Rate Cal; Scs Multi-Tier Features - Raven SCS 5000 Series Installation And Operation Manual

Chapter 7

Rate Cal

The following information must be known in order to determine which spray nozzles to use with the sprayer.
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Nominal Application Pressure_________ PSI [kpa]
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Target Application Rate_________ GPA [L/ha]
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Target Speed_________ MPH [km/h]
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Nozzle Spacing_________ inches [cm]
From this information, calculate the volume per minute per nozzle as follows:
where NVPM = Nozzle Volume per Minute (Gallons/Acre or [L/ha]), Rate = Target Application Rate, Speed =
Target Speed of Application and NS = Nozzle Spacing.
For Example:
Application Pressure = 30 PSI, Target Application Rate = 20 GPA, Target Speed = 5.2 MPH and Nozzle
Spacing = 20 inches
Using the calculated Nozzle Volume per Minute of 0.35 at an Application Pressure of 30, select a tip that is
capable of these application specifications. Contact a local sprayer supply dealer for available nozzles or
spray tips.
Verifying Flow Rate Limits
The target rate for a field application also must be within the specified range of the flow meter measuring flow
rate for the control channel.
RFM 5
RFM 15
RFM 60P
RFM 100
RFM 200/ 200 Poly
RFM 400

SCS Multi-Tier Features

For systems with multiple plumbing tiers (2 or 3 tier systems), additional features can be accessed by holding
down the BOOM CAL key for 5 seconds. Use the arrow keys to toggle between the following features:
Tier 1 High Volume per Minute
Sets the maximum allowed volume per minute before the second tier is enabled.
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On a two tier system, both tiers will be enabled once this level is reached.
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On a three tier system, the first tier will shut off and second tier will turn on once this level is reached.
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NVPM =
NVPM =
Flow Meter Model
0.1 - 5 GPM [0.2 - 18.9 L/min]
0.3 - 15 GPM [1.1 - 56.8 L/min]
1 - 60 GPM [3.8 - 210 L/min]
5 - 100 GPM [11.4 -380 L/min]
15 - 200 GPM [56.8 - 760 L/min]
25 - 400 GPM [94.6 - 1515 L/min]
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× ×
Rate Speed NS
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5940 60000
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20 5.2 20
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= 0.35
5940
Flow Range