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Eaton VORAD EVT-300 Driver Instructions

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Eaton VORAD Collision Warning Systems
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EVT-300
Driver Instructions VODR-0030 December 2004
For the most current information, visit the Roadranger web site at www.roadranger.com

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  • Page 1 Eaton VORAD Collision Warning Systems ® ® EVT-300 Driver Instructions VODR-0030 December 2004 For the most current information, visit the Roadranger web site at www.roadranger.com...
  • Page 2 C485; Washington, D.C. 20054. Any changes or modifications made by the user to this equipment that are not expressly approved by Eaton Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information in this brochure.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warnings....................1 VORAD EVT-300 Overview ..............3 EVT-300 Collision Warning System Features ........4 EVT-300 Components ................5 EVT-300 Controls.................. 8 Driver Display Indicators............... 9 Side Sensor Display Indicators ............14 Driver Identification Card ..............15 EVT-300 Start-Up................16 EVT-300 Vehicle Tracking ..............

  • Page 4: Warnings

    Limitations of Collision Warning Systems The Eaton VORAD EVT-300 Collision Warning System is intended solely as an aid for an alert and conscientious professional driver. It is not to be used or relied upon to operate a vehicle. The system should be used in conjunction with rear view mirrors and other instrumentation to maintain safe operation.
  • Page 5 If you have any questions regarding the operation of the EVT-300 or Smart- Cruise, call 1-800-826-HELP (4357) in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico; contact your OE dealer in Europe. An Eaton VORAD EVT-300 Driver Training Video can also be ordered by calling 1-888-386-4636. Eaton wants you to use your...

  • Page 6: Vorad Evt-300 Overview

    Overview VORAD EVT-300 Overview The Eaton VORAD EVT-300 Collision Warning System is a sophisticated, com- puterized device that uses forward-looking radar and optional side-looking radar to constantly monitor vehicles ahead and in the blind spot area, respec- tivily. The Collision Warning System uses transmitted and received radar signals to determine the distance and relative speed between the vehicle and objects in front.

  • Page 7: Evt-300 Collision Warning System Features

    Features EVT-300 Collision Warning System Features • Visual display indicating when objects are detected within 350 feet (106 m) in front of the vehicle. • Audible alerts when the vehicle is closing within one half (1/2) sec- ond, one (1) second, and two (2) second following intervals. •...

  • Page 8: Evt-300 Components

    Component Description EVT-300 Components The Eaton VORAD EVT-300 Collision Warning System is comprised of four main components: the Antenna Assembly, Central Processing Unit, Driver Display Unit, and the Interconnecting Harness. Two components, the Side Sensor and Side Sensor Display, are optional. Each of the components are shown in their approximate location on a vehicle (see Figure 1 below), and their functions are described in the following paragraphs.
  • Page 9 Component Description Central Processing Unit The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the electronic control unit for the EVT- 300 Collision Warning System. The CPU and Antenna Assembly are program- mable though a slot located in the opposite end from the cable connection on the CPU (system parameters can be set with a Prolink Diagnostic Tool or Ser- viceRanger).
  • Page 10 Component Description Side Sensor (Optional) The Side Sensor is also a radar device that senses objects from two (2) to ten (10) feet (.6 - 3 m) from the side of the vehicle in a blind spot area on either side of the vehicle.

  • Page 11: Evt-300 Controls

    Green, Green, SmartCruise/Accident Power ON/ Reconstruction Driver Identification Card Status FAIL Light Sensor Volume Warning Level Range Red, System EATON VORAD Failure Driver Identification Yellow Orange Card Slot Figure 3 Side Sensor Display Unit (Optional) Red, Vehicle Detected Indicator Light...

  • Page 12: Driver Display Indicators

    Green, SmartCruise/Accident Power ON/ Reconstruction Driver Identification Card Status FAIL Light Sensor Volume Warning Level Range Red, System EATON VORAD Failure Driver Identification Yellow Orange Card Slot Figure 5 Item Description Green, Power On/ Illuminates after power is applied to the system Driver’s Identification...
  • Page 13 Driver Display Indicators Range Control* and When rotated from minimum to maximum*, and Accident Recorder* not in SmartCruise*, this control knob provides range adjustment of the first alert (3 to 2 sec- onds) and the second alert (2 to 1.75 seconds). Function may be configured to prevent range adjustment control* (See Figure 5).
  • Page 14 Accident Recorder Power ON/OFF Speaker Green, Green, SmartCruise/Accident Power ON/ Reconstruction Driver Identification Card Status FAIL Light Sensor Volume Warning Level Range Red, System EATON VORAD Failure Driver Identification Yellow Orange Card Slot Figure 6 CWS Alert Warning Levels Figure 7...
  • Page 15 Driver Display Indicators Warning Level Descriptions • Warnings are received only on a vehicle in your lane. • Range is reduced on curved roads. • Warnings are disabled in sharp turns and when the brake is applied. • The distances and times below are based on setting the Driver Dis- play Unit “RANGE”...
  • Page 16 Driver Display Unit Range Control/ Volume Control Accident Recorder Power ON/OFF Speaker Green, Green, SmartCruise/Accident Power ON/ Reconstruction Driver Identification Card Status FAIL Light Sensor Volume Warning Level Range Red, System EATON VORAD Failure Driver Identification Yellow Orange Card Slot Figure 8...

  • Page 17: Side Sensor Display Indicators

    Vehicle Detected Indicator Light Light Sensor Yellow, No Vehicle Detected Indicator Light EATON VORAD Figure 9 Light/Tones Description Red/Triple Tone Indicator light illuminates after objects have been detected by the Side Sensor(s), and remain in proximity for more than one (1) second. When the right turn signal...

