Dynocom™

Quantum

User Guide
2016
Table of contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................5
Using this Manual ................................................................................................................................6
Technical Support ................................................................................................................................7
Quantum Overview ..............................................................................................................................8
Quantum Features & Benefits ...........................................................................................................10
Quantum Computations .....................................................................................................................13
Installing Quantum ...................................................................................................................................15
Installing the Device Driver .....................................................................................................................20
Exploring Quantum ..................................................................................................................................28
Main Ribbon .......................................................................................................................................35
Quick Access Toolbar ..................................................................................................................38
File Menu .....................................................................................................................................39
About Dynocom Page .................................................................................................................41
License/Settings Page .................................................................................................................43
Data View Ribbons ............................................................................................................................45
Data View: Home Ribbon Bar .....................................................................................................47
Action toolbar .........................................................................................................................48
Show/Hide toolbar .................................................................................................................49
Social Network toolbar ..........................................................................................................51
Data View: Devices Ribbon Bar ..................................................................................................52
CAN toolbar ...........................................................................................................................53
Setup Channel I/O window..............................................................................................55
Other toolbar ..........................................................................................................................60
OBDII toolbar .........................................................................................................................61
Setup Channel I/O window..............................................................................................62
Data View: View Ribbon Bar .......................................................................................................67
Zoom toolbar..........................................................................................................................69
Show/Hide toolbar .................................................................................................................70
Data toolbar ...........................................................................................................................72
Graph Toolbar ........................................................................................................................73
Setup Graph Appearance ................................................................................................74
Setup Graph Format ........................................................................................................78
Race Toolbar..........................................................................................................................85
Data View: Channels Ribbon Bar ...............................................................................................87
Analog toolbar........................................................................................................................88
Setup Channel I/O window..............................................................................................89
Digital toolbar .........................................................................................................................95
Derived toolbar ......................................................................................................................96
Data View: Test Default Parameters Ribbon Bar ........................................................................97
PAU Load toolbar ..................................................................................................................99
Setup Default Test Parameters window ........................................................................100
Setup Default Test Parameters window ........................................................................107
Setup Default Test Parameters window ........................................................................114
VRS toolbar .........................................................................................................................121
Setup Default Test Parameters window ........................................................................122
Race toolbar ........................................................................................................................129
Setup Default Test Parameters window ........................................................................130
Pull Down toolbar ................................................................................................................136
Speedo toolbar ....................................................................................................................137
Setup Default Test Parameters window ........................................................................138
Data View: Report Layout Ribbon Bar ......................................................................................144
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 Report toolbar ......................................................................................................................145
Data View: Setup Ribbon Bar ...................................................................................................146
System toolbar .....................................................................................................................148
Setup Dynocom window ................................................................................................149
Setup Dynocom window ................................................................................................157
Weather toolbar ...................................................................................................................164
Program toolbar ...................................................................................................................165
Default toolbar .....................................................................................................................166
Setup Dynocom window ................................................................................................167
Diagnostics toolbar ..............................................................................................................174
Sampling toolbar ..................................................................................................................175
Setup Dynocom window ................................................................................................176
Gauge Main Window .............................................................................................................................185
Gauge View Ribbons .......................................................................................................................186
Gauge View: Quick Access Toolbar ..........................................................................................188
Gauge View: Home Ribbon Bar ................................................................................................189
Action toolbar .......................................................................................................................191
AWD Track toolbar ..............................................................................................................192
Load toolbar .........................................................................................................................193
Run Playback toolbar ..........................................................................................................194
Gauge View: Layout Ribbon Bar...............................................................................................195
Template Panel ....................................................................................................................197
View Panel ...........................................................................................................................198
Edit Panel ............................................................................................................................199
Controls Panel .....................................................................................................................200
Arrange Panel ......................................................................................................................202
Gauge View: Status Bar ............................................................................................................204
Selecting Default Templates ............................................................................................................205
Editing Gauge Templates ................................................................................................................206
Create a Gauge Template ...............................................................................................................208
Gauge Controls ................................................................................................................................209
Create a New Dyno Session .................................................................................................................210
New Dyno Session / Step 1 of 3 Page ...........................................................................................211
New Dyno Session / Step 2 of 3 Page ...........................................................................................215
New Dyno Session / Step 3 of 3 Page ...........................................................................................219
Making a Run ........................................................................................................................................223
New Dyno Run - Step 1, Select Run Type .....................................................................................224
New Dyno Run - Step 2, Run Type Settings ..................................................................................227
Roll On Run Type ......................................................................................................................228
Speedo Run Type ......................................................................................................................231
Race Run Type ..........................................................................................................................235
Virtual Road Load Run Type .....................................................................................................237
PAU - Constant Run Type .........................................................................................................241
PAU - Step Run Type ................................................................................................................243
PAU - Ramp Run Type .............................................................................................................245
New Dyno Run - Step 3, Select Engine RPM Type .......................................................................248
New Dyno Run - Step 4, Engine RPM Type Settings ....................................................................251
Coil Pickup .................................................................................................................................253
Plug/Injector Pickup ...................................................................................................................255
Optical Pickup ............................................................................................................................257
Gear Ratio Pickup .....................................................................................................................260
Snapshot Pickup ........................................................................................................................262
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 New Dyno Run - Step 5, Final Run Settings ..................................................................................266
Dyno Data Channels .............................................................................................................................268
System Channels .............................................................................................................................269
DC-A/FM Wideband .......................................................................................................................270
Analog Input Channels ....................................................................................................................271
Digital Input Channels .....................................................................................................................272
Derived Channels ............................................................................................................................273
OBDII Channels ...............................................................................................................................274
CAN Channels .................................................................................................................................275
Calibration ..............................................................................................................................................276
FAQ for Quantum ..................................................................................................................................281

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction to Quantum

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Using this Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction to Quantum

Using the Manual

This manual assumes that you are knowledgeable in Microsoft Operating Systems and Microsoft Windows applications. It also
uses special help type conventions in order to indicate meanings of the items.
In order to help you figure these conventions out, they are listed, along with their definitions, in the following table.

ITEM DEFINITION

Allows you to browse through all topics in the help document. To open a
Contents
specific topic, select it from the topic heading in the left help pane.
Allows you to use the specific selected index to find a topic. Simply select the
Index
title to jump to the index.
You can search the full help document for a particular word or word
Search
combination

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Technical Support

Chapter 1: Introduction to Quantum

Dynocom's Technical Support

Dynocom provides users with various means of support to ensure that they can always get the help they need. Simply visit us
on the web at www.dynocom.net and you will be able to find many means of support including:
• Document Downloads
• Product Information
• Contacts

Dynocom also provides a free Facebook User & Support forum that users can access that has the following means of support
including:
• Document Downloads
• Online Technical Support
• FAQs
• Social Networking

The Facebook User & Support forum can be found by searching Facebook with "Dynocom Industries Official Forum" or https://
www.facebook.com/groups/654779741327591/

If you still can’t find the answers to your questions, feel free to contact us either by sending an e-mail to
[email protected] or by calling 817-284-8844, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST, to speak with a
Dynocom representative. All Dynocom employees have taken both the Introduction to Chassis Dynamometer Operation and the
Advanced Dynamometer Operation training courses offered by Dynocom. The Introduction to Chassis Dynamometer Operation
is available free to all original customers of a Dynocom Dynamometer at our facility. Please check for availability.

Please be sure to check all of our online resources before contacting us so that we may provide better service to all users. Also,
please have your registration information available when calling so that we may ensure that we are giving you correct support
for your system and our software.

Mailing Address & Contact Information:

Dynocom Industries Inc.

2447 Riverbend West Drive,
Fort Worth • Texas • US
76118
www.dynocom.net
Phone 817.284.8844 • Fax 817.284.8847

Techincal Support Email: [email protected]

Sales Support Email: [email protected]

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Quantum Overview
Quantum

Chapter 1: Introduction to Quantum

Dynocom Quantum User's Guide

Supported Operating Systems

Windows 7.0, 8.0, 10.0 64-bit

Minimum Requirements
Processor:
2 GHz or faster multiple core.
Memory: 6 GB 64-bit OS
Display: 1280 x 1024 min
USB: 3 ports minium / dual USB
controllers - 2 dedicated.
Network: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Printer: Color
Hard Drive: 500 GB
Optical Disk: DVD
Surge Protection: PowerVar,
Isolated Transformer Type

Optional: RS232

Software

Do not use other USB devices that

use a FTDI driver on computers
running Quantum

Dynocom Quantum Software's is available in three versions: Basic, Standard, and Pro.

Quantum is a feature rich and industry leading software to interface with Dynocom
Dynamometers and Control Systems. Dynocom understands that users demand
performance, feature pack, reliable and easy to use software to complement
Dynocom's high quality industy leading equipment. This manual will assist you in
setting up and using Quantum for your Dynocom chassis dynamometer.

Quantum was designed to allow the user/operator to get the most accurate and
repeatable results from your Dynocom dynamometer and provide the ability to
perform a variety of tests to simulate real world conditions. The modern user
friendly interface will allow you to easily review data, playback runs, import ECU
specific log files, import ECU specific real time data, and compare previous runs with
a few clicks of the mouse button.

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Quantum is intuitive and is designed to load dynamometer specific settings from a
USB security & settings dongle. The USB dongle maintains your specific parameters
and settings for your Dynocom dynamometer model and is matched to the hardware.
All specific calibration settings are maintained on the dongle and match each
specific Dynocom dynamometer when it left the factory. Hence, it cannot be
used with another dynamometer. Furthermore, the Dynocom USB security &
settings dongle must be installed in the computers USB port in order to perform
dynamometer runs using Quantum.

However, Quantum can be used to view and playback dynamometer runs with having
the Dynocom USB security/settings dongle

Quantum comes with gauge templates that allows one to easily get started using
your Dynocom dynamometer.

Before trying to operate your dynamometer, it is highly recommended that the

operator/user review this manual in its entirety.
Note: It is assumed that the user/operator has basic computer knowledge and
is familiar with Microsoft Windows programs and Microsoft Operating systems.
Dynocom is not responsible in providing Windows training and support.

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Quantum Features & Benefits

Chapter 1: Introduction to Quantum

Product Benefits
The following sections describe some of the key and new features of using Quantum.

Dynocom Session File System

All the data files are now saved to individual Dynocom Data Session (.dsd) files that contain all the dynamometer runs,
parameters, and settings for the runs and sesssion. The files can be viewed on any PC running Quantum and all settings will
be maintained in the file. Users can add up to 32 runs per session and create as many sessions limited only by the Operating
System File System and Hard Drive space.

Importing DynocomputeX Database File

Quantum allows users to import database files from previous Dynocom Software.

Mixed Data Units

The data can now be displayed with both Imperial and Metric mixed units instead of a fixed unit system.

Importing Third Party CSV files to a Session Run

Quantum allows users to import CSV files logged using Third Party Software during a specific dyno run. This allows data to be
compared with data acquired using Quantum during a dynamometer run.

New Enhanced Run Types

Quantum has added a many new Dynamometer Run Types such as:
• VRS, Virtual Road Simulation ( Dynamic Vehicle Params, Published EPA Vehicle Coefficients, or Road Load @ 50 MPH )
w/wo Incline
• Race (0-60 MPH, 0-100 MPH, 0-100 KPH, 50-70 MPH, 80-110 KPH, Min to Max Speed, 1,8 mile, 1/4, mile, 1/2 mile,
Full Mile) w/wo VRS
• PAU Load Specific ( Constant, Step, Accel/Ramp, Custom Force )
• Speedometer/Odometer
• Enhanced Manual Roll On w/wo Load ( Load configured over Speed or Engine RPM )
• Dynamic Roll On w/Dynamic load during dyno run
• Static Roll On w/wo Load

Enhanced Load Cell Calibration and Filtering Tables

Load cell calibration via multiple calibration routines.

Auto Zeroing Load Cell

Load Cell can Auto Zero before every run for more consistent and repeatable data.

Temporarily Hold Current Speed on Run Start

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User can hold at the current speed (Constant Hold Speed ) when starting a RO Run test. This allows for the build up of boost in
in forced induction engines to create more consistent data.

Butterworth Filtering Enabled User Control

User can filter run data to smooth out specific frequencies that hinder run comparisons of data.

Merge Gear Changes

User can enable the automatic filtering of runs having multiple gear changes or automatic transmissions.

AWD Virtual Setup Graphical Wizard Page

User can swap physical AWD parameters thru wizard that automatically changes setup parameters allowing user can to switch
direction of vehicle operation on dynamometer without having to change any parameters.

Microsoft Ribbon Interface

Latest modern interface for improved user experience and ease of use.

Software Written in MS Visual C/C++

Software is written in the most advanced developer environment offering the best machine compiled code, advanced features,
customization, and faster executed code.
Others use less sophisticated development rapid development environments such as Basic or Pascal.

Rich Full Featured Help HTML Help User Guide

Up to date HTML Help files offering Index and Search to assist in the user experience and assistance.

