EP0950935B1 - Control device for multiple lamps - Google Patents

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EP0950935B1
EP0950935B1 EP99106845A EP99106845A EP0950935B1 EP 0950935 B1 EP0950935 B1 EP 0950935B1 EP 99106845 A EP99106845 A EP 99106845A EP 99106845 A EP99106845 A EP 99106845A EP 0950935 B1 EP0950935 B1 EP 0950935B1
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B47/00Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B47/00Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
    • H05B47/10Controlling the light source
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B47/00Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
    • H05B47/10Controlling the light source
    • H05B47/155Coordinated control of two or more light sources
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
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    • H05B47/10Controlling the light source
    • H05B47/175Controlling the light source by remote control
    • H05B47/198Grouping of control procedures or address assignation to light sources
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  • the invention relates to a device for Control of a plurality of lighting elements, especially for controlling light scenes.
  • Such a device by the applicant at least one input device for the input of Illumination information via a signal transmission device with multiple signal processing and memory modules is connected, which the transmitted Signals at least partially as lighting information available, save to the Signal processing and memory modules several separate, leading to the lighting elements Circuits connected by the signal processing and memory modules can be controlled, is known as EOS, but in print not verifiable.
  • EOS the transmitted Signals at least partially as lighting information available, save to the Signal processing and memory modules several separate, leading to the lighting elements Circuits connected by the signal processing and memory modules can be controlled, is known as EOS, but in print not verifiable.
  • EOS the transmitted Signals at least partially as lighting information available, save to the Signal processing and memory modules several separate, leading to the lighting elements Circuits connected by the signal processing and memory modules can be controlled, is known as EOS, but in print not verifiable.
  • Input device is just one Input device provided that is designed to be mobile and by the user in the room concerned transported and operated there. This is programming a large number
  • the one with an Instabus EIB as Signal transmission device operating device includes a REG bus coupler, which centrally Saves light scenes. Programming the light scenes is only through a central input device possible.
  • Lighting elements the problem that particular in large halls at the desired simultaneous Switch on all lighting elements undesirable "running effect" of the light sets because the individual lighting elements in time be addressed in succession.
  • REG bus couplers to be provided (column 1, p. 2214, 6th full paragraph, supra). On the interrelationship of these REG bus couplers however, the bus system is not considered.
  • No. 5,329,431 discloses a device for Control of a plurality of lighting elements known an event stage, at which a Control console with additional control consoles over a bi-directional bus is connected.
  • the Control console for its part is with a separate Data line connected to lighting elements.
  • a common signal transmission device is from this not known.
  • In the individual lighting units are lighting information for a variety of Lightscenes saved.
  • a control device a plurality of lighting elements, in particular intended to control light scenes with at least one input device for the input of Lighting information about a Signal transmission device with several Signal processing and memory modules connected which is the transmitted signals at least partially available as lighting information save, being to the signal processing and storage modules several separate, to the Circuits leading lighting elements connected by the signal processing and memory modules are controllable, with several Input devices to the common Signal transmission device are connected, wherein input devices in several rooms of a building are permanently installed, with each input device Lighting information for each Lighting element can be entered, the respective Input device the lighting information as Signals together via the signal transmission device with a signal address to all signal processing and memory modules, each with signal processing and memory module each by comparison its own address with the signal address automatically checks whether a signal processing and memory module connected Lighting element is affected, only after positive testing the signal processing and Memory module this signal as Stores lighting information, and where a conventional signal transmission device LON bus is used, the signal address Is part of the signal variable itself.
  • A is used as the signal transmission device Conventional LON (Local Operating Network) bus used, where the signal address is part of the Signal variable itself.
  • LON Local Operating Network
  • the use of a conventional bus already allows use developed, commercially available and thus inexpensive components.
