WABCO TAILGUARD, Manual

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Observe the following safety instructions for handling cables:
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Water that enters the cable core or cable sleeve can damage electronic
control units. Cables with open ends should therefore always be
connected in the driver’s cab to ensure that no water can enter them.
Where this is not possible, use a suitable cable joint box, e.g. AK 190. This
applies in particular when using the prepared brake interface on the
Daimler Econic Euro6.
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Plan your installation position so that cables cannot become kinked.
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Fasten the cables and connectors so that the plug connections are not
subjected to any tensile stress or lateral forces.
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Never route cables over sharp edges or in the vicinity of aggressive media
(e.g. acids).
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Route the cable to the connections so that no water can enter the
connector.
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Fasten the cable ties so that the cable is not damaged.
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When using tools, please note the instructions of the cable-tie
manufacturer.
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If the cables are too long, do not wind them up but lay them in loops.
Observe the following safety instructions for handling ultrasonic sensors:
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The surface to which the ultrasonic sensor is mounted must be even and
must be at least 2 mm larger than the ultrasonic sensor (this is required
to protect the drainage holes in the rear against direct high-pressure
cleaning).
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Ultrasonic sensors must not to be mounted in a U-profile because this
could cause reflections. WABCO recommends to mount the ultrasonic
sensors mechanically protected to avoid damage.
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The ability to detect objects largely depends on the ultrasonic sensors'
positioning on the vehicle. Make sure that the ultrasonic sensors are
installed at a height of at least 40 cm.
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No other vehicle components should be installed within the ultrasonic
sensor's range of vision.
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The rate of detection depends on object surfaces:
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Ultrasound is best reflected by smooth surfaces that are positioned at a
right angle to the sound's direction.
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Small and unfavourable surfaces such as meshed structures, furry
or hairy surfaces at an oblique angle to the sound's direction are not
detected so easily.
Safety information