Operating Instructions

Laser Wheel Aligner

AXIS200 / TA20-2

D-30938 Burgwedel •Kokenhorststr. 4 • Phone: +49 / 5139 / 8996-0 • Fax: +49 / 5139 / 8996-222 • www.haweka.com •
[email protected]
GEB 001 083
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Table of contents
1 General safety precautions ............................................................................................... 3
1.1 Operator‟s responsibility ........................................................................................... 3
1.2 Description of applied symbols ................................................................................. 4
1.3 General safety measures .......................................................................................... 5
2 Shipment .......................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Dimensions and Weight ............................................................................................ 6
2.2 Information‟s for general handling and storage ......................................................... 6
3 Product Description .......................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Agreed functionality .................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Design of laser measurement head .......................................................................... 9
3.3 Description.............................................................................................................. 10
3.4 Button functions ...................................................................................................... 10
3.5 Initiation .................................................................................................................. 11
3.6 Technical Data ........................................................................................................ 12
4 Equipment ...................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Part list basic version of AXIS200 / TA20-2 ............................................................ 13
4.2 Accessories ............................................................................................................ 16
5 Front Wheel Alignment ................................................................................................... 18
5.1 Preparations ........................................................................................................... 18
5.2 Alignment of „Straight ahead position“ .................................................................... 19
5.3 Set-up of Toe Scales .............................................................................................. 20
5.4 Toe Measurement and Alignment ........................................................................... 21
5.5 Check of Steering Wheel Center Position ............................................................... 23
5.6 Camber measurement ............................................................................................ 24
5.7 Caster and Inclination ............................................................................................. 25
5.8 Relative Steering Angle (toe out on turns) .............................................................. 27
5.9 Rim Run-Out Check................................................................................................ 28
6 Rear Wheel Alignment ................................................................................................... 29
6.1 Camber Measurement at the Rear Wheel ............................................................. 29
6.2 Total Toe / Rear Axle .............................................................................................. 29
6.3 Measurement of Axle Mismatch in relation to the Frame: ....................................... 30
6.4 Axle Mismatch in relation to Vehicle‟s Longitudinal Axis ......................................... 31
7 Alignment of Twin Steering Front Axles .......................................................................... 32
7.1 Preparations ........................................................................................................... 32
7.2 Reading of total toe ................................................................................................ 32
7.3 Toe Alignment of the Second Axle .......................................................................... 34
8 Trucks with independent suspensions ............................................................................ 36
8.1 Measurement of Individual Toe -Trucks with Two Adjustable Toe Rods ................. 36

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9 Adjustment by Run-out compensation ............................................................................ 38

10 Special Situation Measuring ........................................................................................... 40

10.1 Fine Adjustment of Floor Scales: ............................................................................ 40
10.2 Optimisation of caster and inclination measurements ............................................. 40
11 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 41
11.1 Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 41
11.2 Replacing the batteries in the laser housing ........................................................... 41
11.3 Replacing the batteries in the inclinometer ............................................................. 42
12 Error description ............................................................................................................. 43
12.1 Error description and causes .................................................................................. 43
13 Annex ............................................................................................................................. 44
13.1 Conversion Table from Millimetres into Degrees .................................................... 44
13.2 Diagram for Determination of Axle Mismatch (optical measurement) Dia. 1 ........... 46
13.3 Diagram for Determination of Axle Mismatch (optical measurement) Dia. 2 ........... 47
13.4 Measurement report ............................................................................................... 48
14 EC-Declaration of Conformity......................................................................................... 49

HAWEKA AG
Kokenhorststraße 4
Germany - 30938 Burgwedel
Tel.: +49 5139 / 8996-0
Fax: +49 5139 / 8996-222

[email protected]
www.haweka.com

For version see page 7

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1 General safety precautions

1.1 Operator’s responsibility

Laser Aligner AXIS200 has been designed and manufactured in

accordance with harmonized standards. It is thus state of art and
provides maximum security during operation.

Structural changes of Laser Aligner require written approval

of manufacturer!

Operational safety can only be achieved, if all required measures

are carried out. It is due to the responsibility of the operator to
consider these measures and to control their implementation.
In particular the operator has to ensure that
 the device is only used appropriately to its agreed
functionality
 the device is only used if proper functionality is provided
 complete operating instructions are provided in legible form
at point of location of device
 only suitably trained and authorized personnel operates the
device
 the personnel is regularly instructed in all aspects of
operational safety and familiar with operating instructions and
contained safety precautions
 all warning and safety precaution labels maintain attached to
the device in legible form

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1.2 Description of applied symbols

These operating instructions contain accurate safety precautions, following symbols have
been applied for indication

This symbol indicates general risk for the device and

materials.

Warning of hazardous electric voltage

This symbol indicates risks for humans, device and
materials.

This symbol indicates no safety concerns but

information’s for a better understanding of operating
cycles.

Symbols attached to laser measuring heads are placed close to laser beam output
opening.

Laser radiation warning

This symbol indicates that, above all, dangers to people
are to be expected.

Information sign with the laser class markings

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1.3 General safety measures

Laser Aligner AXIS200 must only be operated by suitably trained

and authorized personnel that is familiar with these operating
instructions and capable of proper implementation.
Check Laser Aligner before any operation for visual damage and
ensure proper functionality of device! In case of defect inform
manager of workshop!

Laser devices require general considerations:

- Do never look directly into laser beam!
- Define laser beam paths accurately, use laser absorbing
means to avoid stray laser irradiation! Hazardous reflections
are particularly caused by reflecting and shining surfaces.
- Level laser beam path above or below eye level if possible!
- Laser beam paths should not cross operational areas. If this is
Laser inevitable mark laser operating area significantly and set up
CLASS 2 required warning signs.
TYP 1
- Switch off laser after operation!

