American Aimers Vision 1 User Manual

Vision 1 Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION AND EQUIPMENT PRECAUTIONS

Congratulations! You now have the most advanced headlamp aiming device in the world. The Vision 1™ Image Processing
Headlamp Aimer provides factory-precise analysis to the automotive aftermarket. Precision laser positioning, high
technology photometric analysis, and computer quick calculations make the Vision 1™ the most accurate headlight aiming

device available.

The versatility of the Vision 1™ System enables you to aim nearly any headlamp on any make of vehicle throughout the
world. Standard, auxiliary, fog, rectangular, round, or aerodynamic headlamps can be precisely aimed on low or high
beams, regardless of size.

The precise accuracy of laser technology is used to determine the vehicle centerline and optical center of the headlamps.
Computer image processing technology form the basis for the Vision 1™ System. It analyzes and displays the light pattern
as it would appear on the roadway ahead of the vehicle. Upon positioning the Vision 1™ in front of the headlamp, a digital
translation of the headlight beam is displayed on the monitor, graphically illustrating the ideal alignment position in inches or
centimeters. While viewing the monitor, you adjust the headlamp adjustment screws to align the beam pattern cross-hairs
with the visual aim indicators.

Aiming pads or adaptors are no longer a necessity and with the interchangeable plug-in aiming and language modules, your
Vision 1™ will never become obsolete and always be on the leading edge of technology.

This user manual should be read in its entirety before operating the Vision 1™ System. If you have any questions, please
contact a HOPPY® representative, at 1-800-390-7904 for further information.

PATENT PENDING IN THE UNITED STATES AND
FOREIGN COUNTRIES.

FOR YOUR SAFETY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL CAUTION AND WARNING
LABELS AFFIXED TO YOUR EQUIPMENT.

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CAUTION!

THIS DEVICE CONTAINS A CLASS IIIa LASER USED IN THE AIMING PROCESS.

* TABLE OF CONTENTS *

SECTION ONE 5

1.1

Aimer Assembly

SECTION TWO 7

2.1

Aimer Preparation

2.2 Select Measurement

2.3 Setup Aiming Bay

2.4 To Set Floor Slope

2.5 Aim OK Window

2.6 Choose Aiming Method

2.6.1 U.S. Lamps/FBA Aiming

2.6.2 European Beam Pattern Lamps

2.7 Expert Mode

2.8 Aimer Alignment Methods

SECTION THREE 17

3.1

Area Vehicle Setup

SECTION FOUR 17

4.1

Features

4.2 Self Test

4.3 Alignment Laser

4.4 Expert Mode

4.5 Alignment Demo

4.6 Aiming Modules

4.7 Printer Option

4.8 Serial Communication Option

4.9 Alignment Track

4.10 Candela Rating

4.11 Screen Saver

4.12 Replacement Parts

SECTION FIVE 21

5.1

Headlamp Aiming Procedure

5.2 Laser Alignment - "Expert Mode Off"

5.2.1 Aligning Aimer

5.2.2 Laser Control Selector

5.2.3 Laser Locators (Targets)

5.2.4 Level Aimer

5.2.5 Select Bay Number

5.2.6 Position Aimer

5.2.7 Lamp Type Menu

5.3 Track Alignment - "Expert Mode Off"

5.3.1 Laser Locators (Targets)

5.3.2 Level Aimer

5.3.3 Select Bay Number

5.3.4 Position Aimer

5.3.5 Laser Control Selector

5.3.6 Lamp Type Menu

5.4 Laser Alignment - "Expert Mode On"

5.4.1 Aligning Aimer

5.4.2 Laser Control Selector

5.4.3 Select Bay Number

5.4.4 Lamp Type Menu

5.5 Track Alignment - "Expert Mode On"

SECTION SIX 41

6.1

Equipment Maintenance

6.2 Equipment Optical Calibration

6.3 Equipment Specifications

6.4 Operating Specifications

SECTION SEVEN 43

7.1

Trouble-Shooting

SECTION EIGHT 45

8.1

Glossary of Terms

8.2 Warning/Information Labels

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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 Headlamp Aiming Unit is an optical aiming system designed to aim headlamps that comply with the Society of Automotive Engineers
recommended practices described in J579, J599 and J600. All lamp and lamp patterns do not conform to these recommended practices. While
the Vision 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 described in J579.

SELLER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, WHATEVER, THAT THE VISION HEADLAMP AIMING UNIT WILL
AIM HEADLIGHTS WHICH DO NOT CONFORM TO THE SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS RECOMMENDED PRACTICES
DESCRIBED IN J579, J599 AND J600.

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SECTION ONE

1.1 ASSEMBLY

Inspect the aimer carefully for any signs of external damage. If any damage is noted, contacted a HOPPY® representative for further information.

Clean and inspect the vertical tubes. Spray a light machine oil onto a clean rag to clean what dust and debris from the vertical tubes may have
accumulated during shipment.

Release the vertical brakes by gripping the carriage support handles and depressing the brake buttons. The brake buttons are located (FIG. 1,
A) on top of the right and left side of the carriage support piece that holds the aimer housing (FIG. 2, A) to verify that the vertical tubes have not
been damaged in transit. Raise the aimer housing several feet and release the brake buttons. Check for any vertical movement of the unit to
verify the proper operation of the brakes.

Locate a clear area of shop floor and roll the unit back and forth (FIG. 2, B) several times across 10 feet of floor. Observe that the unit rolls
smoothly in a straight line.

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SECTION ONE

ASSEMBLY (CONT'D.)

Locate the plug-in modules for you aimer. Check each module for damage prior to inserting into
module ports at rear of aimer housing. There are three (3) module ports.

IMPORTANT! - POWER MUST BE OFF WHEN INSERTING MODULES!

Insert aiming module into port two (2). Insert module port cover(s) in remaining port(s). Insert the
power cord provided with the unit into the power inlet on the side (FIG. 2, C) of the aimer housing.

Insert the male end of the power cord into a "grounded" receptacle which has 110-120 VAC power
(U.S. and Canada only).

If your aimer has the printer option, install the printer on the aimer carriage cross piece on the back of
the aimer (FIG. 3, A). Install the printer module (FIG. 3, B) and printer cords (FIG. 3, C). Printer
module must be inserted into module port number 1.

Insert the printer power supply provided into the power receptacle located next to the aimer On/Off
switch (FIG. 3, D).

The optional printer is powered by the aimer control switch. To activate, press the "SEL" button on
printer. A lighted "on-line" light located on printer will verify that printer is operational (FIG. 3, E).

See instructions for printer included with printer.

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SECTION TWO

2.1 AIMER PREPARATION

Place the power switch on the side of the aimer housing in the "on" position. For the unit to work, it
must have a cartridge inserted. If no cartridge is installed, this screen comes up; follow instructions
(FIG. 1). The unit will perform several self tests (FIG. 2 and FIG. 3). If a calibration problem is
noted, the monitor will display the error. Should the monitor display an error message upon startup,
reference the Trouble-Shooting Guide, Section Seven. If corrective action does not rectify the
problem, contact a HOPPY® Customer Service Representative at 1-800-390-7904, for corrective
action. If no problems are detected, the unit will display the "HOPPY®" logo screen after
approximately ten seconds (FIG. 4).

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SECTION TWO

THE NEXT SCREEN IS THE "ACTIVATION" SCREEN. (TO COMPLY WITH TITLE 21, CODE OF
FEDERAL REGULATIONS 1040.10, 1040.11, ADDRESSING LASER PRODUCTS, IT IS A
MANDATED REQUIREMENT TO REGISTER OWNERSHIP OF THE VISION 1™ IMAGE
PROCESSING HEADLAMP AIMER.) WHEN YOU HAVE REACHED THIS SCREEN, CONTACT A
HOPPY® CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT 1-800-390-7904, FOR YOUR
ACTIVATION CODE. THIS ACTIVATION CODE IS A ONE TIME ENTRY FUNCTION

PERFORMED AT YOUR LOCATION.

