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RWB355S (R155) Wheel Balancer
IMPORTANT
Any damage caused by failure to follow the instructions in this manual or improper machine
use shall relieve the manufacturer of all liability.
© April 2022 by Vehicle Service Group. All rights reserved.
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  • Page 1 RWB355S (R155) Wheel Balancer & & IMPORTANT Any damage caused by failure to follow the instructions in this manual or improper machine use shall relieve the manufacturer of all liability. 1297-M052-02 © April 2022 by Vehicle Service Group. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SUMMARY GENERAL DESCRIPTION _____________________________________________________________________________ 4 SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL _____________________________________________________________________ 5 INFORMATION PLATE LOCATION DRAWING _____________________________________________________________ 6 GENERAL INTRODUCTION ______________________________________________________________________ 8 Introduction __________________________________________________________________________________________8 INTENDED USE _______________________________________________________________________________ 8 Training of personnel ___________________________________________________________________________________8 SAFETY DEVICES ______________________________________________________________________________ 9 Residual risks ________________________________________________________________________________________ 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ____________________________________________________________ 10 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ______________________________________________________________________________ 11 PACKING AND MOBILIZATION FOR TRANSPORT ___________________________________________________ 12...
  • Page 3 13.7.1 Static ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 40 13.7.2 Static-1 _________________________________________________________________________________________ 40 13.7.3 Static-2 _________________________________________________________________________________________ 40 13.7.4 Dynamic ________________________________________________________________________________________ 41 13.7.5 ALU-S __________________________________________________________________________________________ 41 13.7.6 ALU-S1 _________________________________________________________________________________________ 41 13.7.7 ALU-S2 _________________________________________________________________________________________ 42 13.7.8 ALU-1 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 42 13.7.9 ALU-2 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 42 13.7.10 ALU-3 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 43 13.7.11 ALU-4 __________________________________________________________________________________________ 43 13.8 Optional balancing programs ____________________________________________________________________________ 44...

  • Page 4: General Description

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION FIG. 1 1 – Weight top cover 12 – Car ring nut 2 – 7-keys keyboard 13 – Wheels adapter Kit 3 – Distance-diameter caliper 14 – Pliers for weight fitting 4 – Threaded chuck 15 – Lateral guard 5 –...

  • Page 5: Symbols Used In The Manual

    SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL Symbols Description Read instruction manual. Wear work gloves. Wear work shoes. Wear safety goggles. Mandatory. Operations or jobs to be performed compulsorily. Danger! Be particularly careful. Warning. Be particularly careful (possible material damages). Move with fork lift truck or pallet truck. Lift from above.

  • Page 6: Information Plate Location Drawing

    INFORMATION PLATE LOCATION DRAWING FIG. 2 VS999923350 VS999923200 VS999923160 VS999923190 VS99990758 VS999923320 VS999923370 VS999916311 VS999923360 VS999923310 VSB4221000 VS999914290 VS999912940 VS99990114 VS999921820 VS999910050 VS999922780 VS999921730...
  • Page 7 Electricity danger plate VS999910050 Protection devices use plate VS999916311 Rubbish skip plate VS999912940 Lifting plate VS999914290 Serial number plate VS999921730 Rotary plate VS999921820 Rotary plate VS999922780 Laser aperture plate VS999923160 Prop 65 Attention plate VS999923190 Laser classification class 1 plate VS999923200...

  • Page 8: General Introduction

    SOME OF THE PICTURES AND/OR DISPLAY SCREEN PAGES PRESENT IN THIS MANUAL HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM PICTURES OF PROTOTYPES, THEREFORE THE STANDARD PRODUCTION MACHINES AND ACCESSORIES CAN BE DIFFERENT IN SOME COMPONENTS/DISPLAY SCREEN PAGES. GENERAL INTRODUCTION This manual is an integral part of the equipment and must be retained for the whole operating life of the equipment itself. Carefully study the warnings and instructions contained in this manual.

  • Page 9: Safety Devices

    SAFETY DEVICES DAILY CHECK THE INTEGRITY AND THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE SAFETY AND PROTECTION DEVICES ON THE EQUIP- MENT. • Main switch positioned on the back of the equipment. Its function is to disconnect equipment electric supply. • Protection guard. Its function is to protect the operator from possible projections of materials on the wheel during its spin.

