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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the NORAC UC5 Spray Height Control System. This
system is manufactured with top quality components and is engineered using the latest
technology to provide operating reliability unmatched for years to come.

When properly used the system can provide protection from sprayer boom damage, improve
sprayer efficiency, and ensure chemicals are applied correctly.

Please take the time to read this manual completely before attempting 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 supplied are selected to specially fit the sprayer to facilitate

a complete installation. However, NORAC cannot guarantee all parts fit as
intended due to the variations of the sprayer by the manufacturer.

Please read this manual in its entirety before attempting installation.

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Summary of Contents for UC5 Topcon X30

Page 1: ...John Deere R Series Active Wing Roll Control Installation Manual JD12A ...

Page 2: ...RAC 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: ...ts 4 5 Pre Install Checklist 10 6 Ultrasonic Sensor Installation 11 7 Position Sensor Installation 17 8 Module Installation 18 9 Connecting the Sensors to the CANbus 23 10 Hydraulic Installation 24 11 Software Setup 33 12 Cable Drawings 40 13 Appendix A Optional Severe Terrain Sensor Mounting 46 ...

Page 4: ...ing 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: ...quipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense This Class A digital apparatus ...

Page 6: ...3 3 General UC5 System Layout Figure 1 illustrates the general layout of the UC5 system components Figure 1 General UC5 System Layout ...

Page 7: ...4 4 Kit Parts 4 1 Kit Overview Figure 2 JD12A System Parts ...

Page 8: ...5 4 2 Hydraulic Plumbing Figure 3 JD12A Hydraulic Plumbing ...

Page 9: ...Y JD FUSED 1 E01 43710 UC5 CONTROLLER MODULE 1 E02 43720 UC5 VALVE MODULE 1 E03 43732 UC5 INPUT MODULE PASS THRU 1 E05 43750 UC5 ULTRASONIC SENSOR 3 E06 45030 UC5 POSITION SENSOR NF W O HARDWARE 1 E11 43765 UC5 NETWORK COUPLER 8 WAY 1 E12 43764 UC5 NETWORK COUPLER 2 WAY 3 E20 43764T UC5 NETWORK COUPLER 2 WAY WITH TERMINATOR 2 H01 44863 23 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2 06 32IN L 6FORX 6FORX 8 H02 44863 25 HO...

Page 10: ... 4 BOLT 1 Do not use high speed power tools drills when installing hardware 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 light coating of the supplied Permatex Anti seize grease to all threaded parts upon installation Permatex Anti seize lubricant is preferred but other similar anti seize p...

Page 11: ... ORIFICE INSERT 0625 IN ONE WAY 4 F04 104369 PLUG 6MBP 1 F05 104586 TEE ADAPTER 6FORXR 6MORT 6 F06 104590 90 DEG ADAPTER 6MOR 6FORX90 6 F07 104884 MALE TO FEMALE ADAPTER 6MOR 8FORX 2 F08 104885 TEE ADAPTER 8FORXR 8MORT 2 F09 104693 MALE ADAPTER 4MB 4MOR 1 F10 105226 MALE TO FEMALE ADAPTER 4MOR 6FORX 1 F11 105500 SETSCREW 1 4X3 8 1 ...

Page 12: ...antity Picture F12 44917 MALE ADAPTER 6MB 6MOR 6 F13 104586 TEE ADAPTER 6FORXR 6MORT 4 F14 104590 90 DEG ADAPTER 6MOR 6FORX90 9 6 M B 6 M OR X 90 SIZE IN 1 16TH S GENDER MALE OR FEMALE 90 ANGLE SWIVEL TYPE GENDER SIZE TYPE B ORB J JIC OR FLAT FACE P PIPE Fitting Name Example ...

Page 13: ...ons are functional place a check mark in boxes below 3 Bring engine to field operational RPM and record below 4 Record the time seconds it takes for a full stroke for all boom functions To ensure repeatable measurements take the average of 3 trials 5 Not all sprayers will have the functions listed below in Figure 4 Ensure the boom has sufficient travel so it does not contact the ground during thes...

Page 14: ...h the 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 to all threaded parts upon installation Figure 5 Sensor Serial Number Arrangement ...

Page 15: ... measurement error 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 6 Sensor Mounting Guidelines ...

Page 16: ...lange Figure 7 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 ...

Page 17: ...wnwards towards the ground as the boom folds backwards 4 Use M07 M08 and M09 in place of the supplied hardware to mount the brackets 5 Mount the NORAC UC5 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 parts and will not be damaged during folding Figure 8 Brack...

Page 18: ...d 2 The centerline of the acoustic cone should be approximately vertical at normal operating heights 3 The bottom of the sensor must be at least 9 inches in front of the spray nozzles and boom structure This does not apply for the main lift sensor 4 The bottom of the sensor must be at least 9 inches above the spray nozzles 5 Ensure there are no other obstructions with a 12 inch 23 cm diameter circ...