Once the activation code is entered, the aimer is ready for "On-Site" preparation.

The Vision 1 has been calibrated for optical accuracy at the factory; however, you must input certain
settings to tailor the aimer to your facility. The SET OPTIONS menus will allow the operator to:

1. Determine unit of measurement, inches or centimeters.

2. Enter floor slope for each of the aiming areas.

3. Adjust aim OK window as desired.

4. Select desired aiming method.

5. Set unit for Novice or Expert operation, (Expert Mode on or off).

6. Set unit for track or laser alignment method.

After the unit has been turned on, the activation code has been successfully entered, and the aimer
is displaying the Main Menu (FIG. 6), press the SET OPTIONS button (Button 5) to continue with the
aimer preparation.

NOTE: Throughout various screens, the buttons are labeled to assist you. The label abbreviation descriptions are:

1. [?] - HELP screen for the screen displayed.

2. [P] - PREVIOUS allows operator to return to screen previous.

3. [PR] - PRINT

4. [M] - MAIN MENU

allows operator to print aim measurements.

will return program to Main Menu.

5. [OK] - OK

allows operator to proceed to next screen when function described on screen has been performed.

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SECTION TWO

2.2 SELECT MEASUREMENT

From the "SET OPTIONS" screen (FIG. 7), press the "SELECT MEASUREMENT IN/CM" button
(Button 1). This will allow the operator to select (FIG. 8) either inch increments, (Button 3), or
centimeter increments, (Button 4). When the desired measurement is displayed as active at
bottom of the screen (FIG. 8), press the "SAVE SETTINGS" button, (Button 5), to continue.

2.3 SETUP AIMING BAY(S)

For aiming areas, select floor surfaces that are reasonably level. Avoid extremes and variable
slopes caused by floor drains.

From "SET OPTIONS" screen, press "SETUP AIM BAY(S)", (Button 2).

This menu (FIG. 10) allows the operator to select from one to thirty areas to be designated as
aiming bays.

Enter the number of separate aiming bays to be used by pressing the "INCREASE VALUE" or
"DECREASE VALUE" button(s), (Button 3 or Button 4). When the number displayed is the number
of separate aiming areas used, press the "ENTER CURRENT VALUE" button, (Button 5), to
continue with the aimer preparation.

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SECTION TWO

If more than one bay is entered, the next menu will request the selection of the bay number (at
the bottom of screen), (FIG. 11), currently being setup. Use the "INCREASE VALUE" or
"DECREASE VALUE" buttons (Button 3 or Button 4) to select the desired bay number. When
the correct bay number is displayed, press the "ENTER CURRENT VALUE" button, (Button 5),

to continue with the aimer preparation.

2.4 SET FLOOR SLOPE

Since few shop areas have the same floor slope, the floor slope of each aiming bay must be individually measured and entered. A Hoppy® Model
G2 split image transit is provided to measure floor slope.

This function allows changing the floor slope for each bay. To determine the floor slope of the aim bay area, use the Hoppy® Model G2 split
image transit and target provided. Place the transit at the front wheel (either side) of the vehicle (A) and place the target at the rear wheel (B) of
the same side. Looking through the viewing window on top of transit (C), turn the small thumb screw knob (D) until the black lines on the target
are in a straight line. Turn the level indicator dial (E), on side of transit, until the bubble is centered (F). Floor slope reading is indicated by
level/indicator dial (E). A plus (+) reading indicates vehicle is nose high. Enter the value measured by using the "INCREASE VALUE" button
(Button 3) for a plus reading, or "DECREASE VALUE" button (Button 4) for a minus (-) reading. Reading on level indicator should be rounded up
to the nearest tenth (0.1) of degree. (See instruction sheet with transit for additional details.) Press and hold the appropriate button (Button 3 or
Button 4) until the proper value is shown at the bottom of the screen (FIG. 12). When the proper value is displayed, press the "ENTER CURRENT
VALUE" button, (Button 5), to return to the SET OPTIONS screen.

To enter the floor slope values for other aiming bays, press the "SETUP AIM BAY(S)" button and repeat the previous procedure for each aiming
bay.

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SECTION TWO

CONVERSION CHART

Degrees to Inches

Degrees Inches

0.1º +/- at 25 Feet 0.523" +/-

0.2º +/- at 25 Feet 1.046" +/-

0.3º +/- at 25 Feet 1.569" +/-

0.4º +/- at 25 Feet 2.092" +/-

0.5º +/- at 25 Feet 2.615" +/-

1% Deviation 0.6º +/- at 25 Feet 3.138" +/- 1% Deviation

0.7º +/- at 25 Feet 3.661" +/-

0.8º +/- at 25 Feet 4.184" +/-

0.9º +/- at 25 Feet 4.707" +/-

1.0º +/- at 25 Feet 5.230" +/-

1.1º +/- at 25 Feet 5.753" +/-

1.2º +/- at 25 Feet 6.276" +/-

1.3º +/- at 25 Feet 6.799" +/-

1.4º +/- at 25 Feet 7.322" +/-

1.5º +/- at 25 Feet

7.845" +/-

2.5 AIM OK WINDOW

The AIM OK WINDOW defines the maximum allowable plus (+) or minus (-) measurement from zero
of the horizontal and vertical aim axis at twenty-five (25) feet (7.6 meters). Lamps which measure
within the allowable limits will register an "AIM OK" indicator at bottom of screen.

At the "SET OPTIONS" screen (FIG. 13), press the "SET AIM OK WINDOW" button, (Button 3).

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SECTION TWO

The next screen (FIG. 14) displays functions which allow the changing of the horizontal window.
Use the "INCREASE VALUE" or "DECREASE VALUE" buttons (Button 3 or Button 4) to change the
value as desired. When the correct horizontal window value is displayed, press the "ENTER

CURRENT VALUE" button, (Button 5), to continue.

This screen (FIG. 15) shows functions which allow the changing of the vertical window. Use the
"INCREASE VALUE" or "DECREASE VALUE" buttons to change the value as desired. When the
correct vertical window value is displayed, press the "ENTER CURRENT VALUE" button, (Button

5), to return to the SET OPTIONS screen.

2.6 CHOOSE AIMING METHOD

At the "SET OPTIONS" screen (FIG. 16), press "CHOOSE AIMING METHOD" button, (Button 4).

This screen displays the different aiming methods available to this Vision 1 unit. The two most
common are:

2.6.1 U.S. LAMPS/FBA AIMING (Standard Module)

This is the method of aiming that uses the fractional gradients of two geometric points of the light
beam to select the most appropriate aim point for that beam. This method is the preferred method
of headlamp aiming, as recommended by Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation, and specified in
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standard J579, DEC84.

2.6.2 EUROPEAN BEAM PATTERN LAMPS (Optical Module)

This method must be selected when aiming European beam pattern headlamps, which have a
distinctly different beam pattern from U.S. headlamps. Note FIG. BB.

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SECTION TWO

When the desired aiming method is displayed as active (FIG. 17), press the "NEXT MENU" button,
(Button 5), to return to the SET OPTIONS screen.

2.7 EXPERT MODE

At the "SET OPTIONS" screen (FIG. 18), press "NEXT MENU" button, (Button 5).

This screen (FIG. 19) enables the operator to select expert mode off or on. When "EXPERT MODE
ON" is selected, several explanatory screens in the aiming process are bypassed. This provides an
experienced operator the benefit of a shortened aiming procedure. When "EXPERT MODE OFF" is
selected, each step of the aiming process is explained with the monitor display. When the desired
mode is displayed as active, press "NEXT MENU" button, (Button 5), to continue with the aimer
preparation.

