Camera systems to reduce vehicle accidents

A range of products have been designed to help drivers with every day manoeuvring and to protect cyclists, pedestrians and other vehicles, according to vehicle safety specialists Sentinel Systems.

The company say its range of customisable camera systems offer visual protection for HGVs, adding that there are a variety of cameras available and up to eight channels viewable on an in-cab monitor.

Sentinel Systems offers a range of reversing, side and forward facing cameras, all of which can be combined to provide an all-round view of the vehicle and its surroundings, says the firm. And when combined with Sentinel’s mobile DVR device with GPS, the camera systems allow ultimate protection for drivers and operators, as they provide video footage for reference in a defence or claims situation, or for live viewing and surveillance, they say.

The company highlight:

• reversing cameras – mounted at the rear of the vehicle to provide an enhanced view when reversing. Displayed on Sentinel’s 7” in-cab monitor, there is a range of cameras available depending on the requirements and driving conditions of the fleet. The standard reversing camera has a detection range of 13m, with 18 infra-red LEDs providing a clear image even in dull or night driving conditions
• the Sharkfin camera for vans – automatically powers up but only when the vehicle is in reverse gear, preventing the system’s battery from draining. The Sharkfin remains effective in low-light conditions, with nine infra-red LEDs and a 10m detection range ensuring optimum image quality
• a side-scanning camera system – to detect when a cyclist, pedestrian or other vehicle is within their blind spot, making the driver visually aware of the hazard
• the Mini-Pro camera – can be used both internally and externally as a reversing, side-view or forward facing camera.

Sentinel add that each of the camera systems are connected to a 7” in-cab monitor and can also be connected to a Mobile Digital Video Recorder for complete protection, ensuring than all events are documented should an accident occur.

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