X80 Feeder Controller User`s Manual
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1. 90 7 00 PM 30sec 90 X zd Add Feed Special Feed Calendar No special feeds scheduled Edit the opecial Feed Calendar Lae Click the date on which you O 2 AGE want to add a special feed Special Feed Calendar day Feeder 2 Back Today February 2015 Tu We Th EE B 9 1 Hl V This iS 6 17 18 1 0001 today s date i March 2015 Click any date to add a special feed April 2015 5u Mo Tu We Th Fr 1 3 Special Feeds Scheduled X Down X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 16 7 Feed Schedule If there are standard feeds scheduled for the day you have chosen they will be listed You may leave them as they are or delete them by clicking the red x _ Click the Add Feed button mee ee sees to add feeds that will only J TERR Feed Schedule for run on the selected Friday March 13 2015 calender day 2 X Series Network Manager This day will run Standard Feed Schedule Duration 6 00 AM Click Add feed 7 00 PM 10 sec to add feed afe Add Feed times for this day only e xag PCBase EN B83014C3 Feeder 2 Camera 3 Camera 3 4 ls 3c X Series Network Manager zx If any changes are made to the Standard Feed e E Feed Schedule for Yellow box Cancel B schedule either by adding e h feeds or deleting feeds a indicates that a eee iON Special Feed Schedule2. Ee X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual Version 1 0 www buckeyecam com Table of Contents Ne WV glncr eee A A pp 3 MeV C E M C 4 SM Geng Stane Cis setae rede Le 5 4 Installing the Feeder Controller HI T ome y AMGiIP USINOUNOING iia csa oe chee a A E slate ee ie ote alee ee da ete 9 6 SEWING UP REPE euismo bras catistet ca uim e Qux edbarvcaiin ca e uci utm a Pa EUG IM ELEME 11 V obenzsP R e E UU T UI 13 9 Leeder Status AIBITSu5 cioe itd otii M v esi uH E 18 9 EMail NOUPGAUOMS Serra ted deer Ebert sviex to ctus uiae oec dires dE ubl a bd vend rU nr ab du ei eR IE UE 20 TO Additoraldbrer atom da tuiuds nre a uta out qaa cati Do asses vain odia epu dpi Dra ED D qais 23 1T VWarranty ahd SEVICE cce aep tuse bs per auteni e ev cie dab ouse bu eiue diate peeueh ined cuted e dosu add odu cuu tu tamale Cig tad 24 X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 2 1 Warnings 1 Warnings Contains FCC ID MCQ XBEEO9P The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions this device may not cause harmful interference and i this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation If the device is used with any antenna other than the one supplied the system may not comply with the FCC regulation Part 15 247 Operation w
3. Special Feed yellow box will appear Day S Back to Standard Feed Schedule indicating that this day is a Special Feed day EAEN 6 00AM Ssec A ore P y i sec gt NOTE To go back to the 7 00 0 sec 70 otandard Feed Schedule ff Add Feed click the button La T Camera 3 Camera 3 4 n Click the Done button to save the changes and return to the Special Feed Calender Click the red Update button to transfer the schedule to the feeder X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 17 8 Feeder Status Alerts 8 Feeder Status Alerts a Se X Series Network Manager es The main battery and AA Add Remove Device Ci Ha sus battery voltages are displayed next to the feeder icon A low battery will be indicated by a red SN B83014C3 exclamation point and a yellow triangle Main battery Camera 1 Feeder 2 Camera 3 Camera 1 Camera 3 AA batteries PE enc Network Manage 5 eal To enable or disable o9 zu eed T additional status alerts click Feeder 2 on the feeder icon to open OTe the control panel and click hen on the Settings button Done A Commands PA Check Status E manual Feed p Settings b Feed Schedule P nd Feed Sensor P Camera 3 Camera 3 Feeder 2 Feeder 2 Camera 1 A Status Information External Battery 10096 5x AA Battery 70 Next Scheduled Feed Feed time 315 sec Reset Serial Number XF821
4. 11 Warranty and Service For service or repair contact ATSI Buckeye Cam at ATSI 8157 US Hwy 50 Athens OH 45701 866 325 8172 740 592 2874 Fax 740 594 2875 www buckeyecam com Athens Technical Specialists Inc ATSI warrants Products BuckEye Cam M sold by it and guarantees to correct by repair or replacement at our option any defects of material and workmanship which develop under normal and proper use within six 6 months from the date of the original purchase when inspection proves the fault to be of manufacturing Circuit board components only receive a twelve 12 month warranty All such Products must be returned to our service center transportation charges prepaid This warranty does not apply to any of our Products which have been repaired or altered by unauthorized persons or service centers in any way so as in our judgment to injure their stability or reliability or which have been subject to misuse negligence or accident or which have had their serial number altered effaced or removed We will not assume any expense or liability for repairs made by other parties without our written consent ATSI is not responsible for damage to any associated equipment or apparatus nor shall we be held liable for loss of profit or other special damages There is no other guarantee or warranty except as herein stated The Buyer his employees or others assumes all risks and liabilities for the operation the use and the misu
