Raven News - Raven Announces Release of New Viper PRO

Raven Announces Release of New Viper PRO

Aug 01

Sioux Falls, SD - 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 - file transfer - text messaging - vehicle location maps, and N-Tech GreenSeeker variable rate control. Another new feature is Raven 3-D Last Pass guidance. The 3-D Last Pass guidance program was initial introduced to the ag market in the Raven Envizio and Envizio Plus system. Adding this feature allows the Viper Pro to be used with a Raven SmarTrax or QuickTrax assisted steering system.

The Raven Viper Pro carries a list price of $4945.00 and will be available August 15th, 2007

Features Include:

10.4” color LCD touch screen

800 Mhz Intel processor

Windows XP operating system

256 Meg Ram / 2 gig 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 3-D Last Pass guidance

Last Pass pattern, the ultimate in contour guidance

Use 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

Please call your Raven Territory Sales Representative, Raven Precision Ag Specialist, or our office at 1-800-243-5435 if you have any questions on the Viper PRO.

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.

Marketing materials: For more information on Viper PRO, click here, or e-mail us at fcdinfo@ravenind.com.

About Raven Industries Since 1978, Raven has helped define the concept of precision agriculture-and continues to create ground-breaking ideas and products that improve the position of growers around the world. Raven is publicly traded on NASDAQ (RAVN) and has earned an international reputation for agricultural innovation, product reliability and unmatched service and support. From field computers to boom controls, from GPS guidance to steering systems, Raven is leading the way for precision ag technology that delivers in the field. In partnership with our network of Raven dealers and distributors, we're helping growers of all sizes and all types work smarter, reduce input costs and increase yields and profitability. Success in farming has always been about using less and getting more. With Raven, you can simply do it better.

For more information, contact:
Raven Industries Applied Technology Division
Ph: 800-243-5435