HARVEST TEC 201LS H2O Moisture Sensing Kit Owner’s Manual

HARVEST TEC 201LS H2O Moisture Sensing Kit

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: 201LS, 201LSHD & 200DM
• Product Type: Large Square Baler Precision Moisture Sensing Kit
• Moisture Reading Range: 5-60%

Product Usage Instructions

• Congratulations on purchasing the Harvest Tec H2O Moisture Sensing Kit Model 201LS system.
• This kit is designed to accurately read moisture levels in the range of 5-60%. Please follow the instructions carefully for proper installation and operation.
• The Harvest Tec H2O system requires a compatible operating system for both Apple and Android devices.
• It is recommended to use the original power cable for proper communication with the H2O module.

Installation of Star Wheels

• Remove any material from the bale chute.
• Mount star wheels on the transition bracket located after knotters.
• Cut 3/4 (19mm) off the bracket to allow proper spacing for star wheel assembly.
• Secure the star wheel assembly with bolts and nuts.
• Remove the bale from the chute and tip the walkway up.
• Locate the star wheel template on the outside corner angles of the bale chute on both sides of the baler.
• Trim off parts of the baler frame to mount each star wheel as per template instructions.
• Remove the plastic cover by unscrewing four screws.
• Attach wire eye loop per star wheel through the grommet and tighten with nut.
• Reinstall the cover and run the harness up to the H2O module inside the tractor cab using zip ties to secure the wiring.

FAQ

• Q: What is the moisture reading range of the H2O Sensor?
• A: The H2O Sensor is designed to read moisture levels in the range of 5-60%.
• Q: What tools are required for installation?
• A: SAE wrench set, standard screwdriver, side cutter, hammer, measuring tape, SAE socket set, drill bit set, and center punch are needed for installation.

Introduction

• Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a Harvest Tec H2O Moisture Sensing Kit Model 201LS system.
• Please read this manual carefully to ensure the correct steps are taken to attach the system to the baler.
• This system is designed to read moisture at levels of 5-60%.

Requirements

• The app will support the operation of the current operating system and one previous version for both Apple and Android devices.
• It is recommended for proper communication that the original phone/tablet power cable is used. Many lower-cost power cables do not meet the requirements to properly charge and communicate to the Harvest Tec H2O module.

Tools Needed

• SAE wrench set
• Hammer
• Drill bit set
• Standard screwdriver
• Measuring tape
• Center punch
• Side cutter
• SAE socket set

Installation of Star Wheels

AGCO Balers – Non-UHD Models

• The star wheels are to be mounted on top of the baler, just behind the knotters and under the walkway on both sides. The notch and holes for the star wheel are precut. If the star wheels are cutting the twine the sensors and notch must be moved out an additional 1/2″ (13mm).
• Secure the star wheels with 5/16” x 3” BHCS (x2 on each side) from the bottom side. Blocks are dropped down on the bolts and secured in place with the star wheel twine guards (001-4645, 001-4644). The twine guard containing the two extra holes will be placed on the right side of the baler. Secure with 5/16” lock washers and nuts.

AGCO Balers – UHD Models
The star wheels are to be mounted on top of the baler, just behind the knotters and under the walkway on both sides. The holes for the star wheel are precut. Remove the plate on top of the catwalk covering the triangle-shaped access cutout. Place star wheel over the predrilled holes on both sides of the bale chamber, (right).
Secure the star wheels with 5/16” x 3” BHCS (x2 each side) from the bottom side. Blocks are dropped down on the bolts and secured in place with the star wheel twine guards (001-4645, 001-4644). The twine guard containing the two extra holes will be placed on the right side of the baler. Secure with 5/16” lock washers and nuts.

