Norac UC4.5 User manual

Hagie
STS 2008 14/16 120'
Installation Manual
HG4

Printed in Canada
Copyright 2012 by NORAC Systems International Inc.
Reorder P/N: UC4.5-BC-HG4-INST Rev B (Hagie STS 2008 14/16 120')
NOTICE: 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.

Contents
1Introduction................................................................................................................ 1
2General UC4.5 System Layout................................................................................. 2
3Kit Parts ...................................................................................................................... 3
4Ultrasonic Sensor Installation .................................................................................. 7
5Roll Sensor Installation............................................................................................ 12
6Electrical Installation ............................................................................................... 13
7Hydraulic Installation .............................................................................................. 14
8Software Setup......................................................................................................... 18
9Cable Drawings ........................................................................................................ 19

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1Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NORAC UC4.5 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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2General UC4.5 System Layout
Figure 1 illustrates the general layout of the UC4.5 system components:
Figure 1: General UC4.5 System Layout

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3Kit Parts
3.1 Kit Overview
Figure 2: HG4 System Parts

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3.2 Hydraulic Plumbing
Figure 3: HG4 Hydraulic Plumbing

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3.3 List of Parts
Item Part Number Name Quantity
B06 105728 RAM-233 RAIL MOUNT ADAPTER KIT FOR RAM-202 BASE 1
B10 44728 MOUNTING BRACKET COMPLETE UC4 BREAKAWAY EXTENDED 4
B11 44743 MOUNTING BRACKET MAIN LIFT SENSOR UC4 PLUS 1
C05 43210-10 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 18 AWG 10M 4
C07 43220-01 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 14 AWG 1M 2
E01 45100 UC4.5 BOOM CONTROL PANEL 1
E03 43742 UC5 ROLL SENSOR W TEMPERATURE PROBE 1
E05 43750 UC5 ULTRASONIC SENSOR 6
E11 43765 UC5 NETWORK COUPLER 8-WAY 1
E12 43764 UC5 NETWORK COUPLER 2-WAY 2
E20 43764T UC5 NETWORK COUPLER 2-WAY WITH TERMINATOR 2
H10 44865-41 HYDRAULICS FITTING KIT - HG4 1
H70 44751-C3 LINEAR ROLL CYLINDER 12IN 1
M01 UC4.5-BC-MANUAL-
OPERATOR OPERATOR MANUAL UC4.5 SPRAY HEIGHT CONTROL 1
M02 UC4.5-BC-HG4-INST MANUAL INSTALLATION UC4.5 HAGIE STS 2008 14/16 120' 1
V01 44960D VALVE BLOCK ASSEM 3 STATION CC/LS PROP DT 4 BOLT 1

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3.4 Hydraulic Fitting Kit Details (P/N: 44865-41)
Item Part Number Name Quantity Picture
F08 44928 ORIFICE INSERT .047 IN ONE WAY 1
F09 44935 ORIFICE INSERT .042 IN ONE WAY 1
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:
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 products
may be used.

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4Ultrasonic Sensor Installation
4.1 Bracket Assembly
Assemble the breakaway sensor bracket as illustrated in Figure 4, following the instructions
below.
Figure 4: Breakaway Bracket Assembly
1. Compress the spring and insert it together with the collar into the base.
2. Slide the tube through the assembled part.
3. Using the bolt and nut, tighten the collar to the tube with the sensor tube centered.
4. Apply a small amount of grease to the rotating surfaces of the bracket.

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4.2 Ultrasonic Sensor Serial Number Arrangement
When installing the sensors, start with the smallest serial number on the left-hand side, and
proceed to the largest serial number on the right hand side. Each 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

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4.3 Ultrasonic Sensor Mounting Guidelines
The following guidelines will ensure optimal sensor performance and prevent sensor
measurement error. These rules should be followed 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 (A).
2. The centerline of the acoustic cone should be approximately vertical at normal operating
heights (A).
3. The bottom of the sensor must be at least 9 inches in front of the spray nozzles and boom
structure (B). (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 (C).
5. Ensure there are no other obstructions with a 12 inch (23 cm) diameter circle projected
directly below the sensor (D).
Figure 6: Sensor Mounting Guidelines

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4.4 Wing Sensor Installation
1. The sensor bracket should be oriented forward (ahead of the boom).
2. Typically the best mounting location for the outer wing sensor brackets will be near the end
of the boom tips, approximately two feet (60cm) from the end.
3. Depending on the boom design, some breakaway 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 inner sensor brackets approximately half-way between the outer wing sensor
brackets and the sprayer chassis.
5. Mount the NORAC ultrasonic sensor into the sensor bracket and run the sensor cable
through the sensor tube.
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. If possible, mount the sensor
brackets while the booms are folded to ensure they will not cause interference.
Figure 7: Sensor Reading Off Boom

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4.5 Main Lift Sensor Installation
1. Assemble the main lift sensor bracket (B11) as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8: Main Lift Bracket Assembly
2. There are a variety of ways to mount the main lift bracket on most sprayers. The bracket
should position the sensor approximately in the center of the sprayer, forward of the
boom. An example of this mounting is illustrated in Figure 9.
3. Mount the ultrasonic sensor to the main lift bracket. Run the sensor cable down the center
of the main lift bracket tube.
Figure 9: 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 does not collide with any other part of the sprayer throughout
the full range of main lift motion.

