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ROS SmarTrax™ Calibration &
Operation Manual
P/N 016-9001-022 Rev. D
06/17
E29694
Copyright 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017

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  • Page 1 ROS SmarTrax™ Calibration & Operation Manual P/N 016-9001-022 Rev. D 06/17 E29694 Copyright 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017...
  • 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

    Calibrate the SmarTrax System ........................... 16 System Disengage Calibration ............................16 SmarTrax Systems with a Pressure or Flow Switch Installed ............16 SmarTrax Systems with a Pressure Transducer Installed ............... 17 Engage Switch and Node Orientation .........................19 Wheel Angle Sensor (SPS) Calibration - If Applicable ...................20...
  • Page 4 Reset Calibration ..................................37 Routine Operation ..............................38 Engage SmarTrax .................................38 Updating the Node ................................38 System Settings ..................................39 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting....................41 Node ....................................41 Error Messages ................................42 SmarTrax Operation ..............................44 Chapter 5 System Diagrams ....................49 ROS SmarTrax™ Calibration & Operation Manual...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Installation Manual. Failure to follow safety instructions may lead to equipment damage, personal 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.

  • 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

    Congratulations on your purchase of the Raven SmarTrax system! This system is designed to provide cutting-edge, hands-free steering of the machine via Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates. The instructions in this manual are designed to assist in the proper calibration and operation of the SmarTrax system when used with the Viper 4 field computer.

  • Page 8: Antenna Installation

    HAPTER ANTENNA INSTALLATION The machine presets loaded into the SmarTrax system software are based on the location of the antenna at the time the SmarTrax system was developed for your particular machine. If the antenna is not positioned exactly in the position configured in the software, the system will not acquire and remain on the desired path and/or system performance may degrade over time.

  • Page 9: Point Of Reference

    Software and manual updates are available on the Raven Applied Technology website. http://www.ravenhelp.com Sign up for email alerts, and you will be automatically notified when updates for your Raven products are available on the website! At Raven Industries, we strive to make your experience with our products as rewarding as possible.
  • Page 10 HAPTER ROS SmarTrax™ Calibration & Operation Manual...

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Viper 4

    CHAPTER C H A P T E R 3 WIDGET AND BUTTON DEFINITIONS The following are common status or mode information which may be while the SmarTrax system is engaged: Display Message The SmarTrax node is detected, but the operator must accept responsibility for the operation of the SmarTrax system.

  • Page 12: Initial Startup

    Viper 4. Allow several minutes for data transfer to complete before calibrating SmarTrax. NOTE: The Rx and Tx diagnostic LEDs on the SmarTrax node will flash rapidly during the data transfer. The Rx and TX lights will flash slowly or turn off when the data transfer is complete. Attempting to access the SmartTrax configuration screen while language data is transferring will open a message asking the user to try again later.
  • Page 13 5. Select GPS Out from the Ports drop-down box. 6. Select the Set for SmarTrax box so that the blue check mark is present. 7. Verify that the GPS settings match the settings shown in the right picture in Figure 1 above.

  • Page 14: External 600S Gps Receiver

    10. Verify that SmarTrax GPS on DGPS is displayed and selected as shown in Figure 4 above. NOTE: If SmarTrax GPS on DGPS is not visible in the list, inspect cable connections to ensure they are installed securely, then press the Retry icon again. Refer to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting beginning on page 41 for further information.
  • Page 15 4. Verify that the SmarTrax and 600S are listed in the Serial Device Setup screen. NOTE: If SmarTrax and 600S is not visible in the list, inspect cable connections to ensure they are installed securely, then press the Retry icon again. Refer to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting beginning on page 41 for further information.

  • Page 16: External Gps Receiver

    Refer to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting beginning on page 41 for further information. EXTERNAL GPS RECEIVER The steps below apply only to Viper 4 computers with an external GPS receiver other than model 600S. FIGURE 6. Serial Device Setup Screen Edit Serial Devices 1. Select Edit. ROS SmarTrax™ Calibration & Operation Manual...
  • Page 17 6. Verify that SmarTrax on DGPS is visible and selected. NOTE: If SmarTrax GPS on DGPS is not visible and selected in the list, refer to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting beginning on page 41 for further information. P/N 016-9001-022 Rev. D...

  • Page 18: Smartrax Terms Of Use

    Edit SmarTrax Read and accept the Operator Liability Warning. If the operator does not accept liability, the SmarTrax system will disable and cannot be reengaged until the liability warning is accepted. The Operator Liability Warning screen will appear each time the Viper 4 is turned on or rebooted.

  • Page 19: Machine-Specific Configuration

    (such as guidance width) that must be entered into the field computer. Before the SmarTrax system may be enabled, the SmarTrax system must be calibrated for the specific vehicle being used. Complete the following steps to configure the machine specifications in the Viper 4 and the SmarTrax system.

  • Page 20: Calibrate The Smartrax System

    This section applies only to SmarTrax systems utilizing a pressure or flow switch to disengage the SmarTrax system when the steering wheel is turned. If a pressure transducer is installed in the SmarTrax system, refer to the SmarTrax Systems with a Pressure Transducer Installed section on page 17 to calibrate the SmarTrax system.

