Fisher SECURITY GUARD XLS User manual

A SUBSIDIARY OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, L.L.C.
Fisher Engineering
February 15, 2010
Lit. No. 48685, Rev. 00
50 Gordon Drive, Rockland, Maine 04841-2139 • www.fisherplows.com
49900
CONTROL KIT
XLS™ and XtremeV™ Joystick Control with
SECURITY GUARD™ Snowplow Anti-Theft System
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LR
RAISE
LOWER
ON/OFF FLOAT
SCOOP RETRACT
U.S. PAT. 4,999,935
3
WING
IN/OUT
4
WING
IN/OUT
21
SECURITY GUARD System Enabled Controls Have
Numbers 1 Through 4 on the Faceplate.
CONTROL OVERVIEW
The SECURITY GUARD feature was developed as an
electrical anti-theft system for snowplows. The system
provides a deterrent from theft and/or non-permitted
use by allowing you to electronically lock the
snowplow's hydraulic functions.
To use this function, you must complete the
"Activation" process.
Each control is equipped with an ON/OFF switch and
an indicator light to show when the control is powered
ON or OFF. The controls are powered by the vehicle's
battery, so your vehicle ignition (key) switch must be
ON to use the controls.
Before Activating the SECURITY GUARD
System:
Install the control as stated in the Joystick Control Kit
Installation Instructions, and check all plow functions
as described below.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the ON or the
ACCESSORY position.
2. Move the slide switch on the side of the control to
the "ON" position. The control indicator light glows
red, indicating the control is ON. The indicator light
glows red whenever the control and the vehicle
ignition switch are both ON and the electrical
connections to the plow are completed.
The ON/OFF switch operates as an emergency stop if
required.
WARNING
To prevent accidental movement of the
blade, always turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF
whenever the snowplow is not in use. The
control indicator light will turn off.
LR
RAISE
LOWER
ON/OFF FLOAT
SCOOP RETRACT
U.S. PAT. 4,999,935
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WING
IN/OUT
4
WING
IN/OUT
21
Power
Indicator
Light (red)
Float
Light
(green)
ON/OFF
Switch
(Emergency
Stop)

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Control Functions
Raise, Lower, Float, Angle
Moving the control lever in straight lines up and down
or from side to side on the control body will result in
the following blade movements:
Note: If control function times out before desired
blade movement is complete, release the lever
to the center position, then move back into the
desired function.
Function Time-Outs
All control functions, except LOWER/Float, time out
(stop) automatically after a period of time. This is to
limit the amount of electrical energy required from the
vehicle.
While the operation of the XLS™ and XtremeV™
controls are the same, the time-outs vary.
Note: If control function times out before desired
blade movement is complete, release the lever
to the center position, then move back into the
desired function.
Automatic Shutdown
The control will automatically turn OFF after being
idle for 20 minutes. To reactivate the control after a
shutdown, move the ON/OFF switch to OFF, then back
to ON.
Smooth Stop
The control automatically allows the blade to coast to
a stop when the lever returns to center position. This
results in smoother operation, reduces shock to the
hydraulic system and increases hose and valve life.
Control Lever Movement
From the center position, the control lever can be
moved in one of eight (8) directions to control various
movements of the snowplow blade. To change from
one movement of the blade to another, the control
lever must be moved back to the center position
before selection the desired function. Whenever the
lever is released, it should spring back into the center
position to stop any blade movement.
LR
RAISE
LOWER
ON/OFF FLOAT
SCOOP RETRACT
U.S. PAT. 4,999,935
21
3
WING
IN/OUT
4
WING
IN/OUT
Float Light
(green)
Function Description of Operation
RAISE
Move control lever toward top of control
body to raise snowplow and cancel FLOAT
mode. Function times out after 3.5 (XLS) or
4.0 seconds (XtremeV).
LOWER
Move control lever toward bottom of control body
to lower snowplow. Release the lever to stop
blade at desired height.
FLOAT
Move control lever to LOWER position and hold
for 3/4 second to activate this mode. FLOAT
indicator light in upper right corner of control face
will illuminate. Blade will lower to ground surface
and follow contour of surface as it dips or raises.
Function does not time out; however, control will
shut down after 20 minutes of nonuse.
Press RAISE button momentarily to cancel FLOAT.
L
(Angle
Left)
With wings in a straight line, move control
lever straight to the left to move both wings
to angle left position. Left wing retracts while
right wing extends to cast snow to driver's left
side. Function times out after 3.25 (XLS) or
3.0 seconds (XtremeV).
R
(Angle
Right)
With wings in a straight line, move control
lever straight to the right to move both wings to
angle right position. Right wing retracts while
left wing extends to cast snow to driver's right
side. Function times out after 3.25 (XLS) or
3.0 seconds (XtremeV).
1& 4Used to access the SECURITY GUARD™
system activation mode.
2& 3Used to clear the SECURITY GUARD™ system
activation mode.

