Handheld Control System and Loader Wiring

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The control of the Defiance Snowplow is managed by a handheld touchpad controller. This controller, an aftermarket component customized by Defiance, allows operators to maneuver the plow's various functions. For loader applications, the control cable runs directly into the machine's cab and connects to the fuse panel for power, circumventing the lack of a universal electrical standard among different loader manufacturers. This approach simplifies integration, enabling quick setup (estimated 15 minutes) for the loader plow.

Goal: Understand the operational controls and electrical integration for both truck and loader plows.

Tools and materials

Control Cable — Connecting the plow to the control module/vehicle power
Fuse Panel Vehicle-specific — Providing electrical power to the loader plow's control system
Handheld Touchpad Controller Aftermarket — Operating the snowplow functions

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>> So, these guys have been in the industry in different forms and applications forever. This is a family that knows manufacturing. >> So, it's a handheld touch pad control. >> Okay. >> And uh very >> Now, is this your design, this controller? >> Uh we we buy these from a vendor. So, they're a it's a may be recognized as a aftermarket controller that person can buy for various plows. And it's customized to do what we need it to do. >> So, parts availability on these and and production. Let's talk about both of those things real quick, Kel. >> Right. >> Are you actually going into production on this snow plow? >> What you're looking at here is like a pre-production unit. >> Pre-production. >> We did a prototype. We did some plowing one season. Followed up with a pre-production unit, and that's what this is. >> Okay. >> Our plan is to be in production for and have product available on this truck plow next season, not this season. >> 2027 to 2028. So, fall of 2027 spring of 2028, you're going to be going into >> Midsummer next year, we should have product available. >> Now, as I look at as I look at how you actually built out the framework, I'm

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