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MULTI-STIX™ SERIES AND EZ SPREAD™


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. The EZ Spread™ features the most reliable controls for basic spreading applications. Designed for granular and pre-wet applications, the EZ Spread electronic spreader control system from Certified Power Solutions combines core functionality with user-friendly operations.

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EZ SPREAD PRODUCT SUMMARY
Ground speed oriented or manual spreader control
Includes 3 channels for 2- or 3-channel operation
Open-loop control for auger, spinner and auxiliary (pre-wet, X-conveyor) channels
Adjustable settings from 0–10
Backlit control panel
Programmable trim settings
EZ SPREAD PROPORTIONAL CHANNELS
Independent control of 3 proportional channels
Usually configured for auger/conveyor, spinner and either cross auger or pre-wet
EZ SPREAD GROUND SPEED OPTIONS
Ground speed triggered (GST): starts with truck motion, off when truck stops
Ground speed oriented (GSO): on with truck motion, automatically adjusts output to compensate for truck speed, off when truck stops
Manual: no ground speed interaction
EZ SPREAD HYDRAULIC TRIMMING
Configuration mode for hydraulic trimming without manual trim pots
EZ SPREAD BLAST AND PAUSE
Programmable blast included (on/off, timed)
Use pause switch to pause spreading
System powers up with pause active to prevent indoor spreading
EZ SPREAD OUTPUT SIGNAL
Multiple frequency settings for ease of valve compatibility
EZ SPREAD POWER SAFETY
Power Safe™ signal prevents 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
EZ SPREAD OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE
Minimum: –20 degrees Celsius; maximum: 70 degrees Celsius
EZ SPREAD POWER REQUIREMENTS
Minimum: 11 Volts DC
Maximum: 15 Volts DC
Maximum: 10 Amps
Internal fuse rated at 10 Amps
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