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De-icing controls for greater accuracy, uniformity and simplicity

Raven offers an excellent line of de-icing control systems to improve the accuracy and uniformity of liquid and granular chemical applications in inclement weather. All control consoles mount inside the vehicle for easy operation and convenient monitoring.

DCS 700 Liquid Anti-Icing Console

The Raven DCS 700 is a full-featured de-icing system that controls granular and liquid de-icing chemicals used in snow and ice control operations. The DCS 700 is user-friendly and easy to calibrate. Real time DGPS operations are easily upgraded. The DCS 700 system includes the following components:

• Computer-based control console
• Speed sensor
• Hydraulic control valves
• Liquid flow meter
• Granular rate sensor
• Required cables

DCS 710 Liquid De-Icing Console

The DCS 710 is a complete management system for granular, pre-wet and anti-ice liquid materials used in snow and ice control operations. The DCS 710 is user-friendly and easy to calibrate. Real time DGPS operations are easily upgraded. The DCS 710 system includes the following components:

• Computer-based control console
• Lane switch box
• Speed sensor
• Hydraulic control valves
• Liquid flow meter
• Granular rate sensor
• Required cables

DCS 400 Liquid De-Icing Console

Raven’s DCS 400 system is designed exclusively for improving the accuracy and uniformity of liquid de-icing applications. The entire system is easy to install and operate—and includes the following components:

• Computer-based control console
• Speed sensor
• Turbine-type flow meter
• Motorized control valve

DCS 410 Liquid De-Icing Console

Raven’s DCS 410 system is designed exclusively for improving the accuracy and uniformity of liquid de-icing applications. The entire system is easy to install and operate—and includes the following components:

• Microprocessor-based control console
• Speed sensor
• Liquid flow meter
• Shut off valves
• Control valve

DCS 300 Console

Raven’s DCS 300 system is designed to improve the uniformity of pre-wetting applications automatically. It’s easy to install and operate—and includes the following components:

• Control console
• Granular encoder
• Turbine type flow meter
• Motorized control valve

Key Features and Benefits

DCS 700 Console

• Automatic rate controls with speed compensation
• Automatic ratio control of pre-wetting liquid and granular material
• Manual mode allows you to manually control granular application rates when desired
• Real-time display of application rates (liquid and granular) during operation
• Additional display features include vehicle speed, recent and annual material volume totals and distance traveled
• Simple set-up and operation

DCS 710 Console

• Easy selection and setting of desired application rate for particular granular or liquid materials
• Automatic rate controls with speed compensation
• Automatic ratio control of pre-wetting liquid and granular material
• Manual mode allows you to manually control granular application rates when desired
• Real-time display of application rates (liquid and granular) during operation
• Additional display features include air and road surface temperatures, vehicle speed, recent and annual material volume totals and distance traveled
• Simple set-up and operation

DCS 400 Console

• Target volume per area settings
• Automatic speed compensation for consistent and accurate flow rates
• Manual override switch for system checks and spot applications
• Actual volume applied displayed at all times
• Additional system functions include area or distance monitor, speed monitor, and volume totals

DCS 410 Console

• Automatic speed compensation for consistent and accurate flow rates
• 10 pre-programmed application rates, plus manual mode
• Blast button to instantly boost application rate for spot applications
• Display features include air and road surface temperatures, distance traveled, material volume totals and vehicle speed
• Console includes serial interface for bi-directional communication and printer port

DCS 300 Console

• Target rate (volume per granular ton) set manually
• Automatic pre-wetting flow based on actual granular application rate (within range of selected spray nozzles)
• Keeps track of liquid and granular totals up to 10,000 kg or lbs