  • As with a typical LON Addressing the number of possible addressees in principle is limited and circuits are not individually can be controlled, an address component in the Transfer variable itself integrated.
  • the invention represents a decentralized Organizable device available on the one hand all of all input devices Lighting elements are responsive and on the other hand those for the control of these lighting elements necessary information decentrally on a particular skillful way only in those concerned Signal processing and memory modules saved become.
  • the programming of light scenes is now possible from any input device. To this In this way, input devices can be used in several rooms be installed permanently, so that a comfortable input is possible in the room or area, for which a light scene is provided.
  • the decentralized Storage has the advantage that none superfluous information is saved and a lot memory for a large amount of lighting information is available.
  • lighting information only need small amounts of information, namely only identification information about the Signal transmission device are transported, because the lighting information required for a light scene already in the associated signal processing and memory module.
  • the respective signal processing and memory modules check whether their address matches the signal address and can then directly and quickly Switch affected, connected circuits and the corresponding lighting elements drive.
  • Multiple signal processing and storage modules can very much to call up a light scene fast, namely in parallel and thus simultaneously Check the address and then the switch the connected circuits so that even with a very large number of lighting elements no signal flow delay and thus no running effect occurs.
  • the Invention is a light scene identifier for the signal assigned that the respective signal processing and Memory module together with the lighting information available stores. This will make it special simple way of assigning certain Illumination information for a light scene created, and easily with the lighting information in the associated signal processing and memory module saved.
  • the invention is for retrieving a stored Light scene a scene signal on each input device can be entered, the input device via the Signal transmission device to all signal processing and memory modules, and each Signal processing and memory module separately that Scene signal with the saved light scene identifiers compares and, if they match, the corresponding ones connected lighting elements via the Control circuits.
  • Extensions connected, at least Scene signals can be entered.
  • extensions are Devices with very little construction are provided, with which light scenes can be called up. Because the construction is significantly less complicated than one Input device, can in the simplest case only one or more switches may be provided which are operated manually and via one or, if necessary multiple light scenes are available. It is especially thought of in large halls for example an input device for programming the light scene and several, preferably nearby each extension entrance arranged to provide.
  • the 1 in its entirety with 10 designated device includes according to the example illustrated embodiment two input devices 11, via a common signal transmission device 12 are connected to each other.
  • the signal transmission device 12 can in the simplest case a two-wire electrical one Act line.
  • two signal processing and memory modules 13 are connected according to FIG. 1, two signal processing and memory modules 13. Not shown is a to the common signal transmission device 12 connectable interface for a computer, for example a V24 interface.
  • Each signal processing and storage module 13 has a limited number of analog outputs 14 and switching outputs 15.
  • the analog outputs 14 are circuits for connecting, for example external dimming modules 16 for dimmable lights 19, electronic ballasts 17 or similar Devices.
  • the for example arranged in two different rooms can be all lighting elements 17, 18, 19 can be controlled individually.
  • Over a menu driven keyboard 21 can be a variety of Lighting information such as brightness values, Fading times and other special information, for example for the control of blackouts can be entered.
  • This information is provided by the Input device 11 to the common signal transmission device 12 emitted and there as signals to all signal processing and storage modules 13 Posted.
  • the program for menu-driven programming is stored in the input device 11.
  • When entering the lighting information in the Input device 11 is the information by means of an electronic circuit immediately one Assigned signal address, which is an assignment of the Information about a specific circuit, so a specific analog output 14 or switching output 15 allows.
  • the signal passes through the signal transmission device 12 to each signal processing and Memory module 13, which has its own, for that respective signal processing and storage module 13 has a special address.
  • each signal processing and Memory module 13 which has its own, for that respective signal processing and storage module 13 has a special address.
