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SCS 4000/5000 Series™ Consoles

Installation and Operation Manual

P/N 016-0159-925 Rev F 05/15 E19667

Summary of Contents for SCS 4600

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

Page 3: ... 4000 5000 Series Console Feature Overview 5 Care and Use 7 Technical Specifications 7 Updates 8 Chapter 3 CAN Networking and CAN Data Menu 9 Detecting CAN Nodes 17 Programming CANbus Nodes 18 CAN Troubleshooting 18 CAN Node Off line Errors 18 Chapter 4 Installation 21 Install the SCS Console 21 Mount the SCS Console 22 Cable and Power Connections 22 Chapter 5 Initial Startup Console Programming 2...

Page 4: ...SCS Alarm Definitions 49 Chapter 7 Console Calibration 51 Speed Cal 51 Wheel Drive Speed Sensor 52 Speedometer Drive Speed Sensor 53 Liquid Applications 54 Boom Cal 54 Meter Cal 54 Valve Cal 55 Rate Cal 56 SCS Multi Tier Features 56 Dual Loop Control Mode Settings 57 Flow Cal 57 System Pressure Gain 58 Granular Applications 58 Boom Cal 58 Spreader Constant 58 Verification of Spreader Constant 59 P...

Page 5: ...69 Flow Meter Encoder Cables 70 Testing the Flow Meter Cable 70 Chapter 11 Connecting an SCS Console to a Raven Field Computer 71 Firmware Requirements 71 Operation Guidelines 71 Field Computer Set Up 72 Viper Pro 72 Envizio Pro or Envizio Pro II 72 Cruizer or Cruizer II 74 Chapter 12 Flow Meter Maintenance Adjustment Procedure 77 Chapter 13 Ratio Rate Feature 79 Chapter 14 Remote Switch Option 81...

Page 6: ...Series Installation Operation Manual Chapter 16 Serial Interface Data String Formats 89 Remote Computer to SCS Console 89 Rate Change Request 89 SCS 4000 4070 5000 Console to Remote Computer 90 SCS 4400 4600 Console to Remote Computer 91 ...

Page 7: ...ues into the SCS console To enter Edit mode 1 Press the ENTER key The default or existing value will be cleared and the screen will display an E on the far right side of the screen 2 Key in the value to replace the existing value For example press 2 1 2 3 to enter a value of 2123 3 Press the ENTER key to accept the keyed value and return to normal operation Note During the initial console programm...

Page 8: ...e Feet US Volume per Acre PPM Pounds per Minute SI Volume per Hectare kg min Kilograms per Minute TU Turf Units 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 o...

Page 9: ...fety measures Be alert and aware of surroundings Do not operate the console while under the influence of alcohol or an illegal substance Remain in the operator s position in the machine at all times when the console 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 De...

Page 10: ...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 hydraulic valves...

Page 11: ...d by the SCS 4000 5000 Series console Simply toggle the boom and master switches to the on positions and go The console and product control nodes adjust the control valves to the target application rate regardless of vehicle speed or gear selection During product application the SCS 4000 5000 Series consoles also function as an area monitor speed monitor and volume totalizer The actual volume per ...

Page 12: ...only used to simplify cable and wiring for the built in boom section switches when using the SCS 4070 console Due to the harsh conditions and chemicals in the field of agriculture appropriate cabling is required to ensure system integrity SCS 4400 4600 Control Systems The SCS 4400 4600 system consists of a computer based control console a speed sensor up to four additional CAN product control node...

Page 13: ...0 5000 Series consoles feature a push button keypad with large clearly marked buttons for easy user interface Note The initial programming sequence must be completed before the SCS console can be operated normally Calibration values must also be programmed on the calibration screens accessed through keys 3 through 7 Serial Number The part number serial number and hardware revision letter for each ...

Page 14: ... Both the SCS 4400 and 4600 consoles offer a manual flow control switch for spot spraying The SCS 4400 features seven boom and one master switch for boom section control while the SCS 4600 console requires an external or vehicle switch box Note The SCS 4400 with P N 063 0172 281 and SCS 4600 with P N 063 0172 343 feature a compact flash card slot on the left side of the console for application dat...

