OPTICAL HEADLAMP AIMER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION / CONTENTS Page 2

Vision 100 Instruction Manual

Optical Headlamp Aimer Table of Contents Page(s)
Introduction / Contents----------------------2
Congratulations! You now have the most Vision 100 Optical Aimer
affordable and easiest to use photometric Contents
headlamp aiming device in the world. The Vision 100 Preparation-----------------------------3
Vision 100 Optical Headlamp Aimer Aimer Assembly
provides factory-precise aim analysis to Battery Pack
the automotive aftermarket. Precision Aimer Test
laser positioning, high technology Vision 100 Component Description-----------4
photometric analysis, and computer-quick Vision 100 Parts Identification
calculations make the Vision 100 one of Set Floor Slope---------------------------------------5
the most accurate headlamp aiming Vehicle Set Up and Aimer Alignment---------6
devices available. Vehicle Set Up and Aimer Alignment---------7
The versatility of the Vision 100 enables Aimer Alignment to Lamp------------------------8
you to aim nearly any headlamp on any Position Aimer
make of vehicle sold in North America. Find Optical Center of Lamp
Standard, auxiliary, fog, rectangular, Lamp Audit / Lamp Aim -------------------------- 9
round, or aerodynamic headlamps can be Vertical Beam Aim Guidelines
precisely aimed, regardless of size. Audit Lamp
Aim Lamp / Aim Other Lamps
The precise accuracy of laser technology Aim Guidelines / Internal Screens------------10
is used to determine the vehicle centerline.
Vision 100 Calibration-----------------------------11
Computer image processing technology
Equipment Calibration
forms the basis for the Vision 100. It
Specifications----------------------------------------12
analyzes the light pattern as it would
appear on the roadway ahead of the Trouble Shooting-------------13, 14, 15, 16 & 17
vehicle. Upon positioning the Vision 100 in Frequently Asked Questions-------------------18
front of the headlamp, the headlamp low Notes---------------------------------------------------19
beam is analyzed and with simple Warranty--------------------------------(Back Cover)
directional arrows the user is directed to
adjust the headlamp until a graphic X on a This user manual should be read in its
digital display shows that perfect aim has entirety before operating the Vision 100.
been achieved. Aiming pads or adapters If you have any questions, please contact
are no longer a necessity. And the Vision a American Aimers, Inc. representative, at
100 will not become obsolete when new 877-343-7703 for information and
headlamp designs are introduced. assistance.
 ✺ VISION 100 PREPARATION Page 3

Aimer Assembly Battery Pack Aimer Test

Assembly instructions are provided on a After the assembly of your aimer is Activate the aimer by pressing the “On /
separate sheet included with this Vision complete, you should charge the battery Off” button. The display will scroll “ Vision
100 Headlamp Aimer. pack overnight. To gain maximum 100 Headlamp Alignment System”.
capacity the battery pack should go Insure that the display does not indicate
Questions? Call 1-877-343-7703 for through several charge / discharge cycles. a battery low condition. If “Battery Low”
information and assistance. Your aimer is designed to operate is indicated, you should plug in the
continually for over 3 hours. This will battery charger and proceed or charge
equate to approximately 25-30 headlamp overnight, then proceed.
aims. When the battery pack is close to
discharge the display will indicate a Press the “Align to Vehicle” button. This
“Battery Low” condition. At this time you will activate the laser located on the side
have approximately 30 minutes of of the aim head next to the mast. The
operation remaining. The unit will continue laser should turn on as it will be used for
to display the “Battery Low” condition vehicle alignment.
approximately every 3-4 minutes until the Press the “Align to Lamp” button. The
battery is sufficiently discharged. At that display should display “Align: Lamp Too
point the unit will automatically shut of f to Dim.”
protect the Ni-Cad battery pack. You can,
however, plug the wall charger to the Press the “Aim Lamp” button. The
unit and continue to operate. You then display should indicate “Low Audit: Lamp
should charge the unit overnight to restore Too Dim.” Pressing the button again the
full battery power. display should indicate “Low Adjust:
Lamp Too Dim.” Pressing the button again
should indicate “High Audit: Lamp Too
Dim.” Pressing the button again should
indicate “High Adjust: Lamp Too Dim.”
Pressing the button again should indicate
“Fog Adjust: Lamp Too Dim.” You
should be able to toggle through these
functions continually.
 ✺ VISION 100 COMPONENT DESCRIPTION Page 4