  • receiving a signal checked every signal processing and Memory module 13 by comparing its own Address with the signal address associated with the signal automatically and independently, whether a signal processing and memory module 13 associated circuit 14, 15 of the lighting information received as a signal is affected. If not If so, the signal processing and unfolds - Memory module 13 no further activity and returns back to its idle state to receive waiting for a new signal.
  • this signal is used as lighting information in the signal processing and Memory module 13 stored.
  • a scene signal can be entered, which via the signal transmission device 12 from all signal processing and storage modules 13 Will be received. Since with the lighting information in the respective signal processing and Memory module 13 stores a light scene identifier is, any signal processing and Memory module 13 for the received scene signal with the saved light scene identifiers to compare. If these do not match, take the relevant signal processing and Memory module 13 no further activities before and returns to an idle state in which the Waiting for further signals.
  • An advantage of the control device according to the invention 10 is also that the input devices 11 spatially separated from the signal processing and memory modules 13 are arranged can. This increases the wiring effort reduced because of the connection of the individual lighting elements 17,18,19 the respective signal processing and memory module 13 on one of the lighting elements 17, 18, 19 near place and the input device 11 at one convenient for the user accessible, different place in a building can be. For the connection between the input devices 11 and the signal processing and - Memory module 13 is only the four-wire line relocate. In this way, the invention Light control device modular with one small number of building blocks.
  • a signal processing according to the invention and memory module 13 is exemplified in Fig. 2 shown.
  • Heart of the signal processing and memory module 13 is the microprocessor chip 24, the LON chip 3150, commercially in Trade is available.
  • a Bus coupling unit 25 connected as an FTT10A module is also commercially available.
  • the Bus coupler 25 is directly connected to the signal transmission device 12 connected. reference information You can use these two building blocks, for example can be obtained from Echelon GmbH, 58598 Baldham. In principle, other bus couplers 25 and other microprocessors 24 are used.
  • a special second bus 26 provided that in the embodiment according to Art a MUX protocol works. Information about this Protocol or alternative protocols for example the one published by the Echelon company "Neuron Chip Databook", Feb. 1995, taken become.
  • An address decoder is located on this second bus 26 27, galvanic isolators 28, digital / analog converter 29, a memory unit 30 for address storage and an address switch 31 connected.
  • a switching stage 42 shown with the switching output 15 and an amplifier module 43 with the analog Output 14 are only examples of one Variety of possible circuits and related Elements 42, 43 shown.
  • Storage of lighting information in the signal processing and storage module 13 takes place in the storage unit 30.
  • a special battery storage 32 is provided, the one permanent storage of lighting information, especially if the central power supply fails 44 guaranteed.
  • the assignment of lighting information to the individual analog outputs 14 and switching outputs 15 take place in the address decoder 27.
  • an address switch 31 is provided which the setting of device or group address allows.
  • a service button is shown schematically 34 shown with an LED display 34a, the Informs users about the status of the LON chip.
  • the reset button 36 causes the software to restart when activated and a return to the last lighting state.
  • the in the signal processing and storage module 13 saved lighting information remains receive.
  • 3 are two switches 37, 38 for selectable setting of the Addressing type provided.
  • Field of signal processing and Memory module 13 are the voltage connections 39, the bus connections 40 and the output terminals 41 for Control of the external relay 20 indicated.
  • an input device 11 The detailed structure of an input device 11 is not shown in the drawings. It deals like the signal processing and Memory module 13 to a separate device in which a Circuit board with several electronic components added is.
  • the direct application to the Signal transmission device 12 is carried out as in the Signal processing and storage module 13 via a FTT10A bus coupling unit and a LON 3150 chip this circuit arrangement is however a additional microcontroller SAB 80535 from the company Siemens.
  • this microcontroller are a clock module, several I / O interface modules (input / output devices) and a display, preferably a LCD display connected.
  • the Microcontroller three memory modules, an EPROM for permanent storage of the software, another EPROM for storing the menu and a separate RAM module connected for storing data.
  • the signal addresses are saved here that when calling up a desired light scene, the input device 11 automatically the corresponding Signals via the signal transmission device 12 sends all signal processing and memory modules 13.
  • an infrared receiver module for example a programmed PIC 16C58, connected to the microcontroller, to receive an infrared remote control emitted infrared waves.
  • an infrared remote control emitted infrared waves.

