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HEADLIGHT TESTER
SERTES 12995
Manual for Use and Maintenance
 INDEX

ACCEPTANCE OF THE MACHINE ............ ..............4

FOREWORD................. ........4
TECHNICAL DATA ..............4
SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL .........................5
SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE ......................6
DESCRTPTTON OF THE MACH!NE............. ..............8
PREPARATTON OF THE MACH1NE............. ............9
HANDLING CRATED MACHINE ........,...........9
CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE ........ ...........9
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE MACHINE ...........9
PREPARATION OF THE MACH1NE............. ..........10
woRKtNG SURFACE ................. 11
LEVELING THE MACHINE ........,11
GENERAL SAFETY RULES....... .,.,.,.,.,12
PREPARATION FOR TESTING ...........13
PREPARATION OF THE VEHICLE......... .... 13
POSTTIONTNG .......... ................... 13
ALIGNMENT WITH THE MIRROR VISOR ................... 14
ALIGNMENT WITH THE LASER,VISOR.. ....14
HEADLIGHT TEST...... ......15
PREPARAT!ON.......... ................ 15
FREE TEST....... ........ 15
TEST OF THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT............. ...... 16
TEST OF THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT.........,..., ..,.. 16
oFFtctAL TEST ........17
ADJUSTMENT......... .................17
TEST OF THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT............. ....., 18
TEST OF THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT.........,.... ..... 18
FOG LIGHT TEST (rF PRESENT).......... ...... 18
SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS ........... ..........19
REPLACEMENT OF LASER VISOR BATTERIES.............. ........ 19
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .............. 19
DEMOLTTTON AND DISPOSA1.............. ...... 19
WARRANTY............ .... 19

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ACCEPTANCE OF THE MACHINE

sure you have received all the material indicated in the shipping
documents, and that the machine has not undergone damage
during shipment. ln this case, show the damage to the
forwaider and inform our customer service department. Only if
you proceed promptly in this way will it be possible to obtain any
missing material and reimbursement of the damage'
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type of automobile or motor vehicle in general. i

The machine must be used for this purpose only' Even the
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finest of machines can function properly and ensure profitable
service only if used correctly and kept in the best possible
condition. For this reason, we ask you to read this manual with
care and to reread it whenever difficulties should arise in using
the equipment. ln case of need, we remind you that our service
centers, organized in cooperation with our retailers, are always
at your disposalfor any advice you may need.

NOTE: the manufacturer may decide to make changes in the

device without notice, in order to adapt it to technological
advances and specific production or installation needs'
Therefore, even if the illustrations shown in the manual differ
slightly from the machine in your possession, the safety and
instructions about it are guaranteed.

TECHNICAL DATA U/M

width mm 660

length mm 695

width mm 1 780

weight kg 30

Supply voltage VDC 12

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 SYMBOLS USED IN THE MANUAL

Warning symbol
Read the sections preceded by this symbol with particular care, for the safety of the
operator and the equipment.
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 SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE

Key for increasing values or scrolling up

Key for decreasing values or scrolling down

Key for confirming or proceeding to next operation

On/Off switch, to be pressed for a few seconds

Key for going back, to be pressed briefly

Lights to facilitate reading the headlight position

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Lights to indicate which headlight is being tested

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 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE

The headlight tester is a device that serves to test

headlights of all types, for motor vehicles, cars and
trucks in general.
The machine can be installed as a fixed station
(with lateral movement on a track) or as a mobile
station on rubberized wheels.
The column can rotate, by means of a pin installed .:i
on a glide bearing, by about 15'to align with the
vehicle. u

The optical chamber is adjustable in height by

means of slides on precise, silent, plastic runners
along a drawn aluminum column marked with a
centimeter scale for exact positioning with respect
to the headlight. r I

The control screen is equipped with a large backlit

LCD display that guides the user through a series of
simple operations serving to center the headlight.

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 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE

The visor that facilitates the alignment of the

device to the vehicle can be
equipped with mirror or laser.

