CANBUS PRODUCT CONTROL

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1 Viper 4 Product Control CANBUS PRODUCT CONTROL SPEED SETTINGS First, configure the speed type and set the speed cal. Speed Settings If you have multiple speed sources installed, a different speed cal can be set for each source. Only one speed source can be used at a time. PRODUCT CONTROL SETTINGS Navigate to the Product Control section. Follow through the tabs at the top of the screen. Product Control

2 Viper 4 Product Control 1. CONFIGURE THE PRODUCT TYPE. Liquid Granular 2. CONFIGURE THE VALVE TYPE AND VALVE CAL Liquid / Granular

3 Viper 4 Product Control 3. CONFIGURE THE CALIBRATION VALUES. Liquid Granular Injection

4 Viper 4 Product Control 4. CONFIGURE THE PRESSURE SETTINGS (IF APPLICABLE). 5. ENABLE THE SECTIONS FOR THE PRODUCT.

5 Viper 4 Product Control ISOBUS PRODUCT CONTROL Navigate to the VT panel. From here, go into the Tools menu. Tools 1. CONFIGURE THE EQUIPMENT SETUP. Set the type of applicator you are using then proceed through the section setup wizard. 2. CONFIGURE PRODUCT CONTROL. Set the control type (liquid, granular, etc.), valve type, and then enter all applicable calibration values (Valve Cal, Meter Cal, etc.).

6 Viper 4 Granular Bin Chaining Setup Raven Technical Service strongly recommends that you have the most up to date software on your Viper 4. The information provided in this article may not be accurate for software versions prior to 2.1. When using bin chaining, a Close type control valve (Fast Close or PWM Close) must be used. Other valve types will cause over-application. IMPORTANT: PRODUCT CONTROL SETUP TIME TO APPLICATION For each bin being controlled, the Time to Application value is important. When this number (in seconds) is entered in for each bin, it will allow the Viper 4 to factor for the time it takes product to exit the bin (onto the chain/belt) to when it leaves the applicator (spinner or boom). Measure the amount of time it takes the product drop from each bin onto the chain/belt to when it leaves the applicator. By doing this, the bin chain can be configured to have the bins operate in any order without causing gaps in application rates. DETERMINE THE AUTO ADVANCE METHOD The Advance Method does not get set until you start a job and configure the bin chain, certain settings need to be configured in order for an automatic advance method will work. There are three options for advancing links in the chain: 1. Bin Level Sensor 2. Empty Tank/Bin 3. Low Tank/Bin Important: The following alarm settings will need to be configured for each product that will be in the chain.

7 Viper 4 Granular Bin Chaining Setup Option 1: Bin Level Sensor The Bin Level Alarm must be enabled in order for the chain to advance based on the bin level sensor. Option 2: Low Tank/Bin The Low Tank/Bin option relies on the Bin Level and Bin Capacity as well as the Low Tank Volume alarm. In order for this method to work properly, the bin level will need to be reset to the max capacity value whenever the bins are refilled.

8 Viper 4 Granular Bin Chaining Setup Option 3: Empty Tank/Bin The Empty Tank/Bin option relies on the Bin Level and Bin Capacity. In order for this method to work properly, the bin level will need to be reset to the max capacity value whenever the bins are refilled. SETTING UP PRODUCT CONFIGURATION MIX PROFILES When naming particular mix profiles within a product configuration, the Mix Name is very important. If the Mix Name for one mix profile matches the Mix Name for another mix profile in the same product configuration, these mix profiles will automatically be chained together when starting a job. For example, in a common twin-bin setup, "Blend" will automatically chain with "Blend." If you do not want these mix profiles to chain automatically, you can either give them different names, or you can disable the automatic chaining when starting a job. The Display As field will default to the first four letters of the Mix Name. This can be changed as desired. This Display As name will be what appears in the job. Be sure to be as exact as possible with the Current Weight. This will determine the percentages used when using bin chaining.

9 Viper 4 Granular Bin Chaining Setup STARTING A JOB When starting a job, the mix profiles in the product configuration may or may not be chained already depending on whether or not the Mix Names match. To configure bin chaining, select the chain icon (below) to go to the Bin Chain Management screen. Note: The chain icon will be green if the products have automatically chained together due to them having the same mix profile name. If you wish to make changes to the bin chain, place a check mark next to Manual Group (upper right corner). To delete (disable) the chain, select the desired bin chain, then select Delete, or you can select Clear All to remove all bin chains. SETTING UP BIN CHAINS When setting up bin chains, keep in mind that each product may only be used once. Also, Manual Group must be enabled to make any changes. Helpful Info: When new to bin chaining, it can be confusing to know what to set as a Chain and what to set as a Link. Here are example setups for a twin bin machine with 1 ingredient and for a 4 bin machine running 2 ingredients. Twin Bin Machine with 1 Ingredient Chain Name: Urea Bin 1 node/product channel is Link 1 Bin 2 node/product channel is Link 2 4 Bin Machine with 2 Ingredients Chain 1 Name: Urea Bin 1 node/product channel is Link 1 Bin 2 node/product channel is Link 2 Chain 2 Name: DAP Bin 3 node/product channel is Link 1 Bin 4 node/product channel is Link 2

