DynoCal Technical Specifications

Note:

These are specifications for the version delivered to BAR. Variations on these specifications are possible.

General Ratings

Continuous power 67 hp at 47-70 mph

35 hp at 25 mph

21 hp at 15 mph

Continuous force at wheel surface 534 lb-force

Peak force at wheel surface 664 lb-force

Maximum speed 70 mph

Mechanical Equipment

Drive wheels Automobile tires

Wheel preparation Tread removed

DynoCal width (outside of wheels) 53 in

DynoCal width (inside of wheels) 38 in

DynoCal width (outside of frame) 65 in

Bearing type Spherical roller

Bearing life 50,000 hrs

Mechanical inertia (nominal) 75 lbs

Accuracy/Resolution

Time base accuracy ± 0.05 %

Force measurement accuracy ± 0.1 % of full scale

Speed measurement accuracy ± 0.05 mph

DynoCal inertia repeatability ± 4 lbs

DynoCal response ± 2% of commanded torque within 150 ms

Torque Sensors

Transducer type Strain-gauge load cell

Range ± 1,000 lbs

Accuracy ± 0.1 of full scale

Roll Speed Measurement

Method Fifth wheel encoder

Nominal diameter 11.459 in

Encoder transducer type Optical encoder, quadrature

Resolution 0.004 mph

Encoder Lines 12,500 direct

Pulses 50,000 ppr (with quadrature)

DynoCal Speed Measurement

Method Motor shaft encoder

Encoder transducer type Optical encoder

Resolution 0.08 mph

Encoder Lines 1,024 per rev

Pulses 1,024 per rev

Utilities and Power

DynoCal motor batteries 312 VDC nominal

Chargers 230 V, single-phase, 30 A

Computer and I/O Buffer Box 115 V, 5 A, clean power

Shop Air Not required

DynoCal motor cooling Not required

Batteries/chargers cooling Fans provided

Battery Chargers

Nominal output 24 VDC, 8 A

Input power 230/115 VAC, 1.8/3.6 A, 50-60 Hz

Weight (each) 16 lbs

Number used 13

Charging time from 50% discharge 5-6 hrs

Batteries

Manufacturer Hawker Energy Products

Model No. G12V38AH10VP

Type Sealed lead-acid, maintenance-free,

negligible gassing

Capacity (10 hr rate) 38 Amp-hrs

Dimensions (each) 6.53" long, 7.78" wide, 6.72 " high

Weight (each) 35 lbs

Number used 26 batteries

Cycle life at 25°C:

15 min rate 300 for 80% DOD and 2.45 vpc charge for 16-24 hrs

3-5 hr rate 500 for 80% DOD and 2.45 vpc charge for 16-24 hrs

Operating temperature range -40°C to +60°C

DynoCal Motor

Manufacturer Baldor Electric

NEMA frame size 405TZ

Nameplate hp 67

Nameplate volts 240 V

Nameplate speed 585 rpm

Nameplate frequency 30 Hz

Temperature rating 40 °C above ambient (30 min)

Dimensions and Weight

Trailer dimensions (nominal) 7 ft by 12 ft

Trailer dimensions (actual) 188" L, 94" W, 103" H

DynoCal tester weight 1,700 lbs

Trailer weight without tester 3,800 lbs

Trailer weight with tester 5,500 lbs