Raven OmniRow User manual

John Deere Individual Row Control
OmniRow™ Installation Manual

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Raven Industries assumes no responsibility for omissions and errors. Nor is any
liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained
herein.
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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
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modifications or repairs made outside our facilities, nor damages resulting from
inadequate maintenance of this system.
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Important Safety Information................................................. 1
Hydraulic Safety .................................................................................................................. 2
Electrical Safety ................................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2 Introduction............................................................................. 3
Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 3
Recommendations .............................................................................................................. 3
Tools Needed ...................................................................................................................... 3
Preparing for Installation ..................................................................................................... 3
Point of Reference ............................................................................................................... 4
Hydraulic Fittings ................................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 3 Hydraulics ............................................................................... 5
Preparing for Installation ........................................................................................................... 5
Disassemble the Planter’s Drive System .................................................................................. 6
Install the OmniRow Hydraulic Motors ...................................................................................... 7
Install the Fittings on the OmniRow Hydraulic Motors ......................................................... 8
Mount the OmniRow Hydraulic Motors ................................................................................ 9
Install the PWM Valve Assemblies .......................................................................................... 11
Install the PWM Valve Assembly - End Row Units ............................................................ 11
Install the PWM Valve Assembly - Middle Row Units ........................................................ 12
Install the Open Center Pressure-Reducing Valve .................................................................. 13
Install the Fittings on the Valve .......................................................................................... 13
Hydraulic Hose Installation ...................................................................................................... 15
Install the OmniRow Hydraulic Motor Pressure and Tank Hoses ...................................... 15
Install the Planter Row Unit Pressure and Tank Hoses ..................................................... 16
Install the Open Center Pressure-Reducing Valve Pressure and Tank Hoses .................. 16
Chapter 4 Wiring..................................................................................... 19
Install the Tractor Cables ........................................................................................................ 19
Install the OmniRow Harness Cables ...................................................................................... 19
Install the Proximity Switch ...................................................................................................... 22
Install the OmniRow Nodes ..................................................................................................... 22

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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 OmniRow™ 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 OmniRow 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 OmniRow, observe the following safety measures:
• Be alert and aware of surroundings.
• Do not operate OmniRow 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 OmniRow is engaged.
• Disable OmniRow when exiting from the operator’s seat and machine.
• Do not drive the machine with OmniRow enabled on any public road.
• Determine and remain a safe working distance from other individuals. The operator is responsible for
disabling OmniRow when the safe working distance has been diminished.
• Ensure OmniRow is disabled prior to starting any maintenance work on OmniRow or the machine.
NOTICE

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•
When starting the machine for the first time after installing OmniRow, be sure that all persons stand clear, in
case a hose has not been properly tightened.
• Install the enclosed warning labels in a highly-visible area of the planter’s tool bar.
Hydraulic Safety
• Raven Industries recommends that appropriate protective equipment be worn at all times when working on
the hydraulic system.
• Never attempt to open or work on a hydraulic system with the equipment running. Care should always be
taken when opening a system that has been previously pressurized.
• When disconnecting the hydraulic hoses or purging is required, be aware that the hydraulic fluid may be
extremely hot and under high pressure. Caution must be exercised.
• Any work performed on the hydraulic system must be done in accordance with the machine manufacturer’s
approved maintenance instructions.
• When installing OmniRow hydraulics or performing diagnostics, maintenance, or routine service, ensure
that precautions are taken to prevent any foreign material or contaminants from being introduced into the
machine’s hydraulic system. Objects or materials that are able to bypass the machine’s hydraulic filtration
system will reduce performance and possibly damage the hydraulic valves.
Electrical Safety
• 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.
WARNING
CAUTION

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C hapt er 2 Introduction
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Raven OmniRow system! This system is designed to allow you to
manage variable-rate seeding, automatic on/off planter control, and real-time seed monitoring, eliminating
costly skips, doubles, and over-plants.
This manual applies to various John Deere planters equipped with standard John Deere row units and options.
Recommendations
Raven Industries recommends the following best practices when installing the OmniRow 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.
Tools Needed
The following tools are recommended for installation of the OmniRow system:
• SAE standard-sized wrenches
• Cable ties
• Set of tools
• Metric wrenches/sockets
• Allen wrenches
Preparing for Installation
Before installing OmniRow, park the machine on a level, clean, and dry surface. Leave the machine turned off
for the duration of the installation process.
During the installation process, follow good safety practices. Be sure to carefully read the instructions in this
manual as you complete the installation process.

