PART 1: INTRODUCTION
The Alpha MUTT®is an all-in-one, mobile, advanced diagnostic tester and inspection system for both
vehicles and trailers. It saves time and money by providing mistake-free, paperless inspections that are
faster and more efficient than existing methodsacross all your locations. Innovative Products of America®
(IPA®) uses its own proprietary technology and a custom software suite to achieve unparalleled accuracy
and record keepingwhile conducting electrical, airbrake and ABS testing along with full DOT inspections.
While there are various models of the Alpha MUTT®available with different included accessories, all
products that feature the name Alpha are Bluetooth®and RF equipped and can be operated by both
tablet and RF remote control. The Alpha MUTT®is microprocessor controlled and features state of the
art current sensing, computer-controlled circuit protection, live circuit monitoring with automatic pass/fail
calculations, as well as digital voltage and amperage draw readout. The tester will detect poor grounds,
open circuits, crossed circuits, short circuits, and also features Pulsar®which aides in troubleshooting
intermittent and dead shorts. Models equipped with ABS diagnostics can be utilized to read and clear
codes and display troubleshooting information on a trailer via the 7-way connector. Those readings are
displayed on the face panel as well as through the tablet app
This manual covers the Alpha MUTT® Series technology. Please consult your specific model for your
exact list of included options. This product is backed by a 3-year warranty with 24-hour repair or replace
service. Should you run into any issues, please contact IPA® directly at 888-786-7899 or email
1.1 Testing Functions
•Electrical Testing (12/24 Volt Operation):
-Automatic cross, open, overload, short and ground fault detection
-Chase down short circuits with Pulsar®mode
-Cable testing
-Ground failure detection differentiates between wire and chassis ground
-Detailed inspection report generated from auto-test report function in under
60 seconds
•Air Brake Testing:
-Real-time, repetitive brake activation to find developing problems and verify
leaking servo cans
-Perform analog leak-down tests in service and emergency lines
•ABS Testing (A Models Only):
-Read and clear codes
-Displays diagnostic troubleshooting information
-Accesses ECU data: manufacturer, make, model, etc.