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The arrangement (10) includes at least one input device (11) for an entry of lighting information, which is connected over a common signal transmission arrangement (12) with several signal processing- and memory modules (13). The modules control several separate circuits (14, 15) connected to respective lighting elements (17, 18, 19), whereby each input device can receive lighting information for each lighting element. The arrangement (10) includes at least one input device (11) for an entry of lighting information, which is connected over a common signal transmission arrangement (12) with several signal processing- and memory modules (13) which store the transferred signals, at least partially as lighting information. The modules control several separate circuits (14, 15) connected to respective lighting elements (17, 18, 19), whereby each input device can receive lighting information for each lighting element. The respective input device sends the lighting information as signals over the signal transmission arrangement, along with a signal address to all signal processing- and memory modules. Each module examines autonomously, through comparison of its respectively own address with the signal address, whether a lighting element connected to it is affected, and stores this signal as lighting information at a positive result.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Steuerung einer Mehrzahl von Beleuchtungselementen, insbesondere zur Steuerung von Lichtszenen.The invention relates to a device for Control of a plurality of lighting elements, especially for controlling light scenes.

Eine derartige Vorrichtung der Anmelderin mit wenigstens einer Eingabevorrichtung zur Eingabe von Beleuchtungsinformationen, die über eine Signalübertragungseinrichtung mit mehreren Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodulen verbunden ist, welche die übertragenen Signale zumindest teilweise als Beleuchtungsinformationen abrufbar speichern, wobei an die Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodule mehrere getrennte, zu den Beleuchtungselementen hin führende Stromkreise angeschlossen sind, die von den Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodulen ansteuerbar sind, ist unter der Bezeichnung EOS bekannt, jedoch druckschriftlich nicht belegbar. Hier ist lediglich eine Eingabevorrichtung vorgesehen, die mobil ausgebildet ist und vom Benutzer in den jeweils betroffenen Raum transportiert und dort bedient werden muß. Dadurch ist die Programmierung einer großen Zahl von Beleuchtungselementen, beispielsweise in unterschiedlichen Räumen relativ kompliziert.Such a device by the applicant at least one input device for the input of Illumination information via a signal transmission device with multiple signal processing and memory modules is connected, which the transmitted Signals at least partially as lighting information available, save to the Signal processing and memory modules several separate, leading to the lighting elements Circuits connected by the signal processing and memory modules can be controlled, is known as EOS, but in print not verifiable. Here is just one Input device provided that is designed to be mobile and by the user in the room concerned transported and operated there. This is programming a large number of lighting elements, for example in different Clear relatively complicated.

Eine weitere vergleichbare Vorrichtung zur Steuerung einer Mehrzahl von Beleuchtungselementen ist in der DE-Z "Der Elektromeister und deutsches Elektrohandwerk", 1995, Nr. 24, Seite 2212 bis Seite 2216 beschrieben. Die dort mit einem Instabus EIB als Signalübertragungseinrichtung arbeitende Vorrichtung umfaßt einen REG-Busankoppler, der zentral die Lichtszenen speichert. Die Programmierung der Lichtszenen ist nur über eine zentrale Eingabevorrichtung möglich. Hier besteht bei einer Vielzahl angeschlossener Beleuchtungselemente das Problem, daß sich insbesondere in großen Sälen bei der gewünschten gleichzeitigen Einschaltung aller Beleuchtungselemente ein unerwünschter "Laufeffekt" des Lichtes einstellt, weil die einzelnen Beleuchtungselemente zeitlich nacheinander angesprochen werden. Zwar ist es grundsätzlich bereits bekannt, mehrere REG-Busankoppler vorzusehen (Sp. 1, S. 2214, 6. vollständiger Absatz, aaO). Auf den Wirkungszusammenhang dieser REG-Busankoppler mit dem Bussytem wird jedoch nicht eingegangen.Another comparable device for Control of a plurality of lighting elements in DE-Z "The master electrician and German Elektrohandwerk ", 1995, No. 24, page 2212 to page 2216. The one with an Instabus EIB as Signal transmission device operating device includes a REG bus coupler, which centrally Saves light scenes. Programming the light scenes is only through a central input device possible. There are many connected here Lighting elements the problem that particular in large halls at the desired simultaneous Switch on all lighting elements undesirable "running effect" of the light sets because the individual lighting elements in time be addressed in succession. It is fundamental already known, several REG bus couplers to be provided (column 1, p. 2214, 6th full paragraph, supra). On the interrelationship of these REG bus couplers however, the bus system is not considered.

