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Manual No. 016-3001-015 Rev. C

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Using the OmniSeed Viper Pro System

CANbus Rate Control. 

The Viper Pro field computer is capable of controlling product application directly via a 

Raven CANbus using Raven product nodes. Each node provides a single control channel for controlling the 
application of a single product. So, if the Viper Pro is connected to a CANbus with a single product node, the 
Viper Pro will monitor or control for one product during an active job. Up to five product nodes may be 
connected to the Viper Pro to control any combination of liquid, granular, injection or spinner channels as 
necessary. In this configuration, the Viper Pro is directly controlling the product control valves and other 
hardware.

Note:

A multi-product variable rate key must be purchased and authorized in order to provide multi-
product VRA within a job. Contact a local Raven dealer to acquire the activation key and refer to 
the Registering the Viper Pro section on page 23 for assistance entering the activation code on the 
Viper Pro field computer.

Swath Guidance

When the swath guidance feature is enabled, the Viper Pro may provide on-screen guidance paths based 
upon the programmed machine or equipment width. The swath guidance path displayed on the Viper Pro 
provides a quick reference to the vehicle location in relation to previous coverage and may be used with an 
automated steering system such as the Raven SmarTrax systems to automatically steer the vehicle using the 
displayed guidance path.

The Viper Pro is capable of providing guidance for several crop or field patterns to suit field conditions and 
application types. 

Liquid Section Control

The liquid section control feature allows the Viper Pro to automatically turn liquid product sections on or off by 
referencing the coverage map. While Viper Pro creates the coverage map, the system references previously 
applied areas and the vehicle location to automatically turn liquid sections off in turn as the implement crosses 
over previously applied areas. As sections re-enter un-applied area, the Viper Pro turns the liquid section back 
on.

See Chapter 8, 

OmniSeed Section Control

, for more information on using the OmniSeed section control 

feature with the Viper Pro field computer.

Summary of Contents for OmniSeed Viper Pro

Page 1: ...Viper Pro Software Version 3 10 OmniSeed Calibration Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ...odifications 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 continuity or availability of the...

Page 3: ...dance 4 AgX Compatibility 5 Optional Features 5 The Viper Pro Interface 6 Active Matrix Transflective Touch Screen 6 Front Panel 7 File Transfer 8 Rear Panel 9 Viper Pro Care and Use 10 Technical Specifications 10 Updates 11 Chapter 3 Installation Start Up and Registration 13 Overview of the Installation Process 13 Mounting the Field Computer 14 Mounting the Switch Box 14 Mounting the Viper Pro an...

Page 4: ...oop Control Cals 51 Fan Cal 52 Section Setup 53 Profiles 71 Powering Down the Viper Pro 72 Navigating the Viper Pro Interface 74 Main and Job Screen Displays 74 Controller Status Screen 84 Chapter 5 Using the OmniSeed Viper Pro System 87 Overview of Job Files and Features 87 Overview of Job Types 88 Overview of Job Features 88 Starting a New AgX Job 90 Assign Recommendations to Product Channels 92...

Page 5: ...sters 115 Setting or Resetting Distance and Individual Nodes 116 Alarms 117 Addressing Alarm Conditions 117 Creating Application Reports 120 To Enter Report Information 120 Chapter 6 Viper Pro Guidance 125 Guidance Views 125 Swath Guidance Patterns 126 Setting the Straight A B Line Pattern 126 Set A B Line by Heading 127 Setting the Fixed Contour Pattern 128 Setting the Last Pass Pattern 129 Setti...

Page 6: ...Liquid Products 155 Dual Pressure Area 160 Application Area 160 GPS Status Screens 161 SmarTrax Settings Screens 162 Wireless Communication Status 163 Menu 163 Exit Button 163 About Button 164 Web Button 166 Setup Button 167 File Maintenance 167 Start Job 168 Setup Menus 168 Registration Keys 168 Maps 169 Street Maps 169 Scout Maps 171 Coverage Maps 172 Prescription Rx Maps 174 Local Settings 179 ...

Page 7: ...ap Method 193 Create Map From Field Boundary Method 194 Changing Apply No Apply Default Colors 194 Section Control Apply No Apply Maps 195 How to Create a Zone Map 195 Chapter 9 Remote Calibration Console 197 Overview and Connection 197 Kit Contents 197 Console Connection 198 Console Power 198 Updates 198 Remote Tank Console Operation 199 Priming 199 Catch Test and Cal Weight 200 Using the Remote ...

Page 8: ...Flash Drive 221 Automatic File Maintenance 222 Clone or Restore Settings 223 AgX File Maintenance 224 Select External Drive 224 Uploading Reports to the Slingshot Web Site 225 File Transfer Methods 225 User Account Sign up 226 Uploading Job Reports from a USB to the Slingshot Web Site 227 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting the Viper Pro System 229 Viper Pro Troubleshooting Information 229 General Issues 2...

Page 9: ...lating the Calibration Values 245 Appendix C Testing Extension Cables 265 Appendix D Updating CAN Nodes via the Viper Pro 269 Appendix E Using the Front Panel Program with the Viper Pro System 273 Appendix F Load Cells 275 Appendix G Weather Station 277 Appendix H Wireless Communications and Remote Service 281 ...

Page 10: ...Table of Contents viii OmniSeed Viper Pro Calibration Operation Manual ...

Page 11: ...aces provided Write down the calculated calibration values in the spaces provided Units US Acres SI Hectares Turf 1000 Square Feet Speed Sensor SP1 Wheel Speed SP2 Radar Speed Cal Control Channel 1 Control Channel 2 Control Channel 3 Control Channel 4 Control Channel 5 Control Type Valve Type Control Channel 6 Control Channel 7 Control Channel 8 Control Channel 9 Control Channel 10 Control Type Va...

Page 12: ... PPM Pounds per minute SI Volume per Hectare kg min Kilograms per minute TU Volume per 1 000 Square Feet PPA Pounds per Acre Metric Values kg ha Kilograms per Hectare Turf Unit Values Fluid Ounces Conversion Formula Liters Conversion Formula Pounds Conversion Formula Original METER CAL Number 128 Original METER CAL Number 3 785 Original METER CAL Number Weight of One Gallon of Product Liquid Area ...

Page 13: ... Be alert and aware of surroundings Do not operate the field computer while under the influence of alcohol or an illegal substance Remain in the operator s position in the machine at all times when the field computer is engaged in product control or feature operation The machine operator is responsible for disabling or turning off automatic control features before leaving the operator s position D...

Page 14: ... approved maintenance instructions When installing hydraulics or performing diagnostics maintenance or routine service ensure that precautions are taken to prevent any foreign material or contaminants from being introduced into the machine s hydraulic system Objects or materials that are able to bypass the machine s hydraulic filtration system will reduce performance and possibly damage the hydrau...

Page 15: ...ystem The Raven Viper Pro is a multi purpose precision tool offering the latest technology in precision agriculture with features including product application control field mapping and application reports as well as in field guidance via a connected DGPS Differential Global Positioning System receiver FIGURE 1 OmniSeed Viper Pro Field Computer ...

Page 16: ...nd store as applied data or scouting information This as applied information can be used to compare the field prescription to the actual application and provide valuable documentation of the application The Viper Pro system will store the application report and datalogged information on the field computer until transferred to a USB flash drive or uploaded to the Slingshot web site for creating or ...

Page 17: ...eld computer Viper Pro software version 3 4 or higher is required to utilize the AgX features with the field computer An AgX activation key is required to use AgX recommendations on the Viper Pro field computer Application of multiple products using the AgX feature will require a multiple product VRA key Optional Features In addition to the product application control capabilities of the field com...

Page 18: ...ive Matrix Transflective Touch Screen Active Matrix Transflective touch screen technology offers clear visibility across a range of lighting conditions and even in direct sunlight while the touch screen functionality places menus and options literally at the operator s finger tips CAUTION Do not use sharp objects such as ball point pens pocket knives screwdrivers etc on the Viper Pro display ...

Page 19: ...nto this port to transfer compatible Viper Pro files Note The USB flash drive must be formatted with the Viper Pro file structure See Chapter 11 File Maintenance and Editing Reports for setting up the required file structure on a USB flash drive NOTICE Failure to close a job before turning the field computer power off may result in a loss of information for that job Make sure to properly close any...

Page 20: ... MB and 4 GB of storage and should be used to manually transfer files to and from the field computer USB flash drives may be purchased directly from Raven Industries 4 GB USB Flash Drive P N 524 0002 065 as well as many retail locations FIGURE 3 USB Flash Drive Note Install the USB flash drive only when transferring files Do not start the Viper Pro or leave the USB flash drive in the Viper Pro dur...

Page 21: ...e also located on the back of the Viper Pro The field computer part and serial numbers and revision letter are printed on the tag located on the back of the field computer Please have this information available when contacting customer support CAUTION Damage to the field computer may occur if the USB ports are used to charge mobile devices such as cellular phones tablets or mp3 devices The USB por...

Page 22: ...nd route cables to avoid tripping hazards and to keep the wires from pinching or breaking When temperatures are expected to be 32 F 0 C or lower remove the field computer from the vehicle and store it in a climate controlled environment Damage to the field computer may occur if the USB ports are used to charge mobile devices such as cellular phones tablets or mp3 devices The USB ports should only ...

Page 23: ...ry Negative 1 Auxiliary DSR 2 Ext Switch 2 Ext Switch 3 CAN Hi 3 CAN Hi 4 CAN Lo 4 CAN Lo 5 DGPS Receive 5 Auxiliary DCD 6 DGPS Transmit 6 Not Used 7 DGPS CTS 7 Auxiliary Receive 8 DGPS RTS 8 Auxiliary Transmit 9 Console Transmit 9 Auxiliary CTS 10 Console Receive 10 DTR 11 RS232 Ground 11 Auxiliary RTS 12 Console CTS 12 RS232 Ground 13 Console RTS 13 Not Used 14 12 V Ignition 14 Radar Out 15 12 V...

Page 24: ...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 OmniSeed Viper Pro Installation Operation Manual Manual No 016 3001 015 Rev C Any comments or feedback include chapter or page numbers if applicable Let us know how long have you ...

Page 25: ...ents and cabling Note For instructions on installing additional hardware with the Viper Pro refer to instructions provided with the additional or optional component s For additional system diagrams see Appendix A System Diagrams Basic installation of the Viper Pro system is as follows 1 Review kit contents 2 Mounting the Viper Pro field computer 3 Mounting the DGPS receiver and antenna 4 Route and...

Page 26: ...e bracket is in the desired orientation and ensure the field computer and switch box will be clear of any moving elements within the machine cab To assemble the mounting bracket 1 First mount two of the provided clamps to the mounting bracket using four flat head phillips screws Attach the clamp to the mounting bracket so that the recessed mounting holes and the clamp are on the same side 2 Match ...

Page 27: ...therproof Mount the field computer inside of the machine cabin or drivers compartment within easy reach of the driver or operator Secure the field computer to an existing post or display bar using the provided bracket If necessary securely fasten the mounting bracket P N 107 0171 415 to a suitable flat surface Once mounted the bracket must provide a stable base for the field computer and should no...

Page 28: ...labeled DGPS on the main interface cable P N 115 0172 001 For information on configuring the Viper Pro to receive signal from the connected DGPS Receiver refer to the Serial Communication Port Setup section on page 180 CANbus Installation CAN systems allow product nodes to be added to expand the number of control channels on the system at any time Five product control nodes can be connected to the...

Page 29: ...positive battery terminal 3 Connect the white wire to ground CAUTION The power leads should be connected after all other installation instructions have been completed Reversing the power leads may cause damage to the field computer CAUTION Even when the Viper Pro is powered off the field computer will draw a small current from the battery If the machine will not be in use for an extended period of...

Page 30: ...Chapter 3 18 OmniSeed Viper Pro Installation Operation Manual FIGURE 1 Raven OmniSeed Tow Behind System Cabling Diagram D N 054 5002 001 ...

