Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc. 360 Herndon Parkway Suite 1400 Herndon, VA 20170 http://www.rheintech.com Appendix K: Manual Please refer to the following pages. Client: Hunter Engineering Co. Model/HVIN: 45-1549 Standards: FCC 15.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Form 6093-T, 07-10e DSP700 Series Wireless Wheel Alignment Sensors Copyright 2010-2016 Hunter Engineering Company
Contents 1. GETTING STARTED..................................................................................3 1.1 About This Manual .................................................................................................. 3 1.2 For Your Safety ....................................................................................................... 3 Hazard Definitions .................................................................................................. 3 1.
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1. Getting Started 1.1 About This Manual This manual contains important operation, maintenance, and safety information for the DSP700 series sensors. It is supplemented by the alignment system console operation manual. Read and become familiar with the contents of these publications. A calibrated set of DSP700 series sensors can be used with any Hunter aligner using ® WinAlign software version 11.1 or greater.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions. Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord or if the equipment has been dropped or damaged until it has been examined by a qualified service representative. Do not let cord hang over edge of table, bench, or counter or come in contact with hot manifolds or moving fan blades. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating equal to or more than that of the equipment should be used.
1.4 XF Pod The DSP700 series sensors communicate with the aligner console using Extra High Frequency (XF). Radio waves are transmitted and received from the sensors and the XF Pod. Occasionally the XF Pod may receive interference from electronic devices in the area (microwaves). The DSP700 series sensors and XF Pod may be configured to use different radio frequencies to minimize interference. The XF system transceiver generates radio waves in the range of 2.4 GHz.
Important radio compliance information for products that contain Hunter 45-1281 XF radio module: FCC Listing Number: FCC ID: LS3-45-1281 Industry Canada Listing Number: IC: 2938A-451281 This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
1.5 Sensor Battery Packs Each sensor contains a 3.6 VDC 5.2 Amp hour sealed NiMH rechargeable battery pack. To get the maximum life out of the battery packs, follow these three rules: 1. If the sensors are not in use, charge them. 2. Switch sensors “OFF” during charging. 3. Charge for eleven to thirteen hours, and/or provide an extended charge time (24 hours or longer) at least once a week.
The charge indicator light turning from red to green is an indication that the charging mode has switched from fast charge mode into a “trickle” charge mode and the battery is 100% charged and ready to use. You should expect at least 8 hours of continuous use from a fully charged battery pack. If you are not getting this amount of usage time, the most likely cause is inadequate charging time.
Additional information: Any sensor that is powered up after being off for a while will initially indicate 100% capacity on the aligner screen. This is not an accurate indication of the charge state of the battery pack. The battery pack has a “surface charge” which dissipates quickly and within 5 minutes of operation the on-screen battery level indicator will settle at its true value. The individual wheels on the screen indicate the actual battery pack condition and are color-coded.
1. Insert the battery pack with the factory label on top. 2. Replace the battery pack cover. 1.7 DSP700 Series Sensors Hot Swap Battery Pack Replacement Instructions This procedure provides instructions for hot swapping the battery pack in DSP700 series sensors during an alignment procedure. Hot swapping the battery will recall/retain the information in the sensor if the alignment procedure is still in progress.
Remove the six screws securing the assembly. Remove the battery pack top. Replace individual batteries and reassemble. The battery pack must be fully recharged before use. 1.9 Vehicle Preparation Drive the vehicle onto the alignment lift/rack until the front wheels are centered on the turnplates. Install wheel chocks to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Raise the lift/rack to alignment height. Lower the lift/rack leveling legs if your lift/rack is so equipped, and then lower the lift/rack onto the legs.
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2. Mounting Sensors 2.1 Mounting Sensors onto Wheel Adaptors NOTE: For DSP706 sensors, sensor toe arm position is reversible. Toe arms may be mounted on the front or rear wheels to allow for clearance of air dams, mud flaps, etc. Sensors may be mounted on the wheel adaptors before mounting the wheel adaptors on the vehicle. In some cases, it may be easier to mount the wheel adaptor first and then mount the sensor onto the adaptor. Either method may be used.
NOTE: The sensor mounting shaft must be fully inserted into the sensor shaft mounting hole. When the sensor shaft is fully inserted into the sensor shaft mounting hole, the adaptor locking lever should be rotated clockwise into the locked position using firm hand pressure. Tools should not be used to force the adaptor locking lever. Wheel Adaptor 175-321-1 with Ratchet Adaptor Locking Lever Rotate the adaptor locking lever clockwise to tighten.
Operation of Ratchet Adaptor Locking Lever after Initial Setup To remove the sensor, loosen the sensor shaft by turning the adaptor locking lever counter-clockwise to the 3 o’clock position. To loosen, turn the adaptor locking lever from 9 to 3 o’clock. To lock, turn the adaptor locking lever from 3 to 9 o’clock To lock the sensor shaft, tighten the sensor shaft by turning the adaptor locking lever clockwise to 9 o’clock position.
CAUTION: When mounting sensors to the wheel adaptors, the sensor shaft must be fully seated. Make certain that there is no play or looseness between the sensor shaft and the wheel adaptor. Rotate the wheel while holding the sensor. Listen and feel for movement between the sensor and wheel adaptor. Runout compensation and alignment accuracy will be adversely affected if there is any movement between the sensor and wheel adaptor.
Attaching to Inner Rim Lip Position the wheel adaptor with the two lower rim studs engaging the inside of the lower wheel rim lip. Align the two upper rim studs with the inside of the upper wheel rim lip and check that all four studs will engage the inner portion of the rim lip. Turn the adaptor adjustment knob clockwise to firmly attach the adaptor to the wheel. Test the security of the installation by tugging on the wheel adaptor. CAUTION: Do not use rim studs on alloy or clear coat wheels.
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3. Compensating Sensors 3.1 General Compensation The sensors must be compensated to eliminate errors in angle measurements caused by runout of the wheel, wheel adaptor, and sensor shaft. The sensors must be “ON” to compensate. Do not disturb the sensor until the two outer LED’s respond. Sensors may be compensated in any order; however, these precautions must be followed: If a sensor is removed from a wheel, that sensor must be re-compensated when reinstalled. The other sensors do not need re-compensation.
With the middle compensate LED on, press the compensate button. Do not disturb the sensor until the two outer LED’s begin to blink faster and the middle compensate LED turns off to indicate that the measurements have been stored. Loosen the sensor lock knob and rotate the wheel 120° more, until the middle LED turns on. Hand tighten the sensor lock knob and rotate the wheel to level the sensor. With the middle LED on, press the compensate button. Do not disturb the sensor.
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4. Operation Information 4.1 Sensor Level Check Procedure To achieve an accurate alignment, it is important that the sensors hang level when the sensor lock knob is loosened. A sensor must be balanced correctly to hang level. To check the balance of a sensor: Mount the sensor on a wheel adaptor. Mount the wheel adaptor onto a wheel without connecting the sensor charging cable. With the sensor lock knob loosened, wait until the sensor does not rock on the wheel adaptor. Observe the level in the sensor.
