Raven CR7 User manual

Brand: Raven

Model: CR7

Type: User manual

User manual

(English) (Original)

CR7

QUICKSTART STEERING MANUAL

016-8000-017EN REV. B

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PREFACE | CR7 | QUICKSTART STEERING MANUAL

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PREFACE

This installation manual is intended for persons

responsible for installing a CR7 kit. The manual

contains important instructions that should be

complied with when commissioning, operating and

servicing the CR7.

This manual has been compiled with the utmost care.

Raven Europe assumes no responsibility for any errors

or omissions in this document.

Any comments or questions can be sent to service-

eu@ravenind.com.

Raven Europe or any of its suppliers will accept no

liability for physical or material damage caused

whilst using the CR7.

The installed Raven system produces less than 70dB

(A) noise.

This installation guide uses a number of concepts for

extra attention to a few things:

Hint!:

Provides recommendations on how certain

activities can be performed much easier.

Please note!:

Indicates certain problems that the user

should take note of.

Caution!:

Indicates that the machine can be damaged.

Warning!:

Indicates a risk of injury.

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DISCLAIMER | CR7 | QUICKSTART STEERING MANUAL

DISCLAIMER

 The safety instructions contained in the manuals of the tractor or implements must be complied with at all

times.

 Always switch off the tractor before installing or repairing hydraulic and electrical components of the

SBGuidance system.

 It is strictly prohibited to use the CR7 system on public roads.

 It is strictly prohibited to leave a driving vehicle unattended when the CR7 system is switched on. The driver is

always responsible for the direction and course of the vehicle.

 To prevent injury or fire, replace defective fuses only with fuses of the same type and amperage.

 The SBGuidance the operating system is not able to detect and avoid obstacles. If there is an obstacle in your

path, you will always need to take action for it to be avoided.

 Only allow authorized/qualified persons to operate the system. Authorized/qualified persons are defined as:

persons who have read and understood the manual, have been given instructions by a product specialist, and

who are both physically and mentally fit and able to operate the system.

 The system contains moving parts! Make sure the immediate environment is clear of people before operating

the system.

 In case of system failure or breakdown switch of the tractor and disconnect the electrical power source to

avoid further damage. Contact your dealer for further instructions on how to repair your system.

 Always wear personal protective equipment when operating/adjusting/repairing the system outside of the

tractor cab.

 In order to prevent power surges from occurring, always start the machine first, before initiating the

SBGuidance control system.

 Only touch the touch-screen with your finger or by using a special touch-screen stylus/pen. Operating the

touch-screen with sharp objects may cause permanent damage to the screen.

 Always consult your supplier as to which products are best suited first before cleaning the touch-screen with

chemicals or alcohol.

 If the terminal is not used for a long period, better remove the terminal from the tractor and store in a heated

environment. This will extend the life span of the electronic components.

 To prevent theft, it is better to not let the terminal and GPS-antenna unattended in the tractor on the field.

WARNING!

PAY ATTENTION!

CONTENTS | CR7 | QUICKSTART STEERING MANUAL

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CONTENTS

PREFACE ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................3

DISCLAIMER .......................................................................................................................................................................................................4

CONTENTS .........................................................................................................................................................................................................5

1 SETUP WORKING WIDTH ......................................................................................................................................................................6

CREATE NEW (MOUNTED) EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................6

CHOOSE (MOUNTED) EQUIPMENT FOR THE JOB .......................................................................................................... 10

2 CREATE GROWER, FARM, FIELD STRUCTURE............................................................................................................................. 13

3 START FIELD AND JOB ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14

QUICK START NEW FIELD AND NEW JOB .......................................................................................................................... 14

LOAD FIELD AND CREATE NEW JOB IN THE FIELD ......................................................................................................... 15

4 CREATE AND SHIFT-NUDGE AB LINE ............................................................................................................................................ 16

CREATE AB-LINE ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16

SHIFT – NUDGE AB LINE ............................................................................................................................................................ 19

5 DRIVING DIRECTION ........................................................................................................................................................................... 21

7 CREATE AND LOAD A BOUNDARY (SCOUT FEATURE) .......................................................................................................... 22

8 IN-JOB SCREEN SETUP ........................................................................................................................................................................ 24

9 DAY / NIGHT MODE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 27

10 MASTER SWITCH COVERAGE CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................................... 28

11 IMPORT FIELDS, LINES AND/OR JOBS .......................................................................................................................................... 29

12 EXPORT FIELDS, LINES AND/OR JOBS .......................................................................................................................................... 32

SETUP WORKING WIDTH | CR7 | QUICKSTART STEERING MANUAL

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1 SETUP WORKING WIDTH

CREATE NEW (MOUNTED) EQUIPMENT

Description

Figure

Go to the settings and press ‘Machine’. This

will open the Machine Garage.

In case of a mounted implement, press on

the already configured tractor.

In case of a Drawn implement, press on the

+ sign in ‘Add Drawn Equipment’.

Press on ‘Mount Equipment’.

Press on ‘Create Equipment’.

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SETUP WORKING WIDTH | CR7 | QUICKSTART STEERING MANUAL

Press on <enter name> to give the

implement a name.

