DYNO-MAX 2000 “Pro”version 9.29 update available!DYNO-MAX 9.28 users (under a current support plan) can stay

up-to-date by upgrading to version 9.29 for free! We’ve added

several new features since 9.28.

Here is a partial list:

“Trace Line” Formulas and Console Chart support have been

added to the “Pro” version. This allows running IM-240 or FTP-75

type “follow the speed map” emissions test cycles.

Graphs retain overlay selections, making it more convenient to run

a series of tests against a baseline run.

“Replace Overlay” button in Graph Set Up Editor. This “Pro”

feature simplifies using a customized overlay graph format to

interactively examine different runs. Only the overlay data source

changes, any custom line widths, multipliers, etc. are retained.

USB support for DYNOmite-Pro boards (equipped with the USB

port option). USB modes supports either our standard 200 record

per second (200 Hertz) data acquisition rate or a special 1,000

Hertz mode (for capturing transients).

“Sync Data Points” checkbox added to Graph Set Up. This

selection allows synchronizing (horizontally aligning) the rows of a

“Graph’s Data Points listing” by their X-axis data (providing

matches exist).

Importing a Template now automatically updates “Default.ifo.”

This significantly simplifies using a library of Template (.tpl) and

saved Run Information (.ifo) files. See the help system under Edit -Import (Run Template) for more information.

OBD-II “Pro” support expanded with new

enhanced Formulas and ready-made OBD-II “diagnostic”

.daq files. These additions simplify capture of Engine RPM from

the OBD-II port (during chassis dyno testing) and allow reading

more OBD-II vehicle sensors (without writing a custom file).

Fuel Flow “C” source support allows wiring a second fuel flow

transducer, in place of an airflow turbine, on a single

DYNOmite-Pro board set’s “Frequency #2 channel.”

“2x Fuel Flow (Gasoline)” listing added to DYNOmite-Pro’s Fuel

Flow transducer calibration screen. This selection approximately

doubles the readable frequency range (when using a standard

DYNOmite fuel flow transducer).

Dual monitors (under Windows XP), for gaining additional screen

area or supporting multiple instances of DYNO-MAX consoles.

“2/2 Pulses per Revolution” mode. Calibrate DYNOmiteChannel selection has been extended to include DYNOmite-Basic

board sets (running EPROM Version 8.30). This mode improves

low RPM servo control on single cylinder 4-strokes.

Plus - a few minor bug fixes. For a list of other enhancements, visit

the DYNO-MAX 2000 Support section of our website!

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Spring 2003In this issue:

DYNO-MAX update . . . . 1

Priority Support Plans . . 2

EPROM update . . . . . . 2

Tip of the Month . . . . . . 2

Making Money . . . . . . . 3

Dealer Expo wrap-up . . . 3

Customer Spotlight . . . . 3

Snowmobile Challenge . . 4

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Earn 10% off your nextDYNO-MAX support planOne year of phone and e-mail support is included in the price of a

DYNO-MAX 2000 software license. Beyond that period, unlimited

no-charge access to our web site’s support section continues.

Additionally, free “Maintenance Releases” (but not including 0.1

increment “Minor Upgrades” or 1.0 increment “Major

Upgrades”) may periodically be supplied for downloading from the

support site.

Beyond that, Priority Phone Support may be purchased in 12-month

blocks. This ensures you of continued personalized software

assistance, and permits you to e-mail example test runs or questions

to our support engineers. Further, any “Minor Upgrades”

(excluding 1.0 increment “Major Upgrades”), announced while

you are under Priority Phone Support, will be available for free!

Plus, any 1.0 increment “Major Upgrade” releases, announced

while you are under Priority Phone Support, earn a 25% discount!

You can save an extra 10% off our Priority Support Plan prices by

staying current. Just sign up for one or more support years, before

your present plan expires, and you’ll receive this 10% discount.

Don't miss out by letting your current support lapse.

Upgrade older servo algorithmsFor users running our Electronic Load Control Servo on a

DYNOmite Basic model Data Acquisition Computer, an EPROM

upgrade (Version 8.30) is now available. This EPROM incorporates

advanced control technology, developed for our newest model

DYNOmite-Pro board sets. It noticeably improves a Sweep or Step

RPM Test’s stability.

Because servo response to transient operation is more “intelligent,”

setting the PID control’s rate, gain, and drift factors becomes less

critical. Even many peaky (impossible to manually control) engines

behave themselves with the stock settings!

The chip can be easily field installed by most users. Contact your

technical sales representative for discounted upgrade prices.

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Tip of the Month!Wish you were faster movingaround in DYNO-MAX 2000? Formany situations, using the mouse is too slow.The following Function Accelerator keys (onyour PC's keyboard) perform common taskswith just a single keystroke:

F1 = HelpF2 = File - Open Run…F3 = File - Print…F4 = View - Current Run InformationF5 = View - GraphF6 = View - Graph's Data PointsF7 = Edit - Automated Test ControlF8 = Edit - Console Set UpF9 = Edit - Graph Set UpF10 = File - Save RunF11 = Console - Dyno CellF12 = File - New Run

Alt + F9 = Edit Graph Set Up - Data Clipping -Apply Smart Clipping

Alt + F12 = Electronics - Reinitialize All Boards

Standard Windows Short Cuts, like Ctrl-C =Edit - Copy, work in DYNO-MAX, as do usingAlt Key - Underlined Letter menu shortcuts.

Every Console button has an underlined letterthat lets you activate it just by pushing thecorresponding letter on the PC's keyboard.Note: In the Consoles, when you press anunderlined letter (like the Z on the Zero button)do not hold down the Alt key!

Under Servo Load Control, you can press thePC's Up/Down and Left/Right ARROW keys tochange the Hold RPM. Likewise, with theElectronic Throttle Controller, you can use thePage-Up/Page-Down and Home/End keys tomove the Geared Throttle.

