HYMIX · 2019-01-10 · DECREASE Drum charge Speed : Press key 5 @ any time When ignition is switched on Drum speed is Zero. Pressing Button 1 (Drum Charge) will INCREASE charge speed

HYMIX

Mix Master Series

Operation Manual

V 1.2 (February 2018 Beta)

Combined Software V 3.0.0 Beta

Updates to Manual

V 1.1

• Updates page. P2

• Slump check and adjust, no calibration warning. P15

V 1.2

• E Stop wording changed to Panic Button. P4

• Keypad button, hold time indicated. P5

• Add notes to keypad transfer. P7

• Add notes to work lamp operation P8

• Add notes to drum charge/discharge operation. P11 and P12

• Add notes to drum pause/resume operationP13

• Add note to Load Under Plant operation. P14

• Add front keypad warning for Panic Button pressed P18

• Add information about manual and feedback loop drum control, regarding charge/discharge speed display. P25

• Change semi auto addition of water function, quantities are now added in 5L increments instead of 20L increments. P34

• Update Auto Slump Check and Adjust Flow Diagram. P15

• Addition of a contents page. P3

• Warning LEDs now show on ‘Load Under Plant’ button. P19

Contents

Keypads………….………………………………………………………….P4Front Keypad………….………………………………………….……...P5Rear Keypad…….…………………………………………………………P6Transferring Keypad Control………….……………………………P7 Lights………….……………………………………………………………...P8Engine Control……………..................................................P9Drum Control………….………………………………………………….P11Auto Slump Check and Adjust (Front Keypad)…………….P15Keypad Warnings………….……………………………………………P16VFX………….…………………………………………………………………P20Start Up………….………………………………………………………….P21Number Pad………….…………………………………………………..P23Standard Control………….…………………………………………...P24Slump Management………….………………………………………P27Calibration………….……………………………………………………..P30Water Addition………….……………………….........................P33Dashboard…………………………………………………………………P35Settings……….…………………………………………………………….P36About Screens………….……………………………………………....P39

Using HYMIX Keypads

Turn on Vehicle Ignition

Panic Button Pressed

Cab Keypad should not show LED’s

Cab Keypad Top Row LED’s ALL FLASH, and system cannot be activated for operation.

Note: If system already in operation then drum immediately stops, and work lamps and strobe

lamps are activated. If the hand brake is applied, then the engine will also be switched off. After disengaging the panic button, the system will

need re-activation at the front keypad.

Panic Button Normal position

Keypad NOT Active

CONTROL SYSTEM READY IF BLUE LED is shown above the key 6 below

To Activate control systemPress these 2 keys together (Key 2& 3)

FROM CAB ONLY

FRONT KEYPAD CAN BE USED as next page

CAB or FRONT Keypad

Button 5 DRUM

DISCHARGE –hold 1s and

release *

Button 6 DRUM Pause

Resume *

Button 7 Cancel Reverse

Alarm(Not in Use Yet)

Button 8 WORKLAMPS

Button 1 DRUM

CHARGE -hold 1s and

release *

Button 2 Driving To Job -

hold 2s and release *

Button 3 Loading

Under Plant -hold 2s and

release *

Button 4 STROBELIGHTS

* This key is only available if Drum control is fitted

Before utilising control of vehicle rear, make sure it is safe to do so.!

DRUMCHARGE *

REAR Keypad (Mix Master I & II)

ENGINEStart/Stop

ENGINERev + Inc

STROBELIGHTS

* This key is only available if Drum control is fitted

DRUMDISCHARGE

*

DRUMPause

Resume

ENGINERev - Dec

WORKLAMPS

Before utilising control of engine make sure the vehicle is in neutral with the handbrake on.!

TRANSFERRING KEYPAD CONTROL

IF FRONT Keypad active

FRONT

Once Keypad control has been transferred BLUE LED (Key 6) will turn off

IF REAR Keypad active

To Transfer Keypad control to REARPress these 2 keys together (Key 2&3)

FROM CAB ONLY

Once Keypad control has been transferred BLUE LED (key 6) will turn off on REAR

Keypad BLUE LED (key 6) of FRONT Keypad will turn

ON

To Transfer Keypad control back to CAB /FRONT

Press these 2 keys together (Key 2&3)

FROM CAB ONLY

REAR

To Take Keypad control from CABPress these 2 keys together (Key 2&3)

FROM REAR ONLY

Once Keypad control has been transferred BLUE LED (Key 6) will turn ON

Notes: Keypad control cannot be transferredd to the rear keypad unless the

handbrake is applied.Releasing the handbrake will automatically

transfer control to the front keypad and stop any system control over the vehicle

engine rpm.

