Raven SmarTrax John Deere 8R 2009 Series User manual

SmarTrax™ Installation Manual
John Deere 8R-Series - Steering Ready
Model Year 2009-2010

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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
Preparing for Installation ...........................................................................................................3
Recommendations ..............................................................................................................4
Point of Reference ...............................................................................................................4
Updates .....................................................................................................................................4
Kit Contents ...............................................................................................................................5
Chapter 3 Cab Component Installation.................................................. 7
Install the SmarTrax Node .........................................................................................................7
Mount the SmarTrax Node ..................................................................................................7
Node Mounting Locations ....................................................................................................8
Connect to the Steering Wheel Encoder ...................................................................................9
Install the Foot Switch .............................................................................................................10
Install the Valve Harness ......................................................................................................... 11
Install the Chassis Cable - SmarTrax-Only Systems (If Applicable) ........................................14
Connect SmarTrax to an Existing Chassis Cable (If Applicable) ............................................14
System Diagrams ....................................................................................................................15
Chapter 4 Startup Procedures .............................................................. 19
Calibrate the SmarTrax System ..............................................................................................19

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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 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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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 SmarTrax 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 SmarTrax valve.
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.
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: 8225R, 8245R, 8270R, 8295R, 8320R and 8345R - Steering Ready
YEAR: 2009-2010
FIGURE 1. John Deere 8225R
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.

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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 as close to the rear axle as possible on the roof of the machine’s 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
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Introduction
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.
TABLE 1. SmarTrax Installation Kit (P/N 117-5034-013)
Picture Item Description Part Number Qty.
Not Pictured Manual - SmarTrax and SmartSteer
Calibration & Operation 016-0171-277 1
Not Pictured Manual - John Deere 8R-Series (Model Year
2009-2010) SmarTrax Installation 016-5034-013 1
Node - SmarTrax RTK 063-0173-228 1
Bracket - Node Mounting 107-0172-055 1
Cable - Node Harness 115-4001-087 1
Cable - Valve Harness 115-4001-156 1
Assembly - Enable Foot Switch 063-0172-470 1
Terminator - Encoder 063-4001-003 2
Terminator - Flow Meter 063-4001-007 1

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Terminator - John Deere 8R-Series Wheel
Angle Sensor (WAS) 063-4001-006 1
Tape - 3.5” Double-Sided 332-0000-019 6
Nut - 3/8”-16 Nylon Insert Lock 312-4001-109 3
TABLE 1. SmarTrax Installation Kit (P/N 117-5034-013)
Picture Item Description Part Number Qty.

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C hapt er 3 Cab Component
Installation
Install the SmarTrax Node
Mount the SmarTrax Node
FIGURE 1. SmarTrax Node Installed
1. Mount the SmarTrax node (P/N 063-0173-228) on the node mounting bracket (P/N 107-0172-055) using
three 3/8”-16 nylon insert lock nuts (P/N 312-4001-109).
2. Insert the two large, rectangular connectors of the node harness (P/N 115-4001-087) into the correct ports
of the node.
3. Tighten the bolts on the harness connectors to secure the connections.
4. Lift the floor mat along the left side of the operator’s seat.
5. Place six double-sided tape strips (P/N 332-0000-019) on the bottom of the node mounting bracket.
6. Remove the backing from the double-sided tape and adhere the node to the cab floor near the back-left
corner of the operator’s seat.
Note: Position the node so that the connectors point forward.

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Node Mounting Locations
FIGURE 2. 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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Cab Component Installation
Connect to the Steering Wheel Encoder
FIGURE 3. Steering Column Shroud Removed
1. Remove the shroud surrounding the steering column.
FIGURE 4. Encoder Connections
2. Locate and disconnect the machine’s two encoder connections.
3. Route the STEERING WHEEL ENCODER connector from the node harness (P/N 115-4001-087) into one
of the machine’s mating encoder connectors.
Note: The machine’s remaining encoder connector will not be used in the SmarTrax system.

