-786-7899.
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9107B-Manual-VA-01-01
(OEM) ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER USA
Innovative Products of America®Incorporated
234 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY 12498
888-786-7899 • 845-679-4500 • www.ipatools.com