DE102017131008A1 - Modular system and processor module - Google Patents

Abstract

Modular system, - set up for power supply and / or control of LED and / or OLED bulbs, - with a base module (4, 32), - wherein the base module, a power supply base module (4) and / or a controller base module ( 32), and wherein the base module (4, 32) has a processor interface (6, 34) and a slot (8, 36) for inserting a processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62) having a microcontroller (52) , 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76), and with a first processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) in that the first processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) can be inserted into the slot (8, 36) with the processor interface (6, 34 ) and adapted for input signal processing of input signals according to a first control standard.

Description

The present invention relates to a modular system, configured for the power supply and / or control of LED and / or OLED lighting means, and a processor module for such a modular system.

LED bulbs and OLED bulbs are coupled with control systems or power supplies, which supply the LED bulbs and OLED bulbs with the respective required operating voltage and the respective required operating current.

A variety of control standards are known for controlling LED lamps and OLED lamps, such as DALI (IEC 62386), KNX, DMX (eg DMX512), Modbus, Ethernet, 1-10 Volt, ZigBee, Z-Wave, KNX-RF , Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11), I ² C, CAN or the like. In addition, further manufacturer-specific standards are currently being developed in the context of smart home applications.

Commercially available controllers and power supply units have standard-specific hardware, so that a company specializing in lighting systems and lighting concepts must stock standard-individual power supplies and controllers for each standard used by its end customers. The resulting, comprehensive inventory is associated with high costs. It may also happen that, as far as a standard is further developed, this may no longer be downward compatible, and thus parts of the stock can be almost worthless.

On the customer side, there is the disadvantage that as far as an end customer switches his system from one standard to another standard, an exchange of all standard-specific power supplies and controllers is required, which in turn is associated with high costs.

Against this background, the present invention is based on the technical problem to provide a modular system and a processor module for such a modular system, which does not have the disadvantages described above or at least to a lesser extent, and in particular a reduced, cost-effective storage in a simultaneously comprehensive offer current control standards and also enables a more cost-effective control standard conversion on the customer side.

The above-described technical problem is solved in each case by a modular system according to claim 1 and a processor module according to claim 11. Further embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims and the description below.

According to a first aspect, the invention relates to a modular system, configured for the power supply and / or control of LED and / or OLED lighting, with a base module, wherein the base module is a power supply base module and / or a controller base module and wherein the Basic module has a processor interface and a slot for inserting a microprocessor having a processor module, and having a first processor module, wherein the first processor module inserted into the slot, connectable to the processor interface and adapted for input signal processing of input signals to a first control standard.

The base module can therefore be adapted by inserting the processor module in the slot to the first control standard to be used. If the control standard is to be changed, the processor module can be removed and the base module reused with another processor module.

In addition, the modular system offers the maintenance-technical advantage that, in the event of a defect, the base unit and the processor module can be replaced independently of each other.

The processor interface can be set up to supply power to the processor module. Thus, the processor module, as soon as it is inserted into the base module, supplied via the processor interface with the required operating voltage and the required operating current.

Alternatively or additionally, the processor interface can have a digital data bus or be a digital data bus, such a digital data bus being set up to connect a microcontroller of the base unit to the microcontroller of the processor module.

Alternatively or additionally, the processor interface can be set up by the processor module for direct activation of an output stage of the base module that can be coupled to one or more light sources.

The processor module of the modular system can be set up such that it can be used both in the slot of a power supply base module and in the slot of a controller base module and can optionally be used with the power supply base module or the controller base module.

In the present case, when talking about a controller or a controller base module, such a controller or the controller base module are in particular configured to be supplied with a supply or operating voltage via an external power supply, which is a DC voltage or a DC voltage AC voltage can act. The controller or the controller base module may have integrated voltage conditioning in order to supply a supply voltage to a microcontroller and / or the processor module.

In particular, the controller or the controller base module has no device for galvanic network separation.

