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Actia GEOMETRIE 8658 User Manual

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GEOMETRIE
WHEEL ALIGNER
EQUIPOS DE GEOMETRIA
ASSETO RUOTE DE GEOMETRIA
8658 / 8668 / 8678 VL / 8678 PL
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
(notice originale)
USER MANUAL (original version)
MANUAL DE US(versión original)
MANUALE D'USO (Versione originale)
Notice : G-NOT-8678 Ind : 8

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  • Page 1 GEOMETRIE WHEEL ALIGNER EQUIPOS DE GEOMETRIA ASSETO RUOTE DE GEOMETRIA 8658 / 8668 / 8678 VL / 8678 PL MANUEL D’UTILISATION (notice originale) USER MANUAL (original version) MANUAL DE US(versión original) MANUALE D’USO (Versione originale) Notice : G-NOT-8678 Ind : 8...
  • Page 3 ANGLAIS G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 Contents EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ......................3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................4 UNPACKING INSTALLATION ......................4 MEASURING HEADS ......................... 6 Using the measuring heads keypad ....................6 Measuring heads display ........................6 DEFINITIONS AND CHARACTERISTIC ANGLES ..............7 PREPARING THE VEHICLE BEFORE INSPECTION ..............
  • Page 4 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 7.11 Report Screen ........................... 29 7.11.1 Graphical fault display ......................30 7.11.2 Parallelism drift ......................... 30 7.12 Adjustment Screen ........................... 31 7.12.1 Adjustment dials ........................33 7.12.2 Parallelism Drift Adjustment ....................34 “Hanging Wheel” Adjustment ....................35 7.12.3 7.12.4 Radar alignment adjustment ....................
  • Page 5 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 1. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION The geometric alignment apparatus is composed of: A console including the following: 1 video screen 4 measuring heads: 4 heads 1 central unit (pentium) with a software in Windows XP 1 keyboard, 105 keys A4 colour ink jet printer 1 CD-ROM drive 1 mouse...
  • Page 6 - No grazing sunlight in the measuring axis of the sensors (axis longitudinal or perpendicular to the workstation). - No direct lighting from a point light source (portable lamp, etc.). There must be no infrared source other than the ACTIA, ACTIA AUTOMOTIVE machines (car alarm, remote control, etc.).
  • Page 7 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH  CONSOLE It must be placed on a level ground, in a stable way, without risk of accidental impact by the operator, or by rolling equipment. If the terminal support cabinet is installed near a wall, keep a space of at least 10 cm between the wall and the cabinet.
  • Page 8 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 4. MEASURING HEADS 4.1 Using the measuring heads keypad 1 – Run-out alignment: during the run-out alignment operations, pressing this key validates the measurement of the run-out alignment point 2 – ON: Powering on of the measuring heads (Radio version) 3 –...
  • Page 9 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 5. DEFINITIONS AND CHARACTERISTIC ANGLES RUN-OUT ALIGNMENT: Compensation of the off-centre and of the off plane of the wheel. The run-out alignment allows measurement of the angles independently from the geometric errors of the rim and/or of the wheel fixation. It is advisable to carry out this procedure on all the wheels.
  • Page 10 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 6. PREPARING THE VEHICLE BEFORE INSPECTION To correctly inspect the characteristic angles of the wheels, all the elements of the vehicle must comply with the manufacturer’s specifications. In particular, it is necessary to inspect the tyre pressure and to remove any potential play in the bearings and ball joints.
  • Page 11 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 7. USING THE SOFTWARE 7.1 General Presentation All the screens are divided into 3 zones: FP: Main functions zone, these buttons enable access to all the useful functions where the software is FA: Additional functions zone, these buttons enable occasional access to supplementary functions ZD: Data zone where all the necessary information is shown Notes: according to certain versions of the product (8658, 8668, 8678) some functions (main or...
