Versatile SmarTrax User manual

SmarTrax™
Installation & Operation Manual

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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
Installation Guidelines ...............................................................................................................3
Updates .....................................................................................................................................4
CHAPTER 3 Cruizer Calibration and Operation....................................... 5
Initial Startup ..............................................................................................................................5
Wheel Base and Antenna Offsets .....................................................................................10
Steering Test ......................................................................................................................12
Error Messages .................................................................................................................13
Completing the Calibration Procedure ....................................................................................14
Steering Response Adjustments .............................................................................................14
Line Acquisition Mode and Aggressiveness .......................................................................15
OL (On-line) Mode and Sensitivity .....................................................................................15
Advanced Setup and Diagnostics ...........................................................................................16
System Diagnostics ...........................................................................................................22
CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting ................................................................... 25
Status LEDs .............................................................................................................................25
Error Messages ....................................................................................................................... 26
Mechanical Problems ..............................................................................................................27
Operational Problems .............................................................................................................28
CHAPTER 5 System Drawings.................................................................. 31

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C H APT ER 1 Important Safety
Information
Read this manual 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 from the operator’s seat and machine.
•Do not drive the machine with SmarTrax enabled on any public thorough-fare or main 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.
Please review the operation and safety instructions included with your implement and/or controller.
NOTICE

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When starting the machine for the first time, be sure that all persons stand clear, in case a hose has not been
completely tightened or air in the hydraulic system causes a wheel to move.
Hydraulic Safety
Hydraulics may be 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 has previously been pressurized.
When disconnecting the hydraulic hoses or purging is required, be aware that the hydraulic oil 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 manufacturers's approved maintenance
instructions. Raven Industries recommends that appropriate protective equipment be worn at all times when
working on the hydraulic system. When installing SmarTrax hydraulics or performing diagnostics,
maintenance, or routine service, ensure precautions are taken to prevent any foreign material or contaminants
from being introduced in the machine's hydraulic system. Objects or materials that are able to bypass the
machine’s hydraulic filtration system will adversely reduce performance and possibly damage the SmarTrax
hydraulic valves.
Electrical Safety
Do not reverse power leads. Doing so could cause severe damage to the equipment. Always make sure that
the power leads are connected to the correct polarity as marked. Ensure that the power cable is the last cable
to be connected.
WARNING
CAUTION

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C H APT ER 2 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Raven SmarTrax™ system!
When you first install your system, it will need to be calibrated to your controller and your specific vehicle. While
calibrating and operating SmarTrax, it is important to make sure the machine is running at working engine RPM
so that the hydraulic pump is able to supply full flow to the hydraulic system.
The following instructions are designed to assist you in the proper calibration of your SmarTrax system with the
Cruizer. Installation should be fully completed before calibrating the system. If you have any questions
regarding the installation of your SmarTrax system, see the installation manual for instructions.
Installation Guidelines
Refer to the machine specific installation manual for instructions on installing the SmarTrax hydraulic valve
block and hoses.
WARNING
Read all safety requirements and precautions in
the machine specific installation manual prior to
operating a machine equipped with the
SmarTrax feature. Failure to follow safety
precautions may lead to damage to equipment,
injury, or death.

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Prior to using the SmarTrax feature with your console, you must setup and calibrate the SmarTrax node.
Note: Ensure that the SmarTrax node is mounted solid and square with the machine.
If using a Cruizer, set communication port speed to 115200 baud.
Updates
Updates for Raven manuals as well as software updates for Raven consoles are available at the Applied
Technology Division web site:
www.ravenprecision.com
Sign up for e-mail alerts and we will notify you when updates for your Raven products are available on the
Raven web site.
1. Download the Cruizer Install folder to the root directory of the thumb drive.
2. Locate ‘Port A’ connector on the back of the Cruizer II console and disconnect any cable connection.
3. Connect the ‘SmarTrax Update’ connector to port A on the back of the Cruizer II console.
4. Insert the thumb drive into the Cruizer and then enter the tools menu.
5. Select the updates button and then select the Smartrax file to update.
6. Then press the start button and the node will automatically update and the Cruizer II will display progress of
the update at the bottom of the screen. When update is complete, reconnect cables to original position.
Remove the thumb drive before touching the green check mark (the update will restart if the green check is
selected while the thumb drive is still inserted).
CAUTION
Do not reverse the power leads. Doing so will
cause severe damage to the equipment.
Always check to make sure that the power
leads are connected with the correct polarity.
Ensure that the power cable is the last cable to
be connected.

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C H APT ER 3 Cruizer Calibration
and Operation
Use this procedure the first time you calibrate a SmarTrax system with the Cruizer or if the default settings
have been restored.
Note: When calibrating or operating SmarTrax with a Cruizer console, make sure to set the baud rate for
port A and B to 115,200. Refer to the Cruizer Guide for instructions on changing the baud rates.
Initial Startup
1. To calibrate the CAN SmarTrax, touch the Tools icon from the Home Screen.
Tools Button

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2. To begin the calibration, touch the Steering icon to access the Setup Wizard Menu.
Note: The Cruizer II console features a steering setup wizard which is accessible via the ‘Wizard’ icon
and then selecting the ‘Autosteer Setup Wizard’ icon. Selecting the Steering icon from the System
menu offers the same functionality.
During the initial start up of the system, language data must be transferred from the SmarTrax
node to the console. Allow several minutes to transfer this data before calibrating the system.
3. The Liability Waver screen appears next, This screen is to inform the operator of their personal
responsibility while operating SmarTrax. Touch Yes, I agree to continue with the calibration or No, I
disagree to discontinue the calibration.
Note: The Liability Waiver screens appears the first time a job is started or when the SmarTrax screens
are accessed after each power up.