PULLEY

COUNTERWEIGHT CABLE

MAST

DIGITAL DISPLAY
CABLE RETENTION PLUG
LEVEL VIAL BATTERY PACK

LOCKING HANDLE

LASER ARM
AIMER HEAD

AIMER LENS

COVER PLATE HINGE

BASE WHEEL AIMER BASE

CENTERING COVER PLATE

FLOOR SLOPE ADJUSTMENT HANDLE BASE WHEEL

FLOOR SLOPE ADJUSTMENT CAM

BASE WHEEL
✺ SET FLOOR SLOPE Page 5

STEP 1: STEP 3:
Since few shop areas have the same floor slope, the slope of Now loosen the floor slope adjustment
each aiming bay must be individually measured and entered. handle and move the adjustment handle
A Model G2 Split Image Transit with target is provided to until the level vial on top of the aimer
measure floor slope. Place the transit at the front wheel head is centered. Tighten the floor slope
(either side) of the vehicle and place the target at the adjustment handle. This levels the aimer
rear wheel on the same side. head and establishes an arbitrary “0” on
the floor slope scale. Next, take the (+) or
(-) reading established in Step 2; again
loosen the handle and add or subtract the
number of increments from the arbitrary
STEP 2: “0” location at the line on the cam.
A D ● Looking through the viewing window (A) Retighten the adjustment handle. Floor
on top of the transit, turn the small slope is now set for that bay. A decal on
thumb screw knob (B) until the black the back of the aimer is provided to record
lines of the target (in the viewing multiple bay floor slope readings.
E window) are in a straight line.
● Now turn the level indicator dial (C), on FLOOR SLOPE
ADJUSTMENT
C side of transit, until the bubble (D) is HANDLE
centered.
● The floor slope reading is indicated by
(-) READING
level / indicator dial (E). A plus (+) or (-)
reading indicates the slope of the floor /
B vehicle. (+) READING
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STEP 1: Vehicle Setup STEP 3: Aimer Alignment

The aiming floor should be relatively clean ● Turn the aimer on and press the “Align
and dry with no unusually uneven areas to Vehicle” button.
that could affect the positioning of the ● Move the aimer on the track until the
vehicle or aimer. laser is located at a point on the center
Drive the vehicle to be checked into the of the vehicle grill.
aiming area, set the parking brake. 12"-24" IN FRONT OF LAMP
● Rotate the laser up towards the rearview
Vehicle preparation should include mirror and rotate the aimer head to
the following: position the laser dot on the center of
the windshield mount.
● Remove ice or mud from under the
Note: It is very important that care is
fenders.
taken in this setup and that the mirror
● See that no tire is noticeably deflated. mount is precisely in the center of the
● Check for sagging or broken springs. windshield.
If there is doubt that the mirror mount
● See that there are no unusual loads in
location may not be exactly in the center ,
the vehicle. STEP 2: Aimer Alignment then determine center by measuring and
● Check function of “level ride control”, if marking the windshield at this point with
Prior to alignment, insure that the V ision
applicable. 100 aimer is adequately charged and masking tape, marker, etc.; in addition a
● Clean lamp lenses. working properly. Also be sure the correct ridge or valley through the center of the
floor slope is set for that bay. Lay the hood may also be used.
● Check for lamp burn-out, proper beam
aimer track approximately three feet in ● Rotate laser down towards center of
switching, and moisture condensation.
front of and parallel to the front of the grill. Move aimer on track right or left to
Replace lamp if moisture is present.
vehicle. position laser dot on grill center.
● Stabilize suspension by rocking vehicle.
Alignment To Vehicle ● Repeat these movements until an
● The vehicle headlamps must be turned
Place the two rear wheels on the track imaginary straight line is drawn from the
on to aim the lamps. center point of the rearview mirror mount
and move the aimer so that the aimer
● Locate the horizontal and vertical head is in front of a lamp. The aimer and or the marked center point of the grill.
adjustment screws. For many vehicles, track should be positioned so that the front ● You are now aligned to the vehicle.
the hood must be raised to gain access of the aimer head is approximately 12- 24
to the adjustment screws. inches from the lamp. The aimer and track
should be positioned so that the aimer can
move from side to side, lamp to lamp.
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FIRST... NOTE: Laser targets are provided to hang on the rearview mirror mount to assist in laser dot
MOVE THE visibility as close as possible to the window mount.
AIMER
LEFT OR
RIGHT
LASER
ON THE
TRACK TARGET
TO LOCATE
THE
CENTER
OF THE GRILL...

