Force 5100ex Use and care manual

5100ex Calibration Manual
Firmware Version
3.8

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................................. i
First Use Guide ................................................................................................... 1
Entering the Calibration Menu ........................................................................... 2
Descriptions of Calibration Values .................................................................... 3
Config .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Import Settings ......................................................................................................................... 3
Export Settings ......................................................................................................................... 3
Restore Defaults ....................................................................................................................... 3
Upgrade Firmware .................................................................................................................... 3
Access Code ............................................................................................................................ 3
Clear Code ............................................................................................................................... 3
Screen Power Switch ............................................................................................................... 3
Truck Name .............................................................................................................................. 3
Application Mode ...................................................................................................................... 3
Units ......................................................................................................................................... 4
PWM Mode ............................................................................................................................... 4
Valve Freq ................................................................................................................................ 4
Prewet ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Event Logging .......................................................................................................................... 4
Model Code .............................................................................................................................. 4
Speed .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Type .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Low Trip .................................................................................................................................... 5
High Trip ................................................................................................................................... 5
Axle Pulses ............................................................................................................................... 5
Cal By Distance ........................................................................................................................ 5
Jump Start ................................................................................................................................ 5
Sim Speed ................................................................................................................................ 6
Ground Speed Interrupt ............................................................................................................ 6
Auger ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Options ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Loop Mode................................................................................................................................ 6
Gain .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Pulses/Rev ............................................................................................................................... 6
Blast Time................................................................................................................................. 7
Manual Mode ............................................................................................................................ 7

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Unload ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Low Material ............................................................................................................................. 7
Aug Rev Valve .......................................................................................................................... 7
Reverse .................................................................................................................................... 7
Clear Jam ................................................................................................................................. 7
Two Position Gate .................................................................................................................... 8
Aug Fwd ................................................................................................................................... 8
Min DC ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Max DC ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Aug Rev .................................................................................................................................... 8
Min DC ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Max DC ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Cross 1 ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Parent ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Min DC ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Max DC ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Cross 2 ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Parent ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Min DC .................................................................................................................................... 10
Max DC ................................................................................................................................... 10
Granular Mats ........................................................................................................................... 10
Materials Enabled ................................................................................................................... 10
Mat 1, Mat 2, Mat 3, etc. ......................................................................................................... 10
Name ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Gate Position .......................................................................................................................... 11
AutoCal ................................................................................................................................... 11
Displacement .......................................................................................................................... 11
Calculating Auger Displacement Using SSC5100 Calibration Values ............................... 11
Full Speed Displacement Rate ............................................................................................... 11
Number Of Set Rates ............................................................................................................. 11
Set Rates ................................................................................................................................ 11
Set Rate 1, Set Rate 2, Set Rate 3, etc. ................................................................................ 12
Blast Rate ............................................................................................................................... 12
Spinner ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Spinner 1 ................................................................................................................................ 12
Parent ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Min DC .................................................................................................................................... 13
Max DC ................................................................................................................................... 13
Spinner 2 ................................................................................................................................ 13

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Parent ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Min DC .................................................................................................................................... 13
Max DC ................................................................................................................................... 14
Number Of Set Rates ............................................................................................................. 14
Set Rates ................................................................................................................................ 14
Set Rate 1, Set Rate 2, Set Rate 3, etc. ................................................................................ 14
Prewet ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Options ................................................................................................................................... 15
Loop Mode.............................................................................................................................. 15
Gain ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Manual Mode .......................................................................................................................... 15
Low Prewet ............................................................................................................................. 15
Prewet Prime .......................................................................................................................... 15
Drive Type .............................................................................................................................. 15
Min DC .................................................................................................................................... 16
Max DC ................................................................................................................................... 16
Prewet Mat ................................................................................................................................ 16
Name ...................................................................................................................................... 16
AutoCal ................................................................................................................................... 16
Displacement .......................................................................................................................... 17
Calculating Prewet Displacement Using SSC5100 Calibration Values .............................. 17
Full Speed Displacement Rate ............................................................................................... 17
Number Of Set Rates ............................................................................................................. 17
Set Rates ................................................................................................................................ 17
Set Rate 1, Set Rate 2, Set Rate 3, etc. ................................................................................ 18
Direct ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Options ................................................................................................................................... 18
Direct Type ............................................................................................................................. 18
Loop Mode.............................................................................................................................. 18
Gain ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Blast Time............................................................................................................................... 19
Manual Mode .......................................................................................................................... 19
Unload .................................................................................................................................... 19
Low Direct............................................................................................................................... 19
Output Connector ................................................................................................................... 19
Min DC .................................................................................................................................... 19
Max DC ................................................................................................................................... 19
Max Hertz ............................................................................................................................... 20
Anti-Ice ...................................................................................................................................... 20