Page 15: ...amaging the console be sure to disconnect the console s power connection when jump starting or welding on the machine Technical Specifications CAUTION U S Metric Dimensions Height 8 007 in 20 338 cm Width 8 991 in 22 837 cm Depth 2 995 in Enclosure Only 7 607 cm Enclosure Only Weight 5 5 lbs max 2 5 kg max Environmental Operating Temperature 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C Storage Temperature 40 F to 18...

Page 16: ...tation and the overall service we provide We appreciate the opportunity to see ourselves as our customers see us and are eager to gather ideas on how we have been helping or how we can do better To serve you best please send an email with the following information to techwriting ravenind com SCS 4000 5000 Series Installation Operation Manual Manual No 016 0159 925 Rev F Any comments or feedback in...

Page 17: ...ucts to be added to a control system at any time Up to five product control nodes may be connected to the SCS control system for any combination of liquid granular chemical injection or spinner control applications The diagrams in this chapter show different hardware configurations for use with the SCS product control system Some diagrams show optional features which may not apply to each system T...

Page 18: ...Chapter 3 10 SCS 4000 5000 Series Installation Operation Manual FIGURE 1 SCS 4000 5000 Single Product Liquid CAN Control System ...

Page 19: ...3 Manual No 016 0159 925 11 CAN Networking and CAN Data Menu FIGURE 2 SCS 4070 Single Product Liquid CAN Control System ...

Page 20: ...Chapter 3 12 SCS 4000 5000 Series Installation Operation Manual FIGURE 3 SCS 4000 5000 Multi Product CAN Control System One Granular Product plus Spinner Control ...

Page 21: ...3 Manual No 016 0159 925 13 CAN Networking and CAN Data Menu FIGURE 4 SCS 4000 5000 Multi Product CAN Control System Two Granular Products ...

Page 22: ...Chapter 3 14 SCS 4000 5000 Series Installation Operation Manual FIGURE 5 SCS 4000 5000 Multi Product CAN Control System Two Granular Products plus Spinner Control ...

Page 23: ...3 Manual No 016 0159 925 15 CAN Networking and CAN Data Menu FIGURE 6 SCS 4400 Granular Control System ...

Page 24: ...Chapter 3 16 SCS 4000 5000 Series Installation Operation Manual FIGURE 7 SCS 4600 Granular Control System ...

Page 25: ... key to cycle power to the console If nodes still do not display properly when the console is rebooted the CANbus system may need to be readdressed Proceed to the next section for instructions on readdressing the product nodes Readdressing the Nodes If the SCS console is unable to detect a CANbus node on startup troubleshoot the CANbus and the node see the CAN Troubleshooting section on page 18 an...

Page 26: ...ditional hard wired system still apply to a CAN system and the behavior of the system remains the same Flow and speed sensors as well as the control valve and boom valves are used in the same fashion CAN Node Off line Errors The most likely causes for losing CAN communication between the console and any one of the nodes are 1 Corroded and or open connections in the circuit 2 Console and or CAN nod...

Page 27: ...res to the negative terminal of the battery CANbus ends not terminated Make sure that both ends of the CANbus system are properly terminated Refer to the Raven CANbus Installation Manual for more information about installing terminators on the CANbus Corroded pins in CANbus connections Check CANbus cable connectors for any highly corroded pins Ensure dielectric grease has been applied to all cable...

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Page 29: ...onsole should not impede normal machine operation The console should be mounted in a location where it will not be jarred during normal equipment operation Keep the console clear of moving elements within the machine cabin Keep cable routing in mind when selecting a mounting location to avoid tripping hazards or damage to the cable during normal operation CAUTION Be sure to follow instructions for...

Page 30: ...e the provided clamp and thumb screws to secure the console to the selected mounting bar Cable and Power Connections 1 Connect the console cable to the large round plug on the back of the SCS console 2 Route the console cable out of the vehicle cabin and connect to the CANbus or product cabling on the sprayer or spreader Refer to one of the following figures for a diagram of the console cable conn...

Page 31: ...atform installed on the vehicle Important Do not connect the red and white leads to the vehicle starter Make sure the vehicle accessory power key is off before routing the red and white battery leads to a 12 volt battery 5 Secure the power leads with plastic cable ties but do not tie the power wires close to existing battery cables or any other electrical wiring FIGURE 2 SCS 4000 4070 5000 Series ...

