UBEXi iDIG User manual
Use caution with the powerful magnets in iDig mounting plates
The mounting plates used to secure the sensors to the excavator use extremely strong rare earth
magnets. They must be handled with care to avoid personal injury and damage to the magnets. Fingers
and other body parts can get severely pinched between two attracting magnets or other metal surface.
Use caution when removing the magnetic mounting plates from the carrying case. When handling them,
be aware oftheir strong attraction to any nearby steel surface (such as the other mounting plates or
metal back plates of the sensors).
Other warnings about rare earth magnets
Never allow rare earth magnets near a person with a pacemaker or similar medical aid. The strong
magnetic fields of the magnet can affect the operation of such devices.
The strong magnetic fields of rare earth magnets can also damage magnetic media such as credit cards,
magnetic I.D. cards, cassette tapes, floppy disks, video tapes or other such items. They can also
damage computer hard drives, televisions, VCRs, computer monitors and other CRT displays. Never
place rare earth magnets near electronic appliances.
Children should not be allowed to handle rare earth magnets as they can be dangerous. Small magnets
pose a choking hazard and should never be swallowed or inserted into any part of the body.
Rare earth magnets are brittle, and can peel, crack or shatter if allowed to slam together. Do not modify
or machine them. Eye protection should be worn when handling these magnets, because shattering
magnets can launch pieces at great speeds. They will lose their magnetic properties if heated above
80°C (175°F). Rare earth magnets should never be burned, as burning them will create toxic fumes.
Safety Information: Magnets
SAFETYLABELS
The One-Dot Laser used for first-time setup is a Class 2 laser, manufactured to comply with
the international rules of safety IEC 60825-1, 2001.Although the power of the emission of the
beam is less than 5mW in Class 2, the following cautions are recommended:
• Do not stare directly at the beam
• Do not set up the laser at eye level
Safety Information: Laser
Introduction
Use the system to dig with an excavator to a desired depth and create a
leveled plane or to set a slope and create a tilted surface. Also use it to
determine reach, such as for the width of a trench.
All the digging information is referenced to the center of the bucket blade
(or teeth) and the depth value shown is the distance from the actual
teeth positionto the target depth.
Sensors measure the angle of the boom, stick, and bucket. The
information is transmitted instantly to the cab display. LEDs tell you how
far to dig.
Asimple one-time procedure allows the iDig system to “learn” the
dimensions of yourmachine. That is how it constantly calculates,inreal
time, where the bucket tip is in relation to the target depth.
Excavator rotation and movement
With iDig, the operator has to dig “straight ahead” (only moving the
booms/bucketin and out).
After the target depth has been set, the chassis has to stay stable. Any
rotationof it may produce an error depending on the inclination.
Rotation of the chassis can be compensated by using a fourth sensor
as a “pitch” sensor on the chassis. This will automatically correct
forward and backward tilting movements of your machine as well as
rotation,providingaccurate depth information.
Every time that the excavator tracks are moved, it’s necessary to zero
again the reference (target) depth on a previous point or, depending on
the setup, take the laser height again.
PRECAUTIONS
The productmustnot be disposed with household waste.
Dispose ofthe productappropriatelyin accordancewith the nationalregulations in force in yourcountry.
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)
Description
The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capabilityof the productto function smoothly in an environment where electromagneticradiation
and electrostatic dischargesare present, and without causingelectromagneticdisturbancesto other equipment.
WARNING
Electromagnetic radiation can cause disturbances in other equipment.Although the product meets the strictregulationsand standardswhich are in force in
this respect, the manufacturercannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment may be disturbed.
CAUTION
Thereis a risk that disturbancesmay be caused in other equipment if the product is used in conjunctionwith accessoriesfrom other manufacturers, for
examplefield computers, personal computers, two-way radios, nonstandardcables orexternal batteries.
Precautions:
Use only the equipment and accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Whencombined with the product,
theymeet the strict requirements stipulated bythe guidelines and standards. When using computers and two-way
radios,pay attention to the information about electromagnetic compatibility provided by the manufacturer.
CAUTION
Disturbances caused byelectromagneticradiation can result in erroneous measurements.Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards
withinthis respect, the manufacturer cannot completely exclude the possibilityproduct may be disturbed by very intense electromagnetic radiation, near radio
transmitters,two-way radios ordieselgenerators.
Precautions:
Check the plausibility of results obtained under these conditions.
WARNING
If the product isoperated with connecting cables attached at one of their two ends, for example, external supply cables, interface cables,the permitted level of
electromagnetic radiation may be exceeded and the correct functioning of other products may be impaired.
Precautions:
Whilethe productis in use, connecting cables, for example product to external battery, product to computer, must be connected at both ends.
Safety Information: Radio
FCC Labelson sensors & LED Display
FCC STATEMENT, APPLICABLE IN U.S.
WARNING
This equipmenthas been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designedto provide
reasonableprotection againstharmful interference in a residential installation.This equipmentgenerates,uses and can radiatefrequency energyand, if not installed and
used in accordancewith the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guaranteethat interferencewill not occur in a
particularinstallation. If this equipmentdoes cause harmful interferenceto radio or television reception,which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouragedto try to correct the interferenceby one or more of the followingmeasures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increasethe separationbetween the equipmentand the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiveris connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experiencedradio/TV technicianfor help.
Noticefor Canada
This Class B digital device meetsall requirementsof Canadian Radio Standards SpecificationRSS-210.
Cet appareil numériquede la Class B respecte toutesles exigencesdu Règlement sur le matériel brouilleurdu Canada.
