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ImmediatePreface
DISCLAIMER: Euro NCAP has taken all reasonable care to ensure that the information
published in this document is accurate and reflects the technical decisions taken by theorganisation. In the unlikely event that this protocol contains a typographical error or any
other inaccuracy, Euro NCAP reserves the right to make corrections and determine theassessment and subsequent result of the affected requirement(s).

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Table of Contents

1.

Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 92.

Approval Procedure & Required Data .............................................................................. 10

3.

Anthropometric Test Devices ........................................................................................... 12

4.

Barrier faces ...................................................................................................................... 145.

AEB Propulsion & Target systems ................................................................................... 17

Appendices .................................................................................................................................. 20

1. Introduction
This Technical Bulletin provides guidance for suppliers on how to get their test
equipment approved for use in official Euro NCAP testing. Euro NCAP approved
equipment can be found in Appendix I, which is supplementary to this document.
The scope of approval applies only to official Euro NCAP tests at approved
laboratories. It need not apply to in-house development or preliminary NCAP tests (socalled pre-tests) carried out at Euro NCAP laboratories or elsewhere. However, it isstrongly recommended that equipment in accordance with this TB is used for this work.
Data that is supplied as part of the official Euro NCAP rating, such as knee mappingand far-side data, is treated as in-house data.
Appendix I references ATDs, targets, barriers and special instrumentation, and is
structured according to the tests in which they are used. Where the type of equipment
is not specifically identified in this document, all suppliers are accepted as long as theequipment meets any functional requirements.
Euro NCAP is open to add alternative suppliers at any time and for all items listed.
Suppliers are requested to liaise with the Euro NCAP Secretariat directly and to follow
the procedure outlined in the following sections to seek approval before making any
public announcements. Suppliers not mentioned on the list (or pending approval) mustrefrain from making any public comments or statements referring to the Euro NCAP
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2. Application Procedure & Required Data
2.1 Application procedure
Suppliers that wish to be added to the Euro NCAP suppliers list need to contact theEuro NCAP Secretariat to announce their interest and provide initial technicalinformation about their equipment. After initial discussions, and any further steps
identified by the Secretariat, the supplier must provide the following information as aminimum:a) Technical system specifications including openly available drawings.
b) Certification data of the equipment according to required Euro NCAP or otherrelevant procedures (where available).
c) Repeatability and Reproducibility test results (where applicable).
d) Full scale and/or subsystem physical (performance) test data, generated in cooperation with one or multiple Euro NCAP approved Test Laboratories. This will
be compared to existing ‘benchmark’ data (where available).
e) Back-to-back comparison with an official Euro NCAP test (applicable test to beagreed and data to be provided by Euro NCAP).
f) Where relevant, comparative data from development testing performed by or for an
established vehicle manufacturer and/or tier-1 supplier. Data should preferably bebased on several units and different test locations and cover a period of at least atleast 6 to 12 months experience, depending on the complexity of the product orcomponent.
g) For products, that are (or will be) part of legislative compliance testing in Europe,
USA or elsewhere or prescribed by any other NCAP, such as ATDs and crashbarriers, additional compliance information with regards to those standards may
have to be supplied. This also includes the relevant ISO requirements for ADAS &AD propulsion systems and targets.
The onus is on the equipment supplier to provide a ‘dossier’ that summarises all
relevant data for the approval following the same order as that detailed in therequirements above. All test data shall also be provided to support the application
including plots, photographs, films etc. The data is not made public and is only used
for the purposes of accreditation. Any confidentiality issues should be discussed with
the Euro NCAP Secretariat.
Data shall be supplied in electronic format to the Euro NCAP Secretariat and will be
reviewed by Euro NCAP, its members and laboratories in the relevant working groupto which the equipment applies. For example, ATD’s and barrier faces are reviewed by
the Technical Working Group and AEB test equipment by the P-NCAP Technical
Working Group. In some circumstances it may be necessary to provide additional data
or evidence.
When approval has been granted, the Euro NCAP Secretariat will formally notify the
supplier and include them as an approved supplier for the relevant equipment toAppendix I of this Technical Bulletin. Approval will be granted to equipment that isavailable and commonly used in the European market only. It is the supplier’s

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responsibility to keep Euro NCAP informed about relevant specification/version
changes and seek an extension of the approval, if needed.

