Iveco Stralis

Electronic Trailer Interface

Installation Guide & User Manual
Euro 4 & Euro 5 Vehicles

Scorpion Electrosystems Ltd reserve the right to make changes and improvements of
this product without prior notice. Any changes / improvements will be included in
updated versions of this manual.

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1 Edition - December 2008
Installation Guide
The ETI has been supplied with all brackets and fixings required to mount the unit on a
standard vehicle, if the vehicle has been modified then it is the responsibility of the installer
to ensure the ETI is secured on the vehicle within a safe environment.

Prior to commencing the installation it is important to note that the ETI cable lengths
MUST NOT be modified; any modification to the cables may have a detrimental effect on
the safety features within the ETI.
Installation Kit
1) 1x ETI – Mounted within the Shroud and Back Plate
2) 1x 40A Circuit Breaker – Complete with cable
3) 4x M8x25mm Flanged Bolts
4) 8x M8 Flanged Nut
5) 1x M12 nut and spring washer
6) Extension Cable for the Loading Lamp – if required
7) Frame Grommet – if required
8) 50x Cable Ties
9) 1x Euro 4/5 ETI Fitting Bracket

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Installation Instructions
The ETI is fitted to the vehicle using the fixing bracket supplied, it is secured to the
existing suzie distribution bracket as shown in the photograph below:-
Euro 4 & Euro 5 Fixing Bracket Installation
To enable installation of the fixing bracket it is necessary to remove the park socket, the
Stralis 15 pin trailer output socket and the yellow pneumatic trailer connection, it is
recommended to purge the air from the system prior to removal of the pneumatic
connection.

Loading lamp shown

repositioned with the
loading lamp extension
Suzie park socket cable.
shown repositioned

15 pin trailer output socket

The fixing bracket is positioned on top of the existing vehicle Susie distribution bracket using the
holes originally used for the vehicle 15 pin trailer output socket and the suzie park socket. With the
fixing bracket in place refit the 15 pin trailer output socket into the same location from which it
had earlier been removed and secure using 2off M8 nuts provided. Reconnect the yellow
pneumatic trailer connection and ensure there are no air leaks then reposition the loading lamp
onto the fixing bracket and connect using the loading lamp extension cable supplied, also
reposition the suzie park socket onto the fixing bracket as shown in the photo above and secure
using 20ff M8x25mm bolts and 20ff M8 nuts supplied.
ETI Installation
The ETI is located onto the front face of the fixing bracket and secured using 2off M8x25mm bolts
and 2off M8 nuts provided.

2 x M8 nuts & bolts

ETI 15 pin trailer

output socket ETI 15 pin input plug

The 15 pin ETI trailer output socket should now be secured into the location originally used
for the suzie park socket using 2off M8 nuts provided. The ETI 15 pin input plug can now
be connected to the Stralis 15 pin trailer output socket as shown in the photograph above,
all ETI fixings should now be torqued to the following settings:
M8 nuts used to secure the fixing bracket, Stralis 15 pin trailer output socket and ETI 15
pin trailer output socket: 80Nm
M8 nuts and bolts used to secure the suzie park socket: 50Nm
M8 nuts and bolts used to secure the ETI to the fixing bracket: 90Nm
The cables should now be neatly secured with care taken to avoid any chaffing, possible
water ingress into the ETI and entanglement with suzie cables. The power cable from the
ETI should be routed to follow the vehicle original suzie cable wiring between the frame
and the air cleaner, underneath the chassis and into the inside of the side-member it should
be secured using the cable ties provided again taking care to ensure no chaffing can occur.

Original suzie cable Original suzie cable

wiring route wiring route
The power cable can now be routed to follow the vehicle chassis wiring towards the rear of
the vehicle until approximately level with the rear of the battery carrier. A hole should be
seen in the side-member where original wires pass through the chassis. The ETI power
cable should be passed through the grommet onto the outside of the chassis and then
through the battery carrier mounting bracket following the existing battery positive cable.
The ETI negative cable should then pass into the battery carrier using the same location as
the main battery negative cable.

