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V. 1.1.17
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IWA-60-1500-K

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  • Page 1 V. 1.1.17 3D Wheel Aligner Manual IWA-60-1500-K...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Table of Contents ———————————————————————————————————————- Introduction......................3 1.1 Warning........................3 1.2 Safety warning.......................3 Getting Started......................5 2.1 Equipment transport conditions................5 Uncrating Instructions....................5 2.2 Smart LED board....................6 2.3 Equipment and Servicing..................8 1. Check List......................8 2. Camera Care....................9 3. Target Care.......................9 III.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual I. Introduction The purpose of this manual is to provide safe and practical instructions for operation and maintenance of the imaging wheel aligner. 1.1 Warning This aligner is designed for INDOOR USE ONLY. Exposure to damp or wet locations can cause damage to the aligner’s components or injury to the...
  • Page 4 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual The technical documentation supplied is considered an integral part of this equipment; in the event of sale all relative documentation must remain with the system. This manual is only valid for the equipment model and serial number indicated on the nameplate of the included aligner.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual II. Getting Started 2.1 Equipment Transport Conditions The aligner must be shipped in its original packing and stowed in the position indicated on the outside. To avoid damage, never place other items on top of the packaging.

  • Page 6: Smart Led Board

    IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual 2.2 Smart LED Board Smart LED board includes the following features Target Level Indication LR Target LF Target RF Target RR Target If the target is not leveled, LED lights will turn red. When all the lights turn green and the middle two lights start to blink, the target is leveled.
  • Page 7 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual of LED lights shows the direction, forward or backward, of the measured vehicle. Swing Caster Indication Direction Angle Direction Angle The left line of LED lights represents the direction of turning angle, clockwise or counterclockwise, of the measured vehicle. The right line of LEDs show the progress of the turning angle.

  • Page 8: Equipment And Servicing

    IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual 2.3 Equipment and Servicing 1. Check List Standard Configuration Computer Wheel Clamp Post Wheel Stopper Monitor Steering Wheel Holder Cabinet Brake Depressor Software Manual Printer Power Cord UPS AVR Target 1 Set of 4...

  • Page 9: Camera Care

    IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Warning Please use the original accessories provided by the manufacturer. The manufacturer and distributors are not liable for any damage or injury caused by improper use. 2. Camera Care Keep hand and tools away from camera.

  • Page 10: Installation Guide

    IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual III. Installation Guide 3.1 Installation Dimensions 3.1.1 Camera Beam Position >100mm (4 Inches) Diagram: Distance between post and wall...

  • Page 11: Level Lift

    IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Diagram: Distance between cameras to center of turn table. (See Table on page 11) Diagram: Offset between Camera beam and turn table 1800mm / 71” 550mm / 21.5” 2000mm / 78.75” 550mm / 21.5” 2200mm / 86.5”...
  • Page 12 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual 3.1.2 Lift Levelness All eight measurement points need to be within 2mm (1/8”) Diagram: Requirement for leveling lift.

  • Page 13: Positioning

    IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual 3.2 Positioning Diagram: Positioning for fixed camera post & beam assembly. Measure the distance between the inner sides of the runways on the lift and find the center point. Shown as A and B. Find the center line of the lift using these two points.

  • Page 14: Installing Wheel Clamps And Target

    IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual 3.3 Installing Wheel Clamps and Target 3.3.1 Installing Wheel Clamps Caution: Different wheels may have different clamping surfaces. Special fingers may be required when used on specialty or high end wheels. 3.3.2 Attaching Targets Always check that wheel clamps are firmly attached to wheels. Socket pins of...

  • Page 15: Installing/Removing Brake Depressor

    IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual socket. Mount the two small targets in the front and the two larger targets in the rear. Keep the bubble level on top. 3.4 Installing/Removing Brake Depressor Place a cloth underneath the depressor to protect the seat if necessary. After run out compensation, install the brake depressor for further measurements.

  • Page 16: Software

    IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual IV. Software 4.1 Opening/Closing Alignment Software Switch on power supply and push the power button to start the computer. The computer should start the alignment software automatically. In case the alignment software does not start, click on the icon to start the alignment software.

