Parking sensor kit for your car

Parking assistance systems facilitate parking and make it safer. Such systems scan the area around the car and inform the driver if any obstacles are found.

Parking sensor kits: 8 important facts

1. The number of sensors in the system can be different, for instance, 4 or 8. The higher the number, the wider the visibility and the more accurate the device.
2. The sensors can be located on the front or rear bumper. In addition, they are quite frequently used in combination with each other.
3. Systems equipped with ultrasonic sensors can be found in the catalogue. They emit waves and receive the reflection of these waves from objects. The control unit receives the data about the speed of the signal return and alerts the driver. There are also devices where a foil tape is used instead of conventional sensors. This is mounted along the whole length of the bumper. It senses changes in the electromagnetic field emitted by it.
4. An alert can take various forms. For instance, if the car is approaching an obstacle, a sound or visual warning (numbers showing the distance to the object in centimetres or millimetres) can be given. There are models equipped with a high-resolution screen where the image from video cameras is displayed. In some cases the data is projected onto the windscreen. Many kinds of reversing sensor kit provide combined alerting where the driver is warned both by audible and visible signals.
5. Parking sensor kits should be installed by technicians with experience working with electrical systems. During installation it is important to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations concerning the height of mounting. Locating the sensors lower than prescribed increases the risk of false activation. At the same time, not all objects may appear in the area monitored by sensors that are mounted too high.
6. The accessories are able to perform their function at almost any ambient temperature. For example, there are models which work correctly even at −35°С or +80°С.
7. The parking aids are connected to the electronic control unit, and the unit to the warning indicator. If the indicator is located on the dashboard then the wires are, as a rule, laid under the car interior trimming. Accessories of this type can also be wireless: in this case, separate components are connected by radio waves.
8. The sensing components of the system, which are mounted on the car body, require regular cleaning. Dirt and ice should be removed using a soft cloth. It is not recommended to use abrasive cleaning agents.

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