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RECEIVING BE SAFE
The shipment should be thoroughly inspected as soon as it Your new alignment system was designed and built with
is received. The signed Bill of Lading is acknowledgement safety in mind. However, your overall safety can be
by the shipping carrier as receipt of this product as listed increased with proper training and thoughtful operation
in your invoice as being in a good condition of shipment. If on the part of the operator. DO NOT operate or repair this
any of these goods listed on this Bill of Lading are missing equipment without reading this manual and the important
or damaged, do not accept goods until the shipping carrier safety instructions shown inside. Keep this operation man-
makes a notation on the freight bill of the missing or dam- ual near the alignment system at all times. Make sure that
aged goods. Do this for your own protection. all users read and understand this manual.
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Santa Paula, CA. 93060, USA
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READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATION BEGINS.
PRODUCT WARRANTY
Your new alignment system is warranted for one year on equipment structure; one year on all operat-
ing components and tooling/accessories, to the original purchaser, to be free of defects in material
and workmanship. The manufacturer shall repair or replace at their option for this period those parts
returned to the factory freight prepaid which prove upon inspection to be defective. The manufacturer
will pay labor costs for the first 12 months only on parts returned as previously described.
THESE WARRANTIES DO NOT EXTEND TO ANY COSMETIC DEFECT NOT INTERFERING WITH
EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONALITY OR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS,
DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT, FAILURE, OR
MALFUNCTION OF A BENDPAK INC./ RANGER PRODUCT OR THE BREACH OR DELAY IN
PERFORMANCE OF THE WARRANTY.
Warning:
The CRT380R Advanced Alignment System is intended for use by properly trained, skilled automotive technicians. The
safety messages presented in this section and throughout the manual are reminders to the operator to exercise extreme
care when performing wheel alignments with this product.
There are many variations in procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for servicing vehicles, as well as the skill level of
the individual doing the work. Because of the vast number of vehicle applications and potential uses of the product, the
manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety message to cover every situation.
It is the automotive technician’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of the vehicle to be aligned. It is essential to use proper
service methods and perform wheel alignments in an appropriate and acceptable manner that does not endanger your
safety, the safety of others in the work area, the equipment or vehicle being serviced.
For any questions, please contact the technical support team at Ranger Products.
Introduction
CRT380R Wireless Alignment System is a high accuracy-measuring machine with a full array of functions. The long-lasting
high-tech CCD sensor technology is the most reliable measuring method in today’s market. The following chapters detail
basic and advanced software features which may or may not be included in all alignment system models.
This document primarily is designed to cover software navigation and features with minimum regard to the hardware plat-
form in which it resides.
IMPORTANT NOTE
ALTHOUGH EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN TAKEN TO ENSURE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE INSTRUCTIONS HAVE
BEEN INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL, POSSIBLE PRODUCT UPDATES, REVISIONS AND OR CHANGES MAY HAVE
OCCURRED SINCE THE PRINTING OF THIS MANUAL. BENDPAK / RANGER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE
SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT INCURRING ANY OBLIGATION FOR EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY OR SUBSEQUENTLY
SOLD. BENDPAK / RANGER IS ALSO NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS.
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Important Safety Information
For your safety, read this manual thoroughly before operating the equipment.
The Alignment System is intended for use by properly trained skilled automotive technicians. The safety messages pre-
sented in this section and throughout the manual are reminders to the operator to exercise extreme care when perform-
ing wheel alignments with this product.
It is assumed that, prior to using the Alignment System, the operator has a thorough understanding of the vehicle sys-
tems being serviced. In addition, it is assumed he has a thorough knowledge of the operation and safety features of the
alignment rack or lift, and has the proper hand and power tools necessary to perform wheel alignments.
When using your garage equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including:
2. Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
3. Do not operate equipment with a damaged power cord or if the equipment has been dropped or damaged until it has
been examined by a qualified serviceman.
4. Do not let cord hang over edge of table, bench or counter or come in contact with hot manifolds or moving fan
blades.
5. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating equal to or more than that of the equipment should be
used. Cords rated for less than the equipment may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will
not be tripped over or pulled.
6. Always unplug equipment from electrical outlet when not in use. Never use the cord to pull the plug from the outlet.
Grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
7. Let equipment cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around equipment when storing.
8. To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate equipment in the vicinity of open containers of flammable liquids, such as
gasoline.
