Work Order Number: xxxx.

xxxx
Date: 08/13/2014
Agricultural Manufacturing Company
Keywords
XXX16c, 2015, Controls, Ag Leader, Firmware Update 5.5, Functionality Test,
Direct Command, NORAC, UC5 Update Package 1.1.5.6, Compatibility test
Purpose: To Verify the functionality of the Ag Leader 5.5 firmware and the NORAC
UC5 Update Package 1.1.5.6. To also verify that the two updates are compatible
with each other.
Test Dates: 8/8-8/12/2014
Test Durations:
Test time: 6
Total time: 24
Part Description: Auto Steer, Ag Leader Display interfaced with the Direct
Command, NORAC UC5 Height control system, NORAC Stand Alone Display
Test Description: This Test was to verify the functionality of the NORAC and Ag
Leader Updates. And, to verify that the updates are compatible with each other. To
complete this test, an up to date machine with auto steer capabilities, an Ag Leader
display capable of interfacing with Direct Command and NORAC, an up to date
NORAC Height Control System, about 300 gallons of water in the solution tank, and
spray nozzles on the middle 5 sections.
Note: All NORAC screens in the AgLeader will have the same screens and
locations in the Pulse
The Tests proceeded as follows.
NORAC UC5 Update package 1.1.5.6 Test through the Stand Alone Pulse
display;
Pre Update System Test:
1. Check the system for visible damage
a. Check to ensure that the foam pads are present in the bottom of the
height sensors and are clean.
i. If the foam pads are not present or dirty/worn, replace with a
new NORAC foam pad. (Pictures of good foam pads are in
Appendix A)
b. Remove Foam pads and check the transducer and o-ring for damage.
i. A transducer should have a gold color behind the silver grate
with no bumps, wrinkles, or tears. (Pictures of good transducers
and o-rings are in Appendix A)
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c. Check all NORAC Cables for visible damage

2. Install the Stand Alone NORAC Pulse display. Refer to the NORAC Installation
Manual for procedure. (Location of this procedure is given in Appendix A)
3. Check Functionality of the system. (If it does not run properly before the
update, it will not run properly after the update!)
a. Turn on the sprayer, unfold the booms over dry gravel or dry black dirt,
and level the booms. (If the ground has puddles or is muddy, the
system will not work properly!)
b. Turn on the NORAC System through the Pulse Display
c. Accept the Liability notice
d. Watch for any error messages on the Home Screen. (Pictures of the
Home Screen are provided in Appendix A)
i. If an error message does appear, refer to the NORAC Service
Manual for diagnostic process. (Location of this manual is given
in Appendix A)
e. Navigate to the main settings page.
i. Click the Wrench, then the Right Arrow until you get to a
screen with multiple pictorial options. (Picture of this screen is
provided in Appendix A)
f. Enter the Diagnostics Page by clicking on the Magnifying Glass
g. Enter the Sensor Page by clicking on the image that looks like a sensor.
(A box with three lines under it)
h. From here check the condition on the sensors by moving the center
boom section from the its lowest height till the sensors read 80
i. If the sensors give a continuous reading up to 80 the system
passes and is ready for testing.
Update the NORAC system through the Ag Leader Display Via a USB
1. With the machine, NORAC, and Ag Leader power off, Disconnect the Pulse
Display at the NORAC Control Module and Plug in the Ag Leader display. (See
Installation Manual for process)
2. Power on the machine and the Ag Leader Display. Accept the liability notices
to access the home screen.
3. From the Home Screen
a. Select the Wrench
b. Select the Display in the lower right hand corner
c. Select Advanced
d. Select View Firmware Version
e. Select Update Via USB
f. Select the NORAC update package
4. Wait for the update to finish.
NORAC Automatic Setup through the Pulse. This will require a tape measure.
1. With the machine, NORAC, and Ag Leader power off , Reconnect the Pulse
display at the Control Module
2. Power on the Machine and the NORAC System
3. Increase the engine RPMs to full
4. The NORAC will request that you run an automatic setup. Accept and follow
the on screen instructions to complete the setup
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a. Note: Take your time and be patient. If you are over punchy and hit
the proceed button too quickly, a step might get skipped and the setup
will need to be restarted.
5. After the setup, put the system into Automatic by selecting the A on the
Home Screen
a. The system should level out at a selected height
NORAC Firmware Test
1. Function Test through the Joystick
a. Inner Fold In & Out: Main Fold goes in and out
b. Outer Fold In & Out: Outer Fold goes in and out
c. Left Tilt Up: Time for full travel at max RPM averaged over three times
d. Left Tilt Down: Time for full travel at max RPM averaged over three
times
e. Right Tilt Up: Time for full travel at max RPM averaged over three times
f. Right Tilt Down: Time for full travel at max RPM averaged over three
times
g. Main Lift Up: Time for full travel at max RPM averaged over three times
h. Main Lift Down: Time for full travel at max RPM averaged over three
times
2. Automatic Setup
a. Already completed above
3. Boom Height (soil mode): Test that the boom goes to the correct height with
machine both stationary and moving
a. 35 inches: Boom holds tips at 35 inches above the ground
i. The set height is changed on the page that comes on when the
Wrench is selected from the NORAC Home Screen
b. 50 inches: Boom holds tips at 50 inches above the ground
c. 65 inches: Boom holds tips at 65 inches above the ground
4. Headland Assist: Confirm that headland assist will trigger NORAC Mode
a. This is done by tapping the headland assist button once
i. If the NORAC is in Manual, this should put the system into
automatic
ii. If the NORAC is in Automatic, this should activate NORACs
headland assist
iii. If the NORAC is in headland assist, this should return the NORAC
to Automatic mode
5. Boom Height Kickout:
a. Confirm that Automatic mode will not enable if boom is too high (above
80)
b. Display interface on: VT or Pulse Turned on and Automatic mode has
error if boom is too high
c. Display interface off: VT or Pulse Turned off and Automatic mode will
not enable and move boom
6. Drive Test (soil mode)
a. Navigate to the main settings page and select the Wrench with a Key
b. Enter the password of 10
c. Select the right arrow until you come to the Height Override page
d. Select the little grey box in the bottom left corner of the screen
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e. Select the Home button

