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2. Installation / Mounting
The dynamometer lifespan (before overhauling) may vary from a few months to a few decades,
depending on the application, but equally depending on the way it has been mounted. By mounting
the dynamometer as described in the following sections, the operating life as well as the measuring
precision of the unit may be increased considerably.
2.1
LOCKING THE DYNAMOMETER FOR TRANSPORT
Dynamometers are equipped with a load cell for measuring the torque generated by the tested system
on the brake. The load measuring cell is a precision instrument which must be protected from shocks
during transport in order to guaranty the measurement repeatability. Therefore, all Magtrol WB/PB
Dynamometers are fitted with a locking system in order to protect the load cell during transport.
The dynamometer can only be used after removing that model's specific locking device. The unlocking
procedure is described for each dynamometer model in
sections 2.1.1 though 2.1.5
.
Note:
All dynamometers, except the WB/PB 2.7 Series, have to be mounted
on the test bench
prior to
the removal of the load cell protection
device. This prevents damage to the load cell transducer during
dynamometer installation.
C
aution
:
t
o
prevent
damage
to
the
load
Cell
,
the
dynamometer
must
be
loCked
before
moving
or
shipping
.