Accessories that meet your needs​

Do you have an unusual data collection need? Aptiv has a variety of accessories available that augment the features of our standard EP-2000 and EP-800 vehicle data recorders. We have devices that can support more LIN channels (see above), more Ethernet channels, and FlexRay, as well as a low-power device that can collect data after key off without draining your battery. We even have FieldCase enclosures that can hold all your accessories neatly. To learn more, contact your Aptiv representative or email qualifier@aptiv.com.

Coming soon: Updated Help Center​

Within the next few weeks, the Qualifier Help Center will be getting an update. In addition to a visual facelift, it will also be integrated with the Qualifier login system, so you'll be able to use the same credentials that you use for Qualifier to access the site. It will still have the same helpful content and use the same URL, so your current bookmarks will continue to work. (And if you haven't bookmarked them already, we recommend that you add the Help Center home page and the Qualifier Status page to your favorites.)

Hope to see you this fall​

We'll be at several events in the US and Germany over the next couple of months. If you're at any of these shows, please stop by our booth to say hello:

• Sept 1-3 Farm Progress Show
• Sept 15-20 IAA Transportation
• Sept 29-Oct 1 COMVEC
• Oct 20-23 Equip Expo
• Oct 27-29 Automotive Testing Expo US
• Oct 27-29 IZB

Sneak peek: More AI is on the way​

Most AI applications give unreliable answers that aren't suitable for use in engineering workflows. Qualifier's upcoming AI Insights capabilities are different. Because it relies on Qualifier's unique data structures and was designed for validation engineers, AI Insights offers more meaningful, reliable answers that can speed up your day-to-day work. We'll be showing it off at the fall events listed above, alongside our Video Insights AI video labeling and a new AI driver simulation that is useful for validating driver monitoring systems.

Pro tip: Check out the Analytics tab​

If you've just recently started using the Next-Gen Qualifier interface, you might be wondering where the Reports and Snapshots tabs went and how to find DATALAB. The new interface groups reports, snapshots, the analytics dashboards, DATALAB, and Qualifier Ingest together under the Analytics menu. Having all your analysis tools in one place makes them easier to find, and it leaves more room for other new features.

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Key Highlights

Next-Gen Qualifier has a few differences from Legacy Qualifier that you should know about:

• Omnisearch bar: From the Vehicles page, start typing a VIN, fleet, or other information in the omnisearch bar to quickly find a vehicle. The omnisearch bar also appears on the Trips page and the Analytics page.
• Automatic AC-Graph multifile mode: If a trip has multiple trip detail files, AC-Graph will open in multifile mode automatically.
• Global filter drop-down: The drop-down in the upper right corner of the window shows you which global filter profile is currently applied and allows you to switch to a different profile.
• Toggle switch: The toggle at the top of the page allows you to switch between the Legacy interface and the Next-Gen interface. The next time you return to Qualifier, it will load the interface you were last using.

The sections below provide more details about the Next-Gen interface. You can also use the links on the right to jump to content that interests you.

Jump to a section:

• Home page
  • Global filter profiles
  • Action center
  • Latest news
• Updated Vehicles, Events, and DTC Manager pages
  • Omnisearch bar
  • Filters
  • Column customization
  • Trips table
  • AC-Graph access
• Vehicles, Events, and DTC Manager Legacy pages
• Analytic tools
• Command Center, Events, and DTC Manager
• DATALAB
• Settings

Home page​

The redesigned home page offers more useful information than the previous design, including the following:

Global filter profiles​

Near the center of the Home page, you can see a list of your available private (visible only to you) and public (visible to everyone in your organization) filters.

If you previously created global filters in Legacy Qualifier, you will be able to access them in Next-Gen Qualifier, but you cannot yet create global filters in Next-Gen.

Next-Gen Qualifier has a drop-down menu near the upper right corner of the window. It displays your current global filter profile (if any) and allows you to switch to a different global filter.

Your global filter selections will persist; that is, Qualifier will load the same filters the next time you open the application.

Action center​

The action center provides links to helpful information, including your notifications and the Help Center. You can also use the link there to provide feedback about your experiences with Next-Gen Qualifier.

Latest news​

When we have something new to share about Qualifier, we’ll post it in this section. You can also find links to our recent newsletters.

Updated Vehicles, Events, and DTC Manager pages​

The redesigned Vehicles, Events, and DTC Manager pages make it easier to search and find the information you’re looking for, while providing more flexibility than Legacy Qualifier.

Omnisearch bar​

To find a vehicle, event, or DTC, start typing in the Omnisearch bar. As you type, Qualifier will look for and display any matches from column data.

Filters​

If you prefer the previous style of page filters available through Legacy Qualifier, click the filter icon, which looks like a funnel, in the upper right corner of the Vehicles table.

