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Electronic Brake Control
For 2, 4, 6* and 8* brake applications
Components of the Brake Control
A. Power Knob
B.
B.
Manual Slide Knob
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C. Bracket Mounting Holes
D.
D.
Bi-Colored Light
E.
Level Knob
Important Facts to Remember
1.
Do not mount or activate RF generating items (cell
phones, two way radios) near (less than 12') the
Brake Control.
phones, two way radios) near (less than 12') the
Brake Control.
2.
CAUTION Reversing the connection to a break-
away battery on the trailer will destroy
the Brake Control.
the Brake Control.
3.
CAUTION Disconnect trailer plug from the tow
vehicle prior to testing a breakaway switch or you
may destroy the Brake Control.
may destroy the Brake Control.
4.
The light is:
• GREEN when trailer is connected.
• RED when brake pedal or manual is
• GREEN when trailer is connected.
• RED when brake pedal or manual is
activated and trailer is connected.
5.
The GREEN light draws 5 milliamperes of
current from tow vehicle. It would take over 10,000
hours to drain the tow vehicle battery.
current from tow vehicle. It would take over 10,000
hours to drain the tow vehicle battery.
6.
WARNING The level adjustment is CRITICAL.
The level adjustment determines whether automatic
braking response is delayed or aggressive.
braking response is delayed or aggressive.
7.
This brake control is activated by inertia. It
senses deceleration and generates an output
that reflects the inertia sensed. In a stationary
state, the brake control will not apply the
trailer brakes unless the Manual Slide
Knob is actuated.
senses deceleration and generates an output
that reflects the inertia sensed. In a stationary
state, the brake control will not apply the
trailer brakes unless the Manual Slide
Knob is actuated.
8.
WARNING The Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR) must never exceed the vehicle
manufacturers recommendation.
manufacturers recommendation.
9.
This control specfically designed for use with
electric trailer brakes.
electric trailer brakes.
10. For Technical Assistance and Warranty Information
call: 1-888-785-5832 or www.tekonsha.com
Installation Guide
WARNING The Brake Control must be mount-
ed from -20 degrees nose down to 70 degrees nose
up. (See Below.) Failure to install brake control
within these constraints may cause your control to
become inoperable.
up. (See Below.) Failure to install brake control
within these constraints may cause your control to
become inoperable.
Traditional Bracket Mount
A. Mounting Bracket
B.
B.
#6 x 3/8” Screws
1.
CAUTION Drilling or use of longer screws
may damage unit.
2.
Securely mount bracket to a solid surface.
3.
Insert supplied #6 x 3/8” screws on each side
into the mounting holes.
into the mounting holes.
4.
Adjust control to desired position and tighten
screws until snug.
screws until snug.
READ THIS FIRST:
Read and follow all instructions carefully before
installing or operating the Brake Control. Keep
these instructions with the Brake Control for
future reference.
installing or operating the Brake Control. Keep
these instructions with the Brake Control for
future reference.
Direction of Tr avel
Direction of Tr avel
Correct
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Leveling the Sensor
After the brake control has been securely mounted
the level adjustment must be set.
the level adjustment must be set.
1.
Connect trailer to tow vehicle, Bi-Colored
Light should glow GREEN.
Light should glow GREEN.
2.
Set power knob to maximum by fully
rotating clockwise.
rotating clockwise.
3.
Depress tow vehicle’s brake pedal and hold.
4.
Rotate the Level Knob counter-clockwise
(towards the back of the control) until the
Bi-Colored Light starts to change colors
from GREEN to RED.
(towards the back of the control) until the
Bi-Colored Light starts to change colors
from GREEN to RED.
5.
Carefully rotate the Level Knob clockwise
(towards the front of the control) until a
shade of ORANGE is visible.
Bi-Colored Light should show:
• DIM ORANGE for a typical setting.
• BRIGHT ORANGE for an aggressive setting.
• DIM RED for a more aggressive setting.
(towards the front of the control) until a
shade of ORANGE is visible.
Bi-Colored Light should show:
• DIM ORANGE for a typical setting.
• BRIGHT ORANGE for an aggressive setting.
• DIM RED for a more aggressive setting.
6.
Release brake pedal.
