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LAUNCH                                                                X-712 Wheel Aligner                                                            Structures

 

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Fig.2.1 (b. X-712 Short Column Wheel Aligner) 

Summary of Contents for X-712

Page 1: ...V2 01 000 2012 09 10 For X 712 X 712 Short Column X 712 Wall mounted X 712HD...

Page 2: ...n permission to use Materials on this manual for purposes or for all other questions relating to this manual Copyright Information Copyright 2012 by LAUNCH TECH CO LTD All rights reserved No part of t...

Page 3: ...and the lateral beam are connected compactly Don t touch or move them after first installation z The precision position calibration has been performed for the cameras after first installation the user...

Page 4: ...ine material and the environment may be encountered The most important objective of the safety signs exists in the prevention of personal injuries If the warning triangle with the wording danger is on...

Page 5: ...for authorized personnel 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 prope...

Page 6: ...ling Run out Compensation 4 4 Caster Swing 4 5 Rear axle measurement 4 6 Front axle measurement 4 8 Print Report 4 9 Quick Measurement 4 10 Additional Measurement 4 10 System Management 4 11 User info...

Page 7: ...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 out The...

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: ...egative 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 rear ax...

Page 10: ...z Provide real time help with help system z Provide the function of data back up and restoration and of software upgrade Specifications Item Test Range Toe in 0 20 Camber 0 8 Caster 0 20 Steering axl...

Page 11: ...aligner 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 v...

Page 12: ...sts of the post assembly including computer host lateral beam assembly including cameras wheel clamps targets communication cables mechanical turntables steering wheel holder and brake pedal depressor...

Page 13: ...LAUNCH X 712 Wheel Aligner Structures 2 2 Fig 2 1 b X 712 Short Column Wheel Aligner...

Page 14: ...LAUNCH X 712 Wheel Aligner Structures 2 3 Fig 2 1 c X 712 Wall mounted Wheel Aligner...

Page 15: ...LAUNCH X 712 Wheel Aligner Structures 2 4 Fig 2 1 d X 712HD Wheel Aligner...

Page 16: ...aligner please take care to prevent the cables from being damaged Turntable and Transition Bridge X 712 has two mechanical turntables standard configuration see Fig 2 3 Fig 2 3 mechanical turntables T...

Page 17: ...d 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 alignment...

Page 18: ...he external or internal edge of the rim according to the practical condition Ensure equal depth for each claw and avoid attaching it on the distorted area Use the safety belt to bind the wheel clamp t...

Page 19: ...he vehicle model to perform the searching operation Tire parameter When the unit of toe in is used in mm or In The unit of toe in can be set in System Management System setting the diameter or model o...

Page 20: ...to the requirements on the interface put the sandbags with appropriate weight on the vehicle seats or in the baggage case and fill the oil tank according to the requirement Please click NEXT button to...

Page 21: ...n Fig 4 11 Fig 4 11 Operating Procedures 1 Install four wheel clamp targets respectively 2 Place the transition bridges at the appropriate positions between the lift and the mechanical turntables resp...

Page 22: ...ich can make use of the resistance from the road surface to the tire to keep the vehicle driven straight ahead The interface is as shown in Fig 4 14 Fig 4 14 Operation Procedures 1 Adjust the steering...

Page 23: ...t move remove the steering wheel holder finally 2 The measured values are displayed with different colors on each measurement interface z Green it indicates that the measured values are within the sta...

Page 24: ...vehicle adjustment the different toe in and camber adjusting methods for various vehicle models have been enumerated in this interface for vehicle adjustment the operator can perform the toe in and ca...

Page 25: ...le body up in order to be convenient to adjust front rear camber and caster When the vehicle wheels are lifted up the inclinometers will move and the corresponding measured values will change too In t...

Page 26: ...interfaces except for Rear axle measurement interface as shown in Fig 4 31 Fig 4 31 Print Report Print Report can print and save the alignment data of the vehicle under test The interface is as shown...

Page 27: ...cle Model You can select the parameters of standard vehicle models to be convenient for vehicle adjustment Please refer to Standard Measurement Select Vehicle Model Print Report To provide the functio...

Page 28: ...tion 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 38 Fig 4 38 Setting After en...

Page 29: ...base 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 self all the vehicle model infor...

Page 30: ...fully help the testing personnel who contacts this system for the first time Expert for experienced operator too much HELP information will on the contrary become encumbrance so this version provides...

Page 31: ...perating 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 in Fig 4 49 or enter the path address directly in the blank...

Page 32: ...nitoring Target monitoring needs to be performed before test click the icon of Target Monitoring in normal cases the screen will display the interface as shown in Fig 4 51 Fig 4 51 If the rays from RR...

Page 33: ...0 14 for X 712HD wheel aligner the arrow head on the interface prompts to turn the target in reverse direction The interface is as shown in Fig 4 58 Fig 4 58 When the target under test is centered to...

Page 34: ...lient list To list the all clients who have been serviced by the alignment test Record list This list can display the alignment test records for one time or many times of the client selected from Clie...

Page 35: ...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 extremum point...

Page 36: ...bsolute alcohol to wipe the surface of target lightly if there are some smuts on it z Don t disassemble the targets and clamps to avoid damage of their elements LAUNCH will not guarantee for this kind...

Page 37: ...representation 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 MER...

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