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8
Setup
When the control panel is turned on for the first time, the UC4.5 control panel guides the
operator through the Automatic System Setup. Normally the UC4.5 Spray Height Control
System will automatically configure and calibrate itself to the sprayer. If this process does not
produce the desired results, perform the Manual System Setup described in
Section 8.3
.
From time to time it may be necessary to retune the UC4.5 electronics to the sprayer’s
hydraulics. This procedure is described in
Section 8.2
.
8.1
Automatic System Setup
The first time the UC4.5 Spray Height Control System is powered up, it will guide the user
through the Automatic System Setup to customize the UC4.5 settings to the sprayer. The
entire procedure should take approximately two to seven minutes.
At any point during the setup procedure, the operator can exit by pressing the
button.
However, if the Automatic System Setup is not completed, the UC4.5 may not function in
automatic mode.
To restart this procedure after an initial setup has been completed, navigate to the "Install?"
prompt in the setup menu and confirm the action with the
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 be clear of sprayer boom.
Ensure the booms have sufficient range to lift fully and are clear of any power
lines.
8.1.1
Preparation
Unfold the sprayer in a location that is relatively level and where the sensors are over bare soil
or gravel. Do not conduct the system setup or retune procedures over standing crop or
weeds/grass. Also avoid concrete or asphalt surfaces.
Ensure the boom roll suspension system is functioning properly and smoothly. Friction on
wear surfaces can be relieved using lubricants (grease, etc) or adjustment. Properly tuned
suspension systems will optimize UC4.5 performance, especially on roll-bias (active roll)
systems.
For best results, the hydraulic system should be under a normal load and at a normal working
temperature. Start the solution pump and run the sprayer’s engine at a normal working RPM
for the entire setup. Cycle all boom sections up and down manually for five minutes to warm