The controller may be configured to be directly powered by a mains voltage, wherein the mains voltage within the controller is dimmed and / or switched by phase on or section or pulse width modulation, the controller being used, for example, as a high voltage dimmer.

The controller may be configured to direct a voltage or electrical power provided by an external power supply to an output coupled to one or more LED and / or OLED bulbs, and the output voltage to supply the one or more LED and power supplies / or to control OLED bulbs. For this purpose, the controller may supply the voltage provided by an external power supply, e.g. be adjusted by means of a controllable constant current source or by pulse width modulation for the operation of the one or more LED and / or OLED bulbs.

If in this case is spoken by a power supply or a power supply base module, such a power supply is in particular adapted to be coupled to a mains voltage of 230V AC (AC voltage). Such a power supply or the power supply base module is further adapted in particular to transform a network-side input voltage into a lower output voltage and rectified, the lower, rectified output voltage provided on the output side for the supply of one or more LED and / or OLED bulbs becomes. The processor module accommodated in a slot of the power supply base module can therefore serve to control the output voltage of the power supply. For example, the processor module can be set up to control an output stage of the power supply base module which can be coupled directly to LED and / or OLED lighting means. Such an output stage can in particular be set up to process an output voltage for LED and / or OLED lighting means by pulse width modulation.

According to a further embodiment of the modular system, it is provided that the base module and the processor module are positively and / or non-positively connectable to one another such that the processor module is held exchangeably on the base module. Thus, a cost-effective detachable connection between the processor module and the base module can be formed.

The base module and the processor module can be locked together, for example, by means of a clip connection, wherein a molding element, e.g. in the manner of a hook, engages in an opening or undercut. Two or more clip connections or latching connections can be provided in order to fasten the processor module captively to the base module.

Alternatively or additionally, the base module and the processor module can be connected to one another by means of a screw connection or a plurality of screw connections.

Alternatively or additionally, the base module and the processor module can be connected to one another by means of a pin connection or a plurality of pin connections.

Alternatively or additionally, the base module and the processor module can be fixed to one another by a press connection and / or by friction.

Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that the slot is a recess in a plastic housing of the base module, the size and shape of the recess corresponding to the size and shape of the processor module plus a mounting clearance. The processor module can be accommodated compactly at least partially or completely within the dimensions or an envelope of the base module.

The recess may be an injection molded insert which is an integral part of a housing outer wall of the base module.

The processor module may in turn have a plastic housing that, taken in the recess, terminates substantially flush with the plastic housing of the base module at least in the region of one side. It can be provided that at least two adjoining side walls of the plastic housing of the processor module are substantially flush with adjacent sides of the plastic housing of the base module in case the processor module in the recess is damaged.

The processor module may have a plurality of contact pins arranged for insertion into the interface of the base module to effect electromechanical contacting to the interface.

The interface may be arranged in a bottom region of the recess of the base module in order to protect a contacting region formed between the interface and the processor module from environmental influences and mechanical damage.

According to a further embodiment of the modular system, it can be provided that the base module can be operated with processor modules of different control standards, the modular system having a second processor module which can be inserted into the slot as an alternative to the first processor module, can be connected to the processor interface and be used to process input signals is set up according to a second control standard, wherein the first control standard is different from the second control standard.

Optionally, therefore, the first processor module or the second processor module may be inserted into the slot to render the base module compatible with the first or second controller standard.

According to a further embodiment of the modular system, it can be provided that the base module can be operated with processor modules of different control standards, the modular system having two or more further processor modules, wherein each of the two or more processor modules is adapted for input signal processing of input signals according to a respective further control standard wherein the respective control standard of one of the two or more other processor modules is different from the first control standard and the respective control standard of one of the two or more processor modules is different from the respective control standards of the other of the two or more processor modules, wherein one of the two or more others Processor modules can be used as an alternative to the first processor module in the slot and connectable to the processor interface.

