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SCS 660 & 660M Serial Interface

for Granular Applications

Installation & Service Manual

Summary of Contents for SCS 660

Page 1: ...SCS 660 660M Serial Interface for Granular Applications Installation Service Manual ...

Page 2: ...ven Industries cannot guarantee the accuracy integrity continuity or availability of the GPS signal from the U S Department of Defense NAVSTAR GPS satellites the OmniSTAR correction service or the WAAS correction service Raven Industries accepts no responsibility for the use of the signal for other than the stated purpose Raven Industries shall not be responsible or liable for incidental or conseq...

Page 3: ...st Calculation 7 New Leader Mark IV Interface Spreader Constant Values 8 Calculate the Meter Cal Value 9 Calculate the Valve Cal Value 9 Calculate the Rate Cal Value 10 Chapter 3 Calibration Card 11 Introduction 11 Chapter 4 Installation 13 Sensor Installation 13 Raven Radar Speed Sensor 13 Wheel Drive Speed Sensor 14 Rim Drilling for Four and Eight Hole Wheel Stud Patterns Optional 14 Rim Drillin...

Page 4: ...Console Programming 32 Programming Additional System Data 33 Vol Tank 33 Time and Date 33 Power Down 33 System Features 34 Data Menu 34 Data Logger On Off 35 Self Test Feature 36 Volume Min Rate Fault 37 Volume Area Rate Alarm 37 Low Tank Fault 37 Automatic Rate 37 Control Valve Delay and Valve Advance 38 Zero Speed Shut Off 38 Data Lock Feature 38 Activate the Data Lock Code 38 Change the Data Lo...

Page 5: ... Manual No 016 0159 845 iii Testing Flow Meter Encoder Cables 43 Speed Sensor Cables 44 Testing Speed Sensor Extension Cables 44 Troubleshooting 45 Console Issues 45 Rate Control Issues 46 Chapter 8 Replacement Parts 49 ...

Page 6: ...Table of Contents iv SCS 660 660M Serial Interface for Granular Applications Installation Service Manual ...

Page 7: ...nts for missing or damaged safety labels contact your local Raven dealer When operating the machine after installing the SCS 660 Serial Interface system observe the following safety measures Be alert and away of surroundings Do not operate the SCS 660 Serial Interface system while under the influence of alcohol or an illegal substance Remain in the operator s position in the machine at all times w...

Page 8: ...chine manufacturer s approved maintenance instructions When installing AutoBoom 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 a...

Page 9: ...terface for Liquid Applications Installation Service Manual P N 016 0159 841 for information on liquid applications The operator sets the target weight per area to be applied and the SCS 660 automatically maintains the application A manual override switch allows the operator to manually control the application for spot application The actual weight per area being applied is displayed at all times ...

Page 10: ... Acre km Kilometers kg ha Kilograms per Hectare km h Kilometers per Hour PPK Pounds per 1 000 Square Feet US Volume per Acre mm Millimeters SI Volume per Hectare cm Centimeters TU Volume per 1 000 Square Feet dm Decimeters Metric Numbers Length Area 1 millimeter mm 0 039 inches 1 square meter 10 764 square feet 1 centimeter cm 0 393 inches 1 hectare 2 471 acres or 10 000 square meters 1 meter m 3 ...

Page 11: ...this value may be adjusted to optimize the system s performance Wheel Drive Speed Sensors Only Important This procedure should be performed only after the entire system installation is complete This procedure is critical to the console s performance so measure carefully This procedure should be performed on the same soil conditions in which you will be spraying since wheel circumference varies in ...

Page 12: ...ated every time the gate opening dimensions are changed Formula Calculation First use a tape measure to measure the following dimensions on the machine Gate height GH in inches cm Gate width GW in inches cm Distance of travel D in inches cm of the belt per one revolution of the sensor Second determine the number of pulses emitted by the encoder per one revolution of the sensor 1 Enter a METER CAL ...