9. Adequate ventilation should be provided when working on operating internal combustion engines.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from moving parts.
11. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use on wet surfaces or expose to rain.
12. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
13. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety
glasses.
IMPORTANT!!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT DISCARD!!
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Important Safety Information
Risk of electrical shock. High voltages are present within the console unit:
t There are no user serviceable items within the console other than the keyboard and printer.
t Service on the unit must be performed by qualified personnel.
t Do not open any part of the console other than noted areas.
t Turn power switch off, disconnect the batteries in all sensor heads and unplug the unit
before servicing.
t Contact with high voltages can cause death or serious injury.
Risk of crushing.
t Vehicles may roll off alignment lift if not secured.
t Leave automatic transmission in park or manual transmission in gear unless equipment operation
steps require vehicle in neutral.
t Apply parking brake unless equipment operation steps require wheel movement.
t Use wheel chocks whenever vehicle is positioned on the lift.
t Follow rack or lift manufacturer’s safety recommendations when lifting a vehicle.
t Vehicles rolling off lifts can cause death or serious injury.
Risk of entanglement or crushing. There are moving parts on vehicle lifts during
operation:
t Keep all persons clear of lifts.
t Read lift manufacturer’s operation instructions carefully.
t Follow lift manufacturer’s safety recommendations.
t Contact with moving parts could cause injury.
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Important Safety Information
t Keep hands and other body parts away from jacking surfaces.
t Do not use unapproved adapters (i.e. wooden blocks) when jacking a vehicle.
t Do not bypass any jack manufacturer’s safety features.
t Read jack manufacturer’s operation instructions carefully.
t Follow jack manufacturer’s safety recommendations. Improperly used or maintained jacks can
cause injury.
Risk of burns:
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Definitions of Owner’s Responsibility
Hazard Levels
To maintain machine and user safety, the responsibility of
Identify the hazard levels used in this manual with the the owner is to read and follow these instructions:
following definitions and signal words:
t Follow all installation instructions.
CAUTION! t Allow unit operation only with all parts in place and
Watch for this symbol: It Means: Hazards or unsafe operating safely.
practices which may result in minor personal injury or
product or property damage. t Carefully inspect the unit on a regular basis and perform
all maintenance as required.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to operate this equipment if you have never
been trained on basic alignment procedures / automotive
lift operation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description Page No.
Product Warranty 2
Safety Information 4-6
Definitions of Hazard Levels / Owner’s Responsibility 7
Getting Started / Installation 10-15
Part I About the Aligner 16
1. Introduction To Alignment Principles 16-19
2. Installing and Testing the machine 20
3. Alignment System’s Position 20
4. Power Supply 20
5. Alignment System’s Components 20
6. Console 20
7. Sensors 21
8. Wheel Clamps 22
Part II Settings 22
1. Opening and Closing crt380r Software 22
2. Software Settings 23
3. crt380r Wireless Alignment System Settings 23
4. Measurement Base 23
5. Toe Measurement Units 23
6. Rim Diameter Measurement Units 24
7. Measurement Units 24
8. Accuracy of Angle Value 24
9. Display of Measurement Value 24
10. Tolerance Round-Off 25
11. Run Out Compensation 25
12. Display Repeat Rate 25
13. Language Selection 25
14. Workshop Information 25-26
Part III Operating Guide 26
1. Lift Leveling and Calibration 26
2. Alignment Procedures 27
3. Attach Wheel Clamps and Sensors 27
4. Start Wheel Alignment System 27
5. Vehicle Manufacturers 27
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Description Page No.
6. Vehicle Year and Models 28
7. Vehicle Specification 28
8. Vehicle Weight Data 28
9. Prealignment 28
10. Visual Checks 28
11. Run Out Compensation Menu 28
Run Out Compensation: 3 Point 29
Run Out Compensation: Push Mode 30-31
12. Measuring Caster 31-32
13. Warning Window 32
14. Rear Axle Reading 33
15. Front Axle Reading 33-34
16. Direct Caster Menu 34
17. Super Toe 34-36
18. Toe Curve 36
19. Vehicle Raised 36
20. Display and Print Measuring Results 36
21. Customer Data 37
22. New Customer Information 38
Part IV Sensor Head Maintenance & Database Manager 38
1. Sensor Heads Test 38-39
2. Inclinometer Calibration/Sensor Head 5 Degree Calibration 39-40
3. Sensor Head Calibration 40-42
4. Database Manager 42
5. Add New Vehicle Data 42-44
6. Supplemental Vehicle Data 44
7. Customer Information Manager 44
8. Password Information 44
APPENDIX 1: Basic Shortcuts 45
APPENDIX 2: Sensor Panel 46
APPENDIX 3: Troubleshooting 47-48
APPENDIX 4: Technical Specification 49
Appendix 5: Toe Conversion Information 50
APPENDIX 6: List of crt380r Wireless Alignment System Components 51-55
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GETTING STARTED Choose a safe location that is in compliance with current
work place safety regulations. Failure to properly install and
locate the machine in a safe area can lead to improper and
Handling of the machine must be performed only with an unsafe operation.
