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EQUILIBRATRICE
WHEEL BALANCER
ÉQUILIBREUSE
EQUILIBRADORA
B 215 Evo
B 225 Evo
Cod. 4-119451B del 03/2018
Manuale d'uso
Operator's manual
Utilisation et entretien
Betriebs und Wartungsanleitung
Uso y mantenimiento
Tel. +39 0522/736087 - Fax 0522/736716
www.hpa-faip.it - e-mail: info@hpa-faip.it

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  • Page 1 EQUILIBRATRICE WHEEL BALANCER ÉQUILIBREUSE AUSWUCHTMASCHINE EQUILIBRADORA B 215 Evo B 225 Evo Cod. 4-119451B del 03/2018 Italiano Manuale d’uso English Operator’s manual Français Utilisation et entretien Deutsch Betriebs und Wartungsanleitung Español Uso y mantenimiento Tel. +39 0522/736087 - Fax 0522/736716...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TRANSLATION FROM ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS (ITALIAN) CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ....................69 TRANSPORT, STORAGE AND HANDLING ............ 70 INSTALLATION ....................71 ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP................... 74 COMPRESSED AIR HOOK-UP ................ 75 SAFETY REGULATIONS................... 75 MAIN FEATURES ....................77 TECHNICAL DATA .................... 78 STANDARD EQUIPMENT ................79 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF USE ..............
  • Page 3 15.2. SET UP – SELECTING THE MODE FOR ACQUIRING WHEEL DIMENSIONS IN BALANCING PROGRAMMES ALU1 AND ALU2 ..106 15.3. SET UP - UNBALANCE UNIT OF MEASURE........107 15.4. SET UP - UNBALANCE ROUNDING-OFF ........... 108 15.5. AUTOMATIC POSITION SEARCH............109 15.6.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The purpose of this manual is to provide the owner and operator with effective and safe instructions for the use and maintenance of the wheel balancer. Follow all of the instructions carefully and your machine will assist you in your work and give long-lasting and efficient service, in keeping with manufacturer traditions.

  • Page 5: Transport, Storage And Handling

    TRANSPORT, STORAGE AND HANDLING Handling and manoeuvring before installation The basic wheel balancer packaging consists of 1 wooden crate containing: - the wheel balancer - equipment; Before installation, the wheel balancer must be shipped in its original packaging, making sure that the machine is maintained in the position indicated on the outer packaging. The machine can be moved by placing the packaging on a wheeled trolley or inserting the forks of a fork lift truck in the relative slots in the pallet (Fig.

  • Page 6: Installation

    CAUTION Always unplug the power supply cable from the socket before moving the machine. CAUTION Never apply force to the wheel spin shaft when moving the machine. INSTALLATION CAUTION Take the utmost care when unpacking, assembling, lifting and setting up the machine as indicated below.
  • Page 7 plus the maximum load allowed. The support base on the floor and the envisaged fixing means must also be taken into account. Environmental operating conditions must comply with the following requirements: - relative humidity ranging from 30% to 80% (without condensation); - temperature ranging from 0° to +50°C. WARNING For information concerning the technical features, warnings and maintenance instructions consult the related operator manuals provided with the documentation of the machine.
  • Page 8 Fitting the external mechanical sensor and relative support (if available) - Fasten the external sensor support to the wheel balancer body using the three screws supplied with the machine (A, fig.5b); - Insert the external sensor pin (B, fig.5b) in the sensor support bush (C, fig.5b); - Screw the screw (D, fig.5b) bringing it closer to the sensor pin without touching it;...

  • Page 9: Electrical Hook-Up

    ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP On request, the wheel balancer can be set up by the manufacturer to operate with the power supply available in the place of installation. The set-up data for each machine are given on the machine data plate and on a special label attached to the power supply connection cable. CAUTION Any operations for hooking up to the workshop electrical board must be carried out only by qualified technicians in compliance with the regulations in force, under the responsibility...

  • Page 10: Compressed Air Hook-Up

    CAUTION For the machine correct functioning it is vital to have a good ground connection. NEVER connect the machine ground wire to a gas pipe, water pipe, telephone cable or any other unsuitable object. COMPRESSED AIR HOOK-UP WARNING The compressed air hook-up may only be performed if the pneumatic ring nut is sup- plied (optional accessory supplied on request).
  • Page 11 - read this booklet carefully and learn how to use the machine correctly and safely; - always keep this user manual in a place where it can be readily consulted and do not fail to refer to it. CAUTION Do not remove or deface the DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION or INSTRUCTION decals. Replace any missing or illegible decals.

