V3.6 User Manual

Announcement
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 Kindly read the user manual before install and test.
 Only qualified technician after training can operate equipment,
the operator requested familiar with the use and safety of
other equipment which is compatible with the alignment, such
as computers, lifts, etc.
 The operator must have a certain basic knowledge of
computer application, and need to understand the basic
knowledge of four wheel alignment.
 The power supply voltage of the 3D wheel aligner is
AC220V±10%, 50±1Hz, should be use a three-terminal power
outlet and ground terminal must be grounded, should clear
local power supply voltage is normal or not. if the power
supply voltage is unstable, please equip your own AC voltage
regulator.
 Power off when the machine is free, make sure pull out the
plug from socket instead of pulling plug line from socket.
 The 3D four-wheel aligner is tested by the principle of optical
imaging, objects between the camera and the target should
be avoided to block the light, and the test cannot be
performed when the sun directly illuminates the camera.
 The camera of the 3D four-wheel aligner is a precision optical
measuring instrument, the beam collision should be avoided
during operate. if the position between two cameras changes,
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the accuracy will be misaligned and the affected normal

alignment.
 When adjusting the vehicle's parameters, alignment scissor
lift or four post lift is usually required. before alignment
machine installation, please install the lift well according to the
instructions. regularly check lift is secured and leveled to
ensure proper testing and human's safety. remove obstacles
around the car lift to avoid affecting operation.
 The 3D four wheel aligner computer and camera have a tight
internal connection, which may cause component damage
after dis-assembly. company will not guarantee the damage
caused by unauthorized removal of the casing.
 Due to the different methods and tools used in vehicle
maintenance, the parts of the vehicle to be repaired, and the
skill level of the operator, this manual cannot provide all kinds
of suggestions and safety information to the user in all
aspects, so the operation personnel must be familiar with the
maintenance technology of the tested vehicle on the basis of
a precise understanding of the principle of four-wheel
alignment; on this basis, the operator can adopt some
corresponding maintenance methods according to the special
structure of the vehicle to be inspected.
 Refer to and follow the safety information and service
procedures provided by the vehicle manufacturer before using
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the instrument.
 After the vehicle is repaired, all the repaired parts should be
carefully inspected and the commissioned parts should be
tightened to ensure the vehicle's safety.
 Carefully check the equipment configuration list before
installation. if have any questions, please contact local dealer
or our company immediately.
Disclaimer: Some pictures and texts in this manual may not

match the products purchased by the customer, and will not
prior notice if not affect the operate.
Table of Contents
Table Of Contents
Announcement ............................................................................................ i
Table Of Contents...................................................................................... iv
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................ 1
1.1 Definition ............................................................................................. 1
1.2 Function and Characteristic................................................................ 1
1.3 Specifications ..................................................................................... 3
1.4 Environmental requirements .............................................................. 3
Chapter 2 Overall Structures............................................................. 4
2.1 Main unit ............................................................................................. 5
2.2 Camera Beam Component................................................................. 5
2.2.1 Camera Beam .............................................................................. 5
2.2.2 Industrial Camera......................................................................... 6
2.2.3 Lighting Plate ............................................................................... 6
2.3 Clamping fixture.................................................................................. 8
2.4 Target Plate......................................................................................... 9
2.5 Turntable ........................................................................................... 10
2.6 Steering Wheel Holder ..................................................................... 11
2.7 Brake Pedal Depressor .................................................................... 11
2.8 Clamping fixture Strap ...................................................................... 12
Chapter 3 Installation and Testing .................................................. 14
3.1 Installation Distance Request ........................................................... 14
3.2 Computer Test .................................................................................. 16
3.3 Whole Machine Test ......................................................................... 16
3.4 Camera Beam's Height Adjustment ................................................. 17
Chapter 4 Operation Procedures .................................................... 18
4.1 Pre-Alignment ................................................................................... 18
4.2 Alignment Measuring ........................................................................ 18
4.3 Alignment Adjustment ....................................................................... 18
4.4 Drive Test .......................................................................................... 19
Chapter 5 Operation Introduction ................................................... 20
5.1 Standard Alignment .......................................................................... 22
5.1.1 Check Before Alignment ............................................................ 25
Table of Contents
5.1.2 Basic Measurement ................................................................... 26

5.1.2.1 Push Vehicle Measurement ................................................ 27
5.1.2.2 Rotate Target Plate Measurement ...................................... 30
5.1.2.3 Static Measurement ............................................................ 35
5.1.3 Kingpin Measurement ................................................................ 36
5.1.4 Auxiliary Measurement .............................................................. 38
5.1.4.1 Toe-Out On Turns Measurement ........................................ 38
5.1.4.2 Lock Angles Measurement.................................................. 42
5.1.4.3 Toe-Out On Turns and Lock Angles Measurement............. 48
5.1.5 Vehicle Adjustment..................................................................... 58
5.2 Quick Alignment................................................................................ 71
5.3 Front Wheel Alignment ..................................................................... 82
5.4 Camera View .................................................................................... 86
5.5 System Management........................................................................ 88
5.5.1 Company Information ................................................................ 89
5.5.2 Customer Data ........................................................................... 90
5.5.3 Alignment Database ................................................................... 93
5.5.4 System Setting ......................................................................... 101
5.5.5 Adjust Crossbeam Height Manually......................................... 104
5.5.6 Adjust Crossbeam Height Automatically.................................. 107
5.5.7 Target Plate Calibration ........................................................... 110
5.5.8 Calibrating the Relative Camera Position................................ 116
5.6 Language Select............................................................................. 118
5.7 Exit .................................................................................................. 118
5.8 Buttons On The Top Of The Screen And Some Operation Instructions
.............................................................................................................. 119
5.8.1 [Help] Button ............................................................................ 119
5.8.2 [Back] Button............................................................................ 120
5.8.3 [Next] Button ............................................................................ 120
5.8.4 [Exit] Button.............................................................................. 121
5.8.5 [Return] Button ......................................................................... 121
5.8.6 [Unit Setting] Button ................................................................. 122
5.8.7 [Adjustment Instruction] Button................................................ 124
5.8.8 [Print] Button ............................................................................ 125
5.8.9 [Save] Button ........................................................................... 125
5.8.10 [Alignment] Button ................................................................. 125
5.8.11 [Lift Adjustment] Button .......................................................... 126
5.8.12 [Suspension Adjustment] Button............................................ 131
5.8.13 Preparation Before Alignment................................................ 138
5.8.14 Preparation Before Adjustment.............................................. 139
Appendix A Maintenance .................................................................... 141
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1 Camera’s Maintenance...................................................................... 141

2 Target Plate’s Maintenance ............................................................ 141
3 Clamping fixture’s Maintenance...................................................... 142
Appendix B Knowledge of Wheel Alignment ................................... 143
1 When Wheel Alignment Required ................................................... 143
2 Alignment Parameters .................................................................... 143
2.1 Camber ..................................................................................... 143
2.2 Toe-in .......................................................................................... 144
2.3 Thrust angle ................................................................................ 145
2.4 Castor.......................................................................................... 146
2.5 Kingpin Inclination ....................................................................... 147
2.6 Kingpin Offset / Scrub Radius..................................................... 149
2.7 Wheel Offset ............................................................................... 149
2.8 Wheelbase Difference................................................................. 150
2.9 Lateral Offset............................................................................... 151
2.10 Track Width Difference.............................................................. 152
2.11 Toe-Out On Turns ...................................................................... 153
2.12 Lock Angles............................................................................... 154
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Introduction
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
Welcome to use Battle-Axe 3D Wheel Aligner.

The following sections detail the software features that may be
included or not included with the various models of 3D wheel
aligners. different models of 3D wheel aligners can take
advantage of the different features of the basic package. the main
intent of this paper is to introduce software features and product
features with minimal contact with the hardware platform in which
it is located.
1.1 Definition
3D wheel aligner is a precision vision measurement system(VMS),
which is computer vision technology, uses two or more
professional cameras to continuously detect four target plates
mounted on vehicle's four rims to get vehicles measuring data.
Mainly used to measuring vehicle's wheels parameters and
compare with the vehicle's original database to guide operator to
adjust the parameters to meet the original requirements, to
improve the vehicle's steering performance and driving stability of
the vehicle, and reduce tire wear.
1.2 Function and Characteristic

