ADVANTAGE+
SNOW & ICE SYSTEM
CAL-TRANS SPREADER CONTROL
CONFIGURATION MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Operation Screens .....................................................................................................................3-7
Navigating Menus/Operation Screens .......................................................................................... 3
Body Selection & Diagnostics.......................................................................................................4
Main Operating Screens ............................................................................................................5-6
Standard Spreader Operation Screen ....................................................................................... 5
Anti-Ice Operation Screen .........................................................................................................5
Directional Spreader Operation Screen.....................................................................................6
Operator Adjustments ...................................................................................................................7
Spreader Log ................................................................................................................................ 7
System Congurations ...........................................................................................................8-20
Accessing Menus..........................................................................................................................8
Temperature Sensor Adjustments ................................................................................................8
System Information/Software Updates ......................................................................................... 9
System Prole/Pass Code ............................................................................................................ 9
Transfer Datalog Files ................................................................................................................10
Datalogging E-Mail .....................................................................................................................10
Connecting to Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................... 11
Pump Selection/Main Relief Settings .........................................................................................12
Spreader Adjustments ..........................................................................................................13-14
Spreader Ground Speed Calibration ......................................................................................13
Granular Material Ratios..........................................................................................................14
Liquid Settings ........................................................................................................................... 14
Anti-Ice Settings..........................................................................................................................14
Body Conguration ................................................................................................................15-20
V-Body ................................................................................................................................16-17
Anti-Ice Body ...........................................................................................................................18
FRS Body ...........................................................................................................................19-20
NAVIGATING MENUS/OPERATION SCREENS
Navigation
Cycle Screens – Depress the Auger or Spinner knob to
cycle screens.
Operation – Use the appropriate buttons and rotary knobs
to control the spreader operation.
Button Assignments
Spreader – Press to initiate the spreader system.
Blast – Press to “Blast” or increase the granular rate to a congurable set
point for a preset time.
Pause – Press to pause the auger operation.
Cycle
Screen
Left
Spreader
Cycle
Screen
Right
Pause
Blast
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NAVIGATING MENU/OPERATION SCREENS
Body Selection & Diagnostic Options
This screen should be checked to make sure the “Body”
selection type is correct for the given body that is currently
on the vehicle.
Diagnostics
Connect
Connect
Status
Body – Depress the Body button to sequence through
different body congurations. Pre-set Body congurations are:
Standard Spreader, Anti-Ice and Directional Spinner. More body
congurations can be added by contacting the Muncie Power
Products Snow and Ice team.
Liquid Tank Filled: Press Button when liquid tank is completely
full, this will ensure that the controller properly calculates the
remaining liquid while in operation.
High Res Datalog – For Diagnostic purposes, initiating the
High Res Log will capture all controller functionality down to the
processor level. See the service manual for more information.
Connect Status – Displays the current state of the wireless
connectivity. (Muncie Use Only)
Diagnostics Connect – This feature allows the user to connect
to Muncie for Diagnostic Purposes. Simply connect to a Wi-Fi
network, input the diagnostic key in the white box, and press the
Start button to connect to Muncie for Diagnostic help. Contact
Muncie for the diagnostic key.
Liquid
Tank
Filled
Body
High Res
Datalog
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MAIN OPERATION SCREENS
Main Operating Screen – V-Body
Air Temp / Road Temp – Displays air and road temperatures.
Temperatures will only display if IR temperature sensor is
installed.
Totals – Displays the material and liquid totals per trip.
Simply tap to reset. Keep in mind that resetting these totals
does not reset the spreader datalog.
Joystick Mode – Displays the current piece of equipment
the joystick is controlling.
Wi-Fi Strength – Displays the Wi-Fi signal strength.
System Pressures – Displays the Pump and Load
Sense Pressures.
Message Bar – Displays error messages.
Tap to clear messages.
Spinner Rate – Displays the Spinner Rate as a percent.
Pre-Wet Rate – Displays the Pre-Wet Rate.
Product Type – Displays the material being spread.
Tap to change products.
Auger Rate – Displays the Auger Rate.
In Manual Mode, the setting is displayed as a percent.
Keep in mind that in manual mode the output is
constant, but the material rate is changing as
ground speed changes.
Air Temp/
Road Temp
Message
Bar
Mode
Auger
Rate
Product
Type
Totals
Joystick Mode
System
Pressures
Wi-Fi
Strength
Spinner
Rate
Pre-Wet
Rate
In Auto Mode, the rate is displayed as Lbs / Mile. Keep
in mind that this value will be constant since the material
discharged varies per vehicle speed to keep a constant
output per mile.
Mode – Displays the mode of operation. Toggle button to
change between Auto and Manual.
Main Operating Screen – Anti Ice
Air Temp / Road Temp – Displays air and road temperatures
Temperatures will only display if IR temperature sensor
is installed.
Mode – Displays the mode of operation. Toggle button to change
between Auto and Manual.
Wi-Fi Strength – Displays the Wi-Fi signal strength.
System Pressures – Displays the Pump and Load
Sense Pressures.
Message Bar – Displays error messages.
Boom Controls – Press appropriate boom controls to actuate.
When a boom is actuated, the button will latch orange to indicate
that it is “on”.
Air Temp/
Road Temp
Message
Bar
Mode
System
Pressures
Wi-Fi
Strength
Boom
Controls
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MAIN OPERATION SCREENS
Main Operating Screen – Directional Spinner
Air Temp / Road Temp – Displays air and road
temperatures. Temperatures will only display if IR
temperature sensor is installed.
Totals – Displays the material and liquid totals per trip.
Simply tap to reset. Keep in mind that resetting these
totals does not reset the spreader datalog.
Joystick Mode – Displays the current piece of equipment
the joystick is controlling.
Wi-Fi Strength – Displays the Wi-Fi signal strength.
System Pressures – Displays the Pump and Load
Sense Pressures.
Message Bar – Displays error messages.
Product Type – Displays the material being spread.
Tap to change products.
Liquid Rate – Displays the Auger Rate.
In Manual Mode, the setting is displayed as a percent.
In Auto Mode, the rate is displayed as Lbs / Mile. Keep
in mind that this value will be constant since the material
and liquid discharged varies per vehicle speed to keep a
constant output per mile. The spinner is controlled by the
amount of lanes selected.
Air Temp/
Road Temp
Message
Bar
Liquid
Rate
Totals
Joystick Mode
System
Pressures
Wi-Fi
Strength
Mode
Product
Type
Lane
Adjustment
By depressing the Liquid Rate knob, you can cycle
between the pre-wet and the material discharge rate.
Mode – Displays the mode of operation. Toggle button to change
between Auto and Manual.
Auger Rate & Spinner Rate - Controls the spinner speed and
direction, by increasing the lanes on the left using the Auger Rate
knob you will increase the material discharge to the set lane width
to the left of the vehicle. To increase or decrease the number of
lanes to the right use the Spinner Rate knob. The controller will
only allow you to select a combined maximum of 3 lanes total.
*These rates can be congured in lanes or in feet. See the
conguration menu “Aux Equipment Pg. 15” and select
“Directional Spin Mode.”
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OPERATION SCREEN ADJUSTMENTS
Operator Adjustment
Brightness Setting – First, select Day or Night under the
brightness setting. If the brightness is not satisfactory, adjust the
button and screen settings as needed.
Screen Brightness – Select to adjust the screen brightness.
Button Brightness – Select to adjust the button brightness.
Volume – Select to adjust the volume of the controller.
Conguration Menu – Reference page 9 to access the
conguration menu and make adjustments. This menu allows
a maintenance supervisor to make setting adjustments to the
system. It is password protected to limit access to unauthorized
personnel.
Route – Select to change the route name.
Driver – Select to scroll through the driver names.
Spreader Log
Totals – Displays the following:
GRAN – Displays the total amount of granular material
discharged since log last cleared.