So can with a base module and for example 15 different processor modules 15 various control standards are served.

It may be provided that the base module is a power supply base module, and that, as far as no processor module is included in the slot, the power supply base module is operable as a power supply for powering LED and / or OLED bulbs. Accordingly, the power supply base module, as far as no processor module is included in the slot, as an uncontrolled power supply base module operable.

As far as a processor module is inserted into the slot, the power supply base module is controllable, so that switching on or off or dimming connected LED and / or OLED bulbs can be controlled via the processor module.

According to a further embodiment of the modular system, at least one processor module is provided, which is set up for wireless input signal reception.

Alternatively or additionally, at least one processor module can be provided, which is set up for wired input signal reception.

Alternatively or additionally, at least one base module and / or a processor module can be provided which has a digital bus output for controlling further processor modules.

The modular system may have a plurality of base modules.

Alternatively or additionally, at least one processor module may be provided which has an output for driving one or more amplifiers and / or one or more power control loops for supplying power to one or more LED and / or OLED lighting means.

The base module may have a separate control and / or power supply unit from the processor module, in particular an output stage or the like, which is controllable by the processor module, wherein the drive and / or power supply unit due to control and or control signals of the processor module for outputting an output side Operating power to one or more LED bulbs and / or OLED bulbs set up and the output side with one or more LED bulbs and / or OLED bulbs can be coupled.

Amplifier and power control loop may therefore be an integral part of the base module, so that, due to the modular structure, the processor module side input signal processing is performed separately from the base module-side power supply of the LED and / or OLED bulbs.

At least one processor module can have at least one display or exactly one display for status display.

Alternatively or additionally, at least one processor module can have one or more function keys for programming, for program selection and / or for resetting the processor module. There can be exactly four function keys for program selection and / or for resetting the processor module, namely "Set", "Reset", "+" and "-".

Thus, the processor module can also be adjusted and / or programmable independently of an input signal.

The processor model may have an NFC interface (NFC: Near Field Communication) to provide parameters such as e.g. Dimming curves, addresses, output frequencies, gamma values, output currents, to be transferred wirelessly to the processor module. For example, parameter data records can be stored on an NFC-compatible smartphone or tablet, quickly transferred to the processor module and stored in the processor module.

The NFC-based transfer of parameter data sets allows processor modules to be easily customized according to customer and / or application requirements. Furthermore, the transmission of parameter data sets to the processor modules during the manufacture of processor modules can be simplified.

Furthermore, processor modules can be set up to return to programming mode via NFC-based and therefore wireless signals and / or reset to factory settings. This is particularly advantageous if the processor module is difficult to access, for example integrated in a wall. This allows the processor module to be reset, programmed or supplied with new data even though it is located behind a stretch ceiling or "flush-mounted".

It can be provided that at least one processor module for input signal processing is set up according to a DALI standard (IEC 62386).

Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that at least one processor module for input signal processing is set up according to a KNX standard.

Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that at least one processor module for input signal processing is set up according to a DMX standard, in particular DMX512.

Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that at least one processor module for input signal processing is set up according to a Modbus standard.

Alternatively or additionally, it may be provided that at least one processor module for input signal processing is set up according to an Ethernet standard.

Alternatively or additionally, it may be provided that at least one processor module for input signal processing is set up according to a 1-10 volt standard.

Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that at least one processor module for input signal processing according to a ZigBee standard is set up.

Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that at least one processor module for input signal processing is set up according to a Z-Wave standard.

Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that at least one processor module for input signal processing is set up according to a KNX-RF standard.

Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that at least one processor module for input signal processing according to the Wi-Fi standard is set up (IEEE 802.11).

Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that at least one processor module for input signal processing by pulse width modulation (PWM) is set up.

Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that at least one processor module for input signal processing is set up according to an I ² C standard.

Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that at least one processor module for input signal processing is set up according to a CAN standard.

