IPA ALPHA MUTT Bedienungsanleitung

#5600-RTS Alpha MUTT®with ABS, Rugged

Tablet and Slide-Out Base

#5600A-S Alpha MUTT®with ABS and

Slide-Out Base

#5600A-RT Alpha MUTT® with ABS and

Rugged Tablet

#5602A Alpha MUTT® with ABS

(No Tablet or Slide-Out Base)

ALPHA MUTT®with ABS

Mobile Universal Trailer Tester

Set-Up Information • Operator’s Manual • Technical Information

For All Models

Innovative Products of America®Incorporated 234 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY 12498

888-786-7899 | tech247@ipatools.com | www.ipatools.com

Congratulations on your recent purchase of an Alpha MUTT®Service-Truck

Model from Innovative Products of America®!

This binder provides information on the following Alpha MUTT®units:

•#5602A Alpha MUTT®with ABS

•#5600A-RT Alpha MUTT®with ABS and Rugged Tablet

•#5600A-S Alpha MUTT®with ABS and Slide-Out Base

•#5600A-RTS Alpha MUTT®with ABS, Rugged Tablet and Slide-Out Base

For questions or support, call 888-786-7899 or email tech247@ipatools.com.

FOREWORD

The AlphaMUTT®(Mobile Universal Trailer Tester) Service-TruckModelhas been thoroughly engineered

to provide the ultimate level of control and diagnostic troubleshooting capability when inspecting trailer

lighting, air brake and ABS systems. Your tester has been delivered “turnkey” with all the hoses, cables,

remote controls and tablet needed to begin testing. Be sure to read the entire set up and instruction

manual to ensure that all the benefits this tester can bring to your shop are utilized.

This Operator’s Manual has been created by Innovative Products of America®(IPA®) to provide users

with the necessary information to:

•Identify and understand the full capabilities of the tester.

•Recognize the safety precautions that should be adhered to during operation.

•Properly identify all parts, accessories and attachments included with the tester for

maintenance, operation, repair and replacement.

IPA®truly wants you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase. The Alpha MUTT®includes a 3-Year

Warranty and 24-Hour Repair or Replace Policy. Upon first receiving your tester, use the provided

unpacking sheet with included accessories kit for reference to specific accessories and features based

on your particular model. If you are missing any accessories, have questions or need assistance withany

step of the process, please call Tech Support at 888-786-7899 or email tech247@ipatools.com.

IPA®is also interested in hearing any suggestions you may have that could increase the productivity

and functionality of the Alpha MUTT®. If there isa feature you wish it had, please send us your feedback

and it may be included in the next update.

From all of us at IPA®, we thank you for your purchase and wish you and your family the very best

of everything.

Ian Vinci,

President

Innovative Products of America®

845-679-4500

www.ipatools.com

[email protected]

Introduction

1.1 Testing Functions ……………………...……………………………………...................

1.2 Registering Your Tester’s Warranty ……………….…………………......................…

1.3 Tester Identication ………………………………………………………......................

Tester Serial Number

Firmware Version Number

Software Version Number

1.4 Included Accessories ………………………...…….…………………......................…

1.5 Optional Accessories ……...……………………….………………..........................…

General Safety Instructions

2.1 Important Safety Information ……………...…..…...……………….........................…

2.2 Battery Gases, Tester Preparation and Tester/Charger Location …...................….

2.3 General Charger Usage …………………………………………….......................…...

Specications

3.1 Service-Truck Model ………………...…………………………….......................….....

3.2 Rugged Tablet ………………………………………………………………...................

Initial Set-Up

4.1 Battery/Power Supply Requirements ………………….................……………………

4.2 Installing Shop Air ………………….............……………………........................…..…

4.3 Truck-Box Installation (For -S Models Only) …………..............................................

Drilling Mounting Holes into the Service-Truck Box

Placing the Slide-Out Base into the Service-Truck Box

Bolting the Slide-Out Base into the Service-Truck Box

Installing 12V DC/Battery Connection

General Controls And Operations

5.1 Mechanical Functions ……………….......................…………….........................……

Auto Shutdown Feature

5.2 Control Panel …………………...........................................…………….....................

5.3 Right Side Panel …………………..........................................................................…

5.4 Lower Panel …………………..............................................................................…..

5.5 Remote Controls ……………………………………………………………...................

How to Program the 12-Button Remote

How to Use the 12-Button Remote

5.6 Tablet Controls ……………………………………………………………..................…

Tablet Buttons

Tablet Pen

Power Saving

Bluetooth®Connection (BLE)

