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  • Page 1 SCS 4600 SCS 4600 SCS 4600 SCS 4600 SCS 4600 Operators Manual...
  • Page 2 N O T I C E The use of the suspension type fertilizers and lime slurries will significantly reduce the life of the plastic parts in the Flow Meter and motorized Control Valve. Check the rotor and inlet hub assembly in the Flow Meter frequently for worn parts.
  • Page 3 CALIBRATION REFERENCE SHEET (Record Cal Values for future reference or contacting service technician) Circle Settings Selected UNITS TURF (ACRES) (HECTARES) (1000 SQUARE FEET) SPEED SENSOR (WHEEL (RADAR) SPEED) CONTROL LIQUID GRAN 1 GRAN 2 GRAN 3 (SINGLE BED) (SPLIT BED) (DUAL FLOW) VALVE STANDARD...
  • Page 4 RAVEN INDUSTRIES LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED? This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your Raven Flow Control Product under normal use, maintenance, and service. HOW LONG IS THE COVERAGE PERIOD? This warranty coverage runs for 12 months from the purchase date of your Raven Flow Control Product.
  • Page 5 RAVEN INDUSTRIES FLOW CONTROL DIVISION 205 East Sixth Street - P.O. Box 5107 - Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57117-5107 E-mail: fcdinfo@ravenind.com www.ravenprecision.com Toll-free: 800-243-5435 - Fax: 605-331-0426...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    4. DECIMAL SHIFT ........................20 5. DATA MENU ..........................22 6. ALARMS DEFINITION ......................26 7. DATA LOGGER ........................27 SCS 4600 WITH GUIDANCE SYSTEM DRAWING ................. 29 INITIAL SYSTEM SET-UP ........................30 INITIAL SYSTEM FIELD TEST ......................... 31 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ......................... 31 SECTION 2 - GRANULAR APPLICATIONS ..................
  • Page 7 8. FAN RPM SENSOR INSTALLATION ....................58 9. BIN LEVEL SENSOR INSTALLATION ....................59 10. SERIAL INTERFACE .......................... 60 11. CASE IH SCS 4600 COMMUNICATION STRINGS ................61 12. SCS4600 PROGRAM UPDATE PROCEDURES ................62 13. DATABOY VIEWER INSTALLATION ....................63...

  • Page 8: Symbol Definition

    SYMBOL DEFINITION - Gallons per minute - Pounds per 1,000 sq. ft. lit/min - Liters per minute - Millimeters dl/min - Deciliter per minute - Centimeters - Pounds per square inch - Decimeters - Kilopascal - Meter - Gallon per acre - Miles per hour lit/ha - Liter per hectare...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    A manual override switch allows the operator to manually control application for system check-out and spot spraying. Actual volume per area or weight per area being applied is displayed at all times. The SCS 4600 additionally functions as an area monitor, speed monitor, and volume totalizer.
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  • Page 11: Section 1 - Liquid And Granular Applications

    SECTION 1 LIQUID AND GRANULAR APPLICATIONS...

  • Page 12: Installation

    It is essential, when using suspensions, that the system be thoroughly rinsed out each day after use. OPTIONAL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER Mount optional pressure transducer, Raven P/N 422-0000-059, on desired location. Use appropri- ate cabling. With pump turned off and 0 PSI [kPa] on the lines, enter 0 for pressure calibration (ENTER PSI[KPA]) under Data Menu Key.

  • Page 13: Mounting The Control Valve (Liquid Applications)

    MOUNTING THE CONTROL VALVE (LIQUID APPLICATIONS) Mount the motorized Control Valve in the main hose line between the Flow Meter and the booms, with motor in the upright position. (For flow less than 3 GPM [11 lit/min], the motorized Control Valve is mounted in a by-pass line.

  • Page 14: Mounting The Console And Cabling

    Connect the Adapter Cable to the plug in the back of the Console. (Reference Figure 2). Route the Adapter Cable to A-Post and terminate. (Flow Meter extension cables are available from your Dealer). FIGURE 2 SCS 4600 LIQUID CABLING Initial installation of the system is now complete.

  • Page 15: Battery Connections

    BATTERY CONNECTIONS FIGURE 3...