Page 31: ...3 Manual No 016 3001 015 Rev C 19 Installation Start Up and Registration FIGURE 2 Raven OmniSeed Tow Between System Cabling Diagram D N 054 5002 001 cont ...

Page 32: ...roperly as instructed in the previous sections Once installation of the Viper Pro precision application management system has been completed and verified the field computer may be powered up To start up the Viper Pro 1 Press the power button on the Viper Pro The field computer will take approximately 2 minutes to power up Note Pressing the power button when the following prompt is displayed on scr...

Page 33: ...ation on operation of the field computer in this mode OmniSeed to launch the Viper Pro precision application management system in an air seeder mode Brightness Control option to adjust the screen brightness Front Panel option to configure Raven DGPS Receivers directly with the Viper Pro using the Front Panel Program See Appendix E Using the Front Panel Program with the Viper Pro System for detaile...

Page 34: ...ter the Start Viper button is selected and the Main screen is displayed Refer to the Wireless File Transfer section on page 217 for more information 6 The Viper Pro main screen will display For a description of the features and information displayed on the main screen see Chapter 4 Initial Set Up and Navigation Touch Screen Calibration Wizard When the operator touches an area of the screen the Vip...

Page 35: ...h the previous touch screen calibration Registering the Viper Pro The Viper Pro must be registered if an optional feature activation key such as the multi product VRA AgX prepopulated jobs or a weather station will be activated Activation keys are specific to each Viper Pro Once activated a purchased key may not be transferred to another field computer Viper Pro Features The following feature acti...

Page 36: ...nd application The Viper Pro also creates AgX compliant reports for transfer back onto a home or office PC for detailed application reporting Note Currently the SST Summit software package is required to provide AgX recommendations for the Raven Viper Pro field computer Viper Pro software version 3 4 or higher is required to utilize the AgX features with the field computer An AgX activation key is...

Page 37: ... on which the activation key code will be entered Do not navigate away from this screen Registration Code This is the Registration Code for a Viper Do not misplace this paper or you will not be able to register your product 3M8828 000102 03667 0102 000L To register your product and receive an Activation Key go to www ravenprecision com select the Support tab and choose Product Registration Product...

Page 38: ...nstallation Operation Manual 4 On a home or office computer go to the Raven Applied Technology Division web site at www ravenhelp com and click on the Activation Key Request link 5 Fill in the requested information and then click Next ...

Page 39: ...isplays 7 Fill in the machine ID validation code and registration code from the registration code sheet Click the Next button 8 If the registration was processed successfully a prompt similar to the following will be displayed 9 Locate the product Activation Key Note Print and save this page for future use ...

Page 40: ... key received from the Raven web site see step 8 Note If the Viper Pro has been registered previously touch the Menu button on the main screen and select Setup then Reg Keys and Next to display the Key 1 screen to enter an activation key 11 Touch OK The activation key is saved to the Viper Pro field computer and the appropriate activation keys are validated ...

Page 41: ...le nodes if present and product nodes 1 through 5 FIGURE 1 CAN Initialization Results Screen Note If the Viper Pro establishes communication with a node it displays as Found on the CAN Initialization Results screen Nodes not detected during startup will not be displayed on this screen If a product node is not found by the Viper Pro field computer troubleshoot the system to determine why Viper cann...

Page 42: ... separate leads to eliminate potential issues 4 Supply voltage below required minimums due to weak alternator or battery outputs Check the machine battery and alternator and repair or replace as necessary Re Addressing Product Nodes The Raven OmniSeed system is compatible with the Raven air cart node and the Raven product controller nodes Each of these nodes is capable of providing up to five cont...

Page 43: ...control liquid product application with the OmniSeed system To remove control channels from the air cart node 1 From the CAN Initialization Results prompt select the Start Viper option and allow the Viper Pro application to initialize Note Even if the product controller node is connected to the CANbus network during the initial start up of the OmniSeed system all product control channels displayed...

Page 44: ... enter a meter cal value of 8888 as described in the above steps Control channels on the air cart should be disabled in order based upon the number of channels required to control the air cart bins For Example When controlling an air cart with two product bins the air cart node should be connected to the air cart control hardware and should be assigned to sequential control channels i e 1 and 2 Th...

Page 45: ...ion of liquid product s refer to the Configuring the Product Controller Node section on page 35 to configure an optional product controller node Restore Control Channels If control channels are disabled use the following procedure to re reconfigure the air cart node for changes to the air seeder system Note If an optional product controller node is connected to the CANbus network it is recommended...

Page 46: ...of the screen to display the second node settings screen 5 Touch the displayed valve cal value Using the on screen keyboard enter a valve cal value of 900 where is the desired number of control channels assigned to the air cart node For example enter a value of 9005 in the valve cal to enable all five control channels on the air cart node 6 Touch the OK button until the Viper Pro main screen is di...

Page 47: ...ressed to properly detect and address the node on the network Note Make sure that the air cart node is properly configured before connecting the product controller node to the CANbus network 1 Power up the Viper Pro field computer 2 If the product controller node requires a readdress the Viper Pro will display the following prompt 3 Touch Yes The Re Address CAN Nodes screen displays 4 Cycle power ...

Page 48: ...resses and display the CAN Initialization Results screen The AccuBoom Node entry indicates that the field computer has recognized the product controller node 7 Touch the Config Node button to reconfigure the number of control channels available on the product controller node 8 Touch Start Viper when the appropriate number of control channels are displayed as Found on the CAN Initialization Results...

Page 49: ...h Menu Setup Local and Lang The Language Setup screen will be displayed 2 Touch the desired language for display on the field computer and select OK to return to the main screen Time Zone 1 Touch Menu Setup Local and Time Zone The Time Zone Setup screen displays 2 Touch the desired time zone from the list Use the Up or Down arrows if necessary to display additional time zones 3 Select the Auto Adj...

Page 50: ...en rate control console via a serial cable select the specific rate controller from the list of controller model options c If the Viper Pro will be used to provide guidance for a towed implement without rate control capabilities select the Manual option 3 Touch OK to accept the displayed selection and return to the Main screen Speed Sensor Type and Cal To automatically adjust the rate of applied p...

Page 51: ...icle speed touch the Calibration Assistance button and follow the on screen instructions Refer to Appendix B Calculating the Calibration Values for additional information about the calibration assistance procedure The procedure outlined in Using the Calibration Assistance section on page 245 should also be performed to refine or verify the initial value used with a speed sensor not listed in the a...

Page 52: ...igure product channels controlling air cart bins with a PWM close type control valve to ensure proper operation of the OmniSeed system Valve Type Description Standard Select this type when using a standard valve This is a butterfly type valve used in liquid applications The valve stops adjusting rate and remains at the current position when the control signal is removed This valve type setting is ...

Page 53: ... section on page 24 to enter the activation code to unlock the Gran 4 and Gran 5 application type selections Spinner Select this option for RPM control of spinner speed during field operations NH3 An option for anhydrous ammonia rate control operations will be available if the product node is capable of specific rate control features It is recommended to ensure this option is available and selecte...

Page 54: ...keypad to enter the desired target rate for a product application Note During the initial set up of the field computer enter a typical rate for seeding operations The rate cal will need to be adjusted for different seeding operations on each product control channel prior to starting an actual seeding operation Contact a local planter or seed supply dealer for assistance 3 Repeat the above process ...

Page 55: ...check the sensor inside the bin and clean as necessary b If the LED is still on adjust the sensitivity set screw until the LED extinguishes 2 Fill the bin to a level to cover the bin level sensor If the LED illuminates after the bin is filled no further adjustment is required It may be possible to fine tune the sensor for the specific crop however the following steps are only necessary should the ...

Page 56: ...ct control channels as necessary 5 Touch OK to save the entered value or proceed to the Meter Cal s section on page 48 to continue with the initial set up process Optional Bin Pressure Sensor An optional bin pressure sensor may be installed to monitor the air cart bin pressures during operation The Raven OmniSeed system monitors the bin pressure while seeding to help ensure that product in each bi...

Page 57: ... bin air cart the following steps will need to be repeated to calibrate each sensor individually 4 Touch the Fan Calibration area to access the Fan Calibration screen The system offers five bin pressure monitoring channels for use with seeder control systems Note The AUX channel may be used as a sixth bin pressure channel if necessary Select the type of sensor Air Liquid for bin pressure monitorin...

Page 58: ... area for any configured pressure transducers Alarm Enable the alarm option to provide an audible alarm if the bin pressure is outside of the range set by the high or low RPM limits If this selection is not enabled the Viper Pro will not provide an alarm Home Display Select up to four items displayed on the Fan Calibration screen for display on the Viper Pro main screen during field operations Thi...

Page 59: ...eding operations If the system begins to display false bin pressure alarms during an operation especially if weather patterns or temperature varies significantly from the previous calibration recalibrate the bin pressure sensor To calibrate a bin pressure sensor 1 Touch the Cal field for the bin pressure sensor to be calibrated 2 Use the on screen keypad to enter a value of 0 for the sensor calibr...

Page 60: ...led with a dual sprocket setup multiply the normal meter cal value by the number of teeth on the meter shaft and then divide by the number of teeth on the sprocket connected directly to the hydraulic motor to determine the appropriate meter cal value 4 Repeat the above process for any remaining nodes or product control channels as necessary 5 Touch OK to save the entered value or proceed to the Ca...

Page 61: ...creen 4 Touch the Calibration Assistance button below the cal weight value The Cal Weight Calibration screen will display Note The application type must be set for Gran 4 in order to use the cal weight calibration assistance feature See the Application and Control Valve Type s section on page 40 for more information on selecting the application type 5 Verify that the weight box is in place and tha...

Page 62: ...on value for the installed control valve Note Raven recommends the following initial valve cal values These values are good starting points and will generally yield adequate results however the valve cal should be refined for the individual control valves installed on the specific machine Refer to Appendix B Calculating the Calibration Values for more information on calculating the valve cal For g...

Page 63: ...he valve cal and valve cal 2 values if the dual loop control feature is enabled See the Dual Loop Control section on page 151 for details on the dual loop control mode Refer to the Node Feature Settings Screen Page 2 section on page 146 for information on enabling the dual loop control feature Flow Cal Note It is recommended to set the Sgain value prior to making any adjustments to the flow cal va...

Page 64: ...to monitor the fans used to provide air flow for product bins on the air cart The system offers four fan speed monitoring channels for use with OmniSeed systems Note The AUX channel may be used as a fifth fan speed channel if necessary Select the type of sensor Hydraulic for fan speed monitoring and set the values as described below To configure the air cart fans from the Viper Pro main screen 1 T...

Page 65: ...pplications To ensure the best possible results the Section Setup Wizard should be completed if any part of the seeding system i e tractor or drill is changed Note If multiple tractors or drills may be used be sure to save each profile with detailed profile names to help identify specific profiles at a later date 1 Select Menu Setup and Sect The Seeder Configuration screen displays 2 Select the tr...

Page 66: ... Setup Note The pivot point of a conventional tractor is the center of the rear axle 1 Enter the left right offset of the GPS antenna from the pivot point The left right offset must be measured parallel to the vehicle rear axle 2 To determine the offset direction at the pivot point and facing toward the front of the vehicle is the antenna to the left or to the right Select the direction of the lef...

Page 67: ...rection of the fore aft offset 5 Measure the distance from the pivot point center of track length to the control point or hitch 6 Touch the Next button and continue to the Cart Setup section on page 56 or the Drill Setup section on page 57 Articulated Tractor Note The pivot point of an articulated tractor is center of the articulation joint 1 Enter the left right offset of the GPS antenna from the...

Page 68: ... Drill Setup section on page 57 Cart Setup Note The Two Wheel or Four Wheel Cart Setup screens will only display if the Seed Cart in Front of Drill option was selected on the Seeder Configuration screen Touch the Prev button to return to previous screens and select this option if necessary Refer to the Two Wheel Cart Setup section on page 56 or the Four Wheel Cart Setup section on page 57 for addi...