5. SN B83014C3 Notification Types Email notifications for Feeder e Feeder e Feeder 4 r Camera 1 Feeder 2 Camera 1 Feeder 2 Click the Edit button next to Notification Types E Te BS Bales ss Cancel Send Notifications Update d Lost connections to CellBase NetBase Battery status updates all device Pictures from Camera 1 Select th e Feed failures from Feeder 2 notifi cation types Pictures from Camera 3 to receive Click Update when done Camera 3 Camera 3 Camera 1 Feeder 2 Camera 1 Feeder 2 X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 10 Additional Information 10 Additional Information Video Tutorials X Series Network Manager video tutorials are available at www buckeyecam com Repeaters and High Gain Antenna Setups For more information on the different types of repeater setups and high gain antenna options see the X80 Wireless Camera System User s Manual available at www buckeyecam com Adding X80 Wireless Cameras X80 Wireless Cameras can be added to the feeder network Place the cameras at the feeders or anywhere you want and control everything from one base using the X Series Network Manager software application e Control up to 254 devices feeders cameras from one base e Pictures or videos may be automatically emailed e Pictures or videos may be automatically uploaded to LiveCam website X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 23 11 Warranty and Service
6. 3 X Series Network Manager Click on the Feeder icon and drag it Aad Remove Dove into the network view unregister Once the Feeder Controller has been registered it will be assigned a Feeder number Camera Drop the Device here to register X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 5 3 Getting Started Click on the Feeder icon in the MNIONC network view to open the Feeder of 7 Control Panel Tein ND A Commands Check Status X80 PCBase Y ManualFeed p 0 Settings Feed Schedule gt GEL ESTE Click the Settings button on the A F A Status Information Feeder Control Panel meii ded feine External Battery 10096 5xAA Battery 7196 Next Scheduled Feed O SAH Cancel Feeder 2 Se X Series Network Manager Select the Feeder motor battery voltage 6V or 12V Mp IESS 0 llo 7j Feeder Enabled X80 PCBase SN B83014C3 Main Battery 12v Detect Empty Clogged Feeder Detect Jammed Motor F Select batttery Camera 1 Feeder 2 VO ta g e T j Enter optional text labels Text may be entered in the Text 1 and Text 2 fields to make it easy to identify the feeder in the software This is especially helpful if you have more than one feeder Make sure the Feeder Enabled button is set to Enabled The Detection options may be left to the default state of Yes They may be changed later if necessary Click Update to save
7. 465 fi Email address Use default port number 465 Go Camera 1 Feeder 2 Camera 3 Camera 1 Feeder 2 Camera 3 User Name Email Address your Gmail address Use password authentication Use password authentication Enter your Gmail password Alternate Email Server 1 Alternate Email Server 2 X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 20 9 Email Notifications ge Outgoing Email Server Edit Server smtp gmail com 465 password X80 PCBase User jeff atsi gmail com jeff atsi tester com SN B83014C3 Send Test Email Scheduled Status Reports Edit F No scheduled reports defined Email Notifications Camera 1 Feeder 2 Camera 3 Feeder 2 Camera 3 Email notifications for all F a Camera 1 Click the Edit button next to Email Notifications LiveCam Disabled No devices selected for audio alerts Email Recipients To jmcknight buckeyecam Click the Edit button next to Em ail Rel for Feeder Recipients Camera 1 Feeder 2 Camera 3 Camera 1 Feeder 2 Camera 3 mL a Cancel Email Recipients Update Enter the email address to receive the notifications 4 Add CC email address Add BCC email address Click Update More email addresses when done can be added as CC or BCC X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 21 9 Email Notifications mL 2A Email Notifications Email Recipients To jmcknight buckeyecam com X80 PCBase
