RBEBINBUDDYVF1remote level sensor alarm

BB BB ii ii nn nn BB BB uu uu dd dd dd dd yy yy Users Manual Please read the owners manual before mounting or trying the Bin Buddy! Mounting Instructions To mount the spout, drill two 3/32 holes half way around, from the front center of the steel spout on the auger (front implies the intake end of the auger). From the inside of the steel spout tack weld two 3/8” lock nuts (supplied). Place the spout over the steel auger spout and insert the shoulder bolts with the flat washer on the outside of the spout. Tighten until the bolts bottom out, this will allow the spout to pivot. Make sure that the tab of the spout is hanging towards the intake end of the auger. To mount the sensor, use the two holes drilled into the tab at the bottom of the spout. First insert the pan head screw from the outside of the spout, install one clamp and then the other. Insert the ¼” nuts into the inside clamp and begin to thread the pan head screws. Once the clamps are fastened to the spout and slightly tightened up, insert the sensor between the clamps and finish tightening the clamps. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE PAN HEAD SCREWS!! To install the receiver Unit, make sure that the top pin on the 7 pin round connector is the ground (-) and the bottom is (+). Simply insert the sensor into the 7 pin round connector, located on the tractor. To insert or remove batteries, simply unscrew the antenna and push slightly down on the antenna connection while pulling on the other end of the sensor. Insert the batteries ensuring the polarity of the batteries. Reinsert the board into the tube and attach the antenna. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE ANTENNA, AS IT WILL DAMAGE THE CONNECTION!! How to use your Bin Buddy To use your Bin Buddy, simply place into your bin, making sure not to set the auger on the sensor. Insert the auger to the desired depth, or until the reflective tape is just visible in the bin lid. Fill the bin and for the first couple of bins you will want to watch and make sure that the spout is at the right height so as not to run the bin over or plug the auger. When you hear the horn, simply close the gate on the truck, lift the auger slightly and idle down the tractor until the auger is empty and ready to move. When inserting the auger in the bin, make sure the spout is touching the edge of the bin lid opening towards the tractor. Storage Remove the batteries when not using the sensor for long periods of time. We recommend removing the sensor once you are done with it for the season. There are no user serviceable parts inside other than the batteries. Please do not tamper with anything inside the tube! Operation “This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2.7 dBd. Antennas having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.” “To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication.” Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FCC IC Canada WARNING: The use of external RF amplifiers with low power devices is strictly prohibited. Battery Info: Use and industrial grade alkaline “AA” battery. Replace with fresh alkaline “AA” batteries at the start of every season. Remove the “AA” batteries from the TX Unit when not in use. WARNING: Verify battery polarity when installing batteries. Do not use “AA” batteries with conductive outer casings. Installation of conductive battery casings may explode or leak and cause personal injury. Receiver Specifications: Operates on 6-14 VDC Siren active 160mA Current at 12 V Siren idle 5mA Current at 12 V Mating connector to Pollack 11-700 Plug Pin 1 is Power GND Pin 4 is +10-14 VDC Reverse power protection and surge protection to 20VDC Receiver type SAW Based Superheterodyne Max. RF input 0dBm Sensitivity @BER 10-5, -95dBm typical Operating temperature range –25 to +70 degrees C Initial settling time typical 7mSec, max 10mSec. Siren: Piezo Siren 102dB Tone rated at 2,000-4,500 Hz Transmitter Specifications: Requires 3 industrial grade alkaline “AA” batteries. Industrial Grade Alkaline Battery rated @ 2A/Hr Transmitter Idle current 10uAmps typical Transmitter Active current 5mAmps typical Absolute Frequency 314.8MHz, 315.0MHz, 315.2MHz RF Power Output –12 to -14dBm Data Rate 2.2KHz Operating Temperature Range –25 to +70 Degrees C Warranty: Limited Warranty on parts and labor for one full year. Full year unless the failure is due to misuse or abuse. Disclaimer: Viagrow Fertilizers cannot be held liable for any damage to any equipment or product that is used in conjunction with the bin buddy.

Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118000-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118001-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118003-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118002-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #________ FCCID: ________ Canada: ______ SN# TX030118004-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118005-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118006-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118008-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118007-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #___________________ FCCID: ___________________ Canada: ___________________ SN# TX030118009-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX0301180010-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118011-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118013-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118012-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #___________________ FCCID: ___________________ Canada: ___________________ SN# TX0301180014-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118015-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118016-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118018-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118017-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #___________________ FCCID: ___________________ Canada: ___________________ SN# TX030118019-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118020-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118021-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118023-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118022-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #___________________ FCCID: ___________________ Canada: ___________________ SN# TX030118024-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118025-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118026-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118028-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118026-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #___________________ FCCID: ___________________ Canada: ___________________ SN# TX030118029-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118030-3 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118031-3 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118033-3 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118032-3 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #___________________ FCCID: ___________________ Canada: ___________________ SN# TX030118034-3 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118035-3 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118036-3 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118038-3 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118037-3 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #___________________ FCCID: ___________________ Canada: ___________________ SN# TX030118039-4 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118040-4 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118041-4 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118043-4 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118042-4 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #___________________ FCCID: ___________________ Canada: ___________________ SN# TX030118044-4 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118045-4 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118046-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118048-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #____________ FCCID: ____________ Canada: _________ SN# TX030118047-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #___________________ FCCID: ___________________ Canada: ___________________ SN# TX030118049-4 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #___________________ FCCID: ___________________ Canada: ___________________ SN# TX030118050-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #___________________ FCCID: ___________________ Canada: ___________________ SN# TX030118051-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #___________________ FCCID: ___________________ Canada: ___________________ SN# TX030118053-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #___________________ FCCID: ___________________ Canada: ___________________ SN# TX030118052-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #___________________ FCCID: ___________________ Canada: ___________________ SN# TX030118054-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy Model #________ FCCID: ________ Canada: ______ Operation is subject to the following two 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Receiver Transmitter This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Bin Buddy Canada: ___________________ FCC ID: RBEBINBUDDYVF1 SN# TX030118001-0 Made in Canada Bin Buddy FCC ID: RBEBINBUDDYVF1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canada: ________ SN# RX030118046-0 Made in Canada

