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  • Page 1 SSC6100 Spreader Control Calibration Manual Firmware Version 0.57...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Table of Contents Operator Interface ........................1 Calibration Menu ........................3 Entering the Calibration Menu ....................3 The Calibration Menu Items ..................... 4 Descriptions of Calibration Values ..................5 Configuration ..........................5 Ground Speed ........................... 7 Granular Materials ........................

  • Page 3: Operator Interface

    SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Operator Interface The Operator Interface lets you enter the Calibration Menu, select and edit settings, and run outputs. Figure 1: Operator Interface Input Action Function Green Knob Twist Left Decrease the auger set rate. Twist Right Increase the auger set rate.
  • Page 4 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Input Action Function Soft Switches Correspond to the 8 functions shown in the soft switch 8 Individual panes on the lower left portion of the screen. Shapes Pushbuttons on each button allow matching to the functions on the...

  • Page 5: Calibration Menu

    SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Calibration Menu Entering the Calibration Menu The Calibration Menu is entered using the Calibration Button on the Menu Soft Switch Pane on the Operation Screen. In order to enter the Calibration Menu, the vehicle must be in Standby.

  • Page 6: The Calibration Menu Items

    SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual The Calibration Menu Items The Calibration Menu contains all of the settings required to operate an SSC6100 system. Settings within the Calibration Menu are broken up into two categories: Fleet-Wide Settings and Vehicle Specific Settings.

  • Page 7: Descriptions Of Calibration Values

    Allows the user to measure and reset distances travelled by the vehicle using soft switches on the UTIL2 soft switch pane. When SimSpeed is in use, the SSC6100 will disable the distance measure soft switches and distance data item. Aux Power Allows the use of the auger valve to run auxiliary functions.
  • Page 8 Trigger Allows a custom configurable trigger signal to bring up the camera. See your FORCE America representative for options to setup these custom trigger options. Triggered Shutoff Delay Causes a triggered camera to remain on the screen for a set amount of time after the trigger signal has stopped.

  • Page 9: Ground Speed

    SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Sensor ID Shows the currently selected sensor in green text or pairs a new one. Note that the sensor may need to be physically tapped to wake it up and ready it for pairing. Report Interval Adjusts how often the sensor reports a new reading.

  • Page 10: Granular Materials

    SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Low Trip Point Sets the voltage that the speedometer signal must drop below in order to register a pulse. It is only adjustable for the Custom Pickup Sensitivity type and can be adjusted by a passenger while the vehicle is moving to help determine the correct setting required to pick up a ground speed signal.
  • Page 11 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Blast Time Sets the amount of seconds blast will run when it is activated in Blast Time mode. Blast Distance Sets the distance that blast will run when it is activated in Blast Distance mode.

  • Page 12: Prewet Materials

    SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Compensation at X, Compensation at Y, Compensation at Z, etc. Adjusts the material compensation percentage for each given temperature point. Prewet Materials Settings used for general Prewet material application and for the individual prewet materials.

  • Page 13: Direct Materials

    SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Temperature Compensation Settings related to the Prewet Temperature Compensation mode. Profile 1, Profile 2, Profile 3, etc. Adjusts the individual temperature compensation values for each temperature profile. Compensation at X, Compensation at Y, Compensation at Z, etc.

  • Page 14: Dust Control Materials

    SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Material Name Sets a custom name for the direct liquid material. This name appears on the spreader operating screen and in the material select menu. # of Set Rates Sets how many rates will be available to the user during operation.

  • Page 15: Herbicide Materials

    SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Set Rate 1, Set Rate 2, Set Rate 3, etc. Sets the material rate for each setting. Blast Rate Sets the output rate when operating in Blast mode. Herbicide Materials Settings used for herbicide application.
  • Page 16 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Note: If your system uses Implements, make sure the associated Implement and material type you wish to calibrate is selected in the Implements menu before attempting to run outputs and calibrate the material. If your system contains multiple...
  • Page 17 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Maximum RPM (Forward, Reverse & Tow Augers) Optimizes performance and accuracy by telling the system what the highest RPM that the function can achieve when running at maximum duty cycle. Closed Loop Gain Adjusts the responsiveness of the system in closed loop mode. Decrease this value to stabilize a hunting system, or increase this value to speed up a sluggish system.
  • Page 18 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Separate Spread Width (Tow Plow Only) Enables the ability to control the truck spinner’s and tow plow spinner’s spread width independently. Spinner 1 - 4 Settings for optimizing system response by calibrating the valve drive Min and Max settings.
  • Page 19 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Prewet Output Settings for optimizing system response by calibrating the valve drive Min and Max settings. The specific name of the output is dependent on how your system is configured. If your system uses Implements, make sure the associated Implement is selected in the Implements menu to make them available for calibration.
  • Page 20 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Pulses per Revolution Configures how many pulses are expected in 1 revolution of the direct liquid flowmeter. Direct Output Settings for optimizing system response by calibrating the valve drive Min and Max settings. The specific name of the output is dependent on how your system is configured.
  • Page 21 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Material X, Material Y, Material Z, etc. Custom settings available for each particular direct material. The material names in this menu are defined in the Direct Materials – Materials menu. Displacement Sets the amount of material dispensed in one revolution of the direct flowmeter.