New Enhanced Gauge Controls

All new Gauge controls offer a vast array of possibilites for viewing live data. A Live HP control allows users to view real time
Power and Torque plots during a dynamometer run.
The following is a list of controls: Multi-Gauge, Half Gauge, LED Gauge, Meter, Numeric, Vertical & Horizontal Level, Vertical and
Horizontal Scroll, Thermo, Trend Chart, Live HP, MAP.

Custom Gauge templates can be created, edited, saved, and load. Standard templates are included.

Real Time Horsepower and Torque over Engine RPM plotting during a run now available.

Gauge Update Rate Increased and Multi-Threaded Data Acquisition

Increased update rate on Gauge Screen with mult-thread support for smoother operation.

Gauge User Interface Ribbon Layout supporting AWD and PAU operation thru Ribbon Buttons as well as DC-
Handheld
User can now control operation fully thru DC-Handheld and Quantum.

Mode I Operation Plus

Mode I operation allows Gauge Screen to be displayed for enriched tuning experience.

Gauge Run Playback

Previous dynamometer Runs can be played back within the Gauge View for analysis or demonstration.

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CAN Support for logging Real Time Data from ECUs
ECU Manufacturers supporting CAN output can be pulled into Quantum during live dynamometer runs.

New Enhanced 3D Race Data View and Playback

Actual real time 3D graphics during Race test rivaling the graphics of video games is now available both in real time and
playback.

New Dynamic Channel Support and Creation

Channels are created dynamically so system is not bound to specific previous defined channels.

New Improved Computation Engine

Computational Data Channels are optimized for improved speed and data averaging.

Ability to Modify RPM Ratio after the Run to fix Torque Skew
Edit Run Dialog Box supports recalculation of Engine RPM with modified ratio.

Quantum WEB Publisher

Allow WEB enabled devices to view Dyno Graphs

Facebook Publish
Allow Dyno Graphs to be published to Facebook Pages

Data View Trim/Un-Trim Data Points

Data points at the beginning or end of the run can now be trimmed and un-trimmed. Hence, data is never thrown away, just
optimized for user analysis and display.

Software Security and Configuration USB Dongle

Quantum does not need an activation code to perform dynamometer runs and can run stand alone for data viewing. All
dynamometer configuration data and software options are stored on a USB dongle. Hence, to run Quantum on another PC the
user simply installs the USB dongle on the second PC - no parameters specific to the dynamometer need to be entered.

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Quantum Computations

Chapter 1: Introduction to Quantum

Quantum follows the same principles of physics that any dynamometer manufacturer would have to follow. After all, physics and math
are fundamentals of the principles of science that we must all adhere too.
The diffenerence with how we obtain the data is what sets Quantum and Dynocom apart from other manufacturers. Dynocom controls
use hardware intence interupts to capture the digital pulse data and a very accurate 24 bit A/D ( analog to digital ) convertor to capture
the load cell data. Furthermore, we sample the digital data as fast is it comes in due to the nature of how hardware interupts work -
this allows our numbers to be the most repeatable in the dynamometer industry.

All chassis dynamometers can only measure rear wheel horsepower and torque. Power is calculated from torque and roll rpm by the
following equation:

HP = (Torque x RPM) / 5252

The power calculated at the dynamometer roll will always be slightly lower than the power at the engine due to drive-train and frictional
losses in the system. A rule of thumb is that power at the wheels is
generally 10-15% lower at the wheels than the engine. The torque above is torque at the roller or wheels – it is NOT the torque at the
engine. The RPM is provided by a roller speed sensor and the torque component is calculated via the following equation:

Torque = TorqueAccel + TorquePAU

Where,

TorqueAccel = Torque due to roller acceleration

= RollerInertia x AngularAcceleration

Note: The RollerInertia is a fixed constant and depends on the size and mass of the roller. The
AngularAcceleration is computed from the roller speed change with respect to time.

TorquePAU = ForcePAU x DistanceTorqueArm

Note: This component is only available with PAU equipped systems. The
DistanceTorqueArm is the length between the center of the shaft and the load cell and
ForcePAU is the measured force provided by the load cell sensor.

From the above equations it can be seen that the speed sensor used to calculate roller RPM/Speed and angular acceleration is very
important. If the speed sensor is damaged the calculations will be incorrect. Furthermore, if the speed sensor is not
connected or the connection is poor, it is impossible to measure any Power and Torque when accelerating on a dynamometer.

Torque at the roll or wheels is always higher than the torque at the engine due to the mechanical multiplication done in the transmission
and the differential. To calculate engine torque the following
equation is used:

TorqueEngine = TorqueRoll x ( RPMRoll/RPMEngine )

Note: When Quantum displays Torque and Power on the Graph View it is specified that the HP
and Torque are always calculated either @ Wheel or @ Engine, however; although in most
cases Torque and Power are measured at the Wheel, Quantum displays the NORMALIZED Torque
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( torque referenced to Engine Torque calculations ) to assit the user in comparing to typical
advertised Power and Torque numbers. To see the actual Torque at the Wheel, the user must
select Roll Torque which is considerably higher than the normalized Torque due to the transmission
and final gear ratio multiplication.

The RPMRoll is provided by the speed sensor and the RPMEngine is provided by the engine RPM pickup. Hence, it is important to note
that if the RPMEngine is not correct than the TorqueEngine
computation will be incorrect. It is good to graph TorqueRoll vs Time, TorqueEngine vs Time, as well as EngineRPM vs Time to verify the
data if the TorqueEngine seems very high. In most cases the
RPMEngine signal is incorrect. This is most likely caused by incorrect setup, downshifting or up shifting of the transmission during
testing, or EMI.
There are many factors that can alter the above computations on a chassis dynamometer. The most common factors that should be
controlled are the following:

a. Vehicle Tire Pressure

b. Vehicle Restraining Strap Downward Force/Tension
c. Operating Temperature
d. Lubrication
e. Atmospheric Conditions, Air Quality, and Fuel
f. Dynamometer Loading ( when adding in TorquePAU compoenent into Torque equation )
g. Operator
h. Data Filtering Level

Note: Engineers and Scientists use comparative tests for measureing power. Hence, when an operator varies conditions such
as Dynamometer Loading, one should not expect the power to be identical between two tests with
different levels of Dynamometer Loading. The engine will behave differently due to many factors that are beyond the scope
of this document. There are standardized tests used on Engine Dynamometers for comparing power levels of engines that
operators of
engine dynamometers adhere to and operate under. However, chassis dynamometers have no standards relative to how
power is compared among different manufacturers or what tests should be standardized.

AngularAcceleration is computed from the roller speed change with respect to time.

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Installing Quantum

Chapter 2: Installing Quantum

Setup Wizard
Run Setup.exe for Quantum and follow the instructions that are provided for you. You can use the Back and Next buttons at
the bottom of each panel to navigate through the setup procedures. You may want to follow the default setup options, or you
can customize the setup for your specific needs. Upon initializing setup, the following window will appear. Please note that it is
suggested that you exit all other applications before continuing with the Setup Wizard.

License Agreement
The next panel contains the license agreement information for Quantum. In order to continue with the setup procedures you
MUST accept the agreement. If you are not willing to accept the terms of the agreement, please notify Dynocom immediately.

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Destination Directory
This panel allows you to choose into which directory you would like Quantum to be installed. The bottom portion of the panel
informs you of how much disk space the program will require. After you have chosen the appropriate directory, click Next.

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Ready to Install
After these selections are made, your program is ready to install. If you would like to change any settings, click Back to get to
the panel you would like to change. If you are ready for installation, click Install.

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Completing the Setup Wizard
Click Finish to exit Setup. Note: this step may take several minutes to complete.

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Installing the Device Driver

Chapter 3: Installing Device Driver

Device Driver Setup

If you plan on running Quantum with your Dynocom Dynamometer control system then you MUST install the associated windows
device driver for the control system. On the later MS Windows Operating systems you must first disable Device Driver Signature
Enforcement to install the Device Driver. Depending on your specific Operating System installation the steps to do this will vary.
You can search for "how to disable driver signature enforcement" in your Internet Browser for specific steps for your Operating
System.

Below are the steps to Temporarily Disable Driver Signature Enforcement on Windows 10:

1. Press the Windows key or click the Windows Start Icon to bring up the Run box. Type "shutdown /r /o" and hit Enter.
2. Windows informs you that you are about to be signed off. Click Close.
3. Once your Computer has rebooted you will need to choose the Troubleshoot option.

4. Then select the Advanced options.

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5. In the Advanced Options window, choose Startup Settings.

6. Click the Restart button on the Startup Settings screen to reboot your computer again.

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7. After restart in Startup Settings windows, press the F7 or number 7 key on your keyboard to select "Disable driver signature
enforcement".

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8. Your PC will then reboot and allow you to install any unsigned device drivers. During the installation procedure, Windows will
inform you that it can't verify the
publisher of this driver software. Just ignore the warning message and choose " Install this driver software anyway" to
complete the installation.

9. Plug in you Dynocom DC-Controller to a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port on your PC and turn on the DC-Controller power switch.
You will have to navigate to the Windows Device Manager to
show the DC-Controller - to do this simply right click the "This PC" icon in Windows Explorer and click Device Manager. You will
see the Dynocom "DC-Controller" listed with a warning icon
depicting that the driver is not installed.

10. Right click DC-Controller and select Properties and click Update Driver.

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10. An Update Driver Software dialog will pop-up - select the option "Browse my computer for driver software" and navigate to
the \USB Driver directory
where Quantum was installed. This is usually "C:\Program Files(x86)\Dynocom\Quantum\USB Driver" on most MS Windows 10
installations.

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11. A Windows Message Box will pop-up informing you that it can't verify the publisher of this driver software.
Just ignore the warning message and choose " Install this driver software anyway" to complete the installation.

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12. After a few moments a Windows Dialog will pop-up informing you that Windows has successfully installed your driver
software.
After closing the dialog box the Dynocom USB Controller will be listed under the Universal Serial Bus controllers within the
Device Manager.
The device driver installation is complete.

Note: A Microsoft Operating System Update may delete the device driver and you may be required to perform a
Windows System Restore or re-intstall the device driver.

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Exploring Quantum

Chapter 4: Exploring Quantum

Quantum Home/Data View Screen

Quantum incorporates the latest user interface (UI) design used by Microsof today.

Main Data Ribbon

Quantum uses the Microsoft Ribbon User Interface design for user & software interaction. The Ribbons are a
user can
select. There are two main Windows within Quantum that each have their own Ribbon layout. The Data Wind

The Data Ribbon is the Main application window that is also used for program configuration. It consists of seve
intuitive user interface.

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Session View Display

All session data is viewed within the Session View. The Session View is a collection of specific Windows that

Session Explorer Window

The Session Explorer Window displays all the current sessions and runs that are saved to disk. To open
a session simply double click the session name (folder icon).
Furthermore, sessions can be displayed by Date, Title, Owner Name, or Vehicle by selecting the
approiate tab.

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 A user can right click a session name to edit, delete or view the session properties.

To delete multiple sessions, hold down the CTRL key and click the sessions you wish to delete. Once
all sessions are selected press the DELETE key.

To compare a run of a session to a run of a currently openned session, select the run (wheel icon) while
holding down the left mouse button and drag it to the Graph View.

View Sessions by Date Tab

View Sessions by Title Tab

View Sessions by Owner Tab

View Sessions by Vehicle Tab

Graph Tab

Selecting this tab displays the session data in a Graph View. Up to four graphs can be stacked to display
data for up to 8 vertical axis data channels with a common horizontal data channel.

Data List Tab

Selecting this tab displays the current selected run data in a Data list View.

3DChart Tab

Selecting this tab displays the current selected run data in a 3DChart View.

Race Tab

Selecting this tab displays data for up to four selected runs in a 3D racing scene allowing playback of the
vehicle on the dynamometer rollers. The distance travelled over time is used to display the vehicle on a
simulated road.

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Report Tab

Selecting this tab displays a Report View of the session.

Leader Board Tab

Selecting this tab displays the highest Power and Torque of all the sessions/runs that are saved to the
hard disk. This is useful for displaying information of top performing vehicles on dyno days or special
events.

Data View Window

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The Data View Window displays the data for the currently openned session. The data can be anaylized and vi
different formats depending on which Data Tab is selected.
The default view is the Graph View which displays the session's run data in a 2D graph plotting the data based
Format data configuration.

Furthermore, multiple sessions can be openned and several Data View Windows can be displayed by selectin
of the Home Catagory Tab.

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Run Data Points Window

The Run Data Points Window displays all the data of a selected run that is plotted on the Graph Data
view on a numerical grid control.
A user can select a row number to display the actual data point on the Graph or right click a selected row
to Trim data points from the Graph.
This is particular useful if their is a corrupt data point at the beginning or end of the data.

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Data Points ComobBox Selector

Selects the runs within a session and displays the numerical data within
the Run Data Points Window.

Graph View

The Graph View plots the session and run data on a graph based on the current Graph Format configuration.

The Graph Style and Graph Format buttons on the View Catagory Tab is used to modify the Graph Appearanc
Format of the View.
Run line colors, run line style, and run line size for the left and right Y-Axis as well as the appearance of the gra
modified as well as axis channels.

