Crash Safety

Crash Safety

CRASH SAFETY

THINK DTS

  • Ultra-small, embedded data acquisition and sensors
  • Rugged, modular, configurable
  • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

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CRASH / BARRIER / ROLLOVER / ATDs

DATA ACQUISITION SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY TESTING

The Challenge:

    • Occupant safety, R&D and regulation testing for top automotive manufacturers worldwide
    • Rugged data acquisition systems that are configurable for a variety of applications
    • High channel count tests, ATD integration and extensive sensor support
    • Compact instrumentation that fits onboard today’s smaller vehicles without altering target weights or center of gravity (CG)
    • Synchronizing high-speed cameras, trigger, power and communication
    • Software with comprehensive features for test set-up, viewing and data export

 

The Solution:

    • Compact DTS data acquisition systems and sensors
    • Modular systems, configurable features, high-shock rated
    • User-programmable sampling rates and high-bandwidth options
    • Standalone systems including power, trigger & communication synchronization
    • Complete line of ancillary accessories available
    • Store in place reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
    • Trusted complete solution provider, experts in automotive crash safety & injury biomechanics

For more information contact sales@dtsweb.com

“Modeling and simulation are critical for safety testing, but there will never be a direct replacement for physical testing.”

Corporate

Off Road

Off Road

OFF ROAD

THINK DTS

  • Ultra-small, embedded data acquisition and sensors
  • Rugged, modular, configurable
  • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

 

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RUGGED DAQ FOR FIELD TESTING

DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS FOR EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS

The Challenge:

  • Field testing in harsh, wet or dusty environments
  • Complicated cable runs between the data acquisition system and sensors
  • Issues with data quality due to power drops, noise or long cable lengths
  • Power requirements for long duration tests
  • Time required for set-up, consistent test repeatability

 

The Solution:

  • Ultra-small DTS data acquisition systems and sensors
  • Designed to embed on or in the test article near the point of interest
  • Eliminates complicated cable runs, improves data fidelity
  • IP68 rated systems available for dust and water ingress
  • MIL-STD-810G rated systems available for temperature, altitude, shock & vibration
  • Modular, low-power, user-configurable for channel count and features
  • Store in place reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
  • Trusted complete solution provider for automotive testing

For more information contact sales@dtsweb.com

“Placing the DAS near the point of interest is key to accurate measurements, especially in extreme test environments.”

Corporate

Ride/NVH

Ride/NVH

RIDE & HANDLING / NVH

THINK DTS

  • Ultra-small, embedded data acquisition and sensors
  • Rugged, onboard, modular systems
  • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

 

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AUTOMOTIVE RIDE & HANDLING

ONBOARD DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS FOR FIELD TESTING

 

The Challenge:

  • Testing in wet, harsh or dusty environments
  • Placement of DAS and sensors
  • Complicated cable runs that can get tangled, damaged or affect data quality
  • Power requirements, especially for long duration tests
  • Time required for test set-up and tear down
  • Test repeatability

The Solution:

  • Ultra-small DTS data acquisition systems and sensors
  • Designed to embed on or in test articles
  • Positioning the DAS near the sensor improves data quality and makes set-up easier
  • IP68 rated rugged systems available for dust and water ingress
  • MIL-STD-810G rated systems available for temperature, altitude, shock & vibration
  • Modular, low-power, configurable for low and high-channel count tests
  • Store in place reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
  • Trusted complete solution provider and expert in automotive safety testing

For more information contact sales@dtsweb.com

“Proving grounds and field testing are playgrounds for DTS instrumentation.”

Corporate

Rotation & Torque

Rotation & Torque

ROTATION & TORQUE

THINK DTS

  • Ultra-small, embedded data acquisition and sensors
  • Rugged, configurable systems
  • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

ROTATING & TORQUE MEASUREMENTS

MINATURE DATA RECORDERS ELIMINATE NEED FOR SLIP RINGS

 

The Challenge: 

  • Collecting data on rotating test articles like drive shafts or rotors
  • The University of Florida Formula SAE needed to collect transient load data to calculate fatigue-life of drivetrain and suspension components, plus tuning of spring and dampers to improve acceleration performance
  • Engine dynomometer data could not replicate impact loading and transient conditions
  • Cost and maintenance of expensive slip rings
  • Power and triggering concerns

The Solution:

  • An ultra-small DTS data acquisition system was attached directly to the drive shaft
  • The University of Florida selected SLICE NANO due to its small size and 500 g shock rating
  • To protect it from track debris, the DAS was mounted to the drive shaft in an enclosure
  • Positioning DAS near the sensors eliminates long cable runs, improves data quality & reduces noise
  • Low power, three 9V batteries were wired in parallel and attached to the rotating shaft
  • Store in place reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
  • Trusted complete solution provider and industry expert in automotive safety testing
  • See University of Florida Formula SAE White Paper for more details and test data

For more information contact sales@dtsweb.com

“Slip ring wiring was difficult since it required routing past the halfshaft bearings, through the center of the hub, and around the outside of the tire, plus the cost was significantly much more expensive.”

