Raven SmarTrax User manual

SmarTrax™ Installation Manual
Nitro N4 Series

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 held responsible or liable for the effects of
atmospheric conditions and sunspot activity on the performance of our products.
Raven Industries cannot guarantee the accuracy, integrity, continuity, or
availability of the GPS signal from the U.S. Department of Defense/NAVSTAR
GPS satellites, the OmniSTAR correction service or the WAAS correction
service.
Raven Industries accepts no responsibility for the use of the signal for other than
the stated purpose. 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, the SmarTrax or any of its components.
Disclaimer

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C H A P T E R
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Raven SmarTrax system! This system is designed
to provide cutting-edge, hands-free steering of your machine via GPS coordinates.

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Basic Kit
Contents
Below you will see the kit contents that you should have received with this SmarTrax
kit.
Nitro N4 Series SmarTrax Kit Contents
Quantity ItemDescription Part Number
1SENSOR ASSEMBLY, ROTARY WHEEL,
ANGLE 100° 063-0181-013
1BRACKET, ROTARY, SENSOR, MILLER, N4,
PART A 107-0171-820
1BRACKET, ROTARY, SENSOR, MILLER, N4,
PART B 107-0171-821
1 WELDMENT, ARM, SPS, CASE IH FLX 116-0159-668
1HOSE, HYD., -4 ORFS (F) TO -6 JIC (F), 29"
LONG 214-1000-393
4HOSE, HYD., -8 ORFS (F) 90° TO -6 JIC (F), 30"
LONG 214-1000-496
1SWITCH, PRESSURE, MICRO, HD, 15-100 BAR
ADJ. W. FTG. 422-0000-074
4FITTING, ADAPTER, SWIVEL RUN TEE, -8 ORFS
M/M/F 333-0012-028
1FITTING, ADAPTER, -4 ORFS (M) TO -4 SAE O-
RING (M) 333-0012-209
4 BOLT, 5/16"-18 x 7/8" HEX HEAD 311-0052-104
4 BOLT, HEX, 5/16"-18 x 1" HEX HEAD 311-0052-105
1 BOLT, 3/8"-16 x 3" HEX HEAD 311-0054-113
2 NUT, FLANGED LOCK, 3/8"-16 312-1001-164
4 NUT, FLANGED LOCK, 5/16"-16 312-1001-169
4 WASHER, LOCK, 5/16" 313-1000-009
1 VALVE, HYD., CLOSED CENTER, LOAD SENSE 334-0003-062
1 MANUAL, INSTALLATION 016-0190-087
1 MANUAL, INSTALLATION, SMARTRAX 016-9001-021
1 LABEL, WARNING, DO NOTSTEP 041-0159-688
1 LABEL, WARNING, TAMPERING 041-0159-689
1 CABLE, HYDRAULIC SOLENOID / OVERRIDE 115-0171-466

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SAFETY
Important: Hydraulics are under pressure. Never attempt to
open or work on a hydraulic system with the equipment running.
Care should always be taken when first opening a system that
was previously pressurized.
When disconnecting the hydraulic hoses or when purging is required, be aware
that the hydraulic oil within the machine system may be extremely hot and under
high pressure. Caution must be exercised. Any work carried out on the hydraulic
system must be performed in accordance with the machine manufacturerer’s
approved maintenance instructions. Raven Industries recommends that appropri-
ate protective equipment be worn when working on the hydraulic system. Ob-
jects or materials that are able to bypass the machine’s hydraulic filtration system
will adversely reduce performance and possibly damage the hydraulic valves.
Do not reverse the power leads. Doing so will cause severe damage to the
equipement. Always check to make sure that the power leads are connected to
the right polarity as marked. Ensure that the power cable is the last cable to be
connected.
Hydraulic
Safety
Requirements
Electical
Safety
Requirements

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MOUNTING THE UNIVERSAL BRACKET AND VALVE
Mount the SmarTrax valve to the mounting plate already on the machine. The
plate is located on the backside of the front cross member just to the right of the
steering orbital.

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Notes:

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HYDRAULICS
Left Steer Hose
1. Identify the left steer port on the steering orbital. Hoses may need to be
traced to the hydraulic cylinders for proper identification. Once the port
has been identified, remove the hose from the steering orbital and install
on the appropriate tee fitting, found in the Raven adapter kit, to the
steering orbital. Once the tee fitting is installed, reattach the original
hose.
2. Attach hose (P/N 214-1000-496) to the A-Port on the Raven steering
control valve, route to and attach to the open branch on the installed tee
fitting.
Right Steer Hose
1. Identify the right steer port on the steering orbital. Hoses may need to be
traced to the hydraulic cylinders for proper identification. Once the port
has been identified, remove the hose from the steering orbital and install
an appropriate tee fitting, found in the Raven adapter kit, to the steering
orbital. Once the tee fitting is installed, reattach the original hose.
2. Attach hose (P/N 214-1000-496) to the B-Port on the Raven steering
control valve, route to and attach to the open branch on the installed tee
fitting.
Installing the
Steering
Control Valve
Hoses

