Newsletter  #1007
 
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Techmor Partner Offers High-Res 3-D LASER Road and Track Mapping

Techmor announces a partnership with McKim & Creed, a world-leader in surveying, mapping and 3D scanning.  The partnership allows Techmor to represent a state-of-the art 3-D LASER mapping service with McKim & Creed’s MoDaC system. 

This system, mounted on a street vehicle, offers the absolute cutting-edge of mobile mapping with unprecedented resolution and accuracy.  The MoDaC system features a precision Global Positioning System (GPS), a precision Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), High-Definition Digital Cameras, and LIDAR LASER Scanners.  Sensor fusion is applied with powerful software, to provide extremely detailed, spatially-resolved, 3-D models of the surroundings.  Measured features include all banks, bumps, dips, walls, aprons, and other track geometry, with 3-D point spacing as small as 0.3" (8mm).

The MoDaC system was recently used to scan the world-famous Daytona International Speedway, producing extremely detailed data for the current re-surfacing operations.

Contact Techmor to learn more:  info@techmor.com

More online info:  http://mobile-scanning.mckimcreed.com/   and  Surveying at Speed.pdf

            
 
Products

Details		 Inertial Measurement Unit (IM-1)
Rugged inertial unit features high-resolution, high-stability gyros and accelerometers to accurately and precisely track the motion of any vehicle or platform.  3rd-generation Silicon Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) system features factory calibration, orthogonal alignment, and temperature compensation. 6 Degrees of Freedom.  Output is via CAN Bus, or RS232.


Details

Analog to CAN Converter (AC-1)
Put any analog sensor on the CAN bus with this small, lightweight, in-line module. The Techmor AC-1 provides the ability to read any sensor, without an additional analog channel.  Provides a simple way to access a measurement.  Expands existing systems.  Saves wiring and money.

Details		 Aero Pressure Sensors Module (AP-1)
Measure 16 individual aero pressures for wind-tunnel, straight-line or track tests. Fully digitized values output via RS-232, CAN or Wireless.  One box solution.


Details

 Current Sensor (CS-1)
Measure electrical current from -120A to 120A.  Simply run a DC cable through the ring, and the unit output (0 to 5V) is proportional to current. Applications include current measurement of batteries, alternators, fans, pumps, chillers, etc.
 


Details

CAN Bus to USB Converter (CU-1)
Access a high-speed CAN bus. The Techmor CU-1 provides the ability to read and interface a PC with CAN data.  The CU-1 can be used for logging, diagnostics, and system testing.  Standard USB connector for PCs/Laptops/and Netbooks.

Details		 Axle Torque Measurement (HP-1)
Wireless system measures axle torque and transmits to in-car receiver. System consists of two instrumented axle shafts with transmitter units, and a single in-car receiver. Output is analog (0-5V).

Details		 LASER Wheel Angle Measurement (LA-1)
The Techmor LASER Wheel Angle Measurement System (LA-1) provides precision, non-contact measurement of wheel steering angles, and camber angles. For use on tracks or rigs.  Measures Toe, Bump-Steer, Ackerman, Camber Gain, Rear Axle Steer, and more.  The System Includes a LASER generator, which mounts on the wheel center, and a LASER receiver, which mounts on the chassis.  The resultant measurements (2 angles) are output as analog voltages, CAN messages, RS232 serial, wireless, or USB.

Details		 Single Anemometer (SA-1)
Precisely measure air speed. The SA-1 uses advanced hot-wire technology to accurately measure air speed with no moving parts to break, bind or wear out. 0-140mph range.  Output is analog (0-5V), CAN Bus, Serial RS232 or Wireless.


Details

Strain-Gage Amplifier to CAN (SG-1)
Amplify a low level signal and transmit on the CAN Bus.  This in-line amplifier applies a gain and offset, then digitizes the signal to a 16-bit value for the ultimate in precision and robust measurement of strain gages, load cells, torque cells, and pressure sensors.


Details

 Splitter Support (SS-1)
Measure front splitter loads in tension (downforce), and compression (track contact). These load cells connect the splitter to the bumper, to gather information for car setup.  Standard load range is 250lb tension, 1000lb compression.  0-5V output.

Details		 Steering-Wheel Torque Sensor (SW-1)
Steering Wheel Quick-Release Coupler with internal torque sensing.  Output signal is proportional to driver-applied torque.  Can be combined with an SG-1 (sold separately) for 0-5V output.
 

Details		 Tire Pressure Measurement (TP-1)
Measure Tire Pressures with high accuracy.  System uses the Techmor Wireless Link  to measure  pressure on-track. Highest quality aerospace pressure sensor, with Titanium valve stem mount.


Details

Tire Temperatures to CAN (TS-1)
Measure tire temperatures using this carbon fiber, triple infra-red sensor.  Internal microcontrollers provide ambient temperature compensation.  Accurately tracks inner, middle, and outer tread temperatures for chassis setup, and tire analysis. 16-bit CAN output available for each sensor.
TechTalk
The Techmor website has an area called TechTalk, to provide technical background in a few areas.  Some of the topics include:
     Tire Measurements - Pressure, Heat, and Flex
     CAN Bus - Demystified
     Wireless Communications - Magic from Marconi
New articles are added occasionally, so check back soon.  If you have a topic to request, or report, please contact us.
 
Test Rigs/Custom Systems

 

 


 

 


Convert Pull-Down and Shaker Rigs to full Kinematic Wheel Angle Test Rigs
Precision Bump-Steer, Camber, Ackerman, Rear-Axle Steer Measurements

1/4 Car Rig -  Full-Bandwidth Hydraulic Rig -  Sine, Impulse, Constant Velocity, Variable Freq, Track-Data Playback, Data Logging

Aero Ride Height Controller  -  4 Closed-Loop Actuators, 0.005” Repeatability, Remotely Operated

Front-End, Spring and Bar Rater Rig  -  Hydraulic Operation, 5000lb capability, Closed Loop, Data Logging, Viewer/Analysis

Shock Absorber Flow Bench – Full, Closed-Loop Pressure and Flow Control, Graphing, Data Analysis

Speed Controller – Straight-Line Runs, PID Controller on Throttle-Stop, 0.1mph Holding Accuracy in Windy Conditions

End-of-line Test Equipment – Networked with Statistical Process Control

Engine Mapping Controller – Dynamometer Runs, Variable Fuel, Phase, Ignition and Intake Tuning, 60% reduction in Mapping Time
Techmor is always interested in discussing consulting, custom designs, partnering opportunities and distribution interests.  Please contact us at info@techmor.com with requests.

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