10 Viper 4 Granular Bin Chaining Setup Create a new chain Add a product to a link in the chain Remove a product from a link Must be enabled Add a link to the chain Select only ONE Remove a link from the chain Creating a Chain Adding a Link or a Product to a Link* The Bin Chain Name will default to the Primary Product name. This can be changed as desired. The Bin Chain Short Name is what will display in the job. This defaults to the first 4 letters of the Primary Product name, but it can also be changed as desired. * If the product you wish to make a link or add to an existing link does not display in the Product dropdown list, disable the filters for Product Mix Match and Boom Select Match. Rate Percentages will be based on product volume/weight. For instance: Product 1 has 3000 lbs and Product 2 has 2000 lbs. o Product 1 = 60% o Product 2 = 40%

11 Viper 4 Granular Bin Chaining Setup HOW TO KNOW WHICH BIN IS APPLYING The Bin Chain Status widget may not automatically change the text for the node/product channel for the bin on the widget. It also may be difficult to read while operating the machine. An easy way to tell which bin is applying is to place a Pump Switch widget for each node/product channel for the bins. The status will change automatically when the chain advances the bin. Bin 1 Applying Bin 2 Applying Bin 3 Applying

12 Viper 4 Granular Bin Chaining Setup WHEN THE PRODUCT RUNS OUT After the chain has advanced through all of the bins (the alarms from the Advance Method have been met for each bin), there are three options for what the Viper 4 will do next: 1. Shutdown Chain 2. Start Cleanout 3. Delayed Chain Shutdown To set this action: Press and hold on the Bin Chain Status widget while in the job Note: The Action Upon Completion must be selected before any of the alarm statuses are met for any of the products. If this is changed after any of the products have met their alarms, this will not function properly.

13 Viper 4 Granular Bin Chaining Setup REFILLING PRODUCT If the machine runs out of product during a job and then gets refilled, the bin chain must be reset to start with the first link in the chain (the original chain order). If this does not get changed, the Viper 4 will apply product using the last link in the chain and then shut down the chain. It does not have the ability to continuously cycle through the links in the chain. To set the chain to start at the original first link: Press and hold on the Bin Chain Status widget while in the job Set the Product and Active Link to the original starting product node/link Note: If running multiple chains, reset the first chain to its first link then accept (green arrow). Then, go back into the widget and reset the next chain to its first link. Repeat for additional chains. STOPPING AND RESUMING JOBS With software 2.1 and newer, the Viper 4 will let operators know what is currently loaded (which product configuration is selected) and what is being requested by the job (what was originally used during the job). This allows operators to see that the product configuration does not match the specific job.

14 Viper 4 Hawkeye Setup GENERAL PROCESS FLOW Set up a machine profile as normal (as detailed in the machine configuration setup) but stop before setting up a boom profile (section setup). Do not check any of the boom configurations from the database. Leave them blank and select OK. The boom profile will be configured using the calibration wizard in the virtual terminal (VT), and then loaded over into the machine profile. The machine button will have red over the boom area (see below). The red will disappear after the VT section setup is imported over to the machine profile.

15 Viper 4 Hawkeye Setup CALIBRATION WIZARD ON THE VT Navigate to the VT panel. From here, go into the Tools menu. USE THE CALIBRATION WIZARD Press the Calibration Wizard button. The calibration wizard will contain the following steps. Nozzle Setup, Spacing, and Tip Size o Verify the number of Nozzle Control Valves detected by the system is correct. Nozzle Indexing Section Setup and Switch Mapping Pressure Calibration Product Control Settings

16 Viper 4 Hawkeye Setup IMPORT THE BOOM CONFIGURATION INTO THE MACHINE PANEL Navigate back to the Viper 4 Machine panel to load the VT boom configuration. Press the Add button and the boom configuration will populate. Note: If a boom configuration already loaded from the machine database, delete it using the trash can icon. Only the boom configuration imported from Hawkeye will be needed. Before After Set the boom offset from the rear axle. If the "Use Defaults" checkbox is visible, deselect it to enter in the measurements.

17 Starting a Job 1. GO TO THE JOB PROFILE PANEL. Select the Job Profile panel then select Start Job. 2. ADD/EDIT GROWER FARM FIELD INFORMATION (OPTIONAL). Although it is not necessary, you can organize job files using the Grower/Farm/Field structure. Select the Edit button to do this. Create names for Growers, Farms, and Fields. These will be saved to the Viper 4 for additional use. 3. NAME THE JOB (OPTIONAL). The job name will default to the date and time from when the job was started. Give the job a unique name if desired.

18 Starting a Job 4. CONFIGURE THE PRODUCT(S). Set the rate for the products you wish to apply during the job. Product chains can be configured by selecting the chain button. An example of setting up a product chain can be found in the granular bin chaining document. Select the icon(s) under the Rate Mode to cycle through the following modes: Rate Mode Icon Description Fixed Prescription (Rx) GreenSeeker Applies a straight rate during application. Applies based on a prescription map loaded onto the Viper 4. (Requires GreenSeeker) Applies based on GreenSeeker rate information. 5. START THE JOB. After everything has been set up, select the Start button in the lower right corner to begin the job.

19 Viper 4 Guidance Screen Setup Within a job, select the Screen Layout button located on the bottom middle of the guidance screen. It will bring up the following options: Provides a 3D guidance view of the coverage area. Widgets are placed on top of this screen. 3D View Field Review Provides a bird's eye view of the coverage map. Allows users to see the total area within a field boundary by pressing within the boundary. Also provides rate information for Rx maps when pressing on the different rate zones.

