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PWB-1530 Manual 

 
Please read this Manual before using the Machine.  You will need to know the safety 
instructions, System Settings, Wheel Parameters Input and Calibration process before you 
can properly balance a wheel. 
 
Contents 
 

1.

 

Safety Instructions 

2.

 

Product Description 

3.

 

Product Installation 

4.

 

Control Panel 

5.

 

System Settings 

6.

 

Wheel Parameters Input 

7.

 

Calibration 

8.

 

Standard Dynamic Mode 

9.

 

Static Mode 

10.

 

ALU1-3 Mode 

11.

 

ALUS Mode 

12.

 

OPT Mode 

13.

 

Motorcycle mode 

14.

 

Errors and Trouble Shooting 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

**Detailed instructions for balancing 

aluminum wheels in Section 15 of manual.

15. Balancing Aluminum Wheels

**

Summary of Contents for PWB-1530

Page 1: ...y balance a wheel Contents 1 Safety Instructions 2 Product Description 3 Product Installation 4 Control Panel 5 System Settings 6 Wheel Parameters Input 7 Calibration 8 Standard Dynamic Mode 9 Static Mode 10 ALU1 3 Mode 11 ALUS Mode 12 OPT Mode 13 Motorcycle mode 14 Errors and Trouble Shooting Detailed instructions for balancing aluminum wheels in Section 15 of manual 15 Balancing Aluminum Wheels ...

Page 2: ... balancer beyond its measurement or weight range could cause damage to the wheel balancer and does not ensure a precise balance of the wheel Other safety regulations may be in place according to OSHA or your local city and county These should all be followed in addition to the instructions in this manual 3 Product Installation Remove Wheel Balancer from shipping crate and pallet Place Wheel Balanc...

Page 3: ...e Static Unbalance Display Window D Sticking and Clamping Weight Position Indicator E Outside Unbalance Display Window F Outside Unbalance Point G Standard Dynamic Mode H Static Mode I ALU Mode J ALUS Mode K OPT Mode L Split Hidden weight indicator M Mm Inch Indicator N Motorcycle Mode ...

Page 4: ...Q Up Key R Enter Key S Dynamic Static Mode Key T ALU Mode Key U OPT HID Key V Measurement Unit Key W Start Key X Motorcycle Mode Key Y Fine Measurement Key Z Stop Key This is the beginning screen that will be displayed when you first turn on the machine ...

Page 5: ...button until you see You are now in the system settings mode Use the UP and DOWN keys to navigate the different setting selections You will see that the display in the MIDDLE STATIC UNBALANCE DISPLAY WINDOW will change as each time you press the UP or DOWN keys Here are the descriptions for each system setting that can be changed Guard control setting If set to On the machine will not allow a whee...

Page 6: ...ge Diameter input to Grams or Ounces Grams will display 0 and Ounces will display 0 0 Unbalance unit of measurement Gr means the unit will display in grams OS means the unit will display in ounces Once you have found the system setting that you wish to change press the ENTER key This will then allow you to change the system setting to fit your needs For example the display will change to To Change...

Page 7: ...cing screen To exit the system settings without saving your changes press the STOP key If the above system settings instructions are not understandable refer to following diagram 6 Wheel Parameters Input Install the wheel in either of the two ways shown here ...

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Page 9: ...ehicle are the same and being balanced then parameters only need to be input one time If you turn off the machine the wheel parameters are forgotten and must be entered again To enter the wheel parameters input menu press the WHEEL PARAMETERS INPUT AND SHIFT KEY The display screen will show the following ...

Page 10: ...hed entering each of the 3 parameters simply push the STOP button to return to the balancing screen or if you already have your mode selected you may close the hood and spin the wheel to begin balancing process The first parameter will look like this This parameter measures the distance of the wheel from the balancer This is the A parameter Use the built in ruler and extend it to the edge of the r...

Page 11: ...ush the WHEEL PARAMETERS INPUT AND SHIFT KEY to navigate to the next parameter The third parameter will look like this This parameter measures the rim size This is the D parameter Use the plastic caliper provided with the machine to measure the width of the rim Touch the caliper to the edge of the rim on one side to measure the rim size Use the UP or DOWN key to enter the parameter Do not multiply...

