HD Tri-Axle Dynamometer

Description

Dynamometer system for testing tandem-axle trucks up to 1,000 Hp**. Includes: heavy-duty steel frame and tandem 20″-diameter multi-roll (multiple front/rear wheelbases) assemblies – with machined-in “traction grooves,” pneumatic roller brakes, diamond-tread deck plate, floor anchors, wheel chocks, vehicle tie downs, dual eddy-current absorbers, 220V eddy-current power supply/controllers, electronic S-beam load cells, DYNOmite-Pro data-acquisition computers, DYNO-MAX software, Auto-Load Control, 28-channel data harnesses, temperature thermistor, accessories package, and manual.

TORQUE TRANSDUCER

Configuration

Environmentally sealed S-beam load cell

Maximum displayed torque

Unlimited ft-lbs [N-m] − real-time and playback

Load-cell range

Dual 0 to 1,000 pounds [0 to 454 Kg] (other ranges available)

Load-cell signal-output gain

3 millivolts/volt

Load-cell resolution

Better than 0.02% of full-scale accuracy − typical

Strain gauges

Linearized full-bridge strain gauges in balanced Wheatstone bridge

Advanced linearization (software)

User-configurable edit table (interpolated deviation map)

System torque resolution

Better than 0.2% of full-scale accuracy − typical

Calibration features

Semi-automatic calibration of zero offset

Drift stabilization

Ratiometric supply-voltage and temperature compensation

 

ROLLER FRAME

Configuration

Multiple sets of tandem (linked) small-diameter 20″ [50 cm] (nominal) rolls

Mechanical frame construction

Fully-welded monocoque steel frames, anchoring points, greaseable bearings (pit-plates optional)

Track width (max / min)

106″ [269 cm] maximum, 38″ [97 cm] minimum (with deck plate in place)

Wheelbase (front to rear)

106″ – 150″ [269 cm – 381 cm] − multi-roll accommodates range of wheelbases

Wheelbase (tandem axles)

46″ – 72″ [117 cm – 183 cm] − multi-roll accommodates range of tandem-axle wheel spacing

Absorber coupling

Overdriven @ 2.0:1 ratio 

Installation

Above ground with integral anchoring points (pit-mounting optional)

Ramps

Optional dual heavy-duty, lightweight-aluminum, ramps

Pneumatic requirements

90 PSI [600 kPa] @ 3 CFM [5 meter^3/hr] (for air-brakes and lift-bar options only)

Power requirements, frame only (AWD only)

115-volts AC @ 60-Hertz [or 230-volts @ 50-Hertz] (specify voltage) for wheelbase adjuster

 

AXLE WEIGHT CAPACITIES

Maximum dynamic load

30,000 pounds [13,607 kg] (per axle)

Maximum static load

30,000 pounds [13,607 kg] (per axle)

 

ROLLS

Effective inertia range

Low inertia (to allow absorber simulations)

Minimum simulated vehicle mass

5,100 pounds [2,313 kg] typical (excluding absorption simulation)

Minimum balance tolerance

G2.5 via internal, multi-plane, dynamic spin balancing

Steel-roll construction

Monocoque with 360-degree welded end plates and 100% machine-finished thru-shafting

Roll-to-tire contact area’s surface finish

Machined-in “traction grooves” for maximum grip  (μ > 1.0) and tire life under high-power testing

 

POWER CAPACITY (TRACTION LIMITED)*

Industry’s claimed roll-power range*

3,880 Hp [2,893 KW]

Industry’s claimed engine-power range*

4,850 Hp [3,617 KW]

Notice

*Power capacity is unlimited, but subject to roll diameter-induced tire deformation (safety) and traction (efficiency) limits.

Rolling-road’s diameter at tire contact-patch

~20″ [~50 cm] (see tire manufacturer’s “dyno tire vs. roll-diameter safety guide”)

Tire deformation (due to roll’s diameter)

2¼” [56 mm]  tire indentation (approximate) required for 5″ contact-patch length on typical automotive tire

Maximum displayed power

Unlimited Hp [Kw] − real-time

Maximum inertial power (traction limited)

Unlimited Hp [Kw] (but subject to roll diameter’s tire deformation and traction limits)

Maximum tractive force (traction limited)

Unlimited lbs-force [kN] (but subject to roll diameter’s tire deformation and traction limits)

Typical inertial power range (traction limited)

18 to 1,480+ Hp (1000 / 2.2″deform*μ*2wd) [14 to 1,100+ KW] limit @ μ = 1.0

Peak steady-state power

1,900+ Hp [1,044+ KW] initial − cold absorber rating (also available with higher-rated absorber combinations – see absorber’s load chart)

Typical steady-state power range / time

25 to 750+ Hp [19 to 559+ KW] extended − warm absorber rating (also available with higher-rated absorber combinations – see absorber’s load chart)

 

ENGINE (AND ABSORBER) TACHOMETERS

Range

0 – 32,000+ RPM real-time display (user reconfigurable)

