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ii  Contents GSP9700 Series Road Force Measurement System Operation
4. BALANCING A WHEEL................................................................................. 35
4.1 Balancing Procedures.............................................................................................. 35
SmartWeight™ Balancing Technology................................................................ 35
Using SmartWeight™.................................................................................... 35
Switching from SmartWeight™ to Traditional Dynamic Balancing Modes.... 37
Dynamic Balancing Selection ..............................................................................37
Static Balancing Selection ...................................................................................37
Static Balance Mode Reminder for “Dynamic Balance Importance” (Except
Patch Balance) .............................................................................................. 38
Selecting Weight Types and Placement Modes ..................................................39
STANDARD Balancing Procedure (Using Clip-On Weights)........................ 39
MIXED WEIGHTS Balancing Procedure (Combination of Clip-On &
Adhesive Weights).........................................................................................41
ADHESIVE WEIGHTS Balancing Procedure (Adhesive Weights Only)....... 43
PATCH BALANCE
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Procedure..................................................................... 45
4.2 Using the Auto Dataset
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Arms ................................................................................48
Automatic Weight Position Measurement............................................................ 48
Manual Weight Position Measurement................................................................ 48
Measuring Dimensions for Standard Clip-on Weight Balancing..........................49
Measuring Dimensions for Mixed Weights (Clip-on/Tape-on) Balance...............49
Measuring Dimensions for Adhesive Weights Balancing (Tape-on/Tape-on).... 50
Measuring 20 Inch or Larger Rims....................................................................... 51
Adjustable Length Inner Dataset Arm ........................................................51
Servo-Aided Adhesive Weight Placement.....................................................51
Manual Adhesive Weight Placement.............................................................53
Rim Runout Measurements .................................................................................54
Single Arm Rim Runout External Measurement (Tire and Wheel Assembly)54
Dual Arm Rim Runout External Measurement (Tire and Wheel Assembly) . 54
Rim Runout Measurement (Bare Rim).......................................................... 56
4.3 Primary and Popup Screens....................................................................................57
Primary Screen Selection ....................................................................................57
Balance Primary Screen ...................................................................................... 58
4.4 Load Roller ................................................................................................................60
Load Roller Operation..........................................................................................60
4.5 ForceMatching™.......................................................................................................61
ForceMatching™ Procedures .............................................................................. 62
ForceMatching™ Using Previous Bare Rim Measurement.................................63
ForceMatching™ Using Previous Road Force™ Measurement.......................... 63
Using ForceMatch Codes Feature.......................................................................64
Dial Indicator Gauges Feature............................................................................. 64
Lateral/Radial Rim High Spot Indicators Feature ................................................ 65
Details/Diagnosis Explanation Key...................................................................... 65
Encountering ForceMatching™ Prediction Errors ............................................... 65
Do’s and Don’ts of Road Force Measurement.................................................. 66
4.6 QuickMatch™ Tire and Wheel Mounting................................................................ 66
QuickMatch™ Procedures...................................................................................67
QuickMatch™ Using Previous Bare Rim Measurement...................................... 68
QuickMatch™ Using Previous Loaded Runout Measurement ............................ 68
Dial Indicator Gauges Feature............................................................................. 68
Lateral/Radial Rim High Spot Indicators Feature ................................................ 69
Encountering ForceMatching™ or QuickMatching™ Prediction Errors............... 69
Do’s and Don’ts of Loaded Runout Measurement............................................... 70
4.7 StraightTrak
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LFM (Lateral Force Measurement) .................................................. 70
Disabling StraightTrak
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........................................................................................73
Vehicle Plan View ................................................................................................ 74
Net Tire Pull Arrow............................................................................................... 74
Road Force Arrows ...........................................................................................74
Changing Tag Numbers....................................................................................... 75
Show Least Pull ................................................................................................... 76
Show Least Vibration........................................................................................... 76
Show Alternate Placements.................................................................................76