Bendix-commercial-vehicle-systems BlindSpotter SD User Manual

1SD-61-4933ApproximateDetection ZoneSensorExamples of Sensor Locations15 ft. (5 m.)10 ft.(3 m.)FIGURE 2 - BENDIX™ BLINDSPOTTER® RADAR SENSOR DETECTION

103.2 TROUBLESHOOTING WIRING HARNESSESFIGURE 8 - HARNESS ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM.All wire harness connectors must be properly seated to maintain environme

113.3 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TROUBLESHOOTING PRE-TESTSUse the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended procedures to make repairs as needed.Re-run the power-up

123.4 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY TROUBLESHOOTING: POWER-UP SEQUENCERepair/replace the harness. Reconnect all connectors.Re-run the power-up test.Repair/repla

13YES(With power OFF.) Disconnect the harness at the Operator Display Unit (J1). Power ON. Measure the voltage between Pins 1 and 2 of the harness c

143.6 TROUBLESHOOTING WHEN THE ALERT TONE IS NOT FUNCTIONINGRepair the wiring harness. Re-test the detection zone (Section 3.7)Re-run the power-up t

153.7 TROUBLESHOOTING THE DETECTION ZONEIf the zone is not as expected, inspect the mounting location for any obstructions, vehicle trim damage, loos

163.8 TROUBLESHOOTING WHEN NO OBJECTS ARE BEING DETECTEDPlace a metallic object (at least one (1) foot by one (1) foot in size) directly in front of

173.9 TROUBLESHOOTING WHEN OBJECTS ARE CONTINUOUSLY BEING DETECTEDInspect for potential detection interference by vehicle trim, etc. If necessary, u

18PAGE INDEX1.0 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41.1 Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19NOTES WARNINGThe driver is always responsible for the control and safe operation of the vehicle at all times. The Bendix™ BlindSpotter® system does

2 WARNINGThe driver is always responsible for the control and safe operation of the vehicle at all times. The Bendix™ BlindSpotter® Radar system does

20SD-61-4933 © 2013 Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, a member of the Knorr-Bremse Group. 11/13. All Rights Reserved. Trademark acknowledgemen

3GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINESWARNING! PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONSTO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH:When working on or around a vehicle, the

422"(558.8mm)18"(457.2mm)48"(1219.2mm)14"(355.6mm)• An audible warning: When the vehicle’s turn signal is active and the sensor

5Parallel with the GroundFIGURE 5 - INSTALLATION OF SENSOR1.4 OPERATOR DISPLAY UNIT MOUNTINGThe Bendix BlindSpotter Operator Display Unit (ODU) shoul

61.5 WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN USING THE BENDIX™ BLINDSPOTTER® SYSTEMTables 1 and 2 illustrate what to expect from the Bendix™ BlindSpotter® system in vari

7 Due to inherent limitations of radar technology, the Bendix™ BlindSpotter® technology — on rare occasions — may not detect sizable, metallic (radar-

82.0 MAINTENANCE SECTIONMaintenance Section Index2.1 Equipment Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82.2 Preventive Maintenance. . . . . . . . .

93.0 INTRODUCTION TO TROUBLESHOOTING SECTIONThis section introduces initial steps to accurately troubleshoot the Bendix™ BlindSpotter® system.Bendix