ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ....................73 TRANSPORT, STORAGE AND HANDLING ............ 74 INSTALLATION ....................75 ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP................... 79 COMPRESSED AIR HOOK-UP ................ 80 SAFETY REGULATIONS................... 81 MAIN FEATURES ....................82 TECHNICAL DATA .................... 83 STANDARD EQUIPMENT ................86 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................86 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF USE ..............
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15.2. SET UP – SELECTING THE MODE FOR ACQUIRING WHEEL DIMENSIONS IN BALANCING PROGRAMMES ALU1 AND ALU2 ..114 15.3. SET UP - UNBALANCE UNIT OF MEASURE........115 15.4. SET UP - UNBALANCE ROUNDING-OFF ........... 116 15.5. SET UP - WARNING OPT ..............117 15.6.
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.
TRANSPORT, STORAGE AND HANDLING Handling and manoeuvring before installation The basic wheel balancer packaging consists of 1 wooden crate containing: - the wheel balancer (Fig.7) - equipment; - the wheel guard and corresponding mounting tube (C, Fig.4a - D, Fig. 4a). 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.
- by inserting the forks of a lift truck under the machine so that the centre of the forks correspond approximately to the centre line of the body (Fig. 3). 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.
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IMPORTANT: for the correct and safe operation of the machine, the lighting level in the place of use should be at least 300 lux. The floor must be strong enough to support a load equal to the weight of the equipment plus the maximum load allowed.
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Fixing the machine to the ground (Fig. 6) The machine is to be fixed to the ground if: - It does not have the accessory triangular foot. - If it does have the accessory triangular foot but is going to be used with wheels heavier than 50Kg.
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Fitting the external mechanical sensor and relative support (if available) Refer to the instructions provided with the kit, code 8-21100239 EXTERNAL MEASURING SENSOR + SUPPORT + INNER CABLE. Assembly of the ultrasonic sensor and its “optional accessory supplied on request” support for automatic width measurement (Only for machines equipped with the RPA programme and wheel guard) - Insert the ultrasonic sensor cable inside the slots in the metal pipe (see fig.7) fixing...
- The user must: • fit a plug that respects the current regulations onto the power supply cable; • connect the machine to its own electrical connection fitted with a suitable 30-mA current sensitive circuit breaker; • fit power supply protection fuses sized in compliance with specifications in the main wiring diagram of this manual;...
SAFETY REGULATIONS CAUTION Non-compliance with the instructions and danger warnings can cause serious injuries to the operator or other persons. Do not operate the machine until you have read and understood all the danger/warn- ing notices in this manual. In order to operate the machine correctly, it is necessary to be a qualified and authorised operator, able to be trained and to know the safety regulations.
Key to caution and instruction labels Never use the wheel spin shaft as a lifting point for the machine. Unplug the power supply plug before performing any maintenance/ repair operations on the machine. Do not lift up the guard when the wheel is turning. Please use centring accessories with hole diameter 40 mm.
- Resolution: 1g (1/10oz). - Wide selection of programmes making the machine easy to use. - Unbalance value display in grams or ounces. - Unbalance display rounding-off setting. - Balancing modes available: • Standard dynamic on both rim sides seven different routines for alloy rims •...
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Machine dimensions (Fig. 9-9a) • depth with guard closed without the automatic sensor for measuring width ....1036 mm • depth with guard closed with the automatic sensor for measuring width ....1307 mm • depth with guard open ......................1086 mm • width with guard, without automatic width measurement sensor .........1293 mm •...
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1154 1389 1291 Working range • settable rim width .......................from 1.5" to 20" • 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 •...
STANDARD ACCESSORIES The following parts are supplied together with the machine. Weight pliers Threaded hub Calliper for wheel width measurement Hexagon wrench, size 10 Calibration weight Power cable Small cone Medium cone Large cone Small wheel fixing cap protection Spacer cap Small wheel fixing cap Quick fastener ring for locking wheel OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES...
WARNING Do not clean or wash the wheels mounted on the machine with compressed air or jets of water. CAUTION When working, never use equipment not manufactured by the manufacturer. CAUTION Get to know your machine: The best way to prevent accidents and obtain top perfor- mance from the machine is to ensure that all operators know how the machine works.
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.
DISPLAY PANEL - CONTROL KEYPAD DESCRIPTION - Press this key to manually enter the wheel dimen- Wheel dimen- sions in the case of an automatic measurement sions system malfunction or for versions with a manual internal sensor. Multifunction key 1. In balancing mode, press this key to temporar- ily display the value rounded to the gram or End / Esc 1/10 of ounce.
1. SWITCHING ON THE MACHINE Connect the power supply cable (A, Fig.10) sup- plied with the machine from the external electrical panel located on the rear side of the wheel balancer body to the mains. Switch on the machine using the switch on the rear side of the body (B, Fig.10).
