Installation & Calibration Manual SmartBoom and SmartRow™
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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 Important Safety Information ....................................... 1 Electrical Safety ...................................................................................................... 2 CHAPTER 2 Introduction ................................................................... 3 Overview of the SmartBoom/SmartRow Installation and Calibration Process .............. 3 Updates ..................................................................................................
Table of Contents Manual Control When Stopped ................................................................................... 17 Returning Home .................................................................................................... 17 Field Boundary Menu ............................................................................................ 17 Field Boundary Offset Screen .....................................................................................
Table of Contents End No Plant Zone Screen .......................................................................................... 37 CHAPTER 8 SmartBoom/SmartRow Configuration Screens ....... 39 Sections Configuration Menu ...................................................................................... 39 Number of Sections Screen ......................................................................................... 40 Section Width Screens ...................................................
Table of Contents Sprayer Controller Setup Screen ................................................................................. 67 Guidance Screen ......................................................................................................... 68 Field Review Screen ................................................................................................... 69 SmartBoom Modes ...............................................................................................
CHAPTER 1 Important Safety Information CHAPTER1 NOTICE Read this manual carefully before installing the SmartBoom/SmartRow system. • Follow all safety information presented within this manual. • If you require assistance with any portion of the installation or service of your Raven equipment, contact your local Raven dealer for support. • Follow all safety labels affixed to the SmartBoom/SmartRow system components.
Chapter 1 WARNING When starting the machine for the first time, be sure that all persons stand clear, in case a hose has not been completely tightened. This machine must remain stationary and switched off with the booms unfolded and supported while installation or maintenance is conducted. CAUTION Electrical Safety Do not reverse power leads. Doing so could cause severe damage to the equipment. Always make sure that the power leads are connected to the correct polarity as marked.
CHAPTER 2 Introduction CHAPTER2 Congratulations on your purchase of the SmartBoom/SmartRow automatic section control system! The SmartBoom/SmartRow system provides automatic control of your spray booms or planter by turning on and turning off sections based on either predefined spray/plant zones and/or previous coverage. SmartBoom is designed to augment your Raven SCS 440/450/460/660 or SCS 4400/4600 console and provide a complete spraying solution.
Chapter 2 Updates Updates for Raven manuals as well as software updates for Raven consoles are available at the Applied Technology Division web site: http://www.ravenprecision.com/Support/index2.jsp Sign up for e-mail Alerts and we will notify you when updates for your Raven products are available on the Raven web site. Functional Description The SmartBoom/SmartRow system consists of three components.
CHAPTER 3 SmartBoom/ SmartRow Installation CHAPTER3 Mounting 1. Mount the SmartBoom/SmartRow controller using the elongated holes in the flange assembly. 2. Tighten the support screws securely to prevent jarring or bouncing of the SmartBoom/SmartRow controller. Mounting Holes FIGURE 1. SmartBoom/SmartRow Console Power The SmartBoom/SmartRow controller is powered through the SCS console. The controller will power up when the console is switched On.
Chapter 3 GPS Receiver SmartBoom/SmartRow must receive a GPS signal from a GPS receiver in order to know where the sections are located. Any GPS receiver that supplies the standard NMEA GPS strings at a minimum of 4 Hz can be used. Connect the supplied GPS Interface Cable (P/N 115-0171-460) to the round connector labeled DGPS on the back of SmartBoom/SmartRow. Connect the 9-pin connector on the other end of the GPS Interface Cable (P/N 115-0171-460) to the mating connector on the GPS receiver.
SmartBoom/SmartRow Installation Interface Cable SmartBoom interfaces to the booms through the Raven console cable. The SmartBoom interface cable is installed by teeing in between a Raven console and the console cable. SmartRow interfaces to the planter clutches through the Raven console cable. The SmartRow interface cable is installed by routing clutches back to the planter clutches.
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CHAPTER 4 SmartBoom Operation CHAPTER4 Initial Startup Before beginning your first application, you need to install and configure SmartBoom for your sprayer. Refer to the following points to set up SmartBoom. This ensures that SmartBoom is configured for the specific equipment with which it will be operating. 1. Set up the GPS System - Refer to your GPS receiver operator’s manual to set up your GPS receiver to output a GPS signal to SmartBoom.
