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John Deere 4830 and 4730 with
Active Roll and Proportional Main Lift
Installation Manual
Spray Height Controller
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+JD8A-INST Rev M (John Deere 4830 and 4730 with Active Roll and
Proportional Main Lift)
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
2 GENERAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................. 2
3 PARTS LISTS ...................................................................................................................................... 3
4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ......................................................................................................... 10
4.1 EXISTING SYSTEM CHECK ............................................................................................................. 10 4.2 BOOM SPEED TEST...................................................................................................................... 10 4.3 WING SENSOR INSTALLATION....................................................................................................... 12 4.4 MAIN LIFT SENSOR INSTALLATION...................................................................................... 15 4.5 ROLL SENSOR INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... 16 4.6 TARGET INSTALLATION AND ALIGNMENT....................................................................................... 17 4.7 HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................... 20 4.7.1 Roll Cylinder Installation........................................................................................................ 20 4.7.2 Expansion Block Assembly ................................................................................................... 21 4.7.3 Valve Mounting...................................................................................................................... 22 4.7.4 Hydraulic Plumbing ............................................................................................................... 24
4.8 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 27 4.9 COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 31 4.10 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................ 32
5 ELECTRICAL REFERENCE – CABLE DRAWINGS........................................................................ 33
5.1 ITEM C2: 44668 – SENSOR BRANCH CABLE ................................................................................. 33 5.2 ITEM C3: 44656D – CABLE VALVE VARIABLE RATE DT................................................................ 34 5.3 ITEM C10: 44650-39 – GENERIC SELF PROPELLED POWER CABLE............................................... 35 5.4 ITEM C11: 44651-03 – GENERIC VALVE EXTENSION CABLE ......................................................... 36 5.5 ITEM C14: 44658-30 – JD POWER INTERFACE CABLE.................................................................. 37 5.6 ITEM C15: 44602-01 – REMOTE HAND CONTROL BOX VER.1 RMR............................................... 38 5.7 ITEM C16: 44658-54 – INTERFACE CABLE ................................................................................... 39 5.8 ITEM C17: 44658-45D – UC4 MAIN LIFT CABLE DT..................................................................... 40 5.9 ITEM C70: 44658-08D – UC4 ROLL BIAS VALVE CABLE DT ....................................................... 41 5.10 ITEM C71: 44674 – CABLE UC3 SENSOR ROLL BIAS .................................................................. 42
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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.
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 don’t hesitate to contact us via