1. Comprehensive measurement parameters：it can measure
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the main parameters such as caster, camber, toe and thrust

angle , auxiliary parameters such as the kingpin inclination,
the incl angle, steering angle and maximum steering angle,
also the left and right wheelbases. vehicle size such as
wheelbase difference, front and rear axle offset, front and rear
axle track, wheel difference, lateral offset on the left and right
sides.
2. Complete vehicle data: more than 20,000 vehicles in the
world and some vehicle adjustment methods.
3. High-Resolution industrial camera and lens with 5,000,000
pixels.
4. If workshop room size limited, you can use the two simple
alignment provided for measurement according to different
situations.
5. Users can add new vehicle data and save it into the
“self-added” database to meet the measurement needs.
6. Users can set vehicle models in the database as “Frequent
Vehicle” and save them in the “Frequent Database” to quickly
find vehicle data.
7. The parameter's unit can be changed at any time, shown in
degrees, minutes, millimeters, inches.
8. With help system and provide real-time help.
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1.3 Specifications
Parameters Precision Resolution Measure Range
Camber ±2′（±0.03º） 0.6′（0.01º） ±10º
Toe-in ±2′（±0.03º） 0.6′（0.01º） ±10º
Thrust Angle ±2′（±0.03º） 0.6′（0.01º） ±10º
Castor ±3′（±0.05º） 0.6′（0.01º） ±20º
SAI/KPI ±3′（±0.05º） 0.6′（0.01º） ±20º
Wheelbase ±2mm 0.1mm 1800-4800mm
Wheel Offset ±2mm 0.1mm ±200mm
Track width ±3mm 0.1mm 1200-2200mm
Lateral Offset ±3mm 0.1mm ±200mm
Statement: As long as totally alignment vehicle strictly

according to manual’s steps and suspension system
condition is good, then can get above precise data.
1.4 Environmental requirements
Temperature: 0~40℃
Humidity: ≤ 90%
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Overall Structures
Chapter 2 Overall Structures

3D four wheel aligner is mainly composed of: main unit, camera
beam, targets, clamping fixture, turntable plate, steering wheel
holder, pedal depressor etc. shown as following：
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1、Industrial Camera；2、Display；3、Keyboard Mouse；4、Printer；

5、Computer；6、Equipment Cabinet；
7、Clamping fixture；8、Target Plate；9、Brake Pedal Depressor；
10、Steering Wheel Holder；11、Turntable
2.1 Main unit

3D four wheel alignment main unit is an operation control platform
of the user, which is composed of cabinet, computer, power supply,
etc., as shown in above figure. the computer includes a computer,
TV or LCD, keyboard, mouse, printer. the TV is hung on the pillar,
keyboard and mouse are placed on the upper table of the cabinet,
printer is placed in upper drawer of the cabinet, computer is
installed in front door of the cabinet. power supply includes power
leads, power sockets etc. The 12V and 5V power supplies for the
two cameras are provided by the internal switching power supply
of the computer through the leads.
2.2 Camera Beam Component

Crossbeam component including crossbeam, cover of two side,
industrial cameras and lighting plate.
2.2.1 Camera Beam

The crossbeam is made of an aluminum rod of about 2,700 mm in
length. it ensures that the relative distance between two cameras
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remains the same.
2.2.2 Industrial Camera

Camera is core part of 3D alignment precision measuring
instrument, industrial camera which resolution is 5,000,000 pixel,
were calibrated well before delivery, transmit data to computer
rapidly through USB.
2.2.3 Lighting Plate
 There are some infrared emitting diode surrounding the

camera; used for irradiating target plates.
 There are some indicators on upward/downward/left/right side
of lighting plate, which includes 3 diodes, the indicators will
light when vehicle moved to front forward and rearward turn
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wheels to left/right.
- Downward indicator light flashing: push vehicle rearward.
- Upward indicator light flashing: push vehicle forward.
-Left indicator light flashing: rotate steering wheel to left side.
- Right indicator light flashing: rotate steering wheel to right
side.
 Target status indicator consisting of a two-color diode in the

upper left corner, upper right corner, lower left corner, and
lower right corner：
-The upper left indicator light is blue, indicating that target
status is normal, and bright red indicates that camera has not
found the left front target.
-The lower left indicator light is blue, indicating that target
found the left rear target.
-The upper right indicator light is blue, indicating that target
found the right front target.
-The lower right indicator light is blue, indicating that target
found the right rear target.
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2.3 Clamping fixture

3D aligner has four clamping fixture as blow shows. adjust jaws
distance with rotary knob according rim size. then connect with
rim and adjust rotary knob again to make them tight together.
The correct assembly of the clamping fixture has a lot to do with

the test results. when assembling the clamping fixture, please
keep the claws away from the balance weight on the rim; be sure
to make four claws evenly contact the rim. kindly prevent bumps
during use, avoiding deformation looseness to affect measuring
accuracy.
Notice: The clamping fixture must be mounted vertically on

the tire (vertical to the ground) as pictured:
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2.4 Target Plate

3D four wheel aligner is equipped with four targets as shown
below. the target is marked with specific pattern, firstly need to fix
target to clamping fixture through locking device when begin to
use.
The firmness of the assembly between target and clamping fixture

is closely related to measuring result. kindly prevent bumping
during use, avoiding looseness affect accuracy.
Use watered soft veil to wipe target if dust appears on surface of
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target. do not wipe with chemicals such as alcohol, this will

causing surface pattern of target to be blurred and affecting
measurement accuracy.
Fix left target labeled "F" to left front tire, left target labeled "R" to
left rear tire; and fix right target labeled "F" to right front tire, right
target labeled "R" is fixed to right rear tire.
Notice: The target is mounted on the clamping fixture ,must

be tilted and forward to parallel to the marking line on the
clamping fixture, shown:
①Marking Line
2.5 Turntable
Two mechanical turntables are included in 3D aligner machine as
below shows. put turntables on front wheel position of car lift. lock
turntables avoiding rotating before vehicle drive on the lift; make
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vehicle front wheels on the central of turntable during measuring.
2.6 Steering Wheel Holder

Steering wheel holder included also in 3D aligner machine shows
as below, during measuring, kindly fix steering wheel well
according to software indicate to make sure wheels direction no
change.
2.7 Brake Pedal Depressor

There is a brake pedal depressor included, shows below. used for
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fixation of brake pedal to ensure the vehicle not moving during

measuring.
2.8 Clamping fixture Strap

Clamping fixture’s strap is an insurance of fixation between
clamping fixture and rims, which prevent clamping fixture from
falling down, avoiding damage clamping fixture and target plates.
instruction as following:
Step 1.Install clamping fixture to rims as request and locked.
make
straps go through clamping fixture as picture 1.
Step 2.According to the distance between clamping fixture and
rims, wrap the strap a few turns on clamping fixture and tighten,
as picture 2.
Step 3.Hook the strap on the wheels ,as picture 3 and 4,finished.
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Installation and Testing
Chapter 3 Installation and Testing

3.1 Installation Distance Request
1. The beam with cameras should be located directly in front of
the lift. horizontal distance from beam to middle of
turntables:2200-3000mm (2300±100mm recommended) ，as
pictured：
2. The beam must parallel to the center line of two turntable

plates on lift, as pictured:
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3. The beam's center line must be aligned with the lift 's center
line:
Notice: Well if workshop size is limited, cannot be placed as

above request. please contact equipment provider to
discuss solution, and redesign the technical part of the
equipment if necessary.
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3.2 Computer Test

 First, insert plug in socket then power on cabinet through
equipment cabinet’s right side button.
 Open the front equipment cabinet’s door and switch on
computer.
 Print a test page to check printer’s condition.
 If above test working well, means computer condition is Ok.
3.3 Whole Machine Test

 Lock the turntable first and drive vehicle on platform and drive
front wheels on center of turntables. with the stopper to block
the rear-left wheel to ensure vehicle not moveable and keep
driver safe.
 Fix four clamping fixture on wheel rims and rotating knobs to
lock well ,the claws are fixed on outer ring (or inner ring) of the
rim, claws fixed depth should be the same, please make sure
the claws position should be away from deformation area of
the rim.
 Install LF,LR,RF,RR target plate to clamping fixture according
request: to be parallel to the marking line on the clamping
fixture.
 Adjust platform’s height to the request.
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3.4 Camera Beam's Height Adjustment

 Running software program, click any key come to main
interface, click “Camera View” left and right side target plates
should be within measuring range, if not should be adjust
crossbeam height or adjust scissor lift height first to make
front targets within measuring range.
 Click “System Management” and find “Adjust Camera Beam’s
Height Manually/Automatic Tracking” button, click it and
adjust the beam’s height to make four targets within
measuring range(details will introduce in another chapter).
Notice: Beam’s height adjustment is very important for

future’s alignment, kindly process carefully, generally after
height adjusted, platform’s height no need to modify again, if
need to adjust platform’s height, camera beam’s height need
to re-adjust.
Above schedule process well, means equipment condition is

good.
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Operation Procedures
Chapter 4 Operation Procedures

4.1 Pre-Alignment
 Before alignment, communicate with driver or test drive to find
problems or abnormal phenomena. also need to know the
vehicle’s alignment measure history.
 Ask for the vehicle’s original countries, manufacturers, models,
year of manufacture etc.
 Check components and parts of chassis if there are loose or
wearing, including plastic kits, bearings, swing arms,
suspension ball joint, shock absorb, tie rod end and steering
wheel.
 Check tires pressure and size. in order to ensure accurate
measuring result, communicate with driver and take
corresponding measures if abnormal appearance on wheels,
like two front wheels’/rear wheels’ wearing patterns are
different.
4.2 Alignment Measuring

After preparation above confirmed, you can start alignment
measuring.
4.3 Alignment Adjustment

When measuring result cannot meet requirements of standard
data base, please make corresponding adjustment to fix.
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Operation Procedures
4.4 Drive Test

