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

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 contact surfaces for sensor (arrows) on transmission.
  4. Position sensor (020a) centrally on the three contact surfaces on the transmission (arrows) and press on firmly.

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

    Fig 3: Locating Contact Surfaces On Transmission
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    Shown on model 211 with automated manual transmission 

    IMPORTANT The meter is ready to take a measurement. The value measured is shown on the display.

  5. Press "SAVE" button.

    IMPORTANT The values are saved.

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

    Fig 4: Display - Measured Values Screen For Angle 1
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    IMPORTANT A confirmation message appears briefly.

    Confirmation screen 

    Fig 5: Display - Confirmation Screen
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    IMPORTANT The display then indicates Ready for next measurement for angle 2.

  6. Remove sensor (020a) from transmission.

    Ready screen for angle 2 

    Fig 6: Display - Ready Screen For Angle 2
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