Raven Viper 4, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Copyright 2016 Viper 4 and Viper 4 Installation Manual 016 0171 559 Rev C 03 16 E26927 ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...es 14 Technical Specifications 15 Chapter 3 Installation Overview and Kit Contents 19 Overview of the Installation Process 19 Viper 4 Kit Contents 20 Chassis and Console Cabling 22 Optional Feature Installation 22 Chapter 4 Mounting the Viper 4 and Viper 4 23 Mounting the Field Computer 24 Orientation 24 Mount the Field Computer 25 DGPS Antenna Mounting Recommendations 25 Best Practices 25 Chapter...

Page 4: ...Table of Contents ii Viper 4 and Viper 4 Installation Manual Auxiliary Controller Area Network CANbus Interface 28 ...

Page 5: ...s when working on any hydraulic system Ensure the ROS device is disabled prior to starting any maintenance work on the machine or components of the control system Never attempt to open or work on a hydraulic system with the equipment running Care should always be taken when opening a system that has been previously pressurized Use caution when disconnecting the hydraulic hoses or purging is requir...

Page 6: ... when the Viper 4 or 4 is engaged in product control functions or while any additional automated features are operating Disable these functions or features when exiting the operator s position Maintain a safe working distance from other individuals The operator is responsible for disabling the Viper 4 or 4 or any system features when the safe working distance has been diminished Instructions for W...

Page 7: ...ts Ground engaging components For harness sections that move during machine operation Allow sufficient length for free movement without interference to prevent pulling pinching catching or rubbing especially in articulation and pivot points Clamp harnesses securely to force controlled movement to occur in the desired harness section Avoid sharp twisting or flexing of harnesses in short distances C...

Page 8: ...s such as Drive shafts universal joints and hitches i e 3 point hitch Pulleys gears sprockets Deflection and backlash of belts and chains Adjustment zones of adjustable brackets Changes of position in steering and suspension systems Moving linkages cylinders articulation joints attachments Ground engaging components For hose sections that move during machine operation Allow sufficient length for f...

Page 9: ... and reporting tools and field guidance features Both devices are capable of interfacing with several optional Raven systems to enhance the capabilities of the ROS Contact a local Raven dealer for a full list of add on systems and features available for use with the Viper 4 Viper 4 and for purchasing assistance FIGURE 1 Raven Viper 4 Field Computer with ROS This document provides information regar...

Page 10: ...led quickly to view additional information as necessary or as different tasks become more critical for the field operation Note Refer to the Raven Operating Software ROS Basic Operation Manual for additional information about creating saving and using screen widget profiles Machine Configurations Machine Configurations allow the system administrator to configure multiple machine profiles As the RO...

Page 11: ...d Capacitance PCAP touchscreen for added visibility and functionality Two and Three Dimensional Field Operation Views During field operations the Viper 4 and 4 provide either a two or three dimensional view of the equipment location within the field area The ROS is capable of providing swath guidance for the configured equipment using the configured equipment geometry to assist the operator and ke...

Page 12: ...ffice via a wireless network connection Power Button and Status Indicator Viper 4 The Viper 4 features a LED indicator to provide device status information at a glance FIGURE 2 Raven Viper 4 Power Status LED When the Viper 4 is powered up the LED will flash red for a few seconds and will then switch to green Light Sensor The light sensor is not currently used with the Viper 4 Viper 4 Power Status ...

Page 13: ...integrated DGPS receivers provide the in cabin components necessary to start adding precision agriculture tools into a few implements in the machine shed or an entire fleet With an integrated DGPS receiver the Viper 4 or Viper 4 may be quickly transferred between tractors applicators swathers and harvesters for use throughout the growing season Whether equipped with an integrated DGPS receiver or ...

Page 14: ... field operations help reduce operator fatigue during long operating sessions and reduce critical input application or yield errors Note Additional hardware may be required to allow the field computer to control equipment functions automatically Contact a local Raven dealer for a complete list of available features for use with the console and more information on optional control systems and compo...

Page 15: ...nd Viper 4 System Connections for additional installation information External Audio Output Viper 4 Only The audio jack is available for connecting the Viper 4 to an external sound system or a head set Port Label Description Pin Count Connector Type 1 Power Connector 4 Conxall 2 Main Interface Connector 20 Conxall 3 Ethernet Connector 8 Turck 4 Video Output External Display 32 DVI 5 Auxiliary CANb...

Page 16: ... on the system DGPS Antenna The antenna ports on the Viper 4 and the Viper 4 are used to pass position information onto the integrated DGPS receiver if available This port is used only if the integrated DGPS receiver will be used during field operations for location and course corrections For equipment utilizing or requiring an external receiver for location and course correction the connector lab...

Page 17: ...r Cable Category 5 Connectivity with Adapter Cable Audio 3 5 mm Stereo Minijack N A Video Camera Video Input PAL NTSC Formats Camera Video Input PAL NTSC Formats Display Output DVI Port Display Output DVI Port GPS TNC Antenna Port NMEA Messages TNC Antenna Port NMEA Messages CAN 4 CAN Communication Ports Raven Proprietary CANbus ISOBUS J1939 Open 4 CAN Communication Ports Raven Proprietary CANbus ...

