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Miller Nitro 2000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual Manual No. 016-0230-004 Rev. F 03/17 E29365 Copyright 2017...
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GPS, GNSS, SBAS, etc.). Therefore, Raven Industries cannot guarantee the accuracy, integrity, continuity, or availability of these services and cannot guarantee the ability to use Raven systems, or products used as components of systems, which rely upon the reception of these signals or availability of these services.
PowerGlide Kit Contents ......................7 Install the PowerGlide Hydraulic System ................11 Identify the Machine’s Hydraulic Valve ................12 Install Fittings on the AutoBoom Valve ................12 Mount the AutoBoom Valve ....................13 Install Left and Right Cylinder Hoses ................16 PowerGlide Hydraulic Schematic ..................
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Connect the Harness to the Boom Function Controls - Older Hydraulic Valves (Ring Terminals) .......................... 72 Connect the Harness Cable to the Sensors ..............73 Connect the Harness Cable to the Controller Cable ............73 Miller Nitro 2000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
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Table of Contents Connect the Controller (If Applicable) ................74 Connect the Field Computer (If Applicable) ............... 74 Connect the Power Leads ....................74 UltraGlide Wiring Schematics ....................75 AutoBoom Controller ......................75 Envizio Plus ........................76 SCS 4000/5000 ......................... 77 Viper Pro &...
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Table of Contents Miller Nitro 2000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
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Raven dealer for support. • Follow all safety labels affixed to the AutoBoom 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.
Chapter 1 WARNING • When starting the machine for the first time after installing AutoBoom, be sure that all persons stand clear, in case a hose has not been properly tightened. • The machine must remain stationary and switched off, with the booms unfolded and supported during installation or maintenance.
C h a p t e r 2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Raven AutoBoom system! This system is designed to provide automated boom height adjustment for agricultural equipment. This manual applies to the following machines. For future reference, write your serial number in the space below.
Recommendations Raven Industries recommends the following best practices before installing or operating the AutoBoom system for the first time, at the start of the season, or when moving the AutoBoom system to another machine: • 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...
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Chapter 2 Miller Nitro 2000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
This section contains a list of the components that are included in the PowerGlide AutoBoom kit. Before beginning the AutoBoom installation, compare the items in the AutoBoom kit with the components on this list. If you have any questions about the kit, contact your local Raven dealer.
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Bolt - 1/2”-13 x 1-1/2” SS Hex 311-0058-186 Bolt - 5/16”-18 x 7/8” Hex 311-0052-104 Nut - 1/2”-13 Zinc Hex 312-1001-043 Nut - 3/8”-16 Zinc Flanged Lock 312-1001-164 Nut - 7/16”-16 Zinc Flanged Lock 312-1001-165 Miller Nitro 2000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
AutoBoom hydraulic valve. NOTICE The appearance of the AutoBoom hydraulic valve may vary slightly from the images contained in this manual. However, the fittings, hose connections, and cable connections remain the same.
Before mounting the AutoBoom valve (P/N 063-0131-127) on the machine, install the proper fittings on the valve. This prepares the valve for installation and simplifies the hose connection process later in the procedure. Refer to the following table to install the fittings in the appropriate ports of the AutoBoom valve. Fitting...
AutoBoom Valve Mounted on the Mounting Plate FIGURE 2. Secure the AutoBoom valve (P/N 063-0131-127) to the mounting bracket (P/N 107-0171-676) using four 5/16”-18 x 7/8” hex bolts (P/N 311-0052-104) and four 5/16” zinc plated lock washers (P/N 313-1000-019). AutoBoom Valve Mounted on the Machine FIGURE 3.
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Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-301) on the installed fittings in the pressure port of the machine’s hydraulic valve. Connect the 45° end of the installed hydraulic hose to Port P on the AutoBoom valve (P/N 063-0131-127). Miller Nitro 2000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
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Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-301) on the installed fittings in the tank port of the machine’s hydraulic valve. Connect the 45° end of the installed hydraulic hose to Port T on the AutoBoom valve. Install the Pressure and Tank Hoses - Older Hydraulic Valves WARNING Hydraulics are under pressure.
Connect the 45° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the fittings installed in Port P of the AutoBoom valve. Locate and disconnect the tank hose from the right side of the machine’s hydraulic valve.
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Left and Right Cylinder Hoses Connected to the AutoBoom Valve FIGURE 7. Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the fittings installed in Port LC of the AutoBoom valve. Disconnect the machine’s hose from the right tilt cylinder.
