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Professional Chassis Dynamometers
WHY CHOOSE THE Welcome to the world of the new-generation, truly professional chassis dyno. The Mainline/DynoLog chassis dyno is the perfect choice for the astute dyno operator who wants equipment that can do more – and the professional operator who wants the latest in features and equipment that will enable him to take his business and his technical expertise to a new level. The Mainline/DynoLog dyno represents a distinct step forward in dyno technology. While other manufacturers continued to produce equipment that simply measure torque/power, speed, Air:Fuel Ratio and little else in the same way they have for the last decade or more, the Mainline/DynoLog dyno took a new direction and has led the way in adapting the chassis dyno from a simple measuring device to also being a highly sophisticated diagnostic device. All dynos are not comparable and there are huge differences in their functionality. Avoid making the mistake of using price as the only factor in choosing a chassis dyno, and take the time to look closely and sort out what each brand of dyno is capable of doing for you and your business. You would not expect a Ferrari and a Hyundai to perform or cost the same and the difference between the diagnostic capabilities of any two dynos can be enormous. The total package cost may be a little more for a dyno with highly-advanced diagnostic capabilities and technology, but the right dyno will save you time, allow you to do more, and also enhance your earnings and your business reputation.
So if you are used to
using a competitor’s dyno, be prepared for a host of extra
pleasant surprises.
Mainline/DynoLog
are the innovators of the dyno
industry and the
Mainline/DynoLog
dyno
is at the forefront of dynamometer technology, featuring
state-of-the-art All Wheel Drive
hardware and multitasking Windows XPâ
software, and offering the ultimate in flexibility with a Two Wheel
Drive version that is engineered for easy conversion to All Wheel
Drive. The
Mainline/DynoLog
dyno has innovative vehicle
testing concepts, advanced
on-screen graphics and performance-plus characteristics. From its
comprehensive, user-friendly Windows XPâ
software platform, heavy-duty roller construction and Total In-Car
operation, the
Mainline/DynoLog
dyno will maximise your workshop’s professional image, your profit
potential, and your dyno satisfaction. The Mainline/DynoLog dyno was developed by Mainline Automotive Equipment Pty Ltd in partnership with Andrew Elder of DynoLog, who is well known for his engine dynamometers for such companies as, HSV, HRT, MoTeC and John Sidney Racing. Our more recent customers include K&N Filters (UK), MoTeC Research (Korea) and Robert Bosch Pty Ltd (Melbourne) who purchased our dyno for their research establishments.
Mainline/DynoLog
dynos are manufactured by
Mainline
Automotive
Equipment
Pty
Ltd
at its
factory in Sydney, Australia.
Mainline/DynoLog
dynos have been tested in accordance with EMC standards AS/NZS3548:1995
+A1,A2:1997 and CISPR22:1997 and have been passed for C-Tick
compliance. The requirement for C-Tick compliance for chassis dynos
became law in
Australia in 1999.
Our ACA Supplier Code is N12054. QUICK FEATURES OVERVIEW
The Unchallenged World Leader Somebody has to lead the way, and for some years Mainline/DynoLog has stood out as the world leader in engine and chassis dyno control systems and data logging, and is constantly operating at the forefront of new dyno technology. Mainline/DynoLog’s innovative approach, its huge capacity of data channels and its advanced data logging, advanced data graphing and advanced analytical functions clearly make it the envy of other dyno manufacturers. The Mainline/DynoLog control system can control engine dyno water brakes, magnetic retarders, throttle servos, electronic thermostats, interface to electronic weather stations and a host of other inputs and outputs. It is clearly the most technically advanced system available today. It has been in the marketplace for many years and is a proven and reliable system. Mainline/DynoLog provides ample capacity for the operator to log up to 16 thermocouples, 8 Lambda / AFR probes, multiple MAP sensors, water temperature, oil pressure, oil temperature, fuel pressure, fuel flow, differential fuel flow, OBD-II data, ECU Data, 4 & 5 Gas Analysers, Diesel Opacity etc, and there are plenty of spare channels for the user to configure. Mainline/DynoLog is constantly introducing new innovations that will always ensure that we stay well ahead of the field. The Mainline/DynoLog dyno is the first dyno to introduce a massive range of diagnostic and analytical initiatives to the world of chassis dynos. The superiority of the Mainline/DynoLog system has clearly not been lost on other dyno manufacturers, as many of them are currently trying to play catch-up. It pays to be cautious when choosing the dyno that will suit you, because some dyno manufacturers are now claiming that they offer some of the Mainline/DynoLog innovations. Before accepting that these manufacturers can operate on the same level as the Mainline/DynoLog, check how professionally their systems function by comparison. For example, with OBD-II, check how sucessfully they collect the data (update rate, drop-outs), and what they allow the operator to do with the collected data (eg Ignition Timing for MBT, ECU/OBD/Gas RPM for Tacho Trim, Derived Torque, Gas HC and NOx data for MBT etc). You may find that while they are able to allow some OBD-II or othe data to be viewed on screen, the more important aspect of logging the data and using it effectively for diagnostic purposes is not available. The analytical capabilities of the Mainline/DynoLog system are incomparable. Each input channel can have its own graph panel and the user can choose which channels to view, analyse and print. Up to 6 selected runs can be overlaid at the one time for easy side-by-side comparison. All of the logged data can be displayed as an absolute value or a percentage difference, and data averaging is available as well. The Mainline/DynoLog Control System has true multiple-run data averaging. All data from 2 to 5 dyno runs can be averaged