If we were to break down the common dynamic driving systems of today into the three
coordinate axes by their principle of operation and assign them according to their
function, BMW vehicles would have three different systems that would belong to the
vertical dynamics systems.
Vertical dynamics systems (effective direction mainly along the z-axis or vertical axis)
• VDC/EDC - Vertical Dynamics Control (Electronic Damper Control)
• EHC - Electronic Height Control
• ARS - Active Roll Stabilization (or Dynamic Drive)
EDC
An EDC was first fitted to a BMW in 1987, in the
BMW E30 M3. EDC I was first fitted in series
production in 1987 in the E32 (7 Series, 750i),
which was based on the premise of manual toggling
between a comfort and sports suspension setting.
EDC II was then introduced in the E24 (6 Series).
Even at this early stage of development, EDC
functioned with characteristic curve mapping.
Then in 1990, EDC III was fitted in the series
production of the E31, E38 and E39. A modified
form of this system, EDC-K, was also later to be
found in the E65.
System Description
Chassis designs should be able to offer the driver
(and occupants)
the best possible standards in
driving comfort, a very high level of driving safety,
high agility and easy handling.
Con
ventional, non-adjustable vibration dampers are
only able to achieve a compromise between these
objectives.
The electronically controlled damper system was
developed to practically eliminate this conflict of
objectives.
BMW EDC-K is a fully-automatic system that
continually
adjusts the damper settings to the
current driving situation.
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History of Vertical Dynamics
The fundamental difference between EDC-K and EDC III is the design of the EDC valves
and their control logic. EDC-K thus improves driving comfort without impairing driving
safety. If the damper settings are too soft or comfortable, the vehicle will quickly begin to
vibrate on unfavorable road conditions.
EDC-K remains in the soft damper setting for as long as possible and only changes
immediately to the harder setting when the road situation requires it.
The system also guarantees consistently good vibration damping characteristics however
the vehicle is laden. In addition, all vehicle movements which have an effect on vehicle
handling are monitored constantly by sensors. All measurement results are analyzed by a
microprocessor and appropriate control commands are transferred to the dampers.
The damping force at the damper is adjusted by solenoid valves with infinite variability in
line with the changing road surface conditions, load status and handling characteristics.
EHC
It all began for BMW with level control systems, which were available for the 7 Series
(E23/E32), 6 Series (E24) and 5 Series (E28) as option or, in some vehicles, as part of the
standard equipment.
A distinction was made between:
• Hydro-pneumatic suspension
• Self-levelling suspension with electrohydraulic pump
• Self-levelling suspension with engine driven piston pump
• Single-axle air suspension
• Twin-axle air suspension
The purpose of a level control system is to maintain the height of the vehicle body as
close as possible to a predefined level under all load conditions. Through a constant level
of the body mainly the driving quality (e.g. camber, toe-in) will remain unaltered in the
event of changes in payload.
With the E39, the entire rear-axle load was supported by a single-axle air suspension for
the first time. This system was controlled automatically under all operating states and
thus did not permit any intervention by the driver.
With
the X5 (E53), the single-axle air suspension system was taken from the E39 and
adapted accordingly. In addition, E53 customers were given the opportunity to order a
twin-axle air suspension system for their vehicle.
The twin-axle air suspension and its scope for adjustment by the driver has particular
advantages by comparison with the single axle air suspension, especially as regards off
road handling. Lowering the entire body makes it easier to get into and out of the
vehicle and f
acilitates loading and unloading.
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ARS
The customer-friendly name for the option is "Dynamic Drive" and was first available in
the 7 Series with the E65. The Dynamic Drive in the E60 is the same as the Dynamic
Drive in the E65.
As the vehicle drives through a bend, a rolling moment builds up about the vehicle's roll
axis (x-axis) due to the centrifugal force that acts on the center of gravity of the vehicle.
This moment tilts the vehicle body towards the wheel on the outside of the bend, causing
the vehicle to rapidly approach its dynamic limits. The tilting of the body and the accom-
panying shift in wheel load differences are counteracted by the use of anti-roll bars.
• Conventional anti-roll bar - During cornering, the wheel suspension on the out-
side of the bend is compressed and the wheel suspension on the inside of the bend
rebounds. This has a twisting effect on the anti-roll bar (torsion). The forces arising
in the bearing points of the anti-roll bar produce a moment that counteracts the tilt-
ing of the body. The effect is to improve the distribution of loads acting on both
wheels on the same axle.
A disadvantage of a passive anti-roll bar is that the basic suspension tuning hardens
when the suspension is compressed on one side of the vehicle during straight
ahead travel. This results in a reduction in comfort.
• Active anti-roll bar - The Dynamic Drive active chassis system also known as
Active Roll Stabilization (ARS) - is a revolutionary step in chassis and suspension
engineering. For the first time, the trade-off between handling/agility and comfort is
largely eliminated. This results in a new type of "driving pleasure" typical of BMW.
Dynamic Drive has two active anti-roll bars, which have a positive influence on body
roll and handling characteristics. The fundamental feature of Dynamic Drive is the
divided anti-roll bars on each axle. The two halves of the anti-roll bars are connected
by a hydraulic oscillating motor.
