Camera Synchronization and Optical Barrier Manual ENG 2023

2023
Manual
Camera Synchronization and Optical Barrier

Framework
for TechnoVector™ 8 VELOX Wheel Aligners
Information for dealers and service centres
Last modified date: 20/09/2023
© TECHNOVECTOR GROUP 2018–2023

Table of contents
Overview........................................................................................................................................ 3
1 Safety requirements .................................................................................................................... 4
2 Framework design and function ................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Areas of application.............................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Framework components ...................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Design and function ............................................................................................................................. 7
2.4 Hardware .............................................................................................................................................. 8
2.4.1 Main board ........................................................................................................................................ 8
2.4.2 Auxiliary board .................................................................................................................................. 9
3 Assembling the framework ........................................................................................................ 10
3.1 Assembling the framework ................................................................................................................ 10
3.3 Updating the camera firmware .......................................................................................................... 15
4 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 17
4.1 General information ........................................................................................................................... 17
4.2 Maintenance cycles ............................................................................................................................ 17
4.3 Updating the framework firmware .................................................................................................... 17
Appendix B. Overall framework scheme ........................................................................................ 20
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TechnoVector wheel aligner manual – Camera synchronization and optical barrier for TechnoVector 8 VELOX wheel aligner
This manual describes how to connect the camera synchronization framework to a TechnoVector
8 VELOX wheel aligner.
This manual is to be used by dealers and service technicians.
This manual is applicable to VELOX modifications that use camera lenses OmniVision 4 mm. If you
are not sure which camera lenses your wheel aligner uses, see Appendix A.
Before you start assembling, connecting and configuring the framework, read this manual
carefully.
TechnoVector Group accepts no liability for damage caused by ignoring instructions provided
by this manual.
TechnoVector Group reserves the right to modify the design or function of the wheel aligner
and the framework that this manual describes, for commercial or technical purposes.
Any maintenance operations performed over the wheel aligner must comply with the safety
requirements that this manual describes.
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Overview
TechnoVector 8 wheel aligner's functions is based to detecting wheel position in space by using
video cameras and patterns projected onto the wheels.
To detect the wheel position, you place the vehicle between the measurement units in a way, that
right and left wheels of the vehicles' front or rear axle respectively resides exactly in front of the appropriate
measurement unit. The cameras must face the wheel directly.
Taking a single measurement takes approximately 1–2 seconds. While the measurements are
taken, the wheels must remain steady.
To make the measurements faster and to allow taking them while a vehicle is driving between the
measurement units, you can implement the "drive-through" measurement mode for the wheel aligner. It
won't be necessary to stop the vehicle to detect the wheel position and estimate the wheel alignment
values.
This requires a certain level of synchronization between wheel aligner cameras that can be
achieved by connecting the cameras through the synchronization framework.
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1 Safety requirements
Not complying with the following safety regulations may damage the person safety,
health and well-being. It may also damage the device.
− Follow the instructions that this manual provides.
− Never perform any assembling or disassembling or maintenance operation over the wheel
aligner while it is still connected to the power source.
− Never use components whose power cable is damaged.
− Never touch the wheel aligner's electronic components or the framework's components with
wet hands.
− Do not touch any damaged cords or plugs while the wheel aligner is connected to the power
source.
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2 Framework design and function
2.1 Areas of application

The framework synchronizes the camera operation that allows avoiding unexpected errors that
may occur when the wheel aligner's PC is sending commands to cameras and reducing the delay that occurs
when the wheel aligner's PC is getting the camera feed.
This synchronization level allows implementing the drive-through measurements.
2.2 Framework components
Main board
Installed into the left measurement unit

Controls the camera shooting and the optical barrier
Use the LAN cable to connect it to the wheel aligner
Auxiliary board
Installed into the right measurement unit

Controls the optical barrier in the right measurement
unit
Receiver
Installed into the left measurement unit

Reads the transmitter's signals
Transmitter
Installed into the right measurement unit

Sends signals to the left measurement unit's optical
barrier
RJ12 cable, 20 m
Links the main and the auxiliary boards
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IDC2-16 cable with three plugs, 0.6 + 0.3 m

In the left measurement unit, use such a cable to
connect the main board, the upper camera, and the
projector
In the right measurement unit, use this cable to connect
the auxiliary board, the upper camera and the projector
IDC2--16 cable, 0.6 m

In the left measurement unit, use it to connect the main
board and the lower camera
In the right measurement board, use it to connect the
auxiliary board and the lower camera
IDC2-8F cable, 0.75 m
In the left measurement unit, use it to connect the main

board and the receiver
In the right measurement unit, use it to connect the
auxiliary board and the transmitter
LAN cable (RJ45)