Adjusting the Power to the
Trailer Brakes
Trailer Brakes
Once the control has been installed and properly
leveled, it is necessary to set the power needed
to stop the trailer during a braking event.
leveled, it is necessary to set the power needed
to stop the trailer during a braking event.
1.
Connect trailer to tow vehicle.
2.
Set Power Knob to the 12 o’clock position.
3.
Drive tow vehicle and trailer on a dry level
paved surface at 25 mph and apply manual
slide knob.
paved surface at 25 mph and apply manual
slide knob.
NOTE:
Range of adjustment for the level knob
from DIM ORANGE to DIM RED is 20 degrees
of rotation.
of rotation.
✓
If trailer brakes lock up:
❑ Turn power down using power knob.
(Rotate power knob toward the 8 o’clock
position, counter-clockwise.)
❑ Turn power down using power knob.
(Rotate power knob toward the 8 o’clock
position, counter-clockwise.)
✓
If braking was not sufficient:
❑ Turn power up using power knob. (Rotate
power knob toward the 5 o’clock position,
clockwise.)
❑ Turn power up using power knob. (Rotate
power knob toward the 5 o’clock position,
clockwise.)
4.
Repeat Step (3) until power has been set
to a point just below wheel lock up or at
a sufficient force as to achieve maximum
braking power.
to a point just below wheel lock up or at
a sufficient force as to achieve maximum
braking power.
5.
Using the brake pedal, make a few low speed
stops to check the Power and Level adjust-
ments. The automatic response (brake pedal)
is initiated and terminated via the stoplight
switch. When the brake pedal is released,
trailer braking will cease.
stops to check the Power and Level adjust-
ments. The automatic response (brake pedal)
is initiated and terminated via the stoplight
switch. When the brake pedal is released,
trailer braking will cease.
Fine Tuning
Now that the Power has been set, it is time to fine
tune the level setting for the majority of the
stopping that you will be doing.
1.
tune the level setting for the majority of the
stopping that you will be doing.
1.
Make several slow (25 MPH) stops as if
coming up to a stop sign and take notice
of how the trailer brakes respond:
coming up to a stop sign and take notice
of how the trailer brakes respond:
✓
Brakes Grab Too Much
❑ You have an Aggressive Setting:
To correct this condition rotate level knob
clockwise, toward you, see below.
❑ You have an Aggressive Setting:
To correct this condition rotate level knob
clockwise, toward you, see below.
✓
Trailer Tending to Push Tow Vehicle
❑ You have a Delayed Setting:
To correct this condition rotate level knob
counter-clockwise, away from you, see below.
❑ You have a Delayed Setting:
To correct this condition rotate level knob
counter-clockwise, away from you, see below.
2.
Repeat until desired trailer braking is achieved.
A.
Delayed
B.
Normal
C.
Aggressive
NOTE:
When the brake control is leveled
properly there will be very little current flowing
through the brake magnets in a static state with
the foot pedal depressed. The brake magnets will
hum when there is current flowing through them.
Anytime the Bi-Colored Light shows any color
other than GREEN, there is current flowing
through the brake magnets.
through the brake magnets in a static state with
the foot pedal depressed. The brake magnets will
hum when there is current flowing through them.
Anytime the Bi-Colored Light shows any color
other than GREEN, there is current flowing
through the brake magnets.
NOTE:
1. Front of the Voyager must be horizontal,
see below.
2. The Voyager must be parallel to direction
of travel, see below.
NOTE:
1.
WARNING This brake control is activated
by inertia and requires the level to be set
properly, or the braking response will be too
harsh or ineffective.
properly, or the braking response will be too
harsh or ineffective.
2.
To properly level the sensor, the trailer and
tow vehicle must be parked on a level surface
and trailer must be connected to tow vehicle.
tow vehicle must be parked on a level surface
and trailer must be connected to tow vehicle.
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Prodigy, Rf electronic brake control, Components of prodigy rf
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Preferred
Mounting Location
Alternate Mounting
Locations
Cable Toward
Tow Vehicle
© 2008 Cequent Performance Products
Prodigy
®
RF
Electronic Brake Control
For 2, 4 and 6 brake applications
READ THIS FIRST:
Read and follow all instructions carefully before
installing or operating the Prodigy RF. Keep these
instructions with the Brake Control for future
reference.
installing or operating the Prodigy RF. Keep these
instructions with the Brake Control for future
reference.
