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John Bean VPI System III Operators Manual
1.3 VPI System III SPECIFICATIONS
Computerized digital wheel balancer for car, light truck
wheels.
Weight Imbalance Accuracy .05 oz / 1 gram
Weight Placement Resolution ± .7 degrees
Weight Imbalance Resolution:
Roundoff Mode .25 oz / 5 grams
Non-Roundoff Mode .05 oz / 1 gram
Max. Shaft Weight Capacity 154 lbs / 70 kg
Max.Tire Diameter 44" / 1117 mm
Rim Width Capacity 3.0"-20" / 76 mm - 508 mm
Rim Diameter Capacity 8"-30" / 152 mm-762 mm
Balancing Cycle Time. 7 seconds or less
Shaft Speed at calculation >200 RPM
Electrical 230vac, 1ph, 50-60Hz, 3.2A
Required Work Area 62” x 67” (1574 x1702 mm)
Shipping Weight, complete 430 lbs
Shipping Dimensions 50 x 64 x 62
Machine Dimensions 60w x 62d x 71h
Actual Weight with Accessories 390 lbs
Operating Temperature Range 32-122F / 0-50C
1.4 FEATURES
ACCURACY
• Weight placement accuracy to as low as ± .7°
• Weight imbalance accuracy to 2 grams.
• Self test check with every power up cycle.
• Fast operator calibration.
• Pre-programmed Error Codes indicate procedural
errors or safety concerns.
SPEED and DURABILITY
• Automatic “3D” parameter entry. Simply touch the
SAPE arm to the inside of wheel and width gauge to
the outside, all parameters are automatically entered.
• Distance gauge auto stop feature.
• Quick clamp speed nut offers fast mounting time
• Optional Power Clamp - fastest mounting available
• Captured back spring eliminates having to handle the
backing spring.
• Quick cycle time.
• Automatic recalculation if weight positions are
changed. No need for re-spinning the wheel.
• Common 40 mm diameter mounting shaft.
• Weight pocket storage tray.
• Easy-to-Read Data display.
• Easy weight tray access.
SOFTWARE VERSATILITY
• Both dual weight Dynamic and single weight Static
capability.
• Stop-at-Top features simplifies weight imbalance lo-
cation
• Match Balance program for reducing weight required.
• Built-in spin counter for monitoring balancer
productivity.
• Service code access to all Balancer electronic func-
tions for fast, easy diagnosis.
• Operator selectable roundoff mode.
• 5 Aluminum Modes
• Alu-S mode
• Hidden Weight (Spoke) mode
• Split Weight mode
• Weight Miser™ Feature reduces placed weight and
saves shop inventory expense.
• Ounce / Gram toggle from front panel
• Multiple operator feature allows several operators to
recall wheel parameters.