Installation & Operation Manual VIPER 2.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Getting Started with the Viper System ................................................................ 1 The Viper Interface ................................................................................................................................... 2 Active Matrix Transflective Touchscreen ..................................................................................... 2 Keypad .....................................................
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Low Limit ........................................................................................................................ Flow/Shaft Alarm ............................................................................................................ Vacuum/Bin Alarm ......................................................................................................... Decimal Shift ........................................................................
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Guide Tab ................................................................................................................................... 81 Rx+Cov+Scout Tab ................................................................................................................... 82 Rx Tab ....................................................................................................................................... 83 Cov Tab ..........................................
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Generic (Non-Raven) GPS Setup .............................................................................................127 Setting up the GPS Comm Port to a Non-Raven DGPS Receiver ...............................127 Raven GPS Setup .....................................................................................................................128 Auto-Configuring a Raven DGPS Receiver ...................................................................
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Product Information ................................................................................................................... 172 Ingredient Information ................................................................................................................ 173 Report Notes Information ..........................................................................................................174 Creating an Application Report ...............................
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 To Adjust the Pressure Alarm Point ..........................................................................................223 To Adjust Heaviest Setting ........................................................................................................223 To Adjust Lightest Setting.......................................................................................................... 223 Resetting Defaults ..............................................
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Rbin Folder ................................................................................................................................256 RxMaps Folder .......................................................................................................................... 257 RxMaps\colors Sub-Folder ........................................................................................................257 Scout Folder ..............................................
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Appendices Appendix A - Flashdisk Maintenance .....................................................................................................299 Appendix B - Calculating the Boom Width (Calibration) for Liquid Applications .................................... 303 Appendix C - Calculating and Verification of Spreader Constant .......................................................... 305 Appendix D - Calculating Speed Calibration ...........................
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 1-Getting Started with the Viper System C HAPT E R 1 GETTING STARTED WITH THE VIPER SYSTEM Congratulations on your purchase of the Viper precision application management system! Viper is a multi-purpose precision tool that can perform basic scouting functions such as creating and saving field boundaries, marking waypoints, and calculating area (acres or hectares) within a boundary. Single Product VRA now comes standard with your Viper system.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Invicta GPS or Phoenix series receiver. See the Viper Guidance section in Chapter 8 for more detailed operation. All of these features can be added at any time. The AccuBoom feature is also available for use with the Viper system. Please see the AccuBoom section in Chapter 6 for more information. You can connect Viper to any new or existing Raven serial interface control console or Raven CAN bus control system and virtually any new or existing DGPS receiver.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 1-Getting Started with the Viper System Keypad You can use the keypad on the lower part of the Viper console for additional functions. The following is a description of the buttons on the keypad: 1. PWR: Press this button to turn on the Viper console. The Viper console takes approximately 15 seconds to power up. Press this button again to turn the Viper console off. Important Make sure to close any open job before turning off the power.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Decreasing the Backlight Intensity 1. Press and hold the Menu button. 2. Press the DOWN arrow key until you reach the desired intensity. 3. Release both buttons. Connectors The rear of the Viper console has two connectors, the Power connector and the Interface connector. Mounting Bracket Power Cable Interface Cable Speaker You must connect the power and interface cables to the appropriate connectors to use the Viper console.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Flashdisks 128 MB Compact Flashdisk with adapter 256 MB Compact Flashdisk with adapter 1-Getting Started with the Viper System Helpful Hint: It is recommended that you use a flashdisk with a minimum of 128 MB and a maximum of 512 MB for the Viper console. Raven now offers the SanDisk or SimpleTech industrial grade PCMCIA Compact Flashcard and PCMCIA Adapter for use with the Viper system.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Installing the Flashdisk The left side of the Viper console contains the slot for the flashdisk storage card. Insert the flashdisk card completely or make sure that the flashdisk is secure in the slot prior to turning on the Viper console. To remove the flashdisk from the Viper console, open the flashdisk access door and press the Eject button. Important: Do not remove or insert a flashdisk while the Viper2 program is running.
Part / description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Viper Console Knob Power Cable Boom/Speed Node Product Node Interface Cable Viper Manual (Not Shown) 1-Getting Started with the Viper System Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Raven Part Number 063-0172-216 309-1000-021 115-0171-255 063-0172-272 063-0172-373 115-0171-256 016-0159-894 Rev H The following diagrams show you different hardware configurations for use with your Viper system.
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Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 1. 1-Getting Started with the Viper System Viper Power Connection Connect red wire to unswitched 12VDC power source. Important: It is recommended that the red wire be connected to an unswitched power source to prevent accidental data loss. 2. Connect white wire to ground. Important: Do not connect the orange wire to external power. The orange wire is switched power out of the Viper system.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Viper Console Connection 1. Connect one end of the Raven RS-232 cable to the connector labeled “Console” on the end of the Viper interface cable. 2. Connect the other end to the serial port connector on the back of the Raven SCS console. Note: Use only a Raven RS-232 communication cable between the Viper system and the SCS console. This cable is available as shown below. contact your Raven distributor for purchasing and information.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 1. Connect the serial cable to the connector labeled “DGPS” on the Viper interface cable. 2. Connect the other end to the DGPS receiver port.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Viper Guidance System 12 1. Connect the lightbar to Port A. 2. Connect the Viper to Port B.
1-Getting Started with the Viper System Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Programs Menu The Programs Menu appears when you first start-up your Viper system and allows you to select which firmware option you want to run.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Helpfult Hint: See Appendix H for the menu setup of the Invicta Front Panel Program. Selecting a Program 1. Press Viper2 on the screen. Viper outlines the name in red. 2. Press OK. Viper starts the selected program. Screen Calibration If the screen does not respond properly to your touch, you might have to re-calibrate the screen. To re-calibrate the screen: 14 1. Press the F1 key on the Viper keypad. A set of crosshairs displays on the screen. 2.
1-Getting Started with the Viper System Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Helpfult Hint: You have 30 seconds to save the new calibration by touching anywhere on the touchscreen.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Registering Your Viper System Once you have installed and powered up your Viper system, you may need to register it. If this is a brand new Viper, it may automatically go to the ‘Validation Data’ screen upon start up. Helpful Hint: If you are adding keys to an existing Viper system, skip to step 8 and continue. 1. 16 Power up the Viper system. The ‘Validation Data’ screen displays.
Write down the Machine ID and Validation Code from your Viper system on the Registration Code sheet; an example is shown below. Also, please note that your Registration Code appears on this sheet as well. You will need this number for future use. Important: Your Machine ID and Validation Code will be different numbers than shown above. The above numbers are for example purposes only.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 18 4. Go to the Raven Precision Web site at www.ravenprecision.com/us/ Support/productRegistration.jsp and click the link to register Viper products. 5. Fill in all the fields on the form with your information and then click ‘Submit’.
6. 7. After you click the Submit button, the Registration Code screen displays. Fill in the Machine ID, Validation Code, and Registration Code from the Registration Code sheet (shown in step 2) or the piece of paper you wrote them down on. After you have entered this information, press the Submit button. After you click Submit, the ‘Registration Processed’ screen displays, letting you know that your product was successfully registered.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 8. On the ‘Key 1’ screen of your Viper system, enter the Activation Key that you received after you registered your product on the Raven Precision Web site (step 7). Remember: If you have previously registered your Viper system and only need to go to the ‘Key 1’ screen to enter an Activation Key, you can do so by pressing the Menu button, then Setup and Reg Keys. Press Next.
Viper Care and Use To keep the Viper console in proper working condition, follow the guidelines for care and use: Do not apply any type of liquid or glass cleaner directly to the surface of the touchscreen. Clean the touchscreen and console exterior as needed with a soft cloth dampened with glass cleaner. Apply the cleaner to the cloth and then wipe the screen gently. Important: Harsh chemicals may damage the touchscreen.
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Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 2 SETTING UP THE CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN) A Controller Area Network, or CAN, is a high-integrity serial data communications bus for real-time control applications. CAN messaging within the agriculture industry operates at a data rate of 250 kilobits per second. The CAN protocol also has excellent error detection and error confinement capabilities, making it very suitable and reliable for agricultural applications.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 CAN Terminators Two CAN terminators (P/N 063-0172-369) are required for the CAN bus lines to provide optimal signal integrity. The terminators are located at each end of the CAN bus. The CAN power adapter “T” cable should be placed towards the front of the bus with one end terminated. CAN power, obtained from a switched power source, run throughout the bus to act as a shield.
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Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Adding Nodes to the CAN System You can add up to five products to the Viper CAN system plus AccuBoom, and/or Autoboom. The minimum nodes Viper requires for CAN product application are the Boom/Speed Node or Combo node and one product node. Important: The Viper can be connected to a serial console and be connected to a CAN AccuBoom or CAN AutoBoom node without needing a Boom/Speed node and Product node. 1. Remove the terminator from the end of the CAN bus. 2.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Depending upon the application, the Viper console establishes communication with the Boom/Speed Node and all Product Nodes connected to the CAN bus. When Viper detects a node, it is displayed as ‘Found’ on the CAN Initialization Results screen. Remember: If the Viper console establishes communications with a node, it displays as ‘Found’ on the CAN Initializaion Results screen.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 4. Press OK. Viper displays an Exit Program message. 5. Press Yes. The Viper profile screen appears with a message telling you that your system profile has been changed. Type in a new profile name and press OK. 6. Press OK again. Select Viper2. 7. Press OK. Viper2 restarts. 8. If all of your CAN nodes are ‘Found’, press Start Viper. If not, you can press Retry CAN Init or Re-Addr Nodes.
Programming the Nodes on the CAN System 2. Press Yes. The Re-Address CAN Nodes screen displays. 3. Cycle the power to the product 1 node. To cycle the power, disconnect the logic power from the node and then reconnect the logic power to the node. 4. Press Next to cycle the next product node in the system. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have re-addressed all nodes on the system. 6. Press Finish. 7. Press Start Viper when all the product nodes in the system display as ‘Found’.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Boom Cals The Boom Cals area displays the current booms that have been configured. When you press inside the Boom Cals area, you can access the Boom Select screen, where you can assign booms to products. A check mark displays next to the boom when it is assigned to a product.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Miscellaneous 2-Setting Up the Controller Area The Miscellaneous area displays different settings and actual system readouts.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 When you press inside the Miscellaneous area, you can access the Miscellaneous Settings screen, which stores the above settings. Units You can select the unit of measurement in which the product node applies the product. If you select ‘US’, Viper applies the product in units per acre. If you select ‘Metric’, Viper applies the product in units per hectare. If you select ‘Turf’, Viper applies the product in units per 1000 square feet.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Performing the Speed Calibration Press in the Product Control Area on the main screen. 2. Press in the Miscellaneous Settings area on the CAN screen. The Miscellaneous Settings Screen will appear. 3. Press the Calibration Assistance button on the Miscellaneous Settings screen. The Speed Calibration screen will appear. 4. Enter the test distance in feet in the Test Distance box. 2-Setting Up the Controller Area 1.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 5. Press Next. Note: If metric is selected for units of measure, the test distance will be in meters. 34 6. Mark off the test distance. 7. Begin driving the machine toward the test distance starting point at normal speed. When the beginning of the test distance is reached, press the Begin Cal Run button. 8. Drive the test distance. **Calibrating** will flash on and off until the End Cal Run button is pressed. 9.
2-Setting Up the Controller Area Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 10. The new speed cal will be automatically calculated. 11. Press the OK and the new speed cal will be used. Note: Press Cancel to use the existing speed cal. 12. Rerun the test distance and verify the speed cal. AccuBoom Node If your CAN system has an AccuBoom node, this setting option will display. There are two different types of CAN AccuBoom nodes, a standard AccuBoom node and a combo node that also includes the Boom/Speed node.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Fan/Pump RPM This is not a setting, but a display. It displays the fan RPM if a fan is being used in a granular application. This setting displays the pump RPM, if so equipped, in a liquid application. Speed This is not a setting, but a display. It displays the current ground speed of the vehicle or the self test speed.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Node Version Information The Node Version Information screen displays the software version, software revision, and program number of each node. 1.20 (143) Software Version Software Revision Program Number 2-Setting Up the Controller Area Example: To display the Node Version Information screen: 1. From the Miscellaneous Settings screen, press Next. The Node Version Information screen displays. 2.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Data Box 1 The Data Box 1 area displays user configuration settings. It also contains the product node selector. In a multiple product system, you must select which product node information you want to display in this area.
