JNE TECH-D User manual

Instruction Manual
ENGLISH

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Instruction Manual
INDEX 1 Introduction
1.1 General.…………………..…......…………. 3
1.2 Maintenance.…………...............………… 4
1.3 Warranty………………………….………… 5
2 TECH-D measuring tool
2.1 General description…...…………………... 6
2.2 Display function…..……………………….. 7-10
2.3 Height level rods..………………………… 11
2.4 Magnetic attachment……………………… 11
2.5 Height measuring rods……………………. 11
2.6 Level………………………………………... 11
2.7 Measuring sockets……………….……….. 12
2.8 Short measures……………………………. 12
2.9 Change out batteries……………………… 13
2.10 Technical specification….……….……….. 14
4 Measuring
4.1 Mounting the magnetic attachment 31
4.2 Choose magnet attachment……………… 32
4.3 Length measuring…………………………. 33
4.4 Symmetry measuring…………………….. 34-35
4.5 Comparing heights……………………….. 36
4.6 Position of the vehicle……………………. 37
5 Measuring without data sheet
5.1 Quick guide…………………..……………. 38
6 Adaptors
6.1 Adaptors……………………………………. 39
7 Technical notes
7.1 Spare parts………………………………… 40
7.2 Declaration of conformity…………………. 41

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 General Congratulations on your purchase of the
TECH-D vehicle measurement tool.
TECH-D is an digital measurement tool intended
for measuring and checking dimensional
accuracy of vehicle unibody and frame.
The tool consists the following main
components:
•TECH-D measuring tool
•chassis attachments
•datum rods
•height measuring rods
•measuring sockets and tips
•metal plate
•Web based software access where you
type in measuring values from the tool
and produce reports.
See separate software manual
The measuring arm and its attachments and
measuring tips, together with web based
software, makes it possible to measure lengths
in 2 dimensions. You can also compare the
symmetry in height between left and right
side in a very time effective way.
These instructions contain a description of the
equipment and directions for its use, handling
and maintenance.
IMPORTANT!
Read the instructions carefully in order to fully
understand the correct handling of the TECH-D
measurement.
The equipment is intended for use in the auto
body shop environment and in accordance with
all recognized official safety procedures.
Photos and drawings used throughout these
instructions depict the fundamental features and
design of the product at the time of publishing
and do not reflect potential future design
changes.

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WARNING!
Do not store or keep TECH-D near
computers, credit cards or other magnetic
sensible things, though the magnet in the
chassis attachment may damage these.
1.2 Maintenance A. General
The TECH-D measuring tool includes an digital
measuring arm, a precision instrument requiring
proper care and maintenance to maintain its
accuracy and performance.
Please follow all instructions and safety
procedures very carefully to maintain equipment
reliability and to benefit from all of its great
features.
B. Maintenance
Be sure to clean all equipment after every use.
Special care should be taken when cleaning the
digital measuring arm, in particular each of the
moving surfaces.
Use a clean dry cloth without detergent.
Return all parts to the storage box after every
use. Check each part individually for any
damage that may have occurred during use.
C. Inspection
Have your distributor inspect the complete
system at least once every year or when you
suspect damaged has occurred, to ensure
accuracy and reliability.
TECH-D certified distributors use control
instruments provided by JNE AB to accurately
perform inspections.
D. Scrapping
When it becomes necessary to scrap any of the
TECH-D measuring tool equipment or parts it is
essential that every item be sorted for recycling
in accordance with local, state and federal
requirements.

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1.3 Warranty IMPORTANT NOTICE!
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT!
Read all instructions to assure the correct use of
the TECH-D measurement tool. Incorrect
handling can result in personal injury or damage
to the equipment.
A one-year warranty is applicable from the date
of delivery, and refers to defects in materials
and assumes normal care and maintenance.
The warranty assumes that:
•TECH-D equipment has been used and
maintained in accordance with the instructions
outlined in this manual.
•Equipment has not been modified or rebuilt
without the prior approval of JNE AB via its
authorized distributor network.
•Only genuine TECH-D parts have been used in
repairs.
Photos and drawings used throughout these
instructions depict the fundamental features and
design of the product at the time of publishing
and do not reflect potential future design
changes.
TECH-D equipment is intended for use in the
auto body shop environment and in accordance
with all recognized and applicable safety rules
and regulations.
All claims must be referred to an authorized
TECH-D distributor for evaluation.

