LABA7 has launched a power supply system for electromagnetic shock dynamometers that can be operated using standard power outlets, making advanced testing convenience and accessible. The idea is to enable motorsport teams, workshops and testing facilities to expand their suspension testing potential, testing any shock absorber in replicated real-life conditions, from standard waveforms to custom tests, like uploading track data of any course and testing how a specific damper will perform.
Electromagnetic shock dynos can require high voltage and amperage input, often entailing specialised infrastructure and substantial power resources. However, LABA7 says it new power supply system can operate from a standard 220 V outlet, eliminating the need for complex high-voltage connections.
Andrius Liškus, CEO of LABA7, explained, “The smart power supply unit is a game-changer. Now even smaller workshops or teams can acquire and use electromagnetic shock dyno without additional investment into the power infrastructure.”
The ability to operate from a standard outlet is made possible through the use of supercapacitor packs, delivering high-voltage power to the actuators without reliance on traditional inputs.
“No longer bound by complex power requirements, our customers can seamlessly integrate LABA7’s electromagnetic shock dyno into their operations, unlocking new possibilities for performance optimisation,” added Liškus.
The company has also developed versions of electromagnetic shock dynos that produce more force for customers who test the biggest shock absorbers. These dynos run on 380 V but suffice with electric current of only 16-32 A, instead of the 64-100 A traditionally required for such machines.
The dyno supports a position resolution of 50 nanometers digitally as well as 20 bit at the load cell, and a sampling rate of 20 kHz. It can achieve a maximum velocity of 7m/s and an acceleration of 40Gs. Peak force ranges from 11.9kN to 45.4kN at 100mm stroke.
