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Utilizes the power and convenience of
the world-wide standard Windows 7 64-bit (and 32-bit)
operating system − no
archaic DOS or proprietary user interface to learn. |
#1 |
All Microsoft
Windows interface |
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Extensive, context-sensitive, help system including tips
and video tutorials make learning DYNO-MAX's expansive feature
set easy. |
#2 |
HTML-Style
Windows Help |
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Provide hooks for OEM versions of DYNO-MAX in local
languages. |
#3 |
Multiple
Language Tables |
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Sophisticated programming and thread locking truly
utilizes the speed advantage of PCs with more than one,
multi-core and hyper-threaded, processor. |
#4 |
Multi-Processor Threading |
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Makes DYNO-MAX immune to hard-drive access failure
− common when running delicate disk
drives around acoustical shock waves (loud exhaust) or
vibration. |
#5 |
Robust Hard-Drive "Smart Buffering™" |
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Arguably the most powerful,
fast, and
flexible mainstream programming codebase in use today.
Allows our programmers to easily maintain and extend the
power of DYNO-MAX − greatly extending the life of your
financial and learning investment. |
#6 |
Assembly & Microsoft's Visual C++ Code |
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One of DYNO-MAX's most important
benefits. Allows users to audit and actually extend the data
acquisition and control power of the package − just by
modifying or adding your own lines of "code" or equations. |
#7 |
Advanced Formula Editor (end user accessible) |
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User-formula lines may incorporate
complex trigonometric functions including: Sine, Cosine,
Tangent, Arc Sine, Arc Cosine, and Arc Tangent. The flexible
formula engine allows either radian or degree format
equations. |
#8 |
Trigonometric Formula statements
(user) |
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User-formula lines can calculate the
derivative (rate of change) or the integral (sum or
readings) for any channel or other formula. The time
period for calculating derivatives or integrals is also
fully adjustable. |
#9 |
Derivative & Integral Formula
statements (user) |
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User-formula lines can be set to
return the integer (no decimal place) value of any channel
or other formula. This is convenient when a decimal
remainder must be stripped from a returned value. |
#10 |
Integer (INT) Formula statements (user) |
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Complex logic branching is easy with both
nested "If Statements" or "If-Else"
conditional
formula
execution. |
#11 |
Conditional Formula statements (user) |
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DYNO-MAX supports simultaneous capture
and calculation of multiple RPMs (e.g. engine, absorber,
driveshaft or chassis roll) and their intermediary gear
ratios − adds tremendous signal-source flexibility for
returning the desired torque and inertial energy. |
#12 |
Multiple RPM source and Shift
Ratio support |
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Built-in features allow capturing RPM
data well beyond the range of typical internal combustion
engines. Great for situations where high-speed turbines,
etc. must be monitored. |
#13 |
Tach & Servo range
extension to 500,000+
RPM |
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Built-in formula support includes the
ability to display and graph calculated Air/Fuel Ratio from
your airflow and fuel flow data − without writing any custom
equations. |
#14 |
Air/Fuel Ratio Formula |
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Built-in formula support includes the
ability to calculate, display, and graph the engine's
Average Piston Speed from the crankshaft
stroke, rod length, and RPM channel data - without writing
any custom equations. |
#15 |
Average Piston Speed Formula |
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Built-in formula calculates, displays,
and graphs the engine's Average Exhaust Gas
Temperature − without writing any custom
equations. |
#16 |
Average EGT Formula |
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Built-in formula calculates, displays,
and graphs the engine's Average Power −
without writing any custom equations. |
#17 |
Average Power Formula |
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Built-in formula calculates, displays,
and graphs the engine's BMEP (average cylinder pressure)
− without writing any custom equations. |
#18 |
Brake Mean Effective Pressure Formula |
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Built-in formula calculates, displays,
and graphs the engine's VE% −
without writing any custom equations. |
#19 |
Airflow Volumetric Efficiency Formula |
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Built-in formula calculates, displays,
and graphs the engine's BSAC (air efficiency) −
without writing any custom equations. |
#20 |
Brake Specific Air Consumption Formula |
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Built-in formula calculates, displays,
and graphs the engine's BSFC (fuel efficiency) −
without writing any custom equations. |
#21 |
Brake Specific Fuel Consumption Formula |
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Built-in formula calculates, displays,
and graphs the approximate BSAC (from fuel-flow and AFR
data) − without writing any custom
equations. |
#22 |
Estimated BSAC
from GPH*AFR Formula |
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Built-in formula calculates, displays,
and graphs the approximate BSFC (from air-flow and AFR
data) − without writing any custom
equations. |
#23 |
Estimated BSFC from CFM/AFR
Formula |
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Built-in formula calculates, displays,
and graphs the engine's maximum piston acceleration −
without writing any custom equations. |
#24 |
Piston Peak Acceleration Formula |
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User formulas may "latch" onto the
maximum calculated value −
for display and graphing. |
#25 |
"Peak and Hold" Formulas |
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Built-in formula calculates, displays,
and graphs the effective "drawbar force" −
without writing any custom equations. |
#26 |
Chassis-dyno Tractive Force Formula |
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Built-in formula calculates, displays,
and graphs the vehicle's total torque, from separate
torque sources − without writing
any custom equations. |
#27 |
AWD (or split axle) Twin-Torque Source
Formula |
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Built-in formula calculates, displays,
and graphs the vehicle's front/rear torque percentage, from
separate torque sources − without
writing any custom equations. |
#28 |
AWD Torque Split %
Formula |
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Hundreds of built-in formulas provide
easy displaying and graphing from an extensive array of
common and advanced data −
without writing any custom equations. |
#29 |
200+ System & User Editable
Formulas Included |
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Allows listing only the formulas you commonly use in your
daily testing. |
#30 |
"Show Only Favorites" formula filtering |
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Built-in units conversion choices goes
well beyond common internal combustion dyno testing options. |
#31 |
Voltage and Current Formula Units |
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Built-in formula calculates, displays,
and graphs the approximate internal engine friction, from
measured data and and entered parameters −
without writing any custom equations. |
#32 |
Friction power estimates |
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User-adjustable (high and low) scale ranges − for all
analog console meters. |
