SOLERA SR4 360 VSA Transportation Intelligence Platform User Guide

SR4 360 VSA Transportation Intelligence Platform

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Specifications

• Number of Cameras: 6

• Camera Types: Forward-facing, Cab-facing, Convoy Side Mirror,
  Rearview, Side Door, Interior

• Installation Quality Standards: Secure mounting, proper
  alignment, cable protection, video feed merging

Product Usage Instructions

Securely Mounting the Mirror-Mount Camera

To mount the mirror-mount camera to the vehicle:

1. Use the designated mirror bracket for the vehicle make and
   model.

2. Mount the camera vertically on the top side of the truck’s
   mirror bracket to ensure a full view of the vehicle’s side.

3. Verify that the camera label faces towards the truck’s door and
   is not mounted beyond the edge of the mirror bracket.

4. Ensure that the bracket and camera are securely attached to the
   vehicle mirror mount.

Aligning Camera Views and Cable Routing

1. Properly align the cameras to ensure the correct Field of View
   (FOV).

2. Secure exterior cable runs using cable clamps and zip ties to
   prevent pinching and damage.

3. Protect interior cable runs with grommets and cable split loom
   to avoid pinching and damage.

Merging Video Feeds and Final Checks

1. Merge side mirror video feeds using a Convoy Combiner Box.

2. Route and connect camera cables to the appropriate Controller
   ANALOG camera port.

3. Perform a final Quality Assurance checkout to ensure proper
   installation.

FAQ

Why is a six-camera installation needed?

A six-camera installation is necessary for vehicles like box
trucks, buses, and flatbeds to provide comprehensive monitoring of
different areas including side mirrors, rearview, interior, and
specific load/lift points for safety and security.

What are the key steps in securely mounting the mirror-mount

cameras?

The key steps involve using the correct mirror bracket, vertical
mounting of the camera, proper orientation towards the truck’s
door, and secure attachment to the mirror mount to ensure a clear
view of the vehicle’s side.

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360 Six Camera Installation
(2) SmartDrive Cameras: Forward-facing & Cab-facing cameras (2) Convoy Side Mirror Cameras and (2) other Convoy cameras such as Rearview, side door, or interior camera
Installation Quality Standards

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Side Mirror Cam
Driver side, left

Side Mirror Cam
Passenger side, right

The Combiner Merges both side mirrors video
feeds into a single video feed

360 Cameras Rearview, Side Door, or Interior Camera

The Combiner merges both rear video
feeds into a single video feed

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Examples of six camera installations

There are many reasons that a six-camera installation is needed.

Box Truck

Bus

Flatbed

2 SmartDrive cameras § Forward-facing (road) § Cab-facing (driver)
2 Side mirror cameras (left/right) 1 Rearview backup camera 1 Load/lift camera
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2 SmartDrive cameras § Forward-facing (road) § Cab-facing (driver)
2 Side mirror cameras (left/right) 1 Rearview backup camera 1 Wheelchair lift or side exit door

2 SmartDrive cameras § Forward-facing (road) § Cab-facing (driver)
2 Side mirror cameras (left/right)
1 Rearview backup camera
1 Load camera tomonitor the load during the trip and when loading and unloading the flatbed.

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Standards Overview

1 Securely mount the 360 mirror-mount camera to the vehicle using the appropriate bracket

2 Align 360 camera view – Properly align the camera(s) to ensure proper Field of View (FOV)

3

Secure & protect exterior cable run – Use cable clamps and zip ties to secure cabling & protect from pinching and damage

4

Secure & protect interior cable run – When routing camera cable into the vehicle (pass through) use a grommet and/or cable split loom to protect cable from pinching and damage

5 Merge Side Mirror videos feeds using a Convoy Combiner Box

6

Controller cable connection – Route and connect the camera cable(s) to the appropriate Controller ANALOG camera port

7 Final QA checkout

8 Fifth Camera Spec Guides

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Securely Mount Side Mirror Cameras
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Securely Mount the mirror-mount camera to the vehicle

Mounting STD Mirror-Mount Camera & Bracket 1. Use the mirror bracket designated for the vehicle make-
model
2. Mount the camera vertically to the top side of the truck’s mirror bracket so the lens can see the entire side of the vehicle
Verify: a) The camera label is facing toward the truck’s door
b) The camera is not mounted beyond the outside edge of the side mirror bracket.
b) The bracket and camera are securely attached to the vehicle mirror mount.

