Ackton P5000 User Manual

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Owners Manual

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Function Specification

The Precision Park 5000 system consists of four ultrasonic sensors,

one control unit, one wiring harness and one display/speaker.

The sensors operate both as transmitters and as receivers, which send

an ultra high frequency sound wave (sonar) that is reflected off an

object and received. The distance from the obstacle is evaluated through

the transit time of the signals and is indicated by a sequence of pulse

tones, the closer the obstacle, the faster the sequence of pulse tones.

The distance to the obstacle and obstacle location are communicated

to the driver via a 5 color LED display.

The sensors mount into or attach to the rear bumper. The control

module mounts beneath the vehicle with the display mounted to the

dash in view of the driver.

Safety Precautions

Warning!

Safety precaution: Failure to observe the instructions could damage

the device and impair its function as well as cause injury due to

electrical current.

Warning!

Due to the risk of short circuit, always disconnect the negative pole

of the battery before starting work. Disconnecting the negative pole

of the battery may result in loss of system memory and may need to

be reset.

Warning!

Precision Park is intended as a parking aid. Due to the nature of the

system, some obstacles may not be detected or may be identified

inaccurately due to physical reflection properties. The system does

not relieve the driver of their responsibility to exercise caution when

reversing and to obey the safety rules and regulations given by the

vehicle manufacturer.

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Installation Instructions

Material and Tool Check

Insure that all of the components are in the kit, they include:

Sensors (4)

Control Module (1)

Sensor Cables (4)

Display & Cable (1)

Velcro Pad

(1)

Splice

Connectors

(2)

CableTies

Sensor angle shims(12)

(10)

Manual

(1)

Tools required toinstall the system:

Alcohol

Wipe

Electric

Tape

Pilot drill bit

Pliers or

Safty

Power Drill

Crimp Tool

Glasses

Elec.Test Light

Tape measure

Other common tools may be requiredfor your specific application.

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II. Sensor Installation

Sensor installation will depend on the sensors supplied with the system

either flush mount or surface mount. Locate your sensor type from the

sensors below.

flush mount with

adjustable angle

flush mount

surface mount

NOTE:

The driver's side is considered the left side of the vehicle.

The sensors are marked:

R=Right, CR=Center Right, CL=Center Left, L=Left

Begin by parking on a flat level surface, set brake and disconnect ground

wire from battery. Measure the length of the bumper and mark the center

point with a mark on masking tape. Divide the bumper as shown below.

To protect the rear corner of the vehicle, mount sensors within 1' from

the bumper ends.

2/8

approx

2/8

approx

2/8

approx

1/8

approx

1/8

approx

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Surface mount

Sensors may be mounted below or above the bumper. To protect the rear

corner of the vehicle, mount sensors within 1' from the edge. Place the

sensors at the desired locations and mark drill holes with a felt tip marker.

Prior to drilling, check the underside of the bumper to be certain that there

are no wires or items that may be damaged by the drill bit. Drill using

the bit with proper size. Screw sensor onto bumper.

Each surface mount sensor comes with 3 different angled rubber shims,

which can optionally be used to adjust the sensor angle if the mounting

position would otherwise be too low.

Flush Mount

Next locate an imaginary line on the bumper where you would like to align

the sensors, that is relatively flat and between 1.5' - 2' from ground level.

Place a mark at the intersection of the bumper center-point and the sensor

height point.

1/8

approx

2/8

approx

2/8

approx

2/8

approx

1/8

approx

Near the ends of the bumper, mark the same sensor height on masking

tape creating 3 points along the bumper. Run a strip of tape so the top of

the tape connects all 3 points. (These points will form the drill line), mark

with additional strips of tape. To protect the rear corner of the vehicle,

mount sensors within 1' from the edge.

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Prior to drilling check the underside of the bumper to be certain that

there are no wires or items that may be damaged by the drill bit. Leave

the tape on when drilling to reduce any chipping of the paint that may

occur around the opening

Drill a pilot hole or use the pilot bit to drill the proper holes for sensor

placement. (Use straight steel bit when drilling into a steel bumper). Remove

tape.

Dig out foam in the sensor holes as necessary so as not to inhibit sensor

fitting or crimp the sensor cables.

Drop the cable through the hole. Gently pull the cables through the hole and

push the correct sensor into position. Push on the sensor edges only until

it's fitted into the bumper.

Your sensors may have a slight angle built into the plastic in this case (in some

model), place the thick part facing down. Do not force the sensor; a too tight

fitting may result in false alerts. Burnish the edge of the hole and re-insert.

III. Control Box & Display Installation:

Before assembly, loose fit the water resistant control module in a location

that minimizes stone damage, away from extreme heat and severe water

ingress. Find a suitable location for the display on the dash then check the

length of the cables to insure that desired placement is possible given the

product components.

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Attach sensor cable extensions and cable tie the sensor cables to conceal.

