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RWA1085
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COMPOSITION
54 pages (including cover pages)
50 numbered pages
• For any further information please contact your local dealer. Contact info are on the last page:
IMPORTANT Any damage caused by failure to follow the instructions in this manual or improper
machine use shall relieve the manufacturer of all liability.
© July 15, 2022 by Vehicle Service Group. All rights reserved. Co11901.1
2025-M355 rev. 02

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  • Page 1 RWA1085 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMPOSITION 54 pages (including cover pages) 50 numbered pages • For any further information please contact your local dealer. Contact info are on the last page: IMPORTANT Any damage caused by failure to follow the instructions in this manual or improper machine use shall relieve the manufacturer of all liability.

  • Page 2: Symbols Used In The Manual

    SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL This symbol instructs the user to refer to this manual before using the equipment or any parts of it. This symbol indicates to the user that there are important operations to read about and instructions that demand attention in the documentation that accompanies the product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNINGS .................................. 3 Preliminary safety information ..........................3 INTENDED USE ................................5 TRAINING OF DESIGNATED PERSONNEL ....................... 5 General prevention measures ..........................5 EQUIPMENT COMPOSITION ............................. 7 COMPOSITION RWA3D1085 ..........................7 Tablet ..................................8 MEASURING HEADS ............................. 9 3.3.1 Measuring head keypads ..............................
  • Page 4 Preparation for adjustment ..........................36 7.10 Rear axle adjustment ............................37 7.11 Front axle adjustment ............................38 7.11.1 "Jack-Hold" procedure ..............................39 7.12 Summary of DIAGNOSIS and ADJUSTMENT data ..................40 7.12.1 Chassis diagnosis ................................40 7.12.2 "Test Drive" procedure ..............................41 7.13 Printing of measurements taken ........................

  • Page 5: Warnings

    0 WARNINGS Any damage deriving from failure to observe the instructions contained in this manual and from improper use of the machine releases the manufacturer from any liability. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using your garage equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: - Read all instructions.
  • Page 6 Rotary reasons. The trademark is owned by Rotary. All the remaining trademarks mentioned, the reproduced logos and the images belong to the legitimate owners who fully hold the relevant rights.

  • Page 7: Intended Use

    • The equipment must only be used by authorized and adequately trained personnel. • It is not permitted to attach very heavy objects (weighing more than 33lb (15kg) on the console (e.g.: rotary plates). • Do not use the equipment in places where a lot of dust is present (pollution degree equal to or greater than 3).
  • Page 8 • This equipment must only be used for the purpose for which it is expressly designed. ROTARY declines all responsibility for damage to persons, animals and property caused by improper use of the machine.

  • Page 9: Equipment Components

    3 EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS 3.1 RWA3D1085 Tablet Android “rugged” with features suitable to manage the Battery charging support App - See para. 3.2 See para. 3.3.5 Tablet support - Metal plate for tablet housing Main switch MAIN POWER SUPPLY SOCKET Power supply: 1/N/PE 115V AC, maximum current 6,3A (approx.

  • Page 10: Tablet

    3.2 Tablet The equipment includes a "Rugged” tablet The Device is supplied with adequate requirements (see minimum characteristics below) to manage the APP Aligner 3D2.0WiFi. The table shows the minimum characteristics for operation of the APP: Operating System Android ver. 10 1280 x 800 Video Resolution Processor...

  • Page 11: Measuring Heads

    3.3 MEASURING HEADS The measuring heads of the 3D equipment do not require the connection of any cables or cords for measuring angles or for data transmission. The detection groups consist of 2 megapixel cameras for each measuring head. Each camera has a group of high efficiency infra-red emitting LEDs, which act as illuminators for the 3D targets positioned on the vehicle's wheels.

  • Page 12: Measuring Head Keypads

    3.3.1 Measuring head keypads (B) Red LED Green LED Alphanumeric display - Indicates the battery status in % Figure 4 KEYS DESCRIPTION Head ignition key. Pressed simultaneously they manually switch the head off. Legend of Figure 4: • Green Led : It is not used.