After finishing alignment adjustment, should have a drive test to
check if abnormal conditions are back to normal, if still in
abnormal condition, re-alignment measuring and adjustment.
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Operation Introduction
Chapter 5 Operation Introduction

Turn on the power, start computer to enter program, press any
key to main interface, as pictured:
There are 7 function button icons on the interface. when the

mouse pointer is placed on any icon, the function name will pop
up. these 7 button icons are: [Standard Alignment] 、 [Quick
Alignment] 、 [Front Wheel Alignment] 、 [Camera View] 、
[System Management] 、 [Language Select] 、 [Exit] .
Notice:
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 Press F1 button on main interface of program, full and

details user manual pop up.
 For equipment with the function of "Adjust Crossbeam
Height Automatically", before “Target Plate Calibration”
or one of the three "Basic Measurement" or separate
"Auxiliary Measurement" operation, the system will carry
out "Crossbeam Height Check". When it is found that
adjustment is needed, the system will automatically enter
the "Crossbeam Height Check" interface for adjustment,
and continue the current measurement operation after
the adjustment. If don't adjust, you can press the [Next]
button at the top of the interface, continue the current
measurement operation, as pictured:
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5.1 Standard Alignment

Standard alignment is the main measuring mode, four wheel
alignment measurement include several different measuring
options. user can select according to site request to finish the
alignment and adjustment.
In main interface, click [Standard Alignment], and “Vehicle Model
Select” inter-face coming, double click vehicle model and show
vehicle data, click [Next],screen will display new dialog and
request vehicle information input, like license plate number, tyre
model, as pictured:
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Notice:
 If tyre model inputted not conformed to the vehicle under
alignment, please re-enter correct tyre model(new input
will saved to database) to ensure the accurate
measurement result.
 Kindly input license plate number, program will save it
automatically and showed this license plate number in
print report.
Please click [Next] to continue and enter the “Measurement Item

Select” interface, as pictured:
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In this interface, there are some items can select flexible

according to request.
“√” Means the item selected
No“√” Means the item not select
Notice：
 Select "Kingpin Measurement" but ”Push Vehicle
Measurement” not selected, program will running "Push
Vehicle Measurement" automatically！
 Status of “Measurement Item Select” will be saved
automatically, next time when enter this interface again
(including computer turned off and switch on), all last
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selections will be automatically selected.
5.1.1 Check Before Alignment

Select “Check Before Alignment” in the “Measurement Item
Select” interface, come to “Check Before Alignment” interface，as
pictured：
This function mainly tells people to do the check before alignment

work, including：
 Vehicle Check
 Tyre Check
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 Lifter Check
 Clamping Fixture and Target Plate Installation
Click the left icon to display the corresponding operate in right

side, the people can follow the steps to complete the check before
alignment.
Notice ： Before perform all measurement operations, the

target plate must be tilted forward to be parallel to the
marking line on the clamping fixture!
5.1.2 Basic Measurement

The basic measurement mainly measures all parameters and
vehicle dimensions except kingpin and auxiliary parameters.
In the “Measurement Item Select” interface, you can select one of
the three methods of “Basic Measurement”: push vehicle
measurement, rotary target plate measurement, and static
measurement.
Statement：We recommend the “Push Vehicle Measurement”;

this method is with high measurement accuracy, other two
options only for the workshop room size limited.
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5.1.2.1 Push Vehicle Measurement

Select "Push Vehicle Measurement" in the "Measurement Item
Select" interface, one of three methods of “Basic Measurement”,
adjust and lock the steering wheel as required, enter the push
vehicle measurement interface, as pictured:
In "System Settings", " Push Vehicle Mode Selection", if the first

“Push Backward” measurement method is selected, the "push
backward" arrow flashes in the interface flashes and the nether
indicator light of the camera headlight panel lights up, requiring
the operator to push the car backward for measurement.
Notice: When using the measurement method of "Push
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Backward" first, be sure to install about 25 degrees of tilt

after the standard is targeted (there is a mark line at the
under end of the clamping fixture) on the clamping fixture!

“Push Forward” measurement method is selected, the "push
forward" arrow flashes in the interface flashes and the upper
the operator to push the car forward for measurement.
Forward" first, be sure to install about 10 degrees of tilt after
the standard is targeted (there is a mark line at the upper end
of the clamping fixture) on the clamping fixture!
Please stop pushing vehicle when the upper and lower indicators
of both camera's headlights are flashing and interface displays
“STOP” at the same time, as pictured:
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Seconds later, camera's front panel's upside/downside indicators

lights illuminating, the “push forward”/ “push backward” arrow
flashes in the interface, request operator push vehicle
forward/backward.
When pushing, when the indicator lights on the upper and lower
part of the camera headlight panel flash at the same time, the
"STOP" prompt appears on the interface, then STOP pushing.
In order to ensure the high-precision measurement of alignment

parameter, the following points should be noted in push vehicle
measurement:
1. When the vehicle is on the lift, please keep straight ahead
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until the vehicle reaches the turntable, and before the test will
wheel back and forth several times, to ensure the wheel in the
natural state.
2. Check for gaps or dents between runway surfaces, and check
for the cause of "jumping" when wheels roll.
3. Make sure the claws of the clamping fixture is hard fixated to
the wheel so that any release can cause shaking.
4. Make sure the vehicle is rolling forward and backward straight
ahead.
Notice:
 Vehicle push should be with uniform speed as slow as
possible to ensure the stability of vehicle when rolling.
 During all measurement processes, due to the influence
of abnormal factors such as object obstruction, strong
light interference and dirt on the target surface, camera
cannot catch the pattern of target plate, the “Camera
View” interface will pop up, when abnormal problem
solved, the interface will disappears automatically.
5.1.2.2 Rotate Target Plate Measurement

Select "Rotate Target Plate Measurement" in the "Measurement
Item Select" interface, one of three methods of “Basic
Measurement”, first carry out "Clamping Fixture and Target Plate
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Installation" operation, as pictured:
After completing to install the four clamping fixture and target

plates, click [Next] as pictured:
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According to instructions on screen, kindly rotate the

corresponding target plate to rearward till camera's upside and
downside indicator lights flashing at the same time and screen will
display “Stop”, this time, stop rotating, as pictured:
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Seconds later, according to instructions on screen, kindly rotate

the corresponding target plate to forward till camera's upside and
downside indicator lights flashing at the same time and screen will
display “Stop”, this time, stop rotating.
By that analogy, kindly process four target plate rotating according
to screen's instruction, and screen will pop up a dialog box, as
pictured:
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Complete the operation as required, click [Next] button, and the

measurement is finished.
Notice:
 Kindly loosen the knob which is locked target plate's
fixed shaft before target plate rotating (cannot be too
loose!).
 When rotating the target plate, should be slow and
uniform.
 Please make sure there is no gap between target plate
fixed shaft and clamping fixture hole's surface when
target plate rotating.
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 In order to ensure high precision measurement results,

the method of "Push Vehicle Measurement" is
recommended.
5.1.2.3 Static Measurement

Select "Static Measurement" in the "Measurement Item Select"
interface, one of three methods of “Basic Measurement”, come to
"Static Measurement" interface，as pictured:
In static measurement process interface, the infrared beam

emitted by the camera is flashing.
Measurement is finished, beam no longer flashing, bottom of
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screen will say "Finish" and the upper right corner [Next] button
usable, click [Next] button, measurement finished.
Notice: In order to ensure high precision measurement
results, the method of "Push Vehicle Measurement" is
recommended.
5.1.3 Kingpin Measurement

Select "Kingpin Measurement" in the "Measurement Item Select"
interface, first carry out "Preparation Before Alignment" operation,
as pictured:
Please in turn according to the screen prompt for (1) Remove
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turntable bolts. (2) Install the Brake Pedal Depressor. Press the
"Next" button after completion, as pictured:
Turn steering wheel to left according to indicate by arrow on the

interface, until the ball turn to green area and turns green and
"STOP" appears on the interface, at the same time, indicators
front of left and right camera flashing simultaneously, stop turning
the steering wheel.
Turn steering wheel to right according to indicate by arrow on the
interface, until the ball turn to green area and turns green and
"STOP" appears on the interface, at the same time, indicators
front of left and right camera flashing simultaneously, stop turning
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the steering wheel.

Turn steering wheel to left according to indicate by arrow on the
interface, return to the original position, and the measurement is
finished.
Notice:
 When measuring, if the wheel is not braked as required,
the measurement result will be seriously inaccurate!
5.1.4 Auxiliary Measurement

Auxiliary measurements include toe-out on turns measurement
and Lock Angles measurement.
When select toe-out on turns measurement separately, the
toe-out on turns measurement is entered; when Lock Angles
measurement is selected separately, the Lock Angles
measurement operation is entered; when the toe-out on turns
measurement and Lock Angles measurement are simultaneously
selected. enter into toe-out on turns measurement and Lock
Angles measurement simultaneously operation.
5.1.4.1 Toe-Out On Turns Measurement

toe-out on turns measurement is a valuable diagnosis
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measurement for steering fault checking and problems shooting.