  • Page 10: Residual Risks

    Residual risks The equipment was subjected to a complete analysis of risks according to reference standard EN ISO 12100. Risks are as reduced as possible in relation with technology and equipment functionality. Possible residual risks have been emphasized through pictorial representations and warnings which placing is indicated in “PLATE POSITIONING DRAWING”...

  • Page 11: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES • Any tampering with or modification to the equipment not previously authorized by the manufacturer exempts the latter from all respon- sibility for damage caused by or derived from said actions. • Removing of or tampering with the safety devices or with the warning signals placed on the equipment leads to serious dangers and represents a transgression of OSHA safety standards.

  • Page 12: Packing And Mobilization For Transport

    PACKING AND MOBILIZATION FOR TRANSPORT HAVE THE EQUIPMENT HANDLED BY SKILLED PERSONNEL ONLY. THE LIFTING EQUIPMENT MUST WITHSTAND A MINIMUM RATED LOAD EQUAL TO THE WEIGHT OF THE PACKED EQUIPMENT (SEE PARAGRAPH “TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS”). The equipment is packed partially assembled. Handling must be by pallet-lift or fork-lift trolley, Fig.

  • Page 13: Unpacking

    UNPACKING DURING UNPACKING, ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES TO PREVENT ANY INJURY CAUSED BY CONTACT WITH PACKAGING MATERIAL (NAILS, ETC.). The cardboard box is supported with plastic strapping. Cut the strapping with suitable scissors. Use a small knife to cut along the lateral axis of the box and open it like a fan.

  • Page 14: Working Environment Conditions

    WORKING ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS The equipment must be operated under proper conditions as follows: • temperature: +5 °C - +40 °C (+41 °F - +104 °F) • relative humidity: 30 - 95% (dew-free) • atmospheric pressure: 860 - 1060 hPa (mbar) (12.5 - 15.4 psi). The use of the equipment in ambient conditions other than those specified above is only allowed after prior agreement with and approval of the manufacturer.

  • Page 15: Equipment Assembly

    EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY EACH MECHANICAL INTERVENTION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY PROFESSIONALLY QUALIFIED STAFF. After having freed the various components from the packing check that they are complete, and that there are no anomalies, then comply with the following instructions for the assembly of the components making use of the attached series of illustrations. Anchoring system The packed equipment is secured to the support pallet through the holes prearranged on the chassis and indicated in the figure below.

  • Page 16: Assembly Procedures

    Assembly procedures 9.2.1 Fitting the chuck on the flange Screw the chuck with a 27 mm open wrench (Fig. 6 ref. 1) on the flange (Fig. 6 ref. 2). Fig. 6 9.2.2 Monitor fitting 1. Remove bolts (Fig. 7 ref. 1) and the nuts (Fig. 7 ref. 2) from the bolts (Fig. 7 ref. 3). Fit the support tube (Fig. 7 ref. 4) rotated through 90°.
  • Page 17 3. secure the monitor (Fig. 8 ref. 1) to the support (Fig. 8 ref. 2) by means of the bolts (Fig. 8 ref. 3) and washers (Fig. 8 ref. 4), equipped on issue; Fig. 8 4. secure the guard (Fig. 9 ref. 1) to the support (Fig. 9 ref. 2) with the 6 bolts (Fig. 9 ref. 3) and the washers (Fig. 9 ref. 4), equipped on issue.

  • Page 18: Fitting Of External Data Gage

    9.2.3 Fitting of external data gage 1. Introduce the 4 bolts (Fig. 10 ref. 1) in the gage bracket (Fig. 10 ref. 2) and screw them on the special threaded rivets placed on the rear side of the chassis. Lock the gage arm (Fig. 10 ref. 3) to the bracket (Fig. 10 ref. 2) using the 2 bolts (Fig. 10 ref. 4) and the washers (Fig.

  • Page 19: Fitting The Protection Guard

    3. connect connector (Fig. 12 ref. 1) of the cable coming from inside the equipment to connector (Fig. 12 ref. 2) of the cable coming from the gage arm. Fit the section of the cable with the connectors inside the arm (Fig. 12 ref. 3); 4.