to produce a new run. This is the only way to derive a true average from multiple runs. Lesser dynos require the operator to perform 3 runs and simply ignore the highest and lowest runs, which is not a true average. Among some of the more well-known Mainline/DynoLog customers are HSV, HRT, FPV, MoTeC, John Sidney Racing, K&N Filters and Robert Bosch Pty Ltd. Ford/Holden V8 Supercar race vehicles have their engines developed using Mainline/DynoLog technology. The features available on this system need to be seen to be believed, and a personal demonstration is the best way to come to grips with the sheer brilliance and flexibility of the Mainline/DynoLog control system. The standard Mainline/DynoLog control system easily handles virtually every type of All Wheel Drive vehicle regardless of how the vehicle handles its all wheel drive, including Porsche, Honda and the Holden Cross 8. Expensive add-on software is not necessary. No complicated AWD setups required for different vehicle configurations. Just select FWD, RWD or AWD. Mainline/DynoLog’s innovative approach to the development of dyno technology and its free update policy means that our users will always have the most technologically advanced chassis dyno in the world. Mainline/DynoLog has been solely responsible for adapting dyno technology to the 21st century, so get with the strength and team up with the industry innovators rather than the imitators. INCOMPARABLE, AND CLEARLY IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN You are looking to purchase a chassis dyno, so check out the rest and then come and see the best. Price is clearly important, but long after you have forgotten how much you paid for your dyno, you will have to live with any limitations of the product that you buy. Now is the time to push aside any preconceived ideas, marketing hype, unfounded criticisms and any hollow promises and get down to the nitty gritties of what each product will do and how well it will serve your needs not only now but in the future. Ask each manufacturer about the quality of their dyno beds, the quality of their retarders and the functionality of their control software, and don’t be afraid to ask a dyno manufacturer to put their claims in writing. Any manufacturer that has nothing to hide will be happy to state any claims they make about their own or other products in writing. The Mainline/DynoLog Chassis Dynamometer sets the standard, and only the highest quality components are used in its manufacture. At the heart of our dynos, we exclusively use Frenelsa retarders, which are recognised as the best in the world, and owners are assured of a lifetime of trouble free operation from these quality components. In recognition that load cells (used for torque measurement) are only temperature compensated up to 70 degrees Celsius, every Mainline/DynoLog dyno has a cooling fan in each bed to keep the load cell as cool as possible. The cooling fan sends an air stream across the load cell towards the retarder, and so not only keeps the retarder heat from the load cell, but also helps to lower the retarder temperature. When considering products from other manufacturers, check out whether they care enough about accuracy to use cooling fans for their load cell and retarder. But a chassis dyno is much more than just a dyno bed, and your most important consideration in a dyno purchase is what the dyno can do for you. The Software Control System is the area where the Mainline/DynoLog dyno is light years ahead of the rest. Our control system is fully user configurable in relation to measurement units (hp/kW – Nm/ftlbs etc etc), and it has diagnostic and analytical functions that other dyno manufacturers can only dream about. For example, OBD-II Data Logging, Injector Duty Cycle, Fuel Flow Logging, Averaging, Data Fly Boxes, ECU Logging, Emissions Testing – the list is endless. Avoid the trap of believing that all dynos are much the same. Check out exactly what other dynos are capable of especially in relation to diagnostics and analysis, as the difference between dyno functionality from one to another can be enormous. Rather than just identify that there is a problem, a dyno should provide the tools for the operator to identify the specific problem. If you are used to using a basic system where you are only able to use the dyno to provide load and perhaps produce a graph, you may initially find the Mainline/DynoLog control system to be more complex. Advanced technology does require advanced learning, however our Windows XPâ based control system is intuitive and easy to learn, and so new operators are able to grasp the essentials in a very short time. Personalised training by our expert technicians will have you feeling confident in no time and will quickly take you to a new level of expertise. The Mainline/DynoLog control system has the added benefit of giving an operator comprehensive information about the vehicle, while providing safety functions such as operator defined alarms that can be set to warn of High AFR, High Oil Temperature, High Injector Duty Cycle etc. Make sure you don’t pay more for a dyno saur….. Functionality aside, even if the Mainline/DynoLog dyno is only used for ramp tests and graphing, it will do that more accurately and professionally than any other dyno. One operator put it in perspective when he said “using the other dyno after using the Mainline/DynoLog dyno is like going back to a colouring book and crayons”. There are dynos with outdated control systems whose manufacturer still claim that they are “state of the art”, and that they produce “unquestionable results” but those claims will not pass scrutiny upon serious comparison to the Mainline/DynoLog dyno. Keep in mind that the Mainline/DynoLog Windows based control system has been around for many years and is a stable, tried and proven system that is a clear leader, not only within Australia, but throughout the world. Contact Mainline Automotive Equipment to arrange a personal demonstration or speak with some current users. The Customer / Vehicle Data Base Standard Operating Modes of the Mainline/DynoLog Dyno Available Options for the Mainline/DynoLog Dyno
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