Elgin Sweeper Introduces Mobile Camera System

Elgin Sweeper has introduced the Elgin Mobile Camera system as an option for its line of street sweepers. The multi-camera system, which includes both mirror and rearview camera kits, provides sweeper operators with expanded visibility to the main and side brooms--as well as to the rear of the sweeper--for improved performance, the company said.

“Street sweepers often need to negotiate tight spots, take difficult corners and make critical maneuvers in reverse, which requires good visibility to the front, sides and rear of the machine, as well as to the traffic and work areas,” said Frank Ligori, national parts marketing manager at Elgin Sweeper. “With the Elgin Mobile Camera system, the monitor in the cab provides the operator with a detailed view of the main and side brooms to check the collection of debris. The operator can also switch to a rear view of the sweeper when backing up, turning or changing lanes.”

In 2008, Elgin Sweeper began installing rearview cameras on new street sweepers as standard equipment, with the side mirror camera kit available as an option.

The Elgin Mobile Camera system includes such features as a high-resolution Sony CCD camera, 5.6-in. color TFT-LCD monitors, automatic reverse or turn signal camera activation, infrared LEDs for night vision and multi-voltage capability (12/24 VDC). The system also includes a two-year warranty.

“For sweepers already in service, the complete Elgin Mobile Camera system is available as a retrofit package which combines the rearview and side mirror camera kits,” Ligori said. “These fit on Elgin sweepers and can also be installed by your local Elgin dealer on other brands of sweepers.”

Source: Elgin Sweeper