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Hardi AutoSlant UC7 Instruction Book

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HARDI
AutoSlant UC7
Original
Instruction book - SW 3.3.x.x
67060600-100 - Version 1.00
GB - 04.2021
www.hardi.com

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  • Page 1 HARDI AutoSlant UC7 Original Instruction book - SW 3.3.x.x 67060600-100 - Version 1.00 GB - 04.2021 www.hardi.com...
  • Page 2 Illustrations, technical information and data in this book are to the best of our belief correct at the time of printing. As it is HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S policy permanently to improve our products, we reserve the right to make changes in design, features, accessories, specifications and maintenance instructions at any time and without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 - About AutoSlant ...............................5 About this Instruction Book ..................................... 5 2 - Safety Notes Operator Safety .............................7 Symbols ............................................7 Precautions ..........................................7 3 - Description General System Info ..........................9 Key Features ..........................................9 Types of Terminals ......................................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Main Lift Trigger ........................................44 Remote Auto Trigger ......................................44 Minimum Boom Height ....................................45 Features ...............................46 High Oil Temp Alarm Toggle ..................................46 Temperature Compensation Toggle ..............................46 5 - Operation Typical Operation ..........................47 Run Screen ..........................................47 Minimum Boom Height ....................................

  • Page 5: About

    1 - About AutoSlant About this Instruction Book This instruction book is written for the use with certain possible display choices. Depending on the choice of display, the AutoSlant is controlled via: • Universal Terminal (UT) interface on HC 8700, HC 9700 displays. •...
  • Page 6 1 - About...

  • Page 7: Safety Notes

    Read and understand this instruction book before using the equipment. It is equally important that other operators of this equipment read and understand this book. If any portion of this instruction book remains unclear after reading it, contact your HARDI dealer for further explanation before using the equipment.
  • Page 8 2 - Safety Notes...

  • Page 9: Description

    3 - Description General System Info Key Features The AutoSlant includes the following features: Automatic Software Setup • The automatic system setup calibrates the software specifically for the sprayer in an easy manner. This provides the maximum performance for the sprayer. Height Sensors •...

  • Page 10: Types Of Terminals

    • The AutoSlant software runs as a Universal Terminal (UT) into the terminal software. ISOBUS Terminals Without Buttons HARDI HC 8600/8700, HC 9600/9700 or similar ISO terminals with touchscreen interface. The HC 8600 is shown here. • Touchscreen and no buttons (except ON/OFF).

  • Page 11: General System Layout

    3 - Description General System Layout SmartCom Equipped Sprayers Lift Sprayer Trailed Sprayer A. Display Terminal. G. Cable to Boom Sensors. B. Cable to PDU Box. H. 3-way Coupler. C. PDU Box for SmartCom. I. Right Outer Sensor. D. Height Control Module (HCM1). E.

  • Page 12: Jobcom Equipped Sprayers

    3 - Description JobCom Equipped Sprayers Trailed Sprayer Self-propelled Sprayer A. Display Terminal. H. Bus Terminator. B. Cable to JobCom Box. I. Cable to Boom Sensors. C. JobCom Box. J. 3-way Coupler. D. Cable to Height Control Module (HCM1). E. Height Control Module (HCM1). F.

  • Page 13: Display

    3 - Description Display Navigating to the Run Screen To navigate to the AutoSlant run screen: 1. At your terminal, go to the NORAC UC7 universal terminal. NORAC UC7 Liability Notice ÷ NOTE! The method to enter the NORAC UC7 universal By pressing the [F] button you acknowledge that you have read and terminal may differ depending on the controller terminal...

  • Page 14: Icon Description

    3 - Description Icon Description The following table illustrates and describes the icons used in the display. ÷ NOTE! These icons may look different depending on the type of display you have. Icon Name Description Check Confirms selection or completion of a step Next Navigates to the next page Previous...
  • Page 15 3 - Description Icon Name Description Activation The activation code can be entered here Automatic Setup Starts an Automatic setup Retune Starts a Retune Boom Geometry Test Starts a boom geometry (push) test Sensor Setup/Diagnostics Navigates to the Manual sensor setup or Sensor diagnostics screens Valve Setup/Diagnostics Navigates to the Manual valve setup or Hydraulic diagnostics screens Switches...

