Eaton EVT-300, Driver Instructions

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Component Description
Side Sensor (Optional)
The Side Sensor is also a radar device that senses objects from two (2) to ten
(10) feet (.6 - 3 m) from the side of the vehicle in a blind spot area on either
side of the vehicle. This information is provided to the Central Processing Unit
for processing, lighting of appropriate indicator lamps, and sounding of
appropriate alarms. Side sensors are generally mounted on the right side of
the vehicle, at or near a blind spot area (see figure 2). The vehicle can be con-
figured to have a Side Sensor on each side, left or right, or have two sensors
located on the same side.
Side Sensor Display (Optional)
The Side Sensor Display contains red and yellow indicator lights that indicate
whether or not the Side Sensor is detecting an object. The yellow indicator
light is on when there is no object within the Side Sensor detection zone.
When the Side Sensor detects an object, the red indicator light illuminates and
the yellow indicator lights goes off. The red light also illuminates when the
Side Sensor has failed. The red and yellow lights may illuminate together dur-
ing system start-up, and in certain heavy rain conditions. The Side Sensor
may not be able to detect in heavy rain. A light sensor in the Side Sensor dis-
play adjusts indicator brightness with changes in ambient light.
The Side Sensor Display is generally mounted to the right side A-pillar (See
figure 2) on the inside of the vehicle, easy visible by the driver, and usually
along the same line of sight as the side mirror.
Figure 2
Central
Processing Unit
Antenna
Assembly
Side Sensor
Display
Side
Sensor
Driver
Display Unit
P2 P2