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EB30-2R  OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 

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TEST DESCRIPTION : 
 

Use the following section as a prompt list when performing MOT tests. The next 
sections gives a more detailed description and should be studied by new users 
before any attempt is made to follow this simple prompt list.  

 
MOT BRAKE TEST PROCEDURE 

 
Note:  For Class IV and VII vehicles, use the secondary brake test when checking 
the Parking Brake. DO NOT apply the locked parking brake test on these vehicles. 
  
Enter the car details onto the PC (if connected) or press WGHT key to enter car 
weight 
 
If the vehicle braking system is fitted with a servo, ensure the engine is running at 
idle throughout the test (use exhaust extraction or adequate ventilation). 
 

Before Driving the Vehicle into the Rollers 

 

RESET

 the system by pressing  

2 nd

 and then 

STOP, 

DDsp shows A1 then Ctr 

 

First Axle 

Drive the first axle into the rollers.

 

 

Foot Brake 

 
CENTRE THE WHEELS:   Press 

START

 key to start both roller sets, DDsp shows 

both rotating icons then Ctr. Allow the wheels to centre and press 

STOP

 when 

alignment is correct .  DDsp shows A1.L 
 
AXLE WEIGHT:  If weighing is fitted, DDsp will show 

U  U 

while weight is being 

measure and then display the axle weight in Tonnes.  Note this is necessary and 
press OK to proceed. 
 
LEFT FOOT BRAKE: 

Press 

START

 key to start only the left roller set. DDsp  

shows left rotating icon then A.1L Apply footbrake smoothly until the wheel stops or  
produces its maximum brake effort , then press 

STOP.  

(This start, test, stop action can be repeated if necessary) 
Once acceptable reading has been obtained press 

OK 

to store the result. 

DDsp shows A1.r 
 

Summary of Contents for EB30-2R

Page 1: ...BRAKE TESTER EB30 2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TES1447 D Feb 2005...

Page 2: ...ully supported by our service agent Please refer to the page at the end of this manual for full details Note Your attention is drawn to our Terms Conditions of Sale If a service engineer is called out...

Page 3: ...12 First Axle 12 Foot brake 12 Centre 12 Left Foot brake test 12 Right Foot brake test 12 Bind ovality and imbalance test 12 Secondary Brake 13 Left Secondary Rear Axle 13 Right Secondary brake test 1...

Page 4: ...to all the regulations applying to the workplace and to ensure his knowledge of such regulations is up to date Do not allow other personnel near the test vehicle or rollers while a test is in progres...

Page 5: ...ea must be marked so that vehicle owners are aware of the danger associated with brake testing Note the location of the emergency stop switch before starting to use the equipment When driving off the...

Page 6: ...ned in the same place at every installation check the location before using the equipment Pit unit The rolling road consists of two sets of free roller pairs connected by a chain and indirectly driven...

Page 7: ...EB30 2R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Page 7 EB30 2R MOT Class IV V and VII Roller Brake Tester...

Page 8: ...tal display DDsp Imbalance ovality pressure weight Amber indicator lights Showing type of information on digital display Oval Pres Wght Inside Power supply board for control computer front panel ampli...

Page 9: ...m the last test step LEFT ARROW Used for wheel selection RIGHT ARROW Used for wheel selection DIFF Selects imbalance when both wheels are running AIR Selects air pressure display when both wheels are...

Page 10: ...the system and clear all previous results so that a new vehicle test is activated When the system is RESET the DDsp CL4 2 nd WGHT This key sequence allows manual weight entry DDsp At Respond by press...

Page 11: ...l be driven Once the motor is started the flashing light will be stay on As the brakes are applied and a wheel approaches the pre set slip limit the respective red Lock indicator will flash The orange...

Page 12: ...ilation Before Driving the Vehicle into the Rollers RESET the system by pressing 2 nd and then STOP DDsp shows A1 then Ctr First Axle Drive the first axle into the rollers Foot Brake CENTRE THE WHEELS...

Page 13: ...lease the pedal observing the force readings Press the STOP key to end the test This whole section can be repeated if necessary Press OK key to save the results If there is a Secondary brake on this a...

Page 14: ...p shows left rotating icon then P 1L Test will automatically stop after three seconds This start test stop action can be repeated if necessary Once acceptable reading has been obtained press OK to sto...

Page 15: ...rm Footbrake Secondary Brake and Parking brake tests as applicable Repeat until all axles are tested Print results When all axles have been tested press PRINT key to print the test results Brake force...

Page 16: ...ller direction by using the two rotary switches on the side of the motor control box The roller direction will be indicated by the green LEDs adjacent to the direction arrows on the analogue display P...

Page 17: ...method can be used as follows Efficiency Note the maximum brake force from each wheel in kgf add these numbers together and divide the result by the vehicle weight in kg then multiply by 100 This giv...

Page 18: ...the bind value or symbol Apply a brake force of about 500 kgf and hold pedal steady Press OVAL key wait 6 second approx When DDsp shows BAL apply footbrake to about 90 of maximum force measured above...

Page 19: ...hain with a suitable oil or a special grease at least once a year 5 Check the oil level in the gearbox 6 Bolt the cover plates on Warning The lubricant greases and oils are oil base products and to pr...

Page 20: ...is pressed down The roller brake tester cannot start unless the middle metal roller is triggered pressed down Twice per year Remove all cover plates from the roller units Clean the pits from oil and...

Page 21: ...er 254 mm Roller length 1000 mm Distance between roller centres 475 mm Roller project by 50 mm Minimum wheel diameter 450 mm Maximum wheel diameter 1 500 mm Measuring system Strain Gauge Transducers D...

Page 22: ...actory overhaul or if you need spare parts please contact our Product Support Helpline at the following number Tel 01278 436225 Fax 01278 436238 Overseas Service abroad is provided by the agent from w...

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