IPA trailer inspection tool now equipped with comprehensive ABS testing

June 10, 2019
The Innovative Products of America Alpha Mutt trailer diagnostic tool integrates all aspects of trailer inspection, including ABS, control, and test procedures for trailer lighting and air brake circuits.

Innovative Products of America (IPA) announced the Alpha Mutt, No. 5700A, with ABS, a complete diagnostic trailer inspection system that integrates all aspects of trailer service and repair. A technician can now control and test all lighting, ABS, and air brake circuits with the provided tablet while conducting a walk around PMI or DOT inspection. The interface design is intuitive, and the tablet provides real-time data during the testing process. The ABS diagnostics reads and clears codes, displays diagnostic troubleshooting info, and accesses ECU data with no lag time. Easy-to-use, it requires no training, set-up, or software fees.

“Every aspect of the Alpha Mutt's design has been thoroughly engineered from top to bottom to be the ultimate trailer testing and inspection system,” says Ian Vinci, President of IPA. “Whether you’re a service provider who wants to deliver faster and more professional inspections for your customers, or a fleet looking to reduce human error, paperwork, and data entry while unifying inspections across the board, the  Alpha Mutt can upgrade your shop to maximize its potential.”

The  Alpha Mutt is an advanced trailer inspection system. The modular design can be equipped with base features or expanded to grow with your operations and is built to withstand the harsh conditions in the shop or out in the field.

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