Norac UC4+ User manual

Fast 120’ Passive Roll
Installation Manual
Spray Height Controller
Improving the competitiveness of In ustry an
Agriculture through Precision Measurement

Printed in Canada
Copyright 2005-08 by NORAC Systems International Inc.
Reorder P/N: UC4+BC+FT2-INSTe (Fast 120’ Passive Roll)
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.
Title Signature Date
Product Manager
Production Manager
REVISION HISTORY
Rev Description of Change Initials Date
A Initial Release
B Added orifices for roll block and added more
detailed RC installation instructions
JG 05/21/08
C Updated fittings kit, hydraulic instructions,
added instructions for RC spacers and
added yaw control cable
JG 10/11/08

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................1
2 GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................2
3 PARTS LISTS ......................................................................................................................................3
4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE...........................................................................................................7
4.1 SENSOR INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................7
4.2 ROLL SENSOR INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................9
4.2.1 Boom Roll Sensor Mounting..................................................................................................10
4.2.2 Chassis Roll Sensor Mounting..............................................................................................11
4.2.3 Inverted Roll Sensor Mounting..............................................................................................12
4.2.4 Temperature probe................................................................................................................12
4.3 HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................................13
4.3.1 Valve Mounting......................................................................................................................13
4.3.2 Hydraulic Plumbing ...............................................................................................................13
4.4 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................14
4.5 COMPLETING THE FACTORY INSTALL ............................................................................................16
5 END USER INSTALLATION..............................................................................................................17
6 ELECTRICAL REFERENCE – CABLE DRAWINGS........................................................................19
6.1 ITEM C02: 44668 –SENSOR BRANCH CABLE...............................................................................19
6.2 ITEM C03: 44656 –VALVE CABLE (VARIABLE RATE)....................................................................19
6.3 ITEM C10: 44650-35 –POWER CABLE GENERIC PULL-TYPE........................................................20
6.4 ITEM C11: 44651-03 –EXTENSION CABLE VALVE GENERIC .........................................................21
6.5 ITEM C05: 44658-63 –CABLE FAST A&LBLOCK INTERFACE .....................................................22
7 APPENDIX A......................................................................................................................................23

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1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the NORAC UC4+ Spray Height Controller. This system is
manufactured with top quality components and is engineered using the latest technology to
provide operating features and 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 via
the information given below:
Phone: [phone] Canada (Toll Free)
1-866-306-6722 United States (Toll Free)
0-800-404-8389 United Kingdom (Toll Free)
1-306-664-6711 all other regions
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.norac.ca

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2 GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Figure 1 depicts the general system layout of the UC4+ Spray Height Controller system.
Figure 1 – System Components and General Location
NOTICE:
Every effort has been made to ensure the
accuracy of the information contained in this
manual. All parts supplied are selected
specially to 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.
ATTENTION:
When installing the UC4+ System please be
aware that at a point in the installation your
sprayer booms will be inoperative until the
installation is complete. Any installation
procedure requiring boom movement will
need to be done first. Once the hydraulics
have been disconnected you must complete
the electrical installation before the booms
become operative.

