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1294-M017-7 VSB280PRTLC RWB280PRTLC INSTRUCTION MANUAL TRANSLATION FROM THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS For spare parts drawings refer to “LIST OF COMPONENTS” section. • For any further information please contact your local dealer. - Rev. n. 7 (02/2019) 1294-M017-7...
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 2 of 62 SUMMARY SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL ________ 5 14.2.1 Programs rapid setting and measurements through distance- 1.0 GENERAL INTRODUCTION __________ 8 diameter caliper arm ______________26 Introduction ____________________________ 8 14.2.2 Run-out measuring procedure of (lateral inner side) with the dis- 2.0 INTENDED USE _____________________ 8 tance-diameter caliper arm ________27...
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1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 3 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 15.2 Enabling of electronic Run-out meas- 18.0 TECHNICAL DATA __________________ 58 uring device (Optional) ________________50 18.1 Dimensions ____________________________59 15.3 Machine calibrations __________________51 19.0 STORING ___________________________ 60 15.3.1 Mandrel “zero” calibration _________51 15.3.2 Weight measurement sensors 20.0 SCRAPPING ________________________ 60 calibration for car _________________51...
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 5 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL Symbols Description Symbols Description Mandatory. Operations or jobs to Read instruction manual. be performed compulsorily. Wear work gloves. Danger! Be particularly careful. Move with fork lift truck or pallet Wear work shoes.
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1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 6 of 62 INFORMATION PLATE LOCATION TABLE...
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1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 7 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Code numbers of plates VS99990114 Arrow plate VS99990758 Electricity danger plate VS999910050 Protection device use plate VS999912460 Supply pressure indicating plate VS999912940 Lifting plate VS999915570 Crushing danger plate VS999916311 Rubbish skip label VS999916980 Capacity load 200 Kg plate VS999922780...
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 8 of 62 INTENDED USE SOME OF THE PICTURES AND/ OR DISPLAY SCREEN PAGES The machines described in this manual and their PRESENT IN THIS MANUAL HAVE different versions, are wheels balancing machines BEEN OBTAINED FROM PICTURES for car, light transport and truck wheels, projected OF PROTOTYPES, THEREFORE...
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 9 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL SAFETY DEVICES Residual risks The machine was subjected to a complete analysis of PERIODICALLY, AT LEAST MONTH- risks according to reference standard EN ISO 12100. LY, CHECK THE INTEGRITY AND Risks are as reduced as possible in relation with tech- THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE nology and product functionality.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 10 of 62 GENERAL SAFETY RULES OPERATORS MUST WEAR SUIT- ABLE WORK CLOTHES, PROTEC- TIVE GLASSES AND GLOVES, AGAINST THE DANGER FROM THE SPRAYING OF DANGEROUS • Any tampering with or modification to the machine DUST, AND POSSIBLY LOWER not previously authorized by the manufacturer ex- BACK SUPPORTS FOR THE LIFT-...
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 11 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL PACKING AND MOBILIZATION FOR UNPACKING TRANSPORT DURING UNPACKING, ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT ANY INJURY CAUSED BY CONTACT WITH PACKAGING MATERIAL HAVE THE MACHINE HANDLED BY SKILLED (NAILS, ETC.). PERSONNEL ONLY. THE LIFTING EQUIPMENT MUST WITHSTAND A MINIMUM RATED LOAD EQUAL TO THE The cardboard box is supported with plastic strapping.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 12 of 62 MOBILIZATION Working area Fig. 3 THE LIFTING EQUIPMENT MUST WITHSTAND A MINIMUM RATED LOAD EQUAL TO THE WEIGHT OF THE MACHINE (SEE PARAGRAPH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS). DO NOT AL- LOW THE LIFTED MACHINE TO SWING. NEVER LIFT THE MACHINE BY MEANS OF THE MANDREL.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 13 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL MACHINE ASSEMBLY • fix the machine to the ground with 4 M8x80 mm screws (excluded from supply) (Fig. 4 ref. 1) (or After having freed the various components from the with 4 8x80 mm stud bolts (excluded from supply)).