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SECTION TWO

2.8 AIMER ALIGNMENT METHOD

There are two recommended methods to ensure the Vision 1 aimer is aligned with the centerline of the vehicle. The LASER ALIGNMENT method
utilizes the on-board laser to align the Vision 1 unit with the vehicle centerline; the TRACK ALIGNMENT method is for permanently installed
applications where track attached to floor and the perpendicular alignment of the vehicle to the track is assured by the use of wheel stops and/or
wheel guides.

The next screen (FIG. 20) enables the operator to choose between the two aimer
alignment methods (FIG. 21).

What follows are four (4) options for headlamp aiming. (You will need to choose
one.):

(A) Laser Alignment - Expert Mode Off
(B) Track Alignment - Expert Mode Off
(C) Laser Alignment - Expert Mode On
(D) Track Alignment - Expert Mode On

When the desired method is displayed as active, press the "MAIN MENU" button,
(Button 5), to save all of the entered values and return to the MAIN MENU.

The Vision 1™ is now ready to aim headlamps.

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QUICK REFERENCE SEQUENCE GUIDE

LASER ALIGNMENT / EXPERT MODE OFF

MAIN MENU

ALIGN HEADLAMPS

ALIGNING AIMER

SCREEN 4

LASER ALIGNMENT

SCREEN 1

LASER LOCATORS

SCREEN 5

ALIGNING AIMER

SCREEN 2

LEVEL AIMER

SCREEN 6

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ALIGNING AIMER

SCREEN 3

SELECT BAY
NUMBER

SCREEN 7

LASER CONTROL
SELECTOR

SET BAY NUMBER

POSITION AIMER

SCREEN 8

AIM LOW BEAMS

AIM OK

AIM LOW BEAMS

AIM OK

LASER CONTROL
SELECTOR

AIM LOW BEAMS

MOVE AIMER TO
DR. SIDE

AIM LOW BEAMS

AIM COMPLETE

LAMP TYPE MENU

SCREEN 9

POSITION AIMER

SCREEN 12

MAIN MENU

TRACK ALIGNMENT / EXPERT MODE OFF

MAIN MENU

ALIGN HEADLAMPS

LASER LOCATORS

SCREEN 5

LEVEL AIMER

SCREEN 6

TURN LAMPS ON

SCREEN 10

LASER CONTROL
SELECTOR

If one bay is used exclusively for aiming, screens "7"
and "Set Bay Number" will be deleted from
sequence.

SELECT BAY
NUMBER

SCREEN 7

AIM LOW BEAM

PASS. SIDE

AIM LOW BEAMS

DRIVER SIDE

SET BAY NUMBER

POSITION AIMER

SCREEN 8

AIM LOW BEAMS

AIM OK

AIM LOW BEAMS

AIM OK

LASER CONTROL
SELECTOR

AIM LOW BEAMS

MOVE AIMER TO
DR. SIDE

AIM LOW BEAMS

AIM COMPLETE

LAMP TYPE MENU

SCREEN 9

POSITION AIMER

SCREEN 12

MAIN MENU

TURN LAMPS ON

SCREEN 10

LASER CONTROL
SELECTOR

AIM LOW BEAMS

PASS. SIDE

AIM LOW BEAMS

DRIVER SIDE

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QUICK REFERENCE SEQUENCE GUIDE

LASER ALIGNMENT / EXPERT MODE ON

MAIN MENU

ALIGN HEADLAMPS

LASER CONTROL
SELECTOR

LASER ALIGNMENT

SCREEN 3

LAMP TYPE MENU

SCREEN 9

LASER CONTROL
SELECTOR

AIM LOW BEAMS

PASSENGER SIDE

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ALIGNING AIMER

SCREEN 4

AIM LOW BEAMS

AIM OK

SET BAY NUMBER

AIM LOW BEAMS

MOVE AIMER TO
DR. SIDE

LASER CONTROL
SELECTOR

AIM LOW BEAMS

DRIVER SIDE

AIM LOW BEAMS

AIM OK

TRACK ALIGNMENT / EXPERT MODE ON

MAIN MENU

ALIGN HEADLAMPS

AIM LOW BEAMS

AIM OK

AIM LOW BEAMS

AIM COMPLETE

SET BAY NUMBER

AIM LOW BEAMS

MOVE AIMER TO
DR. SIDE

MAIN MENU

LASER CONTROL
SELECTOR

LASER CONTROL
SELECTOR

AIM LOW BEAMS

AIM COMPLETE

LAMP TYPE MENU

SCREEN 9

AIM LOW BEAMS

DRIVER SIDE

MAIN MENU

AIM LOW BEAMS

PASS. SIDE

AIM LOW BEAMS

AIM OK

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SECTION THREE / SECTION FOUR

3.1 AREA / VEHICLE SETUP

The aiming area floor should be relatively clean and dry with no unusually uneven areas which could affect the positioning of the vehicle or aimer.

Drive the vehicle to be checked into the aiming area, set the parking brake.

Vehicle preparation should include the following:

* Remove ice or mud from under fenders.

* See that no tire is noticeably deflated.

* Check vehicle springs for sag or broken leaves.

* See that there is no unusual load in the vehicle.

* Check functioning of "level ride" control, if applicable.

* Clean lamp lenses.

* Check for bulb burn-out, proper beam switching, and moisture condensation inside headlamp assembly. If condensation is present, replace
lamp assembly.

* Stabilize suspension by rocking vehicle sideways.

Although the Vision 1 Aimer can "aim" the headlamps of a vehicle, with the motor idling, it is recommended that the engine be turned off during
the aiming process. The vehicle headlamps must be on. Locate the horizontal and vertical adjustment screws. For some vehicles, the hood may
need to be raised to access adjustment screws.

4.1 FEATURES

4.2 SELF TEST:

This feature is a diagnostic routine initiated by the computer at power up. The computer checks
various operation functions, active memory, calibration, any installed options, and video system.

The Vision 1™ is designed so that once the factory calibration has been performed the unit cannot
become "un-calibrated" unless the unit has sustained physical damage. The calibration is checked
as part of the power-up self test.

If a calibration problem is noted, the monitor will display the error. Should the monitor display an
error message upon start-up, reference the trouble-shooting guide, Section Seven. If corrective
action does not rectify problem, contact a HOPPY® Customer Service representative at 1-800-390­7904 for corrective action.

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SECTION FOUR

4.3 ALIGNMENT LASER:

The alignment laser is mounted in the aimer head, and projects through the small hole in the center
of the aimer lens. The laser is used to align the aimer with the centerline of the vehicle, and with the
optical center of the headlamp. (Caution should always be exercised when laser is activated.
Prolonged direct exposure to eyes could cause damage.)

4.4 EXPERT MODE:

When the "EXPERT MODE ON" is selected, the explanatory screens in the aiming process are
bypassed. This provides the experienced operator the benefit of a shortened aiming procedure.

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SECTION FOUR

4.5 ALIGNMENT DEMO:

The main menu displays a function called "ALIGNMENT DEMO". This function displays a
demonstration dramatizing the benefits of headlamps aimed correctly, aimed six inches low, and
aimed six inches high.

4.6 AIMING MODULES

Contain the specific programs required to recognize and analyze headlamp alignment of U.S.,
European, and Japanese headlamp beam patterns. The Vision 1™ will not function without an
aiming module properly installed.

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SECTION FOUR

4.7 PRINTER OPTION:

The optional Printer and Printer Module provides hard copy documentation of before aim
measurements and after aim alignment verification.