ETI negative cable route

Hole in chassis for
power cable 40A circuit breaker
(see below)

Excess cable secured

inside the chassis ETI positive cable route

40A Circuit Breaker Installation

Secure the circuit breaker to the main battery positive cable using the cable ties provided.
Route the circuit breaker positive cable out of the battery compartment to the rear of the
TGC cut off switch where connection will be made (see below). The ETI negative cable
should then be connected direct to the main battery negative stud. The ETI positive and
negative cables should be neatly secured and any excess length in the ETI power cable
should then be neatly secured inside the chassis member with care taken to avoid any future
chaffing.
Circuit breaker
Circuit Breaker switch – fully assembled
shown in the OFF position

Positive cable
from the ETI
40A Circuit Breaker Installation – TGC Connection

To make the connection to the vehicles TGC it will be necessary to remove the first vehicle battery
to gain access to two nuts and bolts holding the TGC mounting bracket. Once the battery has been
removed also remove the two nuts and bolts securing the TGC mounting bracket and then unbolt
the TGC from its mounting bracket.

Battery positive connection on TGC

Switched connection on TGC

Turn the TGC over to gain access to the cable connections. Remove the cover off the switched side
of the TGC and connect the ETI positive cable to the stud using the M12 nut and M12 spring
washer provided, refit the TGC cover and secure any excess length in the cable ensuring that no
chaffing can occur. The TGC can now be fastened back onto its mounting bracket, the mounting
bracket can now be secured to the battery carrier and the battery can now be reinstalled onto the
vehicle.
NOTE:
It is imperative that the ETI is connected to the switched side of the TGC and not directly to the
battery positive.

ETI Activation
The ETI will be supplied with the 40A circuit breaker in the ‘OFF’ position (open circuit)
and after the installation is complete the ETI will require activation by switching the circuit
breaker to the ‘ON’ position (short circuit).

Circuit breaker Circuit breaker

switch in the ‘OFF’ switch in the ‘ON’
position position

Installation Tests
It is recommended that the following checks are made once the ETI is installed.
If the trailer has had any load simulation or reduction devices fitted to any of the lighting
circuits it is possible that the ETI will not detect bulb failure or overload, therefore for the
ETI to function correctly these devices must be removed.

Test Method Result – (Expected)

With the ETI installed and activated but no
a trailer connected switch ON individual and
multiple rear lighting circuits
1
Connect the trailer and switch ON
b individual and multiple rear lighting
circuits
Disconnect the LH indicator and both LH
a and RH Stop lights on the trailer, switch
ON the LH indicator circuit
2
Reconnect the LH indicator and both the
b LH and RH Stop lights on the trailer and
switch 'ON' the LH indicator circuit
Disconnect the RH indicator and LH and
a RH Stop lights on the trailer, switch ON
the Stop lights
3 Fault Code 05 05 should be found within the RFC
Reconnect the RH indicator and the LH
b and RH Stop lights on the trailer and
switch 'ON' the Stop lights
Disconnect the RH indicator and the LH
a indicator circuits on the trailer, switch
‘ON’ the RH indicator
4 Fault Code 08 05 should be found within the RFC
Reconnect the RH indicator and the LH
b and RH Stop lights on the trailer and
switch 'ON' the RH indicator circuit
User Manual – Electronic Trailer Interface (ETI) Functionality
No warning lights/messages should be observed on the
dashboard
The relevant lamps should illuminate, no warning
lights/messages should be observed on the dashboard
The LH indicator lamp on the trailer should FAIL to
illuminate
A warning should be observed on the main screen of the
dashboard to indicate that the LH trailer indicator has failed
Approximately 40 seconds after the warning could first be
observed the warning should move to the icon bar at the
bottom of the main screen
Fault Code 0E 05 should be found within the RFC
diagnostics screen on the dashboard
The LH indicator lamp on the trailer should illuminate
Any warning lights/messages relating to the LH indicator
should automatically clear from the screen
Fault Code 0E 05 should automatically have cleared from
within the RFC diagnostics screen on the dashboard
The Stop lights on the trailer should FAIL to illuminate
A warning should be observed on the main screen of the
dashboard to indicate that the trailer Stop lights have failed
Approximately 40 seconds after the warning could first be
observed the warning should move to the icon bar at the
bottom of the main screen
diagnostics screen on the dashboard
The Stop lights on the trailer should illuminate
Any warning lights/messages relating to the Stop lights
should automatically clear from the screen
Fault Code 05 05 should automatically have cleared from
within the RFC diagnostics screen on the dashboard
The RH indicator on the trailer should FAIL to illuminate
A warning should be observed on the main screen of the
dashboard to indicate that the RH trailer indicator has failed
Approximately 40 seconds after the warning could first be
observed the warning should move to the icon bar at the
bottom of the main screen
diagnostics screen on the dashboard
The RH indicator on the trialer should illuminate
Any warning lights/messages relating to the RH indicator
should automatically clear from the screen
Fault Code 08 05 should automatically have cleared from
within the RFC diagnostics screen on the dashboard
The ETI has been specifically designed to allow Trailer Manufacturers/Customers to
utilise both Incandesant and LED lamp clusters for rear illumination on trailers. The
technology utilised within the ETI allows all rear lighting circuits to be continuously
monitored through the 15 pin ISO 12098 suzie connector when a trailer has been
detected regardless of the type of rear lamp clusters fitted. In addition to the trailer
lighting functionality the ETI also monitors any electrical load powered via pin 9 or
utilising the common returns on pins 4 or 13 of the 15 pin ISO 12098 suzie connector.