  • Page 16: Menu Structure

    3 - Description Menu Structure Main Screen S e t t i n g s S e n s i t i v i t y Hybrid M o d e H E I G H T D i a g n o s t i c s S e t t i n g s H e a d l a n d h e i g h t T e r r a i n h e i g h t...

  • Page 17: Settings Menu

    3 - Description Settings Menu Setup and Options Menus S e t t i n g s O p t i o n s R e m o t e s w i t c h e s D i s a b l e m a i n l i f t R e t u r n t o h e i g h t S e t u p O p t i o n s...
  • Page 18 3 - Description USB, Advanced and Activation Menus S e t t i n g s System update S e l e c t a n u p d a t e f i l e a n d t h e n p r e s s [ F ] Activation A d v a n c e d...

  • Page 19: Setup Menu

    3 - Description Setup Menu Automatic Setup, Retune and Boom Geometry Test Windows S e t u p UC7 ReTune B y p r e s s i n g [ F ] y o u a c k n o w l e d g e t h a t y o u h a v e r e a d t h e a u t o m a t i c s e t u p i n s t r u c t i o n s i n t h e o p e r a t o r ’...
  • Page 20 3 - Description Sensor and Hydraulics Windows S e t u p S e n s o r s V a l v e s V a l v e s...

  • Page 21: Diagnostics Menu

    3 - Description Diagnostics Menu Version and Others Buttons D i a g n o s t i c s Versions U C 7 M o d u l e N a m e a n d S e r i a l N o . S t a t u s : R e a d y Others...
  • Page 22 3 - Description Sensors, Hydraulics and Input Map Buttons D i a g n o s t i c s Sensors H e i g h t C o m p e n s a t i o n Hydraulics Input Map...

  • Page 23: Understanding The Autoslant System

    Boom Reaction Time The sprayer hydraulics and boom suspension systems are the governing components to boom reaction time. The maximum hydraulic speed of the boom is determined by HARDI and is not diminished by the addition of the AutoSlant hydraulic system.

  • Page 24: Soil, Crop And Hybrid Mode

    3 - Description Soil, Crop and Hybrid Mode Height sensors use “smart sensor” technology, which take measurements from both the top of the crop canopy and from the soil surface. This allows the user to select between three modes: Mode Height Measure Soil The target height is measured from the soil to the sprayer nozzle.

  • Page 25: System Setup

    4 - System Setup Setup General Info Test tuning of the functionality and software for the sprayer, prior to using the AutoSlant. There are two methods to setup the AutoSlant system. The recommended way is to use the automatic system setup - see “Automatic System Setup” on page 27.
  • Page 26 4 - System Setup 5. Press the FORWARD button. S e t t i n g s Headland height Terrain height Learned crop height 6. Press the wrench button. S e t t i n g s This is the NORAC UC7 setup menu. The following sections will S e t u p describe the features found within this menu.

  • Page 27: Automatic System Setup

    4 - System Setup Automatic System Setup General Info € DANGER! • The main lift and slant functions will move during the automatic install. • People and equipment must be clear of sprayer boom. • Ensure the booms have sufficient range to lift fully and are clear of any power lines. ±...
  • Page 28 P l e a s e W a i t S y s t e m L o a d i n g A. Select “Hardi” as the sprayer make. UC7 Automatic Setup B. Select the specific model from the drop down menu.
  • Page 29 4 - System Setup The system starts a self-check. UC7 Automatic Setup U C 7 S y s t e m C h e c k T h e s y s t e m i s d e f a u l t e d ! Wait for the system self-check to complete.
  • Page 30 4 - System Setup A. Adjust the distance from the nozzle to the ground directly UC7 Automatic Setup beneath to 90 cm with the “Main Lift Up” and “Main Lift Down” buttons. S e n s o r Z e r o P o i n t S e t u p L e v e l t h e c e n t e r f r a m e a n d b o o m s u c h t h a t n o z z l e s a r e 9 0 c m / 3 5 ”...
  • Page 31 4 - System Setup Keep holding the check button. UC7 Automatic Setup S e n s o r D e t e c t T e s t Now detecting sensors. UC7 Automatic Setup The calibration starts detecting the left boom wing first. It will lift S e n s o r D e t e c t T e s t the boom and find how many sensors are on the left side.
  • Page 32 4 - System Setup Now detecting sensors on the right boom wing. UC7 Automatic Setup Keep holding the check button until “Sensor Detect Test” is S e n s o r D e t e c t T e s t finished.
  • Page 33 4 - System Setup When the Sensor Detect Test is completed, briefly release the UC7 Automatic Setup check button. S e n s o r D e t e c t T e s t ÷ NOTE! For AutoSlant sprayers there is no additional R e l e a s e [ F ] b u t t o n hydraulics that need setup, as it uses the sprayer hydraulics.
  • Page 34 4 - System Setup In the following steps, fine tuning height of every height sensor takes place. Therefore, it is necessary to repeat the procedure for every sensor. Here illustrated for tuning of the left (outer) sensor. 1. Level the boom and lower it to normal working height. UC7 Automatic Setup 2.
  • Page 35 9. The geometrically allowed minimum boom height is preset UC7 Automatic Setup for Hardi sprayers, but if necessary, it can be altered by pressing the value box. 10. When edited, press the check button to finish the Automatic...

