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1. ENTER gm The display will show CITE FA MI TED FL ATAF ATA FREIE vivi IIC IPTV LETL yl dv dvd NOTE The METER CAL value entered will be dis played where the 4 zeros are in the example P N 50291 Control Valve Selection The Control Valve type is entered during the initial programming of the Raven Console The type is selected when the console is powered up for the first time Control Valve Type Choices View the valve type While the SELF TEST button is pressed the screen will scroll and SELF Press and hold the display the following TEST SELF TEST button System Units selected US or METRIC lt e Speed Sensor Type selected SP 1 or SP 2 e Valve Type selected C SD C FC C F C P or C PC The selections for Valve Type are e CSD standard valve e C FC fast close valve e CF fastvalve e CP PWM valve e C PC PWM close valve Match your Micro trak Control Valve Type to the Raven Console Micro trak Servo Valve select C F Fast Valve Micro trak Standard EMD select C F Fast Valve Micro trak PWM type EMD select C PC PWM Close Valve Micro trak PWM Hydraulic Valve select C PC PWM Close valve Pump stops when sections are off ground drive Micro trak PWM Hydraulic Valve select C P PWM Valve Pump continues to run for tank agitation sprayers Selecting Control Valve Type Step 1 Press and Hold SELF TEST button for approx 20 seconds The display wil2. sol If the pump or PWM valve operation is acceptible then skip ahead to Step 7 If the pump or valve output exceeds desired flow decrease the High PWM Offset number by 10 in Step 4 Step 4 Step 5 Press ENTER Press ENTER to save New ENTER High PWM ENTER g Number E Return to Step 3 test system again Repeat if necessary Then Enter the new High PWM Offset number using the number buttons on the console Step 6 SCS 440 Console Step 6 SCS 450 Console Press DATA MENU Use Arrow Keys DATA repeatedly to scroll LAN to scroll through MENU through menu options menu options E 3 P LO Stop when display shows Stop when display shows I I pri PIP EC C Lini rut LIF XI LI LUI runt LIF T 1 I rur Choa CC CE T Continue on page 12 Micro Trak DirectConnect 9 P N 50291 Entering PWM High and Low Offsets Continued Step 7 Push the INC DEC flow control switch down to stop pump or hydraulic output of PWM control valve ul If the pump or PWM valve stops the procedure is complete If the pump or PWM valve does not stop increase the Low PWM Offset number by 10 in Step 8 Step 8 Press ENTER New ENTER Low PWM E Number Then Enter the new Low PWM Offset number using the number buttons on the console Micro Trak DirectConnect Step 9 Press ENTER to save ENTER g Return to Step 7 test system again Repeat if necessary 10 P N 502
3. Flow Sensor Cable Connector For positive displacement pumps Pressure Relief Valve 18 P N 50291 Plumbing and Component Install cont Range Adjust Valve With oversized pumps it may be necessary to install a range adjust valve The range adjust valve will reduce the pump s output to the rest of the system Servo Throttling Valves For BYPASS installations the servo valve installs in an unrestricted return line to the inlet of the pump or di rectly into the tank The console must be calibrated for bypass operation see Pre Field Testing Bypass Con figuration on page 14 DO NOT install the servo valve closer than 12 to the flowmeter The servo valve has a flow direction decal on it Make certain that the actual flow direction matches the decal on the servo valve DO NOT install the servo valve in the agitation line Slow response time and marginal operation may result The return line should tee from the main line just after the throttling valve see illustration The throttling valve is used to limit the output set maximum output of the pump to the flowmeter and servo valve The throttling valve is adjusted to put the servo valve in its optimal operating range The servo valve connects directly to the 3 pin connec tor on the main harness If more length is required use a 3 pin W P extension cable of the appropriate length Micro Trak DirectConnect Range For oversized pumps Adjust Valve
