How does the ERA GLONASS button work on a car and why is it needed at all?

How does the ERA GLONASS button work on a car and why is it needed at all?

Good day to all!
Today I decided to talk about such a relative innovation as the GLONASS button. I want to share some thoughts and observations with you. Despite the fact that ERA GLONASS has been operating in our country for quite a long time, not everyone knows what it is, why it is installed on a car and what the presence of such a button in the car does.

Various news regarding ERA constantly appear, but many of them are not supported by links to official sources. As a result, the news turns into rumors and myths that contribute to destabilization among car owners. Let's try to figure out some of them by answering the main questions.

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There are various myths and misconceptions among motorists and ordinary car enthusiasts who are just planning to acquire their own vehicle. Moreover, some of them are related to the fact that the government does not give clear answers to the questions posed. Take, for example, the so-called grace period, which was supposed to end on July 1, 2022. After all, as of January 1, 2022, a rule was introduced according to which an ERA must be installed on all vehicles. This applies to cars produced in the country and imported into the Russian Federation.

It was from July 1, 2022 that some kind of permanent order should have been introduced. But somehow they forgot about it, because when the first day arrived, no innovations appeared. The bill was not published anywhere, the procedure remained the same.

As a result, it turned out that the grace period was extended for another year. As you understand, nothing has changed since July 2022.

If you have more recent and officially confirmed information, be sure to write in the comments.

As for the rules for residents of the Far East, cities such as Vladivostok, there are benefits for cars from Japan with right-hand drive. In fact, the rules about the GLONASS ERA do not apply to them. This applies to the import of right-hand drive passenger cars, and specifically used ones. Residents of the Far East, as well as those who move there for permanent residence, can import 1 right-hand drive car, which belongs to the M1 category, once a year. At the same time, they do not need to install GLONASS equipment in the car. The presence of ERA is checked by customs.

There are many rumors that the rules have been canceled, or that every car owner, regardless of the year of manufacture of the car, will have to buy and install an electronic control unit. And the cost of the kit is about 30 thousand rubles. But let's start from official information.

What is ERA-GLONASS

The ERA-GLONASS emergency warning system was developed and implemented on the territory of the Russian Federation not so long ago: it was officially put into operation in 2015.

ERA-GLONASS devices can be installed in any car

The in-vehicle emergency call device is designed to automatically notify about an accident. In the EU countries, an analogue of the Russian development is the eCall system, which has managed to prove itself in the best possible way. Instant information about road accidents saved many lives thanks to the quick response of special services.

Despite the fact that ERA-GLONASS appeared in Russia recently, the advantages of its installation were highly appreciated by ambulance workers and other rescue services. The driver or any other person nearby just needs to press the SOS button located in an accessible place. After this, the coordinates of the accident site will be automatically transmitted to the control center, and then to the nearest helpline.

What is it for?

The SOS button in ERA GLONASS is provided for manually calling the operator and transmitting information about the accident to the operator at the control center. After receiving the application, the specialist can call emergency vehicles. The presence of an SOS key is useful when the system does not work for some reason, and the driver himself wants to inform special services about a force majeure situation.

Where is the SOS button in a car?

As noted above, ERA-GLONASS provides for the obligation of automakers to install an SOS button in the car for emergency activation of the system by the drivers themselves. When installing the system, you need to focus on GOST R 54620-2011, which states that the button should be located in a place that has a high probability of avoiding damage, both in a side and frontal collision. At the same time, the driver must be able to reach the button from his seat with the seat belt fastened.

Most often, an SOS button is installed in a car:

• Near the interior lighting, near the rearview mirror;
• To the right or left of the steering column;
• In the multimedia system. The standards stipulate that the SOS button can be virtual, that is, it can be pressed from the on-board computer. At the same time, the standards require that you can “get” to the button in one click.

Please note: Currently there are no cars that have an ERA-GLONASS button in the on-board computer. Firstly, since software is often written identically for all car sales markets, it is difficult for programmers to implement a separate system for the Russian market. Secondly, there is a high probability of damage to the on-board computer display in a collision, which will not allow the driver or passengers to use the system.

It is worth noting that GOST provides for the implementation of a protective mechanism for calling emergency services. In other words, the SOS button should be located under the folding panel. For example, on foreign cars you most often need to press this protective panel so that it folds back and provides access to the button itself.

Please note: On Russian Lada Vesta cars there is no protective mechanism for the SOS button.

