Specifications

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Although the control algorithm is located within the CAN node, all of the same
troubleshooting techniques that you use in a traditional hard-wired system still apply
to a CAN system. CAN allows for modularization of the control system, but the
behavior of the system remains the same. Flow and speed sensors, as well as the
control valve and boom valves, are used in the same fashion.
Below are some common causes for communication failures:
CAN
Trouble-
shooting
Issue Possible Cause Solution
CAN bus cannot
The node is not Connect the node and re-initialize the Viper
read the product
connected to the console to read the product node.
node
CAN bus
Node is not
Check and Connect the Clean Power - 16 gauge red wire and
properly powered
reconnect the High Current Power - 12 gauge red wire from the
power product node to a 12VDC power source that is
capable of supplying power to all nodes
connected to the CAN bus system
Node is not
Check and Connect the Clean Ground - 16 gauge white wire
properly
ground the node and the High Current Ground - 12 gauge white
grounded
wire to a good, quality ground source. Raven
recommends grounding the wires to the negative
terminal of the battery.
The Boom/Speed
Distribute power Make sure that each node has a separate power
node share power
and ground and ground connection.
and ground
connections
CAN bus ends not
Terminate CAN Make sure that both ends of the CAN bus system
terminated
bus ends are properly terminated. See Chapter 2 for more
information.