Column customization​

On the Next-Gen Qualifier Vehicles, Events, and DTC Manager pages, you can choose which columns appear and in what order. Click the column customization icon, which looks like a vertical rectangle in between two vertical lines.

In the Customize display window, you can select or deselect columns or drag the rows to change the column order. Click Apply to save your changes.

Trips table​

Instead of appearing at the bottom of the window, the Trips table will slide out from the right when you select a vehicle. The Trips table has the same omnisearch and column customization capabilities as the Vehicles table.

AC-Graph access​

You no longer have to click a trip to make the AC-Graph icon appear. It appears in the Trip Details column of the Trips table.

Also, you probably already know that if a particular trip contains a high volume of data, Qualifier will split that trip into multiple trip detail files. With Next-Gen Qualifier, if you click the AC-Graph link for a trip that includes multiple trip detail files, AC-Graph will automatically open in multi-file mode. Select the concatenate option to see the entire trip as one time-series graph.

Vehicles, Events, and DTC Manager Legacy pages​

While most features from Legacy Qualifier are now available in Next-Gen Qualifier (plus additional features), you have the option of viewing your data in the Legacy format if you prefer.

Analytic tools​

Qualifier’s Snapshots, Reports, and Analytics pages provide similar functionality, so Next-Gen Qualifier groups these three pages together in the left navigation panel under the Analytic tools heading.

Command Center, Events, and DTC Manager​

For now, these pages offer exactly the same experience as Legacy Qualifier.

DATALAB​

Currently, if you want to use DATALAB, you’ll need to toggle back to Legacy Qualifier.

Settings​

Currently, only superusers have access to settings through Next-Gen Qualifier. If you are not a superuser and need to change your account settings, you will need to toggle back to Legacy Qualifier temporarily.

Qualifier has been in continuous development for close to two decades, and much of what's in it arrived because a customer asked for it. That accumulation is the product's strength, and it's also what led us to this switch.

We kept running into ideas we could describe clearly but couldn't build cleanly, because the original architecture was designed for a smaller, simpler version of what Qualifier became. So we built a new one alongside it, to give the next round of capabilities somewhere to live.

What the new architecture makes possible​

Some of this is already in your hands, and some of it is groundwork you'll see the results of over the next few releases.

Omnisearch. Start typing and Qualifier finds it. Know a VIN, or part of one, and you're seconds from the data instead of navigating and filtering down.

API access. Next-Gen talks to an API data layer your own tools can talk to, so Qualifier data can flow directly into your dashboards, scripts, and pipelines.

Faster pages. Next-Gen requests data differently, which should let us match or improve on Legacy load times as your dataset grows. If you find a page that isn't faster, let us know and we'll take a look.

More frequent updates. The newer codebase is quicker for our team to work in, so improvements reach you sooner.

A foundation for what's next. AI-assisted capabilities are in development, and they depend on the groundwork Next-Gen puts in place.

Both interfaces, and the choice is yours​

Most Legacy features are available in Next-Gen today. A few pages are lighter and a few features haven't made the move yet, which is why the toggle goes both directions. Nothing changes about your data or your account either way. Over time Next-Gen will cover everything Legacy does and continue on from there. Legacy is not going anywhere in the meantime, and any change to that will come with clear notice well ahead of time.

Tell us what you think​

The order in which we build things is shaped by what customers tell us. If something in Legacy is still doing a job that Next-Gen cannot, we want to hear about it.

Reach out through your Customer Success Engineer, use the Feedback option in the Action Center on the Home page, or email qualifier@aptivcs.com.

Our offices in the US and EU have been experiencing heat waves recently, and we expect the same is true for many of you. While the miserable temps aren't our favorite, they do make this a great time to do hot testing. If you don't already have one set up, we'd be happy to show you how we can create a Qualifier dashboard that uses Environmental Insights data to make sure you are meeting your testing targets for all weather conditions. We can also help you monitor compartmental temperatures with thermocouples and wet bulb globe temperature sensors connected to your VDRs. Contact your Aptiv representative or email qualifier@aptiv.com for more details.

Next-Gen Qualifier updates​

Next-Gen Qualifier keeps getting better all the time. You may have noticed that the Vehicles option in the left navigation menu is now expandable. That section has a new Properties page. Next-Gen also now has Snapshots and Reports pages under the Analytic tools option. And there's a Settings menu with options that will differ based on your user permissions.