20 Viper 4 Guidance Screen Setup Widget View Provides a blank screen for placing multiple widgets. Allows users to place more widgets than usual when using the 3D Guidance view (widgets will not cover up the coverage map). Allows access to the 3D Guidance widget (miniature guidance view widget). Web Browser Provides access to web browsing through an available internet / data connection (via a Slingshot Field Hub).

21 Viper 4 Guidance Screen Setup CUSTOMIZING SCREEN VIEW LAYOUTS ADDING/EDITING SCREEN LAYOUTS Select the following screen icon: Layouts can be customized for all screen views except for the Web Browser. Navigate to the screen layouts for each view type by swiping your finger across the screen. The Default and Service screen layouts cannot be edited, but they can be copied. After copying the layout, the copy can then be edited. Use the buttons in the bottom right to modify screen layouts. Delete Copy Edit Add

22 Viper 4 Guidance Screen Setup ADDING WIDGETS After selecting the Edit button for a screen layout, select the Add Widget icon on the screen to go to the Widget Library. Navigate the Widget Library by swiping your finger across the screen to locate any desired widgets to add to the screen layout. Press and hold on the widget until it appears on the guidance screen. If you continue holding on the widget, you can drag it anywhere on the screen. Press and hold on it again if you wish to move it to a different location. A single tap on the widget will bring up a trash can icon in the upper corner for removing the widget from the screen. For more information on the features of each widget along with how to control them, refer to the Raven OS Widget Glossary. When finished, exit the Widget Editing and Screen Layout Editing modes.

23 Viper 4 Scout Groups IMPORTING SCOUT GROUP FEATURES USING THE FILE MANAGER Select the Administrator Panel. Select your USB from the dropdown. Select any scout feature from the dropdown. File Manager USB Import Manager Navigate through the folders to find the scout features you wish to import. Place a check mark next to any scout feature(s) you wish to import, or place a check mark next to Select All. Then either copy or move the files onto the Viper 4. Copy (keeps the files on the USB) Move (removes the files from the USB)

24 Viper 4 Scout Groups LOADING SCOUT GROUPS WHEN STARTING A JOB Select the scout group from the Scout dropdown when starting a job. LOADING, DELETING, COPYING DURING JOB Scouting Widget Everything related to scout groups and features will be done using the Scouting Widget. ADDING/DELETING SCOUT GROUPS

25 Viper 4 Scout Groups Select Add to add a group. To delete a group, highlight the group name then select the X button. To load a group: Select the group to load. Scout Group Manager Tab Done DELETING AND COPYING SCOUT FEATURES Use the Select Group and Select Feature dropdowns to select the features to delete or copy. Then, select either the trash can or the copy button under the dropdowns. When copying features into the selected group (from Select Group dropdown at the top), features can be copied from other groups as well as copied from within the same group. For example: Boundary Boundary2 or Boundary2 Boundary 2

26 Viper 4 Scout Groups CREATING SCOUT FEATURES Determine the Feature Type, give it a name, and then choose the color, recording mode, and recording point. Select Ready To Start Recording when finished. After pressing Record on the Scouting Widget, it will then look like this: Use the widget to pause/resume recording. Select the Save button (on the left side) when finished. For boundaries, the Save button will automatically close the boundary. It will be a straight line between the start point and the machine recording point's current position. It is recommended to be close to the starting point when closing the boundary.

27 Viper 4 File Transfer to the Slingshot Website TRANSFERRING FILES AFTER CLOSING A JOB Note: A wireless signal is required to transfer files from the Viper 4 field computer with a Slingshot Field Hub. If signal is weak or not available, files may not be transferred as expected. Automatic Transfer To configure automatic Slingshot wireless file transfer settings, select the following: Admin/User Panel File Manager File Manager Options Tab Send Jobs to Slingshot Manual Transfer To manually transfer individual job files wirelessly to Slingshot: 1. At the bottom of the Job Summary screen, select the Send Jobs to Slingshot option. 2. Select the Stop button. For more information on wireless file transfer, refer to the Raven OS Slingshot Reference Guide on RavenHelp.com.

28 Viper 4 File Transfer to the Slingshot Website TRANSFERRING FILES THROUGH FILE MAINTENANCE From the Admin/User Panel 1. All of the file export options are found in the File Manager tab. 2. Select the Filter option to filter by file type. Select Jobs. File Manager 3. Use Select All (double arrows) or Select (single arrow) to move the desired files from the left hand column to the right hand column. 4. Select the File Export option. 5. Choose either Slingshot to send the files wirelessly, or choose your USB drive. 6. Select Copy or Move (Move will delete the files from the Viper 4). 7. Select GFF Structure or Slingshot Archive. o o GFF Structure will export individual.jdp files. Slingshot Archive will export all chosen job files to a single.ssa file. 8. Select Export to complete the operation.

29 Viper 4 File Transfer to the Slingshot Website UPLOADING TO THE SLINGSHOT WEBSITE FROM A USB To upload the job files to the Slingshot website from a home or office computer: 1. Go to RavenSlingshot.com. 2. Log in to your user account. Note: Select the Request Account option if you do not already have a user account. 3. From the Manage tab drop down, select Files. 4. From the File Manager tool bar, use the Import File tab drop down, then select My Library. 5. Insert the USB drive with the job files transferred from the Raven field computer. 6. From the window, find the location of your files. For example: GFF Structure Slingshot Archive Select Computer, Removable Disk, Raven, GFF, Grower, Farm, Field, Jobs, Job123.jdp.zip, then Open. Select Computer, Removable Disk, Raven, slingshotarchive, Day_Mon_#_#####_Year.ssa, then Open. The job will be uploaded to the Slingshot website. After a few moments, the files will be processed by the server and will be available to view. Next to the job name, use the drop down to select View. The job will then open from the web.