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Name ...................................................................................................................................... 20
AutoCal ................................................................................................................................... 20
Displacement .......................................................................................................................... 20
Calculating Direct Displacement Using SSC5100 Calibration Values................................ 20
Full Speed Displacement Rate ............................................................................................... 21
Number Of Set Rates ............................................................................................................. 21
Set Rates ................................................................................................................................ 21
Set Rate 1, Set Rate 2, Set Rate 3, etc. ................................................................................ 21
Blast Rate ............................................................................................................................... 21
Dust Control ............................................................................................................................. 21
Boom Width ............................................................................................................................ 22
Herbicide ................................................................................................................................... 22
Boom Width ............................................................................................................................ 22
Inputs/Outputs.......................................................................................................................... 22
Inputs ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Input 1, Input 2, Input 3, Input 5, Input 6 ................................................................................ 22
Outputs ................................................................................................................................... 23
Output 1, Output 2 .................................................................................................................. 23
Hoist/Plow ................................................................................................................................. 23
Options ................................................................................................................................... 23
Plow Float ............................................................................................................................... 24
Max DC ................................................................................................................................... 24
Plow Up .................................................................................................................................. 24
Limit Percentages ................................................................................................................... 24
Plow Up .................................................................................................................................. 24
Alarms ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Auger ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Feedback ................................................................................................................................ 25
Auger Open ............................................................................................................................ 25
Range ..................................................................................................................................... 25
Low Material ........................................................................................................................... 25
Conveyor Stall ........................................................................................................................ 25
Two Position Gate .................................................................................................................. 25
Prewet .................................................................................................................................... 26
Feedback ................................................................................................................................ 26
Prewet Shutoff ........................................................................................................................ 26
Range ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Low Prewet ............................................................................................................................. 26
Direct ...................................................................................................................................... 26

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Feedback ................................................................................................................................ 26
Direct Shutdown ..................................................................................................................... 26
Range ..................................................................................................................................... 26
Low Direct............................................................................................................................... 26
Body Up .................................................................................................................................. 26
Filter Bypass ........................................................................................................................... 27
Oil Level .................................................................................................................................. 27
Oil Temp ................................................................................................................................. 27
PreCise ................................................................................................................................... 27
Event Logging ................................................................................................... 28
To use Event Logging with a PreCise™ MRM device: ......................................................... 28
To use Event Logging with an AVL device other than PreCise™ MRM: ............................ 28
Calibrating Axle Pulses By Distance ............................................................... 29
To calibrate the Axle Pulses by distance: ............................................................................. 29
Troubleshooting Calibration By Distance ............................................................................. 31
AutoCalibration of Granular Materials ............................................................ 32
To auto calibrate a granular material: .................................................................................... 32
Troubleshooting Granular AutoCal ........................................................................................ 35
AutoCalibration of a Prewet Liquid ................................................................. 37
To auto calibrate a prewet liquid: ........................................................................................... 37
Troubleshooting Prewet AutoCal ........................................................................................... 40
AutoCalibration of a Direct Liquid ................................................................... 42
To auto calibrate a direct liquid:............................................................................................. 42
Troubleshooting Direct AutoCal ............................................................................................. 45
Upgrading Firmware ......................................................................................... 47
To Upgrade the 5100ex Firmware: ......................................................................................... 47
Exporting Calibration Settings ........................................................................ 50
To Export 5100ex Calibration Settings: ................................................................................. 50
Importing Calibration Settings ......................................................................... 52
To Import 5100ex Calibration Settings: ................................................................................. 52