  • Page 22: Inputs

    SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Herbicide (Truck only) Settings for the vehicle's herbicide liquid output. Pulses per Revolution Configures how many pulses are expected in 1 revolution of the herbicide liquid flowmeter. Herbicide Output Settings for optimizing system response by calibrating the valve drive Min and Max settings.

  • Page 23: Outputs

    X Interlock, Y Interlock, Z Interlock, etc. Enables or disables the interlock for the selected joystick function. Outputs Settings related to the outputs connected to the SSC6100. Note: If your system uses Implements, make sure the associated Implement is selected in the Implements menu before attempting to run outputs and calibrate them.
  • Page 24 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Valve Frequency Changes the PWM frequency of all the valve modules. Joystick Outputs Contains the adjustments associated with the joystick movements. A “NORMALIZE JOYSTICKS” soft switch appears for certain joystick types. This function is used to recalibrate the joysticks in the event that a joystick or a related system component was replaced.

  • Page 25: Event Logging

    SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Event Logging Contains settings to configure the Event Logging system. Intervals Sets various trigger events based on various intervals. Time Enables the generation of repeated events based on a time interval. Time Sets an amount of time for a Time interval.

  • Page 26: Alarms

    SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Alarms Contains settings for the audible portion of each type of warning that is configured on the system. Minimum Volume Sets the minimum volume level for the system. Blast Contains settings unique to the Blast Warning.
  • Page 27 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Overspeed Warning Contains settings unique to the Overspeed Warning. Alarm Sets the audible alarm level that occurs when the Overspeed warning becomes active. T-Comp Error Contains settings unique to the T-Comp Error. Alarm Sets the audible alarm level that occurs when the T-Comp Error becomes active.
  • Page 28 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Range Alarm Sets the audible alarm level that occurs when the Prewet Range Error becomes active. Feedback Alarm Sets the audible alarm level that occurs when the Prewet Feedback Error becomes active. Unload Alarm Sets the audible alarm level that occurs when Prewet Unload becomes active.
  • Page 29 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Unload Alarm Sets the audible alarm level that occurs when the Dust Control Unload becomes active. Herbicide Contains settings unique to the Herbicide Alarms. Low Liquid Action Sets the action that takes place when the Herbicide Low Liquid Error becomes active.

  • Page 30: Systems Management

    SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Systems Management Contains settings and information related to the general operation of the system. Settings Management Provides tools for exporting, importing, or restoring calibration settings to their default settings. If you experience issues importing or exporting data from your flash drive, see FORCE America Technical Service Bulletin TSB0004.
  • Page 31 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Shutdown Provides the ability to manually restart the spreader control. Restart Now Restarts system without having to cycle the dashkey power on the truck.
  • Page 32 Reserved for FORCE America personnel. Export Diagnostic Log (USB) Exports system logs and other information to a connected USB flash drive to allow a Force America Technical Support Representative to help with troubleshooting. Send Diagnostic Log Exports system logs and other information via an Over the Air connection to allow a Force America Technical Support Representative to help with troubleshooting.
  • Page 33 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual LCD Firmware Displays the current version of main system firmware. HW Config File Displays the Hardware Configuration File number and version. Hub (SN x) Displays the firmware revision of the 6100 connection hub. Operator Interface (Sn x) Displays the firmware version of the operator interface.

  • Page 34: Auto Calibration

    SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Auto Calibration A set of wizards can be used to guide the process of calibrating the ground speed pickup and each of the materials. An “AUTOCAL” softswitch is present on any calibration item that supports auto calibration.

  • Page 35: Autocalibration Of Liquid Material Displacements

    SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual STEP 3: Navigate into the Displacement calibration item. Press the Filled Circle Soft Switch on the Operator Interface labeled “AutoCal”. STEP 4: STEP 5: Follow the steps on the screen to calibrate the displacement value.

  • Page 36: Joystick Normalization

    MPJC Ultra and Spartan SPJC™ joysticks are normalized at the factory prior to shipment. In the case that a joystick has been replaced with a new one, or the system has reported a joystick normalization error, the SSC6100 provides a means of normalizing the joystick. To Normalize a Joystick:...

