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System Components

Control Box

Receiver

Control System

Cable Set

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Optional 5’ Remote

Switch Cable

Receiver Cable

18’ Power Cable

Optional

Telescoping Mechanical

Mast

18’ Valve Cable

5’ Remote Switch

Receiver Adapter Cable

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Summary of Contents for EconoGrade EG1

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Ver 1 September 2017 Machine Control System EG Series ...

Page 2: ...LED indicator lights that give the same output as the control box LED indicators So whether you re standing on the field or driving the machine you ll always know where your blade needs to be The control box allows the user to configure the display to indicated variances from the on grade position in real time The receiver is able to attach to a 45mm 1 3 4 standard pipe The complete system require...

Page 3: ...ponents Control Box Receiver Control System Cable Set Page 2 Optional 5 Remote Switch Cable Receiver Cable 18 Power Cable Optional Telescoping Mechanical Mast 18 Valve Cable 5 Remote Switch Receiver Adapter Cable ...

Page 4: ...e up or down LED will flash when the receiver is within 10mm 0 39 of the desired on grade The green LED s in the middle will flash when you are within your desired on grade 4 Hydraulic Indicator LED s These LED s give the operator information on which valve is currently being driven The left LED shows valve one the right shows valve two The green LED shows all valves are off 5 Auto Manual button T...

Page 5: ...able Connector This is where the valve is connected to the control box 2 Remote Switch Connector Optional The remote auto raise lower toggle switch assembly plugs into the control box via this connector It allows you to manualy control the hydraulic cylinder as well as the auto manual functionality from a remote location 3 Communication Connector Receiver and other possible external devices plug i...

Page 6: ... system working at peak performance if a problem occurs the main screen will display a message for the operator This is the screen you will see if there is no receiver connected to the system or if the control box can t communicate with the receiver This may indicate a disconnected receiver or problem with the cables Operator menu Entered by pressing the menu button System Lockout Screen When ente...

Page 7: ...ility to adjust the aggressiveness of the hydraulic system on the fly Units Set the system s units to Millimeter Inches or Feet Latec Info Screen The final screen in the Operators Menu displays Latec Info Name and phone number Outside of North America dial 01 519 235 4585 Note To access the Installation Menu press the Menu and Auto Manual buttons in UNISON while the LATEC info screen is displayed ...

Page 8: ...ontrol signal for the valve also drives both of the high current valve outputs One of those high current outputs can supply power to the Danfoss valve Proportional Current The EG Series valve output is a pulse width modulated signal with a settable dither frequency of 50 100 200 Hz The output voltage will during the valve on time be equal to the DC input supply Valve Control Direction The Valve Co...

Page 9: ... Off This setting can be left at medium for 99 of all installations Auto Return This function is designed to return the blade to the receivers active range after being manually driven out of the laser light by the Valve Raise Lower Switch while in Auto matic The return valve drive times are adjustable in increments of 0 5 seconds with a range from 0 5 to 7 5 seconds Once the receiver is within las...

Page 10: ...ration This menu function sets how the valve drive operates the valve coil Set to Curr srce the con trol box drive will provide a voltage to activate the valve coil the other side of the coil will need to be connected to ground Set to Curr sink the control box drive will provide ground to activate the valve coil the other side of the coil will need to be connected to battery voltage Valve Drive Cu...

Page 11: ...rs suggest more vigorous valve action With the gain set to 100 the slightest error will fully open the appropriate valve This setting should be left at 50 until after the Minimum Pulse width has been set and the hydraulics tested to see in which direction you would like to adjust this setting The higher the number the more aggressive the hydraulic system Conversely the lower the number the less ag...

Page 12: ...ood place to start The fast er you can hit the actuator the finer the cylinder movements the smoother the control The actuator response will differ between actuator manufactures Push Pull Drive This menu function reconfigures the valve drive to operate as a Push Pull output This will provide a forward and reverse drive to the actuator Actuator Drive Current Limit If there is a current limit requir...

Page 13: ...tuator action With the gain set to 100 the slightest error will fully open the actuator This setting should be left at 50 until after the Minimum Pulse width has been set and the actuator is tested to see in which direction you would like to adjust this setting The higher the number the more ag gressive the actuator system Conversely the lower the num ber the less aggressive the actuator system wi...

Page 14: ...Here we are telling the system the signal needed to move the cylinder at its slowest speed Pressing the Power Test soft key will enter you in to this routine Your hydraulics will begin to move use the Up Dwn buttons to in crease or decrease the signal to the valve until you get a blade movement of approximately 0 25 inches per second 1 inch in 4 Seconds Press the Power Chg Dir soft key to change t...

Page 15: ...tio Metric Servo These three settings are important in balancing the hydraulic servo The most important of the three is the valve dead band it must be set to a realistic value that your machine s geometry can handle The next in importance is the Minimum DC this sets the hydraulics systems slowest speed if too fast the servo will never have the ability to balance and control grade The last setting ...

Page 16: ...will need to be connected to ground Set to Curr sink the control box drive will provide ground to activate the valve coil the other side of the coil will need to be connect ed to battery voltage Valve Drive Current Limit A few of the valves on the market may require a limited amount of drive current as not to dam age the valve itself When the valve drive is set to Curr srce the next menu will allo...

Page 17: ...s suggest more vigorous valve action With the gain set to 100 the slightest error will fully open the appropriate valve This setting should be left at 50 until after the Minimum Pulse width has been set and the hydraulics tested to see in which direction you would like to adjust this setting The higher the number the more aggressive the hydraulic system Conversely the lower the number the less agg...

Page 18: ...e control box to be easily viewed and controlled but also does not interfere with the operator s controls and line of sight To mount the control box use the supplied mount as a template and drill 4 holes in the appro priate place Then screw the mount into position and attach the control box to the mount The control box can now be adjusted for your optimum viewing pleasure Receiver The receiver can...

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Page 20: ... Control Sig Power Ground N C Deutsch Connector Hirschmann Connector Hirschmann Connector G I H F 1 2 3 4 Coil Drive Coil Drive Ground Ground Deutsch Connector E I F I Information may differ between manufactures consult manufactures manual Frame Frame Connector Cable Function Valve Cable Orange shorted to Red Brown Black Orange shorted to Red Brown Black Orange Yellow Black Orange Yellow Black Bla...

Page 21: ...and proper use within a period of ONE YEAR from the date of purchase without charge for parts and labour once delivered and shipped prepaid to Latec Instruments together with proof of date and place of purchase This warranty is not subject to misuse abuse assignment or transfer The exclusive remedy under any and all warrants and guarantees expressed or implied is limited to repair and or replaceme...

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