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- Page 1 Unverferth NutriMax™ Applicator ISO Steerable Hitch Installation & Operation Manual P/N 016-4001-133 Rev. B 07/17 E28236 Copyright 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Install the Proximity Switch ..........................15 Install the Steerable Hitch Wiring ........................16 Connect Steerable Hitch to a Raven ISO Product Control System (If Applicable) ........16 Connect Steerable Hitch to John Deere Rate Controller (If Applicable) ............16 Connect the Steerable Hitch Harness to the Valve and Sensors ...............16... - Page 4 Table of Contents System Alarms ..................................34 System Issues ..................................34 Unverferth NutriMax™ Applicator ISO Steerable Hitch Installation & Operation Manual...
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Page 5: Important Safety Information
Steerable Hitch system. • Follow all safety information presented within this manual. • If you require assistance with any portion of the installation or service of your Raven equipment, contact Raven or Unverferth for support. • Follow all safety labels affixed to the Steerable Hitch system components. Be sure to keep safety labels in good condition and replace any missing or damaged labels. -
Page 6: Instructions For Hose Routing
HAPTER INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOSE ROUTING The word “hose” is used to mean all flexible fluid carrying components. Follow existing hoses as much as possible and use these guidelines: Hoses should not contact or be attached to: • Components with high vibration forces •... -
Page 7: Instructions For Wire Routing
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • High pressure wash INSTRUCTIONS FOR WIRE ROUTING The word “harness” is used to mean all electrical leads and cables, bundled and unbundled. When installing harness, secure it at least every 30 cm (12in) to the frame. Follow existing harness as much as possible and use these guidelines: Harness should not contact or be attached to: •... - Page 8 HAPTER • Avoid sharp twisting or flexing of harnesses in short distances • Connectors and splices should not be located in harness sections that move Protect harnesses from: • Foreign objects such as rocks that may fall or be thrown by the unit •...
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Page 9: Chapter 2 Introduction
RECOMMENDATIONS Raven Industries recommends the following best practices when installing or operating the Steerable Hitch system for the first time, at the start of the season, or when moving the Steerable Hitch system to another machine: •... -
Page 10: Hydraulic Fittings
Software and manual updates are available on the Raven Applied Technology website: http://www.ravenhelp.com 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. -
Page 11: Gen Iii Installation Kit
INTRODUCTION GEN III INSTALLATION KIT NOTE: The ISO node (P/N 063-0173-445) is included in the Unverferth Steerable Hitch installation kit. Contact your local Unverferth dealer for ordering information. TABLE 1. Gen III Installation Kit (P/N 117-4001-133, UM 9007473) Picture Item Description Part Number Qty. -
Page 12: Unverferth Installation Kit
HAPTER UNVERFERTH INSTALLATION KIT TABLE 2. Unverferth Installation Kit (P/N 412003BFS) Item Description Part Number Qty. Bracket - Sensor Mounting 410905 Bracket - Steerable Hitch Valve Mounting 410916 Bracket - Proximity Switch Mounting 410920 Bracket - Node Mounting 410927 Bracket - Cylinder Lock 411149 Tie - Cable 9000107... - Page 13 9006176 Adapter Fitting - 3/4”-16 SAE O-Ring Union 98508 Node - ISO Steerable Hitch 9006470 Cable - John Deere ISO to Raven ISO Adapter 9007794 Cable - Raven ISO to ISO Terminator 9006744 Kit - ISO Steerable Hitch Applicator 9007473 Screw - 5/16”-18 x 3/4”...
- Page 14 HAPTER TABLE 2. Unverferth Installation Kit (P/N 412003BFS) Item Description Part Number Qty. Nut - #8-32 Serrated Flange 9006041 Screw - #8-32 9006042 Fitting - Tee, 9/16” JIC (M) x 9/16” JIC (M) x 3/4” SAE O- 9006168 Ring (M) Console - Steerable Hitch Switch Box 9007594 Cable, Switch Box Signals...
