SP6 Dyno Controller

NEW! SP6-AWD – Advanced Dynamometer Controller

The SP-6 dyno controller provides a complete hardware and software solution for controlling engine test beds and roller dynoes.

The system uses Safety Oriented Closed Loop Brake Control and can operate even without a computer connected – control is possible from the remote control.

Available operating modes:

• Inertial

• Steady Load

• Ramp (Ramp)

• Fixed Brake

Additional modes, such as Road Simulation, are available in the PC software.

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Application

The SP6 is the perfect tool for:

• engine performance tests,

• ECU calibration,

• endurance tests,

• exhaust emission tests,

• advanced research and development (R&D) work.

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SP6-AWD – AWD version

The new version of the SP6-AWD enables electronic synchronization of the front and rear axles, making it an ideal solution for AWD (4×4) dyno.

The controller can also support:

• 2-HUB dynos

• 4-HUB dynos

where:

• each roller channel is controlled by a separate brake (left and right in the AWD version),

• in the HUB-4 version, four independent channels are used.

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Features and capabilities

• High-speed Ethernet connection

• Control and monitoring of the test engine and brake

• Remote control of dyno systems from PC, m.in.:

  • throttle actuator,

  • clutch cylinder,

  • gear shifting,

  • Fans / Blowers

• Dual channels for rollers and load cells and brake outputs
  – support for AWD dyno
  – full synchronization of reels

The AWD option requires additional components, such as:

• second brake power supply,

• second force sensor (load cell),

• second Hall sensor,

• AWD firmware.

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Differences between SP6 and SP5

• SP6 is mainly designed for HUB-4 dyno and AWD dyno with double rollers (4 Hall sensors)
  – possibility of operating up to 4 force sensors (2 as standard)
  – 4 roller speed inputs

• 8 analog inputs in SP6 instead of 6 in SP5
  – use of a dedicated ADC with higher accuracy
  – higher measurement precision than in sensors built into the MCU

• 2 × CANBUS in SP6 vs 1 × CANBUS in SP5
  – easier data acquisition from different CAN buses operating at different speeds
  – the main CANBUS operates at a speed of 250 kbaud

• Industrial Enclosure
  – facilitates installation, especially in electrical cabinets

What’s included in the SP6 kit?

• 1 × SP6 Data Acquisition Unit

• 1 × SP6 → PWS Cable Adapter

  • 1 × USB-to-RS232 adapter with FTDI chip
    (Best Compatibility)

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AWD version – additional elements

• Activating the AWD Sync Firmware

• 2 × Hall Sensor for Roller/Brake Speed Measurement

• 2 × Force Sensor (Load Cell)

• 2 × Brake Power Supply

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HUB-4 version – additional elements

• Activation of the HUB-4 synchronization firmware

• 4 × Hall Sensor for Roller / Brake Speed Measurement

• 4 × Force Sensor (Load Cell)

• 4 × Brake Power Supply

Input Specification

• 4 × brake/roller speed input

• 1 × Motor RPM input
  – support for capacitive and inductive terminals

• 8 × analogue inputs (0-5 V)

• 8 × inputs of K-type thermocouples

• 4 × Force Sensor Input (Load Cell)
  – 16/24 bit resolution
  – digital zero and gain control

• 1 × pulse counter input
  (e.g. knock combustion counter)

• 1 × RUN/STOP button (as in SP1)

• *1 × PANIC (Emergency Stop) button

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Output Specification

• 4 × PWM Brake Control Signal

• 8 × digital outputs (12V relays)

• 1 × Air Velocity Output
  – PWM 0-5V

• 1 × servo/throttle output
  – 0-5V PWM or RC pulse

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Connectivity and Communication

• 2 × RS232 (DB9)

• 1 × Ethernet (RJ45)

• 2 × CANBUS
  – optimized for PWS control
  – available free channels for other data
  – no license required

• 1 × built-in Bluetooth (available on request)

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Test and control modes

• Constant RPM (Motor Speed Maintenance)

• Ramp Test
  – programmable inclination

• Sequential / Programmable Test

• Step Test

• Road Simulation
  (planned in a future version of the software)

What does the SP6 kit NOT include?

• Additional sensors, other than Hall sensor and load cell, m.in.:

  • Lambda sensor

  • Hall sensor for roller/brake speed measurement

  • gear with mounting bracket (new version)

  • a set of capacitive and inductive terminals for measuring engine speed (RPM)

  • Force Sensor (Load Cell)
    (different ranges available)

  • Brake Power Supply
    (different voltages and current ranges available)

  • Weather Station

  • pressure sensors, etc.

• Additional diagnostic interfaces:

  • OBD II

  • xDS (SDS, HDS, KDS)

• Mechanical and Executive Elements:

  • dyno rollers

  • Electromagnetic brake (Eddy current brake)

  • Relays

  • cooling fans

  • inverters (VFD – Variable Frequency Drive)

• Dyno Construction/Frame