ETM ETM-FA-T-4 FARM ALERT User Manual MANUAL

ETM Industries Inc FARM ALERT MANUAL

MANUAL

USER GUIDETransformix Engineering Inc.50 Grant Timmins Dr, Unit 3Kingston, Ont.K7L 4V4
E.T.M Industries User GuideTransformix Engineering Inc. iTABLE OF CONTENTSGENERAL DESCRIPTION:.......................................................................................................................... 1SIGNAL LIGHT OPERATIONS: .................................................................................................................. 1REPLACEABLE COMPONENTS: ............................................................................................................... 4Taillight LED board:.................................................................................................................................. 4Taillight Computer/Battery Module:.......................................................................................................... 5Keypad unit:................................................................................................................................................ 7TAILLIGHT/KEYPAD BATTERY REPLACEMENT:................................................................................ 8Taillight unit battery replacement: ............................................................................................................. 8Keypad unit battery replacement: .............................................................................................................. 9ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS:............................................................................................................. 10Keypad unit:.............................................................................................................................................. 10Taillight unit: ............................................................................................................................................ 10MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS: .......................................................................................................... 11Keypad unit:.............................................................................................................................................. 11Taillight unit: ............................................................................................................................................ 11
E.T.M Industries User GuideTransformix Engineering Inc. 1GENERAL DESCRIPTION:The FARM ALERT system provides a farmer with a wireless lighting system foruse on agricultural implements. This wireless system allows the user to control theturn signals, hazard lights, brake lights, and running lights all from a keypad unitlocated near the driver. Each signal is simply activated by pressing thecorresponding key on the keypad. Lights on the keypad unit will indicate that asignal has been sent and received. These lights will continue to operate until asignal is sent to cancel the operation by simply pressing the same correspondingbutton on the keypad unit.SIGNAL LIGHT OPERATIONS:Sufficient LED lighting is used to ensure running light visibility at 150 meters ona clear night. Signal Type ResultLeft Turn: Left Side, Bright, FlashingRight Turn: Right Side, Bright, FlashingBrake Lights: Left and Right Side, BrightHazard Lights: Left and Right Side, Bright, FlashingRunningLights: Left and Right Side, Dim Bright - All LEDs on Dim - Half of the LEDs on
E.T.M Industries User GuideTransformix Engineering Inc. 2KEYPAD OVERVIEW:Note: The selected function will continue to operate until a signal is sent tocancel the function by simply pressing the same corresponding button.Right button: By pressing the RIGHT button on thekeypad a signal is sent to the taillight unit to activate theright turning lights, a red confirmation light located abovethe button will let the user know that the signal was sentand received by the keypad unit. Left button: By pressing the LEFT button on the keypada signal is sent to the taillight unit to activate the leftturning lights. Brake button: By pressing the BRAKE button on thekeypad a signal is sent to the taillight unit to activate thebrake lights. The brake lights will continue to operateuntil a signal is sent to cancel the operation by simplypressing the same corresponding button. Running button: By pressing the RUNNING button onthe keypad a signal is sent to the taillight unit to activatethe running lights.
E.T.M Industries User GuideTransformix Engineering Inc. 3Hazard button: By pressing the HAZARD button on thekeypad a signal is sent to the taillight unit to activate thehazard lights. Both lights above the RIGHT and theLEFT buttons will flash as a confirmation that hazard hasbeen selected.Low battery keypad/taillight: A warning light willactivate if the battery level for the keypad or the taillightdrops below a certain level letting the user know that thebatteries will have to be changed.
