Spray Height Controller SUMMERS Installation Manual Improving the competitiveness of Industry and Agriculture through Precision Measurement
Printed in Canada Copyright 2005-08 by NORAC Systems International Inc. Reorder P/N: UC4+BC+SM1-INST Rev D (SUMMERS) 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 1 2 GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................. 2 3 PARTS LISTS ...................................................................................................................................... 3 4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE .................................
1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the NORAC UC4+ Spray Height Controller. 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. When properly used the system can provide protection from sprayer boom damage, improve sprayer efficiency, and ensure chemicals are applied correctly.
2 GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION Figure 1 depicts the general system layout of the UC4+ Spray Height Controller system. Figure 1 – System Components and General Location NOTICE: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this manual. All parts supplied are selected specially to fit the sprayer to facilitate a complete installation. However, NORAC cannot guarantee all parts fit as intended due to the variations of the sprayer by the manufacturer.
3 PARTS LISTS The parts that come with your UC4+ Spray Height Controller are listed in Table 1. The item number 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. Table 1 – SUMMERS Spray Height Controller System Parts Item Part Number Name B05 44706-01 KIT CABLE TIE BLACK 10 PCS 21 IN 150 PCS 7.
Table 2 - 44865-30 - Hydraulics Fittings Kit – SM1 Item Part Number Name F02 103312 MALE ADAPTER - 6MB 6MJ 4 F03 103839 TEE ADAPTER - 6FJXR 6MJT 2 F04 104369 PLUG - 6MBP 2 F05 44928 ORIFICE INSERT .
The parts that come with your UC4+ System are shown below in their general installation configuration. Figure 2 – UC4+ Spray Height Controller Components *If your valve block or cables appear different than shown, see Appendix A for more details.
Figure 3 – Hydraulic Plumbing Schematic 6
4 4.1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE EXISTING SYSTEM CHECK It is necessary to check the existing system’s functionality before installing the UC4+ system. 1. Drive your sprayer onto a flat piece of land, with unobstructed boom movement (e.g. no power lines). 2. Test that all boom functions operate correctly. As you test each function check it off in Table 3.
Table 4 – Boom Test Record (WITHOUT UC4+ System) Working RPM: Trial #1 [Sec] Boom Trial #2 [Sec] Trial #3 [Sec] Avg Time [Sec] Left UP Left DOWN Right UP Right Down Main UP Main DOWN Roll CW Roll CCW Table 5 – Boom Test Record (WITH UC4+ System) Working RPM: Boom Trial #1 [Sec] Trial #2 [Sec] Trial #3 [Sec] Avg Time [Sec] Left UP Left DOWN Right UP Right Down Main UP Main DOWN Roll CW Roll CCW Some sprayers may not have the Roll functions.
4.3 WING SENSOR INSTALLATION 1. Assemble the Breakaway Sensor Mounting Brackets (B11) as show in Figure 4 and Figure 5. b) Grease the bottom edge of the collar and the angled tube of the base. c) Place the collar onto the angled tube of the mounting base. d) Install the spring between the collar and the upper ring of the base. e) Insert tube through assembly and tighten the collar 2. Mount the sensor bracket onto the boom.
5. Sensor cables should run through the mounting bracket tube and then behind the member the bracket is mounted onto. Cable-tie the connector in place. The cable must not be allowed to hang below the boom (Figure 6). General mounting rules for UC4+ ultrasonic wing sensors: a) In its lowest position, the sensor mouth must be 9 inches or more from the ground. b) The bottom of the sensor must be at least 9 inches in front of the spray nozzles.
3 SENSOR SYSTEM 5 SENSOR SYSTEM Figure 9 – Sensor Serial Number Installation Location 11
4.4 MAIN LIFT SENSOR INSTALLATION 1. Assemble and mount the main lift sensor bracket as shown in Figure 10. The General Mounting Rules for UC4+ Ultrasonic Sensors, from the previous section, must be followed. 2. Mount the sensor onto the sensor mounting collar (Figure 10).
4.5 ROLL SENSOR INSTALLATION Mount the roll sensors to the included roll sensor brackets using the machine screws and nylon lock nuts, as illustrated in Figure 11. The roll sensors must be mounted tightly to the brackets. When mounting the roll sensors, use the following guidelines and refer to Figure 12. a) The smaller the distance between A and B in Figure 12, the better the performance will be. b) Ensure the roll sensors are sitting relatively level when the sprayer chassis and boom are level.
