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Automation of spreading vehicles
Only a few components are required for the complete system: In the driver’s cabin the display JVM-104 and at the spreader unit the I/O module JXM-IO-E30, the valve block, a wiring harness and, where applicable, sensors or limit switches.
The HMI is connected to the I/O node via CANopen. The HMI is supplied with power via the short-circuit-proof sensor power supplies of the JXM-IO-E30. This means that no further fuses are required and the HMI can be connected to the salt spreader via a 4-wire cable with minimal installation effort. The system can be operated in a wide supply voltage range of 9 … 32 V and has load current stabilization. All function options and software updates can be transferred via USB stick. The position of the spreader and the spreading data can be transmitted to the operator by connecting a telemetry device.
In addition to hydraulic spreaders, we can equip electric spreaders for on-board power supplies with 12, 24 or 48 V DC. For this purpose, we not only offer the control system, but also the appropriate drive technology.
Each system solution consists of highly specialized hardware and software. The modular and scalable approach ensures individual adaptation to your needs.
In addition to activating the function options, the system parameters also include all variable setting values such as valve flows, specific weights of the spreading material, etc. The default values can be changed by the manufacturer on the PC or in the field directly on the device. The JetSpread® software has different password-protected user levels for driver, service, vehicle manufacturer and Jetter AG. In addition to the setting of parameters, updates of the application software can be carried out conveniently via USB stick. As a result, operators will benefit from future optimizations and feature extensions.
Wide range of functions
- Proportional control of 2 augers or conveyors (current-controlled or speed-controlled)
- Proportional control of the spreading disk (current-controlled or speed-controlled)
- Proportional control of 2 brine pumps (current-controlled or speed-controlled)
- Travelling speed controlled application rate
- Spreading pattern adjustment with position feedback
- Simple configuration in respect of the spreading media and assignment of the brine pumps
- Simple calibration of the system by menu-guided test
- Stationary emptying
- Monitoring of spreading operation and disc position
- Monitoring of fill levels (dry and moist material)
- Control of rotating beacon and work light
Additional features
- Automatic operation for dry, wet and snow-covered road surfaces. Measurement of the road surface with infrared sensor
- Spray bar control
- Operation with roller spreaders possible
- Data recording according to EN 15430-1 via RS232 or CAN interface
All hydraulic functions have been optimized for use with proportional valves from Bucher Hydraulics, SRCA and SRCB series.
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