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First Use Guide
The first time you configure your 5100ex, you will need to complete the following steps to ensure
that your vehicle runs at optimum efficiency:
Step: Page Number:
1. Configure your system-wide options. 3
2. Calibrate your ground speed sensor. 5
If you use granular systems, also complete the following steps:
Step: Page Number:
3. Calibrate your auger minimum and maximum
settings.
8
4. Define your granular material settings. 10
5. Calibrate each granular material’s displacement
and full speed displacement settings.
11
If you use prewet systems, also complete the following steps:
Step: Page Number:
6. Calibrate your prewet minimum and maximum
settings.
16
7. Define your prewet material settings. 16
8. Calibrate the prewet material’s displacement and
full speed displacement settings.
16
If you use direct systems, also complete the following steps:
Step: Page Number:
9. Choose your direct type(s). 18
10. Configure your direct output connector setting. 19
11. Calibrate your direct minimum and maximum
settings.
19
12. Define your direct material settings. Error!
Bookmark not
defined.
13. Calibrate the direct material’s displacement and
full speed displacement settings.
20
14. Repeat for each direct type.
If you use event logging, also complete the following steps:
Step: Page Number:
15. Follow the steps outlined in the Event Logging
section, depending on whether you use
PreCise™ MRM or AVL event logging.
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Entering the Calibration Menu
The Calibration menu is entered by pressing the Calib button in the Main Menu. Unlike the
Material Select, Unload, Data, and Version Menus, the Calibration Menu requires the entry of an
Access Code before it will appear. You can insert a USB supervisor key instead of entering the
access code to access the Calibration Menu.
To enter Calibration using Access Code:
1. While the system is in Standby, press the Menu button on the Operation Screen.
2. Press the Calibration menu button. The Access Code window will appear, as shown in
Figure 1.
Figure 1: The Access Code Window
3. Enter the access code using the up and down arrow buttons on screen. Use the left and
right arrows to move to a different digit. You may also tap a number cell to highlight it.
When entering the Access Code, the buttons have the following functions:
Input Function
Increase the highlighted digit by 1.
Decrease the highlighted digit by 1.
Highlight the previous digit.
Highlight the next digit.
Enter Access Code.
Return to the Main menu.

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Descriptions of Calibration Values
This section describes each setting in the Calibration Menu in detail.
Config
The Config menu allows you to set vehicle-wide settings, the supervisor access and clear codes,
the vehicle’s name, its valve frequencies, and enabled output modes.
Settings
The settings submenu allows you to export or import calibration settings to and from a
USB flash drive. It also allows you to restore the 5100ex to its default settings.
Import Settings
The Import Settings menu item allows you to import all your configuration
settings from a USB flash drive. See page 52 for a step-by-step guide on
importing calibration settings.
Export Settings
The Export Settings menu item allows you to export all your configuration
settings to a USB flash drive. See page 50 for a step-by-step guide on exporting
calibration settings.
Restore Defaults
The Restore Defaults menu item will restore the 5100ex Calibration Settings to
their factory defaults. When the button is pressed a confirmation box will appear,
Press OK to Restore Defaults or CANCEL to close the confirmation box without
upgrading the system.
Upgrade Firmware
The Upgrade Firmware menu item allows you to upgrade your 5100ex to a new version
of firmware located on a USB flash drive. See page 32 for a step-by-step guide on
upgrading firmware.
Access Code
The Access Code menu item allows you to change the supervisor code required to enter
the Calibration Menu. This code should not be set to the same value as the data clear
code. The default value is 00000000.
Clear Code
The Clear Code menu item allows you to change the code required to clear onboard data
totals. This code should not be set to the same value as the supervisor access code. The
default value is 31415926.
Screen Power Switch
The Screen Power Switch menu item allows you to enable or disable the Screen Power
Switch that displays on boot. When enabled, the user will have to press a button on
screen before they can run outputs. The default value is Enabled.
Truck Name
The Truck Name menu item changes the descriptive name given to the vehicle. This
name is used in event logging. The default value is TRUCK1.
Application Mode
The Application Mode menu item selects the application modes that will be available to
the driver. The available options are Granular, Gran/Dir 1 Lane, Gran/Dir 3 Lane, Direct
1 Lane, and Direct 3 Lane. The default value is Granular.