Page 32: ...nsole Connections Note The SCS 4400 with part number 063 0172 281 features a compact flash card slot for application data transfer to a home or office computer The data logging feature will only be used when connecting to an optional external console for logging or mapping applications ...

Page 33: ...ections Note The SCS 4600 with part number 063 0172 343 features a compact flash card slot for application data transfer to a home or office computer The data logging feature will only be used when connecting to an optional external console for logging or mapping applications ...

Page 34: ...rface 5 Amp Console Power CAN Terminator CAN Remote Switch Chassis Cable To Cab Cable Cab High Current Power 15 A System Logic Power 10 A 30 A 30 A Battery Connections Battery Connections To Cab Cable SmarTrax Only Chassis Cable Remote Switch Field Hub RTK Corrections Field Hub Power Cab High Current Power 15 A Console Logic Power 10 A To SCS 5000 SCS 5000 Chassis Cable Interface COM 1 Switched Po...

Page 35: ...l memory 1 Press the POWER button to turn the console OFF 2 While holding the CE key press POWER to turn the console ON 3 Perform the Initial Calibration Sequence as described in the next section to restore the console to normal operation Before beginning product application verify all other settings on the console are reprogrammed to ensure proper operation of the control system Initial Calibrati...

Page 36: ...tion equipment with a single bed GRANULAR 2 Dry or granular product application using a single encoder to meter application from equipment with a dual bed GRANULAR 3 Dry or granular product application using a dual encoder configuration to meter application from equipment with a dual bed SPINNER Select this option for RPM control of spinner speed during field operations NH3 An option for anhydrous...

Page 37: ...rogramming sequence pressing ENTER in Edit mode will also advance to the next calibration screen Spreader Constant Granular Applications If you have selected any of the granular product control types the next screen displayed after the valve type will be the Spreader Constant screen A value greater than zero must be entered into this screen to advance to the next screen 1 Use the Edit mode to inpu...

Page 38: ...anges in vehicle speed The valve cal can be adjusted after the initial programming to refine valve response Raven recommends the following values for the initial control valve calibration number Standard valves 2123 Fast and fast close valves 743 PWM and PWM close valves 43 See the Valve Cal section on page 55 for details on refining this value for the various valve types 1 Use the Edit mode to in...

Page 39: ...om cal values for additional boom sections at this time Press the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to access the Boom Cal screens for booms 2 10 and enter the boom widths for these boom sections Note To return to the Boom Cal screens after the initial calibration is complete press the BOOM CAL key Reprogramming Initial Settings After the initial console programming sequence is complete if there is a need to ...

Page 40: ...screen allows the operator to view and edit boom section widths for up to ten boom sections 1 Press the BOOM CAL button The Boom 1 Cal screen is displayed 2 Press the UP or DOWN ARROW keys to view the boom section screens for additional sections 3 Use the Edit mode to enter or edit boom section widths If a boom section is not used or not needed enter 0 as the value for that boom section s boom cal...

Page 41: ...This is the target rate for product application Self Test Press the SELF TEST button to display a test speed for checking or troubleshooting the product control system Press and hold the SELF TEST button to view the SCS console initial programming values and settings If the SELFT TEST button is held for 12 seconds the controller will stop scrolling and allow the operator to step through the variou...

Page 42: ...tton to display the current volume remaining in the tank or bin Use the Edit mode to re enter a volume of product in a tank or bin when the selected product is refilled Product Select Pressing PRODUCT SELECT toggles the product selection on the controller The product must be selected to view application data or change settings Self Test Mode The Self Test mode can be used to simulate speed for tes...

Page 43: ...utton 2 Press the ENTER key to enable Edit mode 3 Enter the meter cal or product density for the selected product The rate display for the selected product will change to reflect the changed decimal 4 Press the ENTER key to accept the value and exit Edit mode The following tables illustrate how shifting the decimal point can increase system accuracy TABLE 1 Decimal Place Locations in Liquid Mode U...

