Development of test methods for electromechanical sensors of vehicles used for operation in regions with a hot climate

Currently, there are various methods of testing vehicles and its components used by different car manufacturing companies. Also, these methods are given in the UNECE regulatory documents in the field of transport, but these documents do not take into account the separate operating conditions of cars in different regions. In this regard, the paper presents the road and climatic conditions of Central Asia characterized by peculiar characteristics. Based on the climatic features of the operation in a hot region, technical requirements have been developed for electromechanical sensors of cars for operation in hot climatic conditions, which should ensure the reliability of these components when the car runs at least 250,000 km. The method of testing electromechanical sensors of cars has been presented. It is established that in order to ensure the normal operability of sensors operating in hot climates, it is necessary to conduct tests at a nominal ambient temperature 45 ± 5 °C. The test procedure is built based on this parameter. All developed test methods are consistent with current standards in the field of electromagnetic, electromechanical and other electrical parameters of the automotive industry. Schematic diagrams of stands for testing have been given. The paper reflects the methodology of accelerated reliability tests, in which the temperature is set as the accelerating factor. The tests fully reflect the operational characteristics of the movement of cars in a sharply continental climate with a hot slope of ambient temperature with sharp temperature changes. After each test, it is determined that the nominal parameters of the sensors are checked for compliance with the established requirements. Conclusions reflecting the results of the work carried out have been made.