LIGHTS

Ignition ON

End markers = ONLeft markers = ON

Right markers = ON

Ignition OFF

End markers = OFFOS Markers = OFFNS Markers = OFF

To turn on Strobes, Press Key 4 on ANY keypad (if it’s active)

All strobes turns ON Green LED (Key 4) turn ON

To turn on work lamps, Press Key 8 on ANY keypad (if it’s active)

All work lamps turns ON Green LED (Key 8) turn ON

Indicators OFF

Left Indicators ON

End markers = ONLeft markers = Flashing

Right markers = ON

Right Indicators ON

End markers = ONLeft markers = ON

Right markers = Flashing

Notes: If 20 mph vehicle speed is exceeded, the work lamps will automatically switch off.

Engine Control

Activate the rear keypad (See Switching Keypad control on page 4)Note: Engine can only be controlled from Rear keypad

Engine Start: Press key 2 for 3 seconds

Engine Start Conditions:1. Ignition ON2. Hand brake ON (rear keypad

key 2 Green LED is on)3. EXT Switch ON (SCANIA Only)

Orange LED will flash whilst engine is starting and turn solid once started.

Before utilising control of vehicle rear make sure it is safe to do so!

If Engine started in the cab: (to allow Engine Speed Control)1. Hand brake ON (rear keypad key 2

Green LED is on)2. EXT Switch ON (SCANIA Only)

Engine Stop: Press key 2 for 2 seconds when Engine is running

Orange LED will flash for 2 seconds whilst Engine is stopping and go off

after the key is released.

Note: If Hand brake off (rear keypad key 2 Red LED is on) then

engine cannot be started or stopped at the rear

Engine Control

Before utilising control of vehicle rear make sure it is safe to do so!

Increase Engine Speed: Press and hold key 3

Engine speed will go up/down by 50 rpm for every 0.5s key 3 or 7 are held.

700 - 799rpmRed LED flashes. 800 – 1400rpm Red LED turns

ON solid (key 3 & 7)

1100 - 1199rpmGreen LED

flashes. 1200 –1400rpm Green

LED turns ON solid (key 3 & 7)

900 - 999rpmOrange LED

flashes. 1000 –1400rpm

Orange LED turns ON solid

(key 3 & 7)

1200 - 1399rpm Blue LED flashes.

1400rpm Blue LED turns ON

solid (key 3 & 7)

Decrease Engine Speed: Press and hold key 7

Drum Control (Only available if fitted)

Drum Charge and INCREASE Charge Speed: Press key 1

Drum start charging at 12.5% and Blue LED will be flashing on Key 1

Every time key 1 is pressed Drum charge speed will increase by 12.5% and LEDs

will be changed as follows

12.5% Charge

25% Charge

37.5% Charge

50% Charge

62.5% Charge

75% Charge

87.5% Charge

100% Charge

INCREASE Drum Charge Speed : Press key 1 @ any time

DECREASE Drum charge Speed : Press key 5 @ any time

When ignition is switched on Drum speed is Zero.Pressing Button 1 (Drum Charge) will INCREASE charge speed in 12.5% steps with each press.Pressing Button 5 (Drum Discharge) will DECREASE charge speed in 12.5% steps with each press.Button 1 & 5 can be used at any time drum speed is enabled .

Before operating drum control make sure it is safe to do so.!