Page 44: ... 0 Rate Cal 00000 0000 0 00000 0000 0 0000 0 0000 0 Tank Volume 000000 00000 0 000000 00000 0 00000 0 00000 0 Total Area 000 0 000 0 000 0 000 0 0000 0000 Total Volume 000000 00000 0 000000 00000 0 00000 0 00000 0 Field Area 000 0 000 0 000 0 000 0 0000 0000 Field Volume 000000 00000 0 000000 00000 0 00000 0 00000 0 Vol Minute 0000 000 0 0000 000 0 000 0 000 0 Area Hour 000 0 000 0 000 0 000 0 000...

Page 45: ...features available within the Data Menu Serial Submenu Data Logger Enables or disables data logging There must be a trigger value and trigger unit selected to enable this feature When enabled and saving data to a flash card the datalog file number will be shown Note The SCS 4400 with part number 063 0172 281 and SCS 4600 with part number 063 0172 343 both feature a compact flash card slot for appl...

Page 46: ...ions will not work until a non zero trigger value is set Trigger Units Used in data logging mode The trigger unit is selectable between feet meters or seconds Additional Serial Options SCS 4000 4070 5000 Print Field Sends data to an optional printer connected to the console serial port to print field beginning and field ending pages This option is not available when the data logger is set to on SC...

Page 47: ...d boom section is turned on Note The equipment plumbing and electrical systems must accommodate any selections made for this feature Once entering boom select mode use the CE key to toggle between products and use keys 1 through 0 to toggle the boom selection ON or OFF for booms 1 10 respectively The boom status display indicator will show the selected booms for the active product All booms are in...

Page 48: ...ended PWM frequency Preset PWM Offset PWM Valves Only When valve selection is programmed in PWM Close mode this can be set to provide an initial pulse width to the valve upon turning on booms or product When programmed to zero pulse width will return to previous state When non zero initial pulse width can be selected between 1 slow and 255 full scale When programmed in PWM valve mode PWM output wi...

Page 49: ...d products See the Spreader Constant section on page 58 for details on calculating the spreader constant The spreader constant may be entered during initial console programming or through the Data Menu Page 2 Valve Cal 2 This value can fine tune control valve response and help control application rate oscillations when the console is programmed in PWM mode When a fast close valve is selected valve...

Page 50: ...his feature allows the operator to set the amount of time in seconds in which the valve will be opened upon all boom sections being turned off and control in automatic AUTO A value of 1 9 means an advance of 1 9 seconds respectively A value of 0 means no advance This setting may be used in conjunction with the valve delay for low rate applications to build up pressure when the master switch is tog...

Page 51: ...oop Control PWM Valves Only The dual loop control feature is designed for use with low application rates and requires a pressure transducer with a liquid application system controlled with a PWM valve The dual loop feature uses both the flow meter and pressure transducer to enhance the control response during operation at low application rates The default setting for this feature is disabled Note ...

Page 52: ...h offset and low offset values for the control channel Note If an error is detected during the auto calibration process the console will display Calibration Error Review problem 26 in Chapter 9 Troubleshooting to correct any issues with the PWM valve Smart Control PWM Valves Only Note The smart control feature cannot be enabled until the auto calibration process has been completed Refer to the Aut...

Page 53: ...e at all times Note The display smoothing feature is only active for products in Automatic control mode Time Month Day and Year These selections are used to set the current date and time Enter the last two digits of the current year Days Wait Set the number of days after the console is powered off before the console goes into very low power consumption mode and time settings are lost Data Lock Pro...

Page 54: ...tus of AutoBoom control node This screen will only display if an AutoBoom node is installed Refer to the AutoBoom Calibration Operation Manual for detailed setup instructions Product Control Node 1 Installation required for use with SCS 4000 SCS 4070 or SCS 5000 Installed on board with SCS 4400 or SCS 4600 The program and revision number of the product control node will be displayed if installed P...

Page 55: ...m connected to a DGPS receiver saves on the go application information to a compact flash card for transfer to a personal computer It combines GPS position with controller information to create a database of records that is recorded at an interval programmed by the user see the Trigger Value and Trigger Value section on page 38 With appropriate software a map can be created showing the path driven...

