3D WHEEL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM - Nordic
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1. Warning targets must be assembled on the clamp with the reference dot facing up as in picture below 14 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 MA RIT TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO d 15 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TEITE x I TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO TL 5 8 TURNTABLES The turntables optional are of 310 mm diameter and of 1000 kg load capacity each piece ROC Adapters optional can be used in conjunction with the PRN turntables each ROC adapter kit is made of 2 C moon style componenis This accessory is used to fill the gap between the turn plate and the lift to perform run out compensation properly 16 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO LL if The run out compensation is carried out by means of a software procedure that instructs the operator to pull the car 90 backwards and then forward back on the turn plates The run out compensation recovers possible coupling errors between the clamp and the rim as well as possible damages dents or imperfections of the rim When performing the caster swing or in general when steering the ROC adapter can impede the turn plate to turn the ROC adapters must always be remove after having performed the run out compensation ROC ADAPTER N B the ROC adapters are to be used in conjunction with the PRN turn plates The PRN E L type turn plates are not suitable for the ROC adapters PRN E L turntables 17 out of 55 Rev 3 August 20132. Warning the New Dimension management pc must not run other software not supplied by VAMAG as they may interfere with the wheel alignment software and change the system configuration thus impeding or damaging the equipment Warranty condition may not apply if other software Is found in the pc 3 TECHNICAL DATA 3 1 OVERALL DIMENSIONS 9 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 ALLY TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO PAS cabinet optional Width Targets included 950mm Depth 850mm Height monitor excluded 1250mm 10 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 SZISTTIZIA TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO 3 2 POWER SUPPLY AND CONSUMPTION Control unit control box Max absorbed power Computer 400 500 W Max absorbed power Monitor it depends on the type Camera heads measurement units Power supply 110 240 Vac monophase 50 60 Hz Max absorbed power x Unit 50 W 3 3 STANDARDS AND ACCURACIES Total toe accuracy 4 field 50 Camber accuracy 3 field 15 Set Back accuracy 4 field 9 Thrust angle accuracy 2 field 9 Caster accuracy 6 field 22 Kingpin angle SAI accuracy 6 field 22 Track accuracy 2mm field 1 2 2 1 m 11 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 MI LI AA THM Z ALY orensamili 4 PERSONNEL TRAINING Only suitably trained and authorized personnel may use the equipment For an optimal management of the system and effective measures the personnel must be suitably trained to understand
3. of each camera head ILE RT 22 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 To turn off the system after use close the NewDimension software click 4 Turn off and then close the windows With Wifi mode better to start always the camera heads using the button on the back before to turn the PC on this way the system will start up faster 7 Software configuration The NewDimension software package is made of four separate modules for management convenience the wheel alignment module NewDim exe the Database module VamagDatabase jar the Calibration software NewDimensionSystemCalibrator jar and the camera head keypad NewDimensionButtons jar Lanquage selection To configure the software enter the NewDimension software folder edit the file Config ini and search for the following paragraph Skin Grafica default Testi English Unicode 0 FontName FontSize 100 FontOffsetY 0 FontCharset Different languages can be selected by changing right SIDE of the character in the Testi line Available languages are indicated in the Skin Text folder select your favourite and copy it in the right SIDE of the character in the Testi line shown above Other options are available but they can be operated by trained service engineers only 23 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO 8 Vehicle Database P E3 VDBMS The icons in the left area of the
4. 6 5x15 Frame fresfers 2001 2005 EE SS BO H AEN km f s 150000 Fo EA TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO Customer data Name John Smith DD333MM Phone 01 23456789 fresfers Address 30 Tree Avenue Builder BMW Year 2001 2005 Model 3 SERIES COMPACT HD E46 6 5x15 Additional information Km Notes dI Page 1 of 1 Save and exit from measure Export to Pdf eu III mm me emm A number of options like print change visualization zoom in out is now available Other data like mileage notes etc can be entered in the upper side of the form clicking on update all entered amended data will be then displayed in the form and can be printed Moreover the form can be saved and managed in the Customer Database as well as exported as pdf type file 4 Display Manufacturer Data Manufacturers Data regarding the selected vehicle are displayed by clicking on the Key 4 as shown in the figure below 27 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO IL olensa miti John Smith x Plate BMW 30 Tree Avenue DD333MM 3 SERIES COMPACT HD E46 6 5x15 Frame fresfers 2001 2005 Negative tolerance pd 0 13 0 23 0 13 Front total toe Negative tolerance Left right tolerance xX 0 33 0 33 0 5 0 13 Negative tolerance Left right tolerance 0 5 0 5 0 5 5 457 Negative tolerance Standard Positive tolerance DD 0 5 1 57 Negative tolerance Standard Posi
5. BMW 1 SERIES 1 SERIES 1 SERIES AFS 1 SERIES COUPEI CAB 1 SERIES COUPE CAB 1 SERIES COUPEI CAB 1 SERIES COUPEI CAB 1 SERIES SPORT 1 SERIES SPORT 1 SERIES SPORT AFS 2500 2500 2800 2800 CS 3 SERIES COMPACT 3 SERIES COMPACT 3 SERIES COMPACT HD 3 SERIES COMPACT HD 3 SERIES COMPACT S 3 SERIES COMPACT S 3 SERIES 3 SERIES 3 SERIES 3 SERIES 3 SERIES 325i 3 SERIES 4X4 E87 E81 E81 E82 88 E82 88 E82 88 E82 88 E87 E81 E81 E46 6 5x15 E46 E46 6 5x15 E46 E46 6 5x15 E46 E36 E36 E90 91 92 93 E90 91 92 93 2004 2004 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2004 2004 2007 2007 2007 2007 1968 1975 1968 1968 1968 1975 1968 1975 2001 2005 2001 2005 2001 2005 2001 2005 2001 2005 2001 2005 1975 1983 1995 1999 1991 1993 2005 2005 1983 1987 2005 2005 Results number 353 select the desired option New model or New manufacturer In the page above Selecting the first option we will display a page as indicated below Ls Model information ALFA ROMEO AMC ASIA BRASIL ASIA MOTORS ASTON MARTIN AUDI AUDI BRAZIL AUSTIN BEDFORD Optional fields are marked with In the page indicated above it is possible to enter all data necessary for the related vehicle select the Manufacturer and enter all data requested by the indicated technical sheets in the upper part After entering all data and saving the ent
