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Atlas Cyclops Installation & Operation Manual

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  • Page 2 Read this entire manual before operation begins. Record below the following information which is located on the serial number data plate. Serial No. Model No. Date of Installation...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Caution ....5 Intended Use ... . . 7 Operator Training ... 8 Machine Composition .
  • Page 4 FORBI D D EN ! M a n da t or y! Operations or jobs to be performed compulsorily H a za r d! Be especially careful Bluetooth brands are property of their owners, and are used by Atlas Equipment under license. Atlas Cyclops...

  • Page 5: Caution

    This manual represents an integral part of the product and is intended to inform the user on how to use the Atlas Cyclops 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 6 At las Equipm ent shall be ent it led t o m ake any changes t o t he m odels described in t his m anual at any t im e for reasons of a t echnical and com m ercial nat ure. Atlas Cyclops Caution...

  • Page 7: Intended Use

    I ntended Use The Atlas Cyclops system is a machine designed for detection of all vehicle special angles. Applications: double axle cars and light commercial vehicles with wheelbases ranging between 5’ 11” (min.) and 15’ 5” (max.). Infrared measurements of reciprocal angles are detected by two 3D cameras placed between the front and rear wheels, each fi...

  • Page 8: Operator Training

    (PC, monitor, printer, ...) and then, if such doubts persist, contact an authorized after-sales center or Atlas Equipment technical assistance directly.

  • Page 9: Machine Composition

    Machine Com position Atlas Cyclops Overview M on it or All models feature high- PC Ke ypa d defi nition, color monitor 22’’ Machine features a 102- 16/9. Use and maintenance key, PC-type command instructions can be found on keyboard. Function keys the manual coming with the monitor itself.
  • Page 10 • Hard Disk ≥ 160 Gb 3D cameras The Cyclops 3D cameras do not need any cable or cord connection for angle measurement or data transmission. Detecting units consist of 2 megapixel cameras for each 3D camera. Each camera features a set of high effi ciency infrared LED’s, used to light the 3D targets fi...
  • Page 11 / ch a r ge e x t e r n a l pow e r in g 3 D ca m e r a cou plin g pla t e Figu r e 1 Atlas Cyclops Machine Composition...
  • Page 12 • GREEN LED fl ashing  measurement is within tolerance, exactly at the center • RED LED fl ashing and GREEN LED steady on  measurement is within tolerance • RED LED on  measurement is NOT within tolerance Atlas Cyclops Machine Composition...
  • Page 13 Clamps with target The self-centering clamps with removable tabs will be fi tted with a target (see Figure 3). 3-point self-centering resting clamps, fi tted with targets (for rims from 8’’ to 24’’) Figu r e 3 Atlas Cyclops Machine Composition...
  • Page 14 Clamp + target calibration and progressive production number for traceability, are included also in the above code. 3D object characterization in space Graphic symbol sticker that shows the position (see part 5.2.2), applied Figu r e 4 both on target on clamp Atlas Cyclops Machine Composition...
  • Page 15 Figu r e 5 Steering lock The steering lock is a tool used to keep vehicle steering in a fi xed position. It is used before the adjustment procedure, as shown by the instructions displayed during program. Atlas Cyclops Machine Composition...

  • Page 16: System Features

    System Features Safety Devices The Cyclops features a master switch positioned on the rear of the machine. The master switch cuts off machine power when set to “0”. Measurement Range and Accuracy M e a su r e m e n t...
  • Page 17 Overall Dimensions Figu r e 6 Atlas Cyclops System Features...

  • Page 18: Transport And Installation

    Install the machine in a dry, covered and well-lit place, possibly closed or protected against the elements. Before positioning the machine, make sure the place chosen complies with applicable safety regulations and check the minimum distances from walls or other obstacles. Atlas Cyclops Transport And Installation...
  • Page 19 In the menu item “Confi guration” select the option “target assembly”. As soon as targets are in place and have been optimized, the screen represented in fi gure 8 will appear. Carefully align the 4 targets by matching the arrows with the targets above. If Atlas Cyclops Transport And Installation...
  • Page 20 If you need to work on vehicles with long wheelbases, turn plates can be moved forward up to another 1’ 3”. The maximum distance from the rear wheels to the center of the 3D camera units is 10’ 2”. Atlas Cyclops Transport And Installation...
  • Page 21 Figu r e 9 Atlas Cyclops Transport And Installation...
  • Page 22 Le ft H a n d m ou n t in g br a ck e t h ole pa t t e r n Righ t H a n d m ou n t in g br a ck e t h ole pa t t e r n Atlas Cyclops Transport And Installation...

