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Updates

Software updates for the Cruizer console are available periodically on the 
Raven website

http://www.ravenprecision.com/Support/Software/

To download the latest version of Cruizer software, unzip or extract the 
download to a flash drive.

1. With the console powered on, insert a flash drive into the USB port on the 

back of your Cruizer console.

2. From the 

Home Screen

,

 select:

Tools Menu 

 

Computer

 

 

Updates 

.

3. Select the desired update from the list and touch

.

4. Allow the Cruizer to apply the software update before restarting the 

console to complete the update procedure.

Note:  Cruizer will not locate the update files if the files are moved on the 

flash drive. Un-zip the files to the root directory (X:\ where X 
represents the letter of your flash drive), making sure to preserve 
the directory structure of the zipped archive.

Summary of Contents for Cruizer

Page 1: ...Operation Guide Cruizer Software Version 2 2 ...

Page 2: ... 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 the accuracy integrity contin...

Page 3: ...rs 13 Moving Markers 13 Delete Markers 13 Ending a Job 13 Powering Down the Cruizer 13 Tools Menu 14 Quick Access Bar 14 System 14 Vehicle 15 Computer 15 GPS 16 Favorites Menu 16 Display 17 Coverage Maps 18 Enabling Coverage Map Output 18 Coverage Map Output 18 Baud Rate Settings 19 Updates 20 Troubleshooting 21 System Cable Drawings 22 Cruizer Console P N 063 0172 903 RAM Mount Arm P N 103 0159 0...

Page 4: ...nd Maintenance Harsh chemicals may damage the touch screen Clean the touch screen and console exterior as needed with a soft cloth dampened with glass cleaner Apply the cleaner to the cloth and then wipe the screen gently To avoid scratching the touch screen do not use any type of sharp instrument Only a fingertip or an approved stylus should be used Do not expose the Cruizer console to precipitat...

Page 5: ...na to mount the antenna 2 Route the antenna cable to the back of the Cruizer console and connect it to the antenna port 3 Connect the power cable to the power port on the Cruizer and plug the adaptor into the vehicle accessory port or cigarette lighter socket 4 Using the RAM mount arm mount the Cruizer inside the cab to a clean surface For additional cabling and connection assistance see the Syste...

Page 6: ... boom width in the units selected on the previous screen Touch Next to accept the displayed selection and to advance to the Antenna Position screen Use the Antenna Position screen to set the position of the GPS antenna with respect to the center of the boom or implement width The left side of the Antenna Position screen displays a visual reference of the location of the boom or implement and DGPS ...

Page 7: ... The version of firmware currently loaded on the Cruizer console is displayed in the upper right corner of the Home Screen Touch the following icons displayed on the Home Screen to Note The fore aft offset must be measured perpendicular to the boom or implement width Note The left right offset must be measured parallel to the boom or implement width Start Job Begins a new job or return to the guid...

Page 8: ...ob option and touch Next to continue DGPS is O K Flashing yellow red GPS is initializing Cruizer has encountered a DGPS warning condition No DGPS position is available Steering Shield SmartBoom or SmartRow Shield Note Arrows within the following sections indicate a series of icons that must be selected to complete the procedure Note Settings may need to be adjusted within the Tools Menu before pro...

Page 9: ...as implement history must be turned on Note An applied area must be present from a previous swath before Cruizer will display the next guidance path in Lass Pass mode Straight A B Mode Allows the operator to select a starting A point and an ending B point or heading angle through which Cruizer draws a straight line as the guidance path Subsequent guidance paths will be parallel to the initial A B ...

Page 10: ...lays the age and coverage area of each job as well as the distance from the current vehicle location to the saved job 4 Touch the desired job feature to use with the new job file and touch Next to display the Cruizer Guidance Screen Note The Guidance Pattern used during the previous job will be used when the job is reopened To use a different Guidance Pattern a new job must be started Touch Cancel...

Page 11: ...is reached then zooms out Menu Touch to access other guidance views available path tools or return to the Cruizer Home Screen Field Markers Touch the icon to place a field marker at the current vehicle location Refer to the Field Markers section on page 13 for more information Alternate Guidance Touch the alternate guidance pattern icon to toggle to the displayed pattern Boundary Mapping Menu Sele...

Page 12: ... and 359 180 is due south Menu Touch the Menu icon to access other guidance views available path tools or return to the Cruizer Home Screen Guidance Screen Modes Home Screen Touch to return to the Cruizer Home Screen 3 D Displays a down field view of the vehicle position 2 D Displays a bird s eye view of the vehicle position Field Review Mode Displays an overview of field coverage This mode may be...

Page 13: ...elected choose a pattern to use during the job See the Starting Guidance section on page 6 for a detailed description of patterns 5 Next touch Boundary Mapping Menu Record A B Line Tools Select this icon to access the available A B line tools and features This icon is only displayed when an A B line has been set Reset A B Line Clear the displayed A B line Touch this icon to set a new Guidance path...

