Mobile Universal Trailer Tester OPERATOR’S MANUAL #9007A SMART MUTT ® 7 WAY ROUND PIN Innovative Products of America® Incorporated 888-786-7899 www.ipatools.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • This manual contains safety and operating instructions for the #9007. Refer to this manual for information on safe operation. • Read, understand and follow all safety messages and instructions printed in this manual and on the equipment before operating. • Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, results in serious injury or death to the operator or bystanders.
• 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 charger cabinet. • Do not place charger directly above or below battery. • Fill battery to level specified 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 explosions can cause injury.
SPECIFICATIONS THE SMART MUTT® INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: • • • • • • Key FOB remote w/ battery 5’ Battery clip adapter wire 10’ Chassis Ground cable 500 Mamp/12V Trickle Charger Plug 7 Way Round Cable Instruction manual CHOOSING AN EXTERNAL BATTERY: • Battery voltage: 12V DC • Battery Type: Lead Acid • Battery Compartment Dimensions: 5 7/8” L x 5 3/4” H x 3 3/8” W • Battery Protection: Inline 30 Amp fuse for overcharge current protection.
QUICK START-UP GUIDE The SMART MUTT® is designed to eliminate guesswork and the remote control is provided to make your job easier. If something is wrong with your trailer’s electrical system, the SMART MUTT® will make noise and blink LEDs to lead you towards the problem. 1. CHECK 7 PIN CONNECTORS: Before operating the SMART MUTT®, be sure the 7 round pin connections at the top of the unit is in good condition and pins are spread to the proper width to ensure good connections.
9007A SMART MUTT® PARTS A B G H I J C D K E F L A CARRYING HANDLE B ANTENNA WIRE ASSEMBLY C 7 WAY ROUND SOCKET (TEST SIDE) D EXTERNAL (OPTIONAL) POWER INPUT M E 30 AMP AMMETER GAUGE F TRICKLE CHARGE INPUT G POWER SWITCH H CONTROL KNOB N I CHASSIS GROUND PLUG J FUSE, 30 AMP ATO/ATC K MUTE BUTTON L REMOTE CONTROL FOB (#7900K-34) (QTY. 2) M 10 FT.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This section contains information on using the #9007 Mobile Universal Trailer Tester. (SMART MUTT®) FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS: The SMART MUTT® Mobile Universal Trailer Tester is a fleet maintenance and diagnostic aid for trailer electrical operations wired to North America style configurations, including 7 round pin (tractor trailer) connections. J I H G F E D C B A Fig. 2 – Control & Information Panel A. CONTROL KNOB (Fig.
F. TROUBLE WARNING INDICATORS (Fig. 2) Flashing red LEDs indicate problems that may exist in a selected circuit. • Overload Indicator • Open Circuit Indicator • Reversed Battery • Polarity Indicator • Low Battery • Crossed Circuits G. BACKLIT 30 AMP AMMETER (Fig. 2) Meter shows current draw of a selected circuit up to 30 AMPS. H. POWER SWITCH (Fig. 2) Select between internal battery, external house current, or power off. Center: OFF (battery charge in this position only). Left: internal battery ON.
TESTING PROCEDURES 7 ROUND PIN TRAILER TESTING PROCEDURE: MANUAL TESTING MODE To avoid false readings: Visually inspect trailer socket for corroded and/or squeezed pins. Bad or broken socket pins can cause false readings. Replace socket if pins are broken or socket appears to have been subjected to extreme heat. If connections are corroded, clean all connections with the 7 Round Pin Connector Cleaners (IPA®’s #8024) and load socket with dielectric grease. 1.
6b. If the trailer lights are grounded through the chassis, use the following instructions. Plug in the 10 foot Chassis Ground Cable to the SMART MUTT® “Chassis Ground Outlet” (Fig. 3-N). Then using the alligator clip, attach the other end of the ground cable to the chassis of the trailer. This effectively grounds your trailer and allows testing to continue. 7. After the “Ground Integrity Test” the Control Knob (Fig. 2-A) may be rotated in either direction to select a circuit to diagnose.
NOTE: The SMART MUTT® uses an advanced form of current sensing throughout all circuits at all times. This may cause dim lighting of some high efficient LEDs in unselected circuits. The Crossed Circuit Indicator functions in the Small Trailer LED mode, and eliminates a possible misdiagnosis from the current sensing of the MUTT®. Brake light selection does not show a crossed circuit to a turn signal.
REMOTE FUNCTIONS: REMOTE PROGRAMMING With MUTT® in the OFF position hold large button (Fig. 4-2) of remote while simultaneously turning the MUTT® power on. Release after 2 seconds. The remote is now programmed. HOW TO USE THE WIRELESS REMOTE 1. AUTO CYCLE Press and release button #1 (Fig. 4- ) Fig. 4 – Remote Control and the SMART MUTT® will enter Auto Cycle Mode where a circuit is powered for 6 seconds before the tester automatically begins powering the next circuit in clockwise sequence. 2.
WARNING INDICATORS Explanation of the diagnostic functions of the warning indicators. GREEN: GOOD RED: LOW VOLTAGE INDICATOR OVERLOAD WARNING INDICATOR GROUND INDICATOR OPEN CIRCUIT INDICATOR REVERSE POLARITY INDICATOR Fig. 6 – Warning Indicators POWER TO TESTER WARNING INDICATORS: VOLTAGE INDICATOR (Fig. 6) • When the battery supply voltage drops to 9V or less, the MUTT® shuts down power to all circuits and the Voltage Indicator flashes red.
OPEN CIRCUIT WARNING INDICATOR (Fig. 6) • In the instance a selected circuit is not completed through the trailer harness, (e.g., a faulty ground or no load detected), the Open Circuit warning flashes and sounds. • Note: Small trailer testing may initiate a false Open Circuit warning in trailers using single LED assemblies in a circuit. Go to Small Trailer LED Mode section (page 12) to commence testing on these types of trailers.
TAPE THE 7900K-79AS ANTENNA WIRE ASSEMBLY HERE BATTERY MAINTENANCE & STORAGE Be sure to properly maintain your battery. The internal batteries are sealed lead acid battery. Please charge batteries before use. Batteries should be kept fully charged whenever not in use. If the batteries sit without a full charge or sits too long, the life of the batteries will be diminished. The supplied charger should be used to charge the battery.
9007A - Mobile Universal Trailer Tester MUTT® Limited One Year Warranty Innovative Products of America® Incorporated has established a Limited One Year Warranty Policy for the Mobile Universal Trailer Tester 9007 Series, not including any wearable parts, i.e. batteries (30 day warranty), battery clips, etc. 1 Year Limited Warranty/Return or Replace Policy: The product is covered for 1 year from the date of original user purchase under the stipulations of the Standard Warranty.
