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Nitro (4000 and 5000 Series) and New Holland Front Mount Boom UC7 Boom Height Control System Installation Manual ...
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Copyright 2019 by NORAC Systems International Inc. Reorder P/N: UC7‐BC‐NT04‐INST Rev C (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. ...
WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NORAC Boom 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 ...
WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 2 Technical Specifications CAN ICES‐3(A)/NMB‐3(A) 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) 10A Hydraulic Pressure (maximum) 3300 psi Baud Rate 250 kbps Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 80°C Visit www.solutions.norac.ca for more system Page 2 installation and troubleshooting info. ...
WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 3 Parts Overview 3.1. Electronic Installation Overview Figure 1: Electronic Installation Overview NOTE: Items shown in BLUE are included in the display package and may not be exactly as shown. Visit www.solutions.norac.ca for more system Page 3 installation and troubleshooting info. ...
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WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 3.2. Hydraulic Plumbing Schematic Figure 2: Hydraulic Plumbing Schematic Visit www.solutions.norac.ca for more system Page 4 installation and troubleshooting info. ...
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E11 43765 NETWORK COUPLER 8‐WAY 1 E12 43764 NETWORK COUPLER 2‐WAY 1 E20 43764T NETWORK COUPLER 2‐WAY WITH TERMINATOR 2 H01 44863‐56 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2‐06 80 IN L 6FORX45 8FORX 4 H10 44865‐40 HYDRAULICS FITTING KIT ‐ NT4 1 MANUAL INSTALLATION UC7 NITRO (4000 & 5000 SERIES) AND NEW HOLLAND M02 UC7‐BC‐NT04‐INST 1 FRONT MOUNT BOOM M05 106706 MOUNTING CLIP HCM1 2 M06 106907 BOLT HEX SS A2‐70 M8‐1.25X25 4 M07 102126 WASHER LOCK SPRING SS 5/16 IN 4 P01 106705 NETWORK 4 PIN CAVITY PLUG ...
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WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 3.3.1. 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 ...
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Some sprayers may require different cabling depending on the connectors used near the valve block. Please refer to the table below for ordering alternate cabling from NORAC. A complete list of alternate cabling can be found in the UC7™ Generic Cable Ordering Guide (P/N: UC7-BC-CABLE-GUIDE) which is available at www.norac.ca.
WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 4 Pre‐Installation Checklist The pre‐install checklist is necessary to check the existing sprayer functionality before the installation. Unfold the sprayer over a flat, unobstructed area (i.e. no power lines…etc.). Ensure all boom‐fold operations are functional (place a check mark in boxes below). Bring engine to field‐operational RPM and record below. Record the time (seconds) it takes for a full stroke for all boom functions. To ensure repeatable measurements, take the average of 3 trials. Not all sprayers will have the functions listed below in Figure 3. Ensure the boom has sufficient travel so it does not contact the ground during these tests. Figure 3: Pre‐Install Boom Speeds Visit www.solutions.norac.ca for more system ...
Ensure all pressure has been bled from the system before disconnecting any lines or fittings. Hydraulic pressure will exist on the wing tilt circuits unless the wings are being supported by other means. The hydraulic installation may be performed with the wings in transport position, resting on the ground or with the tilt cylinders fully extended. Component failure due to oil contamination is not covered under the NORAC system warranty. It is recommended that a qualified technician perform the hydraulic installation. 5.1. Valve Block Assembly On a clean surface remove the plastic plugs from the block. Install the 6MB‐6MOR (F02) fittings into the “P” and “T” ports. Tighten to 18 ft‐lbs (24 Nm). ...
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WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 5.2. Valve Block Mounting NOTE: If the sprayer is model year 2009 or older, a valve mounting plate can be ordered from NORAC. See Section 10.1 for details. Model year 2009 and newer sprayers have a factory installed valve mounting plate (Figure 6). A suitable mounting location for the valve block is illustrated in Figure 5. Mount the block with the pressure and tank ports facing the sprayer cab using M06 and M07. An additional hole may need to be drilled in the plate to ensure proper mounting. Figure 5: Valve Block Mounting Location Figure 6: Valve Block Mounting on Factory Installed Plate Visit www.solutions.norac.ca for more system Page 10 installation and troubleshooting info. ...
