LDZER Intelligent Low Beam Assist User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- LDZER
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LDZER Intelligent Low Beam Assist
Intelligent Low Beam Assist – User Guide / FAQs
Will this product be right for me?
The Intelligent Low Beam Assist (i-LBA) feature provides extra illumination
when switching from high beams to low beams. It intelligently identifies the
location of oncoming cars and reduces lighting in those directions, while
maintaining extra illumination on the verge-side of the road to assist in
identifying obstacles, cyclists, pedestrians etc. This patent-pending
technology helps the eyes to adjust during the transition from High beam to
low beam, however, it’s important to be aware that the technology won’t
operate during town driving, or during driving when the high beams haven’t
been activated for more than 3 seconds. If you regularly drive on fast and
wide, unlit rural roads then the additional lighting provided by the i-LBA
products will improve the safety and comfort of your driving experience. If
you are driving in an area with a lot of road signs or through road works, it
is likely that you will want to deactivate the i-LBA feature using the switch
supplied with the wiring kit, to prevent it flashing on and off too often. We
recommend watching our videos before ordering the product, so that the
benefits and limitations of the technology are understood.
How do I connect my Intelligent Low Beam Assist LED driving light?
Every lamp includes its own dedicated wiring harness kit. The connections are
as per the wiring diagram provided with the instructions included with your
lamp (also available on the corresponding product page on the Lazer Lamps
website). The Low Beam Assist isolator switch (with BLUE LED) is recommended
to be mounted on the vehicle dashboard in an easily accessible location, as
there will be scenarios where it is best to disable the function (i.e. on a
rural road with lots of road signs, or during town driving). There is also a
master on/off switch for the whole lamp, in case there are times when you
prefer to use your vehicle high beams without activating the Lazer auxiliary
light at the same time. It is important that the yellow wire from this master
switch is connected to the vehicle’s ignition feed, as opposed to a 12V
battery supply, to ensure the lamp doesn’t remain active (battery drain risk)
when the vehicle is parked.
When does Intelligent Low Beam Assist mode activate?
The Intelligent Low Beam Assist mode only activates after the high beam has
been on for 3s. Each time the vehicle ignition is turned off, or when the lamp
master on/off switch has been toggled, the lamp resets and requires the 3s
activation period again. Thereafter, the lamp enters Low Beam Assist mode,
each time the high beam is deactivated.
Why does my light keep flashing on/off when the vehicle is parked (with the
engine off)?
If the “ignition” signal wire has been connected to a 12V battery, feed or to
an ignition feed that remains on for several minutes after the vehicle has
been parked, then the lamp will still be receiving power after the car has
been parked. This may cause the lamp to still be
“active” thetreby causing it to flash on/off. In this instance, we would
recommend to attach the ignition signal wire to an ignition feed which drops
to 0V after the car has been parked/locked.
Why does my light keep flashing on/off when the vehicle is stationary (with
the engine running)?
Once the i-LBA mode has been activated, there may be occasions where the lamp
will brighten and dim every 4 seconds, despite the vehicle being stationary.
For example, if the vehicle is stationary behind a dimly lit obstacle, such as
a truck trailer, then the lamp may brighten, but then the reflections coming
back from the obstacle will cause the lamp to dim again rapidly. This will
cycle every four seconds, and we would recommend switching off the i-LBA mode
in this scenario. Alternatively, the lamp will rectify itself when taken
outside to a dark area without obstacles in front of the vehicle.
My light won’t go into Intelligent Low Beam Assist mode?
We would recommend checking the Intelligent Low Beam Assist isolator switch
first. Ensuring the lamp is clear and free from excess dirt/snow/ice will
ensure no impairment to the lamps function. The optimum mounting position for
the Intelligent Low Beam Assist products is <1m, far above this and the
sensors performance can progressively reduce which may affect responsiveness.
Finally, it is recommended to check the orientation and angle of the lamp,
which we recommend to be pointed parallel to the ground (aimed at the
horizon).
My lights seem to be too sensitive towards road signs, is that correct?
The lamps will deactivate on the verge side of the road when they see
reflections coming back from road signs. This is a function intended to reduce
glare from road signs, and there is no way to adjust the sensitivity of the
product under these conditions. A secondary switch is supplied with the wiring
kit, which enables the driver to deactivate the i-LBA function when driving on
roads which have a lot of road signs.
Can I adjust the sensitivity of the sensors and when Intelligent Low Beam
Assist activates/reactivates?
No. The sensors have been carefully optimised considering a wide-range of
different driving conditions and environments. Each lamp has self-learning
capability that means the sensitivity to oncoming traffic and obstacles will
adjust over time, depending on which side of the road you are driving on. When
driving in urban environments, depending on the volume of street lighting,
road signs, houses etc it is suggested to deactivate the Low Beam Assist
function to avoid too much brightening and dimming of the i-LBA LEDs.
Does the Low Beam Assist work when driving behind another car?
Yes, the beam pattern of the i-LBA has been designed such that it is giving
extra illumination at the sides of the road and on the roadway in the first 30
meters. The lamp doesn’t cause glare to a car which might be driving in front
of the i-LBA fitted vehicle. Hence, the i-LBA mode will still operate
correctly for cars passing on the other side of the road, despite the fact
that the i-LBA fitted vehicle might be driving in convoy with other vehicles
on the same side of the road.
Can I install two or more lamps together?
