Capelec CAP2500 User manual

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USER MANUAL
CAP2500 / CAP2300
Universal automatic headlight tester
Passenger cars & Trucks

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SOMMAIRE
I. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 2
II. General description ...............................................................................................................3
2.1 Visualization screen.........................................................................................................3
2.2 User interface ...................................................................................................................3
2.3 Main functions .................................................................................................................. 4
2.4 Tester power supply......................................................................................................... 4
III Headlight tester positioning..................................................................................................6
3.1 Vehicle preparation ..........................................................................................................6
3.2 Vehicle longitudinal axis positioning with laser............................................................ 7
3.3 Vehicle longitudinal axis positioning with mirror..........................................................8
3.4 Optical head positioning in front of the headlamp. .......................................................9
IV. Vehicle inspection .............................................................................................................. 11
V. Adjustment functions.......................................................................................................... 13
5.1 Dipped headlight adjustment function ......................................................................... 13
5.2 High beam adjustment function .................................................................................... 14
5.3 Fog light adjustment function ....................................................................................... 14
VI. Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 16
VII. Tester maintenance........................................................................................................... 23
VIII. Technical characteristics................................................................................................. 24

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I. Introduction
We thank you for acquiring the headlight tester CAP2500 or CAP2300. This tester takes advantage of the
most advanced technologies, designed and patented by CAPELEC. The CAP2500 or CAP2300 is a
standalone device for controlling and adjusting any type of headlamp.
This manual explains how to use the CAP2500 and CAP2300 in its various versions:
-CAP2500 Bluetooth
-CAP2500 Wifi
-CAP2500 RS232
-CAP2300 RS232
Please read this manual carefully before operating the device, in order to get the full benefit of it. Keep it
in a safe place to consult it when necessary.
Remark : Information contained in this document are subject to change without prior notice. CAPELEC
will not be held responsible in any case for any damage, direct or indirect, of any kind whatever, nor for
losses or expenses, resulting from improper use.
WARNING
The lens of the system must never be exposed to sunlight.
The concentration of sunlight can cause heating and a risk of damaging the
equipment and/or burns.

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II. General description
2.1 Visualization screen
2.2 User interface
LCD screen
Visualization screen
Cut-off graduations for
visual control
The battery light indicates, when blinking, that the battery level is low.
On CAP2500, when the rechargeable batteries are in charge, the light remains on.
On CAP2300, when the non-rechargeable battery is low, please replace it.
The key « On/Off » enables to switch on the tester. To switch it off, press the key
3 seconds.
The key «Print-out» enables to print out or to send measurements.
The key «Ok» enables to validate.
The key «ESC» enables to get out of a menu.
The arrows « up » and « down » enable to move in the menus.

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2.3 Main functions
5 main modes are available when the tester is on:
Menu 1: Vehicle Inspection
The menu Vehicle Inspection enable to carry out dipped headlamps cut-off control (and fog lights as an
option). Test results could be forwarded to a PC through the GIEGNET protocol. It is also possible to
print-out the results.
Menu 2: Dipped headlamps adjustment
This function enables to carry out dipped headlamps adjustment. It enables a vertical adjustment
complying with the cut-off wished by the operator. It enables a lateral adjustment at 0% only on
CAP2500. Furthermore, the tester gives the light intensity and dazzling default provided by the dipped
headlamp.
Menu 3: High beam adjustment
High beam adjustment enables to adjust these lamps at 0%, both lateral and vertical. The operator is
guided to carry out his adjustment thanks to direction arrows. Furthermore, the light intensity of the high
beam is displayed on the screen.
Menu 4: Fog light adjustment
This mode displays the cut-off measured on fog lights so that the operator can make an adjustment with
an optimal cut-off.
Menu 5: Configuration
This menu gives access to several sub-menus enabling to parameter the various functionalities of the
CAP2500 and CAP2300, such as the print-out mode choice, the date and time setting, the contrast
adjustment, etc.
2.4 Tester power supply
CAP2300
The CAP2300 is provided with R14 C-type non-rechargeable batteries.
Remark: Deactivation of backlight enables to multiply by 3 the tester autonomy.
ATTENTION: Do not try to recharge the CAP2300 batteries.

