Calibrating Reversing Camera

MP 1 to 4  - Measuring points

X1  - Distance from calibration plate to right reflector

X2  - Distance from calibration plate to left reflector

Z  - Height of camera from floor

K  - Calibration plate height

Fig 1: Setup Overview

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1. The following tools are required:
   1. 1.1. Calibration unit VAS 6350 WE 1368 
   2. 1.2. Spacing laser VAS 6350/2 WE 1369 
      NOTE: Voltage drop

      • Risk of irreparable damage to control unit
      • Risk of damage to control unit
      • Fault entries in the control unit
      • Coding in the control unit is aborted
      • Malfunctions in control unit, even during programming

      → Prior to disconnecting the control unit, switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

      → Ensure that the power supply is not interrupted during programming.

      → Connect a battery charger with a current rating of at least → Nominal value: 40 A  to the vehicle battery.

      Information 

      The PIWIS Tester II 9818  instructions take precedence since the description may be different with later Tester releases.

      The procedure described here has been structured in general terms. Different text or additional information may appear in PIWIS Tester II 9818  .

2. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the System Tester. Switch on ignition and press [F12] to continue.
3. Select the vehicle type and start the PIDT.
4. Select the Reversing camera  control unit in the overview  .
5. Select Calibrate reversing camera  .
6. Observe the warnings on the Tester.
7. Height of camera from floor - measure value -Z-  . Note specification on the Tester.
   Fig 2: Identifying Camera Height Dimension - Value Z

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8. Align the line laser.
   1. 8.1. The surface of the plate must be clean and there must be no objects on it.
   2. 8.2. Position the distance measuring unit at the stop bracket of the calibration plate on the left and right and measure the distance -X1-  and -X2-  to the reflectors.
      1. 8.2.1. The distance should be approx. 1, 400 mm.
      2. 8.2.2. The difference between the right and left side must be < 1 mm.
      Fig 3: Aligning Line Laser

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   3. 8.3. Enter the distance -X1-  and -X2-  .
      1. 8.3.1. If the distance -X1-  and -X2-  is more than 1 mm, the values will be rejected.
9. Enter the height -K-  (calibration plate height).
10. Start the calibration process  . The vehicle must not be moved.
11. The Tester confirms that calibration is complete  .
12. Check the function and image quality of the reversing camera.
13. Read out fault memory.