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INTRODUCTION
The Raven SCS 460 (SPRAYER CONTROL SYSTEM) is designed to improve the uniformity of spray
applications. 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 460 system 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 Radar Speed Sensor is mounted to the frame
of the vehicle or implement (wheel drive and speedometer Drive Speed Sensors are also
available.) The motorized Control Valve and Flow Meter mount to the framework supporting
the boom valves. Appropriate cabling is furnished for field installation.
The operator sets the target volume per area to be sprayed and the SCS 460 automatically
maintains the flow regardless of vehicle speed or gear selection. A manual override
switch allows the operator to manually control flow for system check-out and spot
spraying. Actual volume per area being applied is displayed at all times. The SCS 460
additionally functions as an area monitor, speed monitor and volume totalizer.
NOTE: The SCS 460 Control Console is designed to be used with external Boom switches.
In order for the Console to know when and which Boom is ON or OFF, Boom signal
wires are provided.