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Application
Mode
Operation
Granular  The system will only run in granular mode.
 The Mode menu item in the main menu will be disabled.
Gran/Dir 1
Lane
 The system can run in granular mode or direct mode.
 The user can swap between granular and direct modes
using the Mode menu item in the main menu.
 The lane switches will be disabled.
Gran/Dir 3
Lane
 The system can run in granular mode or direct mode.
 The user can swap between granular and direct modes
using the Mode menu item in the main menu.
 The user can turn on and off lanes by using the lane
switches.
 Aux Output 1 and Aux Output 2 are used by the lanes
and cannot be used for other purposes.
Direct 1
Lane
 The system will only run in direct mode.
 The Mode menu item in the main menu will be disabled.
 The lane switches will be disabled.
Direct 3
Lane
 The system will only run in direct mode.
 The Mode menu item in the main menu will be disabled.
 The user can turn on and off lanes by using the lane
switches.
 Aux Output 1 and Aux Output 2 are used by the lanes
and cannot be used for other purposes.
Units
The Units menu item changes the type of measurement system the vehicle uses for
operation. The available options are English and Metric. The default value is English.
PWM Mode
The PWM Mode setting adjusts the PWM output to allow for operating coils with different
resistance values. Normal PWM mode should be used with 6 ohm valve coils, while
Profile 1 PWM mode should be used with 3 ohm valve coils. The default value is Normal.
Valve Freq
The Valve Freq menu item changes the frequency the 5100ex uses to run its valves. The
frequency can be set to any value between 50Hz and 250Hz. The default value is 50 Hz.
Prewet
The Prewet menu item enables or disables Prewet application for the entire system. The
default value is Disabled.
Event Logging
The Event Logging menu item selects the Event Logging format that will be used with the
system. The available options are Disabled, PreCise, and AVL. The default value is
Disabled. For more information on Event Logging, see page 28.
Model Code
The Model Code menu item is used by the factory to configure the unit.

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Speed
The Speed menu allows you to configure settings for the vehicle's speedometer input.
Type
The Type menu item selects the type of speedometer the 5100ex is connected to, either
Electronic or Mechanical. Electronic is a high-impedance setting suitable for most modern
vehicles. Mechanical enables a pull-up on the speedometer signal for compatibility with
legacy speedometer sensors. The default value is Electronic.
Low Trip
The Low Trip Point sets the voltage that the speedometer signal must drop below in order
to cause a pulse. The default value is 0.5 V which should work with most vehicle
speedometer signals. The low trip point is used to read Axle Pulses; if it is not set
correctly, the 5100ex will never register a valid vehicle speed.
The Low Trip Point should be set when the vehicle is moving. Have a passenger slowly
increase the low trip point until the menu item shows a mph/kph value greater than 0. In
some cases, it may be necessary to adjust the High Trip point in conjunction with the Low
Trip point to read a vehicle speed.
High Trip
The High Trip Point sets the voltage that the speedometer signal must climb above in
order to cause a pulse. The default value is 2.0 V which should work with most vehicle
speedometer signals. The high trip point is used to calculate Axle Pulses; if it is not set
correctly, the 5100ex will never register a valid vehicle speed.
The High Trip Point should be set when the vehicle is moving. Have a passenger slowly
decrease the high trip point until the menu item shows a mph/kph value greater than 0. In
some cases, it may be necessary to adjust the High Trip point in conjunction with the Low
Trip point to read a vehicle speed.
Axle Pulses
The Axle Pulses menu item allows you to manually set how many pulses from the
speedometer input are expected in 1 mile or kilometer. The current vehicle speed will
update as you adjust the value. The default value is 40000 pulses per mile or 24855
pulses per kilometer.
Axle Pulses are used in all closed and open loop operating modes, and should be
configured as accurately as possible. If you already know your vehicle’s axle pulses per
mile or kilometer you can enter the value directly using this menu. If you aren’t sure of the
Axle Pulses per mile or kilometer, they can also be set automatically using the Cal By
Distance menu item.
Cal By Distance
The Cal By Distance menu item will calibrate your axle pulses by counting pulses while
you drive exactly 1 mile or kilometer. For more information on how to use Cal By
Distance, please see Calibrating Axle Pulses By Distance on page 29.
Using the Cal By Distance menu item will change the value of the Axle Pulses menu
item. Further refinement can be done by manually changing the Axle Pulses menu item.
Jump Start
The Jump Start Speed menu item sets a speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.
If the actual vehicle speed is below the Jump Start Speed, the spreader will operate using
the Jump Start Speed. The default value is 15 mph or 24 kph.

