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Innovation
The Dyno-Driver has been engineered and designed to actuate each operation of the car being tested on a dynamometer and gives full
operator management of either pre-defined or on-site programmed driving sequences. Each actuator is designed to be set to the axis
of motion of each shifter and pedal giving direct, simplified control and thus the most accurate and consistent test results.
Configurable
The Dyno-Driver is designed to be configured to the size and layout of most vehicles. The use of extruded aluminum structural
technology allows flexibility of adjustment and yet does not sacrifice strength and stability when securing in the vehicle. Three base set-
ups are available; Automatic - console selector, Automatic – column selector, and Manual Transmission. The pedal actuators are
secured to each channel of the structure and can be easily added or changed-out depending on test requirements. Each pedal actuator
is directly connected to each pedal so the actuator follows the full range of motion.
Full Control
The computer controls provide for quick and easy setup and adaptation to most vehicles. The control cabinet houses all control
features and is connected to the Dyno-Driver by a single multi-conductor umbilical cord to keep the test area clear, organized and
tangle-free. Batteries are housed on the Dyno-Driver to help retain servo motor settings during change-out between vehicles or in case
of power outage.
Maintenance
Each actuator is off-the-shelf and each bearing is fully sealed and lubricated for life. All sliding surfaces are engineered for dry service
and require no scheduled maintenance but can be easily cleaned if needed.
Typical test applications:
1. Emissions testing and certification
2. Life cycle testing
3. Laboratory testing
4. Research and development
5. Climate testing
6. Transmission testing
7. Brake testing
8. Mileage testing
9. Engine calibration
Installation
• Flexibility of attachments allows easy and quick installation – estimated time: under 5 minutes.
• Attachment points provide secure connection within the vehicle and keep the unit stable throughout all actuator motions.
• All pedal actuators attach simply and securely to the car pedals. Actuators are easily located for LH or RH drives.
No extra hardware required.
• Shifter attachments connect simply and quickly and can easily be changed for LH or RH drives. No extra hardware required.
• Controls attach with a main umbilical cord through vehicle window. Doors can remain closed throughout testing cycle.
• The Dyno-Driver is easily taught through the control panel.
Vehicle Learning
• Driver learn cycle is performed only once per vehicle and is stored in the control console data base.
• Teaching of vehicle characteristics is accurate and done once. No fine tuning is required.
• On-screen menus can be developed for fast vehicle selection including different transmission configurations
within a vehicle model.
Safety Features
The Dyno-Driver includes a safety feature for quick response to an emergency stop (E-stop) condition. See Specifications Chart for
detailed information.
Once the control system recognizes the E-stop condition, the following steps are enacted to bring the vehicle to a non-powered state:
1. For manual transmissions:
a. Clutch actuator rapidly depresses clutch pedal
b. Electrical system is disabled on car and dynamometer is given signal to initiate it’s own E-stop sequence
c. Shifter moves lever to neutral position
d. Gas pedal actuator rapidly retracts gas pedal
2. For automatic transmissions:
a. Shifter moves to neutral position
b. Electrical system is disabled on car and dynamometer is given signal to initiate it’s own E-stop sequence
c. Gas pedal actuator rapidly retracts gas pedal
Control Scheme
• Vehicle velocity control is closed-loop
• Engine speed control is closed-loop
• Throttle position control utilizes a profile based on driving sequences set from pre-defined road data
• Clutch position control utilizes a profile based on driving sequences set from pre-defined road data and used in conjunction
with throttle position control
• Brake position control utilizes a profile based on driving sequences set from pre-defined road data and used in conjunction
with throttle and clutch position control
• Shifter patterns for manual transmissions are stored in the driver control computer and are utilized in conjunction with clutch
and throttle position control.
Software Features
• Menu-driven operating platform
• On-screen shifter pattern teaching procedure
• Manual specification of operation
o Operator-selectable sequence of events
• No programming knowledge is required to write test sequences
• Drive cycles can be developed using the included dialog system or can be downloaded from an external file or remote
host computer
• Test cycles can be started or stopped, with E-stop condition, at any point throughout the program
• Shifter actuator forces are programmable
• Repeating of shift sequences can be preset
• Driver computer retains all vehicle specific data regarding actuator profiles
• Drive cycle is retained in the dynamometer control system
• Pre-defined drive cycles based on dyno sequences
o IM240/FTP
o ASM 50/15
o ASM 25/25
o Loaded Mode
o Idle / 2500 RPM
o Lug Down
• Refer to your dyno manufacturer's software for an extensive list of drive record features employable by the Dyno-Driver
Additional Options
An ignition key switch actuator is available for programmable ignition enable or disable. Electronic start and shut down available.