LIQ – Displays the total amount of liquid pre-wet discharged
since log last cleared.
AUTO – Displays the total distance spread in Auto Mode.
MAN – Displays the total distance spread in Manual Mode.
Speed – Displays the current Speed of the truck in MPH.
Granular Averages – Displays the following:
GRAN - Displays the average spreader rates in Lbs / Mile.
LIQ – Displays the average pre-wet rate in Gallons / Ton.
SPEED –Displays the average speed of the vehicle
while spreading.
Truck ID – Displays the truck ID.
Time / Date – Displays the Time and Date. Press Box to adjust.
System – Displays the following:
LIQUID TANK- Displays the amount of liquid inside the tank in
a percentage form.
Totals
Truck ID
Speed
Averages System
Time / Date
CURRENT RUN- Displays the amount of time the system has
run without a power cycle.
TOTAL RUN- Displays the total amount of time the system
has been on.
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CONFIGURATION MENU
Accessing the Conguration Menu
This menu is pass code protected to limit access to
non-authorized personnel. It is recommended to change the
passcode from the default value to limit access and prevent
unintentional system adjustments.
Follow the steps below to enter the menu:
1. Using the touch screen, press the white box under
Conguration Menu. A keyboard should appear to
enter the passcode.
2. Using the on screen keyboard, enter the passcode.
Toggle the Caps button to change the case and enter
numerical values.
(Default Pass Code = 1)
1
3. Once the passcode has been entered, press the
“Enter arrow” button. The keyboard will close.
4. If the passcode is entered incorrectly, the following
message will appear.
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CONFIGURATION MENU
System Information – Pg. 1
This screen allows the user to update the rmware version if
instructed by Muncie, you can also view the system module
versions. New rmware can be downloaded to a ash drive and
uploaded to the controller.
Truck ID: To change, select the truck ID box. The truck ID allows
the user to keep the datalog information separate between trucks.
Flash Drive Status: Displays the status of the ash drive. To
connect, insert a USB ash drive in the top USB port and push
“USB DISCONNECTED” button.
Firmware Update: If instructed by Muncie, connect ash drive
with the appropriate rmware les and hit the “Update Firmware”
button to update.
Note – This process can take up to 10 minutes to complete.
Do not shut off controller during this process.
Save and Exit: Click the “SAVE & EXIT” button when you are
nished making adjustments. This will return you to the main
operating screens.
Software Versions: Displays the current version of software
installed (Muncie Use Only).
System Information – Pg. 2
This screen allows the user to setup the system prole, the
system prole contains all of the calibration settings, button
mapping, and more. The user is able to download a prole to a
ash drive or load a prole from a ash drive to mirror settings.
Flash Drive Status: This box indicates the status of the
connected ash drive. Simply connect a ash drive in the top
USB port and press the “USB DISCONNECTED” button. The
ash drive may take up to 10 seconds to initiate.
Load Prole: The load prole button allows the user to
transfer the truck prole from the ash drive to the spreader
controller. (Upload)
Download Prole: The download prole button allows the user
to transfer the truck prole from the controller to the ash drive.
Sync Prole: Whenever a new module is exchanged on the
system, press “Sync Prole” to download the truck prole to the
new module.
Truck Prole Name: This number is generated by Muncie.
The value is a “system number” that helps Muncie identify
which components and software are included with the system.
Pass Code: Select this box to change the Conguration Menu
Pass Code.
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CONFIGURATION MENU
Data Logging – Pg. 3
This screen allows the user to download the data logs.
Flash Drive Status: This box indicates the status of the connected
ash drive. Simply connect a ash drive in the top USB port and
press the “USB DISCONNECTED” button. The ash drive may
take up to 10 seconds to initiate.
Transfer Logs: Press the transfer datalogging les to USB ash drive.
Clear Logs: Press this button to clear the logs.
Clear Totals: Press this button to clear the totals
Set Date/Time: Press this button to adjust the date and time. An
additional menu screen will appear to set the date and time.
