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1. Head Tyne Gekon KI 4 Optica head 6 toe sensor O 2 Optical heach 2 ratres K 2 Optical heads O d Sking heads O a String heads 2 hangers El 2 string heads E 4 Cintical Reacts 8 ioi sensors El Figure 4 Head Type Selection Screen Algoma Features Menu Shim manufacturer selection Advanced driver complaint Sathack Vehicle dimensions Calibration check abran neck Menu Threshold setting F f d recalibration il needed Figure 5 Calibration Check Menu BEAN 9 D Verify that any additional options are en abled i e database printer 3 Once Security Codes are correctly entered and proper installed options are verified exit to the Main Menu and turn the power to the Visualiner OFF Af ter about 20 seconds turn the power back ON When the software restarts it is ready to accept the SV8 measuring heads Setup Options System Configuration Heads It is necessary to make sure software recognizes the existence of the 8 sensor heads Perform the following steps 1 From the Main Menu select Setup Choose System Configuration and the Heads See Figure 3 2 On the Head Type Selection screen Figure 4 use the up down arrow keys to place the se lection box over 4 Optical heads 8 toe sen sors and press ENTER 3 The system is now configured to recognize the SV8 heads Note The Visualiner with 8 sensor heads can be set up as a 6 toe senso2. Press ENTER Figure 24 Check Toe with Car Lowered Lift Suspension Remove Adaptors Lower vehicle K Press Enter Figure 25 Remove Fixture Allgnment count since Installation Allgnment count since last service Press SERVICE to delete service check Figure 26 Alignment Count Page 23 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK T USA John Bean 309 Exchange Avenue Conway Arkansas 72032 Tel 800 362 8326 or 501 450 1500 Fax 501 450 1585 FRANCE John Bean Snap On Equipment France Z A Du Vert Galant 15 rue de la Guivernone BP 7175 95310 Saint Ouen L Aumone Tel 33 1 3448 5878 Fax 33 1 3448 5879 UNITED KINGDOM Snap On Equipment Ltd John Bean Equipment Group Old Medow Road Kings Lynn Norfork PE30 4WJ BEAN CANADA John Bean 6500 Millcreek Drive Mississauga Ontario Canada L5N 2W6 Tel 905 814 0114 Fax 905 814 0110 GERMANY John Bean Auto Service Gerate Division to Sun Electric Deutschland GMbH Gewerbepark Sinn D 35764 Sinn Herborner Str 7 9 Tel 49 2772 9404 0 Fax 49 2772 94042 23 LATIN AMERICA Snap on Tools International Ltd 2801 80th Street Kenosha WI 53143 Tel 262 656 5003 Fax 414 656 1403 Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice John Bean makes no warranty with regard to this material John Bean shall not be liable for e
3. Ay Bian Visualiner Series SV8 Surround Sensor Edition Owner s Manual Supplement Includes VAG Software Operation Instructions SURROUND eSENSOR Form 5199 4 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK BEAN 9 Visualiner Surround Sensor Supplement Contents NATO GAC WO iv 5 a a inn 5 Surround Sensor Features aaa 7 Section 1 System Installation and Setup oV9 0ploOnonNew VisU lif fssa s a saws ne 8 SV8 Upgrade to Existing Visualiner iiiiii aaa 8 SV8 Upgrade Components 8 Rear Head Installation e 9 SO WAIS9PO1ddS sa AR 9 SEU Vords sd a D an 9 Checklist of Installed Options aaa 9 110 029 0 0 CSO O A 10 System Colvig f li0n H6dd ss saja 10 Valibisfi6fr HECKS6lUD a on ds ii 10 Threshold SOWING soia lorena 11 Forced Recalibration if Needed i 11 Hoad EEV6LBVP D ea 11 Setback Vehicle Dimensions in Path aa 12 Software Configuration i 12 Section 2 Using the Visualiner with SV8 MOMIN Niels lt x a S i da nv 13 Head Level Screen 13 Calibration CRh ck nn ni Ea 13 Setback Vehicle DIMENSIONS 14 Section 3 VAG Software Instructions MUOU ON ss ed S S reer 17 VAG SOMWANC S6l P aa sen li 17 v0lW le Fl0OW ll f ssxawawdwwed wwwweawdawwww wni wewww nu 18 VAG Software Operation iii 20 Cradle od USM S S S