Components of Prodigy RF
A. Power Knob
F. 7-Way cable to
B. Boost Button
Prodigy Brake Controller Troubleshooting
tow vehicle
C. Manual Override
G. Connection to trailer
D. Display
E. Connector to
E. Connector to
Auxiliary Power Port
Important Facts to Remember
1.
WARNING The Prodigy RF may operate with reduced
performance if the Remote Hand Held Unit is removed
or disconnected while the trailer is in use.
or disconnected while the trailer is in use.
2.
Do not mount or activate RF generating items (cell
phones, two way radios) near (less than 12”) to the
Hand Held Unit or Power Module.
phones, two way radios) near (less than 12”) to the
Hand Held Unit or Power Module.
3.
The Prodigy RF employs an inertial sensor. It senses
deceleration and generates an output that is based on
deceleration, thus the term “Proportional Braking”.
deceleration and generates an output that is based on
deceleration, thus the term “Proportional Braking”.
4.
The Prodigy RF will “HOLD” your trailer with 25% of
power setting while you are at a standstill with brake
pedal applied for longer than 5-7 seconds.
power setting while you are at a standstill with brake
pedal applied for longer than 5-7 seconds.
5.
The Prodigy RF will brake proportionally in reverse.
It will apply the appropriate brake voltage based on
deceleration.
It will apply the appropriate brake voltage based on
deceleration.
6.
WARNING The Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR) must never exceed the vehicle manufacturers
recommendation.
recommendation.
7.
CAUTION This control is not designed for use with
electric-hydraulic trailer brake systems.
electric-hydraulic trailer brake systems.
8.
CAUTION Do not submerge or immerse Prodigy RF
in water.
in water.
9.
For Technical Assistance and Warranty Information call:
1-888-785-5832 or www.tekonsha.com.
1-888-785-5832 or www.tekonsha.com.
Installation Guide
Trailer Mount Power Module
Mounting Instructions
WARNING The Prodigy RF Power Module must
be securely mounted to the trailer frame. Failure to
install the Power Module within these constraints
may cause impaired performance.
be securely mounted to the trailer frame. Failure to
install the Power Module within these constraints
may cause impaired performance.
The Power Module can be mounted to any suitable sur-
face on the trailer frame. The module cover should be
approximately level, within ±5 °, and above the trailer
frame rail. Preferred mounting location is on the side of
the trailer frame rail with the 8 foot cable towards the
tow vehicle.
face on the trailer frame. The module cover should be
approximately level, within ±5 °, and above the trailer
frame rail. Preferred mounting location is on the side of
the trailer frame rail with the 8 foot cable towards the
tow vehicle.
1. Select a location so that the Power Module’s cover
is in the UP direction.
2. Use the four 1/4 –14 x 1-1/4 self drilling screws
(provided) to drill into the trailer frame. Snug
screws securing Power Module. Tamper Resist
Washer Head Screws may be used for added
security.
screws securing Power Module. Tamper Resist
Washer Head Screws may be used for added
security.
3. Secure the excess 7-Way tow vehicle and trailer
wiring.
CAUTION Use of different screws may damage
the Power Module, or may not provide sufficient
mounting.
the Power Module, or may not provide sufficient
mounting.
CAUTION Do not mount in a concealed location,
or inside a metal part of the trailer. Do not place
inside a utility box mounted on the trailer.
or inside a metal part of the trailer. Do not place
inside a utility box mounted on the trailer.
CAUTION Do not mount in a location that will
interfere with a load equalizing hitch.
interfere with a load equalizing hitch.
Connecting Power Module
Your Prodigy RF Power Module has a molded
Bargman® 7-Way cable that will plug into the tow vehi-
cle. Refer to Wiring Diagram for location of pins and
function. When all connections are made, this connec-
tion supplies all power and signals to both the Power
Module and to the trailer. The trailer 7-Way cable is
connected directly to the 7-Way connector on the rear of
the Power Module. There is no additional wiring neces-
sary on the trailer.
Bargman® 7-Way cable that will plug into the tow vehi-
cle. Refer to Wiring Diagram for location of pins and
function. When all connections are made, this connec-
tion supplies all power and signals to both the Power
Module and to the trailer. The trailer 7-Way cable is
connected directly to the 7-Way connector on the rear of
the Power Module. There is no additional wiring neces-
sary on the trailer.