4. Hold the FLOW CONTROL switch in the INC position for approximately 12 seconds This ensures that the motorized control valve is fully closed 17 Adjust the agitator line hand valve until the desired agitation is reached 18 If necessary close the main line hand valve to set the desired maximum operating pressure o anws Note The maximum pressure should be approximately 10 psi 70 kPa above the normal spraying pressure For example if the normal spraying pressure is 30 psi 210 kPa set the maximum pressure to 40 psi 280 kPa 19 Hold the MAN ADJ switch in the DEC position for approximately 12 seconds This ensures the motorized control valve is fully open 20 Close the bypass 1 hand valve to set the desired minimum operating pressure Note The minimum pressure should be approximately half the normal spraying pressure If the normal spraying pressure is 30 psi 210 kPa set the minimum pressure to approximately 15 psi 105 kPa Field Testing Bypass Configuration 1 Drive down the field at the target speed with the sprayer booms off to verify the SPEED readout in the console 2 Turn on the sprayer and booms 3 Switch the MAN AUTO switch to AUTO 4 Increase or decrease the vehicle s speed by 1 MPH 2 km h Note The system should automatically adjust to the target application rate If the system does not perform the adjustment repeat the pre field test procedure above If the system is still not performing correctly r
5. 17419 This cable provides 12VDC power and control for boom sections 1 5 Se ee TT Servo Flow Boom Section 6 P N 17420 This cable combines flow input control output and section 6 control in a single cable for liguid applications Servo Reversal Adapter P N 17934 This short cable reverses the drive signals going to a control valve It is used if a valve is operating backwards i e opening when it should be closing closing when it should be opening Optional Extension Cables OPTIONAL 7 PIN CABLES P N 14146 CABLE These optional cables give additional length be CABLE 0 tween the Raven to Micro Trak Adapter cable and E Sour the other two branch cables See system diagram PIN 14103 a Hen 0 15 on next page for more details P N 14236 CABLE P N 14237 CABLE Micro Trak DirectConnect 3 P N 50291 Harness Diagram 0c L OCVZl N d SHION31318V5 NOISN3 LX3 IVNOILLdO dO4 43DVd SnOIA44dd NO S318V L 33S 1 S14 U1iA pesn 1ou ade suono euuoo s u 0c L 6lvZl N d Suol 2oS Micro Trak DirectConnect 4 P N 50291 Setup Overview Proceed through all the follow steps to setup your implement prior to any fieldwork Please note that some steps are specific to using a PWM Pulse width modulation device Information about the Raven SCS is intended as a general guide only Please refer to your Raven SCS Installation and S
6. Tee A From Pump Servo Valve A Cable ByPass Throttling _ Valve Return to pump inlet or unrestricted return to tank Servo Valve InLine From Pump 19 P N 50291 Manufactured in U S A by SYSTEMS INC 111 East LeRay Ave Box 99 Eagle Lake MN 56024 0099 Toll Free 800 328 9613 507 257 3600 Fax 507 257 3001 www micro trak com email trakmail micro trak com Copyright 2013 Micro Trak Systems Inc
7. YEL 10GA BLU 10 GA BLU SECTION 4 18 GA BLK SECTION 5 8 18 GA RED 9 16 GA ORG REM HOLD 16 GA BRN FLOW GND 20 GA BLU 5V FLOW PWR 20 GA VIO FLOW SIG 20 GA GRY 20 CA GRY 20 GA BRN CONS 12V SW 16 GA RED 20 GA VIO 20 GA RED SECTION 7 15 16 GA WHT 20 GA BLU 20 GA ORG 12VDC 16 16 GA ORG 20 GA GRN 20 GA YEL D 20 GA YEL 10 PIN MP 10 PINMP E 20GA GRN 10 PIN MP 16 GA ORG SHROUD TOWER 20 CA BLU SHROUD 16 GA BLK 20 GA VIO 16 GA BRN 20 GA GRY 16 GA RED 20 GA WHT 16 GA WHT 20 GA BLK WAYTEK OUTLET 17582 RED 180 RED TA 3PWP section 4 T A ok Va HU TOWER m E E 18 GA RED ch TEN SECTION IHE eae rn WS Ais 7 s l GA RED DEM E34 Ch 3 3 PIN WIP H 80A BK Tower SECTIONS ae 8 GA YEL F sch RED 8 GA BRN Alap y l 3 PIN WIP 8GA GRY INS E Efe 4 IB GA BK Bl Tower SECTION TP MP 8 GA BLK N TEESE MIXED OGA ORG Llo SHROUD 8 GA RED 0 GA BLU i N L 18 GA RED y fBGABIK B ENWP SECTIONS a K 118 6A RED 17419 i SPLICE AND E 18GA RED HEATSHRINK oe Fj 18GA BLK B ren SECTIONG ib al MALE Q D 0 25 d THESE CONNECTIONS ARE NOT gt E USED WITH THIS KIT C a MALE Q D 0 25 18GA RED I t cABK C SPLIT LOOM
8. best results approach the headlands at consistent speeds while turning all boom sections off Control Valve Advance is the THIRD digit of the 4 numbers needed to en able the delay advance feature Note SECOND and FOURTH values do not adjust any parameter and should always be entered as O Note Some older versions of the Raven 440 console may not be programmed for Control Valve Advance For those consoles enter the Control Valve Delay value as a single digit in seconds between 1 9 Please refer to your Raven SCS Installation and Service Manual for additional specific information on your model Example Control Valve Delay Advance Number A starting value of 1020 is recommended to build up pressure during low rate applications in automatic control mode with the Master Switch on To disable the Valve Delay while using Valve Advance use a starting value of 0020 Control Valve Delay Advance Number 1 020 Control Valve Delay L Not Used Not Used Control Valve Advance Step 1 SPEED Press and Hold Speed Cal button for approx 5 seconds CAL The console will display LUNTRUL VALVE 40 Jv TA THEE JAHLLITI vil Step 2 Press ENTER Press ENTER to Control Valve ENTER gt Delay Advance Value Then Enter the desired Control Valve Delay Advance 4 digit Value Value MUST have 4 digits to ensure correct system response Micro Trak DirectConnect 15 P N 50291 Low Limit The low limit value is the minimum vo
