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V2.01.000 2012-09-10 (For X-712/X-712 Short Column/X-712 Wall-mounted/X-712HD)
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LAUNCH or its affiliates. In other countries where any of the LAUNCH trademarks, service marks, domain names, logos and company names are not registered,...
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50±1Hz / AC110V±10% 60±1Hz (It can be After using, please cut off all power supply timely. customized according to the requirements of The cameras of X-712 wheel aligner are the key customer). The 3-terminal socket must be used, optical components for testing. Do not impact them and the earth terminal must be well grounded.
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LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner The machine safety, however, can only be implemented during the operation, if all of the required steps have The most important objective of the safety signs exists in been taken. The operator of the machine has the the prevention of personal injuries.
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LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner hazardous lubricants, coolants or cleaning agents! Working on the electrical equipment: Repairs on electrical equipment of the machine may only be performed by trained electricians! Electrical equipment must be routinely inspected! Re-attach any loose connections! Immediately replace damaged lines/cables!
Mouse and Keyboard does not Respond ....5-1 Thrust angle ............1-2 Printer does not Respond ........5-1 Wheelbase Difference ........1-3 X-712 Program Does Not Run........5-1 Track width Difference........1-3 Why the blocking tip box does not appear when you Left (right) lateral offset angle......1-3 turn the steering wheel and block the rear target?..5-1...
LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner Introduction Introduction Thank you for using X-712 wheel aligner manufactured by LAUNCH TECH CO., LTD. Definition X-712 wheel aligner is a precision measurement instrument designed to measure the wheel alignment parameters and compare them with the specifications provided by vehicle manufacturer.
LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner Introduction positive caster. Toe-out on Turns Toe-out on turns is defined as the difference of the steering angle between the two front wheels when turning left or right by 20°as shown in Figure 1.5. The inner wheel will turn more degrees than the outer wheel when the vehicle is steered, the difference is usually about 2°.
If the Complete test: The X-712 wheel aligner can be wheelbases are available from the vehicle specifications, used to measure the most wheel alignment...
The height difference between the left rail and <1mm (left to right); <2mm (front to back) right rail of lift Working Principle The working framework of X-712 wheel aligner is as shown in Fig.1.9. The whole system is composed of data collecting system and data processing system.
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The data processing system is the core part of X-712 wheel aligner. It consists of a computer, power supply system and interfaces. Its function is to execute the...
(including cameras), wheel clamps, targets, Structures communication cables, mechanical turntables, steering wheel holder and brake pedal depressor, etc. The overall structure of X-712 wheel aligner is as shown in Overall Structures Fig.2.1 (a). X-712 wheel aligner mainly consists of the post...
Fig.2.2. Fig.2.4 Steering wheel holder Brake Pedal Depressor X-712 has a brake pedal depressor as shown in Fig.2.5. It is used to hold the brake pedal down. Fig.2.2 The installation of wheel clamp is crucial to the test result.
LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner Basic Operation Procedures Basic Operation Procedures Get Vehicle Information Ask the owner for vehicle drivability problems, symptoms, and wheel alignment history, and find out vehicle information such as make, model and year, etc. Check each chassis part carefully, including rubber boot, bearing, rock arm, tripod end, shock absorber, tie rod end and steering mechanism, for any looseness or wear.
LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions Operation Instructions Preparation Ask the owner for vehicle drivability problems and symptoms, wheel alignment history, and find out vehicle information such as make, model and year, etc. Drive the vehicle onto the lift or over the pit, ensure that the front wheels are centered with the turntables;...
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LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions [Help]: To provide the description of operating method Navigation column and note. Operating procedures: Select the corresponding vehicle model item in [Commonly used data list], then click [Next]. Commonly used data list Note: Tire parameter 1.
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LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions Vehicle adjustment Help Fig.4.8 Fig.4.6 According to the requirements on the interface, put the Use gradient meter—the special measurement sandbags with appropriate weight on the vehicle seats instrument (optional) to get the level values of four or in the baggage case, and fill the oil tank according to wheels, which are displayed in the editing boxes.
LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions status of the vehicle body. Fig.4.10 Fig.4.11 Operating methods: According to the prompts on the picture at the bottom of Operating Procedures: the interface, measure left, right, front and rear ride 1. Install four wheel clamp targets respectively;...
LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions It indicates that the target image captured by camera straight-ahead. The interface is as shown in Fig.4.14. does not meet the measurement requirements (It is usually because of the blocked light). [Previous] Return to the previous operation procedures.
LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions install brake pedal depressor and lock the hand brake first, in order to ensure the vehicle wheels cannot move; remove the steering wheel holder finally. The measured values are displayed with different colors on each measurement interface.
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LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions [Additional Measurement]: This interface provides an operating platform for special measurement, which can measure and display left lateral offset, right lateral offset, axle offset, front setback, rear setback, track width difference and wheelbase difference, etc. The interface is as shown in Fig.4.21.
LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions [HELP for vehicle adjustment]: Click this button, the screen will pop up an interface of [HELP for vehicle adjustment], the different adjusting methods for various vehicle models have been enumerated in this interface for vehicle adjustment, the operator can perform the vehicle adjustment operation according to the operating methods in the HELP interface.
LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions Fig.4.24). Put up the vehicle with the special tools button, and then put down the vehicle body equipped according to the prompts on the screen. according to the prompts on the screen. If the lift is not...
LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions instrument now. The corresponding [Operator] can be Note: selected only after the [Operator] column of [Information 1. This interface provides only the functions of the for service station] is added (Please refer to [System test and adjustment for front and rear toe-in and management] –...
LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions User information The information of maintenance station is mainly used to record the contact method of the maintenance station and the information of the maintenance technician. This kind of information can be imported to report forms,...
LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions addition, this interface provides the function of adding the user-defined data. The operator can add by him-self (or her-self) all the vehicle model information which the standard database does not has. This system is fit more...
LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions view for the standard data of the vehicle model. version provides all-around HELP information and operating demo animation to fully help the testing personnel who contacts this system for the first time; Frequent Model...
LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions [Report form 3]: Format 3 is for fig report form. The Start to backup interface is as shown in Fig.4.46. Select path Start to restore Fig.4.48 Fig.4.46 Operating procedures: Select Language 1. Backup: Click...
LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions Save Print Log column Fig.4.50 Fig.4.52 Operating procedures: Remove the obstacle(s) in front of the target, the target [Log column]: To shown the abnormal conditions of the monitoring interface will become normal. equipment usage in each year.
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Enter the password (Note: the password is provided by (-14° for X-712HD wheel aligner), the arrow head on the LAUNCH), and click [OK] button, the interface is as interface prompts to turn the target in reverse direction. shown in Fig.4.55.
LAUNCH X-712 Wheel Aligner Operation Instructions selected from [Client list]. Now the calibration operation for the two cameras is finished, and the interface will prompt: Calibration is [Print]: To print the alignment data of the vehicle under done successfully, please quit and re-enter the system.
Printer does not Respond Check connection of printer cables. Check printer drive program and settings. Check computer virus. X-712 Program Does Not Run Program file lost or error. Program registry list damaged. Why the blocking tip box does not appear when you turn the...
To prolong the service life of the equipment, the user Install suitable printer drive program, and apply should maintain it with care. The X-712 wheel aligner is right printer setting. of precision equipment which requires periodical If the printed words are not clear, it may be that the maintenance.
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Final determination of defects shall be made by LAUNCH in accordance with procedures established by LAUNCH. No agent, employee, or representative of LAUNCH has any authority to bind LAUNCH to any affirmation, representation, or warranty concerning LAUNCH automotive meters, except as stated herein.
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