6. EP it 55 ERI RR N EE EE 55 3 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 ATTENTION The following manual is integral part of the product and contains instructions on how to use the wheel alignment equipment All operators must read the manual carefully before using the equipment Keep the manual for the whole operating life of the equipment in an easily accessible and well known place and consult it in case of doubts The manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by the non compliance with the instructions contained in this following manual and an improper use of the equipment Instructions for the system calibration reserved to trained service engineers are contained in the calibration manual IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ON BASIC SAFETY AND PROPER USE The nameplate with voltage and frequency data is placed on the back of the equipment Please note the instructions contained on the nameplate NEVER connect the equipment to a power supply of different voltage from the one indicated in the nameplate This product is equipped with a three pin plug with ground connection mains ac socket must be provided with ground connection if not so please consult an electrician Do not modify or use the power plug improperly Never turn off the PC just by pulling the power plug always follow the switch off procedure described in this manual An unordered turn off of the PC is turned off may cause a file corruption that may cause the equipment to become use
7. When a vehicle turns the wheels make different trajectories the internal wheel must steer more than the external one moreover values have to be symmetric either when steering to the right or to the left The measurement of toe out on turn is carried out as follows Left steering measure the steering angle of the internal wheel left when the external wheel right steers 20 left Right steering measure the steering angle of the internal wheel right when the external wheel left steers at 20 right 54 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 MEE RIT TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO The steering boxes of vehicles are normally designed so that the internal wheel steers at least 1 30 more than the external one when the latter steers at 20 When adjusting the steering angle and system It is useful to check the condition and assess the behaviuor of the steering box 14 3 8 Max lock angle The max lock angle check is performed the same way as the steering at 20 the steering wheel is steered until the limit then the steering values of the internal and external wheels when steering on the right and on the left are measured 14 3 9 Thrust angle The direction of the rear axle called thrust angle is determined by the total toe angle of the rear wheels The thrust angle is defined as the angle generated by the difference between the vehicle symmetry axle and the thrust line The thrust angle is negative when it is to the left of the driv
8. the necessary information and operate in compliance with the indications supplied by the manufacturer In case of any doubt regarding the use and maintenance of the system consult the instruction manual in case of doubt do not interpret consult the authorised service centres or directly the technical assistance 5 COMPOSITION OF THE EQUIPMENT 5 1 CONSOLE For all the operations use a console is required equipped with electronic components to process and manage the measures deriving from the 3D measurement units Alternatively a Windows compatible Tablet PC can be used in this case the New Dimension System must be equipped with optional WiFi interface Components optional PAS cabinet shown in picture 1 Monitor Full HD 2 PC Keyboard with 105 keys 3 Mouse 3 Target 4 Upper space drawer for the printer housing 5 Personal Computer Space front door 12 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 SZISTTIZIA TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO 5 2 MANAGEMENT PC Minimum PC features Intel Dual Core Windows 7 Operating system Ram 2GB Hard Disk 100GB CD ROM 4 USB Ports Video card 1920x1080 Full Hd 5 3 PC KEYBOARD The system is equipped with a QWERTY keyboard The PC keyboard serves as data input and management 5 4 MONITOR The visualisation of data is realized by a Full Hd display necessary for the right visualisation of images and use software The optimal resolution setting is 1920x1080 1080p 5 5 PRIN
9. 0R13 210 00 90 90 165 65R14 240 00 90 90 5 5X14 165 65R14 210 00 90 90 175 65R1 240 00 90 90 6X14 175 65R1 210 00 90 90 It is possible to obtain more information regarding the vehicle clicking on Information as from the page indicated hereunder John Smith mm Plate RENAULT 30 Tree Avenue PP234BB CLIO SPORT 2 0 16V CBOM Frame 52645485 1999 2001 Model name CLIO SPORT 2 0 16V Commercial variant Technical variant CBOM Frame number begin Frame number end Frame year begin 1999 Frame month begin 1 Frame year end 2001 Frame month end 1 Front wheel track 1406 Rear wheel track 1385 Left wheel base 2472 Right wheel base DAT For some vehicles there is also a page to give information regarding the weights needed to simulate the load 34 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 9 DIAGNOSIS AND ADJUSTMENT OF A VEHICLE 9 1 PRESENTATION PAGE Turning on the Computer 4 icons will show where one is for the database and another one is for the ND alignment software Firstly start the program of the Database and then as stated in the previous paragraph Enter the customers name if the customer is new press New Customer at the bottom of the page fill in the necessary fields and then click twice on the customers name select the vehicle and enter the plate and frame It is now possible to associate the customer with the vehicle under check using the Lock icon N B Vehicle and cust