8. A13 Firmware Version v 1 1 37 Click on the feeder icon X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 18 8 Feeder Status Alerts poe 3e X Series Network Manager O BAE Cancel Feeder 2 Text 1 Tet EEEEEE uiitieOBAuALLEH xa PCBase SN B83014C3 Feeder Enabled Detect Empty Clogged Feeder Detect Jammed Motor ak Camera 1 Feeder 2 Camera 1 Feeder 2 Yes No Toggle buttons EN am 3 X Series Network Manager eb Add Remove Device Manual feed Feb 18 01 17 PM Jammed During the last feed the feeder did not appear to be spinning Check and make sure the feeder is not jammed Dismiss Camera 3 Camera 3 Camera 1 Camera 1 Click on yellow triangle for status alert information X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 Main Battery 12v gt oS e J es TSTSdES Click the Yes No toggle button to enable status alerts for Empty Clogged Feeder or Jammed Motor Click the Update button when finished or cancel to exit without making changes A yellow triangle next to the feeder icon indicates that a status alert has been detected Click on the yellow triangle to see more information Note Status alerts may also be sent via email See Chapter 9 Email Notifications for instructions 19 9 Email Notifications 9 Email Notifications To setup feeder status alerts to be sent a
9. EE m box ssec 50 Feeder 2 Update Check the xa PCBase A days you SN B83014C3 Lah 3 want to feed Camera 3 Camera 3 4 dz m t 3c X Series Network Manager Add more feeds if necessary Each feed may have a different duration and motor speed Also each feed sa may be enabled or E pe Update disabled on certain days 1 00 PM when done of the week Camera 1 E Camera 1 3sec 5096 7 00 PM aegrum NOTE To delete a feed click the red x beside the i npa feed time X80 PCBase SN B83014C3 bases 3 Click the Update button Click the red when the feed schedule is x to delete a complete Add more feed Camera 3 feeds Camera 3 4 n X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 15 Special Feed Calendar 7 Feed Schedule The Special Feed Calendar may be used to make a unique feed schedule that will only run on the selected calendar day This may be useful for setting up a different feed schedule when hunts are scheduled m CSeries eee Je X Series Network Manager Leeds Click the Edit button to schedule Special Feed Camera 1 Camera 1 xa PCBase Sh B83014C03 Feeder 2 Feeder 2 a Camera 3 Camera 3 M Se X Series Network Manager Camera 1 Camera 1 x30 PCBase SN B83014C3 Feeder 2 Feeder 2 Camera 3 Camera 3 4 n Calendar days Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 30sec
10. eder 2 Feeder 4 A Status Information External Battery 100 5xAA Battery 70 Next Scheduled Feed Feed time 315 sec Reset Camera 3 Echo 5 Pares EE Echo 5 Serial Number XF821A13 Firmware Version v 1 1 37 X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 13 7 Feed Schedule E esce ade es Click on Add Feed to add amp e uL NM EX FEEE a scheduled feed Cancel Feeder 2 Click Add Feed Standard Feed Schedule No feeds defined Use Add to add feeds of Add Feed Camera 1 Camera 1 Special Feed Calendar No special feeds scheduled X80 PCBase ee d SN B83014C3 3 Camera 3 Camera 3 4 m E lia z X Series Network Manager a Click on the up down arrows to set the Time ume Feeder Duration and speed Standard Feed Schedule aratia Click the Add button NEM No feeds defined Use Add to add feeds when done D ration Time 12 00 PM Duration 10 sec Speed 50 Cancel Add Special Feed Calendar L No special feeds scheduled Xxa PCBase d SN BESO aee Click Add when done Camera 3 Camera 3 annnm NN j X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 14 ais Se X Series Network Manager Camera 1 Camera 1 7 Feed Schedule 1 ea The feed will happen on mE amp fas the days that are checked If you want to disable the feed on a certain day un check the eed Le
11. emove Device amp CI S Ga wa sas X80 PCB X ase SN B83014C3 2 1 X80 PCBase SN B83014C3 Feeder 1 Feeder 2 Feeder 1 NOTE For more information on the different types of repeater setups and antenna options see the X80 Wireless Camera System User s Manual available at www buckeyecam com X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 12 7 Feed Schedule 7 Feed Schedule Standard Feed Schedule Follow the steps shown below to create a standard feed schedule tum SE Neon Mone EM lt es Click on a Feeder icon in e mL M EMNGENESS the network view to open Feeder 2 its control panel Control Panel Done Feed Events c Commands amp Check Status Click on a E Manual Feed gt Feeder Camera 1 Camera 1 Settings b Feed Schedule gt n n Feed Sensor P E 3 Feeder 2 Feeder 4 Feeder 2 Feeder 4 A Status Information External Battery 100 9xAA Battery 70 Next Scheduled Feed Feed time 315 sec Reset Camera 3 Echo 5 Serial Number XF821A13 Camera 3 Echo 5 Firmware Version v 1 1 37 FREE p PRU p WOHNEN OD NNNSC UN IN i X Senec E Manager Click on the Feed L E mE eee Y EE Schedule button Feeder 2 Control Panel Done m Feed Events A Commands Click Feed PA Check Status Schedule WY Manual Feed gt Camera 1 Camera 1 o Settings b Feed Schedule P F n n4 Feed Sensor P decis e is Feeder 2 Feeder 4 5 Fe