Upcoming events​

It was great to meet with several of you at the Automotive Testing Expo in Stuttgart recently. Our events schedule will be pretty quiet the rest of the summer, but we'll be at lots of shows this fall:

• Sept 1-3 Farm Progress Show
• Sept 15-20 IAA Transportation
• Sept 29-Oct 1 COMVEC
• Oct 20-23 Equip Expo
• Oct 27-29 Automotive Testing Expo US
• Oct 27-29 IZB

Qualifier hardware for your HiL​

In addition to our in-vehicle preproduction validation setups, Aptiv Connected Services can also provide hardware and software for hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) testing. Our HiL solutions feature our EP-2500 device, which can also be used in vehicles. Contact your Aptiv representative or email qualifier@aptiv.com to learn more.

Pro tip: Switch between Next-Gen and Legacy​

Beginning this month, the Next-Gen interface will be the default experience for all users. Next-Gen has advanced to the point where it can do almost all the things that Legacy can do (and some things Legacy can't do!). But if you need to switch back to Legacy, you can use the toggle at the top of the page to return to the Legacy experience.

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What's changing If you currently land on Legacy Qualifier when you access the site, you will instead land in Next-Gen Qualifier beginning July 8. This will be most noticeable the first time you sign in after the change, and new users will start in Next-Gen Qualifier from day one.

What's not changing Legacy Qualifier is not going away. You can still:

• Access Legacy pages directly from within Next-Gen Qualifier
• Switch back to Legacy Qualifier at any time using the toggle at the top of the page

Your data, settings, and workflows remain the same regardless of which mode you use.

How to switch between Legacy and Next-Gen views

Use the toggle in the top navigation bar to switch between the Legacy and Next-Gen views, as shown in the example below:

Why we're making this change We built Next-Gen Qualifier using modern technology that will enable us to continue improving it long into the future. We're focusing ongoing improvements on this experience, and making it the default ensures all customers have the same starting experience.

Questions? We're here to help! If you have questions or need a hand locating a feature in Qualifier, just reach out to your Aptiv representative.

If your test vehicles are experiencing unexpected battery drains during key-off, Aptiv has a new accessory that can help with troubleshooting. The ASM draws less than 10 mA of current, which allows it to log data without depleting the battery while the vehicle is off. It then transmits that data to the EP-800 or EP-2000 installed in the vehicle, making it accessible in Qualifier. To learn more check out this data sheet.

Coming soon: EP-2000 firmware update​

Over the summer, we'll be rolling out an upgrade for the firmware on EP-2000 VDRs. This firmware will enable many future improvements, like new capabilities for ADAS and EV programs, enhanced security, faster startup, and faster recovery after restarts. This update will require our technicians to interact directly with your hardware, so we'll be reaching out to schedule convenient times.

Meet with us in Stuttgart​

In just a few weeks, part of the Qualifier team will be in Stuttgart, Germany, for the Automotive Testing Expo Europe. The show takes place June 23-25, and admission is free. We have some exciting demos planned, including a demonstration of our EP-2500 hardware. We'll also have folks in the booth from Aptiv's Testing & Validation group, so it will be be a good opportunity to learn more about Aptiv's testing laboratories and related services.

June 23-25

How does Qualifier categorize DTCs?​

On the DTC Manager page in the Qualifier web app, you can filter by DTC Type. Recently, we've had some questions about what those type names (Lamp On, Lamp Off, Stored, etc.) actually indicate. To help explain, we added some details to the Qualifier Help Center.

Pro tip: Search for multiple VINs​

If you need to search for a group of vehicles, look for the bulk VIN upload link (right). You'll find it in the filters in many places in the Qualifier web application, including on the Vehicle page and when you are adding a new Global Filter. When you click this icon, you'll open a Multiple VIN Search window. You can either type in a list of VINs or cut and paste from Excel, Word, or another application.

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The phrase "edge computing" has been popping up in a lot more places lately, and we've been getting some questions about what that means and why it is important in vehicle data analytics. In a nutshell, Aptiv VDRs do a lot of data processing right in the vehicle before any data ever goes to the cloud. That helps ensure that you have the data you need and that it's easy to find. To learn more, check out the white paper on 5 Ways Edge Processing Simplifies Vehicle Validation.

Validate ADAS with the EP-2500​

If you have HiL setups or early development vehicles that require continuous data logging, the EP-2500 makes it possible to integrate this data with the rest of your Qualifier data. It works alongside an EP-2000 to provide heavy data logging capabilities along with event-driven analytics. For more information about how it works, contact your Aptiv representative or email qualifier@aptiv.com

Upcoming events​

Planning to attend any shows or conferences this year? The Qualifier team will be at quite a few events. Stop by and see us if you are at any of these:

• June 23-25 Automotive Testing Expo Europe, Stuttgart, Germany
• Sept 15-20 IAA Transportation, Hanover, Germany
• Sept 29-Oct 1 COMVEC, Schaumburg, Illinois
• October 27-29 Automotive Testing Expo NA, Novi, Michigan
• October 27-29 IZB, Wolfsburg, Germany

Speed improvements​

If you've recently noticed that the Vehicle page in the Next-Gen interface seems a lot faster, it's not your imagination. As a result of some back-end changes, the Next-Gen Vehicle page is now considerably faster than the Legacy version for most users. Check it out next time you use Qualifier.