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Note that Jump Start speed is not applied when operating in Dust Control and Herbicide
mode, regardless of this setting.
Sim Speed
The Sim Speed menu item enables or disables the simulated speed operation feature.
The simulated speed operation feature allows for the troubleshooting of the ground speed
based components of the system without having to drive the vehicle. The default value is
Disabled.
Ground Speed Interrupt
The Ground Speed Interrupt menu item enables ground speed interrupt when the auger
is running in manual mode. When ground speed interrupt is enabled, the system will stop
spreading granular material in manual mode when the vehicle is not moving. The default
value is disabled.
Auger
The Auger menu allows you to configure settings for the vehicle’s granular output. These settings
apply across all granular materials. If Config → Application Mode is set to Direct 1 Lane or Direct
3 Lane, this menu will be disabled.
Options
The Options submenu contains settings that apply to the Auger system as a whole, such
as Loop Mode and Pulses per Revolution.
Loop Mode
The Loop Mode menu item sets the granular output into either Closed or Open
Loop Mode. Closed Loop mode monitors the auger feedback sensor to ensure
accurate material displacement. Open Loop mode approximates material
displacement from vehicle speed as well as auger and material calibration
settings. The default value is Open Loop Mode.
If Prewet is enabled, setting the Auger Loop Mode menu item to Open will also
change the Prewet Loop Mode menu item to Open.
Gain
The Gain menu item is a multiplier applied to closed loop granular operation,
used to fine-tune the granular system’s sensitivity to changes in vehicle speed or
granular set rate. A high gain value will cause the granular system to adapt to
changes quickly but might cause the system to overshoot the target RPM. A low
gain value will cause the granular system to adapt to changes slowly but might
cause the system to under apply material until it reaches the target RPM. The
default value is 250.
If the auger is hunting and not settling at a steady speed, try reducing the Gain
value.
The Gain menu item will not be available if the Loop menu item is set to Open.
Pulses/Rev
The Pulses/Rev menu item sets how many pulses from the auger sensor are
expected in 1 revolution of the auger. Pulses/Rev is used in closed loop
operating mode and should be configured as accurately as possible. The default
value is 128 pulses per revolution. The Pulses/Rev menu item will not be
available if the Loop menu item is set to Open.

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Blast Time
The Blast Time menu item sets the amount of time in seconds that blast will run
once the blue Blast Knob has been pressed and released. The default value is
10 seconds.
Manual Mode
The Manual Mode menu item enables or disables the Manual mode switch on
the Operation Screen. When operated in Manual mode, the 5100ex ignores any
connected auger feedback sensor and vehicle ground speed and will instead
drive the auger output at a fixed percent of maximum speed. The default value is
disabled.
Unload
The Unload menu item enables unload mode for all granular materials in the
Unload/Prime menu. The default value is disabled.
Low Material
The Low Material menu item determines what spreader action is triggered when
the Low Material input becomes active. The available options are Warn or Warn
+ No Log. The default value is Warn.
Function Operation
Warn The Low Material error will appear in the header bar.
Warn + No Log The low material error will appear in the header bar and the
granular material totals will stop updating.
Aug Rev Valve
The Auger Reverse Valve Type menu item determines the operation of the Auger
Forward and Auger Reverse outputs, depending on the type of valve installed in
the system. This menu item is disabled in 5150 mode. The default value is None.
Option Description
None For systems with no Auger Reverse output
Proportional For systems with two proportional valves, one for Auger
Forward and one for Auger Reverse
Selector For systems with one proportional valve used for Auger
Forward and Auger Reverse, and an external selector valve
to determine which output is run
Reverse
The Reverse menu item enables Auger Reverse mode and the Auger Reverse
switch on the Operation Screen. The default value is disabled. The Reverse
button is disabled in 5150 systems.
If the system is not equipped with a 9F harness, Auger Reverse mode will not run
an output.
Clear Jam
The Clear Jam menu item enables Clear Jam and the Clear Jam switch on the
Operation Screen. The default value is disabled. The Clear Jam button is
disabled in 5150 systems.
If the system is not equipped with a 9F harness, Auger Reverse mode will not run
an output.

