Norac UC5 Topcon X30 User manual

Nitro (4000 and 5000 Series)
and New Holland Front Mount Boom
Installation Manual
NT04

Printed in Canada
Copyright 2009 by NORAC Systems International Inc.
Reorder P/N: UC5-BC-NT04-INST Rev K (Nitro (4000 & 5000 Series) and New Holland Front
Mount Boom)
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Technical Specifications ............................................................................................ 2
3General UC5 System Layout.................................................................................... 3
4Kit Parts ...................................................................................................................... 4
5Pre-Install Checklist................................................................................................... 9
6Ultrasonic Sensor Installation ................................................................................ 10
7Roll Sensor Installation............................................................................................ 15
8Module Installation .................................................................................................. 19
9Connecting the Sensors to the CANbus ............................................................... 24
10Hydraulic Installation .............................................................................................. 25
11Software Setup......................................................................................................... 29
12Cable Drawings ........................................................................................................ 30
13Appendix A: Hydraulics for Older Sprayers ......................................................... 35
14Appendix B: Alternate Cables............................................................................... 36

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1Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NORAC UC5 Spray Height Control System. 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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2Technical Specifications
CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their
own expense.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Pursuant to EMC Directive – Article 9, this product is not intended for residential use.
Table 1: System Specifications
Supply Voltage (rated) 12VDC
Supply Current (rated) 5A
Hydraulic Pressure (maximum) 3300 psi
Baud Rate 250 kbps
Clock Frequency (maximum) 96 MHz
Solenoid Valve PWM Frequency 300 Hz
Ultrasonic Sensor Transmit Frequency 50 kHz
Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 80°C

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3General UC5 System Layout
Figure 1 illustrates the general layout of the UC5 system components:
Figure 1: General UC5 System Layout
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 (M06) 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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4Kit Parts
4.1 Kit Overview
Figure 2: NT04 System Parts

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4.2 Hydraulic Plumbing
Figure 3: NT04 Hydraulic Plumbing

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4.3 List of Parts
Item Part Number Name Quantity
B01 44700-07 MOUNTING BRACKET VALVE NITRO 4000 SERIES BC KIT 1
B05 44706-01 KIT CABLE TIE BLACK 10 PCS 21 IN 150 PCS 7.5 IN 1
B10 44729 MOUNTING BRACKET NITRO UNIVERSAL SPRING BREAKAWAY 2
B11 44743 MOUNTING BRACKET MAIN LIFT SENSOR UC4 PLUS 1
B12 44701-01 KIT ACCESS PANEL CAB 1
C01 43220-01 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 14 AWG 1M 3
C02 43220-03 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 14 AWG 3M 3
C05 43210-20 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 18 AWG 20M 2
C10 43230-04 CABLE UC5 VALVE 2PIN DT TO 2PIN DT 4
C20 43240-25 CABLE UC5 INTERFACE TILT MP (NITRO) 1
C21 43240-21 CABLE UC5 INTERFACE MAIN MP (NITRO) 1
C30* 43250-07 CABLE UC5 BATTERY JD FUSED - 5A (For 4000 Series Installations) 1
C31* 43250-04 CABLE UC5 BATTERY AMP FUSED - 5A (For 5000 Series Installations) 1
E01 43710 UC5 CONTROLLER MODULE 1
E02 43720 UC5 VALVE MODULE 1
E03 43732 UC5 INPUT MODULE PASS THRU 1
E04 43741 UC5 ROLL SENSOR VER. 2 2
E05 43750 UC5 ULTRASONIC SENSOR 3
E10 43760 UC5 NETWORK COUPLER 3-WAY 1
E11 43765 UC5 NETWORK COUPLER 8-WAY 1
E12 43764 UC5 NETWORK COUPLER 2-WAY 2
E20 43764T UC5 NETWORK COUPLER 2-WAY WITH TERMINATOR 2
H01 44863-56 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-06 86 IN L 6FORX45 8FORX 4
H10 44865-40 HYDRAULICS FITTING KIT - NT4 1
M02 UC5-BC-NT04-INST
MANUAL INSTALLATION UC5 NITRO (4000 & 5000 SERIES) AND NEW HOLLAND FRONT MOUNT BOOM
1
M06 45015 ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT KIT 1
P01 106034 UC5 NETWORK 2 PIN PLUG 4
P02 106602 UC5 NETWORK 12 PIN PLUG (A-KEY) 1
P03 105882 UC5 NETWORK 6 PIN PLUG 3
V01 44963D VALVE BLOCK ASSEMBLY 2 STATION CC/LS PROP DT 4 BOLT 1
* Systems purchased prior to early 2014 may not have a fused power cable.

