(45929, rev 6)
2019-03 EN
Instruction Manual
PointX
Electronic Measuring System
Page 1: ...45929 rev 6 2019 03 EN Instruction Manual PointX Electronic Measuring System...
Page 2: ...y loss of use or other similar nuisance irrespective of how this has arisen that originates from deficiencies in the information provided in the Vision2 PointX software or its use in a manner not inte...
Page 3: ...nically or mechanically or in any other way stored in any system without prior agreement with Car O Liner Group AB We reserve the right to make changes without prior notice License Agreement By instal...
Page 4: ...6 Measuring adapters sockets and tips 33 4 1 7 Measuring arm extension 34 4 1 8 Battery change 35 4 1 9 PointX USB slot 36 4 2 Open PointX software and start to work 37 4 2 1 Open an existing Workorde...
Page 5: ...Measuring tab 90 5 5 1 The Normal measuring view 90 5 5 2 The Point to point P2P Standard measuring view 91 5 5 3 The Point to point P2P Advanced measuring view 92 5 5 4 The Absolute measuring view 9...
Page 6: ...Calibration 113 11 2 Cleaning 114 12 Troubleshooting 115 12 1 Checklist 116 12 2 Troubleshooting schematic 118 13 Dismantling and Salvage 122 13 1 Battery 122 14 Technical Specifications 123 14 1 Comp...
Page 7: ...uick and accurate electronic measuring system The PointX measuring system consists of A lightweight hand held measuring arm Measuring tubes magnetic attachment device and adapters Vision2 PointX softw...
Page 8: ...uring tubes 2 are easily fitted into the sockets in both ends of the telescopic measuring arm The measuring tubes can be fitted in various combinations 3 to cover all measuring situations A self centr...
Page 9: ...the measuring arm measuring tubes magnetic attachment adapters extension device and batteries The case also contains Quick Guide Software CD Car O Data DVD and Bluetooth adapter Figure 1 2 The PointX...
Page 10: ...numbers on measuring arm and measuring arm extension name plates To achieve correct measuring results the measuring arm and measuring arm extension are factory calibrated together therefore their seri...
Page 11: ...ins the original version of the measuring software Vision2 PointX automatically checks for updates every week if you are a registered Car O Data internet user As a Car O Data internet user you can als...
Page 12: ...a Internet is an online subscription which enables you to update desired models in your vehicle database via internet As a Car O Data Internet subscriber you will have instant access to the latest Dat...
Page 13: ...dividual responsibilities or local regulations Great effort has been placed on the design and manufacture of the PointX Electronic Measuring System so that it will comply with all applicable safety as...
Page 14: ...ortant notices are used in the instruction manual WARNING Warning in bold type is used in this manual to indicate a possible danger that could lead to personal injury An instruction is normally given...
Page 15: ...in accordance with applicable regulations before it is used IMPORTANT Keep the measuring tubes the measuring adapters and the measuring tube attachments clean These are precision parts that contribut...
Page 16: ...tteries Other batteries may cause equipment to malfunction or damage the electronic circuit IMPORTANT The PointX measuring arm should be kept away from moisture and fluids IMPORTANT Lock the measuring...
Page 17: ...argeable batteries Battery cover latch is released by hand The PointX measuring arm is now ready to use Figure 3 1 Insert the batteries IMPORTANT Batteries must be installed according to the diagram p...
Page 18: ...arm communicates with the PC via Bluetooth Before installing the Vision2 PointX you must pair the PointX Bluetooth device with the PC For instructions see Bluetooth installation guide on the Vision2...
Page 19: ...f the owner user to ensure that the equipment has been installed as specified in the instructions provided It is also the owner s responsibility to ensure that the equipment is inspected in accordance...
Page 20: ...he measuring arm IMPORTANT The PointX measuring arm should be kept away from all welding sparks and slag 4 1 1 Turning on off the PointX 1 Turn on the PointX by pressing the Target button 2 Turn off b...
Page 21: ...reference point 2 Pull out the telescopic measuring arm until the measuring adapter is located on the point to be measured 3 Hold the measuring head with your right hand 4 Confirm the digital length m...
