Description
The Ranger® CRT380R
Alignment System is a highly accurate,
four-wheel, wireless alignment system for domestic
and foreign cars and trucks. It features 8-CCD
technology, Bluetooth® data transfer and our
refined ProSpec® Alignment software that was
designed for simplicity and speed.
All alignment steps from start-to-finish are clearly
shown with vibrant animation and graphics providing
a faster, more profitable and far easier to
understand alignment procedure. This unique
combination of user-friendly functionality and
ease-of-use enables any business owner interested in
providing alignment service as an additional profit
source to do so with a minimal investment and
training. ProSpec® software includes the essential
software tools to perform fast, accurate alignments
with factory results. It’s easy to use, consistent
and precisely-measurable, and requires minimal
supervision. Technicians proceed easily and receive
immediate feedback and correction. Simplistic read
results enable you to also identify potential
problem areas specifically related to suspension
components.
ProSpec® software was designed to give your wheel
alignment service the best possible efficiency. It
gives you the option of selecting the most effective
measuring routines before starting wheel alignment
procedures. Standard option for a program-guided
routine with initial and final measurements - rapid
procedure for measurements without caster steering
angle and/or runout compensation - or free
measurement for checking individual values as
required.
The Ranger CRT380R aligner combined
with ProSpec® results-driven software guarantees:
- Increase in bottom line
revenue
- 30 percent average
increase in read-rate accuracy
- Fewer costly re-reads and
investigations
- Decline in come-backs and
customer complaints
Check
out the following features that make the Ranger
CRT380R Wheel Aligner your best choice:
8-CCD
Wheel Sensors
- Deliver greater speed and
improved range for accurate results
- Cordless Bluetooth® sensors
remove hassle of connecting cables
- On-sensor controls permits
users to operate selective computer software
functions from any wheel location eliminating the
need for countless return trips to the console
- Greater speed, improved range
and accuracy and quick, precise measurement
readings
- Instantaneous wireless data
transfer as far away as 200-feet between sensors
and CRT380R aligner
- Tough polymer casings and
sturdy construction reduces potential damage to
sensitive sensor components
- Contamination-proof touch-pad
controls
- Improved ball-bearing
actuators for precise pendulum movement
- Automatic battery-charging
docking stations built right on the cabinet sides
keeps sensors charged and ready at all times
- Sleep-mode function during
vehicle adjustment periods to preserve battery
life
- On-screen displays alert
alignment technician of possible sensor
adjustments required for precise, accurate
readings
- Long-life 7.2 volt NiMH*
batteries provide a full day of continuous
operation
*Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) is the next generation
of rechargeable batteries that emerged after NiCd
(Nickel-Cadmium Battery). They use hydrogen
absorbing alloys in their negative electrode (anode)
and nickel oxide in their positive electrode
(cathode). NiMH batteries are more environmentally
friendly than NiCd, and offer much greater battery
capacity per volume than NiCd. Another major
advantage of NiMH over NiCd is their ability to
accept a charge at any time without suffering from
"memory effect”.
What
is 8-CCD?
Power is supplied to the
measurement sensors by built-in rechargeable
batteries. The alignment values are determined with
optical measurement using CCD line cameras
(Charge-Coupled Devices) and 4 infrared light
sources in each measurement sensor. There is a
camera in the main housing, a second on the boom.
Each CCD camera is illuminated alternately by 2 IR
light sources; this requires a skewed position of
the CCD lines in the cameras by 45" with
respect to both light beams. One light source inside
the camera beams directly from above onto the CCD
line. This light source is built into a pendulum and
handles the measurement of camber and steering axis
inclination. The second light beam falls from the
opposite measurement sensor in the horizontal
direction onto the same CCD line and handles the
measurement of the toe angle. The CCD camera line is
divided into 1024 adjacent segments. From the beam
intensity on the different segments, it is possible
to calculate the beam deflection and thus the
corresponding angle. Here an upstream lens that
reduces the point-shaped light beam to a line and
the ability of the downstream camera electronics to
detect the lightest area of the light line achieve
high precision. The individual control procedures
and data streams are transmitted between the
measurement sensor and the receiver in the equipment
cabinet via infrared.
The 8-CCD wireless measuring sensor system consists
of 8-CCD cameras which are fitted within the
horizontal sensors (toe) and vertical sensors
(camber and angle of steering inclination). As shown
below, the 8 sensors form an enclosed 360°
measurement field.
What
is Bluetooth?
Bluetooth® is a completely
different way to form connections between the wheel
sensors and the aligner computer. You can think of
it as a cable- replacement technology that uses the
2.4 GHz (ISM) band. With Bluetooth you don't need to
do anything special to initiate communications –
the devices find each other automatically and start
conversing without user input.
