Harvest TEC 300RB User manual

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Installation Manual
Model 300RB & 300RBC
Moisture Only Kit for Round Balers
Forage Harvester
300RB & 300RBC-16-INST
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300RB Installation Manual Table of Contents
Page
Introduction
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System Requirements
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Tools Needed
4
Bluetooth Receiver Lights
4
Installation of 300RB & 300RBC
5-16
Installation of Control - 300 RB
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Installation of Control - 300RBC
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Installation of Moisture Sensor Pads
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Four Foot Wide Balers
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Five Foot Wide Balers
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John Deere 582
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John Deere 854
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John Deere Round Balers
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Vermeer Balers
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AGCO Baler Models
13-14
Rollbelt Baler –300RBC
15-16
Installation of Bale Rate Sensor
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Wiring Diagram –300RB
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Wiring Diagram –300RBC
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Pin Outs
19-20
Parts Breakdown
21-24
Control and Harnesses
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End of Bale Sensor Kit
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Moisture Pads
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Optional iPad Mini Mounting Kit (030-2014MK)
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Optional iPad Display Kit (030-4670DK)
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Notes
25-26
Warranty
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Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a Harvest Tec Model 300RB or the 300RBC moisture only kit.
Please read this manual carefully to ensure correct steps are taken to attach the system to the baler. This
applicator is designed to read moisture through an Apple iPad. A parts break of the system is located in the
back of the manual.
Right and Left sides are determined by facing in the direction of forward travel.
System Requirements
*iPad Mini or iPad 3rd Generation (2012) or newer, running the current iOS operating system
or one version previous required for iPad option
Tools Needed:
- Standard wrench set
- Electric drill and bits
- Side cutter
- Standard nut driver set
- Standard socket set
- Hammer
- Center punch
Bluetooth Receiver Lights
*New for production year 2018. All Bluetooth receivers (030-6672B) are
now equipped with lights to indicated both power and iPad connection.
Blinking Lights –System is waiting for the processor to connect, which
could take up to 35 seconds.
Red Light –The Bluetooth receiver has power
Green Light –When the proper active connection is selected in the Hay
App menu, the green light will indicate connection with the iPad.

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Installation of Control - 300RB
Locate the controls package. Select a mounting location for the Three Hundred Series (THS) control box (006-
3671RB) easily accessible that is away from moving parts and access panels. Check before drilling to ensure
nothing will be damaged on the opposite side of the THS, some locations will be underneath baler doors. After
selecting the location for the THS, use the THS as a drill guide and mark the four mounting holes.
Drill the four mounting hole locations to 3/16" (5mm) in size. The locations shown below are examples of
mounting the THS on the baler. Use the supplied 10/32 x 3/4" Phillips flathead machine screws, nylock nuts to
mount the control box.
Mount THS on Front of Baler
Mount THS on Front of Baler
Mount THS on Front of Baler (under door)
Mount THS on Left Side of Bale Chamber Panel
Above Baler Shelf

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Installation of Control –300RBC
1. Open right side door of baler.
2. Locate mounting holes for your size baler in bracket (001-4703XE). Mount bracket to pre-stamped square
holes on diagonal support structure of baler, (Figure 2). Secure with two M8 x 25mm carriage bolts and
flanged nuts.
3. Locate the controls package. Mount the 300RB control box to the 001-4703XE bracket as shown in figure
3. You may need to drill 3/16” holes on the plate to mount controller. Use the supplied 10/32 x 3/4" Phillips
flathead machine screws, nylock washers and nuts to mount the control box. (Figure 3).
001-4703XE
Figure 2
Mount THS on Front of Baler (under door)
Figure 3
Figure 1

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Installation of Moisture Sensing Pads
Four foot wide CNH balers (Pre 2015)
1. If your baler is equipped with bale shaping pads, remove disc and use existing hole that will need to be
drilled to 3/4” (19mm) to install new moisture sensing discs.
2. If your baler is not equipped with bale shaping pads you will need to drill a hole in the chamber directly
behind and above the starting roll (Figure 1).
3. The mounting hole will be 3/4" (19mm) in diameter. Use a plastic pad (006-4641F) and place it into the
baler to use as a template. The bottom edge of the pad will be placed 1” (25mm) up from starting roll and
2” (51mm) in from the back of the bale chamber. (Figure 1)
4. Locate the 006-4641G. The piece will need to be cut down to size. Use the already machined line in the
bushing to cut off the small piece shown above.
5. Depending on the baler the bolt may need to be trimmed for proper fit.
6. Tighten all of the hardware to 50 ft/lbs (68 N/m).
7. Make sure that the plastic pad is protecting all metal surfaces of the disc from touching baler.
8. Run the moisture wire harness (006-4640G2) from pump plate area to each disc and secure.
9. Apply silicone over nuts and washers.
2” from back of
chamber (51mm)
1” from top of roll
(25mm)
Figure 1
006-4641G
006-4641G
006-4641I
006-4640G2
006-4641F
006-4641H