Camera Type
Passenger-side Mirror-Mount
Driver-side Mirror-Mount

Description
Passenger side (RIGHT) C1600SD-R
Driver-side (LEFT) C1600SD-L

Mounting Location
TOP Right-side
mirror
TOP Left-side
mirror

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Standard SIDE MIRROR-MOUNT CAMERA ORIENTATION

Label facing

2

toward truck

Outside edge

C1600SD-L Driver
side, left

C1600SD-R Passenger side, right

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Securely Mount the mirror-mount camera to the vehicle

Mounting Rotated Mirror-Mount Camera & Bracket

Only effects heavy-duty Vehicles: Kenworth T660, T680, & T880

Rotated Camera Orientation The camera’s imager is rotated to allow mounting to the bottom of a mirror and still capture the side of the vehicle.

1. Mount the camera horizontally to the bottom of the truck’s mirror using the pre-equipped adjustment plate. This mount DOES NOT require a bracket.

2. The camera label should face up toward the mirror, and the camera lens needs to capture the entire side of the vehicle.

Camera Type

Description

Mirror-Mount Passenger-side
Mirror-Mount Driver-side

ROTATED Passenger side (RIGHT) C1600SDRR
ROTATED Driver-side (LEFT) C1600SD-LR

Mounting Location
BOTTOM Right-side
Mirror
BOTTOM Left-side
mirror

ROTATED SIDE MIRROR-MOUNT CAMERA ORIENTATION

2
Outside edge
1

Label facing toward mirror

C1600SD-LR Driver
side left

C1600SD-RR Passenger side, right

a) The camera must not be mounted beyond the outside edge of the side mirror bracket
b) The bracket and camera are securely attached to the vehicle’s mirror mount.

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360 Side Mirror Camera: Approved Mounting Locations
TOP OF MIRROR 1. Top of the mirror’s frame (standard camera)
IMPORTANT: The side mirror camera must not be mounted
beyond the outside edge of the side mirror
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360 Side Mirror Camera: Approved Mounting Locations
BOTTOM OF THE MIRROR 1. Bottom of the mirror (rotated camera)
Only affects heavy-duty Vehicles Kenworth T660, T680, & T880

Bottom of the mirror – Rotated Camera
IMPORTANT: The side mirror camera must not be mounted
beyond the outside edge of the side mirror
2. Bottom of the mirror bracket using a custom bracket (standard camera)

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Bottom bracket Standard Camera

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Available Convoy Camera Brackets

APPLICATION
Large Round Post style bracket (Post size 1.125″ and larger)
Small Round Post style bracket (Post size <.75″ – 1.125″)
Freightliner Classic Cascadia Right side (seen on 2007-2019 Classic Cascadia)
Freightliner Classic Cascadia Left side (seen on 2007 ­ 2019 Classic Cascadia)
Freightliner New Cascadia Right side (seen on select 2018 and up New Cascadia)
Freightliner New Cascadia Left side (seen on select 2018 and up New Cascadia)
Peterbilt modular mirror (579 and others like it)
Volvo 3 bolt bracket Right side
Volvo 3 bolt bracket Left side

BRACKET USED with C1600SD camera
1600BKA3 1600BKA2/B1 1600BK-A1R 1600BK-A1L 1600BK-A2R 1600BK-A2L 1600BK-PB 1600VOLBKT-R 1600VOLBKT-L

Round Post Cascadia

Peterbilt Volvo

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Align 360 Camera View
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Align 360 camera view – Properly align the camera(s) to ensure proper Field of View (FOV)

Correct Camera Mounting Good camera angle
§ Make sure you are using the camera for the correct side § 1600SD-L is driver side § 1600SD-R is passenger side
§ Camera label must be facing the truck side
§ Aim camera lens towards the rear axle and capture the front steps
§ Must see the entire side of the vehicle and 2 lanes of traffic
Bad camera angle § Can’t see along the entire side of the vehicle § Can’t see 2 lanes of traffic

Good Angle
See the entire length of the side +2 lanes of
traffic
Focus on the rear wheel and
drive axle

Bad Angle Side view is
blocked
65°

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Include Side Steps
Camera’s Field of View (FOV) Alignment

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Align 360 camera view ­ Avoid FOV Obstructions
Watch for obstructions in the Field of View (FOV) When mounting the side mirror camera, it is important to mount the camera toward the outer edge of the mirror.
The following obstruction must not block the side view of the vehicle ü Exhaust stack ü CB antenna & additional mirrors ü Large bulkheads ü Trailers and other equipment that is wider than the tractor

