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ISOBUS Product Control
Installation & Operation
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016-0171-362 Rev. F
08/16
E28148
Copyright 2016

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  • Page 1 ISOBUS Product Control Installation & Operation Manual 016-0171-362 Rev. F 08/16 E28148 Copyright 2016...
  • Page 2 GPS, GNSS, SBAS, etc.). Therefore, Raven Industries cannot guarantee the accuracy, integrity, continuity, or availability of these services and cannot guarantee the ability to use Raven systems, or products used as components of systems, which rely upon the reception of these signals or availability of these services.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Electrical Safety ........................1 Instructions for Wire Routing ..................... 1 Instructions for Hose Routing ....................2 Chapter 2 Introduction................5 Raven ISOBUS Product Control Node Kits ................5 Updates ............................. 6 Chapter 3 Installation................9 Mount the Flow Meter ....................... 9 Mount the Control Valve ......................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Feature Settings ........................ 29 Alarms Setup Tab ........................32 Low Tank ........................... 32 Low Limit ........................... 32 Off Rate Percent ........................ 33 RPM Off Rate Percent (Granular Applications Only) ............33 Dual Encoder Error Percent (Granular Applications Only) ..........
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ..............47 Appendix 7 System Diagrams..............49 Appendix 8 Calculating the Calibration Values........59 Section Widths ........................59 Broadcast .......................... 59 Band ..........................59 Rate Cal ..........................59 Tiered Boom Settings ......................60 Valve Cal ..........................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents ISOBUS Product Control Installation & Operation Manual...

  • Page 7: Calibration Reference Sheet

    CALIBRATION REFERENCE SHEET Record the settings and calibration values used when programming the field computer and keep this sheet for future reference or when contacting a service technician. Circle the setting selected on the field computer for the following options: US (Acres) SI (Hectares) Turf (1000 Square Feet)

  • Page 8: Unit Definitions And Conversions

    HAPTER Spreader Density Constant (Granular (Granular Only) Only) UNIT DEFINITIONS AND CONVERSIONS UNIT OF MEASURE DEFINITIONS Abbreviation Definition Abbreviation Definition Gallons per Minute Decimeters lit/min Liters per Minute Meter dl/min Deciliters per Minute Miles per Hour Pounds per Square Inch Kilometers Kilopascal km/h...
  • Page 9 Liquid Area • 1 U.S gallon = 128 fluid ounces • 1 square meter = 10.764 square feet • 1 U.S. gallon = 3.785 liters • 1 hectare = 2.471 acres or 10,000 square meters • 1 U.S. gallon = 0.83267 imperial gallons •...
  • Page 10 HAPTER ISOBUS Product Control Installation & Operation Manual...

  • Page 11: Important Safety Information

    Read this manual carefully before installing the Raven ISOBUS node. • Follow all safety information presented within this manual. • If you require assistance with any portion of the installation or service of your Raven equipment, contact a local Raven dealer for support.

  • Page 12: Instructions For Hose Routing

    HAPTER • Sheared or flame cut edges • Edges of machined surfaces • Fastener threads or cap screw heads • Ends of adjustable hose clamps • Wire exiting conduit without protection, either ends or side of conduit • Hose and tube fittings Routing should not allow harnesses to: •...
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Hoses should not contact or be attached to: • Components with high vibration forces • Components carrying hot fluids beyond hoses component specifications Avoid contact with any sharp edge or abrading surfaces such as, but not limited to: •...
  • Page 14 HAPTER ISOBUS Product Control Installation & Operation Manual...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Introduction

    This section contains a list of kit contents which should have been supplied with the ISOBUS product control node. Before installing the Raven ISOBUS node, compare the items in the kit with the list. If you have questions regarding your kit, contact a local Raven dealer.

