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Installation & Operation ManualVIPER 2.08

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08AppendicesAppendix A - Flashdisk Maintenance...

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08903. Select ‘Field Boundary’ and then press the Import Field button.4. The Select Field Shapefile screen d

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07913-Navigating theViper Interface5. Select a file from the list and press OK. Viper imports the file into thesyste

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0892AccuBoom TabThe AccuBoom tab displays the Spray/No-spray boundary map that has been cre-ated or is being

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07933-Navigating theViper InterfaceThe table below shows a list of screen tool icons, their descriptions, and in some

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0894These icons appear in the GPS Status area, the Storage Card Status area, and theProduct Control Status a

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07953-Navigating theViper InterfaceThe Menu button is located in the lower right hand corner of the Viper screen. Th

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0896About ButtonThe About button is used to check the current version of Viper software and todisplay the cu

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07973-Navigating theViper InterfaceSetup ButtonThe setup button provides a number of additional selections used to se

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0898You have a number of different options as to which features and functions you wantto run on the Viper sy

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07993-Navigating theViper Interface4. Press OK. The Activation Key is saved to the Viper system and theappropriate a

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0711-Getting Startedwith the Viper SystemC H A P T E R1GETTING STARTED WITH THEVIPER SYSTEMCongratulations on your pu

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08100Viper FeaturesThe following features are available for the Viper system: Guidance Single Product VRA

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071013-Navigating theViper InterfaceThe Maps button in the Setup menu allows you to: load and delete street maps lo

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08102The Viper console displays county street maps on the Main tab when you are notrunning a job and you hav

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071033-Navigating theViper Interface4. From the Select by Layer drop-down list, select Line Features-Roads.5. Click S

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08104Deleting Street Maps1. Select Menu, then Setup, Maps, Streetmaps, Delete Streets, and OK.Viper deletes

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071053-Navigating theViper Interface3. Press Color. The Feature Colors screen displays.4. Press the color you want t

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08106External Waypoint SwitchboxThis menu also allows you to set up the external waypoint switchbox.Setting

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071073-Navigating theViper Interface3. Check Switchbox Connected and press the Next button. The SwitchboxSetup scree

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08108CoverageMapsThe Coverage Map allows you to set the acceptable percentages above or belowthe target appl

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071093-Navigating theViper InterfaceZero Rate ToleranceThe Zero Rate Tolerance allows you to set a maximum level that

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.082Invicta GPS or Phoenix series receiver. See the Viper Guidance section in Chapter 8 formore detailed ope

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08110Prescription(Rx) MapsViper uses the shapefile format for prescripton maps that are displayed on the Vip

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071113-Navigating theViper InterfaceAccessing the Rx Map MenuThe Rx Map menu allows you to set the look ahead time an

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08112Rx Look-AheadThe Rx Map feature allows the user to set a “look-ahead” in reference to the pre-scription

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071133-Navigating theViper InterfaceRx Map ColorsThe Rx Color feature allows you to set up prescription map templates

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08114Adding a Rx Color Template1. Select Menu, then Setup, Maps, Rx Maps, and Rx Colors. The SelectRx Map C

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071153-Navigating theViper Interface4. Press Next. The Rate Range and Color selection screen displays.5. Using the s

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.081166. Press Select. The Rx Map Colors screen displays.7. Select a color and press OK.8. Repeat steps 4 th

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071173-Navigating theViper InterfaceEditing a Rx Color Template1. Select Menu, then Setup, Maps, Rx Maps, and Rx Colo

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08118Deleting a Rx Color Template1. Select Menu, then Setup, Maps, Rx Maps, and Rx Colors. The RxMap Colors

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071193-Navigating theViper InterfaceLocal SettingsAccessing the Local Setting MenuThe Local settings allow you to set

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0731-Getting Startedwith the Viper SystemKeypadYou can use the keypad on the lower part of the Viper console for addi

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08120LanguageThe Language Setup screen allows you to choose a language to operate the Vipersystem in.Choosin

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071213-Navigating theViper InterfaceProfile ConfigurationThe Profile feature allows you to save specific configuratio

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08122Loading a Saved Profile1. Select Menu, then Setup, Local, Profile, and Load Profile. The SelectProfile

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071233-Navigating theViper InterfaceUnits ConfigurationThe Units feature allows you to set the unit of measurement us

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08124Time Zone ConfigurationThe Time Zone feature allows you to set the time zone in which the Viper systemo

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071253-Navigating theViper InterfaceSerial Communication Port SetupThe Viper contains three serial ports that can be

