Limitations Of The Ambient Light Sensor - Brinno PHV MAC User Manual

Limitations of
the Ambient light sensor
The ambient light sensor is activated by sudden changes
in light. Back lit environments are recommended. Front lit
environments may impede the sensors ability to trigger.
Easy to trigger
AVOID
Complicated light environments(e.g. flashing neon
lights, flashing head lights, and flashing traffic
lights) may confuse the ambient light sensor, and it
may be inadvertently activated.
Flashing
Neon
Difficult to trigger
Flashing
Headlights

Limitations of the Ambient light sensor

Flashing
Traffic lights
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