Raven SCS 660 Owner's manual

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There is no substitute for understanding your equipment’s
specifications, instructions and capabilities.
Do NOT try to modify or lengthen any of the 3
Speed Sensor or Encoder cables. Please call
Newton Crouch Inc. for extension cables
ALWAYS disconnect battery from console prior
to jump starting, welding, or charging battery.

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Your console must be calibrated with constants & selections before using. Mark your correct
information here and have this sheet with you as you program your console. The most com-
monly used constants are indicated by
Constants1—4: move through the constants using the CE key, lock in your selection by using
ENTER key
Start at Area: __________ 1
US (Volume per Acre) ...
SI (Volume per Hectare)
TU (Volume per 1000 Sq Ft) for turf primarily
Sensor: __________ 2
SP 1—Wheel drive
SP 2—Radar...
Programming for your Raven SCS 660 Console Granular Mode
Console calibration is a one-time procedure that, once it has been performed, does not have
to be repeated. Turning the POWER ON/OFF switch does not affect the console’s memory—
all data is retained.
(speed from satellite)
CALIBRATION KEYS - - Used to enter data into the Console to calibrate the system
BOOM CAL Length of Boom. Select Boom number by using the UP/DOWN arrow keys
SPEED CAL Determined by Speed Sensor
METER CAL Meter Calibration Number—Has 2 settings for Dry
1. Spreader Constant—Gate Height Factor
2. Product Density
VALVE CAL Valve Response Time
RATE 1 CAL Target Application Rate
RATE 2 CAL Target Application Rate
TIME 24 Hour Clock (military time)

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Application Type: __________ 3
L1 (Liquid Sprayer),
GR1 (Single Bed Belt) ……..…..
GR2 (Split Bed Belt)
Programming for your Raven SCS 660 Console Granular Mode
Valve Type: __________ 4
C-SD (Standard Valve)
C-F (Fast Valve)
C-FC (Fast Close Valve)
C-P (PWM Valve)
C-PC (PWM Close Valve)……….
C-NL1 (NL Valve 1 Hall Effect)
C-NL2 (NL Valve 2 Reed Switch)
Boom Cal: ________ 5
Length of your dry swath in INCHES
Example: a 60 Ft Swath = 720 In ________ 5A
You MUST enter a # for each boom. If you
are not using a boom 2, enter any number other
than 0 (zero)
30 ft =360 in
36 ft =432 in or 12—36” rows
38 ft =456 in or 12—38” rows
40 ft =480 in
45 ft =540 in
48 ft =576 in or 16—36” rows
50 ft =600 in
50.67 ft =608 in or 16—38” rows
Boom Cal: Spread Width in INCHES
54 ft =648 in or 18—36” rows
57 ft =684 in or 18—38” rows
60 ft =720 in
72 ft =864 in or 24—36” rows
76 ft =912 in or 24—38” rows
80 ft =960 in
Speed Cal: __________ 6
This number will have to be calibrated (see page 10)
780 starting number using Raven radar, changes with tire size
1000 starting number using a Dickey-John radar, changes with tire size
607 starting number using TeeJet speed sensor
795 starting number using Phoenix 200 receiver
CAL (on left side of screen )
is blinking until all selections
are made! It stops blinking at
RATE 2 when a number is entered.
When you make a selection at VALVE TYPE,
the screen goes to CAL (blinking) SELF TEST
Continue by pressing BOOM CAL