#33 |
Custom set Console Gauge
ranges |
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User-selectable assignment for displayed formulas − for
all digital and analog console meters. |
#34 |
Customize Console Gauge assignments |
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Built-in, extra, console formats − for
optimizing display requirements, available without the need
for any custom console designing. |
#35 |
Alternate Real-Time
Console designs |
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DYNO-MAX supports multiple program instances, allowing
for running up to four test cells from a single PC and
monitor. |
#36 |
Support for multiple simultaneous
dyno cells |
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Special aspect-ratio preference settings and other design
features allow splitting DYNO-MAX across dual side-by-side
(ultra-wide) Windows monitors − for
maximum console real estate. |
#37 |
Support for Windows 7, Vista, and XP's
dual monitors |
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Allows users to create their own DYNO-MAX control console
configuration. |
#38 |
Console Design Editor |
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Helps when tracking real-time testing from remote
(ultra-quite) control rooms, and adds a real feel for engine
behavior during playback. |
#39 |
Audible Tachometer |
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Fully integrates video (and audio) monitoring, recording
and playback into your DYNO-MAX console and files. |
#40 |
Multimedia (Video & Audio)
capture & playback |
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Share monitor real estate with other running windowed
programs. |
#41 |
Custom (or Windowed) Console Gauge
layout |
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Each analog gauge supports one, two or three
formula-driven needles − plus a digital readout. |
#42 |
Triple needle Analog Gauge
support |
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Digital-only gauges may be intermixed with analog gauges,
in any combination, on consoles. |
#43 |
Digital Gauge support |
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Vertical (bulb-thermometer style) gauge
arrays are available, to display data from multiple formulas
− and may be added to custom consoles. |
#44 |
Multi-Channel Thermometer Gauge support |
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Horizontal, multi-formula, bar type gauge (i.,e. for
EGTs) is standard on default consoles − and may be added to
custom consoles. |
#45 |
Multi-Channel EGT Bar Graph |
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Continuous, real-time, "chart recorder" XY trace graph is
standard on default consoles − and may be added to custom
consoles. |
#46 |
Scrolling Console Trace Charts |
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Continuous, real-time, "scatter plot" graph may be added
to custom consoles. |
#47 |
Scatter Plot Console Charts |
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Previous run's data may be overlaid with real-time,
"chart recorder" XY trace graphing − during recording and
playback. |
#48 |
Real-Time Console Trace Chart
Run Overlaying |
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Enter, calibrate, display, graph, and report data in any
combination of English, Metric, or other units
system. |
#49 |
English, Metric, etc. Units support |
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Calibration may be conducted in different units systems
than the ones used for displaying, graphing, or reporting
data. |
#50 |
Calibrate in English, Metric, etc.
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The decimal precision of displayed formula data may be
reduced, without losing any precision of the actual
calculations. |
#51 |
User defined
display resolution |
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Graphed data (and data-points listings) may be plotted
over time, or any other formula's (e.g. RPM) data, serving as the X-axis
increment. |
#52 |
Step & Time Graph Averaging |
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Sweep test data may, optionally, be graphed and listed in
(user defined) fixed "step" increments. |
#53 |
User definable Step-Averaging
parameters |
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Each data channel may be assigned its own, separate,
amount of (software algorithm based) data dampening −
including control of the algorithms used. |
#54 |
Individually adjustable Channel
Dampening |
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Users may adjust the controls for exponentially applied
spike-filtering algorithms − to insure that only unwanted
glitches are eliminated, while all material transient
behavior is displayed |
#55 |
Exponential Spike Filtering |
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DYNO-MAX's proprietary "Smart Spike™" routines can even
filter out real-time data glitches − without affecting even
very-rapid (genuine) data changes. |
#56 |
Advanced "Smart Spike™" algorithms |
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The data dampening may be assigned to use a special
"high-frequency" dampening routine that eliminates annoying
"fuzz" on graphed lines − without masking any material
transients. |
#57 |
2x (high-frequency) Channel
Dampening |
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Each data channel may be (individually) assigned whether
to use the special 2x (high-frequency) dampening routine,
and/or
custom spike-filtering algorithm parameters. |
#58 |
Configure Spike and 2x
filtering by channel |
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The graph's "magnifying-glass" toolbar icon allows
zooming in to examine even a tiny 0.001 second segment of
graphed data. |
#59 |
Interactive Graph Zoom-In controls |
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The graph's "sliding-hand" toolbar icon allows quickly
sliding around the viewable area of a zoomed-in graph. |
#60 |
Graph Panning Controls |
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DYNO-MAX's unique "Smart Tiling™"
feature opens and tiles just the right
combination of graph and/or data points windows, even for
multiple open runs − with an almost psychic ability to guess
what you wanted to look at. |
#61 |
"Smart Tiling™"
of multiple Graph and
Data windows |
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Manually or automatically add overlay lines to graphs of
multiple runs − with many options to make
the task easier and display results less confusing. |
#62 |
Overlay Graphing of multiple
Runs |
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Automate adding overlay lines to graphs by
using DYNO-MAX's "Smart Overlaying" preferences to
intelligently determine the baseline vs.
overlay data, line styles, etc. |
#63 |
Advanced "Smart-Overlaying™" mode |
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DYNO-MAX may be set to automatically record and graph the
average results from a series of back-to-back test
runs. |
#64 |
Consecutive Pull Averaging |
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Average lines
may be graphed for a series of displayed
(or hidden) run's overlay lines − to help
you concentrate on repeatable differences between changes,
rather than one-time anomalies. |
#65 |
Averaging of Multi-Run Graph
Overlays |
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Variance percentages may be graphed for a series of
displayed (or hidden) run's overlay lines
− to help you better quantify the amount of difference
between tests. |
#66 |
Variance % listing for Multi-Run
Graph Overlays |
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Columnar format test point data reports can be
automatically averaged at the bottom −
especially useful for summarizing the results of lengthy
steady-state-tests. |
#67 |
Averaging of each Data Points listing
column |
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The color of lines (formula results) plotted on graphs,
as well as the displayed line style may be user adjusted.
