MULTI-STIX™ SERIES AND SPREADSMART RX™
Integrated Plow & Spreader Controls
The Multi-Stix™ series from Certified Power Solutions brings you precision proportional plow control amplified with function and power. Offering multiple joystick options, Multi-Stix helps provide meticulous operations in three configurations with fully proportional capabilities and multi-function control. Multi-Stix configurations additionally provide the ability to individually program the speed of each direction of motion without changing wiring or making hydraulic modifications by utilizing Certified Power Solutions Mako™ software. SpreadSmart RX provides your winter maintenance vehicles with accuracy, power and performance. Offering sophisticated technology such as temperature-controlled spreading, integrated load and rate management and Wi-Fi data transfer compatibility, the SpreadSmart Rx™ provides industry-leading precision and easy operation. What’s more, the SpreadSmart Rx is designed with AVL ready hardware providing capacity to advance your system technology as needed.
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| MULTI-STIX FEATURES |
| Multi-Stix 216, 320 and 420 models |
| Fully proportional, 1 or 2 axis joysticks |
| Multi-function control on any joystick |
| Selectable safety triggers |
| Hoist, wing or blade lock and limits available |
| Controls up to 6 devices |
| Control up to 20 proportional channels on multiple joysticks |
| Easy capability upgrade options with Mako electronics platform |
| Configurable for snow and ice patrol, garbage and leaf collection trucks |
| MULTI-STIX PRODUCT SUMMARY |
| Multiple joysticks for proportional control of hydraulic devices (e.g., hoist, plow, wing) |
| Utilizes Mako Trim™, a Windows® compatible program to set the speed of each direction of motion individually without wiring or hydraulic modifications |
| MULTI-STIX PRODUCT APPLICATION |
| Multiple vehicle types (patrol trucks for snow/ice, garbage, leaf collection) |
| Control of each hydraulic function on an individual joystick |
| MULTI-STIX DEVICE AND SIGNAL CAPACITY |
| MS 216 up to 4 devices; 16 independent PWM channels |
| MS 320 up to 6 devices; 20 independent PWM channels |
| MS 420 up to 8 devices; 20 independent PWM channels |
| Frequency settable from 40 – 450 Hz |
| MULTI-STIX JOYSTICK BUTTON |
| IP 68 top switch for safety interlock (hoist) or second mode actuation |
| MULTI-STIX AXIS AND RANGE OF JOYSTICK MOTION |
| 1 or 2 axes of joystick motion: X and Y |
| 27 degrees of motion available in each axis |
| MULTI-STIX JOYSTICK SIGNAL |
| True Hall effect (magnetic) joystick with no mechanical contacts |
| MULTI-STIX JOYSTICK SELF TEST DIAGNOSTICS WITH CAN BUS |
| Mako uses CAN bus for a self test of the joystick during power cycle |
| SafeStik™ automatically disables the axis if an axis fails during use |
| Joystick diagnostics for each axis of motion is visible on LED |
| Channel Safe™ detects and protects against open or short circuits in hydraulic drive channels |
| MULTI-STIX COMBO-UP (PANIC) BUTTON |
| Momentary button trigger for parking of up to 6 devices |
| MULTI-STIX FLOAT FUNCTIONS |
| User settable float controls for plow, wing toe, wing heel and blade |
| MULTI-STIX PLOW CONTROL INTERLOCKED FEATURES |
| Hoist lock, hoist limit, plow, wing and blade lock (requires external sensor, key or switch) |
| MULTI-STIX ELECTRONIC BACKPACK |
| Mako multiplexed on CAN bus and Certified Power Solutions bus |
| MULTI-STIX SYSTEM CONTROLLER |
| Mako Trim works on any Windows® 2000 or newer computer |
| Software included |
| Field-configurable buttons and function names |
| MULTI-STIX SYSTEM MOUNTING |
| Seat mounted or pedestal mounted |
| MULTI-STIX WARNING INDICATORS |
| Up to 8 labeled and colored indicators integrated into the joystick housing |
| MULTI-STIX OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT |
| Uni-Grip™ control of plow float and Moray™ system |
| MULTI-STIX OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE |
| Minimum: –20 degrees Celsius; maximum: 70 degrees Celsius |
| MULTI-STIX POWER REQUIREMENTS |
