Raven SmarTrax Installation Manual
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- Page 1 UNIVERSAL HYDRAULIC STEERING KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR CLOSED CENTER, LOAD-SENSING HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS 117-9001-003...
- Page 2 Raven Industries shall not be responsible or liable for incidental or consequential damages or a loss of anticipated benefits or profits, work stoppage or loss or impairment of data arising out of the use or inability to use the Smartrax or any of its components.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
INSTALLING THE ROTARY STEERING POSITION SENSOR (SPS) ..........26 CABLE CONNECTION AND ROUTING ..................29 OVERVIEW OF CABLE CONNECTION AND ROUTING ..............30 SMARTRAX LOOM ROUTING ......................31 SOLENOID CABLE CONNECTION & ROUTING ................32 SOLENOID CABLE CONNECTION - TYPE 1 ..............32 STEERING POSITION SENSOR (S.P.S.) CABLE CONNECTION AND ROUTING .......34... - Page 4 Steering Block Diagram before installation ..................... Steering Block Diagram after installation ......................Steering Control Valve Labelled ........................Hydraulic System Layout ........................20 - 21 Steering Control Valve Spool Stop Screws Labelled ..................Pressure Switch .............................. Solenoid cable connection type 1 to Smartrax Loom ..................33...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction About This Guide Installation Safety Requirements Safety Warning Labels Driving Safety Requirements Other References Contacting RAVEN INDUSTRIES... -
Page 6: About This Guide
About This Guide The aim of this guide is to provide up to date reference information about installation of the SmarTrax product. Who it is for This guide is intended for use by distributors who install new SmarTrax systems for Raven Industries. -
Page 7: Installation Safety Requirements
The machine must remain stationary and switched off, and Steering Assist disengaged while installation or maintenance is being carried out. Safety Precautions When working with or near a machine with SmarTrax installed, the following safety measures must be observed. The operator must: • Be alert and aware of surroundings. -
Page 8: Hydraulic Safety Precautions
Any work carried out on the hydraulics system must be performed in accordance with the machine manufacturer’s approved maintenance instructions. Raven Industries recommend that appropriate protective equipment be worn when working on the hydraulics system. It is imperative that, when installing the SmarTrax hydraulics, performing diagnostics, maintenance, or routine machine servicing, that installers and customers ensure all precautions are taken to prevent any foreign material or contaminants from being introduced into the machine’s hydraulic... -
Page 9: Safety Warning Labels
These warning labels are to be placed in the specified locations as indicated below. Steering Position Sensor Warning Label It is essential that the Steering Position Sensor (SPS) is not damaged. Therefore Raven Industries has provided a ‘Do Not Step’ warning label. This label is placed on the top surface of the Steering Position Sensor (as shown below in Figure 1) with the label facing up where it should be visible to the operator. -
Page 10: Driving Safety Requirements
Industries advise that users familiarize themselves with the SmarTrax operations by first reading the Machine Operator Guide. Avoidance of people The SmarTrax must not be operated in the vicinity of people. People must be well outside of the machine’s path while it is operating with Steering Assist engaged. Avoidance of machinery and equipment The SmarTrax operator must allow a safe distance between the machine’s path and other machinery... -
Page 11: Disengaging Steering Assist
• Pressing the remote activation switch. Other References Contacting RAVEN INDUSTRIES We welcome your feedback about this guide. If you have any comments or suggestions for improvements, please let us know by contacting our Customer Support Center by any of the methods below:... -
Page 12: Installing Hydraulic Components
Installing Hydraulic Components Installing the Hydraulic Bracket Mounting the Valve to the Bracket Hydraulic System Installation Safety Precautions for Connecting Hydraulic Hoses Hydraulic Steering Setup Before & After Installation Installing Hydraulic Components Installing the Steering Control Valve Hoses Hydraulic System Checks and Setup Setting the Valve Spool Stops Adjusting the Sequence Valve Setting the Override Pressure Switch... -
Page 13: Installing The Hydraulic Bracket
INSTALLING THE HYDRAULIC BRACKET The bracket is intended to be universal to accommodate valve mounting on various types of machines. It may be necessary to modify the provided brackets, such as drilling additional mounting holes, to fit the desired application. The valve-mounting bracket is made of two parts. -
Page 14: Mounting The Valve To The Bracket
MOUNTING THE VALVE TO THE BRACKET Six different hydraulic valves are designed to mount to this bracket. To determine the hole pattern needed, look at the part number printed on the cover of this manual and reference the six following schematics for appropriate hole patterns. Bolts and washers needed to mount the valve are provided in the hardware kit. -
Page 18: Hydraulic System Installation
It is important to make sure that the pressure hose is connect to the “P” Port on the Raven Valve and the Return Line is connected to the “T” Port on the Raven Valve. Con- necting these lines backwards WILL DAMAGE VALVE SEALS! -
Page 19: Hydraulic Steering Setup Before And After Installation
The Block Diagram below shows the Steering system setup before Installation of the SMARTRAX Steering has started. Steering Block Diagram Before Installation The Block Diagram below shows the Steering system setup after the Installation of the SMARTRAX Steering has been completed. Steering Block Diagram After Installation... -
Page 20: Installing Hydraulic Components
INSTALLING HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS The Raven universal steering kit does not come supplied with hoses. Hoses must be made per specifications stated on the provided installation sheet. It is important that when new hoses are made, that every effort is made to properly clean out the new hose, to prevent any contamination to the vehicles hydraulic system. - Page 21 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...