Data Logging – Pg. 4
This screen allows the user to set up the E-mail datalogging
feature. This allows the Advantage+ Controller to automatically
transmit datalogging les through a Wi-Fi Connection. The les
are sent to a designated e-mail address. This process is triggered
anytime the controller connects to a wireless network
Time Interval: Press this button to set how often the system records
data points.
Log Clear: Press the button to set when the datalog le is cleared.
AUTO - clears the datalog after downloading.
DAILY - means that the logs are cleared once a day.
NEVER - allows the controller to continue recording unless
manually cleared through the conguration menu.
Log E-Mail: This box lets you insert the email address you would like
the datalogs sent to.
1. Press the white box next to Log E-Mail to enter the E-Mail
address the datalogging les need to be sent to.
NOTE: The system needs to connect to a wireless network
with internet access to send the log les. See the section on
Connecting to a Wireless Network below to learn how to go
through the setup procedure.
2. The datalog les are sent out 10 times a day in two hour
intervals. Any log les with the same E-mail address will be sent
at the same time. Files will come from noreply@munciepower.
com. This is an unmonitored address so do not send E-mail
replies to it.
3. To download the les from the E-mail with Outlook, right click
the attachment and select the “Save As” option and save the le
to the desired location.
Route IDs: Press each white box to enter the Route ID. The correct
Route ID must be selected in the operations screen. The datalogs will
now show the Route ID.
Data Logging – Pg. 5
This screen allows the user to pre-set Driver ID’s.
Driver IDs: Press each white box to enter the driver name. This
allows the operator to select his/her name from the operations
screen. The Driver ID will then appear in the corresponding datalogs.
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CONFIGURATION MENU
Connecting to a Wireless Network
Wi-Fi Settings – Pg. 6
This page will display the Wi-Fi networks in range.
Previous: Button can be used to scroll through the list
of available networks.
Next: Button can be used to scroll through the list
of available networks.
View Cong: This button will make a new screen appear.
(Screen shown below.)
To Connect to an Available Network:
1. Select the available network on the Wi-Fi Conguration screen.
*Networks in range may take a couple of minutes to show up
after the panel is turned on.
2. The Network Credentials Screen should pop up. The SSID eld
and Security type should auto-populate.
3. Select the white box next to “Key” to input the network
pass code.
4. If applicable, the network can be prioritized using the index eld.
5. Once entered, press change to connect to network or remove to
disconnect from the network.
To Manually Add Network: If the network is unavailable or hidden,
the user may have to manually connect to the network.
1. Click [Add Network] on the Wi-Fi conguration screen and
populate the appropriate elds.
2. If network is hidden, select this option on network
credentials page.
3. Push “Change” to Save Entry and Connect.
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CONFIGURATION MENU
Global Settings – Pg. 7
Pump Type: Select the appropriate pump type by toggling
the button.
The options are as follows: Disabled, Piston Pump,
or Gear Pump
PWM Freq G1: Muncie Use Only - The frequency of the electrical
current to the valves can be tuned per output.
PWM Freq G2: Muncie Use Only - The frequency of the electrical
current to the valves can be tuned per output.
Main Relief Pressure: Select to adjust the Main Relief Pressure.
The system can be set to a maximum of 3,000 PSI. Deadhead the
plow angle to view the main relief pressure.
Transducer: The pump and load sense pressures are displayed
for the user to set the main relief.
Main Relief Ramp: A ramp time can be set for the main
relief setting.This ramp time helps dampen the shock loads
to the actuators.
Global Settings – Pg. 8
PWM Freq Motor: Muncie Use Only- the frequency of the
electrical current to the valves can be tuned per output.
Air Temp: This will indicate if an air temp sensor is connected.
Road Temp: This will indicate if a road temp sensor is connected,
and the offset that has been set.
Temperature Adjust: This adjustment allows road temperature to
be tuned if it is slightly off.
1. To check the accuracy of the road temperature, insert a cup of
ice water under the IR sensor. The temperature should read 32.
2. If the temperature is off, use the up and down buttons to tune
the temperature.
