Steel mate PTS400W1 User manual

Wireless parking assist system
PTS400W1
PTS400Q1
PTS400Q4
PTS400T
Manual
Steelmate Industrial Park, Heping Street, Dongfu Road, Dongfeng Town,
Zhongshan City, Guangdong, P.R. China 528425
STEELMATE CO., LTD
Think safety think Steelmate
PRI0775/A
Steelmate Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
The right to change the design and specifications reserved.
The trademark, patent and copyright are owned by
Steelmate Co., Ltd.

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Contents
User Manual Installation Manual
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Important notice ----------------------------------------
Disclaimer -----------------------------------------------
About the product -------------------------------------
Key features --------------------------------------------
Specifications -------------------------------------------
Display & Buzzer --------------------------------------
Volume adjustment ------------------------------------
Self-test function ---------------------------------------
Attention -------------------------------------------------
Sensor maintenance ----------------------------------
How does the system work -------------------------
Packing list ----------------------------------------------
Installation tools ----------------------------------------
Sensor installation -------------------------------------
ECU installation ----------------------------------------
Buzzer & display installation ------------------------
Function testing ----------------------------------------
Wiring diagram -----------------------------------------
Troubleshooting ----------------------------------------

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User Manual
This parking assist system helps to provide
assistance when reversing and parking. Driving
skills, such as slowing down, use of mirrors etc.
is always essential.
1. This unit is for vehicles with 12V DC.
2. Unit should be installed by a professional auto
technician.
3. Route wiring harness away from heat sources
and electrical components.
4. It is strongly recommended to check the position
of the sensors before the actual drilling of the
holes screw.
5. Perform a test after installation.
The parking assist system is designed as a driver
assistance device, and should not be used as a
substitute for safe parking practices. The area
into which the vehicle is to be reversed must be
constantly visually monitored while parking.
The manufacturer and its distributors do not
guarantee or assume liability for collisions or
damages while reversing your vehicle.
Parking assist system is an ultrasonic distance
monitoring system. It electronically detects the
area behind your vehicle while reversing, and alerts
you with audible tones and display if the system
detects an obstacle. The system will show the
accurate distance in meters or feet depending on
your region.
PTS400W1/PTS400Q1/PTS400Q4/PTS400T is a
4-sensor rear wireless parking assist system, from
control unit to buzzer/display is wireless.
Each part of this product has passed the most
stringent test before releasing to the market. It is
reliable at a wide temperature range (-40°C ~
+85°C/-40°F~+185°F) and becomes very useful
when you are parking in poor weather conditions.
With the help of parking assist system, you can
enjoy a convenient and easy parking experience.
Input voltage: 12V±3V
Detection range: 0.1~2.5m/0.3~8.2ft
Alarm range (Buzzer): 0.3~1.5m/1.0~4.9ft
Alarm range (Display): 0.3~2.5m/1.0~8.2ft
Beep SPL: 70~90 dB
Operating temperature: -40°C~+85°C/-40°F~+185°F
4 rear sensor system
Wireless from control unit to buzzer/display
Easy installation
Volume adjustable
Self-test function
All weather design (-40°C~+85°C/-40°F~+185°F)
Important notice
Disclaimer
About the product Key features
Specifications

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Display & Buzzer
Distance
Meters/feet
Built-in buzzer Volume adjustable
switch
Meters/feet
Matrix indication
Distance
Matrix indication
PTS400Q1
PTS400Q4 Distance
Meters/feet
Matrix indication
Built-in buzzer
PTS400W1
PTS400T
Volume adjustable
switch
Built-in buzzer
LED indicator
Voice on/off button
Volume adjustable
button
Volume
adjustable switch
Volume adjustable
button

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Sensor A has problem(E1:1 damaged sensor) Sensor A,D have problem (E2: 2 damaged sensors)
Volume adjustment
PTS400Q1
PTS400Q4
PTS400W1
PTS400T
Self-test function
PTS400Q1 & PTS400Q4
Once the reverse gear is engaged,
press and hold " " button for 2
seconds to turn on/off the voice alarm
The system will test all the sensors when the reverse gear is engaged.
If all the sensors are working normally, the system will beep once and the LED display will flash once.
If there is any problem with the sensors, the system will beep three times to indicate that one or more
sensors have problems.
Damaged sensor locations
Number of damaged sensors

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PTS400T PTS400W1
If all sensors are working normally, the buzzer will beep once.
If a damaged or defective sensor is detected, then the system will:
Beep three times
Other sensor will continue to work normally.
The system will test all the sensors when the reverse gear is engaged.
1. All sensors are working normally
2. Damaged sensor is detected
The system will test all the sensors when the reverse gear is engaged.
If all the sensors are working normally, the system will beep once and the LCD display will flash once.
If there is any problem with the sensors, the system will beep three times to indicate that one or more
sensors have problem with the green backlight turns on. The damaged sensor’s position----A, B, C, or D
will be shown on the display. The number after “E” indicates the total number of the damaged sensors .
Sensor A has problem
(E1: 1 damaged sensor)
The total number of
the damaged sensors
The damaged
sensor’s position
All sensors are working
Beep once
CDAB m
ft CDAB m ft
CDABm
ft CDABm ft Sensors A and D have
problems
(E2: 2 damaged sensors)
Be---
Be---Be---Be---