Page 13: ...decimal in METER CAL 2 Enter a value of 200 in METER CAL 3 Enter 0 in TOTAL VOLUME 4 Run the machine under normal operating conditions collecting a sample large enough to weigh accurately 5 Weigh the sample that was collected 6 Use the following formula to calculate the Spreader Constant value D x GH x GW Cubic Feet of Discharge per 1 Sensor Revolution 1728 13 x 7 x 15 790 cubic feet of discharge ...

Page 14: ...by dividing 1172 by the exact height of the gate opening For your convenience we have calculated the spreader constant values in one inch increments listed below 2020 Box with 0 192 Chain and Belt Over Chain Mark IV Stepper Systems The starting spreader constant value for the 2020 box with 0 192 chain and belt over chain Mark IV stepper systems is 1563 for the first inch of the gate opening The sp...

Page 15: ... shift feature explained in the Decimal Shift Feature section on page 39 Calculate the Valve Cal Value The Valve Cal figure is used to control the response time of the control valve motor to the change in the vehicle s speed After operating the system this number may be refined The initial recommended control valve values are C SD standard valve 2123 C FC fast close valve 743 C F fast valve 743 C ...

Page 16: ...Backlash Controls the time of the first correction pulse after a change in correction direction is detected INC to DEC or DEC to INC 1 9 1 Short Pulse 9 Long Pulse Valve Speed Controls the response time of the control valve motor Caution Running the control valve too fast will cause the system to oscillate Refer to specific valve Refer to specific valve C SD Valve 1 9 1 Slow 9 Fast C F and C FC Va...

Page 17: ...ion Located on the next page is a card that may be used to record the machine s calibration values Write the calibration numbers in pencil so that they may be revised if necessary Cut on the dotted line fold and insert the card into the plastic envelope provided for your convenience FIGURE 1 Calibration Card Inserted into Envelope ...

Page 18: ...Chapter 3 12 SCS 660 660M Serial Interface for Granular Applications Installation Service Manual ...

Page 19: ...hine on a level surface 2 Select the radar mounting location on the machine considering the following factors The line of sight from the lens to the ground must not be obstructed by structures or tires Obstructions must not come closer to the bottom of the radar than 20 When viewed from side of the machine end to end view the radar lens must be parallel to the ground When viewed from the front of ...

Page 20: ... Eight Hole Wheel Stud Patterns Optional This section is required only on wheels that do not have pre punched mounting holes If your machine has the pre punched mounting holes proceed to the Mounting the Wheel Drive Speed Sensor section on the following page FIGURE 3 Eight Hole Stud Pattern 1 Using the illustration above choose four opposing stud holes on the wheel 2 Using the center of the opposi...

Page 21: ... wheel dividing the wheel into four equal parts 4 Measure in one inch from the rim on each end of the lines and mark the wheel at each point 5 Drill a 1 2 hold on each of the four marks Note The distance between each set of drilled holes must be equal within 1 8 3 mm to ensure system accuracy Mounting the Wheel Drive Speed Sensor 1 Select a non driven wheel a front wheel if the machine is rear whe...

Page 22: ...1 4 1 6 mm 25 mm Make sure the machine s wheels can be turned to the extremes in each direction without the magnets coming in contact with the switch assembly 5 Tighten the mounting hardware to secure the switch assembly 6 Secure the switch assembly cable to the axle with zip ties Phoenix 10 GPS Speed Sensor FIGURE 7 Phoenix 10 Speed Sensor Installed Note The Phoenix 10 is powered by a 9 16 VDC ne...

Page 23: ...sor to the fan sensor bracket using a stainless steel bolt lock washer and nut 2 Mount the fan sensor assembly on the fan sensor mounting tab using a stainless steel bolt lock washer and nut FIGURE 9 Fan Sensor Adjustment 3 Adjust the air gap between the fan gear and fan sensor to between 040 and 080 inch ...

