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Contents

1. Getting Started ..............................................................15

1.1 General Introduction ...................................................................15

References .......................................................................15

1.2 System Requirements .................................................................16

1.3 For Your Safety - Hazard Definitions ......................................................16

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................................16

Precautions for Systems Equipped with HFSS, XF and XF2 Cordless Sensors

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Specific Precautions/Power Source....................................................18

North America ..............................................................18

Other Regions ..............................................................18

FUSING: ..................................................................18

EQUIPMENT SERVICE: ......................................................18

PROVISIONS FOR LIFTING AND CARRYING:....................................18

Equipment Specifications............................................................18

Atmospherics...............................................................18

Explanation of Symbols .............................................................18

1.4 What’s New in WinAlign® 14.1...........................................................19

Support for 64-bit Windows ..........................................................19

Begin Alignment or QuickCheck from Logo Screen........................................19

Support for New Accessories While Performing QuickCheck ................................19

Alignment Job Counter..............................................................19

1.5 Operating the Console .................................................................19

Turning Console Power On ..........................................................19

Turning Console Power Off ..........................................................19

Using the Softkeys .................................................................19

Alignment Procedure Bar ............................................................21

Using the VirtualView® Adjustment Feature .............................................21

VirtualView® Angle Selector .........................................................22

SoundGuide® Tone Feedback System .................................................24

AlignGuide® Training Feature ........................................................24

Resetting the Program ..............................................................25

Just-In-Time Training Video Instructions ................................................25

Video Library (WA200 Only) .........................................................25

Using the Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

1.6 Using the Remote Control ..............................................................26

Sensor Compensation Display Using the Remote Control (Camera Sensors Only) ...............27

Measure Caster Display Using the Remote Control........................................27

Alignment Values Display Using the Remote Control ......................................27

Selection of Alignment Values to Display Using the Remote Control ..........................27

Identification of Values Displayed and Bar Graphs Using the Remote Control ...................29

Examples of Alignment Displays Using the Remote Control .................................30

Recording Measurements Using the Remote Control (Plus Model Only) .......................31

Display of Measurements Using the Remote Control - Value Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Remote Control Indicators ...........................................................33

Storing Measurement Values Using the Remote Control....................................33

Tire Temperature Readings Using the Remote Control .....................................34

Tire Pressure Readings Using the Remote Control ........................................35

Tire Tread Depth Using the Remote Control .............................................35

Measuring Frame Angle Using the Remote Control........................................36

Reviewing and Editing Stored Values Using the Remote Control .............................36

Remote Control Summary / Transmit Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Ride Height Using the Remote Control .................................................37

Using the Standard Remote Control ...................................................37

1.7 Example Alignment Jobs ...............................................................38

Example Alignment with AutoVIN™ and ExpressAlign® with Camera Based Sensors ............38

Example Alignment with AutoVIN™ and ExpressAlign® Adjustment with Conventional Sensors ....38