Trailer Lighting

The ETI has been developed to work in conjunction with the Rear Frame Computer
and is located in the vehicle wiring between the Rear Frame Computer and the trailer.
It provides information to the Rear Frame Computer regarding the status of the rear
lighting circuits through a series of simulation signals, this enables the relevant
warning messages to be displayed via the dashboard Instrument Cluster should any
lighting circuit encounter an overload or short circuit. The ETI will also provide
information to the Rear Frame Computer regarding bulb failure on the stop or
indicator circuits, this also enables the relevant messages to be displayed via the
Instrument Cluster should the stop or either of the indicator circuits fail to illuminate,
thus maintaining all vehicle functionality with regard to rear lights.

Trailer Light Warning Messages

The trailer light warning messages that are displayed to the driver are sent from the
ETI to the Rear Frame Computer and then on to the Instrument Cluster via the Can-
Line. The table below (Fig. 1) identifies the circuits and the faults relevant to those
circuits that are monitored by the ETI, the diagnostic codes can be found on the Rear
Frame Computer diagnostic screen within the Instrument Cluster.

Icon Diagnostic
Circuit Fault Message
Colour Code
LH Tail Overload Trailer Lights Left Yellow 03 06
RH Tail Overload Trailer Lights Right Yellow 02 06
Fog Overload Trailer Fog Lights Red 0F 06
Reverse Overload Trailer Reverse Lights Yellow 06 06
Bulb Failure Trailer Stop Lights Red 05 05
Stop
Overload Trailer Stop Lights Red 05 06
Bulb Failure Trailer Indicator Lights Left Yellow 0E 05
LH Indicator
Overload Trailer Indicator Lights Left Yellow 0E 06
Bulb Failure Trailer Indicator Lights Right Yellow 08 05
RH Indicator
Overload Trailer Indicator Lights Right Yellow 08 06
Fig.1

Trailer Detect System

The ETI will detect the presence of a trailer on the indicators circuits and the stop
light circuit it also uses two different methods of detection. If the indicator or stop
circuits are not activated then it will detect a residual current path to ground that has
an equivalent resistance of less than 10MΩ, if the either of the indicator or stop light
circuits are activated then it will detect a current flow in excess of approximately
5mA. The table below (Fig.2) shows the relevant circuits and thresholds for trailer
detection.

