Norac UC4.5 Operator'S Manual Download Page 10

Page: 10 / 54

4.4

Position Sensors



Position sensors are used to measure boom suspension position and/or cylinder position.



The function of position sensors may be similar to that of a pair of roll sensors.



The mounting position of the position sensors vary from sprayer to sprayer depending on

boom geometry and suspension.

4.5

Control Panel

The UC4.5 control panel (

Figure 4

) is the main component of the UC4.5 Spray Height

Control System. The control panel uses the readings from the ultrasonic sensors to control

solenoid operated valves that in turn adjust the boom height. The control panel will:



Indicate when the system is in AUTOMATIC or MANUAL mode.



Indicate any hydraulic action which is underway.



Accept input to adjust all control system settings.

Figure 4: UC4.5 Control Panel

LCD Screen

- Button

Auto (Yes) Button

Power Switch

Sensor Display Button

+ Button

Setup Button

Manual Button

Boom Roll Switch
(Optional)

Summary of Contents for UC4.5

Page 1: ...Operator Manual Version 2 Software ...

Page 2: ...ems 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: ...and Outside Rounds 12 7 2 Driving Through Ditches and Over Terraces 12 7 3 Soil Mode Crop Mode and Hybrid Mode 12 7 4 Sensing Further Ahead of the Boom 13 7 5 Height Sensor Limitations 13 8 SETUP 14 8 1 Automatic System Setup 14 8 2 Retune 19 8 3 Manual Setup 20 8 4 Quick Install 29 9 OPTIONAL KITS 31 9 1 Main Lift Kit 31 9 2 Severe Terrain Kit 31 9 3 Enhanced Stability Kit 31 9 4 Roll Bias Active...

Page 4: ...SHOOTING 38 12 1 General Operation 38 12 2 Sensors 39 12 3 Hydraulics 41 12 4 Boom Stability 43 12 5 Setup Messages 44 12 6 Operational Messages 46 13 STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY 47 14 SPRAYER TYPES 48 15 UC4 5 MENU STRUCTURE 49 ...

Page 5: ... and chemical performance by ensuring correct chemical application To fully understand your new system and use it to its fullest capacity it is recommended that you read this manual This manual provides a general overview key features operating instructions assistance with system setup regular maintenance recommendations and troubleshooting If you have any questions feedback or comments regarding ...

Page 6: ... no circumstances should any service work be performed on the machinery while the UC4 5 Spray Height Control system is in the automatic mode Always ensure that the UC4 5 Spray Height Control system is powered down or in manual mode Before leaving the operator s seat While the machine is not moving When transporting the machine Before working on any part of the booms Set the UC4 5 system to manual ...

Page 7: ... the height control system Individual Boom Overrides When necessary one boom section can be put into manual mode to avoid an obstacle while the other boom sections stay in automatic This can take the stress out of spraying along obstacles such as fences because the operator only has to watch the boom along the obstacle knowing that the UC4 5 is maintaining the height on the rest of the boom sectio...

Page 8: ...4 4 System Description 4 1 General UC4 5 System Layout Figure 1 General UC4 5 System Layout Self Propelled Figure 2 General UC4 5 System Layout Pull Type ...

Page 9: ... tip However there can be as many as six sensors per system Height sensor firmware version must be 2 0 0 1 or higher 4 3 Roll Sensors Roll sensors are important for measuring boom and sprayer roll dynamics Two roll sensors are normally used for a UC4 5 Spray Height Control System The mounting position of the roll sensors vary from sprayer to sprayer depending on boom geometry and suspension Roll s...

Page 10: ...anel Figure 4 is the main component of the UC4 5 Spray Height Control System The control panel uses the readings from the ultrasonic sensors to control solenoid operated valves that in turn adjust the boom height The control panel will Indicate when the system is in AUTOMATIC or MANUAL mode Indicate any hydraulic action which is underway Accept input to adjust all control system settings Figure 4 ...

Page 11: ...cons Icon Name Description Sensor Display Navigates to the Sensor Display menu Settings No Navigates to the Settings menu Declines selections in some menus Plus Adjusts setting values Minus Adjusts setting values Auto Yes Puts the system into Automatic mode Confirm selections in some menus Manual Puts the system into Manual mode ...

Page 12: ...splayed When the UC4 5 Height Control System is in automatic mode arrows will appear on the screen indicating the UC4 5 system is making a correction Often the correction will be very small and there may not be a noticeable change in boom position Figure 5 Run Screen Changing to Automatic or Manual Mode From the run screen press the control panel AUTO button to put the system into automatic mode T...

