CONRAD C96 Universal Blind Spot Detection System User Manual

Universal Blind Spot Detection System
User Manual
Model No.: C96

Thank you very much for purchasing our millimeter-wave blind spot detection system! This product is suitable for all passenger car models and please read this product manual carefully for proper installation and removal before using this product. We will be glad to provide you with better products and services!

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Working principle

This product uses the latest 77GHz millimeter-wave radar technology. Antenna is 2 Transmit 4 Receive (2T4R),antenna horizontal angle is 120 degrees, the use of super- computing technology, data in high-speed driving can be quickly calculated, can simultaneously detect more than 100 targets, accurately detect the distance of vehicles in high-speed approach to your car via behind and the left and right side, keeping real-time detection on the rear view mirror field of view blind spot area, the use of advanced algorithm modeling to ensure that it will not detect the third lane. When a vehicle is in a hazardous blind spot, the system will alarm through the buzzer and LED light (called sound and light alarm), timely notify the driver to take the necessary measures to avoid accidents. The sensor does not give an early warning reaction to stationary objects and will only alert when the relative distance is reduced or larger. In the process of driving forward, there will be no roadside isolation zone, green belt etc. to make an alarm response.

Product Characteristics

3.1 The system consists of 1 radar sensor with plastic bracket, 1 main control box, 2 LED lights,1 buzzer, a set of wires, some 3M tapes and cable ties etc.
3.2 The radar frequency is 77GHz.
3.3 Wide voltage design,DC9~18V,can be widely used in cars, SUVs, MPVs, pick up trucks and so on.
3.4 With an advanced radar chip, the antenna has a 2 Transmit 4 Receive (2T4R) antenna with a horizontal angle of 120 degrees, and can detect and calculate more than 100 targets simultaneously with high-speed computing capabilities. Accurate ranging angles are achieved to ensure that the rear vehicle is fully forecasted, while the cars in the third road will not be tested.
3.5 The detection range is 3 x 50 meters.
3.6 With BSD (Blind Spot Detection), LCA (Lane Change Assist), RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert), Active Overtaking Alarm(AOA), Same Speed
Alarm ,in total 5 functions.
3.7 Remind of the driver be cautious when change lanes via LED lights and buzzer alarms.
3.8 Power management IC design, low power consumption, long working time.
3.9 Waterproof design with IP67 grade.
3.10 Operating temperature is -20 to 70 degrees
3.11 Adjustable mounting bracket for all types of cars.

Product Specifications：

4.1 Product size

4.2Technical Parameters

Motorcycles:0.3m to 50m Pedestrians:0.3m to 10m
6| Probe Speed Range| 1km/h～200km/h
7| Alarm Mode| Alarm Mode1:LED constantly on; Alarm Mode2:LED flashing +Buzzer beeping
8| Horizontal Angle| 120°
9| Operating Temperature| -20℃～+70℃
10| Storage Temperature| -30℃～+80℃

Function Introduction:

After installation and adjustment, the product will have the following functions:
5.1 The system starts the self-checking function
After the car starts, the system starts the self- checking function, led flashes 2 times, the buzzer sounds, and then the system goes into standby operation.
5.2 Blind Spot Detection System (BSD).
After the car is started and in non-R mode, the system starts the BSD function:
The car is driving forward normally, without turning lights, when the rear side of the driveway has a target car at a higher speed than your car in the blind area, generated a first-level alarm, the corresponding side of the LED is always bright, until the target leaves the monitoring area, cancel the warning;
The car is driving forward normally, in the state of turning lights, when the target car in the rear lane of the side enters the blind area monitoring area at a higher speed than the vehicle, a secondary alarm is generated, and the LED on the corresponding side is always bright until the target leaves the monitoring area and the warning is cancelled

