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TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNINGS ................................ 3 0.1. Important Safety Instructions ..........................3 INTENDED USE ............................... 5 TRAINING OF DESIGNATED PERSONNEL ....................5 2.1. General prevention measures ........................... 5 EQUIPMENT COMPOSITION .......................... 6 3.1. Cabinets & tower of the RWA1075 ........................6 3.2.
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8.5. Push run-out with automatic acquisition ........................28 8.6. Preparing for measurements ............................31 8.7. Aligning of the vehicle / direct measurements ......................32 8.8. Steering procedure ..............................33 8.9. Vehicle diagnoses ..............................34 8.10. Preparation for adjustment ............................34 8.11.
• To clean plastic panels or shelves, use a damp cloth (in any case avoid liquids containing solvents). Rotary may at any time make changes to the models described in this manual for technical or commercial reasons. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT DISCARD!!
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Important warning notices ? ? ? ? ? ? BQ-1075 1. Read original operating instructions. 2. Never place any objects on the lifting beam. 3. Keep people and animals away from the lifting beam. 4. Only authorised person are allowed to operate the aligner. 5.
• This equipment must only be employed for the use for which it is expressly designed. Rotary declines all responsibility for damage to persons, animals and property caused by improper use of the machine. •...
3. EQUIPMENT COMPOSITION 3.1. Cabinet & Tower of the RWA1075 MONITOR There is a 27” high definition colour monitor. The instructions on use and maintenance are COLUMN & MOVEABLE shown in the manual supplied with the same; follow the instructions indicated in it. CROSS-BAR The vertical column is fixed to the ground with the horizontal cross- beam mounted to the column.
3.2. Management PC The software is installed on the management PC, located inside the cabinet. The management PC has the following features: • Processor 3.6GHZ. • RAM 8 Gb. • 8 USB; 1 LAN Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mb. • Integrated Windows 10 IoT ™ operating system, standard operating system in English. •...
3.4. Others 3.4.1. Turn plates STDA124(Optional) The STDA124 turn plates have a plate with a 360 mm diameter. The STDA124 is the recommended turn plate, but please refer factory for other options also available. PLATE SEAT LEVELLING SUPPORT DEVICE UPPER PLATE WITH ANTI- SLIP DISC Figure 5 3.5.
4. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS 4.1. Safety devices The wheel aligner is equipped with the safety device (main switch and fuse) located on the rear of the machine, see figure 2 on page. 6. The main switch deactivates the power supply of the machine when placed in the "0" position. The fuse can be automatically disconnected when the current is too large, so as to ensure the safety of electricity. 4.2.
4.3. Overall dimensions RWA1075 • Dimensions in mm. • Dimensions are for reference only. We reserve the right to technical modifications. • Figure 8...
5. TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION 5.1. Transport and unpacking The machine is supplied packed in three boxes with pallet to facilitate transportation. To transport the machine to the point where it will be installed, use lifting and transport means such as forklifts or lift equipped with forks. The machines must be stored in a dry and ventilated place (permitted temperature -25°...
Figure 10: Aligner installation bay 5.2.1. Set up the column • Position column in bay using dimensions show in figure 10. Using a block and tackle (or similar device that increases mechanical advantage), stand the column up using suitable lifting equipment. • Concrete shall have a compression strength of at least C20/25 and a miniumn thickness of 100 mm. Drill 3 holes with required diameter in concrete floor, using holes in the column base plate as a guide .
Figure 12: Crossbeam connection 5.2.3. Cabinet assembly The cabinet is supplied with the PC already installed, with the power supply cables for the monitor & printer in position. The caster wheels and wheel clamp hooks are preinstalled from the factory. The assembly of the cabinet consists of fixing the monitor and printer (Note: Printer to be supplied by customer).
5.2.4. Cable connection and cover assembly • For the right side, insert cables through the plastic nut in the right side cover and connect cables. • For the left side, after cables are connected mount the left side cover. • Mount the front plastic cover using the 8 screws, noting it maybe necessary to adjust the side cover for proper fiment. •...
5.2.6. Clamp / Target assembly The targets are mounted to the clamps at the factory and shipped with the target angles set. Do not remove of adjust the targets from the clamps. If any adjustments are made after the factory, the TID process needs to be performed. •...
6. SWITCHING THE EQUIPMENT ON AND OFF 6.1. Switching on To turn the equipment on and to be able to access the program, it is necessary to use the dedicated main power switch located on the rear panel of the cabinet. See figure 2. Important: Both the main power switch & camera power switch need to be turned on to perform a wheel alignment. At the end of the PC initialization process, using the Windows operating system, the program is automatically activated and the home screen page is displayed on the monitor.