Pro tip: Open page filters quickly​

Next-Gen Qualifier has two types of filters. Global filters affect the entire site. You set these on the home page. Page filters affect only the page you are currently viewing. You can see a summary of the current page filters highlighted in blue just below the omnisearch box. If you click that blue highlight, it will immediately open the filter interface so that you can adjust what Qualifier is displaying and find the data you need quickly. You can also open filters by clicking the icon that looks like a funnel in the upper right corner of the page. You can learn more about filters in the Help Center.

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One of our customers recently took vehicles equipped with Aptiv VDRs to the Atacama Desert in Chile. Despite temperatures that dropped to -30° C (-22° F) and winds of 100 km/h (62 mph), the Aptiv hardware collected data all along the climb up to an elevation of 5,900 m (19,400 ft). If your team needs to do some similarly extreme testing, let us know. We'll be happy to offer tips for getting the most out of your EP-800 or EP-2000 devices under even the most grueling conditions.

Next-Gen Qualifier is exiting beta​

If you've been using the Next-Gen interface, you've probably noticed that it has gotten much better with time. At the end of March, we're planning to officially remove the "beta" label. We're also going to make Next-Gen the default interface. You can still switch back to the Legacy interface at any time, but Next-Gen will be the default setting. Please contact your Aptiv representative if you have any questions.

Try a free demo​

Are there features in Qualifier you've wanted to try but you weren't sure it would be worthwhile? Are there other teams at your company that are considering Qualifier but aren't quite ready to commit? We would be happy to offer a short-term demo to try out our solution. For details or to get started, contact your Aptiv representative or email qualifier@aptivcs.com.

Qualifier Analytics training available at no cost​

Could you or your team members use some training on how to use the dashboards in Qualifier analytics? Our Customer Success Engineering team can come to your location and provide free training. (We might even bring lunch as well!) To learn more, contact your Aptiv representative or email qualifier@aptivcs.com.

Pro tip: Use filters to make Qualifier faster​

The number one thing you can do to speed up Qualifier is to set up and apply some global filters. These filters allow you to view only the fleets or vehicles that you are interested in. That saves a lot of time when Qualifier is loading new pages, and it can also help you work more efficiently. You can find the global filters on the Next-Gen Qualifier home page, and you can find complete details on how to use them in the Help Center.

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If you are troubleshooting a widespread issue, employee fleets can be an excellent source of data for analysis. With its small size and IP68 rating, the EP-800 is the perfect hardware for the job. It fits under the driver's seat and doesn't require external antennas. It will even be fine if you accidentally spill coffee on it or kick it while getting into the vehicle. Contact your Aptiv representative or email sales@aptivcs.com to learn more.

Next-Gen Qualifier is exiting beta​

If you've been using the Next-Gen interface, you've probably noticed that it has gotten much better with time. At the end of March, we're planning to officially remove the "beta" label. We're also going to make Next-Gen the default interface. You can still switch back to the Legacy interface at any time, but Next-Gen will be the default setting. Please contact your Aptiv representative if you have any questions.

Qualifier demos in Korea​

Aptiv will be at the Automotive Testing Expo Korea March 18-20. If you're in the Seoul area, please stop by stand 7015 and say 안녕하세요 annyeonghaseyo. Free tickets are available here. We'll be showing off the EP-800, Video Insights, and the entire Qualifier solution. We're looking forward to seeing our Korean customers and making some new friends in the Korean automotive industry.

March 18-20

Kintex Hall 10 B

Stand 7015

Thanks for taking the survey​

We'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the Qualifier survey. We received a lot of valuable feedback that will help us make improvements to Qualifier. You rated Qualifier quite well: the average rating was 9.0 out of 10, and the net promoter score was 39.4 (up from 32.2 in 2024). In the coming months we'll be implementing some of your valuable suggestions.

Pro tip: Search for multiple VINs at once​

Next-Gen Qualifier has a new bulk VIN search feature. To find it, first click the filter icon (looks like a funnel) next to the omnisearch bar on the Vehicles, Events, or DTC Manager page. Then click the Bulk VIN import icon next to the vehicle filter box. You'll be able to paste a list of VINs separated by commas or line breaks. This feature can be especially helpful when you are looking for a list of VINs that you have in a spreadsheet.

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March 10 update: We are continuing to work to fix the VDRs that are posting data with incorrect dates. If you are still experiencing issues, please contact your Aptiv representative or submit a ticket through the Aptiv Support Desk.

