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SENSOR LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Sensor installation height and the space between each sensor is important and will vary
from vehicle type to vehicle type. Follow the basic requirements below and refer to the
vehicle type suggestions that follow.
For all sensor mounting locations, the mounting surface should be perpendicular to the
ground, and should not point the sensor in a downward direction. Each location should
also be parallel to the side of the vehicle and allow the sensor to point directly out from
the side it is installed on. Make sure there is over an inch of open space behind the
surface for the sensor to fit.
Installation Height: 20”-34” will provide the best results
Installing above or below this range can result in false alerts or missed obstacles. For side
sensors, it may be dicult to find good locations that are all the exact same height from
the ground. Small changes in height are acceptable, but should not vary more than 1ft.
Front/Rear Sensor Spacing: 1ft-2ft will provide best results
Greater spacing can be used if needed, but should be avoided if possible.
Left/Right Sensor Spacing: Should not exceed 4.5ft (14 Sensor System Variant)
Based on acceptable location of the rear most sensors, S11/S14, and the forward most
sensors, S9/S12, try to equally space S10/13 between them. The total distance between
outer sensors should not exceed 9 feet and the middle sensor should be as centered as
possible. (See harness routing diagram for reference).
After measuring and checking the front and back of each sensor location, mark the
sensor locations using tape and a marker.
