John Bean VPI System IV

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Summary

VPI System IV Computer Wheel Balancer Operation Instructions

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions Overview

Details on safety precautions and warnings for safe operation.

1 Safety

5 Operation

5.1 Mounting the Wheel

Step-by-step guide for mounting a wheel onto the balancer.

5.1.1 Wheel Mounting Errors

Wheel Mounting Error Identification

5.1.2 & 5.1.3 Wheel Mounting Issues

5.2 Preparation and Power-Up

5.2.1 Power Up and Error Codes

Powering on the unit and understanding startup error codes.

5.2.2 & 5.2.3 Emergency Stop and Shutdown

Emergency Stop and Proper Shutdown

Procedures for emergency stopping and shutting down the unit.

5.3 Balancing Procedure

5.3.1 Input of Wheel Type

5.3.2 Balancing Mode Input

Balancing Mode Selection

5.3.3 Rim Dimensions Input

Standard Balancing Rim Dimension Input

5.3.3.1 & 5.3.3.2 Rim Width and Gauge Head

Rim Width Determination and Gauge Head Application

5.3.3.3 Distance and Diameter Determination

Determining Wheel Distance and Diameter

5.3.3.5 Hidden Weight Positioning (Alu 2 S)

Determining Hidden Weight Position for Alu 2 S

5.3.3.6 Hidden Weight Positioning (Alu 3 S)

Determining Hidden Weight Position for Alu 3 S

5.4 Spinning the Wheel

5.4.1 Measurement Process

Performing the wheel spinning and measurement for unbalance.

5.4.2 Fitting Balance Weights

5.4.2.1 How to Fit Balance Clips

5.4.2.2 & 5.4.2.3 Adhesive Weights Fitting

Fitting Adhesive Weights with Gauge Head or Dimensions

Fitting adhesive weights using gauge head or given dimensions.

5.4.3 & 5.4.4 Check Run and Static Unbalance

Check Run and Static Unbalance Correction

5.5 Special Functions

5.5.1 Behind-the-spokes Placement

5.5.2 Correction of Measured Unbalance

Correcting Measured Unbalance Values

5.5.4 Optimization and Weight Minimization

5.5.4.1 General Principles and Instructions

General principles and instructions for optimization and minimization.

5.5.4.3 & 5.5.4.4 Starting Optimization Processes

Starting Optimization;Weight Minimization and Optimization

Steps to start optimization or weight minimization processes.

5.5.4.5 Continuing Optimization

Continuing Minimization and Optimization Procedures

How to continue interrupted optimization or minimization.

5.5.5 Performing a Compensation Run

Compensation Run Procedure

6 Maintenance

6.3 Calibration Procedure

Calibration Steps

Step-by-step guide for calibrating the wheel balancer.

7 Trouble shooting

Problem Identification and Basic Checks

Initial steps for troubleshooting and basic checks.

7.1 System Messages and Error Codes

7.1.1 Error Codes

List and explanation of operational error codes.

7.1.2 C-codes

C-codes Information

Information regarding C-codes, inaccessible to operators.