Page 22: ...front panel of the electronic control unit 1 Up down down buttons for toggling in menus 2 Display showing menus and measuring information 3 Target button for registration of measuring value and on of...
Page 23: ...asuring situation c Recommended measuring tube for reference point d Recommended measuring tube for measuring point e Recommended configuration of measuring arm To change measuring arm configuration t...
Page 24: ...s live when the measuring arm length is altered To register measured value press Continuous measuring is now automatically deactivated 4 Return to Start menu by pressing button For changing of Referen...
Page 25: ...g of Measuring point measuring tube toggle to MeasPoint Tube with button Select desired measuring tube with button Press to activate measuring mode 6 For information about the software version and ser...
Page 26: ...Settings menu 1 Return to Start menu by pressing button toggle with button to Settings activate with and choose between 2 Time out to set automatic PointX turn off time 3 Screen offset to adjust the d...
Page 27: ...rev 6 2019 03 26 4 Rotation ON OFF choose ON and the display can be rotated 180 which enables you to measure upside down 5 Language to choose language 6 Close to close Settings menu and return to Sta...
Page 28: ...the example below the measured distance is point A to B in the Engine compartment EC Also shown in the example is a typical Point To Point measuring arm configuration Point To Point P2P Advanced measu...
Page 29: ...olute measuring 1 In Absolute measuring you measure parallel distances or cross measurements so the distances come in pairs The example below identifies the current distance to measure 1 1 the first d...
Page 30: ...45929 EN rev 6 2019 03 29 Display status bar 1 Battery status low 2 No communication between measuring arm and PC...
Page 31: ...o register a measurement 1 Measuring arm not held stable before pressing the trigger button or while pressing the trigger button Shake warning icon indicates increasing or decreasing instability 2 Sha...
Page 32: ...ing sufficient working height under the vehicle The measuring tubes are fitted according to the description below 1 Turn the knob counter clockwise to open the socket or to release a measuring tube 2...
Page 33: ...d that the knob is properly tightened 4 1 4 Measuring tube fitting configurations To achieve ultimate conditions in every measuring situation the measuring tubes can be fitted in various configuration...
Page 34: ...he length of the magnetic attachment corresponds to the length of the 100 mm measuring tube fitted with a 25 or 35 mm tip Figure 4 4 Magnetic attachment device 4 1 6 Measuring adapters sockets and tip...
Page 35: ...een starting point and measuring point is longer than the fully extended measuring arm 1 Insert the extension into the socket on the further end from the measuring head 2 Turn knob clockwise to fixate...
Page 36: ...ries Batteries are located in a hidden compartment on the back of the electronic measuring head see picture below Battery cover latch is released by hand Figure 4 7 Battery change IMPORTANT Batteries...
Page 37: ...USB slot to be used only for upgrading and reprograming of the measuring arm software Not to be used during normal operation NOTE Upgrading and reprogramming of the measuring arm must be carried out b...
Page 38: ...structive graphic user interface A clear and evident tab system continuously informs you where in the process you are and where to go Self instructive tab system for easy navigation Each tab is descri...
Page 39: ...Open an existing Workorder When continuing to work on an existing Workorder 1 Click on the Existing Workorder button 2 Select an ongoing Workorder Click on to delete a Workorder 3 Add info such as li...
Page 40: ...Workorder 1 Click on the New Workorder button 2 Fill in the Workorder name and create a Workorder 3 The Workflow Guide guides you trough the work process Deactivate by clicking 4 Activate under Help f...
Page 41: ...ad a DataSheet 1 Double click on the required vehicle make 2 Select subgroup by double clicking on for example CARS 3 Click on the required model and then click on the Download DataSheet icon icon 4 i...
Page 42: ...not stored locally on the hard drive It needs to be downloaded from the Internet A green sign indicates that the data sheet is stored locally on the hard drive but there is a new version available on...
Page 43: ...929 EN rev 6 2019 03 42 4 2 5 View list of new recently released DataSheets 1 Click on View new DataSheet icon 2 Click on the Download DataSheet icon to download selected DataSheet from DataSheet inde...
Page 44: ...or measuring The information includes what clamps to use and positioning of the clamps 1 Click on the Bench set up icon to select measuring On support or On wheels depending on how you are planning to...