Page 69: ...hitch 4 Touch the Next button and continue to the Drill Setup section on page 57 Drill Setup The Drill Setup screen configures the Viper Pro for the specific drill used with the OmniSeed system Note The pivot point of the drill is located between the implement wheels 1 Enter the total width of the drill as specified by the manufacturer 2 Measure the distance from the implement hitch to the drill p...

Page 70: ...er Creating a diagram for your specific implement configuration may help significantly with programming section widths and center points on the field computer later 6 Touch the Next button on the Drill Setup screen and proceed to the Section Settings section on page 59 to continue the OmniSeed system configuration on the field computer For Example An air seeder system with three granular bins shou...

Page 71: ...o draw a diagram of the drill or implement especially if multiple liquid sections will be controlled with the OmniSeed system Use Figure 3 on page 58 as an example diagram Sections must be programmed from left to right on the drill or seeding implement see Figure 5 on page 63 Determine the left to right order of sections based upon the midpoint of each section see Figure 5 on page 63 Overlapping s...

Page 72: ...r drill width When programming sections be sure to start with the section centered furthest left on the implement In Figure 4 on page 60 the example liquid section has a midpoint furthest to the left and therefore must be entered as Boom Section 1 While programming sections for the OmniSeed system be sure to keep record of sections settings programmed on the Viper Pro The programmed sections must ...

Page 73: ... to Wiring screen requires the operator to program the section wiring for each of the products and also allows the operator to set the desired on screen display character and the Raven CAN switch box switch number for controlling the section or product Note It may be necessary to use the Next and Prev buttons on the Map Sections to Wiring screen to view additional sections during the mapping proce...

Page 74: ...enter the desired display value Any single keypad value may be used however it is recommended to enter a value of 0 or use a for the full width granular sections b Continue entering the Display Character value for any remaining granular sections 4 Complete the mapping of granular sections enter the switch number associated with each product on the Raven CAN switch box a Touch the Switch Number val...

Page 75: ...GURE 5 OmniSeed Section Numbering The section mapping for the OmniSeed sections should be entered as shown below The above mapping values will allow each granular product or section to be toggled off or individually The display character of zero will help differentiate the granular air cart sections in the section status indicator area at the top of the screen Air Seeder Drill 2 1 3 4 9 8 10 11 13...

Page 76: ...commended to program the granular sections as soon as possible in the section order to help identify these sections Wired As values must be sequential The highest Wired As value should match the number of available sections on the Mapping Sections to Wiring screen when the mapping of liquid sections is complete Mapping any liquid sections is generally easier once the granular sections have been ma...

Page 77: ...pping values for the first liquid product 5 After completing the Wired As values for the first liquid product repeat the process to enter the Wired As values for the next liquid product beginning with the section furthest to the left on the implement For Example Recall that the implement from previous examples is configured for two liquid products with five control sections each Also recall the fo...

Page 78: ...er lap coverage or if one product is configured with several control sections it may be necessary to make adjustments to the display character example shown above 7 Use the on screen keypad to enter the desired Switch Number for sections or section groups The Raven CAN switch box only provides 10 section switches for OmniSeed section control functions from the cab For systems controlling multiple ...

Page 79: ...lockage Loup 1 Sensor Setup screen or OK to finish mapping sections on the implement to the OmniSeed system To complete the implement configuration proceed to the Section Selection section on page 68 If a seed blockage sensor system is installed refer to Configuring Blockage Sensor Loops section on page 206 to configure the seed blockage sensors ...

Page 80: ...uct Nodes section on page 30 and the Section Setup section on page 53 to make changes to the products or sections available on the Section Select screen The Section Select screen displays available products or control channels along the top of the screen and the previously configured sections along the left side of the screen The section number displayed is the Wired As value programmed during the...

Page 81: ...ct Usually the first granular product will be associated with the first granular section second product with the second section and so on For Example The examples in the previous sections covered an OmniSeed system configured to control 3 granular product sections full implement width and 2 liquid products with 5 control sections each Since the air cart node must be configured on the CANbus networ...

Page 82: ...uct and assign the product to the next sequence of available sections For Example Products 4 and 5 are configured for an OmniSeed system controlling two liquid products with five sections for each product Granular products 1 2 and 3 are currently assigned to sections 1 2 and 3 Therefore the next available section value is 4 at the top of the sections list Product 4 will be assigned to the first av...

Page 83: ...ld computer for the specific application and equipment type Note Profiles do not store any information contained in the CAN nodes Saving Profile Information 1 Select Menu then Setup Local Profile and Save Profile The Save Profile screen opens 2 Using the screen keyboard enter a name for the profile 3 Touch OK A confirmation screen displays Note Before saving a profile make sure that all settings a...

Page 84: ... up in a new profile type in a new profile name and touch OK Note Enable the Use this profile on next Viper startup option to load and use the new profile the next time the field computer is powered on Powering Down the Viper Pro It is always recommended to shutdown the Viper Pro prior to removing power from the field computer To properly power down the field computer 1 Touch the Menu button in th...

Page 85: ...a Job is in progress when the exit button is selected the Viper Pro will display a warning alerting the operator Raven recommends closing any open jobs before exiting the Viper Pro application to avoid losing job information CAUTION Pressing and holding the Power button to shutdown the Viper Pro may result in a loss of field application data and is not recommended Holding the power button to shut ...

Page 86: ...n the Main tab Before starting a job be sure that the correct profile is selected During an active job the map area displays coverage or as applied information based upon the product node or control channel selected in this area Note The Viper Pro may also display an on screen light bar at the top of the screen during an active job Refer to the Light Bar Guidance section on page 185 to enable the ...

Page 87: ...n Section Enabled Not Active If the section switch is in the ACCU position and the section is currently controlled off Vehicle Heading and Speed The Viper Pro displays the current GPS course over ground in compass degrees and the reported speed from a ground speed sensor or GPS receiver Note A heading of 000 indicates magnetic north The Viper Pro speed display indicates both the detected vehicle s...

Page 88: ...res available from each tab view Some tab views require additional features or system components to enable operator access Refer to Chapter 5 Using the OmniSeed Viper Pro System for details on starting jobs and enabling features during the job set up process For assistance with adding additional features to the Viper Pro contact a local Raven dealer Main Tab The Main tab is only available when the...

Page 89: ... using the displayed field boundary Refer to the Using an Existing Field Boundary section on page 101 for additional information 3 On the Scout tab touch within a field boundary line displayed in black to display field area Note If the field boundary has been used to create an application zone line displayed in blue the area information is no longer associated with the boundary The Prescription Rx...

Page 90: ...he bottom of the CAN Controller Status screen The display data prompt is for display purposes only and the tallied information cannot be modified from this view To modify the data displayed refer to the Tally Registers section on page 114 See Appendix G Weather Station for information on displaying weather data in this area using the optional weather station Information for any active alarm condit...

Page 91: ...allation Guide provided with the wireless device Product Rates Area The current target RT and actual RA application rate is displayed for each product node or control channel in the product rates area The product rates area also displays a bin or tank level for each product currently detected on the CANbus Note Only products detected on the CANbus will appear in the application rates area Refer to...

Page 92: ...Nbus system Note See the Controller Status Screen section on page 84 for an overview of the settings and information areas displayed on the CAN Controller Status screen Review Chapter 7 Advanced Settings and Features for more information on the Product Control status and using the CAN Controller Status screens on the Viper Pro field computer SmarTrax Status Area and Steering Indicator If an option...

Page 93: ...he GPS Status screen Refer to the GPS Status Screens section on page 161 for details on using the GPS Status screen When connected to a compatible GPS receiver the Viper Pro will display the source of GPS corrections currently received An audible tone will sound anytime the correction source changes The Viper Pro will display the following on the Main screen SBAS This mode displays with any Satell...

Page 94: ... Pressure Display The actual value displayed is the pressure currently measured by the selected pressure sensor Current PWM Displays the current duty cycle of the hydraulic system Valve Type Select the type of hydraulic control valve used to control the packing wheels Quick Dump Override Percent Set the percentage above the target pressure at which the system will purge hydraulic fluid back to tan...

Page 95: ...63 for details on the settings features and options accessible through the main screen menu button Exit or Restart the Viper Pro application or shutdown the field computer View field computer software and hardware version information Access the internet if a wireless access device is connected and properly configured Setup the following control and feature items Registration or authorization keys ...

Page 96: ...nal rate control console CAN Controller Status While operating in OmniSeed and controlling seeding operations over a CAN network the current control settings for each product node or control channel are displayed on the CAN Controller Status screen The following information areas display on the CAN Controller Status screen The Section Cals Area displays an overview of the current boom section widt...

Page 97: ... for the selected product node or control channel Refer to the Product Control Settings Area for Granular Products section on page 152 or the Product Control Settings Area for Liquid Products section on page 155 for more information on the settings required for controlling rate of product application The pressure registered by an optional transducer is displayed in the Pressures Area Touch within ...

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Page 99: ... wheel or radar speed sensor is connected to the Viper Pro An as applied or coverage map will not be created and an application report will not be available when operating without DGPS information being input into the Viper Pro A DGPS receiver is required to allow the Viper Pro to control product rate based upon GPS speed log as applied or coverage map information or to provide swath guidance Refe...

Page 100: ...ia a Slingshot user account or USB flash drive and loaded for standard jobs for variable rate control AgX Pre populated Jobs Jobs may also be pre populated using AgX standards to create recommendations for product application rates Pre populated jobs require a software program installed on a home or office PC with the ability to create AgX compliant product application data package recommendations...

Page 101: ...Viper Pro field computer Swath Guidance When the swath guidance feature is enabled the Viper Pro may provide on screen guidance paths based upon the programmed machine or equipment width The swath guidance path displayed on the Viper Pro provides a quick reference to the vehicle location in relation to previous coverage and may be used with an automated steering system such as the Raven SmarTrax s...

Page 102: ...b using AgX recommendations and pre populated job and product information 1 Select Menu then Start Job 2 Select New AgX Job Note If AgX recommendations have not been transferred to the field computer or if the AgX activation code has not been entered and validated the Viper Pro will display a prompt Contact a local Raven dealer to acquire an AgX activation code or refer to AgX File Maintenance sec...

Page 103: ... jobs closest to the current vehicle location at the top of each list To view a complete list of recommendations stored on the Viper Pro select the Show All option A list of recommendations currently stored on the field computer will be displayed 4 Once a field has been selected a field boundary for the selected field will be displayed in the map preview display Use the zoom and vehicle lock icons...

Page 104: ... Product Channels section on page 92 Assign Recommendations to Product Channels Selecting Control Channels The channel indicators display the currently selected channel and which channels are enabled or disabled for the job The channel indicators will display as follows Green Currently selected channel Touching any channel indicator once selects the channel and enables the channel for the job Touc...

Page 105: ...before touching the Next button to continue the job set up Refer to the following sections for details on these settings Note Recommendations may be assigned to any product during the job setup During the job Viper Pro will display any skipped control channels and the operator may control application of a product using these channels if necessary Skipped channels will not have a product name assoc...

Page 106: ...r date to finish product application it is recommended to rename the job Use the on screen keyboard to enter a job name 3 Select the guidance pattern best suited to the field area and application Refer to the Swath Guidance Patterns section on page 126 for details on the available patterns and using guidance during a job 4 Select one of the following mapping modes for the job Standard This method ...

Page 107: ...enter the current date and time as a default job name To simplify working with job files or if job files will be accessed at a later date to finish product application it is recommended to rename the job Use the on screen keyboard to enter a job name 5 Select the desired job feature options from the list If no additional features will be used with the job touch the OK button to open the selected j...

Page 108: ...a previously applied area Create Section Control No Apply Map This method allows the operator to define apply no apply zones within the field This method is typically used if no previous map has been created and the operator wants to define the field boundaries and other boundaries such as waterways well heads etc Load Section Control No Apply Map This method allows the operator to load a previous...

Page 109: ...three products the operator must enable one control channel to control rate for the mixture To only apply products associated with control nodes 4 and 5 the operator must select 5 on the Product Selection screen during job setup If only product nodes 1 and 2 in a 5 product CANbus system will be used during a job it is still recommended to select 5 products to allow the operator to enable or disabl...