appropriate lifting device such as a forklift or pallet jack.
Wiring Instructions
Uncrating Instructions t The line wire is the proper size and that no other equipment
Carefully remove the crating and packing materials and all is operated from the same line.
skid and pallet fasteners.
Installation The computer may have the ability to connect to the internet,
intranet, a local or wide area network. DO NOT connect the
computer to any network or the internet unless instructed to by
Disconnect, tag and lock out power source before
a Ranger Products or Dell authorized technician.
attempting to install, service, relocate or perform any
maintenance.
DO NOT install any other software or hardware into or onto this
machine as it may cause conflicts with the Alignment System
Do not lift or move unit without appropriately rated
software or drivers.
equipment. Be sure the unit is securely attached to lifting
device used.
Installation of any software or connection
to the internet without authorization by
Never use the wood shipping skid for mounting the unit.
Ranger Products or a Dell authorized
Technician will void the alignment System’s
warranty.
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Warning!
Do not plug the Cabinet power cord in until all connec-
tions have been verified; damage or injury can result.
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8. Remove the four Rubber Feet and screws from the 12. Plug each of the four Charging Head Wire connectors
bottom of the Head Charging Block. into the four wire leads of the Charging Head.
9. Install the Head Charging Block on the rear of the 13. Bolt the Plastic Top onto the Cabinet base using the
Cabinet using the screws and Rubber Feet removed from six Socket Head Screws and Nuts.
the bottom.
10. Pass screws through the holes in the rear of the cabi-
net.
11. Orient the Charging Block with the Switch towards the
Cabinet Main Power Switch. Route Head Charging Cables
and Power Cable through the hole in rear of Cabinet.
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17. Route the Bluetooth Communication Box USB Cable
through the hole in the front of the Plastic Top.
WARNING!
Do not move the Cabinet until have been the Monitor
Hold Down Clamps tightened down or the Monitor may
fall off the cabinet while moving.
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20. Place the Computer on the Bottom Shelf.
24. -Plug the Power Cable into the Computer then plug
the Computer Power Cable into the Power Strip.
-Plug the Monitor Power Cable into the Power Strip.
-Plug the Printer Power Cable into the Power Strip.
25. Replace the drawer and the rear panel.
IMPORTANT NOTE!
Remove the strip from the Microswitch on the
22. Place the Mouse Pad and the Mouse on the Mouse under side of each of the four Heads. Failure
Shelf. Place the Keyboard on the top of the Cabinet and to remove cardboard strip will result in the
run the Keyboard and Mouse Cable through the hole in Heads not operating properly.
the center of the Cabinet Top.
Ensure the Power Switch on the Head Charging Block is in When the software exited the computer will shut down.
the “ON” position. The computer should not be used to operate any other
software or hardware or warranty may be voided.
Ensure the Cabinet Power Switch is in the “ON” position.
Let the heads Charge until the battery lights on the Head For best performance, keep this machine disconnected from
Charging Block change from red to green. the internet, a local area network (LAN), wide area network
(WAN) or wireless network.
After the Heads are fully charged.
IMPORTANT NOTE!
DO NOT CONNECT THE WHEEL Alignment
System’S COMPUTER TO THE INTERNET WITHOUT
THE AUTHORIZATION FROM A RANGER PRODUCTS
OR DELL TECHNICIAN.
FIG 1.1
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MEASUREMENT METHOD SCRUB RADIUS
INCLUDED ANGLE Scrub Radius is defined as the distance between the project-
ed steering axis inclination (SAI) and the projected Centerline
of the wheel at the point where the tire contacts the road sur-
face (see fig 1.4). The point where the SAI angle intersects
the road is where the force is applied to the tire. If there is a
forward force of the vehicle (as it would be driving down the
road), and the SAI was projected to the inside of the tire, the
drag on the tire would tend to force the wheel outward. If the
force were on the outside of the tire it would force it inward.