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Page 15: Chapter 3 Steerable Hitch Component Installation
S TEERABLE HITCH CHAPTER C H A P T E R 3 COMPONENT INSTALLATION INSTALL THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FIGURE 1. Hydraulic Valve Installed 1. Install the hydraulic valve mounting bracket to the Steerable Hitch tongue using the supplied hardware. 2. Mount the Steerable Hitch hydraulic valve (P/N 063-0131-130) on the valve mounting bracket using the supplied hardware. - Page 16 HAPTER FIGURE 3. Tank Hose Installed 6. Install a tee fitting in Port T of the Steerable Hitch valve. 7. Connect the new tank hose to one end of the installed tee fitting. 8. Install a hydraulic hose on the remaining end of the tee fitting. 9.
- Page 17 STEERABLE HITCH COMPONENT INSTALLATION 17. Install a hydraulic hose on the remaining end of the tee fitting at the base-end of the machine’s right hitch cylinder. 18. Connect the other end of the hose to the rod-end of the machine’s left hitch cylinder. FIGURE 5.
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Page 18: Install The Steerable Hitch Node
HAPTER INSTALL THE STEERABLE HITCH NODE 1. Install the Steerable Hitch node (P/N 063-0173-445) on the node mounting bracket (UM410927B) using the supplied hardware. FIGURE 6. Node Mounting Location 2. Locate the square crossbar under the front of the tank. 3. -
Page 19: Install The Proximity Switch
STEERABLE HITCH COMPONENT INSTALLATION 6. Mount the sensor bracket on the machine’s tongue using the supplied hardware. FIGURE 8. Rotary Sensor Alignment Groove on Bolt Head Rotary Sensor Cable Aligned with Groove on Bolt 7. Align the groove on the bolt head with the cable coming out of the sensor. IMPORTANT: The sensor must be aligned so that the output is near zero when the hitch is centered. -
Page 20: Install The Steerable Hitch Wiring
1. Locate and remove the existing ISO terminator from the John Deere rate control cable’s 2-pin and 12-pin connectors. 2. Install the John Deere ISO to Raven ISO adapter cable (P/N 115-7300-066) on the rate control cable. 3. Connect the Steerable Hitch harness (P/N 115-7302-017) to the John Deere ISO to Raven ISO adapter cable. -
Page 21: System Diagrams
STEERABLE HITCH COMPONENT INSTALLATION SYSTEM DIAGRAMS P/N 016-4001-133 Rev. B... - Page 22 HAPTER Unverferth NutriMax™ Applicator ISO Steerable Hitch Installation & Operation Manual...
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Page 23: Iso Calibration & Operation
I SO CALIBRATION & CHAPTER C H A P T E R 4 OPERATION ISO SCREENS Refer to the ISO screen layout on the following pages for assistance during calibration and operation of the ISO Steerable Hitch system. P/N 016-4001-133 Rev. B... - Page 24 HAPTER Unverferth NutriMax™ Applicator ISO Steerable Hitch Installation & Operation Manual...
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Page 25: Calibrating The Steerable Hitch System
ISO CALIBRATION & OPERATION SPS Out of Range Alarm Max Pitch Angle Alarm Max Speed Alarm Max Roll Rate Alarm CALIBRATING THE STEERABLE HITCH SYSTEM Once the Steerable Hitch system has been installed it must be calibrated to provide optimal steering performance. To begin the calibration process, locate the Steerable Hitch Main Menu by pressing the Steerable Hitch icon on the ISO Menu. -
Page 26: Program The Machine Settings
HAPTER FIGURE 1. Steerable Hitch Icon PROGRAM THE MACHINE SETTINGS FIGURE 2. Main Menu 1. Navigate to the Machine Settings Screen by selecting the Tools icon and then the Implement icon. 2. Press the drop-down arrow and select the vehicle model (e.g., TA 1800 or TA 2600). 3. -
Page 27: Program Switch Box Status
ISO CALIBRATION & OPERATION PROGRAM SWITCH BOX STATUS FIGURE 3. Machine Settings Screen 1. Navigate to the Machine Settings Screen. 2. Select the desired Switch Box status to enable switch box control of the Steerable Hitch system, depending on if the switch box has Steerable Hitch functionality. NOTE: The Switch Box status is usually enabled. -
Page 28: Program The Steering Position Sensor (Sps) Settings
HAPTER 4. Manually drive the hitch to the left at the minimum pulse width by holding the Left button located at the right edge of the screen or by holding the Left switch on the switchbox. NOTE: If the hitch does not move, raise the Left Min value until the cylinder just starts to move. If the hitch moves easily, lower the Left Min value until the cylinder just starts to move when the button is engaged. -