Page 110: ...ate field selection if necessary 5 Select the appropriate prescription map from the list and touch OK 6 Select the appropriate rate information field for rate conversion and touch Next Note Depending upon how the selected map was created there could be more than one rate field in the prescription map file Be sure to select the appropriate rate field for the product to ensure correct application fo...

Page 111: ...gallons to ounces or liters Touch the Common Factors button to view some common rate conversion values Note The Rate Conversion value must be greater than zero In most applications the conversion factor will be left at the default setting of 1 0 2 Enter a conversion factor for each product that will be applied according to a prescription map and touch Next Viper displays the Rx Map Default Value s...

Page 112: ...er conditions lack of materials etc Note When re opening an existing job Viper will automatically pause the application To add to the job un pause the job before starting product application to allow the Viper to modify the job information The original data is used when adding to the job file Make sure that all files created in or used by the existing job are still available on the Viper Pro field...

Page 113: ... to save or discard the associated field boundary b Touch View This Job to view the coverage or as applied data logged during the previous job associated with the selected field boundary c Touch Open This Job to open the selected job and resume product application using the previous coverage information d Touch the Start New Job button to begin a new job using the displayed in the preview The Vipe...

Page 114: ...gshot server a prompt or dialogue may be displayed after the Close Job button is selected Refer to the Wireless File Transfer section on page 217 for more information Resume a Paused Job To resume logging data for the job report touch Menu then select Cont Job The field computer will resume logging of GPS and application data for the job report Note If the field computer is enabled to receive web ...

Page 115: ...ump will display in grey product 5 shown above To modify settings for the product toggle the product switch to the Man manual or Auto automatic position Rate Bump The rate bump feature allows the operator to raise or lower the target rate using the INC DEC switch on the CAN switch box To use the rate bump feature 1 Enter a value in the Rate field for the desired products This is the value by which...

Page 116: ... a sufficient weight for the calibration sample More accurate calibration results may be obtained by covering larger areas when using the Smart Cal feature A manual catch test will be required if the calibration error is greater than 10 2 With the job in progress on the Viper Pro touch within the Application Rates area to access the Application Control prompt 3 Touch the Start Calibration button f...

Page 117: ...ring an application Note When a job is not currently in progress on the Viper Pro field computer the main tab will display all accessible information The other tabs will be available only when a job is in progress Some tabs may not be available unless an optional feature or hardware has been purchased and installed Main Tab The main tab is only available when a job is not in progress on the Viper ...

Page 118: ... Scout tab to view scouting coverage and any prescription map information in the same map view This view will allow the machine operator to compare the as applied or coverage map with scouting or prescription map data to ensure that the operation is progressing as expected The Rx Cov Scout tab will display the coverage map over the top of a prescription map as a reference for the current applicati...

Page 119: ...wing information using the tools available on the Rx tab Latitude Longitude Product associated with the prescription map Prescription application rates To display the above information 1 Load a job with a valid prescription map 2 Touch the Rx tab and select the appropriate product node or control channel above the map display 3 Select the Prescription icon from the map tools display below the map ...

Page 120: ...plied information is accessible through the Cov tab The operator may access the following information using the tools available on the Cov tab Latitude Longitude Products associated with the coverage map To view information regarding the currently displayed coverage map 1 Load a job with valid coverage information or begin applying products in a new job 2 Touch the Cov tab and select the appropria...

Page 121: ...eck that the scout map location is accurate enough for the field operation s being performed Contact a local Raven dealer for more information about available GPS correction sources and services which may help avoid issues with GPS drift and scout maps Field features may include but are not limited to Field boundaries Weed or insect infestations Tile lines or waterways Rocks Trees Section Control ...

Page 122: ...aterways or near well heads Note Refer to the Scout Tab section on page 109 for details on creating custom features for the scout map If no scout map features are configured prior to starting a job the scout map may not be used to map any field features other than a field boundary or Section Control zones apply or no apply While several zones may be created within a field the scout map may only co...

Page 123: ...wash out Zone A zone creates a closed path or shape on the scout map Specific zones may be used by the optional section control feature to automatically control sections based upon a completed zone map and field boundary How to Mark a Field Boundary Note Other zones lines or points may be recorded using a similar process as the one explained below Recording of zone boundaries will be paused automa...

Page 124: ...lue 1 1 2 to 2 1 2 times the swath width will record the field boundary so that the headlands passes of the field area may be completed last 6 Select the direction of the offset a Selecting the Left offset places the reference point for the boundary to the left of the swath center point by the entered distance b Selecting the Right offset places the reference point to the right of the swath center...

Page 125: ...imported into the current job Note Shapefiles must contain only one polygon For help using the File Maintenance feature see Chapter 11 File Maintenance and Editing Reports How to Import a Field Boundary 1 Select the Scout tab 2 Touch Record then Zone The Record Field Feature screen displays 3 Select Field Boundary and then touch the Import Field button The Select Field Shape File screen displays ...

Page 126: ...rs The tally registers feature of the Viper Pro may be used to track area and volume totals over the course of a field application or over the course of an application season To view or reset current tally totals from the Viper Pro main screen 1 Touch the Product Control area at the bottom of the main screen 2 Touch the Tally Registers button at the bottom of the CAN Controller Status screen ...

Page 127: ...for each product control node in the Viper Pro CANbus system Resetting the Tally Registers Selecting the Reset button for any group of totals on the Tally Registers screen will reset the selected tally for all nodes at the same time For example touching the reset button above the field volume tally with three product nodes in the system the field volume for all three nodes will be reset to zero To...

Page 128: ...e values in the appropriate fields Touch the Set button to save the entered values To reset the Odometer touch the Reset button The Viper Pro odometer is reset to zero 5 Touch Next The Node 1 screen displays 6 To set tally data for any of the displayed totals a Touch the desired field to modify b Enter the desired value and touch the Set button next to the entered value 7 To reset the data in the ...

Page 129: ...l directly from the main screen In addition to the warning boxes the Product Control area on the main screen will display a yellow warning indicator instead of the green thumbs up symbol and a Current Alarms button will be displayed at the bottom of the CAN Controller Status screen if an alarm condition is active Note Off rate and low limit alarms will automatically clear once the condition has co...

Page 130: ...cation the Vac alarm is active This alarm activates when the vacuum sensor detects a vacuum in the tank Troubleshoot the system to determine the cause of the alarm and clear it For a granular application the Bin alarm is active This alarm activates when the bin level sensor detects that the granular level in the bin drops below the sensor Fan Limit This alarm is activated when one or both of the f...

Page 131: ...e Low Tank field Flow Shaft For an injection application the Flow alarm is active This alarm activates to indicate a loss of product flow For a granular application the Shaft alarm is active This alarm activates when the shaft sensor in a granular application does not detect shaft rotation Troubleshoot the system to determine the cause of the alarm and clear it Vac Bin For an injection application...

Page 132: ...the job report Report information must be entered while the job is open or in progress and may be entered at any time while the job is open If a job is closed prior to entering report information the job file must be re opened to edit or complete report information Note To re open a job file and add report information be sure to select the Add to Job option when opening the job file An application...

Page 133: ...eld Information screen to enter application type soil condition and moisture information for an operation Conditions entered for previous jobs may be selected from the drop down lists if applicable The Viper Pro will automatically store any field information entered on the field computer 8 Touch the Next button to display the Weather Information screen Weather Information 9 Use the Weather Informa...

Page 134: ...y applicator information entered on the field computer Select the operator name from the drop down list to automatically enter the applicator information for future jobs 12 Touch the Next button to display the Vehicle Information screen Vehicle Information 13 Use the Vehicle Information screen to enter the tip size for a liquid application if applicable 14 Touch the Next button to display the next...

Page 135: ...ydrous tank number may be entered to display the tank number on the job report Single Color Coverage Map If desired the Viper Pro can create a report showing coverage only A single color report will not display high and low rate areas on the coverage map default 16 Verify the product information has been entered correctly and touch the Next button to continue entering report information If the pro...

Page 136: ...ap section on page 123 for information on the 1 Color Coverage Map option 20 Verify that the correct mixture information has been entered and touch the Next button to display the Report Notes Information screen Report Notes Information 21 Use the Report Notes screen to enter any additional notes for the job report 22 Use the Prev and Next buttons as necessary to review and modify the job report in...

Page 137: ...nd compatibility contact the receiver manufacturer or a local dealer for additional information and receiver capabilities before purchasing Guidance Views The Viper Pro provides two viewing options for guidance control the Down Field View and the Bird s Eye View The Down Field View shows a three dimensional display of the field much like the view from the vehicle cab The Bird s Eye View shows the ...

Page 138: ...dance is enabled the Viper Pro will automatically display the Guide tab when a job is opened To begin swath guidance with the straight A B line pattern 1 Touch the Set A button to set the first point on the path at the current vehicle location Pattern Description Straight A B A straight A B line pattern for parallel guidance Pivot A 360 degree or circle pattern Last Pass Guidance based on the last...

Page 139: ...n on the screen Once the B point is set Viper will create a straight guidance line displayed in blue Set A B Line by Heading An A B Line can also be created by using the Set B by Heading feature To set an A B path using a compass heading 1 Touch the Set B by Heading icon along the bottom of the Guidance display ...

Page 140: ...lows the operator to set an irregular A B Line pattern To begin swath guidance with the fixed contour pattern 1 Touch the Set A button to begin recording an irregular A B line path Viper Pro will begin plotting the vehicle position as the machine moves along the desired path 2 Drive the desired path to the end of the swath 3 At the end of the swath touch the Set B button on the screen Viper will c...

Page 141: ...s guidance pattern Turn Around Lock The Last Pass pattern uses the nearest previously applied area or last pass to determine the guidance for the next swath If headlands areas are present and the Last Pass mode is active the Viper Pro may display a guidance line along the headlands area instead of the next swath Touch the icon to toggle the turn around lock feature on to provide guidance back alon...

Page 142: ...er pivot area and touch the Set A button on the screen 2 Drive along the outside of the pivot pattern area and touch the Set B button on the screen Viper will create a circular guidance path using the A and B points selected and display guidance paths toward the inside of the circle Note Currently this pattern does not require that a complete pivot pass be driven to create a guidance path however ...

Page 143: ... use the Guidance feature at all times during product application Off Swath Distance The Off Swath Distance displays the actual distance the vehicle is away from the swath pattern Off Swath Direction The Off Swath Direction indicator displays the direction from the displayed path to the vehicle A right arrow indicates that the vehicle is to the right of the displayed path A left arrow indicates th...

Page 144: ...nal light bar Touch the Dim button to decrease the brightness of the external light bar Viper will display the current intensity level of the light bar display each time the button is selected Guidance Menu Icon The Guidance Menu icon displays if additional options are available for the guidance pattern currently in use Touch this icon to access special features save or modify the current guidance...

Page 145: ...es to help distinguish each line from other saved A B lines Icon Name Description Icon Name Description Guidance Menu Icon Touch this icon to view the available options for the current guidance path Zoom Out Touch the icon to zoom the current display area out Straight A B Pattern Touch this icon to switch to the Straight A B pattern Zoom In Touch this icon to zoom the current display area in Last ...

Page 146: ... in the guidance screen The A B feature buttons will display 5 Touch the Save A B button The Save A B Line screen will display 6 Using the on screen keyboard enter a name for the A B line in the box If no name is entered the date and time are used for the A B line 7 Touch OK The A B line will be saved and Viper will display the guidance screen Note When saving lines use unique names to help distin...

Page 147: ...e screen will display If several A B lines are saved on the Viper Pro the following filtering options may be used to help locate a specific guidance path Show all guidance files This option shows all currently saved paths of the same type selected when the job was created Show within field boundary If a field boundary has been created or loaded into the current job select this option to view only ...

