the Vision 1 Optical Headlight Aimer manual
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1. 1 49 at 25Feet 7 322 1 59 at25Feet 7 845 4 2 5 AIM OK WINDOW Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 11 SECTION TWO CONVERSION CHART Degrees to Inches gt PROJECTED ZERO The AIM OK WINDOW defines the maximum allowable plus or minus measurement from zero of the horizontal and vertical aim axis at twenty five 25 feet 7 6 meters Lamps which measure within the allowable limits will register an AIM OK indicator at bottom of screen At the SET OPTIONS screen FIG 13 press the SET AIM OK WINDOW button Button 3 V VERTICAL AXIS H HORIZONTAL ARIS FIG 13 m SET OPTIO T SELECT MEASUREMENT INOM 7 SETUP AIM A YU J SET AIH HH RA 1 CHOOSE AMING METKON next mEnu Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 12 SECTION TWO The next screen FIG 14 displays functions which allow the changing of the horizontal window Use the INCREASE VALUE or DECREASE VALUE buttons Button 3 or Button 4 to change the value as desired When the correct horizontal window value is displayed press the ENTER TT ES LE CURRENT VALUE button Button 5 to continue 74 gt cease VALUE This screen FIG 15 shows functions which allow the changing of the vertical window Use the Mi ra PRN INCREASE VALUE or DECREASE VALUE buttons to change the value as desired When the em EEEE correct vertical window value is displayed press the ENTER CURRENT VALUE bu2. The vertical tolerance value in which the aim of a lamp is acceptable VIDEO SYSTEM The camera and related components located in the aimer housing which view the lamp beam pattern Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 48 SECTION EIGHT LOCATION OF VISION 1 INFORMATION LABELS Labels shown on this page are not actual size LOCATION OF VISION 1 INFORMATION LABELS WARMING r J HIGH VOLTAGE INSIDE CASE ERED BSCR A V MERJEE TETA i Tois W BD MOT PW CONKER WD V EN A GREY EEELE TJMPONLCS75 MEHA I SERVICING 1h Buble Feces Ade ii Laser light Avoti Sail AATE weet Coe G FRODUCE Ging ype srpoauro l hh i TE MIC FE SO PT PL a TE ay APOE ON LCST MON ME UA 670 nm 5 0 m az REPL AEE BOGE wile J TYY bii Bae CEPU Si Pe JETT This equipmen como jo N pawiana od 145 21 CFR 104010 aed 1040 11 POWER MEGNA 0 3 v t lt By s 19 WATT an ha CAMISA NSIET 1A Mi E GH ANK PRESEN PATI Pie CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performances of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure 5 DANGER LASEN LMT WHEN OMIN AVOID RECT E PORRE FO BEAN MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT 20 WATTS PAINTER POWER SUPPLY ONLY AVCHD EXPOSURE Li LEST A Lr 2 PiS Tier AURAN Vision 1 Instruction Manual Hopkins USA MAMorufoctuorlrg Corperaction Ee 428 Peyton Emporia Kansas 6801 757 J16 J42 7320 SS
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4. the message CAUTION LASER ACTIVE at the bottom of the monitor screen Press the NEXT STEP button Button 5 The aimer will display the aiming screen FIG 15 The selected lamp type is displayed across the top of the aim screen At the upper left hand corner the bay number is displayed Next to the bottom of the aim screen the measurement of the aim point and the approximate candela brightness value is displayed On the bottom line of the monitor the aimer displays DRIVER SIDE FIG 16 indicating the aimer is aiming the driver side lamp Press the PR PRINT button Button 4 The operator can generate a printout of the current aim information if the printer option is installed EET ASTI Ae Ci SCREEN 12 ROLL AIMER TO MENTRES Se A OF VEHDOLE AND RAISE OR NCH AMR A TO PISTON LASER AT OPTKAL CENT OF LAMP TO MU AININ CHECK IF ANEA 15 LEVEL LASIA CONTAC SELECTOR EN E PREVIOUS STEP 2 man onsen 2 TURN OFF LASER OK NEXT STEF OTE AFTER OPT HFMOAE LASSEN LCS TOR STOKER Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 32 SECTION FIVE Press the OK button Button 5 a second time The aiming cycle for the lamp is completed FIG 16 and the aimer displays AIM COMPLETE FIG 17 and returns to the Main Menu FIG 18 E eros PRESS THE GES MUUTTO Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 33 SECTION FIVE 5 4 LASER ALIGNMENT EXPERT MODE ON From the Main Menu FI
5. 3 TUHN OFF LASER ok NEXT STEF BOT LEVI TH ADH HEME LAME Loe ATOR STORER Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 37 SECTION FIVE 5 5 TRACK ALIGNMENT EXPERT MODE ON From the Main Menu FIG 1 press the ALIGN HEADLAMPS button Button 2 The aimer will display FIG 2 SET BAY NUMBER INCREASE VALUE DECREASE VALUE ENTER CURRENT VALUE BAY NUMBER TO SET J The number displayed at the bottom of the screen FIG 2 is the active bay To change to a different aiming bay press the INCREASE VALUE button Button 3 or the DECREASE VALUE button Button 4 until the desired aiming bay number is displayed When the desired aiming bay number is displayed press the ENTER CURRENT VALUE button Button 5 the aimer will display FIG 3 LASER CONTROL SELECTOR PREVIOUS STEP TURN ON LASER TURN OFF LASER NEXT STEP This control screen allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to use as a guide when aligning the aimer head to the optical center of the passenger side headlamp When the alignment laser is energized the aimer will continue to beep and display the message CAUTION LASER ACTIVE at the bottom of the monitor screen FIG 3 Press the NEXT STEP button Button 5 The alignment laser will automatically be de energized and the aimer will display FIG 4 9 amn HEADLAMPS 9 ALKGNMENT mmo hes L E i OPTIONS PRESS THE 08IAKDS MAITTOMAI i MOREA VALLE 2 oton
6. 5 3 TRACK ALIGNMENT EXPERT MODE OFF From the Main Menu FIG 1 press the ALIGN HEADLAMPS button Button 2 The aimer will display FIG 2 5 3 1 LASER LOCATORS SCREEN 5 APPLY LASER LOCATOR STICKER TO THE OPTICAL CENTERS OF THE LAMPS TO BE AIMED MOST LAMPS PROVIDE AN OPTICAL CENTER REFERENCE LOGO FIDUCIARY MARK SMALL DOT GRID LINES NEXT SCREEN Press the NEXT SCREEN button Button 5 The aimer will display FIG 3 i i 5 BA 0 0 LOW ALM OH LA MENI 29 I CC Al BONE NT DF si ell onos PRESS THE DESIRED BUTTON LASEH LOCATORS 3 SCHFEN 5 APPLY LASER LOCATORS STICKER TO Ti OF TIONAL CENTER OF J THE LAMP TO ME AME NHOST LAMPS PROVIDE AN PTH CENTER REFERENCE LOG FIDIJOLAINY MARN SMALL DIT GRE LINES abe Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 28 SECTION FIVE 5 3 2 LEVEL AIMER SCREEN 6 _ Bi LEVELAIMER CHECK LEVEL VIAL ON TOP OF AIMER HEAD TO ASSURE AIMER IS LEVEL TO ADJUST ON MN 3 CHECK LEVEL vua on tor or TURN KNOB ON LEFT OF AIMER CLOCKWISE TO COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO MOVE LEVEL J Kats BUBBLE TO CENTER J CLOCKWTSE TO COUNTER NEXT SCREEN Press the NEXT SCREEN button Button 5 The aimer will display FIG 4 5 3 3 SELECT BAY NUMBER SCREEN 7 SELECT THE BAY NUMBER WHICH ALIGNMENT IS TO BE PERFORMED IF AN INCORRECT gt 4727 BAY NUMBER IS SELECTED THE HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT WILL REFLECT AN INCORRECT J se FLOOR SLOPE RESULTING IN MIS
7. AIM HEADLAMPS button Button 5 The aimer will display the aiming screen FIG 15 The selected lamp type is displayed across the top of the aim screen FIG 15 In the upper left hand corner the bay number is displayed At the bottom of the aim screen the measurement of the aim point and the approximate candela brightness value is displayed On the bottom line of the monitor the aimer displays PASSENGER SIDE indicating the aimer is aiming the passenger side lamp Press the PR PRINT button Button 4 The operator can generate a printout of the current aim n aa LT tina information if the printer option is installed i PASMINGIR SIIN Press the OK button Button 5 The aiming cycle for the lamp is ended FIG 16 and the aimer displays instructions to move the aimer to the driver side lamps FIG 17 Press the OK button Button 5 a second time The aimer will display FIG 18 MOVE UMEDA Po DARTE SiH Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 26 SECTION FIVE POSITION AIMER SCREEN 12 ROLL AIMER TO DRIVERS SIDE OF VEHICLE AND RAISE OR LOWER AIMER HEAD TO POSITION LASER AT OPTICAL CENTER OF LAMP TO BE AIMED CHECK IF AIMER IS LEVEL NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER Press the NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER button Button 5 The aimer will display FIG 19 LASER CONTROL SELECTOR PREVIOUS STEP TURN ON LASER TURN OFF LASER NEXT STEP AFTER CENTERING REMOVE LASER LOCATOR STICKER This cont
