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XSITE EASY
USER MANUAL
Version 1.05 / 7
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April 2015

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  • Page 1 XSITE EASY USER MANUAL Version 1.05 / 7 April 2015...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Safety instructions........................3 1.2 Product overview........................7 1.3 Handling of the system.......................9 1.4 Transportation and storage......................9 1.5 Support and maintenance......................9 2 GETTING STARTED 2.1 Connecting the cables......................10 2.2 Switching the system ON/OFF....................11 2.3 Display unit settings........................11 2.3.1 Display brightness......................11 2.3.2 Sound settings.........................11 2.3.3 Power button function......................11...
  • Page 3 9 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT 10 TARGET LEVELS 10.1 XD2 LED display........................46 11 WARNING LEVELS 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS APPENDICES EC Declaration of Conformity FCC Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1 INTRODUCTION This document is the user manual for the Xsite EASY excavator guidance system. Please read this manual completely, paying special attention to the safety instructions, and make sure you understand all the information in the manual before using the system. Keep the manual available for future reference.
  • Page 5 Caution Indicates a hazardous situation. If not avoided, could result in death, serious injury, or material damages. Emphasizes useful tips, recommendations and other information for efficient and Note trouble-free operation. Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 2 of 52...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    In addition to the operational safety instructions in this manual, the relevant safety, accident prevention and environmental protection regulations for the area in which the product is operating must also be observed. Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 3 of 52...
  • Page 7 Caution System components assembled after the machine has left the factory can increase the typical dimensions of the machine. Being unaware of this can lead to injuries and material damages. Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 4 of 52...
  • Page 8 At all times, protect the product against access by unauthorized persons. Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 5 of 52...
  • Page 9 Recover persons out of the hazard zone  Inform the responsible person at the usage site  Alert medical assistance and/or the fire brigade  Ensure that access routes are clear for emergency vehicles Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 6 of 52...

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    1.2 Product overview Xsite EASY is a machine guidance system for excavators. Xsite EASY indicates the position of the measuring point compared to a reference level. The system contains the following components by default (Figure 1):  Display unit ...
  • Page 11 Figure 1. System diagram Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 8 of 52...

  • Page 12: Handling Of The System

    Maintenance services are provided by the manufacturer or authorised dealer. The installation and servicing of the product should only be carried out by trained and qualified personnel. Caution For safety reasons, only representatives of the manufacturer are allowed to open the housings. Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 9 of 52...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    After connecting the cables, attach the display to the window of the excavator. Attach the display in a place where it creates minimum obstruction to the view from the cabin. Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 10 of 52...

  • Page 14: Switching The System On/Off

    2.2 Switching the system ON/OFF Excavator should be started up before turning Xsite Easy on. This procedure minimise power spikes and results flawless operation. Turn the system ON by pressing the “Power” button (see chapter 3.1). When the XD2 lightbar powers up, the LED on the bottom right corner blinks.

  • Page 15: Date And Time

    2. Turn the bucket (without tilting it sideways) to a different position and place it on the same point. 3. The depth and distance readings should be close to zero in every position ( ±1 cm accuracy tolerance is allowed). Figure 3. Accuracy test 1 Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 12 of 52...

  • Page 16: Depth And Distance Accuracy Test 2

    6. Repeat this accuracy test with the other corner of the bucket. 7. If the accuracy is worse than ±2 cm, carry out tilt bucket calibration (chapter 5.3). Figure 5. Tilt bucket accuracy test Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 13 of 52...

  • Page 17: Detaching The Laser Receiver

    1/7 page is for switching the tilt function ON or OFF. If the tilt function is ON, press the “0.0” button to switch it OFF. Caution Always remember to put anti-corrosion gel or grease into the connectors (for example SuperLube® Anti-Corrosion Gel). Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 14 of 52...

  • Page 18: User Interface

    3 USER INTERFACE Xsite EASY is operated using a button interface. The user interface is introduced in Figure 7 and explained in more detail in chapters 3.1-3.6. Use the “Bucket” button to perform the function shown on the bottom left, and correspondingly use the “0.0” button to perform the function shown on the bottom right.

