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1. SECTION SIX 6 1 GLOSSARY LISTING Activation Code The numeric sequence used to activate the aiming unit Activation Screen The screen in which the activation code is entered into the aiming unit Aerodynamic Headlamps The type of headlamps that are specifically designed to fit the finished design of the front of the vehicle These lamps are typically sloped away at the center and the bottom of the lamp These lamps commonly have replaceable bulbs AIM OK Window The AIM OK window defines the maximum allowable plus or minus measurement from zero of the horizontal and vertical aim axis at twenty five 25 feet Lamps which measure within the allowable limits will register an AIM OK indicator at the bottom of the screen Aim Point A predetermined point of placement within the projected light pattern measured at 25 from the light source Aimer Head The portion of the aiming unit that contains the video monitor aimer lens aimer computer lasers and housings Aimer Housing The portion of the aiming unit that contains the aimer lens and aimer computer Aimer Lens The optical lens in front of the aimer housing This lens allows the aimer to optically simulate twenty five feet within the confines of the aimer housing Aimer Preparation The process of entering all pertinent information into the aimer at the time of the aimer setup Aiming Bays The area in which the aiming unit is to be used Aiming Method2. 1 Making sure the Aimer is off press and hold Button 1 then turn the main power switch on Continue pressing Button 1 until the language screen is displayed 2 Select Language This selection is automatically stored in memory Note If you need to change the language simply turn the power off and repeat the process French La mode d emploi pour Vision II Pro est en anglais Si vous desirez changer et choisir soit l espagnol soit le francais vous pouvez le faire en suivant les instructions ci dessous 1 Assurez vous que la machine est en position off Pressez et tenez appuyee la touche 1 alors que vous mettez la machine en marche Continuez d appuyer la touche 1 jusqu ce que l ecran pour le choix du language apparaisse 2 Choisissez le language desire La selection sera automatiquement conservee dans la m moire de l appareil Note Si vous desirez changer le language eteignez la machine et repetez le procede Spanish Vision II Pro automaticamente selecciona el Ingl s como su idioma de preferencia Si Ud prefiere cambiar a otro idioma como el Espa ol o Frances Ud facilmente lo puede hacer siguiendo las siguientes instrucciones 1 Asegurese de que el Aimer este apagado presione y sostenga la tecla 1 luego presione el boton principal de encender Continue presionando la tecla 1 hasta que aparesca en la pantalla la opcion de idiomas 2 Seleccionar idioma Esta seleccion esta automaticamente guardada e
3. Rear Laser Target Page 20 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual SECTION FIVE Help VISIONI PRO 5 1 AIM LAMPS Aim Lamps From the main menu press the AIM LAMPS button 2 GA Power Oft Options A SI RIME HELP VIS ON JLP RO Roll the aimer to the center of the vehicle and activate the centering laser by pressing button 3 BACK OS When the alignment laser is energized the aimer will 2 Activate laser with button 3 continue to beep and display the message LASER AAN 3 Rotate display head to align laser with the vehicle centerline ON at the bottom of the monitor screen Rotate the A turn taser off with button 24 LCD display to position the laser dot on the BEREE 5 Press NEXT when aligned centerline point of the vehicle on the windshield NEXT Rear view mirror Laser target Next position laser on a point representative of the centerline of vehicle Bumper Hood Ornament Center of Grill or point on facia adjust the LCD display and roll aimer right to left until the laser is intersecting both center points by turning the laser knob up and down Turn laser off button 4 then press the next button 5 this will save the offset value for this aim Page 21 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual 5 3 SET BAY NUMBER The number displayed in the middle of the screen is the active bay To change to a different aiming bay press the PLUS button to increase the value or the MINUS button to decrease t
4. VISION II PRO f IMAGE PROCESSING ARE Om HEADLAMPAIMER PRO on SON INSTRUCTION MANUAL AMERICAN AIMERS INC 3529 WEST 6 Ave Emporia Kansas 66801 1 877 343 7703 Vision II Pro Manual Introduction and Equipment Precautions Congratulations You now have the world s most advanced headlamp aiming technology available to the U S automotive aftermarket The Vision II Pro Image Processing Headlamp Aimer provides factory precise analysis to the automotive aftermarket Precision laser positioning high technology photometric analysis and computer quick calculations make the Vision II Pro the most accurate headlight aiming device available The versatility of the Vision H Pro system enables you to aim nearly any headlamp on any make of vehicle throughout the world Standard auxiliary fog rectangular round or aerodynamic VOL VOR HIGH LOW headlamps can be precisely aimed regardless of size The precision accuracy of laser technology is used to determine the vehicle centerline and optical center of the headlamps Computer image processing technologies form the basis for the Vision II Pro System It analyzes and displays the light pattern as it would appear on the roadway at twenty five feet 25 ahead of the vehicle Upon positioning the headlamp a digital translation of the headlight beam is displayed on the screen graphically illustrating the ideal alignment position in inches or centimeters While