10. Eb DI ALI A ALY 5 9 BRAKE PEDAL PUSHER The brake pedal pusher is a tool used to block the brake pedal fully kicked down during the alignment procedures Use it as shown in the instructions displayed by the software during vehicle set up 5 10 STEERING WHEEL HOLDER The steering wheel holder is used to hold the steering wheel in a fixed position To be installed at the very beginning of the wheel alignment adjustment procedure as specified in following paragraphs The steering wheel holder must not be used if the aligner is equipped with the optional ROBOSTERZ steering robot 18 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 Mm 6 NewDimension SOFTWARE INSTALLATION The NewDimension software is on the DVD supplied along The operating system on the PC must be WINDOWS 7 Insert the DVD in your PC and wait for auto start if it doesn t automatically start access the files inside the DVD and click on Setup exe Confirm each request and proceed all the way down till the completion of the installation At the end of installation 4 icons will show on the desktop o NewDimension ND wheel alignment software o ND Calib calibration software o Database vehicle Database o ND buttons keypad to manage the measuring heads EA New Dimension control buttons Turn on the 2 measuring heads by means of the switch on off button located in the back of each camera head For wired communication the wake on lan feature is available the came
11. Enter on the keyboard to skip the procedure Display the following page to carry out the run out compensation 36 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO Ad The Green Arrow indicates that the vehicle must be pulled back slowly until the white arrow backwards becomes green and two STOP symbols show The vehicle will be pulled back for about 90 5 Then pull the vehicle forward on the turntables until the two arrows become green and the two STOP symbols light Up 9 3 PREPARATION FOR THE MEASURES After the run out compensation prepare the vehicle for the measure Unlock the turn plates and block the brake pedal with the suitable tool 37 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO AL The measure software supplies the related indications 9 4 CASTER SWING PROCEDURE During the measure preparation the software proposes the use of RoboSterz optional to carry out the caster swing automatically If this tool is available the procedure will be completely automated thanks to the Bluetooth connection between Robosterz and PC other advantage the use of the Robosterz reduces the steering play obtaining more accurate caster and centring measures of the steering wheel If the Robosterz is not available the right and left steering operations will be manually managed This image above shows the Robosterz applied to the steering wheel The caster swing procedure is useful to mea
12. LLAUDO IL 8 2 DATABASE USE The database contains the data regarding the adjustable and non adjustable angles as well as specific instructions and drawings for determined models For some vehicles as for example French vehicles heights are to be checked and set according to the technical data For example for Renault Clio the date base will display the TABLES indicated below John Smith Plate RENAULT 30 Tree Avenue PP234BB CLIO SPORT 2 0 16V CBOM Frame 52645485 1999 2001 Front camber 1 03 1 02 Select in this page the suitable height upon measurement of the related vehicle with double click on the right line Scroll the mouse on the stylised image of the vehicle it becomes larger Da EN VDBMS Ce s e Sa EN mm a John Smith Plate RENAULT 30 Tree Avenue PP234BB CLIO SPORT 2 0 16V CBOM Frame 52645485 1999 2001 33 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO ILY Moreover clicking on Wheels option at the end of the page you will find the information regarding the dimensions of the tyres that can be used in that specific vehicle as well as tyre pressures E VDBMS EET gt John Smith mm Plate RENAULT 30 Tree Avenue PP234BB CLIO SPORT 2 0 16V CBOM Frame 52645485 1999 2001 Tire Pressure Minimumt Maximum t Notes Rim Tire Pressure Minimumt Maximum t Notes 165 70R13 220 00 90 90 5X13 165 7
13. TER A A4 printer in needed to prints the results 5 6 HEADS MEASUREMENT UNITS The camera heads require an external power supply 110 240Vac monophase 50 60 Hz Always provide for an easily accessible power switch With wired connection Ethernet cables with RJ45 plug are required Best practice is to provide for a commercially available router i e Edimax BR 6428nS connected to the two camera heads on one side and the pc on the other side With optional WiFi link no other cable is necessary The WiFi network between the measuring heads and the PC must be ad Hoc type to separate this network to whatever else network possibly on in the area The heads are provided with an on off switch in the back panel 5 6 1 Heads measurement units Calibration N B After being physically installed in the right position the camera heads must be calibrated using the Calibration software and suitable tools For the correct calibration see the Service Manual Moreover to ensure accurate measurement the lift should have been properly installed and levelled 5 7 TARGETS The New Dimension wheel simulating targets are to be located parallel to the wheels using whatever clamp available in the VAMAG catalogue 13 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 Rer Example of target assembled on a AGS 4 point clamp run out compensation required Example of target assembled on AGS RF hang on tyre clamp run out compensation not allowed N
14. WALID ZIL TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO 4 3D WHEEL ALIGNMENT SYSTEM Operating Manual Rev 03 August 2013 SZISTTIZIA TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO Table of contents GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE USERS 5 IER E OH EN E HERR E 6 1 1 HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE Target TO A Etuien eg 7 EO do EE OE N A 9 Zid INTRODUCTION eie GE Pe ie Ge ee wast ie Pe ee Ge ee ee Ge Ee ee oe 9 AE ble eN lite EE EE EE RO ER EE DEER AE EN 9 m TECHNICAL Pd io NE EE N AR OE EE ER N OER ER OE EE 9 WOVERAELDIENSION alal 9 3 2 POWER SUPPLY AND CONSUMPTION esse seels sender ke oi 11 33 STANDARDS AND AEGLRAGHE Sarie n ee n Ge Se Ge ee ee seco ee Ee Gr Ee ER 11 daPER ONNEL TE SI TING ees ee ie ie ee ie Ge Ge a sea ai 12 5 COMPOSITION OF THE EQUIPMENT ME 12 Sic GOIN O EE OE EN OE EE EE EO 12 MANAGEM NT PE iaia a 13 IoC de dee A E MR ER N EE Ne 13 S Le IM L SR EO OE ai i EE EN 13 SO EE ee 13 50 FP ADS MEASUREMENT UNIE see ane ese ei ee ee BI ee ee Ge Se eg Ge ee EE ee ee ee de 13 5 6 1 Heads measurement units Calibration see ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 13 LO E 13 MI in 16 IS EEN ENEE RE RTE LE EE 18 gt 0STEERINGWHEbG HOLDER ai 18 6 New Dimension SOFTWARE INSTALLATION scenici 19 6 1 COMMUNICATION METHODS ee oe ei See eie Ge ee ee Ge Ie Se NG ee Ge Ee 19 6 2 installation procedure WIET sissies sesse see era Se Ge Oe Ge ge be De ee OD GE Ge 19 6 3 installation proceditte WIRED VERSION eers sd sesse ole eke
