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LAUNCH                        KWA-300 3DWireless Wheel Aligner                     Maintenance

 

6-1 

Maintenance 

 

To prolong the life of the equipment, the user should 
maintain it with care. The Wireless Wheel Aligner is of 
precision equipment which requires periodical 
maintenance. 

Computer 

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User should have a basic knowledge about 
computer software and hardware to insure the 
normal operation of the computer. 

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The main unit and the monitor should be firmly 
secured on the desk. Do not put them in a freezing, 
wet, extremely hot or direct sunlight place, or near 
the source of radiation and heat.   

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Don’t foist anything into the main unit and the 

monitor through the gap. 

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Don’t move the computer during operation. 

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Do not switch on/off the computer too frequently. 

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Don’t change the BIOS setting at will. 

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Don’t delete the unknown files in the hard disc at 

will to avoid abnormal computer operation or 
death. 

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The computer is used only for the Wireless Wheel 
Aligner; don’t install other software to the Wireless 
Wheel Aligner computer to avoid computer virus. 

The computer is scanned to ensure it is free of 
virus before leaving factory. 

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Don’t use other software to avoid possible virus. 
LAUNCH warranty does not cover the system 
problem arising from the virus.   

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After a long period of use, the dust and oil dirt will 

be accumulated on the main unit and the monitor. 
Please cleanout it with neutral detergent or 
dehydrated alcohol. Avoid using oil or caustic 
product. 

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Never disassemble the computer and move the 

inside cables and cards to avoid damage of the 
inside components. 

Wheel Clamp and Target 

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The wheel clamp should be cleaned and lubricated 
timely to insure that the span of claws can be 
easily adjusted and attached. 

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The targets of KWA-300 3D wheel aligner are the 

key components for testing, do not damage their 
structures when using and storing, keep the 
surface of target clean. Please use the soft cloth 
dipped with an appropriate amount of the neutral 
detergent or the absolute alcohol to wipe the 
surface of target lightly if there are some smuts on 

it. 

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Don’t disassemble the targets and clamps to avoid 
damage of their elements. LAUNCH will not 
guarantee for this kind of failure.   

Printer

 

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Read the operation instruction of the printer 
carefully. 

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Install suitable printer drive program, and apply 

right printer setting. 

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If the printed words are not clear, it may be that the 
ink is used out. Please replace the printer ink 
cartridge in time to resume the printing quality. 

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For other printer related problems, please contact 

the customer service center. 

Posts and Signal Cables 

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There are two precision CCD cameras inside the 

posts. The precision position calibration has been 
performed for the cameras after first installation. 
The user can not move or wobble the camera post 
no matter during or after using it. 

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Since computer visual technology is used to 

recognize the targets mounted on the wheels 
through the camera with high resolution, it is 
necessary for KWA-300 3D to prevent the outside 
infrared rays (e.g. sun-lights) from directly lighting 
to the targets and reflecting to the cameras, and it 

is necessary to avoid blocking the light way from 
the targets and the cameras for a long time during 
the instrument is working. 

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The wires inside the cabinet and the camera posts 
are connected compactly. Don’t move them after 

first installation. 

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Without approval of the supplier, please do not 
disassemble the main unit and camera post in 
order to avoid damaging the components, 
influencing the test accuracy and increasing the 

costs and difficulties of maintenance and repair. 
For the damage caused by unauthorized 
disassembling will not be covered by the Warranty. 

Turntables 

The electronic turntables are precision components. 
Avoid hitting during operation and never splash water on 
them. 
 

When moving the vehicle on the turntable, please insert 
the locking pin to avoid the turntable sliding. 
 
Generally speaking, it is not necessary to lubricate the 
turntables frequently.   

 
 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for KWA-300

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...ten permission to use Materials on this manual for purposes or for all other questions relating to this manual Copyright Information Copyright 2010 by LAUNCH TECH CO LTD All rights reserved No part of...

Page 3: ...tion z The precision position calibration has been performed for the cameras after first installation the user can not move or wobble the camera post during or after using it z Without approval of the...

Page 4: ...e of the safety signs exists in the prevention of personal injuries If the warning triangle with the wording danger is on a safety notice hazards for the machine material and the environment are not e...

Page 5: ...el with key tools Never spray the housing of electrical equipment with a hose when cleaning Observe environmental regulations The legal regulations for waste prevention and proper recycling disposal m...

Page 6: ...e Model 4 1 Rolling Run out Compensation 4 4 Caster Swing 4 4 Rear axle measurement 4 6 Front axle measurement 4 7 Print Report 4 9 Quick Measurement 4 10 Additional Measurement 4 10 System Management...

