EP2745631A2 - Method for addressing lamp operating devices - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for controlling at least one lamp, comprising at least one operating device for operating the lamp, wherein the operating device has a first interface and said interface is connected to a control device and to other operating devices, wherein the operating device operates the lamp according to the control signals received via the first interface, and the operating device has at least one further interface for connection of a sensor, in particular a brightness sensor, and a configuration element, which is connected to the further interface of one operating device and which transmits configuration information to the operating device, wherein the configuration information contains address information and the configuration element produces the address information on the basis of a received radio signal.

Description

Method for addressing illuminant devices

The invention relates to a method for controlling lighting device according to the preamble of claim 1. In addition, the present invention relates

Invention, a lighting system for controlling at least two lamps according to the preamble of claim 2 or 17. Technical field and state of the art

Lighting control and lighting management systems have become an integral part of modern lighting solutions

established. Light source operating devices of modern design, such as electronic ballasts for gas discharge lamps or operating devices for light-emitting diodes usually have interfaces via which external control commands can be transmitted to the operating device. Thus, by appropriate control signals, for example, a desired luminous intensity (dimming level) of the bulb

be set.

In the lighting industry have been various standards for the control of lighting equipment

developed, which differ in their complexity. Technologically most advanced are digital solutions, where the light source operating device has a digital interface, via the digital

Control commands from a control unit to

Bulb operating device can be sent. The

Communication can be bidirectional, ie the light source operating device can not only be receivers of signal commands, but also as transmitters of signals act. For example, the

 Bulb operating device actively avoids a status report to the control unit when an error occurs. For the transmission of the signals are known from the prior art a variety of ways: So is

Wired transmission (for example, by using the power line) or

Using a pair of wires separate from the power supply line) and wirebound

Transmission (eg radio, infrared) possible.

As an example of the control of

 Lamp operating devices should be referred to the so-called DSI technology (Digital Serial Interface) and the so-called DALI protocol (digitally adressable lighting interface). The DALI standard becomes more extensive

digital command set provided for communication with the Leuchtmittelbetriebsgerat. In a DALI-compliant lighting system are in addition to the

 Leuchtmittelbetriebsgerat with digital interface an associated bus device including a digital control unit necessary. In many cases, the user wants one less

Sophisticated technology that is a bit cheaper, but nonetheless provides the essential functionality. Thus, operating devices are known from the prior art, in which at the digital

Interface (control input) either a digital signal or a generated by means of a mains voltage supplied button signal can be created. If the user does not want the digital peripherals

As an option, the digital control input of the operating device can be controlled by pressing the button.

For example, the duration and the

Repetition rate of the button operation evaluated as a signal for switching on and / or off or for brightness control (dimming). An example of such a

Operating device to whose digital control input a signal generated by means of a mains voltage supplied with a button or switch is present signal is disclosed for example in DE 297 24 657. Defining a dimming scenario with appropriate values for dimming, fade-on and fade-off times is not easy in practice, as the

Switching behavior of the operating device strongly of the

depending on the specific application. So in hospital corridors, for example, by standards

prescribed that a certain residual brightness must always be present even at night, even if no movement was detected over a certain period of time. On the other hand, in a staircase of a private residential complex, the lighting can be switched off relatively quickly at night, after 'peace has returned'. The number of times motion detection occurs and the time between two

consecutive motion detection can vary widely: The motion detector in an underground car park 'in ¹ rush hours' very often when the underground car park is heavily frequented (for example, in the morning at work and in the evening at the end of work), while in quieter times For example, in the low hours of night relatively rarely a motion signal is triggered.

State-of-the-art control gear only has a dimming scenario; the definition of the dimming scenario with the individual dimming parameters takes place during the dimming scenario

Production of the operating device or during installation shortly before commissioning, for example by means of

Programming, and can not be changed during operation.

When setting the dimming scenario, two aspects should now be considered as a priority: On the one hand, to

to save as much energy as possible, the

Bulbs as short time as possible and only if they

really necessary to be in operation. On the other hand, rapidly successive switching on and off operations with a short turn-on and turn-off time are to be avoided, since this can have a life-shortening effect on the lighting means.