| Minimum: 11 Volts DC |
| Maximum: 15 Volts DC |
| Maximum: 10 Amps |
| Internal fuse rated at 10 Amps |
| SPREADSMART RX FEATURES |
| The most versatile spreader control in the industry |
| 4 channels, closed loop, ground-speed oriented, granular, pre-wet, anti-ice control |
| Optional 8 channels, closed loop, ground-speed oriented, granular, pre-wet, anti-ice control for tow plow applications |
| Multiplex/CAN bus communication |
| Temperature-triggered spreading control |
| Proportional closed-loop gate control |
| On-board diagnostics tools |
| AVL ready |
| SPREADSMART RX PRODUCT SUMMARY |
| 4 channel, ground speed oriented, open/closed-loop controller with data logging and optional Wi-Fi data transfer |
| Prescription spreading using live road temperature data and/or by programmed rates |
| SPREADSMART RX PRODUCT APPLICATION |
| Auger/conveyor, spinner, pre-wet and anti-icing (3 booms x 2 tiers) |
| SPREADSMART RX SPREADING PRECISION |
| Industry-leading spreading precision in closed-loop and open-loop operation |
| SPREADSMART RX SINGLE OR MULITPLE LANE WIDTH SETTINGS |
| Area spreading in lbs/gal per lane mile (auto adjusts rate for > 1 lane spreading) |
| Linear spreading in lbs/gal per mile (operator controls spinner) |
| SPREADSMART RX SPREADING RATE DEFINITIONS |
| Customized application rates for granular, pre-wet and anti-icing |
| 10 types for granular, 10 types for pre-wet, 10 types for anti-ice |
| SPREADSMART RX TEMPERATURE-LINKED SPREADING PRESCRIPTIONS |
| Temp Response™ integrates road temperature sensor, controlling granular and liquid application automatically |
| SPREADSMART RX LOAD AND RATE CALCULATOR AND MATERIAL REMAINING |
| Calculates granular and liquid requirements for each route (miles) and automatically sets system rates per that calculation |
| Auto mode then includes indication for miles, tons, gallons and % remaining |
| SPREADSMART RX PROPORTIONAL GATE CONTROL |
| Control of optional closed-loop hydraulic gate height and conveyor speed |
| SPREADSMART RX ENGLISH AND METRIC UNITS STANDARD |
| System operates in English or metric units |
| SPREADSMART RX DATA LOGGING BY MATERIAL NAME FOR BILLING |
| Select specific application rate definitions and related data logging for specific purpose (i.e., state vs. county vs. city roads) |
| SPREADSMART RX STORM AND SEASON TOTALS |
| System logs application amounts by rate definition for the storm and the season (storm total is operator resettable) |
| SPREADSMART RX AVL READY |
| Compatible with many brands of radio and cell phone AVL systems |
| SPREADSMART RX SYSTEM SET-UP WIZARD |
| On-screen, step-by-step programming and troubleshooting |
| SPREADSMART RX ON-SCREEN DIAGNOSTICS AND HELP MENU |
| System diagnostics available on screen for settings, software, memory, GPS, distance meter |
| Easy-to-follow instructions for use of all parameters shown in “help menu” |
| SPREADSMART RX BLAST AND PASS (PAUSE) |
| Blast is programmable (on/off, timed, momentary) |
| Pass (pause spreading temporarily) |
| Remote blast and remote pass accessible |
| SPREADSMART RX SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS |
| Multiple frequency settings for valve compatibility |
| Multiplex/CAN bus communication |
| SPREADSMART RX POWER SAFETY |
| Power Safe™ signals prevent random grounds powering any hydraulics system attached (auger, spinner, conveyor, etc.) |
| Channel Safe™ detects and protects against open or short circuits on hydraulic drive channels |
| Minimum: 11 Volts DC; Maximum 15 Volts DC |
| SPREADSMART RX SYSTEM DISPLAY OPTIONS |
| White/blue LCD: 8 lines, 40 characters/line |
| 7” color TFT: 16 lines, 40 characters/line |
| Optional 7” TFT touch-screen control |
| SPREADSMART RX SYSTEM MOUNTING |
| Seat or pedestal mount |
| Standalone or dash mount for display |
| SPREADSMART RX WARNING INDICATORS |
| Visible (on display) and audible (buzzer) |
| SPREADSMART RX OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT |
| GPS antenna |
| Road and air temperature sensor |
| Drive by Download™ system |
| Gate height sensor, gate height postion, hopper level |
