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Norac UC4.5 SPRA-COUPE 4000 Series Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 SPRA-COUPE 4000 Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 2 Reorder P/N: UC4.5-BC-SC4-INST Rev D (SPRA-COUPE 4000 Series) 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: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ........................ 1     General UC4.5 System Layout ................. 2     Kit Parts ........................3     Pre-Install Checklist ....................7     Ultrasonic Sensor Installation .................. 8     Roll Sensor Installation .................... 12     Electrical Installation ....................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NORAC UC4.5 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.

  • Page 5: General Uc4.5 System Layout

    General UC4.5 System Layout Figure 1 illustrates the general layout of the UC4.5 system components: Figure 1: General UC4.5 System Layout...

  • Page 6: Kit Parts

    Kit Parts Kit Overview Figure 2: SC4 System Parts...
  • Page 7 Hydraulic Plumbing Figure 3: SC4 Hydraulic Plumbing...
  • Page 8 List of Parts Item Part Number Name Quantity 44706-01 KIT CABLE TIE BLACK 10 PCS 21 IN 150 PCS 7.5 IN 44728 MOUNTING BRACKET COMPLETE UC4 BREAKAWAY EXTENDED 105415 CLAMP ROUND 2IN SS 44656D CABLE VALVE VARIABLE RATE DT 43210-20 CABLE UC5 NETWORK 18 AWG 20M 44650-60 CABLE UC4.5 INTERFACE SPRA COUPE...
  • Page 9 P - PIPE 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.

  • Page 10: Pre-Install Checklist

    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.

  • Page 11: Ultrasonic Sensor Installation

    Ultrasonic Sensor Installation 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.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 4. Fasten the sensor bracket to the round tube structure using the supplied round clamps (B15). 5. Mount the NORAC ultrasonic sensor into the sensor bracket and run the sensor cable through the sensor tube. Figure 9: Wing Sensor Mounting (80ft Boom) Figure 10: Wing Sensor Mounting (60ft Boom) A problem can arise if a sensor is not mounted correctly.

  • Page 15: Roll Sensor Installation

    Tighten screws to 10 in-lbs (1.1 Nm). Figure 11: Mounting Roll Sensor to Bracket 2. Attach the roll sensor and roll sensor bracket to the boom, near the NORAC valve block using the provided cable ties. 3. Once the block is mounted, fasten the temperature probe from E03 to the NORAC valve block using the included 3/8x1/2”...

  • Page 16: Electrical Installation

    Electrical 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.
  • Page 17 Figure 15: Access Hatch in Front of Seat 2. Route cable C10 into the cab into the cab. Ensure that the cable is not wrapped around the drive shaft beneath the sprayer. 3. The access hole can be located either beneath the dash (Figure 14) or in front of the seat (Figure 15).
  • Page 18 Figure 16: Bypass/Jam Valve Location 9. Connect the valve interface cable (C03) to connector S6 on (C10). 10. Connect the 2-pin connectors on the valve interface cable to the NORAC valve block, as shown in Figure 17. 11. The connectors on the valve cable (C03) are marked RIGHT UP, LEFT UP, RIGHT DOWN and LEFT DOWN.
  • Page 19 12. Fasten the 8-way coupler to the boom with cable ties. Connect P6 on C10 to the 8-way coupler. 13. Connect the roll sensor to the 8-way coupler. 14. Connect two cables (C05) to the 8-way coupler and route along the booms to the wing sensors.

  • Page 20: Hydraulic Installation

    2. Insert the orifices (F05) into the “B” ports with the notch facing out. 3. Insert the orifices (F05) into the “A” ports with the notch facing in. 4. Install the 6MB-6MJ (F03) fittings into the “A” and “B” ports on the NORAC block. Tighten to 18 ft-lbs (24 Nm).
  • Page 21 Ensure that no hydraulic components will interfere with any sprayer parts or be pulled tight at any time. 1. Mount the NORAC valve (V01) on the sprayer using the valve mounting bracket. 2. Insert the threaded rod into the block and use a hex nut to hold the rod. The block holes are 3/8”...
  • Page 22 Connect a 6FJXR 6MJT tee fitting (F02) between the steel line and the hose (Figure 21). 4. Connect the 90 degree fittings of hoses H02 to the “A” and “B” ports of the NORAC block (Figure 20). Route hoses H02 from the NORAC valve block to the tee fittings (F02) (Figure 21).
  • Page 23 Tank Line (H03) Existing Steel Lines Existing “Lower” Pressure Lines (H02) Line (H03) Hoses Figure 20: Hoses Connected to NORAC Valve Figure 21: Raise and Lower Line Connections Block NORAC Pressure Line (H03) NORAC Tank Line (H03) SpraCoupe Pressure SpraCoupe...

  • Page 24: Hydraulic Valve Block Adjustments

    Hydraulic Valve Block Adjustments The NORAC valve block is factory-set however depending on the boom weight and size adjustments to the NORAC valve V01 (Figure 23) may be required to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. The following adjustments should be made with the system in operating position and at operating temperature.
  • Page 25 Adjusting the AR “A” Port Pressure Setting 1. Loosen the locking nut on the AR relief valve. 2. Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise approximately two (2) turns. 3. Using the blunt object, press into the end of the solenoid valve to manually activate the valve to lower the boom (indicated in Figure 23).

  • Page 26: Software Setup

    10 Software Setup 1. Start up the sprayer and test the sprayer’s functionality. The NORAC control panel does not need to be powered on for the original boom function switches to operate. Unfold the booms and raise/lower each boom and the main section.

  • Page 27: Cable Drawings

    11 Cable Drawings 11.1 ITEM C03: 44656D – CABLE VALVE VARIABLE RATE DT...
  • Page 28 11.2 ITEM C05: 43210-20 - CABLE UC5 NETWORK 18 AWG - 20M...
  • Page 29 11.3 ITEM C10: 44650-60 - CABLE UC4.5 INTERFACE SPRA COUPE...
  • Page 30 TOPCON Agriculture Canada 3702 Kinnear Place Saskatoon, SK S7P 0A6 TOPCON Agriculture Americas W5527 Hwy 106 Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 TOPCON Precision Agriculture Europe Avenida de la industria, 35, Tres Cantos, España Spain Support Phone: 888 979 9509 E-mail: tasupportn@topcon.com Web: www.norac.ca...

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