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Norac UC5 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Operator Manual Version 4 ECHO™/Virtual Terminal Firmware...
  • Page 2 Reorder P/N: UC5-BC-MANUAL-ECHO-VT Rev K 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...
  • Page 3 Sensing Further Ahead of the Boom ..........................15     Height Sensor Limitations ..............................15     SETUP ........................16     Navigating to the UC5™ Setup Menu ..........................16     Automatic System Setup ..............................17     Hydraulic Retune .................................. 20    ...
  • Page 4 DIAGNOSTICS MENU ................... 34     DISPLAY SETTINGS ....................36     SOFTWARE UPDATE .................... 37     12.1 UC5™ Modules Update ..............................37     12.2 Display Update ..................................38     OPTIONAL KITS ..................... 39     13.1 Severe Terrain Kit ................................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    This manual provides a general overview, key features, operating instructions, assistance with system setup, regular maintenance recommendations and troubleshooting. If you have any questions, feedback or comments regarding the UC5™ Spray Height Control system, please contact any of the numbers below. Phone:...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Under no circumstances should any service work be performed on the machinery while the UC5™ Spray Height Control system is in Automatic Mode. Always ensure that the UC5™ Spray Height Control system is powered down or in Manual Mode:  Before leaving the operator’s seat.

  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    The 5A fuse on the power cable may be replaced by the operator if needed. The replacement fuse must be rated to blow in less than 120 seconds at 200% and be ANSI/UL248-14 or better. Table 2: Replacement Fuse Norac Part Number 106467 Manufacturer Part Number Littelfuse - 0257005...

  • Page 8: System Description

    System Description General UC5™ System Layout Figure 1: General UC5™ System Layout (Self-Propelled) Figure 2: General UC5™ System Layout (Pull Type)

  • Page 9: Height Sensors

     Roll sensors are important for measuring boom and sprayer roll dynamics.  Two roll sensors are normally used for a UC5™ Spray Height Control system.  The mounting position of the roll sensors vary from sprayer to sprayer depending on boom geometry and suspension.

  • Page 10: Icon Descriptions

    ICON Descriptions The following table illustrates and describes the icons used in the display. These icons may look different depending on the type of display you have. Table 3: Display Icons Icon Name Description Check Confirms selection or completion of a step Error Indicates when there is an error Next...
  • Page 11 Navigates to the Manual sensor setup or Sensor Diagnostics diagnostics screens Valve Setup/ Navigates to the Manual valve setup or Hydraulic Diagnostics diagnostics screens Switches Navigates to the Manual remote switches screen Versions Navigates to the UC5™ modules versions screen Geometry Navigates to the boom geometry screen...
  • Page 12 Navigates to the Manual valve drive screen Units Change the display units (* Applies to ECHO™ only) Language Change language to display (* Applies to ECHO™ only) Move the UC5 screen to a different VT (* Applies to Move to Next VT VT only)

  • Page 13: Operation

    Once the system is correctly configured, it is very simple to use. After confirming the legal disclaimer, the Run screen will appear. For a virtual terminal, from the display’s start up screen, select the UC5™ icon. An image of the boom, with the height of each boom section is displayed as shown in Figure 5.

  • Page 14: Settings

    Soft key area of the Run screen. This button allows the user to select the preferred terminal on which to display the UC5 screen. By pressing this button the UC5 screen will move to next available terminal.
  • Page 15 Figure 11: 2 Settings Screen in Manual Mode Figure 12: 2 Settings Screen in Automatic with Learned Crop Height Unchecked Mode with Learned Crop Height Unchecked Sensitivity: The sensitivity can be adjusted from 1 to 10, with 5 being the default setting. A lower number will reduce the system sensitivity.

  • Page 16: Sprayer Switches

    The learned crop height setting is used when spraying in Hybrid Mode. When Learned Crop Height is checked, the UC5 system will attempt to learn the average crop height using all crop readings that are measured by the ultrasonic sensors. If Learned Crop Height is unchecked, the operator can enter an expected crop height.

  • Page 17: Error Indicators

    Main Lift Switch: While in Automatic Mode if the main lift up or down switch is momentarily pressed, the target height is incrementally adjusted up or down. If the Double Tap Main option is enabled, this feature is disabled. If Headland Assist (Section 9.1) is enabled with the trigger as the main lift switch, then the main lift switch will be used to control Headland Assist instead of the target height.

  • Page 18: Understanding The Uc5™ System

     The first is for the operator to recognize these situations before they occur and manually raise the boom to a safe height.  The second is to add the NORAC Roll Control™ option, if one is available for the specific sprayer.

  • Page 19: Sensing Further Ahead Of The Boom

    In order to optimize sensor performance, the UC5™ sensor has a minimum distance that it will read, also known as the blanking range. As a result, the UC5™ sensor is designed to ignore targets closer than 8 inches (20cm) from the bottom of the sensor housing.