Page 24: ... Locations FIGURE 11 Mounted Bin Level Sensor 1 Use the mounting plate as a template to mark the holes in the appropriate bin sensor mounting location 2 Drill and de burr the mounting holes 3 Align the mounting plate with the drilled mounting holes 4 Route the sensor cable through the large mounting hole 5 Secure the sensor to the mounting plate and bin using the U bolt protectors washers and nuts...

Page 25: ...er 3 Install the coupler on the end of the encoder 4 Mount the encoder and coupler on the output shaft of the conveyor 5 Install the provided set screws in the coupler to secure the encoder on the output shaft 6 Install the mounting tabs on the encoder and the installed mounting bracket to prevent the encoder from rotating Note Do not rigidly mount the encoder The encoder should be supported by th...

Page 26: ...Diagram 1 Install the control valve with the motor in the upright position in the location appropriate for the machine s configuration Refer to the diagrams above Spinner System Pneumatic System Open Hydraulic System Fixed Displacement Pump Open Hydraulic System Fixed Displacement Pump Closed Hydraulic System Variable Displacement Pump Closed Hydraulic System Variable Displacement Pump ...

Page 27: ...onnect the white wire on the radar power cable to the white wire on the console control cable 4 Turn the POWER ON OFF switch on the console to OFF 5 Route the red wire on the console control cable to the 12 VDC battery and connect it to the positive battery terminal 6 Route the white wire on the console control cable to the 12 VDC battery and connect it to the negative battery terminal Important D...

Page 28: ...Chapter 4 22 SCS 660 660M Serial Interface for Granular Applications Installation Service Manual FIGURE 14 SCS 660 Console Cabling Diagram ...

Page 29: ...4 Manual No 016 0159 845 23 Installation FIGURE 15 SCS 660M Console Cabling Diagram ...

Page 30: ...system will not be used for an extended period of time for example two weeks be sure to disconnect the SCS 660 battery wires If the wires are not disconnected and the SCS 660 is only turned OFF the system will continue to draw 0 25 milliamperes of current to maintain information stored in the console computer draining the battery ...

Page 31: ...t may be necessary to contact Raven Industries with questions about the SCS 660 system The SCS 660 console has an identification label affixed that contains information useful to the Raven customer support team to identify potential issues with the console or system Please refer to this information on the console when calling to request assistance FIGURE 1 Identification Label Indicates the firmwa...

Page 32: ... manual or fully automatic control Manual override control provides the capability of spot application Turns the console power on or off Toggles to variable submenus within a menu except in Data Menu Enters the information inputted into the console Displays the rate of application calibration and function data Used to scroll through the menu options in ...

Page 33: ...trol provides the capability of spot application Turns the console power on or off Displays the rate of application calibration and function data Used to scroll through the menu options in Data Menu Toggles to variable submenus within a menu except in Data Menu Enters the information inputted into the console Allows control of a single boom section function ...

Page 34: ...2 CAL Target application rate TIME 24 hour clock military time Button Name Function TOTAL AREA Displays total area applied To zero out this figure press ENTER 0 then ENTER in this menu TOTAL VOLUME Displays total volume applied To zero out this figure press ENTER 0 then ENTER in this menu FIELD AREA Displays field area applied To zero out this figure press ENTER 0 then ENTER in this menu FIELD VOL...

Page 35: ...the first six steps of this procedure turn the POWER ON OFF switch to the OFF position press CE and hold while turning the POWER ON OFF switch to the ON position to reset the console Refer to the values that were calculated in the Calculating Machine s Calibration Values section on page 5 when performing the initial console programming 1 Select the unit of measure US Volume per Acre TU Volume per ...

Page 36: ...ted Note If a second rate is not being used enter the same value that was entered for the Rate 1 Cal The initial console programming is now complete and the flashing CAL in the console s display should turn off If it does not repeat the procedure starting from step 7 above Refining the Speed Cal Value Raven Radar Only The initial Speed Cal value when using Raven radar is 598 152 However after init...