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Point of Reference
The instructions in this manual assume that you are standing behind the planter, looking toward the planter’s
hitch or tractor. The planter row units referenced in the manual are numbered from left to right, with the left row
unit being #1.
Hydraulic Fittings
This manual may reference the following types of hydraulic fittings:
• SAE O-Ring fittings
• ORFS (O-Ring Face Seal) fittings
• JIC fittings
TABLE 1. Hydraulic Fitting Conversion Chart
Dash Size JIC and UNO SAE ORFS NPT BSP
04 9/16” 1/4” 1/4”
06 3/8” 3/8” 11/16” 3/8” 3/8”
08 1/2” 1/2” 13/16” 1/2” 1/2”
10 5/8” 1” 5/8”
12 3/4” 3/4” 1-3/16” 3/4” 3/4”
16 1-7/16” 1” 1”
JIC fitting (M)
ORFS fitting
SAE O-ring fitting

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C hapt er 3 Hydraulics
Preparing for Installation
Important: Refer to the implement’s operation manual before changing the connection or configuration of
any of the existing hydraulic hoses.
For the OmniRow system to function properly, its hydraulic tank line must connect to a low pressure return
connection on the tractor that prohibits the tank pressure from exceeding 200 psi. A motor return connection is
the ideal connection for the OmniRow system because it prevents the pressure from being reversed to the
system. The vacuum fan motor on the planter is often installed on this connection. If this is the case, it is likely
that the fan return line can be connected to the SCV return port next to the fan pressure line. If there is no
available return connection, one will have to be added to the tractor. Contact your local tractor service provider
for more information.
FIGURE 1. Low Pressure Motor Returns
Added Return
Coupler (Not
Factory
Installed)

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Disassemble the Planter’s Drive System
Note: The planter’s existing drive system is not required for operation once the OmniRow system is
installed. Although it is not required for the entire existing ground drive or hydraulic transmission(s)
to be removed from the planter, it is recommended to do so to help prevent any interference
between the existing planter drive system and the OmniRow system.
FIGURE 2. Machine’s Existing Hex Shaft
1. Remove all sections of the 7/8” hex shaft that drives the row units.
Important: Leave the existing sprocket or gearbox on the left side of the row unit. The OmniRow system
will utilize it and the existing drive chain or flexible shaft to drive the seed meter.
FIGURE 3. Machine’s Supplemental Support Bearings
7/8” Hex Drive
Shaft
Existing Planter
Drive Chain
Remove
Remove
Remove as
Needed

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2. Remove all supplemental support bearings from the right side of the planter row units, opposite the seed
meter drive sprocket.
Note: Supplemental support bearings are generally located next to folding or flex points, or where drive
chains from the transmission attach to the main hex shaft.
FIGURE 4. Components to be Removed as Needed
3. Remaining jack shafts, transmissions, and/or OEM hydraulic motors can be removed as needed if they
interfere with the OmniRow installation.
Install the OmniRow Hydraulic Motors
WARNING
Hydraulics are under pressure. Care should
always be taken with a system that has been
pressurized. When disconnecting or purging
hydraulic hoses, be aware that the hydraulic
fluid within the machine’s system may be
extremely hot and under high pressure.

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Install the Fittings on the OmniRow Hydraulic Motors
Before mounting the OmniRow hydraulic motors on the machine, install the proper fittings in the motors. This
prepares the motors for installation and simplifies the hose connection process later in the procedure. Refer to
the following table to install the fittings in the appropriate ports of the OmniRow hydraulic motors.
FIGURE 5. Fittings Installed on Hydraulic Motors
CAUTION
When installing OmniRow hydraulics or
performing diagnostics, maintenance, or routine
service, ensure precautions are taken to
prevent any foreign material or contaminants
from being introduced into the machine’s
hydraulic system.
Objects or materials that are able to bypass the
machine’s hydraulic filtration system will reduce
performance and possibly cause damage to the
OmniRow hydraulic equipment.
Fitting Part Number Port
Fitting - 9/16” SAE O-Ring (M) to 9/16” JIC (M) Straight Adapter 333-0012-045 P
Fitting - 3/4” SAE O-Ring (M) to 9/16” JIC (M) 90° Elbow 333-0012-139 T
P/N 333-0012-139
(Tank Port)
P/N 333-0012-045
(Pressure Port)

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Mount the OmniRow Hydraulic Motors
FIGURE 6. Hydraulic Motor Mounted to the Planter Row Unit
Important: Ensure the motor does not come in contact with the parallel linkage bars or row cleaner/
coulter attachments when the row unit travels up and down. If the parallel linkage bars are
located on the inside of the planter row unit mounting bracket, two 0.375” ID x 0.75” OD x 0.5”
L round spacers (P/N 104-1000-256) must be installed between the motor and the planter row
unit to provide clearance when the row unit is in motion. Refer to Figure 5 above.
Motor Installed (Spacer Installed)
Parallel Linkage Bars on Inside of Row Unit
Mounting Bracket (Spacer Required)
Parallel Linkage Bars on Outside of Row Unit
Mounting Bracket (No Spacer Required)
Row Unit
Mounting
Bracket
Parallel
Linkage
Bars

