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antenna is located 3 feet behind the rear axle, the value would be entered as -3. Raven Industries 

recommends mounting the antenna in front or even with the rear axle.

6. Select 

Next

.

7. To figure the Antenna Height, measure the distance from the ground to the antenna base mounting plate.

FIGURE 21. Antenna Height Configuration Screen

8. Select the value box to enter the Antenna Height measurement using the on-screen keypad.
9. Select 

Next

.

ENHANCED TILT CALIBRATION

NOTE:

The calibration may take a few minutes to complete.

FIGURE 22. Enhanced Tilt Calibration Wizard 

1. Drive the machine forward 33 feet and park on a flat surface.

NOTE:

The machine must detect a forward motion prior to calibration to determine which direction it is 

facing.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to begin the calibration process.

Summary of Contents for SmarTrax

Page 1: ...ROS SmarTrax Calibration Operation Manual P N 016 9001 022 Rev D 06 17 E29694 Copyright 2013 2014 2016 2017...

Page 2: ...sible for any modifications or repairs made outside our facilities nor damages resulting from inadequate maintenance of this system As with all wireless and satellite signals several factors may affec...

Page 3: ...ine Configuration 14 Set Up Machine Profile s Optional 14 Machine Specific Configuration 15 Calibrate the SmarTrax System 16 System Disengage Calibration 16 SmarTrax Systems with a Pressure or Flow Sw...

Page 4: ...alibration Operation Manual Reset Calibration 37 Routine Operation 38 Engage SmarTrax 38 Updating the Node 38 System Settings 39 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 41 Node 41 Error Messages 42 SmarTrax Operati...

Page 5: ...al equipment while under the influence of alcohol or an illegal substance Remain in the operator s position in the machine at all times when SmarTrax is engaged Disable SmarTrax when exiting the opera...

Page 6: ...ormed on the hydraulic system must be done in accordance with the machine manufacturer s approved maintenance instructions When installing SmarTrax hydraulics or performing diagnostics maintenance or...

Page 7: ...uter INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS Before installing the SmarTrax system park the machine where the ground is level clean and dry Bleed pressure from the hydraulic system and leave the machine turned o...

Page 8: ...ffset position is measured parallel to the machine s axle Refer to Figure 1 below NOTE It may be necessary to make adjustments to the left right offset if the implement being used does not align or tr...

Page 9: ...ence is to provide us with feedback on this manual Your feedback will help shape the future of our product documentation and the overall service we provide We appreciate the opportunity to see ourselv...

Page 10: ...CHAPTER 2 6 ROS SmarTrax Calibration Operation Manual...

Page 11: ...n the Online mode Adjusting the Online Sensitivity will affect performance while in this mode Press and hold to determine in which mode the system is operating SmarTrax is detected and in operation in...

Page 12: ...transferring will open a message asking the user to try again later GPS CONFIGURATION NOTE The SmarTrax system will automatically attempt to detect GPS position information and will proceed with the c...

Page 13: ...e GPS Output tab 5 Select GPS Out from the Ports drop down box 6 Select the Set for SmarTrax box so that the blue check mark is present 7 Verify that the GPS settings match the settings shown in the r...

Page 14: ...hen press the Retry icon again If the devices still do not appear refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting for further information FIGURE 4 GPS Global Settings Screen 10 Verify that SmarTrax GPS on DGPS is...

Page 15: ...he following screen will appear 4 Verify that the SmarTrax and 600S are listed in the Serial Device Setup screen NOTE If SmarTrax and 600S is not visible in the list inspect cable connections to ensur...

Page 16: ...cted in the list inspect cable connections to ensure they are installed securely Refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting beginning on page 41 for further information EXTERNAL GPS RECEIVER The steps below a...

Page 17: ...evices still do not appear inspect cable connections to ensure they are installed securely then press the Retry icon again If the devices still do not appear refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting for fur...

Page 18: ...ill disable and cannot be reengaged until the liability warning is accepted The Operator Liability Warning screen will appear each time the Viper 4 is turned on or rebooted MACHINE CONFIGURATION SET U...

Page 19: ...up 4 Select Next MACHINE SPECIFIC CONFIGURATION NOTE It may be necessary to configure the GPS com port in the field computer to allow GPS communication with the SmarTrax Refer to the Viper Viper 4 Ins...

Page 20: ...tion or any time the Reset SmarTrax option is selected Refer to Reset Calibration section on page 37 for additional information about resetting the SmarTrax system 1 Park the machine on a level surfac...

Page 21: ...ation or after the SmarTrax system calibration On flow switch systems the system is either on or off and cannot be adjusted 3 Proceed to the Engage Switch and Node Orientation section on page 19 conti...

Page 22: ...splaying the steering wheel status will appear NOTE The steering wheel icon should appear green until the wheel is manually turned at which point the icon should turn red 3 Verify the Viper 4 displays...

Page 23: ...Node Orientation Screen 3 Ensure that the machine is parked on a level surface 4 Select the number that corresponds with the node arrow number pointing toward the front of the machine IMPORTANT Select...

Page 24: ...turn the steering wheel fully to the left wheel lock 2 Select Left 3 Continue driving slowly and straighten the wheel until the machine is driving straight forward 4 Select Center 5 Turn the steering...

Page 25: ...ues together and divide the number by two to find the average NOTICE The Wheel Base Antenna Position and Antenna Height values are critical to the operation of the SmarTrax system Measure these dimens...

Page 26: ...peration To figure the wheelbase distance measure from the center of the rear tire to the center of the front tire CORRECT INCORRECT WHEEL BASE MEASUREMENT WHEEL BASE MEASUREMENT ANTENNA FORE AFT MEAS...