Use it to connect the main board to the left
measurement unit's router. This way the main board is
connected to the wheel aligner
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Optical barrier covers

For the left and the right measurement units
respectively; protect the receiver and the transmitter
2.3 Design and function

The main board processes commands that it receives from the wheel aligner and controls the
camera shooting: sends commands to start or stop shooting to the cameras. It also controls the
communication between the receiver and the transmitter.
The main and the auxiliary boards communicate via the RJ12 cable.
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2.4 Hardware
2.4.1 Main board

Layout
XP1 Connects the board to the left

measurement unit's upper camera and
projector via the IDC2-16 cable
measurement unit's lower camera via the
IDC2-16 cable
XP3 Connects the board to the receiver via the
IDC2-8 cable
XP4 Reserved for future implementations
XP5 Connects the board to the auxiliary board
measurement unit's router
S1 Reset button
LED indicators
Indicator state Colour Description

HL1 Red Framework is on
HL2 Red Reserved for future implementations
Yellow Blinking – processing the command queue
HL3
Blinking fast– communicating with the wheel aligner software
HL4 Receiver signal received
HL5 Green Communicating with the wheel aligner software
HL6 Red Camera has not responded the command sent last
HL7 Reserved for future implementations
HL8 Reserved for future implementations
HL9 Green Power, +5 V
HL10 Blue Left camera shooting has been initiated
HL11 Blue Right camera shooting has been initiated
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2.4.2 Auxiliary board

Layout
XP1 Connects the board to the right measurement

unit's upper camera and projector with via the
ICD2-16 cable
XP2 Connects the board to the right measurement
unit's lower camera via the IDC2-16 cable
XP3 Connects the board to the transmitter with the
ICD2-8 cable
XP5 Connects the board to the main board
LED indicators
Indicator state Colour Description

HL1 Green Power, +5 V
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3 Assembling the framework
When assembling and connecting the framework, make sure to connect all the cameras
in the proper order.
To learn how to connect the cameras, see the assembly scheme in Appendix B.
Otherwise, the framework will not be able to operate as expected.
3.1 Assembling the framework
Left measurement units
Remove all the screws fastening the upper

and the back covers to the left
measurement unit. Remove the covers.
Remove all the screws fastening the side
panel of the left measurement unit. Pull
the side panel out.
Attach the main board to the side panel

and fasten it with screws.
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Use the IDC2-16 cable to connect the

board to the left measurement unit's
upper camera and projector.
lower camera.
Use the LAN cable to connect the board to
the unit's router (typically, the router is
attached to the unit's top).
In the front lower panel, drill the slots.
Use the plastic holder that is supplied with

the framework to attach the receiver to
the front of the measurement unit and
fasten it with screws.

receiver to the main board.
To reach the board, you may have to pull
the cable inside the units through the slot
that resides at the unit's bottom.
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Right measurement unit
Remove all the screws fastening the upper

and the back covers to the left
measurement unit. Remove the covers.
Remove all the screws fastening the side
panel of the left measurement unit. Pull
the side panel out.
Attach the auxiliary board (1) to the side

panel and fasten it with screws.

upper camera and projector.
lower camera.
Use the RJ12 cable to connect the main
board to the auxiliary board.
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In the front lower panel, drill the slots.
Use the plastic holder that is supplied with

the framework to attach the transmitter to
the front of the measurement unit and
fasten it with screws.

transmitter to the auxiliary board.
To reach the board, you may have to pull
the cable inside the units through the slot
that resides at the unit's bottom.
Finalising the assembling
Install the receiver cover. Make sure that

the cover does not obstruct the receiver's
sensor.
Install the receiver cover. Make sure that

the cover does not obstruct the
transmitter's emitter.
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Return the unit's side panel to its initial

position. Fasten the panel with screws.
Return the back covers onto the unit and
fasten them with screws.
Return the top cover onto the unit. Fasten
the panel with screws.
Place the RJ12 cable so that it won't be
damaged when operating the wheel
aligner and so it will not interfere with the
wheel aligner operation.
We recommend that you arrange it by
using a cable channel.
3.2 Configuring the framework

After connecting and configuring the framework, you may have to update the camera firmware.
See. the following section.
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3.3 Updating the camera firmware
3.3.1 Camera maintenance utility

To manage the camera, you use the Camera maintenance utility (Service.exe).
The utility is not shipped with the TechnoVector 8 software. To get the utility, please contact our
Technical Support.
3.3.2 Camera firmware available for TechnoVector 8

