Aston Global AWB-139CML Installation Operation User Manual

Aston Global AWB-139CML Installation Operation User Manual

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Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User's Manual
INSTALLATION & OPERATION
USER'S MANUAL
Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139CML
ASTON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
www.astontechusa.com

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  • Page 1 Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual INSTALLATION & OPERATION USER’S MANUAL Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139CML ASTON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. www.astontechusa.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Warning……………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Owner’s Responsibility……………………………………………………………….. 3 Important Safety Instructions..………………………………………………………... 4 Start Up………………………………………………………………………………...5 Operation Instructions………………………………………………………………… 5 1.1 Display Overview………………………………………………………………… 4 1.2 Keypad Overview………………………………………………………………… 6 1.3 Key Combination Overview……………………………………………………….8 Ready to Balance a Wheel...……………………………………………………….9 1.4.1 Mounting a Wheel onto the Spin Shaft……………………………………….…9 1.4.2 Back Centering-Cone Mounting………………………………………………...9 1.4.3 Front Centering-Cone Mounting……………………………………………….10...
  • Page 3 Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual 1.6.4 HIDE SPLIT weight program………………………………………………….22 1.6.5 OPT- Match Mount Program……..……………………………………………23 1.6.6 Static Balancing………………………………………………………………...24 1.6.7 Motorcycle wheel balancing…………………………………………………...24 Balancing Calibration…………………………………………………………….25 2.2 Distance A Calibration…………………………………………………………...26 2.3 Diameter D Calibration…………………………………………………………..26 2.4 Width W Calibration……………………………………………………………..27 System Alarm Codes..……………………………………………………………27 Warranty…………………………………………………………………………….29 www.astontechusa.com...
  • Page 4: Warning

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual Warning! FAILURE TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT AS DIRECTED MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. BY USING THIS PRODUCT, YOU AGREE THAT YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND AND COMPREHEND THE FULL CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING UNIT • Keep the machine away from moist, corrosive and hot surrounding. • Protective goggles, safety glasses, or a face shield must be worn by the operator. Care should be taken to see that all eye and face safety precautions are followed by the operator.
  • Page 6: Start Up

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual Start up. Make sure the voltage is within the range stated in the label, and the wire is properly 1) grounded. Switch on the wheel balancer, the system indicates as follows. 2) OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 1.1.
  • Page 7: Keypad Overview

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual INNER (left) Weight Display Window. Function Indicator, light is on when the Optimization Program is activated. OUTER (right) Weight Display Window 10. Hidden Weight Function Indicator (under ALU-S mode), light is on when the HIDE Program is activated.
  • Page 8 Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual STOP Key: Press STOP key to perform the following functions in each different status: USER Key: Repeat pressing this key to toggle to choose the · Stop spin cycle in emergency when the wheel is desired user working spinning environment.
  • Page 9: Key Combination Overview

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual 1.3. K OMBINATION VERVIEW FUNCTIONS KEY IN PROCEDURE OMBINATION Spin Mode Setting Press and hold the STOP key and Auto spin = Wheel spin after then press the C key, hold for 5 protection hood is lowered down.
  • Page 10: Ready To Balance A Wheel

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual Press both Fn and Vehicle- Optimization (OPT) MODE keys to enter OPT Program. To enter OPT program. See detail in the section program. OPT Optimization Program. Press both Fn and ALU keys to ALU Program.
  • Page 11: Front Centering-Cone Mounting

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual 1) Make sure the pressure cup is attached to the quick hub wing nut. 2) Select the centering-cone that best fits the center hole in the rim. Slide the centering-cone over the thread shaft with the larger diameter towards the flange, small diameter joining the center hole of the rim.
  • Page 12: Universal Adaptor Mounting (Optional)

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual 1.4.4 Universal Adaptor Mounting (optional) For wheel without center hole you must use the optional Universal Adaptor. For Universal Adopter details see in the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s manual. Enter Wheel Data Wheel dimension data must be entered before a wheel can be balanced. There are 2 ways to enter wheel data A, D and W, manual entry and automatic entry.
  • Page 13: Rim Diameter D

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual Press A+ or A- key to set the distance value as per reading, and see it shows on the rim distance A display window. 1.5.1.2. Rim Diameter Read imprint for rated diameter value from tire sidewall or rim.
  • Page 14: Automatic Data Entry

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual Press <T to activate the width data manual input. Press W+ to set the width value as per reading, and see it shows on the rim distance A display window. 1.5.2. Automatic Data Entry For auto entry models, wheel data can be set automatically with the electronic measuring arms built in the machine.
  • Page 15: Rim Width W

