Crash. Recovery System. Extricate occupants quickly and safely using a digital mobile information system

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1 Crash Recovery System Extricate occupants quickly and safely using a digital mobile information system

2 The conﬂict between safety and accessibility In the automotive industry new developments and technologies are evolving quickly. The use of high-strength steel, additional reinforcements and numerous safety restraint systems in modern vehicles provide excellent protection of the occupants during a crash. Due to all these built-in safety systems the occupant survival rates during traffic accidents has increased significantly. Also, vehicles are more and more equipped with alternative propulsion systems, making them environmental friendly due to their low emission. After the crash however, all these new technologies present new safety hazards and challenges to the emergency services when responding to the incident and extricate occupants trapped in the vehicle. Not only the safety restraint systems like airbags and seatbelt pretensioner, but also the environmental friendly propulsion systems present new safety risks. What does a first responder need to know when such a vehicle is involved in an accident? What exactly are the challenges and hazards that such vehicles present? What do rescue workers need to now to respond safely and efficiently, but most important, what knowledge is irrelevant and overkill? It is the mission of Moditech Rescue Solutions B.V. to provide the relevant tools and knowledge required to effectively respond to today s traffic accidents around the world. Extricate occupa The solution: Know what s inside! Moditech Rescue Solutions B.V. has recognized the need of an effective and practical solution for these challenges at a very early stage. More than 10 years ago, this awareness led to the development and introduction of the Crash Recovery System : a mobile vehicle safety information database available for virtually every laptop or tabletpc and in 18 languages. Using this information system at the scene of the accident, emergency services can easily access all rescue relevant information about the vehicle. Today, Moditech Rescue Solutions B.V. offers emergency services the missing link in emergency response: digital vehicle information available on all mobile computer platforms like Windows, ios and Android. The selection of the correct vehicle model is automated by entering the license plate or VIN number (RDW Edition / VIN Edition). Using any mobile (3G) internet connection, the correct vehicle model is then selected within seconds. As a backup method in case the mobile network is unavailable, manual selection of the vehicle model is always possible as all vehicle data is stored on the local hard drive. Immediately after completing the selection, an interactive and model-specific top- and side view graphic is displayed on the screen. The Crash Recovery System enables emergency responders to access a comprehensive database including all airbag equipped passenger cars, buses and trucks (EU only). All the latest technology is included (hybrid, electric and fuel cell vehicles, new airbag technologies and advanced steel reinforcements). The Crash Recovery System contains databases for Australasia, Europe and North America. Depending on the country, right hand drive or left hand drive vehicles are available in the database. The interactive top- and side view of the vehicle displays all restraint system components as well as other relevant items such as the battery, reinforcements, the fuel tank, etc. in a single window. In case of a vehicle with alternative propulsion, a notification

3 screen is automatically displayed. In addition, all required disabling procedures for a quick and safely deactivation of the vehicle are shown. In the graphic display, component information and deactivation instructions for hybrid vehicles are easily accessible by clicking on the component of choice in the diagram. With this unique functionality, the Crash Recovery System ensures an effective and safe extrication process and supports first responders in choosing the best and safest methods. Ofﬁcial OEM partner Due to our expertise and experience built up over the years, Moditech Rescue Solutions B.V. is exclusive partner of all major car manufacturers (Volvo, Ford, Opel, VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Porsche, Renault, Nissan, Mercedes, MAN, etc.). We maintain close cooperations, resulting in an unmatched online update frequency of our data for the Crash Recovery System. Furthermore, Moditech Rescue Solutions B.V. has a worldwide network of experts from the rescue and car industry who are continuously preparing the required information and make this available even before a new vehicle model is available on the market. ants safely from crashed vehicles! Multiplatform software The Crash Recovery System has been developed to be used directly at the scene of the accident. It is our mission to make it available for all common (mobile) operating systems, including Windows, Android and ios. The user interface is designed for touch screens. The software can also be used on normal desktop or notebook computers that operate under Windows. This way the Crash Recovery System is available for virtually every device: laptops, mobile data terminals, tablets and mobile phones. All editions of the Crash Recovery System are available for these software platforms, offering the same functionality on the device of choice. The user interface of CRS takes full advantage of the interface functions and capabilities provided by each platform. For example on Android tablets and ipads, turning the device will rotate the information displayed on the screen. The zoom function allows detail views of the high-resolution vehicle graphics. Mobile connectivity allows automatic download of updates and new features. In the future, camera functions will be used for real-time views of the crashed vehicle to further enhance the accuracy of the graphics.