7. PROGRAM CONFIGURATION To be able to configure the program, select the F2 key on the home screen, as explained see on p.16. A configuration menu is accessed that can be used to change the characteristics of the program according to requirements. Figure 18 Application Configuration: It is possible to select the language from those available; it is possible to configure the association of events such as run-out, steering, adjustment with "beep" sounds to facilitate the user in the procedure System configuration: the program displays the screen shown in - Figure 19- It is possible to change the system parameters (measure Unit and Resolution), Groups configuration,and windows program.
DATABASE Groups Configuration 7.1. Figure 19 Select the "Groups configuration" option in the system configuration page as explained in figure 19. It is possible to change the system parameters, the database profile and to specify which components are present in the equipment and what type they are. The screen that appears next is the following: Groups displayed Groups hidden Figure 20 The Groups Configuration of Figure 20 displays a list, with the various profiles of the DATABASE, containing the MAKES of vehicles in circulation in different countries or regions of the world. , any profile in order to manage the It is possible to hide and/or display, using the F5 key Database according to requirements.
7.2. Miscellaneous Select "Additional Features" from the program configuration page, as explained see figure 18. Then select “Miscellaneous”. It is possible to find 3 "Miscellaneous" options where there are various selections to customise particular set-up procedures. In "Miscellaneous 1" it is possible to set: the automatic switch-off function of the F1 key on the home page. It is also possible to enable adjustment on Fast Check, to skip the videos, steering and to choose the type of database search. It is possible to set the Standard or “Quickcheck” QC4 or QC2 procedure mode. Figure 21 In “Miscellaneous 2”...
8. DIAGNOSIS AND ADJUSTMENT OF A VEHICLE 8.1. Home screen When the equipment is switched on (see para. 6.1 on p.16), the initial screen of the program appears, from where it is possible to select various functions. 8.2. Preliminary operations PC KEYPAD DESCRIPTION Turns off the equipment...
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Prepare for measurements by locking the turn plates and all the rear slip plates Position the vehicle on the lift correctly, with the front wheels on the turn plates Mount the clamps with the four targets on the wheels. To avoid clamps falling, please use the safety rope. Figure 27 (*) It is important to mount the clamps with the targets and switch on the 2 measuring cameras in this preliminary phase, to allow the system to recognise and "connect"...
8.3. Selecting the make and model of a vehicle List with the different profiles of the data base (see para. 7.1 on p. Figure 28 Press the F4 key to select a vehicle make and model. The program shows the list of makes of the selected group (see Figure 30) to search using the keys (model / make / year) or through the V.I.N (Vehicle Identification Or press the F5 key Number) which is a...
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In order to select the make and model of a vehicle, press the key on the home screen. (Figure 25) or on the database profiles page (Figure 31). The program displays the following page: Vehicle model Vehicle make selected Figure 30 selected It is necessary to select the make and model of the vehicle on which to operate. NOTE: To speed up the selection operation, it is possible to press on the PC keypad the name of the make or model being sought, or part of the name and then scroll through the list until finding the one that is required.
8.4. Display of selected vehicle technical data When a vehicle is chosen (see para. 8.3 on p. 22), a screen appears with the measurements and tolerances that the manufacturer has provided. the angle with the symbol adjustable the angle with the symbol è...
8.4.1. Display of ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENTS on RIDE HEIGHTS Manufacturers (e.g. Mercedes, Renault) provide angle tolerance values according to particular measurements on the vehicle chassis. When the selected vehicle has angle tolerance values connected to additional measurements on the chassis, the technical data page (Figure 32) will feature the key Press the F2 key view the page with the details of the meas-...
8.4.2. Display of CHECK MEASUREMENTS on RIDE HEIGHTS Some manufacturers (e.g. Citroen, Peugeot) provide tolerance values referring to particular measurements on the vehicle chassis (control values). When the selected vehicle has tolerance values with control values, the technical data page (Figure 34) includes the .
8.4.3. Display of images for AID in ADJUSTMENT For various vehicles of some manufacturers, images are available to assist in adjustment, which indicate the adjustment modes on the various angles of the vehicle, such as the camber and caster of the front axle or the camber and toe of the rear axle.
8.5. Push run-out with automatic acquisition The run-out procedure is useful to compensate for any inaccuracy of the rims and improper clamp mounting. It is possible to activate this procedure even after running the vehicle diagnostics, by selecting the dedicated option in the menu (see chap.
