You’ve spent a great deal of money and resources on building and managing your automotive test set up. It’s important to observe some best practices for getting the most out of your investment. POC is here to share some of our knowledge with you.

1. Let your dyno sleep for at least 2 hours

If you are not going to be testing for the next two or more hours, turn off the Dyno Control Power. It may be tempting to keep the software running 24/7 to save warm up time. However, this could cause premature wear of the Bearing Motor Assembly and more frequent maintenance for your test assembly. This could save you money in the long run.

2. Regular Calibration

It’s important to calibrate your Dyno Force Transducer on the recommended schedule. A Force Transducer that is out of Calibration can result in inaccurate test results, if you want to guarantee precise test results every single time, it is important your equipment is optimized. We have a lot of experience calibrating a variety of dynos. Contact us if you need assistance today!

3. Store Calibration Equipment Properly

In order to ensure your calibrations are accurate, it’s important to keep your calibration equipment in pristine condition. Careless storage can lead to damage and out of tolerance weights along with improper function of the calibration equipment. Careful packaging and storage in safe, moisture-controlled storage spaces will ensure your calibration is accurate every time.

4. Optimize Energy Consumption

We use Siemems Sinamics Drives in our Dynameters. SINAMICS variable frequency drives and the Dynos regenerative braking allow you to exploit energy-saving potential and optimize energy consumption. This is a great way to steward your resources wisely and promote environmental sustainability.

5. A clean dyno is a happy dyno

Regularly vacuuming or cleaning dirt, oils and debris that fall from vehicles onto and into dyno components is another maintenance tip. Consider cleaning and / or changing your motor blower and control cabinet filters every so often too. Dirty motor coils could become a fire hazard and cause serious damage to the system. Your control cabinet is the brain of the entire assembly. Therefore, special care should be taken of the air quality inside the cabinet. These are simple practices that yield dividends towards the longevity of your dyno.