2-Setting Up the Controller Area Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Dual Flow % You can set the tolerance between the flow switch monitor and the flow readings for injection applications before the flow switch alarm activates due to out of tolerance conditions. Out of tolerance conditions must be met for at least five seconds before the alarms are activated. For Gran 3 applications, set the tolerances between the dual encoder readings before the ‘Dual Flow’ alarm is enabled.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Flow/Shaft Alarm You can enable or disable the Flow/Shaft alarm to help control a chemical injection. Disable this alarm when you are not controlling a chemical injection. Vacuum/Bin Alarm You can enable or disable the Vacuum alarm when connected to a chemical injection pump. Disable this alarm when you are not controlling a chemical injection. You can enable or disable the Bin alarm for granular applications when using a bin level sensor.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Zero ShutOff Display Smoothing You can enable or disable the Display Smoothing feature. When you enable Display Smoothing, the target rate displays in the RA (Actual Rate Applied) field when it is within 10% of the actual application rate. The actual rate displays if the vehicle does not reach the deadband within 10 seconds. When you disable Display Smoothing, the actual application rate displays in the RA field in the Application Rates area.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Data Box 2 The Data Box 2 area displays user configuration settings.
2-Setting Up the Controller Area Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Tank Volume You can enter the estimated volume of the tank that you are using in this field. Each time you refill the tank you must re-enter this value if you are using the Low Tank Alarm feature. Area/Hour Displays the area per hour of product application. This is a display only. Vol/Min Displays the volume per minute of product application. This is a display only.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Simplified Spreader Constant Calibration 1. Press the data 2 window on the CAN Controller Status screen. The first Node 1 settings screen will appear. Note: The application type must be set for Gran 1, Gran2, or Gran3 in order for the Spreader Constant Calibration Assistance button to ppear. 2. 44 Press the Calibration Assitance button. The spreader constant calibration screen will display. The current density and spreader constant will be displayed.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Press OK to continue. The spreader Calibration screen will appear. 4. Enter the desired weight of the test product you want to dump then press the Begin Calibration button. The second Spreader Calibration screen will appear. 2-Setting Up the Controller Area 3.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 5. Weigh the machine and enter the starting weight of the machine. Note: You can either weigh the machine before and after the dump test or you can weigh the dumped product after the test. If you are going to weigh the amount of product dumped, enter zero in the start weight. 6. Press the Dump Product button. A Product Dump Warning screen will appear. Important: Make sure no one is near the machine where the product will be expelled.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 2-Setting Up the Controller Area Important: A warning will appear if you do not have the spreader switch turned on. Be sure the spreader switch is on to allow product to dump. 8. Once the test weight has been dumped, the belt will stop and the Spreader Calibration screen will again appear. Weigh the machine again and enter the machine weight. Important: If you entered a zero for the start weight, weigh the amount of product dumped and enter it as the End Weight.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 9. Press the Calculate button. The Spreader Constant Complete screen will display. This screen will display the old spreader constant and the new spreader constant. Press Yes to accept the new spreader constant or No to cancel the spreader constant calibration. Helpful Hint: You should run this test again to verify that the spreader constant has zeroed in on the best spreader constant for the material you are spreading.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Min PW You can use this feature to set the minimum desired RPM or hydraulic output (zero point or shutoff point) for a Pulse Width (PW) Modulated control valve. To set the minimum pulse width: Press the data 2 window on the CAN Controller Status screen. The first Node 1 Settings screen will appear. Press NEXT. If PWM has been set as the valve type, a PWM Calibration Assistance button will appear. 2. Press the PWM Calibration Assitance button.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 3. Adjust the PWM setting for the minimum setting. a. Press the up arrow button until pressure is observed on the pressure indicator in a liquid application or the belt just begins to move in a granular application. b. Press the down arrow button until the pressure drops to the minimum desired pressure in a liquid application or the belt just stops in a granular application.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Press the Next button. The Max PWM Calibration screen will display. 6. Adjust the PWM setting for the maximum desired setting. a. Press the up arrow button until the maximum desired pressure is observed on the pressure indicator in a liquid application or the belt runs at the maximum desired speed in a granular application. b.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 52 7. Press the Set Max PW button to enter the maximum PW settings. 8. Press OK to complete the PWM calibration procedure. A screen will display showing the current PWM settings and the new PWM minimum and maximum values. 9. Press OK to use the new calibration settings or Cancel to keep the previous settings.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Pre Set PW You can set an initial target pulse width value when using a valve that is programmed in PWM Close mode. Enter a value between 1 (slow pulsed width) to 255 (full-scale pulsed width). Viper uses this value to send an initial pulse width to the valve when the booms or nodes are turned on. When a value is entered in this field, the PWM output will not exceed this value when any non-zero booms are off.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Pressure Area The Pressure Area displays the dual pressure readouts for two different systems. Dual Pressure The Viper CAN system has two pressures that can be monitored on the Viper system, if so equipped. They are monitored on the system as P1 and P2. P1=Pressure Transducer 1. P2=Pressure Transducer 2. Viper displays: All dashes if the node does not detect a pressure transducer.
2-Setting Up the Controller Area Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Calibrating the Pressure Transducer Using an Analog Gauge 1. Read the pressure on an analog gauge that is connected in line with the pressure transducer. 2. Press the Pressure area box in the CAN Controller Status screen. 3. Using the screen keyboard, enter the pressure reading in the Pressure Sensor field. 4. Press OK. Viper saves the information. Entering a Setting with no Analog Gauge 1.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Application Area The Application area displays the valve type used for the displayed product. It also displays the application type used to apply the product. You can change the valve type and application type you want to use for the product by pressing in this area. After pressing the Application Area, the Node 1 Setting screen displays.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 The following valves are commonly used: Standard Fast Fast Close PWM PWM Close Description Select this type when using a standard valve. This is a butterfly-type valve used in liquid applications. The valve stays at the current setting when the control signal is removed. This selection is also used when the product is being controlled by a CAN Motor Control. Same as the Standard valve, but can change setting at a higher rate.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Tally Registers The Tally Registers button allows you to access the Tally Registers screen.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 2-Setting Up the Controller Area This screen also displays the distance traveled by the vehicle as calculated by the CAN bus or GPS unit speed data. You can reset this value to zero. Resetting the Tally Registers Each tally has its own reset button. If you press the reset button for a tally, it resets the tally for every node.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. To reset the odometer miles and feet data, press Reset. The data in the fields are reset to zero. Press Next. The Node 1 screen displays. To set data, enter the data in the fields using the screen keyboard and press Set. Or, to reset the data in the fields, press Reset. Repeat steps 6 thru 7 for each node. Press OK. Viper saves the information. NOTE: Field Volume, Field Area, and Tank Volume can be reset while in a job.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 2-Setting Up the Controller Area Alarms Viper displays various alarms depending upon the conditions programmed into the console. Specific warning boxes display when the conditions for the alarm are met. In addition to the warning boxes, the Product Control area of the main screen displays a ‘Warning’ symbol instead of the ‘Thumbs Up’ symbol. Important: Off Rate and Low Limit alarms will automatically clear once the condition has corrected itself.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 The following table discusses the alarms and the conditions that will set off the alarm. 62 Alarm Condition Off Rate This alarm activates when the actual application rate differs from the specified percentage rate for more than five seconds, This alarm activates only when the system is in Auto mode. The alarm automatically clears when the target rate and actual rate are within the specified range or when the product mode is switched to either Manual or Off.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 C HAPTE R 3 Once you learn to properly navigate the Viper interface, you will see increased speed in your overall work time. Just by knowing where all your tools and features are located within Viper, you can quickly set up various applications and readings for all of your jobs. Main Screen Features The Main screen displays information about the Viper system.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Profile The machine profile name displays in the upper left-hand corner of the Viper display. The profile contains configuration settings for specific vehicles. The machine profile name displays only when not in a job. When in a job, the product being applied displays in the upper left-hand corner of the Viper display. When applying multiple products, the product number displays next to the product name.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 3-Navigating the Viper Interface If you change any of the profile settings and then exit the Viper2 program, a screen will display informing you that you have changed the profile setting and prompt you to input a name for the new profile. Type in a new profile name and click OK. Helpful Hint: Check the ‘Load this profile on next Viper startup’ button if you would like the Viper system to load and use this profile the next time you power on.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Current Heading The current heading of the vehicle in compass degrees displays in the upper righthand corner of the screen. A heading of 000° indicates magnetic north.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Speed 3-Navigating the Viper Interface The current speed of the vehicle displays in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. If this section also displays the word “CAN”, then the Viper is connected to a Raven CAN bus control system. CAN speed is the speed reported by the CAN control system for product application. If this section displays the word “GPS”, then Viper is connected to an external Raven console.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Map Area The Map Area displays information that is associated with the current tab. The Map Area also displays information about the selected product, if you are applying more than one product. Depending upon what tab you have selected, and whether or not you are running a job, this area can display a street map, prescription map, coverage map, guidance, scouting, or other information.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Application Rates 3-Navigating the Viper Interface The Application Rate area displays the Target Rate (RT) and Actual Rate (RA) in the lower left-hand area of the screen. You can also toggle this to display additional information when you are using the Viper system in CAN mode.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Beside the product number, a letter will also display. See the chart below for the letter description. Letter Description O The product is off. M The product is being applied in the manual mode. A The product is being applied in the automatic mode. Booms The number of booms currently configured on the Viper system displays in the Booms Area. The Booms Area also displays which state the boom is in.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Tabs The tabs located along the right side of the screen control the information displayed in the Map Area. The following tabs display in the Map Area: Main Guide Rx+Cov+Scout Rx Cov Scout AccuBoom 3-Navigating the Viper Interface You can select a tab depending on the information you want to display or access. Some tabs are functional only when you are running a job.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 GPS Status Indicator The status of the DGPS receiver displays in this area. This section displays a red “X” if the Viper console is not receiving a GPS or differential correction signal. A yellow “caution” displays if the age of differential data exceeds 15 seconds, HDOP exceeds 2.0, or when any other system “cautionary conditions” are met. For normal operation, a green “thumbs-up” displays in this section.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 3-Navigating the Viper Interface If a yellow ‘caution’ or red ‘X’ are present in this area, press in the area and the GPS Status screen displays, listing the error. Press OK when you are finished viewing this data or press View Data to view CommPort data.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Product Control Status The Product Control Status of the Raven console or the Raven CAN system displays in this area. This section displays a red ‘X’ if there is no communication with the Raven console or the CAN nodes. A yellow ‘caution’ displays if you are using Viper with a Raven CAN system and a node has sent an alarm to the Viper. For normal operation, a green ‘thumbs-up’ icon displays.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Autoboom Status Indicator 3-Navigating the Viper Interface The status of the AutoBoom controller displays in this area. This section will display only if an Autoboom controller has been detected. This section displays “calibration required” if the AutoBoom system has not been calibrated. This section displays “Autoboom OFF” if Autoboom is turned off. This section displays “Autoboom Offline” if Autoboom was originally detected but is not responding to commands.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 If a PowerGlide Plus Autoboom system is in use, the following screen is displayed. If an UltraGlide Autoboom system is in use, the following screen is displayed.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Display Data Remember: The Display Data button does not show up if you are not using a CAN controller. 3-Navigating the Viper Interface Information for Field Volume, Field Area, Tank Volume, Total Volume, and Tank Area are displayed when this button is pressed. When the ‘Display Data’ button is pressed, Field Volume, Field Area, Tank Volume, Total Volume, and Total Area and Area/Hr are displayed in the lower portion of the Map Area.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Tabs The Map Area displays six tabs, which are used to access the features, functions and screen displays for the Viper console. You can access each tab by pressing on the tab name on the screen. Your access to the different tabs on the screen is determined by three different factors: If a job is open on the Viper console or not. The job setup information. The features you have purchased for your Viper system.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Main Tab The Main tab displays when no job is running on the Viper console and displays the following information: Street map information, if you have loaded a street map and the GPS position of the vehicle is relative to the displayed map. Any imported or previously created field boundaries. If you have a loaded street map, field boundaries are shown in relation to the streets. The current GPS position of the vehicle, which is shown as an arrow on the screen.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Field Boundaries The Main tab displays any boundaries of jobs that are on the storage card. These boundaries are shown as extent boxes on the streetmap (as shown on the map below). This feature is useful to locate fields in relation to the vehicle. Additional information can be viewed from the main tab by simply pressing the desired boundary events.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Once you have selected the boundary preview, the following options are availabe. Delete This Job (asks if you want to save the field boundary) View This Job (allows you to view the job) Open This Job (allows you to open the job) Start New Job (starts a new job) Cancel (exits the boundary preview screen) Guide Tab 3-Navigating the Viper Interface The Guide tab is functional only if you have purchased the Guidance feature.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Rx+Cov+Scout Tab The Rx+Cov+Scout tab is the tab most used for application. This tab displays the prescription map if one is used for the application. The coverage map displays over the top of the other information and displays using the prescription map as a reference. It also displays any scouting features that are currently logged. Viper displays the scouting information only and you must access the Scout tab to change any scouting features.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Rx Tab The Rx tab is functional only if you have loaded a prescription map during the job start-up sequence. The Rx tab also displays the target area, or the total number of acres contained on the map. You can view the following information from the prescription map: Latitude Longitude Product associated with the prescription map Prescription application rates 3-Navigating the Viper Interface Accessing Prescription Map Information 1.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 4. Touch an area or zone on the map. A window displays that contains prescription map information. For more information on Rx maps, see the Rx Map section later in this chapter.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Cov Tab The Cov tab displays the actual applied information and the total coverage area to which the product was applied. You can define the colors displayed on the coverage map, as well as access the following information from the coverage map: Latitude Longitude Products associated with the coverage map 3-Navigating the Viper Interface The width of the boom is shown on the vehicle indicator. Boom On and Boom Off conditions are also shown.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Accessing Coverage Map Information 1. Make sure that you have a job open and you have applied the product to the field. 2. Press the Cov tab. The Cov tab screen displays. 3. Press the Prescription icon located below the map screen. 4. Touch the area or zone on the map. A screen displays that contains the coverage map information. See the Coverage Map section later in this chapter for more detailed information.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Scout Tab The Scout tab allows you to mark features in a field for reference in future jobs.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Auto Point Entry: This method allows Viper to draw the boundary in realtime as you drive through the field. When the boom comes within one boom width of the boundary starting point, Viper automatically closes the boundary. You can also choose to close the boundary manually. If so, Viper draws a straight line from the position where you manually close the boundary to the boundary starting point.
