ACCD-ALS

What the ACCD-ALS does on an outdoor screen

The Peerless-AV ACCD-ALS is an ambient light sensor extender, a small black accessory that lets an outdoor display judge daylight from a different spot than its own built-in sensor. Brightness on high-brightness outdoor screens depends on the light the display reads. When the extender is connected, it overrides the built-in ambient light sensor, so the screen follows the readings from the extender instead.

The package contains the ALS extender and printed instructions, supplied as one pack. It has a 182.88 cm (72-inch) cable, which gives installers room to route the sensor away from the display body.

Why sensor placement matters on outdoor installations

A built-in sensor sits where the enclosure or bracket puts it. On a wall-mounted screen under a canopy or beside a tree, that position can be in shadow for part of the day, so the display may dim while the surroundings are still bright, or stay bright at dusk. Moving the sensor to a more open spot gives the display a reading closer to the real light conditions the audience sees.

Typical positions to assess include a clear spot on the enclosure edge, a bracket out in the open, or a location clear of building overhangs and planting. Check the cable route before drilling or fixing anything, because the 72-inch length limits how far the sensor can sit from the display.

Compatible displays and where they fit in Qatar

The extender is listed for three families of Peerless-AV products: the Xtreme High Bright outdoor displays XHB554, XHB653 and XHB754; the outdoor digital menu boards KOF555-1, KOF555-2 and KOF555-3; and the smart city kiosks KOP55XHB, KOP55XHB-S, KOP55XHB2 and KOP55XHB2-S.

• Outdoor advertising and wayfinding: a high-brightness screen on a Doha street frontage or at a mall entrance in West Bay or Lusail, where a shaded sensor could misjudge the sunlit approach.
• Menu boards: a drive-through or food court menu board in Al Sadd or The Pearl that must stay readable through the bright afternoon and then dim after dark.
• Smart city kiosks: a public information kiosk at a transport hub or government plaza, where a sensor placed away from nearby structures keeps the screen comfortable for visitors.

What to plan before ordering

Confirm the exact display model before ordering, because compatibility is listed only for the models above. If your screen is a different Peerless-AV model, or a product from another brand, ask the SmartRooms Qatar team to check compatibility before you request a quote. The source data does not state an operating temperature range for the accessory itself, so confirm the installation environment with the team, particularly where summer temperatures can rise above 45°C and dust storms are common.

Plan the mounting with a free site survey, since the cable length and sensor position affect the bracket and cable route. The accessory is sold as a single pack, so list the quantity you need when requesting a quote. The product carries the manufacturer's one-year limited warranty.

Send SmartRooms Qatar the display or kiosk model and the intended mounting location, then request a quote. Quotations are usually issued within one working day, and we can work with your purchase order or a government tender through Monaqasat.