Original announcement: We are aware of a bug that is causing some data in Qualifier to be attributed to the wrong date. The issue affects data collected by EP-2000s on March 1-2. Currently, data collected on March 1 may be displayed as March 2, and data collected on March 2 may be displayed as March 3.

We apologize for the inconvenience. A fix for this issue is currently rolling out, but it will take some time before all VDRs are updated. When VDRs receive the update, they will automatically restart. We will update this page when the problem is completely resolved.

Here in the US, the current severe winter weather means that the roads are icier than usual. And unfortunately, some of our customers have experienced collisions in their test vehicles as a result. If you don't already have an accident event configured for your VDRs, you might want to talk to your Aptiv representative about setting up data collection when the air bag triggers or the vehicle experiences sudden deceleration. It's also a good idea to consider setting up video to capture footage of any events and reduce your liability exposure.

Upcoming change: LED A will blink green​

We recently rolled out some updates to our cloud platform that will temporarily change how the LEDs behave on EP-800 and EP-2000 devices. The LED labeled A is green during normal operation. In the past, it was solid green when connected to the cloud and blinking green when not connected to the cloud. Now LED A is still green, but it will always blink, even when connected to the cloud. This LED will revert back to the previous behavior later in the year. Please contact your Aptiv representative if you have any questions or concerns.

Qualifier at Automation & Testing Torino​

Ciao to our customers in Italia! February 11-13, we will be at the Automation & Testing trade show in Turin, Italy. If you will be at the event, please stop by and say hello. We would love to show you all the latest Qualifier improvements, including the EP-800 VDR and Video Insights AI-enabled video labeling. Hope to see you there.

GMT comes to Next-Gen Qualifier​

We recently made some interface improvements to Next-Gen Qualifier, including one that has been requested by many customers: the current time in GMT is now displayed in the upper left corner. As you probably already know, Qualifier records test drive events in GMT in order to make it easier for geographically dispersed teams to collaborate. If you have other suggestions for improvements, please tell your Aptiv representative or use the Aptiv Support Desk to let us know.

Pro tip: Bookmark the status page​

Qualifier doesn't experience outages very often, but when we do, we post a notice on the Status Page in our Help Center. We recommend bookmarking that page. Then, if you ever have trouble accessing Qualifier, you'll be able to see if it's a known problem with the site, or if it's an issue that is only affecting your system.

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All of us at Aptiv hope that you have a joyful and blessed holiday season. Many of our employees will be enjoying some time with their families during the last two weeks of December, but we will still have staff members on call during this time should you need assistance. We have great things planned for 2026, including a lot of customer visits. We look forward to working with you,and hopefully seeing you in person,in the new year.

Upcoming change: LED A will blink green​

In January, we will be making some updates to our cloud platform that will temporarily change how the LEDs behave on EP-800 and EP-2000 devices. The LED labeled A is green during normal operation. In the past, it was solid green when connected to the cloud and blinking green when not connected to the cloud. Next month, that will change. While the A LED will still be green, it will always blink, even when connected to the cloud. This LED will revert back to the previous behavior later in the year. Please contact your Aptiv representative if you have any questions or concerns.

Please complete the survey​

The next time you log in to Qualifier, you may have the option to take a short survey. Please take a minute to complete it. We really appreciate your feedback. It will help us continue to improve Qualifier and ensure we are meeting your needs.

Look for Movimento at the Detroit Auto Show​

Industry and Media Days

January 14-15, 2026

Huntington Place

Detroit, MI

If you'll be attending the Detroit Auto Show Industry Days next month, look for the Movimento booth. Movimento is our sister team that provides reflash services. In fact, some of the engineering teams who use Qualifier also use Movimento's services to keep the software on their validation fleets up to date. They will be right inside the entrance to Hall C at Huntington Place during Industry Days, January 14-15, and they'll also be walking around at the Charity Preview January 16. They would love to talk to you about any reflash needs your team has. Hope to see you there!

Pro tip: Check out the Overview tab​

The Events and DTC Manager pages in Next-Gen Qualifier have a new Overview tab that becomes visible after you click a particular DTC or event name. The Overview tab shows event frequency, the number of affected vehicles and packages, and how often each package is impacted. It's a great tool for understanding how widespread a particular issue might be.

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Thank you!​

This week is Thanksgiving in the US, and we would like to take this opportunity to say thank you. Our business is built on relationships, and we sincerely appreciate each one of you. One of our goals for next year is to do more face-to-face meetings, so we hope to see you in person soon. It's been a great year, and we're looking forward to helping you solve your engineering challenges in 2026.

Make the most of employee fleets​

At recent trade shows, we've heard that many of you are moving away from traditional durability fleets and doing more testing with employee fleets. If this is the case for your team, we'd love to talk. Because it is small, rugged, and affordable with internal antennas, the EP-800 is a good choice for many of these use cases. We can also install the EP-2000 in a case that minimizes external wiring and protects the hardware. Talk to your Aptiv representative or email qualifier@aptivcs.com to learn more.