Chapter 4 7. Configure the Implement Locations - If this is a standard boom configuration, use the SmartBoom Autoloaded feature to configure the location of each boom section with respect to the GPS antenna. If a custom boom configuration is used, use the optional boom configuration screens to set the location of each boom section with respect to the GPS Antenna. GPS Antenna Left/Right Fore/Aft Boom 1 FIGURE 1. Boom 2 Boom 3 Boom Location Example 8.
SmartBoom Operation Standard SmartBoom Job The simplest way to use SmartBoom is to simply start a job and begin spraying. SmartBoom will generate an as-applied map of spray activity. If you enter an area that has already been sprayed, SmartBoom will automatically turn off the boom or booms that have entered the previously sprayed area. SmartBoom Job with Field Boundary If you are concerned about not applying any product outside of a field, you can create a no spray field boundary when you start a job.
Chapter 4 Look Ahead SmartBoom allows you to pre-program Turn-On and Turn-Off Look Ahead times. SmartBoom monitors the GPS position and as-applied map while considering the Look Ahead times to begin turning booms on or off before they cross spray or no spray boundaries. Look Ahead times can help compensate for delays in the sprayer system including the time it takes for boom valves to open and close.
SmartBoom Front Panel Display CHAPTER CHAPTER5 5 Display Setup Gently peel away the protective film covering the Front Panel. The Front Panel display allows the user to configure the vehicles boom settings, SmartBoom control and settings, and to run a job with or without a field boundary and/or no spray zones. The keypad arrows are used to navigate through the display and configuration menus. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES HOME Manual No.
14 Hold 1s To Toggle End Field Boundary End Fld Bndry Cancel or End Remote Operation Cruizer Lock to Unlock SmartBoom on or apply No spray zone (not applying) In Previously Applied Area A N X Override On Or Switch SmartBoom off or not started yet SmartBoom Menu Structure O Out Of Position Drive No Spra X Cancel or End End No Spray Zone Start No Spra X NSL Press Start Start No Spray Zone No Spray Offset Left No Spray Zone Offset Create No Spr Zn #01 Press Create No Spray Zn Yes Cntrl Sctn
SmartBoom Front Panel Display The following are different screens and settings used by the front panel display. Home Display Screen Raven recommends that you use this screen during normal SmartBoom/SmartRow operation. If SmartBoom/SmartRow is operating under normal operation without warnings, the Front Panel display will look similar to this: RAVEN I NDUSTRIES A A A Ovrride GPS OK X HOME Note: You can return to the Home Screen anytime by pressing the same time.
Chapter 5 From the Home screen, press and hold to access Manual Control. The Manual Control screen should look something like the example below when you first enter it. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES A A A Use To Toggle HOME Left Boom Control Left Boom Control: Pressing the key will toggle the far left boom. Subsequent presses of the key will toggle the next boom in from the left. Subsequent presses of the automatic control of each boom moving back toward the far left boom.
SmartBoom Front Panel Display Manual Control When Stopped Any booms placed under manual control while the vehicle is not in motion will be forced OFF when you start moving. Returning Home Press or to return to the home screen and place all booms back under automatic control.
Chapter 5 Field Boundary Offset Screen To get to the Fld Bndry Offset screen, press from the Create Fld Bndry screen. The Fld Bndry Offset screen displays the orientation of the field boundary with respect to the booms. If “Left” is selected, the field boundary will be created at the end of the left boom. If “Right” is selected, the field boundary will be created at the end of the right boom. If “Center” is selected, the boundary will be created at the center of the booms.
SmartBoom Front Panel Display end of the right boom will be used. Make sure you have selected the correct Field Boundary Offset for the direction you will be traveling around the field. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES Start Fld Bndry FBL Press Start HOME Press to begin recording the field boundary. End Field Boundary Screen The End Fld Bndry screen will automatically display after you have pressed screen.
Chapter 5 No Spray Zone Menu To get to the Create No Spray Zone Menu from the Home screen, press is displayed: until “Create No Spr Zn” RAVEN I NDUSTRIES Create No Spra Zn #01 Press HOME The no spray Zone screens allow you to define up to eight areas that you do not want sprayed.
SmartBoom Front Panel Display selected, then the no spray zone will be created at the end of the right boom. If “Center” is selected then the no spray zone will be created at the center of the booms. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES No Spra Offset Left HOME Press to edit the offset. The display will begin blinking. Use the selections. Press the or key to toggle between key again to apply your selection. Start No Spray Zone Screen To get to the Start No Spra 1 screen press from the No Spray Offset screen.
