iPA SMART MUTT X User manual

Innovative Products of America®Incorporated
888-786-7899 • 234 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY 12498 • www.ipatools.com
A Universal, Battery Powered, Diagnostic Tester for
7-Way Round, 7-Way Flat, 6-Way Round and 4/5 Pin Trailers
MADE IN
USA
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
#4105
SMART MUTT®X
Mobile Universal Trailer Tester

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF IPA®
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meets your expectations and that IPA®never disappoints you with our service or customer
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products, or more importantly, with the response from our customer service department,
or any member of the IPA®team, I invite you to contact me directly via my email,
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Ian Vinci
President
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................
1.1 Important Information ....................................................................
1.2 Battery Gases, Tester Preparation and Tester/Charger Location ..
1.3 General Charger Use .....................................................................
PART 2: WHAT’S INCLUDED .................................................................
PART 3: SET-UP .....................................................................................
3.1 Specications ................................................................................
3.2 Choosing Battery ...........................................................................
3.3 Installing an Internal Battery ..........................................................
3.4 Auto Shutdown Feature ................................................................
PART 4: PRETESTING CHECKLIST ......................................................
PART 5: GENERAL CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS ...........................
5.1 Control Panel .................................................................................
5.2 Left and Right Side Panels ............................................................
5.3 Using the 12-Button Remote Control ............................................
PART 6: ELECTRICAL/LIGHTING TESTING .........................................
6.1 Selecting a Circuit ..........................................................................
Auto-Cycle Mode
6.2 Ground Integrity Test .....................................................................
Establishing a Chassis Ground
6.3 Fault Indication ..............................................................................
Open Circuit
Crossed Circuits
Short/Overloaded Circuit
6.4 Activating Hazard Lights ................................................................
6.5 All Circuits On (Override) Mode ......................................................
PART 7: ABS BLINK CODE DIAGNOSTICS ..........................................
7.1 Meritor/WABCO Blink Codes .........................................................
7.2 Haldex Blink Codes ........................................................................
7.3 Bendix Blink Codes .......................................................................
PART 8: MAINTENANCE ........................................................................
8.1 Maintenance and Storage .............................................................
8.2 Instructions for In- and Out-of-Warranty Repairs ..........................
PART 9: TROUBLESHOOTING ..............................................................
9.1 FAQ ................................................................................................
9.2 Common System Checks ..............................................................
9.3 Common Troubleshooting Solutions .............................................
PART 10: TYPICAL TRAILER WIRING .....................................................
PART 11: OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND RELATED PRODUCTS ......
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PART 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Important Information
Itisimportanttoread,understandandfollowallsafetymessagesandinstructions
printedinthismanualandontheequipmentbeforeoperating.Ifsafetyinformation
is not heeded, serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders may occur.
Danger
Indicates a hazardous situation, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The
possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text.
Warning
Indicates a hazardous situation, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text.
Caution
Indicates a hazardous situation, if not avoided, may result in minor or major injury. The
possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text.
The following safety alert symbols are used in this manual.
Potential burn hazard. Sparks from electrical shorts can ignite ammable
liquids such as fuel or oil. Heat from electrical overloads can cause re hazards.
Potential electrical hazard. Batteries have enough electrical energy
potential to ignite ammable liquids such as fuel or oil. Wire overloads can cause
electrical failures. Shock hazard exists.
Potential explosive air hazard. Pneumatic pressures used with this
equipment can cause explosive failures on damaged equipment.
Potential eye hazard. Wear OSHA approved safety glasses. Battery acid
and high air pressures create hazardous situations for eyes.
Potential chemical burn hazard. Wear protective gloves. Battery acid is
corrosive and can cause skin damage.
Potential electrical hazard. Electrical energy can cause heat and burn
hazards.
 Potentialrehazard. Use caution with ammable liquids such as fuel and
oil. Electrical shorts can ignite ammable liquids and wiring.
Important information is stated.
Symbol 1:
Symbol 2:
Symbol 3:
Symbol 4:
Symbol 5:
Symbol 6:
Symbol 7:
Symbol 8:

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1.2 Battery Gases, Tester Preparation and Tester/Charger Location
Risk of Explosion
• Gases produced by a battery are highly explosive.
• Wear safety goggles and protective clothing,
both users and bystanders.
• Use in an area having at least four air changes
per hour.
• Read, understand and follow all instructions
for charger, battery, vehicle and any equipment
used near battery and charger.
• Do not smoke, strike a match, place metal tools on battery or cause a spark in
the vicinity of the battery. When removing battery cables, remove the ground
cable rst.
• Clean terminals before charging battery. During cleaning, keep corrosive
particles from eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and water to neutralize
acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion.
• Never allow clamps on charger cables to touch each other.
• Do not expose tester or charger to rain, snow, or wet conditions.
• Do not allow battery gases or acid to contact MUTT®cabinet. Do not place
charger directly above or below battery.
• Fill battery to level specied by battery manufacturer using distilled water.
• Do not remove cell caps while charging per manufacturer’s instructions.
• Make sure tester cable clamps make tight connections.
• Battery explosion can cause injury.

