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BuckEye Cam X80 User Manual

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  • Page 1 X80 Feeder Controller User's Manual Version 1.1 www.buckeyecam.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4. Installing the Feeder Controller........................7 5. Display and Pushbuttons..........................9 6. Setting up a Repeater..........................11 7. Feed Schedule............................13 8. Feeder Status Alerts..........................18 9. Email Notifications............................ 20 10. Additional Information..........................23 11. Warranty and Service..........................24 X80 Feeder Controller User's Manual v1.1...

  • Page 3: Warnings

    The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. WARNING: Before servicing or adjusting a feeder, always disconnect battery power to the X80 Feeder Controller. X80 Feeder Controller User's Manual v1.1...

  • Page 4: Overview

    X-Series Network Manager. User's manuals and video tutorials may be found at www.buckeyecam.com/site/support.html. The X80 Wireless Feeder Controller can replace the standard timer on most commonly available deer feeder kits. This will allow the feeder to be controlled and monitored wirelessly from several miles away using the Buckeye Cam X-Series Network Manager software application and a base receiver connected to a computer.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    3. Getting Started 3. Getting Started Before installing an X80 Feeder Controller on a feeder, it must be registered to a base using the X- Series Network Manager software application. If you have not already done so, refer to the X80 Wireless Camera System User's Manual for instructions on how to connect to a base.
  • Page 6 The Detection options may be left to the default state of “Yes”. They may be changed later if necessary. Click Update to save the changes, or Cancel if no changes were made. Repeat steps 1 through 11 for all Feeder Controllers. X80 Feeder Controller User's Manual v1.1...

  • Page 7: Installing The Feeder Controller

    NOTE: If the motor does not turn in the desired direction, reverse the brown and blue wires. For most spin feeders, the order of connection of the brown and blue wires does not matter. X80 Feeder Controller User's Manual v1.1...
  • Page 8 If a high gain antenna is used, it may be attached to the feed hopper using an antenna mast. Once the X80 Feeder Controller is installed, it is important to perform a manual feed and do a signal check to make sure everything is functioning properly. Refer to Chapter 5, Display and Pushbuttons for instructions.

  • Page 9: Display And Pushbuttons

    To start the manual feed, press ENTER. [ENTER] to run NEXT CHANGE ENTER HOME The display will now start a countdown before the manual feed begins. Manual Feed Start In: 10sec Stand back from the feeder! NEXT CHANGE ENTER HOME X80 Feeder Controller User's Manual v1.1...
  • Page 10 X-Series Network Manager. Refer to Chapter 3, Getting Started. Serial Number and Firmware Version Push the NEXT button until the display shows the serial number SN: 12345678 and firmware version. Ver. 1.1.0 NEXT CHANGE ENTER HOME X80 Feeder Controller User's Manual v1.1...

  • Page 11: Setting Up A Repeater

    One method to extend transmission distance or overcome obstructions is to use repeaters. Every X80 wireless device may be used as a repeater (i.e. cameras, feeder controllers, Echo, etc.). In the example shown below, Feeder 2 cannot establish a signal to the base due to a very long distance or obstructions.
  • Page 12 NOTE: In this example there are Feeder Controllers only, but if you are HOME NEXT CHANGE ENTER using X80 Cameras or X80 Echos, they may also show up on the list. Any X80 device can act as a repeater. Now the Feeder Controller will try to contact the base through the node Routed to Node1 that you have selected.

  • Page 13: Feed Schedule

    Follow the steps shown below to create a standard feed schedule. Click on a Feeder icon in the network view to open its control panel. Click on a Feeder Click on the Feed Schedule button. Click Feed Schedule X80 Feeder Controller User's Manual v1.1...
  • Page 14 Click Add Feed Click on the up / down arrows to set the Time, Duration, and speed. Click the Add button when done. Set Time, Duration and Speed Click Add when done X80 Feeder Controller User's Manual v1.1...
  • Page 15 NOTE: To delete a feed click the red x beside the feed time. Click the Update button when the feed schedule is Click the red complete. x to delete a Add more feed feeds X80 Feeder Controller User's Manual v1.1...
  • Page 16 Special Feed Calendar days. Edit the Special Feed Calendar Click the date on which you want to add a special feed day. This is today's date Click any date to add a special feed X80 Feeder Controller User's Manual v1.1...
  • Page 17 NOTE: To go back to the Standard Feed Schedule, click the button. Click the Done button to save the changes and return to the Special Feed Calender. Click the red Update button to transfer the schedule to the feeder. X80 Feeder Controller User's Manual v1.1...

  • Page 18: Feeder Status Alerts

    AA batteries To enable or disable additional status alerts, click on the feeder icon to open the control panel and click on the Settings button. Click Settings Click on the feeder icon X80 Feeder Controller User's Manual v1.1...
  • Page 19 Click on the yellow triangle to see more information. Note: Status alerts may also be sent via email. See Chapter 9, Email Notifications for instructions. Click on yellow Yes/No triangle for status Toggle alert information buttons X80 Feeder Controller User's Manual v1.1...

  • Page 20: Email Notifications

    Note: If you have a Gmail account, the settings will be as follows: SMPT Server Name: smtp.gmail.com Use Secure Connection: SSL Use default port number (465) Email Address: (your Gmail address) Use password authentication Enter your Gmail password. X80 Feeder Controller User's Manual v1.1...
  • Page 21 Email Notifications Click the Edit button next to Email Recipients Enter the email address to receive the notifications Click Update More email addresses when done can be added as CC or BCC X80 Feeder Controller User's Manual v1.1...
  • Page 22 9. Email Notifications Click the Edit button next to Notification Types Select the notification types to receive Click Update when done X80 Feeder Controller User's Manual v1.1...

  • Page 23: Additional Information

    X80 Wireless Camera System User's Manual available at www.buckeyecam.com. Adding X80 Wireless Cameras X80 Wireless Cameras can be added to the feeder network. Place the cameras at the feeders - or anywhere you want - and control everything from one base using the X-Series Network Manager software application.

  • Page 24: Warranty And Service

    (866) 325-8172 • (740) 592-2874 Fax (740) 594-2875 www.buckeyecam.com Athens Technical Specialists, Inc. (ATSI) warrants Products (BuckEye Cam ) sold by it and guarantees to correct, by repair or replacement at our option, any defects of material and workmanship which develop under normal and proper use within six (6) months from the date of the original purchase when inspection proves the fault to be of manufacturing.

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