Skip-Line SC-12 User manual

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Skip-Line®
Road Marking & Monitoring Equipment
Leading the industry since 1972.
10514 N. McAlister Road, La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.skipline.com
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PRELIMINARY DRAFT
Last modified: 12/15/19
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Skip-Line® is a registered trademark of Skip-Line, Inc., for pavement marking controls and related products and services.
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After calibration of your system, use the following table to note your truck specific
settings.
MENU
Value
Vehicle ID (Not a menu item)
Footage Cal #
Yellow Pump Cal #
White Pump Cal #
Left Air Offset
Left Yellow Offset
Left White Offset
Left Bead Offset
Right Air Offset
Right Yellow Offset
Right White Offset
Right Bead Offset
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i. Warnings, Warranty, and Disclaimer
WARRANTY
Each unit of the SC-12 system is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Buyer is responsible for determining suitability of this product for intended
application prior to engaging in any contract that would rely on product
functionality.
This product is also covered by a limited one year warranty. Products with
defects in workmanship will be repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of
Skip-Line, Inc. without charge for up to one year from date of invoice.
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DISCLAIMER
All electronic equipment is subject to failure due to: Unanticipated use,
non-compatibility of accessories, stress by mechanical vibration, electrical spikes,
exposure to intermittent, poorly regulated, highly inductive, or noisy power
sources, overload, temperature extremes, induced load-dump and welding
currents, insulation chafing, improper wiring, poor cable routing, or stressed
mounting. Indiscriminate high-pressure washing can cause moisture intrusion
and corrosion.
All computerized systems can fail. Skip-Line, Inc. will not be held
responsible or liable for any loss as a result of the use of this device,
including but not limited to loss of time, money, opportunity, or personal
injury. In no case shall Skip-Line, Inc. be responsible beyond the
purchase price of this product.
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IMPORTANT NOTE
Not all SC-12 units have exactly the same appearance, functionality, or graphical
style. Some graphics contained in this manual may show patterns, functions, or
features that are not installed on every unit and should not be relied upon for
operational decisions. This system depends on the proper operation, calibration,
and functionality of other devices in the Skip-Line product line. Full functionality
may require purchase of further devices.
Contents of this manual are subject
to change without notice.
If your system lacks a feature found in this manual that you would like
to have added, contact Skip-Line to see if it is possible.
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Table of Contents
i. Warnings, Warranty, and Disclaimer 5
Overview 10
Unit Descriptions 11
Optional Units 12
Specifications 13
Installation 14
Preparing the installation 14
Physical Installation 14
Cabling 15
Menu System 16
General Navigation 16
Menu Bar Navigation 17
Action Screen Navigation 17
Main Screen 18
Main Screen Parameters 18
Pattern Selector 18
Stripe 19
Cycle 19
Bead Extend 19
Bead Offset 19
Pattern Preview 20
Rate Indicators 20
Feature Status Indicators 21
Status Indicators 21
Information System 22
Quick Setup 23
Mode 23
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Bead Guns 23
AutoCycle 24
Midspot 24
Index 24
Counter Channel Menu 24
Pattern Counter Channels 27
Setup 27
System 28
General 28
Datum 28
Speed Range 29
Life Totals 29
Gun Setup 30
Gun Colors 30
Gun Widths 30
Gun Offsets 31
Gun Delays 31
Guided Calibrations 33
Distance 33
Pump 35
Extras 36
Marker Layout 36
Black Patterns 38
Help 41
Switch Test 41
Input Test 42
Button Test 42
About 43
Other Menus 44
Splash Screen 44
USB Menu 44
Side Configuration 44
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Demo Mode 45
Additional Features 48
Paper-Tape Printing 48
Datum Point 49
The Bead Registration Concept 49
Datum Point Correction 50
Tandem Beads 52
In-Field Software Updates 52
Menu Messages 53
Message Icons 53
Message Descriptions 54
Master Box Switches 57
Appendix A: Glossary 58
Appendix B: Making a Communications Cable 59
Appendix C: Repairs Form 60
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1. Overview
The Skip-Line SC-12 Road Marking Vehicle Control System is a comprehensive,
networked control system for road marking vehicles. In addition to controlling
road marking application and glass bead guns, the SC-12 can control most
aspects of the entire vehicle, including hydraulic and pneumatic pressures,
temperature controls, material application rates, lights, actuators, and more.