Please complete the survey​

The next time you log in to Qualifier, you may have the option to take a short survey. Please take a minute to complete it. We really appreciate your feedback. It will help us continue to improve Qualifier and ensure we are meeting your needs.

More improvements for Video Insights​

Sometimes Video Insights puts so many words on the screen in AC-Graph that it can become overwhelming. A new UI improvement allows you to select whether you see labels as text or just icons, which take up a lot less space. To make the change, go to the Media tab in AC-Graph and click Video Insights. In the upper right corner of the Video Insights panel, choose Text or Icons. Reminder: this panel also lets you turn types of labels on or off, so if you don't want to see a label for every car on the screen, you can turn those off.

Pro tip: Speed up Qualifier with Global Filters​

Global filters are the best way to speed up the Qualifier web application. They narrow down your dataset to just the information that's of interest to you, eliminating the waste of processing and displaying data you don't need for the task at hand. Filters also make it easier to find what you're looking for and troubleshoot issues. Check out the article in the Help Center for more information on setting up Global Filters.

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Next week is The Battery Show and Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Show in Detroit, and Aptiv Connected Services will be there. More importantly, we have free expo passes and discounted conference passes to give away. Use our invite link and the promo code INVITE99259 to get a free expo pass or 20% off a conference pass. Then stop by Huntington Place October 6-9 and visit us in booth 1136. We'll be showing off our EV dashboards, as well as our new EP-800 VDR hardware, Video Insights, and more.

Come see us at the Automotive Testing Expo in Novi​

Suburban Collection, Novi, Michigan

October 21-23

Booth 15002

Two weeks after The Battery Show, we'll be at another show in the Detroit area, the North American Automotive Testing Expo. This one is free for everyone, and it runs October 21-23 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. We'll be near the entrance in booth 15002. We have some great demos, including a sneak peek of our new AC-Lens mobile application, and we have some swag to give away. If you attend, stop by and say hello!

AI search in the Qualifier Help Center​

The Qualifier Help Center now has AI search. To use it, enter terms in the search box like normal and press the Enter key. In your search results, you'll see an option to Explore related questions. If you click it, you'll see AI-generated answers to common questions. Try it out and let us know what you think.

Video Insights road lines​

Video Insights, Qualifier's tool that uses AI to label objects and conditions in test drive video, keeps getting better all the time. The newest release can identify construction zones, stop signs, school zones, and whether it is day or night. It also tags lane markings, and it notes whether the edge of the road is a guardrail, fence, curb, wall, etc. For this month's events, we put together a video that shows how it looks. Check it out and see if you can figure out where the videos were captured.

Pro tip: Move graphs to a new page​

We've mentioned in the newsletter before that if you want to graph a lot of signals in AC-Graph, you can improve performance by adding a new page. To do so, click Viewing Page X (X of X), then click + Add new page.

If you want to move a graph from one page to another, click the gear icon in the graph area. Then use the Graph page dropdown to select the page where you want to move the graph, and click Apply. This same settings function also allows you to change the background color for your graph, in case you want to highlight it.

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Curious about Qualifier's new Video Insights feature? It uses AI to tag ground-monitoring video, which can make it easier to search video footage from tests and streamline troubleshooting. We've put together a new video that walks you through the process of using Video Insights to help validate issues with a pedestrian emergency braking system. It also includes real-world footage of the Video Insights feature in action. If you'd like to see how it handles your video data, contact your Aptiv representative or email qualifier@aptivcs.com to set up a demo.

New Next-Gen Qualifier features​

We've rolled out a lot more features for Next-Gen Qualifier over the summer, including the following:

• Maps on the Vehicles page
• Display customization on the Vehicles page
• Advanced Module Property Filter and other filters on the DTC Manager page
• Filter search on the home page
• Filtering for Support Desk tickets
• Support for MDF4, CSV, and ACS downloads for events and DTCs

You can always find the latest information about new features on the Release Notes page in the Qualifier Help Center.

Come see us at COMVEC 2025​

Aptiv Connected Services will be at the SAE COMVEC event September 16-18 in Schaumburg, Illinois. If you'll be there, stop by booth 109 to meet with our Qualifier team and booth 208 to meet with our Movimento reflash team. We'd love to show you how our latest hardware, software, and services can help with your commercial vehicle validation needs. In addition, Aptiv's Kevin Price will be part of a panel discussion about Driving Forward with Data at 10:30 AM on Tuesday. Hope to see you there!

