While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document,
Raven Industries assumes no responsibility for omissions and errors. Nor is any
liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained
herein.
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, this system or any of
its components. Raven Industries shall not be held responsible 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 affect the availability
and accuracy of wireless and satellite navigation and correction services (e.g.
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. Raven Industries accepts no responsibility for the use of any of these
signals or services for other than the stated purpose.
Mount the SmarTrax MD Node..........................................................................................20
Install the Foot Switch.............................................................................................................21
Install the Node Harness.........................................................................................................22
Install the Chassis Cable - SmarTrax MD-Only Systems (If Applicable).................................23
Connect SmarTrax MD to an Existing Chassis Cable (If Applicable)......................................24
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Chapt er 1
Important Safety
Information
1
NOTICE
Read this manual and the operation and safety inst ructions included with your implement and/or controller
carefully before installing the SmarTrax™ MD system.
• Follow all safety information presented within this manual.
• If you require assistance with any portion of the installation or service of your Raven equipment, contact
your local Raven dealer for support.
• Follow all safety labels affixed to the SmarTrax MD system components. Be sure to keep safety labels in
good condition and replace any missing or damag ed labels. To obtain replacements for missing or damaged
safety labels, contact your local Raven dealer.
When operating the machine after installing SmarTrax MD, observe the following safety measures:
• Be alert and aware of surroundings.
• Do not operate SmarTr ax MD or any agr icultural e quipment while unde r the influence o f alcohol or a n illegal
substance.
• Remain in the operator’s position in the machine at all times when SmarTrax MD is engag ed.
• Disable SmarTrax MD when exiting the operator’s seat and machine.
• Do not drive the machine with SmarTrax MD enabled on any public road.
• Determine and remain a safe working distance from other individuals. The operator is responsible for
disabling SmarTrax MD when the safe working distance has diminished.
• Ensure SmarTrax MD is disabled prior to starting any ma intenance work on SmarTrax MD or the machine.
WARNING
• The machine must remain stationary and switched off during SmarTrax MD installation or maintenance.
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CAUTION
Electrical Safety
• Always verify that the power leads are connected to the correct polarity as marked. Reversing the power
leads could cause severe damage to the equipment.
• Ensure that the power cable is the last cable to be connect ed .
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Chapt er 2
Introduction
2
Congratulations on your purchase of the SmarTrax™ MD system!
SmarTrax MD-assisted steering takes the stress out of driving and makes it quick and easy for you to improve
your operating efficiency and performanc e. SmarTrax MD is compatible with Cruizer II™ and Cruizer II™ R TK,
Envizio Pro™, Envizio Pro®, Envizio Pro XL™, and Viper Pro™ systems.
The following instructions are designed to assist with the proper installation of the SmarTrax MD system. Refer
to the SmarTrax MD Calibration & Operation Manual (P/N 016-5030-020) for assistance with calibrating the
software and using the SmarTrax MD system.
This manual applies to the following machines:
MAKE: Fendt
MODEL: Vario 700 Series - 712, 714, 716, 718, 720, 722, and 724
Vario 800 Series - 818, 820, 822, 824, 826, and 828
Vario 900 Series - 924, 927, 930, 933, 936, and 939
FIGURE 1. Fendt Vario 828
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Chapter 2
Preparing for Installation
Before installing the SmarTrax MD system, park the machine where the ground is level, clean, and dry. Turn of f
the machine and leave it 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.
Recommendations
Raven Industries recommends the following best practices when installing or operating the SmarTrax MD
system for the first time, at the start of the season, or when moving the SmarTrax MD system to another
machine:
• Use part numbers to identify the parts.
• Do not remove the plastic wrap from a part until it is necessary for installation.
• Do not remove plastic caps from a part until it is necessary for installation.
Point of Reference
The instructions in this manual assume that you are standing behind the ma chine, looking toward the cab.
Updates
Software and manual updates are available on the Raven Applied Technology website:
http://www.ravenhelp.com
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Kit Contents
This section contains a list of the components that are included in the SmarTrax MD kit. Before beginning the
system installation, compare the items in the kit with the components on this list. If you have questions about
the kit, contact your Raven dealer.