How does the Reverse Control system make backing a large vehicle safer?
Reverse Control gives the spotter a positive, instantaneous, and continuous way to signal the driver. It allows the spotter to monitor the backing process from a safe distance back and away from the vehicle. It protects the spotter with a deadman style safety switch that automatically signals the driver, if for any reason, the spotter loses control of the Transmitter button during the backing process.
How does Reverse Control differ
from a common Rear Camera system?
Rear Camera systems are only designed to provide an initial glance rearward. The view tends to be limited at best. Camera lenses tend to quickly become soiled and require regular cleaning. These systems do not recommend that a driver look into the dashboard monitor while backing. In fact many have legal disclaimers that caution against backing while looking into the monitor due to the lack of depth perception and peripheral vision. Because of this, a driver still must use his or her side mounted mirrors during the backing process.
The key point is that a person acting as a spotter with a broad view from a rear vantage point effectively eliminates a driver’s blind spot. From this safe vantage point, a spotter can best judge when it is safe to proceed with backing and/or when to stop. A spotter equipped with the Reverse Control system is able to perceive changing conditions and, if necessary, transmit an instant signal to stop. This ability is critical to preventing an accident and potential injuries.
Why not just use common hand signals from spotter to driver?
Hand signals are only effective when they are seen and understood by the driver. When a driver is backing, he or she must look back and forth in both side mirrors during the process, causing the driver to lose sight of the spotter. Since the spotter can only be visible in one of the mirrors at a time, a hand signal can easily be missed or delayed. Glare, shadows, bad weather, and dusty conditions are all situations that also tend to impair a drivers ability to perceive a spotters hand signal. To be effective, a spotter desperately needs a way to signal the driver instantly and positively whether or not it is safe to back up. Reverse Control gives the spotter exactly that.
Yes. Each Transmitter is programmed with a unique radio code. The Receiver will only recognize and respond to its respective Transmitter. This allows any number of vehicles to operate the Reverse Control system simultaneously. If you lose or damage the Transmitter, a replacement Transmitter can be programmed into the Receiver in minutes.
What if the spotter drops
and/or loses control of the Transmitter Button?
The Reverse Control system is designed above all to protect the spotter. The Transmitter button must be continually held down by the spotter to maintain an all clear signal to the driver that it is safe to back up. A specially designed deadman safety switch gives an automatic signal to stop if the spotter loses control of the button on the Handheld Transmitter. The same is true if the Transmitter itself fails to function or encounters some form of interference. This is a unique safety feature that cannot be found on any other backing device on the market. It truly sets Reverse Control miles ahead of other backing systems in terms of safety.
Is the Reverse Control system durable
and reliable?
Yes. High IP ratings and industrial quality components are incorporated into the system. The one of a kind Transmitter enclosure is made of an extremely durable grade of high impact plastic.
Is the Reverse Control
system difficult to install?
No. Installation requires only a 12V power and a clean ground connection from the vehicle. All other components connect directly to the receiver and mount in the cab wherever it is convenient. A small Antenna is provided and should be mounted on the top of the cab for optimum effectiveness of the system. Most installs take from two to four hours. The option of inserting the audible tones into a vehicle’s intercom system is more technical and should be done by a radio technician. The Reverse Control system is a closed system, meaning it does not affect or interfere with any other control systems on the vehicle.