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It is important to consider that this applies not only to cars produced by domestic enterprises such as AvtoVAZ. The law applies to all vehicles imported and sold on the Russian market. With its help, it is planned to speed up the response of various emergency services in the event of an accident. It also simplifies communication between the driver and rescuers, firefighters, police, ambulance, etc. As if everything is done for the benefit of the drivers. But not everyone is positive about this innovation. This is largely due to the fact that the price of a car increases, since the cost of the system is included in the price tag of the car.

The driver himself sees only the SOS button in the car, which lights up red when activated. All the filling is hidden. In fact, the system is quite complex, and its installation causes certain difficulties for automakers.

The system includes several modules. They are responsible for relaying emergency messages to the right services.

The standard ERA consists of:

• GLONASS navigation module;
• GPS navigation module;
• modem analogue of a standard SIM card;
• backup power supply;
• antennas;
• microphone;
• dynamics;
• protective housing.

Depending on what kind of machine it is, the system can be located in different places. There are certain standards that require installation to be carried out in such a way as to minimize potential damage from severe impacts.

The automaker decides where to install the module, but is still obliged to adhere to accepted standards.

Where is

According to the rules, the GLONASS SOS button must be installed taking into account GOST R 54620-2011. This states that the SOS must be installed in a location that is unlikely to be damaged in the event of a frontal or side collision. In addition, the driver must be able to reach the SOS button from his seat, even when wearing a seat belt.

In most cases, the SOS ERA GLONASS button is installed in the following places:

1. near the interior lighting, in close proximity to the rear view mirror;
2. near the steering column (left or right);
3. in the multimedia system.

According to current standards, it is allowed for GLONASS SOS to be made in a virtual format. This means that pressing it is possible using the on-board computer. It is important that the control source can be reached with one click.

Let us note that today there are no cars that have an SOS key included in the on-board computer. This is due to several reasons:

• The software is provided for all markets, and implementing it only for Russia is a very difficult task;
• in the event of a collision, the display is likely to be damaged, which is why the driver and passengers will not be able to use the SOS button of the GLONASS system.

Should it burn

Many users cannot understand why the Glonass SOS is on. A visual indicator next to the key allows you to judge the status of the calling system. If it glows red, or no indicator works at all, this indicates that the machine cannot connect to the call center when pressing SOS. In addition, in the event of an emergency, emergency transmission of information may not take place. When the engine starts, the system performs self-diagnosis, and the indicator lights up for some time (up to 15 seconds).

If it lights up in any other case, you must have the system checked by an authorized dealer. If the red indicator lights up, or nothing from the LEDs works at all, you must contact emergency services or the police using a mobile phone.

Knowing what the GLONASS SOS key is and how it works, you can use its capabilities correctly. At the same time, you need to monitor the indicator’s performance in order to make a timely decision regarding further actions. Let us know in the comments whether you had to use the button and what difficulties arose in this matter.

How it works

Now a little about how to use the ERA GLONASS system. In fact, the instructions will be present in the documentation for the machine upon purchase, so I advise you to simply study this manual and strictly follow it.

The system operates in 2 modes.

• Auto. Automatic mode is activated in situations where a severe accident occurs. After a collision, the system creates a VIN code that includes information about the car, coordinates, speed, direction, number of passengers, etc. This data is transmitted via the mobile Internet of any network that is currently available. The message itself has little weight, so even with poor communication, the probability of transmitting information is very high. When it is not possible to connect to the Internet, the data is sent in the form of SMS;
• Manual. Here the driver himself presses the corresponding button, which leads to activation of the system. If necessary, you can directly from the car via speakerphone using the speaker and built-in microphone to contact the operator, tell about the incident, call a group, etc.

When transmitting information, regardless of the method, the operator must first try to contact the driver. If this can be done, all additional information is learned through the driver. When the driver does not respond, a team of rescuers and ambulances arrives at the scene.

Certain questions may be raised by the fact that ERA finds out about the number of passengers in the car. But this is relatively accurate information, since it is determined by the number of seat belts fastened. When the passenger is not fastened, the system will not be able to determine the fact that he is in the vehicle.

The need for SBCTS to obtain a vehicle passport

In order to obtain a vehicle passport (PTS), it is mandatory to issue a document indicating the safety of the car’s design.

To obtain an SBCTS, an official car importer must contact a certified laboratory to conduct tests and determine the reliability of all vehicle systems (including the installed ERA-GLONASS terminal and accident sensors).

If the car owner purchases a used car, then in order to obtain the SBCTS, he must provide the following documents to the laboratory:

• confirmation from the operator that the ERA-GLONASS terminal and the vehicle itself are included in the register;
• user terminal passport;
• obligation to install the terminal on the vehicle.