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Mirror visor
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Laser visor

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 PREPARATION OF THE MACHINE

HANDLING CRATED MACHINE

The machine is packed in a special crate.
Do not stack more than five crates.
The packed weight is 40 kg.
The external dimensions are:
W: 630 mm L: 1800 mm H: 660 mm

CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE

1 carton containing a base unit
'1 column unit
'1 visor
1 carton containing:
o an optical chamber
o a battery charger
o a package containing 4 screws and 4 washers for fastening the optical chamber to
the structure
o manual for use and maintenance
o conformitycertificate
o cd rom containing software for communication with a personal computer or inspection
line and this manual,

lf vou receive erroneous parts. or notice shortaqes or damaqe. contact the distributor. Keep the packaqe. includinq

HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE MACHINE

Open the crate from the top.
Remove the parts taking care not to cause violent impacts and damage.
Take the column and unscrew the screw and washer from the pivot.

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Fit the column in the base taking care to center

the friction ring between them.

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 PREPARATION OF THE MACHINE
holes with
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" taking care to
;irr"i"o sive it another quarter turn' always
the direction of orientatlon.

Return the structure to the upright

position' check r-
if,e cortect orientation between the base and the
column and check column rotation'

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Remove the optical box and fit it in from the
top of
ifr" Oo* in the housing on the slider of the column
iuiing .rt" to tit it att irre way in' Fasten the optical
;;; i" the slider using the screws supplied' to be
shown by
,.."rOf"O on the bot[om of the box, as
the arrows in the figure.

onto the

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Remove the visor from the carton, screw it
support and tighten, using the hole in the visor'

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 PREPARATION OF THE MACHINE

Remove the screw and washers holding the

counterweight in the bottom section of the column.

WORKING SURFACE
During the headlight test the floor surface must be
level. lf this is not possible, the headlight tester
should be positioned on a surface with a uniform
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slope, in any case not exceeding 0.5%. Do not test
headlights on floors that are not perfectly regular
and level, as the measurement might not be Max 0,5%
accurate.

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LEVELING THE MACHINE
Position the headlight tester in the work zone.
Check the position of the level inside the optical box
and, if it is not aligned, slightly loosen the screw
fastening the wheel and adjust the tilt using the
screw above it, then tighten the screw fastening the
wheel.

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 GENERAL SAFETY RULES

The following rules must be followed carefully to prevent damage to the operator and
equipment.
tr Read the machine labels, do not cover them for any reason, and replace them immediately if
they should be damaged.
tr The device should only be used by authorized personnel, trained in its use.
tr Do not use the device in an explosive atmosphere.
tr The working environment should be dry and sufficiently ventilated.
tr When moving the machine, pay attention to other people, especially children, in the vicinity.
tr Do not bump shelves or scaffoldings where there may be a danger of falling objects: you and
the machine could be damaged.
tr The storage temperature should be between -5' and +55"C.
tr The working temperature should be between +5'and +45'C.
tr Provide an adequate exhaust system for the exhaust gas, since the headlight test must be
performed with the engine of the motor vehicle running. Accidental inhalation of carbon
monoxide can cause serious damage to the organism, with a fatal outcome in some cases.
Contact our agent in your zone, who can indicate the most suitable system for your company.
tr Do not leave the headlight tester in the sun or in the immediate vicinity of hot objects like
heaters, radiators, etc.
tr Do not leave the headlight tester out in the rain or in an excessively damp place as its
electronic circuits could be damaged.
tr lf the headlight tester will not be used for a prolonged period, we recommend that you cover it
with its dust cover (optional).
tr There is a battery in the headlight tester that could cause a fire or explosion hazard if handled
improperly. To prevent this risk do not heat or use open flames near the battery and, when
replacing it, use one with the same characteristics.
tr When you encounter any malfunction in use of the equipment, contact the distributor for
assistance or send the machine to the nearest service center.
tr ln case of parts replacements, order ORIGINAL parts from a concessionaire or authorized
dealer.
tr Tampering with any part of the equipment will cause invalidation of the warranty.

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 PREPARATION FOR TESTING

PREPARATION OF THE VEHICLE

Make sure the headlights are clean and dry. lf the vehicle is equipped with a headlight aligner,
set in on "0". Eliminate anything that could affect the correct position of the vehicle: mud, snow,
ice, etc. Straighten the wheels. Make sure the vehicle does not have any distortions of the
frame. Make sure the tires are inflated at the correct pressure. Start the engine and perform the
test. ln case of vehicles with pneumatic suspension, start the engine five minutes before
starting the test and proceed with the engine running.
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Li_f CAUTION!
When operating in an enclosed space with the engine on, it is essential to evacuate the toxic
gasses produced by combustion. We recommend using a specific fan for exhaust fumes.