4. Gen eral instruction for using the Visualiner are contained in the Operator s Manual and 8 Sensor instructions in the first sections of this manual Refer to the VAG Service Manuals for the A4 A8 and Passat for spe cific instructions on alignment procedures and fix ture usage Note The VAG option is available only on a special model offered only to authorized VAG Service Cen ters through the Equipment Solutions program The VAG software routine is protected by security codes from unauthorized usage VAG Software Setup In order to utilize the VAG software routine the fol lowing criteria must be met and items must be en abled 1 Must be a model VAG 1943 2 Correct security codes entered to enable the 8 sensor and Suspension Plus options Note Review Options Checklist to make sure items are enabled see below Alternate format options Preventive maintenance 8 sensor software package Suspension Plus program Renault options Shim Information 3 The 8 sensor head option must be enabled in the system setup see Page 10 4 The Suspension Plus option must be enabled under Software setup see Page 12 for details 5 An Audi A4 or A8 1995 96 and later or 1998 VW Passat must be selected as the vehicle 6 Must have the special fixture to use when prompted the alignment cannot be completed with out the fixture VAG Software Flow The flowchart on Pages 18 19 describes the VAG alignment procedure The scre
5. Setup from the Main Menu Then choose System configuration Then last choice on this menu is Security code word See Figure 1 B Type in the three security code words ex actly as given When complete press Enter C An Options Checklist screen appears which lists the various software features that are installed Figure 2 Make sure the 8 sen sor software package located on page 2 of the checklist has a check by it If not reen ter the security codes given and recheck If the option is still not enabled contact John Bean Technical Support Visualiner Surround Sensor Supplement PLEASE ENTER YOUR SECURITY ACCESS CODES Enter code word 1 gt Enter code word 2 gt Enter code word 3 gt Serial number is Option code is Figure I Security Code Word Screen Opbons Oheckist npk Primer Glitter data imepect Fi Advanced diagnostica Calibration Guielomer database FF Premium adkemer zr sistamt Cobons Chackiz Deplag E Allemizie formal opia FF Preventive maintenance F a sensor software package E epea Ale program F Fenauk optiona F Shim information Figure 2 Options Checklist Display Screens Page 9 Visualiner Surround Sensor Supplement Sou kenu Rack Floor System Gongur aban Menu Heads Keyboard Toe range Tumtables Printer selection Software configuration Figure 3 Setup and System Configuration
6. Step 8 All Readings The All Readings screen displays all measured val ues for the car Do not make adjustments at this time Press Enter to proceed Figure 17 Vehicle Year Page 20 V SOA A Step 9 Steering Adjustment Observe the level condition of the steering wheel and press the appropriate soft key on the keypad Figure 18 If it is unlevel remove and reposition the wheel according to factory procedures Step 10 Equalize Front Toe Turn the steering wheel to equalize front toe as dis played on screen Step 11 Cradle Adjustment The software determines through examination of camber and SAI values whether the car requires a cradle subframe adjustment If it does the cradle adjust routine starts automatically Figure 19 Re fer to the VAG Repair Manual for subframe align ment procedures If there is no need for cradle adjustment the soft ware bypasses these steps This procedure is the only way to correct for front camber problems since there is no separate adjustment If camber is still a problem examine the suspension for damage or ex cessive wear Step 12 Rear Readings The rear readings screen appears next Any cor rections to rear camber all wheel drive models only and toe should be made at this time Note that rear toe on front wheel drive models can only be cen tered by shifting the rear axle beam Step 13 Toe 60 Criteria The unique VAG steering system found on these vehicles al
7. The normal setting is adequate for most situations and is recommended Forced Recalibration if Needed A password is required to enter the Forced recalibration if needed menu This selection pass word can be obtained from John Bean Technical Support After the password has been entered the following selections appear 1 Optional recalibration if calibration check fails If this first option is selected the user will have the possibility of continuing the alignment process even if the calibration check fails see message Figure 7 This allows completion of an in process align ment 2 Forced recalibration if calibration check fails If this second option is selected the user will not be allowed to end his alignment The program process will only allow exit to the Main Menu for immediate recalibration The Visualiner will not perform addi tional alignments until the aligner is calibrated Head Leveling Bypass One of the Skip Allowed Menu selections is Head level Figure 8 When allowed the operator can bypass the head leveling process This is done by pressing the red No key on the keyboard IMPORTANT Level heads are critical to accu rate measurement of certain angles including Page 11 Visualiner Surround Sensor Supplement Figure 6 Calibration Check Threshold Setting Warning Your aliqner may need recalibration Please return to Main Menu and select Maintain Aliqner to recalibrate Or
