DOMETIC MAGICWATCH MWE6004 Installation Guide

: June 6, 2024
: Dometic

DOMETIC MAGICWATCH MWE6004 Installation Guide

Explanation of symbols

WARNING!
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can cause fatal or serious injury.

Notice Icon NOTICE!
Failure to observe this instruction can cause material damage and impair the function of the product.

Note Icon NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.

Safety and installation instructions

The following texts are only a supplement to the illustrations on the supplementary sheet. They do not contain the full installation and operating instructions. Please observe the illustrations on the supplementary sheet.

Please observe the prescribed safety instructions and stipulations from the vehicle manufacturer and service workshops.

Observe the applicable legal regulations.

The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:

Damage to the product resulting from mechanical influences and exces voltage
Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer
Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual

WARNING!

Secure the parts of the parking aid which are installed in the vehicle i such a way that they cannot become loose under any circumstances (sudden braking, accidents) and cause injuries to the occupants of the vehicle.
Do not install the parts of the parking aid anywhere in the vehicle where an airbag may open. This could cause injury if the airbag deploys.
The parking aid is intended as an additional aid, which means it does not relieve you of the obligation to take due care when manoeuvring.

NOTICE!

Installing the parking aid can cause problems on vehicles with LED tail lights.
If you would like to install the sensors on metal bumpers, we advise you to use the adapter (ref. no. 9101500015, not included in the scope of delivery).
Do not expose the control electronics to dampness.
Do not install the control electronics near any other control modules.
The sensors may not cover signal lamps.
When fitting the sensors, make sure there are no objects fixed to the vehicle that are in the detection range of the sensors.

Scope of delivery

No.

| Quantity| Description| Ref. no.
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1| 1| Control electronics|

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2

| 4| Sensor connection cable 2.5 m| –
3| 4| Ultrasonic sensors|

9600000657

4

| 4| 0° sensor holder with cover ring| –
5| 4| 10° sensor holder with cover ring|

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6

|

1

|

Terminal for display

|

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7

| 4| Sensor holder 0° (mounted from inside)| –
8| 4| Sensor holder 10° (mounted from inside)|

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9

| 1| Control electronics connection cable| –
10| 1| Display|

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11

| 1| Display holder| –
12| 1| Adhesive pad for control electronics|

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13

| 1| Adhesive pad for monitor bracket| –
–| 1| Connecting and fastening material|

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Accessories

Available as accessories (not included in the scope of delivery):

Description	Ref. no.
Sensor holder for metal bumper	9101500015
Subframe sensor holder	9101500078
Rubber sensor holder for surface mounting	9101500071

Intended use

Dometic MWE6004 (ref. no. 9101500081) is a parking aid based on ultrasound.
When manoeuvring, it monitors the space behind the vehicle and provides an audible and visible warning signal for any obstacles it detects.

MWE6004 is designed for installation in commercial vehicles.

Instructions before installation

Painting the sensors

NOTE
The sensors may be painted. The manufacturer recommends having the sensors painted by a specialist workshop.

Determining the place of installation for the sensors

NOTE
The sensors must be correctly aligned for the device to work properly.
If they point to the ground, irregularities and bumps on the surface may be interpreted as obstacles. If they point too far up, obstacles will not be detected at all.

Note the following during installation:

The area around the sensors must be free from other objects.
The distance from the sensors to the ground should be at least 45 cm and a maximum of 60 cm .The optimum height is 50 cm.
Note that the installation angle depends on the installation height.
Select the right sensor holder and the appropriate drill diameter by consulting the table.

Supplementary

Observe the intervals between sensors.

Fitting the parking aid

Supplementary

NOTICE! Risk of malfunction!
Align the sensor holders so that the fastening lugs are horizontal. Otherwise there is no guarantee the parking aid will function correctly.

Push the sensor holders into the holes until they lock into place.

Supplementary

NOTE
The manufacturer recommends applying some grease to the sensor plug connections (not on the control module).

Supplementary

NOTICE! Risk of malfunction!
Align the monitor bracket so that the driver can look vertically at the monitor or down onto it at a 45° angle. Otherwise the monitor contrast will be poor.

Mount the monitor bracket at one of the positions shown here.

Connecting the parking aid

NOTE
On some vehicles, the reversing light only works when the ignition is switched on. In this case, you must switch on the ignition to identify the positive and earth cables.

