Compliance with global vehicle safety regulations
As commercial vehicles become more networked and automated, the ability to record, store, and analyze critical driving data is more important than ever. To enhance accountability and security, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Regulation No. 169 (R169) requires the installation of Event Data Loggers (EDRs) in heavy vehicles such as trucks and buses.
The electronic recorder is like a "black box" of a vehicle and can capture the basic operating parameters of the vehicle before, during and after collision. These parameters are essential for accident recovery, driver accountability and compliance with international safety standards.
UNECE R169 Core Requirements
To meet compliance requirements, EDR equipment must reliably capture and protect various information under challenging operating conditions:
Data parameters: vehicle speed, acceleration, braking force, steering angle, engine index, airbag/seat belt status, direction indicator, anti-lock brake system/ESC activation, and precise time stamps of all phases before, during and after collision
Data storage and integrity: Non-volatile memory must ensure that recorded data can be stored even in the event of a mechanical shock or system reset
Continuous power supply: the equipment must use the backup power solution to continue recording data in case of power failure
Environmental adaptability: durability is critical – electronic data recorders must be able to withstand shock, vibration, extreme temperatures and humidity
Interface and connection: support multi-cAN, Ethernet, USB and wireless connection, and simplify the integration with vehicle network
Software and Security: Secure boot, encryption, and tamper-proof logs ensure the authenticity of the recorded data
How iWave Meets R169 Requirements
IWave's remote information processing platform has been designed to meet the requirements of UNECE R169 regulations, combined with rugged hardware and security software functions to ensure reliability in harsh environments.
Processing power and memory: High-performance processor is matched with reliable memory to ensure uninterrupted recording of event data
Multiple CAN and interfaces: support multiple CAN-FD channels and simultaneously record key subsystems such as brake, powertrain and ADAS. Ethernet, USB and other additional interfaces support real-time data exchange
Rugged Enclosure: Enclosure to be IP67 certified, dust, moisture and immersion proof to ensure operation in all weather conditions
Mechanical Shock and Vibration Resistance: To be specifically designed and verified to withstand heavy vehicle environments, including 50 g impact tests, without affecting data integrity
Power management: the integrated standby power module shall ensure continuous data recording in case of sudden power failure or ignition device failure
Security software stack: the functions include security boot, authentication and encryption log records to prevent data from being tampered with
IWave's Telematics Product Line for EDR Solutions
IWave offers a complete set of remote information processing platforms to meet the requirements of UNECE R169, while accelerating the deployment of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Remote information processing connection hub
The compact and powerful hub combines dual CAN-FD interfaces, hardware-based security, LTE Cat-1 two-way cellular connectivity and Bluetooth. Its small package size makes it ideal for motorcycles, light electric vehicles and networked fleet solutions.