REPEAT THESE MOVEMENTS

THEN... UNTIL AN IMAGINARY
ROTATE STRAIGHT LINE IS DRAWN
LASER FROM THE CENTER OF THE
UP AND REARVIEW MIRROR TO THE
IF CENTER POINT OF THE
NEEDED GRILL.
ROTATE
THE THE VISION 100 AIMER IS
HEAD NOW ALIGNED TO THE
TO VEHICLE.
LOCATE
THE
CENTER
OF THE
REARVIEW
MIRROR...
 ✺ AIMER ALIGNMENT TO LAMP Page 8

STEP 1: Position Aimer TURN

HEADLAMPS ON...
Carefully move the aimer ( left to right on
the track only ) in front of one of the lamps
without changing the alignment of the Vision 100
aimer head completed in Step two.
POSITION AIMER
IN FRONT OF LAMP
( LEFT TO RIGHT -
ON TRACK ONLY ).
STEP 2: FIG. 1
With the aimer ON and with the headlamps
ON and at low beam, press the “Align to
Lamp” button. This function is used to
locate the optical center of the lamp.
Align: FIG. 2
Lamp too dim

STEP 3: Find Optical Center WHILE LOOKING AT THE

● To find the optical center of the lamp, DIGITAL DISPLAY, MOVE
with cover plate closed, place the aimer THE AIMER LEFT OR RIGHT
in front of headlamp until arrows appear ON THE TRACK IN THE
NOTE: “Lamp to Dim” or “Double X’s” can DIRECTION OF THE
HORIZONTAL ARROW ...
appear when aligning aimer to lamp when

Align:
aimer is too far off optical center of the lamp. ● It is important to NOT ROTATE the aimer
● When arrows are displayed they head during the aiming process as this
indicate the direction that the aimer would change the aimer-to-vehicle alignment
head needs to be moved either to the already completed.
left or right on the track... or up and
down on the mast.
WHILE LOOKING AT THE DIGITAL
DISPLAY, RAISE OR LOWER THE
AIMER HEAD IN THE DIRECTION
OF THE VERTICAL ARROW...
STEP 4:
When both X’s are displayed both axis Align: X X
are aligned correctly and you have FIG. 3
properly located the center of the lamp.
Turn locking handle clockwise to lock
aimer head in place gently.
 ✺ LAMP AUDIT / LAMP AIM Page 9