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 14 of 62 Assembly procedures 4. Screw pneumatic shaft’s screw (Fig._8 ref. 1) onto flange (Fig._8 ref. 2) as far as it will go. 9.3.1 Fitting and removal of the pneumatic Fig. 8 mandrel on the flange FITTING 1.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 15 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 2. Release the pneumatic shaft (Fig._10 ref. 1) using 9.3.2 Monitor fitting the wrench provided (Fig._10 ref. 2). 1. Cut the two clamps(Fig. 12 ref. 1) and release the support (Fig. 12 ref. 2) from the frame (Fig. 12 ref.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 16 of 62 4. Connect the wiring of the keyboard. 7. Fix the guard (Fig. 15 ref. 1) to the support (Fig. 15 ref. 2) with the screws (Fig. 15 ref. 3) WIRE 1 (RED OR BLUE COL - and the washers (Fig.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 17 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 9.3.4 Fitting of external data gauge (option- 3. Connect connector (Fig. 19 ref. 1) of the cable com- ing from inside the machine to connector (Fig. 19 ref. 2) of the cable coming from the gauge arm. Fit 1.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 18 of 62 9.3.5 Fitting the electronic Run-out measur- 5. Mount the card (Fig. 21 ref. 2)(# 18363), as shown in Fig. 21. ing device (optional) 6. Connect connector of GAR214TK cable (Fig. 21 1.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 19 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 10.0 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 10.1 Electrical checks B E F O R E S TA R T I N G U P T H E EVEN THE TINIEST PROCEDURE WHEEL-BALANCER, BE SURE TO OF AN ELECTRICAL NATURE BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE LO- MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY PRO-...
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 20 of 62 11.0 AIR CONNECTION 12.0 FITTING THE WHEEL ON THE MAN- DREL Connect the wheel balancer to the centralised com- pressed-air system by means of the connection on the back of the machine (see Fig. 23 ref. 1). The air system supplying the machine must be able to supply filtered and de-humidified air at a pressure To achieve perfect balancing, the wheel must be care-...
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1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 21 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 4. Place the wheel (Fig. 25 ref. 4) on the wheel support Fig. 26 (Fig. 25 ref. 1) with the rim inner side towards the wheel balancer. Operate the lifting device con- trol (Fig.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 22 of 62 9. Close the pneumatic mandrel by pressing the special 3. Unlock the wheel (Fig. 29 ref. 1) engaged to the pedal, (see Fig. 24). mandrel, removing the locking devices (Fig. 29 ref.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 23 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 13.0 CONTROL PANEL 14.0 WHEEL BALANCING The wheel balancers are equipped with a control panel 14.1 Switching the machine on and off equipped with a keyboard to interact/operate the con- trols presented in graphical form on the monitor.
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1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 24 of 62 The indicated resolution is 50 g (2.00 oz), however by Fig. 31 pressing the key the unbalance can be displayed with a max resolution of 10 g (0.50 oz). FOR UNBALANCES FROM 40 G (1.50 OZ) TO 100 G (4 OZ) THE RESOLUTION IS ALWAYS 10 G (0.50 OZ);...
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 25 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Press the button (Fig. 31 ref. 3) to display a second 14.1.1 Setting of balancing modes page where you can access “Technical assistance” and To set the type of balancing TRUCK/CAR/MOTORCY- “Run-out”...
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 26 of 62 Fig. 34 Press key to return to truck mode. Press to confirm. 14.2 Balancing programs setting The setting of the balancing programs can be per- formed in two ways: - through the gauge arm (rapid setting); - through “Measurement being acquired”...
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 27 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 14.2.2 Run-out measuring procedure of Place the distance-diameter caliper grippers (Fig. 39 ref. 1) on the inner side of the rim, as shown in (lateral inner side) with the distance- Fig._39.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 28 of 62 The red graph (Fig. 40 ref. 2) represents exactly the 14.2.4 Programs setting through “Measure- geometric shape of the rim. The more the circle is ments acquisition” screen page round and linear, the more the graph is flat, unlike the more the circle has deficiencies, the more the graph is large.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 29 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 14.3 Indicative display of points where to detect measures/to fit weight - Press the button to display the following pro- grams selection screen page: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO RE- MEMBER THE POINTS SELECTED FOR MEASUREMENT INSIDE THE RIM SINCE DURING THE WEIGHTS...