3. Adjust the road temperature until the display reads 32 degrees
* The air temperature cannot be adjusted. Keep in mind that
the air temperature is slow to adjust since it is a function of the
sensor housing.
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CONFIGURATION MENU
Spreader Settings – Pg. 9
Retain Settings: The retain settings button allows the system to retain
the Auger, Liquid, and Spinner rates when the system is turned off.
Caution: This will cause the spreader controller to retain the
settings after the controller has been powered off. Be aware
that simply pressing the Spreader button “on” will actuate the
hydraulic motors.
Manual Mode Lockout: Manual Mode can be enabled or disabled
by toggling the push button. Disabling manual mode will prevent the
operator from accessing this mode above 7 MPH.
0 MPH Spinner: The 0 MPH Spinner determines if the Spinner
operation continues when the truck comes to a complete stop. If it is
set to “on,” it will remain spinning. If it is off, it will stop spinning when
the truck stops.
Blast Level: The Blast Level sets the auger speed when the blast
button is pressed. This is adjustable from 0 – 100%
Blast Duration: The Blast Duration can be adjusted from 0-200
seconds, when adjusting the blast duration you can go past 200
seconds and it will display “Latching”. This will keep Blast on until the
button is pressed again.
Take Off Timer: Take-Off Timer is adjustable from 0-5 seconds.
Turning this setting above 0 seconds will cause the auger to blast
material for the set increment of time after the truck has accelerated
from a stop.
Spreader Calibration – Pg. 10
Product Name: This allows the user to change the text for the primary
spreader material. Select box to change.
Ground Speed Cal: Ground Speed Calibration is the value of pulses
per mile that the truck sends to the controller. This allows the controller to
read in MPH. Ground Speed can be set two different ways listed below:
Option 1– If the pulses per mile are known for the chassis,
simply input the value in the Ground Speed box. (Allison
Transmission are typically around 32,000 Pulses Per Mile)
Option 2 – Drive the truck to 20 MPH and simultaneously
press the “Calibrate” button. This will automatically populate an
updated pulse count in the “Ground Speed Cal” box.
Preset Mode: You can select two types of Preset Mode:
Fixed – If xed is selected, the user has the ability to dial in the
exact auto mode settings available to the operator. Up to six
pre-wet rates are available. Therefore the spreader rate can be
limited to one or two settings if desired.
Ranged – If range is selected, the user has the ability to set
the Low and High auto rates. This gives the operator a range of
settings in Lbs/Mile.
Preset Low: If Preset Mode is set to Ranged, you can adjust the
lowest allowed setting in Lbs/Mile.
Preset High: If Preset Mode is set to Ranged, you can adjust the
highest allowed setting in Lbs/Mile.
Spreader Presets – Pg. 11
Fixed Preset: If xed is selected under Preset Mode on Spreader Settings
Pg.10, you can enter up to six pre-wet rates in Lbs / Mile. This allows the
spreader rate to be limited to only the preset conguration rates.
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CONFIGURATION MENU
Granular Ratio Setup – Pg. 12
Product Name: Select the white boxes to change the alternate
product names.
Granular Ratios: If multiple products are used, setting product ratios
will increase the accuracy of the material spread. For example, if the
user spreads sand as an alternate product, he could input the material
name in the Alt 1 Box. In addition, he could input the product ratio to
know the difference in weights of the materials.
To calculate the ratio: Take a 5 Gallon Bucket of Alternate
Product’s Weight and Divide by a 5 Gallon Bucket of Salt
Weight: (52 Lbs/45 Lbs) = 1.15 or 115%
Liquid Settings – Pg. 13
Liquid Tank: Select the button to adjust the liquid capacity of the tank.
Next, toggle the up and down buttons to adjust the settings.
Liquid Ratio: Select the button to adjust the mixture ratio of material
to liquid. Next, toggle the up and down buttons to adjust the settings.
Liquid Weight: Select the box to input the weight of the liquid in
pounds per gallon. A new screen will appear as shown below. Use
the touch screen to enter the weight of the liquid in pounds per gallon.
