Hydrastar XL

Hydrastar XL

Hydrastar XL

Product catalog summary
Overview
The HydraStar XL is a trailer-mounted controller designed for hydraulic brakes on various trailers such as horse trailers, boat trailers, RVs, and car haulers. It addresses common issues with surge brake actuators, such as drag and pushing problems, and is effective even in reverse.

Key Features
  • Eliminates drag and pushing issues common to surge brake actuators.
  • Operates in reverse.
  • Minimal wiring required for installation on the trailer.
  • No installation needed in the tow vehicle.
  • Complies with DOT regulations for brake actuators.
  • Provides visual and audio warnings for brake or controller issues.

Description
The HydraStar XL uses a microprocessor and accelerometer to adjust braking effort based on the tow vehicle's braking. It is trailer-mounted, requiring no modifications to the towing vehicle. The handheld controller plugs into the cigarette lighter, allowing easy transfer between vehicles. The system is powered by a trailer-mounted battery, charged via the tow vehicle's running light circuit.

Installation and Operation
  • Installs by connecting to the trailer's running lights, turn signals, and ground circuits.
  • In-cab control plugs into the tow vehicle's cigarette lighter.
  • Easy operation with six load settings to match trailer and tow vehicle brakes.
  • Visual and audible alerts for system issues.
  • Works in reverse and eliminates brake drag on downhill grades.

Maintenance and Compliance
  • Weather-resistant aluminum enclosure.
  • Includes a 3 amp battery charger to maintain trailer battery charge.
  • Complies with CFR-393 federal braking requirements.
  • Trailer lights activate during braking, manual stop, or breakaway conditions.

Specifications
  • Compatible with 1, 2, and 3 axle trailers with hydraulic brakes.
  • Operates on 12 volt DC.
  • Self-contained, trailer-mounted unit.
  • Microprocessor and accelerometer control.
  • Requires a 17 amp hour trailer-mounted battery (sold separately).
  • Dimensions: 16.4” x 5.4” x 4.4”.

Models
  • HBAC10-CLR: HydraStar XL with Remote Control.
  • HBAC10: HydraStar XL without Remote Control.
  • CLR: Remote Control.
  • HBA-EBA: Battery Pack / Breakaway Kit.

Availability
The HydraStar XL and related products are available through Carlisle distributors and online.
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Catalog excerpts

Hydrastar XL-1

HydraStar XL Trailer Mounted Controller for Hydaulic Brakes Developed for Horse Trailers, Boat Trailers, RVs, Car Haulers, or any trailer with hydraulic brakes. • Eliminates drag and pushing problems common to surge brake actuators • Works in reverse • Unit installs on trailer with minimal wiring • No installation required in tow vehicle • Meets or exceeds DOT regulations for brake actuators • Visual / audio warning alerts driver to brake or controller problems Description The Carlisle HydraStar XL uses an on-board microprocessor and accelerometer to sense the amount of braking effort being generated by the tow vehicle. It then adjusts its output and pressure to the brakes, to provide a smooth, safe stop. Because the HydraStar XL is mounted on the trailer it requires no wiring or installation modifications to the towing vehicle. Any appropriate tow vehicle can be used to tow a trailer equiped with the HydraStar XL. The hand held actuator controller plugs into the cigarette lighter and sends signals through existing vehicle wiring to the actuator, providing adjustments to match load and road conditions. To tow the trailer with a different, appropriate tow vehicle, all you have to do is unplug the controller from one vehicle and plug it into the other. Any tow vehicle appropriate for the load you're towing can be used with any trailer equipped with the HydraStar XL. The HydraStar XL is powered by a trailer mounted battery. And, the battery is charged at all times, thanks to the battery charger built into the actuator. Power for the built-in battery charger is drawn from the tow vehicle's running light circuit. Therefore, the tow vehicle's running lights need to be on whenever the trailer is being towed. Ease of Installation • Trailer mounted installation - unit installs by splicing into the running lights, left and right turn signals, and ground circuits on the trailer electrical system. • In-cab control plugs into the cigarette lighter of the tow vehicle - no additional wiring required. Control can be shared by multiple vehicles that tow the same trailer.

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Hydrastar XL-2

Ease of Operation • Computer smart / user friendly • Any vehicle that can safely tow a trailer equipped with the HydraStar XL actuator and power the trailer’s lights can make use of the automatic brake system • The in-cab control is easy to operate and makes matching the performance of the trailer brakes to the brakes on the tow vehicle a simple process. Buttons are provided to either increase or decrease the amount of trailer braking (six load settings). No other adjustments are required • The in-cab control provides a visual and audible warning whenever a problem is detected with the trailer...

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