Hilka PDC200 User manual

Wired Parking Aid 2 Sensors
PDC200

COMPONENTS
Component List
1. Main unit x 1
2. Ultrasonic sensor
3. Snap-on connectors x 2
4. Cable ties x 4
5. Screw for sensor x 4
6. Power wire x 1
7. Adhesive tape
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INTRODUCTION
Thankyou for buying the PDC200 Reverse
Parking Sensor. This manual details the
installation and operation of your product.
Please read it carefully and keep to hand for
future reference
The PDC200 is an automatic reversing alert
system. It gives a safety warning which tells
the driver the distance between the rear of
the vehicle and any object in its path.
The sensor transmits an ultrasonic signal
when the car is reversing. When the signal
senses an object, it will be reected and
received by the PDC200 main unit. These
reected signals are analysed by the main
unit microprocessor to detect whether the
obstacle is in your path and at what distance.
Below are graphical representations of the
PDC200 detecting patterns:
FEATURES
The ideal assistant for reverse parking and•
driving.
Detects persons, objects etc. from ca.•
40cm up to ca. 1,50 meters behind the
vehicle.
Less risk for parking damage from unseen•
objects.
Distance between vehicle and object by•
clear sound and red, yellow or green lamp
indicators. Adjustable volume.
2 reverse sensors for optimal detection.•
Automatic activation when car is put in•
reverse mode.
Quick assembly with 2-wire installation and•
connectors.
A set consists of:
1 x main unit
2 x ultra sonic sensors
2 x cable (snap-on) connectors
4 x cable ties
4 x screws for sensors
1x power cable
and adhesive mounting tape
Read before use the instruction
manual.
Only suitable as reverse driving system•
Not suitable for vehicles with rear engines•
Do not use with a vehicle with reversing•
horn or alarm
Do not extend cables (might distort the•
sensors)
Do not paint or spray the sensor•
Install with car in horizontal position.•
A false response may be recorded if a DC•
to AC power converter is being used close
by.
80cm
190cm

Installation
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During the installation your vehicle
must be in neutral and the ignition
switched OFF.
Wiring diagram:
Below is a wiring diagram for the PDC200
showing the necessary connections. Please
follow the instructions step by step in order
to install your Reversing Sensors.
Position of the sensors
Before installation rst determine the nal •
position for the sensors.
Take care that the surface is clean, even•
and free from dirt, grease, polish etc.
Attach the mounting tape to the rear•
of sensor and press the sensor on the
desired locations.
Locate a at area at the rear of the vehicle. •
Sensors should be tted between 55cm-
70cm from the ground. If tted higher
than 70cm the sensors may not detect
low objects. If lower than 55cm the signal
may reect from the ground and produce a
false reading.
The sensors should be tted 90cm apart •
from each other (at the same height).
Mount the sensors horizontally for the best•
reective signal.
Wiring the sensor
Having chosen a location for the sensors,
you must now decide on a route for running
the wiring into your vehicle. You will need to
attach the wires to the main unit (see below).
Connecting the wiring to the main
unit of the PDC200
You now need to connect the red and•
black power cables to your vehicles
reversing light wires.
The red power cable should be connected•
to the positive reversing light wire (this
is the wire that becomes live when you
select the reverse gear), using the snap-on
connector provided.
Now connect the black power cable to the•
ground wire from the reversing light, again
using the snap-on connector provided.

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Connecting the Sensor and Power
wires to your PDC200
Now you need to choose a location to mount
the main unit within the passenger compart-
ment of your vehicle. This position should be
where you can easily see and hear the unit
easily, while not impeding the drivers view.
You can use the adhesive tape included
with the package to mount the unit onto the
chosen location.
Having chosen your location, you should
now route the sensor cable and power wires
from the boot into the front of the vehicle and
towards the main unit.
Plug the sensor cables into the 2 pin•
connectors, and the power wires into the 4
pin connectors (as shown below).
Operation
When you select reverse gear, you will hear
a beep. This indicates that the PDC200 is
working and has been activated (it does not
necessarily mean that there is something
behind you.)
As you begin to reverse and an object comes
within range, you will hear a beeping sound
from the main unit. The frequency or pitch
depends on the range of the object being
detected. If necessary, you can use the
switch on the side of the unit to increase or
decrease the volume.
The table below shows the alarm speed
corresponding to the range of the object
detected.
Your PDC200 may work slightly differently to
what is shown in the table above depend-
ing on circumstance and also on how your
sensors are positioned. You should practice
using your set up in a known area before us-
ing it in earnest on a day to day basis.
With use, you will nd it a convenient and
useful aid to your reverse parking.

Your PDC200 may work slightly differently to
what is shown in the table above depend-
ing on circumstance and also on how your
sensors are positioned. You should practice
using your set up in a known area before us-
ing it in earnest on a day to day basis.
With use, you will nd it a convenient and
useful aid to your reverse parking.
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DISTANCE AUDIO
ALERT
VISUAL
ALERT
Over 1.5m
(5.0 FT)
No Beep Only
Power LED
1.5m - 1.0m
(5.0 - 3.5ft)
Beep Green
LED
1.0m - 0.6m
(3.5ft - 2.0ft)
Beep Beep Yellow
LED
Below 0.4m
(1.3ft)
Continuous
Tone
ALL
LED’s
FLASH
WHEN THE BEEPING INCREASES AND
FINALLY BECOMES A CONTINUOUS
TONE AND ALL OF THE LED’S ON
THE MAIN UNIT ARE FLASHING, YOU
SHOULD STOP IMMEDIATELY, EVEN
IF THERE IS NO OBVIOUS OBSTACLE
BEHIND YOU.

Fault Finding
FAULT DESCRIPTION PROBABLE CAUSE
False or no response Steep slopes or thin bars.
Bushes or other foliage could absorb the
signals. Electricity wires nearby could
interfere with the signal. (See diagram
below)
Sensors covered with snow, mud or ice etc.
Power light does not come on when reverse
gear has been chosen.
Check that the power wires are properly
connected to the reversing light power
wires.
Check that the snap-on connectors are
providing a good contact.
Sensor always shows an object is FT (Red
LED) behind vehicle.
Check whether the sensors are located to
low, or the angle is pointing downwards and
therefore detecting the ground.
Power light (Green LED) is on, but the unit it
not detecting any obstacles
Check whether the sensors cable is
correctly plugged into the 2 pin socket of the
main unit.
Unit does not show correct distances. Check that the sensor is properly mounted.
The sensor must be horizontal.
Adjust as necessary.
SPECIFICATION
Power requirement: DC10 - 15V
<30mA stand-by
<200mA Alarming
LED indicator: 3 position LED
Power indicator: Green LED
Detection range: 5.0ft, 3.5ft, 2.0ft
Closest detection range: 0.4mtr (15inches)
Alarm volume select: High, Medium, Low
Temperature: -20°C to +50°C
Length of cable: 5mtrs (16.5ft)
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PDC200 - Issue1 - R.W. 14-07-08
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