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Flexi-Coil 2007 - 068 Series Case IH SRX Series New Holland 216 Series - 120’-134’ Boom AutoBoom™ Installation Manual P/N 016-0230-071 Rev C 09/15 E18370 Copyright 2011, 2015...
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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.
......................5 Install the PowerGlide Hydraulic System .................. 8 Convert the Sprayer’s Hydraulic Valve to Open Center (If Applicable) ....... 9 Install Fittings on the AutoBoom Valve ................9 Mount the AutoBoom Valve ....................10 Install the Pressure and Tank Hoses .................
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......................39 Install the UltraGlide Hydraulic System ................... 43 Convert the Sprayer’s Hydraulic Valve to Open Center (If Applicable) ......44 Install Fittings on the AutoBoom Valve ................44 Mount the AutoBoom Valve ....................45 Install the Pressure and Tank Hoses .................
Raven dealer for support. • Follow all safety labels affixed to the AutoBoom system components. Be sure to keep safety labels in good condition and replace any missing or damaged labels. To obtain replacements for missing or damaged safety labels, contact your local Raven dealer.
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.
C h a p t e r 2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Raven AutoBoom system! This system is designed to provide automated boom height adjustment for agricultural spraying equipment. This manual applies to the following machines. For future reference, write your serial number in the space below.
Set of tools Preparing for Installation Before installing AutoBoom, park the machine where the ground is level, clean, and dry. Leave the machine turned off for the duration of the installation process. During the installation process, follow good safety practices. Be sure to carefully read the instructions in this manual as you complete the installation process.
This section contains a list of the components that are included in the PowerGlide AutoBoom kit. Before beginning the AutoBoom installation, compare the items in the AutoBoom kit with the components on this list. If you have questions about the kit, contact your Raven dealer.
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Chapter 3 PowerGlide Installation Kit (P/N 117-0230-071) TABLE 1. Picture Item Description Part Number Qty. Bracket - 2007 Flexi-Coil 120’, 134’ 116-0159-658 Weldment Wheel 322-0131-008 U-Bolt - 4” W x 5” L x 3/8” Thread 107-0171-606 U-Bolt - 2-1/16” W x 3” L x 3/8” Thread 107-0171-609 Bolt - 5/16”-18 x 7/8”...
AutoBoom hydraulic valve. NOTICE The appearance of the AutoBoom hydraulic valve may vary slightly from the images contained in this manual. However, the fittings, hose connections, and cable connections remain the same.
Install Fittings on the AutoBoom Valve Before mounting the AutoBoom valve on the machine, install the proper fittings on the valve. This prepares the valve for installation and simplifies the hose connection process later in the procedure. Refer to the following figure and table to install the fittings in the appropriate ports of the AutoBoom valve.
AutoBoom Valve Mounted on the Machine FIGURE 3. Mount the AutoBoom valve using two 4” W x 5” L x 3/8” thread U-bolts (P/N 107-0171-606) and four 3/8” zinc flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001-164). Flexi-Coil 2007 68 Series, CaseIH SRX Series, & New Holland 216 - 120’-134’ Booms...
CAUTION When installing AutoBoom hydraulics or performing diagnostics, maintenance, or routine service, ensure precautions are taken to prevent any foreign material or contaminants from being introduced into the machine’s...
Pressure and Tank Lines Installed FIGURE 5. Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to Port P on the AutoBoom valve. Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-432) to Port P on the machine’s hydraulic valve.
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Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-295) on the rod-end of the machine’s right tilt cylinder. Connect the 90° end of the hydraulic hose to the installed adapter fittings in Port RC on the AutoBoom valve.
Note: The appearance of the wheel axles will vary, depending on the wheel axle kit that was ordered with the AutoBoom system. Gauge Wheel Installed FIGURE 8. Remove the lug nuts from the right wheel axle.
On the harness cable (P/N 115-0230-003), locate the Left Solenoid connector and connect it to Port 4A on the AutoBoom valve. Connect the Right Solenoid connector to Port 4B on the AutoBoom valve. Machine’s Left and Right Tilt Boom Function Coils FIGURE 9.
Route the controller cable (P/N 115-0230-002) into the right side of the machine’s cab. Locate the two controller connectors. Connect them to the AutoBoom controller (P/N 063-0130-011). Note: The AutoBoom controller should be mounted in the machine’s cab so that the machine operator has easy access to it. Connect the Power Leads Locate the power cable that has the red and white power leads at one end.
PowerGlide Plus Kit Contents This section contains a list of the components that are included in the PowerGlide Plus AutoBoom kit. Before beginning the AutoBoom installation, compare the items in the AutoBoom kit with the components on this list. If you have questions about the kit, contact your Raven dealer.