Note: If handbrake applied, any drum charge equal to or greater than 50%

will result in engine speed auto ramping to 1100rpm

Drum Control (Only available If fitted)

Drum Discharge and INCREASE Discharge speed:

Press key 5

Drum start discharging at 12.5% and Red LED will be flashing on Key 5

Every time you press key 5, Drum discharge speed will increase by 12.5%

and LEDs will be changed as follows

12.5% Discharge

25% Discharge

37.5% Discharge

50% Discharge

62.5% Discharge

75% Discharge

87.5% Discharge

100% Discharge

Drum discharge speed INCREASE: Press key 5 @ any time

Drum discharge speed DECREASE: Press key 1 @ any time

When ignition is switched on Drum speed is Zero.Pressing Button 5 (Drum Charge) will INCREASE discharge Speed in 12.5% steps with each press.Pressing Button 1 (Drum Discharge) will DECREASE discharge Speed in 12.5% steps with each press.Button 1 & 5 can be used at any time drum speed is enabled .


Note: If handbrake applied, any drum discharge equal to or greater than 50%

will result in engine speed auto ramping to 1100rpm

Drum Control (Only available If fitted)

Drum Pause: Rear KeypadPress key 6 while charge or

discharge

1. All LEDs will go off on Key 1 and 52. Drum stops and engine rpm goes to

idle.3. Key 6 red LED will be ON

Drum Resume: Rear KeypadPress key 6 when it’s paused

1. All LEDs will revert back to last state2. Drum speed, direction and engine

rpm return to the last known state.3. Key 6 green LED will be ON


Notes: At front keypad, the pause and resume will only control drum speed and

not the engine rpm.On front and rear keypads, if paused,

pressing the drum charge/discharge button will cancel the pause/resume function.

Drum Control (Only available if fitted)

Driving to the Job: Press key 2 on CAB keypad for 2 seconds

1. Drum start charging at 6%2. Key 2 green LED will be ON

Loading under the plant: Press key 3 on CAB keypad for 2 seconds

1. Drum start charging at 100%2. Key 3 green LED will be ON

Conditions:1. Hand brake ON2. Gearbox in Neutral

To turn off, press key 2 on CAB keypad again for 2 seconds

1. Drum stop charging 2. Key 2 LED will be OFF

To turn off, press key 3 on CAB keypad again for 2 seconds

1. Drum stop charging 2. Key 3 LED will be OFF


Note: Engine speed will auto ramp to 1100rpm

Auto Slump Check and Adjust(Front Keypad - Mix Master III)

1. On Front Keypad, Press Button 1 & 2 Simultaneously.

Slump Check and Adjust at Front Keypad

6.1 Handbrake Not Applied (Driving) 6.2 Handbrake Applied (On Site)

Notes: Litres/Unit pressure are validated through trials, this is programmable once established. Water addition (litres) = litres/unit pressure x unit pressure difference.

Driver can exit slump check and adjust mode at any time by pressing button 1 & 2 Simultaneously or by power cycling the vehicle ignition.

3. Changes button 2 from driving to site button, to start slump check and adjust button. Buttons 1, 3, 5 and 6 are disabled but button 1 drum charge LEDs still indicate current drum speed.

4. Press and hold button 2 for 3s

5. Button 2 Green LED flashes, all other button LEDs turn off.

8.2 System compares the average high pressure reading with the calibrated high pressure for 10 RPM.

9.1 If pressures are equal (within tolerance), Green LED on button 2 goes to solid state.

9.2 If average pressure is lower than calibrated pressure, then all keypad red LEDs flash and all 4 LEDs flash on button 2.

7.1 Charge drum at 5 RPM. Count 5 revolutions, on revolution 3 store the highest hydraulic oil pressure, on revolution 4 store the highest hydraulic oil pressure and on revolution 5 store the highest hydraulic oil pressure.

Record the average of the 3 high pressures.

7.2 Charge drum at 10 RPM. Count 5 revolutions, on revolution 3 store the highest hydraulic oil pressure, on revolution 4 store the highest hydraulic oil pressure and on revolution 5 store the highest hydraulic oil pressure.

Record the average of the 3 high pressures.

8.1 System compares the average high pressure reading with the calibrated high pressure for 5 RPM.

9.3 If average pressure is higher than calibrated pressure, water is added. Button 2 blue LED comes on whilst water being added. During operation pressures are checked in background, if actual slump = target slump, water addition stops.

10.1. Indication LEDs remain on until the driver acknowledges them by pressing button 1 & 2 simultaneously, or the vehicle ignition is power cycled. In both cases slump check and adjust mode is exited. Drum RPM returns to last known setting.

