Norac UC5 Topcon X30 User manual

Spray Height Controlle
r
Fast
(Active Roll)
Installation Manual
FT02A

Printed in Canada
Copyright ©2009 by NORAC Systems International Inc.
Reorder P/N: UC5-BC-FT02A-INST Rev A (Fast Active Roll)
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 ................................................................................................ 7
5Ultrasonic Sensor Installation................................................................................. 8
6Module Installation................................................................................................ 12
7Connecting the Sensors to the CAN-Bus ............................................................. 15
8Hydraulic Installation............................................................................................ 16
9Software Setup ....................................................................................................... 22
10 Cable Drawings ...................................................................................................... 23

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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: FT02A System Parts

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3.2 Hydraulic Plumbing
Figure 3: FT02A Hydraulic Plumbing

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3.3 List of Parts
Item Part Number Name Quantity
C01 43220-10 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 14 AWG 10M 1
C02 43220-01 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 14 AWG 1M 1
C03 43210-03 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 18 AWG 3M 2
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 43240-02 CABLE UC5 INTERFACE TILT MP (METRIPACK 150) 1
C21 43240-04 CABLE UC5 INTERFACE MAIN MP (METRIPACK 150) 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
E10 43760 UC5 NETWORK COUPLER 3-WAY 2
E11 43762 UC5 NETWORK COUPLER 6-WAY 1
E12 43764 UC5 NETWORK COUPLER 2-WAY 2
E20 43780 UC5 NETWORK TERMINATOR PLUG 2
H10 44865-42 HYDRAULICS FITTING KIT - FT2 1
H20 44752-C3 LINEAR ROLL CYLINDER 8IN 1
M01 UC5-BC-MANUAL MANUAL OPERATORS UC5 1
M02 UC5-BC-FT02-INST MANUAL INSTALLATION UC5 FAST (ACTIVE ROLL) 1
P01 106034 UC5 NETWORK 2 PIN PLUG 2
P02 106035 UC5 NETWORK 12 PIN PLUG (A-KEY) 1
P03 105882 UC5 NETWORK 6 PIN PLUG 1
V01 44933D VALVE BLOCK ASSEM UC4-BC 2-STATION CC/LS VARIABLE RATE 1
V02 44952D VALVE ASSEMBLY EXPANSION DPC PROP DT 1

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3.4 Hydraulic Fitting Kit Details (P/N: 44865-42)
Item Part Number Name Quantity Picture
F02 103839 TEE ADAPTER 6FJXR 6MJT 2
F03 104632 TEE ADAPTER 8FJXR 8MJT 2
F04 103312 MALE ADAPTER - 6MB 6MJ 4
F05 104369 PLUG - 6MBP 2
F06 44928 ORIFICE INSERT .047 IN ONE WAY 3
F06 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:

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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 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 5: Sensor Serial Number Arrangement

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5.2 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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5.3 Wing Sensor Installation
1. The sensor bracket should be oriented forward (ahead of the boom).
2. Typically the best mounting location for the wing sensor brackets will be just inside of the
boom tip break-away sections.
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 NORAC UC5 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
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 7: Sensor Reading Off Boom

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5.4 Main Lift Sensor Installation
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 8.
Figure 8: 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 Module Installation
6.1 Control Module
1. Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 9.
2. Securely mount the control module (E01) near the hitch of the sprayer, near the display
terminal connections.
3. Connect the display terminal to the control module using the existing display CAN-bus cable.
This cable must be connected to the end of the control module with only one Deutsch
connector.
4. Connect the existing power cable to one of the two CAN-bus connectors on the other end of
the control module.
5. Route cable C01 from the other CAN-bus connector towards the rear of the sprayer.
Figure 9: Control Module Mounting

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6.2 Valve Module
1. Install the valve module (E02) to the top of the NORAC valve block. Orient the 6-pin
Deutsch (CAN-bus) connectors towards the P and T ports.
Figure 10: Valve Module
2. Connect the valve module CAN-bus to cable C01 from the control module. Route cable C02
from the other CAN-bus connector to the input module.
3. With the valve module securely mounted to the valve block, connect the valve cables (C10),
to the valve coils. Insert the 2-pin plugs (P01) into the unused 2-pin connectors on the valve
module.
Figure 11: Valve Module Installation
Output Number Normal Function
1 Left Up
2 Left Down
3 Right Up
4 Right Down
5 Option 1
6 Option 2
7 Roll CW
8 Roll CCW
Tank Port
Pressure Port
Sense Port Left Tilt Ports
Right Tilt Ports
Expansion
Block Ports

