Features of Pro Version of Dyno DataMite Analyzer The Pro version has several features for: - Recording more types of test data and engine data. - More detailed description of the dyno and correction factors. - More graphing options. - More printing options for graphs and reports. - More ways to save test results and find past tests. - More ways to run tests for Chassis Dynos and Absorber (torque arm) dynos. The following list explains these features in more detail: In the Pro version you can also record: - Test descriptions like Fuel Type, Coolant Temp, etc. - About 40 engine details like Customer Name, Engine Number, bore, stroke, C.R., Valve size, manifold descriptions, carb descriptions, etc. (Customers especially like the printouts showing all the details about their head). The Pro version adds several specs to describe more inertia dyno components, like brake, clutch, etc for a more accurate total inertia number and then more accurate torque and HP. You can also enter "coastdown" data to estimate the friction losses in the dyno system for more accurate torque and HP. The Pro version now lets you pick Coastdown as a Test Type option. Click on Test Conds at the top of the screen, then choose Coastdown for the Type of Test. This Type of Test can also be chosen in the Start New Test screen. If this is the test choice, it will pretty much automate the process we describe in Appendix 6. In Test Conds, you can specify what type of Correction Factor to use, Std Race Dyno (used in the Basic Version) or the SAE Correction Factor used for rating production car engines. You can also have the program correct for engine inertia effects. This makes the torque and HP from an accelerating test match the results from a more typical "step test" or steady state test. The Pro version lets you display data in Metric units of KW (for power), Nm (newton meters for torque), and KPH for vehicle speed. The Pro version also lets you specify that either just the engine specs are Metric or that all measurements and outputs in the program are Metric. In the Test Library, the Pro lets you list tests alphabetically (like the Basic Version), or by Engine number. The Pro version lets you calibrate "non-liner" sensors by entering a table of values to describe up to 10 points on a curve. The Pro version lets you "fine tune" thermocouple calibrations and many other calibrations. This is handy for 're-zeroing' various sensors. We’ve added the ability for program to find start and end of a dyno run (or Tq/HP run in the vehicle versions) based on the closing and opening of a switch. In the DataMite specs, you must assign a switch channel as "WOT Switch" for this feature to be used. We’ve added Preference to allow the program to correct for engine inertia when doing Absorber dyno tests. The program now displays Corr Factor and Dry Density Altitude (labeled Dry Dens Alt) in the Current Readings in Pro Version. The program will now use a thermocouple with the "Eng Intake Air" setting for correction factors for the Dyno Version. Box temp is used only to convert Relative Humidity readings to Dew Point. This feature only works on the Black Box II and DataMite III/Mini USB boxes, with internal weather sensors. We’ve added a new Torque Preference of 'Oz In' for output. When you graph Oz In torque and HP only, the program will try to display the HP curve the higher of the 2, by making its multiplier greater. This is typically only used for very small engines, like radio controlled engines. For absorber dynos, the program now allows a new 'Type' of run to be specified in Test Options of 'All Data is the Dyno Test'. This means the user determine how much data is used for a run by pressing the Record and Stop Record buttons on the control panel. For the DataMite II, you have an option of adding a Mini Black Box to another serial port so you can use some digital On/Off relays for turning items On and Off at certain conditions. This may be expanded to other data logger types in the future. We’ve added a Preference "Engine RPM is Calculated RPM" so now you can display the Calculated Engine RPM from dyno RPM on the Current Readings screen’s gauges. Pro version has a Preference to allow turning On/Off the Resizing of the Current Readings screen. Users can try either to see which gives best results on their computer. Program now allows the Current Readings screen to be Maximized to fill the entire screen. You can select to use a power signal (HP or KW) instead of a typical torque signal for torque. This is common for some chassis dynos, which provide a power signal for graphing. You can select to add or subtract the fuel flow signals from 2 fuel flow sensors. This would accommodate 2 fuel sensors needed for very high HP engines, or for subtracting a return line fuel flow sensor. You can record air flow CFM and calculate (graph and report) the engine's Volumetric Efficiency. We’ve added a 'Performance Estimate' Preference for doing either a 1/4 mile or 1/8 mile ET and MPH for the dyno version, based