ProHub AWD Chassis Dynamometers
AWD3200CCS - AWD 3600CCS - AWD4600CCS
PROHUB AWD CHASSIS DYNAMOMETERS (CAN CONTROL SYSTEM)
The ProHub AWD CCS (CAN Control System) Chassis Dynamometers are the ultimate “in chassis” tuning solution for vehicle high-performance 2WD & AWD vehicle applications.
Designed for testing high-performance street cars and some drag car applications, the ProHub AWD Chassis Dynamometers effectively bridge the gap between an engine dynamometer and a roller-based chassis dynamometer which rely heavily on the tyre to roller interface (traction).
PORTABLE DESIGN
The “Power Absorption Modules” (PAMS) have integrated wheel assemblies allowing them to be easily moved to the vehicle, correctly aligned, and connected to the vehicle’s axle hubs. After testing is complete, the PAMS can be rolled away and stored when not in use.
The ProHub AWD Chassis Dynamometers are available in 3200hp (1600Hp Front & Rear), 3600hp (1600hp Front - 2000hp Rear) or 4600hp (1600hp Front - 3000hp Rear) model configurations.
These units are quick to setup, easy to move around your shop, and can be stored away when not required for use. The Power Absorption Modules (PAMS) can be disconnected from the cabinet without hand tools.
The front modules on all ProHub AWD models are all intentionally rated at 1600Hp, to effectively test lower powered 2WD vehicles. All ProHub AWD models can test FWD, RWD, or AWD/4WD vehicles.
HIGH SPEED OPERATION
All ProHub models are maximum speed rated up to 5000 Axle Rpm or equivalent road speeds of up to 400 mph (640 kmph) subject to vehicle gearing.
VEHICLE AXLE HUB CONNECTION
The ProHub AWD modules connect directly to the vehicle's axle hubs, via billet steel adaptors, effectively removing wheel and tyre related variables from the testing and tuning equation altogether, for absolute accuracy, and the ultimate in test data repeatability from power run to power run.
NON - COAXIAL DESIGN
All Mainline ProHub Chassis Dynamometers are a "non-coaxial" type design. This means the power absorption modules (PAMS) sit flat on the floor, and you do not have to adjust the angle of the modules to match the camber angles of the vehicle. This allows a much quicker setup when compared to our competitors who use a coaxial type design which can also be prone to vibration due to misalignment of the modules to the vehicle.
Our non–coaxial design means it is not critical what angle the modules are attached to the car (vertically or laterally). The ProHub units incorporate a twin Constant Velocity joint arrangement contained within the extension tubes of the modules. The retarders inside the modules are offset to ensure the connection to the vehicle can never be coaxially aligned
The ProHub AWD Chassis Dynamometer will accommodate up to +/- 10 °camber and 10 ° toe in /out, to accommodate live axle and IRS systems.
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CAN CONTROL SYSTEM (CCS)
The new Mainline CCS (CAN Control System) is certainly the “next level,” in sophisticated dynamometer control and accurate data acquisition technology.
The CCS features emerging and innovative hardware and software technologies that will satisfy the most fastidious operators. As the name suggests, this dynamometer technology is based on a robust, dependable, and efficient CAN communication network between a central head display unit and a remote CAN control unit, or multiple CAN control units, resulting in much faster data transfer speeds, faster control response and increased sensitivity for transient or intermittent data changes.
(10 Minute Continuous Data Logger)
ADVANCED DYNAMOMETER CONTROL STRATEGIES
The Mainline CCS (CAN Control System) employs the very latest in dynamometer control technology. The dynamometer control incorporates various strategies to ensure fast, accurate and precise control of the vehicle under test.
Eddy Current Brake Mapping: Mainlines CCS dynamometers feature fully mapped eddy current retarders. This means the performance characteristics of the eddy current retarders under all expected operating conditions are known in advance, which allows for a fully optimised and precise control strategy to be implemented across all test modes.
Combination Feed Forward & PID Control: A more advanced control system that can proactively predict a control strategy response to quickly changing demand or torque requirements, thus reducing the total error correction required by a traditional PID (proportional, integral, and derivative) controller. In simple terms, the dynamometer controller focuses on future control challenges, objectives, and solutions, instead of the past, and quickly responds to any required load corrections ahead of time, precisely matching the performance characteristics of the vehicle being tested.