Durch die US 5,329,431 ist eine Vorrichtung zur Steuerung einer Mehrzahl von Beleuchtungselementen auf einer Veranstaltungs-Bühne bekannt, bei der eine Kontrollkonsole mit weiteren Kontrollkonsolen über einen bi-direktionalen Bus verbunden ist. Die Kontrollkonsole ihrerseits ist mit einer separaten Datenleitung mit Beleuchtungselementen verbunden. Eine gemeinsame Signalübertragungseinrichtung ist hieraus nicht bekannt. In den einzelnen Leuchteneinheiten werden Beleuchtungsinformationen für eine Vielzahl von Lichtszenen gespeichert.No. 5,329,431 discloses a device for Control of a plurality of lighting elements known an event stage, at which a Control console with additional control consoles over a bi-directional bus is connected. The Control console for its part is with a separate Data line connected to lighting elements. A common signal transmission device is from this not known. In the individual lighting units are lighting information for a variety of Lightscenes saved.

Aus der US 5,086,385 ist ein Hausautomationssystem bekannt, das mit einem zentralen Prozessor arbeitet. Es ist hieraus bereits bekannt, auch Beleuchtungselemente an ein Hausautomationssystem anzuschließen.From US 5,086,385 is a home automation system known that works with a central processor. It is already known from this, also lighting elements to connect to a home automation system.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, ausgehend von der eingangs geschilderten Vorrichtung der Anmelderin, eine Vorrichtung zur Steuerung einer Mehrzahl von Beleuchtungselementen zu schaffen, die bei Anschluß und Steuerung einer Vielzahl von Beleuchtungselementen eine flexible Handhabung ermöglicht, Fehlfunktionen vermeidet, den Montageaufwand verringert, keine überflüssigen Informationen speichert und die Verwendung bereits entwickelter, kommerziell erhältlicher und damit preiswerter Komponenten ermöglicht.It is an object of the invention, starting from the device described above, one Device for controlling a plurality of To create lighting elements when connecting and Control a variety of lighting elements flexible handling enables malfunctions avoids, the assembly effort is reduced, none stores unnecessary information and the Use of already developed, commercial available and therefore inexpensive components allows.

Die Erfindung löst diese Aufgabe mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1.The invention solves this problem with the features of claim 1.

Demnach ist nunmehr eine Vorrichtung zur Steuerung einer Mehrzahl von Beleuchtungselementen, insbesondere zur Steuerung von Lichtszenen vorgesehen, mit wenigstens einer Eingabevorrichtung zur Eingabe von Beleuchtungsinformationen, die über eine Signalübertragungseinrichtung mit mehreren Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodulen verbunden ist, welche die übertragenen Signale zumindest teilweise als Beleuchtungsinformationen abrufbar speichern, wobei an die Signalverarbeitungs- und-Speichermodule mehrere getrennte, zu den Beleuchtungselementen hin führende Stromkreise angeschlossen sind, die von den Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodulen ansteuerbar sind, wobei mehrere Eingabevorrichtungen an die gemeinsame Signalübertragungseinrichtung angeschlossen sind, wobei in mehreren Räumen eines Gebäudes jeweils Eingabegeräte fest installiert sind, wobei an jeder Eingabevorrichtung Beleuchtungsinformationen für jedes Beleuchtungselement eingebbar sind, wobei die jeweilige Eingabevorrichtung die Beleuchtungsinformationen als Signale über die Signalübertragungseinrichtung zusammen mit einer Signaladresse an alle Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodule sendet, wobei jedes Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul jeweils durch Vergleich seiner eigenen Adresse mit der Signaladresse selbsttätig prüft, ob ein an dieses Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul angeschlossenes Beleuchtungselement betroffen ist, wobei lediglich nach positiver Prüfung das Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul dieses Signal als Beleuchtungsinformation abrufbar speichert, und wobei als Signalübertragungseinrichtung ein herkömmlicher LON-Bus verwendet wird, wobei die Signaladresse Bestandteil der Signalvariable selbst ist.Accordingly, there is now a control device a plurality of lighting elements, in particular intended to control light scenes with at least one input device for the input of Lighting information about a Signal transmission device with several Signal processing and memory modules connected which is the transmitted signals at least partially available as lighting information save, being to the signal processing and storage modules several separate, to the Circuits leading lighting elements connected by the signal processing and memory modules are controllable, with several Input devices to the common Signal transmission device are connected, wherein input devices in several rooms of a building are permanently installed, with each input device Lighting information for each Lighting element can be entered, the respective Input device the lighting information as Signals together via the signal transmission device with a signal address to all signal processing and memory modules, each with signal processing and memory module each by comparison its own address with the signal address automatically checks whether a signal processing and memory module connected Lighting element is affected, only after positive testing the signal processing and Memory module this signal as Stores lighting information, and where a conventional signal transmission device LON bus is used, the signal address Is part of the signal variable itself.

