American Aimers VISION II PRO User manual

VISION
VISION VISION
VISION II PRO
PRO PRO
PROTM
IMAGE PROCESSING
HEADLAMP AIMER
AMERICAN AIMERS, INC
3529 WEST 6TH Ave. Emporia, Kansas 668 1
1-877-343-77 3
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Introduction and Equipment Precautions
Congratulations! You now have the world’s most advanced headlamp aiming
technology available to the U.S. automotive aftermarket. The Vision II Pro™
Image Processing Headlamp Aimer provides factory-precise analysis to the
automotive aftermarket. Precision laser positioning, high technology photometric
analysis and computer quick calculations make the Vision II Pro™ the most
accurate headlight aiming device available.
The versatility of the Vision II Pro™ system enables you to aim nearly any
headlamp on any make of vehicle throughout the world. Standard, auxiliary, fog,
rectangular, round, or aerodynamic VOL, VOR, HIGH, LOW headlamps can be
precisely aimed, regardless of size.
The precision accuracy of laser technology is used to determine the vehicle
centerline and optical center of the headlamps. Computer-image processing
technologies form the basis for the Vision II Pro™ System. It analyzes and
displays the light pattern as it would appear on the roadway at twenty-five feet
(25’) ahead of the vehicle. Upon positioning the headlamp, a digital translation of
the headlight beam is displayed on the screen, graphically illustrating the ideal
alignment position in inches or centimeters. While viewing the screen, you adjust
the headlamp adjustment screws to align the beam pattern cross-hairs with the
visual aim indicators.
The Vision II Pro™ will never become obsolete. It will always be on the leading
edge of technology. The system can be expanded when new aim patterns
develop.
This user manual should be read in its entirety before operating the Vision II
Pro™ System. If you have any questions, please contact an American Aimers
Representative for further information at 1-877-343-7703.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL CAUTION AND WARNING
LABELS AFFIXED TO YOUR EQUIPMENT.

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Table of Contents
Section One………………………………………….. 5
1.1 Unpacking & Inspection
1.2 Assembly Procedure
1.3 Select anguage
1.4 Alignment Method
1.5 Printer Option
1.6 Aimer Preparation
1.7 Activation Screen
1.8 Select Measurement
1.9 Set-Up Aiming Bays
1.10 Set Number of Bays
Section Two……………………………………..…. 14
2.1 Set Floor Slope
2.2 Conversion Chart
2.3 Set Aim OK Window
Section Three…………………………….……..… 17
3.1 Area/Vehicle Set-up
Section Four……………………………………….. 18
4.1 Self Test
4.2 Printer Option
4.3 Alignment Track
4.4 Calibration
Section Five………………………………………….. 21
5.1 Aim amps
5.2 Align Aimer (Vehicle Centerline)
5.3 Set Bay Number
5.4 Position Aimer To amp
(Passenger Side)
5.5 Position Aimer To amp
(Driver Side)
Section Six……………………………………….…… 24
6.1 Glossary isting
6.2 Equipment Maintenance
6.3 Equipment Optical Calibration
6.4 Equipment Specifications
6.5 Replacement Parts

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WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF REMEDY
Seller warrants that the items sold will be free from defects in material and workmanship
for aperiod of one year from the date of purchase; provided, however, that Seller’s
maximum liability and Buyer’s exclusive remedy, for any goods which are or become
defective, shall be, at Seller’s option, the repair of the defective goods or the
replacement thereof with conforming goods, f.o.b. Seller’s plant, or the reimbursement
to the Buyer of the contract price for the defective goods. Repair or replacement of
defective goods or reimbursement for the contract price thereof, shall be made only
upon return of the defective goods to Seller at Seller’s cost, but only after inspection of
the goods by Seller and written instructions by Seller to Buyer regarding the shipment of
the goods to Seller.
Other than set forth above, SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
WHATEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED; AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE IS HEREBY
DISCLAIMED BY THE SELLER.
Seller shall not be liable for any consequential damages, loss or expense arising from
the use or the inability to use the goods for any purpose whatsoever.
There are no warranties by Seller covering components, parts, or accessories specified
by the Buyer and manufactured by someone other than Seller. Such warranties as may
be furnished to Seller by the manufacturer of such items will be extended to the Buyer
by the Seller.
The Vision Headlamp Aiming Unit is an optical aiming device designed to aim
headlights that comply with the Society of Automotive Engineers recommended
practices described in J599 and J600. All lamp and lamp patterns do not conform to
these recommended practices.
SELLER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
WHATEVER, THAT THE VISION HEADLAMP AIMING UNIT WILL AIM HEADLAMPS
WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO THE SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS
RECOMMENDED PRACTICES DESCRIBED IN J599 AND J600.
WARNING: Direct Sunlight Can Damage Unit Voiding Warranty.