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#68 |
Configurable Graph line styles
and colors |
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A consistency of color for each formula's plotted graph
lines, text label, legend, etc. is maintained
(automatically) across DYNO-MAX − helping
you instantly recognize the source of a line on a busy
graph. |
#69 |
Color coded Graph line labels and/or
legend |
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Each line in a graph may have a (sticky) annotation
attached − with or without line
leaders and text boxes. |
#70 |
User defined annotation of
individual Graph lines |
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The maximum data value, and its exact
location on any graph line, may be automatically annotated −
on an individual (optional) line-by-line basis. |
#71 |
Auto-annotation of Graph
lines'
peak values |
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One or more unneeded (or distracting) sections of a graph
may be "clipped" from the display
− especially helpful for drilling into the important section
of endurance run graphs and speeding up plotting time.
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#72 |
Graph Clipping controls |
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DYNO-MAX's exclusive "Smart
Clipping" can automatically trim unwanted "tails"
(e.g. throttle down) from the end of graphs. |
#73 |
Auto Clip out Graph "tails" via
"Smart Clipping™" |
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During "Snap Shot" (single-frame)
recording, "Smart Clipping" can automatically
segment the graphed data into individually viewable clips. |
#74 |
"Smart Clipping™" of
"Snap-Shot"
data capture |
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The graph's "eyeglasses" toolbar icon allows instantly
drilling down into a wide array of source information about
each individual point (e.g. millisecond) for a graphed line. |
#75 |
Point & click Graph
point
examination |
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The graph's unique "inquiry slide-bar" toolbar icon
allows dragging a vertical Y-axis across the graph to
display each line's data (at that axis intersection). |
#76 |
Examine Graph points Inquiry
Slide Bar tool |
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The graph's "measurement-divider" (compass) toolbar icon
allows reporting a wide array of statistical data between
any two points on a graph line (e.g. range, slope, data
average, delta time, etc.). |
#77 |
Graph-Line Measurement-Divider tool |
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A built-in border legend displays the
"Peak Hp @ RPM" for the graphed data − a user preference
controls this feature's display. |
#78 |
"Peak Hp @ RPM" noted on Graphs |
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In columnar format test point data reports, the line
containing the peak power is highlighted in a unique color. |
#79 |
Highlighting of Peak Hp in Graph's
Data Points |
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The bottom-X, left-Y, and right-Y graph axis may be
(individually) set to auto scale their range − and/or lock
their minimum display range to zero. |
#80 |
Automatic Graph axis scaling |
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The bottom-X, left-Y, and right-Y graph axis may be
(individually) manually scaled. |
#81 |
Allows user
defined Graph scaling overrides |
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Recorded test run may be stored into a hierarchal Windows
Explorer file-folder structure. |
#82 |
Run Information data storage folders |
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Filenames for recorded test runs may be automatically
assigned with DYNO-MAX's "Smart" file-naming
preference. |
#83 |
"Smart" auto-naming of run
files option |
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File folders for recorded test runs may be automatically
created with DYNO-MAX's "Smart" folder-creation
and folder-naming preference. |
#84 |
"Smart" auto-create of run
sub-folders option |
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Freeform user notes may be attached to saved test run
files and/or appear in reports − full Windows editing
features are supported. |
#85 |
Editable Run Information Notes |
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User notes may be easily edited with standard cut-'n-paste
mouse clicks or keyboard shortcuts. |
#86 |
Cut-'N-Paste
Run Information
Notes and text |
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User input data may be verified for validity (real-time),
and any errors easily corrected, via DYNO-MAX's exclusive
"Range Check" feature. |
#87 |
User configurable
Run Information
Range Checks |
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An extensive (user editable) database of
vehicle
weight's and coast down G's (drag information) is included. |
#88 |
User editable Vehicle
Weight & Drag
database |
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Operators may easily add extra (miscellaneous) test run
data entry (information) fields (text or numeric format). |
#89 |
User defined Run Information
data fields |
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Extra (miscellaneous) test run data entry (information)
fields (for reports, etc.) may even include formula
(equation) results. |
#90 |
User defined Run Information
live Formula
fields |
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Third-party device communication tools, and miscellaneous
run-information formula support, allows entering each run's
setup information from compatible bar
code scanners. |
#91 |
Bar-code scanner text (formula fields)
supported |
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An extensive library of setup combinations (test-run
information, console layout, channel dampening, graph
design, report format, etc.) may be saved for instant recall
of prior test conditions. |
#92 |
Multiple stored
configuration Environments |
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Dozens of test runs may be simultaneously opened for
comparisons, back to back replays, side-by-side window
tiling, etc. |
#93 |
Allows multiple
open Runs |
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The format of printed reports may be extensively
customized, and saved for reuse, with the included Report
Design Editor. |
#94 |
Custom Report
Editor & Designer |
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Report data may be assigned to logical groups (sections)
to allow instant on-the-fly modification of outputted report
fields at print time. |
#95 |
Control printing of Report
fields by Group |
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Printed reports are automatically configured to include
your company's name in the bold heading section. |
#96 |
Prints "your Company's Name"
on Reports |
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Printed reports may be customized to include your
company's color logo or graphic image. |
#97 |
Can print "your Company's Logo"
on Reports |
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Printed graphs may be customized to include your
company's color logo or graphic image. |
#98 |
Can print "your Company's Logo"
on Graphs |