No.

| Description| Slot for plug on MWE6004 control module
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1| Control electronics|

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2

| Black/blue, brown and black/yellow wires to display| –
3| Blue/black cable: connection to the reversing light|

10

4

| Brown cable: Connection to earth| 3
5| Sensors|

Slot 1 to 4

Detection range

The detection range of the parking aid is divided into four zones:

Zone 1
This zone is the first limit range. Small objects or those with poor reflective characteristics may not be detected here.
Zone 2
Nearly all objects in this zone are displayed.
Zone 3
Virtually all objects are displayed in this zone, but some objects may end up in the blind spot of the sensors.
Stop zone (4)
If there are objects in this zone, the parking aid emits a continuous tone warning you to stop.
Virtually all objects are displayed in this zone, but some objects may end up in the blind spot of the sensors.
There must be no objects in the detection range of the sensors, as this would result in an incorrect display.
The display of fixed objects such as, e.g. a trailer can be suppressed (Parameter 13).

Setting the system

WARNING!
Incorrect settings can impair the operational safety.

The device has the following control elements:

No.

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Description

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1

| LC display F SET Factory settings activated
2,3|

Buttons for setting the system

Supplementary

Configurable parameters:

No. 01: Speaker volume
No. 03: Detection range for centre sensors
No. 05: Detection range for outer sensors
No. 07: Stop zone
No. 09: Acoustic signal for obstacles
No. 11: Mirror sensors
No. 12: Colour of background lighting
No. 13: Suppression of objects permanently mounted to vehicle (e.g. trailer hitch)
No. 17: Sensor sensitivity

NOTE

To save the settings, disengage and engage the reverse gear and wait for 2 s.
To stop setting the parameters without saving your changes, or to stop the entire set-up: Do not press any button for a while.

Restoring the factory settings

Press both buttons below the display until the reset is acknowledged with a brief sound.

Define acoustic signal for obstacles

Set parameter 09 as required:

1: Signal sound for approaching objects only
5 or 10: for stationary or moving objects for 5 or 10 seconds
99: Signal sound for all objects

Performing a functional test

Conduct the functional test of the sensors as follows:

Switch on the ignition and engage the reverse gear.

Be very careful when you operate the device for the first time, and make sure that you familiarize yourself with the various sequences of beeps.

WARNING!
In zone 4, some obstacles may not be detected, because they are no longer within range of the sensors (design-related characteristic).

Using the parking aid

The sensors are activated automatically when you engage the reverse gear with the ignition on or the engine running. An activation signal is emitted (two short tones).

As soon as there is an obstacle within the detection range, a repeated signal tone is emitted.

As you approach, the tone sequence changes, depending on the zone in which the obstacle is, thereby indicating the distance.

Be very careful the first time you use the system, until you are familiar with the various sequences of beeps.

WARNING!
Stop the vehicle immediately and investigate the situation (getting out if necessary), if the following happens while you are manoeuvring: the device first indicates an obstacle and the tone sequence speeds up normally (e.g. from slow to medium) when manoeuvring. the signal tone suddenly slows down, or no obstacle is indicated at all.
This means that the original obstacle is in the blind spot of the sensors (construction-related characteristic), and there is still a potential for collision.

Troubleshooting

The device shows no function.

The cables to the reversing light are not connected or are not properly connected.

The plugs for the sensors are not connected or are not correctly plugged into the control electronics.

Check the plugs and make sure they lock into place.

Flashing segments on display

Faulty sensors are indicated on the display by flashing segments that are immediately in front of the affected sensor. The system continues to operate with the remaining sensors.

NOTICE!
The system does not work correctly if one or more sensors are defective.
Replace the faulty sensor as soon as possible.

No acoustic signals

The speaker is switched off.

Check whether the loudspeaker is switched on.
Check whether the loudspeaker is connected correctly.
Set parameter 01 to a value of 1 or 2 (see chapter “Setting the system”

Device indicates obstacles incorrectly

False alarms may have the following causes:

Dirt or frost on the sensors.
- Clean the sensors.
The sensors were incorrectly installed.
- Adjust the position of the sensors .
- If necessary, use parameters 17 to set the sensitivity of the sensors (see chapter “Setting the system”).
The sensors are in contact with the chassis.
- Separate the sensors from the chassis.

Objects on the vehicle (e.g. trailer) cause false alarms

Adjust the stop zone using parameter 7 to match the object (see chapter “Setting the system” ).

Warranty

The statutory warranty period applies. If the product is defective, please contact the manufacturer’s branch in your country (see the back of the instruction manual for the addresses) or your retailer.

For repair and guarantee processing, please send the following items:

Defect components
A copy of the receipt with purchasing date
A reason for the claim or description of the fault

Disposal

Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever possible.

If you wish to finally dispose of the product, ask your local recycling centre or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in accordance with the applicable disposal regulations.