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08126The GPS Comm Ports Setup allows you to change the communication settings.These settings include: Baud

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071273-Navigating theViper InterfaceGeneric (Non-Raven) GPS SetupThis Generic GPS Setup feature allows you to communi

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08128Raven GPS SetupThe Raven GPS feature allows you to set up a Raven DGPS receiver by auto-configuring the

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071293-Navigating theViper InterfaceRaven GPS + Lightbar SetupThis feature allows you to set up a Raven DGPS receiver

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.084Decreasing the Backlight Intensity1. Press and hold the Menu button.2. Press the DOWN arrow key until you

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.081303. Once the DGPS configuration is complete and communications are present,press View Data. The data st

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071313-Navigating theViper Interface

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08132Configuring the Tilt Sensor1. Select Menu, then Setup, and Comm Ports. If the Raven TM-1 tilt sensorha

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071333-Navigating theViper InterfaceThe following areas display on the configuration screen: Status Antenna Height

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08134TiltDisplays the current tilt angle in degrees. Once the tilt sensor has been zeroed outon level groun

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071353-Navigating theViper Interface3. Enter the antenna height to the nearest half foot.4. If a reverse switch is us

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08136The Console Comm Port Setup screen displays if Viper is connected to a RavenConsole. This setup is not

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071373-Navigating theViper InterfaceConfiguring Viper for Lightbar GuidanceViper allows you to use two Guidance syste

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.081382. Select On-Screen Lightbar and press Next. The On-Screen LightbarSetup screen displays.3. Using the

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071393-Navigating theViper InterfaceExternal LightbarIn order to use an external lightbar, you must have a Raven exte

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0751-Getting Startedwith the Viper SystemHelpful Hint: It is recommended that you use a flashdisk with a minimumof 1

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08140Boom SetupThe Boom Setup feature allows you to enter the width of the entire boom as well asthe width o

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071413-Navigating theViper InterfaceSetting up Booms1. Select Menu, then Setup, and Boom. The Boom Setup screen disp

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.081423. Using the screen keyboard, enter the fore and aft location of the center ofthe entire boom in relati

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071433-Navigating theViper Interface6. Press Next. The Boom Section Setup screen displays.7. Using the screen keyboa

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.081448. Press Next when you have entered all of the boom information. The boomsummary screen displays.9. Pr

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071453-Navigating theViper InterfaceBoom MappingThe boom mapping feature allows you to change the order of the booms

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08146See the table below for an example of boom mapping information.Mapping the Booms1. From the Boom Setup

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071473-Navigating theViper Interface5. Change the order of the booms by entering a new order number in the‘Wired As’

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08148Advanced SettingsThe standard configuration of booms is with the booms end-to-end with no overlapor ski

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071493-Navigating theViper Interface3. Using the screen keyboard, enter the new Section Width value of theboom sectio

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.086Installing the FlashdiskThe left side of the Viper console contains the slot for the flashdisk storage ca

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.081505. Using the screen keyboard, enter the new Fore/Aft value for the center ofthe boom section in relatio

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071514-Using theViper SystemC H A P T E R4USING THE VIPER SYSTEMAfter you have learned to navigate the Viper interfac

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08152You can select different options to run for the job, based on the features you previ-ously purchased.

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071534-Using theViper SystemRemember: You must purchase the Guidance feature foryour Viper system to activate this f

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08154AccuBoom ControlThe AccuBoom Control option allows the Viper console to automatically turn theboom sect

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071554-Using theViper SystemStarting a New Job1. Select Menu, then Start Job.2. Select New Job.

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.081563. The New Job screen displays.Important: If the AccuBoom Control feature option (shownabove) shows ‘N

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071574-Using theViper System6. Press Next. The Select Swath Pattern screen displays.Important: This selection displ

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.081588. AccuBoom provides several methods of operation. Select the desiredoption from this screen: Sta

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071594-Using theViper System10. If you are using a mulitple product console, enter the number of productsyou are appl

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0771-Getting Startedwith the Viper SystemPart / description Raven Part Number1. Viper Console 063-0172-2162. Knob 309

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0816015. Select the booms you want to use to apply the product and press OK.16. To apply a prescription map

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071614-Using theViper System19. Select the appropriate rate information file for rate conversion and pressNext. The

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0816220. Enter a conversion factor in the Rate field and press OK. Viper loads thenew job information into

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071634-Using theViper SystemViewing an Existing JobWhen you view an existing job, you cannot add to the job. You wou

