PDC (park distance control) - Team-BHP

muni_dsq · 2nd November 2004, 16:36

Would like to know about the PDC fittings available in india.

ajmat · 2nd November 2004, 16:51

plenty of them around - fitted a four sensor version for around Rs 3800

drifter · 2nd November 2004, 16:51

hey there,

check autocar india,

they have advertisements on this parking device in almost every issue.

Drifter

navin · 2nd November 2004, 17:55

got them on my skoda. they are ok but too damn sensitive.

adityapd · 2nd November 2004, 18:32

any inputs on hoiw exactly do they work ?

~A

Digital Vampire · 2nd November 2004, 19:12

It works with the help of Ultrasonic Sensors:

Basically one transducer sends a short burst of ultrasonic energy and the time required for the sound to travel and hit the obstruction and reflect back to be received by another (or same) transducer is measured. The shorter the time duration, the closer is the obstruction.

Since the velocity of ultrasonic sound thru air is known, the distance between the sensor and the obstruction can be calculated to a fairly high accuracy.

In cheaper variants of the parking sensor, the electronic circuitry only detects if the sound is reflected back in a shorter duration. It doesnt really measure the distance. Once it crosses a threshold, it gives the warning in form of a beeper or a flashing.

Hope the explanation helps

Suryam · 18th January 2005, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajmat

plenty of them around - fitted a four sensor version for around Rs 3800

Coulkd you please tell me where you have fiutted this parking sensor in Bagalore ?

ajmat · 18th January 2005, 19:42

Car Shrungar - opp lifestyle

navin · 3rd March 2005, 13:19

looking for someone who can do a clean install in mumbai. integrate them into the rear bumper etc...

navin · 3rd March 2005, 13:27

something like these....
http://www.sportsimportsltd.com/paasvebase.html
http://www.sempal.co.uk/acatalog/spa...e_sensors.html
http://www.parkingsensors.co.uk/veba...sor_recess.asp
http://www.designawards.com.au/ADA/0...GN/074/074.HTM

Rtech · 3rd March 2005, 13:30

hey navin, how useful are is it? Or do you end up switching it off most of the time?

BTW, does the RS have power retractable wing mirrors? If so I would like to retro fit those to my TDi as the mirrors have take quite a beating.

navin · 3rd March 2005, 13:49

me too. i tried my hardest to get skoda to cooperate with adding th power retractable mirrors as well as upgrading the steering wheel to a 4 spoke one with audio controls but no such luck. both skoda and toyota as very rigid on the options they offer.

the PDC is realy nice. so much so that my wife wants it on her car (sail) too. it is esp nice as it can detect even a 3' tall kid running around near your car. so it saves the car as well as kids.

the mirrors too would be a nice addition and if you know anyone who can do a GOOD job of instralling such options let me know.

navin · 3rd March 2005, 13:51

at first they seemesd sensitive then you realise that untill the beeps got real fast you dont have to worry when the one is continous you are about 8-12" away from an object.

Mad Monkey · 3rd March 2005, 15:23

working on fitting power retractable mirrors on my Vrs .... aquiring the new wiring harness is a pain

Rtech · 3rd March 2005, 16:59

You using the stock mirrors? Do share the process and the source of your harness with us.

2nd November 2004, 16:36	#1 (permalink)
muni_dsq Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: bangalore Posts: 1	PDC (park distance control) Would like to know about the PDC fittings available in india. __________________ munirathnam Bangalore

2nd November 2004, 16:51	#2 (permalink)
ajmat Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,294 View My Garage	plenty of them around - fitted a four sensor version for around Rs 3800 __________________ I love the whoosh, but i miss the bellowing

2nd November 2004, 16:51	#3 (permalink)
drifter Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,297 View My Garage	hey there, check autocar india, they have advertisements on this parking device in almost every issue. Drifter __________________ Slow Everything Down And Feel Like God - Tata Safari

2nd November 2004, 17:55	#4 (permalink)
navin Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 11,986	got them on my skoda. they are ok but too damn sensitive. __________________ Scixelsyd Etinu

2nd November 2004, 18:32	#5 (permalink)
adityapd BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, Philadelphia Posts: 274 View My Garage	any inputs on hoiw exactly do they work ? ~A __________________ any rpm, any gear, just push the pedal to the metal and the baleno will deliver T-O-R-Q-U-E to you !!!

2nd November 2004, 19:12	#6 (permalink)
Digital Vampire BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ottawa-Canada Posts: 48 View My Garage	It works with the help of Ultrasonic Sensors: Basically one transducer sends a short burst of ultrasonic energy and the time required for the sound to travel and hit the obstruction and reflect back to be received by another (or same) transducer is measured. The shorter the time duration, the closer is the obstruction. Since the velocity of ultrasonic sound thru air is known, the distance between the sensor and the obstruction can be calculated to a fairly high accuracy. In cheaper variants of the parking sensor, the electronic circuitry only detects if the sound is reflected back in a shorter duration. It doesnt really measure the distance. Once it crosses a threshold, it gives the warning in form of a beeper or a flashing. Hope the explanation helps __________________ dentalteam.org

18th January 2005, 19:42	#8 (permalink)
ajmat Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,294 View My Garage	Car Shrungar - opp lifestyle

3rd March 2005, 13:19	#9 (permalink)
navin Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 11,986	looking for someone who can do a clean install in mumbai. integrate them into the rear bumper etc...

3rd March 2005, 13:27	#10 (permalink)
navin Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 11,986	something like these.... http://www.sportsimportsltd.com/paasvebase.html http://www.sempal.co.uk/acatalog/spa...e_sensors.html http://www.parkingsensors.co.uk/veba...sor_recess.asp http://www.designawards.com.au/ADA/0...GN/074/074.HTM

3rd March 2005, 13:30	#11 (permalink)
Rtech Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,982 View My Garage	hey navin, how useful are is it? Or do you end up switching it off most of the time? BTW, does the RS have power retractable wing mirrors? If so I would like to retro fit those to my TDi as the mirrors have take quite a beating. __________________ He who makes the loudest noise usually has the least to say. Unfortunately they don't realise that and keep at it! ____

3rd March 2005, 13:49	#12 (permalink)
navin Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 11,986	me too. i tried my hardest to get skoda to cooperate with adding th power retractable mirrors as well as upgrading the steering wheel to a 4 spoke one with audio controls but no such luck. both skoda and toyota as very rigid on the options they offer. the PDC is realy nice. so much so that my wife wants it on her car (sail) too. it is esp nice as it can detect even a 3' tall kid running around near your car. so it saves the car as well as kids. the mirrors too would be a nice addition and if you know anyone who can do a GOOD job of instralling such options let me know.

3rd March 2005, 13:51	#13 (permalink)
navin Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 11,986	at first they seemesd sensitive then you realise that untill the beeps got real fast you dont have to worry when the one is continous you are about 8-12" away from an object.

3rd March 2005, 15:23	#14 (permalink)
Mad Monkey BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 207	working on fitting power retractable mirrors on my Vrs .... aquiring the new wiring harness is a pain

3rd March 2005, 16:59	#15 (permalink)
Rtech Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,982 View My Garage	You using the stock mirrors? Do share the process and the source of your harness with us. __________________ He who makes the loudest noise usually has the least to say. Unfortunately they don't realise that and keep at it! ____

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