Yes, two lamps will work side-by-side without issue. Despite each lamp
effectively running its own program, the sensitivity of the lamp(s) is
consistent across all products, so activation/deactivation times for all lamps
should be the same. It is important that both lamps are pointing in exactly
the same orientation, and not angled outwards at all. I-LBA lamps must always
be set to point in a straight ahead orientation, pointing at the horizon.
What is the optimum position for mounting Intelligent Low Beam Assist
lamps?
The Intelligent Low Beam Assist lamps work best mounted at a height of <2m.
The performance of the photoelectric sensors might start to decrease above
this height, so while the lamps can still be mounted higher, the reactiveness
of the Low Beam Assist function towards oncoming vehicles, will diminish.
Do I need to use a CAN interface when installing the lights?
Not specifically. In the same way any auxiliary LED light would rely on a 12V
high beam signal, so does the range of Intelligent Low Beam Assist products.
This is to say that if there is a >12V signal for the vehicle high beam at the
back of the headlamp, the signal wire for the high beam function can be
spliced directly in. If not, then the expectation that the electrical
connection to the vehicle would need to be made using our CAN Interface (Dual-
Output).
Will the lights work with the Auto High Beam on my vehicle?
Yes. The activation/deactivation of the high beam function of the Lazer
product occurs in parallel with the high beams on your vehicle regardless if
this dimming is an automatic or manual process. When the high beams have
turned off, the Intelligent Low Beam Assist function activates and
automatically adjusts depending on oncoming traffic/obstacles.
My vehicle already has ‘Matrix’ headlights, what benefit will I get from
the Intelligent Low Beam Assist?
The standard of ‘Matrix’ headlights on different vehicles varies from one to
the next, so it is difficult to draw specific comparisons. Regardless of
vehicle, we can with absolute confidence advise that the high beam performance
of each of our Intelligent Low Beam Assist products, both in respect of
distance and spread illumination is superior to the level of visibility
provided by standard vehicle high beam driving lights. Not least, the superior
lighting power that comes from operation each of the lamps in ‘E-Boost’ mode
which increases light output above the ECE Regulation limit (see below). In
Low Beam Assist mode, the increased visibility at the sides of the road is
superior both in distance, height, and spread.
Will the lights work with Matrix headlights that are already on my
vehicle?
Yes. When the Matrix headlights on the vehicle are in FULL BEAM mode (i.e. no
oncoming cars), then a signal is given to the Lazer system to indicate that
the Lazer products should operate in High beam mode. Conversely, when the
matrix headlight is forming a shadow around an oncoming car, the Lazer product
enters Intelligent low-beam assist mode, and the Lazer product is then also
determining the position of the oncoming car (using it’s own onboard sensors),
and it too will decrease brightness in the zone where the oncoming car is
located. Hence, the Lazer lamp will complement a vehicle that is also running
matrix headlights. Please check with Lazer or CANM8 (our preferred CAN
interface partner) if the matrix lights your vehicle have been confirmed to
work OK in the way described above
(Mercedes VITO and Landrover Defender are currently work in progress to get
the function working as described above).
Are the Intelligent Low Beam Assist products road legal?
The lamps are UNECE certified to Regulation 112 as Class B high beam driving
lights, and they come with a copy of the ECE certificates, which may be kept
inside the vehicle when driving to countries such as Switzerland or Germany,
where the authorities may ask for proof of certification. The lamps feature
dual-output E-Boost technology which enables the output of the lamp to be
increased above ECE Reg 112 levels when driving in countries which don’t
specify upper limits on the peak intensity of auxiliary driving lights (such
as UK, Sweden, Australia etc). The lights do not provide a low beam lighting
pattern and should not be considered as “low beam” lights, especially
considering the laws in most countries do not allow for the fitment of
additional low beams to a vehicle. The “low-beam assist” function merely aids
the driver with improved visibility during the transition from high beams to
low beams. Intelligent Low Beam Assist is a new, patent-pending technology, as
such there are no laws prescribing its use. The forementioned secondary switch
allows the deactivation of the function where the laws of the country
specifically don’t allow use.
Will dirt/snow/ice covering the sensors affect performance?
Each time the lamp’s high beam function has activated the sensors on the lamp
recalibrate. This ensures that the sensitivity and reactiveness of the sensors
to oncoming traffic and obstacles are adjusted constantly considering any
accumulation of dirt etc on the lens. For continued optimal sensor and
lighting performance, we would however recommend cleaning of the lamp before
each journey. During fog and snow, it is recommended to deactivate the i-LBA
function since the lamp will find it more difficult to identify oncoming
vehicles and respond accordingly.
Does the Intelligent Low Beam Assist function work in heavy rain?
The i-LBA function works in heavy rain, however, road spray from other
vehicles may cause the lamps to deactivate and activate zones despite there
being no oncoming car. This overly sensitive response is to be expected
considering the sensor technology used within the lamp, and we would recommend
that the driver deactivates the i-LBA function, if the driving conditions are
causing the lamps to not operate at their best, from a detection perspective.
Does the Intelligent Low Beam Assist function work during fog or
snowfall?
Foggy conditions or while heavy snow is falling will have an effect on the
response of the i-LBA sensors, and the lamp is likely to dim and re-brighten
regularly despite there being no oncoming car. During these adverse
conditions, we would recommend that the driver deactivates the i-LBA function,
using the switch which is included with the wiring harness. With lying snow
on, and at the sides of the road, the sensors in the lamp calibrate to the
higher levels of reflection, ensuring the i-LBA function continues to work
effectively.
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