Selecting the Axis Titles will allow the user to change the specific data channel the Axis displays. Furthermore
Graph View allow the user to change the way the data is displayed.

Status Bar

The Status Bar displays specific information when Quantum is communicating with the Dynocom Controller. T
current Temperature as well as run status, brake button status, and communication status.

Run Info Window

The Run Info Window displays specific data and run information for the runs within a session. Specific informa
the run operating test parameters are displayed.
Run data can be shown/hidden on the Graph View by selecting the Line Check Box of the run.

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 Furthermore, by selecting a row of a specific run and pressing the right mouse button will allow you to edit cer
session.

Run Info Header

The Run Info Header allows a user to customize the columns that are displayed in the Run Info Window. Righ
show/hide selected columns.

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Main Ribbon

Chapter 4: Exploring Quantum

Quantum

Application menu button

Quick Access Toolbar toolbar

Home Tab

Provides the default Home Ribbon user interface buttons.

Devices tab

The Devices tab provides the user interface to allow users to configure optional device data channels
that can be acquired during dyanamometer runs. CAN ECUs, OBDII, as well as third part devices can
be configured.
Dynocom will continue to add devices from time to time - check for future updates.

View tab

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 The View tab provides the user interface to configure the currently openned session. This is where a
user configures and/or modifies how the data appears on the screen.

Channels tab

The Channels tab provides the user interface to configure system channels such as analog inputs.
Quantum allows for up to 8 stand alone differential analog inputs having an input voltage between 0-5
VDC.
See the Analog Input Channels section for more information.

Test Default Parameters tab

The Test Default Parameters Tab is the user interface to allow default configuration of tests when the
user starts a New Run Wizard. These parameters should only be modified initially to the desired
settings and left unchanged except if special circumstances arrise that the user wishes to adjust the
default parameters for specific tests.

Report Layout tab

The Report Layout Tab provides the user interface to adjust the default layour of the Report View that is
most often printed and given to a customer.

Setup tab

Minimize the Ribbon (Ctrl+F1) button

Allows the user to hide the Ribbon to allow for more visible client area.

Options button

Allows you to either select a different Visual Theme for Quantum or configure the Ribbons for use on a
Touch Pad style PC enabling larger spacing between buttons.

About button

Display Program Information, Version Number and Copyright as well as other information as shown.

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Quick Print button

Save As... button

Save the Active Dyno Session with a New File Name to Disk

Customize Quick Access Toolbar button

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File Menu

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Recent Document List

The Recent Document List provides a list to the user of recent dynamometer sessions. The user can
select any one of the previous sessions in the list to re-open the dynamometer session and runs.

New Session...

Create a New Dyno Session Wizard

New Run...

Start a New Dynamometer Run Using Dynamometer Session Input Data

Open...

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 Open An Existing Dynamometer Session From Disk

Save

Save Current Dynamometer Session to Disk

Save As...

Save the Active Dyno Session with a New File Name to Disk

Options

Changes application options

Exit

Quit the Application; Prompts to Save Session Documents

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About Quantum button

Licence/Settings button

Reset button

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Load Settings... button

Save Settings... button

Cancel button

OK button

Apply button

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License/Settings Page

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About Quantum button

Licence/Settings button

Write button

Cancel button

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Read button

OK button

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Data View Ribbons

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Quantum

Application menu button

Quick Access Toolbar toolbar

Home tab

Devices tab

View tab

Channels tab

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Test Default Parameters tab

Report Layout tab

Home toolbar

Setup tab

Minimize the Ribbon (Ctrl+F1) button

Options button

About button

Display Program Information, Version Number and Copyright

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Data View: Home Ribbon Bar

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Action toolbar

Show/Hide toolbar

Social Network toolbar

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Action toolbar

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Create Session button

Create a New Dyno Session Wizard

New Run button

Start a New Dynamometer Run Using Dynamometer Session Input Data

Gauges button

View Output Gauges Display Window

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Show/Hide toolbar

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Make check

Database Sessions Sorted by Make

Date check

Database Sessions Sorted by Date

Title check

Database Sessions Sorted by Title

Owner check

Database Sessions Sorted by Owner

Status Bar check

Show or hide the status bar

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Windows button

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Social Network toolbar

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Quantum Web button

Email button

Facebook button

Post Run Data to Facebook Page

Settings button

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Data View: Devices Ribbon Bar

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CAN toolbar

Other toolbar

OBDII toolbar

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 CAN toolbar

AEM button

ProEfi button

MegaSquirt button

Haltech button

Settings button

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Configure CAN Settings

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 Setup Channel I/O window

Analog Input Settings button

Analog Output Settings button

Digital Input Settings button

Client area

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Digital Output Settings button

Client area

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Client area

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OBDII/CAN Input Settings property page

Derived Channel Configuration button

OBDII/CAN Input Settings button

OK button

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OBDII/CAN Setup button

Cancel button

Validate PIDs button

Apply button

Print... button

Help button

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 Other toolbar

HP Tuners button

SCT button

Settings button

Configure Other Device Settings

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 OBDII toolbar

Comm button

Configure OBDII/CAN Data Input Channelsl

Settings button

Configure OBDII Settings

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 Setup Channel I/O window

Analog Input Settings button

Analog Output Settings button

Digital Input Settings button

Client area

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Digital Output Settings button

Client area

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Client area

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OBDII/CAN Input Settings property page

Derived Channel Configuration button

OBDII/CAN Input Settings button

OK button

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OBDII/CAN Setup button

Cancel button

Validate PIDs button

Apply button

Print... button

Help button

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Zoom Panel

Show/Hide Panel

Data Panel

Graph Panel

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Race Player Panel

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Zoom toolbar

Zoom In button

Zoom In on Graph Area

Zoom Out button

Zoom Out on Graph Area

100 % button

Zoom All of Graph Area

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Show/Hide toolbar

Points Bar check

Show Points Docking Bar List for Active Plot

Run Info check

Show Run Information Docking Bar

Shade button

Toggle Graph Line Shading On/Off

Points button

Toggle Graph Point Marks On/Off

Average button

Toggle Graph X-Range Averaging On/Off

Drop down

Change the Number of Stacked Graphs

Legend button

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 Toggle Graph Legend On/Off

Negative button

Toggle Graph Negative Values On/Off

Grid button

Toggle Graph Grid On/Off

Cursor button

Toggle Graph Cursor On/Off

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Data toolbar

Drop down

Change the Correction Factor

Drop down

Change the Common Bottom Graph Axis

Drop down

Change the Drivetrain Correction Loss

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Graph Toolbar
The Graph Toolbar is used to modify the graph appearance and format.

Style button

Configure Default Graph Display Appearance

Format button

Configure Default Graph Format Parameters

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Setup Graph Appearance

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Graph Appearance
The Setup Graph Appearance property page allows the user/operator to modify common attributes such as color, line thickness,
and fonts of the graph on the Graph View.
The controls are self evident on the Graph Appearance property page.

Left Line Color

Right Line Index

Left Line Style

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Left Line Index

RIght Line Color

Use First Style For All Runs check

Right Line Style

Use First Size For All Runs check

Left Line Size

Right Line Size

Right Point Style

Graph Text Color

Left Point Style

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Graph Background Color

Graph Grid Line Color

Graph Axis Color

Grid Line Size

Cursor Line Color

Cursor Line Size

Grid Line Style

Legend Font Size

Cursor Line Style

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Legend Font Style Combo Box

Axis Font Style Combo Box

Axis Font Size

Use Settings for New Sessions check

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Graph Format
The Graph Format Property Page is where the user/operator would modify both global and current setting of the graph format.
Global settings are the settings that default when a New Session and Graph View is created.
Current Session Graph View settings are session specific and only apply to the session that is currently selected. The Caption/
Title of the property page will notify the user/operator if they are adjusting global or session specific settings.
Furthermore, the disabled "Use Settings for New Sessions" check box will indicate if the changes are for New Sessions or the
current session.

Y-Axis Setup Table

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 Left and Right Axis Channels and Min/Max ranges are modified via the table.

If the Manual Scale check box is selected then the graph will be drawn with the axis ranges given in
the table; otherwise, the data will be automatically plotted based on the range of values the data is
associated with.

The Lock Axis check box is used to lock the scaling of the left and right axis. This is useful in seeing that
the power and graphs always cross at 5252 when both the left and right axis are using SAE units. If the
left and right axis are not locked the power and torque will not cross at 5252 when configured to use SAE
units. This confuses some users/operators; hence, it is best to always have the Lock Axis selected
when the data channels of Power and Torque are used for the left and right axis respectively.

X-Axis Setup Table

The X-Axis table is used to configure the X-Axis data channel the Y-Axis is plotted against. All Y-Axis
are referrenced against the X-Axis data. The Min/Max values for the X-Axis are only used when X-Axis
is not set to auto scale.

X-Axis RPM Range Average check

The RPM Range Averaging check box is used to calculate the average power and torque between
specific Engine RPM's ( i.e. Min/Max RPM Range Average Values ). This is useful when trying to
evaluate the maximum average power and torque specific for a certain application.

For example, in bracket racing the vehicle typically will remain within a fixed engine RPM operating
range. Hence, the maximum average power and torque may be more important than the maximum
peak power and torque during the entire dyno test/run.

When X-Axis RPM Range Average is checked, the average value computed in the Run Info Window
will be between the X-Axis RPM Ranges; otherwise, the average values calculated will be for the entire
duration of the dyno run test.

RPM Range Average Min Value

RPM Range Average Max

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Display Legend check

Legend Info Combo Box

Legend Position Combo Box

Display Points check

Display Grid check

Display Shading check

Display Cursor Line check

Display (-) Numbers check

Auto Scale X-Axis check

Show Run Info Wnd check

Show Points Wnd check

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Maximize Graph View check

Show First Run check

When checked the first dyno run will always be plotted and shown on the graph.

Hide Old Runs check

Enabling this check box will force the graph to only show the last most recent dyno runs - all other runs
are hidden. If the "Show First Run" is checked then the first run will also be displayed.

Use DJ Multiplier check

When checked all the power and torque computations will be multiplied ( scaled ) by a value. This may
be useful if you are comparing your numbers to a known dynamometer of a different manufacturer.

DJ Multiplier Edit Box

This value is used as a scalar to multiply the power and torque values when "Use DJ Multiplier" is
checked.

For example, if a vehicle produces a run having 500 HP peak at the wheels and the DJ Multiplier is set
to 1.10, then the displayed data and peak power displayed will be 550 HP ( 1.10 x 500 = 550 ) if and
when the "Use DJ Multiplier" is checked.

Power Correction Combo Box

The power that an internal combustion engine produces is dependent on several factors. With
regards to enviroment, it is dependent upon the density or the air - higher density means more oxygen
molecules enter the combustion chamber resulting in more power - lower density means less oxygen
and, therefore, less power. The atmospheric temperature, humidity, and absolute pressure are factors
that affect the air density and, therefore, power.

The Power Correction method is simply a mathematical calculation against relative power, the power
measured, to produce a standard coorelated power figure. Hence, a vehicle that was operating at
two different times where the temperature, humidity and pressure were different would produce slightly
different relative power figures due to the differences in air density. However, when a power correction
method is used, the resulting coorelated power figures should be identical.

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Obviously, vehicles operating at different physical locations, elevations, temperatures, and humidity will
behave differently. Hence, the auto industry created standard test methods to correlate the power taken
at different locations. In the U.S. they created the SAE J1349 in order to convert the relative power
figure to a known condition. Other organizations created other standards; hence, it is important when
comparing two different tests that the same standard is used.

The SAEJ1349 is the most commonly used correction calculation used in North America. The Cf,
correction factor, is obtained by the following equation (updated August 2004):
The equation corrects to a known temperature of 25 °C, 0 % relative humidity and a barometric pressure
of 99 kPa ( 29.232 in Hg) and assumes a mechanical efficiency of 85%.

0.5
Cf = 1.176 ((990/Pd)(Tc + 273 / 298) ) - 0.176,

where,
Pd = Pressure of Dry Air, mb
Tc = Ambient Temperature, °C

The previous SAEJ1349 standard was originally created in June 1990 and was slightly different then the
updated and current SAEJ1349 equation above. The June 1990 equation is given below:

0.5
Cf = 1.18 ((990/Pd)(Tc + 273 / 298) ) - 0.180,

Dynocom recommends always leaving the correction factor to SAEJ1349.

Note: A power correction selection of "None" assumes no correction and the relative power and torque
is displayed. I.e. The power and torque at the current location under current conditions.

The following is a list of other common standards that are used:

Standard (STD or SAEJ607)

Power is corrected to a reference conditions of 29.902 in HG ( 103.3 kPa) of dry air and 60 F (15.5 C)
Due to the reference conditions include higher pressure and cooler air than the SAE J1349, these
corrected power numbers will always be about 4% higher than the SAE J1349 numbers.

