Jackal
Part Number: AM-Jackal
1
Version 1.0
Published: June 1, 2009
GENERAL DESCRIPTION1.
The Jackal is designed as a multifunctional monitor, capable of many tasks, from a simple Area
Meter, Flow Meter or Batch Meter to a monitor for 4 bin / tank Airseeders monitoring several
shafts, air pressure and tyne / plow depth. There are a total of 13 inputs available which are
combined with a single output for emergency shut down and simple batching functions. The
inputs can have both high and low alarm thresholds set which can trigger emergency shutdown
systems. The unit employs a 64 x 128 pixel graphic LCD to provide large legible characters on
the main display and enable calibration data to be clear and descriptive.
There are 10 trip counters as well as an overall total allowing the operator to track numerous
jobs in a period of work. The Jackal can be put ‘on hold’ by the operator or by a suitable signal
from the machinery, so that periods of machine operation that should not accumulate as a work
total can be excluded from trip totals.
Calibration is simplified with the ability to enter either a
FACTOR
(pulses per unit) or simply
drive/run a set amount whilst the unit is counting the pulses and letting the system calculate its
own
FACTOR
. Each input can be used to display information using imperial and metric units,
however METRIC AND IMPERIAL UNITS SHOULD NOT BE MIXED.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS1.1.
Power Requirements 9 – 16 VDC @ 250mA
Display 128x64 Mono Graphic LCD
Operating Temperature 0 to 50C
Storage Temperature -5 to 65C
Dimensions 135mm x 100mm x 30mm (HxWxD)
Sensor Inputs 13
Input 1 Up to 400 pulses per second .
Inputs 2 – 6 Up to 1000 pulses per second.
Inputs 7 – 8 Analog Voltage 0 – 5V
Inputs 9 – 13 On/Off: 0V or 12V
Outputs 1
Output 1 Low side drive 3A maximum load.
WARRANTY IS VOID if storage temperature
is exceeded. Tractor cabs may exceed 65C
if left in full sun when not in operation.
Remove the Jackal from the cab if this is
a possibility.
