1、Designation: F457 04 (Reapproved 2017)Standard Test Method forSpeed and Distance Calibration of Fifth Wheel EquippedWith Either Analog or Digital Instrumentation1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F457; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originala
2、doption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscriptepsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method covers the determination of vehiclespeed and cumulative
3、distance traveled using a device termeda fifth wheel and using appropriate associated instrumentation.1.2 This test method also describes the calibration techniqueapplicable to digital or analog speed and distance measurementsystems employing a fifth wheel.1.3 The values stated in SI (millimetre-kil
4、ogram) units areto be regarded as the standard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regu
5、latory limitations prior to use. For specificprecautionary statements, see Section 7.1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Gu
6、ides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F538 Terminology Relating to the Characteristics and Per-formance of TiresF1082 Practice for TiresDetermining Precision for TestMethod Standards (Wit
7、hdrawn 2005)33. Terminology3.1 Refer to Terminology F538.4. Summary of Test Method4.1 Vehicle speed and distance determinations are made byuse of a fifth wheel, signal transducer(s), and compatibledisplay devices.4.2 The fifth wheel assembly and signal transducer(s) areattached to the vehicle or the
8、 test trailer so that the fifth wheelremains in contact with the normal roadway surface while theequipment is in motion. The rotation of this wheel is detectedin a suitable manner and is translated into measurements ofvehicle speed and distance with auxiliary equipment.4.3 The speed is to be communi
9、cated to the vehicle operatorat all times, and should be visible without undue distraction ora requirement for physical movement on the part of theoperator.4.4 Fifth wheel calibration is performed by operating thedevice at a fixed speed over a known distance and comparingthe speed and distance reado
10、ut to a known speed and distance.5. Significance and Use5.1 This test method may be used for calibration of speedand distance measurement systems used on tire test vehiclesand tire test trailers, or any land-based vehicle that contacts theroad and that uses a trailing-wheel system for measurement of
11、speed and distance. This test method applies only to hard, dry,smooth surfaces and is not accurate for highly curved vehiclepaths. This test method does not encompass optical types ofdevices.6. Apparatus6.1 Fifth WheelThe fifth-wheel assembly shall be ofsufficient mechanical integrity to withstand l
12、ong periods ofsustained operation with minimal maintenance. The wheelvertical pivot assembly shall be sufficient to permit directionalchanges without inducing lateral skidding of the fifth-wheeltire. The fifth-wheel assembly shall be equipped with asuspension capable of minimizing bounce and wheel h
13、op, dueto roadway irregularities, to the extent necessary to ensuremeasurement accuracy. The wheel shall be equipped with asuitable tire, preferably of a straight-ribbed design. The tiresshall have a minimum (new) size of 34937 (16 138). Tireand wheel shall be balanced statically each time the tire
14、isreplaced.1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F09 on Tiresand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F09.10 on Equipment, Facilitiesand Calibration.Current edition approved May 1, 2017. Published July 2017. Originally approvedin 1976. Last previous edition approved i
15、n 2010 as F457 04 (2010). DOI:10.1520/F0457-04R17.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last a
16、pproved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardizat
17、ion established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.16.2 InstrumentationFifth-wheel systems shall be equippedwith either analog or digital instrument
18、ation for determiningwheel rotation. Suitable readouts shall be provided.6.2.1 Analog Instrumentation:6.2.1.1 Generator (tachometer)The generator shall becoupled to the fifth wheel to produce an electrical outputproportional to the angular velocity (converted into linearvelocity expressed in km/h (m
19、ph) of the fifth wheel. Thegenerator output shall be continuously proportional to therotational velocity within the required tolerance. The generatoroutput shall be biased after engineering unit conversion by anamount less than or equal to 0.5 % of the converted speed, or0.3 km/h (0.2 mph), whicheve
20、r is greater. The generatorresponse to changes in speed shall not exceed 0.5 s throughput.Generator operation shall not be degraded by direct or con-densed moisture, road film, petroleum residue, dust, salt, orother environmental contaminates and ambient temperatureextremes.6.2.1.2 Speed ReadoutThe
21、display shall measure the gen-erator output and display the output as kilometres per hour(miles per hour). The generator output readout shall beequipped with a low pass active filter that will reduce the rippleoutput of the generator to less than or equal to 1 % of themeasured signal or 0.8 km/h (0.
