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Hofmann Megaplan GmbH

3D Wheel Aligner megaline SSENCEmegaline SSENCEmegaline SSENCEmegaline SSENCE

Users Manual

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Hofmann Megaplan GmbH

Hauptstraße 67

5302 Henndorf am Wallersee

Austria

Tel: +43 6214 - 64 66 12 • Fax: +43 6214 - 64 66 22

[email protected] • www. hofmann-megaplan.com

17.04.2013

Hofmann Megaplan Manual megaline SSENCE

SSENCE 400/600 Page 1 of 64

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

2.0 Working with SSENCE - wheel alignment software

2.1 Alignment with SSENCE software 2.1.1 Select Manufacturer 15

2.1.2 Select Model 15

2.1.3 Select or add customer information 16

2.1.4 Prepare for alignment 16

2.1.5 Two wheel alignment and four wheel alignment 17

2.1.6 Vehicle load and fuel level 18

2.1.6.1 TOOL Single wheel measurement 18

2.1.7 Lock steering wheel 19

2.1.8 Push vehicle 20

2.1.9 Lock the brake 21

2.1.10 Caster Swing (King Pin measurement) 21

2.1.11 Data before adjustment 23

2.1.20 Wheel adjustment - What the program shows 24

2.1.21 Wheel adjustment REAR AXLE 25

2.1.22 Wheel adjustment FRONT AXLE 26

2.1.22.1 TOOL Toe Adjust Help 27

2.1.22.2 TOOL - Remove tire to adjust (with optional adapter) 29

2.1.22.3 TOOL Toe Curve procedure 31

2.2.1 End of measurement and display of data 32

2.2.1.1 TOOL Ride Height Measurement (option) 33

2.2.1.2 TOOL Complete Dimension 34



3.0 Data Management

3.1 Manage customer and earlier alignments by number plate 35

3.2 Manage customer and earlier alignments by customer 39

4.0 Setup Menu

4.1 Database 4.1.1 Add Manufacturer 43

4.1.2 Delete Manufacturer 45

4.1.3 Edit Manufacturer 45

4.1.4 Add a vehicle to the selected manufacturer 46

4.1.5 Input data for the new vehicle 48

4.1.6 Delete a vehicle from selected manufacturer 49

4.1.7 Edit vehicle data from selected manufacturer 50

4.2 Calibration 51

4.3 Parameter of program 52

4.4 Workshop Data 53

5.0 Precautions and maintenance

5.1 Computer 54

5.2 Software 54

5.3 Target disks 55

5.4 Clamps (Phylon) 55

5.5 Turntables 56

6.0 Error messages 57

7.0 Exploded drawings of machine and calibration tool 60

8.0 Usage and meaning of the LEDs around cameras 62



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 gr ound connection of all parts of the aligner. In countries with known curre nt 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



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



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 counter weight. The weight is very heavy.



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.



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.



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 cha nge plugs.

Connect the monitor signal cable (VGA) and all power cables.



1.1.7 Assembling of the calibration tool (option)

The calibration tool and ride height tool are optio ns. 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)



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.



1.2 Software installation for 3D equipment

The software is already pre installed on the comput er. 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 operat ing system contact Hofmann Megaplan.



2.0 Working with SSENCE - wheel alignment software

After starting the software you see:

There are 6 buttons on the main interface with specific functions as following:

1. Start new alignment

2. Input the license number to get the history of the existing measurement data

3. Select the existing clients; add new clients and delete the old clients

4. Enter SETUP for program function settings

5. HELP-button shows you the manual of SSENCE

6. Quit SSENCE.

Buttons 4, 5 and 6 are on every screen of the alignment software. You can enter SETUP or HELP during

every step of the program.



2.1 Alignment with SSENCE software

Press in the start screen to make a new alignment.

2.1.1 Select manufacturer:

Pending on the database you have selected in "SETUP" a list with manufacturers is coming up.

After selecting the manufacturer of your customer's car, will appear. Press this to go to the next

screen.

2.1.2 Select model:

Select the model and click to end car selection.



2.1.3 Select or add customer information:

• Input customers data and confirm by pressing

• Select without entries to skip customers data entry.

• You can also skip after one or more data entry.

• You must skip or enter name and vehicle separately.

