Canbuilt OPT-5405 User manual

Model OPT-5405
Ver 050720
Professional
Optical Headlight Aiming System
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Index
INDEX
Aiming Low Beams 14
Aiming High Beam and Auxiliary Lights 17
Aiming Fog Lights 18
Aiming European Beam 19
Forewords 3
Assembling the aimer 4
Calibrating the Floor 7
Floor Slope Register 8
Vehicle Preparations 9
Positioning Aimer to Vehicle 10
Beam Slope Compensation 20
Calibrating the aimer 21
Warranty Information 27
Aiming Procedures 12
The Aiming Screen 12
Beam Elucidation Filters 13
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THE PANTHER OPTICAL HEADLIGHT AIMER MODEL OPT-5405
Thank you for purchasing the OPT-5405 Optical Headlight Aimer.Panther
You have made a wise purchase decision. The OPT-5405 is a high quality, durable piece
of equipment that will give you years of trouble free operation.
Your aimer has over 25 years of engineering refinement built-in. It is designed to meet the
following requirements:
Designed for compliance with the latest revisions of the Standards SAE J599 (Aug 1997)
and J600 (Feb 1993).
Aims all headlights including Domestic, European, and Asian type headlights.
Laser guided floor slope compensation.
Simple operation.
Easily transportable from bay to bay.
Requires no floor track.
Built-in self-checking for orthogonality of its components.
The aiming is performed based on an image of the headlight beam recreated inside the
optical aimer head. The internal screen duplicates the screen required by the SAE
standard J599.
This manual is written based on the requirements of the SAE J599 standard for headlight
aim.
Forewords
Forewords-Page 3
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COMPONENTS:
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. Optical aimer head
. Heavy-duty mast
. Reinforced base with wheels
. Hardware to attach the mast to the
base:
1 Bolt DIN 912, M 10 x 50
1 Washer DIN 7980, 10 mm
1 Flat washer, 10 mm
. Lateral alignment visor
. Lock / unlock mechanism
. Mast cap
. Precision floor slope compensation
system
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. Aimer positioning system
. Floor slope register
Laser guided floor slope
measurement system (not shown)
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Assembling the Aimer
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Assembling the Aimer
STEP 1
Bolt the mast to the base aligning the mast as shown in
fig. 1.
STEP 2
Install optical aimer head on
mast as shown in fig.2 by
pressing trigger lock (fig. 3)
and sliding it down the mast.
Fig. 1
STEP 3
Check that the mast is correctly positioned. The aimer head should be parallel to the
base (fig. 4). Tighten the mast bolt with 10 mm allen wrench.
Fig. 4
CORRECT INCORRECT
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Assembling the Aimer
ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE
The Panther is factory calibrated for accuracy, to verify calibration of aimer, see section
on aimer calibration.
Attach the holder to the middle of
the aimer head, at the tip of the
pointer.
Fig. 5
STEP 4
Install the lateral alignment visor (fig. 5). The
narrow slot in the visor should face the rear of the
aimer (the wide slot faces the front).
STEP 5
Install the pointer positioning system using
hardware as shown in fig. 7. Hardware is attached
to the optical aimer head and must be removed for
pointer installation fig.6.
fig. 6
Hardware for Pointer
Positioning System
Thread nut on bolt , insert
through eye in pointer system and
thread nut on bolt . Install
assembly on optical aimer head
tightening nut against aimer as
shown in fig. 7.
Repeat the process for stopper pin.
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fig. 8
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fig. 7
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pointer system
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Calibrating the Floor
INITIAL FLOOR SLOPE COMPENSATION
Vehicle and aimer are both located
on a flat and level floor.
Floor compensation is required.
Fig. 12
Vehicle and aimer are both located
on a flat floor with a constant slope.
Floor compensation is required.
Fig. 13
Vehicle and aimer are located on
different flats, both of them with a
constant slope.
Floor compensation is required.
Fig. 14
Vehicle and/or aimer are located on
irregular flats.
It is recommended not to aim the
headlamps on such floors.
Fig. 15
LASER GUIDED FLOOR SLOPE COMPENSATION SYSTEM
Position aimer at front of bay. Turn on laser by turning knob on laser housing. Measure
center of laser beam height from floor at front wheel and at back wheel. The distance
from the floor should be the same. If it is not, adjust floor slope knob until they are equal.
See fig. 16 and fig. 19.
Fig. 16
CAUTION
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM
CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
POWER OUTPUT < 1mW
WAVELENGHT: 630-680 nm
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Calibrating the Floor
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Floor slope adjustment knob
Fig. 19
RECORDING THE FLOOR SLOPE SETTING
Near the floor slope adjustment knob , there is a
register consisting of a small cylinder that can be
used to count the turns of the knob . This register
sinks or raises with each turn of the knob (fig. 19).
Shops using the aimer in more than one location
should record the floor slope settings for each
location.