9. 17420 A 20GA GRY 20GA GRY AT sow MP B 20GA VIO y 20GA V0 AB roues FLOW CL 20GA BLU 10 FT 20 GA BLU Dt 20GA YEL TOWER FE 16GA ORG 4 3 PIN WP G 166A RED 20GA YEL AB careg CONTROL H 16GA BLK MEE 20 GA GRN Jt 16 GA BRN K 166A WHT ART FETN y d Rn REM HOLD 16 GA BLK d RELIEF 16 GA RED Pr INDIVIDUAL HEAT SHRINK 2 bw HEAT SHRINK Servo Reversal Adapter P N 17934 THESE CONNECTIONS ARE NOT USED WITH THIS KIT s 3 PIN WP A Control rog B 18 GA RED 18GA BLK AB Cynon Control Control 18 GA BLK 18 GA RED Control Micro Trak DirectConnect 17 P N 50291 Plumbing and Component Install The flowmeter must be installed in the main line after any strainers return lines or valves Securely mount flowmeter in an area away from intense vibration A vertical installation with flow entering the bottom is preferred especially at rates below 5 gallons per minute Other orientations are sufficient providing the flowmeter remains full of fluid To avoid erratic flow readings allow a minimum of 6 of straight tubing at the flowmeter input and output If installation constraints don t allow this keep bends as gentle as possible Micro Trak flow meters are bidirectional exception green plastic turbine and mag flowmeters are one direction only Flipping the flowmeter periodically black nylon and stainless steel Micr
10. 91 Pre Field Testing Inline Configuration After all components of the system have been installed and the console has been programmed the SCS 440 is ready to be tested Complete the following steps to test the SCS 440 system Note This procedure applies only to applications of 3 GPM 11 lit min or greater For flow less than 3 gpm 11 lit min refer to the Pre Field Testing Bypass Configuration section on page 14 for bypass configuration setup procedure 1 Fill the tank with water only 2 Ifa centrifugal pump is used proceed to the next step If a positive displacement pump is used open the pressure relief valve PRV 3 Switch the Rate switch to MAN Switch the Power switch to ON Verify that the BOOM CAL SPEED CAL METER CAL VALVE CAL and RATE CAL values have been entered correctly into the console Press the SELF TEST button Enter the machine s normal operating speed Run the pump at the normal operating RPMs If a centrifugal pump is used proceed to the next step If a positive displacement pump is used set the PRV to 65 psi 450 kPa 10 Verify that the boom valves operate and that no nozzles are plugged using the boom ON OFF switches 11 Switch all boom ON OFF switches to the ON position 12 Hold the FLOW CONTROL switch in the INC position until the pressure is at its maximum to ensure that the control valve is fully open 13 Verify the RATE and maximum pressure dE db ES Note The pressure gaug
11. DirectConnect SYSTEMS INC DirectConnect Kit For Liquid Application Control Connecting to Raven 440 450 Series Controllers Contents Installation Overview Installation for Single Section Use Installation for Multi Section Use Cabling Descriptions Harness Diagram Setup Overview Flowmeter Calibration Control Valve Selection Control Valve Calibration Number PWM Frequency PWM High and Low Offsets Pre Field Testing Inline Configuration Field Testing Inline Configuration Pre Field Testing Bypass Configuration Field Testing Bypass Configuration Troubleshooting Reference Section Control Valve Delay Advance Low Limit Harness Wiring Diagram Plumbing and Component Install CON A UU gt Q oN N N Micro Trak DirectConnect P N 50291 Installation Overview These instructions cover Micro Trak DirectConnect kit installation for Raven 440 450 Sprayer Control Systems Raven SCS for liguid applications The wiring harness and system descriptions are the same for both 440 and 450 series controllers Initial setup is slightly different for the two consoles these differences are noted in the setup procedures Start your installation by reviewing cables and harnesses shipped with your kit Then install all cabling to connect your existing spray valves and flowmeter to the Raven SCS If you are installing new spray valves and flowmeter please refer to the resource section on page 18 for addit