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Balancing Inner weight application External weight applica- Vehicle type programme type and mode tion type and mode clip weight to apply clip weight to apply manually at the 12 o'clock manually at the 12 o'clock position position Adhesive weight to apply adhesive weight to apply manually at the 12* o'clock manually at the 12* o'clock...
3. ENTERING WHEEL DIMENSIONS (ALU1P AND ALU2P PROGRAMMES EXCLUDED) Wheel data entry for wheel balancers without an ultrasonic sen- sor or outer mechanical sensor The machine allows for the diameter and distance values to be entered automati- cally; the width value can be entered using the keypad.
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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 us- ing a clip weight on both sides (Dynamic Balancing Programme);...
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Keep the keys pressed to rapidly increase or decrease the previously set values. 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).
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- In this phase, it is possible to perform a new acquisition of the rim planes. - Lowering the guard confirms the selection that was made (manual width entry or wheel type selection) and a spin is performed and the wheel width is automatically measured. Note: - automatic width acquisition is re-enabled only with a new acquisition of the automatic internal measuring arm;...
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- Keep the arms in contact with the rim until the machine has acquired the values. The geometric data are displayed in sequence: distance value; diameter value; width value. When a geometric value is displayed, the corresponding LED illuminates on the display panel.
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- press the key to confirm the previ- ous value and set the machine for diameter entry (-d-) - read the rated rim diameter value on the tyre - modify the displayed diameter value by pressing the keys until the read number is set ...
4. ENTERING WHEEL DIMENSIONS IN THE ALU1P OR ALU2P BALANCING PROGRAMMES With this programme the real wheel data have to be set in relation to the real balancing planes rather than the nominal values (as in standard ALU programmes). The balanc- ing planes where the adhesive weights are to be applied may be selected by the user according to the specific shape of the rim.
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Centre of the notch in the weight holder Centre of the notch in the holder without the weight holder IN THE VERSION WITH MANUAL SENSOR, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: - Press the key to prepare the machine for entering distance d1 relative to the internal side (the distance LED lights up on the panel).
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- Modify the value displayed on the right display by pressing the keys to get the previously measured nominal diameter. - Press to display the unbalance values (recalculated according to the new dimensions) or perform a wheel spin. ALU 1P ALU 2P EM 9250 Operator’s manual...
5. ENTERING DIMENSIONS IN THE MOTORCYCLE PROGRAMMES The operations described below are valid if the motorcycle setting (byke) has been activated in the "vehicle type" set up. - Fit the appropriate extension on the inner measur- ing arm, specifically extension A on machines with no weight holder or extension B on machines with weight holder (Fig.16).
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CAUTION Never raise the guard before the wheel has come to a stop. CAUTION If the wheel keeps spinning permanently due to a fault on the machine, switch off the machine using the main switch or disconnect the plug from the power supply board (emergency stop) and wait until the wheel stops before raising the guard.
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CAUTION Check that the system which fits the weight to the rim is in optimum condition. A weight which is not fitted properly or correctly may come off as the wheel rotates, thus creating a potential danger. Pressing the button while the wheel is moving interrupts the wheel spin before time and the A STP message is displayed.
• Manually applied adhesive weights with laser device enabled (if provided) - Select the first side to be balanced. - Turn the wheel until the central element of the corresponding position indicator lights up together with the laser line. - Apply the indicated balancing weight in the position on the rim corresponding to 6 o'clock.
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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.
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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. In this phase, one display shows the unbalance value of the side to be balanced and the other shows the message "H.6"...
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weight Pe must be within an angle of 120°, as shown in Fig. 20. Figure 20. Conditions necessary for using the Hidden weights programme 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.
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To select the exact position of the weight P2 relative to the Pe unbalance, use 6 o'clock as the reference if the “LAS” configuration is active and 12 o'clock if the “H12” or “CLP” configuration is active. The angle between P1 and P2 must be less than 120° and must include the outer weight Pe.
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- Use the keys to select the spoke width small medium large OFF deactivates the programme; - Confirm with the key. - Apply two new counterweights in the positions indicated. In the motorcycle balancing programmes, the weight division operation can be per- formed on both balancing sides.
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OPERATING PHASES OP.1 H.12 - bring the valve to the "12 o'clock" position and press to confirm - make a mark on the tyre 180° from the valve - remove the wheel from the wheel balancer - go to the tyre changer and move the mark made in correspondence with the valve OP.2 180 - press the key to confirm.
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Press the key to exit or the key to stay in the programme. - The following message could be displayed at the end of the first spin: In this case it is advisable to exit the programme by pressing the key: the values of the weights necessary for balancing the wheel are displayed.
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- press the key to confirm and exit. Activation of the second operator is indicated by the illumination of the LED on the display panel. Repeat the procedure described above to return to the first operator. 14. WHEEL SPIN COUNTER This programme is used to display the total number of spins performed by the machine since its first start-up (tot SPi), the number of spins performed since the last unbalance calibration (CAL SPi) and the number of partial spins performed since the machine was...
