Camera Monitor Systems for the Automotive Industry

Safer with Better Visibility

In any vehicle – be it a truck, tractor, or bulldozer – large dimensions and energy-efficient design can increase a driver's blind spot. Camera monitor systems and other systems for indirect vision solve this problem by enlarging the field of vision - a solution soon available for cars. We test your camera monitor system for performance and usability and evaluate it for compliance with EU Directive 2003/97/EG on rear-view mirrors. Certificates from TÜV Rheinland also help you meet application requirements for EC type approval from authorities, such as the German Federal Office for Motor Vehicles.

Benefits at a Glance

By having TÜV Rheinland test your camera monitor systems, you can:

  • Improve your market position and reduce your liability risks
  • Increase traffic safety
  • Boost confidence in the quality of your products
  • Benefit from short testing periods to ensure fast rollout

Our Tests for Camera Monitor Systems at a Glance

  • Evaluations during the development stage
  • Tests based on the quality standards of EC Directive 2003/97/EC and ECE-R 46 for EEC type approval
  • Usability and user acceptance
  • Performance characteristics, such as environmental/air conditioning tests, assembly checks, durability, and quality of user manuals
  • Tests for worldwide commercial licensing

The Requirements of EU Directive 2003/97/EC

  • Compulsory minimum fields of vision with special requirements for certain vehicles
  • Certain vehicles must be fitted with additional mirrors, such as front mirrors on trucks
  • Requirements regarding the shape of camera monitor systems
  • Certain mirrors must be replaced with other systems for indirect vision, such as camera monitor systems

These tests are a prerequisite for EEC type approval by the Federal Office for Motor Vehicles. We provide the certificate so you can apply for this approval.