  • Page 21: Smartrax Systems With A Pressure Transducer Installed

    This section applies only to SmarTrax systems utilizing pressure transducers to disengage the SmarTrax system when the steering wheel is turned. If a pressure or flow switch is installed in the SmarTrax, system, refer to the SmarTrax Systems with a Pressure or Flow Switch Installed section on page 16 to calibrate the SmarTrax system.
  • Page 22 1. Select Next. The following screen will appear: FIGURE 14. Transducer Calibrating Screen 2. When prompted, turn the steering wheel 90° to allow the SmarTrax system to detect the hydraulic pressure change. Once the system has detected the static and differential pressures, a screen displaying the steering wheel status will appear.

  • Page 23: Engage Switch And Node Orientation

    1. Review the on-screen instructions. 2. Press and release the foot switch or engage switch. NOTE: The SmarTrax Setup Wizard will automatically advance to the next step in the calibration process when the engage switch is detected. FIGURE 15. Node Orientation Screen 3.

  • Page 24: Wheel Angle Sensor (Sps) Calibration - If Applicable

    Left and Center values and Center and Right values must exceed 100. The SPS/WAS calibration is required only if a SPS/WAS is installed in the SmarTrax system. If no SPS/WAS is detected by SmarTrax, the system calibration wizard will proceed to the next step in the calibration process. If a SPS/WAS is installed, the following screen will be displayed: FIGURE 16.
  • Page 25 VIPER 4 NOTICE The Wheel Base, Antenna Position, and Antenna Height values are critical to the operation of the SmarTrax system. Measure these dimensions accurately to ensure optimal SmarTrax system performance! FIGURE 17. Articulated Machine Measurements ANTENNA FORE/AFT MEASUREMENT ANTENNA...
  • Page 26 For swather machines, the rear wheels MUST be positioned behind the pivot point and pointing forward to reflect the tire position during normal, straight line operation. To figure the wheelbase distance, measure from the center of the rear tire to the center of the front tire. ROS SmarTrax™ Calibration & Operation Manual...
  • Page 27 The Wheel Base, Antenna Position, and Antenna Height values are critical to the operation of the SmarTrax system. Measure these dimensions accurately to ensure optimal SmarTrax system performance! FIGURE 19. Wheel Base Configuration Screen 1. To figure the machine’s wheel base, measure the distance from the center of the machine’s front axle to the center of the rear axle.

  • Page 28: Enhanced Tilt Calibration

    HAPTER antenna is located 3 feet behind the rear axle, the value would be entered as -3. Raven Industries recommends mounting the antenna in front or even with the rear axle. 6. Select Next. 7. To figure the Antenna Height, measure the distance from the ground to the antenna base mounting plate.
  • Page 29 VIPER 4 FIGURE 23. Machine’s Rear Axle Marked Before Enhanced Tilt Calibration 3. Place flags or markers on the outside of each rear wheel aligned with the axle. FIGURE 24. Tilt Calibration Screen 4. Select the arrow at the bottom of the screen to begin calibration. The following screen will appear: FIGURE 25.
  • Page 30 3 ft, and the Fore/Aft must be less than 3 ft. The rear wheels will not necessarily end up aligned exactly with the markers to get the Fore/Aft number to turn black. FIGURE 28. Calibration Complete 8. Select Next. ROS SmarTrax™ Calibration & Operation Manual...

  • Page 31: Calibrate The Machine's Steering System

    Advanced Setup Tools and System Diagnostics section on page 30. After the initial calibration of the SmarTrax system is complete, it is necessary to calibrate the machine’s steering system. This allows the SmarTrax to learn the hydraulic capabilities of the machine for optimal steering performance in the field.

  • Page 32: Start A Job

    System tools allow fine-tuning of the system to adjust for operating conditions and improve steering accuracy. To adjust the steering response in the field computer, press and hold the SmarTrax widget while within a job. The following screen will appear:...

  • Page 33: Line Acquisition (La) Mode And Aggressiveness

    24 inches [60 cm] from the desired path. If the machine does not approach the guidance line as quickly as desired, increase the LA Aggressiveness value one increment at a time, allowing SmarTrax at least 30 seconds between adjustments to adjust to the change in the value.

  • Page 34: On-Line (Ol) Mode And Sensitivity

    If the machine tends to slowly weave across the guidance line and does not remain within 24 inches [60 cm] of the desired path, increase the OL Sensitivity value one increment at a time, allowing SmarTrax at least 30 seconds between adjustment to adjust to the change in the value.
  • Page 35 SmarTrax System Information • Machine Type - Displays the machine type or model selected during the SmarTrax calibration wizard. This information cannot be changed without resetting the SmarTrax system. Generic machine types which may be displayed in this area include: ◦...

  • Page 36: Diagnostics Tab

    System Diagnostic • Left and Right Manual Steer - Used to manually test the SmarTrax system. Select one of the numeric settings (1 being very low, 6 being very high) positioned around the steering wheel graphic or the Min or Max button to steer the machine.
  • Page 37 Anti-Oscillation automatically turns on when an articulated machine is selected during the machine configuration stage of the SmarTrax setup. Enabling this feature with any machine that is not articulated may degrade the system performance.

