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SmarTrax™ & QuickTrax™
Operation Manual
P/N 016-0159-956 Rev H
09/15
Copyright 2009, 2015

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  • Page 1 SmarTrax™ & QuickTrax™ Operation Manual P/N 016-0159-956 Rev H 09/15 Copyright 2009, 2015...
  • Page 2 GPS satellites, the OmniSTAR correction service or the WAAS correction service. Raven Industries accepts no responsibility for the use of the signal for other than the stated purpose. Raven Industries shall not be responsible or liable for incidental or consequential damages or a loss of anticipated benefits or profits, work stoppage or loss or impairment of data arising out of the use, or inability to use, the SmarTrax or any of its components.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SmarTrax & QuickTrax Systems ........
  • Page 4 SmarTrax and QuickTrax Operation Manual Lower Right Section ......... . 26 Home Screen .
  • Page 5 Manual # 016-0159-956 Error Log ............47 GPS Date and Time .
  • Page 6 SmarTrax and QuickTrax Operation Manual...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    • Hydraulic Steering Kit or QuickTrax MDU (mechanical drive unit) • GPS Enhancer (only if using a SmarTraxDM system) How the In the SmarTrax system, the lightbar and receiver provide the navigational data that determines the location of the machine in the field. The system Systems Work...
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  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Components

    Whether you have purchased the SmarTrax or QuickTrax system, you will have the same controller, as shown below. SmarTrax Controller Controller Modes The SmarTrax controller has three possible modes that it can be in: Modes Description No steering Line Acquire On-line The mode will appear in the upper right corner of the home screen.

  • Page 10: Lightbar

    If using the Envizio, the outside red light will illuminate on each side. If Viper is used, the steering wheel icon will turn green when the SmarTrax is engaged. If the steering wheel of the vehicle is turned, or the foot switch is pressed, SmarTrax steering disengages and the lights on the lightbar are no longer illuminated.

  • Page 11: Other Receivers

    Manual #016-0159-956 Other Receivers Any DGPS receiver that outputs NMEA messages, GGA and VTG at a minimum of 5 Hz will work with the SmarTrax and QuickTrax systems. Note: Using 5 Hz receivers will limit speeds to 10 mph. Steering Kit See the Hydraulic Steering Kit Manual for complete information and instructions.

  • Page 12: Mounting The Enhancer

    2. Mark the front and rear, as well as the center line of the machine, either on the ground or with other visual marks. 3. On the SmarTrax controller, go to the GPS Enhancer Configuration screen, and then arrow down to the ‘Roll’ screen.

  • Page 13: Tilt Sensor

    Manual #016-0159-956 If the two values are not the same for both directions (with the exception of the negative sign), you will need to physically adjust the mounting of the enhancer. This can be done by adding a washer or washers to the nut and bolt on one side.
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  • Page 15: Quicktrax Systems

    Upon initial start-up of the SmarTrax controller, you will be prompted to complete the initial calibration procedure. Once completed, the initial calibration will not have to be done again and SmarTrax or QuickTrax will be ready for use when the system is powered up. The initial calibration follows: 1.

  • Page 16: Sps Sensor Setup

    SmarTrax & QuickTrax Operation Manual SPS Sensor Setup The following instructions will help you setup your SmarTrax system for use with a Linear or Rotary Steering Position Sensor. 1. On the Sensor Type screen, press the Left or Right arrow to display SPS as the sensor type.
  • Page 17 Manual #016-0159-956 4. Turn the steering wheel. The controller will need to detect a change in the pressure switch to continue start-up. 5. Press the foot switch. The controller will need to detect a change in the foot switch position to continue with start-up. 6.
  • Page 18 SmarTrax & QuickTrax Operation Manual 7. The Center SPS Cal screen displays. To set the Center SPS value, turn the machine wheels to the center and hold the position. You may need to drive the machine forward to verify that the wheels are centered.
  • Page 19 Manual #016-0159-956 9. Next, select the preferred units of measurement for your SmarTrax controller. Press the Left or Right arrow to select either Feet-Decimal, Feet-Inches, or Metric. Press the Down arrow to set the value Important: The following measurements are critical for proper and accurate operation of your SmarTrax or QuickTrax system.
  • Page 20 SmarTrax & QuickTrax Operation Manual 11. Press the Left or Right arrows to set the Minimum Turn Radius for your machine (Refer to Chapter 5 for measurement instructions). When you are finished setting the value, press the Down arrow. 12. Use the Left or Right arrows to program the fore or aft position of the GPS antenna with respect to the rear axle.