The Included Angle is the sum of Camber and S.A.I. (see Positive scrub radius is defined as a steering axis inboard
fig 1.3). It is actually this angle that is measured by the from the Centerline of the wheel (typical of Rear Wheel
S.A.I. vial during the caster swing. Drive vehicles), and negative scrub radius would be a
steering axis outboard the Centerline of the wheel (typi-
MEASUREMENT METHOD cal of Front Wheel Drive Vehicles). The Scrub radius will
change the effect that vehicle forces impose on the toe.
S.A.I. is calculated by subtracting the measured camber
from the included angle. See the examples shown below. Positive Scrub Radius will tend to create a force moving
the wheels outward on a rear drive vehicle. Negative Scrub
CAMBER = 2 INCLUDED ANGLE = 3 radius creates a force that forces the wheels out on a front
3 - 2 = 1 S.A.I. wheel drive vehicle while under power. This is found on front
wheel drive vehicles using MacPherson Strut suspensions.
CAMBER = -1 INCLUDED ANGLE = 3
3 - (-1) = 4 S.A.I. NEUTRAL SCRUB RADIUS
Thus, the sum of the Camber and S.A.I. angles should equal A Neutral or near zero scrub radius will reduce the effects of
the included angle. Camber is measured on the front wheels these forces. For this reason wheel selection can be critical
individually when each front wheel is swung to zero toe. This particularly on a front wheel drive vehicle. The wrong wheel
ensures the high accuracy and repeatability of the camber offset can create a different scrub angle and destroy the
and S.A.I. readings. good handling of the vehicle and it cannot be compensated
for in the alignment.
WHAT I.A. DOES
The suspension design for scrub radius can often be seen
I.A. is another method of SAI measurement and is often used in the difference between front wheel drive and rear wheel
to determine damage to the frame, sub-frame, K-member or drive. On front drive the wheels typically have their mounting
suspension arms. I.A. is always a positive angle. surface toward the outside of the wheel making them more
flat looking from the outside. Rear wheel drive suspension
running a positive scrub radius will typically be dished.
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CASTER ANGLE TOE
Toe us a design specification indicated by manufacturers to
achieve a “running toe condition” which provides directional
stability, low rolling resistance and optimum tire life.
FIG 1.5
FIG 1.6
Caster is the rearward or forward tilt of the steering axis from
true vertical. MEASUREMENT METHOD
This angle is primarily used for directional stability while the If dimension “B” is greater than dimension “A”, the vehicle is
vehicle is moving straight ahead. defined to have “Toe In”. (see fig 1.7)
Positive caster is defined as a rearward tilt at the top of the
steering axis and a negative caster is a forward tilt. (see fig 1.5)
MEASUREMENT METHOD
EXCESSIVE TOE
ADJUSTMENT METHOD
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2. Installing and Testing the Machine 5. Alignment System Components
Installation and setup of a new Alignment System must be
handled by a qualified person. If unsure of who to contact,
refer to the back page of this manual. All software is loaded
onto the computer’s hard drive. The disks shipped with the
unit contain software as a backup, and are not needed when
performing alignments. Instructions for operational setup of
the Alignment System program are covered in detail within
this Operator’s Manual. The setups for the PC hardware and
Microsoft Windows® are preset at the factory and should
not be altered.
FIG 5.1
6. Console
3. Alignment System’s Position
Many parts of the Alignment System are kept in or on
the console, including power supply, computer, moni-
Since observation of the monitor is necessary during mea- tor, keyboard, printer, battery charger, and the sensors.
suring process, please put the Alignment System cabinet in Check fuses first if equipment does not power up.
a location where it is convenient for viewing. The best loca-
tion is usually directly in front of the alignment lift that the
vehicle is being serviced on. Attention!
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7. Sensors
FIG 7.1
FIG 7.2
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8. Wheel Clamps CRT380R wireless Alignment System comes equipped with
a standard keyboard. There are 12 function keys from F1 to
F12 located on the top of keyboard. Also there are function
keys located on the right side of keyboard, such as “Page
Up”, “Page Down”, “Enter” “Home” and arrow direction
keys. These function keys will be used throughout this
manual to provide convenient switching between screens.