  • Page 16: Updates

    A 21’ spinner control cable (P/N 115-0171-880) is required if the ISOBUS product control system will be utilized for spinner control applications. UPDATES Updates for Raven manuals as well as software updates for Raven consoles are available at the Applied Technology Division web site: www.ravenhelp.com...
  • Page 17 INTRODUCTION Sign up for e-mail alerts to receive notifications when updates for your Raven products are available on the Raven web site. At Raven Industries, we strive to make your experience with our products as rewarding as possible. One way to improve this experience is to provide us with feedback on this manual.
  • Page 18 HAPTER ISOBUS Product Control Installation & Operation Manual...

  • Page 19: Installation

    I NSTALLATION CHAPTER C H A P T E R 3 MOUNT THE FLOW METER 1. Mount the flow meter in the area of the boom valves as shown in Figure 1. All flow through the flow meter must go to the booms, (i.e. no return line to tank or pump after flow meter). 2.

  • Page 20: Mount The Control Valve

    HAPTER MOUNT THE CONTROL VALVE 1. Mount the motorized control valve in the main hose line between the flow meter and the booms, with the motor housing in the upright position. Refer to Figure 1 on page 9. 2. Connect the flow control cable connectors to the boom valves, flow meter, and motorized control valve. The table below tells white wire color(s) connect to each valve: Connect to Wire Colors...

  • Page 21: Mount The Node

    ISOBUS system. The Raven ISOBUS node is mounted to the specific implement with which the product control features are to be used. When selecting a location to mount the node, consider the following points: •...

  • Page 22: Install Isobus Product Control Cabling

    3. Use dedicated bus bars to connect the console and all nodes to the same source for both power and ground. 4. Provide relays to switch power on and off to avoid draining the battery. Raven recommends connecting CAN nodes to a clean source of controlled power.

  • Page 23: Chapter 4 Isobus Product Control Node Calibration

    C H A P T E R 4 NODE CALIBRATION Before the Raven ISOBUS product control node may be used to control product application, the node must be properly calibrated for the type of application and the specific implement being used. The following calibration values are required to accurately control product application: •...

  • Page 24: Calibration Screen

    HAPTER 3. Select the tools icon at the right side of the screen to display the calibration screen. Tools Icon NOTE: For a description of the information displayed on the product control home screen, see the Product Control Home Screen section on page 37. CALIBRATION SCREEN The various settings and calibration values are displayed in three categories which can be viewed by selecting the icons at the top of the screen.

  • Page 25: Implement Calibration Tab

    NH3 configuration. NOTE: When operating with the Raven AccuFlow HP system, additional settings will be required to control the boost pump. Refer to the HP Pressure or HP Plus Control Setup section on page 23 and refer to the AccuFlow, AccuFlow HP, and AccuFlow HP Plus Installation and Operation Manual for details on boost pump settings.

  • Page 26: Section Setup

    See Section Widths section on page 59, for detailed calculation of the section width values. When finished programming section widths, select the “OK” button to return to the Implement settings display. NOTE: If the system contains an optional Raven ISO switch box, press Next >> to proceed. ISOBUS Product Control Installation & Operation Manual...

  • Page 27: Product Control Calibration Tab

    SWITCH MAPPING NOTE: Switch mapping is only available if an optional Raven ISO Switch Box is detected on the ISOBUS. The next screen in the section setup allows for a customized section to switch mapping setup. This allows the operator to quickly control multiple sections using a single switch. This feature also allows the operator to control an implement that has more sections than switches available on the switch box.

  • Page 28: Control Type

    HAPTER • Rate Bump (+/-) • Display Smoothing • Zero Speed Shutoff • Pressure Display • Implement Switch (NH3 Applicator only) • PWM Smart Control • Dual Loop Control • Standby Pressure • High Side Drive • Rate 1/Rate 2 NOTE: For more information on enabling and using the main screen features, see the Feature Settings section on page 29.

  • Page 29: Valve Delay

    Spreader Constant section on page 64 for assistance calculating the value of the spreader constant. NOTE: When controlling an anhydrous ammonia (NH ) applicator with the Raven ISOBUS product control node, be sure to enter the pounds [kilograms] of (N) meter cal value. VALVE DELAY Use the valve delay option to include a delay in seconds between turning on the control valve (turning on sections) and when the product control nodes begin to control the flow rate.