the information given below:
Phone: 1-800-667-3921 Canada (Toll Free)
1-866-306-6722 United States (Toll Free)
(+33) 06 03 87 80 78 Europe
1-306-664-6711 all other regions
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.norac.ca
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2 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.
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3 PARTS LISTS
The parts that come with your UC4+ Sprayer Boom 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 – John Deere 30 Series Sprayer Boom Control system Parts
Item Part Number Name Quantity
B05 44706-01 KIT CABLE TIE BLACK 10 PCS 21 IN 150 PCS 7.5 IN 1
B07 44695-10 BRACKET SPRAYER FRAME TARGET ROLL BIAS CYLINDER REV C 1
B11 44740 MOUNTING BRACKET ROLL SENSOR UC4 1
B12 44741 MOUNTING BRACKET ROLL SENSOR TARGET UC4 1
B13 44728 MOUNTING BRACKET COMPLETE UC4 BREAKAWAY EXTENDED 2
B14 44743 MOUNTING BRACKET MAIN LIFT SENSOR UC4 PLUS 1
B15 105415 CLAMP EXHAUST 2IN PLATED 4
B16 105416 CLAMP EXHAUST 1-1/4 IN PLATED 4
B20 44700-10 MOUNTING KIT VALVE EXPANSION - 4 X 6IN STUDS 1
C02 44668 CABLE UC3 SENSOR BRANCH 1 AMP RECEPT 3 AMP PLUG BC 1
C03 44656D CABLE VALVE VARIABLE RATE DT 1
C10 44650-39 CABLE POWER GENERIC SELF-PROPELLED 1
C11 44651-03 CABLE EXTENSION VALVE GENERIC 1
C14 44658-30 CABLE INTERFACE UC4 BC C14 POWER JD 1
C15 44602-01 BOX SWITCH UC4 REMOTE HAND CONTROL VER.1 RMR 1
C16 44658-54 CABLE UC4 INTERFACE C16 MP2 RMAN LONG 1
C17 44658-45D CABLE VALVE UC4 BC MAIN DT 1
C70 44658-46D CABLE VALVE UC4 BC C5 ROLL DT WITH PIGTAIL 1
C71 44674 CABLE UC3 SENSOR ROLL BIAS 2
E01 4461BC+ UC4 PLUS BOOM CONTROL PANEL 1
E02 44631 UC4 ULTRASOUND SENSOR 4
E03 44641 UC4 PLUS ROLL SENSOR W TEMPERATURE PROBE 1
H01 44862-13 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-04 36 IN L 4FORX 4FORX90 4
H02 44863-23 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-06 32 IN L 6FORX 6FORX 3
H06 44862-05 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-04 144 IN L 4FORX 4FORX 1
H20 44865-36 HYDRAULICS FITTING KIT - JD8 1
H21 44865-37 HYDRAULICS FITTING KIT - JD9 1
H70 44865-38 HYDRAULICS FITTING KIT - ACTIVE ROLL 1
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Item Part Number Name Quantity
H71 44864-04 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-08 168 IN L 6FORX 12FORX 1
H72 44862-11 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-04 60 IN L 4FORX 4FORX 2
H75 105480 HYD CYLINDER ROLL BIAS 1.75IN BORE X 7.125IN STROKE (6 SAE PORTS) REV C 1
H78 44864-03 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-08 166 IN L 6FORX 6FORX 1
M01 446BC+MAN7 OPERATOR MANUAL UC4+ SPRAY HEIGHT CONTROL 1
M10 UC4+BC+JD8A-INST MANUAL INSTALLATION UC4+ JOHN DEERE 30 SERIES W ACTIVE ROLL AND PROP ML 1
M70 100660 BOLT HEX NC GR5 PLTD 1/4X1 1
M71 100871 NUT LOCK NYLON NC PLTD 1/4 IN 1
V01 44963D VALVE BLOCK ASSEMBLY 2 STATION CC/LS PROP DT 4 BOLT 1
V70 44962D VALVE BLOCK ASSEMBLY EXPANSION DPOC PROP DT 4 BOLT 2
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Table 2 – 44865-36 - Hydraulics Fittings Kit Details
Item Part Number Name Quantity Picture
F02 104691 TEE ADAPTER - 4FORXR 4MORT 5
F03 104586 TEE ADAPTER - 6FORXR 6MORT 3
F04 105226 MALE TO FEMALE ADAPTER - 4MOR 6FORX 1
F05 44917 MALE ADAPTER - 6MB-6MOR MACHINED ORB 4
F06 104693 MALE ADAPTER - 4MOR 4MB 1
F09 44916 MALE ADAPTER - 6MB 4MOR MACHINED ORB 4
6 M B - 6 M OR X 90SIZE IN
1/16TH'S
GENDER: MALE
OR FEMALE
90° ANGLESWIVEL
TYPE
GENDER
SIZE
TYPE:
B - ORB
J - JIC
OR - FLAT
FACE
P - PIPE
Fitting Name
Example:
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.
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Table 3 – 44865-38 - Active Roll Fittings Kit Details
These fittings are only used when installing the active roll option.