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DYNO-MAX's exclusive "Smart Print" feature allows
automatic or one-click outputting or your preferred
combination of graphs, data-points listings, and/or report. |
#99 |
"Smart Print™" one-click
Quick Printing |
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Graph data points may be copied, and pasted into other
applications, directly from DYNO-MAX's screens. |
#100 |
'Copy to Clipboard' of Graph
and/or Data Points |
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The real-time or recorded values from any of DYNO-MAX's
built-in, or user's custom, formulas may be displayed,
graphed, or listed in columns for analysis. |
#101 |
A Formula's results may be Graphed and/or Listed
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Columnar data-points listing
may be sorted (high to low or vice versa) for any listed
formula − with just one mouse click. |
#102 |
Sort data result by
any Formula |
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The software can automatically compensate for the affect
of weather conditions on test power and torque data (even
during real-time) − using the SAE Standard
(J607) correction rules, as well as many other
methods. |
#103 |
Atmospheric correction - STD |
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The software can automatically compensate for the affect
of weather conditions on test power and torque data (even
during real-time) − using the SAE
(J1349)
correction rules, as well as many other methods. |
#104 |
Atmospheric correction - SAE |
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The software can automatically compensate for the affect
of weather conditions on test power and torque data (even
during real-time) − using the DIN
correction method, as well as many other standards. |
#105 |
Atmospheric correction - DIN |
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The software can automatically compensate for the affect
of weather conditions on test power and torque data (even
during real-time) − using the JIN
correction method, as well as many other standards. |
#106 |
Atmospheric correction - JIS |
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The software can automatically compensate for the affect
of weather conditions on test power and torque data (even
during real-time) − using the ECE
correction method, as well as many other standards. |
#107 |
Atmospheric correction - ECE |
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The software can automatically compensate for the
engine's (estimated) internal friction when applying
atmospheric correction rules − in accordance with the SAE
and other standards bodies rules. |
#108 |
Friction compensation |
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The software can automatically compensate for the effects
of inertial energy during engine and chassis dynamometer
testing − DYNO-MAX can easily deal with components
accelerating at different rates due to gear ratios in the
drivetrain. |
#109 |
Inertial compensation |
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The inertia for rotating shafts,
flywheels, drums, and similar driveline components may be
easily determined using DYNO-MAX's built-in inertia
calculator − more complex engine assemblies and
absorber inertias may be looked up in the calculator's
database. |
#110 |
Cylindrical Component Inertia
Calculator |
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The inertia calculator includes a
pendulum-method tool for field-testing the inertia of items
like chassis-dynamometer rolls, etc. − this method
may even be used with the rolls still in the dynamometer. |
#111 |
Pendulum Inertia
Calculator |
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The appropriate constant for
determining the ratio of roll-shaft or absorber RPM to
vehicle velocity (i.e. for chassis dyno speedometer
calibration) may be easily determined using DYNO-MAX's
built-in Vehicle Speed Factor Calculator. |
#112 |
Speed Factor Calculator |
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Frictional, windage, and viscous test losses may be
corrected for using DYNO-MAX's advanced parasitic loss
compensation inputs and formulas − separate
compensation parameters are maintained for the dynamometer
itself and the tested engine (or vehicle). |
#113 |
Parasitic Loss compensation |
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DYNO-MAX's advanced parasitic loss compensation includes
inputs and formulas for those engine (or vehicle)
drive train losses which vary in proportion to the applied
power levels − non-linear loss curves are supported. |
#114 |
Driveline % Loss compensation |
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DYNO-MAX's advanced parasitic loss compensation includes
inputs and formulas for those dynamometer drive train
losses which vary in proportion to the applied power levels
− non-linear loss curves are supported. |
#115 |
Dyno % Loss compensation |
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The parasitic-loss correction algorithms allow easy
adjustment for exponentially shaped loss curves −
self-documenting, user-editable, formulas and edit tables
are even available for dealing with unique loss-behavior
curves. |
#116 |
Exponential loss
compensation |
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Approximate "Estimated Flywheel Power" is available
(for
chassis testing) via DYNO-MAX's built-in formulas and
parameter fields − these self-documenting calculations
are in contrast to the secrete "black-box" data
manipulations of other "dyno" brands. |
#117 |
Chassis dyno "Estimated Flywheel Hp" |
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Every console formula, analog needle, or digital gauge
may carry multiple high/low (conditional) alarm set-points
and actions − this includes visual gauge color changes, text
warnings, voice alerts, relay and servo actions, etc.
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#118 |
Set Gauge Alarm
& Limit actions |
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Console alarm functions may be conditioned on (one or
more) simple, or highly advanced, formula-based rules and
monitored inputs − full if-else logic branching and nesting
is supported. |
#119 |
Set complex conditional Alarm
& Limit actions |
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Console alarms may include a wide array of distinct (by
individual alarm) alarm sounds − including specific voice
alerts like "...exhaust-temperature over limits...". |
#120 |
Audible Alarms and Voice Warnings |
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DYNO-MAX can report what was happening just before, or
shortly after, an alarm occurred − even if you were not
recording data at the time the actual even occurred! |
#121 |
Alarms capture previous 30-second
"History" buffer |
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Operators may define console key "Panic Button"
alarm actions to shut down an ongoing
test, the engine itself, ventilation fans, pumps, etc. |
#122 |
Configurable "Panic Button" actions |
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Operators may define console and formula alarm actions to
activate or de-activate test-cell hardware. |
#123 |
User
