EP0051537A1 - Discharge lamp starter - Google Patents
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- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
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- the invention relates to high power discharge lamps, in particular iodide lamps of 2000 Watts, and, more particularly, the ignition circuit necessary to operate such a lamp.
- the initiators for discharge lamps can be produced in different ways. Since the lamp is generally connected in series with an induction coil, the latter can, for example, be provided with an intermediate plug and be connected so as to constitute a voltage step-up auto-transformer thus making it possible to increase the voltage. applied to the lamp terminals.
- Such an auto-transformer is an expensive, heavy and bulky component.
- such a circuit may not function properly if it is disposed at a distance substantially distant from the lamp which it controls.
- This electronic initiator includes a thyristor, the ignition angle of which varies as a function of the network voltage.
- this igniter generates large transient currents before delivering the required ignition pulse and thereby unnecessarily consumes a certain power.
- the initiator must deliver a voltage pulse whose peak value is at least equal to 1100 Volts and the duration, measured at 900 Volts, is greater than 100 us .
- the subject of the present invention is an electronic initiator having the required characteristics and making it possible to obviate the aforementioned drawbacks, while being simple and inexpensive to produce in series and nevertheless having increased reliability compared with known initiators.
- the initiator which is arranged in parallel with the lempe which it controls, comprises a capacitor connected in series with a triac, and a branch including in series a first resistor, a zener diode and a second resistor, this branch being connected between the junction point of the capacitor and the triac, and one of the terminals of the voltage source.
- the triac control circuit is connected to the junction point of the second resistor and the zener diode, and includes a diac.
- the single Figure shows the electrical diagram of an initiator according to the present invention.
- the discharge lamp 1 is connected in series to an induction coil 2, the assembly being connected to the terminals of an alternating voltage source delivering for example 380 volts.
- the igniter 3 is arranged in parallel with the discharge lamp 1. It comprises a capacitor 4 in series with a triac 5.
- the triac 5 control circuit is connected to the junction point of the second resistor 9 and the zener diode 8. It comprises a diac 11 and a capacitor 12, the latter being arranged in parallel with the resistor 9.
- the zener diode 8 makes it possible to directly control the opening angle of the triac 5.
- the zener diode 8 can advantageously be replaced by several zener diodes, in particular three, connected in series.
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Abstract
L'invention concerne un amorceur électronique pour lampe à décharge de puissance élevée, notamment les lampes à iodure de 2000 Watts. Selon l'invention, l'amorceur (3) est disposé en parallèle avec la lampe (1) entre les bornes d'une source de tension alternative (10) par l'intermédiaire d'une bobine d'induction (2). Il comprend en combinaison: - un condensateur (4) en série avec un triac (5), - une branche incluant en série une première résistance (7), une diode zener (8) et une seconde résistance (9), et - un circuit de commande du triac (5) incluant un diac (11). Application à l'éclairage.The invention relates to an electronic igniter for a high power discharge lamp, in particular iodide lamps of 2000 Watts. According to the invention, the initiator (3) is arranged in parallel with the lamp (1) between the terminals of an alternating voltage source (10) by means of an induction coil (2). It comprises in combination: - a capacitor (4) in series with a triac (5), - a branch including in series a first resistor (7), a zener diode (8) and a second resistor (9), and - a triac control circuit (5) including a diac (11). Application to lighting.
Description
L'invention concerne les lampes à décharge de puissance élevée, notamment les lampes à iodure de 2000 Watts, et, plus particulièrement, le circuit d'amorçage nécessaire pour faire fonctionner une telle lampe.The invention relates to high power discharge lamps, in particular iodide lamps of 2000 Watts, and, more particularly, the ignition circuit necessary to operate such a lamp.
Les amorceurs pour lampes à décharge peuvent être réalisés de différentes manières. Puisque la lampe est généralement reliée en série avec une bobine d'induction, cette dernière peut, par exemple, être pourvue d'une prise intermédiaire et être connectée de manière à constituer un auto-transformateur élévateur de tension permettant ainsi d'augmenter la tension appliquée aux bornes de la lampe.The initiators for discharge lamps can be produced in different ways. Since the lamp is generally connected in series with an induction coil, the latter can, for example, be provided with an intermediate plug and be connected so as to constitute a voltage step-up auto-transformer thus making it possible to increase the voltage. applied to the lamp terminals.
Toutefois, un tel auto-transformateur est un composant coûteux, lourd et encombrant. En outre, un tel circuit peut ne pas fonctionner convenablement s'il est disposé à une distance sensiblement éloignée de la lampe qu'il commande.However, such an auto-transformer is an expensive, heavy and bulky component. In addition, such a circuit may not function properly if it is disposed at a distance substantially distant from the lamp which it controls.
Un autre type d'amorceur est décrit, par exemple, dans le brevet français 2 280 289. Cet amorceur électronique inclut un thyristor dont l'angle d'amorçage varie en fonction de la tension du réseau. Toutefois, cet amorceur engendre des courants transitoires importants avant de délivrer l'impulsion d'amorçage requise et consomme de ce fait inutilement une certaine puissance.Another type of initiator is described, for example, in French patent 2,280,289. This electronic initiator includes a thyristor, the ignition angle of which varies as a function of the network voltage. However, this igniter generates large transient currents before delivering the required ignition pulse and thereby unnecessarily consumes a certain power.
On sait que pour une lampe à décharge de 2000 Watts de puissance environ, l'amorceur doit délivrer une impulsion de tension dont la valeur de crête est au moins égale à 1100 Volts et la durée, mesurée à 900 Volts, est supérieure à 100 us.We know that for a discharge lamp of approximately 2000 Watts of power, the initiator must deliver a voltage pulse whose peak value is at least equal to 1100 Volts and the duration, measured at 900 Volts, is greater than 100 us .