Page 14: ...te the field boundary Field Area Display After completing a field boundary the Cruizer displays the calculated field area displays in either the lower panel of the Field Review Screen or by opening the Boundary Mapping Menu Other Field Boundary Icons The following icons and features may be used while operating in the Field Review Mode Touch the Zoom icons to zoom in or out in the Field Review Mode...

Page 15: ... the base of the marker and select Move Touch the desired location for the marker to place the marker in the new location Delete Markers To delete a marker touch the base of the marker and select Delete The marker will be removed Ending a Job Use the following steps to end a Job 1 Touch Menu Home End Job 2 To save a report for the job see the Coverage Maps section on page 18 Powering Down the Crui...

Page 16: ...d connect the optional external switch wire to a source of 12V power to utilize the Hardware setting If Touch Screen is selected touching or on the Guidance Screen will toggle coverage history recording On or Off Tilt The Tilt icon is only displayed if an optional TM 1 Tilt Module is connected to the console Select the Tilt icon to setup and calibrate the TM 1 Tilt Module Touch the Information ico...

Page 17: ...the Display section on page 17 for more information about the built in light bar settings Region Select the language and units displayed by Cruizer during operation Updates The updates screen allows the operator to Select a software stored on a connected USB drive to load on the Cruizer console Enter an authorization code for the e Dif or L Dif correction signal Enable or disable Coverage Map Outp...

Page 18: ...current output rates for each message Baud rate settings for Port A and B are also accessed via this screen See the Baud Rate Settings section on page 19 for details Set all output messages to zero if connecting an optional SmarTrax SmartSteer or TM 1 system to the Cruizer using the recommended cables shown in the System Cable Drawings section on page 22 Health Displays DGPS signal and status info...

Page 19: ...t the Light Bar slider in the lower section of the Display screen to set the light bar sensitivity Select one of the following available sensitivities Fine Medium Coarse The lower center green LED illuminates when receiving a DGPS signal The upper center green LED illuminates when guidance is in progress and the vehicle is on the currently displayed guidance path See the Starting Guidance section ...

Page 20: ...each with the same name The shp shx and dbf files created for each report are essential for the shapefile format to function correctly The kml file is an XML grammar and file format that can be opened with software like Google Earth 3 After selecting the desired output format touch On to the right Once an output format is turned on and when the Guidance Session ends Cruizer will automatically outp...

Page 21: ...ro 3 Touch Baud Rates 4 Use the following table to enter the correct baud rate settings for each port Product Port SmartBoom SmartRow A or B TM 1 Tilt Sensor B SmarTrax software version 4 1 or older B Steering Node B Product Port A Port B TM 1 Tilt Sensor 19200 SmarTrax software version 3 2 or older 38400 Recommended SmarTrax software versions 4 0 or newer 115200 Recommended Steering Node 115200 1...

Page 22: ...ort on the back of your Cruizer console 2 From the Home Screen select Tools Menu Computer Updates 3 Select the desired update from the list and touch 4 Allow the Cruizer to apply the software update before restarting the console to complete the update procedure Note Cruizer will not locate the update files if the files are moved on the flash drive Un zip the files to the root directory X where X r...

Page 23: ...Tighten any loose connections Check the antenna port on the back of the Cruizer console for a 5V signal use the metal surround of the antenna port as ground If a helix style antenna is used connect the antenna cable and test voltage at the antenna end using the same procedure Ensure that the antenna has a clear 360 view of the sky The machine should not be inside or near buildings trees and other ...

Page 24: ... 2 System Cable Drawings Additional diagrams are available on the Raven Applied Technology Division website http www ravenprecision com Support ApplicationDrawings FIGURE 2 Cruizer Kit and Cable Options ...

Page 25: ...2 3 FIGURE 3 Cruizer Cable Options with SmarTrax TM 1 Tilt Module and SCS Console ...

Page 26: ...2 4 FIGURE 4 Cruizer with SmartSteer 3D ...

Page 27: ...e Period How Can I Get Service What Will Raven Industries Do What is not Covered by this Warranty Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven dealer If your dealer agrees with the warranty claim the dealer will send the part and proof of purchase to their distributor or to Raven Industries for final approval Upon confirmation of the warranty claim Raven Industries will at our disc...

Page 28: ...n Industries Inc All rights reserved under copyright laws Raven Industries Toll Free U S and Canada 800 243 5435 Applied Technology Division or Outside the U S 1 605 575 0722 P O Box 5107 Fax 605 331 0426 Sioux Falls SD 57117 5107 www ravenprecision com Cruizer Software Version 2 2 Operation Guide P N 016 0171 128 Rev G 12 10 E16966 ...

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