Chapter 5 Note: A maximum of eight no spray zones can be created for a job. The Start No Spray Zone screen will automatically advance to the next zone number after each no spray zone has been ended. End No Spray Zone Screen The End No Spra 1 screen will automatically display after you have pressed the No Spra 1 screen. key on the Start RAVEN I NDUSTRIES End No Spra 1 Cancel or End HOME The End No Spray Zone screen allows you to mark the end of the no spray zone or cancel the operation.
CHAPTER 6 SmartRow Operation CHAPTER6 Initial Startup Before beginning your first application, you need to install and configure SmartRow for your planter. Refer to the following points to set up SmartRow. This ensures that SmartRow is configured for the specific equipment with which it will be operating. 1. Set up the GPS System - Refer to your GPS receiver operator’s manual to set up your GPS receiver to output a GPS signal to SmartRow.
Chapter 6 6. Configure the Implement Locations - If this is a standard configuration, use the SmartRow Autoloaded feature to configure the location of each section with respect to the GPS antenna. If a custom configuration is used, use the optional boom configuration screens to set the location of each boom section with respect to the GPS Antenna. GPS Antenna Left/Right Fore/Aft Section 1 FIGURE 1. Section 2 Section 3 Section Location Example 7.
SmartRow Operation Standard SmartRow Job The simplest way to use SmartRow is to simply start a job and begin planting. SmartRow will generate an as-applied map of plant activity. If you enter an area that has already been planted, SmartRow will automatically turn off the sections that have entered the previously planted area. SmartRow Job with Field Boundary If you are concerned about not applying any product outside of a field, you can create a no plant field boundary when you start a job.
Chapter 6 Look Ahead SmartRow allows you to pre-program Turn-On and Turn-Off Look Ahead times. SmartRow monitors the GPS position and as-applied map while considering the Look Ahead times to begin turning sections on or off before they cross plant or no plant boundaries. Look Ahead times can help compensate for delays in the planter system including the time it takes for planter clutches to open and close.
SmartRow Front Panel Display CHAPTER CHAPTER7 7 Display Setup Gently peel away the protective film covering the Front Panel. The Front Panel display allows the user to configure the vehicles boom settings, SmartRow control and settings, and to run a job with or without a field boundary and no plant zones. The keypad arrows are used to navigate through the display and configuration menus. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES HOME Manual No.
28 Hold 1s To Toggle End Field Boundary End Fld Bndry Cancel or End Remote Operation Cruizer Lock to Unlock SmartRow on or apply No Plant zone (not applying) In Previously Applied Area A N X Override On Or Switch SmartRow off or not started yet SmartRow Menu Structure O Out Of Position Drive No Plnt X Cancel or End End No Plant Zone Start No Plnt X NPL Press Start Start No Plant Zone No Plant Offset Left No Plant Zone Offset Create No Plnt Zn #01 Press Create No Plant Zn Yes Cntrl Sctn 3
SmartRow Front Panel Display The following are different screens and settings used by the front panel display. Home Display Screen Raven recommends that you use this screen during normal SmartRow operation. If SmartRow is operating under normal operation without warnings, the Front Panel display will look similar to this: RAVEN I NDUSTRIES A A A Ovrride GPS OK X HOME Note: You can return to the Home Screen anytime by pressing the same time.
Chapter 7 Manual Control Screen The Manual Control Screen allows you to manually toggle the to their opposite state with few key presses. From the Home screen, press and hold to access Manual Control. The Manual Control screen should look something like the example below when you first enter it. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES A A A Use To Toggle HOME Left Section Control Left Section Control: Pressing the key will toggle the far left boom.
SmartRow Front Panel Display Manual Control When Stopped Any sections placed under manual control while the vehicle is not in motion will be forced OFF when you start moving. Returning Home Press or to return to the Home screen and place all sections back under automatic control.
Chapter 7 Field Boundary Offset Screen To get to the Fld Bndry Offset screen, press from the Create Fld Bndry screen. The Fld Bndry Offset screen displays the orientation of the field boundary with respect to the sections. If “Left” is selected, the field boundary will be created at the end of the left section. If “Right” is selected, the field boundary will be created at the end of the right section. If “Center” is selected, the boundary will be created at the center of the sections.
