Introduction. Brigade BN360 USB (4648B)

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Introduction

The Brigade Backeye®360 Select Camera Monitor System provides a simulated plan view of the vehicle and its surroundings,

as

if a camera were mounted high overhead above the vehicle along with individually selectable views to the rear, front , left and right. This enables the driver to see all around the vehicle by looking at a single monitor. However, this

‘surround’ view is formed by cameras mounted on the vehicle.

As such, the composite view is not a true overhead plan view and objects will appear distorted due to the physical locations of the cameras. Also, in regions where the views from adjacent cameras are combined, objects (pedestrians, vehicles etc.) may appear distorted, or partial, since the image comes from two cameras pointing in different directions. Due to the nature of the system, objects may not appear exactly as their real location with respect to the vehicle; objects may be physically closer than they appear. In particular, objects above ground level, may be closer than they appear and could be out of view.

Drivers should, however, be alerted to the presence of potential hazards.

It is imperative that Brigade Backeye®360 Select is fitted and commissioned by competent and trained technicians.

The installer is responsible for the fitness for purpose of the overall system and adheres to relevant regulations and legislation. Operators of the vehicle to which the Brigade Backeye®360 Select system is fitted must be made fully aware of how to interpret the images provided by the system so they will not be distracted by or rely completely on it. Distraction can cause accidents.

The system is intended to aid the operator, who must still concentrate on operating the vehicle, obey traffic and local regulations and continue to use his/her own training, senses and other vehicle aids, such as mirrors, as would be done if the system were not in place. Nothing removes the responsibility of the operator to operate the vehicle in a proper and lawful manner.

1.1 System Functionality

The system provides the driver/operator with a synthesized ‘birds-eye’ image of the vehicle using four ~185° cameras typically mounted on the front, sides and rear of the vehicle.

The Standard System is also capable of presenting different views to the driver. If required these views are shown automatically without driver initiation, this can be achieved by connecting the ECU’s trigger inputs to suitable vehicle signals, e.g.: reverse gear, turn signals etc

(the speed signal input is not currently used).

These can also be

selected manually with the View Select Button (refer to section 2.5).

There is an optional Full Screen version of the system which will display the synthesized ‘birds-eye’ image as a full

screen only (this option requires ECU software to be updated see section 8). When the system is set up for Full

Screen the View Select button and triggers have no functionality.

1.2 Screen layouts

Standard System

Full Screen System

Full screen view only

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