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ARCURE Blaxtair 3 Installation Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Installation instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Summary PART 1 : INSTALLATION ........................4 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ....................4 ® K ..................... 4 LAXTAIR IT DESCRIPTION ..........................6 IMENSIONS ..........................7 PTIONS ......................8 QUIPMENT REQUIRED RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS ..............9 POSITIONING THE BLAXTAIR® SENSOR HEADS .............. 11 INSTALLING THE BLAXTAIR®...
  • Page 3 « N » ......................57 EAR DETECTION « C » ....................57 LUTTERED ENVIRONMENT COPY OF CONFIGURATION ....................58 ......................58 EQUIRED MATERIALS ....................59 OPYING THE CONFIGURATION PU ..............61 O INSTALL THE CONFIGURATION INTO ANOTHER RESOLVING POTENTIAL INCONSISTENCIES ..............63 ...........................

  • Page 4: Part 1 : Installation

    PART 1 : INSTALLATION Equipment description Blaxtair® Kit description Blaxtair® is composed of : Part Variations Components Fastenings Blaxtair ® Sensor Head (SH) Colour 4x M5x15 BTR 4 x lock washers Black and white 4 x flat washers 4x M8x25 HEX 4 x M8 nuts 4 x M8 lock washers 8 x M8 flat washers...
  • Page 5 Reinforced Fixing brackets x 4 4x M5x12 BTR 4 x M5 flat washers 4 x M5 lock washers With internal hard 5m 6 wire power cable drive (video Fuse holder recorder) 1 x 7.5A fuse Processing unit 2 x 2A fuses (PU) Without hard drive 6 x Insulated Crimp...

  • Page 6: Dimensions

    Dimensions 23/04/2019 6/71...

  • Page 7: Options

    Options The following options are available: • One or more multi coloured LEDs • One or more alarm sounder boxes • A splitter for multiple accessories • A video signal converter • Voice buzzer 23/04/2019 7/71...

  • Page 8: Equipment Required

    Equipment required • Regular workshop tools • Digital spirit level or relevant smartphone app • Drill • Various fasteners • Split or non-spilt sheath (min. 12mm) • A length of single core cable for reverse connection 23/04/2019 8/71...

  • Page 9: Recommended Sequence Of Operations

    Recommended sequence of operations • Carefully select the location for the head, following the configuration sheet provided and precautions given in section 3 • Select the location for the Processor, bearing in mind the precautions given in section 8 • Select the locations for any optional items, bearing in mind the precautions given in section 6...
  • Page 10 • Install the Sensor Head (section 3) • Route the green Sensor Head cable back to the Processor location (section 5) • If no ‘reverse signal’ is available near the Processor location it is advisable to run a separate wire along with the Head cable as the Head will be situated close to a reverse light or ‘backup’...

  • Page 11: Positioning The Blaxtair® Sensor Heads

    Positioning the BLAXTAIR® Sensor Head To achieve an optimal detection performance, the following rules must always be respected: The Sensor Head must be installed at a height between 1.0m and 2.4m with respect to the ground level. Any pedestrian must appear on the monitor in full when between 1.2m and 7.0m away from the Sensor Head.
  • Page 12 • No part of the machine shall obstruct the field of view. • The Blaxtair® head must not have a slope angle (angle « z »,°) when mounted. Maximum tolerance is of +/- 2°. • The Blaxtair® head must not be exposed to impacts corrosive elements miscellaneous projected matter (mud, gravel, tarmac, etc.)

  • Page 13: Installing The Blaxtair® Sensor Heads

    Installing the BLAXTAIR® sensor heads • Fix the Heads securely to their predetermined location, bearing in mind the weight of the Head and the mounts. Use a reinforced backplate if necessary. 23/04/2019 13/71...

  • Page 14: Routing The Sensor Head Cables

    Routing the sensor head cables • When installing cables on the machine, start from the Head working towards the Processor. Do not remove the protective cap fitted to the plug before routing it. Cable tie the plug in a plastic bag when routing it through the machine to stop ingress of dirt, oil, etc.
  • Page 15 • Protect the Head cable all the way along the channel up to the Processor with the aid of a split sheath. • Follow the original or already installed cables. The cables should be secured at regular intervals (at least every 20cm) along the entire length with cable ties.

  • Page 16: Positioning Monitors And Optional Add-Ons

    Positioning monitors and optional add-ons BLAXTAIR® monitor Never plug-in or unplug the monitor when the system is working. If necessary, turn off the whole system fully before working on the monitor. • The monitor must be installed in accordance with the following conditions: Preferably, the monitor should be positioned in line with the mirrors;...