ETI Trailer Detect Specification

15 Pin ISO
Minimum
12098 Suzie Resistance
Function Current
Connector Threshold
Threshold
Pin No.
1 Left hand direction indicator light >10MΩ 5mA

2 Right hand direction indicator light >10MΩ 5mA

3 Rear fog light N/A N/A

4 Common return N/A N/A

Left hand rear tail lights, rear marker
5 N/A N/A
light, number plate light
Right hand rear tail lights, rear
6 N/A N/A
marker light, number plate light
7 Stop lights >10MΩ 5mA

8 Reversing lights N/A N/A

9 +30 Power supply N/A N/A

10 Worn brake lining sensor N/A N/A

11 Pressure sensor for spring brake N/A N/A

12 Axle lifting device N/A N/A

13 Common return N/A N/A

14 Reserved for data communication N/A N/A

15 Reserved for data communication N/A N/A

Fig.2

Bulb Failure Warning System

When the stop or indicator lights are activated the ETI will continuously monitor its
outputs for when the relevant circuit fails or ceases to illuminate. If these circuits are
functioning correctly and the current in the circuits is above approximately 5mA the
ETI presents a simulation signal to the Rear Frame Computer, through a series of
resistors, when these circuits fail or the current falls below approximately 5mA the
simulation signal is removed and the Rear Frame Computer sends the relevant
warning message to the Instrument Cluster. The table below (Fig.3) shows the
relevant circuits and thresholds for bulb failure warning.
ETI Bulb Failure Threshold Specification
15 Pin ISO
Bulb Failure
12098 Suzie
Function Current
Connector
Threshold
Pin No.
1 Left hand direction indicator light <5mA

2 Right hand direction indicator light <5mA

3 Rear fog light N/A

4 Common return N/A

Left hand rear tail lights, rear marker
5 N/A
light, number plate light
Right hand rear tail lights, rear
6 N/A
marker light, number plate light
7 Stop lights <5mA

8 Reversing lights N/A

9 +30 Power supply N/A

10 Worn brake lining sensor N/A

11 Pressure sensor for spring brake N/A

12 Axle lifting device N/A

13 Common return N/A

14 Reserved for data communication N/A

15 Reserved for data communication N/A

Fig.3

Overload/Short Circuit Warning System

The ETI has protection against overload and short circuit on all trailer lighting
circuits, the maximum permissible current for each individual circuit is shown below
in Fig. 4. If a circuit exceeds the maximum permissible current then the ETI will
switch off its output and a controlled overload simulation signal is presented to the
Rear Frame Computer, the Rear Frame Computer will then send a message via the
Can-Line to the Instrument Cluster.

ETI Power Output Specification

15 Pin ISO Maximum Overload
12098 Suzie Continuous Threshold
Function
Connector Output Current
Pin No. (AMPS)* (AMPS)*
1 Left hand direction indicator light 15 15

2 Right hand direction indicator light 15 15

3 Rear fog light 15 15

4 Common return 20 20
Left hand rear tail lights, rear marker
5 15 15
light, number plate light
Right hand rear tail lights, rear
6 15 15
marker light, number plate light
7 Stop lights 15 15

8 Reversing lights 15 15

9 +30 Power supply 20 20

10 Worn brake lining sensor N/A N/A

11 Pressure sensor for spring brake N/A N/A

12 Axle lifting device N/A N/A

13 Common return 20 20

14 Reserved for data communication N/A N/A

15 Reserved for data communication N/A N/A

Fig. 4
* Subject to a tolerance of - 10%

ETI Diagnosis
The following pages contain a diagnostic guide which has been designed to assist in
correctly diagnosing a fault relating to a problem with trailer lighting when there is an
anomaly between the actual fault and the warning displayed on the Instrument
Cluster, the guide does not include any information relating to a fault that is reported
correctly on the Instrument Cluster. If a fault (shown in Fig.1 above) occurs on the
trailer and the fault is correctly reported on the Instrument Cluster then it is assumed
that any obvious checks have been made, for a warning relating to bulb failure these
checks would include:

• Check of the actual bulb(s) or LED lamp

• Check that there is 24V at pin 7 of the Stralis 15 pin trailer output socket
• Check for continuity of the trailer suzie lead
• Check for continuity of the trailer wiring
• Check of the earth connection for the trailer
• Visual check of all connections for corrosion

for a fault relating to an overload warning these checks would include:

• Check of the actual bulb(s) or LED lamp

• Check that no additional load has been connected to the circuit
• Check for short circuit on the suzie lead
• Check for short circuit on the trailer wiring