  • Page 20: Electrical Connections

    10.0 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS EVEN THE TINIEST PROCEDURE OF AN ELECTRICAL NATURE MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY PROFESSIONALLY QUALI- FIED STAFF. BEFORE CONNECTING THE EQUIPMENT MAKE SURE THAT: • THE MAIN POWER RATING CORRESPONDS TO THE EQUIPMENT RATING AS SHOWN ON THE EQUIPMENT PLATE; •...

  • Page 21: Fitting The Wheel On The Chuck

    11.0 FITTING THE WHEEL ON THE CHUCK To achieve perfect balancing, the wheel must be carefully and properly fitted on the chuck. Imperfect centering will inevitably cause unbalances. WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT IS THAT ORIGINAL CONES AND ACCESSORIES, SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO BE EMPLOYED WITH THE WHEEL BALANCERS, ARE USED.
  • Page 22 Some aluminium wheels, with very high centering, must be fitted with the cone outside the wheel. 5. Clean the chuck (Fig. 17 ref. 1) before fitting the wheel; 6. fit the wheel (Fig. 17 ref. 3) with the inside of the rim towards the wheel balancer, until the wheel is up against the support flange (Fig.

  • Page 23: Control Panel

    12.0 CONTROL PANEL The wheel balancers are equipped with a control panel equipped with a keyboard to interact/operate the controls presented in graphical form on the monitor. On the monitor are displayed all the instructions for the correct wheel balancing, for example indicating where the operator shall fit ad- hesive or clip weights and the balancing mode and/or option used, as well as correct wheel rotation for inner/outer weights positioning.

  • Page 24: Wheel Balancing

    13.0 WHEEL BALANCING 13.1 Switching the machine on and off Press the "ON" main switch (Fig. 14 ref. 1), located in the rear part of the equipment. Wait a few seconds until the complete loading of the operational program. The equipment is ready to operate when the main screen "Home"...

  • Page 25: Balancing Programs Setting

    13.2 Balancing programs setting The setting of the balancing programs can be performed in two ways: - through the gage arm (rapid setting); - through “Measurement being acquired” screen, appearing when the button is pressed (Fig. 20 ref. 1). The setting modes are completely different even if they allow to reach the same result (but with different times). 13.2.1 Programs rapid setting and measurements through distance-diameter caliper arm The use of the distance-diameter caliper arm allows the rapid automatic wheel balancing program and the measures entry.
  • Page 26 - bring into contact the weights fitting pliers with the inner part of the rim (2 contact points) (see Fig. 22) to select “ALU-S” program. REPEATEDLY BRINGING THE GAGE ARM (FIG. 23 REF. 1) IN CONTACT WITH THE CHUCK (FIG. 23 REF. 2), THE PROGRAM WILL CYCLE FROM "ALU-S"...
  • Page 27 • Measuring procedure of electronic RUN-OUT with the distance-diameter caliper arm. The electronic RUN-OUT measuring device is useful to check if the rim has some imperfections. To access the screen to choose the rim control mode, proceed as follows: - from the "Home" page, press the button (Fig.
  • Page 28 - Place the distance-diameter caliper pliers (Fig. 28 ref. 1) in contact with the rim. Fig. 28 Press the green button on the monitor to start the rim analysis procedure. The circle starts to spin at low speed (30 rpm) and at the end of the measurement the eccentricity graph appears, as shown in the Fig._29.

  • Page 29: Programs Setting Through "Measurements Acquisition" Screen Page

    13.2.2 Programs setting through “Measurements acquisition” screen page From the “Home” page, press the (Fig. 20 ref. 1) button to display "Measurements acquisition" screen page below: Fig. 30 PRESS THE BUTTON (Fig. 20 ref. 1) TO DISABLE THE AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS FOR THE SELEC- TION OF THE BALANCING PROGRAM OF DISTANCE-DIAMETER CALIPER ARM, DESCRIBED IN PAR.