2.1 If no relevant alarms are active, then system enters slump check and adjust mode,

all LEDs on button 2 turn on.

2.2 If system calibration has expired, or any other alarms relating to the process are active, then all LEDs on button 2 flash, slump check and adjust mode cannot be

accessed. Operator exits by pressing same keys again

10.3 Water addition has completed. Drum turns for approx. 2 minutes. Handbrake off 5RPM drum speedHandbrake on 10RPM drum speed

10.2. Water tank level has fallen below 40L before water addition was completed. Water addition stops, all LEDs on button 2 flash until acknowledged by operator by pressing button 1 and 2 simultaneously, exiting slump check and adjust mode.

Low Ambient Temperature Warning

CAB / FRONT Keypad BLUE LED’s FLASH

AND REAR Keypad BLUE LED’s FLASH

ECU Communication Warning

CAB / FRONT Keypad RED LED’s FLASH

AND REAR Keypad RED LED’s FLASH

Hydraulic Oil Temperature High Warning (MMIII)

CAB / FRONT Keypad Orange LED’s FLASH

Panic Button Pressed (Front Keypad)

Keypad Control Transfer Warnings

If engine running and the handbrake is off. Attempts to transfer control to the rear keypad will activate flashing of all LEDs on key 2, on both keypads and control will not transfer to rear keypad.

If engine is not running, handbrake is off, control is at the rear and then the engine is started from the cab, control of both keypads will be disabled and the LEDs of key 2 on both keypads will flash until control is activated at the front keypad by pressing buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously.

Using the VFX (Mix Master III)

Below is a typical VFX interface. It features a screen display and 8 buttons.

A B

CE

G

DF

H

SCREEN AREA

The VFX works exactly like the rear keypad, with added features and controls. Control is passed to the VFX by pressing keys 2&3 at the front. In

Addition control can be taken at the rear by pressing keys G and H together if the front keypad is first activated.

PASSWORDS:

• 0000 – Operator• 1234 – Concrete Technician• 5678 – Fleet Manager• 9999 - Hymix

Using the VFX: Start-up

After powering on, the VFX will start on the ‘Home’ screen. To use the VFX properly, the user must first log-in at the appropriate security level. To

navigate to the log-in screen, press ‘Setup’ button (key E).

From the Setup screen, press the ‘Security’ button (key D) to reach the security screen to log-in.

Using the VFX: Start-up

Having navigated to the Security screen (shown below). The user must now enter the appropriate password, enabling the relevant features.

Press ‘LOG IN’ (key A) to open the VFX number pad, then enter a provided password. The next section explains the use of the Number pad, but once a

valid password has been entered, the screen will update like below:

The user now has access to the rest of the VFX. From here, press the ‘Standard Control’ button (key H) to go straight to the respective screen, or key E to return to Setup.

Please note: the user will not be logged out until the VFX is powered off, or until the user manually logs out themselves by pressing the ‘LOG OUT’ button (key C).

Using the VFX: Using the Number Pad

LEFT

DOWN

UP RIGHTSELECT

Certain features of the VFX require the use of the ‘Number pad’ like entering a password for example. The controls for using the Numpad are explained:

Movement and Selection:To show which number/button is

selected, the icon selected is highlighted in a different colour. Use

LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN to change which icon is selected. Then press SELECT to enter the selected

number.

Enter, Clear and Cancel:Three other buttons show on the screen, ENT, CLR and CAN. They can be

selected just like choosing a number, but perform different tasks:• ENT – Confirms entered number, and outputs to the program. Then

closes the numpad.• CLR – Clears the Text Field box.• CAN – Cancels the entry and closes the numpad without making changes

Text Field:The numbers entered will

display in this text box. Pressing CLR will delete anything shown

in the box.

Using the VFX: Standard Control Screen

The VFX Standard Control screen bares resemblance to the Keypad. The icons represent the same functionality, but are operated using VFX keys.

ENGINEStart/Stop

STROBELIGHTS

DRUMDISCHARGE

(Hold button for 1 second

and release for 1 increment)

DRUMPause

Resume

WORKLAMPS

DRUMCHARGE (Hold

button for 1 second and release for 1 increment)

ENGINERev + Inc

ENGINERev - Dec

Before utilising control of engine make sure the vehicle is in neutral with the handbrake on.!


