Raven SmarTrax User manual

John Deere 6X20/6X30 and 7X20/7X30
(Small Frame) - Steering Ready
SmarTrax™ Installation Manual
P/N 016-5034-019 Rev A 04/16 E20389
Copyright 2012, 2016

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document,
Raven Industries assumes no responsibility for omissions and errors. Nor is any
liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained
herein.
Raven Industries shall not be responsible or liable for incidental or consequential
damages or a loss of anticipated benefits or profits, work stoppage or loss, or
impairment of data arising out of the use, or inability to use, this system or any of
its components. Raven Industries shall not be held responsible for any
modifications or repairs made outside our facilities, nor damages resulting from
inadequate maintenance of this system.
As with all wireless and satellite signals, several factors may affect the availability
and accuracy of wireless and satellite navigation and correction services (e.g.
GPS, GNSS, SBAS, etc.). Therefore, Raven Industries cannot guarantee the
accuracy, integrity, continuity, or availability of these services and cannot
guarantee the ability to use Raven systems, or products used as components of
systems, which rely upon the reception of these signals or availability of these
services. Raven Industries accepts no responsibility for the use of any of these
signals or services for other than the stated purpose.
Disclaimer
©Raven Industries, Inc. 2012

Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Important Safety Information................................................. 1
Chapter 2 Introduction............................................................................. 3
Preparing for Installation ........................................................................................................... 4
Recommendations .............................................................................................................. 4
Point of Reference ............................................................................................................... 4
Updates ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Kit Contents ............................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 3 Cab Component Installation .................................................. 7
Prepare the Cab for Installation ................................................................................................. 7
Premium Models with IVT Transmissions ........................................................................... 7
Premium Models with Electronic SCV and AutoQuad™ Plus or PowrQuad™ Plus
Transmission ....................................................................................................................... 8
Premium Models with Manual SCV and AutoQuad Plus or PowrQuad Plus Transmission 9
All Models .......................................................................................................................... 11
Install the SmarTrax Node .......................................................................................................12
Mount the SmarTrax Node ................................................................................................ 12
Node Mounting Locations .................................................................................................. 13
Connect to the Steering Wheel Encoder ................................................................................. 14
Install the Foot Switch ............................................................................................................. 16
Install the Valve Harness ......................................................................................................... 16
Install the Chassis Cable - SmarTrax-Only Systems (If Applicable) ........................................ 20
Connect SmarTrax to an Existing Chassis Cable (If Applicable) ............................................ 20
Complete the SmarTrax System Installation ........................................................................... 21
Reassemble the Cab ......................................................................................................... 21
Calibrate the SmarTrax System ........................................................................................ 22
System Diagrams .................................................................................................................... 23

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1
Manual No. 016-5034-019 Rev. A 1
C hapt er 1 Important Safety
Information
Read this manual and the operation and safety instructions included with your implement and/or controller
carefully before installing the SmarTrax™ system.
•Follow all safety information presented within this manual.
•If you require assistance with any portion of the installation or service of your Raven equipment, contact
your local Raven dealer for support.
•Follow all safety labels affixed to the SmarTrax system components. Be sure to keep safety labels in good
condition and replace any missing or damaged labels. To obtain replacements for missing or damaged
safety labels, contact your local Raven dealer.
When operating the machine after installing SmarTrax, observe the following safety measures:
•Be alert and aware of surroundings.
•Do not operate SmarTrax or any agricultural equipment while under the influence of alcohol or an illegal
substance.
•Remain in the operator’s position in the machine at all times when SmarTrax is engaged.
•Disable SmarTrax when exiting the operator’s seat and machine.
•Do not drive the machine with SmarTrax enabled on any public road.
•Determine and remain a safe working distance from other individuals. The operator is responsible for
disabling SmarTrax when the safe working distance has diminished.
•Ensure SmarTrax is disabled prior to starting any maintenance work on SmarTrax or the machine.
•When starting the machine for the first time after installing SmarTrax, be sure that all persons stand clear in
case a hose has not been properly tightened.
•The machine must remain stationary and switched off during SmarTrax installation or maintenance.
NOTICE
WARNING

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•Always verify that the power leads are connected to the correct polarity as marked. Reversing the power
leads could cause severe damage to the equipment.
•Ensure that the power cable is the last cable to be connected.
CAUTION

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C hapt er 2 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the SmarTrax system! This system is designed to provide cutting-edge,
hands-free steering of the machine via Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates.
This manual applies to the following machines:
MAKE: John Deere
MODEL: 6X20 - 6120, 6320, 6420, 6520, 6620, 6820, and 6920 Steering Ready
6X30 - 6230, 6330, 6430, 6530, 6630, 6830, and 6930 Steering Ready
Small Frame 7X20 - 7220, 7320, 7420, and 7520 Steering Ready
Small Frame 7X30 - 7130, 7230, 7330, 7430, and 7530 Steering Ready
FIGURE 1. John Deere 6430