Avoid Exhaust Stacks
No steps are shown

Quality Check (QC) Verify no Obstructions and Pinched Wires Before creating a manual event for the QC check, make sure the camera is not obstructed, or wires are pinched:
ü All side mirror cables are secured ü Camera lens is aimed towards the rear axle and captures the
front steps ü Camera wires are not pinched or damaged ü Open the door and make sure the camera is not blocked ü Make sure there are no other obstructions

Exhaust stack not blocking
side of vehicle

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Trailer wider than tractor
Clear view of the side of the
vehicle

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Align 360 camera view ­ Properly align the camera(s) to ensure proper Field of View (FOV)

Steps to align the camera view
§ Focus the camera facing the back of the vehicle § Mounting location is the same on each side of the vehicle
§ Adjusted down at the same height and angle § Must see the entire side of the vehicle § Must see some of the bottom steps on each side

GOOD View ­ Passenger side on left/Driver side on

right

Passenger side on left

Driver side on right

2 lanes

2 lanes

Quality Check (QC) Criteria q Must see the entire side of the vehicle q See two lanes on each side of the vehicle q The view is approximately the same on each side q Passenger side view on the left ­ Driver side view on right
§ Sides of the vehicle should meet in the middle of the two images (see good view)
q See some of the bottom steps on each side

Passenger side steps

Driver side steps

BAD View ­ Camera is on the wrong side
Driver side view should be on right

Passenger side view should be
on left

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Secure & Protect Exterior Cable Run
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360 Side Mirror-Mount: Camera on top

Cable run from camera

Side Mirror Cable Run
1. Depending on vehicle type, route wire through door, fender, or engine bay. (Each vehicle will be different; the installer needs to work with the customer on wire entry options)
2. Weatherproof the adjoining connectors between the camera and the SmartDrive cable with die electric grease and using heat shrink tubing or the black sleeve protector on SmartDrive’s extension cable (if supplied)

Protecting the cable in a pass-through It is highly recommended to use an existing pass-through to run the cable into the cab
In a door jamb, use a split loom to protect the cable from pinching and damage when the door is used

GOOD – LOOM USED

Cable inside the Loom

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BAD ­ NOT INSIDE LOOM
Cable NOT inside the
loom

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Secure & Protect Interior Cable Run
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Best Practices for Securing Cables
The cable must not impede the operation of the vehicle or the driver’s safety.
Cable Protection It is important to maintain the integrity of the cable itself from pinching, binding, or tension of any kind
Secure the cable § Zip ties: Secure the cable with zip ties as needed § Cable ties/P-rings: Use in areas where a zip tie cannot be used
Avoid moving parts § Keep cables away from moving parts such as windows and windshield wipers
Cable movement § When a cable runs from a location that is movable such as a door or side mirror, then folds up against the vehicle, leaving enough slack in the cable to prevent binding or pulling on the cable. Be sure the cable to secure and will hold its place during movement.
Weather Proofing § When a cable connector is exposed to the elements, it needs to be weatherproofed. § Apply a small amount of die-electric grease to the connection § Use a rubber sleeve (if provided) or heat shrink wrapping.
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Secure & protect interior cable run

Protecting the cable in a pass-through It is highly recommended to use an existing pass-through to run the cable into the cab
In a door jamb, use a split loom to protect the cable from pinching and damage when the door is used

GOOD – LOOM USED

When an existing pass-through is not available Use a rubber grommet when a hole is drilled. Seal the passthrough to prevent water from entering the vehicle

GOOD – GROMMET USED

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BAD – LOOM NOT USED
BAD – GROMMET NOT USED

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Protect the cable when using a pass-through
Corrugated split loom Loom is used to protect cables from abrasion and corrosion. Use loom when the cable is in harsh environments, such as the engine compartment.
Rubber grommet (drill hole) When a hole is drilled through metal or other surfaces, use a rubber grommet to protect the cable from abrasion. Each Convoy camera includes a grommet on the cable.
Pass through Try to use existing pass-through as an alternative to drilling holes. They are found in the firewall, the door jamb, and sometimes in the floor.
Water seal When using a pass-through, seal the hole to prevent water from entering the vehicle. When possible, it is good practice to let the cable loop below the pass-through so that water drips off the loop vs. attempting to enter the cab.
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360 Rear Cameras ­ Combine Rear video feeds using a Convoy Combiner Box