Hardware — Small Bag (A) Contains:
1. Cable Plug / Qty. 1
2. 1/2” Cap Bolt with Nylon Insert / Qty. 2
3. Belleville asher / Qty. 1
4. Strips of Velcro / Qty. 1
5. 5/16” x 1/2” Hex Head Bolt / Qty. 6
6. 3/8” heel Bolt / Qty. 1
7. 5/16” Flat asher and Anti-Rotate Bracket
Base Bolts — Large Bag (B) Contains:
1. 3/8” - 16 X 6-1/2” Hex Head Bolt / Qty. 2
2. 3/8” - 16 Hex Nut / Qty. 2
3. 3/8” - 16 Hex Nylon Loc Nut / Qty. 4
4. 3/8” - 16 X 5” Hex Head Bolt / Qty. 2
5. 3/8” - 16 Flat asher / Qty. 2
Box 2 - Boxed Base & Hardware
Box 2 contains the following: heels (3), Brake
Handle (1), T-Base Front (1), T-Base Rear (1)
Mast Cover (1), Charger (1), Small Bag A (1),
Large Bag B (1), heel & Cam Mount (1), Shaft
(1), Mast Support Column (1), & Anti-Rotate
Bracket (1), as shown in Figure 1 below.
Box 2
Boxed Base & Hardware Kit
Note: Some omponents are shipped inside T-Base legs.
Unpacking & Inspection
UPON receipt open the boxes and check contents for
any shipping damage. If necessary, notify carrier of dam-
age and make a claim through the carrier. Check the
oxes for the following content:
Box 1 — Vision II Pro Head contains: (1) Vision II
Pro Head Manual; (1) arranty Card; (1) Transit (1)
Bundle of Laser Targets; (1) Vision II Pro Head As-
HEADLIGHT
Laser
Sti kers
G2 Transit
Laser
Targets
Vision II Pro Head
Box 1
Warranty Card
Manual
BOX 3 — The Counterweight is secured in the middle of the Mast
with two cardboard inserts. The inserts will need to be removed from
each end. Use caution when removing the inserts to prevent the
Counterweight from falling out. It may be necessary to hold the
Counterweight Cable to prevent the Counterweight from sliding out
of the mast.
NOTE: Counter weight is VERY heavy; use aution.
Remove 4’ sections of track (3 — 4’ sections of track).
Corrugated
Insert
Alignment Tra k
Prote tive Bags
Corrugated Insert
Mast Box
Mast with Counterweight
Box 3
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Wheels (3)
Charger
Brake Handle
Small
Bag (A)
Figure 1
Cam &
Wheel Mount
Large
Bag (B)
Mast
Support
Column
Shaft
Anti-Rotate
Bra ket
Mast
Cover
T-Base Front
T-Base Rear
Wheels (3)
Charger
Brake Handle
Small
Bag (A)
Figure 1
Cam &
Wheel Mount
Large
Bag (B)
Mast
Support
Column
Shaft
Anti-Rotate
Bra ket
Mast
Cover
T-Base Front
T-Base Rear

