CONTENTS What is a brake controller? Installation What you’ll need Mounting Orientation How to install Connecting Your Device Tap + Tow - Pairing The Device Checking your Connection Setting Up Your Unit Setting your forward direction Adjusting your brakes Using Manual Override Managing program settings Need help? Call 1300 516 248...
I M P O R TA N T S A F E T Y N OT E : 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.
Android 10 or later O P T I O N A L : If you would prefer not to use the mobile app to control your EB2, you can use our optional remote. Sold separately. MENU OVERRIDE For more information on how to use the remote, refer to our Remote User Manual.
Installation: 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. O P T I O N 1 : Side of the draw bar.
Installation: HOW TO INSTALL Fasten the unit to the draw bar using the mounting screws provided. Connect your unit and adaptor via the ElecConnect leader. Plug in the ElecConnect adaptor to the trailer plug. Plug in the ElecConnect adaptor to your tow vehicle’s socket. Need help? Call 1300 516 248...
App Store or Play Store. Tap again on the Elecbrakes logo to pair your unit. You can also add the Elecbrakes EB2 manually be tapping ‘Add Device’ I M P O R TA N T : When using a mobile phone ensure that it is mounted securely in a cradle.
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 Start your vehicle and turn your headlights on.
FORWARD DIRECTION I M P O R TA N T 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.
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. BRAKING RESPONSE Your EB2 unit comes with default brake settings. We recommend adjusting your brake response to your specific requirements. To adjust Minimum the minimum, forward and reverse response, tap ‘settings’...
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. WHEN TAPPED The ‘When Tapped’...
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Setting Up Your Unit Managing Programs You can set up to 5 user defined programs. How to adjust These programs are useful for several reasons: • Variation in the weight of the trailer your programs: • A change in environment •...
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