Select “Toe-Out On Turns Measurement” in the "Auxiliary
Measurement" interface, “Preparation Before Alignment” is
needed if without “Kingpin Measurement”, as pictured:
Kindly click [Next], screen as pictured:
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Turn steering wheel in direction of arrow on interface, until the ball

turns to green area and turns green, “STOP” will appears on
interface, at the same time, left and right camera's indicators
flashing simultaneously, stop turning steering wheel. At this point,
turn right to indicate the arrow appears, at the same time, the
lower left of the slider shows the Toe-out on left turns.
Turn steering wheel in direction of arrow on interface, until the ball

turns to green area and turns green, “STOP” will appears on
interface, at the same time, left and right camera's indicators
flashing simultaneously, stop turning steering wheel. At this point,
turn left to indicate the arrow appears, at the same time, the lower
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right of the slider shows the Toe-out on right turns, screen as

pictured：
Straighten the steering wheel.
Notice:
 Toe-out on turns measurement is a valuable diagnostic
measurement for steering fault finding and handling.
 Alignment database generally does not contain toe-out
on turns measurement specification value, please refer to
wheel alignment user manual or vehicle factory
specification.
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5.1.4.2 Lock Angles Measurement

Lock angles is often used as a basis for steering trapezoidal arm's
checking when turning to negative toe.
select "Lock Angles Measurement" in the "Auxiliary
Measurement" interface, first carry out "Front Targets Plate
Vertical" operation, as pictured:
After the front target plate is upright, the operation of "Crossbeam

Height Check" shall be carried out, lower crossbeam height，
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ensure that the target plate does not move out of the camera view
when measuring the lock angles, as shown in the figure below:
After the operation is completed, “Preparation Before Alignment”

is needed if without do “Kingpin Measurement” or “Toe-Out On
Turns Measurement”, as pictured:
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Kindly click [Next]，screen as pictured：
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Turn steering wheel in direction of arrow on interface till steering

wheel cannot move, hold it 3 seconds. At this point, the turn right
arrow appears, at the same time, the lower left of the slider shows
the L-inner wheel lock angles and the L-outer wheel lock angles.
Turn steering wheel in direction of arrow on interface till steering

wheel cannot move, hold it 3 seconds. At this point, the turn left
arrow appears, at the same time, the lower right of the slider
shows the R-inner wheel lock angles and the R-outer wheel lock
angles, as pictured:
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Straighten the steering wheel.
If there is no " Basic Measurement" before the measurement, the

measurement is completed, otherwise, the " Front Targets Plate
Inclined Forward" window appears on the screen, as pictured:
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After the forward target plate tilts forward, the operation of

"Crossbeam Height Check" shall be carried out, restoration of
crossbeam height, as shown in the figure below:
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After the operation is completed, process according to instruction

and click [Next] to finished.
Notice:
 Alignment database generally does not contain this
specification value, please refer to wheel alignment user
manual or vehicle factory specification.
5.1.4.3 Toe-Out On Turns and Lock Angles Measurement

Select “Toe-Out On Turns Measurement” and “Lock Angles
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Measurement” in the "Auxiliary Measurement" interface, first carry

out "Front Targets Plate Vertical" operation, as pictured:
After the front target plate is upright, the operation of "Crossbeam

Height Check" shall be carried out, lower crossbeam height，
ensure that the target plate does not move out of the camera view
when measuring the lock angles, as shown in the figure below:
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After the operation is completed, “Preparation Before Alignment”

is needed if without “Kingpin Measurement”.
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Kindly click [Next]，screen as pictured：
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Turn steering wheel in direction of arrow on interface, until 20

degree(this time the ball turns to green area and turns
green)“STOP” will appears on interface, at the same time, left and
right camera's indicators flashing simultaneously, stop turning
steering wheel.
Seconds later, left turn arrow appears, toe-out on left turn data
displayed below of green area of slide bar, bottom of screen will
say “Continue turning the steering wheel uniformly till cannot
move, hold it 3 seconds.”, as pictured:
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Continue turning the steering wheel uniformly till cannot move,

hold it 3 seconds.
This time, right turn arrow appears, and left bottom of slide bar
show: left turn outer wheel and inner wheel lock angle data, as
pictured:
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Turn steering wheel in direction of arrow on interface, until 20

degree(this time the ball turns to green area and turns
green)“STOP” will appears on interface, at the same time, left and
right camera's indicators flashing simultaneously, stop turning
steering wheel.
Seconds later, right turn arrow appears, toe-out on right turn data
displayed below of green area of slide bar, bottom of screen will
say “Continue turning the steering wheel uniformly till cannot
move, hold it 3 seconds.”, as pictured:
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Continue turning the steering wheel uniformly till cannot move,

hold it 3 seconds.
This time, light turn arrow appears, and right bottom of slide bar
show: right turn outer wheel and inner wheel lock angle data, as
pictured:
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Return to original position as required.

Measurement finished if “Basic Measurement” not process before
measuring, otherwise screen will pop up “Front Target Plates
Inclined Forward”.
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After the forward target plate tilts forward, the operation of

"Crossbeam Height Check" shall be carried out, restoration of
crossbeam height, as shown in the figure below:
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After the operation is completed, press the [Next] button to finish

the measurement.
Notice:
 Alignment database generally does not contain the
specification value, please refer to wheel alignment user
manual or vehicle factory specification.
5.1.5 Vehicle Adjustment
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After completing the "Basic Measurement" and other items, the

system will enter the vehicle adjustment interface.
First enter the "Preparation Before Adjustment", as shown in the
figure:
Press [Next] after finished above preparation, enter into

“Parameter Collect” interface，as pictured:
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After collecting, system will enter into “Alignment Parameter

Adjustment” automatically, as pictured:
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The bottom of screen display “Press [Return] To Return

"Measurement Item Select" Interface!”, generally, after adjustment
finished, should be repeat "Push Vehicle Measurement", so that
the four tyres are in normal posture to ensure accurate
measurement data.
All the alignment parameters are displayed on the middle of

screen, when adjusting, the data displayed on the screen changes
as the adjustment.
There is a "alignment parameters" bar on the top of the screen

and three buttons on the right. You can select the corresponding
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buttons according to your needs and enter the corresponding

alignment parameters interface for adjustment.
If click the "Rear Wheel Parameters" button, shown in the figure

below:
The rear wheel alignment parameters are displayed on the middle

of screen, when adjusting, the data displayed on the screen
changes as the adjustment.

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If click the "Front Wheel Parameters" button, shown in the figure

below:
The front wheel alignment parameters are displayed on the

middle of screen, when adjusting, the data displayed on the
screen changes as the adjustment.

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If click the "Alignment Parameters" button, the program returns

the " Alignment Parameters " adjustment interface.
In all the "Alignment Parameters Adjustment" interfaces:

Click [Return], return to “Measuring Item Select” interface.
Click [Back], back to previous step "kingpin Measurement" or
"Basic Measurement" one of three ways of measuring interface.
Click [Next],come to “Vehicle Size Adjustment” interface, and
the screen is shown as follows:
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measurement data.
All the vehicle size are displayed on the middle of screen, when
adjusting, the data displayed on the screen changes as the
adjustment.
There is a "Vehicle Size" bar on the top of the screen and three
buttons on the right. You can select the corresponding buttons
according to your needs and enter the corresponding vehicle size
interface for adjustment.
If click the "Wheel Offset, Wheelbase" button, shown in the figure

below:
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The wheel offset, wheelbase parameters are displayed on the

If click the "Lateral Offset, Track Width" button, shown in the figure
below:
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The lateral offset, track width parameters are displayed on the

If click the "Vehicle Size" button, the program returns the "Vehicle
Size " adjustment interface.
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In all the "Vehicle Size Adjustment" interfaces:

Click [Return], return to “Measuring Item Select” interface.
Click [Back], back to previous step “Alignment Parameter
Adjustment” interface.
Click [Next],come to “Attention” interface, and the screen is
shown as follows:
For some vehicles, use the car diagnosis device (scanner) to zero
the steering wheel angle to prevent steering wheel not being
straight.
Attention interface will keep around 2 seconds and then come to
“Print Report” interface，screen show：
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 Press keyboard Shift +Alt Or Shift +Ctrl switch the language

input method.
 Click [Print] to pop up print interface, print directly.
 Click [Save] to save this report, people can search this report
from “Customer Data” in future.
 Click [Unit Setting] can change data unit.
 Click [Return], return to “Measuring Item Select” interface.
 Click [Back], back to previous step “Rear Wheel Adjustment”
interface.
 Click [Exit], alignment finished, and back to main interface of
program.
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Notice：
 There are [Lift adjustment] and [Suspension adjustment]
buttons above the adjustment interface, when the whole
vehicle needs to be lifted or suspended for adjustment,
you can press this button to enter the lift or suspension
adjustment process, for specific operations, please see
the section "Buttons on the top of the screen and some
operation instructions".
 If the rear wheel parameter was different with original
parameter and need to be adjusted, the camber should be
adjusted first, then toe angle, normally, when the arrow
turns green and points to green area, at the same time the
right and left parameter are symmetric to each other
(basically the same), it means the real wheel condition is
qualified.
 If front wheel parameter do not match original parameter,
please in turn adjust castor, camber, and then toe,
normally the parameters are qualified when the left and
right values are as close as possible and they are in
green area.
 In some occasions, in order to fix the pulling problem
caused by special reason(chassis deformation, tyre in
cone shape, unqualified& not adjustable castor and so
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on), the right and left values can be not close, but they
should be in green area.
 Vehicle size parameters are helpful for faulty car repairs.
 In the measurement data interface, move the mouse on
any parameter, the parameter’s name will pop up
automatically.
 For all adjustment interfaces, click [Unit Settings] to
change the display unit; Click [Unit Setting] button on the
top of the vehicle size adjustment interface, the
parameter unit of the interface will be changed to the new
unit representation, and the interface pattern will also be
changed to the new unit representation pattern.
 Click [Adjustment Information] button, some vehicle
models can display adjustment animation.
5.2 Quick Alignment