f. Select the right Arrow to get to the Hockley Index Page
i. Drive for 15 minutes including turns and be sure the boom will
maintain 50 inches above the ground. Be sure to enable/disable
automatic at least 5 times throughout the test. A Hockley Index
number should also be recorded for this test.
7. Speed Test (soil mode):
a. Set up boom height to 40 inches. Place boom center section at 80
inches with tips about 1 foot above the ground. Enable Automatic and
time how long it takes the boom to stabilize. Test at max engine RPM
and only if ambient air temp is above 50F. Take averages of 3 times.
Update the Ag Leader Via USB
1. Reconnect the Ag Leader at the NORAC Command Module
2. Proceed as before when updating the NORAC through the Ag Leader but
select the Ag Leader firmware update
Ag Leader Integra Direct Command Test
1. Verify Machine Configuration
a. Verify that the machine configuration was saved over the update or
complete a new configuration if one has not been done
i. Process for creating a new configuration is in Appendix A
2. Spray Water
a. Find an area to spray water and create a job. Spray using at least the
center 5 sections. Set a rate that is achievable with the top speed and
trip combination that the machine will spray and hold rate at multiple
different speeds.
3. Keypad Enable
a. Test that pressing ENABLE on the keypad will put the display into
automatic rate mode and turning ENABLE off takes it out
4. Keypad Rate +/a. Test that the +/- buttons will increase and decrease the target rate for
application.
5. Keypad Manual
a. Test that turning on and off MANUAL on the keypad puts the display in
and out of manual state. This can be verified by shutting all sections
off and turning on master spray. Then hit the +/- buttons and verify
that the boom pressure increases and decreases as expected
6. Spray on A/B Line
a. Set an A/B line and spray following that line. Periodically turn the
steering wheel to kickout Autosteer and use End Row Management
button to reengage it.
i. Double tapping the End Row Management button should
activate and deactivate the Autosteer
7. Section Keypad Test
a. While spraying, turn sections on and off manually. Verify that the
correct section is controlled and that the display mapping reflects the
response.
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8. Auto Swath Test

a. Turn on AutoSwath and attempt to spray over a section that has
already been covered. Verify that the sections turn on and off as
expected
NORAC Test through the VT (Integrea)
1. Repeat the NORAC Firmware Test Via the Integra
a. Run the automatic setup to ensure that the Integra will run the setup
despite having already done one through the Pulse
i. Go to the NORAC main settings page and select the Wrench
ii. Start the automatic setup by selecting the Wrench with two
arrows around it

Equipment List:
Asset Number
Make
XXX16121413
001
NA
NA
NA
NA

XXXXX

NA
NA
NA

NORAC
NORAC

Model
MY2015
XXX16c
Integra

AgLeader
AgLeader
AgLeader
NORAC

Integra
UC5
Pulse
UC5

Description

Next Cal
Date
NA

Hercules
Display
Autosteer
Firmware Version 5.4
NORAC Height Control
System
Display
Firmware Version 1.1.5.6.
Tape Measure

NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA

Results:
NORAC Test to be Completed
Test
#

Descriptio
n

Details

Pulse
Time
(s)

Function
Test
Inner Fold
In/Out
Outer Fold
In/Out
Left Tilt Up

Test all boom movements as

described below and record
Main fold goes in and out

Outer fold goes in and out

Time for full travel at max

engine RPM averaged over 3
times

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Pass
es?

Integra
Time Pass
(s)
es?