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5Roll Sensor Installation
For this installation, the roll sensor is only being used for temperature
compensation.
1. Securely mount the roll sensors to the included roll sensor brackets using the #6 machine
screws. Tighten screws to 10 in-lbs (1.1 Nm).
Figure 10: Mounting Roll Sensor to Bracket
2. Attach the roll sensor and roll sensor bracket to the boom, near the NORAC valve block
using the provided cable ties.
3. Once the block is mounted, fasten the temperature probe from E03 to the NORAC valve
block using the included 3/8x1/2” bolt as illustrated in Figure 11.
Figure 11: NORAC Valve Block with Temperature Probe Installed

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6Electrical Installation
1. Install the UC4.5 Control Panel (E01) in the cab of the sprayer. Mount the panel where it
will be clearly visible and within easy reach of the operator. In the Hagie cab, a good spot
to mount the UC4.5 control panel is on the right hand side of the cab, next to the spray
controller. If mounting the panel to a round pole, use the rail mount adapter kit (B06)
(Figure 12).
Figure 12: Mounting the Control Panel Using the Adapter Kit (B06)
2. Connect the roll sensor to the 8-way coupler.
3. Connect the main lift sensor to the 8-way coupler using cable C04 and a 2-way coupler
(E12). Cable C04 and item E12 may not be needed if the 8-way coupler is mounted close
enough to the main lift sensor.
4. Connect the sensor on the linear roll cylinder to the 8-way coupler using cable C07 and a
2-way coupler (E12).
5. Attach a 3-way coupler (E10) to the boom at the inner sensor brackets. Connect two
cables (C05) to the 8-way coupler and route along the booms to the inner wing sensors.
Plug the sensor and the CANbus cable into the 3-way coupler.
6. Connect cable C05 to the remaining connector on the 3-way coupler and route along the
boom to the outer wing sensors.
7. At the sensor brackets, attach a 2-way coupler with terminator (E20) to the sprayer boom.
The 2-way coupler with terminator is the white two way coupler. Plug the sensor and the
CANbus cable into the 2-way coupler.
IMPORTANT:
Provide enough slack in all cables to account for the movement of the main
section, parallel lift, and FOLDING boom movement.

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7Hydraulic Installation
Ensure all pressure has been bled from the system before disconnecting any lines
or fittings. Hydraulic pressure will exist on the wing tilt circuits unless the wings
are being supported by other means. The hydraulic installation may be performed
with the wings in transport position, resting on the ground or with the tilt cylinders
fully extended.
Component failure due to oil contamination is not covered under the NORAC
UC4.5 system warranty. It is recommended that a qualified technician perform the
hydraulic installation.
7.1 Linear Roll Cylinder Assembly
1. Remove the linear roll cylinder and components from the crate and install each component
as shown in Figure 13 and Figure 14.
Figure 13: Linear Roll Cylinder Assembly
2. The sensor bracket must be mounted to the end of the cylinder with no hoses
3. The boom target must be mounted to the end of the cylinder with hydraulic ports.
4. Align the spring target by rotating the metal casing around the linear roll cylinder.
5. The cylinder target (bottom rod) must be aligned so it is offset by 5/8” from the top rod.

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Figure 14 - Linear Roll Cylinder Sensor and Target Alignment
The figure below shows a top view
of the linear roll cylinder. Notice
how the bottom target (red) is not
aligned with the sensor mount and
spring target.
The figure to the side is a side view
of the assembled linear roll cylinder.

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6. Install the cylinder onto the sprayer with the damper end (end with no hoses) at the top.
When installing the cylinder use the correct spacers, as shown in Figure 15.
7. Torque the 1” mounting bolt to 500 ft-lbs.
All other Revisions
Figure 15: Linear Roll Cylinder Mounting
8. Install a sensor into the sensor mounting bracket at the top of the linear roll cylinder.
Figure 16: Linear Roll Cylinder Fully Installed

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7.2 Valve Block Assembly
1. On a clean surface remove the plastic plugs from the block.
2. Install the orifice F09 into the B port of the 3rd station of the block.
3. Install the orifice F08 into the A port of the 3rd station of the block.
4. Mount the NORAC valve block to the sprayer valve mounting bracket.
5. Follow Figure 3 for the remainder of the plumbing.
6. When plumbing the system, the “B” lines of the NORAC valve block must be connected to
the Hagie “raise” lines.
7. The “A” lines of the NORAC valve block must be connected to the Hagie “lower” lines.
Figure 17: Valve Mounting Location
NORAC
Valve
Block