8. Press gt to finish this alignment Figure 7 Calibration Required Message Hip fue Miu Runout Customer data antry Vehicle inspection Skip Head Lovo e oS Figure 8 Skip Head Level Selection Visualiner Surround Sensor Supplement Mignmeri Seatures Menu Shim manufacturer selection Advanced driver complaint Sethack Vehicle dimensions Calibration check Sch hoi Omenan in eee Pn HE cs Bleu 0 Figure 9 Options Checklist Display Screens d t COL etc TTU Heads Keyboard Toe range Turntables Printer selection Software configuration Sotteare Conhgurabon Menu aiad erb r t ank Enable Guapendion Fius program Enable Renault options Figure 10 Software Configuration BEAN 9 toe Skipping head level prompts may lead to poor wheel alignment results Setback Vehicle Dimensions in Path The SV8 software can be set up to place the set back vehicle dimensioning feature within the normal alignment path for each vehicle Taking these mea surements requires no additional effort by the op erator it is automatic To place setback vehicle dimensioning in the align ment path from the Main Menu select Setup then Optional alignment features Figure 9 Software Configuration The SV8 Surround Sensor software contains sev eral features that are specific to certain vehicles in particular 1995 and later Audi A4 and A8 and a
9. S 21 10299 CHi f v ee ee ene ee eee eee 21 Measuring Toe Curve Change 22 Alignment Count Display i 23 Page 3 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK BEAN 9 Visualiner Surround Sensor Supplement INTRODUCTION Visualiner SV8 Surround Sensor Edition John Bean Company has designed a system that uses 8 toe angle measurement sen sors to produce high accuracy vehicle dimensioning continuous calibration checks and other powerful features The SV8 Surround Sensor Edition measuring heads and alignment process is standard on some models and available as an option on other models This manual is a supplement designed to give information about the Visualiner Series SV8 Surround Sensor Alignment system The alignment process is very similar to the standard alignment process Please refer to the Visualiner Series Operation Guide for complete details on how to use the Visualiner software The SV8 Surround Sensor model hardware differentiates from a standard Visualiner only in the rear measuring heads The rear heads contain an additional toe measure ment system rear cross toe not found on standard 6 sensor systems This allows for additional measurement capabilities and added features which are explained in de tail on the following page gt Direct measurement of rear toe and thrust angle for the highest accuracy possible gt Fast measurement of rear setback gt Expanded vehicle dimension measurement c
10. apabilities including wheelbase and track width differences gt Software monitors head level condition and prompts operator when a head has moved gt The SV8 software is able to monitor system calibration during each alignment and notify the operator when a condition exists that may cause inaccurate wheel align ments The John Bean SV8 system is available in either corded or cordless versions For additional information on the cordless heads see the Visualiner Cordless Heads Op tion Supplement included in the shipment Page 5 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK BEAN 9 Visualiner Surround Sensor Supplement SV8 Surround Sensor Edition Features The John Bean SV8 technology creates additional features that expand the aligner s measurement capa bilities and ensure each alignment is performed with the highest possible accuracy These features in clude 1 Eight Sensor Optical Toe System A Cross toe sensors added to the rear measuring heads B Allows direct rather than calculated measurement of rear toe and thrust angle 2 Continuous Calibration Check A Presence of 8 sensors allows the software to check for correct calibration during each alignment B Any significant change is detected and the operator is notified the unit is out of calibration C When combined with the easy to use Customer Calibration Kit the Visualiner owner is assured of quality results and satisfied customers 3 Level Head Monitoring A Level measurin