Be certain the cables will reach the control module then fasten the control

module using the screws provided. Attach the sensor cables to the control

module. Be sure to match the correct sensor location with the module inputs.

Clean the display location with alcohol and attach display to dash. Run the

display cable through an existing grommet. Cut grommet if necessary to

run the cables through. If there is no access from the cab drill a hole suitable

for the cables to pass and line with a grommet. Run display cable to control

module and attach. Cable tie the display cable and conceal

(5000 Wireless use Display) Splice red (+) power lead into a keyed circuit

or run to fuse box. Splice or attach black (-) ground wire to sufficient ground.

Clean the display location with alcohol and attach display to dash. Cable tie

power cable and conceal.

Identify the power wire to the reverse lights using a test light. Connect the

Red positive wire from the control box to the reverse lights positive lead,

and the Black ground wire to the reverse light's ground or other ground

using the splice connectors supplied. Electrical tape or shrink-wrap the

splices for additional protection

IV. System Check:

A. Re-connect battery

B. Engage brake, turn the ignition on

C. Shift transmission into reverse and make certain reverse lights are on.

Two beeps from the display indicates the system is active.

D. Note detection patterns and alerts levels below.

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0-2F

2-4F

4-6F

NOTE:

All measurements are approximate. Due to an objects position, angle, size

or shape, the reflected signal may mislead the receiving sensor. For a better

understanding we suggest that you test your vehicle with different objects

for a better understanding of the systems capabilities.

V. Complete Installation:

A. Conceal all cables starting at the display and beeper and work towards

the control box. Use remaining cable ties to bundle any excess cable or

wire. Be certain excess wire is secured and out of the way.

B. Congratulations on a job well done!

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Technical Data

CONTROL BOX

SENSOR

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

ITEM

SPECIFICATION

AC 90~130V P-P

Specified voltage

DC12V

Operation voltage

range

Operation voltage

range

DC10.8~15V

Operating

temperature

-30 C~80 C

-35 C~85 C

Standby current

Below 100MA

Below 200MA

Storage

temperature

Operating current

Operating

frequency

40KHz ± 2KHz

Operating

Temperature

-30 C~80 C

Detection angle

120 Horizontal

60 Vertical

Storage

Temperature

-35 C~85 C

Detection method

Ultrasonic wave

Operation

frequency

40KHz ± 2KHz

Trouble-Shooting Guide

PROBLEM

REASON

SOLUTION

System does not

workwhen reverse

gear is engaged

Bad connection of main

power lead

Check power lead

Bad jack connection

Reconnect all jacks

Reset the system

Audio alarm/same

distance displayed

continuously

Sensor detects the ground

Adjust angle of sensor

installation

Reset the system

Reconnect sensors

No audio alarm

when obstacle is in

detection range

Bad sensor connection

False alarm

Sensor detects the ground

Adjust angle of sensor

installation

System sensitivity is

too high

Ask your dealer/pro -

fessional installer to

adjust sensitivity

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Obstacles may not be detected

Due to the obstacle's position, angle or size, the reflected

signal may not reach the receiving sensor. Complex reflec-

tions may also occur in a complex environment causing

inaccurate detection. See examples 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Low lying obstacle

Complex environment: B will be

detected but A cannot be detected.

Distance A will be detected first, then

distance B, as the car reverses.

However, as the car nears, A will fall

into the sensor's blind zone. In such

cases, the system will misjudge B as

the closest distance.

When the car approaches a glass wall

(or any other smooth surface) almost

paralleled to the body of the car, the

wall may not be detected as most of

the signal is reflected away.

When the car approaches a smooth

slope, the slope may not be detected.

The system may not detect a small,

round, smooth pole.

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Important notice!

1). Precision Park is strictly meant as a drivers aid when parking

detected

or backing up your vehicle. Not all objects will be

and common

caution

your sensors, therefore you must exercise

sense when reversing your vehicle.

2). Reverse your vehicle at a speed lower than 6mph

purpose.

for safety

3). Always stop your vehicle when a solid beeping is hear

it indicates an object in a dangerous distance no more than 1.5'

to your vehicle.

4). Execute regular check on your sensors for any dirt or snow,

always keep your sensors clean.

5). In case of water drops on the surface of the sensor (e.g.,

washing , raining ...etc.), the sensitivity may be decreased

by about 20% until water evaporates.

6). Keep all the cables and sensors away from the vicinity of

high temperature objects such as engine or exhaust which could

cause system failure.

7). Precision Park components are complex, opening by user

may damage its completeness. The manufacturer or its distributors

take any responsibility for

shall NOT

tampered with by the user .

equipment that has been

8). In case of defective sensor, please check the cable for color

coding, match a replacement sensor with the same color code.

ACKTON INC.

Tel:949-770-8899

Fax:949-770-8892

www.ackton.com

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