Raven SCS 360, Installation & Service Manual

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INTRODUCTION
The Raven SCS 360 (SPRAYER CONTROL SYSTEM) is designed to improve the uniformity
of spray applications automatically. Its performance relies on the installation
and preventive maintenance of the complete sprayer. It is important that this
Installation and Service Manual be reviewed thoroughly before operating the
system. This Manual provides a simple step-by-step procedure for installing and
operating the SCS 360.
The SCS 360 consists of a computer based Control Console, a Speed Sensor, a turbine
type Flow Meter, and a motorized Control Valve. The Console mounts directly in
the cab of the vehicle for easy operator use. The Magnetic Speed Sensor is mounted
on a non-drive wheel of the vehicle or on a wheel of the sprayer implement
(Speedometer Drive Speed Sensors and Radar Speed Sensors are also available). The
motorized Control Valve and Flow Meter mount directly to the framework of the
sprayer. Appropriate cabling is furnished for field installation.
The operator sets the target rate (volume per area) to be sprayed and the SCS 360
automatically maintains the flow regardless of vehicle speed or gear selection
(within range of selected spray nozzles). A manual override switch allows the
operator to manually control flow for system check-out and spot spraying. The
SCS 360 additionally functions as an area monitor, speed monitor, and volume
totalizer.