RAS reversing assistant UN ECE R158 with person detection according to GS-VL 40
Reversing assistance system according to UN ECE R158 – Also fulfills the recommendations of the accident insurance GS-VL 40 and EU Regulation No. 2019/2144
Reversing without a guide with the reversing assistance system from TruckWarn. When reversing or maneuvering in reverse, the driver has a particularly high duty of care. If others are endangered or even injured, there is a risk of fines, points and even a driving ban!
A reversing assistance system (RAS) in accordance with R158 offers the driver the expected duty of care and the certainty that people and cyclists behind the vehicle will be recognized in good time. Reversing without a guide and this system are EU-compliant and relieving in terms of the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO).
Vehicles in cross traffic can also be displayed.
A special 210-degree reversing camera in conjunction with a high-performance AI processor (AI = artificial intelligence) recognizes people, cyclists, scooter riders, motorcyclists and other vehicles.
A 7-inch monitor shows the extra-large monitoring area for optimum all-round visibility. Warnings about people or cyclists are displayed directly on the monitor.
Suitable for vans / trucks / buses / special vehicles such as fire engines, ambulances (RTW).
Illustration of how it works: RAS reversing assistant R158
Reversing assistance systems for refuse collection vehicles
The Waste Management Department of the DGUV’s Traffic and Landscape Division in Germany is of the opinion that the use of RAS tested to GS-VL 40 increases safety for employees when waste collection vehicles unavoidably reverse.
If the risk assessment indicates that the functionality of the RAS ensures the safety of employees, it can be assumed that the conditions for the implementation of Section 7.2 of DGUV (German Social Accident Insurance) Regulation 43 or 44 “Waste disposal” are met.
are fulfilled.
Can also be combined for towing vehicles with trailers by mounting a 210 degree AI reversing camera on the trailer.
Easy to retrofit in any vehicle.
Dashcam function: The system also offers a dashcam function. If required, images and videos can be recorded in compliance with the GDPR and thus offer the possibility of additionally relieving the driver.
Person detection according to GS-VL 40 and R158.
Complies with UN ECE R158 and the recommendations of the accident commission (Germany).
- Recognition of persons
- Recognition of cyclists
- Vehicles in cross traffic
- DashCam function (GDPR-compliant / General Data Protection Regulation)
The system thus reduces the driver’s workload fourfold:
- The excellent all-round visibility to the rear makes reversing and maneuvering in reverse much easier, even without a guide.
- The use of an RAS system in accordance with UN ECE R158 protects the driver from being accused of breaching their duty of care.
- In the event of an accident, the DashCam function can provide additional relief for the driver.
- Employers can reduce their workload by using an RAS system in accordance with the TOP regulation of the accident insurance funds.
EU Vehicle Class M2 
EU Vehicle Class M3 
12 24 Volt 
EU Vehicle Class N1 
EU Vehicle Class N2 
EU Vehicle Class N3
TruckWarn FLEX RAS reversing assistance system in accordance with UN ECE R158
Technical data
| Operating temperature | -40 C up to 85 C |
| Operating voltage | 8 – 32 Volt |
| Power | 12 / 24 Volt DC |
| Protection class | IP69K |
| Vibration | up to 5G |
Article description
| Item number | 510029602 |
| HAN | RAS-R158 |
| GTIN / EAN | 4055168125030 |
Scope of delivery
- 1 x 210 degree RAS reversing camera
- 1 x 8 meter camera extension
- 1 x FLEX G3 main unit with AI software
- 1 x software license for RAS-R158
Optional
- 256 GB SD card
- 3 meter camera extension
- 8 meter camera extension