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FIGURE 7. Wiring Support Brackets
1. Remove the wiring support brackets on the right side of the planter row unit (if applicable).
FIGURE 8. Hydraulic Motor Installed
2. Loosely mount the hydraulic motor to the right side of the planter row unit (across from the drive sprocket/
gearbox) using two 3/8”-16 x 3” hex socket head cap screws (P/N 311-0068-108) and two 3/8”-16 zinc
flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001-164).
3. Install the supplied 7/8” black nylon hex rod (P/N 211-0002-001) between the motor and the drive sprocket/
gearbox and secure it using 1.06” ID zinc plated steel washers (P/N 313-2300-027) and 0.0156 diameter x
1-1/2” long cotter pins (P/N 312-0000-389) at each end.
4. Secure any existing wires within close proximity of the installed hydraulic motor so they don’t interfere with
the operation of the row unit.
Important: Do not secure the wires between the motor and the row unit mounting bracket, as this makes
it difficult to access the wires if maintenance is required.
5. Tighten the nuts to secure the motor to the planter row unit.
6. Repeat the steps above to install the hydraulic motors on the remaining planter row units.
Remove
Standard Motor Installation
Configuration
Motor Installed with Factory
Heavy-Duty Down Force Springs
Motor Installed with Factory Airbag
Down Pressure

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Install the PWM Valve Assemblies
Before the PWM valves (P/N 063-0131-140) are mounted on the machine, the proper hydraulic fittings and
mounting brackets must be installed. Refer to the following table to install the fittings in the appropriate ports of
the PWM valve.
Install the PWM Valve Assembly - End Row Units
Using the planter-specific installation guide included in the OmniRow installation kit, identify the number of left
and right end row unit assemblies required for the installation on the machine.
Note: Examples of end row assembly placement locations are the left and right outside row units of the
planter, and the ends of the center section hydraulic plumbing.
FIGURE 9. PWM Valve Assembly for End Row Units
1. After installing the fittings on the PWM valves as shown above, secure the PWM valves to the mounting
brackets (P/N 107-0171-933) using two 1/4”-20 UNC-2 x 1-3/4” hex head machine bolts (P/N 311-0050-
108) and two 1/4”-20 zinc flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001-168) per PWM valve.
# Fitting Part Number Port
1 Fitting - 9/16” JIC (M) to 9/16” SAE O-Ring (M) 90° Elbow 333-0012-072 Port 1
2 Fitting - 3/4” JIC (M) to 9/16” SAE O-Ring (M) 90° Elbow 333-0012-071 Port 2
3 Fitting - 3/4” JIC M/M/M Bulkhead Tee 333-0012-314
Tank Port at
the End of the
Bracket
4 Fitting - 3/4” JIC (F) Cap 333-0012-272 Outside Tank
Tee Br a n ch
1
4
2
3
1
2
4
Left PWM Valve Assembly Right PWM Valve Assembly

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FIGURE 10. PWM Valve Installed
2. Install the PWM mounting brackets on the required end-row units using the supplied M16 flanged lock nuts
(P/N 312-1001-178), ensuring that the capped branch of the installed tank tees face the ends of the planter
and the open end of the installed tank tee fittings face the center of the planter.
Note: The PWM valves should be mounted on the right side of the planter row units. The mounting
brackets should be mounted to the top of the right U-bolts that attach the row units to the planter
frame. Do not remove the existing nuts from the U-bolts. Place the PWM valve assemblies onto
the U-bolts, then install the supplied lock nuts to secure the valve assemblies
Install the PWM Valve Assembly - Middle Row Units
FIGURE 11. PWM Valve Assembly for Middle Row Units
# Fitting Part Number Port
1 Fitting - 9/16” JIC (M) to 9/16” SAE O-Ring (M) 90° Elbow 333-0012-072 Port 1
2 Fitting - 3/4” JIC M/M to 9/16” SAE O-Ring (M) Branch Tee Adapter 333-0012-315 Port 2
3 Fitting - 3/4” JIC M/M/M Bulkhead Tee 333-0012-314
Tan k P o rt at
the End of the
Bracket
2
3
1

