Gemini 514FI User manual
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The PDC system comes with 1 control unit with harness, 1 buzzer, a manual ON/OFF switch with LED indicator and 4 compact waterproof paintable sensors with adapters. The
proximity sensors are configurable via the control unit according to your preferences and bumper type (contacta qualified Service Center).
1.1 - ACTIVATION: The control unit activates automatically when ignition is turned ON and carries out a complete operating self-diagnostic test. If all sensors are operative, the
LED on the ON/OFF switch turns ON and 1 Beep will confirm activation. If, on the other hand, one of the sensors is faulty, a deep error tone (Bop) will sound followed by the number
of Beeps corresponding to the faulty sensor.
1.2 - DEACTIVATION:
1. Manual deactivation via ON/OFF dash switch (to avoid warning beeps in traffic jams, at traffic lights, queues etc.):
Short press (approx. 0,5 sec.) => sensors remain OFF until the button is pressed again or, if the control unit is connected to the odometer, they will switch ON
automatically when the vehicle speed goes back under the setspeed.
Long press (> 1 sec.) => the LED turns OFF and the sensors remain disabled until ignition is turned OFF and ON again.
2. Maneuvering time period expired: When the “Deactivation delay” feature is configured, the sensors, if no obstacle is detected, will turn OFF after 30 or 60 sec. according to
the selected configuration. If, during this period of time, the sensors keep signaling the presence of an obstacle, deactivation will be delayed up to a max. of 120 sec.
3. Speed signal (Odometer): Sensors switch OFF when the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed and they automatically switch ON when the vehicle speed falls below
the set speed. Only the LED on the dash switch will light up to confirm reactivation.
1.3 - OBSTACLE DETECTION:
1. Detection of obstacles is signalled by the buzzer with an audible proximity warning when driving forward: the faster the beeping the closer the obstacle. The warning tone
becomes continuous when the distance between the obstacle and the vehicle reaches the set STOP threshold.
2. The warning signal stops after the car has been stationary for approx. 5 sec. at the same distance from the obstacle ahead (detection zones F1 and F2) and will start
again as soon as the distance from the obstacle varies by atleast 5 cm (factory set feature, see par.11 parameter N.56).
1.4 - SENSOR DETECTION INFORMATION
Certain conditions may affect the ability of the sensor to correctly detect obstacles:
1. Presence of human beings, animals or small obstacles or objects/materials with low reflectance might not be detected by the parking system.
2. In case of heavy rain/snow the parking system might give an audible alert even if no obstacles are present: this does notnecessarily indicate that the PDC is defective.
3. If the sensors are covered with mud, ice or snow (normal function resumes after cleaning or defrosting).
4. An extremely bumpy road or an incline, gravel or grass.
5. Vehicle horns, motorcycle engines, air brakes of large vehicles or other loud noises producing ultrasonic waves.
6. Heavy rain or splashes on the sensors and water puddles.
7. Obstacles located below the bumper will not be detected when they are in close proximity.
1.5 - SENSOR FAILURE INDICATION
When ignition is turned ON, the system provides an instant, automatic, self-diagnostic function. If all the sensors are operative the LED on the ON/OFF switch will light up and 1 Beep
will confirm activation. If one of the sensors is faulty or disconnected, a deep error tone (Bop) will sound followed by the number of beeps corresponding to the faulty sensor.
The
cycle will repeat until all faulty sensors have been signaled. 2 Bops will confirm the end of the self-test cycle. The system will exclude any faulty sensor and keep the other ones
active. The following is an example of error indications:
Sensor 1 inoperative => 1 Bop + “1 Beep” + 2 closing Bops.
Sensor 1 and 2 inoperative => 1 Bop + “1 Beep” + 1 Bop + “2 Beeps” + 2 closing Bops.
1.6 - BASIC MAINTENANCE TIPS
When cleaning the sensors take special care not to scratch or damage the surface:carefully clean the sensors with a soft cloth.
In car washes which use steam jet or high-pressure washers, keep the nozzle at least 10 cm away from the sensors.
WIRED FRONT PARKING SENSOR KIT 514FI
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1.0 - HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS
Installation and configuration tasks should only be performed by qualified personnel.