8. AIMER TO THE CENTER OF VEHICLE AND TURN KNOB ON LEFT REAR OF AIMER COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO POSITION LASER ON A POINT REPRESENTATIVE OF CENTERLINE OF VEHICLE BUMPER HOOD ORNAMENT CENTER OF GRILL POINT ON FACIA NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER Press the NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER button Button 5 The aimer will display FIG 5 MAIN MEHL 7 3 9 ALIGN HENDLAMPS 9 ALIGNMENT DEMO a 5 ormes PRESS THE DESIRED BUTTON ALBA ARMIA SCREEN J BOLL AISIFR MENTIIN or oh LEFT REAR e TLS Hed o 5 APRS SEE OF CENTER OF VEHICLE AEA HOOD DRM CENTER OF TT ee on CTY rar N XT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 22 SECTION FIVE 5 2 2 LASER CONTROL SELECTOR PREVIOUS STEP TURN ON LASER TURN OFF LASER NEXT STEP This control screen FIG 5 allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to perform the tasks described in Screens 3 FIG 4 and 4 FIG 6 When the alignment laser is energized the aimer will continue to beep and display the message CAUTION LASER ACTIVE at the bottom of the monitor screen Press the NEXT STEP button Button 5 The aimer will display FIG 6 ALIGNING AIMER SCREEN 4 TURN KNOB ON LEFT REAR OF AIMER CLOCKWISE TO POSITION LASER ON A CENTERLINE POINT OF VEHICLE AT WINDSHIELD ADJUST AIMER BASE SO THAT WHEN LASER IS MOVED FROM UP TO DOWN POSITION THE LASER WILL INTERSECT THE 2 CENTERPOINTS SELECTED AS REPRESENTATIVE OF CENTERLINE
9. DENER sine THH 0 7 HH ALT iik Vision 1 Instruction Manual Pages 39 40 SECTION FIVE LASER CONTROL SELECTOR PREVIOUS STEP TURN ON LASER TURN OFF LASER NEXT STEP AFTER CENTERING REMOVE LASER LOCATOR STICKERS This control screen allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to use as a guide when aligning the aimer head to the optical center of the driver side headlamp When the alignment laser is energized the aimer will continue to beep and display the message CAUTION LASER ACTIVE at the bottom of the screen FIG 8 Press the NEXT STEP button Button 5 The aimer will display the aiming screen FIG 9 The selected lamp type is displayed across the top of the aim screen In the upper left hand corner the bay number is displayed At the bottom of the aim screen the measurement of the aim point and the approximate candela brightness value is displayed On the bottom line of the monitor the aimer displays DRIVER SIDE FIG 9 indicating the aimer is aiming the driver side lamp Press the PR PRINT button Button 4 The operator can generate a printout of the current aim Information if the printer option is installed Press the OK button Button 5 The aiming cycle for that lamp is completed FIG 10 and the aimer displays AIM COMPLETE FIG 11 and then returns to the Main Menu CE PREVIOLIS STEP 2 TURN on LASER 2 TURN OFF LASER MOTE AFTER CENTERING RENKATE LASER LOCATOR ST
10. Level Aimer 5 2 5 Select Bay Number 5 2 6 Position Aimer 5 2 7 Lamp Type Menu 5 3 Track Alignment Expert Mode Off 5 3 1 Laser Locators Targets 5 3 2 Level Aimer 5 3 3 Select Bay Number 5 3 4 Position Aimer 5 3 5 Laser Control Selector 5 3 6 Lamp Type Menu 5 4 Laser Alignment Expert Mode On 5 4 1 Aligning Aimer 5 4 2 Laser Control Selector 5 4 3 Select Bay Number 5 4 4 Lamp Type Menu 5 5 Track Alignment Expert Mode On SECTION SIX 41 6 1 Equipment Maintenance 6 2 Equipment Optical Calibration 6 3 Equipment Specifications 6 4 Operating Specifications SECTION SEVEN 43 7 1 Trouble Shooting SECTION EIGHT 45 8 1 Glossary of Terms 8 2 Warning Information Labels Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 4 WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF REMEDY Seller warrants that the items sold will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase provided however that Seller s maximum liability and Buyer s exclusive remedy for any goods which are or become defective shall be at Seller s option the repair of the defective goods or the replacement thereof with conforming goods f o b Seller s plant or the reimbursement to the Buyer of the contract price for the defective goods Repair or replacement of defective goods or reimbursement for the contract price therefore shall be made only upon return o
11. level indicator dial E on side of transit until the bubble is centered F Floor slope reading is indicated by level indicator dial E A plus reading indicates vehicle is nose high Enter the value measured by using the INCREASE VALUE button Button 3 for a plus reading or DECREASE VALUE button Button 4 for a minus reading Reading on level indicator should be rounded up to the nearest tenth 0 1 of degree See instruction sheet with transit for additional details Press and hold the appropriate button Button 3 or Button 4 until the proper value is shown at the bottom of the screen FIG 12 When the proper value is displayed press the ENTER CURRENT VALUE button Button 5 to return to the SET OPTIONS screen To enter the floor slope values for other aiming bays press the SETUP AIM BAY S button and repeat the previous procedure for each aiming bay FLOOR SLOPE ONLY NEEDS TO BE MEASURED ON ONE SIDE OF VEHICLE PREVIOUS STEPS FOR REPEAT THE l EACH AIMING BAY G2 TRANSIT Degrees Inches 0 19 at25Feet 0 523 0 29 at25Feet 1 046 0 32 at25Feet 1 569 0 49 at25Feet 2 092 0 52 at25Feet 2 615 1 Deviation 0 6 at25Feet 23 138 1 Deviation 0 7 at25Feet 3 661 0 82 at25Feet 4 184 0 99 at25Feet 4 707 1 09 at25Feet 5 230 1 19 at25Feet 5 753 1 29 at25Feet 6 276 1 32 at25Feet 6 799
12. the unit finds a malfunction it will display CALIBRATION CHECK FAILURE If this happens contact a HOPPY Customer Service Representative at 1 800 390 7904 for corrective action 6 3 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Vision 1 Image Processing Aimer Order 82001 With United States Aiming Module and Floor Track Printer Printer with Module Order 82060 With Twin Head Serial Dot Impact with Cartridge Ribbon RS 232 C Interface 2 25 Paper Width ELECTRICAL Voltage Input 84 260 VA Freg Input 50 60 H Input Fuse 1 5 Amp 250 VA Power 50 Watts 120 VAC MECHANICAL Height 63 Inches Size Base 24 25 Inches X 22 Inches Size Aimer Head 22 Inches X 16 Inches Weight 145 Pounds Shipping Wt 200 Pounds Cubic Space 35 Cubic Feet Track 3 Sections 4 Feet Each AMBIENT Operating Temp 30 105 Degrees Fahrenheit Storage Temp 0 120 Degrees Fahrenheit Humidity 0 95 non condensing Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 42 SECTION SIX 6 4 OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS ACCURACY Tested by the Canadian Standards Association Photometric Laboratory for compliance to the Society of Automotive Engineers S A E Specification for optical headlamp aimers SAE J600 MAY81 Equipment Compliance listing with American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators A A M V A LIMITS Unit capabilities exceed SAE specification for headlamp height 12 inches to 54 inches DIAGNOSTICS Complete system check at power up System will prompt
13. ALIGNMENT a Nr PERFORMED IF AN INCORRECT Ea NEXT SCREEN _ BOTE mana m on NEXT Sco Press the NEXT SCREEN button Button 5 The aimer will display FIG 5 SET BAY NUMBER INCREASE VALUE DECREASE VALUE ENTER CURRENT VALUE SET BAY SE BAY NUMBER TO SET Sr 1 Pee VA w E Te VALUI The number displayed at the bottom of the screen FIG 5 is the active bay To change to a ox ENTER CURRENT VALUE different aiming bay press the INCREASE VALUE button Button 3 or the DECREASE VALUE BAY HUMMER TO SKP button Button 4 until the desired aiming bay number is displayed When the desired aiming bay number is displayed press the ENTER CURRENT VALUE button Button 5 The aimer will display FIG 6 Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 29 SECTION FIVE 5 3 4 POSITION AIMER SCREEN 8 Pu ROLL AIMER TO PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND RAISE OR LOWER AIMER HEAD TO km nm POSITION LASER AT OPTICAL CENTER OF LAMP TO BE AIMED CH scone j MJ AMUR TO PASSENGER G LE SIDE ON VEHICLE AND Rari IHA OMAR ANEA j l AD TO NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER 1000 2 a CENTER OF HEADLAMP i ok MERT SOIMEN 4CTIVATES LASER Press the NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER button Button 5 The aimer will display FIG 7 5 3 5 LASER CONTROL SELECTOR PREVIOUS STEP TURN ON LASER TURN OFF LASER h LAR av SELECTOS NEXT STEP J Eip This control screen allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to pe