  • Page 23: Switching The Machine On And Off

    Once PC initialization is completed by Windows operating system, the program will be automatically enabled and the introduction page will be displayed. From this page you can enable all machine functions (see part 9). Figu r e 1 0 Atlas Cyclops Switching The Machine On And Off...
  • Page 24 You then have a chance to confi rm your choice: Detector Keypad PC Keypad Description It cancels. It goes back to the introduction page. (part 9) Final confi rmation of machine switching off Atlas Cyclops Switching TheMachine On And Off...
  • Page 25 3D cameras will anyway automatically switch off after approximately 5 minutes if no data are received (ex. cabin is off). They can also be manually switched off (see part 3.4.2) when they are not needed. Atlas Cyclops Switching TheMachine On And Off...

  • Page 26: Low Battery Indication

    (Figure 13). The camera will automatically switch off after a few minutes. Try not to reach this condition, and charge batteries as soon as possible. To quit the signal page, press F1 Atlas Cyclops Low Battery Indication...

  • Page 27: Program Confi Guration

    Bluetooth search to couple the 3D cameras with cabin. Print Menu: Print can be customized by entering workshop data, selecting the type of desired printout, and selecting the pre-set printer (if more than one printer is connected). Atlas Cyclops Program Configuration...
  • Page 28 Select “GROUPS CONFIGURATION” from program confi guration page, as explained in part 8 You can edit system parameters, database profi le, and specify which parts are fi tted on the machine, and parts type as well. Atlas Cyclops Program Configuration...
  • Page 29 Description It goes back to the start confi guration page. (part 9.1) It moves selection up. It moves selection down. It confi rms selection. Select “DATABASE” option, and confi rm. The following screen will be displayed: Atlas Cyclops Program Configuration...
  • Page 30 MAKES of the vehicles circulating in the different countries and regions all over the world. Using key F5 , you can hide and/or display any profi le so as to manage Database according to your needs. Atlas Cyclops Program Configuration...
  • Page 31 Figu r e 1 7 By selecting any group and pressing F4 you can also customize your profi le by hiding and/or displaying the available makes, with key F5 Displayed Make Hidden Makes Figu r e 1 8 Atlas Cyclops Program Configuration...