Page 148: ...ture The Nudge Feature allows the operator to adjust the calculated guidance path to match field conditions The default Nudge values for a new Profile are 1 inch 1 cm and 10 inches 10 cm The operator may modify these values for specific machines and implement configurations The Nudge settings can also be adjusted within a job to modify this feature s characteristics for a particular application Co...

Page 149: ... must first start a Swath Guidance enabled job and set A and B points Switching to Last Pass will cause the nudge controls to be hidden on the Guidance screen If the Nudge buttons are not available on the Guidance screen touch the Menu button on the Guidance screen and select Show Nudge Ctrls The user will then be able to nudge the swath as desired from the Guide tab on the Viper Pro main screen a...

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Page 151: ...Product Control Settings and Features Additional settings and features may be configured to help the operator monitor and control application of products during an actual job This section provides details on the settings available through the CAN Controller Status screen when the Viper Pro is configured as the CANbus controller The following settings and features are accessible through the CAN Con...

Page 152: ...he air cart fans Touch within the Fan RPM area to display the Fan Calibration screen and calibrate the fans Note Refer to the Optional Bin Pressure Sensor section on page 44 or the Fan Cal section on page 52 for more information on configuring the bin pressure or fan speed calibrations Miscellaneous Settings Area The information displayed in the Miscellaneous area is an overview of the settings an...

Page 153: ... signal and the calibration value entered for the selected sensor Review the Speed Sensor Type and Cal section on page 38 for details on the sensor type setting or the speed cal value Refer to the Speed Cal section on page 245 for information on using the Calibration Assistance feature to refine the current speed cal value Speed Source Set the speed source to Switch Box if the speed source is conn...

Page 154: ...as when turning and backing into corners or when refilling the seed bins Boom Capacity Enable the boom capacity feature on the Miscellaneous Settings screen to allow the field computer to monitor the overall volume per minute for all products being applied To display the current boom capacity used during a field operation 1 Touch the Display Data button on the main screen 2 Touch within the Displa...

Page 155: ... Screen Version information is available on the Viper Pro field computer The Node Version Information screen displays the software version software revision and program number of each node currently detected on the CANbus To access the Node Version Information screen from the main screen 1 Touch in the Product Control area on the main screen 2 Touch within the Miscellaneous area on the CAN Control...

Page 156: ...sed with granular products For descriptions of the settings used with liquid products see the Feature Settings Area for Liquid Products section on page 147 To modify the feature or alarm settings for the above features touch within the feature settings area on the CAN Controller Status screen Note Before changing any of the feature or alarm settings be sure to select the correct product node or co...

Page 157: ... the field computer will stop closing the control valve and display a flow alarm The field computer automatically adjusts the low limit value for active boom or implement sections For example if a low limit of 4 is entered but only half of the total boom width is currently applying product the Viper Pro will only display a flow alarm if the volume per minute drops below 2 Low Tank The low tank val...

Page 158: ...l Products controlled manually will continue to be applied even if the zero speed shutoff feature is engaged To restart product application after the zero speed shutoff feature has engaged cycle the master switch Off and then back On The zero speed shutoff feature will reactivate if the vehicle does not achieve a speed greater than 0 7 MPH 1 1 km h and maintain that speed for more than 10 seconds ...

Page 159: ... Area for Liquid Products The information displayed in the Feature Settings area is an overview of the alarm and feature settings for the selected product control node For liquid products the following settings will be displayed in the Feature Settings area Note The following sections offer descriptions of the various options and settings used with liquid products For descriptions of the settings ...

Page 160: ...he top of the feature settings area Node Feature Settings Screen Page 1 Touch within the Feature Settings area to view the first screen of settings for the selected product node or control channel Note Touch the Next button to access additional alarm and feature settings for the selected product node or control channel Dual Flow FER Cal The dual flow percent feature is only used when controlling a...

Page 161: ... percent value sets the allowable difference between the target and actual product application rates If a non zero value is entered for this setting and the difference between target and actual rate exceeds the set value for longer than five seconds the Viper Pro will display an off rate alarm Enter a value of zero to disable the off rate alarm Low Limit The low limit value sets the lowest volume ...

Page 162: ...d maintain that speed for more than 10 seconds Vacuum Bin Alarm The vacuum bin alarm must be disabled for nodes or channels configured for standard non injection liquid product application control Enable the vacuum alarm feature if an injection pump is controlled via a CAN product control or motor control node When activated the vacuum alarm displays an alert if the injection pump cannot draw prod...

Page 163: ...with a liquid application system controlled with a PWM valve The dual loop feature uses both the flow meter to monitor liquid product flow and a pressure transducer to monitor liquid product pressure while controlling a pump to enhance the control response during operation at low application rates The default setting for this feature is disabled Note If the dual loop control feature is enabled the...

Page 164: ...ring product application This value is calculated using the programmed section set up and the vehicle speed Vol Min Displays the current volume per minute monitored by the selected product node or control channel during active application This value is calculated using the flow of product monitored by the flow meter PWM Displays the current duty cycle of the PWM valve controlling product applicati...

Page 165: ...g product Review the Rate Cal s section on page 42 for more information about the rate cal setting Rate Bump The rate bump feature allows the equipment operator to quickly adjust the rate of product application during a job Enter the value by which the target rate will be increased or decreased when the rate bump buttons are selected on the Application Control prompt See the Application Rates Area...

Page 166: ...ted PWM control valve Max PW Use the Max PW Pulse Width feature to set the maximum desired RPM or hydraulic output zero point or shutoff point for a Pulse Width Modulated PWM control valve Note Refer to PWM Calibration Assistance section on page 257 for details on using the calibration assistance to calculate the Min and Max PW values Node Control Settings Screen Page 3 Pre Set PW Use the pre set ...

Page 167: ...ee the Product Control Settings Area for Granular Products section on page 152 If the OmniSeed system will be used with a Raven AccuFlow system the anhydrous system must be assigned to product channel 4 on the Viper Pro to ensure valve shut off is performed correctly using the switch box inputs The following data displays are shown in the Product Control Settings area for reference and monitoring ...

Page 168: ... access additional product control settings for the selected product node or control channel Tank Volume Enter the initial volume of product in a tank or bin As product is applied using the corresponding node or control channel the Viper Pro will calculate the volume remaining in the tank or bin and display the value on the CAN Controller Status screen the Tally Registers screen and in the Display...

Page 169: ... information on calibrating the meter cal or density values For liquid product applications the meter cal must be entered to calibrate the Viper Pro to the specific flow meter used to measure the flow of product going to the booms The meter cal value is typically found on the flow meter When controlling spinner or fan speed the meter cal is the number of pulses detected per rotation of the spinner...

Page 170: ...best used in conjunction with the valve delay value to build up boom pressure for low rate product applications or with valves with flow back features Enter a value between 1 and 9 seconds to enable the valve advance feature or a value of 0 to disable this feature if a Fast Close PWM or PWM Close control valve is used for product control Note For best results approach headlands areas at a consiste...

Page 171: ...e set PW value is set to zero the initial pulse width will be equal to the previous state PW Freq Enter the coil frequency of the PWM valve in this field The default value is 122 Hz Ratio Rate Enter a ratio rate value when using a product in an injection system that uses a hand held spray gun The product is injected as a ratio to the amount of carrier product applied For example to apply 12 0 oz 0...

Page 172: ...ect product control Refer to the Pressure Transducer section on page 264 for details on calibrating any pressure transducers connected to the CAN control system Low Limit Pr Pressure The low limit pressure feature requires a pressure transducer to monitor product pressure during application and will allow the operator to set the lowest pressure tolerable during field operations If the application ...

Page 173: ... screen displays information provided by the DGPS receiver This screen may also display information to help address issues with DGPS reception Reverse Sense The reverse sense feature enables the field computer to detect when the vehicle is backing up With the reverse sensing feature turned off the Viper Pro will always display any vehicle motion in the forward direction Note The reverse sense butt...

Page 174: ...th the reported GPS course displayed in the map area on the Viper Pro field computer Touch the COG Filter button to display the Course Over Ground Filter Selection screen Review the feature description on the display and select the appropriate filtering level View Data Select the View Data button to view raw GPS data coming from the DGPS receiver into the Viper Pro field computer via the GPS Recei...

Page 175: ...main screen touch Menu and select the Exit option to display the Exit Viper prompt Select the following options to Note If a Job is in progress when the exit button is selected the Viper Pro will display a warning alerting the operator Exit the Viper Pro application without closing the job touch Yes Raven recommends closing any open jobs before exiting the Viper Pro application to avoid losing job...

Page 176: ...l storage space is almost full This warning can be cleared by touching the OK button Runtimes The application runtime is the overall time that the Viper Pro application management system has been in operation on the field computer The version runtime displays the run time of the currently installed software version CAN Firmware Version This value displays the current version of firmware used for C...

Page 177: ...ws pointing up and down to either increase or decrease the display brightness Touch and hold for five seconds to change the brightness value in increments of 5 Brightness Value The current display brightness setting is displayed in the center of the window In Day mode this value may be set between 50 and 100 In Night mode the brightness value may be set between 0 and 100 OK Touch the OK button to ...

Page 178: ... with the web application on the Viper Pro Favorites Touch the favorites icon to access or edit saved favorites for quick web browsing Home Touch the home icon to return to the initial web page in the Viper Pro web browser Back Select the back button when available to return to the previous web page Forward Select the forward button when available to advance to the next available web page This but...

Page 179: ...e Maintenance feature to create reports for a Slingshot account The Automatic File Maintenance feature does not export the types to a USB flash drive necessary for creating Slingshot reports and will remove job data from the Viper Pro Job data transferred using the Automatic File Maintenance feature cannot be reinstalled onto the field computer for export to Slingshot Refer to the USB File Transfe...

Page 180: ...uipment Touch Menu and select the Setup button to access the following menu items Registration Keys Maps Local Communication Ports Product Control Light Bar Boom Refer to the following sections for detailed information about the settings and features accessible through the Setup menu Note The following Setup menu features are not available during an active job Be sure to configure any necessary se...

Page 181: ...feature allows the operator to view a county map on the Main tab map area display The current vehicle location will be displayed on the street map to assist with locating or identifying specific field or application areas Note Street maps are only displayed on the Main tab Maps are available free of charge for counties within the United States in a compressed or zipped format A program to extract ...

Page 182: ...the name of the county For example rename the tgr46087lka shp file for Dallas county to Dallas shp Note To rename a file right click on the file and select Rename Type in the new file name Be sure to keep the same file extension or the file will not work with the Viper Pro system 2 Copy the files to the streetmaps folder within the Viper directory of a USB flash drive Note The streetmaps folder sh...

Page 183: ...n he or she may place a marker on the scout map to help relocate the area for spot spraying or other field work Scout maps are also used to create apply or no apply areas for the optional automatic section control feature Four preset features and up to twelve 12 user defined areas may be used to map field features Note Scout map features must be defined prior to starting a job on the Viper Pro fie...

Page 184: ...aining real time product rate information for each active product The equipment operator may reference the coverage map to view areas of a field application in which product application is on or off product rates are within an acceptable range of the target application rate or product rates are above or below the acceptable range of the target application rate The equipment operator may access the...

Page 185: ...e coverage map for the selected range and touch OK to accept the change 3 Touch the remaining color Select buttons as necessary to customize the remaining ranges 4 Touch OK to accept the coverage map display changes or touch Next to configure a zero rate tolerance for specific product nodes or control channels Note Proceed to the next section for details on the zero rate tolerance setting Zero Rat...

Page 186: ... products according to a prescription map a multi product activation key must be entered on the Viper Pro Contact a local Raven dealer to obtain a multi product VRA activation key and refer to the Registering the Viper Pro section on page 23 for information on entering activation keys on the Viper Pro field computer If the prescription map contains zero rate zones the product node or control chann...

Page 187: ...Rx Map Look Ahead The prescription map look ahead value is the number of seconds determined by vehicle speed which the field computer is allowed to scan in front of the current vehicle position to find rate changes on a prescription map This feature may be used to help compensate for the time it takes a valve to fully adjust to a different rate For Example If the control valve takes four seconds t...