Editable external
Start|Stop
switch actions |
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Console alarms may be user configured to automatically
handle actions like applying deacceleration braking upon
end-of-test or other pre-defined test conditions. |
#124 |
Automatic End-of-Test "Emergency
Brake" actions |
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DYNO-MAX's exclusive "Black-Box" feature maintains an
emergency logger that can create a graph, or replay, the
last several-minutes of dyno operation − even if you forgot to
record the test! |
#125 |
"Black Box™" (flight recorder) continuous logging |
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DYNO-MAX includes the most extensive on-line help system
(fully context sensitive) in the entire industry − get help
on almost any topic without ever opening its (1,500+ page)
manual. |
#126 |
Context sensitive
Help system |
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Convenient toolbar shortcuts are provided for virtually every frequent DYNO-MAX menu operation. |
#127 |
Toolbar
icons |
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Extensive (context aware) right-click menu hierarchy
makes performing most common DYNO-MAX functions smooth and
efficient. |
#128 |
Right-click
mouse menus |
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Full "Alt," "Ctrl," and function-key menu shortcuts speed
program operation for experienced DYNO-MAX users − all are
conveniently documented right on their equivalent menu
listings. |
#129 |
Keyboard menu Shortcuts |
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Hardware relays may be user assigned to various console
buttons, alarms, or custom conditional formulas. |
#130 |
Assignable Relay-Button actions |
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The default (displayed) names of many
console buttons may be overwritten (and saved by individual
operator), without ever invoking the Console Design Editor. |
#131 |
User Editable Console Button Text
Labels |
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Multiple sliders can be added to the
console as controls for formula inputs and digital-to-analog
hardware-device control. |
#132 |
User configurable Console
Slide-Bar
D/A controls |
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DYNO-MAX's neat "Smart Ratio" feature
makes it a snap to calibrate a vehicle's tachometer (thru
numerous driveline gear ratios) to that of the
dynamometer's. |
#133 |
"Smart Ratio™" tachometer matching |
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DYNO-MAX's propriety "Smart Load"
feature aids engine-dyno operators initially loading
an engine against an "empty" water-brake absorber
− it applies a light load, preventing engine runaway,
as the user throttles the engine up to their initial hold
RPM. |
#134 |
"Smart Load™" servo pre-loading assist |
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DYNO-MAX provides road-load simulation absorber
control for chassis (or engine) dynamometers −
algorithms compensate for (vehicle specific) aerodynamic,
frictional, and parasitic drag losses, as well as (user
definable) road grade, etc. |
#135 |
Simulated Road Load control support |
|
DYNO-MAX's advanced "Smart Record"
feature can begin, end, save, or discard data recordings
based on a almost unlimited array of (user defined) trigger
points. |
#136 |
"Smart Record™" data logging trigger |
|
Multiple trigger-point conditions may be user defined for
DYNO-MAX's "Smart Record" feature
− used in conjunction with the program's
other preferences and formulas, an entire day's recording,
files saving, and report printing may be totally automated. |
#137 |
Set complex "Smart Record™"
triggers |
|
DYNO-MAX supports manual load control, or numerous
automated electronic servo-stepper valves (inlet or outlet),
AC-drives, or eddy-current control options. |
#138 |
Electronic Load Control Servo option
supported |
|
DYNO-MAX supports manual throttle control, or various
automated electronic throttle control options. |
#139 |
Electronic Throttle option supported |
|
The latest Windows-Mobile PDAs and cellphones may be used
to wirelessly control DYNO-MAX's operation using
the included "Pocket DYNO-MAX" remote
control program |
#140 |
Support for "Pocket DYNO-MAX™"
Remote Control |
|
Multiple remote, network-access, connections into a
DYNO-MAX session are supported via
the included "Remote DYNO-MAX" Windows-based (compact) control
applet − internet access is even supported for appropriately configured networks. |
#141 |
"Remote DYNO-MAX" Network Viewer
included |
|
Dozens of additional simple control relays may be
supported via adding, one or more, optional "dynoMATE" relay
control boards. |
#142 |
Support for optional "dynoMATE
Relay Controller" |
|
Besides console keyboard or program control of test RPM,
DYNO-MAX supports simply clicking on the appropriate console
digital readout or analog gauge − to pull the current test
hold RPM up or down. |
#143 |
Mouse-Button RPM Control |
|
DYNO-MAX's advanced "Smart Braking" is able to
automatically modify and scale the rate of end-of-test
chassis dynamometer braking based on current test speeds. |
#144 |
Chassis-Dyno
"Smart Braking™" |
|
Built-in automated test modes include the popular RPM
"sweep test" − with easy, user defined, control over
starting RPM, sweep rate, end of test RPM, curve shape, etc. |
#145 |
Automated "Sweep Test" load control support |
|
Built-in automated test modes include the popular RPM
"step test" − with easy, user defined, control over starting
RPM, step increment, end of test RPM, end-of-test braking,
etc. |
#146 |
Automated "Step Test" load control support |
|
Automated tests may include output
control over additional (supported) servos, stepper motors,
or 0-5 volt devices. |
#147 |
Automated test support for
optional servos |
|
Built-in automated test modes include a specialized
"break-in test" wizard − with easy, user defined, control
over RPM change points, throttle settings, step durations,
randomness, burst behavior, etc. |
#148 |
Automated "Break-In" test support |
|
Built-in automated test modes include a specialized
"life-cycle test" wizard − with easy, user defined, control
over RPM change points, throttle settings, frequency and
number of cycles, curve shape, etc. |
#149 |
Automated "Life Cycle" test support |
|
Built-in automated test modes include a specialized
"drag/shift test" wizard − with easy, user defined, control
over staging RPM, shift points, gear change ratios, throttle
behavior, vehicle weight, ET, trap speed, etc. |
#150 |
Automated "Drag/Shift" test support |
|
Built-in automated test modes include a specialized
"road-cycle test" wizard − with easy, user defined, control
over speed change points, throttle settings, frequency and
number of cycles, curve shape, etc. |
#151 |
Automated
"Road Cycle" (Hills) test support |
|
Built-in automated test modes include the popular
"road-sweep test" − with easy, user defined, control over
starting speed, sweep rate, end of test speed, curve shape,
etc. |
#152 |
Automated
"Sweep MPH (Km/h)"
test support |
|
Built-in automated test modes include a specialized
"fuel-injection-mapping test" wizard − with easy, user
defined, control over target air/fuel ratio values,
