8. Measurement
8.1 Measuring the vehicle
As you see from the previous chapter the surface
is very important for good results.
Here are a few tips for successful use of the
instrument.
Four CORRECT measurements are required to
complete the process.
• Selecta‘clean’areathatisundamaged,free
from scratches. Avoid imperfections in the
paint like craters, drips, etc! Also avoid curved
surfaces whenever possible.
• Measureascloseaspossibletotheareabeing
repaired. Also take measurements on both
sides of the area, if possible.
• Turntheinstrument90°aftereach
measurement.
8.2 Rotating during measurements
To optimize search results Automatchic Vision
always averages 4 rotated measurements.
The measurement direction is explained to the
user. Each rotation is shown on the instrument
display and the user is instructed to point the
instrumentinaxeddirectionandrotatethedevice
in that way.
Measurement