MULTI-STIX™ SERIES — PROPORTIONAL PLOW CONTROL
Proportional Plow Control Systems
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.
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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 |
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 |
PRODUCT APPLICATION |
Multiple vehicle types (patrol trucks for snow/ice, garbage, leaf collection) |
Control of each hydraulic function on an individual joystick |
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 |
JOYSTICK BUTTON |
IP 68 top switch for safety interlock (hoist) or second mode actuation |
AXIS AND RANGE OF JOYSTICK MOTION |
1 or 2 axes of joystick motion: X and Y |
27 degrees of motion available in each axis |
JOYSTICK SIGNAL |
True Hall effect (magnetic) joystick with no mechanical contacts |
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 |
COMBO-UP (PANIC) BUTTON |
Momentary button trigger for parking of up to 6 devices |
FLOAT FUNCTIONS |
User settable float controls for plow, wing toe, wing heel and blade |
PLOW CONTROL INTERLOCKED FEATURES |
Hoist lock, hoist limit, plow, wing and blade lock (requires external sensor, key or switch) |
ELECTRONIC BACKPACK |
Mako multiplexed on CAN bus and Certified Power Solutions bus |
SYSTEM CONTROLLER |
Mako Trim works on any Windows® 2000 or newer computer |
Software included |
Field-configurable buttons and function names |
SYSTEM MOUNTING |
Seat mounted or pedestal mounted |
WARNING INDICATORS |
Up to 8 labeled and colored indicators integrated into the joystick housing |
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT |
Uni-Grip™ control of plow float and Moray™ system |
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE |
Minimum: –20 degrees Celsius; maximum: 70 degrees Celsius |
POWER REQUIREMENTS |
Minimum: 11 Volts DC |
Maximum: 15 Volts DC |
Maximum: 10 Amps |
Internal fuse rated at 10 Amps |