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Press the F4 key The following screen appears: Indicates that all 4 targets are ready for use. Figure 41 Press the F4 key The following screen appears: Figure 42 Vehicle push direction (back) Position of vehicle Arrival point when the rectangle with full in green.
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The vehicle matches the arrival point Figure 44 “STOP” is displayed for a few seconds, which is the time necessary for the program to acquire the measurements, after which the program displays the screen indicated below: Start moving the vehicle backwards, very slowly, until the arrow of the vehicle matches the point of arrival.
8.6. Preparing for measurements After carrying out the run-out procedure, as explained in para. 8.5 on p. 28-30, it is necessary to prepare the vehicle for the measurements. The following screen will appear: Unlock front turn- Block the brake pedal tables &...
8.7. Aligning of the vehicle / direct measurements To perform the vehicle alignment procedure and the consequent detection of direct angles, it is necessary to have first performed the measurement preparation operation as explained in para. 8.6 on p. 31. When alignment is achieved, the "STOP" sign image appears, indicating that the program is acquiring the vehicle data measurements.
8.8. Steering procedure Once the wheels have been aligned (see para. 8.7 on p. 32), it is possible to perform the steering procedure, designed to determine the measurements of: • CASTER • KPI/SAI • Included Angle (*) Type of steering to be performed: Steering level indicator Figure 49...
8.9. Vehicle diagnoses After carrying out the steering procedure (see para. 8.8 on p. 32), a summary page of the diagnosis is presented which displays a summary of the measurements taken (Figure 50). The left side shows the reference data of the vehicle selected in the database, whilst, the right side shows the measurement data obtained from performing the steering procedure.
8.11. Rear axle adjustment The rear axle adjustment procedure is reached by pressing the F4 key shown in Figure 58, after performing the adjustment preparation operations (see para. 8.10 on p. 34). Record, where permitted, in the following order: • Rear camber - Rear partial toe Angle highlighted Measurements of the rear camber.
8.12. Front axle adjustment The front axle adjustment procedure can be reached by selecting it on the rear axle adjustment page (Figure 53) and after performing the adjustment preparation operations (see para. 8.10 on p. 34). The recommended order of the angles to be recorded is as follows: CASTER – CAMBER – TOE ATTENTION: By entering this phase, the incidence values are “FROZEN”...
Then perform adjustment of the front axle 8.12.1. Front toe in adjustment with steered wheels Front toe-in adjustment procedure with steered wheels is started by pressing F3 from front adjustment page. Figure 54 The Figure below appears, prompting to steer Left or Right and then press F5 to confirm. Note: The steering level indicator is displayed only to give the operator feedback on the value that must remain within the maximum alignment reading (approximately 22÷24°).
8.12.2. “Jack-Hold” Procedure From the measurement adjustment page (see para. 8.11 on p. 35 and see para. 8.12 on p. 36) press the key to carry out the JACK-HOLD procedure (adjustment with wheels raised). Follow the visual instructions that appear on the screen: Lift the vehicle Figure 56 to confirm; with the vehicle raised it is now possible to record.
8.13. Summary of DIAGNOSIS and ADJUSTMENT data This screen appears following completion of all the adjustment on the vehicle, after pressing the F4 key in the previous adjustment phase, see Figure 53. Summary of Summary of diag- adjustment nosis data carried out.
8.13.1. “Test Drive” procedure - steering wheel alignment check From the measurement summary page (see para. 8.13 on p. 39) press the key to perform the “Test Drive” procedure (steering wheel alignment check). Follow the visual instructions that appear on the screen: ...
8.14. Auxiliary functions menu To be able to perform certain accessory operations or to be able to repeat some phases of the program, in case these are not satisfactory or have not been carried out, select the F1 key on the summary page (see para. 8.13 on p.
8.14.1. Chassis diagnosis By selecting the specific option in the "auxiliary functions" menu” (see para. 8.14 on p. 41), or by pressing the F3 during the steering phase (see para. 8.8 on p. 33) or in the rear adjustment (see para. 8.11 on p. 35), a graphical-geometric representation of the axles of the vehicle being worked on is dis played, see the example below. Figure 62 This page displays the distance in mm of the wheelbase and of the track.
8.15. Printing of measurements taken By selecting the following key on the “SUMMARY” page (see para. 8.13 on p. 39), is presented following screenshot: Figure 63 PC KEYPAD DESCRIPTION Repeats the steering procedure. (see para. 8.8 on p. Stores the test in the "customer database" of the tests carried out (*).
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PC KEYPAD DESCRIPTION Returns to the “vehicle data entry” phase of Figure It is used to alternate the display between the tabular print and the Graphic print of Figure 64 Sends the print report to the printer A report on the test performed is printed which includes the customer's data, the vehicle data before and after adjustment, the technical data of the vehicle provided by the manufacturer and any notes to be expressed to the customer.
