New wireless mouse pointer
Now you can control DYNO-MAX 2000 remotely during motorcycle or automotive chassis dyno testing. Eliminates the need for having access to the computer’s keyboard from the vehicle’s seat. All you need is to be able to see the DYNO-MAX 2000 “Pro” Chassis Console’s large button screen.
Works with Windows XP, 2000, Me, and 98 on PC’s that have a USB or standard PS/2 (5-pin DIN) mouse port. No external power hook-up is required. Thumb Wheel track ball and 3-button design provides for full control of most applications. Receiver module has its own indicator light too.
DYNO-MAX Version 9.32…
The 2004 update of DYNO-MAX 2000 is available for downloading. DYNO-MAX 2000 Version 9.32 SP #0 is our most powerful release ever! It adds several new features beyond 9.3’s, including: support for the DYNOmite Exhaust Measuring System (see separate article on following page), DYNOmite-Pro’s new Spark Advance option, enhanced Smart Load algorithms, and a couple of other minor tweaks. This release is available in the DYNO-MAX Support area for free downloading (to 9.0 through 9.31 licensees under a current support plan).
Additionally, both “joules/sec” and “cal/sec” units are now available in the Formula Listing as “Power” Units Type choices. A new digital link to our DYNOmite EMS 5-gas analyzer allows capturing and displaying the real-time levels of Hydro Carbons, Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, and Nitric Oxides in the engine’s exhaust. Calculated EMS Lambda and Air/Fuel Ratio formulas are part of this package. Smart Load was enhanced again -to self-adapt to an even wider range of engines and dynamometer applications. A sample “Extra Fast EGT #1” Formula (included), illustrates how to use the Formula Editor’s derivative function -to reduce the effective time constant lag of temperature sensors (see the Tip of the Month section, on the next page, for more information).
5-Gas Exhaust Analyzer
Our newest analyzer monitors and displays engine emissions on its large integral LCD panels -while simultaneously providing digital communication output! A simple user interface supports both manual and automatic zeroing, low-flow warnings, calibration, out-of-range detection, etc.
Monitored gasses include O2 (0-25%), CO (0-10%), CO2 (0-20%),HC’s (0-2000 ppm), and NOX (0-5000 ppm). Lambda and AFR are also calculated and displayed when using the optional DYNO-MAX 2000 software.
Typical Accuracy is +/-1% (or better) of the channels full scale range. With a fast response time of < 9 seconds (to 90% of actual reading using the included 25' hose), steady state engine holding time requirements are reduced. This makes it safe and practical to capture data on either a chassis dynamometer (with load control) or via on-road testing.
The flexible stainless tailpipe “sniffer” probe and hose assembly includes a quick disconnect coupling and simple retaining link for speedy installation. Warm up time of less than 5-minutes makes preparing for a new test session a snap. Plus, integral vacuum pumps and water separator insure that the system is both compact and easy to maintain.
Portable DC operation is supported via the included 12-voltaccessory (cigarette lighter) plug. This allows the DYNOmite EMS to go on the road -for real world emissions monitoring . The system also runs on 115-volts with the included AC power supply.
DYNO-MAX 2000 “Pro” Version 9.32 (available for free
downloading to 9.0 through 9.32 “Pro” licensees under a current
support plan) includes new Emissions Consoles and Emissions Formulas. These are to directly support the all digital link (no more wasted 0-5 volt channels or analog conversion errors) between the DYNOmite Exhaust Measuring System (in above photo) and your PC or laptop.
DYNOmite HD Absorbers
Direct mounting heavy-duty absorbers can test engines supported only on their shipping pallets. Mounting adapters are available for a wide range of popular Cummins, Caterpillar, etc. engines. A wide range of other applications can also be field adapted.
The above DYNOmite 19" stator toroidal water brake absorber handles 1,000 Hp (3,000+ at higher RPM with Siamese rotor) and features sealed bearings on stainless steel shafts. Its unique 4340 steel torque tube mounting adapter transmits no torque through your stand, so even wooden skids survive! Torque loads to 3,500 foot-pounds can be provided by either our 19" or 24" unit -in their respective RPM ranges. Splined vibration dampening couplers mate the engine’s crankshaft to the absorber via heat treated shafts.
