TM 9-2320-302-34
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THEORY OF OPERATION - CONTINUED
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COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM (CWS)
1.
The Collision Warning System (CWS) consists of an antenna assembly, central processing unit, driver display unit, side
sensor, side sensor display, and wiring harness.
2.
The CWS is a forward and side looking radar system that transmits and receives signals reflected off of objects to the
front and side of the tractor.
3.
The forward looking antenna assembly determines distance, azimuth, and approximate speed of vehicle forward of the
tractor.
4.
The side sensor detects vehicles or objects from two to ten feet, moving or stationary, alongside the tractor.
SIDE
SENSOR
DRIVER
DISPLAY UNIT
CENTRAL
PROCESSING UNIT
WIRING HARNESS
ANTENNA
ASSEMBLY
SIDE SENSOR
DISPLAY