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- Page 1 SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL SYMBOLS FORBIDDEN! Mandatory! Operations or jobs to be performed compulsorily Hazard! Be especially careful...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INTENDED USE ............................. 4 OPERATOR TRAINING ........................4 General Preventive Measures ....................... 4 MACHINE OVERVIEW ........................5 Models (Edge 401-601) Overview ....................... 5 Safety Devices ............................6 Measurement Range and Accuracy ...................... 6 Overall Dimensions ..........................6 Managing PC ............................6 Sensors.............................. - Page 3 New Vehicle Entry ..........................42 Customized Vehicle Deletion ......................45 10 PROGRAM AND DATABASE PROTECTION SMART CARD ............ 46 10.1 DATABASE Management ......................... 46 11 SENSORS' ERRORS ..........................48 11.1 Data Reception/Transmission Error between Sensors and Cabin............48 11.2 Angle Measurement Horizontal Error ....................48 12 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................
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Page 4: Caution
This manual represents an integral part of the product and is intended to inform the user on how to use the Atlas Edge 401 and 601 wheel aligner. Keep the manual for the entire life of the machine. Keep it in an easy to access place and refer to it every time the need arises. -
Page 5: Intended Use
1 INTENDED USE Atlas Edge 401 and 601 systems are machines for the detection of all vehicle special angles. Angles are detected by four sensors with microprocessor technology and infrared measurement system, and data transmission (without any cable connection between sensors). -
Page 6: Machine Overview
3 MACHINE OVERVIEW 3.1 Edge 401– 601 Overview MONITOR PC KEYBOARD All models feature a high-definition, color Machine features a 102-key, PC-type command monitor. Monitor maintenance keyboard. Function keys allow using almost all instructions can be found on the manual machine functions. -
Page 7: Safety Devices
3.2 Safety Devices Wheel aligner features a safety device (master switch) positioned on the rear of the machine. Master switch cuts off machine power when set to “0”. 3.3 Measurement Range and Accuracy Accuracy Measurement Measurement Axle Measurement Range Total Range r 2’... -
Page 8: Sensors
3.6 Sensors Edge 601 sensors do not need any cable or cord connection for angle measurement. Edge 401 front two sensors are connected to the cabin with cables. Sensor units consist of infrared data transmitters/receivers and CCD-type transducers with infrared emitter focal point. -
Page 9: Front Sensors
3.6.1 Front Sensors GREEN LED indicating that SENSOR KEYPAD sensor is under charge (see par. 3.6.3 on page 9) RED LED indicating that sensor is on SENSOR PIN LOCKING KNOB BATTERY COMPARTMENT LED for tolerance indication (see par. 3.6.3 on page 9) Figure 2 3.6.2 Rear Sensors GREEN LED indicating that sensor is... -
Page 10: Sensor Keypads
3.6.3 Sensor Keypads (A) Green LED (B) Red LED Figure 4 KEYS DESCRIPTION Sensor switch-on key. If pressed at the same time, they allow sensor manual switching off. Legend of Figure sensor battery is under charge Green LED on: sensor is on Red LED steady on: sensor is battery is low (when battery residual Red LED flashing:... -
Page 11: Clamps
3.7 Clamps Two types of clamps are available, depending on different needs. 3.7.1 4 Point Clamps Screw-on self-centering type for 10" to 19” alloy rims, with removable tabs. KNOB SENSOR PIN LOCKING KNOB PRODS WITH STEEL TAB PINS FOR TAB FLANGE FOR CONNECTION SENSOR COUPLING... -
Page 12: Switching The Machine On And Off
4 SWITCHING THE MACHINE ON AND OFF WARNING: Before switching the machine on, make sure that the SMART CARD for enabling the database is in the special reader on the front of the PC. See chap. 10. 4.1 Switching the Machine On To switch the machine on and access to the program, turn on the switch positioned on the back of the machine. - Page 13 SENSOR KEYPAD PC KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION Cancels. Goes back to the introduction page. (par. 8 on page17) Final confirmation of machine switching off You have to wait for the following screen to be displayed: Figure 9 Then turn the machine off with the switch positioned on machine back side. WARNING: The switching off procedure does not affect sensor recharge ports, which continue being powered.