  • Page 16: Console Features

    CONSOLE FEATURES IMPORTANT: This Console requires selection of US (VOLUME PER ACRE), SI [VOLUME PER HECTARE], or TU {1,000 SQ. FT.} area; LIQUID, GRAN 1 SINGLE, GRAN 2 SPLIT, or GRAN 3 DUAL FLOW; SP1 WHEEL DRIVE, or SP2 RADAR SPEED SENSOR; and AIM COMMAND, FAST VALVE, FAST CLOSE VALVE, PWM VALVE or PWM CLOSE VALVE.

  • Page 17: Console Calibration

    CONSOLE CALIBRATION CALCULATING "BOOM CAL" (LIQUID APPLICATIONS) Broadcast Spraying Calculate the width of each boom in inches [cm] by multiplying the number of tips times the spacing. Write these boom widths down for future reference when programming the Console. FIGURE 4 Band Spraying Calculate the width of each boom in inches [cm] by multiplying the number of tips by the spacing.

  • Page 18: Calculating "Speed Cal

    CALCULATING "SPEED CAL" Initial SPEED CAL is 598 [152] when using the Raven radar. Complete Steps 1 thru 6 to refine this number after "INITIAL CONSOLE PROGRAMMING" has been completed. Set POWER switch to ON, all other switches to OFF.

  • Page 19: Calculating "Valve Cal

    CALCULATING "VALVE CAL" The initial recommended Control Valve calibration number for VALVE CAL is 2123 for Standard Valve, 743 for Fast Close Valve, 743 for Fast Valve, 43 for PWM Valve or 43 forPWM Close Valve. The VALVE CAL number is used to control response time of the control valve motor to the change in vehicle speed.

  • Page 20: Calculating "Rate Cal" (Liquid Applications)

    CALCULATING "RATE CAL" (LIQUID APPLICATIONS) Determine the application rate at which chemical is to be sprayed. Consult with a dealer to ensure these spray nozzles are capable of applying at this rate. In determining which spray nozzles to use with the sprayer the following must be known: 1) Nominal Application Pressure ___ PSI [kpa] 2) Target Application Rate...

  • Page 21: Console Programming

    CONSOLE PROGRAMMING When entering data into the Console, the entry sequence is always the same. NOTE: DATA MUST BE ENTERED INTO KEYS 3 THRU 7. Depress the key in which Depress the ENTER key. An "E" you wish to enter data. will illuminate in the display.
  • Page 22 NOTE: If an entry selection error is made during steps 1-6, turn console power OFF. Depress and hold while turning console power ON. Display will show Initial Contrast Adjustment. Use key to lighten or key to darken contrast. Press when done. Display ACRE-US, HECTARE-SI, or TURF-SQ FEET.
  • Page 23 Selecting AIM COMMAND, FAST VALVE, FST CLS VALVE, PWM VALVE or PWM CLS VALVE. To select AIM COMMAND, FAST VALVE, FST CLS VALVE, PWM VALVE or PWM CLS VALVE, step until desired code is displayed. Momentarily depress , the display will now display METER CAL (liquid mode) or SPREADER CONSTANT (granular mode).

  • Page 24: Other Display Features

    PROGRAMMING THE CONSOLE IS NOW COMPLETED. The flashing "CAL" will now extinguish. After the console is programmed, if there is a need to change initial console programming (working units, control selection, valve driver, or speed sensor) hold for 12 seconds. The display will show the current program setting. Press to switch to the desired selec- tion.

  • Page 25: Self Test Feature

    SELF TEST FEATURE SELF-TEST allows speed simulation for testing the system while vehicle is not moving. Enter the simulated operating speed in . If 6 MPH [10 km/h] is desired, enter 6.0 [10.0]. Verify speed in lower left corner of display. The SELF-TEST speed will clear itself when motion of vehicle is detected by the Speed Sensor.
  • Page 26 DECIMAL PLACE LOCATIONS** M ETRIC TURF UNSHIFT SHIFT UNSHIFT SHIFT UNSHIFT SHIFT RATE DISPLAY 00000 0000.0 00000 0000.0 0000.0 0000.0 RATE CAL 00000 0000.0 00000 0000.0 0000.0 0000.0 TANK VOLUME 000000 00000.0 000000 00000.0 00000.0 00000.0 TOTAL AREA 000.0 000.0 000.0 000.0 0000...

