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Why do I measure 10 – 20% less power in 2nd gear than in 3rd gear?
This effect can have two different causes:
1) The power output during acceleration is often electronically throttled in the low gears of modern engines (1st and 2nd gear).
2) In low gears (1st and 2nd gear), the engine consumes more energy for the rotating mass during the short, but very dynamic acceleration. This means that the engine itself needs energy, which is not transferred to the wheel.
For these reasons, we recommend that the power measurement should be carried out in 3rd gear whenever possible, when the absolute values should correspond to the total potential power of the engine. For Before – After measurements, in which, for example, the additional power after a tuning will become visible, comparative measurements that have been carried out in 2nd gear will also be sufficient.
Up to which performance can the sensor measure and/or the software carry out the evaluation?
There is theoretically no upper limit for either the software or the module. In the case of an extremely powerful vehicle, the measurement can be carried out in the motorway in 3rd or 4th gear if there is considerable slip in 2nd gear.
On which wheel should the module be fixed in the case of front or rear-wheel drive?
The short measurement run with the attached RealPower module takes place in 2nd, 3rd or 4th gear, depending on the performance of the engine and the available test location (country road or motorway). Slip never occurs on the non-driven wheel. More or less slip arises on the driven wheel in the case of a very powerful engine in a gear that is too low. In order to obtain measurements that are as accurate as possible, and to exclude the risk of any possible slip, we therefore carry out the measurements on the non-driven wheel. In the case of an all-wheel drive it doesn't matter whether the RealPower module is mounted in the front or rear wheel. We would also recommend the passenger side, so that whoever attaches the RealPower module to the wheel or removes it again will be on the opposite side of the vehicle with regard to traffic (for safety reasons). All points are valid for the acceleration measurement with Insoric RealSpeed too, except that during the acceleration measurement the gears are upshifted.
How does Insoric RealPower work?
The RealPower module contains a high-precision sensor that measures the speed of the wheel very accurately. The RealPower software contains a basic scientific calculation for, among other things, measuring the power dissipation. The product was developed together with the University for Technology in Rapperswil, Switzerland.
Where can I obtain the data for the manual additions to the measurements?
You will need the following:
- Your vehicle documents
- The total, weight of the vehicle: empty weight + weight of all passengers
- The wheel diameter: wheel measuring device (included)
- The air pressure (hPa): barometer (included)
- The air temperature (°C): thermometer (included)
You only need the wheel diameter (device included) to measure the acceleration with Insoric RealSpeed
Can I also carry out the measurement in wet weather?
Insoric recommends that the measurement module should only be used in dry weather and perfect road conditions. The results of the measurement could be falsified by the slip effect in wet conditions.
Insoric recommends that the measurement module should only be used in dry weather and perfect road conditions. The results of the measurement could be falsified by the slip effect in wet conditions.
Are there comparative measurements with rolling-road test beds (roller dynos)?
Yes, we have carried out various comparative measurements between Insoric RealPower and dynos. Some rolling-road test beds gave a higher result than the Insoric RealPower, and others a lower one. The main difference between a rolling-road test bed and Insoric RealPower is that the performance is measured in a real environment with our measurement system (i.e. on the road).
For whom has Insoric RealPower been developed?
Insoric RealPower has been specially developed for professional tuners, car workshops, car lovers, the public sector and training institutions, i.e. for anyone who wants to measure the precise performance of a vehicle quickly and easily.
For whom has Insoric RealPower been developed?
Insoric RealPower has been specially developed for professional tuners, car workshops, car lovers, the public sector and training institutions, i.e. for anyone who wants to measure the precise performance of a vehicle quickly and easily.
Where can I buy Insoric RealPower?
Our products are available from our company headquarters in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland. You can order directly using our Distributor, send us an Email (info@insoric.com)
How can I pay?
At the moment, we only deliver on payment in advance or payment with credit card (Visa und MasterCard). Please mail to us if you have any detailed questions regarding the order process (info@insoric.com).