7. 8. 9. To close the boundary manually, press Finish. Press the field boundary button, typically labeled ‘Field Zone Auto’. Viper automatically connects the boundary line from the current position to the boundary starting point. Importing a Field Boundary If a boundary has previously been created from another source and is in the shapefile format (.shp), you can import this boundary. Important: Save any shapefiles that you import into the Scout folder on the flashdisk.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 90 3. Select ‘Field Boundary’ and then press the Import Field button. 4. The Select Field Shapefile screen displays.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Select a file from the list and press OK. Viper imports the file into the system. 3-Navigating the Viper Interface 5.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 AccuBoom Tab The AccuBoom tab displays the Spray/No-spray boundary map that has been created or is being created for AccuBoom operation. This tab will be grayed out for standard AccuBoom applications. You can define the colors displayed on this map. For more information about AccuBoom, see Chapter 6 of this manual.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Icon Name The table below shows a list of screen tool icons, their descriptions, and in some cases, how they are used. Screen tool icon options may change slightly, depending on which tab you are monitoring. To use a screen tool, press that icon on the screen. Viper outlines the selected item in red. Description When the CURSOR LOCK icon is active, Viper is in the auto-pan mode.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 System Status Icons These icons appear in the GPS Status area, the Storage Card Status area, and the Product Control Status area. They let you know the status of different systems or features that Viper is monitoring. Icon Description Thumbs Up: System is normal and all operating conditions are met. Caution: There is a system alert. User should investigate cause of condition and correct. Red 'X': The system is down and requires immediate attention.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 The Menu button is located in the lower right hand corner of the Viper screen. The Menu button provides a number of selections for setting up the Viper, starting a job, and managing jobs. To access these selections, press the Menu button. The following menu selections will appear. 3-Navigating the Viper Interface Menus Exit Button The Exit button is used to exit the Viper program.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 About Button The About button is used to check the current version of Viper software and to display the current remaining memory on the storage card. Press the About button and the following screen will appear. The storage card section will display a red “X” if: the Viper console does not detect a flashdisk the disk is full less than 10 MB of space remains on the card.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Setup Button 3-Navigating the Viper Interface The setup button provides a number of additional selections used to set up the Viper. Press the Setup button and the following menus will display.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Activation Key and Feature Activation You have a number of different options as to which features and functions you want to run on the Viper system. You can purchase these features individually and add them at any time, but most likely you will have ordered your Viper system with certain features already installed so that when you get your system, your features are turned on and ready to go.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Press OK. The Activation Key is saved to the Viper system and the appropriate activation keys are validated. 5. Press OK. 3-Navigating the Viper Interface 4. If you are performing the initial setup on the Viper console and you do not have an activation key, contact Raven Customer Service at 1-800-243-5435. Please have your Viper Machine ID ready when you call. Remember: Your Viper Machine ID can be found on the first screen that displays.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Viper Features The following features are available for the Viper system: Guidance Single Product VRA Multi-Product VRA Guidance This feature allows you to use the Viper Guidance function. With the Guidance feature activated, you can choose numerous swathing patterns, on-screen course direction indicator, on-screen lightbar, setting a flag, returning to a “flag”, and more.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 load and delete street maps load and manage scout maps manage coverage maps load and manage Prescription maps Access the maps menu by pressing Menu, then Setup and Maps. The Maps menu displays.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Street Maps The Viper console displays county street maps on the Main tab when you are not running a job and you have a map loaded. Maps are available on the Internet and you can download them free of charge for use with the Viper system. Map files are in a zipped format and will need to be unzipped for use by the Viper. You will need a program to unzip files, such as WinZip™. You can download a trial version of WinZip™ from www.winzip.com.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 From the Select by Layer drop-down list, select Line Features-Roads. 5. Click Submit Selection. The Available Counties page displays. 6. Check the county that you want to download and click Proceed to Download. The Data File Ready page displays. 7. Click Download File. The File Download screen displays. 8. Click Save. The Save As screen displays. 9. Select the folder you created and click Save. The file is saved to your folder. 10.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Deleting Street Maps Scout Maps 1. Select Menu, then Setup, Maps, Streetmaps, Delete Streets, and OK. Viper deletes the .sct files from the console. 2. Delete the associated map files from the flashdisk if you no longer need them. Scout maps allow you to mark up to 12 different field features (waypoints) when running a job. Viper sets the first four field features as Field Boundary, Spray Zone/ Boundary, Spray and No-Spray.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Press Color. The Feature Colors screen displays. 4. Press the color you want to assign to the feature and press OK. Viper assigns the color to the feature and returns to the Enter Feature Names and Colors screen. 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to enter more features. 6. Press OK when you have finished entering the features. Viper saves the feature information and returns you to the Main Screen. 3-Navigating the Viper Interface 3.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 External Waypoint Switchbox This menu also allows you to set up the external waypoint switchbox. Setting the Switchbox Setting 106 1. Select Menu, then Setup, Maps, and Scout Maps. The Enter Feature Names and Colors screen displays. 2. Press Next until the External Waypoint Switchbox screen displays.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Check Switchbox Connected and press the Next button. The Switchbox Setup screen displays. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Press the Down arrow next to the Feature field. A list of features displays. Select the feature that you want to assign to the external switchbox. Press OK. The feature displays in the Features field. Press the Down arrow next to the Shape field. A list of offsets displays. Select the shape that you want to assign to the feature. Press OK.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Coverage Maps The Coverage Map allows you to set the acceptable percentages above or below the target application rate for a field. You can also change the colors that display on the coverage map that shows if the application rates were either too high or too low. Setting the Coverage Map Percentages and Colors 1. Select Menu, then Setup, Maps, and Cov Map. The Coverage Maps Colors screen displays. 2.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Zero Rate Tolerance The Zero Rate Tolerance allows you to set a maximum level that the product control can detect and not paint an area on the coverage map screen. For example, when your machine bounces over the field in a zero rate zone, the excess bouncing can cause the encoder to send out false pulses, which are read as an over application of the area and painted as purple on the coverage map.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Prescription (Rx) Maps Viper uses the shapefile format for prescripton maps that are displayed on the Viper console. You must create a prescription map using the Raven Office software or other GIS software capable of creating shapefiles. These shapefiles must be in the polygon shape format that complies with the ESRI shapefile specifications. Shapefiles must also be in the WGS84 datum.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Accessing the Rx Map Menu The Rx Map menu allows you to set the look ahead time and to change the default colors of the Rx maps. To access the Rx Map menu: Select Menu, then Setup, Maps, and Rx Maps. The Rx Maps menu appears. 3-Navigating the Viper Interface 1.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Rx Look-Ahead The Rx Map feature allows the user to set a “look-ahead” in reference to the prescription map and GPS position. It also allows the user to add custom color templates in reference to prescription map rates. The user may choose to enter a “look-ahead” value to help smooth the application rate transition between zones when using a prescription map. This look-ahead value is only active when a prescription map is being used.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Rx Map Colors 3-Navigating the Viper Interface The Rx Color feature allows you to set up prescription map templates. These templates control the way Viper displays the prescription map rate zones. For example, you can set up custom prescription maps, depending on what product is being applied with that particular prescription map.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Adding a Rx Color Template 114 1. Select Menu, then Setup, Maps, Rx Maps, and Rx Colors. The Select Rx Map Colors screen displays. 2. Press Add. The Rx Map Colors screen displays. 3. Using the screen keyboard, enter a name for the new template.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Press Next. The Rate Range and Color selection screen displays. 5. Using the screen keyboard, enter a value for the upper limit in the first Rate Range field. 3-Navigating the Viper Interface 4.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 6. Press Select. The Rx Map Colors screen displays. 7. Select a color and press OK. 8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 to add more values as ranges, making sure to select a color for the Minimum Rate Range. Remember: The last range you enter will be the maximum value for the range. You can enter up to 10 ranges for the color template. 116 9. Press OK. A confirmation screen displays. 10. Press OK. Viper saves the Template.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Editing a Rx Color Template Select Menu, then Setup, Maps, Rx Maps, and Rx Colors. The Select Rx Map Colors Template screen displays. 2. Press Edit. The Select Existing Rx Color Template screen displays. 3. Select the template you want to edit from the list and press OK. 4. If necessary use the screen keyboard to edit the template name. 5. Press Next. The Rx Map Colors screen displays. 6. Use the screen keyboard to edit the range values and color selections. 7.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Deleting a Rx Color Template 118 1. Select Menu, then Setup, Maps, Rx Maps, and Rx Colors. The Rx Map Colors screen displays. 2. Press Delete. The Select Rx Color Template to Delete screen displays. 3. Select the template you want to delete from the list and press OK. A confirmation screen displays. 4. Press Yes. 5. Press OK. Viper deletes the template from the system.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Accessing the Local Setting Menu The Local settings allow you to set: Language Profile Configuration Units Configuration Time Zone Configuration 1. Select Menu, then Setup, then Local. The local settings menu appears.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Language The Language Setup screen allows you to choose a language to operate the Viper system in. Choosing a Language 120 1. Select Menu, then Setup, Local, and Lang. The Language Setup screen opens. 2. Select the language that you wish to operate the Viper system in. Press OK. 3. A confirmation screen displays. Press OK.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Profile Configuration 3-Navigating the Viper Interface The Profile feature allows you to save specific configurations which are known as profiles. If you are using Viper in a “combo” machine that applies either a liquid product or granular product, or Viper is moved between machines for different applications, you can save each application profile. This allows easy setup when you change the application.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Loading a Saved Profile 122 1. Select Menu, then Setup, Local, Profile, and Load Profile. The Select Profile screen displays. 2. Select a profile from the list. 3. Press OK. A confirmation screen displays. 4. Press OK. Viper restarts with the new profile loaded.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Units Configuration 3-Navigating the Viper Interface The Units feature allows you to set the unit of measurement used for the Viper console. You can set the Viper to display two different units of measurements: English: This setting displays units in feet, miles, ounces, etc. Metric: This setting displays units in meters, kilometers, liters, etc. Note: The Viper default setting is English. Setting the Unit of Measurement 1.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Time Zone Configuration The Time Zone feature allows you to set the time zone in which the Viper system operates. Using the correct time zone ensures that the correct date and time display on the Viper console. The standard default setting is for Central Time Zone and automatically adjusts for Daylight Savings. Setting the Correct Operating Time Zone 124 1. Select Menu, then Setup, Local, and Time Zone. The Time Zone Setup screen displays. 2.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Serial Communication Port Setup The Viper contains three serial ports that can be configured to connect with various external devices. The serial ports are: GPS Comm Port Console Comm Port Auxiliary Comm Port 3-Navigating the Viper Interface The Comm Port setup can be accessed through the menu setup program. To configure the serial communications ports, press Menu, Setup, Comm Port. The following screen will be displayed.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 GPS Comm Port Setup The GPS Comm Ports Setup allows you to change the communication settings. These settings include: Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits The communication settings must match the connected device settings exactly for proper communication between Viper and the connected unit. You can also view the data strings coming in from the connected device.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Generic (Non-Raven) GPS Setup This Generic GPS Setup feature allows you to communicate with a generic GPS unit and connect it to the Viper system. You must make sure that the DGPS receiver is powered up and connected to the DGPS connector on the Viper interface cable. The receiver must also output the GGA, VTG, and either the RMC or ZDA NMEA messages to communicate properly with Viper.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Raven GPS Setup The Raven GPS feature allows you to set up a Raven DGPS receiver by autoconfiguring the receiver. You can auto-configure the follow Raven DGPS receivers: RPR 100S RPR 100G Invicta 110 Invicta 115 Invicta 210 Invicta 310 Make sure that the Raven receiver is properly connected and powered up before configuring it with the Viper system. Auto-Configuring a Raven DGPS Receiver 128 1. Select Menu, then Setup, and Comm Ports.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Raven GPS + Lightbar Setup This feature allows you to set up a Raven DGPS receiver and Raven Lightbar. This feature is available only if you have purchased the Guidance feature and you want to control the external lightbar from the Viper screen. You can auto-configure the follow Raven receivers: Invicta 110 Invicta 115 Invicta 210 Invicta 310 Make sure that the Raven receiver is properly connected and powered up before configuring it with the Viper system.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Tilt Sensor 3. Once the DGPS configuration is complete and communications are present, press View Data. The data strings coming from the DGPS receiver will be displayed. 4. Press Cancel to return to the GPS Comm Port Setup Screen. GPS receivers output position information relative to the antenna location. Most often, the GPS receiver is mounted on the top of the machine. If the machine is on level ground, the GPS location is correct.
