FLEET MAQA Manual de usuario
MAQA User Manual
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Managers responsibility
The MAQA manager has certain responsibilities and duties to perform, to ensure the MAQA, is
used to its full capability and cost effectiveness. These tasks are listed below.
1. It is the responsibility of the MAQA manager, to ensure that marking data is uploaded on a
monthly basis, using the software provided (MAQA Synchroniser). The user will be sent
details, enabling them to log into www.maqamarker.com, as well as the MAQA synchroniser.
The MAQA synchroniser installer, can be found on the ‘Downloads’ page of
www.maqamarker.com.
2. The management system also provides other management functionality which the user may
or may not choose to take advantage of, including:
a) Customer management
b) Location management
c) Employee data with access to usage and productivity information.
MAQA tablet
Base station
Paint tank
Battery
compartment
Tracking guide
Marker antenna
Spray knib
assembly
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Operators responsibility
The grounds staff are responsible for line marking using the MAQA Marker and base station. To get
the best operational performance they should.
1. Using the MAQA equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with the instructions given
in the user manual.
2. Cleaning and flushing the MAQA equipment in accordance with the instructions given in
the user manual.
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
1. RISK OF BURNS. DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THE BATTERY TERMINALS.
2. RISK OF EXPLOSION. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE A BATTERY, USING
ANYTHING OTHER THAN CHARGING EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED BY FLEET.
3. HIGH HYDRAULIC PRESSURE. THE PAINT DELIVERY SYSTEM IS CAPABLE
OF ATTAINING 100 PSI. ADJUST ONLY AS INSTRUCTED.
4. ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS. DO NOT OPEN
ANY ELECTRONIC MODULE ENCLOSURES.
Batteries
There are three rechargeable batteries that supply power for the MAQA system. Each battery must
be in a charged state for the MAQA system to operate.
The Marker unit and the base station batteries are charged using the common docking station.
The batteries in the Marker and base station must be charged and discharged every month to retain
their full working capacity. The batteries must not be discharged completely. When the MAQA
system is not in use it is important that the batteries are discharged and recharged once a month.
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MAQA marker battery
The MAQA marker is powered by a 24 V 12Ah rechargeable battery.
The battery is fitted in the middle compartment of the Marker.
To recharge the battery, hold the webbing strap and lift it out of the docking station. Place the
battery into the charging station and connect it to a suitable 230 V ac mains supply.
MAQA base station battery
The MAQA base station is powered by the integral rechargeable battery.
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Battery charge state is indicated by the illuminated ON/OFF push button switch. The switch
illuminated green indicates that the battery is charged and ready for use. When the switch is
illuminated red, this indicates the battery charge is low.
The base station is recharged by removing the unit from the tripod and the placing the complete
base station unit into the docking station.
MAQA control tablet battery
The control tablet has an inbuilt battery. It is charged via the USB connection. The tablet remains in
the waterproof case during charging.
The tablet battery charge state is indicated on the status bar at the bottom right hand side of the
tablet screen.
Note: This is an indication of the tablet battery level not the MAQA Marker machine.
When the indicator shows red, shut the MAQA system down as soon as convenient and recharge
before reusing the MAQA
When the battery charge is below 10 % the ability to control the marking arm may be lost.
To charge the tablet battery, proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the waterproof USB connector on the ‘leg’ of the tablet case.
2. If necessary, remove the tablet case from the handle bar mount.
3. Connect the USB A male connector to the waterproof socket
Indication
Percentage of
battery charge
remaining
(
)
%
100
-
50
50
-
10
Below 10
Table. 1
Tablet battery charge indication
Battery
Battery
Battery
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4. Using the toggle switch located on the inside surface of the tablet ‘leg’, select the ‘charge’
position
DATA
CHARGE
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Preparation for use
Before line marking can commence, the following procedures must be carried out.
Base station
1. The base station has to be set up on its tripod in a location that has clear line of sight to all
areas to be marked.
2. If multiple pitches are to be marked, the location of the base station is to be as central as
possible to all the pitches.
3. The range of the base station with clear line of sight is up to 500m. This range will vary due
to local conditions i.e. obstructions, interference.
4. Switch the base station ON using the push button switch. The push button illuminates
GREEN indicating that the battery is charged. When the button illuminates RED, this
indicates that the battery has low charge. If the indicator shows red during a line marking
session, it is recommended that the system should be shut down when the current pitch has
been completed.
5. The MAQA base station will take approximately 15 minutes to acquire satellites to establish
positional data.
a) Do not move the base station during this time or any other time during the line marking
session.
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b) If the base station is moved, it must to be turned OFF and then turn ON again to re-
establish positional data by waiting a further 15 minutes.
6. Avoid setting up the base station near the following:
a) Tall buildings, fences, trees
b) Mobile telephone masts
c) Power lines
MAQA tablet
Prepare the MAQA tablet for use as follows:
1. Ensure that the tablet case is secure on the handle bar of the MAQA Marker unit. If required,
reposition the angle of the tablet case
RADIO
ANTENNA
GNSS
ANTENNA
POWER PUSH
BUTTON AND
BATTERY CHARGE
INDICATOR
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2. Lift up the screen cover.
3. Unfold the two side shades and slot the tabs into the slots on the top surface of the tablet
case.
4. Secure the side screens using the two clips.
THUMB
SCREWS
SWIVEL
MOUNT
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5. Ensure that the USB cable assembly is securely fitted into the connector on the ‘leg’ of the
tablet case.
6. Ensure that the toggle switch located on the ‘leg’ of the tablet case is in the ‘OPERATION’
position before turning the tablet on.
Fig. 8
Tablet case
SCREEN
COVER
SIDE
SHADE
SIDE
SHADE
SIDE
SHADE
CLIP
USB
CONNECTOR
OPERATION
CHARGE
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