Raven Viper Pro is a powerful and versatile field computer designed to help you get the most out of your farming operation. With its intuitive interface and wide range of capabilities, the Viper Pro can help you improve your yields, reduce your costs, and make better decisions about your farming operation.
Some of the key features of the Viper Pro include:
- Automatic section control: The Viper Pro can automatically control up to 36 sections, allowing you to optimize your application rates and reduce overlap.
- Variable rate application: The Viper Pro can vary the application rate of your inputs based on prescription maps, helping you to apply the right amount of inputs in the right place.
Raven Viper Pro is a powerful and versatile field computer designed to help you get the most out of your farming operation. With its intuitive interface and wide range of capabilities, the Viper Pro can help you improve your yields, reduce your costs, and make better decisions about your farming operation.
Some of the key features of the Viper Pro include:
- Automatic section control: The Viper Pro can automatically control up to 36 sections, allowing you to optimize your application rates and reduce overlap.
- Variable rate application: The Viper Pro can vary the application rate of your inputs based on prescription maps, helping you to apply the right amount of inputs in the right place.
for Raven Viper Pro™
Field Update Guide
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Introduction
The field update kit (P/N 117-0171-467) is designed to allow the Raven Viper Pro
to utilize the automatic power down feature without returning the console to Raven
Industries.
The procedures in this document are intended for use on Case IH application
equipment but may be used as a reference if the Viper Pro is installed on other
equipment. For additional assistance with the field update kit, please contact a
local Raven dealer.
Important: Do not modify contents of the supplied USB flash drive. Files stored
on the provided flash drive are configured from the factory and should not
be removed until the field update process is complete.
Note: The firmware update program required to complete the field update is only
compatible with CAN firmware versions later than 15. Any systems
operating with firmware versions 15 or earlier will need to be returned to
Raven Industries for update. Contact a local Raven dealer for assistance.
Important Safety Information
• Read the following procedures carefully before installing the field update kit and
follow all safety information presented within this guide.
• Do not reverse the power leads. Doing so could cause severe damage to the
equipment. Always make sure that the power leads are connected to the correct
polarity as described in the following procedures.
• It is recommended to disconnect the Raven Viper Pro from the interface
harness before rewiring the cable to prevent damage to the field computer.
Kit Contents
The following should be provided with the field update kit.
Table 1: Field Update Kit (P/N 117-0171-467) Contents
Be sure all of the above items are available before beginning the installation of the
update kit.
NOTICE
CAUTION
Qty. Description Part Number
1 USB Flash Drive, 4 GB 063-0173-427
2 Terminal, Ring 405-0200-053
1 Terminal, 1/4” Male Quick Disconnect 405-2001-016
1 Wire Cutter/Stripper 321-0000-393
1 Amp Extraction Tool 321-0000-392
1 Viper Pro Field Update Kit Guide 016-0171-530
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Rewiring the Viper Pro Harness
The following procedure is required to reroute the Viper Pro interface cable to
allow the automatic power down feature to function correctly.
1. Power down the Viper Pro field computer.
2. Disconnect the two round connectors from the back of the Viper Pro to prevent
damage to the field computer.
3. Locate the instrument panel with the product pump and hydraulic shut off switch
in the vehicle cabin. Remove the 4 screws and carefully lift the instrument
panel.
CAUTION
Damage to electrical equipment or electrical
shock may occur when working around
exposed wiring or when cutting power and
ground wires. Disconnect the vehicle battery,
use insulated tools or wear rubber gloves as
appropriate.
Interface
Connectors
Pump
Instrument
Panel
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4. Locate the factory power and ground wire cluster under the instrument panel.
The factory wire cluster is spliced into power and ground wires which lead to the
accessory port or cigarette lighter in the vehicle cabin.
5. Trace wires to help identify the power (red) and ground (white) wires used to
power the Viper Pro field computer.
6. Using the supplied wire cutter/stripper (P/N 321-0000-393), cut the power and
ground leads powering the field computer approximately 2 in [5 cm] from the
factory splice.
Note: A crimp connector will be installed on the red (power) wire still connected to
the factory splice later in this process.
7. Locate the knockout below the instrument panel and route the leads cut from
the factory splice through an open port.
8. Crimp the supplied ring terminals (P/N 405-0200-053) onto each of the lead
wires.
CAUTION
Damage to electrical equipment or electrical
shock may occur when cutting power and
ground wires. Disconnect the vehicle battery,
use insulated tools or wear rubber gloves as
appropriate.
Factory
Wire Splice
Knockout
Location
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9. Route and connect the red power wire to the positive post located next to the
radar speed sensor.
10.Route and connect the white ground wire to the negative post located in the
right, rear corner below the cabin
11.Open the panel on the front side of the console along the right side of the
vehicle cabin.
12.Locate the grey wire with the female 1/4” quick disconnect terminal.
13.Locate the red (power) lead wire cut previously in step 6.
Positive Post
Radar Speed
Sensor
Negative Post
Grey Wire with Quick
Disconnect Terminal
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14.Use the supplied wire cutter to strip back the insulation on the lead wire and
connect the supplied male 1/4” quick disconnect terminal (P/N 405-2001-016).
15.Route the grey wire in the front panel to the red wire underneath the instrument
panel and connect the quick disconnect terminals.
16.Carefully replace the console front panel.
Note: Do not replace the pump instrument panel until the “Viper Pro Firmware
Update” section on page 6 is completed.
Re-pin the Viper Pro Harness
The Viper Pro interface cable must be modified to take advantage of the
automatic power down feature on the field computer. Review the following
procedure to complete the installation of the field update kit.
1. Locate the round, 16-pin cable connector (female pins) disconnected from the
back of the Viper Pro.
