CryptOn EB30-2R Operating Instructions Manual

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BRAKE TESTER EB30-2R
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TES1447/D
Feb 2005

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  • Page 1 BRAKE TESTER EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TES1447/D Feb 2005...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that information within these Operating Instructions is correct at the time of release, but Crypton cannot accept- responsibility for any errors that may occur. The information in these Operating Instructions is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a commitment on the part of Crypton.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 3 CONTENTS Safety precautions Hints and Tips INTRODUCTION Description of system components Emergency switch Pit unit Control unit Motor control Printer Remote control Guide to testing Test description MOT Test Procedure Enter car on PC Reset system...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully and thoroughly before attempting to operate the equipment. This operating manual should be available at the testing site at all times. Always follow the procedures and actions defined in this manual, failure to do so may result in personal injury or other damage.
  • Page 5: Hints And Tips

    EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 5 HINTS & TIPS The brake tester must only be used for its intended purpose. All the performance limits are to be followed, do not drive excessively heavy vehicles over the pit unit or otherwise abuse the equipment as damage may occur and test result accuracy may be affected.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 6 INTRODUCTION The EB30-2R is a roller brake tester designed to perform VOSA MOT tests on Class IV, Class V and Class VII vehicles. Control can be performed using the remote handset at the vehicle so one man operation is possible and a printer in the console will produce a record of results.
  • Page 7 EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 7 EB30-2R MOT Class IV, V and VII Roller Brake Tester...
  • Page 8: Control Unit

    EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 8 Control unit The control unit contains front panel with: Green indicator light : Car on rollers / Rollers drive direction / 4WD (Arrows Lup, LDn, Rup, RDn) Red indicator lights: Wheel locks (Lock left & Right)
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 9 Remote control Remote control consists of 16 keys, some of which have dual function which are activated through the 2 key. START: Used to start the rollers when the system is ready for a test.
  • Page 10 EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 10 PRINT: Used to print test results TEST: Starts both rollers so that vehicle can be driven out. 2 nd: This key activates the second function of other keys 2 nd STOP: Will RESET the system and clear all previous results so that a new vehicle test is activated.
  • Page 11: Guide To Testing

    EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 11 GUIDE TO TESTING General guide: At first switch on all the LED indicators will be illuminated so that fuctionality can be checked. The START key starts the motor or motors as appropriate. This will only happen with a car in the rollers as shown by the green Ready indicator lamp being illuminated.
  • Page 12: Test Description

    EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 12 TEST DESCRIPTION : Use the following section as a prompt list when performing MOT tests. The next sections gives a more detailed description and should be studied by new users before any attempt is made to follow this simple prompt list.
  • Page 13: Bind, Ovality And Imbalance Test

    EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 13 RIGHT FOOT BRAKE: Press START key to start only the right roller set. DDsp shows right rotating icon then A.1r Apply footbrake smoothly until the wheel stops or produces its maximum brake effort , then press STOP.
  • Page 14: Applied Parking Brake Test - Class V Only

    EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 14 Handbrake Test Class IV and VII. Press the PARK key to start the test , DDsp = P1L indicating test of LEFT brake With the handbrake released, press the START key to power up the left hand roller...
  • Page 15: Next Axle

    EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 15 Next Axle: Press AXLE followed by DOWN ARROW key to switch to the next axle, DDsp = A2 , A3, A4 etc. Drive the next axle into the rollers and perform Footbrake, Secondary Brake and Parking brake tests as applicable.
  • Page 16: Manual Testing

    EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 16 MANUAL TESTING In this mode, the roller direction can be selected. This enables a 'quick check' following a brake repair or testing of 4WD vehicles. N.B. Not all 4WD vehicles are suitable for roller brake testing.
  • Page 17: Calculations

    EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 17 CALCULATIONS A rotary slide-rule type calculator is supplied with the unit and this should be used to calculate the brake efficiency. Alternatively a manual method can be used as follows: Efficiency: Note the maximum brake force from each wheel in kgf, add these numbers together and divide the result by the vehicle weight in kg then multiply by 100.
  • Page 18: Prompt Sheet

    EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 18 PROMPT SHEET – photocopy this page and use as a guide when testing. Enter details onto the PC (if connected) or press WGHT to enter vehicle weight RESET the system by pressing 2 nd and then STOP First Axle Drive the first axle into the rollers.
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 19 MAINTENANCE Before all the repairs, service work and adjustments always lock the main switch of the device. The construction of the equipment is simple and thus does not require costly maintenance. It is necessary to keep it clean, draw up loose bolts regularly control the wear of the anti-skid surface of the rollers and in the case of larger wear to replace this material or replace the set of rollers.
  • Page 20 EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 20 Other periodical maintenance Due to a small number of movable parts it is not necessary, except for tensioning the chain and inductive switch triggering control, to do any adjustments on the equipment. Daily:  Clean the cover plates of the roller units ...
  • Page 21: Technical Specification

    EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 21 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION - EB30-2R Maximum axle load 20 tonne Maximum brake force 4,000 kgf Maximum pedal force 1,000 N Maximum brake pressure 10 bar Weighing – maximum 20 tonne Roller surface speed 2.4 kph Roller Diameter...
  • Page 22: After Sales Service

    Car Data, Fault Code Information, Diagnostic Information, Technical Topics, Software Support Contracts, Software Updates & Accessories Helplines Crypton run an Equipment Helpline during normal office hours. Tel: 01278 436225 Fax: 01278 436238 email: support@CryptonTechnology.com A fully comprehensive Product Support Contract is also available which provides additional assistance with equipment / technical support.
  • Page 23: Notes

    EB30-2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 23 NOTES :...

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