E.T.M Industries User GuideTransformix Engineering Inc. 4REPLACEABLE COMPONENTS:The replaceable components that make up the electrical hardware are:1. Taillight LED board2. Taillight Computer/Battery Module3. Keypad unitTaillight LED board:The taillight lens module consists of a red molded lens cap, three screws and aLED circuit board. If the LED circuit board needs to be replaced, a new board canbe easily installed.LED board removalTo remove an LED board:1) Remove the three lens screws from the red lens cap and then remove the lenscap.2) Remove the two screws securing to the LED board.3) Remove the LED board by pulling up on the LED board so that it disconnectsfrom the connector located just underneath the board.LED board replacementTo replace an LED board:1) Take the new replacement LED board and by pushing down fit the board intothe connector insuring that the connector is in the correct position.2) Reinstall the two LED board screws.3) Then place the red lens cap back over the main housing and reinstall the threelens screws.4) Make sure that the drainage lip on the red lens cap is facing down on thetaillight unit.
E.T.M Industries User GuideTransformix Engineering Inc. 5 Diagram 1: LED Board AssemblyTaillight Computer/Battery Module:The Taillight Computer Module consists of an ON/OFF switch, batterycompartment and submerged electronics. If the Taillight Computer Module needsto be replaced, a new module can be easily installed.Taillight module removalTo remove the Taillight Computer Module:1) Remove the four cover screws, then remove the cover.2) Remove the four screws located at the top and the bottom of the ComputerModule.3) Remove the Computer Module by pulling up on the Module so that itdisconnects from the two connectors located to the left and right side of themodule just underneath.
E.T.M Industries User GuideTransformix Engineering Inc. 6Taillight module replacementTo replace the Taillight Computer Module:1) Take the new replacement Taillight module and by pushing down fit themodule into the connectors insuring that the connectors are in the correctpositions.2) Reinstall the four screws located at the top and the bottom of the ComputerModule.3) Replace the cover insuring that the ON/OFF switch fits properly with the spaceprovided in the cover, then reinstall the four cover screws.4) Make sure that the switch is on the right side of the taillight unit.Diagram 2: Taillight Housing Assembly
E.T.M Industries User GuideTransformix Engineering Inc. 7Keypad unit:The Keypad unit consists of five membrane push buttons, four confirmation lightsand two low battery indicator lights. The Keypad unit is automatically turned onwhen a button is pushed. If the Keypad unit needs to be replaced because of aproblem, the entire Keypad unit has to be replaced. (No serviceable parts insidethe Keypad unit, except for the battery.)Diagram 3: Keypad Replacement
E.T.M Industries User GuideTransformix Engineering Inc. 8TAILLIGHT/KEYPAD BATTERY REPLACEMENT:Taillight unit battery replacement:The batteries that are used in the taillight and the keypad are easily found atconvenience stores (4 x ‘D’cells, 1 x 9V cell). The main taillight section uses fourD cell batteries that can be changed by first removing the four cover screws, andthen removing the cover. The old batteries can now be removed and replaced.Replace the cover ensuring that the ON/OFF switch fits properly with the spaceprovided in the cover, then reinstall the four cover screws.Diagram 4: Taillight Battery Replacement
E.T.M Industries User GuideTransformix Engineering Inc. 9Keypad unit battery replacement:The keypad unit uses one 9 volt battery that can be easily changed, by firstremoving the four back cover screws, and then removing the back cover. The oldbattery can now be removed and replaced. Replace the back cover, then reinstallthe four cover screws. Diagram 5: Keypad Battery Change
E.T.M Industries User GuideTransformix Engineering Inc. 10 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS:Keypad unit:RF Range: 100 FtBattery type: One 9 voltBattery life: Approximately 200 hours of normal operation at 25° C withalkaline(under use) batteries.Taillight unit:RF Range: 100 FtBattery type: Four D cell’sBattery life: Approximately 200 hours of normal operation at 25° C withalkaline(under use) batteries.A low-battery detector is built into the keypad/taillight system. There are lights onthe keypad unit to indicate a low battery condition for both the keypad unit andthe taillight unit. Each unit is designed to withstand a temperature range between -20° C and +50° C. Both the keypad unit and the taillight unit are also designed towithstand impact, vibration and to protect the electronic components from theelements such as wind, water and dust.
E.T.M Industries User GuideTransformix Engineering Inc. 11MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS:The mechanical system is made up of 2 assembled parts. One part is a hand heldkeypad unit that can be mounted in the cab of the vehicle. The second is a taillightunit that can be mounted on the rear of the implement under tow. Both units aredesigned to withstand impact and vibration loading and will protect the electroniccomponents from the elements. Keypad unit:Temperature range: -20° to +50°Height: 3.1”Width: 7.3”Weight: 250gTaillight unit:Temperature range: -20° to +50°Height: 4.3”Width: 72”Weight: 1950gTHIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1)THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICEMUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THATMAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION IN THE DEVICE.L’UTILISATION DE CE DISPOSITIF EST AUTORISEE SEULEMENT AUXCONDITIONS SUIVANTES: (1) IL NE DOIT PAS PRODUIR DE BROUILLAGE,ET (2) L’TILISATEUR DU DISPOSITIF DOIT ETRE PRET A ACCEPTER TOUTBROUILLAGE RADIOELECTRIQUE RECU, MEME SI CE BROUILLAGE ESTSUSCEPTIBLE DE COMPROMETTRE LE FONCTIONNEMENT DUDISPOSITIF.

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