Raven SmarTrax MD User manual

John Deere 7X00/7X10
SmarTrax™ MD Installation Manual
P/N 016-5030-038 Rev A 06/15 E21956
Copyright 2014

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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Important Safety Information................................................. 1
Electrical Safety ........................................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 2 Introduction............................................................................. 3
Preparing for Installation ........................................................................................................... 4
Recommendations .............................................................................................................. 4
Point of Reference ............................................................................................................... 4
Updates ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Kit Contents ............................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 3 Mechanical Drive Installation ................................................ 9
Disassemble the Mechanical Drive Spline Assembly ................................................................ 9
Remove the Steering Wheel ..................................................................................................... 9
Install the Spline and Ring Gear Assemblies .......................................................................... 12
Reinstall the Steering Wheel ................................................................................................... 14
Install the Anti-Rotation Brackets ............................................................................................ 16
Install the Mechanical Drive ....................................................................................................17
Chapter 4 Node and Wiring Installation ............................................... 21
Install the SmarTrax MD Node ................................................................................................ 21
Node Mounting Locations .................................................................................................. 21
Mount the SmarTrax MD Node .......................................................................................... 22
Install the Foot Switch ............................................................................................................. 25
Install the Node Harness ......................................................................................................... 25
Install the Chassis Cable - SmarTrax MD-Only Systems (If Applicable) ................................. 26
Connect SmarTrax MD to an Existing Chassis Cable (If Applicable) ...................................... 27

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

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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™ MD system!
SmarTrax MD-assisted steering takes the stress out of driving and makes it quick and easy for you to improve
your operating efficiency and performance. SmarTrax MD is compatible with Cruizer II™ and Cruizer II™ RTK,
Envizio Pro™, Envizio Pro®, Envizio Pro XL™, and Viper Pro™ systems.
The following instructions are designed to assist with the proper installation of the SmarTrax MD system. Refer
to the SmarTrax MD Calibration & Operation Manual (P/N 016-5030-020) for assistance with calibrating the
software and using the SmarTrax MD system.
This manual applies to the following machines:
MAKE: John Deere
MODEL: 7X00 Series - 7200, 7400, 7600, 7700, and 7800
7X10 Series - 7210, 7410, 7510, 7610, 7710, and 7810
FIGURE 1. John Deere 7400

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Preparing for Installation
Before installing the SmarTrax MD 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.
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 MD
system for the first time, at the start of the season, or when moving the SmarTrax MD system to another
machine:
•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 MD kit. Before beginning the
system 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 MD Installation Kit (P/N 117-5030-038)
Picture Item Description Part Number Qty.
Not Pictured Manual - John Deere 7X00/7X10 SmarTrax
MD Installation 016-5030-038 1
Assembly - Ring Gear 063-4001-011 1
Assembly - Spline Adapter 063-4001-024 1
Trim - Ring Gear Protective 019-0159-590 1
Assembly - Telescope Adapter 063-4001-023 1
Bracket - Node Mounting 107-0171-946 1
Bracket - U-Shaped Anti-Rotation 107-0172-294 1
Bracket - L-Shaped Anti-Rotation 107-4001-044 1
Spacer - 1/2” Mechanical Drive 107-4001-027 1

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Bearing - 1/2” Plastic Flanged 325-0000-036 1
Screw - #10-24 x 2” Black Oxide 311-0068-198 6
Bolt - 1/4”-20 x 1” Hex 311-0050-105 3
Bolt - 1/4”-20 x 1” Carriage 311-0069-004 2
Bolt - #10-24 x 3/4” UNC Zinc Carriage 311-0069-082 2
Nut - 3/8”-16 Zinc Flanged Lock 312-1001-167 3
Nut - #10-24 Wing 312-3000-013 2
Nut - 1/4”-20 Nylon Insert Lock 312-4000-057 2
TABLE 2. SmarTrax MD Controller Kit (P/N 117-5030-020)
Picture Item Description Part Number Qty.
Not Pictured Manual - SmarTrax MD Calibration &
Operation 016-5030-020 1
Not Pictured Sheet - Field Computer Minimum Software
Installation 016-5030-023 1
TABLE 1. SmarTrax MD Installation Kit (P/N 117-5030-038)
Picture Item Description Part Number Qty.

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Assembly - SmarTrax MD Mechanical Drive
Unit 063-4001-010 1
Node - SmarTrax MD 063-4001-013 1
Pin - Anti-Rotation 107-4001-004 1
Cable - SmarTrax MD Node Harness 115-4001-157 1
Switch - Foot 063-0173-593 1
Drive - USB Flash 063-4001-020 1
TABLE 2. SmarTrax MD Controller Kit (P/N 117-5030-020)
Picture Item Description Part Number Qty.

