Casco has been developing sensors since 1936 to make driving safer, more relaxed and more comfortable. Sensors are like the human senses: they monitor events around them, transmit information and contribute to the automatic control of various vehicle functions.
For over 70 years our research has been directed at the sensory aspects of vehicles. We provide a wide range of sensors, many of which can be supplied as combination units.
3D Sun Load Sensor
The 3D sunlight sensor extends the comfort offered by the dual sunlight sensor: passengers in the rear seats also enjoy the convenience of individual climate control. The four diodes are installed to left and right, to the front and rear. Depending on light intensity, they transmit signals to an electronic control unit that initiates the appropriate settings for the climate control system.
Ambient In-Car Temperature Sensor
The temperature sensor contains a high-precision thermometer that measures the ambient temperature at intervals of less than 10 seconds. The signals are used inside the vehicle for climate control. If the outside temperature falls below a certain level, it also operates the ice warning system. The sensor is fitted in a plastic housing with different designs to suit the individual application and is provided with snap-in clips for easy installation.
Ambient Light Sensor
Ever driven at dusk or through a tunnel and forgotten to turn on your lights? This safety lapse is covered by the ambient light sensor. It determines the ambient light level and automatically controls the vehicle's internal and external lighting systems. The sensor is installed behind the windscreen and reacts across the same light spectrum as the human eye.
Inductive Distance Sensor
If the vehicle is not properly loaded, it can become unbalanced and the headlights will be incorrectly aligned. The inductive distance sensor provides automatic correction of xenon headlights or will enable the vehicle to be leveled up. The sensor is attached to the vehicle's axles and carries out constant distance measurements to detect vertical movement.
The distance sensor has a wide range of other applications - for example, logging the position of the accelerator or monitoring the operation of an automatic gearbox.
Rain/Light Sensor
The light sensor determines the ambient light level and automatically controls the vehicle's internal and external lighting systems. The sensor is installed behind the windscreen and reacts across the same light spectrum as the human eye. Optical rain sensors detect when the light refraction through the windscreen changes as a result of rain droplets on the windscreen. Signals are transmitted to an electronic control unit that activates, deactivates or changes the speed of the windscreen wipers as required.
Relative Humidity Sensor
Never again put up with misted windows! This digital sensor chip detects the relative humidity in the vehicle passenger compartment and communicates with the temperature sensor to set the air-conditioning system to prevent the windscreen from misting up. The sensor can also be fitted to the carburetor as support for the engine management system, to ensure an optimum fuel/air mix.
Sun Load Sensor
The solution for dual-zone climate control in the vehicle: the Dual Sun Load Sensor measures precise sunlight conditions to provide differential control of the air-conditioning system. Depending on sun intensity, individual climate control can be achieved for the driver and front seat passenger. The sensor consists of two independent photo-diodes installed in the instrument panel.
