Harvest TEC 201SS User manual

H2O Sensor-Owners-201SS-19-Imp&Metric
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Owner’s Manual
H2O Sensor - Model 201SS
& 200DM
Small Square Baler Precision Moisture Sensing Kit
Forage Harvester

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DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION
MANUFACTURER: Harvest Tec Inc.
2821 Harvey St.
P.O. Box 63
Hudson, WI 54016, U.S.A.
REPRESENTATIVE ESTABLISHED IN COMMUNITY: Profitable Farming Company
Middle Barlington, Roborough
Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8AG
ENGLAND
The person above certifies and declares that:
VIRTUAL MACHINE: Equipment mounted on a farm press to monitor moisture.
MODEL: H2O Sensor-Owners-201SS-19-Imp&Metric
BRAND: Harvest Tec
SERIAL NUMBER:
This Harvest Tec moisture system meets the Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliment and the
Council of 17 May 2006 and other applicable European Directives including Directive 2014/53/EU on
the Radio Equipment Directive and 2014/30/EU.
The Harvest Tec moisture system will be turned on after being installed on a farm press which has
been declard in conformity with the Machinery Directive.
Person in the community authorized to provide information on the partly completed machinery and
making this statement:
Richard Snell, President, Profitable Farming Company
Signed on May 21, 2011: Middle Barlington, Roborough
Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8AG
ENGLAND

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H2O Moisture Owner’s Manual Table of Contents
Page
Introduction
3
Requirements & Tools Needed
3
Installation of Star Wheels
4
Two-Tie Balers
4
Three-Tie Balers
4
Control Box Installation
5
End of Bale Sensor Installation - 200FCA (Optional)
5
Dye Marker Installation - 200DM (Optional)
6
Wiring Diagram
7
Downloading H2O App
8
Screen Definitions
8
Operation
9-11
Reading Moisture
9
Moisture Range
9
Dye Marker System
10
Dye Sprayer Override
10
H2O Firmware Update through App
11
Pin Outs
12
Parts Breakdown
13-14
Star Wheels
13
Control Box & Harnesses
13
Fixed Chamber End of Bale Sensor Kit
14
Precision Moisture Dye Marker
14
Warranty Statement
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Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a Harvest Tec H2O Moisture Sensing Kit Model 201SB system.
Please read this manual carefully to ensure correct steps are taken to attach the system to the baler. This
system is designed to read moisture at levels of 5-33%.
Requirements
The app will support operation of the current operating system and one previous version for both Apple and
Android devices.
**It is recommended for proper communication that the original phone/tablet power cable is used. Many lower cost power
cables do not meet requirements to properly charge and communicate to the Harvest Tec H2O module.
Tools Needed
SAE wrench set
Hammer
Drill bit set
Standard screw driver
Measuring tape
Center punch
Side cutter
SAE socket set

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Installation of Star Wheels
Two-Tie Balers Only
The pair of star wheels will need to mount on the bottom side as close to the front of the bale chute as possible
and at least 3/8”(10mm) away from any metal. They will need to maintain a safe distance away from the twine.
Depending on the baler model the star wheels can mount in front of the needle arm Option A (below) if there is
space available. When there is not enough room for the star wheel use Option B
The star wheels will require two holes to be drilled per block, when drilling make sure to keep the wheel square
to the bale chamber. Any angle will cause stress on the wheel and will eventually cause the wheel to work itself
out of the block. Some balers may require a notch cut on the bottom of the bale chamber to mount the star
wheels as close to the front of the chamber as possible.
Use the supplied bolts and place the carriage head inside of the bale chamber followed by lock and nut. Next
attach the star wheels to the bolts followed by flat washer, lock washer and nut.
First, remove the cover from the star wheel block and use a 1/4”(7mm) nut driver to remove the nut from the
electronic swivel. Next, run the star wheel sensor wire through the black grommet and place the eye terminal
on the star wheel sensor. Tighten the eye loop with the nut on the sensor and put the star wheel cover back on
the base. Next, tighten the grommet to form a tight seal around the wire. Secure the harness to the baler to
avoid moving parts.
Three-Tie Balers Only
When using a three-tie baler the star wheels will need to be mounted on the top of the bale chamber
as close to the knotters as possible (shown below). Use the instructions above for proper star wheel
installation.
Option A
Option B