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4.4 Hydraulic Fitting Kit Details (P/N: 44865-40)
Item Part Number Name Quantity
Picture
F01 104369 PLUG - 6MBP 2
F02 44917 MALE ADAPTER - 6MB-6MOR 4
F04 104886 MALE ADAPTER - 8MB-8MOR 2
F05 104884 MALE TO FEMALE ADAPTER - 6MOR 8FORX 2
F06 105184 .018" INLINE ORIFICE - O-RING GROOVE ON FACE 2
F07 106156 MALE TO FEMALE ADAPTER - 8MOR 6FOR 2
F08 44948 ORIFICE INSERT .067" 2
F09 101827 PLUG - 8MBP 2
F11 104885 TEE ADAPTER - 8FORXR 8MORT 2
F12 44928 ORIFICE INSERT .047 IN ONE WAY 2

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Item Part Number Name Quantity
Picture
F13 104592 O-RING HYD 3/8 IN FLAT FACE 2
F14 106519 90 DEGREE ADAPTER - 8MOR 8FORX90 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:
Not all fittings included in this kit are used for the installation. Fittings F05, F06,
F07 are not required if the sprayer does not have wing accumulators.

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5Pre-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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6Ultrasonic Sensor Installation
6.1 Bracket Assembly
1. Assemble the breakaway sensor bracket as illustrated in Figure 5.
Figure 5: Breakaway Bracket Assembly
2. Apply a small amount of grease to the rotating surfaces of the bracket.
Figure 6: Sensor Bracket Mounting
FRONT

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6.2 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.
Apply a light coating of the supplied Permatex Anti-seize grease (M06) to all
threaded parts upon installation.
Figure 7: Sensor Serial Number Arrangement

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6.3 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 8: Sensor Mounting Guidelines

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6.4 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 the
boom breakaways.
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 control system 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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6.5 Main Lift Sensor Installation
Figure 10: 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.
2. Mount the ultrasonic sensor to the main lift bracket. Run the sensor cable down the center
of the main lift bracket tube.
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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7Roll Sensor Installation
7.1 Bracket Assembly
1. Securely mount the roll sensors to the included roll sensor brackets using the #6 machine
screws.
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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7.2 Roll Sensor Mounting Guidelines: Front Mounted Rigid Booms
1. When mounting the roll sensors, mount the lowest serial number onto the boom frame
and the highest serial number onto the chassis near the sprayer cab.
The Boom Frame roll sensor must be the roll sensor with the lowest serial
number. The Chassis roll sensor must be the roll sensor with the highest serial
number.
Figure 13: Roll Sensor Mounting on a Front Mounted Rigid Boom
2. Ensure the roll sensors are relatively level when the sprayer boom and chassis are level.
3. Both roll sensor cables must be pointing towards the right hand wing of the sprayer when
looking from the rear of the sprayer.
4. Ensure both roll sensors are mounted adequately and that the cables provide enough slack
to allow sufficient boom roll.

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7.3 Roll Sensor Mounting on a Nitro 4000 Series Sprayer
Figure 14: Roll Sensor Mounting on Boom Frame
Figure 15: Roll Sensor Mounting on Chassis