You can find more safety precautions in:

Safety of laser products; Part 1: Equipment classification,
requirements and user‟s guide (IEC 825-1:1993)

It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure proper operation

and implementation of safety precautions.

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2 Shipment
2.1 Dimensions and Weight

Length x Width x Height

120 cm x 80 cm x 85 cm

Shipment weight:

165 Kg

2.2 Information’s for general handling and storage

Avoiding damages and injuries during shipment:

 industrial trucks must be in accordance with regulations for

prevention of accidents

 shipment activities must only be carried out by suitably trained and

authorized personnel

 heavy impacts during shipment must be avoided

Keep device always dry.

This applies in particular to shipment and storage of complete
instrument cabinet.
Ensure that storage location is dry and dust free.

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3 Product Description

Laser Aligner AXIS200 / TA20-2

Part No. 922 000 020

These operating instructions are subject to alterations.

2. revised version
Illustration: HAWEKA AG / 30938 Burgwedel

This publication may not be reproduced in any form or by any means.

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3.1 Agreed functionality

 Laser Aligner AXIS200 is designed for wheel alignment of motor vehicles.

 Only for the fast measurement of the chassis geometry.

Front wheel alignment and steering axle:
- Total Toe / Single Toe
- Camber
- Caster
- KPI
- Relative steering angle
- Steering wheel centre position
Rear wheel alignment:
- Toe
- Camber
- Offset
- Out of square

 Laser Aligner AXIS200 enables measurements while in driven position. No lifting of vehicle is
required.

 Measurements can be taken fast and reliable on all types of motor vehicles ( with specific
accessories provided).

Safe operation of Laser Aligner AXIS200 cannot be ensured if not

used appropriately to its agreed functionality!

The operator-and not the manufacturer- is responsible for all

damages and injuries resulting from inappropriate use to its
agreed functionality.

Applied laser of laser measuring head is a class 2 laser. Short-

term laser beam impact ( up to 0,25 s) proves not to be harmful to
human eyes. Eye blink reflex prevents the eye from injury during
short-term, unintentional exposure to laser beam.

DO NEVER LOOK INTENTIONALLY INTO LASER BEAM!

In case of suspected eye injury through laser beam impact consult a ophthalmologist immediately!

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3.2 Design of laser measurement head

Laser head and main components:

grab arm assembly 3 arm star Pro Clamp

Part No. 912e008 140 Part No. 912e008 265

magnetic fool 100

Part No. 913 027 000

measuring head shaft

Part No. 913 005 015

laser head
Part No. . 913 001 042
star grip screw M8 x 40
Part No. DU ST08040

Laser head is free rotatable. Ensure that laser beam output opening is
directed downward to the floor after mounting of laser heads and before
switch on of diode laser.

Inclinometer

Required for camber and caster measurement during

front wheel alignment. Electronic inclinometer is
mounted on measuring head shaft.

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3.3 Description

Visual display:
Illuminated LC-Display

On / Off Button

Switch on display
Camber lighting

Change between
different angle
measurements
Hold („freeze“) angles
Demand to insert value
on the display
Caster / KPI
For goniometry on an
inclined plane

According to model different adaptor for

Display of angles
measuring pillar.
Upper line: Caster
P/N 913 009 043 = Ø 40 mm
Lower line: KPI

3.4 Button functions

ON/
On / Off Button
OFF

Light Switch on the backlight for 30 seconds.

Switch to the measuring of KPI and caster

If there is a change of angle (or at latest after 10 seconds) the display changes to caster
(upper line) and KPI (lower line).
Press the button another time and the display shows again the camber.
Press this button to adjust the angle measurement to an inclined plane. The angles in both
measurement directions are adjusted to zero.
Tara
A symbol in the bottom right corner shows this operating status.
Press the button another time and the display shows again the absolute angle.
Temporarily “freezing” a reading on the display.
Hold/ This operating status is shown by a symbol in the bottom left corner.
Save Press the button again and the display changes to a continuous display of the measured
values.

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3.5 Initiation

Initial operation of Laser Aligner requires following measures:

Mounting of rolls and scale holding device on mobile instrument cabinet.

Fit in fastening screws M8 x 65 from top and tighten

with nut and washer.

For each roll

4 x Carriage bolt M8

4 x Washer M8

4 x Nut M8

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3.6 Technical Data

Measuring Accuracy:

Toe < 0,5 mm

Camber
Caster 0 ... 10°: +/- 0° 03‟
Steering 10 ... 45°: +/- 0° 12‟
Relative steering angle +/- 15 min.
Axle mismatch +/- 1 mm
Axle torsion +/- 5 min.

Toe measurement range +/- 28 mm

Camber measurement range to 5 degrees
KPI measurement range to 18 degrees
Castor measurement range to 12 degrees

Turning plate carrying capacity 5 – 7 t / piece

Laser:

Model LG650-7 (80)

Operating voltage 3 Volt (2 x Mignon Typ AA 1,5 Volt)
Power Po 0,91 mW
Wave range  650 nm
Range 20 m
Laser class 2 DIN EN 60825-1:1994-07

Electronic inclinometer:

Operating voltage 4,5 volt (3 x Mignon Type AA Batteries 1.5 volt)

Current input during operation 10 mA (without lighting), 60 mA (with lighting)
Closed-circuit current (unit switched off)
< 10 µA
Running time with one set of batteries without lighting: approx. 50 - 60 h.
with lighting: approx. 30 h.
Specified measuring range +/- 45° for both axles
Extended measuring range +/- 90° for both axles
Accuracy of the specified measuring range 0... 10°: +/-0° 03‟
10 ... 45°: +/-0° 12‟
Resolution 0° 01‟
Temperature range -5 to +50 °C (in use) -20 to 65 °C (storage)
Shock resistance of the sensor 3.500g