5. 6 5 Replacement Parts Section FOUP cccccccccccscccsccccceccsccscccccses 18 4 1 Self Test 4 2 Printer Option Page 3 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF REMEDY Seller warrants that the items sold will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase provided however that Seller s maximum liability and Buyer s exclusive remedy for any goods which are or become defective shall be at Seller s option the repair of the defective goods or the replacement thereof with conforming goods f o b Seller s plant or the reimbursement to the Buyer of the contract price for the defective goods Repair or replacement of defective goods or reimbursement for the contract price thereof shall be made only upon return of the defective goods to Seller at Seller s cost but only after inspection of the goods by Seller and written instructions by Seller to Buyer regarding the shipment of the goods to Seller Other than set forth above SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATEVER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY THE SELLER seller shall not be liable for any consequential damages loss or expense arising from the use or the inability to use the goods for any purpose whatsoever There are no warranties by Seller covering components parts or accessories specified by the Buy
6. A predetermined process of how the computer will calculate aim of a particular beam pattern Lamp Alignment Laser The laser mounted inside the aimer housing to align to the optical center of the headlamps Alignment Track The floor track designed to aid the operator in keeping the aiming unit aligned with the vehicle Anti Static Video Cleaner A spray cleaner available in most computer supply areas Area Vehicle Setup The process of preparing the aiming area and the vehicle for the aiming process Auxiliary Lamps Extra lamps on a vehicle Also commonly called driving lamps Base Wheels The wheels on the base of the aiming unit Beam Pattern The image of light as it projects from a lamp Candela The increment of measure for the brightness of a light Page 24 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual Computer Image Processing The technology that allows the computer to analyze a video image which has been translated into a digital signal Counterweight The counterweight located inside the vertical Mast tube is designed to balance the aim head for smooth movement and adjustment Counterweight Cable The cable connecting the counterweights to the aim head side mount Current Bay The aiming bay number that is displayed at the bottom of the monitor screen that has had the floor slope entered Driver Side The left side of the vehicle or the side of the vehicle the driver is normally seated in a vehicle built for the
7. 1 2 Hex Head Bolts place the Cam Block assembly rass Washer Picture 2 Anti into the Base and tighten Picture 4 backside of the Rear 4 T Base At this time Picture 4 1 3 8 x 5 in tighten bolts to be Hex snug while keeping Bolts pieces flush with top surfaces Adjustment 5 16 x Using a 3 8 Shoulder Bolt install the will be made later at 1 2 Hex Wheel to the Cam Block assembly as this section to level Cam Block Head shown Picture 4 2 the Aim Head Assembly Bolts Rotate 318 x 1 3 4 Shoulder Bolt Page 6 of 28 Vi S On L P r O Optical Headlamp Aimer Assembly Procedure Step 5 MAST ASSEMBLY 1 Place Base on a sturdy flat 1 AS 4 Secure Mast column in place us surface a ing a x 1 Socket Head Cap The large hole in the Base eae We Screw tighten down to approxi must be in the up position The t alejas mately 100 Inch Ibs en shaft fits through this hole ro ay fs Sucsbefore A tate the shaft until the two ex nn ae cme tightening pansion pins align with the down holes in bottom of Base Hold ing shaft turn Base on its side and install bolt and tighten completely Picture 5 1 Picture 5 The Mast is supported on the mast support Picture 5 bi column by 4 5 16 x 1 2 Hex Bolts Care eg l fully place the Mast over the support col Picture 5 2 E 2 After installing the Shaft remove the sinnneicieaake Sire the Mast Goes as
