Utility programs are all functions of the balancing machine which are useful for its
operation but not closely linked to normal use.
To display the list (menu) of utility programs, simply select the
programs icon; the icons corresponding to this submenu are now accessible.
The utility programs contain a large number of functions, and therefore, for reasons
of clarity, the icons have been divided into two groups, displayed separately. This
Recall other icons icon is used to display the two groups of icons in
alternation.
Trucks / cars balancing environment selection
Select the balancing environment according to the type of wheel to be balanced.
After the list of the utility programs is displayed:
- select the
The active balancing environment is indicated on the top left-hand side of the
main screen.
This program should be run whenever the settings appear to be out of tolerance or
when the machine requests self-calibration spontaneously by displaying the "Err 1"
message.
- Set the machine for balancing truck wheels (
- select the
- select the
- Select a wheel of average size and weight (e.g.: 8"x22,5") preferably with a
limited imbalance, and fit to the shaft.
- Enter the correct wheel data.
- perform an initial wheel spin;
- on completion of the spin, turn the wheel until it is in the position shown by
the position indicator and the message "300" appears ("10" oz if the mode with
display in ounces has been selected);
- apply a sample weight of 300 grams (10 oz) to the INSIDE of the rim, at 12 o'clock.
- perform a second wheel spin;
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UTILITY PROGRAMS
Recall other icons
Trucks / Cars balancing environment selection icon;
Sensitivity calibration for truck wheels
icon;
Sensitivity calibration icon;
Utility
icon);
ET 88 operator's manual