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2 TECH-D MEASURING TOOL
2.1 General description
TECH-D MEASURING TOOL
A lightweight telescoping digital measuring arm
made up of aluminum and composite materials
forms the main component of the tool.
In the rear end of the tool is an attachment for
height level rods. A quick release built accepts
the height level rods. On the ball of the rod,
snap on the magnetic attachment.
The housing of the digital control unit with digital
display located on the front end of the arm
incorporates an easy to operate twist-lock
socket for each of the 3 different lengths of
height measuring rods.
A level assembly is built into the top of the
housing of the digital unit, for identification of the
vehicle’s height divergences on symmetric
points, left and right side of the vehicle.
Measurement control buttons are located in the
front face of the digital unit. You can here
choose your way of measuring by pressing the
control buttons.
Inside the front face are most of the digital parts.
Also a battery compartment for the two AA
batteries with a consumption time of minimum
50 hours continuously use.
For operating instructions – refer to item
numbers 2.2-2.10

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2.2 Display function
START UP TECH-D
NOTE! When you start make sure the
telescoping measuring arm is completely
collapsed.
Start the digital by pressing the button
briefly. A digital number 900 (900mm) will
appear in the display window representing the
minimum collapsed length between the height
calibration rod and datum height rod centres.
Note: If display does not read 900 - switch
off by holding down the On/0 button for a
few seconds and restart following the above
procedure.
NORMAL MEASURING
This is the automatic setting after start.
The measuring tool work in the area of
900-2650 mm.
SHORT MEASURES
To measure short measures, 400-2150 mm,
press for 2 seconds.
Use the tip holder that is attached underneath
the measuring arm. Use this measuring area
preferably under hood.
COMPARATIVE MEASURING
The digital reading can be reset for quick
comparative checks during normal length
measuring operations by briefly pushing the
button to select 0 mm. From this point any
change in length will register plus or minus in 1
mm gradients. Additional comparative checking
is possible by repeating the above procedure at
any time during comparative checking.

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HOLD
FREEZE A MEASURING VALUE
Push this button to freeze a measured value in
the display. Push it a second time to release this
feature.
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
Hold this button to increase display brightness –
release button when the required setting has
been obtained.
ENERGY SAVING FUNCTION
The display will automatically shut down after 5
minutes and be energised again at the slightest
movement of the measuring arm.
SHUT OFF FUNCTION
The display will shut down all circuits after 90
minutes of non operation.
The measuring arm can also be switched off
manually by depressing the button
for >3 seconds.

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Display functions
ON
900-2650
400-2150
OFF
Press >2 sek
Press <1
Comparative
measuring (+ and -)
Press > 3 sek

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Program menu measuring
ON
900
400
OFF
< 1 sek Comparative
measuring
> 2 sek
> 2 sek

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PARTS INCLUDED
2.3 Height level rods
HEIGHT LEVEL RODS
The measuring tool includes 2 height level rods
in two different lengths.
2.4 Magnet attachment MAGNET ATTACHMENT Ø35 OCH Ø60
This attachment is developed to suit most
vehicle models on the market.
Use it when a round or oval hole <Ø35 mm is
specified as the zero point on the vehicle
dimension data sheet.
2.5 Height measuring rods
HEIGHT MEASURING RODS
3 rods are included.
Rod length is determined by the data sheet and
should allow for the specified reading to be
observed when the rod has been locked in place
on the measuring arm.
Insert the rod into the measuring head at the
front end of the measuring arm. Position the flat
side of the rod towards the “release” mark, set it
at the desired height and secure by twisting it to
the “lock” position.
2.6 Level LEVEL
On the measuring head is a level for comparing
divergences in height.

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2.7 Measuring sockets MEASURING SOCKETS
The tool includes:
5 measuring tips
(2 x Ø25, 2 x Ø35 mm och 1 x Ø60 mm)
16 sockets sized from 10-26 mm
9 M201 adaptrar 6-18
1 90° holder
Sockets and tips snap into the top of the height
measuring rods.
2.8 Short measures
HOLDER FOR SHORT MEASURES POINT TO
POINT
On the measuring tool is an attachment for the
holder for ”short measures”. Screw in the holder
and choose suitable socket/tip. Measuring can
now be done from 400-900 mm (2150 mm).
NOTE! To change the measuring value to
setting 400-2150, press for 2 seconds.
It is also important that the height rod is
mounted with the value 100 in the lower
edge of the measuring head.