11. cle Dimensions screen is a graphical representation of the position of each wheel The information displayed includes front and rear setback wheelbase difference and track width difference Page 14 Section Ill VAG Software Instructions THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY BLANK V iu A Visualiner Surround Sensor Supplement INTRODUCTION The VAG Volkwagen Audi Group option for the Vi sualiner Series is a unique model VAG 1943 that utilizes the factory approved procedures for align ing the 1995 and newer Audi A4 and 1996 and newer A8 and the 1998 and newer Volkswagen Passat These vehicles employ a unique suspension sys tem that require additional steps to perform correct wheel alignments From a hardware perspective the VAG 1943 is the same as any other 8 sensor Visualiner with 2 ex ceptions in the computer 1 2 4x4 CD ROM Changers 2 A optional modem for communications When performing a wheel alignment the software flow and operation is the same as other 8 sensor units unless an 1995 96 and newer Audi A4 A8 or 1998 VW Passat is selected on the specification en try screen When one of these models is selected the software goes through a special procedure de signed by VAG Once in the routine all steps must be performed A portion of the procedures utilize a special fixture available only to VAG Service Cen ters This portion of the manual describes the use of the Visualiner when utilizing the VAG software
12. dled by a qualified John Bean Representa tive This person will perform all necessary steps to make sure the system is ready for accurate wheel alignments Many of the steps performed are out lined in the upgrade procedures below For more information contact your local John Bean Repre sentative or contact one of the John Bean Company offices listed on the back of this manual SV8 Upgrade to Existing Visualiner Upgrading an existing Visualiner to the SV8 tech nology is a simple process involving exchanging the rear measuring heads upgrading the software and performing several setup functions within the Visua liner program IMPORTANT SV8 technology is supported by software contained on CD ROM only A floppy disk only model must have a computer system upgrade prior to adding the SV8 system SV8 Upgrade Components The SV8 consists of two new rear heads to replace the existing 6 sensor rear heads front heads are the same use existing Unpack the new heads from their shipping box New interconnect cables are included with the SV8 rear heads IMPORTANT It is necessary to verify the soft ware version the Visualiner is running SV8 technology is supported only by software ver sions 3 9 and later This can be identified by examining the CD CD s prior to version 4 0 listed the version number on the CD Versions 4 0 and up have a part number 86456013 X If the Visualiner has an earlier software version contact a Jo
13. e 23 Raised Toe Adjustment Gobi ns A Measuring Toe Curve Change When soft key 2 is pressed the software begins the process of measuring and correcting toe curve change through suspension travel 1 Initial Lift As indicated by the on screen instructions the sus pension must first be lifted Figure 21 A special fixture with adapters available only from VAG is required for this procedure The fixture must be properly positioned and the car lowered onto the adapters as instructed Consult the VAG Service Manual for instructions on adapter usage 2 Raise the Suspension Once the vehicle is in place on the fixture the next screen instructs the operator to raise the suspen sion 60 mm using the adapters supplied with the VAG tool keeping the left and right side difference within 5 mm Figure 22 The software examines the toe with the car raised on the adapters 3 Adjust Toe Curve The software displays a screen to make adjustment of the raised toe a simple process Figure 23 Re fer to the VAG Service Manual for special tools needed and for correct procedures for adjusting the raised toe Once the meters are green press En ter Page 22 V iu A 4 Lower the Suspension The next step asks to remove the 60 mm adapters and place the suspension onto the fixture Figure 24 This allows the software to measure the toe in the lowered or unladen position If the toe curve adjustment was properly made the so