  • Page 27: Data Menu

    DATA MENU The following are brief descriptions of features available under the DATA MENU key. There are four submenus (Serial, Product, Console, and CAN) included in the Data Menu. To access options under each category, use keys . To advance to the next category, press key.
  • Page 28 DISPLAY DESCRIPTION OFF RATE % Off Rate Alarm is enacted when actual application rate (volume/area) is off from the target rate by the specified percentage for more than 5 seconds. PWM HIGH OFFSET Used to set the maximum desired RPM or hydraulic output of Pulse Width Modulated control valve.
  • Page 29 SUBMENU: PRODUCT (PAGE 2) DISPLAY DESCRIPTION SPREADER CONSTANT Not applicable in liquid mode. A value of zero should be used when applying liquid. See Granular Applications Section for calculating when in granular mode. Spreader constant can be entered during initial programming or through the DATA MENU.
  • Page 30 0.7 MPH [km/H] is not attained within 10 seconds, the low speed shutoff will be enacted again. SUBMENU: CAN BOOM SENSE AND Installed onboard with SCS 4600. SPD NODE BOOM CONTROL NODE Enable or disable CAN communication with CAN Boom Control Node.

  • Page 31: Alarms Definition

    ALARMS DEFINITION The following are brief descriptions of the visual and audible alarms of the console. The audible alarm can be enabled or disabled from the Console Menu within the Data Menu. Data Audible Alarm Description Display Alarm (*) CHECK CAN NODES OR Console is not communicating with CAN nodes (See Trouble- CAN COMMUNICATION shooting Section).

  • Page 32: Datalogger

    Mode Audible Alarm Description Display Alarm (*) LOW SPD When Low Speed Shutoff is enabled, an alarm will occur when speed drops below 0.7 MPH [km/H]. Product control will not be resumed until the Master Switch is cycled (See Zero Speed Shutoff). AUTO NOBM -or- "NOBM"...
  • Page 33 Data logging settings will be saved for future use. When starting a new operation, press the key to turn DATA LOGGER ON. CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE OR INSERT COMPACT FLASH CARD WITH CONSOLE POWER TURNED ON. DATA MAY BECOME CORRUPTED. USE ONLY SANDISK BRAND COMPACT FLASH CARDS. FIGURE 5 SCS 4600 DISPLAY...

  • Page 34: Scs 4600 With Guidance System Drawing

    FIGURE 6...

  • Page 35: Initial System Set-Up

    INITIAL SYSTEM SET-UP (LIQUID APPLICATIONS) Fill tank with water only. (If positive displacement pump is used, open pressure relief valve, PRV). Place MASTER ON/OFF switch to ON and BOOM ON/OFF switches to OFF. Turn console POWER ON. Put console in MANUAL mode using AUTO/MANUAL key. Verify that Boom Widths, SPEED CAL, METER CAL, VALVE CAL, and RATE CALs have been entered correctly into the Console.

  • Page 36: Initial System Field Test

    INITIAL SYSTEM FIELD TEST (LIQUID APPLICATIONS) Drive down field or road at target speed with sprayer booms off, to verify SPEED readout on Console. Turn on sprayer and booms and place the console in AUTO mode. Increase or decrease speed by one MPH [2 km/h].

  • Page 37: Section 2 - Granular Applications

    SECTION 2 GRANULAR APPLICATIONS...

  • Page 38: Scs 4600 System Drawing

    FIGURE 7...

  • Page 39: Installation

    INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE ENCODER Mount Encoder on output shaft of conveyor, or other shaft which rotates at a known ratio to the conveyor. (See Figures 9-12). Apply grease to Encoder shaft, conveyor shaft, and Encoder coupler (fits 1" diameter conveyor shaft).

  • Page 40: Mounting The Hydraulic Control Valve

    MOUNTING THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE Refer to Figures 9-12 for typical placement of the Hydraulic Control Valve. Valve is to be mounted with motor in the upright position. Connect the product cable connectors to hydraulic control valve and encoder(s). If applicable, also connect fan sensor, bin level sensor, clutches, and boom vlves.

  • Page 41: Console Calibration

    CONSOLE CALIBRATION CALCULATING "BOOM CAL" For Gran 1 (single belt) applications, enter the total width of the spread pattern in inches [cm] as BOOM CAL 1. For Gran 2 (split belt) or Gran 3 (dual encoder) applications, enter the left side spread pattern as BOOM CAL 1 and right side spread pattern as BOOM CAL 2.