  • Page 12: Main Features

    MAIN FEATURES - Low balancing speed: • minimises wheel spin times; • reduces risk due to rotating parts; • saves energy. - Automatic sensor for distance and diameter measurement. - Automatic mechanical sensor for width measurement (if present). - LaserRay pointer system, ie laser line within the automatic detection arm to indicate balancing plane acquisition position (available on request).

  • Page 13: Technical Data

    • CLIP: using the weight-holder terminal in the ALUP balancing programmes (in all the other H12 balancing programmes) - LED light (if present). - LASER indicator (if present). TECHNICAL DATA - Single-phase power supply voltage ....100/115 ±10%, 200/230 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz - Rated power ........................100 W - Rated current ..............

  • Page 14: Standard Equipment

    Working range • settable rim width ....................from 1.5" to 25" • rim diameter measurable with the sensor (version with automatic sensor) .from 11” to 28” • settable rim diameter from .....................1" to 35" • max. wheel/machine distance ..................360 mm • max. wheel width .......................600 mm • Max. wheel diameter .......................1117 mm - Max. wheel weight ........................75 kg - Machine weight (without accessories) and without the external measuring sensor ..70 kg - Machine weight (without accessories) and with the external measuring sensor .....

  • Page 15: General Conditions Of Use

    GENERAL CONDITIONS OF USE The equipment is intended for professional use only. CAUTION Only one operator at a time can work with the machine. The wheel balancers described in this manual must be used exclusively to measure the extent and position of car wheel unbalances, within the limits specified in the Technical specification section.

  • Page 16: Display Panel

    DISPLAY PANEL DISPLAY PANEL - STATUS ICON STATUS ICON DESCRIPTION Unbalance rounding-off to 5 grams or 0.25 ounc- Unbalance rounding-off If off, the rounding-off is to 1 gram or 0.10 ounce. Car environment active, the balancing pro- Car environ- grammes are dedicated to wheels for cars and ment lightweight transport vehicles.

  • Page 17: Display Panel - Control Keypad

    STATUS ICON DESCRIPTION Hidden Weight function active (with car mode Hidden weight: active) or Spilt Weight function (with motorcycle mode active). Operator 2 Operator 2 active. If off, the active operator is 1. Optimisation Unbalance optimisation function active (OPT). Unbalance cali- Unbalance calibration function active.

  • Page 18: Switching On The Machine

    Multifunction key 1. In balancing mode, press this key to select the type Internal weight of weight to use on the inner side of the wheel. selection/De- 2. In the menu press this key to navigate. crease 3. When entering dimensions manually, press this key to decrease the displayed value.

  • Page 19: Balancing Programme Selection

    - active sensor rounding-off (version with digital sensor); - default geometric values: width = 5.5”, diameter = 14”, distance = 150 mm. Now the operator can set the data of the wheel to be balanced or select one of the pro- grammes available.

  • Page 20: Entering Wheel Dimensions (Alu1P And Alu2P Programmes Excluded)

    adhesive weight to clip weight to apply ALU 5 apply manually at the manually at the 12 o'clock 12* o'clock position. position clip or adhesive weight to apply manually at the 12 o'clock position either on the outer or inner side or at the centre of the rim well clip weight to be applied manually at the 12 o'clock position Adhesive weight to...
  • Page 21 When the measurement is stored, the value of the distance acquired by the machine will remain visible on the left display: - if only one measurement is taken, the machine interprets the presence of a rim with balancing using a clip weight on both sides (Dynamic Balancing Programme); - moving the arm to the rest position, the machine will set up for the manual WIDTH entry;...
  • Page 22 After completing the wheel data update, press the button to exit and display the unbalance values recalculated according to the new dimensions, or to perform a wheel spin. - if two subsequent measurements are taken inside the rim on two balancing planes, the machine interprets the presence of a rim with balancing using a clip weight on the inner plane and an adhesive weight on the external one (ALU 2P).
  • Page 23 For models with automatic inner (distance and diameter) sensor and automatic and outer mechanical (width) measuring sensors To enter the distance, diameter and width values automatically, proceed as follows: - bring the automatic internal measuring arm (A, Fig. 8) into contact with the inner side of the rim as shown in Fig.
  • Page 24 - press the button - measure the width of the rim using the calliper provided (Fig. 12) - modify the width value (-b-) displayed by pressing the keys until the desired value is set. The displayed values can be increased or decreased quickly by keeping the keys pressed.

