Raven SmarTrax MD, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...P N 016 5030 063 Rev B 1 John Deere 8X60 and 8X70 Series SmarTrax MD Installation Manual P N 016 5030 063 Rev B 04 15 E24068 Copyright 2014 2015 ...

Page 2: ...odifications or repairs made outside our facilities nor damages resulting from inadequate maintenance of this system As with all wireless and satellite signals several factors may affect the availability and accuracy of wireless and satellite navigation and correction services e g GPS GNSS SBAS etc Therefore Raven Industries cannot guarantee the accuracy integrity continuity or availability of the...

Page 3: ...he Steering Wheel 10 Install the Anti Rotation Brackets 12 Install the Spline and Ring Gear Assemblies 13 Reinstall the Steering Wheel 15 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 23 Install the Node Harness 23 Install the Chassis Cable SmarTrax MD Only S...

Page 4: ...Table of Contents ii John Deere 8X60 and 8X70 Series SmarTrax MD Installation Manual ...

Page 5: ...al 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...

Page 6: ...nstallation Manual 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 ...

Page 7: ...uizer 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 D...

Page 8: ...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 At Raven Industries we strive to make your experience with our products as rewarding as possible One way to improve this experience is to provide us with feedback on this manual Your feedback will help...

Page 9: ...d parts will void the warranty on the system Raven Industries assumes no liability for using modified altered or non Raven approved parts or components TABLE 1 SmarTrax MD Installation Kit P N 117 5030 063 Picture Item Description Part Number Qty Not Pictured Manual John Deere 8X60 and 8X70 Series SmarTrax MD Installation 016 5030 063 1 Assembly Ring Gear 063 4001 011 1 Assembly Spline Adapter 063...

Page 10: ...265 ID x 0 505 OD x 0 060 Thick 313 2300 120 2 Tape 3 Double Sided 332 0000 019 6 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 Assembly SmarTrax MD Mechanical Drive Unit 063 4001 010 1 Node SmarTrax MD 063 4001 013 1 Pin Anti Rotation 107 4001 004 1 TABLE 1 SmarTrax MD Installation ...

Page 11: ... N 016 5030 063 Rev B 7 Introduction Cable SmarTrax MD Node Harness 115 4001 157 1 Switch Foot 063 0173 593 1 TABLE 2 SmarTrax MD Controller Kit P N 117 5030 020 Picture Item Description Part Number Qty ...

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Page 13: ...assemble 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 Washer Female Spline Adapter Male Spline Adapter Bolts Nut ...

Page 14: ...g wheel puller not supplied For questions on the proper procedure for removing the steering wheel contact your local equipment dealer 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 3 Remove the telescope knob Telescope Knob Nut ...

Page 15: ...of the telescope stem to the top of the steering wheel hub Note The measurement will be used later in the installation procedure FIGURE 5 Steering Wheel Removed 5 Remove the nut used to secure the steering wheel to the steering column 6 Using the steering wheel puller remove the steering wheel from the steering column Measure Distance ...

Page 16: ... location on the lower portion of the steering column that does not move FIGURE 7 Bearing Installed 2 Install the 1 2 plastic flanged bearing P N 325 0000 036 on the short leg of the collar bracket P N 116 0159 732 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 Steering Column Collar Collar Bracket P N 116 0159 732 10 24 x 3 4 UNC Carriage Bolts P N ...

Page 17: ...if desired Note It may be necessary to shorten the length of the steering column collar in order to allow the anti rotation pin to be installed later in the procedure Install the Spline and Ring Gear Assemblies FIGURE 9 Female Spline Adapter Installed on Steering Column 1 Install the female spline adapter on the machine s telescope stem Steering Column Collar Reinstalled Optional Anti Rotation Bra...

Page 18: ...the telescope adapter assembly P N 063 4001 027 on the machine s telescope rod aligning the set screws with the flat part of the stem 4 Tighten the set screws in the telescope adapter assembly FIGURE 11 Ring Gear Assembly Installed 5 Place the ring gear assembly P N 063 4001 011 over the female spline adapter with the V ring facing down and the holes in the ring gear aligned with the holes in the ...

