Al priority car parking sensor User manual

AL PRIORITY
User Guide
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Important Safety Instructions
READ BEFORE OPERATING
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are,
however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.
Therefore read, keep and follow these guidelines during installation and use:
–Take special care while installing the sensor head. Damaging the cable or the factory installed
connector on the cable may cause malfunction and will void warranty.
– While the sensor is water resistant and intended to be installed on the outside of the vehicle, the control
box and it’s connections must be made and kept in a dry area, preferably the passenger cabin.
Warranty will be deemed invalid if failures are caused by improper installation.
–Do not plug more than five outer sensors into the control box. Do not plug any third party equipment into
any of the sockets in the control box, unless it is allowed by this user guide or listed on our official
website. Do not plug any part of the AL Priority into third party equipment. Doing so may cause fire or
damage to the unit and voids warranty.
–AL Priority is compatible with AL G9 sensors, but is not to be mixed with any other older AL
components. Doing so would cause characteristic failure of the unit and voids warranty.
–It will take time to get acquainted with the range of the parking sensor, which can vary from 0 to 3
meters, from your car to the obstruction. Therefore rely on your personal judgment.
–AL Priority can NOT detect glass or other transparent objects.
–While driving, especially in winter months, dirt and filth can accumulate on the outer sensor lens, which
can affect the sensor's performance. Wipe the lens periodically with a dry or moist cloth. Do not use
cleaning solvents other than water.
–Laser signals emitted from AL Priority can cause interference to other laser equipment. If such case is
detected by the system it will reset within a few seconds.
–If the vehicle where AL system is being installed to is already using another laser system (for instance
laser cruiser control, or similar) in some cases it is possible that those two systems could interfere with
each other. Check with your AL supplier if optional Noise filtering sensors are available, intended for
instalment into LCC equipped cars.
–Use of laser products may be regulated by your local laws. Check your local laws before using this
product.
Special caution
AL Priority laser sensor emits an invisible laser beam that can be harmful to sight. Never, under any
circumstances look at the sensor while it is operating.
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Safety and Conformity
Electromagnetic compatibility
The AL Priority is fully in conformity with the requirements of Council Directive 2004/108/EC
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), based on the full compliance of the product with the following
European/International Standards:
Emissions: EN 61000-6-3 (IEC 61000-6-3)
Immunity: EN 61000-6-1 (IEC 61000-6-1)
The labeling of the AL Priority which is affixed on the Outer Sensor and the Control Box housing meets the
requirements of the guideline 2004/108/EC:
The AL Priority is fully in conformity with the requirements of Automotive EMC Directive 2004/104/EC
amended by directives 2005/49/EC, 2005/83/EC, 2006/28/EC, 2009/19/EC and duly approved and
homologated by The Slovenian Roads Agency. Type -approval number is: e26*2009/19*1058*00
Laser safety
The AL Priority is tested and classified as Class 1M laser product in accordance to European and
International Eye safety regulations EN 60825-1 and IEC 60825-1.
Definition: Class 1M-laser products are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation, but
may be hazardous if the user employs optics within the beam.
An Outer Sensor unit of the AL Priority system is labeled in accordance to regulations:
For products delivered into the United States the following clause applies:
Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated
June 24, 2007.
RoHS: The AL Priority is compliant with the requirements of RoHS Directive.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction 1
2. Main Parts of the Product 3
4. Usage 9
4.1 Learn to use control keys 9
4.1.1 Speaker mute 9
4.1.2 Fog lights on/off 10
4.2 Audio volume set-up - Purple Menu 10
4.3 Main menu modes and features - Yellow Menu 10
4.3.1 Parking distance control range (PDC) 10
4.3.2 Silent power-up 10
4.3.4 11
4.3.5 Restore factory default settings 11
Manual sensor check
4 Additional features 12
4.4.1 System Set-up & Upgrade using a USB flash drive 12
4.4.2 Theft protection USB key 12
5. Specifications 13
6. Operation description 14
7. Registration, warranty and service 15
AL Priority Improvements 2
3. Installation 4
Installation diagram 7
4.3.3 LED Dark mode 11
Show firmware version
4.3.6 12
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Thank you for purchasing AL PRIORITY, successor to the Worlds' first multipurpose car parking sensor
designed for your driving comfort. This product was developed and manufactured in our ISO 9001 certified
factory in Croatia (EU) ensuring top quality of the product.