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- Unbalance unit of measurement - Unbalance rounding-off - Warning OPT - Rim diameter display unit of measurement - Rim width display unit of measurement - Acoustic signal - Setting - Adhesive weight application position (CLIP - LASER h6-h12) - LED light (if provided) - Laser indicator (if provided) Proceed as follows to access the configuration menu: •...
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Warning Proceed as follows to balance a motorcycle wheel: - fit the motorcycle wheel adapter A (AUMO) on the wheel balancer as shown in Fig. 21; - 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;...
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- use the keys to search for SEt UP - press the key to confirm - use the keys to search for ALU P (or ALU St if previously set) - 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.
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- use the keys to search for Unb Gr (or Unb Oun if the ounce display mode is active) - press the key to change the setting: Unb Gr to activate the unbalance display in grams or Unb Oun to activate the unbalance display in ounces - press the key to confirm and exit.
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15.5. SET UP - WARNING OPT The machine indicates the need to perform an unbalance optimisation procedure (OPT) with the flashing LED on the display panel. Proceed as follows to disable this function: - press the - use the keys to search for SEt UP - press the key to confirm - use the keys to search for OPt on (OPt oFF if disabled)
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-d- MM to activate the display in millimetres or -d- in to activate the display in inches - press the key to confirm and exit. 15.7. 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.
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- press the key to confirm - 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.
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TYPE OF WEIGHT CONFIGURATION WEIGHT APPLICATION POSITION TO BE APPLIED SELECTED 6 o'clock using the LASER line when the adhesive weight is inside the rim Adhesive (if applicable) 12 o'clock when the adhesive weight is outside the rim using the weight-holder terminal in the ALU1P/ALU2P balancing programmes or manually, using the centre of the notch in Adhesive...
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or LEd 2 in this configuration, the light will turn on, in addition to the situations indi- cated above (in the Led1 mode) also during the entire measurement cycle, when acquiring dimensions in all balancing programmes and in the Hidden Weight programme when selecting the two planes behind the spokes.
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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 keys to search for SEt UP - press the key to confirm - use the keys to search for rPA on (rPA oFF if previously set) - press the...
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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 23.
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• press the • use the keys to search for GAU CAL • press the key to perform cali- bration, proceeding as follows: 1. The machine will display the following message: • CAL on the left display • E flashing on the right display 2.
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checking that the ultrasonic sensor's emitter/receiver is in line with the calibration template (see figure 27), and repeat the procedure; - the internal sensor was not in the rest position. Position it to the rest position and repeat the procedure. By selecting the key it is possible to exit the programme without executing the calibration.
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19. MESSAGES ON THE DISPLAYS The machine can recognise a certain number of malfunction conditions and signals them to the user by visualising the relevant messages on the displays. – A – Notice Messages Wheel not suitable for performing the sensitivity calibration, use a wheel of average dimensions (typically 5.5”X14”) or larger, but NOT exceeding a weight of 40kg.
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Correct sensitivity calibration procedure; Correct fastening and position of the calibration weight; Mechanical and geometric condition of the calibration weight; geometry of the wheel used. a) External mechanical sensor calibration error condition. Perform the external mechanical sensor calibration procedure. b) if the error continues after calibrating the external sensor or the external sen- sor is not present, or there is a distance-diameter measuring sensor fault, call the technical support centre.
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• press the key. E 27 Excessive braking time. If the problem persists, contact the technical support centre. E 28 Encoder counting error. If the error occurs frequently, call in the technical support centre. E 30 Wheel spin device failure. Switch off the machine and call in the technical support centre.
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- This message indicates that the machine is set for acquiring the P2 posi- in -2- tion behind the second spoke. - This message is displayed for approx. 3 seconds if the selected angle is no -2- greater than 120 degrees, indicating that the procedure must be repeated correctly.
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CHECK FOR CORRECT FUNCTIONING OF BALANCING ACCESSORIES Checking balancing accessories allows the operator to make sure that wear has not altered the mechanical specifications of flanges, cones, etc. beyond the specified limits. A perfectly balanced wheel, which has been disassembled and reassembled in a different posi- tion, should not show an unbalance value greater than 10 grams.
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to enter the wheel geometric data with the keypad, disabling control of the automatic sensor. Return the sensors to the correct position. ➥ Pressing the START key and the button (only the START key if the guard is installed) the wheel does not spin (the machine does not start) For machines with guard, check that it is not raised (the message "A Cr"...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SPIN Procedure starting from the action that causes the wheel to rotate and the subsequent rotation of the wheel. 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.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GENERAL DIAGRAM Feeder and control board Search card Internal pick-up External pick-up Fuse Fuse Motor Main switch Outer distance potentiometer Safety guard micro-switch / start key Power supply socket Diameter measuring sensor Distance measuring sensor LASER indicator External distance sonar sensor AP22 LED light EM 9250 Operator’s manual...
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