Claas Balers
Use the picture below as a guide for drilling the mounting holes for the star wheels. The star wheels are to be mounted on the side of the bale chamber, between the top and middle channel. Measure 10” back from the hinge between the top and middle channel. Cut 1” x 9” (25mm x 23cm) slot for the star wheel. Make sure the wheel is square to the rails on the door.
Mark the location of the two 5/16” (8mm) holes for the star wheel base. After drilling the holes, insert the 5/16” x 3” allen head bolts through the chute. Place the star wheel block over the bolts and install the twine guard (001-4644) on the star wheel located on the right side of the baler.

CNH BB & LB Balers

• Use the pictures above as a guide to mounting the star wheels. Locate the two-star wheel moisture sensors (030-4642UX) and twine diverters (001-4644 & 001-4645). Directly behind the knotters, locate the four predrilled holes per side shown at the arrows.
• This location is also beneath the lift points on top of the baler.
• Install the four (two per side) 5/16” x 3” allen head cap screws. Make sure the allen heads are in the bale chamber. Install the star wheels below the lift points on the baler. Install the twine diverters over the star wheel sensor. The twine diverter with two extra holes will be installed on the right star wheel.
• Secure the star wheels and twine diverters with 5/16” hex nuts and lock washers.

John Deere L330-L341 Balers

• Remove any material from the bale chute. The star wheels are to be mounted on the transition bracket on both sides of the bale chute located after the knotters shown above. Holes have been installed at the factory, however, you need to remove the bracket and cut 3/4” (19mm) of the bracket as indicated below to allow proper spacing for star wheel assembly.
• Once complete, touch up with spray paint to prevent rusting and place the carriage bolts that mount the transition bracket back in the original bracket mounting holes (A) before mounting the star wheel assembly (C). Insert the 5/16” x 3” allen head bolts up through the transition bracket (B). Place the star wheel block over the bars. Place the twine guard on top of the star wheel (D), the guard containing the two extra holes will be
  placed on the right side. Secure with 5/16” nuts and lock washers.

Balers Not Listed

• The star wheels are mounted under the walkway on top of the baler behind the knotters. Remove the bale from the chute and tip the walkway up. Locate the star wheel template on the outside corner angles of the bale chute on the left and right side of the baler.

• The center of the wheel shaft will be approximately 5-1/2” (13cm) in front of the walkway support or about halfway between the walkway support and the cross frame almost directly in front of it. The notch will start just in front of the walkway support.

• Two parts of the baler frame will have to be trimmed off on both sides to mount each star wheel. The first is the outside corner angles of the chute. Use the template to mark the location of the star wheel notch as well as the location of the four holes for the star wheel base. The notch will be 5/8” by 9” (16mm x 23cm) long and will help keep the wheel away from the twine. Spray the ground-off areas with touch-up paint to prevent rusting.

• The second portion of the baler to trim off is the end of the gusset which may interfere with the star wheel’s plastic base support. Center the star wheel in the slots that were just notched and check for interference with the gusset.

• Drill 5/16” (8mm) holes for the star wheel block. Insert the 5/16” x 3” bolts up through the chute. Place the star wheel block over the bars and install the twine guards. The twine guard containing the two extra holes will be placed on the right side of the baler. Secure with 5/16” nuts and lock washers.

Alternative Star Wheel Mounting Location

• If steam is being added to the bales before the crop enters the chamber, positioning the star wheels at the rear of the bale chamber will allow the star wheels to accurately read the moisture.
• Two parts of the baler frame will have to be trimmed off on both sides to mount each star wheel. The first is the outside corner angles of the chute. To mark the location of the star wheel notch as well as the location of the holes for the star wheel base. The notch will be 5/8” by 9” (16mm x 23cm) long and will help keep the wheel away from the twine. Spray the ground-off areas with touch-up paint to prevent rusting.
• The second portion of the baler to trim off is the end of the gusset that may interfere with the star wheel’s plastic base support. Center the star wheel in the slots that were just notched and check for interference with the gusset.
• Drill 5/16” (8mm) holes for the star wheel block. Insert the 5/16” x 3” bolts up through the chute. Place the star wheel block over the bars and install the twine guards. The twine guard containing the two extra holes will be placed on the right side of the baler.
• The placement of star wheels at the rear of the bale chamber allows for moisture dye marking in the middle of both sides of bales

Harness connection

Remove the four screws holding the plastic cover and attach one wire eye loop per star wheel through the grommet and tighten down with the nut attached to the swivel. Reinstall the cover and run the 006-2470LS harness up to the H2O module inside the tractor cab. You will need to use zip ties to attach the wires to not interfere with normal baler use.