AL PRIORITY comprises parts fabricated to military standards and was designed to keep you and your
vehicle safe by enabling effortless parking and greater confidence while driving. As opposed to classic
infra-red sensors that use light emitting diodes AL PRIORITY is equipped with a laser diode that is used in
military range-finders and police speed detectors, the power of which is one hundred times greater than
that of a LED diode. In addition, it incorporates our patented laser technology that is a significant
improvement in the industry, ensuring higher precision, extreme resistance to temperature changes and
foreign light interferences, specifically Sun rays.
AL PRIORITY works on the 905 nm light frequency. It constantly emits laser signals and recognizes them
when reflected from an obstacle, consequently warning the user. Thanks to the advanced program code
the system will discriminate between laser signals coming from other laser sources.
AL PRIORITY is not just a parking sensor. Special sensor version is available that incorporate LED
illumination intended to be used as fog lights (this option may be unavailable in your country, check with
your local dealer). AL Priority is compatible with specific 3rd party radar sensors (in some countries radar
use may be regulated by law, check availability with your local dealer).
AL PRIORITY is Industry's First laser sensor with user internet USB flash drive upgrades. The USB flash
drive is also used to transfer custom system setup from the PC Priority setup application. Alternatively the
Control set keyboard will enable you to set-up the system to your priorities directly in the vehicle.
Intellectual property within AL Priority is protected with registered and pending patents and designs, such
as but not limited to: HR P20040769, HR PK20060340, DE202008018045U1, ZAP/2010/8418, US
8,309,926, AU2008355569, EP2277060, CA2723286, and others. All Rights Reserved.
AL, ALP and AL PRIORITY are trademarks or registered trademarks in the US, EU and other countries:
US4123648, HR Z20091753, AU1423337, EM1073712, US 4280659, HR Z20120201, AUS 153306, ...
1. Introduction
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AL PRIORITY Improvements
AL PRIORITY comes with the smallest sensor in its performance class. Superior laser detection is
achieved by carefully designed hardware and firmware of the reception system, based on our patent
protected invention. During design of the system our top priority was maintaining perfect functionality and
ultimate performance in all conditions, fighting interferences caused by the Sun and foreign laser sources,
increasing resistance to temperature changes and electromagnetic noise.
While the sensor is smaller, the control box has grown, offering new functions and add ons. The system
can consist of up to five outer sensors with front and rear sensor discrimination.
AL PRIORITY is the first product in the industry that boasts upgradable firmware and custom set up using
a USB flash drive.
The latest hardware revision brings more advancements:
PDual Processor Design running at over 100 MHz
Pnew smaller sensor gives an even higher level of laser coverage (+20%)
Pstill holds the widest protection (up to ±15°H ±15°V)
Pintroduces the innovative rear&side sensor cable exit
AL Priority brings Industry's First:
user friendly internet upgrades and USB flash drive
USB flash drive Theft protection Key
5 sensor connection with front and rear sensor discrimination
Noise filtering sensor for factory LCC equipped cars (optional)
advanced self-test function detects disconnection or malfunction
compatibility with specific third party devices.
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2. Main parts of the Product
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Control Set
It should be connected to the C socket of the
Control Box. It includes these controls:
multi-color light diode
power/ enter/ PDC mute key
menu/ next/ fog lights on key
inbuild speaker*.
*Hi-Fi Control Set includes an audio plug for
external speaker connection.
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Control Box
The central part and the brain unit of the AL PRIORITY. It includes a Dual processor, an upgradeable
flash memory, a complex power supply unit and the following sockets:
Outer Sensor
Incorporates emitting and detection circuits:
includes one emission and four reception
diodes.