This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without prior written approval of MPB Technologies Inc. Test Report Prepared By: Electronics Test Centre 27 East Lake Hill Airdrie, Alberta Canada T4A 2K3 [email protected] phone: (403) 912-0037 fax: (403) 912-0083 MPBT Report No.: v06e2776-1 Rev: 1 Date: 24 June 2003 Report for Emissions Testing of the Bin Buddy remote level sensor alarm In accordance with FCC Part 15, Subpart C (2000) Test Personnel: David Raynes Prepared for: Viagrow Fertilizers RR #1 Blackie, Alberta Canada T0L 0J0 _________________________ David Raynes Laboratory Supervisor Electronics Test Centre (Airdrie) Authorized Signatory Test Sample: Bin Buddy FCC Part 15 Subpart C (2000) Report No.:v06e2776-1 rev. 1 This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without prior written approval of MPB Technologies Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 S COPE 1.2 A PPLICANT 1.3 A PPLICABILITY 1.4 T EST SAMPLE DESCRIPTION 1.5 G ENERAL TEST CONDITIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS 1.6 S COPE OF TESTING 1.6.1 VARIATIONS IN TEST METHODS 1.6.2 EMISSIONS MEASUREMENTS 1.6.3 T EST SAMPLE MODIFICATIONS 2.0 A BBREVIATIONS 3.0 M EASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY 4.0 T EST CONCLUSION 4.1 CONDUCTED EMISSIONS AT AC LINES 4.2 C ONDUCTED EMISSIONS MEASURED AT ANTENNA PORT 4.3 RADIATED EMISSIONS INCLUDING RESTRICTED BANDS OF OPERATION 4.3 A RECEIVER 4.3 B TRANSMITTER 5.0 T EST FACILITY 5.1 LOCATION 5.2 GROUNDING PLAN 5.3 P OWER 5.4 EMISSIONS PROFILE 5.5 TEST CONFIGURATION 5.5.1 T ABLETOP EQUIPMENT 5.5.2 R ACK MOUNT 6.0 T EST EQUIPMENT 6.1 RADIATED EMISSIONS 6.2 CONDUCTED EMISSIONS 6.3 CALIBRATION APPENDIX A: Test Sample Description: Bin Buddy Test Sample: Bin Buddy FCC Part 15 Subpart C (2000) Report No.:v06e2776-1 rev. 1 This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without prior written approval of MPB Technologies Inc. 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 SCOPE The purpose of this report is to present the findings and results of compliance testing performed in accordance with CFR Title 47 FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Intentional Radiators. 1.2 APPLICANT This test report has been prepared for Viagrow Fertilizers, located in Blackie, Alberta, Canada. 1.3 APPLICABILITY All test procedures, limits, and results defined in this document apply to the Viagrow Fertilizers Bin Buddy unit, referred to herein as the Equipment Under Test (EUT). The results contained in this report relate only to the item tested. This report does not imply product endorsement by A2LA, NVLAP, or the Canadian or US governments. 1.4 TEST SAMPLE DESCRIPTION The test sample provided for testing was a Bin Buddy grain auger alarm system. The system consists of a pair of devices: one transmitter, and one receiver. These devices are marketed as a pair, and have no independent use. The transmitter is attached to the outlet end of the auger, where it can sense that the level of the product is approaching the tip of the auger. An alarm signal is sent to the receiver, which emits a loud audible tone to alert the operator. This alarm condition remains active until the auger is moved away from the suface of the product, thus preventing equipment damage, and possible operator injury. Product Type: Remote sensor alarm system Model Number: VF1 Serial Number: n/a Cables: nil Power Requirements: Transmitter: Three AA batteries Receiver: 12 VDC nominal More detailed information is provided by Viagrow Fertilizers in Appendix A. 1.5 GENERAL TEST CONDITIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS The EUT was set up and exercised using the configurations, modes of operation and arrangements defined in this report only. All inputs and outputs to and from other equipment associated with the EUT were adequately simulated. Where relevant, the EUT was only tested using the monitoring methods and test criteria defined in this report. Test Sample: Bin Buddy FCC Part 15 Subpart C (2000) Report No.:v06e2776-1 rev. 1 This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without prior written approval of MPB Technologies Inc. 1.6 SCOPE OF TESTING Testing was performed in accordance with FCC Part 15 Subpart C (2000), and ANSI C63.4 (2000). 1.6.1 V ARIATIONS IN TEST METHODS There were no variations from the test procedures outlined above. 1.6.2 M ARGINAL EMISSIONS MEASUREMENTS As noted in Section 4, some emissions were measured to be within -6 dB of the specified limit: 1.6.3 T EST SAMPLE CONFIGURATION & MODIFICATIONS For the duration of the transmit tests, the touch sensor sensitivity was adjusted such that the unit transmitted constantly. Testing was performed with the EUT positioned as shown in the photos located in Section 4. No EUT modifications were performed in order to meet the specifications 2.0 ABBREVIATIONS AP -Average Peak CE -Conducted Emissions E -Field - Electric Field H -Field - Magnetic Field N/T -Not Tested N/A -Not Applicable PK -Peak QP -Quasi Peak RE -Radiated Emissions 3.0 MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY For Radiated E-Field Emissions and Conducted Emissions, the uncertainties in the measurements were calculated using the methods outlined in the NAMAS document, NIS81: May 1984. Frequency = ± 1 kHz Amplitude (RE) = ± 4.01 dB Amplitude (CE) = ± 3.25 dB Test Sample: Bin Buddy FCC Part 15 Subpart C (2000) Report No.:v06e2776-1 rev. 1 This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without prior written approval of MPB Technologies Inc. 4.0 TEST CONCLUSION The EUT was subjected to the following tests. Compliance status is reported as PASS or FAIL. Test conditions that are not applicable to the EUT are marked n/a. If testing was not performed at this time, the appropriate field is marked n/t. The following table summarizes the test results in terms of the specification and class or level applied, the unique test sample identification, the EUT modification state, and configuration as applicable. TEST CASE TEST TYPE SPECIFICATION TEST SAMPLE MOD. STATE CONFIGURATION RESULT §4.1 Conducted Emissions at AC lines FCC Part 15.207 Bin Buddy nil See § 1.6.3 n/a §4.2 Conducted Emissions at Antenna P…

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