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5.6 Sensor Connections
Stand Connections
1. Place the Air Temperature and Humidity sensor
in a location close to or in the airflow to the
engine air intake. Do not put too close to the
engine as heat from the engine could affect the
readings or a backfire from the engine air inlet
could damage it. As a rule, put the sensor in
the same general location for every test. The
data from this sensor is used to apply power
correction factors, so its repeatability is critical to your dyno testing results.
2. Connect the DC Power In cable to the connector labeled DC Input on the engine control panel. The
other end of the cable is connected to the 12VDC battery or power supply source.
Engine Connections
1. Attach thermocouples to the engine and connect them to the proper plugs on the sensor box
temperature panel.
2. Attach pressure lines to the engine and connect them to the proper transducers on the sensor box
pressure panel.
3. Install an air turbine(s) on the engine air intake and connect it to the proper plug on the sensor box
interconnect panel.
NOTE:
To prevent damage to the air turbine propeller due to engine backfire, SuperFlow suggests
performing initial start and ignition timing without the air turbine mounted to the intake.
4. Connect the ignition, starter, and fuel power
cables to the proper plugs on the sensor box
engine control panel.
DO NOT use the Magneto Kill Ground connection.
!
CAUTION
Always turn the power OFF to
the sensor box when plugging or
unplugging devices.
!
WARNING
Figure 5.6: Engine Control Panel
5.0 Operation
