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January 2025 Newsletter

It's cold out there​

Here in Troy, Michigan, we've recently had quite a few days with temperatures below zero. Whenever the weather gets this cold, we start to get questions about the temperature ratings for our VDR hardware. The EP-1000, EP-2000, and the soon-to-be-available EP-800 all operate down to -40°C.

If you're doing a lot of cold weather testing, we also recommend installing video. As some of our customers have discovered, video is not only helpful for troubleshooting, it can also be an invaluable resource if your drivers have an accident in icy conditions.

Coming soon: Improved off-road and two-wheeler support​

The new EP-800 vehicle data recorder is in its final stages of testing, and it is proving to be even more rugged than expected. While we originally planned to release it with an IP65 rating, the EP-800 will actually exceed the standards for IP68. It is dust-proof and can survive immersion up to 2 meters underwater for 30 minutes. This capability, combined with the EP-800's compact size, makes it ideal for validating motorbikes, scooters, agricultural equipment, and off-road vehicles of all kinds.

Are you under pressure to reduce costs?​

If you're like many Qualifier customers, your engineering team might be facing pressure to cut costs. Fortunately, Qualifier can help you do more with less. It dramatically reduces the amount of time engineers spend wrangling data, and it can make validation testing 21% more efficient. In fact, one analysis found that a manufacturer saved $2.5 million by using Qualifier. If your team could use advice on using Qualifier more effectively, talk to your Aptiv representative or email qualifier@aptivcs.com. We'd love to show you how to make the most of your Qualifier investment.

Aptiv's data retention policy​

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Reminder: The standard Qualifier data retention policy says that we will automatically delete data after two years. This policy protects your organization in several ways:

  • Enhances privacy and security
  • Helps ensure legal and regulatory compliance
  • Automates deletion to minimize manual intervention
  • Keeps storage costs low.

For those who need it, longer-term storage is available, or we can provide data access via API. If you have any questions, please contact your Aptiv representative or email sales@aptivcs.com.

Pro tip: Check the Qualifier news​

From time to time, we need to make an announcement in between monthly newsletters. When we have upcoming maintenance or changes to Qualifier, we post the news in two different places:

  1. In the Latest News section near the bottom of the Home page on Next-Gen Qualifier
  2. On the Announcements page in the Qualifier Help Center image-20250211-145700.pngimage-20250211-145726.png

Your Aptiv team is here to help​

Questions? Contact your Aptiv representative or email qualifier@aptivcs.com.

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