Norac UC5 Topcon X30 User manual

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Printed in Canada
Copyright ©2009 by NORAC Systems International Inc.
Reorder P/N: UC5-BC-JD08A-INST Rev D (JD Active Roll 30 Series, 4720, 4710, 4700)
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
1Introduction.............................................................................................................. 1
2General UC5 System Layout .................................................................................. 2
3Kit Parts.................................................................................................................... 3
4Pre-Install Checklist ................................................................................................ 9
5Ultrasonic Sensor Installation............................................................................... 10
6Target Installation and Alignment....................................................................... 15
7Module Installation................................................................................................ 18
8Connecting the Sensors to the CAN-Bus ............................................................. 24
9Hydraulic Installation............................................................................................ 25
10 Software Setup ....................................................................................................... 36
11 System Maintenance .............................................................................................. 37
12 Cable Drawings ...................................................................................................... 39

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1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NORAC UC5 Spray Height Controller. 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.
Phone: [phone] Canada (Toll Free)
1 866 306 6722 United States (Toll Free)
0 800 404 8389 United Kingdom (Toll Free)
([phone] All other regions
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.norac.ca
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contacted 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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2 General UC5 System Layout
Figure 1 illustrates the general layout of the UC5 system components:
Figure 1: General UC5 System Layout

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3 Kit Parts
3.1 Kit Overview
Figure 2: JD08A System Parts

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3.2 Hydraulic Plumbing
Figure 3: JD08A Hydraulic Plumbing

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3.3 List of Parts
Item Part Number Name Quantity
B05 44706-01 KIT CABLE TIE BLACK 10 PCS 21 IN 150 PCS 7.5 IN 1
B07 44695-10 BRACKET SPRAYER FRAME TARGET ROLL BIAS CYLINDER REV C 1
B08 44741 MOUNTING BRACKET ROLL SENSOR TARGET UC4 1
B10 44728 MOUNTING BRACKET COMPLETE UC4 BREAKAWAY EXTENDED 2
B11 44740 MOUNTING BRACKET ROLL SENSOR UC4 REV C 1
B12 105415 CLAMP ROUND 2IN 4
B13 105416 CLAMP ROUND 1-1/4 IN 4
B14 44743 MOUNTING BRACKET MAIN LIFT SENSOR UC4 PLUS 1
C01 43220-10 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 14 AWG 10M 1
C02 43220-01 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 14 AWG 1M 2
C03 43210-03 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 18 AWG 3M 1
C04 43210-01 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 18 AWG 1M 1
C05 43210-20 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 18 AWG 20M 2
C10 43230-04 CABLE UC5 VALVE 2PIN DT TO 2PIN DT 6
C20 43240-06 CABLE UC5 INTERFACE TILT JD 1
C21 43240-05 CABLE UC5 INTERFACE MAIN JD 1
C30 43250-07 CABLE UC5 BATTERY JD 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 4
E20 43760 UC5 NETWORK COUPLER 3-WAY 2
E11 43762 UC5 NETWORK COUPLER 6-WAY 1
E12 43764 UC5 NETWORK COUPLER 2-WAY 2
E11 43780 UC5 NETWORK TERMINATOR PLUG 2
H01 44862-05 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-04 144 IN L 4FORX 4FORX 1
H02 44862-13 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-04 36 IN L 4FORX 4FORX90 4
H03 44863-23 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-06 32IN L 6FORX 6FORX 2
H10 44865-36 HYDRAULICS FITTING KIT - JD8 1
H70 44865-38 HYDRAULICS FITTING KIT - ACTIVE ROLL 1
H71 44864-04 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-08 168 IN L 6FORX 12FORX 1

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Item Part Number Name Quantity
H72 44862-11 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-04 60 IN L 4FORX 4FORX 2
H75 105480 HYD CYLINDER ROLL BIAS 1.75IN BORE X 7.125IN STROKE REV A 1
H78 44864-03 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-08 166 IN L 6FORX 6FORX 1
M02 UC5-BC-JD08A-INST MANUAL INSTALLATION UC5 JD ACTIVE ROLL (30 SERIES, 4720, 4710, 4700) 1
P01 106034 UC5 NETWORK 2 PIN PLUG 2
P02 106035 UC5 NETWORK 12 PIN PLUG (A-KEY) 1
P04 105882 UC5 NETWORK 6 PIN PLUG 1
V01 44933D VALVE BLOCK ASSEM UC5-BC 2-STATION CC/LS VARIABLE RATE DT 1
V70 44952D VALVE ASSEMBLY EXPANSION DPC PROP DT 1

