Spray Height Control System

Hagie STS 2008 14/16 120

Installation Manual
Improving the competitiveness of Industry and Agriculture
through Precision Measurement

Printed in Canada
Copyright 2005 by NORAC Systems International Inc.
Reorder P/N: UC4+BC+HG4-INST Rev H (Hagie STS 2008 14/16 120)
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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 1

GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................. 2

PARTS LISTS ...................................................................................................................................... 3

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................... 7

4.1
WING SENSOR INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 7
4.2
MAIN LIFT SENSOR INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 9
4.3
ROLL SENSOR INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... 10
4.4
HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................... 12
4.4.1 Valve Mounting ...................................................................................................................... 12
4.4.2 Linear Roll Cylinder Assembly .............................................................................................. 13
4.4.3 Hydraulic Plumbing ............................................................................................................... 15
4.5
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 16
4.6
COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 17
4.7
BOOM LOCKOUT POSITIONING ...................................................................................................... 17
4.8
ITEM C05: 44674 CABLE UC4 SENSOR ROLL BIAS .................................................................. 18

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the NORAC UC4+ Spray Height Control System. 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.
Please take the time to read this manual completely before attempting to install the system. A
thorough understanding of this manual will ensure that you receive the maximum benefit from
the system.
YOUR INPUT CAN HELP MAKE US BETTER! If you find issues or have
suggestions regarding the parts list or the installation procedure, please dont
hesitate to contact us.

GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Figure 1 depicts the general system layout of the UC4+ Spray Height Control 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. Please read this manual
in its entirety before attempting
installation.

ATTENTION:
When installing the UC4+ Spray Height
Control system please be aware that at a
point in the installation your sprayer booms
will be inoperative until the installation is
complete. Any installation procedure
requiring boom movement will need
to be done first. Once the hydraulics
have been disconnected you must complete
the electrical installation before the booms
become operative.

PARTS LISTS

The parts that come with your UC4+ Spray Height Control System 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: Hagie STS 2008 14/16 120 Spray Height Control System Parts
Item

Part Number

Name

B06

105728

RAM-233 RAIL MOUNT ADAPTER KIT FOR RAM-202 BASE

B07

44743

MOUNTING BRACKET MAIN LIFT SENSOR UC4 PLUS

B13

44728

MOUNTING BRACKET COMPLETE UC4 BREAKAWAY EXTENDED

C05

44674

CABLE UC3 SENSOR ROLL BIAS

E01

4461BC+HG

UC4 PLUS BOOM CONTROL PANEL HAGIE

E02

44631

UC4 ULTRASOUND SENSOR

E03

45000*

UC4 PLUS ROLL SENSOR W TEMPERATURE PROBE VER. 2

H20

44865-41

HYDRAULICS FITTING KIT - HG4

H30

44751-C3

LINEAR ROLL CYLINDER 12IN

M01

446BC+MAN7

OPERATOR MANUAL UC4+ SPRAY HEIGHT CONTROL

M10

UC4+BC+HG4-INST MANUAL INSTALLATION UC4+ HAGIE STS 2008 14/16 120'

V01

44960D

VALVE BLOCK ASSEMBLY 3 STATION CC/LS PROP DT 4 BOLT

* For systems purchased BEFORE October 1, 2011, the roll sensor part number is 44641.

Quantity

Table 2: 44865-41 - Hydraulics Fittings Kit Details

Item

Part Number

Name

F08

44928

ORIFICE INSERT .047 IN ONE WAY

F09

44935

ORIFICE INSERT .042 IN ONE WAY

Fitting Name
Example:

Quantity

Picture

6 M B - 6 M OR X 90
SIZE IN
1/16TH'S
GENDER: MALE
OR FEMALE

TYPE:
B - ORB
J - JIC
OR - FLAT
FACE
P - PIPE

90 ANGLE
SWIVEL
TYPE
GENDER
SIZE

The use of dielectric grease is not recommended on any NORAC electrical connections.

To ensure all stainless steel hardware does not gall or seize apply a light coating of the
supplied Permatex Anti-seize grease to all threaded parts upon installation. Permatex
Anti-seize lubricant is preferred, but other similar anti-seize products may be used.