2.76

Left Tilt
Down
Right Tilt
Up
Right Tilt
Down
Main Lift Up

Main Lift
Down

Automatic
Setup

Boom
Height (soil
mode)
35 inches
50 inches
65 inches

Time for full travel at max

engine RPM averaged over
times
Time for full travel at max
engine RPM averaged over
times
Time for full travel at max
engine RPM averaged over
times
Time for full travel at max
engine RPM averaged over
times
Time for full travel at max
engine RPM averaged over
times

5.45
3
3.32

2.98

5.41

5.07

11.05

10.0
6

10.04

9.76

Complete AUTOMATIC
SYSTEM SETUP. See
operators manual for
enabling if system does not
initiate setup automatically
(Chapter 8)
Test that boom goes to
correct height with machine
both stationary and moving
Boom holds tips at 35 inches
above ground
Boom holds tips at 50 inches
above ground
Boom holds tips at 65 inches
above ground

Headland
Assist

Confirm that headland assist

will trigger NORAC mode

Double Tap

Double Tap reenables

automatic on boom section
(120 only and only if told to
be tested by engineering)
Double tapping down puts
boom back in automatic if at
least one section was already
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5.14

Right Wing

NA

NA

NA

NA

in automatic
Center
Section

Left Wing

Boom
Height
Kickout
Display
interface on
Display
interface
off

Drive Test
(soil mode)

Double tapping down puts

boom back in automatic if at
least one section was already
in automatic
Double tapping down puts
boom back in automatic if at
least one section was already
in automatic
Confirm that Automatic mode
will not enable if boom is too
high (above 80 inches)
VT or Pulse Turned on and
Automatic mode has error if
boom is too high
VT or Pulse Turned off and
Automatic mode will not
enable and move boom

NA

NA

NA

NA

Drive for 15 minutes

including turns and be sure
boom will maintain 50 inches
above the ground. Be sure
to enable/disable automatic
at least 5 times throughout
the test. A Hockley Index
number should also be
recorded for this test. See
engineering for how to record
this number.

Hockl
ey
Index
Pulse
83

Hockl
ey
Index
VT
82

Pulse
Pass
es?

VT
Pass
es?

Pulse
Pass
es?

VT
Time
(s)
6.6

Test

Descriptio
n

Details

Speed Test
(soil mode)

Set up boom height to

40". Place boom
center section at 80"
with wing tips about 1
foot above the ground.
Enable automatic and
time how long it takes
for boom to stabalize.
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Tim
e
(s)
7.5
6

VT
Pass
es?

Test at max engine

RPM and only if
ambient air temp is
above 50F. Take
average of 3 times.

AgLeader Test to be Completed

Test
#

Description
Verify Machine
Configuration

Spray Water

Keypad Enable

Details
Verify that machine configuration was saved
over the update or complete a new
configuration if one has not been done

Passes?

Find an area to spray water and create a job.

Spray using at least the center 5 sections. Set
a rate that is acheivable with the speed and
tip combination that is planned to be used.
Using the controls in the display verify that the
machine will spray and hold rate at multiple
different speeds.

Test that pressing ENABLE on the keypad will

put the display into automatic rate mode and
turning ENABLE off takes it out

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Keypad Rate +/-

Test that the +/- buttons will increase and

decrease the target rate for application.

Keypad Manual

Test that turing on and off MANUAL on the

keypad puts the display in and out of manual
state. This can be verified by shutting all
sections off and turning on master spray.
Then hit the +/- buttons and verify that the
boom pressure increases and decreases as
expected

Set an A/B line and spray following that line.

Periodically turn the steering wheel to kickout
Autsoteer and use the End Row Management
button to reengage it.

While spraying, turn sections on and off

manually. Verify that the correct section is
controlled and that the display mapping
reflects the response.

Turn on AutoSwath and attempt to spray over

a section that has already been covered.
Verify that the sections turn on and off as
expected.

Spray on A/B line

Section Keypad Test

Auto Swath Test

Deviations:
While going over the NORAC System before the firmware test, a cable was found to
be faulty and was replaced. Also, three foam pads were added to three sensors
Observations:
None
Conclusion:
The AgLeader and NORAC Updated Firmware Functionality have been confirmed.
Their new firmware have also been confirmed to be compatible.
Sample Disposition:
The Updated firmware will remain in the machine until further notice. The
replacement cable was removed and the faulty cable was reinstalled for a later
teardown of the machine.
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Bruce Schneider
Technician

Name
Reviewer

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Appendix A
Examples of good NORAC transducers, O-rings, and foam pads

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Pulse Screen Shots

Home Screen

Main Settings Page

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Diagnostic Page

AgLeader Screen Shots

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Home Screen

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Main Setting Page

Diagnostics Page

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Advanced Settings Password Page

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Advanced Boom Height Override Page

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Home Screen with Hockley Index Enabled

Hockley Index Screen

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New Machine Configuration in AgLeader

1. New Configuration
a. On the AgLeader Home screen, press the wrench
b. Select the green plus symbol to add a new machine
c. Select Self Propelled
d. If the machine is equipped with All Wheel Steer, select it
e. Select the Make and Model
f. Select the Application Rate controller
g. Input the number of boom sections
h. Input the boom length
i. Input the booms distance from the rear axle

NORAC Installation, Service, and Operators Manual

Locations
http://www.norac.ca/manuals

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