STEP 1. TOOLS REQUIRED
• 3/8” Allen rench
• ½” Socket
• ½” ox-end Wrench
• Torpedo Level
hen facing towards
the front of the “T” base
Front “T should be ex-
tending further to the left
side than right to allow for
center holes to align.
(Picture 1)
Step 2. BASE ASSEMBLY
On a flat surface, position the two base legs to form a “T” Install the Anti Rotate
Bracket between the Front and Rear Base as shown. (Picture 2) There are “This Side
Up Stickers” located on both of the Base Legs to aid you in proper positioning of the
bases. ith center holes aligned, install 5 inch Hex Head Bolts so the asher and
Lock Nut are on the
backside of the Rear
“T” Base. At this time,
tighten bolts to be
snug, while keeping
pieces flush with top
surfaces. Adjustment
will be made later, at
this section , to level
the Aim Head.
T-Base Front
Extends Further Left
Pi ture 1
T-Base Rear
5” Hex Head
Bolts
Note:
Large
Hole on
Top
Using two 5/16” x 1/2” Hex Head
Bolts place the Cam Block assembly
into the Base and tighten. (Picture 4-
1)
Cam Blo k
Assembly
5/16” x
1/2” Hex
Head
Bolts
Pi ture 4-1
Pi ture
4-2
Brass
Washer
3/8” x 1-3/4”
Shoulder Bolt
Using a 3/8” Shoulder Bolt, install the
heel to the Cam Block assembly as
shown. (Picture 4-2)
Step 4 CAM BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Step 3. WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Using 6-1/2” Hex Head Bolts,
install the wheels so that they are
on the front side of the Base.
A Jam Nut is installed on the
inside of the Base while a Lock
Nut is placed on the outside.
NOTE: Bolt should be locked in
place to allow heel to spin
freely (without excess play in the
heel). This can be accomplished by pushing the Bolt through the heel and into
Base hole. Place Jam Nut on inside and while pushing Bolt and heel against
Base, tighten Jam Nut to inner surface and then turn nut one extra turn. Tighten
Lock Nut to secure bolt. (Picture 3)
Lo k
Nut
6-1/2” Hex Head Bolt
Jam Nut
Pi ture 3
Base Wheel
Anti-
Rotate
Bra ket
Pi ture 2
Washers
Lo k-Nut
3/8” x 5”
Hex
Bolts
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Pi ture
4-2 Brass
Washer
3/8” x 1-3/4”
Shoulder Bolt
Pi ture
4-2

Step 5. MAST ASSEMBLY
1. Place Base on a sturdy flat
surface.
The large hole in the Base
must be in the up position. The
shaft fits through this hole ro-
tate the shaft until the two ex-
pansion pins align with the
holes in bottom of Base. Hold-
ing shaft, turn Base on its side
and install bolt and tighten
completely. (Picture 5-1)
2. After installing the Shaft, remove the
“This Side Up” stickers. (Picture 5-2)
3. Place Mast Support Column over Shaft. Note:
The Mast holes need to be positioned so that one
set of holes face the Anti Rotate Bracket and the
other set of holes are to the left. (See Picture for
proper positioning).
4. Secure Mast column in place us-
ing a ½” x 1” Socket Head Cap
Screw, tighten down to approxi-
mately 100 Inch lbs.
The Mast is supported on the mast support
column by 4 – 5/16“ x 1/2“ Hex Bolts. Care-
fully place the Mast over the support col-
umn and make sure the Mast goes inside
the Anti Rotate Bracket. Caution: It is ne -
essary to hold the ounterweight able
to keep Counterweight from falling out
of the Mast while installing to the Mast
Support Column.
First, using 1- 5/16” Flat asher and 1-
5/16” Hex Head Bolt, attach the Anti Ro-
tate Bracket to the Mast. Then attach the
remaining 3 - 5/16” Hex Head Bolts after
all holes align, and tighten completely.
Note: Adjustments might need to be made
to get holes to align. This can be done by
loosening the Base Bolts or by slightly
bending the Anti Rotate Bracket.
5/16”
Hex Head
Bolts (4)
5/16”
Washer
(2)
Pi ture 5-6
Expansion
Pins
Pi ture 5-1
1/2” x 1”
So ket Head Cap S rew
Pi ture 5-4
Make sure gap is
the same on both
sides before
tightening
down.
Pi ture 5-5
Wide side of
Mast—This
Side Up.
Pi ture 5-2
THIS
SIDE UP
Sti kers
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Make sure
holes are
fa ing
front and
left, as
shown
Picture 5-3
Make sure
holes are
fa ing
front and
left, as
shown
Picture 5-3
Make sure
holes are
fa ing
front and
left, as
shown
Pi ture 5-3
Make sure
holes are
fa ing
front and
left, as
shown.