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4 Equipment
4.1 Part list basic version of AXIS200 / TA20-2

2 pcs. Laser measuring heads with magnetic feet (100 mm) 1 pcs. Part No. 922 001 006

4 pcs. Grab arms for trucks 1 pcs. Part No. 912e008 137

1 pcs. Electronic inclinometer

Part No. 913 009 043

1 pcs. Alignment block for uneven floors

Part No. 913 010 000

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2 pcs. 20° scales 1 pcs. Part No. 913 018 000

2 pcs. Turning plates

Left and Right
1 pcs. Part No. 913 011 000

6 pcs. Magnetic feet for rear-axle measuring (315mm)

1 pcs Part No. 913 030 000

6 pcs. Magnetic feet for front-axle measuring (100 mm)

1 pcs. Part No. 913 027 000

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2 pcs. Toe scales (min 3.110 – max. 4.440) mm

1 pcs. Part No. 913 051 000

2 pcs. Magnetic scales

1 pcs. Part No. 913 013 000

1 pcs. mobile instrument cabinet and fastening material 1 pcs Part No. 913 052 009

4 pcs. Rolls 2 pcs. holding device

for scale
Part No. for 1 piece: Part No. 912e008 212 (1 piece)
913 019 002 (brake roll)
913 019 003 (w/o brake)

1 pcs. CD Rom
1pcs. Tape measure “Test-Record”
Part No. 900 008 041 Part No. VID 913 001

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4.2 Accessories

Upgrade kit for double steering axles Part No. 922 000 002

2 pcs. Additional turning plates 2 pcs. Laser heads with magnetic feet and grab
arms for trucks

Upgrade kit for special truck wheels (Trilex / Dayton)

6 pcs. Adapters for rim run-out compensation Part No. 922 000 004

Upgrade Kit for trailer and semitrailer alignment

Scale unit with king pin and king pin adaptor incl. 6 special magnets (265 mm)

Part No. 922 000 001

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Upgrade Kit for passenger car alignment

6 passenger car adaptors, 2 measuring stands, 4 clamping arms, 2 passenger car toe scales
(1.800 – 2.880) mm

Part No. 922 000 003

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5 Front Wheel Alignment

5.1 Preparations
 Carry out alignment on level ground.
 Remove protective caps of wheel nuts or caps
respectively.
 Clean rim between wheel nuts.
 Check tire pressure and, if necessary, adjust as
specified.
Drive vehicle onto turning plates
 Place turning plates centrally in front of the wheels.
 Fasten turning plates with bolt to avoid torsion.
 Drive vehicle on turning plates. The wheel centre shall
be positioned in the turning plate centre.
Mounting of laser measuring heads (Illustration 1)
 The magnetic feet of the 3-arm-star have to be
adjusted to the proper rim diameter. It is recommended
to fix the laser measuring head onto a mounting stand
of instrument cabinet (Illustration 1).
 Adjust magnetic cams by turning and shifting to
achieve all-over attachment of rim flange diameter
between wheel nuts.
 Put the measuring heads with the magnets onto the
rim flange. Two magnets shall be placed above the
wheel centre and one below. (Illustration 2).
Fitting of magnetic scales
 Put the front wheels in the straight ahead position by
turning the steering wheel. (Illustration 2)
 Fix the first scale on the right-hand side of the frame, if
possible in the middle (regarding lengthwise direction).
 Switch on laser on the right-hand side.
(left hand drive vehicles, vice versa for RTA)

Pay attention to laser beam output

opening before switch on!

 Turn right-hand laser until the laser point gets visible

on the magnetic scale.
 Adjust scale with wing nut until the laser point indicates
»0«.
 Repeat the same procedure with the second scale on
the right-hand side. Now the magnetic scales have the
same length and must not be changed again!
 Attach one of the two scales on the left-hand side, if
possible in the same place (Illustration 3). (Illustration 3)

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Fitting of magnetic scales (continued)

 Switch on left-hand laser.

Pay attention to laser beam output

opening before switch on!

 Turn left-hand laser until the laser point gets visible

on the scale.

5.2 Alignment of „Straight ahead position“

 Should the laser point on the left-hand scale not

point at zero, turn steering wheel until the value
indicated on the scale is halved. Laser points on
the same value on both scales.

Example:
Indication right: 0
Indication left: 4 scale lines out
Turn steering wheel until both laser points point
at 2 scale lines outward(Illustration 4)
(Illustration 4)
Now the front wheels are in alignment with the frame,
seen in driving direction.

 Adjust magnetic scales with the wing nuts until both

laser points point at zero.

This procedure is important for all following measurements.

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5.3 Set-up of Toe Scales

 Align both laser housings by using the bubble

gauge so that the outlet of the laser points vertically
at the floor.
 In order to define the measuring rectangle the
calculated distance between the toe scales has to
be drawn twice on the floor.

Important: The following formula is applied in order

to be able to read the value on the toe
scale in mm (illustration 5)

Rim diameter  10 Distance of scale in front of

 front axle or behind front axle (Illustration 5)
2

 Starting from the laser points, each calculated

length is measured from the front and the rear of
the laser point by a measuring tape. Mark the spots
on the floor by a line drawn by chalk (or use
adhesive tape).