Front parking sensors will alert you if an object that you may not have seen is detected in front of the vehicle.
The parking system is designed as an assist device only, it should not be considered to replace attentiveness while maneuvering at low speeds in and out
of confined spaces nor substitute safe driving practices.
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Ø 18-20mm
Sensors and adapters can be spray painted before assembly to match the color of the vehicle (optional). To spray paint proceed as follows:
1. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean the sensors and the adapters and let dry. Avoid touching the cleaned surfaces.
2. Insert the selected adapters in the supplied cardboard template:
Inner adapters => fully insert into the cardboard template slots from the top side.
Outer adapters => press halfway down the slots, up to the side tabs, from the top side.
3. The sensors must be inserted in the slots from underneath the cardboard. For a perfect spray-paint finish, we recommend turning down the black silicone seal
around the sensor head before inserting the sensor into the slots (paintmight not adhere to the silicone).
4. Fold the cardbox template into a box. Spray paint the sensors and the adapters and let dry thoroughly before assembling.
NB: Too much spray paint can impair the sensors performance.
4x sensors1x buzzer1x control unit and harness 6x cable clips
12x zi
p
-ties
4x 10° angled
external ada
p
ters 4x standard external
ada
p
ters 4x 10°angled inner
adapters 4x standard inner
ada
p
ters 8x adhesive pads
1x ON/OFF switch
with LED
2.0 - KIT CONTENTS
3.0 - TOOLS
4.0 - SPRAY PAINT - SENSOR HEADS AND ADAPTERS
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System performance will depend on the correct positioning and angling of the sensors.
1. Accurately calculate and mark the sensor positions on the bumper.
2. Remove the bumper and make sure there are no obstructions thatmay hinder the fitting of the sensor heads.
3. Use a small diameter bit to drill pilot holes for each sensor.
4. Finish the holes to the proper diameter using a cone drill bit that matches the diameter of the selected adapters.
Determine the correct mounting height and position to achieve the best detecting angle and distance (the figures shown below are purely indicative).
Installation and connections should only be done by qualified personnel.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal before connecting any wire.
Some bumpers have factory markings on the inner side; before drilling any holes, make sure they correspond to the recommended positions.
Some bumpers require correction adapters around the sensors to obtain the proper fitting angle.
100°
80°
5.0 - INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
6.0 - PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
7.0 - INDICATIVE SENSOR SPACING AND HEIGHT
90°
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8.1 - CONTROL UNIT AND LOUDSPEAKER (BUZZER)
1. Fit the control unit under the driver side dash using the supplied double-sided tape or zip-ties.
2. Use the supplied double-sided tape or screws to mount the buzzer somewhere inside the cabin where the driver will clearly hear the warning signals.
8.2 - ON/OFF MANUAL SWITCH WITH LED INDICATOR
Mount the ON/OFF switch in a suitable "easy-to-reach" location on the dash. If drilling a hole, make sure that there is no obstruction behind the dash in that location.
8.3 - SENSORS
The parking sensors can be fitted either from the inside of the bumper (Fig. A) or from the outside (Fig. B) with the specific snap-in adapters.
8.4 - INSTALLATION ON THE INSIDE OF THE BUMPER:
1. Clean and degrease around the fitting holes.
2. Choose the suitable type of adapters according to the bumper shape:
Standard (Ø 18mm hole)
Angled 10° (Ø 20mm hole) to correct the angle of the sensor heads on bumpers that curve up or down.
3. Peel off the adhesive film on one side of the pad and apply on the front side of the adapter as shown below (Fig.1).
4. Peel off the remaining adhesive liner and align the adapters on the 4 holes previously drilled in the bumper (Fig.1).
5. Clip the sensors into the adapters with the arrows and the UP indication facing upwards (Fig.2).
6. Connect the sensors to the wires coming from the control unit as indicated below. The present instructions apply to left-hand drive vehicles, for right-hand drive
vehicles, fitting steps must be switched around.
7. Space out the supplied adhesive cable clips along the bumper, insert the cable ties and secure the wires in place. Bundle up any excess cables.