ADVANCED MODES OF OPERATION
The ProHub AWD (CAN Control System) Chassis Dynamometers feature very sophisticated and advanced modes of operation that include the following testing solutions:
- Fixed Speed (Steady State Control)
- Fixed Torque (Variable Speed Fixed Load / Torque Control)
- Road Load Simulation (According to Vehicle Weight & Coefficient Data)
- Linear Ramp Test
- Non-Linear Ramp Test
- User Definable Non-Linear Ramp
- Drag Strip Run Data Download & Run Simulations
- Drag Mode (Over Distance & Time and Vehicle Weight & Coefficient Data) ( Staged Lights Start- Time Slip at Completion)
- Torque Balancing / Vectoring (Torque Percentage Left to Right)
KEY FEATURES
- Mainline CAN Control System (CCS) Dynamometer Operating Software for Windows
- Road Load, Fixed Load/ Torque, Linear and Non-Linear Ramp / Pull Tests, Drag Strip Run Time Simulations
- 10 Minute Continuous Data Logger (Pause, Resume. Review Logs – Save – Recall Logs)
- User Configurable CAN inputs & outputs
- Data Grid - Multiple Digital Data Displays (Up to 54 Displays Simultaneously)
- Advanced Load Control Strategies (Precise, accurate, safe, super responsive & repeatable)
- Digital Axle Speed Sensors & Precision Load cells (Fitted to Each Module)
- Automatic AFR / Lambda meter heater control (User definable parameters)
- Multiple CAN AFR / Lambda meters support
- AFR Fuel Types (Definable – Gasoline, Ethanol, Ethanol Gasoline, Methanol, Propane, Diesel, Hydrogen, Butane, Nitromethane)
- High-quality, heavy-duty, visually aesthetic power absorption modules (PAMS)
- Space-saving design – Modules can be easily moved within your shop or stored when not in use.
- Adjustable length torque reaction stabiliser bar (Operational stability & safety)
- Wide vehicle track capabilities (Allows testing wide vehicles & off-road buggies)
- Quality Frenelsa retarders (Power absorption units)
- Up to 5000 Axle Rpm / 640 kph / 400 mph test speeds (Subject to vehicle gearing)
- Fully Loaded Dyno Ramp Pulls - power calculated from measured torque (Unlike inertia-type dynos)
- Run duration (Time) can be maintained with increasing performance levels (Unlike inertia dynos)
- Maintains Engine & Driveline Thermodynamics (Unlike inertia type dynos)
- Perfect Steady State Control – Ideal for live tuning ECU applications
- Stall Convertor Evaluation & Mapping Tests (Converter Loss / Efficiency)
- Rolling workstation control storage cabinet with boom arm
- Automatic weather station included standard (Live & continuous vehicle power correction)
- Wireless keyboard dyno controller (All dyno control/operation from within the vehicle)
- Computer control system, and Windows 11 ™ Professional OS standard
- Torque & Power and other graph traces plotted live to screen / “Live as you drive” (multiple traces simultaneously)
- Graph over graph comparison tests (Power / Torque graph over engine RPM)
- Twin 7 BAR MAP/ Boost sensors (Pressure Drop Testing & Analysis)
- 150PSI / 10 BAR Fuel Pressure Module
- Multiple MATHS channels (Fully user configurable- Create your own calculation channels)
- Customer / Vehicle Performance Print Reports
STANDARD INCLUSIONS (All Models)
- Rolling Workstation Cabinet with Boom Arm
- Left or Right-Hand Configuration (Confirmed Upon Order)
- Twin 24” LCD Colour Monitors (Extended Desktop Modes)
- Desktop PC, Win 11 PRO OS (Solid State HDD)
- CCS Dynamometer Software Program (Mainline CAN CONTROL SYSTEM for Windows)
- Multiple User Definable Channels
- Multiple User Definable MATH Channels
- CANBUS Interface (User Configurable)
- Wireless Trackball Remote Keyboard Controller
- Automatic Weather Station (Automatic Power Correction to Multiple International Standards)
- MAINLINE MDLC2 Wide Band Air: Fuel Ratio/ Lambda Meter Kit (CAN Interface) (Twin Channel Ready)
- 2 x 7 BAR MAP / Pressure Sensors
- Engine RPM (Derived from Axle Speed & Gear Ratio)
- Engine Tachometer Input (Inductive Clamp)
- Engine Tachometer Input (0 - 500VDC Voltage Probe)
- Injector Duty Cycle
- 150PSI (10 BAR) Fuel / Oil Pressure Module
- 2 x Sets of Axle Hub Adapters
- Workshop Signage Pack
- Mainline Dyno Merchandise Pack
(Optional 3 or 4 Display Monitors)
SPECIFICATIONS