  • Page 30: Indicative Display Of Points Where To Detect Measures/To Fit Weight

    WHENEVER THE DISTANCE-DIAMETER CALIPER AND/OR THE EXTERNAL DATA GAGE (SEE FIG. 24) IS KEPT IN POSITION FOR A FEW SECONDS AGAINST THE RIM (UNTIL THE EQUIPMENT MAKES AN APPROPRIATE SOUND NOTIFICATION), THE POSITION IS STORED AND THE VALUES MEASURED IN THE PRE-ARRANGED FIELDS IN THE SELECTED WHEEL BALANCING PROGRAM ARE LOADED.

  • Page 31: Weights Positioning

    13.3.1 Weights positioning The monitor displays when it is absolutely necessary that the weight is applied at "12 o'clock" position. Pay particular attention to the content of the weights identification icons since if the following words are displayed, then the icon corresponding weight has to be applied at "12 o'clock"...

  • Page 32: Wheel Balancing Screen Page Description

    13.5 Wheel balancing screen page description After executing the spin of the wheel, the monitor displays a series of important information that helps the operator in his operations and subsequent choices. Fig. 40 1 – Measures used by the program to perform the spin and detect the values in P1 - P2 P1 –...
  • Page 33 8a – Display of the weights in OUNCES/GRAMS Set the unit of measurement for weights display to OUNCES/GRAMS (see Par. 14.1 “Options menu”). On the following screen page: press the button to display the weight with maximum resolution (0.05 oz) to be fitted on the wheel, expressed in ounces. The following screen will appear on the monitor.
  • Page 34 Press the button to set the display of the weights to be fitted again in ounces. The following screen will appear on the monitor: 8b – Display of the weights in GRAMS Set the unit of measurement for weights display to GRAMS (see Par.

  • Page 35: Balancing Mode

    13.5.1 Balancing mode The equipment has the ability to perform the wheel balancing (weights fitting) in 3 different ways: - using the distance-diameter caliper arm with weights fitting pliers; - using the laser at “6 o'clock”; - weights fitting at “6 o'clock” (without the use of lasers). •...
  • Page 36 • Weights fitting with laser (at "6 o'clock"). TO USE THIS MODE, IT IS NECESSARY THAT THE RELEVANT FUNCTION IS ENABLED ON THE MENU "OP- TIONS" DESCRIBED IN PAR. 14.1. TO USE THIS WEIGHT APPLICATION MODE THE OPERATOR MUST REMEMBER THE PRECISE POINT WHERE THE MEASUREMENT WAS TAKEN WITH THE DISTANCE-DIAMETER CALIPER ARM.

  • Page 37: Use Of Machines With Disabled Automatic Data Gage

    13.6 Use of machines with disabled automatic data gage If the automatic data gage is disabled, the insertion of the measurements of diameter, width and distance of the rim from the equipment must be done manually. The reading of these measures can be made as follows: - visual readout on caliper graduated scale (distance);...
  • Page 38 VALUE IN MILLIMETERS VALUE IN INCHES DETECTED VALUE ON THE TO ENTER TO ENTER GRADUATED SCALE 0.20 0.40 0.60 0.80 1.00 1.20 1.40 1.60 1.80 1.95 2.15 2.35 2.55 2.75 2.95 3.15 3.35 3.55 3.75 3.95 10.5 4.15 4.35 11.5 4.55 4.70 12.5...

  • Page 39: Manual Setting Of Wheel Dimensions

    13.6.1 Manual setting of wheel dimensions In case the operator wants to edit and/or manually enter the wheel dimensions, proceed as follows: - from the desired measurement mode screen, press the button until highlighting with yellow the field to modify/edit; - press the buttons until reaching the desired value;...

  • Page 40: Standard Balancing Programs

    13.7 Standard balancing programs 13.7.1 Static The STATIC program permits balancing wheels by fitting adhesive weights on the outer and inner sides of the rim. Enter the measurements (see 13.2.1 or 13.6.1) and proceed with balancing operations. At the end of the procedure, the wheel balancing conditions can be checked by performing a trial spin. Fig.