Example: Ø  10
2

Rim diameter 60 cm   10

600
 300 cm  3m
2 2
Rim diameter∙ 10
In the Example, draw lines with chalk on the bottom on
the right and left-hand side 3 m in front of and behind
the laser point.
The total distance between the laser points and the
markings behind the front axle and in front of the front
axle always has to result in the rim diameter multiplied
by 10. (illustration 6). Ø  10
2
I.e. 1 long scale line on the toe scale corresponds to 1 mm.

If this is not possible due to an obstacle in its place, a

distance of 2 m to the front and 4 m to the rear can be
measured from the laser points. However, the total
distance must always be 6 m!

(Illustration 6)

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Set-up of Toe Scales (continued)
 The toe scales are shifted on the chalk marking in
front of the front axle until both scales indicate
zero.
Turn the laser housing so that the
laser beam can travel above the
floor.

 Fix the length of the toe scale by using the wing

screw and repeat procedure with the second toe
scale – both scales are now of identical length
(illustration 7).
 Now take one scale onto the marking behind the
front axle. – without changing the length.
 Turn the left-hand laser to the rear and shift the
total scale to zero.
Value rear left = 0
Value front left = 0
Value front right = 0

5.4 Toe Measurement and Alignment

Reading of Total Toe: (Illustration 7)
 Direct the right-hand laser to the rear onto the toe
scale.
 Read the measuring result:
1 long scale line ≙ 1,00 mm
1 half scale line ≙ 0.50 mm
1 quarter scale line ≙ 0.25 mm
The laser point points at zero = The toe is zero
The laser point points inward from zero= toe-out
The laser point points outward from zero= toe-in
 Proceed as follows, if the toe corresponds to the
specified values:
 Note measured value in the test record.
 Check „straight ahead position“ and steering
wheel center position
 look point 5.2 (Alignment of „Straight ahead
position“)
 If the toe does not correspond to the specified
values, toe alignment.

Example:
The laser point on the right-hand side behind the
front axle points at the 7th long outward scale line, (Illustration 8)
i.e. the front axle has a toe-in of 7 mm.(Illustration 8)

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Toe Alignment:
Example: The desired toe value is zero.
 Loosen the toe rod searing nuts.
 Turn the toe rod until the laser point on the right-
hand side behind the front axle indicates the halve
of the difference (in this example: 3.5 long scale
lines outward).
Now the total toe is zero.

Important:
The position of the laser point on the front left-hand
side toe scale must not be changed - adjust, if
necessary! (Left front wheel at zero)

 To check this, direct the right-hand laser to the

front toe scale. The value measured in front must
be identical with the one measured at the rear
(3.5 scale lines outward).
 This results in a toe value of zero (Illustration 9).
 Lock the toe rod searing nuts.
 Then check the adjusted value ! (Illustration 9)

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5.5 Check of Steering Wheel Center Position

 Check the steering wheel center position at the

steering box.
 If the mark at the steering box is off-center, the
drug link has to be adjusted until both marks are
in alignment. (box neutral position).

(Illustration 10)

Important:
The position of the two laser points on the magnetic
scales must change. Adjust, if necessary.

(Illustration 11)

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5.6 Camber measurement
 Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels
are in „straight ahead position“ (the magnetic
scales on the left and right sides are showing
the same value).
 Put the electronic inclinometer onto measuring
head shaft and lock with the knurled screws.
 Switch on the inclinometer using the ON / OFF
button (Illustration 13).
 After the welcome screen, the current camber
value immediately appears in the display.
Read off the camber value from the display (Illustration 12)
and enter it in the measurement sheet.
(Illustration 14).
ON / OFF

Positive camber value = arrow points upward

Negative camber value = arrow points downward

Repeat the same procedure (after acquiring all

measurements) on the other side of the vehicle.

(Illustration 13)

(Illustration 14)

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5.7 Caster and Inclination

 Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels

are in „straight ahead position“. Both lasers
have to point at the same value on the
magnetic scales attached to the frame.
 Turn the laser housing so that the laser beam
points at the floor. Adjust the laser by using the
bubble level in the laser housing to position it
perfectly vertically.
 Place the floor scales for the checking of the
20° wheel angle on the ground beside the front
wheel so that the laser point points at the zero
mark on the scale. The zero mark is the
intersecting point of the 0° line and the „center
line“ adjusting line.
 The median line of the scale is positioned
parallel to the wheel Adjust the scale so that (Illustration 16)
the laser beam does not deviate from the
median line when the laser housing is turned.
(Illustration 16)
 After adjustment the front wheels should be
locked by the brake.
To measure the caster and the
steering angle inclination it is
necessary to block the vehicle's
wheels with the brake pedal locking
device, so that the result is not
distorted by rolling when the wheels
are steered.
 Put the Inclinometer onto the shaft of the left
measuring head and lock it with the knurled
screws.

 Change the menu with the modus button into

Caster / KPI.. (Illustration 17)

(Illustration 17)

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Caster and Inclination (continued)

 Turn the left wheel smooth to the right with the

steering wheel until the laser spot points at 20°.
(Make the laser vertical by turning the laser
head) (Illustration 18).

 Press the TARA button to approve the (Illustration 18)

achieved value. The display will change.

 After that, turn the wheel 20° in the opposite

direction.. Adjust the laser head. Check the
level.. The laser spot has to be vertical on the
20° mark.
(Illustration 19)
 After the inclinometer has read the new
different angel, the display changes to Caster
(upper line) and KPI (lower line).

 Enter the ascertained values in the

measurement sheet.

Repeat the same procedure (after acquiring all

measurements) on the other side of the vehicle.