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Control Box Installation
Locate a safe location in the cab of the tractor to place the
control box (006-2473SB). Recommended location is as close
to the tablet or phone being used to control the system.
Connect the Power Harness (006-2470P) and the Baler
Power Communication Harness (006-2470SS).
The control box (006-2473SB) is equipped with a green light
to indicated both power and connection.
Plug the tablet/phone cord into the
communication port (closest to light)
and indicated by:
Slow Blink –System has power but not connected to phone or tablet.
Solid Green –Device is connected.
**It is recommended for proper communication that the original phone/tablet power cable is used. Many lower
cost power cables do not meet requirements to properly charge and communicate to the Harvest Tec H2O
module.
End of Bale Sensor Installation –200FCA (Optional)
The end of bale sensor is used to determine when the baler needle arm moves. With this information the
system is able to show the average moisture of the previous bale. Part number for kit is 200FCA
Mount the 006-7400 sensor to the mounting bracket 001-4648RB as shown below. Mount the assembly on the
right side of the baler chamber. The face of the sensor needs to be parallel to the arm attached to the needles.
*Note: The bracket may need to be slightly bent for the proper positioning.
Mark and drill two 3/8” (10mm) holes. Install the sensor using two 5/16” x 1“ allen head bolts, locks, and nuts.
The end of the sensor needs to be no greater than 1/4” (7mm) away from the needle arm. Tighten nuts on
sensor after adjustment.
The harness will need to be routed toward the harness at the tongue of the baler. Secure with cable ties and
take care to avoid pinch points. The harness extension (006-7400EXT) may need to be used.
006-2473SB
006-4648RB
006-7400

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Dye Marker Installation –200DM (Optional)
Locate the dye marking kit tank and pump assembly (005-9015). Identify a suitable mounting location for the
tank away from moving parts and hydraulic lines on the baler. Be sure to mount the tank within 10’ of the
connection on the Baler Pwr/Comm Harness (006-2470SS), wiring details in the wiring diagram.
Note: The mounting location will potentially be different for the tank on each baler model. Due to various baler
designs and modifications, Harvest Tec does not offer a specific mounting location for each baler model.
Once a mounting location has been identified, mount the tank vertically as
shown (right) with the tank lid on the top using the included hardware.
Next locate the dye marking spray assemblies shown (below).
Nozzle straps should be placed directly above star wheels so spray will be
applied on the top of the bale in the twine grooves.
*Small square and Large square balers must us the brass tip (004-TX-5)
Mount the second tip assembly on the left side of the baler in a similar position to allow the tip to spray the
bale.
Routing the Hose
Using the supplied 1/4” hose (002-9006) connect to the pump and secure with the hose clamps (003-9002).
Route the hose to each tip assembly by using the 1/4" Barbed Tee (003-T1414) to go to each side of the baler.
Be sure to avoid moving parts.

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Wiring Diagram
1. Connect the power harness (006-2470P) to the tractor convenience outlet keyed power switch using the
red wire with fuse to the positive side and the black wire to the negative.
a. Any modifications of the power harness will void the warranty. Contact Harvest Tec before
modifications are made.
2. The power harness (006-2470P) will mount on the tractor connected to the control box (006-2473SB) with
the 12 pin male deutsch connection and the opposite end down to the draw bar.
3. Connect the Baler Pwr/Comm Harness (006-2470SB) to the power harness (006-2470P).
4. Route the Pwr/Comm Harness (006-2470SS) on the baler to each moisture sensor on both sides of bale
chamber, sensors are pn 030-4642.
5. Connect the USB charging/comm cord for the phone or tablet being used, to that device and the 201
control box (006-2473SB).
6. When using a Dye Marker the End of Bale Sensor kit will need to be added to the system in order to see
when needle arm cycles. Part number (200FCA). Connect the sensor to the End of Bale (EOB) connection
on the Baler Pwr/Comm Harness (006-2470SS).
7. When using the optional Dye Marker (200DM) connect 4 pin round end of the H2O harness (006-2470C) to
the Dye Marker (DM) connection on the (006-2470SS) harness. Then connect the two straight spade
connections with only the white wire to the push switch (006-2850). The remaining two connections with 90
degree female spades will connect to the pump.
System wiring diagram
Power Terminals
(Connect to keyed
power source)
201 Control Box
006-2473SB
Baler Pwr/Comm Harness
006-2470SS
End of Bale Sensor
006-7400
(Complete Kit 200FCA)
Moisture Star Wheel
030-4642
*If needed an optional 8’ Pwr/Comm harness extension is available (not included), part number 006-2470BL2.
*Required when using Dye Marker
Dye Marker
(200DM)
H2O Harness (10’)
006-2470C
H2O Wired Power Harness
006-2470P
Phone or Tablet
(not included)
Phone or Tablet USB
charging/comm cable
(not included)