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Page 24: Installing The Steering Control Valve Hoses
Once the tee fitting is installed, reattach the original hose. Construct a new hose to run from the T-Port on the Raven steering control valve to the open branch on the installed tee fitting. (For more details, see the installers worksheet) It is extremely important that the tank line running to the Raven steering control valve goes to the port designated “T”. -
Page 25: Hydraulic System Checks And Setup
In some cases, an extension hose may need to be used to reach the Raven steering control valve. If an extension hose is made, be sure that the extension hose is the same inside diameter as the original hose. If the hose inside diameter is too large or too small, the vehicles hydraulic system will not perform as expected. - Page 26 Once user is ready to manually control the steering control valve, it is important that the user measure the amount of time it takes for the wheel to turn all the way from the left to the right. If the time is more or less than 15 seconds, the valve must be adjusted! For times less than 15 seconds, the valve spool stop must be turned in to slow the valve speed.
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Page 27: Setting The Override Pressure Switch
The Override Pressure Switch must be set in order for the Auto-Steer system to disengage when the operator moves the steering wheel. The pressure switch can not be set until the Smartrax Controller is wired and all wiring to the hydraulic system is complete. -
Page 28: Installing The Rotary Steering Position Sensor (Sps)
INSTALLING THE ROTARY STEERING POSITION SENSOR (SPS) NOTE: If using a Linear SPS, refer to the installation sheet found in the SPS shipping box. The Steering Position Sensor (SPS) will mount to the steering cylinder of the tractor. Be sure that the bushing on the bracket is facing up, and that the bracket is parallel with the ground. - Page 29 Mount the cylinder brackets for the wheel angle sensor onto the steering cylinder housing using the two supplied hose clamps. The mounting holes on the cylinder brackets should be aligned when tightening down the two pieces of the cylinder brackets, and also should be parallel with the ground. The tabs on the cylinder brackets closest to the hydraulic port may need to be trimmed to allow for the bracket to fit onto the cylinder housing.
- Page 30 The length of the threaded rod will need to be adjusted if this should happen. Connect the SPS cable to the Smartrax wiring loom. Place the DO NOT STEP warning sticker onto the SPS Sensor arm. (Be sure that the surface...
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Page 31: Cable Connection And Routing
Cable Connection and Routing Overview of Cable Connection & Routing Smartrax Loom Routing Solenoid Cable Connection & Routing Steering Position Sensor (SPS) Cable Connection and Routing... -
Page 32: Overview Of Cable Connection And Routing
The cable connection and routing instructions that are included in this section consists of: • Smartrax Loom connection and routing; • Solenoid cable connection and routing •... -
Page 33: Smartrax Loom Routing
Smartrax Loom Routing STEPS KEY POINTS Route the Smartrax Loom from the Valve NOTE: Ensure Smartrax Loom is securely towards the tractor cab. It should lead into the connected to the Valve. tractor cab through a suitable entry point. NOTE: Ensure Smartrax Loom is mounted neatly. -
Page 34: Solenoid Cable Connection & Routing
1 Steering Override Pressure Switch connection (labelled as Override). Start by connecting the Solenoid cable to the Smartrax Controller (as shown on the follow- ing page). Route the Solenoid cable towards the Steering Assist Valve Bank, where the Solenoid Valve and Steering Override Pressure Switch are located. -
Page 35: Solenoid Cable Connection Type 1 To Smartrax Loom
STEPS KEY POINTS Once wiring is connected, ensure the Solenoid cable is cable-tied neatly and securely away from moving parts. Solenoid cable connection type 1 to Smartrax Loom... -
Page 36: Steering Position Sensor (Sps) Cable Connection And Routing
NOTE: For tractors that don’t require the SPS to be installed, ensure that the supplied blanking plug is used to blank off the port on the SPS cable section of the Smartrax Loom. This is done to prevent any contamination from being introduced into the Smartrax Loom. - Page 39 RAVEN INDUSTRIES LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED? This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your Raven Flow Control Product under normal use, maintenance, and service. HOW LONG IS THE COVERAGE PERIOD? This warranty coverage runs for 12 months from the purchase date of your Raven Flow Control Product.
- Page 40 RAVEN INDUSTRIES FLOW CONTROL DIVISION 205 East Sixth Street - P.O. Box 5107 - Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57117-5107 E-mail: fcdinfo@ravenind.com www.ravenprecision.com Toll-free: 800-243-5435 - Fax: 605-331-0426 Universal Hydraulic Steering Kit Installation Guide for Closed Centered, Load-Sensing Hydraulic Systems #016-9001-003 Rev A 06/06...
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