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John Bean VPI System I Operators Manual
12.0 EXPLANATION OF PROGRAM CODES
Various functions and features can be programmed to
enhance operation. These programs are referred to as
“F Codes”. Activate the “F Code” programs by press-
ing and holding the
F Button
while depressing the up/
down arrow buttons or by turning the shaft until the de-
sired number is displayed on the right display window.
User Codes are explained as follows:
F1 Toggle between normal and fine mode.
F3 Toggle switch between gram and ounce display
F7 Toggle switch of millimeter and inch for diameter
measurement
F12 The balancer has 4 counters that keeps track of total
number of cycles for a certain parameter. The bal-
ancer will automatically cycle through the counters
after P12 is pressed. The order of the counters are:
1. Display “Ctr ALL” for one second.
Counter number of all spins.
2. Display “Ctr CAL” for one second.
Counter number of spins since last calibration.
3. Display “Ctr SrV” for one second.
Counter number of service spins.
4. Display “Ctr USR” for one second.
Counter number of user spins.
F14 Shaft User Calibration by user
F18 ALU-S mode (press balancing mode button to exit
and back to DYN mode)
F43 Read or reset operator counters, reads or allows re-
set of all four operators. (A, B, C, D)
F44 Read or reset productivity of user. Display counter
number of default user only.
F90 Tire Matching mode
F91 Optimization
13.0 MAINTENANCE
BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE OR RE-
PAIRS ARE ATTEMPTED THE MACHINE
MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE
ELECTRIC SUPPLY.
This balancer does not require any special maintenance,
but the following precautions are required:
A. Periodically wash all plastic parts with a glass
cleaner. Wipe with a dry cloth.
B. Clean all adapters regularly with a nonflammable liq-
uid detergent all. Lubricate with a thin layer of oil.
C. Periodically perform a routine calibration as outlined
on pages 21and 22 of this manual.
14.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING
TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
When turning the machine on, No electric power Check the input voltage
the displays do not light Defect in the electric/electronic system Call the Equiserv service center
for assistance
The machine gives random readouts. Machine unstable on the floor Check that machine is stable
Water in the tire Remove water from tire.
Loose adaptor Tighten the adaptor firmly
Defective electronic board Call the Equiserv service center
for assistance
The machine does not stop after Defective electronic component Stop using the machine immedi
balancing cycle ately and call the Equiserv service
center for assistance
The balancer is slow to display when This machine performs a self-test routine This is a normal characteristic
powering machine up. on start-up. There will be a delay of several of the machine
seconds before the display is activated.
If the parameter arm ceases to Malfunction of the Parameter arm from Replace the Parameter arm or
properly measure rim distance either a failure of the electrical system manually enter the parameters
causing machine lockup. or harness connection failure. to continue operation.
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