NOTE: Vehicles with headlamp mounting heights of 36" (90 cm) and up
should follow these recommended J599 guidelines. STEP 4: Aim Other Lamps
● Carefully move the aimer without rotating
VERTICAL BEAM AIM GUIDELINES the head and causing a misalignment to
Headlamp (centerline) Nominal Aim Inspection Limits the opposite headlamp and repeat the
Mounting Height Vertical Aim for Vertical Aim above procedure.
If the vehicle has a four headlamp system or
56 to 90 cm (22 to 36") 0 Vertical 10 cm (4") Up to 10 cm (4") Down✱ fog lamps, step the Aim Lamp button to the
90 to 120 cm (36 to 48") 5 cm (2") Down✱ 5 cm (2") Up to 15 cm (6") Down✱ desired lamp style. Then repeat the above
procedure for each of the remaining lamps.
120 cm to 140 cm (48 to 54") 6.4 cm (4") Down✱ 4 cm (1.5") Up to 16.5 cm (6.5") You will need to turn on high beam lamps
when auditing or aiming high beams.
To set beam 2" to 4" down on these lamps, change floor slope adjustment in the negative
direction .4 degrees (2") or .8 degrees (4") from current settings.
THE EXAMPLE
STEP 2: Audit Lamp (LEFT) SHOWS
● Observe the digital display. The aimer defaults to a low beam THAT THE
Low Adjust: X X LAMP IS WITHIN
Candela:17000
audit function and the display will indicate Low-Audit. If the
headlamp is within approved state standards ( plus or minus STATE
SPECIFICATIONS
four inches vertical and plus or minus four inches horizontal ),
AND DOES NOT
an X will be displayed in both the vertical and horizontal
REQUIRE
positions on the digital display. Also indicated will be the lamp HEADLAMP AIM.
candela reading. The audit is complete and the lamp does not
need to be aimed when an X appears in both positions.
STEP 1: With the ● If one or both aren’t within state specifications, an arrow or THE EXAMPLE
aimer ON and with the arrows will be displayed indicating that the lamp should be (LEFT) SHOWS
front cover down and aimed. THAT THE
with the headlamps ON STEP 3: Aim Lamp Low Adjust: X LAMP DOES
and at low beam, press
● To aim the headlamp, press the “AIM LAMP” button. Candela:17000 REQUIRE VERTICAL
the “AIM LAMP” button. ADJUSTMENT TO
● It is important to note that arrows may now appear even
BE WITHIN STATE
though they have passed the aim audit. The audit is within SPECIFICATIONS.
the 4 inch window described above. To aim the lamp now
would give accuracy beyond what is required by state
specifications.
✱ NOTE: To lower headlamp aim 2" or 5 cm @
● An Arrow indicates that the lamp needs adjustment ( lamp
Low Adjust: X X 25 ft., rotate the floor slope adjustment lever .4
Candela:17000
adjustment varies - see vehicle owners manual ) in the direction
of the arrow shown on the aimer display until an X replaces the degrees in the negative direction.
arrow for both the horizontal and vertical aim on the display. ✱ NOTE: To lower headlamp aim 4" or 6.4 cm @
THIS HEADLAMP IS NOW AIMED. 25 ft., rotate the floor slope adjustment lever .8
degrees in the negative direction.
 ✺ AIM GUIDELINES USING VISUAL INTERNAL SCREENS Page 10

Aim
Zone
2"

Shaded Area Indicates

Shaded Area Indicates High Intensity Zone Represents 2" Shaded Area Indicates
High Intensity Zone at 25 Feet High Intensity Zone

Aim Inspection Limits for

Properly Aimed High Beam Symmetrical Beam Fog Lamps VOL

Note:
Although all US headlamp beam patterns
meet the same Federal specification, one
may encounter a lamp that is dif ficult to aim
electronically and or visually. Aim
If it is suspected the aimer is not aiming the Zone
lamp correctly, look for the following
conclusions.
The aimer may be defective and should be
compared to other known vehicles. If it
does not aim these vehicles properly return
to factory for repair.
Shaded Area Indicates If it aims these vehicles properly, recheck Shaded Area Indicates
High Intensity Zone vehicle alignment and lamp centering. If the High Intensity Zone
aimer continues to misaim the lamp it may
be a beam pattern that is dif ficult to
Properly Aimed Lower Beam interpret. The lamp then must be aimed VOR
visually on the internal aim screen as
accurately as possible.
 ✺ VISION 100 CALIBRATION Page 11

Equipment Calibration Checks FIG. 1

There are two critical checks for proper calibration:
● The position of the laser dot with respect to the centerline of the Aimer.
● The vertical straightness of the laser to the vertical axis of the Aim Head.
Recommended Tools: VERTICAL LEVELING
FIG. 3
● Four foot carpenter’s level OF AIM HEAD LEVEL
VIAL
● Measuring Tape or Ruler
● 5/64" Allen wrench