FIG 8.1
Part II Settings
1. Opening and Closing CRT380R
Software
Switch on power supply and push the power button to start FIG 1.2
up computer. The Alignment software should start auto-
matically after Windows has loaded. Press ESC again or click Exit to close CRT380R software.
Press any key or click Return to close the dialog window
and go back main menu screen.
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2. Software Settings Read the entirety of these instruc-
tions carefully before operation.
Press F11 or click Management on the Main Menu Screen
to enter crt380r Aligner Management Screen.
4. Measurement Base
Press F1 or click Standard Axis to display window shown
below.
FIG 2.1
FIG 5.1
FIG 3.1
Toe measurement has three options for units of measure,
Caution: Only qualified technicians i.e. degree, mm and inch. When degree is selected, the
are should adjust settings. Only screen displays as degrees. When mm or inch is selected,
correct adjustment of all settings input of tire diameter is required during measurement.
will guarantee correct results.
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6. Rim Diameter Measurement Units 8. Accuracy of Angle Value
Press F3 or click Rim Diameter to display the window Press F5 or click Value Precision to display the window
below. below.
FIG 6.1 FIG 8.1
Select “mm” or “inch” as unit of rim diameter. The three levels of Value Display Precision are 0.1, 0.05
and 0.01.
7. Measurement Unit
9. Display of Measurement Value
Press F4 or click Unit of Measurement to display the win-
dow below. Press F6 or click Values of Styles on Meters to display
the window below.
Selecting 1/60 Degree displays measurements in The default selection, Reading Values, is set to display
degree (º)/minute (‘)/second (“) format whereas 1/100 the actual measurement value as an alignment reading is
Degree displays measurements in decimal angular for- being performed. The Relative Values option instead dis-
mat. plays the total measurement relative to manufacturer spec-
ifications. Operator may select a different display method
according to measurement requirements.
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10. Tolerance Round-off 12. Display Repeat Rate
Press F7 or click Tolerance Round-off to display the win- Press F9 or click Display Repeat Rate to display the win-
dow below. dow below.
This changes the tolerance of values used in the alignment The frequency at which the computer displays values of
software’s calculations. This is useful when adjusting align- dynamic measurements can be changed with this setting.
ment back to manufacturer specification is necessary but
not possible due to a collision, for example. 13. Language Selection
11. Runout Compensation The software comes pre-loaded with many different lan-
guages. Select the language that best suits the majority of
operators of the alignment machine.
Press F8 or click ROC Switch to display the window
below.
The crt380r Wireless Alignment System’s settings have
now been adjusted. The Software functions all have cor-
responding Function Keystrokes. See Appendix #1 for a
list of Function Key Shortcuts. Further help is available by
pressing F10 or clicking Help on any screen.
FIG 11.1
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Part III Operating Guide
FIG 14.1
Using Windows follow the instructions below to add logo: Two technicians are required to
perform Lift Level Calibration.
1. Logo must be a “BITMAP” (*.bmp) file format.
2. Change the desired logo name to “Customer_Logo. The crt380r can save data of three lifts. Press F11 on the
BMP” Main Menu screen to enter crt380r Management screen.
3. Copy the desired logo to “C:\Program Files\Ranger\Leo\ Press F2 to enter Aligner Maintenance screen. Then press
Bmp\” F1 to enter Lift Calibration. Then follow the instructions on
screen to calibrate this aligner to the lift.
Note: The BITMAP file should be about the same size as
the image being replaced, approximately 100 x 50 pixels.
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2. Alignment Procedures 5. Vehicle Manufacturers
When troubleshooting vehicle wheel alignment Select Start or press Page Down from the home screen to
related problems, the following quick start guide access Vehicle Manufacturers Screen.
can be useful to check:
3. Check tires.
8. Alignment adjustments must be done in the following This screen shows the vehicle manufacturers in the
sequence: crt380r wireless Alignment System database. Move
a) Rear Camber selection bar up or down with arrow direction keys or the
b) Rear Toe mouse to select manufacturer and press the right arrow
c) Caster direction key or double-click the left mouse button to enter
d) Front Camber and select vehicle year. For easy searching, the software
e) Front Toe can sort the manufacturers by manufacturer name and fre-
quency of viewing respectively. Use the best sort method to
9. After adjustment of Caster, make sure to measure search for vehicles to decrease search time.
again.
When not under CRT380R Main Menu screen,
10. If necessary, re-center steering wheel and readjust press HOME to enter CRT380R main menu
front Toe.
screen.