Item Part Number Name Quantity Picture
F10 104586 TEE ADAPTER - 6FORXR 6MORT 3
F11 105338 TEE ADAPTER - 12FORXOR 12MORT 1
F12 44916 MALE ADAPTER - 6MB-4MOR MACHINED ORB 4
F14 104694 MALE ADAPTER 4MOR 4FORX90 1
F07A 44928 ORIFICE INSERT .047 IN ONE WAY 1
F07B 44935 ORIFICE INSERT .042 IN ONE WAY 1
*NOTE: Fitting F14 may not be used for this installation
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Table 4 - 44865-37 - Hydraulics Fittings Kit Details
Item Part Number Name Quantity Picture
*F03 104586 TEE ADAPTER - 6FORXR 6MORT 1
*F05 44917 MALE ADAPTER - 6MB 6MOR 1
*F08 44926 ORIFICE INSERT 3/64" 1
*F09 104369 PLUG - 6MBP 1
6 M B - 6 M OR X 90SIZE IN
1/16TH'S
GENDER: MALE
OR FEMALE
90° ANGLESWIVEL
TYPE
GENDER
SIZE
TYPE:
B - ORB
J - JIC
OR - FLAT
FACE
P - PIPE
Fitting Name
Example:
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The parts that come with your UC4+ System are shown below in their general installation
configuration.
Figure 2 – UC4+ Spray Height Control System Components
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Figure 3 – Hydraulic Plumbing Schematic
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4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
4.1 EXISTING SYSTEM CHECK
It is necessary to check the existing system’s
functionality before installing the UC4+
Spray Height Control 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 5.
It is necessary to test the boom
functions in all directions
Table 5 – Hydraulic System Function
Check Sheet
BOOM
FOLD
IN
FOLD
OUT UP DOWN
LEFT
MAIN
RIGHT
ROLL* N/A N/A
* Some sprayers may not have this function.
4.2 BOOM SPEED TEST
IMPORTANT:
Raise/lower all boom sections several
times to warm up the hydraulic system.
Grease all moving parts for consistent
results.
1. Lower each boom and main section as
close to the ground as possible.
2. Set your sprayer at field working RPM
on the throttle and mark this value in
Table 6.
You will need a stopwatch or a
watch that displays “seconds” for
the next step.
3. Raise the LEFT boom from its extreme
LOW position to the very TOP of its
travel. Record the time this takes in
Table 6, “Trial #1” for “Left UP”.
4. Lower the LEFT boom from its extreme
HIGH position to the BOTTOM of its
travel. Record this time in Table 6,
Trial #1 for “Left DOWN”.
Be careful when lowering the
booms so they don’t hit the
ground.
5. Similarly, record two more time trials
(Trial #2 & #3) for the LEFT boom and
record in Table 6.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for the RIGHT,
MAIN and ROLL functions.
Your sprayer may not have a roll
feature.
7. Average the three trials recorded for
each boom movement and record this
calculation in the “Average Time” slot in
Table 6.
8. These “Average Times” now represent
how quickly your system can react to
manual control. In Section 4.9, this
procedure is repeated with the UC4+
Spray Height Control system installed
for comparison and troubleshooting
purposes.
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Table 6 – Boom Test Record (WITHOUT UC4+ Spray Height Control 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
Table 7 – Boom Test Record (WITH UC4+ Spray Height Control 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
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4.3 WING SENSOR INSTALLATION
1. Assemble the Breakaway Sensor
Mounting Brackets (B13) as show in
Figure 4 and Figure 5.
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.
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
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.
2. The sensor mounting brackets can be
installed with the mounting base behind
(Figure 8) or in front of the tube (Figure
6).
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 break-away
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.
Exhaust clamps (B15 and B16) can
be used if mounting the sensor
brackets to a portion of the boom
with round tubing.
Please refer to the UC4+ Spray Height
Control system warranty at the end of
the UC4+ Spray Height Control
system Operator’s Manual (M01) for
implications.
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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 9).
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).
Figure 6 – Another Acceptable Mounting
Avoid mounting sensors in
locations where they may read
from parts of the boom as shown
in Figure 7.