Presentation of the invention

The object of the invention is the control of

To improve lighting equipment. In particular, the requirements of energy efficiency and protection of the lamp should be taken into account.

The stated object of the invention is solved by the features of the independent claims. The dependent ones

Claims further develop the central idea in a particularly advantageous manner. According to the invention, a method for the control of electronically controlled light source operating devices is proposed. This method is used to control at least one light source, wherein the light source is operated by an operating device, the operating devices via a first interface with a control device and optionally connected to other operating devices, wherein the operating device corresponding to the over -the first

Interface received control signals operates the bulb, the operating device at least one more

 Interface for connecting a sensor, in particular a brightness sensor comprises, a

Configuration element, which to the other

Interface of an operating device is connected and which a configuration information to the

Operating device transmitted, the

Configuration information an address information

includes and the configuration element the

Address information generated due to a received radio signal.

 Typical examples of such

Bulb operating device are electronic

Ballasts (ECG) for gas discharge lamps or

Operating equipment for organic or inorganic

LEDs.

The invention also relates to a control device for lighting means, for, implementation of such

Process is designed. Further advantages, features and characteristics of the present invention will now be explained with reference to the two appended drawings. Figure 1 shows an arrangement of one

Leuchtmittelbetriebsgerat with a motion detector.

Figure 1 shows a schematic representation

Illumination system 10 comprising a known

Motion detector 1, an electronic

 Leuchtmittelbetriebsgerat 2, as well as a connected to an output 3 bulbs 4. In 4 bulbs can in principle be any other bulbs, such as gas discharge lamps or order

organic or inorganic light-emitting diodes. The illustrated Leuchtmittelbetriebsgerat 2 has' 3 connections PE, L, N, with the earth, the phase conductor and the

Neutral are kontäktierbar. The operating device 2 also has a first interface with the

Connections Dl and D2.

This can be designed so that digital commands can be transmitted to the operating device via these connections, for example. In accordance with the DALI standard protocol or

Operating device can send signals. , In this case, the operating device can be connected via the first interface with a DALI control unit. Optionally, the two terminals Dl and D2 may be formed so that signals through the supply voltage such as the

 Mains voltage or push button signals are transmitted. In the illustrated example, the terminal Dl is connected to the neutral N of the power supply 5. Between the other terminal D2 of the operating device 2 and the phase conductor L of the power supply 5 is a

commercial motion detector 1 switched. Essentially two different signals can now be present at the control input D2, namely one for the detection of a movement by the motion detector 1 and a signal different therefrom in the event that no movement is detected on the motion detector 1. in the

The following example is available:

If the motion detector 1 detects a movement, it closes the connection between the phase conductor L and the connection D2 briefly, so that the control input D2 of the

Signal level of the phase conductor L is applied. In the other case, if the motion detector 1 detects no movement, the connection between the phase conductor L and the terminal D2 is interrupted, so that no voltage is present at the terminal D2. Of course, there are other definitions or

Codings of the motion signal possible.

It is for the evaluation and optimal use of the control signals received via the first interface

advantageous if each operating device has an address

can be assigned. It can also several

 Operating devices have the same address and are thus grouped together.

The operating device 2 also has a further interface with the terminals D3 and D4. For example, a further

Brightness sensor or other sensor or even a signal from another operating device or control unit can be received. It may also be possible that signals can be sent via this further interface. The respective use or usage of this additional interface can be programmable. At this further interface can now be a

Configuration element to be connected, which provides configuration information to the operating device

wherein the configuration information includes address information and the configuration item receives the address information based on a received one of

Radio signal generated.

The configuration element may comprise a memory, which is preferably non-volatile and several times

can be described.

Via the further interface a unidirectional or bidirectional communication between the operating device and the configuration element are made possible.