Torque measurement is via temperature compensated full-bridge strain gauges. Their precise shaft torque readings allow the data acquisition system to calculate repeatable real-time horsepower.
Question of the month...?
“How can we electronically send our DYNO-MAX results to customers, is faxing Reports the only way?”
1) If your DYNO-MAX computer has e-mail capability, you can just click on “File -Send -E-mail current Run to Recipient...”to automatically bundle up and attach all the saved Run’s files to an outgoing message. Your customers will need DYNO-MAX to examine the data (or they can download our free Demo Version), but this gives them access to all its powerful data analysis tools.
2) If data is required in a universal ASCII or Excel format, “Pro” users can click “File -Export Run's Data to .CSV (or .XLS) File.”
3) If you only want to transfer fixed reports & graph’s (not your actual source data) PDF files are a good way to go. Printing to a PDF Writer (a driver like Adobe’s Acrobat Distiller) lets you create and e-mail high-resolution (and scalable) output that customers may open with Adobe’s free Acrobat Reader. If Distiller seems too expensive, download WinPDF from our web site’s Support area. Or, as an alternative to the .pdf format, click “File -Export Graph as Windows Metafile...” to create a .wmf file from any open graph.
Customer Spotlight
HESCO
Hurley Engine Service Company, located in Birmingham, Alabama is a full-service automotive and machine shop. They specialize in high-performance and exotic vehicles -with a major emphasis on Jeep. HESCO currently performs research and development for DaimlerChrysler and prepares the Jeep Multiport Fuel Injection Kits marketed through Chrysler.
Lee Hurley, president of HESCO, has a storied past in the racing scene. From 1975-1977 Lee fielded engines in four AMC IMSA RS sedans for various independent drivers giving him 13 Daytona wins. He has also built engines for Neil Bonnet, winning two NASCAR championships. For two years, Lee worked for Speed Sports (a high-performance machine shop), and then spent two more years with Bobby Allison Racing -designing and building engines and chassis components. In 1971, he opened HESCO, which has now grown to 21 employees -offering full machine shop services, automotive engine and marine drive dynamometer research and testing -plus load absorbing chassis dynamometer tuning.
HESCO uses their DYNOmite system on a daily basis -testing their own products on a wide variety of performance, race, and street cars. Lee Hurley has owned and used a variety of dynamometers in the past, even before owning a dyno was “cool.” They prefer the DYNOmite & DYNO-MAX 2000 "Pro" software combination because of its unlimited capability and daily ease of use.
Interesting applications include support for expert trial testimony. Clients range from lawyers requiring documentation of vehicle problems to engineers tracking down claims of unexpected acceleration from cruise controls.
Lee feels that HESCO has the best dynamometer system available for their applications. They routinely tests as many as 20 cars per day and, in addition, holds club and dyno days for local performance groups. For more information be sure to visit HESCO’s website at www.hescosc.com.
Contact Us
Land & Sea, Inc. PO Box 96North Salem, NH 03073(603) 329-5645
www.land-and-sea.com
sales@land-and-sea.com
New Smoke Opacity Meter
Combines real-time smoke opacity monitoring of diesel engine’s exhaust stack emissions on an integral LCD with output for simultaneous data capture and display (via optional DYNOmite Data Acquisition Computer and DYNO-MAX 2000). Meter reads in either opacity or density. It’s a great tool for determining the combustion efficiency of diesel engines.
Adjustable, stack mounted, full flow optical opacity sensor adapts to most diesel exhaust stacks. Includes both band type and magnetic style mounting clamps along with a 25' transducer interface cable.
Works from either a vehicle’s 12-volt supply or from the included 120-volt AC power supply/charger. Analog output jack for connection to DYNOmite-Pro Data Acquisition Computer and DYNO-MAX 2000 software.
New DYNOmite Users Forum now on-line!
In order to satisfy our growing customer base, we now offer free access to our new Users Forum. Current DYNOmite owners, Land & Sea Support Team members, technicians, and engineers all monitor this bulletin board.
In the months ahead, we hope to see many DYNOmite owners join and take advantage of this on-line support community. We feel it’s a great way for our customers to post any questions you may have or to strike up a conversation with other DYNOmite owners. This forum allows members to post questions at any time of the day.
To get to the DYNOmite Users Forum simply go to the “Support” section of our website. Become a member and post your questions today!
