Tables to Generate
The BRAKEBOX can generate a number of tables following a brake test. The following options control whether or not tables are printed at the end of a test, and if so which tables are generated, and the intervals used.
Print Results. This first option allows you to set if the results of the brake test are printed through the serial connection labelled “printer” once the test has completed. You can set the system to always print the results, never print the results, or prompt the user to see if results should be printed. If a serial printer is not available, the results tables can be viewed by connecting the “printer” serial connection to a PC, and using Hyperterminal to view the results, set to connect at a baud rate of 9600.
Speed Table, Path Distance Table, Time Table. The tables generated have one independent variable down the left hand side with the values spaced at regular intervals and then up to three additional dependant variables. The three independent variables that can be used in the tables are speed, path distance and time. Each of these can set activated as required:
- Calc Speed Table. This option enables the braking results to be tabulated as a function of speeds.
- Calc Path Distance Table. The option enables the braking results to be tabulated as a function of distance.
- Calc Time Table. This option enables the braking results to be tabulated as a function of time.
When you activate a table, then you are prompted to enter the interval for the table.