Checkmate 1200 A Trailer Light Testing Equipment w/ Ammeter

$ 382.00

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Checkmate 1200 A Trailer Light Testing Equipment with Ammeter

An improved version of the Checkmate 1200, this reasonably-priced tester comes equipped with a 0-to-20-amp ammeter.  It’s capable of testing SAE trailers or RV’s with electric brakes (using our #01023 adapter, see Making Other Tests).

  • SAE 7-pole plug standard, but adapters are available to make the RV conversion.
  • Auto-reset circuit breakers with short circuit light.
  • Flashing turn signal feeds.
  • Fully weatherproof.
  • One-piece, polyethylene rugged carrier stands up to rough use, shop dirt and weather.
  • Small profile enables you to fit in tight spaces.
  • Carrier accommodates regular car battery (see Selecting your battery).
Scope of Equipment Basic Trailer Light Testing
Model Designations Checkmate (01016) or Checkmate 1200-A (01015) w/ammeter
Dimensions 14.82”L x 13.62” H x 10.70” W
Weight 9.84 lbs (less battery)
Carrier Single-piece medium-density polyethylene (LLDPE). Blue finish.
Environmental Weather dust oil and dirt proof. Carrier is acid-proof.

Additional Information

Weight 11 lbs
Dimensions 16 × 15 × 12 in
Operating Voltage 12 vdc (nominal)
Wiring Protocol SAE 7-Wire. Easily adaptable to RV 4, 6 or 7-wire standards.
Flashing Feeds Left turn, right turn. Circuits internally loaded & will flash into a dead circuit for easy troubleshooting.
Switched Circuits “On-Off Toggle” switches control aux, marker & tail light circuits.
Circuit Breakers Aux, mark, tail & stop – one 20 amp auto-reset circuit breaker. Left, right – one 10 amp auto-reset circuit breaker.
Short Circuit Warning One red lamp panel
Current Capacity 20 amps total
Trailer Connection SAE 7-Pole Plug w/ cable protector spring
Trailer Cable 8.5 ft. 7-conductor
Auxiliary Ground Lead 6.5 ft. w/50 amp clip (for use if needed)
Ammeter 0 to 20 amp (Checkmate 1200A ONLY)

Battery Power Supply Not Included

Normal Usage BCI size (group) 24 regular car battery
Heavy Usage Group 24 deep-cycle or gel-cell (not a Group 24 marine battery)
Light Usage Group 22NF or U1
w/ Deltran Battery Tender Group U1 recommended for in-carrier mounting of battery tender
w/ Iota 30 Amp Power Supply No battery needed
Max. Battery Weight Approximately 30 lbs. recommended for easy hand carrying
Terminals Lug or Post

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