The operating device can be set to an addressing mode via the first interface. The

Configuration element may include means for detecting

Have radio signals and the operating device can receive from the configuration element, the address information when the operating device has been placed in the addressing mode and the configuration element detects a radio signal. The configuration element can have means for evaluating radio signals and the operating device can receive the address information from the configuration element. The configuration element can be used in evaluation of

Radio signals transmit the address information either directly to the operating device or self-generate when the operating device has been placed in the addressing mode. The variant in which the configuration element receives the assignment of an address directly via the radio signal (ie encoded as a data record by means of the radio signal transmission) and further transmits the address information directly to the operating device in evaluation of the radio signals offers, for example, for use in systems without return channel to the Control unit (ie with a unidirectional

Execution of the first interface, e.g. in a digital broadcast control such as DSI or a button control) an advantageous possibility of Adressvergäbe.

The configuration element can have means for evaluating radio signals, and the operating device receives the address information from the configuration element.

 Furthermore, the configuration element can set the operating device in an addressing mode, and if the

Operating device has been placed in the addressing mode, in the evaluation of the radio signals, the address information either transferred directly to the operating device or self-generate.

The configuration element can optionally also itself

Send radio signals, for example, to confirm the reception of a radio signal. Thus, for example, the receipt of a transmitted address or the assignment of an address can be confirmed. Thus, a bidirectional data transmission via radio signals between the configuration element and the remote control can be done. The configuration element can via the radio signal

additionally receive control information, and depending on this control information change the operation of the light source according to the newly acquired configuration information.

The radio signals can be transmitted by means of a standardized transmission such as WLAN, Bluetooth, Zigbee, GPRS or UMTS. The radio signals can be from a

Hand transmitter to be transmitted. Such a handheld transmitter can be used as a programming device with radio transmission for the

Ädressvergabe be trained or by one

normal mobile device such as a

Cellular phone are formed, which has the possibility of transmission with WLAN, Bluetooth, Zigbee, GPRS or UMTS.

The lighting means may be an organic or inorganic LED or a gas discharge lamp

 (Fluorescent lamp, high-pressure gas discharge lamp) act.

When replacing an operating device, the

Address information as well as optionally determined

Operating data are transmitted via the configuration element of the exchanged to the new operating equipment to be used.

Via the further interface, a power supply of the configuration element by the operating device.

In addition to the configuration element, a sensor can additionally be connected to the further interface. The configuration element can also be connected instead of a sensor to the other interface.

The configuration element can be marked in color.

 The operation of the lamp by the operating device may additionally depends on a by the

Preset configuration element

Configuration information done.

The configuration element can be connected to the additional interface in addition to a sensor or instead of a sensor.

The radio signal can also be generated by means of a remote control, making a passive and therefore also

inexpensive receiver in the configuration element is sufficient.

The hand-held transmitter can be a strong radio signal

aligned radio lobe to create as little as possible

 To address operating devices in the room. Furthermore, this remote control can have a WLAN or cellular connection with a DALI control unit (eg arranged in a control cabinet).

In order to address the operating devices accordingly, the DALI control unit can connect the operating devices to one

Addressing mode and then the DALI

Control unit all operating devices continuously or

interrogate repeatedly. Now, if the technician directs the transmitter to a lamp with operating device, a weak radio signal is emitted and slowly amplified. As soon as a configuration element as receiver receives this radio signal, this information is transmitted by the

Configuration element to the operating device and forwarded by the operating device via the first interface to the DALI control unit. Additionally or alternatively, the operating device can change the brightness of the light source. This is the light or the

Operating device identified and the operating device can be assigned an address, which also the DALI

Control unit is known. Thus, by means of a

 Radio signal (here a remote control) are assigned an address to each operating device.

In addition to the addressing, the operating device can also control the operation of the luminous means in accordance with a configuration element

Change configuration information.

For example, the following changes are possible:

- Change of the brightness value in emergency lighting mode

- Locking or unlocking the dimming mode in

 emergency lighting

 - Change of controller parameters for the

 Illuminant mode (rated current, heating power)

 - Change of behavior when connecting sensors to one of the interfaces

 - Change or extension of the control signals

 (Command set)

 - Renewal (update) of the control software (firmware) of the

Operating device or at least the

Interface control of the operating device - Change of shutdown thresholds or

 Error detection thresholds (e.g., for the

 Illuminant operation, an interface or the supply)

 - Modification of dimming scenarios with appropriate values for the dimming levels, fade-on and fade-off times

 - Change of individual values for dim levels, fade-on and fade-off times

 Change of the drainage behavior (eg shortening of the preheating time or skipping of the preheating time,

 Shortening the ignition phase)

The operating device can also be used on the basis of the newly acquired

Configuration information to change its functionality.