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Example - Graphic Print Out Date/time; Vehicle and customer data Representation Graphical represen- SX/DX difference graphics tation of the wheel based on tolerance of the incidence values Tolerance bar Indication of diagnostic and adjustment Value indicated in red / measurements displayed in red / green depending on the green tolerance...
8.16. Saving of tests performed with TEq-Link At the end of the test it is possible to save the report with the results and all the data relating to the vehicle, through the function It is necessary to install the "TEq-Link Web Manager" software on a Personal Computer connected to the workshop computer network (see the TEq-Link function configuration manual cod. M0215) and to connect the PC of the equipment to the same data structure.
9. DATABASE CUSTOMISATION It is possible to customise the vehicle database by creating customised groups and vehicles. 9.1. Insertion of a new group To be able to create customised groups and to store them in the database, it is first necessary to go to the groups configuration page (see para. 7.1 on p. 18). At this point, press the “Ins” key on the keypad. The following screen will appear: Figure 68 Enter the name of the new profile (in the example in Figura 68 “ITALIA” is indicated) and confirm by pressing F4.
Selecting the group with the F5 key “All makes”, a profile is displayed in which all the vehicles of all the makes present in the database are displayed. Figure 70 9.2. Deletion of a new group It is necessary to view the group configuration (see para. 7.1 on p. 18), select the customised group to be deleted, : and confirm with F4. then press the “delete” key: Customised group displayed Figure 71 Attention: If a customised group is deleted, it will no longer be possible to recover it, unless in possession of a backup...
9.3. Insertion of a new vehicle ATTENTION: In order to create customised vehicles and to store them in the database, it is necessary to start from a "dummy" vehicle (without values) or from an unofficial vehicle (from historical sources, which are highlighted by an a sterisk next to the name). The official data is protected by copyright, it is not possible to use it to create a new vehicle. Figure 72 At this point it is necessary to press the "Ins" key on the keypad: The following screen will appear: Figure 73 As can be seen in Figure 73 in the highlighted point, the make of the selected vehicle appears highlighted with the red...
Use the following keys: Point highlighted Figure 74 After entering the above data, the screen will look like this: As can be seen in the enlargement on the right of Figure 74, it is necessary to specify whether the angle is adjustable or not.
DATABASE DOWNLOAD AND UPDATE 3D devices are all equipped with a PC which with the WIFI CONNECTION (Wireless and wired) The license and code are already entered into the PC in the factory and set the aligner with dummy version for database.
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Figure 79: Databank website(https://databank.ravaglioli.com/) *Enter the series number and download the files to USB disk in a AS9 fold. *Insert the USB disk into the PC,start from figure 64,by pressing to start the process. Detail information please refer the manual M0251.
ERRORS DURING MEASURING 11.1. Camera connection error Figure 80 Possible reasons for this error: *the camera power switch on rear panel (figure 2) not been activated. * the connection wires on the beam to column have not been connected, refer figure 14 on page14. NO Communication OK communication Figure 81 Possible reasons for this error: Data transmission error from either one or both cameras. *Return to last step by pressing F1. ,Then re-enter.
Before carrying out any work on the system, it is necessary to disconnect the power supply. If in doubt, do not interpret, contact the Rotary technical assistance in advance in order to receive information to be able to perform operations in conditions of maximum safety.
13. MAINTENANCE ATTENTION! Before carrying out any maintenance work it is necessary to disconnect the machine from the network by turning off the main power supply. To clean plastic panels or shelves, use alcohol (IN ANY CASE, AVOID LIQUIDS CONTAINING SOLVENTS). The DISPLAY must be cleaned with a dry cloth; if it is particularly dirty, clean it with a damp cloth and then dry. Do not spray alcohol directly onto the control panel and avoid cleaning with strong jets of compressed air. Keep the methacrylate filters of the optical unit clean using a slightly damp cloth, do not use solvents;...
15. MACHINE IDENTIFICATION DATA Maunfacturer address Serial-Nr. Year Model No: RWA1075 2024 WACL24C****** WEIGHT: VOLTAGE 185 KG Made by VSG A) Manufacturer B) Model C) Weight of the equipment D) Serial number E) Year of manufacture ATTENTION:It is absolutely forbidden to tamper with, engrave, alter in any way or even remove the machine identifi- cation plate; do not cover this plate with temporary panels, etc. as it must always be clearly visible. Always keep this plate clean from grease or dirt in general.
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