Western Products
Power Indicator
mergency
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Buttons numbered 1, 2, 3, and 4 control
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tions.
PO Box 245038
Milwaukee, WI 53224‑9538
www.westernplows.com
A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, LLC
WARNING
To prevent accidental movement of the blade,
always push the ON/OFF button to switch the
control OFF whenever the snowplow is not in
use. The power indicator light will turn OFF.
T Light
(green)
85200, 96500 – CabCommand
HAND-HELD CONTROL for the
FLEET FLEX Electrical System
Operating Instructions
Light (red)
ON/OFFFLOAT
CONTROL OVERVIEW
Each control is equipped with an ON/OFF button and
an indicator light to show when the control is powered
ON or OFF. The controls are powered by the vehicle's
battery, so your vehicle ignition (key) switch must be
ON to use the controls.
Install the control as stated in the Hand‑Held Control
Kit Installation Instructions, and check all snowplow
functions described in the following pages.
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LOWER
CURITY GUARD™ System func
ON/OFFFLOAT
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Stop)
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85200, 96500 CabCommand HAND-HELD CONTROL
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OPERATING THE CONTROL
WARNING
The driver shall keep bystanders clear of
the blade when it is being raised, lowered or
angled. Do not stand between the vehicle and
the blade or within 8 feet of a moving blade. A
moving or falling blade could cause personal
injury.
1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or
"ACCESSORY" position.
2. Press the ON/OFF button on the control to
turn the control ON. The power indicator light
glows red, indicating that the control is ON. The
indicator light glows red whenever the control
and the vehicle ignition switch are both ON and
the electrical connections to the snowplow are
completed.
The ON/OFF button operates as an emergency
stop, if required.
Function Time-Outs
All control functions, except LOWER/FLOAT, time out
(stop) automatically after a period of time. This is to
limit the amount of electrical energy required from the
vehicle.
While the control operations are the same, the
time‑outs vary by snowplow model.
NOTE: If a control function times out before
desired blade movement is complete, release the
button and press it again.
Automatic Shutdown
The control will automatically turn OFF after being
idle for 20 minutes. To reactivate the control after a
shutdown, press the ON/OFF button.
Control Functions – Straight Blade
Snowplows
ON/OFFFLOAT
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(green)
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RAISE
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LOWER
Pressing the four diamond‑shaped buttons in the
center of the control face will result in the blade
movements described in the following table.
Function Description of Operation
Press this button to raise the blade and cancel
RAISE
LOWER
FLOAT *
L
(Angle
Left)
R
(Angle
Right)
* FLOAT mode activates immediately when the One‑Touch FLOAT
feature is enabled. See the One‑Touch FLOAT section for more
information.
the FLOAT mode. Function times out after
3.0 seconds.
Press this button to lower the blade. Release
the button to stop the blade at desired height.
Press the LOWER button and hold 3/4 second
to activate this mode. The FLOAT light in
the upper left corner of the control face will
illuminate. The blade will lower to the ground
surface and follow the contour of the surface
as it dips or rises. Function does not time
out; however, the control will shut down after
20 minutes of nonuse.
Press the RAISE button momentarily to cancel
FLOAT. Angling left or right will interrupt
(pause) the FLOAT function, but the FLOAT
light will stay illuminated and FLOAT will
resume when angling is complete.
Press this button to angle the blade left.
Function times out after 5.5 seconds.
Press this button to angle the blade right.
Function times out after 5.5 seconds.
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Smooth Stop
NOTE: If a control function times out before
desired blade movement is complete, release the
The control automatically allows the blade to coast to
button and press it again.
a stop when a control button is released. This results
in smoother operation, reduces the shock to the
hydraulic system and increases hose and valve life.
See the FLEET FLEX Electrical System section for
more information about this feature.
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85200, 96500 CabCommand HAND-HELD CONTROL
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Control Functions – Multi-Position Blade
Snowplows
ON/OFFFLOAT
T Light
(green)
1
RAISE
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LOWER
Raise, Lower, FLOAT, Angle
Pressing the four diamond‑shaped buttons in the
center of the control face will result in the blade
movements described in the following table.
Function Description of Operation
Press this button to raise the blade and cancel
RAISE
the FLOAT mode. Function times out after
4.0 (V‑plow) or 3.5 (WIDE‑OUT™) seconds.
Press this button to lower the blade. Release
LOWER
the button to stop the blade at the desired
height.
Press the LOWER button and hold 3/4 second
to activate this mode. The FLOAT light in
the upper left corner of the control face will
illuminate. The blade will lower to the ground
surface and follow the contour of the surface
FLOAT *
as it dips or raises. Function does not time
out; however, control will shut down after
20 minutes of nonuse.
