DE2928905A1 - Electronic circuit for controlling light effects - has counter and variable decoder for varying switching sequences - Google Patents

Abstract

The control circuits are for producing light effects which normally require a certain number of connections for the control of each lamp. There is a programmable electronic circuit to produce easily varied switching sequences. The programme circuit has a clock (Tr) which controls the speed of light changes. The output of binary counter (B) is decoded by a bank of switches (V10 to V16) and an AND gate (N1). The setting of these switches determines the programme of the lamp switching sequence which may be reversed by the setting of additional switches.

Description

Electronic control unit, in particular

for lighting effects The invention relates to a method for controlling of solenoid valves, electric motors, electric couplings, contactors, relays, etc., especially for creating light effects with a variety of programs and a variety of light sources.

The purpose of the invention is an electronic control of technical Processes, especially of lighting effects.

Several types of such controls are known, such as the P 2059 247.6 P 1951 354.3 P 2150 126.8 as well as funkschau, deeply no. 9/1979, page 531 Digitronik, Issue No. 2/1974, page 5 Elektor, No. 7/1978, No. 7-75 Elektor, No. 11/1974, No. 11-53 These controls have the disadvantage that a certain number of electrical Lines per output are necessary. This includes economic use with a larger number of power outputs.

The power outputs can be expanded without re-soldering or additional Installation work not possible. There is also a control of the running speed and des Program only possible if the corresponding consumer (Lamp) is connected.

The object of the invention is based on a wireless modular design to enable easy upgradeability and more economical production. This object is achieved according to the invention in that the operating mode line, clock line, Reset line and set line, as well as the power supply and the ground line parallel to the power supply card, program card and the power cards. By electronically simulating the number of performance cards - through the program card - An unlimited number of performance cards can be inserted one after the other. The program sequence is arbitrary by simply inserting another program card changeable.

The invention is explained below using an exemplary embodiment will.

In Figure (1) the block diagram of the device is shown.

The power supply unit (NT) supplies the supply voltage (Vcc) in parallel to the program card (P) and to the performance cards (LI - L4).

The program card (P) supplies via the operating mode line (A), Clock line (T), reset line (R) and the set line (S) the required Signals to control the power cards (L1 - L4). Via the data line (D1 - D4) or the signal line (Sil - Si3) becomes the corresponding performance card (LI - L4) programmed with an H or L signal.

Figure (2) shows the circuit of a performance card (L) the respective Depending on the program, an H signal or L signal is sent to the data line (D1), which with the clock (T) äe after 3 operating mode via the flip-flop (FF1) or the Flip-flop (FF2) to the next data line (D 2) or signal line (Sil ) is accepted and goes to the next performance card (L). Becomes the operating mode line (A) placed on H- or L-Signa, the program can run right or left. The reset line (R) and the set glue (S) are made according to the program placed on L or H signal. The one on the data line (D2) or signal line (511) is then given to the multiplexer (M). Via the optocoupler (0) ignites the triac (W) and the lamp (La) lights up.

At the same time, the light-emitting diode (LED) lights up as a control of the program.

Figure (3) shows the circuit of the program card (P) by re-soldering, Switching or repositioning the connections (VI - V18) is a multitude of program options given. There are two possibilities from the forward and backward running programs are shown here.

The clock generator (Ta) determines the speed at which the program runs. The trimmer (Tr) can be used to set the running speed faster or slower will.

The first performance card is given at the beginning of the program ( bl) an H-2 signal via the data line (D1), provided that the connections ( V1 and V3) from the set line (S) and from the data line (D1) to the supply voltage (Vcc) are present.

The first clock from the clock generator (Ta) gives over the clock line (T ) the H signal of the data line (D1) in the power card (L1), so that the first lamp (Lal) is switched on. The binary counter (B) counts with the same Clock one digit further, from 0 to 1.

In the example shown in the block diagram, Figure (1), e.g. four bars are necessary so that all four lamps (Lal -La4) light up.

If the binary counter (B) reaches the set four, which is determined by means of Connection (V12) from the output (C) of the binary counter (B) is coded out Via the AND (N1) the H signal from the binary counter (B) to the shift register ( Sch) passed on.

The next clock shifts the H signal to the first output of the shift register (Sch) and reaches the reset line via the connections (V2 and V17) (R). The H signal on the reset line (R) causes the binary counter ( B), the shift register (Sch) and all connected power cards (L1 - L4) can be reset to the initial state at the same time and the lamps (La1 - La4) must be switched off.

Then the program starts all over again.

This happens in the forward direction.

The second possibility arises if the connections are also made (4B, 5B, 6B and 9B) are made.

Then the program runs backwards and forwards.

The H signal from the shift register (Sch) now also arrives the flip-flop (BS) via the connection (V4). The flip-flop (FF) is about the Connection (V5) switched as divider 1: 2. Arrived via the connection (V6) then alternately, coming from the plip-flop (FF), once an L signal and once a H signal on the operating mode line (A) and switches the program sequence to forward or backwards.

The break times are adjusted digitally. With the connection (V17 ) the pause between the end and the beginning of the program is short, with the connection (V18) she is lan.

The AND (N2) and the inverter (I) are used to extend the program.

The advantages achieved with the invention are, in particular, that the compact, simple structure enables the cards to be exchanged quickly, as well as service-friendly and inexpensive manufacture and assembly are made possible.

The possibilities of simple programming allow any Extension of the program, whereby the program flow, which in its speed is continuously adjustable, is visible through light-emitting diodes.

The power types for the individual outputs are arbitrary among each other interchangeable as they are all identical.

By using the most modern semiconductors and opto-electronics, Due to the arrangement of the power card in a very small space, a high (inductive and ohmic) Switching capacity and electrical isolation of the outputs achieved.

Since there is a zero voltage switch on every power card, no interference generated.

Claims (4)

Patent claims 1: Electronic control unit for solenoid valves, Electric motors, electrical couplings, contactors, relays, etc., especially for lighting effects with a large number of program options, characterized in that the data line (D) and the signal line (Si) of the power card (L) from the previous one JThe power card (L) is controlled and the clock line (T), the operating mode line (A), the reset line (R) and the set line (S) as well as the voltage supply (Vcc) and the ground (1) in parallel on the power supply card (NT), on the program card (P) and on the performance cards (L), by electronically simulating the The number of performance cards (L J through the program card (P) can be unlimited Number of power cards (1,) are inserted one behind the other, there is no return line required, this results in a wire eyelet without an additional mounting wall, Plug-in, modular construction that can be expanded at any time in a compact design, this allows a simple and quick program change. 2: Electronic control unit for solenoid valves, electric motors, Electrical couplings, contactors, relays, etc. especially for lighting effects with a variety of program options according to claim 1 ze characterized in that that the speed and the program sequence by means of light emitting diodes (LFD ) becomes visible without the consumer being connected to the performance card (L ) must be connected. 3: Electronic control unit for solenoid valves, electric motors, Electrical couplings, contactors, relays, etc., especially for lighting effects a multitude of program options according to claim 1 and claim 2 in that the pause between the end of the program and the start of the program is electronic, by means of the shift register (Sch) and by inserting the appropriate connections (Solder bridges, toggling, reconnecting) is adjustable. 4: Electronic control unit for solenoid valves, electric motors, Electrical couplings, contactors, relays, etc. especially for lighting effects with a variety of program options according to claims 1 - 3, characterized in that, that the interconnection of the IC function according to Figure (3) results in the programs, and changing the corresponding connections (V1-V18) man (re-solder, switch, repositioning) the program can be expanded and changed as required (for right-hand or Left-hand operation or forward or reverse operation).