4.8 SERIAL COMMUNICATION OPTION:

The Serial Communications Module option provides the capability to communicate with other
compatible computer base programs for statistical analysis and record compilation. Serial
Communication should be coordinated with Hopkins Engineers.

4.9 ALIGNMENT TRACK:

Provided with Vision 1™ to assure greater accuracy and repeatability. When placed under the front
or rear wheels of aimer, the aimer will roll straight and true over dirt or cracks. The track can be
permanently mounted in a designated aiming bay, where the perpendicular alignment of the vehicle
to the track is assured by wheel stops and/or wheel guides affording headlamp alignment without
the need to laser align aimer with vehicle.

4.10 CANDELA RATING:

During the aim cycle, the Vision 1™ measures the approximate candela, (brightness), of the lamp.
The measurement is displayed on the bottom of the aim screens.

4.11 SCREEN SAVER:

This feature protects the monitor from damage due to continuous image display on the screen.
After 5 minutes of inactivity to the computer from the keyboard, the monitor will display the
message "PRESS ANY BUTTON". This message will move about on the display screen. To return
to the prior display, press any button.

4.12 REPLACEMENT PARTS:

In the event of an equipment malfunction, contact a HOPPY® Customer Service Representative at
1-800-390-7904 for a complete replacement parts listing.

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SECTION FIVE

5.1 HEADLAMP AIMING PROCEDURE

5.2 LASER ALIGNMENT - "EXPERT MODE OFF"

From the Main Menu (FIG. 1), press the "ALIGN HEADLAMPS" button, (Button 2). The aimer will
display (FIG. 2):

LASER ALIGNMENT

SCREEN 1:
THE VISION 1 IMAGE PROCESSOR WILL PROVIDE THE MOST ACCURATE HEADLAMP AIM
MEASUREMENT OBTAINABLE. THE FOLLOWING STEPS ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO THE
ALIGNMENT OF THE AIMER.

NEXT SCREEN...

Press the "NEXT SCREEN" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display (FIG. 3):

5.2.1 ALIGNING AIMER

SCREEN 2:
ROLL THE AIMER IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, SO THE POSITION OF THE AIMER IS
APPROX. 20 INCHES (51 CM) FROM THE FACE OF THE HEADLAMPS. IF THE FLOOR AREA
HAS CRACKS, A CHIPPED SURFACE OR IS ABNORMALLY DIRTY, THE FLOOR TRACK IS
REQUIRED FOR ACCURACY.

NEXT SCREEN...

Press the "NEXT SCREEN" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display (FIG. 4):

ALIGNING AIMER

SCREEN 3:
ROLL THE AIMER TO THE CENTER OF VEHICLE AND TURN KNOB ON LEFT REAR OF AIMER
COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO POSITION LASER ON A POINT REPRESENTATIVE OF
CENTERLINE OF VEHICLE (BUMPER, HOOD ORNAMENT, CENTER OF GRILL, POINT ON
FACIA).

NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER

Press the "NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display (FIG. 5):

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SECTION FIVE

5.2.2 LASER CONTROL SELECTOR

PREVIOUS STEP

TURN ON LASER

TURN OFF LASER

NEXT STEP

This control screen (FIG. 5) allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to perform the tasks
described in Screens 3 (FIG. 4) and 4 (FIG. 6). When the alignment laser is energized the aimer
will continue to beep, and display the message "CAUTION LASER ACTIVE" at the bottom of the
monitor screen.

Press the "NEXT STEP" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display (FIG. 6):

ALIGNING AIMER

SCREEN 4:
TURN KNOB ON LEFT REAR OF AIMER CLOCKWISE TO POSITION LASER ON A
CENTERLINE POINT OF VEHICLE AT WINDSHIELD. ADJUST AIMER BASE SO THAT WHEN
LASER IS MOVED FROM UP TO DOWN POSITION, THE LASER WILL INTERSECT THE 2
CENTERPOINTS SELECTED AS REPRESENTATIVE OF CENTERLINE.

NEXT SCREEN...

Press the "NEXT SCREEN" button, (Button 5). The alignment laser will automatically be de­energized and aimer will display (FIG. 7):

5.2.3 LASER LOCATORS (TARGETS)

SCREEN 5:
APPLY LASER LOCATOR STICKER TO THE OPTICAL CENTER OF THE LAMP TO BE AIMED.
MOST LAMPS PROVIDE AN OPTICAL CENTER REFERENCE, (LOGO, FIDUCIARY MARK
"SMALL DOT", GRID LINES)

NEXT SCREEN...

Press the "NEXT SCREEN" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display (FIG. 8):

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5.2.4 LEVEL AIMER

SCREEN 6:
CHECK LEVEL VIAL ON TOP OF AIMER HEAD TO ASSURE AIMER IS LEVEL. TO ADJUST,
TURN KNOB ON LEFT OF AIMER CLOCKWISE TO COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO MOVE LEVEL
BUBBLE TO CENTER.

NEXT SCREEN...

Press the "NEXT SCREEN" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display (FIG. 9):

5.2.5 SELECT BAY NUMBER

SCREEN 7:
SELECT THE BAY NUMBER WHICH ALIGNMENT IS TO BE PERFORMED. IF AN INCORRECT
BAY NUMBER IS SELECTED, THE HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT WILL REFLECT AN INCORRECT
FLOOR SLOPE, RESULTING IN MISALIGNMENT.

NEXT SCREEN...

Press the "NEXT SCREEN" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display (FIG. 10):

SET BAY NUMBER

INCREASE VALUE
DECREASE VALUE
ENTER CURRENT VALUE

BAY NUMBER TO SET
1

The number displayed at the bottom of the screen is the active bay. To change to a different aiming
bay, press the "INCREASE VALUE" button, (Button 3), or the "DECREASE VALUE" button, (Button

4), until the desired aiming bay number is displayed. When the desired aiming bay number is
displayed, press the "ENTER CURRENT VALUE" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display (FIG.

11):

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5.2.6 POSITION AIMER

SCREEN 8:
ROLL AIMER TO PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND RAISE OR LOWER AIMER HEAD TO
POSITION LASER AT OPTICAL CENTER OF HEADLAMP TO BE AIMED.

NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER

Press the "NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display (FIG.

12):

LASER CONTROL SELECTOR

PREVIOUS STEP

TURN ON LASER

TURN OFF LASER

NEXT STEP

This control screen (FIG. 12) allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to perform the tasks
described in Screen 8. When the alignment laser is energized the aimer will continue to beep, and
display the message "CAUTION LASER ACTIVE" at the bottom of the monitor screen.

Press the "NEXT STEP" button, (Button 5). The alignment laser will automatically be de-energized
and aimer will display (FIG. 13):

5.2.7 LAMP TYPE MENU

SCREEN 9:

FOG/AUX LAMPS
HIGH BEAM
LOW BEAM

NOTE: LEVEL THE AIMER
REMOVE LASER LOCATOR STICKER

This screen (FIG. 13) allows the operator to select the type of lamp to be aimed. Make a selection
by pressing the appropriate button. Make necessary adjustments to assure aimer is level. The
aimer will then display (FIG. 14):

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TURN LAMPS ON

SCREEN 10:
IF LAMPS ARE A COMBINATION LOW/HIGH BEAM, AIM ONLY LOW BEAM. IF THE SYSTEM
IS A 4 LAMP SYSTEM, AIM BOTH LOW BEAMS FIRST, THEN BOTH HIGH BEAMS.

CHECK THAT AIMER IS POSITIONED AT OPTICAL CENTER OF LAMP.

NEXT SCREEN/AIM HEADLAMPS

Press the "NEXT SCREEN/AIM HEADLAMPS" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display the aiming
screen (FIG. 15).