Page 27: ...to the center of the rear axle FIGURE 20 Antenna Position Configuration Screen 5 Select the value box to enter the Antenna Position measurement using the on screen keypad IMPORTANT If the antenna is i...

Page 28: ...ing plate FIGURE 21 Antenna Height Configuration Screen 8 Select the value box to enter the Antenna Height measurement using the on screen keypad 9 Select Next ENHANCED TILT CALIBRATION NOTE The calib...

Page 29: ...Place flags or markers on the outside of each rear wheel aligned with the axle FIGURE 24 Tilt Calibration Screen 4 Select the arrow at the bottom of the screen to begin calibration The following scree...

Page 30: ...E 27 Finish Calibration 7 After the calibration is complete and the values on the screen have turned blue select Finish Calibration NOTE In order for the values to turn blue the COG value must be less...

Page 31: ...measurements are correctly entered into the Viper 4 NOTE To ensure the calibration is successful the number of starts and stops during the calibration process should be limited If it is necessary to...

Page 32: ...ite direction Adjust the speed and vehicle location as necessary NOTE If an error message is displayed during calibration refer to the Error Messages section on page 42 for possible causes and correct...

Page 33: ...chine steers within 24 inches 60 cm of the displayed guidance line The LA Aggressiveness value affects how quickly the machine steers toward a displayed guidance line when it is traveling further than...

Page 34: ...he change in the value Setting the OL Sensitivity value too high may cause the machine to over correct or become jittery while on the line Lowering the value in these situations will allow the vehicle...

Page 35: ...r SPS The sensor type is automatically detected by the system and cannot be changed Wheel Base The measured distance between the front and rear axles on the equipment Antenna Height The measured dista...

Page 36: ...uto mode could cause instability causing poor system performance Pressing PWM Setup displays the PWM Status screen to allow manual adjustments of the PWM values Learning Mode Enable the learning mode...

Page 37: ...at the steering wheel difficult or impossible Target Current and Actual Current Current readings performed on SmarTrax systems containing hydraulic valves with kit part numbers 117 0295 xxx and 117 40...

Page 38: ...o SPS WAS was detected this field will remain blank NOTE SmarTrax nodes 016 0173 031 and 016 0173 042 only The SmarTrax node must be hardware version C or higher to utilize the SPS WAS Left Center and...

Page 39: ...rive forward and press the Send Forward Command button Verify the direction of travel is displayed correctly when the machine is being driven in both forward and reverse 3D Compensation Touch the 3D C...

Page 40: ...the system uses to communicate with the GPS receiver This value is typically set to 19200 but it can be changed to match the baud rate of receivers that cannot be easily changed to 19200 NOTE With the...

Page 41: ...x status area of the Viper 4 and the time they occurred Vehicle Database Version The vehicle database version currently installed on the SmarTrax control node It contains the list of machine tune sets...

Page 42: ...P N 016 0171 539 for further information on adding widgets Touch the SmarTrax status widget during field operations to engage and disengage the SmarTrax features as desired during field operations NO...

Page 43: ...4 to 20 The OL Sensitivity value affects the response of the machine while steering within 24 inches 60 cm of the displayed guidance line System Setting Average Setting Acceptable Range Function Zero...

Page 44: ...CHAPTER 3 40 ROS SmarTrax Calibration Operation Manual...

Page 45: ...urrent Power is supplied to the node MICRO 1 Hz Flashes once every second during processor activity CAN RX Flashes to indicate CAN or Cruizer II messages are being received by the node This light typi...

Page 46: ...WARDS The hydraulic components are not hooked up properly Verify that the hydraulic components are installed correctly and hoses are connected properly Feedback from the SPS WAS or node is inconsisten...

Page 47: ...iled but SmarTrax may still be used The SmarTrax node must be repaired or replaced Contact your local Raven dealer 3D Cold The system is significantly cooler than when terrain compensation was calibra...

Page 48: ...transducer connection and cabling Replace the transducer s Yaw Error Yaw rate sensor values are out of range Replace the SmarTrax node Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action SmarTrax will not power...

Page 49: ...computer The knob on the pressure switch is turned in too far SmarTrax hydraulic valve part numbers 334 0003 056 through 334 0003 079 only Turn the knob on the pressure switch out The pressure disenga...

Page 50: ...ary The left and right hydraulic connections to the SmarTrax valve are reversed Verify all hydraulic connections are connected to the correct ports Reverse if necessary if applicable The steering whee...

Page 51: ...LA Aggressiveness setting The OL Sensitivity setting is too low Increase the OL Sensitivity setting Machine consistently skips or overlaps in the field Antenna is position entered in the field comput...

Page 52: ...lve is stuck Replace the cartridge Replace the open center valve Cable connection s to the disengage switch is improperly connected or loose Verify disengage switch connections are correct and secure...

Page 53: ...me of the diagrams may show optional features or components not required for SmarTrax operation and may not necessarily apply to the SmarTrax system installed on the machine NOTE Contact your local Ra...

Page 54: ...CHAPTER 5 50 ROS SmarTrax Calibration Operation Manual FIGURE 1 SmarTrax Installation Steer Only with Viper 4 600S and Field Hub...

Page 55: ...tenna Offsets 20 Engage Switch and Node Orientation 19 Enhanced Tilt Calibration 24 System Disengage Calibration Systems with a Pressure or Flow Switch Installed 16 Systems with a Pressure Transducer...

Page 56: ...Index 52 ROS SmarTrax Calibration Operation Manual...

Page 57: ...dustries Do 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 ap...

Page 58: ...ven Industries will be the customer s responsibility The Return Materials Authorization RMA number must appear on the box and all documentation including proof of purchase must be included inside the...

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