  • Page 25: Entering Wheel Dimensions In Balancing Programmes Alu1P Or Alu2P

    pressing the keys until the read number is set - on completion, press to display the unbalance values recalculated on the basis of the new dimensions, or to perform a wheel spin. WARNING If the diameter and distance values between the two balancing planes, recalculated on a statistical basis starting from the rated geometric data of the wheel, exceed the normally accepted interval stated in the technical data section, the message "A 5"...
  • Page 26 Centre of the notch in the weight holder Centre of the notch in the holder without the weight holder - Return the measuring arm to the rest position. Automatically the machine will setup in the ALUP balancing programmes (FSP programme). - Carry out a spin.
  • Page 27 ously measured distance d2. - Press the key again to set the machine for entering the nominal wheel diameter. - Read the rated rim diameter value on the tyre. - Modify the value displayed on the right display by pressing the keys to get the previously measured nominal diameter.

  • Page 28: Entering Dimensions In The Motorcycle Programmes

    PLAN DETECTION BY LASERRAY POINTER (IF PRESENTED) Geometry data detection for real balancing plans for the ap- plication of adhesive weights can be facilitated by the laser line on the automatic detector lever. To enable this line, it is necessary to press the button on the automatic arm (A, Fig.15b).

  • Page 29: Unbalance Display Without Rounding-Off

    CAUTION During machine use, personnel may not be present in the area enclosed by the section- ing in Fig. 4. 7. UNBALANCE DISPLAY WITHOUT ROUNDING-OFF When started up, the machine is set to display the unbalance values at five-gramme incre- ments, i.e.
  • Page 30 is equal to zero, the wheel is stopped in the inner side weight application position. By simultaneously pressing , automatic search for the second side position is activated. This function is described at length in the AUTOMATIC POSITION SEARCH section. • Manually applied adhesive weights - Select the first side to be balanced. - Turn the wheel until the central element of the corresponding position indicator lights - Apply the indicated balancing weight in the position of the rim corresponding to 12 o'clock.

  • Page 31: Applying Balancing Weights In The Alu1P Or Alu2P Programmes

    9. APPLYING BALANCING WEIGHTS IN ALU1P OR ALU2P PROGRAMMES • A dhesive weights applied with the weight-holder device (if provided) and after changing the application position from 12 o'clock with the CLIP in the “Adhesive weight applica- tion position” setup menu Select the first side to be balanced. Turn the wheel until the central element of the corresponding position indicator lights up.
  • Page 32 10 Perform a test wheel spin to check the balancing accuracy. The rim surface must be perfectly clean to make the weight stick efficiently to the rim. If necessary, clean the surface using suitable cleansing products. • Manually applied adhesive weights 1 Select the first side to be balanced 2 Turn the wheel until the central element of the corresponding position indicator lights 3 Apply the adhesive weight manually in the position in which the relative plane was measured, using the centre of gravity of the weight itself as reference.

  • Page 33: Program For Positioning The Weights Behind The Spokes "Hidden Weight" (Only With Alu 1P And Alu 2P Programmes)