  • Page 42: Calculating "Meter Cal

    For systems where calculating volume of discharge is difficult (metering wheels, augers, etc.), Spreader Constant can be determined by perfoming a catch test. Confirm that Spreader Constant is zero (no decimal point in Meter Cal) and enter a Meter Cal of 200. Enter zero in Total Volume.

  • Page 43: Initial System Set-Up

    INITIAL SYSTEM SET-UP (GRANULAR APPLICATIONS) Verify that NO product is in bin. Place BOOM ON/OFF switches to OFF. Turn console POWER ON. Put console in MANUAL mode using AUTO/MANUAL key. Verify correct Boom Widths, SPEED CAL, METER CAL, VALVE CAL, and RATE CALs have been entered in the Console.
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  • Page 45: Section 3 - Controller Area Network (Can)

    SECTION 3 CONTROLLER AREA NETWORK (CAN)

  • Page 46: Introduction

    CAN applications allow for additional products to easily be added to a control system at any time. The SCS 4600 allows for up to three products in the control system (two additional via the CAN bus). The products may be any combination of liquid, granular, chemical injection, or spinner control applications.

  • Page 47: System Drawings

    FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14...
  • Page 48 FIGURE 15...
  • Page 49 FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CORRECTIVE ACTION PROBLEM Check fuses in console cabling. NO DISPLAY WITH POWER ON. Check battery connections. Hold key 2 to darken LCD contrast. Return Console to your Dealer for service. Return Console to your Dealer to A DIGIT CANNOT BE ENTERED VIA replace keypad.
  • Page 51 speed check on hard surface road. Remove these two magnets and replace with other two. Run speed check. If SPEED is inaccurate with only one set of magnets, replace the bad set. If SPEED is inaccurate with both sets, replace Speed Sensor Assembly.
  • Page 52 13) CANNOT VARY RATE IN MANUAL Check cabling to motorized Control OPERATION OR IN AUTO. Valve for breaks. Check connections in cabling for cleanliness. Verify that there is voltage at the valve connector by placing MASTER switch ON; AUTO/MAN switch to MAN;...
  • Page 53 COMPACT FLASH CARD NOT Reboot console. RECOGNIZED. Replace compact flash card. Return console to dealer for service. DISPLAY READS "LOOKING FOR Console was put into program update mode. DATA TO FLASH IC WITH" Unhook cable from console, wait 30 seconds, and reboot console. Wait for program to be restored.
  • Page 54 Move the Product Control Node and Product Control Node cable to a know good CAN connection closer to the console (take off another cable if necessary). If message for the Product Control Node x goes away, replace CAN cabling going to the Product Control Node x.

  • Page 55: Case Ih A-Post Definition

    APPENDIX 1 CASE IH A-POST DEFINITION MAIN (23 PIN DEUTSCH CONNECTOR) POSITION FUNCTION REFERENCE BATTERY + BATTERY - KEY SW ITCHED POW ER CAN HIGH BOOM SECTION #1 BOOM SECTION #2 BOOM SECTION #3 BOOM SECTION #4 BOOM SECTION #5 BOOM SECTION #6 BOOM SECTION #7 BOOM SECTION #8...

  • Page 56: Alternate By-Pass Line Plumbing System

    APPENDIX 2 ALTERNATE BY-PASS LINE PLUMBING SYSTEM INITIAL SYSTEM SET-UP Plumb the system as seen above. Adjust as follows: Install Polarity Reversal Jumper in motorized Control Valve Cable (P/N 115-0159-415). Fill tank with water only. Place MASTER ON/OFF switch to ON and BOOM ON/OFF to OFF. Turn console POWER ON.
  • Page 57 Verify that each boom valve operates and that no nozzles are plugged by operating the BOOM ON/ OFF switches. Place all BOOM ON/OFF switches to ON. Hold the FLOW CONTROL switch to INC position for approximately 12 seconds. This assures motorized Control Valve is fully closed.

  • Page 58: Procedure To Test Speed Sensor Extension Cables

    APPENDIX 3 PROCEDURE TO TEST SPEED SENSOR EXTENSION CABLES Verify that the Console is in the SP1 Speed Sensor mode while testing the cable. Disconnect extension cable from Speed Sensor Assembly cable. Hold extension cable connector so that keyway is pointing in the 12 o’clock position. PIN DESIGNATIONS 2 o’clock socket location is power.

