Chapter 4
38 OmniSeed™ Viper Pro™ Installation & Operation Manual
Product Control Type
To properly configure the field computer for field operations, select the type of system which the Viper Pro will
be used to monitor or control:
1. Touch Menu, Setup, Prod. Control. The Select Controller screen will be displayed.
2. Select the appropriate controller setting from the list of available options.
a. If the Viper Pro field computer will be used to control a CANbus control system, verify that the CAN
option is selected.
Note: If the Viper Pro is set up as the CAN controller, the switch box node, and at least one product
control node must be programmed to allow the Viper Pro to control application of a product during
a field application.
b. If the Viper Pro will be connected to a separate Raven rate control console via a serial cable, select the
specific rate controller from the list of controller model options.
c. If the Viper Pro will be used to provide guidance for a towed implement without rate control capabilities,
select the ‘Manual’ option.
3. Touch OK to accept the displayed selection and return to the Main screen.
Speed Sensor Type and Cal
To automatically adjust the rate of applied products for vehicle speed, the field computer must be properly
calibrated for the sensor type providing speed information.
1. Touch within the Product Control area at the bottom of the main screen.
2. Touch within the Miscellaneous area on the CAN Controller Status screen.
3. Select Radar or Wheel for the type of speed sensor connected to the Viper Pro.
Use the Wheel option if a magnetic type, such as a wheel or drive shaft magnet, system is used with the
Viper Pro. Set the speed sensor setting to the Radar option if a radar or GPS unit is sending speed
information to the Viper Pro.
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