The BCTS certificate is issued on the basis of these documents, without passing crash tests.

Incomplete coverage

“It’s too early to say that the system has justified itself. Its potential capabilities are good, but it does not yet completely cover the territory of Russia. And the number of rapid response centers is not enough,” Igor Morzharetto told Izvestia.

Indeed, in the territory where 112 does not work, ERA-GLONASS operators have to call the duty station of the Ministry of Internal Affairs using standard communication channels, that is, simply by telephone.

“This may cause delays in call transfer. Also in this case, it is not possible to transmit coordinates to emergency services. After receiving a call, in accordance with the current regulations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the emergency services operator is obliged to clarify the location and all details of the incident,” said the press service of JSC GLONASS.

Today in Russia, constant automated information interaction between GAIS “ERA-GLONASS” and System-112 is already provided in 54 constituent entities of the Russian Federation, with 13 being implemented this year. It is expected that by the end of 2022 the number of such entities will increase to 60.

“ERA-GLONASS transmits a package of messages, coordinates. Imagine that we are operators and calling an emergency service. So many degrees of northern latitude, so many longitudes. And if it’s in the area of ​​the 175th kilometer of the Ural highway,” asked the editor-in-chief of “Behind the Wheel” Maxim Kadakov. According to him, the system is still in its initial phase.

Is it necessary to install a button in 2022?

You won’t be able to install the help button yourself, even if you are an excellent auto mechanic with a lot of experience behind you. Since installing this system requires not only knowledge of the technical side of the process, but also the presence of licensed authority.

System installation includes the following steps:

1. Installation of an emergency response system module in case of accidents.
2. Installing the SOS button.
3. Connecting the installed equipment to the vehicle system and to the help center.
4. Configuring installed devices.
5. The final stage is testing the installed ERA-GLONASS system.

What information does the system capture?

Since the ERA-GLONASS system can turn on independently in necessary situations, in order to provide proper assistance it is necessary to know some parameters of the damaged vehicle. In the event that the vehicle owner cannot provide this data, the system independently transmits it to the dispatcher:

1. Vehicle location.
2. Number of passengers. To do this, it is necessary that each passenger wear a seat belt, since the system counts the number of people by the number of belts fastened.
3. Technical side of the accident: overload parameters and the last maximum speed before the accident.
4. Additional basic information: car number, model, color and type of fuel (gas or gasoline).

Some people are suspicious of such systems that read their location and send data to some centers. But, firstly, the ERA-GLONASS system does not constantly “monitor” you, but only when the shock sensors are triggered and force the navigation system to turn on and send data so that specialized help can come to you. Secondly, it’s worth thinking about the fact that if this system doesn’t “monitor” you around the clock, then maybe you should put aside your worries and understand that ERA-GLONASS can save your life when no one nearby refuses.

Rules for installing the Glonass button on a car

The ERA-GLONASS system is subject to a set of technical requirements, which are determined by standards developed during the development and construction of the system.

These rules are prescribed in GOST R 54620–2011. The document stipulates that the equipment complex must recognize impacts of different types: frontal, side, impact to the rear of the vehicle, as well as rollover.

According to the standard mentioned above, automatic accident identification and data reporting without user intervention is mandatory only for passenger vehicles with a seating capacity of up to 9 people (including the driver). For all other vehicles, it is sufficient to implement a manual mode of communication with the call center.

Elements of the ERA-GLONASS complex are placed in different places, taking into account the layout of each specific machine and in accordance with functional requirements. The main task is to ensure the operation of the operating module even after severe damage to the car body.

To do this, service center specialists select the safest places in the vehicle interior, and sometimes duplicate some elements.

As for the location of the Emergency Call button, it should be in the overhead console between the driver and passenger seats.

In this case, the button must be protected from accidental pressing by a structural mechanism (folding panel).

The standard allows a virtual SOS button to be placed on the touch screen of a vehicle's standard multimedia system. In this case, access to the button should be provided through one transition between screens.

Is the Glonass button required ? From January 1, 2017, all new cars produced in the Russian Federation must be equipped with the ERA-GLONASS system.

We are talking only about new vehicles that receive vehicle type approval after this date.

If we take into account that the OTTS is issued for 3 years, then manufacturers can sell cars without the GLONASS button until the end of 2022.

This system is mandatory for all used foreign cars imported into the country. To install the Era Glonass button, the car owner must contact a certified service center.

Important clarification: The car owner is obliged to independently install the ERA-Glonass system only in one case: if he independently imports a used foreign car into Russia through customs. Mandatory installation of the system does not apply to other drivers.