PowerGlide Install the Gauge Wheels Gauge Wheel Mounting Locations Wheel mounting locations may be influenced by the boom configuration. Determine the appropriate location for mounting the wheels on the boom, ensuring the wheels will not interfere with or be damaged while folding or unfolding the booms.
On the harness cable (P/N 115-0230-003), locate the LEFT SOLENOID connector and connect it to Port 4A on the AutoBoom valve. Connect the RIGHT SOLENOID connector to Port 4B on the AutoBoom valve. Machine’s Left and Right Boom Function Controls FIGURE 9.
On the harness cable (P/N 115-0230-003), locate the LEFT SOLENOID/TRANSDUCER/AMPLIFIER connector and connect it to Port 4A on the AutoBoom valve. Connect the RIGHT SOLENOID/TRANSDUCER/AMPLIFIER connector to Port 4B on the AutoBoom valve. Cut the connector off the cable labeled LEFT SOLENOID SENSE UP, directly below the connector.
Route the controller cable (P/N 115-0230-002) into the right side of the machine’s cab. Locate the two controller connectors and connect them to the AutoBoom controller (P/N 063-0130-011). Note: The AutoBoom controller should be mounted in the machine’s cab so that the machine operator has easy access to it. Connect the Power Leads Locate the power cable that has the power and ground leads at one end.
PowerGlide Plus Kit Contents This section contains a list of the components that are included in the PowerGlide Plus AutoBoom kit. Before beginning the AutoBoom installation, compare the items in the AutoBoom kit with the components on this list. If you have questions about the kit, contact your Raven dealer.
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Fitting - 13/16” ORFS M/M/F Swivel Run Tee 333-0012-028 Fitting - 13/16” ORFS M/F 90° Swivel Elbow 333-0012-067 Fitting - 9/16” SAE O-Ring (M) to 11/16” 333-0012-081 (not used in ORFS (F) Swivel Straight Adapter this system) Miller Nitro 2000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
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PowerGlide Plus Hydraulic Kit (P/N 117-0134-004) TABLE 2. Picture Item Description Part Number Qty. Fitting - 13/16” ORFS (M) to 9/16” SAE O- 333-0012-082 (not used in Ring (M) Straight Adapter this system) Fitting - 11/16” ORFS (M) to 9/16” SAE O- 333-0012-084 Ring (M) Straight Adapter Fitting - 13/16”...
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U-Bolt - 4-1/16” W x 5” L x 7/16” Thread 107-0171-604 U-Bolt - 3-1/16” W x 4” L x 3/8” Thread 107-0171-608 Bolt - 1/2”-13 x 1-1/2” SS Hex 311-0058-186 Nut - 1/2”-13 Zinc Hex 312-1001-043 Miller Nitro 2000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
AutoBoom hydraulic valve. NOTICE The appearance of the AutoBoom hydraulic valve may vary slightly from the images contained in this manual. However, the fittings, hose connections, and cable connections remain the same.
Chapter 4 Identify the Machine’s Hydraulic Valve Before beginning the AutoBoom installation, you must first determine the type of hydraulic valve installed on the machine. Generally, older hydraulic valve hydraulic ports point to the ground, while newer hydraulic valve ports point out.
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FIGURE 3. Remove the coils from the solenoids near Ports 3A and 3B to gain easy access to those ports. Port Plugs Removed from the AutoBoom Valve FIGURE 4. Use an Allen wrench to remove the plugs from Ports 3A and 3B.
Chapter 4 Important: Tip the AutoBoom valve on its side and use the Allen wrench to remove the orifice from the cavity, taking care not to let the fitting fall into the valve. Port Plug Reinstalled on the AutoBoom Valve FIGURE 6.
AutoBoom Valve Mounted on the Mounting Plate FIGURE 8. Secure the AutoBoom valve (P/N 063-0131-124) to the mounting bracket (P/N 107-0171-676) using four 5/16”-18 x 7/8” hex bolts (P/N 311-0052-104) and four 5/16” zinc plated lock washers (P/N 313-1000-019). AutoBoom Valve Mounted on the Machine FIGURE 9.
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Connect the 45° end of the installed hydraulic hose to Port P on the AutoBoom valve. Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-301) on the installed fittings in the tank port of the machine’s hydraulic valve.
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CAUTION When installing AutoBoom hydraulics or performing diagnostics, maintenance, or routine service, ensure precautions are taken to prevent any foreign material or contaminants from being introduced into the machine’s...
Connect the 45° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the fittings installed in Port P of the AutoBoom valve. Locate and disconnect the tank hose from the right side of the machine’s hydraulic valve.
