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Raven SmarTrax Installation Manual

Buhler versatile row crop r2 series 250, 280, and 305 (including ultrasteer) and 260, 290, and 310 series
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Buhler Versatile Row Crop R2 Series
250, 280, and 305 (Including UltraSteer)
and 260, 290, and 310 Series
SmarTrax™ Installation Manual
P/N 016-5031-002 Rev. C
05/15
E25178
Copyright 2012, 2014, 2015
P/N 016-5031-002 Rev. C
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  • Page 1 Buhler Versatile Row Crop R2 Series 250, 280, and 305 (Including UltraSteer) and 260, 290, and 310 Series SmarTrax™ Installation Manual P/N 016-5031-002 Rev. C 05/15 E25178 Copyright 2012, 2014, 2015 P/N 016-5031-002 Rev. C...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connect the Factory-Installed Enable Switch (If Applicable) ........... 31 Install the Master Switch ......................32 Install the Valve Harness ......................33 Install the Chassis Cable - SmarTrax-Only Systems (If Applicable) ........37 Connect SmarTrax to an Existing Chassis Cable (If Applicable) ..........37 System Diagrams ........................38 Chapter 6 Startup Procedures ..............
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Calibrate the SmarTrax System ....................44 Buhler Versatile Row Crop R2 Series 250-310 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 turned off for the duration of the installation process. P/N 016-5031-002 Rev. C...

  • 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 117-5031-002) TABLE 1. Picture Item Description Part Number Qty. Mount - M10 Stud Linear Sensor 103-0001-030 Switch - Master 063-0173-545 Transducer - 0-3000 PSI Pressure 422-0000-086 Clamp - 1-7/8” Muffler 435-3003-055 Spacer - 0.406” ID x 0.75” OD x 0.75” Long 107-0172-037 Spacer - 0.406”...
  • Page 12 Nut - 3/8”-16 Nylon Insert Lock 312-4001-109 Washer - 5/16” Lock 313-1000-019 Washer - 5/8” Lock 313-1000-045 Washer - 5/16” Flat 313-2300-012 Washer - 3/8” Flat 313-2300-043 Washer - 8 mm Steel Flat 313-2300-121 Buhler Versatile Row Crop R2 Series 250-310 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 13 Hydraulic Hose - -8 ORFS (F) to -6 ORFS 214-1000-903 90° - 84” Node Installation Kit (P/N 117-5030-005) TABLE 3. Picture Item Description Part Number Qty. Manual - SmarTrax and SmartSteer Not Pictured 016-0171-277 Calibration & Operation Node - SmarTrax CAN Control 063-0173-228 P/N 016-5031-002 Rev. C...
  • Page 14 Node Installation Kit (P/N 117-5030-005) TABLE 3. Picture Item Description Part Number Qty. Assembly - SmarTrax Enable Foot Switch 063-0172-470 Cable - SmarTrax Node Harness 115-4001-109 Note: The node installation kit is sold separately. Buhler Versatile Row Crop R2 Series 250-310 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: Install Fittings In The Smartrax Valve

    Install Fittings in the SmarTrax Valve Before mounting the SmarTrax valve (P/N 334-0003-088) in 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

    SmarTrax Valve Mounting Location FIGURE 2. Identify the SmarTrax valve (P/N 334-0003-088) mounting location inside the machine’s right fender. Using the holes in the bottom of the valve as a guide, drill at least three holes into the right fender.

  • Page 18: Install The Left And Right Steering Hoses

    Remove the floor mat and cover plate to access the steering lines. Steering Lines FIGURE 5. Left Steering Right Line Steering Line Identify the machine’s left and right steering lines. Disconnect the left steering hose from the steel line. Buhler Versatile Row Crop R2 Series 250-310 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 19: Install The Pressure And Tank Hoses

    Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-631) on the 90° end of the installed tee fitting. Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the fitting installed in Port A of the SmarTrax valve. Disconnect the machine’s right steering hose from the steel line.
  • Page 20 Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-903) on the 90° end of the installed tee fitting. Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the fitting installed in Port P of the SmarTrax valve. Disconnect the machine’s tank hose from the steel line.