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Downloading H2O App
The H2O App is available on any Apple or Android device running with the current
operating system software and one previous version. Download the app by
searching for H2O Sensor. App icon shown right.
Screen Definitions
Main Screen
Settings Screen
Brightness Adjustment –
Tap to switch between day and
night time brightness
Current App Version
(example)
Current Moisture Reading –
Information will display once hay
enters the bale chamber
Settings Tab –Select to
switch to Settings Screen
Connection Signal - When
connection is made with the
control box light will turn Green
Red –Not Connected
Green - Connected
Home Tab –Select to
change to Home Screen
Dye Marker System
Serial Number of System
On / Off Slide –Slide to the right to turn
On Setting. The bar will turn red or
green (dependent on device)
App Version

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Operation
After installation of the H2O app, turn the system on by turning the key in the tractor on. When the connection
is made the green light on the control box will illuminate.
Reading Moisture
When hay begins to enter the bale chamber,
current moisture will be displayed
Moisture Range 5-33%
If the moisture being read is Less Than 5% the
reading will appear as shown above
If the moisture being read is Greater Than 33%
the reading will appear as shown above

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Operation (continued)
Dye Marker System
When using the dye marker turn on the setting as
shown and select the desired moisture to mark a bale.
*Bales at or above this moisture level will be marked.
Dye Marker icon will now appear on the home screen.
The last bale moisture will be highlighted in red and
the bale will be marked at or above the set moisture.
Dye Marker Notes
•When the Dye Marker is activated by the moisture setting it will spray 3 seconds once per End of Bale (EOB)
cycle. After an EOB signal the dye marker is then reset to be able to spray again for 3 seconds once on the
next bale.
•A full tank of dye is estimated to mark 50-60 bales.
Dye Marker Override
If you would like to mark a bale for any reason, press the bale icon which will cause it to turn green.
When the manual override is used the last bale moisture will not highlight in red.
The manual spray function can be used on a bale as many times as preferred in 3 second intervals.

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H2O Firmware Update through App
When there is an update available for the H2O system the following information will appear and the steps listed
will need to be followed.
Once an operator downloads the app update (internet connection
required) the “update available” symbol will appear along with the
version number of the available update once connected to the system.
At this point the system can run without updating if the operator
chooses. The icon will simply remain on thescreen.
Once the operator decides to perform the software update, they will
press the version number or upload arrow to begin.
Internet connection is not required to perform the update to the module
once the app is downloaded
Once the update is initiated, the system
will enter update mode
The status light will turn red
A green loading symbol will begin to
circulate on the screen
A status bar with then appear to
show the update progress
This can take 3-5 minutes to load software
Once the status bar load completely, the
system will boot back up
The status light will again turn green
The updated version number will be
shown at the bottom of the screen
**It is recommended for proper communication that the original phone/tablet power cable is used. Many lower cost power
cables do not meet requirements to properly charge and communicate to the Harvest Tec H2O module.

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Pin Outs
H2O Wired Moisture Control 006-2473SB
Pin 1 Red Module Power
Pin 2 Red/Black EOB +
Pin 3 Black EOB -
Pin 4 Grey Left Moisture Sensor
Pin 5 Brown Right Moisture Sensor
Pin 6 Purple EOB Signal
Pin 7 Yellow CAN +
Pin 8 Green CAN -
Pin 9 Red/White Dye Marker 12V +
Pin 10 Black/White Dye Marker 12V -
Pin 11 Blue Dye Marker Prime
Pin 12 Black Ground
H2O Wired Power Harness 006-2470P
Pin 1 Red Module Power
Pin 2 Red/Black EOB +
Pin 3 Black EOB -
Pin 4 Grey Left Moisture Sensor
Pin 5 Brown Right Moisture Sensor
Pin 6 Purple EOB Signal
Pin 7 Yellow Not Used
Pin 8 Green Not Used
Pin 9 Red/White Dye Marker 12V +
Pin 10 Black/White Dye Marker 12V -
Pin 11 Blue Dye Marker Prime
Pin 12 Black Ground
Baler Communication Harness 006-2470SS
Pin 1 Red/Black EOB +
Pin 2 Black EOB -
Pin 3 Purple Left Moisture Sensor
Pin 4 Grey Right Moisture Sensor
Pin 5 Brown EOB Signal
Pin 6 Red/White Dye Marker 12V +
Pin 7 Black/White Dye Marker 12V -
Pin 8 Blue Dye Marker Prime
End of Bale Sensor (EOB) 006-2471B
Pin 1 Brown EOB +
Pin 2 Blue EOB -
Pin 3 N/A Not Used
Pin 4 Black EOB Signal
Dye Marker H2O Harness 006-2470C
Pin 1 Red DS +
Pin 2 Black DS -
Pin 3 White DS Prime
Pin 4 N/A Not Used
5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4