Control Box Installation

• Locate a safe location in the cab of the tractor to place the control box (006-2473RB) in a location to connect a USB cable ending in a USB-A plug to connect to the display device.
• Connect the Power Harness (006-2470P) and the Baler Power Communication Harness (006-2470LS).
• The control box (006-2473LB) is equipped with a green light to indicate both power and connection.
• Plug the tablet/phone cord into the communication port (closest to light) and indicate by:
• Slow Blink – The system has power but is not connected to a phone or tablet.
• Solid Green – The device is connected.
• It is recommended for proper communication that the original phone/tablet power cable is used. Many lower-cost power cables do not meet the requirements to properly charge and communicate to the Harvest Tec H2O module.

End of Bale Sensor Installation – 200FCA (Optional)

• The end of the bale sensor is used to determine when the baler needle arm moves. With this information, the system can show the average moisture of the previous bale. The part number for the kit is 200FCA.
• Mount the 006-7400 sensor to the mounting bracket 001-4648RB as shown below. Mount the assembly on the right side of the baler chamber. The face of the sensor needs to be parallel to the arm attached to the needles. *Note: The bracket may need to be slightly bent for the proper positioning.
• Mark and drill two 3/8” (10mm) holes. Install the sensor using two 5/16” x 1“Allen head bolts, locks, and nuts. The end of the sensor needs to be no greater than 1/4” (7mm) away from the needle arm. Tighten nuts on the sensor after adjustment.
• The harness will need to be routed toward the harness at the tongue of the baler. Secure with cable ties and take care to avoid pinch points. The harness extension (006-7400EXT) may need to be used.

Dye Marker Installation – 200DM (Optional)

• Locate the dye marking kit tank and pump assembly (005-9015). Identify a suitable mounting location for the tank away from moving parts and hydraulic lines on the baler. Be sure to mount the tank within 10’ of the connection on the Baler Pwr/Comm Harness (006-2470SS), wiring details in the wiring diagram. Note: The mounting location will potentially be different for the tank on each baler model. Due to various baler designs and modifications, Harvest Tec does not offer a specific mounting location for each baler model.
• Once a mounting location has been identified, mount the tank vertically as shown (right) with the tank lid on the top using the included hardware. Next locate the dye marking spray assemblies shown (below).

Small square and Large square balers must use the brass tip (004-TX-5)

• Nozzle straps should be placed directly below the star wheels so spray will be applied on the side of the bale. Mount the second tip assembly on the left side of the baler in a similar position (below).

Alternative Dye Marking Nozzle Mounting Location
When using the alternative star wheel mounting location at the end of the bale chamber, the dye marking nozzles can be located at the rear of the bale chamber as shown. The placement of star wheels at the rear of the bale chamber allows for moisture dye marking in the middle of both sides of the bales.

Routing the Hose
Using the supplied 1/4” hose (002-9006) connect to the pump and secure with the hose clamps (003-9002). Route the hose to each tip assembly by using the 1/4″ barbed tee (003-T1414) to go to each side of the baler. Be sure to avoid moving parts.

