Mec SMART Series User manual

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SMART SERIES
Clay Target Machine Electrics

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SMART SERIES
Clay Target Machine Electrics
Thank you for purchasing the Smart Series Electrics from MEC Outdoors! These modules are
designed to eliminate electronic component failures in the eld. Machines equipped with the
new Smart Series Electrics are extremely user friendly and packed full of useful features! With
the push of a button, you can view the machines life cycle target count, resettable target count,
current battery level, and machine status. These modules have built in parameters to notify the
user of any critical machine issues. In the event of a machine malfunction, a specic code will
light up on the screen providing information as to what failed. A full listing of all the fault codes
can be found on pages 5 & 6 of this manual. We put the Smart Series Electrics through a vigor-
ous testing cycle and have proven that they are built to work in any climate!
To make your clay target machine is safe for the operator and those around, we recommend you
follow these basic safety guidelines before conducting any functions on your machine:
SMART TECHNOLOGY
A WORD ABOUT SAFETY
Displays the current status of the clay
target machine.
Easily toggle through functions and check
how many targets have been thrown.
-- Never make any adjustments unless the machine is disarmed and the battery is disconnected.
-- Never load targets unless the machine is disarmed and the battery is disconnected.
-- Never move or reposition unless the machine is disarmed and battery disconnected.
-- Always stand behind the machine at a safe distance when operating.
-- Always read and follow all operating instructions prior to using the clay target machine.
FEATURES:
• Target counter along with resettable counter to track
machine usage by each clay target thrown.
• Fault codes will be displayed if the trap has a
malfunction.
• Built in Battery Voltage Readout: Machine will
automatically turn o when voltage drops below 10V
to prevent machine damage.
• IP67 waterproof rating.
• Reverse Polarity Protection
• Electronics enclosed in Noryl resin.
• Tested in extreme hot, cold, and wet environments.
• Board can quickly be replaced in the event of
a malfunction and is a covered item within the
machine’s warranty period.

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A - LED DISPLAY: Displays current setting, codes or errors.
B - NORYL RESIN COATING: Protects electronics from weather elements.
C - POWER PLUG: Connects 2 power wires and 2 motor wires.
D - ARM/DISARM PLUG: Connects the pull cord plug and limit switch wires.
E - INDICATOR LIGHT: Red when armed. Blinks when in sleep mode.
F - SELECTOR BUTTON: Toggle through to view clay counter, lifetime counter, resettable
counter, battery voltage and rmware version. Press and hold 5 seconds to reset the
counter when on the counter screen.
Before you begin using the Smart Series, we recommend
you look over your control panel and compare it with the
picture below. Identify all the major components and
codes listed on the next pages.
GET TO KNOW THE SMART SERIES
A
C
D
EF
B
Shown: 300E Smart Series
Standard Item #120300ES1

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SMART SERIES
Clay Target Machine Electrics
DISPLAY CODES
CODE/COUNTERS DESCRIPTION
UNSAFE/LOADED Machine is armed.
FAULT1 Motor overload, becomes a
hard fault after third attempt to
recover. (Locked Gear Box)
Replace the motor/gearbox.
FAULT2 Arm lever is cocked, but limit
switch is closed. (Mechanical
Fault)
Replace the limit switch.
FAULT7 Brake’s FET is experiencing a
short between gate and source.
Disconnect power, wait 5 seconds
or longer and then reconnect.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
CODES SOLUTIONPROBLEM
LIFETIME COUNTER (Push to view counter number) Displays machines life cycle target
count. This also includes every time the machine is red when a clay
target is not launched.
RESETTABLE COUNTER Used to track usage over specic times. To reset, press and hold
selector button until the screen zeros out. Dash indicates resettable
screen.
BATTERY VOLTAGE (Push until voltage displays) Displays the current voltage of the
battery.
Firmware Version Displays the current Smart Electrics Firmware Version.
*NEVER USE THE SELECTOR WHEN MACHINE IS ARMED.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
CODES SOLUTIONPROBLEM
HI BAT <10V Check battery connection. Replace
battery if it continues.
LO BAT >15V Replace with a charged battery.
OFFbat The system discovered that the
battery was out of range for more
than 3 seconds
Reconnect the battery.
OVERLd After 3 consecutive FAULT1
recover attempts (after letting the
smart driver to cool down before
the next attempt.)
Disconnect power, wait 5 seconds
or longer and then reconnect.
OUETHt After 3 consecutive FAULT1
recover attempts (no smart
FET’s cool down before the next
attempt.)
Disconnect power, wait 5 seconds
or longer and then reconnect.
FAULT9 Run-Away motor - Limit switch
remains un-cocked for more than
4 seconds.
Disconnect power, wait 5 seconds
or longer and then reconnect.
FAULT8 Open load detected. Disconnect power, wait 5 seconds
or longer and then reconnect.
• If the display reads unsafe/loaded, but is in the disarm position with the toggle switch armed,
the limit switch is stuck in the closed position and will need to be xed or replaced.
ADDITIONAL TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS
TEST or SU1 Water or condensation causeing
corrosion and unwanted shorts
on the Arm/Disarm switch.
Verify or Replace the Arm/Disarm
switch.

