Genesis 2 Measuring System - Chief Automotive

1 Genesis 2 Measuring SystemROwners Manual1999 Chief Automotive Systems, 2 OWNERS MANUALRT able Of OVERVIEW1 About This Manual1 Training1 VARIANCES: GRAPHICS / SPECIFICATIONS2 Specifications Versus Vehicle Measurements2 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION3 Controls3 Laser Safety Information3 Federal Communications Commission4 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION4 Genesis 2 Owners Manual4 Genesis 2 Software4 Genesis 2 2 HARDWARE6 COMPONENT TERMINOLOGY6 COMPONENT OVERVIEWS7 Workstation7 Body Scanner and Tray8 Targets9 Target Base10 Attachments / Clips11 Magnetic Attachment11 Bolt Attachments12 Hole Attachments13 Upper Body Bar Assembly14 Spacers and 3 Inch Bolts16 Chief Specifications Data16 Literature16 Diskettes and CDs17 COMPONENT MAINTENANCE18 COMPONENT 2 PROGRAM21 STARTING UP Genesis 2 SYSTEM21 SHUTTING DOWN Genesis 2 SYSTEM21 WINDOWS22 DIALOG BOXES24 VEHICLE GRAPHICS26 KEYBOARD, MOUSE AND PEN28 SPECIAL KEYS31 Genesis 2 WINDOWS AND MENUS33 HELP TEXT34 HOW TO USE HELP36 Genesis 2 OWNERS MANUALRGENESIS 2 COMPUTERIZED Measuring System LIMITED WARRANTY AGREEMENTC hief Automotive Systems, Inc.

2 Warrants for one year from date of purchase any components of its Genesis 2 Computerized Measuring System and three years for its Genesis 2 Gold Computerized Measuring Systemwhich do not perform satisfactorily due to defect caused by faulty material or workmanship. THE WARRAN-TY DESCRIBED HEREIN SHALL BE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OF FITNESSFOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OF TITLE, OR OTHERWISE ON THE PART OF Chief AUTOMOTIVESYSTEMS, INC. AND MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL REGARDING THE EQUIPMENT, THE SPECIFICA-TIONS CONTAINED THEREIN OR ANY UNIT THEREOF. Chief 's obligation under this warranty is limit-ed to the repair or replacement of components which are defective and which have not been misused, carelesslyhandled, or defaced by the repair or repairs made or attempted by others. Chief Automotive Systems, Inc. doesnot assume responsibility for any injury or property damage resulting from the operator's misuse of this prod-uct.

3 Unless a statement made by any representative of Chief Automotive Systems, Inc. is identified as a war-ranty, any such statements shall not be construed to constitute warranties and do not form part of the basisof the bargain; it being expressly understood that such statements are merely made in the course of the nego-tiations of the parties. FURTHERMORE, Chief Automotive Systems, Inc. specifically excludes or disclaimsany warranty, express or implied, based on any sample or model shown by Chief Automotive Systems, Inc. tothe buyer for demonstration purposes OF parties agree that the buyer's sole and exclusive remedy against ChiefAutomotive Systems, Inc. shall be for the repair or replacement of components which are defective and whichhave not been misused, carelessly handled, or defaced by the repair or repairs made or attempted by buyer agrees that no other remedy (including, but not limited to, incidental or consequential damages forlost profits, lost sales, injury to person or property, or any other incidental or consequential loss) shall be avail-able to him.

4 This exclusive remedy shall not be deemed as to have failed of its essential purpose so long asChief Automotive Systems, Inc. is willing and able to repair or replace defective parts in the prescribed to the return of any merchandise for a warranty claim, contact the Customer ServiceDepartment (800-445-9262) for a Returned Goods Authorization Number and instructions. Nogoods may be returned without a Returned Goods Authorization buyer shall be required to deliver the defective part to Chief Automotive Systems, Inc. UNLESS (1) thepart was destroyed as a result of its defect or of any defect in any part covered in this warranty, AND (2) Chiefis reasonably satisfied that the part was defective at the time of its OF WARRANTYTHE GRAPHICS AND DATA SUPPLIED WITH THE Genesis 2 System HAVE BEEN COMPILEDFROM AUTHORITATIVE SOURCES. EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE BY CHIEFAUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC., TO ASSURE ACCURACY; HOWEVER, MANUFACTURINGCHANGES, ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MIGHT OCCUR.

5 Chief Automotive SYSTEMS, NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY NOR CAN IT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOSSOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S CHANGES, ERRORS, OR OMIS-SIONS IN THIS 2 COMPUTERIZED Measuring System WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORMP lease fill out completely and detach from Genesis 2 Owners manual . Return form to: Chief Automotive Systems, Inc., Box 1368, Grand Island, Ne. 68802-1368 Accepted this _____ day of _____, 19 Numbers: System _____Body Scanner _____Computer_____Monitor_____Printer___ __Shop Name: _____Address: _____City, State, Zip: _____By: _____Title: _____GENESIS 2 OWNERS MANUALI. INTRODUCTIONGENERAL OVERVIEWW hether detecting misalignment in a vehicle s structure or verifying repairs have elimi-nated the damage, Genesis 2 computerized Measuring System can do the job. Genesis 2integrates the precision of laser scanning with a computerized data base for unmatchedaccuracy in collision repair and analysis. In addition to showing extent of collision dam-age, Genesis 2 monitors progress throughout the repair and verifies the vehicle s struc-ture is correctly aligned.