To get the camera firmware for TechnoVector 8, please contact our Technical Support.
To get the proper file, please provide your camera serial number. You can check the camera serial
number directly on its DSP board:
3.3.3 Updating the camera firmware

1. Launch the Camera maintenance utility (Service.exe).
2. Wait for the utility main window to appear on the screen.
3. Select the 192.168.20.* subnet and click Firmware upgrade:
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4. Click Open and browse for the firmware file (.bin2):
To learn how to select a proper firmware file and where the files are located, see below.
5. Click OK to start uploading the data.
6. While holding the Push button pressed (1) on the new DSP board, press the Reset button (2)
on the board; then, in 0.5 seconds, release the Push button:
7. In the utility, press Burn to start uploading the firmware:
8. When the upload is finished, click OK to go back to the utility main screen.
9. Repeat the procedure to update the firmware of the other cameras.
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4 Maintenance
When detecting any defects or malfunctions, please contact your local technical service
provider of the manufacturer or its agent.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for defects caused by interfering in framework or

the wheel aligner design.
4.1 General information

− To make sure that the device works as expected during its entire operation period make sure
that its maintenance is carried out regularly.
− Maintenance cycle depends on the environment and the working conditions.
4.2 Maintenance cycles

Check the framework connections regularly.
4.3 Updating the framework firmware
4.3.1 General information

The framework operation is specified by the software stored in its read-only memory. Such kind of
software is called "firmware".
You may have to update the firmware, for example, to improve its operation or apply bug-fixes.
To get the firmware file, please contact out Technical support.
4.3.2 Firmware upgrade

1. After you get the firmware file form our Technical service, copy the file on any PC that has
access to the wheel aligner's network. The easiest approach is to use the wheel aligner PC.
2. Turn on the measurement units.
3. Turn on the wheel aligner PC and wait till its operating system to boot.
4. On the PC, use the following credentials to connect to the framework's main board and access
its settings: Board IP-address 192.168.20.220.
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5. On the settings page, click Update firmware.
6. Then, click Choose file and browse for the firmware file.
7. The firmware update will be loaded and applied automatically.

8. You may have to reset the framework for the firmware update to come into action. To do this,
press the Reset button on the main board and hold it for several seconds before release.
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Appendix A. Verify your camera lenses

The framework is applicable only to the VELOX modifications of the TechnoVector 8 wheel aligner
that use camera lenses OmniVision 4 mm.
You can verify your camera lenses visually. Use the following image as a reference.
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Appendix B. Overall framework scheme*
* The scheme shows only relevant connections.

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2 Framework design and function

2.1 Areas of application

2.2 Framework components

Installed into the left measurement unit

Installed into the right measurement unit

Installed into the left measurement unit

Installed into the right measurement unit

IDC2-16 cable with three plugs, 0.6 + 0.3 m

IDC2--16 cable, 0.6 m

IDC2-8F cable, 0.75 m

In the left measurement unit, use it to connect the main

LAN cable (RJ45)

Optical barrier covers

2.3 Design and function

2.4.1 Main board

XP1 Connects the board to the left

Indicator state Colour Description

2.4.2 Auxiliary board

XP1 Connects the board to the right measurement

Indicator state Colour Description

3 Assembling the framework

3.1 Assembling the framework

Left measurement units

Remove all the screws fastening the upper

Attach the main board to the side panel

Use the IDC2-16 cable to connect the

In the front lower panel, drill the slots.

Use the plastic holder that is supplied with

Use the IDC2-8 cable to connect the

Right measurement unit

Remove all the screws fastening the upper

Attach the auxiliary board (1) to the side

Use the IDC2-16 cable to connect the

In the front lower panel, drill the slots.

Use the plastic holder that is supplied with

Use the IDC2-8 cable to connect the

Finalising the assembling

Install the receiver cover. Make sure that

Install the receiver cover. Make sure that

Return the unit's side panel to its initial

3.2 Configuring the framework

3.3 Updating the camera firmware

3.3.1 Camera maintenance utility

3.3.2 Camera firmware available for TechnoVector 8

3.3.3 Updating the camera firmware

4. Click Open and browse for the firmware file (.bin2):

7. In the utility, press Burn to start uploading the firmware:

The manufacturer accepts no liability for defects caused by interfering in framework or

4.1 General information

4.2 Maintenance cycles

4.3 Updating the framework firmware

4.3.1 General information

4.3.2 Firmware upgrade

5. On the settings page, click Update firmware.

7. The firmware update will be loaded and applied automatically.

Appendix A. Verify your camera lenses

Appendix B. Overall framework scheme*