Event Data Recorder (EDR).

The (EDR) is a device that records various data points about a vehicle in the moments leading up to a crash. The concept of an EDR has been around since the 1970s, but it wasn’t until the 1990s that it started to become more widely used in the automotive industry.

The first EDR was developed by General Motors in the early 1990s, and it was first used in the 1994 model year Pontiac Firebird. This EDR was able to record information such as vehicle speed, throttle position, and brake application in the five seconds before a crash.

Over time, other automakers started to develop their own EDRs, and the devices became more sophisticated.

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Today, most new cars sold are equipped with an EDR, and they can record a wide variety of data, including:

  • Vehicle speed
  • Engine RPM
  • Brake status
  • Steering angle
  • Acceleration and deceleration
  • Seat belt usage
  • Airbag deployment

The data recorded by an EDR can be incredibly useful in determining the cause of a crash and identifying ways to prevent similar crashes from happening in the future. However, there are also concerns about privacy and who has access to the data.

The European Union (EU) has introduced Regulations requiring new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles to be equipped with EDRs from July 2022. The Regulations specify that EDRs must record at least 15 types of data, including vehicle speed, braking, acceleration, steering, and the use of safety systems such as seat belts and airbags.

ATS Group experts are working in Europe and around the world to conduct Initial Assessment, Witness, Testing and Cop Assessment as authorized inspectors under Authorities including E57 Rep. of San Marino, e/E5 Sweden and e/E24 Ireland.

The process for obtaining homologation (i.e., Approval) of an event data recorder (EDR) module can vary depending on the country or region in which it will be used. However, there are some general principles that typically apply to this process.

First, an EDR module must meet certain technical specifications and standards, which can include factors such as the type of data recorded, the accuracy of that data, and the durability and reliability of the device itself. These technical requirements may be established by government regulators, industry associations, or other organizations with authority in this area.

Once an EDR module has been developed to meet these technical requirements, it must undergo testing to demonstrate that it meets the necessary standards. Testing may involve subjecting the module to simulated crash scenarios, extreme temperatures, EMC testing, and other conditions that it is likely to encounter in real-world use.

In addition to technical requirements and testing, there may be legal and regulatory considerations that must be addressed as part of the homologation process. For example, in the European Union, EDR modules must comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure the protection of personal data.

Ultimately, the goal of homologation testing for an EDR module is to ensure that the device meets all necessary technical, legal, and regulatory requirements for use in a particular market or region. Once the module has been homologated, it can be legally installed in vehicles and used to collect data related to crashes and other events.

why choose ats group?

ATS Group is a group of companies operating in the field
of Inspections, Certifications and Type Approvals in the Automotive sector.

ATS Group, through its companies designated by e24 and e5 marks, is able to issue the type approval of complete vehicles.

With the type approval Approval Authority designations (E57), (E5) and (E24) ATS Group is able to carry out approvals of components, systems and technical units of vehicles in general.

ATS Europe, as a Certification Body accredited under ISO 17021-1: 2015 as a Certification Body for Quality Management Systems under ISO 9001: 2015, has become a leading company in the field of certifications.

ATS Group is also equipped with instrumentation, designed and built in such a way as to be easily transported. With this mobile equipment it is possible to carry out the approval tests at the manufacturers and / or the test centers where the type approval are carried out.

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Our proprietary online platform can manage the whole approval process, fron the quotation till the direct download on the final Type Approval Certificate.

We work worldwide through our branches. A big slice of our business comes from Asia and we have a good relationship and expertise with foreign collaborators and clients.

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