  • Page 32: Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment

    Detector Keypad PC Keypad Description It switches machine off (part 6.2) Program confi guration (part 8) It accesses customer database It selects the list with different database profi les (part 8.1) Press F4 to continue. Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 33 “connect” the 4 targets located on the wheels. The time taken by the following phase for selecting make and model and for displaying technical data is therefore used by the system also for the recognition and optimization of the 4 targets. Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 34 = Target recognized and in the process of being optimized (GREY symbol) = Target recognized and optimized / invalid measures (YELLOW symbol) = Target recognized and optimized / valid measures (GREEN symbol) = Target not required in this phase (BLACK symbol) Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 35 (part 8.1) Figu r e 2 1 Press F4 to select vehicle make and model of the selected group (see Figure 21). Selected Vehicle Make Selected Vehicle Model Figu r e 2 3 Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 36 NOTE: To speed up selection phase, you can type the name of vehicle make or model, or part of them, on the PC keyboard, and then scroll the list until fi nding the desired one. Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 37 See (*) Key description It displays vehicle technical specifi cations next page, and any graphic animation. See (*) Key description It changes rim diameter value It goes to out-of-center operations (part 9.5) (*) Key description Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 38 Simply position the clamp at “12 o’clock”: the program will proceed automatically. If instead you press F1, the error is not considered. You may not be able to complete the procedure when performing the run-out. Figu r e 2 5 Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 39 To carry out the thrust out-of-center operation, it is recommended to carefully follow the displayed instructions. The starting point is acquired a little further ahead, so that it always remains inside the tables also on the second point, thus avoiding any small gaps. Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 40 Vehicle Thrust Direction (back) Target Point Figu r e 2 7 Start moving the vehicle backward, very slowly, until the vehicle arrow matches the target point. Vehicle Matches Target Point Figu r e 2 8 Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 41 Move vehicle forward again, until vehicle arrow matches target point (fi nal point). “STOP” will be displayed for approx. three seconds, and measurement readings acquired. The thrust out- of-center procedure has been completed. Vehicle Matches Target Point Figu r e 3 0 Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 42 2. Brake wheels with hand brake, then lock brake pedal with the pedal depressor tool (this operation is necessary when carrying out a steering for kingpin correct calculation). 3. Settle vehicle front and rear ends (necessary only if vehicle had been previously lifted and the suspensions unloaded). Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 43 (part 9.6 on page 30) When the alignment has been achieved, the “STOP” symbol is displayed, signaling that the program is taking the vehicle measurements. The program proceeds automatically only after the wheels have been aligned. Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 44 (*) It displays vehicle diagnosis page (part 9.9) (*) Type of steering to be made: • Steering at 20° • ACK steering (at 20° with steering geometry) • Steering at 10° • Max. steering Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 45 After carrying out the steering procedure (see part 9.8), a diagnosis page showing a summary of the operations carried out on vehicle rear axle (Figure 34) will be displayed. Figu r e 3 4 Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 46 (Figure 34). If you press F3 from here , program will allow the printout of diagnosis measurements. Press F4 to continue with data adjustment, program will display Figure 35, press F4 again to confi rm. Figu r e 3 5 Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 47 Follow the displayed instructions to carry out adjustment preliminary operations. Press F4 to continue. 1. Place steering wheel in straight position. 2. Lock steering wheel with steering lock tool, and continue. Figu r e 3 7 Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 48 Pc Keypad Description It changes values displaying layout (large numbers/large cursors) “Jack-Hold” procedure (adjustment with raised wheels) It displays vehicle technical specifi cation page. (part 9.4) It continues to front axle adjustment. (part 9.12) Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 49 “ frozen” . Then adjust front axle Caster Measurement Front Camber Measurements Front Partial Toe-In Figu r e 3 9 Measurements Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 50 Front toe-in adjustment procedure with steered wheels is started by pressing F3 from front adjustment page The following picture, requesting to steer left or right, will be shown. Press F5 to confi rm. Figu r e 4 0 Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 51 (Figure 39). Figu r e 4 1 Detector Keypad Pc Keypad Description It returns to front adjustment page display. It de-freezes / freezes LH partial toe-in It de-freezes / freezes RH partial toe-in Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 52 It displays the additional function menu. (See part 9.14) It displays vehicle technical specifi cation page. Operations completed! Customer data entry and printout. (See part 9.15) It returns to rear adjustment phase. (See part 9.11) Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 53 DATABASE: it enables to display the vehicle selection page (9.3) and to select a different vehicle if necessary CASTER ADJUSTMENT: see part 9.12. Figu r e 4 3 Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 54 It confi rms selection. 9.15 Printout of Measurements taken By selecting the following key from the customer data entry page , the following page will be displayed: Vehicle and customer data entry Figu r e 4 4 Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 55 (part 9.14 on page 38) It displays a print preview of the test carried out (part 9.15) It goes back to start page without storing test Figu r e 4 5 Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 56 Test date and time Vehicle being tested and vehicle owner data Front axle data table Rear axle data table Vehicle being tested manufacturing data Vehicle being tested diagnosis data Vehicle being tested data after adjustment Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...
  • Page 57 Figu r e 4 6 Atlas Cyclops Vehicle Diagnosis And Adjustment...

