Futura EG Series User manual

Instruction Manual
Ver. 2 April 2018
Machine Control System
EG series

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Table of Contents
System Description .......................................................................................1
System Components .....................................................................................2
Control Box Controls and Connections .........................................................3 - 4
Menu Instructions & Display Screens ............................................................5 - 9
Valve Set-up ..................................................................................................6 - 9
System Options .............................................................................................9
System Installation .......................................................................................12
Cable and Wiring Installation .......................................................................12 - 16
Wiring Schematic .........................................................................................17
System Description
The EconoGrade Machine Control Systems were designed to let you achieve maximum control of
your grading system, at a very friendly price. The four congurations of the EG Series are versa-
tile and can be installed on a number of machines including box blades, box scrapers, graders,
mini-graders and skid steers. The system controls most valve packages, giving the user both LED
and a real-time LCD display so you are always in touch with the blade position. The EG Series Re-
ceiver can detect any rotating red beam laser within its 173mm (7”) capture range, and in turn indi-
cates the blade’s position to within a 2mm (5/64”) accuracy. The receiver has LED indicator lights
that give the same output as the control box LED indicators. So whether you’re standing on the eld,
or driving the machine you’ll always know where your blade needs to be. The control box allows
the user to congure the display to indicated variances from the on grade position in real time. The
receiver is able to attach to a 45mm (1 3/4”) standard pipe. The complete system requires 10 - 30vdc
to operate.

System Components
Control Box
Slope Sensor
Optional Telescoping
Mechanical Mast
Power Cable
Valve cable
Com. Node Cable
Remote Switch Cable
Receiver
Control System
Cable Set
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Receiver cable

6) Left Auto/Manual button -
9) Right Auto/Manual button - These buttons switch the EG Series system between automatic and
manual control modes. The right switch controls both the left and right sides together and the left
switch controls just the left. This conguration allows a way to control both sides together as well as
individually.
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EG Series Control Box
Controls
(g 1)
2) Menu Button - These keys are used to step through the menus to setup all of the controls in the
System. The menu ow is unidirectional and can only cycle through in one direction, if you go past a
menu step it can’t go back. Pressing either of the A/M keys is a short cut back to the main screen, a
quick way to start over.
1) Left On-grade Offset -
13) Right On-grade Offset - These knobs control the offset of the on-grade of each receiver. They
allow the operator to move the on-grade position of each receiver up or down by 54mm (2.13 inches)
4 )Left Valve Raise/Lower Switch -
11 )Right Valve Raise/Lower Switch - These toggle switches are used for manual control and allow
the operator to raise and lower each hydraulic circuit on the machine. These switches also acts as a
control in the menu and are used to change parameters in the menu display.
5) Auto/Manual Indicator -
10) Auto/Manual Indicator - These indicators display when the system is in the automatic mode, if
the light is on, the systems control is active.
3. Slope Indicator Display - The slope indicator displays gives the operator realtime slope indication
from -6% to +6% in 0.5% steps.

4. Power Cable Connector - Battery power is routed to the system via this cable connection.
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7) Left LED Grade Display -
8) Right LED Grade Display - These LED’s display whether you are above grade, below grade or
on grade. The red arrows tell the user which direction the blade must move to achieve grade, while
the single up or down red LED will ash when the receiver is within 10mm (0.39”) of the desired
grade. The green LED’s in the middle will ash when you are within your desired ‘on grade’.
12. Power On/Off switch - Press the power button briey to turn it on, and the button must be
pushed and held for approximately two seconds to turn the system off. This button is also used as a
soft key providing the function indicated in the display directly above it.
1. Valve Cable Connector - This is where the valve cable is connected to the control box.
2. Remote Switch Connector - The remote auto/raise/lower toggle switch assembly plugs into the
control box via this connector.
3. Communication Connector - Receiver and Sensors plug into the Node Box, their signals are tras-
fered to the control box via this 4 pin connector.
1. 2. 3. 4.

