About device:
This tester tests the tow electrical socket on all vehicle types, including those with an added electronic tow control relay device. The design of the tester is for use with standard automotive globes instead of LEDs because, with LEDs and their low power consumption, you will get false readings as they light up anywhere from 80 to 150 mA. For the tow socket light circuits to pass the tests, more load must be applied. Using standard automotive globes is an easy way to put a lot more load on the tow socket light circuits, plus you can increase the load by using light globes with a higher wattage. One will need this device in their toolbox to stay up-to-date with vehicle manufacturers.
Device description:
Test heavy trucks, light trucks, buses, minibuses, and motorcars towing electrical sockets (round 7-pin).
Test 12-volt or 24-volt light circuits.
The layout of the tester lights matches the tow socket terminal pins.
Option to increase the load on light circuits by using globes with a larger wattage.
Side handle for easy carrying.
Special note:
Connect the tester only after the vehicle tow-bar module has been coded and communicates with the other modules as necessary over the vehicle network.
Testing features:
Check the wiring circuit standard (SABS).
Check the auxiliary wire connection.
Test the tail light switch.
Test the stop light sensor and switch.
Test the left- and right-hand indicator switches.
Test the hazards switch.
Perform a load test on all light circuits.
Earth/ground wire test: the tester will immediately indicate when there is no earth/ground connection. It will show a swapped earth/ground wire between light circuits or on the auxiliary circuit.
What's in the box:
Vehicle tow socket tester
Carrying case
Power cable (1.5m)
Tow plug connector cable (6m)
Set of ten standard light globes (12 V, 6 W)
Set of ten standard light globes (24 V, 6 W)
SABS wiring diagram card
Quick guide
Other information about the device:
Length: 154 mm
Width: 154 mm
Height: 95 mm
Weight: 1.6 kg
Power input voltage: 12 VDC or 24 VDC
Power output voltage: 12 VDC or 24 VDC
Current output maximum: 10 A
Shipping box dimensions and weight:
Length: 450 mm
Width: 300 mm
Height: 170 mm
Weight: 3.5 kg
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High-grade materials go into making the testers, including the batteries, which run on FORBATT VRLA batteries.
For peace of mind, we build and repair the testers that we sell. So, if something breaks, we can repair it.
The user guide and other important documents are available for download from our website.
Videos are on YouTube to learn more about the different types of tests performed on a test bench.
With LED technology, twenty-four-volt power is no longer necessary to test the lights of the truck trailer unless the trailer still uses twenty-four-volt globes. These LED lights are multi-voltage, which means they are compatible with twelve-volt (12 V) and twenty-four-volt (24 V).
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Finally, since our trailer light testers are electrical instruments just like any other, please handle them with care. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
