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Accident Data Recorder 3

Delphi Accident Data Recorder 3 (ADR3) MS0148

The Delphi Accident Data Recorder 3 (ADR3) MS0148 senses and records key vehicle parameters at 1,000 samples per second. This occurs prior to, during, and after a triggering event. It can log parameters from the vehicle's serial data link via CAN or RS 232. It also records multiple accident parameters which could include the following:

  • Wheel speed
  • Throttle position
  • Steering angle
  • Tire pressure (all four wheels)
  • Lap indicator
  • X-Axis acceleration
  • Y-Axis acceleration
  • Z-Axis acceleration
  • Yaw rate
  • Earplug accelerometers
  • Seat belt load cells
  • Real-time clock

The Delphi ADR3 stores parameter data in memory to be retrieved later via a high speed data link to a personal computer.

Delphi's ADR3 has made such valuable contributions to safety innovations it earned the 41st annual BorgWarner Louis Schwitzer award. Named for an early racing pioneer, the award is presented by a team of engineers and acknowledges individuals with the courage and passion to explore and develop new concepts in racing technology.

Benefits

  • Provides a variety of sophisticated vehicle data for analysis
  • Features a highly rugged design for motorsports applications
  • Includes an internal uninterruptible power supply that allows the ADR3 to operate in the event of vehicle power loss
  • Improved (vs. Delphi's ADR2 design)
    • 37% reduction in size and weight
    • Doubled logging memory to 4mB
    • 41 External signal inputs (31 more than ADR2)
    • 33 General purpose analog
    • 5 General purpose timer
    • 2 Variable reluctance
    • 1 Beacon

Typical Applications

The Delphi ADR3 is the most advanced accident logging system in motorsports today and is used in many major racing series including the following:

  • IndyCar©
  • National Hot Rod Association (NHRA®)

Delphi can also work with additional motorsports series.

Key Technical Statistics

 Dimensions  108 x 108 x 48.5 mm (4.25 x 4.25 x 1.91 inches)
 Weight  634 grams (22.35 oz.)
 Voltage Range  6.5 to 20 Volts
 Temperature Rating  Up to 70°C (158°F)
 Microprocessor  32 bit, 25 MHz
 Program Memory  512 kB Flash EPROM
 Logging Memory  4 mB
 4 Serial Data Links
  • RS 232, 9600 baud
  • RS 232, 115 kbaud
  • RS 422, 921 kbaud
  • CAN, 1 Mbit
 Internal Sensor Set  (3) ± 250 g accelerometers
 High G Accelerometer Resolution  0.61 g (10 bit)
 Case  Aluminum 6061-T6, anodized red

For more information about Delphi motorsports products, please contact:
Brad Stout, Delphi Senior Manager of Motorsports Marketing and Technical Operations
a.brad.stout@delphi.com

IndyCar© is a trademark of Indy Racing League, LLC and Brickyard Trademarks, Inc.
NHRA® is a registered trademark of the National Hot Rod Association.

 
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