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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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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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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
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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
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
Double Tap
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)
NA
NA
NA
NA
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)
Tim
e
(s)
7.5
6
VT
Pass
es?
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?
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Keypad Manual
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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Diagnostic Page
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Home Screen
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Diagnostics Page
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