The Standard Control screen provides a range of additional features, which are detailed below: It should be noted that drum charge/discharge is displayed below as

a % with full speed equal to 100%, this applies to the system when it is in manual drum control mode. \normally the system will be in feedback loop control mode and

drum charge/discharge speed will be displayed in rpm with full speed equal to 14 rpm.

Real Time Clock

Colour State:The buttons will change colours

to indicate activity

Water info: The display shows a

water level gauge and a flow meter

Drum Discharge/Charge Speed: Displays 0-100% of Drum Discharge (Left)

and Charge (Right) speed.

Engine Speed bar: Displays level of

Engine Speed between idle and

100%

Engine Speed display: Displays Engine Speed or

pause symbol if Pause button (F) is pressed once.

Drum Speed display: Displays set Drum Speed. Changes

colour to indicate charge/discharge. Charging

(Yellow) or Discharging (Blue).

Drum Pause: When the Drum Pause/Resume button is pressed

(F), the Drum Speed will gradually reduce to 0 and a Pause icon will be visible. The colour represents whether the drum was charging (Yellow) or Discharging (Blue).

%


Return to Home Page: To return to the Home page, press the Drum Discharge and Drum Charge Buttons down at the same time and release.

Messages: Messages will display when certain conditions are met

i.e. the ‘Parking Brake OFF’ message will show when the

Parking Brake is off.

Using the VFX: Slump Management

The Slump Management screen can be accessed via the Home screen.

DASHBOARDSCREEN CALIBRATION

SCREEN

WATERSCREEN

START SLUMP

PROCESS

STANDARDCONTROL

SLUMPCAMERA


Active Pressure Gauge:Displays active pressure

reading, live from pressure sensors

Target Slump: Shows the set Target Slump. Can be changed through the Calibration

process. While the Slump Process is active, the font and box colour will flash until the process is cancelled or the target is met.

Slump Process Information: When the Slump Process starts, it will begin the check and adjust procedure. The process will assess the pressure in

the hydraulic system, and will compare it with the target pressures. Afterwards, 3 possible outcomes will occur:

• Pressure Low – Displays ‘Excess Water’ – There is too much water in the drum.

• Pressure High – Displays ‘Adding Water’ – There is not enough water in the drum, so water will be automatically added until target met.

• Pressure within tolerance – Displays ‘Target Met’ – The slump meets the target pressures.

• Press the ‘Start Slump Process’ button D (now displaying a red cross) to end the process.


Return to Slump Management

Video Display: The video will display a live feed from inside the drum.

Target Slump: Functions exactly the same as the target slump display in

the slump Management Screen

To access the Slump Camera screen, the user must press the slump camera button on the Slump Management screen.

Standard Control Shortcut:Pressing ‘key H’ can actually take the user straight to the

Standard Control screen.

Using the VFX: Calibration

The Calibration screen should be used by a Concrete Technician and cannot be accessed by operator level security.

SET TARGET SLUMP

START CALIBRATION SAVE

RESULTS

SETUPSLUMP

MANAGEMNT

Only at VFX: Calibration

The Calibration screen requires Concrete Technician access or above to use, and can be accessed via the Setup or Slump

Management screens.

Set Target Slump: Displays the selected Target Slump. Pressing button (C) increases the value by 25, cycling back to 0 after

125

Saved Slump Pressure: Displays the Target Slump pressure values recorded at the last

calibration.

Start Calibration: When the calibration process is started, the user will not be able to leave this

screen until its cancelled or completed. The white box beside

displaying ‘Start’ is a message display, and displays messages on the state of the process. When the process is complete, the user must press ‘SAVE’ in order to record the

pressures.

Target Slump Pressure: During the Calibration process,

assessed pressures will be recorded here. The value boxes will flash green to indicate the process is active, and will stay solid when done. When the save button is pressed, the

assessed pressures are saved to the saved slump pressure

boxes above.