(Illustration 20)

(Illustration 21)

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5.8 Relative Steering Angle (toe out on turns)

 Turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are

in „straight travelling position“. Both lasers have
to point at the same value on the magnetic scale
attached to the frame.
 Turn the measuring head until the spirit level
indicates a vertical line.
 Place the floor scales for setting of the 20°
wheel angle on the ground beside the front
wheel so that the laser point points at the zero
mark on the scale. The zero mark is the
intersecting point of the 0° line and the „center
line“ adjusting line.
 Turn the laser to the front and rear in the
range of the floor scale.
 Adjust the scale until the laser point travels along
the center line parallel to the wheel. Observe the (Illustration 22)
spirit level. The laser point has to point at the
zero line (center line) (illustration 22).
 Repeat the procedure with the other wheel.
 Turn the left wheel to the left with the steering
wheel until the laser point points at 20°. While
doing so watch the laser spirit level: When the
laser point points at 20° the spirit level has to
indicate the vertical line.
 Also turn the laser on the right-hand wheel until
the spirit level indicates the vertical line of the
laser beam.
 Read the relative steering angle of the right hand
wheel and write down in test record.
 Repeat the measuring procedure with the left
wheel.

(Illustration 23)

Example:
The laser points at 20° at the left wheel (wheel at the
inner circle). The laser points at 17°30‟ at the right
wheel (wheel at the outer circle). The relative
steering angle at the right-hand side amounts to
2°30‟. Illustration 23

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5.9 Rim Run-Out Check

You suspected the rim has been damaged by an

accident, corrosion or any other external
influence, a rim run-out check should be carried
out when starting the measuring procedure.
In each position on the rim the laser beam of the
measuring head must indicate the same value on
the toe scales or the magnetic scales
respectively.
To check this, the measuring head is at first
attached to the rim in the normal position and
afterwards turned by 180°.
During this check in the inverted position the laser
beam must point at the same scale value.
A set of adjusting adapters is available as optional
equipment for alignment of vehicles with
damaged rims as well as for Trilex and Dayton
rims. (Illustration 24) (Illustration 24)

(Illustration 25)

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6 Rear Wheel Alignment

The front wheels are aligned.

Retro-fit the measuring head on the measuring stand
(on the instrument cabinet) with the long magnetic feet
(315 mm).

Remark:
The rims and the magnets have to be clean.

6.1 Camber Measurement at the Rear Wheel

For mounting the laser heads and the electronic

inclinometer, please see point 5.6 on page 23.

6.2 Total Toe / Rear Axle

In order to set up toe-scales and to do toe

measurement proceed as in point 5.2.
See pages 19.

Pay attention to laser beam output

opening before switch on of laser
measuring heads!

Example:
Laser point behind right rear axle points at the first
long scale line outward; i.e. the rear axle has a toe-in
of 1 mm. (Illustration 26)

(Illustration 26)

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Rear Wheel Alignment

6.3 Measurement of Axle Mismatch in relation to the Frame:

 Attach the measuring heads on both sides of the

rear axle.
 Fix one magnetic scale on one side of the vehicle
frame above the wheel.
 Direct the laser point toward the scale and set the
latter at zero.
Attach the same magnetic scale at the other side of
the vehicle frame in exactly the same place and direct
the laser point towards the scale. The value indicated
divided by two is the axle Mismatch.

Remark:
The value indicated of this axle mismatch is important
for further axle inclination measurements (point 6.4),
and has to be noticed for the adjustment of the scales!

 Repeat this measuring procedure with all other

rear axles.
(Illustration 27)

Example:
Driving direction left
Magnetic scale = 0
Driving direction right
Magnetic scale = 1 long scale line outward.
I.e. axle Mismatch in relation to the frame = 5 mm to
the right.

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Rear Wheel Alignment

6.4 Axle Mismatch in relation to Vehicle’s Longitudinal Axis

 Attach the magnetic scale to the frame in the

upper range of the front axle. Value of the
axle
 Direct the laser point to the scale and adjust the mismatch
scale to the value that was indicated when
measuring the axle mismatch. Fix the scale with
the wing nut.

Pay attention to laser beam output

opening before switch on of laser
measuring heads!

 Remove the magnetic scale and attach to the

Scale position
frame on the opposite side. (see point 6.3)
 Direct the laser point towards the scale. The value
indicated divided by two is the axle inclination.
 Repeat this measuring procedure with all other
rear axles.

Example:
Adjust the right magnetic scale to the value of the
axle mismatch measuring.
Left magnetic scale to 1 (illustration 28)
1/2 difference = 0.5 to the frame center line
(see table on axle mismatch. Page 46)

(Illustration 28)

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7 Alignment of Twin Steering Front Axles

7.1 Preparations

The mounting of laser measuring heads, fitting of

magnetic scales and set-up of toe scales can be
proceeded as described under point 5.1.
See pages 17-20

(Illustration 29)
7.2 Reading of total toe

 Direct the right-hand laser to the toe scale behind

the front axle.
 Read the measuring result:
1 long scale line ≙ 1,00 mm
1 half scale line ≙ 0.50 mm
1 quarter scale line ≙ 0.25 mm
The laser point points at zero = The toe is zero.
The laser point points inward from zero = toe-out.
The laser point points outward from zero = toe-in.
 If the toe corresponds to the specified values:
 Note measured value in the test record
 Check „straight ahead position“ and steering
wheel centre position
 Continue with point 5.2 (alignment of „straight
ahead position“).
 If the toe does not correspond to the specified
values, toe has to be aligned.

Example:
The laser point on the right-hand side behind the
front axle points at the 7 long outward scale line, i.e.
the front axle has a toe-in of 7mm.

(Illustration 30)

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Alignment of Twin Steering Front Axles

Toe alignment

Example: The desired toe value is zero.

 Undo the toe rod searing nuts.
 Turn the toe rod until the laser points on the right-
hand side behind the front axle points at 3.5 long
scale lines outward. Now the total toe is zero.