DIN (DIN70020)
The DIN, Deutsche Industrie Norm, standard is determined by the German automotive industry. Power
is corrected to reference conditions of 101.3 kPa (29.33 InHg) of dry air and 20°C (68 F). With the advent
of European legislation and standards, national standards such as the DIN (formerly widely used) are
now less significant.

0.5
Cf = ((P/1.01325)(293/T)

EEC
The EEC standard is based on the European Directives. Power is corrected to reference conditions of 99
kPa (29.23 InHg) of dry air and 25°C (77 F). Friction torque is not taken into consideration at all.

JIS (D 1001)
The JIS, Japanese Institute for Standardization, D 1001 standard (JIS, 1993) recommends the following
correction factor (Cf):

0.75
Cf = P/Po = [(p-pv)/(p0-pv0)] - (T0/T)

where,

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 p0 = 1013.25 mbar
T0= 293 K

ISO1585
The ISO, International Standards Organization, This method is given by ISO 1585 standard (ISO, 1992),
and is also adopted by the Brazilian Society of Technical Standards (ABNT, 1996).
The suggested power correction factor (Cf) is:

1.2 0.60
Cf = P/Po = [(p-pv)/(p0-pv0)] - (T0/T)

where,
p0 = 1.000 bar
T0= 298 K
pv0=0.010 bar

The correction factor is recommended for utilization in the range from 0.800 to 1.000 bar, and from 288
to 308K.

Drivetrain Power Loss Combo Box

The Drivetrain Power Loss is used for modifying Run data power and torque numbers based on some
common methods.

None
This is the default and the power and torque numbers shown are commonly reffered to power and torque
at the wheels.

Negative Power Run

When the user/operator selects "Negative Power Run", Quantum will scan all the runs in a session and
look for the first run having a run type of N, negative. It will then add the negative power/torque data
to all current runs in the session essentially estimating the power/torque at the engine by taking into
account the drivetrain loss calculated in the negative test within the session. When this is selected a
"@ Engine" will be displayed on the graph.

Drivetrain % Loss
When the user/operator selects "Drivetrain % Loss", Quantum will simply scale the power/torque data by
a % value. The percentage value is the vehicle drivetrain loss that of the vehicle ( typically 10-20% for
most vehicles ).
The user/operator can enter the drivetrain % loss of the vehicle during the New Session Wizard and
having the "Advanced" check box selected or by modifying the vehicle parameters for existing runs using
the session property page.
When this is selected a "@ Engine (% Loss)" will be displayed on the graph.

Smoothing Slider Bar

The Smoothing Slider is simply a value used to average the run data (smooth the graph ).

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 Dynocom recommends leaving the smoothing value in the middle ( either 3 or 4 ).

Number of Graphs Combo Box

Number of Runs Combo Box

Use Settings for New Sessions check

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Race Toolbar
The Race Toolbar is used to playback the simulated operation of a vehicles run data on a 3D track. Hence, one can compare
how two runs behaved on the dynamometer in a 3D graphical presentation.

This is not just a fancy "gamers" display but a useful tool in evaluating where a particular run speeds up and when and, hence;
make modifications to smooth out the performance of the vehicle or enhance it.

Play button

Play Race Simulationf

Pause button

Pause Race Simulationf

Rewind button

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 Rewind Race Simulationf

Forward button

Fast Forward Race Simulationf

Settings button

Setup Race Properties

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Analog toolbar

Digital toolbar

Derived toolbar

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 Analog toolbar

Input(s) button

Configure Analog Data Input Channelsl

Output(s) button

Configure Analog Data Output Channelsl

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 Setup Channel I/O window

Analog Input Settings button

Analog Output Settings button

Digital Input Settings button

Client area

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Digital Output Settings button

Client area

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Client area

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Analog Input Settings property page

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Derived Channel Configuration button

OK button

OBDII/CAN Input Settings button

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Cancel button

OBDII/CAN Setup button

Restore Defaults button

Load... button

Apply button

Print... button

Help button

Save... button

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 Digital toolbar

Input(s) button

Configure Digital Data Input Channelsl

Output(s) button

Configure Digital Data Output Channelsl

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 Derived toolbar

Custom button

Configure User Defined Channelsl

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PAU Load toolbar

VRS toolbar

Race toolbar

Pull Down toolbar

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Speedo toolbar

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 PAU Load toolbar

Constant button

Configure Run Constant Test Settings

Step button

Configure Run Step Test Settings

Accel button

Configure Run Ramp Test Settings

Custom button

Configure Run Custom Test Settings

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 Setup Default Test Parameters window

Spin

Edit field

More button

Constant Test button

Drop down

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Edit field

Edit field

Step Test button

Edit field

Edit field

More button

Ramp Test button

Spin

Edit field

Less button

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Custom Test Setup button

Edit field

Pre-Test Hold at Start Value check

Less button

Virtual Road Simulation Settings button

Graph button

Edit field

More button

Spin

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Less button

Drag Race Settings button

CONSTANT chart

HDT Test Settings button

Dyno PAU Test Setup property page

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Speedometer Test Settings button

Help button

Client area

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Apply button

Client area

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Cancel button

OK button

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 Setup Default Test Parameters window

Spin

Edit field

More button

Constant Test button

Drop down

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Edit field

Edit field

Step Test button

Edit field

Edit field

More button

Ramp Test button

Spin

Edit field

Less button

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Custom Test Setup button

Edit field

Pre-Test Hold at Start Value check

Less button

Virtual Road Simulation Settings button

Graph button

Edit field

More button

Spin

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Less button

Drag Race Settings button

STEP chart

HDT Test Settings button

Dyno PAU Test Setup property page

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Speedometer Test Settings button

Help button

Client area

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Apply button

Client area

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Cancel button

OK button

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 Setup Default Test Parameters window

Spin

Edit field

More button

Constant Test button

Drop down

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Edit field

Edit field

Step Test button

Edit field

Edit field

More button

Ramp Test button

Spin

Edit field

Less button

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Custom Test Setup button

Edit field

Pre-Test Hold at Start Value check

Less button

Virtual Road Simulation Settings button

Graph button

Edit field

More button

Spin

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Less button

Drag Race Settings button

RAMP chart

HDT Test Settings button

Dyno PAU Test Setup property page

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Speedometer Test Settings button

Help button

Client area

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Apply button

Client area

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Cancel button

OK button

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 VRS toolbar

Virtual Road Simulation button

Configure Virtual Road Simulation Test Settings

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 Setup Default Test Parameters window

Edit field

Drop down

Constant Test button

Edit field

Client area

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Drop down

Edit field

Virtual Road Simulation Settings property page

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Step Test button

Add Inertia Simulation check

Ramp Test button

Edit field

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Custom Test Setup button

Edit field

Use Vehicle Dynamic Coefficients check

Drop down

Virtual Road Simulation Settings button

Edit field

Edit field

Estimate using TRLP check

Drag Race Settings button

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Edit field

Edit field

Upload button

HDT Test Settings button

Download button

Edit field

Restore Defaults button

Speedometer Test Settings button

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Help button

Client area

Apply button

Edit field

Cancel button

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OK button

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 Race toolbar

Drag button

Configure Drag Race Test Settings

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 Setup Default Test Parameters window

Drop down

Edit field

Constant Test button

Edit field

Edit field

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Drag Race Settings property page

Step Test button

Drop down

Ramp Test button

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Edit field

Enable VRS check

Auto Start on Accel check

Custom Test Setup button

Auto Stop at Final Distance/Speed check

Edit field

Auto Stage check

Virtual Road Simulation Settings button

Auto Reset Tree check

Drop down

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Test Tree button

Drag Race Settings button

Drop down

HDT Test Settings button

Restore Defaults button

Drop down

Help button

Speedometer Test Settings button

Apply button

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Client area

Cancel button

Client area

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OK button

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 Pull Down toolbar

HD Truck button

Configure Heavy Duty Truck Settings

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 Speedo toolbar

Speedometer button

Configure Run Speedometer Test Settings

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 Setup Default Test Parameters window

Edit field

Edit field

Edit field

Drop down

Constant Test button

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Edit field

Step Test button

Enforce Distance Tolerance check

Edit field

Drop down

Ramp Test button

More button

Edit field

Spin

Custom Test Setup button

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Less button

Edit field

Enforce Speed Tolerance check

Virtual Road Simulation Settings button

Edit field

Edit field

Edit field

Drag Race Settings button

Restore Defaults button

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HDT Test Settings button

Speedometer Test Settings property page

Edit field

Help button

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Speedometer Test Settings button

Apply button

Client area

Cancel button

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Client area

OK button

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Report toolbar

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 Report toolbar

Style button

Configure Report Settings

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System toolbar

Weather toolbar

Program toolbar

Default toolbar

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Diagnostics toolbar

Sampling toolbar

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 System toolbar

Dyno button

Configure Dynamometer System Parameters

Load button

Configure Load Settings

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 Setup Dynocom window

Primary 1 tab

Secondary 1 tab

Edit field

Load Control check

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Edit field

Dyno System Settings button

Dyno Load Settings property page

Client area

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Edit field

Client area

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Pagetab list control

Dyno Load Settings button

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Edit field

Drop down

Edit field

PAU Lookup Table Filtering check

Edit field

Weather System Settings button

Edit field

Program Settings button

Zero button

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Edit field

Calibrate button

Default Engine Settings button

Edit field

Enable PAU Control check

Edit field

Handheld Display Settings button

Edit field

Update PID Feedback Constants check

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Client area

Auto Zero Load Cell Before Run check

Restore Defaults button

System Hardware button

Help button

Controller Hardware Test button

Apply button

Dyno Run Sampling button

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Cancel button

OK button

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 Setup Dynocom window

Edit field

Dyno System Settings button

Dyno System Settings property page

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Client area

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Edit field

Client area

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Edit field

Dyno Load Settings button

Edit field

Drop down

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Edit field

Weather System Settings button

Edit field

Program Settings button

Edit field

Secondary Dyno Parameters (II) check

FX Configuration check

Drop down

Edit field

Default Engine Settings button

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Edit field

Edit field

Edit field

Handheld Display Settings button

Edit field

Linkage Compensation check

Edit field

System Hardware button

Help button

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Controller Hardware Test button

Apply button

Edit field

Cancel button

Dyno Run Sampling button

OK button

Edit field

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 Weather toolbar

Conditions button

Configure Dynamometer Weather System

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 Program toolbar

Settings button

Configure Program Settings

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 Default toolbar

Engine button

Configure Default Engine Parameters

Handheld button

Configure Handheld Run Display Settings

Controller button

Configure Hardware Settings

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 Setup Dynocom window

Drop down

Dyno System Settings button

Default Engine Settings property page

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Client area

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Default to Use Engine Settings for RPM Calculation check

Client area

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Drop down

Dyno Load Settings button

Edit field

Drop down

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Edit field

Weather System Settings button

Auto Set Tach Warning RPM check

Program Settings button

Drop down

Edit field

Edit field

Default Engine Settings button

Edit field

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Handheld Display Settings button

Cancel button

System Hardware button

Restore Defaults button

Controller Hardware Test button

Apply button

Dyno Run Sampling button

Help button

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OK button

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 Diagnostics toolbar

Test Hardware button

View Input/Output Data from DAQ

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 Sampling toolbar

Run Start/Stop button

Configure Dyno Run Start/Stop/Sampling Settings

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 Setup Dynocom window

Open button

Edit field

Drop down

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Edit field

Open button

Edit field

Auto Start Run check

Auto Stop Run check

Dyno System Settings button

Dyno Run Sampling property page

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Dyno Load Settings button

Open button

Client area

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Drop down

Client area

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Edit field

Weather System Settings button

Edit field

Drop down

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Drop down

Drop down

Open button

Program Settings button

Edit field

Default Engine Settings button

Drop down

Enable FAN Auto Control check

Open button

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Enable A/F Sensor Auto Control check

Edit field

Handheld Display Settings button

Edit field

Use Previous Run Settings for Handheld New Run check

Edit field

Butterworth Filtering check

Edit field

System Hardware button

Edit field

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Merge Gear Changes check

Edit field

End Run on Brake Button check

Drop down

Controller Hardware Test button

Restore Defaults button

Temporarily Hold Current Speed on Run Start ¹ check

Help button

Load after Run Start Only ¹ check

Apply button

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Dyno Run Sampling button

Cancel button

OK button

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Gauge Main Window

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Gauge View Ribbons

Chapter 5: Gauge Main Window

Gauge View

Application menu button

Quick Access Toolbar toolbar

Home tab

Layout tab

Options button

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About button

Display Program Information, Version Number and Copyright

Home toolbar

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Gauge View: Quick Access Toolbar

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New button

Quick Print button

Save As... button

Customize Quick Access Toolbar button

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Gauge View: Home Ribbon Bar

Chapter 5: Gauge Main Window

Action toolbar

AWD Track toolbar

Load toolbar

Run Playback toolbar

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 Action toolbar

Run Start/Stop button

Start Run Sampling

Brake Toggle button

Toggle Dyno Brake

AFR Toggle button

Toggle Wideband AFR Module

Data View button

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 AWD Track toolbar

Jog Out button

Track Jog Out

Track Stop button

Jog Out button

Track Jog In

Edit field

Wheelbase Current Value

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 Load toolbar

Edit field

PAU Minus button

Subtract Load

Progress bar

PAU Plus button

Increase Load

193
 Run Playback toolbar

Play button

Pause button

Rewind button

Forward button

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Gauge View: Layout Ribbon Bar

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Template toolbar

View toolbar

Edit toolbar

Controls toolbar

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Arrange toolbar

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 Template Panel

Drop down

This allows you to select the active Gauge Template File. By selecting different template files different
Gauge configurations will be loaded on the Gauge Screen.

