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Use and storage  of the 

manual

This assembly manual makes the safe and 

efficient installation and commissioning of 

the RightViu Turn Assist system possible.

The fitter must read through and 

understand this manual before starting 

work. A pre-requisite for safe work is 

compliance with all safety information and 

instructions provided in this manual. In 

addition, the local occupational protection 

regulations and general safety regulations 

for the specific work area apply.

Images in this manual are for general 

understanding and may deviate from the 

actual version used. The operating manual 

makes the safe and efficient use of the 

RightViu Turn Assist system possible. The 

operating manual is part of the product. The 

driver must be provided with the operating 

manual after commissioning. The operating 

manual must be stored in the direct vicinity 

of RightViu and must be accessible to the 

driver at all times. The driver must read 

through this manual and have familiarised 

himself with the system.before driving with 

it for the first time. A pre-requisite for safe 

application is compliance with all the safety 

information and instructions provided in the 

operating manual.

Limitation of liability

Continental shall not be liable for the 

improper installation or use of the Turn 

Assist system or for malfunctions caused by 

the purchaser's other systems.

In particular, Continental shall not be liable 

for assembly or connection errors and for 

damage caused by mechanical influences 

or overvoltage. If not otherwise agreed, 

in particular in individual contractual 

agreements, the following applies to 

Continental’s liability: 

Continental shall be liable for claims for 

damages – for any legal reason – under 

fault-based liability for intentional actions 

and gross negligence.

In case of simple negligence, Continental 

INFORMATION ON THIS MANUAL

Summary of Contents for RightViu

Page 1: ...RightViu ...

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Page 3: ...erview 21 Preparation 22 Assemble the radar housing 23 Mount and set on the vehicle 27 Installation and setting 28 Mount the steering angle sensor 30 Mount the signal box 35 ECU installation 36 Commissioning 38 Operation 39 Maintenance servicing 44 Troubleshooting 45 Warranty 45 Shutdown and disassembly of RightViu 45 Disposal 45 Tightening torques 46 Connection diagram 48 ...

Page 4: ... stored in the direct vicinity of RightViu and must be accessible to the driver at all times The driver must read through this manual and have familiarised himself with the system before driving with it for the first time A pre requisite for safe application is compliance with all the safety information and instructions provided in the operating manual Limitation of liability Continental shall not...

Page 5: ...lity shall be limited to reimbursing foreseeable typical damages These limitations of liability shall also apply to breaches of duty or in favour of personnel for whose violations Continental is liable under the law They shall not apply if anyone intentionally conceals a defect or expressly provides a guarantee of a particular characteristic and shall not apply to any claims under the Product Liab...

Page 6: ...it is not avoided WARNING This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation that can result in severe injury or death or severe injuries if it is not avoided CAUTION This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation that can result in minor or slight injuries if it is not avoided NOTE This combination of symbol and signal wo...

Page 7: ... to avoid accidents during right turns RightViu can be retrofit to the following vehicle classes N2 and N3 trucks M2 and M3 buses The system can be operated under all vehicle load conditions Proper use also includes compliance with all information provided in the installation and operating manuals Any use other than or beyond the proper use shall be considered misuse Proper use and misuse The foll...

Page 8: ...in this manual the safety accident prevention and environmental protection regulations valid for the area of application of the vehicle must also be heeded RightViu is an assistant system and does not exempt the driver from using the vehicle mirrors NOTE The assembly and installation of RightViu may only be carried out by trained personnel WARNING Danger in case of improper use Misusing RightViu m...

Page 9: ...HOES Safety shoes protect wearers feet against crushing falling parts and sliding on slippery surfaces WARNING Risk of death due to insufficient qualifications If insufficiently qualified personnel carry out work on the vehicle they may face a risk of death They may also cause significant property damage Only allow personnel with the qualifications indicated in the individual chapters to complete ...

Page 10: ...00 Radar base plate 28 0160 2003 3 00 Pivoted joint 28 0160 2028 3 00 Bracket with clamp 28 0160 2005 3 00 Ball holder G20 28 0160 2004 3 00 1 2 3 4 7 8 5 Pipe clamp 28 0160 2006 3 00 6 Steering angle sensor 28 0160 2008 3 00 SCOPE OF DELIVERY PARTS LIST ...

