Field Update Guide for Raven Viper Pro
Introduction The field update kit (P/N 117-0171-467) is designed to allow the Raven Viper Pro to utilize the automatic power down feature without returning the console to Raven Industries. The procedures in this document are intended for use on Case IH application equipment but may be used as a reference if the Viper Pro is installed on other equipment. For additional assistance with the field update kit, please contact a local Raven dealer. Important: Do not modify contents of the supplied USB flash drive. Files stored on the provided flash drive are configured from the factory and should not be removed until the field update process is complete. Note: The firmware update program required to complete the field update is only compatible with CAN firmware versions later than 15. Any systems operating with firmware versions 15 or earlier will need to be returned to Raven Industries for update. Contact a local Raven dealer for assistance. Important Safety Information NOTICE Read the following procedures carefully before installing the field update kit and follow all safety information presented within this guide. CAUTION Do not reverse the power leads. Doing so could cause severe damage to the equipment. Always make sure that the power leads are connected to the correct polarity as described in the following procedures. It is recommended to disconnect the Raven Viper Pro from the interface harness before rewiring the cable to prevent damage to the field computer. Kit Contents The following should be provided with the field update kit. Table 1: Field Update Kit (P/N 117-0171-467) Contents Qty. Description Part Number 1 USB Flash Drive, 4 GB 063-0173-427 2 Terminal, Ring 405-0200-053 1 Terminal, 1/4 Male Quick Disconnect 405-2001-016 1 Wire Cutter/Stripper 321-0000-393 1 Amp Extraction Tool 321-0000-392 1 Viper Pro Field Update Kit Guide 016-0171-530 Be sure all of the above items are available before beginning the installation of the update kit. 1
Rewiring the Viper Pro Harness The following procedure is required to reroute the Viper Pro interface cable to allow the automatic power down feature to function correctly. CAUTION Damage to electrical equipment or electrical shock may occur when working around exposed wiring or when cutting power and ground wires. Disconnect the vehicle battery, use insulated tools or wear rubber gloves as appropriate. 1. Power down the Viper Pro field computer. 2. Disconnect the two round connectors from the back of the Viper Pro to prevent damage to the field computer. Interface Connectors 3. Locate the instrument panel with the product pump and hydraulic shut off switch in the vehicle cabin. Remove the 4 screws and carefully lift the instrument panel. Pump Instrument Panel 2
4. Locate the factory power and ground wire cluster under the instrument panel. The factory wire cluster is spliced into power and ground wires which lead to the accessory port or cigarette lighter in the vehicle cabin. Factory Wire Splice 5. Trace wires to help identify the power (red) and ground (white) wires used to power the Viper Pro field computer. 6. Using the supplied wire cutter/stripper (P/N 321-0000-393), cut the power and ground leads powering the field computer approximately 2 in [5 cm] from the factory splice. CAUTION Damage to electrical equipment or electrical shock may occur when cutting power and ground wires. Disconnect the vehicle battery, use insulated tools or wear rubber gloves as appropriate. Note: A crimp connector will be installed on the red (power) wire still connected to the factory splice later in this process. 7. Locate the knockout below the instrument panel and route the leads cut from the factory splice through an open port. Knockout Location 8. Crimp the supplied ring terminals (P/N 405-0200-053) onto each of the lead wires. 3
9. Route and connect the red power wire to the positive post located next to the radar speed sensor. Positive Post Radar Speed Sensor 10.Route and connect the white ground wire to the negative post located in the right, rear corner below the cabin Negative Post 11.Open the panel on the front side of the console along the right side of the vehicle cabin. Grey Wire with Quick Disconnect Terminal 12.Locate the grey wire with the female 1/4 quick disconnect terminal. 13.Locate the red (power) lead wire cut previously in step 6. 4
14.Use the supplied wire cutter to strip back the insulation on the lead wire and connect the supplied male 1/4 quick disconnect terminal (P/N 405-2001-016). 15.Route the grey wire in the front panel to the red wire underneath the instrument panel and connect the quick disconnect terminals. 16.Carefully replace the console front panel. Note: Do not replace the pump instrument panel until the Viper Pro Firmware Update section on page 6 is completed. Re-pin the Viper Pro Harness The Viper Pro interface cable must be modified to take advantage of the automatic power down feature on the field computer. Review the following procedure to complete the installation of the field update kit. 1. Locate the round, 16-pin cable connector (female pins) disconnected from the back of the Viper Pro. 16 Pin Interface Connector 2. Remove the two screws on the connector retainer and carefully unscrew the shroud from the connector. It may be necessary to use a set of pliers to help unscrew the connector. Be careful not to damage the plastic connector or shroud. 3. While looking at the face of the connector, locate pin locations 2 and 14. 4. Insert the supplied Amp pin extractor tool (P/N 321-000-392) into the pin 2 location and depress the plunger to remove the pin. 5