  • Page 17: Optional Add-On Blaxtair/Blaxtairview® And/Or Single Monitor Option

    Optional add-on Blaxtair/BlaxtairView® and/or single monitor option The system is composed of: • One or more cameras with: Their brackets, The extension lead between monitor and camera (5, 10, 15 or 20m). • A specific multi-camera monitor including: A power and interconnection harness, Brackets, A cap, A remote.
  • Page 18 The system’s connection diagram is as follows: BXT-OPT accessory cable Blaxtair ® Power of monitor: Red = ignition Black: Ground BXT-DISP-MC Multi camera monitor Blaxtair ® BXT-CVT2 Converter video Blaxtair ® With specific set of cables BXT-PU-… Processing unit Blaxtair ® In this example (MR180 single monitor), the brown wire of the accessory cable (BXT-OPT) will give 12V to the monitor when Blaxtair®...
  • Page 19 • Each camera connected corresponds to a trigger. For example, the brown "Back" trigger corresponding to the "Back" camera and can be connected to the vehicle's reversing system so as to display the image from the "Back" camera when the machine is put into reverse gear.
  • Page 20 • Use the buttons below to navigate : « Up/Dn » for up/down Right hand « Vol » to select a line. It is possible to change the language from the "OSD" menu. To display the camera(s) that should be active on power up, change the "activated mode"...

  • Page 21: Led (Option) Bxt-Led

    LED (option) BXT-LED The LED must be installed in accordance with the following requirements: • The LED must not be in the driver’s direct line of vision, it should be installed in their peripheral vision; • The LED must be installed in such a way that it does not reflect in the windscreen, as it could disturb the driver, especially at night;...

  • Page 22: Buzzer Boxes ( Optional ) Bxt-Buz And Led +Buzzer ( Optional ) Bxt-Buz-Led

    Buzzer boxes (optional) BXT-BUZ Led+Buzzer (optional) BXT-BUZ-LED • The buzzer box emits a sound signal upon detection • The LED + buzzer box emits a sound and light signal upon detection Route the cable through the lock nut, then connect the LED to the Processor’s USB port.
  • Page 23 Waterproof Buzzer connector Waterproof LED connector (disconnect for maintenance) 23/04/2019 23/71...

  • Page 24: Splitter Buzzer (Bxt-Split-Buz)

    Splitter Buzzer (BXT-SPLIT-BUZ) This splitter box is used to connect several accessories to the Blaxtair® outlet. 23/04/2019 24/71...

  • Page 25: Accessory Cable (Bxt-Opt)

    Accessory cable (BXT-OPT) The standard outputs are shown in the following picture. There are two pairs Brown and White: - Active upon Pedestrian and Obstacle detection Green and Yellow: - Active upon Pedestrian detection only Wire Colour No Detection Pedestrian Obstacle Detection Detection...

  • Page 26: Powering The Systems

    Powering the systems Make the connections with the ignition and circuit-breakers OFF. The Blaxtair® guarantee is only valid if the supplied fuse holder is used. • Make the connections with the ignition and circuit-breakers OFF; • Powering the Processing Units(s) should be done in accordance with the following conditions: Use the fuse holder provided in the kit.
  • Page 27 Grey Wire – via 2A fuse – Connect to an ignition fed supply. Make sure that this supply remains constant at all times when the ignition is switched on and does not ‘drop out’ during the cranking of the engine. White Wire –...

  • Page 28: Positioning The Blaxtair® Processing Unit

    Positioning the BLAXTAIR® Processing Unit The Processing Unit is supplied with four fixing plates. Calculator fixing plates The Processing Unit is water-resistant against splashes and temporary submersion when turned on and when the unused connectors are protected by their stoppers (supplied with the connector). Be sure to install it in accordance with the following recommendations: •...
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  • Page 30: Connecting The Accessories To The Blaxtair® Processing Unit

    Connecting accessories to the BLAXTAIR® processing unit Connecting the cables to the Processor MR180 only An additional cable, 5 ways male-male, is used to connect the Processors together. This enables communication between them. For the alarm management of MR180 configuration, please refer to the user manual. 23/04/2019 30/71...

  • Page 31: Initial Start-Up

    Initial start-up • Switch on the vehicle ignition. • The system automatically goes through different stages before launching. • The initial start-up takes around 1 minute, the system will display the camera view, with an orange message in the foreground, and an orange boarder around the perimeter of the screen.

  • Page 32: Measuring The Position Of The Blaxtair® Heads

    Measuring the position of the BLAXTAIR® heads Using a tape measure, measure the height from the centre of the head to the ground. • Measure the angle of the head with a digital spirit level (ensure that the machine is on level ground). Be sure to measure the angle of the Sensor Head and not the cap (as shown in the picture below) 23/04/2019...
  • Page 33 Note these measurements as they will be used for the next step ‘system setup’ 23/04/2019 33/71...

