Electrical Safety; Touch Screen; Recommendations And Best Practices; Harness Routing - Raven RS1 Installation Manual

CHAPTER 1

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Always verify that power leads are connected to the correct polarity as marked. Reversing the power leads
could cause severe damage to the Raven system or other components.
• To prevent personal injury or fire, replace defective or blown fuses with only fuses of the same type and
amperage.
• Do not connect the power leads to the battery until all system components are mounted and all electrical
connections are completed.
• Always start the machine before initializing this Raven system to prevent power surges or peak voltage.
• To avoid tripping and entanglement hazards, route cables and harnesses away from walkways, steps, grab bars,
and other areas used by the operator or service personnel when operating or servicing the equipment.

TOUCH SCREEN

• Only touch the touch-screen with your finger or by using a special touch-screen stylus/pen. Operating the
touch-screen with sharp objects may cause permanent damage to the screen.
• Only clean the screen using a damp cloth. Never use caustic or other aggressive substances.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES

HARNESS ROUTING

The word "harness" is used to describe any electrical cables and leads, both bundled and unbundled. Use the
following guidelines and recommendations when connecting and routing harnesses while installing or maintaining
this Raven system:
• Leave protective caps/covers over harness connectors until needed to avoid dirt and moisture from
contaminating electrical circuits.
• Secure the harness to the frame or solid structural members at least every 30 cm (12 in.).
• Follow existing harness runs already routed on the implement as much as possible. Proper harness routing
should:
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Secure harnessing and prevent the harness from hanging below the implement.
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Provide sufficient clearance from moving components and operational zones around shafts;
universal joints and suspension components; pulleys, gears, belts, and chains; moving linkages,
cylinders, articulation joints, etc.
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Protect harnessing from field debris and surrounding hazards (e.g. tree limbs, fence posts, crop
stubble, dirt clumps or rocks that may fall or be thrown by the implement).
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Protect harnessing from sharp bends, twisting, or flexing over short distances and normal
implement operation.
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Connectors and splices should not be located at bending points or in harness sections that move.
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Ensure sufficient length for free movement of the implement during normal operation and prevent
pulling, pinching, catching, or rubbing, especially in articulation and pivot points. Clamp harnessing
securely to force controlled movement of the harness.
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CAUTION
RS1™ Installation Manual for Claas OSI Harvesters