2.2 Intellectual property
Euro NCAP will not approve the use of any equipment containing restrictions such as
patents, copyright or Intellectual Property rights that are applied in a way that results inthere being only one single supplier available.
Only ‘open patents’ shall be permitted for ATDs and drawings must be available in the
public domain. There can be no restrictions of any kind on any of the Euro NCAP
barrier face specifications.
Where equipment has already been approved by Euro NCAP and restrictions areapplied retrospectively, in any global region, Euro NCAP reserves the right to remove
approval of the equipment at any time and without notice.

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3. Anthropomorphic Test Devices
It is important to note that all parts of TB 029 Section 2 are applicable toanthropomorphic test devices (ATD).
ATD
THOR AM50
WorldSID AM50
Hybrid III AM50
Hybrid III AF05
BioRID UN AM50Q6Q10Adult headform
Child/small adult headform
Upper Legform
aPLI

Reference and certification*
Euro NCAP Technical Bulletin TB 026
ISO 15830, parts 1-5
CFR Part 572 Subpart E and ECE Regulation No. 94
CFR Part 572 Subpart O
User manual
User manual & UN Regulation No. 129
User manual & UN Regulation No. 129
UN Regulation No. 127 Revision 2
UN Regulation No. 127 Revision 2
UN Regulation No. 127 Revision 2
ISO TS20458, user manual & TB 032*See also Euro NCAP protocols for further requirements
3.1 Technical system specifications (Section a)Technical drawings shall be supplied in line with relevant drawing packages,
specifications, and any defining standard(s). Any patents must be open and in line withthe details of Section 2.2.
3.2 Certification data (Section b)
Certification of multiple devices (dummies and impactors) shall be performed at
different laboratories. For example, this shall include at least three different dummies
at a minimum of three different laboratories. Certification must be performed incertified in accordance with the relevant requirements defined in Regulation and, insome cases, additional requirements detailed in Euro NCAP protocols. Compliancewith all corridors/requirements is required along with full certification reports and ISO
mme data files.
3.3 Repeatability and Reproducibility (Section c)

A series of testing is required to demonstrate repeatability and reproducibility (R&R).
For dummies, this will require both sled and full-scale testing to be performed and mustbe accompanied by all supporting data. This aspect covers not only the dummy outputs,
but also the R&R of H-point setting, joint stiffnesses and any other relevant pre-testprocedures.
For sub-system impactors, such as pedestrian test equipment and the aPLI, this testing
may be done with the use of the Generic Vehicle Test Rig (GVTR – defined in
https://www-esv.nhtsa.dot.gov/Proceedings/26/26ESV-000254.pdf).

