Seed Hawk Raven 2012 - Manual (Page 75)

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Using the Seed Hawk® Viper Pro System
Job files allow application and field data for multiple operations or fields to be saved on the field computer at
any given time without erasing or modifying existing job information and also provides the ability to transfer
data to another Viper Pro field computer to begin operations using data previously created or collected or to
complete an operation previously started with a different Viper Pro.
Note:
To ensure memory resources are available, Raven recommends performing file maintenance
periodically to remove unused job files from the memory on the field computer. Refer to Chapter
12, File Maintenance and Editing Reports for more information.
Prior to starting a job, be sure that the Viper Pro has been configured for the machine, product control
hardware and products to be applied. During an active job, the Viper Pro uses the programmed settings and
calibration values to monitor or control product rate(s), calculate area and volume applied and to provide swath
guidance in the field.
Note:
Refer to Chapter 4, Initial Set Up and Navigation, to configure the Viper Pro product control system
and verify the required product control settings are correctly entered.
Overview of Job Types
The Viper Pro is compatible with the following job types for operation as a stand alone system or as a part of a
full crop data software package.
Standard Jobs
The operator can use the Viper Pro to create the job scouting and application information in the field and
during application of products or covering field area during various operations. A standard job does not require
additional software to set up or begin using guidance, product control or scouting features of the Viper Pro.
Prescription maps may be uploaded to the Viper Pro via a Slingshot user account or USB flash drive and
loaded for standard jobs for variable rate control.
AgX™ Pre-populated Jobs
Jobs may also be pre-populated using AgX standards to create recommendations for product application
rates. Prepopulated jobs require a software program installed on a home or office PC with the ability to create
AgX compliant product application data package recommendations. These packages must contain a
prescription map and field boundary shape file as well as a recommendation file.
Note:
The SST Summit software is required to utilize the AgX pre-populated job files and
recommendations on the Viper Pro. Contact a local Raven dealer for more information or to
acquire an activation code for the AgX features on the Viper Pro field computer.
Overview of Job Features
The following features may be enabled or disabled for any operation with the Viper Pro field computer:
• Product Application and Product Chaining
• Swath Guidance
• Section Control (SCT)
The following sections offer a brief description of these features used with the Viper Pro field computer.