Norac UC5 CANbus, Quick Manual

Page 1: ...Quick Guide Virtual Terminal Version 5 Software ...

Page 2: ...national 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 ...

Page 3: ... Sensors 4 3 4 Position Sensors 4 3 5 Modules 4 4 Icon Descriptions 5 5 UC5 Operation 7 5 1 Initial Start Up 7 5 2 Main Run Screen 7 5 3 Sprayer Manual Boom Height Switches 8 5 4 Setting Control Options 9 6 Setup 10 6 1 Automatic System Setup 10 6 2 Retune 11 7 UC5 System Maintenance 12 8 UC5 Menu Structure 13 8 1 Setup Sensors 14 8 2 Setup Valves 14 8 3 Setup Switches 14 ...

Page 4: ...nt 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 ...

Page 5: ...sidential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Pursuant to EMC Directive Article 9 this product is not intended for residential use Table 1 System Specifications Supply Voltage rated 12VDC Supply Current rated 10A Hydraulic Pressure maximum...

Page 6: ...le 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 17 Right Inner Height Sensor optional 9 12 VDC Source 18 Right Outer Height Sensor Some UC5 Boom Height Control kits may not include all the components listed above ...

Page 7: ...sors vary from sprayer to sprayer depending on boom geometry and suspension 3 4 Position Sensors Position sensors are used to measure boom suspension position and or cylinder position The function of position sensors may be similar to that of a pair of roll sensors The mounting position of the position sensors vary from sprayer to sprayer depending on boom geometry and suspension 3 5 Modules Norma...

Page 8: ...evious Navigates to the previous page Home This button always returns directly to the run screen Manual Mode Active Indicates the system is in manual mode Manual Mode Inactive Changes to manual mode when the system is in automatic mode Automatic Mode Active Indicates the system is in automatic mode Automatic Mode Inactive Changes to automatic mode when the system is in manual mode Settings Navigat...

Page 9: ...om 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 Navigates to the manual remote switches screen Versions Navigates to the UC5 modules versions screen Geometry Navigates to the boom geometry screen Manual V...

Page 10: ...r MANUAL M button When the UC5 system is in manual mode the height displayed under each boom section is measured from the spray nozzles to the soil Soil Mode or crop canopy Crop Mode or Hybrid Mode If there are five height sensors on the sprayer the height displayed is the average for each boom section When the UC5 system is in automatic mode arrows will appear on the screen above or below the boo...

Page 11: ...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 Whil...

Page 12: ... The height is the target height that the operator would like the boom to be set at when spraying in automatic mode In Hybrid Mode the target height is a combination of measurements to provide a more stable estimate of the distance from the crop canopy to the sprayer nozzles Tips On Off Some sprayers have the ability to fold in the boom tips and spray with only the inner sections of the boom If th...

Page 13: ...aces Ensure the boom roll suspension system is functioning properly and smoothly Friction on wear surfaces can be relieved using lubricants grease etc or adjustment Properly tuned suspension systems will optimize UC5 performance For best results the hydraulic system should be under a normal load and at a normal working temperature Start the solution pump and run the sprayer s engine at a normal wo...

Page 14: ...s on the booms Boom Geometry Tuning may not be available for all sprayer types Exit the cab and manually push either boom tip down 30 to 90 cm for a moment and then let go Do not walk near the sensors when approaching the boom Stay at least 1 meter from the sensor to not induce a measurement error Hydraulic Tuning Press and hold the check button to continue with the hydraulic tuning If the button ...

Page 15: ... 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...

Page 16: ...13 8 UC5 Menu Structure ...

Page 17: ...14 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 ...

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