6 Printed reports verify the vehicle s structural condition byshowing overhead diagrams that display centerline, datum line and datum height Genesis 2 System measures on the principle of triangulation. The System s electronicBody Scanner houses two rotating Laser Lights that project toward light-reflectiveTargets (each bearing a unique code) that are suspended from vehicle s reference Body Scanner houses two photo sensors that identify the angle of revolving laserreflections. This information is transferred to the computer which performs the triangu-lation and Target identification This ManualThis manual provides information on basic hardware components. It also provides perti-nent information regarding startup/shutdown procedures, examples of on-screenWindows/Dialog Boxes and Vehicle Graphics, Keyboard/Mouse/Pen functions, SpecialKeys, and information on how to use the Genesis 2 Help Text. Pertinent software func-tions and parts ordering information appear in the Genesis 2 Basic Training manual andGenesis 2 Parts manual .

7 Chief Automotive Systems, Inc. reserves the right to alter product specifica-tions and/or package components without notice. Also, components shown inthis manual may vary slightly in appearance from those that are actually sup-plied with the Genesis 2 computerized Measuring Automotive Systems, Inc. also offers professional training. For maximum produc-tivity and equipment utilization, each person operating a Genesis 2 computerized mea-suring System should receive training conducted by Chief Training Department person-el. For information about training locations and dates, contact Chief AutomotiveSystems, Inc., Box 1368, 1924 East Fourth St., Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1368,308/384-9747, Attn: Training Department School Coordinator or contact your local 2 OWNERS MANUALVARIANCES: GRAPHICS/SPECIFICATIONSG raphicsThe Graphics displayed by the Genesis 2 computerized Measuring System are of high quali-ty and have been checked for accuracy, but may not reflect the vehicle s actual appearance inevery detail.

8 Variances may exist as a result of changes made by vehicle manufacturers ordetails omitted as a result of space Versus Vehicle MeasurementsA vehicle s final measurements may vary from specifications listed and still be aligned cor-rectly. Variances between vehicle measurements and specifications result from one or a com-bination of the following conditions: Vehicle specifications are compiled from vehicle manufacturer s engineering drawingsand/or the Measuring of new (undamaged) vehicles. Most vehicle manufacturers control only a small number of reference points on vehicle slower structure. These reference points are commonly referred to as master control points,class one control points, principle locating points, etc. Each of these control points is usu-ally held to a tolerance of plus or minus 3mm in three dimensions (length, width, height).Other reference points have a larger tolerance, but generally, a tolerance of plus or minus5mm in three dimensions (length, width, height) is considered normal according to ChiefAutomotive Systems, Inc.

9 Experience. In Arrow Display Mode, reference point measure-ments that exceed tolerance appear in red whereas those falling within tolerance appearin blue . Some reference points used for dimensioning the same make and model of vehicle varyfrom one manufacturing plant to another. Also, periodic manufacturing improvements canaffect the location of points used for points to remember when realigning a vehicle: Length and width dimensions on each side of vehicle should be within plus or minus 3mmof each other when control or reference points are symmetrical. Frequently, the height atfront and rear of vehicle will exceed this tolerance according to Chief Automotive Systems,Inc. experience. When excessive pressure is needed near end of realignment process, and when area aroundspot welds begins to deform, stop pulling and re-evaluate the repair . This situation usu-ally occurs when a vehicle s components were not placed on specification during manufac-ture.

10 In this case, continuing to pull in an attempt to achieve an exact specification mayactually damage the vehicle. When a vehicle s dimensions vary beyond normal tolerances, it is the repair technician sresponsibility to determine if dimensional variances will affect suspension and steeringalignment, the safe operation and handling of vehicle, and alignment of body 2 OWNERS MANUALR3 Always turn scanner offbefore disconnectingcable. Laser emission indicatorBodyScannerWorkstationLaser-Emi ssionIndicatorCAUTION: AVOID EXPOSURE! LASER RADIA -TION IS EMITTED FROM THESE APERTURES.!(This decal is located on both sides of rotating lasers.)Laser Power + or - .02m WattsWavelength:670 n Meters(Decal is located onboth outside and insideof cabinet.)LASER RADIATION-DO NOTSTARE INTO BEAMPEAK WATTS670 nmCLASS II LASER PRODUCTGENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION!CAUTION:Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other thanthose specified in this Owners manual may result in hazardous radia-tion exposure.