Page 19: ...es in the ring gear assembly 7 Install and tighten the bolts to secure the male spline adapter to the ring gear and female spline adapter Reinstall the Steering Wheel FIGURE 13 Steering Wheel Placement 1 Align the spokes of the machine s steering wheel with the spokes on the installed ring gear assembly 2 Install the steering wheel on the male spline adapter ...

Page 20: ... 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 3 Loosen the set screws used to secure the installed telescope adapter 4 Adjust the placement of the telescope adapter on the machine s telescope rod relative to the distance between the two measu...

Page 21: ...heel removal on the protruding telescope adapter P N 063 4001 023 FIGURE 17 Steering Wheel Cap Reinstalled 7 Replace the steering wheel cap Install the Mechanical Drive Note Depending on the machine s configuration it may be necessary to install the anti rotation pin in the mechanical drive s casing after the mechanical drive is installed instead of before as indicated in the instructions below Te...

Page 22: ... drive s casing FIGURE 19 Anti Rotation Pin Installed in Bracket Assembly 3 Insert the anti rotation pin into the installed flanged bearing P N 325 0000 036 on the anti rotation bracket assembly Note If the steering column collar was reinstalled it may be necessary to shorten the length of the steering column collar in order to allow the anti rotation pin to be installed Anti Rotation Brackets Ins...

Page 23: ...IGURE 20 Mechanical Drive Installed 4 Install the mechanical drive around the installed ring gear assembly closing it firmly until the latch on the casing is securely locked 5 Tighten all nuts to ensure the anti rotation bracket assembly is installed securely ...

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Page 25: ...rows 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...

Page 26: ...et 2 Install the node on the node mounting bracket P N 107 0171 947 using three 3 8 16 flanged lock nuts P N 312 1001 167 FIGURE 3 SmarTrax MD Node Installed Note The forward vehicle direction is 3 in the pictured node orientation 3 Secure the node mounting bracket to the cab floor using two 10 16 x 3 4 self tapping screws P N 310 1002 073 or 3 double sided tape P N 332 0000 019 positioning the br...

Page 27: ...witch 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 Install the Node Harness FIGURE 5 Node Harness Connected to Node 1 Install the two large rectangular connectors of the node harness P N 115 4001 157 into the correct ports of the node P N 063 4001 013 2 Tighten the bolts on the harness connec...

Page 28: ...sis power system such as AutoBoom product control etc it is necessary to install the chassis power cable to operate the SmarTrax MD system If a CAN system already exists on the machine refer to below to connect power to the SmarTrax MD system Note The chassis cable is sold separately Contact your local Raven dealer or ordering information 1 Locate the SmarTrax chassis cable P N 115 4001 085 2 Conn...

Page 29: ...able and chassis cable on the machine s existing CAN system 2 Install the SmarTrax interface tee cable P N 115 4001 070 or 117 4001 071 between the chassis and Raven console harness 3 Connect the SmarTrax MD node harness P N 115 4001 157 to the remaining SmarTrax interface tee connection Calibrate the SmarTrax MD System Refer to the SmarTrax MD Calibration Operation Manual P N 016 5030 020 for ins...

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Page 31: ...n Brackets 12 Installing the Mechanical Drive 17 Installing the Spline and Ring Gear Assemblies 13 Reinstalling the Steering Wheel 15 Removing the Steering Wheel 10 N Node and Wiring Installation 21 Calibrating the SmarTrax MD System 25 Connecting SmarTrax MD to an Existing Chassis Cable 25 Installing the Chassis Cable SmarTrax MD Only Systems 24 Installing the Foot Switch 23 Installing the Node H...

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Page 35: ...ndustries Do Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven dealer If the dealer approves the warranty claim the dealer will process the claim and send it to Raven Industries for final approval The freight cost to Raven Industries will be the customer s responsibility The Return Materials Authorization RMA number must appear on the box and all documentation including proof of purchas...

Page 36: ...aven Industries will be the customer s responsibility The Return Materials Authorization RMA number must appear on the box and all documentation including proof of purchase must be included inside the box to be sent to Raven Industries In addition the words Extended Warranty must appear on the box and all documentation if the failure is between 12 and 24 months from the retail sale How Can I Get S...