Press the RAISE button momentarily to
cancel FLOAT. Angling left or right will not
interrupt (pause) the FLOAT function.
With wings in a straight line, press the L button
L
(Angle
Left)
to move both wings to the angle left position.
The left wing retracts while the right wing
extends (V‑plow). Function times out after 3.0
(V‑plow) or 3.25 (WIDE‑OUT) seconds.
With wings in a straight line, press the R button
R
(Angle
Right)
to move both wings to the angle right position.
The right wing retracts while the left wing
extends (V‑plow). Function times out after 3.0
(V‑plow) or 3.25 (WIDE‑OUT) seconds.
* FLOAT mode activates immediately when the One‑Touch FLOAT
feature is enabled. See the One‑Touch FLOAT section for more
information.
NOTE: If a control function times out before
desired blade movement is complete, release the
button and press it again.
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Scoop/Retract Blade Positions
ON/OFFFLOAT
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RAISE
R
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R
The two round buttons located to the left and right of
the RAISE button move both wings at the same time,
into the following blade postions.
Function Description of Operation
Press this button to extend both wings forward
SCOOP
into the scoop position. Function times
out after 5.0 (V‑plow) or 5.5 (WIDE‑OUT)
seconds.
Press this button to draw both wings into the
RETRACT
fully retracted/vee position. Function times
out after 3.0 (V‑plow) or 4.5 (WIDE‑OUT)
seconds.
Wing Positions
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LOWER
The two round buttons located to the left and right of
the LOWER button move either wing independently of
the other, as described below.
Function Description of Operation
Press this button on the left side of the control
to move the left wing. The rst time the button
is pressed after the control is turned ON or
another function is used, the wing will extend.
L WING
R WING
Repeated use of the same button, without
using another function, results in movement
in the opposite direction from the previous
movement. Function times out after
3.0 (V‑plow), 3.75 (WIDE‑OUT – OUT) or
3.25 (WIDE‑OUT – IN) seconds.
Press this button on the right side of the
control to move the right wing. The rst time
the button is pressed after the control is
turned ON or another function is used, the
wing will extend. Repeated use of the same
button, without using another function, results
in movement in the opposite direction from the
previous movement. Function times out after
3.0 (V‑plow), 3.75 (WIDE‑OUT – OUT) or
3.25 (WIDE‑OUT – IN) seconds.
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85200, 96500 CabCommand HAND-HELD CONTROL
FLEET FLEX ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WESTERN® snowplows come standard with
user‑controlled programmable features. These
include:
• SECURITY GUARD™ electrical anti‑theft system
• Smooth Stop
• One‑To u c h F LOAT
SECURITY GUARD System
The SECURITY GUARD electrical anti‑theft system
provides a deterrent against theft or non‑permitted
use by electronically locking the snowplow's hydraulic
functions.
To activate this function, set up a 4‑digit security code
as described below.
Activation & Establishing a 4-Digit Security Code
NOTE: The snowplow must be attached to the
vehicle, and all the electrical connections must
be connected prior to activating the security code
function.
4. Once a 4‑digit security code has been established,
the SECURITY GUARD system will recognize any
control that has been programmed with the same
4‑digit security code. If a control not programmed
with the correct 4‑digit security code is connected
to the system, the established security code will
have to be entered manually before the snowplow
can be activated (see the manual unlock
procedure instructions below).
NOTE: If the control is turned ON prior to
completing the programming procedure, your
4-digit security code will be cancelled.
Manual Unlock
The manual unlock procedure allows a control
programmed with a different 4‑digit security code to
unlock a locked snowplow.
1. Turn the vehicle ignition to the "ON" or
"ACCESSORY" position.
2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the control ON.
3. The power indicator light will ash rapidly,
indicating that the snowplow is locked.
1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or
"ACCESSORY" position. (It is not necessary to
start the vehicle.)
2. Verify that the control is OFF. If the power
indicator light is red, the control is ON. Press the
ON/OFF button to turn the control OFF.
3. Activate the SECURITY GUARD mode by
pressing the #1 button four consecutive times,
then pressing the #4 button four consecutive times
(sequence: 1, 1, 1, 1, 4, 4, 4, 4). The green FLOAT
light will ash rapidly and the red power indicator
light will turn ON, indicating that the system is
ready to accept your 4‑digit security code.
Enter your 4‑digit security code by pressing any
of the eight following buttons in any sequence:
UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, 1, 2, 3 or 4.
The FLOAT light will stop ashing and the power
indicatorlight will turn OFF, indicating that the
4‑digit security code is now entered and stored in
the SECURITY GUARD system.
4. Enter the established 4‑digit security code.
5. After the correct security code is entered, the
power indicator light will change from ashing
rapidly to a solid light to indicate that the snowplow
has been successfully unlocked.