  • Page 19: Buttons

    3.1 Buttons The Xsite EASY system is controlled using five function buttons and four arrow keys. The functions for the different buttons are explained in Table 2. Table 2. Buttons and icons Arrow keys  Navigate within menus  Change bucket measuring point while working using the left and right arrows ...

  • Page 20: Measurement Mode

    Height of the bucket measuring point compared to laser jobsite height Jobsite target height (with laser) When laser is used the reading is zero at target height Bucket figure side view Illustration of the bucket angle viewed from side Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 17 of 52...
  • Page 21 Angle of the side tilt of the bucket in degrees Roll angle for flat bucket or drill/pile attachment in percent Angle of the side tilt of the bucket in percents Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 18 of 52...

  • Page 22: Screen Views

    (Laser, Measurement point or Bucket name) ON or OFF. If more than one option is switched ON, the selected options will alternate on the status bar. Figure 9. Status bar showing the active bucket Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 19 of 52...

  • Page 23: Number Editor

    2: Characters 3: Active character 4: Undo the changes with the “Bucket” button 5: Accept the changes with the “OK” button 6: Clear the selected character Figure 11. Text editor Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 20 of 52...

  • Page 24: Wizards

    1: Title 2: List of options. The highlighted part is the active selection. 3: Bar indicating the position of the highlighted selection among all the menu options. Figure 13. Main menu Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 21 of 52...

  • Page 25: Changing The Bucket And The Measuring Point

    When the bucket blade is tilted less than 3 degrees, the system selects the buckets centre as the measuring point The current bucket and measuring point is shown in the status bar (chapter 3.2.2). Note Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 22 of 52...

  • Page 26: Add, Edit Or Calibrate A Bucket

    The tilt calibration wizard includes bucket calibration. If the type of the bucket is “Flat” or “Drill/Pile”, normal bucket calibration (chapter Note 5.2) and angle calibration (chapter 5.4) have to be carried out. Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 23 of 52...

  • Page 27: Bucket Measurements

    “Quick coupler/P15” parameters (Figure 15). The “Quick coupler/P15” measure is not needed if the bucket does not tilt sideways. Figure 15. Bucket measures: 1) Length, 2) Left width, 3) Right width, 4) Quick coupler Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 24 of 52...

  • Page 28: Bucket Calibration

    If the calibration data is copied from an existing bucket which is already tilt Note calibrated, a new tilt calibration is not necessary. The accuracy test should still be performed, as instructed in chapter 2.4.3. Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 25 of 52...
  • Page 29 Press the “Bucket” button twice and save the settings if the tilt calibration was successful. Finally test the accuracy as instructed in chapter 2.4.3. Figure 17. Tilt bucket calibration step 3 Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 26 of 52...
  • Page 30 Figure 18. Tilt bucket calibration step 4 Figure 19. Tilt bucket calibration step 6 Figure 20. Tilt bucket calibration step 7 Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 27 of 52...

  • Page 31: Angle Calibration

    After the angle calibration, test the accuracy by placing the bucket on a known surface. The F and X readings should be consistent with the actual surface. Alternatively, use a spirit level or point laser for testing the accuracy. Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 28 of 52...

  • Page 32: Bucket Name

    The bucket name can be set in “Main menu” → “Buckets” → old/new bucket → “Name”. Then either choose a preset bucket name from the list (page 1/2) or rename the bucket (page 2/2). If necessary, see chapter 3.4 on how to edit text. Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 29 of 52...

  • Page 33: Depth Measurement From A Reference Point

    When moving the bucket towards the target level, the reading on the screen decreases, and finally shows zero when the target level has been reached. Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 30 of 52...

  • Page 34: Digging From Zero Level

    A positive reading value is above the zero level and a negative reading value is below it (Figure 24). Figure 24. Digging towards wanted value Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 31 of 52...

  • Page 35: Digging With A Known Starting Level

    When moving the excavator, it is advised to use the laser to achieve the best Note possible accuracy (see chapter 6.3.1). Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 32 of 52...

  • Page 36: Moving The Excavator With Laser Receiver

    Move the bucket to a stake or other reference point. Zero the measurement value by pressing the “0.0” button (Figure 28) (“Starting level” = “0.00” in this example). Figure 28. Zeroing the reading Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 33 of 52...
  • Page 37 After receiving the laser hit, digging can be continued. Depth is measured compared to the original reference level, even though the altitude of the excavator might have changed (Figure 31). Figure 31. Work can be continued after moving the machine Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 34 of 52...

