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Norac UC4 Installation Manual

Total control automatic boom height system redball 690 (2006+)
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Total Control
Automatic Boom Height
Redball 690 (2006+)
Installation Manual
Canada
NORAC Systems International Inc.
CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-667-3921
(306) 664-6711
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Saskatoon, SK
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Fridley, MN
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  • Page 1 Total Control Automatic Boom Height System Redball 690 (2006+) Installation Manual Canada United States NORAC Systems International Inc. NORAC, Inc. CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-667-3921 CALL TOLL FREE: 1-866-306-6722 (306) 664-6711 (763) 786-3080 SHIPPING ADDRESS: SHIPPING ADDRESS: 3702 Kinnear Place 1290 Osborne Rd. NE, Suite F...
  • Page 2 Reorder P/N: UC4-BC-RB1-INST Rev D (Redball 690) 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

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........................2 GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ....................3 PARTS LIST............................4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ......................1 4.1 E ................1 XISTING YDRAULIC YSTEM UNCTION HECK 4.2 B ..........................2 PEED 4.3 W ......................4 ENSOR NSTALLATION 4.4 M ................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the NORAC UC4 automated sprayer boom height control system. 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.

  • Page 5: General System Description

    ATTENTION: When installing the UC4 system please be aware that at a point in the installation your sprayer booms will be inoperative until the installation is complete. Any installation procedure requiring boom movement will need to be done first.

  • Page 6: Parts List

    3 PARTS LIST The parts that come with your UC4 Sprayer Boom System are listed in Table 1. In this document, the item number shown 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.
  • Page 7 In a kit shipped prior to February 1, 2007, the part number for Item B13 is 44722. ** If the part number for Item V1 (NORAC valve block) is 44933S, Items H53 are not included in the kit. The #44933S valve block has solenoid valves whose engraved part...
  • Page 8 The parts that come with your UC4 System are shown below in their general installation configuration. Figure 2 – UC4 Boom Control Components...
  • Page 9 Figure 3 – Hydraulic Plumbing Schematic NOTE: If the part number of Item V1 is 44933S, Items H53 are not included in the kit.

  • Page 10: Installation Procedure

    4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Before installing the NORAC UC4 Boom Control System to your sprayer, it is necessary to check that all functions of the existing hydraulic system are working properly. Furthermore, it is informative to determine how quickly your sprayer booms and main (center) section are able to change their position without the UC4 System installed.

  • Page 11: Boom Speed Test

    Time” slot in Table 3. 8. These “Average Times” now represent how quickly your system can react to manual control of boom functions. In Section 4.7 Completing the Installation, this procedure is repeated with the UC4 System installed for comparison and troubleshooting purposes.
  • Page 12 Table 3 - Boom Test Record (WITHOUT UC4 System) Working RPM: Average Trial #1 Trial #2 Trial #3 Section: Time [Seconds] [Seconds] [Seconds] [Seconds] Left UP Left DOWN Right UP Right Down Main UP Main DOWN Table 4 – Boom Test Record (WITH UC4 System)

  • Page 13: Wing Sensor Installation

    4.3 W ENSOR NSTALLATION 1. Assemble the Breakaway Sensor Mounting Brackets as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5. Figure 4 – Breakaway Sensor Bracket Exploded View Figure 5 – Breakaway Sensor Mounting Bracket Assembly To assemble the breakaway sensor bracket: a) Assemble the bolt and nut into the collar of the bracket.
  • Page 14 FOLDING boom movement. 3. Mount one NORAC UC4 ultrasonic sensor (Item E2) near the tip of each boom with the brackets provided (Item B13). Using the 8-mm nuts and lock washers provided with the sensor to attach the sensor to the bracket.
  • Page 15 For this reason, you may want to avoid mounting on a breakaway section. Please refer to the UC4 system warranty at the end of the UC4 Sprayer Boom Control Operator’s Manual (Item M1) for implications. NOTE: When installing the UC4 sensors (Item E2), start with the smallest serial number on the left hand side proceeding to the largest serial number on the right hand side (Figure 6).
  • Page 16 boom contacting a post or obstruction. 5. The sensor cable should be run down through the tube of the mounting bracket and then behind the member the bracket is mounted onto. Cable-tie (Items M3 and/or M2) the connector in place. The cable must not be allowed to hang below the boom (Figure 8).