11. Print result.
If a new search for vehicle infor-
12. Perform test-drive to check alignment. Repeat these mation is started, all data mea-
steps until alignment is satisfactory. sured before will be deleted.
3. Attach Wheel Clamps and Sensors F1: Sort manufacturer by name or click the option.
F2: Sort manufacturer by frequency or click the option.
Attach wheel clamps vertically and check that they are Page Up: Exit selection and return to last page.
secured. Pay attention to sensor position. Raise or lower Home: exit selection and back to CRT380R main menu
sensor head as necessary. Incorrect position may lead to screen.
Alignment System problems.
If the vehicle data needed can not be found,
4. Start Wheel Alignment System please contact RANGER PRODUCTS Inc
and ask for data upgrade disk. If the standard
First, search for vehicle manufacturer’s data. data for a vehicle which is not in the crt380r
database is known, it can be added by using
crt380r Database Manager. For details,
please refer to management part 4 section 5 of
this manual.
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6. Vehicle Year and Models
When the desired vehicle manufacturer is found press the
right arrow direction key or double-click the left mouse but-
ton to select vehicle models. Move selection bar up or down
with arrow direction keys or select with the mouse.
FIG 8.1
FIG 11.3
FIG 11.4
FIG 11.2
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Run Out Compensation: Push Mode 3. Carefully push the vehicle backwards until the 2nd
POSITION level is level and press the ROC button on the
front left sensor.
Push Mode Run Out Compensation Process:
FIG 11.8
FIG 11.9
FIG 11.10
FIG 11.7
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After run out compensation, the screen will display the cor-
responding deviation value of each wheel position.
FIG 12.7
FIG 12.4
13. Warning Window
When finished, the left angle will display OK. The screen will
then indicate to turn wheels past center to right. If the sensors have any problems, the screen will display the
warning window. Please check sensor installation, battery
and switch.
1. Blocked sensor beam. Check to make sure line of sight is
achieved between sensor heads.
2. Missing senor or sensor signal. Check make sure sensor
is installed properly and is powered on.
For more information, please contact a technician autho-
rized by Ranger Products Company.
FIG 12.5
FIG 13.1
FIG 14.3
FIG 14.1
ZOOM IN- A selected angle can be isolated and zoomed
in on by use of Arrow Directional Keys and pressing Enter
or click Zoom.
FIG 15.1
FIG 17.2
The screen will then instruct to turn left wheel to the repair
position, and then press Page Down or click Continue.
FIG 16.1
Enter Super Toe Screen. The screen will instruct the user to
turn wheel naturally straight ahead. Level and lock both front FIG 17.3
sensor heads. Press Page Down.
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Start measuring.
FIG 17.6
FIG 17.4
FIG 18.7
FIG 17.5
FIG 17.8
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FIG 19.1
The Toe Curve screen and be entered from the Front Axle
screen either by clicking the Toe Curve icon or by pressing
F3. Once in the Toe Curve screen select the vehicle that
is being serviced and follow the instructions on the screen.
19. Raised
The Vehicle Raised function acts similar to Super Toe, it
measures change in values allowing adjustments to be
made accurately without the wheels needing to be straight.
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21. Customer Data If customer vehicle plate number is not listed, press F1 or
click New Vehicle (Licence) and enter plate number in fol-
Select customer name by using Up or Down arrow direc- lowing window.
tion keys.
FIG 21.3
FIG 21.2
FIG 21.4
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22. New Customer Information Part IV Sensor Head Maintenance &
Database Manager
Press F1 under customer menu to enter new customer
information screen. 1. Sensor Heads Test
Note: This procedure requires a calibration bar, two
stands and a 5 degree level.
FIG 22.1
FIG 1.2
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5 degree level- The 5° level is used to ensure that the
calibration bar and sensor heads are level. It should also be
used to check each side of the sub bars and the aluminum
tube that extends out of each sensor head.
FIG 1.3
Sub Bar- The sub bars are adapters that make it possible
to mount two sensor heads to one side of the main calibra-
tion bar. FIG 1.5
5. Completely level the calibration bar using the 3 screws 10. If any of the values were out of tolerance or a major
located on each of the bases. The sub bars should not component inside of the sensor head has been re-
be attached when verifying the calibration bar is level. placed, a Sensor Head Calibration must be done. A
calibration can only be done correctly if all 16 of the
6. Attach the two sub bars to the calibration bar. values highlighted on Fig 1.5 are adjusted within toler-
ance.
