Press Release - Chassis Dyno Measurement System for four post rigs offers increased accuracy for vehicle set up and analysis

Press Release

 


Chassis Dyno Measurement System for four post rigs offers increased
accuracy for vehicle set up and analysis


BERU F1 Systems' low deflection corner weight measurement system
accurately and repeatedly provides suspension adjustment or vertical
wheel force data on four post rigs

 

Chassis and vehicle dynamic engineers who struggle to achieve sufficient
accuracy for measuring suspension setting and wheel displacement can
benefit from BERU F1 Systems' new Chassis Dyno Measurement System.  

Race teams and engineers using current off-the-shelf scales found they
were only really effective for static analysis and therefore have a
limited weight range of up to 1000kg.  In addition, existing systems
rely on a single loadcell per corner, reducing accuracy and preventing
engineers from analysing lateral loads. As restrictions on testing in
motor sports grow, coupled with research into new areas of untapped
development, the use of chassis dynos is growing.  Obtaining high
quality data from this analysis is vital to offset the investment.

BERU F1 Systems' solution is to create a highly rigid pad with four
loadcells per wheel.  With an expectation that an active chassis dyno
could see loads up to 3000kg, the product has been designed to suit
forces encountered in F1, NASCAR and other high load applications.  

"The four high accuracy loadcells design provides linear and consistent
results," says BERU F1 Systems' strain gauge system manager Simon
Roberts. "And with the ability to provide excellent immunity from
contact patch changes both for vehicle positioning, tyre size
differences and camber changes during suspension movements, we are
expecting that the benefits for users will be significant."

To improve analysis, outputs options are available for logging systems,
either differential mV/V or single ended amplified 0 - 5V. BERU F1
Systems can provide a single averaged output for the scale pad and/or
individual output of the four loadcells in each scale pad if required.

The bespoke nature of this testing allows BERU F1 Systems to design
scale pads with specific dimensional or fixing requirements.  For
accurate and reliable data trackside, BERU F1 Systems is also able to
provide lightweight corner scales applications with optional local or
overhead display modules and tailored wireless systems.



About BERU F1 Systems


Founded in 1993 and since 2001, a specialist division of BERU AG, BERU
F1 Systems offers advanced design and manufacturing facilities for
vehicle wiring harness systems, tyre pressure monitoring, stress
measurement and composites.  Supplied to world championship winning cars
in every major formula and every Formula 1 team, components from BERU F1
Systems are now available in military, road car, aerospace and nautical
applications.  In January 2007, BERU F1 Systems won the prestigious
Autosport International Innovation of the show for its Wire in Composite
technology.

 

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(Race Car Wheel) Specifically designed for four post rig applications,
the BERU F1 Systems Low Deflection Corner Scale offers improved accuracy
and repeatable results for chassis set up and analysis.

 


 


 

 

(Road Car Wheel) With the ability to provide excellent immunity from
contact patch changes both for vehicle positioning, tyre size
differences and camber changes during suspension movements BERU F1
Systems expects that the benefits for users will be significant

 

Press Enquiries

Nick Bailey 

Market Engineering Ltd. 43-44 North Bar, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 0TH, UK.

Tel:      +44 (0) 1295 277050
Fax:     +44 (0) 1295 277030
Email:   nick.bailey@m-eng.com 

 

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