  • Page 30: Speed Cal

    HAPTER SPEED CAL A speed cal input is enabled if the controller is being used in conjunction with a switchbox that supports speed input calibration. The speed cal value is used to adjust in the incoming signal from the speed source. To set the speed cal value, start with 600 as an initial value.
  • Page 31 ISOBUS PRODUCT CONTROL NODE CALIBRATION The valve cal value sets the responsive characteristics of the control valve and is required for product control. The recommended value is automatically entered when the valve type is selected. For more information about adjusting the valve cal, see the Valve Cal section on page 62. VALVE CAL 2 NOTE: If the dual loop control feature is enabled, the valve cal 2 value will be replaced by the Sgain value.

  • Page 32: Tiered Boom Settings

    In a granular control system, the RPM of a fan or spinner may be monitored or controlled via the ISOBUS product control system. To access the Spinner/Fan Control Setup screen from the Raven ISOBUS main screen: 1. Select the Tools Menu icon from the quick access softkeys.

  • Page 33: Hp Pressure Or Hp Plus Control Setup

    AccuFlow system without proper instruction and training. To access the HP Pressure or HP Plus Control Setup screen from the Raven ISOBUS main screen: 1. Select the tools menu icon along the right side of the screen.
  • Page 34 HAPTER 3. Select the HP Pressure or HP Plus Pump Control Setup button. The HP Pressure or HP Plus Pump Control Setup screen will be displayed. VALVE TYPE The Valve Type option on the HP Pressure or HP Plus Pump Control Setup screen is locked to PWM close when controlling an NH3 Applicator.

  • Page 35: Pulse Width Modulation Valve Setup

    Do not enter the rate cal or target pressure as the pressure cal value. The pressure cal value must only be used to calibrate the pressure transducer connected to the Raven ISOBUS product control system. Refer to Target Pressure (NH3 Applications) section on page 40 to set the target pressure for the AccuFlow HP boost pump.
  • Page 36 HAPTER FLOW CAL (DUAL LOOP CONTROL MODE ONLY) The flow cal value may be used when controlling a liquid application system using a PWM control valve. This value sets how the system responds to rate control inputs while product is flowing through the flow meter. A value between 11 and 999 may be entered for the flow cal value.
  • Page 37 ISOBUS PRODUCT CONTROL NODE CALIBRATION STANDBY PRESSURE SGAIN The standby pressure feature may be enabled in either the standard or dual loop control modes. When enabled in the standard control mode, the Sgain value is not displayed on the Valve Calibration screen, but is still used to set the response of the system to the application system pressures.
  • Page 38 Sgain value. PWM FREQUENCY This value sets the frequency of the pulses which are sent to the PWM valve. The default value is 122 Hz for Raven valves, or a value specified by the valve manufacturer. PWM OUTPUT DISPLAY The PWM output display represents the currently programmed min and max PWM values as well as the current PWM output of the valve.

  • Page 39: Feature Settings

    ISOBUS PRODUCT CONTROL NODE CALIBRATION FEATURE SETTINGS The current status of the following product control home screen settings is displayed to the right side of the Product Control Calibration settings display: • Rate Bump (+/-) • Display Smoothing • Zero Speed Shutoff •...
  • Page 40 • If the VT is capable of automatic section control and the section control feature is available in the Raven ISOBUS product control screen, select the feature to place a check mark in the corresponding box to enable the feature.
  • Page 41 ISOBUS PRODUCT CONTROL NODE CALIBRATION STANDBY PRESSURE (PWM VALVES ONLY) The standby pressure enable section allows the operator to toggle the standby pressure feature on or off and enter a minimum pressure to maintain all sections or the master switch is turned off. Refer to Preset PWM section on page 28 for information on the standby pressure value.

  • Page 42: Alarms Setup Tab

    HAPTER ALARMS SETUP TAB In addition to the product control capabilities of the Raven ISOBUS product control system, the ISOBUS communication protocol offers excellent error detection capabilities, making it very suitable and reliable for agricultural applications. Access the Alarms Setup screen to configure the following alert conditions which may be displayed during ISOBUS product control operation: •...

