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CHAPTER

Introduction: Preparing for Installation

CHAPTER 2

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the VSN system!

The following instructions are designed to assist with the proper installation of the VSN system. Refer to the VSN

Calibration & Operation Manual (P/N 016-2020-001) for assistance with calibrating and using the VSN system.

PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

Before installing the VSN system, park the machine where the ground is level, clean, and dry. Turn off the machine

and leave it turned off for the duration of the installation process.

During the installation process, follow good safety practices. Be sure to carefully read the instructions in this

manual to complete the installation process.

PREREQUISITES

The following components must be installed with the VSN system.
• RS1™
• Viper® 4 with ROS version 3.4 or newer

Follow the installation instructions provided with these components before installing VSN.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Raven Industries recommends the following best practices when installing or operating the VSN system for the

first time or at the start of the season:
• Install the VSN unit in the recommended location.
• Use part numbers to help identify parts.
• Do not remove the plastic wrap from a part until it is necessary for installation.

POINT OF REFERENCE

The instructions in this manual assume that you are standing behind the machine, looking toward the cab.

Summary of Contents for Apache AS1040

Page 2: ...aven Industries shall not be held responsible for any modifications or repairs made outside our facilities nor damages resulting from inadequate maintenance of this system As with all wireless and satellite signals several factors may affect the availability and accuracy of wireless and satellite navigation and correction services e g GPS GNSS SBAS etc Therefore Raven Industries cannot guarantee t...

Page 3: ...e 5 Updates 6 Kit Contents 7 Chapter 3 Installation 9 Tank Fill Bracket Kit 50 Series Machines 9 Install the Tank Fill Bracket 9 Install the VSN Bracket Assembly 50 Series Machines 10 Mount the VSN Bracket 10 Mount the VSN Guidance Camera 11 Install the VSN Bracket Assembly 40 Series Machines 12 Mount the VSN Bracket 12 Mount the VSN Guidance Camera 14 System Diagram 16 Cable Installation 17 Insid...

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Page 5: ...ven dealer When operating the machine after installing VSN observe the following safety measures Be alert and aware of surroundings Do not operate VSN or any agricultural equipment while under the influence of alcohol or an illegal substance Remain in the operator s position or a safe working distance away from the booms at all times when VSN is engaged Disable VSN when exiting from the operator s...

Page 6: ... Avoid contact with any sharp edge or abrading surfaces such as but not limited to Sheared or flame cut edges Edges of machined surfaces Fastener threads or cap screw heads Ends of adjustable hose clamps Wire exiting conduit without protection either ends or side of conduit Hose and tube fittings Routing should not allow harnesses to Hang below the unit Have the potential to become damaged due to ...

Page 7: ...ce submersion in water and oil Tree limbs brush and debris Damage where service personnel or operators might step or use as a grab bar Damage when passing through metal structures IMPORTANT Avoid directly spraying electrical components and connections with high pressure water High pressure water sprays can penetrate seals and cause electrical components to corrode or otherwise become damaged When ...

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Page 9: ...w good safety practices Be sure to carefully read the instructions in this manual to complete the installation process PREREQUISITES The following components must be installed with the VSN system RS1 Viper 4 with ROS version 3 4 or newer Follow the installation instructions provided with these components before installing VSN RECOMMENDATIONS Raven Industries recommends the following best practices...

Page 10: ...erall service we provide We appreciate the opportunity to see ourselves as our customers see us and are eager to gather ideas on how we have been helping or how we can do better To serve you best please send an email with the following information to techwriting ravenind com VSN Installation Manual for ET Apache AS840 850 AS1040 1050 AS1240 1250 016 2025 003 Rev B Any comments or feedback include ...

Page 11: ...contact your Raven dealer FIGURE 1 VSN Installation Kit for Apache MY 18 20 P N 117 2025 003 Rev A 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 47 6 5 37 21 3 57 3 7 6 33 1 6 5 6 961 19 23 3 67 2 7 0 00 66 9 2 7 1 6 5 2 0 66 9 2 7 1 6 5 0 66 9 2 7 1 187 1 2 0 66 9 2 7 1 81 0 1 2 7 2 76 6 5 67 7 25526 21 5 6 67 17 187 2 1 21 16 57 5 2 7 6 5 67 7 25526 21 5 6 67 17 6 7 9 721 2 7 0 17 961 02817 ...

Page 12: ...LET SHIPPING 4 4 ENVELOPE PLASTIC BOLT M8 1 25 X 25MM CLASS V COATING WASHER LOCK M8 CLASS V COATING WASHER M8 CLASS V COATING GASKET VITON 29 I D X 688 O D X 062 THK BOLT HEX 1 2 13 UNC X 6 50 LG 1 2 WASHER STEEL FLAT HIGH CORROSION RESISTANT NUT HEX 1 2 13 UNC NYLOCK NUT HEX 1 2 13 UNC SHIELD DEBRIS VSN CABLE VSN APACHE ASXX30 40 MY18 MAIN HARNESS TEE 4 4 4 4 4 WELDMENT ET APACHE VSN BRACKET BOX...

