Description
6,000* “Pro” 4WD eddy-current dynamometer system includes: heavy-duty tube-steel frame and 30″-diameter “dually” wide-roll assemblies (front and rear axle) – with machined-in “traction grooves,” CNC turned and balanced rolls, air brakes, electrically adjustable wheelbase frame with sliding diamond-tread deck plates, floor anchors, vehicle tie downs, dual eddy-current absorbers and controller with overdrives, mechanically-linked (shaft driven) AWD-axle synchronization, dual S-beam load cells, DYNOmite-Pro data-acquisition computers, inductive RPM pickup, DYNO-MAX “Pro” software, auto-load control, weather station, AFR module (with pump), 42″ cooling fan, 28-channel data harness, temperature thermistor, Windows 7®-equipped Dell™ laptop, computer stand, color printer, banner, accessories package, and manual.
| TORQUE TRANSDUCER | |
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Configuration |
Environmentally sealed S-beam load cell |
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Maximum displayed torque |
Unlimited ft-lbs [N-m] − real-time and playback |
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Load-cell range |
Dual 0 to 1,000 pounds [0 to 454 Kg] (other ranges available) |
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Load-cell signal-output gain |
3 millivolts/volt |
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Load-cell resolution |
Better than 0.02% of full-scale accuracy − typical |
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Strain gauges |
Linearized full-bridge strain gauges in balanced Wheatstone bridge |
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Advanced linearization (software) |
User-configurable edit table (interpolated deviation map) |
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System torque resolution |
Better than 0.2% of full-scale accuracy − typical |
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Calibration features |
Semi-automatic calibration of zero offset |
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Drift stabilization |
Ratiometric supply-voltage and temperature compensation |
| ROLLER FRAME | |
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Configuration |
Dual large-diameter ~30″ [~76 cm] (nominal) roll assemblies, with push-button adjustable wheelbase system |
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Mechanical frame construction |
Dual, fully-welded tube-steel frames, floor tracks, anchoring feet, greaseable bearings, and diamond-plate telescoping pit-plate system |
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Track width (max / min) |
96″ [244 cm] maximum, 21″ [53 cm] minimum (with deck plates in place) |
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Absorber coupling |
Overdriven @ 2.37:1 ratio |
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Installation |
In ground (pit plans included) with integral anchoring feet |
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Pneumatic requirements (for air brakes only) |
90 PSI [600 kPa] @ 3 CFM [5 meter^3/hr] |
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Power requirements, frame only |
115-volts AC @ 60-Hertz [or 230-volts @ 50-Hertz] (specify voltage) for wheelbase adjuster |
| AXLE WEIGHT CAPACITIES | |
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Maximum dynamic load |
10,000 pounds [4,526 kg] (per axle) |
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Maximum static load |
10,000 pounds [4,536 kg] (per axle) |
| ROLLS | |
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Effective inertia range |
Medium inertia (to allow absorber simulations) |
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Minimum simulated vehicle mass |
6,400 pounds [1,902 kg] typical (excluding absorption simulation) |
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Minimum balance tolerance |
G2.5 via internal, multi-plane, dynamic spin balancing |
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Steel-roll construction |
Monocoque with 360-degree welded end plates and 100% machine-finished thru-shafting |
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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)* | |
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Industry’s claimed roll-power range* |
6,000 Hp [4,474 KW] |
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Industry’s claimed engine-power range* |
7,500 Hp [5,593 KW] |
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Notice |
*Power capacity is unlimited, but subject to roll diameter-induced tire deformation (safety) and traction (efficiency) limits. |
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Rolling-road’s diameter at tire contact-patch |
~30″ [~76 cm] (see tire manufacturer’s “dyno tire vs. roll-diameter safety guide”) |
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Tire deformation (due to roll’s diameter) |
1½” [38 mm] tire indentation (approximate) required for 5″ contact-patch length on typical automotive tire |
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Maximum displayed power |
Unlimited Hp [Kw] − real-time |
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Maximum inertial power (traction limited) |
Unlimited Hp [Kw] (but subject to roll diameter’s tire deformation and traction limits) |
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Maximum tractive force (traction limited) |
Unlimited lbs-force [kN] (but subject to roll diameter’s tire deformation and traction limits) |
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Typical inertial power range (traction limited) |
20 to 2,700+ Hp (1000 / 1.5″deform*μ*2wd) [14 to 2,014+ KW] limit @ μ = 1.0 |
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Peak steady-state power |
1,900+ Hp [1,416+ KW] initial − cold absorber rating (see absorber’s load chart) |
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Typical steady-state power range / time |
20 to 800+ Hp [14 to 600+ KW] extended − warm absorber rating (see absorber’s load chart) |
| ENGINE (AND ABSORBER) TACHOMETERS | |
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Range |
0 – 32,000+ RPM real-time display (user reconfigurable) |
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Timing reference |
