3232974 - 5580H parking obstacle detection device
Parking Sensor System
The parking sensors provide the driver with information relating to distance when approaching obstacles either in front of or behind the vehicle. This aids parking manoeuvres by identifying obstacles outside the driver's field of view.The information that there is an obstacle and its distance is transmitted to the driver by means of acoustic signals whose frequency depends on the distance from the obstacle.
The parking assistance system on the vehicle comprises the following components:
- an electronic control unit;
- 4 ultrasound sensors;
- 1 speaker (buzzer)
OPERATION
Activation and deactivation of the system
The system is activated in the following simultaneous conditions:
- Key ON
- Reverse gear engaged
Obstacle distance signal
The distance measurements only take place when the system is activated.The control unit processes the information supplied by the 4 sensors, operating the buzzer to signal the presence of any obstacles.The buzzer warns the driver that the vehicle is approaching an obstacle. The tone lasts 75 ms, whilst the interval between the tones is directly proportional to the distance of the obstacle: impulses in rapid succession indicate that the obstacle is very close. A continuous tone indicates that the obstacle is less than 30 cm away. The acoustic signal ceases immediately if the distance of the obstacle increases. The tone cycle remains constant if the distance measured by the centre sensors remains unchanged, whilst if this situation occurs for the side sensors, the signal is interrupted after 3 seconds (for example, to prevent signals in the case of manouevres alongside walls).Rear obstacles are not signalled if there is a trailer or trailer hook.
Self-diagnosis
The control unit carries out an autodiagnostic test when it is switched on. The sensors are diagnosed each time they are activated.Recovery strategiesThe sensors and the wiring are continuously diagnosed during the operation of the system. A fault in even only one sensor will inhibit the operation of the entire system.Error signalAny faults/errors are signalled acoustically via the special buzzer.The acoustic signalling stops after 3 seconds.Errors/faults are signalled immediately whilst the system is activated.COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
Parking sensor control unit
The parking sensor control unit is an electronic component which carries out functions helping the driver during manoeuvres with reverse gear engaged by detecting any obstacles behind the vehicle.The control unit. located under the driver's seat is connected to the sensors in the rear bumper and to the special speaker located above the actual control unit.The parking sensor control unit carries out the following functions:
- activating the sensors
- processing the signals received by the sensors
- checking the operation of the sensors
- activating the buzzer
- managing the diagnostics and the test functions
| Pin | Signal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ignition-operated supply with reverse gear engaged |
| 2 | Buzzer signal (-) |
| 3 | n.c. |
| 4 | n.c. |
| 5 | Trailer inibition signal (n.c.) |
| 6 | Reversing signal |
| 7 | n.c. |
| 8 | Earth (n.c.) |
| 9 | Reversing signal repetition (control unit enablement) |
| 10 | Buzzer (+) |
| 11. | n.c. |
| 12. | n.c. |
| 13 | n.c. |
| 14 | n.c. |
| 15 | n.c. |
| 16 | Earth |
| Pin | Signal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Earth for sensors |
| 2 | Left interior sensor signal |
| 3 | Right interior sensor signal |
| 4 | Left exterior sensor signal |
| 5 | Right exterior sensor signal |
| 6 | Sensor positive supply |
| 7 | n.c. |
| 8 | n.c. |
| 9 | n.c. |
| 10 | n.c. |
| 11. | n.c. |
| 12. | n.c. |
Ultrasound sensors
The sensors are ultrasoud transducers working like intelligent transmitters and receivers of ultrasound impulses. Both the impulse frequency and voltage is generated in the transducer.The impulses emitted are reflected by any obstacles; the transducer therefore receives an echo which is amplified and converted into a digital signal and sent to the electronic control unit via the same line used for the transmission request.Each sensor can also be operated as a receiver only, in oder to carry out a triangular measurement between two sensors. This technique allows for improved detection of small obstacles and in situations featuring critical reflections.The sensors all have the same electrical and mechanical properties: the maximum detection distance for each sensor can be adapted using software depending on the location of the actual sensor.
| Pin | Signal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sensor power supply from control unit |
| 2 | Sensor signal for control unit |
| 3 | Earth |
Acoustic signaller
The acoustic signaller (buzzer) communicates information concerning distance, the activation of the system and any fault. The buzzer is located under the driver's seat, above the control unit.The frequency and the volume can be controlled by the control unit.