CONTACTLESS WHEEL ALIGNMENT MEASUREMENT WITH INSTANTANEOUS RESULTS
At a recent customer open day at the company’s headquarters, ISN Garage Assist showcased the latest touchless wheel alignment measurement system from Hofmann Megaplan.
megaline OPTUS measures the wheel alignment of any vehicle, completely automatically without the need for clamps, or the presence of an operator. The results are immediate (c 5 seconds) and incredibly accurate.
OPTUS uses advanced technology cameras which analyse the wheel geometry at all four corners of the vehicle, simultaneously, and without any contact with the wheel or rim. The time consuming process of mounting clamps with targets or sensors onto wheels or rims is a thing of the past, as is the risk of damaging expensive alloys.
The system comprises four fixed towers containing a series of high definition, advanced technology cameras. When the vehicle enters the measurement area, Automatic Number Plate Recognition uploads the vehicle detail without the need for any data to be entered manually. The software automatically pre-selects the vehicle specification, detecting parameters such as camber angle and toe angle. In only 5 seconds, the system returns the results with extraordinary accuracy.
An easy-to-understand report highlights measurements that are out-of-specification together with related issues that can affect the drive, allowing customers to make faster, more informed decisions.
OPTUS is able to measure each wheel type and automatically distinguish vehicles with different wheelbases. It is not necessary to remove the wheel trims before measurement, there is no run-out compensation or roll-back required.
The caster measurement can also be carried out without the use of a brake block, whilst still guaranteeing maximum precision.
Megaline OPTUS has been designed to adapt to any vehicle lift or pit, making installation extremely quick. The absence of moving parts simplifies maintenance and reduces the risk of breakdown. The cameras self-calibrate to ensure consistently accurate results. All this to ensure greater reliability in the long term.
Thanks to the automated process, OPTUS can measure a much higher percentage of vehicles than is possible using traditional methods. The immediate identification of necessary adjustments increases the number of vehicles that will benefit from wheel alignment adjustments, guaranteeing greater profits for you workshop and significantly improving the quality of the service you can offer your customers.
You don’t even need an alignment technician to get complete geometry readings. Anyone driving a car into the workshop or moving vehicles around can drive through OPTUS and gain a valuable revenue opportunity without even getting out of the car!