NOVEMBER 2004 - Accident Reconstruction Newsletter

Crash Data Retrieval System

History

Vetronix and General Motors
The relationship between General Motors (GM) and Vetronix began in 1984. GM selected Vetronix to develop the first event data retrieval unit in 1990 (GM use only). Afterwards, GM awarded Vetronix an exclusive contract to develop the crash data retrieval (CDR) system for GM and the aftermarket. The crash data retrieval (CDR) system became available to the public in March 2000.

Vetronix and Ford Motor Company
Ford contracted Vetronix to develop software that will interface with the Crash Data Retrieval System (CDR) and enable users to download crash data from select Ford Vehicles. The first Ford update (software and cable) was available in 2003.

CDR System Overview

• Downloads pre-crash and crash data from the vehicle's air bag module to a laptop computer.
• The Windows® based crash data retrieval (CDR) software presents this data in easy-to-read graphs and tables.

Crash Data Retrieval System Kit

• Crash Data Retrieval Interface Module
• Crash Data Retrieval Software (CD)
• Serial Cable (PC Interface)
• OBD II Interface Cable (Vehicle Interface)
• Air Bag Module Cables
• 6 Foot Extension Cable
• DC Power Supply (Cigarette Lighter)
• AC/DC 12V Power Supply
• Storage Case

Data Retrieval Methods

There are currently two ways to download the crash data; through the vehicle's diagnostic link connector (DLC) and directly to the air bag module.

Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC)		Air Bag Module
Typically located under the dashboard SAE J1962 connector (equipped on all 1996 and newer vehicles sold in the U.S.)		This example shows the air bag module located under the seat.

Crash Data Retrieval Software Features

• VIN Decoder
• Report Printing
• Simple Graphs and Tables
• Extensive Help Files
• Vehicle Coverage List

Crash Data Retrieval Vehicle Coverage

Vehicle List: June 2004 - CDR v2.3 Software

• General Motors (GM): 1994-2005
• Ford Motor Company: 2001-2004
• Isuzu: 2000-2004

>> View the current vehicle coverage list

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• Real World Experiences with Event Data Recorders
• The Use of Event Data Recorders in the Analysis of Real-World Crashes
• Event Data Recorder History
• Using EDR Safety Data
• All About the Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) System
• CDR Case Law
• Crash Data Retrieval Certification Classes and Training
• Purchasing a Crash Data Retrieval Kit
• Locate a Crash Data Retrieval Expert
• EDR and CDR Research complete research section on EDR and CDR including PDF downloads and other links.
• ARC Network New Members
• Accident Reconstruction Training Events
  
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• Membership Information

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