NoContact Sales Guide

This is a Sales Guide to point out the ADVANTAGES of the FASEP Wheel Alignment System. FAQ NoContact

1. Can NoContact work on a 4 posts lifter? Yes, NoContact can work on any type of platform lifter. It is advisable to carry out the alignment on a lifter with turntables and rear slipping tables.
2. Can NoContact work on a pit? No, NoContact cannot be installed in a pit because the cameras measure from a height of approximately 30 cm. For this case, the specific pit model would be needed which is currently not available.
3. How much space is required for the installation of NoContact? The space required is 90cm on either side of the lifter for the installation of the rails. Click here for more info.
4. Which are the differences between NoContact and R.E.M.O.?
   • STICKERS (NoContact) vs LASER (Remo): The FASEP system uses adhesive “stickers”. Stickers are important to identify accurately the WHEEL BASE (angles and distance from the camera = Toe / Camber and Wheelbase / F+R tracks). The two NoContact cameras perform the following operations:
     • compensate for tolerance in the application of adhesives
     • identifying the wheel centre (F/R)
     The stickers also allow the cameras to measure rotation (steering rotation, wheel rotation) that is why FASEP NoContact can measure LIVE CASTER. The REMO lasers, on the other side, are also needed to:
     • find the wheel by scanning the external profile of the tire (here’s why REMO is much slower than NoContact)
     • identify the wheel base (measuring distances)
     HOWEVER Remo lasers do not work well in all conditions. REMO lasers actually work on the principle of distance measurement by triangulation. This requires a perfect reflection of the laser light. However, laser light does not reflect perfectly on some surfaces. Case 1: we are reported to have measurement problems with polished rims and particularly with black rims. In such cases, when a new circle appears on the market, a laser software tune-up is necessary in case of problems. Case 2: it has been reported that REMO requires updates when a new type of rim is introduced to the market. It seems that the algorithm in Remo works by “recognising” the design / shape of the rim and creating a 3D model of the rim orientation (= wheel alignment angles).
   • LIVE MEASUREMENTS: REMO lasers DO NOT MEASURE ROTATION (steering) This is why REMO does not measure LIVE CASTER.
   • MEASUREMENT TRACKING: REMO ONLY automatically follows the lifter up and down if the alignment is done on a Corghi lifter, whereas the NoContact does the same with ANY LIFTER.
    
5. Which are the differences between ARGOS Cemb and NoContact?
   • READING MEASUREMENTS: CEMB has a considerably lower reading accuracy: with the same fixed rear camera it has to frame a space ranging from the rear of a Smart car to the rear of a Ducato L4, i.e. at least 3-4 metres of framing. This means that the lens works on the edge, i.e. in the zone of maximum optical distortion. In contrast, NoContact always works in front of the wheel, in the optimum position.
   • MEASUREMENT TRACKING: ARGOS works at fixed heights, on the ground or at two metres. NoContact, on the other hand, works at any height and without any interruption thanks to the continuous tracking system.