1.3 General Charger Use
Risk of Electric Shock and Fire
• Before connecting charger to unit, make sure
controls are set to OFF.
• Do not operate charger with damaged cord
or plug. Replace cord or plug immediately if
damage occurs.
• Position power cord and charger cables away
from the hood, doors and hot or moving engine
parts where they could be damaged.
• Unplug power cord by grasping and pulling on the plug, rather than the cord
when disconnecting charger from outlet.
• Unplug power cord from outlet before cleaning or maintaining tester and char-
ger. Turning off controls does not reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Do not operate charger after a sharp impact, drop or any other damage. Do not
disassemble charger.
• Use only recommended attachments.
• Do not charge a frozen battery.
• Do not overcharge a battery.
• Electric shock or re can cause injury.
Risk of Entanglement
• Keep yourself, clothing and battery charger leads clear of moving parts such as
fan blades, pulleys, hood and doors.
• Moving parts can cause injury.
Risk of Burns
• Batteries can produce short circuit current high enough to weld jewelry such
as rings, bracelets and watches. You must remove them before working near
batteries.
• Short circuits can cause injury.
DO NOT
Plug Directly Into
AC Wall Outlet
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PART 2: WHAT’S INCLUDED
Use the Provided Reference Numbers When
Ordering Products and Parts Above
Toll Free: 888-786-7899
3-Way Trailer Adapter
#8000
500mA Battery Charger
#CHR0001
Included Parts and Accessories:
12-Button Remote Control
#MUT-RM12-4100
Mobile Universal Trailer Tester TECH SUPPORT: 845-679-4500
BATTERY
OFF
EXTERNAL
POWER
SOURCE
PROGRAM REMOTE:
Hold the TAIL/TAG button for 2 seconds while
powering up unit.
AUTO CYCLE:
Press and release the control knob.
ALL CIRCUITS ON:
Hold down the control knob for 10 seconds or the
ALL ON button on the remote.
*ACCESS ABS BLINK CODES:
Refer to ABS Manufacturer manual to determine
mfg. sequence.
PIN CONFIGURATION MODE:
Selecting trailer type changes pin configuration on
panel and remote. See manual for more details.
VISIBLE ALERTS:
Ground Integrity: During startup,
all circuits blinking indicate poor
ground pin or chassis ground problem.
Individual circuit(s) blinking indicates
bad return ground for that circuit.
(Check cable/pin connection.)
Open Circuit: Blinking circuit with
audible alert indicates disconnected
or open circuit.
Crossed Circuit: Selected circuit is
illuminated and crossed circuit(s)
blinks with audible alert.
OVERLOAD
OPEN CIRCUIT
REVERSE POLARITY
OFF ON
MUTE
AUTO
CYCLE VOLTAGE
INDICATOR
GROUND
INTEGRITY
ABS
12V +
BRAKE LIGHTS
ELEC BRAKES
TAIL/TAG
TAIL/TAG RIGHT TURN
RIGHT TURN
BRAKE
LIGHTS
LEFT TRUN
LEFT TURN
CLEARANCE
REVERSE
TRAILER TYPE
7 SPADE
6/5/4 PIN
7-WAY
ROUND PIN
FUSE
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Warning
Indicators
Fuse
Control
Knob
Ammeter
7-Way
Spade Socket
Power
Switch
Mute
Switch Trailer Type Switch
Electrical
Testing Panel
7-Way
Round Socket