Zunächst ist vorgesehen, in mehreren Räumen eines Gebäudes jeweils Eingabegeräte fest zu installieren. Darüber hinaus ist lediglich eine einzige, gemeinsame Signalübertragungseinrichtung vorgesehen. Alle Eingabevorrichtungen und alle Signalverarbeitungs- und Speichermodule sind an die gemeinsame Signalübertragungseinrichtung angeschlossen. Der Montageaufwand wird dadurch erheblich verringert. It is initially planned to have one in several rooms To permanently install building input devices. In addition, only one is common Signal transmission device provided. All Input devices and all signal processing and Memory modules are common to the Signal transmission device connected. The This significantly reduces assembly effort.

Als Signalübertragungseinrichtung wird ein herkömmlicher LON (Local Operating Network)-Bus verwendet, wobei die Signaladresse Bestandteil der Signalvariable selbst ist. Die Verwendung eines herkömmlichen Bus ermöglicht die Verwendung bereits entwickelter, kommerziell erhältlicher und damit preiswerter Komponenten. Da bei einer LON-typischen Adressierung die Zahl möglicher Adressaten prinzipiell beschränkt ist und Stromkreise nicht einzeln ansteuerbar sind, wird ein Adressenbestandteil in die Übertragungsvariable selbst eingebunden.A is used as the signal transmission device Conventional LON (Local Operating Network) bus used, where the signal address is part of the Signal variable itself. The use of a conventional bus already allows use developed, commercially available and thus inexpensive components. As with a typical LON Addressing the number of possible addressees in principle is limited and circuits are not individually can be controlled, an address component in the Transfer variable itself integrated.

Die Erfindung stellt dabei eine dezentral organisierbare Vorrichtung zur Verfügung, bei der einerseits von allen Eingabevorrichtungen alle Beleuchtungselemente ansprechbar sind und andererseits die für die Ansteuerung dieser Beleuchtungselemente notwendigen Informationen dezentral auf eine besonders geschickte Weise nur in den jeweils betroffenen Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodulen gespeichert werden. Die Programmierung von Lichtszenen ist damit von jeder Eingabevorrichtung aus möglich. Auf diese Weise können in mehreren Räumen jeweils Eingabegeräte fest installiert sein, so daß eine bequeme Eingabe jeweils in dem Raum oder dem Raumbereich möglich ist, für den eine Lichtszene vorgesehen ist. Die dezentrale Speicherung hat dabei den Vorteil, daß keine überflüssigen Informationen gespeichert werden und viel Speicherplatz für einer große Menge an Beleuchtungsinformationen zur Verfügung steht.The invention represents a decentralized Organizable device available on the one hand all of all input devices Lighting elements are responsive and on the other hand those for the control of these lighting elements necessary information decentrally on a particular skillful way only in those concerned Signal processing and memory modules saved become. The programming of light scenes is now possible from any input device. To this In this way, input devices can be used in several rooms be installed permanently, so that a comfortable input is possible in the room or area, for which a light scene is provided. The decentralized Storage has the advantage that none superfluous information is saved and a lot memory for a large amount of lighting information is available.

Für einen Abruf der in jeweiligen Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodulen gespeicherten Beleuchtungsinformationen müssen lediglich geringe Informationsmengen, nämlich nur Kenn-Informationen, über die Signalübertragungseinrichtung transportiert werden, da sich die für eine Lichtszene notwendige Beleuchtungsinformation bereits in dem dazugehörigen Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul befindet. Die jeweiligen Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodule prüfen, ob ihre Adresse mit der Signaladresse übereinstimmt und können dann direkt und schnell die betroffenen, daran angeschlossenen Stromkreise schalten und die entsprechenden Beleuchtungselemente ansteuern.For a call of the signal processing and memory modules stored lighting information only need small amounts of information, namely only identification information about the Signal transmission device are transported, because the lighting information required for a light scene already in the associated signal processing and memory module. The respective signal processing and memory modules check whether their address matches the signal address and can then directly and quickly Switch affected, connected circuits and the corresponding lighting elements drive.

