Use a brightness sensor: If your sign has one, set predefined levels for automatic adjustment based on ambient lighting conditions

To keep your LED sign’s brightness optimized for different lighting conditions, using a brightness sensor can automatically adjust levels based on ambient light. In this guide, we’ll show you how to set predefined brightness levels in ViPlex Express for automatic adjustment using a brightness sensor.

Table of Contents

1. Accessing the Brightness Adjustment Settings
2. Setting Up the Brightness Levels
3. Configuring the Brightness Mapping Table
4. Adding Time Slots and Saving Changes

1. Accessing the Brightness Adjustment Settings

First, open ViPlex Express and make sure you are connected to your LED screen:

• Navigate to the Terminal Control option located at the top of the screen.
• Click on Brightness Adjustment. Ensure your connection is active before proceeding.
  

2. Setting Up the Brightness Levels

Once connected, follow these steps to set up the brightness levels:

• Change the mode to Smart for automatic adjustment based on ambient light.
• Click on the Brightness Mapping Table option.
  
  

3. Configuring the Brightness Mapping Table

To adjust the settings:

• Click on the Paintbrush icon to clear the brightness levels.
• Click on Quick Subsection to start adjusting the brightness values.
• Adjust the following values according to your preferences:
• Max Ambient Brightness: 15,000
• Min Ambient Brightness: 500
• Max Screen Brightness: 100
• Min Screen Brightness: 20
• Number of Subsections: 10
• Click OK, then click OK again.
  
  

4. Adding Time Slots and Saving Changes

To finalize the setup:

• Click the plus sign (+) again to add another time slot.
• Click on Auto.
• Adjust the following values according to your preferences:
• Repeat: every day
• Execution Time: 00:00:00
• Validity Range: set the desired date range
• Click Add, then Add.
  
  

After configuring these settings:

• Click Apply to save all changes.
  
  

By following these steps, your LED sign will automatically adjust its brightness based on ambient lighting conditions, ensuring optimal visibility and energy efficiency.