How to Charge the RT Tablet with the AC Plug

How to Charge the RT Tablet while Mounted in the Storage Drawer

How to Check for Software Updates

Email to Tablet

Computer to Tablet

Direct to Tablet

Bluetooth®

6.1 Installing the Bluetooth®Communication Module ……………….…………..............

Direct Connection

Using an Extension Cable

6.2 Bluetooth®Helpful Tips …………………………………......………….............………

6.3 Bluetooth®Module FCC ……………………………………….…………............…….

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Operating the Alpha MUTT®App

7.1 Application Setup …………………………………………………………............…….

Accounts

Company Information

Testing Defaults

7.2 Menu Bar Screens …………………………………………………………............……

7.3 Diagnostic Controls …………………………………………………………...........…..

Electrical/Lighting Testing

8.1 Pretest Checklist …………………………………………………………......................

Tester Placement

Maintain Connectors

Cable Testing Procedure

8.2 Selecting a Circuit ……………………………………………………............………….

Auto-Cycle Mode

8.3 Ground Integrity Test …………………………………….............……………………..

Chassis and Pin Grounds

Establishing a Chassis Ground

8.4 Fault Indication …………………………………………………………………..............

Open Circuit

Crossed Circuits

Short/Overloaded Circuit

8.5 Activating Hazard Lights ………………………………………………………..............

8.6 All Circuits On (Override) Mode ………………………………………………..............

Air Brake Testing

9.1 Testing Set-Up …………………………………………………………….....................

9.2 Actuating Air Brakes ……......................………………………………........................

9.3 Leak Down Testing ………………………………………………………......................

Manual Leak Down Test

Automatic Leak Down Test

Changing Automatic Leak Down Test Parameters

ABS Diagnostics

10.1 Accessing ABS Codes ………………………………………………...........................

ABS Explained

10.2 Manual Controls ………………………………………………………..........................

Accessing Active Faults

Accessing Stored Faults

Clear All Codes

10.3 Tablet Controls ………………………………………………………............................

10.4 Failure Mode Identier (FMI) Assignments ……………………….............................

10.5 SAE J1587 Mid 137 Sid List …………………………………………..........................

Inspections and Reporting

11.1 Electrical Inspections …………………………………………………..........................

Pass Result

Fail Result

11.2 DOT/PM Inspections …………………………………………………..........................

Truck Inspections Controls

Trailer Inspections Controls

11.3 Saved Reports ……………………………………………………….............................

11.4 Inspection Creator Tab ………………………………………………...........................

11.5 Sample Reports ………………………………………………………...........................

Updating Firmware

12.1 Updating Front Face Panel ……………………............................…………………...

12.2 Updating ABS Module ………………………………………….............................…..

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Maintenance

13.1 Maintenance and Storage …………………………………….............................…….

13.2 Instructions for In- and Out-of-Warranty Repairs …………………..........................

Troubleshooting

14.1 FAQ ………………………………………………………………..................................

14.2 Common System Checks …………………………………………..............................

14.3 Common Troubleshooting Solutions ……………………………...............................

Exploded Views and Diagrams

15.1 Body Exploded View ………………………...............................................................

15.2 Face Exploded View ………………………......................……...............................…

15.3 Side-Panel Exploded View ………………………................................……...............

15.4 Storage Drawer Exploded View …………………………......................................….

15.5 Door Exploded View ……..........................................………………................…......

15.6 Slide-Out Base Exploded View ………………...............……………................……..

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Part 1

Part 1:

Introduction

PART 1: INTRODUCTION

The Alpha MUTT®is an all-in-one, mobile, advanced diagnostic tester and inspection system for both

vehicles and trailers. It saves time and money by providing mistake-free, paperless inspections that are

faster and more efficient than existing methodsacross all your locations. Innovative Products of America®

(IPA®) uses its own proprietary technology and a custom software suite to achieve unparalleled accuracy

and record keepingwhile conducting electrical, airbrake and ABS testing along with full DOT inspections.