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08164Deleting JobsYou can delete previous jobs from the Viper system. You have two options for doingthis, b

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071654-Using theViper SystemDeleting Jobs by Selection1. Select Menu, then Delete Jobs.2. Make sure the ‘Delete selec

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.081664. If you have chosen to delete a job that contains a prescription map, the RxMap Deletion Warning scre

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071674-Using theViper SystemCustomer InformationThe Customer Information screen allows you to enter name, address, an

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08168Field InformationThe Field Information screen allows you to enter a name for the field, as well ascrop

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071694-Using theViper SystemField ConditionsThe Field Conditions screen allows you to enter application type, soil co

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.088Viper Dual Product (LiquidGranular) CAN Control System

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08170Weather InformationThe Weather Information screen allows you to enter wind speed, wind direction,temper

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071714-Using theViper SystemOnce you have added the applicator information, you do not have to add the informa-tion a

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08172Product InformationThe Product Information screen allows you to enter product manufacturer, EPAnumber,

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071734-Using theViper SystemIngredient InformationIf you have checked Product Mix in the Product Information screen,

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08174You can view the product mix information by pressing the View button.Report Notes InformationThe Report

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071754-Using theViper SystemCreating an Application ReportHelpful Hint: You must be in a job in order to create anap

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08176Notes:

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071775-Product ChainingC H A P T E R5PRODUCT CHAININGThe product chaining feature allows you to chain together produc

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08178You must enter two or more products in order to enable product chaining.3. Click Next. The Product Cha

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071795-Product Chaining4. Press Next.5. The next Produt Chain Setup screen appears, allowing you to set the criteriaf

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0791-Getting Startedwith the Viper SystemViper Power Connection1. Connect red wire to unswitched 12VDC power source.I

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.081807. The final Product Chain Setup screen displays. You will first setup thechained products and then an

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071815-Product ChainingUsing Product ChainingOnce you have product chaining enabled, if it is being used in your job,

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08182If you press the Application Rates area, the Application Control screen displays.The button labeled ‘Ch

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071835-Product ChainingDisplay DataWhile you are using the product chaining feature, additional information will be p

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08184Miscellaneous MessagesWhile using the product chaining feature, you will get messages for the alarms or

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071856 - Using AccuBoomC H A P T E R6USING ACCUBOOMThe AccuBoom Control feature allows the Viper system to automatica

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08186Viper CAN AccuBoom Installation

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071876 - Using AccuBoomViper CAN AccuBoom with Serial Console Installation

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08188AccuBoom Control SetupBefore you can access and setup AccuBoom, you must have previously purchasedthe p

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071896 - Using AccuBoomAccuBoom OverrideThe AccuBoom Override feature allows you to momentarily apply product to apre

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0810Viper Console Connection1. Connect one end of the Raven RS-232 cable to the connector labeled “Console”o

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08190AccuBoom Boom DisableThe AccuBoom Boom Disable feature allows you to select which booms you do notwant

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071916 - Using AccuBoomZero Rate ShutoffThe Zero Rate Shutoff feature allows you to use AccuBoom to automatically tur

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.081922. Using the screen keyboard, enter a value, in seconds, in the AccuBoomOverride Sec field.Note: If yo

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071936 - Using AccuBoom5. Once the set override time has run out, AccuBoom will automaticallyregain control.AccuBoom

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08194Standard AccuBoom MethodThe standard method automatically maps the areas that are sprayed. The boomsau

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071956 - Using AccuBoomLoad AccuBoom No-Spray Map MethodThis method allows you to load a map that has already been cr

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08196Create Map From Field Boundary MethodThis method allows the operator to select an existing field bounda

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071976 - Using AccuBoomChanging Spray/No-Spray Default ColorsA set of default colors is provided for the Spray and No

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08198AccuBoom Spray/No-Spray MapsYou can create an AccuBoom spray/no-spray map ahead of time using the scout

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/071996 - Using AccuBoom5. Select an offset shift for the boundary that is in relationship to one-half theboom width.6

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07111-Getting Startedwith the Viper SystemDGPS Receiver Connection1. Connect the serial cable to the connector labele

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0820010. Press the Create Map button.The spray and no-spray zones previously created will be converted to an

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/072016 - Using AccuBoomCreated Map

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08202Notes:

203Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/077 - Using AutoBoomC H A P T E R7USING AUTOBOOMThe Autoboom feature, used in conjuction with Viper, adjusts the hei

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205Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/077 - Using AutoBoom

206Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08Use this procedure if this is the first time you are calibrating an Autoboomsystem or if the default se

207Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/077 - Using AutoBoom2. In the Mode area in the upper left hand corner of the AutoboomControl screen, select either U

208Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.083. Press the CAL Left button to start the automatic calibrationof the left boom.Important: The left bo

209Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/077 - Using AutoBoomImportant: If the boom fails to calibrate, press theSTOP CAL button to stop the calibration and

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0812Viper Guidance System1. Connect the lightbar to Port A.2. Connect the Viper to Port B.

210Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.086. Press the CAL Right button to start the calibration processof the right boom.Important: The right b

211Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/077 - Using AutoBoomCalibratingUltraGlide InPowerGlidePlus ModeThe UltraGlide Autoboom system may be used in either

212Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08Helpful Hint: If no sensors are detected whenPowerGlide Plus mode is selected, UltraGlide willoperate

213Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/077 - Using AutoBoomImportant: If the boom fails to calibrate, pressthe STOP CAL button to stop the calibration and

214Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08Important: The right boom will lift into the air andthen fall. This is part of the calibration process

215Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/077 - Using AutoBoomCalibratingPowerGlidePlusAutoboom1. Select PowerGlide Plus under the Mode area in the upper left

216Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.084. Press the OK button to return to the main Viper screen.The AutoBoom Control screen will display.5. P

217Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/077 - Using AutoBoomAutoboomOperationOnce the Autoboom system has been calibrated, startup is as simple asturning on

218Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.082. Press the AutoBoom On radio button.3. Press OK to return to the Viper main screen. The followingscr

219Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/077 - Using AutoBoomThe left and right Autoboom control can be enabled directly from the Vi-per main menu. Simply p

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07131-Getting Startedwith the Viper SystemProgramsMenuThe Programs Menu appears when you first start-up your Viper sy

220Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08The current status of Autoboom can be quickly and easily determined byviewing the Autoboom area on the

221Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/077 - Using AutoBoomAutoboom uses default settings for sensor height, sensitivity and speed.Normally, these values w

222Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08To Adjust Speed:1. Press the up arrow in the Speed area of the Autoboom Controlscreen to increase the s

223Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/077 - Using AutoBoomTo Adjust the Pressure Alarm Point:1. Press the up arrow in the Pressure Alarm area of the Calib

224Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08ResettingDefaultsIn some situations, it may be necessary to reset the system defaults.Important: Reset

225Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/077 - Using AutoBoom3. Press Reset. The Reset Autoboom System screen displays.3. Press Yes to Reset Autoboom or No

226Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08Resetting PowerGlide Plus Defaults:1. Press in the Autoboom area on the Viper main screen. Thefollowin

227Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/077 - Using AutoBoom3. Press Yes to Reset Autoboom or No to return to the calibratescreen.

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229Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/078 - Viper GuidanceC H A P T E R8VIPER GUIDANCETo use the Guidance feature, you must have a DGPS receiver, such as

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0814Helpfult Hint: See Appendix H for the menu setup of the InvictaFront Panel Program.Selecting a Program1

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231Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/078 - Viper Guidance

232Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08PatternsAfter you have set up the Guidance feature, you must select a swathingpattern for your job.Reme

233Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/078 - Viper GuidanceStraight ABThe Straight AB pattern allows you to set a straight swathing pattern thatis based on

234Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08Setting the Contour Fixed PatternDuring the job setup, select Contour Fixed as the swath pattern.Once t

235Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/078 - Viper GuidanceOnce the job is started:1. Press Set A to start the first contoured swath path.2. Drive to the e

236Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08Contour 2 ButtonThe Contour 2 Button pattern allows you to set a curved swath patternbased on the last

237Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/078 - Viper GuidanceC ClampThe C Clamp pattern allows you to set a straight pattern for a field withdouble headlands

238Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08Headlands SeparateThe Headlands Separate pattern allows you to set a straight swathing pat-tern for a f

239Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/078 - Viper GuidanceHeadlands CombinedThe Headlands Combined pattern allows you to set a straight swathing pat-tern

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07151-Getting Startedwith the Viper SystemHelpfult Hint: You have 30 seconds to save the new calibration bytouching

240Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08Headlands 2 SeparateThe Headlands 2 Separate pattern allows you to set a straight swathing pat-tern for

241Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/078 - Viper GuidanceHeadlands 2 CombinedThe Headlands 2 Combined pattern allows you to set a straight swathingpatter

242Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08All consecutive swath paths are based on the original A-B swath path points.Helpful Hint: Viper displa

243Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/078 - Viper Guidance5. Press Swath + to move to the inside of the field when you havecompleted the next swath path.

244Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08SeedThe Seed pattern allows you to set a swathing pattern that is based on astraight back and forth pat

245Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/078 - Viper GuidanceHeadlands with ContourThe Headlands with Contour pattern allows you to set a contoured swathingp

246Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08Headlands 2 with ContourThe Headlands 2 with Contour pattern allows you to set a contoured swath-ing pa

247Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/078 - Viper GuidanceHelpful Hint: You can also set the A-B points as youdrive the headlands area of the field.7. Dr

248Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08Using the Guide TabOnce you have opened a job and selected the Guidance pattern, Viperdisplays the Guid

249Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/078 - Viper GuidanceLightbar DisplayThe on-screen lightbar displays if you have selected that function whensetting u

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0816Once you have installed and powered up your Viper system, you may need to register it.If this is a brand

250Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08Recal A-B ButtonThe Recal A-B button allows you to adjust the A-B line reference for allsuccessive swat

251Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/078 - Viper GuidanceSet Flag\Goto Flag\Clear Flag ButtonThe Guidance system allows you to: Set a flag that marks th

252Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08Nav Needle MovingThe Nav Needle Moving button allows you to let the CDI needle move onthe screen in the

253Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/078 - Viper Guidance4. Press the Save A-B button. The Save AB Line screen willdisplay.5. Using the screen keyboard,

254Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08Loading An AB LineDuring the job setup, select Straight AB for the swath pattern.Once the job is starte

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/072559-UnderstandingFlashdisk FilesC H A P T E R9UNDERSTANDING FLASHDISK FILESAs explained in Chapter 1, Viper uses i

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08256AutoBoom AlarmsThe AutoBoom Alarms folder will be created if Enable Alarm Logging is checked inthe Auto

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/072579-UnderstandingFlashdisk FilesRxMaps FolderThe rxMaps folder contains the prescription maps used for future jobs

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08258Vnav FolderThe vnav folder contains the swath settings and guidance status information thathave a .vnv

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0725910 - External SerialRate ControlC H A P T E R10EXTERNAL SERIAL RATE CONTROLThe Viper is capable of receiving ser

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07171-Getting Startedwith the Viper System2. Write down the Machine ID and Validation Code from your Viper systemon t

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08260Helpful Hint: If you have a serial console connected to theViper, the Console Comm Port screen display

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0726110 - External SerialRate Control9. Using the screen keyboard, enter a product name in the Product Namefield.10.

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08262Notes:

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0726311 - Rbin ViewerC H A P T E R11RBin VIEWERThe RBin Viewer is used on your personal computer to view and print ap

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.082644. Click on the most recent Rbin Viewer in the list. The following screen willdisplay.

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0726511 - Rbin Viewer5. Click on Download Now. The following screen will display.6. Click on Save. The following sc

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08266To Install the RBin viewer:1. Go to the folder you have saved the Rbin file to.2. Unzip the Rbin viewer

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0726711 - Rbin Viewer4. Click on Next. The following screen will display.5. Read the license agreement and select ‘I

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.082686. Review the release notes on the latest version of Rbin Viewer to familiarizeyourself with what has b

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0726911 - Rbin Viewer8. Click on Install. Rbin viewer will be installed on your computer. Once theinstallation is c

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08184. Go to the Raven Precision Web site at www.ravenprecision.com/us/Support/productRegistration.jsp and c

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08270ViewingRbin FilesYou can view application reports that have been created by Viper. These reportsinclud

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0727111 - Rbin ViewerImportant: You can only view reports stored on your personalcomputer. You must have previously

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08272Exporting ShapefilesThe Rbin report is a simple comprehensive report of the application job. If morede

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0727311 - Rbin Viewer3. Select File from the Rbin drop down menu.4. Select Export. The following screen will display

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08274To Select the coverage display options:1. Open the desired Rbin file.2. Select either the S (Single Col

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0727511 - Rbin ViewerTo change coverage map colors:1. Open the desired Rbin file.2. Select the Color Palette icon fro

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.082765. Press the OK button on the coverage map colors window to finish colorselection.Rbin OptionsThe Rbin

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0727711 - Rbin Viewer4. Select English or Metric and press OK. The units of measure on the Rbinreport will now be in

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.082784. Click on the Browse button.5. Select the desired layout, then click the Open button.6. Select the OK

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0727911 - Rbin ViewerTo Change the Language:1. Open Rbin Viewer.2. Select Options from the drop down menu selection.3