  • Page 12 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 7.2 Introduction Screen 7.2.1 Light Vehicle Version This screen appears at the start-up of the system FP6 FP5 FP4 FP3 FP2 FP1 Main Functions FP1 - Validate: starts the sequence of phases like the button “standard” FP2 - Escape: closes the application and switches off the machine FP3 - Print : starts the print preview of the work in progress FP4 - Archiving: access to the archives...
  • Page 13 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH Data zone: Each button of the data zone automatically switches from inspection phases to adjustment phases Note: Pressing the “enter” button on the desk’s keyboard starts the sequencing of the 1 button of this zone on the top left-hand side (“Standard”) The table below describes all the operations performed automatically by pressing a button on the data zone [Standard]...
  • Page 14 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 7.2.2 Heavy Vehicle Version This screen appears at the start-up of the system FP6 FP5 FP4 FP3 FP2 FP1 Main Functions FP1 - Validate: starts the sequence of phases like the button “4X” FP2 - Escape: closes the application and switches off the machine FP3 - Print: starts the print preview of the work in progress FP4 - Archiving: access to the archives FP5 - Non active: displays the communication mode (radio or cable)
  • Page 15 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH [4X] Hives 2 axles [6X] Hives 3 axles including 1 steering axle Car Registration Document Car Registration Document Vehicle Selection Vehicle Selection Run-out alignment of the 4 wheels Run-out alignment on axles 1 and 3 Rear axle adjustment Adjustment of axle 3 Steering...
  • Page 16 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH This 2 screen appears when the button [.../..] is pressed FP6 FP5 FP4 FP3 FP2 FP1 The function buttons are the same as those on the 1 screen Data Zone: [Ram 1] Trailer, 1 Axle [6X4-4] HGV, 3 axles, including 1 steering axle in front Car Registration Document and 1 driven axle at the rear...
  • Page 17 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH [8X2-4] HGV, 4 axles, including 2 steering axles in front [../..] displays the 1 screen and 1 driven axle at the rear Car Registration Document Vehicle Selection Run-out alignment on axles 1 and 3 Adjustment of axle 3 Steering axle 1 Adjustment of axle 1 Steering axle 1...
  • Page 18 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH Data zone: Archiving will be possible only if the [registration] field at least is filled in. When the Car Registration Document is mandatory (see chapter Utilities, Settings), to be able to perform a geometry inspection, the following fields must be filled in: o [Registration] o [VIN] o [Mileage]...
  • Page 19 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH FP2 - Escape: no saving and returns to the Introduction screen or Vehicle Registration Document screen FP3 - not used FP4 - Displays (print preview) the selected archive FP5 - not used FP6 - not used Data zone: List of works in archive Use the right scroll box to scroll the list...
  • Page 20 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 7.6 Vehicle Selection Screen This screen is accessible either from the automatic sequencing, or from the Introduction screen FP6 FP5 FP4 FP3 FP2 FP1 Main functions FP1 - Validate: selects the vehicle and goes to the following function (automatic sequencing) or returns to the introduction screen FP2 - Escape: no vehicle selection and goes to the following function (automatic sequencing) or returns to the introduction screen...
  • Page 21 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH In the HGV version, 2 databases are available. The selected database is : The HGV database for HGVs The LV database for light vehicles 7.6.1 Abbreviations used in the model names except with |>09/97 from September 1997 >|09/97 until September 1997 16 valves...
  • Page 22 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 7.7 Manufacturer Data Display Screen This page is accessible from the Vehicle Selection, Summary or Adjustment screens FP6 FP5 FP4 FP3 FP2 FP1 Main functions FP1 - Validate: returns to the caller screen FP2 - Escape: returns to the caller screen FP3 - Print: printing of the vehicle data FP4 - not used FP5 - not used...
  • Page 23 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 7.8 Adjustment Animation Screen This page is accessible from the Vehicle Selection, Summary or Adjustment screens FP6 FP5 FP4 FP3 FP2 FP1 Main functions FP1 - Validate: returns to the caller screen FP2 - Escape: returns to the caller screen FP3 - not used FP4 - not used FP5 - not used...