14. AVER This feature protects the monitor from damage due to continuous image display on the screen After 5 minutes of inactivity to the computer from the keyboard the monitor will display the message PRESS ANY BUTTON This message will move about on the display screen To return to the prior display press any button 4 12 REPLACEMENT PARIS In the event of an equipment malfunction contact a HOPPY Customer Service Representative at 1 800 390 7904 for a complete replacement parts listing PRESA ASK BLITTOIN Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 21 SECTION FIVE 5 1 HEADLAMP AIMING PROCEDURE 5 2 LASER ALIGNMENT EXPERT MODE OFF From the Main Menu FIG 1 press the ALIGN HEADLAMPS button Button 2 The aimer will display FIG 2 LASER ALIGNMENT SCREEN 1 THE VISION 1 IMAGE PROCESSOR WILL PROVIDE THE MOST ACCURATE HEADLAMP AIM MEASUREMENT OBTAINABLE THE FOLLOWING STEPS ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO THE ALIGNMENT OF THE AIMER NEXT SCREEN Press the NEXT SCREEN button Button 5 The aimer will display FIG 3 5 2 1 ALIGNING AIMER SCREEN 2 ROLL THE AIMER IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE SO THE POSITION OF THE AIMER IS APPROX 20 INCHES 51 CM FROM THE FACE OF THE HEADLAMPS IF THE FLOOR AREA HAS CRACKS A CHIPPED SURFACE OR IS ABNORMALLY DIRTY THE FLOOR TRACK IS REQUIRED FOR ACCURACY NEXT SCREEN Press the NEXT SCREEN button Button 5 The aimer will display FIG 4 ALIGNING AIMER SCREEN 3 ROLL THE
15. CT THE 2 CENTERPOINTS SELECTED AS REPRESENTATIVE OF CENTERLINE NEXT SCREEN Press the NEXT SCREEN button Button 5 The alignment laser will automatically be de energized and aimer will display FIG 5 5 4 3 SET BAY NUMBER INCREASE VALUE DECREASE VALUE ENTER CURRENT VALUE BAY NUMBER TO SET J The number displayed at the bottom of the screen FIG 5 is the active bay To change to a different aiming bay press the INCREASE VALUE button Button 3 or the DECREASE VALUE button Button 4 until the desired aiming bay number is displayed When the desired aiming bay number is displayed press the ENTER CURRENT VALUE button Button 5 the aimer will display FIG 6 LASER CONTROL SELECTOR PREVIOUS STEP TURN ON LASER TURN OFF LASER NEXT STEP This control screen FIG 6 allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to use as a guide when aligning the aimer head to the optical center of the passenger side headlamp When the alignment laser is energized the aimer will continue to beep and display the message CAUTION LASER ACTIVE at the bottom of the monitor screen Press the NEXT STEP button Button 5 The alignment laser will automatically be de energized and the aimer will display FIG 7 EN 5 nous sre ct sa FUEN KOSIA OS LETT MIAN rE 4 ATTE Th MANH rE LAMIE CM A EHTEL POT OH LEHKIE AT ATS AA aT AH tL PAT TEF 2 eT PTS Le AN IN BE TI A OE oe a MAN a Fa KIT SC
16. ESSIN PERFORMED AT YOUR LOCATION MANDATED REQUIREMENT TO ASTER OWNERSHIP OF THE VISION PAVE PROCESSING baie K papan Once the activation code is entered the aimer is ready for On Site preparation PROGRAM PLEASE CONTACT aa s mmm CORP FOH AT AT CO0E i FH HH i The Vision 1 has been calibrated for optical accuracy at the factory however you must input certain settings to tailor the aimer to your facility The SET OPTIONS menus will allow the operator to 1 Determine unit of measurement inches or centimeters 2 Enter floor slope for each of the aiming areas 3 Adjust aim OK window as desired 4 Select desired aiming method 5 Set unit for Novice or Expert operation Expert Mode on or off 6 Set unit for track or laser alignment method ormona After the unit has been turned on the activation code has been successfully entered and the aimer m m is displaying the Main Menu FIG 6 press the SET OPTIONS button Button 5 to continue with the 12 aimer preparation NOTE Throughout various screens the buttons are labeled to assist you The label abbreviation descriptions are 1 HELP screen for the screen displayed 2 P PREVIOUS allows operator to return to screen previous 3 PR PRINT allows operator to print aim measurements 4 M MAIN MENU will return program to Main Menu 5 OK OK allows operator to proceed to next screen when function described on sc
17. G 1 press the ALIGN HEADLAMPS button Button 2 The aimer will display FIG 2 5 4 1 ALIGNING AIMER SCREEN 3 ROLL THE AIMER TO THE CENTER OF VEHICLE AND TURN KNOB ON LEFT REAR OF AIMER COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO POSITION LASER ON A POINT REPRESENTATIVE OF CENTERLINE OF VEHICLE BUMPER HOOD ORNAMENT CENTER OF GRILL POINT OF FACIA NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER Press the NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER button Button 5 The aimer will display FIG 3 5 4 2 LASER CONTROL SELECTOR PREVIOUS STEP TURN ON LASER TURN OFF LASER NEXT STEP This control screen FIG 3 allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to perform the tasks described in Screens 3 FIG 2 and 4 FIG 4 When the alignment laser is energized the aimer will continue to beep and display the message CAUTION LASER ACTIVE at the bottom of the monitor screen Press the NEXT STEP button Button 5 The aimer will display FIG 4 ra J ALJGN HEADLAMPS 3 ALKGNMENT DEMO 17 ja YT r EA NEST SHEEN ACTIVATES LASER LASER OONTEOL SELECTOR gea C FI PHPVININ STEP CE TURN ON LASER 2 TURN OFF LASER N Gk NEXT STEP CATO LASER ACTTVATED Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 34 SECTION FIVE ALIGNING AIMER SCREEN 4 TURN KNOB ON LEFT REAR OF AIMER CLOCKWISE TO POSITION LASER ON A CENTERLINE POINT OF VEHICLE AT WINDSHIELD ADJUST AIMER BASE SO THAT WHEN LASER IS MOVED FROM UP TO DOWN POSITION THE LASER WILL INTERSE
18. ICHER Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 41 SECTION SIX 6 1 EOUIPMENT MAINTENANCE The Vision 1 Image Processing Headlamp Aimer has been designed to provide a lifetime of carefree performance Maintenance is limited to occasional lubrication with a light machine oil of the base casters and the vertical tubes The aimer housing lens should periodically be cleaned with an anti static video screen cleaner taking care not to allow any abrasive substance to come in contact with the lens DO NOT ALLOW ANY SOLVENTS TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE AIMER LENS DO NOT ALLOW ANY CONTACT BY WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS TO THE AIMER OR MONITOR HOUSING THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS WITHIN THE AIMER HOUSING OR MONITOR ASSEMBLY REFER ANY NEEDED REPAIRS OF THESE COMPONENTS TO OUALIFIED FACTORY SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY 6 2 EOUIPMENT OPTICAL CALIBRATION CARRIAGE SUPPORT HANDLES KNIE CARRIAGE SUPPORT TRACE SYSTEM VERTICAL y TUBES y PUSH BUTTONS MONITOR MOMITOR y SCREEN Ll ae AIMER HOUSING HOLST RG LENS AIMER BASE The Vision 1 Aimer has been calibrated at the factory and requires no further calibration at your site The unit is designed so that once the factory calibration has been performed the unit cannot become un calibrated unless the unit has sustained physical damage The calibration is checked as part of the power up self test to assure no problems are evident If upon checking the calibration
19. MITN 0 CH 2 Wonmase VALLE DECREASE VALUT q foe ENTER OLMMENT VALUE HAY NUMBER TO SET 1 LAS COLMTALY Toe 2 rumion Lasen a TURN OFF LASER ok Mace str TAUTIA LASTRE HCTITVATTD Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 35 SECTION FIVE 5 4 4 LAMP TYPE MENU SCREEN 9 FOG AUX LAMPS HIGH BEAM LOW BEAM mT Wee TUN ATT H AMANDA LASTRA 02 4 10 STICK NOTE LEVEL THE AIMER REMOVE LASER LOCATOR STICKERS This screen FIG 7 allows the operator to select the type of lamp to be aimed Make a selection by pressing the appropriate button Make necessary adjustments to assure aimer is level The aimer will then display the aiming screen FIG 8 The selected lamp type is displayed across the top of the aim screen At the upper left hand corner the bay number is displayed Next to the bottom of the aim screen the measurement of the aim point and the approximate candela brightness value is displayed On the bottom line of the monitor the aimer displays PASSENGER SIDE FIG 8 indicating the aimer is aiming the passenger side lamp Press the PR PRINT button Button 4 The operator can generate a printout of the current aim Information if the printer option is installed Press the OK button BUTTON 5 The aiming cycle for that lamp is completed FIG 9 and the aimer displays instructions to move the aimer to the driver side lamp FIG 10 Press the OK button Button 5 a second time T
