Autoline VX10 Roadmarking Controller System
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1. Basic Display Mode Large Sized Thickness and Speed Gauges Selected Pattern Descriptions Job Title Status for Paint Guns Bead Guns Latch Mode ON OFF Totaliser Counters Standard Display Mode Medium Sized Thickness and Speed Gauges Selected Pattern Descriptions Metre Litre Counters Job Title Status for Paint Guns Bead Guns Latch Mode ON OFF Totaliser Counters Autoline VX10 User Manual 5 Detailed Display Mode Selected Pattern Descriptions Metre Litre Counters Counter for Applied Distance lines only not gaps Reading for Average Thickness calculated over entire pattern distance Trigger Output Details Job Title Status for Paint Guns Bead Guns Latch Mode ON OFF Totaliser Counters Job Job 1 Thickness Uum Speed 357 12 102 BB 100 Solid PAINT GUNS otal Metres BEAD GUNS otal Litres White LATCH MODE otal Litres Yello Pattern Select Lin Basic Display Mode Job Job 1 Thickness Um Speed 102 BB 100 Solid PAINT GUNS otal Metres BEAD GUNS otal Litres White otal Litres Yello Standard Display Mode Autoline VX10 User Manual 6 Job Job 1 102 BB 100 Solid Pattern Distance Applied Distance 1 0 2 m m Litres Average Thicknes 3 5 6 ie L ym riggers Outputs 1234 PAINT GUNS otal Metres BEAD GUNS otal Litres White LATCH MODE otal Litres Yello Pattern Select Li Detailed Display Mode Job Select This key will enter the Job2. Select page where the required Job can be opened All marking data will be recorded to this Job when Marking Mode is entered The current job title is displayed in the top left corner of the display Job titles are listed only numerically for the software version V1 0 An upcoming software update will allow text fields to be entered so meaningful job titles can exist e g State Highway 16 Available with the Q3 2011 software update Pattern Select This key will enter the Pattern Select page When a pattern is selected in Idle Mode operation will automatically progress to Marking Mode Patterns can be viewed in either list format or graphical grid format Pattern Select View is set in Menu General 100 White Solid 100 White 3x7 Lane Line 100 100 White Solid 100 White 3x7 RRPM 10M 100 100 White Solid 100 White 3x7 RRPM 20M 100 100 White Solid 100 White MWAY 3x7 RPM Spot Infront 100 150 White Solid 150 White 1x2 150 100 White Solid 100 White 1x3 100 List Format Graphical Grid Format Autoline VX10 User Manual 7 Menu Operation The menu can only be accessed in Idle Mode Clear Counters Counters for patterns and totalisers can be cleared to zero Counters include distance and paint used There are several options when clearing counters All counters for current pattern Counters for individual patterns All pattern counters for current job Total metres counter Total litres counter for each pump Select the des
3. can have the line adjust setting edited globally or outputs can be adjusted individually Line Adjust can be set as either a distance based mm or time based ms value Time based adjustment gives an adjustment independent of the vehicle speed and is the preferred setting Distance based adjustment is a legacy option that provides a constant adjustment based on speed pulses Options PAINT OUTPUTS Disables Enables outputs for paint BEAD OUTPUTS Disables Enables outputs for beads LATCH MODE Disables Enables the Latch Mode function The above options can be enabled disabled using the touchscreen or function keys to toggle the ON OFF settings Press the Exit key when setting changes are complete Latch Mode Latch Mode latches ON the line outputs until the completion of the line pattern if enabled in the pattern program This semi automatic functionality is useful for remark work and multiple line barrier applications During remark work the start of the line output can be triggered by momentarily activating the input switch The programmed line length will be outputted and stopped automatically at completion Multiple line barrier applications can be configured so multiple line outputs turn off together when deactivated This provides a uniform line finish which is required in some applications The Latch Mode function is ignored by patterns containing only solid lines This is because these pattern
4. ired option and then press Clear Standby Standby mode is useful when traveling from one job site to another where it is desirable to disable all marking operation for safety reasons This saves the operator having to completely shut down the VX10 Vehicle Mount PC Standby mode turns off the peripheral power that powers the peripheral devices e g Remote Readouts Smartswitches Triggers Sensors etc The VX10 Vehicle Mount PC screen is also turned off Enter Standby Mode by pressing Menu Standby Mode Exit Standby Mode by pressing Standby Mode Setup This is where most system settings are configured General Line Adjust Units Can be set as either distance based or time based see page 13 Pattern Select View Can be set as either list or graphical grid format see page 10 Speed Display Accuracy Sets number of decimal places of speed display Minimum Speed Sets minimum speed that system will allow marking Speed Warning Range Disabled Available with the Q3 2011 software update Thickness Warning Range Disabled Available with the Q3 2011 software update Readout Backlight Sets the backlight level on the remote readouts Sensors Calibration procedures for speed and pump sensors are located in this sub menu Follow on screen prompts for detailed calibration instructions Triggers Line Break Sets the triggers that activate the Line Break function Trigger Offset Value Se