The tension on the rollers is pre-
set at the factory, however, if the
unit does not roll smoothly or
rocks and wobbles, adjustments
can be made if necessary.
If adjustment is required, simply
loosen the Tension heel Lock-
ing Nut, loosen or tighten the Ten-
sion Adjustment Set Screw as
needed, and tighten down the
Tension heel Locking Nut.
Screw Brake Handle on to the Tension Adjusting heel bolt. The Brake Handle
only needs to be turned lightly to lock Aimer Head in position.
LEVELING HEAD, Left To Right
Place assembled unit on a known level surface. ith the Aimer Head setting in the
operating position, move the Aimer Head up or down on the Mast so it is approxi-
mately in the center.
Locate the horizontal level on
the back edge of Aim Head
as shown in Picture 9.
Reading the level,
adjust the Base sections
by loosening the bolts and
moving the Mast Left or right
until the Aimer Head is level;
then tighten bolts.
6. Place the Aimer Head over
the top of the Mast. Align the
guide rollers with the mast groove
and pull down into position as
shown. (Picture 6) Note: It is
re ommended to use two peo-
ple for this step —1 person to
hold the Mast from moving,
and the other to put the Aimer
Head on the Mast.
I
Insert the Counterweight Cable into the
Cable Support Notch. Lightly place the
Cable Plug into the Cable Support
Notch, to prevent the cable from pop-
ping out of the hole when the Aimer
Head is in the raised position.
(Picture 7)
Pi ture 6
Guide Roller Groove
Guide Roller Groove
Pi ture 7
Cable Plug
Cable
Not h
Pi ture 8
Brake Handle
Tension
Wheel Set
S rew
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Horizontal Level
Pi ture 9

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SECTION ONE
1.3 SELECT LANGUAGE
The Vision II ProTM has English set as its default language. However, if you would like to
change the language to Spanish or French, you can easily do so by following these instructions.
1. Making sure the Aimer is off, press and hold Button 1; then turn the main power switch
on. Continue pressing Button 1 until the language screen is displayed.
2. Select Language. This selection is automatically stored in memory.
Note: If you need to change the language simply turn the power off and repeat the process.
French
La mode d’emploi pour Vision II ProTM est en anglais. Si vous desirez changer et choisir soit
l’espagnol, soit le francais, vous pouvez le faire en suivant les instructions ci-dessous.
1. Assurez vous que la machine est en position »off ». Pressez et tenez appuyee la touche
1 alors que vous mettez la machine en marche. Continuez d’appuyer la touche 1 jusqu'à
ce que l’ecran pour le choix du language apparaisse.
2. Choisissez le language desire. La selection sera automatiquement conservee dans la
mémoire de l’appareil.
Note: Si vous desirez changer le language, eteignez la machine et repetez le procede.
Spanish
Vision II ProTM automaticamente selecciona el Inglés como su idioma de preferencia . Si Ud
prefiere cambiar a otro idioma como el Español o Frances, Ud. facilmente lo puede hacer
siguiendo las siguientes instrucciones.
1. Asegurese de que el Aimer este apagado, presione y sostenga la tecla 1, luego
presione el boton principal de encender. Continue presionando la tecla 1 hasta que
aparesca en la pantalla la opcion de idiomas.
2. Seleccionar idioma. Esta seleccion esta automaticamente guardada en la memoria.
Nota: Si Ud. Desea cambiar a otro idioma, simplemente presione la tecla de apagar y repita el
proceso.

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1.4 ALIGNMENT METHOD
There are two recommended methods to ensure the Vision II ProTM aimer is aligned with the
centerline of the vehicle.
The LASER ALIGNMENT method utilizes the on-board laser to align the Vision II ProTM unit
with the vehicle centerline. The LASER ALIGNMENT method is the most widely used method
and the Vision II ProTM is pre-set at the factory to this mode. The FIXED POSSITION method is
for permanently installed applications where the track is attached to floor and the perpendicular
alignment of the vehicle to the track is assured by the use of wheel stops and/or wheel guides.
IMPORTANT: Unless you have a fixed track and need to change the laser mode, please
proceed to Section 1.5 on the following page.
If you choose to change to the FIXED TRACK mode you can do so by following these steps:
1.) Press and hold in on Button 1 while turning the main power switch on. Keeping Button
1 pushed, the aimer will proceed to a calibration screen - wait approximately ten
seconds and release the button. The Select Language Screen will appear; select button
(5) Skip. The Select Track Style menu will appear; select button (3) Fixed. The
information will be saved. Note – If the screen does not appear, repeat the process