Free Motion Headform System
Advanced system for conducting precise free-motion headform tests, featuring multi-axis adjustability and comprehensive data acquisition for vehicle interior safety evaluations.
MGA’s Free-Motion Headform (FMH) test system is considered an industry standard in laboratories all across the world. The test system is used for conducting occupant head impact simulations on the upper interior of vehicles.
MGA has conducted NHTSA FMVSS compliance testing for FMVSS 201U since 1999 and uses the same equipment in their laboratories as offered in this system. The complete package consists of a Nitrogen-based propulsion system with an easy-to-use touch- screen interface, robust multi-axis test frame, state-of-the-art impactor, targeting program, calibration station, and various data acquisition / data processing options.
Training is also offered from experienced MGA test personnel who perform FMVSS 201U as well as many other dynamic test standards.
System Features
- Full turn-key system with installation and training from highly experienced test personnel
- Impactor delivers repeatable and consistent FMH velocity
- Easy to use touchscreen controller with multiple programmable triggers for delaying the firing of the impactor, cameras, lighting, etc to within 1 ms
- Highly robust test frame
with motorized adjustability
in all three axes, and a rigid, steel construction capable of withstanding high reaction forces - Control system pressure automatically ramps to the desired input and holds within +/- 0.5 psi
- Also available is MGA’s targeting tool, a computer program developed exclusively by MGA and is used with a portable FARO CMM to aid
in the targeting process - FMH calibration station for headform certification and sensor verification
- Data acquisition system with 16-bit ADC, Ethernet communication, and expandable ports for increased data collection
- Data processing script compatible with NI DIAdem for instant, easy, and automated data calculation and reporting
Compatibility
- This test system is compatible with all MGA impactors
Test Standards
- FMVSS 201U – Upper Interior Head Impact Protection
- This impactor and system may also be used for other custom dynamic applications such as impact tests on components, foam, polymers, plastics, etc
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