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Hofmann geodyna 6900-2p User Manual

Hofmann geodyna 6900-2p
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geodyna 6900-2p
VAS 6420
Betriebsanleitung
Operation manual
Руководство по эксплуатации
Radauswuchtmaschine
Wheel balancer
Станок для балансировки колес
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Hofmann geodyna 6900-2p Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHofmann
Modelgeodyna 6900-2p
CategoryWheel Balancers
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1. Safety Rules and Function

1.1 Special Hints for the Reader

Explains special features used in the manual for easier reading and understanding of illustrations and instructions.

1.2 Scope of Application

Defines the static and/or dynamic balancing of car, SUV, and light-truck wheels up to 70 kg and 950 mm diameter.

1.3 General Safety Rules

1.4 Function

Screen and Menu Keys

Details the color screen display, menu functions, and keypad layout for machine operation.

Detection and Input of Rim Data

Explains acquiring wheel parameters using laser scanner and sonar sensor or manual keypad entry.

Balancing Mode

Describes display options for weight position on the rim depending on wheel type.

Measuring Run and Measured Values

Explains automatic measurement process, stopping, and display of unbalance amounts and locations.

Wheel Guard

Describes the mandatory wheel guard with electric interlocking and its function.

Main Shaft Lock

Explains the pedal-operated main shaft lock for wheel positioning and its dual function.

Geodata Gauge Arm for Distance and Diameter

Describes the integrated measuring caliper for rim distance and diameter measurement.

2. Installation of the Machine

2.1 Unpacking the Machine

Provides instructions for unpacking the machine, advising to cut packing strips and unscrew fasteners.

2.2 Resiting the Machine

Explains how to tilt and move the machine for transportation on site, using lifting equipment.

3 Electrical connection.

3. Introduction

Manuals for the unit

Lists the unit's documentation: Safety Booklet, Operator's Manual, Service Manual.

Installation instructions.

States that installation instructions are provided in Chapter 2.

3.1 Accessories

3.2 Optional Accessories

4. Controls and displays

4.1 Key pad

Describes the machine's keypad, including menu keys, ESC, HELP, START, STOP, and cursor controls.

4.2 The screen

Details the screen layout, including status bar, display field, and menu fields.

4.3 Pictographs – Symbols

Illustrates pictograms used on the screen for wheel types, rim types, and balancing modes.

Balancing Modes

Explains various balancing modes (Alu 0-5) and gauge arm functions.

4.4 The Menus

Explains menu fields on the screen, their assignment, and how to select functions via pull-down menus.

4.5 Help information

Explains how to display help information for current actions and error codes.

4.6 Main Shaft Lock

Describes the pedal-operated main shaft lock for wheel positioning and POWER CLAMP control.

4.7 Detectors

Explains the laser scanner and sonar sensor for wheel dimension acquisition.

4.7.1 Geodata Gauge arm/Applicator

Explains the Geodata arm's function for rim measurement and adhesive weight application.

5. Switching on the machine

5.1 Status at switching on

Details factory-adjusted operating modes available immediately after power-on, including PROFILING and Weight mode 1.

5.2 Error codes at power on

Lists error codes (E) for operational errors, warnings (H), and fatal errors (300/C10).

6. Clamping the wheel

6.1 Fitting the Power Clamp device

Details fitting the Power Clamp device, including moving jaws and screwing components.

6.2 Clamping / Unclamping the Wheel

Details clamping the wheel, including jaw movement, centring cone, and sleeve application.

6.3 Preparing for calibration

Explains preparing the clamping device without a wheel for calibration.

6.4 Compensation Run

Describes performing a compensation run to compensate for residual unbalance in clamping means.

6.5 Gauge calibration

Explains the use of the gauge for acquiring wheel data only in MANUAL mode.

6.5.1 Gauge head application on various Wheel types

Explains correct gauge head application on various rims and weight fitting positions for accurate measurement.

7. Operating Modes

7.1 MANUAL Mode - Settings

Lists basic information needed for imbalance calculation: vehicle type, balancing mode, rim width/diameter, and distance.

7.2 Easy Alu function

Explains how Easy Alu function automatically recognizes Alu and rim parameters.

7.2.1 Rim dimension reading and setting and Alu Mode

Explains manual rim dimension reading and setting, emphasizing accurate entry for optimization.

7.2.2 Manual ALU selection

Details manual ALU selection based on gauge contact points and desired weight location.

7.3 Menu settings

Guides user on accessing the BALANCING or RIM DATA ENTRY screen for settings.

7.4 Special Dimensions mode

Explains using special dimensions mode for complex wheel parameters outside automated functions.

7.5 Wheel Profiles function

Details memorizing wheel types for frequent balancing to save data entry time.

