VDriver provides development engineers with a unique package that
can reduce the product development cycle involved in vehicle, engine
powertrain testing, by simulating the variability associated with
particular driving styles and routes.
vDriver operates as a distance based sequencer, allowing users to reproduce specific routes and driving styles on their chassis, transient engine and powertrain dynamometers. users can either record routes, or select global pre-recorded routes provided within the package.The vDriverTM package incorporates real-traffic and road-hazard conditions into the test-cell, allowing the user to simulate realistic operational conditions into the development cycle both quickly and repeatedly. The routes include a record of the road type, speed limits, traffic lights and other road-based events.
In this way the engine, power-train or vehicle may be robustly tested to realistic and varying driving conditions whilst in a laboratory environment, providing a user with the following benefits:
- Dramatically reduces development timescales due to the efficiency of reproducing a variety of operational circumstances in a controlled environment
- Verifiy the robustness of the Engine calibrations under “Real - World” driving conditions – minimising expensive recalls from unexpected combinations of circumstances
- Evaluate appropriate Hybrid Powertrain strategies under realistic operational demands (e.g. urban environments)
- Conduct integrated engine – powertrain- chassis system development and HIL testing
- Reproduce specific favourite or defined routes from any location in any of your test facilities
- Replicate your customers’ preferred test route in your facility without the expense and logistics of vehicle testing on location
vDriver operates as a distance based sequencer, allowing users to reproduce specific routes and driving styles on their chassis, transient engine and powertrain dynamometers. users can either record routes, or select global pre-recorded routes provided within the package.The vDriverTM package incorporates real-traffic and road-hazard conditions into the test-cell, allowing the user to simulate realistic operational conditions into the development cycle both quickly and repeatedly. The routes include a record of the road type, speed limits, traffic lights and other road-based events.
In this way the engine, power-train or vehicle may be robustly tested to realistic and varying driving conditions whilst in a laboratory environment, providing a user with the following benefits:
- Dramatically reduces development timescales due to the efficiency of reproducing a variety of operational circumstances in a controlled environment
- Verifiy the robustness of the Engine calibrations under “Real - World” driving conditions – minimising expensive recalls from unexpected combinations of circumstances
- Evaluate appropriate Hybrid Powertrain strategies under realistic operational demands (e.g. urban environments)
- Conduct integrated engine – powertrain- chassis system development and HIL testing
- Reproduce specific favourite or defined routes from any location in any of your test facilities
- Replicate your customers’ preferred test route in your facility without the expense and logistics of vehicle testing on location
Spesification
PC Specification
- GETAC V100 1.2 GHz Dual Core Industrial laptop
- Rotatable screen converts to a tablet PC for in vehicle use
- 12.1″ Widescreen Sunlight Readable Touch Screen
- Full Magnesium Alloy Case with Hand Strap
- IP54 and Shock protected fully ruggedized PC
- Supplied with AC and DC power adaptors for in vehicle use
GPS Specification
- Haicom model HI-204III USB GPS Receiver
- Utilises the Industry standard SiRF111 chipset
- GPS data output in NMEA format (industry Standard)
- Supports Bluetooth connection to a PC
- Uses all “in view” satellites for high accuracy, accurate to within 5 Metres with SBAS enabled
