Formula 1 ECU Calibration
Arrows F1 / Megatron as prepared by JD Classics and Geoff Page Racing – key clients of ours.
It’s a real pleasure and honour to work with these legends of yesteryear!
Due to the expense of purchasing and operating legacy F1 and other open-wheel formula cars, there’s a compelling commercial case for upgrading the engine management systems to the very latest technology in order to harvest maximum performance and reliability from them.
In addition to installing the latest technologies engine management system, a key aspect is the accurate and safe calibration of the engine and sub-systems. Using the Rototest chassis dynamometer, the tyre is completely eliminated from the measurement process. Conventional rolling road chassis dynamometers are constrained by the tyre grip and the fact that the tyre is a constantly changing variable. The Rototest has a direct mechanical coupling of the wheel hubs in order to provide absolute accuracy and consistency.
The main features of our test modes are:#
- Constant speed Keeps a constant speed (rpm, mph, etc). The throttle adjusts the torque. Used for ECU calibration (fuel mapping, ignition timing), comparison of manufacturer specifications, etc.
- Constant torque Keeps a constant torque. The throttle adjusts the speed.
- Sweep Accelerates at a constant predefined rate (up or down) between two set points.
- Road resistance simulation Simulates road resistance caused by aerodynamic drag, rolling resistance and incline.
- Active Inertia™ Simulates real-world accelerations defined by inertia, aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance.
ROTOTEST VPA-R9 2WD Specification s Maximum system performance#
- Braking power 1100kW (1475 imp hp)
- Braking wheel torque 4600Nm (3393 lb-ft)
- Vehicle speed 404 kph (251 mph)
ROTOTEST VPA-R95 4WD Specifications Maximum system performance#
- Braking power 1700kW (2280 imp hp)
- Braking wheel torque 8200Nm (6048 lb-ft)
- Vehicle speed 330 kph (205 mph)
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