  • Page 21: Install The Load Sense Hoses

    Disconnect the machine’s load sense hose from the steel line and the machine’s priority valve. Note: Keep the hose for future use. It will be needed in the future if SmarTrax is ever removed from the machine. Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-629) on the steel load sense line.

  • Page 22: Hydraulic Diagram

    Chapter 3 Hydraulic Diagram Buhler Versatile Row Crop R2 Series 250-310 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 23: Wheel Angle Sensor Installation

    W heel Angle Sensor CHAPTER C h a p t e r 4 Installation Assemble the Wheel Angle Sensor (WAS) WAS Assembly FIGURE 1. Install the M10 stud linear sensor mount (P/N 103-0001-030) and M10 jam nut (P/N 312-1001-035) on the base-end (where the cable is connected) of the 250 mm non-contact linear wheel angle sensor (P/N 063- 0181-017).

  • Page 24: Mount The Was

    Insert the machine’s bolt into the hole in the axle mounting bracket. Install a 5/8” lock washer (P/N 313-1000-045) on the end of the machine’s bolt. Note: The lock washer will space the mounting bracket away from the differential housing. Buhler Versatile Row Crop R2 Series 250-310 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 25 Wheel Angle Sensor Installation Axle Mounting Bracket Installed FIGURE 4. Install the axle mounting bracket on the front axle differential housing by reinstalling the machine’s axle bolt. M10 Bolt Inserted into Rod Mounting Bracket FIGURE 5. Insert the M10 x 1.5 x 60 mm metric hex bolt (P/N 311-0070-025) into the rod mounting bracket (P/N 107- 0172-030).
  • Page 26 Also verify that the sensor moves freely and is not being damaged within its range of motion. The muffler clamp nuts may have to be loosened and the clamp’s position on the tie rod adjusted. Buhler Versatile Row Crop R2 Series 250-310 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 27: Models 260, 290, And 310

    Wheel Angle Sensor Installation Cable Secured FIGURE 9. Secured with Cable Ties on Sensor Body Route the WAS cable along the body of the sensor (toward the rod-end) and to the radiator and secure it with plastic cable ties. Important: Allow enough slack in the cable to allow the front axle to move laterally.
  • Page 28 M10 Bolt Inserted into Rod Mounting Bracket FIGURE 12. Insert the M10 x 1.5 x 60 mm metric hex bolt (P/N 311-0070-025) into the rod mounting bracket (P/N 107- 0172-030). Buhler Versatile Row Crop R2 Series 250-310 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 29 Wheel Angle Sensor Installation Rod Mounting Bracket Installed FIGURE 13. Remove the nuts and clamp from the 1-7/8” muffler clamp (P/N 435-3003-055) and install the U-bolt around the right side of the tie rod with the U-bolt pointing toward the hydraulic cylinder. Install the clamp as shown in Figure 6 above using the 5/16”...
  • Page 30 Also verify that the sensor moves freely and is not being damaged within its range of motion. The muffler clamp nuts may have to be loosened and the clamp’s position on the tie rod adjusted. Buhler Versatile Row Crop R2 Series 250-310 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 31: Cab Component Installation

    Prepare the Cab for Installation - Models 250, 280, and 305 Node Mounting Location FIGURE 1. Identify the SmarTrax node (P/N 063-0173-228) mounting location behind the seat. Place the node on the floor mat. Using the holes in the node as a guide, drill three holes through the floor mat.
  • Page 32 Tighten the bolts on the harness connectors to secure the connections. Install the node on the bolts protruding through the floor mat and secure it with three 3/8”-16 nylon insert lock nuts (P/N 312-4001-109). Buhler Versatile Row Crop R2 Series 250-310 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 33: Prepare The Cab For Installation - Models 260, 290, And 310

    Prepare the Cab for Installation - Models 260, 290, and 310 Node Mounting Location FIGURE 4. Identify the SmarTrax node (P/N 063-0173-228) mounting location on the wall to the right of the operator’s seat. Install the two large, rectangular connectors of the node harness (P/N 115-4001-109) into the correct ports of the node.

