Installation: ISOBUS and Power Connections
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INSTALLATION
BEST PRACTICES
The main points of CAN installation are summarized below:
NOTE:
Following these recommendations will result in the most robust system possible while greatly
reducing CAN communication problems.
1. Always use sealed connectors with dielectric grease. Avoid unsealed, crimped connections (i.e. butt
connectors).
In addition to using dielectric grease, mount all CAN terminators with the connector pointing down to avoid
collecting water and/or chemical. Liquids collecting within the terminator can corrode pins and may cause CAN
communication issues.
2. Connect the power directly to a controlled clean power source.
3. Connect the ground directly to the vehicle battery.
4. Node logic power should be connected to a clean power bus relay.
NOTE:
The high current power and ground lead wires are larger gauge wire than the logic power and
ground leads.
5. Use dedicated bus bars to connect the console and all nodes to the same source for both power and ground.
6. Provide relays to switch power on and off to avoid draining the battery. Raven recommends connecting the
console to a clean power source (at relay) and using the console ‘orange’ wire to activate the relay. This makes
the console the master power switch and allows engine shutdown without turning off the console.
SIDEKICK PRO™ ICD ISOBUS CONNECTION
FIGURE 12. Integrated Motor Control ECU and Pump Connection
Motor
Control
Pump Vacuum
Sensor
Pump Pressure
Transducer
Flow Monitor
Sensor