The selected lamp type is displayed across the top of the aim screen (FIG. 15). In the upper left
hand corner the bay number is displayed. At the bottom of the aim screen, the measurement of the
aim-point and the approximate candela (brightness) value is displayed. On the bottom line of the
monitor, the aimer displays "PASSENGER SIDE", indicating the aimer is aiming the passenger side
lamp.

Press the "PR" (PRINT) button, (Button 4). The operator can generate a printout of the current aim
information, if the printer option is installed.

Press the "OK" button, (Button 5). The aiming cycle for the lamp is ended (FIG. 16), and the aimer
displays instructions to move the aimer to the driver side lamps (FIG. 17).

Press the "OK" button, (Button 5), a second time. The aimer will display (FIG. 18):

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POSITION AIMER

SCREEN 12:
ROLL AIMER TO DRIVERS SIDE OF VEHICLE AND RAISE OR LOWER AIMER HEAD TO
POSITION LASER AT OPTICAL CENTER OF LAMP TO BE AIMED.

CHECK IF AIMER IS LEVEL.

NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER

Press the "NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display (FIG.

19):

LASER CONTROL SELECTOR

PREVIOUS STEP

TURN ON LASER

TURN OFF LASER

NEXT STEP

AFTER CENTERING, REMOVE LASER LOCATOR STICKER

This control screen (FIG. 19) allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to perform the tasks
described in Screen 12 (FIG. 18). When the alignment laser is energized the aimer will continue to
beep, and display the message "CAUTION LASER ACTIVE" at the bottom of the monitor screen.

Press the "NEXT STEP" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display the aiming screen (FIG. 20).

The selected lamp type is displayed across the top of the aim screen. At the upper left hand corner
the bay number is displayed. Next to the bottom of the aim screen the measurement of the aim­point and the approximate candela (brightness) value is displayed. On the bottom line of the
monitor, the aimer displays "DRIVER SIDE", indicating the aimer is aiming the driver side lamp.

Press the "PR" (PRINT) button, (Button 4), the operator can generate a printout of the current aim
information, if the printer option is installed.

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Press the "OK" button, (Button 5), a second time, the aiming cycle for that lamp is completed (FIG.

21), and the aimer displays "AIM COMPLETE" (FIG. 22) and returns to the Main Menu.

5.3 TRACK ALIGNMENT - "EXPERT MODE OFF"

From the Main Menu (FIG. 1), press the "ALIGN HEADLAMPS" button, (Button 2). The aimer will
display (FIG. 2):

5.3.1 LASER LOCATORS

SCREEN 5:
APPLY LASER LOCATOR STICKER TO THE OPTICAL CENTERS OF THE LAMPS TO BE
AIMED. MOST LAMPS PROVIDE AN OPTICAL CENTER REFERENCE, (LOGO, FIDUCIARY
MARK "SMALL DOT", GRID LINES).

NEXT SCREEN...

Press the "NEXT SCREEN" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display (FIG. 3):

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5.3.2 LEVEL AIMER

SCREEN 6:
CHECK LEVEL VIAL ON TOP OF AIMER HEAD TO ASSURE AIMER IS LEVEL. TO ADJUST,
TURN KNOB ON LEFT OF AIMER CLOCKWISE TO COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO MOVE LEVEL
BUBBLE TO CENTER.

NEXT SCREEN...

Press the "NEXT SCREEN" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display (FIG. 4):

5.3.3 SELECT BAY NUMBER

SCREEN 7:
SELECT THE BAY NUMBER WHICH ALIGNMENT IS TO BE PERFORMED. IF AN INCORRECT
BAY NUMBER IS SELECTED, THE HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT WILL REFLECT AN INCORRECT
FLOOR SLOPE, RESULTING IN MISALIGNMENT.

NEXT SCREEN...

Press the "NEXT SCREEN" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display (FIG. 5):

SET BAY NUMBER

INCREASE VALUE
DECREASE VALUE
ENTER CURRENT VALUE

BAY NUMBER TO SET
1

The number displayed at the bottom of the screen (FIG. 5) is the active bay. To change to a
different aiming bay, press the "INCREASE VALUE" button, (Button 3), or the "DECREASE VALUE"
button, (Button 4), until the desired aiming bay number is displayed. When the desired aiming bay
number is displayed, press the "ENTER CURRENT VALUE" button, (Button 5). The aimer will
display (FIG. 6):

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5.3.4 POSITION AIMER

SCREEN 8:
ROLL AIMER TO PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND RAISE OR LOWER AIMER HEAD TO
POSITION LASER AT OPTICAL CENTER OF LAMP TO BE AIMED.

NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER

Press the "NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display (FIG.

7):

5.3.5 LASER CONTROL SELECTOR

PREVIOUS STEP

TURN ON LASER

TURN OFF LASER

NEXT STEP

This control screen allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to perform the tasks
described in Screen 8 (FIG. 6). When the alignment laser is energized the aimer will continue to
beep, and display the message "CAUTION LASER ACTIVE" at the bottom of the monitor screen.

Press the "NEXT STEP" button, (Button 5). The alignment laser will automatically be de-energized
and the aimer will display the following screen (FIG. 8):

5.3.6 LAMP TYPE MENU

SCREEN 9:

FOG/AUX LAMPS
HIGH BEAM
LOW BEAM

NOTE: LEVEL THE AIMER
REMOVE LASER LOCATOR STICKER

This screen allows the operator to select the type of lamp to be aimed. Make a selection by
pressing the appropriate button. Make necessary adjustments to assure aimer is level. The aimer
will then display (FIG. 9):

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TURN LAMPS ON

SCREEN 10:
IF LAMPS ARE A COMBINATION LOW/HIGH BEAM, AIM ONLY TO LOW BEAM. IF THE
SYSTEM IS A 4 LAMP SYSTEM, AIM BOTH LOW BEAMS FIRST, THEN BOTH HIM BEAMS.
CHECK THAT AIMER IS POSITIONED AT OPTICAL CENTER OF LAMP.

NEXT SCREEN/AIM HEADLAMPS

Press the "NEXT SCREEN/AIM HEADLAMPS" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display the aiming
screen (FIG. 10).

The selected lamp type is displayed across the top of the aim screen. At the upper left hand corner
the bay number is displayed. Next to the bottom of the aim screen the measurement of the aim­point and the approximate candela (brightness) value is displayed. On the bottom line of the
monitor, the aimer displays "PASSENGER SIDE" (FIG. 10), indicating the aimer is aiming the
passenger side lamp.

Press the "PR" (PRINT) button, (Button 4). The operator can generate a printout of the current aim
information, if the printer option is installed.

Press the "OK" button, (Button 5). The aiming cycle for that lamp is completed (FIG. 11) and the
aimer displays instructions to move the aimer to the driver side lamp (FIG. 12).

Press the "OK" button, (Button 5), a second time. The aimer will display (FIG. 13):

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POSITION AIMER

SCREEN 12:
ROLL AIMER TO DRIVERS SIDE OF VEHICLE AND RAISE OR LOWER AIMER HEAD TO
POSITION LASER AT OPTICAL CENTER OF LAMP TO BE AIMED.

CHECK IF AIMER IS LEVEL.

NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER

Press the "NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display (FIG.

14):

LASER CONTROL SELECTOR

PREVIOUS STEP

TURN ON LASER

TURN OFF LASER

NEXT STEP

AFTER CENTERING, REMOVE LASER LOCATORS

This control screen allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to perform the tasks described
in Screen 12. When the alignment laser is energized the aimer will continue to beep, and display
the message "CAUTION LASER ACTIVE" at the bottom of the monitor screen.

Press the "NEXT STEP" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display the aiming screen (FIG. 15).

