UC4 Precision Control with ...Ultrasonic Technology!

Give your equipment the ability to automatically react tochanges in field terrain with the flip of a switch!

Spray Height Controller

Center Boom Control

Now Standard!

The UC4 Spray Height Controller system uses ultrasonic sensors mounted on the left, right and centerboom, to automatically maintain a preset height of the entire boom above the ground or crop.

“Spring to Fall” Spraying with the flip of a switch!

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ground/crop results in the optimumspray pattern to disperse chemicalsevenly and reduce drift.

Take The Stress Out of SprayingAfter many hours of moving your headfrom side to side checking boomheight, you can feel completely wornout. The UC4™ System frees theoperator of the most demanding part ofthe job. This level of comfort andcontrol makes the operator’s job moreefficient and less stressful.

Spray Day or NightThe UC4™ ultrasonic sensors havebeen compared to “eyes” as theymonitor changes in the field terrain.These ‘sonar’ devices do not depend onlight conditions to measure boomheight. Extend working hours well intothe night, and take advantage of lowwind conditions to spray in any lightcondition.

Avoid Boom Damage & Down TimeThe UC4™ control system takes overresponsibility for monitoring fieldcontours and making the constantboom adjustments. This allows you tokeep your eyes on the job and focusedon proper coverage and safety.

Fast and ReliableFor farm operators and customapplicators, speed can have a majorimpact on the bottom line. Manualoperation of a sprayer in uneven fieldterrain may require reduced operatingspeeds for continual boom adjustments.The UC4™ ultrasonic sensorsconstantly (40 times per second)measure the distance to the ground.

This information allows the UC4™

system to make responsive heightadjustments to allow your booms toautomatically follow the contours ofthe land.

The system is so dependable that it canallow an average speed of over 18mphin all kinds of uneven terrain.

More Efficient Use of ChemicalsThe UC4™ System maintains thebooms at an entered preset height.Regulating spray nozzles at therecommended height above

Sensor “Smarts” The UC4™ system can be set to read theboom height from the soil surface orfrom the top of the crop. The ultrasonicsignal is “smart” enough to distinguishthe ground from standing crop or fieldresidue.

Accurate Smooth SprayingThe NORAC UC4™ Height ControllerSystem uses the stepless output ofproportional valves to provide a muchgreater and uniform level of boomcontrol (minimizing boom rockingmotion).

Proportional valves enable the UC4™

system to operate each boomindependently. Height corrections aresmooth, even, and automatic. . . and sois your spraying.

“I would say I am sprayingabout 30% faster... simply

because I’m confident it’s notwaving about or hitting theground. In fact, because the

boom is so stable, it’s tempting to drive too fast,”

Steve Heard Billsdon, Leicester UK

“After I installed my NORACsystem, my application costper acre went down 25%,”

Gary Riekhof Higginsville, MO U.S.A.

“Some of the benefits of our boom height controller have been that it takes a lot of stress out ofthe operation of the sprayer, you get more acres done in a day. It’s a really good feature, it’s one ofthe best ones on the sprayer,” Jim Lawrence Colonsay, SK Canada

Rugged, Reliable Non-Contact Ultrasonic Sensors• Rugged aluminum sensor design for trouble free use.• Internal electronics are epoxy sealed making them virtually

impervious to moisture damage.• Distinguish changes in height to the nearest half inch.• Monitor the top of the crop or the ground surface.• The sensor is able to distinguish the ground surface from standing crop

or field residue.• For total boom control, a sensor is mounted on each boom section. • Breakaway brackets have been designed to provide superior protection to

the sensors; the mounting will bend back approximately 90 degrees.• High performance sensors provide 40 readings per second to give instant

response.

Custom Hydraulics and Cabling• A separate proportional valve is used for each boom to ensure smooth

independent hydraulic control.• Each kit includes custom designed hoses, fittings and cable harnesses to fit

most models of sprayers.

(Although NORAC attempts to supply complete installation kits some modifications may berequired due to sprayer manufacturing variations outside of NORAC’s control.)

UUCC44™ Kits Include:Sprayer Height Controller Systems are supplied in packages with customdesigned cables and hydraulic kits for each model of sprayer.

• Control Panel with mounting bracket.• Left and Right Wing Ultrasonic Sensors with Breakaway Mounting brackets• Center Boom Height Sensor With Bracket.• All required interconnecting cables, hydraulic plumbing & hardware .• Valve Package (load sensing or closed center models available) and Integral pres-

sure line filter.• Customized Installation Manual For Each Model of Sprayer and an Operator’s

Manual.

Ultrasonic Sensor and the newly designed Break Away Bracket.

Control Panel

Proportional Valve Block

Even on our Customer’s most severe terrain they’re still saying...

“...weed control is nearly 100% where crossing terraces.”Lee Scheufler Sterling, KS U.S.A

For System OptionsSee Over (back page)

Intelligent, Durable, Easy-to-Use...• Set-up is quick and easy with NORAC’s user friendly programming. • Automatically maintains a preset height above the ground or crop.• Displays the height (inches) that the nozzle tips are from the ground. • Indicates whether the system is in Automatic “A” or Manual “M” modes.• Communicates hydraulic valve activity (up [ ] or down [ ]).• Can be manually overridden at any time with boom up/down switches.• Adjust your spray nozzle height on the go, with the flip of a switch.

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HEADER HEIGHT CONTROLLERReduce the wear & tear on you and yourequipment.• Automatically controls header height and lateral tilt.• Excellent for use during night combining.• Easy to install and simple to use.

TILLAGE DEPTH CONTROLLERTakes the ups and downs out of your air seeding.• Ensure proper seed placement by automatically adjusting tillage depth for changes in soil firmness andfield terrain.

• Displayed ultrasonic readings allow the operator to ensure all tillage sections are set to the same depth.

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UC4 System Options:ROLLCONTROLTM KIT(Currently available for packages UC4-BC-JD4, UC4-BC-JD5 and UC4-BC-JD7)

The addition of RollControlTM to your UC4 enables the sprayer to go over severe ter-rain by rolling the center section as well as controlling the wing lift. This allows you tomaintain spray height, even in the most severe conditions. Rotating and controlling thecenter section also increases the wing lift speed.

Package Includes:• Valve assembly• Roll control cylinder• All required cables, hoses and hardware.

WING SENSOR PACKAGE, SEVERE TERRAIN OPTIONBy installing this option an operator adds a second sensor to each wing. This sensoris normally mounted half way down length of the boom and provides average heightfor each boom as well as a minimum height override. This option is helpful in any oneor a combination of the following situations: • Boom lengths longer than 90 ft.• Land with sharp knolls such as terraces.• Spraying in fall crop where there are thin or lodged areas.

Package Includes:• Two ultrasonic sensors• Two breakaway brackets• All the required cables and hardware.

UPGRADE PACKAGESUpgrade packages are available for customers with UC3 Systems. Contact your localdealer or call NORAC direct for details.