12. Trak Adapter cable to the Raven SCS rate controller 2 Connect 7 pin M P and 10 pin M P Extension Cables to the Raven to Micro Trak Adapter cable 3 Connectthe Power Boom Sections 1 5 Cable 7 pin M P to the 7 pin M P Extension Cable a Connect shutoff valves to Section 1 5 connections 3 pin M Ps b If using Section 6 connect the male spade connector orange wire to the corresponding female spade con nector orange wire on the Servo Flow Boom Section 6 Cable 4 Connectthe Servo Flow Boom Section 6 Cable 10 pin M P to the 10 pin M P Extension Cable a Connect flowmeter sensor to Flow connector 3 pin M P tower b Connect control valve to Servo connector 3 pin W P shroud If the servo valve runs backwards opens when should be closing etc the Servo Reversal Adapter can be used to reverse the polarity of the drive signal 5 Turn Power ON OFF switch on Raven SCS console to OFF a Route WHITE wire from Raven to Micro Trak Adapter cable to the vehicle 12VDC battery and connect it to the positive terminal b Route BLACK wire from Raven to Micro Trak Adapter cable to the vehicle 12VDC battery and connect it to the negative terminal 6 Secure cabling with wire ties Micro Trak DirectConnect 2 P N 50291 Cabling Descriptions Raven to Micro Trak Adapter Cable P N 17582 This adapter cable connects the Raven SCS 16 pin connector and the DirectConnect branch and control cables Power Boom Sections 1 5 P N
13. e is not supplied A pressure gauge MUST be installed to properly monitor the system 14 Adjust the agitator line hand valve until the desired agitation is reached 15 Verify that the maximum pressure is still present 16 Hold the FLOW CONTROL switch in the DEC position until the pressure is at its minimum to ensure that the control valve is fully closed 17 Verify RATE and minimum pressure Note If the RATE and minimum pressure cannot be achieved consider modifying the plumbing into the alternate bypass plumbing system configuration Refer to the Alternate Bypass Line System Setup section on page 42 Field Testing Inline Configuration Drive down the field at the target speed with the sprayer booms off to verify the SPEED readout in the console Turn on the sprayer and booms Switch the RATE switch to RATE 1 Increase or decrease the vehicle s speed by one MPH 2 km h D MCI Note The system should automatically adjust to the target application rate If the system does not perform the adjustment repeat the pre field test procedure above If the system is still not performing correctly refer tp the Troubleshooting section on page XX for possible causes and corrective action 5 Atthe end of each row switch the Master ON OFF switch to OFF to shut off the flow This also turns off the area totalizer 6 Verify the area covered and the volume used Micro Trak DirectConnect 11 P N 50291 Pre Field Testing Bypass Conf
14. efer to the Troubleshooting section on page XX for possible causes and corrective action 5 Atthe end of each row switch the Master ON OFF switch to OFF to shut off the flow This also turns off the area totalizer 6 Verify the area covered and volume used Micro Trak DirectConnect 12 P N 50291 Troubleshooting All Micro Trak DirectConnect cables flowmeters and servo valves are tested prior to packaging so unless there has been damage in shipment you can be confident that everything will be operational when you receive it However if you do encounter a problem that appears to be related to eguipment failure or manufacturing defect contact us right away Your system is protected by a warranty and we will gladly correct any defect Many problems are the result of mistakes in installation or operation Before returning any parts for service carefully check your installation and review the operating instructions For easy to follow guidelines refer to the troubleshooting section which follows CONSOLE APPEARS DEAD Using your test light check for 12 volts at the power source Also check for damaged power cable or reversed terminals Console reguires 12 volts for proper operation Check connections of ignition or power switch SPEED IS ALWAYS ZERO OR ERRATIC e Check for properly calibrated Speed Cal e Review speed sensor installation checking for proper mounting and alignment Also check cable for breaks or incomplete connec
