Solar Sensors

Enhance comfort and interior well-being in commercial and luxury vehicles with multi-zone climate control with the FORVIA HELLA Solar Sensors. 

 

With new safety regulations like the Direct Vision Standard in European countries, vehicle manufacturers are required to reduce blind spots, often leading to increased cabin glass. This design change can cause faster cabin heating. 

 

Positioned centrally on the dashboard, the Solar Sensor precisely measures solar radiation intensity across different areas of the vehicle to ensure precise climate control adjustments. The Solar Sensor, with its reliable LIN communication, represents an advanced solution for energy-efficient climate management in the next generation of commercial vehicles.

Product Advantages

  • Enhance comfort and interior well-being for commercial and luxury class vehicles with multi-zone climate control
  • Measures the solar radiation values on different areas of the vehicle
  • It supports the HVAC system to optimize the air flow in the cabin to ensure efficient air conditioning and pleasant climate
  • LIN Connection is robust and enables stable data transmission
  • Optional wide ambient light detection system can be integrated to optimize brightness of interior displays and lighting

Technical Data

Operating voltage range Single-voltage (9 – 16 V)
Rated voltage 12 V
Current consumption      Max. 30 mA
Sleep mode Max. 100 mA
Communication interface  LIN 2.0 / 2.1 bus protocol
Weight     < 10 g
Operating temperature - 40 °C to 85 °C
Protection class IP 50
Solar detection range Up to 1,400 W/m2,
with 1 W/m2 resolution
Brightness detection range Up to 7,500 Lux,
with 5 Lux resolution
Wide field of view for
solar detection

Multizone solar detection

Program Overview

Variant Part number Packaging Unit
Solar Sensor with curved cover On request 1
Solar Sensor with flat cover On request 1
Solar Sensor with circular cover On request 1

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