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CAP2500
The CAP2500 is provided with R14 C-type rechargeable batteries.
Remark:
Deactivation of backlight enables to multiply by 3 the tester autonomy.
When the batteries are empty, the battery light starts to blink. You must then charge them again. Connect
on the rear plug of the tester the 9V charger supplied by CAPELEC.
Battery charge is shown through continuous lighting of the battery light. When the light is off, the
batteries are charged and then you can disconnect the charger.
Remark about the charger:
Disconnection device is the adapter block. Therefore, it must remain accessible.
You must not use in any case another charger than the one supplied by Capelec.
CAP2500 & CAP2300
Remark on the batteries:
Battery replacement must be done with original parts.
Battery rejection :
Get rid of the batteries according to laws and regulations into effect in your own country. Do not throw
used batteries in your dust bin : in most of the countries, it is forbidden by law to incinerate them, to bury
them or to throw them away in rubbish dumps.
Please contact local authorities for further information on measures taken in your country to collect,
recycle and destroy used batteries.

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III Headlight tester positioning
3.1 Vehicle preparation
First of all, control the tyre pressure. If it is not correct, reinflation or deflation will be done to reach the
recommended pressure within – 0 bar and + 0.3 bar limits. In every case, this pressure must be balanced.
Move forward the vehicle at low speed, let it stop smoothly (without using the parking brake) on a
levelled and horizontal surface, front wheels in a straight line. By default, it is suitable that the vehicle
runs for at least 1 wheel turn (without any effort for the trains) and to stop it (without using the parking
brake) on a levelled and horizontal surface.
For vehicles with non standard suspension (e.g. : servo suspension), it is necessary to run the engine
before making any measurement, wait for the vehicle to stabilize with the engine running.
Actuate the parking brake (gradually for manual handbrakes).
When the vehicle is equipped, either in the passenger compartment or at the headlamp level, with a
manual setting system, place the device in the position recommended by the manufacturer according to
the charge state. If the system does not work, the control is made in the existing configuration.

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3.2 Vehicle longitudinal axis positioning with laser
1- Move forward the headlight tester in front
of the centre of the vehicle so that the
headlight tester lens is within 20 and 50 cm
from each headlamp (optimal distance being
35cm).
2- Identify on the vehicle 2 fixed marks,
symetrically spread out with regard to its
central axis (examples : right and left upper
windscreen angles, non distorted engine
bonnet angles, windscreen washer jets if
their support is not distorted).
3- Make the optical head swivel so that the
laser line match with the marks identified on
the vehicle.
4- You can start with the control or
adjustment procedure. During this phase you
will move the headlight tester in front of the
headlamp to be controlled or adjusted while
keeping the angular positioning carried out
with the laser.
WARNING Laser radiation:
- Class 2M laser device
- Do not look directly into the beam nor directly observe using "magnifying" optical instruments.
- The vehicle must be empty of occupants when the laser beam is being adjusted.
- Laser adjustment must be used momentarily.

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3.3 Vehicle longitudinal axis positioning with mirror
1- Move forward the headlight tester in front
of the centre of the vehicle so that the
headlight tester lens is within 20 and 50 cm
from each headlamp (optimal distance being
35cm).
2- Identify on the vehicle 2 fixed marks,
symetrically spread out with regard to its
central axis (examples : right and left upper
windscreen angles, non distorted engine
bonnet angles, windscreen washer jets if
their support is not distorted).
3- Make the optical head swivel so that the
mirror line match with the marks identified on
the vehicle.
4- You can start with the control or
adjustment procedure. During this phase you
will move the headlight tester in front of the
headlamp to be controlled or adjusted while
keeping the angular positioning carried out
with the laser.