In addition to the above should the Instrument Cluster display a warning the
diagnostic guide also assumes that an ETI has been fitted and was functioning
correctly prior to the fault/problem occurring.
Item Expected
Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Checks Modifications/Actions Notes
No. Results
The 40A circuit breaker is also a switch
and it is therefore possible that the
switch has been manually activated,
The 40A circuit breaker located however it is recommended that a
within the battery carrier has been visual inspection of the power feed If damage is found then repair / replace the
a activated (the circuit breaker is cable / conduit from the battery to the
n/a
cable or contact technical helpdesk
normally closed) ETI is performed before resetting the
circuit breaker unless is it known that
the circuit breaker was manually
activated

The 40A circuit breaker located
b within the battery carrier is
damaged or faulty
One or both of the 20A circuit
c breakers located on the ETI has
been activated
No electrical
1 loads are
powered
The power cables between the
d battery and the ETI are damaged /
faulty or have been disconnected
e Damaged or faulty ETI
f Damaged or faulty suzie cable
g Damaged or faulty trailer wiring
Damaged or faulty wiring between
h the Rear Frame Computer and the
Stralis 15 pin trailer output socket
Measure the input voltage of the circuit
breaker
Measure the output voltage of the
circuit breaker
Check the trailer suzie cable, trailer
wiring and trailer components for a
short circuit to positive on the relevant
pin or pins (4 and 13)
Check the loads connected to pins 4
and 13 do not exceed 20A on either pin
or 40A combined
Visual inspection of the power cables /
conduit from the battery to the ETI
Measure the voltage between pin 9 and
pin 4 on the 15 pin output connector of
the ETI (this would normally connect to
the trailer suzie lead)
Measure the voltage between pin 9 and
pin 13 on the 15 pin output connector of
the ETI (this would normally connect to
the trailer suzie lead)
Check the trailer suzie cable for both
short circuit and open circuit
Check the trailer wiring for both short
circuit and open circuit
Check the wiring for both short circuit
and open circuit
If 24V is not measured at the input repair /
24V
replace the cable or contact Technical Helpdesk
If 24V is not measured at the output replace the
24V
circuit breaker
If a short circuit is found then repair / replace the
n/a
faulty wiring / component
If the load / loads connected does exceed 20A
n/a on either pin 4 or 13 or exceeds 40A combined
then reduce the load
If damage is found then repair / replace the
n/a
cable or contact technical helpdesk
If 24V is not measured between pin 9 and pin 4
refer to items 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d. If items 1a, 1b,
24V 1c, and 1d have already been checked with no
anomalies found then contact the Technical
Helpdesk / replace the ETI
If 24V is not measured between pin 9 and pin
13 refer to items 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d. If items 1a,
24V 1b, 1c, and 1d have already been checked with
no anomalies found then contact the Technical
Helpdesk / replace the ETI
n/a Repair or change the suzie cable
n/a Refer to the trailer manufacturer
If damage is found then repair / replace the
n/a
wiring
Item Expected
Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Checks Modifications/Actions Notes
No. Results

Disconnect the trailer suzie cable from If the fault has cleared from the Instrument
n/a
the ETI output socket Cluster refer to item 2b

a Damaged or faulty ETI

Disconnect the ETI input socket from
n/a
the Stralis trailer output socket
If the fault has cleared check the ETI input
and output connectors/pins for dirt/water
ingress, if no anomalies are found then
contact the Technical Helpdesk or replace
the ETI. If the fault remains refer to item 2c

Disconnect the trailer suzie cable and

If the resistance is less than 10MΩ repair or
measure the resistance between pin 1 >10MΩ
replace the cable
and pin 4

Measure the resistance between pin 1 If the resistance is less than 10MΩ repair or
>10MΩ
and pin 13 replace the cable

Fault shown on Measure the resistance between pin 2 If the resistance is less than 10MΩ repair or This symptom could
Damaged or faulty trailer suzie >10MΩ be caused by dirt or
b the Instrument and pin 4 replace the cable
2 cable water ingress on the
Cluster when no
trailer connected connectors
Measure the resistance between pin 2 If the resistance is less than 10MΩ repair or
>10MΩ
and pin 13 replace the cable

Measure the resistance between pin 7 If the resistance is less than 10MΩ repair or
>10MΩ
and pin 4 replace the cable