| PROHUB AWD CAN CONTROL SYSTEM MODELS COMPARISON CHART | |||
| DYNAMOMETER FEATURE | 3200CCS | 3600CCS | 4600CCS |
| Power Absorption Modules | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Eddy Current Retarders | 4 (2 x Rear 2 x Front) | 4 (2 x Rear 2 x Front) | 4 (2 x Rear 2 x Front) |
| Torque Capacity / Rating - Front Modules | 5000 Nm / 3700 ft lbs | 5000 Nm / 3700 ft lbs | 5000 Nm / 3700 ft lbs |
| Torque Capacity / Rating - Rear Modules | 5000 Nm / 3700 ft lbs | 6500 Nm / 4800 ft lbs | 9000 Nm / 7000 ft lbs |
| Power Capacity / Rating - Front Modules | 1600 Hp / 1200 kW | 1600 Hp / 1200 kW | 1600 Hp / 1200 kW |
| Power Capacity / Rating - Rear Modules | 1600 Hp / 1200 kW | 2000 Hp / 1500 kW | 3000 Hp / 2300 kW |
| Combined AWD Axle Power Rating | 3200 Hp / 2400 kW | 3600 Hp / 2700 Kw | 4600 Hp / 3500 Kw |
| Combined AWD Axle Torque Rating | 10000 Nm / 7400 Ft Lbs | 11500 Nm / 8500 ft Lbs | 14000 Nm / 10700 ft lbs |
| Maximum Axle Weight Capacity | 2500Kg | 2500Kg | 2500Kg |
| Torque Reaction Arms / Bars (Adjustable/ Retractable) | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Minimum & Maximum Vehicle Wheel Track | Subject to Vehicle | Subject to Vehicle | Subject to Vehicle |
| Recommended Floorspace Width (Minimum) | 500 cm / 197 Inches | 500 cm / 197 Inches | 500 cm / 197 Inches |
| Recommended Floorspace Length (Minimum) | 8 Metres / 27 Ft | 8 Metres / 27 Ft | 8 Metres / 27 Ft |
| WORKSTATION / CABINET ASSEMBLY | |||
| Deluxe Cabinet with Boom Arm (Left or Right Hand Configuration ) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Automatic Vehicle Cooling Fan Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 24" Monitor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 24" Twin Monitors (Extended Desktop Mode) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Triple 24" Monitors ( Extended Desktop Mode) | Option | Option | Option |
| Quad 24" Monitors ( Extended Desktop Mode) | Option | Option | Option |
| Desktop PC, Win 11 PRO OS (Solid State HDD) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Wireless Trackball Remote Keyboard Controller | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DYNAMOMETER CONTROL / DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM | |||
| Main Head Display Module (CAN) - Dynamometer Controller + 4 Remote CAN Modules | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Main Head Display Module (CAN) to Computer Connection (LAN - Gigabit Ethernet) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Vehicle Drive Applications - RWD/FWD/ AWD/4WD | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Data Acquisition Module - Multiple CANBUS Interfaces | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DATA ACQUISITION SENSOR INPUTS | |||
| Automatic Weather Station (Automatic Power Correction to Multiple International Standards) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| MAINLINE Wide Band Air : Fuel Ratio/ Lambda Meter (Can Interface) (Twin Channel Ready) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 2 x MAP / Boost Module ( 7 BAR Pressure Sensors) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Engine Tachometer Input ( Inductive Clamp) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Engine Tachometer Input ( 0 - 500VDC Voltage Probe) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Injector Duty Cycle or 2 Step Trigger Input (Analog Input) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 150PSI / 10 BAR Fuel Pressure Module | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| VEHICLE COOLING FAN | |||
| Large Rolling 3 Phase Vehicle Cooling Fan -INVERTED BLOWER (380v to 415V 50Hz– 20 AMP) | Option | Option | Option |
| Large Rolling 3 Phase Vehicle Cooling Fan - INVERTED BLOWER (USA 3Ph Specification – 208V, 60Hz- 40 AMP) | Option | Option | Option |
| Vehicle Cooling Fan Housing Assembly INVERTED BLOWER - NO MOTOR (US Single Phase Applications Only) | Option | Option | Option |
| Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Control Cooling or Cell Fans | Option | Option | Option |
| OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES | |||
| 8 Channel CAN Thermocouple Module (CAN) | Option | Option | Option |