Some features covered in this manual may or may not have been included in
your system. See your system-specific documentation. If your system lacks a
feature in this manual and you would like to have it added, contact
Skip-Line to see if it is possible.
The SC-12 system is comprised of a network of core devices. At a minimum, the
devices required for this core system are:
Core Skipper
Front Hub and Rear Hub
At least one Master Control Box
Many optional devices are available also, and development on this system is
on-going with new features added frequently. Currently, the following optional
features are available:
Additional Master Control Boxes
Video Guidance & Overlay
Switch Panel Boxes
SC-12 Glass Cockpit
RPM Inputs
Pulse Counter Inputs
Proportional (Analog) Inputs
Proportional (Analog) Outputs
Thermocouple Input Box
Bi-Directional Motor Outputs
Camera Controls
Light Controls
Arrow & Variable Message Board
Controls
There are several items that require attention before the first use of the system.
Before connecting to road marking equipment, read all warnings in the
preface of this manual. Ensure the system will be installed in a manner
that will not expose it to parameters outside those described in the
specifications.
Before applying power for the first time, double check connections. Mis-wiring
can cause damage.
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1.1 Unit Descriptions
SC-12 units work together to provide both operator interface and output control
of the vehicle hardware. The following are descriptions for each of the basic
units.
The  Master Control Box  provides the primary
interface for the operators. It includes a full-color
character LCD display menu along with toggle
switches that together define the striping patterns
and operation.
A truck must have one Master Control Box at
minimum, but may have several depending on the
configuration of the vehicle.
The  Core Skipper  is the central computer for skip
patterns. Most system inputs and outputs also occur
here. The Core Skipper can have up to 8 pulse input
channels.
The  HUB  distributes both control signals and
filtered, clean +12V power to devices on the system.
Diagnostic LEDs assist in troubleshooting wiring and
device problems. A system must have at least one
front and one rear hub. If necessary, mid-hubs are
available for system expansion or wiring
convenience.
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A  Switch Box  is an optional device that can be
custom ordered to provide auxiliary functions (such
as lights, actuators, etc.) and custom features to the
system. If your system has a Switch Box, see the
additional documentation provided with your order
for further information.
1.2 Optional Units
The SC-12 system can be easily expanded, usually by simply adding a device to
any unused port on a Hub. Your system may or may not have devices from the
following list—if it does, further information is provided in separate reference
documents.
SC-12 Glass Cockpit: Provides a touchscreen interface to monitor various
sensor inputs and control certain setup items. This device can also provide
video guidance and cross hair generation for the vehicle driver.
CDRV-HI and CDRV-LO: These driver boxes drive loads on the system. A
CDRV-HI sources +12V, while a CDRV-LO provides grounded outputs to
loads. An LED shows the activated state of the output at all times.
CANLG-OUT: Sources a proportional (analog) 4-20mA output signal to
proportional loads, such as valves or regulators.
CANLG-OPTO: Provides digital signal, counter, or RPM inputs to the SC-12
system, which can be displayed on a Glass Cockpit.
CANLG-IN: Provides inputs from any proportional (analog) 4-20mA
sensor, such as temperature, pressure, or level, to the SC-12 system. This
information can be displayed on a Glass Cockpit and used as part of a
control system.
CANLG-TC: Directly senses Type-J, ungrounded thermocouple sensors into
the SC-12 system. This temperature information can be displayed on a
Glass Cockpit and used as part of a thermostat control.