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3.4 Hydraulic Fitting Kit Details (P/N: 44865-36)
Item Part Number Name Quantity
Picture
F02 104691 TEE ADAPTER - 4FORXR 4MORT 5
F03 104586 TEE ADAPTER - 6FORXR 6MORT 3
F04 105226 MALE TO FEMALE ADAPTER - 4MOR 6FORX 1
F05 44917 MALE ADAPTER - 6MB-6MOR MACHINED ORB 4
F06 104693 MALE ADAPTER - 4MOR 4MB 1
F08 44928 ORIFICE INSERT .047 IN ONE WAY 4
F09 44916 MALE ADAPTER - 6MB 4MOR MACHINED ORB 4
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:

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3.5 Active Roll Hydraulic Fittings Kit Details (P/N: 44865-38)
Item Part Number Name Quantity Picture
F10 104586 TEE ADAPTER - 6FORXR 6MORT 3
F11 105338 TEE ADAPTER - 12FORXOR 12MORT 1
F12 44916 MALE ADAPTER - 6MB-4MOR MACHINED ORB 4
F14 104694 MALE ADAPTER 4MOR 4FORX90 1
F07A 44928 ORIFICE INSERT .047 IN ONE WAY 1
F07B 44935 ORIFICE INSERT .042 IN ONE WAY 1
These fittings are only used when installing the active roll option.

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4 Pre-Install Checklist
The pre-install checklist is necessary to check the existing sprayer functionality before the
installation.
1. Unfold the sprayer over a flat, unobstructed area (i.e. no power lines…etc.).
2. Ensure all boom-fold operations 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 these tests.
Figure 4: Pre-Install Boom Speeds

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5 Ultrasonic Sensor Installation
5.1 Bracket Assembly
Assemble the breakaway sensor bracket as illustrated in Figure 5, following the instructions
below.
Figure 5: 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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5.2 Ultrasonic Sensor Serial Number Arrangement
When installing the UC5 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 UC5 sensor has a serial number
stamped on the sensor housing.
Figure 6: Sensor Serial Number Arrangement

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5.3 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 7: Sensor Mounting Guidelines

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5.4 Wing Sensor Installation
1. The sensor bracket should be oriented forward (ahead of the boom).
2. 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.
3. Mount the NORAC UC5 ultrasonic sensor into the sensor bracket and run the sensor cable
through the sensor tube.
4. Use the round clamps (B12 or B13) if you are mounting the sensor bracket to a portion of the
boom with round tubing.
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
controller 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 8: Sensor Reading Off Boom

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5.5 Main Lift Sensor Installation
Figure 9: Main Lift Bracket Assembly
1. 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 10.
2. Mount the ultrasonic sensor to the main lift bracket. Run the sensor cable down the center of
the main lift bracket tube.
Figure 10: 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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6 Target Installation and Alignment
If a foam tank is installed on the left side of the sprayer it may be necessary to install the roll
sensor and targets on the right side of the sprayer. Otherwise the targets should be installed on
the left side of the sprayer.
1. Ensure the sprayer chassis and booms are leveled and the center section is approximately 4
feet above the ground. A ladder or step will be required for this part of the installation.
Figure 11: Roll Control Items
Figure 12: Typical Roll Control Install
Frame Target (B09)
Spring Target (B12)
Roll Sensor Bracket
(B11)
Remove the Rubber
Bumper

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2. Remove the rubber bumpers on both ends of the roll frame (Figure 11).
3. Install the frame target (B07) onto the parallel lift frame. The frame target should be
mounted to a frame member that does NOT rotate with the boom.
4. Install the spring target (B08) onto the boom center section 8-11/16" down from the top tube
as shown in Figure 13. The spring target must be mounted to a frame member that moves
with the boom.
Figure 13: Target Location
5. Assemble the roll sensor mounting bracket as shown in Figure 14.
Figure 14: Roll Sensor Mounting Bracket
6. Install the roll sensor bracket on the T-shaped black intermediate frame (Figure 13). The
sensor should be mounted between the parallel lift arms and the wheel in a position that will
not interfere with folding. Do not mount directly behind the wheel.

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7. Adjust the targets and sensor bracket using a level or a plumb line. Ensure the sprayer is
level and the booms are level when installing the roll targets. The Spring target must be
aligned on the centerline of the sensor. The Frame target must be aligned ½" to the left side
of the centerline. Both targets must be perpendicular to the sensor.
Figure 15: Target Rod Alignment (Side View)
8. When the target positions are correct, ensure all mounting bolts are tight. Double-check the
target locations to ensure that they haven’t drifted out of position.
9. Once alignment is correct, trim the top rod so it is 1 inch past the edge of the sensor, as
shown above in Figure 15.
Figure 16: Using a Plastic Tube to Help Align the Spring Target
Spring Rod trimmed 1”
past edge of sensor