Only at VFX: Calibration Process

1. Handbrake Applied (On Site)

2. Concrete adjusted to desired slump by a Concreate Technician

3. Enter Calibration Screen (Security Level Concrete Tech). Start Calibration.

4. Drum charges at 5 RPM for 5 revolutions, on revolution 3 highest hydraulic oil pressure is stored, on revolution 4 the highest hydraulic oil pressure is stored, and on revolution 5 the highest hydraulic oil pressure is stored. The average of

the 3 high pressures is recorded.

5. Drum charges at 10 RPM for 5 revolutions, on revolution 3 the highest hydraulic oil pressure is stored, on revolution 4

the highest hydraulic oil pressure is stored, and on revolution 5 the highest hydraulic oil pressure is stored. The

average of the 3 high pressures is recorded.

6. The drum stops and the load can be discharged in the normal way.

7. Concrete Technician tests slump for its actual slump value.

8. The Slump value can then be recorded against the average high pressures at 5 RPM and 10 RPM for the future

checking of slump.

9. Date of calibration is automatically updated when saved.

Note: A warning is activated 12 weeks after calibration. After 14 weeks calibration becomes compulsory.

10. Exit Calibration .

Using the VFX: Water Addition

The Water Addition screen can be accessed via Slump Management, or from the Home screen.

SET WATER LOAD

STANDARD CONTROL

ADD WATER

RESET FLOW METERSLUMP

MANAGEMENT

Using the VFX: Water Addition

Target Slump: Functions exactly the same as the display box in the slump

Management Screen.

Water Tank Level Gauge: Displays

reading from water level sensor.

Flow Meter: Displays how much water has passed through the water valve

since last reset.

Water Load: When the Water Load button is pressed, the prepared load increases by 5L, cycling back to 0L after

360L.

Add Water: When pressed, the water valve will open and will only

close when pressed again (a red cross appears in place of the green tick). Pressing Add Water while a load is set adds only the amount

prepared, then stops automatically.

Using the VFX: Dashboard

Table: Alarm entries populate here. Each column provides detail on the alarms listed.

Scroll: When the list of alarms extends past the screen, use the arrow keys to navigate

further down.

ACK/ACK ALL: Pressing ACK on an alarm entry will indicate that the user

is aware of the alarm. Likewise pressing ACK ALL will acknowledge all

alarms at once.

CLEAR ALL: When pressed, all alarms in the table will be cleared, they will however re-populate if the fault has

not been repaired.

The Dashboard screen is accessed via the Home or Slump Management screens. When Alarm messages flag up on the

system, the user can view and acknowledge them here.

Using the VFX: Settings Home

Time Adjust: Can be accessed by Concrete Technician or above. Set the

time on the VFX. System does not accommodate daylight savings time.

Hymix: Can only be accessed by HYMIX user.

Return to Setup

Operator security level has no access to the Settings Home screen, it is accessed via the Setup screen. From here, the user has access to a number of different settings pages for adjusting the control

system.

Standard Control

Concrete Tech: Can be accessed by Concrete Technician or above.

Using the VFX: Settings Controls

Scroll Up: Pressing up will move the yellow

selection box up.Selection: The box highlighted yellow

represents the selected value.

Change Value: Press this button to edit the

value. The VFX numpad will open, from there

the selected value can be changed.

Save: Press the SAVE button to save any changes made to the VFX. Changes made that aren’t saved will

have no effect.

Scroll Down: Pressing down will move the yellow

selection box down.

Using the VFX: Settings Controls

Increase Value: Pressing up will increase the selected value by 1. Hold down the

button to increase automatically.

Selection: The box highlighted yellow represents

the selected value.

Save: Press the SAVE button to save any changes made to the VFX. Changes made that aren’t saved will not be implemented.

Decrease Value: Pressing down will decrease the

selected value by 1. Hold down the button to

decrease automatically.

Left/Right: Press the Left or Right to change

the selected value.

Using the VFX: About

The ‘About’ screens can be accessed from the Setup page. About screen A provides information on the vehicle the system is installed on. This

information is provided by USB download.

About B provides links and contact details for further information and support.

Documents

HYMIX · 2019-01-10 · DECREASE Drum charge Speed : Press key 5 @ any time When ignition is switched on Drum speed is Zero. Pressing Button 1 (Drum Charge) will INCREASE charge speed