POSITIONING
Place the headlight tester in front of the right
headlight of the vehicle at a distance of about
30cm, measure the height from the floor at
the center of the headlight and adjust the
optical chamber at the corresponding height
using the graduated scale on the column. As
index of the scale use the top of the sliding
runner.
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 ALIGNMENT WITH THE VEHICLE

ALIGNMENT WITH THE MIRROR

VISOR
Locate two details, on the front of the
vehicle, that are perfectly symmetrical
between them (for example the top of
the windshield or the headlights
themselves). Turn the optical chamber
until, when you look in the mirror, the
two reference points meet the black
line stenciled on the mirror.

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ALIGNMENT WITH THE LASER VISOR

The operator and designer of the work island must be aware of the risks deriving from the
laser. The island must not be located in a transit zone and must be well marked and outlined by
a yellow line, and possibly enclosed with special barriers.
Make sure there are no people in the test zone, turn the visor downward and switch it on.
Locate two details on the front of the vehicle, such as the headlights themselves, turn the
optical chamber until the two reference points meet the line projected by the visor.

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C-lj CAUTION!
Switch off the laser immediately before proceeding with the other operations of control and
possible adjustment of the headlight.
The laser line is in class 3A with a wave length of 650 nm (nanometers) and a power of 3 mW
(milliwatts) which means that even only direct observation of the beam with the use of amplifying
optical devices such as binoculars can be hazardous. Accidental exposure is not considered
hazardous as, since it is in the visible range, the eyelid reflex does not permit an exposure of
more than 0.25 sec.

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PREPARATION
Switch on the equipment by pressing the
ON-OFF key.
Hold the ON-OFF key down to check the
type of circuit board, communications
protocol and firmware version.

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L- 9 __J CAUTION!
lf, when the equipment is switched on, the
words BATTERY LOW appear, connect the
battery charger supplied into the socket on
the back of the optical chamber and let it
charge for at least 6 hours; you can use the
headlight tester while the battery is charging.

The device is equipped with an internal clock Check

that checks and for a few seconds displays
the date of the next annual headlight test' local date...
Now it is ready to test the headlights; we can
choose between the FREE TEST and THE
OFFICIAL TEST. CTF5 calibrated
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FREE TEST
This function serves to freely check a low-
beam and a high-beam headlight without
sending the data to the line connected.

Read at the top of the headlight the tilt

indicated by the manufacturer, e.g' 1.2o/o,
and turn the wheel on the bottom of the
optical chamber as needed.

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L-!-__J CAUTION!
Remember that the headlight tilt must in any
case comply with the law in force, which
establishes that for low beam headlights at
a height above ground of up to 80 cm the
tilt must be at least 1%. For low beam
headlights higher than 80 cm the tilt must
be at least 1.5%.

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 HEADLIGHT TEST

The tester requires you to select the type of light of

the low beams and then of the high beams, whether
HALOGEN or XENON, using the UP or DOWN keys LOW BEAM TYPE:
to select the type and confirm with ENTER.
HAL XENON

TEST OF THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT

Now the display shows the type of headlight (low
beam), the state of the headlight (high {r, low, I SET LOW BEAI\4:
right ), left €, centered OK, insufficient light for
the test -- - --) and light intensity, adjust the
OK 20 .7 lux
headlight until you get the OK from the device. You
can check the headlight projection inside the optical
chamber. To proceed to test the high beam press
ENTER.

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TEST OF THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT
The tester requires you to select the type of light of
the low beams and then of the high beams, SET H]GH BEAM:
whether HALOGEN or XENON, using the UP or
DOWN keys to select the type and confirm with
OK 64.7 lux
ENTER.

Now the device prepares to test the high beam

headlight; when the position is displayed press
ENTER. /
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L-!_J CAUTION!
On equipment with an integrated optical unit, if the
high beam is outside of the tolerance and has been
adjusted, check the low beam again.

To check the optical unit on the opposite site,

repeat the test as described above.

