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SM0974205 A 09
System manual
2. Introduction
The MirrorEye system is a camera monitoring system, designed
to replace conventional class II and class IV rear-view mirrors on
vehicles. The MirrorEye MP system complies with the regulations
as described in R46R6.
System Description
The function of the MirrorEye system is to provide the operator
with the legally required class II, IV fields of view. See Figure 1.
Class II
In accordance with R46R6, a class II field of view for the main rear-
view device provides the operator rear vision along the length of
the vehicle towards the horizon.
Class IV
In accordance with R46R6, a class IV field of view for the wide-an-
gle view device provides the operator wide-angle rear vision along
the length of the vehicle.
2.1. Surveillance camera.
The suffix “+ S” denotes mechanical variants of the camera
housing that allow the use of a standalone surveillance camera.
This camera has to comply to the 2.5mm radius requirement of the
R46R6. This surveillance camera is not included in this certifica-
tion.
Driver
Ocular
Points
Driver
Ocular
Points
4m
Class IV
Class II
Class V
30m
1m
Ground level
Ground level
1m
15m
4,5m
25m
10m
1,5m
Ground level
Ground level
5m
2m
1
1,75m
3m
R=2m
4,5m
Larger Required View
Existing Class V Mirror View
Driver
Ocular
Points
Figure 1