Page 7: ...toe out on turns wheelbase difference track width difference etc They are designed mainly to improve the steering performance and driving stability of the vehicle and reduce tire wear Toe in and Toe o...

Page 8: ...steering will normally be designed with positive caster Toe out on Turns Toe out on turns is defined as the difference of the steering angle between the two front wheels when turning left or right by...

Page 9: ...is negative The angle between the bisector of the track width difference angle and the thrust line is axle offset angle Axle offset angle The relative offset in lateral direction between front and re...

Page 10: ...t animation and HELP information z Provide real time help with help system z Provide the function of data back up and restoration and of software upgrade Specification Item Resolution Test Range Total...

Page 11: ...WA 300 3D It consists of a computer power supply system and interfaces Its function is to execute the operation commands process the data and display the information together with the original data of...

Page 12: ...inside the computer and the keyboard is installed on the keyboard drawer The power supply assembly includes power lead power socket and the power supply master switch The power supply master switch bu...

Page 13: ...herwise distortion may be caused and the test result may be influenced Communication Cables There are 4 signal cables and 2 power supply cables for infrared light between the main unit and the cameras...

Page 14: ...LAUNCH KWA 300 3D Wheel Aligner Structures 2 3 Brake Pedal Depressor KWA 300 3D has a brake pedal depressor as shown in Fig 2 7 It is used to hold the brake pedal down Fig 2 7 Brake pedal depressor...

Page 15: ...e rod end and steering mechanism for any looseness or wear Then check to see if the tire pressure tire track widths of the left and right wheels are alike Wheel Alignment Checking Perform the wheel al...

Page 16: ...lling accidentally Please see Fig 4 1 Fig 4 1 5 Insert the power plug of the wheel aligner into the standard 3 pole power receptacle Program Operation Turn on the power switch start the computer and e...

Page 17: ...t operating procedure 2 The form currently provided is the same form with Commonly Used Data Management in the System Management interface in the same way you can click button to add the standard data...

Page 18: ...re not within the standard range please check the vehicle status and adjust the corresponding components to keep 4 Height Measurement Values within the standard range Click NEXT after finished 4 When...

Page 19: ...when performing Rolling run out compensation operation causing the unstable axis 3 The line of sight of any camera cannot be blocked during pulling and pushing vehicle 4 Keep the force for pushing an...

Page 20: ...ase center the steering wheel The system will automatically return to the next page to check the measurement result The interface is as shown in Fig 4 14 Fig 4 14 Measurement for Max steering angle Ac...

Page 21: ...indicates that this measured parameter has not the standard specification Rear axle measurement This interface can provide the real time result related to rear axle measurement the operator can compar...

Page 22: ...ding to the operating methods in the HELP interface The interface is as shown in Fig 4 23 Fig 4 23 Lift up the vehicle body Sometimes it is required to lift the vehicle body up in order to be convenie...

Page 23: ...e prompts on the screen The software will automatically compensate the offset of inclinometer in order to realize accurate adjustment Attention After adjustment please remember to click button and the...

Page 24: ...r the interface of Client Management and then the corresponding Client information can be selected If information of this client is not available in Client Management it must be added first before sel...

Page 25: ...ed to Figure Format The fig format data display interface provides the display for thrust angle The interface is as shown in Fig 4 34 Fig 4 34 Note 1 This interface provides only the functions of the...

Page 26: ...the information of maintenance station be displayed on the report form printed out and is convenient for your data management and tracing operation The interface is as shown in Fig 4 39 Fig 4 39 Sett...

Page 27: ...e world and the contents in database can be updated in time via system upgrade In addition this interface provides the function of adding the user defined data The operator can add by him self or her...

Page 28: ...r the first time Special version for experienced operator too much HELP information will on the contrary become encumbrance so this version provides the necessary HELP information only to make the ope...

Page 29: ...information The interface is as shown in Fig 4 49 Fig 4 49 Operating procedures 1 Backup Click button find the position of the file you expect to save in pop up dialogue box The interface is as shown...

Page 30: ...ularly too so as to be convenient to repair and maintain the equipment Target Monitoring Target monitoring needs to be performed before test click the icon of Target Monitor the screen will display th...

Page 31: ...t This list can display the alignment test records for one time or many times of the client selected from Client list Print To print the alignment data of the vehicle under test with form or figure fo...

Page 32: ...r when you turn the steering wheel and block the rear target It is normal The test result will not be influenced without tip box but please do not block any one of the front targets when you test the...

Page 33: ...h dipped with an appropriate amount of the neutral detergent or the absolute alcohol to wipe the surface of target lightly if there are some smuts on it z Don t disassemble the targets and clamps to a...

Page 34: ...entation or warranty concerning LAUNCH automotive meters except as stated herein Disclaimer THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTA...

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