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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Intro ........................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 History ....................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 General Specifications .............................................................................................. 1-2
1.4 Performance Specifications ....................................................................................... 1-5
2. Tow Vehicle Installation .............................................................................................. 2-6
2.1 Short form Vehicle Installation Guide ...................................................................... 2-6
2.2 Notes for the Vehicle Installation ............................................................................. 2-9
3. Computer Configuration ........................................................................................... 3-19
3.1 Requirements .......................................................................................................... 3-19
3.2 Network Settings ..................................................................................................... 3-22
3.3 Virus Protection ...................................................................................................... 3-22
3.4 Backup .................................................................................................................... 3-23
3.5 Software Upgrades .................................................................................................. 3-23
3.6 Cameras ................................................................................................................... 3-24
4. Program Configuration ............................................................................................. 4-25
4.1 Dynatest Data Collection (DDC) ............................................................................ 4-25
4.2 Applet Overview ..................................................................................................... 4-28
4.3 Completing the Setup .............................................................................................. 4-29
5. Preparing for Measurements .................................................................................... 5-40
5.1 Checking the FWD/HWD Hardware ...................................................................... 5-40
5.2 Drop Heights Adjustment ....................................................................................... 5-41
5.3 “Lock error” and “Plate not low error” ................................................................... 5-45
6. Weight Setup .............................................................................................................. 6-46
6.1 Changing the UUFWDUU Weight Setup .......................................................................... 6-46
6.2 Changing the UUHWDUU Weight Setup .......................................................................... 6-48
7. Connecting the Electronics ....................................................................................... 7-51
7.1 Connecting Transducers/Cables .............................................................................. 7-51
7.2 Connecting the Computer ....................................................................................... 7-53
8. Leaving Base ............................................................................................................... 8-54
8.1 Maintenance Checks ............................................................................................... 8-54
8.2 Connect Trailer to Tow Vehicle .............................................................................. 8-54
8.3 Functional Check .................................................................................................... 8-54
8.4 Just Before Leaving... ............................................................................................. 8-55
8.5 During Driving ........................................................................................................ 8-55
9. Running the Program ................................................................................................ 9-56
9.1 Switch ON ............................................................................................................... 9-56
9.2 Warnings ................................................................................................................. 9-56
9.3 Dynatest Data Collection (DDC) ............................................................................ 9-57
9.4 The Data Collection Screen .................................................................................... 9-63
9.5 Main Window ......................................................................................................... 9-64
9.6 Sub-Windows .......................................................................................................... 9-67
10. Performing the Measurements ............................................................................... 10-69
10.1 Test Setups ............................................................................................................ 10-69
10.2 Test Section ........................................................................................................... 10-75
10.3 Data Files .............................................................................................................. 10-77
10.4 Running a Test ...................................................................................................... 10-78
10.5 Remarks ................................................................................................................ 10-79
10.6 Auxiliary Outputs X and Y ................................................................................... 10-79