Page 56: ...ger ON The percentage of the compact flash card used is displayed in the lower section of the main screen If no card is inserted the display will read Disk None If the card is full the display will read Disk Full A flashcard graphic appears above the disk percentage to indicate that data is being saved to the card A GPS icon appears above the disk percentage to indicate the GPS signal is being rec...

Page 57: ...arm is enabled visual and audible alarms will occur for 4 seconds to indicate that a valid rate change string has changed the target rate Function acts independent of audible alarm setting BIN LEVL 1 When Bin Level Alarm Granular mode only is enabled alarm occurs to indicate low bin level See Vacuum or Bin Level Alarm section on page 42 VAC ERR 1 When Vacuum Alarm liquid chemical injection mode on...

Page 58: ...ops below 0 7 MPH km H Product control will not be resumed until the master switch is cycled See Zero Speed Shutoff section on page 46 AUTO NOBM or MAN NOBM n a NOBM indicates that no boom sections are turned ON for the given product See Boom Select section on page 39 if boom sections are turned ON Mode Display Audible Alarm Alarm Description ...

Page 59: ...refined for each vehicle 1 Make sure all of the boom section switches are turned OFF before powering the console ON 2 Press the DISTANCE key and then reset the odometer display to 0 using the Edit mode 3 Drive 1 mile 1 kilometer The SCS console will measure the distance driven using the original speed cal Note Accelerate and decelerate slowly To achieve the most accurate calibration do not use the...

Page 60: ...hrough step 5 Wheel Drive Speed Sensor 1 Mark the tire on which the speed sensor is installed using chalk or a piece of tape as shown below 2 Mark the initial spot on the ground 3 Count 10 full revolutions of the wheel while traveling in a straight path The mark must stop with the chalk or tape in the same position it was in at the starting point FIGURE 1 Wheel Magnet Speed Cal 4 Mark the stopping...

Page 61: ...ate slowly To achieve the most accurate calibration do not use the vehicle odometer or the field computer distance display to measure the actual distance driven Use section lines or highway markers to determine the actual distance 4 At the end of the driven distance press DISTANCE again and record the odometer reading a The SCS odometer should read a value of approximately 5280 1000 If the display...

Page 62: ... following formula where GPA Gallons per Acre BW the Band Width in inches cm depending upon how the boom cal was calculated and TS tip spacing For Example Broadcast Rate 20 Gallons per Acre 200 L ha Spacing 40 inches 100 cm and Band Width 14 inches 40 cm the Adjusted Applied Rate is 7 Gallons per Acre or 80 liters per hectare Meter Cal The flow meter calibration number can be found on the tag atta...

Page 63: ...d 9 is for a long pulse Note The backlash digit is not used with a fast fast close PWM PWM close or standard motor control valve Valve Speed Digit This value controls 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 r...

Page 64: ...cal sprayer supply dealer for available nozzles or spray tips Verifying Flow Rate Limits The target rate for a field application also must be within the specified range of the flow meter measuring flow rate for the control channel SCS Multi Tier Features For systems with multiple plumbing tiers 2 or 3 tier systems additional features can be accessed by holding down the BOOM CAL key for 5 seconds U...

Page 65: ...value The default value for the flow cal is 103 The flow cal value has two components which may be used to adjust the response of the application system Note It is recommended to set the system gain value prior to making any adjustments to the flow cal value When adjusting the flow cal value it is not recommended to adjust the last digit i e 3 in the default value Flow System Gain The first digit ...

Page 66: ...s Granular Applications Boom Cal For Gran 1 single belt applications enter the total width of the spread pattern in inches cm as boom 1 cal For Gran 2 split belt or Gran 3 dual encoder applications enter the left side spread pattern as boom 1 cal and right side spread pattern as boom 2 cal Spreader Constant Note The spreader constant should be verified by performing the procedure in the Verificati...

Page 67: ...ositioning the boom switch to ON 5 Determine the actual weight unloaded by re weighing the truck 6 Compare to the TOTAL VOLUME displayed by the console 7 Perform the following calculation to correct the spreader constant if desired where CSC Corrected Spreader Constant OSC Old Spreader Constant TV TOTAL VOLUME and AW Actual Weight of product unloaded For Example Using an Old Spreader Constant of 2...