8. 5 at 25 Feet at 25 Feet at 25 Feet at 25 Feet at 25 Feet Inches 0 523 1 046 1 569 2 092 2 615 3 138 1 Deviation 1 Deviation 0 6 0 72 0 8 0 9 1 0 1 12 1 22 1 32 1 42 1 5 V VERTICAL AXIS gl p gt i at 25 Feet at 25 Feet at 25 Feet at 25 Feet at 25 Feet at 25 Feet at 25 Feet at 25 Feet at 25 Feet at 25 Feet PROJECTED ZERO H HORIZONTAL AKES le 4730 an Ay 3 661 4 184 4 707 5 230 5 793 6 276 6 799 7 322 7 845 Page 15 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual 2 3 AIM OK WINDOW The AIM OK WINDOW defines the maximum allowable plus or minus measurement from zero of the horizontal and vertical aim axis at twenty five 25 feet 7 6 meters Lamps which measure within the allowable limits will register an AIM OK indicator at bottom of screen At the OPTIONS screen press the AIM OK button Button 3 At the Aim OK Limit Horizontal screen use the increase or decrease buttons to get the desired value press the NEXT button At the OPTIONS screen press the AIM OK button Button 3 At the Aim OK Limit Horizontal screen use the increase or decrease buttons to get the desired value press the NEXT button At the Aim OK Limit Vertical Screen use the increase or decrease buttons to g
9. II Pro has been calibrated at the factory However it is recommended that you BAYS verify calibration before using your headlight aimer for the first time and on a monthly basis There are three things that get calibrated during this process 1 Internal Digital Level 2 Vehicle Miss Alignment Sensor 3 Vehicle Centerline Laser To get started from the Main Menu select the Options button 5 then select the CAL button 4 AIM OK CAL STEP 1 Using a 5 32 T Handle or Allen wrench loosen the set screw on the wheel cam Adjust the cam until the vertical bubble vial on the top of the aim head is level then tighten set screw STEP 2 Locate the calibration marks located on the back of the LCD screen and rotate the bezel until the 2 marks are perfectly aligned as shown STEP 3 Rotate the laser knob on the side of the bezel and verify the laser dot hits the 2 calibration targets on the top of the aimer case as shown If adjustment is needed you can adjust the set screws on the side of the laser knob until the dot hits both calibration targets Front Laser Target Page 19 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual STEP 4 Verify that the bubble in the level vial is still level Then Verify the bezel calibration marks are perfectly aligned and the Laser dot is hitting both calibration targets then push button 5 Save The calibration is stored in the internal memory and the aimer is ready for use TARGET
10. United States Face of the Headlamp The outer lens of the lamp Factory Calibration The tuning adjustment of the aiming unit at the manufacturing facility Fiduciary Mark A manufacturer mark designating the optical center of a lamp Floor Slope The deviation from true level of the floor of the aiming bay This value is measured in degrees Fog Lamps Lamps specifically designed for use in foggy weather Headlamp Adjustment Screws The screws used to adjust the position of the headlamp There is usually one horizontal and one vertical adjustment screw VOL VOR Lamps have no Horizontal adjustment Help Screens The explanatory screens that are made available to describe each step of the setup or aiming process Horizontal Window The horizontal tolerance value in which the aim of a lamp is acceptable Keyboard The 5 button assembly on the left face of the aimer monitor Laser Alignment The method of using the laser to align the aiming unit to the vehicle by placing the laser on a point representative of the centerline of the vehicle up high on vehicle rear view mirror Moving the laser up and down that centerline while adjusting the Aimer and LCD Display This is repeated until the laser accurately follows the centerline of the vehicle Laser Locators The adhesive stickers that are placed over the optical center of the lamps so the laser will be visible Level Vial the bubble vial located on top of the aimer ho
11. acceptable Video System The camera and related components located in the aimer housing which view the lamp beam pattern Page 26 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual 6 2 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE The Vision II Pro Image Processing Headlamp Aimer has been designed to provide a lifetime of care free performance Maintenance is limited to occasional lubrication of the base wheels with light machine oil such as SAE 10w or similar The aimer housing lens should periodically be cleaned with an anti static video screen cleaner taking care not to allow any abrasive substance to come in contact with the lens DO NOT ALLOW ANY SOLVENTS TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE AIMER LENS DO NOT ALLOW ANY CONTACT BY WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS TO THE AIMER OR MONITOR HOUSING THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS WITHIN THE AIMER HOUSING OR MONITOR ASSEMBLY REFER ANY NEEDED REPAIRS OF THESE COMPONENTS TO QUALIFIED FACTORY SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY 6 3 EQUIPMENT OPTICAL CALIBRATION The Vision II Pro Aimer s main PC Board and Camera have been calibrated at the factory and require no further calibration on site The unit is designed so that once the factory calibration has been performed the unit cannot become un calibrated unless the unit has sustained physical damage The calibration is checked as part of the power up self test to assure no problems are evident If upon checking the calibration the unit finds a malfunction it will display CALIBRA