30 Viper 4 File Maintenance FILE MAINTENANCE PROCESS From the Admin/User Panel File Manager 1. All of the file maintenance options are found in the File Manager tab. 2. Select the Filter option to filter by file type (e.g. Jobs). 3. Use Select All (double arrows) or Select (single arrow) to move the desired files from the left hand column to the right hand column. 4. Select either the File Export option or Delete. Continue if choosing File Export. 5. Choose either Slingshot to send the files via Slingshot Field Hub, or choose your USB drive. 6. Select Copy or Move. o Move removes the files from the Viper Choose GFF Structure for PDF and shapefiles, or choose Slingshot Archive for Slingshot. 8. If choosing the GFF Structure option, select Generate Report. 9. Select Export to complete the operation.

31 Viper 4 File Import IMPORTING FILES INTO THE VIPER 4 File Manager USB Manager Tab 1. Select your USB drive from the USB dropdown. 2. Select the file type from the file type dropdown. 3. Use the blue "Next" arrow to advance. The folder structure on the USB will now display. 4. Navigate through the folder structure to find the desired file(s). 5. Place a check mark next to the desired file(s), or place a check mark in Select All to import all of the files. 6. Select one of the following: Copy - Copies the files to the Viper 4 (original files are left on the USB drive). Move - Moves the files to the Viper 4 and deletes them from the USB drive. 7. Select the green check mark to import.

32 Viper 4 Prescription (Rx) Maps Variable rate prescription, or Rx, maps must adhere to the following for use with Raven field computers: Must be in the WGS84 Datum format. Must contain the.shx,.shp, and.dbf file types. o o All must be named the same (e.g. VRA.shx, VRA.shp, VRA.dbf). It is recommended to keep names under 25 characters. Names over 25 characters may work in some cases, but issues may occur when importing into a field computer due to limitations in job name length (e.g. 25 characters for Envizio Pro vs. 50 characters for Viper 4). o o Do not use special characters (#, &, %, etc.). If spaces are needed, it is recommended to use an underscore ( _ ). These files must not be in a zipped folder when importing into a field computer.* Must be constructed as a polygon. Must comply with ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) shapefile standards. o Download the "ESRI Shapefile Technical Description" for more information. This can also be downloaded from the Attachment tab of this article. Must be created with a GIS software program. Be located in the correct folder (see folder structures below). * Zipping the.shx,.shp, and.dbf files is only a requirement when transferring Rx maps via the Slingshot website. For best results: Use as few rate zones as possible when creating the map. Make sure the smallest zones within the Rx map are no smaller than the width of the boom/implement. There are no specific folder requirements for importing Rx maps into a Viper 4. As long as the.shp,.shx, and.dbf files have the same name, the Viper 4 will be able to locate them.

33 Viper 4 Machine Profiles Follow the process for either configuring a brand new machine (out-of-the-box Viper 4) or adding a new machine profile to an existing system then continue on to configuring the machine profile details. BRAND NEW Give the machine configuration a name then select the machine type. or or or Tractor Track Tractor Articulated Tractor Sprayer / Spreader ADDING NEW 1. GO TO THE MACHINE PANEL. 2. ADD A PROFILE. 3. PICK THE MACHINE TYPE. Either clone an existing machine profile, or create one from scratch. Add New

34 Viper 4 Machine Profiles Tractor Give the profile a name. or or or Track Tractor Articulated Tractor Sprayer / Spreader CONFIGURING THE MACHINE PROFILE DETAILS 1. CONFIGURE MACHINE PROFILE SPECIFICS.

35 Viper 4 Machine Profiles 2. CONFIGURE GPS MEASUREMENTS. Note: The information from this point forward may already be populated depending on the choices made for the machine configuration. Verify the information as needed. At this point, either swipe your finger to the right across the screen or press on the gray square on the right at the bottom of the screen. From here, configure your overall guidance width and set up an override if a coverage overlap is desired.

36 Viper 4 Machine Profiles 3. CONFIGURE SECTION SETUP. Although it is not necessary, you can enter in the reporting information. 4. CONFIGURE BOOM/IMPLEMENT OFFSETS.

37 Viper 4 Machine Profiles 5. CONFIGURE NUMBER OF SECTIONS AND OFFSETS. Enter in the width for each section. Navigate through the sections by pressing on the section (A1 is selected below). After entering in the widths for all of the sections, select Calculate Offsets and the Viper 4 will automatically configure the section offsets. If setting up a section that is using spinner control, it is not recommended to select the Calculate Offsets button. This will ensure that the spinner section and the section(s) set for the bin(s) will stay centered on the machine. Label each section if desired. Be sure to set the "Wired As" according to the switch that actually enables the section.

38 Viper 4 Product Profiles 1. NAVIGATE TO THE PRODUCT PANEL. 2. ADD A PROFILE. 3. CONFIGURE THE PRODUCT DETAILS. 1. Name the mix and carrier (if applicable). 2. Use the add button on the bottom of the screen to add an ingredient. Liquid Granular

39 Viper 4 Product Profiles 3. The Favorite Products screen will display. If there are no products listed, press the add Add button at the bottom of the screen. 4. Pick the ingredient name from the database then select the green arrow button in the upper right corner. Any chosen ingredients will be added to the list of favorite products. 5. Set the registration code for the ingredient as needed. 6. Add any additional ingredients if applicable (using the bottom add button). 7. Set the quantity for each ingredient that will be filled into the tank/bin.

