Table of contents About these instructions ..........................7 Contact ..................................7 Design features ............................... 7 Target group for these instructions ........................7 Other applicable documents ..........................8 Declaration of conformity ............................8 Guarantee ................................8 Safety ................................9 Introduction ................................9 Intended use ................................
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Switching on the system ............................20 5.1.1 Menu overview ............................. 21...
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Getting started .............................. 22 Language selection ............................... 22 Basic set 270° or 360° ............................22 Basic setting of the image mode .......................... 23 Stitching or Blending basic setting ........................23 Calibration................................24 6.5.1 Basic setting Calibration marker size ......................24 6.5.2 Laying out the calibration markers .......................
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11.1 Disposal of packaging ............................52 11.2 Disposal of the products ............................52 Index ................................53...
1 About these instructions 1.1 Contact If you have any questions about the product, its Thank you for your confidence in Motec products! commissioning or operation or if the products does not • We develop and manufacture our products with the meet your expectations, please do not hesitate to contact greatest of care.
• The information in these instructions describes the • Motec System Bus (MSB 2.0) specification for systems characteristics of the product without guaranteeing with CAN communication to the vehicle. them. • The information, data and instructions set out in these instructions was up-to-date at the time of printing.
The product is safe to use. • The Motec MVS is not suitable for the protection of persons in the sense of the applicable standards and guidelines for machines and vehicles (Machinery 2.2 Intended use...
2.5 Remaining risks 2.6 Display of warnings Folge Remaining risks can occur under the following In these instructions, warnings are shown in the form of circumstances: warning pictograms. The warnings must be observed in order to avoid accidents, injury or damage to property. •...
2.7 Safety and warning labels on the system 2.9 Wear personal protective gear components • When working on the system components or on the vehicle, the necessary personal protective equipment Information and symbols, such as safety labels and signs, must be worn. attached to the system components must be observed.
3 System description Additional camera in the 270° system The Mobile Vicinity Scout (MVS) is a camera system designed especially for utility vehicles. It provides the driver An additional camera (e.g., a rear-view camera) can be with a clear, seamless 270° or 360° view around his connected to the 270°...
3.2 Type signs 3.4 Components 3.4.1 Video control unit Fig. 2: System components type sign (example) Manufacturer’s Match code Fig. 4: MVCD1000-x / MVCD1001-x address Article number The video control unit processes the images delivered by CE mark Serial number the cameras to a 360°...
3.4.3 Monitor 3.4.4 Operator control unit Fig. 6: MD3071A Fig. 8: MBE1000 operator control unit The MBE1000 operator control unit is only required for the initial start-up and configuring the MVS system. The operator control unit is connected to the CAN 2 port of the video control unit.
4 Installation Also observe the following instructions for selecting the mounting position: • 4.1 Selecting the best possible installation Position the cameras as high as possible and in the centre of the relevant side of the vehicle after the location calibration.
4.2 Installation of the MVCD control unit 4.4 Laying cables • Select an installation location that is not subject to CAREFUL excessive vibrations. Damage to the vehicle’s body! • Do not install the unit next to a heat source. Improper and unsuitable drilling holes can damage the •...
4.5.3 Monitor 4.5 Electrical connections WARNING High voltage! Risk of fatal injuries! High currents in battery-powered systems can lead to injuries. • Only properly trained personnel shall be permitted to connect electrical devices. • Before proceeding with any electrical work, ensure the power supply is disconnected.
4.5.6 Connection digram Fig. 12: System overview MVS CAN2 - operator control unit/ultrasound sensors PWR/power supply CAN1 High + +12 V DC 0 V DC 0 V DC CAN1 Low - +9 to 60 V DC Shielding +9 to 60 V DC Flush-mounted wall socket M12/4-pin/A-coded Chassis plug M12/5-pin/A-coded C1 ...
5 Operation 5.1 Switching on the system 1. Turn on the ignition of the vehicle. The system will now boot up until the image is displayed. 2. Press in order to call up the main menu of the graphic user interface. PLEASE NOTE After switching on the system, the initial loading of the graphic user interface (GUI) can take approx.