SmartRow Front Panel Display Start Field Boundary Screen To get to the Start Fld Bndry screen press from the Fld Bndry Offset screen. The lower left corner of the Start Fld Bndry screen shows the orientation of the field boundary with respect to the planter sections. “FBL” indicates the end of the left section will be used. “FBR” indicates the end of the right sections will be used. Make sure you have selected the correct Field Boundary Offset for the direction you will be traveling around the field.
Chapter 7 RAVEN I NDUSTRIES End Fld Bndry Cancel or End HOME The End Fld Bndry screen allows you to mark the end of the field boundary or cancel the operation. Press to complete the recording of the field boundary. The display will blink “End.” Use the key to toggle between “End” and “Cancel.” Press the or key again to apply your selection.
SmartRow Front Panel Display You can navigate to the different screens under the Create No Plant Zn screen by pressing either the or key. For example, you can set up the No Plant Offset by pressing Plant Zn screen. Note: You can return to the Home Screen anytime by pressing the same time. from the Create No and keys at the No Plant Zone Offset Screen To get to No Plant Offset screen press from the last Create No Plant Zn screen.
Chapter 7 indicates the end of the right section will be used. Make sure you have selected the correct no plant offset for the direction you will be traveling around the no plant zone. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES Start No Plant 1 NSL Press Start HOME Press to begin recording the no plant zone. Note: A maximum of eight no plant zones can be created for a job. The Start No Plant Zone screen will automatically advance to the next zone number after each no plant zone has been ended.
SmartRow Front Panel Display End No Plant Zone Screen The End No Plant 1 screen will automatically display after you have pressed the No Spra 1 screen. key on the Start RAVEN I NDUSTRIES End No Plant 1 Cancel or End HOME The End No Plant Zone screen allows you to mark the end of the no plant zone or cancel the operation. Press the or selection. Note: to complete the recording of the no plant zone. The display will blink “End.” Use key to toggle between “End” and “Cancel.
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SmartBoom/ SmartRow Configuration Screens CHAPTER CHAPTER8 8 Sections Configuration Menu To get to the Sections Configuration Menu from the Home screen, press displayed: until “Sections Config” is RAVEN I NDUSTRIES Sections Config Press To Enter HOME The Sections Configuration screens allow you to set the size and orientation of individual application sections.
Chapter 8 Note: You can return to the Home Screen anytime by pressing the same time. and keys at the Number of Sections Screen To get to the # Of Sections screen press from the System Configuration screen. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES # Of Sections 3 HOME Press to edit the number of booms. The number will begin blinking to indicate you are in edit mode. Use the or key to increase or decrease the number of booms displayed. Press the key again to finish editing.
SmartBoom/SmartRow Configuration Screens Section Width Screens To get to the Section Width screens press from the # Of Sections screen. The Section Width screens display the width in inches or centimeters for each boom section. This number should equal the width of the corresponding numbered boom of the sprayer on which SmartBoom/SmartRow is installed.
Chapter 8 L/R Offset Screen To get to the L/R Offset screen press from the last Section Width screen. The L/R Offset screen sets the left or right offset of the center of the implement with respect to the GPS antenna. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES L/R From Antenna 20” Lft HOME Press the to edit the L/R Offset. The number will begin blinking to indicate you are in edit mode. Use or key to increase or decrease the value representing the offset of the center of the boom. Use the editing.
SmartBoom/SmartRow Configuration Screens F/A Offset Screen To get to the F/A Offset screen press from the L/R Offset screen. The F/A Offset screen displays the location of the implement in front of (Fore) or behind (Aft) of the GPS antenna. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES F/A From Antenna 50” Aft HOME Press the to edit the F/A Offset. The number will begin blinking to indicate you are in edit mode. Use or key to increase or decrease the number displayed. Use the between digits and Fore/Aft selection.
Chapter 8 Autolocate Sections Screen To get to the AutoLocate Sctns screen press from the last F/A Offset screen. The AutoLocate Sctns screen allows you to automatically set up the location of all sections with respect to the GPS Antenna. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES AutoLocate Sctns Yes HOME Note: The AutoLocate Sctns feature assumes that all sections will be located end to end with no overlap or skip.