Page 13: ...Consult your sales representative or technical support with any questions or concerns Tilt Switches While in automatic mode if either left or right tilt switches are pressed the corresponding boom section will go into manual mode The corresponding A on the display will change to an M to indicate that boom is in manual mode This is useful when spraying near ditches or fences where it is desired to ...

Page 14: ...et height is the height that the operator would like the boom to be set at when spraying When operating in soil mode the target height is measured from the spray nozzles to the soil In crop mode the target height is measured from the crop canopy to the spray nozzles In Hybrid mode the target height is measured from the crop canopy or in the absence of a crop canopy to the virtual crop canopy The t...

Page 15: ...r Height Right Height Left Height Run Screen Sensitivity Crop or Soil Mode Retune Hydraulics Control Settings Figure 6 UC4 5 Main Menu Map Note Refer to Section 15 for a full menu structure map Tips on More 11 89 87 89 90 89 M 82 M Sensi 5 Soil On ReTune More Sensor Display Setup ...

Page 16: ... when operating at high speeds this can cause rapid changes in boom tip height Sprayer hydraulic systems are not capable of tip speeds high enough to correct for the boom tip error There are two solutions to this problem The first is for the operator to recognize these situations before they occur and manually raise the boom to a safe height The second is to add the Roll Control option if one is a...

Page 17: ...t error can bring the nozzles close to the ground as the sensor reads over the crest of the hill or down a ditch 7 5 Height Sensor Limitations The UC5 sensors are designed and built specifically for agricultural purposes However the ultrasonic transducer must be clean and dry for optimal performance The foam disc fitted into the bottom of the sensor protects the transducer from dust If the protect...

Page 18: ...he button If the Install menu prompt is confirmed accidentally exit by pressing before confirming a sprayer type No settings will be lost However if a sprayer type is confirmed and the Dfalting message appears all previous system settings will be lost The Automatic System Setup may need to be performed again CAUTION All boom sections will move during the automatic install People and equipment must...

Page 19: ...oggle through a list of available sprayer types The types are listed in Section 14 When the desired type is shown confirm the selection with the button To exit the install now before changing any settings press the button The control panel is loading all the settings for the sprayer 8 1 4 Wiring Test Use the sprayer s manual controls to move the left boom up If the wrong boom moves or if the direc...

Page 20: ... inches 90 cm the sensor height can be adjusted after the install is finished Refer to Section 8 3 1 for more details Hold the button to begin the sensor detect sequence The button must be held for the duration of the procedure If is released simply press and hold again to continue the procedure The control panel will automatically move the booms to detect and assign the sensors to the correct loc...

Page 21: ...Note This step may not be applicable for all sprayer types 8 1 7 Hydraulic Tuning Hold the button to continue the hydraulic tuning If is released before Done is displayed simply press and hold again to continue the procedure The panel will display various messages as it is working The messages are displayed for informational purposes only Release the button the hydraulic tuning is complete Done Do...

Page 22: ...behavior of the booms while correcting to the target height The run screen is shown above It shows the system is in automatic mode with a target height of 45 inches 114 cm The boom movements should be smooth and stable Boom corrections should stop after a few seconds under normal conditions excessive wind may cause small corrections to continue Press the button to return to manual mode If the boom...

Page 23: ... the Retune procedure each time the tractor is changed If there is a flow control for the boom hydraulics set it prior to tuning If the flow setting is changed by more than 20 percent run a Retune Follow Section 8 1 1 level booms working RPM etc before beginning the Retune Navigate to the Retune menu prompt in the SETUP menu and confirm with the button The procedure described in the Automatic Syst...

Page 24: ...ogramming serial numbers and sensor locations as well as tuning the hydraulic parameters manually 8 3 1 Sensor Setup Before beginning it is necessary to know the serial number and location for each of the sensors The sensor serial number is located on the bottom of the sensor housing beside the foam disc It is recommended that the sensor location and serial number be recorded in Figure 7 because t...

Page 25: ...r Left Channel Entering Sensor Serial Numbers Navigate to the sensor location to be changed for example LO for the left outer sensor This screen will show the previously installed sensor serial number if any as shown in Figure 8 Use the buttons to search for all connected sensors Use the buttons to toggle through a list of available sensor serial numbers with their respective live height readings ...

Page 26: ...ozzle closest to the sensor Round this measurement to the nearest half inch Figure 9 Measurement for Calibrating the Sensor Height Navigate to the location measured for example LOht for the left outer sensor Figure 8 If the currently displayed height reading is not correct adjust it using the buttons The button will increase the reading the button will decrease the reading To return to the Normal ...

Page 27: ... are still stored Each valve has two settings deadzone and gain The dead zone relates to the smallest amount of movement the valve can produce The maximum boom speed is dependent on the gain A dead zone and gain parameter exists for each valve Each valve may be tuned Automatically as part of the automatic install or retune Automatically one valve at a time Manually Note It is not necessary to run ...

