The Blackbird is the ultimate in digital time-based trailer braking--giving you big power in the palm of your hand. The Blackbird operates seamlessly with electric and electric-over hydraulic braking systems and does not interfere with anti-lock brakes, cruise control, or other electrical systems on your vehicle.

Digital time-based circuitry with automatic and user-adjustable settings

Key Features

• Quik-Connect feature
• For all single and tri axle trailers equipped with electric brakes
• Digital time-based circuitry
• Mounts in any position
• Compact and lightweight--just 3" wide and 3.75" long
• Solid-state dependability
• Manual braking illuminates vehicle and trailer stop lights
• No leveling required
• Comprehensive diagnostic error codes
• Polarity protected

Automatic Operation with Digital Display and Sleep/Standby Modes

During braking, the Blackbird operates on a time-based circuitry design. The “power ramp time” and power is adjustable to achieve trailer brake responsiveness. The digital display will indicate the amount of power being sent to the trailer brakes. Once the brake pedal is released, the unit will return to “stand by” mode. While in “stand by” mode, the controller will display two dots. After 10 mins it will go to “sleep mode”, the display will shut off.

Adjustable Power Ramp Time

The Controller applies power to the trailer brakes based on a time-based circuitry. The adjustable Power Ramp Time is the elapsed time from the point that the brakes are first applied until the point that the power level reaches its maximum. The Power Ramp Time can be adjusted (0.5-5 seconds at 99% Power Setting) to obtain optimum trailer brake responsiveness between the tow vehicle brakes and the trailer brakes. Simply slide the “Power Ramp Time Setting” towards the rear to increase the ramp time (slow ramp), or towards the front to decrease the ramp time (faster ramp).

Maximum Power with Automatic and Manual Settings

Under automatic braking (via brake pedal), the maximum power is the percent of available power that is sent to the trailer brakes. Under manual override (via manual slide lever), the maximum power is the percent available power that is sent to the trailer brakes when the manual slide lever is moved all the way to the left. Choose Automatic Maximum Power settings, or use the Manual Override slide lever to apply the trailer brakes independently of the tow vehicle brakes or to override the automatic trailer brakes when less braking is required. The Manual Override slide lever can be used for emergency stopping or for control of excessive trailer sway. The tow vehicle and trailer brake stoplights will still illuminate during the manual lever activation.