Reversing safety will take an evolutionary leap forward next month at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, as Brigade Electronics launches its Smarteye 360° camera system to the North American commercial truck market.

Making its debut on Booth 3580, Smarteye is the first in a new generation of intelligent reversing safety solutions: a camera system that eradicates blind spots and dramatically reduces collisions thanks to a bird’s eye view of the entire vehicle and its immediate surroundings.*

Comprising four cameras, placed around the vehicle, Smarteye technology works by ‘stitching’ each image together to provide a complete and accurate panoramic view from above. Each camera’s ultrawide angle and 187° lens renders a realistic, light-balanced video image displayed in real time on a high-definition cab monitor ­­­­– with program option to highlight the area of greatest risk.

As part of a controlled experiment, the Smarteye system was set the ultimate test. A driver was tasked with reversing a truck ‘blindfolded’: with all of its windows blacked-out. With the system installed, extreme caution, and a slow, steady pace, the challenge was completed easily and in complete safety**.

Henry Morgan, general manager, Brigade Electronics said: “Commercial vehicle manufacturers see safety as a necessity, not a compromise. That’s why we continue to focus on providing integrated solutions that go beyond industry standards. Smarteye is a great example of cutting edge technology being used to set a precedent for safety.”

Visitors to the Brigade stand can see the Smarteye system in action as part of a broader product showcase. Brigade’s custom-built mobile showroom is equipped with a selection of reversing safety products, including its new-to-market wireless camera system, and its popular digital mirror monitor.

Brigade’s mobile showroom is also scheduled to tour the US throughout 2013, taking in several other key shows – including Waste Expo in May and the Electrical Utility Fleet Managers’ Conference in June. It will also make pit stops at numerous customer facilities.

Those attending the Work Truck Show can add Brigade to their show planner by clicking the link below: 

http://www.mapyourshow.com/shows/index.cfm?Show_ID=wts13&exhid=110356&booth=3580&hall=A

Product Information

Product 

 

Smarteye™ 360° Reversing Safety Camera System

Features
  • 4 ultrawide angle cameras with 187° lenses
  • 4 triggered output options
  • Customizable image display options
  • Real-time view at 30 frames per second
  • Automatic light balancing
  • Flexible camera positioning
  • Automatic shutdown in event of malfunction
  • Bespoke setup
  • CE and FCC approved

Benefits
  • 360° bird’s eye view of entire vehicle
  • No frozen frames
  • No image distortion
  • Reduces collisions with people and objects
  • One view to see all surrounding areas
  • No blind spots
  • Greater visibility

 

Product 

 

Digital Wireless System

  • DW-100-TX Digital Wireless Transmitter
  • DW-100-RX Digital Wireless Receiver

Features
  • 200 milliseconds camera-to-monitor speed
  • Unaffected by peripheral electrical interference
  • Secure wireless link
  • Easy re-pairing function
  • PAL/NTSC TV system
  • 1 camera input

Benefits
  • 2 year warranty
  • Eliminates the need for retractable, coiled cables
  • Reduces installation time
  • Completely compatible with all Brigade monitors

 

Product 

 

Digital Mirror Monitor- VBV-243M

Features
  • Size: 259 x 88 x 22 mm (WxDxH)
  • 4.3” screen
  • 1 camera output
  • On screen display menu
  • Digital LCD panel
  • PAL/NTSC TV system
  • 480 x 3 x 272 screen resolution

Benefits
  • CE marked
  • 1 year warranty
  • Durable operating temperature -20°C to + 70°C

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