SmartBoom/SmartRow Configuration Screens Individual L/R Offset Screen The Individual L/R Offset screen sets the left or right offset of the center of the section with respect to the GPS antenna. Press from the AutoLocate Sctn screen to get to the Sctn 1 Lft/Rt Offset screen. The Sctn 1 Lft/Rt screen displays the left or right location of the center implement number 1 with respect to the center of the GPS antenna. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES Sctn 1 Lft/Rt 125” Lft HOME Press the to edit the L/R Offset.
Chapter 8 Individual Fore/Aft Offset Screen To get to the Sctn 1 F/A Offset screen, press Note: from the last Sctn L/R Offset screen. These screens will only appear if “No” is selected on the AutoLocate Sctns screen. The Sctn 1 F/A Offset screen displays the distance section number 1 is located in front of (fore) or behind (aft) of the center of the GPS Antenna. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES Sctn 1 Fore/Aft 50” Aft HOME Press key to edit the L/R Sctn Offset.
SmartBoom/SmartRow Configuration Screens Sections Configuration Menu To get to the Sections Config Menu from the Home screen, press displayed: until “Sections Config” is RAVEN I NDUSTRIES Sections Config Press To Enter HOME The Sections Configuration screens allow you to set up SmartBoom/SmartRow control parameters for the job you are working on. Under most conditions, these settings will be set and not changed.
Chapter 8 Control All Sctns Screen To get to the Control All Sctns screen press from the Config screen. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES Cntrl All Sctns Yes HOME Press to edit the Cntrl All Sctns setting. The setting will begin blinking to indicate you are in edit mode. Use the editing. 48 or key to toggle between “Yes” and “No.
SmartBoom/SmartRow Configuration Screens Control Section Screens The Control Section 1 screen will appear automatically if No is selected on the Control All Section screen. The Control Section 1 screen allows you to individually enable SmartBoom/SmartRow control for section number 1. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES Cntrl Sctn 1 Yes HOME Press to edit the Cntrl Sctn 1 setting. The setting will begin blinking to indicate you are in edit mode. Use the editing. or key to toggle between “Yes” and “No.
Chapter 8 On Look Ahead Screen To get to the On Look Ahead screen, press from the Controller Config screen. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES On Look Ahead 2.1 Sec HOME Press to edit the On Look Ahead setting. The number will begin blinking to indicate you are in edit mode. Use the or between digits. Press the Note: key to increase or decrease the value displayed. Use to move key again to finish editing.
SmartBoom/SmartRow Configuration Screens Press to edit the Off Look Ahead setting. The number will begin blinking to indicate you are in edit mode. Use the or key to increase or decrease the value displayed. Use between digits. Press the to move key again to finish editing. Percent Coverage Screen To get to the Percent Coverage screen, press from the Off Look Ahead screen. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES Percent Coverage 100 % HOME Press the key to edit the Percent Coverage setting.
Chapter 8 Override Time Screen To get to the Override Time screen, press from the Percent Coverage screen. The Override Time screen displays the amount of time, in seconds, that the booms will be turned on and override the SmartBoom/SmartRow feature. This feature is most often used when starting from a full stop position or to reapply over a previously sprayed area. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES Override Time 5 Sec HOME Press Use the to edit the Override Time.
SmartBoom/SmartRow Configuration Screens Test Cycle Sections Screen To get to the Test Cycle Sctns screen, press from the Override Time screen. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES Test Cycle Sctns Press HOME To test cycle the sections, press from the Test Cycle Sectns screen. Each section will individually turn on for 4 seconds and then turn off. The next section will then be turned on and off and the process will continue until every sections has been cycled on and off.
Chapter 8 Controller Configuration Menu To get to the Controller Config Menu from the Home screen, press displayed: until “Controller Config” is RAVEN I NDUSTRIES Controller Config Press To Enter HOME The Controller Configuration screens allow you to adjust controller settings, such as lighting and unit measurement display.
SmartBoom/SmartRow Configuration Screens LCD Backlight Screen To get to the LCD Backlight screen press from the System Config screen. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES LCD Back Light On HOME Press to edit the LCD Back Light setting. The setting will begin blinking to indicate you are in edit mode. Use the editing. or key to toggle between “On” and “Off.” Press the key again to finish LCD Contrast Screen To get to the LCD Contrast screen press from the LCD Backlight screen.
