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- Page 1 Quick Guide Virtual Terminal Version 5 Software ...
- Page 2 Printed in Canada Copyright 2016 by NORAC Systems International Inc. Reorder P/N: UC5‐BC‐MANUAL‐VT‐QUICK GUIDE Rev J 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. ...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Precautions ...................... 1 Warranty Registration ............................ 1 Technical Specifications .................... 2 System Description ...................... 3 General UC5 System Layout .......................... 3 Height Sensors .............................. 4 Roll Sensors................................ 4 Position Sensors .............................. 4 ... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
1 Safety Precautions The UC5™ Boom Height Control system will greatly improve your spraying height accuracy and protect the boom against damage in a wide variety of field conditions. However, under some circumstances performance may be limited. The operator of the sprayer must remain alert at all times and override the automatic control when necessary. Important Under no circumstances should any service work be performed on the machinery while the UC5 Boom Height Control system is in the automatic mode. Always ensure that the UC5 Boom Height Control system is powered down or in manual mode: Before leaving the operator’s seat. While the machine is not moving. When transporting the machine. Before working on any part of the booms: Set the UC5 system to manual mode. Turn the sprayer engine off. Do not operate this system before: Reading and understanding the operator’s manual. Thoroughly understanding the machine operation. ... -
Page 5: Technical Specifications
Baud Rate 250 kbps Clock Frequency (maximum) 96 MHz Solenoid Valve PWM Frequency 300 Hz Ultrasonic Sensor Transmit Frequency 50 kHz Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 80°C The 10A 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 106676 Manufacturer Part Number Littelfuse – 0287010.PXCN The UC5™ product line is covered by multiple patents including, but not limited to the following: U.S. Pat. No: US2004158381 European Pat. No: EP1444894 Canadian Pat. No: CA2418610 ... -
Page 6: System Description
3 System Description 3.1 General UC5 System Layout Figure 1: General UC5 System Layout Item Description Item Description 1 14 Awg Cable 10 Roll Sensors 2 18 Awg Cable 11 Valve Module 3 Bus Terminator 12 Valve Block 4 2 Way Coupler 13 Input Module 5 3 Way Coupler 14 Left Outer Height Sensor 6 8 Way Coupler 15 Left Inner Height Sensor (optional) 7 Display 16 Main Lift Height Sensor 8 Control Module ... -
Page 7: Height Sensors
3.2 Height Sensors Height sensors use an ultrasonic signal to measure distance to the ground or crop canopy. The number of height sensors will vary from a minimum of two to a maximum of six per system. Three height sensors are normally used. 3.3 Roll Sensors Roll sensors are important for measuring boom and sprayer roll dynamics. Two roll sensors are normally used for a UC5™ Boom Height Control system. The mounting position of the roll sensors vary from sprayer to sprayer depending on boom geometry and suspension. ... -
Page 8: Icon Descriptions
4 Icon Descriptions The following tables illustrate and describe the icons used in the display. These icons may look different depending on the type of display you have. Table 3: Softkey Icons Icon Name Description Check Confirms selection or completion of a step Error Indicates when there is an error Next Navigates to the next page Previous Navigates to the previous page This button always returns directly to the run Home screen Manual Mode (Active) Indicates the system is in manual mode Manual Mode Changes to manual mode when the system is in (Inactive) automatic mode Automatic Mode Indicates the system is in automatic mode (Active) Automatic Mode Changes to automatic mode when the system is in (Inactive) manual mode ... - Page 9 Table 4: Button Icons Icon Name Description Setup Navigates to the automatic/manual setup screen Options Navigates to the options screen Diagnostics Navigates to the diagnostics screen Advanced Settings Navigates to the advanced settings Automatic Setup Starts an automatic setup Retune Starts a retune Boom Geometry Test Starts a boom geometry (push) test Sensor Setup/ 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 ...
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Page 10: Uc5 Operation
Boom AUTO Height Button and Settings State Button MANUAL Button Figure 2: NORAC UC5 Run Screen – Manual Mode Figure 3: NORAC UC5 Run Screen – Automatic Mode The height displayed under the boom in the upper right corner is known as the target height. This is measured from the spray nozzles to the soil (Soil Mode) or to the crop canopy (Crop Mode or Hybrid Mode). The crop at the bottom of the screen indicates the mode the controller is in. If the green line is above the crop, the system is in Crop Mode. If the green line is below 7 ... -
Page 11: Sprayer Manual Boom Height Switches
the crop, the system is in Soil Mode™. If the green line is both above and below the crop, the system is in Hybrid Mode™. If the boom is above normal working height (typically 60 inches/152 cm) when automatic mode is engaged, a warning message will appear requiring the boom to be lowered before allowing automatic mode to be activated. Figure 4: Over Height Warning When two or more virtual terminals are connected on the display bus, the move to next VT button will appear on the 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. 5.3 Sprayer Manual Boom Height Switches When a manual switch is pressed, an arrow will be displayed on the screen showing which function is being activated. ... -
Page 12: Setting Control Options
5.4 Setting Control Options Figure 5: Settings Screen Sensitivity: The sensitivity can be adjusted from 1 to 10, with 5 being the default setting. A lower number will reduce the system sensitivity and improve stability. Higher settings will speed up the response. Mode: The mode button allows the system to be changed between Soil Mode™, Crop Mode™ and Hybrid Mode™. Soil Mode allows the sensors to read a height from the spray nozzles to the ground. Crop Mode will read the height from the spray nozzles to the top of the crop canopy. ... -
Page 13: Setup
6 Setup Some virtual terminals require an unlock code to allow the UC5™ Boom Height Control system to be displayed on the terminal. It may be necessary to purchase an unlock code from the virtual terminal manufacturer or dealer. There are two methods to set up the UC5 system. The recommended way is to use the automatic ... -
Page 14: Retune
The system will display various messages as it is working. The messages are displayed for informational purposes only. When the system is finished the hydraulic tuning the automatic setup is complete. 6.2 Retune On occasion it is necessary to recalibrate the hydraulics of the NORAC UC5™ Boom Height Control system. When you press the retune button from the setup screen, the system will go through only the hydraulic tuning portion of the automatic setup. You may want to perform a retune when: A hydraulic solenoid has been changed. A hydraulic pump has been changed or adjusted. ... -
Page 15: Uc5 System Maintenance
7 UC5 System Maintenance Before each day: It is highly recommended that the sprayer friction pads are greased. Ensure there is a clean, dry foam disc inserted in each sensor. If it is clogged with dust or other debris, clean it as described below. Cleaning Ultrasonic Height Sensors: Remove the foam disc from the sensor and wash it with clean water. Squeeze out water and allow the foam disc to dry. If the transducer inside the sensor is also dirty, wash it using clean water. Do not submerge or pressure‐wash the sensor. Chemicals or compressed air should never be used. The sensor can be used if it is wet, however a valid height reading may not be obtained until it is completely dry. ... -
Page 16: Uc5 Menu Structure
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Page 17: Setup: Sensors
8.1 Setup: Sensors * The reference frame roll sensor button will only be visible if a reference frame roll sensor is installed in the system. 8.2 Setup: Valves 8.3 Setup: Switches ... - Page 18 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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