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 30 of 62 14.3.1 Weights positioning NORMALLY DURING THE DETEC- TION OF MEASUREMENTS, THE The monitor displays when it is absolutely necessary 1ST ACTIVE FIELD WILL BE THE that the weight is applied at "12 o'clock" position. Pay ONE FOR THE SELECTION OF THE particular attention to the content of the weights iden- PROGRAM.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 31 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 14.5 Wheel balancing screen page descrip- Fig. 43a tion After executing the spin of the wheel, the monitor dis- plays a series of important information that helps the operator in his operations and subsequent choices. Fig.
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1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 32 of 62 The following screen will appear on the moni- The following screen will appear on the moni- tor: tor: Press the button to set the display of the Press again the button to display the weights to be fitted on the wheel in grams.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 33 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 14.5.1 Balancing mode • Weights fitting with laser (at "6 o'clock") (Option- al). The machine has the ability to perform the wheel bal- ancing (weights fitting) in 3 different ways: TO USE THIS MODE, IT IS NEC- - using the distance-diameter caliper arm with weights fitting grippers;...
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 34 of 62 • Weights fitting at “6 o'clock” (without the use of 14.6 Use of machines with disabled auto- lasers). matic gauge TO USE THIS MODE, IT IS NECES- The entry of diameter, width and distance measures SARY THAT THE RELEVANT FUNC- of the machine rim must be performed manually.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 35 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL After entering all the required measures, you can spin 14.7.2 Static-1 Valid for truck/car/motorcycle the wheel by pressing the button and closing STATIC 1 function is a procedure that offsets wheel the protective guard.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 36 of 62 14.7.4 Dynamic 14.7.6 ALU-S1 Valid for truck/car/motorcycle Valid for truck/car The DYNAMIC program allows the wheels balancing ALU-S1 function permits balancing wheels with light by fitting two clip weights in "12 o'clock" position: one alloy rims by fitting adhesive weights on the outer on the outside and one on the inside rim.
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1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 37 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 14.7.8 ALU-1 14.7.10 ALU-3 Valid for car Valid for car ALU-1 function permits balancing wheels with light ALU-3 function is a procedure that uses mixed weights alloy rims by fitting adhesive weights on the outer and to offset wheel unbalance: weight with clip on inner inner sides of the rim at “12 o'clock”.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 38 of 62 14.8 Optional balancing programs TWO SMALLER WEIGHTS (55g) BY SPLIT PROCEDURE 14.8.1 SPLIT mode Valid for trucks/car/motorcycle The SPLIT procedure proves useful when the dynamic unbalance of a wheel is fairly high, for instance a 100 g weight.
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1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 39 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Fit the clip weight of the chosen value at “12 o'clock” Press button to select the outer weight to edit. on the outside of the wheel. Press button highlight the value of the weights to be fitted on the Press buttons to increase or decrease inside of the wheel.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 40 of 62 14.8.2 Weights hidden behind spokes mode Bring any spoke upwards at "12 o'clock" position and Valid for trucks/car/motorcycle press the button to confirm and continue. Adhesive correction weight positioning may not look attractive on some types of rims.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 41 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Complete the operation by adding an additional weight On the monitor the next screen page will be displayed: inside the rim as required by the selected mode (ALU- S or STATIC). 14.8.3 matching mode Valid for car/motorcycle The “MATCHING”...
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1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 42 of 62 STEP 2. Remove the wheel from the wheel balancer. At the end of the spin the monitor will display the fol- Remove the tyre and turn it on the rim through 180°. lowing screen: Fig.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 43 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 14.9 Special balancing programs - Press the button to bring the wheel into posi- 14.9.1 Pax tion. Valid for car PAX mode is a special procedure specially devised to balance wheels using the “PAX System ®”. 2 adhesive weights on different planes are used on rim inner side.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 44 of 62 14.10 Recalculation function 14.11 Motorbike mode wheel balancing After making a spin, the wheel automatically stops, By enabling “motorbike wheel balancing” function, the indicating the weight/s to be fitted and its/their position. wheel balancers can also balance motorbike wheels.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 45 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 15.0 USER MENU (OPTIONS AND CALI- Fig. 49 BRATION) From the main page “Home” press the button to move to the next screen page and the button to access the user menu. On the monitor, the follow- ing screen appears where you can enter the password.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 46 of 62 15.1 Options menu List of available options Enable/disable the protection guard/ Press the button (Fig. 50 ref. 1), to display the spin (enabled on machine delivery). screen pages to enable/disable options as shown below: Enable/disable the distance/diameter detection caliper (enabled on machine delivery).