The selected lamp type is displayed across the top of the aim screen. At the upper left hand corner
the bay number is displayed. Next to the bottom of the aim screen the measurement of the aim­point and the approximate candela (brightness) value is displayed. On the bottom line of the
monitor, the aimer displays "DRIVER SIDE" (FIG. 16), indicating the aimer is aiming the driver side
lamp.

Press the "PR" (PRINT) button, (Button 4). The operator can generate a printout of the current aim
information, if the printer option is installed.

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Press the "OK" button, (Button 5), a second time. The aiming cycle for the lamp is completed (FIG.

16), and the aimer displays "AIM COMPLETE" (FIG. 17) and returns to the Main Menu (FIG. 18).

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5.4 LASER ALIGNMENT - "EXPERT MODE ON"

From the Main Menu (FIG. 1), press the "ALIGN HEADLAMPS" button, (Button 2). The aimer will
display (FIG. 2):

5.4.1 ALIGNING AIMER

SCREEN 3:
ROLL THE AIMER TO THE CENTER OF VEHICLE AND TURN KNOB ON LEFT REAR OF AIMER
COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO POSITION LASER ON A POINT REPRESENTATIVE OF
CENTERLINE OF VEHICLE (BUMPER, HOOD ORNAMENT, CENTER OF GRILL, POINT OF
FACIA).

NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER

Press the "NEXT SCREEN ACTIVATES LASER" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display (FIG. 3):

5.4.2 LASER CONTROL SELECTOR

PREVIOUS STEP

TURN ON LASER

TURN OFF LASER

NEXT STEP

This control screen (FIG. 3) allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to perform the tasks
described in Screens 3 (FIG. 2) and 4 (FIG. 4). When the alignment laser is energized the aimer
will continue to beep, and display the message "CAUTION LASER ACTIVE" at the bottom of the
monitor screen.

Press the "NEXT STEP" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display (FIG. 4):

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ALIGNING AIMER

SCREEN 4:
TURN KNOB ON LEFT REAR OF AIMER CLOCKWISE TO POSITION LASER ON A
CENTERLINE POINT OF VEHICLE AT WINDSHIELD. ADJUST AIMER BASE SO THAT WHEN
LASER IS MOVED FROM UP TO DOWN POSITION, THE LASER WILL INTERSECT THE 2
CENTERPOINTS SELECTED AS REPRESENTATIVE OF CENTERLINE.

NEXT SCREEN...

Press the "NEXT SCREEN" button, (Button 5). The alignment laser will automatically be de­energized and aimer will display (FIG. 5):

5.4.3 SET BAY NUMBER

INCREASE VALUE
DECREASE VALUE
ENTER CURRENT VALUE

BAY NUMBER TO SET
1

The number displayed at the bottom of the screen (FIG. 5) is the active bay. To change to a
different aiming bay, press the "INCREASE VALUE" button, (Button 3), or the "DECREASE VALUE"
button, (Button 4), until the desired aiming bay number is displayed. When the desired aiming bay
number is displayed, press the "ENTER CURRENT VALUE" button, (Button 5), the aimer will
display (FIG. 6):

LASER CONTROL SELECTOR

PREVIOUS STEP

TURN ON LASER

TURN OFF LASER

NEXT STEP

This control screen (FIG. 6) allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to use as a guide
when aligning the aimer head to the optical center of the passenger side headlamp. When the
alignment laser is energized the aimer will continue to beep, and display the message "CAUTION
LASER ACTIVE" at the bottom of the monitor screen.

Press the "NEXT STEP" button, (Button 5). The alignment laser will automatically be de-energized
and the aimer will display (FIG. 7):

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5.4.4 LAMP TYPE MENU

SCREEN 9:

FOG/AUX LAMPS
HIGH BEAM
LOW BEAM

NOTE: LEVEL THE AIMER
REMOVE LASER LOCATOR STICKERS

This screen (FIG. 7) allows the operator to select the type of lamp to be aimed. Make a selection
by pressing the appropriate button. Make necessary adjustments to assure aimer is level. The
aimer will then display the aiming screen (FIG. 8).

The selected lamp type is displayed across the top of the aim screen. At the upper left hand corner
the bay number is displayed. Next to the bottom of the aim screen the measurement of the aim­point and the approximate candela (brightness) value is displayed. On the bottom line of the
monitor, the aimer displays "PASSENGER SIDE" (FIG. 8), indicating the aimer is aiming the
passenger side lamp.

Press the "PR" (PRINT) button, (Button 4). The operator can generate a printout of the current aim
information, if the printer option is installed.

Press the "OK" button, (BUTTON 5). The aiming cycle for that lamp is completed (FIG. 9), and the
aimer displays instructions to move the aimer to the driver side lamp (FIG. 10).

Press the "OK" button, (Button 5), a second time. The aimer will display (FIG. 11):

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LASER CONTROL SELECTOR

PREVIOUS STEP

TURN ON LASER

TURN OFF LASER

NEXT STEP

AFTER CENTERING, REMOVE LASER LOCATOR STICKER

This control screen (FIG. 11) allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to use as a guide
when aligning the aimer head to the optical center of the driver side headlamp. When the
alignment laser is energized the aimer will continue to beep, and display the message "CAUTION
LASER ACTIVE" at the bottom of the monitor screen.

Press the "NEXT STEP" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display the aiming screen (FIG. 12).

The selected lamp type is displayed across the top of the aim screen. In the upper left hand corner
the bay number is displayed. At the bottom of the aim screen the measurement of the aim-point
and the approximate candela (brightness) value is displayed. On the bottom line of the monitor, the
aimer displays "DRIVER SIDE" (FIG. 12), indicating the aimer is aiming the driver side lamp.

Press the "PR" (PRINT) button, (Button 4). The operator can generate a printout of the current aim
information, if the printer option is installed.

Press the "OK" button, (Button 5). The aiming cycle for that lamp is completed (FIG. 13), and the
aimer displays "AIM COMPLETE" (FIG. 14) and then returns to the Main Menu.

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5.5 TRACK ALIGNMENT - "EXPERT MODE ON"

From the Main Menu (FIG. 1), press the "ALIGN HEADLAMPS" button, (Button 2). The aimer will
display (FIG. 2):

SET BAY NUMBER

INCREASE VALUE
DECREASE VALUE
ENTER CURRENT VALUE

BAY NUMBER TO SET
1

The number displayed at the bottom of the screen (FIG. 2) is the active bay. To change to a
different aiming bay, press the "INCREASE VALUE" button, (Button 3), or the "DECREASE VALUE"
button, (Button 4), until the desired aiming bay number is displayed. When the desired aiming bay
number is displayed, press the "ENTER CURRENT VALUE" button, (Button 5), the aimer will
display (FIG. 3):

LASER CONTROL SELECTOR

PREVIOUS STEP

TURN ON LASER

TURN OFF LASER

NEXT STEP

This control screen allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to use as a guide when
aligning the aimer head to the optical center of the passenger side headlamp. When the alignment
laser is energized the aimer will continue to beep, and display the message "CAUTION LASER
ACTIVE" at the bottom of the monitor screen (FIG. 3).

Press the "NEXT STEP" button, (Button 5). The alignment laser will automatically be de-energized
and the aimer will display (FIG. 4):

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LAMP TYPE MENU

SCREEN 9:

FOG/AUX LAMPS
HIGH BEAM
LOW BEAM

NOTE: LEVEL THE AIMER
REMOVE LASER LOCATOR STICKER

This screen allows the operator to select the type of lamp to be aimed. Make a selection by
pressing the appropriate button. Make necessary adjustments to assure aimer is level. The aimer
will then display the aiming screen (FIG. 5).