One half of the anti-roll bar is connected to the shaft of the oscillating motor, the
other to the housing of the oscillating motor. These active anti-roll bars control stabi-
lizing moments:
• which reduce the reciprocal movement of the vehicle body,
• which make it possible to achieve high levels of agility and target precision
over the entire road speed range,
• and produce optimum self-steering characteristics.
During straight
-ahead travel, the system improves suspension comfort because the
anti-roll bar halves are de-coupled, with the effect that the basic suspension tuning does
not additionally harden when the suspension on one side is compressed.
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Adaptive Drive
What is "Adaptive Drive"?
With the Adaptive Drive option in the E70, Dynamic Drive active roll stabilization (ARS)
and the variable damper adjustment (VDC) are functionally linked for the first time.
The integration of both systems provides maximum safety, comfort and agility beyond
compare for an SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle).
Adaptive Drive reduces lateral roll of the body, which normally occurs during high-speed
cornering or in the event of rapid swerving. Adaptive Drive also reduces the required
steering angle and improves ride comfort coupled with an increase in driving dynamics.
The customer can choose between a normal and a sporty basic setting. Adaptive Drive
means increased driving pleasure and less tiring driving. Unpleasant pitching and lateral
rolling of the body are diminished or eliminated entirely. The self-steering and load trans-
fer characteristics of the vehicle are significantly improved.
The reciprocal movements in the upper part of the body, which are inherent in the design
of SAV vehicles, are considerably reduced. The vehicle can be driven with higher levels
of precision and agility. The system also contributes to shorter braking distances.
General Information
Due to specific dynamic influences acting on the vehicle while it is in motion, the body is
prone to self-movements, which can be divided into and illustrated by three categories.
These degrees of freedom can be defined by basing the categories on the mathematics
coordinate system with its three spatial coordinate axes.
• Longitudinal dynamics - The main direction of motion - the direction of travel - is
defined by the x - or longitudinal - axis. Longitudinal dynamic driving states, such as
acceleration or braking, result in a pitching of the vehicle, which is where the vehicle
is subject
ed to motion about the y axis.
• Lateral dynamics - Lateral dynamics is where the direction of motion is along the
y - or lateral - axis, e.g. as a result of steering or swerving, and the vehicle exhibits
movement about the x-axis in the form of a rolling motion.
• Vertical dynamics - Vertical dynamics is where the vehicle body moves along the
z - or vertical - axis and the raising and lowering of the body, e.g. on bumpy roads,
are described as vertical strokes.
Movement of the vehicle about the z or vertical axis is known as yaw. Movements
such as
these occur during under or oversteering and are also commonly described
as sporty drifting.
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C
oordinate Axes
These basic dynamic driving properties depend, in particular, on the following vehicle
dimensions.
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Index Explanation Index Explanation
1
Yawing (about the vertical axis)
3
Rolling (about the longitudinal axis)
2
Pitching (about the vertical axis)
The position of the center of gravity in a vehicle, its distance from road level, the
wheelbase and the track width are decisive parameters in the dynamic driving behavior of
a vehicle.
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Index Explanation Index Explanation
1
Distance for the center of gravity
fr
om the road surface
3
Wheelbase
2
Track width
Active Roll Stabilization (ARS)
ARS Bus Overview
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Index Explanation Index Explanation
KOMBI
Ins
trument cluster
DSC
Dynamic St
ability Control
C
AS
Car Access System
ARS
Active Roll Stabilization
FRM
F
ootwell Module
DME
Digit
al Motor
Electronics
JB
Junction box
VDM
Vertical Dynamics Management
DSC_SENS
DSC Sensor
IHKA
Automatic Integrated Heating and A/C
SZL
St
eering Column Swit
ch Clus
ter
System Overview
ARS System Circuit Diagram
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Index Explanation Index Explanation
1
Hydraulic valve block
8
Car Access System
2
Dynamic Stability Control
9
Footwell Module
3
Junction Box (control unit)
10
Steering Wheel Switch Cluster
4
Active Roll Stabilization
11
Kombi
5
Lateral acceleration sensor
12
Hydraulic fluid sensor
6
V
ertical Dynamics Management
13
Digit
al Mot
or
Electr
onics
7
DSC Sensor
ARS Components
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Index Explanation Index Explanation
1
Hydraulic-fluid reservoir
6
Valve block
2
Hydraulic-fluid radiator (cooler)
7
Lateral acceleration sensor
3
Front oscillating motor
8
Hydraulic lines
4
Tandem pump
9
Rear oscillating motor
5
Contr
ol unit
Vertical Dynamics Control (VDC)
VDC Bus Overview
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Index Explanation Index Explanation
JB
Junction box
VDM
Vertical Dynamics Management
DSC_SENS
DSC
Sensor
EDC
SVL
Electr
onic Damper Control satellite, front left
SZL
Steering Column Switch Cluster
EDC
SVR
Electronic Damper Control satellite, front right
ARS
A
ctive Roll Stabilization
EDC
SHL
Electr
onic Damper Control satellite, rear left
DME
Digital Motor Electronics
EDC
SHR
Electronic Damper Control satellite, front right
GWS
Gear Select
or
Swit
ch
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