BuckEye Cam X80 User manual

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

Table of Contents
1. Warnings.................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Overview.................................................................................................................................................... 4
3. Getting Started........................................................................................................................................... 5
4. Installing the Feeder Controller...................................................................................................................7
5. Dis lay and Pushbuttons............................................................................................................................9
6. Setting u a Re eater............................................................................................................................... 11
7. Feed Schedule......................................................................................................................................... 13
8. Feeder Status Alerts................................................................................................................................. 18
9. Email Notifications.................................................................................................................................... 20
10. Additional Information.............................................................................................................................23
11. Warranty and Service............................................................................................................................. 24
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1. Warnings
1. Warnings
Contains FCC ID:MCQ-XB900HP The enclosed device com lies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
O eration is subject to the following two conditions: (i.) this device may not cause harmful
interference and (ii.) this device must acce t any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired o eration.
If the device is used with any antenna other than the one su lied, the system may not com ly
with the FCC regulation Part 15.247, O eration within the license-free band 902 – 928 MHz.
Contact manufacturer regarding use of o tional high-gain antennas with the X Series wireless
camera system.
WARNING: To satisfy FCC RF ex osure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a se aration
distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and ersons
during device o eration. To ensure com liance, o erations at closer than this distance are not
recommended. 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 ower to the X80
Feeder Controller.
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2. Overview
2. Overview
The Buckeye Cam X80 Series includes wireless cameras, sensors, re eaters, and actuators. All
of the available devices work seamlessly together and may be controlled and monitored with the
X-Series Network Manager software a lication. Before using the X80 Feeder Controller, it is
im ortant to be familiar with X-Series Network Manager. User's manuals and video tutorials may
be found at www.buckeyecam.com/site/su ort.html.
The X80 Wireless Feeder Controller can re lace 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 a lication and a base
receiver connected to a com uter.
Using X-Series Network Manager, the daily feed schedule may be modified at any time and
wirelessly transmitted to the feeder. The feeder can also send status alerts for low battery, blown
fuse, jammed motor, or em ty feeder. U to 254 feeders can be controlled and monitored from
one base.
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3. etting 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 a lication. 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.
If X-Series Network Manager is installed and connected to a base, follow the ste s shown below to
register an X80 Feeder Controller.
Atta h antenna.
Screw the antenna onto the threaded antenna connector.
Do not over-tighten.
Install 5 AA batteries.
Remove the battery cover and install 5 AA batteries as
shown. Re lace the battery cover when done.
Wait for the LCD display to read “Not Registered
Waiting for Base”.
Add to X-Series Network Manager.
Click on “Add/Remove Device”.
Cli k on the Feeder i on and drag it
into the network view.
Once the Feeder Controller has been
registered, it will be assigned a Feeder
number.
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3. etting Started
Cli k on the Feeder i on in the
network view to open the Feeder
Control Panel.
Cli k the “Settings” button on the
Feeder Control Panel.
Sele t the Feeder motor battery
voltage (6V or 12V).
Enter optional text labels.
Text may be entered in the Text 1 and Text 2
fields to make it easy to identify the feeder in
the software. This is es ecially hel ful if you
have more than one feeder.
Make sure the Feeder Enabled button is set
to “Enabled”.
The Detection o tions may be left to the default state of “Yes”.
They may be changed later if necessary.
Cli k Update to save the hanges, or Can el if no
hanges were made.
Repeat steps 1 through 11 for all Feeder Controllers.
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batttery
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4. Installing the Feeder Controller
4. Installing the Feeder Controller
The following items are rovided for wiring to the s inner motor and battery (6 Volt or 12 Volt).
To install the Feeder Controller on an existing s in feeder kit:
1. Remove the existing timer.
2. Drill a hole for the Motor Power Cable (or use existing hole, minimum diameter of 0.3125 in.).
3. Insert the 10 Amp Fuse into the Inline Fuse Battery Pigtail.
4. Make the wiring connections as shown below.
NOTE: If the motor does not turn in the desired direction, reverse the brown and blue wires. For
most s in feeders, the order of connection of the brown and blue wires does not matter.
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4. Installing the Feeder Controller
The X80 Feeder Controller is housed in a watertight, weather roof enclosure. It may be attached
to the feed ho er or motor kit using the su lied mounting bracket or a ratchet stra .
If a high gain antenna is used, it may be attached to the feed ho er using an antenna mast.
Once the X80 Feeder Controller is installed, it is im ortant to erform a manual feed and do a
signal check to make sure everything is functioning ro erly. Refer to Chapter 5, Display and
Pushbuttons for instructions.
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5. Display and Pushbuttons
5. Display and Pushbuttons
Release the latch on the side of the Feeder Controller enclosure to access the LCD dis lay and
ushbuttons.
If no buttons have been ushed for some eriod of time, the LCD dis lay will go blank in order to
save battery ower. Pushing any button will wake it u .
Pushing the NEXT button will always advance the dis lay to show the next message.
Pushing the HOME button will always return the dis lay sequence to the first message.
Manual Feed
Push the NEXT button until the dis lay shows “Manual Feed”.
Press the ENTER button.
The dis lay will now show the duration of the manual feed.
To change the duration, ress the CHANGE button.
Press ENTER when done.
The dis lay will now show the motor s eed.
To change the motor s eed, ress CHANGE.
Press ENTER when done.
The dis lay will now show duration and s eed.
To start the manual feed, ress ENTER.
The dis lay will now start a countdown before the manual feed begins.
Stand back from the feeder!
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Manual Feed
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HOME NEXT CHANGE ENTER
Manual Feed
Duration: 3 sec
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HOME NEXT CHANGE ENTER
Manual Feed
Speed: 40%
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HOME NEXT CHANGE ENTER
3 sec @ 40%
[ENTER] to run
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Manual Feed
Start In: 0sec
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HOME NEXT CHANGE ENTER

5. Display and Pushbuttons
Che k Signal
Push the NEXT button until the dis lay shows “Signal to Base”.
After a few seconds, the dis lay will show the signal reading.
The signal is shown in dBm and also “bars”.
If a signal cannot be obtained, you may need to u grade to a high-gain
antenna, or use a re eater (see Cha ter 6, Setting up a Repeater).
Che k Battery
Push the NEXT button until the dis lay shows “External 12V SLA”
(see note below).
This will show the battery level of the main feeder battery.
Push the CHANGE button to see the AA battery reading.
NOTE: The dis lay will show 12V SLA or 6V SLA de ending
on what battery voltage was chosen in X-Series Network Manager.
Refer to Chapter 3, Getting Started.
Serial Number and Firmware Version
Push the NEXT button until the dis lay shows the serial number
and firmware version.
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Signal to Base
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HOME NEXT CHANGE ENTER
External 2V SLA
99% 2.6V
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HOME NEXT CHANGE ENTER
SN: 2345678
Ver. . .0
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HOME NEXT CHANGE ENTER