Velleman SPBS8 - Manual (Page 2)

SPBS8
01 (09/10/2008) Velleman ® 2
USER MANUAL
1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its
lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted
municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device
should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect the local
environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into
service. If the device was damaged in transit, do not install or use it and contact your dealer. Damage
caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the
dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
The SPBS8 car parking sensor system is a smart safety aid device that is an integration of
functional piezo-ceramic, ultrasonic, electronic, computer data processing and other technologies.
Incorporating the principle of ultrasonic distance measurement and the technology of fuzzy
processing of computer data, it correctly detects obstacles behind and/or in front of the vehicle and
warns the driver with clear audio and/or visual signals, thus protecting the vehicle against bumping
into the obstacles.
2. Safety Instructions
Keep the device away from children and unauthorised
users.
Indoor use only.
Keep the controller units and cabling away from rain,
moisture, splashing and dripping liquids.
Risk of electroshock during installation.
• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and
the dealer will not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.
• Note that damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.
3. General Guidelines
• Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when operating the device.
• Protected the device against extreme heat, dust and moisture.
• Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually using it.
• All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons.
• Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the
warranty.
4. Features
• parking aid system with front and rear obstacle detection
• visible and audible warning
• 4 front and 4 rear ultrasonic sensors
• 2 Electronic Control Units (ECU) for independent front and rear detection
• sensor malfunction indication
• obstacle direction indication
• 3 zones detection: safety, caution and danger