Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems VORAD EVT-300 DRIVER INSTRUCTIONS - Manual (Page 11)

Component Description
Side Sensor (Optional)
The Side Sensor is also a radar device that senses objects from two (2) to ten (10)
feet (.6 - 3 m) from the side of the vehicle in a blind spot area on either side of the
vehicle. This information is provided to the Central Processing Unit for processing;
to activate the illumination of appropriate indicator lamps; and to sound appropriate
alarms. Side Sensor(s) are generally mounted on the right side of the vehicle, at or
near a blind spot area (see fi gure 2). The vehicle can be confi gured to have a Side
Sensor on each side, left or right, or with two sensors located on the same side.
Side Sensor Display (Optional)
The Side Sensor Display contains red and yellow indicator lights that denote whether
or not the Side Sensor is detecting an object. The yellow indicator light is illuminated
when there is no object within the Side Sensor detection zone. When the Side
Sensor detects an object, the red indicator light illuminates and the yellow indicator
light goes off. The red light also illuminates when the Side Sensor has failed. The
red and yellow lights may both illuminate simultaneously during system start-up, and
in certain heavy rain conditions. The Side Sensor may not be able to detect objects
in heavy rain. A light sensor in the Side Sensor display adjusts indicator brightness
with changes in ambient light.
The Side Sensor Display is generally mounted to the right side A-pillar (see fi gure 2)
on the inside of the vehicle, easily visible by the driver, and usually along the same
line-of-sight as the side mirror.
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