Alternatively or additionally, it may be provided that at least one processor module for input signal processing is set up from a push-dim circuit.

Alternatively or additionally, it may be provided that at least one processor module for input signal processing is set up according to a Bluetooth standard.

Alternatively or additionally, it can be provided that at least one processor module for input signal processing is set up according to a thread standard.

The processor module may equally be suitable for use in a power supply base unit or a controller base unit.

A plastic housing of the base module can be water and dust protected according to a standard ISO 20653 or DIN EN 60529 with a protection class of IP54, IP55 or higher, in particular IP67.

A plastic housing of the processor module can be water and dust protected according to a standard ISO 20653 or DIN EN 60529 with a protection class of IP54, IP55 or higher, in particular IP67.

The base module and / or the processor module may have a circuit for short-circuit detection. Thus, damage to a light source, the base module and / or the processor module can be prevented as far as e.g. Liquid accumulates in the area of the interface.

The base module may have an adjusting device for setting an operating voltage in order to adapt the base module to the operating voltage of the connected lamps.

The basic module may have an adjusting device for setting an output current in order to adapt the output or outputs which can be coupled to the lighting means to the permissible operating current of the connected lighting means. Thus, an output current in a range of 250mA (milliamps) can be set to 1500 mA.

The base module may have two or more slots, e.g. have exactly two slots, each slot is provided for receiving a processor module. Thus, the base module can be adapted for use with two or more control standards.

The processor module may have a wireless interface, such as a Bluetooth interface, an NFC (Near Field Communication) interface or the like, and a memory to store parameters, e.g. Dimming curves, addresses, output frequencies, gamma values, output currents, to receive and store wirelessly. For example, parameter data records can be stored on an NFC-compatible smartphone or tablet, quickly transferred to the processor module and stored in the processor module.

The memory may, in particular, be a nonvolatile memory, such as EPROM, FLASH or the like.

Due to the wireless transmission of parameter data sets, processor modules can be preset in a simple manner according to customer and / or application. Furthermore, the transmission of parameter data sets to the processor modules during the manufacture of processor modules can be simplified.

Furthermore, processor modules can be set up to be brought back into programming mode via wireless signals and / or reset to factory settings. This is particularly advantageous when the processor module is difficult to access, for example, is integrated in a wall. This allows the processor module to be reset, programmed or supplied with new data even though it is located behind a stretch ceiling or "flush-mounted".

For example, the processor module can be wired to receive standard-specific input signals and also have a wireless interface for storing parameters.

According to a second aspect, the invention relates to a processor module for a modular system according to the invention, comprising a microcontroller having an input interface adapted to receive input signals according to a control standard, having an output interface adapted to establish an electromechanical plug-in connection with the processor interface of the base module in order to make the base module compatible with the control standard of the processor module.

It is understood that all features mentioned in the description of the modular system for a processor module are also possible embodiments of the processor module according to the invention.

Thus, the processor module for input signal processing according to one or more control standards can be set up, in particular selected from the list: DALI, KNX, DMX, DMX512, Modbus, Ethernet, 1-10 volts, Zigbee, Z-Wave, KNX-RF, Wi-Fi , PWM, 12C, CAN, push-dim.

A processor module can be set up to master exactly one single standard and thus be suitable for specific standards for the input signal processing of exactly one standard of the aforementioned list.

Alternatively, a processor module may be configured to handle two or more standards and thus be capable of cross-standard input signal processing of two or more standards of the aforementioned list.

The processor module can have at least one display or exactly one display for status display.

Alternatively or additionally, the processor module may have one or more function keys for programming, for program selection and / or for resetting the processor module. There can be exactly four function keys for program selection and / or for resetting the processor module, namely "Set", "Reset", "+" and "-".

Thus, the processor module can also be adjusted and / or programmable independently of an input signal.