12. as active press SAVE to continue Help VISION JJ PRO AIMER ACTIVATION Unit Serial Number 1102001 Finish VISIONJILPRO HELP VARY LO NILPR O BACK SELECT AIMING UNITS CURRENT UNIT INCHES INCH CM SAVE Page 12 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual in St A a mon VISIONIILPRO For aiming areas select floor surfaces that are reasonably level Avoid extremes and variable slopes caused by floor drains ss era From OPTIONS screen press BAYS button eis 1 10 SET NUMBER OF BAYS VISIONMPRO This menu allows the operator to select from one to j n a fifteen areas to be designated as aiming bays Current Number of Bays Enter the number of separate aiming bays by pressing the PLUS and MINUS buttons When the number displayed is the number of separate aiming areas used press the NEXT button to continue with aimer preparation Page 13 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual SECTION TWO 2 1 SET FLOOR SLOPE Since few shop areas have the same floor slope the Nite VISION PRO floor slope of each aiming bay must be individually BAY SETUP measured and entered A model G2 split image transit Plus Current Bay 1 is provided to measure floor slope Minus This function allows changing the floor slope for each bay To determine the floor slope of the aim bay area Next Bay 0o Sope use the G2 split image transit and target provided Place the transit at the front wheel either
13. the Lines at 25 The hash marks on the Vertical Line represent 4 inches between lines at 25 feet HELP BACK PLUS MINUS NEXT HELP BACK US LOW US HIGH VOL VOR VISIONJILPRO SET ACTIVE HAY NUMBER select Bay number using the Plus and Minus keys Bay Selected Bay Floor Slope 0 5 Deg Press Next when finished Current Floor Slope 0 4 MINE VISION PRO POSITION AIMER 1 Roll aimer in front of the Passenger side headlamp 2 Using the laser locate optical center of lamp 3 Select Beam Pattern to aim using buttons at left LASER ON VISIONIIPRO AIM VOR HEADLAMP PS 27250 CD Page 22 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual lf the printer option is installed press the PRINT button 4 The operator can generate a printout of the current aim information Press the NEXT button 5 The aiming cycle for that lamp is complete and the aimer displays instructions to move the aimer to the driver side lamp NOTE PRESSING THE NEXT BUTTON 5 ENERGIZES THE LAMP CENTERING LASER 5 5 POSITION AIMER TO LAMP DRIVER SIDE At this screen the lamp alignment laser is energized and will continue to beep and the screen will display the message LASER ON Roll the aimer in front of the Driver Side headlamp place laser target sticker on lamp identifying the lamp optical center or fiduciary mark Place laser on middle of sticker Set the Brake Handle Select the lamp typ
14. 10 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual 1 5 PRINTER OPTION lf your aimer has the printer option install the printer on the aimer back plate use the two mounting screws provided Plug the printer in on the control board located on the back of the unit To activate the printer press and hold the On Off switch on the printer A lighted on line light located on the printer will verify that the printer is operational See instructions included with printer 1 6 AIMER PREPERATION lt is a good idea to allow the aim head to charge for at least 4 hours prior to use Press the on off switch on the back of the unit and the display will come up The unit will perform several self tests to verify system calibration Should an error be detected the monitor will display an error message Reference the Troubleshooting Guide if corrective action does not rectify the problem contact an American Aimers Customer Service Representative at 1 877 343 7703 for corrective action lf no problems are detected the unit will display the American Aimers and Vision II Pro logo screen after approximately ten seconds 1 7 ACTIVATION SCREEN lf you have reached this screen contact an American Aimers Customer Service Representative At 1 877 343 7703 for your activation code You will need the Serial Number off of the back of the aim head This activation code is a one time entry function performed at your location up VISIONTEPRO Aim Lamp
