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- Page 1 User Manual Version 3.01 AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter...
- Page 2 Copyright of the drawings, information and data recorded in this document (the information) is the property of AutoTest Products. This document and the information are solely for the use of the authorised recipient and this document may not be used, copied, or reproduced in whole or part for any purpose other than that for which it was intended by Auto Test Products.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents AUTOSTOP Suspension Meter UNPACKING AND FIRST TIME USE ......................1 Battery Charging ............................1 Self Test and Battery Check ........................1 FOR YOUR SAFETY ............................2 OPERATION ..............................3 Set-Up on Vehicle ............................3 Running the Test ............................3 Test Instructions Summary ........................ -
Page 4: Autostop Suspension Meter
UNPACKING AND FIRST TIME USE Congratulations on your choice of an AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter. Please take the time to read this User’s Manual before using the AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter in the field. Incorrect or inappropriate use of this instrument may void the warranty. -
Page 5: For Your Safety
Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES When connecting to any other device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 2... -
Page 6: Operation
Running the Test Turn on AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter by pressing the ON/OFF button if the device is currently off. The Suspension Meter will go through a start-up procedure and will eventually display Main Menu (a menu of three icons): Before starting a test, make sure the device has sufficient (over 30%) battery life. - Page 7 Customer Name. Enter Customer’s name using the keypad and press ENTER. Enter Customer Name: If reference method was used in the device configuration (see Section 3.6), the following dialogue will be displayed: Vehicle Chassis Type 1. Soft (Comfortable) AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 4...
- Page 8 After over 1.5 sec, the sampling will end and suspension meter will process the result. AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 5...
- Page 9 (see section 3.6 & 3.7 for more information). The graph will remain on the screen until the user presses any key from the keypad. Once a key is pressed, the device will display the following menu: AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 6...
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Page 10: Test Instructions Summary
Press 1 to save 2. Don’t Save? To discard results and abort test Press 2 to abort test and results 3. Redo Test? To Redo the test Press 3 to repeat the test AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 7... -
Page 11: Display Last Test Result
Section 3.5. To return to the Test Menu screen, select ‘3. Return’ once the print dialogue appears on the screen. Alternatively, by pressing any key from ‘5’-‘9’ and ‘0’ during an individual result screen will return to the Test Menu. AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 8... -
Page 12: Printing Last Test
The default reference data listed in the above table can be modified in the suspension meter to adopt the local regulations. The reference method can be turned off from the configuration menu. To change the reference data, or turn off reference method, see Section 3.8. AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 9... -
Page 13: Changing Test Parameters
3.7 Changing Test Parameters AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter uses two ways to determine the performance of a shock absorber. The first method uses Damping Ratio factor and the second method looks at the number of rebounds of the suspension system. The device can be configured to use both methods;... -
Page 14: Menu Reference
Press 6 Menu CONFIG Displays settings and result Press 2 calculation options 1. Contrast Adjusts the display brightness level Press 1 2. Date/Time Displays the current date and time Press 2 AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 11... -
Page 15: Uploading Test Data
4 UPLOADING TEST DATA The AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter has a upload facility that allows users to transfer test results from the unit onto a PC via a custom Serial Cable (optional accessory) for analysis and printing. The Suspension Meter can hold up to 100 tests numbered one to a hundred. To upload all tests stored in the suspension meter, AUTOSTOP™... -
Page 16: Installing The Data Logger Software
Note: If you already have a copy of an older version of suspension meter software installed, you may have to uninstall it first. The latest version of the data logger software for AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter can be obtained from the Internet by going to the AutoTest website: http://www.autotest.net.au/... - Page 17 • Then in the Device Manger window, open Ports (COM & LPT) node and find ‘USB Serial Port’ in the list. Note the COM port number appended next to ‘USB Serial Port’. AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 14...
- Page 18 Step 4: Select the right COM port to which the suspension meter is connected. The software will display a list of detected COM ports. Select the appropriate COM port and click on NEXT. AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 15...
- Page 19 Step 6: The Download Wizard window will display the download progress. Wait until the download finishes. Step 7: After test data has been downloaded a small window will appear that says ‘Download completed’. Click on FINISH to view the downloaded tests. AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 16...
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Page 20: Downloading Via Bluetooth
Note: the screenshots provided below many not be the same on your PC. For information regarding Bluetooth device pairing on your PC, please refer to the documentation of your Bluetooth Manager. AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 17... - Page 21 Select the device Shock##### from the list of discovered Bluetooth devices and create pairing. When prompted for the pairing code or pin number, enter “0000”. AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 18...
- Page 22 Once the pairing is established, refresh device services and connect using Bluetooth serial port service. If the following message appears, note down the serial port and press Yes. The serial port will be later used by the datalogger software. AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 19...
- Page 23 Once the Bluetooth connection is setup, the user can now download test results from AutoStop Suspension Meter using the Bluetooth interface. To download the results, open AutoStop Suspension Meter Datalogger software and click on “Download” button. AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01...
- Page 24 Make sure the suspension meter is ON. Press Next to continue. Once the connection is established, the datalogger software will acquire a list of all tests currently stored on the device. AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 21...
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Page 25: Using The Data Logger Software
4.3 Using the Data Logger software The Data logger will display all the saved tests and you can view the results of the particular test and view corresponding graph for each test. AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 22... - Page 26 Microsoft Word. Print: this option can be used to print the test result. There are options to print unit details, test details and the data table. AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 23...
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
“Battery Flat” Suspension Meter displays Clock The in-built clock has failed. It might be an electronic failed fault, or the unit needs to be recalibrated. Please return unit for servicing & inspection. AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 24... -
Page 28: Warranty
This warranty applies only to products and components supplied by AutoTest Products which can be identified by the trade name or logo affixed to them or by other documents. AutoTest Products does not warrant any products not supplied by AutoTest Products. -
Page 29: Authorised Service Agents
PH: (+603) 4291 0988 NEW ZEALAND Brake & Transmission NZ 21-27 Omega St., Albany, Auckland PH: (+ 64) 9414 3205 SOUTH AFRICA Brakecore Supply Co 5 Oosthuise St, Ermelo, 2350. PH: (+271) 7819 3412 AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 26... - Page 30 Unit 2,Eagle Road, Langage Bus Pk., Plympton, Plymoth, Devon, PL7 5JY PH: (+017) 5221 9150 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Commercial Vehicle Consultants Inc. 144 Overlook Ave, Staten Island, NEW YORK, 10304. PH: (+171) 8980 3651 AUTOSTOP™ Suspension Meter - User Manual v3.01 Page 27...
- Page 31 TEST AUTO Products Pty Ltd 61-63 Parsons St Kensington VIC 3031 Australia Phone: (+61 3) 8840 3000 Sales:(+61 3) 8840 3017 Service: (+61 3) 8840 3016 Fax: (+61 3) 8840 3099 Email: service@autotest.net.au info@autotest.net.au Email: sales@autotest.net.au www.autotest.net.au...
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