5.3 Lane Change Assist (LCA)
After the car is started and in non-R mode, the system starts the vehicle close to the LCA lane change assist system alert function:
The car is driving forward normally, without turning lights, when the rear side of the lane has a target car at a higher speed than the vehicle into the lane auxiliary monitoring area to produce a first-level alarm, the corresponding side of the LED is always bright, until the target leaves the monitoring area, cancel the warning;
The car is driving forward normally, playing the left turn light state, ready to change lane to the left, when the left rear lane has a target car at a higher speed than the vehicle into the lane auxiliary monitoring area to produce a secondary alarm, the corresponding side of the LED flashing, while the buzzer chirping alarm, until the target leaves the monitoring area, cancel the warning; When waiting for a red light or a short stop on the side of the road, the vehicle speed is 0km/H, if there is a car next to the speed of more than 5KM/H close to or more than, the system will produce a level of alarm, the corresponding side of the LED is always bright, the buzzer does not call, until the target leaves the monitoring area, cancel the warning; 5.4 Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
The car is stopped and in R-end, and the system activates the RCTA function: When the target car in a horizontal manner driving into the alarm range, the system began to alarm, LED flashing, buzzer sound, generated a warning, until the target left the alarm area, the warning canceled.
The target car enters from the left, the left LED flashes, the buzzer alerts, the target car enters from the right, the right LED flashes, the buzzer alerts.

5.5 Active Overtaking Alert (AOA).
The system activates the overtaking alert function when the vehicle is in nonR mode and the vehicle is in motion:
When the vehicle speed is higher than the target car is in the overtaking, when the target car enters the alarm range, a first-level warning is generated, and the LED on the corresponding side is always bright until the target leaves the alarm area and cancels the warning.
When the vehicle speed is higher than the target car is in the overtaking, when the target enters the monitoring range and turns on the steering light on the corresponding side, a secondary warning is generated, the LED on the corresponding side flashes, the buzzer alarm is raised until the target leaves the alarm area and the warning is canceled.

5.6 Same Speed Alarm (Blind Spot Keeping).
The car is in front of the target car, but the target car has been in the blind area of the car, with two cars basically the same speed forward, the system starts the blind zone maintenance function, produces a level warning, the corresponding side of the LED is always bright, until the target leaves the alarm area, cancel the warning;
The car is in front of the target car, but the target car has been in the blind area of the car, to two cars basically the same speed forward, the system starts the blind zone maintenance function, if the turn light signal is turned on at this time, then produce a secondary warning, the corresponding side of the LED flashing, buzzer alarm, until the target leaves the alarm area, cancel the warning;

Installation Diagram

6.1 Product Installation Diagram 6 .2 Wiring Diagram 6 .3 Precautions for Installation Operations
6.3.1 Before installation, loosen the negative pole of the car battery.
6.3.2 Do not pull the harness hard when removing the connector, as this may damage the harness, and insert it into the connector until it is effectively fastened (with a fastening sound).
6.3.3 The arranged harness shall be secured to the harness of the car with a tie strap so that it does not droop, is free of anomalies, and the excess part of the harness strap terminal shall be removed.
6.3.4 Demolition and installation should be strictly in accordance with the relevant requirements of the Vehicle Service Manual, as far as possible to avoid damage to parts, if accidental damage, please replace the corresponding parts in a timely manner.

6.4 Microwave sensor placement requirements
6.4.1 Microwave sensors (signal transmitters) can only penetrate the plastic bumper housing.
6.4.2 There must be no metal interference in front of the microwave sensor (signal transmitter).
6.4.3 Do not install the microwave sensor (signal transmitter) in front of the fluorescent lamp

6.5 Sensor Installation Steps:
Note: Please ensure that the heat insulation film on the rear windshield does not technically contain metal components.
Please prepare a tape measure, a multimeter, and an alcohol pad/ clean rag before doing the following installation steps. Find a position ±10cm at the center of the upper edge of the rear windshield with a tape measure, and wipe it with an alcohol pad/ clean rag.
Note 1: There must be no other objects, such as driving recorder, brake light and other devices within 5cm left and right of the sensor.
Note 2: If your car’s third brake light is located at the top center of the car’s rear windshield, it is recommended to install the radar at a position 2cm below it. Tear off the tape of the bracket of the sensor, and attach the base bracket parallel to the ceiling. It is recommended to attach the device close to the ceiling or align along the defog line. Be careful not to attach it to the defog line. Or stick on the top side of the rear windshield, like the below picture shown.Flip down the leveler at the rear of the sensor and adjust the bracket until the bubble in the leveler is located within the center of the two vertical black lines, then tighten the knob.
Note： After installation, please stand behind the car and check if the sensor is located on the center of the car and if the vertical angle is 90 degrees. If the sensor is biased to the left or right, it may result in a long detection distance on one side and a short detection distance on the other side.
After connecting the radar wiring to the main power harness, hide the wires along with the ceiling to the C-pillar on the driver side, and connect the left and right direction light wires to the car’s left and right direction signal lines (+) with crab clips.
Notes:

1. Check the positive signal of the left and right direction lights with a multimeter.
2. If the direction lights are not connected, the system’s second-level warning will only light up the indicators continuously. Meanwhile, please hide the wiring harness properly according to the layout of the car.