Page 18: ...tput 3 COM A Input 13 COM C Output 4 Battery Positive 4 RTK Corrections Input 14 External Switch Input 0 5 COM B Input 15 CANbus High Voltage 6 COM A Output 16 COM D TX Data 7 COM A RTS 17 CANbus Low Voltage 8 RTK Corrections Output 18 External Switch Input 1 9 COM B Output 19 Simulated Radar Output 10 COM C Input 20 Ground Port 5 Auxiliary CAN Connector Pin Description Pin Description 1 Battery N...

Page 19: ...olid state hard drive for storage of application and job related files Note It is recommended to perform file maintenance regularly to copy job or report files to a home or office computer for archiving File maintenance may be performed with either a USB flash drive up to 32 GB or a Slingshot Field Hub to transfer files to the office wirelessly from the field ...

Page 20: ... limited exposure to the elements they are not weatherproof Mount the unit inside of the machine cabin or drivers compartment and not exposed to precipitation condensation or other liquids for extended periods If the vehicle cabin is not enclosed remove the unit at the end of each days use Store the Viper 4 and Viper 4 in a dry environment when not in use When temperatures are expected to be 0 F 1...

Page 21: ...t documentation and the overall service we provide We appreciate the opportunity to see ourselves as our customers see us and are eager to gather ideas on how we have been helping or how we can do better To serve you best please send an email with the following information to techwriting ravenind com Viper 4 and Viper 4 Installation Manual Manual No 016 0171 559 Rev C Any comments or feedback incl...

Page 22: ...Chapter 2 18 Viper 4 and Viper 4 Installation Manual ...

Page 23: ...details on mounting the ROS device 3 Mount and connect GPS antenna integrated receiver or install external GPS components Review the DGPS Antenna Mounting Recommendations section on page 25 for assistance with mounting the GPS antenna 4 Install any optional CANbus components 5 Route and connect chassis and console cabling Refer to Chapter 5 Viper 4 and Viper 4 System Connections 6 Connect power le...

Page 24: ...1 1 1 1 1 Kit Mounting RAM Mount and Hardware 117 0171 132 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Cable Adapter Viper 4 to VPro 115 0172 023 1 1 Serial Extension Cable 115 0172 002 1 1 Ethernet Cable 115 0172 090 1 1 Slingshot Field Hub Power Cable 115 0171 999 1 1 Manual Viper 4 and Viper 4 Installation 016 0171 559 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Manual Raven CANbus Installation 016 0171 504 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Manual ROS Product Control...

Page 25: ...SOBUS Section Controlc 077 0180 149 a Single product VRA authorization is required to allow multi product VRA features to be authorized b Provides access to VT and ISO task controller capabilities of the ROS platform Available at no cost VRA capabilities may require additional feature authorization c Automatic section control features for ISOBUS control systems Viper 4 Kits P N 117 5010 010 B BM W...

Page 26: ...r to quickly switch the control system for different field operations throughout the growing season Optional Cabling and Components Review the following table for cabling options and other components available for use with the Raven Viper 4 Contact a local Raven dealer for details or purchasing information TABLE 3 Viper 4 and Viper 4 Optional Equipment Cables Note Refer to the Raven CANbus Install...

Page 27: ...losed vehicle cabin or moved to a dry location until field operations resume The case is designed to allow a small air gap 1 8 inch 3 mm between the mounting bracket and the case to allow air flow over the case cooling fins Do not seal or obstruct this air gap or otherwise modify the case Note It is normal for the case to become warm to the touch while in operation Securely fasten the RAM mounting...

Page 28: ...4 and Viper 4 may be mounted in either a portrait or landscape orientation to best suit field operations operator needs or implement cabin space FIGURE 1 Raven Viper 4 Field Computer with ROS Note When mounted in portrait orientation the Viper 4 power button must be in the lower right corner of the device FIGURE 2 Raven Viper 4 Field Computer with ROS Note When mounted in the portrait orientation ...

Page 29: ...ng and operation Note It is normal for the case to become warm to the touch during operation DGPS Antenna Mounting Recommendations Note The following recommendations are provided to assist with mounting an aerial antenna for use with the Viper 4 or the Viper 4 integrated receiver These instructions are not intended to replace instructions provided with any external DGPS equipment Please refer to a...

Page 30: ...Chapter 4 26 Viper 4 and Viper 4 Installation Manual ...

Page 31: ...nto the receptacle labeled 1 on the back of the device b Connect the round 20 pin connector to the receptacle labeled 2 2 Disconnect the round connectors from the back of the existing Raven field computer 3 Connect the adapter cable to the mating harness connectors Connecting the Console Cable 1 Connect the console cable or generation one adapter cable to the back of the field computer a Insert th...

Page 32: ...ate the connector labeled DGPS on the console cable in the vehicle cabin 3 Refer to the receiver installation procedure for details on connecting the receiver to this connector Optional Connections Wi Fi Antenna Connect the supplied wi fi antenna to the coaxial receptacle labeled 8 for future wi fi communication capabilities Refer to Figure 4 on page 10 Ethernet An ethernet adapter cable is requir...

Page 33: ...dapter Cable To Existing Cabling Kit Suffix Indicates Included Options Refer to Table on page 20 Note Refer to D N 054 5000 001 for other System Components Included in K and KG Kits Serial Extension Cable Field Hub Power Cable Dust Cap Switched Power Output CANbus GPS Speed Output GPS Receiver DGPS Input Internal GPS Output RTK Corrections Remote Switch COM 2 Serial Console or SmartYield Data Swit...

Page 34: ...Chapter 5 30 Viper 4 and Viper 4 Installation Manual ...