Quartz-crystal calibrated |
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Resolution |
1.0 RPM (typical) |
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Primary RPM signal |
Supports direct connection to most standard vehicle tachometer sources |
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Signal compatibility |
User adjustable trigger voltages − pulse type selectable from ½ to 12 PPR |
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Alternate signal sources |
“Clamp-on” inductive (spark plug, injector, or coil) wire pickup (included) |
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Analog tachometer options |
Optional “cigarette lighter” and optical RPM pickups |
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Digital tachometer options |
Optional OBD-II tachometer interface |
| DYNO SPEEDOMETER | |
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Range |
0.0 – 255.0 MPH [0.0 – 410.0 km/h] − real-time digital (user reconfigurable) |
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Timing reference |
Quartz-crystal calibrated |
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Resolution |
Better than 0.1 roll RPM (typical) |
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Standard signal source |
Hall-effect pulse type for RPM/MPH pickup (standard) |
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Signal compatibility |
User adjustable trigger voltages − pulse type selectable from 1 to 360 PPR standard |
| SPEED RANGE (TIRE DEFORMATION LIMITED) | |
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Rolling-road’s tire contact-patch diameter |
~30″ [~76 cm] (see tire manufacturer’s “dyno tire vs. roll-diameter safety guide“) |
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Roll RPM vs. vehicle speed factor |
11.2 RPM per MPH [7.0 RPM per km/h] |
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Digital speed range |
0 – 255 MPH [0 – 410 km/h] real-time display (user reconfigurable) |
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Safe speed range (tire deformation limited) |
10 – 137 MPH (186sr / 1.5″^.5deform) [16 – 220 km/h] (subject to roll diameter’s tire-deformation limits) |
| LOAD CONTROL (ABSORPTION UNITS ONLY) | |
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Absorber coupling |
Overdriven @ 2.37:1 ratio |
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Absorber speed / RPM regulation |
Electronic auto-load control (closed-loop PID) − with full road-load simulation |
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Absorption method |
Electric air-cooled eddy-current absorbers with pulse-width-modulated DC controllers |
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Automated braking |
Yes − Smart Braking™ (via DYNO-MAX) |
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Bidirectional capable |
Yes |
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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) |
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Roller assembly |
Front and rear axle assemblies each have single wide-roll ~30″ [~76 cm] multi-bearing frames − with overdrive to eddy absorbers |
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Width |
113″ [287 cm] |
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Length (less pit plate) |
180″ [457 cm] |
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Length (with pit plate) |
240″ [610 cm] |
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Height (at roll/ramp deck) |
30″ [76 cm] |
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Height (overall) |
33″ [84 cm] |
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Weight |
12,600 pounds [4,254 kg] (approximate uncrated) |
| DYNAMOMETER CONTROL SOFTWARE | |
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Features |
Too many to list here − review DYNO-MAX specification pages and demo CD download |
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Notable trademarks |
DYNO-MAX, Smart Ratio, Smart Record, Smart Load, Smart Braking, Smart Print, etc. |
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Software versions |
DYNOmite EEPROM version # 9.977 plus DYNO-MAX version #10.23 (included) |
| CONTROL CONSOLE AND PC OPTIONS | |
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Computer housing |
Optional enclosed (EMI/RFI resistant) rolling PC cabinet |
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Monitor |
Optional “Pro” console with genuine Intel-equipped Dell PC and 17″ LCD display |
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Wireless remote operation |
Pocket DYNO-MAX™ − wireless Windows Mobile™ PDA control software (included in DYNO-MAX “Pro“) |
| DATA COLLECTION OPTIONS | |
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Air/fuel ratio monitoring |
Optional 9-19 range AFR exhaust-gas module with portable vacuum pump and tailpipe “sniffer” |
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Dynamometer control software |
Optional DYNO-MAX software packages (see separate specifications page and demo CD) |
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Electronic throttle control |
Optional unit allows PC to throttle road and track driving simulations (dead man or console mount designs) |
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Exhaust-emissions analyzer |
Optional five-gas analyzer (O2, CO, CO2, HC’s, and NOX) via digital DYNO-MAX RS-232 link. |
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OBD-II link |
Optional OBD-II (wired and wireless) interfaces for RPM, MPH, TPI, etc. |
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Temperature monitoring |
Optional oil-temperature “dip stick” thermocouples |
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Weather station module |
Optional weather station provides automatic entry of air temperature, barometric pressure, and relative humidity. |
| OTHER OPTIONS | |
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Self starting |
Optional starter motor and drive kit |
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Ventilation |
Optional 42″ 13,300 CFM (120-volts @ 60-Hertz 1φ) test-bay cooling fan |
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