Page 45: ...45929 EN rev 6 2019 03 44 For more extensive information regarding preparation set up of the vehicle see section 5 4 The Preparation tab...
Page 46: ...s DataSheet Workorder name and necessary vehicle information 2 Select Parts In or Parts Out Some points can be measured with any of these two alternatives This is indicated by a grey shadow behind the...
Page 47: ...utton to continue to next step 5 See preview of centering or measuring point by placing the marker on a point 6 Select a centering point in the data sheet When selected the centering point will be mar...
Page 48: ...nose Symbols page 56 Click Next to proceed to Measuring situation No 1 10 Select a reference point in the data sheet When selected the reference point will be marked with a black circle and a correspo...
Page 49: ...ear 13 Measuring point information in box marked with green frame 14 Measure distances in the sequence indicated by the numbers in the measuring situation current distance marked with blue 15 Measurin...
Page 50: ...rint your requested reports or save to Workorder folder 4 3 1 Print protocol 1 Click on requested reports 2 Click on Add photos button to add photos to the report see 5 6 3 Add photos to the report 3...
Page 51: ...45929 EN rev 6 2019 03 50 4 3 2 Print preview 6 The Print preview function enables you to check the print outs before printing select number of reports per print out etc...
Page 52: ...eet The Normal measuring method measures length as well as height between points The first view in Measuring mode shows an overall view of the selected DataSheet It is very important to use the measur...
Page 53: ...tion displayed in the lower information box 4 Recommended measuring tubes and configuration of measuring arm is shown in the information box and in the measuring arm display Appropriate adapters are o...
Page 54: ...2019 03 53 NOTE For best centering accuracy the width between the reference points and the lengths to the centering points should be between 600 1300 mm Using points under the center of the vehicle i...
Page 55: ...ext step 2 Select a centering point in the data sheet A corresponding reference point in black will also appear 3 Recommended measuring tubes and configuration of measuring arm is shown in the informa...
Page 56: ...v 6 2019 03 55 Cross measuring 1 Cross measuring is an additional control step to make sure the centering points are not damaged This step is optional you can move on to measuring by clicking on the N...
Page 57: ...Green distance a Measured distance within Centering Stop Limit Red distance b Measured distance outside Centering Stop Limit Green centering symbol c Angle approved Red centering symbol d Angle deviat...
Page 58: ...on the opposite side of the vehicle 2 Appropriate measuring arm information is shown in the information box and in the measuring arm display 3 Select a measuring point in the data sheet When selected...
Page 59: ...s values are automatically stored and or updated in the memory of the PC and it can be obtained whenever needed NOTE The length of the magnetic attachment corresponds to the length of the 100 mm meas...
Page 60: ...le and compare the registered values against the recommended values from the DataSheet The PointX can be used for measuring without DataSheet The measuring arm is then used as a tape measure for paral...
Page 61: ...information box and in the measuring arm display 4 Measure the distance highlighted in blue A B or select another distance in the table below the data sheet by clicking on that particular distance Re...
Page 62: ...h tape measure if measuring points are out of reach for the PointX measuring arm if distance between measuring points is below 300 mm or due to obstacles 1 To register measuring value manually double...
Page 63: ...ect Lower body measuring mode 2 Perform the same measuring method as on upper body Ball joint measuring For some vehicles P2P measuring can be used to measure distances on suspension ball joints 1 In...
Page 64: ...ng measuring adapters when working in P2P mode M101 25 M106 or M107 If any other adapter is used the measured distance may be incorrect Adapters M101 25 The M101 25 adapters are used when the measurin...
Page 65: ...the picture below Figure 4 9 Measuring tube configuration for the M101 25 adapters Adapters M106 The M106 adapters are used when measuring from edge to edge for example a door opening The tips of the...
Page 66: ...the distance to be measured is too short to use the M106 adapters measuring tube configuration Place the M107 adapters according to the picture below NOTE The tips of the M107 adapters must align Fit...
Page 67: ...Point measuring point symbols are shown in the DataSheets and in the software information box In the table below you can see the meaning of the symbols Description Symbol Hole Square hole Oval hole He...
