- Suitable for test bodies with a mass of 4.5 kg to 70 kg and a speed up to 16m/sec
- Flexible use with highly variable positioning of the individual components
- Second impact possibility with second test body
- Exchanging test bodies is fast and easy
- Test body impact on the airbag can be either free moving or guided
- Laser target acquisition integrated in test body
- Built-in sensor system to measure force and acceleration
- Standardized user control for data capture and test stand control
- Release of airbags synchronized by software (accuracy better than 1ms)
The horizontal airbag test system essentially consists of two modules, the acceleration unit for the test bodies and an airbag holder for the greatest variety of types and sizes of airbags. This device enables one or two test bodies to be accelerated hydraulically and either guided or allowed to fly freely into an airbag or any other type of structure desired. To measure acceleration reliably in the forward direction, each test body is fitted with two acceleration sensors. During airbag testing, four force sensors at the airbag holder record the forces acting on the airbag. In addition to measurements of force and acceleration, the displacement and speed of the test bodies can also be measured in both the forward and backward directions (rear impact analysis). Since two bodies can be used, meaningful tests can also be carried out for front and rear passengers using large airbags. In addition to airbag testing, this equipment enables tests conforming to ECE-R12 to be carried out.