Sun sensor, function - GF83.57-P-2104-01P
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Function
The C-AAC sun sensor (4 in total) (B32/2) records the intensity and angle of incidence of the solar radiation on the vehicle.
This enables the in-car temperature and blower speed to be automatically adapted depending upon the level of radiation intensity (brightness).
Moreover, where radiation is of a one-side nature, then a suitable temperature difference is automatically set between the right and left regulated specified temperatures.
The measured value is forwarded to the C-AAC [K-KLA] control and operating module (N22/7) via the AC bus.