15. arch Field 14 or Fixed Search Field 14 A new customer can also be entered by clicking on New Customer field 14 a window will show in which all customer data can be entered as in figure below 24 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO IL Address 30 Tree Avenue Phone number 01 23456789 Email address john smith smith com Notes toe adjustment Click Add to input the new customer in the DB After entering a new customer a vehicle can be associated to him her Every customer can be linked to multiple vehicles when selecting a customer all vehicles associated to him her will be displayed Customer John Smith Select just the customer 30 Tree Avenue Customer vehicles Custom Plate Frame Builder na Model name Commerci Technical v AM300TT AUDI A4 1BA DD333MM fresfers BMW 3 SERIES E46 6 5X15 It is possible to remove the association of a plate or vehicle for a customer clicking on the key identified by a x near the plate frame 25 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TI J ma INI y _ N TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO AT Eeer John Smith e Plate BMW 30 Tree Avenue DD333MM 3 SERIES COMPACT HD E46 6 5x15 Frame fresfers 2001 2005 Negative tolerance Standard Positive tolerance Front total toe 0 13 0 23 0 13 Negative tolerance Left right tolerance 0 33 0 5 Front camber 0 33 0 13 Negative tolerance Standard Posi
16. ay the single RIGHT or LEFT wheel by pressing the corresponding arrows on the PC Keyboard Using the Right or Left Arrows from the main diagnosis page you will display the page regarding the vehicle frame with Wheelbase wheeltracks and Heights 44 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 MES DI COLLAUDO Ad For vehicles having height related alignment data like many French cars the actual height has to be measured see drawing below and a suitable look up table for geometrical parameters has to be used for adjustment EN VDBMS John Smith RENAULT 30 Tree Avenue CLIO SPORT 2 0 16V CBOM 1999 2001 45 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO Ad 10 SUMMARY OF ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT DATA The page including the overall data and measurements can be displayed at any time by entering the data base regarding the global results of all measures carried out on the vehicle Enter the database software and click CURRENT MEASU RES Officina ABC emm wm Via dell industria n100 LAM MAI PT A oe TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO Italy Dan clente Home gino putrella Targa cb740yy Telefono 20202020 Telaio Indirizzo via alberto da giussano milano Veicolo Costruttore AUDI 2007 2007 Modello A4 All Road Sport Informazioni aggiuntive Km Note Ruote anteriori tt a 3 als NEE Reason elle Ee Le Ruote posteriori o prim Dopo comes ss oe est ie a e sees ie C
17. bile visualizzare modificare e riordinare 1 Sicurezza WEP Tipo Qualsiasi tipo supportato Connetti manualmente Vamag Nome profilo Vamag Tipo frequenza rad Qualsiasi tipo supportato KA Tipo di sicurezza WER Modalit Connetti manualmente The WiFi Network with the measuring heads is ready 21 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO LI 6 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE WIRED VERSION Connect both camera heads to an access point router by means of Ethernet cables with RJ45 plugs connect the access point router to the pc inside the console 6 4 TURN ON AND OFF THE EQUIPMENT Turn on the PC Once the PC is fully initialised click on ND_Buttons the keypad will show Click on Vamag DB and on NewDimension on the desktop The screen displays the alignment program presentation page If the camera heads are hardwired the system manages to automatically start the measuring heads through the Wake_On_LAN function so the camera heads are turned on automatically See below the soft button software Left Head Right Head Fa New Dimension control buttons sly IRA aly sl rang PAJ PAJ PAJ 1 Connect automatic WAKE ON LAN with hardwired camera heads 2 Software reboot 3 Hardware reboot 4 Turn off The Left and Right camera heads can be turned on and start working If the system is wireless Wifi the camera heads must be turned on off by means of the on off button located in the back
18. dd ee Ges 22 6 4 turn on and off the equipment Ee Ge GE ee GE 22 dE 23 s Velde Re EE 24 8 1 ENTER CUSTOMIZED VEHICLES INTO THE DATABASE i 31 AAA 33 9 DIAGNOSIS AND ADJUSTMENT OF A VEHICLE eee 35 dE WE EREM RTR E E 35 J2 PRELIMINAR Y OPECRA TIONS se ee ia 35 9 2 1 PRELIMINARY VEHICLE PREPARATION ese ees see ee esse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 36 22 IAS oos ei acre a perire 36 525 RUN OUFCOMPENSATON lle 36 93 PREPARaton ior US te sies ii ga di OAdsCA TER SY ING PROCEDURE iss de Ge OE eo A 38 Do WHPRLALGNMENTDBPLA Ted 41 E E E TE ERIC RU DER E 42 Or sliontade ADIUS MEN Ts sees ees ee es oi ee eie Ge ee EEE ee EN ee 43 10 SUMMARY OF ALIGNMENT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT DATA i 46 2 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 ETE TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO JE AE LEPROEEDURE eege 47 IS SECOND POINT TOT AI E E 48 15 ALIGNMENENT REPORT PRINT OUT E A9 14 GENERAL CONCEPTS ABOUT THE CAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT esse see esse esse sesse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 50 EERS soe AE OE OE i 50 14 2 GEOMETRIC ALIGNMENT OF THE MOTOR VEHICLES i 50 14 3 CHARACTERISTIC ANGLES OF VEHICLE GEOMETRIC ALIOGNMENT see see ee 50 EIA e EE EE ER AIA SI lE ET EN pila gini rin i ri S E E 52 E LO eE OE N EE SE 143 5 Kingpin EE ee 53 Rieti E 54 14 3 7 Toe out on turns or steering Symmetry ee ee ee de ee ee AR ee ee ee AR RE de ee ee ee RE EE 54 JA amp Me lock sieke E EE
19. display refer to the different data sets available Vehicle data base Customer data base Report display print and storage Wheel alignment data of the selected vehicle Archive of reports Option setup data base package only About ND alignment software OO NOU POND 1 Vehicle Database wheel geometry data of majority of the registered vehicles are included in this module three different search modes are available Free Search Fixed Search Manufacturer Free Search default the operator may type into any of the fields 9 11 and 13 to access existing vehicles by the name or by the number plate or by the customer name Existing vehicles are listed making the operator able to select it by clicking on it Fixed Search the vehicle can be searched for as per free search plus the selection shows all details of the chosen vehicle Moreover the accaees can be made using the list of makers and then models and variant Manufacturer the process starts with the manufacturer list where the manufacturer can be chosen then vehicle and variant can be chosen in the related lists The search by typing in 9 11 and 13 fields is still possible as in Free search hand Fixed search 2 Customer database it contains the customer database and the alignment jobs done When selecting a customer all already existing customers are shown in alphabetical order by just typing in field 9 the customers name or surname as Free Se
