1 WHEEL BALANCER APPLICATION 1.1 The wheel balancer 80-2000T (hereinafter referred to as the “machine”), is designed for balancing truck car wheels and motor car wheels with rim diameter up to 30”, width – up to 20” at forwarding companies, vehicle service and repair stations, stations and points of vehicle diagnostics and vehicle repairing plants.
Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual 3 ACCESSORIES Delivery set is specified in Table 3.1. T a b l e 3.1 Description Quantity, Notes items Wheel balancer Operations manual 40х3х180, 40х3х240 Threaded shaft (40x3X140) with bolt for on request shaft mounting Depending on Adapter six-sided execution of a...
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Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual 4-lever adapter Thrust ring Lock bolt with nut Caliper Plastic scrapper for adhesive balance weights Bolt M10 with washer (for fastening of the thrust ring) Bolt M6 with washer (for fastening of the monitor bracket) Screw M4 with washer (for fastening of the monitor) Bolt M10x20 with washer (for fastening of...
Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual 4 STRUCTURE AND PREPARATION FOR OPERATION 4.1 General machine structure Figure 4.1 Figure 4.1 shows the structure of the machine.
p.10 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual Pneumatic lift is designed for setting and removing wheels with weight up to 200 kg on spindle shaft. Pneumatic lift consists of guides that provide horizontal plane displacement of forklift grab, body and pneumatic cylinder, which is controlled by pneumatic switch, located on control lever. Air preparation system (see Figure 4.5) is located on machine body and consists of: - moisture eliminator with settling;...
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p.11 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual 4.2.4 Mount lift control lever using 4 bolts in accordance with Figure 4.4. Figure 4.4 4.2.5 Connect small-diameter pneumatic tubes, having aligned marks on tubes with marks on fittings, as shown on Figure 4.5. Connect air supply hose to the inlet connection. Recommended operation pressure is 8 to 10 Bar.
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p.12 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual Figure 4.6 4.2.8 Set monitor in accordance with Figure 4.7: fasten bracket 3 by screws M6 1; fasten monitor to bracket 3 by screws M4 2; plug DVI cable to monitor socket and socket 11 on machine body, shown on Figure 4.1. 4.2.9 Check the mains voltage conformity to the voltage indicated on the machine nameplate and on monitor nameplate.
p.13 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual 4.3 Control and display elements Figure 4.8 shows control console and the example of display image. 1 - information field; 2 - current state; 3 - main field; 4 - panel of key names; 5 - soft keys icons; 6 - soft keys;...
p.14 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual - interrupt any action, finalize parameters change and restore previous settings; - move to the previous level of the menu; - change parameter setting; - choose screen elements (menu item, weights setting scheme, etc.) Further the soft keys are indicated in the frame, for example OK Functions of the other keys: START - shaft turning and imbalance measurements start...
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p.15 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual to finalize choice press . If changes are not necessary, the machine tool in some seconds automatically leaves this state. The machine will be in the «New wheel» state, Figure 4.11. Figure 4.10 – Initial gauge arm position Figure 4.11 –...
p.16 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual 5 WHEEL BALANCING 5.1 Wheel balancing procedure Balance the wheel in accordance with the following procedure. - activate the machine state «New wheel»; - prepare and mount the wheel (5.2); - in case of necessity change the type of balanced wheel: motor car or motorcycle wheel (5.3);...
p.17 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual 5.2.2 Motor-car wheel mounting Before balancing, clean the wheel to be balanced, and remove all weights, set previously. Mount the wheel on the shaft in accordance with figures 5.3 depending on the wheel rim design. а...
p.18 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual Parameters of the flange holes arrangement for wheel fastening bolts are given in table 5.1. The list of car models the wheels of which have the same fastening parameters is given in Appendix A. Table 5.1 Flange holes parameters Diameter of bolts arrangement, mm Number of bolts, pieces...
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p.19 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual а б Figure 5.4 – Taking measurements by the gauge arm When you press ESC the dimensions will return to the initial values as before the measurement start and the machine will be switched over to the state «New wheel». After measuring diameter and distance the machine automatically switches into weight setting scheme and width input.
p.20 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual Figure 5.6 - Measuring wheel width with a caliper When you press ESC the dimensions will return to the initial values as before the measurement start and the machine will be switched over to «New wheel» state. After entering the parameters you can measure imbalance.
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p.21 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual To set the stick-on weight removes the protective film from the weight. Fasten the weight in the upper position of the wheel (“12 h”) or in the lower position (“6 h”) on the distance in accordance with Figure 5.8.
p.22 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual 6 EXAMPLES OF WHEEL BALANCING 6.1 Standard wheel balancing An example of the standard car wheel balancing with clip-on weights is given below. If the machine is not in the state «New wheel» change to this state. If it’s for example, in the weight setting state, then press NEW WHEEL Press the key STOP for temporary brake actuation.
p.23 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual Figure 6.3 - The weight is set in the position “12 h” Lower the cover for check measurement. Wait for the wheel stop. Raise the cover. The information on weights will be imaged on the display. If the result is no equal «0 - 0» set additional weights or change the position of the existing ones and repeat the check measurement.