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Left and Right Cylinder Hoses Connected to the AutoBoom Valve FIGURE 13. Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the fittings installed in Port LC of the AutoBoom valve. Disconnect the machine’s hose from the right tilt cylinder.
PowerGlide Plus Install the Gauge Wheels Gauge Wheel Mounting Locations Wheel mounting locations may be influenced by the boom configuration. Determine the appropriate location for mounting the wheels on the boom, ensuring the wheels will not interfere with or be damaged while folding or unfolding the booms.
Install the AutoBoom Node Node Mounting Location FIGURE 15. Mount the AutoBoom node (P/N 063-0130-010) to the underside of the valve mounting bracket using three 3/8”-16 UNC x 1-1/4” hex bolts (P/N 311-0054-106) and three 3/8”-16 zinc flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001- 164).
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Locate the LEFT SOLENOID (PORT LF) and RIGHT SOLENOID (PORT RT) connectors on the harness cable. Connect the LEFT SOLENOID (PORT LF) connector to Port 4A on the AutoBoom valve. Connect the RIGHT SOLENOID (PORT RT) connector to Port 4B on the AutoBoom valve.
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Plug the removed connector into the remaining LEFT SOLENOID DOWN SENSE connector on the AutoBoom harness cable. Strip the insulation back from the cut ends of the installed boom sense adapter cable and the AutoBoom harness cable. Splice the bare ends of the cables together using butt splices (not provided) and wrap them with electrical tape.
(P/N 115-0230-052). Route the connectors to the AutoBoom valve (P/N 063-0131-124). Connect the LEFT PRESS (PORT G1) connector to Port G1 on the AutoBoom valve. Connect the RIGHT PRESS (PORT G4) connector to Port G4 on the AutoBoom valve. Locate the LEFT SOLENOID (PORT LF) and RIGHT SOLENOID (PORT RT) connectors on the harness cable.
Chapter 4 Cut the smaller male LEFT SOLENOID UP SENSE connector off the yellow wire on the AutoBoom harness cable (P/N 115-0230-052). Plug the removed connector into the remaining LEFT SOLENOID UP SENSE connector on the AutoBoom harness cable. Splice a ring terminal (not provided) onto the cut end of the cable.
PowerGlide Plus Connect the Power Leads Locate the power and ground leads at the end of the controller cable (P/N 115-0230-056). Disconnect the machine’s connectors from the battery terminals. Install the BATTERY (POSITIVE) ring terminal on the positive battery terminal and reinstall the machine’s battery connector.
This section contains a list of the components that are included in the UltraGlide AutoBoom kit. Before beginning the AutoBoom installation, compare the items in the AutoBoom kit with the components on this list. If you have questions about the kit, contact your Raven dealer.
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U-Bolt - 3-1/16” W x 4” L x 3/8” Thread 107-0171-608 Bolt - 5/16”-18 x 7/8” Hex 311-0052-104 Bolt - 5/16”-18 x 1-1/4” Hex 311-0052-106 Bolt - 3/8”-16 UNC x 1” Hex 311-0054-105 Miller Nitro 2000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
Nut - 3/8”-16 Zinc Flanged Lock 312-1001-164 Nut - 7/16”-16 Zinc Flanged Lock 312-1001-165 Install the UltraGlide Hydraulic System WARNING The machine must remain stationary and switched off, with the booms unfolded and supported, during installation or maintenance. Miller Nitro 2000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
Identify the Machine’s Hydraulic Valve Before beginning the AutoBoom installation, you must first determine the type of hydraulic valve installed on the machine. Generally, older hydraulic valve hydraulic ports point to the ground, while newer hydraulic valve ports point out.
Before mounting the AutoBoom valve (P/N 063-0131-124) on the machine, install the proper fittings on the valve. This prepares the valve for installation and simplifies the hose connection process later in the procedure. Refer to the following table to install the fittings in the appropriate ports of the AutoBoom valve. Fitting...
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Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-301) on the installed fittings in the pressure port of the machine’s hydraulic valve. Connect the 45° end of the installed hydraulic hose to Port P on the AutoBoom valve. Manual No. 016-0230-004 Rev. F...
Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-301) on the installed fittings in the tank port of the machine’s hydraulic valve. Connect the 45° end of the installed hydraulic hose to Port T on the AutoBoom valve. Install the Pressure and Tank Hoses - Older Hydraulic Valves WARNING Hydraulics are under pressure.
Connect the 45° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the fittings installed in Port P of the AutoBoom valve. Locate and disconnect the tank hose from the right side of the machine’s hydraulic valve.