    becomes zero when the position for application of the weight is reached, is shown on the other display. IN THE MACHINE VERSION WITH MANUAL SENSOR with the wheel in a centred position, the machine indicates the unbalance value on a display, whereas the other display shows the message "d1" or "d2" alternately to the distance value of the plane corresponding to the body.
  • Page 34 To use this programme, proceed as follows: 1 Turn the wheel until the central element of the corresponding position indicator lights It is recommended to keep the wheel in position using the pedal brake. 2 Press the key to activate the programme. Programme activation is indicated by the illumination of the LED on the display panel.
  • Page 35 "Applying balancing weights in ALU1P or ALU2P balancing programmes". The Hidden Weight function is combined with the SHIFT PLANES function to allow the use of balancing weights in multiples of 5 grams Notes: - The Hidden Weight procedure can be quit at any time by simply pressing the - The Hidden Weight procedure is automatically deactivated by performing a wheel spin.
  • Page 36 12. UNBALANCE OPTIMISATION PROGRAMME “OPT” This procedure minimises any vibration still present on the vehicle while running even after accurate balancing, thus minimising the rim-tyre coupling run-out. Based on our experiences, the programme can be recalled every time it is convenient to minimise the running noise produced by the vibrations mentioned above.
  • Page 37 OPERATING PHASES - turn the wheel until it is in the position shown by the position indicators - use chalk to make a double mark on the outer side of the tyre at the 12 o’clock position Note: in this phase, press the key to display: the first time the key is pressed, the actual unbalance values of the wheel as currently mounted on the wheel balancer;...
  • Page 38 is impossible, press the key and the machine will provide the instructions for completing the programme without reversing the tyre. 13. ENABLING THE OTHER OPERATOR This programme makes it possible for two different operators to use the machine at the same time due to the presence of two different working environments.
  • Page 39 Proceed as follows to recall this programme: • press the • use the keys to search for -SP in- • p ress the key to display the total number of spins performed by the machine since its first start-up (tot SPi) • p ress the key to display the number of spins performed since the last sensitivity calibration (CAL SPi).
  • Page 40 • press the • use the keys to search for SEt UP • press the key. 15.1. SET UP - SELECTING VEHICLE TYPE (CAR-MOTORCYCLE) Configuration used for enabling motorcycle wheel balancing functions. Proceed as follows to recall this programme: - press the - use the keys to search for SEt UP - press the key to confirm - use the...
  • Page 41 - remove the hub; - insert the two screws that are supplied in the holes on the wheel contact flange; - tighten the screws on the adapter making sure that it rests on the flange correctly; - montare l’albero da moto sull’adattatore; - mount the wheel after selecting the centring cones (one for each side of the wheel), tighten with the appropriate ring nut using the spacers necessary for...
  • Page 42 - press the key to change the setting: or ALU P: to activate the ALUP balancing programmes. These programmes are used for maximum precision balancing on light aluminium rims that require the application of both weights on the same side (inner) in relation to the rim disk. This type of wheel balancer is particularly suitable for application of adhesive weights on the rim, thanks to the forward position of the wheel in relation to the body, which allows a large zone on the inside of the rim to be accessed freely.
  • Page 43 - press the key to confirm and exit. It is possible to quickly set the unit of measure in grams or ounces by pressing and hold- ing the key for at least six seconds 15.4. SET UP - UNBALANCE ROUNDING- The machine may be set to display the unbalance values in five-gramme increments i.e.
  • Page 44 15.5. AUTOMATIC POSITION SEARCH (RPA) When the automatic position search programme is activated, the machine stops the wheel in the position for application of the outer side weight at the end of every balancing spin; if it is equal to zero, the wheel is stopped in the inner side weight application position. Press the button to search for the second side position with the guard raised. Proceed as follows to deactivate the automatic position search programme: - press the - use the...
  • Page 45 - press the key to confirm - use the keys to search for OPt on (OPt oFF if disabled) - press the key to change the setting: OPt on to activate the display of the alarm indicator light or OPt oFF to deactivate the display of the alarm indicator light - press the key to confirm and exit.
  • Page 46 15.8. SET UP - RIM WIDTH DISPLAY UNIT OF MEASUREMENT The machine may be set to display the rim width unit of measurement in inches or mil- limetres. Proceed as follows to modify this configuration: - press the - use the keys to search for SEt UP - press the key to confirm...
  • Page 47 - use the keys to search for biP on (biP oFF if the beeper is disabled) - press the key to change the setting: biP on to activate the beeper or biP oFF to deactivate the beeper - press the key to confirm and exit.
