VDM control unit inputs

From the input signals, the VDM control unit calculates the control signals to the actuators. The input signals are also checked for plausibility and used for system monitoring.

The VDM control unit receives the following input signals:

• FlexRay bus
• Front-suspension circuit pressure (analog)
• Rear-suspension circuit pressure (analog)
• Switch position detector reading (analog)
• Fluid level sensor signal (analog)

The most important control signal for the ARS function is the lateral acceleration measured by the ICM control unit, which is sent to the VDM via the FlexRay bus. Additional lateral dynamics information from the FlexRay bus which is also provided by the ICM comprises the road speed signal and the steering angle. From that, the stabilization requirement is calculated and the relevant active forces are applied. The road speed and steering angle information is also used to improve the reaction time of the system.