When complete tap the “enter arrow” beside the text box to enter this
value into the “Liquid Weight” box.
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CONFIGURATION MENU
Anti-Ice Control Settings – Pg. 14
Preset Mode: The user can select two types of Preset Modes:
Fixed – If xed is selected, the user has the ability to dial in the
exact auto mode settings available to the operator. Up to three
anti-ice rates are available. Therefore rate can be limited to one
or two settings if desired.
Preset 1 – 3: Select the preset button. Next, toggle the
up and down buttons to adjust the settings. (Image not
shown, the screen will change when Preset Mode is
changed to “Fixed”.)
Ranged – If range is selected, the user has the ability to set
the Low and High auto rates. This gives the operator a range
of settings in gallons per mile.
Preset Low: If Preset Mode is set to Ranged, you can
adjust the lowest allowed setting in Gal/Mile.
Preset High: If Preset Mode is set to Ranged, you can
adjust the highest allowed setting in Gal/Mile.
BODY CONFIGURATION MENU
Auxiliary Equipment – Pg. 15
Spreader Body: Select the type of body you wish to congure in the
conguration menu. The pre-set body types are: Standard (STD),
Anti-Ice, or Directional Spinner (DSPIN, or FRS). By changing the
Spreader Body the following conguration menu pages also will
change: Pg. 16 & Pg. 17. More body congurations can be added by
contacting the Muncie Power Products Snow & Ice team.
Directional Spin Mode: This changes the main operating screen to
show the operator the material spread distance in either feet or lanes.
Distance Mode – By selecting Distance Mode the operating
screen will now show the area the material will spread in feet.
Lane Mode – By selecting Lane Mode the operating screen will
now show the area the material will spread in lanes. You can
select in increments of 0.5 Lanes.
Lane Width: This calibrates the controller to the correct lane width for
your area. This will increase the accuracy of the material spread. To
change this value, press the Lane Width button and toggle the Up and
Down buttons to the desired width.
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BODY CONFIGURATION MENU – V-Body
Auxiliary Equipment – Pg. 15
Spreader Body: Select the type of body you wish to congure in the
conguration menu. For following two pages we will be looking at the
preset Standard Spreader Body (STD).
Refer to the previous pages for the other functions on PG. 15
Body Standard Spreader Settings – Pg. 16
Warning: The spreader motors will initiate when the speed
settings are adjusted.
Auger Flow: Select the Auger Flow “Min/Max” button to adjust the
speeds. The min setting needs to be adjusted so that the auger is
barely turning. The max setting is the maximum preferred auger speed.
Spinner Flow: Select the Spinner Flow “Min/Max” button to adjust the
speeds. The min setting needs to be adjusted so that the spinner is
barely turning. The max setting is the maximum preferred spinner speed.
Closed Loop: The Closed Loop can be adjusted from open loop
to closed loop by pressing the button. Closed loop requires that the
auger has a feedback sensor installed. Open Loop doesn’t require a
feedback sensor.
Auger Cal (OL) – Calibration Value (Open Loop) – This value is
mathematically generated whenever a spreader calibration has been
performed. This value can be plugged into other trucks with identical
hydraulic setups to prevent having to do multiple calibrations.
Auger Cal (CL) – Calibration Value (Closed Loop) – This value is
automatically generated whenever a spreader calibration has been
performed. However, it will only populate if a feedback sensor is
installed on the auger. Again, this value can be plugged into different
trucks to prevent having to do multiple calibrations.
Run Auger Cal: Performing an auger calibration increases the
accuracy of the auger output.
Auger Calibration Process
Purpose: The spreader calibration is recommend for Auto Mode
Accuracy. It allows the controller to accurately discharge material at the
rate shown and accurately log how much material is discharged.
1. Load the spreader with the primary material and weigh the truck.
Before beginning the unloading process, increase and hold the
engine at 1,000 RPM.
2. Press the Spreader Cal button on page 8 to begin the spreader
calibration process.
