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Viper/Viper 4+ Installation &
Operation Manual
Manual No. 016-0171-539 Rev. F 11/16 E27652
Copyright 2016

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Raven viper Specifications

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BrandRaven
Modelviper
CategoryTablet
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1 Important Safety Information

Wire Routing Guidelines

Instructions for properly routing and securing electrical harnesses to prevent damage and ensure safety.

Hose Routing Guidelines

Instructions for properly routing and securing fluid hoses to prevent damage and ensure safety.

Chapter 2 Introduction to ROS

ROS Features and Capabilities

Overview of Raven Operating Software (ROS) features including user profiles, machine configurations, and job profiles.

Raven Operating Software Platform

Details on the ROS platform's design for managing operators, implements, products, and field operations.

Virtual Terminal and Task Controller

Information on ROS interfacing with ISOBUS control systems via virtual terminal and task controller capabilities.

Software and Feature Updates

Guidance on obtaining and installing product software and documentation updates from the Raven Applied Technology website.

Chapter 3 System Start Up

Power Button and Status Indicators

Instructions for powering up the ROS device and understanding the power status indicator.

Viper 4+ Built-In Self Test

Procedure to perform a self-test on the Viper 4+ to diagnose screen display issues.

Initial Setup and Configuration

Steps for initial setup including language, units, and machine configuration.

Chapter 4 Navigation Overview

Home Screen and Panel Navigation

Description of the ROS home screen and available profile areas or panels.

On-Screen Keyboard Usage

Details on using the fill-on-screen keyboard for data entry and its features.

Status Header and Panel Areas

Overview of status indicators and navigation through panels like Administrator, Machine, Product, and Job Profile.

Guidance Views and Widgets

Explanation of customizable guidance displays using widget-based tools.

Widget Selection and Setup

Procedures for selecting, adding, modifying, and removing widgets on screen layouts.

Chapter 5 Administrator and User Profiles

User Profile Management

Information on user profiles, PIN security, and profile reporting.

Creating and Editing User Profiles

Step-by-step guide for creating, editing, and deleting user profiles.

User Profile Settings Definition

Details on general user settings, location information, and unit preferences.

Chapter 6 System Manager

ROS Information and Updates

Procedures for viewing ROS version, installing updates, and reverting versions.

Hardware Information and Updates

Viewing firmware information, downloading, and installing CANbus firmware updates.

Feature Keys and Activation

Procedures for activating special or optional features using permanent or temporary keys.

Hardware Information Details

Accessing information on ROS device hardware, including platform, revision, and lifetime statistics.

Chapter 7 File Manager

File Manager Overview and Usage

Using the File Manager to edit, rename, and manage files and folders on the ROS device.

File Export Options

Procedures for exporting job reports, coverage information, and other field operation files.

USB Import Manager

Utilities to import various file types from a USB flash drive into the ROS device.

Importing File Types

Detailed steps for importing GFF structure, CAN updates, jobs, archives, Rx maps, scout groups, guidance lines, and ISO TaskData.

Chapter 8 Machine Panel and Configurations

Machine Configurations and Detection

Overview of machine configurations and automatic detection.

Machine Profiles

Saving and managing profiles for self-propelled, tractor, and implement types.

Section Groups and Settings

Configuring section groups and individual section settings for implements.

GPS Measurements

Calibrating ROS for GPS antenna position relative to the machine's pivot point.

Chapter 9 Differential GPS (DGPS) Set Up

GPS Solution Information

Displaying and verifying GPS message and correction information.

Raven Receiver Settings

Configuring compatible Raven receivers, resetting defaults, and selecting differential sources.

General Settings Tab

Adjusting GPS elevation mask and differential/RTK timeout settings.

GPS Output and Information Tabs

Configuring GPS message outputs and accessing receiver information.

Authorization Code Entry

Entering authorization codes to unlock additional features for the GPS receiver.

Chapter 10 Serial Device Set Up

Serial Device Management

Viewing connected serial devices and performing serial device detection.

Light Bar Devices Configuration

Configuring light bar display settings and port communication.

Weather Station and GreenSeeker Setup

Setting up weather station data logging and GreenSeeker communication settings.

Chapter 11 CANbus Device Set Up

CANbus Overview and Communication

Understanding CANbus systems, detection, and version information.

Node Configuration and Management

Managing CANbus nodes, readdressing channels, and resetting nodes to defaults.

Speed Sensor Set Up

Configuring the ROS device for connected speed sensors and calibration values.

Switch Box Options

Options for providing implement section status using existing or Raven switch boxes.

Chapter 12 Product Panel and Configurations

Product Configurations Overview

Setting up control channel assignments and product information for field operations.

Creating and Managing Product Configurations

Procedures to create, edit, assign, and delete product configurations.

Product Channel and Ingredient Setup

Entering product information for each control channel and setting up product reporting.

Mix Ratios and Ingredients

Calculating ratios of carrier and mixed ingredients for liquid control systems.

Chapter 13 Job Profile Panel and Configurations

Job Profiles Overview and Management

Overview of job profiles, including filtering, editing, and deletion.

Starting and Resuming Jobs

Procedures for starting a new job or resuming a previous job operation.

Ending a Job and System Shutdown

Steps to close an active job and properly shut down the ROS device.

Chapter 14 Guidance Screens and Widgets

Operation Displays and Views

Selecting different views like 3D Guidance, Field Review, Widget View, and Web View.

Alarms and Alarm Settings

Managing active alarms, alarm history, and global alarm settings.

Screen Layout Configurations

Creating, copying, and deleting screen layouts for guidance displays.

Widget Selection and Setup

Adding, moving, and removing widgets to customize screen layouts.

Guidance Widgets

Description of various guidance widgets like Light Bar, Distance, Nudge, and AB Utilities.

Implement Status and Control Widgets

Widgets for Master Switch, Section Status, and On-Screen Switch Box control.

Product Control Widgets

Widgets for Field Area, AutoBoom, Slingshot, ISO, Tally Registers, and Fan Speed.

Bin Chain Widgets

Options for configuring bin chain setup, primary product, and node management.

Chapter 15 AB Guidance Utilities and Nudge Features

Guidance Patterns Overview

Overview of guidance patterns including Straight AB, Pivot, Fixed Contour, and Last Pass.

Setting Guidance Paths

Procedures for setting AB guidance paths using AB Utilities.

Nudge Features and Tools

Using nudge features to make incremental adjustments to guidance paths.

Chapter 16 Scout Groups and Features

Scout Groups Overview and Features

Saving features like boundaries, zones, lines, and flags as scout groups.

Scout Group Management

Creating, loading, deleting, and copying scout groups and features.

Scout Feature Setup and Recording

Configuring and recording field features using auto or manual point capture.

Street Maps

Viewing aerial map views and field boundaries, including downloading and filtering maps.

Chapter 17 Tally Registers

Tally Register Prompt and Resetting

Viewing and resetting volume and area tallies for field applications.

Appendix A Calculating Calibration Values

Speed Calibration

Recommended initial speed calibration values for various sensor types.

Radar and Wheel Drive Speed Sensor Calibration

Procedures for tuning and adjusting speed calibration for radar and wheel drive sensors.

Boom/Section Width and Control System Calibration

Calculating boom section widths and adjusted rates for spraying applications.

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