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Until now, the Ford Tow Command option found on 2005 and up F-250/350 pickups
and Tekonsha Prodigy and Sentinel controllers were not compatible
with the Carlisle HydraStar trailer brake actuator. Using these
controllers with the HydraStar resulted in false error signals
from the controllers and “clicking” from the HydraStar. Both of
these problems were the result of the electrical verification
pulses sent out by the controller. When the pulses hit the HydraStar
instead of the electric brakes on a trailer, it issued an error
code. The pulse also momentarily turned on the HydraStar’s motor,
creating the “clicking” noise. This start/stop off the motor could
damage the HydraStar.
The HBA-CAM splices into the HydraStar’s wiring on the trailer
and can be mounted anywhere it is convenient. The module intercepts
the verification signals and electronically answers them showing
everything to be normal. The error codes are eliminated* and the
HydraStar motor “clicking” stops. The braking performance of either
controller is not changed by the HBA-CAM. The HBA-CAM is not recommended
for use with other manufacturers brake actuators that exhibit
similar symptoms. The HBA-CAM should only be used with the Carlisle
HydraStar line of actuators. |
IMPORTANT NOTE
The HBA-CAM is intended for use with Carlisle’s HydraStar
only. Wiring the HBA-CAM to an older version HydraStar will
damage the HBA-CAM.
HydraStar has 4 wires and a bleeder fitting on top. If your
HydraStar does not have these features, do not attach the
HBA-CAM. |
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