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07191-Getting Startedwith the Viper System6. After you click the Submit button, the Registration Code screen displays

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08280Enabling Manual Console DisplayIf an Rbin file has been created with Viper in the Manual Console mode,

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0728111 - Rbin ViewerExport SettingsThe Export Settings feature allows you to modify how the Rbin report is displayed

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.082825. Check or uncheck the boxes next to ‘Show Zero-Rate’ and ‘Filter Overlap’depending upon the report de

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0728311 - Rbin ViewerTo Edit an Rbin Report1. Open Rbin Viewer.2. Select a file to be edited.3. Select Options from t

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.082847. Edit the data in the fields using the keyboard on your computer.8. If you are using a product mix, c

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0728511 - Rbin Viewer10. Enter the product mix information in the appropriate boxes on the EditIngredients screen.11.

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.082864. Select Reset History. The following screen displays.5. Select Ye s to delete ALL editing history it

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0728712 - TroubleshootingC H A P T E R12TROUBLESHOOTING THE VIPER SYSTEMThis chapter contains information on troubles

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08288General IssuesIssue Possible Cause SolutionViper does notNo power to unit Check for +12VDC on pin 24 of

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0728912 - TroubleshootingIssue Possible Cause SolutionRed 'X' inControl console Turn on the power switch on

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Getting Started with the Viper System ...

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08208. On the ‘Key 1’ screen of your Viper system, enter the Activation Key thatyou received after you regis

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08290Setup IssuesIssue Possible Cause SolutionPrevious settingsSettings data Review Chapter 9 and Appendix A

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0729112 - TroubleshootingJob IssuesIssue Possible Cause SolutionBoom numbersBoom switches Turn boom and master switch

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08292Rx Map IssuesCoverage Map IssuesIssue Possible Cause SolutionPrescription mapMap has too Use fewer pol

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0729312 - TroubleshootingGeneral Error MessagesSetup Error MessagesIssue Possible Cause SolutionBooms must be Booms a

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08294Job Error MessagesIssue Possible Cause SolutionMissing Scout FileScout files have If you are not workin

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0729512 - TroubleshootingIssue Possible Cause SolutionYou must set upWhen starting a Configure the boom information i

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08296Variable Rate Control (VRC) Error MessagesIssue Possible Cause SolutionBrowse Rx FilesVRC must be Selec

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/0729712 - TroubleshootingGPS Error MessagesIssue Possible Cause SolutionNo GPS CoverageYou must have Make sure that t

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08298Although the control algorithm is located within the CAN node, all of the sametroubleshooting technique

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07299A P P E N D I XAFLASHDISK MAINTENANCEMaintenance can be defined as the process of archiving specific files from

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07211-Getting Startedwith the Viper SystemTo keep the Viper console in proper working condition, follow the guideline

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08300The user may choose to delete the “rxMaps” folder. If Rx map color templateshave been previously creat

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07301Advanced Maintenance Procedure1. Cut and paste the rbin files contained within the “rbin” folder on the flashdis

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08302Notes:

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07303A P P E N D I XBCALCULATING THE BOOM WIDTH(CALIBRATION) FOR LIQUID APPLICATIONSYou can calculate boom calibratio

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08304Notes:

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07305A P P E N D I XCCALCULATING AND VERIFICATION OFSPREADER CONSTANTCalculation ofSpreaderConstantFor RATE displayed

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08306Example: Old Spreader Constant = 228 [797]Total Volume amount = 2000 lbs [4400 kg]Actual Weight Unloade

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07307A P P E N D I XDCALCULATING SPEED CALIBRATIONTo ensure that you are applying the correct amount of product to a

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.083083. Drive the vehicle a distance of one mile (or one kilometer if using metricunits).Important: Do not

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07309A P P E N D I XECALCULATING CALIBRATIONS FOR LIQUIDAND GRANULAR APPLICATIONSTo ensure that you are applying the

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0822Notes:

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08310Valve Speed DigitThis value controls the response time of the control valve motor. If you set the valv

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07311The chart below shows examples of different tips and configurations:Tip Liquid Capacity CapacityColor Pressure N

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08312Notes:

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07313A P P E N D I XFTESTING THE SPEED SENSOR EXTENSIONCABLEVerify that the system is in the Wheel Speed Sensor mode

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08314Testing the Speed Sensor Extension Cable1. Press Product Control.2. Press the Miscellaneous box. Enter

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/073153. Press Tally Registers.4. Press the Reset button next to the Distance box.5. With a small jumper wire (or pape