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C hapt er 3 Mechanical Drive
Installation
Disassemble the Mechanical Drive Spline
Assembly
FIGURE 1. Spline Assembly Disassembled
1. Locate the 7/8” 36 tooth spline adapter assembly (P/N 063-4001-024).
2. Disassemble the spline adapter assembly as shown in Figure 1 above.
Remove the Steering Wheel
Note: The steps in this section require use of a steering wheel puller (not supplied). For questions on the
proper procedure for removing the steering wheel, contact your local equipment dealer.
Washer
Female Spline
Adapter
Male Spline
Adapter
Bolts
Nut

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FIGURE 2. Steering Wheel Cap
1. Remove the cap from the center of the steering wheel.
FIGURE 3. Telescope Knob and Nut to be Removed
2. Remove the nut used to secure the telescope knob.
FIGURE 4. Machine’s Telescope Knob Removed
3. Remove the telescope knob.
4. Remove the nut used to secure the steering wheel to the steering column.
Telescope Knob
Nut
Steering Wheel
Nut

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FIGURE 5. Steering Wheel Removed
5. Measure the distance from the top of the telescope stem to the top of the steering wheel hub.
Note: The measurement will be used later in the installation procedure.
FIGURE 6. Steering Wheel Removed
6. Using the steering wheel puller, remove the steering wheel from the steering column.
Measure
Distance

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Install the Spline and Ring Gear Assemblies
FIGURE 7. Female Spline Adapter Installed on Steering Column
1. Install the female spline adapter on the machine’s steering column.
FIGURE 8. Machine’s Steering Wheel Nut Installed
2. Install the machine’s steering wheel nut that was removed during the steering wheel removal.
FIGURE 9. Spline Spacer Installation
3. Install the 1/2” mechanical drive spline spacer (P/N 107-4001-027) on top of the female spline adapter,
aligning the holes in the spacer with the holes in the spline adapter.

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FIGURE 10. Ring Gear Installed
4. Place the ring gear over the spacer with the black ring facing down and the holes in the ring gear aligned
with the holes in the spacer.
FIGURE 11. Telescope Adapter Assembly Installed
5. Install the telescope adapter assembly (P/N 063-4001-023) on the machine’s telescope rod, aligning the set
screws with the flat part of the stem.
6. Tighten the set screws in the telescope adapter assembly.
FIGURE 12. Male Spline Adapter Assembly Installed
7. Align the bolt holes in the male spline assembly with the holes in the ring gear assembly.

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8. Install and tighten the spline assembly bolts to secure the male spline adapter to the ring gear and female
spline adapters.
Reinstall the Steering Wheel
FIGURE 13. Steering Wheel Placement
1. Align the spokes of the steering wheel with the spokes on the installed ring gear.
2. Install the steering wheel on the male spline adapter.
3. Install the washer and nut on the protruding male spline adapter.
FIGURE 14. Distance Measurement
4. Measure the distance from the top of the telescope stem to the top of the steering wheel hub to verify the
distance is close to the measurement taken when the steering wheel was removed.
Note: If the distance is not close to the first measurement:
1. Remove the spline nut, washer, and assembly bolts.
2. Remove the male spline adapter.
2. Loosen the set screws used to secure the installed telescope adapter.
3. Adjust the placement of the telescope adapter on the machine’s telescope rod, relative to the
Nut and Washer from
Spline Assembly
Installed Steering Wheel Spokes
Aligned with Ring Gear
Assembly Spokes
Measure
Distance

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distance between the two measurements.
4. Tighten the set screws and reinstall the male spline adapter and assembly bolts.
5. Reinstall the spline washer and nut.
FIGURE 15. Telescope Knob and Nut Reinstalled
5. Reinstall the machine’s steering wheel telescope knob.
6. Reinstall the nut that was removed during the steering wheel removal on the protruding telescope adapter
(P/N 063-4001-023).
FIGURE 16. Steering Wheel Cap Reinstalled
7. Replace the steering wheel cap.
Telescope Knob Nut

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Install the Anti-Rotation Brackets
FIGURE 17. Bracket Installation Location
1. Identify the anti-rotation bracket mounting location on the front of the steering column.
FIGURE 18. Flanged Bearing Installed on Bracket
2. Install the 1/2” plastic flanged bearing (P/N 325-0000-036) on the short end of the L-shaped anti-rotation
bracket (P/N 1074001-044) using two #10-24 x 3/4” carriage bolts (P/N 311-0069-082) and two #10-24 wing
nuts (P/N 312-3000-013).
L-Shaped Anti-Rotation
Bracket (P/N 107-4001-044)
#10-24 x 3/4” UNC
Carriage Bolts
(P/N 311-0069-082)
1/2” Plastic
Flanged Bearing
(P/N 325-0000-036)
#10-24 Wing Nuts
(P/N 312-3000-013)