40 Viper 4 Product Profiles 8. Set the Carrier Volume for the difference in volume between the total tank capacity and the volume for the ingredients. For example: Tank Capacity: 1000 Gallons SureStart: Roundup: 25 Gallons 20 Gallons Carrier Volume: 955 Gallons 9. Set the maximum tank/bin level (if not already set when configuring product control) and use the refill button to set the current level to the maximum.

41 Viper 4 Job Profiles 1. GO TO THE JOB PROFILE PANEL. Select the Job Profile panel. Select the Edit button to create a job profile. 2. ADD A PROFILE.

42 Viper 4 Job Profiles 3. SET UP THE JOB PROFILE. The Profile Name is required. Optional: You can add Grower Farm Field assignments to the job profile. Select the Edit button to do this.

43 Viper 4 Job Profiles Select the guidance pattern and scout group that will be the defaults for the job profile. 4. USE THE NEW JOB PROFILE BUTTON TO START A JOB. When finished, the new job profile will become a preset button (similar to the Start Job button) for starting a job with that profile and all assigned Grower Farm Field information and guidance settings. All of the information from the job profile will automatically appear in the job settings. The job name will appear along with a timestamp from when the job was started. Any of this information can be changed if desired.

44 Viper 4 Software Updates and Feature Unlocks FLASH DRIVE PREPARATION To perform software updates and feature unlocks on the Raven Viper 4, the following folder structure will need to be created on the root directory of the USB flash drive used with the field computer: Removable Disk Raven FeatureUnlocks Updates A Raven folder must be created on the root directory of the flash drive. Inside the Raven folder, create an Updates folder for Software Updates and a FeatureUnlocks folder for software feature unlocks as shown in the figure above. SOFTWARE UPDATES Important: When downloading a file multiple times, it will apply a number in parenthesis after the file (e.g. UpdateZip(1).zip). The Viper 4 will not recognize these files. Be sure to remove any added numbers in parenthesis to prevent potential problems with applying updates. Software updates for the Raven Viper 4 will be in a.zip file format and must be copied to the Updates folder on the USB flash drive. Removable Disk Raven Updates UpdateZip.zip Once the flash drive is inserted into the Viper 4, the.zip file containing the software update will be copied into internal memory and extracted automatically. Once this process is complete, the software update will be available via the System Manager utility within the Software Update tab. Note: Refer to the ROS Basic Operation Manual for additional information on performing software updates and using the System Manager on the Viper 4. Note: The copying process takes some time based on the size of the update. Once the update is copied and ready to be applied to the Viper 4, the version of the software update will populate into the "Install Latest Update" window. Until the software is copied, the "Install Latest Update" will remain blank or have the last version available. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) specific Viper 4 field computers, (e.g., Case IH, Hagie, and Equipment Technologies), must use OEM specific Viper 4/ROS software update packages. Raven branded Viper 4/ROS updates are not compatible with OEM specific field computers, nor are the OEM specific updates compatible with Raven branded Viper 4 field computers.

45 Viper 4 Software Updates and Feature Unlocks When attempting to install a Viper 4/ROS update on a OEM specific field computer, or vice versa, the Viper 4 field computer will display a message in the Software Update status box at the bottom of the page similar to the following: "UpdateViper4_X.X.X.X.Raven.zip: This update cannot be applied." Please refer back to the software product matrix located on our RavenHelp.com pages to verify current software versions. Raven updates will be made available on RavenHelp.com. OEM updates will be made available through their established support channels. FEATURE ACTIVATION TEMPORARY ACTIVATION CODES Temporary feature activation codes will be made available by entering an alpha-numeric code generated using the field computer Identification Number and Job Code Time found within the System Manager. Note: All Viper 4 field computers are set up with a temporary authorization code out of the box. The initial temporary authorization code is good for 20 hours of in-job operation. Additional temporary activation codes should not be initiated until the temporary activation time has expired. Review the ROS Basic Operation Manual for additional assistance with the System Manager features. PERMANENT ACTIVATION CODES Important: When downloading a file multiple times, it will apply a number in parenthesis after the file (e.g (1).zip). The Viper 4 will not recognize these files. Be sure to remove any added numbers in parenthesis to prevent potential problems with applying unlocks. To permanently unlock software features on a Viper 4, the 7-digit bar code will be required from the back of the field computer. Permanent unlocks must be installed on the field computer similar to applying ROS software updates. To permanently activate a software feature: 1. Contact a local Raven dealer for assistance with ordering the required activation part number. 2. A registration code will be returned to the purchaser. 3. Activate the registration code on RavenHelp.com using the "Activation Key Request" procedure. The required information will have to be completed using the registration code and the bar code number from the Viper Once complete, the activation key must be downloaded. This downloaded.zip file should be saved to the "FeatureUnlocks" folder on the USB flash drive used with the Viper 4. Removable Disk Raven FeatureUnlocks zip 5. To apply the software unlock, insert the flash drive into the Viper 4. After a short time, a message will be displayed prompting the operator to restart the field computer. Remove the USB flash drive before restarting the Viper 4.