3. Use the up and down buttons to select a drive current. We
recommend setting this between the min and max auger settings
for best accuracy.
Press Start to begin the ofoading process.
4. Allow the spreader to unload for 5-7 minutes. During the unloading
process, hit “Stop” to pause and “Resume” to continue the
ofoading process.
5. When the ofoading process is complete:
*The recall button will recall the ofoading time
and % drive of the last session. If the process gets
interrupted or the truck shuts off simply press this
button to recall the values
a. Press the “Stop” button
b. Reweigh the truck and calculate the amount of material dumped.
c.
Use the up and down buttons to enter the weight of
material dumped
d. Press the “Save” button.
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BODY CONFIGURATION MENU – V-Body
Body Standard Spreader Settings – Pg. 17
Pre-Wet Flow: Select the button to adjust the min and max pre-wet
speeds. Next, toggle the up and down buttons to adjust the settings.
Pre-Wet Closed Loop: The “Control Loop” can be adjusted from open
to closed loop by pressing the button. Closed loop requires a feedback
sensor (turbine).
Pre-Wet Cal (OL) – Open Loop Calibration Value - The open loop
pre-wet calibration is displayed in this box. This value is automatically
generated when a calibration is performed. This value can be input into
identical setups to prevent having to perform multiple calibrations.
Pre-Wet Cal (CL) – Closed Loop Calibration Value - The closed loop
pre-wet calibration is displayed in this box. This value is automatically
generated when a calibration is performed. If the pulses per gallon are
known, directly input the value into this eld.
Run Pre-Wet Cal: Performing a pre-wet calibration increases the
accuracy of the pre-wet output.
Pre-Wet Calibration Process
Pre-Wet Cal: Performing a pre-wet calibration increases the accuracy
of the pre-wet output.
1. Place a 5-gallon bucket or other known volume container under
the pre-wet nozzle.
2. Press the “Calibrate Button” to initiate the process.
3. Use the up and down buttons to select a drive current. We
recommend setting this between the min and max pre-wet
settings for best accuracy.
Press Start to begin the calibration process.
4. Allow the pre-wet to spray until the 5 gallons bucket is full. During
the process, hit “Stop” to pause and “Resume” to continue.
5. When the 5 Gallon Bucket is full:
a. Press the “Stop” button
b. Use the up and down buttons to enter 5 gallons
c. Press the “Save” button.
*The recall button will recall the ofoading time
and % drive of the last session. If the process gets
interrupted or the truck shuts off simply press this
button to recall the values
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BODY CONFIGURATION MENU – Anti-Ice Body
Auxiliary Equipment – Pg. 15
Spreader Body: Select the type of body you wish to congure
in the conguration menu. For following page we will be looking
at the Anti-Ice Body.
Refer to the previous pages for the other functions on PG. 15
Body Anti-Ice Settings – Pg. 16
Warning: The spreader motors will initiate when the speed
settings are adjusted.
Anti-Ice Flow: Select the Anti-Ice Flow “Min/Max” button to adjust the
speeds. Next, toggle the up and down buttons to adjust the settings.
Anti-Ice Cal: The Anti-Ice calibration is displayed in this box. The
value is automatically generated when a calibration is performed. If the
value is known, you can manually input the values to prevent having to
perform the calibration multiple times.
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BODY CONFIGURATION MENU – FRS Body
Auxiliary Equipment – Pg. 15
Spreader Body: Select the type of body you wish to congure in the
conguration menu. For following two pages we will be looking at the
Directional Spreader Body, for this particular setup we will look at a type
of directional spinner made by Henderson called the FRS.
Refer to the previous pages for the other functions on PG. 15
Body FRS Settings – Pg. 16
Warning: The spreader motors will initiate when the speed
settings are adjusted.
Auger Flow: Select the Auger Flow “Min/Max” button to adjust the
speeds. The min setting needs to be adjusted so that the auger is barely
turning. The max setting is the maximum preferred auger speed.
