Description

Tyre Service Equipment – Wheel Balancers

OPTIMA

The OPTIMA wheel balancer utilizes 3 laser measurement units with CCD cameras that are integrated into the balancer. Since the surface of the rims in the market does vary from dark, dirty, black to shining chrome with a laser device only there would be problems in scanning several wheels. Combining the laser technology with CCD technology known from the aligners does solve this issue. The scanner components of the OPTIMA wheel balancer perform a variety of geometric measurements of the complete wheel assembly, the rim and the tire during shaft rotation. These measurements are interpreted by the wheel balancer’s on-board embedded PC to provide the features described in the previous slides and perform geometric matching to improve the wheel running conditions.

Features

Electro-mechanical clamping device “power clamp” makes clamping of the wheel easy for the operator and always accurate for the measurement. The balancer “knows” if a wheel has been clamped and if it has been clamped properly since the clamping procedure is monitored by the internal processor. With the electro-mechanical design there is no need for an air supply at the OPTIMA wheel balancer and issues like air leaking gaskets etc. will never occur. Clamping errors are an issue of the past with the power clamp system.

Automatic wheel weight placement selection including the appropriate ALU mode makes the operation of the OPTIMA wheel balancer very simply. Out of this the operator does not need to take care
– what kind of wheel he balances 
– what wheel weight placement mode is to be used (clip – clip / ALU)

Non touch 3 D Imaging wheel profiling capability and automatic wheel weight placement mode selection (clip – clip / ALU) reduce possible mistakes done by the operator when wheel data are entered.

Non touch rim run out capability is very accurate and ensures that the real run out is measured. Measurement of run out with a laser device is the technology used by the tire manufacturers in the industrial applications. Since radial and lateral run out is measured also a wheel mounting error on the balancer can easily be detected.

Automatic split weight mode capability including spoke count and detection of spoke location makes the feature SPOKE an “easy to operate” feature for the operator. In the past the operator had to understand how to operate the SPOKE feature (enter the number of spokes and place a spoke on the 12 o´clock position to activate the spoke feature), now he simply pushes the F4 button to activate the split mode. The value for both stick on weights on the left side will be displayed immediately. Selling spoke placement as a service generates additional profit for the shop.

Thread depth indication TDI The TDI function gives an information to the user if the tread depth is OK, CRITICAL or BAD. The feature is realized in a way that it gives an indication only (in fact it measures the center of the tread and can detect regular wear only) and NOT a real value thus not requiring any additional cycle time. 

Rim measurement (available from software 2.9) If a rim is clamped on geodyna optima and measurement started, the machine will recognise that it is a rim only and no tyre / wheel assembly and measure automatically radial run-out of both bead seats as well as lateral run-out of the rim. The test results are viewed on the screen and can be output on the printer. Two lines were added to the optima parameter screen. 

Laser pointer feature to attach adhesive wheel weights on alloy rims makes mechanical gauge arm completely obsolete. The operator sees where to place the weight in the 5 o´clock position and does not have to watch the screen or listen to an audible signal while attaching the stick on weights.

Geodyna Optima ART wheel weight removing tool, Accessory holder on left machine side, Non contact measurement of lateral and radial run-out, Automatic selection of wheel weight placement mode, Wheel weight location for stick-on weights (ALU program) taken from internal data base, Relocation of correction position via geodata measuring system with AutoStopSystem or via laser pointer in 5 o’clock position, Patented adhesive wheel weight clamp for geodata, Automatic counting of spokes and location of spoke positions for Behind-the-Spoke- Placement mode (HSP) through non contact devices, Electro-mechanical POWER CLAMP device for quick, convenient and safe clamping and mid-centring of wheels, VPM – Virtual plane measurement, Automatic orientation into correction planes, Cones 42–77 mm, 72–99 mm, 96–116 mm diameter, Spacer ring, clamping sleeve, clamping head.
	Geodyna 6800 15” VGA standard colour monitor, Rim disc light and mirror for quick and ergonomic operation ALU modes  Including geopac 2 accessory kit, consisting of universal weight pliers and adhesive weight removing tool , geodata measuring system with automatic data transfer (3D SAPE) and positioning of adhesive wheel weights, Adhesive wheel weight clamp, AutoStopSystem for the geodata gauge arm when in exact correction position, VPM – Virtual plane measurement, Compatible with – geodyna 6800 / 6800p, Automatic measurement of static and dynamic unbalance in a single measuring run, Automatic orientation into correction planes, Wheel modes: standard wheels, 15-deg taper, flat base and drop centre rims, special rotors, motorcycle wheels, Balancing of car and light-truck wheels, 6 Balancing modes (5 for alloy wheels), 9 User profiles, Measuring time 3 seconds, HOS – Hofmann optimisation mode, Minimisation mode (matching), HSP – split weight mode, PAX wheel program.
Geodyna 4900 Virtual plane measurement (VPM) technique Automatic input of distance rim/machine, rim diameter and width (3D SAPE) 17″ TFT flat screen Automatic pre-selection of weight locations with the easyALU mode Hidden weight mode PAX wheel mode Automatic orientation of wheel into correction plane (12 h position) Optimisation Gauge arm with weight clamp* and adhesive weight positioning system 9 User profiles asanetwork capability Convenient on-line user guidance Comprehensive on-line help in more than 20 languages
	Geodyna 4500 Virtual plane measurement (VPM) technique Automatic input of distance rim/machine and rim diameter (2D SAPE) Input of rim width by pressing of the function key and turning of the wheel* Conspicuous LC display Automatic pre-selection of weight locations with the easyALU mode Hidden weight mode PAX wheel mode Automatic braking of the wheel after measurement Pedal-operated main shaft lock Optimisation Gauge arm with wheel weight clamp* and adhesive weight positioning system Conspicuous weight tray 4 User profiles
Geodyna 980L Geodyna 980L adds to tire tread life with its 2-Plane/Dynamic, off-the-vehicle balancing of truck tires. A pneumatic wheel lift is standard on the geodyna 980L, so heavy lifting is eliminated and proper wheel mounting is guaranteed. Users are assured accuracy with semi-automatic entries of wheel distance and diameter, along with easy re-calibration that saves on costly service calls. The geodyna 980L comes standard with mounting adapters for both hub-piloted and stud-piloted truck wheels. As a bonus, the geodyna 980L also comes with a passenger/light truck centering cone kit for automotive use.