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UC4
™
Total Control
™
Quick Guide
2007
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
(952) 224-4142
SHIPPING ADDRESS:
SHIPPING ADDRESS:
3702 Kinnear Place
6667 West Old Shakopee Rd., Suite 111
Saskatoon, SK
Bloomington, MN
S7P 0A6
55438
For other service locations please view our website:
www.norac.ca
Improving the Competitiveness of Industry and Agriculture
through Precision Measurement

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  • Page 1 ™ Total Control ™ Quick Guide 2007 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 (952) 224-4142 SHIPPING ADDRESS: SHIPPING ADDRESS: 3702 Kinnear Place 6667 West Old Shakopee Rd., Suite 111...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2006 NORAC Systems International Inc. Reorder P/N: 446BC-MAN5-2 Revision A 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION....................1 OPERATOR SAFETY .................... 2 BASIC UC4 OPERATION ..................3 ............... 3 ORMAL PERATING CREEN ........4 HANGING TO UTOMATIC OR ANUAL ) ........5 DJUSTING THE ARGET EIGHT ETPOINT ..........5 IEWING THE CTUAL EIGHT ) ........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION This booklet is a quick on-site reference for the operator of the UC4 automatic boom height control system. This booklet is intended to be used in conjunction with the:  UC4 Total Control Automatic Boom Height Technical Manual (UC4 Technical Manual) ...

  • Page 5: Operator Safety

    OPERATOR SAFETY DANGER STEP 1: Always ensure that the UC4 system is powered down or in MANUAL mode:  before leaving the operator’s seat  while the machine is not moving  or when transporting the machine STEP 2: Under no circumstances should any service work be performed on the machinery while the UC4 system is in the AUTOMATIC mode.

  • Page 6: Basic Uc4 Operation

    BASIC UC4 OPERATION  Upon power-up a sequence of messages are temporarily displayed on the control panel LCD screen - the system is ready for use once the Normal Operating Screen (Figure 1) is displayed  To access either the SENSOR DISPLAY or SETUP menus ensure...

  • Page 7: Changing To Automatic Or Manual Mode

    Table 1 – Examples of Normal Operating Screens 3.2 C HANGING TO UTOMATIC OR ANUAL  From the Normal Operating Screen toggle the control panel "AUTO" switch to change between MANUAL and AUTO modes  In MANUAL mode, the boom may be controlled as usual with the boom control switches on the sprayer’s multifunction handgrip ...

  • Page 8: Viewing The Actual Boom Height

    To lock the currently viewed sensor heights on the screen indefinitely toggle the " + " switch once  Height menus can be viewed in both AUTO and MANUAL mode.  More information on sensor height menus is available in the UC4 Technical Manual.

  • Page 9: Change The System Sensitivity (Sensi )

    (before sprayer is warmed up).  As the sprayer warms up increase the Sensi setting until the performance reaches an optimum level.  Refer to the UC4 Technical Manual for a discussion of performance issues 3.6 C SOIL CROP HANGING...

  • Page 10: Performing A Retune

    Follow the instructions on the LCD screen. NOTE: If an error occurs during a ReTune, refer to Section 4 and 5. If the solution is not listed, contact NORAC. During the ReTune, progress will be displayed on the LCD screen. Please record these displayed messages before or while the error occurs.

  • Page 11: Common Symptoms And Solutions

    COMMON SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS  This section discusses common symptoms and suggested solutions when the UC4 control system is being installed or operated.  It is recommended that you use Section 7 to identify your problem and use that reference to navigate to the details within this section.

  • Page 12: Lcd Screen Display Changes Erratically

    4.1 .3  UC4 randomly switches between AUTO and MANUAL modes  LCD screen display changes erratically  UC4 system unintentionally goes into MANUAL mode Possible Cause(s) Suggested Solution(s) a) Poor cable connection a-1) Ensure that all cables are correctly...

  • Page 13: Sensor Related Issues

    ±2.5" at Sensi setting of 5. b) Improper System b-1) Repeat the Automatic System Setup Setup (Section 8.2 of the UC4 Technical Manual) b-2) Confirm sensor height readings manually by referring to “Calibrating the Sensor’s Height Reading (Zero Height)” in the UC4 Technical Manual.

  • Page 14: Sensor Appears Not To Work. Displaying

    4.2 .2  Sensor appears not to work: Displaying "NC"  Wrong number of sensors displayed during System Setup  Displaying "Absent" during System Setup – Sensor Detect Possible Cause(s) Suggested Solution(s) a) Serial number (SN) a) Check SNs entered in the control panel and entered in the control verify numbers with each sensor in the panel does not match...
  • Page 15 Check the sensor Zero Height. Calibrate it, setting is incorrect if necessary. NOTE: Refer to Section 8.5.3.1.2 Calibrating the Sensor’s Height Reading in the UC4 Technical Manual. NOTE: This symptom may occur when sensors have been “swapped” from different mounting locations.
  • Page 16 Swap (input) their respective location serial numbers into the control panel (Refer to Section 8.5.3.1.1 “Entering Sensor Serial Numbers” in the UC4 Technical Manual). iii) If the problem still exists in the same location ("LO NR"), and the sensor on the "RO" is reporting correctly, the wiring from the left outer ("LO") branch may have a fault and the sensor itself is...

  • Page 17: Hydraulic Related Issues

    Place orifices in the “A” lines going to pressure to activate Tank (“T”) in order to create sufficient the check valves in back-pressure to activate the pilot-operated NORAC valve check valves in the NORAC valve block. block NOTE: Some Single Acting valve systems only 4.3 .2 ...
  • Page 18 NORAC valve block.  The boom lower line(s) connect(s) to the “A” port(s) on the NORAC valve block.  The Tank and Pressure lines connect to the Tank (“T”) port and Pressure (“P”) port on the NORAC valve block, respectively.