12. here must first be at least one device that can get a signal directly to the base At the Feeder Controller that cannot get a signal to the base Feeder 2 in the above example THES Open the enclosure and push the NEXT button until the display shows how the Feeder Controller is currently routed Base is the default To change the routing push the CHANGE button The Feeder Controller will now search for any devices that it can get a signal from HOME NEXT CHANGE ENTER When the search is complete the display will show the number of nodes found if any Push the NEXT button to view each node on the list HOME NEXT CHANGE ENTER X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 11 6 Setting up a Repeater When the display shows the node that you would like to route through push the ENTER button TEES UTITTWESEEWERI NOTE In this example there are Feeder Controllers only but if you are I using X80 Cameras or X80 Echos they may also show up on the list amp Any X80 device can act as a repeater Now the Feeder Controller will try to contact the base through the node that you have selected If it is successful the display will show OK HOME NEXT CHANGE ENTER OROORO In X Series Network Manager click on one of the network tree view icons to see a visual representation of the routing 2c X Series Network Manager e Lej m e X Series Network Manager S gt mm Add Remove Device Add R
13. ithin the license free band 902 928 MHz Contact manufacturer regarding use of optional high gain antennas with the X Series wireless camera system WARNING To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation To ensure compliance operations at closer than this distance are not recommended The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter WARNING Before servicing or adjusting a feeder always disconnect battery power to the X80 Feeder Controller X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 3 2 Overview 2 Overview The Buckeye Cam X80 Series includes wireless cameras sensors repeaters and actuators All of the available devices work seamlessly together and may be controlled and monitored with the X Series Network Manager software application Before using the X80 Feeder Controller it is important to be familiar with X Series Network Manager User s manuals and video tutorials may be found at www buckeyecam comy site support html The X80 Wireless Feeder Controller can replace the standard timer on most commonly available deer feeder kits This will allow the feeder to be controlled and monitored wirelessly from several miles away using the Buckeye Cam X Series Network Manager software application and a base recei
14. rm a manual feed and do a signal check to make sure everything is functioning properly Refer to Chapter 5 Display and Pushbuttons for instructions X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 8 5 Display and Pushbuttons 5 Display and Pushbuttons Release the latch on the side of the Feeder Controller enclosure to access the LCD display and pushbuttons If no buttons have been pushed for some period of time the LCD display will go blank in order to save battery power Pushing any button will wake it up Pushing the NEXT button will always advance the display to show the next message Pushing the HOME button will always return the display sequence to the first message Manual Feed Push the NEXT button until the display shows Manual Feed Press the ENTER button HOME NEXT CHANGE ENTER OROKORO The display will now show the duration of the manual feed To change the duration press the CHANGE button TEENS Press ENTER when done The display will now show the motor speed To change the motor speed press CHANGE mccum Press ENTER when done OMORONO The display will now show duration and speed To start the manual feed press ENTER IHOME NEXT CHANGE ENTER ORORCAQ The display will now start a countdown before the manual feed begins HOME NEXT CHANGE ENTER A Stand back from the feeder OMORONO X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 9 5 Display and Pushbuttons Check Signal Push the NEXT b
15. se of the product described herein and agree to defend and to save the seller harmless from any and all claims arising from any cause whatsoever including seller s negligence for personal injury incurred in connection with the use of the said product ATSI reserves the right to discontinue models at any time or change specifications price or design without notice and without incurring any obligation The express warranties are in lieu of all other warranties guarantees promises affirmations or representations express or implied which would be deemed applicable to the goods sold hereunder No express warranties and no implied warranties whether of merchantability fitness for any particular use or purpose against infringement or otherwise except as to title other than those expressly set forth herein shall apply X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 24