• All data will be stored in the customer database and can be used for later alignments

• If you skip all data from beginning on, the result will not be saved in the database.

Select to find an existing customer in data base.

2.1.4 Prepare for alignment.

• Ensure that the turntable is locked.

• Place vehicle on the lift, think about enough place to roll the car in a direction and back without any

vibrations of the car.

• Check air pressure in the tires

• Place the targets on the wheels and start the alignment software.

With the F11 Key you get the camera view of the sof tware in any situation of the software. If you are not sure what happens press F11 to check situation of the targets. There are tool-programs to support the alignment. W henever it is possible to use tools there is this button availabl e. With this info-icon you can control the communicati on of targets and system. If all 4 tyres are blue, all targets ar e connected. If there is a red one, please make sure, that there are no i tems between camera and target. You can also check with F11.

If you move over the small dummy car with the mouse yellow numbers appear. This is a index for reflection of t he targets. The fewer, the better is the value. If values are highe r than 100, clean targets and check for damages.



This is only for SSENCE 400 If you are on the start screen, press F11 to start the camera view of the machine.

Unlock the bar slider and bring cameras by moving the bar in a position where all four targets are

completely inside the pictures.

Camera view of SSENCE 400 and 600.

Lock the slider again. Keep the lift in this position to make the alignment. If you move the lift,

check cameras again with F11.

2.1.5 Two wheel alignment and four wheel alignment:

Two wheel alignment is only for a fast check of the vehicle. Only a complete four wheel alignment can give exact diagnostic.

The operation steps of the 2 wheel alignment are the same as 4 wheel alignment. Only values and

adjustments for rear axle are not present. Please refer to the instructions for four-wheel alignment for the

procedures of two-wheel alignment.

For the 2 wheel alignment it is enough to fix the front targets on the car. All other steps are the same.



2.1.6 Vehicle Load and fuel level

Some cars require a weight and fuel load for correct measurement. This will be displayed according to the

selected vehicle type. Please take care of that for correct measurement.

TOOL: Move the mouse over this to display the single wheel measurement .

click to go on with alignment.

2.1.6.1 TOOL: Single Wheel measurement

If there is no possibility to move the car the push-pull to find the middle of the horizontal axle

can also be done by a single wheel measurement. Just start the single wheel measurement in

the loading screen. The tool tells you to lift the car .

After lifting the program marks the tire which must be done. (see next page for pictures) The

single wheel will be measured by rotating backward and forward again. Follow the steps in the

program until all four tires have been measured. This replaces the push-pull routine.

This function is only available in the 4-wheel measurement.

The program selects all tires one after the other. This function also can be used if the regular

push-pull brings error messages because of shaking.



This is complete work on one tyre.

Rotate backward - wait

Rotate forward wait

Next wheel will be selected automatically. Do so with all tires.

2.1.7 Lock the steering wheel

• Ensure that the turntables are locked.

• Protect the vehicle from rolling off the lift.

• Fix the steering wheel by adopting the steering wheel holder.

• Be sure that you can push or pull the car (if necessary add transition block beneath the turntable.)

• and click to enter next step.



2.1.8 Push vehicle

It does not matter if push or pull the vehicle. The next step is working in any direction. Be sure that turn tables and steering ar e blocked.

Be sure that you can push or pull the vehicle. After blocking the steering wheel the program wants you to

move the car in any direction.

Push the vehicle back, program counts down to zero. Stop here and wait until calculation is done.

Push the vehicle forward, program counts to zero Stop here and wait until calculation is done.

Wait after each move for change of arrow direction. Take care that the car is not moving after each step.(while calculating)

If abnormal shaking occurs or the prompt that the target disk is out od range, "Re-Measure" button appears

on the screen. The measurement should be done again until the vehicle pushing is correctly completed.

If abnormal shaking occurs, check if the clamp with target is fixed correctly. Check suspension parts if there is too much play. R epeat measurement by pressing the re-measure button. If you go on withou t repeating there will be a large deviation in measurement data.



2.1.9 Lock the brake

Remove the steering blocker and install the brake blocker. Then remove the bolts of the turntable, and click

to go to the next step.

2.1.10 Caster Swing (King Pin measurement)

According to different vehicle types, you can choos e between 10° and 20° measurement angle. Default valu e is 10°, if you want to switch to 20° simply click on t he 20° button.