Page 19: ...e 3 8 x3 bolts M10 to mount the bracket 3 Mount the ultrasonic sensor to the main lift bracket Run the sensor cable along the main lift bracket tube Figure 11 Example Mounting of the Main Lift Bracket Avoid mounting the main lift sensor over or near a wheel track Measurements from the wheel track do not provide an accurate crop height and will cause measurement and control error Ensure the bracket...

Page 20: ...to center with 3 5 90mm travel recommended It should be mounted with the cable on the bottom in a location where the sensor will not bind or contact Roll the boom fully in each direction and take measurements to ensure the travel limit is not exceeded Figure 12 Position Sensor Mounting 2 Mount the position sensor to the brackets using the mounting hardware as shown in Figure 13 Figure 13 Mounting ...

Page 21: ... mounting instructions in the display kit installation manual 3 Connect the display terminal to the control module using the display cable This cable must be connected to the end of the control module with only one Deutsch connector Refer to the display kit installation instructions 4 Connect the power cable C30 to one of the two CANbus connectors on the control module using cable C02 and a 2 way ...

Page 22: ... Figure 16 Align Coils 3 Place the valve module between the valve coils Slide a valve mounting bracket over the connectors of the valve module and the valve coil connectors This may require flexing the plastic bracket slightly Figure 17 4 Ensure the bracket is pushed over the connectors far enough to allow the clips to engage behind the valve connectors Output Number Normal Function 1 Left Up 2 Le...

Page 23: ...Nbus connector to the input module 6 With the valve module securely mounted to the valve block connect the valve cables C10 to the valve coils 7 Connect the temperature probe to the valve block using the supplied 3 8 x 1 2 hex bolt Figure 18 Valve Module Installation Tank Port Pressure Port Sense Port Left Tilt Ports Right Tilt Ports 3rd Station Ports ...

Page 24: ... 3 connector on the end of the input module Figure 19 Input Module Connections 5 Connect the 12 pin connector on the tilt interface cable C20 to the Thru 2 connector on the side of the input module Insert the other connectors on C20 into the tilt connectors on the John Deere solenoids Figure 20 6 Connect the 12 pin connector on the main lift interface cable C21 to the Thru 1 connector on the side ...

Page 25: ...22 Figure 20 Valve Block Solenoid Locations ...

Page 26: ...Connect the wing roll cylinder H20 to the 8 way coupler 5 Connect the main lift sensor to the 8 way coupler using cable C02 and a 2 way coupler E12 6 Connect two cables C05 to the 8 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 or stretched 7 At the sensor brackets attach a 2 way coupler with terminator E20 to th...

Page 27: ...mination is not covered under the NORAC UC5 system warranty It is recommended that a qualified technician perform the hydraulic installation 10 1 Expansion Block Assembly 1 Remove the four 4MBP plugs from the 3 station valve block Figure 21 Gently tap the plugs with a hammer to loosen before attempting to remove 2 Coat the four o rings in hydraulic oil and install them into the expansion block Ens...

Page 28: ...1 fitting into the B port of the 3rd station of the block Tighten to 18 ft lbs 24 Nm 9 Install the 6MB 6MOR F12 fittings into the A and B ports of the expansion block Tighten to 18 ft lbs 24 Nm 10 Remove the plug from the Sense Line Bleed port Location is shown in Figure 23 Gently tap the plug with a hammer to loosen it before attempting to remove it To access bleed orifice remove the valve coil t...

Page 29: ...26 Figure 23 Load Sense Bleed Orifice Location on Top of Block Remove this coil ...

Page 30: ... top of the boom If the valve block is mounted on top it will be hit when the boom rolls 2 Insert the threaded rod into the block and use a hex nut to hold the rod The block holes are 3 8 NC 1 deep If bolts are used instead of the threaded rod ensure the bolts thread in at least 3 8 3 Use the remaining hardware to secure the block to the sprayer 4 Cut off excess threaded rod if necessary Figure 24...

Page 31: ... to 30 40 ft lb 41 54 Nm Figure 25 WRC Mounting Bracket Installed on Boom Frame 2 Mount the WRC H20 to the bracket using the supplied M12x1 75x25mm bolts and lock washers Install the WRC with the cable end pointing towards the right hand wing Tighten mounting bolts to 60 70 ft lb 81 95 Nm 3 Route the WRC sensor cable to the 8 way coupler E11 Figure 26 WRC Installed on the Boom Frame ...

