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  • Page 1 SSC6100 Spreader Control Operation Manual Firmware Version 0.54...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SSC6100 Operation Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents ..................... i Features and Controls ..................1 LCD Screen ..........................1 Operator Interface ......................... 2 The Operation Screen ..................2 Navigation Controls ......................3 Soft Switch Panes ......................... 4 Header Bar ..........................5 Data Items ..........................
  • Page 3 Joystick Error Codes ......................49 Diagnostic Menu .................... 50 Licensing and Source Code Availability ............. 51 Appendix A – GNU General Public License, Version 2 ......52 Appendix B - Data Items complete listing ........... 55 FORCE America Contact Information ............59...

  • Page 4: Features And Controls

    Features and Controls LCD Screen The main system component of the 6100 is the 10” LCD touchscreen which displays operating parameters, optional camera views and allows selection and adjustment of the various operating modes. It also features two USB ports on the lower right surface that can be used for system upgrades, saving and loading calibration settings, as well driver identification.

  • Page 5: Operator Interface

    The Operation Screen The Operation Screen is the main screen of the SSC6100, and provides controls for all of the system functions as well as access to the Data, Calib, Unload, and Material Selection menus. It...

  • Page 6: Navigation Controls

    Navigation Controls The touch screen navigation controls area and Nav Stick joystick provides a way to change between views on the screen, select panes of Soft Switches, and make adjustments to settings. The up, down, left, right, and select functions can be done using Nav Stick on the operator interface or also with the touchscreen on the display.

  • Page 7: Soft Switch Panes

    Soft Switch Panes The touchscreen soft switch pane area and the associated buttons on the operator interface provides access to an array of various switch functions. The name of the current pane is displayed on the lower left corner of the screen. The left and right navigational controls scroll between the available panes of Soft Switches.

  • Page 8: Header Bar

    Header Bar The Header Bar appears across the top of the screen. System Time and Date will be displayed on the right side of the Header Bar. The time is set automatically, including any Daylight Savings Time changes your time zone supports. The header bar also can show system status, warning, and error messages.

  • Page 9: Data Items

    Data Items Directly below the header bar is a row of data items that can be customized to show a number of different types of information. Tap the left or right triangles to choose what information is displayed on each item. For a list of all the available data items and their description, see Appendix B - Data Items complete listing on page 55.

  • Page 10: Left Window Area

    Left Window Area The left window can display a variety of information depending on how the system is configured. By default, it displays an image of the currently active spreader system on the vehicle. If enabled, this window can also display road and air temperature, a joystick guide if applicable, and camera images.

  • Page 11: Startup And Shutdown

    Driver ID If Driver ID mode is enabled, the SSC6100 will require the user to log in before the system will operate the spreader features. Joystick functions can still be operated without logging in. Spreader material and usage data is recorded for the currently logged in driver. Be sure to use the LOGOUT button on the MENU Softswitch pane when finished to ensure that all data is recorded under the correct driver.
  • Page 12 This method requires a USB driver key to log in to the system. Insert a pre-programmed USB Driver ID Key into either of the USB ports on the lower right side of the screen. Additional driver ID keys can be programmed in the Calibration menu. See the SSC6100 Calibration manual for more information.

  • Page 13: Estop

    ESTOP The SSC6100 has an emergency stop feature that is activated by pressing the red ESTOP pushbutton located near the Operator Interface control. When ESTOP is activated the screen shows the red Emergency Stop Activated message and a buzzer sounds. In addition, all outputs are immediately shut off, the system enters Standby mode, and if the system is configured with a Low Oil PTO or diverter valve, these will be shut off as well.

  • Page 14: Backlighting And Speaker Volume

    Standby mode is generally used to start and stop the spreader at specific points on the route. The SSC6100 system starts up in Standby mode with all the spreader outputs deactivated. Pressing the Green knob on the Operator Interface toggles spreader in and out of Standby mode.

  • Page 15: Blast

    Loop Modes The SSC6100 can apply most materials in one of three loop modes: Closed-Loop Mode Closed-Loop Mode is the default operating mode for spreading material. It uses the vehicle speed and sensors on the material outputs to measure actual rates and apply adjustments on the fly to increase material application accuracy.

  • Page 16: Operating Modes

    Operating Modes Spreader On / Off The 6100 system operates many aspects of the hydraulic system including joystick and spreader functions. For off-season use where the spreader controls are not required, a Spreader Power rocker switch can be used to remove the spreader functions from the operation screen and prevent outputs from being activated.

