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- Page 1 #4300A-L4 SUPER RANGER MUTT ® Mobile Universal Trailer Tester OPERATOR’S MANUAL MADE IN U S A Ultra Portable, Battery Powered, Advanced Diagnostic Trailer ABS and Light Tester Innovative Products of America Incorporated ® 888-786-7899 • 234 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY 12498 • www.ipatools.com...
- Page 2 They say whatever they can to make the sale, and then it’s like pulling teeth to get any service response out of them. I know this myself firsthand and because of this, I want to be sure that your experience with IPA ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Testing Functions 1.2 Registering Your Tester’s Warranty PART 2: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Important Information 2.2 Lithium Battery Safety/Hazard Information 2.3 General Charger Use PART 3: WHAT’S INCLUDED 3.1 Included Parts and Accessories PART 4: INITIAL SET-UP 4.1 Specifications 4.2 Battery/Power Supply Requirements 4.3 Shipping... -
Page 4: Part 1: Introduction
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. Readings are displayed on the face panel. This manual covers the Super Ranger MUTT Series technology. Please consult your ®... -
Page 5: Part 2: Safety Instructions
PART 2: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Important Information It is important to read, understand and follow all safety messages and instructions printed in this manual and on the equipment before operating. If safety information is not heeded, serious injury or death of the operator or bystanders may occur. Danger Indicates a hazardous situation, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 6: Lithium Battery Safety/Hazard Information
2.2 Lithium Battery Safety/Hazard Information Risk of Fire, Serious Injury and/or Property Damage • Do not modify, disassemble or alter the lithium battery. • Avoid vibrating, puncturing, tampering, or contacting with metal. • Only use the provided lithium battery charger. •... -
Page 7: General Charger Use
2.3 General Charger Use Risk of Electric Shock and Fire • Before connecting charger to unit, make sure Power switch is set to OFF. • Do not remove or bypass the grounding pin. DO NOT • Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug. Plug Directly Into Replace cord or plug immediately if damage occurs. -
Page 8: Part 3: What's Included
PART 3: WHAT’S INCLUDED Rubber Gasket Chassis Ground Input Storage Compartment LCD Screen Home Button Shortcut Button Enclosure Mute Button Power Switch Fuse Lid Lock Control Knob 7-Way Round Socket 3.1 Included Parts and Accessories: 12-BUTTON REMOTE CONTROL 8-ft. 7-Way Round Pin 500mA BATTERY CHARGER #MUT-RM12 Diagnostic Cable... -
Page 9: Part 4: Initial Set-Up
20% capacity. The voltage of the battery should read 12.9V or less prior to shipping the battery. 4.4 Auto Shutdown Feature If left inactive for a period of 20 minutes, the Super Ranger MUTT will enter a Sleep ®... -
Page 10: Part 5: General Controls And Operations
PART 5: GENERAL CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS 5.1 Control Panel SUPER RANGER MUTT ALERTS ® Green:..Fully charged battery VOLTAGE Amber:..Charge battery soon INDICATOR Red:..Charge battery REVERSE www.ipatools.com • 845-679-4500 Switch battery leads POLARITY MADE IN USA CROSS Two or more circuits... -
Page 11: Using The 12-Button Remote Control
ABS ECU Power and ABS Fault Status indicators. N. ABS Fault Status Indicator Indicates if any types of ABS faults are present on the trailer. O. Main System Power Switch Powers on or shuts off the Super Ranger MUTT ®. P. 30 Amp Fuse Socket Overload protection. -
Page 12: Part 6: Electrical/Lighting Testing
PART 6: ELECTRICAL/LIGHTING TESTING Complete the pretesting checklist prior to all testing procedures. The Super Ranger MUTT is microprocessor controlled and features a special diagnostic ® firmware, designed to speed up your inspection process. The MUTT will power the ®... -
Page 13: Selecting A Circuit
1. Press and release the desired circuit’s button. 2. Press the Next or Previous Circuit buttons to cycle through circuits. Auto Cycle Mode SUPER RANGER MUTT ® Auto Cycle mode automatically tests one circuit at a time in a clockwise rotation. Manually www.ipatools.com •... -
Page 14: Ground Integrity Test
A sudden loss of ground while testing circuits will present as open circuits on each selected circuit. To confirm ground status, turn control knob back to the ground position. While in ground position, the Super Ranger MUTT continuously monitors ®... -
Page 15: Fault Indication
6.4 Fault Indication Open Circuit An open circuit fault warning is triggered when the circuit draws under 5mA of power. The Super Ranger MUTT has a circuit detection resolution of 5mA. When the Super ® Ranger MUTT senses no load, it is often a symptom of a disconnected wire, cut wire, ®... -
Page 16: Activating Hazard Lights
SUPER RANGER MU 6.5 Activating Hazard Lights www.ipatools.com • 845-679-4500 MADE IN USA The four-way flashers on the trailer can be activated manually or with the remote control. BACK/HOME: AUX 1 STATUS Manually Press once for previous screens; Twice for home GROUND 1. -
Page 17: Part 7: Abs Diagnostics
