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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Laser Wheel Aligner (Translation of the original manual) D-30938 Burgwedel •Kokenhorststr. 4 • Phone: +49 / 5139 / 8996-0 • Fax: +49 / 5139 / 8996-222 • www.haweka.com • info@haweka.com GEB 001 081...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Table of contents General safety precautions ................... 3 Operator’s responsibility ................... 3 Description of applied symbols ................. 3 General safety measures ..................4 Shipment ......................... 5 Dimensions and Weight .................... 5 Information’s for general handling and storage ............5 Product Description ....................... - Page 4 13.2 Diagram for Determination of Axle Mismatch (optical measurement) Dia. 1 ..45 13.3 Diagram for Determination of Axle Mismatch (optical measurement) Dia. 2 ..46 13.4 Measurement report ....................47 14 EC-Declaration of Conformity ..................48 HAWEKA AG Kokenhorststraße 4 Germany - 30938 Burgwedel Tel.: +49 5139 / 8996-0 Fax: +49 5139 / 8996-222 info@haweka.com...
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Page 5: General Safety Precautions
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 1 General safety precautions 1.1 Operator’s responsibility Laser Aligner AXIS500 has been designed and manufactured in accordance with harmonized standards. It is thus state of art and provides maximum security during operation. Structural changes of Laser Aligner require written approval of manufacturer! Operational safety can only be achieved, if all required measures are carried out. -
Page 6: General Safety Measures
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 This symbol indicates no safety concerns but information’s for a better understanding of operating cycles. Symbols attached to laser measuring heads are placed close to laser beam output opening. Laser radiation warning This symbol indicates that, above all, dangers to people are to be expected. -
Page 7: Shipment
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 2 Shipment Dimensions and Weight Length x Width x Height 120 cm x 80 cm x 90 cm Shipment weight: 170 Kg Information’s for general handling and storage Avoiding damages and injuries during shipment: • industrial trucks must be in accordance with regulations for prevention of accidents •... -
Page 8: Product Description
Laser Aligner AXIS500 Part No. 922 000 050 These operating instructions are subject to alterations. 8. revised version 2019 Illustration: HAWEKA AG / 30938 Burgwedel This publication may not be reproduced in any form or by any means. AXIS500 Manual Instructions... -
Page 9: Agreed Functionality
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Agreed functionality • Laser Aligner AXIS500 is designed for wheel alignment of motor vehicles. • Only for the fast measurement of the chassis geometry. Front wheel alignment and steering axle: Total Toe / Single Toe Camber Caster Relative steering angle Steering wheel centre position Rear wheel alignment:... -
Page 10: Design Of Laser Measurement Head
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Design of laser measurement head Laser head and main components: 3 arm star Pro Clamp Grab arm assembly Part No. 912e008 265 Part No.912e008 140 Star grip screw M8 x 40 Part No.DU ST08040 Magnetic fool 100 Part No.913 027 012 Quick-socket magnetic fool... -
Page 11: Description
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Description The electronic inclinometer is used to record angle values on the vehicle geometry. This device enables the camber, caster and included angle to be determined. Angles can be measured in the horizontal and vertical plane depending on the attachment face. -
Page 12: Initiation
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Initiation Initial operation of Laser Aligner requires following measures: Mounting of rolls and scale holding device on mobile instrument cabinet. Fit in fastening screws M8 x 65 from top and tighten with nut and washer. 3 x Carriage bolt M8 x 30 3 x Washer M8 3 x Nut M8 For each roll... -
Page 13: Technical Data
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Technical Data Measuring Accuracy: < 0,5 mm Camber 0 ... 10°: +/- 0° 03’ Caster 10 ... 45°: +/- 0° 12’ Steering Relative steering angle +/- 15 min. Axle mismatch +/- 1 mm Axle torsion +/- 5 min. Toe measurement range +/- 28 mm Camber measurement range... -
Page 14: Equipment
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 4 Equipment Part list basic version of AXIS500 2 pcs. Laser measuring heads with magnetic feet (100 mm) 1 pcs. Part No. 922 001 006 4 pcs. Grab arms for trucks 1 pcs. Part No. 912e008 303 1 pcs. - Page 15 Wheel Alignment AXIS500 2 pcs. 20° scales 1 pcs. Part No. 913 018 000 2 pcs. Turning plates Left and Right 1 pcs. Part No. 913 011 000 6 pcs. Magnetic feet for rear-axle measuring (315mm) 1 pcs Part No. 913 030 012 6 pcs.
- Page 16 Wheel Alignment AXIS500 2 pcs. Toe scales (min 3.110 – max. 4.440) mm 1 pcs. Part No. 913 051 000 2 pcs. Magnetic scales 1 pcs. Part No. 913 013 000 1 pcs. mobile instrument cabinet and fastening material 1 pcs Part No. 913 052 009 4 pcs.
