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Norac UC4+ Installation Manual

Spray height controller for john deere 4700, john deere 4710, john deere 4720 active roll
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Spray Height Controller
John Deere 4700, 4710, 4720 Active Roll
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Improving the competitiveness of Industry and Agriculture
through Precision Measurement

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  • Page 1 Spray Height Controller John Deere 4700, 4710, 4720 Active Roll Installation Manual Improving the competitiveness of Industry and Agriculture through Precision Measurement...
  • Page 2 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............................1     GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ........................2     PARTS LISTS ................................3     INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ......................... 10     ..........................10     XISTING SYSTEM CHECK ............................10     PEED ........................12  ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the NORAC UC4+ Spray Height Controller. This system is manufactured with top quality components and is engineered using the latest technology to provide operating features and 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.

  • Page 5: General System Description

    However, NORAC cannot need to be done first. Once the hydraulics guarantee all parts fit as intended due to the have been disconnected you must complete the variations of the sprayer by the manufacturer.

  • Page 6: Parts Lists

    PARTS LISTS The parts that come with your UC4+ Spray Height Control System are listed in Table 1. The item number on the left side of this table references each part. Please ensure that all parts in your kit are present before proceeding with your installation. Table 1 –...
  • Page 7 HYD CYLINDER ROLL BIAS 1.75IN BORE X 7.125IN STROKE REV C 44865-11 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-04 60 IN L 4FORX 4FORX 446BC+MAN7 OPERATOR MANUAL UC4+ SPRAY HEIGHT CONTROL UC4+BC+JD7A-INST MANUAL INSTALLATION UC4+ JOHN DEERE 4720 ACTIVE ROLL 100660 BOLT HEX NC GR5 PLTD 1/4X1 100871 NUT LOCK NYLON NC PLT ¼...
  • Page 8 Table 2 – 44865-19 - JD7 Hydraulics Fittings Kit Details Item Part Number Name Quantity Picture 104691 TEE ADAPTER - 4FORXR 4MORT 104586 TEE ADAPTER - 6FORXR 6MORT 105226 MALE TO FEMALE ADAPTER - 4MOR 6FORX 44917 MALE ADAPTER - 6MB-6MOR MACHINED ORB 104693 MALE ADAPTER - 4MOR 4MB 44916...
  • Page 9 Table 3 - 44865-38 - Active Roll Fittings Kit Details These fittings are only used when installing the active roll option. Item Part Number Name Quantity Picture 104586 TEE ADAPTER - 6FORXR 6MORT 105338 TEE ADAPTER - 12FORXOR 12MORT 44916 MALE ADAPTER - 6MB-4MOR MACHINED ORB 104694 MALE ADAPTER 4MOR 4FORX90...
  • Page 10 44651 (C04) 6 WAY SHROUD 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...
  • Page 11 The parts that come with your UC4+ Spray Height Control system are shown below in their general installation configuration. Figure 2 – UC4+ Spray Height Control Components...
  • Page 12 Figure 3 – Hydraulic Plumbing Schematic...

  • Page 13: Installation Procedure

    INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 4.1 E XISTING SYSTEM CHECK It is necessary to check the existing system’s You will need a stopwatch or a functionality before installing the UC4+ Spray watch that displays “seconds” for Height Control. the next step. 1. Drive your sprayer onto a flat piece of land, 3.
  • Page 14 Table 6 – Boom Test Record (WITHOUT UC4+ Spray Height Control) Working RPM: Trial #1 Trial #2 Trial #3 Avg Time Boom [Sec] [Sec] [Sec] [Sec] Left UP Left DOWN Right UP Right Down Main UP Main DOWN Roll CW Roll CCW Table 7 –...

  • Page 15: Wing Sensor Installation

    (60cm) of the boom tip. 4. Mount the NORAC UC4+ ultrasonic sensor (E02) into the sensor brackets. The sensors Figure 5 – Breakaway Sensor Mounting should be oriented forward (ahead) of the Bracket Assembly boom (see Figure 6 and Figure 8).
  • Page 16 member the bracket is mounted onto. General mounting rules UC4+ Cable-tie the connector in place. The cable ultrasonic sensors: must not be allowed to hang below the a) In its lowest position, the sensor mouth boom (Figure 6). must be 9 inches or more from the ground.
  • Page 17 Apply a light coating of the supplied Permatex Anti-seize grease to all threaded parts upon installation. 3 SENSOR SYSTEM 5 SENSOR SYSTEM Figure 10 – Sensor Serial Number Installation Location...