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Parts Breakdowns
Star Wheels
*Can be added if twine excessively makes contact with star wheels.
Control Box & Harnesses
Ref
Description
Part #
Qty
1
Baler Pwr/Comm Harness
006-2470SS
1
2
201 Series Control Box
006-2473SB
1
3
Tractor Power Harness
006-2470P
1
Optional 8’ power/comm
harness extension
006-2470BL2
Ref
Description
Part#
Qty
1
Washer (per side)
006-4642K
2
2
Dust Seal (per side)
w/006-4642K
1
3
Snap Ring (per side)
w/006-4642K
2
4
Swivel
006-4642A
2
5
Star Wheel
030-4641E
2
6
Insert
w/ Ref # 5
2
7
Wiring grommet
008-0821A
2
8
Star wheel block
006-4641D
2
9
Plug Fitting
003-F38
2
10
Block Cover
006-4641B
2
Star wheel assembly
030-4642
2
*Optional Twine Guard-Right
001-4644
*Optional Twine Guard-Left
001-4644
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
10
9
8
7
5
6

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Fixed Chamber End of Bale Sensor Kit
Ref
Description
Part #
Qty
Ref
Description
Part #
Qty
1
End of Bale Sensor
006-7400
1
3
EOB Extension
006-7400EXT
1
2
End of Bale Bracket
001-4648RB
1
Complete Kit
200FCA
H2O Dye Marker
Ref
Description
Part #
Qty
Ref
Description
Part #
Qty
1
H2O Harness (10’)
006-2470C
1
8
1/4" Street Elbow
003-SE14F
2
2
Tank & Pump
005-9015
1
9
Check Valve
007-1207VB
2
3
Nozzle Cap
004-4723
4
10
1/4" Straight Fitting
003-A1414VB
2
4
Tip - Brass
004-TX-5
2
11
Push Switch
006-2850
1
5
Tip Strainer (Green)
004-1203-100
2
12
1/4" All Barb Tee
003-T1414
1
6
Nozzle Body
004-4722
2
13
Mini Hose Clamp
003-9002
6
7
Nozzle Holder
001-4215
2
14
1/4" Hose
002-9006
40
NP
Red Dye
009-0800
1
NP
End of Bale Sensor Kit
200FCA
1
Complete Assembly
030-200DM
2
3
1
1
2
11
8
7
6
5
4
3
12
13
14
9
10
Assembly Example

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Harvest Tec Inc. Warranty and Liability Agreement
Harvest Tec, Inc. will repair or replace components that are found to be defective within 12 months from the
date of manufacture. Under no circumstances does this warranty cover any components which in the opinion
of Harvest Tec, Inc. have been subjected to negligent use, misuse, alteration, accident, or if repairs have been
made with parts other than those manufactured and obtainable from Harvest Tec, Inc.
Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing free of charge to the original purchaser
any part that in our judgment shows evidence of defective or improper workmanship, provided the part is
returned to Harvest Tec, Inc. within 30 days of the failure. If it is determined that a non-Harvest Tec branded
hay preservative has been used inside the Harvest Tec applicator system where the failure occurred, then
Harvest Tec reserves the right to deny the warranty request at their discretion. Parts must be returned through
the selling dealer and distributor, transportation charges prepaid.
This warranty shall not be interpreted to render Harvest Tec, Inc. liable for injury or damages of any kind,
direct, consequential, or contingent, to persons or property. Furthermore, this warranty does not extend to loss
of crop, losses caused by delays or any expense prospective profits or for any other reason. Harvest Tec, Inc.
shall not be liable for any recovery greater in amount than the cost or repair of defects in workmanship.
There are no warranties, either expressed or implied, of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose
intended or fitness for any other reason.
This warranty cannot guarantee that existing conditions beyond the control of Harvest Tec, Inc. will not affect
our ability to obtain materials or manufacture necessary replacement parts.
Harvest Tec, Inc. reserves the right to make design changes, improve design, or change specifications, at any
time without any contingent obligation to purchasers of machines and parts previously sold.
Revised 4/17

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HARVEST TEC, INC.
P.O. BOX 63
2821 HARVEY STREET
HUDSON, WI 54016 USA
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]