  • Page 17: Visual Check

    IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Diagram: Main screen Help Previous Next Clear Run Out ESC –Exit Program Version Info Management 4.3 Visual Check Click or press F1 to enter visual check.

  • Page 18: Standard Measurement

    IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Diagram: Visual Check Defective, replacement needed. Warning, repair needed. Normal, no action needed. Next: Enter next screen. Print: Print check table or check report as desired. 4.4 Standard Measurement After visual check click standard measurement to enter measurement screen.
  • Page 19 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Run out compensation → Caster Measurement → Rear Axle Measurement → Live Caster Adjustment → Front Axle Measurement → Print. Select Enter customer info. Click “New Customer” and enter customer info. Diagram: Standard Measurement- Select Customer Diagram: Enter license plate number.
  • Page 20 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Diagram: Standard Measurement - Select vehicle model. Click next to enter manufacturer spec page. Diagram: Standard Measurement – Manufacturer Spec Click next or to enter run out compensation. During the alignment process, run out compensation is very important.
  • Page 21 IMPORTANT: If the turntables are not level with the runways, you will need to use a metal plate, board, or other material to maintain a level plane to roll along. Be sure to eliminate any gaps greater than 1/2” between the turntable and added material.
  • Page 22 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Place the rear wheel stopper away from the tire, the distance may differ depending on the size of the tire. Follow the on screen instructions Level Targets Install Steering Wheel Holder...
  • Page 23 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Release Brake Diagram: Standard Measurement- Run Out Compensation Click Next or press PgDn to continue. Note: The top corner of the screen may show a “STOP” sign. If it appears, keep the vehicle still. While the “STOP” sign is shown on the screen, any movement may cause inaccurate alignment readings.
  • Page 24 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Diagram: Standard Measurement: Run Out Compensation Once the bar is fully green, software reads 2nd value. Diagram: Standard Measurement: Run Out Compensation Push vehicle forward to its original position until the progress bar is green.
  • Page 25 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Diagram: Standard Measurement: Run Out Compensation Push vehicle back to original position, unlock turn tables and click next to continue. Diagram: Standard Measurement: Run Out Compensation Click next to finish run out compensation.
  • Page 26 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual 4. Caster measurement Note: Caster measurement is disabled until full run out compensation is completed. Option of 10 or 20 degree can be selected in settings. Center steering wheel first and then follow the instructions on screen. After...
  • Page 27 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Diagram: Standard Measurement - Caster Turn steering wheel left 10 or 20 degree (depending on settings) until screen shows “Stop.” Keep steering wheel still until the 10 or 20 degree with red background changes to “OK” with a green background.
  • Page 28 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Diagram: Standard Measurement - Caster Diagram: Standard Measurement - Caster Center steering wheel after taking readings at both sides. Rear Axle After caster measurement, the rear axle reading opens automatically. Follow the instruction and physically center the steering wheel.
  • Page 29 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Diagram: Standard Measurement – Rear Axle Diagram: Standard Measurement – Rear Axle Rear axle screen displays rear camber, individual toe, total toe and thrust angle. All meters have manufacturer spec and tolerance, displayed in order of:...
  • Page 30 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual The background of a meter indicates if the value is an acceptable reading or not. Red background indicates out of tolerance. Green background indicates within acceptable tolerance. Blue background indicates close to manufacturer value. When the reading is out of manufacturer tolerance, the wheel diagram beside the meter indicates the direction of the wheel that is out of tolerance.
  • Page 31 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Diagram: Standard measurement – Live Caster Live caster display: Camber, Caster and toe. Note: Live caster function is an estimated value of caster. Front Axle...
  • Page 32 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Diagram: Standard Measurement – Front Axle Front Axle Displays: Camber, individual toe, total toe, and setback. Toe+: Toe Adjustment Diagram : Toe+ Enter super toe screen. The screen will instruct you to turn the steering wheel...
  • Page 33 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Diagram: Toe+ Turn steering wheel to the left adjustment position, level the target and follow instruction on the screen. Diagram: Toe+ Adjust left toe.
  • Page 34 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Diagram: Toe+ Turn steering whee to the right adjustment position and follow instruction on screen. Diagram: Toe+ After the measurement, the software will gather required data and compare its data to manufacturer data, adjust the value to green or blue.
  • Page 35 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Diagram: Toe+ Toe Curve: VAG Adjustment Diagram: Toe Curve...
  • Page 36 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Print Diagram: Standard Measurement - Results The result page displays all measurement values. Red indicates out of range, black indicates normal. The left column is measurements before adjustment, the center is manufacturer specs, and the right column is after adjustment.