  • Page 34: 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 35: Install The Foot Switch (If Applicable)

    Cab Component Installation Install the Foot Switch (If Applicable) Foot Switch Installed FIGURE 7. Select a suitable location for the foot switch (P/N 063-0172-470) to be installed. Note: The foot switch should be installed in a location where the operator has easy access to it and is able to fully press the pedal.

  • Page 36: Install The Master Switch

    Chapter 5 6-pin Connector Connected to Factory-Installed Cable FIGURE 9. Connect the TO FACTORY CONNECTOR “RAVEN” connector on the finger toggle enable adapter cable to the 6-pin RAVEN connector on the factory-installed cable connector. Install the Master Switch Master Switch Installation Location FIGURE 10.

  • Page 37: Install The Valve Harness

    Master Switch Installed FIGURE 11. Route the 4-pin connector of the SmarTrax tee safety harness (P/N 115-4001-209) through the bottom of the armrest console and into the open port. Connect the 4-pin connector to the connector on the master switch (P/N 063-0173-545).
  • Page 38 Chapter 5 Valve Harness Routed Out of Cab FIGURE 13. Route the valve harness through the access plate in the back of the cab and toward the SmarTrax valve (P/N 334-0003-088). Note: It may be necessary to create a notch in the access plate to accommodate the valve harness and power cable.
  • Page 39 Cab Component Installation WAS Connection FIGURE 15. Route the WAS connection along the frame and connect it to the cable of the installed WAS (P/N 063-0181- 017). Note: Secure excess cable with plastic cable ties. P/N 016-5031-002 Rev. C...
  • Page 40 Chapter 5 Valve Harness Wiring Diagram FIGURE 16. Buhler Versatile Row Crop R2 Series 250-310 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 41: Install The Chassis Cable - Smartrax-Only Systems (If Applicable)

    If the machine does not contain an existing chassis power system (such as AutoBoom, product control, etc.), it is necessary to install the chassis power cable to operate the SmarTrax system. If a CAN system already exists on the machine, refer to Connect SmarTrax to an Existing Chassis Cable (If Applicable) below to connect the power to the SmarTrax system.

  • Page 42: System Diagrams

    Chapter 5 System Diagrams Existing Chassis System Wiring Diagram FIGURE 17. Buhler Versatile Row Crop R2 Series 250-310 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 43 Cab Component Installation Envizio Pro II with Slingshot FIGURE 18. P/N 016-5031-002 Rev. C...
  • Page 44 Chapter 5 Viper Pro/Envizio Pro with Slingshot FIGURE 19. Buhler Versatile Row Crop R2 Series 250-310 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 45 Cab Component Installation Cruizer II with Slingshot FIGURE 20. P/N 016-5031-002 Rev. C...
  • Page 46 Chapter 5 Buhler Versatile Row Crop R2 Series 250-310 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 47: Startup Procedures

    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 016-0171-277) or contact your local Raven dealer.
  • Page 48 Chapter 6 Calibrate the SmarTrax System Refer to the SmarTrax & SmartSteer Calibration and Operation Manual (P/N 016-0171-277) for instructions on calibrating the SmarTrax system, adjusting system settings, and system operation. Buhler Versatile Row Crop R2 Series 250-310 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 49 Index Cab Component Installation Connecting SmarTrax to an Existing Chassis Cable 37 Connecting the Factory-Installed Enable Switch (If Applicable) 31 Installing the Chassis Cable - SmarTrax-Only Systems 37 Installing the Foot Switch 31 Installing the Master Switch 32 Installing the SmarTrax Node 27...
  • Page 50 Index Buhler Versatile Row Crop R2 Series 250-310 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 51 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...
  • Page 52 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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