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Preparing for Installation
Before installing the SmarTrax system, park the machine where the ground is level, clean, and dry. Turn off the
machine and leave it turned off for the duration of the installation process. Bleed pressure from the hydraulic
system by loosening the hydraulic fittings slowly, where applicable.
During the installation process, follow good safety practices. Be sure to carefully read the instructions in this
manual as you complete the installation process.
Recommendations
Raven Industries recommends the following best practices when installing or operating the SmarTrax system
for the first time, at the start of the season, or when moving the SmarTrax system to another machine:
•Install the GPS antenna in the recommended location. Refer to the following table for the machine-specific
antenna mounting location.
Note: If your machine is not listed, install the antenna on the front-center of the cab.
•Ensure the machine’s hydraulic filters have been recently changed and there are no issues with the
machine’s hydraulic system (e.g., pump issues, faulty hydraulic motors, fine metal deposits in the hydraulic
hoses, etc.).
•Ensure the machine’s hydraulic system is using fresh oil and debris is flushed from the hydraulic hoses,
valves, and filters.
Raven Industries recommends the following best practices when installing the SmarTrax system:
•Use part numbers to identify the parts.
•Do not remove the plastic wrap from a part until it is necessary for installation.
•Do not remove plastic caps from a part until it is necessary for installation.
Point of Reference
The instructions in this manual assume that you are standing behind the machine, looking toward the cab.
Updates
Software and manual updates are available on the Raven Applied Technology website:
http://www.ravenhelp.com
Machine Preset
Antenna X Position
(left to right)
Antenna Y Position
(from the rear wheel
axle to the antenna
position on the cab)
Antenna Z Position
(ground to top of
antenna)
John Deere 6x20/6x30 Centered 4.3 ft/132 m 9 ft./2.74 m
John Deere 7x20/7x30 Centered 5 ft./1.52 m 9.7 ft./2.95 m

Kit Contents
This section contains a list of the components that are included in the SmarTrax kit. Before beginning the
SmarTrax installation, compare the items in the kit with the components on this list. If you have questions about
the kit, contact your Raven dealer.
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TABLE 1. SmarTrax Installation Kit (P/N 117-5034-019)
Picture Item Description Part Number Qty.
Not Pictured Manual - SmarTrax and SmartSteer
Calibration & Operation 016-0171-277 1
Not Pictured Manual - John Deere 6X20/6X30 and Small
Frame 7X20/7X30 SmarTrax Installation 016-5034-019 1
Node - SmarTrax RTK 063-0173-228 1
Bracket - Node Mounting 107-0172-128 1

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Bracket - Front Support Node Mounting 107-0172-168 1
Bracket - Rear Support Node Mounting 107-0172-169 1
Cable - Node Harness 115-4001-087 1
Cable - Valve Harness 115-4001-175 1
Assembly - SmarTrax Enable Foot Switch 063-0172-470 1
Terminator - Encoder 063-4001-003 2
Terminator - John Deere Wheel Angle
Sensor 063-4001-008 1
Bolt - 1/4”-20 UNC x 1” 311-0050-105 3
Nut - 1/4”-20 Nylon Insert Lock 312-4000-057 3
Nut - 3/8”-16 Thin Lock 312-4001-109 3
TABLE 1. SmarTrax Installation Kit (P/N 117-5034-019)
Picture Item Description Part Number Qty.

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C hapt er 3 Cab Component
Installation
Prepare the Cab for Installation
Premium Models with IVT Transmissions
FIGURE 1. Components to be Removed
1. Using a screwdriver, gently pry the monitor, cup holder, and button panel from the clips used to secure them
into the side console top panel.
Note: Leave the wires attached to the components.
2. Set the components aside.
Monitor
Cup Holder
Button Panel

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FIGURE 2. Screw Locations
3. Remove the screws used to secure the side console top panel as shown in Figure 2 above.
4. Raise the top cover panel.
5. Proceed to the All Models section on page 11.
Premium Models with Electronic SCV and AutoQuad™ Plus or
PowrQuad™ Plus Transmission
FIGURE 3. Components to be Removed
1. Using a screwdriver, gently pry the cup holder, SCV switch panel, and button panel from the clips used to
secure them into the side console top panel.
Note: Leave the wires attached to the components.
2. Set the components aside.
Button
Panel
Cup
Holder
SCV Switch
Panel

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FIGURE 4. Screws to be Removed
3. Remove the screws used to secure the side console top panel as shown in Figure 2 above.
4. Raise the side console top panel.
5. Proceed to the All Models section on page 11.
Premium Models with Manual SCV and AutoQuad Plus or
PowrQuad Plus Transmission
FIGURE 5. Components to be Removed
1. Using a screwdriver, gently pry the cup holder and button panel from the clips used to secure them into the
side console top panel.
Note: Leave the wires attached to the components.
2. Set the components aside.
Button
Panel
Cup
Holder

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FIGURE 6. Components to be Removed
3. Gently pry the SCV lever covers from the tops of the SCV lever handles.
4. Remove the nut used to secure the lever handles to the levers.
5. Remove the lever handles.
6. Using a screwdriver, gently pry the cover panel surrounding the levers off.
FIGURE 7. Screws to be Removed
7. Remove the screws used to secure the side console top panel as shown in Figure 7 above.
8. Raise the side console top panel.
9. Proceed to the next section.
SCV Lever
Covers
SCV Lever
Handle