Timing reference

Quartz-crystal calibrated

Resolution

1.0 RPM (typical)

Primary RPM signal

Supports direct connection to most standard vehicle tachometer sources

Signal compatibility

User adjustable trigger voltages − pulse type selectable from ½ to 12 PPR

Alternate signal sources

“Clamp-on” inductive (spark plug, injector, or coil) wire pickup (included)

Analog tachometer options

Optional “cigarette lighter” and optical RPM pickups

Digital tachometer options

Optional OBD-II tachometer interface

 

DYNO SPEEDOMETER

Range

0.0 – 255.0 MPH [0.0 – 410.0 km/h] − real-time digital (user reconfigurable)

Timing reference

Quartz-crystal calibrated

Resolution

Better than 0.1 roll RPM (typical)

Standard signal source

Hall-effect pulse type for RPM/MPH pickup (standard)

Signal compatibility

User adjustable trigger voltages − pulse type selectable from 1 to 360 PPR standard

 

SPEED RANGE (TIRE DEFORMATION LIMITED)

Rolling-road’s tire contact-patch diameter

~20″ [~50 cm] (see tire manufacturer’s “dyno tire vs. roll-diameter safety guide“)

Roll RPM vs. vehicle speed factor

16.87 RPM per MPH [10.48 RPM per km/h]

Digital speed range

0 – 255 MPH [0 – 410 km/h] real-time display (user reconfigurable)

Safe speed range (tire deformation limited)

7 – 125 MPH (186sr / 2.2″^.5deform) [11 – 201 km/h] (subject to roll diameter’s tire-deformation limits)

 

LOAD CONTROL (ABSORPTION UNITS ONLY)

Absorber coupling

Overdriven @ 2.0:1 ratio

Absorber speed / RPM regulation

Electronic auto-load control (closed-loop PID) − with full road-load simulation

Absorption method

Dual electric air-cooled eddy-current absorbers with pulse-width-modulated DC controller (triple eddy-current absorbers optional)

Automated braking

Yes − Smart Braking™ (via DYNO-MAX)

Bidirectional capable

Yes

Front-to-rear axle-speed synchronization

Yes − Electronic Axle Synchronization™ (via DYNO-MAX)

Power requirements (for absorber)

30-amps @ 120-volts AC @ 60-Hertz [or 20-amps @ 240-volts @ 50-Hertz optional] (specify)

 

APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT (DO NOT CAST ANY PITS, ETC. UNTIL SYSTEM IS ON SITE)

Roller assembly

Dual sets of tandem (linked) quad-roll ~20″ [~50 cm] multi-bearing frames − eddy absorbers

Width

138″ [351 cm]

Length (less ramps)

298″ [757 cm] (extended)

Length (with optional ramps)

442″ [1,123 cm] (extended)

Height (at roll/ramp deck)

24½” [62 cm]

Height (overall)

26½” [67 cm]

Weight

18,000 pounds [8,165 kg] (approximate uncrated − less ramps)

 

DYNAMOMETER CONTROL SOFTWARE

Features

Too many to list here − review DYNO-MAX specification pages and demo CD download

Notable trademarks

DYNO-MAX, Smart Ratio, Smart Record, Smart Load, Smart Braking, Smart Print, etc.

Software versions

DYNOmite EEPROM version # 9.977 plus DYNO-MAX version #10.23 (included)

 

CONTROL CONSOLE AND PC OPTIONS

Computer housing

Optional enclosed (EMI/RFI resistant) rolling PC cabinet

Monitor

Optional “Pro” console with genuine Intel-equipped Dell PC and 17″ LCD display

Wireless remote operation

Pocket DYNO-MAX™ − wireless Windows Mobile™ PDA control software (included in DYNO-MAX “Pro“)

 

DATA COLLECTION OPTIONS

Air/fuel ratio monitoring

Optional 9-19 range AFR exhaust-gas module with portable vacuum pump and tailpipe “sniffer”

Dynamometer control software

Optional DYNO-MAX software packages (see separate specifications page and demo CD)

Electronic throttle control

Optional unit allows PC to throttle road and track driving simulations (dead man or console mount designs)

Exhaust-emissions analyzer

Optional five-gas analyzer (O2, CO, CO2, HC’s, and NOX) via digital DYNO-MAX RS-232 link.

OBD-II link

Optional OBD-II (wired and wireless) interfaces for RPM, MPH, TPI, etc.

Temperature monitoring

Optional oil-temperature “dip stick” thermocouples

Weather station module

Optional weather station provides automatic entry of air temperature, barometric pressure, and relative humidity.

 

OTHER OPTIONS

Above-ground vehicle hoist

Optional four-post, adjustable track width, lift − with hydraulic power, control module, and safety air locks

Self starting

Optional starter motor and drive kit

Ventilation

Optional 42″ 13,300 CFM (120-volts @ 60-Hertz 1φ) test-bay cooling fan

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