  • Page 41: Dynamic

    13.7.4 Dynamic The DYNAMIC program allows the wheels balancing by fitting two clip adhesive weights: one on the outside and one on the inside rim. Enter the measurements (see 13.2.1 or 13.6.1) and proceed with balancing operations. At the end of the procedure, the wheel balancing conditions can be checked by performing a trial spin. Fig.

  • Page 42: Alu-S2

    13.7.7 ALU-S2 ALU-S2 function permits balancing wheels with light alloy rims by fitting two adhesive weights: one on the outer and one on inner sides of the rim (the inner weight is at “12 o’ clock”). Enter the measurements (see 13.2.1 or 13.6.1) and proceed with balancing operations. At the end of the procedure, the wheel balancing conditions can be checked by performing a trial spin.

  • Page 43: Alu-3

    13.7.10 ALU-3 ALU-3 function is a procedure that uses mixed weights to offset wheel unbalance: weight with clip on inner side of wheel, adhesive weight on outer side, not visible because inside the rim. Enter the measurements (see 13.2.1 or 13.6.1) and proceed with balancing operations. At the end of the procedure, the wheel balancing conditions can be checked by performing a trial spin.

  • Page 44: Optional Balancing Programs

    13.8 Optional balancing programs 13.8.1 SPLIT mode The Split procedure proves useful when the dynamic unbalance of a wheel is fairly high and the weight to be fitted is not available, for instance a 100 g (3.52 oz). The unbalance can be corrected by splitting the total weight into two smaller weights. Split procedure eliminates errors by using “DYNAMIC”...
  • Page 45 Proceed to “DYNAMIC” unbalance measurement displaying by performing a standard wheel spin. Fig. 55 Once detected the unbalance values, verify that the equipment displays the ability to use the "SPLIT" option (Fig. 34 ref. 4a). Press button to shift to the next screen page. Fig.
  • Page 46 After choosing the value of the weights to be fitted, press button to position the wheel for the application of the 1st clip weight. Fig. 58 THE TWO GREEN ARROWS INDICATE THAT THE WHEEL IS PROPERLY POSITIONED FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE 1ST WEIGHT.

  • Page 47: Weights Hidden Behind Spokes Mode

    13.8.2 Weights hidden behind spokes mode Adhesive correction weight positioning may not look attractive on some types of rims. In this case, "weights hidden behind spokes" mode can be used: it splits any correction weight on the outer side into two parts to be hidden behind rim spokes. It can be used in ALU-S mode. Proceed to ALU-S unbalance measurement displaying, performing a standard wheel spin.

  • Page 48: Matching Mode

    Fig. 64 Lead to “12 o'clock” the 2nd spoke. The equipment will automatically calculate the total number of spokes. If the value shown on the screen (A) is correct, press the button . The equipment automatically calculates weight position in two positions hidden behind the spokes.
  • Page 49 Fig. 66 Once detected the unbalance values, verify that the equipment displays the ability to use the “matching” options (Fig. 34 ref. 10). Press button to shift to the next screen page. Fig. 67 Press button to enter the relevant function. On the monitor the next screen page will be displayed: Fig.
  • Page 50 Press button to confirm that step 1 has been completed. On the display the next screen page will be displayed: Fig. 70 STEP 2. Remove the wheel from the wheel balancer. Remove the tire and turn it on the rim through 180°. Fig.
  • Page 51 Press button to confirm that step 2 has been completed. On the display the next screen page will be displayed suggesting to perform a spin of the wheel. Fig. 73 After having fitted wheel back in position, close the protection guard to make an automatic wheel spin. At the end of the spin the monitor will display the following screen: Fig.
  • Page 52 Make the reference mark on RIM at “12 o'clock” (see Fig. 76). Fig. 76 reference mark on RIM - Press the button to bring the wheel into position. Fig. 77 Mark the reference mark on the TIRE at "12 o'clock" position. Press button to confirm that step 3 has been completed.

  • Page 53: Special Balancing Programs

    13.9 Special balancing programs 13.9.1 Pax 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. To launch a PAX measurement, proceed as follows: - make sure there are no stones and/or mud on the wheel.