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Two Position Gate
The Two Position Gate menu item allows you to enable gate checking for your
granular materials. The default value is Disabled. If enabled, you will be able to
select the gate position for each granular material. Two Position Gate uses Input
1 for the low gate sensor and input 2 for the high gate sensor. They will not be
usable for other features if this is enabled.
Aug Fwd
The Auger Forward submenu contains settings for normal operation of the auger.
Min DC
The Min DC menu item sets the duty cycle required to turn the auger at its
slowest rate. Min DC is used in closed, open, manual, and unload modes, and
should be configured as accurately as possible. The default value is 20%.
Use the green Standby knob to test the auger speed when adjusting the Min DC
value. If a cross auger has its parent function set to Auger Forward it will run at
max. If both cross augers have its parent function set to Auger Forward, then
whichever was last selected on the operation screen will run at max (and the
other will stay off). The current Auger RPM will be shown on the screen to assist
with adjustments.
Max DC
The Max DC menu item sets the duty cycle required to turn the auger at its
fastest rate. Max DC is used in closed, open, manual, and unload modes, and
should be configured as accurately as possible. The default value is 75%.
Use the green Standby knob to test the auger speed when adjusting the Max DC
value. If a cross auger has its parent function set to Auger Forward it will run at
max. If both cross augers have its parent function set to Auger Forward, then
whichever was last selected on the operation screen will run at max (and the
other will stay off). The current Auger RPM will be shown on the screen to assist
with adjustments.
Aug Rev
The Auger Reverse submenu contains settings for the auger during Auger Reverse
mode. None of the settings in this submenu have any effect if Auger Reverse is disabled.
The Aug Rev button and submenu is disabled in 5150 systems and if the Auger Reverse
Valve Type is set to None or Selector. When the Auger Reverse Valve Type is set to
Selector, the Auger Forward min and max DC will be used for both Auger Forward and
Auger Reverse output.
Min DC
The Min DC menu item sets the duty cycle required to turn the auger at its
slowest rate. Min DC is used in closed, open, manual, and unload modes when
Auger Reverse is active and should be configured as accurately as possible. The
default value is 20%.
Use the green Standby knob to test the auger speed when adjusting the Min DC
value. If a cross auger has its parent function set to Auger Reverse it will run at
max. If both cross augers have its parent function set to Auger Reverse, then
whichever was last selected on the operation screen will run at max (and the
other will stay off). The current Auger RPM will be shown on the screen to assist
with adjustments.