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SMART SERIES
Clay Target Machine Electrics
Step 1 - Remove all previously existing electrical
components from the machine (Fig. 2).
Step 2 - Mount the SMART Series Pod onto the
mainframe. For this step you will either use
the included hardware to mount directly to the
frame, or the included 3M Dual Lock Strips. (Fig.
3) If using the strips, make sure to place the pod
within close proximity of where the old electric
box used to be. (Fig. 4)
Step 3 - Connect the J1 Plug into the SMART
Series Pod (refer to Fig. 5 & Fig. 15). Once that
plug is connected, take the limit switch wire and
reconnect to the limit switch. (Fig. 6 & 7) After
this is complete you can reattach the top plate.
(Fig. 8)
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
*Note: If your MEC Clay Target Machine was built prior
to November of 2019, you will need to use the included
3M Dual Lock strips to mount the SMART Electrics Pod
to the mainframe of your machine. You can locate your
machine’s year and month by referring to Fig 1.
If you are retrotting the SMART Electrics on a non MEC
Machine you will need to use the 3M Dual Lock Strips.
FIG.1 Model
Year Month
To see if your machine already has the mainframe holes pre-drilled refer to Fig.15 on the following
page. If the holes are in place, you will nd 2 holes drilled through the mainframe 6.75” apart.
Fig. 3
Tools Required for Mounting to a MEC Machine:
- ½” wrench
- Phillips Screwdriver
- Wire Crimping Tool
- 10mm wrench (Not required if mounting pod to
the mainframe with 3M Dual Lock Strips)
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 6

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Step 4 - Connect the J2 Plug into the SMART
Series Pod (refer to Fig. 9 & Fig. 15). Once that
plug is connected, run the motor wires through
the mainframe hole cutout and reattach to the
motor. (Fig. 10) *You will receive two types of
male connectors that will attach to positive and
negative wires. Check what style connectors
your motor has in order to determine what
style connectors you need to use.
Step 5 - Use the included zip ties to secure the
wiring to the mainframe and motor. (Fig. 11 &
Fig. 13) The large zip tie is to be used on the
motor. (Fig. 12)
Step 6 - Hook the machine up to power to verify
the machine is working properly. (Fig. 14)
REVISIONS
REV DATE ECN DESCRIPTION
A03/20/19 13121E RELEASE TO PRODUCTION
APVD
DRAWN M. SCHELL DATE 2/25/21 SHEET 1 OF 2
013123
OUTLINE, 501710
B O A
MARLIN TECHNOLOGIES INC.
TITLE
SIZE DRAWING NUMBER TYPE REV
CHECKED S. JOHNSON
APPROVED S. JOHNSON
DATE 03/29/21
DC MOTOR CONTROLLER
DATE 03/30/21
DO NOT SCALE DRAWING
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, DIMENSIONS
ARE IN INCHES AND TOLERANCES ARE
TWO PLACE
DECIMAL
+/- 0.05
THREE PLACE
DECIMAL
+/- 0.020
ANGLES
+/-
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS
DRAWING IS PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL
TO MARLIN TECHNOLOGIES INC. UNAUTHORIZED
USE OR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT CONSENT IS
PROHIBITED.
SMJ
7.25"
3.00"
Ø 0.22" SLOT, 2 PL
6.75"
uP
P
J2-4
9-16 VDC
+5V
J2-2
GND
J2-1
J2-3
501710
OPERATING VOLTAGE: 9-16 VDC (12VDC NOMINAL)
OUTPUTS
30A MAX LOAD
@12VDC
1 2 3
6 5 4
1 2 3
6 5 4
J1
J2
GND
J1-6
J1-2
J1-1
J1-4
J1-3
J1-5
MOTOR
GRN
WHT
BLK
SHACK
PENDANT
ON/OFF
GRN
WHT
BLK
REMOTE
PENDANT
FIRE
LIMIT
SWITCH
L1
SWI
LED6 LED5 LED4 LED3 LED2 LED1
PRODUCT LABEL
REV=BOM REVISION
LABEL DATE CODE:
YY=YEAR OF MANUFACTURE
WW=WEEK OF MANUFACTURE
CUST #
CUSTOMER
CUST PN
MTI 501710
REV A
DATE YYWW
SOFTWARE
13129$-
1.03”
0.13
1.85” MAX
J2
DEUTSCH PN DT15-6P (OR EQUIVALENT)
MATES WITH DEUSTCH PN DT06-6S
J1
DEUTSCH
PN DTP10-4P
1
3
4
2
RED
BLACK
BLACK
RED
WHT
BLK
.22"
FIG.15
Actual Size and Measurements of the Smart Series Control Panel
Fig. 11
Fig. 9 Fig. 10
Fig. 12
Fig. 13 Fig. 14

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