The processor module may have a wireless interface, such as a Bluetooth interface, an NFC (Near Field Communication) interface or the like, and a memory to store parameters, e.g. Dimming curves, addresses, output frequencies, gamma values, output currents, to receive and store wirelessly. For example, parameter data records can be stored on an NFC-compatible smartphone or tablet, quickly transferred to the processor module and stored in the processor module.

The memory may, in particular, be a nonvolatile memory, such as EPROM, FLASH or the like.

Due to the wireless transmission of parameter data sets, processor modules can be preset in a simple manner according to customer and / or application. Furthermore, the transmission of parameter data sets to the processor modules during the manufacture of processor modules can be simplified.

Furthermore, processor modules can be set up to be brought back into programming mode via wireless signals and / or reset to factory settings. This is particularly advantageous when the processor module is difficult to access, for example, is integrated in a wall. This allows the processor module to be reset, programmed or supplied with new data even though it is located behind a stretch ceiling or "flush-mounted".

For example, the processor module can be wired to receive standard-specific input signals and also have a wireless interface for storing parameters.

The processor module may equally be suitable for use in a power supply base unit or a controller base unit.

• 1 ein erfindungsgemäßes modulares System in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von oben;
• 2 das System aus 1 mit montiertem Prozessormodul in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von oben;
• 3 ein weiteres erfindungsgemäßes, modulares System in einer Draufsicht;
• 4 das System aus 3 in einer Seitenansicht;
• 5 das System aus 3 mit montiertem Prozessormodul in einer Draufsicht;
• 6 das System aus 3 mit montiertem Prozessormodul in einer Seitenansicht;
• 7 Funktionseinheiten des Prozessormoduls;
• 8 ein weiteres erfindungsgemäßes, modulares System in einer Draufsicht.

The invention will be described in detail with reference to an exemplary embodiments illustrative drawing. Each show schematically:

• 1 a modular system according to the invention in a perspective view from above;
• 2 the system off 1 with assembled processor module in a perspective view from above;
• 3 another inventive modular system in a plan view;
• 4 the system off 3 in a side view;
• 5 the system off 3 with assembled processor module in a plan view;
• 6 the system off 3 with assembled processor module in a side view;
• 7 Functional units of the processor module;
• 8th another inventive, modular system in a plan view.

1 shows a modular system 2 , The modular system 2 is designed for power supply and control of LED and / or OLED bulbs.

The modular system 2 has a base module 4 , In the present case, it is the base module 4 around a power supply base module 4 ,

The basic module 4 has a processor interface 6 and a slot 8th , The slot 8th is set up for insertion of a processor module having a microcontroller.

A first processor module 10 is part of the modular system 2 , The first processor module 10 is in the slot 8th can be used with the processor interface 6 connectable and set up for input signal processing of processor signals according to a first control standard.

The basic module 4 and the processor module 10 are positively and non-positively connectable with each other so that the processor module 10 interchangeable with the base module 4 is held. Present is between the base module 4 and the processor module 10 a clip connection is formed so that the processor module 10 in which 2 shown, on the base module 4 assembled state, reliable on the base module 4 is held.

To form the clip connection, the base module 4 two recesses 12 on, in the on the processor module 10 formed latch hooks (not shown) engage the processor module 10 on the base module 4 set. Next is a frictional or frictional connection between the processor module 10 and the base module 4 formed by that on the processor module 10 provided, projecting contact pins 14 each within the interface 6 recorded and held in a respective associated recording. In the present case, the processor module 10 sixteen cantilevered contact pins 14 on.

In the present case is the slot 8th a recess 8th in a plastic housing 16 of the base module 4 , The size and shape of the recess 8th is the size and shape of the processor module 10 adapted, wherein the size of the recess exceeds the dimensions of the processor module to a mounting game, so that the processor module 10 reliable inside the slot 8th can be mounted or inserted into the slot.