Page 28: ...e to the More menu prompt in the SETUP menu Press to confirm Navigate to the boom section to be setup for example Left to adjust the left up and or the left down settings Press the button to confirm Press the button to access the next menu prompt Choose the dead zone up or down setting Figure 10 Press and hold the button The valve will turn on at the indicated setting for exactly one second The sc...

Page 29: ...he boom down make sure it is not close to the ground The purpose of this test is to determine the sprayer boom speeds It is recommended that each test be performed three times and the readings averaged From the speed measurements taken use Table 2 to determine the appropriate gain values to use for each function This test will provide approximate results for gain values Proper gain values rely on ...

Page 30: ... sensitivity setting of five The sensitivity setting will scale the gain settings If the booms are not reacting quickly enough a higher gain setting will make the boom respond faster If the booms are too jerky or unstable use a lower the gain setting or improve the boom s mechanical damping Table 2 Gain Settings Function Boom Speed inch sec Up Gain Down Gain Left Right 1 5 Too Slow Too Slow Left R...

Page 31: ...ay at least 3 feet from the sensor so as not to induce a measurement error To View the Roll Values By pressing and holding from the run screen the Roll Values can be viewed The screen will appear as shown below Figure 11 Roll Values The left and right values should normally be very close within 10 Depending on the size of the boom for trapeze style booms the values will be around 20 to 40 For cent...

Page 32: ...t readings from this section will still be available The sprayer s wing booms will still be controlled automatically Left Channel is turned off D Disabled Figure 12 Turning a Boom Off for Left Channel Ensure the UC4 5 control panel is in manual mode and at the run screen Navigate to the More menu prompt in the SETUP menu Press to confirm Navigate to the boom section to be turned off or on for exam...

Page 33: ...ed with the lowest serial number on the left side increasing to the highest serial number on the right side Level the boom at 35 inches 90 cm height Navigate in the setup menu to the Install screen and press the button Use the buttons to toggle through a list of available sprayer types The types are listed in Section 14 Press and hold for 5 seconds When the word Sensor is displayed release the but...

Page 34: ... Roll OnA using the buttons Press to confirm Navigate to the Roll menu prompt in the SENSOR DISPLAY menu Select the appropriate sensor serial number for the BF boom frame and IF intermediate frame sensor Press and then set the IFh intermediate frame height and BFh boom frame height to zero using the buttons Press to confirm Perform a ReTune Section 8 2 BFh 0 IFh 0 Roll OnA ...

Page 35: ...Additional sensors may be added to improve boom protection and system performance This is more suitable for larger booms and in severe terrain conditions Figure 13 Example of Severe Terrain 9 3 Enhanced Stability Kit This kit is designed to provide enhanced boom stability for sprayers which are loosely coupled between the intermediate frame para lift arms or mast and the sprayer chassis The roll s...

Page 36: ...boom roll capability Full boom roll is controlled actively together with wing tilt functions Provides active isolation between the boom and sprayer and increases reaction speed This option improves spray height accuracy and provides unprecedented control Figure 14 Roll Bias over a Terrace ...

Page 37: ...the target height Section 6 3 Navigating the Headland Assist Remote Switch Menu Ensure the UC4 5 control panel is in manual mode and at the run screen Navigate to the More menu prompt in the SETUP menu Press to confirm Press until the display says Other Press to confirm Use the buttons to navigate the Headland Assist menu The setting is selected when the Headland Assist menu is exited by pressing ...

Page 38: ...tch Remote Auto Trigger Enabling remote auto as the trigger will allow a separate switch to trigger the Headland Assist This switch must not be a momentary type switch Remote auto is an input line normally located in the wiring harness in the cab Refer to Section 10 2 for the location of the remote switch inputs When 12 VDC is applied to the remote auto line the system will change to automatic mod...

Page 39: ...al function always has priority over the automatic function 10 3 High Oil Temperature Alarm The High Oil Temperature Alarm will sound if the Norac valve block reaches a temperature of 95 C This alarm will only sound once and will not repeat The alarm is re enabled each time automatic mode is entered If the alarm sounds the screen will also show VT Max for 2 seconds to inform the operator that the ...

Page 40: ...e default is 0 Units cm or inches Figure 16 Minimum Height Mode and Units Menu 10 6 Changing the Units To change the units simply navigate to the units menu as shown in Figure 16 Use the buttons to change between inches and cm 10 7 Valve and Air Temperature Pressing and holding will cycle the display between the valve block temperature VT and the air temperature AT Metric cm height Celsius Imperia...

