Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems BACKSPOTTER - Manual (Page 15)

Installation
Initial System Power-Up
Once the Bendix ™ BackSpotter ® system is installed, power should be applied to test
correct system operation. Upon power-up, the driver display unit will go through a
self-test by fl ashing all LEDs. When the system is operating correctly in an open fi eld
with no obstructions, the green power LED will be the only light illuminated. If any/
all of the detection (yellow) LEDs are lit, check for any obstruction which may be
detected by the sensor.
If the system is malfunctioning, all of the LEDs (yellow and green) will be fl ashing
and the buzzer will be sounding.
Function Test
1. Before testing the sensor, make sure the sensor has a clear view of sight.
The recommended test area is 18 ft. (6 m) wide by 18 ft. (6 m) deep from
the rear of the vehicle.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface. Block the wheels and keep the parking
brakes applied at all times.
3. Power up the Bendix ™ BackSpotter ® system by turning the vehicle
ignition to on (DO NOT START THE ENGINE) and placing the vehicle’s
transmission in reverse.
If it is necessary to start the engine to place the transmission in reverse, turn
the engine off before testing the sensor. NEVER allow someone behind the
vehicle while the engine is running and the transmission is in reverse.
4. Verify the green LED on the rear sensor display is on and the unit
indicates NO objects are detected. If the display indicates object
detection, make sure the area around the sensor is clear and the sensor
mounting is appropriate.
5. Have an assistant test the sensor detection by holding a metallic test
target (minimum 10 in. x 10 in. [25 cm x 25 cm]) 6 ft. (2 m) from the sensor.
Keeping the target aimed directly at the sensor, move 6 ft. (2 m) to the left
and then 6 ft. (2 m) to the right, verifying that the sensor detects the target
all three locations. (See the illustration on the next page.)
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