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Mikey · 06-12-2007, 06:52 PM

From Carlisle website

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.

06-12-2007, 06:52 PM	#8
Mikey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Travellin' Posts: 111	Simplier Info??? From Carlisle website 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.