Regardless of the SEG used, the vehicle has to be properly prepared before the actual measurement procedure or setting is started. This includes correct positioning on the lamp setting station, a detailed visual inspection and also the connecting up of a battery charger.
The next step is to read off the required forward inclination of the cut-off line for the lamp. In the BMW 5 series, this information is located directly on the lamp.
The SEG is now aligned to the vehicle with the aid of laser aiming.
After alignment to the vehicle, the SEG is positioned correctly towards the lamp using the laser pointer.
SEG IV
The test scale shows the measurement of the low beam on the SEG IV. This is set correctly in the example. If the scale deviates upwards or downwards, the lamp must be readjusted accordingly.
SEG V
With the SEG V, the test procedure is initiated via the device menu. Firstly, the vehicle to be tested is selected. The vehicle can be selected from the vehicle database (as in the example) or created manually. In addition, vehicles that have already been tested can be saved in a history and called up at a later date.
The menu is also used to enter the forward inclination angle, to select left-hand or right-hand drive and also to specify the adaptive front headlamp system (AFS).
The low beam test for the right-hand side of the vehicle is initiated by tapping the symbol. After confirming the positioning information, the measurement is taken and the result is displayed directly. In the example, the measurement result is OK.
Once the measurement of the low beam function has been completed, the test for the high beam is carried out accordingly on both devices.
With the SEG V, the measurements carried out are displayed with the date and time once each test has been completed. The results are automatically saved in the measurement history and can be called up again later at any time.