4 Editions and options The Crash Recovery System software is available in 5 editions: the Lite Edition, the Standard Basic Edition, the Standard Full Edition, the RDW Edition and the VIN Edition. All editions feature manual selection of the vehicle through make, model, type and year of the vehicle and have their data stored locally on the device. LITE EDITION IDENTIFY COMPONENT LOCATIONS AND HAZARDS STANDARD BASIC EDITION INTERACTIVE VEHICLE INFORMATION FOR A Manual vehicle selection Graphics showing all locations of relevant safety components SAFE AND FAST EXTRICATION Manual vehicle selection Interactive graphics showing location and deactivation procedures of safety components and propulsion system RDW EDITION REAL-TIME VEHICLE SELECTION WITH LICENSE PLATE NUMBER STANDARD FULL EDITION INTERACTIVE VEHICLE INFORMATION FOR A RDW Edition includes all features of the Standard FULL Edition Easy selection of the vehicle by entering the license plate number Available in the United States of America and many European countries SAFE AND FAST EXTRICATION Manual vehicle selection Interactive graphics showing location and deactivation procedures of safety components and propulsion system High resolution photos to illustrate relevant safety components VIN EDITION EASY VEHICLE SELECTION WITH THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VIN Edition includes all features of the Standard FULL Edition Easy selection of the vehicle by entering the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Available in the United States of America and Canada

5 Training programs In addition to the Crash Recovery System information, Moditech Rescue Solutions BV offers a number of training courses on emergency response to incidents involving modern vehicle technology and alternative propulsion systems. The set of training courses cover everything that rescue workers need to be prepared for. The courses covers information on vehicle safety and body construction, restraint systems and alternative propulsion systems as well as general guidelines for emergency operations. Participants will also learn how to use the Crash Recovery System with maximum impact. Emergency response to incidents involving NEW VEHICLE technology In this course participants will get to know the latest in vehicle technology in regards to vehicle rescue and extrication. Following an interactive classroom session, covering aspects like body construction, restraint systems and alternative propulsion, participants will directly apply their gained knowledge in both, virtual reality as well as hands-on extrication scenarios. Cutting and spreading techniques to cope with modern technology challenges are also part of the program along with information on setting up scenarios for practical training. Emergency response to incidents involving VEHICLES WITH ALTERNATIVE PROPULSION In this course participants will get an in-depth view on all important alternative vehicle propulsion systems, their built-in safety features and the limitation thereof. Students will learn to adequately assess emergency situations, such as car accidents, fires or submersions and to take the necessary action focused on maximum efficiency and safety. Emergency response will be trained using virtual reality scenarios. Vehicles with alternative propulsion will be on display for a hands-on experience. Certified Instructor Program The Moditech Certified Instructor Program (MCIP) has been developed specifically to provide rescue instructors with the latest knowledge in vehicle technology and how to implement that in their own courses. Members attend training courses at Moditech Rescue Solutions B.V. where they are trained to deal with all vehicles equipped with new vehicle technology and/or alternative propulsion. They learn how to use the information provided in the Crash Recovery System efficiently and with maximum impact. This knowledge will enable them to incorporate CRS in the emergency response process and during emergency services training. Once certified, Instructors become members of the Moditech Certified Instructor Community (MCIC). Members of our Certified Instructor CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM Community will frequently receive updates on new vehicle technology, training materials and virtual reality scenarios helping them to maintain their expertise and build professional and up-to-date training programs. Refresher courses are also offered on a regular basis. Mr. Paul van der Zwaan

6 About Moditech Rescue Solutions BV Moditech Rescue Solutions BV is a highly specialized automotive data provider for the worldwide rescue industry based in the Netherlands. This includes the development and implementation of mobile information systems for emergency responders. The Crash Recovery System, which is used by rescue organizations worldwide, is one of the core products. Moditech maintains a close cooperation with the vehicle manufactures and their organizations, to make sure that the data for all mass-production vehicles with airbags and/or hybrid propulsion is available in the Crash Recovery System. Moditech works exclusively with experts from the rescue industry to prepare vehicle safety information for use on the scene of the accident. The results are uniform and interactive vehicle graphics with comprehensive background information and deactivation instructions. In addition Moditech provides consultancy for vehicle manufacturers on vehicle rescue related matters and provides new vehicle technology training for emergency responders all over the world. The information in this brochure is carefully compiled and verified by Moditech Rescue Solutions BV. Moditech Rescue Solutions BV reserves the right to alter product specifications and/or package components without notice. Moditech Rescue Solutions BV does not claim any responsibility for incorrect, incomplete or obsolete information as published in this brochure. More information: Moditech Rescue Solutions BV Herenweg 44, 1718 AG Hoogwoud, The Netherlands info@moditech.com, url: