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Raven SmarTrax Installation Manual

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Buhler Versatile SX240/SX280
SmarTrax™ Installation Manual
P/N 016-5031-005 Rev. B
10/15
E26380
Copyright 2015

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  • Page 1 Buhler Versatile SX240/SX280 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual P/N 016-5031-005 Rev. B 10/15 E26380 Copyright 2015...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Kit Contents ..........................5 Chapter 3 Hydraulic System Installation..........9 Hydraulic Schematic ....................... 10 Install Fittings in the SmarTrax Valve ..................10 Mount the SmarTrax Valve ...................... 11 Install the Left and Right Steering Hoses ................12 Install the Pressure and Tank Hoses ..................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Buhler Versatile SX240/SX280 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Ensure SmarTrax is disabled prior to starting any maintenance work on SmarTrax or the machine. WARNING • 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. •...

  • Page 6: Hydraulic Safety

    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.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    FIGURE 1. Preparing for Installation Before installing the SmarTrax system, park the machine where the ground is level, clean, and dry. Turn off the machine and leave it off for the duration of the installation process. During the installation process, follow good safety practices. Be sure to carefully read the instructions in this manual as you complete the installation process.

  • Page 8: Recommendations

    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.
  • Page 9 Introduction 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 shape the future of our product documentation and the overall service we provide.

  • Page 10: 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 kit with the components on this list. If you have questions about the kit, contact your Raven dealer.
  • Page 11 Introduction SmarTrax Installation Kit (P/N 117-5031-005) TABLE 1. Picture Item Description Part Number Qty. Cable - Valve Harness 115-4001-227 Assembly - Foot Switch Enable 063-0172-470 Assembly - Rotary Wheel Angle Sensor 063-0181-024 Transducer, Pressure, 4-20MA 0-3000 PSI 422-0000-086 Bolt - 5/16”-18 x 7/8” Hex 311-0052-104 Bolt - 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4”...
  • Page 12 Hydraulic Hose - -8 JIC (F) 90° to -8 JIC (F) - 214-1000-822 30” Hydraulic Hose - -6 JIC (F) 90° to -8 JIC (F) 214-1000-995 33” Hydraulic Hose - -4 JIC (F) 90° to -6 JIC (F) - 214-1000-996 63” Buhler Versatile SX240/SX280 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 13 Introduction Note: The ECU cable and the ECU are not included in the kit but are not included in the kit. P/N 016-5031-005 Rev. B...
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Buhler Versatile SX240/SX280 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 15: Hydraulic System Installation

    WARNING Hydraulics are under pressure. Care should always be taken with a system that has been pressurized. Before beginning the SmarTrax hydraulic installation, turn off the machine and relieve pressure by turning the steering wheel left and right. Never work on a hot machine. Always allow it to cool before performing diagnostics, maintenance, or routine service.

  • Page 16: Hydraulic Schematic

    Install Fittings in the SmarTrax Valve Before mounting the SmarTrax valve (P/N 334-0003-088) on the machine, install the proper fittings in the valve. This prepares the valve for installation and simplifies the hose connection process later in the procedure.

  • Page 17: Mount The Smartrax Valve

    Identify the SmarTrax valve (P/N 334-0003-088) mounting location on the front walkway support on the left side of the machine. Install the SmarTrax valve on the valve mounting bracket (P/N 107-0171-908) using four 5/16”-18 x 7/8” hex bolts (P/N 311-0052-104) and four 5/16” lock washers (P/N 313-1000-019).

  • Page 18: Install The Left And Right Steering Hoses

    Left Steering Hoses Installed on Steel Line FIGURE 4. Locate the -6 JIC M/M/F swivel run tee adapter fitting. Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-499) branch of the tee end of the installed tee fitting. Buhler Versatile SX240/SX280 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 19 Hydraulic System Installation Left Steering Hose Installed on SmarTrax Valve FIGURE 5. Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the fitting installed in Port A of the SmarTrax valve (P/N 334-0003-088). Machine’s Right Steering Hose FIGURE 6.