22、5 mph) peak to peak, which-ever is greater. The maximum propagation delay of thefilter/readout combination shall not exceed 0.5 s. The readoutshall be biased to an amount less than or equal to 1.0 % of thetrue speed, 0.5 km/h (0.3 mph), whichever is greater.6.2.1.3 Distance ReadoutThe distance measu
23、ring deviceshall consist of a counter actuated by the fifth wheel with anoutput of at least 31 counts per metre (10 counts per foot).Distance traveled is calculated by multiplying the distance perpulse by the number of pulses indicated. The count shall berestorable to zero and possess sufficient dig
24、it capacity tominimize the need for recycling the count during testing. Theanalog integration of an electrical generator signal to yield adistance measurement is not recommended. The distancemeasuring device shall have a capability of a resolution of 8 cm(3 in.).6.2.2 Digital Instrumentation:6.2.2.1
25、 TransducerThe digital transducer shall produce aperiodic electrical signal whose period is some integer fractionof the revolution rate of the fifth wheel, and there shall be aminimum of ten signal counts per 0.3 m (1 ft) of travel of thefifth wheel along the vehicle path. The transducer shall becap
26、able of providing the periodic electrical signals at speedsfrom zero to the maximum speed necessary for the test beingconducted. Transducer operation shall not be degraded bydirect or condensed moisture, road film, petroleum residue,dust, salt, or other environmental contaminates and ambienttemperat
27、ure extremes.6.2.2.2 Distance ReadoutThe distance display presentedto the operator shall consist of a digital number representingthe distance traveled. The use of analog integration is notrecommended unless equipment adjustments can be main-tained within the tolerances stated below, over the expecte
28、dambient temperature range. The distance measuring deviceshall have a capability of a resolution of 0.076 6 0.038 m (0.256 0.125 ft).6.2.2.3 Speed ReadoutThe speed display device shallconsist of a digital number. The use of analog integration orsuccessive approximation techniques of speed determinat
29、ion,or both, are not recommended unless equipment adjustmentscan be maintained within tolerances stated below, over theexpected temperature range of the instrumentation environ-ment. The speed readout displays shall be communicated to thevehicle operator at all times without causing undue distractio
30、nsor requiring physical movement on the part of the operator. Theminimum increment of the digital speed readout shall be 1km/h, if the readout displays in km/h, or 1 mph, if the readoutdisplays in mph.6.3 Tire Pressure, to be accurate to 3 kPa (0.5 psi).6.4 Stopwatch (required only for analog instru
31、mented fifthwheel).7. Safety Precautions7.1 Fifth-wheel assemblies shall be inspected periodically toassure security of attachment. A safety chain is recommendedto prevent loss under extreme operating conditions. Wheelassemblies should not be subjected to undue side forces, orother conditions that m
32、ay either impair accuracy or present ahazard to adjacent vehicles.8. Calibration Procedure8.1 Since analog instrumentation measures fifth-wheel an-gular velocity and digital instrumentation measures angulardisplacement, follow different calibration procedures for eachsystem. In either case, accompli
33、sh calibration by adjustmentsof electronics rather than tire pressure or other mechanicalmeans. Adjustment of tire pressure may affect the dynamics ofthe fifth-wheel suspension and may disrupt optimum tire-roadcontact. However, small tire inflation pressure changes lessthan 5 psi may be used for sma
34、ll recalibration adjustments.8.2 Fifth-Wheel Preparation:8.2.1 Install the fifth wheel according to the manufacturersinstructions and as near as possible to the mid-track position ofthe vehicle.8.2.2 Adjust the fifth-wheel tire pressure to the manufactur-ers specification.8.2.3 It is common practice
35、 that the fifth wheel be preparedfor testing by running at least 8 km (5 miles) at approximately64 km/h (40 mph) immediately before use. Normal travel inpreparation for calibration fulfills this requirement.8.3 Analog CalibrationThe ultimate accuracy of speedmeasurements is determined principally by
36、 the accuracy towhich the speed per volt or current calibration can be estab-lished and how constant this calibration remains over the rangeof speed and over time. The accuracy of the distance measure-ment is dependent primarily upon the accuracy to which thedistance traveled per revolution of the f
37、ifth wheel can bedetermined. The number of fifth wheel revolutions should bedeterminable to 60.1 revolution in 0.8-km (0.5-mile) distance,measured using a device whose calibration is traceable to theF457 04 (2017)2National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Thiscalibration should be accom
38、plished by adjustments of electron-ics rather than tire pressure or other mechanical means.Adjustment of tire pressure may affect the dynamics of the fifthwheel suspension and may disrupt optimum tire-road contact.However, tire pressure changes of less than 34 kPa (5 psi) maybe used for recalibratio
39、n. Initial and final tire pressure shouldbe recorded for future reference and calibration verification.8.3.1 Speed Calibration:8.3.1.1 Prepare the fifth wheel in accordance with 8.2.8.3.1.2 Adjust the speed indicator and graphic recordermeter, if necessary, to zero while the vehicle is stationary.8.
