USASPEC BSM 200 User manual
Blind Spot Monitoring &
Rear Cross traffic Alert
System
Product Manual
BSM 200
www.usaspec.com
167 Mason Way, A-2
City of Industry, CA 91746
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Overview.............................................................................1
Product Warranty Notice ................................................................1
Operation Precaution & Notes...................................................... 2
Package Content ............................................................................. 3
Functions........................................................................................... 3
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Detection Zones.......................... 3
Rear Cross Trac Alert (RCTA) Detection Zone ........................ 4
Installation ........................................................................................ 5
Mounting the Radar Sensors ......................................................... 5
Connecting the Cables................................................................... 8
Testing the System .......................................................................... 9
Installation Illustrations ................................................................ 10
Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 12
Rev. 10302017
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The BSM-200 is a microwave radar system that continuously
monitors the blind zone behind vehicle’s driver and passenger side
B-pillar. Intelligent real time detection of moving objects such
as automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians, allows
everyone on the road to have a safer experience. The BSM-200
automatically actives when the speed reaches 18.5 mph (30 km/h)
and deactivates when the speed is under 18.5 mph (30 km/h).
The BSM-200 uses multichannel technology to accurately measure
the distance, speed, and angle of the moving objects. Thus allows
for OEM like monitoring with less false alarms. A false alarm
consists of the system alerting the driver when objects are outside
the blind zone such as vehicles located beyond the adjacent lanes.
The BSM-200’s alert system consist of audible (beeps) and visual
(LED lights) warning’s. It will warn the driver if the object in the
detection zone is traveling at 6 mph (10 km/h) or above, regardless
of whether or not it is approaching you, keeping pace with you, or
if you are passing it.
PRODUCT WARRANTY NOTICE
USA SPEC solely distributes its products through authorized
dealers in order to ensure its customers receive proper services
and information from the dealers. USA SPEC reserves the right
to only offer technical support or warranty services for products
purchased through authorized USA SPEC dealers. Please refer to
our website www.usaspec.com for a list of authorized dealers.
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OPERATION PRECAUTION & NOTES
Warning
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA) system is to be used as an auxiliary tool only
and is not a substitute for careful driving. It is the driver’s
responsibility for the safety of lane changing, backing up, and
other maneuvers. The system does not remove the need to
check over your shoulder and the mirrors when preforming
such maneuvers.
Notes
• The BSM and RCTA system may not function as designed if
the system is unable to properly judge the size and speed of the
moving object due to following conditions:
◊ If the vehicle’s rear bumper is made of metal material.
◊ During inclement weather conditions where ice, snow, or
soil may obstruct the sensors.
◊ Presence of obstructing objects or material on the rear
bumper such as bicycle racks
• The BSM-200 is not designed to prevent collision. Thus it will
not alert of parked vehicles of any kind, stationary objects
(lamppost, fences, fire hydrant, street signs, etc.), or people/
animals standing by. Always pay full attention to surroundings
when driving.
• The BSM-200 may give off false alarms if the vehicle is in a
complex environment such as, if there are multiple vehicles/
objects of varying sizes and speed in the blind zone, if objects
in the blind zone are moving in opposition directions, or if the
approaching objects are exceeding the average speed.
• The BMS-200 may detect and give out warning of the vehicle
behind when making a sharp turn, a u-turn, or when driving
on a winding road.
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FUNCTIONS
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) Detection Zones
Detection zones
33 (10m)
• Detection zone: approximately 33ft (10m) behind the B-pillar
on both sides of your vehicle
• When the BSM-200 detects an object traveling 6 mph (10
km/h) or greater in the detection zone, the LED indicator
on the corresponding side will light up. If the turn signal is
activated while the object is still in the detection zone, it
will give out a warning sound (3 consecutive beeps) and the
corresponding LED will flash.
PACKAGE CONTENT
1 x BSM200 Control Module 2 x BSM200- Sensors
1 x Buzzer (Speaker) 2 x LED Indicators (L & R)
1 x 7-pin Main Harness 1 x 6-pin Harness
1 x 5-pin OBD Cable 2 x Bracket
4 x Short Bracket Arms 2 x Tall Bracket Arms
1 x Angle Ruler
1 x Bag of Mounting Screw/Washer Sets
2 x Spare Fuses 1 x Set of Cable Ties
2 x Turn Signal Extension Wires
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Detection Zone
98ft (30m)
98ft (30m)
Detection zone
P
R
N
• When the vehicle is put in reverse, the detection zone will
increase to 98ft (30m). The detection zone starts from the
radar sensors located inside the rear bumper of the vehicle.
• If a moving object enters into the detection while the vehicle
is in reverse, the BSM-200 will send out a warning sound and
the LED indicator will flash on the corresponding side.
NOTE: the BSM-200 will not warn the driver of stationary
objects such as parked vehicles, fences, wall, etc., or of objects
that are moving away from the vehicle. Always check your
surroundings carefully when backing out of driveways and
parking spaces.
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INSTALLATION
Mounting the Radar Sensors
Follow the below illustrations and steps carefully. The sensors
must be mounted correctly for the BSM-200 system to
function properly.
1. Assemble the sensors to the provided adjustable mounting
brackets.
2. Use all the provided hardware (screw sets) to ensure that the
sensor/bracket assembly is secure and will not loosen over
time due to vibration.
3. Remove the vehicle’s rear bumper. Mount the two sensor/
bracket assemblies, (one on each side of the vehicle’s body).
See Fig 1-3 for ideal mounting angle, depth, and height.
• Depth: at least ½ in (1cm) from the vehicle body. Make
sure they are not blocked by any vehicle body parts
• Height: 1-1½ ft (30-45cm) above the ground
• Position: mount the sensors straight (Fig. 2-A), do not
rotate them vertically or at an angle (Fig. 2-B). Make sure
the sensor cables are pointing outwards and not inwards
(Fig. 2-C).
