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by RPM
Mon May 08, 2006 12:18 pm
Forum: Data Logging - Randy McMahon RPM Performance
Topic: Infrared Thermometer
Replies: 6
Views: 14118

The infrared thermometers have one drawback that needs to be taken into consideration. The "emmissivity" of the target will affect the accuracy of the readings. This basically relates to the color of the target. Most thermometers are set for "Black Body" targets, so it will read ...
by RPM
Tue Nov 08, 2005 8:55 am
Forum: Data Logging - Randy McMahon RPM Performance
Topic: RS232 Radio Modem for download?
Replies: 5
Views: 13467

Dave, You are right about the rule and its possible problems. I believe its intention is for no wireless comm during the race itself for real time data, and a download only function may be acceptable. Of course, that remains to be seen and we will need approval before releasing any product of that n...
by RPM
Wed Nov 02, 2005 6:05 pm
Forum: Data Logging - Randy McMahon RPM Performance
Topic: What do you suppose.......?
Replies: 4
Views: 12331

I had not heard that yet, and I will need to check into the acceptance procedure. As to a reason they would do it, they are probably trying to eliminate those units that are currently in violation of rules such as "the data logger may not display any information to the driver". The unrestr...
by RPM
Tue Nov 01, 2005 9:11 am
Forum: Data Logging - Randy McMahon RPM Performance
Topic: torque sensor
Replies: 2
Views: 7997

Dave, I am not an expert on the driveline torque sensors, but we did spend some time researching them last year. The readings would be very interesting, and would provide power to the ground readings similar to a chassis dyno. Also, you would be able to see if tire slippage was was a problem. If the...
by RPM
Fri Oct 07, 2005 10:00 am
Forum: Data Logging - Randy McMahon RPM Performance
Topic: Welcome Randy McMahon our new Data Logging Guru
Replies: 5
Views: 17540

Pressure sensors

Hi Bob,

You are correct, three wire, 5 volt power, .5 to 4.5 volt output and ground. This type sensor is available in pressure ranges from 15 PSI to 10,000 PSI. Depending on your application, they can also come in 12 volt power configurations.

Regards,

Randy