We are proud to announce VTEQ fulfilling all the equipment requirements reflected in the new European Directive 2014/45/EU on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers and repealing Directive 2009/40/. In its Annex III we find:
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Point |
Minimum Requirement |
VTEQ Specification |
Result |
1 |
A test facility with adequate space for the evaluation of vehicles which meets the necessary health and safety requirements; |
Non applicable. |
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2 |
A test lane of sufficient size for each test, a pit or lift and, for vehicles having a maximum mass exceeding 3,5 tonnes, a device to lift a vehicle on one of the axles, equipped with appropriate lighting and, where necessary, with aeration devices; |
Both possibilities offered, Axle play detector for installing in a pit or Vehicle Lift with integrated Axle Play detector in front and rear axles. |
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3 |
For testing any vehicle, a roller brake tester capable of measuring, displaying and recording the braking forces and the air pressure in air brake systems in accordance with Annex A to standard ISO 21069-1 on the technical requirements of roller brake tester or equivalent standards; |
The VTEQ modular solution allows the connection of pressure sensors for pneumatic systems for subsequent application of the extrapolation method based on ISO 21069-1 |
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4 |
For testing vehicles having a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 tonnes, a roller brake tester in accordance with item 3, which may not include the recording of braking forces, pedal force and the air pressure in air brake systems and their display; or A plate brake tester equivalent to the roller brake tester in accordance with item 3, which may not include the recording capability of the braking forces, pedal force and the display of air pressure in air brake systems; |
Meets Specified. |
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5 |
A deceleration recording instrument, while non-continuous measurement instruments must record/store measurements at least 10 times per second; |
Meets specified, with the 3D Decelerometer RECO3000, with a sampling frequency of 25 samples per second. |
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6 |
Facilities for the testing of air brake systems, such as manometers, connectors and hoses; |
Non applicable. |
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7 |
A wheel/axle load measuring device to determine the axle loads (optional facilities for measuring two-wheel loads, such as wheel weight pads and axle weight pads); |
Meets Specified. |
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8 |
A device for testing the wheel-axle suspension (wheel play detector) without lifting the axis, meeting the following requirements: |
Meets specified, all VTEQ Axle Play Detectors with longitudinal and transverse movements with 100mm career controlled by Remote control, and a speed of 12cm/s in cars and 9,5cm/s in heavy duty vehicles. |
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9 |
A Class II sound level meter, if sound level is measured; |
Meets Specified. |
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10 |
A 4-gas analyser in accordance with Directive 2004/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council; |
Meets Specified. |
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11 |
A device for measuring the absorption coefficient with sufficient accuracy; |
Meets Specified. |
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12 |
One headlamp aiming device allowing the setting of the headlight to be tested in accordance with the provisions for the setting of headlights of motor vehicles (Directive 76/756/EEC); the light/dark boundary must be easily recognisable in daylight (without direct sunlight); |
Meets Specified. |
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13 |
A device for measuring the tread depth of tyres; |
Meets Specified. |
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14 |
A device to connect to the electronic vehicle interface, such as an OBD scan tool; |
Meets specified, with the AUTOCOM collaboration. |
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15 |
A device to detect LPG/CNG/LNG leakage, if such vehicles are tested. |
Meets specified, VTEQ IS220 GAS DETECTOR designed to sense the presence of combustible gases (Methane, Butane, and Propane). |