  • Page 17: Implements

    Implements The SSC6100 system can optionally be configured to operate multiple types of equipment allowing the vehicle to be tailored for spreading various materials or performing seasonal work. These configurations are called Implements. If your system supports multiple configurations there will be an Implements button on the MENU Soft Switch pane.

  • Page 18: Materials Menu

    Materials Menu The Material Selection Menu allows you to choose between different materials for each of the spreading modes. The list of available materials is configured and calibrated for each mode in the Calibration settings. To access the Materials Menu and make changes, scroll to the MENU Soft Switch pane and press the Material Soft Switch.

  • Page 19: Spreading Modes

    Spreading Modes No Application Mode Selecting an Implement type of “None” is generally used to disable seasonal functions and prevent accidental activation of hydraulic functions. In this mode, the spreader functions will not run, but Joystick functions will still operate normally. Granular / Prewet Application Mode This mode applies granular material with the option to apply prewet.
  • Page 20 Two Position Gate Mode For additional assurance that the correct gate height is set, the SSC6100 can be configured to use a two position gate with sensors. In this mode, each material is set in calibration to use an either “low”...

  • Page 21: Prewet / Spray Bar Application Mode

    material, an “INCORRECT GATE HEIGHT” header bar warning appears. Adjust the gate to the correct position to clear the warning. Skip Mode Skip sanding is a method where the spreader control outputs automatically toggle Off and On at a set distance interval. If the system is configured to allow for skip sanding, the UTIL Soft Switch pane will have a button to enable Skip mode.

  • Page 22: Direct Liquid Application Mode

    PREWET MANUAL Toggles Prewet manual mode Off and On PREWET Toggles Prewet output Off and On Direct Liquid Application Mode Direct Liquid Application mode is used to apply liquid deicing material directly to the pavement. The light blue text contains information about your direct material, its set rate, and its actual output rate.

  • Page 23: Simultaneous Granular / Prewet / Direct Application Mode

    RIGHT LANE Toggles the Right lane Off and On Simultaneous Granular / Prewet / Direct Application Mode Simultaneous Granular / Direct application mode allows both the granular / prewet system and the direct liquid system to operate at the same time. The green text contains information about the granular material, its set rate, and its actual output rate.
  • Page 24 Momentarily reverses the auger to attempt to clear a jam. The CLEAR JAM auger reverses only for as long as the button is held. GRANULAR MANUAL Toggles granular manual mode Off and On CROSS LEFT / RIGHT Toggles between a left and right cross conveyor direction Toggles the direction of the auger to spread material in the AUGER REVERSE opposite direction.

  • Page 25: Directional Spinner Mode

    Directional Spinner Mode Directional spinner is an option for granular systems that adds the ability to position a spinner that can be used to aim the granular material to the left or right. It uses a position sensor to show the relative position of the spinner on screen as a yellow triangle under the spinner speed.

  • Page 26: Tow Plow Granular Mode

    Tow Plow Granular Mode Granular Tow Plow mode allows the application of granular material from an attached tow plow while spreading material from the truck. The granular and prewet rates for the tow plow will be set to the same rates as the truck. See the section on Granular / Prewet Application Mode for information on adjusting these settings.

  • Page 27: Tow Plow Direct Liquid Application Mode

    Tow Plow Direct Liquid Application Mode Direct Liquid Application Tow Plow mode allows the application of liquid material from an attached tow plow while spreading material from the truck. The liquid rate and lanes are separately controlled from the truck. Tow Plow Direct Liquid Soft Switches The TOW PLOW Soft Switch pane controls the tow plow direct liquid functions that are separate from the truck settings.

  • Page 28: Dust Control Mode

    Dust Control Mode Dust control allows for applying dust control liquids based on an area calculation. Multiple lanes are optionally supported. Dust Control Soft Switches The DUST Soft Switch pane controls the dust control liquid functions. It may have additional options available depending on how the system is configured.

  • Page 29: Herbicide Mode

    Herbicide Mode Herbicide mode allows for applying herbicides based on an area calculation. Multiple lanes are optionally supported. Herbicide Soft Switches The HERBICIDE Soft Switch pane controls the herbicide functions. It may have additional options available depending on how the system is configured. The following table describes each option.

  • Page 30: Unload Materials

    Unload Materials The SSC6100 provides a means of unloading leftover material by manually running the associated hydraulic function at a set speed. If enabled, the Unload menu is accessed from the MENU Soft Switch pane by pressing the Unload button.