This example is with 10° angle:

Move the steering wheel in the shown direction, stabilize and wait.

Turn the steering wheel again as the arrow shows, stop and wait without moving



At last, turn the steering wheel to the middle and wait for final calculation.

If abnormal shaking occurs, check if target is fixe d correctly on the clamp, check if brake is fixed and if the turntables are u nlocked. Do the caster swing again by pressing "Re-Measure". For a fast measurement of only camber and toe you c an skip this funktion. Data will be shown in the next picture only for cam ber and toe then.

TOOT will only be calculated if you use the 20° ang le. This will be shown in the next table.



2.1.11 Data before adjustment

If caster swing was successful you will come directly to the data interface before adjustment. Here you can

see entries of the database and in opposite the current data of the vehicle.

On the left side you see the data of the car in the selected database, on the right side the values of the

current measurement. Data are spitted in FRONT and REAR. If the caster swing was skipped you see no

caster and no KPI

This brings you back to the beginning of caster swing, if you think that the measurement was not

OK or if you want to add the values for caster and KPI.

OK! Go on with measurement.

The next step is important to have a straight steer ing wheel after adjustment. Please be very accurate with that. A wa ter level is recommended to level the steering wheel. Block also brake and steering.



2.1.20 Wheel adjustment - What the program shows

Value is inside tolerances.

Not adjustable parameter Value is outside tolerances

You can see where these values are from if you look at the small chassis icon.

This is rear axle Delta = max. difference due to database DB = value of database

Actual = current difference between Actual = current value

left and right. both for total toe



Keep the mouse on the word "Camber" or "Toe" on the picture.

If there are pictures from Autodata© they are shown to give helpful hints how to adjust the parts.

This is only available in Autodata© data base

2.1.21 Wheel adjustment -REAR AXLE

The first screen shows the rear axle

Adjust all values on the car to be in tolerance. No te that the machine needs a little time to react if you have adjusted somethi ng. This screen will not appear if you have selected 2 wheel alignment.

Click to enter the front wheel measurement screen.



2.1.22 Wheel adjustment - FRONT AXLE

This screen shows the measurements of the front axle.

Adjust all values on the car to be in tolerance. No te that the machine needs some tome to react if you have adjusted something. In a few seconds you see the result.

If the values are OK, go to the next final screen of alignment.

go back to rear axle.

TOOL: Move the mouse over this icon to display some special tools

to make adjustment more comfortable.



2.1.22.1 TOOL - Toe Adjust Help

Main function: At some vehicles, for the convenience of toe-in adjustment, it is easier to carry

out the adjustment after turning the steering wheel to the extreme position. The function of

"Toe Adjust Help" is to lock the toe value first, and then turn the steering wheel to a proper

position for the convenience of toe adjustment. Values are frozen in the moment where you

enter this tool program.

Loosen the steering wheel holder, lock the brake holder, click to go on.

Turn the steering wheel as the arrow shows to the max. angle as shown.

enter next screen

Be sure that the targets are

complete inside camera view.



Adjust the left side of the car. If ready press to go on with other side

Adjust the right side of the car. If ready press to go to next screen

Level steering wheel and lock steering and brake.

will exit this tool and go back to front axle adjustment. Check the values there, to see

if measures are inside tolerances. If not repeat this tool program.



2.1.22.2 TOOL - Remove tire to adjust (with optional adapter)

Main function: If steering rods are hidden in the chassis sometime it is helpful to dismount the

front wheels to have a better access for adjustment.

To work with that tool there is a special rim adapt er necessary. You can have this with 4 and 5 holes to fix the cla mps. The adapter is option, will not be delivered with machi ne.

Lift the car that you can remove the tire.

click when car is lifted, remove tire and add adapter and clamp like shown in the next

picture.



After the adjustment, click

Dismount the clamp as shown; dismount the rim adapter; and install the tyres.

Lower the vehicle according to the software notes, and carry out pressure bounce of

suspension.



2.1.22.3 Toe Curve procedure

Main function: Measurement of the constant values of the toe of vehicles with this feature (eg

Passat B5 and Audi A6). Measured is the difference between the toe in rest position and the

toe with a 60 mm increased body.