Details

Combine the rear camera video feeds into a single feed using a Convoy Combiner Box

1. Connect both rear view cameras to the Combiner Box

§ Closer camera to Cam1 port § Further camera to Cam2 port

To RCA cable from combiner

2. Using the RCA Video (OUT) port, use the RCA output to the E1 Cable

A. An extension cable is available if needed
3. Connect the E1 cable to the controller to the Analog 1 port
NOTE ­ LEAVE 2 PINS ON THE E1 CABLE FOR COMBINER DISCONNECTED
Do not connect
CAMERAS WILL GET POWER FROM THE COMBIN2EpRin cable on E1
cable when using combiner

To controller Analog port

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Combined side mirror
cameras

Combined rear-view cameras

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360 Side mirrors ­ Combine left & right video feeds using a Convoy Combiner Box + Power

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Combine the left & right-side mirror camera video feeds into a single feed using a Convoy Combiner Box

1. Connect both side mirror cameras to the Combiner Box

§ Right camera to Cam1 port § Left Camera to Cam2 port

To RCA cable from combiner

2. Using the RCA Video (OUT) port, use the RCA output to the E1 Cable

Left Side

A. An extension cable is available if needed

3. Connect the E1 cable to the controller to the Analog 2 port

NOTE ­ LEAVE 2 PINS ON THE E1 CABLE FOR COMBINER DISCONNECTED
CAMERAS WILL GET POWER FROM THE COMBINDoERnot connect 2
pin cable on E1 cable when using
combiner

To controller Analog port

Right Side

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Power tamer connections
Power Tamer Wiring Instructions 1. Red to Constant 12 Volts 2. Black to Chassis Ground 3. Yellow to True Ignition 4. Orange to both combiners red power
lead
Dip Switches 1. S3 set to “ON” for 1 hour timer 2. All other dip switches set to “OFF”
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Optional Combiner to Ignition Wire

Details

Combiners can be wired to ignition if customer does not need the need for 1 hour delay after ignition off

1. Connect each camera to the Combiner Box § Right camera to Cam1 port § Left Camera to Cam2 port

To RCA cable from combiner

2. Connect the backup and cargo camera to a Combiner Box 3. Using the RCA Video (OUT) port, use the RCA output to the
E1 Cable A. An extension cable is available if needed
3. Connect the E1 cable to the controller to the Analog 2 port

NOTE ­ LEAVE 2 PINS ON THE E1 CABLE FOR COMBINER

DISCONNECTED

Do not connect 2 pin cable on E1

CAMERAS WILL GET POWER FROM THE COMBINcaEbRle when using

combiner

To controller Analog port

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The rear cameras can be any of the following: § Rearview camera § Side view camera § Internal dome camera Each 360 camera has its own Spec Guide, which describes in detail how to install them. Use these guides in conjunction with the six Camera Spec Guide to complete your sixcamera installation.
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Final QA Checkout
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Creating a diagnostic mode manual event
§ Start the vehicle and let it run § Press the green button on the keypad five times in 10 seconds to initiate diagnostic
mode If the test finds any problems, it will display the fault code on the keypad. Use the SR4 Fault Codes section of the Vehicle Specification Assessment (VSA) to troubleshoot the issue. Rerun the Diagnostic mode until the keypad displays all Zeros (000000). When you need assistance in resolving an error code, call Tech support for assistance.
866.933.9930, Option 4
When the keypad displays all Zeros (000000) Call Tech Support for QA verification.
866.933.9930, Option 1
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SR4 E1 Cable
SR4 E1 20 ft. cable Part # 104-0002-0040-01
Tip: Best practice is routing the cables from the cabin > rubber boot > door panel > exit hole > camera. Pulling the 4-pin DIN connector from the cab to the camera is easier than pulling the split end to the cab. Prior to routing the cables, check the 4-pin DIN connector to ensure it matches the camera. To help pass the DIN connector through the rubber boot, it’s best to keep it as straight as possible, using a small amount of grease to help slide it through.
SR4 E1 Wiring Diagram
The E1 cable is 20 feet long. The 4-pin DIN connector connects to the 360 Analog camera. The cable splits the video and power feeds.
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Extension Cable
Extension Cable Part # MCBLS10 (10 meter) Part # MCBLS30 (30 meter) Part # MCBLS50 (50 meter)
Extension Cable Wiring Diagram
Primary use TBD
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