Eaton EVT-300 User manual

VORAD

®

Collision Warning System

Service Manual

VORAD Collision Warning System

VOSM0030

October 2007

More time on the road

®

EVT-300

General Information

Cautions, Warnings, and Notes

Failure to follow indicated procedures may cause compo-

nent damage or malfuction.

Failure to follow indicated procedures

creates a high risk of personal injury to the service

technician.

Note: Additional relevant information not covered

in the service procedure.

Operational Warnings

Before starting a vehicle:

1. Sit in the driver’s seat.

2. Place the vehicle in neutral.

3. Set the parking brake.

4. Disengage the clutch.

Before working on the vehicle or leaving the cab with the

engine running:

1. Place the vehicle in neutral.

2. Set the parking brake.

3. Block the wheels.

Do not operate the vehicle if the alternator lamp is lit or if

the gauges indicate low voltage.

Repair Warnings

Disconnect the vehicle’s battery before removing or

installing electronic parts.

When disassembling various assemblies, lay all parts on

a clean bench in the same sequence as removed to sim-

plify and reduce the possibility of losing parts.

Use of other than recommended tools, parts, and instruc-

tions listed in this manual may place the safety of the ser-

vice technician or vehicle driver in jeopardy.

The location of some components may vary with each

OEM.

The removal and installation procedure described for

each component may vary for your vehicle.

Always use genuine Eaton replacement parts. For a com-

plete list of approved and reputable dealers, write to:

Eaton Corporation

Truck Component Marketing Headquarters

P.O. Box 4013

Kalamazoo, MI 49003

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the

information contained in this manual. However, Eaton

Corporation makes no warranty, expressed or implied,

based on the information provided.

CAUTION

WARNING

General Information

Table of Contents

Cautions, Warnings, and Notes .................................................................................................................................. 1

How to Use This Manual ............................................................................................................................................ 1

Side Sensor Display ................................................................................................................................................... 3

Side Sensor Display Removal .................................................................................................................................... 4

Side Sensor Display Installation ................................................................................................................................. 5

Side Sensor ................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Side Sensor Removal ................................................................................................................................................. 7

Side Sensor Installation ............................................................................................................................................. 8

Antenna Assembly ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

Antenna Assembly Removal ..................................................................................................................................... 10

Antenna Assembly Installation ................................................................................................................................. 11

Driver Display Unit ................................................................................................................................................... 13

Driver Display Unit Removal .................................................................................................................................... 14

Driver Display Unit Installation ................................................................................................................................. 15

Central Processing Unit ............................................................................................................................................ 17

Central Processing Unit Removal ............................................................................................................................. 19

Central Processing Unit Installation ......................................................................................................................... 21

Antenna Assembly Alignment .................................................................................................................................. 23

Vertical Alignment .................................................................................................................................................... 25

Horizontal Alignment (Azimuth) ............................................................................................................................... 27

1

General Information

How to Use This Manual

This manual is designed to provide detailed information necessary to service and repair the VORAD system.

The service procedures in this manual are for VORAD components only. To locate the information you need, simply

locate the procedure in the index, turn to the page specified, and follow the procedure.

General Instructions

This manual states general procedures for retrofit installations of the EVT-300. Each OEM installation location varies.

Your vehicle may vary slightly from the general guidelines in this Service Manual. Consult your OEM documentation for

specific details.

Identification Tag Information and Model Designation

VORAD model designation (i.e. EVT-300) is stamped on the product tag. To identify the VORAD Manufacturing Part

Number, Serial Number, and Service Part Number: Locate the Central Processing Unit and then locate the numbers as

shown.

Eaton VORAD Collision Warning System

WARNING: READ DRIVER REFERENCE MANUAL PRIOR TO USE.

Model EVT-300, Forward Sensor Ferq. 24725 MHz

US Pantent Numbers 4,916,450; 5,181,038; 5,189,426; 5,280,288

Canadian Patent Numbers 1, 293,791 and other patents pending

This device is sold under waiver of Canada and FCC Industry rules.

Any interference that may be caused should be reported to

your local FCC Feild Office or to the Federal Communications

Commission; Field Operations Bureau; 445 12th Street SW;

Room 734, Mail Stop 1500; Washington, D.C. 20554-0001.

FCC ID: I3LEVT300

"CANADA" 2035102915

EVT-300 COLLISION WARNING RADAR SYSTEM

Made in U.S.A.

UP

Central Processing Unit

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CA#####X

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Manufacturing Part Number

Serial Number

Service or OEM Part Number

Eaton VORAD Collision Warning System

WARNING: READ DRIVER REFERENCE MANUAL PRIOR TO USE.