46 Viper 4 CAN Node Update DOWNLOADING CAN NODE UPDATES Visit RavenHelp.com - CAN System to download the CAN Upload package which includes software for all Raven nodes. If you choose to only update a particular node in your system, visit the specific page for your node to download the update. The download will be a compressed file, which will need to be extracted to the root directory of your USB drive. The USB root directory should appear as below after the extraction is complete. Removable Disk CANUpload IMPORTING CAN NODE UPDATES With Raven Operating Software (ROS) on the Viper 4, CAN node updates must first be imported into the Viper 4 before they can be installed on the nodes. Administrator Panel File Manager USB Manager Tab 1. Select your USB drive from the USB drop-down. 2. Select CAN Node Update from the file type drop-down. 3. Use the blue "Next" arrow to advance. The folder structure on the USB will now display. 4. Select the CANUpload folder. All node update files on the USB drive will appear in the bottom of the window. 5. Place a check mark in the node updates for the desired nodes, or place a check mark in Select All to import all of the update files. 6. Select one of the following: Copy - Copies the files to the Viper 4 (original files are left on the USB drive). Move - Moves the files to the Viper 4 and deletes them from the USB drive. 7. Select the green check mark to import.

47 Viper 4 CAN Node Update INSTALLING CAN NODE UPDATES Note: ISOBUS nodes cannot be updated using the following process. ISOBUS updates can only be performed using the Raven Service Tool. Important: Be sure to verify the correct node update using the program number associated with the node and the update. If the wrong update is selected, the node will need to be repaired. Node Program Example Program Number P144V111 Version Number Administrator Panel Select the node to update. System Manager Hardware Update Select the proper update for the node. USING NODE RECOVERY MODE Apply Update If a CAN node update fails, it is possible to recover it using Node Recovery Mode. Administrator Panel System Manager Hardware Update Recovery Mode Cycle logic power to the node for approximately 5 seconds (removing the logic power fuse is the preferred method). Ensure any status LEDs are off or stop flashing before reconnecting power. Select the proper update for the node. Apply Update If recovery fails, attempt the recovery one more time. If it still fails, the node will need to be sent in for repair.

48 Viper 4 GPS Receiver Software Updates and Feature Unlocks Follow the steps below to update the GPS software on a Viper 4 field computer. TO UPDATE GPS SOFTWARE 1. Download the GPS software from the Viper 4 page of RavenHelp.com and save the file to your computer. 2. Extract or Unzip the file. 3. Use a Straight Through serial cable to connect your computer to the GPS Out port on the Viper 4 cable. Not all Rev cables will work with this update (Supported Cables list at the end of this article). There is no need to use this extra cable if you can connect the GPS Out port directly to your computer. A USB to Serial adapter will be needed if your computer does not have a Serial Port (see the Raven example below) USB to Serial Adapter 4. Select the following: GPS Set the solution to Integrated. 2.2 and Older Software 2.3 and Newer Software 5. Start the WinLoad program on your computer. Select Run. 6. Set the COM Port Settings to the correct COM Port you are using on the computer, set the Download Baud to , and set the Connection Baud to Press OK. 7. Select File in the upper left hand corner of the WinLoad program, and then select File Open.

49 Viper 4 GPS Receiver Software Updates and Feature Unlocks 8. Browse for the Firmware Hex file (or.shex) 9. Highlight the file and select Open. 10. Select the Write Flash button in Winload. A timer will start counting down from 30 second. Wait for the counter to reach 26 seconds and then press the power button to power up the Viper You should now see some information in the main window of WinLoad indicating the update has begun and the progress bar will show at the bottom. 12. Once the update is complete, close the WinLoad program and cycle power to the Viper 4. If the update fails, power off the Viper 4 and go back to step Once the Viper 4 is powered back on, select the following: OR GPS 2.2 and Older 2.3 and Newer GPS Info Tab 14. Verify the new version is listed. 15. Select the Send Defaults button. For Viper 4 versions 2.2 and older, select the yellow/orange arrow to return to the main GPS screen. From here, select the Send Defaults button. Send Defaults For versions 2.3 and newer, the Restore Receiver Defaults / Send Defaults button can be selected from any GPS configuration screen except from the main GPS screen. 16. Verify GPS Out is set for SmarTrax (if installed). 17. Change the Main GPS Solution to SmarTrax GPS on GPS if SmarTrax is used.

50 Viper 4 GPS Receiver Software Updates and Feature Unlocks SUPPORTED CABLES The following cable list along with illustrations may also be found in the article "What cables can be used to update GPS?" Cable Part Number Revision All All All Rev J and higher Rev G and higher Rev F and higher Rev D and higher * All Gen II cables are supported Sample Product Label RAVEN P/N S/N ########### REV D PGM - Note: A cable can be used in conjunction with a or -744 with lower Rev cables that are listed. See the table below for cable connections Adapter Connector Connects to: To Com 3 "Auxiliary" or "Com 3" To GPS Out GPS Out / Speed "GPS Out" or "GPS/GPS Speed Output" Computer

51 Viper 4 GPS Receiver Software Updates and Feature Unlocks ENTERING UNLOCK CODES GPS More GPS Unlocks Press the blank text field to bring up the on screen keyboard. Enter in the unlock code exactly as it appears.

