The most effective way of reducing camera system failure is regular preventative maintenance. The preventive maintenance should be performed every time the truck is in for its scheduled maintenance. Although it would be difficult to cover every possible scenario, the following are some things to look for:
1) Physical damage to the camera. Examples; Cracked camera glass, bent front covers, damaged casing or brackets.
2) Moisture behind the camera glass. Note: If this is found simply removing the cover and wiping off the glass will not solve the problem. Repairing the source of where the moisture is coming into the camera is the only way to prevent it from happening again. This camera should be returned to Intec.
3) Damage to the cable and the connector seal. This includes the main cable as well as the camera and monitor pigtails. Examples: Cuts or abrasions in the cable, cuts in the connector seal or a connector seal that has come loose. NOTE: Connector sealing is not required in the XL Camera Series.
4) Physical damage to the monitor and its power conductors. Examples: Cracked monitor casing, missing parts, exposed power wires.
5) Equipment that has come loose. Examples: Cables that are not secure, cameras, monitors, and their brackets which may have come loose.
6) Educating the drivers on reporting minor problems before they become major problems. Example: Unreported moisture intrusion can result in the camera being damaged beyond repair.
By taking a few minutes to inspect the camera system on a regular basis you will ensure long term reliability with minimum cost and down time.
Periodic checks of the cables, camera, monitor and wiring will help spot potential trouble areas before they result in a system failure. An excellent time to check is when the vehicle in for routine maintenance.