For example, a change of controller parameters for the lighting mode means that the type of lamp to be operated is changed or even changed

Operating data for the already connected lamp type can be specified. For example, the

 Rated current or heating power (this may affect the heating current and / or the heating voltage) change. A

Changing the control parameters, however, can also mean, for example, that limit values or the feedback control behavior are adjusted for a temperature limitation. The change in the heating power in the preheating operation, for example, by a change in the preheating time (while maintaining the transmitted heat output in a certain

Time window). An adaptation of control parameters or the AblaufVerhaltens can also be an increased

Compatibility with other installed control gear. For example, thus, a defect in a new

Operating equipment are used, which actually a more efficient preheating with a shorter preheating time

allows. However, in order to enable a uniform and simultaneous start of all operating devices, the new operating device can be assigned a longer preheating time via the configuration element, which corresponds to the preheating time of the already installed operating devices.

The configuration element can be used by the user,

For example, a luminaire manufacturer, also allow greater flexibility, for example, in test measurements. By the possible change of the AblaufVerhaltens or also the change of shutdown thresholds or

Error detection thresholds can be a faster sequence of test measurements or even a simpler one

 Test measuring setup, for example, using a

Replacement load instead of the actual bulbs, be ^' light. The configuration item can be used to set

 Configuration information also have multiple DIP switches or jumper (jumper). It can do that

Configuration element, for example, either according to the selected switch positions of the DIP switches read the corresponding configuration information from its memory and transmitted to the operating device, or it can read the operating device directly the selected switch positions (these could be, for example, through). It may also be possible to read out data (operating data) from the operating device via the configuration element in order to then change it and transfer it back to the operating device in a modified form. This can be done for example via a programming device, which can read the memory of the configuration element and change or rewrite. In this way, a user can make a change to an operating device, without the operating device must be removed or a

Programming device must be connected directly to the operating device. In addition, the configuration element can also be permanently connected to the operating device.

The configuration element may for example be designed as a plug or socket, which at the same time can achieve a mechanically stable connection to the operating device (in particular the housing of the operating device) and a reliable contact with the further interface of the operating device. The

Configuration element can also have a connection for one

Computer interface, for example, a USB port, a Firewire port or an eSATA port. If such a connection for a

Computer interface is available, that can

Configuration element by the user simply connected to a computer and there stored data (operating data) can be read from the configuration element, be changed or transferred from the computer to the configuration element. Thus, a simple readout and / or predetermining data for the configuration element via a computer can be made possible. Thus, a method for controlling

allows at least one light source, wherein the

Illuminant is operated by an operating device, the operating devices via a first interface with a controller and other operating devices is connected, wherein the operating device according to the control interface receives the control signals received via the first interface, the operating device at least one more

Interface for connecting a sensor, in particular a brightness sensor comprises, a

 Configuration element, which to the other

Interface of an operating device is connected and which a configuration information to the

Operating device transmitted, the

Configuration information an address information

includes and the configuration element the

Address information generated due to a received radio signal. Thus, a lighting system is also possible, comprising at least one operating device for operating the lighting device, wherein the operating device has a first

Has interface and this interface is connected to a controller and optionally with other operating devices, wherein the operating device operates in accordance with the received control signals via the first interface, the operating device with a

Configuration element is connected, which is a

Configuration information to the operating device

transmitted, the configuration information a

Address information includes and the configuration element the address information due to a received

Radio signal generated. The configuration element can also in the

Operating device may be arranged and receive radio signals at least. In summary, the invention discloses an improved addressing of a light-emitting device operating device, which is characterized in that the address assignment can take place without direct contact or even opening of a luminaire.