Attach the Led indicators directly to the A- pillar at an appropriate visible height. Attach the alarm buzzer at a position near the instrument panel. Continue to hide the main power harness along with the ceiling or down the door frame’s waterproof strip to the driver side’s A-pillar, connect the indicators and buzzer, and hide the two wire harnesses into the door rubber strip.
Connect the device with the car’s IGN fuse and hide the remaining wires properly. ACC ON, the indicators will light up for 3 seconds, and the buzzer will emit a short warning siren, indicating that the system has started normally.

6.5.1 Reinstallation description
If the bracket is incidentally attached wrongly, such as not at the center of the rear windshield, not close to the upper edge of the rear windshield, or not maintained at a horizontal level, etc., and you wish to remove and reattach, spray alcohol around the bracket base in contact with the car body. Then use a thin line such as a fishing line to scrape the edges of the bottom back and forth. When installing, please keep the radar cover clean, clean the cover need to be wiped with a soft damp cloth, and then air dry;
6.6 Pass the sensor wire through the top left side, connect to the control box, and stick the control box on a position of the main cab.
6.7 According to the wire marking on the power cord, ACC, left turn light, right turn light, reversing light wire, GND wire to the corresponding power supply in the car.
6.8 Route the main harness along the left to the cab center console and install the left and right LED lights and buzzers.
6.8.1 Install the LED lights on the left and right A-pillars inside the car.6.8.2 The buzzer is pasted inside the main driver’s center console to ensure sound output. Other wiring can refer to the installation overall diagram.

System Debugging

7.1 Vehicle parts reduction
7.1.1 Confirmation of installation status

1. Before powering on, verify that there is an abnormality in the wiring and installation.
2. Specially check the vehicle harness for inappropriate pressing, stretching, stuck, etc.

7.1.2 Power back

1. Connect the battery (-) negative extremes to ensure that the vehicle functions properly.
2. If an abnormality occurs, check that the harness is installed correctly.

7.2 Power test
7.2.1 Start the car, ACC power up, installed on the left and right side of the car A column LED lights will be on for 2 seconds at the same time after the off, the buzzer will be a cry, indicating that the system has been powered up, the system immediately into the environment adaptation test, 5 to 8 seconds after the entry into the working state.
7.2.2 Once the system is operational, the blind spots on the rear sides of the vehicle (covering both lanes and approximately 50 meters in length) are detected.
Test the operation of radars, LED lights and buzzers in accordance with the functions of Article 5.
7.3 After all function tests are normal, all removed car parts, bumpers etc., will be restored and installed.

Use Precautions:

8.1 Microwave sensors may not be able to detect the target object or may be difficult to detect if the following conditions occur:
1. The vehicle is located in the blind area behind the adjacent lane, but the vehicle is not close.
2. Reversing to the approaching vehicle.
3. The vehicle is located in an adjacent lane with an extremely wide range of radar sensors and the detection area is set to the highway road width.
8.2 System alarm beacons and warning tones may not be activated or may be delayed in the following cases.
When the vehicle changes from two lanes out to an adjacent lane
When driving on a steep slope
When crossing a hill or mountain road appoint
When the turning radius is small (sharp turns at intersections).
*When there is a height difference between the driveway and the adjacent lane.
Warning
Always visually inspect the surrounding area before making the actual lane change:
The system is only designed to help you check the rear vehicle when changing lanes. Due to certain limitations of system operation, the blind area assist system warning beacon may not flash or may delay flashing even if the vehicle is already in an adjacent lane. Always look at the rear as the driver’s responsibility.
8.3 If the road width is narrow, the third lane’s vehicles may be detected.

General Troubleshooting

all the harness and make sure all connected
LED damaged| Replace the LED Lights
2| The left and right oppositeLED alarming are| The left and right lights line are wrong connected with the
BSD main harness.| Swap left LED line and right LED line to connect the BSD
main harness.
3| The buzzer does not alarm| The harness interface is loose or haven’t connected| Checking all the harness and make sure all connected
Buzzer LED damaged| Replace the buzzer

Statement:

This product is part of the advanced driver assistance system, to improve safe driving has an auxiliary role, drivers in the actual use must be driven in strict accordance with traffic regulations, for drivers carelessly caused by traffic accidents, we company is not responsible

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