  • Page 59: Procedure To Test Flow Meter Cables

    APPENDIX 4 PROCEDURE TO TEST FLOW METER CABLES Disconnect cable from Flow Meter. Hold Flow Meter cable so that the keyway is pointing in the 12 o’clock position: PIN DESIGNATIONS 2 o’clock socket location is ground. 10 o’clock socket location is power. 6 o’clock socket location is signal.

  • Page 60: Flow Meter Maintenance And Adjustment Procedure

    APPENDIX 5 FLOW METER MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE Remove Flow Meter from sprayer and flush with clean water to remove any chemicals. WARNING: Thoroughly bleed nurse tank hose and all other system lines prior to disassembling the Flow Meter, fittings, and hoses. Remove flange bolts or clamp from the Flow Meter.

  • Page 61: Procedure To Re-Calibrate Flow Meter

    APPENDIX 6 PROCEDURE TO RE-CALIBRATE FLOW METER Enter a METER CAL number of 10 [38] in the key labelled Enter a TOTAL VOLUME of 0 in the key labelled Switch OFF all booms. Remove a boom hose and place it into a calibrated 5 gallon [19 liter] container. Switch ON appropriate boom switch (for the hose that was just placed into the 5 gallon container) and the MASTER switch.

  • Page 62: Verification Of Spreader Constant

    APPENDIX 7 VERIFICATION OF SPREADER CONSTANT To verify and refine the Spreader Constant, perform the following procedure (after completing INITIAL CONSOLE PROGRAMMING): Weigh loaded truck and note weight. Enter the Product Density in lbs/cu.ft. [grams/liter] into key labelled Enter a "0" into the key labelled With the rate switch in the MAN position, unload a portion of the load by positioning the boom switch to ON.

  • Page 63: Fan Rpm Sensor Installation

    APPENDIX 8 FAN RPM SENSOR INSTALLATION RAVEN P/N 117-0159-575 Assemble Fan Sensor to fan sensor bracket with stainless steel bolt, lock washer, and nut. Assemble fan sensor bracket to fan sensor mounting tab on box with stainless steel bolt, lock washer, and nut. (See Figure above).

  • Page 64: Bin Level Sensor Installation

    APPENDIX 9 BIN LEVEL SENSOR INSTALLATION RAVEN P/N 063-0171-252 Install Bin Level Sensor in spreader bin at location illustrated. Select location in accordance to bin construction. Use the mounting plate as a template to mark the location for the holes. Drill and deburr all holes. Route the sensor cable and secure the mounting plate to the bin wall using U-bolt protectors.

  • Page 65: Serial Interface

    Configuration of RS-232C serial port: 9600 Baud Rate NO Parity 8 Data Bits 2 Stop Bits Setup Raven Console to pass data through comport. See DATALOG options under DATA MENU section. Data stream to Raven Console. EXAMPLE: Change Product 1 rate to 130.0 Change Product 2 rate to 0.0...

  • Page 66: Case Ih Scs 4600 Communication Strings

    CASE IH SCS 4600 CONSOLE TO REMOTE COMPUTER All console output strings begin with $R171-, the $R indicates a Raven communication string, the 171 is the last three digits of the CASE IH SCS 4600 program number and "-" denotes the software revision letter. Calibration Strings: $R171-,C1,<switch_byte_1>,<switch_byte_2>,<boom_1_cal>,...
  • Page 67 From the Transfer menu, select Send Text File. Select the text file containing the program update (ex. SCS 4600-CASE IH-Rev 1_20.txt) from the folder it is saved in and select Open. Program update will start sending from computer to console and take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

  • Page 68: Databoy Viewer Installation

    APPENDIX 13 DATAboy Viewer Installation The DATAboy Viewer software is an optional software program (P/N 077-0171-138) that the user can install on a desktop or laptop computer to view the maps created with DATAboy. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Insert the Farm Works CD into the appropriate CD ROM drive. Windows will automatically start the installation process for you.
  • Page 69 TO START Select Programs from the Start Menu Select Raven Industries Then select DATAboy Viewer OPEN FILE Select desired file from list, then select Open. MAP VIEW Lists all open files Check Mark indicates current file selection Legend Display: Indicates color range...
  • Page 70 MENU AND TOOLBAR DESCRIPTIONS Open – Opens selected file Close – Closes selected open file Close All – Closes all open files Save As – Saves opened file Print – Prints selected map Exit – Exits program Zoom Tool – Zooms screen to specified selection Zoom In –...

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