Recommendations; Point Of Reference; Updates - Raven SmarTrax Installation Manual

Chapter 2

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.
Note:
If your machine is not listed, install the antenna on the front-center of the cab.
Note:
The units in the table below are measured in inches. To convert the values to centimeters, multiply
the listed value by 2.54.
Note:
The values in the table below must be converted into feet or meters before being entered into the
field computer.
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To convert the values to feet, divide the listed value by 12.
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To convert the values to meters, multiply the listed value by 0.0254.
Machine Preset
Apache AS1220
Apache AS720/1020
•
Ensure the machine's hydraulic filters have been recently changed and there are no issues with the
machine's hydraulic system (e.g., pump issues, faulty hydraulic motors, fine metal deposits in the hydraulic
hoses, etc.).
•
Ensure the machine's hydraulic system is using fresh oil and debris is flushed from the hydraulic hoses,
valves, and filters.
Raven Industries recommends the following best practices when installing the SmarTrax system:
•
Use part numbers to identify the parts.
•
Do not remove the plastic wrap from a part until it is necessary for installation.
•
Do not remove plastic caps from a part until it is necessary for installation.

Point of Reference

The instructions in this manual assume that you are standing behind the machine, looking toward the cab.

Updates

Software and manual updates are available on the Raven Applied Technology website:
4 Apache ASXX20 Series, Model Year 2012 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual
Antenna X Position Antenna Y Position
(left to right) (from the rear wheel
axle to the antenna
position on the cab
Centered
Centered
http://www.ravenhelp.com
Antenna Z Position
(ground to top of
antenna in inches)
in inches)
138
126
140.5
132