Important:
The position of the left-hand laser point on the front
toe scale must not be changed- adjust, if necessary!
(Left front wheel at zero)

 To check this, direct the right-hand laser to the

front toe scale. The front value has to be identical
with the one at the rear (3.5 scale lines outward).
The resulting toe value is zero.
 Lock the toe rod searing nuts.

(Illustration 31)

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Alignment of Two Steered Front Axles

7.3 Toe Alignment of the Second Axle

 Mount the measuring heads onto second axle.

 Direct the left laser beam to the toe scale in front
and set the entire scale at zero without changing
the adjusted scale length (L). (Illustration 31)
 Turn the laser to the rear and also set this entire
scale to zero. The toe scale length (L) has not
changed (Illustration 31).
 The distance (A) of the toe scales has not
changed (Illustration 31).
 Turn the laser on the right-hand side to the front.
 Read the value.

Example:
1 long scale line inward. Direct the laser beam to
the rear. Read the value. 1 long scale line outward.
Difference: 2mm toe in = total toe

 Undo the toe rod searing nuts and turn. The

desired value to be set is zero.

 Turn the toe rod until identical values are indicated

front and rear.

Important:
On the left hand side the laser point must remain
permanently at zero.

 Tighten the toe rod.

Now both front axles have a toe value of zero.

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Alignment of Two Steered Front Axles

Parallel adjustment of both front axles

 Mount the magnetic heads fixed to the second

axle onto the first axle.
 Turn the wheels into straight ahead position with
the steering wheel.
 Set the magnetic scales on the right and left-hand
side at the same value.
 Adjust the front toe scale again. Zero values must
be indicated on front scale. (Illustration 32).
 Set both magnetic scales at zero.
 Detach both measuring heads and attach to
second axle.
 Read value from front toe scale.

Example:
6 long scale lines at the left inward from zero.
6 long scale lines at the right outward from zero.
Mismatch of second axle to first axle. (Illustration 33).
(Illustration 32)

 Loosen connecting rod (drag link) between first

and second axle and turn until the same value is
indicated on the left and right-hand toe scales.

Important:
Make sure that the „straight ahead position“ value
of the first axle is not changed when adjusting the
second connecting rod.

Check:
Take one laser measuring head from the right-hand
side of the second axle and fix it at the left-hand side
of the first axle. The value on the first axle must also
be zero.

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8 Trucks with independent suspensions

8.1 Measurement of Individual Toe -Trucks with Two Adjustable Toe Rods

The mounting of laser measuring heads, fitting of

magnetic scales and set-up of toe scales can be
proceeded as described under point 5.1.
See pages 17-20

Pay attention to laser beam output

opening before switch on of laser
measuring heads!
!

In the present example the total toe of the vehicle

amounts to a toe-in of 4 mm (illustration 34). The
value is read from the rear right-hand toe scale
seen in driving direction.

(Illustration 34)

Now the rear toe scale is shifted until the laser point
on the left and right-hand side indicates two long
scale lines (illustration 35).

Thereafter the steering is set at „straight travelling“.

(Illustration 35)

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Trucks with Independent Suspensions

E.g. the following values are indicated:
(Illustration 36).

At the rear left-hand side 2 scale lines inward from

zero, at the front left-hand side 4 scale lines outward
from zero. This means that the left wheel has a toe-
out of 6 mm.
At the rear right-hand side 6 scale lines outward from
zero, at the front right-hand side 4 scale lines inward
from zero. This means that the right wheel has a toe-
in of 10 mm.
Now lock the steering wheel.

Note:
Make sure that the “straight ahead position“ of the
steering wheel is not changed when adjusting the
rod.

(Illustration 36)
In order to set the left wheel at a toe of zero the toe
rod is turned until the laser points both on the front
and rear left-hand side indicate identical values. For
the present example, this means one scale line
outward from zero on the front left-hand scale and one
scale line outward from zero on the rear left-hand
scale (illustration 37). In order to set the right wheel at
a toe of zero, the right toe rod has to be turned until
the laser points both on the front and rear right-hand
side also indicate identical values.

Note:
After finishing procedure, the „straight ahead
position“ must automatically be recreated.

(Illustration 37)

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9 Adjustment by Run-out compensation

Preparations optional accessory

In order to change the magnetic feet for the runout
compensation adaptors it is recommended to put the
measuring head onto the mounting stand. Loosen the
fastening screws and change the 3 magnetic feet for
the 3 compensation adapters. Tighten the adapters
only insofar as you can still move them in the
longitudinal slots of the 3-arm-star. Leave a play (min. play of 1
1 revolution) while fastening knurled screw of adapter. revolution

Now the grab arms are attached to the grab arm

assembly. The measuring head is centrally mounted (Illustration 38)
onto the rim by shifting the adaptors until they
correspond to the rim flange diameter. Illustration 39
shows how the adaptor feet have to be attached to the
rim flange: the feet are directed towards the wheel
hub.

Mounting of complete assembled measuring head

to the rim

With its arms expanded, the measuring head is first

attached to the lower rim flange part. The single
upward arm is not attached yet, but only moved
towards the rim after the lower adaptors are attached.
During this process the adaptor is shifted so that it
presses against the rim flange. The last locking device
is then tightened. (Illustration 39)

Important: The measuring head is still not fixed to the

rim. The grab arms are now pressed into the first or
second exterior profile and the quick-clamping device
is tightened until the three adaptors are evenly
attached to the rim. Now the vehicle can be lifted until
wheel is enabled to be turned.