Figure 7 – Poor Mounting
(Sensor Reading off Boom)
General mounting rules for UC4+
ultrasonic 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 8 – Sensor Mounting Guidelines
A B
B
D
C
Ultrasonic
Acoustic Cone
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Figure 9 – Sensor Serial Number Installation Location
3 SENSOR SYSTEM
5 SENSOR SYSTEM
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4.4 MAIN LIFT SENSOR INSTALLATION
1. Assemble the main lift sensor bracket
(B11) as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10 – Main Lift Sensor Bracket
2. The bracket can then be mounted to the
lowest frame member on the center
section of the sprayer. The bracket
should be mounted so the sensor
mounting collar is in approximately the
center of the sprayer and ahead of the
boom (Figure 11 and Figure 12).
The sensor mounting collar must
not be behind the sprayer’s wheel.
The General Mounting Rules for
UC4+ Ultrasonic Sensors, from the
previous section, must be followed.
Figure 11 – Main Lift Sensor Bracket
Mounting Position
3. Mount the sensor onto the sensor
mounting collar (Figure 11).
Figure 12 – Main Lift Sensor Mounted in
the Correct Location
A common mounting location for the main
lift sensor on a John Deere sprayer is shown
in Figure 13. If desired, the tube part of the
bracket can be cut to a shorter length.
Figure 13 - Mounting Location of Main
Lift Sensor
Bracket Tube
Sensor
Mounting Tab
Sensor Mounting
Collar
Bracket Base
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4.5 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 14 – 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 15 – UC4+ Valve Block with
Temperature Probe Installed
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4.6 TARGET INSTALLATION AND ALIGNMENT
The sprayer must be level when
installing the UC4+ Roll Control
System. The sprayer booms
should be level as well, parallel to
the sprayer’s lift frame.
1. To ease the installation of the UC4+ Roll
Control system, unfold the sprayer on a
level area and lower the center section to
three or four feet above the ground. A
ladder or step will also be required to
complete the installation.
Figure 16 - Roll Control Items
Figure 17 - Typical Roll Control Install
2. Remove the rubber bumpers on both
ends of the roll frame (Figure 16).
3. Install the frame target (B07) onto the
parallel lift frame. The mounting bolt
should be close to the vertical member
of the frame facing forwards. See Figure
16 and Figure 17.
4. The frame target should be 41” (104cm)
from the bottom of the sensor as shown
in Figure 18.
The frame target (B07) should be
mounted to a frame member that
does NOT rotate with the boom.
Frame Target (B07)
Spring Target (B12)
Sensor Bracket (B11)
Remove the Rubber
Bumper
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5. Install the spring target (B12) onto the
boom center section 16” (41cm) down
from the bottom of the sensor as shown
in Figure 18.
The spring target (B12) must be
mounted to a frame member that
does move with the boom.
Figure 18 – Target Location
6. Assemble the roll sensor mounting
bracket as shown in Figure 19.
7. Install the roll sensor bracket on the T-
shaped black intermediate frame, as
shown in (Figure 18). The required
mounting hardware is included with the
bracket.
The bracket rod is designed to
slide in the bracket collar to allow
for sensor alignment required in
Step 8.
The sensor should be mounted
between the parallel lift arms and
the wheel in a position that will not
interfere with folding.
The sensor should not be behind
the wheel.
Figure 19 – Roll Sensor Mounting
Bracket
8. Adjust the targets and sensor bracket
using a 4-foot level or a plumb line. The
goal of this step is to have the sensor
bracket and both targets in the proper
locations. The proper location of the
targets are as follows:
i) Spring target on the centerline of the
sensor.
ii) Frame target ½" to the left
(passenger) side of the centerline.
Ensure the sprayer is level AND
the booms are level when installing
the roll targets.