  • Page 13: Automatic Shutdown Of Detectors

    3.3.3 Automatic shutdown of detectors The detectors turn off automatically after approximately 5 min. if they do not receive data, that is when the program is in a phase where data for the measurement are not transmitted/received (e.g. on the home page) or if the tablet is switched off.

  • Page 14: Clamps With Target

    Clamps with target The clamps are 4 self-centring type, including removable claws, where the target fits. Clamps with 4 self-centring gripping points, complete with target (for rims from 10'' to 24'') NOTE: on each clamp there is a label with warnings for hands and to refer to this manual before use Figure 7 They are marked Front Left/Right and Rear Left/Right, according to the following table (See...

  • Page 15: Push-Pedal

    3.5 Push-pedal It is a tool used to lock the brake pedal during measurement preparation operations. It is to be used as shown in the instructions that appear during the program. 3.6 Steering lock It is a tool used to hold the steering in a fixed position. It is used before the adjustment procedure as shown in the instructions that appear during the program.

  • Page 16: Overall Dimensions/Weights

    Overall dimensions/weights Figure 9 RWA3D1085 Weights Only console: about 103lb (47kg) Including clamps/target + measuring head + tablet: about 178lb (81kg) Complete with couple of turntables S110A7/P: about 238lb (108 kg) ATTENTION Turntables S110A7/P (See chap. 3.7) accessories must be placed on the lower base.

  • Page 17: Transportation And Installation

    5 TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION 5.1 Transportation and unpacking The equipment is supplied packed in a box secured onto a pallet to facilitate transportation. ATTENTION • To transport the machine to the point where it will be installed, use lifting and transport means such as forklifts or lifters equipped with forks.

  • Page 18: Clamp/Target Assembly

    5.3.1 Clamp/Target Assembly The targets should be mounted on the clamps and oriented at approximately 20°. To perform this with precision, the procedure described below is used. Retaining Spokes positioned dowel at 12 o’clock Inclined target ~ 20° Mount the targets on the clamps oriented approximately 20°, as shown above, and place them all on a vehicle.

  • Page 19: Fixing Of Measuring Head Supports

    It is necessary to drill 3 holes for M8 screws on outside surface of each runway, in order to fix the supports of the measuring heads, making sure that the distance from the centre of the heads to the centre of the rotary plates is 45-9/32"...
  • Page 20 (4700mm); and with track between 47-1/4" (1200mm) and 78-3/4" (2000mm). For vehicles with small and medium For very long wheelbase vehicles: wheelbase, place the rotary plates at Position the rotary plates away from normal distance from the head (distance the head (distance between heads / between heads / front target 45-1/4"...

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Application

    6 SETTING UP THE APPLICATION 6.1 Program system configuration To start the 3D2.0WiFi program click on the icon the program starts and the presentation page is displayed on the Tablet, from where it is possible to access all the main functions of the equipment.
  • Page 22 Figure 14 Settings: Figure 15 - It is possible to modify the parameters concerning the measurement units and the resolution of the angles, set the toe calc. method as “STANDARD" or "USA" or display separate tolerances between the left and right side. It is also possible to customize particular set-up procedures such as displaying of the graphics with the driver's side on the right or left, and insert search filters on the display of vehicles from historical sources.
  • Page 23 Database: Figure 17 - In the “Database” menu it is possible to perform the system configuration of groups with different brands as required, update the database and read the disclaimers of the data suppliers. para. 6.3 Figure 17 Test: Figure 18 - In the “Test”...

  • Page 24: Bluetooth Detectors Connection

    6.2 Bluetooth detectors connection Before starting to use the alignment SW, if not performed previously, it is necessary to connect the measuring heads with the Tablet, through the procedure of the system configuration menu (see Figure 13) Application\ BT connection, described below.

  • Page 25: Database System Configuration

    6.3 DATABASE System Configuration It is possible to customize the vehicle database, choosing which "groups" to show, or it is possible to create new groups or modify those present, adding or removing makes. It is possible to view information on existing databases or check for new updates. Select the "DATABASE"...

