Inner Vision 500 - a very good light source
Our own interior lighting, Inner Vision 500 mm, is a very good light source that is well protected and provides excellent illumination in the dark over an area of approximately 1–2 square metres without causing glare. One unit of this fixture consumes approximately 1 ampere or 12 watts.
WHAT SHOULD I CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING INTERIOR LIGHTING?
It depends entirely on your needs. If you have a van with a cargo space of up to two metres, one fixture will provide acceptable light, but for optimal results, two should be used. To achieve a decent level of light in the vehicle, you can estimate one fixture per 2 metres of cargo space. If, on the other hand, you want really good lighting, one fixture per metre can be used as a reference.
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PLACING INTERIOR LIGHTING
The placement is also important to achieve good lighting. First of all, the light must not dazzle you, and at the same time you need to make sure the light is not blocked or shadowed. The roof is a suitable mounting location to avoid glare. If you have several fixtures, we recommend placing them near the doors (this is especially important if the vehicle has a raised floor system installed, in order to get the light down into extended drawers). You will also get some light outside the vehicle at the same time. If you have several side doors, we recommend placing one fixture by each door, as the shelving often creates shadows if it extends beyond the doorway. If you have drawers that you want to illuminate, it may be a good idea to place a fixture above the drawer unit so the light reaches down into the drawers. If additional lighting is needed, the fixture can also be mounted under the shelf level to illuminate the shelf below.
HOW SHOULD THE LIGHTING BE SWITCHED ON?
There are different ways to turn the lighting on, depending on the need. The most common option is for the lights to turn on when the doors are opened, which means connecting our fixture to the vehicle’s original interior lighting. This can be done with up to 2 fixtures; beyond that, relay control may be required in order not to overload the vehicle’s original fuse for the interior lighting. Contact us and we will let you know whether this is required for your vehicle. The disadvantage of connecting the lighting to the doors is that you cannot control when the lights turn off if the doors remain open for an extended period, as this is handled entirely by the vehicle’s original system. In many cases, the lights switch off within 5–10 minutes from when the doors were opened. Naturally, the lights switch off when the doors are closed.
MOTION SENSOR
You can also install a motion sensor/detector that registers movement when the door is opened. It keeps the interior lighting switched on for 2 minutes after the latest detected movement. This means that when you are inside the vehicle, the lighting remains on, and if you walk away from the vehicle, the interior lighting switches off after 2 minutes. It is also possible to connect an ignition signal to the sensor in order to deactivate the interior lighting in the compartment while driving, to avoid the lights turning on and disturbing the driver if something moves in the vehicle during transport (NOTE! This function is only available on our more advanced motion sensor). The motion sensor can power up to 6 Inner Vision 500 mm interior lights; if you want to connect more, a relay is also required.
STAIRCASE TIMER
STAIRCASE TIMER
Another option is to install a staircase timer. In this case, the light is activated using a button (switch), and the lighting stays on until you switch it off again or through a timer function that can be programmed to switch off automatically after anywhere from 5 minutes to 3 hours. One of the advantages of this is that several switches can be installed, for example one at each door opening, and they work independently of each other through what is known as staircase switching. Can power up to 5 Inner Vision 500 mm interior lights; if you want to connect more, a relay is also required.
CONTROL SYSTEM 2.8
Control System 2.8 can control everything from work lights to warning lights. If you work in the vehicle for extended periods, we recommend using our control system for the lighting. It also has a built-in battery monitor and an adjustable timer. This allows you to set the lighting to stay on from 10 minutes up to an unlimited time. If the battery voltage becomes too low, the control system automatically switches off the lighting. It is also possible to use the vehicle’s door signals via the original interior lighting and/or switch the lighting on and off using the remote control/keypad available as an accessory. A control system offers many possibilities, and it is important to agree on which function or functions should be configured. This unit can also control other functions such as work lights, warning lights and similar equipment. In total, there are five button-controlled functions plus interior control and one extra 12V output, all monitored by the battery monitor.
BUTTON (SWITCH)
The lighting can also be connected to an on/off switch. The disadvantage of this option is the risk of forgetting to turn off the light and draining the vehicle battery. For that reason, it is not a solution we recommend, but we can carry out such an installation on request. If you are connecting fixtures directly to the battery, do not forget to include the necessary cable and that a fuse must be installed at the battery. With this solution, it is possible to power up to 12 Inner Vision 500 mm units.
EXAMPLES OF CONFIGURATIONS
3 FIXTURES CONTROLLED BY A STAIRCASE TIMER
If you want 3 Inner Vision 500 mm units controlled by a staircase timer with 1 button inside the rear door, 1 button inside the side door, and 1 button by the left side door (i.e. the vehicle has double side doors), choose these products:
3 pcs - Interior lighting Inner Vision 500 mm (921-L50-B1-H1-A3)
1 pc - Staircase timer (cabling and fuse included in the kit) (921-85050)
1 pc - Interior lighting push button, momentary (921-KN-INÅF)
5 pcs - Flat black cable 2x1.5 1M (FBR-KB-FL-2X1.5)
4 FIXTURES CONNECTED TO THE ORIGINAL LIGHTING
If you want 4 Inner Vision 500 mm units connected to the vehicle’s original lighting so that they are controlled by door opening, it is recommended to connect them via a relay directly from the vehicle battery. This is what you need:
4 pcs - Interior lighting Inner Vision 500 mm (921-L50-B1-H1-A1)
1 pc - Relay 30A with diode (930-Relä-30A)
1 pc - MIDI fuse holder with mounting plate, cover & screw (FBR-SK-SKH-MID)
6 pcs - Flat black cable 2x1.5 1M (FBR-KB-FL-2X1.5)
Cable and fuse holder are required for the installation. If these are not added, the estimated installation time and price will be incorrect.
4 FIXTURES CONNECTED TO A MOTION SENSOR
If you want 4 Inner Vision 500 mm units controlled by our more advanced motion sensor in order to deactivate the sensor while driving and avoid the lighting turning on if something moves in the cargo area, this is what you need:
4 pcs - Inner Vision 500 mm (921-L50-B1-H1-A1)
1 pc - Motion sensor IR 1224-7 (921-61300)
6 pcs - Yellow cable 1x0.75 1M (FBR-KB-GU-1X075)
6 pcs - Flat black cable 2x1.5 1M (FBR-KB-FL-2X1.5)
Cable and fuse holder are required for the installation. If these are not added, the estimated installation time and price will be incorrect.