20. e line positive when to the right If the thrust angle is not zero the front wheels of the vehicle steer automatically in the same direction of the rear wheels making the vehicle drive straight anyway even if with the body inclined compared to the direction of the drive line 55 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013
21. external steering Steering symmetry The angles related the rear axle of a vehicle are Wheel toe Wheel camber inclination Axle deviation Thrust angle 50 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 ETES er TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO 14 3 1 TOTAL TOE LH Looking at the vehicle from above the wheel toe is the angle formed by the longitudinal axle of the vehicle and the vertical plane passing through the centre line of the wheel Toe is positive close wheels when this angle is towards the longitudinal axle The wheel toe is called PARTIAL TOE The TOTAL TOE is the sum of the left and right partial toes of the wheels of the same axle Even if according to the definitions toe values are supposed to be expressed in degrees vehicle manufacturers usually give tolerance values in millimetres To express the partial toe in millimetres the two A and B measures must be taken as shown below The wheel partial toe in mm is the difference between the measure A and B The wheel diameter influences the wheel toe measurement taken in mm Rev 3 August 2013 URRA TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO 14 3 2 WHEEL CAMBER Looking at the vehicle from the front or rear side the wheel camber is the angle included between the centre line of the wheel and the vertical line from the ground Camber is positive when the upper part of the wheel leans outwards Camber is negative when the upper part of the wheel
22. ground and guarantees a constant adherence of the wheels The suspension system is responsible for the comfort manoeuvrability and roadholding 14 2 GEOMETRIC ALIGNMENT OF THE MOTOR VEHICLES The term GEOMETRIC ALIGNMENT OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE refers to the geometric condition of the vehicle body which contribute to determine the position of the wheels on the ground both when driving straight and when turning The wheel aligner is an equipment able to check the vehicle alignment in static conditions that means with vehicle standing idle In dynamic conditions vehicle rolling on the road the alignment changes according to different factors such as load shock absorbers conditions the body structure tyre pressure etc The data supplied by the vehicle manufacturers refer to the vehicle in static condition and are related to settings that are good for dynamic condition either However due to the fact that the dynamic conditions influence the wheel alignment anyway a good engineer practice is needed to interpret the measures taken by the wheel aligner and ensure that the vehicle manufacturer data are observed and the vehicle is set to optimal wheel alignment for any driving condition 14 3 CHARACTERISTIC ANGLES OF VEHICLE GEOMETRIC ALIGNMENT The angles related to the front axle of a vehicle are Wheel toe Wheel camber inclination Axle deviation Caster Kingpin inclination Included angle Max internal steering Max
23. icle has been selected from the database the values are identified with 3 colours Green OK Yellow Limit of Acceptability Red out of tolerance The reference vehicle can be changed at any time but measures remain actual Once finished return to the main NewDim software display 9 6 REAR AXLE ADJUSTMENT The adjustment of the rear axle can be done using the page indicated above but for a better visualization it is more helpful to display the rear axle only Select it by pressing the down arrow on the PC keyboard The rear axle display is the following E KR Ir E E ue e REROEEEIERRERERT the following measures are displayed REAR WHEEL TOE REAR WHEEL CAMBER THRUST ANGLE The angineer can thus check and adjust the above parameters according to the vehicle manufacturer specification with the ND software acting as a real time monitor during adjustment It is also possible to display one single wheel only by pressing the LEFT arrow for the left wheel or the RIGHT arrow for the right wheel 42 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO Ad 9 7 FRONT AXLE ADJUSTMENT The front axle adjustment is entered by pressing UP ARROW on the keyboard SA EI EL i fe x l N 43 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO IL This page displays the following measurements PARTIAL TOE CASTER ONLY IF CASTER SWING PREVIOUSLY DONE CAMBER Also in this case it is possible to displ
24. il nome SSID e la chiave di sicurezza se applicabile della rete Crea una rete ad hoc Consente di creare una rete temporanea per la condivisione di file o di una connessione Internet Select Create Ad Hoc Network 20 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 SZISTIZIA TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO CN wi Connetti manualn Configurazione di una rete wireless ad hoc Una rete ad hoc talvolta denominata rete da computer a computer una rete temporanea utilizzata per la condivisione di file presentazioni o una connessione Internet tra piu computer e dispositivi I computer e i dispositivi di una rete ad hoc devono trovarsi a non pi di 10 metri circa uno dall altro Se il computer connesso a una rete wireless possibile che durante la configurazione di questa rete venga disconnesso NEXT wl connetti Assegnare un nome alla rete e scegliere le opzioni di sicurezza Nome di rete Vamag Tipo di sicurezza Suggerimenti per la scelta Chiave di sicurezza New_Dimension Nascondi caratteri Salva questa rete Set as indicated in the photo then NEXT EE 5 x ar ld ail Pannello di controllo Reteelnternet Gestisci reti wireless X Gestione delle reti wireless che utilizzano Connessione rete wireless Verr eseguito un tentativo di connessione alle reti nell ordine indicato Aggiungi Rimuovi Propriet scheda Tipi profilo Centro connessioni di rete e condivisione Reti che possi