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3 PARTS LISTS
The parts that come with your UC4+ Spray Height Controller are listed in Table 1. The item number on
the left side of this table references each part.
Please ensure that all parts in your kit are present before proceeding with your installation.
Table 1 – Fast Active Roll Spray Height Controller System Parts
Item Part Number Name Quantity
C02 44668 CABLE UC3 SENSOR BRANCH AMP RECEPT 3 AMP PLUG BC
C02B 44664 CABLE UC4 CAN NODE DUAL 5 FT
C03 44656D CABLE VALVE VARIABLE RATE DT
C05 44658-73 CABLE VALVE FAST A & L BLOCK INTERFACE DT
C 0 44650-35 CABLE POWER GENERIC PULL-TYPE
C 4465 -03 CABLE EXTENSION VALVE GENERIC
E0 446 BC+ UC4 PLUS BOOM CONTROL PANEL
E02 4463 UC4 ULTRASOUND SENSOR 3
E03 4464 UC4 PLUS ROLL SENSOR W TEMPERATURE PROBE
E04 44642 UC4 PLUS ROLL SENSOR
H20 44865-09 HYDRAULICS FITTING KIT - FT
M0 A 446BC+MAN6- MANUAL UC4+ BOOM CONTROL 2008 OPERATORS SMALL BOOKLET
M0 B 446BC+MAN6-2 MANUAL UC4+ BOOM CONTROL 2008 QUICK REFERENCE SMALL BOOKLET
M 0 UC4+BC+FT2-INST MANUAL INSTALLATION UC4+ FAST 20' BOOM PASSIVE ROLL
V0 44933D VALVE BLOCK ASSEM UC5-BC 2-STATION CC/LS VARIABLE RATE DT CONNECTORS

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Table 2 - 44865-09 - Hydraulics Fittings Kit
Item Part Number Name Quantity Picture
F02 05588 TEE ADAPTER 4FJXR 4MJT 2
F03 04632 TEE ADAPTER 8FJXR 8MJT 2
F04 033 2 MALE ADAPTER - 6MB 6MJ 4
F05 04369 PLUG - 6MBP 2
F06 44928 ORIFICE INSERT .047 IN ONE WAY 2
6 M B - 6 M OR X 90
SIZE IN
1/16 TH'S
GENDER: MALE
OR FEMALE
90 ° ANGLE
SWIVEL
TYPE
GENDER
SIZE
TYPE:
B - ORB
J - JIC
OR - FLAT
FACE
P - PIPE
Fitting Name
Example:

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The parts that come with your UC4+ System are shown below in their general installation
configuration.
Figure 2 – UC4+ Spray Height Controller Components

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Figure 3 – Hydraulic Plumbing Schematic
*If your valve block appears differently than sho n, see Appendix A for more
details.

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4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
4.1 S ENSOR I NSTALLATION
It is advised to avoid mounting the
sensor bracket to a breakaway
portion of the boom because a
breakaway action can cause the
UC4+ system to force a boom close
to the ground.
When installing the UC4+ sensors
(E02), start with the smallest serial
number on the left hand side
proceeding to the largest serial
number on the right hand side
(Figure 6).
Avoid mounting sensors in
locations where they may read
from parts of the boom as shown
in Figure 4.
Figure 4 - Poor Mounting
(Sensor reading off boom)
General mounting rules for UC4+
ultrasonic sensors:
a) In its lowest position, the sensor mouth
must be 9 inches or more from the
ground.
b) The bottom of the sensor must be at least
9 inches in front of the spray nozzles.
c) The bottom of the sensor must be at least
9 inches above the spray nozzles.
d) Ensure that there are no obstructions
within a 12-inch diameter circle
projected directly below the center of the
sensor.
e) The sensor should be approximately
vertical at normal operating heights.
Figure 5 - Sensor mounting guidlines
A
B
B
D
C
Ultrasonic
Acoustic Cone

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Figure 6 – Sensor Serial Number Installation Location
3 SENSOR SYSTEM
5 SENSOR SYSTEM

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4.2 R OLL S ENSOR I NSTALLATION
Mount the roll sensors to the included
roll sensor brackets using the machine
screws and nylon lock nuts. (Figure 7)
The roll sensors must be
mounted tightly to the brackets.
Figure 7 – Mounting the Roll Sensor
to the Roll Sensor Mounting Bracket
When mounting the roll sensors use
the following guidelines and refer to
Figure 8.
a) The smaller the distance between
A and B in Figure 8, the better
the performance will be.
Distance A can not be more
than 12”.
b) The roll sensors must not be
mounted below the pivot point.
c) Ensure the roll sensors are sitting
relatively level when the sprayer
chassis and boom are level.
d) Both roll sensors must be mounted
with the circular AMP connector
facing towards the Right-Hand
Wing (when looking from the rear
of the sprayer).
Figure 8 – Mounting Guidelines for Center Pivot Sprayers
Connectors
towards Right
-