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PART 3: SET-UP
3.1Specications
Connection Type: 7-Way Round, 7-Way Flat, 6-Way Round. 4/5 Pin
Power Input: 12V DC
Ammeter: 1A—21A
Source Output: 20A @ 12V DC
Controls: Remote or Manual
Microprocessor: 2020 High-Speed
Materials: 16 ga. Powder-Coated Steel
Weight: 11.4 lbs
Dimensions: 15" L x 9.75" W x 9" H
3.2 Choosing a Battery
(Manufacturer’s Suggested Replacement: YUASA #YTX14 or Group 14 Equivalent)
• Battery Voltage: 12/24V DC
• Battery Type: Lead-Acid
• Battery Compartment Dimensions: 5 7/8" L x 5 3/4" H x 3 3/8" W
• Battery Protection: In-line 30 amp Fuse for Overcharge
3.3 Installing an Internal Battery
1. Remove the four 8/32" x 1/4" Phillips head
screws in the back of the MUTT®.
2. Slide out the battery tray.
3. Place the battery onto the tray with the battery terminals facing the front of the
unit. Attach the ring terminal on the red wire to the positive side of the battery
and tighten securely.
4. Cover positive terminal with the red boot.
5. Attach the ring terminal of the black wire to the negative battery terminal.
6. Carefully slide the tray into the tester. Use caution – DO NOT ALLOW the
positive battery terminal to contact the unit.
7. Reinstall screws to secure.
3.4 Auto Shutdown Feature
If left inactive for a period of 20 minutes, the SMART MUTT® X will enter a Sleep mode
and power down.
• A sound is emitted every 20 seconds during Sleep mode.
• Activation of the control knob will cancel Sleep mode.
DO NOT
Use 24 Volts on a Trailer
Wired for 12 Volts!

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PART 4: PRETESTING CHECKLIST
The pretesting checklist should always be completed prior to using the
SMART MUTT®X.
Unit Placement
• Place the tester on a at, level surface.
Maintain Connectors
Dielectric grease should be used on all connections to avoid corrosion. If a bad
connection exists at the terminal junction, you may get an erroneous reading and the
MUTT®will not work properly.
• Make sure you have a solid connection in the socket.
• Be certain the 7 pins in each plug are clean and spread to the proper size.
• Always check the MUTT® connector pins at the side of the MUTT®for proper
expansion. Over time, the pins may bend in slightly resulting in a poor connection
between the connector and the cable ends. A at head screwdriver can be used
to expand the pins until a tight connection is made.
  TrailerCongurationSet-up
The SMART MUTT® X is a microprocessor controlled, diagnostic trailer tester
specically designed for testing lights and electric brakes on trailers with 4, 5, 6, 7
round pin and 7 spade pin type connections. Every time you power up the tester with
the Trailer Type switch in the 7-WAY SPADE 6/5/4 PIN position, the internal computer
wants to know which of these types of trailer connections you are testing. Note, this
phase is known as Trailer Conguration Set-Up and is indicated by a high speed
ickering of the LEDs surrounding the control knob only when in 7-WAY SPADE 6/5/4
PIN mode. If left untouched after 15 seconds, the tester will always default to a 7
spade pin conguration. However, if the user is testing a 4, 5 or 6 round pin type trailer
connection, this setting can be adjusted by rotating the control knob counterclockwise
to select the desired number of circuits. Trailer Conguration Set-Up is not initiated
when the unit is powered up in 7-WAY ROUND PIN mode.
Testing 4, 5, and 6 Round Pin Type Trailer Connections
The SMART MUTT® X is hard wired to a 7 spade pin connector, located on the side of
the tester. Each unit is supplied with a plug-in adapter, which will adapt the tester to 4,
5 and 6 round pin type connections. To test trailers with these types of connections,
the adapter must be plugged in line between the tester and the trailer. The instructions
above for Trailer Conguration Set-Up should be used for more efcient and accurate
testing.
Call 888-786-7899 with any technical questions.

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PART 5: GENERAL CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS
5.1 Control Panel
A. Power Source Switch
Select between Internal Battery, External Power or Power Off.
Center: OFF (battery charge in this position only)
Up: Installed battery ON
Down: External power ON (power supply is an optional accessory)
B. Backlit 30 Amp Ammeter
Meter shows current draw of a selected circuit up to 30 amps.
C. Trouble Warning Indicators
Flashing red LEDs indicate problems that may exist in a selected circuit
including an overload, open circuit and reversed battery polarity.
D. Mute Switch
ON disables sound. OFF enables sound.
E. Auto Cycle Indicator
Illuminates when Auto Cycle mode is engaged.
F. Voltage Indicator
Shows supplied battery voltage integrity. Operating voltage range: 12/24 volt
DC. Red - charge battery immediately. Amber - charge battery soon. Green -
battery voltage within operating range.
G. Ground Integrity
A large green LED above the control knob indicates ground status. Ground
integrity is automatically veried when power is turned on.
H. Control Knob
Knob activates all electrical test modes and circuits to be diagnosed.
I. Circuit Indicators
The small green LEDs illuminate or blink in testing phase.
J. Trailer Type Switch
Selecting a mode changes wiring conguration on panel and remote.
K. 30 Amp Fuse Socket
Overload protection.
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