Air Vue™ System Overview & Setup

The Air Vue™ is a wireless camera system designed for tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle applications. It uses a pairing-over-power method, meaning the transmitter and monitor pair automatically through the vehicle's marker light circuit rather than requiring manual wireless pairing. The system supports up to three wireless camera feeds and is built for applications where running wired camera connections between a tractor and trailer is not practical.

Important: The Air Vue system is not recommended for vehicles without marker lights. The system depends on the marker light circuit for both power and automatic pairing.

What's in the Air Vue Product Line

The Air Vue system consists of several components that can be purchased individually or as a kit. Understanding which components a customer has is the first step in any support interaction.

SKU	Name	What It Is
SF-AV01A	Air Vue Full Kit	Complete kit including transmitter, AirVue Advanced Monitor, and CA-MV3M1RH surface mount backup camera
AV-A17	AirVue Advanced Monitor	The monitor only (wireless quad-view display)
PW-AV17	Power Harness	Power harness for the AV-A17 monitor
AV-WT1	Wireless Transmitter	Transmitter only (mounts on trailer, sends camera signal to monitor)
AV-WR1	Wireless Receiver	Receiver only
AV-CNCT	AirVue Connect	Combo unit that includes both a wireless transmitter and receiver

The SF-AV01A full kit is the most common starting point. Customers who already have a compatible monitor may purchase transmitter or camera components separately.

How the System Works

The Air Vue system uses a pairing-over-power design. The wireless transmitter mounts on the rear of the trailer and connects to the marker light circuit via a T-adapter (part number AC-TPAT1). The camera connects to the transmitter and also draws power from the marker lights. When the marker lights are activated, the camera powers on and the transmitter and monitor pair automatically.

The monitor (AV-A17) is installed in the cab. It receives the wireless camera signal and displays up to three wireless camera feeds. Additional wireless cameras can be added with additional transmitters (up to three total on one channel).

Wireless range is strong up to 300 feet, and the signal works through aluminum trailer walls.

Component Wiring Reference

Wire	Function
Red	Power
Black	Ground
Green	Left turn signal trigger
Blue	Right turn signal trigger
Yellow	Must be powered and on the same circuit as the transmitter
Orange	Splits screen between wired and wireless inputs
Brown (on vehicle)	Marker light circuit (previously used the blue ABS line)

Installation Overview

Step 1: Install the Transmitter on the Trailer

Mount the wireless transmitter (AV-WT1) on the trailer's rear axle area. Connect it to the marker light circuit using the T-adapter (AC-TPAT1). The T-adapter connects between the marker light circuit and the transmitter.

Step 2: Connect the Camera

Connect the camera to the transmitter. The camera also connects to the marker lights and will power on automatically when the marker lights are activated.

Step 3: Install the Monitor in the Cab

Mount the AV-A17 monitor in the cab using the included U-bracket or the RVS-1420 mounting option. Connect the PW-AV17 power harness.

The yellow wire must be powered and on the same circuit as the transmitter.
The white wire should be tied to the reverse circuit if backup camera priority is needed.

Step 4: Verify Pairing

Turn on the marker lights. The camera should power on, and the monitor should automatically receive the wireless feed. No manual pairing steps are required if all components share the same marker light circuit.

System Features

Display options:

Supports up to 3 wireless camera feeds (with additional transmitters)
Touchscreen interface: touch both screens to switch cameras if inputs are swapped
Split view or full-screen display modes
Day/night brightness adjustments (manual or auto)
Monitor can be set to activate only when reverse is triggered

AI Detection: The system includes proximity detection that blinks and beeps with increasing intensity as an object moves closer. Detection zones are color-coded:

Green = Nearby
Yellow = Close
Red = Danger

Storage:

SD card slot supports up to 512GB (approximately 1 hour of recording per GB)

Trigger prioritization:

White wire tied to reverse circuit sets backup camera as priority
System measures signal strength to determine rear camera priority

Note: Auto-dimming is not available on this system. Sensor compatibility is in development.

Common Issues

Symptom	Likely Cause	What to Check
Monitor not receiving signal	Components not on same circuit	Confirm transmitter, camera, and monitor yellow wire are all on the same marker light circuit
System not pairing	Marker lights not on	Make sure marker lights are activated; pairing requires the marker light circuit to be live
System not pairing	Tractor/trailer connection issue	Check the tractor-to-trailer connection and confirm the marker light T-adapter (AC-TPAT1) is properly installed
Cameras showing on wrong inputs	Inputs swapped	Use the touchscreen to switch camera views by touching both screens
No power to camera	Marker light circuit not connected	Camera draws power from the marker lights; verify the marker light connection at the transmitter

Still Need Help?

If you've gone through these steps and the system still isn't working, our support team is happy to help.

Air Vue™ Troubleshooting Guide
Backup Camera Wiring Reference
How to Add a Wireless Camera to Your Air Vue System
Compatible Cameras for Air Vue