Page 188: ...rences Note If no color template is selected by the operator the Viper Pro will use the default colors Adding a Prescription Rx Map Color Template 1 To add or create a prescription map color template from the Viper Pro main screen touch Menu then Setup Maps Rx Maps and Rx Colors The Rx Map Colors prompt will display 2 Select Add The Rx Map Colors screen displays 3 Using the on screen keyboard ente...

Page 189: ...s 7 Select the desired rate range display color and select OK 8 To add more ranges for prescription rate zone displays repeat step 4 through 7 Rate ranges entered for each field must be higher than the previous range to complete the template creation Note Make sure to enter a value for each range and select a display color Ranges may be assigned with the same colors to create wider rate ranges for...

Page 190: ...Refer to the Adding a Prescription Rx Map Color Template section on page 176 for details on entering rate ranges and assigning rate zone colors 7 Touch OK when all necessary changes have been made to the prescription map template to save the template and return to the Viper Pro main screen Deleting a Rx Color Template 1 Touch Menu then Setup Maps Rx Maps and Rx Colors The Rx Map Colors prompt will...

Page 191: ... for the power down feature is enabled To monitor the vehicle ignition status the field computer will require the appropriate wiring harness and a connection to the vehicle ignition Without the appropriate harness the power down feature will have no affect on operation of the Viper Pro field computer 1 Touch Menu Setup Local and Power Option to display the Automatic Power Down screen Select the En...

Page 192: ...enu and select Setup Comm Ports The GPS Comm Port Setup screen will display Communication settings must match the receiver settings exactly for proper communication between the Viper Pro and the connected DGPS receiver The following presets are available to help configure the GPS Comm Port Setup screen Generic GPS for RPR 410 Phoenix 300 and non Raven receivers or with an optional guidance or stee...

Page 193: ...per Pro main screen touch Menu then Setup and Comm Ports The GPS Comm Port Setup screen displays 2 Select the Generic GPS option 3 Touch the Auto Baud button to allow the Viper Pro to attempt to establish communication with the DGPS receiver automatically a If the field computer is able to receive messages from the connected receiver touch OK to finish the GPS Comm Port Setup b If no communication...

Page 194: ... powered up before configuring it with the Viper Pro system Viper will automatically configure the GPS comm port to the following settings Baud 19200 Data Bits 8 bits Stop Bit 1 Parity None 3 Touch the View Data button to confirm that the Viper Pro is receiving GPS messages or touch OK to return to the Viper Pro main screen Note If the Viper Pro is unable to receive GPS messages from the Raven rec...

Page 195: ...ed unless a serial controller is set as the product controller Refer to the Product Control Type section on page 38 for information on selecting a product controller If the Viper is connected to a CANbus system skip to the Auxiliary Comm Port Setup section on page 184 1 Select the following communication settings to communicate with a separate Raven control console Baud 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity Non...

Page 196: ...rt settings from the Viper Pro main screen touch Menu and select Setup Comm Ports 2 Touch Next until the Auxiliary Comm Port Setup screen is displayed 3 Adjust the baud rate data bits stop bits and parity as described in the instructions provided with the device The default values for the Auxiliary Comm Port are Baud Rate 19200 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Parity None Weather Module Setup The Weather M...

Page 197: ... To use the light bar features of the field computer a receiver capable of sending DGPS messages at a minimum of 5 Hz must be connected to the Viper Pro 1 To configure the light bar guidance features from the Viper Pro touch Menu then Setup Lightbar The Light Bar Setup screen displays 2 Enable the desired light bar options On Screen Lightbar Enable this option to display a light bar at the top of ...

Page 198: ...ances from the swath required to illuminate the light bar 3 Standard light bar operation will illuminate the light bar in the direction of the guidance path from the current vehicle position In this mode the operator will need to steer toward the lights to get back onto the guidance path To reverse the light bar display select the Reverse LEDs option This mode will require the operator to steer aw...

Page 199: ...d with the Viper Pro will automatically set up a no apply boundary around the target area to help eliminate over seeding outside the desired area When enabled the section control functionality will automatically turn off an active section as the implement section enters an area where the implement has previously covered with active implement sections As the implement leaves the previously applied ...

Page 200: ...k ahead times should always be entered as positive values Turn On Look Ahead Enter the number of seconds ahead of the vehicle based on vehicle speed which the Viper Pro will scan for zone boundaries and changes when turning product application on Turn Off Look Ahead Enter the number of seconds ahead of the vehicle based on vehicle speed which the Viper Pro will scan for zone boundaries and changes...

Page 201: ... countdown if desired Turn Off Coverage This value controls the percentage of the section width that must be inside a previously applied area in order for the section to turn off The default value is 80 This would require that 80 of a section be in a previously applied area before the OmniSeed system would turn off that section Note If the value is set to 0 the section will not turn off automatica...

Page 202: ...ring application toggle the master switch on the Raven CAN switch box to the OVERRIDE position Note The override feature affects all enabled products The time set as the override seconds does not start until the master switch returns to the on position Hold the master switch in the override position to sustain the override countdown if desired 4 Each product enabled will resume application at the ...

Page 203: ...cle based on vehicle speed which the field computer will scan for zone boundaries or un applied areas when turning sections on or off By default the automatic section control feature overrides any additional zone boundaries detected until the look ahead time has passed For example if the turn on look ahead value is set to 5 seconds and system detects an un applied area 5 seconds ahead of a section...

Page 204: ...tures that define application zones The Section Control Setup screen allows the operator to select the desired method of operation for the automatic section control feature The following methods are available for setting up or creating a zone map Standard Section Control Create Section Control No Apply Map Load Section Control No Apply Map Create Map from Field Boundary Standard Section Control Me...

Page 205: ...ate a no apply area of three implement widths around the completed field boundary The automatic section control feature will function the same as in standard mode until all apply no apply areas have been defined and the section control map is created Refer to the How to Create a Zone Map section on page 195 for details on creating a zone map on the field computer Load Section Control No Apply Map ...

Page 206: ...ary Changing Apply No Apply Default Colors The Viper Pro assigns the default colors to apply and no apply zones The default colors used to identify apply and no apply zones on the Viper Pro display may be modified 1 Select Menu 2 Select Setup Maps and Scout Maps Note The apply and no apply labels will be grayed out and cannot be changed but the color can be changed by the operator 3 Touch Color ne...

Page 207: ... while creating a map How to Create a Zone Map 1 Start a new job 2 Touch the Scout tab 3 Select Record then Zone The Record Field Feature screen displays 4 Select Apply or No Apply Note Only one zone type can be created at a time 5 Select an offset shift for the boundary that is in relationship to one half the implement width 6 Touch OK Viper draws the boundary line on the Scout map as the machine...

Page 208: ...the selected field boundary will be displayed in the Map area The operator may still define additional zones if necessary for the job Once all the apply and no apply zones are created select the Section Control tab and touch the Create Map button The apply and no apply zones previously created will be converted to an apply no apply zone map The previously created apply and no apply zones will be r...

Page 209: ...Viper Pro and select the Display Program List option when prompted The Viper Pro should remain on the Program Menu Selection screen while using the remote tank console To display the Program Menu Selection screen from the Viper Pro main screen touch Menu Exit and then select the Exit to Menu option The tank calibration kit requires a hydraulic drive system to connect the remote tank console Kit Co...

Page 210: ...tering rollers 4 Remove the dust cap from the Remote Cal connector and insert the 6 pin Deutsch connector on the calibrator cable Console Power Press the blue power button to power up the remote tank console If the console does not power up check that all connections are secure and that the OmniSeed Viper Pro is powered on Note The current program and software version numbers will be displayed whi...

Page 211: ...the ground The metering rollers will not stop automatically Do not leave the remote tank console until the process is complete and the metering rollers have stopped rotating 1 With the remote tank console powered up use the Next and Prev keys to select the desired bin and press the Enter key 2 Press the Begin key to start the bin calibration 3 Press the Enter key again to select the Prime Meter Ro...

Page 212: ...red up use the Next and Prev keys to select the desired bin and press the Enter key 2 Press the Begin key to start the bin calibration 3 Press the Next key to select the Start Calibration option and then select the Enter key 4 Press the Start key 5 Continue dispensing product until a sufficient weight is in the weight box or the weight box is full 6 Press the End key to complete the calibration No...

Page 213: ...o the first digit of the measured cal weight and press the Enter key 2 Press the INC or DEC keys to set the appropriate value for the selected digit and press the Enter key to set the value 3 Repeat the above procedure to set the remaining cal weight digits up to two decimal places 4 To program the cal weight value press the Right key to move the cursor past the last decimal place in the cal weigh...

Page 214: ...ft feature to increase the system accuracy for low application rates In the standard mode the remote tank console and Viper Pro field computer will display values to one decimal place With the Decimal Shift feature enabled values will be displayed to two decimal places Note When the Viper Pro is initialized all of the calibration values will need to be verified after the Decimal Shift feature is e...

Page 215: ...o the previous settings screen Press the Next key on the min PW option to exit the settings menu and return to the bin calibration screen PW Freq Press the Enter key and use the INC or DEC keys to set the coil frequency of the PWM valve The default value for hydraulic drive systems is 122 Hz Min PW Press the Enter key and use the INC or DEC keys to set the minimum desired RPM or hydraulic output z...

Page 216: ...raulic circuit Issue Possible Cause Solution Check air cart node or CAN communication Power ground issue with air cart node s Check the power and ground connections on air cart nodes Check CANbus system connections and reconnect nodes No nodes have been found Verify power to node and CAN connection Nodes not powered or faulty logic power connection Check CANbus system connections and reconnect nod...

Page 217: ...the field computer will display information from the sensors to help the operator quickly locate the obstruction The status of the seed blockage sensor system is displayed at the bottom of the Viper Pro display The field computer may be connected to two separate sensor loops with up to 120 sensors per loop to monitor seed flow at a single distribution tower or individual openers across the drill d...

Page 218: ...check the node connections and touch the Retry CAN Init button before starting the Viper Pro application If the node is still not detected contact a local Raven dealer for assistance Configuring Blockage Sensor Loops To properly monitor the seed delivery system the Viper Pro must be configured for the number of seed blockage sensors installed in each section of the drill 1 Review the Section Setup...

Page 219: ...configured individually to allow the OmniSeed system to accurately monitor the status of separate delivery systems e g seed or product tubes and alert the operator to obstructions in either delivery system To setup the seed monitoring system 1 Touch the seed blockage sensor status area on the main screen The Seed Monitor Setup screen will be displayed 2 The Seed Monitor Setup screen displays the f...

Page 220: ...The seed blockage sensor status area on the main screen will provide the same status displays for each sensor loop as described above to allow the operator to monitor the seed blockage system throughout the seeding operation Sensor Count Check that the programmed sensor count for loop 1 and loop 2 matches the number of sensors installed on the drill To adjust the number of sensors refer to the Con...

Page 221: ...proceeding 3 Increase the sensitivity until the seed blockage system indicates a blockage 4 Decrease the sensitivity by 3 to 5 units at a time until the field computer no longer indicates blockage conditions Note Do not decrease the sensitivity value below the initial value Check the indicated sensor locations and clear any obstructions and repeat the above procedure if the sensitivity value is de...

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Page 223: ... is damaged or corrupted since files will be archived on a personal computer or laptop for future reference File Maintenance All Viper Pro job files are stored in memory located inside the Viper Pro The storage location for these files is of a fixed size and will hold a large but limited number of files Do not allow the storage memory to become too full If the storage memory becomes too full a Sto...

Page 224: ... feature does not export the types to a USB flash drive necessary for creating Slingshot reports and will remove job data from the Viper Pro Job data transferred using the Automatic File Maintenance feature cannot be reinstalled onto the field computer for export to Slingshot Refer to the USB File Transfer and Advanced File Maintenance section on page 219 for instructions on outputting the necessa...

Page 225: ...splay 3 Select Initialize External Storage The following screen will display 4 Touch OK The necessary file folders will be loaded onto the thumb drive 5 Touch OK to return to the File Maintenance main menu The USB flash drive will now be populated with the necessary file folders needed by the Viper Pro ...

