Automation of spreading vehicles

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Spreading material efficiently and economically - our automation solutions make this a reality.

JetSpread® - our system solution

JetSpread® is the system solution for hydraulically and electrically operated winter service spreaders. The target application is for medium-sized chassis mounted spreaders and tailgate spreaders for agricultural carrier vehicles.

JetSpread® - Perfect Integration for Best Results

Only a few components are required for the complete system: In the driver's cabin the display JVM-104 and at the spreader unit the I/O module JXM-IO-E30, the valve block, a wiring harness and, where applicable, sensors or limit switches. 
The HMI is connected to the I/O node via CANopen. The HMI is supplied with power via the short-circuit-proof sensor power supplies of the JXM-IO-E30. This means that no further fuses are required and the HMI can be connected to the salt spreader via a 4-wire cable with minimal installation effort. The system can be operated in a wide supply voltage range of 9 … 32 V and has load current stabilization. All function options and software updates can be transferred via USB stick. The position of the spreader and the spreading data can be transmitted to the operator by connecting a telemetry device. 
In addition to hydraulic spreaders, we can equip electric spreaders for on-board power supplies with 12, 24 or 48 V DC. For this purpose, we not only offer the control system, but also the appropriate drive technology.

Rückansicht eines Streufahrzeuges

JetSpread® in detail

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Devices and components

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Each system solution consists of highly specialized hardware and software. The modular and scalable approach ensures individual adaptation to your needs.

HMI

JetViewMobile 104
With its compact design and rugged enclosure the JVM-104 is an ideal HMI for any application of mobile machinery.It is equipped with a powerful controller which can be expanded by additional I/O connections, as well as by one Ethernet and one USB port. This device saves you an extra controller for many applications.The HMI is operated via eight backlit keys, and a digipot with pushbutton.The built-in light sensor perfectly adapts the illumination of the display to the brightness of the surroundings.

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I/O-Modul

JXM-IO-E30
The expansion module JXM-IO-E30 is the universal remote building block for mobile machinery. Thanks to its well-adjusted I/O configuration, it can take on almost any remote task and this way significantly reduce wiring expenses. The reference output lets you use standard sensors and carry out pre-processing applications.Communication with the JXM-IO-E30 takes place via CANopen®. This allows for integration into conventional CAN networks used in mobile machinery.The potted - and thus rugged - enclosure is applicable in any situation even under harsh environmental conditions.

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Telemetry

JetTelematicsMobile 4G
The JTM telemetry device is the universal component that prepares any mobile machine for the era of digitalization. Its rugged design and well-positioned wireless connectivity capabilities make it the perfect companion for monitoring and managing entire fleets of mobile machines. The device communicates wirelessly via LTE CAT-1 and WiFi or in the vehicle network via CAN and USB. In this way, it can be easily integrated into CAN networks of mobile machines. The choice between different software packages allows you to find the optimal fit for your individual connectivity strategy. To extend the connectivity possibilities within the machine network, additional hardware extensions can be added.The compact design with internal antenna allows flexible and space-saving installation on the machine. The module is designed to be used in a harsh and difficult environment.

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Overview of JetSpread® functions

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Our JetSpread® system solution meets a wide range of requirements that are essential for vehicle operation. Here, we not only consider the range of functions themselves, but also their practicality and ergonomics.

Scope of functions

In addition to activating the function options, the system parameters also include all variable setting values such as valve flows, specific weights of the spreading material, etc. The default values can be changed by the manufacturer on the PC or in the field directly on the device. The JetSpread® software has different password-protected user levels for driver, service, vehicle manufacturer and Jetter AG. In addition to the setting of parameters, updates of the application software can be carried out conveniently via USB stick. As a result, operators will benefit from future optimizations and feature extensions.

Förderschnecken oder Bändern
Control of two augers or conveyors
Rundum-Kennleuchte und Arbeitsscheinwerfer
Control of rotating beacon and working light
Überwachung des Streubetriebs und der Tellerposition
Monitoring of the spreading operation and the disc position
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Wide range of functions

  • Proportional control of 2 augers or conveyors (current-controlled or speed-controlled)
  • Proportional control of the spreading disk (current-controlled or speed-controlled)
  • Proportional control of 2 brine pumps (current-controlled or speed-controlled)
  • Travelling speed controlled application rate
  • Spreading pattern adjustment with position feedback 
  • Simple configuration in respect of the spreading media and assignment of the brine pumps 
  • Simple calibration of the system by menu-guided test 
  • Stationary emptying
  • Monitoring of spreading operation and disc position 
  • Monitoring of fill levels (dry and moist material) 
  • Control of rotating beacon and work light

Additional features

  • Automatic operation for dry, wet and snow-covered road surfaces. Measurement of the road surface with infrared sensor 

  • Spray bar control 

  • Operation with roller spreaders possible 

  • Data recording according to EN 15430-1 via RS232 or CAN interface 

All hydraulic functions have been optimized for use with proportional valves from Bucher Hydraulics, SRCA and SRCB series.

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Operation | Visualization

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As regards the operating concept, we rely on a consistent and field-proven implementation of the visualization. This takes into account both ergonomic aspects and the use of unique icons on all controls.

Everything under control - everything in view

Intuitive operation and menu navigation enable spreading operation after only a short training period. Text elements were completely omitted. Active elements are displayed in green, deactivated elements in gray. This makes settings easy to read, even when driving at night. A bar display clearly shows the set spreading width and position of the spreading pattern.

The dynamic scaling in the case of two-chamber spreaders is particularly convenient: Depending on the selected spreading material and the achievable spreading distances, the scale of the bar display adjusts automatically. For all equipment variants, single or dual chamber spreader, with or without spray bar, folding spreading disc, etc., the appropriate menus are already integrated in JetSpread®.

Übersciht der Komponenten eines Streufahrzeuges
Hauptmaske bei Streufahrzeugen

Main screen

  • Clear representation of travel speed and output per chamber 
  • Representation of the assignment of the brine pump 
  • Spreading width and pattern as a bar graph 
  • Start/stop of spreading disc and conveyor mechanism by pressing the rotary knob 
  • Additional functions such as rotary beacon, working light in flexible soft key structure 
  • Special functions such as stationary emptying or weighing on separate masks to avoid operating errors in daily operation

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Automatic operation

  • Automatic operation with intuitive intervention options 
  • 3 operating modes: dry, wet, snowy road with different spreading recipes 
  • Ready-made temperature-dependent characteristic curves

Parameterization

  • Extensive parameterization options in 4 user levels, password-protected 
  • System diagnostics possible without external tools

Verschiedene-Betriebsarten
Different operating modes with different spreading recipes
Balkendaestellung
Bar representation of spreading width and pattern

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Bucher Automation AG

Thomas-Alva-Edison-Ring 10
71672 Marbach am Neckar
Deutschland

+49 7141 2550-0

info@bucherautomation.com

Viktoria Gilginberg