Parktronic is a system with a display and sensors that helps to avoid damage to the car body during parking. But some modern drivers prefer to use rear view cameras for this purpose. Both options have their own disadvantages and advantages.
Modern drivers are often faced with the problem of choosing between a parking radar and a rear view camera.
The principle of operation of parking sensors is that sensors determine the distance from the car to some objects that can impede movement. Information in symbolic form is transmitted to the display in the passenger compartment. Usually the parking radar kit includes: monitor, sensors, control unit, beeper and self-tapping screws. It should be borne in mind that the sensors themselves will have to be cut into the bumper, and this may not please some car owners.
But the parking sensors work in all weather conditions and are characterized by low energy consumption. In order to "see" an obstacle, such devices do not need lighting at all. Even in total darkness, you can rest assured and fully rely on the parking radar to work. On the modern market, there are many models of parking sensors with a different number of sensors (4, 6, 8) and displays of different sizes.
Also, the displays of some devices show the distance to visible obstacles. When a critical value is reached, an audible signal is usually emitted.
There are wireless and wired pactronics. The former have clear advantages in terms of installation. It is enough to simply supply power to the monitor, and it receives the signal from the sensors via the radio channel. True, such models are an order of magnitude higher than wired ones.
Some drivers prefer rear-view cameras to parking sensors. In fact, it serves the same function. Only unlike a parking radar, the camera gives a clear image of obstacles on the road. Accordingly, it will be much easier for the driver to navigate when reversing.
In addition, the camera can be connected to any car monitor or TV. If your navigator has a video output, you can connect the camera to it. So additional funds for the purchase of a monitor may not be required. There is one more nuance that speaks in favor of a rear view camera. Parktronic cannot determine the presence of an obstacle if its thickness is less than 3 cm, and objects that have an inclined surface. For example, such an object is a snowdrift. The camera gives a complete overview.
Communication between the monitor and the rear view camera can be done wirelessly.
As for the installation of the rear-view camera, it is simply screwed under the visor of the rear license plate of the car. Of course, there are options that also bump into the bumper, just like the parking radar sensors. But they are not very popular. With this installation, it may be necessary to remove the bumper.
Manufacturers of modern parking systems have made the choice of drivers somewhat easier. Currently, there are parking sensors on the market that are equipped with rear-view cameras. When purchasing such a system, you will receive a sound notification of an approaching obstacle and its visual display on the monitor. However, the cost of such models is quite high compared to conventional parking sensors.
