STEELMATE BRM047 Users Manual

Registration Details

This form must be filled in, kept handy and produced
with any warranty claim, together with the purchase
invoice and/or receipt.

Name:

Address:

Authorized Dealer:

Purchase Date:

Vehicle Type:

Registration No:

Installers' Name:

Product Type:

Model No:

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MODEL

:

PTS400Q

PARKING ASSISTANT SYSTEM

Attentions

Misleading detection may occour due to the following cases:

Smooth sloping surface Smooth round object Items absorbing sound,e.g.cotton

ISO / TS 16949 : 2002

Certiticate : 04111 2003 1786

MANUFACTURED BY:

Steelmate Co., Ltd.

http: //www.globalsources.com/steelmate.co
E-mail: [e-mail]
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ISO 9001 : 2000

Certiticate : 04111 2003 1786

The Digital Matrix LED Display:

Volume switch

PRI0023/A

Manual

1.Heavy raln,dirty or damaged sensor could result in mlsleading detection.

2.Check if the system is in order before use.

3.Please replace the damaged sensor when the system detects it.

4.The product is a driver assistant device. No warranty as to operating efficiency
and accident is guaranteed. It is not a substitute for the driver's responsibility
when driving a vehicle.

5.Do not paint over the sensors as this will affect the performance.

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< 0.4m, Zone 5 (Red LED)

0.4~0.6m, Zone 4 (Red LED)

0.6~0.8m, Zone 3 (Orange LED)

0.8~1.0m, Zone 2 (Orange LED)

1.0~1.7m, Zone 1 (Green LED)

example 2example 1

example 3

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Display Installation

2P

black

white

GND
Reversing power(+)

Digital Number Display + Audio Warning

Audio warning Distance on display LED matrix display

The digital number
on display will show
every 0.1M change
of distance

Zone 5

Zone 4Zone 5
Zone 2Zone 3

Zone 1

Clean the dash board for mouting
the display.

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Take off the 3M sticker of the
display.

Mount the display on the
dashboard firmly for the driver
easy to see.

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Important Notice

This parking assistant system is designed as a reversing
aid. It is not a substitute of driver's responsibilities normally

assumed when reversing. Steelmate does not liable for any
damages caused by reversing only rely on this system. Proper

driving skills, such as slow down, use of mirror or lookout etc.
is always essential.

1. This unit is for vehicles with 12v DC only

2. It should be installed by a professional

3. Avoid high temperature and high voltage while laying out the
wire harness

4. Wire connection point should be insulated

5. Conduct test after finishing the installation

Caution:

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance will void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. Any change to the equipment will void FCC grant.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

--This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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About Parking Assistant System (PTS)

The parking assistant system is an ultrasonic distance
monitoring system. It electronically detects the area
behind your vehicle during reversing, and alerts you
with audible tone and digital display if there is an
object behind your car.

Every piece of our products has passed the most
stringent test before releasing to the market. It is
reliable at a wide temperature range ( -40ûC ~ +80ûC)
and becomes very useful when you are reversing
at a raining day, snowing day or at night etc. With
the help of Steelmate parking assistant system, you
can enjoy a convenient and nervous - free reversing.

Features:

1. Detection distance: 0.30 ~ 1.79 m

2. No wire from ECU to display

3. Self-test function activated by reverse gear

4. 3 Colour matrix LED display shows the object's
location

5. Anti-false alert technology

6. All weather design (-40ûC ~ +80ûC)

7. Easy installation

8. Volume control

Specifications:
a) Voltage: 12 V*3V
b) ECU working current: 35mA*5mA
c) Display working current: < 270mA
d) Buzzer: 70 ~ 90dB

Possible Causes And Solutions

1. No beep at power up or no LED light falshing

1).Is power wire connected to ECU correctly?

2).Verify the ground connection

3).Have you connected theÊcorrect reversing light wire?
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2. False warning tone or false LED falshing

1).Is sensor mounted too low or pointing to the ground?
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3.Sensors do not detect any objects

1).Are sensors properly plugged into the correct sockets?
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If the problem persists, please follow these steps:
A. For consumers: Contact your dealer or nearby steelmate service
center
B. For Installer or dealer:

1).Replace the ECU and re-check the system

2).Test the sensors withÊcertified ECU and using a flat wooden
board

3).Plug the certified sensors into the ECU and re-check

4).Email your questions and we will reply ASAP.
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More tech tips are available on our website: www.steel-mate.com

Warranty

I. The unit is warranted for a limited period from
the date of purchase. In the event of any defect
arising in the unit when you use it as per the
instructions during the warranty period, the repair
would be carried out free.
* It is required to show this Warranty Card when
have the unit repaired.
* The model and series number on unit must be
the same as the information in the Warranty
Card.

II. This warranty is non-transferable and is
automatically void if:
* The original purchaser has not completed the
warranty card
* The unit's serial number is defaced, missing or
altered
* The unit has been modified or used in a manner
contrary to its intended purpose
* The unit has been damaged by accident,
unreasonable use, neglect, improper service
and installation.

III. The warranty does not cover damage to the
unit caused by installation or removal of the
unit.

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Self-test Function

The system will test all the sensors when the
reversing gear is engaged.
If all the sensors are normal, the system will beep
once and the LED display will flash once.
If there is any problem with the sensors, the system
will beep three times to indicate that one or more
sensors have problems.

The flashing LED indicates the problem sensor

The total number of the problem sensors

How Does The System Work

The system will test all the sensors when the
reversing gear is engaged, and then the system
detects objects.

a) The object distance is: >1.8m:

Zone 1 green LED of display will flash

b) The object distance is: 1.7~0.3m:

The display will show the distance by digital
number and show the object's location in the
matrix LED display.

Function Test After Installation

1.7m

Sensor A has problem (E1: 1 problem sensor)

Sensor A,D have problem (E2: 2 problem sensors)

*Check the problem sensor or replace the damaged sensor.

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Installation Diagram

c) The object distance is: <0.3m:

"-P" will be shown and "Stop" will flash on the
display

Testing the system features with a wooden plate (20cm wide x 100cm height)

after the installation.

How To Install The Sensor

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ECU Installation

Display

Connect to
reversing light(+)

ECU

Connect to
reversing light(+)

0.3L 0.4L 0.3L

12~20cm 12~20cm

1. Check the size of the hole
saw to be compatible to the
diameter of the sensor.

UP

UP

50~70cm

sensor A
sensor B

sensor C
sensor D

ECU

black

GND

Mount ECU in trunk

red

reversing lingt(+)

2. Install the sensor vertically,
the "up" sign must be on
upside.

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Connect the red wire
to reversing light(+)

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