geesamand
Mechanical
- Jun 2, 2006
- 688
I'm designing a dynamometer for testing industrial gear reducers. I'd like suggestions for a dyno software that will help us perform the following testing protocol:
1) The operator sets the gearbox on the dyno, connects temperature /vibration probes, aligns and connects the brake input shaft
2) The operator chooses a torque loading. The dyno software will read the torque from the unit and adjust air pressure to the brake using a high precision regulator in a closed-loop control.
3) The software will record torque, temperature, vibration during the test and provide a basic report.
4) The software will be simple enough that several individuals can stay competent with it while not using it for weeks at a time.
That's it. Most of the software I see handles complicated test schemes for vehicle applications and are too complex and expensive. I see a lot of Labview based software options: are those a good way to go?
1) The operator sets the gearbox on the dyno, connects temperature /vibration probes, aligns and connects the brake input shaft
2) The operator chooses a torque loading. The dyno software will read the torque from the unit and adjust air pressure to the brake using a high precision regulator in a closed-loop control.
3) The software will record torque, temperature, vibration during the test and provide a basic report.
4) The software will be simple enough that several individuals can stay competent with it while not using it for weeks at a time.
That's it. Most of the software I see handles complicated test schemes for vehicle applications and are too complex and expensive. I see a lot of Labview based software options: are those a good way to go?