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2.9 Change out batteries
The digital circuit of the TECH-D measuring arm
is powered by 2 x AA 1.5 Volt batteries.
Batteries should be changed out when the
digital display begins to flash. It is
recommended that both batteries be replaced
and that the old batteries be disposed of in
accordance with local hazardous waste disposal
regulations.
Batteries are located in a hidden compartment
on the underside of the digital measuring head
(see photo). Battery cover latch can be released
by hand or small flat blade screwdriver.
NOTE!
Batteries should be installed according to the
diagram molded into the inside of the battery
compartment to ensure correct terminal polarity.
Do not use batteries with power ratings other
than 1.5 Volt as this can cause the equipment to
malfunction or damage the digital circuit.

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2.10 Technical specification
Depending on if the measuring arm is pull out or
together, the accuracy of the level varies.
Refer to the table below for the amount of
change in height at the measuring head for each
graduation of movement in the level.
Extension in mm Change of height in mm
900 approx 0,5
1800 approx 1,0
2650 approx 1,5
Minimum and maximum measuring range.
The datum rods’ difference in height = 100 mm

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4 MEASURING
The technician must have a clear
understanding of the damage to the vehicle
before attempting to use the TECH-D
measuring tool.
Being well informed and aware of specific
structural damage to the vehicle beforehand
will highlight possible faults or
inconsistencies in measurement values on
data sheets at an early stage, also incorrect
mounting or measuring points selected by
mistake.
Measurement values shown on data sheets
and the way the measuring arm is being
used should be constantly reviewed to
ensure that it is being used correctly.
Likewise checking to see that the right
vehicle has been selected in the database is
equally important.
When in doubt check the above points
thoroughly, and if the problem persists, contact
the TECH-D distributor or submit your question
to our on-line tech support. Refer also to items
3.1 – 3.2.
4.1 Mounting of the magnetic attachment
Make sure that the mounting points on both
sides of the vehicle are in the right location, and
that they have been cleaned.
Select a suitable datum rod and snap the
magnetic adaptor onto the ball of the height rod
and test attach it in the selected mounting
position. Make sure that the magnetic
attachment is firmly seated and that there is no
play.
Remove the magnetic attachment with height
calibration rod and mount it in the holder at the
rear end of the measuring arm. Use firm
downward pressure to click the rod in place.

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4.3 Length measuring
Before starting to measure it is important to
secure the setting of the measuring arm. This is
done by compressing the arm altogether and
pushing the ON/0 button until the display goes
off. With the measuring arm still compressed
push the ON/0 button and the digital number
900 (900mm) will appear. The measuring tool
will now measure according to this setting and
always start measuring from 900 mm.
If during measuring operations any doubt exists
about the function of the measuring arm, repeat
the above procedure.
1. Read the height dimension given on the
data sheet and select a suitable height
measuring rod and socket.
2. Push the height measuring rod and
adaptor into the measuring tool and set it
to the height dimension given on the data
sheet.
3. Mount the magnetic attachment in the
intended attachment point under the
vehicle. Pull out and adjust the
measuring tool so that the selected
measurement point can be reached.
It can be advantageous here to use the
hold feature to freeze the measurement
value, especially if it is difficult to see the
display while measuring. Press the
HOLD button briefly to freeze the
measurement value. To return, press the
HOLD button again briefly.
4. Read the measuring arm’s display and
compare the length measurement value
with the value on the data sheet. (No 1
and 4)
It can be advantageous here to enter the measured value in the data sheet table in
order to create a before or after report. Repeat the same procedure on the other side
of the vehicle’s corresponding and selected length measurement point.
Note that the vehicle can have different measurement values for the right and left
side, depending on the design of the vehicle.