15. A e SA ee Page 17 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual SECTION FOUR 4 1 SELF TEST This feature is a diagnostic routine initiated by the computer at power up The computer checks various operation functions active memory calibration any installed options and video system The Vision Il Pro is designed so that once the factory calibration has been performed the unit cannot become un calibrated unless the unit has sustained physical damage The calibration is checked as a part of the power up Self test If a calibration problem is noted the monitor will display the error Should the monitor display an error message upon start up reference the trouble shooting guide if corrective action does not rectify the problem contact an American Aimers Customer Service Representative 4 2 PRINTER OPTION The optional printer provides hard copy documentation of before measurements and after aim alignment verification 4 3 ALIGNMENT TRACK An alignment track is provided with Vision I Pro to assure greater accuracy and repeatability When placed under the front set of wheels of aimer it will roll straight and true over dirt and cracks Recommended for best results Vision Il Pro Power On Self Test Checking System RAM OK Checking Software Version 1 35 Build 1419 Checking Camera Calibration OK Page 18 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual 4 4 CALLIBRATION PROCESS INJCM VARY LOT PRO The Vision
16. Boxed Base amp Hardware Box 2 contains the following Wheels 3 Brake Handle 1 T Base Front 1 T Base Rear 1 Mast Cover 1 Charger 1 Small Bag A 1 Large Bag B 1 Wheel amp Cam Mount 1 Shaft 1 Mast Support Column 1 amp Anti Rotate Bracket 1 as shown in Figure 1 below Figure 1 Brake Handle DO Wheels 3 Anti Rotate Bracket T Base Front T Base Rear Mast Bag A ay Support Mast il Column Cover Pe aioe L Charger Hardware Small Bag A Contains Cable Plug Qty 1 1 2 Cap Bolt with Nylon Insert Qty 2 Belleville Washer Qty 1 Strips of Velcro Qty 1 5 16 x 1 2 Hex Head Bolt Qty 6 3 8 Wheel Bolt Qty 1 5 16 Flat Washer and Anti Rotate Bracket Base Bolts Large Bag B Contains 3 8 16 X 6 1 2 Hex Head Bolt Qty 2 3 8 16 Hex Nut Qty 2 3 8 16 Hex Nylon Loc Nut Qty 4 3 8 16 X 5 Hex Head Bolt Qty 2 3 8 16 Flat Washer Qty 2 BOX 3 The Counterweight is secured in the middle of the Mast with two cardboard inserts The inserts will need to be removed from each end Use caution when removing the inserts to prevent the Counterweight from falling out lt may be necessary to hold the Counterweight Cable to prevent the Counterweight from sliding out of the mast NOTE Counter weight is VERY heavy use caution Remove 4 sections of track 3 4 sections of track Page 5 of 28 V
17. Notch to prevent the cable from pop ping out of the hole when the Aimer Head is in the raised position Picture 7 Assembly Procedure The tension on the rollers is pre set at the factory however if the unit does not roll smoothly or ee rocks and wobbles adjustments lt p MN A a can be made if necessary S If adjustment is required simply loosen the Tension Wheel Lock ing Nut loosen or tighten the Ten sion Adjustment Set Screw as needed and tighten down the Tension Wheel Locking Nut Picture 8 Brake Handle Tension Wheel Set Screw screw Brake Handle on to the Tension Adjusting Wheel bolt The Brake Handle only needs to be turned lightly to lock Aimer Head in position LEVELING HEAD Left To Right Place assembled unit on a known level surface With the Aimer Head setting in the operating position move the Aimer Head up or down on the Mast so it is approxi mately in the center Locate the horizontal level on the back edge of Aim Head as shown in Picture 9 Reading the level Horizontal Lev adjust the Base sections gt by loosening the bolts and moving the Mast Left or right until the Aimer Head is level then tighten bolts Page 8 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual SECTION ONE 1 3 SELECT LANGUAGE The Vision Il Pro has English set as its default language However if you would like to change the language to Spanish or French you can easily do so by following these instructions
18. TION CHECK FAILURE If this happens contact an American Aimers Customer Service Representative at 1 877 343 7703 for corrective action Page 27 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual 6 4 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS 6 5 REPLACEMENT PARTS ELECTRICAL Vision II Pro Image Processing Aimer Order 82002 Freq Input 60 HZ Includes Floor Track amp Battery Charger Power 120 VAC Ships in Three separate boxes Printer Optional Rechargeable Thermal Printer MEG RANGA Order 3 100 20 Height 63 in Includes Charger ize B 24 1 4 in X 22 in e l E is a Dust Cover Optional Dust cover Size Aimer Head 22 in X 16 in Order 3 100 15 Head box weight 27 Lbs Base box weight 34 Lbs Battery Charger Order 3 100 75 Mast box weight 36 Lbs Battery Pack Order 3 100 25 Total weight 937lbs G2 Transit Kit Order 0414 G2 Transit Target Order 4 004 12 Track 3 Sections 4 Ft Each Headlamp Centering Targets Pkg of 20 Order 4 820 08 AMBIENT Laser Centering Targets Operating Temp 30 105 Degrees Fahrenheit Pkg of 100 Order 4 820 09 Storage Temp 0 120 Degrees Fahrenheit Thermal Printer Paper Humidity 0 95 Non condensing Pkg of 4 rolls Order 0 000 00 To locate a distributor in your area please contact us by toll free telephone 877 343 7703 or Email contact hoppyaimers com Page 28 of 28