Page 226: ...ro field computer The RDE Outbox folder will contain any jdp job data package files for upload to the Slingshot web service Viper Folder The viper folder contains the job and miscellaneous folders which contain files used by the Viper Pro Jobs Folder The jobs folder will initially be empty This folder will contain job related information downloaded from the Viper Pro These files contain all inform...

Page 227: ...for different machine configurations Reports Sub folder The reports sub folder contains specific job reports which the field computer generates during file maintenance The Viper Pro creates application reports in both a shapefile format and bitmap bmp files Shapefile reports for a job will have a shp shx prj and dbf file for each product applied in the job and may require specialized software to v...

Page 228: ... Maintenance Viper Pro provides flexible options for managing and maintaining files stored on the Viper Pro field computer To access the File Maintenance feature 1 Touch Menu on the Viper Pro main screen 2 Select File Maint The following file maintenance options will be displayed ...

Page 229: ...ireless file transfer is disabled all of the job files will remain in the field computer internal memory Periodic file maintenance will be required to remove these files to keep memory available for new job files Do not use the Automatic File Maintenance feature to create reports for a Slingshot account The Automatic File Maintenance feature does not export the types to a USB flash drive necessary...

Page 230: ...hird party Contact the third party system administrator if any assistance is required Uploading Prescription Maps from a USB Flash Drive Prescription maps may be uploaded from the USB flash drive by selecting the USB RxMap Upload button on the File Maintenance screen To upload prescription maps 1 Touch Menu on the main screen 2 Select File Maint from the list of menu options 3 Select USB RxMap Upl...

Page 231: ...eless connection Refer to the Wireless File Transfer section on page 217 for details To perform advanced file maintenance 1 Touch Menu on the main screen 2 Select File Maint from the list of menu options 3 Select USB File Transfer from the list of file maintenance options The Advanced File Maintenance screen will display Note Touch the Reset button at the bottom of the Advanced File Maintenance sc...

Page 232: ...ransfer a job data package zip file to the connected USB flash drive The file will be transferred to the RDE Outbox folder and may then be transferred to the Slingshot web site via a home or office PC Note The Export operation will only be available with job files Selecting Source Destination 6 Select the source location of the files on which the selected operation will be performed For the Copy a...

Page 233: ...cted Set the Selected option to manually select the files to copy move or delete 9 Finally touch the Next button to begin the file maintenance operation If the Selected option is selected in step 8 a list of available files will be listed Select a file from the list and touch the operation button to perform the operation on the selected file Touch the Cancel button to return to the Advanced File M...

Page 234: ...on outputting the necessary file types The automatic file maintenance feature will automatically perform the following steps 1 Move all report files to the USB drive 2 Delete all existing job files from Viper Pro internal storage Note All field boundaries saved A B lines automatic section control templates street and prescription maps will be maintained on the internal storage To perform automatic...

Page 235: ...ay If a clone has previously been created select the file name from the list and touch Restore Clone to restore the selected clone on the Viper Pro To delete a clone select the file name and touch Delete Clone to remove the selected clone Touch the Create Clone button to save the Viper Pro settings to the selected file The following screen will be displayed Enter a name for the clone in the Clone ...

Page 236: ...lete button to remove the selected recommendation from the Viper Pro field computer To delete all recommendations from the Viper Pro touch the Delete All button 5 To transfer recommendations from the USB flash drive connected to the Viper Pro select the Upload Recommendations button The Viper Pro will look for AgX recommendations located in the RDE Inbox folder Note Do not remove rename or overwri...

Page 237: ... Job files transferred to the Raven Slingshot web site cannot be transferred back to the Viper Pro field computer to resume data logging or mapping as applied information previously in progress Do not delete job files from the field computer until the job has been completed Using the Slingshot Field Hub If a Slingshot Field Hub is connected to the Viper Pro completed job files may be transferred t...

Page 238: ...quest to info ravenslingshot com 2 Select the desired language in the upper left corner of the site 3 Click on the Make Contact tab to the right side of the site 4 Fill in the required information and be sure to select the New Slingshot User Acct option for the request type 5 Select Submit Query to submit the user account information Login information will be sent to the user email address provide...

Page 239: ... the desired language in the upper left corner of the site 3 Click on Log In in the upper right corner of the site 4 Enter the account user name and password and select Sign On 5 Select the Manage tab at the top of the screen and click Files 6 Select the Import File button along the top of the File Manager display and select My Library to browse the local computer for files to upload to the Slings...

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Page 241: ... connected to the battery ground CAN nodes not detected No power to CAN nodes Verify that there is 12 volt power and ground to the CAN node s logic power Weak or dirty power to the CAN nodes Verify that the 12 volt power to the CAN node is coming from the switch relay that is connected to the battery Water in CAN nodes Do not direct any pressure or wash stream directly at the CAN node s to prevent...

Page 242: ...d Editing Reports and Appendix B Understanding Viper Pro Files for data information Poor CAN connections See the CAN Troubleshooting section on page 236 Profile displays as default No profile loaded into Viper Create a profile and load it into Viper Refer to the Profiles section on page 71 for additional assistance with creating profiles Streetmaps will not load The streetmaps files are not locate...

Page 243: ... turn on Section switches are in the Off position Section switches must be in the ACCU position INC DEC function switch does not work INC DEC not enabled for appropriate product s Assign INC DEC switch function to the appropriate product s Product application is turned off Switch product application to either auto or manual mode Dates and time are incorrect No GPS Make sure that the GPS receiver i...

Page 244: ...total section width not the same Set guidance width and section width to the same value Product coverage displayed in zero rate zones Vibration chatter in encoder Make sure that the encoder is firmly mounted Increase value in Zero Rate Tolerance Valve or motor is not set to close completely Adjust valve or motor to close or stop completely with no rate applied Cannot achieve target rate Driving to...

Page 245: ...ion setup values entered for Left Right and check the sections set up for this product Set up section sequentially from left to right Left Right value is measured from center of section Section select functions not properly configured Section select must specify individual sections for individual products if a gap or overlap is detected Missing Scout File Scout files have been deleted from the sco...

Page 246: ...u have not set up all of the products for this job Information for all of the products has not been entered during the job setup process Make sure that all products have an assigned product name You must select at least 1 section for this product Every product in the system must have at least one section assigned to it Using the Section Select option check at least one section for the product The ...

Page 247: ...selected and the prescription map is loaded Issue Possible Cause Solution No GPS Coverage warning DGPS must be available to start a VRC Variable Rate Control or guidance job Make sure that the GPS data is being received by the Viper system Warning You do not have optimum GPS coverage Some features may be disabled GPS reception does not have differential correction Therefore some features such as g...

Page 248: ... as well as the control valve and section valves are used in the same fashion Below are some common causes for communication failures Issue Possible Cause Solution CANbus cannot read the product node The node is not connected to the CANbus Connect the node and re initialize the Viper Pro to read the product node CANbus ends not terminated Terminate CANbus ends Make sure that both ends of the CANbu...

Page 249: ...em The following diagrams may show optional features or components not required for operation and will not apply to all systems if the required hardware has not been installed Contact a local Raven dealer for purchasing or more information on components shown in the following diagrams Additional system diagrams are available free of charge from the Raven Industries web site www ravenhelp com ...

Page 250: ...Appendix A 238 OmniSeed Viper Pro Installation Operation Manual FIGURE 1 OmniSeed System Diagram 3 Bin D N 054 5010 003 ...

Page 251: ...Manual No 016 3001 015 Rev C 239 FIGURE 2 OmniSeed System Diagram 3 Bin D N 054 3001 026 ...

Page 252: ...Appendix A 240 OmniSeed Viper Pro Installation Operation Manual FIGURE 3 Raven Product Controller Node Multi Product Control System 1 of 2 D N 054 5100 004 ...

Page 253: ...Manual No 016 3001 015 Rev C 241 FIGURE 4 Raven Product Controller Node Multi Product Control System 2 of 2 D N 054 5100 004 ...

Page 254: ...Appendix A 242 OmniSeed Viper Pro Installation Operation Manual FIGURE 5 Seed Blockage Sensor Cabling Less than 60 Sensors D N 054 5002 002 ...

Page 255: ...Manual No 016 3001 015 Rev C 243 FIGURE 6 Seed Blockage Sensor Cabling More than 60 Sensors D N 054 5002 002 ...

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Page 257: ...ch eliminates the need for a separate external speed sensor Using the Calibration Assistance 1 Make sure any section switches are turned OFF before powering the field computer on 2 Touch within the Product Control area on the main screen Sensor Type Used with English Metric Radar GPS External Raven GPS Receiver 785 199 GPS Speed over CANbus 1000 1000 Raven Radar 598 152 Wheel Wheel Magnets 1000 25...

Page 258: ...creen will appear 5 Mark off the physical distance to be driven for the test 6 Enter a measured test distance in feet meters in the Test Distance box Note A distance of at least 500 feet 152 meters should be used for this test A shorter distance may give less accurate results 7 Touch Next 8 Begin driving the machine toward the test distance starting point at normal speed When the beginning of the ...

Page 259: ...card the calculated speed cal and continue using the existing value Verification of the Speed Cal Value The following procedure may be used to verify the speed cal currently entered on the field computer 1 Make sure any section switches are turned OFF before powering the field computer ON 2 Touch the Product Control area at the bottom of the main screen to display the CAN Controller Status screen ...

Page 260: ...e speed cal automatically or use the Speed Cal Formulas section on page 248 to manually calculate the speed cal value Note If a test distance of one mile 1 km is used the distance value displayed on the Tally Registers screen should be 5280 feet 1000 If the value displayed in the Feet Meters field is between 5260 980 and 5300 1020 the current speed cal value is correct Speed Cal Formulas Perform t...

Page 261: ...ments should be made in the type of soil in which the vehicle will be operating Tire circumference will vary when measured in soft or hard packed soil For best results measure several times and average the results 5 Enter this measurement as the new speed cal Adjusting for Additional Magnets Typically four magnets are used with the wheel drive speed sensor However to ensure accurate speed readings...

Page 262: ...ing of 40 inches 101 6 cm would yield or a Section Width of 800 inches 2032 cm approximately 67 feet 20 32 m Enter 800 2032 as the boom width for this section Band Spraying Adjustment The standard application rate must be adjusted when utilizing a system set up to apply product in bands across the boom width Refer to Band Spraying Rate Adjustment section on page 263 for assistance calculating the ...

Page 263: ...ll not allow Wired As sections to be skipped For example if the value entered as the Number of Boom Sections setting is set to 3 Wired As must be 1 2 and 3 in any order These three sections cannot be Wired As 1 2 and 4 To skip a boom section a boom must be configured with 0 width 17 Use the Display Character column to customize the Booms display on the Viper Pro main screen For example the display...

Page 264: ...connected CAN switch box Multiple sections may be assigned to the same switch to allow the operator to control multiple sections 19 Touch OK to return to the Boom Setup Summary screen Touch OK to save the displayed section settings and return to the Viper Pro main screen or proceed to the Logical Wired As Display Character 1 1 L 2 2 1 3 3 2 4 4 3 5 5 4 6 6 5 7 9 R 8 8 9 7 ...

Page 265: ...iew or select the section summary entry at the bottom of the screen to access additional section settings The Boom Section Settings screen for the selected section will display 4 The Section Width for the section is displayed at the top of the screen Touch the displayed value and use the on screen keypad to enter a new section width value if necessary 5 Touch the Left Right offset value and use th...

Page 266: ...e 7 Touch Next to advance to the next boom or implement section to the right or Prev to go back to the previous section to the left 8 Once the width and offset values are entered correctly for each boom or implement section touch the OK button to return to the Boom Setup Summary screen 9 Verify that the section configuration overview represents the actual application equipment or implement configu...