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Attention Sensor maintenance
Buzzer
No Beep
Be--Be--Be--Be--
Be
Be-----Be-----
Matrix zone
Red
Orange
Green
Be Be
<0.3m/1.0ft
0.3~0.6m/1.0~2.0ft
1.5~2.5m/4.9~8.2ft
1.0~1.5m/3.3~4.9ft
0.6~1.0m/2.0~3.3ft
How does the system work
PTS400W1 & PTS400Q1 & PTS400Q4
Do not wash the sensor
with a pressure washer
of scrub them forcibly.
Please wash car with low-
pressure water.
Please melt the ice with
water when the sensors
are covered by ice.
Please clean the sensors
with cloth or low-pressure
water when the sensors
are covered by dirt or
snow.
False detection may occur in the following
situations:
*After installation, please fully test the system
before use.
*Heavy rain, dirty or damanged sensors may
cause false warning occasionally.
*Ensure that the self-test procedure is completed
and all sensors are functioning before using
the system.

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PTS400T
The obstacle distance is 1.5m/4.9ft
~ 1.0m/3.3ft, the green backlight
will turn on with 1st ~3rd stage
flashing.
The obstacle distance is >2.
5m/8.2ft, the white backlight
will turn on with the 1st stage
flashing.
The obstacle distance is: 1.0m/3.
3ft ~ 0.6m/2.0ft, the orange
backlight will turn on with 1st~5th
stage flashing.
When the obstacle distance is
0.6m/2.0ft ~ 0.3m/1.0ft, the red
backlight will turn on with
1st~7th stages flashing.
When the obstacle distance is
less than < 0.3m/1.0ft, the red
and white backlight will flash
alternately. All 7-stage will
flashing.
The obstacle distance is 2.5m/8.
2ft ~1.5m/4.9ft, the blue backlight
will turn on with the 1st stage
flashing.
CDAB m
ft CDAB m ft CDAB m ft CDAB m ft CDAB m ft
Distance: >2.5m/8.2ft Distance: 1.5m/4.9ft ~ 1.0m/3.3ft Distance: 1.0m/3.3ft ~ 0.6m/2.0ft Distance: < 0.3m/1.0ftDistance: 2.5m/8.2ft ~1.5m/4.9ft Distance: 0.6m/2.0ft ~ 0.3m/1.0ft
CDAB m
ft

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Installation Manual
45' ~ 60'
Packing list
PTS400Q4 PTS400Q1 PTS400W1PTS400T
Installation tools
Manual
The actual sensor may vary from the image
shown above

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Sensor installation
H > 0.45m/1.5ft
H < 0.65m/2.1ft
H > 0.65m/2.1ft
=1/8L
=2/8L
=1/8L
1
< 0.45m/1.5ft < 0.45m/1.5ft < 0.45m/1.5ft
H < 0.45m/1.5ft
Pls adjust the sensor angle according to sensor height and bumper angle, avoid detecting to ground.
a
b
c
c b a a b c
0.45m/1.5ft < H < 0.65m/2.1ft
2
Check the size of the hole saw packed in the product matches
the diameter of the sensors before drilling any holes.

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D
C
B
A
D
C
B
A
3 4
5
ABCD

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ECU installation Buzzer & display installation
A B C D
PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM
12V
And

1.5m/4.9ft
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Wiring diagramFunction testing
Function test is performed by holding a wooden board (0.3 x 1m/1.0 x 3.3ft) standing at the back
of the car, and reverse the car slowly to test each function respectively as shown in this manual.
ACC
GND
PARKING ASSIST SYSTEM
12V
GND
Reversing light
Red
Buzzer
Black
Display

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After installation, the buzzer & display doesn’t
work
a) Are all wires connected properly?
b) Is the vehicle’s ignition ON?
c) Is the reversing gear engaged (the reversing
light should be turned on)?
Damaged sensor detected
a) Are all sensors plugged into the ECU correctly
and tightly?
b) Is the sensor faulty?
c) Is the sensor covered by dirt or snow?
d) Is the sensor damaged?
False warning
a) Are all sensors plugged into the ECU in the
correct position tightly?
b) Does any sensor detect the ground?
c) Does rubber ring in the sensor come out (14D
sensor)?
Warning sound is too low or too high
a) Press the volume button to adjust the volume
to a suitable level.
If the problem persists, please follow these
steps
a) For consumer: contact your dealer or nearby
service centre.
b) For installer or dealer:
1) Test the sensors with certified ECU by using
a flat wooden board.
2) Replace the ECU and recheck the system.
3) Plug the certified sensors into the ECU and
recheck.
4) Email your question to us and we will reply
ASAP.
Troubleshooting