brose R-HFA GEN1 Kick Sensor Installation Guide
- June 12, 2024
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brose R-HFA GEN1 Kick Sensor
Product Information
The R-HFA GEN1 is a kick-sensor installed behind the bumper of a car. It is designed for hands-free access to the trunk, allowing users to open or close the trunk without any physical contact. The device features automatic tailgate operation, which is activated by a forward-directed foot motion in the central rear area. The radar sensor detects the foot movement, enabling the trunk lid to open or close automatically.
Device Characteristics
- Voltage: Min 9.0V, Mean 12.0V, Max 16.0V
- Temperature: Min and Max values not specified
- Communication Bus: Not specified
- Radar Min Frequency: Not specified
- Radar Max Frequency: Not specified
Device Photographs
- Image 1: Top side of R-HFA GEN1 with cover
- Image 2: Side A of the device
- Image 3: Side B of the device
- Image 4: Side C of the device
- Image 5: Side D of the device
Product Usage Instructions
To activate the automatic tailgate operation using the R-HFA GEN1 kick-sensor, follow these steps:
- Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at approximately one arm’s length away from the rear of the vehicle.
- Wave your foot under the vehicle in the direction of travel and immediately pull it back.
Ensure that you maintain a separation distance of 20 cm from the kick-sensor
during the foot movement.
Refer to Figure 1 in the user manual for the location of the kick-sensor and
foot performance.
Concept
R-HFA GEN1 is a kick-sensor installed behind the bumper of a car, used for
hands-free access to the trunk.
With automatic tailgate operation, trunk can be opened or closed with no-touch
activation. Radar sensor detects a forward-directed foot motion in the central
rear area and the trunk lid can be opened or closed automatically.
Installation and maintenance
The product is factory fitted in vehicles. It is not possible to buy this product separately. The status of the product can be read via diagnostic connections using special workshop tools. In addition, the Central Electronic Module in the vehicle monitors the communication (LIN bus) from the product and in case of missing or invalid communication, it is alerted, and will display a warning to the driver. Maintenance and replacement of the product can only be performed by certified workshops.
Performing the foot movement
- Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at approx. one arm’s length away from the rear of the vehicle.
- Wave a foot under the vehicle in the direction of travel and immediately pull it back. Figure 1 shows location of the kick-sensor and foot performance.
Separation distance from the device is 20 cm..
Device Characteristics
Voltage
Min Mean Max
|
9,0V
12,0V
16,0V
---|---
Temperature
Min Max
|
-40°C
+105°C
Communication Bus| LIN (2.x)
Radar
Min Frequency Max Frequency
|
77,0078 GHz
78,995 GHz
Device photographs
Top side of the device is given on Image 1.
Regards,
Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, Bamberg
Issuer : EU/EL/Vasic, Marina
Source : User Manual 20230321 FCC and ISED
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