Seed Hawk Raven 2012 - Manual (Page 46)

Chapter 4
34 Seed Hawk® Viper Pro™ Installation & Operation Manual
3. Touch the Rate Cal value displayed on the screen and use the on-screen keypad to enter the desired target
rate for a product application.
Note:
During the initial set up of the field computer, enter a typical rate for seeding operations. The rate
cal will need to be adjusted for different seeding operations on each product control channel prior
to starting an actual seeding operation. Contact a local planter or seed supply dealer for
assistance.
4. Repeat the above process for any remaining product nodes or control channels as necessary.
5. Touch OK to save the entered value or proceed to the Bin Level Sensor Calibration section to continue with
the initial set up process.
Bin Level Sensor Calibration
The Seed Hawk
®
air cart features ultrasonic bin level sensors which automatically detect the level of product
remaining in each bin. The bin sensor for each of the first three products must be calibrated to accurately
gauge the amount of product in the bin.
Note:
The air cart bins must be empty to calibrate the bin level sensors.
1. Touch within the Product Control area at the bottom of the main screen.
2. Make sure that Node 1 is selected on the CAN Controller Status screen and touch within the second data
display area, or the Product Control Settings area, on the CAN Controller Status screen.
3. Touch the Calibrate button displayed below the current bin level value and follow the on-screen
instructions.
4. Repeat the above process for any remaining nodes or product control channels as necessary.
5. Touch OK to save the entered value or proceed to the Meter Cal(s) section on page 34 to continue with the
initial set up process.
Meter Cal(s)
Note:
The meter cal is required when the corresponding product node or control channel will be
controlling seed application rates or application of a liquid product. When operating the Viper Pro
with a dry or granular product applicator, a spreader constant and product density value will be
required to control application. Refer to the Raven Viper Pro Installation and Operation Manual for
more information on controlling dry or granular product applications.
1. Touch within the Product Control area at the bottom of the main screen.
2. Make sure that Node 1 is selected on the CAN Controller Status screen and touch within the second data
display area, or the Product Control Settings area, on the CAN Controller Status screen.
3. Touch the meter cal value displayed on the screen and use the on-screen keypad to enter the number of
counts detected by the sensor per revolution of the metering roller (products 1-3). The meter cal value for
liquid products (products 4-5) will be found on the flow meter connected to the selected product node or
control channel.
Note:
When operating with a Seed Hawk hydraulic drive system, use a meter cal value of 60.31.
4. Repeat the above process for any remaining nodes or product control channels as necessary.
5. Touch OK to save the entered value or proceed to the Cal Weight section on page 35 to continue with the
initial set up process.