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Page 14: Sensors Automatic Power Off
5 AUTOMATIC SENSOR SHUT OFF When the introduction page is displayed, the system makes all sensors automatically switch off. Sensors will automatically switch off after 5 minutes approx. if no data are received (ex. cabin is off). It is recommended to always switch sensors manually off (see par. 3.6.3 on page 9) when they are not used. -
Page 15: Program Configuration
7 PROGRAM CONFIGURATION To proceed to program configuration, select F2 from the introduction page, as explained in par. 8.1 on page 17. You will enter a configuration menu allowing editing the different program characteristics according to your needs. Figure 11 Language selection: You can select your dialogue language among the many available ones. -
Page 16: Database Groups Configuration
7.1 DATABASE Groups Configuration Select "GROUPS CONFIGURATION" from program configuration page, as explained in par. 7 on page 14. You can edit system parameters, database profile, and specify which parts are fitted on the machine, and parts type as well. Figure 12 SENSOR PC KEYBOARD... - Page 17 SENSOR PC KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION KEYPAD Goes back to Figure Moves selection up. Hides/displays the different Database profiles. Moves selection up, displaying the following profiles. Confirms selection. Figure 13 displays a list, with the different DATABASE profiles, including the MAKES of the vehicles circulating in the different countries and regions all over the world.
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Page 18: Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment
8 VEHICLE DIAGNOSIS AND ADJUSTMENT 8.1 Introduction Page Upon switching machine on (see par. 4.1 on page 11), program start screen will be displayed. You can select different functions. Figure 16 SENSOR PC KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION KEYPAD Switches machine off (par.4.2 on page 11) Program configuration (par. - Page 19 Press F4 to select vehicle make and model. Program shows the list of the makes of the selected group (see Figure 19), Or press F5 to start a search using keys (model/make/year) or the V.I.N number (Vehicle Identification Number) which is a unique serial number used by the automobile industry to identify motor vehicles.
- Page 20 SENSOR KEYPAD PC KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION Goes back to the introduction page. (par.8.1 on page17) Moves selection up. Moves selection down. Confirms selection and goes to the following phase Moves selection up by one page. Moves selection down by one page. Moves selection to list top.
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Page 21: Selected Vehicle Technical Specification Displaying
8.3 Selected Vehicle Technical Specification Displaying When a vehicle is selected (see par. 8.2 on page 17), a screen showing the measurements and tolerances supplied by the manufacturer is displayed. Figure 20 SENSOR PC KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION KEYPAD Goes back to vehicle selection (par. -
Page 22: Preliminary Operations
8.4 Preliminary Operations 8.4.1 Vehicle Check Preliminary Operations Before starting the check of vehicle geometrical alignment, the following checks shall be carried out: x Check and, if necessary, eliminate any clearance on suspensions and on steering linkage x Check and, if necessary, eliminate any hard spot or yielding of suspension spring parts. x Adjust tire pressure to the values specified by the manufacturer. -
Page 23: Run-Out
8.5 Run-Out The Run-Out procedure proves useful to compensate for rims and clamps unbalance. This procedure can be skipped by pressing F4. This procedure can be enabled also after having diagnosed the vehicle, by selecting the special option from menu (see chap. 8.13 - Preliminary Operations). To carry out the Run-Out procedure, you should have performed the preliminary operations, as explained in par. - Page 24 Upon procedure start, a “self-calibration” is carried out so that the position indicator is facing up. Turn wheel rim by hand so as to allow the real-time displaying of wheel position and of the corresponding position indicator. Update is made approx. every 3 times a second. The first target is to turn wheel by 120°...