  • Page 38: Sensor Status

    0. During normal operation, the value will likely show a value other than 0. • If the SmarTrax system detects a SPS/WAS during calibration, the SPS Sensor Status area of the screen displays the SPS/WAS sensor status information. If no SPS/WAS was detected, this field will remain blank.

  • Page 39: Smartrax 3D Compensation Tab

    • 3D Compensation - Touch the 3D Compensation status button to toggle the 3D compensation features on or off. When disabled, the SmarTrax system will not adjust the displayed guidance path for any machine tilt during field operations.

  • Page 40: Gps Setup Tab

    Decreasing the HDOP limit may cause SmarTrax to disengage more often. • SmarTrax GPS Baud - The rate the system uses to communicate with the GPS receiver. This value is typically set to 19200, but it can be changed to match the baud rate of receivers that cannot be easily changed to 19200.

  • Page 41: Error Log Tab

    SmarTrax Error Log • Error Log - Displays the last 10 errors that have appeared in the SmarTrax status area of the Viper 4 and the time they occurred. • Vehicle Database Version - The vehicle database version currently installed on the SmarTrax control node. It contains the list of machine tune sets, measurements, and driving devices available.

  • Page 42: Routine Operation

    The SmarTrax steering may also be engaged using the following methods: • Tap the foot switch or rocker switch to engage SmarTrax features without touching the Viper 4 display. • Press the SmarTrax on-screen status widget to engage the SmarTrax during field operation.

  • Page 43: System Settings

    VIPER 4 SYSTEM SETTINGS Average Suggested System Setting Function Setting Range The LA Aggressiveness value affects how Line Acquisition (LA) quickly the machine steers toward a displayed 4 to 16 Aggressiveness guidance line when it is traveling further than 24 inches [60 cm] from the desired path. The OL Sensitivity value affects the response of OnLine (OL) Sensitivity 4 to 20...
  • Page 44 HAPTER ROS SmarTrax™ Calibration & Operation Manual...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER C H A P T E R 4 NODE The SmarTrax CAN control node features several green light-emitting diodes (LEDs) which may be used to diagnose issues within the SmarTrax system. NOTE: If the LEDs are not displayed as outlined in the figure below or are all on continuously, check the CAN connections and the control cable connections on the node.

  • Page 46: Error Messages

    The SPS/WAS has been detected but not Cal SPS Calibrate the SPS/WAS. calibrated. • Verify that the SmarTrax hydraulic hose, The Gain values are too far apart. fitting, and valve connections are secure and no leaks are present. GAIN DIFFERENTIAL...
  • Page 47 3D terrain compensation has been The SmarTrax node must be repaired or TC Error disabled because a gyro has failed but replaced. Contact your local Raven SmarTrax may still be used.

  • Page 48: Smartrax Operation

    Test for +12VDC using a voltmeter. voltage to run the system. • Test the cable voltage from the The field computer or cabling is field computer to the node. defective. • Replace the field computer. ROS SmarTrax™ Calibration & Operation Manual...
  • Page 49 The node is not communicating Check the LEDs on the node to properly. ensure proper communication. There is an error in the SmarTrax Identify and correct system errors. system. Test the voltage (12V) and ground at the disengage switch and pressure transducers.
  • Page 50 Engage the SmarTrax system. The GPS signal is hindered by the Disable the GL1DE speed filter. GL1DE speed filter. (Phoenix 300 receivers only) SmarTrax will not find the guidance The LA Aggressiveness setting is Increase the LA Aggressiveness line. too low.
  • Page 51 Steering wheel is difficult to turn Verify the load sense hoses are when attempting to turn the Load sense hose connections are installed correctly on the SmarTrax vehicle while SmarTrax is not installed incorrectly. valve. engaged. P/N 016-9001-022 Rev. D...
  • Page 52 The cable connection to the Verify the connection to the transducer is improperly transducer is correct and secure. connected or loose. ROS SmarTrax™ Calibration & Operation Manual...

  • Page 53: Chapter 5 System Diagrams

    The diagrams contained in this chapter may be helpful when installing or troubleshooting the SmarTrax system. Some of the diagrams may show optional features or components not required for SmarTrax operation and may not necessarily apply to the SmarTrax system installed on the machine.
  • Page 54 HAPTER FIGURE 1. SmarTrax Installation - Steer Only with Viper 4, 600S, and Field Hub ROS SmarTrax™ Calibration & Operation Manual...
  • Page 55 Diagnostics Tab 32 Error Log Tab 37 GPS Setup Tab 36 Reset Calibration 37 Sensor Status 34 SmarTrax 3D Compensation Tab 35 System Information Tab 30 Calibrating the Machine’s Steering System Calibrating the SmarTrax System Configuring Wheel Base and Antenna Offsets 20...
  • Page 56 Index ROS SmarTrax™ Calibration & Operation Manual...
  • Page 57 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 58 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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