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Connect the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-299) to the installed tee fitting. Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the installed fitting in Port LC of the AutoBoom valve. Disconnect the machine’s hose from the right accumulator.
Install the Sensor Mounting Brackets Sensor Parts to be Removed FIGURE 8. Remove the lock nut, washers, spring, and bolt installed on all three sensor housings (P/N 063-0130-025 and 063-0130-026) as shown in Figure 8. Miller Nitro 2000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
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UltraGlide Sensor Installed on Mounting Bracket FIGURE 9. Install one 5/16” flat washer (P/N 313-2300-012) on the end of one 5/16”-18 x 1-1/4” hex bolt (P/N 311- 0052-106). Align the hole in the analog sensor (P/N 063-0130-026) with the hole on the narrow end of the sensor extension bracket (P/N 063-0131-595).
608) and four 3/8”-16 zinc flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001-164). Tighten the nuts to ensure the sensor is mounted securely. Repeat the steps above to mount the remaining boom sensor(s). Mount the Center Rack Sensor Center Rack Sensor Mounting FIGURE 11. Miller Nitro 2000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
Loop and tie-off any excess cable, allowing enough cable for boom folding and extension. Repeat the steps above to connect the remaining sensor cable(s). Note: The sensor cables will be connected to the AutoBoom system in the wiring phase of installation. Manual No. 016-0230-004 Rev. F...
Secure the gauge wheel assembly in the wheel mounting bracket by installing two 1/2”-13 x 1-1/2” SS hex bolts (P/N 311-0058-186) and two 1/2” zinc hex nuts (P/N 312-1001-043). Repeat the steps above to install the right wheel. Miller Nitro 2000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
Install the AutoBoom Node Node Mounting Location FIGURE 13. Mount the AutoBoom node (P/N 063-0130-013) to the underside of the valve mounting plate using three 3/8”-16 UNC x 1-1/4” hex bolts (P/N 311-0054-106) and three 3/8”-16 zinc flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001- 164).
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Locate the LEFT SOLENOID (PORT LF) and RIGHT SOLENOID (PORT RT) connectors on the harness cable. Connect the LEFT SOLENOID (PORT LF) connector to Port 4A on the AutoBoom valve. Connect the RIGHT SOLENOID (PORT RT) connector to Port 4B on the AutoBoom valve.
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Plug the removed connector into the remaining LEFT SOLENOID DOWN SENSE connector on the AutoBoom harness cable. Strip the insulation back from the cut ends of the installed boom sense adapter cable and the AutoBoom harness cable. Splice the bare ends of the cables together using butt splices (not provided) and wrap them with electrical tape.
(P/N 115-0230-052). Route the connectors to the AutoBoom valve (P/N 063-0131-124). Connect the LEFT PRESS (PORT G1) connector to Port G1 on the AutoBoom valve. Connect the RIGHT PRESS (PORT G4) connector to Port G4 on the AutoBoom valve. Locate the LEFT SOLENOID (PORT LF) and RIGHT SOLENOID (PORT RT) connectors on the harness cable.
UltraGlide Cut the smaller male LEFT SOLENOID UP SENSE connector off the yellow wire on the AutoBoom harness cable (P/N 115-0230-052). Plug the removed connector into the remaining LEFT SOLENOID UP SENSE connector on the AutoBoom harness cable. Splice a ring terminal (not provided) onto the cut end of the cable.
Connect the round 16-pin connector on the controller cable to the AutoBoom controller (P/N 063-0130-021). Note: The AutoBoom controller should be mounted in the machine cab so that the machine operator has easy access to it. Connect the Field Computer (If Applicable) Refer to the Installation &...
R eplacement Parts CHAPTER C h a p t e r 6 This section contains replacement part diagrams for PowerGlide, PowerGlide Plus, and UltraGlide systems. Refer to these diagrams when calling to request replacement parts. Valves PowerGlide Manual No. 016-0230-004 Rev. F...
Electrical Hydraulic System 29 Safety 2 Hydraulic Schematic 38 Identifying the Machine’s Hydraulic Valve 30 Installing Fittings on the AutoBoom Valve 32 Installing Left and Right Cylinder Hoses 36 Hydraulic Installing Pressure and Tank Hoses - Newer Fittings 4 Hydraulic Valves 33...
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Controls - Older Hydraulic Valves 43, 72 Installing the AutoBoom Node 69 Wiring Schematics 75 AutoBoom Controller 75 Envizio Plus 76 SCS 4000/5000 77 Viper Pro & Envizio Pro 78 Kit Contents 51 Miller Nitro 2000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
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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...
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How Can I Get Service? 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.
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