- Page 25 Rotation Position second indicator target point Figure 26 Turn wheel 240° and, once the target position is reached, press sensor keypad central key, as indicated on the screen Figure 24. The last phase consists in taking the wheel back to the starting point: third point. Once the last rotation (to go back to starting position) has been carried out, the program acquires the last measurement readings.
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Page 26: Thrust Run-Out With Automatic Acquisition
The different phases can be followed by looking at the red LED on the keypad of each sensor: Red LED flashes when wheel has to be turned. Red LED turns off when one of the three points is being sampled Red LED is steady when the procedure has been completed. - Page 27 As soon as vehicle matches the target point, wait for sensors to stop oscillating. “STOP” will be displayed for approx. three seconds, which is enough for the program to acquire measurement readings. Then the following screen will be displayed: Vehicle thrust direction Vehicle target point...
- Page 28 8.5.1 Inclinometer-controlled Thrust Run-Out Inclinometer control during the thrust Run-Out procedure is used to measure more accurately the rotation angle pertaining to the calculation. From the Run-Out configuration menu, set – Thrust Run-Out Æ “inclinometer”. Lower the reference sensor (usually it is the left front one) until its end is almost touching the ground, then lock it in place.
- Page 29 Reference sensor horizontal position Figure 34 “STOP” is displayed for approx. three seconds, which is enough for the program to acquire measurement readings. Figure 35 Position reference sensor again with the end up, almost in the "target" position reached in Figure 36 and, when finished, press central key to confirm.
- Page 30 Move vehicle forward, very slowly, until the reference sensor again almost reaches the start position. When finished, press central key to confirm. Vehicle thrust direction (forward) Reference sensor reaches the position almost as "start" Figure 37 Position the reference sensor horizontally - clearly levelled - and, when finished, press central key to confirm.
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Page 31: Measurement Preliminary Operations
8.6 Measurement Preliminary Operations After having carried out the Run-Out procedure as explained in par. 8.5 on page 22, the vehicle is prepared for measurement readings. The following screen will be displayed: Lower vehicle so Release front that wheels rest plates, and any onto lift platforms rear platform... -
Page 32: Sensors Alignment And Levelling
8.7 Sensors Alignment and Levelling To proceed to the sensor alignment and levelling procedure, you should have first carried out measurement preliminary operations, as explained in par. 8.6 on page 30. Processing Front wheel status alignment level display Left front Right front sensor sensor levelling... -
Page 33: Steering Procedure
8.8 Steering Procedure Once sensors are aligned and levelled (see par. 8.7 on page 31), the steering procedure can be carried out in order to define: x Caster x Kingpin x Included angle Steering level indicator Steering target point Figure 41 SENSOR PC KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION... -
Page 34: Vehicle Diagnosis
8.9 Vehicle Diagnosis After having carried out the steering procedure (see par. 8.8 on page 32), a diagnosis page showing a summary of the operations carried out on vehicle rear axle (Figure 42) will be displayed. Figure 42 SENSOR PC KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION KEYPAD Repeat steering procedure. -
Page 35: Adjustment Preliminary Operations
8.10 Adjustment Preliminary Operations Select F4 from Figure (see par. 8.9 on page 33) to carry out adjustment preliminary operations. Follow the displayed instructions to carry out adjustment preliminary operations. Press F4 to continue. 1. Place steering wheel in straight position. -
Page 36: Front Axle Adjustment
8.12 Front Axle Adjustment Front axle adjustment procedure is launched by selecting in the rear axle adjustment page (Figure 47) after having carried out adjustment preliminary operations (see par. 8.10 on page 34). To adjust angles, the correct sequence is the following: CASTER – CAMBER – TOE. WARNING: When entering this stage, caster values are “FROZEN”. -
Page 37: Additional Functions Menu
8.13 Additional Functions Menu To carry out some additional operations or to repeat some of program phases (in case they have not given satisfactory outcomes or have not been carried out at all), select F3 from the FRONT AXLE ADJUSTMENT page (see par. 8.12 on page 35). You will access an additional function menu allowing carrying out the following procedures: PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS: see par. -
Page 38: Printout Of Measurements Taken
8.14 Printout of Measurements taken By selecting the following key from the customer data entry page, the following screen will be displayed: Vehicle and customer data entry Figure 49 SENSOR KEYPAD PC KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION Repeat steering procedure. (par. 8.8 on page 32) Stores the carried out diagnosis inside a special “customer database”... - Page 39 SENSOR PC KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION KEYPAD Goes back to “vehicle data entry” phase of Figure Allows selecting a printer different from the pre-set one Sends print report to printer Allows defining colors on the printout of out-of-tolerance data (Red to highlight them or Black NOT to highlight them) A report on the performed test is printed with customer data, vehicle data before and after adjustment, vehicle technical specifications supplied by manufacturer, and any other remarks for...