  • Page 21: Yaw Sensor Set Up

    Manual #016-0159-956 Yaw Sensor Set up The following instructions will help you setup your SmarTrax system for use with the Raven Yaw Sensor. 1. On the Sensor Type screen, press the Left or Right arrow to display Yaw as the sensor type. Press the Down arrow to make your selection.
  • Page 22 SmarTrax & QuickTrax Operation Manual 4. If no tune set was selected, the wheelbase will have to be entered. 5. Turn the steering wheel. The controller will need to detect a change in the pressure switch to continue start-up. 6. Press the foot switch. The controller will need to detect a change in the...
  • Page 23 Right arrow key to zero the Yaw Sensor. 8. Next, select the preferred units of measurement for your SmarTrax controller. Press the Left or Right arrow to select either Feet-Decimal, Feet-Inches, or Metric. Press the Down arrow to set the value 9.
  • Page 24 SmarTrax & QuickTrax Operation Manual 10. Use the Left or Right arrows to program the height of the GPS antenna above ground. When you are finished, press the Down arrow to save the displayed setting. 11. A hydraulic calibration will now be required. See the next section for...

  • Page 25: Hydraulic Calibration

    The first countdown shows the calibration of the right hydraulics and the second countdown shows the calibration of the left hydraulics. If the calibration is successful the SmarTrax will return to the home screen. If it was not successful, some settings may need to be changed and another calibration will need to be performed.
  • Page 26 SmarTrax & QuickTrax Operation Manual When Calibration is complete, the console will beep and the home screen will display. SmarTrax is now ready to operate.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    • SPS Backwards- The SPS was calibrated backwards (i.e. left is right, right is left). If this occurs, the SmarTrax will prompt you to reset the SPS left center and right values and then a new calibration will be necessary.
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  • Page 29: Chapter 4: Configuring System Components

    YSTEM OMPONENTS HAPTER Lightbar The lightbar or Envizio will automatically be configured when connected to a SmarTrax controller. Configuration Receiver Setup RPR 110/115/ Phoenix 200 The RPR 110/115 does not have a front panel that can be used to configure Configuration the receiver.

  • Page 30: Enhancer Configuration

    Enhancer configuration can be done by accessing the ‘GPS Enhancer Configuration’ menu screen on the SmarTrax controller. You can only Configuration access this menu if the SmarTrax controller detects the GPS Enhancer upon initial startup. See Chapter 5 to change the settings for the ‘GPS Enhancer Configuration’ screen.

  • Page 31: Chapter 5: System Screens

    (“v4.0”), and the lower right section (“+11.5Mph”). Upper Left Section The upper left section of the screen displays the word ‘SmarTrax OK’ if the controller unit is working properly. If the controller is not working properly, it will display a brief error message about the problem.

  • Page 32: Upper Right Section

    Acquisition mode to make turns onto the line. The steering control is on and is in the Online mode. Lower Left Section The lower left section of the screen displays the SmarTrax software version number currently running on the controller. Lower Right Section The lower right section of the screen displays actual GPS ground speed of the vehicle as determined by the DGPS.

  • Page 33: Sensitivity Online

    Manual #016-0159-956 Sensitivity OnLine This screen adjusts the sensitivity of the on-line performance. This value can be adjusted between 1 and 20. The higher the value, the more aggressive the machine is on-line. Use the Left and Right arrows to adjust the value.

  • Page 34: Entering The Advanced Menu

    SmarTrax & QuickTrax Operation Manual Entering the Advanced Menu There are five sub-menus for the SmarTrax controller: • Vehicle Setup • GPS Enhancer Configuration (only accessible if the GPS Enhancer is detected) • Tilt Sensor Configuration (only accessible if the tilt sensor is detected) •...

  • Page 35: Vehicle Setup

    Manual #016-0159-956 Vehicle Setup The Vehicle Setup screen allows you to view or set the following vehicle configurations by pressing the Down arrow: • Machine Type • Driving Device (This option cannot be changed) • View Sensor Type • Left, Center, and Right SPS or Yaw Calibration •...