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3.4 Full-scale & back-to-back testing (Sections d & e)
For any type of ATD, this may only be performed by a limited number of approved
Euro NCAP laboratories. The Euro NCAP Secretariat will provide further details of
where the test shall be performed and which vehicle is to be used upon application.
DummiesHybrid III (AM50/AF05) and WorldSID shall undergo a full-scale vehicle test as arepeat of a published Euro NCAP official test. The test shall be performed according to
the Euro NCAP AE-MDB test procedure in force at the time of the official vehicle test.
The test mode shall be relevant to the dummy, i.e. an AE-MDB or pole impact forWorldSID. Q6 and Q10 child dummies require testing in both front and side impact
configurations of a published Euro NCAP official test.
THOR (AM50) requires a comparative full scale MPDB to vehicle test to replicate theround robin work undertaken the by the Euro NCAP Frontal Impact Working Group.
This requires the use of a Ford Fiesta (2017 model year); exact details of the model andspecification will be provided by the Euro NCAP Secretariat upon application.
Sub-system impactors
A repetition of impacts performed during a published Euro NCAP official test rating isrequired.
Full-scale test data – ATD
The data required for the testing will be as detailed in the relevant Euro NCAP testing
protocols including data, film photographs and reporting. Some exceptions regarding
instrumentation may be permitted, but this shall be discussed with the Euro NCAP
Secretariat upon application.
3.5 Additional system testing with OEM or Tier-1 supplier (Section f)
Test data from and OEM or Tier-1 may be full scale or sled testing.
A full set of test data is not required, but a statement from the chosen partner shall be
supplied to detail what testing took place and that there were no issues with the ATD
and performance was as expected within normal test variability.
3.6 Legislative or ISO compliance (Section g)
For the THOR and WorldSID this section is currently not applicable.
For all other dummies and ATDs, this is applicable. A certificate of conformity shallbe supplied in addition to the relevant certification data detailed previously in part b.

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4. Barrier faces
This section details the parts of TB 029 Section 2 that are applicable to the deformablebarrier faces used by Euro NCAP. The barrier face specifications document for the AEMDB and MPDB are detailed in Euro NCAP Technical Bulletin 014 and TB 022
respectively.
4.1 Technical system specifications (Section a)Technical drawings shall be supplied in line with specifications of the barrier face(s)defined in the barrier specification documents.
4.2 Certification data (Section b)
Conformity of production requirements are detailed in the barrier specifications; data
shall be provided to show compliance and traceability. The dynamic certification
testing may only be performed by a limited number of approved Euro NCAP
laboratories, the Euro NCAP Secretariat will provide further details upon application.
Quasi static certification testing – AE-MDB & MPDB
Before any dynamic testing is performed, quasi-static testing is required. This may be
performed in-house by the applicant. Details of the samples to be used and the test
procedures are provided in the barrier specifications. Nine samples of each block shallbe tested and .xls data of the tests (MPa vs deflection) shall be provided to demonstratecompliance with the corridors.
Dynamic certification testing – AE-MDB
The dynamic corridors of the AE-MDB are based on a large number of vehicle to loadcell wall (LCW) impacts and a series of ‘baseline’ car to car side impact tests. Stiffness
profiles were proposed, and a bumper beam element was added to the barrier face toreflect the performance of typical bullet vehicles more closely in the European fleet.
Three AE-MDB to LCW tests are required. It is important to note that the dynamic
LCW test procedure detailed in TB 014 must be followed, specifically the trolley
specifications (overall mass of 1300kg) and test speed (35km/h). All other aspects ofthe trolley are identical to those detailed in the AE-MDB test protocol. The LCW
resolution must be such that the forces of the individual blocks can be establishedaccording to the individual block corridors.
Dynamic certification testing – MPDBThe tubular impactor to MPDB-LCW test is required to demonstrate compliance of thestiffness requirements and the integrity of the barrier construction.
Three dynamic tubular impactor to MPDB-LCW tests are required. It is important tonote that the dynamic LCW test procedure detailed in TB 022 must be followed,
specifically the trolley specifications (overall mass of 1300kg) and test speed (60km/h).
LCW data must be provided to demonstrate compliance with the tubular impactor
corridor along with data detailed in the following list.

