ADS EVO

Automatic Driving System

Vehicle developers face increasing pressure to reduce development times, while vehicle complexity is increasing. The ADS EVO ensures accurate and repeatable global test cycles on chassis dynamometers.

[Press release] ADS EVO wins the "German Design Award 2024"
ADS EVO win the "German Design Award 2024"

Segment: Automotive

Division: Mechatronics

Manufacturing Company: HORIBA, Ltd.

Test Repeatability

The ADS EVO automates the driver in a chassis vehicle test cell and enables test repeatability.

Comparison data of drive quality metrics between ADS EVO and a human driver. Comparison data of CO2 emissions between ADS EVO and a human driver.

Improved Efficiency and Installation

The ADS EVO reduces installation time and improves test start-up efficiency.

Light Weight and Easy Installation
Compared to the previous model ADS-7000

Light Weight and Easy Installation

Easy to Handle
Ergonomic design

Easy to Handle

Simplified Installation
ISOFIX* significantly reduces installation time (patent pending)

Simplified Installation

* ISOFIX is the international standard for securing child safety seats in passenger cars.

Contributes to Vehicle Development Efficiency

The ADS EVO can be used in a wide variety of chassis and vehicle test cells to reduce human error and provides accurate testing results.

Emissions test / Electric vehicle development / System validation

Multi-functional for more than chassis test cells / Engine dynamometers / Powertrain dynamometers

Options

The ADS EVO is compatible with environment resistance specifications including high and low temperatures ranging from -40 ~ 80 ℃.

In addition to the standard actuator for engine start, optional versatile actuators are also available.
For various vehicle investigations such as air conditioning ON / OFF during the test cycle (patent pending).

ADS EVO automates the driver in vehicle testing

Self-contained mechanical unit cart
Intuitive design that informs installation procedures (patent pending)

Self-contained mechanical unit cart
Design is subject to change

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Basic Functions

Driving Functions	Standard drive traces (emissions, etc) ★Performance test mode Auto/Manual adjust (pedal and shift) Learning mode Warm up mode Constant speed mode Manual mode
Applicable Vehicles	MT, AT, CVT, ★Hybrid/EV Floor shift, ★Instrument panel shift, ★Column shift For both left and right hand drive vehicles
Other Functions	Measurement function：Dynamometer speed, Engine speed External operation input : Drive start/stop External condition input : Dynamometer ready/error,Blower ON External operation output : Synchronization signal with data processing device ★HOST communication：AK compliant

Specifications

Mechanical Unit
Total Mass	Standard Specification : 30 kg
Unit Mass	3 - 7 kg
Operating Environment	Standard Specification: -10 - 45℃　30 - 90%RH(no condensation) ★Environment Resistance Specification : -40 - 80℃　30 - 90%RH(no condensation)
Actuators	Accelerator：Stroke length 150 mm, Rated output 160 N, Maximum operating speed 0.61 m/s Brake：Stroke length 200 mm, Rated output 241 N, Maximum operating speed 0.61 m/s Clutch：Stroke length 200 mm, Rated output 322 N, Maximum operating speed 0.78 m/s Shift（X）：Stroke length 190 mm, Rated output 193 N, Maximum operating speed 0.77 m/s Shift（Y）：Stroke length 240 mm, Rated output 193 N, Maximum operating speed 0.77m/s Starter（PUSH）：Rated output 16 N ★Starter（TURN）：Rated output 0.97 N・m ★Up to 5ch push actuators can be added

Control Rack
Size	578(W) × 929(D) × 1000(H) mm
Operating Environment	5 - 40℃　20 - 80%RH(no condensation)
Power supply	Single phase：AC 200 - 240 V ± 10% (Max 250 V)　50/60 Hz 3.0 kVA or Single phase：AC 100 - 120 V ± 10%　50/60 Hz 3.0 kVA
Others	Teaching pendant：Used for learning shift positions and other various settings Mechanical unit cable：Connect mechanical unit and control rack

★: Option

Size: 6.52 MB

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