  • Page 24 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 7.9 Run-out alignment Screen This screen is accessed at the start of verification in the VL version, and every time the measuring heads are moved from one axle to the other in the HGV version FP6 FP5 FP4 FP3 FP2 FP1 Main functions FP1 - not used...
  • Page 25 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH used. The mode can be changed with the buttons FA1 and FA2. Once the run-out alignment phase has started, it is impossible to change the mode. When the last wheel is aligned, the system switches automatically to the next phase Position the measuring heads on the wheels as indicated on the screen The colour of the measuring head drawings indicates the following: o BLACK: no run-out alignment should be done on these wheels (for example in the...
  • Page 26 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 7.9.3 Run-out alignment while rolling This mode is advantageous in that: The balance of the vehicle is not changed (it stays in “rolling” balance) All 4 wheels can be balanced simultaneously (time saving) Mount the steering lock position the vehicle on the workstation, with the front wheels on the swivel plates Mount the sensor supports vertically with the locking screw in the high...
  • Page 27 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 7.9.5 Run-out values According to the equipment settings (see Utilities, Settings), after the run-out alignment, a screen shows the value of each run-out as well as the position of the maximum value. This enables to check if a significant run-out exists and to: o Check that the self-centring attachments are correctly fixed to the rim o Detect a significant geometrical fault (impact,…) on a rim FP6 FP5 FP4 FP3 FP2 FP1...
  • Page 28 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH Data zone: Screen 1: weights should be placed on the front and/or rear seats and/or in the boot Page 2: fixed balancing, requires flanging or releasing the vehicle body, in order to respect the dimensions shown on the screen Page 3: variable balance, measure the dimensions shown on the screen, write down the values in the boxes using the digital keyboard on the desk.
  • Page 29 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH lock the measuring heads on their supports validate these operations by pressing the ”Validate” button The main screen is divided into several elements: the formula 1 car represents the cursor the mileposts represent the steering angle the road signs show the operator which steering movements he has to perform the lower right-hand side corner shows the steering mode selected the red light indicators are the "hourglass“.
  • Page 30 The steps are similar to the steering at 10°. The “wide angle” steering measurement system is an original system (ACTIA AUTOMOTIVE patent) which requires a calibration phase between 8° and 12°. During the steering to the left in this range of angle, the system requests from the operator to steer slowly If the calibration has failed after 12°, the system will ask the operator to return below 4°.
  • Page 31 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 7.10.3 Maximum steering angle During this phase, the maximum steering angles to the left and to the right are measured If this phase is performed, the steering system can be recentred to get the “centred steering system”...
  • Page 32 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH Data zone: The data zone shows all the possible alignment angles on the axle concerned. The titles of the angles in very light grey indicate that the measurements, for these angles, have not been done. The 4 columns of values indicate: the measurement for the left wheel the measurement for the entire axle (parallelism, setback, thrust angle)
  • Page 33 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH Measurement in 2 position o Put the vehicle in 2 position o Check that the measuring heads are horizontal o Validate the measuring point using the ”Validate” button Return to the initial position o Validate the procedure using the ”Validate” button 7.12 Adjustment Screen This page can be accessed either directly from the Introduction screen (LV), or after the pre- adjustment report in automatic sequencing (LV), or after the run-out alignment (HGVs)
  • Page 34 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH FA3 – Other adjustments: displays the 2 adjustment screen FA4 – Axle change: displays the angles of the other axle (LV only) Data zone : According to the type of axle undergoing adjustment, the screen shows the characteristic angles for this axle The drawing besides the graph symbolizes the angle: Common to LVs and HGVs, the position of the dial on the screen depends on the type of angle...
  • Page 35 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 7.12.1 Adjustment dials The central zone scrolls as the angle is adjusted. The lines in the band indicate the direction of adjustment that the operator must follow. If the angle has a tolerance given by the manufacturer, the band is red with a green central zone, the minimum, nominal and maximum value of the angle is given above the band.