Wiring Diagram

1. Connect the power harness (006-2470P) to the tractor convenience outlet keyed power switch using the red wire with fuse to the positive side and the black wire to the negative.
   • Any modifications of the power harness will void the warranty. Contact Harvest Tec before modifications are made.
2. The power harness (006-2470P) will be mounted on the tractor connected to the control box (006-2473SB) with the 12-pin male Deutsch connection and the opposite end down to the drawbar.
3. Connect the Baler Pwr/Comm Harness (006-2470SB) to the power harness (006-2470P).
4. Route the Pwr/Comm Harness (006-2470LS) on the baler to each moisture sensor on both sides of the bale chamber, sensors are pn 030-4642UX.
5. Connect the USB charging/comm cord for the phone or tablet being used to that device and the 201 control box (006-2473SB).
6. When using a Dye Marker, the End of Bale Sensor kit will need to be added to the system to see when the needle arm cycles. Part number (200FCA). Connect the sensor to the End of Bale (EOB) connection on the Baler Pwr/Comm Harness (006-2470LS).
7. When using the optional Dye Marker (200DM) connect 4 pin round end of the H2O harness (006-2470C) to the Dye Marker (DM) connection on the (006-2470LS) harness. Then connect the two straight spade connections with only the white wire to the push switch (006-2850). The remaining two connections with 90-degree female spades will connect to the pump.

System wiring diagram

• If needed an optional 8’ Pwr/Comm harness extension is available (not included), part number 006-2470BL.

Downloading H2O App

• The H2O App is available on any Apple or Android device running with the current operating system software and one previous version. Download the app by searching for H2O Sensor. The app icon is shown right.

Screen Definitions
Main Screen

Settings Screen

Operation

• After installation of the H2O app, turn the system on by turning the key in the tractor on. When the connection is made the green light on the control box will illuminate.

Reading Moisture

Moisture Range 5-60%

Dye Marker System

Dye Marker Notes

• When the Dye Marker is activated by the moisture setting it will spray 3 seconds once per End of Bale (EOB) cycle. After an EOB signal, the dye marker is then reset to be able to spray again for 3 seconds once on the next bale.
• A full tank of dye is estimated to mark 50-60 bales.

Dye Marker Override

• If you want to mark a bale for any reason, press the bale icon to activate the sprayer. The icon will turn green.
• When the manual override is used, the last bale of moisture will not be highlighted in red.
• The manual spray function can be used on a bale as many times as preferred in 3-second intervals.

H2O Firmware Update through App

• When there is an update available for the H2O system the following information will appear and the steps listed will need to be followed.
• Once an operator downloads the app update (internet connection required) the “update available” symbol will appear along with the version number of the available update once connected to the system.
• At this point the system can run without updating if the operator chooses. The icon will simply remain on the screen.
• Once the operator decides to perform the software update, they will press the version number or upload arrow to begin.
• Internet connection is not required to perform the update to the module once the app is downloaded

Pin Outs

H2O Tractor Module 006-2473SB

Pin 1     Red                  Module Power Pin 2                  Red/Black EOB +

Pin 3     Black                EOB –

Pin 4     Grey                 Left Moisture Sensor

Pin 5     Brown               Right Moisture Sensor

Pin 6     Purple               EOB Signal

Pin 7     Yellow              CAN +

Pin 8     Green               CAN –

Pin 9 Red/White   Dye Marker 12V + Pin 10 Black/White  Dye Marker 12V – Pin 11 Blue                   Dye Marker Prime

Pin 12 Black                 Ground

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H2O Tractor Harness 006-2470P at Module Plug

Pin 1     Red                  Module Power Pin 2                  Red/Black EOB +

Pin 3     Black                EOB –

Pin 4  Grey                 Left Moisture Sensor

Pin 5  Brown               Right Moisture Sensor

Pin 6     Purple               EOB Signal

Pin 7  Yellow              Not Used

Pin 8  Green               Not Used

Pin 9 Red/White   Dye Marker 12V + Pin 10 Black/White  Dye Marker 12V – Pin 11 Blue                   Dye Marker Prime

Pin 12 Black                 Ground

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Baler Communication Harness 006-2470LS at the hitch

Pin 1     Red/Black            EOB + Pin 2            Black EOB –

Pin 3     Grey                 Left Moisture Sensor

Pin 4     Brown               Right Moisture Sensor

Pin 5     Purple               EOB Signal

Pin 6 Red/White  Dye Marker 12V + Pin 7 Black/White  Dye Marker 12V – Pin 8 Blue                  Dye Marker Prime