throttle-percentage points, RPM steps, settling time,
cool-down periods, etc. |
#153 |
Automated "Fuel Injection Mapping"
test support |
|
DYNO-MAX includes an extensive tool-set for customizing
automated test behavior, or designing complex tests from
scratch − with its logic branching and conditional formula
support it is almost like a programming language within a
program. |
#154 |
Custom Automated Test Editor |
|
Branching logic support in
Custom Test Editor |
#155 |
Branching logic support in
Custom Test Editor |
|
Its easy to learn to use the power of the automated test
editors toolset because it includes the ability to back-out
of the most complicated batch edits of multiple control
lines − undo and redo extends to multiple levels of edits. |
#156 |
Undo/Redo in Automated Test Editor |
|
Automated tests may be exported to, or imported from,
Microsoft's Excel program − this allows complex tests to be
designed or edited offline. |
#157 |
Excel to Auto-Test Editor exchange |
|
RPM "sweep tests" may be created using
either linear or exponential curve rates of
acceleration − exponentially decreasing acceleration provides
a more realistic simulation of most "real-world" engine
operation.. |
#158 |
Linear & Exponential
Sweep Rate selections |
|
Bidirectional, third-party data device communications,
between local or remote (networked) data devices is
supported via simple ASCII format first-in first-out (FIFO)
files − exchange is language, network, and protocol
neutral. |
#159 |
Pass data/control to user's program via FIFO files |
|
Automated tests may be written to
pass, conditional (user defined) notification messages to
console operators during tests − messages appear in
Windows pop-up dialog boxes. |
#160 |
User defined Automated Test
Popup Messages |
|
Several third-party and DYNOmite data-acquisition (or
control) boards may be simultaneously interfaced for
communications with DYNO-MAX. |
#161 |
Support for multiple data-acquisition
boards |
|
DYNO-MAX is able to interface with, calibrate, read,
display, and
record from any of the available DYNOmite transducers. |
#162 |
All DYNOmite transducers supported |
|
DYNO-MAX supports capturing both torque and shaft
temperature data from the DYNOmite rotary torque
transducers − both its 0-5 volt output and digital-SPI
interface are supported. |
#163 |
DYNOmite rotary-torque transducer
support |
|
DYNO-MAX supports capturing g-force data from the
DYNOmite accelerometers − estimated vehicle power and speed
readings may also be derived from the accelerometer's data. |
#164 |
DYNOmite accelerometer
support |
|
DYNO-MAX supports calibrating and capturing engine
detonation intensity data from the DYNOmite knock-sensor
module. |
#165 |
DYNOmite Knock Sensor module support |
|
DYNO-MAX supports calibrating and capturing the
DYNOmite-Pro's spark-advance
option − for measuring real-time ignition-timing
curves. |
#166 |
DYNOmite-Pro Spark
Advance
option support |
|
DYNO-MAX Pro+ supports capturing real-time injector
voltages and durations via high-speed encoders and PCI bus
cards. |
#167 |
DYNOmite-Pro
Injector Duration option support |
|
DYNO-MAX can interface with virtually
any, third-party or DYNOmite, air/fuel-ratio (wide-band
O2) 0-5 volt modules. |
#168 |
DYNOmite AFR( 0-5 volt) module support |
|
DYNO-MAX digitally interfaces with
DYNOmite air/fuel-ratio (wide band O2)
modules − eliminating multiple sources of
digital-to-analog, and analog-to-digital, conversion errors. |
#169 |
DYNOmite AFR (Digital RS232) module
support |
|
DYNO-MAX digitally interfaces with
DYNOmite five-gas exhaust analyzers for real-time display
and capture of O2, CO, CO2,
HC’s, and NOX emissions data. |
#170 |
DYNOmite
5-gas exhaust analyzer
RS232 support |
|
A powerful channel-calibration
interface (for any system of units) simplifies connecting
almost any third-party sensor to
your data-acquisition system − compensations for transducer
offset, gain, exponential behavior, etc. are all easily
applied. |
#171 |
Third-party
transducer calibration support |
|
Compensation for non-linear sensor
output is easy to apply using DYNO-MAX's powerful edit-table
tools − deviation maps may be
created directly within the tool (as absolute, deviation, or
percentage values) or imported from Excel, or other
programs. |
#172 |
Non-linear
transducer Map Table Editor |
|
DYNO-MAX digitally interfaces with
DYNOmite OBD-II (vehicle scan-tool
ports) via
RS-232 (or USB with adapter)
cabling − numerous OBD-II
supporting .daq files and formulas are included.
|
#173 |
DYNOmite OBD-II (scan
tool port)
wired support |
|
DYNO-MAX digitally interfaces with
DYNOmite OBD-II Pro (vehicle scan-tool
ports) via a
Bluetooth wireless link − numerous
OBD-II supporting .daq files and formulas are included.
|
#174 |
DYNOmite OBD-II Pro (scan
tool port)
wireless support |
|
DYNO-MAX supports a wireless link to
DYNOmite data acquisition computers (DAQs) equipped with our Bluetooth transceiver port option.
|
#175 |
Wireless DYNOmite Bluetooth
Transceiver support |
|
DYNO-MAX includes a powerful RS-232
communication tool set for defining digital interfaces with
many third-party (RS232)
data-acquisition
(DAQ) devices − both binary and ASCII formats,
initialization strings, and checksum schemes are supported. |
#176 |
Third-party
(RS232) data-acquisition
support |
|
Most third-party servos, accepting 0-5 volt control, may
be interfaced, with or without onboard
PID (proportional, integral, and derivative) logic −
DYNO-MAX also includes (PC-based) PID load-control formulas,
for supporting "dumb" servos. |
#177 |
Third-party
0-5 volt PID load control
servo support |
|
DYNO-MAX's RS-232 communication tool
set allows digital interfaces with compatible third-party
(RS232) control devices − both binary and ASCII
formats, initialization strings, and checksum schemes are
supported. |
#178 |
Third-party
(RS232) controller
support |
|
DYNO-MAX interfaces with many National Instruments
brand DAQ boards running NI-DAQmx 9.02 (or later) via
Measurement and Automation Explorer − this allows
incorporating a wide array of precision, high-speed,
transducers to your system. |
#179 |
"National Instruments"
NI-DAQmx 9.02
(and later) support |
|
DYNO-MAX 2000 interfaces with compatible National
Instruments brand DAQ boards running
NI-DAQmx 7.3.1 via Measurement and
Automation Explorer − this allows incorporating an
array of precision, high-speed, transducers to your system. |
#180 |
"National Instruments"
NI-DAQmx 7.3.1 support |
|
DYNO-MAX PRO+ supports the DYNOmite "oscilloscope" option
− allows capture and graphing high speed engine data on a
degree-by-degree basis − sampling rates of over 1,000,000
hertz are available. |
#181 |
High speed "Oscilloscope"
module support |
|
DYNO-MAX PRO+ supports the DYNOmite cylinder-pressure
mapping ("oscilloscope") option − allows capture and
graphing of degree-by-degree data on combustion pressures,
rise time, detonation behavior, cylinder-to-cylinder
variations, etc. |
#182 |
DYNOmite combustion-chamber pressure
mapping support |
|
DYNO-MAX PRO+ supports high-speed transducer mapping via
the DYNOmite "oscilloscope" option − allows capture and
graphing of degree-by-degree transient data on numerous
mechanical and electrical engine systems. |
#183 |
Ignition, injector, valve-train, etc.