Corporate

Sled Testing

Sled Testing

SLED TESTING

THINK DTS

  • Ultra-small data acquisition & sensors
  • Compact, rugged, modular systems
  • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

 

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SEAT, RESTRAINT & SAFETY TESTING

 SLED TESTING FROM LOW-G WHIPLASH TO HIGH PAYLOAD CRASHES

 

The Challenge: 

  • Dynamic data collection on sleds, simulators and crash test barriers
  • OEM and aftermarket testing of seats, child safety seats, restraints and more
  • Instrumentation that is modular and configurable for a variety of applications
  • Ability to withstand high-g pulses, compatibility with a wide range of sensors
  • Set up and test repeatability

 

The Solution:

  • High shock rated DTS data acquisition systems and sensors
  • Standalone, configurable systems, available in rugged and laboratory versions
  • Store in place reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
  • Intuitive software for set-up, logging, viewing and data export
  • Trusted complete solution provider for automotive safety and injury biomechanics testings

For more information contact sales@dtsweb.com

“Test and measurement goes far beyond hardware and software. It’s about understanding test requirements, providing the right solutions and 24/7 technical support.”

Corporate

In-Dummy DAS

In-Dummy DAS

IN-DUMMY DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS (DAS)

THINK DTS

  • Ultra-small, embedded data acquisition and sensors
  • Rugged, modular, configurable
  • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

 

Learn more about ATD Solutions:

 

IN-DUMMY DAS SOLUTIONS

EMBEDDED DATA RECORDERS AND SENSORS

The Challenge:

    • Consumer, R&D and regulatory testing using anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs)
    • Using traditional off-board DAS, especially for high channel count tests
    • Positioning and moving ATDs with cumbersome, heavy exit cables
    • Managing cables that can tangle or alter test dynamics
    • Time consuming test set-up and tear-down

The Solution:

  • Embedded DTS miniature data acquisition systems and sensors
  • Modular systems, user-configurable sampling rates and channel counts
  • Multiple DAS options available to support entire family of ATDs including THOR, WIAMan, WorldSID, Hybrid III, Q-Series, FLEX PLI Legform, and Pedestrian & Free Motion Headforms
  • In-house integration services available by experienced DTS engineering staff
  • Quicker and easier test set-up for improved overall efficiency
  • Store in place reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
  • Trusted solution provider and experts in injury biomechanics & automotive crash safety
  • 3 WAYS DTS In-Dummy DAS Makes Your Dummy Smarter

For more information contact sales@dtsweb.com

“With today’s high-tech ATDs like THOR and WIAMan, it’s hard to take full advantage of all the features and functions without in-dummy DAS.”

Corporate

Pedestrian Safety

Pedestrian Safety

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY TESTING

THINK DTS

  • Ultra-small, embedded data acquisition and sensors
  • Rugged, configurable, cable-free
  • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

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Featuring Integrated SLICE NANO:

PROTECTING VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

HEAD AND LEGFORMS WITH INTEGRATED DAS & SENSORS 

The Challenge:

  • Over 5,000 pedestrians are killed each week worldwide, according to the World Health Organization
  • Collecting accurate impact data to improve vulnerable road user (VRU) safety
  • Support regulation testing focused on pedestrian safety and survivability
  • Instrumentation that can be configured to support a variety of testing
  • Single solution for pedestrian legforms and headforms
  • DAQ that is interchangeable between aPLI (advanced Pedestrian Legform impactor) and FLEX PLI (Flexible Pedestrian Legform Impactor) legforms
  • Embedded instrumentation that maintains mass and CoG
  • Versatility to support required number of channels
  • Eliminating complicated cables that can alter free-flight test dynamics

The Solution:

  • Integrated miniature SLICE NANO DAS, plus angular rate and 6DOF sensors
  • Cable-free solutions to eliminate issues with cables breaking or tangling
  • SLICE NANO integration kits for child and adult pedestrian headforms deliver flexibility, reliability & repeatability
  • SLICE NANO integration kits for Advanced Pedestrian Legform Impactor (aPLI), standard configuration includes 18 DAQ channels & 6DX PRO-A sensor in upper mass, single axis ARS PRO angular rate sensor in knee
  • SLICE NANO integration kits for FLEX PLI legform with quick charging super capacitor
  • Quick-charge capacitor ensures reliable data capture and storage
  • Ability to add 6DX PRO-A and ARS PRO angular rate sensors
  • Data writes to non-volatile flash memory for secure collection

For more information contact sales@dtsweb.com

“Injuries to vulnerable road users causes emotional and economic loss to families and nations. As vehicles change, safety testing must also change to provide the most accurate data possible.”

Corporate

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