GE-50576-A Acoustic Belt Tension Tester User s Operation Manual This manual will guide the operation of GE-50576-A. Please read this manual carefully before use to understand all functions of GE-50576-A. Revised 3 JAN 203 - -
Contents Do not use the tool near water or other liquids. Table Of Contents. Safety Precautions... 2 2. Overview... 2 3. GE-50576-A Components... 3 4. Display... 5 5. Operation Instructions... 6 6. Set-up... 7 7. Noise Cancelation... 8 8. Testing Belts... 9 9. Charging Instructions... 9 0. Technical Specifications... 0. Certifications... 0 2. Maintenance... 0 3. Warranty & Service... 0 When performing the test in vehicle, let the engine cool down before testing. CAUTION!! Do not store in a humid area. Do not place heavy objects on the GE-50576-A. Do not wash the tool with liquid cleaners. Wipe with a clean, dry cloth. Store the tool in an area away from heat or direct sunlight. GE-50576-A goes into sleep mode after 5 minutes without operation, but does not power off. Users should perform the power-off operation manually after testing is complete. 2. Overview GE-50576-A Acoustic Belt Tension Tester enables belt tension measurement with no direct contact. GE-50576-A is used to measure the belt tension of engine accessory belt systems and Electronic Power Steering (EPS) steering racks.. Safety Precautions Please read this section carefully for safe operation. WARNING!! Do not drop or allow GE-50576-A to be hit. When the microphone is held close to the belt, belt vibration is captured by the microphone when the belt is plucked, and the frequency is displayed. For more detailed procedures, please consult published service information for the vehicle or component being serviced. Remove the microphone from GE-50576-A after use and place in the storage case. Do not use the tool near flammable substances. - 2 -
3. GE-50576-A Components No Item No Description Model Name / Specification GE-50576-05 Li-Ion Battery 3.7V, 800mA 2 GE-50576-06 STORAGE CASE 3 GE-50576-0 ACOUSTIC BELT TENSION TESTER MATERIAL : PLASTIC DIMENSION(MM) : 60*00*60(mm) DIMENSION : Approx. 20*75*20(mm) 4 GE-50576-04 TOUCH PEN GENERAL RESISTIVE TOUCH PEN 5 GE-50576-03 USB CABLE GENERAL USB CABLE 6 GE-50576-02 MICROPHONE UNI-DIRECTIONAL TYPE, 30CM FLEXIBLE TYPE 7 GE-50576-07 LCD PROTECTION FILM (not shown) 8 GE-50576-08 User Manual (not shown) PROTECTION FILM-4.3 INCH LCD User Operation Manual download from https://gmspecialservicetools.spx.com/tooldetails.aspx?id=6403 9 GE-50576-09 Protective Boot DIMENSION : Approx. 20*75*20(mm) Microphone Power Button 2 Microphone connector (Nut type) 0 Start Button 9 Touch LCD 3 Tool Body 8 Upgrade Button 7 USB Connector 4 DC Adaptor Jack 6 Charge LED 5 Power LED - 3 -
No Name Description Remark Microphone Flexible shaft directional microphone 2 MIC Connector Nut type microphone connector 3 Tool Body Tool Body 4 DC Adaptor Jack AD/DC converter adaptor jack DC 2V, 2A output is recommended when USB charging is User supplied per local requirements not available. 5 Power LED Power status LED : Displays Power status Power on : Blinks Green for 4 seconds, then turns On solid Green Normal status : Solid Green Red Blink : Sleep mode (up to 5 minutes) Green/Red Blink: Timed out Power must be turned Off, then back On 6 Charge LED Charge status LED : Displays Charge status Note: If the unit is powered on while being charged (via DC adapter or USB cable), the charge LED will turn green. Red : Charging Red Blink : Low Battery Green : Charge complete 7 USB Connector USB connection port for charging & firmware update 8 Update Button Depress the update button through the hole in the case when software updates are required. 9 Touch LCD Resistive touch panel LCD display 3.4, 480RGB, 272Dots 0 Start Button Mechanical Start Button Operation is the same as the start button on main display Power Button Mechanical Power on/off (Sliding type) Power On : Slide the button to turn on ( ) Power Off : Slide the button to turn off ( ) Auto Sleep mode: Automatic LCD power-off after 5 minutes without operation. Wakes up when the screen is touched Sleep mode is not the same as Power Off. The processor is active, but the display is off. - 4 -
4. Display 4-3. Set-up Selection Screen 4-. Booting Screen Min/Max Range Booting Image Selection Touch Company Logo Caution Image Return Selection 4-2. Main Screen Battery Status 4-4. Min/Max Range Setting Test Order Measured Value Average Value MIN Range MAX Range MIN (-/+) MAX (-/+) db Indicator Start/Stop Unit Set-up Button Return Save Reset Button Push to Start Test Push to Pause Test, Hold to Resume Test Set-up mode Sound Decibel - 5 -