AutoBoom hydraulic valve. NOTICE The appearance of the AutoBoom hydraulic valve may vary slightly from the images contained in this manual. However, the fittings, hose connections, and cable connections remain the same.
Remove the Orifice Fittings Before populating the hydraulic fittings on the AutoBoom valve, it is necessary to remove orifice fittings from the valve in the PowerGlide Plus system. Failure to remove these fittings from the valve will restrict the down speed of the booms when the system is enabled.
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FIGURE 3. Remove the coils from the solenoids near Ports 3A and 3B to gain easy access to those ports. Port Plugs Removed from the AutoBoom Valve FIGURE 4. Use an Allen wrench to remove the plugs from Ports 3A and 3B.
Chapter 4 Important: Tip the AutoBoom valve on its side and use the Allen wrench to remove the orifice from the cavity, taking care not to let the fitting fall into the valve. Port Plug Reinstalled on the AutoBoom Valve FIGURE 6.
(P/N 311-0052-104) and four 5/16” lock washers (P/N 313-1000-019). AutoBoom Valve Mounted on the Machine FIGURE 9. Mount the AutoBoom valve using two 4” W x 5” L x 3/8” thread U-bolts (P/N 107-0171-606) and four 3/8” zinc flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001-164). Manual No. 016-0230-071...
CAUTION When installing AutoBoom hydraulics or performing diagnostics, maintenance, or routine service, ensure precautions are taken to prevent any foreign material or contaminants from being introduced into the machine’s...
Pressure and Tank Lines Installed FIGURE 11. Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to Port P on the AutoBoom valve. Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-432) to Port P on the machine’s hydraulic valve.
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Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-295) on the rod-end of the machine’s right tilt cylinder. Connect the 90° end of the hydraulic hose to the installed adapter fittings in Port RC on the AutoBoom valve.
Chapter 4 Install the Gauge Wheels Gauge Wheel Mounting Locations Wheel mounting locations may be influenced by the boom configuration. Determine the appropriate location for mounting the wheels on the boom, ensuring the wheels will not interfere with or be damaged while folding or unfolding the booms.
PowerGlide Plus AutoBoom Node Installed FIGURE 15. Mount the AutoBoom node (P/N 063-0130-010) to the AutoBoom valve hydraulic mounting plate (P/N 107- 0171-802) using three 3/8”-16 zinc hex bolts (P/N 311-0054-106) and three 3/8”-16 zinc flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001-164).
Chapter 4 Connect the Right Press connector to Port G4 on the AutoBoom valve. Locate the Left Solenoid and Right Solenoid connectors on the harness cable. Connect the Left Solenoid connector to Port 4A on the AutoBoom valve. Connect the Right Solenoid connector to Port 4B on the AutoBoom valve.
Locate the two controller connectors and connect them to the AutoBoom controller (P/N 063-0130-021). Note: The AutoBoom controller should be mounted in the machine’s cab so that the machine’s operator has easy access to it. Connect the Field Computer (If Applicable) Refer to the Installation &...
This section contains a list of the components that are included in the UltraGlide AutoBoom kit. Before beginning the AutoBoom installation, compare the items in the AutoBoom kit with the components on this list. If you have questions about the kit, contact your Raven dealer.
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Chapter 5 UltraGlide Installation Kit (P/N 117-0232-071) TABLE 1. Picture Item Description Part Number Qty. Weldment - Ultrasonic Sensor Boom Mount 116-0159-684 Cable - Boom Sense Adapter 115-0171-546 Cable - Center Rack Control Adapter 115-0230-039 Cable - 12’ PowerGlide Plus/UltraGlide 115-0230-008 Extension U-Bolt - 4”...
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Hydraulic Hose - 3/4” JIC (M) to 3/4” JIC (F) - 214-1000-592 36” UltraGlide Wiring Kit (P/N 117-0137-024) TABLE 3. Picture Item Description Part Number Qty. CAN AutoBoom Calibration & Operation Not Pictured 016-0130-062 Manual AutoBoom Node 063-0130-013 Manual No. 016-023-071...
Install Fittings on the AutoBoom Valve Before mounting the AutoBoom valve on the machine, install the proper fittings on the valve. This prepares the valve for installation and simplifies the hose connection process later in the procedure. Refer to the following figure and table to install the fittings in the appropriate ports of the AutoBoom valve.