  • Page 31: Simulated Speed

    Simulated Speed If enabled, the SSC6100 can simulate a ground speed signal instead of using the actual speed signal from the vehicle. When activated, the simulated speed overrides the vehicle speed unless the actual vehicle speed exceeds 5 MPH. To use Simulated Speed, scroll to the UTIL Soft Switch Pane. By default, the Simulated speed will be off and display SIMSPEED ON for the upper Soft Switch button.

  • Page 32: Joystick Operation

    Joystick Operation Patrol Commander® Ultra Joysticks The multi-joystick Patrol Commander® Ultra option is available in 3, 4, and 5 joystick variations. Joysticks are fully proportional and available in both single and dual axis styles. Optional gated joysticks can be used for dual-axis functions that need to be operated independently of one another.

  • Page 33: General Joystick Operation

    selected function. In addition to the joystick, there are five rocker switches that can be configured for different functions and operations. The specific functions of each joystick systems are custom configured at the factory for each vehicle application. An on-screen guide of these functions can be brought up by pressing the Navigational Control “LEFT VIEW”...
  • Page 34 Float delay If the float has a delay feature set in calibration, it will be necessary to hold the joystick in the 90% or greater position for at least the delay time before the float becomes active. Once float is active it is indicated by a brief blink of the backlighting text for the floating function.
  • Page 35 To reduce the risk of death or injury, ensure that all personnel are clear from moving machinery before activating Auto Recall. Non-Proportional Functions Pushbuttons and switches may be programmed to operate certain hydraulic functions. These functions will operate for as long as the button or switch is held active.

  • Page 36: Precise®Mrm Arc Air And Road Temperature

    Temperature, Dew Point and Relative Humidity. Cameras The SSC6100 can support up to three different video camera inputs and various display options on the screen. A single live video from one of the cameras can be selected to show on the left...

  • Page 37: Auxiliary Modes

    simultaneously. Finally, the system can be programmed to activate a single full screen video image from Camera 3 based on a trigger signal. If cameras are enabled, the Navigational Controls down direction will have “CAMERA” text on it. Pressing this control will cycle through the various enabled camera options, starting with the single views on the left screen and then through the dual views on the left and right screens (if Dual Camera mode is enabled).

  • Page 38: Distance Measure

    Toggles the Aux Power mode Off and On Distance Measure When enabled, the SSC6100 can perform a distance measuring function by using the ground speed signal from the vehicle. The distance traveled by the vehicle is shown with an option to reset the distance value and start a new measurement.

  • Page 39: Data Menu

    Data Menu The Data Menu allows you to view, export, and clear data totals and error logs collected during the SSC6100 system’s operation. To access the Data Menu, put the system into Standby mode, scroll to the MENU Soft Switch pane, and press the Data Soft Switch.

  • Page 40: Error Log

    Clearing Season totals does not affect Current totals. PreCise®MRM Over-the-Air Communications The SSC6100 has a built-in GPS receiver and a two-way cellular radio that can be optionally used with the PreCise®MRM Asset Tracking system for vehicle location and material usage reporting.

  • Page 41: Spreader Error Conditions

    excessively long time or is unable to be acquired, it may be necessary to relocate the screen in the vehicle cab so it can get an unobstructed view of the sky. Spreader Error Conditions Range Error Range errors occur when the granular or liquid system has been running at full speed for more than 5 seconds and has been unable to reach the set rate.

  • Page 42: Feedback Error / Open Loop

    (liquid only) Feedback sensor wiring disconnected, Inspect wiring and connections, repair as damaged, or electrical connections are necessary corroded Faulty feedback sensor Temporarily swap with a known good sensor. Replace sensor if defective Feedback Error / Open Loop After a feedback error has occurred for more than 5 seconds, the system will switch to open loop mode.

  • Page 43: System Errors And Warnings

    System Errors and Warnings Pop-up Errors The SSC6100 can display error windows during its operation to inform you of error conditions in your spreader system. The table below describes the error windows that can occur, possible causes, and their solutions.
  • Page 44 For accurate spreading, the actual gate height on the gate. conveyor needs to match the gate setting in the SSC6100 control. Incorrect Two Position Gate Adjust the auger gate to the proper position. Height...
  • Page 45 Error Text Meaning / Troubleshooting Tow Plow Direct Low Liquid The liquid level sensor is not detecting liquid in the tow The tow plow direct liquid tank is plow system tank. low. In order to prevent damage to the tow plow direct pump the Refill liquid tank.
  • Page 46 Error Text Meaning / Troubleshooting Operator Interface Comm Error Disconnected or damaged CAN cable between hub and joystick arm assembly. Disconnected Operator Interface connection inside joystick arm assembly. Defective Operator Interface module. 20 Port Valve N The Valve Module has not been configured in Comm Error calibration.
  • Page 47 A greater firmware version is required to support the The selected HW Config requires features in the current hardware configuration. firmware version “minimum firmware Upgrade the SSC6100 to the indicated firmware version from config” or higher. The HW or higher. Config File has not been imported.

