IS474

Optical Sensors - Ambient Light, IR, UV Sensors

IS474 is a family of integrated ambient light, infrared and ultraviolet sensor solutions integrated into one system. They measure environmental parameters such as intensity, temperature, humidity, footprint and wind speed, making them ideal for applications where energy management is required. IS474 sensors are based on a highly accurate photoelectric effect principle, wherein the photocurrent signal is directly proportional to the amount of light in the environment. The signal is then converted by the sensor into a digital signal representing the ambient light level, which is then sent on to the processor for further processing.

Using the these sensors, data related to specific application environments can be collected, thereby enabling efficient operation for energy management and other related applications. The compact size of IS474 enables it to be used in hard to access or limited space area, while its multiple channels provide flexibility for integration in a vast range of applications. Moreover, its low power consumption makes it suitable for battery powered applications.

The IS474 integrates a series of sensors, including a photodiode, amplifier, ADC, voltage regulator, signal processor unit, temperature and humidity sensors and an IR/UV sensor. This configuration ensures accurate measurements even in challenging applications where scattered light, fog, wind and dust are common occurrences. The integrated sensors are capable of providing accurate local climate information in the environment, allowing users to adjust the temperature, humidity, light and wind speed settings accordingly. This is particularly important in applications such as industrial process control, automobiles, aircrafts, building automation, machine tooling and other industrial environments.

The measurement principle behind IS474 is the Photoelectric effect, characterized by the creation of an electric field in a material due to the absorption of light. The incoming light is detected by the photodiode, a semiconductor device, and converted into a current signal. The signals from the photodiode are then amplified, filtered and finally converted into a digital signal, before being sent on to the processor for further processing. The processor then utilizes these measurements to accurately and reliably identify and control the ambient conditions in the environment.

The IS474 Sensor offers an easy to use, plug-and-play solution for sensor applications requiring energy management, providing reliable and accurate measurements in a variety of applications. As such, IS474 provides a cost effective, scalable and easy to use solution which provides unparalleled performance, accuracy and reliability for sensor applications requiring quality data acquisition.