  • Page 19: Boom Will Not Stay Level Or Settle Over A Long

    Cylinder leakage b) The cylinder sealsmay need replacing. c) Faulty check valve(s) c) The check valve(s) may need replacing. in the NORAC valve block d) Foreign object stuck d) If possible, remove the foreign object or in an internal port of the valve block may need repairing.

  • Page 20: Hydraulic Oil Overheats

    Plumbing single b) Contact NORAC for more information acting systems double acting with both A ports orificed may reduce heating c) Depending on your type of system, other adjustments may be made.

  • Page 21: Boom Instability And Main Lift

    (such as other NOTE: This symptom may occur on sprayers that use load-sensing hydraulic systems. automatic control devices) and the UC4 system c) Wear in boom damper c) Check the boom damper shocks. Replace shocks them, if necessary.

  • Page 22: Active And Passive Roll

    NOTE: Some sprayer designs use a mast-style lift rather than parallel links. The sliding surfaces on some of these machines are susceptible to wear which leads to this symptom. The UC4 Passive Roll control cannot take into account error on the lift mechanism.

  • Page 23: Main Section Tends To Lower Into The Crop In

    4.5 .4  Main section tends to lower into the crop in CROP mode Possible Cause(s) Suggested Solution(s) Target rod is installed on Follow 4.5.3 b-1) and b-2). the boom too low (too close to the crop canopy)

  • Page 24: Uc4 Error Messages

    UC4 ERROR MESSAGES 5.1 S YSTEM ETUP RROR ESSAGES  During an Install or ReTune if any of the following messages appear on the LCD screen the system will halt any valve action and wait for operator acknowledgement  Some of these messages appear after the operator is prompted to "Release"...
  • Page 25 Required Action Boom moves in the Wiring hydraulic Follow 4.3.3, 4.3.7 wrong direction. plumbing problem. Extremely under-damped Add mechanical damping to boom. boom and/or consult NORAC.       TooHigh! TooLow! Retry ?  . Explanation Possible Causes...

  • Page 26: Operational Error Messages

    5.2 O PERATIONAL RROR ESSAGES  The following messages are non-critical messages that appear on the LCD screen during operation they usually require some simple adjustment or setting changes Table 3 – Operational System Error Messages   NR MA 35 ...
  • Page 27   Disabled Explanation Possible Causes Required Action Access to System Setup Access to these features was Contact NORAC for instructions to enable feature access. features (Install, disabled by installer to avoid unintentional system changes. ReTune) have been...

  • Page 28: Sensor And Rod Alignment

    SENSOR AND ROD ALIGNMENT Proper sensor and rod alignment is critical in order for UC4 performance. The majority of problems reported by operators in the field are due to improper rod alignment and sensor mounting. 6.1 W ENSORS  When the boom is in its lowest position, the sensor mouth must be nine inches or more above the spray nozzles.

  • Page 29: Passive Roll Systems

    6.2 P ASSIVE YSTEMS The following is a checklist for troubleshooting Passive Roll systems.  Ensure the rod is mounted perpendicular (90) to the sensor. - if the sensor is straight vertical, the rod must be horizontal (Figure 5)  Distance from the sensor to the target should be 20 (...
  • Page 30 Figure 4 – Sensor Alignment Tube (Top) Figure 5 – Sensor Alignment Tube (Side)

  • Page 31: Active Roll Systems

    CTIVE YSTEMS An additional target rod is used on Active Roll systems. The following includes additional details for mounting and adjusting the second rod.  Before installing or adjusting, ensure sprayer is level and the booms are level.  The spring target should cross directly below the sensor centerline (Figure 7).
  • Page 32 Figure 7 – Active Roll Rod and Sensor Details for a John Deere 47XX (Front View) Sensor Alignment Tube NOTE: Both targets are perpendicular to sensor axis NOTE: Spring target cut 2” past alignment tube Figure 8 – Active Roll Rod and Sensor Details for a John Deere 47XX (Side View)

  • Page 33: Quick Reference

    QUICK REFERENCE 7.1 I SSUES DURING SYSTEM SETUP Table 4 – During System Setup (Install or ReTune) Symptom Section Page  During Control Panel Power Up Wrong number of sensors shown 4.2.1 Absent Number of sensors are " " 4.2.1 Scanning >>>>...
  • Page 34 4.1.3 MANUAL mode from AUTO mode Target height main lift boom 4.1.4 unintentionally increases/decreases over time UC4 system does not go into AUTO mode 4.1.5  Sensor Related Issues Sensor appears not to work. Displaying: 4.2.1 "NC" 4.2.3 "NR" 4.2.4 "##"...
  • Page 35 Symptom Section Page Boom(s) raise(s) when it should lower, or vice 4.3.3 versa Boom(s) keep(s) raising or lowering in 4.3.4 MANUAL mode (creeping up or down) Boom will not stay level or settle over a long 4.3.4 period of time Boom(s) creep(s) upwards when in the 4.3.6 transport position...
  • Page 36 Notes:...

  • Page 39: Statement Of Limited Warranty

    NORAC. Auxiliary components not manufactured by NORAC such as tires, axles, pumps, or rebuilt parts are covered by a 6 month warranty only. NORAC will repair free of charge items returned within the warranty period to one of NORAC’s authorized service centers.
  • Page 40 MAIN MENU Navigating past the end of the menu will return the control panel to the Normal Operating Screen Toggle the "AUTO (YES)" switch to edit or view more sensor More ? settings. Displays readings from optional boom sensors (left inner and right inner).

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