  • Page 17: Main Roll Sensor And Target Installation

    4.4 M ENSOR AND ARGET NSTALLATION 4.4.1 The Mounting Brackets The brackets are designed to be very adaptable and allow for a wide range of installations. Figure 9 – Target Bracket The Target Bracket (Item B12) can be mounted in any direction around most sizes of sprayer frame member and aimed using two ball and socket connections.

  • Page 18: Mounting On The Boom

    Mounting on the Boom Figure 11 – Main Roll Sensor Mounting Locations 1. When mounting the UC4 main roll sensor and target, first, determine whether your sprayer will allow the roll sensor to be mounted in front of the boom (preferred).
  • Page 19 CROP mode. NOTE: For more information, please refer to the UC4 Sprayer Boom Control Operator’s Manual (Item M1). IMPORTANT: The sensor must NOT be mounted on the same frame section as the target.
  • Page 20 Figure 13 – Installation Details...
  • Page 21 Figure 14 through Figure 16 are the examples of mounting the sensor and target. Figure 14 – Forward Sensor / Target Mounting #1 Figure 15 – Forward Sensor / Target Mounting #2 Figure 16 – Rear Sensor / Target Mounting...
  • Page 22 3. Mount the sensor and target loosely in place. The sensor should hang vertically without any stress because the sensor direction is critical. To avoid the stress, cable-tie (Items M2/M3) the cable from the sensor (and the sensor branch cable (Item C2)) to the mounting bracket tube or insert them into the tube.

  • Page 23: Hydraulic Installation

    TRANSPORT POSITION. IMPORTANT: Hydraulic component failure due to oil contamination is not covered under the warranty of your UC4 system. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that a qualified technician, using proper installation techniques, do the hydraulic installation.
  • Page 24 Figure 18 – Valve Block Port Assembly IMPORTANT: Check the engraved part number on the top plate of the solenoid valves (Figure 18). If the number is “105723”, proceed to STEP 12 (page 16). STEP 6 through STEP 11 are required for all other part numbers. 6.
  • Page 25 Figure 19 – Sandwich Block Installation 12. Mount the valve on the sprayer. The recommended location for the NORAC valve block is on the rear of the boom center section on the horizontal cross member, near the existing valve block.
  • Page 26 Figure 20 – Valve Mounting and Valve Cable Connections...

  • Page 27: Hydraulic Plumbing

    REDBALL hydraulic circuit to allow the NORAC Valve block to control the cylinders in parallel with the existing system. 3. Tee the pressure (Item H4) and tank (Item H3) lines for the NORAC block in to the existing lines from the REDBALL valve block, using the “T” fitting (Item H5).

  • Page 28: Electrical Installation

    NOTE: While installing the electrical parts of the system you may need to refer to Section 5 for identification of cables and connectors. 1. Install the UC4 Control Panel (Item E1) in the cab of the sprayer with the supplied mounting bracket. Mount the panel where it will be clearly visible and within easy reach of the operator.
  • Page 29 NOTE: Ensure the UC4 Control Panel’s power is OFF for the remaining installation (Bottom of switch pressed IN). Use caution when handling the +12 V power line of the REDBALL wiring. 4. Route the free end (R16) of out of the cab, to the vicinity of the tractor hitch.
  • Page 30 C2) to account for the movement of the main section, parallel lift, and FOLDING boom movement. 15. Start up your sprayer and test the functionality of the original manufacturer’s boom controls. The NORAC Control Panel does not need to be powered up for...

  • Page 31: Completing The Installation

    4.7 C OMPLETING THE NSTALLATION 1. Turn on the power for the UC4 Control Panel using the switch on the side of its chassis. Ensure that the display lights up to confirm that the panel has proper +12 Volt power.

  • Page 32: Electrical Reference - Cable Drawings

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

  • Page 33: Item C3: 44656 - Valve Cable (Variable Rate )

    5.3 I C3: 44656 – V ALVE ABLE ARIABLE 5.4 I C4: 44651 – V ALVE XTENSION ABLE...

  • Page 34: Item C10: 44650-35 - Power Cable Generic Pull -Type

    5.5 I C10: 44650-35 – P OWER ABLE ENERIC...

  • Page 35: Item C11: 44651-03 - Extension Cable Valve Generic

    5.6 I C11: 44651-03 – E XTENSION ABLE ALVE ENERIC...

  • Page 36: Item C12: 44658-23 - Wing Interface Cable

    5.7 I C12: 44658-23 – W NTERFACE ABLE...

  • Page 37: Item C13: 44658-22 - Main Interface Cable

    5.8 I C13: 44658-22 – M NTERFACE ABLE...
  • Page 38 NOTES:...

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