Front camera

The front camera enables an early view of crossing traffic at exits and junctions with a poor viewing angle. Road users concealed by objects on the sides are recognized relatively late from the driver's seat.

The detection range of the camera is a maximum of 100 meters. The horizontal angle for the capture is approx. 190°. The vertical angle for the capture is approx. 130°

The front camera like the rear view camera makes its signals available to the TRSVC control unit via Ethernet. In addition, the front camera is connected to the TRSVC control unit via an eight-pin plug connection.

Standard Ethernet: 

Ethernet is a technology that specifies software (e.g. protocols) and hardware (e.g. cables,) for wired data networks. The combination corresponds to a local Network (LAN = local area network). The local network enables the data exchange in the form of data packets between the components which are connected in a local network. Transmission rates of 10 MBits/s are currently specified.

For vehicles with navigation system: 

Positions at which the system is supposed to automatically switch on can be stored as activation points, as long as a GPS signal can be received. As many as 10 activation points can be stored. Activation points are only possible for the front camera. Activation points are stored with the city and street when possible or with a serial number.

Observe the Owner's Handbook during this! 

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