iAccel

iAccel80 iAccel is a performance meter for iPhones and android devices, designed to test the acceleration and braking performance of your vehicle. In use it displays a series of gauges to monitor performance and a continual graph of selected parameters. When performing a test the results can be displayed on screen and are stored in a CSV file for easy export if further analysis is required.

iAccel-1 In addition to brake testing, 0-30 and 0-60 mph acceleration tests are available together with their metric equivalents. Standing ¼ mile acceleration, standing 400 m, 0-80 mph and 0-120 km/h tests are available as an upgrade to the Pro version. iAccel also has a continual recording mode which simply records the data to a CSV file received while the device is operating. To avoid running out of space continuous recording is limited to 5 minutes in the Pro version and 20 seconds in the Free version. If you run over this time, the device will continue to record the last 5 minutes (20 seconds) of data and delete older data.

iAccel-6 To use the app, your device should be mounted in the vehicle with the long edge of the phone perpendicular to the direction of travel. The device doesn’t have to be level, just positioned so that the long edge is perpendicular to the direction of travel.

Drive to the area where the test is to be performed and start the app. This launches the test screen and automatically calibrates the device to the gradient at that location. The Reset button can also be used to recalibrate the device at any time and is best performed when the vehicle is stationary. This avoids any bumps in the road distorting the calibration. You can change the type of test you want to perform using the Select Test screen which can be accessed by pressing the Menu button.

For Brake and Acceleration tests press the Arm button when you are ready to begin the test and perform the test. You can press the Arm button at any time, even when the vehicle is in motion. The results will be displayed automatically once the test is complete and includes two seconds of data prior to the start of the test and a short time after the test has finished. The limits of the test are highlighted on the result graphs.

iAccel-3 For Continuous type tests, press the Start button to start recording and press the Stop button to stop. Continuous test results are not displayed automatically but results can be displayed from the Files options accessed by pressing the Menu button.

Tapping on the main screen graph, cycles the display between acceleration, speed, orientation and rate of rotation.

Double-tapping the Power gauge duplicates the effect of pressing the Day / Night button on the iPhone but doesn’t exist in the android version. Double tapping the Speedometer duplicates the Start / Stop / Arm / Cancel button and double tapping the G-Meter gauge duplicates the Reset button.

iAcel-4 When in use the Auto-Level mode automatically compensates for changes in gradient to ensure a close match between the GPS speed and the speed derived from the accelerometers. Two speedometer pointers are displayed to show the speeds, the orange coloured pointer shows GPS speed and the blue pointer the speed derived from the acceleration data.

Note that Auto-Level is deliberately disabled during brake testing. For brake testing it is important therefore to press the Reset button to calibrate the device when the vehicle is in the same position as where braking is to take place.

iAccel-7 General app options and vehicle options are available from the Settings screen. Please be aware that the power calculations are only accurate if the vehicle settings are correct for your vehicle.

The app uses a combination of GPS, accelerometer and other sensors and is only accurate when the device is operated correctly and all sensors are receiving suitable signals. Please note that continued use of GPS can dramatically decrease battery life.

iAccel-5 This app is designed for use off-road and any performance testing should only be performed off the public road network. At all times you must comply with all traffic regulations applicable to your location. J Neades can accept no liability for any injury, loss or damage which may occur while using this app.

 

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