Page 11: ...0160 2012 3 00 Connection cable for ECU controller 28 0160 2013 3 00 11 15 14 10 Connection cable for steering angle sensor 28 0160 2014 3 00 16 9 12 13 ECU controller 28 0160 2010 3 00 Fillister head screw DIN 912 M5x12 V2A 28 0160 2015 3 00 Spring washer DIN 6796 5 V2A 28 0160 2016 3 00 SCOPE OF DELIVERY PARTS LIST ...

Page 12: ...ut 28 0160 2018 3 00 Rubber grommet for radar cable 28 0160 2019 3 00 19 18 Sealing cord Ejot screw STP39 3 x 10 for plastic 28 0160 2017 3 00 17 20 Radar sensor 28 0160 0002 3 00 Assembly materials 21 SCOPE OF DELIVERY PARTS LIST ...

Page 13: ...13 Operating instructions 28 0190 6301 1 Check list 28 0190 6201 1 Assembly manual 28 0190 6101 1 German type approval ...

Page 14: ...2 60 Current power intake 10 mA Operating voltage 10 30 DC Degree of contamination Inductive proximity sensors are designed for contamination level 3 Working distance 0 5 7 mm Switching distance 7 mm Switching status Highly active Designation Value Digital outputs 8 2 5A max 5A Digital inputs 8 resistance 2 5 3k Ohm frequency 6kHz Protection class IP52 Ambient temperature storage temperature 40 C ...

Page 15: ...aximum detection range 0 20 250 m far range 0 20 70 m 100 m 0 45 near range 0 20 20 m 60 near range Operating temperature 40 C 85 C Storage temperature 40 C 90 C Protection class IP 6k 9k dust high pressure washing IP 6k7 10 cm under water Ice water shock testing salt spray resistant mixed gas EN 60068 2 60 Current power intake 6 6 W 550 mA Rated voltage 12 V 24 V Power supply 8 0 V 32 V DC Radar ...

Page 16: ...lists are described in the following text as valid objects 1 2 3 4 5 NOTE If you find damage Do not operate RightViu Please contact your dealer promptly 1 Radar sensor with housing 2 Speed signal 3 Steering angle sensor 4 Right turn signal 5 Signal box with signal lamp and buzzer DETECTION SYSTEM OVERVIEW ...

Page 17: ...rtal danger due to improper work Installation and commissioning errors may result in life threatening injuries and significant property damage Installation assembly and electrical connections may only be carried out by trained technicians and only in accordance with the information in this assembly manual CAUTION Danger of injury on sharp edges and pointed corners Sharp edges and pointed corners o...

Page 18: ...ements may be required for optimum device positioning See the replacement parts list for these additional bracket elements Select attachment options Before installing the device determine which attachment option is suitable for the vehicle There are different attachment options for the radar housing depending on the vehicle type and mirror The following attachment options are available PREPARATORY...

Page 19: ... Ø 3 3 mm drill into the mirror bracket Use the base plate 7 as a drilling template 38 30 X X C No holes need to be drilled in the mirror bracket for the ball holder G20 with pipe clamp 4 6 NOTE Before installing the radar attachment mount determine where the cables inside the mirror s electronics are located so you do not damage them C PREPARATORY WORK ...

Page 20: ...The basic alignment of the pivoted joint is designed in such a way that when the plate is attached horizontally at the base of the mirror with the long side in direction of movement the centre position of the joint is inclined 45 to the rear and 45 down Rotation of the joint in relation to the plate can be changed as required by turning the drilling template for the 4 x M4 threaded holes NOTE All ...

Page 21: ... Ball holder G20 5 Bracket 12 Radar connection cable 15 3x fillister head screw M5 x12 16 3x spring washer 17 4x screws STP39 3x10 18 Cable gland Lock nut 19 Rubber grommet 20 Radar sensor 1 2 17 20 4 12 18 19 15 16 3 5 RADAR HOUSING OVERVIEW ...

Page 22: ...s follows 1 Ensure the engine cannot be started unintentionally Remove the ignition key Disconnect the vehicle battery Torque wrench Allen key and Torx inserts Open end spanner Torx 10 screwdriver NOTE All the tightening torques required to mount RightViu can be found in the tightening torques chapter in the annex PREPARATION ...

Page 23: ...uided into the vehicle interior NOTE Before installing the radar attachment mount determine where the cables inside the mirror s electronics are located 4 The surfaces of the bearing plate 3 and housing 1 must be clean and free of soiling or grease residue during assembly Align the position of the sealing cord 21 in the housing 1 to the countersunk drilling Press onto the back of the base plate 3 ...

