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Measure absolute angle at transmission - AR41.10-P-0085-01PA

Electronic driveline inclinometer 

  1. Press "STEP" button.

    IMPORTANT "Inclination angle" "Measurement" is selected.

    Selection menu screen 

    Fig 1: Display - Measurement Selection Menu Screen
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    Measurement - Angle 1 

  2. Press "STEP" button while main menu is displayed.

    IMPORTANT "Measurement" is selected.

    Main menu screen 

    Fig 2: Display - Measurement Angle 1 Main Menu Screen
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    IMPORTANT The vehicle must be on its wheels for the measurement.

    Start measurement of inclination angle at transmission end.

    All four angles should be measured in succession without interruption.

    An angle that has already been measured can be measured a second time if required. To do this, with the Measurement menu displayed, press the "STEP" button repeatedly until the display indicates Ready to measure the relevant angle.

  3. Clean transmission bore and surroundings (arrow) if necessary.
  4. Select suitable adapter for transmission bore.
  5. Remove measuring sleeve socket (020e) from adapter, insert in transmission bore and fix. Do so by turning lower threaded stud (020f) to left and tightening.
    Fig 3: Identifying Sleeve Socket And Lower Threaded Stud
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    Shown on model 203, 209 

  6. Screw measuring sleeve adapter (020g) on to measuring sleeve socket and tighten all the way to transmission by hand.

    IMPORTANT Ensure that the measuring sleeve adapter (020g) contacts the surface of the transmission exactly.

    Shown on model 203, 209 

    Fig 4: View Of Measuring Sleeve Adapter
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  7. Mount sensor mount (020c) with the two knurled bolts centrally on the sensor (020a).
    Fig 5: Identifying Sensor Mount With Knurled Bolts On Sensor
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  8. Fit sensor mount (020c) with sensor (020a) to measuring sleeve adapter (020g) by turning slightly to left/right (magnetic).

    IMPORTANT The spiral cable (020b) of the sensor (020a) must point in the direction of travel for each measurement, otherwise the measurement will be incorrect.

    Shown on model 203, 209 

    Fig 6: Identifying Measuring Sleeve Adapter, Spiral Cable & Sensor Mount - Shown On Model 203, 209
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    Show on model 230 

    Fig 7: Identifying Measuring Sleeve Adapter, Spiral Cable & Sensor Mount - Show On Model 230
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    IMPORTANT The meter is ready to take a measurement. The value measured is shown on the display.

  9. Press "SAVE" button.

    IMPORTANT The values are saved.

    Measured values screen for angle 1: display e.g. 1.92° 

    Fig 8: Display - Measured Values Screen For Angle 1
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    IMPORTANT A confirmation message appears briefly.

    Confirmation screen 

    Fig 9: Display - Confirmation Screen
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    IMPORTANT The display then indicates that the device is ready for the next measurement (angle 2).

  10. Remove sensor from transmission.
  11. Detach sensor mount from sensor.
  12. Unscrew measuring sleeve adapter from measuring sleeve socket.
  13. Unscrew measuring sleeve socket from transmission bore.

    Ready screen for angle 2 

    Fig 10: Display - Ready Screen For Angle 2
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