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Pressure Hose
1. Identify the pressure port on the steering orbital. Hoses may need to be
traced to the priority valve for proper identification. Once the port has
been identified, remove the hose from the steering orbital and install on
the appropriate tee fitting, found in the Raven adapter kit, to the steering
orbital. Once the tee fitting is installed, reattach the original hose.
2. Attach hose (P/N 214-1000-496) to the P-Port on the Raven steering
control valve, route to and attach to the open branch on the installed tee
fitting.

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LS-PVHose
1. Remove fitting from the LS-PV port on the SmarTrax valve. Insert the
supplied SAE O-Ring to o-ring face seal adapter fitting.
2. Remove the load sense hose from the side of the steering orbital and
connect the hose directly to the port labeled “LS-PV” on the Raven
steering control valve. To identify the load sense port on the valve, a
general rule of thumb is that the smallest hose on the orbital is the load
sense hose. Once the hose is identified, follow the hose to its origin and
verify that the hose is running from the machine’s priority valve.
Tank Hose
1. Identify the tank port on the tractor steering orbital. Hose may need to
be traced to the hydraulic reservoir for proper identification. Once the
port has been identified, remove the hose from the steering orbital and
install an appropriate tee fitting, found in the Raven adapter kit, to the
steering orbital. Once the tee fitting is installed, reattach the original
hose.
2. Attach hose (P/N 214-1000-496) to the T-Port on the Raven steering
control valve, route to and attach to the open branch on the installed tee
fittings.
LS-Steer Hose
1. Attach hose (P/N 214-1000-393) to the LS-Steer port on the SmarTrax
valve, then to the load sense port on the steering orbital. This port should
be open since the original hose was removed and run to the LS-PV port
in the previous step.
Connect the Pressure Switch directly to the PS port on the SmarTrax valve.

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Hydraulic Schematic

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STEERING POSITION SENSOR
Remove the plastic cover from over the top of the front left wheel to gain access
to the steering cylinder area.
Installing the
Steering
Position
Sensor (SPS)
With wheels pointed straight ahead, attach brackets to the machine as shown
using the supplied hardware.
Remove Cover

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Withwheelsstraight,sensorshaft
shouldbeinthisposition.
With 3/8” bolt in the slot in the sensor arm, and mounted in the bracket using 2
nuts, attach the arm to the shaft sensor using the supplied set screws. Be sure
to keep the shaft flat aligned with the notch on the face when tightening the arm.
Tighten bracket holding sensor keeping arm and shaft aligned as shown above.
Whith wheels pointing straight forward, align flatside of sensor shaft so it is per-
pendicular to the notch in the sensor.
Attach the sensor to the bracket so the shaft is directly over the top of the king
pin.

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After installing the SmarTrax on your machine, always follow these start-up pro-
cedures.
Turn the wheels fully from side to side numerous times to remove air
from the hydraulic system.
Important: Time the wheels for a full left to right and right to
left time of approximately 5 seconds. Refer to the Universal
Kit Manual for additional instructions on this.
Adjust the pressure switch to the most responsive setting. Refer to the
Universal Kit Manual for instructions on this.
C H A P T E R
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START-UP PROCEDURES

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Notes:

Raven Industries will not assume any expense or liability for repairs
made outside our facilities without written consent. Raven Industries
is not responsible for damage to any associated equipment or
products and will not be liable for loss of profit or other special
damages. The obligation of this warranty is in lieu of all other
warranties, expressed or implied, and no person or organization is
authorized to assume any liability for Raven Industries.
Damages caused by normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, neglect,
accident, or improper installation and maintenance are not covered
by this warranty.
What Does this Warranty Cover?
How Long is the Coverage Period?
How Can I Get Service?
What Will Raven Industries Do?
What is not Covered by this Warranty?
Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven Dealer.
If your Dealer agrees with the warranty claim, the Dealer will send the
part and proof of purchase to their distributor or to Raven Industries
for final approval.
Upon confirmation of the warranty claim, Raven Industries will, at our
discretion, repair or replace the defective part and pay for return
freight.
RAVENINDUSTRIES
Limited Warranty
This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your
Raven Applied Technology Product under normal use, maintenance,
and service.
Raven Applied Technology Products are covered by this warranty for
12 months after the date of purchase. This warranty coverage applies
only to the original owner and is nontransferable.

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Nitro N4 Series
SmarTrax™ Installation Manual
(P/N 016-0190-087 Rev A 2/09)
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