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Max DC
The Max DC menu item sets the duty cycle required to turn the auger at its
fastest rate. Max DC is used in closed, open, manual, and unload modes when
Auger Reverse is active and should be configured as accurately as possible. The
default value is 75%.
Use the green Standby knob to test the auger speed when adjusting the Max DC
value. If a cross auger has its parent function set to Auger Reverse it will run at
max. If both cross augers have its parent function set to Auger Reverse, then
whichever was last selected on the operation screen will run at max (and the
other will stay off). The current Auger RPM will be shown on the screen to assist
with adjustments.
Cross 1
The Cross 1 submenu contains the Minimum and Maximum Duty Cycle settings for
running a single direction cross auger, or a dual-direction cross auger in the left direction.
If Config → Application Mode is set to Gran/Dir 1 Lane, Gran/Dir 3 Lane, Direct 1 Lane,
or Direct 3 Lane, this menu will be disabled. The Cross 1 button and submenu is also
disabled in 5150 systems.
Parent
The Parent menu item sets when the Cross Auger 1 will run. When the parent
function is running, the cross auger will run at a speed proportional to the speed
of its parent function. If the parent function for Cross 1 and Cross 2 are the
same, the active cross auger is determined using the CROSS LEFT/RIGHT soft
switch. Cross 1 will operate when LEFT is selected and Cross 2 will operate
when RIGHT is selected. The default value is Disabled.
Parent Operation
Disabled Cross 1 will not run.
Aug Fwd Cross 1 will run when the auger forward output is active.
Aug Rev Cross 1 will run when the auger reverse output is active.
Min DC
The Min DC menu item sets the duty cycle required to turn the cross auger at its
slowest rate. The default value is 20%. Min DC is enabled when Cross Auger 1
Parent is set to Aug Fwd or Aug Rev. Min DC is disabled when Cross Auger 1
Parent is Disabled.
Max DC
The Max DC menu item sets the duty cycle required to turn the cross auger at its
fastest rate. The default value is 75%. Max DC is enabled when Cross Auger 1
Parent is set to Aug Fwd or Aug Rev. Max DC is disabled when Cross Auger 1
Parent is Disabled.
Cross 2
The Cross Auger 2 submenu contains the Minimum and Maximum Duty Cycle settings
for running a second cross auger or dual-direction cross auger in the right direction. If
Config → Application Mode is set to Gran/Dir 1 Lane, Gran/Dir 3 Lane, Direct 1 Lane, or
Direct 3 Lane, this menu will be disabled. The Cross 2 button and submenu is also
disabled in 5150 systems or if Cross 1 is disabled.

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Parent
The Parent menu item sets when the Cross Auger 2 will run. When the parent
function is running, the cross auger will run at a speed proportional to the speed
of its parent function. If the parent function for Cross 1 and Cross 2 are the
same, the active cross auger is determined using the CROSS LEFT/RIGHT soft
switch. Cross 1 will operate when LEFT is selected and Cross 2 will operate
when RIGHT is selected. The default value is Disabled.
Parent Operation
Disabled Cross 2 will not run.
Aug Fwd Cross 2 will run when the auger forward output is active.
Aug Rev Cross 2 will run when the auger reverse output is active.
Min DC
The Min DC menu item sets the duty cycle required to turn cross auger 2 at its
slowest rate. The default value is 20%. Min DC is enabled when Cross Auger 2
Parent is set to Aug Fwd or Aug Rev. Min DC is disabled when Cross Auger 2
Parent is Disabled.
Use the green Standby knob to test the cross auger speed when adjusting the
Min DC value.
Max DC
The Max DC menu item sets the duty cycle required to turn cross auger 2 at its
fastest rate. The default value is 75%. Max DC is enabled when Cross Auger 2
Parent is set to Aug Fwd or Aug Rev. Max DC is disabled when Cross Auger 2
Parent is Disabled.
Use the green Standby knob to test the cross auger speed when adjusting the
Max DC value.
Granular Mats
The Granular Materials menu allows you to configure settings for up to 4 individual granular
materials. These settings include custom displacement, set, and blast rates for each material. If
Config → Application Mode is set to Direct 1 Lane or Direct 3 Lane, this menu will be disabled.
Materials Enabled
The Materials Enabled menu item changes how many granular materials will be available
to the 5100ex during operation. If a granular material is configured with non-default
settings and then is disabled with this menu item, its custom settings will not be cleared.
The default value is 1.
Mat 1, Mat 2, Mat 3, etc.
Entering the Mat # submenu presents the custom settings available for a particular
granular material.
Name
The Name menu item allows you to set a custom name for the granular material,
such as “SAND” or “SALT”. A maximum of 5 characters can be used in the
material name. This name will appear on the Operation Screen when selected.
The default values are MAT1, MAT2, MAT3, and MAT4.