La présente invention a pour objet un amorceur électronique ayant les caractéristiques requises et permettant d'obvier aux inconvénients précités, tout en étant simple et peu co0teux à réaliser en série et présentant cependant une fiabilité accrue par rapport aux amorceurs connus.The subject of the present invention is an electronic initiator having the required characteristics and making it possible to obviate the aforementioned drawbacks, while being simple and inexpensive to produce in series and nevertheless having increased reliability compared with known initiators.
Selon l'invention, l'amorceur qui est disposé en parallèle avec la lempe qu'il commande, comprend un condensateur relié en série avec un triac, et une branche incluant en série une première résistance, une diode zener et une seconde résistance, cette branche étant reliée entre le point de jonction du condensateur et du triac, et l'une des bornes de la source de tension. Le circuit de commande du triac est connecté au point de jonction de la seconde résistance et de la diode zener, et inclut un diac.According to the invention, the initiator which is arranged in parallel with the lempe which it controls, comprises a capacitor connected in series with a triac, and a branch including in series a first resistor, a zener diode and a second resistor, this branch being connected between the junction point of the capacitor and the triac, and one of the terminals of the voltage source. The triac control circuit is connected to the junction point of the second resistor and the zener diode, and includes a diac.
L'invention sera mieux comprise et d'autres buts, avantages et caractéristiques de celle-ci apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description qui suit d'un mode de réalisation de l'invention donné à titre non limitatif et à laquelle une planche de dessin est annexée.The invention will be better understood and other objects, advantages and characteristics thereof will appear more clearly on reading the following description of an embodiment of the invention given without limitation and in which a board drawing is attached.
La Figure unique représente le schéma électrique d'un amorceur conforme à la présente invention.The single Figure shows the electrical diagram of an initiator according to the present invention.
En référence maintenant à cette figure unique, la lampe à décharge 1 est reliée en série à une bobine d'induction 2, l'ensemble étant connecté aux bornes d'une source de tension alternative délivrant par exemple 380 Volts.Referring now to this single figure, the discharge lamp 1 is connected in series to an
L'amorceur 3 est disposé en parallèle avec la lampe à décharge 1. Il comprend un condensateur 4 en série avec un triac 5. Une branche incluant en série une première résistance 7, une diode zener 6 et une seconde résistance 9, relie le point de jonction 6 du condensateur 4 et du triac 5 à l'une des bornes de la source 10.The igniter 3 is arranged in parallel with the discharge lamp 1. It comprises a
Le circuit de commande du triac 5 est relié au point de jonction de la seconde résistance 9 et de la diode zener 8. Il comprend un diac 11 et un condensateur 12, ce dernier étant disposé en parallèle avec la résistance 9.The
Le fonctionnement de l'amorceur 3 est le suivant:
- Si, par hypothèse, la lampe 1 est éteinte lorsque l'ensemble est branché aux bornes de la source de tension 10, le
triac 5 devient passant dès que la tension aux bornes dudiac 11 est supérieure à la tension requise (32 Volts), grâce à labranche 7, 8, 9 formant pont diviseur. Lecondensateur 4 se charge alors pendant une alternance de la tension délivrée par la source 10. A l'alternance suivante, lecondensateur 4 se décharge et, du fait de labobine 2, une impulsion de haute tension est appliquée à la lampe 1. Cette impulsion a une amplitude suffisante pour amorcer l'arc électrique dans la lampe à décharge 1.
- If, by hypothesis, the lamp 1 is extinguished when the assembly is connected to the terminals of the voltage source 10, the
triac 5 becomes conducting as soon as the voltage across the terminals of thediac 11 is greater than the required voltage (32 Volts), thanks to thebranch 7, 8, 9 forming a dividing bridge. Thecapacitor 4 then charges during an alternation of the voltage delivered by the source 10. At the next alternation, thecapacitor 4 discharges and, due to thecoil 2, a high voltage pulse is applied to the lamp 1. This pulse has a sufficient amplitude to strike the electric arc in the discharge lamp 1.
Lorsque l'arc est amorcé, la tension aux bornes de l'amorceur 3 tombe à une valeur insuffisante pour déclencher le diac 11, et le triac 5 constitue alors un circuit ouvert.When the arc is struck, the voltage across the initiator 3 drops to a value insufficient to trigger the
Comme on peut aisément le constater, la diode zener 8 permet de commander directement l'angle d'ouverture du triac 5.As can easily be seen, the
Bien que seul un mode de réalisation de l'invention ait été décrit, il est évident que toute modification apportée par l'Homme de l'Art dans le même esprit ne sortirait pas du cadre de la présente invention. Par exemple, la diode zener 8 peut être avantageusement remplacée par plusieurs diodes zener, notamment trois, reliées en série.Although only one embodiment of the invention has been described, it is obvious that any modification made by those skilled in the art in the same spirit would not depart from the scope of the present invention. For example, the
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US5118994A (en) * | 1990-05-25 | 1992-06-02 | Gte Laboratories Incorporated | Method and circuit for improved hid lamp maintenance |
US5537010A (en) * | 1994-06-10 | 1996-07-16 | Beacon Light Products, Inc. | Voltage-comparator, solid-state, current-switch starter for fluorescent lamp |
US5955847A (en) * | 1994-06-10 | 1999-09-21 | Beacon Light Products, Inc. | Method for dimming a fluorescent lamp |
US5861720A (en) * | 1996-11-25 | 1999-01-19 | Beacon Light Products, Inc. | Smooth switching power control circuit and method |
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