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LAUNCH                                                               KWA-300 3D Wheel Aligner 

Table of Contents

 

Introduction...............................................................1-1 

Definition...................................................................1-1 
When Is Wheel Alignment Required .........................1-1 

Main Vehicle Alignment Parameter ...........................1-1 

Toe-in and Toe-out ..................................................1-1 
Steering axle inclination..........................................1-1 
Caster .....................................................................1-2 
Toe-out on Turns.....................................................1-2 

Thrust angle............................................................1-2 
Wheelbase Difference.............................................1-3 
Track width Difference ............................................1-3 
Left (right) lateral offset angle ....................................3 
Axle offset angle .....................................................1-3 

Delay angle.............................................................1-3 
Included angle ........................................................1-3 

Functions and Features ............................................1-3 
Specification..............................................................1-4 
Requirements on Surroundings ................................1-4 

Working Principle ......................................................1-4 

Structures..................................................................2-1 

Overall Structures .....................................................2-1 
Main Unit...................................................................2-1 
Cameras and posts...................................................2-1 
Wheel Clamps and Targets.......................................2-2 

Communication Cables.............................................2-2 
Turntable and Transition Bridge................................2-2 
Steering Wheel Holder..............................................2-2 
Brake Pedal Depressor.............................................2-3 

Basic Operation Procedures....................................3-1 

Get Vehicle Information.............................................3-1 
Wheel Alignment Checking .......................................3-1 
Adjustment................................................................3-1 
Test-drive ..................................................................3-1 

Operation Instructions .............................................4-1 

Preparation ...............................................................4-1 
Program Operation ...................................................4-1 

Standard Measurement ..........................................4-1 

Select Vehicle Model ............................................4-1 
Rolling Run-out Compensation.............................4-4 

Caster Swing ........................................................4-4 
Rear axle measurement .......................................4-6 
Front axle measurement.......................................4-7 
Print Report ..........................................................4-9 

Quick Measurement..............................................4-10 

Additional Measurement .......................................4-10 
System Management............................................4-11 

User information .................................................4-11 
Client management:............................................4-11 
OEM Specs ........................................................4-12 

Frequent Model...................................................4-13 
System Setting....................................................4-13 
Report setting .....................................................4-13 
Select Language.................................................4-14 

Data Backup and Restore...................................4-14 

Log Review.........................................................4-14 
Target Monitoring ................................................4-15 
Camera Calibration.............................................4-15 

Print.......................................................................4-16 
Help.......................................................................4-16 

Exit........................................................................4-16 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).........................5-1 

Industrial Computer Cannot Start Up, Without Any 
Prompts.....................................................................5-1 
Computer Cannot Enter Windows XP. ......................5-1 
Mouse and Keyboard does not Respond..................5-1 

Printer does not Respond .........................................5-1 
KWA-300 3D Program Does Not Run.......................5-1 
Why the blocking tip box does not appear when you 
turn the steering wheel and block the rear target?....5-1 
When you turn the steering wheel, the tip box appears 

in case of the light path has been blocked, how to 
handle it? ..................................................................5-1 
Why does it have obvious difference between left and 
right minimum turning radius after alignment? ..........5-1 

Maintenance ..............................................................6-1 

Computer ..................................................................6-1 
Wheel Clamp and Target...........................................6-1 
Printer .......................................................................6-1 
Posts and Signal Cables...........................................6-1 
Turntables .................................................................6-1 

Summary of Contents for KWA-300

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Page 2: ...ten permission to use Materials on this manual for purposes or for all other questions relating to this manual Copyright Information Copyright 2010 by LAUNCH TECH CO LTD All rights reserved No part of...

Page 3: ...tion z The precision position calibration has been performed for the cameras after first installation the user can not move or wobble the camera post during or after using it z Without approval of the...

Page 4: ...e of the safety signs exists in the prevention of personal injuries If the warning triangle with the wording danger is on a safety notice hazards for the machine material and the environment are not e...

Page 5: ...el with key tools Never spray the housing of electrical equipment with a hose when cleaning Observe environmental regulations The legal regulations for waste prevention and proper recycling disposal m...

Page 6: ...e Model 4 1 Rolling Run out Compensation 4 4 Caster Swing 4 4 Rear axle measurement 4 6 Front axle measurement 4 7 Print Report 4 9 Quick Measurement 4 10 Additional Measurement 4 10 System Management...

Page 7: ...toe out on turns wheelbase difference track width difference etc They are designed mainly to improve the steering performance and driving stability of the vehicle and reduce tire wear Toe in and Toe o...