8. Put the bumper back in place without bolting it up.
8.5 - INSTALLATION ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUMPER:
1. Choose the suitable type of adapters according to the bumper shape and drill four Ø 20mm holes.
2. Press down the standard or angled adapters in place on the outer side of the bumper and proceed as indicated above for the inner installation, from step 5.
Alignment mark on top
8.0 - INSTALLATION
B
A
UP
Fig.1 Fig.2
ECU
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The PDC kit is connected as follows:
1. Connect the YELLOW wire to ignition.
2. Connect the BLACK wire to the vehicle chassis (ground).
3. Connect the buzzer connector (BLACK/BLACK) wire to the corresponding counterpart on the control unit (see wiring diagram).
4. Connect the 4 black-sheathed wires coming out of the control unit to the 4 sensors (the longestwires to the sensors at the opposite end of the control unit).
5. After the ON/OFF switch is fitted on the dash, plug the terminals in the 24-pin connector as follows: RED => pin.11, BLACK => pin 10 and WHITE => pin 3.
9.1 - OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS:
1. VIOLET wire: by connecting this wire to the odometer you can set a speed threshold so that the system automatically shuts OFF when the vehicle exceeds the set speed
and automatically turns ON when the speed falls below the set speed (parameter “58”).
The system can also be set to turn ON when ignition is switched ON and turn OFF when the vehicle reaches the set speed (parameter “59”). In this case the system can
only be reactivated via the manual switch.
2. PINK/BLACK wire: by connecting this wire to the radio MUTE, the audio volume will be slightly lowered when the system is active.
9.2 - CHECK AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Turn ignition key ON. Activation will be confirmed by a short Beep and the LED on the manual switch will turn ON.
3. Test the sensors one by one for detection by moving different obstacle simulators in front of the vehicle. The system should beep according to the warning zones.
Distances and detections are approximate because ofthe position, size and shape of the objects. For a more accurate detection, test the sensors by placing
the objects at different angles of the sensors field of view.
If needed, the sensor sensitivity can be modified (see par.11.0).
4. If the parking sensors are working correctly, secure the bumper in place.
9.0 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
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Programming the parameters listed in par.11.0 is carried out using buttons “A” and “B” on the control unit (see figure below).
Press button “A” to select the parameter to configure.
Press button “B” to select the desired setting.
10.1 - HOW TO ENTER IN PROGRAMMING MODE:
1. Turn ignition key “ON”.
2. Simultaneously press buttons “A” and “B” for approx 4 sec.
3. 1 Beep and 1 Green/Red LED flash will confirm entry in programming mode.
4. Release the buttons and wait until the LED turns OFF.
10.2 - PARAMETER SETUP:
1. Within 10 sec. after the LED turns OFF, press button “A” the number of times corresponding to the parameter to customize. At each button press there will be 1
Beep and 1 Red LED blink.
2. Press button “B” the number of times corresponding to the desired setup. At each button press there will be 1 Beep and 1 Green LED blink.
Example: To set the inner sensors maximum detection distance at 90 cm => press button “A” twice and then button “B” 9 times.
10.3 - SETUP CONFIRMATION:
1. The control unit will repeat the number of Beeps and blinks corresponding to the selected setup. After a few seconds, a ‘Jingle’ will sound if the code has been
entered successfully.
2. In case of an incorrect entry, a low tone signal (Bop) will sound and the system automatically exits programming.
3. After the confirmation ‘Jingle’ other parameters can be configured by following the same procedure.
4. If no button is pressed within approx.10 sec., the system automatically exits the programming mode.
10.4 - RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS
1. Simultaneously press and hold buttons “A” and “B” and turn ignition ON.
2. The LED will start blinking Green/Red.
3. When the buzzer gives off a Beep, release buttons “A” and “B”.
4. When the LED stops blinking, a Jingle” will confirm the control unit has been reset to the original factory settings.
10.5 - SET ODOMETER PULSES:
Turn ignition key ON and set a speed threshold:
1. Set parameter 51 before carrying out the subsequent programming.
2. If pulses/meter are known, use the values indicated in the configuration table (par. 11.0).
3. Otherwise program parameter “98” to allow the control unit to record the pulses. A Beep will confirm the control unit is in speed reading mode. Without turning
ignition key OFF, start the engine and drive a short distance. At the desired speed (we recommend 10 km/h), press the ON/OFF switch to confirm the reading.