  • Page 34: System Configuration

    System configuration Physical installation itself is complete. The software should now be configured to make sure the Blaxtair® is calibrated correctly for the vehicle it is fitted to. See part 2 of the configuration process. To ensure Blaxtair’s nominal operating and for best results, the system should be configured in strict accordance with the following procedure;...

  • Page 35: Part 2 : Configuration

    Part 2 : Configuration Foreword BLAXTAIR® contains an on-board configuration tool. The installer is therefore responsible for correctly configuring the system. It is mandatory to check the parameters and behavior of the system after any modification. 23/04/2019 35/71...

  • Page 36: Launching The Configuration Tool

    Launching the configuration tool Equipment required • A mouse, preferably wireless, connected to the Blaxtair maintenance USB port. (If the LED option is installed the plug must be removed during configuration to allow the mouse to be attached) Launch When the screen displays the warning message or the scene filmed by the camera(s), left click using the mouse to display the maintenance buttons on-screen and left click...
  • Page 37 • A password is required. In standard configuration, password is: 5504 Customers may have requested a different password; the password can be changed (factory setting). Please ask your supplier for the specific password. The configuration page will open: 23/04/2019 37/71...

  • Page 38: Selecting The Configuration Model

    MR90-A. • For a system composed of two Processing Units and two Sensor Heads select MR180. • For a bespoke Arcure-configured system: select the vehicle (brand and model) specified in the system’s delivery note. Configuration selection’s button...

  • Page 39: Model Customisation

    Model customisation Installer language and keyboard • To change the installer language, click on the « en-installer » button (top left bar) and select the desired language. The keyboard will automatically change to support the chosen language. • To change the keyboard, click on the «...

  • Page 40: User Language

    User language To change the user language, select the vehicle symbol to display the screen below, then click the "en" button and select the desired language. Advanced setup For optimum setup, it is necessary to go to advanced setup: Button to access the type of setup 23/04/2019 40/71...

  • Page 41: Vehicle Setup

    Vehicle setup To get a configuration as accurate as possible, it is necessary to adjust the measurements corresponding to the machine: • Overall length • Overall width The machine’s dimension will be shown in the user view. If the dimensions stored in the tool are significantly different from the reality, this could cause the machine operator to make a mistake.

  • Page 42: Setup Of Shutdown Delay

    On this page, it is possible to change the shape of the machine, displayed on the screen, by choosing from several models: Setup of shutdown delay It is possible to set a delay period to stop the system shutting down as soon as the ignition is switched off.

  • Page 43: Setup Of Date & Time

    Setup screen Specific button This delay will be activated after closing the editor window and restarting the processing unit. Setup of date & time It is possible to setup the internal clock on the system. This function is necessary for the Backup of data when the Processor is equipped with an internal Hard Drive.

  • Page 44: Setup Of The Sensor Heads

    Setup screen Specific button This time is set when the editor is closed. Setup of the sensor heads • Click on the Blaxtair head symbol. • In some configurations, a diagram showing the machine and its detection zones appears in the user view. 23/04/2019 44/71...
  • Page 45 Setup of head’s clickable zone • The sensor head must physically appear on the scheme. • In advanced setup, click on the sensor head in the area shown. • The Sensor Head can be moved by clicking and holding the mouse and moving it, or by changing the fields «...

  • Page 46: Rear-View Mirror Mode

    • Adjust each setting in accordance with the recommendations. Checked by default, this enables the display of the Blaxtair scene in mirror mode. Uncheck if the Blaxtair head « looks » in the same direction as the driver Negative angle and actual height of the head with respect to the ground.

  • Page 47: Position And Orientation Of The Sensor Heads On The Machine

    Check/Uncheck Position and orientation of the Sensor Heads on the machine Setup of the head position/orientation • Point x=0, y=0 corresponds to the front left corner of the machine template; 23/04/2019 47/71...

  • Page 48: Alarm Types

    • Increasing coordinate x moves the Sensor Head to the right in the outlined area; • Increasing coordinate y moves the Sensor Head down in the outlined area; • When the angle is 0°, the Sensor Head is angled towards the front of the machine;...
  • Page 49 On machines that do not have reverse gear, checking the box “detection all the time” is recommended. Setting the alarm type 23/04/2019 49/71...
  • Page 50 On an MR90-A system, both Sensor Heads cannot operate at the same time. Check “detection if input 1 is active” for one, the other one is automatically “detection all the times”, and vice versa. This determines the head positions, and consistency between head positioning and detection activation must be verified.

  • Page 51: Detection Zones (Type, Dimensions)

    3.11 Detection zones (type, dimensions) 3.11.1 Description of detection zones Two zones can be configured: • An « obstacle » zone, near to the sensor head, where the presence of any large obstacle (pedestrian or otherwise) will trigger an alarm, •...

