Kit Contents
- 8 Recess Bumper Fit Sensors
- 8 Sensor Wedges (use is optional)
- 2 Control Units
- 1 Buzzer Unit (Front Sensors Audio)
- 1 Roof Mounted Display (Rear sensor alerts inc audio)
- 2 Cutting Tools FREE!
- Fitting Accessories
- Instruction Manual
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How It Works
The systems work by radiating ultrasonic beams covering the area behind the vehicle. The beams are reflected by obstructions behind the vehicle, and re-enter the sensors. The reflected beam information is processed to calculate the distance of the obstruction.
As with the other systems the Dolphin rear unit is activated when reverse gear is engaged. As the vehicle is reversed. When the vehicle is less than 1.5 metres from the obstruction the audible alert will emit intermittent bleeps. As the vehicle gets closer to the obstruction the frequency of the bleeps increases. At 30 centimetres from the obstruction the bleeps become a continuous solid tone.
| The front sensors come with a rocker switch to manually control the front sensors which can be mounted somewhere appropriate on your dahsboard or you may want to visit the parts department of your local car dealer and get a switch that matches the others on your dashboard. Alternatively you can upgrade the kit with either a relay to switch the front sensors on for 30 seconds when you come out of reverse gear at £14.99 |
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| or for modern vehicles with CANbus electrics you can buy an Interface Module to pick up a speed reading from your cars engine management system which will switch the front sensors on when your speed drops to around 6mph or less. This CANbus Interface cost £49.99 and is compatible with these CANBus cars. |
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Stage |
Distance |
Awareness |
Alarm |
1 |
200 - 160cm |
Safe Mode |
No |
2 |
150 - 100cm |
Safe Mode |
Bi----Bi----Bi |
3 |
90 - 50cm |
Alarm Mode |
Bi--Bi--Bi |
4 |
40 - 30cm |
Danger Mode |
Bi-Bi-B |
5 |
30 - 0cm |
Stop |
Bi---------- |
Optional Wedges & Swap Socket Connectors
This system comes with optional angled wedges, giving greater flexibility according to the shape of your bumper. The wedges can be used if your bumper is slightly angled up - or downwards, to ensure the sensor's signal is still sent out parallel with the road's surface.
The Swap Socket connectors are watertight screw connectors 6 inches from the sensor head making initial installation easier and the replacement of sensor head should your bumper be damaged due to someone else poor driving or the unlikely event of a fault developing. This saves the cost and hassle of having to remove the bumper in order to facilitate replacement.
Technical Specification
- Rated voltage (range) DC12V
- Power 3.6W
- Detecting Angle H>60, V>60 degreese
- Detection Distance 0.3~2m
- Sensor Frequency 315MHz/433MHz
- Working temperature of control box -20 ~+70
Some Useful Measurement Information
(measurements are approximate and not guaranteed) |
| Component |
Length x Width x Depth |
Size of Buzzers
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59mm x 40mm x 17mm
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| Size of Display |
100mm x 20mm x 26mm |
Size of Processors |
96mm x 68mm x 26mm |
Size of Ultrasonic Recess Sensors |
25mm Face, x 22mm Deep |
Diameter Size For Drilling |
21mm (Drill Bit Supplied) |
Length of Sensors Cabling |
4 x 2m, 4 x 6m |
Length of Cabling for Buzzers |
2m |
| Length of Cabling for Display |
6m |
Maintenance
No routine maintenance or adjustment is required. Dirt, frost or snow accumulated on the sensors may cause the system to activate incorrectly. Clean carefully with a soft cloth. Do not use chemicals or spirits. Applying hot water in frozen conditions may damage the sensors. The sensors can be washed carefully with warm soapy water.