Page 13: ...the four bolts on the frame rail on the right side of the machine 2 Install the tank fill bracket P N 116 0159 867 to the frame of the machine FIGURE 1 Tank Fill Bracket 3 Use the two supplied 3 4 10x3 long bolts and washers in the top two holes of the tank fill bracket 4 Use the two longer bolts that were previously removed in the bottom two holes of the frame rail 5 Secure the bolts with the was...

Page 14: ...actory installed tank fill bracket 2 Align the mounting holes of the VSN bracket with the mounting holes on the tank fill bracket tab FIGURE 2 VSN bracket mounted to the Tank Fill Bracket 3 Route the four mounting bolts 1 2 13x6 5 P N 311 0058 112 toward the outside of the machine 4 Secure the bolts with the four 1 2 washers P N 313 2300 019 1 2 jam nuts P N 312 1001 043 and 1 2 nylock nuts P N 31...

Page 15: ...e Camera 5 Install the M8 lock washer P N 313 6001 013N and M8 washer P N 313 6000 013N on the M8 1 25x25 bolt P N 311 4055 180N 6 Route the bolt through the VSN bracket 7 Install the viton gasket P N 313 5001 007 on the bolt and install VSN Guidance camera NOTE The VSN Guidance camera is not included in the kit VSN Guidance Camera ...

Page 16: ... bolts on the frame of the machine on the left side FIGURE 4 Four Bolts on Frame 2 Use the two supplied 3 4 10x3 long bolts and washers mount the VSN weldment bracket P N 116 0159 848 to the frame of the machine NOTE Use the supplied bolts and washers in the top holes and the longer of the bolts removed in the bottom two holes Secure the bolts with the nuts previously removed from the machine ...

Page 17: ...t Assembly 40 Series Machines 13 INSTALLATION FIGURE 5 VSN Weldment Bracket Mounted to Frame NOTE Ensure the VSN weldment bracket is mounted and positioned level to the frame of the machine FIGURE 6 VSN Weldment Bracket Level with Frame ...

Page 18: ...for ET Apache AS840 850 AS1040 1050 AS1240 1250 MOUNT THE VSN GUIDANCE CAMERA FIGURE 7 Bracket Mounted to the VSN Weldment 1 Mount the bracket P N 116 0159 835 to the VSN weldment bracket using the supplied 3 8 bolts washers and lock nuts ...

Page 19: ...ock washers and rubber isolators 3 Mount the VSN Visual Guidance camera assembly to the installed camera mounting bracket P N 116 0159 835 using the provided M8 hardware a Qty 4 P N 311 4055 180N M8 x 25MM Bolt b Qty 8 P N 313 6000 013N M8 Flat Washer c Qty 4 P N 312 6001 027N M8 x 1 25 Nylock Nut FIGURE 9 Camera Assembly Installed 4 Close the hood and ensure the hood does not come into contact wi...

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Page 21: ...STALLATION INSIDE OF CAB 1 Identify the VSN Visual Guidance cable P N 115 2020 016 2 Remove the access cover in the cab next to the seat FIGURE 11 Access Cover 3 Locate and disconnect the C9 bulkhead FIGURE 12 C9 Bulkhead 4 Locate the C19 Slingshot connector ...

Page 22: ...r side of the tee to any previous connection to C19 FIGURE 13 C19 Connection 6 Connect the mating cable to the C9 cable connector disconnected previously NOTE Do not connect the other side of this tee to the connector in the floor at this point FIGURE 14 Mating Cable Connected to C9 Cable Connector 7 Remove the nut on the C9 connector in the floorboard 8 Push the connector out through the bottom o...

Page 23: ...ct to the back of the field computer NOTE If necessary use the tee for any video cables already connected OUTSIDE OF CAB 1 On the 115 2020 017 Main Harness Tee cable locate the TEE AT C9 connection and connect to the bulkhead previously pushed through the floor below the cab of the machine FIGURE 16 Main Harness Tee Cable ...

Page 24: ... side of the tee will be pushed up through the hole in the floor and secured using the nut on the connector FIGURE 17 Cab Access 3 Connect the other side of the 115 2020 016 Raven Cab Cable C9 Tee to the new connector pushed through the floor NOTE This concludes the cab portion of the installation ...

Page 25: ... box in the cab 5 Route the main harness cable under the machine and along the frame rails up to the VSN bracket 6 Secure the cable to the bracket after connecting to the VSN NOTE Any slack in the cable should be secured near the frame of the sprayer under the cab FIGURE 18 VSN Connection ...

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Page 27: ...er s responsibility The Return Materials Authorization RMA number must appear on the box and all documentation including proof of purchase must be included inside the box to be sent to Raven Industries WHAT WILL RAVEN INDUSTRIES DO Upon confirmation of the warranty claim Raven Industries will at our discretion repair or replace the defective product and pay for the standard return freight regardle...

Page 28: ... claim and send it to Raven Industries for final approval The freight cost to Raven Industries will be the customer s responsibility The Return Materials Authorization RMA number must appear on the box and all documentation including proof of purchase must be included inside the box to be sent to Raven Industries In addition the words Extended Warranty must appear on the box and all documentation ...

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