Dyna Datalog Data Recording Computer

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Take the guess out of your race program and experience the immediate benefits of having a datalog onboard!

What is a Data Recording Computer?
Data recording computers are small computer systems used to monitor various sensors over a period of time. They have some capability to output the data they have recorded for analysis at a later time. In drag racing, data recording computers have evolved to monitor the critical vehicle functions that play an important role in vehicle performance.

The functions typically monitored include: rear wheel speed, engine rpm, clutch slip, and exhaust gas temperature. Other functions can be monitored as well ranging from g-force, manifold boost, nitrous bottle pressure and temperature, wheelie bar load, oil pressure, water temperature, plenum temperature, exhaust back pressure, and just about anything else on a race vehicle that you might want to measure or monitor.

These computers take data samples many times per second from the sensors that are connected to them. This allows the recording of subtle mechanical events during a drag run. Modern electronic technology allows this specialized type of computer to be constructed and housed in a box about the size of a small paperback book. These computers are mounted on the vehicle being monitored and go along for the ride during a drag run while they are carrying out their task. Once a run is complete, the vehicle is usually returned to the pit area, and the data is retrieved from the computer for careful analysis of the events that took place.

Why Use a Data Recording Computer?
Top Pro Stock and Top Fuel drag racers have been using computers for quite some time now. They all agree that the information revealed by a data recording computer provides critical performance data, which is absolutely necessary for proper vehicle setup.

What is a Data Recording Computer?
Data recording computers are small computer systems used to monitor various sensors over a period of time. They have some capability to output the data they have recorded for analysis at a later time. In drag racing, data recording computers have evolved to monitor the critical vehicle functions that play an important role in vehicle performance.

The functions typically monitored include: rear wheel speed, engine rpm, clutch slip, and exhaust gas temperature. Other functions can be monitored as well ranging from g-force, manifold boost, nitrous bottle pressure and temperature, wheelie bar load, oil pressure, water temperature, plenum temperature, exhaust back pressure, and just about anything else on a race vehicle that you might want to measure or monitor.

These computers take data samples many times per second from the sensors that are connected to them. This allows the recording of subtle mechanical events during a drag run. Modern electronic technology allows this specialized type of computer to be constructed and housed in a box about the size of a small paperback book. These computers are mounted on the vehicle being monitored and go along for the ride during a drag run while they are carrying out their task. Once a run is complete, the vehicle is usually returned to the pit area, and the data is retrieved from the computer for careful analysis of the events that took place.

Why Use a Data Recording Computer?
Top Pro Stock and Top Fuel drag racers have been using computers for quite some time now. They all agree that the information revealed by a data recording computer provides critical performance data, which is absolutely necessary for proper vehicle setup.

A data recording computer will show you exactly what your drive train is doing during a run. You will know what your launch looks like in terms of rpm, rear wheel spin, and clutch slip. You can see exactly what happens in your drive line at each gear change. You no longer have to guess about what tire to use. You no longer have to guess about clutch setup and condition. You will know what your rpm was as you crossed the finish line to aid proper gearing. You will know exactly what temperature your cylinders reached, and if you loose a cylinder during a run, you will know which one and when it happened. The list goes on.

If you use a Dynatek Datalog Computer, you will be more in control of your race vehicle, you will be more aware of something that could be a potential problem before it happens, and you will save money because of less broken parts!

Why A Dynatek Datalog Is The Right Choice...

If you do your homework and evaluate all the race computer technology available, as we at Dynatek did before even beginning to design the Datalog, you will find two main distinctions between the Datalog and other computer solutions. The result: Datalog stands above the Rest in ease of use and affordability.

Base System: Datalog Pro Kit

The basic Datalog Pro Kit monitors RPM, rear wheel speed, battery voltage, four switch (digital) inputs, and four analog (0-5 volt) inputs.

Option/Upgrade Kits:

Exhaust Gas Temperature Kit: Includes four high speed thermocouples, a thermocouple amplifier, and appropriate interface cabling. This kit allows detailed inspection of exhaust gas temperature profiles during vehicle operation.

Clutch Slip Monitor: Includes additional hardware and software added to the Datalog unit to allow exact clutch performance data to be taken. The Clutch input speed and output speed are directly monitored to provide detailed percentage clutch slip data. Data from these sensors is presented on a graph with an easy to read percentage slip scale. This clutch slip data allows great insight into clutch setup, performance and condition.

Analog Expansion Upgrade: Up to eight additional analog channels can be added to the basic Datalog to allow more sensors to be monitored. Analog channels are added in groups of four.

PC Download Option: The PC Download option allows sampled data to be downloaded and stored on a personal computer. A PC is an extremely useful tool for organizing data. It also allows the data to be viewed in greater detail and allows access to the actual numeric data retrieved from sensors. Sampled data is viewed as easy to read graphs on the PC screen. This option also includes the Real Time monitor function which allows you to view live sensor data from the vehicle, in real time. In the Real Time Monitor mode any of the sensor outputs can be viewed as large bar graphs on the PC screen which move up and down to track the sensor output. This is a great tuning aid in the pits allowing fuel systems and pressures to be adjusted with minimal vehicle run time.

For more information on the Dynatek Datalog
email MPS Sales Department or call 407-330-9727 

All parts sold by MPS are for off road closed course use. They are not intended for use on public streets or highways.

Motorcycle Performance Specialties
5350 McIntosh Point #132 - Sanford, Florida - 32773
Phone: (407)330-9727 - Fax: (407) 322-8632
Sales E-Mail: sales@mpsracing.com