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5.1.1 Menu overview This menu overview displays the menu structure of the MDS system. The overview displays only the main menu and submenus. Additional parameters may be found below the submenus. The parameters in the functions are described in the following chapters"Getting started" on page 22and"Advanced features"...
6 Getting started 6.2 Basic set 270° or 360° The camera arrangement depends on whether 3 (270° This chapter describes the basic settings required for the system) or 4 cameras (360° system) are installed on the initial startup. vehicle. All other functions, such as the configuration of graphical •...
6.3 Basic setting of the image mode 6.4 Stitching or Blending basic setting You can select from two modes: In order to be able to create a panoramic view, the images of several cameras have to be blended electronically. Undistorted (this is recommended and this is how the In the Blending Zones menu, one can set how this framing product is delivered): (blending) should be done.
6.5 Calibration 6.5.2 Laying out the calibration markers In order to optimise the blending of the cameras’ images, it 6.5.1 Basic setting Calibration marker size is necessary to calibrate the system using eight calibration markers. The calibration markers allow the system to 1.
6.5.3 Aligning the 360° system 6.5.4 Aligning the 270° system Fig. 20: Marker positions in the 270° front system Fig. 19: Marker positions in the 360° system Fig. 21: Marker positions in the 270° rear view system...
6.5.5 Check the position of the calibration 6.5.6 Enter the effective dimensions markers In order to display the markers on the monitor properly, the system requires the effective measurements between the Before the calibration, check whether all the cameras calibration markers. captured all markers.
6.5.7 Requirements for the calibration 6.5.8 Semi-automatic calibration • The calibration markers are laid out according to the • As a rule, all cameras are calibrated semi- Chapter"Laying out the calibration markers" on automatically. page 24. • The cameras are cleaned. 1.
6.6 Saving the settings As soon as the calibration is completed, the In order to maintain the settings after the system is system displays restarted, the settings must be saved in the video control whether all calibration unit after a change. markers were detected.
7 Advanced features 1. Select the menu “... / Settings / Representation/ Blending zones" and press the button to confirm PLEASE NOTE the selection. In order to maintain the settings after the system is restarted, the settings must be saved in the video control 2.
7.1.2 Blending 4. Use the When blending, images of two adjacent cameras are buttons to move the superimposed. carousel and select the Objects and people in the blending area are therefore desired blending mode captured and displayed simultaneously by two cameras. (e.g., tile mix special).
7.2 Manual calibration 270° system If using manual calibration, the area in which the images of two adjacent cameras are superimposed is determined by setting target crosses on the calibration markers. The required sequence is represented by ascending numbers in the respective view. Compliance with these instructions is mandatory.
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1. Select the menu “... / Settings / Calibration / Manual" If the positions do not correspond to the representation in Fig. 31, the positions of the target crosses must be and press the button to confirm the selection. corrected. 2.
7.3 Control lines 7.3.1 Introduction The video control unit has four control inputs that can be configured at random. A particular display mode can be assigned to each control input. In addition to the top view, individual cameras can also be displayed in a split screen view or as a full screen. For this purpose, the control inputs are connected to the corresponding signals from the vehicle’s electrical system (e.g., reverse gear, indicators, etc.).
7.3.3 Configuration The display mode can be 1. Select the menu “... / Settings / Representation/ individually configured for each camera. Blending zones" and press the button to confirm the selection. The image can be rotated and mirrored. Der Kamera-Modus kann 2.
7.4 Static overlays 4. Use the buttons to select the relevant 7.4.1 Introduction shape. It is possible to overlay static overlays in the top view of the 5. Use the to confirm camera image. For example, danger areas, swivel ranges your selection.
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Draw a circle 8. Select the entry Overlays displayed. 9. Press to confirm. Fig. 43: Hiding and displaying overlays PLEASE NOTE The name of the Overlays displayed menu will change each time the following buttons are pressed: "Overlays displayed > >...
The overlays are now written into the memory of the video control unit. The overlays are now displayed in the top view. In order to hide the overlays, select entry Overlays displayed again. Rectangle selected Circle selected Fig. 47: Selecting the overlay Fig.
7.5 Adjusting the vehicle image contour 1. Select the menu “... / Settings / Representation / Contour of vehicle image" and press the button to A customer-specific and contour-accurate vehicle image confirm the selection. can be stored in the MVS system. See chapter "Creating a customised vehicle image"...
