SKU : DS-D42A05
Categories : HIKVISION LED DISPLAY ,  LED Controllers , 
Brand : Hikvision
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Hikvision Professional Ambient Light Sensor for LED Display Controllers (Model: DS-D42A05) - Intelligent Automatic Brightness Optimization & Weatherproof Industrial Accessory | By JJSATs
The Hikvision DS-D42A05 is an industrial-grade, premium Ambient Light Sensor accessory meticulously engineered to optimize visual performance and enhance system longevity for professional LED display networks. Designed to connect seamlessly with advanced sending cards, asynchronous controllers, and multifunction cards, this intelligent accessory continuously monitors ambient environment brightness to execute real-time, fluid automatic brightness scaling on full-color LED canvases. Housed in a durable aluminum alloy enclosure with professional micro-arc oxidation processing, it provides superior resistance to UV exposure, moisture, and extreme outdoor elements, making it the quintessential accessory for both indoor commercial displays and demanding high-impact outdoor digital signage ecosystems.
Product Description
Engineered for high-precision environmental adaptation, the DS-D42A05 light sensor delivers accurate ambient illuminance measurements across a broad range from 0 lux up to 65,535 lux. This wide metering scale empowers LED displays to maintain perfect readability under harsh, direct sunlight while shifting to soft, glare-free lumination during nighttime hours, significantly improving audience comfort and slashing power consumption. Built for rugged industrial environments, the sensor body features an optimized architecture with a deep-groove joint between the main chassis and the male terminal node, ensuring an airtight waterproof seal. The unit operates on a standard 5V DC low-voltage power supply straight from the host control card, requiring absolutely no external power inputs. Packaged natively with a 5-meter heavy-duty cable (with expansion options up to 10 meters on select variants), the DS-D42A05 integrates built-in defense coatings against mildew, high relative humidity, and corrosive salt-mist, making it an indispensable asset for beachfront displays, sports stadiums, highway signs, and luxury retail plazas.
Key Applications:
| Detailed Technical Specifications | |
| Device Category / Tier | LED Controller System Intelligent Accessory / Ambient Light Sensor |
| Enclosure Material Finish | Heavy-duty Aluminum Alloy with UV-Resistant Micro-Arc Oxidation |
| Brightness Measurement Scale | 0 Lux to 65,535 Lux (High-Precision Range) |
| Operational Input Voltage | 5V DC (Sourced directly from host controller interface) |
| External Power Requirements | None (Plug-and-play architecture) |
| Default Cable Assembly Length | 5 Meters (Heavy-duty shielding, upgradeable to 10 meters) |
| System Compatibility Profile | Hikvision Sending Cards, Asynchronous Cards, Multifunction Cards |
| Direct Card Compatibility (No multifunction card required) | DS-D42C04-N, DS-D42B02-N, DS-D42B04-N, DS-D42C08-H, DS-D42C16-H, DS-D42V24-H |
| Environmental Protection Grading | Mildew-Resistant, Moisture-Proof, and Salt-Mist Corrosion Protection |
| Operating Temperature Boundaries | -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to 158°F) |
| Operating Relative Humidity | 0% RH to 99% RH (Non-condensing) |
| Regulatory Safety Certifications | CE-EMC, CE-LVD, CB-LVD, RoHS Compliant |
| Net Equipment Weight | Approx. 0.36 kg (including cable weight) |