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All Models
FIGURE 8. Side Panel
1. Remove the side panel(s) below the side console.
Note: Premium models have one side panel to remove; non-premium models have two.
FIGURE 9. Screws to be Removed
2. Remove the screws and washers indicated in Figure 4 above.
Note: Keep the hardware separate from the screws removed earlier in the procedure.
Standard Models Premium Models

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Install the SmarTrax Node
Mount the SmarTrax Node
FIGURE 10. Node Mounting Bracket Assembly
1. Secure the front support bracket (P/N 107-0172-168) to the end of the universal node mounting bracket
(P/N 107-0172-128) as shown in Figure 9 using two 1/4”-20 UNC x 1” hex bolts (P/N 311-0050-105) and
two 1/4”-20 nylon insert lock nuts (P/N 312-4000-057).
2. Install the rear support bracket (P/N 107-0172-169) to the other end of the universal node mounting bracket
using one 1/4”-20 UNC x 1” hex bolt (P/N 311-0050-105) and one 1/4”-20 nylon insert lock nut (P/N 312-
4000-057).
Note: Do not fully tighten the back support node mounting bracket nut as it will be adjusted later in the
procedure.
FIGURE 11. Node Installed
3. Secure the front support bracket to the trim strip using two 1/4” UNC x -1” bolts (P/N 311-0050-105) and the
washers from the screws removed earlier in the procedure.
4. Reinstall the machine’s screw through the hole in the rear support node mounting bracket.
5. Tighten the nut installed in the rear support mounting bracket.
Rear Support
Bracket
(P/N 107-0172-169)
Front Support
Bracket
(P/N 107-0172-168)
Universal Node
Mounting Bracket
(P/N 107-0172-128)

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FIGURE 12. Node and Node Harness Installed
6. Install the node (P/N 063-0173-228) on the node mounting bracket assembly using three 3/8”-16 nylon
insert thin lock nuts (P/N 312-4001-109).
7. Install the two large, rectangular connectors of the node harness (P/N 115-4001-087) into the correct ports
of the node, tightening the bolts on the harness connectors to secure the connections.
Node Mounting Locations
FIGURE 13. Node Mounting
When choosing the location for the SmarTrax node, consider the following points:
•Mount the SmarTrax node inside the machine’s cab on a flat, level surface for proper performance and
cable connection.
•One of the six numbered direction arrows on the node must be oriented in the direction of forward vehicle
travel, one arrow pointing straight up, and two of the arrows parallel to the ground.
Note: Make a note of the number of the arrow that is oriented in the direction of forward vehicle travel.
This number will be needed during the SmarTrax calibration process.
•The node mounting location must not create tripping hazards.
•Mount the node in a location where it will not be kicked or jarred during normal equipment operation.
•The location must allow cable routing to avoid crimping or damaging the cables or the node connections.
•Securely fasten the node using bolts or screws through at least two of the three mounting holes. When
mounted properly, the node should not become loose or rotate.
Direction Arrows
Any two arrows must
be parallel with level
ground
Mounting Tabs
1
2
3
4
5

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Connect to the Steering Wheel Encoder
FIGURE 14. Steering Column Shroud Raised/Removed
1. Depending on the steering column shroud style, raise the shroud or remove the right side of the shroud
surrounding the steering column.
FIGURE 15. Encoder Connector Location
2. Locate the machine’s two encoder connections located under the steering column.
Shroud Raised Right Side of Shroud Removed

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FIGURE 16. Encoder Connections
3. Disconnect the two encoder connections.
FIGURE 17. Node Harness and Terminators Installed on Machine’s Harness
4. Route and connect the STEERING WHEEL ENCODER connector from the node harness (P/N 115-4001-
087) to one of the mating encoder connections on the machine’s harness.
Note: The machine’s remaining encoder connector will not be used in the SmarTrax system.
5. Install the two encoder terminators (P/N 063-4001-003) on the machine’s cables that were disconnected
from the encoder.
Terminators
Installed
STEERING WHEEL
ENCODER Node
Harness Connection
Machine’s Harness
Encoder Connector (Not
Used)

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Install the Foot Switch
FIGURE 18. Foot Switch Installed
1. Select a suitable location for the foot switch (P/N 063-0172-470) to be installed.
Note: The foot switch should be installed in a location where the operator has easy access to it and is
able to fully press the pedal.
2. Using the holes in the foot switch as a template, drill holes in the floor of the cab.
3. Secure the foot switch to the floor by installing the supplied screws in each of the mounting holes.
4. Locate the 2-pin Deutsch connector on the node harness (P/N 115-4001-087) and connect it to the foot
switch connector.
Install the Valve Harness
FIGURE 19. Access Hole in Cab Floor
1. Lift the floor mat on the right side of the cab and locate the access plate in the cab floor.
2. Remove the screws used to secure the access plate to the floor.
3. Raise the access plate and separate it into two pieces.