9. Hang a plumb line down the center of
the sensor mounting hole of the sensor
bracket. Check each target and compare
them to the proper location. See Figure
18.
i) Ensure that both the roll and spring
targets are perpendicular to the
sensor.
ii) If both targets are to one side of the
plumb line, adjust the location of the
spring target bracket using the
adjustable ball and socket mount.
iii) The frame target can be adjusted by
sliding the bracket along the parallel
lift frame. This target should be
located ½" off the centerline.
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Figure 20 – Target Rod Alignment (Side View)
10. When the target positions are correct
ensure all mounting bolts are tight, then
double-check the target locations to
ensure that they haven’t drifted out of
position.
Some adjustment of the Sensor
Roll Bracket may be necessary to
achieve proper alignment.
11. Once alignment is correct, trim the top
rod so it is 1 inch past the edge of the
sensor, as shown above in Figure 20.
Spring Rod trimmed 1” past
edge of sensor (once
alignment is complete)
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4.7 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.
IMPORTANT:
Component failure due to oil
contamination is not covered under the
UC4+ Spray Height Control system
warranty. It is recommended that a
qualified technician does the hydraulic
installation.
4.7.1 Roll Cylinder Installation
1. Remove the link arm (black square tube)
connected between the parallel lift frame
and roll frame. See Figure 21 for the
link arm location.
Figure 21 – John Deere Link Arm
Location
2. Install the roll cylinder (H75) in place of
the link arm (Figure 22).
3. Install the 6MB-6MOR (F12) fittings
into the cylinder.
4. Install the 4MOR-4FORX90 (F14)
fitting onto the cylinder fitting at the cap
end of the cylinder.
Figure 22 – Installed Roll Cylinder
In several cases, the lower cylinder
mount on the roll control
hydraulic cylinder has failed. In
the documented cases, the bracket
has failed at the weld shown in
Figure 23. It is recommended that
all sprayers with roll control add
weld to the existing bracket to
prevent failure.
Some sprayers from 2005 and
newer already have gussets added
at the factory.
Figure 23 – Roll Cylinder Mount Weld
Locations
5. Install the 6MB-4MOR fittings (F12)
into the cylinder.
Link Arm
Roll Cylinder
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4.7.2 Expansion Block Assembly
1. Remove the four 4MBP plugs from the 3
station valve block (Figure 24).
2. Coat the four o-rings in hydraulic oil and
install them into the expansion block.
Ensure the o-rings are seated properly.
3. Thread the 6” studs into the 2 station
valve block.
4. Attach the expansion blocks to the 2
station block using the included spring
washers and nuts. Tighten the nuts to 31
ft-lbs.
Figure 24 - NORAC Expansion Block Assembly
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4.7.3 Valve Mounting
Orifices are not installed in the
NORAC two station valve block
for this sprayer because the John
Deere orifices in the wing cylinders
are used.
1. On a clean surface remove all plastic
plugs from the NORAC hydraulic Valve
(V01) (Figure 25).
2. Install the 6MB-6MOR fittings (F05) on
the "P" and "T" ports and tighten to 18
ft-lbs.
3. Install the 4MOR-4MB fitting (F06) into
the "S" port and tighten to 11 ft-lbs.
Figure 25 – NORAC Valve Block
4. Install the 6MB-4MOR fittings (F09)
into the "A" and "B" ports and tighten to
18 ft-lbs.
5. Install the orifice (*F08) and the 6MB
6MOR fitting (*F05) into the “B” port
of the first expansion block.
6. Install the 6MBP plug (*F09) into the
“A” port of the first expansion block.
7. Install the .047 orifice (F07A) into the
“B” port of the second expansion block
with the notch facing in. Install the
6MB-4MOR (F12) fitting into the “B”
port. Tighten to 18 ft-lbs (24 Nm).
8. Install the .042 orifice (F07B) into the
“A” port of the second expansion block
with the notch facing in. Install the
6MB-4MOR (F12) fitting into the “A”
port. Tighten to 18 ft-lbs (24 Nm).
10. Mount the NORAC valve (V01 and
V70) on the sprayer using the valve
mounting bracket.