Page 24: ...r sleeve 19 so that the cable gland 18 is covered NOTE Pull the connection cable for the radar sensor 12 only as far through as necessary to ensure the cable is completely inside the radar housing Ensure that the connection cable for the radar sensor 12 is between the cable gland 18 and the inlet on the passenger door and that there is sufficient cable If there is not then the vehicle mirror may n...

Page 25: ...g for the radar sensor connection cable 12 into the radar sensor 20 9 Screw the radar sensor 20 with 3 spring washers 16 and 3 M5 x 12 fillister head screws 15 to the base plate 3 NOTE The lettering on the fitted radar sensor must be legible 10 Place the housing cover 2 on the radar housing 1 and press it into place 15 16 2 12 20 ASSEMBLE THE RADAR HOUSING ...

Page 26: ...screws must not be overtightened 11 Mount the housing cover 2 from the back of the radar housing 1 with 4x STP39 3x10 mounting screws 17 to the radar housing 1 Tighten the mounting screw 17 hand tight 17 ASSEMBLE THE RADAR HOUSING ...

Page 27: ...r the rubber grommet 19 at an appropriate spot on the cover of the mirror joint 3 Alignment of the radar sensor The radar s main line of sight main radar beam exits vertically from the level of the radar housing cover The radar s line of sight of the vehicle must be set using two angles Radar sensor with main line of sight 2 Crimp the pins together with the connection cable for the radar sensor 12...

Page 28: ... vehicle in order to correctly orient the mirror Use a calibrated goniometer to correctly set the angle After setting the spherical head secure it with Loctite Höhe m 40 1 3 0 X Height m 2 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0 Angle β 15 1 16 1 17 1 18 1 19 1 20 1 Angle α 40 1 Angle γ 130 1 NOTE Angle α area vehicle side to radar s line of sight Angle γ area vehicle side to area radar Height m min max INSTALLAT...

Page 29: ...Pivoted joint Attachment option 2 Pipe clamp Mark the position of the radar housing on the bracket using a coloured touch up pencil It must be labelled in both horizontal and vertical directions Secure all threaded connections using Loctite INSTALLATION AND SETTING ...

Page 30: ...re is a risk of severe skin burns Allow engines to cool down before completing work on near the engine Wear heat resistant work clothing and protective gloves max 7 mm 14 8 25m curve radius Steering angle sensor installation position 9 Steering angle sensor installation position Steering rod MOUNT THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ...

Page 31: ...steering wheel angle to the right The steering angle sensor must be mounted at a maximum distance of 7 mm from the steering arm The universal bracket must be bent and shortened if necessary during installation Torque wrench Stainless steel screws Spanner SW14 Rhodius VeryFine abrasive pad Sika Aktivator 205 Sikaflex 252 NOTE For checking we recommend marking a semi circle of 25m with chalk or adhe...

Page 32: ...gle sensor to the vehicle body using adhesive These installation materials are not included in the scope of delivery 1 Use a Rhodius VeryFine abrasive pad to roughen the surface of the bracket 2 Use Aktivator 205 or a product with the same properties to pre treat the surface of the bracket and the body surface 3 Attach the bracket to the body with Sikaflex 252 or a product with the same properties...

Page 33: ...n the union nut and press the plug connector against the sensor at the same time Plug the plug connector into the steering angle sensor 8 The arrow shows the correct coding location To ensure the required protective class is observed the union nut must be tightened with a tightening torque of between 0 6 Nm hand tight and 1 5 Nm wrench installation Construction vehicles The edge length of the coin...

Page 34: ...1 3 Pin 1 BN L BU 2 4 Pin 3 BU Output BK X Pin 2 WH Pin 4 BK Colour coding BK black BN brown BU blue WH white NOTE Install the steering angle sensor connection cable along the main wiring harness Doing so will ensure there is no danger of it tearing out if the driver cab tips Display elements on the cable plug allow installation by one person MOUNT THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ...

Page 35: ...e large number of different possible vehicles Choose the installation position as follows At least 30 to the right of the driver s line of sight The box buzzer and indicator light may not interfere with the driver s view or distract the driver We recommend attaching the signal box 11 to the A column on the passenger side at the height of the side mirror A self adhesive hook and loop strap is inclu...