Laser Parallel to Centerline of Aim Head

1. Locate an area that is reasonably level next to a wall or any vertical
surface with an opening at least 18 inches wide and 48 inches high.
Place V100 Aimer next to this vertical surface with floor slope adjust HORIZONTAL
wheel pointing towards the wall and front of the Aim Head FIG. 2 LEVELING OF
AIM HEAD
approximimately 30 inches from the wall. FLOOR SLOPE ADJUST LEVER
● Level Aim Head vertically (front to back) and horizontally (side to side)
as follows: Vertical leveling can be accomplished by using the
Level Vial on the top of the Aim Head and adjusting the Floor Slope
Adjust Lever (Fig. 2). Horizontal leveling is accomplished by placing a
carpenter level across the front top bezel and adjusting the mast Level B A
(Fig. 3). Vial
2. Place an accurate straight edge (4 ft. long) along the length of the left Laser Beam
side of the Aim Head to the wall in front of the unit using the outermost 30" (Up – Down)
side of the front and rear bezel. Make a mark on the wall on the inside 10"-12"
of the straight edge (Fig. 4 / 1).
" Laser Beam
3. Using the level, draw a vertical line 24 inches above and below this
6 1/4 (Up – Down)
mark (Fig. 4 / 2). Laser
1
10"-12"
4. Measure accurately from this mark at right angles 16 1/4 inches and Adjustment
make a mark on the wall (Fig. 4 / 3). Screws 30"
5. Using the level, draw a vertical line 24 inches above and below this
mark (Fig. 4 /4). This line locates where the tracking point of the laser Place V100 Aimer
should be. approximately 30 inches
Press the “On/Off” button to turn unit on. Press “Align to V ehicle” button from a wall or other 90
to activate laser. degree plane on a reasonably
6. Rotate laser pointer straightforward. Laser dot should intersect vertical level floor. After you have leveled
on wall (Fig. 4 / 5 & 6). the Aim Head, keep your calibration
7. Rotate laser pointer up vertically approximately 10-12 inches. Laser Floor Slope Adjust Lever marks (A & B) for future calibration.
dot should intersect vertical line on wall at this point (Fig. 4 / 6).
 ✺ VISION 100 CALIBRATION Page 12

8. Rotate laser pointer down vertically 10-12 inches. Laser

dot should intersect line at this point (Fig. 4 / 6). 1 2 3 FIG. 4
● If the laser dot does not intersect with these three points,
16 1/4"
adjustment is necessary.
● These vertical lines can be used in the future for calibration
check or alignment (Fig. 4 / A & B).
Adjustment
There are three Allen screws and four holes located at the
laser mount. Two screw heads are visible at the rear and
one is located under the front lens bezel (Fig. 4 / 6).
Normally the back screws will accomplish the adjustment
but in extreme cases, it may be necessary to remove the
Phillips head screw on the front of the lens bezel and pull
the bezel back far enough to expose the front laser adjust- B B
B
ment screw. Be careful to not back the screws out com- ●
pletely allowing the nuts inside to fall. 4
Adjustment procedures are dictated by the location of the ●

screw at the front under the lens bezel.

●
Adjustment Procedure Laser
Allen head
● Position the laser pointer straightforward. If the front screw adjustment 6
is located at the top, adjust the rear top screw to bring screws

laser dot horizontally to the vertical line.

● If the front screw is located at the bottom, adjust the rear
7 A
bottom screw to bring the laser dot to the vertical line.
This is a rough adjustment. B
● Rotate the laser pointer up as described above and adjust ●
5
the opposite rear screw to align the laser dot with the
vertical line. This is a fine adjustment. ●
● Rotate the laser pointer downwards and adjust the screw
to align the laser dot with the vertical line.
● Repeat these adjustments until the laser dot tracks App
●
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betw oximat
accurately from 10-12 inches above to 10-12 inches below e
wal een aim ly 30"
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● This completes the adjustment.
ane
.