  • Page 54: Wheel Balancing In Motorcycle Mode (With Distance Caliper Extension Kit)

    13.11 Wheel balancing in Motorcycle mode (with distance caliper extension Kit) By enabling “motorbike wheel balancing” function, the wheel balancers can also balance motorbike wheels. Before detecting the wheel sizes (see Par. 13.2.2), select motorcycle wheel balancing mode proceeding as described below: press the button , then the button and, finally, press the button...

  • Page 55: User Menu (Options And Calibration)

    14.0 USER MENU (OPTIONS AND CALIBRATION) 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 following screen appears where you can enter the password. Fig.

  • Page 56: Options Menu

    14.1 Options menu Press the button (Fig. 82 ref. 1), to display the monitor screen to enable/disable options as shown below: Fig. 83 Press button several times to display the second option screen below. Fig. 84 To enable / disable individual functions simply highlight the icon using the buttons and/or and press the button Pressing the button...
  • Page 57 List of available options THE ICONS OF THE AVAILABLE OPTIONS WILL TURN BLUE WHEN THEY ARE SELECTED. OPTIONS THAT ARE NOT AVAILABLE ARE MARKED WITH A RED “X”. Enables/disables the spin/protection carter. Enables/disables the distance/diameter detection caliper. Enable/disable the display of static threshold after each spin. It allows you to set the thresholds for each of the balancing mode weights (see Par.
  • Page 58 Enable/disable the LED light. Enable/disable the functions of motorbike wheel balancing. Enable/disable the encoder mounted on the spin motor. It allows you to change the unit of measurement of the rims width from mm to inches and vice versa. It allows you to set the size values of adhesive weights (see Par. 14.1.2). Enable/disable the RUN-OUT functions.

  • Page 59: Lower Weight Limit

    14.1.1 Lower weight limit Correction weight below a certain limit is normally shown equal to zero. This limit can be set from 10 g to 1 g (from 0.5 oz to 0.05 oz). At the end of the spin however, by pressing the button , the weight can be displayed with max resolution of 1 g (0.05 oz), not considering the set lower limit.
  • Page 60 To perform this setting, press the icon (see Fig. 83). You will see the following screen: Fig. 87 1 – Weights thickness (height) (default value 4 mm (0.16”)) 2 – Weights width (default value 19 mm (0.75”)) From this screen page, change the size values of weights using the buttons THE YELLOW-COLORED-VALUE IS THE ACTIVE FIELD AND THE MODIFIABLE ONE.

  • Page 61: User Management

    14.1.3 User management The “User Management” function is disabled on equipment delivery. To enable it, proceed as described in Para 14.1. After enabling, the icon will be displayed on every page (Fig. 88 ref. 1). The wheel balancers can be used simultaneously by 4 different users. Fig.

  • Page 62: Equipment Calibrations

    14.2 Equipment calibrations There are three types of calibrations displayed by pressing the button (Fig. 82 ref. 2). Fig. 91 1 – Chuck “0” (zero) calibration 2 – Weight measurement sensors calibration 3 – Gage calibration The three types will be explained in the next sections. 14.2.1 Chuck “0”...

  • Page 63: Weight Measurement Sensors Calibration

    14.2.2 Weight measurement sensors calibration THE NUMERICAL VALUES SHOWN IN THE FIGURES BELOW ARE PURELY ILLUSTRATIVE. For the calibration of weight measurement sensors, follow three steps: 1. perform zero shaft calibration WITH wheel (and adapter); 2. perform weight measurement calibration WITH wheel (and adapter); 3.
  • Page 64 STEP 2 - Press the button (Fig. 91 ref. 2) to display the following screen page on the monitor: Fig. 96 - Set the size of the rim on the chuck using the distance-diameter caliper arm. - Set the rim width using one of the following calipers: •...
  • Page 65 Fig. 98 - Turn manually the wheel until You have the weight of 100 g (3.52 oz) on the outer side at "12 o'clock". - Press the brake pedal and hold it down during the whole the following operation to avoid unexpected rotation of the chuck. - Remove the weight from 100 g (3.52 oz) from the outside of the wheel and apply it on the inner side at “12 o'clock”.
  • Page 66 STEP 3 - Remove the wheel from the chuck and perform a complete calibration procedure “0” (zero) chuck as described below. - Press the button (Fig. 91ref. 1) to display the following screen page on the monitor: Fig. 101 - After making sure that the chuck is unloaded (no wheel or mounted accessories), press the button and close the guard.