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2. Specifications
Please observe the following operational and storage specifications for each of
the basic SC-12 devices. Operation or storage outside of these specifications may
reduce the life of the device and, in some cases, void the warranty.
Minimum
Maximum
Operating Temperature
33°F
140°F
Storage Temperature
10°F
160°F
Humidity (non-condensing)
10 %RH
90 %RH
Voltage
10V
16V
Current
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1A/device
Each hub device internally fuses each port to 1A, so no individual fuses are
necessary. The hubs also clamp total current output (i.e., the sum of the current
drawn from all ports) at 10A. A 10A to 15A fuse is recommended in line before
the hub.
For optional SC-12 devices, see separate reference documentation.
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3. Installation
Installation of the SC-12 system requires both physical installation of the boxes
and communications cabling.
3.1 Preparing the installation
Check that the following are ready before getting started:
➢ Select mounting locations for each SC-12 component.
➢ Plan routes for communications cables from each box to closest hub box.
➢Plan routes for +12V power to each of the hubs and driver output boxes  .
Follow these precautions during installation:
➢ Do not connect power to the any of the hubs or other system devices until all other
connections have been made.
➢ If a partial installation is made, some devices may be inoperable or may not operate as
expected.
Cable lengths are important in order to maintain the specifications of the CAN
communications bus used by the SC-12 system. Intermittent communications
problems may arise if the following specifications are exceeded:
➢ Maximum length between a Hub and any device: 5 meters.
➢ Maximum length between Front Hub and Rear Hub: 20 meters.
Select mounting locations and cable routes so that the above cabling
specifications can be met.
3.2 Physical Installation
Mounting mechanisms for most devices are one of the following:
➢ 1/4” bolt mount (typically used with Master Control boxes and Switch Boxes)
➢ Flange mount
➢ DIN rail mount.
Other custom mount requests can also be arranged at time of order.
Bolt mounts should use only 3/4” long 1/4-20 bolts, which are provided with the
boxes. Deeper bolts may contact internal electronics and cause permanent
damage.
DIN rails use the industry standard EN 50022 - Top Hat Rail 35 × 15 type.
Once the mounting locations have been selected, physically mount the boxes to
their mounting locations on the truck.
➢ Make the appropriate connections to the Core Skipper box using the wiring diagram
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3.3 Cabling
Cabling should use 26AWG (or larger) Cat5 cable and RJ-45 connectors. The
Hubs accept only standard RJ-45 plugs. Some of the devices have sealed RJ-45
jacks, available from Skip-Line, which will accept either standard or
strain-relieved IP-67 rated plugs. See Appendix B for instructions on RJ-45
connector wiring.
Cable protection devices should be used to prevent vibration-induced chaffing
from occurring against sharp edges. Avoid pinch points where the cable may be
damaged from moving parts.
➢ Run cable between each of the devices and the Hub each device will connect to.
➢ Run a cable between the Rear Hub and Front Hub.
➢ Plug all the boxes into the nearest Hub. Any available port (except for UPLINK ports)
can be used.
➢ Plug the Front Hub into the Rear Hub using a connection cable from the UPLINK on
one Hub to the UPLINK port on the second Hub.
➢ Double check each connection, and then supply the Hub(s) with +12V power. Make sure
that each Hub lights up and does not show power faults or short circuits. If any fault
lights occur, remove power from the system immediately and correct the faulty device.
Refer to the BUS-012 insert for more information on HUB wiring and diagnostic
LED information.
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Important
Note!
Do not leave dangling cables connected to hubs. Improperly terminated
cables can cause communications issues.
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The SC-12 system is now ready to be configured. 
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4. Menu System
The Skip-Line color LCD menu system is simple and intuitive, yet more capable
than older skip timer menu systems.
There are two navigation options—joystick and pushbutton. Either input type is
equivalent, and will be referenced with the same functions throughout this
section.