Chapter 8 Key Beep Screen To get to the Key Beep screen press from the LCD Contrast screen. The Key Beep Setting screen allows you to enable or disable key beeps and audible alarms. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES Key Beep On HOME Press Use the 56 to edit the Key Beep setting. The setting will begin blinking to indicate you are in edit mode. or key to toggle between “On” and “Off.” Press the key again to finish editing.
SmartBoom/SmartRow Configuration Screens Distance Unit Screen To get to the Distance Unit screen press from the Key Beep screen. The distance Unit Setting screen allows you to set the distance measurement to display in either feet or metric measurement. You can set the distance to the following units: • Inches (in) • Centimeters (cm) RAVEN I NDUSTRIES Distance Units inches HOME Press to edit the Distance Units setting. The setting will begin blinking to indicate you are in edit mode.
Chapter 8 Baud Rate Screens To get to the Baud Rate screens, press from the Distance Units screen. The Baud Rate screens allow you to edit the baud rate for ports A through D. The setting for Port B is used to control the baud rate for the port on the SmartBoom/SmartRow Control Box labeled “DGPS” and port C is normally connected to a product control console on the connector labeled “CONSOLE.” The port C baud rate is only editable if the Console Port setting is set to “NONE.
SmartBoom/SmartRow Configuration Screens Console Port Screen (SmartBoom Only) To get to the Console Port screen, press from the Port D Baud Rate screen. The Console Port screen allows you to change or disable the port that communicates with a Raven console. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES Console Port C HOME Press to change the Console Port setting. The setting will begin blinking to indicate you are in edit mode. Use the or key to toggle between ports ‘A’ through ‘D’ and “NONE.
Chapter 8 Master Switch Screen To get to the Master Switch screen, press from the Console Port screen. The Master Switch screen allows the operator to configure the Master Switch that will enable or disable SmartBoom boom section control. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES Master Switch External HOME Press to edit the Master Switch setting. The setting will begin blinking to indicate you are in edit mode. Use the or key to toggle between “External” or “Enter Key.” Press the key again to finish editing.
SmartBoom/SmartRow Configuration Screens Receiver Remote Screen To get to the Receiver Remote screen press from the Console Port screen. The Receiver Remote screen allows you to configure any Raven GPS receiver that supports a Remote Front Panel such as the RPR115 and RPR110 receivers. RAVEN I NDUSTRIES Receiver Remote Press HOME Press to enable the Remote Receiver feature. If the attached receiver supports Remote Front Panel Mode then its home screen will display within 5 seconds.
Chapter 8 Lockout Settings Screen The Lockout Setting Changes screen allows you to either lock or unlock the settings of the controller. If the Lockout setting is set to ON, a small lock symbol will appear on all screens affected by the Lockout Setting Changes screen and the settings on those screens will not be editable. If the Lockout setting is set to Off, you can change all values and settings in the SmartBoom/SmartRow controller.
CHAPTER 9 SmartBoom Cruizer Interface and Calibration CHAPTER9 Selecting SmartBoom Mode 1. Verify the Cruizer is in SmartBoom mode. If in Sprayer mode, the SmartBoom shield appears on the home screen. Manual No.
Chapter 9 2. If the SmartBoom shield is not shown, from the home screen, touch Tools, System, then Sprayer to switch to sprayer mode. 3. Touch the Sprayer Icon. 4. The following screen appears. 5. Touch the Check Mark to advance.
SmartBoom Cruizer Interface and Calibration Sprayer Section Configuration Important: Make sure to set the overall antenna position and overall width before configuring the sprayer sections. If the overall antenna position and width changes, the SmartBoom settings will not automatically update. 1. From the home screen, touch Tools, Vehicle, then Sections to setup the sprayer sections. 2. Next, use the slider to select the number of sections (maximum of 10 sections).
Chapter 9 Sprayer Screen From the home screen, touch Tools, System, then Sprayer to access the Sprayer Screen. Look Ahead SmartBoom allows you to pre-program Turn-On and Turn-Off Look Ahead times. SmartBoom monitors the GPS position and as-applied map while considering the Look Ahead times to begin turning sections on or off before they cross spray or no spray boundaries.
SmartBoom Cruizer Interface and Calibration Sprayer Controller Setup Screen From the Sprayer screen, touch the Sprayer Controller Setup Icon in the lower left corner to access the Controller Setup screen. The sprayer Controller Setup screen allows you to set up SmartBoom control parameters for the job you are working on. Under most conditions, these settings will be set and not changed. The Section control allows you to individually enable SmartBoom control for different section numbers.