Page 37: ...uld be approximately 5280 1000 If the value is between 5260 5300 990 1010 the speed cal value for the machine is 785 200 If the value is any other value use the following formula to recalculate the speed cal value For Example Assume that the DISTANCE value is actually displayed as 5000 980 Important The new Speed Cal value must be rounded to the nearest whole number 6 Enter the adjusted Speed Cal ...

Page 38: ...ars in the display 2 Press ENTER The message CAL SP1 WHEEL DRIVE will appear in the console s display 3 Select the type of sensor being used by pressing the CE button until the desired sensor type appears in the display Note If the Phoenix 10 GPS speed sensor is being used select SP 2 RADAR as the speed sensor type 4 Press ENTER The message LI LIQUID SPRAYER will appear in the console s display 5 ...

Page 39: ... The VOL TANK variable will have to be updated each time the tank is refilled Time and Date Note The system runs on a 24 hour clock Therefore for any time after 12 59 pm add 12 hours to the time For example 8 30 am is entered as 8 30 but 1 30 pm is entered as 13 30 on the keyboard 1 Press the TIME button The message RATE 0 0 TIME 0 00 will appear in the console s display 2 Enter the time 3 Press E...

Page 40: ...or is On the alarm sounds and the display flashes SHAFT 2 if the right shaft should be rotating but is not BIN LEVEL FAULT OFF Turns the bin level fault detector on and off When the fault detector is turned On the alarm sounds and the display flashes BIN LEVEL if the granular level drops below the bin level sensor FAN CAL 0 Displays and allows the entry of the fan calibration value RATE CHANGE ALA...

Page 41: ...ENU use the arrow keys to advance to HIGH PWM OFFSET 253 2 Move the product switch to MAN and the boom switches and master switch to ON 3 Hold the INC DEC switch to increase the RPMs If the motor exceeds the desired RPMs decrease the number by 10 and push INC again 4 Decrease the 253 value displayed until the motor runs at the desired RPM 5 Enter a number of 10 or greater 6 Press the arrow up key ...

Page 42: ...gs R126C D1 total_area field_area CR LF R126C D2 total_volume field_volume CR LF R126C D3 tank_volume distance CR LF Actual Rate R126C AR actual_rate CR LF Time Date R126C TD hr min month day year field_reference CR LF Self Test Feature The self test feature simulates speed so that the system may be tested without moving The self test feature will clear itself when vehicular motion is detected by ...

Page 43: ...onds The alarm may be turned off thru the DATA MENU Low Tank Fault The SCS 660 console alarm will sound if the volume in the tank drops below the value entered into the console The alarm will intermittently beep every 15 seconds and the display will flash LOW LEVEL To set the low tank alarm value 1 Press the VOL TANK button until the console displays the message SET LOW LEVEL 0 2 Press ENTER 3 Ent...

Page 44: ...uations to build up pressure when turning the master switch on For best results approach the headlands at consistent speeds while turning all boom sections off Zero Speed Shut Off The Zero Speed Shut Off function is active when C FC fast close valve or C PC PWM close valve is selected and cannot be disabled The valve will receive a decrease signal and run closed when the speed drops to 0 7 mph or ...

Page 45: ...osition 2 Press CE and hold while turning the POWER ON OFF switch to the ON position Decimal Shift Feature Important When entering data for Rate 1 Cal and Rate 2 Cal remember that 2 GPA 20 lit ha is entered as 2 0 20 0 when the decimal is unshifted but is entered as 2 00 20 00 when shifted The Decimal Shift feature is used to increase the system s accuracy at low application rates The following ta...

Page 46: ...e Decimal Place 1 Press the METER CAL button 2 Press the SELF TEST button 3 Enter the flow meter calibration value stamped on the identification tag 4 Press ENTER Unshift the Decimal Place 1 Press the METER CAL button 2 Enter the flow meter calibration value stamped on the identification tag 3 Press ENTER ...

Page 47: ...ch boom operates by toggling the boom switches between ON and OFF 10 Hold the INC DEC switch in the INC position for approximately 12 seconds noting the maximum rate value in the display 11 Hold the INC DEC switch in the DEC position for approximately 12 seconds noting the minimum rate value in the display 12 Verify that the target application rate is between the maximum and minimum values display...

