Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about VBG Driver Assist.
HOW DOES VBG DRIVER ASSIST WORK?
Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about VBG Driver Assist
CAN I CHOOSE BETWEEN JACKKNIFE WARNING AND THE GUIDING FUNCTION WHEN THESE BECOME AVAILABLE?
Yes, you can choose either VBG Jackknife Warning or VBG Drive Assist, the latter of which includes both Jackknife Warning and Guiding.
IF I ONLY PURCHASED JACKKNIFE WARNING, CAN I ADD VBG DRIVER ASSIST LATER?
No, you will need to choose the system you want from the start. If you want VBG DRIVER ASSIST, then you should buy that system and replace the DSMs (radar sensors).
HOW MUCH SNOW CAN THERE BE ON THE RADAR BEFORE IT STOPS SENSING THE DRAWBAR?
In general, the radar functions in snow. Field tests have been performed in Norrland with good success.
HOW DOES THE JACKKNIFE WARNING WORK?
The system starts beeping in the cab at a 40 degree angle with a certain frequency, as you approach an angle closer to your alarm level (i.e. the maximum acceptable angle), the system beeps faster, with higher frequency. When you reach the alarm angle, the beep is constant. It can be compared to the reverse warning system in a passenger car.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
HOW MANY DSMS ARE INCLUDED IN THE SYSTEM?
Two – there must always be one on either side of the coupling at an equal distance from the centre of the coupling.
IS IT BETTER IF I MOUNT MORE THAN 6 REFLECTORS TO THE DRAWBAR?
No, you should always have 6 (3 on either side of the drawbar). It is important that they are placed 30cm, 70cm, and 100cm from the drawbar eye.
WHERE IS THE VBG DRIVER ASSIST SPEAKER LOCATED?
The speaker is connected to the BCM (Base Cab Module), which is the electronics unit located under the dashboard. The speaker is included in the kit when purchasing a VBG Driver Assist system.
CAN I USE ANY GLUE TO MOUNT THE REFLECTORS TO THE DRAWBAR?
We recommend using the supplied glue Sikaflex 291i since it is tested by VBG.
CAN I BUY THE DSM AS A SPARE PART?
Yes, if your system is damaged or malfunctions, you can buy a DSM pack. Keep in mind that both DSMs must be replaced.
CAN I BUY REFLECTORS AS SPARE PARTS?
Yes, they are sold as spare parts in packs of 6 or 18. They can be fitted to several drawbars/trailers, which makes it possible to switch trailers.
VBG DRIVER ASSIST INSTALLATION
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SET UP VBG DRIVER ASSIST?
A few minutes. First, read the instructions carefully, then carry out the procedure without stopping. If you start the set-up and hesitate too long, the set-up cycle is interrupted and you will have to start again.
WHEN DO SENSORS START SENSING THE DRAWBAR WHEN REVERSING/GUIDING?
At a distance of 2 metres.
HOW DO I SET VBG DRIVER ASSIST AND THE JACKKNIFE WARNING?
You need to manually set the alarm angle between the drawbar and coupling (between 50-110 degrees). When you purchase the system, you will receive an installation manual with clear instructions. Read it carefully before starting. The system starts beeping at a 40 degree angle with a certain frequency, as you approach an angle closer to your alarm level (i.e. the maximum acceptable angle), the system beeps faster, with higher frequency. When you reach the alarm angle, the beep is constant. It can be compared to the reverse warning system in a passenger car.
I HAVE A SUPPORT LEG MOUNTED 70CM FROM THE DRAWBAR EYE. CAN I MOVE THE REFLECTOR 10 CM?
No, for the system to work, the must reflectors must always be 30, 70, and 100 cm from the drawbar eye.
CAN I USE MULTIPLE TRAILERS WITH THE SAME TRUCK WITHOUT CHANGING THE SET-UP?
Yes, just keep in mind that the setting is based on the truck-trailer combination requiring the smallest alarm angle.