Launch KWA-300 User Manual

Launch KWA-300 User Manual

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  • Page 2 LAUNCH or its affiliates. In other countries where any of the LAUNCH trademarks, service marks, domain names, logos and company names are not registered,...
  • Page 3 Safety equipment may not be removed and/or influencing operation. disabled. Don’t place KWA-300 3D on a vibrated object or an oblique surface. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture. Turn off the power after operation. Check all bolts Any work on the electrical installation may only and parts after maintenance, and tighten the be performed by electricians.
  • Page 4 LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner been taken. The operator of the machine has the the prevention of personal injuries. obligation to plan these actions and check their If the warning triangle with the wording “danger” is on a compliance. safety notice, hazards for the machine, material and the environment are not excluded.
  • Page 5 LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Working on the electrical equipment: Repairs on electrical equipment of the machine may only be performed by trained electricians! Electrical equipment must be routinely inspected! Re-attach any loose connections! Immediately replace damaged lines/cables! Always keep housings of electrical equipment closed!
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Mouse and Keyboard does not Respond....5-1 Track width Difference ..........1-3 Printer does not Respond .........5-1 Left (right) lateral offset angle ........3 KWA-300 3D Program Does Not Run.......5-1 Axle offset angle .............1-3 Why the blocking tip box does not appear when you Delay angle.............1-3 turn the steering wheel and block the rear target?..5-1...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Introduction Introduction Thank you for using KWA-300 3D wheel aligner manufactured by LAUNCH TECH CO., LTD. Definition KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner is a precision measurement instrument designed to measure the wheel alignment parameters and compare them with the specifications provided by vehicle manufacturer.
  • Page 8: Caster

    LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Introduction positive caster. Toe-out on Turns Toe-out on turns is defined as the difference of the steering angle between the two front wheels when turning left or right by 20°as shown in Figure 1.5. The...
  • Page 9: Wheelbase Difference

    If the Complete test: The KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner wheelbases are available from the vehicle specifications, can be used to measure the most wheel alignment...
  • Page 10: Specification

    <1mm (left to right); <2mm (front to back) right rail of lift Working Principle The working framework of KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner is as shown in Fig.1.9. The whole system is composed of data collecting system and data processing system.
  • Page 11 The data processing system is the main unit of KWA-300 3D. It consists of a computer, power supply system and interfaces. Its function is to execute the operation commands, process the data and display the information together with the original data of vehicle manufacturer.
  • Page 12: Structures

    The accurate calibration for camera has been performed during first installation, so it is not necessary for user to calibrate it when using the instrument. Fig.2.2 The two posts of KWA-300 3D wheel aligner are used for holding and fastening the CCD cameras and their...
  • Page 13: Wheel Clamps And Targets

    KWA-300 3D wheel aligner, which should be fixed on the ground at first installation, and should be protected with the bushing. Ensure to prevent the liquid from entering...
  • Page 14: Brake Pedal Depressor

    LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Structures Brake Pedal Depressor KWA-300 3D has a brake pedal depressor as shown in Fig.2.7. It is used to hold the brake pedal down. Fig.2.7 Brake pedal depressor...
  • Page 15: Basic Operation Procedures

    LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Basic Operation Procedures Basic Operation Procedures Get Vehicle Information Ask the owner for vehicle drivability problems, symptoms, and wheel alignment history, and find out vehicle information such as make, model and year, etc. Check each chassis part carefully, including rubber boot, bearing, rock arm, tripod end, shock absorber, tie rod end and steering mechanism, for any looseness or wear.
  • Page 16: Operation Instructions

    LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions and [Exit]. See Fig.4.2 Operation Instructions Preparation Ask the owner for vehicle drivability problems and symptoms, wheel alignment history, and find out vehicle information such as make, model and year, etc. Drive the vehicle onto the lift or over the pit, ensure that the front wheels are centered with the turntables;...
  • Page 17 LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions Management] - [Commonly used data management]). [Selected from standard data]: If there is no the vehicle model you want, you can directly search for the vehicle model you want from the standard database, and directly perform the next-step operation (...
  • Page 18 LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions According to the prompts on the interface of [Vehicle value(s) is (are) not within the standard range, please adjustment Help], please perform level check the vehicle status, and adjust the corresponding measurement for four suspensions by the way of using...
  • Page 19: Rolling Run-Out Compensation

    LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions the abnormal target image. Rolling Run-out Compensation 6. Please remove the transition bridges away from Rolling run-out compensation is mainly used for getting lift after finishing rolling run-out the inherent parameters of the targets before the normal compensation measurement.
  • Page 20 LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions intersection point of steering axes and road surface be in front of the adherent point between tire and the ground, which can make use of the resistance from the road surface to the tire to keep the vehicle driven straight-ahead.
  • Page 21: Rear Axle Measurement

    LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions [Figure format]: Figure format data display mode is newly added in the system. Click [System Setting] and select [Switch between Letter Format and Figure Format]. The interface is as shown in Fig.4.18. Double click Put up the vehicle body Fig.4.19...
  • Page 22: Front Axle Measurement

    LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions geometry according to the prompts on the interface. Click pushbutton to select the parameters of standard vehicle model. If the parameter values of wheelbase and front/rear track width are contained in the standard database, each angle value displayed on the screen will automatically be converted into length value with the unit of mm.
  • Page 23 LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions [Toe-in curve change] provides the special measurement methods relative to some vehicle models of VOLKSWAGE and AUDI, etc. First, the operator must HELP for vehicle Double click adjust the toe-in curve changes of these kinds of...
  • Page 24: Print Report

    LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions Print Report Print Report can print and save the alignment data of the vehicle under test. The interface is as shown in Fig.4.32. Vehicle license plate Client information number Fig.4.29 Save Put down the vehicle to position B1. Adjust the...
  • Page 25: Quick Measurement

    LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions saving). [Print]: To print the alignment data of the vehicle under test in the format of form or image (Please refer to [System management] – [Report setting] for the format setting of the report form).
  • Page 26: System Management

    LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions is as shown in Fig.4.36. User information The information of maintenance station is mainly used to record the contact method of the maintenance station and the information of the maintenance technician. This kind of information can be imported to report forms,...
  • Page 27: Oem Specs

    LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions addition, this interface provides the function of adding the user-defined data. The operator can add by him-self (or her-self) all the vehicle model information which the standard database does not has. This system is fit more for the service data application.
  • Page 28: Frequent Model

    LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions information and operating demo animation to fully help Frequent Model the testing personnel who contacts this system for the In order to speed up the information search, the system first time; [Special version]: for experienced operator, too...
  • Page 29: Select Language

    LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions [Report form 2]: Format 2 is for concise report form, Start to backup which lists the data information before and after adjustment only. [Report form 3]: Format 3 is for fig report form. The Select path interface is as shown in Fig.4.47.
  • Page 30: Target Monitoring

    LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions Save Print Log column Fig.4.53 Enter the password, and click [OK] button, the interface is as shown in Fig.4.54. Fig.4.51 Operating procedures: [Log column]: To shown the abnormal conditions of the equipment usage in each year.
  • Page 31: Print

    LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions report form). Help User can press F1 key or click [HELP] button to enter the help system on any interface. The help subject depends on the content of the current screen. User can also select [Content] or [Index] to enter the help subject after entering the help system, see Fig.4.58.
  • Page 32: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    LAUNCH KWA-300 3D Wireless Wheel Aligner When you turn the steering Frequently Asked wheel, the tip box appears in case of the light path has been Questions (FAQ) blocked, how to handle it? If the tip box appears among the 20º area, please stop...
  • Page 33: Maintenance

    The targets of KWA-300 3D wheel aligner are the Generally speaking, it is not necessary to lubricate the key components for testing, do not damage their turntables frequently.
  • Page 34 Final determination of defects shall be made by LAUNCH in accordance with procedures established by LAUNCH. No agent, employee, or representative of LAUNCH has any authority to bind LAUNCH to any affirmation, representation, or warranty concerning LAUNCH automotive meters, except as stated herein.

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