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Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Configuring the Tilt Sensor 132 1. Select Menu, then Setup, and Comm Ports. If the Raven TM-1 tilt sensor has been installed between the GPS receiver and the Viper, the following screen displays. 2. Select Inline Tilt. The following screen displays.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 The following areas display on the configuration screen: Status Antenna Height GPS Delay Reverse Polarity Tilt Filter Tilt Status The tilt status window on the Inline Tilt (TM1) Configuration page gives the current status of the tilt sensor. The following error codes and messages may be displayed in the status window. If any error code other than 0 is displayed, correct the issue before proceeding on with the configuration of the tilt sensor.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Tilt Displays the current tilt angle in degrees. Once the tilt sensor has been zeroed out on level ground, the tilt reading should be 0°. Temp Displays the current temperature of the tilt sensor. Dir Displays the current direction of motion of the machine. The two possible directions are F (forward) and R (reverse). Antenna Height Tilt compensation is required if the GPS antenna is located above ground level.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 3. Enter the antenna height to the nearest half foot. 4. If a reverse switch is used, select the corresponding high (12V) or low (0V) for Reverse Polarity. 5. Select the desired Tilt Filter setting. Zeroing the Tilt Sensor 1. Drive the machine to a known level position. 2. Ensure that Slow, Norm, or Fast is selected for the Tilt Filter. 3. Press the Operator Zero button.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Console Comm Port Setup The Console Comm Port Setup screen displays if Viper is connected to a Raven Console. This setup is not available when connected to a Raven CAN system. If you are connected to a Raven CAN system, skip to Auxiliary Comm Port Setup. Otherwise, follow these directions: 1. Set the following configuration settings: 2.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Configuring Viper for Lightbar Guidance Viper allows you to use two Guidance systems, either separately or together. On-screen lightbar External lightbar On-Screen Lightbar 3-Navigating the Viper Interface The on-screen lightbar allows you to use the Viper Guidance system without other external display devices. You must have a Raven Invicta GPS receiver and you must have purchased the Viper Guidance function to use this function.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 2. Select On-Screen Lightbar and press Next. The On-Screen Lightbar Setup screen displays. 3. Using the screen keyboard, enter the LED distances from the swath pattern. LED 1 is the first LED from the lightbar center. LED 7 is the farthest LED from the lightbar center. Helpful Hint: Usually you will use the default settings for the On-Screen Lightbar Setup. Only complete step 3 above if you wish to change these default settings.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 External Lightbar 3-Navigating the Viper Interface In order to use an external lightbar, you must have a Raven external lightbar and Raven GPS receiver. You must make sure that they are both properly configured. See the GPS Comm Port Setup earlier in this chapter for more information about configuring an external lightbar. Press the Next button. The External Lightbar Setup will appear. Select the desired comm port.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Boom Settings and Mapping Boom Setup The Boom Setup feature allows you to enter the width of the entire boom as well as the width of each individual boom section. Important: This screen sets up the overall machine location in relation to the GPS antenna. You must also enter the center (midpoint) for the entire boom in relationship to the GPS antenna. Boom centers to the left of the GPS receiver and behind the GPS receiver are considered negative values.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Setting up Booms 1. Select Menu, then Setup, and Boom. The Boom Setup screen displays. 2. Using the screen keyboard, enter the left or right location of the center of the entire boom in relationship to the GPS antenna in the Left/Right field. If the center of the boom is to the left of the antenna, enter a negative number in this field.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 3. Using the screen keyboard, enter the fore and aft location of the center of the entire boom in relationship to the GPS antenna in the Fore/Aft field. If the boom is behind the GPS antenna, enter a negative number in this field. 4. Using the screen keyboard, enter the overall width of the booms in the Overall Width field. Helpful Hint: The “Overall Width” is the machine width that is used for Guidance control, if the guidance option has been purchased. 5.
6. Press Next. The Boom Section Setup screen displays. 7. Using the screen keyboard, enter the width of each boom section in the corresponding box. 3-Navigating the Viper Interface Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Important: For skipped boom sections, enter a width value of “0”.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 144 8. Press Next when you have entered all of the boom information. The boom summary screen displays. 9. Press a. b. c. OK to accept the current boom setup, Map Booms to change the display characters on the booms, Press on a Boom Section or Summary Entry for Advanced Settings of the selected boom section.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Boom Mapping 3-Navigating the Viper Interface The boom mapping feature allows you to change the order of the booms and the display number of the boom. It also allows you to change the boom order from a logical left-to-right order to a special boom configuration. Viper allows you to map up to 10 booms using this screen. You can use the ‘Wired As’ column to change the order of the booms.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 See the table below for an example of boom mapping information. Logical Wired As Display Character 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 L 1 2 3 4 5 * * R Mapping the Booms 1. From the Boom Setup Summary screen, press the Map Booms button. The Map Booms to Wired Setup screen will display. 2. Change the order of the booms by entering a new order number in the ‘Wired As’ fields. 3.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 5. Change the order of the booms by entering a new order number in the ‘Wired As’ fields. 6. Change the display number for each boom by entering the new boom number in the ‘Display Character’ fields. Boom 1 - Black Boom 2 - Brown Boom 3 - Blue Boom 4 - Black/White Boom 5 - Brown/White Boom 6 - Blue/White Boom 7 - White/Black Boom 8 - White/Brown Boom 9 - White/Blue Boom 10 - Pink 7. Press OK. The Boom Setup Summary screen displays.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Advanced Settings The standard configuration of booms is with the booms end-to-end with no overlap or skips. If you have a special application where the booms are not in this order, use the advanced settings feature of Viper. 148 1. Select Menu, then Setup, then Boom, then Next, and Next. The Boom Setup Summary Screen will display. 2. From the Boom Setup Summary screen, press on a Boom Section or Summary Entry.
3-Navigating the Viper Interface Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 3. Using the screen keyboard, enter the new Section Width value of the boom section width to be changed. 4. Using the screen keyboard, enter the new Left/Right value for the center of the boom section in relation to the GPS antenna if the boom is to be offset from the original location. Press the ‘More Info’ button to see the Boom Section Setup Information (including the relationship of the boom to the GPS antenna).