15. erformance from the system The chart on the next page will help you determine what area of the plumbing may be causing your problem At this point it is assumed that your plumbing basically matches that of the system diagram and that the servo valve and flowmeter are known to be installed correctly and functioning properly In addition make certain that you have selected and installed the correct spray tips for the application speed and spray rate that you intend to maintain Don t forget the obvious such as leaky fittings and hoses pinched hoses and plugged or worn nozzles Micro Trak DirectConnect 14 P N 50291 Reference Section Control Valve Delay Advance The Control Valve Delay feature allows the operator to assign a time delay between when the boom sections are turned on and the console begins to control the flow rate The range of assignable delay time is between 1 and 9 seconds 1 1 second and 9 9 seconds A value of 0 will disable the feature The delay is active if the time between turning the boom sections on and off is less than 30 seconds Control Valve Delay is the FIRST digit of the 4 numbers needed to enable the delay advance feature The Control Valve Advance feature allows the operator to set the time in seconds which the control valve will be open after all boom sections are turned off The range of assignable valve advance time is between 1 and 9 seconds 1 1 second and 9 9 seconds A value of 0 will disable the feature for
16. ervice Manual for specific information on your model Flowmeter Calibration pg 5 Control Valve Selection pg 6 Control Valve Calibration pg 7 PWM PWM Frequency pg 10 ONLY PWM High Low Offsets pg 10 Pre Field Testing Inline pg 13 Field Testing Inline pg 13 Pre Field Testing Bypass pg 14 Field Testing Bypass pg 14 Flowmeter Calibration Step 1 Find the flowmeter calibration CAL numbers printed on the tag on the flowmeter See right Use the Pulses per 10 gal lons number in this example 730 Step 2 Press METER CAL on the SCS Console Step 3 METER Micro Trak DirectConnect Press ENTER CAL CAL ENTER Then Enter the CAL number from the flowmeter tag using the number buttons on the console Raven SCS 440 Front Panel FLOW CONTROL RATE 1 RATE 2 INC MAN DEC BOOM 1 BOOM 2 BOOM 3 MASTER 0 0 0 0 BOOM 1 BOOM 2 BOOM 3 SPEED METER VALVE RATE 1 RATE 2 VOL SELF ee 1CA 2 NN ADS OLE OL TON B 9 OL TOTAL TOTAL FIELD FIELD VOL AREA DATA p g LJ g g g LJ g RAVEN Sprayer Control SCS 440 NVM Raven SCS 450 Front Panel FLOW CONTROL DOS MASTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 RATE 1 INC ON MAN DEC A BOOM SPEED METER VALVE RATE 1 RATE 2 VOL SELF lt 1A 2C A SCA 4 A OME OLD CK 9A 0 TOTAL TOTAL FIELD FIELD VOL AREA DATA g m 7 y yg 7 e Eg p yg SCS 450 NVM RAVEN Sprayer Control Pulses per 10 gallons 730 Step 4 Press ENTER to save
17. f a magnet should result in a very high resistance infinite while holding the tip of the sensor up to the south pole of a magnet should result in a very low resistance around 300 ohms FLOWMETER Shaking the Flowmeter end to end should produce a rattling sound shaft end play Blowing in the meter from either end should spin the turbine freely If the turbine spins freely but the meter will not register flow with a known working sensor the turbine may be defective SERVO VALVE CONTROL SIGNAL With the console turned ON put the console in MANUAL mode and turn at least one section switch to ON Using a voltmeter or simple test light check from a good frame ground to each of the servo wires on the main harness con nector You should get O volts on each wire Holding the button should cause the RED wire to pulse toward 12 volts light will pulse Holding the button should cause the BLACK wire to pulse toward 12 volts light will pulse SERVO VALVE The best way to test the servo valve is with a known working console but a 9 volt battery can be used in the field Connecting the battery to each terminal on the servo valve should cause the servo valve to run in one direction Reversing the battery connections should cause the servo valve to run the other direction The servo valve should operate smoothly in both directions from fully open to fully closed PLUMBING Proper plumbing is a very important factor in obtaining optimal p