  • Page 37: Quick Measurement

    IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual 4.5 Quick Measurement From the main screen, click or F3 to enter quick measurement. Quick Measurement Select Vehicle → Run Out Compensation → Front/Rear Axle→ Print. Select Vehicle Diagram: Quick Measurement – Select vehicle manufacturer, year, and...
  • Page 38 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Diagram: Quick Measurement – Manufacturer spec Run out compensation After selecting vehicle spec, perform run out compensation and follow the on screen instructions. Diagram: Quick Measurement – Run Out Compensation...
  • Page 39 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Front/Rear Axle Note: Front/Rear Axle screen is disabled before performing a complete run out compensation. Diagram: Quick Measurement –Front / Real Axle The Front/Rear Axle screen displays front and rear camber, front and rear toe, front and rear total toe, and thrust angle.

  • Page 40: Aligner Management

    IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual 4.6 Aligner Management From main screen, click or press F5 on keyboard to enter aligner management. Use this screen to access version number, settings, and maintenance. Diagram: Aligner Management Click the icon or press F1 to display software versions.
  • Page 41 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Diagram: Measurement Mode Choose Four Wheel Alignment Mode, and select “Spacial Dynamics”, then confirm. Diagram: Standard-Axis is turned on.
  • Page 42 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual F5 Unit of measurement Choose 1/60 degree or 1/100 degree. F6: Unit of rim diameter and distance display: choose mm or inch. F7 Toe value unit Choose degrees, inches, or millimeters. If millimeters or inches is selected as the toe unit, you must enter the tire diameter before taking measurements.
  • Page 43 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Diagram: Customer Info Management Customer names are listed on the left side of screen. Select customer name by Up or Down arrow direction key. Press F8 or F9 or F11 to sort customer names by specified filter.
  • Page 44 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Diagram: Workshop Information In this screen, you can customize shop info. Enter shop name, telephone number, fax or slogan. This info will show on the printed reports.

  • Page 45: Technical Data

    IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual V Technical data 5.1 Measuring Range Options Range Total Toe Front and Rear Axle ±50° Individual toe Front Axle ±25° Camber Front and Rear Axle ±15° Setback ±9° Thrust Angle ±9° Caster ±22° King Pin ±22°...

  • Page 46: Appendix I . Troubleshooting

    IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual Appendix I . Troubleshooting Description Remedy Computer does Check if power cable is firmly connected, and if the not start. computer switch light is on. Check the power strip is working properly. Check fuses in cabinet.
  • Page 47 IDEAL 60-1500 Wheel Aligner Manual 5. No target seen on the screen, exit software and rerun alignment software. Contact local authorized service center if needed. After runout If measurement is interrupted during the measurement, compensation, redo the run out compensation and check value.
  • Page 48 The following parts and structural components carry a five year warranty:  Columns  Arms  Uprights  Swivel Pins  Legs  Carriages  Overhead Beam    Tracks  Cross Rails  Top Rail Beam      Limited One­ Y ear Warranty:  Tuxedo Distributors, LLC (iDEAL) offers a limited one­ y ear warranty to the original purchaser of Lifts and Wheel Service  equipment in the United States and Canada. Tuxedo will replace, without charge, any part found defective in materials or  workmanship under normal use, for a period of one year after purchase. The purchaser is responsible for all shipping  charges. This warranty does not apply to equipment that has been improperly installed or altered or that has not been  operated or maintained according to specifications.  Other Limitations:  This warranty does not cover:    1.  Parts needed for normal maintenance  2.  Wear parts, including but not limited to cables, slider blocks, chains, rubber pads and pulleys  3.  Replacement of lift and tire changer cylinders after the first 30 days. A seal kit and installation instructions will be  sent for repairs thereafter.  4.  On­ s ite labor    Upon receipt, the customer must visually inspect the equipment for any potential freight damage before signing clear on ...

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