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EG Series Control Box
Display Screens and Menus
Main Operating Screens
Single Laser
Single Laser with Slope
Dual Laser with Slope Indicate
Dual Laser
Splash Screen -The EG Series has many menu screens
for setting the system parameters. The rst to show up after
power up is the Splash screen displaying System Type and
Version. The Version and Version Date may change as features
and program modications are implemented.
The Main Control Screens: This is the rst screen displayed
after the 10 second start up routine is complete. The control
screens will look different depending on the systems model, as
well as how the system setup is congured. The three main
congurations of the four EG Series models are shown here.
Single Laser Control - The upper left reading is the real time
position of the laser beam on the receiver in metric or imperial
depending on the units conguration. The upper right is the
receiver on-grade offset entered in via the right offset adjust
knob.
Single Laser with Slope Control - The upper left shows the
receiver on-grade offset, which can be entered by the left offset
adjust knob. The upper right displays the desired slope, this
value is entered by the right off sett knob.
Dual Laser Control -
Dual Laser Control with Slope Indicate - The upper left and
right display are the receiver on-grade offset values, they are
adjusted via the adjustment Knobs. The Left Knob adjusts
the left offset and Right Knob adjusts the right offset. We can
also temporarily link the Left and Right offset together. This is
accomplished by pressing the Power button once, an X will be
displayed between the two offset values. While the X is pres-
ent the Right Offset Knob will adjust both the Left and Right
offset values together. The X will disappear 5 seconds after the
value has been entered.
Slope Indicate / Control -
If the system has the slope option and the slope option is
enabled, pressing the menu button once will display the slope
indicate / control screen. Here the real-time slope in the upper
left side of the display and the direction is shown by a thick
direction arrow. The desired slope is in the upper right hand
side of the display and the direction is shown by a thin direc-
tion arrow. The desired slope is enter via the right off set knob
while this screen is active. The system will remain in this slope
screen until either the return or next key is pressed. The return
key returns you to the main control screen and the next key will
continue to the menu screens.
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0.5% 0.5%
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10mm X 10mm
Slope Indicate / Control