  • Page 43: Off Rate Percent

    ISOBUS PRODUCT CONTROL NODE CALIBRATION OFF RATE PERCENT Enter the percent at which the off rate alarm will activate. The off rate alarm activates when the actual rate differs from the target rate by the programmed value for longer than five seconds. RPM OFF RATE PERCENT (GRANULAR APPLICATIONS ONLY) Set the percent at which the RPM off rate alarm will activate.

  • Page 44: Information

    HAPTER INFORMATION Select the information icon to view the ISOBUS product control node hardware and software version numbers. DIAGNOSTICS CONTROL DIRECTION Control direction indicators are displayed for installed valves and pumps. PRESSURE OR FLOW SIMULATION Optional check boxes that simulate pressure or flow are included. To simulate pressure, check the box and enter a pressure value into the pressure cal inputs.

  • Page 45: Isobus Product Control Operation

    I SOBUS PRODUCT CONTROL CHAPTER C H A P T E R 5 OPERATION PRODUCT CONTROL HOME SCREEN With the product control node properly installed and calibrated, the VT display can be used to monitor and control product application without the need for additional consoles or displays in the vehicle cab. Select the product control icon located in the VT display menu to view the main product application screen.

  • Page 46: Quick Access Softkeys

    HAPTER QUICK ACCESS SOFTKEYS The quick access softkeys allows the operator to quickly access frequently used functions as well as the calibration and configuration screens. Quick Access Fan Switch or Softkeys Boost Pump Master Switch Rate Increase Button Rate Decrease Button Tools Icon...

  • Page 47: Remote Master Status

    ISOBUS PRODUCT CONTROL OPERATION FAN SWITCH OR BOOST PUMP STATUS If a dry or granular product type is selected, a fan switch status indicator will be available in the quick access softkeys area. Select this indicator to toggle the fan switch on or off. If the NH3 Applicator product control type is selected, a boost pump status indicator will be available in the quick access softkeys area.

  • Page 48: Pump Rpm Cal (Spray Applicator)

    HAPTER PUMP RPM CAL (SPRAY APPLICATOR) The current pump RPM is displayed in this area when a Pump RPM Cal value is entered. Refer to Pump RPM Cal section on page 20 to set the Pump RPM Cal value. PRODUCT DENSITY (GRANULAR APPLICATIONS) Select the density value to enter the product density of the product being applied.

  • Page 49: Pressure Or Spinner/Fan Rpm Display

    ISOBUS PRODUCT CONTROL OPERATION PRESSURE OR SPINNER/FAN RPM DISPLAY A pressure (liquid and NH3 applications) or RPM (granular applications) gauge is displayed in the upper, center of the product control home screen. HP PRESSURE OR SPINNER/FAN CONTROL If the control type selection is set to “Spreader - Spinner” or “NH3 Applicator,” select the gauge displayed on the product control home screen to view either the HP Pressure or Spinner/Fan Control screen.

  • Page 50: Rates Area

    140 liters per hectare). NOTE: Verify that the meter cal entered in the Raven ISOBUS product control system is configured for the same units as the target rate to be applied. When controlling an anhydrous ammonia (NH applicator, the recommended units for the target rate and meter cal values is pounds [kilograms].

  • Page 51: Volume/Weight Applied

    ISOBUS PRODUCT CONTROL OPERATION VOLUME/WEIGHT APPLIED To the left of the tank volume display, the product control home screen displays the volume or weight of product applied. NOTE: To reset the field volume, select the tally registers icon on the right side of the screen. For more information on the Tally Registers screen, see the Tally Registers section on page 46.

  • Page 52: Injection Pump Status Button

    INJECTION PUMP STATUS BUTTON If a Raven Sidekick Pro ISO injection pump is connected to the product control system, the Product Control Home screen will display a pump status button for each detected pump (maximum of three pumps) on this screen.