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6.3 Input Module
1. Install the input module (E03) on the boom near the Fast valve block. Secure it to the boom
with cable ties.
2. Connect the free end of the CAN-bus cable (C02) from the valve module to the input
module.
3. Connect the 12 pin connector on the tilt interface cable (C20) to the gray connector on the
side of the input module.
4. On the interface cable (C20), connect “Left Up” to “Left” on the Fast valve block and “Right
Up” to “Right”.
5. Connect the unused male and female connectors on “Left Down” to each other and connect
the unused male and female connectors on “Right Down” to each other.
Figure 12: Input Module Connections
6. Connect the 12 pin connector on the main lift interface cable (C21) to the black connector on
the side of the input module.
7. Insert the “Main Up” connector on C21 into the main lift connector on the Fast solenoid.
8. Insert the “Main Down” connector on C21 into the direction connector on the Fast solenoid.
9. If your sprayer has a bypass valve, insert the 2-pin tee connector marked “AUX 1” into the
bypass valve connection. If your sprayer does not have a bypass valve, connect the male and
female “Aux 1” connectors together.
10. Connect the male and female “Aux 2” connectors together.

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7 Connecting the Sensors to the CAN-Bus
1. Route cable C03 from the input module to the 6-way coupler (E11). Fasten the 6-way
coupler to the boom with cable ties.
2. Connect the main lift sensor to the 6-way coupler using cable C04 and a 2-way coupler
(E12). Cable C04 and item E12 may not be needed if the 6-way coupler is mounted close
enough to the main lift sensor.
3. Connect the linear roll cylinder sensor to the 6-way coupler using cable C03 and a 2-way
coupler (E12).
4. Connect two cables (C05) to the 6-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.
Figure 13: UC5 Module Locations and Cable Connections
5. At the sensor brackets, attach a 3-way coupler (E10) to the sprayer boom. Plug the sensor
and the CAN-bus cable into the 3-way coupler.
6. Insert a CAN-bus terminator plug (E20) into the open connector on the 3-way coupler at the
left outer and right outer sensors. Insert a 6 pin plug (P03) into the open connector on the 6-
way coupler.

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8 Hydraulic 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. You may wish to perform the hydraulic installation 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 UC5 system
warranty. It is recommended that a qualified technician perform the hydraulic installation.
8.1 Expansion Block Assembly
1. Remove the three 4MBP plugs from the 2 station valve block (Figure 14).
2. Coat the three o-rings in hydraulic oil and install them into the expansion block. Ensure the
o-rings are seated properly.
3. Thread the 4.5” studs into the 2 station valve block.
4. Attach the expansion block to the 2 station block using the included spring washers and nuts.
5. Tighten the nuts on the studs to 31 ft-lbs.
Figure 14: NORAC Expansion Block Assembly

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8.2 Valve Block Assembly
1. On a clean surface remove the plastic plugs from the block.
2. Install the 6MB (*F10) fittings into the P and T ports. Tighten to 18 ft-lbs (24 Nm).
3. Insert the two orifices (F06) into the “B” ports on the 2 station valve block. Note the orifice
orientation in Figure 15.
4. Install the 6MB-6MJ (F04) fittings into the “B” ports on the 2 station valve block. Tighten to
18 ft-lbs (24 Nm).
5. Install the 6MBP (F05) plugs into the “A” ports on the 2 station valve block. Tighten to 18
ft-lbs (24 Nm).
6. Insert the two orifices (F06) into the “A” and “B” ports on the expansion valve block. Note
the orifice orientation in Figure 15.
7. Install the 6MB-6MJ (F04) fittings into the “A” and “B” ports on the expansion valve block.
Tighten to 18 ft-lbs (24 Nm).
Figure 15: NORAC Valve Block Details