BMW KDS (Beissbarth)

Fig 1: Identifying Kinematic Diagnosis System And Environment

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Table of contents 

1. Foreword 
   1. 1.1 Objectives
   2. 1.2 Further development of the BMW Kinematic Diagnosis System
   3. 1.3 Technical data
   4. 1.4 Scope of delivery
   5. 1.5 Accessories required
   6. 1.6 Accessories recommended
2. Measuring options using the BMW Kinematic Diagnosis System 
   1. 2.1 Front axle
   2. 2.2 Rear axle
   3. 2.3 Other measuring options
3. System description 
   1. 3.1 BMW Kinematic Diagnosis System 1, based on the Beissbarth ML4000
   2. 3.2 Computer
   3. 3.3 Graphical tablet
   4. 3.4 Equipment cabinet
   5. 3.5 Remote display
   6. 3.6 Measuring sensors with CCD camera
   7. 3.7 BMW Quick-acting clamp
   8. 3.8 Rotating / sliding plates
   9. 3.9 Sensor pins
   10. 3.10 Spoiler adapter
   11. 3.11 Quick-clamping units
   12. 3.12 Retainers
4. Workstation 
   1. 4.1 Environment
   2. 4.2 Preconditions for alignment
   3. 4.3 Measuring tolerance
   4. 4.4 Levelling the measuring station
5. Chassis-related terms 
   1. 5.1 Toe-differential angle
   2. 5.2 Camber
   3. 5.3 Toe-in
   4. 5.4 Castor
   5. 5.5 Geometrical drive axis / symmetrical axis
   6. 5.6 Wheel displacement angle
   7. 5.7 Kingpin offset
6. Wheel suspension 
   1. 6.1 Rigid axle suspension
   2. 6.2 Independent wheel suspension
7. Wheel alignment / procedure 
   1. 7.1 Measuring options
   2. 7.2 Preparatory work
   3. 7.3 Initial / final measurement
   4. 7.4 Printing out the data
8. Special features 
   1. 8.1 Free wheel alignment
   2. 8.2 System settings
9. BMW Kinematic Diagnosis System comparison (Bosch - Beissbarth) 
10. Control modification (menu) 
    1. 10.1 Remote control with display
    2. 10.2 Brief operating instructions
    3. 10.3 Display support
11. Updating the software / setpoint data 
    1. 11.1 Requirements
    2. 11.2 Procedure (Beissbarth)
    3. 11.3 Procedure (Bosch)
12. Creating, copying and editing setpoint data 
    1. 12.1 Copying
    2. 12.2 Creating
    3. 12.3 Editing
13. Special functions 
    1. 13.1 Customer-specific printer report header
    2. 13.2 Adjusting options
    3. 13.3 Rotating plate test
    4. 13.4 Viewing and deleting customer entries from database
14. Modifications within program 
15. Faults 
    1. 15.1 Tire faults
    2. 15.2 Front axle faults
    3. 15.3 Rear axle faults