Raven Viper 4 User manual

Featuring the Raven Operating Software (ROS)
Viper 4™
Installation Manual

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modifications or repairs made outside our facilities, nor damages resulting from
inadequate maintenance of this system.
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Table of Contents
Manual No. 016-0171-539 Rev. A i
Chapter 1 Important Installation Safety Information............................. 1
Chapter 2 Viper 4 Introduction................................................................ 3
Overview ...................................................................................................................................3
Viper 4 Features ........................................................................................................................4
Raven OS ............................................................................................................................ 4
Enclosed Display .................................................................................................................5
Touch Screen ......................................................................................................................5
Power Button and Status Indicator ......................................................................................6
Integrated DGPS Receiver Option ...................................................................................... 6
Speed Compensated Monitoring and Control .....................................................................7
Connectivity Features ..........................................................................................................7
Care and Use ............................................................................................................................ 9
Updates .............................................................................................................................10
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3 Installation Overview and Kit Contents.............................. 13
Overview of the Installation Process .......................................................................................13
Viper 4 Kit Contents ................................................................................................................14
Chassis and Console Cabling .................................................................................................15
Optional Feature Installation ...................................................................................................15
Chapter 4 Mounting the Viper 4 ............................................................ 17
Mounting the Field Computer .................................................................................................. 18
Orientation ......................................................................................................................... 18
Mount the Field Computer .................................................................................................18
DGPS Antenna Mounting Recommendations ......................................................................... 19
Best Practices ...................................................................................................................19
Chapter 5 Viper 4 System Connections ............................................... 21
Connecting the Field Computer ..............................................................................................21
Best Practices ...................................................................................................................21
Viper 4 Adapter Cable .......................................................................................................23
Viper 4 Console Cable ...................................................................................................... 23
Integrated DGPS Receiver Antenna Cable ....................................................................... 23
Connect an External DGPS Receiver ............................................................................... 23
Optional Connections ..............................................................................................................24
Wi-Fi Antenna .................................................................................................................... 24
Ethernet ............................................................................................................................. 24
Auxiliary Controller Area Network (CANbus) Interface ...................................................... 24

Table of Contents
ii Viper 4™ Installation and Set Up Guide

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Manual No. 016-0171-559 Rev. A 1
C hapt er 1 Important Installation
Safety Information
Electrical Safety
While installing the Viper 4 and other electrical system components:
•Disconnect the Raven OS 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 Raven Viper 4:
•Raven Industries recommends that appropriate protective equipment be worn at all times when working on
any hydraulic system.
•Ensure the Raven OS 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.
•When disconnecting the hydraulic hoses or purging is required, be aware that the hydraulic fluid may be
extremely hot and under high pressure. Caution must be exercised.
•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, ensure that
precautions are taken 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.
CAUTION