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WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 5.3. Hydraulic Plumbing If the sprayer valve block has a serial number 21.12732 or lower, refer to Section 10.2 for additional fittings that may be needed. From this point on in the installation the booms will be inoperative until the hydraulics are fully installed. After the NORAC valve block is mounted, the hydraulic hoses and fittings can be plumbed. The plumbing for the hydraulic circuit is shown schematically in Figure 2. The raise lines must be connected to the “B” ports of the NORAC valve block. Insert the 8FORXR‐8MORT tee fittings (F11) between the Nitro valve block and the existing raise lines. Install an 8MOR‐8FORX90 fitting (F14) onto the open ports on F11. Connect the straight end of hoses (H01) to F14. Connect the 45 end of hoses H01 to the “B” ports of the NORAC block. Remove the existing plugs on the end of the Nitro valve block for both the pressure and tank lines. Insert the 8MB‐8MOR fittings (F04) into both ports. Install an 8MOR‐8FORX90 fitting (F14) onto F04. Connect the straight end of hoses H01 to F14. Connect the 45 end of H01 to the pressure and tank ports on the NORAC valve block. Ensure there are no other orifices present in the circuit between the NORAC valve block and the boom cylinders. The following steps are only for sprayers with accumulators on the tilt cylinders. Remove the 8MB‐8MOR fitting from the wing accumulators. Install a 6MOR‐8FORX fitting (F05) into the wing accumulator. Attach an 8MOR‐6FOR fitting (F07) onto fitting F05 with the inline orifice (F06) between the two fittings. The inline orifice is the orifice with a groove on one side and an o‐ring on the other side. Ensure that F06 has the o‐ring (F13) installed. Start up the sprayer and test the sprayer’s functionality. Unfold the booms and raise/lower each boom and the main section. Ensure that there are no leaks. Visit www.solutions.norac.ca for more system Page 11 installation and troubleshooting info. ...
WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 6 Ultrasonic Sensor Installation 6.1. Ultrasonic Sensor Serial Number Arrangement When installing the MAX Sensors™ (E07), 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 7: Sensor Serial Number Arrangement Visit www.solutions.norac.ca for more system Page 12 installation and troubleshooting info. ...
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WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 6.2. Bracket Assembly Assemble the breakaway sensor bracket as illustrated in Figure 8. Figure 8: Breakaway Bracket Assembly Apply a small amount of grease to the rotating surfaces of the bracket. FRONT Figure 9: Sensor Bracket Mounting Visit www.solutions.norac.ca for more system Page 13 installation and troubleshooting info. ...
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WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 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. In its lowest position, the sensor must be 9 inches (230 mm) or more from the ground (A). The centerline of the acoustic cone should be approximately vertical at normal operating heights (A). The bottom of the sensor must be at least 9 inches (230 mm) in front of the spray nozzles and boom structure (B). (This does not apply for the main lift sensor) The bottom of the sensor must be at least 9 inches (230 mm) above the spray nozzles (C). Ensure there are no other obstructions within a 12 inch (300 mm) diameter circle projected directly below the sensor (D). Figure 10: Sensor Mounting Guidelines Figure 11: Sensor Reading Off Boom ...
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WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 6.4. Wing Sensor Installation The sensor bracket should be oriented forward (ahead of the boom). Typically, the best mounting location for the outer wing sensor brackets will be just inside the boom breakaways. Mount the inner wing sensors approximately half way between the chassis and the outer wing sensors. Mount the sensor into the sensor bracket. Run the sensor cable through the bracket tube. 6.5. Main Lift Sensor Installation Figure 12: Main Lift Bracket Assembly The main lift bracket should position the sensor approximately in the center of the sprayer, forward of the boom as shown in Figure 13. Mount the MAX sensor to the main lift bracket. Run the sensor cable along 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. Main Lift Sensor Figure 13: Main Lift Bracket Mounting ...
WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 7 Electronic Installation 7.1. HCM1 Installation Verify the valve coil connectors are oriented vertically (Figure 14). Loosening the large plastic nut will allow the connector to be rotated. Figure 14: Align Coils Output Number Normal Function 1,2 Left Up and Down 3,4 Right Up and Down 5,6 Main Up and Down 7,8 Roll CW and CCW Figure 15: HCM1 Connections Figure 16: HCM1 Label Lay the longer branch of the valve cables (C10) across the coils with one 4‐pin connector on each side. Do not connect the cables at this time. Visit www.solutions.norac.ca for more system Page 16 installation and troubleshooting info. ...
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WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED Figure 17: Cables Under Mounting Clips (Side View) Figure 18: Cables Laid Across Valve Coils (Top View) Place the HCM1 (E01) between the valve coils. Orient the 6‐pin Deutsch (CANbus) connectors towards the “P” and “T” ports with the large label and LEDs facing up. Slide the mounting clips over the connectors of the HCM1 and the valve coil connectors. This may require flexing the plastic bracket slightly. Ensure the clip is pushed over the connectors far enough to allow the clips to engage behind the valve connectors. Connect the valve cables (C10) to the valve coils and the HCM1. The cable connected to the left connector (1,2) should be connected to the coil closest to the “P” and “T” ports. The cable connected to the right connector on the HCM1 (3,4) should be connected to the coil furthest from the “P” and “T” ports. Connect cable C12 to the main lift connector (5,6) on the HCM1. Route cable C12 under the sprayer and tee the cable into the existing main lift connections. The 2‐pin Deutsch connector acts as a boom disconnect. Figure 19: HCM1 and Clip Installation Connect the temperature probe (C11) to the HCM1 (temp/9 connector). Connect the temperature probe to the hole labelled “TP” on the valve block using the supplied 3/8” x 1/2” (9.5 mm x 25 mm) bolt (Figure 20). ...