(P/N 311-0052-104) and four 5/16” lock washers (P/N 313-1000-019). AutoBoom Valve Mounted on the Machine FIGURE 3. Mount the AutoBoom valve using two 4” W x 5” L x 3/8” thread U-bolts (P/N 107-0171-606) and four 3/8” zinc flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001-164). Manual No. 016-023-071...
CAUTION When installing AutoBoom hydraulics or performing diagnostics, maintenance, or routine service, ensure precautions are taken to prevent any foreign material or contaminants from being introduced into the machine’s...
Pressure and Tank Lines Installed FIGURE 5. Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to Port P on the AutoBoom valve. Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-432) to Port P on the machine’s hydraulic valve.
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Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-295) on the rod-end of the machine’s right tilt cylinder. Connect the 90° end of the hydraulic hose to the installed adapter fittings in Port RC on the AutoBoom valve.
Chapter 5 Boom Sensor Mounting Locations Sensor mounting locations may be influenced by the boom configuration. If an object enters the sensor’s blind range unexpectedly, a false echo return to the sensor could occur, causing the boom to drop and the sensor or boom to be damaged.
UltraGlide Boom Sensor Mounting Location FIGURE 9. Single Sensor Mounting Dual Sensor Location Mounting Location (Optional) Place two 2-9/16” W x 3” L x 3/8” thread U-bolts (P/N 107-0171-614) on the front rail of the left boom. Mount the left sensor (P/N 063-0130-014) on the installed U-bolts. Secure the sensor to the boom by installing four 3/8”...
Repeat the steps above to connect the remaining sensor cables. Note: The sensor cables will be connected to the AutoBoom system in the wiring phase of installation. Flexi-Coil 2007 68 Series, CaseIH SRX Series, & New Holland 216 - 120’-134’ Booms...
UltraGlide Install the Gauge Wheels - Optional Gauge Wheel Mounting Locations Wheel mounting locations may be influenced by the boom configuration. Determine the appropriate location for mounting the wheels on the boom, ensuring the wheels will not interfere with or be damaged while folding or unfolding the booms.
Install the AutoBoom Node UltraGlide AutoBoom Node Installed FIGURE 13. Mount the AutoBoom node (P/N 063-0130-013) to the AutoBoom valve mounting plate (P/N 107-0171-802) using three 3/8”-16 zinc hex bolts (P/N 311-0054-106) and three 3/8”-16 zinc flanged lock nuts (P/N 312- 1001-164).
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UltraGlide Connect the Right Press connector to Port G4 on the AutoBoom valve. Locate the Left Solenoid and Right Solenoid connectors on the harness cable. Connect the Left Solenoid connector to Port 4A on the AutoBoom valve. Connect the Right Solenoid connector to Port 4B on the AutoBoom valve.
Connect the coil connector to the installed boom sense adapter cable. Plug the single connectors on the installed boom sense adapter cable in the Center Down harness connectors on the AutoBoom valve harness (P/N 115-0230-045 or 115-0230-085). Open Center Dump Valve Coil FIGURE 16.
UltraGlide Connect the coil connector to the installed boom sense adapter cable. Locate the Open Center valve connector on the AutoBoom harness cable and connect it to the boom sense adapter cable installed on the open center dump valve coil.
Chapter 5 Connect the Power Leads Locate the power cable that has the red and white power leads at one end. Disconnect the machine’s connectors from the battery terminals. Install the red power lead on the positive battery terminal and reinstall the machine’s battery connector. Install the white power lead on the negative battery terminal and reinstall the machine’s battery connector.
R eplacement Parts CHAPTER C h a p t e r 6 This section contains replacement part diagrams and listings for PowerGlide, PowerGlide Plus, and UltraGlide systems. Please refer to these diagrams when calling to request replacement parts. PowerGlide Valve Block Replacement Parts Manual No.
Chapter 6 PowerGlide Plus and UltraGlide Valve Block Replacement Parts Wheels Flexi-Coil 2007 68 Series, CaseIH SRX Series, & New Holland 216 - 120’-134’ Booms...
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Replacement Parts Sensors Manual No. 016-023-071...
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Chapter 6 Flexi-Coil 2007 68 Series, CaseIH SRX Series, & New Holland 216 - 120’-134’ Booms...
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Converting the Hydraulic Valve to Open Center Gauge Wheels 53 Fittings Left and Right Cylinder Hoses Gauge Wheel Mounting Locations Mount the AutoBoom Valve Mounting the Gauge Wheels PowerGlide Hydraulic Schematic Hydraulic System 43 Pressure and Tank Hoses Converting the Hydraulic Valve to Open Center...
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Index Flexi-Coil 2007 68 Series, CaseIH SRX Series, & New Holland 216 - 120’-134’ Booms...
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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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