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 View Panel

Background button

Background Color

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 Edit Panel

Modify button

Modify the Gauge Layout Window

Cut button

Cut the selection and put it on the Clipboard

Delete button

Erase the selection

Copy button

Copy the selection and put it on the Clipboard

Paste button

Insert Clipboard contents

Select All button

Select the entire document

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 Controls Panel

Half Gauge button

Create a new half gauge control

Multi-Gauge button

Creates a new dual gauge control

Meter button

Creates a new meter control

Vert Scroll button

Creates a new veritcal scrolling gauge control

Horz Level button

Creates a new horizontal bar gauge control

Thermo button

Creates a new thermometer control

Trend Chart button

Creates a new trend chart control

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Select button

Choose object selection tool

LED Gauge button

Creates a new digital LED gauge control

Numeric button

Creates a new digital numeric control

Vert Level button

Creates a new veritcal bar gauge control

Horz Scroll button

Creates a new horizontal scrolling gauge control

LED button

Creates a new LED state control

Live HP button

Creates a new real time power and torque chart control

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 Arrange Panel

Left button

Aligns the selected controls to have the same left as the dominant control

Width button

Resizes the selected control to have the same width as the dominant control

Right button

Aligns the selected controls to have the same right as the dominant control

Both button

Resizes the selected controls to have the same size as the dominant control

Botton button

Aligns the selected controls to have the same bottom as the dominant control

Top button

Aligns the selected controls to have the same top as the dominant control

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Height button

Resizes the selected control to have the same height as the dominant control

Grid button

Show/Hide Grid

Settings button

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Gauge View: Status Bar

Chapter 5: Gauge Main Window

Ready

Gauge View Timer

Run Data Acquisition Timer

Run Status Indicator

Brake/Stop Status Indicator

Connection Status Indicator

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Selecting Default Templates

Chapter 5: Gauge Main Window

A user can select a pre-deffined or a saved template using the Template Toolbar List Box control located on the
Layout Ribbon of the Gauge View.
All the template files that are saved to the sub-folder, "\App Template", of the Quantum installation folder.

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Editing Gauge Templates

Chapter 5: Gauge Main Window

A Gauge View Template that is already loaded can be modified by pressing the "Modify" button of the Edit toolbar
on the Layout Ribbon as shown below.

Once the Gauge View is in editing state it will change to the state shown:

One can use the Layout Ribbon buttons to add, cut, copy, delete or edit any control that is shown on the Gauge

View. To select different controls within the Gauge View the "Select" button, , must be highlighted.
Once the "Select" button is highlighted the user can click the controls on the Gauge View or select them by
drawing a rectangle around them.

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Once a control is selected, a rectangular frame will highlight the control indicating it is selected. To modify the
appearance or data that control reference, right click the control to display the popup menu as shown below:

Select "Properties..." to bring up the controls property settings page as shown below:

The Properties Popup Dialog lists all the available attributes of the control that can be modified.

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Create a Gauge Template

Chapter 5: Gauge Main Window

To create a new Gauge Template, click the File->New menu item as shown to create an empty Gauge Template
and modify it by following the steps in the Editing Gauge Templates section.
Once the template is finalized it can be saved to a New File Name by clicking the File->Save As... menu item.

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Gauge Controls

Chapter 5: Gauge Main Window

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Create a New Dyno Session

Chapter 6: Create a Session

New Session Wizard

Dynamometer runs cannot be peformed without first creating a session. To create a session click the "Create Session" button on
the Home Ribbon Bar.
To navigate through this wizard, use the Back and Next buttons located at the bottom of each panel.

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New Dyno Session / Step 1 of 3 Page

Chapter 5: Create a Session

Visual Studio Program Locations

Your Visual C++ versions 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 (.NET) and 7.1 (2003) locations should be present in their respective locations. If they
are not correct, or if you must enter one yourself, click Browse to search through your directories for the correct locations. If
you do not currently have a version of Visual C++, leave that spot black. When you have finished, click Next.

button

Progress bar

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Edit field

Edit field

Drop down

Scan button

Drop down

Drop down

Drop down

Open button

Drop down

Open button

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Drop down

New Session Wizard property page

Edit field

Next > button

Drop down

Cancel button

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Advanced check

Help button

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New Dyno Session / Step 2 of 3 Page

Chapter 5: Create a Session

Visual Studio Program Locations

Your Visual C++ versions 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 (.NET) and 7.1 (2003) locations should be present in their respective locations. If they
are not correct, or if you must enter one yourself, click Browse to search through your directories for the correct locations. If
you do not currently have a version of Visual C++, leave that spot black. When you have finished, click Next.

Progress bar

button

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Edit field

Drop down

Picture

Linked button

Picture

Picture

New Session Wizzard property page

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Picture

Picture

OK button

Swap button

Cancel button

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Advanced check

Help button

Next > button

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New Dyno Session / Step 3 of 3 Page

Chapter 5: Create a Session

Visual Studio Program Locations

Your Visual C++ versions 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 (.NET) and 7.1 (2003) locations should be present in their respective locations. If they
are not correct, or if you must enter one yourself, click Browse to search through your directories for the correct locations. If
you do not currently have a version of Visual C++, leave that spot black. When you have finished, click Next.

Progress bar

button

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Drop down

Edit field

Edit field

Edit field

Edit field

Edit field

New Session Wizard property page

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Edit field

Edit field

Edit field

Edit field

Finish button

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Cancel button

Advanced check

Help button

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Making a Run

Chapter 7: Making a Run

New Run Wizard

Dynamometer runs are added to a session. After a session is created, the New Run button will be activated allowing the user to
create a new run. Press the New Run button on the on the Home Ribbon Bar to start the New Run Wizard. To navigate through
this wizard, use the Back and Next buttons located at the bottom of each panel.

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Chapter 6: Making a Run

New Run Type Information

The first step to making a new run is to select the run type. Quantum allows the operator to perform a wide variety of run
types. Specific run types are used to test different vehicle parameters depending on the application. Furthermore, when
comparing runs it is important ONLY to compare runs of the same type and set up parameters as changing the run parameters
has a varying affect on engine load and performance.

Depending on the selections made, other property pages will be available in the wizard to complete before an operator can
perform a dyno test.

Progress Bar

Tells the user how many more steps they have to complete until finished.

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Back Button

Allows the user to go back to the previous property page.

Run Title Edit Box

This is where the user inputs a name for the Run. The run title defaults to a date and time but this can
be changed to something more descriptive.

Run Type List Selector

The Run Type List are all possible run test types supported by Quantum. This is where the operator
selects the run type he/she is about to perform.

Note: It is best to use the same run type and run type parameters within a session for comparison and
analysis; however, Quantum does allow you the flexibility to add a different run type within a session.

New Run Wizard Property Page

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Next Step Button

When the Run Title and Run Test Type are selected the user clicks this button to move on to the next
step.

Cancel Button

The Cancel Button allows the user to exit out of the wizard.

Help Button

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Chapter 6: Making a Run

Run Type Settings

Once the Run Type is selected the operator will be asked to provide specific information/settings to configure for the Run Type
selected. Some Run Types do not need any further user input or any additional information,
therefore; no additional property page is needed and the wizard will move on to the next step.

The following is a list of current Run Types:

1. Gear Roll On (RO)

2. Negative (N)
3. Engine Power (EP)
4. Speedo (S)
5. Race (R)
6. Virtual Road Simulation (VRS)
7. Inertia (IT)
8. Inspection & Maintenance (IM)
9. PAU - Constant
10. PAU - Step
11. PAU - Ramp
12. PAU - Programmed Force (PF)

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Roll On Run Type

Chapter 6: Making a Run

New Dyno Run - Roll On Settings (RO)

The Roll On Settings Property Page in the second step of the Run Wizard is the most widely used run type based on it's
functionality, simplicity, and customization.
This run type is specifically and almost always used for dynamometers that are not equipped with a Power Absorption Unit
( Eddy Brake ) - in this case one would always select "None" for the Optional Load Settings field.

The RO Run Type Settings Property Page is shown below with a description of each of it's parameters.

Note: Users should familiarize themselves with the Roll On Run Type before performing other Run Type tests. Hence, it will be
thoroughly explained below.

None Load Option

Select this if you do not wish to apply optional load via the power absorption unit (PAU). In most
instances, Dynocom uses an Eddy Brake load device and if the system dynamometer is not equipped
with an optional eddy brake, the None Load Option will always be checked.

Always select None for doing basic power and toque testing on normally aspirated vehicles to get a
baseline number.

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Dynamic Load Option

Select Dynamic Load if the operator will be changing the load dynamically during the run. To change the
load dynamically the user will press the "+" or "-" button on the DC-Handheld or the Load Toolbar Panel
shown below:

Note: This is not a preferred method of measuring power and torque during operation but can be useful
for tuning purposes. However, it is very common for Engine Break in procedures.

Static Load Option

Select Static Load for the most common loading. Vehicles with forced induction or diesel engines would
require some basic load to spool up the turbo and/or properly establish a baseline.

If this option is selected, the user must enter the Static Load Percentage that the PAU will apply in the
Edit Load Percentage box.

As a general rule of thumb:

For large single roller systems, i.e. DC-7500 & DC-15000 series, add 10% load per 250 RWHP.
For smaller cradle roller systems, i.e. DC-5000 & DC-6000 series, add 5% load per 250 RWHP.

Edit Load Percentage

This is the percentage amount of load that the PAU will apply during the Run when the Static Load
Option is selected.

As a general rule of thum apply 5% load per 250 HP on cradle type dynamometers and 10% load per
250 HP on larger single roll dynamometer systems. However, the correct amount of load is based
on several factors and only with experience in operating a chassis dynamometer can one correctly
determine what a good load percentage should be.

Interpolated Load Option

The Interpolate Load Option is very usefull for applying more load at higher engine speeds when the
engine makes more power. Hence, this selection is usefull for turbochareged and forced induction
vehicles where the power comes on quickly and at higher engine speeds.

Edit Load Percentage Min

This is the minimum Load Percentage the PAU will apply at the desired minimum Range.

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Edit Load Percentage Max

This is the maximum Load Percentage the PAU will apply at the desired maximum Range.

Edit Range Field Min

This is the minimum field (Engine RPM or Roll Speed) which Quantum uses to calculate the actual Load
percentage using a polynomial interpolation calculation.

Edit Range Field Max

This is the maximum field (Engine RPM or Roller Speed) which Quantum uses to calculate the actual
Load percentage using a polynomial interpolation calculation.

Interpolate Load over Speed Check Box

In many instances selecting this option is superior than using the default Interpolate Load over Engine
RPM calculation as if the Engine RPM signal is picked up by an Optical or Inductive sensor and drops
out during the run the power and torque will have a sudden drop and be shown when evaluating the
data. Hence, selecting Interpolate Load over Speed, will always base the Load percentage calculated
over the Roll Speed which is very reliable - drop outs in data will not occur.

This is very useful on high power vehicles or where the motor twists on the motor mounts causing issues
with the Optical Pickup from reading the reflective tape.

Use Pre-Deffined Power Range Check Box

Power Type Drop Down List Box

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Speedo Run Type

Chapter 6: Making a Run

New Dyno Run - Speedo Test Settings ( S - Optional )

The Speedo Test Settings is an optional featured software product that allow the user to test law enforcement and special
vehicles speedometers and odometers for correct calibration.

It is important that the dynamometer rollers diameter is correctly measured to properly measure and calibrate the vehicle
speedometer/odometer. Dynocom always calibrates and measures the rollers diameter for speedometer specific systems to
ensure accuracy.

Test Distance Edit Box

This value determines how far the operator must drive the vehicle to check the odometers calibration.
By default it is set to 1000 feet, but this is easily modified by the user.

Length Units Drop Down

This dropdown box selects the units for distance used for odometer testing. Both feet and miles are
used.

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Enforce Distance Tolerance check

When enabled, the vehicles odometer is considered failing the test if the actual distance and the reported
distance travelled vary by more than the current selected percentage listed in the Distance Tolerance %
Edit Box.

Distance Tolerance % Edit Box

This value determines the pass/fail limit for the odometer test. If the vehicle falls within this percentage
of the distance then the report will indicate a "Pass". Anything, over this percentage of the total distance
will indicate a "FAIL" on the Speedometer/Odometer Report.

Roll Diameter Indicator Field

Provides useful information on the current roll diameter. This field cannot be modified.

Minimum Speed Edit Box

This is the minimum starting speed of the test.