• Angle: follow Fig. 3 and use the provided angle ruler to
adjust the sensors’ mounting brackets to achieve the
required sensor angle.
1. Hold the angle ruler (with the side labeled R facing
up) against the passenger-side sensor and adjust the
brackets so the arrow on the ruler is at a straight line
with the vehicle’s body line.
2. Flip the ruler over so the side label L is facing up
and hold it against the driver-side sensor. Adjust the
brackets accordingly.
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Figure 2
Car body
Sensor
cable
Sensor
cable
Sensor Sensor
Car body
Sensor Sensor
Car body
Sensor Sensor
(A) Correct sensor positions
(B) Incorrect positions
(C) Incorrect positions
Front view of the vehicle rear end
Figure 1
Vehicle side view
Rear bumper
Vehicle body
Sensor & brackets
1’ -1.5’
(30-45cm)
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Figure 3
Vehicle body line Vehicle body line
Correct angle Incorrect angle
LR
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Connecting the Cables
1. Connect the BSM-200 main harness to the two sensors. See
Fig. 4.
• Note: connect the longer plug of the main harness to
the passenger-side sensor.
• Connect the vehicle’s left turn, right turn, and reverse
signal lines to the corresponding wires on the BSM-200
main harness lines
• Right turn signal’s +12v to the green/white wire
• Left turn signal’s +12v to the green wire
• Reverse light signal’s +12v to the yellow wire
• Run the BSM-200 main harness down the driver side
towards the driver-side kick panel or under the steering
wheel column near the vehicle’s OBD-II port
2. Install the LED indicators to the driver and passenger side
A-pillars. See Fig. 5 for other suggested locations.
• Run the LED indicator lines to the driver-side kick panel
or steering wheel column and connect the LED lines to
the corresponding left and right LED plugs on the BSM-
200’s 6-pin harness. See Fig. 6.
3. Install the speaker under the steering wheel column and
connect it to the corresponding plug on the BSM-200’s
6-pin harness. See Fig. 5 & 6
4. Connect the BSM200 OBD-II harness into the vehicle’s
OBD-II port located underneath the dashboard
5. Connect all three BSM200 harnesses to the BSM 200
Control Module’s corresponding ports. See Fig. 7.
6. Connect power: connect the RED wire from the main
harness to the vehicle’s ignition or ACC +12v source.
Connect the black wire to a ground terminal or a bare metal
surface
7. Mount the BSM200 control module on an easily accessible
location
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TESTING THE SYSTEM
Before putting the bumper back on, run the below system test
steps first.
1. Keep your eyes on the LED indicators on the A-pillars and
start the vehicle
2. If the indicator lights up for 3-5 seconds then turns o, it
means the system is ready to go.
3. If one or both of the indicators stay ON, it means the
sensors are not connected properly or the OBDII plug is not
inserted all the way in. Please check and make sure all the
connections are secure.
Testing the RCTA system.
1. Start the vehicle
2. Apply foot to the parking brake then put the vehicle in
reverse.
3. Have someone stand adjacently behind the back of the car.
Then, have the individual walk up to the left or right rear of
the vehicle
4. The included speaker will BEEP repeatedly and the LED
indicator for the corresponding side will flash.
Note: If you have successfully completed the above step,
your system is properly installed and ready to go.
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OBD-II plug Speaker
Control
Module
Figure 5. Recommended locations for:
LED indicators, OBD-II plug, speaker, & control module
Figure 4. Main harness wire connection
BSM200
SENSOR
(passenger side)
BSM200
SENSOR
(driver side)
BSM200 main harness
7-pin plug
Green/white wire right turn signal +12v
Green wire left turn signal +12v
Black wire ground
Red wire ignition or ACC +12v
yellow wire reverse light +12v
Longer plug
INSTALLATION ILLUSTRATIONS
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Speaker Left & Right LED
indicators
6-pin plug
BSM200 6-pin harness
5-pin plug
OBD-II
harness
Figure 6. LED & speaker harness and OBD-II harness
BMS 200
Control Module
5-pin OBD-II port
6-pin harness port
(speaker & LED indicators)
7-pin main harness port
(sensors, reverse/ turn signals,
& power/ground)
Figure 7. Control module ports
For assistance with product features and installation please call
tech support at 626.336.3836. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm PST.
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Thank you for choosing a USA SPEC product. USA SPEC, Inc., is committed to
providing high quality defect-free products. All USA SPEC products are tested
before leaving the factory and warranted against defects in materials and work-
manship for a period of one year to the original owner. The one-year warranty
period begins at the date of purchase from an authorized dealer.
PRODUCTS COVERED:
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name of USA SPEC are covered by this warranty. Only products purchased in
the USA are covered.
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
1. Damage due to improper installation or operation, negligence, abuse, or not
following instructions, warnings or acceptable industry procedures.
2. Damage caused during the shipment or transportation of the product. All
claims of this nature must be presented to the carrier.
3. Damage caused by acts of God, war, or civil disturbance, including without
limitation,ood,re,storms,earthquakeorotheractsofnature.
4. Any expenses or cost to remove or reinstall products.
5. Any product without the original serial number and factory seal, or has been
servicedormodiedwithouttheauthorizationofUSASPEC.
6. Any product not distributed by an authorized USA SPEC dealer.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:
Contact the Customer Service center for assistance at (626) 336 - 3836. A detailed
description of the problem(s) is required for service. Proof of purchase is also required
when sending a product for warranty service. If the problem cannot be resolved and the
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our option, repair the product or replace it with a new or reconditioned product, and if it was
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the repairs are covered by the warranty. The product must be packed securely for ship-
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