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WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED Figure 20: Valve Block with Temperature Probe Installed Connect the 12‐pin connector on cable C20 to the HCM1. Tee the connectors on cable C20 into the sprayer’s left up, left down, right up, and right down functions. 10. Connect the main up connectors on C20 together. Connect the main down connectors on C20 together. Ensure that the main up and down connectors will not interfere or catch on anything. These connectors are not used for this installation. Ensure that all unused connectors are plugged with the plugs provided. 7.1.1. 4000 Series Installation Connect the battery cable (C30) to an appropriate power source in the cab. Use bracket B12 in the access port under the floor mat in the right front part of the cab floor to route cables out of the sprayer cab. 7.1.2. 5000 Series Installation Connect the battery cable (C31) to an appropriate power source. ...
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WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 7.2. Cabling Connections Fasten the 8‐way coupler to the boom with cable ties. Connect cable C02 between the 8‐way coupler (E11) and the 6‐pin NORAC bus connector on the HCM1. NORAC Bus Figure 21: NORAC Bus Location Connect the main lift sensor to the 8‐way coupler using cable C02 and a 2‐way coupler (E12). Cable C02 and item E12 may not be needed if the 8‐way coupler is mounted close enough to the main lift sensor. Attach a 3‐way coupler (E10) to the boom at the inner sensor brackets. Connect two cables (C05) to the 8‐way coupler and route along the booms to the inner wing sensors. Plug the sensor and the CANbus cable into the 3‐way coupler. Connect cable C05 to the remaining connector on the 3‐way coupler and route along the boom to the outer wing sensors. At the sensor brackets, attach a 2‐way coupler with terminator (E20) to the sprayer boom. The 2‐way coupler with terminator is the white two way coupler. Plug the sensor and the CANbus cable into the 2‐ way coupler. Insert the 6 pin plugs (P03) into the remaining receptacles of the 8‐way coupler. Visit www.solutions.norac.ca for more system Page 19 installation and troubleshooting info. ...
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WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED Figure 22: Cabling and Parts Layout Visit www.solutions.norac.ca for more system Page 20 installation and troubleshooting info. ...
WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 8 Software Setup Start up the sprayer and test the sprayer’s functionality. The display terminal 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. Confirm that the cabling and hoses do not pinch, stretch or bind over the entire range of motion. If any functions do not work, review the hydraulic and electrical portions of this manual to check for proper installation. Turn on the power for the display terminal using the switch on the side. The procedure for the installation of the UC7™ Boom Height Control system is now complete. Begin the Automatic System Setup procedure as described in the UC7 Technical Operation Manual. Visit www.solutions.norac.ca for more system Page 21 installation and troubleshooting info. ...
WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 9 Cable Schematics 9.1. Item C02: 43220‐03 ‐ Cable Network 14 AWG – 3m 9.2. Item C05: 43220‐10 ‐ Cable Network 14 AWG – 10m Visit www.solutions.norac.ca for more system Page 22 installation and troubleshooting info. ...
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WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 9.3. Item C10: 50130‐01 ‐ Cable Valve 4‐Pin DT to 2‐Pin DT 9.4. Item C11: 50120‐01 ‐ Cable Temperature Probe Visit www.solutions.norac.ca for more system Page 23 installation and troubleshooting info. ...
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WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 9.5. Item C12: 50130‐07 ‐ Cable Valve 4‐Pin DT TO 2‐Pin MP 150 Tee (372" [9450mm]) w Boom Disconnect Visit www.solutions.norac.ca for more system Page 24 installation and troubleshooting info. ...
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WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 9.6. Item C20: 50140‐09 ‐ Cable Interface MP 150 Visit www.solutions.norac.ca for more system Page 25 installation and troubleshooting info. ...
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WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 9.7. Item C30: 43250‐07 – Cable Battery JD Fused Visit www.solutions.norac.ca for more system Page 26 installation and troubleshooting info. ...
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WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 9.8. Item C31: 43250‐21 – Cable Battery AMP Fused (Pin 2 Power) Visit www.solutions.norac.ca for more system Page 27 installation and troubleshooting info. ...
WWW.NORAC.CA PRECISION DEFINED 10 Appendix A: Parts for Older Sprayers 10.1. Valve Mounting Plate A valve mounting plate (B01) can be ordered from NORAC for mounting the valve block on older model sprayers. (Figure 23) Item Part Number Name Quantity B01 44700‐07 MOUNTING BRACKET VALVE NITRO 4000 SERIES BC KIT 1 Valve mounting bracket bolts go here Figure 23: Valve Block Mounting Plate (B01) 10.2. Hydraulic Fittings Kit For Nitro sprayers with a hydraulic valve block serial number 21.12732 or lower, the following fittings are ...
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