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End of Bale Sensor (EOB) 006-2471B

Pin 1     Brown               EOB +

Pin 2     Blue                  EOB –

Pin 3     N/A                   Not Used

Pin 4     Black                EOB Signal

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Dye Marker H2O Harness 006-2470C

Pin 1     Red                  DS +

Pin 2     Black                DS –

Pin 3     White                DS Prime

Pin 4     N/A                   Not Used

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Parts Breakdowns

Star Wheel assembly 030-4642UX

Control Box & Harnesses

Fixed Chamber End of Bale Sensor Kit

Ref| Description| Part #| Qty| Ref| Description| Part #| Qty
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1| End of Bale Sensor| 006-7400| 1| 3| EOB Extension| 006-7400EXT| 1
2| End of Bale’s Bracket| 001-4648RB| 1| | Complete Kit| 200FCA|

H2O Dye Marker

Ref| Description| Part #| Qty| Ref| Description| Part #| Qty
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
1| H2O Harness (10’)| 006-2470C| 1| 8| 1/4″ Street Elbow| 003-SE14F| 2
2| Tank & Pump| 005-9015| 1| 9| Check Valve| 007-1207VB| 2
3| Nozzle Cap| 004-4723| 4| 10| 1/4″ Straight Fitting| 003-A1414VB| 2
4| Tip – Brass| 004-TX-5| 2| 11| Push Switch| 006-2850| 1
5| Tip Strainer (Green)| 004-1203-100| 2| 12| 1/4″ All Barb Tee| 003-T1414| 1
6| Nozzle Body| 004-4722| 2| 13| Mini Hose Clamp| 003-9002| 6
7| Nozzle Holder| 001-4215| 2| 14| 1/4″ Hose| 002-9006| 40
| | | | NP| Red Dye| 009-0800| 1
| | | | NP| End of Bale Sensor Kit| 200FCA| 1
| | | | Complete Assembly| 030-200DM|

Warranty

Harvest Tec LLC. Warranty and Liability Agreement

Harvest Tec, LLC. will repair or replace components that are found to be defective within 12 months from the date of manufacture. Under no circumstances does this warranty cover any components which in the opinion of Harvest Tec, LLC. have been subjected to negligent use, misuse, alteration, accident, or if repairs have been made with parts other than those manufactured and obtainable from Harvest Tec, LLC. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing free of charge to the original purchaser any part that in our judgment shows evidence of defective or improper workmanship, provided the part is returned to Harvest Tec, LLC. within 30 days of the failure. If it is determined that a non-Harvest Tec branded hay preservative has been used inside the Harvest Tec applicator system where the failure occurred, then Harvest Tec reserves the right to deny the warranty request at their discretion. Parts must be returned through the selling dealer and distributor, and transportation charges prepaid. This warranty shall not be interpreted to render Harvest Tec, LLC. liable for injury or damages of any kind, direct, consequential, or contingent, to persons or property. Furthermore, this warranty does not extend to loss of crop, losses caused by delays or any expense prospective profits or for any other reason. Harvest Tec, LLC. shall not be liable for any recovery greater in amount than the cost or repair of defects in workmanship. There are no warranties, either expressed or implied, of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose intended or fitness for any other reason. This warranty cannot guarantee that existing conditions beyond the control of Harvest Tec, LLC. will not affect our ability to obtain materials or manufacture necessary replacement parts. Harvest Tec, LLC. reserves the right to make design changes, improve design, or change specifications, at any time without any contingent obligation to purchasers of machines and parts previously sold.

CONTACT

HARVEST TEC, LLC.

• P.O. BOX 63
• 2821 HARVEY STREET
• HUDSON, WI 54016 USA
• PHONE: 715-386-9100
• FAX: 715-381-1792
• Email: info@harvesttec.com
• 800-635-7468
• www.harvesttec.com

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