NOTE: Place cardboard against the Main Bar without
blocking the longitudinal beams. 2. Inclinometer Calibration/Sensor
Head 5 degree calibration
7. Mount and level all four sensor heads on both the
transverse (parallel to the Sub Bar) and longitudinal Note: This procedure requires a calibration bar,sub bars,
(parallel to the Main Bar) axes. and 5 degree level and a computer jumper.
NOTE: All sensor heads must be perfectly level before This is the process used to calibrate the levels built into each
status of the sensor head calibration can be checked. of the sensor heads. It should only be necessary if there are
abnormal readings in the caster/camber measurements, the
8. The numbers inside of the Blue boxes are for the level values are out of tolerance on the direct read screen, or if
sensors. Each sensor head can measure both the the inclinometer vials/inclinometer board has been replaced.
transverse and longitudinal axes. The tolerance for
1. Remove the plastic cover from the sensor by removing
these values are 0.00 + or – 0.1. So if the values are
the two lock knobs on the top of the sensor head and
between -0.10 and +0.10 they are acceptable and do the four Phillips head screws located on the rear of the
not need to be recalibrated. If they exceeded those val- sensor.
ues then Inclinometer Calibration must be performed.
(See Fig 1.5) NOTE: DO NOT DISCONNECT ANY WIRES!
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2. Secure the sub bar to the main bar and the 5° level to Block- The sensor heads must be placed on blocks to align
the sub bar. Completely level the sensor (both longitu- them with each other. It is important to make sure that the
dinally and transversely) on the sub bar of the calibra- sensor heads do not depress the micro switch on the bottom
tion bar, another sensor will be needed to offset the of the sensor while on the blocks.
weight of the sensor that is being calibrated.
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During calibration, please make sure the measurement is
not affected by any interference. Avoid any surrounding
vibration, direct sunlight and other light reflections. Do not
walk around the stands in the course of calibration and be
careful not to stand too close to the sensor or block sensor
communication.
FIG 3.4
Step 4
FIG 3.3
Remove the sensor heads from the sub bars and set them
on the ground without changing their position. Unlock the
main bar and rotate it and the sub bars 180°, it should now
be in position 3. Reattach the sensor heads to the sub bars
and lock and level all of the heads. Once the heads are
completely level, press Page Down or click Continue and
wait until the progress bar indicates that the measurement
is complete. FIG 3.5
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Once the front sensors are level and the rear sensor heads or click Continue to write the data into the sensors. The
have been placed on the blocks, press Page Down or click process will take about 1 minute to complete and once
Continue to begin calibration. Wait for the progress bar to it is finished writing the program will return to the Aligner
indicate that this step is complete. Maintenance screen.
Step 5
4. Database Manager
Unlock the sensors and rotate the main calibration bar 180°,
it should now be in position 3. Lock and level both front sen- Databank Manager includes vehicle database and customer
sor heads and press Page Down or click Continue to begin Information Manager.
calibration. Wait for the progress bar to indicate that this
step is complete and then remove both front sensor heads Press F11 or click Management under Main Menu screen
from the main bar. to enter manager screen.
Rotate the main bar back to position 1 and lock it. Mount
both rear sensor heads on the main bar, lock and level both
of the sensors. Place both of the front sensors on the blocks
making sure they are in there corresponding position to the
rear heads.
FIG 4.1
Once the rear sensors are level and the front sensor heads
have been placed on blocks, press Page Down to continue.
Wait for the progress bar to indicate that this step is com-
plete.
Step 7
Unlock the sensors and rotate the main calibration bar 180°,
it should now be in position 3. Lock and level both rear sen-
sor heads and press Page Down or click Continue to begin
calibration. Wait for the progress bar to indicate that this
step is complete.
Step 8
FIG 5.4
If the country is not listed, press F1 or click ADD to add Press Page Down or click Continue when finished to enter
country, and press Page Down or click Continue when the next page, Front Axle.
finished.
FIG 5.3
FIG 5.5
Press Page Down or click Continue when finished, to enter
vehicle manufacturer data screen. Press up or down arrow direction keys or select using
the mouse to select item.
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7. Customer Information Manager
Press F5 or click to enter Customer Information Manager
screen.
Customers’ names are listed on the left side of screen.
Select customer name by up or down arrow direction keys
or select using the mouse. Right side of screen displays
information of selected customer.