  • Page 18: Main Lift Sensor Installation

    4.4 MAIN LIFT SENSOR INSTALLATION 1. Assemble the main lift sensor bracket (B14) as shown in Figure 11. Sensor Mounting Collar Bracket Tube Bracket Base Sensor Mounting Tab Figure 11 – Main Lift Sensor Bracket 2. The bracket can then be mounted to the lowest frame member on the center section Figure 13 –...

  • Page 19: Roll Sensor Installation

    Figure 15 – Mounting the Roll Sensor to the Roll Sensor Mounting Bracket 2. Attach the roll sensor and roll sensor bracket to the boom, near the NORAC valve block using the provided cable ties. 3. Attach the temperature probe on the roll sensor to the side of the NORAC valve block, using the provided 3/8”...

  • Page 20: Target Installation And Alignment

    4.6 T ARGET NSTALLATION AND LIGNMENT 1. To ease the installation of the UC4+ NOTE: It is very important that the Roll Control system, unfold the sprayer rods be installed on the right hand on a level area and lower the center side of the sprayer.
  • Page 21 2. Remove the rubber bumpers on both The frame target (B07) should ends of the roll frame (Figure 18). mounted frame member that does NOT rotate 3. Install the frame target (B07) onto the with the boom. parallel lift frame. The mounting bolt 5.
  • Page 22 8. Adjust the targets and sensor bracket bracket. Check each target using a 4-foot level or a plumb line. The compare them to the proper location. goal of this step is to have the sensor See Figure 19. bracket and both targets in the proper i) Ensure that both the roll and spring locations.

  • Page 23: Hydraulic Installation

    4.7 H YDRAULIC NSTALLATION IMPORTANT: WARNING! Component failure The hydraulic system creates very contamination is not covered under high pressure. Before disconnecting UC4+ Spray Height Control any hydraulic lines ensure all pressure system warranty. It is recommended has been bled from the system. that a qualified technician does the When changing the boom hydraulic hydraulic installation.
  • Page 24 Roll Cylinder Figure 24 – Installed Roll Cylinder In several cases, the lower cylinder mount on the roll control hydraulic cylinder failed. documented cases, the bracket has failed at the weld shown in Figure 25. It is recommended that all sprayers with roll control add weld to the existing bracket to prevent failure.

  • Page 25: Valve Mounting

    (Figure 29). Figure 27 – NORAC Valve Block 9. Mount the 6MB-4MOR fittings (F12) into the “A” and “B” ports on the NORAC 3 4. Install two orifices (F08) into the "B" ports station block. with the notch facing outward as shown in Figure 28.
  • Page 26 10. Mount the NORAC valve (V01) on the sprayer using the valve mounting bracket (B10). 11. Thread a nut onto the short threads of each of the threaded studs. 12. As shown in Figure 30, screw the short side of the threaded rods into the bottom of the valve block and tighten the hex nuts tight to the valve block.

  • Page 27: Hydraulic Plumbing

    4. Attach the 6FORXR-6MORT tee fittings tank line (H71). Figure (F10) to the P and T ports on the NORAC illustration shows original Valve block. plumbing of the load sense return and 5.
  • Page 28 Connect it to the 6FORXR-6MORT tee 14. Attach the hose connected to the “B” port fitting (F10) in the T port of the NORAC of the valve block to the rod end of the valve block. cylinder.
  • Page 29 17. Tee the Load Sense line (H06) directly in to On some installs the Load sense hose the port S of the shuttle valve manifold using (H06) may be too long and the excess fitting F03 as shown in Figure 35, Figure hose must be coiled and secured 36 or Figure 37.
  • Page 30 Rear of Sprayer Front view of block Figure 36 - Load Sense Plumbing on some JD4710...
  • Page 31 Rear of Sprayer Figure 37 – Load Sense Line Connection to John Deere Combination Valve Block...
  • Page 32 Figure 38 – 2003+ Load Sense Line Connection...

