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HIOKI Application Note LR8512 For Engine Load Testing

The Hioki LR8512 mini logger is well-suited for engine RPM testing due to its easy setup features. It connects to a magnetic or electrical pickup transducer mounted near the engine gear to detect each tooth pass and calculate RPM. The logger can monitor RPM in real-time via Bluetooth and supports simultaneous measurement of other parameters when paired with LR8410. Engine RPM testing is important for ensuring engines operate within specifications and assessing overload conditions that reduce engine life.

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HIOKI Application Note LR8512 For Engine Load Testing

The Hioki LR8512 mini logger is well-suited for engine RPM testing due to its easy setup features. It connects to a magnetic or electrical pickup transducer mounted near the engine gear to detect each tooth pass and calculate RPM. The logger can monitor RPM in real-time via Bluetooth and supports simultaneous measurement of other parameters when paired with LR8410. Engine RPM testing is important for ensuring engines operate within specifications and assessing overload conditions that reduce engine life.

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Application Note

HIOKI Wireless Mini Logger


LR8512 For
Engine Load Testing

Wireless Pulse Logger : LR8512

Engine Load Testing And Its Importance


Engines, particularly diesel ones, are expensive and known to have a long lifespan. Engines
are built to run within an environment and load limit. However, the improper operation
conditions often kill the engines prematurely. Overload is one of the top three common
reasons [1]. An overloaded engine cannot reach its rated Revolutions per Minute (RPM)
under a full load of fuel and water tanks capacity [2]. Continued operation of an overloaded
engine leads to excessive black smoke emission during cruising, high exhaust temperature
beyond manufacturer’s specification, excessive fuel consumption, slow acceleration,
reduced engine life, and exhaust flow components failure.
Engine RPM As Engine Load Test Parameter
Engine RPM denotes the number of times the engine crankshaft rotates around its axis and
translates to the torque or power produced. The piston movements during engine cylinder
combustion drive the crankshaft’s rotational motion [3]. In engine commissioning test, the
RPM test is one of the tests to ensure that the end user complies with the engine build
specifications.

The engine RPM measurement involves the measurement of the crankshaft gear's
rotational speed. This gear contains a fixed number of teeth (Figure 1.0).

Figure 1.0 Crankshaft gear with fixed teeth

Conventional Engine RPM Measurement Methods


There are two conventional methods of measuring RPM [4] before proximity sensors'
introduction:

i) Tachometers with mechanical sensors (contact on rotating body to be


measured) or optical sensors (infrared light/ laser beam). The measured RPM
is displayed either on a calibrated analog dial or digital display. A common
drawback for this method is that it requires space for instrument mounting and
thus does not suit engine mounted at constraint spaces.

ii) Stroboscopic using intense flash that strobes at high frequency. The measured
rotating object will appear to be stationary when the frequency of the
light synchronized with the RPM of the object. It takes multiple adjustments to
get the synchronized frequency and requires manual logging of the result.
Hioki LR8512 Pulse Logger For Engine RPM Testing
Hioki LR8512 pulse logger is convertible to be used for engine RPM measurement. It can
be used independently for this sole purpose or paired with LR8410 central logger together
with other logging modules for simultaneous measurement of various parameters (e.g.
DC voltages and temperature) with RPM measurement. This feature is particularly useful
during engine commissioning where engine RPM and other parameters measurement
are required. The LR8512 logger connection cable connects the logger to the magnetic or
electrical pickup transducer that is mounted close to the engine gear area (Figure 2.0).
The pickup transducer will return a signal when a gear teeth passes by the location the
transducer [5].

Wireless Communication

LR8512
LR8410-20

Figure 2.0 Example of LR8512 probe set up for engine rpm testing
One complete rotation through all the teeth on the gear signifies one revolution. This
number of teeth needs to be keyed into the logger as reference and can be done wirelessly
(via Bluetooth) using LR8410 as shown in Figure 3.0 with an example of a gear with 97
teeth.

Figure 3.0 LR8512 gear teeth setting (viewed on LR8410)

The LR8512 reports RPM in r/sec (Figure 4.0). Users can also report in other units using the
‘Scaling’ function. Example for reporting in r/min unit set the scaling ratio value to ‘60’ and
the unit to ‘r/min’ (Figure 5.0).
Hioki LR8512 is suitable for real-time engine rpm monitoring with the following key
features:
• Compact size to fit constraint spaces such as engine bays
• Bluetooth wireless data sending for real-time monitoring (accessible thru
Android smart devices installed with free ‘Wireless Logger Collector’ app within
30m line-of-sight)
• Stand-alone use or pair with LR8410 together with other data loggers
(up to 7 modules) for simultaneous measurement of various parameters
(Multiple loggers data are combined automatically in a single csv file for user’s
convenience)
• 2 channels for 2 locations simultaneous tracking
• 500,000 data points per channel
■ Specifications (Accuracy guaranteed and Post-adjustment accuracy guaranteed for 1 year)
No. of input
2 channels (common GND)
channels

Measurement Integrating (cumulative/Instant), Revolution,


modes Logic (Records an 1/0 for each recording interval)

Supported input Non-voltage “a” contact (always-open contact point),


format open collector, or voltage input (DC 0 V to 50 V)

Recording intervals 0.1 to 30 sec, 1 to 60 min, 16 selections

Recording modes Instantaneous value

Dimensions, 85W×61H×31D mm (3.35W×2.40H×1.22D in),


Weight 95 g (Not including the battery)

■ Pulse input
200 μs or higher when the filter is set to OFF
Pulse input (must be 100 μs or higher in H period and L period.)
cycle 100 ms or higher when the filter is set to ON
(must be 50 ms or higher in H period and L period.)

Measurement Range Max. Resolution Measurement Range

No. of revolutions 5000/n [r/s] f.s. 1/n [r/s] 0 to 5000/n [r/s]

*n is the number of pulses, 1 to 1000, per revolution.

Summary
Aside from the small size, the Hioki LR8512 mini logger’s easy set up features for engine
rpm testing makes it an ideal tool for this purpose. The remote monitoring feature
enables real-time monitoring and automated data retrieval of test data. Engine RPM
testing is particularly useful for engines commissioning for warranty coverage by engine
manufacturers.

References
1. https://mvdirona.com/TechnicalArticles/DieselEngineOverload/AvoidingDieselEngineOverload.htm
2. http://www.scottmarinepower.com/techtips/2015/9/24/full-power-engine-speed-readings-proper-engine-loading-aka-
wide-open-throttle
3. http://knowhow.napaonline.com/understanding-engine-rpm-basics/
4. https://test.electronicsforu.com/rpm-measurement-sensors-techniques/
5. http://eblogbd.com/types-of-speed-sensor-and-their-comparison/

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