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Spreader Constant (under Meter Cal): __________ 7
Number must match correct gate setting. This # is based
on bed chain width, gate height, and pulses per revolution
of the rear roller for the spreader being used. There are
many choices. Chart below shows a few options.
Meter Cal shows 0 on Dry when console has not been set.
Hold Meter Cal key down until it shows SPREADER CONSTANT
Spreader Constants for Raven 180 Encoder
Gate Height on 16” & 24” Conveyors
16” Mesh / 12 Teeth RR 24” Mesh / 12 Teeth RR 24” Belt Over Chain
Gate Approx Spreader Approx Spreader Approx Spreader
Height LBS/ACRE Constant LBS/ACRE Constant LBS/ACRE Constant
11100 970.7
280—200 824.4 75—200 550.0 80—200 485.4
3200—300 549.6 200—350 366.7 200—300 323.5
4300—400 412.2 400—500 275.0 300—400 242.6
5400—500 329.7 500—750 220.0 400—500 194.1
6500—1000 274.8 600—900 183.3 500—1000 161.8
71000—2000 235.5 800—3000 157.1 1000—2000 138.7
82000—3000 206.1 3000—4000 137.5 2000—3000 121.3
93000—4000 183.2 4000—6000 122.2 3000—4000 107.9
Never exceed 6 inches in gate height for best fertilizer spread
pattern. (Spreader constant for various gate heights on a Newton Crouch Spreader should
be verified with a catch test, with verified data entered [density, swath, LBS/AC, etc.]). The
above LBS/AC varies with SPEED, DENSITY, SWATH, etc.
The gate height settings should be checked reading from
the floor of unit to bottom of gate.
You CANNOT enter a decimal
place in this number
If setting already entered and you are moving from a different setting to METER CAL, screen shows PRODUCT
DENSITY WITH a decimal
Density (under METER CAL) ___________8
Must match the product being used.
Measure with density meter (SM-DS50895)

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Valve Cal: __________ 9
Enter number that represents selected valve 9
(number can be customized)
Rate Cal 1: __________ 10
Your spread rate in Pounds per acre
Rate Cal 2: __________ 10A
Desired Pounds per acre
(If a different second rate is not being used,
enter the same value as entered for rate but not zero)
With these selections you are now ready to enter the data into your console.
If you make an entry or selection error
during the first 6 steps, turn the POWER
ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, de-
press the CE button and hold it down
while turning the POWER ON/OFF
switch to the ON position.
This will reset the console
If RPM setting is used, go to DATA MENU _________ 11
then to FAN CAL
Values for SCS660 =12 / ViperPro & EPro = 120

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Pressing the CE button until the desired unit of measure appears in the display.
US-Volume per Acre
SI-Volume per Hectare
TU-Volume per Square Feet
Press ENTER
The message CAL SP1-WHEEL DRIVE appears in
the display
Select the type of sensor:
SP1-Wheel Drive or SP2-Radar Speed Sensor
by pressing the CE button until the desired type appears
in the display.
Press ENTER to set your choice
The message L1 LIQUID SPRAYER is
shown in the display
Select the type of application:
CAL L1-Liquid Sprayer
GR1-Single Bed Belt
GR2-Split Bed Belt
by pressing the CE button until the desired unit
of measure appears in the display.
1
2
2A
3
3A
Initial Programming Raven SCS 660 Granular Constants
Turn on the Master Switch. In the display you will see US VOLUME PER ACRE

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Press ENTER
C-SD STANDARD VALVE appears in the
display.
Select the type of valve:
C-SD-Standard Valve
C-F-Fast Valve
C-FC-Fast Close Valve
C-P-PWM Valve
C-PC-PWM Close Valve…….
C-NL1-NL 1 Valve 1
C-NL2-NL 2 Valve 2
by pressing CE button until the correct
valve appears in the display.
Press ENTER
CAL Self Test 0.0 appears in the
display. For testing only. Use in SELF
TEST to enter approximate speed when
standing still.
5
Press the BOOM CAL button (#3)
CAL BOOM 1 CAL appears in the display.
5A
4A
4
CAL (on left side of screen is blinking