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Installation of Moisture Sensing Pads (continued)
Five foot wide CNH balers (Pre 2015)
1. If your baler is equipped with bale shaping pads, remove disc and use existing that will need to be drilled to
3/4" (19mm) to install new moisture sensing discs. If the discs are welded, the welds will need to ground off
for disc removal.
2. If your baler is not equipped with bale shaping pads you will need to drill a hole in the chamber directly
behind and above the starting roll (Figure 1).
3. The mounting hole will be 3/4" (19mm) in diameter. Use a plastic pad (006-4641F) and place it into the
baler to use as a template. The bottom edge of the pad will be placed 1” (25mm) up from starting roll and
2” (51mm) from the back of the bale chamber. (Figure 1)
4. Depending on the baler the bolt may need to be trimmed for proper fit.
5. Tighten all of the hardware to 50 ft/lbs (68 N/m).
6. Make sure that the plastic pad is protecting all metal surfaces of the disc from touching baler.
7. Run the moisture wire harness (006-4640G2) from pump plate area to each disc and secure
8. Apply silicone over nuts and washers.
2” from back of chamber
(51mm)
1” from top of roll
(25mm)
Figure 1
006-4641G
006-4641I
006-4640G2
006-4641F
006-4641H

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Install for John Deere 582
1. The moisture discs (006-4641H) will both need to be cut on line A. (Figure 1) One disc will need to be cut
on line B and one disc on line C.
2. The plastic pad (006-4641F) will also need to be cut 1/4" longer than the back of the disc.
3. Bevel all sides of the cut discs to allow the smooth travel of crop over them.
4. The mounting hole will be 3/4" (19mm) in diameter. The disc will need to be placed on the baler lining up
the center of the bolt with the location 2” (51mm) up from bottom and 2” in from the back of the chamber.
(Figure 2)
5. Make sure that plastic pad is protecting all metal surfaces of disc from touching baler.
6. Run the moisture wire harness (006-4640G2) from the THS to each disc securing with cable ties.
7. On some balers the bolt may need to be trimmed for proper fit.
8. Tighten all hardware to 50 ft/lbs (68 N/m).
9. Apply silicone over nuts and washers.
Figure 2
006-4640G2
006-4641I
006-4641G
006-4641F
006-4641H
A
B
C
Figure 1

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Install for John Deere 854
1. The moisture discs (006-4641H) will both need to be cut on line A (Figure 1). One disc will need to be cut
on line B and one disc on line C.
2. The plastic pad (006-4641F) will also need to be cut 1/4" (7mm) longer than the back of the disc.
3. Bevel all sides of the cut discs to allow the smooth travel of crop over them.
4. Remove the shield directly above the starter roll shown as figure D on both sides of the baler. Cut the 6
1/4” (16cm) notch out using the supplied measurements. Reinstall both sides.
5. The mounting hole will be 3/4" (19mm) in diameter. The disc will need to be placed on the baler to line up
the location of 3 1/2" (89mm) up from bottom and 2” (51mm) from the back of the chamber to the center of
the bolt (Figure 2).
6. Make sure that plastic pad is protecting all metal surfaces of disc from touching baler.
7. Run the moisture wire harness (006-4640G2) from the THS to each disc securing with cable ties.
8. On some balers the bolt may need to be trimmed for proper fit.
9. Tighten all hardware to 50 ft/lbs (68 N/m)
10. Apply silicone over nuts and washers
A
B
C
Figure 1
Figure 10
Figure 2
006-4640G2
006-4641I
006-4641G
006-4641F
006-4641H

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Install for John Deere Round Balers
1. Both moisture discs (006-4641H) will need to be cut along the serrated line (A) shown on Figure 1. Only
cut on the line shown on Figure 1, do not cut the other line.
2. The plastic pad (006-4641F) will also need to be cut 1/4" (7mm) longer than the back of the disc.
3. Using the cut disc as a pattern, mark and drill a 3/4" (19mm) hole in the side of the bale chamber. The disc
will need to be placed on the baler 1” (25mm) up from bottom and 1/4" (7mm) in from the back of the
chamber (Figure 2).
4. Make sure that plastic pad is protecting all metal surfaces of disc from touching baler.
5. Run the moisture wire harness (006-4640G2) from pump plate area to each disc securing with cable ties.
6. On some balers the bolt may need to be trimmed for proper fit.
7. Tighten all hardware to 50 ft/lbs (68 N/m).
8. Apply silicone over nuts and washers.
Figure 2
1” from Bottom
(25mm)
1/4" in from
back of baler
(7mm)
006-4640G2
006-4641I
006-4641G
006-4641F
006-4641H
A
Figure 1