40、3.1.3 For analog systems, drive the test vehicle at aconstant speed, 60.8 km/h (0.5 mph), along a straight testcourse of at least 0.8 km (0.5 miles) measured using a devicewhose calibration is traceable to the National Institute ofStandards and Technology (NIST), at the speed(s) at which tiretests a
41、re to be conducted. Measure the time(s) required totraverse this distance with a stopwatch, record fifth wheeloutput, and compute vehicle speed(s). For digital systems,drive the test vehicle in accordance with 8.4.1 through a trap ofcalibrated distance of at least 0.8 km (0.5 miles) measuredusing a
42、device whose calibration is traceable to the NationalInstitute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Record thenumber of counts for the distance and repeat four times.Average the runs and compute the number of pulses per secondat 1 km/h if the calibration is being performed in km/h, or 1mph if the cal
43、ibration is being performed in mph. Using afrequency generator monitored by a frequency counter, input afrequency equivalent to the highest speed expected duringtesting. Adjust the output of the readout or signal conditionerfor engineering conversion to an easily readable display.Repeat this for sev
44、eral (at least five) different frequenciesthrough the range expected during the test. Record the resultsfor future reference and calibration verification.8.3.1.4 If the speed readout and recorder are not equal to thecomputed speed to within 60.5 km/h (0.3 mph), adjust eitherthe recorder gain or mete
45、r gain, or both, to achieve correspon-dence. Repeat 8.3.1.3 until this requirement is met.8.3.1.5 Following compliance with the accuracy require-ment of 8.3.1.4, four additional test runs shall be made (two ineach direction). Compliance with 8.3.1.4 in all four runs shallconstitute a satisfactory sp
46、eed calibration if the data repeats to60.8 km/h (60.5 mph) or to 1 % of the speed to be used forthe tests, whichever is greater.8.3.2 Distance Calibration:8.3.2.1 Paragraphs 8.2.1 8.2.3 should be followed if thespeed calibration was not performed.8.3.2.2 Position the test vehicle at one end of a tes
47、t course ofat least 0.8-km (0.5-mile) certified length. Record the relativeposition of the vehicle and course beginning marker.8.3.2.3 After recording the fifth-wheel revolution counterreading, smoothly accelerate the test vehicle to the tire testingspeed and stop smoothly at the other end of the co
48、urse with theend marker in the same relative position as at the beginning ofthe course.8.3.2.4 Note the fifth-wheel revolution counter reading andcalculate the number of revolutions.8.3.2.5 Calculate the distance calibration factor F as fol-lows:F 5Test course lengthNumber of fifth wheel revolutions
49、8.3.2.6 Four such test runs shall be performed (two in eachdirection) with the final calibration factor (F) being the averageof the four calculations. Unknown distances may now bemeasured by multiplying the calibration factor (F)bythenumber of fifth-wheel revolutions in the unknown distance.8.4 Digital CalibrationThe ultimate accuracy of digitalspeed and distance measurements is determined principally bythe accuracy to which the distance per pulse is adjusted over acourse of known length. Periodic calibration is required tocompensate for such factors as tire trea