19. e to be aimed LOW HIGH VOL VOR FOG After the headlamp type is selected it will de energize the laser AFTER CENTERING REMOVE LASER LOCATOR STICKER Aim Lamp The selected lamp type is displayed across the top of the aim screen above the aim pattern The approximate Candela CD brightness value and the measurement of the aim point are displayed at the bottom of screen these numbers represent how far the aim is off at 25 in front of the vehicle The value is either in inches or centimeters depending on what has been selected in the main menu screen Adjust lamp as indicated on the screen if aim is correct the aimer will beep and you will get an AIM OK message on the display lf the printer option is installed press the PRINT button 4 The operator can generate a printout of the current aim information Press the NEXT button 5 after aim has been completed and the aimer will display AIM COMPLETE push the NEXT button 5 again returns you to the MAIN MENU VISIONITPRO AIM VOR HEADLAMP PS 27250 CD HELP VISIO NJILPR O POSITION AIMER 1 Roll aimer in front of the Driver side headlamp O 7 Using the laser locate optical center of lamp BACK US HIGH 3 Select Beam Pattern to aim using buttons at left VOL VOR LASER ON VISIONJEPRO AIM VOR HEADLAMP DS 26600 CD VISIONJEPRO AIM VOR HEADLAMP DS 26600 CD Page 23 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual
20. er and manufactured by someone other than Seller Such warranties as may be furnished to Seller by the manufacturer of such items will be extended to the Buyer by the Seller The Vision Headlamp Aiming Unit is an optical aiming device designed to aim headlights that comply with the Society of Automotive Engineers recommended practices described in J579 J599 and J600 All lamp and lamp patterns do not conform to these recommended practices While the Vision Headlamp Aiming Unit is not designed for use on lamp and lamp patterns which do not conform to the recommended practices the unit includes alternate methods which may conform to the recommended practice described in J579 SELLER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATEVER THAT THE VISION HEADLAMP AIMING UNIT WILL AIM HEADLAMPS WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO THE SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS RECOMMENDED PRACTICES DESCRIBED IN J579 J599 AND J600 WARNING Direct Sunlight Can Damage Unit Voiding Warranty Page 4 of 28 Visi on IT P r O Optical Headlamp Aimer Unpacking amp Inspection Unpacking amp Inspection UPON receipt open the boxes and check contents for any shipping damage If necessary notify carrier of dam age and make a claim through the carrier Check the Boxes for the following content Box 1 Vision ll Pro Head contains 1 Vision II Pro Head Manual 1 Warranty Card 1 Transit 1 Bundle of Laser Targets 1 Vision II Pro Head As Box 2
21. et the desired value press the SAVE button HELP AJLO NJI P RO BACK Aim OK Limit Horizontal Increase 4 0 in Decrease NEXT vee VISIONIMPRO BACK Aim OK Limit Vertical Increase 4 0 in Decrease OAVE Page 16 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual SECTION THREE 3 1 AREA VEHICLE SETUP The aiming area floor should be relatively clean and dry with no unusually excessively uneven areas which could affect the positioning of the vehicle or aimer Drive the vehicle to be checked into the aiming area set the parking brake Vehicle preparation should include the following Remove ice or mud from under fenders See that no tire is noticeably deflated Check vehicle springs for sag or broken leaves See that there is no unusual load in the vehicle Check functioning of level ride control if applicable Clean lamp lenses Check for bulb burn out proper beam switching and moisture condensation inside headlamp assembly If condensation present replace lamp assembly Stabilize suspension by rocking vehicle sideways Although the Vision II Pro Aimer can aim the headlamps of a vehicle with the motor idling it is recommended that the engine be turned off during the aiming process The vehicle headlamps must be on Locate the horizontal and vertical adjustment screws In most cases the hood will need to be raised to access the adjustment screws SA ee SA e ey SA e S
22. he value until the desired aiming bay number is displayed When the desired aiming bay number is displayed press the NEXT button 5 The next screen will display Position Aimer and will energize the center lamp laser NOTE If only one bay is entered this screen will not be displayed 5 4 POSITION AIMER TO LAMP PASSENGER SIDE At this screen the lamp alignment laser is energized and will continue to beep and the screen will display the message LASER ON Roll the aimer in front of the Passenger Side headlamp place laser target sticker on lamp identifying the lamp optical center or fiduciary mark Place laser on the middle of sticker Set the Brake Handle Select the lamp type to be aimed LOW HIGH VOL VOR FOG After the headlamp type is selected it will de energize the laser REMOVE LASER LOCATOR STICKER Aim Lamp The selected lamp type is displayed across the top of the aim screen above the lamp pattern The approximate Candela CD brightness value and the measurement of the aim point are displayed at the bottom of screen these numbers represent how far the aim is off at 25 in front of the vehicle The value is either in inches or centimeters depending on what has been selected in the main menu screen Adjust lamp as indicated on the screen if aim is correct the aimer will beep and you will get an AIM OK message on the display NOTE The hash marks on the Horizontal Line represent 2 inches between