Page 36: ...r allow liquids to penetrate the system DANGER Mortal danger from electric current Touching live parts poses a mortal danger from electric shock DANGER Mortal danger due to stored charge Electrical charges may be stored in electronic components These charges may remain even after the power supply has been switched off and unplugged Coming into contact with such components may result in severe or d...

Page 37: ...ws into the system when the key is removed All connections must be installed so that the electrical connections cannot come loose or be interrupted while driving Screws Nuts Crimping pliers Ring pin Screwdriver Spanner Vehicle specific fuse holder with 7 5A fuse The ends of the cables for the power supply and ground must be fitted with rings pins Use the crimping pliers for this purpose The rings ...

Page 38: ...ry according to the vehicle manufacturer s specifications Review the points in the check list when commissioning RightViu Once you have checked all the points on the check list 28 0190 6301 1 and everything is OK RightViu is ready for operation COMMISSIONING ...

Page 39: ...to drive carefully The Turn Assist cannot replace looking into your side view mirrors It may issue incorrect or false warnings Drivers must continue to assess their own driving risks and initiate safe driving manoeuvres whenever necessary DANGER Changes or manipulation of RightViu can have a negative influence on safety This may result in death severe or minor injuries personal injury to the opera...

Page 40: ...e markings After turning on the ignition check whether the warning light flashes slowly three times Check the function of the steering angle sensor See maintenance servicing chapter If it does not do so there is a fault See troubleshooting chapter Before driving RightViu is ready for operation when the vehicle ignition is turned on The indicator light will flash three times A brief warning signal ...

Page 41: ...iefly three times The warning light remains turned on Object detection NOTE The system remains inactive for other vehicle conditions such as the left turn indicator or left steering wheel angle No warnings will sound Driving Status 30km h RightViu is not active No warning is issued 30km h RightViu is active when the right turn signal is activated and or the steering wheel angle is 25m to the right...

Page 42: ...le sensor is functional Within 5 minutes of turning the steering wheel to the right Buzzer is working Brief warning signal Object detection one ore more objects are detected Continuous The first time an object is detected in the warning area Vehicle speed over 30 km h System active without detected objects in the warning area OPERATION ...

Page 43: ...a line interrupted no power supply to the Radar sensor Fast continuous flashing RightViu is deactivated when the vehicle ignition is turned off Switch off Radar sensor general error Fast permanent flashing 330ms On 330ms Off Radar sensor CAN error Medium permanent flashing 660ms On 660ms Off Vehicle CAN error Slow permanent flashing 1320ms On 1320ms Off Flashing frequencies following error message...

Page 44: ...INTENANCE WORK PERSONNEL Before each trip Visual inspection Driver Check steering angle sensor Annual Check alignment Authorised workshop As needed Clean Driver NOTE All maintenance work that may not be carried out by the driver is described in the assembly manual and may only be completed by an authorised workshops During the general inspection German MOT check the alignment of the radar housing ...

Page 45: ...aw ElektroG2 dated 24 10 2015 TROUBLESHOOTING RightViu must not be modified or repaired without authorisation WARRANTY The statutory warranty regulations apply under EU Directive 1999 44 EC In non EU countries the minimum warranty claims valid in the specific country apply SHUTDOWN AND DISASSEMBLY OF RIGHTVIU RightViu may only be shut down or disassembled by trained personnel RightViu must be shut...

Page 46: ...46 4x hand tight 2 x 4 Nm 3 x 6 Nm TIGHTENING TORQUES ...

Page 47: ...47 4 x 5 Nm 1 x 2 5 3 Nm 2 x 5 Nm 1 x 6 Nm Secure all threaded connections using Loctite 2 x 4 Nm 1 x 2 5 3 Nm TIGHTENING TORQUES ...

Page 48: ...esistor contained in the connector baud rate L 0V H 24V 21 Buzzer gnd warning lamp gnd DO9 DO10 DIN 23 DO12 signal input ECU radar ARS408 Twisted pair Twisted pair warning lamp Buzzer steering wheel sensor St L Pin2 St L Pin1 St S Pin2 St S Pin3 St R Pin 1 St R Pin3 St R Pin2 St R Pin4 pin contact of the single plugs BK BK BN BN YE YE RD RD RD OG RD WH RD YE BN BK BU GN OG BU GN BU RD BN GN BN BU ...

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Page 52: ...28 0190 6103 1 00 08 20 Continental Aftermarket Services GmbH Sodener Straße 9 65824 Schwalbach am Taunus Germany Tel 49 6196 87 0 www continental corporation com ...

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