Rx Software Identification Number (RXSWIN) definition
Rx Software Identification Number (RXSWIN) means a dedicated identifier, defined by the vehicle manufacturer, representing information about the type approval relevant software of the Electronic Control System contributing to the Regulation N° X type approval relevant characteristics of the vehicle.
Rx Software Identification Number (RXSWIN) means a dedicated identifier, defined by the vehicle manufacturer, representing information about the type approval relevant software of the Electronic Control System contributing to the Regulation N° X type approval relevant characteristics of the vehicle. Its purpose is to provide a means to reference what software is present within a vehicle type, for example firmware on ECU’s and to provide a means to identify when there has been a software update which affects a given type designation. Where an extension is approved the reference number for that type designation should change. An example would be a software update affecting an ECU used in a braking system resulting in an extension being provide would necessitate a new version number for the RXSWIN of the braking system.