Advanced training sessions available​

Hopefully you have already completed the Qualifier, AC-Graph, and DATALAB tutorials available through the Qualifier Help Center. (It not, what are you waiting for?) But your team might still only be scratching the surface of what's possible with Aptiv's powerful analytics tools. Our team has put together some advanced training on AC-Graph, Video Insights, and Next-Gen Qualifier. If you might be interested in virtual or in-person training, at your office or ours, please contact your Aptiv representative or email qualifier@aptivcs.com.

Pro tip: Right click video in AC-Graph​

AC-Graph uses the Chrome browser's built-in video player. And you might not know it, but Chrome has a lot of built-in video tools that can be useful. If you right click in the AC-Graph video window (on the Media tab), you have the option to loop the video so it repeats over and over, download the video so you can view it offline, or even search the video with Google Lens to identify landmarks. Give it a try! Note: Because the Video Insights labels are not part of the original video, they are not supported with some of the Chrome tools.

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As the weather gets hotter, you might be about to leave for a personal vacation. Or you might have plans to test vehicles in more extreme conditions. This is your reminder that with Qualifier, you can collect and view data from almost anywhere in the world. Alaska, Antarctica, Africa, the Middle East,no place is too far away. And thanks to event notifications and report subscriptions, you can receive alerts and important data even if you're away from the office for a while. With its global coverage and remote work features, Qualifier is ready for your summer plans, no matter what they might be.

Next-Gen Qualifier to exit beta testing​

In the coming months, we'll be taking the "beta" label off the Next-Gen UI for the Qualifier web application. The new interface has improved to the point where you should be able to use it for 80%-90% of the day-to-day activities you do with Qualifier. And it has some advantages over Legacy Qualifier. Not only does it look better, it has a streamlined workflow, better maintainability, and new features like omnisearch. You can help us improve it even more by trying it out and giving feedback to your Aptiv representative on what you do and don't like. Eventually, we plan to stop updating Legacy Qualifier and focus all our development efforts on this new interface, so we appreciate your assistance in making it better.

Place your EP-800 order today​

The new EP-800 is in the final stages of testing, and we're already getting a significant number of orders. This compact, dustproof, waterproof device is proving to be a hit for two-wheelers, off-road vehicles, and other vehicles where space is limited. If you've been planning to lease some EP-800s later this year, we encourage you to get your order in as soon as possible to ensure that we have enough devices available to meet your needs.

New feature: AC-Graph Video Insights filter​

If you are using the Video Insights capabilities in AC-Graph, we have a new feature that makes it easier to focus on the data that's important to you. You can now turn different types of labels on or off. For example, sometimes videos have so many car labels it's difficult to see other labels you are more interested in. You can turn the car labels off to eliminate the clutter on the screen. You can also duplicate the same video feed up to four different times and view different labels in each panel. The helpful video linked on the left shows how it works.

Pro tip: Collapse the sidebar​

Have you ever wished you could squeeze more Qualifier data onto your screen? If you are using the Next-Gen interface, you can. Click the gray box in the lower left corner of the screen to collapse the menu sidebar and free up a lot of digital real estate. When you need to navigate to a different page, move your mouse over the icons on the left to temporarily expand the sidebar.

Bonus tip: If you have a very small screen or want to view even more data at once, you can also use your browser's zoom function to make everything smaller.

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One of the things that sets Qualifier apart from other vehicle data solutions is its scalability. As you add more team members or vehicles, Qualifier's granular access control makes it easy to assign each person to the vehicles and data that are relevant to them. Its remote data acquisition capabilities allow teams to work together even if they are on opposite sides of the world. And if you have a short-term project that temporarily requires you to increase data collection, scaling up and down is simple. To learn more about adding more team members or vehicles, contact your Aptiv representative or email qualifier@aptivcs.com.

Did you miss the Stuttgart Test Expo?​

It was great to meet with all of you who came out to the Automotive Testing Expo in Stuttgart last week. We really enjoyed learning more about your current projects. At our booth, our recording of Video Insights footage taken from AC-Graph attracted a lot of attention, and we also showed off the EP-800 and our Qualifier dashboards. If you didn't make it to the show and are curious about what you missed, contact your Aptiv representative. We'd love to give you a quick demo.

Order your EP-800s now​

If you've been eagerly anticipating our newest vehicle data recorder, your wait is almost over! We are now taking orders for the EP-800. With its IP68-rated waterproof housing, internal antennas, and compact size, the EP-800 is ideal for two-wheelers, agricultural equipment, off-road vehicles, and other settings where space is at a premium. If you'd like to learn more, check out the recent feature in Automotive Testing Technology International or see the EP-800 video or data sheet.

Set up your summer alerts​

Summer vacations will be here soon! If you need to keep track of what's happening with test vehicles while you are away from the office, Qualifier makes it easy. In the Legacy interface, click the toolbox icon in the upper right corner, and then select Event Notifications or Report Subscriptions. Click the green plus sign to set up a new notification or subscription, and follow the on-screen prompts. If you need more assistance, the Help Center has step-by-step instructions for How to Set Up Alerts/Even Notifications and How to Subscribe to Reports.