Page 29: Zero The Yaw Sensor And Accelerometer
ISO CALIBRATION & OPERATION 3. Set the right SPS position. Steer the machine right at the maximum value until the hitch reaches its maximum right position. b. Select Set Right SPS Max to accept the new right position. NOTE: The system is now programmed to recognize the maximum right hitch position. ZERO THE YAW SENSOR AND ACCELEROMETER Complete the following steps to clear the yaw sensor value, which measures the turning speed of the vehicle (degrees/second). -
Page 30: No Switchbox Installed
HAPTER • AUTO MODE- When the Steerable Hitch node is in AUTO MODE, the implement will compensate for turns made by the tractor to maintain track alignment between the tractor and the implement. Once AUTO mode is enabled, the system will default to it when the master switch is toggled. To enable AUTO MODE: 1. - Page 31 ISO CALIBRATION & OPERATION FIGURE 7. Home Screen 2. Toggle the master switch ON and verify that the control mode changes to AUTO. NOTE: To return to AUTO mode from another mode, either press the AUTO button or cycle the master switch OFF and then ON again.
- Page 32 HAPTER FIGURE 9. Main Menu 1. From the Home screen, ensure the master switch is activated under CONTROL MODE. 2. Toggle the master switch ON. 3. Select BUMP. 4. Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons at the side of the screen. NOTE: A single button press will result in a shift at the selected bump rate.
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Page 33: Chapter 5 System Features
S YSTEM FEATURES CHAPTER C H A P T E R 5 FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS Field Description CONTROL MODE This feature displays the current steering mode (Auto/Manual/Min/Max/Center). When the master switch is on, this feature automatically turns the hitch to align with AUTO the tractor wheels. - Page 34 HAPTER Field Description Sets and displays the left-most hitch angle the system will control before stopping. The SET LEFT SPS MAX default setting is -35.0. Sets and displays the right-most hitch angle the system will control before stopping. SET RIGHT SPS MAX The default setting is 35.0.
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Page 35: Safety Features
SYSTEM FEATURES Field Description Percentage of time in the last 15 minutes the hitch angle has been within +/- six degrees of the target angle. This value is calculated only when the system is active and is zeroed out when the system is powered down. ENGAGED HOURS Amount of time the node has been engaged during the life of the node. - Page 36 HAPTER Unverferth NutriMax™ Applicator ISO Steerable Hitch Installation & Operation Manual...
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Page 37: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
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. If the issue persists, contact your local Raven dealer for additional technical support. FIGURE 1. CAN Control Node LEDs... - Page 38 HAPTER SYSTEM ALARMS Alarm Cause The user attempted to engage Auto/Manual mode with the proximity switch Proximity Sw Off turned off. Invalid Hardware The node hardware is not compatible with the current software version. Bad Yaw Sensor The yaw sensor in the node is damaged. Bad Accelerometer The accelerometer in the node is damaged.
- Page 39 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Solution Sensitivity parameter too high Lower Sensitivity parameter 1. Stop the vehicle 2. Inspect YR value on diagnostics Screen System does not return to the Yaw sensor is offset too far 3. Re-zero on Setup Screen if greater than center of the tow vehicle track 1 or less than -1 when driving straight ahead...
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- Page 41 Connecting Steerable Hitch Harness to Valve and Sensors 16 Connecting Steerable Hitch to John Deere Rate Controller 16 Connecting Steerable Hitch to Raven ISO Product Control System 16 Installing the Steerable Hitch Node Installing the Steerable Hitch Wiring System Diagrams System Features P/N 016-4001-133 Rev.
- Page 42 Index Unverferth NutriMax™ Applicator ISO Steerable Hitch Installation & Operation Manual...
- Page 43 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.
- Page 44 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.