The parts that come with your UC4+ Spray Height Control system are shown below in
their general installation configuration.

Figure 2: UC4+ Spray Height Control Components

Figure 3: Hydraulic Plumbing Schematic

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4.1

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
WING SENSOR INSTALLATION

1. Assemble the Breakaway Sensor

Mounting Brackets (B11) as show in
Figure 4 and Figure 5.

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. Each boom should have a sensor
bracket close to the tip and another
sensor bracket half way between the tip
and center of the sprayer (Figure 12).

Figure 4: Breakaway Sensor Bracket

Exploded View

Figure 5: Breakaway Sensor Mounting

Bracket Assembly
To assemble the breakaway sensor bracket:
a) Assemble the bolt and nut into the
collar.
b) Grease the bottom edge of the
collar and the angled tube of the
base.

If possible, mount the sensor

brackets while the booms are in
their folded position to ensure
that they will not interfere with
anything when the boom is folded
for transport.
Mounting the sensor bracket to
the break-away section of the
boom may cause the boom to
drop suddenly as a break-away
occurs. This will occur on breakaway sections which lift as they
break away.
For optimal boom tip protection,
it is recommended that the
sensor be mounted within
approximately two feet (60cm) of
the boom tip.
Please refer to the UC4+ Spray Height
Control system warranty at the end of
the UC4+ Spray Height Control
Operators Manual (M01) for
implications.
3. Mount the NORAC UC4+ ultrasonic
sensor (E02) into the sensor brackets.

The sensors should be oriented forward

(ahead) of the boom (see Figure 6 and
Figure 8).
When installing the UC4+
sensors (E02), start with the
smallest serial number on the left
hand side proceeding to the
largest serial number on the right
hand side (Figure 12). The roll
sensor should be the highest
serial number.
4. 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.
c) The bottom of the sensor must be at
least 9 inches above the spray nozzles.
d) Ensure that there are no obstructions
within a 12-inch diameter circle
projected directly below the center of
the sensor.
e) The sensor should be approximately
vertical at normal operating heights.

Figure 6: An Acceptable Mounting

Avoid mounting sensors in
locations where they may read
from parts of the boom as shown
in Figure 7.

B
Ultrasonic
Acoustic Cone

Figure 8: Sensor Mounting Guidelines

Figure 7: Poor Mounting

(Sensor reading off boom)
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4.2

MAIN LIFT SENSOR INSTALLATION

1. Mount the main lift sensor with the

bracket provided (B07). The sensor
should be installed in front of the boom
and spray nozzles.
Make sure the sensor has
clearance when the main section
is raised and lowered. Also make
sure the sensor has clearance
when the boom is rolled
2. Aim the sensor perpendicular to the
ground. Tighten all the sensor bracket
bolts.
General mounting rules for ultrasonic
main lift sensor:
a) Mount the sensor at the midpoint of the
main lift section.
b) The sensor must have a 12-inch
diameter clear view of the ground
without any obstructions.
c) Ensure that there will be no contact
between the sensor and the booms
when folding and unfolding, or raising
and lowering.
d) The bottom of the sensor must be at
least 9 inches in front of the spray
nozzles.
e) The bottom of the sensor must be at
least 9 inches above the spray nozzles.

Figure 9: An Example of Main Lift

Sensor Mounting on Front Mount
Boom

4.3

ROLL SENSOR INSTALLATION

For this installation, the roll
sensor is only being used for
temperature compensation.

1. Mount the roll sensor to the provided

roll sensor bracket.

Figure 10: Mounting the Roll Sensor

to the Roll Sensor Mounting Bracket
2. Attach the roll sensor and roll sensor
bracket to the boom, near the NORAC
valve block using the provided cable ties.
3. Attach the temperature probe on the
roll sensor to the side of the NORAC
valve block, using the provided 3/8 bolt.

Figure 11: UC4+ Valve Block with

Temperature Probe Installed

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Apply a light coating of the supplied Permatex Anti-seize grease to all threaded
parts upon installation.

Figure 12: Sensor Serial Number Installation Location

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4.4

HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION
WARNING!

