Do not use hands to check for leaks. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury or death. • When starting the machine for the first time after installing SmarTrax, be sure that all persons stand clear in case a hose has not been properly tightened. •...
CAUTION Hydraulic Safety • Raven Industries recommends that appropriate protective equipment be worn at all times when working on the hydraulic system. • Never attempt to open or work on a hydraulic system with the equipment running. Care should always be taken when opening a system that has been previously pressurized.
CHAPTER C h a p t e r 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the Raven SmarTrax system! This system is designed to provide cutting- edge, hands-free steering of agricultural equipment via GPS (Global Positioning System) coordinates. 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 when installing or operating the SmarTrax system for the first time, at the start of the season, or when moving the SmarTrax system to another machine: • Install the GPS antenna in the recommended location. Refer to the following table for the machine-specific antenna mounting location.
The instructions in this manual assume that you are standing behind the machine, looking toward the cab. Kit Contents This section contains a list of the components that are included in the SmarTrax kit. Before beginning the SmarTrax installation, compare the items in the SmarTrax kit with the components on this list. If you have questions about the kit, contact your Raven dealer.
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SmarTrax Installation Kit (P/N 117-5031-008) TABLE 1. Picture Item Description Part Number Qty. Terminator - CAN 063-0172-369 Bolt - M8 x 1.25 x 25 mm Hex 311-0070-001 Buhler Versatile 260/290/310 Steering Ready, Model Year 2015 & Newer SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...
Installation Install the SmarTrax Node Mount the SmarTrax Node SmarTrax Node Mounting Location - Side Console Panel Removed FIGURE 1. Remove the panels to the right and behind the operator’s seat. Route the rectangular ECU 1 and ECU 2 node connectors of the node harness (P/N 115-4001-165) from the rear access point to the side compartment.
Tabs When choosing the location for the SmarTrax node, consider the following points: • Mount the SmarTrax node inside the machine’s cab on a flat, level surface for proper performance and cable connection. • One of the six numbered direction arrows on the node must be oriented in the direction of forward vehicle travel, one arrow pointing straight up, and two of the arrows parallel to the ground.
Cab Component Installation • Securely fasten the node using bolts or screws through at least two of the three mounting holes. When mounted properly, the node should not become loose or rotate. Install the Node Harness 6-Pin Deutsch Connector on Node Harness FIGURE 4.
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From outside the cab, secure the bulkhead connector to the machine using the lock nut on the connector. Machine’s Ground Bar FIGURE 8. Locate the machine’s ground bar on the right side of the compartment. Buhler Versatile 260/290/310 Steering Ready, Model Year 2015 & Newer SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...
Connect the round 21-pin connector on the valve harness (P/N 115-4001-159) to the mating bulkhead connector under the machine’s cab. Route the valve harness toward the existing SmarTrax valve located under the cab near the right wheel. P/N 016-5031-008 Rev. A...
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Connection (Transducer Not Visible) VALVE Connection Connect the TRANSDUCER connector to the pressure transducer installed in Port PS of the SmarTrax valve. Connect the VALVE connector to the open 4-pin Deutsch port on the PVES valve. WAS Connection FIGURE 11.
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