Max Speed Edit Box

This is the maximum ending speed of the test.

Speed Units Drop down

Speed Step Edit Box

This edit box is used to test the speedometer at different speeds provided by a step interval from the
starting minimum speed entered above. The test program will provide visual information to the user
indicating to what speed the vehicle must maintain or be driven. In many cases the cruise control is
useful in driving the vehicle at a certain constant speed.

Speed Step Duration

Total time the vehicle will be driven and the current speed.

Speed Tolerance % Edit Box

This value determines the pass/fail limit for the speedometer test. If the vehicle maintains a speed value
within this user defined percentage of the target speed, a "PASS" will be printed on the Speedometer
Report. If the vehicle speed is not within the speed tolerance % value than a "FAIL" will be printed on the
Speedometer Report.

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 Enforce Speed Tolerance check

When enabled, the vehicles speedometer is considered failing the test if the actual speed and reported
speed vary by more than the current selected percentage listed in the speed tolerance edit box.

After the test is set up and the run wizard is finished, the gauge screen will be displayed and a series of
informative popup dialogs will appear informing the operator to drive the vehicle at the set target speeds as
shown below.
Simply follow the instruction on the screen and DC-Handheld to complete the current Speedometer test.

Once the Speedo Test is complete, the user can print the Speedo Test Report. The following is an example of a
Speedometer Test Report print out:

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Race Run Type

Chapter 6: Making a Run

New Dyno Run - Race Test Settings (R)

The Property Page shown in the second step of the Run Wizard depends on the Run type selected. Hence, there are over 12
specific Run type property pages available with a subset of these property pages having further property pages that the user
must configure.

The most common and basic Run Type is the Roll On Type. The RO Run Type Settings Property Page is shown below with a
description of each of it's parameters.

Note: Users should familiarize themselves with the Roll On Run Type before performing other Run Type tests. Hence, it will be
thouroughly explained below.

Race Type Drop Down Selector

The user/operator must select the Race Test Type from the Race Type Drop Down selector.
The following are the current possible Race Tests that the user/operator can perform:
1. 0-60 MPH
2. 0-100 MPH
3. 0-100 KPH
4. 50-70 MPH
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6. Min-Max Speed, Minimum to Maximum speed configured by the Min/Max Speed Edit Box Fields.
7. 1/8 Mile
8. 1/4 Mile
9. 1/2 Mile
10. 1 Mile

Note: These test measure the distance and speed using the speed sensor and circumference of the
dynamometer roller. Hence, depending on how the user adds load to the vehicle the results may not
match real world conditions but can be used for comparisons between one another. In order to simulate
real world conditions the user/operator should select the VRS check box.

Vehicle Weight Edit Box

Min Speed Edit Box

Max Speed Edit Box

Speed Unit Combo Box

Enable VRS Check Box

After setting up the Race Test parameters, the Gauge screen will be displayed showing a virtual 3D race scene.
Since, it this test is not typically used for measuring power and torque, one need not select any Engine RPM
pickup.

The following are the steps for performing the test:

1) User presses Finish on the New Run Wizard Property Sheet

2) The Gauge Screen will prompt up and the vehicle is strapped down to the dynamometer roller and running.
3) The user presses the Go button to inform the control system that he/she is ready.
4) After a brief period of time, usually within 5 seconds, a virtual drag tree will be displayed on the Gauge Screen
( the optional Drag Tree will also mirror the Virtual Display if available ).
5) When the Green light is turned on the user will accelerate the vehicle as he/she would on the actual race track.
6) When the vehicle reaches the test parameters distance or maximum speed the test will terminate.

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Virtual Road Load Run Type

Chapter 6: Making a Run

New Dyno Run - Virtual Road Settings (VRS)

The VRS Property Page allows the user to select one of three different methods for applying vehicle simulation loading to a
vehicle.

Each specific method has it's advantages and each method is designed to "simulate" load that a vehicle would experience on a
road or track.
Considerable research for decades has been done on providing different methods of simulating load for a vehicle on a chassis
dynamometer.

The first method, Use Vehicle Parameters, is the most realistic method used for computing forces acting on a vehicle and uses
the following equation:

FR = FD + FI + FG + Fr,

where,

FI = ma ( Inertial Force due to acceleration and mass of vehicle )

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FD = ᴘCDA v /2 ( Drag Force due to Air Friction )

FG = mg sin(#) ( Force of Gravity )

Fr = ꙡmg cos(#) ( Force due to Road Friction )

The second and third method, Use Power @ 50 MPH and Use Vehicle Dynamic Coefficients, are very similar. Both of these
were developed decades ago by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in an effort to compare and evaluate vehicle fuel
economy. They developed a test scenario for all passenger vehicles that were sold within the U-.S. based on vehicle track coast
down testing. The determination of the coefficients is described in detail the U.S. EPA publication entitled "High-Tech I/M Test
Procedures, Emission Standards, Quality Control Requirements, and Equipment Specifications."

The following equation modeled the vehicles road load:

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FTRLF = (AvV + BvV + CvV ) ∙ 5252.1 / vrpm,

where, Av, Bv, and Cv are terms provided by the EPA and are
related to track road load power of the test vehicle at 50 MPH.

V = vehicle velocity

vrpm = RPM of the dynamometer rolls

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The EPA data is based on vehicle year. In older vehicles, the A,B, and C parameters may not be given for the vehicle and must
be determined by the single value given or the power @ 50 MPH.
The relationship between power @ 50 MPH is given by the following equation:

TRLP@50 = Track Road Load Power @ 50 MPH

Av = (0.35 / 50) ∙ TRLP@50

Bv = (0.10 / 2500) ∙ TRLP@50

Cv = (0.55 / 125000) ∙ TRLP@50

Several vehicles exist that have not been modeled by the EPA; hence, the user/operator would have to obtain the Vehicle
Parameters, which is a better model, to simulate road conditions.

The TRLP and/or the Vehicle Dynamic Coefficients are automatically loaded based on the vehicle selected when the user/
operator created the session. Only vehicles that are listed in the EPA files have coefficients available.
Quantum 2016 provides a the EPA data for most vehicles up to 2016. Hence, if the A,B, and C terms are not available the user/
operator should use the Vehicle Parameters method to determine road load.

Vehicle Mass Edit Box

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Mass Unit Selector

Add Inertia Simulation Check Box

Use Vehicle Parameters option

Frontal Area Edit Box

Area Unit Selector

Drag Coefficient Edit Box

Rolling Resistance Coefficient Selector

Incline Value Edit Box

Incline (degrees/grade) Selector

Use Power @ 50 MPH option

TRLP @ 50 MPH Edit Box

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Use Vehicle Dynamic Coefficients option

A Param Edit Box

B Param Edit Box

C Param Edit Box

Air Density Value Edit Box

This field should never be modified.

VRS Correction Factor Edit Box

Add Inertia Simulation check

This check box adds the Inertial Force due to acceleration for the vehicle. The effect of checking this box
better models the vehicle on how it would behave on the actual track; however, this does increase wear
on the vehicle and dynamometer due to the fact that increased forces are acting upon both and the test
run times are increased. Only check this box if adequate cooling is provided and the vehicle is known to
be functioning properly.

All safety measures should apply.

For Race simulation this check box should be checked.

Extreme caution should be taken when enabling Inertia Simulation.

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PAU - Constant Run Type

Chapter 6: Making a Run

New Dyno Run - PAU Constant Test

PAU Constant Tests are best suited for part throttle tuning/testing a vehicle. The test is used to hold a constant "steady"
state term such as speed, engine RPM or force; hence, inertia of the dynamometer rollers has little to no effect on the results.

PAU Test Type

Test Channel Combo Box

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Steady State Target Parameter Edit Box

Test Duration Edit Box

Max Dyno Operation Edit Box

Pre-Test Hold at Start Value check

Pre-Test Hold Time Edit Box

Graph Update Button

CONSTANT chart

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Chapter 6: Making a Run

New Dyno Run - PAU Step Test

The PAU Step Test is a continuation of the PAU Constant test allowing multiple steady state "Constant" operations to complete
in a single test.
The user/operator will enter a starting target and an ending target along with a step rate and step duration.

Several Edit Box Fields will be enabled allowing for user/operator input.

PAU Test Type

Drop down

Start Target Value Edit Box

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Edit Target Value Edit Box

Test Duration Edit Box

Step Rate Edit Box

Pre-Test Hold at Start Value check

Pre-Test Hold Time Edit Box

Graph Update Button

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PAU - Ramp Run Type

Chapter 6: Making a Run

New Dyno Run - PAU Ramp Test

The PAU Ramp Test is some times reffered to as programmed Acceleration test. It's primary operation is to control the
acceleration rate of a vehicle on the dynamometer rollers. This is useful when knowing the actual acceleration rate of the
vehicle on real road conditions or simply to extend the run test time on the dynamometer. However, the RO type tests using
interpolated load control are simpler to use.

Some dynamometer manufacturers, who only produce small diameter cradle roll type dynamometers, primarily use this test
type as their suggested operating mode for determining power and torque.

PAU Test Type

Test Channel

Start Target Speed

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End Target Speed

Test Acceleration Time Edit Box

Computed Acceleration Rate

This is the computed acceleration rate given the starting target speed, end target speed, and the
acceleration time.

The Acceleration Rate is computed as follows:

Acceleration Rate = (End Speed - Start Speed ) / Acceleration Time

Production vehicles have a wide range of acceleration rates and generally fall within 5 mph/s to 25 mph/
s.

A list of production vehicle acceleration rates from 0-60 MPH:

2016 Tesla Model S P100D 24 mph/s

2012 Nissan GT-R 22 mph/s
2013 Ford Mustang GT500 17 mph/s
2016 Ford Mustang GT 13 mph/s
2016 Ford F150 EcoBoost 9.2 mph/s
2001 Honda Civic 7 mph/s

Note: When operating on a dynamometer in a final gear ratio close to 1:1 where starting speed is much
higher, the acceleration rates will fall compared with accelerating from 0-60 MPH.

Pre-Test Hold at Start Value check

Pre-Test Hold Time

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Graph button

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New Dyno Run - Step 3, Select Engine RPM Type

Chapter 6: Making a Run

New Dyno Run - Engine RPM Settings

The Engine RPM Setting Property Page is where the user selects the desired Engine RPM type. There are several choices to
select from.

The most common types Run Pickup Types are Optical, Snapshot, OBDII, and ocationally No Pickup.

Engine RPM Source ListBox

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The Engine RPM Source Listbox allows the user to select the various types of Engine RPM pickup
methods used to calculate Engine RPM.

The following is a description of each RPM Source pickup type and a brief description of when/how to
use it:

1. No Pickup
Use this pickup for all ocations where Engine Torque is not necessary to calculate. Roll Torque
and Roll Power will always be available when displayed versus Time. Since you do not have
Engine RPM you cannot graph data versus Engine RPM. This method is very usefull when
peforming tests on diesel trucks with having an automatic transmission. A Power number is
ALWAYS calculated when graphed versus TIME. Hence, you must initially configure your default
Graph Format Setting to use Time for the X-Axis.

2. Igition Box

3. Coil

4. Spark Plugs or Injector

5. Optical Pickup
This pickup is far superior to inductive type pickups as it essentially a well isolated digital input ( i.e
DVD versus VHS ). Use on any vehicles where you can access a rotational pulley within on the
engine.

6. Gear Ratio

7. Snapshot
This pickup method is very quick and easy to use. However, it only works when the vehicle is
locked in a specific gear as it calculates the Engine RPM based on Roller Speed ( Engine RPM =
Roller Speed * Snapshot Ratio ). Hence, if using an automatic transmission be sure to select
the Snapshot Trigger RPM at a RPM above where the Torque Convertor locks up.

8. OBDII
Optional Pickup using the Engine RPM from the OBDII port of the vehicle ( Optional ). Due to
many ECU types the Engine RPM may not be sent out at a fast enough data rate to make this
pickup type usefull for older vehicles.
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Engine RPM Type Settings

Once the pickup type is selected the operator will be asked to provide specific information/settings to configure how the RPM
Pickpu Type will function. The following Pickup Types provide a user interface to the user to configure these settings. If a
Engine RPM pickup type does not need additional information/settings then no additional step will be needed.

The following Engine RPM Types do not require any additional information and, hence; no configuration settings are required for
them:

1. No Pickup

2. Ignition Box - Quantum uses a TTL output pulse provided from the vehicles ignition box or ECU that is inputed directly into
the RPM Interface Box as shown.

3. OBDII (Optional) - Quantum uses the Engine RPM that it receives from the Vehicles ECU via an OBDII connection for Engine
RPM.

Note: OBDII data is highly dependent on the vehicle ECU and the data rate may not be able to keep up with the required data
rate that Quantum uses. This is expecially true on older vehicles.
If this is shown to be an issue one can decrease the Time Step Interval in the Dyno Run Sampling property page as shown:
( for OBDII a Time Step Interval of 0.100 should work in most cases )

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Engine # of Cylinders List Box

Select the number of Cylinders of the Engine.

Engine Stoke List Box

Select the Stroke of the Engine.

