Dr. Performance - BrakeSmart:

Introducing the truly set andforget trailer brake controller "The BrakeSmart" The BrakeSmart controller is much more than a brake controller. Using a proprietary method, the BrakeSmart controller communicates with other Master Brake Systems, Inc. intelligent devices on the trailer. For example, Suspension Technologies, Inc. air ride trailer suspensions can be remotely controlled by the BrakeSmart. The driver can command the trailer to lower and lock the trailer brakes for loading of the trailer. Automatic side to side leveling can be performed for parking or loading at the driver’s command. The trailer may be raised to provide additional ground clearance for driveways or rough terrain if necessary. “A new way of thinking about your trailer brakes, because now you don’t have to!” No other controller can boast of the features of the BrakeSmart. Even more functionality is to come, including trailer jack control.All BrakeSmart controllers are sold with free software upgrades to add new functionality. BrakeSmart also excels as an electric brake controller. Trailers with electric brake systems perform better than with conventional controllers. BrakeSmart reads the actual electrical current required by the trailer brakes. As heat builds in the trailer brakes, the BrakeSmart compensates by increasing the voltage to maintain constant trailer braking force. This feature reduces the common brake fade experienced in electric brake systems using conventional electric brake controllers. The BrakeSmart controller detects the type of brake system on the trailer. Electric brakes or hydraulic brake systems are controlled optimally by BrakeSmart. The BrakeSmart controller configures itself automatically to provide the smoothest, fastest response and most proportional truck to trailer brake response possible. Even the gain settings are automatically retained for differences in electric and hydraulic brake systems. And, since the BrakeSmart reads actual truck brake system pressure, annoying gain adjustments for loaded or unloaded trailer conditions are eliminated. Ease of use is one of the remarkable features of BrakeSmart . BrakeSmart provides a unique approach to trailer brake gain setting. Other brake controllers simply limit the ultimate available brake voltage signal to the trailer brakes as the gain setting is reduced. BrakeSmart changes the rate of application of the trailer brake as compared to the towing vehicle. Unlike other controllers, BrakeSmart is capable of applying full brake voltage to the trailer even when the gain is set to the lowest setting. Unique Gain Function of the BrakeSmart Controller The graph shows the relationship of the towing vehicle hydraulic brake pressure and the trailer brake signal. At 50% gain setting ( the recommended initial gain setting ) the trailer brake response is scaled from zero voltage output to full brake output between zero psi truck brake pressure and 1000 psi truck brake pressure. At maximum gain, the scale is from zero to 500 psi truck brake pressure. At minimum gain, the scale is from zero to 1500 psi truck brake pressure. BrakeSmart has 8 gain settings from minimum to the 50% level and 8 gain settings from 50% to the maximum gain setting. With 16 available gain settings, BrakeSmart provides the most proportional truck brake to trailer brake response available. BrakeSmart also remembers gain settings between electric brake trailers. BrakeSmart eliminates the annoying frequent gain adjustments necessary between loaded and unloaded trailer conditions. Since a full trailer brake is always available at any gain setting, BrakeSmart provides a safety factor no other electronic brake controller possesses. The BrakeSmart display may be customized to the users’ preference. The top line of the BrakeSmart can display a custom message of up to 16 characters that represent a unique personalized message. For instance, “BrakeSmart” can be replaced by a users name or perhaps an organization name. Any message up to 16 characters may be displayed. All entry is accomplished by the keyboard interface.