11. Thread a nut onto the short threads of
each of the threaded studs.
12. Screw the short side of the threaded rods
into the bottom of the valve block and
tighten the hex nuts tight to the valve
block.
13. Place the valve block onto a frame
member, with the studs extending to the
other side of the member.
14. Slide the flat bar from the bracket over
the studs and install a spring washer and
nut onto each of the studs to hold the
bracket in place.
15. Tighten the two nuts so the valve block
is held on tight and cannot move.
16. Cut excess off of the rods, if necessary.
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If you wish to use bolts, 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
valve is on the angled cross tube of
the parallel linkage on the sprayer.
Orient the valve block so the "A"
and "B" ports face towards the
boom (Figure 27).
You must ensure no hydraulic
components will interfere with any
sprayer parts or be pulled tight at
any time.
Figure 26 – Valve Mounting Location
Figure 27 – Valve Mounting Example
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4.7.4 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.
2. Tee hose H71 into the sprayer’s main
hydraulic supply located on the left hand
side, under the rear corner of the cab
outside the frame. Be sure to connect
the tee fitting into the “EF” port of the
priority valve. Use the 12FORXR-
12MORT Tee fitting (F11) (Figure 28).
Figure 28 – Secondary Pressure Line
Connection
3. Route hose H71 to the NORAC valve
block, following existing hoses.
4. Attach the 6FORXR-6MORT tee fittings
(F10) to the P and T ports on the
NORAC Valve block.
5. Attach hose (H71) to the 6FORXR-
6MORT tee fitting (F10) in the P port on
the NORAC valve block.
6. Tee hose H78 into the inlet on the
sprayer’s hydraulic in-line filter using a
6FORXR-6MORT tee fitting (F10)
(Figure 29).
Figure 29 - Secondary Tank Line (H78)
(teed into the tank return near the in-line
filter)
The load-sense return line (also teed
into the in-line filter) has an orifice
between the fittings. Ensure the
orifice is located in a manner that it
will not restrict the flow of the new
tank line (H78). In Figure 30,
illustration A shows the original
plumbing of the load sense return and
orifice. B and C show two options for
installation of the tee fitting.
Tee Fitting
(F10)
Hose H78
In-line Filter
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A B C
Figure 30 – Secondary Tank Line Install
(Load Sense = LS, NORAC Secondary Tank Line = TL)
7. Route the other end of hose H78 to the
NORAC valve block, following existing
hoses. Connect it to the 6FORXR-
6MORT tee fitting (F10) in the T port of
the NORAC valve block.
8. Connect the NORAC supplied hoses
(H02) to the Pressure (P) and Tank (T)
ports on the NORAC valve block.
9. Tee the hoses, H02 (P and T lines), into
the ports on the sprayer valve block with
6FORXR-6MORT fittings (F03) and
6MB-6MOR fittings (F05). The elbow
fittings currently in place must be
replaced by the 6MB-6MOR fitting
(F05).
10. The existing hoses that run to the boom
tilt cylinders should be disconnected
from the sprayer valve block. Place the
4FORXR 4MORT fittings (F02) in line
with the JD valve block and the existing
boom tilt cylinders.
11. Attach the 90 degree fitting from hose
H01 to the 4FORXR 4MORT fittings
(F02).
12. Attach the other end of the hoses H01 to
the NORAC valve block “A” and “B”
ports.
13. The “raise” lines must be connected to
the "B" ports of the NORAC valve
block.
14. The "A" ports of the NORAC block
must be connected to the “lower” lines
of the cylinders.
15. Connect one end of the hydraulic hoses
(H72) to the second NORAC expansion
valve block’s “A” and “B” ports.
16. Route the other end of the hoses to the
roll cylinder previously installed.
17. Attach the hose connected to the “B”
port of the second expansion block to the
rod end of the cylinder.
18. Connect the hose connected to the “A”
port of the second expansion block to the
cap end of the cylinder.
