Vehicle Alignment Specifications Available On Software Cd (58.00/130E)

VEHICLE ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS AVAILABLE ON SOFTWARE CD

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

SUBJECT

Models 124/126/129/140/163/164/170/171/201/202/203/208/209/210/211/215/219/220/221/230/240/251/463 

Vehicle Alignment Specifications Available on Software CD 

SERVICE INFORMATION

MBUSA is announcing the sixth  release of software CD containing chassis alignment information for the above noted Models.

MBUSA Special Tool Number	Group	Cat.	Description
900 589 09 22 00	40	B	Chassis Alignment CD (Technical Status: 06-2006)

The alignment data for all (Worldwide) approved alignment consoles are on this software CD. Note only specific models of alignment consoles are approved and available in the USA. These are listed below for your reference. Currently both DOS- and Windows-based systems are supported.

Beissbarth: models ML4001, ML4601, ML5001 and 81TECH

Hunter: models HTA-MB and HTA-MB-R

John Bean: models V6, V7 and V9

Hofmann: models 680-MB and 780-MB

Below you are provided a graphic overview (Fig 1, Fig 2 and Fig 3) and general directions to load data into your specific alignment console (please note the language selection). Specific application instructions and data installation modifications are noted below as well:

• for DOS Based Systems, see point 1.0 below
• for Windows Based Systems, see point 2.0 below

1.0 DOS Based Systems  will require an intermediary step on a separate PC to first download the CD data onto 3.5 floppy disks. In the USA, this applies to:

1. 1.1  Beissbarth Models ML 4001, ML 4601 (Technical Support Line: 615-708-1184)

   For Beissbarth DOS Models  :

   1. Mail the CD, along with your return address, to:

      Beissbarth North America / International Service Dept.

      ATTN: Gene Youree

      1324 Parker Place

      Brentwood, TN 37027

   2. A specification disk will be tailor made for your alignment machine.
   3. The custom specification disk, along with installation instructions, will be mailed to your return address for installation on your alignment machine.
2. 1.2  John Bean Models V6, V7 (Technical Support Line: 800-362-8326 x 2027)

   For John Bean DOS Models  :

   1. Mail the CD, along with your return address, to:

      John Bean Company

      ATTN: Todd Foreman

      309 Exchange Ave

      Conway, AR 72032

   2. A specification disk will be tailor made for your alignment machine.
   3. The custom specification disk, along with installation instructions, will be mailed to your return address for installation on your alignment machine.

IMPORTANT Information For Current DOS-Based System Users: 

DaimlerChrysler AG (Stuttgart) support for the DOS-based systems is scheduled to be phased out. This is being done due to limited memory available of these machines to accommodate the specified data of new vehicle models and the lack of network capability. Windows-based equipment will be supported exclusively in the future.

DCAG and MBUSA are working with the manufacturers of the DOS-based systems to offer upgrades to Windows-based systems (hardware and software). Upgrade packages and offers are available by contacting your specific Alignment Equipment manufacturer directly.

2.0 Windows Based Systems  can run the CD directly in the aligner console.

In the USA, this applies to:

1. 2.1  Beissbarth: models ML5001 and 81TECH.
2. 2.2  Hunter: models HTA-MB and HTA-MB-R.
3. 2.3  John Bean: model V9
4. 2.4  Hofmann: models 680-MB and 780-MB.

IMPORTANT Information For Users of the Following, Specific Windows-Based Systems: 

Beissbarth (model 5001): 

If, after inserting the CD, the system fails to start automatically, it may be that the wrong User ID name appears in the dialog window. To correct this, follow the instructions below:

1. Remove the CD, re-start the PC and delete the word "Beissbarth  " in the dialog window.
2. Now insert the word "Administrator  " as the User ID and the word "admin  " as password.
3. Now confirm with "OK  ".
4. Re-start the PC once more and insert the CD. After about 10 seconds, the DaimlerChrysler Data Manager will appear on the screen. Follow the Data Manager instructions. After the re-start, you must again login. This time, insert the word "Beissbarth  " as the User ID with out any password.

Beissbarth (model 81TECH): 

If after inserting the CD, the Data Manager fails to start automatically, follow the instructions below:

1. Remove the CD and re-start Windows, now activate the button "BB service  " and login with the password "admin  ".
2. Now confirm the password.
3. Insert the CD. After about 10 seconds, the Data Manager will appear on the screen. Follow the Data Manager instructions. After the re-start, login with the user button "Beissbarth  ".

John Bean (model V9): 

The installation instruction for this application is as follows:

1. Insert the CD.
2. Select the correct wheel alignment system and start the installation procedure.
3. Select the preferred language and press "OK  " to continue.
4. Read license agreement and continue with "YES  ".
5. Select directory for installation (usually you just have to press "OK  ").
6. Select language for database. Select English by placing a check mark on the left side (do not select any other option). Now press "OK  " to continue.
7. Shut down the PC and remove the CD.
8. Re-start the PC and the wheel alignment software.
9. Select F8 (Regional Settings) in the main menu of your wheel alignment menu and click on "Specifications  ". Select "Special" to activate the Mercedes-Benz data base.
10. Press "OK  " and return to the main menu. The installation is now complete.