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0 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this manual is to provide the installer with complete instructions for the connections and calibration of the 3D wheel alignment equipment of the “X6” series and subsequent ones, produced since 2021 The instructions for use and maintenance, reserved for the end user, are included in the specific manual supplied with the machine. Attention! The “CALIBRATION”...
TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION AND UPDATING OF THE PROGRAM ..................... 4 1.1. Installation........................................... 4 1.2. Start full installation......................................4 1.3. Part 1 - Launcher installation................................... 5 1.4. Part 2 - Prerequisite installation..................................5 1.5. Parts 3 and 4 – Main program and installation update..........................6 1.6.
INSTALLATION AND UPDATING OF THE PROGRAM 1.1. Installation This process takes several minutes, it may require restarts. You will install: Windows Power Shell; Microsoft SQL server; SW for the Smart Card reader; XVid Codec; .NET framework and finally the “AS9” series setup SW. Note: The PC, not supplied by the manufacturer (supplied by the customer), must have the following minimum characteristics: •...
1.3. Part 1 - Launcher installation After launching through the setup.bat batch, the program prepares for the correct operation of the installation. Note: Each of the four phases verifies the correctness of the installation and, if a critical problem is detected or if you want to terminate the installation earlier, the launcher indicates what steps to follow in order to restore the initial condition.
1.5. Parts 3 and 4 – Main program and installation update Figure 4 Click on the “Finish” key: this starts copying of the primary and secondary layout files to the hard disk: Following this, the PC reboots. After the PC has restarted, the SW of the newly installed “3D Wheel alignment” equipment is automatically started, the screen shown below appears.
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After you have copied the “Config” file, you must restart the program again, so that the remaining files can be copied, depending on the equipment model specified in the “Config” file. The screen shown below appears: Figure 7 Press the F1 key , all remaining files needed for the system are automatically copied. Figure 8 The installation is now complete.
1.6. Uninstallation In the event of a critical error or interruption by the user, the program suggests the procedure to be followed to restore the situation prior to installation. In the Control Panel, select the “Programs and Features” item and uninstall the “AlignerS9” and “Aligner Launcher” programs. When finished, restart the PC.
1.9. Insertion of the distributor logo The wheel alignment program gives the possibility to insert in the final print (top right), a figure with the distributor logo and a related text. The insertion procedure is as follows: - Create a file representing the Distributor Logo by calling it “DEALER.PNG”; it must be in PNG format (300x192 pixels) - Copy the file to the folder below: :\TMLAB\ALIGNERS9\PrintTemplate\images Dealer.png 300x192...
1.10. ATTACHING THE MEASURING HEAD SUPPORTS It is necessary to drill 3 holes for M8 screws on each side of the bridge, in order to fix the supports of the measuring heads, making sure that the distance from the center of the heads to the center of the rotary plates is 1150 mm. If it is necessary to measure vehicles with a very long wheelbase, it is possible to move the turntable forward by a further 400 mm.
CONNECTIONS 2.1. Power line connection The alignment cabinet must be connected to the 100/240Vac 50/60Hz power line; the maximum power used is 500W. Use the supplied power socket, located on the back of the cabinet. ATTENTION: Do not unplug the the unit from the wall during the night as the batteries of the sensors must be recharged. For this reason, when the equipment is switched off, the system disconnects power to the PC, monitor and dedicated electronics, but not to the battery charging station.
2.2.1. Pairing the sensors with the cabinet If the PC is not supplied by the manufacturer (supplied by the customer) or is replaced or formatted, the measuring heads must be “paired” with the PC as indicated below. The cabinet of the “3D” series alignment communicates with the heads via a Bluetooth compatible device inserted into a USB port of the PC, and the corresponding modules mounted inside the measuring heads.
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Use the F2/F3 keys to select the “Sensor search” option, then confirm with F4. Figure 14 Turn on the sensors, then press the F5 key, the search for the sensors will start. Figure 15 The two windows show the MAC addresses of all sensors with Bluetooth-compatible devices that have been found.
2.3. Entering target characterization files It is necessary to enter the files with the description of the characterization of the 4 targets. These are included in the USB memory key supplied with the equipment. Barcode with target serial no. Indication FL /FR / RL /RR From the “System Configuration”...
2.3.1. Target Replacement A damaged target can be replaced with a new replacement target. When you receive a generic replacement target, included with the kit there are labels marked with the initials: FL, FR, RL or RR. One of them must be applied to the target, in relation to its use: •...