19. Connect the NORAC supplied hose H06
to the Load Sense (S) port on the
NORAC valve block.
20. Route the Load Sense Line (H06) to the
shuttle valve manifold located
underneath the sprayer (Figure 33).
21. Tee the Load Sense line (H06) directly
in to the S port of the shuttle valve
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manifold using fittings F03 and F04 as
shown in Figure 3. The shuttle valve is
located on the bottom of the sprayer as
shown in Figure 33.
22. Attach hose H02 to port B on the first
expansion block. Route the free end of
the hose (H02) to the John Deere main
lift tee, which is located on the right
hand end of the John Deere valve block
(Figure 31).
Figure 31 - Main Lift Tee Location
23. Disconnect the John Deere main lift tee
and insert the supplied 6FORXR
6MORT tee fitting (*F03). Attach the
hose (H02) to the 6FORXR 6MORT tee
fitting (*F03). (Figure 32)
You must ensure no hydraulic
components will interfere with any
sprayer parts or be pulled tight at any
time.
Figure 32 - Main Lift Tee Fitting Installed
Figure 33 – JD Shuttle Valve Location
Main Lift Tee
*F03 H02
H06
F03
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ROP 4.8 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.
If desired, a mounting bracket (part
#A53255) can be purchased from your
local John Deere dealer to allow the
UC4+ control panel to be mounted to the
existing John Deere terminal mount.
Another option is to purchase an adapter
for the flexible panel mount that has a
3/8" NC threaded stud on the end to bolt
through the existing JD mount. You can
find these at your local outdoor store as a
RAM mount part number RAM-B-236.
(See http://www.ram-mount.com/)
Figure 34 – Control Panel Mounting
Figure 35 – JD Control Panel Mounting
ROP
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Figure 36 – Cable Configurations: C10, C11, C14 and C15
2. Connect R10 and P4 on the UC4+
power cable (C10) to the mating
connectors on the UC4+ Control Panel
(E01) (Figure 36).
Ensure the UC4+ Control Panel’s
power is OFF for the remaining
installation. (Bottom of switch
pressed IN).
3. Plug the 3-pin connector on C14 into the
cab’s power bar.
4. Find a suitable location to mount the
hand control (C15) in the cab where it is
easily accessible.
The cable on C15 must be able to
reach to the mating cable (P16B)
on the UC4+ power cable.
5. Attach connector R16B on the hand
control cable (C15) to connector P16B
on the UC4+ power cable (C15).
6. Route the free ends of C10 along the
side of the cab post and under the floor
mat.
Figure 37 – Hole under Floor Mat
7. Route the free end (R16) of C10 out the
hole under the floor mat (Figure 37).
The hole in the floor may be
covered by a plate, or a grommet
may be installed in the hole. They
can be reinstalled after the wiring
is complete. NORAC supplies a
grommet for the hole if one does
not exist.
The hold in the floor may be too
small for the connector. In this
situation the cable can be routed
out the back of the cab through an
opening close to the bottom of the
rear, right window (Figure 38).
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Figure 38 - Alternate Cab Exit for
Cabling
8. Attach the valve extension cable (C11)
to C10 (Figure 36).
9. Route the valve extension cable (C11) to
the rear of the sprayer near the sprayer
valve block. Run the cable along the
sprayer frame with the JD harness.
10. Connect the variable rate valve cable
(C03) to the valve extension cable (C11)
(Figure 39).
11. Install the 2-pin connectors from C03
onto each NORAC valve as shown in
Figure 40. The connectors are marked
RIGHT UP, LEFT UP, RIGHT
DOWN and LEFT DOWN. Cables
labeled with UP go on the same side as
the hydraulic hoses.
Figure 39 – Cable Configurations: C70, C17, C11, C16 and C03
12. Connect the six pin shroud (T6B) on
cable C17 to the mating tower on the
valve extension cable (C11).
13. Connect the three pin tower (T3) on
cable C17 to the mating tower on the
valve extension cable (C11).
