Adaptive Cruise Control Function: Path Chassis ID
Adaptive Cruise Control Function: Path Chassis ID
Adaptive Cruise Control Function: Path Chassis ID
Chassis ID Path
A 631311 3/Description, Design and function/FM, ACC,
CHID-A652194/Adaptive cruise control
Model Identity
FM 81087457
Publish date Operation No.
Tuesday, 21 February 2006
Function
The adaptive cruise control is a comfort system that increases the functionality of the standard
cruise control. It works by reducing the speed of the vehicle automatically if a slower vehicle
appears in front, in the same lane. Speed is reduced by limiting the torque of the engine and using
the engine brake/retarder. When there are no more slower moving vehicles in front, the vehicle
resumes the speed that the cruise control has set to start speed.
An approach alarm warns the driver if a dangerous situation develops, i.e. the speed of approach to
a vehicle in front is too high.
Components location
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Design
A 77 GHz radar sensor is positioned on the front of the vehicle, between the radiator and LH
headlamp, behind the low grille. It is mounted on an adjustable plate, which allows mechanical
adjustment of the sensor during production or after a repair. All other adjustment is done by
software during normal use. The system will be pre-programmed during manufacture.
The radar unit (B120) communicates with the Control unit ACC (A26) via its own CAN link (CAN 6).
The control unit supervises communication between CAN links J1939 and J1587. The yawrate
sensor and power supply unit component, ACC (A75), contains a yawrate sensor and 12 V power
supply and is connected to both the control unit and the radar.
The ACC system has a new switch for the cruise control, new LEDs and a lamp in the instrument
unit.
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Calibration
Calibration is performed to point the radar straight forwards. There are 2 methods of calibrating the
radar.
Method 1
The measurement is performed by driving the truck at least 80 metres behind a target truck on a
straight road and using VCADS Pro to determine the error measurement. The value deduced is
then used to calibrate the radar. The target truck must be driven absolutely straight in front of the
calibrating truck while the measurement is being made.
Method 2
The calibrating truck is stationary. The measurement is performed by driving the target truck in a
straight line away from the calibrating truck to a distance of at least 80 metres from its front. The
error measurement is performed with VCADS Pro. The value deduced is then used to calibrate the
radar. The target truck must be driven absolutely straight in front of the calibrating truck while the
measurement is being made.
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