Quick alignment function designed for 1)Only measuring main
alignment parameters 2)Experienced alignment master, the
operate schedule simple and fast.
In main interface, click [Quick Alignment], and “Vehicle Model
Select” inter-face coming, double click vehicle model and show
original database, click [Next],screen will display new dialog and
request tyre information input, like license plate number, tyre size,
as pictured:
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Notice: If tyre model inputted not conformed to the vehicle

under alignment, please re-enter correct tyre model(new
input will saved to database) to ensure the accurate
measurement result.
Click [Save] in “Vehicle Information”, enter the "Push Vehicle

Measurement" interface, the “Push Rearward Arrow” flashes in
the interface, same time camera's front panel's downside indicator
light illuminating, request operator push vehicle rearward, as
pictured:
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Seconds later, the “Push forward arrow”/ “Push backward arrow”

flashes in the interface, same time camera's front panel's
upside/downside indicators lights illuminating, request operator
push vehicle forward/backward, please stop pushing vehicle till
the upper and lower indicators of both camera's headlights are
flashing and interface displays “STOP” at the same time, end of
operation.
In “System Setting” if “Quick Alignment Mode” select “No” means

“Kingpin Measurement” will not process during quick alignment
measuring, and program will come to “Preparation Before
In “System Setting” if “Quick Alignment Mode” select “Yes” means
“Kingpin Measurement” will process during quick alignment
measuring, and program will come to “Kingpin Measurement”
interface, as pictured:
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The status bar at the bottom of the screen shows "Click [Next] to
Skip [Kingpin Measurement]", click [Next] can skip "Kingpin
Measurement" operation.
Operate according to “Kingpin Measurement” request，system will
come to “Preparation Before Adjustment” interface after
finished, as pictured:
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Interface animation will keep around 2 seconds and then come to

“Parameter Collect” interface automatically，screen show：
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After collecting finished, program will come to “Quick Alignment

Parameter Adjustment” automatically, as pictured:
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The bottom of screen display “Press [Return] To Return "Push

Vehicle Measurement" Interface!”, generally, after adjustment
measurement data.
All the alignment parameters are displayed on the middle of

as the adjustment.
Notice:
 If the rear wheel parameter was different with original
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parameter and need to be adjusted, the camber should be

adjusted first, then toe angle, normally, when the arrow
turns green and points to green area, at the same time the
right and left parameter are symmetric to each other
(basically the same), it means the real wheel condition is
qualified.
green area.
 In some occasions, in order to fix the pulling problem
caused by special reason(chassis deformation, tyre in
cone shape, unqualified& not adjustable castor and so
on), the right and left values can be not close, but they
should be in green area.
 Click [Unit Setting] to change unit display, click
[Adjustment Information] to check instruction video, click
[Print] to print the interface.
After ” Quick Alignment Parameter Adjustment”

Click [Return], return to “Push Vehicle Measurement”.
“Push Vehicle Measurement” interface.
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Click [Next], come to “Print Report” interface, as pictured:

input method.
 Click [Return], return to “Push Vehicle Measurement”
interface.
 Click [Back], back to previous step “Quick Alignment
Parameter Adjustment” interface.
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 Click [Exit], alignment finished, and back to main interface of

program.
5.3 Front Wheel Alignment

If want to get front wheel alignment parameters data, people can
click [Front Wheel Alignment], process front wheel’s alignment
click [Front Wheel Alignment] in main interface and “Vehicle
Model Select” interface coming, double click vehicle model and
show original database, click [Next], screen will display new dialog
and request tyre information input, like license plate number, tyre
size, as pictured:
Click [Save] and click “Measurement Item Select(Front Wheel
Alignment)”, as pictured:
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In this interface, there are some items people can select freely.
“√” Means The Item Was Selected
No“√” Means The Item Not Select
Notice：
 Select "Kingpin Measurement" but ”Push Vehicle
Measurement” not selected, program will running "Push
Vehicle Measurement" automatically！
 Status of “Measurement Items Select” will be saved
automatically, next time when you enter this interface
again (including computer turned off and switch on), all
last selections will be automatically selected.
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Front wheel alignment schedule is similar with standard

measurement, kindly reference relative instruction to chapter of
standard measurement.
Complete all measurement operations to adjust the parameters of

the front wheel, the interface of "Front Wheel Parameter
Adjustment" is shown in the figure below:

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measurement data.
All the front wheel parameters are displayed on the middle of

as the adjustment.
Click [Return], program will return to “Measurement Item Select”.

If it's "Lift adjustment" or "Suspension adjustment", program will
enter into “Put The Vehicle Down” interface, after the put the
vehicle down, it will return to the "Measurement item selection"
interface.
“Push Vehicle Measurement” interface.
Other operations are the same as "Standard Alignment".
Notice:
 Above adjustment interfaces, there are [Lift adjustment]
and [Suspension adjustment] buttons, when the whole
vehicle needs to be lifted and adjusted, or the vehicle
needs to be suspended, click this button to enter the
lifting adjustment or suspension adjustment process, for
specific operations, please see the section "Buttons on
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the top of the screen and some operation instructions".

green area.
 Sometimes, in order to remedy the deviation caused by
other reasons (like beam unsquared, tyre is tapered,
kingpin parameters unqualified and difficult to adjust
etc.), the left and right parameter values allow to be
asymmetrical, but the pointer should be guaranteed to be
green and point to the green zone.
 Click [Unit Setting] to change unit display, click
[Adjustment Information] to check adjustment video.
 Rear wheel cannot install target plate during front wheel
alignment measuring.
 In order to ensure high precision measurement results,
the method of "Standard Alignment" is recommended.
5.4 Camera View

Click [Camera View] in the main program interface, or pop up
“Camera View” during measurement, as pictured:
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“Left Side”: Left cameras captured the real time scene, and “Right
Side” :Right cameras captured the real time scene.
Notice：during all measurement processes, due to abnormal

factors such as object blocking, strong light interference,
and dirt on the target plate surface, camera cannot catch the
pattern of target plate, the “camera view” interface will pop
up. when abnormal problem solved, the interface will
disappears automatically.
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5.5 System Management

Click [System Management] in the main program interface, as
pictured，the system management module provides variety of
useful programs for users.
 Company Information: click it and come to Company

Information interface, click [Modify], user input workshop
information and click [Save] to save, can be used for printing
reports.
 Customer Data: all saved customer "Alignment Report" are
available.
 Alignment Database: the vehicle data of relevant models can
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be inquired, and the frequent vehicle and data of self added

models can be set.
 System Setting: can select program run mode, quick
alignment mode, push vehicle mode and audio console
settings.
 Adjust Crossbeam Height Manually/Automatically: adjust
crossbeam height manually/automatically, to make four target
plate imagine inside of camera view.
 Target Plate Calibration: calibration must be carried out in
strict accordance with the calibration process, otherwise there
will be significant errors in some measurement results!
 Calibrating The Relative Camera Position: the relative
position of the two cameras was calibrated in factory, user
cannot use this function without authorization, otherwise the
measurement may be inaccurate.
5.5.1 Company Information

Click [Company Information] in the "System Management"
interface, as pictured:
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 Click [Modify] button, the fill-in column at the bottom of screen

will be highlighted, enter the relevant content, and click [Save]
button to save the data.
 Press keyboard Shift+Alt or Shift+Ctrl to switch language
input method.
Notice: The company, address information should be as

accurate, concise as possible, when printing inspection
report, these information will be printed.
5.5.2 Customer Data

Click [Customer Data] in the "System Management" interface,
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come to interface of “Search”, as pictured:
All saved alignment report are listed in the box on the left side of
the screen, with the [Display] button at the bottom of the box.
Right side of screen is the search criteria, when search criteria:
Filled in all -- click [Search] button, the alignment reports meet
all conditions in left side will display inside box.
Fill in partial -- click [Search] button, the alignment report in
the left side meets these partial conditions will display inside
box.
Not filled in -- all alignment reports in left side will not change
after click [Search] button.
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Click [Display] button will come to next interface ("Alignment

Report" interface), showing all reports inside of left box, as
pictured:
Click [Next], will show next alignment report.