The selected lamp type is displayed across the top of the aim screen. In the upper left hand corner
the bay number is displayed. At the bottom of the aim screen the measurement of the aim-point
and the approximate candela (brightness) value is displayed. On the bottom line of the monitor, the
aimer displays "PASSENGER SIDE" (FIG. 5), indicating the aimer is aiming the passenger side
lamp.

Press the "PR" (PRINT) button, (Button 4). The operator can generate a printout of the current aim
information, if the printer option is installed. Press the "OK" button, (Button 5). The aiming cycle
for that lamp is completed (FIG. 6), and the aimer displays instructions to move the aimer to the
driver side lamp (FIG. 7).

Press the "OK" button, (Button 5), a second time. The aimer will display (FIG. 8):

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LASER CONTROL SELECTOR

PREVIOUS STEP

TURN ON LASER

TURN OFF LASER

NEXT STEP

AFTER CENTERING, REMOVE LASER LOCATOR STICKERS

This control screen allows the operator to turn on the alignment laser to use as a guide when
aligning the aimer head to the optical center of the driver side headlamp. When the alignment laser
is energized the aimer will continue to beep, and display the message "CAUTION LASER ACTIVE"
at the bottom of the screen (FIG. 8).

Press the "NEXT STEP" button, (Button 5). The aimer will display the aiming screen (FIG. 9).

The selected lamp type is displayed across the top of the aim screen. In the upper left hand corner
the bay number is displayed. At the bottom of the aim screen the measurement of the aim-point
and the approximate candela (brightness) value is displayed. On the bottom line of the monitor, the
aimer displays "DRIVER SIDE" (FIG. 9), indicating the aimer is aiming the driver side lamp.

Press the "PR" (PRINT) button, (Button 4). The operator can generate a printout of the current aim
information, if the printer option is installed.

Press the "OK" button, (Button 5). The aiming cycle for that lamp is completed (FIG. 10), and the
aimer displays "AIM COMPLETE" (FIG. 11) and then returns to the Main Menu.

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6.1 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

The Vision 1™ Image Processing Headlamp Aimer has been designed to provide a lifetime of
carefree performance. Maintenance is limited to occasional lubrication with a light machine oil of the
base casters and the vertical tubes. The aimer housing lens should periodically be cleaned with an
anti-static video screen cleaner, taking care not to allow any abrasive substance to come in contact
with the lens.

DO NOT ALLOW ANY SOLVENTS TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE AIMER LENS. DO NOT
ALLOW ANY CONTACT BY WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS TO THE AIMER OR MONITOR
HOUSING.

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS WITHIN THE AIMER HOUSING OR
MONITOR ASSEMBLY. REFER ANY NEEDED REPAIRS OF THESE COMPONENTS TO
QUALIFIED FACTORY SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

6.2 EQUIPMENT OPTICAL CALIBRATION

The Vision 1™ Aimer has been calibrated at the factory and requires no further calibration at your site. The unit is designed so that once the
factory calibration has been performed the unit cannot become "un-calibrated" unless the unit has sustained physical damage. The calibration is
checked as part of the power-up self test to assure no problems are evident. If upon checking the calibration, the unit finds a malfunction, it will
display "CALIBRATION CHECK FAILURE." If this happens, contact a HOPPY® Customer Service Representative at 1-800-390-7904 for

corrective action.

6.3 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Vision 1: Image Processing Aimer

Order #82001

With United States Aiming

Module and Floor Track

Printer: Printer with Module

Order #82060

With Twin Head Serial Dot

Impact with Cartridge Ribbon

RS-232-C Interface

2.25" Paper Width

ELECTRICAL:

Voltage Input: 84-260 VA

Freg. Input: 50-60 H
Input Fuse: 1.5 Amp-250 VA

Power:

50 Watts @ 120 VAC

MECHANICAL:

Height: 63 Inches

Size (Base): 24.25 Inches X 22 Inches

Size (Aimer Head): 22 Inches X 16 Inches

Weight: 145 Pounds
Shipping Wt: 200 Pounds
Cubic Space 35 Cubic Feet

Track:

3 Sections (4 Feet Each)

AMBIENT:

Operating Temp: 30-105 Degrees Fahrenheit

Storage Temp: 0-120 Degrees Fahrenheit

Humidity: 0-95% (non-condensing)

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6.4 OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS

ACCURACY:

Tested by the Canadian Standards Association Photometric Laboratory for compliance to the Society of Automotive Engineers (S.A.E.)
Specification for optical headlamp aimers (SAE J600 MAY81).

Equipment Compliance listing with American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (A.A.M.V.A.)

LIMITS:

Unit capabilities exceed SAE specification for headlamp height (12 inches to 54 inches).

DIAGNOSTICS:

Complete system check at power-up. System will prompt operator with message if a failure is noted.

DISPLAY:

Computer generated beam pattern image and operator prompts displayed on 9 inch graphics monitor.

OPERATION:

Completely menu-driven and user friendly.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Follow is a corrective action guide to assist you in the event of a mechanical or electrical failure.

THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS WITHIN THE AIMER HOUSING OR MONITOR ASSEMBLY. REFER ANY NEEDED
REPAIRS OF THESE COMPONENTS TO QUALIFIED FACTORY SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY

If all of the actions for a particular symptom have been completed without success, contact a HOPPY® Customer Service Representative at 1­800-390-7904 for further assistance.

.

SYMPTOM CAUSE ACTION

ACTION

Nothing Happens Power Receptacle Check for voltage at receptacle

Power Cord Make sure both ends are plugged in securely

Aimer Power Fuse Check continuity of fuse

Aimer Modules Make sure all modules are plugged in securely

Self Check Failure Aimer Modules Make sure all modules are plugged in securely

Aimer does not roll straight Base Casters Check mounting and bearings

Floating Axle Check mounting

Aimer Head drifts down Vertical Brakes Check brake springs and shoes

Call

Call

Counterweight Check counter-weight cables

Vertical Tubes Check for excessive oil

Vertical Tube Bushings Check for damage or excessive wear

Call

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TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT'D)

SYMPTOM CAUSE ACTION ACTION

Aimer Head difficult to move up and down Vertical Brakes Check for operation

Counterweight Check counterweight cables and pulleys

Vertical Tubes Check for damage

Lubricate tubes

Vertical Tube Bushings Check for damage or foreign objects

Call

OPTION PACKAGES TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM CAUSE ACTION ACTION

Printer failure Power Receptacle Check for voltage at receptacle

Printer Power Supply Check to make sure plugs are secure

Printer Module Check to make sure module is plugged in properly

Printer Cable Check to make sure cable is plugged in properly

Select Button Press select button on printer

Paper Feed Check for proper paper installation

Serial Communication Failure Serial Communication Module Check to make sure module is plugged in properly

Serial Communication Cable Check to make sure cable is plugged in properly

User Equipment Check connected equipment for operation

Call

Call

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GLOSSARY LISTING

ACTIVATION CODE

ACTIVATION SCREEN

AERODYNAMIC HEADLAMP

lamps are typically sloped away at the center and the bottom of the lamp. These lamps commonly have replaceable bulbs.

AIM OK WINDOW

vertical aim axis at twenty-five (25) feet. Lamps which measure within the allowable limits will register an AIM OK indicator at bottom of screen.

AIM POINT

AIMER HEAD

- A predetermined point of placement within the projected light pattern measured at 25' from the light source.

- The numeric sequence used to activate the aiming unit.

- The screen in which the activation code is entered into the aiming unit.

- The type of headlamps that are specifically designed to fit the finished design of the front of the vehicle. These

- The "AIM OK" WINDOW defines the maximum allowable plus (+) or minus (-) measurement from zero of the horizontal and

- The portion of the aiming unit that contains the video monitor, aimer lens, aimer computer, and housings.

AIMER HOUSING

AIMER LENS

confines of the aimer housing.