Signals are omni-directional and can even pass
through walls. The devices don't need to be
perfectly aligned and don't need an unobstructed
line of sight. Bluetooth devices use a combination
of the Personal Identification Number (PIN) and a
Bluetooth address to identify other Bluetooth
devices. The transmission scheme (FHSS) provides
another level of security in itself. Instead of
transmitting over one frequency within the 2.4 GHz
band, Bluetooth radio transmission uses fast
frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) technology,
allowing only synchronized receivers to access the
transmitted data so that interference from other RF
sources is highly unlikely. Both Bluetooth and WLAN
can co-exist within the same environment.
Features
ProSpec®
Alignment Software
- Specially designed for ease
of use, speed and helpful technician feedback
- Choose from 3
individual alignment procedures:
- Standard start-to-finish
computer guided program
- Quick readings without
caster steering angle and/or run-out
compensation
- Free range measuring for
checking individual readings as required
- Screen displays
include:
- Front and rear axle
readings
- Front and rear toe (also
"super toe" > toe out on turns)
- Front and rear camber
(-15º to 15º)
- Front caster (-28º to 28º)
- Individual caster, camber
and toe
- Front and rear setback,
SAI and thrust angle, included angle
- Elevated 3 Point or
rolling run-out compensation
- Elevated adjustments
- Individual zoom readings
allows operators to clearly see screen and
software function from any wheel position
- Customer database with
customer notes and comments
- Before and after
adjustment readings
- Visual vehicle adjustment
help
- ProSpec® software is
available in multiple languages. Check for
current language availability.
- Optional yearly
specification and software updates are PC
network available or by simply installing a
new program cartridge.
- Help Menu
User-Friendly
Time-Saving Features
- Superior screen graphics with
vibrant animation and displays that deliver a
dazzling visual and instructional experience.
- Alignment functions and
measurements are controlled via the wheel sensors,
mouse and/or keyboard.
- Self-explanatory graphic user
surface provides simple understanding
- Compatible with low
ride-height vehicles or those with ground-effects
- Self-centering wheel-clamp
adaptors cover an extended range of vehicles
- Cordless Bluetooth® sensors
remove hassle of connecting cables
- Technician has the option to
customize alignment units of measure, accuracy,
language, etc.
- Technician has a choice of
rolling or lifted runout modes
- Features self-diagnostic help
screen and system information
- On-sensor controls permits
users to operate selective computer software
functions from any wheel location eliminating the
need for countless return trips to the console
- Continuous checking ensures
accurate toe measurements.
- On-screen display indicates
if sensor leveling is required
- Vehicle adjustment
illustrations and multiple adjustment bar graphs
- Adjustment illustrations
provide illustrated diagrams and instructional
information of recommended OEM adjustment methods
- Valuable customer information
can be conveniently stored in the database
allowing shop personnel to quickly reference
previous alignment work orders
- Convenient “spoiler
setting” adjustments on the wheel-clamps for
accommodating blocked front or rear line-of-sight
of the sensors and provides accurate toe
measurements
- "Before” and
“after” measurements can be printed in
full-color to explain service and record work
performed
Standard Equipment
- Comfortable USB keyboard
provides user-friendly control of all alignment
procedures
- (♠) Dell® OptiPlex
330® PC(♣) with powerful
Intel® Dual Core 1.60 Ghz processor provides
high-powered processing with low-power
consumption.
- Genuine Windows® XP
Professional Operating System
- Integrated Video Card
- 8 USB Ports (2 front, 6
back)
- (♠) Dell 17” E178FP
Flat Panel LCD Monitor (♣) (19” and
22” optional) designed for complete comfort
and convenience for sharp and brilliant images
of text and graphics.
- Mobile rolling cabinet with
integrated storage.
- 80GB SATA hard drive
- Brake pedal depressor.
- (♠) Canon ® PIXMA
iP1800 color printer with USB Cable
- 2-Button computer mouse
with scroll wheel.
- Mouse pad
- Current year domestic and
foreign car vehicle specifications
(♠) Comparable unit will
be supplied if unavailable at time of purchase
(♣) All supported by round-the clock Dell
Technical Support
Optional
• Sensor calibration fixture
Equipment
Specifications: Cabinet:
40” Width x 27” Depth x 50” Height
Power Requirements: 115V / 1Ph, 50/60 Hz / 8 amp -
230V / 1Ph, 50/60 Hz / 8 amp
On-site
CRT380R
both
you and your clients can enjoy the ease, speed and
accuracy of advanced Ranger wheel alignment. Students
are instructed on the fundamental two- and four-wheel
alignment principles, proper equipment operation and
common OEM adjustment methods found on both domestic and
imported passenger cars and light trucks. They will also
learn how to correctly use the CRT380R Aligner to
measure primary alignment angles, in addition to
alignment-related pulls, tire wear and crooked steering
wheels.
