Driving a car in the dark always turns out to be dangerous. Typically, 50% of accidents occur at night, dusk or dawn. This despite the fact that there is usually less traffic on the roads at night. The adaptive lighting control it is a driver assistance system that can make all the difference.
In this article, we are going to explain what is adaptive lighting controlhow they work and other relevant aspects that will be very useful to you.
What is adaptive lighting control?
Adaptive lighting control is a advanced driver assistance system that changes the position of the headlightsdepending on the movement of the steering wheel and, sometimes, on the speed of the car.
adaptive lighting control can make car headlights rotate from side to side to improve visibility on dark and curvy roads. It can be used with LED lights, incandescent bulbs, halogen bulbs or HID High Intensity Discharge which is a much newer technology.
Adaptive lighting control allows drivers to see objects that are difficult to distinguish in the dark. They help the headlights to better illuminate the road in changing road conditions.
What are the characteristics of an adaptive lighting control?
- Count with one automatic switching circuitwhich is powered by 12V car battery. The current consumption is very low, when it is in standby mode.
- Has a reliable and resistant light photocell outdoors.
- owns a Independent variable control that sets light detection sensitivity. This makes it possible to prevent the light from turning on due to the influence of other light sources such as streetlights.
- It has an optional selector switch for Automatic Signaling Mode. This mode allows brightness/dim control of the headlights. That is, the headlights automatically change the brightness level and can signal in a rhythmic style to alert an oncoming car. The car is detected by the light sensor.
- It has an energy saving mode that when the circuit is active, by default, the headlights turn off automatically when the car enters a well-lit area.
How does adaptive lighting control work?
As we can see in the image, adaptive lighting control is made up of several components: it refers to the system of headlights installed in cars that adapt to changing conditions.
- Adjusts to lighting factors.
- Adjusts to road conditions.
- It adjusts to the position of the car.
This system is made up of several components:
- Articulated headlights.
- Steering wheel sensors.
- Speed and position sensors.
To make the headlights turn in the direction of travel, the adaptive headlights must be adjusted according to the movement of the steering wheel. Adaptive lighting control makes them move up to 15 degrees to the side to illuminate corners and curves. It allows you a 30-degree range of motion so you can turn from left to right.
