Raven Industries Releases New Viper PRO Field Computer
Raven Industries (NASDAQ: RAVN) today announced a new touch-screen based
field computer - the Viper PRO. This system builds off of the highly
successful Raven Viper by adding a faster processor, more memory, and added
features. New options added to the Viper PRO include: real-time weather
information collected by sensors mounted on the machine, wireless
connectivity to allow for Internet access including file transfer, text
messaging, and vehicle location maps. The Viper PRO can also be used with an
N-Tech GreenSeeker(r) variable rate control system. Another new feature is
the Raven LastPass 3-D guidance. The LastPass 3-D guidance program was
initially introduced to the ag market in the Raven Envizio and Envizio Plus
systems. Adding this feature allows the Viper PRO to be used with the Raven
SmarTrax and QuickTrax assisted steering systems.
Raven Viper PRO features:
10.4″ color LCD touch-screen
800 MHz Intel processor
Windows XP OS
256 MB Ram / 2 GB internal storage
Five product flow control - liquid, granular, NH3, planter, injection
Multi-product variable rate option - control up to five products using
prescription maps
Raven LastPass 3-D guidance, the ultimate contour guidance pattern
Compatible with SmarTrax, SmarTrax DM, or QuickTrax assisted steering
AccuBoom - automatic boom section control
Autoboom Glide series - automatic boom height control
View coverage maps
3 USB ports for data transfer or optional applications, USB thumb drive
compatible
Ethernet connection for future wireless communication
The Raven Viper PRO carries a list price of $4945.00 and will be available
August 15th, 2007.
Celebrating 50 years of business innovation, Raven Industries was founded in
Sioux Falls, SD in 1956, as a manufacturer of high-altitude research
balloons for NASA and the American space program. From a single product
line, they have evolved into a successful, diversified manufacturer publicly
traded on NASDAQ (RAVN). Raven Industries’ Flow Controls Division has
provided precision solutions to the agriculture market for more than 25
years. From flow controls to high accuracy GPS and steering systems, Raven
leads the way in integrating technology for today’s agricultural market.
Additional materials on Viper PRO are available at
http://www.ravenprecisioncom/us/Press/article.jsp?ID=-6
For more information contact:
Holly L. Siegling, Marketing Coordinator
Raven Industries - Flow Controls Division
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Phone: 605.357.0455
Toll Free: 800.243.5435
Fax: 605.331.0426
Email: holly.siegling@ravenind.com
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