Diagnostic tests of the ACC radar system

The paper provides the characteristics of the construction and principle of operation of the adaptive cruise control system (ACC). The most important components of the system were presented and its cooperation with other electronic systems of the vehicle was discussed. An essential part of the paper focuses on diagnostic tests which were conducted on a model ACC system. The article presents the diagnostic device used during the tests and the characteristics of the tested system. During the diagnostic tests, the correctness of the ACC system communication with other systems was verified. The operation of the ACC manipulator push buttons was tested. Voltage and current values important for the proper performance of the system were read. The last part of the tests served the purpose of verification of the signals related to the current settings and condition of the ACC system.