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VDO ViewGate gatewayinstrumentation for commercial and special-purpose vehicles
Comprehensive display options Ergonomic Operating options Flexible presentation according to preference

Multifunctional display

An information center for drivers: VDO ViewGate
Showing the full range of vehicle functions that modern commercial vehicle drivers must keep an eye on presents a challenge, because many drivers doesnt see a cockpit cluttered with individual instruments as the ideal solution. Modern electronic systems, such as navigation and telematics, for example, or Bluetooth connections, support the driver, but they must be operated as well posing new tasks for bus or truck drivers. In this respect, special-purpose vehicles are also demanding when it comes to instrumentation. Often, they confront the driver with two tasks simultaneously: In addition to the fundamental driving job of taking the vehicle to the site, the driver must also operate the machines hydraulically-controlled equipment either while driving, upon arrival, or alternate between driving and working the hydraulics. Depending on the type of vehicle and its design, that means the driver has either a combined workplace or two workplaces within the cab. As a flexible, modular, scalable system with a gateway as the central hardware component, VDO ViewGate is a freely programmable, centralized source of information for the driver and offers several decisive advantages: Great deal of freedom to configure individual display functions visually provides flexible support even for vehicles with a high degree of specialization. In addition, the range of possible display functions goes far beyond conventional multifunction displays. The display screen can be dynamically conigured f with just the right indicators to meet the demands of specific sites (i.e. according to context). The principle of multiple, variable configuration facilitates using the VDO ViewGate even in cabs that are generally crowded or where there is no room to install larger technical systems.
Using active alarms Combined with a logically designed alarm hierarchy, the VDO ViewGate can alert the driver to situationrelevant operating conditions: The warning display is triggered when programmed thresholds are exceeded or an alarm is activated. This aids the driver, enhancing driver performance and efficiency and increasing oper ational safety as well.
Clear visuals meet increased performance presentation As a result, the situation can raise visual complexity at the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) in the cab. We have developed a new solution in order to integrate vari us data sources and present them on a Thin-Filmo Transistor (TFT) color display because todays commercial vehicles, heavy equipment, and tractors have such a wide range of functions. This gateway family called VDO ViewGate supports many current development goals for commercial and special-purpose ve hicles.
HMI technical basics Seen from a technical point of view, the VDO ViewGate is a graphics-capable computer controlling and feeding data through an 800 x 480 pixel resolution TFT dis play and a 152.4 x 91.4 mm (7 inch) touchscreen. For instrumentation of commercial vehicles a refined mechanical design featuring aluminum housing is a must. The display is optimally suited to this kind of use due to its mechanical stability and broad operating temperature range (20C to 70C) together with a high-contrast feature and a wide viewing angle. VDO ViewGate is available in two versions because the HMI requirements differ depending on vehicle type: the Highline for commercial vehicles and the Multiline for construction equipment and agricultural machines. A display backlight with white LEDs ensures good read ability even in rapidly changing ambient light. Installation options are flush with the instrument panel or with a bezel (polycarbonate or ABS) in various colors and shapes. Software solutions provide great freedom of presen tation and the high level of information quality of the display and offer advantages that are already being used increasingly in other areas of application, such as passenger cars. The VDO ViewGate can process input signals from the vehicle using manufacturer specific protocols or conventional CAN 2.0b protocols as well. This gives drivers an opportunity to use VDO ViewGate to display more than just the essential, conventional data alone. Navigation information can also be presented on the display as well. And above and beyond that, mo ile b devices, such as MP3 players can be connected to the VDO ViewGate to render whatever is on the playlist. Several USB ports (host and client) plus an SD card slot are available for this purpose. And the video CVBS interface makes the attachment of a reversing camera easy. Digital and analogue inputs are, of course, pre sent as well.

Highly ergonomic Thanks to vast flexibility in presentation forms, the VDO ViewGate enables drivers to choose visual displays that are particularly well-suited to the corresponding reference data. This makes the VDO ViewGate a suitable monitoring instrument for numerous systems, which in addition to engine functions, can also include communication and telematic data. The graphics capability of the VDO ViewGate also offers wide-ranging possibilities for integrating the display in a way that is harmonious and consistent with the appearance of the cab interior. On the other hand, when it comes to what makes ergonomic sense, it is also possible to use manufacturer-specified color schemes (colori etry) and designs for the display. m The VDO ViewGate also offers maximum flexibility when it comes to operation: In addition to the keys, operating the ViewGate is also possible via a sensitive touchscreen. As a modern operational option, the VDO ViewGate can also be connected to a rotational actuator. As a result, the HMI can be opti ally tailored m to suit the manufacturer's philosophies of vehicle operation and indication.
Brilliance behind a screen: VDOs ViewGate instrumentation exploits the strengths of TFT-technology. VDO ViewGates graphics capability features the conventional look of analogue dials as well as graphic display formats. Examples of changing display options on the same display screen as situations demand.
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The information provided in this brochure contains only general descriptions or performance characteristics, which do not always apply as described in case of actual use or which may change as a result of further development of the products. This information is merely a technical description of the product. This information is not meant or intended to be a special guarantee for a particular quality or particular durability. An obligation to provide the respective characteristics shall only exist if expressly agreed in the terms of contract. We reserve the right to make changes in availability as well as technical changes without prior notice. A2C59512752 I Continental Trading GmbH I English 2008 Printed in Germany