  • Page 36: Retune

    4 - System Setup Retune When to Retune On occasion, it is necessary to recalibrate the AutoSlant System. You may want to perform a retune when: • Changing a hydraulic solenoid. • Changing or adjusting a hydraulic pump. • Connecting a different tractor to the sprayer. •...
  • Page 37 11. The geometrically allowed minimum boom height is preset UC7 ReTune for Hardi sprayers, but if necessary, it can be altered by pressing the value box. 12. When edited, press the check button to finish the Retune R e T u n e c o m p l e t e d s u c c e s s f u l l y procedure and return to the main work screen.

  • Page 38: Manual Setup

    4 - System Setup Manual Setup General Info The AutoSlant system will not operate in automatic mode until the system has been configured. It is recommended that the automatic system setup is used for set up. μ ATTENTION! The manual system setup involves setting up each sensor, valve output and remote switch input, and is intended for expert users and troubleshooting only.
  • Page 39 4 - System Setup Navigate to the AutoSlant setup screen. Setup Select the Sensors setup. Select the sensor position that you are configuring. Sensors A. Select the appropriate serial number from the drop down Left Outer menu. B. To set the sensor height: 1.
  • Page 40 4 - System Setup 3. Enter the exact measured number and press check button. Repeat this to enter the correct height for each of the sensors.

  • Page 41: Settings Menu

    4 - System Setup Settings Menu General Info Several settings are available to configure your AutoSlant System to operate in different modes. See “Main Screen” on page 16 and “Settings Menu” on page 17 on how to navigate to the Settings menu. Sensitivity The sensitivity can be adjusted from 1 to 10, with 5 being the Settings...

  • Page 42: Headland Height

    4 - System Setup Headland Height This menu set the height the boom will raise to at headlands, when Settings one of the following options is selected in the menu described in “Main Lift Trigger” on page 60: H e a d l a n d h e i g h t •...

  • Page 43: Options Menu

    Depending on the input, this may cause a complete override or a partial override of AutoSlant automatic control. Each of the Remote Switches AutoSlant functions requires a manual override. For HARDI sprayers the Remote Switches need to be enabled. Disable main lift Return to height Disable Main Lift...

  • Page 44: Return To Height

    M a i n l i f t t r i g g e r ÷ NOTE! The HARDI sprayers do not use the remote auto H e a d l a n d m o d e - M a i n trigger feature.

  • Page 45: Minimum Boom Height

    4 - System Setup While in manual mode, if the system voltage (+12 VDC) is momentarily applied to the remote auto line, the system will switch to automatic mode. While in automatic mode, each time the system voltage is momentarily applied to the remote auto line, the system will change between automatic mode and the feature selected.

  • Page 46: Features

    4 - System Setup Features High Oil Temp Alarm Toggle The High Oil Temperature Alarm is normally defaulted to ON. Selecting this option will toggle between enabling and disabling the alarm. When enabled, an error message will appear if the AutoSlant valve block reaches a temperature of 95°C. It will appear once and will not repeat until power has been cycled.