Mast Straightness
While V100 is in front of the vehicle, Place level across the
top front bezel of Aim Head to check horizontal level. If nec-
essary, loosen bolts on the base and adjust mast.
✺ SPECIFICATIONS Page 13

Vision 100 Performance

Specifications

Equipment Performance Specifications

Field Specifications Value

Field of View ± 49" V x ± 65" H @ 25'

Candela 1,000 – 100,000 candela
Temperature 32 – 110 degrees F
Storage Temperature 0 – 120 degrees F
Humidity Non-condensing
Update Speed 1 update / sec (maximum)
Accuracy 4" @ 25'
Repeatability 1" @ 25'
Power Ni-Cad battery pack &
12 VDC Wall Charger
Voltage Input 12 VDC
Battery Life (continuous) ± 4.25 hours
Headlamp Styles US Low Beam
US High Beam
Fog Lamp
Aim Algorithms Fractional Zone Aim (FZA)
Hot Zone Aim (HZA)
Floor Slope Compensation Adjustable ± 2O
Packaging 3 Packages – UPS Shippable
 ✺ TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Page 14

Symptoms Possible Cause(s) Diagnosis

Mast turns too easily or 1. Incorrect tension 1. Remove the mast and tighten or loosen the bolt on the top of the outer swivel
not at all adjustment (see Fig. 2 in the Assembly Procedure).

Mast eventually works 1. Tension bolt 1. The tension bolt of the mast has a nylon insert to keep the bolt from becoming
loose after adjusting the loose during operation. If the tension needs to be adjusted continually ,
tension 1-877-343-7703.

Floor slope scale will 1. Handle loose 1. Tighten the handle on the floor slope cam to lock the cam.
not lock in position
2. Shoulder bolt 2. Remove the front wheel on the floor slope adjusting cam. The round cam has a
loose 3/8" shoulder bolt that should be tight without af fecting the movement of the cam.
Tighten the shoulder bolt and attach the wheel. If problem is not corrected, call
1-877-343-7703.

V100 aim head wobbles 1. Tension wheel 1. On the side of the aimer is 3 wheels. The front single wheel can be adjusted by
on mast tightening the set screw on the front edge of the side extrusion where the front
wheel is mounted (see Assembly Fig. 6 in the Assembly Procedure).
Note: When tightening set screw, you may experience some resistance, continue to
tighten until tension wheel removes excessive rocking or wobbling.

V100 aim head will not 1. Tension wheel 1. To loosen the tension wheel, loosen set screw on the side mount extrusion (see
fit over mast or has stiff Fig. 6 in the Assembly Instructions). Loosen lock nut on tension bolt and force
movement wheel assembly toward the front of the aimer to allow for play . Tighten tension bolt
nut until it’s snug (see Fig. 6 in the Assembly Instructions). Place head on mast
and tighten set screw until tension wheel is adjusted properly .
Note: When tightening set screw, you may experience some resistance, continue t o
tighten until tension wheel removes excessive rocking or wob bling.

For technical assistance call: 1-877-343-7703

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Symptoms Possible Cause(s) Diagnosis

High Candela 1. Filter glass 1. With the front cover open, look inside through the top view lens toward the aim
Readings screen with cross hairs. A blue filter glass should be attached to the center of the
aim screen. If the glass has become dislodged, call 1-877-343-7703 .
2. Lamp 2. Some lamps can have candela readings as high as 70,000. If the readings only
occur on certain lamps, then the unit is set correctly . If the readings are always
100,000 on all lamps, call 1-877-343-7703 .

“Lamp Too Dim” signal 1. Operating mode 1. Verify that the unit is in “Align To Lamp” mode and not “Aim Lamp” mode.
when Aligning to Lamp. 2. Front cover open 2. The front cover must be closed when aligning the V100 to the lamp.
(finding center of lamp)
3. Dim lamp 3. If the headlight is very dim or dirty, it can affect the candela output of the lamp. It
may be necessary to start the vehicle on a dimmer lamp, if the lamp does not
need to be replaced or cleaned. Call 1-877-343-7703 if the problem is
not resolved.

“Lamp Too Dim” signal 1. Front cover closed 1. The front cover must be open when the unit is in the “Aim Lamp” mode.
when Aiming Lamp.
2. Operating mode 2. Verify that the unit is in “Aim Lamp” mode and not “Align To Lamp” mode.
(adjusting or auditing
a lamp) 3. Lamp way out of 3. With the headlights on and shining into the V100 aimer , look through the top
adjustment view lens and verify that the headlights hot spot is shining on the blue filter
glass. The lamp may need to be adjusted visually until the hot spot appears to be
shining in the center of the cross hairs or blue filter glass.
4. Dim lamp 4. If the headlight is very dirty or dim, it can af fect the candela output of the lamp.
Also, low battery voltage will cause a dim lamp. It may be necessary to start the
vehicle to increase lamp brightness.
 ✺ TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Page 16

Symptoms Possible Cause(s) Diagnosis

Lamp Too Dim (Cont’d.) 5. V100 too far from 5. Make sure the unit is within 25 inches of th e headlights, if a “Dim Lamp” signal
lights appears. If the problem cannot be resolved, call 1-877-343-7703 .