During actual testing, it is faster to use theseFunction Accelerator keys and underlinedConsole letters than the mouse! So, forceyourself to learn these special keys (you willbe glad you did).

Making moneyFirst, are you charging enough for your

dynamometer services? Unless you installed the

system purely for internal company (or personal)

research, you’ll need to appropriately invoice for dyno time.

Unlike most repair or machine shop equipment, a dynamometer has

“sex appeal” (at least to performance enthusiasts)! This makes it

unique, in that it is both a service tool (which you bill for directly)

and a marketing tool (where the return comes from increasing

traffic). Indeed, knowledgeable customers work hard seeking out

shops with hands-on dynamometer experience. Most willingly pay

extra for the parts and services they offer. It’s vital to capitalize on

these facts for your best dynamometer investment return.

If you have lots of dyno testing hours under your belt, that

knowledge spills over to almost every job that passes through the

shop. Expertise justifies higher labor rates, not just for dyno time,

but for every job that passes through the doors. Have an accountant

run financial projections, with rate increases, to see the impact.

Successful shops put together “packages” of parts and/or services,

including before and after dyno results. They also standardize

invoicing for pre and post service work dynamometer verification.

Customers willingly pay for the extra service and printed reports.

The potential marketing value of your dynamometer must not be

underutilized. It can easily exceed its direct revenue return. Be sure

that existing and potential customers know your shop owns and

uses a dynamometer. The dyno should be mentioned in all print and

radio ads, as well as on your roadside sign. Where practical, install

a window between the showroom and test cell. Make sure the sales

counter has a log of dynamometer test results (for customers to

browse). This all leads to discussions with customers, where you

get to demonstrate your expertise, and make more sales!

Lastly, if your unit is mobile, run open house “dyno shoot-outs” in

the parking lot or at local racing events. Determine the “per-pull”

price by considering both direct revenue and advertising value.

2003 Dealer Expo Wrap-upThis was our fourth year attending the Powersports Dealer Expo,

held February 15-17 at the Indiana Convention Center & RCA

Dome. The show is the largest aftermarket power sports trade event

in the world. This year 16,474 professionals and 923 exhibitors

from the industry filled the aisles. Even though a mid winter storm

dumped six inches of snow on Indianapolis, attendance was up

from last season.

At the Land & Sea booth, we announced our newest DYNOmite

Motorcycle/ATV Chassis Dynamometer. It got an enthusiastic

response from the dealers in attendance. In particular, everyone

likes the dyno’s versatility - that it allows both Motorcycles and

ATV’s to be tested on a single unit. Experienced dyno operators

commented on how its low profile deck provides for a more secure

feeling when testing big and heavy bikes.

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Customer Spotlight

Nelson Tool Corporation

Mike Nelson, is the owner of Nelson Tool Corporation, located in

Sunbury, Ohio. The company is an industry leader in the steel

tube manufacturers group, selling to businesses all over the

world. Nelson Tool even came up with a specialized device that

removes the internal seam of steel tubing - resulting in a product

that can be used in place of more expensive DOM type tube. This

unique tubing is used in applications that range from simple

furnace parts to major structural components.

Although they develop and manufacture many different tube

related products, Nelson’s fuel rails and custom filters brought

them to Land & Sea. Mike felt that the addition of a DYNOmite

Pro 1600 engine dynamometer was necessary for testing these

performance automotive and marine products.

Interestingly, the dyno is in addition to Mike’s other exciting test

platform, a 33’ Eliminator boat. The hull is equipped with twin

572 cubic inch motors - producing 1,100 Hp @ 5,900 RPM. He

also uses his DYNOmite engine dynamometer to tune these

blown big blocks for various Poker Run “marketing” events that

the boat runs at - all over the country.

Because of the travel to different lakes, the engines must be

re-tuned for the significant elevation changes. With their special

dynamometer room, Mike can drop the cell’s pressure, to tune the

engines for any specific lake’s elevation.

Utilizing the data obtained from those dyno runs enables Nelson

to arrive with the boat correctly jetted and timed, prior to each

Poker Run. Mike says that this has given them an important

competitive advantage over the other rigs.

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University of Idaho repeats!Continuing their winning ways, The University of Idaho took top

honors at the 2003 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge. They got

first place overall, and left with five other awards, in the eleven

event challenge. Finishing second was Michigan Technological

University, while rounding out the top three was another school

from Michigan, Kettering University.

This year’s events took place at the Keweenaw Research Center on

Michigan Tech's campus. Despite 30-degree rainy weather all

week, the SAE teams were able to complete each outdoor test as

scheduled.

Idaho’s re-engineered sled swept the three major categories of the

Challenge: Emissions, Noise, and Fuel Economy. They also

captured the Best Performance category (which was sponsored by

Land & Sea).

Idaho’s Arctic Cat sled (pictured above) featured a BMW K75RT

four-stroke motorcycle engine, the same model that has spelled

wins for Idaho over the past two years. Repeated success came

from the hard work of the engineering students. They worked year

round to build a new hood (to cut down on noise), a more powerful

engine, an improved cooling system, and a redesigned electrical

system. To test their re-engineered sled, they use both a DYNOmite

track and snowmobile engine dynamometer. Their DYNOmite and

DYNO-MAX 2000 combination provides the students with the

repeatable results engineers demand when developing engines.

Along with having our technical reps on hand for the event, Land

& Sea supplied two snowmobile dynamometers to test (in the

chassis) performance and five level emissions. This allowed the

judges to quickly and easily acquire accurate Hp and emissions

data. We applaud those volunteer industry judges and all of the

SAE teams who competed in this year’s event!

Michigan Tech photo