Click [Back ], will show last alignment report.
Click [Return], return to “Search” interface.
Click [Exit], return to “System Management” interface.
Click [Alignment]:
1. Save the client name、license plate number、Vin、vehicle
name、mileage value Km、year etc. recorded in the current
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alignment report.
2. Go to the “Measurement Item Select” interface and
alignment according to selected measurement item.
3. After alignment finished, display the saved client name,
license plate number, Vin, vehicle name and mileage
value Km information into the corresponding column of
"Print Report" and save it.
4. Click [Next] or [Exit] button in “Print Report” interface,
return to “Alignment Report”.
5.5.3 Alignment Database

Software system including world-wild 20,000 different kind of
vehicle database, click [Alignment Database] in “System
Management”, first enter to “Vehicle Select” interface, we supplied
3 kind of database for customer select flexible:
 Worldwide Vehicle
 Self Add Vehicle
 Frequent Vehicle
As pictured:
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Select correct vehicle maker, model according to vehicle’s logo,

double click or click [Next], system will show this vehicle’s original
data, as pictured:
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Quick Search Function：

In order to select inspected vehicle model quickly, people can click
“Search” button, which is in right-side of alignment database
selection bar, click “Searching” button and popped up “Search
Manufacture, Vehicle Model”, input search conditions, the
interface will display all vehicles that matches the search
conditions, as pictured:
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Kindly move your mouse to the correct inspected vehicle model

and click to select it, click downside “Display” button or double
click the selected model, as pictured:
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Screen will display the four wheel alignment parameters of the

car.
Add Frequent Vehicles To The “Frequent Vehicle” Database

Function:
In “Vehicle Select” interface, want to set the vehicle as frequent
vehicle? kindly click [Set As Frequent Vehicle] will pop up “Are
You Sure Add It To [Frequent Vehicle Database]?”, as pictured:
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The following dialog box pops up in the "Vehicle Data" interface,

as pictured:
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Click [Yes], the vehicle was added to “Frequent Vehicle” database,

you can select this vehicle from “Frequent Vehicle” database
directly next time.
Add New Vehicle Parameters To “Self Add Vehicle”

Database Function
In “Vehicle Select” interface, click "Self Add Vehicle" database
button in the database bar, the [Add Vehicle] button in the
button area above is illuminated, as pictured：
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Click [Add Vehicle] button, interface will pop up another two

interfaces, as pictured:
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User can input relative parameters and click [Ok] to save, then the
self-added vehicle will be added to “Self Add Vehicle” database,
you can select this vehicle model from “Self Add Vehicle”
database directly next time.
Press the keyboard Shift +Alt or Shift +Ctrl to switch the language
input method.
5.5.4 System Setting

Click [System Setting] in the "System Management" or at top of
any program interface, as pictured:
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Program Run Mode

Demo: No need to connect camera, press [↑], [↓] on keyboard to
change the value of the measured parameters in the interface.
Press [←], [→] on keyboard to move the position of the ball in the
interface.
Measurement: Camera must be connected during measurement.
Notice: The selection status of "Program Run Mode" is not
saved, that is, it exits after the measurement program is
executed, and if program started again. The program running
mode's default will be "Measurement".
Quick Alignment Mode
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When operator process quick alignment mode, if "Kingpin

Measurement" need measuring, select ○ ahead of [Yes], if
"Kingpin Measurement" no need measuring, select ○ ahead of
[No].
Notice: System will automatically save the selection status of
“Quick Alignment Mode” (including computer is shut down
and turned on again), next time when process quick
alignment, will decide “Kingpin Measuring” or not according
to this selection.
Audio Console
In special customer requirements, will equipped with dedicated
speakers, [System Settings] interface, can perform background
music and voice settings.
Users can set "Mute" or listen to music they like.
Set the volume and speed, click [Test], after satisfaction, click the
[Next] button to set success.
Notice: The selection status of “Audio Console” will be saved
automatically, next time when enter this interface (including
computer is turned off and on), last selection will be selected
automatically.
Push Vehicle Mode Select

Generally, the push vehicle measurement adopt method of "push
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backward" first. The "push forward" first measurement method is

selected by the [Push forward] button, which is for the customers
who are inconvenient to use the push backward due to the short
lifter.
Select the [Push forward] button, and "Push Vehicle
Measurement" will select push forward first, then push backward
to complete the push vehicle measurement.
Select the [Push backward] button, and "Push Vehicle
Measurement" will select push backward first, then push forward
to complete the push vehicle measurement.
Notice: the selection state of "Push vehicle mode select" will
be saved automatically (including after the computer is
turned off and turned on), the next time the vehicle is
measured, it will be decided whether to use the push forward
or push backward first according to this choice.
5.5.5 Adjust Crossbeam Height Manually

Click [Adjust Crossbeam Height Manually] in the "System
Management" interface, first come to "Warning" interface, as
pictured:
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Notice: Tyre model must be correctly input, otherwise the

adjusted crossbeam height cannot meet the detection of
different heights vehicles.
After warning read, input correct tyres model, click [Next] button to
continue, the [Adjust Crossbeam Height Manually] interface is
displayed as pictured:
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First adjust the targets plate on vehicle to camera's visible range,
camera will automatically capture the target plate and displays the
targets images in camera's view in real time, the bottom of screen
will indicates expected millimeter (mm) value to rise or decrease,
manually lift the crossbeam according to the position of target
plate in camera view, make crossbeam height to the required
range.
When system finished crossbeam height adjustment, screen
displays “Crossbeam Height Meet Request ”, means adjustment
successful.
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Notice:
 Adjusting crossbeam height is a fine adjustment process,
first, vehicle must lift to visible range of the cameras.
 Move the crossbeam up and down slowly, make the
camera identify two front target plate position accurately
at this time.
 After the installation of the equipment and the lifter, the
height of every time lift up is determined, after the
implementation of this procedure, there is no need to
make any adjustment, except for the positioning of some
vehicles with large or small size tyres, which may need to
be readjusted.
5.5.6 Adjust Crossbeam Height Automatically

Click [Adjust Crossbeam Height Automatically] in the "System
pictured:
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Notice: Tyre model must be correctly input, otherwise the

adjusted crossbeam height cannot meet the detection of
different heights vehicles.
After warning read, input correct tyres model, click [Next] button to
continue, the [Adjust Crossbeam Height Automatically] interface is
displayed as pictured:
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Camera will drive the motor lifting crossbeam according to target
plate's position, if the target plate cannot be found within the lifting
range of crossbeam, a dialog box will pop up to remind camera
cannot find target plate, at this time, adjust platform's height and
raise the target plate on vehicle to visible height of camera.
When program completes crossbeam height adjustment, screen

displays “Crossbeam height meet request”, means adjustment
has been successful.
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Notice:
 Adjusting crossbeam height is a fine adjustment process,
first, vehicle must lift to visible range of the cameras.
 After the installation of the equipment and the lifter, the
height of every time lift up is determined, after the
implementation of this procedure, there is no need to
make any adjustment, except for the positioning of some
vehicles with large or small size tyres, which may need to
be readjusted.
5.5.7 Target Plate Calibration

Statement：calibration must be carried out in strict
accordance with the calibration process, otherwise there will
be significant errors in some measurement results!
Click [Target Plate Calibration] in the "System Management"
interface, first come to "Warning" interface, as pictured:
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After warning read, click [Next] to continue, interface will pop up

“Passwords”, enter passwords and click [Ok], later, the arrow of
“Push Rearward” flashing in the screen and camera's downside
indicators flashing simultaneously, require people to push vehicle
rearwards, as pictured:
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Seconds later, camera's front panel's upside/downside indicators

lights illuminating, the “Push forward arrow”/ “Push backward
arrow” flashes in the interface, request operator push vehicle
forward/backward.
When pushing, when the indicator lights on the upper and lower
part of the camera headlight panel flash at the same time, the
"STOP" prompt appears on the interface, then STOP pushing.
Repeat above schedule 3 times, target plate calibration finished,

as pictured：
In order to ensure the high-precision measurement of alignment
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parameter, the following points should be noted in push vehicle

measurement:
1. When the vehicle is on the lift, please keep straight ahead
until the vehicle reaches the turntable, and before the test will
wheel back and forth several times, to ensure the wheel in the
natural state.
2. Check for gaps or dents between runway surfaces, and check
for the cause of "jumping" when wheels roll.
3. Make sure the claws of the clamping fixture is hard fixated to
the wheel so that any release can cause shaking.
4. Make sure the vehicle is rolling forward and backward straight
ahead.
Notice:
 During all measurement processes, due to the influence
of abnormal factors such as object obstruction, strong
light interference and dirt on the target surface, camera
cannot catch the pattern of target plate, the “Camera
View” interface will pop up, when abnormal problem
solved, the interface will disappears automatically.
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5.5.8 Calibrating the Relative Camera Position

Statement: The relative position of the two cameras was
calibrated in factory, user cannot use this function without
authorization, otherwise the measurement may be
inaccurate.
Click [Calibrating The Relative Camera Position] in the "System

pictured:
After warning read, “Passwords” interface will pop up after you

click [Next], input passwords and click [Ok], show “Calibrating The
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Relative Camera Position” interface, as pictured:
 Put calibration tool on right platform, process calibration 3

times according to screen indication.
 Put calibration tool on left platform, process calibration 3 times
according to screen indication.
 Put calibration tool on right and left platform, process
calibration 5 times according to screen indication.
When final a calibration process finished, system will say