(Illustration 40)

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Adjustment by Run-out compensation

Runout adjustment of the laser head:
A toe scale is put in front of the vehicle at a
distance of three meters. Switch the laser on.

Pay attention to laser beam output

opening before switch on!!

The laser point is directed towards

the scale and the latter is set at zero. The rim is turned
by 360° while the laser beam points at the scale.
Example: while turning, the point on the scale travels
to the right side of „0“, the fourth scale line being the
maximum value, and to the left side of „0“, the second
scale line being the other maximum value, resulting
in the point‟s travelling over a path of six scale units

A maximum value is set by turning the wheel again.

Memorize from which direction - left or right - the point
approaches the set maximum. This value is fixed
again by shifting the toe scale to „0“. Afterwards a new
value, i.e. half the distance the point moved during the
revolution, is set on the scale by adjusting the
measuring adaptor. This is done with each adapter by
turning the knurled rings. They have to be turned to (Illustration 41)
the opposite direction from which the point
approached its maximum. The three adjusting feet are
adjusted up to three lines. Turn again and check
whether the point still moves on the scale. If this is the
case, the adjustment has to be repeated until the point
no longer moves on the scale when turning the wheel.
The position is always correctly adjusted, if one
adaptor is located in the same direction on the layer
beam.(Illustration 42)

Final Check:
The laser point must not move laterally
on the toe scale when turning the
wheel.

(Illustration 42)

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10 Special Situation Measuring

10.1 Fine Adjustment of Floor Scales:

The graduation lines on the floor scale intersect with

the adjusting line „Center Line“ at a distance of 60
cm. Thus the exact wheel steering angle is
indicated on the graduation, if this intersecting point
corresponds exactly to the extension of the king
pin‟s axis. The vertical laser beam not pointing at
the floor scale at a distance of 60 cm from this
intersecting point, there is a deviation of the
indicated steering angle from the actual steering
angle of the wheel. This deviation can be corrected,
not by moving the laser point on the adjusting line
„Center Line“ and changing the floor scale position
parallel to the wheel, but by means of the two fine
adjusting scales at the sides of the floor scale. The
deviation of the indicated steering wheel angle from
the actual angle is usually below the tolerance
measuring resolution of the camber/ caster gauge.

10.2 Optimisation of caster and inclination measurements

If the brakes of the vehicle are not blocked during

caster measurement, the measured value might be
wrongly indicated due to the turning movement of
the wheel during steering.
Optimisation:
Block the brake and carry out caster measurement.

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11 Maintenance
11.1 Maintenance
Please consider that the laser measuring heads and the accessories are precision instruments.
Make sure that these instruments are used and maintained with utmost care.

The surfaces of the magnetic feet have to be kept clean of dirt, as

only that way an all-over and firm attachment to the rim can be
ensured.

The lense of the laser head can be cleaned with a dry and soft cloth,
if necessary. Do never clean with alcohol or any other liquids.

The life of the batteries for the inclinometer is approx. 60 h in normal

operation (without lighting)
If the capacity of the installed batteries is no longer sufficient a
battery symbol is displayed and the batteries must be replaced.

The unit continues to work correctly even if the battery power is

weak. It does not display any incorrect angle values in relation to the
measurement taken.

11.2 Replacing the batteries in the laser housing

To open the battery compartment in the laser housing, (Figure 43) unscrew the black cap.
(Figure 44)

Battery type: Mignon Type AA 1.5V

(Figure 43) (Figure 44)

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11.3 Replacing the batteries in the inclinometer

If the battery symbol appears in the display the batteries in

the unit must be replaced. (Figure 45)

Four standard Mignon Type AA batteries 1.5 volt are

required to replace the batteries.

(Figure 45)

)
Open the housing on the back side by
unscrewing the four screws.. (Figure 46)

(Figure 46)

Used batteries are to be disposed of in special collection containers for recycling.

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12 Error description

Operator must only correct such malfunctions that evidently result from faulty
operation or maintenance.

12.1 Error description and causes

description possible causes error correction

When switching on the system, Insufficient charge of Switch off Laser Aligner!
the laser point becomes accumulator pack. Charge accumulator packs with
weaker. included charging unit.

Switch off Laser Aligner!

Laser Aligner is not firmly  Dirt on rim surface.  Clean rim surface.
attached to the rim.  Dirt on magnetic feet.  Clean surface of magnetic
 No all-over attachment of foot.
magnetic feet to rim.  Adjust magnetic foot
again

Battery symbol is indicated on Insufficient charge of integrated Open casing lid with appropriate
display of electronic battery. screw driver and replace
inclinometer. battery.

Measured values cannot be  Defective adjustment of Adjustment of laser measuring

repeated. laser measuring head head- see section 9
 Faulty calibration

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13 Annex
13.1 Conversion Table from Millimetres into Degrees

Toe in Wheel Size

mm
10“ 12“ 13“ 14“ 15“ 16“ 17,5“
0,5 0°6„ 0°5„ 0°5„ 0°4„ 0°4„ 0°4„ 0°4„
1,0 0°12„ 0°10„ 0°9„ 0°9„ 0°8„ 0°8„ 0°7„
1,5 0°19„ 0°16„ 0°14„ 0°13„ 0°12„ 0°12„ 0°11„
2,0 0°25„ 0°21„ 0°19„ 0°18„ 0°17„ 0°16„ 0°15„
2,5 0°31„ 0°26„ 0°24„ 0°22„ 0°21„ 0°19„ 0°18„
3,0 0°37„ 0°31„ 0°28„ 0°26„ 0°25„ 0°23„ 0°22„
3,5 0°43„ 0°37„ 0°33„ 0°31„ 0°29„ 0°27„ 0°25„
4,0 0°50„ 0°42„ 0°38„ 0°35„ 0°33„ 0°31„ 0°28„
4,5 0°56„ 0°47„ 0°42„ 0°40„ 0°37„ 0°35„ 0°32„
5,0 1°2„ 0°52„ 0°47„ 0°44„ 0°41„ 0°39„ 0°35„
5,5 1°8„ 0°57„ 0°52„ 0°48„ 0°45„ 0°43„ 0°39„
6,0 1°14„ 1°2„ 0°57„ 0°53„ 0°50„ 0°47„ 0°42„
6,5 1°20„ 1°8„ 1°1„ 0°57„ 0°54„ 0°51„ 0°46„
7,0 1°27„ 1°13„ 1°5„ 1°1„ 0°58„ 0°54„ 0°49„
7,5 1°33„ 1°18„ 1°10„ 1°6„ 1°2„ 0°58„ 0°53„
8,0 1°39„ 1°23„ 1°15„ 1°10„ 1°6„ 1°2„ 0°57„
8,5 1°45„ 1°29„ 1°20„ 1°14„ 1°10„ 1°6„ 1°0„
9,0 1°51„ 1°34„ 1°24„ 1°19„ 1°14„ 1°10„ 1°4„
9,5 1°58„ 1°39„ 1°29„ 1°23„ 1°18„ 1°14„ 1°7„
10,0 2°4„ 1°45„ 1°34„ 1°28„ 1°22„ 1°18„ 1°11„
10,5 2°10„ 1°50„ 1°39„ 1°32„ 1°26„ 1°21„ 1°14„
11,0 2°16„ 1°55„ 1°43„ 1°36„ 1°31„ 1°25„ 1°18„
11,5 2°22„ 2°0„ 1°48„ 1°41„ 1°35„ 1°29„ 1°22„
12,0 2°28„ 2°5„ 1°53„ 1°45„ 1°39„ 1°33„ 1°24„

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Conversion Table from Millimetres into Degrees

Toe in Wheel Size

mm
19,5“ 20“ 22“ 22,5“ 24“ 24,5“
0,5 0°3„ 0°3„ 0°3„ 0°3„ 0°2„ 0°2„
1,0 0°6„ 0°6„ 0°5„ 0°5„ 0°5„ 0°5„
1,5 0°9„ 0°9„ 0°8„ 0°8„ 0°7„ 0°7„
2,0 0°12„ 0°12„ 0°11„ 0°11„ 0°10„ 0°10„
2,5 0°16„ 0°16„ 0°13„ 0°13„ 0°12„ 0°12„
3,0 0°19„ 0°19„ 0°16„ 0°16„ 0°15„ 0°15„
3,5 0°22„ 0°22„ 0°19„ 0°19„ 0°17„ 0°17„
4,0 0°26„ 0°25„ 0°21„ 0°21„ 0°20„ 0°20„
4,5 0°29„ 0°28„ 0°24„ 0°24„ 0°22„ 0°22„
5,0 0°32„ 0°31„ 0°27„ 0°26„ 0°24„ 0°23„
5,5 0°35„ 0°34„ 0°29„ 0°28„ 0°27„ 0°26„
6,0 0°39„ 0°38„ 0°32„ 0°31„ 0°29„ 0°28„
6,5 0°42„ 0°41„ 0°34„ 0°33„ 0°32„ 0°31„
7,0 0°45„ 0°44„ 0°37„ 0°36„ 0°34„ 0°33„
7,5 0°48„ 0°47„ 0°40„ 0°39„ 0°37„ 0°36„
8,0 0°51„ 0°50„ 0°42„ 0°41„ 0°39„ 0°38„
8,5 0°55„ 0°53„ 0°45„ 0°44„ 0°41„ 0°40„
9,0 0°58„ 0°56„ 0°48„ 0°47„ 0°44„ 0°43„
9,5 1°1„ 0°59„ 0°50„ 0°49„ 0°46„ 0°45„
10,0 1°4„ 1°2„ 0°53„ 0°49„ 0°46„ 0°45„
10,5 1°7„ 1°5„ 0°56„ 0°55„ 0°51„ 0°50„
11,0 1°10„ 1°8„ 0°58„ 0°57„ 0°54„ 0°53„
11,5 1°13„ 1°11„ 1°1„ 1°0„ 0°56„ 0°55„
12,0 1°17„ 1°15„ 1°3„ 1°2„ 0°59„ 0°58„

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13.2 Diagram for Determination of Axle Mismatch (optical measurement) Dia. 1

S = Mismatch (in angular minutes)

D = Halved difference on scale blocks (in cm)
R = Wheel base (in meters)

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13.3 Diagram for Determination of Axle Mismatch (optical measurement) Dia. 2

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13.4 Measurement report

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14 EC-Declaration of Conformity

HAWEKA AG
The manufacturer:
Kokenhorststraße 4
D-30938 Burgwedel
Germany
herewith declares, that following described Laser Wheel Aligner AXIS200 / TA20-2
device

complies with safety and health

requirements of following EC guidelines EMC – Directive 89/336/EEC

Applied harmonized standards:

Safety of laser devices DIN EN 60825 – Part 1 7/1994

DIN V VDE V 0837 – Part 6 10/1998

Emission EN 55011

Immunity EN 50082-2
EN 61000-4-2
EN 61000-4-4
EN 61000-4-8
EN 50140
EN 50141
EN 50204

Applied national standards and technical specifications:

Laser irradiation VBG 93

Technical documentation VDI 4500 Blatt 1

In case of structural alterations that effect technical data and agreed functionality as
described in these operating instructions this declaration will lose its validity.

President
Dirk Warkotsch

Burgwedel, 17.06.2010

(signature)

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