CONTENTS 1. SERVICE MODE ...................................2 2. TEST PROGRAM MENU ACCESS ..............................2 ENC ENCODER disc test ................................3 RPM Shaft rotation speed test ..............................4 SIG Pick-up signals test ................................4 dPy Display Test ..................................6 tAS Keyboard Test ..................................6 uFC Converter voltage-frequency test ............................6 RET Return ....................................7 ...
1. SERVICE MODE The machine can run in two different modes: • NORMAL Mode: this mode is pre-set upon activation of the machine and allows the wheels to be balanced. • SERVICE Mode: principally, this mode refers firstly to the SERVICE technical personnel and secondly to the end user. In SERVICE mode, several options are available to configure, calibrate, and test the machine.
To access the "TEST Programs" Menu, proceed as follows (See Figure F2.1): Enter the SERVICE mode by pressing [F+P3] Press keys [F+P9] to access the “TEST Programs” Menu; Browse the list of the Menus with keys [P4] or [P5] until the option required is displayed. The options available are listed in table T2.2;...
RPM Shaft rotation speed test This menu option allows you to run the shaft rotation speed test. When you access this option, the display shows the message RPM 000 as shown in figures F2.4 and F2.5. Figure F2.4: Shaft rotation speed test message Figure F2.5: Shaft rotation value message To perform a realistic measurement, we recommend mounting a medium size wheel on the shaft.
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It is used to balance heavy wheels (e.g. the wheels of a lorry) and, even if provided, it should not be used on balancing machines MEC 5, MEC 10, MEC 15 and MEC 20. If both pick-up signals differ from, but are similar to the values indicated in table T10.2 check if:...
dPy Display Test This menu option allows you to run the 7-segment display and LED test. Once you have accessed this menu option, you can switch the 7 different configurations of segments and LED units on and off to check their proper operation. A special configuration switches all the 7 display segments and LED units on (See figures F2.8 and F2.9).
RET Return This option allows you to return to the SERVICE mode, as shown in figures F2.14 and F2.15. Figure F2.14: Return message Figure F2.15: SERVICE mode message ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKE Calibration (if present) Description Enter the SERVICE mode by pressing [F+P3] Press [F+P9] enter in “TEST Programs”...
WHEEL GUARD MICRO SWITCH activation or deactivation Description Enter the SERVICE mode by pressing [F+P3] Press [F+P9] enter in “TEST Programs” menu. Browse the list of the Menus with keys [P4] or [P5] until the option required displayed. Press [F+P9] to confirm the option.
3. MENU PARAMETERS ACCESS (with password) The machine must be configured to enable the electronic control unit (CPU-C1C.X) to receive communications from the installed devices. The configuration is executed via the parameters MENU, available in SERVICE mode. The Parameters MENU allows you to run various operations reserved to technical personnel, such as re-setting the revolution counter - SPIN.
Gau Activation or deactivation of the distance/diameter sensor This menu option allows you to activate or deactivate the distance-diameter sensor. This is a double function: if the function is disabled, press [F+P5] to enable it and vice-versa. Description Enter the SERVICE mode by pressing [F+P3] Press [F+P5] enter in PARAMETERS MENU.
Lar Activation or deactivation of the width sensor (if present) When present, the external sensor must be installed according to the pictures provided below. Remove external sensor from the packaging. There are holes at the back of the wheel balancer to attach the external sensor. Place the flange of external sensor on the three holes.
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To activate or deactivate the width sensor, proceed as follow. Description Enter the SERVICE mode by pressing [F+P3] Press [F+P5] enter in PARAMETERS MENU. A password is required to enter this menu. Enter the password by pressing the keys in the sequence indicated within 5 seconds, or the machine will return to SERVICE mode: [P1]...
Activation or deactivation of the SONAR device (if present) Description Enter the SERVICE mode by pressing [F+P3] Press [F+P5] enter in PARAMETERS MENU. A password is required to enter this menu. Enter the password by pressing the keys in the sequence indicated within 5 seconds, or the machine will return to SERVICE mode: [P1]...
Activation or deactivation of the LASER device (if present) Description Enter the SERVICE mode by pressing [F+P3] Press [F+P5] enter in PARAMETERS MENU. A password is required to enter this menu. Enter the password by pressing the keys in the sequence indicated within 5 seconds, or the machine will return to SERVICE mode: [P1]...
Pbr Activation or deactivation of the clamping brake (if present) Description Enter the SERVICE mode by pressing [F+P3] Press [F+P5] enter in PARAMETERS MENU. A password is required to enter this menu. Enter the password by pressing the keys in the sequence indicated within 5 seconds, or the machine will return to SERVICE mode: [P1]...
iLL Activation or deactivation of the illumination LEDs (if present) This menu option allows you to automatically activate or deactivate the illumination LEDs. This is a double function: if the function is disabled, press keys [F+P5] to enable it and vice-versa. Description Enter the SERVICE mode by pressing [F+P3] Press [F+P5]...
SPn Revolution counter reset (spin) This menu option allows you to reset the machine revolution counter. Figure F3.5: Revolution counter reset message Confirm to reset the revolution counter (the LH display will show yEs). Press the keys [F+P5] to confirm or any other key to cancel the operation.