2. Remove the two screws on the connector retainer and carefully unscrew the
shroud from the connector.
It may be necessary to use a set of pliers to help unscrew the connector. Be
careful not to damage the plastic connector or shroud.
3. While looking at the face of the connector, locate pin locations 2 and 14.
4. Insert the supplied Amp pin extractor tool (P/N 321-000-392) into the pin 2
location and depress the plunger to remove the pin.
16 Pin Interface
Connector
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5. Carefully pull the grey wire to remove the Amp pin from the
connector.
6. Reinsert the pin into the pin 14 location on the cable
connector. Carefully push the wire to fully seat the pin into
the connector.
7. Test that the pin is properly seated by gently tugging on
the grey wire.
8. Replace the connector shroud and replace the retainer
and lock screws.
9. Reconnect the interface cable to the Viper Pro field
computer.
Viper Pro Firmware Update
To complete the field update of the Viper Pro, the following procedure must be
performed to update the field computer firmware.
1. Locate the 4-pin Deutsch connector labeled ‘CAN’ under the pump switch
instrument panel. The connector should be located near the factory power and
ground cluster found earlier in the field update process.
2. Disconnect the 4-pin connectors. To help prevent failure of the firmware update,
these connectors must remain disconnected throughout the firmware update
process to prevent .
3. Disconnect the cable connections on the back of the Raven CAN switch box or
Switch Pro. To help prevent failure of the firmware update, these connectors
must remain disconnected throughout the firmware update process.
4. Insert the provided USB flash drive (P/N 063-0173-427) into the Viper Pro.
5. Press the power button on the Viper Pro to power up the field computer.
6. When the Initializing Viper prompt is displayed, select the Load XP Desktop
option.
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7. When the XP desktop is displayed on the Viper Pro field computer, select the
“Start” button in the lower, left corner of the display and touch the “My
Computer” icon in the displayed menu.
8. Select the “Removable Disk (E:)” icon displayed on the screen with a “double
tap” to display the disk contents.
9. Double click on the “ViperST10 Programmer.exe” icon to begin the update
process. The update may take approximately 15 seconds to begin. When the
update is in progress, the Viper Pro will display a Tx and Rx window on the
screen.
Note: If the update is proceeding very slowly, shut down the Viper Pro and restart
the procedure. If the Viper Pro will not shut down, remove the main
connector from the back of the field computer for at least 10 seconds and
then reconnect.
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10.When the update is complete, the following prompt will be displayed.
11.Touch the “OK” button and then select the “Start” button and “Shut Down” from
the displayed menu.
12.Select “Restart” to reboot the Viper Pro field computer.
Note: If the Viper Pro fails to restart, remove the main interface cable connector
for at least 10 seconds. Reconnect the cable and press the power button to
restart the Viper Pro.
13.Start the Viper Pro management system.
14.From the main Viper Pro screen, select the Menu button in the lower, right
corner of the display and select About.
15.Verify that CAN firmware version 22 is shown. If so, the firmware update has
been successful.
16.Check the software version displayed on the screen.
a. If the software version is 3.5.0.21 or newer, no software update is
necessary to utilize the automatic power down feature. Continue with the
following steps to return the field computer to operational status.
b. If the software version is lower than 3.5.0.21, a software update is
required before the automatic power down feature may be used. Continue
with the following steps and then complete the “Viper Pro Software
Update” section on page 9.
17.Shutdown the Raven Viper Pro field computer.
18.Reconnect the Raven CAN switch box or Switch Pro.
19.Reconnect the 4-pin ‘CAN’ connectors located below the pump switch
instrument panel.
20.Carefully replace the instrument panel.
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Viper Pro Software Update
Note: Software version 3.5.0.21 or newer is required to utilize the automatic
power down feature with the field computer. The USB flash
drive (P/N 063-0173-427) provided in the field update kit contains a
software update file compatible with the automatic power down feature.
Software updates are also available from the Raven Applied Technology
Division web site:
www.ravenhelp.com
Refer to the Viper Pro Installation and Operation Manual for additional
information on applying software updates obtained from the web site.
1. Insert the provided USB flash drive (P/N 063-0173-427) into the Viper Pro.
2. Press the power button on the Viper Pro field computer.
3. Touch the ‘Display Program List’ button when the following prompt is displayed.
4. On the Program Selection Menu, touch the ‘Install Viper Pro’ option.
Allow the field computer the field computer to complete the software update.
5. Restart the Viper Pro management system.
6. From the main Viper Pro screen, select the Menu button in the lower, right
corner of the display and select About.
7. Verify that software version 3.5.0.21 or newer is shown. If so, the software
update has been successful.
Review the Viper Pro Installation and Operation Manual for more information on
the automatic power down feature.
Raven Industries
Applied Technology Division Toll Free (U.S. and Canada): (800)-243-5435
P.O. Box 5107 or Outside the U.S. :1 605-575-0722
Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5107 Fax: 605-331-0426
www.ravenprecision.com www.ravenhelp.com
Notice: This document and the information provided are the property of Raven Industries, Inc.
and may only be used as authorized by Raven Industries, Inc.
All rights reserved under copyright laws.
Viper Pro™
Field Update Guide
(P/N 016-0171-530 Rev A 1/12 E18895)
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Raven Viper Pro is a powerful and versatile field computer designed to help you get the most out of your farming operation. With its intuitive interface and wide range of capabilities, the Viper Pro can help you improve your yields, reduce your costs, and make better decisions about your farming operation.
Some of the key features of the Viper Pro include:
- Automatic section control: The Viper Pro can automatically control up to 36 sections, allowing you to optimize your application rates and reduce overlap.
- Variable rate application: The Viper Pro can vary the application rate of your inputs based on prescription maps, helping you to apply the right amount of inputs in the right place.
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