“Calibration Finished”，means calibrate successfully.
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5.6 Language Select

Click [Language Select] in program main interface, can select
software language you need, as pictured:
5.7 Exit
Click [Exit], exit software program and back to computer desktop.
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5.8 Buttons On The Top Of The Screen And Some Operation

Instructions
5.8.1 [Help] Button
Click F1 or click [Help] in any program interface, can come to help
system, to help customer understand quickly we designed
different help system page content will subject to different
interface content, means help system page content is the same
with site program interface content, interface of “Kingpin
Measurement” click [Help], as pictured:
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Notice: Press F1 button on main interface of program, full

and details user manual pop up.
5.8.2 [Back] Button

Any program interface to click [Back],system will back to previous
step interface.
In some program interface, [Return] button is grey color, means
[Return] function was forbidden.
5.8.3 [Next] Button

Any program interface to click [Next], system will come to next
operate interface.
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In some program interface, [Next] button is grey color, means

[Next] function was forbidden.
5.8.4 [Exit] Button

Any program interface to click [Exit], system will come to program
main interface, as pictured:
5.8.5 [Return] Button

In all the adjustment interfaces, press [Return] button, program
will return back to “Measurement Item Select”. If it's "Lift
adjustment" or "Suspension adjustment", program will enter into
“Put The Vehicle Down” interface, after the put the vehicle down, it
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will return to the "Measurement item selection" interface. If in

“quick alignment” mode, the program returns to the “Push Vehicle
Measurement” interface.
"Alignment Report" interface Press [Return] button to return to the

previous page "Search" interface.
5.8.6 [Unit Setting] Button

At the top of all the parameter adjustments and the "print report"
screen, there is a [Unit Setting] button, click it and “Parameter Unit
Setting” interface coming, as pictured:
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 Angular unit: if select “degree minute” show (e.g.1º15ˊ) ,

please select [Minute] button; if select “degree” show
（e.g.1.25º）,please select [Degree] button.
 Length unit: if select “millimeter” show (e.g.-4.5mm),
please select [MM] button; if select “inch” show (e.g.-0.177”),
please select [Inch] button.
 Toe unit: expressed in length unit, please select [Expressed In
Length Unit] button, if expressed in angular unit, please select
[Expressed In Angular Unit] button.
 Vehicle size unit: expressed in length unit, please select
[Expressed In Length Unit] button, if expressed in angular unit,
please select [Expressed In Angular Unit] button.
Notice：We suggest toe angle unit show with angular unit, it
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does not need to calculate based on tire model to minimize

errors in measurement accurate.
5.8.7 [Adjustment Instruction] Button

Above all the adjustment interfaces, there is a button [Adjustment
Instruction] , click the button to pop up the "Adjustment
Information" interface, as pictured:
People can click left side button to check adjustment video for
reference and adjust accordingly.
Notice: Some vehicle models have no adjustment instruction
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or only part of the instruction.
5.8.8 [Print] Button

[Print] button designed in upside of “Print Report” and “Alignment
Report” interface only click [Print], printer will print out the present
interface content.
5.8.9 [Save] Button

[Save] button designed in upside of “Print Report” and “Company
Information” interface only click [Save], program will save present
interface content of “Print Report” and “Company Information”.
5.8.10 [Alignment] Button

[Alignment] button designed in upside of “Alignment Report”
Interface only, click [Alignment]:
a) Save the information such as the owner's name, vehicle
number, frame number vin, vehicle name, mileage value,
and production age recorded in the current test report.
b) Enter “Measurement Item Select” interface and alignment
according to selected measurement item.
c) After the alignment finished, come to “Print Report”
interface, and display the saved owner's name, vehicle
brand number, frame number vin, vehicle name, and
mileage value information in the corresponding column of
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“Print Report” and save it.

d) Press the [Next] or [Exit ] button in “Print Report” interface
to return to the alignment report interface.
5.8.11 [Lift Adjustment] Button

In all adjustment interfaces, click the [Lift Adjustment] button
above to enter the "Lift the Vehicle Up" interface, as shown in the
figure:
Kindly adjust lift platform's height according to request.

If the equipment with function of automatic target tracking, this
time computer program will control and adjust crossbeam height
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automatically according to lift height.

If equipment without automatic target tracking function, when lift
rises to the required height, click [Next] to enter the “Adjust
Crossbeam Height” interface, as pictured:
According to screen bottom’s status bar’s indication, adjust

crossbeam height up and down manually till status bar’s show
“Crossbeam Height Meet Request!”.
After the height of the beam meets the requirements, click the
[Next] button to enter the adjustment interface. The operation of
the adjustment interface is the same as the section of "Vehicle
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Adjustment".
After the adjustment, enter the "Attention" prompt interface, and
the screen will be displayed as shown in the figure below:
straight.
“Attention” interface will keep 2 seconds and then come to “Print
Report” interface automatically, as pictured:
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input method.
 Click [Back], back to previous step “Alignment Parameter
Click [Return] or [Exit] come to ”Put the Vehicle Down” interface,

as pictured:
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If equipment with automatic target tracking function, the computer

will now control crossbeam tracking the lift’s height automatically .
Well if equipment without function of automatic target tracking

function, when platform down to the request height, kindly press
[Next] button, software will come to "Adjust Crossbeam Height
Manually" interface, as pictured:
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Kindly adjust crossbeam height according to indication of bottom

of this interface till it said: crossbeam height meet request!
Click the [Next] button, if the [Return] button is clicked in the

adjustment or print report interface, the program will return to the
"Measurement item selection" interface, otherwise, the program
returns to the program main interface.
5.8.12 [Suspension Adjustment] Button

In all the adjustment interfaces, click the [Suspension Adjustment]
button at the top to enter the interface of "Remove turntable and
sideslip plate bolts", as pictured:
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After the above operation, click the [Next] button to enter the "Lift
the Vehicle Up" interface, as pictured:
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automatically according to lift height.
If equipment without automatic target tracking function, when lift’s
secondary jack rises to the required height, click [Next] to enter
the “Adjust Crossbeam Height Manually” interface, as pictured:
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According to screen bottom’s status bar’s indication, adjust

crossbeam height up and down manually till status bar’s show
“Crossbeam Height Meet Request!”.
After the height of the beam meets the requirements, click the
[Next] button to enter the adjustment interface. The operation of
the adjustment interface is the same as the section of "Vehicle
Adjustment".
After the adjustment, enter the "Attention" prompt interface, and
the screen will be displayed as shown in the figure below:
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straight.
“Attention” interface will keep 2 seconds and then come to “Print
Report” interface automatically, as pictured:
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input method.
 Click [Back], back to previous step “Alignment Parameter
Click [Return] or [Exit] come to ”Put the Vehicle Down” interface,

as pictured:
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automatically down to the height of secondary jack to main
platform’s height.
If equipment without automatic target tracking function, when lift’s

secondary jack down to the main platform height, click [Next] to
enter the ”Adjust Crossbeam Height Manually” interface, as
pictured:
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Kindly adjust crossbeam height according to indication of bottom

of this interface till it said: crossbeam height meet request!
Click the [Next] button, if the [Return] button is clicked in the

adjustment or print report interface, the program will return to the
"Measurement item selection" interface, otherwise, the program
returns to the program main interface.
5.8.13 Preparation Before Alignment

The measurement items, which request to turn steering, need to
make some preparation before alignment, as pictured:
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Notice: because these items need to turn steering wheel, so

release the turntable bolts is necessary, but brake pedal
depressor install is must be done! otherwise, side slip occur
when steering wheel turning, will result in serious inaccurate
measuring data.
5.8.14 Preparation Before Adjustment

Before the vehicle adjustment operation, necessary preparation
works are required, as pictured:
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 Remove turntable and sideslip plate bolts to allow the

turntable and sideslip plate to slide in any direction during
adjustment.
 Install brake pedal depressor to brake the wheel, the purpose
is to prevent the wheels from moving on the turntable and
sideslip plate during adjustment, which affect the alignment
parameter detection.
 Adjusting and lock steering wheel is necessary! otherwise, the
steering wheel will not straight forward after adjustment.
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Maintenance
Appendix A Maintenance
1 Camera’s Maintenance
 The left and right cameras are fixed at the ends of the beam. it
is forbidden to be placed near the source of radiation and heat.
it is strictly prohibited to be placed in an environment close to
explosion, heat, cold and humidity.
 Do not shake and hit the beam.
 Long-Term use will accumulate a certain amount of dust and
oil in front of the camera lens; therefore, regularly scrub with a
neutral detergent or anhydrous alcohol. do not touch the
camera lens with oily or corrosive substances.
 Do not disassemble the camera, tamper internal wiring and
boards to avoid damage to internal components.
2 Target Plate’s Maintenance

 The target fixed shaft should be cleaned regularly and filled
with a small amount of lubricating oil to ensure free access in
clamping fixture.
 Long-Term use will accumulate a certain amount of dust and
oil on the target pattern; therefore, it should be periodically
scrubbed with a neutral detergent or anhydrous alcohol. it is
forbidden to contact the surface of the target pattern with oily
and corrosive substances.
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Maintenance
 Care should be taken during use, do not throw and falling, so

that not deformed the target pattern, resulting in serious errors
in the measurement data.
3 Clamping fixture’s Maintenance