Page 68: ...7 Torx srew Middle of oval hole Center of arc 45 Center of arc 135 Center of arc 225 Center of arc 315 Check Strap hinge mounting bolt Rear edge of wiring loom hole Center of light switch hole Bottom...
Page 69: ...EN rev 6 2019 03 68 Top screw of striker plate Center of head of striker pin Center W S screw Left screw of striker plate Seam at edge of sill plate Center post trim bolt Corner Inner Seam Outer Seam...
Page 70: ...ter of fender bolt Center hinge bolt Center of front screw Front W S Moulding screw Center rear hinge bolt Upper hinge bolt Bottom hole of striker plates Top hole of striker plate Check strap hinge mo...
Page 71: ...Center of check Strap hinge pin Check strap hinge hole Center bottom hinge bolt Check Strap hinge upper mounting bolt Check Strap hinge lower mounting bolt Striker pin hole Check strap hinge upper hol...
Page 72: ...45929 EN rev 6 2019 03 71 Ball joint Six sided hole Right screw of striker plate...
Page 73: ...od used to measure lower body distances from one point on the vehicle to another and compare them to reference values in the DataSheet P2P Advanced is a flexible way of measuring as you are free to ch...
Page 74: ...in the information box and in the measuring arm display 4 Select a measuring point in the data sheet When selected the measuring point will be marked with a green circle and a corresponding measuring...
Page 75: ...either be measured using Parallel measuring or Cross measuring Absolute measuring can be used to measure point to point Parallel measurement as using a tape measure It can compare two identical measu...
Page 76: ...ox and in the measuring arm display 4 Measure and register the 1 1 distance by pressing the Target button 5 Measure and register the 1 2 distance by pressing the Target button 6 The difference between...
Page 77: ...suring adapters when working in Absolute measuring mode M101 25 M106 or M107 If any other adapter is used the measured distance may be incorrect For more extensive adapter information see section 4 5...
Page 78: ...45929 EN rev 6 2019 03 77 4 8 Close Vision2 PointX 1 Close the Vision2 PointX software by clicking on the X icon in the upper right corner...
Page 79: ...ormation The Main Tab System workflow guides you through the work process but you can easily navigate manually by using the forward return buttons 6 The functions under each main tab are described in...
Page 80: ...ll find the options Existing Workorders or Create new Workorder 5 2 1 Existing Workorder When continuing to work on an existing Workorder 5 2 2 Create a new Workorder When starting a new job you must...
Page 81: ...rmation sub tab 1 Here you can enter basic information about the Workorder such as the Workorder number and the selected vehicle information Change DataSheet by clicking the Change DataSheet button If...
Page 82: ...vehicle Customer list Shows all customers saved in the customer data base Insurance company list Shows all insurance companies saved in the insurance company data base Add new insurance company by cl...
Page 83: ...on 4 2 3 Find and download a DataSheet For model translation settings see chapter 6 Settings Index list Click on the tabs to switch between American and International Index list Favorites list Here yo...
Page 84: ...ected vehicle see the Type code explanations on next page No Shows the DataSheet number of the selected vehicle Wheelbase Displays the distance between the front and rear wheels Body code Shows the bo...
Page 85: ...wheel drive S4 4 cylinder straight engine B4 4 cylinder Boxer engine S5 5 cylinder straight engine B6 6 cylinder Boxer engine S6 6 cylinder straight engine B Bus S Sedan C Coupe Sh Short CO Combi ShB...
Page 86: ...equired model and then click on the Download DataSheet icon icon 2 indicates downloaded DataSheet Update index list Click to update index list View new DataSheets Click to view newly released DataShee...
Page 87: ...n the Car O Liner Index Type in a DataSheet number or free text for example car make or model combined with year 1 Click in the search field and type in requested vehicle information 2 Click on the ma...
Page 88: ...u will find the following functions Select vehicle on support on wheels Select Engine In Out and Clamping information 5 4 1 Vehicle on support or on wheels 1 Chose if the vehicle is on support or on c...
Page 89: ...s 4 Clamping accessories Click on clamping accessory 5 to view a picture of it Additional info sub tab Here you find additional DataSheet information 6 Image zooming Click on clamping image 7 for zoom...