Page 267: ...trols the response time of the control valve motor If the valve speed setting is too fast the valve will over correct and the system can start to oscillate The following valves have specific values Standard Control Valve This valve has a range of values from 1 to 9 with 1 being slow and 9 being fast Fast and Fast Close Control Valve These valves have a range of values from 0 to 9 with 0 for fast a...

Page 268: ... Digit The last or right most digit in the flow cal value is the dead band digit The dead band digit is the allowable difference between the target rate and the actual application rate The values range from 1 to 9 where 1 equals 1 difference and 9 equals 9 of the difference Sgain Pressure System Gain Dual Loop Control Mode The default setting for the Sgain value is 100 To adjust the system aggress...

Page 269: ...ed upon observed operation Note It is recommended to perform the calibration process with water in liquid tanks or while performing a catch test with a dry or granular application system To use the calibration assistant mode toggle the vehicle master switch and at least one section to the on position To stop the PWM output at any time during the calibration process toggle the vehicle master switch...

Page 270: ...e type of application system For a liquid application system the pressures at the transducer locations will be displayed For a dry or granular system the field computer will display the product rate and volume per minute and the currently set minimum PWM value 4 Use the up or down arrows at the bottom of the screen to adjust the displayed Current Min PWM value Adjust the minimum value so that a ei...

Page 271: ...een to adjust the displayed Current Max PWM value Adjust the maximum value so that a the maximum desired boom pressure is achieved at the spray tips when controlling a liquid application Note If an electronic pressure transducer is not installed a manual gauge must be used to calibrate the Min and Max PW b the maximum desired belt speed is achieved when controlling a granular application 9 Press t...

Page 272: ... is typically found on the flow meter Enter the value found on the flow meter to ensure the field computer is properly registering the product flow during product application For granular products enter the product density or weight of 1 cubic foot 1 cubic meter of product as the density value The density of the product must be entered to calibrate the field computer to the weight of product being...

Page 273: ...ate metering of product application The following procedure may be used to check the meter calibration or recalibrate the flow meter Note Performing routine maintenance is recommended to help extend the service life and accuracy of the flow meter Review the Flow Meter Service and Maintenance section on page 260 to service the flow meter as necessary Before calibrating the flow meter 1 It is recomm...

Page 274: ... graduation markings numbers molded into the applicator tank 1 On the field computer Home screen touch the Tools Menu icon 2 Select the Product Control icon from the System menu 3 On the Product Control Configuration screen touch the Volume Area Settings button 4 Use the on screen keypad to enter a value of 0 and touch the Accept icon 5 Empty the applicator tank under normal operating conditions 6...

Page 275: ...per minute per nozzle as follows where NVPM Nozzle Volume per Minute in gallons acre L ha Rate Target Application Rate Speed Target Speed of Application and NS Nozzle Spacing For Example Application Pressure 30 PSI Target Application Rate 20 GPA Target Speed 5 2 MPH and Nozzle Spacing 20 inches Using the calculated Nozzle Volume per Minute of 0 35 at an Application Pressure of 30 select a tip that...

Page 276: ...ure below 2 Touch the Pressure area on the CAN Controller Status screen Note Each product node or control channel has two pressure settings Use the Next or Prev buttons to display the correct pressure transducer to calibrate before proceeding 3 Touch the Pressure value and use the on screen keyboard to enter the pressure gauge reading 4 Touch Set to calibrate the pressure transducer 5 Touch OK to ...

Page 277: ...o clock position as shown below FIGURE 1 Speed Sensor Extension Cable Pin Diagram Note If a radar type speed sensor is used the voltage between the 10 o clock and 2 o clock positions may read 12 VDC If a 5V DC voltage reading is not present disconnect the flow meter cable and re test the speed sensor cable If the voltage reads 5V DC when the flow meter cable is disconnected test the flow meter cab...

Page 278: ...kets with a short no short motion Each time contact is made the Distance total should increase by increments of 1 or more 7 If the Distance total does not increase remove the section of cable and repeat the test at the connector that is the next closest to the node If the distance total now increments during the short no short test replace the defective cable as required 8 If no pulses are registe...

Page 279: ... the Speed Sensor cable If the voltage reading is restored test the Speed Sensor cable as described in Flow Meter Encoder Extension Cables section on page 267 Testing the Flow Meter Encoder Cable 1 Press Product Control 2 Touch the Product Control Settings area 3 Touch within the Product Control Settings area to display the node settings screen for the selected control channel 4 Enter the number 1...

Page 280: ...h a short no short motion Each time contact is made the total volume should increase by increments of 1 or more 9 If the total volume does not increase remove the section of cable and repeat the test at the connector that is the next closest to the node Replace the defective cable as required 10 Verify the pin connection and voltage from the previous chart 11 If all of the cables test good replace...

Page 281: ...achine engine running during the update process to ensure proper voltage is supplied to the CANbus nodes The CAN Update program and node updates are available on the Raven web site www ravenhelp com To Update CAN Nodes 1 Start the Viper Pro and access the Program Selection Menu screen Note If the field computer is already powered up touch the Menu button and select Exit Select the Exit to Menu opt...

Page 282: ...creen select the option labeled Update CAN Nodes to begin the CAN Update Program 4 The Update CAN Nodes screen displays a list of available node updates This screen also displays the firmware version to which each node will be updated if the update is applied Firmware Version Available Node Updates ...

Page 283: ...ect the first available node channel to which the controller node is assigned Note If the Viper Pro cannot communicate with the selected node the CAN Update Program will display an error Troubleshoot the node and retry the update 7 The Viper Pro begins communicating with the selected update If communication is successful the Viper Pro will begin the update by erasing the node s memory Note The Vip...

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Page 285: ...Using the Front Panel Program with the Viper Pro System The Front Panel Program may be used to configure Raven DGPS receivers only e g Invicta 110 115 or Phoenix 200 Initializing the Front Panel Program 1 Press Front Panel from the Program Selection Menu ...

Page 286: ...be used to navigate through the receiver menus by utilizing the buttons provided on the Viper Pro touch screen Note Refer to the Operation Manual or Quick Start Guide for the specific Raven receiver used with the Viper Pro field computer These documents may also be found on the Raven Applied Technology Division web site www ravenhelp com ...

Page 287: ...s the following information for the weigh scale system Mode Select the mode for the load cell display When configured correctly the Gross mode will display the total weight bin and product weight currently on the load cell Net mode will display the weight of the bin contents product without bin Review the Tare Scale section and Zero Scale section below for details on setting the scale tare and zer...

Page 288: ... the setup number Calibration Number Refer to the Digi Star load cell system documentation for information on the calibration number Node ID Displays the Digi Star scale link node identification number Scale ID Displays the Digi Star scale identification tag Scale Weight The weight on the load cell in the selected mode will be displayed in this area ...

Page 289: ... This unit is the WatchDog Sprayer Station Model 3349SS P N 117 0171 138 manufactured by Spectrum Technologies Inc This system may be ordered through any Raven dealer For more information on this system contact Spectrum Technologies at 800 248 8873 Weather Station Activation Key In order to use the weather station with the Viper Pro system the weather module activation key P N 077 0180 030 must be...

Page 290: ...if using a CAN control system or to the AUX connector if using an external Raven serial controller Comm Port Configuration Once the system is properly powered and cabled and the activation key has been entered into the Viper Pro the Viper communications port must be configured for the weather station 1 Press Menu Setup Comm Ports 2 Press the Next button until the Weather Module Setup page is displ...

Page 291: ...tion does not appear as expected re initialize the Weather Station as described in the Comm Port Configuration section on page 278 Press the Record button to log the current weather conditions into the application report The record button will only display when in a job The record button may be selected as many times as desired during the job but only the information from the last button selection...

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Page 293: ...nd support specialists to remotely control the Viper Pro field computer help is now just a touch away Via the Field Hub wireless router the Viper Pro can also be used to keep up to date with the latest weather forecasts or crop prices from internet web sites while still managing product application Note For instructions on installing and setting up the Slingshot Field Hub refer to the Field Hub Qu...

Page 294: ...the Viper Pro This icon is also displayed if wireless communication is unavailable or has been lost Communication OK The status of wireless communication is good and no errors or alarms are present Communication Error An error has occurred with wireless communication or during a file transfer Communication Lost or Unavailable This icon will be displayed if the registration process has not been suc...

Page 295: ...ice technician will be able to determine whether a remote service session is necessary to assist with any issues encountered with the Viper Pro field computer Contact a local Raven dealer or technical service provider before starting the remote service feature To begin a remote service session Note The remote service feature must be enabled when the field computer is registered for Slingshot servi...

Page 296: ...the current strength of wireless signal Four bars represent a strong signal Ethernet Status Displays the status of the connection via the ethernet port on the back of the Viper Pro Internet Status View the status of communication with the world wide web in this area Secure Server Connection The connection status with the secure server is displayed in this area Note If any error conditions are enco...

Page 297: ...e and time the file was sent or received Note Do not use the Automatic File Maintenance feature to create reports for a Slingshot account The Automatic File Maintenance feature does not export the types to a USB flash drive necessary for creating Slingshot reports and will remove job data from the Viper Pro Job data transferred using the Automatic File Maintenance feature cannot be reinstalled ont...

Page 298: ...ote If the Field Hub has been registered previously the Viper Pro will display the registration status above the Registration Code button Touching the Registration Code button will display the Re Registration Warning prompt below To re register the Field Hub touch the Yes button and proceed with the registration instructions to re register the Field Hub To register 1 Touch the Wireless Status icon...

Page 299: ...est wireless access 1 Wait for the Viper Pro to automatically search for available files for transfer This process may take up to five minutes 2 If the Remote Service feature was enabled during registration select the Remote Service tab and touch the Enable Remote Service button 3 If a remote service session is enabled successfully touch the button now labeled Disable Remote Service 4 Exit the Wir...

Page 300: ...Appendix H 288 OmniSeed Viper Pro Installation Operation Manual ...

Page 301: ...Setup Console 183 GPS 180 Console Comm Port Setup 183 Cov Tab 108 Coverage Maps 172 Accessing Information 108 Issues 232 Setting Percentages and Colors 173 Create Map From Field Boundary Method 194 D DGPS Receiver Connection 16 Download Street Maps 170 E Edit Mode x Electrical Safety 2 Error Messages 233 Exit Button 163 F Fan RPM 76 Fan Pump RPM 141 Feature Settings Area Granular Products 144 Prod...

Page 302: ...cting CANbus Nodes 29 Nudge Feature 136 O Off Swath Direction 131 Off Swath Distance 131 On Screen Lightbar Configuring 186 Overview 211 P Performing File Maintenance 216 Power Connection 17 Preparing a USB Thumb Drive for File Maintenance 212 Prescription Rx Maps 174 Accessing the Rx Map Menu 175 Colors 176 Deleting a Color Template 178 Editing a Color Template 178 Error Messages 234 Map Issues 2...

Page 303: ...ngs Area Feature 144 147 Product Control 152 155 Setup Button 167 Error Messages 233 Issues 230 SmarTrax Status Indicator 80 Speed Display 141 Street Maps 169 Delete 171 Download 170 Load to Viper Pro 170 Swath Number 132 Patterns 126 Swath Guidance 89 System Diagrams 237 T Tabs 105 Tally Registers 114 Resetting 115 Testing the Flow Meter Cables 267 Testing the Speed Sensor Extension Cable 265 Tim...

Page 304: ...Index 292 OmniSeed Viper Pro Calibration Operation Manual ...

Page 305: ...ndustries Do Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven dealer If the dealer approves the warranty claim the dealer will process the 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 purchas...

Page 306: ...aven 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 if the failure is between 12 and 24 months from the retail sale How Can I Get S...

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Page 308: ...der copyright laws Raven Industries Applied Technology Division Toll Free U S and Canada 800 243 5435 P O Box 5107 or Outside the U S 1 605 575 0722 Sioux Falls SD 57117 5107 Fax 605 331 0426 www ravenprecision com www ravenhelp com Raven Industries Inc 2009 2011 2014 OmniSeed Viper Pro Software Version 3 10 Calibration Operation Manual P N 016 3001 015 Rev C 7 14 E23538 ...

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