  • Page 48: Header Bar Errors And Warnings

    Header Bar Errors and Warnings The SSC6100 displays certain errors and warnings in the header bar. If more than one error or warning is active at the same time, the header bar will cycle through all the active messages.
  • Page 49 The ESTOP pushbutton is engaged. Check to ensure the entire area around the vehicle is free of personnel. Rotate the ESTOP button clockwise to release the button and engage the system outputs. ESTOP ACTIVE To reduce the risk of death or injury, ensure that all personnel are clear from moving machinery before activating outputs.
  • Page 50 The vehicle is moving faster than the speed limit set in calibration. SLOW DOWN Reduce vehicle speed. Both the gate position sensors are active. GATE SENSOR ERROR Gate position expects only one sensor to be active at the same time. Check the mechanical sensors and wiring and correct the situation.
  • Page 51 A joystick was off-center when the 6100 started. JOYSTICK OFF CENTER Restart the system without shifting the joystick. Try swapping a known good joystick. Replace defective components. A joystick’s pushbutton registered in the active state when the 6100 started. JOYSTICK PUSHBUTTON Restart the system without pressing the button.

  • Page 52: Joystick Error Codes

    Joystick Error Codes The SSC6100 system can broadcast the following beep codes when a joystick related error occurs. A “long” beep is a tone that lasts for 2 seconds, followed by 2 seconds of silence. A short beep is a tone that lasts for ½ second, followed by ½ second of silence.

  • Page 53: Diagnostic Menu

    Diagnostic Menu For the purpose of troubleshooting and monitoring system states, the SSC6100 provides the option to enable a diagnostic menu from within the calibration settings. This allows real-time monitoring of various system and module signals. When enabled, a DIAGNOSTIC Soft Switch on the UTIL2 Soft Switch pane will be present until the system is shut down and restarted.

  • Page 54: Licensing And Source Code Availability

    For instructions on how to obtain a copy of any source code made publicly available via the GPL, you may send your request in writing to the address below: FORCE America, Inc. OSS Management 1601 Airport Road Waukesha, WI 53188, USA The SSC6100 Spreader Control is based in part on the work of the Qt Framework (https://www.qt.io/).

  • Page 55: Appendix A - Gnu General Public License, Version 2

    Appendix A – GNU General Public License, Version 2 The following license describes your rights to the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2 included with your SSC6100 Spreader Control. GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION 0.
  • Page 56 c) Accompany it with the information you received as to the offer to distribute corresponding source code. (This alternative is allowed only for noncommercial distribution and only if you received the program in object code or executable form with such an offer, in accord with Subsection b above.) The source code for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it.
  • Page 57 11. BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

  • Page 58: Appendix B - Data Items Complete Listing

    Appendix B - Data Items complete listing Data Item Function Requirement (BLANK) Displays a blank data item. Always available. Granular must be enabled on the AUGER Displays the auger sensor’s base truck or the attached 0 RPM revolutions per minute. implement.
  • Page 59 Data Item Function Requirement DUST CTRL Displays the duty cycle being Dust control must be enabled as applied to the dust control output. an implement. HERBICIDE Displays the duty cycle being Herbicide must be enabled as an applied to the herbicide output. implement.
  • Page 60 0.0 V actuator as measured by its attached implement. sensor. Displays the amount of voltage BATTERY supplied to the SSC6100 system Always available. 13.8 V from the vehicle battery. TIME Displays the current time. Always available.
  • Page 61 Data Item Function Requirement Displays the operating CPU TEMP Diagnostic mode must be enabled temperature of the main system 35 C in Calibration processor.

  • Page 62: Force America Contact Information

    FORCE America Contact Information Should you encounter problems with your SSC6100 system that are not documented in this Operation Manual or the SSC6100 Calibration Manual, please contact your local FORCE America Sales Representative for assistance. For company and product information, please contact FORCE America at: Phone: 1-888-99FORCE (1-888-993-6723) Website: http://www.forceamerica.com...

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