System Lockout Screen - When entering the menu screens,
if there is a lockout code this screen will appear. You must
enter the system password to be able to go any further into the
menu screens. If this option is not needed it may be disabled
in the installation menu. Password is Factory set to 1000
Filtering - Changing the ltering rate can help to cure any
jumpy behavior of the receiver. The best setting is the fastest
setting with the least amount of interruptions.
Valve Dead band - Is the amount of allowable on-grade tol-
erance. The range is 1mm to 30mm at 1mm steps. When the
receiver is receiving the laser light in the on-grade position, the
valves will not activate until the dead band range is passed. If
the on-grade dead band is set to 10mm, the valves will not be
activated until the receiver readings are beyond 5mm in either
direction.
Horn - Sets the function of the internal beeper. Off: disables
the internal beeper. Alert: sets the beeper to grade alarm
mode, when in automatic, if there is no on-grade indication for
6 seconds the alarm will sound. Indicate: sets the beeper to
indicate mode, the grade lights sounds the beeper like a detec-
tor. If the to high you get a double beep, low a single beep and
on grade a solid beep.
Height Adjustment - By setting the Height adjustment option
to “ON”, the off-set knob is enabled and the user has the ability
to have an adjustable ‘on grade’ which is displayed on the LCD.
If the Height adjustment is off or Height set to “0”, the off-set
knob is disabled and the ‘Real Time’ blade position is displayed
on the LCD.
Unit selection - Sets for 3 different units: Millimeters, Inches
(decimal inches) or Feet (10th of a foot).
Latec Info Screen - The nal screen in the menu displays
Latec Info, Name and phone number. Outside of North Ameri-
ca, dial +01.519.235.4585.
Note:
To access the Installation Menu , press the Menu
and Power button in UNISON while the LATEC info
screen is displayed.
-> Return
Filtering Next
7mm grade Next
Next
Next
Change Next
5192354585 Next
Pass |EFFF| 0000
FAST -I- - - - Slow
Valve deadband
Horn Off
Height Adj ON
Use millimeters
LATEC Instr. Inc
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Valve Settings
Valve1 Types (Left Side) - EG Series can control proportional
time (‘bang-bang’) valves, proportional valves with integrated
electronics (Danfoss), Selective Control Valve (SCV) and propor-
tional current (variable ow) valves. There are three Proportional
current settings: 50 Hz., 100 Hz., and 200 Hz.; Consult the valve
manufacturer to nd the proper type and dither frequency for your
valve.
In Proportional Time mode, the EG Series valve output is an on/
off voltage, high current output; the output voltage will, during the
valve on time, be equal to the DC input supply.
In Proportional Current mode, the EG Series valve output is a
pulse-width-modulated, high current output; the output voltage
will, during the valve on time, be equal to the DC input supply.
The Danfoss setting, as well as producing the low power an-
alogue control signal for the valve, also drives both of the high
current valve outputs. One of those high current outputs can
supply power to the Danfoss valve, and the other can operate the
hydraulic system loading valve as recommended by the manu-
facturer.
Valve Control Direction can be changed to alleviate the need
to change wiring or hydraulic plumbing. To enter Valve Direc-
tion menu, press the Menu and Power Button in Unison, then
pressing the Menu button will switch between Normal and Invert-
ed
Proportional Time Valve Settings:
CAUTION: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL OPERATE THE
HYDRAULIC VALVE. BE CAREFUL WITH THEIR USE! MAKE
SURE YOUR AREA IS CLEAR.
If your valve has been set to either proportional current or Danfoss go to Mini-
mum DC setting on next page. Proportional time continue with below.
Minimum Pulse Width - The EG Series needs information
about the hydraulic system on your machine, as all hydraulic sys-
tems are not the same. Here we are telling the system the signal
needed to move the cylinder at its slowest speed. Pressing the
Menu (Test) button will enter you in to this routine. Your hydrau-
lics will begin to move, use the right toggle switch to increase or
decrease the signal to the valve until you get a blade movement
of approximately 0.5 inches per second. Press the menu button
to change the direction, then adjust the cylinder speed for the
opposite direction. When the cylinder speed is OK then press the
power button (Stop) and these values will be stored. There may
be a need to enter different values for Up and Down to balance
the over all minimum speed. This is due to gravity helping in the
downward direction and the volume differences in the cylinder,
from the cap end to rod end.
Prop time Next
Prop Curr Next
Danfoss Next
Test Next
Chg Dir Stop
Chg Dir Stop
Valve1 type
Valve1 type 100Hz
Valve1 type
Minimum PW 80ms
Up PlsWdth 35ms
Down PW 25ms
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Normal Next
Valve Direction:

Note: that either the “Stop” button, or the Power button
will turn off the valve drive, and return you to the Minimum
PW window. Also, the valve will shut off automatically
after 20 seconds without any buttons being pushed.
Valve Cycle Time - This screen will only be displayed as
part of the Proportional Time valve setup. This menu function
sets how often the valve pulses are sent to the hydraulic valve
called, hits per second. The range is 1 - 15 hits per second
and unit is in milliseconds, to calculate the hits per second
divide 1 by the milliseconds. eg.1 / 0.250 = 4 hits per-second.
The lower the number the more hits per-second, for most
hydraulic system starting at 100ms or 10 hits per second is
a good place to start. The faster you can hit the valve the
smoother it will seem to respond, the valve response will differ
for valve to valve, playing with this setting will show you your
valves limitations.
Proportional Current and Danfoss Valve Settings:
Proportional Time users proceed to the Valve Gain screen.
Minimum DC Pulse Width - This screen changes slightly
when the Proportional Current and Danfoss valves are select-
ed. It’s functions and procedures are exactly the same as the
Proportional Time routine except the units is in percent.
Note that either the “Stop” button, or the Power button will
turn off the valve drive, and return you to the Minimum PW
window. Also, the valve will shut off automatically after 20
seconds without any buttons being pushed.
All Valves Types:
Valve Gain - The span of error between the onset of valve op-
eration and the point at which the valve is fully on is determined
by the valve gain setting. In this case, the units displayed (per-
centage) are arbitrary, but higher numbers suggest more vigor-
ous valve action. With the gain set to 100%, the slightest error
will fully open the appropriate valve. This setting should be left
at 50% until after the Minimum Pulse width has been set and
the hydraulics tested to see in which direction you would like to
adjust this setting. The higher the number the more aggressive
the hydraulic system. Conversely the lower the number the
less aggressive the hydraulic system will be.
Test Next
Chg Dir Stop
Chg Dir Stop
50% Next
250ms Next
Minimum DC 35%
Down PlsDC 20%
Up PulseDC 35%
Valve 1 gain
Valve cycle time
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Derivative Gain - To stabilize some machine control appli-
cations, it is necessary for the control box to know not only
whether the machine is at the desired slope or not, but how
fast the slope is changing and in what direction. This is known
variously as velocity or derivative (dv/dt) feedback. The control
box can vary the amount of velocity feedback added; choose
among: “High” “Medium” “Low” or “Off” This setting is to be left
at medium for 99% of all installations.
Auto Return - Is the time duration that it takes for the valve
to return the blade to the on-grade range after being manually
driven away from the laser light using the toggle switch. The
options available are in increments of 0.5 seconds with a range
from 0 (off) to 7.5 seconds. After the set time is expired, the
unit will move toward the last laser hit that it received. To dis-
able this feature set the time to 0.
Tilt Sensing On/Off - This is were you turn slope sensing on If
your system has the optional slope sensor feature. If Tilt Sens-
ing is set to Off the next menu will be Factory Settings.
Sensor Forward - To add exibility to the sensor mounting we
have added a forward axis selection to orient the sensor after
mounting. The label on top of the sensor shows a number
for each quadrant, enter the number that is facing the forward
direction of travel, this will orient the sensor axis. In the bottom
left corner the real-time slope is displayed, this will help in me-
chanically adjusting the sensor to zero (level) after making sure
the control surface is level before calibrating.
Filtering - Changing the ltering rate mathematically changes
the sensors viscosity. The slower the ltering setting the thicker
the sensor uid will appear. Depending on the machine and
the type of work, there will be a need to speed up or slow down
the sensor.
Factory Settings: All of the EG Series variables can be re-
stored to their default values with this window displayed. The
defaults are restored by pushing the Restore button. The val-
ues saved will be:
Filtering --I---
On-grade dead band 10mm
Horn Off
Height Adjustment -On-
Units of Measurement mm
Valve type P.T.
Minimum PW 100ms
Valve Cycle time 250ms
Valve Gain 50%
Derivative Gain medium
Auto Return OFF
Language English
Medium Next
Change Next
Change Next
1.2% Next
Derivative gain
Auto Return Off
Tilt Sensing On
Sensor 3 Forward
Filtering Next
Restore Next
FAST - - I---Slow
Factory settings
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Medium Next
Derivative gain
32% Next
Valve 2 gain
Laser Receiver - The EG Series has the ability to communi-
cate with other manufactures receivers, due to the communica-
tion changes necessary we had to limit the number of receivers
to one and our slope sensor can not be implemented. Selec-
tions are limited to Apache BullsEye and Topcon LS-B series
receivers, each requires an adapter cable to connect to our
system.
System Lockout Screen - This is the screen where you can
enter a new password into the box. The factory default pass-
word in every system is “1000”. If user would like this option to
be disabled set password to “0000” and all menu options will
be available to the user.
Language - Pick your language...English or French only (sorry)
Number of Receivers - The system needs to know the num-
ber of receivers being connected, one is the default and two
is the maximum. If the system is set to two receiver and the
second receiver is not connected, the system will be looking
for the receiver. Then an error will be displayed telling you the
system cant nd it.
Valve2 Select - This selects the controlling device for Valve 2
(right valve), it can be changed between the Right Receiver
and the Slope Sensor. The main control screen will change
depending which device has been selected for Valve 2.
Valve 2 Settings - Valve 2 setting procedures are in the same
order as Valve 1, follow the procedure as described for Valve 1.
Latec Next
->Next
Change Next
Change Next
Change Next
Prop time Next
Test Next
Laser Receiver
Pass Change 1000
English
Use 2 Lsr Recvr
TiltSns-> Valve2
Valve2 type
Minimum PW 40ms
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Normal Next
Valve Direction:

Error Screens: EG Series control system has built in diag-
nostics to keep you system running at its peak performance. If
a problem develops with the receiver or slope sensor connec-
tion, cable, or the device itself, it will be displayed in the main
screen.
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Height Measurement table
Adjustment knob
Shock Mount Bracket
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Laser Recver Bad
Slope Sensor Bad
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EG- 3 Control Software Ver. - This screen is also displayed when the box
is rst powered on. These version numbers and dates will
change as new features are added.
EG Series Manual Mast:
The manual mast is made from 2” aluminum pipe and the slide
can be adjusted up to 30” (760mm). Attach the mast to any
implement using the optional Shock Mount Bracket (P#: 101789)
or by inserting it into the existing laser mount. The receiver ts
on the top of the mast, tighten the receiver into place via the two
knobs on the base of the receiver.
Once the mast is mounted onto your machine, loosen the ad-
justment knob by turning it counter clockwise. Then move the
knob up or down, until the receiver picks up a laser hit. Once the
receiver has an on-grade laser hit, tighten the mast into place by
turning the knob clockwise until it is tight.
Control Box mount:
EG Series comes standard with a Ram Mount mounting system
that is designed to clamp to a steel rod or to be bolted to a at
surface. This system will allow for great exibility in control box
positioning
EG Series Remote Toggle Switch Assy: You can switch
your EG2 from auto to manual mode, or raise and lower the valves
right from the lever in your cab. The switch on the bottom tog-
gles the EG Series between Automatic and Manual mode, and the
switch on the top raises and lowers the valves. The switch assem-
bly attaches to any lever using the universal U-bolt assembly.
EG Series Options:

EG Series Installation:
Control Box: To install the control box nd an area in the cab which will allow for the
control box to be easily viewed and controlled, but also does not interfere with the opera-
tors controls and line of sight. To mount the control box use the supplied mount as a tem-
plate and drill 4 holes in the appropriate place. Then screw the mount into position and at-
tach the control box to the mount. The control box can now be adjusted for your optimum
viewing pleasure.
Receiver: The receiver can be mounted with any 1 3/4” pipe or using the optional EG2
Manual Mast as a stand alone or with the optional Shock Mount bracket. It should be
mounted so that the receiver can receive a laser hit from 360˚. This means the receiver
should clear any cab, stack or any other obstacle on the machine.
Cable Assembly Information:
Power Cable -
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Machine Frame
Master Switch
10 - 30 Volts
Fuse
SCV
Right
Left
Slope
4 Soc
4 Pin
4 Pin
4 Soc
4 Pin
4 Soc
10 Pin
10 Soc
5 Soc
5 Soc
4 Soc
5 Pin
7
8
8
1 -
2 -
3 -
5 -
6 -
4 Pin
4 Pin
4 Soc
4 -
Control Box
Receiver
Receiver
Dual Remote
Slope Sensor
5 Pin
5 Soc
Item
Part Number
Description
Dual PT/PC PV SCV Valve Cable 18'
Dual Remote Cable 5'
Dual Receiver Cable with Junction Node 18'
Power Cable 18'
Receiver Coil Cable, 3-12Ft (0.9 - 3.7m)
Slope Sensor Cable 12'
1
2
3
4
5
6
102196
EG-DR
102160
102199
102141
102198
4
EG2 Dual
with Slope
X

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Notes
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Inteq Distributors
240 Thames Rd. West
Exeter, Ontrario, N0M 1S3, Canada
1-877-327-5788 519-235-4200
FAX [phone]
Inteq Distributors
100 N. Rockwell Ave., Building 96
Oklahoma City. Ok, 73127, USA
1-877-399-9900 405-789-9900
FAX [phone]
LATEC 2015