  • Page 36: Driving Device

    The Driving Device screen displays the driving device of the machine you are using (Hydraulic or QuickTrax). This is a display only. Sensor Type The Sensor Type screen displays the type of sensor for which SmarTrax is currently calibrated. This is a display only. Note: If ‘Yaw’...

  • Page 37: Left Sps Calibration

    Manual #016-0159-956 Left SPS Calibration The Left SPS Calibration screen displays the calibrated full left wheel position as well as the current SPS count. To set the Left SPS Calibration, turn the wheels to the full left position. Once you have reached the full-left position, press and hold the Right arrow to program the value into the controller.

  • Page 38: Right Sps Calibration

    SmarTrax & QuickTrax Operation Manual Right SPS Calibration The Right SPS Calibration screen displays the calibrated full right wheel position as well as the current SPS count. To set the Right SPS Calibration, turn the wheels to the full right position.

  • Page 39: Wheel Base

    Manual #016-0159-956 Wheel Base The Wheel Base screen displays the distance from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle. You must set this measurement during the initial set up of the system in order for the system to steer properly. Note: The Wheel Base and Minimum Turning Radius screens will only display the pre-programmed settings if a a...

  • Page 40: Minimum Turning Radius

    SmarTrax & QuickTrax Operation Manual Minimum Turning Radius The Minimum Turning Radius screen allows you to program the tightest circle in which the vehicle can turn. You will only be able to program a Minimum Turning Radius if no Yaw Sensor is detected.

  • Page 41: Antenna Position

    Manual #016-0159-956 Antenna Position The antenna position refers to where the antenna is in respect to the wheels. Setting the Antenna Correction 1. Measure the horizontal distance from the rear axle to the antenna. Press the Left or Right arrow until the measured value is displayed. Antenna Height Antenna height is a critical value that will need to be measured and entered into the controller.

  • Page 42: Steer Pulse Time

    This feature filters out any small spikes in pressure that can occur when the SmarTrax controller is engaged. This setting displays in milliseconds (ms) and represents the amount of time that the controller must read a high-pressure spike before disengaging the system.

  • Page 43: Gps Enhancer Configuration

    You must have GPS messages before the SmarTrax unit will recognize that an enhancer is present. If the enhancer is powered up and working properly, an additional menu will appear on the SmarTrax controller menu between the Vehicle Setup and Console Configuration. Note: •...

  • Page 44: Pitch And Roll

    SmarTrax & QuickTrax Operation Manual Pitch and Roll This sub-menu is for diagnostics and will display the roll and pitch of the enhancer as well as the GPS and enhancer heading. This screen is updated automatically every second and is used to verify that the GPS Enhancer is mounted level.

  • Page 45: Firmware Version Screen

    Manual #016-0159-956 Firmware Version Screen Also included in the enhancer menu options is the Firmware Version screen. This screen displays the current firmware version running on your enhancer. Reset Enhancer Press the Right arrow button to reset the GPS Enhancer. 1.

  • Page 46: Toggle Gpse Bypass

    SmarTrax & QuickTrax Operation Manual Toggle GPSE Bypass Press the Right arrow button to change the status of the GPSE to either ‘Active’ or ‘Bypassed.’ Press the Right arrow to select the desired enhancer status. When you are finished setting the status, press the Down arrow to continue.

  • Page 47: Status Screen

    Manual #016-0159-956 Status Screen The Status Screen displays the current status of the tilt sensor including direction, degrees, and temperature of the sensor. Zero Tilt Angle The Zero Tilt Angle screen allows the tilt sensor to be calibrated for zero angle or level ground.To set the tilt sensor zero, drive the machine on to level ground and press the Right arrow.

  • Page 48: Console Configuration

    SmarTrax & QuickTrax Operation Manual Console The Console Configuration Menu screen allows you to change or set configurations for the SmarTrax console (see list below for configurations Configuration you can set). • LCD Back Light • LCD Contrast • Distance Units •...

  • Page 49: Lcd Contrast

    Manual #016-0159-956 LCD Contrast The LCD Contrast screen allows you to set the screen contrast for better viewing of the screen. Press the Right arrow to adjust the contrast for the console screen. 44% is the recommended setting. Distance Unit Setting The Distance Unit Setting screen allows you to set the distance measurement to display in either feet or metric measurement.

  • Page 50: Speed Unit Setting

    SmarTrax & QuickTrax Operation Manual Speed Unit Setting The Speed Unit Setting screen allows you to set the unit of measurement for speed, either in MPH or Km/H. Press the Left or Right arrow button until the desired speed unit is displayed.

