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- Page 1 Eaton VORAD Always Alert Eaton VORAD SmartCruise Eaton VORAD BlindSpotter Driver Instructions VODR-0035 February 2005 VORAD = Vehicle Onboard RADar For the most current information, visit www.vorad.com.
- Page 2 VORAD system. Pay particular attention to the safety messages below. Limitations of Collision Warning Systems The Eaton VORAD system is intended solely as an aid for an alert and consci- entious driver. The system should be used in conjunction with side-view mir- rors and other instrumentation to maintain safe operation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Washington, D.C. 20554-0001. 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 4: Product Overview
Overview Product Overview The Eaton VORAD system is a sophisticated, computerized device that uses forward-looking radar and optional side-looking radar to constantly monitor vehicles ahead and in the blind spot area, respectively. Always Alert The radar signals determine the distance and relative speed between the vehi- cle and objects in front. -
Page 5: System Features
Features System Features Always Alert • Collision Warning - Audible and visual warnings when the potential for a collision is detected even in rain, snow, fog, smoke, sun glare, or total darkness. • Tail Gating - Audible alerts when within one half (1/2) second of another vehicle. -
Page 6: Components
Component Description Components The Eaton VORAD system is comprised of four main components: the Antenna Assembly, Central Processing Unit, Driver Display, and the Intercon- necting Harness. The Side Sensor(s) and the Side Sensor Display(s), are optional components. Each of the components are shown in their approximate location on a vehicle (see Figure 1 below). -
Page 7: Control And Indicator Overview
Green, SmartCruise Green, Power ON FAIL Light Sensor Volume Warning Level Range Red, System EATON VORAD Failure Yellow Orange Figure 2 Item Description Volume Control Power can be turned on or off by pushing in the control knob. Volume level can be adjusted by rotating the control knob. - Page 8 Always Alert Always Alert • Warnings are received only on a vehicle in your lane. • Range is reduced on curved roads. • Warnings are disabled in sharp turns. As you approach a slower vehicle ahead: • If within 350 ft. to the vehicle and immediate braking is required to avoid a collision, all three lights will illuminate and a continuous warning tone will sound until the danger no longer exists.
- Page 9 Object Detected Indicator Light Light Sensor Yellow, No Object Detected Indicator Light EATON VORAD Figure 3 Light/Tones Description Red/Triple Tone Indicator light illuminates after objects have been detected by the Side Sensor(s). When the turn signal is activated and the Side Sensor detects an object, a single warning tone will be issue.
- Page 10 SmartCruise SmartCruise SmartCruise is an optional enhancement to the Eaton VORAD system. Smart- Cruise will maintain a selected following interval between the host vehicle and the vehicle ahead. SmartCruise is activated whenever the vehicle’s standard cruise control system is activated, the system is turned on, and a vehicle is detected within 3 seconds ahead in the lane of travel of the host vehicle.
- Page 11 SmartCruise The “RANGE” control knob (see Figure 2, page 4), adjusts the SmartCruise “following distance”. Listed below are descriptions of the most common situations encountered while using SmartCruise. • Cruise On and No Vehicle Detected If no vehicle is present within the range of the VORAD radar, SmartCruise is not active and normal cruise control perfor- mance is maintained.
- Page 12 Again, the driver may need to apply the brake to maintain a safe distance. SmartCruise and Eaton Automated Transmissions Under any situation that causes the system to slow the vehicle, and the engine rpm reaches a preset minimum, the transmission will automatically down- shift.
- Page 13 SmartCruise SmartCruise and Manual Transmissions Under any situation that causes the system to slow the vehicle, and the engine rpm reaches a preset minimum, the engine ECM will disengage cruise control and the driver may need to manually downshift the transmission. If this hap- pens, the vehicle cruise control will need to be re-engaged (Resume or Set) before SmartCruise will be operational again.
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Page 14: System Tracking
Typical System Tracking System Tracking Straight Ahead Same Lane Tracking (Figure 4) The system’s same-lane target discrimination capability eliminates warnings for nuisance objects in adjacent lanes. Detected but not alerted Critical Target Detected but not alerted Figure 4 Curved Same Lane Tracking (Figure 5) While driving on curved roads, the same lane target discrimination is main- tained using host vehicle turn rate information and vehicle azimuth. - Page 15 Typical System Tracking Detecting Objects Alongside an Approaching Curve (Figure 6) 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 16 Typical System Tracking Side Sensor Coverage (Figure 8) Note that the optional Side Sensor(s) only detects objects within its field of view. This view includes the 1 to 12 feet next to the vehicle. Note: Vehicles outside of the field of view will not be detected. Figure 8 Note: Longer vehicles may benefit from additional side sensors located on each side of the vehicle to increase the coverage area as indicated in...
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Page 17: In Case Of An Accident
The second segment runs continuously recording system data until the system is powered down. The system’s Central Processing Unit must be returned to Eaton Corporation to download and interpret the recorded data in the non-volatile memory. -
Page 18: Maintenance/Diagnostic
Maintenance/Diagnostic Maintenance / Diagnostic The only maintenance required should be to keep the Antenna Assembly and Side Sensor(s) clean of heavy buildups of mud, dirt, ice, and other materials that could reduce the range of the system. Antenna alignment should also be checked if any occurrence might have caused it to be physically knocked out of alignment. - Page 19 Maintenance/Diagnostic Diagnostic Codes Code Description Action/Cause CPU Internal Failure Replace CPU Memory Card or Card Replace Card or CPU Reader Wiring or Driver Display Test Wiring First/Replace Component Wiring or Antenna Assem- Test Wiring First/Replace Component Wiring or Right Side Sensor Test Wiring First/Replace Component Wiring or Left Side Sensor Test Wiring First/Replace Component No Right Turn Signal Input...
- Page 20 Automatically returns to cruise set speed when traffic clears. Copyright Eaton VORAD, 2003. EATON VORAD hereby grants its customers, vendors, or distributors permission to freely copy, reproduce and/or distribute this document in printed format. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED FOR SALE OR RE-SALE, AND THIS NOTICE MUST REMAIN ON ALL COPIES.
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