18. f the flowmeter With lower flow rates the meter should be mounted vertically Also check to see that the flow sensor is screwed all the way into the flowmeter e Other causes may be inaccurate sprayer tank markings a flow rate too low to register or foreign material lodged in the flowmeter CONSOLE IS ERRATIC IN OPERATION e lf you have a two way radio it may be mounted too close to the console Keep all console cables away from the radio its antenna and power cable e Ignition wires may be causing the console to malfunction Keep all console cables away from ignition wires or install an ignition suppressor Also re route all cables away from electric solenoids air conditioning clutches and similar equipment e Check the Valve Control Calibration Number information on page 7 If the RATE tends to overshoot or oscillate the Valve Speed setting may be too high for the control valve being used reduce the Valve Speed setting by 1 range is 1 9 DISPLAYED MEASUREMENTS DO NOT MAKE SENSE The console may be in the incorrect measurement mode English or metric SYSTEM OPERATION CONTROL IS SLUGGISH Check the Valve Control Calibration Number information on page 7 If the RATE is too slow the Valve Speed setting may be too low for the control valve being used increase the Valve Speed setting by 1 range is 1 9 Micro Trak DirectConnect 13 P N 50291 Troubleshooting HARNESS The harness can be checked using an ohmmeter or continuit
19. finition Controls the time of first correction pulse after a 0 2 none Valve Backlash reversal in direction is detected 1 9 1 2 short pulse From Increase to Decrease or vice versa 9 long pulse Servo Valve and Standard EMD 0 9 0 fastest 9 slowest PWM Types 0 9 0 slowest 9 fastest VAVE SDEeg If set too fast control can be erratic If set too slow slow response h Er Paint Percentage away from target value where valve 0 9 0 596 1 1096 9 9096 slows down to prevent overshoot Dead Band AME percentage error where correction is not 1 9 1 1 9 9 Entering Control Valve Calibration Value Step 1 VALVE CAL 6 7 Press Valve Cal Step 2 Step 3 Press ENTER Control Press ENTER to save ENTER vave ENTER Calibration Number s Then Enter the Calibration Number from the list above using the number buttons on the console Micro Trak DirectConnect 7 P N 50291 PWM Freguency PWM EMD amp PWM Hydraulic Valve only If you are using a Micro trak PWM style EMD or PWM Hydraulic Valve it is critical to enter a specific PWM electrical freguency number to ensure optimal performance Please note that the Raven 440 and 450 consoles have slightly different menu options see below The PWM freguency numbers are Micro trak PWM style EMD 150 Micro trak PWM Hydraulic Valve 200 For SCS 440 Console Step 1 Press DATA MENU DATA repeatedly to scroll WENT
20. iguration Note This procedure applies only to applications of less than 3 GPM 11 lit min For flow of 3 GPM 11 lit min or greater refer to the Pre Field Testing Inline Configuration section on page 13 for inline configuration setup procedure 1 Fill the tank with water only 2 Turn the Master ON OFF switch ON 3 Turn the boom ON OFF switches OFF 4 Switch the AUTO MAN OFF switch to MAN 5 Turn the Power ON OFF switch to ON 6 Verify that the BOOM CAL SPEED CAL METER CAL VALVE CAL AND RATE CAL values have been entered correctly into the console 7 Pressthe SELF TEST button 8 Enter the machine s normal operating speed 9 With the pump not running fully open the main line hand valve and the bypass 1 hand valve 10 Completely close the agitator line hand valve 11 If a centrifugal pump is used proceed to the next step If a positive displacement pump is used fully open the pressure relief valve PRV 12 Run the pump at normal operating RPMs 13 If a centrifugal pump is used proceed to the next step If a positive displacement pump is used complete the following steps Turn the Master ON OFF switch to OFF Close the bypass 1 hand valve Set the PRV to 65 psi 450 kPa Open the bypass 1 hand valve Turn the Master ON OFF switch to ON 14 Verify that each boom valve is operational and not nozzles are plugged in by operating the boom ON OFF switches 15 Turn all boom ON OFF switches to ON 16
21. ional installation instructions Finish by completing all setup instructions prior to starting any fieldwork Note Information about the Raven SCS is intended as a general guide only Please refer to your Raven SCS Instal lation and Service Manual for specific information on your model Installation for Single Section Use 1 Connect the Raven to Micro Trak Adapter cable to the Raven SCS rate controller 2 Connect 7 pin M P and 10 pin M P Extension Cables to the Raven to Micro Trak Adapter cable 3 Connect the Power Boom Sections 1 5 Cable 7 pin M P to the 7 pin M P Extension Cable a Connect shutoff valve to Section 1 connection 3 pin M P 4 Connect the Servo Flow Boom Section 6 Cable 