The processor module 10 In this case, it is set up for input signal processing according to the DALI standard. The basic module 4 however, is operable with other processor modules configured for input signal processing of other control standards. So can the base module 4 by replacing the processor module 10 be adapted by another processor module to a different from the DALI standard control standard, such as ZigBee, Z-Wave or the like.

The modular system can therefore be a second processor module 18 be extended or a second processor module 18 respectively. The second processor module 18 , as in 2 exemplified, is with the processor interface 6 connectable, and for input signal processing of input signals to a second control standard, in this case ZigBee, established. Thus, the first control standard is different from the second control standard, with the base module 4 , depending on the application, by inserting the processor module 10 or the processor module 18 adaptable to the DALI standard or the ZigBee standard.

The processor module 10 is set up here for wired input signal reception. The processor module 18 is set up for wireless input signal reception.

As far as further features for the processor module 10 are specified, these features are the same as on the processor module 18 available to view.

The through the contact pins 14 formed output of the processor module 10 is for driving one or more into the base module 4 integrated amplifiers or power amplifiers for powering one or more LED and / or OLED bulbs set up.

The basic module 4 has one of the processor module 10 separate control and power supply unit 20 whose input is via the processor interface 6 with the processor module 10 can be coupled, wherein the drive and power supply unit 20 as a result of input signals for outputting an output-side operating power to one or more LED lighting means and / or OLED lighting means can be coupled on the output side with one or more LED lighting means and / or OLED lighting means. Next is the separate control and power supply unit 20 for supplying power to the processor module via the processor interface.

The processor module 10 has a display 22 for status display. The processor module 10 has 4 function keys 23 for programming, program selection and / or resetting the processor module 10

The base unit 4 has two terminal strips 24 to be driven bulbs to the base unit 4 or with the base unit 4 to cable.

The terminal strips 24 are in the assembled state of a cable outlets 26 having a lid 28 protected.

The base module has an adjusting device 29 for adjusting an operating voltage in order to adapt the base module to the operating voltage of the connected lamps.

The adjusting device 29 is further adapted to set an output current to adapt the one or more outputs which can be coupled to the light sources to the permissible operating current of the lamps to be connected. Thus, an output current can be set in a range from 250 mA (milliamperes) to 1500 mA.

3 . 4 . 5 and 6 show another modular system 30 , The modular system 30 is designed for power supply and control of LED and / or OLED bulbs.

The modular system 30 has a base module 32 , In the present case, it is the base module 32 around a controller base module 32 ,

The basic module 32 has a processor interface 34 and a slot 36 , The slot 36 is set up for insertion of a processor module having a microcontroller.

A first processor module 38 is part of the modular system 30 , The first processor module 38 is in the slot 36 can be used with the processor interface 34 connectable and set up for input signal processing of processor signals according to a first control standard.

The basic module 32 and the processor module 38 are positively and non-positively connectable with each other so that the processor module 38 interchangeable with the base module 32 is held. Thus, a frictional or frictional connection between the processor module 38 and the base module 32 formed by that on the processor module 38 provided, projecting contact pins 40 each within the processor interface 34 recorded and held in a respective associated recording. In the present case, the processor module 38 sixteen cantilevered contact pins 40 on.

In the present case is the slot 36 a recess 36 in a plastic housing 42 of the base module 32 , The size and shape of the recess 36 is the size and shape of the processor module 38 adjusted, with the size of the recess 36 the dimensions of the processor module 38 exceeds a mounting game, so the processor module 38 reliable inside the slot 36 can be mounted or inserted into the slot.

The basic module 32 has one of the processor module 38 separate power supply unit 44 whose input is via the processor interface 34 with the processor module 38 can be coupled, wherein the power supply unit 44 as a result of input signals for outputting an output-side operating power to one or more LED lamps and / or OLED lamps via terminals 46 with one or more LED bulbs and / or OLED bulbs can be coupled.

The basic module 4 has an exit 47 , which is designated as "Master Bus Signal Out", and a control signal is set up for driving further external components, wherein the output signal from the processor module 38 is produced.