5. n whilst no patierns are active will de select the pattern and revert the VX10 to Idle Mode stopped Changing Patterns In Latch Mode There are two methods of changing patterns in Latch Mode These are instant pattern change and queued pattern change Both methods allow for pattern change without stopping Instant Pattern Change This method of pattern change is most useful during remark work where the pattern transition point can be unpredictable To change patiern press the next pattern button WITHOUT the microswitch held down e The current pattern stops immediately and the next pattern is selected and started e ifthe pattern is programmed with the auto start feature set then the line outputs will activate automatically Otherwise pressing the microswitch activates the line outputs Queued Pattern Change This method of pattern change is most useful during new work where the pattern transition can be predicted To change pattern press the next pattern button WITH the microswitch held down e The current pattern will complete the last line or gap before changing to the next pattern e During the transition period the next pattern s LED will flash to indicate a pending pattern change Autoline VX10 User Manual 12 Cycle Lock Cycle Lock allows for hands free operation This is advantageous during long distances of continuous pattern application because the operator does not need to hold down the microswitch throughou
6. ode Select patterns by pressing the pattern buttons The microswitch is then used to start stop marking Pressing the microswitch will start the pattern outputs Releasing the microswitch will stop the pattern outputs e No outputs will auto start No patterns will latch ON e Pressing the STOP button will de select the pattern and revert the VX10 to Idle Mode stopped Latch Mode Latch Mode latches ON the line outputs until the completion of the line pattern if enabled in the pattern program This semi automatic functionality is useful for remark work and multiple line barrier applications The pattern is selected by pressing the required pattern button e If the pattern is programmed with the auto start feature set then the line outputs will activate automatically Otherwise pressing the microswitch activates the line outputs e Patterns with only solid line outputs e g BB Solid Edgeline will be latched ON indefinitely in Latch Mode This indefinite latching only occurs when the pattern is activated using the Smartswitch standard trigger operation will not cause indefinite latching During remark work the start of the line output can be triggered by pressing and releasing the microswitch The programmed line length will be outputted and stopped automatically at completion Pattern outputs can be deactivated by either pressing the STOP button or pressing the MODE button to revert to Manual Mode Pressing the STOP butto
7. rmsd QUICK USER GUIDE Autoline VX10 Roadmarking Controller System Rev 1 0 Autoline VX10 User Manua 1 Table of Contents Hardware Tour Main Operation Operation Description Idle Mode Operation Menu Operation Marking Mode Operation Smartswitch Autoline VX10 User Manual oon ol k oO 11 Hardware Tour VX10 Vehicle Mount PC POWER LED BRIGHTNESS CONTROL Power Indicator LED Green LED is ON if power is applied to VX10 Vehicle Mount PC Brightness Control Keys These keys turn the brightness of the screen UP and DOWN During day operation the brightness is best set to a high brightness During night operation the brightness is best set to a low brightness USB Port USB memory stick can be connected for software updates and data downloads There are also 2 x USB ports along the bottom I O panel USB download of work will be available as an optional add on This will be available with the Q3 2011 software update Touchscreen The display is a touchscreen and provides intuitive menu navigation and operation Active key areas can be simply touched Function Keys There are five illuminated function keys along the bottom F1 F5 These can be used instead of the touchscreen The banner along the bottom of the screen will display the function of each key Autoline VX10 User Manual 3 POWER BUTTON te Power Button Press power buiton to turn VX10 ON The VX10 can be shu