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4.4 Symmetry measuring (Cross-measuring)
Before starting to measure it is important to
check the setting of the measuring arm, see
4.3 LENGTH MEASURING.
Measuring symmetry of a vehicle according to
dimension data sheet does not differ to any
significant extent from the previous section, 4.3
LENGTH MEASURING.
Symmetry measuring uses basically the same
procedure.
It is important during symmetry measuring
to NEVER measure or check height
deviations at the same time. The reason for
this is that the height measurement value
can be affected by the lateral inclination of
the vehicle. It is, however, important that the
height measuring rod be adjusted to the
same height applicable to length measuring.
In all other aspects, the same procedure as in
length measuring applies.
1. Read the height dimension given on the
data sheet and select a suitable height
rod. Mount the height rod in the
measuring head.
2. Mount a suitable socket/tip at the top of
the height rod or the next even numbered
socket if the datasheet shows a socket
with uneven number.
3. Read the given symmetry dimension on
the data sheet (measuring line no 2),
which makes the length between the
magnet attachment and the measuring
point to measure.
4. Mount the magnetic attachment on the
chosen magnet point on the vehicle. Pull
out and adjust the measuring arm so that
the selected measurement point can be
reached.
It can be advantageous here to use the
hold feature to freeze the measurement
value, especially if it is difficult to see the
display while measuring. Press the

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HOLD button briefly to freeze the
measurement value. To return, press the
HOLD button again briefly.
5. Read the measuring arm’s display and
compare the symmetry (cross)
measurement value with the value on the
data sheet.
(It can be advantageous here to enter the
measured value in the data sheet table in
order to create a before or after report.)
Repeat the same procedure on the other side of
the vehicle’s corresponding and selected
symmetry (cross) measurement point
(measuring line no 3).
Note that the vehicle can have different
measurement values for the right and left side,
depending on the design of the vehicle.

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4.5 Comparing heights
Except from measuring length and symmetry
with TECH-D you can also compare heights by
help of the sensitive level that is mounted on the
measuring head.
When comparing heights there are several
important points to bear in mind.
•As far as possible the vehicle should be
positioned on the same lateral level, or
this can have an adverse effect on the
accuracy of the height measurements.
The extent to which the measurement
accuracy is affected can be seen in the
table in section 4.6 POSITIONING OF
VEHICLE.
•That height comparison always is done at
the same time as length measurement
i.e. when measurement is done parallel
with the vehicle’s centre line.
•The water level on the TECH-D arm is
fixed which often means that it is not on
the same level as the vehicle to check.
This means that the measuring value
stated for the height rod in TECH-D
datasheet only is intended for the settings
of the measuring arm when length
measurements are done.
To be able to compare heights, from left to the
right side of the chassis, you shall now change
the height rod and adjust it until the bubble is in
the level centre. (This comparison is only done
on line 1 and 4.)
Move over the measuring arm and mount on the
opposite side’s measuring point. Pull out to the
corresponding check point as you wish to
compare and read off the level. If the bubble is
not in the centre there might be a divergence.
Read off the height rod scale and adjust up or
down to be able to read the difference in height.

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5°
Influence of the angle on measurement
0°
4.6 POSITION OF THE VEHICLE
C
––
Plus
2°
Minus
600 300 100
100 300 600
Level
2°
The positioning of the vehicle is in
certain cases decisive for the
measurement accuracy with the
TECH-D measurement tool.
Above all it is the vehicle’s lateral
inclination, which is important, since
this influences the measurement
result when measuring the height of
the vehicle.
The table below reports the influence
on the measurement accuracy in
millimetres and degrees for a specific
lateral inclination of the vehicle.
This illustration shows that the vehicle
is 1200 mm wide, 600 mm on each side
of the centre line, and standing at an
inclination of 2°. If one goes out to 600
mm on the scale and down to 2 on the
graduated scale this shows that the
height difference is 21 mm from the
centre line + or - depending on which
side is measured. The millimetre scale
shows the height difference to be 100
mm from the centre, depending on how
many degrees the vehicle is inclined.
The example shows how important it is
for the vehicle to be level in order to
obtain a correct measurement result.
The table below shows how much must
be added on or taken away to obtain a
correct measurement value.
+ -
mm 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 C 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
0,5° 8 7 6 5 4 3,5 3 2 1
0 -1 -2 -3 -3,5 -4 -5 -6 -7 -8
1° 16 14 12 10 9 7 5 3 2 0 -2 -3 -5 -7 -9 -10 -12 -14 -16
2° 31 27 24 21 17 14 10 7 3 0 -3 -7 -10 -14 -17 -21 -24 -27 -31
3° 46 41 36 31 26 21 16 10 5 0 -5 -10 -16 -21 -26 -31 -36 -41 -46
+ -
The vehicle’s height difference in mm
from centre line of vehicle.
The degrees show the inclination of the vehicle.
Always try to have the vehicle as level as possible.
Centre line of vehicle
2°