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08316Notes:

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07317A P P E N D I XGTESTING THE FLOW METER CABLESBefore starting this test, disconnect the flow meter cable from the

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08318Testing the Flow Meter Cable1. Press Product Control.2. Press the Data Box 2.3. Enter the number ‘1’ in

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/073195. Note the ‘Ttl Vol’ (total volume) column and the numbers for each node.6. Turn the boom switches and the Mast

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07232-Setting Up theController AreaC H A P T E R2SETTING UP THE CONTROLLER AREANETWORK (CAN)A Controller Area Network

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08320Notes:

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07321A P P E N D I XHUSING THE INVICTA FRONT PANELPROGRAM WITH THE VIPER SYSTEMThe Invicta Front Panel Program can be

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08322Status ScreensConfigurationScreensOverall status OKAge of DGPS Beacondata is 6 secondsD=Differential Mo

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07323A P P E N D I XICONTROLLING SPINNER RPMFor spinner box machines, you can use a CAN control node capable of contr

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08324Notes:

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07IndexAutoboom Operation 217Autoboom Status Display 220Autoboom Status Indicator 75Auto-Configuring a Raven DGPS

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08Course Direction Indicator (CDI) Needle 251Cov Tab 85Coverage Map Issues 292Coverage Maps 108CovMaps F

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07Hedlands Combined 239Importing a Field Boundary 89Ingredient Information 173Install the RBin Viewer 266Installi

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08Rate +/- 43Rate Cal 43Ratio Rate 41Ratio Rate 53Raven GPS + Lightbar Setup 129Raven GPS Setup 128Rbi

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07Tilt Status 133Time Zone Configuration 124To Adjust Heaviest Setting 223To Adjust High and Low Limits of the Pre

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0824CAN TerminatorsTwo CAN terminators (P/N 063-0172-369) are required for the CAN bus lines toprovide optim

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08

RAVEN INDUSTRIESLIMITED WARRANTYWHAT IS COVERED?This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RavenFlow Control Product under

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Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07252-Setting Up theController Area

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0826Adding Nodes to the CAN SystemYou can add up to five products to the Viper CAN system plus AccuBoom, and

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07272-Setting Up theController AreaThe Viper console must communicate with the CAN bus system to make sure that thepr

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08284. Press OK. Viper displays an Exit Program message.5. Press Ye s. The Viper profile screen appears wi

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07292-Setting Up theController Area2. Press Ye s. The Re-Address CAN Nodes screen displays.3. Cycle the power to the

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08Low Limit ...

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0830Boom CalsThe Boom Cals area displays the current booms that have been configured.When you press inside t

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07312-Setting Up theController AreaMiscellaneousThe Miscellaneous area displays different settings and actual system

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0832When you press inside the Miscellaneous area, you can access the Miscellaneous Set-tings screen, which s

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07332-Setting Up theController AreaPerforming the Speed Calibration1. Press in the Product Control Area on the main s

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08346. Mark off the test distance.7. Begin driving the machine toward the test distance starting point at no

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07352-Setting Up theController Area10. The new speed cal will be automatically calculated.11. Press the OK and the ne

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0836Fan/Pump RPMThis is not a setting, but a display. It displays the fan RPM if a fan is being used in agr

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07372-Setting Up theController Area2. Press OK when finished viewing or Prev to go back to the MiscellaneousSettings

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0838Data Box 1The Data Box 1 area displays user configuration settings. It also contains the productnode se

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07392-Setting Up theController AreaDual Flow %You can set the tolerance between the flow switch monitor and the flow

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07Guide Tab ...

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0840Flow/Shaft AlarmYou can enable or disable the Flow/Shaft alarm to help control a chemical injection.Disa

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07412-Setting Up theController AreaZero ShutOffYou can enable or disable the Zero Speed Shutoff feature to control pr

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0842Data Box 2The Data Box 2 area displays user configuration settings.You can access and change the followi

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07432-Setting Up theController AreaTank VolumeYou can enter the estimated volume of the tank that you are using in th

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0844Simplified Spreader Constant Calibration1. Press the data 2 window on the CAN Controller Status screen.

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07452-Setting Up theController Area3. Press OK to continue. The spreader Calibration screen will appear.4. Enter the

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08465. Weigh the machine and enter the starting weight of the machine.Note: You can either weigh the machin

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07472-Setting Up theController AreaImportant: A warning will appear if you do not have the spreaderswitch turned on.

