TRW Introduces New Steering Control Module for Digital Steering Control
TRW has officially launched a new generation steering column control module SCCM (SteeringColumnControlModules), which enables vehicle-mounted digital information systems to achieve turning control, replacing the original mechanical control device. The switch system will be widely used for Ford models, including SuperDuty, F Series pickups, Edge, Explorer, and Lincoln MKX. SCCM uses microprocessors to replace mechanical components that have been used for turning control for decades. Since the Freescale controller can obtain data directly from the controller area network CAN (Controller Area Network), there is no need to install a separate sensor. Dan Mitellbrun, TRW sales director, said: "Through the monitoring bus, (new products) can pick up speed information, steering angle sensor information, electronic power steering data and ABS control status information on each wheel." The SCCM system is highly integrated with a variety of electronic system functions including: turn indicator signal control, headlight switch input, headlight high-low beam selection, front and rear wiper control, pedal adjustment switch control, tilt/teleflex steering column switch and motor Drive, hazard alert, steering wheel switch signal processing, steering angle sensing control, and unique electronically controlled turn signal cancellation. Based on data obtained from vehicle manufacturers and system designers, the SCCM can turn off turn indicators. SCCM can make adjustments according to driving conditions, such as changing lanes, making a 90-degree turn, or driving out of a parking space. Turning cancellation at high speed is far more difficult than imagined. Mittelbrun pointed out: "True uses the algorithm to calculate the time needed to cancel the turn signal, and there has not been a manufacturer that has been involved in the development of this capability before. This is also the biggest progress in turn signal switching technology in more than 20 years." SCCM is adjustable, and software adjustment can be used to adapt the models with unequal wheelbase. If the vehicle is connected to a trailer, the software will adjust again, replace the warning indicator lamp with five, and modify the parameters of cancelling the turn signal indicator signal. While some OEMs tend to give audible feedback when the lights are off, the TRW SCCM can also silently turn off turn indicators. The realization of the above functions does not require additional costs. First, SCCM eliminates a lot of tool equipment and installation operations. The cost of the entire system is slightly lower than that of the mechanical system with the same function. Secondly, during the service life cycle of the entire vehicle, the moving parts often wear out, and the mechanical parts need to be replaced in large numbers, thereby increasing the use cost. The TRW non-contact switch can avoid the above expenses. Torx Head Bolt,Torx Bolt,Titanium Bolt Hew Whitt Industries International Co., Ltd. , http://www.globeautowheels.com