Engine Plug Firing Angle List Box

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 Select the Plug Firing Angle of the Engine.

Note: The plug firing angle is dependent on the type of ignition system and the ECU. For example, on
wasted spark ignition systems the plug fires on the exhaust stroke to assist in burning unspent gas.
Hence, if one is unsure of the plug firing angle the user can select the Test RPM button for each firing
angle to verify the correct Engine RPM is displayed on the digital display and the vehicles Tachometer.

Usually a vehicle with a higher cylinder count has a higher plug firing angle.

Engine RPM Pickup Type

This field will be disabled and not require any user input.

Test RPM Button

The Test RPM Button is usufull to let the user know that they have entered in the correct settings to
match the vehicle tachometer.
To use the Test button, the vehicle must be turned on and Quantum must be communicating &
connector to the control system.

The calculated Engine RPM will be displayed in the digital display next to the Test RPM button.

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Engine Stroke List Box

Select the Stroke of the Engine.

Engine Plug Firing Angle List Box

Select the Plug Firing Angle of the Engine.

Note: The plug firing angle is dependent on the type of ignition system and the ECU. For example, on
wasted spark ignition systems the plug fires on the exhaust stroke to assist in burning unspent gas.
Hence, if one is unsure of the plug firing angle the user can select the Test RPM button for each firing
angle to verify the correct Engine RPM is displayed on the digital display and the vehicles Tachometer.
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 Usually a vehicle with a higher cylinder count has a higher plug firing angle.

RPM Pickup Type

This field will be disabled and not require any user input.

Test RPM Engine RPM

The Test RPM Button is usufull to let the user know that they have entered in the correct settings to
match the vehicle tachometer.
To use the Test button, the vehicle must be turned on and Quantum must be communicating &
connector to the control system.

The calculated Engine RPM will be displayed in the digital display next to the Test RPM button.

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Chapter 6: Making a Run

Note: Special Optical Tape is required to put on the rotating pulley. Only use one small piece (5mm or 1/4").

Engine Crankshaft ( 1.0 ) option

Select this option if the Optical Pickup sensor is pointed at the engine crankshaft or harmonic balancer.
In this case the Calculated Optical Pickup Ratio is always one.

Engine Camshaft ( 2.0 ) option

Select this option if the Optical Pickup sensor is pointed to a camshaft sproket ( if available ).

User Defined Optical Pulse Ratio: option

Select this option if the user has the ability to calculate the Optical Ratio.
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 If one knows the diameter of an accessory pulley compared to that of the crankshaft pulley one simply
uses the following equation to determine the Optical Pulse Ratio:

Optical Pulse Ratio = Crankshaft Pulley Diameter / Accessory Pulley Diameter

Note: The Optical Ratio is how many times the Optical Sensor picks up one revolution of the rotating
assembly it is pointed at during one complete Engine revolution.

User Define Optical Pulse Ratio Edit Box

Enter the Optical Pulse Ratio defined above.

Estimate Ratio* option

Click this option if you wish to estimate the Optical Pickup Ratio.

The Pickup Ratio can be estimated by counting the number of pulses the sensor counts during a specific
period of time at a given Engine RPM.
Hence, if one knows the Engine Idle RPM one can simply enter it and press the Calculate Button to
calculate the Optical Pickup Ratio.
Once calculated, the operator can click the Test Engine RPM Button to determine if the Engine RPM on
the digital display matches that of the vehicle tachometer.

Note: This value is estimated due to the nature of the Engine Idle RPM. Engines never idle at a specific
RPM but operate within a tight range ( +/- 50 RPM or more depending on camshaft and components ).
Hence, the calculated Engine RPM may not always match that of the vehicle's tachometer. With the
assistance of a second opperator or if one has the ability via ECU tuning software to set the Engine RPM
and hold it, it is recommended to use a higher RPM as the Vehicle Idle RPM ( an RPM in the middle of
the Engine RPM range is recommended ).

Vehicle Idle Rpm Edit Box

The set Engine RPM at Idle or another controlled value that the engine can maintain a constant RPM
during the computational process when the user presses the Calculate Button.

Calculate Button

Press the Calculate Button to determine the Estimate Optical Pulse Ratio given a constant and controlled
specific Engine RPM that the engine can hold during the computation time ( 10 seconds).

Calculation Progress Indicator Bar

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Test Engine RPM Button

Press the Test Engine RPM Button to display the given Engine RPM using the calculated Optical Pulse
Ratio or the Fixed Optical Pulse ratio selected.

Calculated Optical Pulse Ratio

This is the computed Optical Pulse Ratio

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Gear Ratio Pickup

Chapter 6: Making a Run

Gear Ratio Edit Box

Enter the effective Gear Ratio between the Engine and the Wheels.

The Gear Ratio is calculated as follows:

Gear Ratio = Transmission Gear During Run x Final Drive Ratio

This is only effective on vehicles that have a fixed gear ratio and do not change gears during a run.
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Snapshot Trigger RPM Edit Box

This Edit Box is the desired RPM where the operator presses the "Go" button on the handheld or but
when about to Start a run.

Quantum calculates the Engine RPM by using the following equation:

Engine RPM = Roll Speed x Snapshot Ratio

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 where Snapshot Ratio = Snapshot Trigger RPM / Roll Speed, using the Roll Speed at the time the o
at the Start of the run.

Hence, if the tachometer is off then the calculated Engine RPM will be incorrect and the percentage of error w
Speeds ( Roll Speeds ).
It is assumed that the Engine Flywheel and Final Drive Axle are rotating at a fixed ratio ( i.e. vehicle is locked in
convertor is fully locked up.

Hence, if using the Snapshot Trigger RPM pickup on vehicles equiped with an automatic type transmission, be
locked in gear ( i.e. does not upshift or downshift ) and, if present, the torque
convertor is fully locked up. For most automatic transmissions this requires selecting a fairly high Snapshot T
higher ).

There are several factors which influence the calculations of Engine Torque and Engine Power when using the
type:

1. Instrumentation Error - Tachometer may be off

2. User Error - Operator does not press the go button at the specific RPM
3. Operational Error - Tire diameter increases slightly at higher speeds and/or tire deformation common on cra

Quantum includes the ability to modify the Snapshot Ratio after a run is complete to account for these factors.
right click the run in the Run Output Window and select Edit to biring up the Run Edit box as shown:

The user can edit the RPM/Speed number to re-scale the Engine RPM and press OK. The following screensh
different ratios:

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 Snapshot Ratio = 4.60

Comparing the two graphs above, one can see that changing the Snapshot Ratio does not affect the Power. H
Maximum Power occured at in the
Engine RPM band as well as the normalized Torque due to how Torque is calculated. See Chapter 1, Quantum

Lock Snapshot Ratio Check Box

Checking the Lock Snapshot Ratio will force all runs in the session to use the first runs Snapshot Ratio.
As described above, the Snapshot Ratio has a considerable effect on calculated Torque and Engine
RPM calculations. Hence, in comparing runs within the same session it is helpfull if all runs use the
same Snapshot Ratio.

In most cases the operator should always check this box.

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Chapter 6: Making a Run

Run Description Edit Box

Enter in any particular run information in this field. This is helpful in explaining what parts or modification
to the tune was done for reference. Perhaps the name of the binary file for the tune or parts list is
helpfull.
In other cases simply noting that a different lubricant or fuel was used.

It is entirely up to the user and this field can be left emplty.

AWD Coupler Engaged Check Box

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 If equiped with an AWD system with optional linkage, this must be checked if the linkage is engaged.
Only specific systems have electronic sensors to inform Quantum that the linkage is engaged or
disengaged.
If this check box is not selected and the linkage is indeed mechanically engaged, the power readings will
be much lower than usual as the secondary dynamometer inertia will not be taken into account during
the calculations.

Furthermore, it this check box is checked but the linkage is indeed mechanically uncoupled, the power
readings will be much higher than it should be.

Finish button

Click the Finish button to exit our of the Run Wizard and bring up the Gauge View Window.

Note: The Gauge View Window will only be available if control system is turned on, communicating to
Quantum and the security dongle is present.

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Dyno Data Channels

Chapter 8: Dyno Data Channels

Quantum uses Data Channels to display information to the user. Some of the Data Channels are computed from data from other
channels, some are specific to hardware inputs, and others may be specific to third party hardware devices.
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System Channels

Chapter 8: Dyno Data Channels

Quantum has a list of system channels that are predefined for Dynocom Control Hardware. These channels always show up when
configuring gauges or data the graph view uses.
Some of the system channels are computed, such as Power and Torque, using data from other channels, while others such as Speed are
simple stand alone channels.

Their are over 108 system channels that Dynocom maintains internally and are available to view using the Data View and Graph View
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DC-A/FM Wideband

Chapter 8: Dyno Data Channels

The Air/Fuel Wideband system Quantum that is included as a system channel is the Dynocom Air Fuel Module (DC-A/FM). While a user
can always configure an alalog input to receive data from another Air/Fuel Wideband system, it will only be displayed under that Analog
Inputs and not shown up on the DC-Handheld as the system AFM channel. To enable the DC-A/FM channel, the user must always click

the "+" key on the DC-Handheld or the AFR Toggle button, , on the Gauge Screen.

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Chapter 8: Dyno Data Channels

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Digital Input Channels

Chapter 8: Dyno Data Channels

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Derived Channels

Chapter 8: Dyno Data Channels

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OBDII Channels

Chapter 8: Dyno Data Channels

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Chapter 8: Dyno Data Channels

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Calibration

Chapter 9: Calibration

As of the release of Quantum, all of Dynocom products have their settings saved to a special USB License/
Settings Dongle. This dongle has all the special settings within it allowing the user to simple plug it in to any PC
running Quantum and immediately use Quantum and the dyno.

However, the only sensor that it very sensitive is the Load Cell which measures the load or force the PAU
( Power Absorption Unit, typically an Eddy Brake ) applies during a dyno run. A few thousands of an inch in
deflection along the dynamometer frame beneath the load cell will result in several hundred pounds of force
being sensed. Hence, the physical installation of the dynamometer is critical; hence, when the dyno is moved or
re-installed the calibration of the load cell must be done.

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There are two methods to calibrating the load cell, a quick one that requires no calibration weight and a more
time consuming one - both methods produce acceptable results.

The two methods of calibration are as follows:

1) Calibration using the Dynamometer Inertia

This method only requires a 2WD normally aspirated vehicle in good operating condition and uses the known
inertia of the roller assembly to assist in adjusting the multiplier of the load cell. It is important not to use a vehicle
of high power levels, as depending on the dynamometer model/inertia, it may not adequately have enough
inertia to properly load the vehicle. Hence, a vehicle no higher than around 300 HP is a good choice for current
products. The calibration is done by adjusting the Load Cell CF value under the Dyno Load Cell Settings Setup
page.

2) Calibration using a Known Mass

This method requires a known mass to match that is used so one can manipulate the multiplier of the load
cell output value so both the mass and output value are equal. The higher the mass the better as the load cell
has a nonlinear range of operation at the low end of its scale. An acceptable mass is between 50-100 lbs. A
calibration bar is also needed to support the mass - one may use the load cell arm already present as shown
below or fabricate their own. The calibration weight must be suspended on this arm so the weight is stable and
does not fall off.

Calibration using the Dynamometer Inertia

Step 1:
Strap down a normally aspirated, manual transmission, modest power 2WD vehicle on the dynamometer. With the eddy
brake OFF and eddy brake power unplugged from the unit proceed to do a RO test without load (i.e. Inertia only test).
Always do the test in forth gear and do at least three tests to get a good reading.
Step 2:
With the vehicle already in place, plug in or turn on the eddy brake power. If you have an AWD system, make sure you are
only calibrating one load cell at a time. Thus, use in 2WD mode. If the AWD system is linked, un-link it via the coupler.
Step 3:
Set up a new run and apply the recommended load based on model number and HP range:
Note: The Eddy Brake is dependent on incoming AC voltage. The following is assuming that incoming voltage is within the
range of 208-220 VAC. In Europe, the incoming AC voltage is usually higher 240-260 VAC; hence, the recommended load
values may be slightly on the high side and the lower value of the range should be used.

150-250 HP Vehicle:
8.5” Diameter Rollers – 5-10% Load
10.75” Diameter Rollers – 10-15% load
12.75”- 48” Diameter Rollers – 15-20% load

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8.5” Diameter Rollers – 10-15% Load
10.75” Diameter Rollers – 15-20% load
12.75”- 48” Diameter Rollers – 20-25% load

Step 4:
Setup the New Dyno Run with the appropriate Static load and perform a test.
Step 5:
The resulting run may or not have the same HP as the run done in Step 1. However, this can be changed using the Load Cell
CF discussed earlier. Go to the Setup Load Control dialog page and adjust the PauCF as shown:
You would then close and re-open the runs so the change is applied. Adjust the Load Cell CF value so both the HP of the
loaded and un-loaded run match. In reality, the Load Cell CF should be close to 1; however, the range may be anywhere
from 0.8 to 1.2 for a single eddy brake dynamometer system. It is important to remember that this term only affects the HP
due to the eddy brake as the following is the total HP equation:
HPTotal = HPPAU + HPINERTIA;
Hence, the PauCF term is only affecting the HPPAU term in the above equation.