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 5. Using the screen keyboard, enter the new Fore/Aft value for the center of the boom section in relation to the GPS antenna if the boom is to be offset from the original location. 6. Press a. b. c. 7. 150 Next to go to the next boom section to the right, Previous to go to the previous boom section to the left, OK to save the new settings. If you enter OK, the revised Boom Setup Summary will display. Press OK to save the boom settings.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 C HAPTE R 4 USING THE VIPER SYSTEM Jobs A job is a collection of information about the area of a field in which you are using Viper to apply a product.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 You can select different options to run for the job, based on the features you previously purchased.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Guidance The Swath Guidance feature allows you to use the Guidance CDI and on-screen lightbar. The Viper console is capable of running numerous swathing patters with this feature activated. See Chapter 8 for details on Guidance control. 153 4-Using the Viper System Remember: You must purchase the Guidance feature for your Viper system to activate this function.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 AccuBoom Control The AccuBoom Control option allows the Viper console to automatically turn the boom sections on or off by referencing the coverage map. When AccuBoom sees from the coverage map that the boom has entered an area where product has previously been applied, it turns the boom section off. When the boom section leaves the previously applied area, AccuBoom turns the boom section back on.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 1. Select Menu, then Start Job. 2. Select New Job.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 3. The New Job screen displays. Important: If the AccuBoom Control feature option (shown above) shows ‘No Node’ beside it, you do not have a Program D or later Boom/Speed Node. A Program D or later Boom/Speed node is required to use AccuBoom Control. 156 4. Using the screen keyboard, enter a name for the job in the Job Name field. If no name is entered, the date and time are used for the job name. 5. Select the desired options from the list.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 6. Press Next. The Select Swath Pattern screen displays. 7. Select a swath pattern from the list and press Next. The AccuBoom Setup screen displays if AccuBoom Control was selected in the New Job screen. 157 4-Using the Viper System Important: This selection displays only if you have purchased the Guidance feature for your Viper system and selected Swath Guidance in the New Job Screen.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 8. AccuBoom provides several methods of operation. Select the desired option from this screen: Standard AccuBoom - This method requires no action or additional setup by the operator. The operator simply begins to apply product to the field and the Viper monitors the application and turns boom sections off if they enter into a previously applied area. Create AccuBoom No-Spray Map - This method allows the operator to define no-spray zones within the field.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 10. If you are using a mulitple product console, enter the number of products you are applying. 11. If you are using Product Chaining, check Enable Product Chaining. Note: See Chapter 5 Product Chaining to complete Product Chaining setup. Press Next. The Product #1 Setup screen displays. 13. Using the screen keyboard, enter a product name in the Product Name field. 14. Press Booms. The Select Booms for this Product screen displays.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 160 15. Select the booms you want to use to apply the product and press OK. 16. To apply a prescription map to the job, check VRC. 17. Press Browse to display a list of prescription maps. 18. Select the appropriate prescription map from the list and press OK.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Select the appropriate rate information file for rate conversion and press Next. The Rate Conversion screen displays. 4-Using the Viper System 19.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 20. Enter a conversion factor in the Rate field and press OK. Viper loads the new job information into the console. Helpful Hints: In most applications, the conversion factor will be left at the default setting of “1”. Press the ‘Common Factors’ button to view some common conversion factors. Pausing a Job 1. Select Menu, then Pause Job. Viper pauses the job. Restarting a Paused Job 1. Select Menu, then Cont Job. Viper restarts the paused job.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Viewing an Existing Job When you view an existing job, you cannot add to the job. You would typically use this feature to view information for a saved job. 1. Press Menu, then Start Job, From File, and View Only. The Select Existing Job File screen opens. 2. Select a job from the list and press OK. Viper opens the job. 3. Press Menu, Close Job to close the job when you are finished viewing it.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Deleting Jobs You can delete previous jobs from the Viper system. You have two options for doing this, by date or by selection. Deleting Jobs by Date If you choose to delete jobs by date, the system will delete any jobs older than a certain number of days. 164 1. Select Menu, then Delete Jobs. 2. Make sure the ‘Delete jobs that are ____ days or older’ option is checked, then enter the number of days in the space, shown in the screen below. Then press Next.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 1. Select Menu, then Delete Jobs. 2. Make sure the ‘Delete selected jobs’ option is checked and click Next. 3. Select a job from the list, then click Delete.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Application Reports 4. If you have chosen to delete a job that contains a prescription map, the Rx Map Deletion Warning screen displays. 5. Press OK to delete the job containing the Rx Map or Cancel to save the Rx map. After you have completed a job, you can create an application report that contains the job information. You must create the report when the job is open on your Viper console.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Customer Information Once you have added the customer information, you do not have to add the information again if you do another job for the same customer. You can select the customer name from a list and it is automatically associated with the new job. 167 4-Using the Viper System The Customer Information screen allows you to enter name, address, and customer number information for the application report.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Field Information The Field Information screen allows you to enter a name for the field, as well as crop type, area, and other information. Once you have added the field information, you do not have to add the information again if you do another job for the same customer. You can select the field name from a list and it is automatically associated with the new job.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Field Conditions Once you have added the field condition information, you do not have to add the information again if you do another job for the same customer. You can select the field condition information from a list for each field on the screen and it is automatically associated with the new job. 169 4-Using the Viper System The Field Conditions screen allows you to enter application type, soil condition, and moisture information for a specific field.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Weather Information The Weather Information screen allows you to enter wind speed, wind direction, temperature, and humidity levels. Applicator Information The Applicator Information screen allows you to enter the operator address and license number.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Once you have added the applicator information, you do not have to add the information again if you do another job for the same customer. You can select the applicator name from a list and it is automatically associated with the new job. Vehicle Information 4-Using the Viper System The Vehicle Information screen allows you to enter the tip size, if applicable.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Product Information The Product Information screen allows you to enter product manufacturer, EPA number, and targeted pests information. Once you have associated a manufacturer and an EPA number with a product, that information is automatically saved for that product. If you select the product for a future job, the manufacturer and EPA number displays for the product automatically. If you are applying anhydrous, you can enter the tank number in this screen.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Ingredient Information If you have checked Product Mix in the Product Information screen, the ingredient information screen will display. 4-Using the Viper System The ingredient information screen allows you to enter the ingredients of a mixed product, which includes the manufacturer, EPA number, targeted pests, and mixture rate. You can enter up to five ingredients for a mixed product. Once you have entered the ingredients you want to include in the report, press OK.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 You can view the product mix information by pressing the View button. Report Notes Information The Report Notes screen allows you to enter any additional notes for the application report.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Creating an Application Report 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Select Menu, Report. The Customer information screen displays. Using the screen keyboard, enter the customer information in each field on the screen. Press Next. The Field Information screen displays. Using the screen keyboard, enter the field information in each field on the screen. Press Next. The Field Conditions screen displays.
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Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 C HAPTE R 5 PRODUCT CHAINING The product chaining feature allows you to chain together product tanks or bins when applying product to a field. When one tank or bin runs out, Viper automatically switches to another tank and keeps applying product. This reduces trips made by the operator to refill product. In order to enable product chaining, you must start a new job. You cannot go back and turn on product chaining once you already have a job set up.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 You must enter two or more products in order to enable product chaining. 3. 178 Click Next. The Product Chain Setup screen displays. Select which products you want to chain together and then set the sequence in which the products will be used.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 4. Press Next. 5. The next Produt Chain Setup screen appears, allowing you to set the criteria for how the product will advance. You must select at least one of these options or you will get a setup error. Important: If Advance on Bin Level Sensor Alarm is selected, all products in the chain must have a bin level sensor. 6. Press Next. 179 5-Product Chaining Helpful Hint: If ‘Enable Auto Advance’ is not set, the products WILL NOT advance automatically.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 7. 180 The final Product Chain Setup screen displays. You will first setup the chained products and then any non-chained products. You will now finish the rest of the job setup like you would any other job. For more information on product setup and the rest of the job setup, refer to the ‘Starting a New Job’ section in Chapter 4.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Using Product Chaining The chain is denoted by the letter ‘C’. The super script type indicates the product node in the chain that is currently active. The sub script type indicates the current mode for the active node - ‘O’ = Off, ‘M’ = Manual, and ‘A’ = Automatic. The rate information displayed is for the node that is currently active. The letter ‘C’ will change color if the ‘Enable Auto Advance’ option has been selected. If so, the ‘C’ will be black.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 If you press the Application Rates area, the Application Control screen displays. The button labeled ‘Chain’ is used to access the settings for the node that is listed as ‘Active’ on the button label. The text under the ‘Chain’ button lists the sequential order in which nodes were selected for the chain. If you press the ‘Active’ button, the ‘Select Active Chained Product’ screen displays.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Display Data 5-Product Chaining While you are using the product chaining feature, additional information will be present on the ‘Display Data’ area. To see this information, press the Display Data button and then press in the Display Data area until the information displays. For more information on the Display Data area, see the ‘Display Data’ section in Chapter 3.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Miscellaneous Messages While using the product chaining feature, you will get messages for the alarms or conditions you have set. Below are examples of some of these messages. The message shown below will display if the Vac/Bin alarm condition is received and the ‘Enable Auto Advance’ and ‘Advance on Vac/Bin’ alarm options are selected.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 C HAPTE R 6 USING ACCUBOOM 6 - Using AccuBoom The AccuBoom Control feature allows the Viper system to automatically turn the boom sections On or Off by referencing the coverage map. When AccuBoom detects that the boom has entered an area where a product has previously been applied, it turns Off the boom section that is in that area. When the boom section leaves the previously applied area, AccuBoom turns the boom section back On.
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Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 AccuBoom Control Setup Before you can access and setup AccuBoom, you must have previously purchased the proper supporting hardware components. The AccuBoom Control Setup screen allows you to configure the AccuBoom function. To access this screen, touch the Booms area on the main screen.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 AccuBoom Override The AccuBoom Override feature allows you to momentarily apply product to a previously applied area while you are in a job. This feature is useful when backing into a corner during boundary spraying or to over apply on a heavily infested area of the field. Zero Rate Shut Off Zero Rate Shut Off refers to products for which an Rx Map is used.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 AccuBoom Boom Disable The AccuBoom Boom Disable feature allows you to select which booms you do not want to control with AccuBoom. For example, if you have fence row nozzles that you want to turn on manually, this feature allows you to disable the control AccuBoom has over these booms. You can then use your switches to manually turn on and off the disabled booms. Disabling Booms 1. From the AccuBoom Control Setup screen, press Next.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Zero Rate Shutoff The Zero Rate Shutoff feature allows you to use AccuBoom to automatically turn off product control in areas of an Rx map that has zero rate zones. This is particularly useful for spreader applications. By setting the belt valve setting to PWM Close or Fast Close, AccuBoom will automatically turn off the belt when a zero rate zone is entered.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 2. Using the screen keyboard, enter a value, in seconds, in the AccuBoom Override Sec field. Note: If you have previously entered a value for AccuBoom Override, that value will automatically be present in the AccuBoom Override field. 192 3. Move into the position where you want to spray. Press the Activate button. 4.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 5. Once the set override time has run out, AccuBoom will automatically regain control. AccuBoom Spray/No-Spray Zones 6 - Using AccuBoom AccuBoom can be set up to operate based on a variety of different maps that define spray and no-spray zones. The AccuBoom Setup screen allows the operator to select the desired method of operation for AccuBoom. Only one of the four possible methods can be selected for a given job.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Standard AccuBoom Method The standard method automatically maps the areas that are sprayed. The booms automatically turn off if they enter into a previously sprayed area. An Rx map may be used to further control the AccuBoom operation in this mode. If an Rx map is used, the Rx map defines field boundaries and no spray zones. The extents of the Rx map define the field boundaries while zero rate zones define areas where AccuBoom automatically turns the booms off.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Load AccuBoom No-Spray Map Method 6 - Using AccuBoom This method allows you to load a map that has already been created. If this method is selected, pressing the Next button will display a new screen showing the AccuBoom maps that are contained on the storage card. The operator can then select the desired map to load. No further setup is required.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Create Map From Field Boundary Method This method allows the operator to select an existing field boundary to use in creating a no-spray field boundary. When the Next button is pressed, a new screen is displayed showing the names of the fields stored on the Viper storage card. The operator selects the desired field boundary to create a no-spray boundary for the field.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Changing Spray/No-Spray Default Colors A set of default colors is provided for the Spray and No-Spray zones. You can change the colors that are used to identify spray and no-spray zones. 1. Select Menu. 2. Select Setup, Maps, and Scout Maps. Helpful Hint: The spray and no-spray labels will be grayed out and cannot be changed, but the color can be changed by the operator. 3. Press Color next to the Spray or No-Spray feature name. The Feature Colors screen displays.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 AccuBoom Spray/No-Spray Maps You can create an AccuBoom spray/no-spray map ahead of time using the scouting function or you can create the map when you start a new job. The first step in creating an AccuBoom Spray/No-Spray map is to define the spray and no-spray zones within a field. These zones are created in the same method as boundary fields. Helpful Hint: The spray and no-spray selections will only be available while creating a map.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 5. Select an offset shift for the boundary that is in relationship to one-half the boom width. 6. Press OK. Viper draws the boundary line on the Scout map as you drive around the boundary. 7. To close the boundary, press Finish. Helpful Hint: Spray/No-Spray zones do not have the auto close feature. You will need to select Finish and the Zone to finish at the end of the boundary. 8. Repeat steps 3 to 7 for each Spray or No-Spray boundary you want to define.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 10. Press the Create Map button. The spray and no-spray zones previously created will be converted to an AccuBoom Spray/No-Spray zone map. The previously created spray and no-spray zones will be removed from the Scout tab and will appear as an AccuBoom Spray/No-Spray map. This map is now available by selecting the AccuBoom tab. The zones will be colored according to their type and the default colors previously selected for spray and no-spray zones.
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C HAPTE R 7 USING AUTOBOOM The Autoboom feature, used in conjuction with Viper, adjusts the height of your booms automatically at speeds of up to 20 mph in all terrains. Using your boom’s hydraulics, Autoboom’s parallel hydraulic system always keeps the hydraulic valves open, gently balancing the hydraulic cylinders and allowing the booms to descend or elevate effortlessly. There are two Autoboom systems that can be controlled by Viper; PowerGlide Plus and UltraGlide.
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Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 Calibrating Autoboom Use this procedure if this is the first time you are calibrating an Autoboom system or if the default settings have been restored. Important: Be sure to have the boom unfolded and approximately 30” from the ground. With Autoboom connected to the Viper, the main Viper screen will display ‘Calibration Required’ in the Autoboom area of the main screen when it is initially installed. 1.
7 - Using AutoBoom Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Calibrating UltraGlide Autoboom 2. In the Mode area in the upper left hand corner of the Autoboom Control screen, select either UltraGlide or PowerGlide Plus depending upon the Autoboom system installed on your machine. Go to the corresponding instructions below to calibrate either and UltraGlide system or a PowerGlide Plus system. 1. Select UltraGlide under Mode in the upper left hand corner of the Autoboom Control screen. 2.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 3. Press the CAL Left button to start the automatic calibration of the left boom. Important: The left boom will lift into the air and then fall. This is part of the calibration process. Use caution to be sure the area is clear of people or hardware before starting the process. 4. The CAL Left button will change to a STOP CAL button and ‘Calibrating’ will flash under the button. This indicates that the calibration process has begun.