Pro tip: Link from a map to AC-Graph​

Next-Gen Qualifier has a new feature that makes troubleshooting a little easier. From the Events page, first select an event and then click the name of a vehicle or a package. Next, click Map View to see each occurrence represented as a green dot on the map. If you click one of those dots, you have the option to open that event file in AC-Graph for further investigation.

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If you’re not receiving Qualifier notification emails, we recommend taking the following steps:

1. Check your spam folder and click “Not spam” (or your mail client’s equivalent) on any notification messages you see.
2. Ask your IT team to place the following IP address on your organization’s safe sender list or allowlist: 198.2.132.51

If neither solution work for you, contact your Aptiv representative or qualifier@aptivcs.com for further support.

As the world transitions toward software-defined vehicles, we're starting to hear that many manufacturers are having problems with batteries draining unexpectedly. In most cases, this isn't because of a physical problem with the batteries but because the software adds load to the electrical system in ways they didn't anticipate. If this sounds familiar, we can help. Our engineers are available to work through the issues with you, using Qualifier's advanced data analysis capabilities. To learn more, contact your Aptiv representative or email qualifier@aptivcs.com.

Coming soon: Lane-marking detection​

The AI behind our Video Insights solution is getting better all the time. Soon it will be able to identify lane markings in addition to the objects and weather conditions already available. This helps validate lane-keep features like departure warnings, change assist, and hands-free assist. Validating these features is a time-consuming task but we have AI to reduce the effort and provide consistency. If you'd like to see a demo, contact your Aptiv representative or email qualifier@aptivcs.com.

Come visit us in Stuttgart​

In just a few weeks, we'll be heading to the Automotive Testing Expo Europe. The show is at Messe Stuttgart in Germany May 20-22. You'll be able to see the new EP-800 and learn more about how you can use Video Insights and Qualifier Analytics to validate that your vehicles comply with EU regulations. We'll also be sharing tips on troubleshooting battery issues. We hope to see you at booth 1583!

Messe Stuttgart

May 20-22

Pro tip: View your config info​

Next-Gen Qualifier offers an easy way to see information about your data collection configuration. From the Vehicles page, you can hover over the value in the Config column to see the Config name, description, architecture, and release date. If you click the Config link, a slide-out panel will display even more information, including details about the software, power strategy, and release notes. If you aren't getting the data you expected to get from a particular vehicle, this panel can help begin the process of troubleshooting.

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We're in the final stages of testing our upcoming EP-800 vehicle data recorder. It's the only compact, waterproof, dustproof, cold-resistant device of its kind that also has internal antennas. It even kept logging data when we put it in a fish tank, as you can see in our new video. To learn more, check out the EP-800 data sheet. And if you have questions, talk to your Aptiv representative, or email qualifier@aptivcs.com.

DTC Manager comes to Next-Gen Qualifier​

The Next-Gen interface now has a redesigned DTC manager page. To access it, click DTC Manager in the left navigation. You'll find it has a couple of great new features. First, if you are looking for a particular DTC, you can type the name of the code into the omnisearch bar to find it. Second, if you click on a particular DTC, you'll be able to toggle among the Overview, Packages, and Vehicles tabs.

If you prefer the old version of the DTC Manager page, you can still access that from Next-Gen Qualifier by clicking DTC Manager (Legacy) in the left navigation.

Come see us in Chennai​

It's almost here! Aptiv Troy staff will be flying out later this week to attend the Automotive Testing Expo India, which takes place at the CTC Complex in Chennai April 8-10. Stop by booth 3034 to see our new EP-800 hardware, which is ideal for two-wheelers, commercial vehicles, construction equipment, and agricultural equipment. We'd love to chat about your current validation challenges.

If you can't come to Chennai, come to Stuttgart​

Messe Stuttgart

May 20-22

On the heels of the show in India, we'll also be heading to the Automotive Testing Expo Europe May 20-22. Like last year, the show is at Messe Stuttgart in Germany. You'll be able to see the new EP-800 and learn more about how you can use Video Insights and Qualifier Analytics to validate that your vehicles comply with EU regulations. We'll also be sharing tips on troubleshooting battery issues. We hope to see you at booth 1583!

Pro tip: Use the AC-Graph Event Timeline​

AC-Graph has a new feature you may have missed. If you click Event Timeline at the top of the window, you'll open a panel showing all the files and events related to the file you are currently viewing. In addition, if you have Video Insights enabled, the Event Timeline will show you all the video labels from the file and allow you to jump to those points in the video. It's a really helpful way to visualize all the data you have available.

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