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Use the recorded floor slope setting for subsequent
uses in the same location. Simply set the slope
adjustment knob to the previously recorded position
prior to aiming headlights.
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ONCE THE SETTING IS RECORDED, IT IS NOT
NECESSARY TO TAKE THE FLOOR SLOPE
MEASUREMENT AGAIN FOR THIS LOCATION
Note: A decal is included with the aimer. You can record floor slope settings and adhere
the decal to aimer for reference. You can also use the matrix below for recording this
information.
BAY NUMBER REGISTER SETTING
REGISTER SETTING KNOB SETTINGKNOB SETTING DATE
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PREPARING THE VEHICLE FOR HEADLAMP AIM OR INSPECTION
Before checking the aim, the inspector shall;
Remove ice or mud from under fenders.
Set tire inflation pressures to the values specified on the tire sidewall or
information label.
Check car springs for sag or broken leaves.
See that there is no load in the vehicle other than the driver.
Check functioning of any automatic vehicle leveling systems and specific
manufacturer's instructions pertaining to vehicle preparation for headlamp
aiming.
Clean lenses.
Check for bulb burnout, broken aiming pads, and proper beam switching.
Stabilize suspension by rocking vehicle sideways.
Measure the vertical height of the center of the headlamp from the ground.
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Vehicle Preparations
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Positioning the Aimer to Vehicle
POSITIONING THE AIMER TO VEHICLE
25-35 cm
10-14 in
Fig. 20
Top View
Side view
Note: There are several ways to determine the center of the headlight beam. If your
headlight has a clear lens and you can see the bulb, it is generally located at the center.
Some headlight lenses have a small dot in the lens that indicates the center. Many light
beams have a “dark spot” in the center of the beam, this can be easily found by placing a
cloth over the light and turning on the headlights.
Rotate aimer positioning system (pointer) to front of aimer. Move aimer so that
positioning pointer is at center of headlight beam. The pointer can be stored as shown
with dashed lines in illustration, when not in use.
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Align with center of beam
Align with center of beam
Place the aimer in front of one
headlamp at a distance between 10
to 14 in. (25 to 35 cm). Most beam
patterns are clearest if the optical
lens is about 12” from the lamp
surface.
OPTIONAL METHOD OF POSITIONING AIMER
The has markings drawn on the aimer which can also be used for positioning the
aimer at the center of the headlight. These markings can be used instead of the pointer if
desired. Laser can also be used for vertical centering. See drawings below.
Panther
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CORRECT INCORRECT
CORRECT
INCORRECT
Fig. 21
Aligning Aimer to Vehicle
POSITIONING AIMER TO VEHICLE
With the aimer centered in front of the vehicle, choose two symmetrical points of the
vehicle located at the same height off the ground (i.e. the upper part of the lamps, strut
bolts, radiator support bolts, grill work etc.).
Points located too high, such as the vehicle roof, should be avoided: the best accuracy is
obtained using lower points.
Make sure that plenty of light is on the front of the vehicle. Looking through the lateral
alignment visor, spot the two points and position both points on the visor's wire, by
slightly rotating the aimer left or right, Fig.21.
Aimer is ready to test headlight. Turn on headlights and use internal screen to aim the
light. Correct beam positioning on the aiming screen is explained on the following pages.
Proper aim for high beams, low beams, Euro beams, driving lights, and fog lights are
explained.
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Aiming Procedures
Horizontal line used as low beam
inspection upper limit.
Horizontal line used as low
beam inspection lower limit.
Biased line for the
European type low beam
Two vertical lines used as low
beam lateral inspection limits.
Illustrations on the following pages show more detail for specific types of lamps.
100 mm
100 mm
100
mm
100
mm
4" 4"
4"
0"
4"
8"
DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERNAL SCREEN OF THE AIMER
The Panther 5405 is designed to reproduce, at a smaller scale, an aiming test screen
compliant with the Standard SAE J599 (revised Aug. 1997). The beam projections appear
on the internal screen of the aimer as they would appear on a screen located 25 feet from
the headlamps.
The aiming screen complies with all aiming and inspection requirements of the Standards
SAE J599 (revised August 1997) and SAE J600 (revised February 1993).
With the lines drawn on the internal screen of the aimer, all aiming and testing procedures
can be performed .
In addition, the European type lighting can also be aimed.
according to the inspection limits described in the Standards
Page 12 - Aiming Procedures - The Aiming Screen
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BEAM ELUCIDATION FILTERS
Due to the widely varying light and of automotive headlights, and
different operators sensitivity to light, it is difficult to locate the light beam pattern when
adjusting headlights on some vehicles. Canbuilt has developed a beam elucidation filter
to make it easier to view these beam patterns. The filters are designed to remove some of
the extraneous light from the viewable pattern and enhance the high intensity zone,
providing an image that is clearer and easier to see.