As this unit is installed on the outside of the
vehicle, it is specially protected from water
and mechanical damage. The product set
can consist of one to five outer sensors.
C socket for Control Set
G socket for GPS Antenna
Three F sockets for front sensor
connection
Two R sockets for rear sensor
connection
LED socket for LED control display
Power / mute / relay socket
USB socket (upgrade and set-up)
Add on socket for radar sensor
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To obtain the best performance of your AL Priority and insure long service life, seek a professional installer
to mount the product. To begin installation follow these steps and refer to the Installation diagram.
OUTER SENSOR
Can be mounted between the front grill partitions or above the rear bumper. Take care not to damage the
cable or the factory installed connector on the cable during installation (cutting the cable or removing the
factory installed connector voids warranty and may cause malfunction).
jCheck if the cable is long enough to reach the desired position. The Priority s
, giving a total of 5 meters in cable length. Longer
reach can be achieved with an Extension cable (2,5 meter; Optional).
To achieve maximum water resistance use a heat shrink tube (included) on the connector. Use a
strong heater for the tube to shrink and conform to connector size.
ensor cable (1 meter) is
to be connected with a connecting cable (4 meters)
The tube can be torn apart when
the sensor requires disconnection.
OPTION: 2,5 m Extension cable
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Heat shrink tube provides
total humidity protection.
We strongly advise you
to use it.
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kAttach the sensor using double-
sided adhesive tape and a
mounting bracket to a position
that offers a clear front (back)
view.
The mounting bracket can be
bent as needed.
Fix the bracket with the screws
(supplied).
Make sure the sensor is
installed firmly in order to absorb
vibrations that occur while
driving, especially if mounted on
a motorbike.
If installing sensors behind flat surfaces (plastic bumpers,
dense grills) it will be necessary to drill holes through which
the sensor will have an unobstructed view of the road. A circle
and an ellipse on the sketch of the sensor lens represent the
area where receiving and emitting diodes are positioned.
These marks must be clear of obstruction while the rest of the lens can be covered if needed.
l Make sure the sensor is levelled (use a level to check).
Sensor measurements in mm
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Click system
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CONTROL BOX
The Control Box is to be mounted in the interior of the vehicle at the place of your choice and it should not
be exposed to water.
é Locate access to the power supply of the vehicle (+12 V)
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éInsure that the wires are properly locked and preferably wrap them with insulation tape afterwards.
éAfter the control box is connected to the power supply, connect the sensor into a sensor socket. If
there is more than 1 sensor connect them all, front sensors to sockets marked with F, and rear
sensors to socket marked with R. Socket R1/X is intended for a regular sensor or for a Noise
filtering sensor (optional) for users that have a laser cruise control system in their vehicle. The
Noise filtering sensor will filter the signal coming from the laser cruise control emitter and enable
your AL Priority system to work without being interfered with.
2A fuse is factory installed inside the Control Box but if required additional fuses can be installed externally in the wiring.
To avoid the possibility of draining your car battery by accidentally leaving your AL system on for a
prolongued period of time, use the following connection method:
Connect the BLACK Control Box wire to the car chassis or to the negative ground power supply
wire of your vehicle's system
Connect the Control Box wire to the SWITCHED positive power supply wire usually found in
the car radio power supply.
éConnect the blue car radio mute wire to the corresponding audio mute input on the car radio, if it has
one.
CONTROL SET, LED & USB CABLE
ëDefine where to install the Control Set in the vehicle interior while keeping in mind that the control
buttons should be close at hand and that the multi-color light diode should be in sight. You can install
a separate multi-color LED for easier visibility, in which case the control set needs not be visible.
Use a LED holder supplied with the installation accessories when installing a multi-color LED diode.
ëConnect the C connector to the C socket of the Control Box.
ëConnect the USB cable to the USB socket of the Control Box. The USB plug on the other end of the
cable should be close at hand so you can easily connect the USB memory drive to the system,
when needed.
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