ABLE OF ONTENTS Chapter 1 Torque Cell Installation Introduction ............1-2 Conventions Used In This Manual .
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ORQUE NSTALLATION The torque cell along with Dynojet Power Core software provides the technician with the ability to control vehicle RPM or speed at any throttle opening. Through our exclusive closed-loop software design, the vehicle is automatically held at your pre- determined setting.
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TO R Q U E C E L L I N S T A L L AT I O N Main Dyno Power MAIN DYNO POWER This section describes how to connect and disconnect the power to both the above ground and in ground dyno.
C H A P T E R 1 Main Dyno Power —I ONNECTING AND ISCONNECTING THE OWER ROUND Use the following steps to connect and disconnect power to the in ground dyno. Always turn the power off when connecting and disconnecting cables. Use the main breaker to turn power on and off to the dyno.
TO R Q U E C E L L I N S T A L L AT I O N Accessing the Dyno ACCESSING THE DYNO Installing the load cell requires access to the dyno and eddy current brake. This section will walk you through accessing both the above ground and in ground dyno.
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C H A P T E R 1 Accessing the Dyno Remove the two 5/16-inch bolts and washers securing each of the carriage clamps and shims and set aside. Remove the three carriage clamps and shims and set aside. Remove the two 5/16-inch bolts and washers securing the nut block and shim and set aside.
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TO R Q U E C E L L I N S T A L L AT I O N Accessing the Dyno 10 Remove the six screws securing the eddy current brake top cover and set aside. 11 Remove the brake top cover and set aside. brake top cover Figure 1-5: Remove the Brake Top Cover Version 2...
C H A P T E R 1 Accessing the Dyno —I CCESSING THE ROUND You will need to remove the eddy current brake pit cover in order to route the load cell cable to the eddy current brake driver. Remove the four 3/8-16 x 1/8-inch button-head flange screws securing the eddy current brake pit cover and set aside.
TO R Q U E C E L L I N S T A L L AT I O N Load Cell Installation LOAD CELL INSTALLATION This section describes how to remove the existing bar on the eddy current brake and install the load cell.
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C H A P T E R 1 Load Cell Installation Verify the eyelets on the load cell are spaced the same as the bar removed earlier. Adjust the load cell spacing by loosening the lock nut and turning the eyelet. eyelet lock nut distance must be...
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TO R Q U E C E L L I N S T A L L AT I O N Load Cell Installation install the load cell (the brake is not shown for clarity) PD229 Figure 1-10: Install the Load Cell—In Ground Dyno Version 2 Torque Cell Installation Guide for Model 250i/250iP DynoWare RT Dynammometers 1-11...
C H A P T E R 1 Routing the Load Cell Cable ROUTING THE LOAD CELL CABLE Use the following instructions to identify and route the load cell cable. cable brief routing description 76950573 load cell and cable—above ground dyno connects the load cell to the eddy current brake driver 76950759 load cell and cable—in ground dyno —A...
TO R Q U E C E L L I N S T A L L AT I O N Routing the Load Cell Cable —I OUTING THE ABLE ROUND Open the front panel of the CPI to access the eddy current brake driver. Route the load cell cable from the eddy current brake, through the designated communications pit conduit, and attach to the eddy current brake driver inside the CPI.
C H A P T E R 1 Replacing the Covers REPLACING THE COVERS Before replacing the covers, verify the load cell is installed and the load cell cable is routed to the eddy current brake driver. Before replacing the eddy current brake top cover, be sure to calibrate your load cell. Refer to “Load Cell Calibration”...
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TO R Q U E C E L L I N S T A L L AT I O N Replacing the Covers Starting from the back of the dyno, slide the carriage under the carriage clamps. Slide the carriage screw, bearing bracket, and the hand wheel toward the nut block until the carriage screw is touching the nut block.
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C H A P T E R 1 Replacing the Covers Secure the eddy current brake top cover using the six bolts removed earlier. Note: Before replacing the eddy current brake top cover, be sure to calibrate your load cell. Refer to “Load Cell Calibration” on page 2-2. eddy current brake cover EB242...
TO R Q U E C E L L I N S T A L L AT I O N Replacing the Covers —I EPLACING THE OVER ROUND Before replacing the eddy current brake pit cover, be sure to calibrate your load cell. Refer to “Load Cell Calibration”...
HAPTER ALIBRATION This chapter will walk you through calibrating the load cell on both the above ground and in ground dynos. To ensure safety and accuracy in the procedures, perform the procedures as they are described. Torque Cell Installation Guide for Model 250i/250iP DynoWare RT Dynamometers...
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Verify you are connected to the DynoWare RT main module. Note: For more information on connecting to the dyno electronics, refer to the Power Core Quick Start Guide (on your Power Core CD or at www.dynojet.com) or the Power Core Online Help.
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Note: Dynojet recommends you secure the calibration arm using the bolt pattern closest to the end of the arm unless space constraints in your dyno room do not allow you to.
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C H A P T E R 2 Load Cell Calibration 11 Install the calibration arm and weights using the bolts at the end of the calibration arm. Note: If you do not have enough room to use the bolt pattern closest to the end of the calibration arm, use the bolt pattern in the center of the arm.
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L O A D C E L L C A L I B R AT I O N Load Cell Calibration secure arm to brake by tightening handle weight support pin T 076 weights Figure 2-5: Install the Calibration Arm and Weights Using the Bolt Pattern Closest to the End—In Ground Dyno Version 2 Torque Cell Installation Guide for Model 250i/250iP DynoWare RT Dynamometers...
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C H A P T E R 2 Load Cell Calibration If you do not have enough room to use the bolt pattern closest to the end of the calibration arm, use the bolt pattern in the center of the arm as shown in Figure 2-6 for above ground dynos and for Figure 2-7 in ground dynos.
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L O A D C E L L C A L I B R AT I O N Load Cell Calibration secure arm to brake by tightening handle weight support pin weights T 077 Figure 2-7: Install the Calibration Arm and Weights Using the Bolt Pattern in the Center—In Ground Dyno Version 2 Torque Cell Installation Guide for Model 250i/250iP DynoWare RT Dynamometers...
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C H A P T E R 2 Load Cell Calibration 12 With the calibration arm and weights secured, click Next to calibrate. 13 Remove the calibration arm and weights and click Finish. Figure 2-8: Finish Calibration Window 14 Confirm the calibration was successful. For more information refer to the Power Core Online Help.
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