Editing Your Profile
Begin my navigating to the main home screen and pressing the gear icon on the upper right part of the screen. Next, select Edit under the Profile heading for your machine. This will allow you to enter your profile name for your individual machine, which tells the Raven Controller what your machine is, what it is being used for, and the application width. This also allows you to setup multiple profiles for different pieces of equipment.
Continuing on the previous screen, if you are using a pull-type spreader, select "Pull-Behind Spreader", if you have a truck mounted spreader, select "Self-Propelled Unit".
Base System Setup
For your Artex spreader, the ECU # field and Number of Products field should both be set to "1". The number of spinner controls should also be set to "1", with the Spinner RPM Control field left blank.
Selecting Your Application Type
Next, select your Application Type, which should be marked as "Granular Fertilizer". The standard Product 1 Granular should be set to "Dry Manure/Litter". Auxiliary Drivers on the following page can be marked as "None".
Section Summary
At this point, take a moment to review your selections on the summary screen to ensure that you are satisfied with the configuration, and that it matches your intended use. Non-standard applications may require additional setup, please contact your representative for more information on how this can be performed.
Scale Setup
Select "Product Scale" and ensure that the Product Scale 1 field is checked. For a 5-point scale system such as an SB or SBX the calibration number will be "46130". A 4-point system will be "36904", 6-point "55356", and 8-point "73808".
Fan/Spinner RPM Calibration
On this screen, your RPM 1 calibration should be set to "1", with your RPM 1 low limit at "400" and high limit at "2000". Alarm fields can be left unchecked. RPM Sensor 1 should have a check in Product 1, which ensures your PTO is spinning before the floor chain begins moving.
Setup Control Valve
When setting up your Product 1 Granular, the Control Valve Type should be PWM Close, with a valve response rate of "50", control deadband of "2", and "0.0" valve delay. The PWM Smart Control can be left disabled.
PWM Setup
On the PWM, your Coil Frequency should be "100" hz, high limit set to "100", low limit set to "20", and startup set to "25". The density factor defaults to a value of 100, which should be changed to "50". Pulses/Revolution should be set to "200", with the gate height sensor unchecked. SBX-Series Artex spreaders can have their Spreader Constant marked as "5.1", with a gate height of "48". SB-series manure spreaders should have a spreader constant of "6.0", while CB-boxes should be "4.4".
Tank/Bin Setup
The tank capacity field should be set to "50000", with a low level of "0", and both the alarm and low bin level sensors left unchecked. On the next screen, you can see the preset values for your product. If you have multiple rates that you'll be applying at, you can change them here. The rate bump setting allows to to increase the rate at that increment. Rate Selection should stay as "Predefined or Rx", with display smoothing enabled and a "0" decimal shift.
Target Alarms
The Off Rate Alarm should be set to "20", with the alarm box and shaft sensor alarm unchecked.
Summary
At this point you will arrive at the second summary screen. Once again, review your settings to ensure they suit your application, and continue when ready. Unusual configurations may need custom values or selections, contact for rep for additional assistance.
Home
Next, press the "Home" icon on the top right to view the profile overview screen. If any settings are changed, a red stop sign icon will appear in the top, central part of the screen. To continue operation, simply press it.
Settings
By pressing the gear icon on the right side of the screen, you will access the main settings menu. The wrench icon at the top of the screen can be pressed to adjust the previous fields in the event that your product or spreading type changes. For example, under the Rate Sensor Setup section, you can change the density factor, as well as update the Cleanout Setup.
Cleanout Setup
Under this screen, you can enable the cleanout function through the checkbox to run for a set duration at a target weight. In many situations, operators like to set the trigger point at "1000" with a duration of "15". This preference is entirely up to you and your specific application. When complete, simply select the check mark to take you back to the Setup Rate Sensor screen.
Dynamic Cal Setup
Under the same screen, press Dynamic Cal Setup. Enable the Dynamic Cal feature and input "5000" in the density adjustment frequency field, with "50" in the adjustment sensitivity field.
Zeroing Your Scales
On the home screen, once again select the gears tab to get to the system settings page. Press the wrench icon at the top of the page and select "Scale Setup". If your weigh bars are set up, the scale weight field should be prefilled. Simply press the "Scale Calibration" button, then press "Zero". Confirm your select to zero the weight.
Setup is now complete!
For custom applications or difficulties in setup, contact Raven Support at 800.243.5435. Interested in learning more about Artex spreaders? View the models we offer here at Keast Enterprises or learn more about what they can do at www.artexmfg.com.
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