Raise the vehicle body by 60mm according to the picture, click the confirmation when done.

After the measurement is finished, lower the vehicle and chassis to deflect suspension. Click

to continue



2.2.1 End of the measurement and display of data..

Click to save the data in the customers' database. After saving the icon is changing to:

Opens the toolbox in this screen

Print out of the measurement results in table or graphic form.

If values are not correct however you can go back to adjustment of rear and front axle.

Alignment OK, go back to start screen.

If you click on you will see the printout of the program. Depending what you have chosen in the

Setup you will see.:



When clicking on a Toolbox is opening in that screen.

2.2.1.1 Ride Height Measurement (with optional target pointer)

If there is a vehicle with adjustable suspension height, you may take some measurements on

the chassis. A helpful tool for this is the target pointer (option). You can define points by tipping

with the pointer to selected points on the chassis. According to the distance results the

standard alignment data can be selected.

This function is here to take some control data of the car.

Select the position to measure the vehicle height

First select the measurements you want to do. Select it on front and rear axle. If you confirm

by clicking on you will come to the next screen.

If you have selected this

feature the program sets the

basic of measurement to the

middle of the tyre.

Select the position you want to

measure by clicking on the

value. (Usually it is zero)

If you take the target pointer

and touch the other point, the

program shows you values

between middle of tire (basis) and the selected point. (only height, not real distance)

Basis of measurement. This point is reference for measurement.



If you have selected this

feature the program sets the

basic of measurement to the

tire touching point of the

ground.

Select the position you want to

measure by clicking on the

value. (Usually it is zero)

If you take the target pointer

and touch the other point, the

program shows you values between Basis of tire (basis) and the selected point. (only height,

not real distance)

Basis of measurement. This point is reference for measurement.

click here to go back if you are ready.

2.2.2.2 Complete Dimensions

This picture shows vehicle dimensions and deviation values. All measures are shown from

center to center or middle to middle.

The wheel base is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels.



3.0 Data management

3.1 Manage customers, earlier and new alignments by number plate.

There are two ways to get into the customers databa se. If you go by existing license number you can find t he customer and activate customer to start new alignment. If you go by customer you can edit Customer, name a nd alignments. You can also start a new alignment. The usual way to create new customers is over the n ew alignment in main menu.

Press this button, data base handling with license number will appear.

This screen appears. Input license number in the dialogue box and press

If there are matching records, assigned customers name will be shown on the right side, otherwise the box

will be blank.



To edit the customer data just click on the customers name and press ( or double click left)

Now you can add or delete a customer.

If there are measurement data assigned to the custo mer, you can not delete the customer. In this case just double click on cus tomers name, the assigned data will appear and can be deleted. After this is empty, the customer can be deleted.



For more information double click on the customer or select and press to enter the next interface:

Here you see all measurements that are connected to user Hans Klein

Click to enter the next interface.

All measurement of customer Klein can be selected and printed out.

For a print-out just select

This is the only way to print out earlier alignment s.



Press print button or cancel in the shown form.

Make a new alignment for this customer Click here to enter the standard alignment process.

The regular alignment procedure will be started.

The new alignment will be assigned to the customer.

Press this button if you want to delete the stored alignment.



3.2 Manage customer and earlier alignments by customer

Press this button, data base handling with customer will appear.

Add customer information

Click this button to enter the "customer add" screen:

Fill out customers values and press . will appear in the lower right corner. The program switches back

and shows new customer.



Delete client information:

Select the records to be deleted in and click to enter the following screen

Press to delete the customer.

If there are alignment data, the customer information can not be deleted. The following screen appears:

To delete the client information, it is required to delete the measurement records of the customer and then return to the inte rface to delete the client information.



New measurement for customer To make a new measurement to an existing car simply click on:

Select the customer...

Select car with last measurements:

Options for this screen

go back to last screen

delete measurement

print out measurement of the car.

Make a new alignment for this customer's car.



If you select NEW ALIGNMENT the program starts a new alignment with customers and vehicles data:

Licence: Enter your 17 digit VIN or license plate.

KM: Enter Kilometer or miles

Notes: Here you can make some notifications

Operators name:

go back to last screen

goes on with a regular alignment as shown in 2.0.