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FIGURE 5. Encoder Terminator
4. Install the two encoder terminators (P/N 063-4001-003) on the machine’s cables that were disconnected
from the encoder.
Install the Foot Switch
FIGURE 6. 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 ENABLE connector on the node harness (P/N 115-4001-087) and connect it to the foot switch
cable connector.

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Cab Component Installation
Install the Valve Harness
FIGURE 7. Cab Floor Access Plate Removed
1. Lift the floor mat just inside the door.
2. Remove the cab floor access plate.
3. Cut a notch (approximately 1” x 1”) into the cab floor access plate.
4. From outside the cab, route the 12-pin connector of the valve harness (P/N 115-4001-156) into the cab
through the access hole in the floor.
5. Connect the 12-pin connector to the mating connector on the node harness (P/N 115-4001-087).
FIGURE 8. Machine’s Existing Steering Valve Connection
6. Disconnect the machine’s existing cable connection from the steering valve located in the front of the cab.
7. Connect the VALVE connector on the valve harness to the open port of the steering valve.

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FIGURE 9. Machine’s Configuration
8. Determine whether the machine has a wheel angle sensor (WAS) or a flow meter installed.
•WAS - Trace the WAS cable from the front-left kingpin. Locate and disconnect the 8-pin WAS
connection on the left side of the tractor, then connect the WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR connector on the
valve harness to the machine’s WAS connector. Install the WAS terminator (P/N 063-4001-006) on the
machine’s remaining cable end.
Note: If the machine contains a WAS, the FLOWMETER connector on the valve harness will not be
used.
•Flow Meter - Locate and disconnect the machine’s flow meter connection on the left side of the tractor.
Plug the FLOWMETER connector of the valve harness into the flow meter. Install the flowmeter
terminator (P/N 063-4001-007) on the machine’s disconnected flowmeter cable.
Note: If the machine contains a flow meter, the WHEEL ANGLE SENSOR connector on the valve
harness will not be used.
9. Sliding the valve harness into the notch, reinstall the cab floor access plate.
Wheel Angle Sensor Connection Flow Meter

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Cab Component Installation
FIGURE 10. Valve Harness Wiring Diagram

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Install the Chassis Cable - SmarTrax-Only
Systems (If Applicable)
If the machine does not contain an existing chassis power system (such as AutoBoom, product control, etc.), it
is necessary to install the chassis power cable to operate the SmarTrax system. If a CAN system already exists
on the machine, refer to Connect SmarTrax to an Existing Chassis Cable (If Applicable) below to connect
power to the SmarTrax system.
Note: The chassis cable is sold separately. Contact your local Raven dealer for ordering information.
1. Locate the SmarTrax chassis cable (P/N 115-4001-085).
2. Connect the TO SMARTRAX NODE connector from the chassis cable to the round 16-pin connector on the
node harness (P/N 115-4001-087).
3. Connect the TO CONSOLE CABLE connector to the Raven console cable.
4. Install a terminator (P/N 063-0172-369) on the CAN cable connector.
5. Loop and tie-off the REMOTE SWITCH cable connection, securing it with plastic cable ties as necessary.
Note: The REMOTE SWITCH connector is not used in the SmarTrax system. Ensure the cable is
secured away from moving parts and heat sources.
6. Connect the ring terminals to the battery.
Note: The positive connectors are fused.
Connect SmarTrax to an Existing Chassis
Cable (If Applicable)
Note: The SmarTrax interface tee is sold separately. Contact your local Raven dealer for ordering
information.
1. Locate and disconnect the connection between the Raven console cable and chassis cable on the
machine’s existing CAN system.
2. Install the SmarTrax interface tee cable (P/N 115-4001-070 or 115-4001-071) between the chassis and
Raven console harness.
3. Connect the SmarTrax node harness (P/N 115-4001-087) to the remaining SmarTrax interface tee.

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Cab Component Installation
System Diagrams
FIGURE 11. Existing Chassis System Wiring Diagram

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FIGURE 12. Envizio Pro II SmarTrax with Slingshot