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Page 17: Accessories
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Accessories Part No. 922 000 002 Upgrade kit for double steering axles 2 pcs. Additional turning plates 2 pcs. Laser heads with magnetic feet and grab arms for trucks Upgrade kit for special truck wheels (Trilex / Dayton) 6 pcs. - Page 18 Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Upgrade Kit for passenger car alignment 12 passenger car adaptors, 2 measuring heads, 8 telescoping cross arms Part No. 922 000 016 AXIS500 Manual Instructions...
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Page 19: Front Wheel Alignment
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 5 Front Wheel Alignment Preparations • Carry out alignment on level ground. • Remove protective caps of wheel nuts or caps respectively. • Clean rim between wheel nuts. • Check tire pressure and, if necessary, adjust as specified. -
Page 20: Alignment Of „Straight Ahead Position
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Front Wheel Alignment Fitting of magnetic scales (continued) • Switch on left-hand laser. Pay attention to laser beam output opening before switch on! • Turn left-hand laser until the laser point gets visible on the scale. Alignment of „Straight ahead position“ •... -
Page 21: Set-Up Of Toe Scales
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Front Wheel Alignment 5.3 Set-up of Toe Scales • Align both laser housings by using the bubble gauge so that the outlet of the laser points vertically at the floor. • In order to define the measuring rectangle the calculated distance between the toe scales has to be drawn twice on the floor. -
Page 22: Toe Measurement And Alignment
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Front Wheel Alignment Set-up of Toe Scales (continued) • The toe scales are shifted on the chalk marking in front of the front axle until both scales indicate zero. Turn the laser housing so that the laser beam can travel above the floor. - Page 23 Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Front Wheel Alignment Toe Alignment: Example: The desired toe value is zero. • Loosen the toe rod searing nuts. • Turn the toe rod until the laser point on the right-hand side behind the front axle indicates the halve of the difference (in this example: 3.5 long scale lines outward).
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Page 24: Check Of Steering Wheel Center Position
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Front Wheel Alignment 5.5 Check of Steering Wheel Center Position • Check the steering wheel center position at the steering box. • If the mark at the steering box is off- center, the drug link has to be adjusted until both marks are in alignment. -
Page 25: Camber Measurement
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Front Wheel Alignment 5.6 Camber measurement If the camber has to be adjusted at the vehicle, this step must be carried out BEFORE the toe adjustment as the toe changes when the camber is adjusted. • Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in „straight ahead position“... -
Page 26: Caster And Inclination
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Front Wheel Alignment 5.7 Caster and Inclination • After the camber measurement the inclinometer stays on the measuring column of the wheel alignment clamp. • The unit is still switched on and displays the last determined camber value. •... -
Page 27: Max. Steering Angle
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Front Wheel Alignment Caster and Inclination (continued) After all measured values have been successfully recorded the screen display automatically changes and the absolute values for the caster and steering axis inclination are displayed in degrees and minutes. (Illustration 17) •... -
Page 28: Relative Steering Angle (Toe Out On Turns)
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Front Wheel Alignment 5.9 Relative Steering Angle (toe out on turns) • Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in „straight travelling position“. Both lasers have to point at the same value on the magnetic scale attached to the frame. •... -
Page 29: Rim Run-Out Check
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Front Wheel Alignment 5.10 Rim Run-Out Check You suspected the rim has been damaged by an accident, corrosion or any other external influence, a rim run-out check should be carried out when starting the measuring procedure. In each position on the rim the laser beam of the measuring head must indicate the same value on the toe scales or the magnetic scales respectively. -
Page 30: Rear Wheel Alignment
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 6 Rear Wheel Alignment The front wheels are aligned. Retro-fit the measuring head on the measuring stand (on the instrument cabinet) with the long magnetic feet (315 mm). Remark: The rims and the magnets have to be clean of excess paint, mud and corrosion. 6.1 Camber Measurement of the Rear Wheels For mounting and operation of the electronic inclinometer, see point 5.6 on page 24. -
Page 31: Measurement Of Axle Mismatch In Relation To The Frame
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Rear Wheel Alignment 6.3 Measurement of Axle Mismatch in relation to the Frame: • After toe measurement leave the measuring heads installed on the wheels • Fix a single magnetic scale on the left (driving) side of the vehicle frame above the wheel. -
Page 32: Axle Mismatch In Relation To Vehicle's Longitudinal Axis
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Rear Wheel Alignment 6.4 Axle Mismatch in relation to Vehicle’s Longitudinal Axis • Attach the magnetic scale to the frame in Value of the axle the upper range of the front axle. mismatch • Direct the laser point to the scale and adjust the scale to the halved value indicated for the axle mismatch. -
Page 33: Alignment Of Twin Steering Front Axles
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 7 Alignment of Twin Steering Front Axles 7.1 Preparations The mounting of laser measuring heads, fitting of magnetic scales and set-up of toe scales can be proceeded as described under point 5.1. See pages 17-20 (Illustration 26) 7.2 Reading of total toe •... - Page 34 Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Alignment of Twin Steering Front Axles Toe alignment Example: The desired toe value is zero. • Undo the toe rod searing nuts. • Turn the toe rod until the laser points on the right-hand side behind the front axle points at 3.5 long scale lines outward.
