OWNER’S MANUAL MODELS TrailSafe SERIES TEAMBMPRO.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read the Safety Precautions before installing or using the TrailSafe or TrailSafe+. Be sure to observe all precautions without fail. Failure to observe these instructions properly may result in property damage or personal injury which, depending on the circumstances, may be serious and cause loss of life. After completing installation of the TrailSafe or TrailSafe+, conduct a trial operation to check for faults.
CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ABOUT THE TRAILSAFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 KEY FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 MOUNTING LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ABOUT THE TRAILSAFE The TrailSafe is a system designed to activate the electric brakes of a trailer or caravan (or similar) in the event of a disconnection from the towing vehicle. It utilises the house battery located on the trailer to activate the electric brake system and brake lights on the trailer in an emergency breakaway situation. The TrailSafe also provides an indication of the charge status of the house battery and checks the condition of the pull pin and effective activation of the brakes.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MOUNTING LOCATION Secure the TrailSafe or TrailSafe+ to the right hand side draw bar of the trailer (the driver’s side) approximately 300mm from the tow ball hitch. Mount horizontally on top or side of the draw bar. MOUNTING METHOD Mount on the arm of the trailer using the supplied mounting screw or similar. Only one mounting point is required so that the unit can swivel in an emergency. Ensure that it is secured tightly so that it does not vibrate loose.
WIRING INSTRUCTIONS The TrailSafe and TrailSafe+ have multiple colored wires coming from the rear side which require connection to ensure correct functionality. As this is a safety critical system, all wiring should be done by a suitably qualified Auto Electrician. If you are using the TrailSafe, wire it to the house battery, trailer brakes and brake lights. Refer to TrailSafe Wiring Diagram.
TRAILSAFE+ RED (14AWG / 2.5mm2) Connect to the positive of the brake lights. BLUE (12 AWG/ 4 mm2) Connect to the positive of the brakes. PURPLE (14 AWG/ 2.5 mm2) Connect to a remote voltage monitor. WHITE (14 AWG/ 2.5 mm2) Connect to the negative of the house battery. BLACK/RED (12AWG / 4mm2) Connect to the positive of the house battery (30A fuse required). GREEN (20AWG / 0.5mm2) YELLOW (20AWG / 0.5mm2) If using LiFePO4 Unconnected: connect to the positive terminal of the house battery.
TRAILSAFE WIRING DIAGRAM LEGEND 30A Fuse Tow Vehicle 8 9 10 11 12 1 Pin 3/10: 0V 6 5 3 Pin 6: Brake Light Pin 5: Brake 2 7 4 3rd Party Monitor* TrailSafe Trailer Purple + Blue – Brakes Red / Black White House Battery + Red – Brake Lights Chemistry Selection Green *Refer to your display monitor’s manual for connection instructions.
TRAILSAFE+ WITH SWAYCONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM LEGEND 30A Fuse Tow Vehicle 8 9 10 11 12 1 3 Pin 6: Brake Light Pin 5: Brake 2 7 4 SwayControl LED Connector Pin 3/10: 0V 6 5 TrailSafe+ LED Connector 3rd Party Monitor* TrailSafe+ Purple Blue Trailer Red / Black White House Battery + Red – Brake Lights Chemistry Selection Green LED SwayControl White LED Blue Black Left Brake Pink Right Brake Purple *Refer to your display monitor’s manual for connection instructions.
WARNING Do not connect the TrailSafe+ blue wire directly to trailer brakes if the SwayControl is also installed. Failure to do so disables the unit’s ability to control sway. WARNING If you have a BP35/J35 installed, all negatives must pass through the BP35/J35 before connecting to the house battery. WARNING If you have a BC300 installed, all negatives must pass through the BP35/J35, and then the BC300 before connecting to the house battery.
INITIAL SELF-TEST 1. Before starting, ensure the TrailSafe or TrailSafe+ pull pin is in place. 2. Power up the TrailSafe or TrailSafe+ from your 12V battery as per the wiring instructions. The LED will display a continuous flashing PURPLE, indicating the first stage of calibration is in progress. This will last for up to 5 minutes. 3. When the first stage is completed, the LED will display a solid PURPLE. When this happens, pull the safety pin out.
LED STATUS INDICATORS LED STATUS KEY CONTINUOUS FLASH BLINK EVERY FEW SECS SOLID COLOUR NO LIGHT CALIBRATION STATE Initialisation pin in Initialisation pin out Initialisation complete STATUS CONDITION SOLUTION The TrailSafe is in calibration. Wait about 5 minutes until the LED displays a solid PURPLE. Completed 1st calibration stage. Remove the pin. The pull pin is out when calibration starts. Put the pull pin back in and wait for 1 minute, or power cycle the unit to restart calibration.
TRAILSAFE OPERATIONAL USE WITHOUT SWAYCONTROL Once the TrailSafe has finished calibrating and is ready for operational use, the colour of the LED will change depending on the charge state of the battery. NOTE: If you are using the TrailSafe+ alongside BMPRO’s SwayControl, refer to the TrailSafe with SwayControl section of this manual. COLOUR CONDITION The house battery capacity is sufficient for 15 minutes of emergency braking operation.
TRAILSAFE+ OPERATIONAL USE WITH SWAYCONTROL The LED on the TrailSafe+ displays different indicators if used with BMPRO’s SwayControl. NOTE: If you are not using the TrailSafe+ with BMPRO’s SwayControl, refer to the Operational Use section of this manual. STATE STATUS CONDITION SOLUTION The battery is flat. Battery flat Always on Warning: this state will override other LED indicators. Refer to the Battery Flat section for more information. Charge or replace the house battery.
LED STATUS KEY 10s STATE CONTINUOUS FLASH BLINK ONCE EVERY 10 SECS BLINK ONCE EVERY FEW SECS BLINK 3 TIMES EVERY FEW SECS STATUS CONDITION SOLID COLOUR NO LIGHT BLINK TWICE EVERY FEW SECS BLINK 4 TIMES EVERY FEW SECS SOLUTION The SwayControl is disabled momentarily. The unit will return to normal operation when not on rough terrain. The LED will flash both green and red. Off-road mode The three following conditions are met: • The SwayControl is in “sleep” mode. • The TrailSafe+ is in standby.
IN-CAR MONITOR If an in-car monitor is used, it needs to be located in a position where it is visible to the driver. Refer to the Wireless Monitor TrailCheck manual for more details. SERVICING Do not attempt to service the TrailSafe or TrailSafe+ yourself, or dismantle, modify or repair the TrailSafe or TrailSafe+ yourself, as this will void your warranty. If your TrailSafe product requires servicing, please consult your BMPRO dealer or visit teambmpro.com for assistance.
It is possible that with dual axles brakes, heavy brake light loads, warm batteries, a large load on the trailer etc, that the battery is sufficient but failing to give a clear pass. It is necessary that there is at least 10Ah of useful battery capacity remaining, which may require 20% of aged 100Ah-rated battery for this load. If any loads (e.g. lights, 12V fridges) are on in the trailer, turn these off if possible.
SPECIFICATIONS TRAILSAFE/TRAILSAFE+ SPECIFICATIONS System Voltage 12V Nominal (not suitable for 24V systems) Electric Brake Load 18A max Brake Light Load 8A max Communications Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE 5.
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