Raven Viper 4 User manual

Copyright 2016
Viper® 4 and Viper 4+
Installation Manual
016-0171-559 Rev. C 03/16 E26927

Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Important Installation Safety Information............................. 1
.....................................................................................................Instructions for Wire Routing 2
Instructions for Hose Routing ....................................................................................................3
Chapter 2 Viper® 4 and 4+ Introduction and Technical Specifications .
5
Overview ...................................................................................................................................5
Viper® 4 and 4+ Features .........................................................................................................6
ROS .....................................................................................................................................6
Enclosed Display .................................................................................................................7
Touch Screen ......................................................................................................................7
Power Button and Status Indicator ......................................................................................8
Integrated DGPS Receiver Option ......................................................................................9
Speed Compensated Monitoring and Control ...................................................................10
Connectivity Features ........................................................................................................10
Care and Use ..........................................................................................................................13
Updates .............................................................................................................................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 5 Viper® 4 and Viper 4+ System Connections ...................... 27
Connecting the Field Computer ..............................................................................................27
Connecting the Adapter Cable ..........................................................................................27
Connecting the Console Cable ..........................................................................................27
Integrated DGPS Receiver Antenna Cable .......................................................................28
Connect an External DGPS Receiver ...............................................................................28
Optional Connections ..............................................................................................................28
Wi-Fi Antenna ....................................................................................................................28
Ethernet .............................................................................................................................28

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Auxiliary Controller Area Network (CANbus) Interface ......................................................28

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C hapt er 1 Important Installation
Safety Information
Electrical Safety
While installing the Raven Viper®4 or 4+ and other electrical system components:
•Disconnect the ROS device and all electrical components of the Raven system before jump-starting the
vehicle or welding on any component of the equipment.
•Always verify that the power leads are connected to the correct polarity as marked. Reversing the power
leads could cause severe damage to the equipment.
•To ensure that any system components are not activated automatically while installing system components,
install power cables, leads or connectors last.
Hydraulic Safety
While installing any hydraulic system components with the Viper 4 or 4+:
•Wear appropriate protective equipment at all times 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 required, be aware that the hydraulic fluid
may be extremely hot and under high pressure.
•Any work performed on a hydraulic system must be done in accordance with the machine manufacturer’s
approved maintenance instructions.
•When installing hydraulics or performing diagnostics, maintenance or routine service, take precautions to
prevent any foreign material or contaminants from being introduced into the machine’s hydraulic system.
Objects or materials that are able to bypass the machine’s hydraulic filtration system will reduce
performance and possibly damage the hydraulic valves.
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Read this manual and the operation and safety instructions included with the equipment and/or controller
carefully before installing the Raven Viper 4 or 4+.
•Follow all safety information presented within this manual.
•If you require assistance with any portion of the installation or service of Raven equipment, contact a local
Raven dealer for support.
•Follow all safety labels affixed to the system components. Be sure to keep safety labels in good condition
and replace any missing or damaged labels. To obtain replacements for missing or damaged safety labels,
contact a local Raven dealer.
When operating the machine after installing the Viper 4 or 4+, observe the following safety measures:
•Be alert and aware of surroundings.
•Do not operate the Viper 4 or 4+ while under the influence of alcohol or an illegal substance.
•Remain in the operator’s position in the machine at all times 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 Wire Routing
The word harness is used to mean all electrical leads and cables, bundled and unbundled. When installing
harness, secure it at least every 30 cm (12in) to the frame. Follow existing harness as much as possible and
use these guidelines:
Harness should not contact or be attached to:
•Lines and hoses with high vibration forces or pressure spikes
•Lines and hoses carrying hot fluids beyond harness component specifications
Avoid contact with any sharp edge or abrading surfaces such as, but not limited to:
•Sheared or flame cut edges
•Edges of machined surfaces
•Fastener threads or cap screw heads
•Ends of adjustable hose clamps
•Wire exiting conduit without protection, either ends or side of conduit
•Hose and tube fittings
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Routing should not allow harnesses to:
•Hang below the unit
•Have the potential to become damaged due to exposure to the exterior environment. (i.e. tree limbs, debris,
attachments)
•Be placed in areas of or in contact with machine components which develop temperatures higher than the
temperature rating of harness components
•Wiring should be protected or shielded if it needs to route near hot temperatures beyond harness
component specifications
Harnessing should not have sharp bends
Allow sufficient clearance from machine component operational zones 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 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
•Connectors and splices should not be located in harness sections that move
Protect harnesses from:
•Foreign objects such as rocks that may fall or be thrown by the unit
•Buildup of dirt, mud, snow, ice, submersion in water and oil
•Tree limbs, brush and debris
•Damage where service personnel or operators might step or use as a grab bar
•Damage when passing through metal structures
•High pressure wash
Instructions for Hose Routing
The word hoses is used to mean all flexible fluid carrying components. Follow existing hoses as much as
possible and use these guidelines:
Hoses should not contact or be attached to:
•Components with high vibration forces
•Components carrying hot fluids beyond hoses component specifications