  • Page 48 TYPE OF WEIGHT CONFIGURATION WEIGHT APPLICATION POSITION TO BE APPLIED SELECTED Adhesive TABLE A (if applicable) using the weight-holder terminal in the ALU1P/ALU2P balancing programmes, or manually, taking the centre of the gripper Adhesive cavity as your reference for the midway point of the weight, or using the 12 o'clock position for ALU Statistics programmes Adhesive...
  • Page 49 Adhesive weight applica- Adhesive weight applica- Type Balancing Program tion position Plan A tion position Plan B LASER STATIC - press the key to confirm and exit. 15.11. SET UP - BRIGHTNESS DISPLAY SETTING The machine allows the operator to change the brightness of the display according to your needs.
  • Page 50 15.12. SET UP - LED LIGHT (IF AVAILABLE) The machine allows the operator to disable or modify the lighting mode. Proceed as follows to make these settings: - press the button - use the keys to search for SEt UP - press the key to confirm - use the...
  • Page 51 - press the key to confirm - use the keys to search for LAS on (LAS oFF if previously set) - press the key to change the setting: LAS on to enable the laser device or LAS oFF to disable the laser device - press the key to confirm and exit.
  • Page 52 2. The machine will display the following message: • CAL on the left-hand display; • GO on the right-hand display. 3. Perform a first spin. 4. At the end of the spin, fix the calibration weight supplied with the machine on the shaft assembly bell as indicated in figure 5.
  • Page 53 • E flashing on the right display 2. Bring the automatic sensor arm into contact with the wheel contact flange as shown in Fig.25. 3. Press the key to confirm the sensor position. 4. Return the arm to the rest position 
 Notes: If the calibration has been carried out successfully, a confirmation message will be displayed. If the A20 message is displayed, the sensor position in the calibration phase is not correct.
  • Page 54 A Cr Contact the technical support centre. – E – Error messages Absence of sensitivity calibration. Perform the sensitivity calibration procedure. Error condition during sensitivity calibration. Repeat sensitivity calibration paying attention to the first spin, which must be performed with the wheel as in the successive spins. Take particular care NOT to knock the machine during calibration.
  • Page 55 19. OTHER MESSAGES - This message indicates the valve of the wheel that must be brought to OP.1 the 12 o'clock position during phases 1 and 5 of optimisation (OPt). - This message indicates that the position of the valve must be moved OP.2 180 180° with respect to the previous position (12 o'clock).
  • Page 56 - This message indicates the correct position for applying the calibration -- I weight in the unbalance calibration programme at the end of the second spin. End CAL - This message indicates the end of the unbalance calibration programme. - Spin with ALU programme selected. - Spin with Motorcycle Dynamic programme selected.
  • Page 57 TROUBLESHOOTING Below is a list of faults that may occur and that the user can solve if the cause is found among those indicated. For any other malfunction or fault call in the technical support centre. The machine does not switch on (the displays remain switched off) No power at the socket.
  • Page 58 Pressing the START key the wheel does not spin (the machine does not start) Contact the technical support centre. ➥ The wheel balancer provides unsteady unbalance values The machine was jolted during the spin. Repeat the spin, taking care not to disturb the machine while measuring is in pro- ➥...
  • Page 59 MAINTENANCE CAUTION The company is not to be held responsible for any claims deriving from the use of non- original spare parts or accessories. CAUTION Unplug the machine from the socket and make sure that all moving parts have been locked before making any adjustments or maintenance work.
  • Page 60 waste but must be separately collected for their proper treatment. The crossed-out bin symbol, placed on the product and on this page, reminds the user that the product must be disposed of properly at the end of its life. In this way it is possible to prevent that a non specific treatment of the substances contained in these products, or their improper use, or improper use of their parts may be hazardous to the environment or to human health.
  • Page 61 GLOSSARY Below is a brief description of some technical terms used in this manual. SELF-CALIBRATION This procedure calculates suitable correction coefficients starting from known operat- ing conditions. It improves the machine accuracy by correcting to a certain extent the calculation errors that may result from the alteration of the machine's features over the course of time.
  • Page 62 THREADED HUB Threaded part of the shaft on which the ring nut is engaged to lock the wheel. It is sup- plied disassembled from the machine. Optimisation abbreviation. Acronym of Ricerca Posizione Automatica (Automatic Position Search). UNBALANCE Uneven distribution of the wheel mass that generates centrifugal forces during rotation. SENSOR (measuring arm) Mobile mechanical element that, when brought into contact with the rim in a specific position, measures the geometric data: distance, diameter.
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