  • Page 53: On-Screen Manual Section Controls

    ON-SCREEN MANUAL SECTION CONTROLS NOTE: The on-screen manual section controls will only be displayed if an optional Raven ISO Switch Box is not detected on the ISOBUS. If a switch box is detected, use the switch box to manually control implement sections or to enable the override feature.

  • Page 54: Section Override

    SECTION OVERRIDE NOTE: The override button will only be displayed if an optional Raven ISO Switch Box is not detected on the ISOBUS. If a switch box is detected, use the switch box to manually control implement sections or to enable the override feature.

  • Page 55: Tally Registers

    ISOBUS PRODUCT CONTROL OPERATION • Total Volume/Weight In addition to the area and volume tallies, the tally registers screen also displays the distance traveled and the current volume per minute and area per hour. FIELD AREA AND VOLUME The field area and volume totals may be used to keep records of product application in a field or throughout a day’s operation.
  • Page 56 HAPTER ISOBUS Product Control Installation & Operation Manual...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    T ROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER C H A P T E R 6 Problem Action 1. Rate reads “0.” • Verify SPEED is registering accurately. If SPEED is zero, refer to the VT display troubleshooting procedure. • Verify TOTAL VOLUME is registering flow. If not, refer to problem 6.
  • Page 58 HAPTER Problem Action 8. Water inside cover of motorized control • Replace isolation flange assembly and coupler shaft. valve. • Replace entire motorized control valve if PC board or motor is corroded and will not run. 9. Boom valve(s) will not operate. •...

  • Page 59: Appendix 7 System Diagrams

    APPENDI X A P P E N D I X 7 The following diagrams illustrate the proper installation of the Raven ISOBUS product control node with various VT displays. These diagrams are good examples for both factory and aftermarket installations.
  • Page 60 PPENDIX FIGURE 2. ISOBUS Liquid Product Control System (16-pin Product Cable) ISOBUS Product Control Installation & Operation Manual...
  • Page 61 FIGURE 3. ISOBUS Granular Product Control System (37-pin Product Cable) Manual No. 016-0171-362 Rev. F...
  • Page 62 PPENDIX FIGURE 4. ISOBUS Liquid Product Control System (37-pin Product Cable) ISOBUS Product Control Installation & Operation Manual...
  • Page 63 FIGURE 5. ISOBUS Liquid Product Control System (22-pin Product Cable) Manual No. 016-0171-362 Rev. F...
  • Page 64 PPENDIX FIGURE 6. ISOBUS Granular Product Control System (22-pin Product Cable) ISOBUS Product Control Installation & Operation Manual...
  • Page 65 FIGURE 7. ISOBUS AccuFlow HP (3 Section Bar) Manual No. 016-0171-362 Rev. F...
  • Page 66 PPENDIX FIGURE 8. ISOBUS AccuFlow (3 Section Bar) ISOBUS Product Control Installation & Operation Manual...
  • Page 67 FIGURE 9. ISOBUS AccuFlow HP (6 Section Bar) Manual No. 016-0171-362 Rev. F...
  • Page 68 PPENDIX FIGURE 10. ISOBUS AccuFlow (6 Section Bar) ISOBUS Product Control Installation & Operation Manual...

  • Page 69: Appendix 8 Calculating The Calibration Values

    C ALCULATING THE APPENDI X A P P E N D I X 8 CALIBRATION VALUES SECTION WIDTHS Use the following formulas to help calculate the boom or implement section widths for either broadcast or band applications. BROADCAST Calculate the section width with the formula: ×...

  • Page 70: Tiered Boom Settings

    PPENDIX • Nozzle Spacing_________ inches [cm] From this information, calculate the volume per minute per nozzle as follows: Rate Speed × × NVPM ------------------------------------------------- - 5 940 60 000 where NVPM = Nozzle Volume per Minute (gallons/acre [lit/ha]), Rate = target application Rate, Speed = target Speed of application, and NS = Nozzle Spacing.
  • Page 71 Percent Tier Disable - The Percent Tier Disable is used to determine the percentage of the maximum tier rate at which tiers are disabled as the required volume per minute decreases. Using a Percent Tier Disable value allows the control valves to adjust the target rate more quickly as the required rate decreases. FOR EXAMPLE: A machine has a tiered boom configuration with the following capacities: •...