Page 48: ...al performing correctly refer to Chapter 7 Preventative Maintenance and Troubleshooting for possible causes and corrective action 6 At the end of each row switch the boom switches to OFF to shut off the application This also turns off the area totalizer 7 Verify the area covered and volume used ...

Page 49: ... 1 Disconnect the cable from the flow sensor FIGURE 1 Flow Sensor Connector Cable Connection Note If a 5 VDC voltage reading is not present disconnect the speed sensor cable If the flow reading is restored refer to the Testing Speed Sensor Extension Cables section on page 44 to test the speed sensor extension cables 1 Enter a METER CAL value of 1 and SPREADER CONSTANT value of 0 into the console 2...

Page 50: ... If the speed reading is restored refer to the Testing Flow Meter Encoder Cables section on page 43 to test the flow meter cables If the speed system is a radar type system the voltage between the 10 o clock and 2 o clock positions may read 12 VDC 1 Enter a SPEED CAL value of 9999 into the console 2 Press the DISTANCE button 3 Create a short between the ground and signal sockets by inserting a sma...

Page 51: ... the field The console display message flashes CAL whenever the vehicle s engine is started Check the battery voltage and connections The console display message flashes CAL whenever the Master switch is turned on or off Check the battery voltage and connections The console display message flashes CAL whenever the speed is changed Check battery voltage and connections The TIME function is inaccura...

Page 52: ... CAL figure after testing is complete Issue Corrective Action The RATE displays as 0000 1 Verify that the SPEED is registering correctly If the speed is zero refer to the The SPEED is inaccurate or unstable issue in the Console Issues section for the appropriate troubleshooting steps 2 Verify that the TOTAL VOLUME is registering flow If not refer to the Total volume does not register issue in this...

Page 53: ...o the valve connector a Turn the Master switch ON b Switch the RATE 1 RATE 2 MAN switch to MAN c Turn the POWER switch ON d Manually operate the INC DEC switch to verify voltage 4 Verify that the valve is turning If not replace the motorized control valve TOTAL VOLUME does not register 1 Check the metering shaft encoder cable for breaks and shorts Refer to the Testing Flow Meter Encoder Cables sec...

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Page 55: ...CHAPTER 8 SCS 660 660M Serial Interface for Granular Applications Installation Service Manual 49 Chapter8Replacement Parts ...

Page 56: ...Chapter 8 50 SCS 660 660M Serial Interface for Granular Applications Installation Service Manual ...

Page 57: ...Information Electrical 2 Hydraulics 2 Initial System Setup and Testing Initial Setup 41 Initial System Field Test 41 Installation Console and Cabling 21 Control Valve 20 Alternate Bypass Line Plumbing 20 Installing the Control Valve 20 Encoder 19 Mounting the Encoder 19 Sensors 13 Phoenix 10 GPS Speed Sensor 16 Raven Radar Speed Sensor 13 Wheel Drive Speed Sensors 14 Introduction 3 Calculating Mac...

Page 58: ...Index 52 SCS 660 660M Serial Interface for Granular Applications Installation Service Manual ...

Page 59: ...e Coverage Period How Can I Get Service What Will Raven Industries Do What is not Covered by this Warranty Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven Dealer If your Dealer agrees with the warranty claim the Dealer will send the part and proof of purchase to their distributor or to Raven Industries for final approval Upon confirmation of the warranty claim Raven Industries will at...

Page 60: ...s reserved under copyright laws Raven Industries Toll Free U S and Canada 800 243 5435 Applied Technology Division or Outside the U S 1 605 575 0722 P O Box 5107 Fax 605 331 0426 Sioux Falls SD 57117 5107 www ravenprecision com atdinfo ravenind com SCS 660 660M Serial Interface for Granular Applications Installation Service Manual P N 016 0159 845 Rev E 10 09 ...

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