The CCD wheel alignment systems from Bosch: Precision for safe handling performance and driving comfort

The development of new chassis progresses continuously. Every year new vehicles are introduced to the market with increased safety and driving comfort and which make higher demands on the wheel alignment. The measurement of such vehicles depends, on the one hand, on appropriate equipment and, on the other hand, on the information available at all times to support the user. The new generation of wheel alignment systems from Bosch always meets both requirements with a suitable solution.

The camera technology

The use of modern 20° digital CCD (Charge Coupled Device) cameras speeds up caster measurement and work with mechanical turntables is possible with almost all vehicles. Only when a maximum steering angle is required by the car manufacturer is the use of an electronic turntable necessary. All new Bosch aligners still cover this requirement and offer a corresponding connection option for electronic turntables. Furthermore, the capacity of the camera permits measurement of vehicles with a wheel base of up to 6.50 meters; this also includes transporters.

CCD wheel alignment from Bosch at a glance

• Precision and large measuring range angle
  • Measurement accuracy with very tight tolerance thanks to well-engineered CCD sensor technology
  • 20° CCD camera technology for simplified caster measurement
• Software and specs database
  • Simple and flexible user software
  • Over 35,000 different vehicles from more than 50 manufacturers, which can be regularly updated
  • Many explanatory images and drawings, which allow immediate, reliable correction of incorrect positions
• Mobility and compactness
  • Control system computer, TFT monitor, color printing, all sensor heads and the most important accessories in a robust and practical trolley

Measured values and accuracy

Eight sensor systems make a 360-degree measurement all round the vehicle possible. They also offer a rear axle measurement option while the system performs a selfcheck. Depending on the equipment version, measured values, such as toe (partial and total toe), relative steering angle, driving angle between axles, camber, caster, kingpin angle, set-back, wheel base differential, lateral offset, wheel track differential and offset are provided to the user for proper setting of the chassis. Measurement accuracy of up to two angular minutes is achieved.

Base version and S1 version:

the right FWA system for every workshop The base versions of the FWA 4xxx have been designed as complete systems for independent workshops to enable testing of most vehicles with the equipment supplied as standard. This why the scope of delivery of the base version contains mechanical turntables and the universal quick-action clamps. These parts are not included in the S1 version for workshops that wish to design their systems themselves. If required, they have to be ordered separately.

Scope of delivery of base version

Trolley, computer unit, TFT monitor and color inkjet printer, measured-value sensor, connecting cable, universal quick clamps, a set of mechanical turntables, steering wheel lock, brake tension adjuster, and standard software package with target data.

Scope of delivery of S1 version

Trolley, computer unit, TFT monitor and color inkjet printer, measured-value sensor, connecting cable, steering wheel lock, brake tension adjuster, and standard software package with target data.