How ESS warns drivers behind you about emergency braking

The ESS Emergency Brake Warning System is a special system that informs drivers of emergency braking by the vehicle in front. Alert about sudden deceleration of a vehicle helps motorists avoid an accident, and in some cases can save the lives of road users. Let's look at the operating principle of the ESS (Emergency Stop Signal System) system, its main advantages, and also find out which manufacturers integrate this option into their cars.

Principle of operation

On the left - the hazard lights are turned on manually, on the right - the hazard lights are turned on by the ESS system. The
warning system for the driver of a vehicle behind during emergency braking has the following principle of operation. Every time the vehicle decelerates, the emergency brake sensor compares the force with which the driver presses the brake pedal with a default threshold value. Exceeding the designated limit activates not only the brake lights during braking, but also the hazard lights, which begin to flash rapidly. This way, drivers following a car that suddenly stops know in advance that they need to brake immediately, otherwise they risk getting into an accident.

The additional indication of alarm signals is switched off after the driver releases the brake pedal. The emergency braking alert is fully automatic and the driver does not take any action.

Emergency Brake Warning System

Modern cars are constantly being equipped with a certain set of functionality. These include the ESS emergency braking warning system. By the way, not all car enthusiasts know about such a system. By the way, it is not installed on all cars.

What do you mean by emergency braking? From the point of view of the Traffic Rules, this is a sharp decrease in the speed of a vehicle in emergency or other unforeseen situations on the road while driving.

In driving practice, the most common situations when the brake pedal suddenly goes “to the floor” are:

• sudden braking of the vehicle in front;
• the appearance of obstacles, interference, damage on the road surface that were previously invisible (the situation is not uncommon for Russian roads);
• vehicle malfunction (engine stalling, control problems, tire breakdown, etc.);
• emergency situation in the cabin (fire, deterioration in the health of the driver and passengers, problems with pets);
• creation of emergency situations.

In the practice of every driver, emergency braking situations have occurred more than once. Such situations are especially dangerous in conditions of heavy traffic at high speeds (on highways, in megacities). In this case, a dozen or two cars can be involved in an accident. In case of emergency braking after a driver following, it takes at least 0.3 seconds to make a decision. When traffic density is high, this is usually not enough.

The emergency braking warning system is more effective for vehicles located further away from the one braking. First, they realize that something is wrong on the road. Secondly, they probably start to slow down in advance.

How does the Brake Warning system work?

First of all, I would like to point out that different vehicles use different types of warning lights. These are standard car light signals, but operating in a non-standard mode, namely:

1. Rapid flashing of the hazard warning lights.

This warning method was chosen by the manufacturers of FORD, OPEL, BMW, and some French. For cars with good LED turn signals, this flashing is quite effective. For cars with conventional incandescent lamps, frequent blinking is perceived much worse. In addition, in many countries, hazard warning lights while driving are perceived as a sign of greeting or gratitude.

2. Flashing stops.

Used on some Volkswagen and Volvo cars. Feet are more visible. But in driving practice, many motorists often brake in a jerky manner, so such blinking may not be regarded as an emergency brake signal, but simply as a “game” with the brake pedal.

Device and main components

The ess vehicle emergency braking warning system consists of the following components:

• Emergency braking sensor. Every deceleration of the car is monitored by an emergency braking sensor. If the set limit is exceeded (if the car brakes too sharply), a signal is sent to the actuators.
• Brake system. A sharply pressed brake pedal, in fact, is the initiator of a control signal for the actuators. In this case, the alarm system will stop working only after the driver releases the brake pedal.
• Actuators (alarm systems). The ESS system uses hazard lights or brake lights as actuators, and less commonly, fog lights.

ESS File Types

ESS Master File Association

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The ESS file saves game progress, a file that stores the player's gameplay related to The Elder Scrolls (TES) first-person role-playing games, including Skyrim (TES 5), Oblivion (TES 4), and Morrowind (TES 3).

Software that opens The Elder Scrolls Saved Game:

Skyrim VR, developed by Bethesda Softworks

Compatible with:

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, developed by Bethesda Softworks

Compatible with:

The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, developed by Bethesda Softworks

Compatible with:

Other ESS file associations

.ESS

A standard spreadsheet format associated with EasySpreadsheet, a part of EasyOffice software that was developed by E-PRESS Corp.