NOTE: If the plow/vehicle electrical connection
is lost or disconnected, the SECURITY GUARD
system will reset, requiring any control that is not
programmed with the established 4-digit security
code to manually re-enter the security code to
activate the snowplow.
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85200, 96500 CabCommand HAND-HELD CONTROL
Clearing an Established 4-Digit Security Code
1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or
"ACCESSORY" position.
2. If the snowplow is locked (the control power indicator
light will be ashing rapidly), unlock it by following the
Manual Unlock procedure.
3. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the control OFF.
Verify that the power indicator light is OFF.
4. With the control OFF, press the #2 button four
consecutive times, and then press the #3 button
four consecutive times. This sequence (2, 2, 2, 2,
3, 3, 3, 3) will clear the 4‑digit security code from
the SECURITY GUARD™ system. The FLOAT
light will ash to indicate that the 4-digit security
code was cleared.
NOTE: To enter a new 4-digit security code, see
"Activation & Establishing a 4-Digit Security Code."
Light Flash Indicators
Additional Notes
• The SECURITY GUARD system requires any
control other than the one with the assigned
4‑digit security code to enter the security
code before the snowplow can be activated.
Once the security code is established, the
SECURITY GUARD system recognizes that a
control with the same security code is attached,
and does not require a manual unlock to activate
the snowplow. The system will recognize the
control as "safe" and will automatically unlock.
• In the event that a snowplow is locked and cannot
be manually unlocked or reset, contact your
Authorized Distributor.
• REMINDER: Record your security code in the
provided boxes for future reference.
POWER – Red Function
OFF Control is OFF
Solid ON Control is ON and active
Slow ash No communication
Fast ash Plow is locked – enter 4‑digit
security code to unlock
FLOAT – Green Function
Solid ON FLOAT function is active
Fast ash Security code activation in
progress
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85200, 96500 CabCommand HAND-HELD CONTROL
Smooth Stop
Smooth Stop, or "soft" stop, allows the blade to coast
to a stop when a control button is released. The result
is smoother operation, reduced shock to the hydraulic
system and increased hose and valve life.
While there are advantages to having this feature,
there are also advantages to temporarily disabling it.
For example, disabling Smooth Stop allows for more
precise movements of the blade when operating close
to buildings and other obstacles.
All controls come standard with Smooth Stop
ENABLED. To enable/disable this feature, perform the
following steps.
Enable/Disable Procedure
1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or
"ACCESSORY" position. (It is not necessary to
start the vehicle.)
2. Verify that the control is OFF. If the power
indicator light is red, the control is ON. Press the
ON/OFF button to turn the control OFF.
One-Touch FLOAT
One‑Touch FLOAT immediately activates the FLOAT
mode and releases the blade to the ground without
having to hold down the LOWER button. This can
improve transition time when backing up to plow
forward again, eliminating the time spent holding the
control and waiting for the blade to fully drop.
All controls come standard with One‑Touch FLOAT
DISABLED. To enable/disable this feature, perform
the following steps.
Enable/Disable Procedure
1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or
"ACCESSORY" position. (It is not necessary to
start the vehicle.)
2. Verify that the control is OFF. If the power
indicator light is red, the control is ON. Press the
ON/OFF button to turn the control OFF.
3. Hold down the LOWER button while turning the
control ON. The power indicator light will turn ON
and the FLOAT light will ash, indicating the status
of the feature.
3. Hold down the R button while turning the control
ON. The power indicator light will turn ON and the
FLOAT light will ash, indicating the status of the
feature.
Light Flash Indicators
Light Description
POWER – red Solid ON = control is ON
Light Flash Indicators
FLOAT – green 1 ash = One-Touch FLOAT disabled
2 ashes = One-Touch FLOAT enabled
Light Description
POWER – red Solid ON = control is ON
FLOAT – green 1 ash = Smooth Stop enabled
2 ashes = Smooth Stop disabled
Performing the sequence multiple times will toggle
the One‑Touch FLOAT feature between enabled and
disabled.
Performing the sequence multiple times will toggle the
Smooth Stop feature between enabled and disabled.
Western Products reserves the right under its product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipment when
so altered without reference to illustrations or specications used. Western Products or the vehicle manufacturer may require or recommend
optional equipment for snow removal. Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a snowplow. Western Products offers a limited warranty for all
snowplows and accessories. See separately printed page for this important information. The following are registered (®) or unregistered (™)
trademarks of Douglas Dynamics, LLC: SECURITY GUARD™, WESTERN®, WIDE‑OUT™.
Printed in U.S.A.
Lit. No. 96582, Rev. 00 6 April 1, 2016
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