14. ens on Pages 20 21 describe the steps unique to the VAG routine in more detail Page 17 Gobi ns A Visualiner Surround Sensor Supplement VAG Software Flowchart Begin Alignment Begin New Alignment Premium 4 wheel Thrust line Current Settings Flash Screen Vehicle Manufacturers Audi Vehicle Year Vehicle Model Vehicle Specs SAI Included Angle and Caster Note Use steering wheel to turn front wheels Steering Adjustment Turn wheels toward center until meter is green Continued Next Page Page 18 V iu A Visualiner Surround Sensor Supplement All Readings Steering Adjustment Check steering wheel level Steering Adjustment Reposition steering wheel on column Equalize Front Toe Cradle Adjust Raised Note Raise vehicle approximately 2 inches Cradle Adjust Live Cradle Adjust Lower Note Jounce suspension after vehicle is lowered Rear Readings Toe 60 Criteria Prepare for Front Readings Level and Lock Steering Wheel Level all Heads Center Front Wheels Flash Screen Toe Curve Change Raise Toe Curve Change Adjust Prepare for Front Readings Level and Lock Steering Wheel Level all Heads Front Readings Adjust Front Toe Ali tC leted Toe Curve Change Lower Out of Tolerance os Page 19 Visualiner Surround Sensor Supplement BEAN 9 VAG Software Operation ACURA AMERICAN EOTORS GHC TRUCKS ii i
15. ftware jumps to step 5 removal of the fixture and adapters If the toe curve remains excessive the software repeats the steps to make the adjustment The toe curve change must be within tolerances in order to pro ceed with the front wheel alignment 5 Lower Car Once the software is satisfied with the setting of the toe curve change it instructs the operator to remove the adapter and fixture from the vehicle Figure 25 Step 14 Front Wheel Alignment The software proceeds to the front alignment screens This completes the special procedures used in the VAG software routine In all other ways and for all other vehicles the aligner operates ac cording to the instructions in the Visualiner Operator s Manual and the 8 Sensor portion of this manual Alignment Count Display This feature is only available with the Suspension Plus option It is accessed from the Maintain Aligner Menu Figure 26 The screen shows two different counts the total alignments done with the Visuali ner since installation and the alignments done since the unit was last serviced and calibrated The first count can only be reset by JBC authorized person nel while the second counter can be reset by the user soft key 2 The alignment count is automatically printed on the printout of alignment results It is located in the up per right hand corner Visualiner Surround Sensor Supplement Raise car Remove 60mm Adaptors Lower car
16. g heads are an essential condition for optimum accuracy setting toe B System automatically checks for head level prior to level sensitive measurement display screens and will not allow reading until heads are level 4 Wheel Base and Track Width Difference Calculation A System calculates and graphically displays vehicle chassis differences B This is a big help for troubleshooting handling problems and potential body shop repair needs C Can be programmed into the normal alignment flow or called upon as desired 5 Easy Rear Setback Measurement A Performs rear setback measurement with no extra steps 6 Toe angles are displayed even if one of the toe beams is blocked The Surround Sensor Edition comes with what appears to be two sets of similar heads Look for the label on the boom tubes show ing where the rear heads must be placed Caution The front and rear heads cannot be interchanged even though they look very similar Make certain all heads are correctly in stalled The indicators on the boom should be pointing towards front of vehicle Page 7 BEAN 9 Visualiner Surround Sensor Supplement I System Installation and Setup The SV8 system is offered as an option at the time of purchase or as an upgrade to an existing Visua liner This section covers the installation and setup of both situations SV8 Option on New Visualiner Installation and setup of any new Visualiner should be han
17. hn Bean Representative to obtain a newer version Page 8 ee A Rear Head Installation 1 Removethe existing rear heads from the wheel clamps by backing off the head locking knob and sliding the head off the stub shaft lt may be necessary to loosen a small Allen head screw located on the bottom of the head housing 180 opposite the locking knob 2 Place the new SV8 heads on the wheel clamps Secure by tightening the locking knob For ad ditional security tighten the Allen head set screw on the bottom of the head housing until it con tacts the stub shaft then back it off 1 2 turn Software Upgrade The software upgrade involves entry of new secu rity codes that enables the