  • Page 52: 3.11.2 Changing The Detection Zones Shape And Size

    The detection zones are described by the x and y coordinates of their four corners, shown by the green dots. Adding additional points is not possible on this interface; this option can be performed by Arcure only via a special configuration.

  • Page 53: 3.11.3 Physical Features Of The Detection Zones

    3.11.3 Physical features of the detection zones If, after modification, the physical characteristics of the detection zones are not respected, the tool can detect this and warn the installer by pointing out possible inconsistencies. In this case, refer to section 3.9.3.1 and .2 to resolve these inconsistencies.
  • Page 54 3.11.3.1 « Obstacle » detection zone It is strongly recommended to adjust the width of the obstacle zone to the same width as the machine, to avoid any ‘nuisance’ alarms. • Minimum range (or depth): 0,30m if the « close-up detection » option is activated;...
  • Page 55 Inside green lines Recommended dimensions for optimal performance of detection. Inside red lines Extended dimensions. The coordinates (see 3.9.2) turns yellow in the editor. Note that there is a possible loss of performance. Outside red lines : recommended. coordinates turns red. Out of specification for use.

  • Page 56: Options

    Detection may work outside of these limits but with possibly reduced performance. Options Optional add-ons are available. They might be activated depending on the machine’s operating environment. dcdzfzdefz Adding options 23/04/2019 56/71...

  • Page 57: Sharp Slopes

    « Sharp slopes » The « sharp slopes » option is recommended for machines operating on steep ramps (above 20°), for example, in a quarry. It prevents alarms from being triggered by the ground detection function when there are large slope drops or on large piles of sand, etc…...

  • Page 58: Copy Of Configuration

    Copy of configuration Blaxtair offers the possibility to copy the edited configuration and transfer it to another Processing Unit. This function is useful for a batch of installations on same vehicles (forklifts for example). To access this function click the vehicle, then specific button. Specific button Required materials...

  • Page 59: Copying The Configuration

    To duplicate the configuration Start the Blaxtair Connect the USB Hub, with mouse and the USB key. Be careful, do not re-use a USB key without formatting it first, as Blaxtair will recognizes it automatically. Do not use any USB key with the following information stored in it : UT_Appli UT_data...
  • Page 60 If no USB key has been found or is corrupted, this window will appear : Click on green button to launch the copy. Note: The entire USB key will be formatted. 23/04/2019 60/71...

  • Page 61: To Install The Configuration Into Another Pu

    The operation will take 1 to 5 min, depending of the original format of the key. The editor cannot be closed during this operation (exit icon unavailable) The completion of the copy will be shown by a window : 10. The USB key can be disconnected and used in another Processing Unit.
  • Page 62 Disconnect the USB key. The configuration model will be directly implemented, there’s no need to open the editor. The configuration will also be available in the list of models. 23/04/2019 62/71...

  • Page 63: Resolving Potential Inconsistencies

    There are two levels of inconsistency warnings: • “Yellow”: One or more coordinates of the selected zone are at the limit of Blaxtair ® performance capacity as validated by Arcure. • “Red”: One or more coordinates of the selected zone are beyond the limits of Blaxtair ®...
  • Page 64 • All "y" coordinates for the "obstacles" detection zone are above 0.30m and 1.20m for pedestrian zones. 23/04/2019 64/71...

  • Page 65: Validation Of The Configuration

    Validation of the configuration To exit the configuration tool, click "exit". Changes are automatically saved. SAVE AND QUIT THE CONFIGURATION The system will restart and test each component, then will display the Blaxtair® view with your settings Check the user language •...
  • Page 66 The initial height and angles values should be close to the estimated height and angles values. 23/04/2019 66/71...

  • Page 67: Checking The Machine

    Checking the machine’s Top View and detection zones On the Top View displayed in the top right corner, check: • The machine diagram (type, proportions), • The position of the Sensor Head on the machine and its angle, • The detection zones (shape, proportions). The zone displayed on this Top View is corrected in relation to the diagram created, taking into account the Blaxtair®...

  • Page 68: Validation And Resolving Problems

    Validation and resolving problems Final test ACTION CONDITION EXPECTATION Start the engine The detection zones are clear. - Displays a good quality image on screen in under 75s - Detection LED is green, if applicable - No alarm sound Discrete activation (e.g. reverse) No obstacles nor pedestrians in the - Green LED, if applicable detection zone.

  • Page 69: Arcure Customer Support

    Arcure customer support If you require assistance, or for any technical questions on BLAXTAIR®, including its installation or maintenance, please do not hesitate to contact us. hotline@blaxtair.com (+33) (0) 175 43 90 58 For assistance inquiries, you will be asked to provide the serial and product numbers indicated on the Processor.
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