  • Page 20: Install The Pressure And Tank Hoses

    Right Steering Hose Installed on SmarTrax Valve FIGURE 8. Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the fitting installed in Port B of the SmarTrax valve. Install the Pressure and Tank Hoses Machine’s Pressure Hose on Steel Line FIGURE 9.
  • Page 21 Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-995) on branch end of the installed tee fitting. Pressure Hose Installed on SmarTrax Valve FIGURE 11. Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the fitting installed in Port P of the SmarTrax valve (P/ N 334-0003-088). P/N 016-5031-005 Rev. B...
  • Page 22 Locate the -8 JIC M/M/F swivel run tee adapter fitting. Install the 45° fitting on a branch of the installed tee fitting. Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-822) on the 45° end of the installed tee fitting. Buhler Versatile SX240/SX280 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 23: Install The Load Sense Hoses

    Tank Hose Installed on SmarTrax Valve FIGURE 14. Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the fitting installed in Port T of the SmarTrax valve. Install the Load Sense Hoses Machine’s Existing Load Sense Hose on Priority Valve FIGURE 15.
  • Page 24 FIGURE 16. Existing LS Hose Connect the end of the existing hydraulic hose to the fitting installed in Port LS STEER of the SmarTrax valve. Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-996) on the machines priority valve.

  • Page 25: Hydraulic Diagram

    Hydraulic System Installation Hydraulic Diagram P/N 016-5031-005 Rev. B...
  • Page 26 Chapter 3 Buhler Versatile SX240/SX280 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 27: Wheel Angle Sensor (Was) Installation

    W heel Angle Sensor CHAPTER C h a p t e r 4 (WAS) Installation WAS Installation Location on Front Right Axle FIGURE 1. Turn the machine’s front wheels to the left to access the left front axle. Rotary Sensor Mounting Location FIGURE 2.
  • Page 28 Rotary Sensor Assembly Alignment FIGURE 4. Flat Side of Shaft Cable Exit Point Align the flat side of the shaft of the WAS (P/N 063-0181-024) with the cable exit point as shown in the figure above. Buhler Versatile SX240/SX280 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 29 Wheel Angle Sensor (WAS) Installation Rotary WAS Positioned on Machine FIGURE 5. Install the rotary WAS on the rotary sensor mounting bracket (P/N 107-0171-945) using the supplied mounting hardware. Important: The WAS should be installed so that the cable points straight back. Install the set screws through the holes in the collar of the rotary sensor arm bracket (P/N 116-0159-674).
  • Page 30 FIGURE 7. Using care not to move the sensor shaft, slide the collar end of the arm bracket over the sensor shaft. Secure the arm bracket to the shaft by tightening the installed set screws. Buhler Versatile SX240/SX280 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 31: Cab Component Installation

    C h a p t e r 5 Installation Install the SmarTrax Node Note: The SmarTrax node (P/N 063-0173-441) is sold separately. Contact your local Raven dealer for ordering information. Mount the SmarTrax Node Node Harness Connected to the Node FIGURE 1.
  • Page 32 Locate the machine’s existing fasteners that will be used to secure the node. Node Installed FIGURE 4. Secure the SmarTrax node to the wall of the side console using three M8 x 25 mm hex bolts (P/N 311-0070- 015). Buhler Versatile SX240/SX280 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 33: Node Mounting Locations

    Mounting 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.

  • Page 34: Install The Foot Switch

    Connect the Node Harness Note: The machine is factory-equipped with the chassis harness (P/N 115-4001-202). Node Harness Connected to SmarTrax Node FIGURE 7. Connect the unlabeled 6-pin Deutsch connector to the mating connector on the machine’s harness. Verify that the DGPS connector is connected to the receiver or GPS source.

  • Page 35: Install The Valve Harness

    Connect the 12-pin connector of the valve harness (P/N 115-4001-227) to the mating connector of the machine’s harness. PVES Connection FIGURE 9. Connect the PVES connector to the open PVES port of the SmarTrax valve (P/N 334-0003-088). P/N 016-5031-005 Rev. B...
  • Page 36 PRESSURE Connection FIGURE 10. Connect the PRESSURE connector to the pressure transducer (P/N 422-0000-086) installed in Port PS of the SmarTrax valve. Connect the WAS connector to the installed WAS (P/N 063-0181-024) cable connector. Buhler Versatile SX240/SX280 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 37: System Drawing

    Cab Component Installation System Drawing P/N 016-5031-005 Rev. B...
  • Page 38 Chapter 5 Buhler Versatile SX240/SX280 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 39: Startup Procedures

    Turn the machine’s wheels fully from side to side repeatedly to remove air from the hydraulic system. Note: During the SmarTrax system installation, whenever the hydraulic system is purged for maintenance, or when fittings are loosened or disconnected, air is introduced into the lines of the hydraulic system.

  • Page 40: Calibrate The Smartrax System

    Raven console. Note: If there are issues with the SmarTrax system, turn off the machine and correct them immediately. For additional assistance, refer to the SmarTrax and SmartSteer Calibration & Operation Manual (P/N 016-0171-532) or contact your local Raven dealer.

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