Page 12: ...ectricity Please remember to use a power surge protector to prevent damage to the electronics To begin you must have a 15 or 14 inch steel rim with tire If you don t use a 15 or 14 inch steel rim the machine will not balance correctly Install this on the machine First enter the wheel parameters then return to the initial balancing screen To enter the calibration process do the following Push and h...

Page 13: ...ete stop before opening the plastic hood The screen will then show the following Use your hand to rotate the tire until all 5 of the lights in the OUTSIDE UNBALANCE POINT are on as shown here Then place the 100gram or 3 5 Ounce weight that came with the machine at 12 0 clock on the outside of the rim using the provided wheel hammer 100 grams 3 5 ounces so either weight is ok Remember that at anyti...

Page 14: ...nitial balancing screen You have successfully calibrated the machine and the data was saved automatically Please note that if you do not put a wheel weight on the rim the machine will not calibrate You will cause the machine to chase itself to infinity when trying to calculate the calibration The resulting screen will look like this If you see this screen you did not calibrate it correctly Turn of...

Page 15: ...e the tire until all 5 of the lights in the INSIDE UNBALANCE POINT are on as shown here Now place the 3 00 Ounce weight that came with the machine at 12 0 clock on the outside of the rim using the provided wheel hammer After placing the weight close the hood and spin the wheel The following screen will appear You zeroed out both sides and successfully balanced the wheel Please note that the machin...

Page 16: ...the machine ignored the remaining 20 ounces because it was less than 70 ounces 20 Ounces may or may not make a significant difference depending on the size of the wheel and rim The FINE button function can be used in any of the balancing modes 9 Static Mode Press the DYNAMIC STATIC MODE KEY to switch between Static and Dynamic mode In static mode everything functions the same as in Dynamic mode Ho...

Page 17: ...17 11 ALUS mode For more information see addendum at end of this manual ...

Page 18: ...he position where weights will be put 12 OPT mode Please refer to the tire manufacture for instructions on how to match tires to the correct rim 13 Motorcycle mode Motorcycle mode requires a special motorcycle adapter to mount the wheel to the machine This adapter can be purchased separately as is it is not included with the wheel balancer To balance a motorcycle wheel enter the 3 parameters and c...

Page 19: ...es Err 03 The rotation is in the wrong direction Occurs when using a 3 phase motor Adjust the three phase wires ERR CAL The machine is not calibrated Follow the calibration steps ERS CAL Factory Maintenance Error Contact the manufacturer Machine Continues to ask for more weight Machine is not properly calibrated wheel parameters where not entered correctly or weight sensor board is defective Calib...

Page 20: ... replaced If transformer is not hot then power board needs to be replaced Machine does not turn on Error in electrical wiring Check on off switch Check the connection of all wires Trace electrical current ...

Page 21: ...IS JUST PLACED BEHIND THE RIM FACE ALUMINUM 3 THE INSIDE IS A CLIP ON WHEEL WEIGHT PLACED ONTO THE INSIDE RIM LIP THE OUTSIDE WEIGHT IS PLACED JUST BEHIND THE RIM FACE PAGE 17 OF THIS MANUAL SHOWS ILLUSTRATIONS FOR THE ABOVE MODES AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE THE ILLUSTRATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE SHOWS APPROXIMATE WEIGHT PLACEMENT WHEN USING STICK ON WEIGHTS ALUMINUM S AFTER READING THESE INSTRUCTI...

Page 22: ... THE DISTANCE TO THE CENTER LINE OF THE OUTSIDE WEIGHT PLACEMENT JUST BEHIND THE RIM FACE MULTIPLY THE MEASUREMENT BY 10 ENTER THIS MEASUREMENT INTO THE A E SCREEN D 1 PRESS KEY TO PROCEED TO THE D 1 SCREEN IF YOU HAVE PRE MEASURED THE D 1 DIAMETER ENTER IT INTO THE D 1 SCREEN NOW IF YOU HAVE NOT PRE MEASURED DO SO NOW AND ENTER THE MEASUREMENT INTO THE SCREEN D E PRESS KEY TO PROCEED TO THE D E S...

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