mapping support |
|
DYNO-MAX PRO+ graphing support
includes Fast Fourier Transform algorithms for applying
advanced mathematical analysis to captured test data
− FFT analysis pulls important frequency patterns out of,
otherwise, random looking graph data. |
#184 |
FFT Advanced Data Analysis graphing |
|
DYNO-MAX PRO+ graphing support
includes Histogram algorithms for creating data distribution
plots of captured test data −
Histogram analysis pulls density patterns out of,
otherwise, random looking graph data. |
#185 |
Histogram Advanced Data Analysis
graphing |
|
DYNO-MAX PRO+ graphing support
includes 3D (Z-axis) capabilities for plotting an extra
dimension of captured test data − three-dimensional
analysis is useful for fuel-injection mapping data that is
both RPM and throttle dependant. |
#186 |
3D (Z-axis) graphing |
|
DYNO-MAX interfaces with many GPS devices, that are NMEA-compatible
and RS-232 equipped, for reporting
vehicle speed and real-time location during on-board testing
− this even allows real-time plotting of vehicle
position on the console trace chart. |
#187 |
GPS (NMEA) velocity, location,
& trace support |
|
DYNO-MAX interfaces with the popular, RS-232 equipped,
"Stalker" radar-gun for reporting
vehicle speed during on-board testing
− this is especially useful for marine (boat)
data-acquisition projects. |
#188 |
"Stalker" radar-gun
support |
|
DYNO-MAX offers both manual or automatic checking of the
Land & Sea, web support site, for available DYNO-MAX program
updates − this update tool can also download and install
compatible updates for you. |
#189 |
Auto-check
Internet Support Site for updates |
|
DYNO-MAX includes data in its run information files'
format to support usage of XP Explorer's extended
file-properties field tags − no need to actually open
DYNO-MAX to reveal many identifying pieces of information
about each .run file. |
#190 |
Utilizes XP Explorer's File Properties
field tags |
|
DYNO-MAX's unique Run Manager
interface supports drag-'n-drop opening of runs from your
test data base − this simplifies and speeds program
operation. |
#191 |
"Run Manager" Drag-'N-Drop
opening of Runs |
|
DYNO-MAX's unique Run Manager
interface supports drag-'n-drop graphing of runs from your
test data base − this simplifies and speeds data
analysis. |
#192 |
"Run Manager"
Drag-'N-Drop
overlaying of Graphs |
|
Later versions of DYNO-MAX can still (directly) open,
read, and save legacy "DYNO-MAX for Windows" in the current
(expanded) DYNO-MAX file format − no need to leave your old
test data behind. |
#193 |
Reads older
"DYNO-MAX for Windows" Runs |
|
All test run data is saved
in DYNO-MAX's
highly-compressed format, using extremely-fast compression
algorithms − even lengthy test files, embodying huge
amounts of channel data, require only modest storage space. |
#194 |
Save
Runs in compressed
DYNO-MAX format |
|
DYNO-MAX's amazing (proprietary) "Smart
Search" (fuzzy-logic) tool finds the
exact run you are looking for, within a test database of
thousands of pulls − even if you misspell
(or miss enter) a few criteria, Smart Search can find the right
run. |
#195 |
"Smart Search™"
(fuzzy) Runs
database searching |
|
DYNO-MAX's
"Smart Search" tool offers
extra fields for refining search criteria to isolate just a
certain set of runs out of a test database of thousands of
pulls − ideal when you want to examine a few runs,
with some similar characteristics. |
#196 |
"Smart Search™"
(advanced)
database searching |
|
DYNO-MAX Pro+ test run data may also
be simultaneously stored in the (universally supported)
ASCII .csv (comma separated values) format − this
allows sharing data with almost any database or spreadsheet
program in the world. |
#197 |
Save
Runs in ASCII (.csv) format (also) |
|
DYNO-MAX Pro+ test run data may also
be simultaneously stored in Microsoft's popular Excel (.xls)
file format − this allows sharing and analyzing data
with the world's most popular spreadsheet program |
#198 |
Save
Runs in Excel (.xls) format
(also) |
|
DYNO-MAX Pro+ test run data may also
be simultaneously stored in Microsoft's popular Access (.mdb)
file format − this allows integrating data with the
multitude of programs that read and write Access data bases. |
#199 |
Save
Runs in native Access (.mdb)
format (also) |
|
DYNO-MAX Pro+ can exchange data with
Microsoft's Excel, in Real-Time, via a DDE (dynamic data
exchange) OLE (object linking and embedding) bond −
watch as either program immediately responds to changes made
in the other. |
#200 |
Real-Time DDE via OLE support for
Excel |
|
DYNO-MAX supports exporting of its raw
(calibrated) channel data into Microsoft's popular Excel (.xls)
file format − this allows analyzing test data, prior
to dampening, filtering, or formula manipulation, with the
world's most popular spreadsheet. |
#201 |
Export raw data in native Excel
(.xls) format |
|
DYNO-MAX supports exporting of its raw (calibrated) channel
data into the ASCII comma-separated-values (.csv) format − this allows analyzing test
data, prior to dampening, filtering, or formula
manipulation, with many third-party tools. |
#202 |
Export raw data in ASCII (.csv)
format |
|
DYNO-MAX supports exporting of
high-level (formula derived) graph data into Microsoft's
popular Excel (.xls) file format − this allows
analyzing graphed data with the world's most popular
spreadsheet. |
#203 |
Export Graph
points in native Excel (.xls)
format |
|
DYNO-MAX supports exporting of high-level (formula derived)
graph data into the ASCII comma-separated-values (.csv) format − this allows
analyzing graphed data with with many third-party tools. |
#204 |
Export Graph
points in ASCII (.csv) format |
|
DYNO-MAX supports exporting any of its
displayed graphs into Microsoft's popular Windows
Metafile (.wmf) format − this allows
e-mailing of graphs in a form that almost any recipient can
click-to-open for review. |
#205 |
Export Graphs in Windows Metafile
format |
|
Graphed test run data may be clipped, one (or more)
unwanted sections cut out, and then saved as a separate new
run − allows easily separating multiple pulls from a lengthy
session into discrete test run files.