For example, WinSCP can be downloaded at http://www.heise.de/download/winscp.html. 7.5.2.3 Electrical connections Use the Motec network cable MK773 to connect the video control unit with the Ethernet interface on the PC / laptop. "Connection digram" on page 19 Fig. 50: Vehicle image (Example)
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7.5.2.4 Configuring the network connection In order to create the network connection, the PC/laptop and the video control unit must be in the same IP address range. In order to check and adjust the IP address range, follow the steps below. 1.
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7.5.2.6 Configuration SSH / SCP client Install the SSH / SCP client. Motec recommends to use WinSCP. The installation instructions can be found athttp://www.winscp.net/eng/docs/installation. 1. Start WinSCP on the laptop/PC. 3. Enter the IP address 192.168.50.10 of the video control unit as the name of the computer (host name).
7.5.2.7 Upload vehicle image 7.6 Connecting ultrasonic sensors 1. Start WinSCP and select the previously created connection. 7.6.1 Introduction As an option, the MVS system can be supplemented with 12 ultrasonic sensors. This way, the system will receive a warning if objects are in the field of view of the cameras.
3. Press to confirm. The CAN bus is used to connect the MVCU 1300-1 to the video control unit MVCD1000-x / MVCD1001-x. The connection is made via the CAN 2 input. PLEASE NOTE When using systems with optional ultrasonic sensors, the...
7.6.4 Editing/deleting sensors 7. Use the button 1. Select the menu “... / Settings / Sensors / to select the side of the Ultrasound” / Configuring sensors and press the vehicle. button to confirm the selection. 8. Select the Horizontal Position slider and use the keys to...
7.6.5 Overlays 1. Select the menu “... / Settings / Sensors / Ultrasound” / Overlay and press the button to confirm the selection. Three variants are available for displaying the sensor signals in the top view. 2. Use the buttons to select the applicable types of overlays.
8 Operating mode • The driver is always responsible for the vehicle and the system. • Prior to driving, the driver must proceed with a visual inspection and a functional test before using the system. • The display of objects on the monitor can be restricted in poor light conditions or strong sunlight.
9 Fault fixing 9.1 Hardware Behaviour/malfunction Possible cause Corrective action System not starting. Power supply not available. Turn on power supply. Check fuse, replace as required. Power supply cable defective. Replace cable. Video control unit defective. Replace video control unit. Monitor display not Video control unit is not activated.
9.2 Malfunctions during the initial start-up Behaviour/malfunction Possible cause Corrective action Semi-automatic calibration Position of the markers not in the Place markers as specified. failed correct ascending order (from 0 to 7) See chapter "Laying out the calibration of the numbering. markers"...
9.3 Malfunctions during operation Behaviour/malfunction Possible cause Corrective action Blue monitor screen No video signal on monitor, loose Check cable connection between video connector, monitor cable defective. control unit and monitor, replace defective cables. Check the connector for tight fit, tighten the union nuts of the connector on the video control unit hand-tight, and latch flap into place on the side of the monitor...
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Behaviour/malfunction Possible cause Corrective action Objects close to the vehicle The tags were not placed correct (too Check marker positions and correct, if are not displayed far from the vehicle) during the necessary. calibration and image areas were See chapter "Check the position of the truncated.
9.4 Ultrasonic sensors Behaviour/malfunction Possible cause Corrective action The dynamic overlays of the Setting of the horizontal position is Check the horizontal position and adjust if ultrasonic sensors are not not correct. necessary. displayed in the correct see chapter "Connecting ultrasonic sensors" position on page 42.
10 Maintenance 11 Disposal and environmental protection DANGER High voltage! Risk of fatal injuries! 11.1 Disposal of packaging High currents in battery-powered systems can lead to • The product was protected by packaging for transport. serious injuries or death. All materials used are environmentally-friendly and •...
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12 Index About these instructions ..........5 Maintenance ............... 51 Advanced features ............28 Manual calibration ............30 Menu overview ............20 Basic set 270° or 360° ..........21 Basic setting of the image mode ........ 22 Non-intended use ............7 Blending ..............
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