52 Viper 4 Common Button Glossary The following buttons do not typically have a description on the screen. They can be seen in different locations throughout the Viper 4. Adds a new item or configuration to a particular setup. Copies the selection to another location. The file also remains on the original location (Copy and Paste). Moves the selection to another location. Deletes the file from the original location (Cut and Paste). Edits the selected item. For files in the File Manager, this is used to assign items to a Grower/Farm/Field. Deletes the selected item(s). Move selected (left) or move all (right). Most used in the File Manager when exporting files. Used to filter searches such as in the File Manager and the ingredient database for product profiles. Clears a selection from a list. This does not delete anything. Displays additional information for the given selection. Typically displays a window with additional configuration options.

53 Viper 4 Common Button Glossary Resets the value or selection. Checklist selection. This signifies that one or more options can be selected at one time. Radio button. This signifies that only one option must be selected at one time. Confirm. Often seen on the on-screen keyboard. Cancel. Often seen on the on-screen keyboard. Accept / Done. Often used to close a screen or menu. This will accept any changes that have been made. Displays when there are more configuration options than are visible on the current screen. Back and next arrows. Typically used with setup wizards Used to bring up the configuration menus (CAN, Product Control, GPS, etc.). Used to edit the currently selected product profile.

54 Viper 4 Common Button Glossary Node selected (left) and deselected (right). Shows which node is currently selected for making changes to setup. Node alert selected (left) and deselected (right). Displays in Product Control alerting that the node needs configuring. Section selected (left) and deselected (right). Displays which sections are currently assigned to a product. Select all (left) and deselect all (right). Used to assign all sections to a product, or unassign all of them. Fill single tank (left) and fill all tanks (right). Refreshes the serial devices on the system. Used to detect newly installed serial devices. Readdresses the nodes connected to the CANBUS. Reinitializes the CANBUS. Often used to detect the connected nodes. Resets the defaults on the CAN nodes on the system. Used with a product controller node. Used to configure the number of product channels that will display.

55 Viper 4 Widget Glossary Quick Tip: Icons with a gold border can be tapped to perform a specific function. The exception to this is the Camera Interface widget. Note: Depending on your particular system configuration, the widgets below may not all appear in your widget library, or may appear differently as pictured. The following widgets are current as of software version 2.3. Accessory Applications Widget Name Description Displays video feed from an optional installed camera (maximum of 4 cameras). Camera Interface Press and hold to reconfigure the camera order. Tap the camera numbers to display the assigned camera feed. How to Connect a Camera to the Viper 4 Day/Night Toggle Tapping on this widget will toggle between brightness settings for both daytime and nighttime operation. Press and hold to view the screen brightness settings. Scout Provides access to scout options used to define field boundaries, spray and no spray zones, and flags for notable features of your field. Once a scout feature is active, you will be given add/record controls. The accompanying dialog provides options for customizing the type of scout feature you want to create as well as ways to manage your scout groups. Weather Used with the WatchDog Weather Station. Displays the wind direction, wind speed, gust speed, and temperature. Press and hold for weather information.

56 Viper 4 Widget Glossary GPS Widget Name Description Forward Override GPS Status GPS Summary Tells the system that you are traveling forward. This widget is useful if GPS gets mixed around and thinks reverse is forward. Displays the status of your GPS connection. Displays status as either Ideal (connection is acceptable for accurate steering and application), Caution (an error condition has been encountered and/or connection is spotty), or Bad (a connection is not available). Press and hold for GPS health information and to set a self-test speed or configure GPS filtering. Similar to GPS Status widget. Press and hold for GPS health information and to set a self-test speed or configure GPS filtering. The bottom displays your current travel speed. Heading / Speed Displays vehicle heading in degrees as well as your current travel speed. Press and hold for GPS health information and to set a self-test speed or configure GPS filtering. Vehicle Speed Displays travel speed. Compass Represents your direction of travel. Tap to cycle through different compass views.

57 Viper 4 Widget Glossary Guidance Widget Name Description Light Bar Long/Short Set A/B and AB Utilities Option for larger or smaller on screen lightbar. Displays distance from the guidance line. Tap to choose your desired swath pattern from Straight AB, Contour, Pivot, and Last Pass. Press and hold for nudge settings as well as saving, recalibrating, and resetting guidance. Nudge Status Nudge Arrow Displays the direction of nudge (left/right), and amount of nudge. Tapping on this widget provides access to preset nudge values and reset. Press and hold for nudge settings as well as saving, recalibrating, and resetting guidance. Displays current nudge value and direction along with controls for bumping the nudge value. Press and hold for nudge settings as well as saving, recalibrating, and resetting guidance. Tap to engage/disengage SmarTrax. SmarTrax Displays the status of SmarTrax either enabled/disabled. Messages from the node will be shown to you in the empty space on the right. Press and hold to display additional diagnostic information and settings. Distance from Guidance Line Displays your distance and direction off of the guidance line. Swath Info Displays the path number when using an AB guidance mode (Straight AB, Pivot, or Fixed Contour). Displays "LST" when using Last Pass.

58 Viper 4 Widget Glossary Guidance - 2 (Widget View Only) Widget Name Description 3D View Only applicable on the Widget View Screen. Displays a smaller 3D guidance screen. Useful for ISO applications. Widget is also available in a wider display. ISO Planter Widget Name Description Jump Start Tap on this widget to activate seed priming for a user designated time. Press and hold to open a dialog for setting the time out timer in seconds. Swath Marker There are 3 buttons on this widget, Left, Middle, and Right. Tapping on either of the Left or Right will raise or lower the row markers. Tapping on the center will toggle Auto or Manual mode. If Auto mode is active, the Left and Right markers will be automatically toggled when turning around at the end of a row.

