User's Manual

DSP500 Series Wheel Alignment Sensors Contents • i

Contents

1. Getting Started .....................................................................................................1

1.1 About This Manual............................................................................................................... 1

1.2 For Your Safety ................................................................................................................... 1

Hazard Definitions ........................................................................................................ 1

1.3 Care and Cleaning of the Sensors ...................................................................................... 2

1.4 XF Pod (DSP506XF and DSP508XF Sensors Only) .......................................................... 3

Precautions for Systems Equipped with XF Cordless Sensors ................................... 3

1.5 Charging Sensor Batteries (XF Sensors Only) ................................................................... 4

1.6 Vehicle Preparation............................................................................................................. 7

1.7 Equipment Components and Controls ................................................................................ 7

2. Mounting Sensors................................................................................................9

2.1 Mounting Sensors Onto Wheel Adaptors............................................................................ 9

Wheel Adaptor 175-285-1 .......................................................................................... 10

Wheel Adaptor 175-321-1 with Ratchet Adaptor Locking Lever................................ 11

2.2 Mounting Wheel Adaptors Onto Wheels........................................................................... 13

Wheels With No Rim Lip (Attaching To Outer Rim Lip) ............................................. 13

Wheels With Rim Lip (Attaching To Inner Rim Lip)....................................................14

2.3 Connecting Sensor Cables................................................................................................ 15

Connecting Sensor Cables With Optional Rack Wiring Kit........................................ 15

Connecting Sensor Cables Without Optional Rack Wiring Kit................................... 15

3. Compensating Sensors .....................................................................................17

3.1 General Compensation .....................................................................................................17

3.2 3-Point Compensation....................................................................................................... 17

3.3 2-Point Compensation....................................................................................................... 19

3.4 Rolling Compensation ....................................................................................................... 20

3-Point Procedure ...................................................................................................... 20

2-Point Procedure ...................................................................................................... 21

Procedure Limitations................................................................................................. 22

3.5 Compensation Recall Mode .............................................................................................. 22

4. Operation Information .......................................................................................23

4.1 Adjusting Wheel Adaptor 175-285-1 Lock Lever .............................................................. 23

4.2 Sensor Level Check Procedure ........................................................................................ 24

4.3 Ride Height Measurement (Optional)................................................................................ 25

5. Maintenance .......................................................................................................27

5.1 DSP506XF and DSP508XF Battery Replacement Instructions........................................ 27

5.2 DSP506XF and DSP508XF Hot Swap Battery Replacement Instructions ....................... 28