7 - Using AutoBoom Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Important: If the boom fails to calibrate, press the STOP CAL button to stop the calibration and see your Autoboom manual for more information. 5. The left boom cal button disappears and Left-Calibrated displays under the previously displayed CAL Left button when the left boom calibration process is complete.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 6. Press the CAL Right button to start the calibration process of the right boom. Important: The right boom will lift into the air and then fall. This is part of the calibration process. Use caution to be sure the area is clear of people or hardware before starting the process. 7. The CAL Right button will now display STOP CAL and ‘Calibrating’ will flash under the button. This indicates that the calibration process has begun.
Calibrating UltraGlide In PowerGlide Plus Mode The UltraGlide Autoboom system may be used in either the UltraGlide mode or the PowerGlide Plus mode. You may want to run UltraGlide in PowerGlide Plus mode when you are doing pre-emergence applications where the booms are closer to the ground. Gauge wheels can be added to the booms to further protect the booms under these conditions. Important: If you are running in PowerGlide Plus mode, you must have Autoboom gauge wheels installed on both booms. 1.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 Helpful Hint: If no sensors are detected when PowerGlide Plus mode is selected, UltraGlide will operate in the PowerGlide Plus mode. Use the calibration instructions under Calibrating PowerGlide Plus in the following section to calibrate UltraGlide in PowerGlide Plus mode. 3. Press the CAL Left button to start the automatic calibration of the left boom. Important: The left boom will lift into the air and then fall. This is part of the calibration process.
7 - Using AutoBoom Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Important: If the boom fails to calibrate, press the STOP CAL button to stop the calibration and see your Autoboom manual for more information. 5. The left cal button disappears and Left-Calibrated displays under the previously displayed CAL Left button when the left boom calibration process is complete. 6. Press the CAL Right button to start the calibration process for the right boom.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 Important: The right boom will lift into the air and then fall. This is part of the calibration process. Use caution to be sure the area is clear of people or hardware before starting the process. 7. The CAL Right button will now display STOP CAL and ‘Calibrating’ will flash under the button. This indicates that the calibration process has begun.
Calibrating PowerGlide Plus Autoboom 1. Select PowerGlide Plus under the Mode area in the upper left hand corner of the Autoboom Control screen. The following screen will display. 2. Press the Calibrate button. The Calibrate PowerGlide Plus screen displays. 3. Press the CAL Boom button. The boom will automatically calibrate. There will be a ‘Calibrating’ message blinking on the screen during calibration. Once the calibration has been completed, the following screen will display.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 216 4. Press the OK button to return to the main Viper screen. The AutoBoom Control screen will display. 5. Press the Enable Left and Enable Right buttons. 6. Go to the end of each boom and lift up. Watch the responsiveness of the boom. 7. Adjust the Down Speed using the up and down arrows to make the boom lighter (Down Arrow) or heavier (Up Arrow). The larger the Down Speed number, the heavier the boom will be. 8. Press Disable Left and Disable Right.
Autoboom Operation Once the Autoboom system has been calibrated, startup is as simple as turning on Autoboom and enabling the left and/or right booms via the Viper main screen or by pressing the boom down buttons on the machine joystick or console switches. From the main screen, you should see a screen that looks similar to this: 1. Press the Autoboom area displaying ‘Autoboom Off’ on the Viper main screen. The following screen will display.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 218 2. Press the AutoBoom On radio button. 3. Press OK to return to the Viper main screen. The following screen will display.
Enabling Autoboom The left and right Autoboom control can be enabled directly from the Viper main menu. Simply press the left and right “A” in the Autoboom area to enable or disable Autoboom control. When the “A” is gray, Autoboom control is disabled. When the “A” is green, Autoboom control is enabled.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 Autoboom Status Display The current status of Autoboom can be quickly and easily determined by viewing the Autoboom area on the Viper main screen. The following status indicators will display in the AutoBoom area on the Viper main screen. Autoboom is detected and calibrated but currently turned off. Turn on Autoboom to use. Autoboom is detected but is not calibrated. You must calibrate Autoboom before you can use it.
UltraGlide System Adjustment Autoboom uses default settings for sensor height, sensitivity and speed. Normally, these values will work for your machine. The default setting for the Sensitivity is 15 and the Speed is 25. If the booms start to oscillate or act otherwise unstable, this is an indication that either the Speed or the Sensitivity is set too high. Reducing the set point for either should improve performance.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 To Adjust Speed: 1. 2. PowerGlide Plus System Adjustment Press the up arrow in the Speed area of the Autoboom Control screen to increase the speed at which the boom raises and lowers. Press the down arrow in the Speed area of the Autoboom Control screen to decrease the speed at which the boom raises and lowers. In the PowerGlide Plus mode, Autoboom uses a default setting for the Down Speed. Normally, this value will work for your machine.
7 - Using AutoBoom Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 To Adjust the Pressure Alarm Point: 1. 2. Press the up arrow in the Pressure Alarm area of the Calibrate screen to increase the alarm pressure trigger level. Press the down arrow in the Pressure Alarm area of the Calibrate screen to decrease the sensitivity of the boom response. To Adjust Heaviest Setting: 1. 2. Press the up arrow in the Heaviest area of the Autoboom Control screen if more weight is desired to the maximum Down Speed setting.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 Resetting Defaults In some situations, it may be necessary to reset the system defaults. Important: Resetting the system defaults will erase all calibration settings and require the system to be recalibrated. Resetting UltraGlide Defaults: 224 1. Press in the Autoboom area on the Viper main screen. The following screen will display. 2. Press the Calibrate button. The Calibrate UltraGlide screen displays.
7 - Using AutoBoom Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 3. 3. Press Reset. The Reset Autoboom System screen displays. Press Yes to Reset Autoboom or No to return to the calibrate screen.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 Resetting PowerGlide Plus Defaults: 226 1. Press in the Autoboom area on the Viper main screen. The following screen will display. 2. Press the Calibrate button. The Calibrate PowerGlide Plus screen displays. 3. Press Reset. The Reset Autoboom System screen displays.
7 - Using AutoBoom Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 3. Press Yes to Reset Autoboom or No to return to the calibrate screen.
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Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 8 VIPER GUIDANCE To use the Guidance feature, you must have a DGPS receiver, such as the receivers listed below. Below you will see the hardware diagrams for these receivers. To purchase a DGPS receiver, contact your distributor. You must purchase the Guidance feature to use this function.
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Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 Swathing Patterns Patterns After you have set up the Guidance feature, you must select a swathing pattern for your job. Remember: By pressing the down arrow (shown below) you can scroll down to view other swathing patterns. Once you have selected a swathing pattern for your job, you cannot change to another swathing pattern while in that job. The following swathing patterns are available.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Straight AB The Straight AB pattern allows you to set a straight swathing pattern that is based on the first pass driven. 8 - Viper Guidance Helpful Hint: The Guidance screen will display once you are in the job. Setting the Straight AB Pattern During the job setup, select Straight AB for the swath pattern. Once the job is started: 1. Press Set A to start the first swath path. 2. Drive to the end of the first swath path. 3. Press Set B.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 Contour Fixed The Contour Fixed pattern allows you to set a curved swathing pattern that is based on the first pass driven. Setting the Contour Fixed Pattern During the job setup, select Contour Fixed as the swath pattern. Once the job is started: 1. 2. 3. Press Set A to start the first contoured swath path. Drive to the end of the first contoured swath path. Press Set B. The first contoured swath path is now set.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 1. Press Set A to start the first contoured swath path. 2. Drive to the end of the first contoured swath path. 3. Press Set B. The first contoured swath path is now set. Viper assigns the second swath path based on the direction in which you turn the vehicle after you have pressed Set B. All consecutive swath paths are based on the contour pattern of the first swath pass driven.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 Contour 2 Button The Contour 2 Button pattern allows you to set a curved swath pattern based on the last swath path driven. Setting the Contour 2 Button Pattern During the job setup, select Contour 2 Button as the swath pattern. Once the job is started: 236 1. Press Set A to start the first contoured swath path. 2. Drive to the end of the first contoured swath. 3. Press Set B. The first swath pattern is now set.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 C Clamp 8 - Viper Guidance The C Clamp pattern allows you to set a straight pattern for a field with double headlands on two opposite sides of the field. Setting the C Clamp Pattern During the job setup, select C Camp as the swath pattern. Once the job is started: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Enter the field in the direction of the double headland and press Set CClamp 1. Drive to the end of the first headland pass and press Set CClamp 2.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 Headlands Separate The Headlands Separate pattern allows you to set a straight swathing pattern for a field that has a headland area around the boundary of the field. Setting the Headlands Separate Pattern During the job setup, select Headlands Separate as the swath pattern. Once the job is started: 1. 2. 3. Enter the headland area and press Begin Boundary. Drive the boundary of the field. Viper records the path you drive through the headlands area.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Headlands Combined 8 - Viper Guidance The Headlands Combined pattern allows you to set a straight swathing pattern for a field that has a headland area around the boundary of the field. Setting the Headlands Combined Pattern During the job setup, select Headlands Combined as the swath pattern. Once the job is started: 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter the headland area and press Set A. Drive to the end of the first swath path and press Set B. The first swath pattern is now set.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 Headlands 2 Separate The Headlands 2 Separate pattern allows you to set a straight swathing pattern for a field that has a double headlands area around the boundary of the field. Setting the Headlands 2 Separate Pattern During the job setup, select Headlands 2 Separate as the swath pattern. Once the job is started: 1. 2. 3. Enter the headland area and press Begin Boundary.. Drive to the boundary of the field.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Headlands 2 Combined 8 - Viper Guidance The Headlands 2 Combined pattern allows you to set a straight swathing pattern for a field that has a double headlands area around the boundary of the field. This pattern uses the A and B points of the first leg of the headlands as the reference swath after two headland passes. Setting the Headlands 2 Combined Pattern During the job setup, select Headlands 2 Combined as the swath pattern. Once the job is started: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 All consecutive swath paths are based on the original A-B swath path points. Helpful Hint: Viper displays a distance to headland countdown when you are approaching or leaving the headlands area. Spiral The Spiral pattern allows you to set a swathing pattern that is based on an outside boundary and works toward the center of the field. Setting the Spiral Pattern During the job setup, select Spiral as the swath pattern. Once the job is started: 1. 2. 3.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 5. Press Swath + to move to the inside of the field when you have completed the next swath path. Press Swath - to move to the outside of the field when you have completed the next swath path. Helpful Hint: You must press Swath + after each swath path through the field in order to initiate guidance for the next swath path through the field. The One Step pattern allows you to set a swathing pattern that is based on a straight back and forth pattern.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 Seed The Seed pattern allows you to set a swathing pattern that is based on a straight back and forth pattern. It also allows you to re-calibrate the pattern to correct for drift error. Setting the Seed Pattern During the job setup, select Seed as the swath pattern. Once the job is started: 244 1. Press Set A to start the first swath path. 2. Drive to the end of the first swath path. 3. Press Set B. The first swath path is now set. 4.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Headlands with Contour 8 - Viper Guidance The Headlands with Contour pattern allows you to set a contoured swathing pattern for a field that has a headlands area around the boundary of the field. You can set the A-B points either inside the boundary area or inside the field area. Setting the Headlands with Contour Pattern During the job setup, select Headlands with Contour as the swath pattern. Once the job is started: 1. 2. 3.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 Headlands 2 with Contour The Headlands 2 with Contour pattern allows you to set a contoured swathing pattern for a field that has a headlands area around the boundary of the field. You can set the A-B points either inside the boundary area or inside the field area. Setting the Headlands 2 with Contour Pattern During the job setup, select Headlands 2 with Contour as the swath pattern. Once the job is started: 1. 2. 3.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Helpful Hint: You can also set the A-B points as you drive the headlands area of the field. 7. Drive to the end of the first swath path and press Set B. The first swath path is now set. Viper uses the A-B line for guidance until you clear that line from the screen. Also, you can have multiple swath lines in a field while using this pattern. You can clear old lines by pressing anywhere on the screen.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 Using the Guide Tab Once you have opened a job and selected the Guidance pattern, Viper displays the Guide tab. The map area displays a Course Direction Indicator (CDI) in the form of a circle with an arrow that points in the direction of the travel of the vehicle. You can access the on-screen buttons that allow you to operate the Guidance system.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Lightbar Display The on-screen lightbar displays if you have selected that function when setting up the Guidance system. The lightbar displays at all times, regardless of which tab you are using. This allows you to use the Guidance feature at all times. The Off-Swath distance displays the actual distance the vehicle is off the swath path. Swath Number The Swath number displays the actual number of swath paths completed by the vehicle.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 Recal A-B Button The Recal A-B button allows you to adjust the A-B line reference for all successive swaths to the new adjusted reference line. To use this function, you must determine the precise position of where you are in the current swath path and position the vehicle on that point. Once you have positioned the vehicle in the proper position, you can re-calibrate the A-B swath line to that line reference.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Set Flag\Goto Flag\Clear Flag Button Set a flag that marks the specific point in the field whre you stopped applying product (for example, you ran out of product). Return to the flagged point when you return to the field. Clear the flagged point. Using the Flag Feature 1. When you want to set the flagged point, press Set Flag. Viper displays a flag on the screen that marks the point in the field. The button then changes to Goto Flag. 2.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 Nav Needle Moving The Nav Needle Moving button allows you to let the CDI needle move on the screen in the direction in which the vehicle is moving. The swath line remains on the screen as a vertical line. The swath line moves either away from or towards the CDI depending on the actual position of the vehicle in relation to the swath line.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Press the Save A-B button. The Save AB Line screen will display. 5. Using the screen keyboard, enter a name for the AB line in the box. If no name is entered, the date and time are used for the AB line. Press OK, the AB line will be saved and you will be returned to the guidance screen. 8 - Viper Guidance 4. 6. Helpful Hint: You should name each AB line so that it can be easily recognized at a later date.