4. PICK-UP SPRING PRE-CHARGE REGULATION Equipment required: 6 mm hex wrench To function properly, the pick-up must be pre-charged with a spring. In order to do so, the spring must be compressed with a screw according to that described below: ALL PROCEDURES (INCLUDING MINOR) MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED STAFF;...
5. ACQUISITION DEVICES CALIBRATION MENU Enter the SERVICE mode by pressing [F+P3] Press the key [P1] to access the Sensor Calibration Menu; Browse the list of the menus with keys [P4] or [P5] until the option required is displayed. The menu options available are listed in table T5.1;...
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Description Enter the SERVICE mode by pressing [F+P3] Press [P1] to enter in Sensors Calibration Menu. Press [P1] to confirm the DISTANCE sensor calibration program. Take out the distance sensor and move it forwards and backwards to test whether the magnetic band takes correct readings. Example The values displayed are expressed in millimeters and must match the graduated...
DIA Diameter sensor calibration ATTENTION: these instructions are valid only for the diameter sensor with accelerator board. Description Enter the SERVICE mode by pressing [F+P3] Press [P1] to enter the Sensors Calibration Menu. Browse the list of the menus with [P4] or [P5] until the option required is displayed.
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Exit the “SERVICE” mode; place the distance/diameter sensor on the rim and check that displayed value matches the diameter rim. Take back the distance/diameter sensor in the not working position. Press [P1] to exit the DIAMETER sensor calibration program. Select the option “Ret”...
LAR Width sensor calibration (if present) Description Enter the SERVICE mode by pressing [F+P3] Press [P1] to enter the Sensors Calibration Menu. Browse the list of the menus with [P4] or [P5] until the option required is displayed. Press [P1] to confirm the WIDTH sensor calibration program.
Exit the “SERVICE” mode; place the width sensor on the rim and check that displayed value matches the width rim. Take back the width sensor in the not working position. Press [P1] exit the WIDTH sensor calibration program. Select the option “Ret” and confirm by pressing [P1] to exit.
Browse the list of the menus with [P4] or [P5] until the option required is displayed. Press [F+P5] confirm selection. default measurement of 520 mm of the distance from the Distance/Diameter sensor to the SONAR device is displayed. By means a measuring tape, measure the distance between diameter...
6. MACHINE CALIBRATION To function properly, the machine must be calibrated. Calibration allows storing the mechanical and electrical parameters specific to each machine so provide the best balancing results. 6.1 When to carry out machine calibration Table T6.1 lists the cases in which machine calibration should be carried out. Calibration must be carried out whenever one or more of the conditions listed are active.
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Fit the wheel on the shaft. Enter the wheel dimensions with [P1] , [P2] , [P3] to select the dimensions to be modified and [P4] or [P5] to change the values. If the dimensions of the wheel have been introduced before entering calibration...
6.3 Machine calibration for the MOTO wheel type The calibration for MOTO wheel type (motorcycle wheels) is completely separated from CAR/SUV wheel type because in the calibration for MOTO a specific adaptor for motorcycle wheels is used and this slightly the shaft balancing. If the calibration for MOTO wheel type has not been done and the user try to spin the wheel for balancing in the MOTO wheel type mode, the machine will not run and will display an error code ERR 031.
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At the end of the spin, the machine will display the writing h12 CAL. Apply the calibration weight on the internal side as shown in the picture. The calibration weight must be applied on the hole in the upper side. Move the motorcycle adaptor to a stable vertical position with the calibration weight in the upper side as shown in the picture.
How to exit the MOTO wheel type calibration At any time it is always possible to exit the calibration procedure during its progress by pressing repeatedly [F+P3] keys The machine will return to the SERVICE mode displaying the writing SER SER. To return to the NORMAL mode, press [F+P3] keys again.
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OPERATOR WARNING: Lack of machine Carry out calibration for the CAR/SUV Wheel EEP ERR CONFIRMATION calibration data or incorrect Type and/or for the MOTO Wheel Type. If the 5-10-15-20 calibration data. error persists, contact technical support. See also ERR030 and ERR031. OPERATOR ERROR: Pick-up channel A too Excessive imbalance or anomaly.
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OPERATOR WARNING: The flange for Put the flange for motorbikes exactly vertical NO VRT CONFIRMATION motorbikes was not exactly (and with the CAL reference on the upper part) 5-10-15-20 vertical when [P8] Start was then press [P8] Start. pressed during the MOTO Cal2 and Cal3 calibration phases.
8. ACOUSTIC SIGNALS The machine emits different acoustic signals based on its status. The acoustic signals are listed in table T8.1. Table T8.1: Acoustic signals Signal Meaning Notes Short beep Selecting a program or a function • Acquisition of a value; Long beep •...
10. TROUBLESHOOTING Table 10.1: Troubleshooting table Component Problem Cause Solution • It does not read all the positions (0 ÷ • Encoder disc dirty. • Clean the encoder disc. ENCODER DISC • • 255). Encoder disc cable Replace the board and •...
11. WIRING DIAGRAM It is possible to order the following codes: 1 – Cod. 21201028: CPU C1C.X BOARD 2 – Cod. 21201019: PWRB2X POWER SUPPLY BOARD Technical Support Manual – 05/2018 Rel. 2.1.3 Page 35...
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