BRANDMOTION FLTW-3610 Surround VUE 360 Degree System with 6 Proximity Sensors Installation Guide

: September 27, 2024
: BRANDMOTION

Table of Contents

Kit Contents
Setting up 360° System and Sensors
Installing Hardware
Wiring
Running Cables
Mounting the System
Calibration
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SurroundVUE™ 360° System with 6
Proximity Sensors
FLTW-3610

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Install Time
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Vehicle Application: Universal
Part Number: FLTW-3610

Kit Contents

1x 360 Monitor (A)		1x Backup Sensor Power Harness (I)		1x Fan Mount (Q)
1x 360 Main Harness (B)	1x Backup Sensor Data Extension(J)	4x Camera Gaskets

Setting up 360° System and Sensors

Part 1 360 & Backup System Sensor Overview

The above figure shows the layout of all electrical components in the kit.
These labels do not correspond to tags on the components in the kit.
Wire lengths are scaled to fit page
A| 360 Monitor
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B| 360 Main Harness
C| Backup Sensor Data Wire
D| Backup Sensor Speaker Harness
E| Dial Receiver
F| USB Port
G| Camera Cable Extensions
H| Cameras
I| Backup Sensor Power Harness
J| Backup Sensor Data Extension Cable
K| Backup Sensor ECU
L| Backup Sensor Extensions
M| Backup Sensors

Installing Hardware

Part 1 Mounting Cameras

Determine locations for the four cameras.
• Front Camera: Top of the grille
• Left & Right Camera: Top of the vehicle at the length midpoint
• Rear Camera:Top center of the vehicle
Drill 1/4” hole in the vehicle at each camera location to run the wire into the vehicle.
NOTE: Before you drill any holes into the vehicle, check to see if the camera locations will have any interference with the sensor installation (such as wire harnesses, braces, or bracketry).
Pass the camera wire through the center of the gasket and fit the gasket around the camera base.
NOTE: The kit includes an optional camera spacer wedge in case the vehicle geometry requires it.
Run the camera wire through the drilled hole in the vehicle body.
Mark and pre-drill the holes for the screws to attach the camera to the vehicle body.
Drive screws through the camera body into the mounting surface.

Part 2 Installing Sensors

Locate bumper sensor locations.
• The recommended height from the ground for lower sensors is between 18” – 20”. Measure the desired height and mark it on the bumper.
• Cover the locations with masking tape and mark with a pencil.
• Measure the width of the bumper and refer to the diagram to mark evenly spaced locations across the bumper.
• If not installing upper sensors, Install only A-D.
NOTE: Before you drill any holes into the bumper, check to see if the sensor locations will have any interference with the sensor installation (such as wire harnesses, braces, or bracketry).
Using a 1/8” drill bit, pre-drill holes at your desired location. Using the provided 1 1/16” (27mm) hole saw, open up the holes.
NOTE: When drilling through thick metal, soak the hole saw in WD-40 or machine oil and reapply often to prevent dulling.
Test fit the sensor. If neccessary, use a rasp to gently file off any metal burr or debris to ensure the sensor fits freely. The sensor should have some play in the hole.
Put a rubber washer over the sensor, then push the sensor into the hole. Put another rubber washer over the sensor and then the screw nut. (See diagram).
There should be a rubber washer on both sides of the vehicle material.
Tighten the screw nut hand tight and do not over tighten.
A| Bottom Driver Side Edge
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B| Bottom Driver Side Center
C| Bottom Passenger Side Center
D| Bottom Passenger Side Edge
E| Top Driver Side
F| Top Passenger Side

Part 3 Installing Sensor ECU

Mount the backup sensor ECU in the rear of the vehicle within reach of the furthest sensor while using the backup sensor extensions.
Plug in the backup sensor power harness and run it toward the front of the vehicle.
Cut the 3-pin plug off and add or remove wire to the harness to reach the desired location.

Wiring

Part 1 Power Wires (Accessory, Constant and Ground)

According to your specific vehicle, locate and tap into the accessory 12V (ACC), battery constant 12V (+BATT), and ground (GND).
Run leads up to where the 360 Monitor will be installed in the front of the vehicle.
On the 360 Main Harness, tie the RED wire to accessory, YELLOW to constant, and BLACK to ground.
Either run an accessory lead toward the Backup Sensor Power Harness or find an accessory source at the rear of the vehicle.
Tie the RED wire on the Backup Sensor Power arness to accessory, and the BLACK to ground.
Note : Brandmotion recommends soldering and heat shrinking connections for the most reliable install.