4.1 General Navigation
There are four navigational buttons (or directions, in the case of menus with the
joystick navigation option), which behave differently between two different
contexts—Menu Bar  and Action Screen  .
The “cursor  ” indicates the current navigation location.
In this screenshot, the Cursor is on the top-level
menu  Main  .
In this screenshot, the Cursor is on the  Action
Screen  parameter  Cycle  .
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Begin Button Test  in this screenshot is an
example of a  Command Button  . The cursor is
currently on it here.
When there are  multiple pages  of information
available on a screen it is indicated in the lower
right hand corner.  Pg ½  means that there are
two pages available and you are currently
viewing page one.
To access the next page simply scroll your
cursor down through all the menu items on the
screen.
4.1.1
4.1.2 Menu Bar Navigation
The menu bar  is visible on almost every screen, making it easy to know your
current location within the menu. The uppermost menu bar is called the
Top-Level Menu  . Some menus have sub-menus, while others do not.
Navigation buttons  have the following behaviors when the cursor is on the
menu bar:
: Navigate to the next menu to the right.
: Navigate to the previous menu to the left.
: Navigate up a menu level.
: Navigate down into a sub-menu, or into an action screen.
If a menu does not have a sub-menu, pressing down will enter an Action
Screen  . Pressing and holding returns the Cursor to the menu bar on all
Action Screens.
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4.1.3 Action Screen Navigation
Pressing from a menu enters the Action Screen  associated with the menu.
While the Cursor is on an Action Screen, the navigation buttons have the
following behaviors:
: Increase the value of the currently selected parameter. If the Cursor is on a
command button, that will “  click  ” the command button.
: Decrease the value of the currently selected parameter.
: Navigate up. If the Cursor is on the uppermost parameter, navigating up will exit
the current Action Screen. Pressing and holding this will also exit the current Action Screen,
regardless of where the Cursor is.
: Navigate down to the next parameter on the current Action Screen.
Note: Most parameters are immediately affected when altered on an Action
Screen. There is no need to do anything further to “save  ” the new value.
4.2 Main Screen
The main screen  is the first of the top-level menus, which provide fast access to
the most important day-to-day parameters of operation.
The Main Screen is the recommended screen to use during striping operations. It
is organized into several sections.
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4.2.1 Main Screen Parameters
There are four parameters that can be changed from the main screen.
Pattern Selector
The  Pattern Selector  allows you to select
between three (or more) saved patterns. When
Pattern 1  is selected, any changes to Stripe and
Cycle will be memorized to Pattern 1. When
Pattern 2  is selected, the previously entered
settings for Pattern 2 will be restored. This can
be changed on-the-fly in the gap during
striping operations. The pattern will change at
the beginning of the next cycle.
Info
The  Pattern Selector  feature was previously called  ALT CYCLE  and was
controlled with a switch on older skip timers. The functionality described
here is roughly the same.
Stripe
Stripe  sets the length of the skip pattern on the
road. This is calculated from two numbers: the
distance calibration number, and the Gun
Delays.
If your stripe length on the road does not
match the entered Stripe length, correct this
error with Gun Delays.  Do not  change the stripe
from the desired length as a corrective
measure.
(See section 4.5.2,  Gun Delays  for more information on Gun Delays.  ).
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Cycle
Cycle  is the distance from the start of one
stripe to the start of the next stripe.
If the cycle is not correct, check your distance
calibration number or check the
troubleshooting guide. Do not adjust this
number as a corrective measure from the
actual distance desired.
Bead Extend
To help ensure complete bead coverage, the
Bead Extend  adds a user specified amount of
bead coverage distance to the end of the stripe
length.
Bead Offset
When using  Bead Extend  , Bead Offset is also
used to center the additional length. For
example, if 0.5' of bead coverage is desired on
the beginning and end of the stripe, set Bead
Extend to 1.0', and Bead Offset to -0.5'. Then,
during operations, only the Bead Offset will
need to be shifted in order to adjust for truck
speed and wind variables.
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