20. N Press the NEXT SCREEN button Button 5 The aimer will display FIG 10 SET BAY NUMBER INCREASE VALUE DECREASE VALUE ENTER CURRENT VALUE BAY NUMBER TO SET J The number displayed at the bottom of the screen is the active bay To change to a different aiming bay press the INCREASE VALUE button Button 3 or the DECREASE VALUE button Button 4 until the desired aiming bay number is displayed When the desired aiming bay number is displayed press the ENTER CURRENT VALUE button Button 5 The aimer will display FIG 11 an arr HEAD TO ASSURE AMER ADJUST TURN i LEVEL TO KNOH ON LEFT OF x FIG 9 4 SELECT BAY NUMBER K SELECT THE ooo NUMBER WHICH ALIGNMENT i TO ME PERFORMED SLOPE RESULTING W W N Lok NEXT SCHEEN ark CEI 3 INCREASE VALUE DECREASE VALLE ok ENTER CURRENT VALLE MAY MAER TU SSK 1 Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 24 SECTION FIVE 5 2 6 POSITION AIMER SCREEN 8 ROLL AIMER TO PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND RAISE OR LOWER AIMER HEAD TO POSITION LASER AT OPTICAL CENTER OF HEADLAMP TO BE AIMED NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER Press the NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER button Button 5 The aimer will display FIG 12 LASER CONTROL SELECTOR PREVIOUS STEP TURN ON LASER TURN OFF LASER NEXT STEP This control screen FIG 12 allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to perform the tasks described in Screen 8 When the ali
21. NCE YOU CAN SEE POL HEALS BLS OTHER CES PUTING YOU AT NE 4 6 AIMING MODULES Contain the specific programs required to recognize and analyze headlamp alignment of U S European and Japanese headlamp beam patterns The Vision 1 will not function without an aiming module properly installed Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 20 SECTION FOUR 4 7 PRINTER OPTION The optional Printer and Printer Module provides hard copy documentation of before aim measurements and after aim alignment verification 4 8 SERIAL COMMUNICATION OPTION The Serial Communications Module option provides the capability to communicate with other compatible computer base programs for statistical analysis and record compilation Serial Communication should be coordinated with Hopkins Engineers 4 9 ALIGNMENT TRACK Provided with Vision 1 to assure greater accuracy and repeatability When placed under the front or rear wheels of aimer the aimer will roll straight and true over dirt or cracks The track can be permanently mounted in a designated aiming bay where the perpendicular alignment of the vehicle k to the track is assured by wheel stops and or wheel guides affording headlamp alignment without the need to laser align aimer with vehicle 4 10 CANDELA RATING During the aim cycle the Vision 1 measures the approximate candela brightness of the lamp The measurement is displayed on the bottom of the aim screens 4 11 SCREEN S
22. NEXT SCREEN Press the NEXT SCREEN button Button 5 The alignment laser will automatically be de energized and aimer will display FIG 7 5 2 3 LASER LOCATORS TARGETS SCREEN 5 APPLY LASER LOCATOR STICKER TO THE OPTICAL CENTER OF THE LAMP TO BE AIMED MOST LAMPS PROVIDE AN OPTICAL CENTER REFERENCE LOGO FIDUCIARY MARK SMALL DOT GRID LINES NEXT SCREEN Press the NEXT SCREEN button Button 5 The aimer will display FIG 8 LASER CON THIM SELDCTOA 03 5 PREVIOUS STEP 2 Turn on asen 2 TURN OFF LASER a om NENT STEP CAUTION LASER ACTIVATED SCREEN 4 Mi pumin oe LEKI AAN ner POTH LASER LOCATORS ri SOHEEN 5 E APPLY 148 dm ATO STK KER If E i 1 A CENTER N EME LAAN 1 fE Ati BEHT LAS PIHA AN PTH AL CPST E ERENCE 0 24 PAA ESHT AR SANGI THIT GHANI 10435 SENT SCH Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 23 SECTION FIVE 5 2 4 LEVEL AIMER SCREEN 6 CHECK LEVEL VIAL ON TOP OF AIMER HEAD TO ASSURE AIMER IS LEVEL TO ADJUST TURN KNOB ON LEFT OF AIMER CLOCKWISE TO COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO MOVE LEVEL BUBBLE TO CENTER NEXT SCREEN Press the NEXT SCREEN button Button 5 The aimer will display FIG 9 5 2 5 SELECT BAY NUMBER SCREEN 7 SELECT THE BAY NUMBER WHICH ALIGNMENT IS TO BE PERFORMED IF AN INCORRECT BAY NUMBER IS SELECTED THE HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT WILL REFLECT AN INCORRECT FLOOR SLOPE RESULTING IN MISALIGNMENT NEXT SCREE
23. OT CONFORM TO THE SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS RECOMMENDED PRACTICES DESCRIBED IN J579 J599 AND J600 Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 5 SECTION ONE 1 1 ASSEMBLY Inspect the aimer carefully for any signs of external damage If any damage is noted contacted a HOPPY representative for further information Clean and inspect the vertical tubes Spray a light machine oil onto a clean rag to clean what dust and debris from the vertical tubes may have accumulated during shipment Release the vertical brakes by gripping the carriage support handles and depressing the brake buttons The brake buttons are located FIG 1 A on top of the right and left side of the carriage support piece that holds the aimer housing FIG 2 A to verify that the vertical tubes have not been damaged in transit Raise the aimer housing several feet and release the brake buttons Check for any vertical movement of the unit to verify the proper operation of the brakes Locate a clear area of shop floor and roll the unit back and forth FIG 2 B several times across 10 feet of floor Observe that the unit rolls smoothly in a straight line BAAKE BUTTONS VERTICAL TUBES MONITOR MONKITOA SCREEN AIMER HOUSING LEVEL INDICATOR WAL BRAKE BUTTON CARRIAGE SUPPORT POWER CORD AIMER BASE V GROOVED BASE WHEELS Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 6 SECTION ONE ASSEMBLY CONT D Locate the plug in modules for you aimer Check eac
24. R HE Petes a ECT MENI gt OSORKASE VALUI CaS VALUI UNTER CURRENT VAUL PIET 08 MLS i Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 10 SECTION TWO If more than one bay is entered the next menu will reguest the selection of the bay number at s the bottom of screen FIG 11 currently being setup Use the INCREASE VALUE or FR 13 DECREASE VALUE buttons Button 3 or Button 4 to select the desired bay number When a the correct bay number is displayed press the ENTER CURRENT VALUE button Button 5 to continue with the aimer preparation Ci INCREASE VALUT c DECREASE VALLE EA ENTER CURRENT VALUE BAY MMAR TO SET I oat 7 M WAY SET FLOOR SLOT rit a ri JE PT REAS VALUE pecas va ok ENTER OLMMENT Vaii A i DOME 2 4 SET FLOOR SLOPE Since few shop areas have the same floor slope the floor slope of each aiming bay must be individually measured and entered A Hoppy Model G2 split image transit is provided to measure floor slope This function allows changing the floor slope for each bay To determine the floor slope of the aim bay area use the Hoppy Model G2 split image transit and target provided Place the transit at the front wheel either side of the vehicle A and place the target at the rear wheel B of the same side Looking through the viewing window on top of transit C turn the small thumb screw knob D until the black lines on the target are in a straight line Turn the
25. TIONS PAE Lea A A THER Laser Alignment Expert Mode Off a Track Alignment Expert Mode Off i 27 E ETS Laser Alignment Expert Mode On Track Alignment Expert Mode On E a opl MUNIN REI OL Oe A B C D LASEH ee MT When the desired method is displayed as active press the MAIN MENU button Button 5 to save all of the entered values and return to the MAIN MENU The Vision 1 is now ready to aim headlamps Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 15 SECTION TWO QUICK REFERENCE SEQUENCE GUIDE LASER ALIGNMENT EXPERT MODE OFF MAIN MENU LASER ALIGNMENT ALIGNING AIMER ALIGNING AIMER er gt SELECTOR ALIGN HEADLAMPS SCREEN 1 SCREEN 2 SCREEN 3 SELECT BAY ALIGNING AIMER LASER LOCATORS LEVEL AIMER Gaines i SET BAY NUMBER SCREEN 4 SCREEN 5 SCREEN 6 SPEEN POSITION AIMER TE LAMP TYPE MENU TURN LAMPS ON AIM LOW BEAM P SELECTOR SCREEN 8 SCREEN 9 SCREEN 10 PASS SIDE AIM LOW BEAMS AIM LOW BEAMS POSITION AIMER SEOSTA AIM LOW BEAMS MOVE AIMER TO Sector AIM OK SE SCREEN 12 DRIVER SIDE AIM LOW BEAMS AIM LOW BEAMS If one bay is used exclusively for aiming screens 7 vat MAIN MENU and Set Bay Number will be deleted from AIM OK AIM COMPLETE st TRACK ALIGNMENT EXPERT MODE OFF SELECT BAY MAIN MENU LASER LOCATORS LEVEL AIMER ne gt SET BAY NUMBER ALIGN HEADLAMPS SCREEN 5 SCREEN 6 CENE POSITION AIMER OL LAMP TYPE MENU T
26. URN LAMPS ON AIM LOW BEAMS SELECTOR j SCREEN 8 SCREEN 9 SCREEN 10 PASS SIDE AIM LOW BEAMS AIM LOW BEAMS POSITION AIMER NETEN AIM LOW BEAMS MOVE AIMER TO TEREGA AIM OK ae SCREEN 12 DRIVER SIDE AIM LOW BEAMS AIM LOW BEAMS MAIN MENU AIM OK AIM COMPLETE Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 16 SECTION TWO QUICK REFERENCE SEQUENCE GUIDE LASER ALIGNMENT EXPERT MODE ON MAIN MENU LASER ALIGNMENT en ALIGNING AIMER Enn SET BAY NUMBER ALIGN HEADLAMPS SCREEN 3 SCREEN 4 oma LAMP TYPE MENU AIM LOW BEAMS AIM LOW BEAMS AIM LOW BEAMS IN MOVE AIMER TO SCREEN 9 PASSENGER SIDE AIM OK G ACONI AIM LOW BEAMS AIM LOW BEAMS AIM LOW BEAMS SELECTOR MAIN MENU DRIVER SIDE AIM OK AIM COMPLETE TRACK ALIGNMENT EXPERT MODE ON MAIN MENU Cee LAMP TYPE MENU AIM LOW BEAMS SETBAYNUMBER GerecTon m ALIGN HEADLAMPS SCREEN 9 PASS SIDE AIM LOW BEAMS AIM LOW BEAMS rei AIM LOW BEAMS AIM LOW BEAMS MOVE AIMER TO S ON AIM OK SC DRIVER SIDE AIM OK 1 113 AIM LOW BEAMS 4 o MAIN MENU AIM COMPLETE Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 17 SECTION THREE SECTION FOUR 3 1 AREA VEHICLE SETUP The aiming area floor should be relatively clean and dry with no unusually uneven areas which could affect the positioning of the vehicle or aimer Drive the vehicle to be checked into the aiming area set the parking brake Vehicle preparation should include the following Remove ice or mud f
27. Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 44 SECTION SEVEN TROUBLESHOOTING CONT D SYMPTOM CAUSE Aimer Head difficult to move up and down Vertical Brakes Counterweight Vertical Tubes ACTION ACTION Check for operation Check counterweight cables and pulleys Check for damage Lubricate tubes Vertical Tube Bushings Check for damage or foreign objects Call OPTION PACKAGES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM Printer failure Serial Communication Failure CAUSE Power Receptacle Printer Power Supply Printer Module Printer Cable Select Button Paper Feed Serial Communication Module Serial Communication Cable User Eguipment ACTION ACTION Check for voltage at receptacle Check to make sure plugs are secure Check to make sure module is plugged in properly Check to make sure cable is plugged in properly Press select button on printer Check for proper paper installation Call Check to make sure module is plugged in properly Check to make sure cable is plugged in properly Check connected equipment for operation Call Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 45 SECTION EIGHT GLOSSARY LISTING ACTIVATION CODE The numeric seguence used to activate the aiming unit ACTIVATION SCREEN The screen in which the activation code is entered into the aiming unit AERODYNAMIC HEADLAMP The type of headlamps that are specifically designed to fit the finished design of the front of the vehicle These lamps are
28. Vision 1 Instruction Manual Pages 1 2 INTRODUCTION AND EQUIPMENT PRECAUTIONS Congratulations You now have the most advanced headlamp aiming device in the world The Vision 1 Image Processing Headlamp Aimer provides factory precise analysis to the automotive aftermarket Precision laser positioning high technology photometric analysis and computer quick calculations make the Vision 1 the most accurate headlight aiming device available The versatility of the Vision 1 System enables you to aim nearly any headlamp on any make of vehicle throughout the world Standard auxiliary fog rectangular round or aerodynamic headlamps can be precisely aimed on low or high beams regardless of size The precise accuracy of laser technology is used to determine the vehicle centerline and optical center of the headlamps Computer image processing technology form the basis for the Vision 1 System It analyzes and displays the light pattern as it would appear on the roadway ahead of the vehicle Upon positioning the Vision 1 in front of the headlamp a digital translation of the headlight beam is displayed on the monitor graphically illustrating the ideal alignment position in inches or centimeters While viewing the monitor you adjust the headlamp adjustment screws to align the beam pattern cross hairs with the visual aim indicators Aiming pads or adaptors are no longer a necessity and with the interchangeable plug in aiming and language m
29. a VALUE ea ok ENTER CURRENT VALUE GAY MUMIER TO SET L 3 man on Lasen C munn oF Lasen N Lok NEXT STEP CAUTION LASER ACTMATID Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 38 SECTION FIVE LAMP TYPE MENU SCREEN 9 FOG AUX LAMPS HIGH BEAM LOW BEAM NOTE LEVEL THE AIMER REMOVE LASER LOCATOR STICKER This screen allows the operator to select the type of lamp to be aimed Make a selection by pressing the appropriate button Make necessary adjustments to assure aimer is level The aimer will then display the aiming screen FIG 5 The selected lamp type is displayed across the top of the aim screen In the upper left hand corner the bay number is displayed At the bottom of the aim screen the measurement of the aim point and the approximate candela brightness value is displayed On the bottom line of the monitor the aimer displays PASSENGER SIDE FIG 5 indicating the aimer is aiming the passenger side lamp Press the PR PRINT button Button 4 The operator can generate a printout of the current aim information if the printer option is installed Press the OK button Button 5 The aiming cycle for that lamp is completed FIG 6 and the aimer displays instructions to move the aimer to the driver side lamp FIG 7 Press the OK button Button 5 a second time The aimer will display FIG 8 mon meam i C iow mem TE LEVEL TIE AmA REWA LASER LOCATOR STKCKER RBE AJ E t
30. age 47 SECTION EIGHT PRINTER POWER SUPPLY The component that supplies the electrical power to the printer PROJECTED ZERO The point level and square with the lamp At this point the horizontal and vertical axis is zero to the lamp PULLEYS The supports for the counterweight cables located in the top of the vertical tubes SELECT BUTTON The button on the printer labeled SEL that enables the printer SELF TESTS The software routine run by the aimer CPU that checks various functions of the computer and the video system SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS The communication link between the aiming unit and another computer SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS SAE The primary administrative organization that designates safety and operating standards to the automotive manufacturing industry TRACK ALIGNMENT The method of attaining the same alignment angle relations between the aimer and the vehicle through the use of a permanently mounted track system U S HEADLAMPS Lamps designed to U S recommended specifications VEHICLE CENTERLINE The longitudinal center of the vehicle VERTICAL BRAKES The components located in the support carriage designed to hold against the vertical tubes to keep the aimer head in position VERTICAL TUBE BUSHINGS The composite sleeves inside the carriage support that guide the vertical tube through the carriage support VERTICAL TUBES The tubes on which the aimer head move up and down VERTICAL WINDOW
31. f the defective goods to Seller at Seller s cost but only after inspection of the goods by Seller and written instructions by Seller to Buyer regarding the shipment of the goods to Seller Other than as set forth above SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATEVER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY THE SELLER Seller shall not be liable for any consequential damages loss or expense arising from the use or the inability to use the goods for any purpose whatsoever There are no warranties by Seller covering components parts or accessories specified by the Buyer and manufactured by someone other than Seller Such warranties as may be furnished to Seller by the manufacturer of such items will be extended to the buyer by the Seller The Vision Headlamp Aiming Unit is an optical aiming system designed to aim headlamps that comply with the Society of Automotive Engineers recommended practices described in J579 J599 and J600 All lamp and lamp patterns do not conform to these recommended practices While the Vision Headlamp Aiming Unit is not designed for use on lamp and lamp patterns which do not conform to the recommended practices the unit includes alternate methods which may conform to the recommended practice described in J579 SELLER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATEVER THAT THE VISION HEADLAMP AIMING UNIT WILL AIM HEADLIGHTS WHICH DO N
32. ges of light at particular test points on an aiming screen at the prescribed distance of 25 from the producing light source FIDUCIARY MARK A manufacturer mark designating the optical center of a lamp FLOATING AXLE The pivoting axle in the base of the aiming unit FLOOR SLOPE The deviation from true level of the floor of the aiming bay This value is measured in degrees FOG LAMPS Lamps specifically designed for use in foggy weather FRACTIONAL GRADIENTS The bands of light around the most intense area in the beam pattern These are usually defined in percentages of the lamp maximum intensity G2 SPLIT IMAGE TRANSIT AND TARGET A HOPPY product used to measure grades and slopes GRID LINES The lines used in a lamp to refract or reflect light into a specific area of the beam pattern HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT SCREWS The screws used to adjust the position of the headlamp There is usually one horizontal adjustment screw and one vertical adjustment screw HELP SCREENS The explanatory screens that are made available to describe each step of the setup or aiming procedures HOPPY The trade name for Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation HORIZONTAL WINDOW The horizontal tolerance value in which the aim of a lamp is acceptable KEYBOARD The 5 button assembly on the left face of the aimer monitor LASER ALIGNMENT The method of using the laser to align the aiming unit to the vehicle by placing the laser on a point representative of