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Hydraulics
1. After installing the fittings on the PWM valves as shown above, secure the PWM valves to the mounting
brackets (P/N 107-0171-933) using two 1/4”-20 UNC-2 x 1-3/4” hex head machine bolts (P/N 311-0050-
108) and two 1/4”-20 zinc flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001-168) per assembly.
FIGURE 12. PWM Valve Installed
2. Install the PWM valve assemblies on the remaining row units using the supplied M16 flanged lock nuts
(P/N 312-1001-178).
Note: The PWM valves should be mounted on the right side of the planter row units. The mounting
brackets should be mounted to the top of the right U-bolts that attach the row units to the planter
frame. Do not remove the existing nuts from the U-bolts. Place the PWM valve assemblies onto
the U-bolts, then install the supplied lock nuts to secure the valve assemblies.
Install the Open Center Pressure-Reducing
Valve
Install the Fittings on the Valve
Before mounting the open center pressure reducing valve on the machine, install the proper fittings in the
valve. This prepares the valve for installation and simplifies the hose connection process later in the
procedure. Refer to the following table to install the fittings in the appropriate ports of the open center pressure
reducing valve.
Machine’s existing
nut

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FIGURE 13. Fittings Installed on the Valve
FIGURE 14. Open Center Pressure Reducing Valve Installed
Note: The open center pressure reducing valve should be mounted at the front of the planter, near the
hitch in a location that allows the hydraulic hoses to be connected to it without interference. Refer
to the machine-specific hydraulic installation sheet for the location. Ports P, T, and EF should face
the planter’s hitch and Ports G1, G2, and T2 should face the planter’s tool bar if possible.
Fitting Part Number Port
Fitting - 7/8” JIC (M) to 1-1/16” SAE O-Ring (M) Straight Adapter 333-0012-319 P, T, EF
Fitting - 7/16” SAE O-Ring (M) to Male Diagnostic Nipple Hydraulic 333-0012-308 G1, G2
Fitting - 7/8” JIC (M) to 7/8” SAE O-Ring (M) 333-0012-246 CF, T1
(T2 Option B)
Fitting - 7/8” SAE O-Ring (M) Plug 333-0012-242 T2
(Option A)
Fitting - 1/4” NPT Breather 333-0012-189 RV
Option B - Used
with a second tank
return hose
FRONT VIEW
Option A - Used
with a single tank
return hose
107-0171-956
107-0171-979

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1. Secure the open center pressure reducing valve (P/N 063-0131-142) to the mounting bracket (P/N 107-
0171-956) using two 3/8”-16 x 4-3/4” UNC-2 machine bolts (P/N 311-0054-207) and two 3/8”-16 zinc
flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001-164).
2. Mount the valve to the machine by “sandwiching” the planter’s left diagonal draw bar between the two
mounting brackets (P/N 107-0171-956 and 107-0171-979) using four 5/16”-18 x 4-3/4” bolts (P/N 311-0052-
610), four 5/16”-18 flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001-169), and four 5/16” washers (P/N 313-2300-011).
Hydraulic Hose Installation
Install the OmniRow Hydraulic Motor Pressure and Tank Hoses
FIGURE 15. Motor Pressure and Tank Hoses Installed
1. Install the 45° end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-701) to the fitting installed in the tank port
of the OmniRow hydraulic motor.
2. Connect the other end of the supplied hydraulic hose to the 90° end of the bulkhead tee fitting (P/N 333-
0012-314) installed on the end of the PWM valve mounting bracket (P/N 107-0171-933).
3. Install the 90° end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-700) to the fitting installed in the pressure
port of the OmniRow hydraulic motor (P/N 413-8000-001) on the first planter row unit.
4. Connect the other end of the supplied hydraulic hose to the fitting installed in Port 1 of the PWM valve (P/N
063-0131-140).
5. Repeat the steps above to install the pressure and tank hoses on the remaining row units.
P/N 214-1000-701
P/N 214-1000-700

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Install the Planter Row Unit Pressure and Tank Hoses
FIGURE 16. Planter Row Unit Pressure and Tank Hoses Installed
Refer to the supplied machine-specific hydraulic installation sheet included with the OmniRow installation kit to
install the planter row unit pressure and tank hoses.
Important: Pay close attention to the hydraulic hose part numbers on the diagram and the locations in
which each must be installed. Install all pressure hoses before installing tank hoses.
Note: As illustrated in the installation sheet, there are tee fittings installed to connect the pressure and
tank hoses to the open center pressure-reducing valve. Additional 45° and 90° elbow fittings are
also supplied to assist in routing the hydraulic hoses around obstacles. Install these additional
fittings as needed.
1. Install the supplied hydraulic hoses on each end of the installed tee fittings in Port 2 of the PWM valves,
continuing from one row unit to the next, until all pressure hoses are installed.
2. Install the supplied hydraulic hoses on each end of the installed bulkhead tee fittings installed on the end of
the PWM valve mounting brackets, continuing from row unit to the next, until all tank hoses are installed.
Install the Open Center Pressure-Reducing Valve Pressure and
Tank Hoses
FIGURE 17. Pressure-Reducing Valve Pressure and Tank Hoses Installed
Pressure
Tank