All modern Keto Harvesters run using the Technion xLogger computer. The xLogger is a sophisticated system of modules connected through wires and cables between the cab and the harvester head. Each module is an easily replaceable piece of hardware that either allows command inputs, or functions in the processing and/or relaying of information between system components. In this Technion xLogger system overview, we will take a look at the main modules you will encounter while using your Keto Harvester. These include:
The Remote Display
The most obvious module is the xLogger remote display. This is one of the components found in the cab that you will interact with most. Keto Harvesters come standard with an 8.4-inch LCD display. Alternatively, you can upgrade to a 12.1-inch touchscreen. Other than the size, the main difference between the two displays involves how you interact with each module. The 8.4″ display requires the use of the navigator (see next section) in order to input commands and navigate menus. The 12.1-inch screen operates similar to your phone or tablet, facilitating use by allowing you to tap the screen for inputs and navigation.
The Navigator
The navigator allows you to interact with the remote display through four directional keys and an “OK” button. If you are running the 8.4-inch display, the navigator is the only means of moving between menus and inputing commands. A keyboard appears on your screen when the system requires written input, and you use the navigator to select text or numbers in character-by-character fashion. With the 12.1-inch touch screen, inputs and menu selection are much faster through direct interfacing with the screen. However, the navigator can still be used with the 12.1-inch version.
The Joysticks
Keto Harvesters come standard with two joysticks for controlling the harvester head. Each joystick includes eight buttons plus a trigger. One of the handles also includes an additional 10 button keypad. Alternatively, you can upgrade both joysticks to each include the 10 additional buttons. All joystick buttons are fully programmable to suit the needs of each individual operator. The xLogger supports unlimited operator profiles, so everyone using the harvester is able to adjust the controls to suit their own preferences.
The Master Module
The master module is the main brains of the xLogger system. You can find it inside of the main hub box located in the cab of your carrier. Connected to the main hub, you will also find the emergency shutoff button (large red button on the side of the main hub box in the image above).
The Extension Controller
The extension controller is also located inside of the main hub box in the cab. Think of it as a task coordinator. When you press one button on the joystick, multiple components of the harvester head need to function in order to carry out a specified task, like activating the main saw. The extension controller sends signals out to all the relevant components involved in any given function. It makes sure that all of the motors, valves, and other components receive the necessary instructions required for a function, like sawing, to work.
The Controller Module
The master module connects to the harvester head via the boom cable and the controller module. You can find the controller module by opening the hydraulic valve guard on your Keto Harvester. The controller module is located under the hub box situated roughly above the delimbing knives. This module receives and processes all sensor signals from the harvester head, and also controls all head functions using commands from the main hub box in the cab.
Stay tuned…
That concludes the Technion xLogger system overview. To find out more about the xLogger, check out our product page. Additionally, stay tuned for more xLogger tutorials to help you get the most of your Keto Harvester!