FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS OF A POWER WINDOW SIMULATOR FOR LIGHT VEHICLE

Abstract

The limitations on using actual vehicles in the learning and testing process—due to high costs and the risk of damage—have driven the need to develop a simulator capable of supporting practical training safely and efficiently. This study aims to design and build a Power Window system simulator for light vehicles to aid in the learning process and understanding of how Power Window systems in vehicles operate. The methods used include system requirements analysis, hardware and software design, as well as testing and evaluation of the simulator’s performance. The results show that the developed simulator is capable of accurately replicating the basic functions of a Power Window system, including controlling the up-and-down movement of the window via a switch, responding to abnormal conditions such as obstructions in the window track, and integrating with the vehicle’s safety systems. Consequently, this simulator is expected to enhance students’ practical understanding and technical skills in the field of Power Window systems for light vehicles.

Keterbatasan penggunaan kendaraan asli dalam proses pembelajaran dan pengujian akibat tingginya biaya serta risiko kerusakan mendorong perlunya pengembangan simulator yang mampu mendukung kegiatan praktik secara aman dan efisien. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan membangun simulator sistem Power Window pada kendaraan ringan untuk membantu proses pembelajaran dan pemahaman tentang cara kerja sistem Power Window pada kendaraan. Metode yang digunakan meliputi analisis kebutuhan sistem, perancangan perangkat keras dan perangkat lunak, serta pengujian dan evaluasi kinerja simulator. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa simulator yang dibangun mampu mereplikasi fungsi dasar sistem Power Window secara akurat, termasuk kontrol naik-turun kaca jendela melalui sakelar, respons terhadap kondisi abnormal seperti hambatan pada jalur jendela, serta integrasi dengan sistem keamanan kendaraan. Dengan demikian, simulator ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan pemahaman praktis dan keterampilan teknis mahasiswa dalam bidang sistem Power Window kendaraan ringan.