SV8 software system on the CD ROM 1 Security codes must be obtained from John Bean Technical Support In order to provide security codes the following information is re guired A Shop name address phone number B Visualiner Serial Number C Any other optional features the unit has i e printer calibration D Software version unit is running E Head Interface Board ID number this can be obtained by examining the logo screen The number is located in the lower right corner and is a number similar to V7000276 2 After contacting JBC Technical Support they will generate three 16 digit code words that must be entered into the Visualiner software Follow these steps A Get to the Security Code entry screen by selecting
18. i HOW Das AUDI HYUNDAI Step 1 Begin Alignment EUSTIE INFINITI MITSUBISHI TRUCKS Bary INTERNAT ICOM L NISSAN TRICKS BUICK BUET NISSAN DATSUN i epr TS dii Select Begin Alignment on the Main Menu Then CHECKER JAGUAR OPEL choose Begin new alignment CHEVROLET JEEP TRUCKS PEUGEOT CHEVROLET TRUCKS K PL YOUTH CHRYSLER LANCIA PLYMOUTH TRUCKS Step 2 Select Premium 4 Wheel DAliHA TSL LAND ROVER PONTIAC DODGE LEXUS PORSCHE Alignment DODGE TRUCKS LINGOLH RENAULT EAGLE Maz A Bie FLAT Met Che TRUCKS SATURN FORD MERCEDES BENS STERLING iy a Step 3 Customer Information l l Enter new customer information if desired or select Figure 15 Vehicle Manufacturer an entry from the Customer Database Step 4 Select Vehicle Select the vehicle manufacturer Audi or VW model A4 A8 or Passat and year 95 later Figures 15 17 ne PHD WNT Step 5 Runout Compensation A QUATTRO Perform runout compensation as normal Step 6 Measure SAI Included Angle Caster and Maximum Turn Angle These angles are measured on the turntables with one turn to the left and one turn to the right Use the car s steering wheel when making the turn for maximum accuracy A brake pedal depressor must be used If the system is not equipped with elec tronic turntables the measurement of maximum turn angle does not appear Step 7 Center Steering Turn the steering wheel to straight ahead using the on screen meter display
19. ll Renault vehicles These vehicles require special routines to perform correct alignments to manufac turers procedures To get to the Software Configuration Menu go to Setup System Configuration and Software Configuration is the last menu item Figure 10 Choices are gt Standard options only standard Visualiners use this option When an Audi or Renault is cho sen the standard alignment routine is used gt Enable Suspension Plus program this option enables the Audi specific alignment routine plus a few other features mandated by Audi see VAG Option section of this manual NOTE This option is security code protected and is available only to authorized VAG Repair Centers gt Enable Renault options this enables an align ment routine that is used in Europe to determine proper alignment specifications on Renault ve hicles Page 12 V iu A II Using the Visualiner With SV8 Operation of the Visualiner with the SV8 system is very similar to a standard Visualiner This section will cover only the differences refer to the Visual iner Operation Manual for more assistance with gen eral aligner operation Mounting the Heads The measuring heads must be installed on the proper wheel for correct operation The rear heads are identified with a decal located on the boom tube see the diagram on Page 7 Head Level Screen Maintaining level measuring heads is important for accurate angle measureme
20. lows for an adjustment to optimize toe curve change through suspension travel Prior to adjusting the front wheel alignment angles a screen appears that gives the option to check and correct the toe curve Figure 20 The Toe 60 Criteria screen details the situations when this should be checked From this screen soft key 2 begins the measurement sequence see Page 22 Soft key 3 skips the toe curve measurement and goes di rectly to the front meter screen to allow correction of toe Visualiner Surround Sensor Supplement 2 Check steering wheel is level Figure 18 Steering Wheel Level Install brake pedal depressor Level and lock the heads 4 Raise vehicle by frame Press ENTER Crade Adus A test of the Toe 60 values are only necessary when damage to the front axle parts and or chassis is evident there is a customer complaint of vehicle handling during braking and or driving over uneven surfaces tie rods have been loosened D Figure 20 Toe 60 Criteria Page 21 Visualiner Surround Sensor Supplement Lift Suspension Position Adaptors 1925 4 for A8 sportsline and 1925 5 for A4 sportsline Lower vehicle onto the adaptors K Press Enter Figure 21 Install Adapters Lift front suspension 60 mm 10mm Left Right difference Smm max Adjust until both meters and the difference value are green Raised Toe Ca das 3 32 Diterence alga Figur
