Lighting system and vehicle electrical system

Lighting system and vehicle electrical system

The lighting system is a central safety-relevant system of any commercial vehicle. Especially when used off the road, lighting plays an immense role in terms of driver safety and comfort. New shapes and light sources are constantly being used. Yet they all have one thing in common. They require electricity and must be connected to the on-board power supply. Learn about the difference between conventional wiring and a CAN bus lighting system. The control of the rear lights using pulse width modulation is also explained in detail.

Hardly any other design element is as distinctive to a vehicle as its headlights. New shapes and light sources are continually emerging. Nevertheless, they all have one thing in common. They need electricity and have to be connected to the on-board network. Learn the difference between conventional wiring and a lighting system using a CAN bus. Control of rear lights by means of pulse-width modulation is also explained in great detail.