Page 41: ...AC P N 106285 Cleaning Ultrasonic Height Sensors Remove the foam disc from the sensor and wash it with clean water Squeeze out excess water and allow the foam disc to dry The sensor can be used if the foam is wet however a valid height reading may not be obtained until it is completely dry If the transducer inside the sensor is also dirty wash it using clean water Remove the sensor from the bracke...

Page 42: ...leted an automatic install If the automatic install was started and not finished at least one hydraulic function Section 8 3 2 will need to be manually tuned before the system will go into automatic mode The system resets when a valve is turned on Check the power supply The sprayer s power supply voltage must be more than 12 VDC This may also be caused by a damaged or defective power supply cable ...

Page 43: ...cular to the ground and there should be no obstructions between the sensor and the ground The protective foam shield may be contaminated Inspect and clean the foam shield If it is severely worn or dirty replace the foam shield The sensor may have moisture in it This can be common for sprayers which fold the wing tips up therefore pointing the sensors into the air If rain or moisture collects in th...

Page 44: ...error appears in the new location the sensor may not be functioning properly Sensor Alignment Proper sensor alignment is critical for proper UC4 5 performance When the boom is in its lowest position the sensor mouth must be 22cm 9 inches or more above the spray nozzles The bottom of the sensor must be at least 25cm 9 inches in front of the nozzles The sensor must be approximately vertical at norma...

Page 45: ... to the tilt cylinders may be reversed Ensure the raise lines are connected to the B ports on the Norac valve block The lower lines should be connected to the A ports The boom will raise when it should lower or vice versa Check the cable connections to the valve block and ensure they are not reversed The raise and lower lines to the tilt cylinders may be reversed Ensure the raise lines are connect...

Page 46: ...ng Using the UC4 5 system at higher sensitivities may create a greater demand on the sprayer s hydraulics Try lowering the sensitivity Plumbing single acting systems as double acting with orifices in both A ports may reduce the heating ...

Page 47: ...Geometry Test Section 8 3 3 Check the mounting of the roll sensors They must be mounted for the type of boom suspension as shown in the installation manual Ensure the height sensors are reading properly and consistently The sensors must be aligned and mounted correctly The sensor should point almost perpendicular to the ground and there should be no obstructions between the sensor and the ground I...

Page 48: ...he boom to stop moving Wiring This message is shown at the wiring test if the system receives a signal from the wrong sprayer switch This will occur if the wiring is incorrect or there is a poor cable connection Pressing the wrong switch during this test will also display this error message Too Many The system has detected too many sensors connected Remove the additional sensors or set up the syst...

Page 49: ...t or gravel on the ground Ensure there is no grass or other plants under the sprayer boom The sensor may be out of range Release the button and manually adjust the entire boom to approximately 35 inches 90 cm above the ground Press and hold to continue with the install or retune It may be too windy outside too complete an Install or Retune If the boom cannot stop moving due to high wind conditions...

Page 50: ... displayed there may be a problem with a sensor Refer to Section 12 2 for more information Minimum Overide This message is displayed when the target height is lower than the Minimum Height Mode allows Disabled Access to the system setup features Automatic Install ReTune has been disabled by the installer to avoid unintentional system changes The control panel is busy with a task that may take a fe...

Page 51: ...Travel time travel costs and per diem expenses to and from the place where repairs are made will not be covered by this warranty For the nearest Service Center visit our website at www norac ca or call 1 306 664 6711 or e mail service norac ca Any evidence of negligent or abnormal use alteration of serial numbers or repairs attempted by other than NORAC authorized personnel or not using NORAC cert...

Page 52: ... Flexi Coil NH CaseIH 68 Series SF210 216 SRX100 160 NT3 Nitro Miller Technologies 90 120 Foot Boom FT1 Fast with Directional Manifold Retrofit NT4 Nitro 4000 5000 Series and New Holland Front Mount Boom GN1 Generic Pendulum Boom with Slant Control Metric SP365F SP275F SP240F GN2 Fixed non VG Boom with Slant Control Metric RA1 Kverneland Variable Geometry Type Metric HD1 Hardi Aftermarket North Am...

Page 53: ...49 15 UC4 5 Menu Structure ...

Page 54: ...Saskatoon SK S7P 0A6 TOPCON Agriculture Americas W5527 Hwy 106 Fort Atkinson WI 53538 TOPCON Precision Agriculture Europe Avenida de la industria 35 Tres Cantos España Spain Support Phone 888 979 9509 E mail tasupportn topcon com Web www norac ca ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for UC4.5

Reviews:

Related manuals for UC4.5

Brands by name

Popular brands

Norac UC4.5, Operator'S Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for UC4.5

Reviews:

Related manuals for UC4.5

Brands by name

Popular brands