Chapter 9 Guidance Screen Once the system is configured, you are now ready to begin a guidance session. Refer to the Cruizer Operator's manual for instructions on starting a guidance session. Painting Status Section Status Section Status: • Green= On • Red= Off • Black= Not Controlled Painting Status: • Green= All sections are On. • Yellow= At least one section is On, but not all of them. • Off= No sections are On.
SmartBoom Cruizer Interface and Calibration Field Review Screen 4. From the Guidance screen, touch: Menu Field Review to view the Field Review Screen. Field Boundary No Spray/ Plant Zone Zone 1 Applied Area Manual No.
Chapter 9 SmartBoom Modes The available modes for operating SmartBoom are: • • • • Standard SmartBoom Job SmartBoom Job with No Spray Zone SmartBoom Job with Field Boundary SmartBoom Job with Field Boundary and No Spray Zone Standard SmartBoom Job As sections enter previously sprayed areas, SmartBoom automatically turns that section OFF. When the section leaves the previously sprayed area, SmartBoom automatically turns the section back ON.
SmartBoom Cruizer Interface and Calibration The following procedure guides you through recording a boundary of your field. 5. Touch: Boundary Mapping Menu Record No Spray Zone . 6. Start driving. The area inside of the completed boundary will become a no spray zone. 7. Touch Stop Note: to complete the no spray zone. The Cruizer automatically stops and completes the recording when the vehicle comes within one boom width of the starting point.
Chapter 9 Select the No Spray Zone Mapping Tools Icon to display the Reference Point. The Reference point is the point on the vehicle where Cruizer will record the selected feature’s boundary. • Left and Right End of Sprayer options set the Reference Point at the left or right end of the Guidance Width. • Center of Sprayer sets the Reference Point at the center of the configured Guidance Width.
CHAPTER 10 SmartRow Cruizer Interface and Calibration CHAPTER10 Selecting SmartRow Mode 1. Verify the Cruizer is in SmartRow mode. If in the Planter mode, the SmartRow shield appears on the home screen. Manual No.
Chapter 10 2. If the SmartRow shield is not shown, from the home screen, touch Tools, Systems, then Planter to switch to planter mode. 3. Touch the Planter Icon. 4. The following screen appears. 5. Touch the Check Mark to advance.
SmartRow Cruizer Interface and Calibration Planter Section Configuration Important: Make sure to set the overall antenna position before configuring the planter sections. If the overall antenna position changes, the SmartRow settings will not automatically update. 1. From the home screen, touch Tools, Vehicle, then Sections to setup the planter rows and sections. 2. Use the slider to select the number of planter rows (maximum of 48 Rows) or touch the number keypad to enter an exact number of rows. 3.
Chapter 10 . If the overall Cruizer implement width does not match the planter width, you will need to adjust the overall width by touching Vehicle, Width and then entering the new width. 5. Next, use the slider to select the number of sections (maximum of 4 sections). If locked, touch the lock Icon to unlock the number of sections and use the number key bad to enter and exact number of sections. 6. Touch the Check Mark to return to the tools screen or touch the Home icon to return to the home screen.
SmartRow Cruizer Interface and Calibration Planter Screen 1. From the home screen, touch Tools, System, then Planter to setup the planter sections. Look Ahead SmartRow allows you to pre-program Turn-On and Turn-Off Look Ahead times. SmartRow monitors the GPS position and as-applied map while considering the Look Ahead times to begin turning sections on or off before they cross plant or no plant boundaries.
Chapter 10 Planter Controller Setup Screen From the Planter screen, touch the Planter Controller Setup Icon in the lower left corner to access the Controller Setup screen. The Planter Controller Setup screen allows you to set up SmartRow control parameters for the job you are working on. Under most conditions, these settings will be set and not changed. The Section control allows you to individually enable SmartRow control for different section numbers.
SmartRow Cruizer Interface and Calibration Guidance Screen Once the system is configured, you are now ready to begin a guidance session. Refer to the Cruizer Operator's manual for instructions on starting a guidance session. Painting Sections Section Status: • Green= On • Red= Off • Black= Not Controlled Painting Status: • Green= All sections are On. • Yellow= At least one section is On, but not all of them. • Off= No sections are On. Manual No.
