Norac UC4.5 User manual

V
ersatile Sx275
Installation Manual
VS1

Printed in Canada
Copyright 2012 by NORAC Systems International Inc.
Reorder P/N: UC4.5-BC-VS1-INST Rev C (Versatile Sx275)
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Pre-Install Checklist................................................................................................... 7
5Ultrasonic Sensor Installation .................................................................................. 8
6Roll Sensor Installation............................................................................................ 13
7Electrical Installation ............................................................................................... 16
8Hydraulic Installation .............................................................................................. 19
9Software Setup......................................................................................................... 22
10Cable Drawings ........................................................................................................ 23
11Appendix A – Optional Main Lift Sensor Installation .......................................... 29

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1Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NORAC UC4.5 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.
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: VS1 System Parts

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3.2 Hydraulic Plumbing
Figure 3: VS1 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
B10 44728 MOUNTING BRACKET COMPLETE UC4 BREAKAWAY EXTENDED 2
C03 44656D CABLE VALVE VARIABLE RATE DT 1
C05 43210-20 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 18 AWG 20M 2
C10 44650-50 CABLE UC4.5 POWER GENERIC SELF-PROPELLED 1
C11 44651-50 CABLE UC4.5 EXTENSION VALVE GENERIC 1
C12 44658-24 CABLE UC4 INTERFACE DT06-2X GND2 1
C30 43250-04 CABLE UC5 BATTERY AMP FUSED 1
E01 45100 UC4.5 BOOM CONTROL PANEL 1
E03 43742 UC5 ROLL SENSOR W TEMPERATURE PROBE 1
E04 43741 UC5 ROLL SENSOR VER. 2 1
E05 43750 UC5 ULTRASONIC SENSOR 2
E11 43765 UC5 NETWORK COUPLER 8-WAY 1
E12 43764 UC5 NETWORK COUPLER 2-WAY 1
E20 43764T UC5 NETWORK COUPLER 2-WAY WITH TERMINATOR 2
H01 44863-07 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-06 60 IN L 6FJX 6FJX90 2
H02 44863-55 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-06 68 IN L 6FJX90 6FJX 2
H03 44863-49 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-06 40 IN L 6FJX90 8FJX 2
H10 44865-64 HYDRAULICS FITTING KIT VS01 1
M01
UC4.5-BC-MANUAL-
OPERATOR
OPERATOR MANUAL UC4.5 SPRAY HEIGHT CONTROL 1
M02 UC4.5-BC-VS1-INST MANUAL INSTALLATION UC4.5 VERSATILE 1
P03 105882 UC5 NETWORK 6 PIN PLUG 3
V01 44963D VALVE BLOCK ASSEMBLY 2 STATION CC/LS PROP DT 4 BOLT 1
3.4 Optional Main Lift Kit
An optional main lift sensor kit is available for purchase from NORAC.
Part Number Name
4570BC UC4.5 MAIN LIFT OPTION - 44743

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3.5 Hydraulic Fitting Kit Details (P/N: 44865-64)
Item Part Number Name Quantity Picture
F02 104632 T ADAPTER - 8FJXR 8MJT 2
F05 103312 MALE ADAPTER - 6MB 6MJ 6
F07 103839 T ADAPTER - 6FJXR 6MJT 4
F08 44928 ORIFICE INSERT .047 IN ONE WAY 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:
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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4Pre-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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5Ultrasonic 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 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 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). Ensure the bracket
will not cause excessive torsion by installing it next to a crossbar.
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.
Figure 8: Wing Sensor Installed
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 9: Sensor Reading Off Boom

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5.5 Boom Block Removal
1. Remove boom blocks which limit the movements of the top left and right cylinders.
Figure 10: Boom Block Location (shown with block removed)
Boom Block
Location

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6Roll Sensor Installation
6.1 Bracket Assembly
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).
2. The orientation of the mounted roll sensor to the roll sensor bracket will depend on the
bracket mounting. The roll sensor CANbus connector must be pointing towards the right
side of the sprayer (when looking from the rear of the sprayer).
Figure 11: Mounting Roll Sensor to Bracket
Figure 12: Roll Sensor Orientation - Connector Facing Right Wing

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6.2 Roll Sensor Mounting Guidelines: Center Pivot Booms
1. When mounting the roll sensors, mount the roll sensor without the temperature probe on
the boom frame and the roll sensor with the temperature probe on the chassis (non-
pivoting portion of the sprayer). For optimal performance, minimize the distance between
the roll sensors (A) and minimize the height from each roll sensor to the pivot point (B).
Figure 13: Roll Sensor Mounting on a Center Pivot Suspended Boom
2. Ensure the roll sensors are relatively level when the sprayer boom and chassis are level.
3. Both roll sensor cables should be pointing towards the right hand wing of the sprayer.
4. Ensure both roll sensors are mounted adequately and that the cables provide enough slack
to allow sufficient boom roll.
5. The chassis roll sensor can also be mounted inverted to minimize the distance between the
roll sensors (Figure 14).
Figure 14: Inverted Chassis Roll Sensor Mounting on a Center Pivot Suspended Boom

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6.3 Roll Sensor Mounting on a Versatile Sprayer
Figure 15: Roll Sensor Mounting (viewed from the rear of sprayer)
6.4 Temperature Probe
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 16.
Figure 16: NORAC Valve Block with Temperature Probe Installed
E03
E04

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7Electrical 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.
A good spot to mount the UC4.5 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. These are available at your
local outdoor store as a RAM mount part number RAM-B-236. (See http://www.ram-
mount.com/)
Figure 17: Cable Configurations: C10, C11 and C30
2. Connect the UC4.5 power cable (C10) to the UC4.5 Control Panel in the cab. Ensure that
both plugs (P16 and P4) are connected to the panel. Cable tie C10 to the RAM mount to
help provide strain relief.
3. Connect P6 on C30 to P6A of C10 using a 2-way coupler (E12). Connect the 3-pin AMP
connector C30 to an auxiliary power connection in the sprayer cab. If an appropriate
connector cannot be found, it may be necessary to cut off the connector and splice into the
existing wiring.
Ensure the UC4.5 Control Panel’s power is OFF for the remaining installation.
(Bottom of switch pressed IN).
5. Route P12/P6 of C10 out of the cab. Connect R12/R6 of C11 to P12/P6 of C10 outside of
the cab.

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Figure 18: Cable Configurations: C03, C12 and C11
4. Run cable C11 to the rear of the sprayer, in the vicinity of the valve block.
5. Connect the 6-pin shroud on C12 to T6 on C11.
6. Route the free end of C12 to the Versatile valve block.
7. Insert 2 sets of the Deutsch connector tees (which are labeled as “MAIN UP”, “MAIN UP”
and “MAIN DOWN” on the branch wires, one Main Up will not be used) between the
matching Versatile valve connections.
8. Unplug the existing connectors on the Versatile left and right boom control valve
connections. There are 4 connectors to unplug: LEFT UP, LEFT DOWN, RIGHT UP and
RIGHT DOWN.
9. Plug in the 2-pin Deutsch connectors of C12 to the matching connectors of Rogator
cable(s). For each connector, the function (e.g. “LEFT UP”, etc.) is labeled on the branch
wire of C12.
10. Connect the valve interface cable (C03) to connector S6 on the valve extension cable
(C11).
11. Connect the 2-pin connectors on the valve interface cable to the NORAC valve block, as
shown in Figure 19.