33. gnment laser is energized the aimer will continue to beep and display the message CAUTION LASER ACTIVE at the bottom of the monitor screen Press the NEXT STEP button Button 5 The alignment laser will automatically be de energized and aimer will display FIG 13 5 2 7 LAMP TYPE MENU SCREEN 9 FOG AUX LAMPS HIGH BEAM LOW BEAM NOTE LEVEL THE AIMER REMOVE LASER LOCATOR STICKER This screen FIG 13 allows the operator to select the type of lamp to be aimed Make a selection by pressing the appropriate button Make necessary adjustments to assure aimer is level The aimer will then display FIG 14 ch SCREEN amp ROLL AMER TO PASSENGER Ce SE OF VEHICLE AND RAHE DA LOVER AMER HEAD TO POSITION LASEH AT OPT CENTER OF HEADLAMF ox NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER LASER CONTROL SELECTOR fat E PREVIOUS STEP 49 TURN OFF LASER EA BAT STEF CALTON LASER ACTIVE FIG 13 LAMP THRE MEMU H SCREEN 9 J FOG ALK LAMPS E HEGH ETAM 27 LOW BEAM N LESTE THE AIEE HEAT E LASER LOCATOR STOKER Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 25 SECTION FIVE TURN LAMPS ON SCREEN 10 ja Atso LAMP ON IF LAMPS ARE A COMBINATION LOW HIGH BEAM AIM ONLY LOW BEAM IF THE SYSTEM SI LT aH akaa era 1 IS A4 LAMP SYSTEM AIM BOTH LOW BEAMS FIRST THEN BOTH HIGH BEAMS ai CHECK THAT AIMER IS POSITIONED AT OPTICAL CENTER OF LAMP l si ME a neo HEADLAMPS NEXT SCREEN AIM HEADLAMPS Press the NEXT SCREEN
34. h module for damage prior to inserting into module ports at rear of aimer housing There are three 3 module ports IMPORTANT POWER MUST BE OFF WHEN INSERTING MODULES Insert aiming module into port two 2 Insert module port cover s in remaining port s Insert the power cord provided with the unit into the power inlet on the side FIG 2 C of the aimer housing Insert the male end of the power cord into a grounded receptacle which has 110 120 VAC power U S and Canada only If your aimer has the printer option install the printer on the aimer carriage cross piece on the back of the aimer FIG 3 A Install the printer module FIG 3 B and printer cords FIG 3 C Printer module must be inserted into module port number 1 Insert the printer power supply provided into the power receptacle located next to the aimer On Off switch FIG 3 D The optional printer is powered by the aimer control switch To activate press the SEL button on printer A lighted on line light located on printer will verify that printer is operational FIG 3 E See instructions for printer included with printer PRINTER CORDS Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 7 SECTION TWO 2 1 AIMER PREPARATION Place the power switch on the side of the aimer housing in the on position For the unit to work it must have a cartridge inserted If no cartridge is installed this screen comes up follow instructions FIG 1 The unit will perf
35. he aimer will display FIG 11 Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 36 SECTION FIVE LASER CONTROL SELECTOR PREVIOUS STEP TURN ON LASER TURN OFF LASER NEXT STEP AFTER CENTERING REMOVE LASER LOCATOR STICKER This control screen FIG 11 allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to use as a guide when aligning the aimer head to the optical center of the driver side headlamp When the alignment laser is energized the aimer will continue to beep and display the message CAUTION LASER ACTIVE at the bottom of the monitor screen Press the NEXT STEP button Button 5 The aimer will display the aiming screen FIG 12 The selected lamp type is displayed across the top of the aim screen In the upper left hand corner the bay number is displayed At the bottom of the aim screen the measurement of the aim point and the approximate candela brightness value is displayed On the bottom line of the monitor the aimer displays DRIVER SIDE FIG 12 indicating the aimer is aiming the driver side lamp Press the PR PRINT button Button 4 The operator can generate a printout of the current aim Information if the printer option is installed Press the OK button Button 5 The aiming cycle for that lamp is completed FIG 13 and the aimer displays AIM COMPLETE FIG 14 and then returns to the Main Menu _ os on i ee LASER CONTROL SELECTOR cs PREVIOUS STEP 2 TURN ON LASSE
36. ion 1 M will not function without an aiming module properly inserted ALIGNMENT DEMO Graphically displayed examples of headlamp aim and their values to vehicle and pedestrian safety ALIGNMENT LASER The laser mounted inside the aimer housing to align the aimer to the centerline of the vehicle and to locate the optical center of the headlamps ALIGNMENT TRACK The floor track designed to aid the operator in keeping the aiming unit aligned with the vehicle A A M V A The administrative organization that recommends safety standards and applicability in regards to state rulings of vehicle inspection ANTI STATIC VIDEO CLEANER SCREEN CLEANER A spray cleaning available in most computer supply areas AREA VEHICLE SETUP The process of preparing the aiming area and the vehicle for the aiming process AUXILIARY LAMPS Extra lamps on a vehicle Also commonly called driving lamps BASE CASTERS The wheels on the base of the aiming unit BEAM PATTERN The image of light as it projects from a lamp BRAKE BUTTONS The buttons on the aimer carriage used to release the vertical brakes C S A A world recognized testing laboratory facility that investigates and reports findings of the continuity between products and the safety standards specified by law CANDELA The increment of measure for the brightness of a lamp CARRIAGE SUPPORT The metal frame supporting the aimer head CARRIAGE SUPPORT HANDLES The portion on the rear of the car
37. nables the operator to select expert mode off or on When EXPERT MODE ON is selected several explanatory screens in the aiming process are bypassed This provides an experienced operator the benefit of a shortened aiming procedure When EXPERT MODE OFF is selected each step of the aiming process is explained with the monitor display When the desired mode is displayed as active press NEXT MENU button Button 5 to continue with the aimer preparation ry SOLECT MEASUREMENT IN CM W a SET LIP AIM ILA YEK 19 set AIM OKS WINDOW 45 C0080 ADMING METRON W 4 sext Pat Pall EXPERT MIDE Os EXPERT MODE OFF N Ck NEXT MENU F z W 5 EXPORT MODE OFI Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 14 SECTION TWO 2 8 AIMER ALIGNMENT METHOD There are two recommended methods to ensure the Vision 1 aimer is aligned with the centerline of the vehicle The LASER ALIGNMENT method utilizes the on board laser to align the Vision 1 unit with the vehicle centerline the TRACK ALIGNMENT method is for permanently installed applications where track attached to floor and the perpendicular alignment of the vehicle to the track is assured by the use of wheel stops and or wheel guides EE E u u E TRACK ALIMENT The next screen FIG 20 enables the operator to choose between the two aimer alignment methods FIG 21 What follows are four 4 options for headlamp aiming You will need to choose i one SET OP
38. oblem contact a HOPPY Customer Service representative at 1 800 390 7904 for corrective action SCREEN RAM TEST ROM CHEECH SUM PIA TESTED CALINRATION CHECK PRINTER PTH INSTALLED KO SELF TESTS COMPLETED Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 18 SECTION FOUR 4 3 ALIGNMENT LASER The alignment laser is mounted in the aimer head and projects through the small hole in the center of the aimer lens The laser is used to align the aimer with the centerline of the vehicle and with the optical center of the headlamp Caution should always be exercised when laser is activated Prolonged direct exposure to eyes could cause damage 4 4 EKPERT MODE SAN k CENTERLINE VEHICLE When the EXPERT MODE ON is selected the explanatory screens in the aiming process are bypassed This provides the experienced operator the benefit of a shortened aiming procedure LASER BEAM C J Eent mom ON gt exper wom OFF N 0 SENT MENI LAT HEHH cee Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 19 SECTION FOUR 4 5 ALIGNMENT DEMO CORRECT ALIGN The main menu displays a function called ALIGNMENT DEMO This function displays a 033 ti vanis demonstration dramatizing the benefits of headlamps aimed correctly aimed six inches low and W aimed six inches high DI CAN SEE TO STOP SAEY OTHER OARKTAS AML WOT HESIN DO BY YOUR LIGHTS ELA SA ee ALKONKHENT AAAS A L ASML LW ae As TO CAN NOT STOP IN THE DISTA
