Hofmann Megaplan megaline SSENCE Series User manual

Hofmann Megaplan GmbH
3D Wheel Aligners megaline SSENCE
Installation Manual
Due to intellectual property rights. some features are not available in some countries.
Some items shown in this manual are options.
Hofmann Megaplan GmbH
Hauptstraße 67
5302 Henndorf am Wallersee
Austria
Tel: +43 6214 - 64 66 12 • Fax: +43 6214 - 64 66 22
[e-mail] • www. hofmann-megaplan.com

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1.0 Installation
CE-Certification 3
1.1 Hardware installation for 3D equipment
1.1.1 Working environment requirements of the equipment 5
1.1.2 Distances and measurements 5
1.1.3 Basic installation steps of 3D aligner 6
1.1.4 Install the cabinet 8
1.1.5 Connecting the camera control board 9
1.1.6 Connecting the motor cable 10
1.1.7 Assembling of the calibration tools (option) 11
1.1.8 Grounding of complete System 12
1.2 Software installation for 3D equipment 13

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1.0 Installation
1.1 Hardware installation for 3D equipment
1.1.1 Working environment requirements of the equipment
•Do not use the equipment in dusty places. Keep the working area and equipment clean.
•Do not store or use the equipment in places clustered with chemical smoke.
•Do not use the equipment in places with great vibration.
•Avoid strong light interference from backside.
•Ensure that there is enough space around the aligner to mount and dismount the clamps or to
remove a tire. (Distance to other machines around the aligner and the lift is 1 meter. Please keep
distances between lift and machine as shown in the following picture.
Use single 220V AC power. Please care for a good ground connection of all
parts of the aligner. In countries with known current electrical fluctuations
the use of a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) is recommended.
1.1.2 Distances and measurements
•L= distance between camera and turntable 2.05m - 2.75m
•L1 / L2 = middle of the two skits must be perpendicular to the middle of the camera bar.
•L3 / L4 = Distance must be the same to ensure that the bar is parallel to the front of the lift.
•Distance between columns (on a 4-post lift): 2,65m minimal.
•Distance camera - rear targets: 8m maximum.
•Height of the lift: 0 to 1,70m
•Lift level: less than 5mm difference, diagonal

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1.1.3 Basic installation steps of 3D aligner
Before installation, please check the goods carefully. See whether the outer package is damaged, the
goods are complete according to the goods list. If anything abnormal occurs, please urgently communicate
with us for solution.
Camera Bar Case Column Case
Accessory Case Cabinet

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After inspection, open the outer package of the equipment.
Take the column out of the wooden case; lay the column down that the camera bar can be mounted on the
slider (it is mounted on the backside of the column).
Unpack the camera bar, and fix it centered on the slider of the column. (4x M8)
Fix the steel wire in the camera bar. (Not necessary on the SSENCE 400) Mount the wire base on the slider,
fix it with the counter nut and connect it with the M6 screw.
Transport locking device
To avoid damage by counter weight during
transports it is blocked. Unscrew the
locking device.
Install the guide pulley on the top. (see
also next picture)
Take care that the wire is running in one line with motor pulley and support pulley. Install the column cap
and raise the column carefully.
Motor fixing (SSENCE 600) Camera bar locking device (SSENCE400)
When setting up the bar observe the sliding counterweight. The weight is
very heavy.

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1.1.4 Install the cabinet.
Unpack the cabinet and clean it. Install the support brackets for the four clamps with targets on the cabinet.
Support bracket installation Brackets on cabinet
Unpack Computer, keyboard, and mouse and install everything in the
cabinet. Please take care of the correct connection !
The plugs are marked with little stickers. Follow the scheme you will see
picture on the right side.(also on PC) It shows the correct connections.
URGENT!! If you have more machines:
Be absolutely sure that you use the right
Computer. The calibration of the camera
bar is stored on the hard disk. If you use the
wrong computer you will get problems
while installation. Computer and bar must
be from the same serial number.
Install and arrange outer power source; and ensure that the voltage is stable and circuit is safe.

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1.1.5 Connecting the camera control board
There are two big cables on the machine. The cable to the camera control board and the cable for motor
control (SSENCE 400: there is no cable for motor control)
Connect the camera control cable with the board behind the camera bar support as shown in the next
picture.
There are numbers on the cable and on the board and scheme is shown also inside the black cap.
The other end of the cable must be connected with the computer and with the power supply inside on the
machine. There also are unique numbers to connect.
Three plugs (USB 1,2,3) must be connected to the PC. (see scheme)
Two small plastic plugs: one is connected to the power supply (the small one)
the other is connected to the bridge board. Just take care of the numbers on
the cables and connect the number pairs.

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1.1.6 Connecting the motor control cable
Also the motor control cable has numbers on each wire. Connect the plugs according to corresponding wire
numbers with moderate plug and unplug strength. There are three plugs.
These wires go to:
•Limiter switch top
•Limiter switch bottom
•Motor power
If the bar is running over limiter switches on top or bottom please check the
plugs if they are connected right. If necessary change plugs.
Connect the monitor signal cable (VGA) and all power cables.

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1.1.7 Assembling of the calibration tool (option)
The calibration tool and ride height tool are options.
There is a special manual for calibration.
Open the package; take out the components; and assemble the components according to the installation
diagram. See exploded drawings for standard assemble.
You receive two boxes with calibration accessories.
Calibration Base & Target Calibration Rod
Complete mounted calibration bar.
Ride Height tool (option)
Ride height tool for measuring the vehicle height(with calibration base)

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1.1.8 Grounding of complete System
Connect ALL ground wires in the machine to the ground screw, and this to the ground..
Slow performance of the aligner might be due to a
insufficient grounding.

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1.2 Software installation for 3D equipment
The software is already pre installed on the computer. If it is necessary to
install the complete new system there is a special manual available. Please
see also our homepage.
•Updates of software are always assigned to databases. The databases and SSENCE Basic
software are protected by Sentinel Hard Lock. That means your software will not work without the
attached dongle. Usually the dongle is in a USB port in front of the computer (with a red LED). To
avoid a loss of that device we recommend to set the dongle on the backside and printer in the front.
•If not, plug the hard lock in a USB port on front (or back) side of the computer
•If the red LED lights, everything is OK. Don't unplug the dongle while running; otherwise you can
not access the database anymore.
•In case of a complete system recovery you can find all necessary drivers on out homepage.
www.hofmann-megaplan.com
•Windows 7 Ultimate Operating system.
The OS is pre-installed in the factory. for system recovery
the license is delivered as CD. SSENCE uses Windows 7
Ultimate 32-Bit.
In any case, if you must replace software or operating system contact
Hofmann Megaplan.