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Gate Position
The Gate Position menu item sets the expected gate position for the material.
The default value is Low. The Gate Position menu item will only be editable
when Config → Auger → Options → Two Position Gate is set to Enabled.
AutoCal
The AutoCal menu item allows you to calibrate your displacement if your system
is closed loop and full speed displacement rate for the granular material by
measuring material dispensed. For more information on how to use AutoCal,
please see AutoCalibration of Granular Materials on page 32.
Using the AutoCal menu item will change the value of the Displacement and Full
Speed Displacement Rate menu items. Further refinement can be done by
manually changing the Displacement or Full Speed Displacement Rate menu
items.
Displacement
The Displacement menu item is only used for closed loop operation. It allows you
to set the amount of pulses generated by the auger sensor when displacing one
pound of material. The default displacement value is 6.000 pulses per pound or
13.228 pulses per kilogram. If this value is not known it can be determined using
the built in AutoCal feature. For more information see AutoCalibration of
Granular Materials on page 32. The Displacement menu item will not be
available if the Loop menu item is set to Open.
Calculating Auger Displacement Using SSC5100 Calibration Values
If you know your auger sensor’s pulses per revolution and your auger’s output
pounds or kilograms per revolution, use the equations below to calculate the
appropriate pulses per pound or pulses per kilogram value.
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Full Speed Displacement Rate
The Full Speed Displacement Rate menu item allows you to set the maximum
amount of granular material displaced by the auger in a single minute when
running at Maximum RPM. The default value is 1000.0 pounds per minute or
0453.6 kilograms per minute. If this value is not known it can be determined
using the built in AutoCal feature. For more information see AutoCalibration of
Granular Materials on page 32.
Number Of Set Rates
The Number Of Set Rates menu item changes how many set rates will be
available to the driver during operation. The default value is 10. If a set rate is
configured with non-default settings and then is disabled by reducing the number
of set rates using this menu item, its custom settings will not be cleared.
Set Rates
Entering the Set Rate submenu presents a list of all the custom set rates
available for the granular material.

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Set Rate 1, Set Rate 2, Set Rate 3, etc.
The Set Rate menu item sets which pounds per mile or kilograms per
kilometer setting will be output when the user chooses the corresponding
set rate. The default values are shown in the table below.
Set Rate Default English Rate
(Pounds per Mile)
Default Metric Rate
(Kilograms per Kilometer)
Set Rate 1 100 28
Set Rate 2 200 56
Set Rate 3 300 85
Set Rate 4 400 113
Set Rate 5 500 141
Set Rate 6 600 169
Set Rate 7 700 197
Set Rate 8 800 225
Set Rate 9 900 254
Set Rate 10 1000 282
Set Rate 1 will always be used during operation when the green Standby
Encoder is turned counter-clockwise more than 10 clicks. Turning the
green Standby Encoder clockwise from Set Rate 1 will switch to the next
Set Rate at 1 rate per click. Set Rate 2 will always be 1 click before Set
Rate 3, and so on.
Blast Rate
The Blast Rate menu item sets the amount of granular material the spreader will
spread when it is activated in Blast mode. The default value is 1000 pounds per
mile (282 kilograms per kilometer).
Spinner
The Spinner menu allows you to configure settings for the vehicle's spinner output. The following
settings are not particular to any granular material. If Config → Application Mode is set to Direct
1 Lane or Direct 3 Lane, this menu will be disabled.
Spinner 1
The Spinner 1 submenu contains settings for Spinner 1, typically the primary spinner.
Parent
The Parent menu item sets when Spinner 1 will run. When the parent function is
running, the spinner will run. If Spinner 1 and Spinner 2 are both set to the same
Parent, both will run when that Parent is active. When in auger manual mode the
spinner will run based on the spinner setting when the system is not in Standby..
The default value is Aug Fwd.
Parent
Operation
Disabled Spinner 1 will not run.
Aug Fwd Spinner 1 will run when Auger Forward output is active.
Aug Rev Spinner 1 will run when Auger Reverse output is active.
Cross 1 Spinner 1 will run when Cross 1 output is active.
Cross 2 Spinner 1 will run when Cross 2 output is active.
Auger Spinner 1 will run when either Auger Fwd or Rev is active.
In most cases, a vehicle is only equipped with one spinner, which will be driven
by the Spinner 1 output of the 5100ex. In these cases, set the Parent value to
Auger Forward.