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Figure 12 – Radar Sensor Detection Zone
Figure 13 – Operator Display Unit Indicators
OPERATOR DISPLAY UNIT INDICATORS
The Bendix
™
BlindSpotter
®
Radar system assists the driver
by giving audible and visual alerts from the Operator Display
Unit (ODU).
See Figure 13
.
• Visual Warning:
Two LED indicators on the ODU
display the status of the side radar sensor. The yellow
LED indicates that the system is active, but no objects
are detected. The red LED indicates the system detects
an object.
• Audible Warning:
A warning tone is emitted from the
ODU when the turn signal is active on the side with the
radar sensor and if the sensor detects a large metallic
object.
• Volume Control:
The ODU has three volume alert
levels: low, medium, and high.
• Ambient Light Detector:
The ODU automatically
adjusts the LED brightness for the surrounding light.
• DIU Self-Test:
If the system stops working, both the
red and yellow LEDs on the ODU stay on to alert the
driver.
TESTING THE INSTALLATION
The Bendix
™
BlindSpotter
®
system operates differently
than other collision warning systems. When testing the
installation, it is important to fully understand the alerts
and warnings
.
1. Park the vehicle in an area with no metallic objects
within 15 feet of the sensor being inspected.
2. Turn the ignition ON and wait for the system self-check
to complete.
3. Activate the turn signal towards the side being tested.
4. Use a metallic object at least one foot by one foot to
test the effective detection zone.
NOTE:
The alert tone will sound once for each operation of
the turn signal. Have an assistant cancel and re-apply the
turn signal as the metallic object is moved into the detection
zone from the side, front and back.
See Figure 12.
The red LED should remain illuminated while the object
is within the detection zone. The zone should be 10 feet
from the vehicle directly in line with the sensor, and 6 feet
towards the front and back of the vehicle.
If the zone is not as expected, inspect the mounting location
for any obstructions. Check for vehicle trim damage and/or
loose brackets. Repair or relocate the sensor as needed.
See the Service Data Sheet SD-61-4933
for information
about the clearance zone around the sensor and in cases of
no detection or continuous detection by the radar sensor. If
testing the radar sensor in certain unusual traffic or roadway
conditions, the systems may issue a false alert.
Use a metallic object at least 1 ft. x 1 ft.
to test the detection zone
Approximate
Detection Zone
10 ft.
(3 m.)
12 ft.
(4 m.)
12 ft.
(4 m.)
Volume Control Button
Red LED: Alert;
Object Detected
Ambient Light Sensor
(Automatically Dims LEDs)
Yellow LED: Standby;
No Object Detected
Radar Sensor Substitution
Install only radar sensors with recommended service
replacements, as provided by Bendix. Contact the Bendix
Tech Team at 1-800-AIR-BRAKE (1-800-247-2725), option
2, to request part number assistance.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC (Federal
Communications Commission) rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference; and (2) this device must be able to
accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. Any interference that
may be caused should be reported to the local FCC field
office or to the Federal Communications Commission;
Enforcement Bureau; 445 12th Street S.W.; Room 7-C485;
Washington, DC 20054.