39. odules your Vision 1 will never become obsolete and always be on the leading edge of technology This user manual should be read in its entirety before operating the Vision 1 System If you have any questions please contact a HOPPY representative at 1 800 390 7904 for further information PATENT PENDING IN THE UNITED STATES AND FOR YOUR SAFETY READ AND FOLLOW ALL CAUTION AND WARNING FOREIGN COUNTRIES LABELS AFFIXED TO YOUR EQUIPMENT Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 3 CAUTION THIS DEVICE CONTAINS A CLASS Illa LASER USED IN THE AIMING PROCESS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION ONE 5 1 1 Aimer Assembly SECTION TWO 7 2 1 Aimer Preparation 2 2 Select Measurement 2 3 Setup Aiming Bay 2 4 To Set Floor Slope 2 5 Aim OK Window 2 6 Choose Aiming Method 2 6 1 U S Lamps FBA Aiming 2 6 2 European Beam Pattern Lamps 2 Expert Mode 2 8 Aimer Alignment Methods SECTION THREE 17 3 1 Area Vehicle Setup SECTION FOUR 17 4 1 Features 4 2 Self Test 4 3 Alignment Laser 4 4 Expert Mode 4 5 Alignment Demo 4 6 Aiming Modules 4 7 Printer Option 4 8 Serial Communication Option 4 9 Alignment Track 4 10 Candela Rating 4 11 Screen Saver 4 12 Replacement Parts SECTION FIVE 21 5 1 Headlamp Aiming Procedure 5 2 Laser Alignment Expert Mode Off 5 2 1 Aligning Aimer 5 2 2 Laser Control Selector 5 2 3 Laser Locators Targets 5 2 4
40. operator with message if a failure is noted DISPLAY Computer generated beam pattern image and operator prompts displayed on 9 inch graphics monitor OPERATION Completely menu driven and user friendly Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 43 SECTION SEVEN TROUBLESHOOTING Follow is a corrective action guide to assist you in the event of a mechanical or electrical failure THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS WITHIN THE AIMER HOUSING OR MONITOR ASSEMBLY REFER ANY NEEDED REPAIRS OF THESE COMPONENTS TO OUALIFIED FACTORY SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY If all of the actions for a particular symptom have been completed without success contact a HOPPY Customer Service Representative at 1 800 390 7904 for further assistance SYMPTOM Nothing Happens Self Check Failure Aimer does not roll straight Aimer Head drifts down CAUSE Power Receptacle Power Cord Aimer Power Fuse Aimer Modules Aimer Modules Base Casters Floating Axle Vertical Brakes Counterweight Vertical Tubes Vertical Tube Bushings ACTION ACTION Check for voltage at receptacle Make sure both ends are plugged in securely Check continuity of fuse Make sure all modules are plugged in securely Call Make sure all modules are plugged in securely Check mounting and bearings Check mounting Call Check brake springs and shoes Check counter weight cables Check for excessive oil Check for damage or excessive wear Call
41. orm several self tests FIG 2 and FIG 3 If a calibration problem is noted the monitor will display the error Should the monitor display an error message upon startup reference the Trouble Shooting Guide Section Seven If corrective action does not rectify the problem contact a HOPPY Customer Service Representative at 1 800 390 7904 for corrective action If no problems are detected the unit will display the HOPPY logo screen after approximately ten seconds FIG 4 Vision g SSE ST WARE C ARTEAN PROTEO AT THE OL LL N a 1 TURS ANEA HIWA OI FUSS CAR TRI ITTE AR OPEN OO POE LANT AT Ta BACE OF THI A ETR A FOTRA oi FEH PURE eA MEEA TO AA TC a L N SOHKEN BAM TEST 7 RON CAICH SLM 7 MA TESTER 7 CALMRATIOA CECE 7 PRESTO CPT eT A 5 HHI SHF TESTS CHEAP Ti z ar Nm ri IMAGE PROCESSING HEADLAMP AIMER HEIRS MPG CORF a j Ps 45 FL PC SSeRHAHI Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 8 SECTION TWO THE NEXT SCREEN IS THE ACTIVATION SCREEN TO COMPLY WITH TITLE 21 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS 1040 10 1040 11 ADDRESSING LASER PRODUCTS IT IS A MANDATED REQUIREMENT TO REGISTER OWNERSHIP OF THE VISION 1 IMAGE PROCESSING HEADLAMP AIMER WHEN YOU HAVE REACHED THIS SCREEN CONTACT A HOPPY CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT 1 800 390 7904 FOR YOUR PININ ACTIVATION CODE THIS ACTIVATION CODE IS A ONE TIME ENTRY FUNCTION CODE OF PEDERAL REGULATIONS Boas WD 140 17 ADR
42. reen has been performed Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 9 SECTION TWO 2 2 SELECT MEASUREMENT From the SET OPTIONS screen FIG 7 press the SELECT MEASUREMENT IN CM button Button 1 This will allow the operator to select FIG 8 either inch increments Button 3 or centimeter increments Button 4 When the desired measurement is displayed as active at bottom of the screen FIG 8 press the SAVE SETTINGS button Button 5 to continue 2 3 SETUP AIMING BAY S For aiming areas select floor surfaces that are reasonably level Avoid extremes and variable slopes caused by floor drains From SET OPTIONS screen press SETUP AIM BAY S Button 2 This menu FIG 10 allows the operator to select from one to thirty areas to be designated as aiming bays Enter the number of separate aiming bays to be used by pressing the INCREASE VALUE or DECREASE VALUE button s Button 3 or Button 4 When the number displayed is the number of separate aiming areas used press the ENTER CURRENT VALUE button Button 5 to continue with the aimer preparation SET ONS p SELECT MEASUREMENT IN CH EJ str AIM MAWES BET AIH IHK SAATON L l CHOOSE Am METHOD L NENT MET SUT HTHS SAS AT i r LE I USE DH MEASUREMENT a am USE CUNTIMETER MEASURE MI NT o SAVE SETTING LSL AS ee AE i sa LT MEASAJENMEPNT MM 2 SETUP AMI BAVISI a SET A OK WIND ps CHOOSE AHI
43. rform the tasks r mosat described in Screen 8 FIG 6 When the alignment laser is energized the aimer will continue to beep and display the message CAUTION LASER ACTIVE at the bottom of the monitor screen 4 CALTION LASER ACTIVI Press the NEXT STEP button Button 5 The alignment laser will automatically be de energized and the aimer will display the following screen FIG 8 5 3 6 LAMP TYPE MENU SCREEN 9 FOG AUX LAMPS HIGH BEAM p LOW BEAM 9 mon maa NOTE LEVEL THE AIMER I Makke REMOVE LASER LOCATOR STICKER ieee This screen allows the operator to select the type of lamp to be aimed Make a selection by pressing the appropriate button Make necessary adjustments to assure aimer is level The aimer will then display FIG 9 Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 30 SECTION FIVE TURN LAMPS ON SCREEN 10 r n otti S LASS 0 IF LAMPS ARE A COMBINATION LOW HIGH BEAM AIM ONLY TO LOW BEAM IF THE AA tem ema mamma 1 SYSTEM IS A 4 LAMP SYSTEM AIM BOTH LOW BEAMS FIRST THEN BOTH HIM BEAMS CHECK THAT AIMER IS POSITIONED AT OPTICAL CENTER OF LAMP E TH SSN miL gT A pp A PT L MU 2 kims DRSI IFE W IF PUI ELS ih h BI A m s arij araj iF LT WF i i a J r LOIN ExT sec mhky AMMI AA NEXT SCREEN AIM HEADLAMPS Press the NEXT SCREEN AIM HEADLAMPS button Button 5 The aimer will display the aiming screen FIG 10 The selected lamp type is displayed across the top of the aim
44. riage support used to raise and lower the aimer head The brake buttons are located on the top of the carriage support handles COMBINATION LOW HIGH BEAM A headlamp that contains both the low and high beam lamps in one assembly COMPUTER IMAGE PROCESSING The technology that allows the computer to analyze a video image which has been translated into a digital signal COUNTERWEIGHTS The counterweights located inside the vertical tubes are designed to ease the up and down movement of the aimer head COUNTERWEIGHT CABLES The cables connecting the counterweights to the carriage support Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 46 SECTION EIGHT GLOSSARY LISTING CONT D CRT The abbreviation for Cathode Ray Tube Also commonly known as a picture tube on a monitor CURRENT BAY The aiming bay number that is displayed at the bottom of the monitor screen that has had the floor slope entered DRIVER SIDE The left side of the vehicle or the side the driver normally is seated in a vehicle built for the United States EUROPEAN BEAM PATTERN HEADLAMPS The pattern is most identifiable by the flat upper cut off of the light beam EXPERT MODE The operation mode that bypasses explanatory screens in the aiming process FACE OF THE HEADLAMP The outer lens of the lamp FACTORY CALIBRATION The tuning adjustment of the aiming unit at the manufacturing facility FBA METHOD The S A E recommended method of aiming headlamps by measuring percenta