SUPPORT LINKS AND INFORMATION: If you suspect an issue with the tester’s software or hardware, please call IPA at 888-876-7899 or email tech247@ipatools.com. -
Page 18: Manual Controls
When fault codes or clear fault commands are requested, the ABS PLC communication module will send the command to the trailer’s ECU. The user must then request fault codes again to verify that there are no active faults. Each Super Ranger MUTT ®... -
Page 19: Clear All Codes
Accessing Active Faults (Sub-Menu #1) With the ACTIVE FAULTS Sub-Menu 1 selected and the Active SID and FMI codes displayed, turn the control knob clockwise to cycle through the fault codes (Fig. 1-A). Press the control knob (Fig. 1-B) to read the fault description (Fig. 1-C). (SUB MENU #1) (FAULT EXAMPLE) ACTIVE FAULTS... -
Page 20: Failure Mode Identifier (Fmi) Assignments
7.3 Failure Mode Identifier (FMI) Assignments The Failure Mode Identifier, FMI, describes the type of failure detected in the subsystem identified by the PID or SID. The FMI and either the PID or SID combine to form a given diagnostic code (see PID 194 for added clarification). The remaining failure mode identifiers would be assigned by the SAE Truck and Bus Low Speed Communications Network Subcommittee if additional common failure modes become detectable. -
Page 21: Sae J1587 Mid 137 Sid List
7.4 SAE J1587 MID 137 SID List Brake SIDs (MIDs = 136, 137, 138, 139, 246, 247) Reserved Wheel Sensor ABS Axle 1 Left Wheel Sensor ABS Axle 1 Right Wheel Sensor ABS Axle 2 Left Wheel Sensor ABS Axle 2 Right Wheel Sensor ABS Axle 3 Left Wheel Sensor ABS Axle 3 Right Pressure Modulation Valve ABS Axle 1 Left... - Page 22 Tractor Brake Slack Out of Adjustment Axle 1 Right Tractor Brake Slack Out of Adjustment Axle 2 Left Tractor Brake Slack Out of Adjustment Axle 2 Right Tractor Brake Slack Out of Adjustment Axle 3 Left Tractor Brake Slack Out of Adjustment Axle 3 Right Ride Height Relay Hold Modulator Valve Solenoid Axle 1 Left Hold Modulator Valve Solenoid Axle 1 Right...
- Page 23 Lining Wear Sensor, Axle 3 Left Lining Wear Sensor, Axle 3 Right Brake Signal Transmitter Brake Signal Sensor 1 Brake Signal Sensor 2 Tire Dimension Supervision Vehicle Deceleration Control Trailer ABS Warning Light Bulb Brake Torque Output Axle 1 Left Brake Torque Output Axle 1 Right Brake Torque Output Axle 2 Left Brake Torque Output Axle 2 Right...
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Page 24: Part 8: Maintenance
• Frequently clean and resize the 7-way pin connectors and add dielectric grease to the 7-way pin connector outlet. This will ensure a proper connection when using the Super Ranger MUTT ® • Do not allow water to enter the control panel. -
Page 25: Instructions For In- And Out-Of-Warranty Repairs
Please follow the instructions listed in this manual when you feel you have a product that is in need of repair. If at any point in the process you are not happy with the service or support you receive from any member of the IPA ®... - Page 26 Examples of situations and parts not covered by out-of-warranty service: punctured tires, dented sheet metal, standard misuse and abuse, worn-out connectors due to excessive use, water/fire damage.
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Page 27: Part 9: Troubleshooting
#CLR-90, #CLR-188 and ® #CLR-250 pin cleaners. Once cleaned, treat the electrical connection with IPA ® Contact Cleaner and Shield. These tools can be found in the IPA #8048 HD Fleet ® Technician’s Electrical Terminal Maintenance Set. 9.2 Common System Checks There are many safety and operational functions to test on a trailer. -
Page 28: Common Troubleshooting Solutions
9.3 Common Troubleshooting Solutions Symptom Possible Cause Solution Remove wires going to 30-amp fuse keeps Shorted cig. socket or cig. socket. If fuse still blowing. power connector. blows, call tech support at 888-786-7899. Poor pin connections. Spread and grease pins. Trailer circuit is Check trailer wiring. -
Page 29: Part 10: Typical Trailer Wiring
PART 10: TYPICAL TRAILER WIRING Note: Not all trailers/vehicles are wired to this standard. The use of an electrical circuit tester is necessary to ensure proper match of vehicle’s wiring to trailer’s wiring. On some trailers with 6-way round plugs, the 12V wire and electric brake wire may be reversed (particularly horse trailers). -
Page 30: Part 11: Optional Accessories And Related Products
PART 11: OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND RELATED PRODUCTS #9008-DL SUPER MUTT PRO EDITION: (2) 12-Button Remote Controls, ® 5-ft. 7-Way Cable, 8-ft. Gladhands, 10A Smart Battery Charger, Face/Battery Shield and Rain Cover #5611A-RT8 ALPHA MUTT w/ ABS, RUGGED TABLET, & SLIDE-OUT BASE ®... - Page 31 SERIAL # Locate your serial number on the unit and record it above. Please be sure to send in your warranty card. NOTES...
- Page 32 Limited One-Year Warranty #4300A-L4 SUPER RANGER MUTT ® obile niversal railer ester Innovative Products of America Incorporated has established a Limited One-Year ® Warranty Policy for the Mobile Universal Trailer Tester #4300A Series, not including any wearable parts, i.e. cables, battery clips, etc.
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