Page 68: ...t section on page 39 and configure boom selections accordingly Additional Calibration Data Although it is not required for the SCS console operation data may be programmed through the VOLUME TANK key Entering Tank Volume Press VOLUME TANK and use the Edit mode to enter an estimated volume of product in the tank or bin This setting must be reset each time the tank or bin is refilled Low Tank Alarm ...

Page 69: ...ater only If using a positive displacement pump open the Pressure Relief Valve PRV 2 Place the master switch in the ON position and toggle all boom switches OFF 3 Turn the SCS console power ON and verify that the console is in Automatic mode Press AUTO MANUAL to toggle 4 Verify the boom widths speed cal meter cal valve cal and rate cal values have been programmed correctly 5 Press SELF TEST to acc...

Page 70: ... improper vehicle speed or a defect in the system 4 If the system still does not appear to be correcting properly review the Initial System Set up For additional troubleshooting tips refer to Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 5 At the end of each row toggle the master switch OFF to shut off flow This will also shut off the area totalizer 6 Verify the area covered and volume used Preventive Maintenance Pre...

Page 71: ... displayed on the screen 11 The target application rate must be between the maximum and minimum rate displayed Field Test 1 Drive at the target application speed with booms off to verify the SCS console speed display 2 Toggle the appropriate boom switches ON and press the AUTO MAN button to toggle the console to Automatic Increase or decrease speed by one MPH 2 km h The system should automatically...

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Page 73: ...tery connections 5 Console displays flashing CAL each time the speed changes Check battery voltage and battery connections 6 Time function is inaccurate or drifting Verify console is connected to 12 V continuous power Return console to dealer for service 7 One display digit has one or more missing segments Return console to dealer for service 8 Speed display 0 Check speed sensor cable connector an...

Page 74: ... 91 If pressure cannot be adjusted manually refer to problem 15 If problem persists return console to dealer for service 12 Cannot verify rate in manual operation or in auto Check cabling to motorized control valve for breaks Check connections in cabling for cleanliness Verify that there is voltage at the valve connector by toggling master switch ON AUTO MAN switch to MAN and POWER ON Manually ope...

Page 75: ...n can then be resumed as normal Verify that CAN nodes and console are connected to the CANbus and that the cabling between them is connected and in tact Verify that terminators are placed at both ends of the CANbus Verify that CAN nodes have logic power and ground are properly connected and energized and no fuses are blown on power leads Verify that CAN power adapter T cable is plugged in at the f...

Page 76: ...at CANbus cabling from the console to the node is connected and in tact Move the node and node cable to a known good CAN outlet closer to the console take off another node or cable if necessary If message for the node goes away replace CAN cabling going to the node Otherwise replace node or node cable 26 Calibration Error encountered during PWM auto calibration Verify that the selected product nod...

Page 77: ...he Flow Meter Cable section on page 70 Testing the Speed Sensor Cable 1 Press SPEED CAL and enter a value of 9999 as the speed cal 2 Press DISTANCE to monitor the SCS console s odometer while testing this cable 3 Use a small jumper wire or paper clip to short the 10 o clock and 6 o clock sockets with a short no short motion Each time the short is made the distance reading should increase by increm...

Page 78: ...r cal 2 Press TOTAL VOLUME to monitor the total volume applied screen while testing this cable 3 Place boom and master switches to ON 4 Use a small jumper wire or paper clip to short the 2 o clock and 6 o clock sockets with a short no short motion Each time the short is made the total volume reading should increase by increments of 1 or more 5 If the distance does not increase disconnect this sect...

Page 79: ...the field computer 2 Any boom section or master switches if applicable and the INC DEC switch on the SCS console may be used normally while the SCS display should only be used for monitoring application rate information and boom section status 3 In order to properly initialize CAN nodes be sure that the SCS console is powered up prior to the field computer 4 Product s should only be turned ON OFF ...

Page 80: ...roller screen select the CAN option from the list and touch the OK button to accept the selection and return to the main screen Envizio Pro or Envizio Pro II To set up the Envizio Pro console for CAN product control 1 Touch the Tools Menu icon on the Home screen 2 Select the Control Interface icon within the System submenu 3 Select the CAN Sprayer Spreader Control from the list of product control ...