Model EVT-300, Forward Sensor Ferq. 24725 MHz

US Pantent Numbers 4,916,450; 5,181,038; 5,189,426; 5,280,288

Canadian Patent Numbers 1, 293,791 and other patents pending

This device is sold under waiver of Canada and FCC Industry rules.

Any interference that may be caused should be reported to

your local FCC Feild Office or to the Federal Communications

Commission; Field Operations Bureau; 1919 W. St. NW;

Room 734, Mail Stop 1500; Washington, D.C. 20554-0001.

Manufactured by EATON VORAD Technologies, San Diego, California

FCC ID: I3LEVT300

"CANADA" 2035102915

Eaton

VORAD

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VORAD

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General Information

Model Number

The model number gives basic information and is explained below. Use this number when calling for service assistance

or replacement parts.

Manufacturing Part Number

This number is used for manufacturing use.

Serial Number

The CPU serial number is the sequential identification number of the VORAD unit. Have the CPU serial number available

when calling for service assistance.

Service Part Number

This number is located below the Manufacturing Part Number and serial numbers. It is a reference number that is used

for replacement by Eaton.

EVT-300

Eaton

VORAD Series Number

Technologies

3

Service Procedure

Side Sensor Display

Special Instructions

Procedure may vary by OEM.

Use care not to overtighten acorn nuts.

Required Tools

• Basic Hand Tools

• Torque Wrench

Side Sensor

Display

4

Service Procedure

Side Sensor Display Removal

Procedure-

1. Remove the two (2) acorn nuts, two (2) #4 flat washers,

and two (2) # 4 lock washers from the Side Sensor Dis-

play.

2. Remove the Side Sensor Display from the mounting

bracket.

3. Disconnect the VORAD Harness from the Side Sensor

Display.

Side Sensor

Display

Wrench

Acorn Nut

1

Remove Side Sensor

Display Acorn Nuts

Side Sensor

Display

2

Remove Side Sensor

Side Senso

r

Display

VORAD

Harness

3

Disconnect Harness

5

Service Procedure

Side Sensor Display Installation

Procedure-

1. Reconnect the VORAD Harness to the Side Sensor Dis-

play.

2. Attach the Side Sensor Display to the bracket using two

(2) #4 flat washers, two (2) #4 lock washers, and two (2)

#4-40 acorn nuts and slightly tighten.

3. Align the Side Sensor Display with the view from the

driver’s seat.

4. Torque the two (2) acorn nuts to 5-7 lbs. in. (.5-.8 N•m).

Final Check

Make sure the acorn nuts are properly tightened.

Make sure the VORAD Harness is connected and locked.

Side Senso

r

Display

VORAD

Harness

1

Reconnect Harness to

Side Sensor Display

Side Sensor

Display

Wrench

Acorn Nut

2

Install Side Sensor Display

on Mounting Bracket

Side Senso

r

Display

3

Align Side Sensor

Display

Side Sensor

Display

Wrench

4

Torque Acorn Nuts

6

Service Procedure

Side Sensor

Special Instructions

Procedure may vary by OEM.

Required Tools

• Basic Hand Tools

• Torque Wrench

Side Sensor

7

Service Procedure

Side Sensor Removal

Procedure-

1. Disconnect the VORAD Side Sensor Harness.

2. Remove the four (4) mounting capscrews that secure the

Side Sensor to the mounting bracket.

3. Remove the Side Sensor from the bracket.

Side Sensor

VORAD

Harness

1

Disconnect Harness

from Side Sensor

Side Sensor

Wrench

Mounting

Bolt

2

Remove Side

Sensor Mounting

Side Sensor

3

Remove Side Sensor

from Bracket

8

Service Procedure

Side Sensor Installation

Procedure-

1. Install the Side Sensor on the mounting bracket.

2. Attach the Side Sensor to the mounting bracket with the

four (4) capscrews and tighten properly.

Note: Specific torque values vary according to OEM cap-

screw usage.

3. Reconnect the VORAD Side Sensor Harness to the Side

Sensor.

Final Check

Make sure the mounting capscrews are properly tightened.

Make sure the VORAD Harness is connected and locked.

Side Sensor

1

Install Side Sensor on

Bracket

Side Sensor

VORAD

Harness

2

Install Mounting Bolts and

Tighten

Side Sensor

Wrench

Mounting

Bolt

3

Reconnect Harness to

Side Sensor

9

Service Procedure

Antenna Assembly

Special Instructions

Procedure may vary by OEM.

Required Tools

• Basic Hand Tools

• Torque Wrench

Antenna

10

Service Procedure

Antenna Assembly Removal

Procedure-

1. Disconnect the Antenna Harness from the Antenna

Assembly.