Calibration using a known Mass

TBD

Troubleshooting

After installation or after a period of time, the load cell may jump or spike during a dynamometer run. There are
only two main reasons why this occurs.

Mechanical:
Since the load cell measures full scale force with a deflection of approximately only 0.006”, any vibration or
deflection in the frame and/or floor will register a spike in the reading when measuring force. It is important
to understand that 0.006” is the thickness of a piece of paper, hence; when a vehicle is operating on a
dynamometer the frame can deflect and or vibration can be transferred to the load cell. To minimize this one
should bolt the dynamometer to a solid concrete floor ( 8” thick concrete) and shim all the spaces under the frame
where there are any gaps. Furthermore, avoid installing the dynamometer over two different concrete slabs or on
a floor that is cracked.
In situations that it is impossible to reduce the vibration between the floor and the dynamometer frame, a
polyurethane end rod bushing is available to replace the upper end rod of the load cell to dampen any vibrations
that the load cell may pick up during operation. It is helpful to determine if the spike always occurs at a specific
speed – if so suspect a mechanical.

To determine if spikes are caused by mechanical issues:

a) Remove load cell and replace with a solid square bar to hold the eddy brake firmly in place and prevent it from
rotating.
b) Rest the Load Cell gently on top of a soft material such as Styrofoam placed on the floor.
c) Perform a run using the same load and vehicle where a spike was evident.
d) Look at the TorquePAU/PowerPau vs Time data plot to determine if spike is present
e) If spike is eliminated, suspect mechanical/vibration/installation issue and remedy. Check tightness of all
bearings, set screws, and shaft to roll fasteners as loose hardware can increase vibration thru the rotating
system.
Note: Most spikes are due to mechanical/installation issues and outnumber electrical issues by 4:1

Electrical:
Since the load cell outputs only 30mV at full scale, EMI/RF interference, electrical ground loops and ground
problems can induce voltage/current on the wire and cause spikes. Furthermore, the vehicles electrical system
(i.e. ignition) can at higher engine loads and RPM can reach in excess of several thousand volts. When the

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grounded to earth.
Proper grounding is achieved by driving a steel, copper, or brass rod of over down thru the concrete floor and
earth. Proper ground rod measurements are 8 feet long with a diameter of 5/8”, however; this may be impractical
for some areas. A rod having a length of at least 4 feet is recommended. The rod should be fastened to the
dynamometer frame with a cable/wire of minimum #8 gauge. 11

Since the power coming into the building can cause transients on the ground plane and within the system it is
also recommended to plug the PC and DC-Controller into a PowerVAR isolation transformer. This not only cleans
up the incoming electrical supply but can help in preventing damage in the event of an electrical storm.

To determine if spikes are caused by electrical issues:

Simply follow the steps in “determining if spikes are caused by mechanical issues” and if the spike in the load
cell reading still exists it is most likely an electrical problem. However, the following is another test to pin point
electrical causes:
a) Disconnect all electrical sensors, such as speed sensor(s), air/fuel, RPM pickups, HPT sensor, and any other
inputs from the DC-Controller and DC-JBOX. The load cell will be the only sensor hooked up.
b) Navigate to the load cell screen on the handheld – as shown.

c) Drive vehicle on the dynamometer while adding load manually ( +/- keys on handheld )
d) This may take several minutes
e) Confirm if reading is stable
f) If load cell force is normal and no erratic behavior is evident contact Dynocom for assistance.

Common electrical issues:

a) Poor Electrical Ground coming into dyno.
b) Poor Electrical Ground contact to eddy brake Frame.
c) Some Analog Input Sensors and or Air Fuel Systems can induce noise on the Power Bus – adding an inline
inductor on the power bus minimizes electrical transients
d) Load Cell Wire to close to eddy brake or AC Power wires
e) Load Cell Damaged by Load Shocking – load cell will erratically stop reading or suddenly jump to an erratic
reading. Load cell should be replaced.
f) Ground Bus Transients
g) Load Cell Wire damaged or contacts loose
h) DC-JBOX Connector and wiring loose – vibration will cause intermittent contact problems.
i) 12VDC/13VDC AC/DC Power Supply is not clean – try replacing with another AC/DC adapter for DC-Controller
j) Ground loops between PC and DC-Controller – try using a laptop running on battery only. (i.e. unplug laptop
from AC wall outlet).
k) DO NOT USE A UPS BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM –it has been found that the power inverters in these
devices to be very noisy. Dynocom ONLY recommends PowerVAR isolation type transformer systems.
l) DO NOT use tie wraps to wire digital cables to ANY power wires. 12

m) Do NOT increase cable length for USB cable and or DB25 cables. USB cable should be no longer than 2m
and the DB25 cable should be a maximum of 5 m.
n) Desktop PC Power Issues – TRY A NEW LAPTOP. The ground planes are connected from the PC to the DC-
Controller. A few millivolts bias between the two grounds will show up as 100’s of HP on the load cell and the
TorquePAU and/or PowerPAU will be biased because the load does not go back to zero.

Do’s and Don'ts

Always:
a) Use only supplied cables and DO NOT extend any cables/wires in electrical system.
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b) Use a ground rod and always ground vehicle to earth. Ground dyno chassis to ground rod.
c) Mount dynamometer frame on large concrete slab (minimum 6”, recommended 8” thick)
d) Never loop any wires/cables to avoid any induced current in electrical system
e) Be careful when moving dynamometer frame with load cell attached. Mechanical shock can damage load cell.
f) Only ground chassis to earth at one node/point. Avoid ground loops
g) Shim dyno frame to concrete floor to minimize vibration and flexing of the frame. Note: In rigid frames a
polyurethane bushing is included to dampen vibration. In semi-rigid frame designs the frame is designed to
dampen vibration.
h) Replace Load Cell if cable becomes worn or crimped.

Never:
a) Extend or modify load cell cable.
b) Modify frame structure and/or weld on frame with Load Cell attached to frame – electrical welding pulses can
damage load cell sensitive internals.
c) Install dynamometer frame over two concrete slabs.
d) Shock Load Cell ( either mechanically or electrically )

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FAQ for Quantum

Chapter 11: FAQ for Quantum

How do I use the Optical Pickup Magnetic Base on Non-Magnetic surfaces or in hIgh vibration areas where the
Magnetic Base switch releases due to exesive vibration?
Simply disconnetct the sensor from the magnetic base and bolt it to a suitable location on the vehicle chassis using only the L-
Bracket attached to the optical pickup sensor. Welding Vise-Grip style welding clamps work well.

Handheld Screen shows garbled data after a few minutes.

Check heat sink to case connection on side of DC-Controller on Version 2 hardware systems. If internal heat sink overheats it
will shut down causing handheld to malfunction.

Handheld Screen shows starange characters on screen as soon as DC-Controller is turned on

Check DB9 Cable - cable needs to be replace every 1-2 years or if damaged ( caught in door or other ). If problem persists
contact Dynocom.

No Speed is shown on Handheld Screen when roller is rotating.

This can be one or more of many possible issues, such as:
1. Bad Speed Sensor
2. Poor Speed Sensor wiring or connection.
3. Blown differential IC's within electronics. ( DS8921 ).

DC-Controller turns on and DC-Controller screen shows normal but nothing is shown on handheld screen except Dynocom
Industries Copyright Message.
Suspect either a bad DB9 cable from DC-Controller to DC-Handheld and/or blown MAX232 chip inside DC-Controller ( this IC
can be changed in the field and is a DIP16 MAX232 IC that is available at most electronic component suppliers ).

DC-Controller turns on but black bars or nothing shows up on DC-Controller screen - all LED's show up on DC-JBOX
This is a critical situation where all components must be sent in to Dynocom for repair. Contact Dynocom and fill out a RMA
( Return Manufacturer Authorization ) form and send the following for repair:
1. DC-Controller
2. DC-JBOX
3. Encoder/Speed Sensor on side of dynamometer
4. DC-Handheld
5. All Cables

The most likely cause of this is a lightning strike to the building or building power transformer, short in one of the cables
between power and ground, ignition pulse from vehicle getting on ground plane, or 220 VAC wiring problem.

Why is the RPM Erratic during some dyno runs and/or I get very high HP/Torque readings
An incorrect RPM signal will result in very high HP/Torque readings and, therefore, the RPM signal must be
stable and accurate during a run. There are many possible causes for an erratic RPM signal. The following is a
list of the most common problems and solutions:

1. Optical Pickup base is not mounted securely to the vehicle or is resting on the floor causing the optical beam to read
incorrectly. Simply secure the sensor to a better location and check the reflective tape.
2. Incorrect type of optical tape used. Only use Optical Pickup tape supplied by Dynocom.
3. Using Optical in direct sunlight. Make sure the optical pickup is shielded from sunlight.
4. EMI/RF Noise from ignitions system, alternator, or Bluetooth enabled equipment inside vehcile can cause erratic RPM pulses
as well as communication issues. Try moving all sensor wiring as far away from these sourses and disable Bluetooth

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 from within vehicle. It is helpful to ground the vehicle frame to earth - use 8 gauge jumper cables or equivalent.
5. Try using different pickup type.

Torque numbers are very high and erratic

Change your Y-Axis channel to Roll Torque to verify Torque is correct at the roller - if it is then ensure vehicle did not shift
gears during a dyno run.
Furthermore, select pickup as "None" and repeat run with the understanding that output will only show HP and Roll Torque vs
Speed.

Power numbers are very high and erratic or simply cuts off at a certain RPM or Speed
This is most likely caused by an erratic RPM signal or Speed Sesnor Wiring connection. Check the 4 wires that connecto to
the JBOX Speed Sensor input - you will need a very small flat head screw driver to tighten the wire to connector connection.
It is common after time and use that the wires can loosen within the connector body.

Always try graphing Speed vs Time to see if you have a relatively straight line.

How do I perform runs without the DC-Handheld

If you cannot use the DC-Handheld, you can use the Toolbar buttons on the Gauge Window within Dynocompute to Start/Stop
sampling as well as Engage/Release the air brakes. This requires two operators, one to drive the car, and the other to toggle
the buttons within Quantum on the Gauge Screen. Alternatively, you can use the Auto Start/Stop feature located within the
Setup - Dyno Run Sampling Property Page.

I want to view/print the dyno run data based on certain RPM increments ( i.e. every 100RPM ).
You can change the RPM step interval in the Dyno Run Start/Stop Sampling Settings and then view or print the new data.

I am having communication errors between the DC-Controller and the PC

In the event of frequent USB communication errors between the PC and DC-Controller try using a different USB Cable - only
cables with double ferrite beads, one on each end, will work - CABLE MUST BE NO LONGER THAN 6 feet - NEVER EXTEND
THIS CABLE . The errors usually occur due to poor performing USB Host Controller Chipsets within certain PC’s. Using an
isolated type PowerVar and plugging the PC and DC-Controller into the isolated AC outlets is highly recommended. Do not

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install any other device on your Dynocom Quantum PC that uses any FTDI drivers as the drivers may conflict and verify that
the Dynocom DC-Controller, when powered on, appears in the Windows Device Manager as shown:

Furthermore, ensure that Power Management is turned off for USB Host Controller that the DC-Controller is managed by.
To bring up the USB Root Hum Properties within Windows you must go to the Device Manager and sellect View->Devices by
Connection.
Under the ACPI x64-based PC navigate to Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System->PCI BUS or ->PCI Express Root Complex and
click on the USB Host Controller which controls the DC-Controller. Then select the Properties Page and disable the "Allow the
computer to runt off this device to save power" check box as shown:

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 My wideband O2 sensor does not seem to be working. How can I test the sensor?
If you are having problems with air/fuel readings it may be due to a faulty wideband air/fuel sensor. Testing this sensor is quite
simple.
1. First connect the air/fuel sensor to the DC-Controller along with the DC-Handheld. Do not install it on the car. You will want
to make sure it is working before putting it on the car.
2. Next switch on the DC-Controller.
3. To turn on the air/fuel sensor you must press the “+” on the DC-Handheld. On the screen of the handheld you will see the
air/fuel values appear. ( This is how you enable the air/fuel sensor ).

Another simple test to verify the operation of the sensor when the air/fuel sensor is enabled is to spray compressed air on
the sensor available at stores selling computer equipment - the compressed air is sold in cans and used to blow of dust on
keyboards etc..

The Load Control Does Work. How can I verify correct operation?
First, check if the load control works without Quantum software running via using the DC-Controller by itself. Navigate to the
PAU screen on the DC-Handheld and simply add load via pressing the “+” key. Verify
that the ” PAU A/O” LED on the DC-JBOX gets brighter as you increase the load. Secondly, verify that the small LED inside the
DC-Eddy Break controller box also gets brighter as you increase the load.
When using Quantum software to control load, you must first verify that the PAU Settings Dialog box is configured correctly
and that load control is enabled by checking off the appropriate check boxes.

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