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Guides for Specifying Fitting and Troubleshooting Vehicle Camera Systems
Ten articles covering how to choose a camera by mounting position, what IP ratings really mean, which connector to standardise on, how to install a camera and monitor, why a screen shows no image, and which certificates a destination market requires. Every article links to the products it applies to.
Buying GuideHow to Choose a Vehicle Backup CameraMounting position decides the housing, the vehicle decides the connector, and the number of views decides the screen. Work through it in that order.
Material GuideIP68 and What Waterproof Ratings Actually MeanThe two digits in an IP code describe different things. Knowing which digit matters for your mounting position is the difference between a camera that lasts and one that does not.
Design GuideRCA and 4 Pin Aviation Connectors ExplainedTwo connector standards dominate vehicle camera systems. Choosing the wrong one for the vehicle is the most common cause of an installation that has to be redone.
Installation GuideHow to Install a Reversing Camera and MonitorA reversing camera installation is six decisions and one cable run. Getting the decisions right first means the cable run only has to be done once.
TroubleshootingWhy a Reversing Monitor Shows No ImageWork from the screen back to the camera, not the other way round. Most no image faults are found in the first two checks.
Industry ArticleCE FCC RoHS and E-mark for Automotive ElectronicsFour marks, four different purposes. Knowing which one your destination market actually requires stops a shipment being held at the border.
Product GuideHow Automatic Window Closers and Mirror Folding Modules WorkTwo small modules that solve two daily annoyances. Both watch the vehicle's own arming and locking signals rather than adding a separate remote.
Material GuideMaterials and Housings for Vehicle CamerasHousing shape, housing material and lens cover decide how long a camera survives its mounting position. Here is how to read them.
Process GuideHow a Vehicle Camera Is ManufacturedFrom specification to carton, the steps a vehicle camera passes through and the points where a buyer can actually influence the outcome.
Comparison ArticleFront Only or Front and Rear Dash CamerasA one channel recorder is cheaper and simpler. A two channel kit covers the claim type that happens most often. Here is how to decide which to stock.FAQ
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They are written around the products we manufacture, but the principles apply to any vehicle camera system. Each article links to the products it is most relevant to.
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