2. Remove the Antenna Assembly fairing, if applicable.

3. Remove the four (4) mounting capscrews.

4. Remove the Antenna Assembly from the vehicle bumper

or the Antenna Assembly mounting plate.

VORAD

Harness

Antenna

1

Disconnect Harness

from Antenna

Antenn

a

Fairing

2

Remove

Antenna Fairing

Mounting

Bolts

Wrench

3

Remove Antenna

Mounting Bolts

Antenna

4

Remove Antenna

11

Service Procedure

Antenna Assembly Installation

Procedure-

1. Install the Antenna Assembly onto the bumper or the

Antenna Assembly mounting plate.

2. Install the four (4) mounting capscrews and tighten prop-

erly.

Note: Specific torque values vary according to OEM cap-

screw usage.

3. Reconnect the Antenna Harness with dielectric grease on

the connection.

4. Perform the Antenna Assembly Alignment Procedure

(see page 34).

5. Torque the Antenna adjusting screws to 24-26 lbs. in.

(2.7 - 2.9 N•m).

6. Install the Antenna fairing.

Final Check

Make sure the mounting capscrews are properly tightened.

Make sure the Antenna Alignment is correct.

Make sure the Antenna Harness is connected and locked.

Make sure the Antenna adjusting screws are properly tight-

ened.

12

Service Procedure

VORAD

Harness

Antenna

3

Reconnect Antenna

Harness

Mounting

Bolts

Wrench

Antenna

2

Install Mounting Bolts

1

Install Antenna

Assembly on Bracket

4

Perform Antenna Align-

ment Procedure on pg 34

Antenn

a

Fairing

Wrench

5

Tighten Antenna

Adusting Screws

6

Reinstall Antenna

Fairing

Antenna Assembly Installation

13

Service Procedure

Driver Display Unit

Special Instructions

Procedure may vary by OEM.

Required Tools

• Basic Hand Tools

Volume

+

Warning Level Range

-

+

Driver Display

Unit

14

Service Procedure

Driver Display Unit Removal

Procedure-

1. Disconnect the VORAD Harness from the back of the

Driver Display Unit.

2. Pry the Driver Display Unit with double-sided tape (or

remove screws) from the dashboard or the mounting

bracket.

3. Clean the surface area where the Driver Display Unit was

installed. Use an alcohol-based cleaner.

V

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m

e

-

+

W

a

r

n

i

n

g

L

e

v

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l

R

a

n

g

e

-+

Driver Display

Unit

VORAD Harness

1

Disconnect Harness from

Driver Display Unit

Volume

-

+

Warning Level

Range

-

+

Driver Display

Unit

Pry Bar

2

Pry (or Unscrew) Driver Display

Unit from Mounting Surface

3

Cleaning Mounting

Surface

15

Service Procedure

Driver Display Unit Installation

Procedure-

1. While holding the Driver Display Unit against the mount-

ing bracket, position the Driver Display Unit to the

desired location. Check viewing angle of the Driver Dis-

play Unit. If viewing angle needs to be changed, bend

mounting bracket as necessary.

2. Clean the surface area where the Driver Display Unit

bracket will be installed. Use an alcohol-based cleaner.

3. Remove the backing from the adhesive tape on the

mounting bracket (provided screws can also be used).

Attach the Driver Display Unit mounting bracket to the

desired spot on the dashboard.

4. Remove the backing from the adhesive tape on the Driver

Driver Display Unit and attach to the mounting bracket

(provided screws can also be used).

5. Reconnect the VORAD Harness to the Driver Display Unit.

Final Check

Make sure the Driver Display Unit is securely mounted.

Make sure the VORAD Harness is connected and locked.

16

Service Procedure

3

Remove Adhesive Tape

Backing from Braket

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m

e

-+

W

a

r

n

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R

a

nge

-

+

Driver Displa

y

Unit

2

Clean Mounting Surface

1

Position Driver Dis-

play Unit on Dash

4

Install Driver Display Unit

to Mounting Bracket

Vo

l

um

e

-

+

W

ar

n

ing

L

eve

l

R

an

ge

-+

Driver Display

Unit

Volume

-

+

Warning Level

Range

-+

Driver Display

Unit

VORAD Harness

5

Reconnect Harness to

Driver Display Unit

Driver Display Unit Installation

17

Service Procedure

Central Processing Unit

Special Instructions

Procedure may vary by OEM.

Required Tools

• Basic Hand Tools

• Torque Wrench

Central Processing Unit

Ground Strap

32-Way Connector

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