To use the filter, simply set it on top of the aimer body above the viewing window. The
magnetic strips will hold it in place. For best operation, the magnetic strips should be
toward the front and rear of the aimer.
The filters can be stored by using the magnetic strips to attach them any place on the
metal aimer head.
intensity color
Choose the filter (or filters) that works best for
your vision.
Place filter over viewing
window here
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Aiming Procedures
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Aiming Procedures
INSPECTION LIMITS FOR LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The inspection limits are a range of 4” at 25’. The illustrations below show the range
allowed for vertical and horizontal inspection.
The left side of the “high intensity zone” must fall
within the shaded area for proper low beam
horizontal adjustment.
The top of the “high intensity zone” must fall within
the shaded area for proper low beam vertical
adjustment.
Nominal Vertical Aim Line
100 mm
100 mm
100
mm
100
mm
4" 4"
4"
0"
4"
8"
Inspection
upper limit
Inspection
lower limit
4"
0"
4"
4" 4"
Inspection
left limit
Inspection
right limit
4"
0"
4"
4" 4"
AIMING LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS
Low Beam Headlamps are aimed so that the top edge of the high-intensity zone is at the
line, and the left edge of the high-intensity zone is at the
vertical center line of the screen.
NOMINAL VERTICAL AIM
NOTE: Headlights centered more than 36” from the ground require beam slope
compensation. See page 18 for details.
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Aiming Procedures
4"
0"
4"
4" 4"
Many composite headlights do not have a
distinct “high intensity zone”. When
adjusting these lights you must locate the
area in the beam pattern that rises above
the rest of the beam. This part of the pattern
shines farthest down the road and is
considered the “high intensity zone”.
Many late model headlights have patterns
similar to the European beam pattern. You
should set these headlights using the
biased line as shown.
Some patterns do not have a distinct edge
on the right side. When aiming this type of
headlight, ignore the right side of the
pattern. Simply locate the left edge of the
high intensity area that shines farthest
down the road. This should be adjusted to
the centerline on the aiming screen. The
top edge will normally be easy to locate.
DIFFERENT LOW BEAM PATTERNS
is highest on the screen)
There are many different beam patterns used in domestic vehicles. When checking
headlights with complicated beam patterns, you must locate the part of the high intensity
zone that shines farthest down the road ( . This generally appears
as a “hump” in the beam pattern. Once this is located, you simply set the left edge of the
“hump” to align with the center cross hair on the screen. You set the top of the “hump”
with the horizontal cross hair. The bottom of the “hump” typically blends into the lower
portion of the beam pattern and is not considered when adjusting the headlight.
Sample patterns can be seen Beam Pattern Book
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4"
4"
0"
4"
4" 4"
4"
0"
4"
4" 4"
0"
4"
0
4"
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Aiming Procedures
INSPECTION LIMITS FOR LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS
4"
0"
4"
4" 4"
FAIL, too far right
0
4"
FAIL, too high
4"
0"
4"
4" 4"
4"
0"
4"
FAIL, too far left
4"
0"
4"
4" 4"
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FAIL, too low
4"
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4"
4" 4"
too low
4"
4"
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4"
4" 4"
0
4"
4"
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AIMING HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS AND AUXILIARY DRIVING LIGHTS
High beam headlamps and auxiliary driving lights are aimed so that the center of the high-
intensity zone is located at the horizontal and vertical center of the screen.
Aiming Procedures
INSPECTION LIMITS FOR HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS AND
AUXILIARY DRIVING LIGHTS
The inspection limits for high-beam headlamps shall be with the center of the high-
intensity zone from 100mm (4") up, to 100mm (4") down; and, from 100mm (4") left to
100mm (4") right on a screen at 7.6m (25').
4"
0"
4"
4" 4"
The figure shows the high-intensity
zone (shaded area) of a properly
aimed on the aiming
screen.
HIGH BEAM
Inspection limits (shaded area) for
the center of the high-intensity zone
of headlamps and
auxiliary driving lamps.
HIGH BEAM
4"
0"
4"
4" 4"
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Aiming Procedures
INSPECTION LIMITS FOR FOG LAMPS
The inspection limits for symmetrical fog lamps installed with universal mounting
applications, shall be with the top edge of the high-intensity zone at horizontal or below
and with the center of the high-intensity zone from 100 mm (4") left to 100mm (4") right on
a viewing screen located at 7.6m (25') from the vehicle.
Inspection limits (shaded area) for
the top edge and center of the high-
intensity zone of .FOG LAMPS
AIMING FOG LAMPS
The correct aim for fog lamps with symmetrical beams (as described in SAE J583) is with
the top edge of the high-intensity zone at or below the horizontal centerline and the center
of the high-intensity zone centered on the screen.
The figure shows (shaded area
indicates high-intensity zone) a
properly aimed symmetrical
on the aiming screen.
FOG
LAMP BEAM
4"
0"
4"
4" 4"
4"
0"
4"
4" 4"
4
"
4
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