5.3.1
5.3.1-1
5.3.1-2
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Operations
5.3
5.3
5.3
Balancing procedure.
Balancing procedure.
Balancing procedure.
Select the balancing mode desired by repeatedly
The unit always automatically selects a type of wheel
The unit always automatically selects a type of wheel
on the display.
on the display.
pressing
Select the appropriate key (refer to Figure 5.3-1) to
the "ALU" button until the desired positions are
Select the appropriate "ALU" button (refer to Figure
illuminated.
scroll the various types of wheels continuously. The
5.3-1) to scroll the various types of wheels continuously.
wheel type currently selected is shown by the
The wheel type currently selected is shown by the
illuminated indicator(s).
NORMAL
illuminated indicator(s).
Used for steel rims.
NORMAL
NORMAL
ALU-modes
Used for steel rims.
Used for steel rims.
Used for alloy rims or where one or more stick-on
ALU-modes
ALU-modes
weights are to be used.
Used for alloy rims or where one or more stick-on
The stick-on weight(s) will be applied by hand.
Used for alloy rims or where one or more stick-on
weights are to be used.
weights are to be used.
STATIC
The stick-on weight(s) must be applied by hand.
The stick-on weight(s) must be applied by hand.
Used for narrow wheels that are not balanced
STATIC
dynamically, e.g.: (<4" width). Only apply the weight
STATIC
to the center line of the wheel.
Used for small wheels that are not balanced
Used for small wheels that are not balanced
No "left" or "right" weight is calculated.
dynamically, e.g.: small moped wheels. Only apply
dynamically, e.g.: small moped wheels. Only apply
the weight to the center line of the wheel.
the weight to the center line of the wheel.
Mount the wheel according to Chapter 5.1 and select
No "left" or "right" weight is calculated.
No "left" or "right" weight is calculated.
the correct wheel type.
Mount the wheel according to Chapter 5.1 and select
Mount the wheel according to Chapter 5.1 and select
the correct wheel type.
the correct wheel type.
5.3.1
Rim data input.
Dimensions will be entered as described in section
5.3.1
5.3.1
Rim data input.
Rim data input.
4.2.
Dimensions can be entered either through the
Dimensions can be entered either through the
Dimension
Units
measuring arms (Fig. 5.3.1-2) or manually (Fig. 5.3.1-
measuring arms (Fig. 5.3.1-2) or manually (Fig. 5.3.1-
diameter:
inches (default) or mm.
1).
rim width:
1).
inches (default) or mm.
offset:
Dimension
Dimension
Units
millimeters.
Units
diameter:
To change the units, refer to Chapters 5.4.2 and 5.4.3.
diameter:
inches (default) or mm.
inches (default) or mm.
rim width:
rim width:
inches (default) or mm.
inches (default) or mm.
offset:
Obtaining rim data:
offset:
millimeters.
millimeters.
To change the units, refer to Chapters 5.4.2 and 5.4.3.
To change the units, refer to Chapters 5.4.2 and 5.4.3.
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diameter
Obtaining rim data:
Obtaining rim data:
Note:
For manual entry, the nominal rim
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diameter
diameter
diameter should be derived from the rim
or tire.
Note:
Note:
For manual entry, the nominal rim
For manual entry, the nominal rim
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rim width
diameter should be derived from the rim
diameter should be derived from the rim
Measure manually with the calipers or derive
or tire.
or tire.
from the rim. Enter manually. Refer to Figure 5.3.1-
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1.º:
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rim width
rim width
Rim width can be moreover found by reading on
Rim width can be measured by the internal and
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the rim or by measuring the rim with the caliper
offset
external automatic gauges (Fig. 5.3.1-2). Rim width
Offset equals the distance from the balancer cabinet
(Fig. 5.3.1-1) and then manually entered.
can be moreover found by reading on the rim or by
zero point to the side of the rim or plane reference
misuring the rim with the caliper (Fig. 5.3.1-1) and
point. Refer to Figure 5.3.1-2.
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offset
then manually entered.
The rim or plane reference point depends on the
Offset equals the distance from the unit zero point
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balancing mode set. See Figure 5.3.1-2. Place the
to the side of the rim or plane reference point. Refer
offset
round disc on the end of the gauge arm flush
to Figure 5.3.1-2.
Offset equals the distance from the unit zero point
against the surface where the weight will be applied.
The reading on the side of the rim is illustrated in
to the side of the rim or plane reference point. Refer
Use the gauge arm to measure the offset value on
to Figure 5.3.1-2.
Figure 5.3.1-2 the measurement level of the offset
the graduated scale of the arm rod.
may be different if the ALU Special functions are
Enter the value on the display using the appropriate
set. Refer to Chapter 5.3.2. To manually enter the
Note:
The gauge arm has a length that may not
buttons.
data, read the wheel offset measurement on the
be sufficient for motorcycle wheels. Use
graduated scale of the measurement arm rod, then
Note: The gauge arm has a length that may not be
the gauge arm extension and set the
sufficient for motorcycle wheels. Use the
procedure to "motorcycle". Motorcycle
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