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Figure 9 – Roll Sensor Mounting ith Respect to Sprayer Orientation
Figure 10: Roll sensors mounted on a Fast
4.2.1 Boom Roll Sensor Mounting
The boom roll sensor (E02) must be
mounted to the rotating part of the
boom. Follow these guidelines and
refer to Figure 11 to mount the
sensor.
a) Make sure you are using the
roll sensor that does NOT have
a temperature probe (only one
cable) (E02).
* The boom frame
roll sensor does
not have a
temperature probe
Boom
Frame
Roll Sensor
Chassis Roll
Sensor

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b) The boom roll sensor must be
mounted to the rotating part of
the boom suspension.
c) Use cable-ties to secure the
bracket to a square edge
feature (square tube).
d) Ensure the AMP (circular)
connector exits towards the
Right Hand Wing (when
looking from the rear of the
sprayer).
e) Securely cable-tie the connector
to the frame.
4.2.2 Chassis Roll Sensor Mounting
The chassis roll sensor must be
mounted to a non-rotating part of
the boom. To mount the chassis
roll sensor, follow the following
guidelines and refer to Figure 11.
a) Make sure you are mounting
the roll sensor that does have a
temperature probe (2 cables)
(E03).
b) Mount the chassis roll sensor
(E03) to a non-rotating part of
the boom.
c) Cable-tie the bracket to a
square edge feature (square
tube).
d) The AMP (circular) connector
MUST exit towards the Right
Hand Wing (when looking from
the rear).
e) Securely cable-tie the connector
to the frame.
E02
E03

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Figure 11 – Boom and Chassis Roll Sensors Correclty Mounted
4.2.3 Inverted Roll Sensor Mounting
If desired, the Roll sensor may be
mounted inverted, so long as the
connector exits towards the right-
hand boom. Inverted mounting
may be used to optimize the
mounting criteria explained in
Section 4.2.
Figure 12 – Inverted Roll Sensor Mounting may be Applicable in Order for
Optimal Performance
4.2.4 Temperature probe
Fasten the temperature probe (E03) to
the UC4 valve block using the
included 3/8x1/2” bolt as illustrated in
Figure 13.
Figure 13 – UC4+ Valve Block ith
Temperature Probe Installed

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4.3 H YDRAULIC I NSTALLATION
4.3.1 Valve Mounting
1. On a clean surface remove all plastic
plugs from the NORAC hydraulic Valve
(V01) (Figure 14).
Figure 14 – NORAC Valve Block
2. Install the orifices (F06) into the “B”
ports with the notch facing outward as
shown in Figure 15.
Figure 15 – Valve Block Assembly
3. Install the 6MB-6MJ fittings (F04) into
the “B” ports and tighten to 18 ft-lbs.
4. Install the 6MB-plugs (F05) into the “A”
ports and tighten to 18 ft-lbs.
5. Mount the NORAC valve (V01) to the
sprayer in a suitable location.
4.3.2 Hydraulic Plumbing
1. After the NORAC valves are mounted,
the hydraulic hoses and fittings can be
plumbed. The plumbing for the
hydraulic circuit is shown schematically
in Figure 3.
2. The “raise” lines must be connected to
the “B” ports of the NORAC valve
block. Insert the “T” fittings (F02) to the
sprayer block and connect the “raise”
lines. Connect the hoses to the open
ports on F02 and the “B” ports of the
NORAC block.
The “T” fittings are inserted into
the hydraulic circuit to allow the
NORAC valve block to control the
cylinders in parallel with the
existing system.
3. Tee in the pressure (“P”) and tank (“T”)
lines for the NORAC block in to the
existing lines from the valve block,
using the “T” fitting (F03).
4. Connect the “A” and “B” ports on the
expansion block to the linear roll
cylinder, as shown in Figure 3.
You must ensure there are no
other orifices present in the circuit
between the NORAC valve block
and the boom cylinders.
You must ensure no hydraulic
components will interfere with any
sprayer parts or be pulled tight at
any time.
NOTE
ORIENTATION
“B” INE
ORIFICE