23. i S On L P r O Optical Headlamp Aimer Assembly Procedure STEP 1 TOOLS REQUIRED 3 8 Allen Wrench Step 3 WHEEL ASSEMBLY Y Socket Using 6 1 2 Hex Head Bolts 14 Box end Wrench ciaren install the wheels so that they are on the front side of the Base A Jam Nut is installed on the When facing towards 2 inside of the Base while a Lock the front of the T base Nut is placed on the outside a a NOTE Bolt should be locked in Front T should be ex Extends Further Left i sion Ghee 5107 Hex Head Bolt tending further to the left 5 HexHead tase Rear place to allow wheel to Spin ai side than right to allow for freely without excess play in the center holes to align Wheel This can be accomplished by pushing the Bolt through the Wheel and into Picture 1 Base hole Place Jam Nut on inside and while pushing Bolt and Wheel against Base tighten Jam Nut to inner surface and then turn nut one extra turn Tighten Step 2 BASE ASSEMBLY Lock Nut to secure bolt Picture 3 On a flat surface position the two base legs to form a T Install the Anti Rotate Bracket between the Front and Rear Base as shown Picture 2 There are This Side Step 4 CAM BLOCK ASSEMBLY Up Stickers located on both of the Base Legs to aid you in proper positioning of the bases With center holes aligned install 5 inch Hex Head Bolts so the Washer and I o Lock Nut are on the Torpedo Level Using two 5 16 x
24. ide This Side Up stickers Picture 5 2 Wide side of v the Anti Rotate Bracket Caution It is nec Mast This essary to hold the counterweight cable E LA to keep Counterweight from falling out of the Mast while installing to the Mast Support Column Stickers N First using 1 5 16 Flat Washer and 1 picture 5 6 5 16 Hex Head Bolt attach the Anti Ro tate Bracket to the Mast Then attach the remaining 3 5 16 Hex Head Bolts after own A all holes align and tighten completely 5 16 3 Place Mast Support Column over Shaft Note pm es Hex Head The Mast holes need to be positioned so that one a a Note Adjustments might need to be made Bolts 4 set of holes face the Anti Rotate Bracket and the La to get holes to align This can be done by other set of holes are to the left See Picture for loosening the Base Bolts or by slightly proper positioning pz bending the Anti Rotate Bracket Page 7 of 28 Visi On IT P r O Optical Headlamp Aimer 6 Place the Aimer Head over le the top of the Mast Align the guide rollers with the mast groove and pull down into position as shown Picture 6 Note It is recommended to use two peo ple for this step 1 person to hold the Mast from moving and the other to put the Aimer Head on the Mast Picture 7 Cable Plug Insert the Counterweight Cable into the Cable Support Notch Lightly place the Cable Plug into the Cable Support
25. n la memoria Nota Si Ud Desea cambiar a otro idioma simplemente presione la tecla de apagar y repita el proceso Page 9 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual 1 4 ALIGNMENT METHOD There are two recommended methods to ensure the Vision II Pro aimer is aligned with the centerline of the vehicle The LASER ALIGNMENT method utilizes the on board laser to align the Vision Il Pro unit with the vehicle centerline The LASER ALIGNMENT method is the most widely used method and the Vision II Pro is pre set at the factory to this mode The FIXED POSSITION method is for permanently installed applications where the track is attached to floor and the perpendicular alignment of the vehicle to the track is assured by the use of wheel stops and or wheel guides LSS ee A FEED POSITION ALOE IMPORTANT Unless you have a fixed track and need to change the laser mode please proceed to Section 1 5 on the following page If you choose to change to the FIXED TRACK mode you can do so by following these steps 1 Press and hold in on Button 1 while turning the main power switch on Keeping Button 1 pushed the aimer will proceed to a calibration screen wait approximately ten seconds and release the button The Select Language Screen will appear select button 5 Skip The Select Track Style menu will appear select button 3 Fixed The information will be saved Note If the screen does not appear repeat the process Page
26. s Aim Demo 4 Options VISIONIIPRO ACTIVATION HELP You must activate your aimer with American Aimers by calling 1 877 343 7703 This activation is a one time function performed at your location Once the activation code is entered the aimer is ready for On Site operation lt Press any key to continue gt Page 11 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual The Aimer Activation Code unlocks your Vision II Pro Aiming System Enter the activation code provided by American Aimers The number to be changed is indicated with a red cursor Using the plus minus buttons change the number to the correct value and then push next The cursor will move to the next number continue until all numbers are entered then press the Finish button Once the activation code is entered the aimer is ready for On Site preparation OPTIONS SCREEN The Vision II Pro has been calibrated for optical accuracy at the factory however you must input certain settings to tailor the aimer to your facility The OPTIONS menu buttons will allow the operator to 1 Determine unit of measurement inches or centimeters 2 Enter Floor slope for each of the aiming areas 3 Adjust aim OK window as desired Select desired aiming method 1 8 SELECT MEASUREMENT From the OPTIONS Screen press the IN CM button This will allow the user to select either inch increments or centimeter increments When the desired measurement is displayed