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p.24 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual a - input dimensions b - choose weight setting scheme Figure 6.6 - Input of alloy wheel parameters Lower the cover for measurement. Wait for the wheel stop. Raise the cover. The information on weights will be imaged on the display. Set the weight of the given mass in "12 h"...
p.25 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual 7 ADDITIONAL POSSIBILITIES 7.1 Effective alloy wheels balancing - SmartALU technology There are a lot of different types of alloy wheels so places of stick-on weights fastening can be different. As a result even in case of using a fault-free and well-calibrated machine the precise wheel balancing may need two or more cycles.
p.26 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual Figure 7.2 - Additional weight position After balancing the first wheel, balance the other wheel from the set in a regular way without input of dimensions. Calculated precise distance and diameter will be valid until input of new parameters. For effective balancing it is necessary to: ...
p.27 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual Figure 7.4 - Data input for the Split mode Figure 7.5 - Display image of weight setting in the Split mode Using the buttons SET set weights in accordance with the displayed information. The Split operation will be fulfilled in accordance with entered quantity and position of spokes in all ...
p.28 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual Movement smoothness may be improved if in the result of the optimization the heaviest place of the tyre (more solid or higher) will align to the place of the minimal rim diameter. It’s recommended to fulfil the optimization in case of the large wheel imbalance and high requirements to movement smoothness.
p.29 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual 7.6 Manual parameters setting In some cases when for example it is impossible to use the gauge arm it is possible to enter diameter and distance manually. Diameter should correspond to the wheel marking. Distance is an interval from the tip of the gauge arm in the initial position up to the rim.
p.30 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual 8 WHEEL BALANCER SETTING 8.1 Parameters setting In this state it’s possible to see the current parameters values and to change them. To enter the state «Parameters», being in the state «New wheel» it’s necessary to press the button MENU then choose a menu item «Parameters»...
p.31 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual 8.1.3 Null threshold (truck): 15…45 This item is for setting the null threshold for truck-car wheels. If the rated weight mass is lower than the null threshold, then the indicator will display "0”. For example, if the threshold is fixed equal to 30 grams, then with the weights mass from 1 to 29 grams the indicator will display “0”.
p.32 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual 8.2.2 Shaft calibration Remove all accessories from the shaft. Fulfill several measurements of imbalance. Being in «New wheel» state press the button MENU . Choose «Shaft calibration» state. Then after the request on the display lower the cover for the imbalance measurement. After the message about shaft calibration completion press the button EXIT .
p.33 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual 8.4 Imbalance sensors: testing and calibration The imbalance sensors calibration is fulfilled in case of incorrect measuring of weight masses while standard wheels balancing, if standard wheel balancing can't be fulfilled during one cycle. Imbalance sensors’...
p.34 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual During the calibration the angle position "12 h” should be especially observed while positioning the weight on the right. This angle error will lead to a constant angle displacement during measurements! 8.4.3 Imbalance sensors calibration (motor-car) Imbalance sensors calibration should be performed according to the results of imbalance measurement accuracy defining.
p.35 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 9.1 Messages The built-in fault detection system allows to promptly detect and precisely determine any fault or malfunctioning. In case of fault or incorrect usage the machine generates messages that are memorized by the machine.
p.36 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual 9.2 Other fault events and remedies T a b l e 9.2 Fault description Cause Remedy 1 No display image upon No power supply Check the power cable switching-on the machine Fuse is burn out Replace the fuse 2 The results of several Incorrect installation of the...
p.37 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual 10 MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 10.1 Maintenance 10.1.1 The maintenance of the machine is the necessary condition for providing the correct operation of the machine; the maintenance shall be fulfilled by the operating staff in accordance with the present manual.
p.38 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual 10.2.7 WARNING! It’s not allowed to operate the machine if the value of the «Safe start- up» is «no». Set the value «no» of the «Safe start-up» only for the duration of maintenance, observing all necessary safety rules! 10.3 Instructions for emergency cases 10.3.1 If an emergency situation in tire fitting area occurs, immediately de-energize the machine.
The warranty period is 12 months of the day of sale, but not more than 18 months of the day of production. Manufacturer’s address: 6950 EAST N AVENUE., KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 Tel: 269-382-5080 Fax: 269-382-5087 E-mail: customerservice@cartek.com www.cartek.com 13 CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE The wheel balancer model 80-2000T version _____________ Serial number ____________________, electronic module serial number __________ □...
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p.40 Wheel balancer 80-2000T. Operation Manual T a b l e A1 5 holes on rim in diameter 108 mm GAZ: Volga 3110 ALFA ROMEO: 166 CITROEN XM, XM-XM BREAK JAGUAR: X-TYPE FERRARI: 324, 512TR-MONDIAL-348-TESTAROSSA FORD: MONDEO-TRANSIT Connect, TRANSIT Connect Tourneo LANCIA Gamma, Kappa PEUGEOT: 605(’89-) RENAULT: R21/R25/Safrane/Espace/Laguna...
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