FIG 5.7
6. Supplemental Vehicle Data To change the password press Insert or click Change from
the password screen. Then enter the old password, input a
Vehicle database updates will be released annually by new password and then confirm the new password by enter-
Ranger Products. Contact your local distributor for more ing it again. Press Page Down or click Save to confirm the
information. change.
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Appendix 1: Basic Shortcuts
Keystroke Screen Function
Rear Reading Screen; Front Reading
Enter Run Out Compensation screen
Screen; Measuring Caster; Super Toe
Enter Measuring Caster Menu
Front Reading Screen
Enter Easy Toe screen
Front Axle Menu
To select item
To Edit
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Appendix 2: Sensor Panel
Sensor Panel Keystrokes:
FIG 1
1. Power – On and off button. Zoom in / out when an angle is selected in a measurement screen.
2. Level Indicator Lights – Indicate which side of the alignment head needs to be lowered to be
level.
3. Shift + Down – Will advance screens from the Front Axle screen to the Caster screen, the Caster
screen to the Rear Axle screen, the ROC screen to the Rear Axle screen, and from Direct Caster
to the Caster Screen. NOTE: When on the Rear Axle Screen one of the Rear Sensor Heads must
be used.
4. Shift + Up – Will advance screens from the Front Axle screen to the Caster screen, the Caster
screen to the Rear Axle screen, the ROC screen to the Rear Axle screen, and from Direct Caster
to the caster Screen. NOTE: When on the Rear Axle Screen one of the Rear Sensor Head must
be used.
5. Run Out Compensation – Starts the ROC procedure or calibration process.
6. ROC Green Light – Indicates the ROC/Calibration process has been started or completed.
7. ROC Top Red Light - Indicates that the first measurement/step has been completed.
8. ROC Bottom Red Light – Indicates that the second measurement/step has been completed.
9. ROC Middle Red Light– Indicates that the third measurement/step has been completed.
10. Communication Light – Shows that the sensor head is communicating.
11. Battery Light – Indicates when the battery is getting low.
12. UP – When on the front or rear axle screens UP will allow different alignment angles to be selected.
13. Down – When on the front or rear axle screens Down will allow different alignment angles to be
selected.
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Appendix 3: Trouble Shooting
Change fuse
Monitor or video card failure Check monitor power
Windows starts but does not load Damaged Software If reinstallation of CRT380R soft-
CRT380R Menu ware is required, please contact
RANGER PRODUCTS.
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Symptom Possible Cause Suggested Repair
Power
Check power; check fuse; check
Fuse printer cable connection; check
Printer Problem if switch on; check paper; check
Printer cable ink
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Appendix 4: Technical Specification
Features:
Specification:
Power Voltage
110-240V
Console Size
40”x27”x50”
Rechargeable Battery
7.2V 2000mAH (NiMH)
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Appendix 5: Toe Conversion Information
In Part I About the Aligner: 1. Introduction To Alignment Principles it was stated that Total Toe can be measured as both an
angle or by the difference of the distances between the rear of the tires at the tire centerline and the front of the same tires
at the tire centerline.
When adding new vehicle data the aligner program only accepts Toe in units of degrees of toe. If the inch values of toe
are obtained from Manufacturer’s toe specifications for a given outside tire diameter (not rim size) they can be converted
to an angular value using the following formula:
For example:
Tire Diameter = 18”
Inches of Toe= 5/16” (.3125)
.3125/18 = .01736”
SIN-1(.01736) ≈ 1° Toe
If the manufacturer data are listed in degrees and minutes (i.e. 1°8’) the decimal degree value can be determined by divid-
ing the minutes by 60.
For example:
Manufacturer’s toe specification = 1°8’
8/60 = .1333
1° + .1333 = 1.1333° Toe
For more information or to answer any questions, please contact Ranger Products.
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Appendix 6: List of crt380r Wireless Alignment System
Components
Cabinet
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Clamps
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Accessories
4301 4401
Picture # BPK # Description
4301 5153038 Brake Depressor
4401 5153039 Steering Wheel Lock
5153078 VAG Tools
5153079 Bar Type
5153126 Wheel Clamp Storage Bracket
5153135 5 Degree Level
5153136 Mini Jumper
5153139 Bungee Cord
5153151 Attachable ROC Positioning Level
Optional Accessories
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Notes
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Notes
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For Parts Or Service
Contact:
www.bendpak.com
www.rangerproducts.com
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