Page 81: ...Manual No 016 0159 925 Rev F 73 Connecting an SCS Console to a Raven Field Computer FIGURE 1 SCS 4000 5000 Series Console with a Raven Field Computer ...

Page 82: ...Chapter 11 74 SCS 4000 5000 Series Installation Operation Manual Cruizer or Cruizer II FIGURE 2 SCS 4400 with Guidance System ...

Page 83: ...Manual No 016 0159 925 Rev F 75 Connecting an SCS Console to a Raven Field Computer FIGURE 3 SCS 4600 with Guidance System ...

Page 84: ...Chapter 11 76 SCS 4000 5000 Series Installation Operation Manual FIGURE 4 SCS 4400 Console with Cruizer II Console SmartSteer and AccuBoom ...

Page 85: ...ins freely If there is drag loosen hex stud on the bottom of turbine hub 1 16 turn until the turbine spins freely 8 If the turbine spins freely and cables have been checked per Testing the Flow Meter Cable section on page 70 but flow meter still is not metering properly replace flow meter transducer Procedure to Recalibrate Flow Meter 1 Press METER CAL and enter a value of 10 38 2 Press TOTAL VOLU...

Page 86: ...C the Meter Cal used to apply the known volume and VM the Volume that your SCS console measured and VA the predetermined volume applied For Example The SCS console displays a Total Volume of 260 984 when a Meter Cal of 720 190 was used to apply a measured volume of 250 gallons 946 liters Therefore the Corrected Meter Cal is 749 198 10 Press METER CAL and enter the Corrected Meter Cal value before ...

Page 87: ...cts 2 through 5 will be controlled in ratio to product 1 When in Ratio Rate mode pressing RATE CAL will display the RATIO RATE CAL and will be entered as follows Product 1 gal acre liter hectare if applicable Products 2 5 oz gal dl liter The ratio rate feature can also be utilized to operate a handgun see Figure 1 on page 79 FIGURE 1 Handgun Installation Note that for handgun operation a flow swit...

Page 88: ...s will run When handgun is OFF the injection pump s will shut off The master switch overrides injection pump operation Note Determine pump setting for hand gun operation Pump setting may be different than standard operation Where V MPump the Pump Volume per Minute RRC Ratio Rate Cal and V MP1 the Volume per Minute for Product 1 8 Proceed to pump output chart to determine correct pump setting Note ...

Page 89: ...ion The Remote Switch option is only available for the SCS 4400 console FIGURE 1 Remote Switch Note When properly installed the remote switch is in parallel with the master switch therefore switching the remote switch or the master switch ON will energize the boom valves ...

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Page 91: ...ocedure for the Raven SCS 4000 5000 Series consoles Do not connect the SCS console or null modem cable to the USB to Serial Adapter before completing the following procedure USB to Serial Adapter Preparation 1 Insert the USB to Serial Adapter P N 524 0002 063 into a USB port on a home or office PC Note The computer may detect and automatically set up the adapter Allow the computer to complete the ...

Page 92: ...ayed 7 Double click on the Ports COM LPT item in the available devices list to access the USB Serial Port item within the port devices 8 Double click on USB Serial Port to display the USB Serial Port Properties window 9 Select the Port Settings tab 10 Select the Advanced button to view COM port settings for the USB to Serial Adapter 11 From the COM Port Number drop down box select the COM1 option ...

Page 93: ...andard serial cable will not work A USB serial adapter P N 524 0002 063 is required for computers without a serial port This part is available through your local Raven dealer or most electronics suppliers 2 On a home or office computer go to the Raven web site www ravenhelp com Download the latest firmware for your specific SCS console and save the file to your desktop 3 Unzip or extract the compr...

Page 94: ... the SCS console and prepare it to accept firmware updates a Press DATA MENU until the Console submenu is displayed b Press the UP DOWN arrow buttons to highlight PGM UPDATE and press ENTER A warning will be displayed to verify that an RS 232 cable connected to the SCS console and the computer c Press ENTER d The SCS console should now display LOOKING FOR DATA TO FLASH IC WITH 10 On the PC click t...

Page 95: ... not already have the ability to unzip a file a trial version of the WinZip software tool is available at www winzip com A free version of an unzip program is also available from the following web site www freebyte com fbzip Before installing any unzip utility verify that the software is compatible with your PC 4 Open the extracted file and locate the SCS4000 Update ht SCS 4000 4070 and 5000 or 44...