4.0 Setup menu:

All screens in the setup menu are marked with a red headline. In this headline you see:

Software release current date

No matter where you are in the program, click to enter the SETUP menu. It is available in all screens

and situations.

4.1 Database

Main function to maintain the vehicle type database: This feature is working with the current installed

database. If you are not sure go to <PARAMETER> th check which database is active. You can add new

manufacturers and models ; modify, add and delete the customized vehicles and vehicle data.

It is not possible to change or delete cars of the current main database. They are protected. All changes are collected in th e user database H3D.mdb.

4.1.1 Add manufacturer

Add new manufacturer



I

Input the factory name

select the nationality (Database entry) and

logo position (see note below *),

will appear in the lower left corner. Click to confirm and add the new entry. If you see the database in

the next step a new entry is available.

the new added factory will be marked with a green "C" (Custom) for easier finding.

Any manufacturers or vehicle types with the "C" mark indicates that the records are additionally made

by the customer. The users can delete or modify these records.

Add a new car to the selected manufacturer

Delete this manufacturer (see note below **)

Edit this manufacturer

OK, go on with next screen

If you can not find the logo you need please contac t Hofmann Megaplan



4.1.2 Delete Manufacturer

If you are sure that there are no more cars defined in the manufacturers fields, select the

to delete the manufacturer

After confirmation of the information to be deleted, click to delete the information.

Select the records are added by the clients to be modified; and click Interface 4-1-4 to display Interface

You can only delete a manufacturer if there are no cars defined for this in the database. Delete all cars first.

4.1.3. Edit manufacturer

If you want to change or update manufacturers information press:

After the modification, click to return.

the new added manufacturer will be marked with a green "C" (customized)



4.1.4 Add a vehicle to the selected manufacturer

Select a manufacturer to add a new car. This can also be a self inserted manufacturer.

It is not possible to take an existing car and chan ge the values. You must add all values on the screen.

Click to add new vehicle type, .

After entering the values click to go on.

The new car appears with a to mark the customized cars.



Select the added vehicle with a double click to enter data.

It is important which data setting you have selecte d in the parameter setup. Check this before entering data for the new car. Yo u can have:

or

Decimal means 1 degree has 100 minutes (1,50) Angle unit means 1 degree has 60 minutes.(1°30')

The screen shows:

• Two columns for values for left and right (STD),

• Positive (PTOL) and

• Negative (NTOL)tolerance.



4.1.5 Input data for the new vehicle

Remember to check if your values are total values o r single for each side. For example a toe with 1° is probable a total toe o f 1° and within 0°30´ left and 0°30'right.

This is your input in the mask for the new car.

Just click in the mask to enter the values.

First click in the left column --> Tolerances are for left side

Then click in the right colum --> Tolerances are for right side

This is the database entry This is the adjustment screen

• That means the toe (total toe 1°) must be divided by 2 to find the toe left and toe right,

• PTOL refers to the positive tolerance; and NTOL refers to the negative tolerance. The tolerances

(positive and negative) are valid in this original entry for positive and negative ON EACH SIDE.

• The value "DB" under the field toe shows the TOTAL TOE of the data base.

• The value "actual" shows the total toe of current measurement.

There are cars with different values for left and r ight on camber. On all three (camber, caster, toe) can be given different values for left and right. On toe and caster (where it makes no sence to give differe nt values) only the left side of the tolerances will be taken as standard to lerance for alignment. To enter different values for the right side just clic k on the right camber.

This is only for cars with different camber left and right.

Double click the left column of camber standard value, the left side will become highlighted. Both tolerances

on right side are assigned to left standard value.

Double click the right column of camber standard value, the right side will become highlighted. Both

tolerances on right side are assigned to right standard value.

Simple switch between them by mouse to check that.

After the input, click to save return to model screen. Also here the new car is marked with a

4.1.6 Delete a vehicle from the selected manufacturer



Select the vehicle you want to delete from manufacturer.

press this button to delete the selected car.

confirm again

You can only delete a custom car if there are no me asurements assigned to this car. Otherwise delete the measurements first, then the car.



4.1.7 Edit vehicle data from the selected manufacturer

Select the custom car entry to be modified and click here.

Edit the values of the car and click after the modification is finished



4.2 Calibration

There are three items to calibrate.