  • Page 72: Valve Cal

    PPENDIX VALVE CAL To ensure that the proper amount of product is being applied, the valve cal must be programmed for the type of control valves connected to the ISOBUS product control system. The ISOBUS uses the valve calibration number to adjust the response time of the control valve motor to changes in the vehicle speed.

  • Page 73: Valve Cal 2

    VALVE CAL 2 NOTE: If the dual loop control feature is enabled, the valve cal 2 value will be replaced by the Sgain (pressure system gain) value. When a fast close valve is selected, the valve cal 2 value is utilized to enable a high resolution rate control for lower application rates.

  • Page 74: Spreader Constant

    PPENDIX SPREADER CONSTANT NOTE: The spreader constant should be verified by performing the procedure described in theVerification of Spreader Constant section on page 64. For Gran 2 or Gran 3 applications, gate width is the total of both openings. STANDARD RATE DISPLAY For rates displayed in 1 pound increments, the formula to calculate the spreader constant is: 311 040 ---------------------------------...
  • Page 75 2. Select the density value on the main screen and enter the product density in lbs/ft. [grams/liter]. Contro Densit Densit 3. Select the control mode status area at the top of the main screen to toggle the control mode to manual. 4.

  • Page 76: Spinner Rpm

    For spinner box machines, using the optional spinner speed cable (P/N 115-0171-880) to control spinner speed. VALVE TYPE Select the valve type of the machine with which the Raven ISOBUS product control node is currently connected to the spinner. ISOBUS Product Control Installation & Operation Manual...

  • Page 77: Rpm Meter Cal

    RPM METER CAL The machine should be configured with a magnetic pickup coil mounted near the bolt heads on the spinner. Calculate the meter cal by multiplying the number of pulses (bolt heads) per revolution by 10. MeterCal × FOR EXAMPLE: If the number of pulses per revolution is 4: ×...
  • Page 78 PPENDIX ISOBUS Product Control Installation & Operation Manual...

  • Page 79: Flow Meter Maintenance

    FIGURE 1. Flow Meter Extension Cable Pin Diagram Keyway TESTING THE FLOW METER/ENCODER CABLE 1. From the main Raven ISOBUS control screen, select the tools icon from the softkeys area to access the ISOBUS control node configuration screens. Manual No. 016-0171-362 Rev. F...

  • Page 80: Procedure To Recalibrate Flow Meter

    Raven ISOBUS product control screens. 3. From the main Raven product control screen, select the “Tally Registers” icon from the softkeys area to display the total volume tally. Monitor the total volume applied screen while testing the cable 4.
  • Page 81 × --------------------------------- - the Corrected Meter Cal is 749 [198] 12. Press METER CAL and enter the Corrected Meter Cal value before resuming application. Manual No. 016-0171-362 Rev. F...
  • Page 82 PPENDIX ISOBUS Product Control Installation & Operation Manual...
  • Page 83 Index Control Valve 10 Flow Meter 9 Calibration Mount the Foot Switch 13 Calibration Screen Node 11 Alarms Setup Tab 34 Introduction Bin Level Sensor 35 Unit Definitions and Conversions vi Dual Encoder Error Percent 35 Unit of Measure Conversions vi Low Limit 34 Unit of Measure Definitions vi Low Tank 34...
  • Page 84 Index ISOBUS Product Control Installation & Operation Manual...
  • Page 85 Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven dealer. If the dealer approves the warranty claim, the dealer will process the claim and send it to Raven Industries for final approval. The freight cost to Raven Industries will be the customer’s responsibility. The Return...
  • Page 86 How Can I Get Service? Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven dealer. If the dealer approves the warranty claim, the dealer will process the claim and send it to Raven Industries for final approval.

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