Page 8: ...steering will normally be designed with positive caster Toe out on Turns Toe out on turns is defined as the difference of the steering angle between the two front wheels when turning left or right by...

Page 9: ...is negative The angle between the bisector of the track width difference angle and the thrust line is axle offset angle Axle offset angle The relative offset in lateral direction between front and re...

Page 10: ...t animation and HELP information z Provide real time help with help system z Provide the function of data back up and restoration and of software upgrade Specification Item Resolution Test Range Total...

Page 11: ...WA 300 3D It consists of a computer power supply system and interfaces Its function is to execute the operation commands process the data and display the information together with the original data of...

Page 12: ...inside the computer and the keyboard is installed on the keyboard drawer The power supply assembly includes power lead power socket and the power supply master switch The power supply master switch bu...

Page 13: ...herwise distortion may be caused and the test result may be influenced Communication Cables There are 4 signal cables and 2 power supply cables for infrared light between the main unit and the cameras...

Page 14: ...LAUNCH KWA 300 3D Wheel Aligner Structures 2 3 Brake Pedal Depressor KWA 300 3D has a brake pedal depressor as shown in Fig 2 7 It is used to hold the brake pedal down Fig 2 7 Brake pedal depressor...

Page 15: ...e rod end and steering mechanism for any looseness or wear Then check to see if the tire pressure tire track widths of the left and right wheels are alike Wheel Alignment Checking Perform the wheel al...

Page 16: ...lling accidentally Please see Fig 4 1 Fig 4 1 5 Insert the power plug of the wheel aligner into the standard 3 pole power receptacle Program Operation Turn on the power switch start the computer and e...

Page 17: ...t operating procedure 2 The form currently provided is the same form with Commonly Used Data Management in the System Management interface in the same way you can click button to add the standard data...

Page 18: ...re not within the standard range please check the vehicle status and adjust the corresponding components to keep 4 Height Measurement Values within the standard range Click NEXT after finished 4 When...

Page 19: ...when performing Rolling run out compensation operation causing the unstable axis 3 The line of sight of any camera cannot be blocked during pulling and pushing vehicle 4 Keep the force for pushing an...

Page 20: ...ase center the steering wheel The system will automatically return to the next page to check the measurement result The interface is as shown in Fig 4 14 Fig 4 14 Measurement for Max steering angle Ac...

Page 21: ...indicates that this measured parameter has not the standard specification Rear axle measurement This interface can provide the real time result related to rear axle measurement the operator can compar...

Page 22: ...ding to the operating methods in the HELP interface The interface is as shown in Fig 4 23 Fig 4 23 Lift up the vehicle body Sometimes it is required to lift the vehicle body up in order to be convenie...

Page 23: ...e prompts on the screen The software will automatically compensate the offset of inclinometer in order to realize accurate adjustment Attention After adjustment please remember to click button and the...

Page 24: ...r the interface of Client Management and then the corresponding Client information can be selected If information of this client is not available in Client Management it must be added first before sel...

Page 25: ...ed to Figure Format The fig format data display interface provides the display for thrust angle The interface is as shown in Fig 4 34 Fig 4 34 Note 1 This interface provides only the functions of the...

Page 26: ...the information of maintenance station be displayed on the report form printed out and is convenient for your data management and tracing operation The interface is as shown in Fig 4 39 Fig 4 39 Sett...

Page 27: ...e world and the contents in database can be updated in time via system upgrade In addition this interface provides the function of adding the user defined data The operator can add by him self or her...

Page 28: ...r the first time Special version for experienced operator too much HELP information will on the contrary become encumbrance so this version provides the necessary HELP information only to make the ope...

Page 29: ...information The interface is as shown in Fig 4 49 Fig 4 49 Operating procedures 1 Backup Click button find the position of the file you expect to save in pop up dialogue box The interface is as shown...

Page 30: ...ularly too so as to be convenient to repair and maintain the equipment Target Monitoring Target monitoring needs to be performed before test click the icon of Target Monitor the screen will display th...

Page 31: ...t This list can display the alignment test records for one time or many times of the client selected from Client list Print To print the alignment data of the vehicle under test with form or figure fo...

Page 32: ...r when you turn the steering wheel and block the rear target It is normal The test result will not be influenced without tip box but please do not block any one of the front targets when you test the...

Page 33: ...h dipped with an appropriate amount of the neutral detergent or the absolute alcohol to wipe the surface of target lightly if there are some smuts on it z Don t disassemble the targets and clamps to a...

Page 34: ...entation or warranty concerning LAUNCH automotive meters except as stated herein Disclaimer THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTA...

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