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.
4.4.1 Valve Mounting
1. On a clean surface remove all plastic
plugs from the NORAC hydraulic Valve
(V01) (Figure 13).
Figure 14: Orifice Orientation
2. Mount the NORAC valve block to the
sprayers valve mounting bracket, as
shown in Figure 15.

Figure 13: NORAC Valve Block

4. Insert the 0.047 orifice (F08) into the
A port of the 3rd station block with
the notch facing in (Figure 14).
5. Insert the 0.042 orifice (F09) into the
B port of the 3rd station block with
the notch facing in (Figure 14).

Figure 15: NORAC Valve Block

Mounting Location
For the remainder of the
plumbing, refer to Figure 3.

hydraulic

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4.4.2 Linear Roll Cylinder Assembly

1. In the linear roll cylinder crate is the
linear roll cylinder, boom target, spring
target, and sensor bracket.

2. Install the linear roll cylinder onto the

sprayer with the damper end at the top.

Figure 16: Linear Roll Cylinder Assembly

3. Be sure there are spacers on both sides
of the 1 mounting bolts to allow the
spherical bearings to pivot (Figure 17).
All other Revisions

Figure 17: Linear Roll Cylinder Mounting

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4. Align the spring target by rotating the

metal casing around the linear roll
cylinder.
5. Mount the sensor bracket to the
damper end (the end with no hoses). A
straight edge can be used to line up the
spring target with the center of the hole
on the sensor mounting bracket.

6. Mount the boom target to the cylinder

end (the end with hoses).
7. Install the cylinder target (bottom rod)
so that it is 5/8 to the side of the
spring target (Figure 18).
8. Install a sensor (E02) into the sensor
mounting bracket.

Top View

Side View

Figure 18: Linear Roll Cylinder Target Alignment

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4.4.3 Hydraulic Plumbing

WARNING!
From this point in the installation the
booms will be inoperative until the
electronics are fully installed.
1. After the NORAC valves are mounted,
the hydraulic hoses and fittings can be
plumbed. The plumbing for the hydraulic
circuit is shown schematically in Figure
3.
The B lines of the NORAC
valve block must be connected to
the Hagie raise lines.
Ensure there are no other
orifices present between the
NORAC valve block and the
boom cylinders.

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4.5

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.
In the Hagie cab, a good spot to
mount the UC4+ control panel is
on the right hand side of the cab,
next to the spray controller

2. Cable C05 can be teed in between the

sensor on the linear roll cylinder and
the wiring harness.
3. Route the other end of C05 to the main
lift sensor.
4. Cable-tie installed cables every 12
inches.
IMPORTANT:
Provide enough slack in all cables to
account for the movement of the
main section, parallel lift, and
FOLDING boom movement.

Figure 19: Control Panel Mounting

If mounting the panel to a round
pole, use the rail mount adapter
kit (B06) (Figure 20).

Figure 20: Mounting the Control

Panel Using the Adapter Kit (B06)

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4.6

COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION

1. Start up the sprayer and test the

sprayers 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.
Again
confirm
that
the
cabling/hoses are agreeable to
the entire range of motion.
2. Turn on the power for the UC4+
Control Panel using the switch on the
side of its chassis.
3. The procedure for the installation of the
UC4+ Spray Height Control system is
now complete. Begin the AUTOMATIC
SYSTEM SETUP procedure as described
in the UC4+ Spray Height Control
Operators Manual (M01).

4.7

BOOM LOCKOUT POSITIONING

The Hagie boom is equipped with boom

lockouts, located on both sides of the
center boom section. These lockouts must
be correctly positioned for proper
operation and to prevent component
damage.
Truck Transport - When transporting on
a truck the boom lockouts should be fully
engaged to prevent the center section from
rolling over.
Folding If the oil is hot it may be
necessary to place the lockouts in the
locked position to prevent the boom from
rolling. During normal folding this should
not be necessary.
Field Operation When operating the
sprayer in the field the lockouts should
ALWAYS be fully retracted to allow the
boom to roll.
The booms functions should
never be operated when the
lockouts are engaged, other than
for folding and unfolding.

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4.8

ITEM C05: 44674 CABLE UC4 SENSOR ROLL BIAS

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