Programs that open EasySpreadsheet Spreadsheet files:

EasyOffice, developer - E-Press Corporation

Compatible with:

.ESS

Saved styles are created in EXP, a scientific word processor used to produce technical documentation for the Microsoft Windows system.

Programs that open EXP Style Sheet files:

EXP; The Scientific Word Processor, developed by Symbol Dynamics LLC

Compatible with:

.ESS

The ESS file is associated with Ekahau Survey Site, a software tool for IT managers, wireless engineers and Wi-Fi specialists who plan, implement and troubleshoot Wi-Fi networks. ESS files are binary containers that contain all design data related to a wireless site survey.

Programs that open Ekahau Site Survey Binary Container files:

Ekahau Site Survey (ESS), developed by Ekahau

Compatible with:

.ESS

Character search for data files associated with, the client will solve the trading software for Microsoft Windows used to analyze market data in real time.

Programs that open eSignal Symbol Search Files:

eSignal, developer - Interactive Data Corporation

Compatible with:

Application

Many automakers integrate ESS into their cars. However, the notification system is implemented differently by all companies. The difference is that manufacturers may use different signaling devices. For example, car hazard lights are included in the emergency braking warning system of the following brands: Opel, Peugeout, Ford, Citroen, Hyundai, BMW, Mitsubishi, KIA. Volvo and Volkswagen have brake lights. Mercedes vehicles alert drivers with three signaling devices: brake lights, hazard lights and fog lights.

Ideally, ESS should be integrated into every vehicle. It is not particularly complicated, but it brings enormous benefits to participants in the movement. Thanks to the warning system, drivers manage to avoid many collisions on the roads every day. After all, even short, intense braking with ESS does not go unnoticed.

Self-installation of the ESS system

If your car does not have an ESS system, do not despair (just kidding). It can be installed as additional equipment. A set of additional equipment is usually called the Spider ESS type. It looks something like this.

It is connected via wiring to:

• emergency electrical equipment;
• stop chains;
• "mass" of the car;
• +12 V (preferably through the ignition switch contact group).

The connection diagram (for Mobile Electronics Spider ESS) is shown in the figure below.

Connecting such a device yourself is easy, even for an inexperienced electrician. The main thing is not to mix up the power circuits, so as not to damage the standard equipment of the car, strictly follow the instructions supplied with the additional equipment. After connecting the device, it usually requires adaptation. In the case of Mobile Electronics Spider ESS, the sequence of operations is simple:

• turn on the ignition;
• Press the brake 6 times (in 10 seconds);
• drive a car using emergency braking;
• Press the brake 5 times to save the settings.

EMERGENCY LIGHTS

Hazard warning lights are designed to warn other road users of the danger that your vehicle may pose. When turned on, all direction indicators begin to flash. Turn on your hazard warning lights when your car is stopped on the road or parked on the side of the road. This will alert drivers of other cars to the obstruction your vehicle is causing and allow them to pass you safely. Do not use the hazard warning lights while the vehicle is moving.

To turn on the hazard warning lights, press the button located on the upper casing of the steering column (see figure). To turn off the hazard warning lights, press the button again.

NOTE

Continuous operation of the hazard warning lights with the engine off will result in the battery being discharged.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantage of Brake Assistant is significant assistance to the driver in the event of an unforeseen and dangerous situation. The system is most effective at speeds up to 30 km/h.

Such equipment, even if it does not have time to completely stop the car, warns the driver in advance and significantly reduces the speed of the car in the event of a collision.

The disadvantages include:

• when driving 40 km/h. and the system does not have time to stop the car completely;
• the system’s reaction only to stationary and moving traffic in the same direction;
• the system’s response to vehicles preparing for a maneuver ahead and moving in the adjacent lane.

ESS File Summary

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We have seven existing software programs associated with ESS files (usually software from Bethesda Softworks known as Skyrim VR), and they can be categorized under the five main file types. Traditionally these files are in The Elder Scrolls Saved Game format.

Most ESS files are Game Files, but they can also be Spreadsheet Files or Text Files.

You can view ESS files using the Windows, Xbox 360, and Xbox One operating systems. They are typically found on desktop computers (and some mobile devices) and allow you to view and sometimes edit these files.

The popularity rating of ESS files is "Low", which means that these files are rare.