Raven AccuBoom User manual

AccuBoom™ Installation Manual
GVM Predator and Prowler (’08 & Older)

Manual # 016-0171-014
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CHAPTER
I NTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Raven AccuBoom system! This
system is designed to provide worry free turn-on and turn-off of your
booms with respect to the as-applied coverage map. The following
instructions are designed to assist you in the proper installation of the
AccuBoom system. See the Viper Installation and Operators Manual for
instructions on setting up the software and using the AccuBoom system.
You will also need a valid AccuBoom Control Activation Key for your
Viper system in order to activate the AccuBoom system.
Components
Needed
• GVM Predator and Prowler CAN AccuBoom Kit - P/N 117-1001-014
Kit includes:
• CAN AccuBoom Control Node - P/N 063-0172-316
• Cable, CAN AccuBoom GVM Prowler/Predator - P/N 115-0171-591
• CAN Tee Cable, 12 foot - P/N 115-0171-362
• AccuBoom Control Activation Key - P/N 077-0180-010
• GVM Predator and Prowler CAN Installation Manual - P/N 016-0171-014
Important! All boom switches must remain in
the ON position while AccuBoom control is in
operation!

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Notes:

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CHAPTER
I NSTALLATION
Use the following procedure to properly install the CAN AccuBoom on a
GVM Prowler or Predator sprayer:
1. Connect the AccuBoom cable to the AccuBoom node.
a. Connect the rectangular connectors from the AccuBoom
cable (P/N 115-0171-591) to the CAN AccuBoom node
(P/N 063-0172-316).
2. Mount the CAN AccuBoom node on the rear of the machine:
a. Remove the rectangular cover located on the back of the machine at
the center of the booms. This cover protects the hydraulic valves.
b. Drill three holes in the side of the cover and mount the Raven CAN
AccuBoom node (P/N 063-0172-316) on the inside of the cover.
c. Re-install the cover on the machine.

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3. Connect the AccuBoom cable to the sprayer boom harness:
a. Locate the boom valve connectors, which are on the left side of the
rectangular cover previously removed and re-installed.
b. Unplug the 4 pin boom cable for boom valve 1.
c. Tee in the boom connectors labeled boom 1 on the Raven AccuBoom
cable (P/N 115-0171-591).
d. Repeat for each of the other remaining boom valves.
Connectors

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4. Fasten the AccuBoom cable (P/N 115-0171-591) with a loop as shown
in the picture, so that no rainwater can enter the cable.
Loop

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5. Route the CAN and power cables form the AccuBoom node to the cab:
a. Locate the CAN terminator behind the right corner of the machine
cab.
b. Remove the CAN terminator (P/N 063-0172-369) from the CAN
cable.
c. Connect the 24 foot CAN tee cable (P/N 115-0171-363) in place of
the CAN terminator previously removed.
d. Route the CAN tee cable (P/N 115-0172-363) back to the previously
installed CAN AccuBoom cable (P/N 115-0171-591).
6. Connect the CAN cable to the product CANbus.
a. Connect the CAN tee cable (P/N 115-0172-363) to the CAN
AccuBoom cable (P/N 115-0172-591).
b. Install the previously removed CAN terminator (P/N 063-0172-369)
to the other connector of the CAN tee cable (P/N 115-0171-363).
7. Connect power and ground:
a. Route the red power and white ground wire to the control box located
behind the right corner of the machine cab.
b. Connect the red power wire to a source of clean, switched battery
power.
c. Connect the white ground wire directly to the battery ground.
8. The GVM Prowler/Predator CAN AccuBoom installation is now
complete. Install the AccuBoom Activation Key in Viper and the
AccuBoom system is ready for operation.

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S YSTEM T ROUBLESHOOTING
The CAN AccuBoom node (P/N 063-0172-316) has additional features to
allow the user to diagnose the AccuBoom system. The CAN AccuBoom
node has a plastic window in the case that allows the user to view green
diagnostic lights. The picture below shows the positioning of the lights.
•Logic Power: Lit when 12VDC logic power is available at the node.
•Micro 1 Hz: Flashes at 1 Hz interval when processor is active.
•CAN Rx: Flashes when CAN messages are being received.
•CAN Tx: Flashes when CAN messages are being transmitted.
•High Current Power: Lit when High Current Power is applied to the node.
Logic Power
Micro 1 Hz
CAN Rx
CAN Tx
High Current
Power (HC)

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GVM Predator and Prowler (’08 & Older)
AccuBoom™ Installation Manual
(P/N 016-0171-014 Rev A 3/09)
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