 Clamping fixture should be regularly cleaned and add a small
amount of lubricant on it to ensure targeted pan can easy
insert to access.
 Use process should be careful, do not throw, so as not to
cause clamping fixture deformation.
 Attention more to the clamping fixture jaws, claws stuck on
wheel rims, should be carefully aligned and do not damage
claws; when need to place the clamping fixture on the ground,
pay attention to the jaw.
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Knowledge of Wheel Alignment
Appendix B Knowledge of Wheel Alignment

1 When Wheel Alignment Required
 The driver has to firmly hold the steering wheel to maintain a
straight-ahead driving.
 Abnormal wear of tires occurred, such as single side wear,
concave-convexity wear and featheriness wear.
 Too heavy or too light steering, or shaking at high-speed
driving.
 When the tire(s), steering joint or shock absorb are replaced.
 When the vehicle is impacted.
 When the vehicle has driven for the first 3000km or 10000km.
2 Alignment Parameters
The wheel alignment is mainly consisting of camber, caster, toe-in,
kingpin inclination, Toe-out on turns, wheelbase difference, tread
difference, etc. they are designed mainly to improve the steering
performance and driving stability of the vehicle, and reduce tire
wear.
2.1 Camber
Camber: see from vehicle's front to rear, the angle between the
center-line of the wheel and the vertical line, outward is positive
and inward is negative, as shown following:
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Camber Unit: degree, rear wheel camber is measured in the

forward straight position. the front wheel camber is measured
according to the manufacturer's instructions (measured when the
two toe values are equal or each individual toe is zero).
2.2 Toe-in
Rear Wheel Toe In (Individual Toe): refers to the angle between
the center-line of the vehicle and the center-line of the wheel, toe
in value will be positive if front wheel of vehicle is in inner side of
vehicle’s center-line , outer side is negative.
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Front wheel toe in(individual toe):refers to the angle between the

geometric axis of the car (thrust line) and the centerline of the
wheel. the value will be positive if front wheel is facing inside of
center extension line of vehicle, otherwise will be negative.
The sum of toe (total toe): the sum of toe of the two wheels on the
left and right sides of the coaxial. the toe is usually measured by
the angle relative to the center of the wheel, but it can also be
expressed in millimeters where the diameter of the rim is known.
2.3 Thrust angle

Thrust angle defined as the angle formed by the angle bisector
(thrust line) of the total toe of the rear wheel of the vehicle and the
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center-line of the vehicle，as pictured:
The thrust angle is defined as positive when the thrust line is

towards left and negative when the line is towards right. if the
thrust angle is not zero, the vehicle will have the side-moving
trend. in this case, adjust the front toe-in of the drive wheels first,
and then adjust the toe-in of driven wheels.
2.4 Castor
Caster is the tilting of the kingpin either forwards or backwards
from vertical, as viewed from side of the vehicle, when the king pin
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is tilted backwards from the vertical, caster is positive, when the

king pin is tilted forwards, caster is negative, as pictured:
The caster ensures the wheel is driven forward, and like the
Kingpin, it also produces a restoring force that causes the wheel
return to straight forward.
2.5 Kingpin Inclination

Kingpin Inclination (KPI/SAI) is the angle of inclination of the king
pin towards the center-line of the vehicle from the vertical, as
pictured:
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Correct Kingpin inclination can equalize the loads applied on

bearings so they can be more durable and the control of steering
is improved.
Without the inclination, the control of the steering may be affected;
further more vehicle weight and the ground counter-force may
cause significant stress in the axle and finally damage the axle.
Correct inclination of king pin is also helpful for the vehicle to
restore its straight-ahead position after steering. kingpin
inclination is determined when the vehicle suspension is designed.
it is not service adjustable.
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2.6 Kingpin Offset / Scrub Radius

Kingpin is the distance: from the joint point of rotation axis and the
ground, to the central point of the tire contact to the ground,
watched from the front of the car.
Kingpin is highly relevant to the camber and castor. adjusting
camber and castor will result in kingpin offset changes.
Kingpin can be negative or positive. it’s positive when the joint
point of rotation axis and the ground is at inner side of the wheel;
otherwise it’s negative.
2.7 Wheel Offset

Wheel Offset is also known as setback. it is the deviation between
connection line between the center point of two wheels at the
same axle, and the vertical line to the thrust line.
It is positive when the right wheel is at the front than left wheel;
otherwise, it’s negative, as pictured:
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2.8 Wheelbase Difference

Wheelbase difference is defined as the angle between the joint
line of the center of two rear wheels and that of the front wheels.
It is positive when distance between the center of the right wheels
is large than that of left wheels; and negative otherwise.
If the tread is available from the Vehicle Datas, then the
wheelbase difference can be also expressed by angle, as
pictured:
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2.9 Lateral Offset

Lateral offset refers to the deviation between central axis of two
wheels at the same side, and the thrust line.
It’s positive when the front wheel is at outer side than the rear
wheel; otherwise, it’s negative, as pictured:
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If the wheelbase of the car is known, the lateral offset can also be
expressed in millimeters or inches.
2.10 Track Width Difference

Track difference is defined as the angle between the joint line of
the ground-contact point of left wheels and that of the right
wheels.
It Is positive when distance between the center of the rear wheels
is large than that of front wheels; and negative otherwise.
If the wheelbases are available from the Vehicle Datas, then the
track difference can be also expressed by angle, as pictured:
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If the front and rear axle's wheelbase are known, the wheel
difference can be expressed in millimeters or inches.
2.11 Toe-Out On Turns

Toe-out on turns is defined as the angle difference of two front
wheels on turning 20°, as pictured:
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In wheel swerving, in turn angle is generally bigger than out-turn

angle for about 2°, it ensures that vehicle could successfully
swerve over with the instantaneous center of rear axle extension
line as center of circle.
Also, the resistance will be stronger when in turn angle is bigger.
vehicle will turn to the side with stronger resistance and make
swerving easier.
2.12 Lock Angles

Front wheel turns to the extreme position to the left or right, the
angle between the center-line of the wheel and the center-line of
the car. maximum steering angle is often used as a basis for
checking the steering trapezoidal arm when turning to the
negative toe.
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The maximum steering angle actually consists of two data: one is

the maximum steering angle of the inner wheel; the other is the
maximum steering angle of the outer wheel. the maximum
steering angle of a typical car is between 30 and 40 degrees.
If this angle changes, the main impact on the car is: car running
deviation, noise when steering, steering wheel shaking and heavy
steering, etc., in extreme cases, vehicle rollover may occur.
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5.1.2 Basic Measurement ................................................................... 26

1 Camera’s Maintenance...................................................................... 141

Welcome to use Battle-Axe 3D Wheel Aligner.

1.2 Function and Characteristic

the main parameters such as caster, camber, toe and thrust

Statement: As long as totally alignment vehicle strictly

1.4 Environmental requirements

Chapter 2 Overall Structures

1、Industrial Camera；2、Display；3、Keyboard Mouse；4、Printer；

2.1 Main unit

2.2 Camera Beam Component

2.2.1 Camera Beam

remains the same.

2.2.2 Industrial Camera

2.2.3 Lighting Plate

 There are some infrared emitting diode surrounding the

 Target status indicator consisting of a two-color diode in the

2.3 Clamping fixture

The correct assembly of the clamping fixture has a lot to do with

Notice: The clamping fixture must be mounted vertically on

2.4 Target Plate

The firmness of the assembly between target and clamping fixture

target. do not wipe with chemicals such as alcohol, this will

Notice: The target is mounted on the clamping fixture ,must

vehicle front wheels on the central of turntable during measuring.

2.6 Steering Wheel Holder

2.7 Brake Pedal Depressor

fixation of brake pedal to ensure the vehicle not moving during

2.8 Clamping fixture Strap

Chapter 3 Installation and Testing

2. The beam must parallel to the center line of two turntable

Notice: Well if workshop size is limited, cannot be placed as

3.2 Computer Test

3.3 Whole Machine Test

3.4 Camera Beam's Height Adjustment

Notice: Beam’s height adjustment is very important for

Above schedule process well, means equipment condition is

Chapter 4 Operation Procedures

4.2 Alignment Measuring

4.3 Alignment Adjustment

4.4 Drive Test

Chapter 5 Operation Introduction

There are 7 function button icons on the interface. when the

 Press F1 button on main interface of program, full and

5.1 Standard Alignment

Please click [Next] to continue and enter the “Measurement Item

In this interface, there are some items can select flexible

selections will be automatically selected.

5.1.1 Check Before Alignment

This function mainly tells people to do the check before alignment

Click the left icon to display the corresponding operate in right

Notice ： Before perform all measurement operations, the

5.1.2 Basic Measurement

Statement：We recommend the “Push Vehicle Measurement”;

5.1.2.1 Push Vehicle Measurement

In "System Settings", " Push Vehicle Mode Selection", if the first

Backward" first, be sure to install about 25 degrees of tilt

In "System Settings", " Push Vehicle Mode Selection", if the first

Seconds later, camera's front panel's upside/downside indicators