Page 90: ...of it Recommended lifting points Click on arrows 8 for photos of recommended lifting points Click on boxes 9 to toggle lifting point photos with Parts In or Parts Out Multimedia presentation Click on...
Page 91: ...t tube adapter and configuration Reference point photo Measuring point photo Target button Measuring point values table Shows measured value DataSheet value and difference between the two values Refer...
Page 92: ...tween the two values P2P Standard measuring mode Measured distance Measuring view Measuring point information box marked with green frame Displays selected measuring point tube and adapter Reference p...
Page 93: ...point photo Measuring point photo Target button Measuring point values table Shows measured value DataSheet value and difference between the two values Reference and measuring points Black circle Ref...
Page 94: ...easuring points Drag around the screen to register their position Measuring point values field presents the difference between the two measured distances Target button Measuring point information box...
Page 95: ...On support On wheels Click on the icon to toggle between On clamps and On wheels Delete active point Click on the icon to delete the values of the active measuring point Information about Info center...
Page 96: ...ou can also use a shortcut to Tolerance settings see picture at the bottom of this page When setting Measuring Presentation Graphical presentation is selected as seen in the picture below red arrows a...
Page 97: ...ables you to print out your requested reports Reports for available measuring situations Toolbox icon for Documentation settings see 5 6 2 Documentation settings Add photos to the report E mail the re...
Page 98: ...45929 EN rev 6 2019 03 97 5 6 1 Print preview For printer settings see chapter 6 Settings Check the print outs before printing Select number 1 5 of reports pages per print out Print Printer set up...
Page 99: ...rev 6 2019 03 98 5 6 2 Documentation settings In Documentation settings in the Toolbox you can set Tolerance The settings made in Documentation settings do not affect the Tolerance set in the Measuri...
Page 100: ...otos to the documentation if required The photos are saved to the current workorder 2 Click the Add photo button and choose a photo on your computer 3 You can add a comment to the photo in the Notes a...
Page 101: ...report 1 In the E mail step you can send and e mail and attach saved reports and photos if required 2 Click in the checkbox next to each photo to attach it to the e mail 3 When your e mail is complete...
Page 102: ...l the time In the given example below the settings for model translation in Index list is described The available settings for Vision2 PointX software System select language PointX select COM port for...
Page 103: ...the instructions in this section To activate the Backup function select Backup under the Tools tab Backup workorders 1 Select one or more workorders to be backed up 2 Click in the Backup field 3 Work...
Page 104: ...rkorders are saved 6 You can also select an optional site for backed up files 7 Backed up workorders 8 Select all wokorders on your harddrive 9 Select all workorders on your harddrive created after la...
Page 105: ...tions are available all the time The available help functions for Vision2 PointX software About Vision2 PointX CD key and Machine ID codes Instruction manual pdf of instruction manual Update software...
Page 106: ...X Setup Index list The Index menu is used to edit Favorites Index Favorites Index region Model translations and to Translate vehicle type s NOTE Remember to click on Save after change in Setup Favorit...
Page 107: ...allowed tolerance for Normal and P2P measuring Normal measuring Set the tolerance for Normal measuring P2P measuring Set the tolerance for Point to point measuring Presentation Set the color for show...
Page 108: ...Setup Print The Print menu is used to change the Car O Liner logotype on Vision2 PointX Software Report and in the Print outs Logotype Used to select a logotype Write the path to the logo or click on...
Page 109: ...o the hard drive You can also set Vision2 PointX Software to prompt for backup at regular intervals Export Write the path to where the files should be exported or click on the search button and browse...
Page 110: ...y system administrator before you set up the e mail account 9 9 Vision2 PointX Setup Network The Network menu is used to check Proxy Server settings Host name Enter a host name User ID Enter User Id P...
Page 111: ...Diagnose please exit and close Vision2 PointX Software To start Vision2 PointX Diagnose go to For Windows 8 and 10 Start Vision2 PointX Vision2 PointX Diagnose For XP Vista and Windows 7 Start All pro...