The base module has an input 48 , which is designated by "control signal IN", and to which a cable for transmitting a control signal can be connected.

The base module has an input 50 , which is labeled "Power IN", and to which an operating voltage in a range of 12-230 volts AC or DC can be applied.

The base module has a plurality of outputs 46 in the form of clamps 46 , which are labeled "Power OUT", and where cables can be connected to power LED and / or OLED bulbs.

The processor module 38 is to control the power supply unit 44 with the power supply unit 44 connected.

The entrance 48 is for forwarding input signals to the processor module 38 with the processor interface 34 connected.

A height a of the base module 32 including processor unit 38 is about 24 mm.

A processor module 51 ( 7 ) for a modular system 2 . 30 has a microcontroller 52 , an input interface 54 , which is adapted to receive input signals according to a control standard, and an output interface 56 adapted for establishing an electromechanical plug-in connection with the processor interface of the base module to render the base module compatible with the control standard.

The input interface 54 is configured to provide input to the microcontroller 52 prepare. The output interface is arranged in addition to the mechanical coupling to output signals of the microcontroller 52 prepare for transfer to a power supply unit.

8th shows another modular system 58 that is next to a base module 32 , nine processor modules 60 . 62 . 64 . 66 . 68 . 70 . 72 . 74 . 76 which optionally in the slot 36 can be used. So that may be the base module 32 by replacing the processor module 60 through another processor module 62 . 64 . 66 . 68 . 70 . 72 . 74 . 76 adapted to a tax standard.

The basic module 32 is therefore operable with processor modules of different drive standards, wherein the modular system 58 , next to the processor module 60 eight more processor modules 62 . 64 . 66 . 68 . 70 . 72 . 74 . 76 wherein each of the eight further processor modules is adapted for input signal processing of input signals according to a respective further control standard, wherein the respective control standard of a the eight other processor modules from the control standard of the processor module 60 is different and the respective control standard eight processor modules 62 . 64 . 66 . 68 . 70 . 72 . 74 . 76 from the respective control standards of the other eight processor modules 62 . 64 . 66 . 68 . 70 . 72 . 74 . 76 is different, and being one of the eight other processor modules 62 . 64 . 66 . 68 . 70 . 72 . 74 . 76 alternatively to the processor module 60 in the slot 36 can be used, and with the processor interface 34 is connectable.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

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adjustment

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QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited non-patent literature

• ISO 20653 [0066, 0067]
• DIN EN 60529 [0066, 0067]

Claims (11)