  • Page 20: Setup

    There are two methods to setup the UC5™ system. The recommended way is to use the Automatic System Setup as shown in Section 8.2. The alternative method is to use Manual Setup, which is intended for expert users and troubleshooting.

  • Page 21: Automatic System Setup

    Ensure the boom roll suspension system is functioning properly and smoothly. Friction on wear surfaces can be relieved using lubricants (grease, etc) or adjustment. Properly tuned suspension systems will optimize UC5™ performance, especially on roll-bias (Active Roll Control™) systems. For best results, the hydraulic system should be under a normal load and at a normal working temperature.
  • Page 22 Select the sprayer make and model from the lists. Then select the Check button. A list of precautions will be displayed on the display. It is very important that you read these precautions and follow them. Once you have read the precautions, select the Check button.
  • Page 23 You will then be instructed to place your booms so the nozzles are 35” (90cm) from the ground. Adjust the distance from the nozzle to the ground directly beneath. Ensure you are over bare, flat soil. 35” When the measured distance is 35” (90cm) 90 cm select Check button.

  • Page 24: Hydraulic Retune

    The automatic setup cannot be performed with the diagnostic screen displayed. Hydraulic Retune On occasion it is necessary to recalibrate the NORAC UC5™ Height Control system. You may want to perform a retune when:  A hydraulic solenoid has been changed.
  • Page 25 From the Setup screen, select Retune. A list of precautions will be displayed on the terminal. It is very important that you read these precautions and follow them. Once you have read the precautions, select the Check button. A list of connected modules will be displayed (ECHO™...

  • Page 26: Boom Geometry Test

    When the setup is finished the terminal will instruct you to select the Check button to complete the Retune. Your NORAC UC5™ system is now configured and ready for operation. Boom Geometry Test Select Geometry Test button if you would like to redo the boom geometry test. After selecting this button, the booms will be moved into position and then the display will prompt you to exit the cab and manually push either boom tip down 1 –...

  • Page 27: Manual Setup

    Manual Setup The UC5™ Height Control system will not operate in Automatic Mode until the system has been configured. It is recommended that the Automatic System Setup be used, but if necessary a Manual System Setup may be used. The Manual Setup involves setting up each sensor, valve output and remote switch input.
  • Page 28 Once the sensor serial numbers and locations are known, the sensor setup can be performed using the following steps: Navigate to the Sensors screen by selecting the Sensor Setup button as shown in Figure 16. To add a sensor to a boom location, select the sensor location where you want to add the sensor.
  • Page 29 Each valve must be setup and tuned correctly for optimum performance from the NORAC UC5™ Spray Height Controller. When setting up the valves, the sprayer booms must have room to move in their full range of motion. Make sure there are no obstructions, such as power lines, that the booms may come into contact with.
  • Page 30 Navigate to the Valves screen by selecting the Valve Setup button as shown in Figure 16. To configure a valve driver to a valve function, select the function where you want to configure the driver. Select the appropriate serial number and the channel from the selection box.
  • Page 31 Input Module Aux 3 Input Module Aux 4 Input Module Input Module In the case where the UC5™ Input Module is driving the roll (slant) function, use the Alternative Output Channels section in Table 4 for the default output channels.
  • Page 32 8.5.3. Valve Tuning Each valve has two settings; a Deadzone and Gain setting. The Deadzone relates to the smallest amount of movement the valve can produce. The Gain relates to the maximum speed at which the valve can move the boom function. A Deadzone and Gain parameter exists for each valve.
  • Page 33 Gain Calibration Before tuning the Gain setting, the Deadzone for that function must be tuned. If the Deadzone tuning has not been completed, follow the instructions for tuning a Deadzone. In the Valves screen select the function that you wish to calibrate. Select the Gain button.

  • Page 34: Options Menu

    To activate Automatic Mode, momentarily apply system voltage (+12 VDC) to the Remote Auto line. The voltage must always be applied after the display has been powered up. The UC5™ will not go into Automatic Mode if voltage is applied to the Remote Auto input line before the system is powered up.

  • Page 35: Headland Assist

    Headland Assist Selecting this option will enable Headland Assist. By default, this feature is enabled for certain sprayer types. Headland Assist is used to raise the wings only or the entire boom at the end of the field for turning. This feature operates when the system is in Automatic Mode. The headland mode height can be changed.

  • Page 36: Oil Temp Alarm

    Enabling remote auto as the trigger will allow a separate switch to trigger the Headland Assist. This switch must be a momentary type switch. Remote Auto is an input line located on the UC5™ input module. If Remote Auto is enabled as the trigger then the remote switches will also be enabled.

  • Page 37: Manual Valve Drive

    When this feature is enabled the UC5™ system will adjust the roll (slant) on side hills to bring the center section of the boom parallel to the chassis. You may want this feature disabled (unchecked) for situations where the sprayer is driving in an extended rut and you would like the roll (slant) to follow the ground as opposed to the chassis.