While there are various models of the Alpha MUTT®available with different included accessories, all

products that feature the name Alpha are Bluetooth®and RF equipped and can be operated by both

tablet and RF remote control. The Alpha MUTT®is microprocessor controlled and features state of the

art current sensing, computer-controlled circuit protection, live circuit monitoring with automatic pass/fail

calculations, as well as digital voltage and amperage draw readout. The tester will detect poor grounds,

open circuits, crossed circuits, short circuits, and also features Pulsar®which aides in troubleshooting

intermittent and dead shorts. Models equipped with ABS diagnostics can be utilized to read and clear

codes and display troubleshooting information on a trailer via the 7-way connector. Those readings are

displayed on the face panel as well as through the tablet app

This manual covers the Alpha MUTT® Series technology. Please consult your specific model for your

exact list of included options. This product is backed by a 3-year warranty with 24-hour repair or replace

service. Should you run into any issues, please contact IPA® directly at 888-786-7899 or email

[email protected]m.

1.1 Testing Functions

•Electrical Testing (12/24 Volt Operation):

-Automatic cross, open, overload, short and ground fault detection

-Chase down short circuits with Pulsar®mode

-Cable testing

-Ground failure detection differentiates between wire and chassis ground

-Detailed inspection report generated from auto-test report function in under

60 seconds

•Air Brake Testing:

-Real-time, repetitive brake activation to find developing problems and verify

leaking servo cans

-Perform analog leak-down tests in service and emergency lines

•ABS Testing (A Models Only):

-Read and clear codes

-Displays diagnostic troubleshooting information

-Accesses ECU data: manufacturer, make, model, etc.

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1.2 Registering Your Tester’s Warranty

Innovative Products of America®(IPA®) has established a Limited Three-Year Warranty Policy for the

Alpha MUTT®Series, not including any wearable parts, i.e., batteries (30-day warranty), battery clips,

etc.

Three-Year Limited Warranty/Return or Replace Policy: The product is covered for three years from

the date of original user purchase under the stipulations of the Standard Warranty.

The product is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship or material. If there is a problem due to

workmanship or material defect, IPA®will repair or replace the product within 24-working hours after it is

received by the IPA® repair service center. In the event it is determined that the product has been

tampered with or altered in any way, the warranty is void and all claims against the product will not be

honored. The warranty repair/return procedures require that the proof of purchase must be established

(either by warranty card from the seller or by point of purchase receipt/invoice) and the manufacturer

makes every attempt to return ship the product within three business days from the receipt of the returned

product, freight prepaid. If it has been determined that the tool has been damaged due to misuse, IPA®

will repair the tool at a cost we deem reasonable, and these charges will be the responsibility of the user.

We truly want you to be happy with our products, so if you have any questions, call us toll free at

888-786-7899.

There are three options for registering your tester for warranty:

•Complete the included warranty card found in

the front pocket of this binder and mail it to:

Innovative Products of America

234 Tinker Street

Woodstock, NY 12498

•Complete the online warranty registration at

www.ipatools.com/warranty-returns/.

•Complete your registration on the Alpha MUTT®

App under the SETTINGS section.

(Currently unavailable)

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1.3 Tester Identification

Tester Serial Number

Can be found on the side of the tester.

Firmware Version Number

The Firmware version number will display on the

LCD Menu Screen when you power the tester on.

Software Version Number

Can be found on the top right corner of any

screen while in the Alpha MUTT®App.

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