25. ith washer Target 4 pin standard clamp optional 7 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 VT ie TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO amp BEWARE The Target has a specific position in the clamp when tightening the bolt turn the target around to have the reference dot facing up as in the picture below Threaded adapter for AGS RF clamp optional to assemble the Target 8 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 Eb DI ALI A ALY 2 USE 2 1 INTRODUCTION This Manual applies to whatever configuration ND F ND C or installation ceiling floor wall has been choosen for the NewDimension wheel alignment system with no difference in performance or behaviour if the equipment has been properly installed and calibrated as per manufacturer s instructions 2 2 DEFINITIONS The VAMAG NewDimension wheel alignment system is a 3D Scanning system developed and manufactured to check and adjust the wheel and chassis alignment of a passenger vehicle The NewDimension system is made of the following parts Optical measurement units camera heads positioned on either side of the vehicle Wheel simulating targets to be put on every wheel by means of clamps A console with a PC to run the NewDimension alignment software Every camera head contains an industrial pc which receives the images from the 5Mpixel definition CCD cameras the camera heads are connected to the PC through a wired Ethernet network or an optional WiFi link
26. leans inwards 14 3 3 Axle deviation 52 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 ALLY TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO The axle deviation is the value of asymmetry of a wheel with respect to the opposite wheel on the same axle compared with a line orthogonal to the longitudinal axle The axle deviation is positive when the right wheel is ahead of the left wheel with respect to the driving direction The axle deviation can also be expressed in millimetres 14 3 4 Caster Caster is the angle made by the centre line of the wheel kingpin and the vertical line coming from the ground when looking at the vehicle from the side Caster is positive the angle falls ahead of the wheel with respect to the driving direction 14 3 5 Kingpin inclination The kingpin inclination KPI or SAI is the angle included between the centre line of the wheel kingpin kingpin axle and the vertical line coming from the ground when looking at the vehicle from the front of the rear 53 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 Rer Kingpin inclination is positive when the angle leans inwards negative when it leans outwards 14 3 6 Included angle The included angle is the angle included between the centre line of the wheel kingpin axle of the kingpin and the centre line of the wheel The included angle is the algebraic sum of camber and kingpin inclination 14 3 7 Toe out on turns or steering symmetry Ta kk at
27. less Maintenance shall only be carried out by authorized and trained service engineers 4 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 SZISTIZIA TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE USERS Equipment disposal X EN e This equipment must not be disposed of as household waste but as Special Waste e The re use or recycling in compliance with the rules regarding the Electrical and Electronic Equipment CEE is useful to safeguard the environment and our health e In compliance with the WEEE European Directives 2002 96 EC there are specific collection centres at citizens disposal for the collection of unused electrical equipment e The public administration and producers of electrical and electronic equipment commit themselves to simplify the waste re use and recycling processes such as electrical and electronic equipment through the separate waste collection and compliant measures e The law punishes with equivalent sanctions those who do not respect the rules and do not dispose of the electrical and electronic equipment in compliance with what has been established by the law Battery disposal e Recycle and dispose of the batteries in compliance with the rules Do not throw them away in the household waste tI e Never throw batteries into the fire 5 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TEFIE TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO 1 GENERALITIES The ND system includes the following parts ND F Floo
28. olena miti John Smith Plate BMW 30 Tree Avenue DD333MM 3 SERIES COMPACT HD E46 6 5x15 Frame fresfers 2001 2005 Change password Cerca in ij NEW Dim CH Le EH sti e Fonts Modello Nome file NewDim exe Tipo file NewDim exe D L am Annuna This step is important because as explained successively at the end of the test the NewDim software sends a file containing the results to the Database software if the path has not been set this does not occur and the test report will not be filled in 7 About This page show the software version and the Database version John Smith Plate BMW 30 Tree Avenue DD333MM 3 SERIES COMPACT HD E46 6 5x15 H Frame fresfers i 2001 2005 Vamag s r l Via G Pascoli 15 21012 Cassano Magnago Varese Italy Vehicles database software Software version 1 0 Data version 1 2 8 ND alignment software This key starts the alignment software directly from the database page 30 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 K J y 7 o TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO LA 8 1 ENTER CUSTOMIZED VEHICLES INTO THE DATABASE With the ND database it is possible to enter new vehicles made by existing manufacturers and enter new manufacturers John Smith 30 Tree Avenue Builder name Plate DD333MM Frame fresfers Model name Starx 3 SERIES COMPACT HD E46 6 5x15 de 2001 2005 Technical variant Frame num Frame years BMW BMW
29. omer may be selected modified and cancel in any time during the alignment The alignment check can also be dono without selecting any vehicle the vehicle selection can be made later on at any time zz TECNICHE DI AA PA 9 2 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS On the main display the alignment men pops up by right clicking l Run out compensation 2 Caster swing 3 Wheel alignment data 4 Additional chassis measurement 35 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO Ad The operator can choose any phase of his choice at any time The sequence of the operations will be given by the professional choices of the operator 9 2 1 PRELIMINARY VEHICLE PREPARATION According to practice the following check are required on the vehicle before starting wheel alignment check and adjust eventual plays on the suspensions and steering systems check and adjust the tyres pressure in compliance with the manufacturer values put the eventual loads as required by the manufacturer 9 2 2 Vehicle setting The software guides the operators during the different phases such as the preparation phase for the vehicle measures The image below shows for example the necessity to apply the Targets to the wheels and remove the blocks on the turntables Instructions are supplied with an initial video 9 2 3 RUN OUT COMPENSATION The run out compensation is useful to compensate the possible coupling errors between the clamps and rim Press
