Carleader Develops Automatic Day Night CCD Vehicle Camera for Changing Road and Lighting Conditions

A Vehicle Camera Designed Around Real Driving Conditions. Carleader Develops Automatic Day Night CCD Vehicle Camera for Changing Road and Lighting Conditions. The Automatic Day Night CCD Vehicle Camera with IR-Cut and 140 degree Wide Angle is positioned around a practical challenge in commercial vehicle surveillance: lighting conditions can change continuously while a vehicle is operating. By combining a CDS light sensor, automatic IR-Cut switching, motorized auto shutter, 140° wide-angle coverage and 11 IR LEDs, Carleader’s CL-829AS provides a more adaptive approach to Vehicle Camera design. Its CVBS/AHD options, IP69K protection and aluminum alloy housing further support integration into truck, bus, trailer and fleet monitoring applications. 

When Vehicle Cameras Need to Adapt to Changing Light

A Vehicle Camera does not always operate under consistent lighting. A truck may leave a bright outdoor road and immediately enter a tunnel, move from daylight into nighttime operation, or experience strong changes in illumination when passing through urban and industrial areas. For this reason, automatic image adjustment can be particularly useful in Commercial Vehicle Camera Systems. Rather than using one fixed imaging condition throughout the day, the Carleader CL-829AS combines several automatic functions to respond to changes in ambient light. The camera integrates a CDS sensor, automatic IR-Cut system and motorized auto shutter, creating a camera solution designed around changing real-world vehicle operating conditions.

CDS Sensor and IR-Cut Create Automatic Day/Night Switching

One of the main features of this Automatic Day Night CCD Vehicle Camera is its automatic switching system. The built-in CDS light sensor detects changes in surrounding light levels, while the IR-Cut mechanism switches the camera between daytime and nighttime operating modes. This helps the camera transition automatically instead of requiring the vehicle operator or installer to manually change the camera mode. For Truck Cameras, Rear View Cameras and Vehicle Surveillance Cameras, this function is particularly relevant when vehicles operate continuously across different times of day.

The system is designed to respond to situations such as:

• Bright sunlight
• Outdoor-to-indoor lighting changes
• Tunnel entrances and exits
• Day-to-night transitions
• Nighttime driving

This gives the camera a different positioning from a basic fixed-parameter vehicle camera.

Motorized Auto Shutter for Dynamic Lighting Conditions

Another distinguishing feature is the built-in motorized auto shutter. During vehicle operation, the amount of available light can change quickly. The motorized shutter automatically adjusts according to the surrounding lighting conditions, helping the camera adapt when the vehicle moves between different environments. For fleet operators, this can be useful because the same Fleet Monitoring Camera may need to operate throughout an entire working shift rather than under one stable lighting condition.

140° Wide Angle for Rear and Surrounding Vehicle Monitoring

The CL-829AS uses a 2.8mm lens with a 140° viewing angle, providing broad coverage for rear and surrounding vehicle monitoring. A wide-angle Truck Camera can help cover a larger area behind or around a commercial vehicle, making the camera suitable for rear-view monitoring and other exterior surveillance positions. The 140° configuration also gives system integrators another option when designing multi-camera layouts for trucks, buses, trailers and other commercial vehicles.

11 IR LEDs Extend Nighttime Monitoring Capability

Automatic day/night switching is supported by 11 infrared LEDs for nighttime operation. When ambient illumination becomes low, the camera can switch to its nighttime mode and use infrared illumination to support monitoring. The specified minimum illumination is 0.1 LUX, making the camera suitable for applications where vehicle monitoring continues after dark. This combination of CCD imaging, IR-Cut switching and infrared LEDs positions the product as a practical Day Night Vehicle Camera for commercial transportation and fleet surveillance.

AHD and CVBS Options for Different Vehicle Video Systems

Compatibility is another consideration when replacing or upgrading a vehicle camera.

The CL-829AS supports CVBS, AHD720P and AHD1080P video configurations, allowing the appropriate version to be selected according to the existing monitor, DVR or MDVR system.

For fleet integrators, this means the Commercial Vehicle Camera can be incorporated into different generations of vehicle video systems instead of being limited to one signal format.

The camera also supports PAL/NTSC and mirror/non-mirrored image configurations, providing additional flexibility for different vehicle installations.

Built for Exterior Commercial Vehicle Applications

A vehicle-mounted camera needs to handle considerably harsher conditions than a standard indoor surveillance camera.

The CL-829AS uses an aluminum alloy housing and an IP69K waterproof rating, making it suitable for exterior vehicle installation and demanding commercial transportation environments.

Its operating temperature is specified at -20°C to +75°C with RH95% maximum, while the storage temperature range is -30°C to +85°C.

This makes the camera suitable for applications involving trucks, buses, trailers and other vehicles exposed to outdoor conditions.

From Rear View Camera to Fleet Monitoring Camera

Although the product can be used as an Automatic Rear View Camera, its application is not limited to a single vehicle position.

According to the product application information, the camera can be used for:

• Truck Rear View Monitoring
• Commercial Vehicle Surveillance
• Fleet Monitoring
• Bus & Coach Monitoring
• Trailer Monitoring
• Nighttime Vehicle Monitoring

It can also be integrated with compatible MDVR and DVR systems, allowing it to become part of a multi-camera vehicle surveillance solution.

For example, a fleet vehicle could combine a front-facing camera, side cameras, rear view camera and additional monitoring channels through an MDVR platform, while the CL-829AS provides a dedicated wide-angle monitoring view.