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual Position of the measuring arm shall be correctly placed to ensure accurate data acquisition. If an incorrect value has been acquired during measurement, move the arm back to home position and repeat the operation. Rim width 1.5.2.2.
  • Page 16: Standard Dynamic Balance

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual standard dynamic The wheel balancer sets balancing as default mode. As shown in the picture, the balancing mode indicator is in standard dynamic balancing mode, which shows clip on type weights are to be fitted on both sides of the rim flange. Operation steps A, W Set wheel data...
  • Page 17 Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual Indication Bar Display Upper lights on All lights on Lower lights on Turn wheel forward In position Turn wheel backward 12 O’clock STEP 2: Apply a balancing weight with displayed amount to the INNER plane in "TDC"...
  • Page 18 Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual Press STOP key to unlock the wheel (user can also turn the wheel backward o unlock the wheel), search 2 weight position (i.e. OUTER (right) side) with the same way described on step STEP 4 Apply a balancing weight with displayed amount to the OUTER (right) plane in the position on the rim at top dead center 12 o'clock.
  • Page 19: Standard Alu Programs

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual ➢ The facts described above might cause an unsatisfied balancing result, if such cases happen, it is recommended to remove the applied weights from the rim and redo the balancing. Always check if the balancing weights (clip-on or stick-on weights) are securely applied onto the rim.
  • Page 20: Alu-S Program

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual balancing. STEP 3: Search weight as per the procedures described in the section of standard dynamic balancing. STEP 4: Apply balancing weights as per the selected ALU program illustrated. STEP 5: Proceed a test spin to check the balancing correction result ⚫...
  • Page 21 Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual However, it is preferable to select balancing planes as far apart as possible to reduce the quantity of weights to be applied, normally, the distance between 2 planes shall be more than 38 mm (1.5 inches). Definitions: = Distance of INNER (left) plane INNER (left) plane diameter.
  • Page 22 Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual ⚫ Spin the Wheel Proceed a wheel spin as per indication described in the chapter of Standard Dynamic balancing. Position Search and Weight Application As the wheel stops, follow the method described in the section of STANDARD DYNAMIC BALANCING, rotate the wheel to the position of INNER (left) plane for weight application, the INNER (left) position indication bar is fully illuminated, the wheel is locked with the solenoid activated.
  • Page 23: Hide Split Weight Program

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual 1.6.4 HIDE SPLIT weight program (available with ALU-S only) The HIDE weight program is to split 1 weight in the OUTER (right) plane into 2 weights placed in hidden positions behind 2 spokes of the alloy rim. Follow the ALU-S procedure, after the spin test done, press key to enter the HIDE Weight Program,...
  • Page 24: Opt- Match Mount Program

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual Select the relevant weight and apply it as per the same procedure of weight application for OUTER (right) plane described in section ALU-S PROGRAM. Repeat the above described procedure to apply the relevant weight behind the 2nd spoke.
  • Page 25: Static Balancing

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual ⚫ Rotate the wheel until the position indication bars are showing: ⚫ Mark a line on the rim wall at top center 12 o'clock position. ⚫ Use a tire changer to match tire wall and rim markings. 1.6.6 Static Balancing Instead of applying weights on both INNER (left) and OUTER (right) side, to balance a wheel by using a single counter weight on a single position is called Static Balancing.
  • Page 26: Balancing Calibration

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual CALIBRATIONS 2.1. Balancing Calibration ⚫ Use a wheel with steel rim of average dimension (for example, 6''x 15'') mount it properly on the spin shaft. Enter wheel data A,W correctly. ⚫ Press Fn keys to enter calibration.
  • Page 27: Distance A Calibration

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual ⚫ Proceed a spin again, when the wheel stops spinning, the display shows as the picture illustrated. ⚫ Press key to save the calibration data and complete the calibration. 2.2 Distance Calibration (Available with Auto data entry models only) ⚫...
  • Page 28: Width W Calibration

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual ⚫ Mount a wheel on the spin shaft, use D+ /D- key to enter the rim diameter (for example 15 inches), pull out the front measure arm and make the tip contact the rim, as shown in the picture.
  • Page 29 Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual running. C: Check power supply voltage Case 2: Case 2: Motor is running A: Check if the sensor works. but the optical sensor fails to B: Check if encoder plate is normal deliver signal Press key to reset.
  • Page 30: Warranty

    Aston Magnetic Levitation Wheel Balancer AWB-139ML User’s Manual Check power supply voltage Press key to reset. Check if the wheel was blocked. Such as blocking by wheel lift. Motor is over load. Press key to reset. Motor winding sensor is Check if the motor sensor wires normal Press abnormal...

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