  • Page 26: Adding New Groups

    6.3.2 Adding new Groups It is also possible to create a new custom group and insert the required makes within it. Click on the key . A new item is generated at the top of the group list. Edit the field highlighted in orange with the name of the desired group. Then, using the Off switch selectors, set the makes to be displayed within the new Group.

  • Page 27: Diagnosis And Adjustment Of A Vehicle

    7 DIAGNOSIS AND ADJUSTMENT OF A VEHICLE To start the 3D2.0WiFi program click on the icon the program starts and the home page is displayed (Figure 27) from where it is possible to access the main functions of the equipment. Figure 27 Select the key to continue with the vehicle selection in the database (see...
  • Page 28 By pressing the key from Figure 29, it is possible to select the search method by name. Type the model name in the box and tap the icon The vehicle or group of vehicles identified in the database is shown. Press on to start 1.

  • Page 29: Displaying Of Pre-Selected Vehicle Technical Data

    7.2 Displaying of pre-selected vehicle technical data After selecting the vehicle (see para. 7.1), a screen is shown with the measurements and tolerances of the angles (minimum, central and maximum values) and other additional data, such as rim diameter, wheelbase, track and any load and tank conditions (Figure 32).

  • Page 30: Display Of Additional Measurements On Ride Heights

    7.2.1 Display of ADDITIONAL MEASUREMENTS on RIDE HEIGHTS Some 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 linked to additional measurements on the chassis, the key is present on the technical data page (Figure 34).

  • Page 31: Display Of Check Measurements On Ride Heights

    7.2.2 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 37) includes the key Press the key to display the page with the details of the control values.

  • Page 32: Display Of Images For Aid In Adjustment

    7.2.3 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 incidence of the front axle or the inclination and toe of the rear axle.

  • Page 33: Preliminary Operations

    7.3 Preliminary operations 7.3.1 Preliminary vehicle inspection operations Before carrying out the vehicle alignment check, it is necessary to perform a number of preliminary checks: • Check and if necessary eliminate the play on the suspension and on the steering linkage. Check and if necessary eliminate possible hardening or yielding of the elastic parts of the suspensions.

  • Page 34: Run-Out

    7.4 Run-Out The run-out procedure is carried out to compensate for any decentring that exists between the plane passing through the wheel and the one that is actually measured. However, this procedure can be skipped, when required, with the key 7.4.1 Push Run-out with automatic acquisition The run-out procedure is useful to compensate for any inaccuracy of the rims and clamps.
  • Page 35 The vehicle matches the arrival point Figure 44 "STOP" is displayed for a few seconds, that 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.

  • Page 36: Preparing For Measurements

    7.5 Preparing for measurements After carrying out the run-out procedure, as explained in para. 7.4 on page 32, it is necessary to prepare the vehicle for the measurements. The following screen will appear:   Block the brake pedal Unlock the front with the appropriate radius gauges tool.

  • Page 37: Steering Procedure

    7.7 Steering procedure After carrying out the alignment procedure (see para. 7.6 on page 34), the screen of Figure 49; here it is possible to carry out the steering procedure, which is used to determine the measurements of the angles of: •...

  • Page 38: Vehicle Diagnosis

    7.8 Vehicle diagnosis After carrying out the steering procedure (see para. 7.7 on page 35), a page is presented showing the summary of the measurements performed (Figure 50). The part on the left shows the factory reference values, on the right the diagnosis measurements are shown; the values are highlighted in green if in tolerance, in red if outside the tolerance, in grey if the tolerances are not present.

  • Page 39: Rear Axle Adjustment

    7.10 Rear axle adjustment The rear axle adjustment procedure can be reached by pressing the key in Figure 51, after having carried out the adjustment preparation operations (para. 7.9). Adjustment, where permitted, in the following order: Rear camber - Rear partial toe (this also determines the thrust angle).

  • Page 40: Front Axle Adjustment

    7.11 Front axle adjustment The front axle adjustment procedure can be reached by pressing the key on the rear axle adjustment page (Figure 52) and after carrying out the adjustment preparation operations (see para. 7.9 on page 36). The recommended order of the angles to be recorded is as follows: CASTER - CAMBER - TOE. The incidence values, entering this phase, are “FROZEN”...

  • Page 41: Jack-Hold" Procedure

    7.11.1 "Jack-Hold" procedure From the measurement adjustment page (see para. 7.10 and 7.11) press the key to perform the JACK- HOLD procedure (adjustment with wheels raised). Follow the visual instructions that appear on the screen. Raise the vehicle Figure 54 When the vehicle is raised, press the key to confirm raising of the vehicle;...

  • Page 42: Summary Of Diagnosis And Adjustment Data

    7.12 Summary of DIAGNOSIS and ADJUSTMENT data When the front adjustment phase on the vehicle has been completed (see Figure 58 on page 40), after pressing the key the page of Figure 57 appears with a summary of the Diagnosis and Adjustment data.

  • Page 43: Test Drive" Procedure

    7.12.2 "Test Drive" procedure On the Diagnosis and Adjustment summary page (para. 7.12), by pressing the key the “Test Drive” procedure (*) is started to check the correct adjustment of the partial toe, to ensure precise adjustment by observing the spokes of the steering wheel. Figure 59 NOTE the possibility of selecting the “Test Drive”...

  • Page 44: Printing Of Measurements Taken

    7.13 Printing of measurements taken By selecting the key in the summary page of the tests carried out (see para. 7.12 on page 40), the following screen appears, where it is possible to enter the vehicle data and customer data: Vehicle data and customer data entry Possibility of inserting photos of...

  • Page 45: Example Of Tabular Printing

    7.13.1 Example of tabular printing Figure 64...

  • Page 46: Graphic Print Example

    7.13.2 Graphic print example Space reserved for workshop personalisation of print-out Vehicle data and customer data Date/time Graphical representation of the wheel based on tolerance values vehicle identification photo (if taken) Printing of adjustment measurements Tolerance bar Value indicated in red / green if it is within tolerance or not Figure 65...

  • Page 47: Sharing Of The Test Carried Out

    7.14 Sharing of the test carried out At the end of the test it is possible to share, for example via E-mail, the report with the results and all the vehicle data. To share via E-mail, the Tablet must have Internet access; simply activate the WI-FI connection on the NOTE: tablet and connect to an available network After viewing the preview of the print page (see...

  • Page 48: Saving The Tests Carried Out With Teq-Link

    7.15 Saving the tests carried out with TEq-Link At the end of the test it is possible to save the report with the results and all the vehicle data, through the function It is necessary to install the "TEq-Link Web Manager" software on a Personal Computer connected to the workshop computer network and to connect the Tablet to the same data structure.

  • Page 49: Reporting Of Errors

    8 REPORTING OF ERRORS During the transmission/receipt of data between the detectors and the Tablet, or during measurement of the angles (for example during the adjustment phase) it is possible that an "Attention" ” symbol may appear to signal an error condition; see Figure 70.

  • Page 50: Problems

    9 PROBLEMS Listed below are some possible problems of the wheel alignment equipment. Rotary disclaims any liability for damage caused to persons, animals and property due to the intervention of unauthorized personnel and to the use of non-original spare parts.

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    For further more detailed information on the disposal of obsolete equipment, contact the office of the municipality of residence, the waste disposal service or the Rotary after-sales service. WARNING •...

  • Page 52: Machine Identification Data/Warning Labels

    12 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION DATA/WARNING LABELS Serial Plate A) Manufacturer B) Vehicle C) Serial number D) month/year of manufacture Battery charger circuit protection fuse plate Plates with data and warnings on general power supply Warning plate "Read manual" “Disposal" plate ATTENTION •...
  • Page 54 Performance of Your Wheel Service Equipment. Performance of Your Wheel Service Equipment. Contact Your Nearest Authorized Rotary Wheel Service Equipment Parts Distributor Trained Operators and Regular Maintenance Ensures Satisfactory Performance of Your for Genuine Replacement Parts. See Literature Package for Parts Breakdown.

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