45. rol screen FIG 19 allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to perform the tasks described in Screen 12 FIG 18 When the alignment laser is energized the aimer will continue to beep and display the message CAUTION LASER ACTIVE at the bottom of the monitor screen Press the NEXT STEP button Button 5 The aimer will display the aiming screen FIG 20 The selected lamp type is displayed across the top of the aim screen At the upper left hand corner the bay number is displayed Next to the bottom of the aim screen the measurement of the aim point and the approximate candela brightness value is displayed On the bottom line of the monitor the aimer displays DRIVER SIDE indicating the aimer is aiming the driver side lamp Press the PR PRINT button Button 4 the operator can generate a printout of the current aim Information if the printer option is installed PITSIN ATA i SCREEN 17 i ROLL AMERA TO DENERS See 5 OF VEHICLE AND RAISE OR L TEATR AMOR HEAD TO POSITION LASER AT OPTICAL CENTER OF LAMP TO BE AIMED CHECK IF AMHER IS LEVEI o NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER N ox next sree ME APT OPNTI ENT HEVIEE LASTE LOATH STICKER LOODT 17 7 HH DATA SIDE Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 27 SECTION FIVE Press the OK button Button 5 a second time the aiming cycle for that lamp is completed FIG 21 and the aimer displays AIM COMPLETE FIG 22 and returns to the Main Menu
46. rom under fenders See that no tire is noticeably deflated Check vehicle springs for sag or broken leaves See that there is no unusual load in the vehicle Check functioning of level ride control if applicable Clean lamp lenses Check for bulb burn out proper beam switching and moisture condensation inside headlamp assembly If condensation is present replace lamp assembly Stabilize suspension by rocking vehicle sideways Although the Vision 1 Aimer can aim the headlamps of a vehicle with the motor idling it is recommended that the engine be turned off during the aiming process The vehicle headlamps must be on Locate the horizontal and vertical adjustment screws For some vehicles the hood may need to be raised to access adjustment screws 4 1 FEATURES 4 2 SELF TEST This feature is a diagnostic routine initiated by the computer at power up The computer checks various operation functions active memory calibration any installed options and video system The Vision 1 is designed so that once the factory calibration has been performed the unit cannot become un calibrated unless the unit has sustained physical damage The calibration is checked as part of the power up self test If a calibration problem is noted the monitor will display the error Should the monitor display an error message upon start up reference the trouble shooting guide Section Seven If corrective action does not rectify pr
47. screen At the upper left hand corner the bay number is displayed Next to the bottom of the aim screen the measurement of the aim point and the approximate candela brightness value is displayed On the bottom line of the monitor the aimer displays PASSENGER SIDE FIG 10 indicating the aimer is aiming the passenger side lamp Press the PR PRINT button Button 4 The operator can generate a printout of the current aim Information if the printer option is installed Press the OK button Button 5 The aiming cycle for that lamp is completed FIG 11 and the aimer displays instructions to move the aimer to the driver side lamp FIG 12 Press the OK button Button 5 a second time The aimer will display FIG 13 MOAT AM TO MENEH SAE is Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 31 SECTION FIVE POSITION AIMER SCREEN 12 ROLL AIMER TO DRIVERS SIDE OF VEHICLE AND RAISE OR LOWER AIMER HEAD TO POSITION LASER AT OPTICAL CENTER OF LAMP TO BE AIMED CHECK IF AIMER IS LEVEL NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER Press the NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER button Button 5 The aimer will display FIG 14 LASER CONTROL SELECTOR PREVIOUS STEP TURN ON LASER TURN OFF LASER NEXT STEP AFTER CENTERING REMOVE LASER LOCATORS This control screen allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to perform the tasks described in Screen 12 When the alignment laser is energized the aimer will continue to beep and display
48. the centerline of the vehicle Moving the laser up and down that centerline while adjusting the aimer base This is repeated until the laser accurately follows the centerline of the vehicle LASER LOCATORS The adhesive stickers that are placed over the optical center of the lamps so the laser will be visible LEVEL VIAL The bubble vial located on top of the aimer housing used to level the aimer head during the aiming process MAIN MENU The main display screen on the aimer monitor MOISTURE CONDENSATION The vapor trapped inside a lamp This moisture refracts the light pattern before passing through the grid lines and lens of the face of the lamp This causes the light pattern to flare making the lamp unstable MONITOR The display unit on top of the aimer housing MONITOR HOUSING The case holding the monitor NOVICE MODE A mode of operation in which the aiming process is explained by text screen step by step OPTICAL CENTER OF A LAMP The point on the face of the lamp that represents the center of the reflective parabola of that lamp PASSENGER SIDE The right side or where the passenger normally is seated in a vehicle built for the United States PHOTOMETRIC The science and studies of lighting PRINTER The optional component used to create a written copy of the aiming unit statistics PRINTER MODULE The module that plugs into the aimer housing that sends the information to the printer Vision 1 Instruction Manual P
49. tton Button e Ken 5 to return to the SET OPTIONS screen H i 2 6 CHOOSE AIMING METHOD At the SET OPTIONS screen FIG 16 press CHOOSE AIMING METHOD button Button 4 is CE This screen displays the different aiming methods available to this Vision 1 unit The two most gt INCREASE VALUE common are E i a VEOREASE VALLE ois Aer OLMMENT VALLIN PLUIS MININ MCTS a 25 1a 2 6 1 U S LAMPS FBA AIMING Standard Module This is the method of aiming that uses the fractional gradients of two geometric points of the light beam to select the most appropriate aim point for that beam This method is the preferred method of headlamp aiming as recommended by Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation and specified in Society of Automotive Engineers SAE Standard J579 DEC84 SET TIHI 2 6 2 EUROPEAN BEAM PATTERN LAMPS Optical Module re ete This method must be selected when aiming European beam pattern headlamps which have a iy aiko a kaan distinctly different beam pattern from U S headlamps Note FIG BB L N 15 mxr sana US BEAM PATTERN FIG BB EUROPEAN BEAM PATTERN Vision 1 Instruction Manual Page 13 SECTION TWO When the desired aiming method is displayed as active FIG 17 press the NEXT MENU button Button 5 to return to the SET OPTIONS screen SELECT LOAKIREAM AN METHOD 2 7 EXPERT MODE At the SET OPTIONS screen FIG 18 press NEXT MENU button Button 5 This screen FIG 19 e
50. typically sloped away at the center and the bottom of the lamp These lamps commonly have replaceable bulbs AIM OK WINDOW The AIM OK WINDOW defines the maximum allowable plus or minus measurement from zero of the horizontal and vertical aim axis at twenty five 25 feet Lamps which measure within the allowable limits will register an AIM OK indicator at bottom of screen AIM POINT A predetermined point of placement within the projected light pattern measured at 25 from the light source AIMER HEAD The portion of the aiming unit that contains the video monitor aimer lens aimer computer and housings AIMER HOUSING The portion of the aiming unit that contains the aimer lens aimer computer and aimer modules AIMER LENS The optical lens in the front of the aimer housing This lens allows the aimer to optically simulate twenty five feet within the confines of the aimer housing AIMER POWER FUSE The fuse located in the power switch module This fuse is a BUSS GMA 1 5 Amp 250 Volt fuse AIMER PREPARATION The process of entering all pertinent information into the aimer at the time of the aimer setup AIMING BAYS The area in which the aiming unit is to be used AIMING METHOD A predetermined process of how the computer will calculate aim of a particular beam pattern AIMING MODULES Contain the specific programs reguired to recognize and analyze headlamp alignment of U S European and Japanese headlamp beam patterns The Vis
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