30. ompensi 08 ar is se gergarwer 08 ar OE fees sis ae ek kewers se At the end of the job i e after the rear and front adjustment press F4 in New Dimension to confirm the end of the job Now Current Measures page is displayed showing all data checks and initial and final results 46 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO IL Officina ABC Via dell industria n100 21100 Varese TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO Italy gino putrella Targa cb740yy Telefono 20202020 Telaio Indirizzo via alberto da giussano milano Veicolo Costruttore AUDI 2007 2007 Modello A4 All Road Sport Informazioni aggiuntive Km Note Ruote anteriori po Valori di riferimento eoma oreo Rretemeno re TTT moras ser om e er aie e Ruote posteriori rime O O Dopo Valori di riferi t emoa os oe e as TT EEN om NN ES ER E PS INN EEN WE 2 The result page of the results is updated every time the F4 key is pressed 11 JACK UP PROCEDURES The jack up procedure allows to adjust the alignment parameters with the vehicle lifted up and suspensions discharged i e for toe in adjustment This feature requires the measurements to be frozen before lift up 1 4 47 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 12 SECOND POINT TOTAL TOE Some vehicles for example Volkswagen and Audi require a two point total toe adjustment to be carried out using a special tool The tool ha
31. r or pit installation 4 2 4 16 SOCKET HEAD SCREWS _ _ _ _ 16 ML SPRINGS oo 16 PM8 PLATES oo 2 PART NUMBER STICKERS 2 TRANSPARENT STICKERS 2 NEW DIMENSION STICKER ND C Ceiling installation Q ty Description 4 KNOBSFOR TARGET 2 SUPPLY CABLES oo 4 SQ3 ANGLES 16 SOCKET HEAD SCREWS _ 24 MLSPRINGS S 24 PM8 PLATES _ _ _ _ _ o O 2 PART NUMBER ADHESIVES 2 TRANSPARENT ADHESIVES 2 EXTRUDED BEAMS 2 NEW DIMENSION STICKERS 1 OPERATING MANUAL _ _ _ _ _ The supply can be composed also of many other parts that are not described in the previous lists they may be optional accessories like cabinet clamps WiFi interface etc that customer can choose Please refer to the current catalogue price list for details Further to what specified above also the wheel alignment software and car data base are supplied along as described further on in this manual A Windows compatible PC with monitor keyboard mouse and printer is needed to run the wheel alignment software and data base if not supplied the customer must procure it according the specifications provided further on in this manual 6 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 ETES er TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO 1 1 HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE TARGET TO A CLAMP The targets may be assembled to a choice of different wheel or tyre clamps as listed in the VAMAG catalogue price list a Target knob w
32. ra heads can be turned on by means of the NewDimension software buttons shown above See paragraph 6 4 below 6 1 COMMUNICATION METHODS If the optional WiFi kit is included a WiFi device is supplied to be connected to the main PC The network for the WiFi mode has to be a dedicated network If the PC is equipped with an built in WiFi module the dedicated network may be created through the internal pc WiFi module An Internet connection to the main PC is recommended to allow remote updating of the software installed on the PC and on the camera heads and to perform remote technical support 6 2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE WIFI Insert the WiFi module into the PC With Windows 7 the Wifi drivers are automatically installed at the end of the installation procedure the WIFi connection icon will show in the right bottom corner in the Tray Bar click the RIGHT mouse button and select Open Network Connections Risoluzione problemi Apri Centro connessioni di rete e condivisione r PIL j 25 01 2012 19 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 SZISTTIZIA TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO So X Cerca nel Pannello di controllo p Pagina iniziale Pannello di A e e SP gs ae ER Visualizzare le informazioni di base sulla rete e configurare le connessioni A I Visualizza mappa completa Gestisci reti wireless x Modifica impostazioni scheda PCANDREA Internet SS JA Questo computer Modifica impostazioni di condivisione avanzate Vi
33. ry the model introduced by the customer will be displayed as follows 31 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO Ad Ea VDBMS Plate ANENE core CJ 3 SERIES COMPACT HD E46 6 5x15 Customer search ER o d Frame 2001 2005 Builder name Model name Commercial vari Technical variant Frame numbers Frame years EST EC BMW 530i SPORT E34 1988 1991 BMW 530i SPORT TO E34 1993 1996 BMW 530i TOURING 1993 1996 535i 1988 1992 535i 1972 1981 535i 1981 1987 535i 1988 1992 535i M TECH 1988 1992 535i SPORT 1988 1992 2 0 TDI sp ai 2012 2013 540i SPORT 1993 1997 540i SPORT TO 1994 1997 540i SPORT TO 1997 2003 540i TOURING 1993 1996 540i TOURING 1997 2003 540i TOURING A S 1997 2003 5S 1996 2003 55 4X4 1992 1996 5S M TECHNIK 1988 1996 55 SALOON 1988 1997 5S SPORT 1996 2003 5S SPORT SALO 1988 1996 5S SPORT SALO 1992 1996 5S SPORT TOU 1992 1997 Results number 354 ma ee With a tick in the Customized column When entering a new manufacturer by clicking on the related key this form will be displayed to to fill in Choose file No logo Manufacturer Name and Description are required with eventually the Logo which identifies the manufacturer with Choose file After clicking on Save the new Brand or manufacturer will be entered now add the model s for that new manufacturer 32 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI CO