WARNING
Changesor modifications not expresslyapproved by the manufacturerfor compliancecould void the user'sauthority to operate the equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manufacturerof the product: The manufactureris responsiblefor supplyingthe product, includingthe user manual and originalaccessories, in a completelysafe condition.
Personin charge of the product:The person in chargeof the product has the followingduties:
• To understandthe safety instructionson the product and the instructionsin the user manual.
• To be familiar with localregulationsrelatingto safety and accidentprevention.
• To inform the manufacturer immediatelyif the product and the applicationbecomes unsafe.
WARNING
The personresponsiblefor the product must ensure that it is used in accordancewith the instructions.This personis also accountablefor the training and the deploymentof
personnelwho use the product and for the safetyof the equipmentin use.
HAZARDS OF USE
WARNING
The absenceof instruction, or the inadequateimparting of instruction,can lead to incorrector adverse use, and can give rise to accidents with far-reachinghuman,material,
financialand environmentalconsequences.
Precautions:
All users must followthe safety directions given by the manufacturerand the directions of the person responsible
for the product.
Safety Information: Radio
Content of Delivery
Sensor with base plate Magnetic Mounting Plate
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Sensors & Magnetic Plates
1) Placesensors on magnetic plates. The two holes on the sensor‘s base plate fit to the two
dome-head pins on the magnetic plate.
2) Attach to the correct elements of the machine.
Do not move magnetic plates after the setup procedure, or the setup will have to be repeated.
The sensorsare automatically switchedON when attached to the magnetic plates. Removed
from the magnetic plates, they are OFF.
If heavy shocks occur, the magnetic plates may slip and cause system inaccuracies. Welding
of the magneticplates is recommended, using the four holes in each plate.
Each sensor may be marked for use on a specific element:
Secondboom:
Attach anywhere on
the second boom
Chassis:
Attachon cab,oriented the same wayas the other sensors
(vertical)and not too closeto the engine(too much vibration).
Use magnetic mounting plates to attach sensors :
Assign the new Sensor
1) Installsuction cupson the windowsof the cab.
2) Attach cradles for the control unit and LED display.
3) Snap controlunit and LED display into the cradles.
4) Plug the power cableinto the cigarette lighter outlet.
Important: Do not attach the sensor to the magnetic plate yet!
Assign the new Sensor
Long-press ENTER to get into the
User Menu.
Press the DOWN arrow once to
getto SYSTEM SETTING.
PressENTER to access the
SYSTEM SETTING menu.
Press the DOWN arrow once to
gettoADD SENSOR.
PressENTER to access the
ADD SENSOR menu.
Choose
Assign the new Sensor
Choosewith the arrow keys to which
element you want to assign the new
sensorto (2nd boom, chassis,….).
Switch ON (attach to magnetic
plate)the new sensor.
After successful programming
the system indicatessuccess
andreturns to the „ADD
SENSOR“ screen.
Return to the main screen by
long-press„0/ESC“ three(3) times.
To use your new sensor you may
haveto access the calibration
section.
System can‘t detect a sensor.
Checkthat the new sensor is
switched on.
Calibrate the Chassis (Pitch) Sensor
Long-press ENTER to get into the
User Menu.
Press the DOWN arrow once to
getto the SYSTEM SETTING.
PressENTER to access the
SYSTEM SETTING menu. Press4 times
Press the DOWN arrow 4 times
to get to the CHASSIS
CALIBRATION.
PressENTER to access the
CHASSIS CALIBRATION
Menu.
Attach the new chassissensor to its
final location.
Long-press
Calibrate the Chassis (Pitch) Sensor
PressENTER to access the
CHASSISANGLE CALIBRATION.
Align the cabin parallel to the
tracks.
PressENTER to register this
position.Don‘t move until the
pointis successfullyregistered.
Rotate the cabin 180°.
PressENTER to ENABLE the
PITCH compensation.
Align the cabin parallel to the
tracks.
Calibrate the Chassis (Pitch) Sensor
Press the DOWN button once
to proceedto the SET
SEGMENTAB menu.
PressENTER to set the
segment lengthA-B. Use the
arrow keys to dial-in the value.
Confirm the new value with
ENTER.
Press the DOWN button once
to proceedto the SET
SEGMENT BC menu.
PressENTER to register this
position.Don‘t move until the
pointis successfullyregistered.
CHASSISANGLE
CALIBRATION done. Do not
move the sensor anymore from
this point on.
A B
Note:
-A is the theoreticalcenter of the
machine
-B is the pivot point between main
boom& chassis
-Measure the horizontal Distance
between A and B
Calibrate the Chassis (Pitch) Sensor
Long-press„0/ESC“ 4 times to
return to the main screen. The
chassissensor symbol is now
available too.
Chassis Calibration done.
PressENTER to set the
segment lengthB-C. Use the
arrow keys to dial-in the value. C
B
Long-press3 times
Note:
-B is the theoreticalcenter of the
machine
-C is the pivot point between main
boom& chassis
-Measure the vertical Distance
between B and C
To save this calibration you
should access the menu „SAVE
ALL“ in the advanced settings.
See the user manual „User
Menu“ for this.
Long-press ENTER to get into the
User Menu.
Press the DOWN arrow once to
getto the SYSTEM SETTING.
PressENTER to access the
SYSTEM SETTING menu. Press2 times
Press the DOWN arrow 2 times
to get to the CALIBRATION
menu.
PressENTER to start the new
calibration.Refer to the main
usermanual for a descriptionof
a new calibration.
Attach the new 2nd boom sensor to
its final location.
Long-press
Calibrate the 2nd Boom Sensor (or New Machine Calibration)
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