Page 32: ...valve block The pressure port is located on the smaller valve block next to the main block 6 Install a 6MOR 8FORX F07 fitting onto the tee F08 Connect the pressure line H01 from the NORAC valve block to the F07 fitting 7 Insert the 6FORXR 6MORT tees F05 into the existing raise and lower lines at the wing cylinders 8 Install four 4 6MOR 6FORX90 fittings F06 onto the 6FORXR 6MORT tees F05 9 Install ...

Page 33: ...ose H03 to the F10 fitting 17 Connect hose H01 between the tees F13 on the lower A lines 18 Connect two 2 hoses H01 to the tees F13 on the raise B lines 19 Install four 4 6MB 6MOR fittings F12 onto the ports on the wing roll cylinder H20 20 Install four 4 6MOR 6FORX90 fittings F14 onto the F12 fitting on the wing roll cylinder H20 21 Install a 6MOR 6FORX90 fitting F14 onto the F14 fitting on the c...

Page 34: ...31 Figure 27 Fittings Installed on NORAC Valve Block Figure 28 Pressure Tank Load Sense and Main Lift Locations as viewed from the leading side of the boom center Pressure Tank Main Lift Load Sense ...

Page 35: ...e Plumbing Figure 31 Main Lift Plumbing Figure 32 Fittings and Hoses Installed at Tilt Cylinder Figure 33 WRC with Fittings and Hoses Installed F08 F07 H03 H01 F10 F05 H01 Disc Orifice between F05 and H01 F05 H01 F14 F12 F14 F12 F14 F12 F05 F06 H02 F05 F06 ...

Page 36: ...Cylinder air will have to be removed from the system The following is a step by step procedure for bleeding air from the system using both the sprayer joystick and the NORAC manual valve drive screen If an AgLeader proprietary display is being used to operate the NORAC Boom Height Control proceed to Section 11 1 2 for the procedure 11 1 1 Using a Virtual Terminal VT or PULSETM Display 1 Remove the...

Page 37: ...on 11 1 1 4 Remove the air from the tilt cylinders using the sprayer s joystick controls a Move the left tilt cylinder full stroke three times b Move the right tilt cylinder full stroke three times 5 Remove air from the roll channel using the AgLeader display a Start an Automatic Install Figure 34 and Figure 35 b Select the appropriate sprayer make and model on the screen c Read the disclaimer men...

Page 38: ...35 6 Run a complete automatic install Figure 34 and Figure 35 Figure 34 Navigating to NORAC Setup Screen Figure 35 Automatic Setup ...

Page 39: ...36 Figure 36 Roll Gain Screens 11 2 JD Tilt Sensor Calibration Instructions 1 Ensure the NORAC system is plugged in and powered up Figure 37 Calibration Screen Tilt Sensor Selection ...

Page 40: ...structions on the second screen When finished select the Cal icon A to proceed to the next screen 8 Calibration Complete will be displayed Press the Enter button B to return to the Boom Calibration tab 11 3 JD Tilt Valve Calibration Instructions 1 Warm up the hydraulic oil to at least 60 C The calibration screen it will show the oil temperature 2 Ensure the NORAC system is plugged in and powered u...

Page 41: ...n Tilt Valve Selection 5 Select the Calibration softkey A to view the setup menu 6 Select the Boom Calibration tab B 7 Select Calibration icon C next to Tilt Sensor Calibration 8 Boom Tilt Valve Calibration screen will appear A B B ...

Page 42: ... D to exit calibration 13 Table 2 shows examples of before and after calibration values The new values should be slightly higher to account for the additional UC5 wiring on the John Deere valve Table 2 Calibration Value Examples Function Calibration before UC5 Installed Calibration after UC5 Installed Left Up 550 860 Left Down 600 910 Right Up 620 860 Right Down 620 900 14 Test Autofold and confir...

Page 43: ...40 12 Cable Drawings 12 1 ITEM C01 43220 10 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 14 AWG 10M 12 2 ITEM C02 43220 01 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 14 AWG 1M ...

Page 44: ...41 12 3 ITEM C03 43220 03 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 14 AWG 3M 12 4 ITEM C05 43210 20 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 18 AWG 20M ...

Page 45: ...42 12 5 ITEM C10 43230 04 CABLE UC5 VALVE DT TO DT ...

Page 46: ...43 12 6 ITEM C20 43240 41 CABLE UC5 INTERFACE TILT DT R4038 ...

Page 47: ...44 12 7 ITEM C21 43240 38 CABLE UC5 INTERFACE JOHN DEERE R4030 4038 ML ...

Page 48: ...45 12 8 ITEM C30 43250 07 CABLE UC5 BATTERY JD FUSED ...

Page 49: ...alling the severe terrain option the inner wing sensor brackets should be mounted as shown in Figure 41 Always follow the sensor mounting guidelines to ensure optimal sensor performance and prevent sensor measurement error Figure 41 Inner Wing Sensor Bracket Mounting ...

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