  • Page 51: Key Beep

    Manual #016-0159-956 Key Beep The Key Beep screen allows you to set the key beep for the screen. If Key Beep is set to On, there will be a beep after each button push. If the Key Beep is set to Off, there will be no beeps after a button is pressed. Press the Right arrow to select from On or Off.

  • Page 52: Status Menu

    SmarTrax & QuickTrax Operation Manual Status Menu The Status Menu screen allows you to view or set the following system configurations: • Troubleshooting Screen • Delta Time • Error Log • GPS Date and Time • Yaw Rate (if a Yaw Sensor is detected) •...

  • Page 53: Delta Time

    Manual #016-0159-956 Delta Time The Delta Time screen displays the actual receiver speed in the lower right- hand portion of the screen:.1 = 10 Hz and.2 = 5 Hz. It also displays the calculated receiver speed in the lower left-hand portion of the screen. Error Log The Error Log screen displays the error logs (if any) for the system.

  • Page 54: Yaw Rate

    The Time VS Inch Status screen shows performance statistics for the Smartrax system. It shows the percentage of time the system is within 1, 4, and 8 inches of the target position for the last hour that the system has been engaged.

  • Page 55: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING HAPTER If you encounter an error while running the SmarTrax controller, it could be for a number of reasons. This chapter lists some potential problems you could encounter and how to correct them. In this chapter you will see: •...
  • Page 56 Decrease the speed of and the controller has shut the vehicle and re- down. engage the SmarTrax controller. No DGPS Pos The SmarTrax is not getting a Check the receiver position solution. connections and configuration. NoLB GER Msg The GER message function...
  • Page 57 Manual #016-0159-956 Error Message Problem Solution No GPS/VTG The VTG message on the Turn the VTG receiver is Off. message for the receiver On. No GPS/GGA No GPS information or GGA Verify proper GPS is turned off. setup. Max Yaw Maximum Yaw rate exceeded Slow down the while steering engaged.

  • Page 58: Mechanical Problems

    Mechanical Mechanical problems with the vehicle can cause the SmarTrax controller to not work properly. Before you start troubleshooting the system, trace all Problems hoses and wires to make sure that they are connected to the proper ports and connectors.
  • Page 59 Manual #016-0159-956 Mechanical Problem Solution Cannot pulse left or 1. Check the hose and cable connections. right. 2. Check the solenoids for proper connection and voltage (12 VDC). 3. Adjust sequence valve (for closed center). 4. Adjust pressure relief cartridge. 5.

  • Page 60: Operational Problems

    Operational Problem Solution The system will not find 1. Make sure that SmarTrax is engaged and dis- plays ‘OK’ on the home screen. the line. 2. Make sure that you have an unobstructed GPS signal.
  • Page 61 Manual #016-0159-956 Operational Problem Solution System disengages when 1. Turn the Relief Valve in. the auxiliary hydraulic 2. Turn the screw on the needle valve out. functions are operated. 3. Turn the screw on the pressure switch in. Vehicle veers in one 1.
  • Page 62 In this section you will find system diagrams for the following: • Invicta 115/RGL 600 Universal/SmarTrax • Viper/Invicta 115/RGL 600 Universal/SmarTrax • Invicta 210 or 310/RGL 600 SmarTrax Guidance • Viper/Invicta 210 or 310/RGL 500 SmarTrax Guidance • RGL 600/SmarTrax/Non-Raven Receiver •...
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  • Page 71 ALIBRATION The calibration card on the next page is included for your convenience. As you are calibrating the SmarTrax system, be sure to write your calibration numbers on the calibration card and insert it into the plastic envelope that was provided with the system. This will ensure that you always have your...
  • Page 72 SmarTrax & QuickTrax Operation Manual SmarTrax Calibration Numbers SmarTrax Calibration Numbers Minimum Turn Radius _____________ Minimum Turn Radius _____________ Wheel Base _____________ Wheel Base _____________ Antenna Position _____________ Line Acquire Aggressiveness _____________ Antenna Correction _____________ OnLine Sensitivity _____________ Line Acquire Aggressiveness...
  • Page 73 How Can I Get Service? Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven Dealer. If your Dealer agrees with the warranty claim, the Dealer will send the part and proof of purchase to their distributor or to Raven Industries for final approval.

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