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Page 35: Toe Alignment Of The Second Axle
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Alignment of Two Steered Front Axles 7.3 Toe Alignment of the Second Axle • Mount the measuring heads onto second axle. • Direct the left laser beam to the toe scale in front and set the entire scale at zero without changing the adjusted scale length (L). - Page 36 Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Alignment of Two Steered Front Axles Parallel adjustment of both front axles • Mount the magnetic heads fixed to the second axle onto the first axle. • Turn the wheels into straight ahead position with the steering wheel. •...
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Page 37: Trucks With Independent Suspensions
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 8 Trucks with independent suspensions Measurement of Individual Toe -Trucks with Two Adjustable Toe Rods The mounting of laser measuring heads, fitting of magnetic scales and set-up of toe scales can be proceeded as described under point 5.1. See pages 17-20 Pay attention to laser beam output opening before switch on of laser... - Page 38 Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Trucks with Independent Suspensions E.g. the following values are indicated: (Illustration 33). At the rear left-hand side 2 scale lines inward from zero, at the front left-hand side 4 scale lines outward from zero. This means that the left wheel has a toe-out of 6 mm.
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Page 39: Adjustment By Run-Out Compensation
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 9 Adjustment by Run-out compensation Preparations optional accessory In order to change the magnetic feet for the runout compensation adaptors recommended to put the measuring head onto the mounting stand. Loosen the fastening screws and change the 3 magnetic feet for the 3 compensation adapters. - Page 40 Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Adjustment by Run-out compensation Runout adjustment of the laser head: A toe scale is put in front of the vehicle at a distance of three meters. Switch the laser on. Pay attention to laser beam output opening before switch on!! The laser point is directed towards the scale and the latter is set at zero.
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Page 41: Checking The Wheel Alignment Clamp
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 10 Checking the Wheel Alignment Clamp The wheel alignment clamp is installed on the rim and a scale (e.g. the magnetic scale or the floor gauge) is positioned so that the laser points onto the scale at a distance of a minimum of 3 metres. -
Page 42: Maintenance
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 11 Maintenance Maintenance 11.1 Please consider that the laser measuring heads and the accessories are precision instruments. Make sure that these instruments are used and maintained with utmost care. The surfaces of the magnetic feet have to be kept clean of dirt, as only that way an all-over and firm attachment to the rim can be ensured. -
Page 43: Replacing The Batteries In The Inclinometer
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Replacing the batteries in the inclinometer 11.3 If the battery symbol appears in the display the batteries in the unit must be replaced. (Illustration 44) Four standard Mignon Type AA batteries 1.5 volt are required to replace the batteries. (Illustration 44) Open the cover of the battery compartment at the rear of the unit and replace the batteries. -
Page 44: Error Description
Measured values cannot be Defective adjustment of Check as on page 40 • repeated. laser measuring head Faulty calibration Adjustment of laser • measuring head. Please call your HAWEKA distributor! AXIS500 Manual Instructions... -
Page 45: Annex
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 13 Annex Conversion Table from Millimetres into Degrees 13.1 Toe in W h e e l S i z e 10“ 12“ 13“ 14“ 15“ 16“ 17,5“ 0° 07' 0° 06' 0° 05' 0° 05' 0° 05' 0°... - Page 46 Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Annex Conversion Table from Millimetres into Degrees Toe in W h e e l S i z e 19,5“ 20“ 22“ 22,5“ 24“ 24,5“ 0° 03' 0° 03' 0° 03' 0° 03' 0° 03' 0° 03' 0° 07' 0°...
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Page 47: Diagram For Determination Of Axle Mismatch (Optical Measurement) Dia. 1
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Annex Diagram for Determination of Axle Mismatch (optical measurement) Dia. 1 13.2 S = Mismatch (in minutes) D = Halved difference on scale blocks (in mm) R = Wheel base (in meters) AXIS500 Manual Instructions... -
Page 48: Diagram For Determination Of Axle Mismatch (Optical Measurement) Dia. 2
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Diagram for Determination of Axle Mismatch (optical measurement) Dia. 2 13.3 AXIS500 Manual Instructions... -
Page 49: Measurement Report
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 Annex Measurement report 13.4 AXIS500 Manual Instructions... -
Page 50: Ec-Declaration Of Conformity
Wheel Alignment AXIS500 14 EC-Declaration of Conformity HAWEKA AG The manufacturer: Kokenhorststraße 4 D-30938 Burgwedel Germany herewith declares, that following described device Laser Wheel Aligner AXIS500 complies with safety and health requirements of following EC guidelines EMC – Directive 2004/108/EC RoHS –... - Page 52 HAWEKA AG Kokenhorststr. 4 30938 Burgwedel +49 5139-8996- 0 +49 5139-8996-222 www.haweka.com Info@haweka.com...
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