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Press ENTER key.
0 (zero) goes to E
Enter the boom (swath) width in inches.
In the photo, 720 inches = 60 ft swath
Press ENTER key.
Use the arrow keys▲▼ to advance
boom 1 and boom 2.
Press ENTER key, number, Press ENTER
key
If a boom is not being used, enter a number
OTHER THAN 0 (ZERO) for boom length
Press the SPEED CAL button (#4)
SPEED CAL E appears in the display.
Enter the correct speed for the type of sensor
used.
Press ENTER Key, number, Press ENTER
Key.
5B
5C
6
Press the METER CAL button (#5)
Press ENTER key, number, Press ENTER key.
Press Meter Cal (#5)
Press & hold the METER CAL button
When the display changes to
SPREADER CONSTANT 0
enter the Spreader Constant.
(no decimal place allowed)
Press ENTER key, number, Press ENTER key.
7
7A
Product Density in pounds per cubic foot.
Be Aware! The console puts a decimal
place into this number. If you are entering
65 pounds, you must enter 6—5—0 to get
the number 65.0

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9
Press the VALVE CAL button (#6)
Press ENTER key, number, Press ENTER key
number that corresponds to the correct valve type.
PWM closed = 43 (this # can be customized, for
example 33 will make it react faster)
8
Press the RATE 1 CAL button (#7)
Press ENTER key, Enter spread rate 1.
Press ENTER key.
Press the RATE 2 CAL button (#8)
Press ENTER key, Enter spread rate 2
(a value must be entered even if it is identical to
rate 1). CANNOT leave at 0
Press ENTER key
Blinking CAL disappears. View shows RATE 0
RATE 2 CAL # you entered
9A
If you have a Raven fan speed sensor
Press DATA MENU (in the bottom row)
See RATE 0 PRINT FIELD BEGIN
Press ▲ 7 times and pass RATE 0 FAN CAL 0
Press ENTER key
Note: for NCI RPM star counter (PM-025103A) found
under the spinner dish
and a Raven 660, enter 12 OR
for a Raven Viper Pro and EPro enter 120
Press ENTER key
Press ▼ 4 times to advance to RPM speed RATE 0
FAN RPM 0
At this view, the rate of application and current fan
speed will appear while spreading.
10
Setup is complete

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Calibrating Distance
1. Complete “Initial Console Programming”
BEFORE this procedure.
2. Measure a distance (minimum of 400 feet and
maximum of 1 mile). Set flags at beginning and
end of measured area.
3. With console (truck, tractor) at flag 1, press DISTANCE key and enter “0” (zero)
4. From a stopped position, enter a speed cal for device found on your unit that will measure speed.
Example: SPEED CAL of 780 (for Raven Radar) or 609 (for TeeJet speed sensor)
5. Drive to flag 2. Stop! Do NOT move! Read the distance (in feet) by depressing the DISTANCE key
> If distance shown is less than the correct measured distance, flip back to SPEED CAL and raise the #.
> If distance shown is more than the correct measured distance, flip back to SPEED CAL and lower the #.
By changing SPEED CAL you correct DISTANCE to read the correct measured distance. Set the correct SPEED
CAL
6. Zero out the DISTANCE display as in Step 3
7. Drive again and verify the result in the console equals the measured distance.
8. Record the corrected speed cal.
Calibrating With Speed
1. Turn on console.
2. Press SELF TEST key, Press ENTER key
3. Enter the desired miles per hour.
4. Press Enter key.
5. Turn on your hydraulics.
6. Speed entered, check by pressing speed (may
vary slightly)
TIP: It is best to unplug the radar cable from the back of your
console while in the self test mode.
Do NOT use
vehicle odometer
to determine distance!
2
6

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Test Slot Sensor
1. Have unit setup complete
2. Turn on 660
3. Press Volume Per Minute
4. See a rate
5. In manual, use INC/DEC to see change
2
3
5
View FAN RPM’s
1. Have unit setup complete
2. Turn on 660
3. Press Data Menu
4. Press “1 Up Arrow” until you see
RATE 0 FAN RPM 0
5. Use correct procedure to run spreader.
3
4
Run Conveyor While Stationary
1. Have unit setup complete
2. Flip switch to MAN
3. Turn Master Switch ON
4. Press INC switch until chain turns on
3
2 4

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SCS 660 Wiring Diagram
with 707 Cable Detail

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