Basic ACF configuration to allow Kinematic and Compliance deflection (K&C) properties measurement of vehicle suspension and steering assemblies on a K&C system

• 2- axle version shown, also available in 1- Axle configuration
• Universal Specimen Attachment Interface to interface with specimen fixturing, creating mechanical boundary conditions of a real vehicle
• Vertical height adjustment for setting correct axle loading condition before testing
• High stiffness design to allow precise K&C properties measurement
• Optional Steering Input Assembly to provide driver steering input into steering sub-system
• Optional multi-axis loadcells at each suspension attachment point
• Optional Vehicle Bus / ECU integration for semi-active or active components
• Optional integration with MTS mHIL Hybrid Simulation Technology to allow vehicle evaluation with only an axle sub-system

Basic ACF configuration to allow Kinematic and Compliance deflection (K&C) and Dynamic K&C (DK&C) properties measurement of vehicle suspension and steering assemblies on a DK&C system

• 1- axle version shown, also available in 2- Axle configuration
• Universal Specimen Attachment Interface to interface with specimen fixturing, creating mechanical boundary conditions of a real vehicle
• Vertical height adjustment for setting correct axle loading condition before testing
• High frequency response design exceeding DK&C system input capacity for accurate dynamic characterization
• Optional Steering Input Assembly to provide driver steering input into steering sub-system
• Optional multi-axis loadcells at each suspension attachment point
• Optional Vehicle Bus / ECU integration for semi-active or active components
• Optional integration with MTS mHIL Hybrid Simulation Technology to allow vehicle evaluation with only an axle sub-system

Full ACF configuration to allow Handling Properties Assessment of vehicle suspension and steering assemblies on a Handling Roadway System (HRW)

• 1- axle version shown, also available in 2- Axle configuration
• Universal Specimen Attachment Interface to interface with specimen fixturing, creating mechanical boundary conditions of a real vehicle
• Vertical and roll motion system to provide body motion input
• Steering Input Assembly to provide driver steering input into the steering sub-system
• Brake Actuation Assembly to provide driver braking inputs into the brake sub-system
• Multi-axis loadcells at each suspension attachment point
• Independent data acquisition system for collection of all specimen and ACF transducer data
• EPS Power Supply and Vehicle Bus Integration for EPS Steering Sub-System
• Integration with MTS mHIL Hybrid Simulation Technology to allow vehicle evaluation with only an axle sub-system