Performance Electronics & Systems Integration Policy
1. Purpose and Scope
This Policy explains how KWR approaches design, integration, installation, programming, documentation, validation, and support of performance electronics and integrated vehicle systems.
2. Engineering Philosophy
Successful electronics integration begins with system engineering rather than component installation. Wiring, programming, and hardware installation are implementation of an engineered solution - not the engineering itself. KWR seeks systems that are reliable, serviceable, scalable, and appropriate for the intended use.
3. Guiding Principles
- Engineering before assembly;
- System architecture before component selection;
- Reliability before unnecessary complexity;
- Documentation is part of the finished product where appropriate;
- Future serviceability is a design requirement;
- Expansion should be considered whenever reasonably practical.
4. Scope of Services
- Standalone ECUs;
- PDM and power-distribution systems;
- CAN bus integration;
- Dash displays and data acquisition;
- Sensors and GPS;
- Driver controls and switch panels;
- Wiring-harness integration;
- Motorsports electronics, telemetry, cameras, and custom control systems.
5. Mandatory Project Disclosure
Customers must disclose known modifications, existing electronic systems, previous wiring changes, aftermarket equipment, software changes, and other information reasonably relevant to the project. Understanding future plans can allow KWR to reserve capacity, choose scalable architecture, and reduce later rework.
6. Engineering Baseline
Before engineering begins, KWR may document existing Vehicle Configuration, electronic systems, wiring, communication networks, module inventory, software versions, sensors, Customer objectives, future expansion plans, and operational requirements.
7. System Documentation
When appropriate to the Scope of Work, Project Deliverables may include wiring diagrams, connector and pin information, fuse allocation, CAN information, configuration settings, module identification, programming notes, and service recommendations. Documentation may require revision if the system later changes.
8. System Validation
Validation may include functional testing, CAN communication verification, sensor checks, input/output testing, power distribution verification, programming checks, data acquisition verification, fault monitoring, diagnostics, and controlled operational testing. Some functions cannot be safely or legally validated on public roads. Appropriate alternatives may include controlled testing, chassis dynamometer work, Customer-assisted evaluation, or separately contracted track validation.
9. Original System Configuration and Changes
KWR's validation, programming, and documentation are based on the Original System Configuration established at completion. Changes to wiring, modules, sensors, power distribution, communication networks, software, firmware, or accessories may affect compatibility and require new engineering, programming, documentation, validation, or troubleshooting. These are generally separately billable Services unless otherwise agreed.
10. Quality Control and Customer Orientation
Before completion, KWR may perform Quality Control inspections appropriate to the work. When appropriate, KWR will explain operation of newly installed systems, controls, interfaces, maintenance considerations, and other information reasonably necessary for effective use.
11. Intellectual Property and Serviceability
Customers may use KWR-provided technical deliverables for legitimate operation, maintenance, repair, modification, and support of the Vehicle or Project for which they were supplied, including providing relevant documentation to future technicians or service providers. KWR retains ownership of its Background Intellectual Property, internal methods, templates, and proprietary engineering materials unless a Separate Written Agreement expressly provides otherwise.
12. Administration
Custom-development ownership, licensing, exclusivity, source materials, reproduction rights, or commercial-use rights may be separately negotiated in an applicable Statement of Work or Separate Written Agreement.