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08489. Press the Calculate button. The Spreader Constant Complete screen willdisplay. This screen will dis

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07492-Setting Up theController AreaMin PWYou can use this feature to set the minimum desired RPM or hydraulic output

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08Generic (Non-Raven) GPS Setup ...

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08503. Adjust the PWM setting for the minimum setting.a. Press the up arrow button until pressure is observe

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07512-Setting Up theController Area5. Press the Next button. The Max PWM Calibration screen will display.6. Adjust t

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08527. Press the Set Max PW button to enter the maximum PW settings.8. Press OK to complete the PWM calibrat

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07532-Setting Up theController AreaPre Set PWYou can set an initial target pulse width value when using a valve that

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0854Pressure AreaThe Pressure Area displays the dual pressure readouts for two different systems.Dual Pressu

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07552-Setting Up theController AreaCalibrating the Pressure Transducer Using an Analog Gauge1. Read the pressure on a

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0856Application AreaThe Application area displays the valve type used for the displayed product. It alsodis

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07572-Setting Up theController AreaThe following valves are commonly used:The following table lists a brief descripti

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0858Tally RegistersThe Tally Registers button allows you to access the Tally Registers screen.The Tally Regi

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07592-Setting Up theController AreaThis screen also displays the distance traveled by the vehicle as calculated by th

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07Product Information...

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08605. To reset the odometer miles and feet data, press Reset. The data in the fieldsare reset to zero.6. P

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07612-Setting Up theController AreaAlarmsViper displays various alarms depending upon the conditions programmed into

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0862The following table discusses the alarms and the conditions that will set off the alarm.Alarm ConditionO

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07633-Navigating theViper InterfaceC H A P T E R3NAVIGATING THE VIPERINTERFACEOnce you learn to properly navigate the

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0864ProfileThe machine profile name displays in the upper left-hand corner of the Viper display.The profile

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07653-Navigating theViper InterfaceIf you change any of the profile settings and then exit the Viper2 program, a scre

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0866Current HeadingThe current heading of the vehicle in compass degrees displays in the upper right-hand co

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07673-Navigating theViper InterfaceSpeedThe current speed of the vehicle displays in the upper right-hand corner of t

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0868Map AreaThe Map Area displays information that is associated with the current tab.The Map Area also disp

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07693-Navigating theViper InterfaceApplication RatesThe Application Rate area displays the Target Rate (RT) and Actua

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08To Adjust the Pressure Alarm Point ...

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0870Beside the product number, a letter will also display. See the chart below for theletter description.Le

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07713-Navigating theViper InterfaceTabsThe tabs located along the right side of the screen control the information di

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0872GPS Status IndicatorThe status of the DGPS receiver displays in this area.This section displays a red “X

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07733-Navigating theViper InterfaceIf a yellow ‘caution’ or red ‘X’ are present in this area, press in the area and t

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0874Product Control StatusThe Product Control Status of the Raven console or the Raven CAN system dis-plays

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07753-Navigating theViper InterfaceAutoboom Status IndicatorThe status of the AutoBoom controller displays in this ar

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0876If a PowerGlide Plus Autoboom system is in use, the following screen is displayed.If an UltraGlide Autob

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07773-Navigating theViper InterfaceDisplay DataRemember: The Display Data button does not show up ifyou are not usin

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0878The Map Area displays six tabs, which are used to access the features, functionsand screen displays for

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07793-Navigating theViper InterfaceMain TabThe Main tab displays when no job is running on the Viper console and disp

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07Rbin Folder ...

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0880Field BoundariesThe Main tab displays any boundaries of jobs that are on the storage card. Theseboundar

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07813-Navigating theViper InterfaceOnce you have selected the boundary preview, the following options are availabe.

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0882Rx+Cov+Scout TabThe Rx+Cov+Scout tab is the tab most used for application. This tab displays theprescri

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07833-Navigating theViper InterfaceRx TabThe Rx tab is functional only if you have loaded a prescription map during t

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08844. Touch an area or zone on the map. A window displays that containsprescription map information.For mo

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07853-Navigating theViper InterfaceCov TabThe Cov tab displays the actual applied information and the total coverage

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0886Accessing Coverage Map Information1. Make sure that you have a job open and you have applied the product

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07873-Navigating theViper InterfaceScout TabThe Scout tab allows you to mark features in a field for reference in fut

Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.0888 Auto Point Entry: This method allows Viper to draw the boundary in real-time as you drive through

Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07893-Navigating theViper Interface7. To close the boundary manually, press Finish.8. Press the field boundary button