5. Operation Instructions 5 Remove the microphone from the storage case and carefully connect it to GE-50576-A Touch Start button on the screen or push Start button on the tester body. The button image will change to a red square, and a tone will sound. 2 Slide the power button to turn on the unit. The Power LED will blink, then turn solid green. 6 Pluck the belt (while minimizing background noise) and the result will display on the screen. When a reading is registered on GE-50576-A, a tone will sound, and the start button image changes from 3 In normal operation, the Booting Screen is displayed. Please minimize background noise as much as possible during testing. 7 Please wait to perform the next pluck until the image changes to. When the start/stop button is ready, pluck the belt again. GE-50576-A displays the result and calculated average. 4 4- Main Screen Displayed. Place the microphone close to the belt (approximately cm) without bending the microphone shaft excessively. To ensure proper readings, the range may need to be adjusted to reduce the impact of background noise. Please refer to Section 7, Noise Cancelation for more information. 8 After three readings, the start button image changes to again. To re-test, touch the start button on the screen, or push the mechanical start button on the tool body. - 6 -
9 GE-50576-A can be paused at any time during 2- The st button, allows adjustment of the testing by touching the start button on the tested frequency limits. The min/max threshold screen, or pressing the mechanical start button can be adjusted from 00~500 Hz by touching on the tool body. the left/right. A single touch will move +/- increment, and holding the arrow will move +/- 5 increments. 0 To re-set GE-50576-A, touch or press either start button for more than 3 seconds. All current results will be cleared, and the unit will go back to the st step. 6. Set-up 2-2 When the desired values are displayed, touch the center button to save these settings. A tone will sound to indicate a successful save. Touch the right button to return to the default settings, and the left button to return to the previous menu, To go to the set-up menu, touch the icon on the right. 2-3 To re-calibrate the touch screen, touch the 2 nd button, on the set-up screen. When a + symbol appears on the display, press the center of the +. After 5 steps for each corner and the center, the display will return to 2 the set-up menu. The Set-up menu includes 2 settings such as min/max value and touch screen re-calibration. - 7 -
7. Noise Cancelation 2 To reduce the effects of background noise, the frequency range specification of the belt being measured must be known. Please refer to published service information for the vehicle or component being serviced. If possible, make the measurements in a quiet area. 5 Perform the test again with normal background noise, and adjust threshold again to a tighter range if background noise continues to be an issue. Min : Service information specification 50Hz Max : Service information specification +50Hz 3 If background noise causes interference, touch the set-up button and choose the Min/Max setting menu 4 Adjust the min/max range as follows; Min : Service information specification - 00Hz Max : Service information specification +00Hz - 8 -
8. Testing Belts 9. Charging Instructions Please refer to vehicle service information for belt specifications Engine Accessory Belt 2 As the battery level decreases, the battery status indicator turns off each segment in turn. To charge the battery, turn off the power button of the tester. 2 3 Limited access EPS rack 3 3- Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the bottom of the tool body. When connecting to the USB port, the end of the cable should be inserted correctly to the lap-top computer or USB hub. Some regions may require a DC adapter. In these regions, connect the adaptor to the adaptor jack on the bottom of the tool body. Note: If the unit is powered on while being charged (via DC adapter or USB cable), the charge LED will turn green. Split-case EPS rack - 9 -
0. Technical Specifications Power Supply : Li-Ion Battery Pack, 3.7V, 800mA DC Charge : General USB Charging recommended / 2V AD/DC Adaptor capability Normal Charge Time (battery fully discharged) : 4~5 hours with USB port connection, 2~3 hours with 2V AC/DC adapter Operation Temperature / Humidity 0 ~50 (50F~22F), 80% RH Dimension : 9.7*74.7*8 (mm) Mass : 550g package, 0g body Microphone Length : 30cm. Certifications No Cert. Date Region By FCC 202.6.20 NA SPX, Korea 2 CE 202.6.20 EU SPX, Korea 3 IC 202.6.20 Canada SPX Korea 3 KC 202.6.20 S.Korea SPX, Korea 4 ROHS 202.6.20 Global SPX, Korea 5 WEEE 202.6.20 Global SPX, Korea 2. Maintenance Manually perform Power Off after completing testing Charge until charge LED turns to Green Disconnect the microphone from the tool and store it after use Removing the battery from the tool is recommended when storing GE-50576-A for a long time. 3. Services & Warranty Services - For any issues with GE-50576-A, please contact Warranty SPX Customer Service. - The GE-50576-A Acoustic Belt Tension Tester is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for one year, with the battery and microphone warranted for a period of 90 days from date of purchase. - For any issues outside of the warranty period, please contact SPX Customer Service To Order parts, or speak to a technical service expert, call our Asia technical support line, Region Location TEL Japan China, Taiwan, Hong Kong Korea India All others Oceania North America Central and South America Europe Middle East, Russia Africa Tokyo, Japan Shanghai, China Seoul, Korea New Delhi, India Melbourne, Australia Warren, MI USA Sao Paulo, Brazil Mexico City, Mexico Hamburg, Germany +8 354363620 +86 2 2208 568 +82(0)34579520 +9(0) 457 77 +6(0)395446222 +-800-662-200 +52(0)552595630 +52(0)552595630 / 800-504-5 Direct : 0049 ( 0 ) 682-959 42 Free : 00800 779779 50 0