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Install for Vermeer Balers
1. If your baler is equipped with bale shaping pads, remove disc and use existing hole (may need to be drilled
larger, 3/4" (19mm) to install new moisture sensing discs.
2. If your baler is not equipped with bale shaping pads you will need to drill a hole in the chamber directly
behind and above the starting roll (Figure 1).
3. The mounting hole will be 3/4" (19mm) in diameter. Use a plastic pad (006-4641F) and place it into the
baler to use as a template. The bottom edge of the pad will be placed 1” (25mm) up from starting roll and
2” (51mm) from the back of the bale chamber (Figure 1).
4. Locate the 006-4641G (a) piece, this will need to be cut down to size. Use the already machined line in the
bushing to cut off the small piece shown above 006-4641G (b). Part 006-4641I may also need to be
trimmed to fit.
5. Depending on the baler the bolt may need to be trimmed for proper fit.
6. Tighten all of the hardware to 50 ft/lbs (68 N/m).
7. Make sure that the plastic pad is protecting all metal surfaces of the disc from touching baler.
8. Run the moisture wire harness (006-4640G2) from pump plate area to each disc securing with cable ties.
2” from back of
chamber (51mm)
1” from top of roll
(25mm)
Figure 1
006-4641G (a)
006-4641G (b)
006-4641I
006-4640G2
006-4641F
006-4641H

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Install for AGCO, Challenger, Massey Ferguson, New Idea
1. If your baler is equipped with bale shaping pads, remove pads and use existing hole (may need to be
drilled larger) to install new moisture sensing discs.
2. If your baler is not equipped with bale shaping pads you will need to drill a hole in the chamber directly
behind and above the starting roll (Figure 1).
3. You will need to remove the main chain assembly to install the disk on the right side of baler (when facing
front of baler) Figure 2.
4. The hole size is 3/4” (19mm) diameter. Before drilling the hole make sure hole is accessible from opposite
side of chamber to tighten down mounting hardware and to install moisture harness (Figure 3).
5. Completed installation is show in Figure 4.
6. Locate the 006-4641G. The piece will need to be cut down to size.
7. Use the already machined line in the bushing to cut off the small piece shown above.
8. Depending on the baler the bolt may need to be trimmed for proper fit.
9. Tighten all of the hardware to 50 ft/lbs (68 N/m).
10. Make sure that the plastic pad is protecting all metal surfaces of the disc from touching baler (Figure 4)
11. Run the moisture wire harness (006-4640G2) from pump plate area to each disc securing with cable ties.
12. Apply silicone over nuts and washers.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 1
Figure 2
006-4641I
006-4641H
006-4641F
006-4641G
006-4640G2

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AGCO & Massey Ferguson (2800/2900 Series)
Challenger (3 Series/RB56C/RB56CA)
1. Both moisture discs (006-4641H) will need to be cut along the serrated line (A). (Figure 1)
Measure from the laser etched line (B) 1.75 inches on both side. Mark and cut the disc. A completed
disc in shown above (D).
2. The plastic pad (006-4641F) will also need to be cut 1/4" larger than the steel disc.
3. Bevel all sides of the cut discs to allow the smooth travel of crop over them.
4. Mark a line 1 1/2” (38mm) up and 3 1/2” (89mm) over from point (E). Drill a 3/4” (19mm) hole at the
point (F). Repeat for the opposite side. (Figure 2)
5. Locate the 006-4641G. The piece will need to be cut down to size. Use the already machined line in
the bushing to cut off the small piece shown above.
6. Depending on the baler the bolt may need to be trimmed for proper fit.
7. Make sure that the plastic pad is protecting all metal surfaces of the disc from touching baler.
8. Run the moisture wire harness (006-4640G2) from the THS to each disc securing with cable ties.
9. Tighten all of the hardware to 50 ft/lbs (68 N/m), and apply silicone over nuts and washers.
001-4641H
006-4641F
006-4641G
006-4641I
006-4640G2
Figure 1
Figure 2
F
E
B
A
C
D