The Dyno-Driver has been engineered and designed to actuate each operation of the car being tested on a dynamometer and gives full
operator management of either pre-defined or on-site programmed driving sequences. Each actuator is designed to be set to the axis
of motion of each shifter and pedal giving direct, simplified control and thus the most accurate and consistent test results.
Configurable
The Dyno-Driver is designed to be configured to the size and layout of most vehicles. The use of extruded aluminum structural
technology allows flexibility of adjustment and yet does not sacrifice strength and stability when securing in the vehicle. Three base set-
ups are available; Automatic - console selector, Automatic – column selector, and Manual Transmission. The pedal actuators are
secured to each channel of the structure and can be easily added or changed-out depending on test requirements. Each pedal actuator
is directly connected to each pedal so the actuator follows the full range of motion.
Full Control
The computer controls provide for quick and easy setup and adaptation to most vehicles. The control cabinet houses all control
features and is connected to the Dyno-Driver by a single multi-conductor umbilical cord to keep the test area clear, organized and
tangle-free. Batteries are housed on the Dyno-Driver to help retain servo motor settings during change-out between vehicles or in case
of power outage.
Maintenance
Each actuator is off-the-shelf and each bearing is fully sealed and lubricated for life. All sliding surfaces are engineered for dry service
and require no scheduled maintenance but can be easily cleaned if needed.
Typical test applications:
1. Emissions testing and certification
2. Life cycle testing
3. Laboratory testing
4. Research and development
5. Climate testing
6. Transmission testing
7. Brake testing
8. Mileage testing
9. Engine calibration
Installation
• Flexibility of attachments allows easy and quick installation – estimated time: under 5 minutes.
• Attachment points provide secure connection within the vehicle and keep the unit stable throughout all actuator motions.
• All pedal actuators attach simply and securely to the car pedals. Actuators are easily located for LH or RH drives.
No extra hardware required.
• Shifter attachments connect simply and quickly and can easily be changed for LH or RH drives. No extra hardware required.
• Controls attach with a main umbilical cord through vehicle window. Doors can remain closed throughout testing cycle.
• The Dyno-Driver is easily taught through the control panel.
Vehicle Learning
• Driver learn cycle is performed only once per vehicle and is stored in the control console data base.
• Teaching of vehicle characteristics is accurate and done once. No fine tuning is required.
• On-screen menus can be developed for fast vehicle selection including different transmission configurations
within a vehicle model.
Safety Features
The Dyno-Driver includes a safety feature for quick response to an emergency stop (E-stop) condition. See Specifications Chart for
detailed information.
Once the control system recognizes the E-stop condition, the following steps are enacted to bring the vehicle to a non-powered state:
1. For manual transmissions:
a. Clutch actuator rapidly depresses clutch pedal
b. Electrical system is disabled on car and dynamometer is given signal to initiate it’s own E-stop sequence
c. Shifter moves lever to neutral position
d. Gas pedal actuator rapidly retracts gas pedal
2. For automatic transmissions:
a. Shifter moves to neutral position
b. Electrical system is disabled on car and dynamometer is given signal to initiate it’s own E-stop sequence
c. Gas pedal actuator rapidly retracts gas pedal
Control Scheme
• Vehicle velocity control is closed-loop
• Engine speed control is closed-loop
• Throttle position control utilizes a profile based on driving sequences set from pre-defined road data
• Clutch position control utilizes a profile based on driving sequences set from pre-defined road data and used in conjunction
with throttle position control
• Brake position control utilizes a profile based on driving sequences set from pre-defined road data and used in conjunction
with throttle and clutch position control
• Shifter patterns for manual transmissions are stored in the driver control computer and are utilized in conjunction with clutch
and throttle position control.
Software Features
• Menu-driven operating platform
• On-screen shifter pattern teaching procedure
• Manual specification of operation
o Operator-selectable sequence of events
• No programming knowledge is required to write test sequences
• Drive cycles can be developed using the included dialog system or can be downloaded from an external file or remote
host computer
• Test cycles can be started or stopped, with E-stop condition, at any point throughout the program
• Shifter actuator forces are programmable
• Repeating of shift sequences can be preset
• Driver computer retains all vehicle specific data regarding actuator profiles
• Drive cycle is retained in the dynamometer control system
• Pre-defined drive cycles based on dyno sequences
o IM240/FTP
o ASM 50/15
o ASM 25/25
o Loaded Mode
o Idle / 2500 RPM
o Lug Down
• Refer to your dyno manufacturer's software for an extensive list of drive record features employable by the Dyno-Driver
Additional Options
An ignition key switch actuator is available for programmable ignition enable or disable. Electronic start and shut down available.