For each calibration is a separate calibration manu al available.

You need to calibrate the single items if:

• Camera calibration: A camera in the camera bar was exchanged. For calibration you need special

equipment. Should be done by service staff only.

• Clamp calibration: Can be done by the user himself. Must be done if a clamp or a target was

changed, a clamp was falling down, steering wheel not straight in several cases, or anything else

has been replaced on clamps and targets.

• Ride Height calibration: The Ride Height tool is an Option to measure distances on the chassis.

Use this only if you have the tool and the calibration jig.



4.3 Parameter of program To set parameters such as database and language of the equipment. Modification by the client is not

recommended.

Click < parameter > in the setup screen to see this:

Just look at the parameters and see what you can change. Remember to confirm with to save the

changed parameter.



4.4 Workshop Data

Just click on to enter data of the workshops owner.

Enter the data here. Confirm with to save data. This will be added in the print out.



5. Precautions & maintenance

5.1 Computer • On the computer is Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit Software as operating system.

• This computer should not be used for other applications (except data Backup is recommended.)

• If you have to install a printer, first install software then connect the printer. Also refer the manual of

the used device.

5.2 Software • Always shut down Windows in a regular way. Never press Reset button or disconnect electricity if

system is running, it is possible to damage the software and hardware of the systems;

• Please do not modify any settings in BIOS or in the operation system. (Warranty will expire if it is

changed)

• Do not use the computer for other applications than wheel alignment. Do not install any other

software without consulting Hofmann Megaplan

• On the front is a USB Hard Lock plugged. Please do not unlock, it is necessary for working with

database.

This hard lock is your licence for the database. D o not loose it, otherwise you have to buy a new license for databa se.

• It is required to avoid any impacts of static electricity on the hardware equipment. It is important to

ground the system correctly.

• Urgently keep Software licenses and drivers disks.

• Make backups from working files. All data from alignment customers and additional cars are stored

in D:\SSENCE\DB\H3D.MDB. Make a copy of this on a USB stick. The H3D customer database is

not protected.

• There is a CD ROM delivered together with the Hard lock. Content of this:

o driver for sentinel hard lock

o basic SSENCE software

o database update at the time of

• For software or database update there are separate manuals.



5.3 Target disks maintenance • Keep the surface of target disk clean. Use soft dry cloth to wipe it and avoid surface scratches.

• Do not remove target from clamp. Position between target and clamp may not be changed.

• When changing the target plate, it is necessary to update the target files.

Order this with the serial number and the position of the target at Hofmann Megaplan. Also give us

a picture of the sticker on the backside of target.

• When fixing clamp with target, use protection strap (Art No. 659030) for fixing the clamp on the rim.

• Do not remove the sticker on backside of the target.

Brackets on cabinet Use protection straps Sticker Target.

5.4 Clamp maintenance • The clamps shall not be damaged, broken or deformed;

• Regularly lubricate the screw rod and sliding bar to ensure the flexibility.

• Regularly fasten each connecting bolt.

• If unused, put it on the bracket on the cabinet to avoid damage which may influence measuring

accuracy and equipment life.

• If the tips of the pylon has serious wearing, please timely replace it to avoid scratching the wheel

rim;



5.5 Turntable maintenance The maintenance of turntable mainly includes periodic cleaning, lubrication and fastening of all movable

parts.

Method:

• Turn over the turntable with the upper disk facing down.

• Disassemble the fixing bolt; remove the finger, grillage frame and lower disk.

• Clean the upper and lower disk, grinding shelf and ball bearing.

• Install all parts in sequence after the ball bearing is lubricated with grease.

• If the finger is loose, the fixing bolt must be fastened.

When the car is moved up or down the lift, be sure to have fixed the turntable lock pins.



6.0 Error messages

Equipment faults

Fault Reason Troubleshooting Call

HM

The power connection of the

components is not plugged;

Check power voltage, ensure a good

contact, voltage is within 200V~240V;

The system is power on, but the

host computer and monitor don’t

work. Check if there is electricity in

universal socket of the cabinet;

Open the cabinet and check if the universal

socket works normally. If any problems are

found, replace the socket.

Windows system is broken or file is

lost.

X

After logging on the computer, the

system fails to run normally.

