Technical Paper
Self-Operated Solar Side marker for Commercial Vehicles.
2024-04-09
2024-01-2463
In response to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, Side Marker lamps were equipped in both passenger and commercial vehicles. Side marker lights are designed to provide a clear visibility and vehicle identification from side way to other drivers/passer by vehicles traveling in perpendicular directions. But in case of harness failure /any malfunctioning/improper maintenance post damages etc., the side marker lamp does not illuminate when it is critically required. This causes serious accidents or loss of human being as well. Convention side marker operated by vehicle battery only whereas, solar side marker is a self-operated device which automatically starts by photo switch after the sun sets to indicate the vehicle length and presence. This device mainly work on natural light intensity when it lowers than specific value, the solar energy stored inside device will automatically ignite the side markers, irrespective of manual human intervention to switch it on.