  • Page 38: Diagnostics Menu

    10 Diagnostics Menu Diagnostics Menu provides useful information of the UC5™ Spray Height Control System and test functions. Navigate to the UC5™ Settings Menu (Section 8.1) and choose the Diagnostics button as shown in Figure 24 to access Diagnostics Menu.
  • Page 39 Geometry Diagnostics screens display current values of geometrical settings such as scale factors (SF) and roll sensor polarities. Movement Tests Movement Tests screens provide buttons to test valve movement manually. UC5™ drives a valve to move by selecting and holding a valve function button.

  • Page 40: Display Settings

    11 Display Settings This section applies to ECHO™ only. The display settings in Display Settings screens can be checked or changed. Navigate to the Settings screen (refer to Section 8.1) and select Display button as shown in Figure 26. Figure 26: Display Button In the first Display Settings screen, display language and units can be changed (Figure 27).

  • Page 41: Software Update

    12 Software Update This section applies to ECHO™ only. The UC5™ module software can be updated through Update screens. The latest version of software can be downloaded from the NORAC web site (www.norac.ca). Copy the update software onto an SD memory card or USB flash drive. Insert the card into ECHO™...

  • Page 42: Display Update

    The ECHO™ updates the Control Module software first. Follow the instructions on the display. The ECHO™ then updates the other modules’ software. Follow the instructions on the display. When the update is completed select OK button to exit. 12.2 Display Update 1.

  • Page 43: Optional Kits

    13 Optional Kits The kits shown below are optional add on kits for the UC5™ Spray Height Controller. These kits will help improve the performance for certain situations described below. 13.1 Severe Terrain Kit  Additional sensors may be added to improve boom protection and system performance.

  • Page 44: Roll Bias (Active Roll Control™) Kit

    13.3 Roll Bias (Active Roll Control™) Kit  Available on certain sprayer models (most sprayers with boom roll capability).  Full boom roll is controlled actively together with wing tilt functions.  Provides active isolation between the boom and sprayer, and increases reaction speed. ...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    14 Maintenance The NORAC Spray Height Control system requires very little maintenance, but there are a few procedures that will ensure the system continues to work correctly for many years. Before each day:  It is highly recommended that the sprayer friction pads are greased. To ensure optimum performance this should be done daily.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    15 Troubleshooting 15.1 General Operation Boom does not appear to be level after system setup:  The sensitivity setting may be too low. Check the sensor height readings from the run screen, if it differs from the target height then try turning up the sensitivity. The default tolerance for a sensitivity setting of 5 is ±...

  • Page 47: Sensors

    15.2 Sensors Height or roll sensor appears not to work (displays “NO COMM”):  This may be caused by a damaged or defective CAN-bus cable. Ensure all cables are connected correctly. The connections should be tight and free of corrosion. ...

  • Page 48: Modules

    There are CANbus errors on the Display Bus, but the module is able to 5 Blinks continue communicating There are CANbus errors on the NORAC CANbus, but the module is able to 6 Blinks continue communicating There are CANbus errors on the Display Bus, but the module is able to...
  • Page 49 Boom(s) will not raise or lower:  Ensure there is hydraulic oil being supplied at the NORAC valve block and that there is pressure at the pressure port. The hydraulics will not work if the pressure and tank lines are reversed. If you have any quick couplers in the system they must be properly connected.

  • Page 50: Boom Stability

    If the boom is unstable in Manual Mode, the UC5™ Spray Height Control system will not make it more stable.  If there are friction pads on the boom, ensure they are well greased. Check the boom damper shocks and replace them if they are worn.

  • Page 51: Uc5 Menu Structure

    16 UC5 Menu Structure...

  • Page 52: Setup: Sensors

    16.1 Setup: Sensors Left Outer Sensor Left Inner Sensor Sensor Serial Number Main Lift Sensor Offset Sensor Temperature Sensors Right Outer Sensor Right Inner Sensor Sensor Serial Number Boom Frame Roll Sensor Roll Intermediate Frame Sensor Offset Roll Sensor Sensors Reference Frame Zero Button Roll Sensor *...

  • Page 53: Setup: Valves

    16.2 Setup: Valves...

  • Page 54: Setup: Switches

    16.3 Setup: Switches...

  • Page 55: Diagnostics: Hydraulics

    16.4 Diagnostics: Hydraulics 16.5 Diagnostics: Geometry...

  • Page 56: Diagnostics: Boom Movements

    16.6 Diagnostics: Boom Movements...

  • Page 57: Statement Of Limited Warranty

    Shipping damage is not covered under this warranty. NORAC or its authorized Service Center will repair or replace, at its option, any defective part or component at no cost to the purchaser during the Warranty period. If service in the field is required NORAC will authorize on-site repairs at no charge for parts and labor.
  • Page 58 Canada NORAC Systems International Inc. Phone: (+1) 306 664 6711 Toll Free: 1 800 667 3921 Shipping Address: 3702 Kinnear Place Saskatoon, SK S7P 0A6 United States NORAC, Inc. Phone: (+1) 952 224 4142 Toll Free: 1 866 306 6722...

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