AIMER POWER FUSE

AIMER PREPARATION

AIMING BAYS

AIMING METHOD

AIMING MODULES

headlamp beam patterns. The Vision 1™ will not function without an aiming module properly inserted.

ALIGNMENT DEMO

ALIGNMENT LASER

center of the headlamps.

ALIGNMENT TRACK

- The portion of the aiming unit that contains the aimer lens, aimer computer, and aimer modules.

- The optical lens in the front of the aimer housing. This lens allows the aimer to optically simulate twenty five feet within the

- The fuse located in the power switch module. This fuse is a BUSS GMA 1.5 Amp 250 Volt fuse.

- The process of entering all pertinent information into the aimer at the time of the aimer setup.

- The area in which the aiming unit is to be used.

- A predetermined process of how the computer will calculate aim of a particular beam pattern.

- Contain the specific programs required to recognize and analyze headlamp alignment of U.S., European, and Japanese

- Graphically displayed examples of headlamp aim and their values to vehicle and pedestrian safety.

- The laser mounted inside the aimer housing, to align the aimer to the centerline of the vehicle and to locate the optical

- The floor track designed to aid the operator in keeping the aiming unit aligned with the vehicle.

A.A.M.V.A.

ANTI-STATIC VIDEO CLEANER

AREA/VEHICLE SETUP

AUXILIARY LAMPS

BASE CASTERS

BEAM PATTERN

BRAKE BUTTONS

C.S.A.

standards specified by law.

CANDELA

CARRIAGE SUPPORT

CARRIAGE SUPPORT HANDLES

are located on the top of the carriage support handles.

- The administrative organization that recommends safety standards and applicability in regards to state rulings of vehicle inspection.

- SCREEN CLEANER A spray cleaning available in most computer supply areas.

- The process of preparing the aiming area and the vehicle for the aiming process.

- Extra lamps on a vehicle. Also commonly called driving lamps.

- The wheels on the base of the aiming unit.

- The image of light as it projects from a lamp.

- The buttons, on the aimer carriage, used to release the vertical brakes.

- A world-recognized testing laboratory facility that investigates and reports findings of the continuity between products and the safety

- The increment of measure for the brightness of a lamp.

- The metal frame supporting the aimer head.

- The portion on the rear of the carriage support used to raise and lower the aimer head. The brake buttons

COMBINATION LOW/HIGH BEAM

COMPUTER IMAGE PROCESSING

signal.

COUNTERWEIGHTS

COUNTERWEIGHT CABLES

- The counterweights, located inside the vertical tubes, are designed to ease the up and down movement of the aimer head.

- The cables connecting the counterweights to the carriage support.

- A headlamp that contains both the low and high beam lamps in one assembly.

- The technology that allows the computer to analyze a video image which has been translated into a digital

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CRT

- The abbreviation for Cathode Ray Tube. Also commonly known as a picture tube on a monitor.

CURRENT BAY

DRIVER SIDE

EUROPEAN BEAM PATTERN HEADLAMPS

EXPERT MODE

FACE OF THE HEADLAMP

FACTORY CALIBRATION

- The aiming bay number that is displayed at the bottom of the monitor screen that has had the floor slope entered.

- The left side of the vehicle, or the side the driver normally is seated in a vehicle built for the United States.

- The pattern is most identifiable by the flat upper cut-off of the light beam.

- The operation mode that bypasses explanatory screens in the aiming process.

- The outer lens of the lamp.

- The tuning adjustment of the aiming unit at the manufacturing facility.

FBA METHOD

screen at the prescribed distance of 25' from the producing light source.

FIDUCIARY MARK

FLOATING AXLE

FLOOR SLOPE

FOG LAMPS

FRACTIONAL GRADIENTS

the lamp maximum intensity.

G2 SPLIT IMAGE TRANSIT AND TARGET

GRID LINES

HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT SCREWS

screw and one vertical adjustment screw.

HELP SCREENS

- The S.A.E. recommended method of aiming headlamps by measuring percentages of light at particular test points on an aiming

- A manufacturer mark designating the optical center of a lamp.

- The pivoting axle in the base of the aiming unit.

- The deviation from "true level" of the floor of the aiming bay. This value is measured in degrees.

- Lamps specifically designed for use in foggy weather.

- The bands of light around the most intense area in the beam pattern. These are usually defined in percentages of

- A HOPPY® product used to measure grades and slopes.

- The lines used in a lamp to refract or reflect light into a specific area of the beam pattern.

- The screws used to adjust the position of the headlamp. There is usually one horizontal adjustment

- The explanatory screens that are made available to describe each step of the setup or aiming procedures.

HOPPY®

HORIZONTAL WINDOW

KEYBOARD

LASER ALIGNMENT

centerline of the vehicle. Moving the laser up and down that centerline, while adjusting the aimer base. This is repeated until the laser accurately
follows the centerline of the vehicle.

LASER LOCATORS

LEVEL VIAL

MAIN MENU

MOISTURE CONDENSATION

and lens of the face of the lamp. This causes the light pattern to flare, making the lamp unstable.

MONITOR

MONITOR HOUSING

- The trade name for Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation.

- The horizontal tolerance value in which the aim of a lamp is acceptable.

- The 5 button assembly on the left face of the aimer monitor.

- The method of using the laser to align the aiming unit to the vehicle, by placing the laser on a point representative of the

- The adhesive stickers that are placed over the optical center of the lamps, so the laser will be visible.

- The bubble vial located on top of the aimer housing, used to level the aimer head during the aiming process.

- The main display screen on the aimer monitor.

- The vapor trapped inside a lamp. This moisture refracts the light pattern before passing through the grid lines

- The display unit on top of the aimer housing.

- The case holding the monitor.

NOVICE MODE

OPTICAL CENTER OF A LAMP

PASSENGER SIDE

PHOTOMETRIC

PRINTER

PRINTER MODULE

- A mode of operation in which the aiming process is explained, by text screen, step-by-step.

- The right side, or where the passenger normally is seated in a vehicle built for the United States.

- The science and studies of lighting.

- The optional component used to create a written copy of the aiming unit statistics.

- The module that plugs into the aimer housing, that sends the information to the printer.

- The point on the face of the lamp that represents the center of the reflective parabola of that lamp.

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PRINTER POWER SUPPLY

PROJECTED ZERO

PULLEYS

SELECT BUTTON

SELF TESTS

SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (SAE)

automotive manufacturing industry.

TRACK ALIGNMENT

permanently mounted track system.

- The supports for the counterweight cables, located in the top of the vertical tubes.

- The software routine, run by the aimer CPU, that checks various functions of the computer and the video system.

- The point level and square with the lamp. At this point the horizontal and vertical axis is zero to the lamp.

- The button on the printer, labeled "SEL", that enables the printer.

- The method of attaining the same alignment angle relations between the aimer and the vehicle through the use of a

- The component that supplies the electrical power to the printer.

- The communication link between the aiming unit and another computer.

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- The primary administrative organization that designates safety and operating standards to the

U.S. HEADLAMPS

VEHICLE CENTERLINE

VERTICAL BRAKES

position.

VERTICAL TUBE BUSHINGS

VERTICAL TUBES

VERTICAL WINDOW

VIDEO SYSTEM

- Lamps designed to U.S. recommended specifications.

- The longitudinal center of the vehicle.

- The components, located in the support carriage, designed to hold against the vertical tubes to keep the aimer head in

- The tubes on which the aimer head move up and down.

- The vertical tolerance value in which the aim of a lamp is acceptable.

- The camera and related components, located in the aimer housing, which view the lamp beam pattern.

- The composite sleeves inside the carriage support, that guide the vertical tube through the carriage support.

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CAUTION: - Use of controls or adjustments or performances of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous
laser light exposure.

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