Camera Monitor Systems

Reverse in Safety

The rear blind spot is a huge problem on commercial vehicles, regardless of application type, but the University of Huddersfield Report found that artics, rigids and vans suffer the greatest proportion, accounting for a total of 27%. The report also found that a massive 90% of reversing accidents occur OFF the road (loading bays, lorry parks, private roads, quarry sites, warehouses etc).

Association of British Insurers
“Reversing of commercial vehicles is a major problem accounting for one claim in every six”

Benefits of reversing camera

• Prevents reversing collisions with people, property or vehicles
• Reduces vehicle damage to the rear
• Reduced insurance premiums
• Assists safe and easier manoeuvring

700 Series

Rear view cameras available in all ranges.

Brigade’s reversing camera systems provide a clear view behind the vehicle to enable safe and easy manoeuvring.

Eliminating the nearside blind spot

300 Series

Side view cameras available in elite range.

According to the Department for Transport, more than half of all cyclist deaths in London are caused by collisions with goods vehicles due to the nearside blind spot. Most of these fatalities happen at low speeds, typically at road junctions and when moving off from a stationary position.

A side view, flush mount camera, triggered by selecting the left turn indicator solves this problem by giving a clear view of the nearside blind spot, where cyclists are often obscured from the driver's view

Sideswipe collisions on motorways are another common result of poor visibility. This problem is especially acute for continental drivers in the UK, where the driver position is on the left hand side, and vice versa, where UK drivers are abroad.

EU legislation (2007/38/EC) requires class IV and class V areas to be visible to the driver to reduce collisions with pedestrians, cyclists and other road users, ultimately saving lives. The side view cameras have

Brigade’s side view, flush mount cameras can be triggered by selecting the left turn indicator. This gives a clear view of the nearside blind spot, where cyclists are often obscured from the drivers view.

Due to the sheer size of some machinery and elevated operator positions, a blind spot often exists to the front.

The ISO 5006 standard states that ‘a driver must be able to detect the presence of a standing person, of short stature [approx. 1.5m], 1m out from the perimeter of the machine.’

900 Series

Front view cameras available  in Extreme Elite and Select ranges.

Vehicles with tall cabs or high windscreens can lose sight of pedestrians in their front blind spot. This is a particular problem for vehicles that may be driving near schools and residential areas where pedestrians may be crossing, such as refuse vehicles, buses and coaches. The class 6 area is covered by the directive 2003/97/EC.

Ensuring passenger safety

Internal cameras are increasingly used as a deterrent against vandalism and violence. Attacks on passengers, accounts for a quarter of all crime on London's buses. By using an in-cab monitor, driver’s can observe activities in the aisles and raise the alarm if necessary.
 

MD-50

Internal view cameras available in Elite range.

Camera monitor systems (CMS) can help reduce personal injury claims by deterring fraud. Evidence makes it easier for operators to refute any dubious claims that arise and prove whether a claimant was or was not on the bus concerned.

Internal cameras can be used to monitor driver behaviour by capturing footage of those who flout company regulations or are suspected of theft

Specialist Solutions – Security and Safety

Cash in transit vehicles have a huge blind spot to the rear due to the absence of back windows. This makes reversing difficult and creates a security issue.
 
Brigade’s tilt camera is equipped with a motorised lens and can be fitted to view all blind spots at the rear. The camera, usually fitted above the rear doors and hatch, can be set to view behind the vehicle to monitor anyone who may be tail-gaiting, and then tilt downwards to observe if there are any persons standing by the rear doors. It can also be triggered by reverse gear to assist safe manoeuvring.

800 Series

Tilt and shutter cameras available in Elite range. 

Specialist View – Harvesting

It is essential for operators of agricultural machines to check produce is picked efficiently, whilst also ensuring safety.
 
Brigade’s multi camera solution for harvesting applications solves this problem. Camera 1 can be fitted to view the working level to check produce has been collected, camera 2 can be positioned to look into the trailer to help the operator control the filling process, camera 3 can be fitted to provide a panoramic rear view for safe reversing.