Computer hardware fault X

The Alignment program exceeds

the display screen range. or black

bars over and under the picture.

Resolution setup is incorrect. For full screen of the alignment the

resolution of Windows system must be

1360×768. Check screen resolution

The printer seems to work (noise)

but there is nothing on the paper

Replace the ink box

The printer will not react after

sending printing job.

Check test print in Windows system.

Reinstall the printer driver.

Printer fails to print normally.

Print out is scuffed. Clean the printing head. (software)

Camera disconnected Check USB connections on the backside of

Computer.

X

After opening the software and

pressing F11 to enter the camera

view, the software is slow in

responds with unclear image or

drifting, blurred screen and white

screen within the field of vision.

Damages of camera base

X

After opening the software a error

message appears:

left and/or right camera is/are not

correct started.

Value of the camera file fails to

match with the camera number.

Check USB connections on the backside of

Computer. X

Software port setting error X

Abnormal installation of control

panel driver

X

The connection line between the

control panel and the computer is

disconnected or unreliable in

contact.

Check USB connections on the backside of

Computer

Control panel damage X


message appears:

Error establishing USB

connection or open serial port

com3 error


message appears:

Please check if the two cameras

are correctly connected.

Connection of cameras Check USB connections on the backside of

Computer, and check cable under the black

box on camera bar



The toe results are OK, but the

camber deviation of a shaft is too

large.

The reflective target is outside the

center of the mounting bracket

Check if the clamps are centred correctly.

X

Reversed limit switch connection Switch the two wires of the limit switch

plugged in the blue switching plate.

The limit switch fails to work when

the camera bar goes up and down

Limit switch fault Check the limiter with a small iron plate

which is kept in front of the switch. If the

moving bar stops, it is OK, if not, replace

limiter.

X

The measurement error is greater

after the target calibration

Incorrect calibration method Select a vehicle in good condition; raise the

vehicle, lock the steering wheel; and start

the target calibration again.

For all other faults call Hofmann Megaplan.



7.0 Exploded drawings of machine and calibration tool

megaline SSENCE 600/400 03.07.2012 HP

Vers A Moveable post - Table 01

No. Part Number Description No Part Number Description

1 xxxxx Installation base 20 xxxxx M3 screw copper

2 xxxxx Column body 21 xxxxx M3 screw hex

3 650 100 Upper limit switch 22 xxxxx M4 screw hex

4 Xxxxx Slider component 23 xxxxx M4 allen screw

5 Xxxxx sensor block 24 xxxxx M6 allen screw

6 Xxxxx Transfer block 25 xxxxx Screw

7 650220 Control board 26 650 101 Lower limit switch

8 Xxxxx Control box cover

9 Xxxxx Beam component

10 Xxxxx Counter weight

11 650 111 Steel rope (stainless)

12 Xxxxx Motor support

13 Xxxxx Driving wheel

14 Xxxxx Motor housing base



15 Xxxxx Motor housing plate

16 650110 Step motor

17 xxxxx M6 T bolt

18 xxxxx M8 screw hex

19 xxxxx M8 nut

megaline SSENCE 600 03.07.2012 HP

Vers A Camera Bar - Table 02

No. Part Number Description No Part Number Description

1 xxxxx Front cover of camera

2L 650 020 Light frame left

2R 650 021 Light frame right

3 xxxxx Light board

4 xxxxx Light filtered chip

5 Camera bracket

6 650 010

Camera

6.1 650 011 Camera support chip

7 xxxxx Nut M6 with flange

8 xxxxx Gasket

9 xxxxx Beam



10 xxxxx Gasket

11 xxxxx Back cover of camera

12 xxxxx M6T bolt

13 xxxxx Screw M5x15



8.0 Usage and meaning of the LEDs around cameras

The LEDs 1,2,3 and 4 show status of the reflection targets.

LED green: Targets are OK and recognized by the system.

LED red: The target is covered or not recognized by the system for any other reason.

If the target LEDs are red, switch to camera view (F11). This can be helpful finding the problem.

The LEDs 5,6,7 and 8 shows directions in which the vehicle should be pushed or pulled. Depending on

Software situation the red LEDs are an indicator for direction to move vehicle forward, backward, steer to

left or right.

The LEDs are helpful if for any reason the screen is out of sight.

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