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Dynamic certification test data – AE-MDB & MPDB
Regarding the dynamic certification tests, the following data is required for each of thethree tests:
ISO mme data
High speed film footage (MPDB only), 3 views per test
Pre & post-test photographs
Excel version of ALL data channels including LCW force, displacement,
acceleration, time etc.
Full test report detailing speed, alignment, trolley details etc.
4.3 Repeatability and Reproducibility (Section c)
The R&R requirements of TB 029 are applicable to barrier face approval, but this canbe demonstrated using the data from testing provided according to Section b and e,(certification tests & full-scale tests).
4.4 Full-scale & back-to-back testing (Sections d & e)This may only be performed by a limited number of approved Euro NCAP laboratories,
the Euro NCAP Secretariat will provide further details of where the test shall be
performed and which vehicle is to be used upon application.
Full scale vehicle testing – AE-MDB
A full-scale barrier to vehicle test is required as a repeat of a published Euro NCAP
official test. The test shall be performed according to the Euro NCAP AE-MDB test
procedure in force at the time of the official vehicle test. A comparison of vehicle
intrusion and barrier face deformation will be made.
Full scale vehicle testing – MPDB
Ford Fiesta (2017 model year).
Full-scale test data – AE-MDB & MPDBThe data required for the testing will be as detailed in the relevant Euro NCAP testing
protocols including data, film photographs and reporting. Some exceptions regarding
instrumentation may be permitted, but this shall be discussed with the Euro NCAP
Secretariat upon application.
4.5 Additional system testing with OEM or Tier-1 supplier (Section f)
It may be that other organisations have not tested with a particular barrier face that has
not been approved by Euro NCAP. This data is not essential but recommended. A fullset of test data is not required, but a statement from the chosen partner shall be supplied
to detail what testing took place and that there were no issues with the barrier face andperformance was as expected within normal test variability.

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4.6 Legislative or ISO compliance (Section g)
Currently not applicable.

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5. AEB Propulsion & Target systems
It is important to note that all parts of TB 029 Section 2 are applicable to propulsion
systems and target approval.
In order to be used in official testing, it is the combination of the propulsion platform
and target that must both be approved together as a ‘system’. Each system must be inaccordance with the relevant ISO 19206 requirements and all sections detailed in TB
029. Therefore, where a propulsion system can be used with multiple targets, eachcombination of platform and target must be tested to show that the requirements (ISO& TB 029) have been met.
For example, if a propulsion system is to be used with the motorcyclist (EMT),
pedestrian (EPTa & EPTc) and cyclist (EBT) targets, data must be provided todemonstrate that the system can meet all protocol tolerances for those scenarios andapplicable ISO requirements with each combination of propulsion system and target.
Conversely, where a propulsion system is to be used with the EMT only, only thetolerances and requirements relating to this test scenario(s) need to be met. In that case,
official testing may only be performed with this propulsion system and target. All
propulsion systems to be used in VRU testing must be able to meet all tolerances with
the EPTa, EPTc and EBT targets.
Details of which propulsion system and target system combinations are requested forapproval shall be provided by completing the AEB propulsion & target table inAppendix I.
5.1 Technical system specifications (Section a)Technical drawings shall be supplied illustrating the dimensions of an assembled target
or platform and must include any additional attachments, for example where brackets
are required to accommodate that fitment of a particular target. Electrical circuit
diagrams and drawings of individual componentry are not required.
5.2 Certification data (Section b)
Conformity of production certificates and other relevant quality management systemcompliance shall be provided.
5.3 Repeatability and Reproducibility (Section c)
Propulsion system and target testing shall be performed to demonstrate that the EuroNCAP test protocol tolerances can be met by the target system. This testing must be
performed with the propulsion system and relevant targets for approval and may beeither in-house or from an approved Euro NCAP laboratory. However, vehicles (VUT)
are not required for this part of the demonstration.
The tolerances are detailed in the Test Execution sections of the AEB and VRU testing
protocols. At least nine examples of each tolerance being met shall be provided ingraphical format showing recorded values and limits. For example, detailing yaw rates,
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lateral deviation, acceleration, and deceleration curves. Demonstrations must include
the following manoeuvres as a minimum:
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Straight path (per target)
Curved path (where applicable) (per target)
Highest velocity (per target)
Lowest velocity (per target)
All acceleration profiles (per target)

Speed limitations of some propulsions systems may preclude testing at the upper speed
thresholds of certain scenarios. For example, with the EMT at 80km/h. Partial approval
for these scenarios will be granted providing the speed limitation is clearly identified
for the individual propulsion systems.
Speed is the only limitation permitted; all other testing aspects of each scenario must
be met by the system. For example, approval will not be granted to a system that can
only be used for crossing scenarios and not longitudinal scenarios.
5.4 Full-scale & Back-to-back testing (Sections d & e)
Back-to-back AEB testing shall be performed by an approved Euro NCAP Laboratory
in accordance with the testing protocols in force at the time of application. This testing
will be used to make a comparison between an existing target system and a new target
system(s) seeking approval. The Euro NCAP Secretariat will detail several suitablevehicles that can be used in the tests. Note, it is not the vehicle being assessed, but the
propulsion system and targets. Vehicles that offer full avoidance are not essential but
are preferred as this will limit propulsion system and/or target damage during testing,particularly in the CCCscp and EMT scenarios.
A full series of Euro NCAP tests is not required and to further reduce the test burden,
it is acceptable to preform testing at the upper and lower test speeds only. It is notnecessary to perform symmetrical scenarios, for example, where there are both nearsideand farside crossing scenarios, only one is required. Testing shall include examples ofeach scenario relevant to the target system application.
The testing can either be done with the use of repeat back-to-back testing during official
Euro NCAP testing, or at a date after the official Euro NCAP testing has already been
completed. The former avoids and vehicle update problems. It is acknowledged that, inthe time between official Euro NCAP testing and TB 029 approvals, vehicles may haveupgraded AEB systems (hardware and/or software). If this is the case, it does notnecessarily preclude this use of that vehicle, but it will be important to identify thedifferences between the vehicle specifications and where this is likely to affect theresults of any testing.
The back-to-back tests to be performed for each target and propulsion system
combination are detailed in are detailed in Appendix II.
Outputs shall be provided as detailed in the section above. It is necessary for the EuroNCAP laboratory to provide feedback on the practical use of all test tools as part of the
TB 029 submission and, where necessary, any issues must be reported to the Euro
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NCAP Secretariat detailing equipment handling, usability, stability etc. It is also
necessary to demonstrate robustness of the target system to ensure that it does not suffer
significant damage in the event the VUT impacts the target system.
Certain test scenarios shall be repeated by the Euro NCAP laboratory at least three times
for the selected speed and with each target system combination (full scale repeatability
testing, Section c). Outputs shall be provided as detailed in the section above. See
Appendix test matrices for details.
5.5 Additional system testing with OEM or Tier-1 supplier (Section f)
The target system testing identified in Sections 5.4 and Error! Reference source not found. shall be repeated in cooperation with either a vehicle manufacturer or a Tier-1
supplier. The supplier requesting approval is responsible for arranging this testing andproviding the subsequent test data to Euro NCAP for approval. A statement from thechosen OEM or supplier shall be supplied to detail what testing took place and that
there were no issues with the functionality of the target system.
5.6 ISO Compliance (Section g)Documentation shall be provided to show that each system (propulsion and target
combination) meets the relevant requirements laid out in the latest applicable ISO
19206 specifications. For this part of the data submission, please follow the samestructure and layout as detailed in the ISO standard. In the case of the EMT, radar data
shall be submitted in accordance with the specification detailed in the MUSE project.
5.7 New devices and future scenarios
For future scenarios, where there may be new targets or scenarios, there will be no
official Euro NCAP test data available. In place of the back-to-back test data (Sectione), workshops may be held to demonstrate that target systems are representative andacceptable for the new scenarios. Participation in such workshops is mandatory for
approval.
5.8 Approval timing
Any systems that have not been approved for use in 2023 will be considered for use in
2024 testing. Those applications (for use in 2024 testing) will be considered when all
relevant data is submitted to the Euro NCAP Secretariat no later than August 2023.

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Appendices
Please refer to the supplementary file: TB 029 - Appendices I & II