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Installation of Moisture Sensing Pads –300RBC
1. Open rear tail gate of baler and lock in the up position. Refer to baler manual to lock door open.
2. Remove bale shaping discs on each side of chamber by grinding welds. Once removed grind any
remaining welds so sides of bale chamber are smooth.
3. Place plastic isolator (006-4641FX) in the same spot that the shaping disc had been. There should be a
hole in the baler that matches up with the hole in the plastic isolator. If not, use the isolator as a
template and mark the hole. Center punch the hole and drill it to 3/4" (19mm) (Note: before drilling
make sure you are not drilling into sensitive equipment on the outside of the baler). Drill through the
complete square tube. About two inches. Repeat for other side of the baler.
4. Insert plastic bushing (006-4641G) from the outside of baler. Make sure it is flush with the outside of the
baler frame. Go to the inside of the baler and mark amount that protrudes into the chamber. Remove
and cut off excess material. Repeat for other side.
5. Using 4” carriage bolt slide the parts on in following order: metal disc (001-4641HX), plastic isolator
(006-4641FX) and shortened plastic bushing (006-4641G).
6. Insert disc assembly into 3/8” (10mm) hole from inside of bale chamber. Secure to outside of baler by
attaching to the protruding carriage bolt in the following order: small isolator (006-4641), 1/2” D shaped
washer, 1/2” lock washer, 1/2” jam nut. Tighten down and repeat for the other side. Make sure no part
of the bolt or hardware makes contact with the frame of baler-no metal to metal.
7. Route moisture harness (006-4640GX2) from processor down to the carriage bolt on each side. Make
sure it does not come in contact with any moving parts. Secure with cable ties.
8. Attach moisture cable to moisture carriage bolt by placing items in the following order: 1/2” D shaped
washer, Ring terminal of moisture harness (006-4640GX2), second 1/2” D washer, 1/2” lock washer,
1/2” Jam Nut. Tighten down and repeat for other side. Make sure none of the hardware comes in
contact with the frame of the baler.

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Installation of Moisture Sensor Pads and Disks - 300RBC (continued)
Installation of Bale Rate Timer Sensor
The bale rate timer sensor is used to determine when the baler door is open. With this information the system
is able to change the tons/hour automatically. Refer to Operation Manual for Operation Instructions, Automatic
Mode and also record information per bale.
Locate the sensor (006-7400) and the sensor bracket (001-4648RB). On the right side of the baler find a
location 1”– 6” (25mm-15cm) down from the hinge to mount the bracket. Check for clearance with hydraulic
cylinders before mounting the bracket. The bracket should be mounted to the front side of the hinge point, with
the sensor aligned over the back door.
Mark and drill two 1/4” (7mm) holes and install the bracket using two 5/16” x 1-1/4” self-tapping bolts.
Install the sensor into the bracket and leave 1/4” (7mm) of clearance between the end of the sensor and the
door.
The harness will need to be routed towards the DCP. Secure with cable ties, be sure to avoid pinch points and
hydraulic lines. The harness extension (006-7400EXT) may need to be used.
001-4648RB
006-7400
View of the right side of baler
Front of baler
OSR (over-shot) rotor)
USR (under-shot rotor)
Hinge Point

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Wiring Diagram –300RB
1. Connect the power harness (006-3650T) to the tractor battery (12 volt) using the red wire with fuse to
the positive side and the black wire to the negative.
a. The power harness must be connected to the battery! The unit will draw more amps than
convenience outlets can handle. Any modifications of the power harness will void systems
warranty. CONTACT HARVEST TEC BEFORE MODIFICATIONS.
b. This unit will not function on positive ground tractors.
c. If the unit loses power while operating it will not keep track of accumulated pounds of
product used.
2. The power harness on the tractor (006-3650T) will run from the tractor battery to the hitch. The power
harness on the baler (006-3650B1) will connect to the tractor power harness (006-3650T) at the hitch.
3. Connect the keyed power wire (006-5650K) to a keyed power source on the tractor. The keyed power
wire must connect to a keyed source or the unit will not power up correctly.
4. Attached the Bluetooth Receiver (030-6672B) to the tractor power harness (006-3650T). Mount the
Bluetooth receiver in a safe location as close to iPad as possible in cab.
5. Attach the End of Bale (EOB) connection on the controller to the End of Baler Sensor (006-7400).
System wiring diagram
Power Harness on Tractor
006-3650T
300 Control Box
006-3671RB
Moisture Harness
006-4640G2
Moisture Content (MC%)
End of Bale Sensor
006-7400
Bluetooth Receiver
030-6672B
Orange Wires to
Keyed Power
006-5650K
Power/ Harness on Baler
006-3650B1
Harness
Color
EOB
Brown
V1
White (Delphi Connector)
EOR
Yellow
FLOW
White
V2-DSM
White (Delphi Connector)
Pump
Orange
Moisture Disc
006-4641H (x2)