8. s do not have a known end to the line Marking Operation Basic marking operation as follows 1 Select pattern 2 Set Paint Outputs Bead Outputs Latch Mode ON OFF as required 3 Drive vehicle at required application speed 4 Activate trigger to start line outputs Deactivate trigger to stop line outputs Press STOP key to disable marking immediately and revert to Idle Mode Refer to the Smartswitch section for instructions regarding marking operation with the Smartswitch Autoline VX10 User Manual 10 Smartswitch Introduction The Smartswitch device provides the following features e Quick pattern selection e Ability to change patterns without stopping e Improves application of multiple line patterns e g Barrier patterns e Cycle Lock allows for hands free operation e Remote control of line adjustment settings e Both RHS SX10 LHS SX11 models available Expansion Mi itch Port ICroswitc AUTOLINE MANUAL ORT CYCLE Lock SMARTSWITCH AUX1 Operation General Mode Operation When the Smartswitch is powered up the current Mode is indicated by either the Manual or Latch Mode LEDs being illuminated This indication also acts as a Power ON indicator The Mode operation is global and synchronised with and the VX10 Mode setting i e Turning off Latch Mode on Smartswitch also disables Latch Mode on VX10 and vice versa Autoline VX10 User Manual 11 Manual M
9. t operation When in Latch Mode and a pattern is active pressing the MODE button while the microswitch is depressed will result in the Cycle Lock being enabled The Cycle Lock can be disabled by either pressing the STOP button or pressing the MODE button to revert to Latch Mode The Cycle Lock will remain enabled when patterns are changed Enable Cycle Lock Hold down microswitch and press MODE button Disable Cycle Lock Press STOP button or press MODE button to revert to Latch Mode Line Adjustment Keys The Line Adjustment keys can be used to adjust the length of the lines remotely without having to change the settings on the VX10 Vehicle Mount PC The key decreases the line length while the key increases the line length This User Manual is intended for reference purposes only All manual content and product specifications are subject to change without notice No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means electronic photocopying recording or otherwise without prior written permission of the publisher All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies RMSD Ltd 2011 Autoline VX10 User Manual 13
10. t down by also pressing the power button this takes a few seconds to occur However the preferred method of shut down is via the menu command LX10 Controller INPUT 1 INPUT 2 LHS RHS EXPANSION PORTS O TRIGGERS O AUTOLINE CONTROLLER o 8888 x 8888 PUMP 1 PUMP 2 OUTPUT 1 4 OUTPUT 5 8 Speed Pump Sensors Power Autoline VX10 User Manual Main Operation Operation Description There are two main modes of operation Idle Mode and Marking Mode The modes can be identified by the STOP START key on the function banner Idle Mode Idle Mode is where the functions that are carried out with the vehicle stationary are performed These include setup calibration clearing counters selecting jobs software updates downloading data etc Idle Mode is identified by the display of START in the bottom right corner of the screen Marking Mode Marking Mode is where the tasks that are associated with marking are performed These include enabling and disabling paint and bead power selecting patterns and marking patterns etc Marking Mode is identified by the display of STOP in the bottom right corner of the screen Press START key to enter Marking Mode Press STOP key to revert to Idle Mode Idle Mode Operation Display Modes There are three display modes that can be selected The display mode can be changed in Idle Mode or Marking Mode Press the Display Mode key to change display mode
11. ts the offset between when the trigger is activated and when the output is activated Trigger Offset Enable Enables Disables trigger offset function Autoline VX10 User Manual 8 Outputs Distance Spot Length Sets length for distance based spots Timed Spot Length Sets duration of time based spots Fast Output Speed Sets speed threshold for fast slow paint output operation Output Offsets Sets offsets between outputs to help match material placement on road Useful for the matched placement of paint and beads Output Types Sets the material type for each output Diagnostics The Diagnostics mode provides a method of testing sensors triggers and outputs About Displays software version details and licencing information Shut down This is the preferred method of shutting down the VX10 Vehicle Mount PC rather than using the Power Button Autoline VX10 User Manual Marking Mode Operation Pattern Select This key will enter the Pattern Select page Patterns can be viewed in either graphical format or list format Pattern Select View is set in Menu General Line Adjust Line Adjust setting compensates for mechanical delays within the system by increasing decreasing the line length output slightly The mechanical delays are be introduced by the air system solenoids and guns etc The outputs used by the selected patterns are listed Either all outputs
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