Norac UC 4.5 Spray Height Control System Installation Manual Download

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Contents

Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1

General UC4.5 System Layout .................................................................................. 2

Kit Parts ....................................................................................................................... 3

Ultrasonic Sensor Installation ................................................................................... 5

Electrical Installation .................................................................................................. 9

Software Setup .......................................................................................................... 12

Calibrating the Slant Valve ...................................................................................... 13

Cable Drawings ......................................................................................................... 16

Summary of Contents for UC 4.5 Spray Height Control System

Page 1: ...Generic Unit Fixed Non VG Boom with Slant Control Installation Manual GN2 ...

Page 2: ... NORAC Systems International Inc reserves the right to improve products and their specifications without notice and without the requirement to update products sold previously Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this manual The technical information in this manual was reviewed at the time of approval for publication ...

Page 3: ...tents 1 Introduction 1 2 General UC4 5 System Layout 2 3 Kit Parts 3 4 Ultrasonic Sensor Installation 5 5 Electrical Installation 9 6 Software Setup 12 7 Calibrating the Slant Valve 13 8 Cable Drawings 16 ...

Page 4: ...ting to install the system A thorough understanding of this manual will ensure that you receive the maximum benefit from the system Your input can help make us better If you find issues or have suggestions regarding the parts list or the installation procedure please don t hesitate to contact us Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this manual All parts...

Page 5: ...eral UC4 5 System Layout Figure 1 and Figure 2 illustrate the general layout of the UC4 5 system components Figure 1 General UC4 5 System Layout Self Propel Type Figure 2 General UC4 5 System Layout Pull Type ...

Page 6: ...this manual and may not be included Cables are available separately from NORAC Please refer to the UC4 5 Generic Cable Ordering Guide P N UC4 5 BC CABLE GUIDE for cable ordering information available at www norac ca 3 1 Kit Overview Figure 3 GN2 System Parts NOTE Parts shown in blue are NOT included in this kit and must be ordered separately ...

Page 7: ...NUAL OPERATOR OPERATOR MANUAL UC4 5 SPRAY HEIGHT CONTROL 1 M02 UC4 5 BC GN2 INST MANUAL INSTALLATION UC4 5 GENERIC FIXED BOOM 1 M03 UC4 5 BC GN2 INSTE MANUAL INSTALLATION UC4 5 END USER GENERIC FIXED BOOM 1 M06 45015 ANTI SEIZE LUBRICANT KIT 1 The use of dielectric grease is not recommended on any NORAC electrical connections To ensure all stainless steel hardware does not gall or seize apply a li...

Page 8: ...he smallest serial number on the left hand side and proceed to the largest serial number on the right hand side Each UC5 sensor has a serial number stamped on the sensor housing Apply a light coating of the supplied Permatex Anti seize grease M06 to all threaded parts upon installation Figure 4 Sensor Serial Number Arrangement ...

Page 9: ...d for both the wing sensors and the main lift middle sensor 1 In its lowest position the sensor must be 9 inches 23 cm or more from the ground 2 Ensure that there are no obstructions within a 12 inch diameter circle projected directly below the center of the sensor 3 The sensor should be approximately vertical at normal operating heights Figure 5 Sensor Mounting Guidelines ...

Page 10: ...ange Figure 6 Bracket Mounting Guidelines A problem can arise if a sensor is not mounted correctly It is possible for the sensor to read off of the boom instead of the ground This may only become apparent once the control system is switched from soil to crop mode Also be careful that the sensor bracket does not collide with any other part of the boom when the boom is folded to transport position I...

Page 11: ...eakaway sections will lift upwards as they break back If the sensor is mounted to this portion of the boom the system will force the boom downwards towards the ground as the boom folds backwards 4 Mount the NORAC ultrasonic sensor into the sensor bracket and run the sensor cable either through hole in the back or through the side cut out and behind the bracket Ensure the cable is clear of moving p...

Page 12: ...ble panel mount that has a 3 8 NC threaded stud on the end to bolt through an existing mount These can be found at your local outdoor store as a RAM mount part number RAM B 236 See http www ram mount com Figure 8 UC4 5 Power and Valve Extension Cables 2 Connect the UC4 5 power cable C10 to the UC4 5 control panel in the sprayer cab Ensure both plugs P16 and P4 are connected to the panel Cable tie ...

Page 13: ...6B of the power cable C10 to R12 and R6 of C11 on the outside of the cab For a pull type sprayer connect at the hitch This connection will provide the hitch disconnect 6 Route C11 to the vicinity of the valve block at the rear of the sprayer Figure 9 Cable Connections Figure 10 Cable Connection Schematic ...

Page 14: ...res are not used for this installation C12 N1D N1E N1F N1G C13 N1A N1B See UC4 5 BC CABLE GUIDE cable ordering guide for more information 12 Fasten the 3 way coupler to the boom with cable ties Connect P6 on C11 to the 3 way coupler 13 Connect two cables C05 to the 3 way coupler and route along the booms to the wing sensors Follow existing cables and hoses to be sure the cable will not be pinched ...

Page 15: ... Panel using the switch on the side of its chassis 4 Begin the AUTOMATIC SYSTEM SETUP procedure as described in the UC4 5 Spray Height Control Operator s Manual M01 Performance may be limited during the Control System Test in the Automatic Setup since the slant valve has not been calibrated yet It is recommended to repeat the control system test again after the slant valve has been calibrated 5 Af...

Page 16: ... the sprayer s engine at a normal working RPM for the entire setup Make sure that the height of all the booms can be manually adjusted For best results the hydraulic system should be under a normal load and at a normal working temperature An effective way to warm the oil is to cycle all boom sections up and down manually for 5 minutes Longer warm up times may be required in cold weather For pull t...

Page 17: ...and or hydraulics for an installation error 6 The change in height reading is live as long as is held Wait until the height reading has settled to a stable value and record this reading Some sprayers may exhibit unwanted movement in the boom due to mechanical play This may cause some of the tests to show no movement at all if the mechanics of the boom are loose It is recommended to take at least f...

Page 18: ...e in height reading is live as long as is held Wait until the height reading has settled to a stable value and record this reading This is the boom speed in mm per second mm s or inches per second in s if inches is the selected units 8 Repeat the Manual Gain Test three times repositioning the boom as necessary 9 Average the three readings 10 Set the Gain value using the buttons Use the following t...

Page 19: ...16 8 Cable Drawings 8 1 ITEM C05 43210 20 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 18 AWG 20M ...

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