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Scoop/Retract Blade Position
Moving the control lever from center position toward
the word SCOOP or RETRACT (VEE) on the face of
the control body will cause both wings to move at the
same time into the following blade positions:
Wing Positions
Moving the control lever from center position toward
the word WING or WING IN/OUT on either side of the
face of the control body will cause either wing to move
independently of the other as described below.
Function Description of Operation
SCOOP
Move control lever toward the word SCOOP
on control face to extend both wings forward
into scoop position. Function times out after
5.5 (XLS) or 5.0 seconds (XtremeV).
RETRACT
Move control lever toward the word RETRACT
(VEE) on control face to draw both wings into the
fully retracted (vee) position. Function times out
after 4.5 (XLS) or 3.0 (XtremeV).
The SECURITY GUARD™ System
Activation & Establishing a 4-Digit Security Code
NOTE: The snowplow must be attached to the
vehicle, and all the electrical connections must
be connected prior to activating the security code
function.
1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or
"ACCESSORY" position. (It is not necessary to
start the vehicle.)
2. Verify the control power indicator is OFF. If the
power indicator light is red, the control is ON. Slide
the ON/OFF switch to "OFF" to turn the control
OFF.
3. To activate the SECURITY GUARD mode,
move the control lever into the #1 position four
consecutive times, and then in the direction of the
#4 position four consecutive times (sequence:
1, 1, 1, 1, 4, 4, 4, 4). The green FLOAT light will
flash quickly and the red POWER light will turn
ON indicating the system is ready to accept your
4-digit security code.
Enter your 4-digit security code by moving the
control lever into the position of any of the eight
following positions: UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT,
1, 2, 3 or 4.
Once you have entered your 4-digit security
code, the FLOAT light will stop flashing and the
POWER light will turn OFF. This indicates that
your 4-digit security code is entered and stored in
the SECURITY GUARD system.
4. Once a 4-digit security code is established and
the plow/vehicle electrical connection are lost/
disconnected, the SECURITY GUARD system will
recognize any control that has been programmed
with the same 4-digit security code. Any control
not programmed with the correct 4-digit security
code will require the user to enter the established
security code before activating the snowplow (see
the Manual Unlock procedure).
NOTE: If the control POWER switch is turned ON
prior to completing the programming procedure,
your 4-digit security code will be cancelled.
Function Description of Operation
L WING &
WING IN/
OUT
Move control lever toward the left side of
LOWER on the control face to move the left
wing. The first time lever is moved into slot
after control is turned ON, or another function
is used, wing will extend. Repeated use of
the lever in the same slot, without using
another function, results in movement in
opposite direction from previous movement.
Function times out after 3.25 (XLS – IN),
3.75 (XLS – OUT), or 3.0 (XtremeV).
R WING &
WING IN/
OUT
Move control lever toward the right side of
LOWER on the control face to move the
right wing. The first time lever is moved into
slot after control is turned ON, or another
function is used, wing will extend. Repeated
use of the lever in the same slot, without
using another function, results in movement in
opposite direction from previous movement.
Function times out after 3.25 (XLS – IN),
3.75 (XLS – OUT), or 3.0 (XtremeV).

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Fisher Engineering reserves the right under its product improvement policy to change construction or design details and furnish equipment
when so altered without reference to illustrations or specifications used. Fisher Engineering or the vehicle manufacturer may require or
recommend optional equipment for snow removal. Do not exceed vehicle ratings with a snowplow. Fisher Engineering offers a limited
warranty for all snowplows and accessories. See separately printed page for this important information. The following are registered (®) or
unregistered (™) trademarks of Douglas Dynamics, L.L.C.: FISHER®, SECURITY GUARD™, XLS™, XtremeV™.
Printed in U.S.A.
4. With the control OFF, move the control lever to the
#2 position four consecutive times, and then to the
#3 position four consecutive times. This sequence
(2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) will clear the 4-digit security
code from the SECURITY GUARD system. The
FLOAT light will flash to indicate that the 4-digit
security code was cleared.
NOTE: To enter a new 4-digit security code see
Activation & Establishing a 4-Digit Security Code
Light Flash Indicators
POWER – Red Function
OFF Control is OFF
Solid ON Control is ON and active
Slow Flash No communication
Fast Flash Snowplow is locked – enter
4-digit security code to unlock
FLOAT – Green Function
Solid ON FLOAT function is active
Fast Flash Security code activation in
progress
Additional Notes
• The SECURITY GUARD system requires any
control (other than the one with the assigned
4-digit security code) to enter the security
code before the snowplow can be activated.
Once the security code is established, the
SECURITY GUARD system recognizes that a
control with the same security code is attached,
and does not require a manual unlock to activate
the snowplow. The system will recognize the
control as "safe" and will automatically unlock.
• In the event that a snowplow is locked and cannot
be manually unlocked or reset, contact your
Authorized Distributor.
• REMINDER: Record your security code for future
reference.
Manual Unlock
If the SECURITY GUARD™ system is activated
and you are using a control with a different 4-digit
code than the established security code, you will be
required to manually enter the 4-digit security code
before operating a locked snowplow.
1. Turn the vehicle ignition to the "ON" or
"ACCESSORY" position.
2. Turn the control to the "ON" position.
3. The POWER light will flash rapidly, indicating that
the snowplow is locked.
4. Enter the 4-digit security code.
5. After entering the correct security code, the
POWER light will change from flashing rapidly to
a solid light to indicate the snowplow has been
successfully unlocked.
NOTE: If the plow/vehicle electrical connection
is lost or disconnected, the SECURITY GUARD
system will reset, requiring any control that is not
programmed with the established 4-digit security
code to manually re-enter the security code to
activate the snowplow.
Clearing an Established 4-Digit Security Code
1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the "ON" or
"ACCESSORY" position.
2. If the snowplow is locked (the control POWER light
will be flashing at a fast rate), unlock the snowplow
by following the Manual Unlock procedure.
3. Turn the control to the "OFF" position. Verify that
the power indicator is OFF.