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Wiring Diagram –300RBC
1. Connect the power harness (006-3650T) to the tractor battery (12 volt) using the red wire with fuse to
the positive side and the black wire to the negative.
a. The power harness must be connected to the battery! The unit will draw more amps than
convenience outlets can handle. Any modifications of the power harness will void systems
warranty. CONTACT HARVEST TEC BEFORE MODIFICATIONS.
b. This unit will not function on positive ground tractors.
c. If the unit loses power while operating it will not keep track of accumulated pounds of
product used.
2. The power harness on the tractor (006-3650T) will run from the tractor battery to the hitch. The power
harness on the baler (006-3650B1) will connect to the tractor power harness (006-3650T) at the hitch.
3. Connect the keyed power wire (006-5650K) to a keyed power source on the tractor. The keyed power
wire must connect to a keyed source or the unit will not power up correctly.
4. Attached the Bluetooth Receiver (030-6672B) to the tractor power harness (006-3650T). Mount the
Bluetooth receiver in a safe location as close to iPad as possible in cab.
5. Attach the End of Bale (EOB) connection on the controller to the End of Baler Sensor (006-7400).
System wiring diagram
Power Harness on Tractor
006-3650T
300 Control Box
006-3671RB
Moisture Harness
006-4640GX2
Moisture Content (MC%)
End of Bale Sensor
006-7400
Bluetooth Receiver
030-6672B
Orange Wires to
Keyed Power
006-5650K
Power/ Harness on Baler
006-3650B1
Harness
Color
EOB
Brown
V1
White (Delphi Connector)
EOR
Yellow
FLOW
White
V2-DSM
White (Delphi Connector)
Pump
Orange
Moisture Disc
006-4641HX (x2)

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Pin Outs
Power Harness 006-3650T at Tractor Hitch
Pin 1 Red +12V Power to BLE
Pin 2 Red +12V Power to THS
Pin 3 Orange Keyed Power
Pin 4 Not Used
Pin 5 Green HT Can Low
Pin 6 Yellow HT Can Hi
Pin 7 Not Used
Pin 8 Black Ground from BLE
Pin 9 Black Ground from THS
Pin 10 Not Used
Power Harness 006-3650B1 at Baler Hitch
Pin 1 Red +12V Power to BLE
Pin 2 Red +12V Power to THS
Pin 3 Orange Keyed Power
Pin 4 Not Used
Pin 5 Green HT Can Low
Pin 6 Yellow HT Can Hi
Pin 7 Not Used
Pin 8 Black Ground from BLE
Pin 9 Black Ground from THS
Pin 10 Not Used
Bluetooth Receiver on Harness 006-3650T
Pin 1 Red +12V Power for BLE
Pin 2 Black Ground for BLE
Pin 3 Yellow HT Can Low
Pin 4 Not Used
Pin 5 Green HT Can Hi
Pin 6 Not Used
Pin 7 Not Used
End of Bale Sensor at 300 Controller Harness
Pin 1 Brown Sensor Power
Pin 2 Blue Sensor Ground
Pin 3 N/A
Pin 4 Black Signal from Sensor
Flow Meter at 300 Controller Harness
Pin 1 White +5-12V Power
Pin 2 Brown Ground
Pin 3 Green Signal
Pin 4 Not Used

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Pin Outs (continued)
End of Row Sensor at 300 Controller Harness
Pin 1 Red/White +12V Power
Pin 2 Black/White Ground
Pin 3 Yellow Signal
Pin 4 N/A
Moisture Sensor connection at 300 Controller Harness
Pin 1 Not Used
Pin 2 Not Used
Pin 3 Not Used
Pin 4 Not Used
Pin 5 Not Used
Pin 6 Not Used
Pin 7 Not Used
Pin 8 Blue Signal for Sensor 1
Pin 9 Blue Signal for Sensor 2
Pump connection at 300 Controller Harness
Pin 1 Red Power to Pump
Pin 2 Black Ground to Pump
Solenoid Connection at 300 Controller Harness
Pin A Black Solenoid Pause
Pin B White Solenoid Ground
V2-DSM Connection at 300 Controller Harness
Pin A Black Solenoid Pause
Pin B White Solenoid Ground
Pin A
Pin B
Pin A
Pin B
Pin 1
Pin 2