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- Page 2 These tasks are listed below. 1. It is the responsibility of the MAQA manager, to ensure that marking data is uploaded on a monthly basis, using the software provided (MAQA Synchroniser). The user will be sent details, enabling them to log into www.maqamarker.com, as well as the MAQA synchroniser.
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Page 3: Warnings And Cautions
MAQA User Manual Operators responsibility The grounds staff are responsible for line marking using the MAQA Marker and base station. To get the best operational performance they should. 1. Using the MAQA equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with the instructions given in the user manual. - Page 4 MAQA User Manual MAQA marker battery The MAQA marker is powered by a 24 V 12Ah rechargeable battery. The battery is fitted in the middle compartment of the Marker. To recharge the battery, hold the webbing strap and lift it out of the docking station. Place the battery into the charging station and connect it to a suitable 230 V ac mains supply.
- Page 5 Table. 1 Tablet battery charge indication When the indicator shows red, shut the MAQA system down as soon as convenient and recharge before reusing the MAQA When the battery charge is below 10 % the ability to control the marking arm may be lost.
- Page 6 MAQA User Manual 4. Using the toggle switch located on the inside surface of the tablet ‘leg’, select the ‘charge’ position DATA CHARGE March 2019 V3...
- Page 7 5. The MAQA base station will take approximately 15 minutes to acquire satellites to establish positional data. Do not move the base station during this time or any other time during the line marking session.
- Page 8 INDICATOR MAQA tablet Prepare the MAQA tablet for use as follows: 1. Ensure that the tablet case is secure on the handle bar of the MAQA Marker unit. If required, reposition the angle of the tablet case March 2019 V3...
- Page 9 MAQA User Manual SWIVEL MOUNT THUMB SCREWS 2. Lift up the screen cover. 3. Unfold the two side shades and slot the tabs into the slots on the top surface of the tablet case. 4. Secure the side screens using the two clips.
- Page 10 MAQA User Manual SCREEN COVER SIDE SHADE SIDE SHADE SIDE SHADE CLIP CONNECTOR Fig. 8 Tablet case 5. Ensure that the USB cable assembly is securely fitted into the connector on the ‘leg’ of the tablet case. 6. Ensure that the toggle switch located on the ‘leg’ of the tablet case is in the ‘OPERATION’...
- Page 11 Turn the tablet ON by briefly pressing the rubberised button on the front edge tablet case. Please ensure tablet is in operation mode before using it with MAQA, if turned on while in charge mode please switch tablet to operation mode and restart the tablet.
- Page 12 MAQA User Manual All functions are made from the home screen. The functions comprise the following groups. Four line marking options. Three system tools. Status indicators. A ‘Log out’ button Create a new pitch GNSS (Number of acquired satellites) Pitch designer...
- Page 13 The pitch data is recorded and will be available for reuse. Select this icon to use the MAQA in manual mode to line mark. Select this icon to synchronise to the management system.
- Page 14 MAQA User Manual Information. Selecting this icon will display information about the MAQA. The software version, disc space and licence details (days remaining until sync is required) will be shown. Shut down and power OFF. Select this icon to close the MAQA application.
- Page 15 ’ ( IF AVAILAB LE) BUTTON The left hand panel shows sites that are stored in the MAQA. The right hand panel gives a list of pitch templates available. The selected item is denoted by red text. If photographs of the location have been loaded, they can be displayed by selecting the Site Photography button.
- Page 16 MAQA User Manual Note: Note that a pitch name has to be at least 6 characters long, contain only alphanumeric characters, and must be unique (i.e. 2 pitches cannot be called “Football123”). Select the green tick to continue and create the field, or the red to exit this dialogue box.
- Page 17 New pitch – no existing goal posts MAQA will calibrate to mark a new pitch with only 1, 2 and 3 points located. This produces a perfectly ‘square’ pitch with parallel sides and 90 degree corners. The calibrate a new pitch, proceed as follows: 1.
- Page 18 New pitch – existing goal posts If a site has existing goal posts that are to remain in place, the MAQA will require all 4 points because the goal post cannot be guaranteed to be parallel with each other.
- Page 19 1-2-3-4. 5. Push the MAQA to point (marked with a peg on the datum line). Record this position. 6. Push the MAQA along the datum line and with reference to the distance information locate point on the datum line.
- Page 20 MAQA User Manual Note: The pitch on the Marking screen is always orientated North Up. The example show is aligned with the goal lines approximately north/south. Pitches for different locations will vary. Serial Button icon Function Pump override – This button overrides the computer control of the paint spraying pump.
- Page 21 Using the touch screen, select the line that is to be marked. When the selection has been made, the line colour will change from white to red, the active line. A yellow dot shows the position of the MAQA line marking knib. To deselect the active line, tap anywhere on the background.
- Page 22 Dashed lines The MAQA recognises the complete line not just the painted sections. A dashed line has to be lined up from the base line where the Feed in Triangle is to be engaged. Note: MAQA automatically switches the pump ON and OFF to produce the dashed line. It is important to walk at the same steady pace as for other lines.