  • Page 47: Operation

    5 - Operation Typical Operation Run Screen Once the system is correctly configured, it is very simple to use. After confirming the legal disclaimer, the run screen will appear. For a universal terminal like e.g. HC 8700/9700, select the UC7 icon from the display’s start up screen. The majority of functional settings and controls can be accessed on the main screen.

  • Page 48: Minimum Boom Height

    Do not do this if the Minimum Boom Height is already set to fit 50 cm your actual Hardi spray boom in the options menu for “Minimum Boom Height” on page 45. When in Crop/Hybrid mode the warning message appears as UC7 WARNING shown.

  • Page 49: Settings

    5 - Operation Settings General Info The AutoSlant settings are displayed on the main run screen. To change these settings: 1. Go to the settings screen by pressing the wrench button. 2. The Settings menus are described in “Settings Menu” on page 41.

  • Page 50: Sprayer Switches

    5 - Operation Sprayer Switches General Info When a sprayer switch is pressed, an arrow will be displayed on the screen showing which function is being activated. For example, if the left up switch is pressed then an arrow will be shown above the left boom pointing up. Slant Switches While in automatic, if either left or right slant switches are pressed, the boom will go into manual mode.

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    • Remove the height sensors from the sprayer and store inside. Record the sensor serial numbers in “Sensor Setup” on page 52 to ensure each height sensor is returned to its original location at the start of the next season. • If necessary, contact your HARDI dealer to have the sensors recalibrated or repaired.

  • Page 52: Cleaning Ultrasonic Height Sensors

    6 - Maintenance Cleaning Ultrasonic Height Sensors Fitted into the bottom of the sensor is a foam disc shield that protects the transducer mesh from excessive dirt. Over time it can become clogged with dust and dirt. ÷ NOTE! Bring extra clean protective foam discs in the tractor cabin while spraying, for easy replacement in the field if a foam disc gets dirty.

  • Page 53: Lubrication Of The Sprayer

    6 - Maintenance Lubrication of the Sprayer As the AutoSlant system continuously adjusts the sprayer boom, extra attention needs to be paid for the boom to be well lubricated. Shown below are the specific sprayer boom parts with respective lubrication points that need extra attention. ÷...
  • Page 54 6 - Maintenance...

  • Page 55: Fault Finding

    7 - Fault Finding Typical Failures General Operation Boom does not appear to be level after system setup • The sensitivity setting may be too low. Check the sensor height readings from the run screen, if it differs from the target height then try turning up the sensitivity.

  • Page 56: Height Control Module

    7 - Fault Finding Height Control Module The LED’s on the Height Control Module (HCM1) lit or flashes to indicate their status. Refer to the following table for diagnostic. LED State Description Solid Green OK - Module is powered up. Flashing Green Low supply voltage.

  • Page 57: Hydraulics

    • Using the AutoSlant system at higher sensitivities may create a greater demand on the sprayer’s hydraulics. Try lowering the sensitivity. • Plumbing single acting systems as double acting may reduce the heating. Contact a Hardi Service Centre for more information.
  • Page 58 7 - Fault Finding...

  • Page 59: Technical Specifications

    8 - Technical Specifications Specifications System Specifications AutoSlant Sensors Ultrasonic Sensor Transmit Frequency 50 kHz Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 80°C PULSE™ displays Supply Voltage (rated) 12VDC Supply Current (rated) Clock Frequency (maximum) 96 MHz Baud Rate 250 kbps Fuses The recommended fuses to be used, are Littelfuse ATOF®...
  • Page 60 8 - Technical Specifications...

  • Page 61: Index

    Index Index Sensors Capabilities and Limitations, 24 About this Instruction Book, 5 Fault finding, 55 Automatic Height, 13 System setup, 27 Setup, 38 Service info, 51 Setup, 41 Boom Specifications, 59 Fault finding, 55 Switches Geometry Test, 46 Main Lift, 50 Minimum Height, 48 Tilt, 50 Reaction Time, 23...
  • Page 62 Index...
  • Page 63 2. Select “HARDI” in the menu on the left. 3. Select “Spare parts catalogue” and find your spare part. 4. Online ordering is also possible. 5. Contact your HARDI dealer for further information on spare parts. User Evaluation Dear Reader, We update our instruction books regularly.
  • Page 64 HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S Herthadalvej 10, DK-4840 Nørre Alslev - DENMARK...

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