59 Viper 4 Widget Glossary ISOBUS and ISOBUS 2 Widget Name Description ISO VT Button Opens an ISO Virtual Terminal for interaction with ISO based systems. ISO VT Display Provides a quick look at the active ISO screen. Tapping on it will open a large dialog with which the ISO display can be interacted. Also has the option for a larger VT display screen (ISOBUS 2 page). Implement Status and Control Widget Name Description AccuBoom Override Tap to enable AccuBoom Override and turn on all boom sections. Press and hold to configure the amount of time override is enabled. AutoBoom Boom Capacity You will find the status of the left and right (center if applicable) booms as either Enabled, Disabled, or Uncalibrated at the top. The bottom fields will give you the current height of each boom. Monitors the product load in the boom to tell you how close to capacity you are. The name of the section group is shown below the boom icon. Press and hold to select the boom configuration. Boom / Implement Master Status Product on and off based on your control interface. Section Status Displays the status of each section as either on (green) or off (red). Available in a wider version as well as a product-based version.

60 Viper 4 Widget Glossary Product Control Widget Name Description Bin Chain Status Press and hold to bring up a window with information on the bin chain for the current job. Use this to manually select products/links in a bin chain. Tap the left half to reset the chain. Tap the right half when the cleanout option displays to enable cleanout. Fan Speed RPM Displays current fan speed. Press and hold to assign a specific product for the widget. Field Area Displays the amount of area currently applied during a job by the selected product. This widget will display in acres and sq miles. Press and hold to assign a specific product for the widget. Liquid Pressure Displays current system pressure. Press and hold to assign a specific product for the widget. Liquid Pump RPM Displays current RPM of liquid pump. Press and hold to assign a specific product for the widget. Pump Switch Turns liquid pump on and off. Press and hold to assign a specific product for the widget. Use multiple widgets to toggle individual products on and off. Product Levels Tally Registers Displays the volume of each product. Tapping the widget will fill the level to capacity. Press and hold to configure tank/bin levels or to reset them. Can also assign a specific product to the widget. Tap to cycle through different tally register options. Press and hold to display a window containing all tally register information. Can also assign a specific product for the widget.

61 Viper 4 Widget Glossary Rx Map Options Opens a dialog box with the following Rx options: On Look Ahead (seconds); Enable/Disable Zero Rate Shutoff. There is also a button you can use to apply all options to all products. Product Control 2 Widget Name Description Product List (3, 6, 10) Tapping the name of a product will make it the active asapplied map in 3D and field review. Holding down over the name will open a dialog that allows you to switch between Auto, Manual, or Off; bump rates; and choose the products you want to see in the widget. Individual Product Control Displays the Target and Actual rate of the currently selected product, as well as the control mode (Auto, Manual, or Off). The top third of the widget will bump the rate up. The bottom third will bump the rate down. The center of the widget when held will take you to the Product Control dialog screens. Press and hold to set the product to Auto, Manual, or Off. Also allows navigation to product control settings within the job. System Status Widget Name Description Slingshot Connection Status Displays the carrier and speed of connection as well as whether or not wireless is working. The strength of your signal will also be represented by the number of bars. If you are roaming outside of your coverage area, a triangle icon will appear. Press and hold for screens on requesting remote support as well as diagnostics.

62 Viper 4 Widget Glossary MISCELLANEOUS WIDGETS Note: The following widgets may or may not appear in your Widget Library depending on your setup/installation and/or software version on the field computer. Alarm Widget Name Description Alarms Displays the worst alarm currently on the system. These alarms range from a Notification, a Warning, or an Alarm. Tapping on the widget will open the alarm system where you can find the current and past alarms. AutoFold Widget Name Description AutoFold Displays the current status and progress of AutoFold action. Case IH Flex-Air Widget Name Description Flex-Air Status Displays the Boom Pressure value and Boom Sparge value. Tapping on the widget will open a dialog where the states and RPM speed can be changed. Flex-Air Auger Status Displays the status of each auger and the fan. It will also display the RPM of the fan. Tapping on the widget will open a dialog where the states and RPM speed can be changed. Flex-Air Switches Used with Case IH Flex-Air machines to allow On/Off toggles for all four products.

63 Viper 4 Widget Glossary Job Information Widget Name Description Job GFF Displays Grower Farm Field data for current job. On-Screen Switchbox Widget Name Description On-Screen Switchbox This is the 2 section widget that provides On, Off, and AccuBoom (if applicable) switches for controlling booms. The leftmost button is a master control providing On and Off. GUIDANCE SCREEN VIEW CONTROLS The very bottom row of the guidance screen is reserved for the following controls. Widgets cannot be places in this row. Icon Name Description Zoom Opens a zoom bar which allows you to view the vehicle from above or behind at various pitch and zoom levels. Extents Field Review Only Brings all coverage information into view. Vehicle Position Field Review Only Centers the screen on the vehicle position. Screen Layout Selector Choose between available screen layouts (Guidance, Field Review, Web Browser, and Widget View). Widget Library Provides access to all available widgets to be placed on the main screen. Home Takes you out of the current job and returns you to the profile and configuration screens.

64 Viper 4 USB Folder Structure Removable Disk CANUpload Raven FeatureUnlocks GFF Grower Name Farm Name Field Name Manifests slingshotarchives Updates