Viper Installation and Operation Manual 2.08 Loading An AB Line During the job setup, select Straight AB for the swath pattern. Once the job is started: 1. Press the Load A-B button. The Select AB Line File screen will display. 2. 3. 254 Select the desired AB line from the list provided. Press OK. The AB line will be saved and you will be returned to the guidance screen.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 C HAPTE R 9 UNDERSTANDING FLASHDISK FILES Flashdisk File Structure When you first start using your Viper console, the internal Viper operating system automatically creates certain files and folders on the flashdisk. These files and folders will be where the Viper system later stores data files, such as navigation files, map files, and job files.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 AutoBoom Alarms The AutoBoom Alarms folder will be created if Enable Alarm Logging is checked in the AutoBoom control screen. The AutoBoom Alarm folder will create a new file each time the Viper is started. The Autoboom Alarm files have a .txt extension and can be read by any text editor. You do not need to save these files and this folder can be cleaned off the card during card maintenance.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 RxMaps Folder The rxMaps folder contains the prescription maps used for future jobs. You must save the .shp, .shx, and .dbf files associated with the prescription map to this folder. Viper uses these files to generate a file with a .mem extension that is used by the Viper OS. The .mem file is not viewable. RxMaps\colors Sub-folder The colors sub-folder contains the color information files for the prescription maps and has a .rxc extension.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Vnav Folder The vnav folder contains the swath settings and guidance status information that have a .vnv extension. Viper saves this information only if you have the guidance feature and you have used the feature for a job. This file is used by the Viper OS and is not viewable. Zulu.ini File The zulu.ini file contains the configuration and user settings for the Viper console. This file is specific to the Viper with which it is being used.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 C HAPTE R 10 EXTERNAL SERIAL RATE CONTROL The Viper is capable of receiving serial rate information from an external source to control product application. One source of external serial rate information is the GreenSeeker® RT200 by NTech Industries, Inc. The Viper can be set up to receive serial rate information from the GreenSeeker® RT200 on the Viper auxiliary comm port.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Helpful Hint: If you have a serial console connected to the Viper, the Console Comm Port screen displays. Press Next to display the Auxiliary Comm Port screen. 3. Set the Auxiliary Comm Port settings to: 4. 5. Baud = 9600 Data Bits = 8 Parity = None Stop Bits = 2 Select the Serial Rate radio button. Press OK to return to the main Viper screen. Connecting the GreenSeeker® RT200 to Viper 1. 2.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 10. Using the screen keyboard, enter a product name in the Product Name field. For External Serial Rate Control, select Serial Rate. Important: The Serial Rate selection will only appear if the Auxiliary Comm Port has been configured for Serial Rate. If the Serial Rate selection does not appear in the Product #1 setup screen, go back and set up the Auxiliary Comm Port for Serial Rate. 11. Press OK. 261 10 - External Serial Rate Control 9.
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Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 C HAPTE R 11 RBin VIEWER The RBin Viewer is used on your personal computer to view and print application reports that have been previously created using Viper. You can also use the RBin to export the application data as a shapefile for use in other software packages. With Version 1.12 you can now also edit key information such as customer information and product information.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 4. 264 Click on the most recent Rbin Viewer in the list. The following screen will display.
Installing the RBin Viewer 5. Click on Download Now. The following screen will display. 6. Click on Save. The following screen will display. 7. Select the desired folder on your C Drive that you want to save the Rbin file to. The Rbin file in .zip form will be saved to your hard drive under the directory selected. The Rbin file you have downloaded will be in zipped form. You will need to unzip the file before you can install it on your computer. Some operating systems can unzip the file directly.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 To Install the RBin viewer: 266 1. Go to the folder you have saved the Rbin file to. 2. Unzip the Rbin viewer zipped folder. The following file will be displayed. 3. Double click on Setup English.exe. The following screen will display.
4. Click on Next. The following screen will display. 5. Read the license agreement and select ‘I accept the terms in the license agreement’. Click Next and the following screen displays.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 6. 7. 268 Review the release notes on the latest version of Rbin Viewer to familiarize yourself with what has been added to the Rbin Viewer. Press Next and the following screen displays. Click Next and the following screen displays.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Click on Install. Rbin viewer will be installed on your computer. Once the installation is complete, the following screen will display. 9. Leave the box checked next to ‘Launch the program’ if you want to immediately lauch the RBin viewer, or uncheck the box to launch the Rbin viewer at a later time. 11 - Rbin Viewer 8.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Viewing Rbin Files You can view application reports that have been created by Viper. These reports include the following: Coverage map Customer name, address, and identification number Operator information Field information Equipment used to apply the product Weather information Product information Any associated notes You can use this format to supply reports about the product applied to specific fields. To Open an Rbin Report 270 1. 2.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Important: You can only view reports stored on your personal computer. You must have previously archived them from your flashdisk to your personal computer for them to be available in the Browse list. Click Open. The report opens in the Rbin Viewer. 5. When you are finished viewing the file, you can close the file by selecting File from the drop down menu, then Close. 11 - Rbin Viewer 4.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Exporting Shapefiles The Rbin report is a simple comprehensive report of the application job. If more detailed information is needed on the application job, Rbin allows you to export more detailed data in the form of a polygon shapefile.
Toolbar Options 3. 4. Select File from the Rbin drop down menu. Select Export. The following screen will display. 5. Select a folder to save the file in and click to Save. The Rbin will be saved to the folder selected. The Rbin toolbar contains three icons which provide quick links to coverage map options.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 To Select the coverage display options: 1. 2. Open the desired Rbin file. Select either the S (Single Color) or M (Multicolor) icon. Helpful Hint: In single color mode, any field area that has had product applied to it will be colored in. Only one color will be displayed and no indication will be shown for over or under application. In the multicolor mode, any field area that has had product applied to it will be colored in with one of three colors.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 To change coverage map colors: Open the desired Rbin file. Select the Color Palette icon from the Rbin toolbar. 3. Select the desired coverage range (High, OK, or Low). 4. Select the desired color and click on OK to change the color of the selected application range. 11 - Rbin Viewer 1. 2.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 5. Rbin Options Press the OK button on the coverage map colors window to finish color selection. The Rbin Viewer has several options to allow you to customize the report output. This includes: Units Layout Language Manual Console Display Export Settings Edit Rbin Reset History To Change the Units of Measure 276 1. 2. Open Rbin Viewer. Select Options from the drop down menu selection. 3. Select Units from the drop down menu.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 4. Select English or Metric and press OK. The units of measure on the Rbin report will now be in the selected units. 1. 2. Open Rbin Viewer. Select Options from the drop down menu selection. 3. Select Layout from the drop down menu.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 278 4. Click on the Browse button. 5. 6. Select the desired layout, then click the Open button. Select the OK button and the layout will change to the selected layout.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 1. 2. Open Rbin Viewer. Select Options from the drop down menu selection. 3. Select Language from the drop down menu. 4. Select the desired language and press OK. 11 - Rbin Viewer To Change the Language: Important: You will need to close and reopen the Rbin Viewer before the language changes take affect.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Enabling Manual Console Display If an Rbin file has been created with Viper in the Manual Console mode, the standard Rbin report will not display any coverage map as no coverage has been reported to the Rbin report. The Manual Console Display allows you to view the areas of the field that were recorded with the “Boom On”. To Enable Manual Console Display 280 1. 2. 3. Open the Rbin Viewer. Select a file to be viewed.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Export Settings The Export Settings feature allows you to modify how the Rbin report is displayed. Two setting options are available. Show Zero-Rate Filter Overlap Show Zero Rate - When the ‘Show Zero Rate’ option is unchecked, the Rbin report will show only those areas that have product applied to them. If the ‘Show Zero Rate’ option is checked, any area that is driven over will be shown whether product was applied or not.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 5. 6. Check or uncheck the boxes next to ‘Show Zero-Rate’ and ‘Filter Overlap’ depending upon the report desired. Press OK to return to the Rbin viewer and to apply the settings. Editing an Rbin Report Rbin 1.12 now allows you to edit certain fields of data in the Rbin report.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 1. 2. 3. Open Rbin Viewer. Select a file to be edited. Select Options from the drop down menu. 4. Select Edit Rbin. The following screen displays. 5. Edit the data in the fields using the keyboard on your computer. Helpful Hint: The data you enter into the editing boxes is saved in a history file on your computer. You can pull up this data when you open a new Rbin. The data is automatically sorted in alphabetical order for ease of use. 6. Press Next.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 284 7. 8. Edit the data in the fields using the keyboard on your computer. If you are using a product mix, check the Product Mix box in the desired product information box. when you check the product mix box, the Done button on the Edit Products screen will change to a Next button. 9. Press the Next button to go to the Edit Ingredients screen.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 10. 11. Enter the product mix information in the appropriate boxes on the Edit Ingredients screen. When you have completed entering the product mix information, press the Done button to save the edits and exit the editing function. The information typed in while editing an Rbin is stored on your computer in a ‘History’ file. This file will be added to each time you enter a new Customer, Field, Operator, Miscellaneous item, or Product.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 286 4. Select Reset History. The following screen displays. 5. Select Yes to delete ALL editing history items. Press No to save the current editing history items.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 C HAPTE R 12 TROUBLESHOOTING THE VIPER SYSTEM This chapter contains information on troubleshooting the Viper system. Please read through all sections in this chapter before contacting technical support, as many common questions are answered here. This section contains information about possible issues and solutions for the Viper system.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 General Issues Issue Viper does not power up. Possible Cause No power to unit Solution Check for +12VDC on pin 24 of the Viper power cable. Blown Fuse Check for continuity in 5 amp fuse in Viper power cable. Brightness turned down to low Hold down the Menu button while pressing the up arrow button. Poor ground Make sure that pin 1 is connected to the battery ground. Unit is locked up Remove the power and re-apply the power. Storage card not found.
Issue Red 'X' in product control area on the main screen Possible Cause Control console not turned on Solution Turn on the power switch on the control console. No connection between the Control console and the Viper console Check the connections between the control console and the Viper console. Wrong console selected Verify the model of the console and select the correct console from the product control setup menu (Menu>Setup>Prod Control>).