Page 96: ...ber of the update file being sent to the console as well as the total number of lines to complete the update The update may take anywhere from 5 20 minutes depending upon your computer 10 Once the update is finished the SCS console will automatically power off 11 Close the HyperTerminal program and disconnect the null modem cable Update File Name Connected SCS Console _SCS4000_4070_5000 Rev X_XX t...

Page 97: ... console to pass data through comm port See the Datalog options section in Chapter 7 Data Menu 3 Configure the RS 232C serial port to the following settings 9600 Baud Rate NO Parity 8 Data Bits 2 Stop Bits 4 Data stream to Raven console Note All request and output strings begin with R to indicate a Raven communication string Remote Computer to SCS Console Rate Change Request To set Rate Cal values...

Page 98: ...l boom_7_cal boom_8_cal boom_9_cal boom_10_cal speed_cal CR LF R114 C2 meter_1_cal meter_2_cal meter_3_cal meter_4_cal meter_5_cal spreader_constant_1 spreader_constant_2 spreader_constant_3 spreader_constant_4 spreader_constant_5 CR LF R114 C3 valve_cal valve_2_cal valve_3_cal valve_4_cal valve_5_cal rate_1_cal rate_2_cal rate_3_cal rate_4_cal rate_5_cal CR LF Note If prod auto and manual are bot...

Page 99: ...tion string 164 are the last three digits of the SCS 4400 4600 program number and denotes the software revision letter Calibration Strings R164 C1 switch_byte_1 switch_byte_2 boom_1_cal boom_2_cal boom_3_cal boom_4_cal boom_5_cal boom_6_cal boom_7_cal boom_8_cal boom_9_cal boom_10_cal speed_cal CR LF R164 C2 meter_1_cal meter_2_cal meter_3_cal meter_4_cal meter_5_cal spreader_constant_1 spreader_c...

Page 100: ...al_volume_5 field_volume_1 field_volume_2 field_volume_3 field_volume_4 field_volume_5 CR LF R164 D3 tank_1_volume tank_2_volume tank_3_volume tank_4_volume tank_5_volume miles km feet meters CR LF R164 D4 speed pressure1_1 pressure1_2 pressure1_3 pressure1_4 pressure1_5 pressure2_1 pressure2_2 pressure2_3 pressure2_4 pressure2_5 CR LF Actual Rate R164 AR actual_rate_1 actual_rate_2 actual_rate_3 ...

Page 101: ...46 Console Submenu 45 Audible Alarm 45 Contrast 45 Data Lock 45 Days Wait 45 Display Smoothing 45 PGM REV Update 45 Ratio Rate 45 Time Month Day and Year 45 Zero Speed Shutoff 46 Data Logger 4400 and 4600 Only 47 Product Submenu Page 1 39 Page 2 41 SCS Alarm Definitions 49 Serial Submenu 37 Decimal Shift 35 Detecting CAN Nodes 17 E Edit Mode v 32 F Firmware Update Procedure 83 Flow Meter Maintenan...

Page 102: ...mote Computer to SCS Console 89 SCS 4000 4070 5000 Console to Remote Computer 90 SCS 4400 4600 Console to Remote Computer 91 System Components SCS 4000 5000 Control Systems 4 SCS 4070 Control Systems 4 SCS 4400 4600 Control Systems 4 T Testing Extension Cables Flow Meter Cables 70 Speed Sensor Cables 69 Troubleshooting 65 ...

Page 103: ...er s responsibility The Return Materials Authorization RMA number must appear on the box and all documentation including proof of purchase must be included inside the box to be sent to Raven Industries WHAT WILL RAVEN INDUSTRIES DO Upon confirmation of the warranty claim Raven Industries will at our discretion repair or replace the defective product and pay for the standard return freight regardle...

Page 104: ... claim and send it to Raven Industries for final approval The freight cost to Raven Industries will be the customer s responsibility The Return Materials Authorization RMA number must appear on the box and all documentation including proof of purchase must be included inside the box to be sent to Raven Industries In addition the words Extended Warranty must appear on the box and all documentation ...

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