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Chapter 6: Overview- 2 Main Windows
DYNO Window (cont.)
Note: Comments field shown here will be
replaced by a row of gauges if single
monitor screen is used. Pressing the
“Gauges” button will expose this
‘comments field’.
Correction Factors
The current weather conditions- temp, relative humidity and absolute barometric pressure can be used so that
environmental corrections can be applied to the data. Refer to the chapter “Weather Correction”.
User Comments Field
Any notes and data you wish to record (eg. engine data, customer details and modifications) can be entered here to
store with the test. Refer to the chapter “Test Notes- Add/Save”.
Output controls and Status
Brake and User controlled outputs. Refer to the chapter “Outputs- Using”.
Recording audio files is done by pressing this ‘Mic Input’ button on the ‘GRAPH’ or ‘DYNO’ screen (turns
microphone on/off) to record during the duration of the run. Enabled in menu “Setup/Software”
An audio file (.wav) will be saved along with the completed run file. Files will be visible along with the normal ‘run’ files in
‘File Explorer’. ‘Clicking’ on the audio files name will open a small screen allowing the file to be played. This can be used
to simply save a commentary during a test or to record the actual engine noise.
‘Losses’ system status. A tool that measures and applies a correction for dyno system losses (friction, windage
etc) and also for vehicle driveline losses. Refer to chapter ‘Losses correction’. Pressing on this symbol will open
the menu to allow quickly changing.
‘Dyno Mode’ indicator, shows if ‘Brake’ or ‘Inertia’ type dyno has been selected in menu choice
“Setup/Hardware”. If Brake type is selected and the symbol is green then the optional closed loop ‘Load
Controller’ is connected and communicating, refer to www.dtec.net.au for purchase and further details.
‘RPM Source’ indicator shows if the RPM source is from the ‘RPM adapter’ (spark plug icon) or speed
sensor (roller icon) as set in the menu “Setup/Hardware”. Pressing on this symbol will open the menu to
allow quickly changing.