7.6 Correction of inputs after measurement

Explains how to reset rim dimensions and measurement methods by returning to RIM DATA ENTRY screen.

7.7 Axial Run-out test

Describes checking the wheel for radial and lateral run-out before the measuring run.

7.8 "PROFILING" balancing

Describes specific functions of the balancer in PROFILING mode.

F2 - POSITION CHANGE:

Explains changing weight position using Laser Pointer and geodata arm.

7.8.1 Wheel Data Freezing "Rim Data Freeze"

Describes saving data from the first rim of a group to reduce data acquisition time for subsequent wheels.

7.8.2 Wheel measuring run (PROFILING mode)

Details the measuring run process, including unbalance display and weight application points.

7.9.2 Advanced Spoke Detection

Allows for precise detection of rim spokes for accurate behind-the-spokes weight placement.

8. Balancing

Preliminary operations:

Lists preliminary steps: compensation run, wheel clamping, vehicle type selection, and rim dimension reading.

8.1 Measuring imbalance

Details launching a measuring run and interpreting the balancing screen results.

8.1.1 Static unbalance

Explains static unbalance measurement and correction for small wheels.

8.2 Applying Balancing Weights

Details fitting balancing weights for different modes, including clip-on and adhesive weights.

8.2.1 How to fit balance clips

Details fitting balance clips on the left and right correction planes, including cleaning and positioning.

8.2.2 How to fit adhesive weights using the gauge head

Explains fitting adhesive weights using the gauge head, emphasizing correct positioning and cleaning.

8.2.3 How to fit adhesive weights based on given dimensions

Explains fitting adhesive weights based on entered dimensions when gauge arm is inaccessible.

8.2.4 Using the Laser Pointer

Explains using the laser pointer for precise indication of adhesive weight positions.

8.3 Test Run

Details performing a test run after applying balance weights to verify correct balancing.

8.4 Behind-the-spokes placement

8.4.1 Selecting the Hidden Weight Mode

Details activating behind-the-spokes placement via F5 menu after entering spoke count.

8.4.2 Hidden weights placement

Explains fitting adhesive weights on the left side of the rim disc and applying hidden weights.

9. Optimisation/ Minimisation

9.1 General

Defines optimisation as finer matching and weight minimisation as matching without optimisation.

9.2 Instructions for the optimisation / weight minimisation programs

Details starting and suspending optimisation or minimisation cycles using F4 and F3 keys.

9.3 Start optimisation/weight minimisation

Explains how to start the weight optimisation and minimisation procedures.

Recalling Optimisation/ Minimisation

Details how to restart an interrupted optimisation/minimisation cycle using the F3 key.

9.3.1 Minimisation Cycle

Details the steps for the minimisation cycle, including valve position entry and start.

9.3.2 Optimisation Cycle

Details the steps for the optimisation cycle, including valve position entry and start.

9.3.4 Finish weight minimisation / optimisation

Explains how to finish weight minimisation or optimisation and interpret resulting codes.

10. Setting Parameters

Saving Changed Parameters

Explains how to permanently save changes to operating modes in memory.

Saving modes of operation in permanent memory

Details saving modes to permanent memory, acknowledging acceptance with a signal.

10.1 List of modes of operation

Lists available operating modes and their recommended settings.

Setting modes of operation as recommended

Refers to Chapter 5 for machine power-on and recommended mode settings.

Language selection

Explains how to select menu language from available options.

Volume of the audible signals

Describes adjusting audible signal volume and saving the selection.

10.2 Counters

Explains how measuring runs are stored and lists available counter types.

10.3 Input of promotional text

Details entering promotional text using the TEXT COMPOSITION mode and menu key functions.

10.4 Text field

Describes the text field layout and character entry using menu keys and scroll command.

Saving or deleting text inputs

Explains how to save, undo, or delete entered text using F5 key options.

11. Error codes

Errors in operation

Lists error codes (E) for operational errors.

Warnings

Lists error codes (H) for warnings.

Fatal error code

Lists error codes (300 or C10) for fatal errors.

Error messages by means of acoustic signals

Explains how error messages are indicated by acoustic signals.

12. User Calibration

Readjustment

Details user calibration steps, including ensuring the clamping tool is on the shaft and pressing F6.

13. Maintenance

Replacing the internal wheel light

Details replacing the internal wheel light, including removing the panel and unplugging the lamp.

14. Technical data

Working range

Details technical data including distance, width, diameter, and weight of wheels.

Product requirements

Imbalance weight resolution/suppression

Details unbalance weight resolution and suppression settings by vehicle type.

Rim dimensions

Specifies rim dimensions (distance, width, diameter) by vehicle type and unit.

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