  • Page 58: Database Customization

    Press “Insert” on the keyboard The following screen will be displayed: Figu r e 4 7 Type the name of the new profi le (the example Figure 48 shows “Teds Trucks”), and press F4 to confi rm. Atlas Cyclops Database Customization...
  • Page 59 F5, as described below in Figure 49. Press F1 to quit. Note: By selecting “All makes” group using F5, a profi le where all the vehicles of all the makes included in the database will be displayed New Group Figu r e 4 9 Atlas Cyclops Database Customization...
  • Page 60 To create customized vehicles and store them inside the database, you shall fi rst display the page of the measurements and tolerances supplied by the manufacturer of an already-existing vehicle (see part 9.4). Press “Insert” on the keyboard: The following screen will be displayed: Atlas Cyclops Database Customization...
  • Page 61 • Manufacturing end date • Right wheelbase • Rim diameter • Load conditions • Front track • Tank conditions Use the following keys for data selection: Move selection to the following datum. Move selection to the previous datum. Atlas Cyclops Database Customization...
  • Page 62 Figu r e 5 2 After having selected rim diameter, the following data to be entered are vehicle track and wheelbase, in the following screen: Atlas Cyclops Database Customization...
  • Page 63 Figu r e 5 3 Then enter tank and load conditions. Now the screen will look as follows: Highlighted Point Figu r e 5 4 Atlas Cyclops Database Customization...
  • Page 64 Now you shall enter vehicle standard tolerance values as for: FRONT AXLE: REAR AXLE: • Toe • Toe • Camber • Camber • Caster • Thrust angle • Kingpin • Included angle • Max. steering Select data as described above, and enter values. Atlas Cyclops Database Customization...
  • Page 65 Using the same procedure, you can edit the values of a customized vehicle without having to create a new one. The fi nal screen will be like the one of Figure 55 with the additional item: “Edit customized vehicle” Select this option to edit vehicle data. Atlas Cyclops Database Customization...
  • Page 66 You have to display vehicle database, and select the customized vehicle you wish to delete, then press Ctrl + Delete: W a r n in g: If a customized vehicle is deleted, it will no longer be possible to restore it, unless you have a database backup copy. Atlas Cyclops Database Customization...

  • Page 67: Program And Database Protection

    Program And Database Protection The Atlas Cyclops features a PC with SMART CARD reader. This SMART CARD, inserted inside reader, allows program operation, and enables access to vehicle DATABASE. Figu r e 5 6 Every machine has its own unique SMARTCARD that cannot be replaced with the SMARTCARD of another machine for whatever reason.
  • Page 68 To update the database, proceed as follows: Select “Database Management” option from program confi guration menu (see part 8) as specifi ed in Figure 58, and press F4 to continue. Figu r e 5 8 Atlas Cyclops Program AndDatabase Protection...
  • Page 69 When a USB fl ash disc key is inserted (such as the one supplied with the machine, and containing system Back-Up), the keys for database management are displayed, as shown in Figure 60. Flash Disc Detected SMARTCARD Serial Number Figu r e 6 0 Atlas Cyclops Program AndDatabase Protection...
  • Page 70  Allows copying the correct path of the DATABASE fi le previously downloaded from internet and pasted inside the USB fl ash disk ROOT. Updated databases shall then be released through “Token” import. Atlas Cyclops Program AndDatabase Protection...

  • Page 71: Errors During Measurement

    • 3D camera/s is/are broken or off. If one or both symbols are GREY, it means that there is NO communication a transmission/reception failure. Check that the Bluetooth communication of 3D cameras Communication OK becomes active (both symbols should be BLUE). Atlas Cyclops Errors During Measurement...
  • Page 72 Of course, it is not recommended to abruptly power cabin off; follow the correct switching off procedure: • Press “Esc” on keyboard to go back to the introduction page (see part10). • Switch machine off following the usual procedure (see part 6.2). Atlas Cyclops Errors During Measurement...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Some of the most common problems that could arise on wheel aligners are listed here below. Atlas Equipment declines all liability for injury or damage to persons, animals and properties caused by the intervention of unauthorized personnel, and by the use of non-original spare parts.

  • Page 74: Maintenance

    Keep optical unit methacrylate fi lters clean using a slightly moist cloth, do not use solvents; Printer cleaning, cartridge replacement and any other maintenance operation on printer are described in the manual supplied with the printer itself. Always refer to this manual before carrying out any maintenance operation on printer. Atlas Cyclops Maintenance...

  • Page 75: Storage And Scrapping

    Dispose of parts according to category. Scrap as iron scrap through authorized channels. Parts considered as special waste must be removed and split up according to type and then disposed of through authorized channels according to applicable regulations. Atlas Cyclops Storage And Scrapping...

  • Page 76: Machine Identifi Cation Data

    Said plate must always be kept clean. CAUTION: Should the plate be accidentally damaged (removed from the machine damaged or even partially illegible) immediately inform the manufacturer. Atlas Cyclops Machine Identification Data...

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