New Solution for Electric Vehicle Testing

DTS, a leading provider of crash test solutions, announces the release of a new high-voltage recording device specifically designed for FMVSS305 testing of new energy vehicles (NEVs).

What is FMVSS305? Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No.305 is a U.S. safety standard for electric and hybrid vehicles that ensures battery systems are safe in crashes. The standard also ensures batteries are securely mounted and protected to avoid damage in accidents, prioritizing the safety of both passengers and emergency responders. 

Engineered for the Future of Electric Vehicles
As NEVs continue to push the boundaries with higher voltage architectures, the DTS FMVSS305 system is built to handle it. Supporting vehicle designs up to 800V, this recorder captures crucial voltage data during crash tests, as well as key measurements (HV1′ and HV2′) both before and after the event.

Enhanced Flexibility and Compatibility
The DTS FMVSS305 allows for remote measurements, making it ideal for use with the 301 static rollover system. Integration is seamless, as the ruggedized recorder is built to work with existing test setups. It utilizes standard DTS SLICE PRO mounting plates and is also compatible with other similar crash test recorders.

Addressing a Growing Need
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) FMVSS305 standard applies to a wide range of NEVs, including battery electric (BEV), parallel hybrid electric (PHEV), and fuel cell (FCV) vehicles exceeding 48 nominal volts and weighing under 10,000 lbs. This new DTS solution empowers manufacturers to efficiently comply with this critical safety regulation.

How the TSR AIR data logger is helping ensure the safe transit of high-value assets

Overview | Dayton T. Brown, an engineering and testing consultant, was asked by an aerospace customer to help solve a logistics challenge. The task was to monitor a fleet of 40-foot refrigerated shipping containers transporting satellites to a launch site across the USA. The satellites were both high-value and fragile, so the customer wanted to measure every event the cargo encountered over 2 g, and any triggers above 0.5 g.

Why DTS
Ease of Use: The TSR AIR is more advanced than other data loggers, plus the user interface is intuitive to navigate, which makes downloading data easy.

Unit-to-Unit Synchronization: Another key feature was the TSR AIR’s ability to synchronize data across multiple daisy-chained units. The trailer was a ‘clean room’ so the data needed to be collected from outside the trailer. The data loggers were daisy-chained inside the trailer and DTB engineered a single cable connection that was accessible from the outside of the container allowing the customer to get “as close to real-time data as possible.” The units can also be synchronized via IEEE 1588 PTP, IRIG or GPS. Responsive to Customer Needs: The TSR AIR originally did not feature 0.5g trigger capabilities. DTS developed and added this functionality to support the application requirements for Dayton T. Brown, Inc. and its client. To learn more about how TSR AIR is being used to solve this transportation monitoring challenge READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE