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1 THOR-50M Euro NCAP SBL-A Update Publication Date: January 207 Humanetics now offers the THOR-50M Standard Build Level A (SBL-A) which is intended to meet the drawings and qualification specifications defined in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) NCAP Request for (Docket ID ) and specified by the European New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) for use in Euro NCAP testing protocols. SBL-A follows the August 206 drawing package with some minor part upgrades. The Testing Summary section of this bulletin documents the current Qualifications standards and accord. Humanetics is now shipping all ATDs for use in Euro NCAP at SBL-A and also offers upgrade kits for previously delivered dummies. Upgrade Components The following component list describes the latest parts needed to bring THOR-50M ATDs from the March 206 design* up to SBL-A (Euro). *See also March 206 Design Change History bulletin for previously updated components. 472-KIT-EU-A - UPGRADE KIT FROM MARCH 206 DESIGN TO SBL-A, EURO (Includes the following parts) Service Bulletin A A A FRONT CABLE ASSEMBLY, NECK CENTER CABLE, LOWER BUSHING 2, NECK UPPER ABDOMEN BAG LOWER ABDOMEN BAG ASSY Longer cable Affects head and neck certification Added to replace center cable washer to reduce chance of rattling of the cable. Zipper on top to avoid interaction with IRTRACC. More relaxed fit and repositioned IRTRACC holes upward. May affect abdomen impact results (Con t) Page of 5 Rev, Jan., 207

2 TAPE, DOUBLE SIDED Tape used to attach lower abdomen front and rear foam pads together. 442 A.S.I.S COVER 2 A.S.I.S. load cell cover with rounded corners to reduce risk of pelvis flesh and seat belt tearing A MID-STERNUM BONDING ASSEMBLY WITH STRAPS Added straps around foam layer assembly to prevent tearing of foam WASHER, LUMBAR SPINE FLEX JOINT ASSEMBLY 4 Update PTFE washers on Lumbar Spine Flex Joint Assembly ( ) and Upper Thoracic Spine Flex Joint Assembly ( ) to be zinc which improves the durability. dummies 9/9/ KIT SPINE BOX AS- SEMBLY, AD- JUSTABLE Spine pitch change for easier handling and the reduction of risk in positioning errors A REAR ATTACHMENT PLATE Update mounting hole location and tolerance to remove potential interference with the iliac wings. (Continued) Page 2 of 5 Rev, Jan., 207 Humanetics Innovative Solutions, Inc. Service Bulletin 206 ISO 900:2008 ISO 7025:2005

3 UNIVERSAL JOINT, MOD THOR-M 4 More robust solution using shoulder as retainer instead of a snap ring. dummies 8/25/ IR-TRACC CONNECTING BOLT, LOWER THORAX 2 Added a stub at the back and a 3 hex hole to facilitate the installation of the lower thorax IRTRACCs. dummies 9/20/206 Optional Spare Parts A FRONT/REAR PANEL, ASSY, JACKET* Longer strap and orientation of tapering changed for handling purposes A H-POINT TOOL Triangle outer shape similar to NHTSA design - Tighter fit in iliac to eliminate variability A STRUCTURAL REPLACEMENT A.S.I.S LOAD CELL 2 A.S.I.S. load cell structural replacement with rounded corners to reduce risk of pelvis flesh and seat belt tearing. (Continued) Page 3 of 5 Rev, Jan., 207 Humanetics Innovative Solutions, Inc. Service Bulletin 206 ISO 900:2008 ISO 7025:2005

4 EuroNCAP has not adopted the THOR Lx Leg with molded shoes, instead the H3-50th lower legs and Eurofeet have been identified as the requirements. The parts required to attach the standard H3-50th lower legs to the THOR are as follows: KNEE STRUCTURAL REPLACEMENT FT SCREW FHCS M6 X X 0 6 Note: Modified FHCS screws (472-50) are needed to attach the HIII 50th knee clevis load cell to the THOR upper leg. For additional information reference the August 206 THOR/ HIII 50th Legs Bulletin. RMA Re-certifications All incoming THOR-Ms sent to Humanetics for recertification must conform to a Standard Build Level A (SBL A) kit prior to testing. Dummies may require additional parts if ATD is not up to the March 206 design.* *See also March 206 Design Change History bulletin for previously updated components. Page 4 of 5 Rev, Jan., 207 Humanetics Innovative Solutions, Inc. Service Bulletin 206 ISO 900:2008 ISO 7025:2005

5 Testing Summary Certification Test SBL-A Procedure SBL-A Corridor Parameters that Differ from NQP Head Impact NQP AUG6 NQP AUG6 Face Impact NQP AUG6 NHTSA Biofidelity Neck Torsion* NQP AUG6 HUM Internal Neck Flexion* NQP AUG6 HUM Internal Neck Extension* NQP AUG6 HUM Internal Neck Lateral* NQP AUG6 HUM Internal Upper Thorax NQP AUG6 NQP AUG6 Lower Thorax NQP AUG6 NQP AUG6 Abdomen Impact NQP AUG6 NQP AUG6 Upper Leg NQP AUG6 NQP AUG6 Knee Sliders HIGH & LOW HIGH & LOW Euro Foot European Test European Test NQP = NHTSA Qualification Procedures Probe Force Peak Resultant Acceleration Peak Upper Neck Mz Peak Neck Fixture Rotation Peak Upper Neck Angular Velocity Min Head Rotation (Peak Head Angle) Peak Force Fx Peak Moment My Rear Cable Force (before 60ms) Peak Force Fz Pendulum 0ms after T0 Pendulum 20ms after T0 Pendulum 30ms after T0 Max Head Rotation (Peak Head Angle) Peak Force Fx Peak Moment My Peak Force Fz Front Cable Force Pendulum 4ms after T0 Pendulum 8ms after T0 Pendulum 2ms after T0 Peak Head Rotation Peak Moment Mx (after 40ms) kn 9-45 g s Nm deg msec deg/s deg N Nm N N deg/s msec m/s m/s m/s deg N Nm N N deg/s msec m/s m/s m/s deg Nm deg/s msec *Due to the new longer neck cable, lab to lab variation, and frequency of testing, Humanetics is working with the NHTSA and the industry on establishing final neck corridors. Page 5 of 5 Rev, Jan., 207 Humanetics Innovative Solutions, Inc. Service Bulletin 206 ISO 900:2008 ISO 7025:2005