Page 112: ...45929 EN rev 6 2019 03 111 10 2 Vision2 PointX Measuring System Diagnose Version The Version menu gives information about version numbers and serial numbers etc...
Page 113: ...k Perform One Point Check to check if measuring arm is measuring correct How to perform One Point Check see bottom of this page 1 Register two measuring points 2 Turn measuring arm180 around register...
Page 114: ...ersonnel 11 1 Calibration PointX is a measuring device and should be handled with care Please contact your Car O Liner distributor for questions regarding maintenance and calibration Car O Liner recom...
Page 115: ...care The PointX should be cleaned with a dry or lightly damped cloth IMPORTANT No solvents oils lubricants detergents or liquid should be exposed to the PointX measuring arm Care should also be taken...
Page 116: ...tion 9 2 is a useful tool when tracing problems with Vision2 PointX and Car O Data The Troubleshooting schematic presents the most common problems and their possible causes IMPORTANT Do not open the P...
Page 117: ...omputer ________________________ Version of Car O Soft Vision2 PointX 2 What version of Car O Data Update is installed on the computer ________________________ Version of Car O Data Update 3 What is t...
Page 118: ...measured ________________________ Height ________________________ Length ________________________ Width 6 Which centering points have you used ________________________ Centering points 7 What is the...
Page 119: ...Installation Guide on the Vision PointX Installation CD 3 Still no success try another Bluetooth dongle The Vision2 PointX PC software does not connect to the PointX even though the PC software is in...
Page 120: ...correct position as shown on the PointX display and in the Software 2 Check that the tubes have the correct length as shown on the PointX display and in the Software 3 Make sure that you are measurin...
Page 121: ...correct points 3 You measure in the right direction and measure front to back instead of back to front or left to right instead of right to left 4 The reference points are clean and undamaged 5 The me...
Page 122: ...atteries or high power rechargeable batteries are recommended Car O Liner recommends using high quality high power rechargeable batteries together with a charger that charge each battery individually...
Page 123: ...nt are recycled Mechanical components electrical components plastic composite materials steel and aluminium should be sorted for material recycling 13 1 Battery The battery in the PointX measuring arm...
Page 124: ...uired during installation 1024x768 monitor resolution with 32 bit video card Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device Speakers USB ports CD DVD ROM drive for software and Car O Data installation...
Page 125: ...encies for communication between the measuring arm and the PC 2 4 GHz Hardware features Distance and height measuring in lower body Point to point P2P measuring in upper body Wireless transfer to PC o...
Page 126: ...updated the version number of Vision2 PointX is increased The actual version number of Vision2 PointX can be found in About Vision2 PointX see chapter 8 Help functions 14 3 2 Car O Data Car O Data su...
Page 127: ...Liner spare parts To order contact your local Car O Liner distributor 15 1 Measuring tubes Object M701 25 Measuring tube L 25 M701 60 Measuring tube L 60 M701 100 Measuring tube L 100 M701 180 Measuri...
Page 128: ...15 Adapter 15 M100 16 Adapter 16 M100 17 Adapter 17 Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Art No 30200 30208 30209 30210 30205 30211 30206 Object M100 18 Adapter 18 M100 19 Adapter 19 M100 20 Adapter 20 M100 21 Ada...
Page 129: ...M101 25 Stud 25 M101 35 Stud 35 M101 60 Stud 60 M106 Adapter Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 Art No 30216 30217 30198 30199 30241 45616 Object M107 Adapter M104 Adapter M105 Magnetic attachment device with pin...
Page 130: ...olutions The PointX measuring arm measuring tubes and adapters can easily be fitted to the flexible WorkShop Solutions wall section system To order contact your local Car O Liner distributor Figure 12...
Page 131: ...03 130 15 4 WSW90 Tool wagon The PointX measuring arm measuring tubes and adapters can easily be fitted to the versatile WSW90 Tool wagon To order contact your local Car O Liner distributor Figure 12...
Page 132: ...on and WSW90 Tool cart Description Quantity Art No Tool holder 39 mm 2 36825 Tool holder 25 mm 15 30470 Clipholder small 15 mm 1 30482 Bracket Konsol L 610 2 30475 Decal PointX WSS L 396 1 45759 Decal...
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