IntelligentAg ENGAGE SPREADCONTROL User manual
ENGAGE® SPREADCONTROL
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Document revision: 1.2
Last revised: October 23, 2020
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Engage® SpreadControl
Installation Manual
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Record of Revision
Revision
Number Change Description Revision
Date
Inserted
By
0.1 Prototype release 4/29/19 AAL
0.2 Updated hardware for POC3 8/29/19 AAL
1.0 Initial production release 7/01/20 AAL
1.1 Updated wiring diagram 7/15/20 AAL
1.2
Updated tool list, PM4X hardware list and bracket
install procedures, conveyor drive manifold
procedures, and wiring diagram. Added harnessing
steps.
10/23/20 AAL
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Table of Contents
1. Getting started .......................................................................................................................4
1.1. About Engage® SpreadControl...................................................................................4
1.2. Compatible Floaters ....................................................................................................4
1.3. Required Tools and Equipment...................................................................................4
1.4. Installation Overview ...................................................................................................5
2. Installing the Gateway 260.....................................................................................................6
3. Installing the Wi-Fi Antenna ...................................................................................................8
4. Installing PM4Xs ..................................................................................................................12
5. Installing Motor-Mounted Conveyor Drive Manifold .............................................................15
5.1. Removing Existing Manifold ......................................................................................16
5.2. Installing Engage® SpreadControl Manifolds............................................................16
6. Installing Funnel Boxes........................................................................................................19
6.1. Removing Factory Funnel Boxes ..............................................................................20
6.2. Installing the Funnel Box Actuators...........................................................................20
6.3. Installing the Engage® SpreadControl Funnel Boxes ...............................................22
7. Installing Section Switches ..................................................................................................23
8. Connecting Harnessing........................................................................................................24
8.1. Connecting Harnessing .............................................................................................24
8.2. Routing Harnessing...................................................................................................46
8.3. Installing the PM4X bracket cover.............................................................................46
9. Configuring Machine Settings and Calibrating Funnel Boxes..............................................47
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1. Getting started
CAUTION:
Remove the battery disconnect switch key and fold the booms up before
beginning installation.
1.1. About Engage® SpreadControl
Engage SpreadControl is a retrofit section control system for your floater. The system
communicates with your floater's existing GPS mapping system to prevent overlap by opening
and closing sections on your floater.
1.2. Compatible Floaters
Engage SpreadControl can be installed on the following models of TerraGator Air Max Precision
floaters:
•TG7300/TG7300B
•TG8300/TG8300B
•TG8400/TG8400B
•TG9300B
NOTE: Engage SpreadControl is not currently compatible with TerraGator C Series floaters.
1.3. Required Tools and Equipment
You will need the following tools and equipment to install Engage SpreadControl:
•Crescent wrench
•Dry cloth
•9/16” wrench and socket
•7/16” wrench (qty. 2) and socket
•15/16” wrench
•7/8” wrench
•Pick, breaker bar, and penetrating fluid (optional for uninstalling existing manifold)
•Torque wrench
•M13 socket
•Wire cutter
•Electrical tape
•Deutsch terminal removal tool or small screwdriver
•Raven hardware/software (from a Raven dealer)
oCable Adapter Viper 4 to 3 Pin ISO Bus (1-115-0172-247)
oISO Section Control Unlock (1-077-0180-149)
oKit Viper 4+ W/O GPS Single/Multi VRA (1-117-5010-010BM)
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1.4. Installation Overview
□Install the Gateway 260
□Install PM4Xs
□Install motor-mounted conveyor drive manifolds
□Install funnel boxes
□Connect harnessing
□Configuring Machine Settings and Calibrating Funnel Boxes
NOTE: Detailed wiring diagrams are found in Appendix A.
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2. Installing the Gateway 260
The Gateway 260 is a computing platform that sends data to the VT.
Number of Times Performed
Once per system
Required Tools and Equipment
•7/16” wrench (qty. 2) (for gateway mounting bracket)
•9/16” wrench (for U-bolts)
Required Parts
Part name Part number Quantity
Gateway 260
153510-000084
1
¼” flat washer
352012-000002
4
Gateway mounting bracket
353070-000079
1
¼"-20 nut
356060-000075
4
U-bolt
356060-000152
2
¼-20 x 2-1/4” screw
356060-000295
4
Installation Location
Mount the gateway between the cab and bins. The mounting location must be at least 8 inches
(20 cm) away from the operator to ensure safe operation.
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Installing the Gateway 260
1. Position the Gateway 260 on the mounting bracket so that the connectors face down
when the bracket is mounted on the beam. If another orientation must be used, the
connectors should not face up.
NOTE: The text on the gateway label will be upside down.
2. Secure the gateway to the mounting bracket using the provided screws, washers, and
nuts as shown in the image above.
3. Mount the bracket to the beam using u-bolts and the provided nuts.
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3. Installing the Wi-Fi Antenna
The Wi-Fi antenna sends information from the SpreadControl system to the VT.
Number of Times Performed
Once per system
Required Tools and Equipment
•Wrench set
Required Parts
Part name Part number Quantity
SMA cap
251015-000139
2
SMA terminator jack
251015-000272
1
Wi-Fi antenna
252005-000010
1
U-bolt
352013-000007
or
356060-000152
2
Antenna bracket
353070-000083
1
3/8" locknut
(for square u-bolt)
356060-000094 4
3/8" washer
(for square u-bolt)
356060-000239 4
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Installation Location
Mount the Wi-Fi antenna on the bin between the cab and bins. Mount it at least 2 feet (60 cm)
away from the operator and at least 8 inches (20 cm) from the gateway to ensure safe
operation.
If you don’t have a beam behind the cab, find a beam within 6 feet of the cab that has line of
sight to the cab.
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Installing the Wi-Fi Antenna
1. Thread the Wi-Fi antenna cables through the hole in the mounting bracket and through
the nut. Tighten the nut to secure the antenna to the bracket. Do not over-torque.
2. Mount the bracket on a beam behind the cab using the u-bolts and locknuts. If you don’t
have a beam behind the cab, find a beam within 6 feet of the cab that has line of site to
the cab.
3. Connect the Cellular Main and Wi-Fi/BT antenna cables to the gateway.
4. Cap the 433 MHz antenna cable with the SMA terminator jack. Zip-tie the cable to the
other cables.
5. Cover connectors 5 and 6 with the provided caps.
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