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Ensure all air is bled from the roll cylinder hydraulic lines before
proceeding.
4.4 E LECTRICAL I NSTALLATION
Figure 16 – Cable Configurations: Rear of the sprayer
1. Route C11 to the rear of the sprayer, in
the vicinity of the valve block. Note that
the 16-pin AMP plug (P16) provides the
hitch connection.
2. Connect the 3-pin Shroud (S3) on C11
to the mating 3-pin Tower (T3B) on
C04.
3. Connect the 6-pin Shroud (S6A) on C11
to the mating 6-pin Tower (T6B) on
C03.
4. Connect the manual override cable
(C05) to terminal T6A.
5. Connect the Deutsch connectors on C05
to the Fast valve block, by using the
connector labels on the cable.
6. Install the square DIN connectors from
C03 and C04 onto each NORAC valve
as shown in Figure 17. The connectors
on the valve cable are marked RIGHT
UP, LEFT UP, RIGHT PORT, LEFT
PORT, ROLL CW and ROLL CCW.
7. Fasten with the included rubber seals
and screws. Ensure that the cables are
oriented as shown, with the cable labels
RIGHT PORT, LEFT PORT and
ROLL CCW on the SAME side as the
hydraulic hoses (the “port-side” of the
block).

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Figure 17 – Valve Cable Connections
8. Connect the sensor branch cable (C02)
to the 4-pin AMP plug (P4) on C11
(Figure 18).
9. Route the sensor branch cable (C02) to
the wing and linear roll cylinder sensors.
Follow existing cables and/or hydraulic
lines along the boom.
10.Cable-tie the installed cables every 12
inches.
Figure 18 – Cable Configurations: C02,
C02B and C11
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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4.5 C OMPLETING THE F ACTORY I NSTALL
1. Test the functionality of the original
manufacturer’s boom controls. The
NORAC Control Panel (Item E01) does
not need to be powered up for the
original switches to function. Unfold the
booms and raise/lower each boom and
main section. Confirm that the
cabling/hoses are agreeable to the entire
range of motion. If one or more of these
functions do not work, review the
hydraulic and electrical portions of this
manual to check for proper installation.
2. Cycle all boom hydraulic cylinders fully
from end to end at least 5 times to
remove any remaining air in the
hydraulic system. This includes the
boom roll functions.
3. Unfold the booms and level to 90 cm (or
35 inch) nozzle height. At this point
ensure the UC4 sensors are reading from
an adequate and uniform target, such as
gravel or dirt, or concrete.
4. For the FT2 system it is recommended
that a full software install be done prior
to delivery of the sprayer. Use the
“Install” feature of the UC4+ panel.
(Note – a quick install will not enable
the active roll functionality of the
system).
5. A hydraulic “ReTune” procedure will
be required for optimal performance
once delivered to the end user. This is
required to tune the UC4+ hydraulic
parameters to those of the End-User
tractor hydraulic system.
6. To perform the “Install” procedure,
select the FT2 sprayer type and toggle
“YES”. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the procedure.

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5 END USER INSTALLATION
1. Install the UC4+ 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.
A good spot to mount the UC4+
control panel is on the right hand
side of the cab to the Roll Over
Protection Bar. Four pilot holes for
the screws provided need to be
drilled to facilitate the control panel
mounting.
Another option is to purchase an
adapter for the flexible panel mount
that has a 3/8" NC threaded stud on
the end to bolt through an existing
mount. You can find these at your
local outdoor store as a RAM mount
part number RAM-B-236. (See
http://www.ram-mount.com/)
Figure 19 – Control Panel Mounting
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