34. s to be put below the front axle The software provides for guidance to do that as shown below after having adjusted toe press enter on the PC keyboard to exit the procedure The animated graphics will snow that the tool can then be removed The following page with results is then displayed Rev 3 August 2013 48 out of 55 MATES 13 ALIGNMENENT REPORT PRINT OUT A job report can be complied to be printer after the alignment adjustment To generate the report to contain the final adjustment data click on the key cy located in the bottom right corner of the main page then press F4 Then go to the database software and click on Print Ten vosms John Smith Plate RENAULT 30 Tree Avenue PP234BB CLIO SPORT 2 0 16V CBOM 52645485 1999 2001 14 4 gt MG ODA AE 100 Is re TEITE AT TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO 2 Ab Customer data PP234BB John Smith 52645485 01 23456789 30 Tree Avenue Builder RENAULT Year 1999 2001 Model CLIO SPORT 2 0 16V CBOM Additional information Km Notes Save and exit from measure Export to Pdf Moreover the job report can also be exported in PDF format then press Save and exit 49 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 LPT RIT TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO 14 GENERAL CONCEPTS ABOUT THE CAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 14 1 SUSPENSIONS Suspensions is an elastic assembly which links the wheels to the body or frame of a vehicle it absorbs the unevenness of the
35. sualizza reti attive Connessione a una rete Nessuna connessione attiva ad alcuna rete Modifica impostazioni di rete K Configura nuova connessione o rete Configurare una connessione wireless a banda larga remota ad hoc o VPN oppure configurare un router o un punto di accesso Connessione a una rete Connettere o riconnettere una connessione di rete wireless cablata remota o VPN Selezione gruppo home e opzioni di condivisione Accedere ai file e alle stampanti disponibili in altri computer della rete oppure modificare le impostazioni di condivisione Risoluzione problemi Eseguire la diagnosi e la correzione di problemi di rete oppure ottenere informazioni per la risoluzione dei problemi Vedere anche Gruppo Home Opzioni Internet Windows Firewall Select Wireless Network Management ICE 1 gt Pannello di controllo Reteeintemet gt Gestisci reti wireless 3143 CommGaticietiwines sl Gestione delle reti wireless che utilizzano Connessione rete wireless Verr eseguito un tentativo di connessione alle reti nell ordine indicato Aggiungi Propriet scheda Tipi profilo Centro connessioni di rete e condivisione La O elementi Select Add Specificare la modalit con cui si desidera aggiungere la rete Ni Creare manualmente un profilo di rete Consente di creare un nuovo profilo di rete oppure di individuare una rete esistente e salvarne il profilo sul computer in uso E necessario conoscere
36. sure the following parameters Caster 38 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO ILY Kingpin inclination Included angle The steering angle can be set by the operator at 10 or 20 just by clicking on the numeric value in the top left corner of the display The caster swing procedure can be skipped by pressing ENTER on the keyboard parameters will not be calculated If using the Robosterz press R key in the keyboard to start the caster swing procedure otherwise turn the steering wheel left d NA Pal F 39 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO IL If the steering STOP symbol and the two central arrows become green the software will indicate to steer in the opposite direction If not using the Robosterz then turn the steering wheel clockwise until the two chevrons become green and the STOP signs show Now the software requires to return the wheel te the straight position 40 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO ILY Wait for the STOP symbol indicating the straight position green chevron in the centre Then the software goes directly to the vehicle alignment check page 9 5 WHEEL ALIGNMENT DISPLAY When clicking on 3 or after caster swing the wheel alignment check page shows resuming all the wheel angles the vehicle now is ready for adjustment LT TITLE 41 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO Ad If a veh
37. tive tolerance In the page indicated above it is possible to display Angles wheel dimensions eventually loads required and other information 5 Archive of reports a measure previously saved can be select and associated it with a customer John Smith Plate BMW 30 Tree Avenue DD333MM 3 SERIES COMPACT HD E46 6 5x15 Frame fresfers 2001 2005 2013 7 12 19 5 12 vamag View measure Delete In the upper part Display Measure or Clear can be choosen for the job If different measures have been carried out for a customer this page will display all measures and anyone can 28 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO VL be selected as desired 6 Option setup Somes John Smith CJ Plate BMW 30 Tree Avenue DD333MM 3 SERIES COMPACT HD E46 6 5x15 Frame fresfers 2001 2005 eege Change password vamag Administrator English italiano italiano Svizzera italiano Italia In this page the administrator Password can be selected and the language can e chosen Moreover as indicated hereunder measurement units report format workshop data and logo can be changed It is also possible to manage more users In this page also set the path to start the New Dimension file can be changed IMPORTANT for communication between the Database software and NewDimension software set the path of the NewDim exe file as indicated hereunder 29 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO IL
38. tive tolerance Left right tolerance 0 5 0 5 0 5 5 45 Negative tolerance Standard Positive tolerance 0 5 ES 0 5 Clicking on x near the plate the association of the plate with the vehicle is cancelled this is useful for example in case of wrong selection of the vehicle in the data base In this case the measures and results will be kept valid and it will be possible to select the right vehicle in the database To end the job or to check search for a previous job click on x beside the Customer Name field It is possible to cancel a previous job to do so enter the customer name or surname in the field 9 Customer Search all associated saved jobs will show by right clicking on it a menu will appear Show Modify Clear Customer search Model search John Smith Row Name John Sii 30 Tree Avenue 01 23456789 john smith smith com toe adjustment Show Modify Delete Seb KOD Results number 1 Cy Choose Display Modify or Clear to respectively show change or erase the job 3 Display Print and Save the job the complete job data and results form will display by clicking on the key 3 26 out of 55 Rev 3 August 2013 TECNICHE DI COLLAUDO IL reporting the manufacturer data of the selected vehicle from the data base and the measured data before and after the adjustment as well as customer reference and workshop data John Smith Plate BMW 30 Tree Avenue DD333MM 3 SERIES COMPACT HD E46
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