10 pin M P to the 10 pin M P Extension Cable a Connect flowmeter sensor to Flow connector 3 pin M P tower b Connect control valve to Servo connector 3 pin W P shroud If the servo valve runs backwards opens when should be closing etc the Servo Reversal Adapter can be used to reverse the polarity of the drive signal 5 Turn Power ON OFF switch on Raven SCS console to OFF a Route WHITE wire from Raven to Micro Trak Adapter cable to the vehicle 12VDC battery and connect it to the positive 4 terminal b Route BLACK wire from Raven to Micro Trak Adapter cable to the vehicle 12VDC battery and connect it to the negative terminal 6 Secure cabling with wire ties Installation for Multi Section Use 1 Connectthe Raven to Micro
22. l scroll through SELF J Hn Hn M TEST nit Type Speed Sensor Type and Valve Type Release when display stops scrolling Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Press ENTER until ENTER the display shows ok Press ENTER to save Press CE until the intended valve type is displayed ENTER g Iv TVvtJl LL l Micro Trak DirectConnect 6 P N 50291 Control Valve Calibration The control valve calibration number is a 4 digit number specific to each valve type The numbers tell the Raven console important information about how the valve will react to control signals Find your starting calibration number in the list below Depending on system performance it may be necessary to adjust the numbers slightly Please refer to the digit definitions below if any adjustments are necessary Find your Micro Trak Control Valve Calibration Number Micro trak Servo Valve 743 Micro trak Standard EMD 743 Micro trak PWM type EMD 43 Micro trak PWM Hydraulic Valve 43 Micro trak PWM Hydraulic Valve 43 Definitions of Calibration Numbers Note Since the calibration numbers enter the Servo Valve and Standard EMD value shown console screen from right to left 0743 entering a value of 743 has the same calibration definition as 0743 The Raven consoles cannot Walia Bas aa accept O as an initial entered value Valve Speed Brake Point Digit Description Range De
23. lume per minute allowed before the valve stops closing an alarm sounds and the console displays the message Uti LIMIT The low limit value should be determined with all boom sections turned on since this value is directly proportional to the percentage of boom sections that are on For example if the low limit entered is 4 and half of the total boom length is shut off the console automatically reduces the low limit value to 2 Recommended Low Limit value is O Setting the Low Limit Value Step 1 Press and Hold Vol Min button for approx 5 seconds VOL The console will display FATE d SET LU LIMIT Q MIN E Step 2 Step 3 Press ENTER Press ENTER to ENTER VS Low Limit A Value ENTER Then Enter the desired Low Limit Value Recommended value is 0 Micro Trak DirectConnect 16 P N 50291 Harness Wiring Diagram 30A N THESE CONNECTOR CABLES VARY 10 GA WHT 12VDC VBAT IN LENGTH BY KIT CHECK PAGE 3 FOR CORRESPONDING PART 16 PIN AMP 10 GA BLK GND NUMEERS FEMALECPC 20FT BAND SPLICE amp 206037 1 HEAT SHRINK 4 PLCS UT TT TALLLI po 18 GA YEL 18 GA YEL GND TF 16 GA BLU 18 GA BRN BL 18 GA BRN SECTION 2 2 18 GA BRN 18GA GRY C 7 PINMP z pu mp CF 186A GRY 7 0IN MP CONTROL 3 20 GA YEL 18 GA BLK MXED swnoyp Df 18GA BLK TOWER CONTROL 4 20 GA GRN 10GA ORG E TOWER 10 GA ORN SECTION 3 5 18 CA GRY 18 GA RED FL 18GA RED SECTION 1 6 18 GA
24. o Trak manufactured models to reverse the flow will greatly extend the life of the flowmeter by evening out bearing wear Installing Flow Sensor Cable With the flowmeter in place install the flow sensor cable The flow sensor cable has a GREEN sensor body and mates with the 3 pin connector on the main harness marked with a GREEN cable tie Screw sensor all the way into hole of flowmeter Tighten 3 8 jam nut to secure sensor in place Uncoil flow sensor cable and carefully route it to meet the main harness flow connector marked with GREEN tie 3 pin Metri Pak tower Align connectors and press firmly together until locking tab clicks into place Secure cable with ties provided See Harness Wiring Diagram on page 17 Manual Pressure Relief Valve If you have a positive displacement pump or a centrif ugal pump capable of generating excessive pressure you must install a pressure relief valve and adjust it to a safe maximum pressure If a positive displace ment pump is operated without a pressure relief valve damage to pump or other plumbing component may result Micro Trak DirectConnect Sprayer Line Hose Clamps L 34 NPT Male Fitting B eene I Flowmeter Hose Clamps Sensor green body Locknut KA 560 Ll Bracket 5 Hall effect Flow Sensor Cable with Threaded Sensor Connector Main Harness Flow Connector IE Green a Connect flow sensor cable to green tie console cable
