Norac UC4+ User manual

GVM Prowler Installation Manual
Spray Height Controller
Improving the competitiveness of Industry and
Agriculture through Precision Measurement

Printed in Canada
Copyright ©2005-08 by NORAC Systems International Inc.
Reorder P/N: UC4+BC+GV1-INST Rev D (GVM Prowler)
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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 1
2GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................. 2
3PARTS LISTS ...................................................................................................................................... 4
4INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................... 8
4.1 EXISTING SYSTEM CHECK ............................................................................................................... 8
4.2 BOOM SPEED TEST........................................................................................................................ 8
4.3 WING SENSOR INSTALLATION....................................................................................................... 10
4.4 MAIN LIFT SENSOR INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 13
4.5 ROLL SENSOR INSTALLATION....................................................................................................... 14
4.5.1 Boom Roll Sensor Mounting.................................................................................................. 15
4.5.2 Chassis Roll Sensor Mounting .............................................................................................. 15
4.5.3 Inverted Roll Sensor Mounting .............................................................................................. 16
4.5.4 Temperature probe................................................................................................................ 17
4.6 HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................... 18
4.6.1 Valve Assembly ..................................................................................................................... 18
4.6.2 Valve Mounting...................................................................................................................... 19
4.6.3 Hydraulic Plumbing ............................................................................................................... 20
4.7 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 21
4.8 COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 25
5ELECTRICAL REFERENCE – CABLE DRAWINGS........................................................................ 26
5.1 ITEM C02: 44668 –SENSOR BRANCH CABLE ............................................................................... 26
5.2 ITEM C02B: 44664 –CABLE UC4 CAN NODE DUAL.................................................................... 27
5.3 ITEM C03: 44656 –VALVE CABLE (VARIABLE RATE).................................................................... 28
5.4 ITEM C04: 44658-24 –CABLE INTERFACE UC4 DT06-2X GND2 ................................................... 29
5.5 ITEM C10: 44650-39 –CABLE POWER GENERIC SELF-PROPELLED ............................................. 30
5.6 ITEM C11: 44651-03 –GENERIC VALVE EXTENSION CABLE ......................................................... 31
5.7 ITEM C13: 44658-72 –CABLE INTERFACE UC4 ROLL SENSE DT................................................. 32
ITEM C14: 44658-71 –CABLE INTERFACE UC4 BC POWER GP TEE ......................................................... 33

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1INTRODUCTION
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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2GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Figure 1 depicts the general system layout of the UC4+ Spray Height Control 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+ Spray Height
Control 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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3PARTS LISTS
The parts that come with your UC4+ Sprayer Boom System 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 – Case 4420/3320 Sprayer Boom Control System Parts
Item Part Number Name Quantity
B05 44706-01 KIT CABLE TIE BLACK 10 PCS 21 IN 150 PCS 7.5 IN 1
B10 44700-06 BRACKET VALVE MOUNTING STD 1
B11 44743 MOUNTING BRACKET MAIN LIFT SENSOR UC4 PLUS 1
B13 44728 MOUNTING BRACKET COMPLETE UC4 BREAKAWAY EXTENDED 2
C02 44668 CABLE UC3 SENSOR BRANCH 1 AMP RECEPT 3 AMP PLUG BC 1
C02B 44664 CABLE UC4 CAN NODE DUAL 5 FT 1
C03 44656D CABLE VALVE VARIABLE RATE DT 1
C04 44658-24 CABLE INTERFACE UC4 DT06-2X GND2 1
C10 44650-39 CABLE POWER GENERIC SELF-PROPELLED 1
C11 44651-03 CABLE EXTENSION VALVE GENERIC 1
C13 44658-72 CABLE INTERFACE UC4 ROLL SENSE DT 1
C14 44658-71 CABLE INTERFACE UC4 BC POWER GP TEE 1
E01 4461BC+ UC4 PLUS BOOM CONTROL PANEL 1
E02 44631 UC4 ULTRASOUND SENSOR 3
E03 44641 UC4 PLUS ROLL SENSOR W TEMPERATURE PROBE 1
E04 44642 UC4 PLUS ROLL SENSOR 1
H01 44863-44 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-06 270 IN L 6FJX90 3/8IN NPT WITH QUICK COUPLER 1
H02 44863-45 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-06 270 IN L 6FJX90 1/4IN NPT WITH QUICK COUPLER 1
H03 44862-15 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-04 20 IN L 4FJX 4FJX90 2
H20 44865-52 HYDRAULICS FITTING KIT - GV1 1
M01 446BC+MAN7 OPERATOR MANUAL UC4+ SPRAY HEIGHT CONTROL 1
M10 UC4+BC+GV1-INST MANUAL INSTALLATION UC4+ GVM PROWLER 1
V01 44933D VALVE BLOCK ASSEM UC5-BC 2-STATION CC/LS VARIABLE RATE DT CONNECTOR
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Table 2 - 44865-52 - Hydraulics Fittings Kit Details
Item Part Number Name Quantity
Picture
F02 103312 MALE ADAPTER - 6MB 6MJ 2
F03 104369 PLUG - 6MBP 2
F04 44928 ONE WAY ORIFICE INSERT - 0.047 2
F05 105588 TEE - 4FJXR 4MJT 2
F06 103719 MALE ADAPTER - 6MB 4MJ 2
F07 44926 ORIFICE INSERT 3/64 2
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:
The parts that come with your UC4 System are shown below in their general installation
configuration.

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Figure 2 – UC4+ Spray Height Control system Components

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Figure 3 – Hydraulic Plumbing Schematic

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4INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
4.1 EXISTING SYSTEM CHECK
It is necessary to check the existing system’s
functionality before installing the UC4+
Spray Height Control system.
1. Drive your sprayer onto a flat piece of
land, with unobstructed boom movement
(e.g. no power lines).
2. Test that all boom functions operate
correctly. As you test each function
check it off in Table 3.
It is necessary to test the boom
functions in all directions
Table 3 – Hydraulic System Function
Check Sheet
BOOM
FOLD
IN
FOLD
OUT UP DOWN
LEFT
MAIN
RIGHT
*Some sprayers may not have this function.
4.2 BOOM SPEED TEST
IMPORTANT:
Raise/lower all boom sections several
times to warm up the hydraulic system.
Grease all moving parts for consistent
results.
1. Lower each boom and main section as
close to the ground as possible.
2. Set your sprayer at field working RPM
on the throttle and mark this value in
Table 4.
You will need a stopwatch or a
watch that displays “seconds” for
the next step.
3. Raise the LEFT boom from its extreme
LOW position to the very TOP of its
travel. Record the time this takes in
Table 4,“Trial #1” for “Left UP”.
4. Lower the LEFT boom from its extreme
HIGH position to the BOTTOM of its
travel. Record this time in Table 4,
Trial #1, for “Left DOWN”.
Be careful when lowering the
booms so they don’t hit the
ground.
5. Similarly, record two more time trials
(Trial #2 & #3) for the LEFT boom and
record in Table 4
6. Repeat Steps 1through 5for the RIGHT,
MAIN and ROLL functions.
Your sprayer may not have a roll
feature.
7. Average the three trials recorded for
each boom movement and record this
calculation in the “Average Time” slot in
Table 4.
8. These “Average Times” now represent
how quickly your system can react to
manual control. In Section 4.7, this
procedure is repeated with the UC4+
Spray Height Control system installed
for comparison and troubleshooting
purposes.