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Program and Operate the Universal Plow Controller

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Building the Ultimate snowplow truck

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Familiarize yourself with the new universal plow controller, which is programmable and compatible with all Boss plow types and the VBX Plus sander. To access programming mode, hold down the power button for 5 seconds. In this mode, you can customize the functions of the auxiliary switches (e.g., orange and blue buttons) to control specific features like strobe light patterns or Clear View side lights. The controller also features diagnostic capabilities, displaying fault codes for both the plow and sander to aid in troubleshooting. Test various functions and programming options to set up the controller according to your operational preferences.

Goal: Understand and customize the universal plow controller.

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  • Boss Universal Controller Boss — Operating and customizing the plow and sander functions

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like your typical Boss. And but wait, there's more because we've got some new technology in the back of the truck and some new technology that's going to go on our trailer as well that we want to show you but let's take a look at this controller. So universal controller. So this controller will do every plow that Boss has to do including down force. It's a programmable controller just from right inside here. These are the auxiliary switches that we talked about. This one will turn orange for strobe. >> And I'm going to jump in here cuz the microphone cut out on Cody for a second but the other side he currently has programmed for clear view. But this can be completely switched around and customized and we'll show you that in just a moment. as well. As far as the controls, basically the same. You got wing wing out which is up top. >> hold that up? Sure. And then when you got back and then this will work it like a straight blade almost where it'll move side to side with just one switch which Boss hasn't had before. You always had to hold your thumb in the two switches. Now you can go back and forth and not have to individually move your hand. >> Now, can this be this controller be retrofitted with older Boss snow plows? Okay, so it's it's part of the new >> Yep. It's It's basically It's communicating directly with the plow module now. >> Okay, good to know. So, put these back. And I'll show you how to get into program mode. So, we'll shut it off, and then we'll hold it for 5 seconds. [Music] And it'll turn on. So, when you're in this mode, you can change this to be only clear view, or clear view comes on only. Another strobe button, if you just want them both strobe. Red is to control the sander. So, if you have a VBX plus sander, you can turn it on and off with this red switch. So, this plow system, the wiring all goes in communication with the VBX plus spreader as well. So, there's a diagnostic port under there that'll tell you fault codes um in both the sander and the plow, if you have it. Um so, this is very intuitive to the the VBX plus and the plow, and gives diagnostic information for those problems when you bring them in, go, "Hey, my plow did this last night, and it doesn't work or it's working fine right now." Well, we can go in and see what fault codes were in there. >> Oh, okay. >> that is nice. So, we'll set this back up for your high beam, and then the cool part with the when you go to the strobe lights,…

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