25. through menu options Stop when display shows CO IM CCIC IC NI V Fund FTNELNLIECIHNL Step 2 Press ENTER PWM High and Low Offsets PWM Bey Then Enter the PWM Frequency number from the choices above using the number buttons on the console For SCS 450 Console Use Arrow Keys LN to scroll through menu options 1 Z Stop when display shows FH IM EIEAEDFUWAEINW V Fund FTNELNLIECIHNL Step 3 Press ENTER to save It is also critical to enter a specific PWM High and Low offset to ensure optimal performance This will control the maximum and minimum PWM output Please note that the Raven 440 and 450 consoles have slightly different menu options see below Step 1 SCS 440 Console Press DATA MENU DATA repeatedly to scroll MEN through menu options Stop when display shows Trip Cl iM MECC Lut Fuld LIT TE 1 Micro Trak DirectConnect Continue on page 11 Step 1 SCS 450 Console Use Arrow Keys AN to scroll through m 1 E menu options Stop when display shows LITKL Choa MECC ILLI Fuld LI TT JE 1 8 P N 50291 PWM High and Low Offsets Continued Step 2 Move the flow control selector switch to Manual then Move boom switches 6 on SCS 450 and Master switch to ON position FLOW CONTROL BOOM 1 BOOM 2 BOOM 3 MASTER Aur ze St Ot l sO Push the INC DEC flow control switch up to increase pump speed or hydraulic output of PWM control valve
26. tion DISTANCE COUNT IS INACCURATE Speed Cal was incorrectly measured or entered Review calibration re adjust and test AREA COUNT IS INACCURATE Implement width or Speed Cal was measured incorrectly or programmed incorrectly Go back through the original procedures make changes and test for acre hectare count again Make sure no width is entered for unused booms Verify accuracy with formula Acres Distance x Width in feet 43560 Hectares Distance x Width in meters 10 000 NO READOUT OF GALLONS LITERS OR GALLONS LITERS PER MINUTE e Check to see that the sprayer pump and equipment are operating properly If liquid is moving through the line check the flow sensor to be sure it is screwed all the way into the flowmeter e Check to see that a FLOW CAL number has been entered Also check cable for breaks or incomplete connection e lf the flowmeter is new or has not been used for a long period of time the turbine may be sticky Flushing the system out with water should make the turbine spin freely e Flow rate may be too low to register a reading or foreign material may be lodged in the flowmeter TOTAL LIOUID USED IS INACCURATE e This may result from an incorrectly entered FLOW CAL value Check the number stamped on the flowmeter tag and be sure this is entered in the console s FLOW CAL position e lf the meter has been used for some time wear may have changed the Flow Cal value e Check the mounting position o
27. y tester The main wiring diagram on page 17 shows the pin out of all DirectConnect connectors ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE Erratic operation of the system may be the result of electrical interference from ignition wires or inductive loads elec trical clutch fan solenoid etc Always try to route wires as far away from suspect areas as possible If problems occur you may need to relocate the console and or wiring harness or install a noise suppressor POWER Check power source with an electrical meter or a test light If there is no power trace cable toward battery looking for breaks Also check any fuses or circuit breakers that supply power to the console MAGNETIC HALL EFFECT FLOWMETER SENSORS Caution Improper connection or voltage could damage the Hall effect sensor The Hall effect sensor works similar to a reed switch but requires power in order to function Also this particular type of Hall effect sensor requires alternat ing magnetic polarities in order to switch This means that the north pole of a magnet will open the Hall effect and the south pole of a magnet will close the Hall effect Ground pin C black and connect clean 12 volts to pin B white of the Hall effect sensor cable Connect the positive lead red of an ohmmeter or continuity tester to pin A red and the negative lead black of the ohmmeter or continuity tester to pin C of the Hall effect sensor cable Holding the tip of the sensor up to the north pole o
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