Dickey-John Control Point, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Control Point
®
11001-1489-201702 Rev B
6 / INTRODUCTION
An RS-232 port connector, located on the Switch Module harness, permits
data transfer to and from the Console. This port interfaces to a PC for
downloading accumulator and alarm information. Uploading and
downloading configuration information through the port allows data transfer
between consoles (replacing a console or when identical vehicles require
programming/calibration). For multiple units, only one system needs to be
programmed and then the constants can be transferred (downloaded) from
that console, stored in a PC file, and uploaded to the other vehicle's
console.
Note: This is only useful on identical vehicles. Transferring
data does not fine-tune each system. It is recommended to run System
Response (F11) if constants are uploaded from another console.
SWITCH MODULE
Standard
The Standard Switch Module harness plugs into the Console and contains
connectors for both keyboard and PC interface as described above. The
operator controls the real-time functions of the Control Point
®
system from
the seven switches on the Switch Module (refer to Figure 3).
Wireless
The Wireless Switch Module is similar to the Standard, however, it provides
for data transfer to a PC via a wireless transmission to a base station.
KEYBOARD
The keyboard is used to program and calibrate the system. The 86-key,
alphanumeric, PC-compatible keyboard has been environmentally
hardened for use in the ice-control field. After programming and calibration
are finished, the keyboard is usually disconnected and stored.
GROUND SPEED SENSOR
The ground speed sensor generates vehicle speed information for the
console. Sensor electrical pulses proportional to the vehicle ground speed
are vital to system operation because true vehicle ground speed is
necessary for accurate product application. The system can function with a
wide variety of electronic and mechanical speedometer sensors, including
Hall-Effect and Reluctance sensors.
FEEDBACK SENSORS
The feedback sensors send product flow information to the console for
accurate product application. Both granular and spinner channels require
pulsed electrical sensors having an output proportional to the mechanism
speed. The liquid channel accepts either electrical-pulsed sensors or
analog sensors with outputs proportional to material flow (pulsed). A liquid
prewetting system only accepts pulsed feedback while higher capacity
anti-icing systems accept either pulsed or analog.