Brigade Backsense BS-8100 - Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Detection Ranges ................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Object Detection Capability ..................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 Detection Pattern ........................................................................................... 4
1.2.2 Factors Influencing the Detection of Objects .................................................. 5
2 Kit Contents...................................................................................................................... 6
3 Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................ 8
3.1 System Connectivity................................................................................................ 8
3.2 Installation Site........................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Electrical Connections ............................................................................................. 9
3.4 Sensor Mounting and Location ................................................................................ 9
3.4.1 Sensor Direction .......................................................................................... 10
3.4.2 Sensor Fixing............................................................................................... 10
3.4.3 Vehicle Overhang into Detection Area ......................................................... 10
3.4.4 Mounting Angle ............................................................................................ 10
3.4.5 Offset to Vehicle Centre Line Mounting ........................................................ 10
3.5 Cable .................................................................................................................... 11
3.6 Display .................................................................................................................. 11
3.7 Initial System Power Up and Test ......................................................................... 13
3.8 Error States ........................................................................................................... 13
4 Configuring the BS-8100 System.................................................................................... 14
4.1 PC System Requirements ..................................................................................... 14
4.2 Software Installation .............................................................................................. 14
4.2.1 Configuration Tool Software Installation ....................................................... 14
4.2.2 USB to Serial Port Driver Installation ........................................................... 17
4.3 Using the Configuration Tool Software .................................................................. 20
4.3.1 Identifying COM Port Number ...................................................................... 20
4.3.2 User Interface Overview .............................................................................. 21
4.3.3 Main Menu ................................................................................................... 21
4.3.4 Connecting to the Brigade Backsense
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System ........................................... 21
4.3.5 Disconnecting from Brigade Backsense
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System ........................................ 23
4.3.6 Writing a configuration to the Brigade Backsense
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System .......................... 23
4.3.7 Reading Configuration from the Brigade Backsense
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System ...................... 24
4.3.8 Saving Configuration to a File ...................................................................... 24
4.3.9 Loading Configuration from a File ................................................................ 24
4.3.10 Detection Area Setup ................................................................................... 25
4.3.11 Blind Area Setup .......................................................................................... 30
5 Testing and Maintenance ............................................................................................... 35
5.1 Operator Instructions............................................................................................. 35
5.2 Maintenance and Testing ...................................................................................... 35
6 Specifications ................................................................................................................. 37
7 Mounting Dimensions ..................................................................................................... 40
8 Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 41