lundi 19 août 2019

Using The Condensation Sensor For Safety

By Stephanie Perry


Technology continues to improve and be reduced in size. This provides great benefits in many different industries as the various types of systems can be incorporated into homes and vehicles. One example is the condensation sensor. This is something that has been included in clothes dryers for many years and makes them more efficient and safe. Rather than having to guess how long to dry clothes, the sensor measures the moisture and the clothes stop being heated when they are actually dry. This technology is now being included in modern vehicles to sense foggy windshields and rainy days.

A humidity monitor can be found in newer vehicles that help keep the windows from fogging up. This allows the driver to stop having to squint or constantly clean the inside of the glass while driving. Many accidents have happened because the driver couldn't see as they were heading to work. The system automatically detects the moisture before the window fogs up and adjusts the systems air to prevent it from doing so.

On the outside of the window is a rain sensor. This is sometimes attached to the wipers. Drivers are aware of having to constantly adjust the speed of the wipers when going from full speed to being at a stop light. The system can now detect the amount of water on the window and adjust the wipers automatically. This lets the driver just focus on driving and not have to worry about constantly being distracted by making adjustments to be able to see.

Turning it on is very simple. The wiper knob should be set to A or auto so the car settings will be able to do its job. In the dashboard menu, find the wiper settings and set the rain sensor to the on position. This will allow it to perform its job. If you put the lights on auto as well, the device will turn them on when it detects conditions that should have them on for safety.

For drivers that want more control, the system can be turned off. Sometimes when you are waiting for someone to arrive and the car is on, you may not want the wipers to run in the rain or have the lights off. Turning the knobs to manual off settings will keep the system from activating them. You can also go back through the dash menu and turn it off there. If you do this, they will not turn on when in auto mode on the knobs, so you'll need to remember to turn it back on through the dash.

Glass replacement should include the devices. In most cases, the devices need to be removed from the glass prior to replacing a broken windshield. This is the case in heated back windows as well. Your glass technician should be able to easily remove them and attach them to the new glass.

If the device fails you should have it replaced. Most will need to be replaced by a certified mechanic to make sure it works with the car and is installed properly. Once it is replaced things should be back to normal.

These devices can easily save lives by making sure the windshield is clear and your visibility is always clear as well. Driving in bad weather has enough distractions and having these in place will help reduce others. There are aftermarket versions available for those that do not have them in their car already.




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