M.S. Foster & Associates, Inc.

Teaco Truck Parking Aid Model Parkaid-16 Backup Distance Indicator


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Teaco Truck Parking Aid Model Parkaid-16 Backup Distance Indicator

Designed to work on TRUCKS to provide a distance measurement in feet from the truck rear to the obstacles behind the truck such as loading docks, other vehicles, fences, posts, etc.

The TEACO PARKAID-16 utilizes ultrasonic sensors to detect objects in its radiated beam sensing area.

The TEACO PARKAID-16 is equipped with two (2) ultrasonic sensors. They are mounted on the rear of trucks to sense objects in its radiated beam sensing area. The detection range is 34 Degrees horizontal and 17 Degrees vertical. The sensing distance is up to 16 feet.

The detectable reflections from ultrasonic waves of an object depend on the objects hardness, dimensions and direction. In rare cases, there are instances where nothing is effectively reflected back to the sensor. Caution should always be used when backing up.

There is an offset control in the PARKAID-16 controller that allows offset adjustment of up to 3 feet for sensors that are mounted recessed under the bumper or other truck equipment. Included is a control that can be set from zero to ten feet for an (optional) alarm in the cab.

SPECIFICATIONS

	- Controller, Mechanical: 6-1/2"H x 6-3/4"W x 2-3/8" D - Display, Mechanical: 1-1/8"H x 2-5/16"W x 11/16" D With 10 ft. - Adjustment: distance offset control. Adjusts the distance offset from the sensor to the bumper or rear of the truck. - Adjustment: alarm offset control. Adjusts the distance from the sensor for the alarm to sound when backing up. - Sensors: 2"H x 1 1/2"W x 1"D - Detection range: 1 to 16 feet, 34 degree horizontal, 17 degree vertical. - Operating Temperature: -20 to 140 degrees F - Input Power required: 12 Volts DC @ .5 Amps maximum
The PARKAID-16 does not require an external fuse. It is fused with a resettable fuse inside the control box. The system is also protected from polarity reversal.
INSTRUCTIONS

1. 2. 3.	Mount the controller at the rear of the vehicle in a location that will provide access to connect the cables to the sensors, display, and power cable. The cables need to be supported near the controller to provide a strain relief on the connectors. Excess cable can be coiled and tied off. If the offset adjustment is used, you will need to remove the top cover to adjust it. The offset control is used to zero the display reading when a truck is backed up to an obstacle (If the sensor is recessed 1 foot in from the rearmost point on a vehicle in front of the sensor, the offset can be adjusted to zero the display). The zero control is adjustable from zero to 3 feet on the display. Once installed and adjusted, the PARKAID-16 should not require further attention. Mount the sensors/brackets on the vehicle approx. 30" above the ground and spaced 3-1/2 to 4 feet apart. It is suggested that they be mounted recessed slightly to take advantage of the offset adjustment. Plug the sensors cables in the controller in the SENSOR 1 and SENSOR 2 positions. Pay attention to the orientation tabs on the sensor plug and the controller receptacle when connections are made Attach the sensor cables and provide support and strain relief on the cables. Excess cable can be coiled and tied off.

OPERATION

1. 2. 3.	Power the controller from a 12 VDC source that is live when the truck is in reverse gear. If the sensors are mounted recessed in from the rear of the vehicle, position a 1' x 1' piece of cardboard perpendicular to a sensor 1 foot from the back of the truck. Adjust the zero offset control to read 0 on the display. If the system is equipped with the alarm option, move the cardboard to the distance you wish it to sound, adjust the alarm control slowly clockwise until the alarm sounds, adjust it counterclockwise until it goes off, then clockwise again until you hear the alarm.
*NOTE:* The PARKAID-16 is an operators safety aid and is not intended to relieve the operator from safe operation of the vehicle. The detectable reflections from ultrasonic waves of an object depend on the objects hardness, dimensions and direction. In rare cases, there are instances where nothing is effectively reflected back to the sensor. CAUTION should always be used when backing up to a dock.

*Specifications subject to change for the improvement of the product.
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M. S. Foster & Associates, Inc.
1866 North Country Lane * Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: 219-879-9225 * Toll Free: 1-888-452-4053 * Fax: 1-219-879-9313
E-Mail: msfoster@msfoster.com