4.5.1 Boom Frame Roll Sensor Mounting 1. Use the supplied hardware to mount the boom frame roll sensor (E04) as shown in Figure 13. When mounting the boom frame roll sensor follow these guidelines: a) To prevent bending the bracket, ensure bolts are placed as close together as possible (minimize C in Figure 13). b) Be sure to use the roll sensor without the temperature probe (E04). c) When the boom is centered (not rolled over) the roll sensor should be level with respect to the sprayer chassis.
4.5.2 Chassis Roll Sensor Mounting 1. It is often best to cable tie the chassis roll sensor in place. When mounting the chassis roll sensor follow the guidelines and refer to Figure 14. The chassis roll sensor must be mounted on a portion of the sprayer that does not pivot and is as close to the boom frame roll sensor as possible (Figure 12). a) Make sure you are using the roll sensor with the temperature probe (E03). 2.
4.6 HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION If your valve block connectors appear different than shown, see Appendix A for more details. WARNING! 3. Install the 6MB-6MJ fittings (F02) into the "B" ports and tighten to 18 ft-lbs. 4. Install the 6MBP plugs (F04) into the "A" ports and tighten to 18 ft-lbs. The hydraulic system creates very high pressure. Before disconnecting any hydraulic lines ensure all pressure has been bled from the system. When changing the boom hydraulic hoses leave the booms in TRANSPORT POSITION.
5. Mount the NORAC valve (V01) on the sprayer using the valve mounting bracket (B10). The bolts should thread into the valve block at least 3/8”. The valve mounting holes are drilled and tapped 3/8 NC-1" deep. The rule of thumb for bolt length is 1-1/2" longer than the tube size. The recommended location for the NORAC valve is on the rear of the sprayer just left of the Summers valve block on the horizontal cross brace. Orient the NORAC valve block so “A” and “B” ports face forward.
4.7 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 1. Install the UC4+ Control Panel (E01) in the cab of the sprayer. Mount the panel where it will be clearly visible and within easy reach of the operator. A good spot to mount the UC4+ control panel is on the right hand side of the cab to the Roll Over Protection Bar. Four pilot holes for the screws provided need to be drilled to facilitate the control panel mounting.
Figure 20 – Cable Configurations: C01, C04, C10 and C13 2. Connect the 16-pin AMP plug on the power cable (C10) to the UC4+ Control Panel (E01) in the sprayer cab. The 3pin AMP plugs on C10 are connected inline with the Summers’ control box/joystick power connection in the tractor cab (Figure 20). 3. Connect the sensor extension cable (C13) to E01 with the 4-pin AMP connector. 4. Route C13 and C10 to the tractor hitch 5.
TRACTOR SIDE SPRAYER SIDE Figure 21 – Cable Hitch Connections Figure 22 – Cable Configurations: C1 – C4 7. Connect the sensor trunk cable (C01) to C13 at the hitch. 9. Connect the 6-pin Tower on the UC4 valve cable (C03) to C04 at the rear of the sprayer (Figure 22). 8. Route C04 and C01 from the hitch to the rear of the sprayer to the area where the NORAC hydraulic valves are located.
10. Install the square DIN connectors from C03 onto each NORAC valve as shown in Figure 23. The connectors on C03 are marked RIGHT UP, LEFT UP, RIGHT PORT (“right down”), and LEFT PORT (“left down”). Fasten with the included rubber seals and screws. Ensure that the cables are oriented as shown, with the cable labels RIGHT PORT and LEFT PORT on the SAME side as the “port-side” of the block Figure 23 – Valve Cable Connections 11. Connect the CAN Node cable (C02B) to the 4-pin AMP plug on C11. 12.
4.8 COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION 1. Start up your sprayer and test the sprayer’s functionality. The NORAC Control Panel does not need to be powered up for the original switches to function. Unfold the booms and raise/lower each boom and main section. 7. The procedure for the installation of the UC4+ System is now complete. Begin the AUTOMATIC SYSTEM SETUP procedure as described in the UC4+ Sprayer Boom Control Operator’s Manual (M01A).
5 ELECTRICAL REFERENCE – CABLE DRAWINGS 5.1 ITEM C01: 44662B-40 – SENSOR TRUNK CABLE 5.
5.3 ITEM C02B: 44664 – CABLE UC4 CAN NODE DUAL 5.
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6 APPENDIX A – VALVE BLOCK CONNECTOR CHANGE Starting in January 2009, NORAC is changing the connectors on the boom height control valve block. The new style valve block will have 2-pin Deutsch connectors on the coils. The previous models had Hirschman style connectors as shown in Figure 2. The new style valve blocks and cabling look similar to Figure 25 and Figure 26. Your system may ship with either style valve block, both are functionally equivalent.
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