on the power curve(s) on the main screen. We will also display the average HP over the RPM range you specify and the difference between the current run and the previous run if you’ve selected that Preference also. The Pro version has a "Time Align" feature which lets you shift one test on top of another when graphed vs time. This allows you to make better comparisons of 2 or more tests. The Pro version lets you graph up to 6 tests at once. The Basic version only allows 2 tests to be compared. The Pro version lets you keep certain graph "formats" (or templates) like what data is graphed, scales, etc for easy recall. You can include a comparison torque and HP graph of the previous test on the main screen for a quick comparison of back-to-back runs. The Graph screen now has a Format feature to display the 'Legend' (line labels) on the right side in a larger font, and scroll up and down through the labels. Since the font is larger, not all labels can be displayed on the screen if several data types are being graphed. We’ve added an 'Open/Edit/Save These Settings' button and commands to Report Specs screen. This allows you to save Report Settings (Format) much like is possible in the Graph Screen for several common combinations of specs to quickly reproduce report settings you want to create often. You can do an Engine RPM accel report from just dyno RPM if you have specified Dyno Type as Engine, No Clutch or Engine, Direct Drive and set the Preference of "Engine RPM is Calculated RPM" to Yes. The Pro gives you more freedom to customize printed reports and especially graphs. You can include comments for each dyno test graphed and summary tables. The Pro lets you make Comparison Reports of 2 or more runs. This type of report could consist of columns of Torque, HP, and Exh Temp data listed from 3000 to 8000 RPM, with data averaged together from 3500 to 7500 RPM. Along side the baseline test would be the results for 2 or more tests for comparison, with (if you select) the amount of difference displayed also. The Pro version lets you pick different Filtering and RPM step sizes for analyzing data in the summary on the Main Screen, in Graphs and in Reports. In the Basic version, these settings can be adjusted somewhat in Preferences, but are all the same for the Main Screen, Graphs and Reports. If a test file contains more than 1 power run, the Pro version lets you pick which or how many of these runs you want to graph or report. You can now print your company’s logo on printouts of graphs and reports. Click on the Printing tab at the top of the Preferences screen and enter your settings and ‘Browse’ to pick you graphics file for your logo. You can display a large "Peak Tq" and "Peak HP" labels under the torque and HP graph on the main screen. The Pro version lets you "Filter" past test files you have saved based on up to 3 criteria. For example, you can say "List all the test files which: 1) Had Max HP over 400, 2) Were tested by an operator whose name starts with 'John', and 3) Had a Bore of between 4.00 to 4.06 inches." This is an EXTREMELY useful feature for the shop who wants to "database" their dyno tests. Another feature is the "History Log", which lets you keep a running log of tests you have run, graphed or reported. This makes it easy to go back say 2 weeks and see what was done and recall or overlay graphs of recent tests. The Pro version lets you write results from reports to an ASCII file for importing into other computer programs. In the Test Library, the Pro's "Advanced" key lets you use the standard Windows File Open/Save features so you can search the entire computer for test files. The Pro version has several email options for emailing reports, graphs, and data files to other people. For Chassis dynos, the Pro version lets you keep lists of various vehicle types with their gear ratios, tire sizes, etc. This lets you easily pick these specs from this previously saved info when a similar vehicle is tested. For Chassis dynos, the Pro version lets you calibrate the vehicle tire size by running a steady condition on the dyno and then pressing a keyboard key. For Chassis dynos, the Pro version lets you correct for chassis rolls inertia effects when the dyno is an Absorber (torque arm) type of chassis dyno. For Chassis dynos, the Pro version lets you display torque at the engine flywheel or torque at the driving tires. For Absorber (torque arm) Chassis or Engine Dynos, the Pro version lets you run a test either accelerating from low to high RPM, or decelerating from high to low RPM. You can also enter Max and Min RPMs for the program to use as the start and end of the test data for the actual run. (The Basic version always assumes you are starting from a high RPM and pulling the engine down to a low RPM.) For Absorber (torque arm) Chassis or Engine Dynos, the Current Readings "Live" display with the gauges can also show calculated results like HP, MPH, KPH, etc. You can now graph and report Chassis Dyno data versus KPH in addition to MPH.