A ‘Jingle’ will confirm the speed reading has been learned by the control unit.
Before configuring the system, ensure all connections have been done properly.
Parameters must only be configured by qualified personnel.
10.0 - PARAMETER PROGRAMMING
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* A user friendly PC software allows more flexibility in programming the parameters. The dedicated interface also allows reading and overwriting previously configured
parameters. Please contact us for more information.
Programming can be done using the 2 buttons on the buzzer or via a user-friendly PC software.
Programmable parameters Button
A Button
B Settings Default
settings
Buttons & PC Only PC*
Sensitivity 1
1
Low
Medium
2
Medium
3
High
Buzzer volume 1
7
Low High
8
High
STOP zone => Inner Sensors
2
1
30 cm
35 cm
30 cm
2
40 cm
45 cm
3
50 cm
MAXIMUM distance => Inner Sensors
2
6
50 cm 55 cm
90 cm
7
60 cm 65 cm
8
70 cm
9
90 cm
100 cm
STOP zone => Outer Sensors
3
1
30 cm
35 cm
30 cm
2
40 cm
45 cm
3
50 cm
MAXIMUM distance => Outer Sensors 3
5
50 cm
55 cm
70 cm
6
60 cm
65 cm
7
70 cm
8
80 cm
100 cm
Deactivation delay
(Maneuvering time period expired)
Select 51 for ON/OFF via odometer 5
1
Never
30 sec.
2
30 sec.
3
60 sec.
Stationary obstacle signal (zone F1 & F2) 5 5Continuous
5 sec.
65 sec.
ON/OFF via odometer 5
8
Automatic
Automatic
9
OFF 1 time
Odometer
Number of speed signal pulses/m
6
1
2 pulses/m
2 pulses/m
2 6 pulses/m
3 9 pulses/m
4 15 pulses/m
5 21 pulses/m
6 30 pulses/m
Automatic speed reading (see par.10.5) 9
8
11.0 - PARAMETER CONFIGURATION TABLE
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*
Presence of human beings, animals or small obstacles or objects/materials with low reflectance might notbe detected by the parking system.
Correct Position: height, inclination and
orientation are correct.*
Sensors fitted too low => false alarms due
to ground detection.
Sensors are excessively turned upwards
=> low obstacles are not detected.
Sensors are excessively turned
downwards => false alarms due to ground
detection.
Sensors fitted too high => low obstacles are
not detected.
Sensors have been properly fitted but the
vehicle weight has changed => the
performance of the parking system is affected
by the added weight.
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X
X
!
12.0 - SENSOR FITTING AND OBSTACLE DETECTION
X
X
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FAULTS CAUSE / SOLUTIONS
The system does not work when ignition is turned ON.
Check all connections.
A sound signal goes off when there is no obstacle in
front of the vehicle.
Check that the arrow and the UP indication are pointing upwards.
Ensure that the sensors have been installed at the correct height.
If they read the ground, use the correction adapters to tilt the sensors upwards.
Modify setting.
Sensitivity might be too high. Adjust sensitivity.
Check that there is no excessive paint on the sensor surface. Too much spray paint can impair sensor ability to function
properly.
No warning signals. Check connections.
False warning signals.
Back part of sensors in contact with frame. Create a separation between the sensors and the vehicle chassis (at least
2mm).
The present device falls within the field of application of the current WEEE Directive. The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on the equipment or on its packaging indicates that
the product, at the end of its useful life, mustbe discarded separately from other waste to allow adequate treatment and recycling.
The user must therefore take the equipment, at the end of its useful life, to an appropriate waste collection facility.
Power supply 12 - 24 Vdc
Current consumption
–
system ON 10mA @12V
Operating temperature range -40°C / +85°C
Ultrasonic frequency 58 kHz
15.0 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
13.0 - TROUBLESHOOTING
14.0 - WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
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