Unit will not charge 1. Charger defective 1. Plug charger into 120 volt outlet and using a DC voltmeter , check the output
(Low battery) voltage of the charger. Voltage readings can range between12 and 18 D C volts.
If the readings are acceptable, proceed to N umber 2. If the readings are not in
range, call the 1-877-343-7703.
2. DC jack defective 2. Using the 4 screws on the back of the V100, remove the back cover plate.
Disconnect the battery cable connector so the battery is not powering the unit.
Now plug the charger into the V100 DC jack and try to turn on the unit. If the
V100 will not power up with only the charger , call 1-877-343-7703. If the
unit works with the charger proceed, to Number 3.
3. Cable loose or 3. While the unit is still plugged into the charger and with the battery disconnected,
defective take a voltage reading on the battery connector cable coming from the main PCB
board. The voltage reading should be within 2 or 3 volts of the charger reading
taken in Step 1. If a reading cannot be obtained, call 1-877-343-7703 . If a
voltage reading occurs, proceed to Number 4.
4. Battery defective 4. Remove the battery pack from the unit and check for loose wires. Using a
voltmeter, check the output voltage of the battery. It may be necessary to move
the wires on the battery’s connector while reading the voltage to check for shorts.
Note: The unit will not power up on the battery alone, if the voltage drops
below five volts. If the battery appears to be defective, call 1-877-343-7703. If the
battery checks OK, let the unit charge overnight. If unit still fails to charge, call
1-877-343-7703.
 ✺ TROUBLESHOOTING: MISALIGNING LAMPS (Aimer to Vehicle Alignment) Page 17

Note: It is critical to have the aim head parallel to the headlights on the vehicle. The track can run off parallel as long
as the aim head remains parallel to the vehicle.

EXAMPLE 1: EXAMPLE 3:
Aim head is Although the V100
misaligned to the aimer travels along a
vehicle with the track track that is not
parallel to the vehicle. parallel to the vehicle,
Aimer will miss-aim the aim head can be
lamps. aligned parallel to the
vehicle.

The second image

shows the V100 at
EXAMPLE 2: the second headlight
Aim head is aligned and remains parallel
parallel to the vehicle to the vehicle. Aimer
with the track parallel will aim lamps
to the vehicle. Aimer correctly.
will aim lamps
correctly.
 ✺ TROUBLESHOOTING: MISALIGNING LAMPS (Continued) Page 18

STEP 1: STEP 2: STEP 3:

Verify laser calibration. See Instruction If laser is calibrated correctly, then it may be To correctly adjust the V100 aim head to
Manual Calibration procedure. necessary to recalibrate the V100 head setting for correct misalignments, identify shop floor
left to right level. conditions by viewing the following examples:

EXAMPLE 1: Ideal Shop Floor NOTE: EXAMPLE 1:

