American Aimers V100 Photometric Headlight Aimer - Manual (Page 15)

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
“Lamp Too Dim” signal
when Aligning to Lamp.
(finding center of lamp)
High Candela
Readings
1. Operating mode
2. Front cover open
3. Dim lamp
2. Lamp
1. Filter glass
“Lamp Too Dim” signal
when Aiming Lamp.
(adjusting or auditing
a lamp) 1. Front cover closed
2. Operating mode
3. Lamp way out of
adjustment
4. Dim lamp
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1. Verify that the unit is in “Align To Lamp” mode and not “Aim Lamp” mode.
2. The front cover must be closed when aligning the V100 to the lamp.
3. If the headlight is very dim or dirty, it can affect the candela output of the lamp. It
may be necessary to start the vehicle on a dimmer lamp, if the lamp does not
need to be replaced or cleaned. Call 1-877-343-7703 if the problem is
not resolved.
1. With the front cover open, look inside through the top view lens toward the aim
screen with cross hairs. A blue filter glass should be attached to the center of the
aim screen. If the glass has become dislodged, call 1-877-343-7703 .
2. Some lamps can have candela readings as high as 70,000. If the readings only
occur on certain lamps, then the unit is set correctly . If the readings are always
100,000 on all lamps, call 1-877-343-7703 .
1. The front cover must be open when the unit is in the “Aim Lamp” mode.
2. Verify that the unit is in “Aim Lamp” mode and not “Align To Lamp” mode.
3. With the headlights on and shining into the V100 aimer , look through the top
view lens and verify that the headlights hot spot is shining on the blue filter
glass. The lamp may need to be adjusted visually until the hot spot appears to be
shining in the center of the cross hairs or blue filter glass.
4. If the headlight is very dirty or dim, it can af fect the candela output of the lamp.
Also, low battery voltage will cause a dim lamp. It may be necessary to start the
vehicle to increase lamp brightness.
Symptoms Possible Cause(s) Diagnosis