  • Page 38: Moving The Excavator By Using The Memory Function

    Move the excavator to a new place and move the bucket to the same fixed point. Release the stored height value by pressing the “Power” button again (Figure 34). The “MEMORY” text will disappear. Figure 34. Moving the machine to a new place Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 35 of 52...

  • Page 39: Moving The Excavator By Using The Zero Function

    “0.0” button (Figure 37). After zeroing, digging can be continued (figure 38). Figure 37. Zeroing the reading after moving the excavator Figure 38. Digging can be continued Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 36 of 52...

  • Page 40: Depth Measurement From Laser Jobsite Height

    (“Jobsite height” = “0.00”, Figure 40), or the absolute height of the bucket (“Jobsite height” = “30.00”, the absolute height of the laser, Figure 41). Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 37 of 52...
  • Page 41 Digging can then be continued and the depth is measured compared to the original reference level, even though the altitude of the excavator might have changed (Figure 43). Figure 43. Work can be continued after moving the machine Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 38 of 52...

  • Page 42: Slope Measurement

    ( + ) slope will create an uphill slope (Figure 44). Figure 44. Downhill slope ( - ) on the left and uphill slope ( + ) on the right. Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 39 of 52...

  • Page 43: Slope Digging From Zero Level

    “ “ reading is “0.00” (Figure 47). Figure 46. The reading is positive when the bucket is above the surface Figure 47. The reading is “0.00” on the target grade Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 40 of 52...

  • Page 44: Slope Digging With A Known Starting Level

    “ “ is “0.00” (Figure 50). Figure 49. The reading is positive when the bucket is above the surface Figure 50. The reading is “0.00” on the target grade Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 41 of 52...

  • Page 45: Slope Digging, Moving The Excavator

    Figure 51. Moving the laser receiver to the beam. The laser receiver symbols indicate laser hits and acceptance Zero the reading to the slope starting point (Figure 52) (“Starting level” = “0.00” in this example). Figure 52. Zeroing the reading Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 42 of 52...
  • Page 46 Digging can be continued and the slope will be measured compared to the original reference level (Figure 55). Figure 55. Work can be continued after moving the machine Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 43 of 52...

  • Page 47: Moving The Excavator By Using Zero Function

    “0.0” button (Figure 57 ). After zeroing, digging can be continued (Figure 58). Figure 57. Zeroing the reading after moving the excavator Figure 58. Digging can be continued Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 44 of 52...
  • Page 48 When the bucket is moved away from the excavator, the distance value increases. When the bucket is moved towards the excavator, the distance value decreases (Figure 60). Figure 60. Distance measurement Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 45 of 52...
  • Page 49 5/5 page. Select “LIST” and choose “Bright”, “Medium” or “Dim”. Figure 61. XD2 LED patterns. (1) = Top/yellow level, (2) = High/blue level, (3) = Target/green level, (4) = Low/red level Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 46 of 52...
  • Page 50 (Figure 63). Caution The system measures the position of the pivot points. Some parts of the bucket or boom may reach the warning levels before the system gives the alarm. Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 47 of 52...
  • Page 51 To switch OFF high/low/far/near limit, go to “Main menu” → “Warning levels” → “High/Low/Far/Near limit”. Press “CHNG” to switch the warning level functionality OFF. Go back by pressing “EXIT” (bucket button). Caution After moving the excavator, the warning levels must be reset. Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 48 of 52...
  • Page 52 Turn the laser receiver on, see chapter 2.3.3 Contact local dealer or service. Inoperative laser receiver The laser receiver is broken or lacks power. Figure 64. Tilting axle is about perpendicular to the Earth Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 49 of 52...
  • Page 53 10...36 VDC Power consumption <2 W (typ) IP classification IP43 Operating temperature -20°C...+50°C Dimensions 120 mm x 60 mm x 25 mm (without RAM mount) Weight 0.04 kg 2 x CAN Xsite EASY | User manual | Page 50 of 52...
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