Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Bendix BlindSpotter SD - Manual (Page 15)

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3.7 TROUBlEShOOTING ThE DETECTION ZONE
If the zone is not as expected, inspect the mounting location for any obstructions, vehicle trim
damage, loose brackets, etc. and repair or relocate the sensor as needed.
See Section 1.2 in cases where the sensor needs to be relocated.
See Section 1.13 for information about the required clearance zone around the sensor.
See the Sections that follow for cases where no detection or continuous detection is experienced.
Park the vehicle in an area with no metallic objects within 15 feet of the sensor being inspected.
Turn the ignition ON and wait for the self-check (See Table 1) to complete.
Activate the turn signal towards the side being examined. Using a sizeable metallic object [at least
one (1) foot by one (1) foot], test the effective Detection Zone for the Bendix ™ BlindSpotter ® . Note
that the alert tone will sound once for each operation of the turn signal. The technician may find it
helpful to have an assistant be ready to cancel and re-apply the turn signal as the metallic object
is moved into the detection zone from the side, the front and back.
The red LED should remain illuminated while the object is within the detection zone. The zone should
be approximately ten (10) feet from the vehicle directly in line with the sensor, and five-and-a-half
(5.5) feet towards the front (and back) of the vehicle. See Figure 9.
FIGURE 9 - radar SenSor detection zone (typical inStallation on paSSenger Side Shown).
Use a metallic object at least 1 ft. x 1 ft.
to test the detection zone
Sensor
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Approximate
Detection Zone
15 ft. (5 m.)
10 ft.
(3 m.)