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Avoid contact with any sharp edge or abrading surfaces such as, but not limited to:
•Sheared or flame cut edges
•Edges of machined surfaces
•Fastener threads or cap screw heads
•Ends of adjustable hose clamps
Routing should not allow hoses to:
•Hang below the unit
•Have the potential to become damaged due to exposure to the exterior environment. (i.e. tree limbs, debris,
attachments)
•Be placed in areas of or in contact with machine components which develop temperatures higher than the
temperature rating of hose components
•Hoses should be protected or shielded if it needs to route near hot temperatures beyond hose component
specifications
Hoses should not have sharp bends
Allow sufficient clearance from machine component operational zones 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 free movement without interference to prevent: pulling, pinching, catching or
rubbing, especially in articulation and pivot points
•Clamp hoses securely to force controlled movement to occur in the desired hose section
•Avoid sharp twisting or flexing of hoses in short distances
Protect hoses from:
•Foreign objects such as rocks that may fall or be thrown by the unit
•Buildup of dirt, mud, snow, ice, submersion in water and oil
•Tree limbs, brush and debris
•Damage where service personnel or operators might step or use as a grab bar
•Damage when passing through metal structures
•High pressure wash

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Introduction and
Technical
Specifications
Overview
The Viper 4 and Viper 4+ are multi-purpose precision agriculture management devices capable of offering
multiple features simultaneously during field operations including product application control, coverage
mapping 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 regarding the following aspects of the Raven Viper 4 field computers and
ROS:
•Features, Care, and Maintenance
•Installation
Viper 4 Viper 4+

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Viper®4 and 4+ Features
The following sections provide an overview of the Raven Viper 4 and 4+ capabilities and interface possibilities.
ROS
The Raven Operating Software, or ROS, assists with managing an implement fleet and multiple equipment
operators.
Secure User Login
Multiple user profiles allow the system administrator to set up unique Personal Identification Numbers (PIN) to
secure the application system from unauthorized use. As well as secure access, each user profile may
configure various user preferences such as language and display units to ensure that each operator is
comfortable operating the system.
Widget Based Field Operation Displays
The ROS features widget based screens for field operation and guidance. The operator may select from
various widgets to customize the information displayed on the screen during field operations and may
customize the widget layout to keep important operation information or operation tools available at a glance.
Each screen profile may be saved and recalled 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 ROS
device is moved from implement to implement, the device will automatically detect the machine configuration
for the implement on which the device is currently running to simplify set up and preparations for field
operations.
Product Configurations and Job Profiles
Preconfigured product configurations and job profiles allow the system administrator to set up product and job
information and allow the operator to quickly select the product loaded and the job or operation to perform to
begin field work.
The system administrator may view and use the above information from the job report to make administrative
decisions required with as much information as needed for the specific operation.
Note: Please review the Raven Operating Software (ROS) Basic Operation Manual for details on setting
up user and job profiles or equipment and product configurations.