5. Carefully pull the grey wire to remove the Amp pin from the connector. 6. Reinsert the pin into the pin 14 location on the cable connector. Carefully push the wire to fully seat the pin into the connector. 7. Test that the pin is properly seated by gently tugging on the grey wire. 8. Replace the connector shroud and replace the retainer and lock screws. 9. Reconnect the interface cable to the Viper Pro field computer. Viper Pro Firmware Update To complete the field update of the Viper Pro, the following procedure must be performed to update the field computer firmware. 1. Locate the 4-pin Deutsch connector labeled CAN under the pump switch instrument panel. The connector should be located near the factory power and ground cluster found earlier in the field update process. 2. Disconnect the 4-pin connectors. To help prevent failure of the firmware update, these connectors must remain disconnected throughout the firmware update process to prevent. 3. Disconnect the cable connections on the back of the Raven CAN switch box or Switch Pro. To help prevent failure of the firmware update, these connectors must remain disconnected throughout the firmware update process. 4. Insert the provided USB flash drive (P/N 063-0173-427) into the Viper Pro. 5. Press the power button on the Viper Pro to power up the field computer. 6. When the Initializing Viper prompt is displayed, select the Load XP Desktop option. 6
7. When the XP desktop is displayed on the Viper Pro field computer, select the Start button in the lower, left corner of the display and touch the My Computer icon in the displayed menu. 8. Select the Removable Disk (E:) icon displayed on the screen with a double tap to display the disk contents. 9. Double click on the ViperST10 Programmer.exe icon to begin the update process. The update may take approximately 15 seconds to begin. When the update is in progress, the Viper Pro will display a Tx and Rx window on the screen. Note: If the update is proceeding very slowly, shut down the Viper Pro and restart the procedure. If the Viper Pro will not shut down, remove the main connector from the back of the field computer for at least 10 seconds and then reconnect. 7
10.When the update is complete, the following prompt will be displayed. 11.Touch the OK button and then select the Start button and Shut Down from the displayed menu. 12.Select Restart to reboot the Viper Pro field computer. Note: If the Viper Pro fails to restart, remove the main interface cable connector for at least 10 seconds. Reconnect the cable and press the power button to restart the Viper Pro. 13.Start the Viper Pro management system. 14.From the main Viper Pro screen, select the Menu button in the lower, right corner of the display and select About. 15.Verify that CAN firmware version 22 is shown. If so, the firmware update has been successful. 16.Check the software version displayed on the screen. a. If the software version is 3.5.0.21 or newer, no software update is necessary to utilize the automatic power down feature. Continue with the following steps to return the field computer to operational status. b. If the software version is lower than 3.5.0.21, a software update is required before the automatic power down feature may be used. Continue with the following steps and then complete the Viper Pro Software Update section on page 9. 17.Shutdown the Raven Viper Pro field computer. 18.Reconnect the Raven CAN switch box or Switch Pro. 19.Reconnect the 4-pin CAN connectors located below the pump switch instrument panel. 20.Carefully replace the instrument panel. 8
Viper Pro Software Update Note: Software version 3.5.0.21 or newer is required to utilize the automatic power down feature with the field computer. The USB flash drive (P/N 063-0173-427) provided in the field update kit contains a software update file compatible with the automatic power down feature. Software updates are also available from the Raven Applied Technology Division web site: www.ravenhelp.com Refer to the Viper Pro Installation and Operation Manual for additional information on applying software updates obtained from the web site. 1. Insert the provided USB flash drive (P/N 063-0173-427) into the Viper Pro. 2. Press the power button on the Viper Pro field computer. 3. Touch the Display Program List button when the following prompt is displayed. 4. On the Program Selection Menu, touch the Install Viper Pro option. Allow the field computer the field computer to complete the software update. 5. Restart the Viper Pro management system. 6. From the main Viper Pro screen, select the Menu button in the lower, right corner of the display and select About. 7. Verify that software version 3.5.0.21 or newer is shown. If so, the software update has been successful. Review the Viper Pro Installation and Operation Manual for more information on the automatic power down feature. 9
Viper Pro Field Update Guide (P/N 016-0171-530 Rev A 1/12 E18895) Raven Industries Applied Technology Division Toll Free (U.S. and Canada): (800)-243-5435 P.O. Box 5107 or Outside the U.S. :1 605-575-0722 Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5107 Fax: 605-331-0426 www.ravenprecision.com www.ravenhelp.com Notice: This document and the information provided are the property of Raven Industries, Inc. and may only be used as authorized by Raven Industries, Inc. All rights reserved under copyright laws.