| Vehicle Cooling Fan Control (Via VFD - Variable Frequency Drive- CAN OPEN Protocol) | Option | Option | Option |
| 24" Triple Monitors ( Extended Desktop Mode) | Option | Option | Option |
| 24" Quad Monitors ( Extended Desktop Mode) | Option | Option | Option |
| Twin AFR / Lambda Meters | Option | Option | Option |
| SOFTWARE PROGRAMS | |||
| PC Operating System Software (Windows 11 Pro) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| CCS Dynamometer Software Program (Mainline CAN CONTROL SYSTEM for Windows) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Dynamometer Software Updates | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription |
| Multiple Definable User Channels | Multiple User Channels | Multiple User Channels | Multiple User Channels |
| CANBUS Interface (User Configurable) | 1 x CANBUS (1000k Bit Rate) | 1 x CANBUS (1000k Bit Rate) | 1 x CANBUS (1000k Bit Rate) |
| DYNAMOMETER OPERATING MODES | |||
| Fixed Speed Control ( Steady State) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Fixed Load Control ( Variable Speed - Fixed Torque) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Linear Ramp Test | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Non Linear Ramp Test | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| User Configurable Non Linear Ramp Test ( Download Track Drive Shaft Curve Data & Simulate Run on Dyno) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Test - Road Load Simulation | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drag Racing Simulation (Over time and Distance) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque Balancing (Left to Right) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| CAN CONTROL SYSTEM MAIN SOFTWARE FUNCTIONS | |||
| Main Screen (Fixed Speed - Steady State/ Fixed Load - Fixed Torque / Road Load Simulation) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ramp Test Screen (Linear, Non Linear, User Non Linear Acceleration Tests, Drag Mode Simulations) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ramp Test 2 - Data Logging Screen ( Data Logging Over Engine Speed) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Test 1 - Non PID Ramp Test ( Non Linear) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Test 2 Data Logging Screen ( Road Load Test Over Distance) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drag Test ( Drag Simulation over distance ) ( Staged Lights Start- Time Slip Issued on Test Completion) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Data Logging Tab Screens ( Data Logging Over Time - 4 Graphs/ Tab / 8 Data Traces/ Graph) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Data Grid ( Digital Data Display Screen) (10 Rows x 10 Columns Digital Data Displays) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Customer & Vehicle Database | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Load / Save Test Configurations | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Setup / Utilities | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| MISCELLANEOUS | |||
| AFR Meter Extended Exhaust Probe | |||
| AFR Meter Exhaust Probe Restraint Strap | |||
| Vehicle Earth Strap | |||
| MAINLINE Internal Vinyl Workshop Banner | |||
| MAINLINE Internal Workshop Sign | |||
| MAINLINE External Workshop Sign | |||
| ProHub Vinyl Rope Banner | |||
| MAINLINE Promo Merchandise Pack | |||
| MAINS POWER REQUIREMENTS | |||
| 3PH Voltage (Australia, Europe, Middle East, Asia) | 380 - 415V (50-63A/Phase) | ||
| 3PH Voltage (USA, Japan,Canada, Philippines, Others) | 208V (80A/Phase) | ||
| 1PH Voltage (USA, Canada, Japan) | 220V (100A) | ||
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz | ||
| PRODUCT SUPPORT & WARRANTY | |||
| Tech Support - Phone; Email; Internet | *Lifetime Support(Free) | *Lifetime Support(Free) | *Lifetime Support(Free) |
| Manufacturer Warranty Period (Components) | 24 Months | 24 Months | 24 Months |
| Warranty Exclusions | Consumables | Consumables | Consumables |
| Warranty Exclusions | Consumables (AFR Sensor,) | Consumables (AFR Sensor,) | Consumables (AFR Sensor,) |
*Original Purchaser Only
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