- Page 23 The pitch data is recorded and can be used again. The Re-marking start screen displays list of locations that have previously been used by MAQA. Select the required location. SITE LOCATION...
- Page 24 Edit – Used to edit the text of the entries on the screen. Delete – Used to delete pitch data from the MAQA system. When the pitch to be remarked has been selected tap to continue. The selected pitch will be displayed.
- Page 25 MAQA and re aligns the pitch in fine detail. When the MAQA has been calibrated and the motor, GNSS and battery indicators at the bottom of the screen are in the green condition. Do not attempt to mark a line unless the Motor and GNSS indicators are showing green.
- Page 26 . The Manual marking screen will be displayed If the hand icon is selected and then the tools icon is selected the ‘Flush’ screen will be displayed. Note: When the MAQA is used in manual marking mode, the activity data is recorded March 2019 V3...
- Page 27 When ‘normal flush’ is displayed below the shower head icon the pump draws water from the water tank at the back of the MAQA. When ‘system flush’ is displayed below the shower head icon the pump draws from the paint tank. (Note...
- Page 28 9. When line marking is completed, tap the green tick or red tick to exit the manual marking screen. Note: The MAQA cannot be operated in manual mode if there is not a GNSS signal. Note: The manual marking mode selection button will not function while the pump is energized.
- Page 29 Dash – This setting is used when marking a dashed line (e.g. rugby pitch). Flushing The MAQA is fitted with a very fine spray nozzle to give economy of paint usage. To ensure the nozzle doesn’t block with dry paint, the MAQA is fitted with systems to flush the nozzle and to flush the entire paint circuit.
- Page 30 MAQA User Manual Scalable and non-scalable templates The templates for sports ground marking are grouped into two types, scalable and non-scalable. The scalable pitches can be tailored to fit the land that they are destined for. Many sports associations and federations give maximum and minimum sizes for the playing area. Junior pitches also have a wide range of sizes.
- Page 31 Note: Syncs may take some time to complete – when there is progress to report the progress indicator under the Sync button will update to show the progress. Installing the MAQA Synchroniser The following steps are needed to install and update the software version: Log in to the Management System at the following URL: www.maqamarker.com...
- Page 32 MAQA User Manual Enter the login credentials provided to you by Fleet and then select the Login button. On the main Management System page you will see a grid of icons, as below: Click on the Downloads button, this will bring up the Downloads screen.
- Page 33 MAQA User Manual On the Downloads screen you will need to download the upload tool by clicking the “MAQA Synchroniser” link. Once the utility has been downloaded, run the installer by clicking on it, this will bring up the first stage of the installation wizard.
- Page 34 MAQA User Manual On this page select the Next button. March 2019 V3...
- Page 35 MAQA User Manual On this page you can specify the installation path for the uploader utility, please leave this as default for the moment and click the Next button. March 2019 V3...
- Page 36 MAQA User Manual On this page please select the Install button – this will prompt you for Administrative credentials if your local user is not an Administrator. If this occurs and you do not know the log in details for an Administrator account, please consult your system administrators.
- Page 37 More info link, and then select the Run Anyway option: Preparing the tablet for upload In order for the MAQA data to be uploaded to the system, the MAQA tablet and charging cable will need to be used. March 2019 V3...
- Page 38 MAQA User Manual The following steps are needed to prepare the tablet for upload: Ensure that the tablet switch is set to Charge: DATA CHARGE If needed, unscrew the water tight cap on the USB connector, and then plug the USB cable into the tablet.
- Page 39 MAQA User Manual When the home screen loads connect the tablet to the computer via the data USB cable provided. As a security precaution the tablet will raise a prompt when the tablet is plugged in asking whether to permit access, ensure the Always permit from this computer option is checked,...
- Page 40 This will enable the tablet for uploading data on this specific PC. Using the MAQA synchroniser application Once the MAQA Upload application has been installed and the tablet is prepared to upload, you will then need to perform the following steps to upload the data: Start the MAQA synchroniser software –...
- Page 41 MAQA User Manual Once the MAQA synchroniser software has started up, you will be prompted for the user name and password for the Management System, i.e. the same values entered logging into the Management System web interface. This will display the main Uploader form.
- Page 42 Press the green button in the middle of the screen – this will start the tablet sync process and disable all the buttons but the Cancel option: Now go to the MAQA synchronise software on the PC and select the Device menu and the Synchronize option:...
- Page 43 MAQA User Manual This will start the synchronisation process and show a progress bar in the MAQA Uploader software: If the uploader can connect to the Management Server correctly, the upload will progress over a number of seconds and once it is complete a confirmation dialogue will be displayed: Please note that at this point the tablet will still be in the process of updating, this will take several minutes to complete as it unpacks the files from the update.
- Page 44 To check the success of the update, please click on the information icon on the home screen, this will show the information for the MAQA software, including software version and days activation remaining:...
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