16. the changes or Cancel if no changes were made Repeat steps 1 through 11 for all Feeder Controllers a 9 WW ls X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 6 4 Installing the Feeder Controller 4 Installing the Feeder Controller The following items are provided for wiring to the spinner motor and battery 6 Volt or 12 Volt y Motor Power Cable Inline Fuse Battery Pigtail Battery Negative Pigtail 10 Amp Fuse Wire Connectors D 2 To install the Feeder Controller on an existing spin feeder kit 1 Remove the existing timer 2 Drill a hole for the Motor Power Cable or use existing hole minimum diameter of 0 3125 in 3 Insert the 10 Amp Fuse into the Inline Fuse Battery Pigtail 4 Make the wiring connections as shown below NOTE If the motor does not turn in the desired direction reverse the brown and blue wires For most spin feeders the order of connection of the brown and blue wires does not matter T Spinner Motor X80 L a Feeder M Brown Controller g X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 T 4 Installing the Feeder Controller The X80 Feeder Controller is housed in a watertight weatherproof enclosure It may be attached to the feed hopper or motor kit using the supplied mounting bracket or a ratchet strap If a high gain antenna is used it may be attached to the feed hopper using an antenna mast Once the X80 Feeder Controller is installed it is important to perfo
17. utomatically by email follow the instructions below 2x X Series Network Manager EE Click the Menu button located in the top right ELI MEME corner of the software window to open the Tools Tools and Settings fa and Settings panel Notifications Click on the Notifications button pem Menu Button SN B83014C3 D RF Encryption Key b Click the Notifications button Synchronize Clocks C Disable All Sensors gt Camera 1 Feeder 2 Camera 3 Camera 1 Feeder 2 Camera 3 Enable All Sensors gt Export System gt Import System Open Event Log a Bl Outgoing Email Server Server smtp gmail com 46 X80 PCBase User jeff atsi amp gmail c Ai tester com SN B83014C3 Send Test Email Edit Outgoing Email j Click on the Edit button next to Outgoing Email Server n a iid Camera 1 Feeder 2 Camera 3 E Gast Feeder 2 Camera 3 Email notifications for all Feeders et Audio Alerts No devices selected for audio alerts A LiveCam www Disabled 4 m d 5 E x rx n 3 X Series Network Manager Enter the email server information Click Cancel Outgoing Email Server Update Update when done Note If you have a Gmail account the settings will be as follows X80 PCBase SMTP Server Name SN B83014C3 t ee SMPT Server Name smtp gmail com Use Secure Connection SSL Use default port number
18. utton until the display shows Signal to Base After a few seconds the display will show the signal reading m ihe signal is shown in dBm and also bars C If a signal cannot be obtained you may need to upgrade to a high gain Lem antenna or use a repeater see Chapter 6 Setting up a Repeater Check Battery Push the NEXT button until the display shows External 12V SLA see note below HOME NEXT CHANGE ENTER This will show the battery level of the main feeder battery Push the CHANGE button to see the AA battery reading dg NOTE The display will show 12V SLA or 6V SLA depending on what battery voltage was chosen in X Series Network Manager Refer to Chapter 3 Getting Started Serial Number and Firmware Version Push the NEXT button until the display shows the serial number and firmware version HOME NEXT CHANGE ENTER OROORO X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 10 6 Setting up a Repeater 6 Setting up a Repeater One method to extend transmission distance or overcome obstructions is to use repeaters Every X80 wireless device may be used as a repeater i e cameras feeder controllers Echo etc In the example shown below Feeder 2 cannot establish a signal to the base due to a very long distance or obstructions Feeder 1 can establish a signal to the base so Feeder 2 is routed through Feeder 1 Feeder 1 Feeder 2 NOTE To setup a repeater network t
19. ver connected to a computer Using X Series Network Manager the daily feed schedule may be modified at any time and wirelessly transmitted to the feeder The feeder can also send status alerts for low battery blown fuse jammed motor or empty feeder Up to 254 feeders can be controlled and monitored from one base 3 X Series Network Manager ol amp sy Add Remove Device e A Da Gal amp sss X80 PCBase SN B83014C3 X80 Feeder Controller User s Manual v1 0 4 3 Getting Started 3 Getting Started Before installing an X80 Feeder Controller on a feeder it must be registered to a base using the X Series Network Manager software application If you have not already done so refer to the X80 Wireless Camera System User s Manual for instructions on how to connect to a base If X Series Network Manager is installed and connected to a base follow the steps shown below to register an X80 Feeder Controller e Ae iJ e Attach antenna Screw the antenna onto the threaded antenna connector gt Do not over tighten Install 5 AA batteries Remove the battery cover and install 5 AA batteries as shown Replace the battery cover when done Wait for the LCD display to read Not Registered Waiting for Base 3x X Series Network Manager fo femel s Add Remove Device C 2 Ge sas Add to X Series Network Manager Click on Add Remove Device di X80 PCBase SN B83014C3
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