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Let's start, one might say, from the end, since these questions still remain relevant, and it is impossible to get an intelligible answer to them.

This is especially true for the temporary procedure for installing an emergency button, which applied to used cars imported into the country.

ERA-GLONASS

The name of the installation is an abbreviation: ERA stands for “Emergency Response to Accidents”, and GLONASS stands for “Global Navigation Satellite System”.

ERA-GLONASS

The satellite constellation includes 24 spacecraft and was conceived as a response to the GPS system. The main purpose of GLONASS is navigation, both in the civilian and military spheres. There are three main installation elements:

1. Satellites.
2. Ground stations.
3. Receivers.

The system works as follows:

1. The spacecraft determines its location - for this, the satellite sends signals to ground stations and calculates its position relative to them.
2. The device sends a signal to Earth with information about its position and the time the message was sent.
3. The receiver receives signals from several spacecraft, determining its location relative to them. The process requires at least four satellites.

What kind of system is this

The most innovative use of the satellite constellation is the ERA system. The device is almost invisible in the car - a small box with a panic button blinking red and green. The device is designed to save lives in road accidents.

On a note. It is not necessary to press the GLONASS panic button in the event of an accident - during a collision or rollover, the device itself will send an alarm signal.

Development and implementation

The idea of ​​creating an emergency response system for road accidents first appeared in 2009. According to studies, the high mortality rate on the roads was primarily a consequence of the late arrival of the ambulance service. Prompt transmission of a signal to emergency services is the installation’s primary task.

The system was first launched in 2013 as an experiment. First of all, public transport – minibuses and buses – were equipped with the devices.

At the beginning of the experiment, ERA was introduced in 15 regions of Russia, however, based on positive feedback, after 4 months the installation was already used by 63 constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Since the beginning of 2015, the system has been put into commercial operation.

Foreign analogues

European Union

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Since 2001, the countries of the European Union have been developing the eCall program, according to which in 2015 all vehicles sold in the territory of the commonwealth must be equipped with navigation and communication aids that are triggered in the event of an accident, after which information about the location of the vehicle is transmitted to number 112 via GSM communication channels. the nearest control center. In countries such as Germany, road trains with a carrying capacity of over 12 tons have been equipped with such devices since 2005, and in Sweden - trucks weighing over 3.5 tons.

To further promote the eCall program, the European Commission created the EeIP (European eCall Implementation Platform) coordination council in 2004, whose tasks also include interaction with ERA-GLONASS. To test the eCall infrastructure within the European Union and Russia, a consortium of industry representatives HeERO (Harmonized eCall European Pilot) was created in 2011.

Kazakhstan

An analogue of the ERA-GLONASS system called “EVAC” is being developed in Kazakhstan - an emergency call in case of accidents and disasters

. It will operate using signals from GPS and GLONASS satellite navigation systems. It is planned to equip passenger cars weighing over 2.5 tons, buses, trucks and special vehicles for transporting dangerous goods with the on-board system from 2016, and from 2022 - all other vehicles.

Japan

Since the mid-1980s, an intelligent transport system has been launched on all roads in the country, designed to fully automate traffic management. All vehicles began to be equipped with special on-board navigation and communication equipment, which provides control over the location and condition of the vehicle. The transmission of information and control signals, as well as duplex communication with the driver, is carried out by a quick response dispatch service called ECall. As a result of the successful operation of the system, mortality on Japanese roads has decreased significantly, in 2009 it amounted to 5 thousand people. The country's authorities plan to reduce the death toll to zero.

USA

Since 2001, the country's authorities have implemented the E911 project, with the help of which data on the location of the phone is automatically transmitted when calling the rescue service. A continuation of the development of the project was the introduction of the NG9-1-1 program since 2006, according to which every victim has the opportunity to use any means of communication to connect with the rescue service operator, who in turn can receive location data from landline and mobile phones, as well as automatic sensors triggered in case of accidents. In 2010, the system was tested and began to be implemented everywhere.

Brazil

In Brazil, the state project SIMRAV is being implemented - a comprehensive system for monitoring and registering vehicles

. Initially, the service was created as an anti-theft system, since the country ranks first in the world in vehicle thefts. It was planned to equip all cars assembled in Brazil and imported with user terminals from 2013, while the launch of the system was postponed 8 times before.

UAE

Starting in 2022, new models of all vehicles arriving in the UAE must be equipped with an eCall system in accordance with the standards of the UAE's national Telecommunications, Information Technology and Mass Communications Authority (ESMA).