27. side of the vehicle A and place the target at the rear wheel B of the same side Looking through the viewing window on the top of the transit C turn the small thumb screw knob D until the black lines on the target are in a straight line Turn the level indicator dial E on side of transit until the bubble is centered F Floor slope reading is indicated by level indicator dial E A plus reading indicates vehicle is nose high Enter the value measured by using the Plus button Button 2 for a plus reading or Minus button Button 3 for a minus reading Reading on level indicator dial should be rounded up to the nearest 0 1 of degree See instruction sheet with transit for additional details Press and hold the appropriate button Button 2 or Button 3 until the proper value is shown at the bottom of the screen When the proper value is displayed press the NEXT BAY button Button 4 to enter the floor slope values for other aiming bays repeat the previous procedure for each bay Press the FINISH Button 5 to exit bay setup and save new values 0 0 Deg Finish FLOOR SLOPE ONLY NEEDS TO BE MEASURED ON ONE SIDE OF VEHICLE Cc R gt y REPEAT THE J PREVIOUS STEPS FOR a EACH AIMING BAY ee a gt A A j G2 TRANSIT Page 14 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual 2 2 Conversion Chart CONVERSION CHART Degrees to Inches Degrees 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0
28. using used to level the aimer head during calibration Main Menu The main display screen on the aimer monitor Moisture Condensation The vapor trapped inside a lamp This moisture refracts the light pattern before passing through the grid lines and lens of the face of the lamp This causes the light pattern to flare making the lamp unusable LCD Display The display unit on top of the aimer housing Page 25 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual Optical Center of a Lamp The point on the face of the lamp that represents the center of the reflective parabola of that lamp Passenger Side The right side or where the passenger normally seated in a vehicle built for the United States Printer The optional component used to create a written copy of the aiming unit statistics Self Tests The software routine run by the aimer CPU which checks various functions of the computer and the video systems Society of Automotive Engineers SAE The primary administrative organization that designates safety and operating standards to the automotive manufacturing industry Track Alignment The method of attaining the same alignment angle relations between the aimer and the vehicle through the use of a permanently mounted track system U S Headlamps Lamps designed to U S recommended specifications Vehicle Centerline The longitudinal center of the vehicle Vertical Window The vertical tolerance value in which the aim of a lamp is
29. viewing the screen you adjust the headlamp adjustment screws to align the beam pattern cross hairs with the visual aim indicators The Vision If Pro will never become obsolete It will always be on the leading edge of technology The system can be expanded when new aim patterns develop This user manual should be read in its entirety before operating the Vision II Pro System If you have any questions please contact an American Aimers Representative for further information at 1 877 343 7703 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ AND FOLLOW ALL CAUTION AND WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO YOUR EQUIPMENT Page 2 of 28 Vision II Pro Manual Table of Contents Section ONE ai tisicias dedscencccnsussesecsicececeses 5 1 1 Unpacking amp Inspection 4 3 Alignment Track 1 2 Assembly Procedure 4 4 Calibration 1 3 Select Language Section RIO iio 21 1 4 Alignment Method 5 1 Aim Lamps 1 5 Printer Option 5 2 Align Aimer Vehicle Centerline 1 6 Aimer Preparation 5 3 Set Bay Number 1 7 Activation Screen 5 4 Position Aimer To Lamp Passenger Side 5 5 Position Aimer To Lamp Driver Side SECTOR S irp a AO 24 6 1 Glossary Listing 1 8 Select Measurement 1 9 Set Up Aiming Bays 1 10 Set Number of Bays Section TWO issn ctescesesccasesacnncicevsevacsstacncoesre s 14 a OOE OE 6 2 Equipment Maintenance 2 2 Conversion Chart 2 3 Set Aim OK Window Section TN cositas 17 3 1 Area Vehicle Set up 6 3 Equipment Optical Calibration 6 4 Equipment Specifications
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