  • Page 36 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH Rear axle: 1 screen for LVs and HGVs Parallelism Parallelism Left Rear Right Rear Left Rear Camber Right Rear Camber Offset Rear axle: 2 screen for LVs Total Rear Parallelism Left Rear Parallelism Right Rear Parallelism Thrust angle Rear axle: 2 screen for HGVs (except fort Semi-Trailers: PL0x0)
  • Page 37 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 7.12.3 “Hanging Wheel” Adjustment This procedure enables to work with a non-dedicated workstation, it is economical and saves workshop space, like scissor lifts or 2-post lifts. The preparatory phase allows to take into account all the drifts between the vehicle “on the ground”...
  • Page 38 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 7.13 Visual inspection Screen This screen can be accessed either directly from the Introduction screen or at the end of the inspection after the post-adjustment report following the automatic sequencing FP6 FP5 FP4 FP3 FP2 FP1 Main functions FP1 - Validate: stores the inspected points and goes to the next step FP2 - Escape: returns to the caller screen without storing...
  • Page 39 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 7.14 Utilities This screen is accessible from the Introduction screen FP6 FP5 FP4 FP3 FP2 FP1 7.14.1 Code Input Main functions FP1 - Validate: to enters the menu after typing the code 123 FP2 - Escape: returns to the Introduction screen FP3 to FP6 - Not used Data zone: Enter the Utilities access code...
  • Page 40 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 7.14.3 Database Management FP6 FP5 FP4 FP3 FP2 FP1 Main functions FP1 - Validate: stores the displayed data and returns to the Utilities screen FP2 - Escape: returns to the Utilities screen without saving FP3 - Not used FP4 - Personal database: to recover an existing model FP5 - Manufacturer database: to recover an existing model FP6 –...
  • Page 41 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 7.14.4 Sensor test FP6 FP5 FP4 FP3 FP2 FP1 Main functions FP1 - Validate: stores the inspected points and goes to the next step FP2 - Escape: returns to the caller screen without saving Additional functions FA1 –...
  • Page 42 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 7.14.5 Settings Demo version: to become familiar with the software without using the measuring heads default value: NO (normal version) Camber reference: 0° of parallelism: automatically recalculates the camber, castor and kingpin offset angles as if the measurement was done for a wheel oriented at 0°...
  • Page 43 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH Default value: steering wheel straight Castor/Kingpin offset angle Value of the steering angles for the calculation of the castor and kingpin offset angle default value: 10° Rim diameter: in the HGV mode, defines the reference value, for parallelism units in mm or inches if the value is less than 100, this value is considered as being in inches if the value is more than 100, this value is considered as being in mm default value: 1000 (1000mm)
  • Page 44 Steer the front wheels by +5° -5°, the displayed value must stay within the tolerances 7.14.8 Calibration transfer This operation allows the calibration coefficients saved on the PC to be restored to the measuring heads. Before performing this operation, contact the ACTIA AUTOMOTIVE After Sales Service...
  • Page 45 G-NOT-8678-ind 8 du 08/01/2016 ENGLISH 8. MAINTENANCE As we have mentioned in the introduction of these instructions, the geometrical alignment apparatus must be used with care. This also implies a minimum periodical maintenance. This way, your apparatus will operate in the best conditions.
  • Page 46 ACTIA AUTOMOTIVE reserves the right to refuse repairs under guarantee if the product has been damaged accidentally, by lack of care or following inappropriate use. The same rejection applies to damages occurring during the transport of the product or following repairs and modifications done by a non-authorized workshop.
  • Page 47 ACTIA AUTOMOTIVE - Site de Lucé 5, rue de la Taye - 28110 Lucé - Tel.: +33 (0)2 37 33 34 46 - Fax: +33 (0)2 37 33 34 50...

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