Reliable integrated controls for plowing and spreading
The Barracuda™ electronic control system is designed to control dump, plow, tarp, granular and pre-wet applications. It combines full functionality and user-friendly operations in
a compact package.
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DUMP/PLOW CONTROLS
Proportional, incremental control for:
- Dump hoist (up/down)
- Plow lift (up/down)
- Plow reverse (left/right)
Proportional Channels
- Independent control of 3 proportional channels
- Usually configured for auger/conveyor, spinner and either cross auger or pre- wet
SPREADER CONTROLS
- 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 min to max
- Ground-speed oriented or manual spreader control
- Backlit control panel
- Keypad controlled trim settings (no trim pots)
TARP CONTROL
- Operator control for bi-directional tarp (electronic or hydraulic) — electrical relays not included
WARNING LIGHTS
- Body Up, Low Oil, Filter Clog
AUTO SHUTDOWN CIRCUITS
- Low Oil shut down and override circuit (requires sensor) and Body Up limit circuit (requires sensor)
PROPORTIONAL CHANNELS
- Independent control of 9 proportional channels
HYDRAULIC TRIMMING
- Configuration mode for hydraulic trimming without manual trim pots
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
BLAST AND PAUSE
- Programmable blast included (on/off, timed)
- Use pause switch to pause spreading (with power on)
- System powers up in “pause” to prevent unintentional spreading
OUTPUT SIGNAL
- Multiple frequency settings for ease of valve compatibility
POWER SAFETY
- Power Safe™ signal prevents random grounds powering any attached hydraulics system
- Channel Safe™ detects and protects against open or short circuits on hydraulic drive channels
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE
- Minimum: –20 degrees Celsius, Maximum: 70 degrees Celsius
POWER REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum: 11 Volts DC
- Maximum: 15 Volts DC
- Maximum: 10 Amps
- Fuse rated at 10 Amps