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 47 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 15.1.1 Lower weight limit It allows you to change the unit of Correction weight below a certain limit is normally measurement of the rims width from shown equal to zero. This limit can be set from 500 mm to inches and vice versa.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 48 of 62 15.1.2 Setting adhesive weight dimensions Car/motorcycle To ensure the balancing machine precisely calculates the dimensions and total adhesive weights, set the Default height (thickness) and width of the adhesive weights Work range values at your disposal (see Fig.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 49 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 15.1.3 User management The "User Management" function is disabled on ma- chine delivery. To enable it, proceed as described in Para 15.1. After enabling, the icon will be displayed on every page (Fig. 52 ref. 1). The wheel balancers can be used simultaneously by 4 different users.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 50 of 62 15.2 Enabling of electronic Run-out measur- ing device (Optional) From the main page “Home” press the button to move to the next screen page and the button to access the user menu. On the monitor, the follow- ing screen appears where you can enter the password.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 51 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 15.3 Machine calibrations 15.3.1 Mandrel “zero” calibration Press the button (Fig. 55 ref. 1) to display the Press the button (Fig. 50 ref. 2) to display the following screen page on the monitor: following screen page on monitor: Fig.
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1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 52 of 62 - Apply the weight and position it perfectly to the "12 o'clock". - Press the button (Fig. 55 ref. 2) to display the following screen page on the monitor: - Press the button and close the guard to per- form the 2nd spin of the wheel (100 g weight placed on the outside of the wheel).
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 53 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 15.3.3 Weight measurement sensors calibra- tion for truck MAKE SURE THE BUTTON (FIG. 55 REF . 4) DISPLAYS “TRUCK” CALI- BRATION . IN CASE “CAR” ICON APPEARS, PRESS TO PASS TO “TRUCK” CALIBRATION. - The following screen page will be displayed: 300g counterweight positioned OUT-...
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 54 of 62 Distance-diameter caliper calibration - Press the button to execute the spin, with the counterweight on the internal side. Press the button (Fig. 57 ref. 1) to display the following screen page on the monitor: At the end of the rotation, the video screen below will be displayed to indicate that the operation is finished.
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1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 55 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL - Press push button - Press push button The following screen will appear on the monitor: On the monitor the next screen page will be dis- played: - Place the gauge as shown in the following figure: Measure the exact diameter of a rim (see Fig.
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1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 56 of 62 - Press button to end the operation. On the Press button monitor the next screen page will be displayed: On the monitor the next screen page will be displayed: Place the tip (Fig. 63 ref. 1) just next the flange's outer The calibration of the distance-diameter caliper is plane, as illustrated in Fig.
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND Page 57 of 62 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 16.0 ERROR SIGNALS During wheel balancer operation, if wrong commands are given by the operator or device faults occur, an error code may appear on the monitor screen. Error code Description Planned wheel speed not reached Calibration overcoming...
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 58 of 62 17.0 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 18.0 TECHNICAL DATA Wheel max. weight (Kg): ........200 BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY ROU- Max. absorbed voltage (W): ........250 TINE MAINTENANCE OR ADJUST- Power supply: .........110V 60Hz 1 Ph MENT PROCEDURE, POSITION Balancing precision (g): ......
1294-M017-6 INSTRUCTION, USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Page 60 of 62 19.0 STORING 21.0 REGISTRATION PLATE DATA If storing for long periods disconnect the main power supply and take measures to protect the machine from dust build-up. Lubricate parts that could be damaged from drying out.
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PRINTER MICRO MICRO GUARD PEDAL POTENTIOMETER WIDTH CALIPER DISTANCE CALIPER DIAMETER ENCODER DISC FRONT PIEZO FRONT PIEZO REAR PIEZO SELF-CENTRING DEVICE LASER 6 PNEUMATIC O'CLOCK LED LIGHT PNEUMATIC BRAKE 16 – Optical line card 28 – Monitor 20” 1 – Power supply cable 17 –...
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