ZF enables trailer manufacturers to meet UN/ECE R156 requirements with ease, offering a comprehensive, customer-focused solution backed by deep industry expertise.
As a leader in trailer technology, we have already met the rigorous ISO 24089 standards for software update engineering, delivering safe and legally compliant solutions.
A Comprehensive Toolkit for Trailer Manufacturers to Master Software Updates with Confidence
With its modular design, customers can choose the tools and services they need, enabling safe software updates, while making compliance streamlined and efficient - a game-changer for trailer manufacturers.
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To support trailer OEMs in navigating the complexities of UN/ECE R156, ZF offers comprehensive consulting services to provide the necessary advice and ongoing guidance during the implementation of the needed processes and solutions.
ZF’s SCALAR Software Manager is a cloud-based, ISO 24089-certified platform for managing software updates in commercial vehicles. It enables the tracking, recording, and verification of software and hardware versions for all UN/ECE R156 relevant devices, while helping to simplify the execution of regular audits, certification renewals and technical inspections.
ZF [pro]Diagnostics, software platform for diagnosing and parameterizing of ZF devices, serves as an interface to the ZF’s SCALAR Software Manager to enable automated software status checks, safe updates and related documentations in compliance with UN/ECE R156.
A sophisticated handbook describing the mandatory processes, roles, and measures for trailer manufacturers, suppliers, and workshops is supplemented with exemplary templates and useful checklists, aiming to help trailer manufacturers understand their obligations according to UN/ECE R156.
A rigorous ISO 24089 certification for software update engineering confirms, ZF’s trailer products included in the SUMS Service Suite are fully aligned with UN/ECE R156 requirements, covering technologies such as:
Effortless Compliance for Trailer Manufacturers
ZF CVS sets a new industry benchmark to help trailer manufacturers comply with UN/ECE R156 Regulation
‘Peace of Mind’ for Trailer Manufacturers
ZF CVS is the first tier-1 supplier to the commercial vehicle industry serving trailer manufacturer to pass the stringent audits required for ISO 24089 certification, validating its excellence in automotive software update engineering.
The gained certificate provides strong proof-point for trailer manufacturers to trust ZF’s new SUMS Service Suite to achieve and maintain UN/ECE R156 compliance.
As CV trailers become increasingly equipped with advanced electronics, the need for secure, traceable software updates has become critical for enhancing vehicle safety, optimizing performance, and protecting against cyber threats.
To address this, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN/ECE) introduced the UN/ECE R156 , focusing on Software Updates and Software Update Management Systems (SUMS) for vehicles, including trailers.
To comply with UN/ECE R156, trailer manufacturers are mandated to implement a Software Update Management System (SUMS) within a defined timeline.
This goes beyond just a dedicated software solution; it requires a structured, well-documented process for managing software updates, along with regular audits and certification renewal every three years.
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