  • Page 33: Electrical Installation

    4.8 E LECTRICAL NSTALLATION 1. Install the UC4+ 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+ control panel is on the right hand side of the cab to the Roll Over Protection Bar (ROP).
  • Page 34 They can be reinstalled after wiring complete. NORAC supplies Figure 42 – Hole under Floor Mat grommet (M13) for the hole if one 5. Plug the 2 pin tower on C10 into the 2 pin does not exist.
  • Page 35 If your sprayer has this The terminal must be attached connector, remove the existing NORAC directly to the sprayer frame NOT connectors using the included pin removal the parallel linkage. An improper tool.
  • Page 36 Figure 44 - John Deere Boom Valve Block (top view) with Connectors Labeled Some older model John Deere sprayers (4700 and 4710) may have a different style boom valve block that has different connector arrangements. The NORAC interface cable (C12) 44658-01 will require modification. See Appendix A for modification procedure.
  • Page 37 C71 (Figure 14. Install the 2-pin connectors from C03 onto 47). each NORAC valve as shown in Figure 46. The connectors are marked RIGHT UP, 19. Route the sensor branch cable (C02) to the LEFT UP, RIGHT DOWN and LEFT wing and main sensors.

  • Page 38: Completing The Installation

    2. If any functions do not work, review the hydraulic and electrical portions of this manual to check for proper installation. If you still have trouble, contact NORAC for assistance. If the roll direction is opposite to your preference when pressing the...

  • Page 39: System Maintenance

    4.10 S YSTEM AINTENANCE For good performance in corners, when driving over terraces or through ditches at an angle, or in hard steer situations it is important to do the following: a) The Teflon sliding pads on the boom must not grab in dynamic situations (corners, terraces etc).

  • Page 40: Electrical Reference - Cable Drawings

    ELECTRICAL REFERENCE – CABLE DRAWINGS 5.1 I C1: 44662B-40 – S ENSOR RUNK ABLE 5.2 I C2: 44668 – S ENSOR RANCH ABLE...

  • Page 41: Item C3: 44656D - Cable Valve Variable Rate Dt

    5.3 I C3: 44656D – C ABLE ALVE ARIABLE...

  • Page 42: Item C4: 44651 - Valve Extension Cable

    5.4 I C4: 44651 – V ALVE XTENSION ABLE 5.5 I C10: 44650-14 – P OWER ABLE...

  • Page 43: Item C12: 44658-01 - Uc4 Jd Junction Cable

    5.6 I C12: 44658-01 – UC4 JD J UNCTION ABLE...

  • Page 44: Item C70: 44658-08D - Uc4 Roll Bias Valve Cable Dt

    5.7 I C70: 44658-08D – UC4 R ALVE ABLE...

  • Page 45: Item C71: 44647 - Cable Uc3 Sensor Roll Bias

    5.8 I C71: 44647 – C UC3 S ABLE ENSOR...

  • Page 46: Appendix A - Interface Cable Modification Procedure

    A-position on the 4-pin tower (T4C) with boom valve block with a different arrangement the cavity plug removed in step 3. of the connectors. As a result, the NORAC 5. Locate and remove the brown wire (Left 44658-01 interface cable (C12) will need to be...
  • Page 47 Figure 51 – Cable C12 (44658-01) BEFORE Modification...
  • Page 48 Figure 52 - Cable C12 (44658-01) AFTER Modification...
  • Page 49 Figure 53 - Early-Model John Deere Boom Valve Block (top view) with Connectors Labelled. (Valve may be different than illustrated.)
  • Page 50 Canada NORAC Systems International Inc. CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-667-3921 (306)664-6711 SHIPPING ADDRESS: 3702 Kinnear Place Saskatoon, SK S7P 0A6 United States NORAC, Inc. CALL TOLL FREE: 1-866-306-6722 (952)224-4142 SHIPPING ADDRESS: 6667 West Old Shakopee Road, Suite 111 Bloomington, MN...

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