  • Page 37: Appendix A - Default Settings And Import/Export Types

    SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Appendix A – Default Settings and Import/Export Types This section lists each calibration item, its default value, and whether it is a Fleet-Wide setting or a Vehicle Specific setting. Note that these settings are all in English (Imperial) units.
  • Page 38 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual GROUND SPEED Speedometer Type Electronic Vehicle Specific J1939 Baud Rate 1 (250k/bit) Vehicle Specifc Pickup Sensitivity High Vehicle Specific Low Trip Point Vehicle Specific High Trip Point Vehicle Specific Axle Pulses 40000 Pulse/MI Vehicle Specific...
  • Page 39 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Set Rate 10 1000 lbs/mi Fleet-Wide Blast Rate 1000 lbs/mi Fleet-Wide Compensation at 0F 100 % Fleet-Wide Compensation at 2F 100 % Fleet-Wide Compensation at 4F 100 % Fleet-Wide Compensation at 6F 100 % Fleet-Wide...
  • Page 40 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Set Rate 1 3 gal/ton Fleet-Wide Set Rate 2 4 gal/ton Fleet-Wide Set Rate 3 5 gal/ton Fleet-Wide Set Rate 4 6 gal/ton Fleet-Wide Set Rate 5 7 gal/ton Fleet-Wide Set Rate 6 8 gal/ton...
  • Page 41 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Compensation at 22F 100 % Fleet-Wide Compensation at 24F 100 % Fleet-Wide Compensation at 26F 100 % Fleet-Wide Compensation at 28F 100 % Fleet-Wide Compensation at 30F 100 % Fleet-Wide Compensation at 32F 100 %...
  • Page 42 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Unload Mode Disabled Fleet-Wide AutoVerify Mode Disabled Fleet-Wide Loop Mode Closed Fleet-Wide Left Boom Width 120 in Fleet-Wide Center Boom Width 120 in Fleet-Wide Right Boom Width 120 in Fleet-Wide Material Name DUST Fleet-Wide # of Set Rates...
  • Page 43 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Set Rate 6 30 GAL/AC Fleet-Wide Set Rate 7 35 GAL/AC Fleet-Wide Set Rate 8 40 GAL/AC Fleet-Wide Set Rate 9 45 GAL/AC Fleet-Wide Set Rate 10 50 GAL/AC Fleet-Wide TRUCK – AUGER / CONVEYOR...
  • Page 44 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Calib/Unload Spinner Fleet-Wide Pulses Per Revolution Vehicle Specific Minimum Duty Cycle (Spinner 1 Output) 20 % Vehicle Specific Maximum Duty Cycle (Spinner 1 Output) 75 % Vehicle Specific Minimum Duty Cycle (Spinner 2 Output) 20 %...
  • Page 45 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual High/Low Boom 60 GPM Vehicle Specific Material Countdown Disabled Fleet-Wide Tank Size 1800 gal Fleet-Wide Low Liquid Level 20 % Fleet-Wide TRUCK – DIRECT LIQUID – MATERIAL SETTINGS Displacement 13.20 oz/rev Vehicle Specific TRUCK – DUST CONTROL...
  • Page 46 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Minimum Duty Cycle 20 % Vehicle Specific Maximum Duty Cycle 75 % Vehicle Specific TOW PLOW – PREWET Pulses per Revolution Fleet-Wide Minimum Duty Cycle 20 % Vehicle Specific Maximum Duty Cycle 75 % Vehicle Specific...
  • Page 47 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Float Delays Vehicle Specific Float Increment Vehicle Specific CommandAll® Single Interlock Time Vehicle Specific Activations Momentary Vehicle Specific Interlocks Enabled Vehicle Specific OUTPUTS Valve Frequency 200 Hz Fleet-Wide JOYSTICK FUNCTION NAME Vehicle Specific Vehicle Specific...
  • Page 48 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Oil Temp Warning Alarm Solid Tone Fleet-Wide Overspeed Warning Alarm Solid Tone Fleet-Wide T-Comp Error Fleet-Wide ALARMS – GRANULAR Low Material Action Warn Fleet-Wide Low Material Alarm Fleet-Wide Range Alarm Solid Tone Fleet-Wide Feedback Alarm...
  • Page 49 SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Range Alarm Solid Tone Fleet-Wide Feedback Alarm Solid Tone Fleet-Wide Unload Alarm Fleet-Wide ALARMS - SPINNER Range Alarm Solid Tone Fleet-Wide Feedback Alarm Solid Tone Fleet-Wide ALARMS – HARDWARE CONFIG WARNINGS HW Config Warning Item...

  • Page 50: Appendix B - Sample Exported Calibration Text File

    SSC6100 CAN Ultra Calibration Manual Appendix B – Sample Exported Calibration Text File This section shows a sample abridged calibration text file. The actual exported file may be different depending on the systems calibration settings. SSC6100 Gen5 Calibration Settings Firmware Rev 0.50...
  • Page 51 Document No: M0136-F Released: 09/28/2021 Copyright © 2021 FORCE America Inc.

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