At a glance
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Improved field of vision
Eliminating the exterior mirrors increases the direct field of vision. In addition, the blind spot on the driver’s and co-driver’s side is reduced.
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Adapted views depending on the driving situation
By means of extended display views, the driver is provided with an excellent overview of the traffic situation and other road users during critical driving manoeuvres.
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Display system in HD quality
The two high-resolution screens in the cab automatically adjust to the ambient brightness so that the camera image is always clearly visible.
Digital mirror replacement system for a perfect field of vision
With the innovative digital mirror replacement system MAN OptiView[Van-LimitsSystem] and MAN OptiView with front mirror[Van-LimitsSystem], conventional mirror arms are no longer required.
MAN OptiView[Van-LimitsSystem] does much more than conventional mirror systems: The use of exterior cameras increases the driver’s field of vision when looking out of the side windows. The displays show legally required fields of vision. In addition, adapted zoom or wide-angle views can be provided for certain driving situations, such as turning or shunting, so that the driver is ideally supported. The digital mirror replacement system is an optional extra subject to a charge. The cost-effective basic variant gives fleet customers an economical entry point into digital vision technology while optimising TCO.
How the MAN OptiView digital mirror replacement system[Van-LimitsSystem] works
Exterior cameras
Two cameras – a wide-angle camera and a close-range camera – on each side of the vehicle above the door frame replace the exterior rear-view, wide-angle and kerb mirrors. With the complete MAN OptiView system, the front mirror is also replaced by a camera, with the image shown on the 12.3" media display at speeds of up to approx. 10 km/h. In the MAN OptiView variant with front mirror, a classic, manually adjustable front mirror provides the forward view instead. The cameras can be folded in manually, are splash-proof and heated automatically. By filtering out glare, consistently clear images are transmitted to the vehicle displays even in low sun or when there is glare from traffic approaching from behind.
The 12.8-inch display on the driver’s side
The HD display has a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels and a diagonal of 12.8 inches. Brightness and contrast adjust automatically to the ambient brightness. The brightness of the display can also be adjusted via the door module. In addition, auxiliary lines can be shown to better estimate distances and vehicle length.
15.6-inch display on the co-driver’s side.
On the co-driver’s side, the display is slightly larger than on the driver’s side to compensate for the additional distance to the driver. The screen is also HD, with brightness and contrast adjusting automatically to the ambient light. The display brightness can also be adjusted manually via the door control module. In addition, auxiliary lines can be shown to better estimate distances and vehicle length.
Door control module
A door control module is located on both driver’s and co-driver’s side to control manual display settings or change display views. In addition, the monitoring mode can either be activated via the door control module or via the remote control in the area of the bottom bunk, so that the vehicle environment can be observed even when the vehicle is parked and the curtains are closed.
Different camera views depending on the driving situation
MAN OptiView[Van-LimitsSystem] can create three different camera views, ensuring the driver always has the optimum view. Switching between the display views on the displays inside the vehicle is controlled automatically depending on driving direction, driving speed and steering angle, but can also be done manually using the door control module on the driver’s and co-driver’s side.
Standard view
The fields of view shown in the standard view are comparable to the field of view of conventional mirrors. A vertical and a horizontal dividing line divide the display into four asymmetrical quadrants. These quadrants show the fields of vision of the exterior rear-view, wide-angle and kerb mirrors. The camera images are digitally merged into a continuous image so that the areas alongside and behind the vehicle can be captured quickly and reliably.
Zoom view
In the zoom view, objects located further away – such as approaching vehicles in the adjacent lane – can be detected earlier. For this purpose, a clearly enlarged image section is displayed in the quadrant for the exterior rear-view mirror. The zoom view starts automatically at speeds above 60 km/h (37 mph) and can also be activated manually, for example when manoeuvring in reverse.
Wide-angle view
In this view, only the wide-angle area is displayed on the screens, so that the direct vehicle environment is covered without blind spots. The driver can choose between two modes: The city mode automatically activates the wide-angle view at a speed up to 45 km/h (28 mph); the cornering mode view is triggered at a speed of up to 50 km/h (31 mph) when the turn indicator is activated or a certain angle between vehicle and semitrailer is reached.
Comparing the MAN OptiView variants
What is the difference between MAN OptiView and MAN OptiView with front mirror? The new variant combines the digital side cameras with a conventional analogue front mirror and thus offers a cost-effective entry point into digital vision technology.
New: MAN OptiView with front mirror – The cost-effective entry point
With the MAN OptiView variant with front mirror, you can optimise the TCO (total cost of ownership) of your fleet without compromising on safety. The system offers an intelligent combination of digital mirror replacement and conventional mirror technology:
- Digital side mirror:
Benefits from excellent aerodynamics and the proven blind-spot view when turning. - Analogue front mirror:
A conventional, robust front mirror provides the forward view. Since no additional display is required on the A-pillar for the front area, this provides a clear cost advantage at the time of purchase.