Spinner Flow: Select the Spinner Flow “Min/Max” button to adjust the
speeds. The min setting needs to be adjusted so that the spinner is barely
turning. The max setting is the maximum preferred spinner speed.
Closed Loop: The Closed Loop can be adjusted from open loop to closed
loop by pressing the button. Closed loop requires that the auger has a
feedback sensor installed. Open Loop doesn’t require a feedback sensor.
Auger Cal (OL) – Calibration Value (Open Loop) – This value is
mathematically generated whenever a spreader calibration has been
performed. This value can be plugged into other trucks with identical
hydraulic setups to prevent having to do multiple calibrations.
Auger Cal (CL) – Calibration Value (Closed Loop) – This value is
automatically generated whenever a spreader calibration has been
performed. However, it will only populate if a feedback sensor is installed
on the auger. Again, this value can be plugged into different trucks to
prevent having to do multiple calibrations.
Run Auger Cal: Performing an auger calibration increases the accuracy
of the auger output.
Max Spinner Dist: Max Spinner Distance can be set to the max overall
distance the user wants the operator to be able to spread material.
Auger Calibration Process
Purpose: The spreader calibration is recommend for Auto Mode
Accuracy. It allows the controller to accurately discharge material at the
rate shown and accurately log how much material is discharged.
1. Load the spreader with the primary material and weigh the truck
Before beginning the unloading process, increase and hold the
engine at 1,000 RPM.
2. Press the Spreader Cal button on page 8 to begin the spreader
calibration process.
3. Use the up and down buttons to select a drive current. We
recommend setting this between the min and max auger settings
for best accuracy.
Press Start to begin the ofoading process.
4. Allow the spreader to unload for 5-7 minutes. During the
unloading process, hit “Stop” to pause and “Resume” to
continue the ofoading process.
5. When the ofoading process is complete:
a. Press the “Stop” button
b. Reweigh the truck and calculate the amount of
material dumped.
c. Use the up and down buttons to enter the weight
of material dumped
d. Press the “Save” button.
*The recall button will recall the ofoading time
and % drive of the last session. If the process gets
interrupted or the truck shuts off simply press this
button to recall the values
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BODY CONFIGURATION MENU – FRS Body
Body FRS Settings – Pg. 17
Spinner Height: Select the correct spinner height range for the vehicle.
Pre-Wet Flow: Select the button to adjust the min and max pre-wet
speeds. Next, toggle the up and down buttons to adjust the settings.
Pre-Wet Closed Loop: The “Control Loop” can be adjusted from open
to closed loop by pressing the button. Closed loop requires a feedback
sensor (turbine).
Pre-Wet Cal (OL) – Open Loop Calibration Value - The open loop
pre-wet calibration is displayed in this box. This value is automatically
generated when a calibration is performed. This value can be input into
identical setups to prevent having to perform multiple calibrations.
Pre-Wet Cal (CL) – Closed Loop Calibration Value - The closed loop
pre-wet calibration is displayed in this box. This value is automatically
generated when a calibration is performed. If the pulses per gallon are
known, directly input the value into this eld.
Run Pre-Wet Cal: Performing a pre-wet calibration increases the
accuracy of the pre-wet output.
Pre-Wet Callibration Process
Pre-Wet Cal: Performing a pre-wet calibration increases the accuracy
of the pre-wet output.
1. Place a 5 gallon bucket or other known volume container under
the pre-wet nozzle.
2. Press the “Calibrate Button” to initiate the process.
3. Use the up and down buttons to select a drive current. We
recommend setting this between the min and max pre-wet
settings for best accuracy.
Press Start to begin the calibration process.
4. Allow the pre-wet to spray until the 5 gallons bucket is full. During
the process, hit “Stop” to pause and “Resume” to continue.
5. When the 5 Gallon Bucket is full:
a. Press the “Stop” button
b. Use the up and down buttons to enter 5 gallons
c. Press the “Save” button.
*The recall button will recall the ofoading time
and % drive of the last session. If the process gets
interrupted or the truck shuts off simply press this
button to recall the values
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