21. nts With the SV8 Sur round Sensor system whenever a critical measure ment is about to be made the head level is checked If the heads are out of level a screen appears Fig ure 11 prompting the operator to level any heads needing this As the head is moved the bubble on screen will move When all 4 heads are leveled the software will automatically advance to the next screen Note It is possible to set up the system to allow the head level screen to be bypassed skipped see the setup section of this manual This is done by pressing the NO or Cancel button on the key board remote or any head keypad Calibration Check Before the front meter screen is displayed the SV8 software performs a calibration check on the sys tem This is a powerful feature to insure all align ments are performed with an accurate instrument If the calibration is correct a check mark appears in the box next to Calibration check located in the upper left corner of the screen Figure 12 When enter is pressed the software proceeds normally Visualiner Surround Sensor Supplement 1 Level and lock steering wheel 2 Level all heads 3 EJ Press ENTER Figure 12 Calibration Check is Performed Page 13 Visualiner Surround Sensor Supplement Prepare for Front Eoad Lali Heg Warning Your aligner may need recalibration Please return to Main Manu and seleci Maintain Aligner to recalibrate Or Prass Figu
22. r system This may be use ful if there is a failure in the rear cross toe system However features specific to the SV8 system will not be active Calibration Check Setup There are a couple of items that must be setup to optimize the Continuous Calibration Check feature To access these from the Main Menu go to Setup System Configuration then choose Optional align ment features Then select Calibration Check The choices on the Calibration Check Menu Figure 5 are gt Threshold setting allows selection of the amount of tolerance that is allowed before the Visualiner soft ware notifies the operator that the unit is out of cali bration gt Forced recalibration if needed by default when the software determines the unit is out of calibra tion it notifies the operator but allows him to pro ceed with the current alignment This menu item Page 10 V iu A when enabled will not allow additional alignments to be done until a head calibration is performed Threshold Setting Threshold setting controls the amount of allowable error in the SV8 toe system before the warning of a required calibration is displayed The calibration check display is on the Straighten and Lock Steer ing Wheel display appearing in the alignment pro cess between the Rear and Front Readings meter displays The Threshold Setting menu allows a selection be tween Normal or High setting for the calibration check Figure 6
23. re 13 Calibration Required Message Setback i Yoho Dimemnziors 1 Insure all wheel Clamps are vertical 2 Level and lock heads 3 I Press ENTER Wohicio Dimensione Track wii diflerence Il linia ir 57 Wied basa diserna Figure 14 Vehicle Dimensions Screen Folie ns A If the calibration check determines a problem ex ists there will be an X in the box and the indicator turns red and moves to the upper right corner When enter is pressed a warning appears giving an indi cation of what needs to be done Figure 13 It is recommended a calibration of the system be per formed at this time since there is no way to know how far off the system is After calibration is done if the system continues to fail the calibration check consult with Technical Support or Service Setback Vehicle Dimensions Setback and vehicle dimensions are useful tools to diagnose vehicles that may have been involved ina collision With the SV8 system measurements of these types are easy These screens Figure 14 automatically appear if this feature has been set up to appear within the alignment path see Setup sec tion of this manual If they are not part of the align ment path these measurements can be obtained from the Measure soft key on the front or rear meter screens The initial screen provides preliminary instructions make sure the clamps are vertical and level and lock the heads The Vehi
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