Rain Sensor
Rain Sensor
Rain Sensor
Rain Sensor
Despite cars that are easier to drive and more reliable, drivers today face more distractions than ever traffic and construction delays, cell phone calls, in-car navigation systems, to name just a few. With TRW's new Rain Sensor, one such distraction is eliminated. Without diverting the driver's attention, this fully automatic sensor keeps the windshield clear, allowing the driver to focus on the road. TRW's Rain Sensor makes the wiper system a "set- andforget" function. This is a fully automatic moisture-activated system that detects how hard rain or snow is falling and determines when to activate the wipers and how fast to run the wiper motor. Using an advanced optical sensing system, analog signal processing, and a control algorithm, this technology provides drivers with added safety, convenience, and comfort in various weather conditions.
System Operation
An infrared beam is reflected off the outside surface of the windshield to the infrared sensor array. When moisture strikes the windshield, the system experiences an interruption to its infrared beam. Advanced analog and digital signal processing determines the intensity of rain or snow. The sensor communicates to the wiper control module to switch on the wiper motor and controls the wipers automatically according to the moisture intensity detected.
Specifications
7803: eight-pin generic sensor providing maximum flexibility 7230: four-pin low cost digital communication 7992: J1850 sensor 7812: CAN sensor Proprietary technology and advanced software control make TRW's rain sensor the industry standard for flexibility, function and driver satisfaction.
Features
Vehicle specific requirements can be added without impacting the core technology Commonality of components and designs allows product to be introduced quickly Adaptable to glass type and variation without calibration Advanced software control algorithm
Contact: Europe TRW Automotive Electroncis & Components GmbH & Co. KG Industriestrasse 2 -8 D-78315 Radolfzell Germany Phone: 49.7732.809.0 Fax: 49.7732.809.214
Contact: North America TRW Automotive Electronics 24175 Research Drive Farmington Hills MI 48335-2642 USA Tel: 248.478.7210 Fax: 248.442.5172
Contact: South America TRW Automotive South America S.A. Av. Fagundes de Oliveira, 1680 09950-906 Diadema, Sao Paulo Brazil Phone: 55.11.4070.8888 Fax: 55.11.4070.8921
Contact: Asia TRW Automotive Lucas Automotive Sdn Bhd PLO 17 Senai Industrial Estate KB 105, 81400 Senai Johor Malaysia Phone : 60.75.99.1301 Fax : 60.75.99.4301
Contact: Japan TRW Overseas Inc. Landic Nagai Building 3-9-9 Tsukiji Chuo-Ku, Tokyo, 104 Japan Tel: 81.3.3248.1131 Fax: 81.3.3248.1077