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Setup Issues Issue Previous settings have been lost 290 Possible Cause Settings data deleted from the flashdisk Solution Review Chapter 9 and Appendix A for flashdisk information. Poor CAN connections See the CAN Troubleshooting section. Profile displays as default No profile loaded into Viper Create a profile and load it into Viper.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Job Issues Possible Cause Boom switches are turned off Solution Turn boom and master switch on. AccuBoom enabled but machine not moving Move the machine out of the applied zone. CAN is disconnected See the CAN Troubleshooting section. The boom is not set up properly Check the boom setup from the Setup menu. Nodes not completely programmed Check Node calibration and ensure all calibration is completed.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Rx Map Issues Issue Prescription map takes a long time to load Possible Cause Map has too many polygons or points Solution Use fewer polygons or points on the prescription map. The total number of polygons on a prescription map should not exceed 1000 polygons or 4000 points. Only one prescription map loads You have a single product registration Purchase a multi-product registration from your distributor.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 The following table provides issues and solutions about error messages displayed on the Viper system. General Error Messages Issue Storage card not found. Viper program connot continue… Possible Cause Flashdisk is missing Solution Turn off the power to the Viper console, insert the flashdisk, and turn the Viper console on again. The Activation key you have entered is not valid Incorrect Activation key entered Re-enter the Activation key.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Issue Missing Scout File Possible Cause Scout files have been deleted from the scout folder but other folders contain files associated with the job. Solution If you are not working on the specified job, delete all files with the same name from all the other folders on the flashdisk. Use the Delete Jobs function to delete the remaining files. Make sure to keep a backup on your personal computer if you want to use the job again. Rx Colors error.
Issue You must set up the boom information in the Setup menu Possible Cause When starting a job, this message displays if the booms have not been setup Solution Configure the boom information in the Setup menu. You have not set up all of the products for this job You have not entered the information for all of the products during the job setup routine. Make sure that all products have an assigned product name.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Variable Rate Control (VRC) Error Messages 296 Issue Browse Rx Files Possible Cause VRC must be selected in order to enter prescription information Solution Select VRC in the Product Setup screen. VRC must be selected in order to enter prescription information VRC was not selected during the product setup Select VRC in the Product Setup screen. No VRC Products There are no more selections to make Press OK to start the job.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 GPS Error Messages Issue No GPS Coverage warning Possible Cause You must have GPS coverage to start a non-VRC (Variable Rate Control) job Solution Make sure that the GPS data is being received by the Viper system. Warning: You do not have optimum GPS coverage. Some features may be disabled. GPS reception does not have differential correction.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 CAN Troubleshooting Although the control algorithm is located within the CAN node, all of the same troubleshooting techniques that you use in a traditional hard-wired system still apply to a CAN system. CAN allows for modularization of the control system, but the behavior of the system remains the same. Flow and speed sensors, as well as the control valve and boom valves, are used in the same fashion.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 APPENDIX A FLASHDISK MAINTENANCE Overview Maintenance can be defined as the process of archiving specific files from the storage card and deleting files that are no longer needed. It is recommended that the user perform this maintenance at the end of each day. If this is not possible, maintenance should be performed at least once a week. Flashdisk maintenance ensures that the Viper system can perform at optimal efficiency by removing files that are no longer needed.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 The user may choose to delete the “rxMaps” folder. If Rx map color templates have been previously created, these are stored in the “colors” folder that is contained within the ‘rxMaps” folder. In this scenario, the “rxMaps” folder should not be deleted, but the individual prescription maps contained within this folder could be deleted if they are no longer needed. Standard Maintenance Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Advanced Maintenance Procedure 1. Cut and paste the rbin files contained within the “rbin” folder on the flashdisk to the ‘Viper Rbin’ file you created on your personal computer. 2. From the “jobs” folder, delete all files, with the exception of the file(s) noted above. Ensure these file(s) are not deleted and remain in the “jobs” folder. 3. From the “scout” folder, delete all files, with the exception of the file(s) noted above.
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Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 APPENDIX B CALCULATING THE BOOM WIDTH (CALIBRATION) FOR LIQUID APPLICATIONS You can calculate boom calibration for two different types of spray applications, Broadcast spraying and Band spraying. Broadcast Spraying Calculate the boom width by mulitplying the number of tips in each boom section by the space between each tip in the section. This will give you the width for each boom section.
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Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 APPENDIX C CALCULATING AND VERIFICATION OF SPREADER CONSTANT Calculation of Spreader Constant For RATE displayed in 1 lb. [1 kg] increments: L = Length in inches [centimeters] of belt travel per 1 revolution of the encoder GH = Gate Height in inches [centimeters] GW = Gate Width in inches [centimeters] English (US): Spreader Constant = 311,040 1 lb.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Example: Old Spreader Constant = 228 [797] Total Volume amount = 2000 lbs [4400 kg] Actual Weight Unloaded = 1950 lbs [4290 kg] English: Corrected Spreader Constant (lb..) = (228 x 2000)/1950 Corrected Spreader Constant = 234 Metric: Corrected Spreader Constant (kg.) = [797 x 4400]/4290 Corrected Spreader Constant = [817] Repeat this procedure until the weight of the metered materials equals the total volume value.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 APPENDIX D CALCULATING SPEED CALIBRATION To ensure that you are applying the correct amount of product to a field, you must calibrate the speed of the vehicle to the Viper system. Confirm that the Speed Cal is set to 598 (English units) or 152 (Metric units). The following instructions show you how to properly calculate the correct speed calibration. Calculating the Speed Calibration 1. Press Product Control, then Tally Registers. The Tally Registers screen displays.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 3. Drive the vehicle a distance of one mile (or one kilometer if using metric units). Important: Do not use the odometer on the vehicle to determine the distance. Use either section lines or highway markers to ensure that you have driven the correct distance. 4. Read the distance value displayed in the Feet field. This value should be 5280 if you drove the vehicle exactly one mile.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 APPENDIX E CALCULATING CALIBRATIONS FOR LIQUID AND GRANULAR APPLICATIONS Calculating Valve Calibration To ensure that you are applying the proper amount of product to the field, you must calibrate the valves used to deliver the product. Viper uses the valve calibration number to control the response time of the control valve motor to changes in the vehicle speed.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Valve Speed Digit This value controls the response time of the control valve motor. If you set the valve speed too fast, the valve will over correct and the system can start to oscillate. The following valves have specific values: Standard Control Valve: This valve has a range of values from 1 to 9, with 1 being slow and 9 being fast. Fast and Fast Close Control Valve: These valves have a range of values from 0 to 9, with 0 for fast and 9 for slow.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 The chart below shows examples of different tips and configurations: Tip Color Verifying Flow Rate Limits Tip No. Yellow 80 deg. XR8002 110 deg. XR11002 Blue XR8003 XR11003 Red XR8004 XR11004 Brown XR8005 XR11005 15 20 30 40 60 15 20 30 40 60 15 20 30 40 60 15 20 30 40 60 Capacity Capacity Gallons Per Acre Nozzle Nozzle in GPM in oz./min. 5 MPH 6 MPH 7 .12 15 7.3 6.1 .14 18 8.4 7.0 .17 22 10.3 8.6 .20 26 11.9 9.9 .25 32 14.6 12.1 .18 23 10.9 9.1 .21 27 12.
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Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 APPENDIX F TESTING THE SPEED SENSOR EXTENSION CABLE Verify that the system is in the Wheel Speed Sensor mode while testing the cable. Disconnect the extension cable from the Speed Sensor Assembly cable. Hold the extension cable connector so that the keyway is pointing in the 12 o’clock position as shown below. Pin Designations and Voltage Readings The following tables show the following pin designations and voltage readings.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Testing the Speed Sensor Extension Cable 1. Press Product Control. 2. Press the Miscellaneous box. Enter 1000 as the Speed Cal and press OK.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 3. Press Tally Registers. 4. Press the Reset button next to the Distance box. 5. With a small jumper wire (or paper clip), short between the 10 o’clock and 6 o’clock sockets with a ‘short-no-short’ motion. Each time contact is made, the Distance total should increase by increments of 1 or more. 6. If the Distance total does not increase, remove the section of cable and repeat the test at the connector that is the next closest to the node.
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Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 APPENDIX G TESTING THE FLOW METER CABLES Before starting this test, disconnect the flow meter cable from the flow meter. Hold the flow meter cable so that the keyway is pointing in the 12 o’clock position as shown below. Pin Designations and Voltage Readings The following tables show the following pin designations and voltage readings.
Viper Installation and Operators Manual 2.08 Testing the Flow Meter Cable 1. Press Product Control. 2. Press the Data Box 2. 3. Enter the number ‘1’ in the Meter Cal field and press OK. 1 4. 318 Press Tally Registers.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 5. Note the ‘Ttl Vol’ (total volume) column and the numbers for each node. 6. Turn the boom switches and the Master switch ‘On’. 7. With a small jumper wire (or paper clip), short between the 2 o’clock and 6 o’clock sockets with a ‘short-no-short’ motion. Each time contact is made, the Ttl Vol number should increase by increments of 1 or more. 8.
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Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 APPENDIX H USING THE INVICTA FRONT PANEL PROGRAM WITH THE VIPER SYSTEM The Invicta Front Panel Program can be used to configure the Raven Invicta DGPS receivers, (110, 115, 210, 310) only. Initializing the Invicta Front Panel Program 1. Press Invicta Front Panel Program from the main programs list. 2. Press OK. 3.
322 Age of DGPS limit: 300’s Units: Spd: kph Alt: meters MSL D=Differential Mode 3=3 Dimensional Position 06 Satellites used in position solution Overall status OK D3x06 H01 BCON06 Status: OK WAAS Ultra Path disabled WAAS#122 snr 12 Elv 31 Azi 118 WAAS - Disabled (BCON Enabled) press v to enter WAAS Config Menu WAAS Config Configuration Screens Status Screens BCON Scan Config International B2 Mode: Auto 290.5kHz @200bps B1 Mode: Auto 289.
Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 APPENDIX I CONTROLLING SPINNER RPM For spinner box machines, you can use a CAN control node capable of controlling spinner speed. Valve Type Select the Valve Type for the machine you are using. Application Select Spinner, for the application type. If Spinner does not show up on the application rate, you may not have a CAN control node capable of controlling spinner applications. Check the CAN control node and install a node that is capable of spinner control.
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Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Index A About Button About Offsets AccuBoom Tab Accessing Coverage Map Information Accessing the Local Setting Menu Accessing the Rx Map Menu AccuBoom Boom Disable AccuBoom Control AccuBoom Control Setup AccuBoom Folder AccuBoom Node AccuBoom Override AccuBoom Override AccuBoom Spray/No-Spray Maps AccuBoom Spray/No-Spray Zones Activation Key and Feature Activation Active Matrix Transflective Touchscreen Adding Nodes to the CAN System Adding to an Existing Job Adjust the Pr
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Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Hedlands Combined 239 I Importing a Field Boundary Ingredient Information Install the RBin Viewer Installing the Flashdisk Installing the RBin Viewer 89 173 266 5 265 Maps Marking a Field Boundary Menus Meter Cal/Density Min PW Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Messages Multi-Product VRA N J Job Error Messages Job Issues Jobs Jobs Folder 294 291 151 256 Nav Needle Moving Nav Needle Stationary Navigating the Viper Interface New Jobs Node Version Information K Keypad 252
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Manual # 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07 Tilt Status Time Zone Configuration To Adjust Heaviest Setting To Adjust High and Low Limits of the Pres To Adjust Lightest Setting To Adjust Sensitivity To Adjust Sensor Height To Adjust Speed Toolbar Options Troubleshooting the Viper System Turn-Off % Coverage 133 124 223 222 223 221 221 222 273 287 188 Viper Single Product (Liquid) CAN Contro Viper Troubleshooting Information Viper/Invicta 115/RGL 600 Universal/Sma Vnav Folder Vol/Min 7 287 13 258 43 W Weather Infor
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RAVEN INDUSTRIES LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED? This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your Raven Flow Control Product under normal use, maintenance, and service. HOW LONG IS THE COVERAGE PERIOD? This warranty coverage runs for 12 months from the purchase date of your Raven Flow Control Product. This warranty coverage applies only to the original owner and is not transferrable. HOW CAN YOU GET SERVICE? Bring the defective part, and proof of date of purchase, to your local dealer.
Viper 2.08 Installation & Operator’s Manual (P/N 016-0159-894 Rev H 01/07) Raven Industries Flow Controls Division P.O. Box 5107 Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5107 Toll Free 800-243-5435 Fax 605-331-0426 www.ravenprecision.com fcdinfo@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. All rights reserved under the copyright laws.