|
#206 |
Export Clipped Graph's data as New Run |
|
DYNO-MAX supports importing
third-party, ASCII .csv (comma separated values) format,
data as raw channel data − allows converting test
data, captured in other programs, into DYNO-MAX runs for
saving and analyzing with its powerful tools. |
#207 |
Import Run Data in ASCII (.csv) format |
|
A built-in "E-mail Current Run
to recipient" menu selection (Send To:)
allows mailing all pertinent files, for the selected run, to
your customer − this allows them
to analyze their run themselves, using the free (demo)
DYNO-MAX download. |
#208 |
Integrated Send To:
E-mail Run Data to Customer |
|
A built-in "E-mail Current Run
to Land & Sea" menu selection (Send To:)
allows mailing all pertinent files, for the selected run, to
our priority support team − this allows
them to analyze, and comment on, your setup or questions. |
#209 |
Integrated Send To:
E-mail Run Data to Support |
|
A built-in "Zip Current Run for
E-mailing to Owner" menu selection (Send
To:) allows transferring all pertinent files, for the
selected run, to your customer − this allows
them to analyze their run themselves, using the free (demo)
DYNO-MAX download. |
#210 |
Integrated Zip Run Data for
transfer to Customer |
|
A built-in "Zip Current Run for
E-mailing to Support" menu selection
(Send To:) allows transferring all pertinent files, for the
selected run, to our priority support team − this
allows them to analyze, and comment on,
your setup or questions. |
#211 |
Integrated Zip Run Data for
transfer to Support |
|
A built-in "Demo-Mode" uses
DYNO-MAX's formulas to generate sample test data to simulate
DYNOmite data-acquisition readings − using the simulation
helps you learn basic DYNO-MAX features without needing to
run an engine. |
#212 |
Demo-Mode Simulation |
|
DYNO-MAX has built-in support for all Windows
RS232 (serial port) to DYNOmite DAQ communications − no
additional driver support (or Windows-level port
configuration) is required for our RS-232 communication
modes. |
#213 |
Includes 200-HZ RS232 Serial Drivers |
|
The DYNO-MAX CD (or download) includes our 2.0 version
(VeriSign signed) Windows 32-bit USB 1,000 Hz-mode
DYNOmite-DAQ drivers − no other third-party drivers are
required for our USB communication modes. |
#214 |
Includes 1,000-HZ 32-bit
USB Drivers |
|
The DYNO-MAX CD (or download) includes our 2.0 version
(VeriSign signed) Windows 64-bit USB 1,000 Hz-mode
DYNOmite-DAQ drivers − no other third-party drivers are
required for our USB communication modes. |
#215 |
Includes 1,000-HZ 64-bit
USB Drivers |
|
The old "DYNO-MAX for Windows" (long ago discontinued)
version was Microsoft Windows 3.1 (also discontinued)
compatible. |
#216 |
Approved Windows 3.1 Compatible |
|
The "DYNO-MAX 2000" (now discontinued) version was
Windows 2000, 98, Me, and NT (also discontinued)
compatible. |
#217 |
Approved Windows 2000, 98, Me, and NT
Compatible |
|
DYNO-MAX
2010
version is fully Windows 7, Vista, and XP compatible. |
#218 |
Approved Windows 7, Vista, and XP Compatible |
|
DYNO-MAX supports 32-bit PCs and their compatible Windows
operating systems. |
#219 |
Full Support for 32-bit PCs |
|
DYNO-MAX
2010
supports 64-bit (or 32-bit) PCs and their compatible Windows
7 or Vista operating systems. |
#220 |
Full Support for 64-bit PCs |
|
This DYNO-MAX
version is able to interface with, calibrate, read,
display, and
record from early DYNOmite-I Data Acquisition Computers (DAQs). |
#221 |
DYNOmite-I DAQ Compatible |
|
This DYNO-MAX
version is able to interface with, calibrate, read,
display, and
record from early DYNOmite-II Data Acquisition Computers (DAQs). |
#222 |
DYNOmite-II DAQ Compatible |
|
This DYNO-MAX
version is able to interface with, calibrate, read,
display, and
record from DYNOmite-Basic Data Acquisition Computers (DAQs). |
#223 |
DYNOmite-Basic DAQ Compatible |
|
This DYNO-MAX
version is able to interface with, calibrate, read,
display, and
record from the latest DYNOmite-Pro Data Acquisition
Computers (DAQs). |
#224 |
DYNOmite-Pro DAQ Compatible |
|
This DYNO-MAX
version is able to interface with, calibrate, read,
display, and
record from the advanced DYNOmite-Pro+ Data Acquisition
Computers (DAQs). |
#225 |
DYNOmite-Pro+ DAQ Compatible |
|
The software can automatically compensate for the affect
of weather conditions on test power and torque data (even
during real-time) − using your-own Custom (user
created)
correction algorithms, as well as many other industry-standard
methods. |
#225 |
DYNOmite-Pro+ DAQ Compatible |