Event Recorders
The ADR2 is MoTeC’s second-generation crash data recorder. It records critical vehicle crash data such as lateral, longitudinal and vertical accelerations. This data can help to better understand the forces in high-impact collisions and can aid in the medical evaluation of drivers.
The ADR2 captures a minimum of 30 seconds of data per event, including 15 seconds immediately before the crash that triggered the recording. Subsequent impacts extend the event recording time. The device can be used standalone or in conjunction with other devices such as a GPS, Display Logger or ECU.
Features
- Configurable thresholds for triggering an event – password protected feature
- Configurable thresholds for triggering medical light output – password protected feature
- 15 second pre-event data capture
- Full event data capture of at least 30 seconds
- Support for external medical and status lights
- CAN and GPS inputs for data recording
- Internal backup power to continue recording if power is lost
- Real-time clock for accurate timing
- Password protection restricts selected features to FIA access only
Additional Details
Communications
- CAN for transmitting and receiving data specified by the FIA
- RS232 to receive GPS data
- USB for communication with ADR2 Manager
Connectors
- 1 x 13-pin Autosport connector size 10
Physical construction and dimensions
- Case size: 86mm x 45mm x 25mm
- Housing material: anodized aluminum
- Ingress Protection Rating: IP66/IP67
- Operating temperature: -40 to 85 °C
- Weight: 130 g
Power
- Power supply: 6 – 32 V
- Current: nominal 200 mA @ 12 V (with external GPS), maximum 1 A when charging the backup power supply
- USB power when connected to PC (when no other power source is connected)
- Backup power supply
- provides power for at least 45 seconds of continuous recording after vehicle power loss
- recharges in less than a minute after applying vehicle power
Medical and status light outputs
Topology: Current limited open collector high side drive
External load: LED to GND or logic level input with pull-down resistor
Connected voltage: 5 V – Regulated
Off Voltage: 0.3V (with external 10k load to ground)
Power-off voltage: 2V (approximately when not connected)
Current limit: 20 mA
Reverse polarity protected
Voltage diagnostic feedback
Operational
- Recording of lateral, longitudinal and vertical accelerations at 3000 Hz
- Recording CFC60 filtered acceleration data at 1000 Hz
- Acceleration channel resolution: 0.125G
- Recording of FIA-specified CAN channels
- Recorded GPS data:
- Date and time
- Latitude and Longitude
- Accelerometer range: -480G to +480G
- Accelerometer overhead: minimum 1800G
- Pre-accident recording: 15 seconds
- Total event record: minimum 30 seconds, extended on subsequent impacts
- Data output format: CSV
Pinout
Connector: 13-pin Autosport size 10 (AS 2 10-35 PN)
Coupling connector: AS 6 10-35 SN
| Pin | Function |
|---|---|
| 1 | RS232 – receive |
| 2 | Medical light output |
| 3 | CAN-high |
| 4 | CAN-low |
| 5 | Status light output |
| 6 | Not used |
| 7 | USB 5V |
| 8 | USB D+ |
| 9 | USB D- |
| 10 | Not used |
| 11 | 5V power supply (GPS power) |
| 12 | Positive battery |
| 13 | Ground and USB 0 V |
A single RGB LED indicator is visible on the case. Support for external medical and status lights is provided.
RGB LED Indicator
| Device status | Color | Flash rate | Duty cycle [%] | Brightness [%] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firmware initialization | OFF | |||
| Stored event* | RED | 4 Hz | 5% | 100% |
| Recording event | GREEN | 10 Hz | 50% | 50% |
| Normal operation (with vehicle power) | GREEN | Solid | 100% | 50% |
| Normal operation (with internal backup power) | GREEN | 2 Hz | 10% | 25% |
| Backup power supply charging** (from vehicle power) | GREEN | 1 Hz | 20-100% | 50% |
| Low power | GREEN | 1 Hz | 10% | 5% |
| No GPS lock (on vehicle power) | GREEN | 1 Hz | 90% | 50% |
| ORANGE | 10% | 100% | ||
| USB Communications*** | CYAN | |||
| Normal operation (USB powered) | BLUE | Solid | 100% | 50% |
| Diagnostics | ORANGE | see Diagnosis | ||
* When an event is recorded, the LED shows the stored event until the device is turned off. If the device is turned on and a recorded event has not been retrieved by ADR2 Manager, the LED will show Stored event for 60 seconds.
** Duty cycle is equal to load level; i.e. 20% duty cycle = 20% load level.
Blinking to indicate command in progress, e.g. firmware update. All normal operations are suspended.
Diagnostics
When an error occurs, the RGB LED indicator flashes orange for 250ms at 50% brightness, OFF for 250ms, repeated according to the error number (see table), followed by a one-second pause.
Only the highest priority (lowest number) error is displayed and this continues as long as the error is active.
| Error | Number of flashes |
|---|---|
| CAN bus failure | 2 |
| Without FIA CAN frames | 3 |
| External power supply failure | 4 |
| About temperature | 5 |
| Internal failure | 6 |
Additional information about internal errors or faults can be found in the diagnostic channels section in the ADR2 Manager software.
External status light
| Device status | Exit status |
|---|---|
| Stored event* | Blinking |
| Connected Vehicle Power | IN |
| Vehicle power disconnected | OFF |
* When an event is recorded, the status light flashes until the device is turned off. If the device is turned on and a recorded event has not been retrieved by ADR2 Manager, the status light flashes for 60 seconds.
External medical light
| Device status | Exit status |
|---|---|
| Medical event detected since device was powered on | IN |
| No medical events detected since device was powered on | OFF |
Conformities
This product is designed for use in a vehicle. As such, this product complies with the following standards:
- Directive 2014/30/EU: Electromagnetic compatibility; by application of UNECE Regulation No. 10 (R10) Rev 6 of 20/11/2019.
Installation
- IP rating (dust and water ingress)
This product is rated IP66/IP67; It is protected against ingress of dust, powerful jets of water and the effects of temporary immersion in water.
Make sure the connector and related wiring are also protected from water ingress. - Range
Operating Temperature Range This product is designed for an indoor operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C. - Declaration
vibration This product is designed to withstand vibrations typical of normal vehicle installations.
Security
- For safe operation, use only undamaged.
- At no time operate the device with faulty, bare or exposed wiring.
- Minimum force must be exerted to connect the connectors.
- Adhere to normal supply voltage limits as listed in the specifications.
Repair
Do not attempt to open and/or repair the device.
For repairs, please contact and return the product via your local Authorized MoTeC Dealer.
Disposition
This product must be disposed of in accordance with the relevant national regulations for the disposal of electronic waste. It does not contain any hazardous materials that may be subject to specific material regulations. The product contains a battery that can be removed after opening the product; depending on the relevant national regulations, it may be necessary to dispose of the battery separately.
Manufacturer information
MoTeC Pty. Ltd.
- 121 Merrindale Drive, Croydon South,
- VIC 3136, Australia.
- Telephone: +61 3 9761 5050
- Website: www.motec.com.au
- E-mail: admin@motec.com.au