  • Page 67: Gage Calibration

    14.2.3 Gage calibration Press the button (Fig. 91 ref. 3) to display the following screen page on the monitor: Fig. 103 1 – Distance-diameter caliper calibration 2 – External data gage calibration Distance-diameter caliper calibration THE NUMERICAL VALUES SHOWN IN THE FIGURES BELOW ARE PURELY ILLUSTRATIVE. Press the button (Fig.
  • Page 68 The following screen will appear on the monitor to indicate the measured values: Fig. 106 1 – Example of value detected by the gage 2 – Example of value on threaded chuck – The value indicated next to the ruler symbol (Fig._106 ref. 1) must be equal to or ± 1 mm (0.04 ”) compared to what is indicated above the gage (Fig._106 ref.
  • Page 69 - Press push button . Wait a few seconds until you see the following screen: Fig. 109 - Place the gage against the chuck in the lower part of the it but on a smaller diameter than before as indicated on the image on the monitor.
  • Page 70 - Turn the gage bushing (Fig. 112 ref. 1) on the inner edge of the wheel upwards (see Fig. 112). Fig. 112 - Press button to end the operation. On the monitor the next screen page will be displayed: Fig. 113 The calibration of the distance-diameter caliper is finished.
  • Page 71 Calibration of external data gage THE NUMERICAL VALUES SHOWN IN THE FIGURES BELOW ARE PURELY ILLUSTRATIVE. Press the button (Fig. 103 ref. 2) to display the following screen page on the monitor: Fig. 114 TO PERFORM THIS CALIBRATION, THE CHUCK MUST BE UNLOADED (NO WHEEL OR ACCESSORIES MOUNTED ON IT). Move the tip of the width measuring device (Fig.
  • Page 72 Press button On the monitor the next screen page will be displayed: Fig. 116 Move the tip of the width measuring device (Fig. 117 ref. 1) in line with the outer surface of the flange (Fig. 117 ref. 2). Fig. 117 Press button At the end of the operation, the following screen will appear on the monitor: Fig.

  • Page 73: Error Signals

    15.0 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. Below is a troubleshooting chart. Error code Description Planned wheel speed not reached Calibration overcoming Wheel speed stability out of tolerance Encoder calibration error...

  • Page 74: Routine Maintenance

    16.0 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE, POSITION THE MAIN SWITCH “0”, DISCONNECT THE EQUIPMENT FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY USING THE SOCKET/PLUG COMBINATION AND CHECK THAT ALL MOBILE PARTS ARE AT A STANDSTILL. BEFORE EXECUTING ANY MAINTENANCE OPERATION, MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO WHEELS LOCKED ONTO THE CHUCK.

  • Page 75: Dimensions

    17.3 Dimensions Fig. 119 95 mm 3.74" 1165 mm / 45.87" 905 mm / 35.63" 960 mm / 37.80" 1210 mm / 47.64" 1280 mm / 50.39" 1295 mm / 50.98"...

  • Page 76: Storing

    18.0 STORING If storing for long periods disconnect the main power supply and take measures to protect the equipment from dust build-up. Lubricate parts that could be damaged from drying out. 19.0 SCRAPPING When the decision is taken not to make further use of this equipment, make it inoperative by disconnecting it from the electrical power supply and the compressed air supply.

  • Page 77: Drawing Number A - Wiring Connection Diagram

    Drawing number A - Rev. 6 VS129705534 Wiring connection diagram...
  • Page 78 1 – Power supply cable L=2000 2 – Wired switch with plug 3 – Cable from switch to transformer 4 – Fuse 5 – Transformer 6 – 90W-380/P power board kit 7 – DC motor 8 – Motor support ground cable 9 –...
  • Page 79 Thank You Trained Operators and Regular Maintenance Ensures Satisfactory Performance of Your Wheel Service Equipment. Contact Your Nearest Authorized Rotary Wheel Service Equipment Parts Distributor for Genuine Replacement Parts. See Literature Package for Parts Breakdown.

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