Measure the resistance between pin 7 If the resistance is less than 10MΩ repair or
>10MΩ
and pin 13 replace the cable

Disconnect the ETI input socket from

Damaged or faulty wiring between
c the Rear Frame Computer and the
Stralis trailer output socket
the Stralis trailer output socket and
connector J1 from the Rear Frame If the resistance is less than 5KΩ repair or
>5KΩ This symptom could
Computer. Measure the resistance replace the cable
between pin B24 of connector J1 and be caused by dirt or
earth water ingress on the
connectors

Measure the resistance between pin If the resistance is less than 5KΩ repair or
>5KΩ
B7 of connector J1 and earth replace the cable
Item Expected
Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Checks Modifications/Actions Notes
No. Results
Check for open circuit on pin 1 of the If the cable is open circuit then repair /
n/a If both indicators
trailer suzie cable replace the cable
and the stop lamp
Check for open circuit on pin 2 of the If the cable is open circuit then repair / circuits fail then no
n/a
trailer suzie cable replace the cable warnings will be
displayed on the
Check for open circuit on pin 7 of the If the cable is open circuit then repair / Instrument Cluster
Damaged or faulty trailer suzie n/a
a trailer suzie cable replace the cable
cable
If the trailer does not
Check for open circuit on pin 4 of the If the cable is open circuit then repair /
n/a use pin 4 and/or 13
trailer suzie cable replace the cable
for the earth
connection for the
Check for open circuit on pin 13 of the If the cable is open circuit then repair / lights please check
n/a
trailer suzie cable replace the cable the earth connection
for the lights
Check the trailer wiring for open circuit If the cable is open circuit refer to the trailer
n/a
between pin 1 and the LH Indicator manufacturer If both indicators
and the stop lamp
Check the trailer wiring for open circuit If the cable is open circuit refer to the trailer circuits fail then no
n/a
Overload on a between pin 2 and the RH Indicator manufacturer warnings will be
trailer lighting displayed on the
circuit no fault Check the trailer wiring for open circuit If the cable is open circuit refer to the trailer Instrument Cluster
3 Damaged or faulty wiring on the n/a
b displayed on the between pin 7 and the Stop Lights manufacturer
Instrument trailer
Check the trailer wiring for open circuit If the cable is open circuit refer to the trailer If the trailer does not
Cluster
n/a use pin 4 and/or 13
between pin 4 and the LH Indicator manufacturer
for the earth
connection for the
Check the trailer wiring for open circuit If the cable is open circuit refer to the trailer lights please check
n/a
between pin 13 and the LH Indicator manufacturer the earth connection
for the lights
Disconnect the ETI input socket from
the vehicle and connector J1 from the
Rear Frame Computer. Check for open If the cable is open circuit then repair /
n/a If both indicators
circuit between pin B24 of connector J1 replace the cable
Damaged or faulty wiring between circuits fail then no
and pin 1 of the Stralis trailer output
c the Rear Frame Computer and the warnings will be
socket
Stralis trailer output socket displayed on the
Check for open circuit between pin B7 Instrument Cluster
If the cable is open circuit then repair /
of connector J1 and pin 2 of the Stralis n/a
replace the cable
trailer output socket

Follow the checks shown in items 3a, 3b and

d Damaged or faulty ETI No recommended checks n/a 3c, if no anomalies are found then contact the
Technical Helpdesk or replace the ETI
Item Expected
Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Checks Modifications/Actions Notes
No. Results

Trailer lighting Check the LED lamp to ensure all LEDs

n/a If some LEDs with in the lamp have failed or
circuit within the lamp are functioning
a functioning Partial LED lamp failure the current draw is less than 5mA replace the
correctly bulb lamp
4
failure warning
displayed on the
Instrument Measure the current flowing on the
Cluster >5mA
relevant circuit
Follow the checks shown in item 4a if no
b Damaged or faulty ETI No recommended checks n/a anomalies are found then contact the
Technical Helpdesk or replace the ETI
Trailer lighting
circuit
functioning
correctly
Measure the current flowing on the If the current is less than 15A contact the
5 a overload Damaged or faulty ETI >15A
relevant circuit Technical Helpdesk or replace the ETI
warning
displayed on the
Instrument
Cluster