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Page 41: Database Customization
9 DATABASE CUSTOMIZATION Vehicle database can be customized by creating customized groups and vehicles. 9.1 New Group Entry To create customized groups and store them inside database, the group configuration page shall be displayed (see par. 7.1 on page 15). Press “Ins”... -
Page 42: New Group Deletion
By selecting “All makes” group using F5, a profile where all the vehicles of all the makes included in the database will be displayed New displayed group Figure 54 9.2 New Group Deletion You have to display the group configuration (see par. 7.1 on page 15), select the customized group you want to delete, then press “cancel”... -
Page 43: New Vehicle Entry
9.3 New Vehicle Entry To create customized vehicles and store them inside the database, you shall first of all display the page of the measurements and tolerances supplied by the manufacturer of an already-existing vehicle (see par. 8.3 on page 20). Press “Ins”... - Page 44 Figure 57 After having selected rim diameter, the following data to be entered are vehicle track and wheelbase, in the following screen: Figure 58 Then enter tank and load conditions Now the screen will look as follows: Highlighted point Figure 59...
- Page 45 SENSOR PC KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION KEYPAD Goes back to the introduction page. (see chap. 8 on page 17) Moves selection up. Moves selection down. Figure 59 As you can see from the zoom on the right side of , you will have to specify if the point datum refers to can be adjusted or not.
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Page 46: Customized Vehicle Deletion
When you have completed entering values, the following screen will be displayed. You will have to select an option: Figure 60 Press F4 to confirm and create the customized vehicle. If vehicle database is displayed, you can observe that the just-created customized vehicle is present;... -
Page 47: Program And Database Protection Smart Card
10 PROGRAM AND DATABASE PROTECTION SMART CARD Atlas Edge 401 and Edge 601 aligners feature a PC with SMART CARD reader. This SMART CARD, inserted inside the reader, allows program operation, and enables access to the vehicle DATABASE. Figure 61 Every machine has its own unique SMARTCARD that cannot be replaced with the SMARTCARD of another machine for whatever reason. - Page 48 SMARTCARD serial number Figure 64 When a USB flash disk key is inserted (such as the one supplied with the machine, containing system Back-Up), keys database management are displayed, as shown in Figure 65. USB FLASH DISK DETECTED SMARTCARD serial number F3 Æ...
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Page 49: Sensors' Errors
11 SENSOR ERRORS 11.1 Data Reception/Transmission Error between Sensors and Cabin During data transmission/reception between sensors and cabin, the following screen may be displayed: Red cross close to sensor Figure 66 This means that there is a transmission/reception failure due to one or several of the following problems: x Sensors infrared transceivers are not working x There is a failure or a radio interference inside the transmission system,... -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
Before doing any operation on the system, always disconnect the power supply. In case of doubt, do not interpret, but contact Atlas Equipment technical assistance in order to obtain instructions suitable for performing operations in total safety. -
Page 51: Storage And Scrapping
14 STORAGE AND SCRAPPING Storage - If the machine has to be stored for a long period of time, disconnect all supply lines and protect the display screen, which could be damaged by excessive dust. Grease any parts liable to be damaged by dryness. Scrapping - If the machine is to be no longer used, it must be made inoperative: All those parts that could represent a potential hazard risk must be correctly disposed of.
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