Shock Dyno
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Shock Temperature – a read-only field that displays the measured temperature of the
damper after a successful calibration.
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Comments – enter comments that apply to all tests within the project.
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Continue Last Project – if checked, allows proceeding to the testing area without
performing a new calibration if a calibration has already been done previously.
9.3.
Calibration
This section describes three different calibrations that can be performed when starting a new
project.
Regular
Without checking any elimination check-boxes, press Calibrate button. The Dyno will perform a
regular calibration. During this calibration, Dyno makes a few slow rotations to calculate and read
the following data:
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Stroke – measures and displays the actual stroke that is set in the Dyno
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Zero Tare – measures and displays the preload force and weight of the damper to eliminate
it from the Dyno graphs
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Temperature – measures and displays the temperature of the damper
ATTENTION: Make sure the temperature sensor that is located on the Dyno (see section 5.1
Overview) is pointing directly to the body of a shock absorber. For reflective surfaces such
as chrome, apply a piece of electric tape.
Gas Pressure Elimination
If the Gas Pressure Elimination check-box is selected, the Dyno, during the calibration run, will
measure and read the same data as in regular calibration. In addition, the Dyno will make 2
additional stops to measure the Gas Pressure when the damper is in extended and compressed
positions. This gas pressure difference for the current stroke will be eliminated from the Dyno
graphs.
Spring Force Elimination
If the Spring Force Elimination check-box is selected, the Dyno, during the calibration run, will
measure and read the same data as in regular calibration. In addition, a Spring Rate will need to be
entered. This spring rate will be eliminated from the Dyno graphs.