A keyboard pops up. Enter the name and

press on the checkmark.

The name is now changed. Press in the boxt

next to ‘Total Width’ to enter the machine

width.

The machine width is the complete width of

the implement.

# of sections is standard on 1.

If the Guidance width needs to be different

from the Total Width, enter another value. In

this case, the distance between the Guidance

Lines is 2,80m. The Total Width of the

implement is 3,00m, which means there is

20cm overlap (10 on the left and 10 on the

right).

Press next step.

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In case there are more sections, configure

the sections. In case of just one section, the

section is always the same as the Total Width

(generated automatically).

Press next step.

Enter the value from the rear axle to the

reference point of the implement (for

example where the seed hits the ground).

Press next step.

If the implement is not in the center of the

machine, enter the offset.

If it is in the center, leave this on 0.

Press the green checkmark.

Select Mount Equipment to add more

implements (enter all the machines that are

going to be used with GPS Autosteer).

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In this example is a Fertilizer which has 7

sections. Total width is the same as Guidance

width so there is no overlap.

Enter the # of sections.

Press next step.

The sections are automatically configured. If

the width of the sections differ, manually

change the width per section.

Press next step.

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CHOOSE (MOUNTED) EQUIPMENT FOR THE JOB

Description

Figure

Enter the machine garage.

Select the tractor.

Delete all the created implements in the

‘Mounted Equipment’ list.

When deleting, the implements are just

removed from the tractor. They are ‘back in

the shed’ and can be chosen when mounted.

Delete all implements in this list (see next

step).

Press yes to confirm that the implement is

placed back in the shed and not mounted on

the implement.

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When the list is empty, press ‘Mount

Equipment’.

Select (only) the implement that is mounted.

Press the green checkmark.

Now the list with Mounted Equipment

contains only the chosen implement.

Press the green checkmark.

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Check if the Guidance Width corresponds to

the Guidance width expected.

Press the green checkmark.

The correct implement is now mounted.

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CREATE GROWER, FARM, FIELD STRUCTURE | CR7 | QUICKSTART STEERING MANUAL

2 CREATE GROWER, FARM, FIELD STRUCTURE

Description

Figure

Press on GFF in the settings menu.

Create (new), rename or delete Grower, Farm

and Fields (also possible in the next steps).

START FIELD AND JOB | CR7 | QUICKSTART STEERING MANUAL

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3 START FIELD AND JOB

QUICK START NEW FIELD AND NEW JOB

Description

Figure

Press the green checkmark.

Press the blue arrow on the bottom of the

screen.

Select the Grower and Farm as created in the

GFF settings (step 26) and enter a Field

Name.

Job Name is standard the date and time of

creation. Change this if needed.

Press next step.

The name of the mounted implement is

shown.

In case this is not correct, go back to step

#19.

In case this is correct, press next step.

The Job will open. Proceed to step #35.

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START FIELD AND JOB | CR7 | QUICKSTART STEERING MANUAL

LOAD FIELD AND CREATE NEW JOB IN THE FIELD

Description

Figure

Press the blue arrow on the side of the

screen in Maps.

Select the Field.

Press New Job if a New Job is started. Select

one of the existing Job’s underneath to open

and restart an existing Job.

The name of the mounted implement is

shown.

In case this is not correct, go back to step

#19.

In case this is correct, press next step.

The Job will open. Proceed to step #35.

CREATE AND SHIFT-NUDGE AB LINE | CR7 | QUICKSTART STEERING MANUAL

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4 CREATE AND SHIFT-NUDGE AB LINE

CREATE AB-LINE

Description

Figure

Press on the button with the arrow on the

right side of the screen.

Press on the type of line that needs to be

created (for this example we use the Straight

AB).

In the beginning of the line and the

beginning of the field, press on ‘Set A’.

Drive straight forward to the other side of

the field.

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Once the distance is big enough (after 10m)

the line will be created and Autosteer can be

activated.

It is more accurate to enter ‘Set B’ on the

other side of the field.

Press ‘Set B’.

Press the green checkmark.

Press on the edit button of the AB line to

give it a name.

Give the AB line a name so it will be easy to

reload the line another time.

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Enter a name and press the green

checkmark.

Press the green checkmark.

Close the ‘Guidance Line’ widget by pressing

on the button with the arrow again.

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SHIFT – NUDGE AB LINE

Description

Figure

Press on the ‘Shift Line’ widget (see figure). If

the widget is not in the screen, proceed to

step #59 and add the widget before

continuing.

After pressing, the arrows on the right and

left side appears next to the widget.

Press and hold the widget (min. 3 sec) to

configure the widget.

After pressing and holding the widget, press

the ‘expand’ button to configure the arrows.

Enther the Presets per arrow for the line

nudging.

Press the green checkmark to go back to the

Job.

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Press on the arrow to nudge the line with the

preset distances per arrow.

Press the ‘Center Line’ widget to shift the

closest Guidance Line underneath the

machine.

The closest line is now on the current

position. Autosteer can now be activated in

the line direction on the current position.

If the widget is not in the Job screen,

proceed to chapter 7.

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