When aligning the aimer to the car the aim head should be For the vehicle and the aimer to Vehicle sets on
level left to right. be aligned parallel, it is critical level surface.
EXAMPLE 2: Shop Floor Settling Uneven
that the aimer and the car are Aimer moves left
As long as the V100 head is level left to right as is the car
on the same plane when to right on level
during Aimer to Vehicle Alignment, the aimer can roll off
aligning the V100 to the surface.
vehicle.
level without causing misalignment of the lamps.
EXAMPLE 3: Shop Floor Settling Level
This example shows that if the aimer and vehicle are both
on the same plane and the surface is not level, then
alignment will not be affected.
EXAMPLE 2: EXAMPLE 3:
EXAMPLE 4: Vehicle Surface Level, Aimer Surface Vehicle sets on Vehicle sets on
Uneven level surface. not level surface.
Place the aimer in front of the vehicle where the alignment Aimer sets on Aimer sets on
to vehicle takes place. Using the base adjusting sections, level surface not level surface,
level the V100 aim head left to right so the head now reads where aimer is same as vehicle.
level while setting on the uneven surface. See Page 4, Fig. being aligned to
11 of the Assembly Instructions for level reading. vehicle.
EXAMPLE 5: Vehicles Surface Uneven, Aimer
Surface Level
Place the aimer in the area in front of the vehicle where EXAMPLE 4: EXAMPLE 5:
alignment to vehicle takes place. Using a level, take a Vehicle sets on
bubble reading of the uneven surface where the vehicle Vehicle sets on
level surface. not level surface.
sets. Using the base adjustments sections, set the level of Aimer sets on
the aim head to be off level the same amount as the Aimer sets on
not level sur- level surface.
vehicle. This will put the vehicle and the aimer on the same face.
plane. See Page 4, Fig. 11 of the Assembly Instructions for Note: properly
Note: properly adjusted base.
level reading. adjusted base.
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Questions Answers

1. Do I have to use the track with For best performance, we suggest the track be used to prevent the aimer from moving of f parallel when rolling
my Vision 100? the unit to the left and right side of the vehicle. However , if the shop floor is clean and smooth then the track
may not need to be used.

2. Do I need to mount the track No, the track does not need to be mounted to the floor .
to the floor?

3. Can I purchase extra track for Yes, extra track is available for purchase in 2 sections of 4 feet each.
extra bays?

4. Where can I store the track The track can be stored inside the mast.
when not in use?

5.Do I have to square the track The track does not have to be square with the vehicle, only the aimer does. See the Troubleshooting Guide,
to the vehicle every time I set “Misaligning Lamps.”
the unit up?

6. Will I need to compensate for No, the floor slope scale is designed to compensate for the track thickness.
the track when setting floor
slope?

7. What kind of warranty does The Vision 100 is covered by a 90-day replacement warranty and a full year parts and labor .
the V100 have?

8. Will I still be covered by the Yes, but non-registered units will require longer processing time and cause unnecessary confusion. You will
warranty if I do not send in my also need to include purchase documentation. If a registration card was not received with the V100, call
registration card? 1-877-343-7703 and one will be sent to you. If registration cards are lost in the mail, we will accept a
proof of purchase with a legible date of purchase for warranty coverage.
✺ WARRANTY

WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF REMEDY

Seller warrants that the items sold will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one
year from the date of purchase; provided, however, that Seller’s maximum liability and Buyer ’s exclusive
remedy, for any goods which are or become defective, shall be, at Seller ’s option, the repair of the defective
goods or the replacement thereof with conforming goods, f.o.b. Seller ’s plant, or the reimbursement to the Buyer
of the contract price for the defective goods. Repair or replacement of defective goods or reimbursement for the
contract price therefore, shall be made only upon return of the defective goods to Seller at Seller ’s cost, but only
after inspection of the goods by Seller and written instructions by Seller to Buyer regarding the shipment of the
goods to Seller.

Other than as set forth above, SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHATEVER, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED; AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE IS HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY THE SELLER.

Seller shall not be liable for any consequential damages, loss or expense arising from the use or the inability to
use the goods for any purpose whatsoever.

There are no warranties by Seller covering components, parts or accessories specified by the Buyer and
manufactured by someone other than Seller. Such warranties as may be furnished to Seller by the manufacturer
of such items will be extended to the Buyer by the Seller .

The Vision 100 Headlamp Aiming Unit is an optical aiming system designed to aim headlamps that
comply with The Society Of Automotive Engineers recommended practices described in J599 and J600.
All lamp and lamp patterns do not conform to these recommended practices. While the V ision 100 Headlamp
Aiming Unit is not designed for use on lamp and lamp patterns which do not conform to the recommended
practices, the unit includes alternate methods which may conform to the recommended practice as described in
J600.

SELLER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHATEVER, THAT THE VISION
100 HEADLAMP AIMING UNIT WILL AIM HEADLAMPS WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO THE SOCIETY OF
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS RECOMMENDED PRACTICES DESCRIBED IN J599 AND J600.

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