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L-g-J CAUTION!
When using the headlight tester in a mobile station
(on rubberized wheels), after positioning on the left
headlight check the alignment again through the
visor.

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 HEADLIGHT TEST

OFFICIAL TEST
This function seryes to check the headlights of the
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vehicle and send the test data to the line
connected.

ADJUSTMENT -
Read at the top of the headlight the tilt indicated by
the manufacturer, e.g. 1.2o/o, and turn the wheel on

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the bottom of the optical chamber as needed.

L-!-) CAUTION!
Remember that the headlight tilt must in any case
comply with the law in force, which establishes that
for low beam headlights at a height above ground
of up to 80 cm the tilt must be at least 1o/o. For
low beam headlights higher than 80 cm the tilt
must be at least 1.5%.

The equipment requires you to indicate the type of TYPE OF VEHICLE:

vehicle being tested:AUTO or MOTORCYCLE
CAR MOTORCYCLE

Later, you can enter the license plate data, using

the up and down keys, if you want it to appear on
SET PLATE NUMBER
the report made with the printer on the device
(optional).
lf you do not want to enter anything press enter at
the end of the line.

Enter also the tilt that the low beam must have,
using the up and down keys, if you want it to
SET TILT:
appear on the report made with the printer on the -1.00?
device (optional).

The tester requires you to select the type of light of LOW BEAM TYPE:
the low beams and then of the high beams,
whether HALOGEN or XENON, using the UP or HAL XENON
DOWN keys to select the type and confirm with
ENTER.

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TEST OF THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT

Now the display shows the type of headlight (low
beam), the side (right), the status of the headlight ( SET LOW BEAM RT:
(high ,f , low, 9 right ), left €, centered OK ,
insufficient light for test -- -- --) and the light
OK 20 .7 lux
intensity. You can check the headlight projection
inside the optical chamber. To proceed to test the
high beam press ENTER.

TEST OF THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHT

The tester requires you to select the type of light of
the low beams and then of the high beams, SET HIGH BEAM RT:
whether HALOGEN or XENON, using the UP or
DOWN keys to select the type and confirm with
OK 64.7 lux
ENTER.

Now the device prepares to test the high beam

headlight; when the position is displayed press
ENTER.

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L-!_J CAUTION!
On equipment with an integrated optical unit, if the
high beam is outside of the tolerance and has been
adjusted, check the low beam again.

FOG LTGHT TEST (lF PRESENT) FOG LA}4P:

The display asks if you want to test the fog light;
use the UP and DOWN arrows to answer yes or no. NO YES
lf you select YES the fog light test will start.
Read the tilt of the headlight indicated by the
manufacturer, e.g. '1 .2%, and turn the wheel on the
back of the optical chamber as needed.

Check on the tester the vertical inclination and light

intensity of the lamp.
SET FOG LAMP RT:
OK 20 .7 lux
Proceed now to the left side of the vehicle and
repeat the test sequence.
At the end of the procedure the device will send the
data to the PC.

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L-!_J CAUTION!
When using the headlight tester in a mobile station
(on rubberized wheels), after positioning on the left
headlight check the alignment again through the
visor.

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 SU PPLEM ENTARY INSTRUCTIONS

REPLACEMENT OF LASER VISOR

BATTERIES
Unscrew the two screws on the lid of the laser
visor and replace the 3 penlight batteries size AA
1.5V, respecting the correct polarity, close the
visor and fasten the lid with the screws provided.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

The machine does not require particular maintenance other than normal cleaning with a damp
cloth (water and alcohol, or normal detergent).

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L-!_J CAUTION!
Do not use nitro solvents.

DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL

The machine is mainly composed of steel.
Other parts:
in plastic, some parts
in cardboard and paper, packing and documents.
The machine is painted with scratch-resistant epoxy powder.
ln disposing of the machine, comply with the provisions of the local authorities.

WARRANTY
ln case of obvious and acknowledged manufacturing defects of any product, it will be repaired or
replaced under the warranty only if the claim is made and documented within 8 days of delivery.
Returns of defective goods will be accepted only FREIGHT PREPAID, while all returns
CARRIAGE FORWARD will be rejected. All other forms of reimbursement are excluded.

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