WARNING Tow vehicle Must be Capable of pro-
viding 12V @ 20A for Electric Brake Applications,
Up to 6 brakes (3 axles).
viding 12V @ 20A for Electric Brake Applications,
Up to 6 brakes (3 axles).
CAUTION The Battery Charge to the trailer may
be temporarily disconnected (approximately 5 min-
utes) during braking if the total current to the Trailer
(Battery Charge and Electric Brake) exceeds 20
Amps. This allows for full brake power without
exceeding the tow vehicles wiring capacity.
utes) during braking if the total current to the Trailer
(Battery Charge and Electric Brake) exceeds 20
Amps. This allows for full brake power without
exceeding the tow vehicles wiring capacity.
Pin No.
Function
1
Common Ground
2
Electric Brake
3
Tail & License
4
Battery Charge
5
Left Stop & Turn
6
Right Stop & Turn
7
Center Auxiliary
4
7
6
2
2
3
5
1
5
1
Remote Hand Held Unit
Plug the Hand Held Unit into any suitable 12V
Auxiliary Power Port in the vehicle.
Auxiliary Power Port in the vehicle.
• Remote Hand Held Unit must be within easy reach
of the operator.
• Do NOT operate with the Remote Hand Held Unit
disconnected.
NOTE:
Some factory wired tow vehicles disconnect
the Battery Charge output in the 7-Way connector
when the ignition is turned off. This will turn off the
Power Module and the Hand Held Unit will display
n.c.
when the ignition is turned off. This will turn off the
Power Module and the Hand Held Unit will display
n.c.
Display Readings after Connecting the Prodigy RF
Once the units are connected and successfully paired,
you should see the following on the two digit display:
Once the units are connected and successfully paired,
you should see the following on the two digit display:
• Initial Power to the Hand Held, without pairing or
• Power Module not powered or
• Paired, but Trailer is not connected to Power
Module.
• Power Module not powered or
• Paired, but Trailer is not connected to Power
Module.
• Power to Prodigy RF with trailer connected and
• Manual Override Activated without trailer connected.
• Manual Override activated (with trailer), 5.4 denotes
a hypothetical power output. This value is set using
the power knob. Range is 0.0 to 13 volts. This is an
indication of voltage output to electric brakes.
the power knob. Range is 0.0 to 13 volts. This is an
indication of voltage output to electric brakes.
• Display will be blank during power saving mode (no
motion or braking
activity for at least 2
hours)
activity for at least 2
hours)
Boost
feature
engaged.
Boost
feature not
engaged.
(Blank
Display)
Display)
Pairing Instructions
Synchronization of the Remote Hand Held Unit to the
Power Module:
1. Connect trailer to tow vehicle.
2. Plug the Power Module 7-Way cable into the tow
Power Module:
1. Connect trailer to tow vehicle.
2. Plug the Power Module 7-Way cable into the tow
vehicle.
3. Trailer’s 7-Way connector must be disconnected
from the Power Module.
4. Start vehicle’s engine. (Some vehicles require Key
On to supply power to the 7-Way connector or
Auxiliary Power Port)
Auxiliary Power Port)
5. Plug the Remote Hand Held Unit into an auxiliary
power source within easy reach of the operator.
6. Turn the Power Knob to minimum position,
Flashing 0.0.
7. Fully depress and hold both the MANUAL
OVERRIDE and BOOST BUTTON. The display
will start from P.5 and end at P.A.
will start from P.5 and end at P.A.
Once P.A has been achieved, the Manual and Boost
can be released.
can be released.
8. Press and hold the brake pedal until the display
shows flashing 0.0. for a correct pairing.
9. Set the Power Knob to greater than minimum.
Display now flashes n.c. (not connected).
10. Re-connect the Trailer 7-Way connector to the
Power Module. Display should now be .c.
(connected).
(connected).
NOTE:
To properly identify your trailer during
pairing, the 7-Way trailer plug must be disconnected
from the Power Module.
from the Power Module.
Prodigy Brake Controller Instructions
FLASHING
FLASHING
FLASHING
Automatic Leveling of the Sensor
The Prodigy RF will automatically acquire the proper
level setting of the tow vehicle and trailer combination
during the pairing operation.
level setting of the tow vehicle and trailer combination
during the pairing operation.
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Wiring Diagram
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