  • Page 18: Driver Identification Card

    Driver ID Card (Optional) Driver Identification Card If the system configuration requires a Driver Identification Card, (see Figure 10), it must be inserted into the slot provided on the front of the Driver Display Unit (see Figure 8, page 13). After the system is powered on, insert the card into the slot with a smooth steady continuous motion.

  • Page 19: Evt-300 Start-Up

    Initial Start-Up EVT-300 Start-Up WARNING: Be sure the vehicle is not moving during the initial self-test at vehicle’s start-up. Otherwise, the system may not operate properly. No Collision Warning System alerts will be given by the EVT-300 until all lights are extinguished after the self-test is complete.

  • Page 20: Evt-300 Vehicle Tracking

    Typical System Tracking EVT-300 Vehicle Tracking Straight Ahead Same Lane Tracking The system’s same-lane target discrimination capability eliminates detection of nuisance objects in adjacent lanes. Detected but not alerted Critical Target Detected but not alerted Curved Same Lane Tracking While driving on curved roads, the same lane target discrimination is main- tained using host vehicle turn rate information and vehicle azimuth.

  • Page 21: Evt-300 Road Situations

    Special Road Situations EVT-300 Road Situations WARNING: The EVT-300 Collision Warning system will not warn of all possible hazards. Do not assume it is “all clear” if no warn- ing signals are indicated. This system is intended solely as a driver aid, and not to be relied upon to operate a vehicle.
  • Page 22 Special Road Situations Detecting Objects Alongside an Approaching Curve When approaching a curve, warnings may sound and indicators may illumi- nate due to objects, such as a parked car, on the side of a curved portion of the road in direct line with the radar beam, until the vehicle is actually starting into the turn.
  • Page 23 Special Road Situations Detecting Vehicles on Other Side of a Hill The system cannot detect vehicles over a hill. No alarm will sound until objects are within the field of view of the radar antenna. Approaching a Steep Hill The system cannot detect objects above its beam. Generally, the alarm does not sound from the beam hitting the road surface.
  • Page 24 Special Road Situations Side Sensor Coverage Note that the optional Side Sensor(s) only detects object motion within its field of view. This view includes the 2 to 10 feet (.6 - 3 m) next to the vehicle. Note: Vehicles outside of the field of view will not be detected. Side Sensor Range The Side Sensor(s) range is set to detect vehicles in the adjacent lane two (2) to ten (10) feet (.6 - 3 m) away.

  • Page 25: Evt-300 Smartcruise (Optional)

    SmartCruise (Optional) EVT-300 SmartCruise (Optional) SmartCruise is an optional enhancement to the Eaton VORAD EVT-300 CWS system. SmartCruise is activated whenever the vehicle’s standard cruise con- trol system is activated and the EVT-300 is powered on. When SmartCruise is active, the green “S/C” (SmartCruise) light in the upper right corner of the Driver Display Unit will illuminate or a headway control indicator will be evi- dent on an OEM proprietary - messaging center.
  • Page 26 SmartCruise (Optional) Following Intervals Following Following Following Following Following Interval in Interval in Interval in Interval in Interval in Seconds Feet (m) Feet (m) Feet (m) Feet (m) at 50 MPH at 55 MPH at 60 MPH at 65 MPH 2.25 165 (50) 182 (55)
  • Page 27 SmartCruise (Optional) Cut In and Out If the speed of the target vehicle is faster than that of the host vehicle, the host will continue to maintain its speed. However, if the speed of the target vehicle is less than the host’s speed, the engine ECM will issue a command to reduce fuel and may also engage the engine retarder.
  • Page 28 SmartCruise (Optional) Road Curves and SmartCruise Gentle Curves SmartCruise will continue to maintain a set following interval in a gentle curve as long as the turn is greater than 750 feet (228 m) radius. Sharp Curves When maintaining a set following interval, the system may lose track of the target vehicle in front.

  • Page 29: Accident Reconstruction Capability (Optional)

    This must be done before 30 days have elapsed, or the event will be removed from the system memory. Before shipping the unit contact the Eaton Corporation at 1-800-826-HELP (4357). After confirmation, ship the Central Processor Unit to Eaton Corporation, Attn: Accident Reconstruction Specialist, 13100 E.

  • Page 30: Preventive Maintenance

    Active faults are faults that are still present. These fault codes provide the driver the ability to record the system fault during a trip and call either the maintenance department or Eaton Corporation for assistance. When placed into its “Failure Display Mode” (see “How to Activate Failure Display Mode” on page 28), specific fault codes are indicated by a pattern of flashes blinked out on the Driver Display Unit’s red “FAIL”...

  • Page 31: How To Activate Failure Display Mode

    Failure Display Mode How to Activate Failure Display Mode Press in and hold the Driver Display Unit “VOLUME” knob for at least five (5) seconds. If the knob is released before five (5) seconds has lapsed, the system will turn off. After five (5) seconds the Driver Dis- play Unit’s red ”FAIL”...
  • Page 32 Failure Display Mode Fault Code Chart Fault Code Suspect Failure Central Processing Unit Central Processing Unit Driver Display Unit Antenna Assembly Right Side Sensor Left Side Sensor Right Turn Signal Left Turn Signal Brake Input Speed Input SmartCruise Compatibility J-1587 J-1939 VBUS Driver Display Unit...
  • Page 34 The Roadranger® System is an unbeatable combination of the copy, reproduce and/or distribute best products from Eaton and Dana -- partnering to provide you this document in printed format. the most advanced, most trouble-free drivetrain in the industry.

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