Modular system, - set up for power supply and / or control of LED and / or OLED bulbs, with a base module (4, 32), - wherein the base module is a power supply base module (4) and / or a controller base module (32) and - wherein the base module (4, 32) has a processor interface (6, 34) and a slot (8, 36) for inserting a microprocessor (52) having a processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66 , 68, 70, 72, 74, 76), and with a first processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76), - wherein the first processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) insertable in the slot (8, 36), with the processor interface (6, 34) connectable and adapted for input signal processing of input signals according to a first control standard. Modular system after Claim 1 , characterized in that - the base module (4, 32) and the processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) positively and / or non-positively with each other can be connected such that the processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) is held exchangeably on the base module (4, 32), and / or the slot (8, 36) is a recess (8, 36) in a plastic housing of the base module (4, 32), wherein the size and shape of the recess (8, 36) of the size and shape of the processor module (10, 18, 38 , 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) plus a mounting game. Modular system according to one of Claims 1 or 2 , characterized in that - the base module (4, 32) is operable with processor modules (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) of different drive standards, - the modular system (2, 30, 58) comprises a second processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) which is used as an alternative to the first processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) insertable into the slot (8, 36), connectable to the processor interface (6, 34) and for input signal processing of input signals after one second control standard - wherein the first control standard is different from the second control standard. Modular system one of Claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that - the base module (4, 32) is operable with processor modules (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) of different drive standards, - the modular system (2, 30, 58) comprises two or more further processor modules (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76), each of the two or more Processor modules (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) are arranged for input signal processing of input signals according to a further control standard, - wherein the respective control standard one of the two or more other processor modules (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) is different from the first control standard and - the respective control standard of one of the two or more processor modules (10, 18 , 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) of the respective control standards of the other of the two or more processor modules (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70 , 72, 74, 76), wherein one of the two or more further processor modules (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) is alternative to the first Processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) in the slot (8, 36) can be used and with the processor interface (6, 34) is connectable. Modular system according to one of Claims 1 to 4 , characterized in that - the base module (4, 32) is a power supply base module (4), and - that, as far as no processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) is received in the slot (8, 36), the power supply base module (4) is operable as a power supply for powering LED and / or OLED bulbs. Modular system according to one of Claims 1 to 5 , characterized in that - at least one processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) is provided which is adapted for wireless input signal reception and / or - at least a processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) is provided, which is set up for the wired input signal reception and / or - at least one base module (4, 32) and / or a processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) has a digital bus output for controlling further processor modules (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) and / or - the processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) has an output for driving one or more amplifiers and / or one or more power control circuits for the power supply of one or more LED and / or OLED lighting means. Modular system according to one of Claims 1 to 6 , characterized in that - the base module (4, 32) one of the processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) separate control and / or Power supply unit (20, 44) which is controllable by the processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76), - wherein the drive and / or Power supply unit (20, 44) due to control and / or regulating signals of the processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) for outputting an output-side operating power to a or a plurality of LED bulbs and / or OLED bulbs set up and the output side with one or more LED bulbs and / or OLED bulbs can be coupled. Modular system according to one of Claims 1 to 7 , characterized in that - at least one processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) has a display (22) for indicating the status and / or - at least one Processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) one or more function keys (23) for programming, program selection and / or resetting of the processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76). Modular system according to one of Claims 1 to 8th , characterized in that - at least one processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) is arranged for input signal processing according to a DALI standard (IEC 62386) and / or - at least one processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) is set up for input signal processing according to a KNX standard and / or - at least one processor module ( 10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) is arranged for input signal processing according to a DMX standard (DMX512) and / or - at least one processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) is arranged for input signal processing according to a Modbus standard and / or - at least one processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62 , 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) for input signal processing according to an Ethernet standard and / or - at least one processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) for input signal processing is arranged according to a 1-10 volt standard and / or - at least one processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) for input signal processing after a ZigBee Is established and / or - at least one processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) for input signal processing according to a Z-Wave standard is set up and / or - at least one processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) is arranged for input signal processing according to a KNX RF standard and / or - at least one Processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) is arranged for input signal processing according to the Wi-Fi standard (IEEE 802.11) and / or - at least one processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) is arranged for input signal processing by PWM and / or - at least one processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60 , 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) to the input signal processing according to an I ² C standard is set up and / or - at least one processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) for input signal processing after a CAN Standard is set up and / or - at least one processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) is arranged for input signal processing from a push-dim circuit and / or at least one processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) is set up for input signal processing according to a Bluetooth standard and / or - at least one processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) is arranged for input processing according to a thread standard. Modular system according to one of Claims 1 to 9 - wherein the processor module (10, 18, 38, 51, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76) comprises a wireless interface, such as a Bluetooth interface, an NFC interface or the like, and has a memory for wirelessly receiving and storing parameters such as dimming curves, addresses, output frequencies, gamma values, output currents or the like. Processor module for a modular system according to one of Claims 1 to 10 - having a microcontroller (52), - an input interface (54) arranged to receive input signals according to a control standard, and - an output interface (14, 40, 56) for establishing an electromechanical plug-in connection with the processor interface (6, 34) of the base module (4, 32) is arranged to make the base module (4, 329 compatible with the control standard of the processor module.

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