Claims

Claims : 1. A method for controlling at least one Bulbs, where  the light source is operated by a control gear,  the operating device via a first interface with a control unit and optionally with others  Operating equipment is connected, the  Operating gear according to the first  Interface received control signals that  Operates bulbs,  the operating device at least one more  Interface for connecting a sensor,  in particular a brightness sensor, comprising, a configuration element which is connected to the further interface of an operating device and which transmits configuration information to the operating device,  wherein the configuration information is a  Includes address information and that  Configuration element generates the .Adressinformation due to a received radio signal. 2. Lighting system for controlling at least one light source, comprising  at least one operating device for operating the lighting device, wherein the operating device has a first interface and this interface with a control device and optionally with others Operating equipment is connected, wherein the operating device operates the light source according to the control signals received via the first interface,  the operating device at least one more  Interface for connecting a sensor,  in particular a brightness sensor, comprising, a configuration element which is connected to the further interface of an operating device and which transmits configuration information to the operating device,  wherein the configuration information is a  Includes address information and that  Configuration element generates the address information due to a received radio signal. 3. Lighting system according to claim 2, characterized in that the configuration element has a memory, which is preferably non-volatile and can be described several times. 4. Beleüchtungssystem according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that over the further Interface a unidirectional or bidirectional communication between the operating device and the Configuration element is enabled. 5. Lighting system according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the operating device can be placed over the first interface in an addressing mode. 6. Lighting system according to claim 5, characterized in that the configuration element comprises means for detecting radio signals and that the operating device of the configuration element the Address information is obtained when the operating device has been set to the addressing mode and the Configuration element detects a radio signal. 7. Lighting system according to claim 5, characterized in that  the configuration element means for the evaluation of Has radio signals and that the operating device receives the address information from the configuration element, - The configuration element in evaluation of the radio signals, the address information either directly to the operating device further transmits or self-generated when the Control gear has been set to addressing mode. 8. Lighting system according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the configuration element comprises means for evaluating radio signals and that the operating device of the configuration element the Obtaining address information, the configuration element can set the operating device in an addressing mode, and when the operating device has been placed in the addressing mode, in evaluation of the radio signals the Address information either directly transmits to the operating device or self-generated. 9. Lighting system according to one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that the configuration element via the radio signal in addition control information can receive, and depending on these Control information the operation of the bulb changes according to the newly acquired configuration information. 10. Lighting system according to one of claims 2 to 9, characterized in that the radio signals are transmitted by means of a standardized transmission such as LAN, Bluetooth or Zigbee. 11. Lighting system according to one of claims 2 to 10, characterized in that the lighting means is an organic or inorganic LED or a gas discharge lamp (fluorescent lamp, High-pressure gas discharge lamp) is. 12. Lighting system according to one of claims 2 to 11, characterized in that when replacing a Operating equipment specific operating data on the Configuration element can be transferred from the exchanged to the new operating equipment to be used. 13. Lighting system according to one of claims 2 to 12, characterized in that on the other Interface an energy supply of the Configuration element is done by the operating device. 14. Lighting system according to one of claims 2 to 13, characterized in that the configuration element is connected in addition to a sensor to the further interface. 15. Lighting system according to one of claims 2 to 13, characterized in that the configuration element is connected instead of a sensor to the further interface. 16. Lighting system according to one of claims 2 to 15, characterized in that the configuration element is marked in color. 17. Lighting system for controlling at least one light source, comprising  at least one operating device for operating the lighting device, wherein the operating device has a first interface and this interface with a control device and optionally with others  Operating equipment is connected,  wherein the operating device operates the light source according to the control signals received via the first interface,  the operating device is connected to a configuration element which transmits configuration information to the operating device,  wherein the configuration information is a  Includes address information and that Configuration element generates the address information due to a received radio signal. 18. Lighting system according to claim 17, characterized in that the operating device via the first. Interface can be placed in an addressing mode. 19. Lighting system according to claim 18, characterized in that the configuration element comprises means for detecting radio signals and that the operating device of the configuration element the Address information is obtained when the operating device has been set to the addressing mode and the Configuration element detects a radio signal.