Chapter 10 Field Review Screen From the Guidance screen, touch: 2. Menu Field Review to view the Field Review Screen.
SmartRow Cruizer Interface and Calibration SmartRow Modes The available modes for operating SmartRow are: • • • • Standard SmartRow Job SmartRow Job with No Plant Zone SmartRow Job with Field Boundary SmartRow Job with Field Boundary and No Plant Zone Standard SmartRow Job As sections enter previously painted areas, SmartRow automatically turns that section OFF. When the section leaves the previously painted area, SmartRow automatically turns the section back ON.
Chapter 10 The following procedure guides you through recording a boundary of your field. 3. Touch: Boundary Mapping Menu Record no plant Zone . 4. Start driving. The area inside of the completed boundary will become a no plant zone. 5. Touch Stop Note: to complete the no plant zone. The Cruizer automatically stops and completes the recording when the vehicle comes within one section width of the starting point.
SmartRow Cruizer Interface and Calibration Select the No Plant Zone Mapping Tools Icon to display the Reference Point. The Reference point is the point on the vehicle where Cruizer will record the selected feature’s boundary. • Left and Right End of Planter options set the Reference Point at the left or right end of the Guidance Width. • Center of Planter sets the Reference Point at the center of the configured Guidance Width.
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CHAPTER 11 SmartBoom/ SmartRow Troubleshooting CHAPTER1 There are a few common problems that you may encounter while using your SmartBoom/SmartRow system. This section provides a list of these issues and some easy troubleshooting tips you can use to diagnose and solve these issues yourself. Check the Installation Check any connections to the SmartBoom/SmartRow controller. Make sure: • Power Connection: Make sure power cable is connected securely to the back of the SmartBoom/SmartRow Controller.
Chapter 11 Check for GPS Reception Make sure there is power to the GPS receiver and that the GPS receiver is functioning properly. When testing that the GPS antenna is operational, the antenna must be in a location where it can receive unobstructed satellite signals and away from trees and buildings. Check for GPS Communication Check the SmartBoom/SmartRow screen for any GPS communications errors. If an error is displayed, troubleshoot the GPS communications issue.
SmartBoom/SmartRow Troubleshooting Error Messages When SmartBoom/SmartRow detects an issue, the Home screen will display an error message associated with the problem. The table below lists the possible error messages that could display on the home screen, as well as how to correct them. Error Messages Problem Solution • This is normal on startup. Wait at least 5 minutes before trying anything else. • Make sure that the GPS receiver is turned on and receiving a signal.
Chapter 11 Error Messages Problem Solution Lo Mem or LoDMem Less than 20% of memory left • Finish job and start new job. An error has occurred writing to the flash card • If this problem persists, your unit will Flash? NoCons SmartBoom/ SmartRow cannot communicate with the console Dashes Master switch in off position • Turn on master switch. Boom switch out of position • Turn all console or machine boom Override Enabled • Override should time out.
SmartBoom/SmartRow Troubleshooting Problem Solution • Unplug the power cable from the back SmartBoom/SmartRow arrow keys do not function. of the SmartBoom/SmartRow and then reattach it and power up. • Replace SmartBoom/SmartRow. Cannot enter or change the initial settings on SmartBoom/ SmartRow Manual No. 016-0171-093 • Turn off the power to SmartBoom/ SmartRow and then turn it back on. • Verify that the Lockout Setting is Off. • Replace SmartBoom/SmartRow.
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RAVEN INDUSTRIES Limited Warranty What Does this Warranty Cover? This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your Raven Applied Technology Product under normal use, maintenance, and service. How Long is the Coverage Period? Raven Applied Technology Products are covered by this warranty for 12 months after the date of purchase. This warranty coverage applies only to the original owner and is nontransferable.
SmartBoom and SmartRow Installation & Calibration Manual (P/N 016-0171-093 Rev D 4/09) Raven Industries Applied Technology Division P.O. Box 5107 Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5107 Toll Free (U.S. and Canada): (800)-243-5435 or Outside the U.S. :1 605-575-0722 Fax: 605-331-0426 www.ravenprecision.com atdinfo@ravenind.com Notice: This document and the information provided are the property of Raven Industries, Inc. and may only be used as authorized by Raven Industries, Inc.
