Scan Tool Data Definitions: Data

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Data
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Backlight Dimming:Β  The scan tool displays the duty cycle of the pulse width modulated (PWM) signal distributed by the BCM to the PWM controlled I/P backlighting based on the position of the I/P dimmer switch, thumbwheel. The scan tool displays 0 percent when the headlamp switch is in the AUTO position and the daytime running lamps (DRL) are ON or the I/P dimmer switch is in the FULL DIM position. The scan tool displays approximately 85 percent when either the low beam headlamps or park lamps are activated and the I/P dimmer switch is in the FULL BRIGHT position.

Battery Voltage:Β  The scan tool displays the battery system voltage received by the module.

Dimming Input:Β  The scan tool displays the voltage value indicating the position of the I/P dimmer switch, thumbwheel. The scan tool displays 4 volts when the headlamp switch is in the AUTO position and the daytime running lamps (DRL) are ON or the I/P dimmer switch is in the FULL DIM position. The scan tool displays 0 volts when either the park lamps or the headlamps are turned ON and the I/P dimmer switch is in the FULL BRIGHT position.

Dimming Level:Β  The scan tool displays the duty cycle of the pulse width modulated (PWM) signal distributed by the BCM to the interior lighting circuits. The scan tool displays 0 percent when the interior lamps illumination is OFF. The scan tool displays 100 percent when the interior lamp illumination is at full intensity.

Indicator Dimming:Β  The scan tool displays the duty cycle of the pulse width modulated (PWM) signal distributed by the BCM to the PWM controlled I/P backlighting based on the position of the I/P dimmer switch, thumbwheel. The scan tool displays 1.2 percent when the headlamp switch is in the AUTO position and the daytime running lamps (DRL) are ON or the I/P dimmer switch is in the FULL DIM position. The scan tool displays 100 percent when either the headlamps or park lamps are activated and the I/P dimmer switch is in the FULL BRIGHT position.

Light Sensor:Β  The scan tool displays the output voltage of the ambient light sensor based on the intensity of light detected. As the light intensity increases, the sensor displayed voltage decreases. In the LIGHT state, a low voltage, not less than 1.75 volts, is present and the DRL will be ON. In the DARK state, a high voltage, up to 4.9 volts, is present and the headlamps will be ON.

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