Haldex EB+ Soft Docking, Installation Manual

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EB+ Soft Docking Installation guide
47 2020 Innovative Vehicle Solutions
Except for a complete failure of the system the
following situations can lead to an erroneous signal.
The reason for this is that in these cases, the physical
limits of the ultrasonic sound are exceeded.
If the trailer is driven at an angle to the dock, it is
possible for the sensor not to detect the dock.
Caution with ramps with floors that point out from the
main body.
Attention: It is the driver’s responsibility to manoeuvre
safely.
Ramps with curtains require special attention:
a) The material of the curtains can absorb the
ultrasonic, this means that the reflected sound is too
weak for the sensor to detect.
b) If the curtain is deformed, so that the ultrasonic
signal could be absorbed.
Some materials like textiles weaken the ultrasonic
signals, significantly reducing the sensing distance.
a b