Great Plains TSF1290 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 33)

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Raven SCS 450
The Raven SCS 450 (Sprayer Control System) is stan-
dard, and the sprayer-side components (other than
speed sensor) are pre-installed.
The SCS 450 system consists of a computer-based Con-
trol Console, a Speed Sensor, a turbine type Flow Meter
and a motorized Control Valve. The Console mounts
directly in the cab of the tractor for easy operator use.
The Radar Speed Sensor is mounted to the frame of the
tractor or sprayer (wheel drive and speedometer Drive
Speed Sensors are also available.) The motorized Con-
trol Valve and Flow Meter mount to the framework sup-
porting the boom valves. Appropriate cabling is furnished
for field installation.
The controller module must be installed in the tractor cab
prior to first use, and must be connected to one or more
tractor systems, including:
• battery power (red:+, black:-)
• existing or new speed sensor, if tractor-mounted (and
if new tractor mount, the sensor must be installed)
Your Great Plains dealer can assist with the installation.
A Raven installation and service manual are provided.
Once installed and connected for the first time, setup and
calibration steps are necessary prior to first field opera-
tions. See “Sprayer Calibration” on page 33.
It is important to read and understand the Raven manual
before operating the system.
The operator sets the target volume per area to be
sprayed and the SCS 450 automatically maintains the
flow regardless of vehicle speed or gear selection. A
manual override switch allows the operator to manually
control flow for system check-out and spot spraying.
Actual volume per area being applied is displayed at all
times. The SCS 450 additionally functions as an area
monitor, speed monitor and volume totalizer.
Raven Setup
Current TSF1080, TSF1090, TSF1280 & TSF1290
sprayers include a Raven SCS 450 controller as stan-
dard equipment. The controller needs to be installed in
the tractor cab, and cables run to the sprayer, speed sen-
sor and battery prior to first use. Consult the included
Raven manual for installation instructions.
The SCS 450 requires some initial data about your
sprayer and tractor prior to first use.
This data is retained as long as the SCS 450 remains
connected to battery power. If power is removed for elec-
trical work, long term tractor parking or welding, the data
is lost and must be re-entered.
Consult the Raven manual for display interpretation and
keyboard procedures.
Figure 23
Raven SCS 450 and Cab Cables
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