One connector on C17 will remain
disconnected. It is used when
installing other UC4+ options.
14. Install the two 2-pin connectors on the
end of cable C17 to the first expansion
block.
The connector marked “Main Up”
goes on the same side of the block as
the hoses.
15. Connect the roll control cable (C70) to
S3 on cable C17.
16. Install the 2-pin connectors from C70
onto the second expansion block with
Cab Exit
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the connector labeled BIAS UP on the
same side of the block as the hoses.
The two free wires on C70 should
be trimmed and sealed with
heatshrink or silicone so they do
not short together or get tangled in
other components.
Figure 40 – Valve Cable Connections
17. Connect S3 on cable C16 to the valve
extension cable C11.
18. Route the free end of C16 under the
sprayer to the shuttle valve manifold.
Unplug the load sense jam valve
connector (Figure 41) and plug in the
tower connector from C16. Connect the
load sense jam valve connector to the
free connector on C16.
19. Connect the Sensor Roll Bias cable
(C71) to the valve extension cable
(C11).
20. Route cable C71 to the roll sensor.
21. Connect the sensor branch cable (C02)
to the free connector on cable C71
(Figure 42).
Figure 41 – Load Sense Jam Valve
Connector
22. Route the sensor branch cable (C02) to
the wing and main sensors. Follow
existing cables and/or hydraulic lines
along the boom.
Route the main lift cable through
the main lift mounting bracket
tube to provide additional cable
protection
23. Cable-tie the 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 42 – Cable Configurations: C11, C71 and C02
Connector
Location
Connector
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4.9 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.
Confirm that the cabling/hoses are
agreeable to the entire range of
motion.
2. If any functions do not work, review the
hydraulic and electrical portions of this
manual to check for proper installation.
If you still have trouble, contact
NORAC for assistance.
3. Turn on the power for the UC4+ Control
Panel using the switch on the side of its
chassis.
4. Repeat the Boom Speed Test as
described in Section 4.2 Boom Speed
Test with the NORAC UC4+ Spray
Height Control system installed. Record
the results for comparison in Table 7.
5. 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 system Operator’s Manual (M01).
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4.10 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
For good performance in corners, when
driving over terraces or through ditches at an
angle, or in hard steer situations it is
important to do the following:
a) The Teflon sliding pads on the boom
must not grab in dynamic situations
(corners, terraces etc). See the photos
below for the location of the sliding
pads.
b) Apply grease to the complete surface of
all sliding pads. Manually rotate the
boom (by pushing on the ends) to access
the entire surface of the pads when
greasing.
c) Ensure the sprayer operator continues
this maintenance for proper operation.
It is recommended that the pads be
re-coated with grease every 20
hours of operation.
Figure 43 – Sliding Pad Locations
Figure 44 – Upper Front Sliding Pad
Figure 45 – Lower Front and Rear
Sliding Pads
5 ELECTRICAL REFERENCE – CABLE DRAWINGS
5.1 ITEM C2: 44668 – SENSOR BRANCH CABLE
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5.2 ITEM C3: 44656D – CABLE VALVE VARIABLE RATE DT
35
5.3 ITEM C10: 44650-39 – GENERIC SELF PROPELLED POWER CABLE
36
5.4 ITEM C11: 44651-03 – GENERIC VALVE EXTENSION CABLE
37
5.5 ITEM C14: 44658-30 – JD POWER INTERFACE CABLE
38
5.6 ITEM C15: 44602-01 – REMOTE HAND CONTROL BOX VER.1 RMR
39
5.7 ITEM C16: 44658-54 – INTERFACE CABLE
40
5.8 ITEM C17: 44658-45D – UC4 MAIN LIFT CABLE DT
41
5.9 ITEM C70: 44658-08D – UC4 ROLL BIAS VALVE CABLE DT
42
5.10 ITEM C71: 44674 – CABLE UC3 SENSOR ROLL BIAS
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