Mount the Boom Sensors for Patriot/Trident

Boom Sensor Mounting Locations

Sensor mounting locations may be influenced by the boom configuration. If an object enters the sensor’s blind range unexpectedly, a false return to the sensor could occur. To ensure optimal operation of the AutoBoom® XRT system and to protect the sprayer boom, the sensor should be mounted behind the boom structure (if possible), above the lowest hanging part of the boom.

Note:  Mount the radar sensors so they are spaced approximately half way between the nozzle bodies.

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The implement or machine must remain stationary and switched off with booms or implement sections unfolded and supported during installation or maintenance.

  1. The table below provides the approximate mounting locations for various boom widths. The information on this table is for reference only. If there is interference or other issues with these mounting locations, mount the sensors as close to these locations as possible.

    Boom Width Inner Sensor Mounting Distance from Boom Pivot Point Outer Sensor Mounting Distance from Boom Pivot Point
    90' 280" 460"
    100' 280" 520"

    120'

    		 330" 630"

    Note:  The numbers in the table above are the approximate distance. As a rule, the sensor should be mounted half way between two spray nozzles to minimize potential drift interference.

  2. Install the radar sensors (P/N 063-0173-962) on the sensor mounting brackets (P/N 107-0235-001) using two

    1/4”-20 x 5/8” Phillips pan head bolts (P/N 311-0050-255) and two 1/4”-20 nylon locking nuts per sensor (P/N 312-4000-164).

    Note:  Install two of the sensors in one orientation and three in the other orientation on the bracket so, when installed, the sensor connection is facing towards the center of the machine.

  3. Mount the boom sensor assemblies on the back of the outer boom sections using 2-1/16” W x 3” L x 3/8” thread U-bolts and 3/8”-16 flanged lock nuts.

  4. Mount the inner boom sensor assemblies using 2-1/16” W x 3” L x 3/8” thread U-bolts and 3/8”-16 flanged lock nuts.

    Note:  For other boom configurations where the sensor assembly doesn’t fit between the rails, mount the sensor behind the boom.

  5. Mount the center sensor assembly to the middle of the center rack using 2-1/16” W x 3” L x 3/8” thread U-bolts and 3/8”-16 flanged lock nuts.

warning

The implement or machine must remain stationary and switched off with booms or implement sections unfolded and supported during installation or maintenance.

  1. The table below provides the approximate mounting locations for various boom widths. The information on this table is for reference only. If there is interference or other issues with these mounting locations, mount the sensors as close to these locations as possible.

    Boom Width Inner Sensor Mounting Distance from Boom Pivot Point

    Optional Mid Sensor Mounting Distance from Boom Pivot Point

    		 Outer Sensor Mounting Distance from Boom Pivot Point
    120' 330"  

    630"
    132' 304" 503" 701"

    135'

    		 331" 531" 731"

    Note:  The numbers in the table above are the approximate distance. As a rule, the sensor should be mounted half way between two spray nozzles to minimize potential drift interference.

  2. Install the radar sensors (P/N 063-0173-962) on the sensor mounting brackets (P/N 107-0235-001) using two

    1/4”-20 x 5/8” Phillips pan head bolts (P/N 311-0050-255) and two 1/4”-20 nylon locking nuts per sensor (P/N 312-4000-164).

    Note:  Install two of the sensors in one orientation and three in the other orientation on the bracket so, when installed, the sensor connection is facing towards the center of the machine.

  3. Mount the boom sensor assemblies on the inside of the boom frame using two 1/4”-20 nylon lock nuts and two 1/4”-20 bolts.

  4. The inner boom sensor assembly will be mounted directly to the boom at the location shown.

  5. Install the radar sensor (P/N 063-0173-962) directly to the boom using two 1/4”-20 x 5/8” Phillips pan head bolts (P/N 311-0050-255) and two 1/4”-20 nylon locking nuts per sensor (P/N 312-4000-164).

  6. Mount the center sensor assembly to the middle of the center rack using 2-1/16” W x 3” L x 3/8” thread U-bolts and 3/8”-16 flanged lock nuts.

Last Revised: Jul 2024