2.4. Connecting the sensors and internal devices of the measuring heads The connections inside the measuring heads have already been made at the factory, therefore you should never open them, except if you have to replace a component. However, it is better to never remove the cover of the measuring head; in case of malfunctions, always contact the manufacturer.
2.4.2. Measuring head cover Remove the battery by pressing down on the side of the register, as shown in chapt. 2.4.1, and remove the camera lid Remove the 3 screws and remove the sheet metal from the battery cable cover Remove the 4 cover fixing screws Remove the cover taking care to override the side camera LEDs Position the cover sideways from the handle side of the measuring head...
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Below is a brief description of the connections on the CPU inside the measuring head. cod.202590600 Figure 22 BATTERY WIRING SECONDARY BATTERY INPUT - NOT USED SIDE CAMERA ILLUMINATOR WIRING SERIAL 1 - RESERVED SERIAL 2- RESERVED JP10 PROGRAMMING JUMPER - RESERVED JP11 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY JP12...
2.4.3. Replacing the CPU board It is possible to replace the main CPU board. Warning: the CPU is always equipped with the inclinometer board, connected to the CPU through a “flat” cable. When replacing this STDA133 unit, it is necessary to calibrate the inclinometer. Only the first steps in which the “inclinometer”...
2.4.4. Setting up the CPU board Run Windows File Explorer and open the folder on your PC: TMLAB/ALIGNERS9/EXE folders. run the program “Superman.exe” 2. Click on the 1. Enter the BTH address of 3. Close any error message indicating “Run” button the CPU to be configured the inconsistent FW version...
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Normally the CPU board is configured to be mounted in a LEFT measuring head. Proceed as follows to configure it as RIGHT 1. Click on the “Micro Param” button 2. Select in block “0” “param. 0 - N. RILEV” Enter the value “1”...
2.4.5. FW Update The FW versions present in the heads can be verified using the appropriate test option, see chapt. 4.1. The FW may need to be updated when, for example, a CPU is replaced. The “WA3D” and “FPGA” FW update files and the “FW_LOADER” loading program can be downloaded from the techni- cal support site.
2.4.6. Replacing the side camera and light You can replace the side camera unit as well as a lighting board unit with new parts. Side camera unit Light board unit Attention! After a replacement of the side camera, it is necessary to perform the cali- bration procedure;...
CALIBRATIONS 3.1. Complete procedure with calibration tool The 3D wheel alignment measuring heads have already been calibrated at the factory; in addition, the calibration settings are stored in the CPU memory of the measuring head itself. At the time of installation, therefore, the equipment does not require calibration or configuration of the data.
these sensors, the “on lift” calibration procedure is not neces- sary. The option “CCDs vertical calibration on lift” in this case returns to the screen Figura 25 where it is only required to enable or dis- able the use of the side cameras to compensate for the vertical angles.
TEST PROCEDURES Through the TEST program it is possible to verify the correct operation of all the devices of the wheel alignment system. The TEST procedures menu must be selected as follows: From the home page, simultaneously press CTRL-F2, the page Figura 28appears. Figure 28 4.1.
4.2. Test of Inclinometers “X”and”Y” and cen- tral cameras “H” and “V” This test displays the readings of the angles measured by the inclinometers “X” (transverse axis) and “Y” (longitudinal axis), and the angles measured by the central cameras “H” (horizontal measurement) and “V”...
4.4. Test of the measurement of angles mea- sured by the cameras All corners read by the cameras are displayed on the screen: Alpha, Beta; Gamma; these are connected to the Convergence, Bell and Level angles respectively (see Figura 33). Press key F1 to exit.
4.5. Testing Target and Side Camera Snapshots With this test, photos of cameras are taken to depict their actual display: Select if you want to snapshot targets or side camer- as and press F4 to confirm Press key F1 to exit. With this test, photos are taken on repeat from the front and rear cameras to show the actual represen- tation of the spheres in the targets.
4.6. Count of number of tests performed Starting from the home page, simultaneously press the Ctrl-F12 keys, the page with the count of the tests performed appears (see Figura 39). The meaning is the following: DC = Diagnosed vehicles RC = Registered vehicles SC = Saved vehicles NOTE: The counters are kept even after the SW is updated.
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Installer: Please keep this manual in your Rotary Wheelservice repair manual master book. Thank You Trained Operators and Regular Maintenance Ensures Satisfactory Performance of Your Wheel Service Equipment. Contact Your Nearest Authorized Rotary Wheel Service Equipment Parts Distributor for Genuine Replacement Parts. See Literature Package for Parts Breakdown.
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