In modern warehousing and factory logistics scenarios, blind spots around operating electric forklifts are one of the common hidden safety risks in daily operation. Traditional mirrors are easily blocked by high stacked cargo, special body structure and on-site sundries, which cannot cover all potential hazard areas around the vehicle. Mirrors with built-in cameras have become a widely recognized practical optimization measure to expand the driver’s field of view, and the following operable checklist can help the operation team give full play to the value of this configuration for long-term stable use.

First part is the pre-shift daily check items, which shall be completed by the forklift operator before each shift starts. First, check the outer surface of the mirror body and the camera protective cover, wipe off accumulated dust, residual oil stain and scattered packaging debris on the surface to ensure no foreign matter blocks the camera collection path. Second, turn on the vehicle power supply, check the imaging output on the display screen inside the cab, confirm there is no obvious delay, color cast or frame drop of the picture, and the collected field of view covers the two side rear areas of the vehicle body, as well as the blind spot above the fork when the goods are lifted to a high position. Third, fine adjust the physical angle of the mirror and the shooting range of the camera, to make sure the picture is completely adapted to the driver’s sitting posture and height, no dead angle of view is missed.

Second part is the weekly routine inspection items, which is arranged by the site equipment management personnel. First, check the fastening degree of the mounting screws and fixing brackets of the camera integrated mirrors, confirm the position of the mirror will not shift after long-time bumpy operation, check the outer sheath of the connecting line for damage, avoid exposed internal circuit caused by long-term friction. Second, test the imaging effect under low light conditions at night or in dark storage areas, confirm the auxiliary light compensation component works normally, so that the driver can clearly identify nearby passing personnel and obstacles in low visibility environment. Third, check the remaining storage space of the on-board imaging storage module if it is configured, clear the overwritten old video files in time to avoid system lag caused by insufficient storage.

Third part is the quarterly professional verification items, which can be completed by professional maintenance personnel. First, calibrate the distortion parameters of the camera lens, to avoid the deviation of obstacle distance judgment caused by slight displacement of the lens after long-term use. Second, test the linkage effect between the camera system and the vehicle safety reminding module, confirm that the system can send normal prompt to the driver when there is a person or obstacle close to the preset warning range. Third, check the sealing performance of the mirror shell, to prevent water vapor and dust from entering the internal components and causing damage when the vehicle works outdoors in rainy days or in high dust operation scenarios.

This practical checklist can help the logistics operation team standardize the daily management of camera integrated mirrors, effectively reduce the safety accident risk in forklift operation. As Jianshu New Energy, we focus on supporting services for BYD electric forklifts. If you have any demands for related accessory adaptation and maintenance consultation, you can send email to [email protected] for professional response.