Part 2 Signal Wires (Left Turn, Right Turn and Reverse)

According to your specific vehicle, locate and tap into the reverse, left, and right turn signal wires.
Run leads up to where the system will be installed.
On the 360 Main Harness, tie the red wire coming off of the yellow camera connector to reverse, the red wire from the blue connector to the right turn signal wire, and the red wire from the red camera connector to left turn signal.
Either run a reverse signal lead toward the Backup Sensor Power Harness or find a reverse signal source at the rear of the vehicle.
Tie the YELLOW wire on the backup sensor power harness to reverse signal.
Temporarily plug the white main harness connector into the 360 system and test to make sure the system comes on when the key is turned. Verify that reverse and turn signals trigger their respective views.
Note : On some vehicles, the rear turn signal wires may also be used for brake lights. If this is the case, use the front turn signal wire.

Running Cables

Part 1 Running Wires

Run the camera color matched extension cables through the vehicle to each camera from the 360 main harness location.
Connect each camera extension to 360 main harness according to color.
(Optional) install the USB port somewhere accessible and plug the USB into the main harness.
Plug the dial receiver into the main harness.
Connect each sensor to a sensor extension and plug it into the backup sensor ECU.
Plug the backup sensor data extension cable into the backup sensor ECU and run it towards the front of the near the driver.
Plug the backup sensor speaker harness into the extension and mount the speaker near the 360 main harness.
Plug the backup sensor data wire into the backup sensor speaker harness.
Red| Left Camera
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Blue| Right Camera
Yellow| Rear Camera
Black| Front Camera

Mounting the System

Part 1 Putting the System in the Housing

On the 360 system housing, remove the wire cover plate from the back.
Pass the 360 main harness and the backup sensor data wire through the opening, with the white connectors towards the inside of the housing.
Plug the white connectors into the 360 system.
Snap the cover plate back over the hole.
Snap the 360 system into the housing and screw it in from the back with screws.

Part 2
Mounting the Housing in the Vehicle

Choose a desired mounting location on the dashboard to mount the fan mount on.
Peel off the red 3M tape cover and adhere it to the dash, then use provided screws to secure the mount more permanently.
Slide the monitor in between the bracket on the mount.
Tighten the retaining nut against the bracket to secure monitor in place.

Part 3 Mounting Dial Controller

Slide the battery cover off of the dial and install the provided coin cell battery.
Slide the cover back on.
Clean the mounting location surface with isopropyl alcohol and remove red 3M tape cover.
Mount the dial wherever is prefered by the driver. Press firmly to adhere.
Note : The knob battery cover slides off, ensure the mounting orientation is such that the knob slides down onto the cover.

Calibration

Part 1 Preparing for Calibration

Create calibration mats by cutting four 5’ x 5’ squares in a color that contrasts the floor. (Cardboard or tarp are recommended)
Place a square in each corner of the vehicle about 2’ from front and back and 11’ apart.
It is required to have the mats lay flat during the calibration process to ensure an accuratereading.
The mats can be adjusted as needed in later steps.
It is important that the mats are in line andparallel with the vehicle.

Part 2 Calibration Setup

Tap on the rightmost arrow icon to show the gear icon.
Tap the gear to enter settings.
If applicable, the passcode is 8899.
On the calibration line, tap edit.
Tap the left option showing the four squares in the corners of the vehicle.
Make sure you can clearly see all four corners of the squares for both squares in each camera.
If you cannot see all the corners, move the square until you can see them.
Tap [Continue] when all squares are clearly visible.

Part 4 Vehicle Dimensions

Measure the vehicle length and width in cm.
Enter those values into the appropriate boxes.
If the length greater than 610 centimeters, divide the length and width by 1.5 and enter those values. (Length ÷ 1.5 = New Value) and (Width ÷ 1.5 = New Value)
Tap [Calibration]
You will now see a loading indicator for 20 seconds or less
The system will try to automatically find the squares. It may fail if there is not enough contrast or the background is too busy. This is okay, you can manually correct it.
Tap [OK]
Drag each + to the corners of the squares, making sure you follow the pattern:
Upper Left, Upper Right, Lower Left, and Lower Right.
Repeat for each of the squares on screen to improve calibration.

Part 6 Image Adjustments (Optional)

You may see some distortion of straight lines along the left and right side of the vehicle.
Tap [Advance]
Tap on the side of the vehicle you would like to modify (left shown above)
Adjust the Vertical Centerpoint until the lines straighten out.
Do this for left and right sides.
To straighten the front, tap on the front of the truck and adjust L-gap and R-gap to align.
The same can be done for the rear.
When you have a calibration you are satisfied with, tap [Save Quit]
Tap [Ok]
The system has been calibrated.

FLTW-3610