Mehrere Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodule können zum Abruf einer Lichtszene jeweils sehr schnell, nämlich parallel und damit gleichzeitig die Prüfung der Adresse durchführen und dann jeweils die daran angeschlossenen Stromkreise schalten, so daß auch bei einer sehr großen Anzahl von Beleuchtungselementen keine zeitliche Verzögerung eines Signalflusses und damit kein Laufeffekt auftritt.Multiple signal processing and storage modules can very much to call up a light scene fast, namely in parallel and thus simultaneously Check the address and then the switch the connected circuits so that even with a very large number of lighting elements no signal flow delay and thus no running effect occurs.

Gleichzeitig wird durch die erfindungsgemäße Lösung der Aufwand für Verkabelung gering gehalten, da die Beleuchtungselemente an ihnen räumlich nahe Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodule angeschlossen werden können, die selbst an einer einzigen, gemeinsamen Signalübertragungseinrichtung angeschlossen sind. Da über die Signalübertragungseinrichtung lediglich Signale übertragen werden, kann diese mit einer sehr geringen Spannung betrieben werden, wodurch der Montageaufwand verringert ist.At the same time by the invention Solution the effort for cabling was kept low, because the lighting elements are spatially close to them Signal processing and memory modules connected be able to work on a single, common signal transmission device connected are. Because via the signal transmission device only signals can be transmitted, this can be done with operate at a very low voltage, whereby the assembly effort is reduced.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist dem Signal eine Lichtszenenkennung zugeordnet, die das jeweilige Signalverarbeitungsund -Speichermodul zusammen mit der Beleuchtungsinformation abrufbar speichert. Damit wird auf besonders einfache Weise eine Zuordnung von bestimmten Beleuchtungsinformationen zu einer Lichtszene geschaffen, und auf einfache Weise mit der Beleuchtungsinformation in dem zugehörigen Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul gespeichert.According to an advantageous embodiment of the Invention is a light scene identifier for the signal assigned that the respective signal processing and Memory module together with the lighting information available stores. This will make it special simple way of assigning certain Illumination information for a light scene created, and easily with the lighting information in the associated signal processing and memory module saved.

Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist zum Abruf einer gespeicherten Lichtszene an jeder Eingabevorrichtung ein Szenensignal eingebbar, wobei die Eingabevorrichtung über die Signalübertragungseinrichtung an alle Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodule sendet, und wobei jedes Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul separat das Szenensignal mit den gespeicherten Lichtszenenkennungen vergleicht und bei Übereinstimmung die entsprechenden angeschlossenen Beleuchtungselemente über die Stromkreise ansteuert. Dies ermöglicht ein besonders einfaches Abrufen jeder Lichtszene von allen Eingabevorrichtungen aus, wobei zu dem Abruf einer Lichtszene lediglich die Szenensignale, und damit geringe Informationensmengen über die Signalübertragungseinrichtung gesendet werden müssen.According to a further advantageous embodiment the invention is for retrieving a stored Light scene a scene signal on each input device can be entered, the input device via the Signal transmission device to all signal processing and memory modules, and each Signal processing and memory module separately that Scene signal with the saved light scene identifiers compares and, if they match, the corresponding ones connected lighting elements via the Control circuits. This enables a special easy retrieval of every light scene from all input devices from, to the recall of a light scene only the scene signals, and therefore low Amounts of information about the signal transmission device must be sent.

Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind an die Signalübertragungseinrichtung Nebenstellen angeschlossen, an denen zumindest Szenensignale eingebbar sind. Als Nebenstellen sind Vorrichtungen mit sehr geringem Bauaufwand vorgesehen, mit denen Lichtszenen abrufbar sind. Da der Aufbau deutlich weniger kompliziert ist als der einer Eingabevorrichtung, können im einfachsten Fall lediglich ein oder mehrere Schalter vorgesehen sein, die manuell bedienbar sind und über die eine oder gegebenenfalls mehrere Lichtszenen abrufbar sind. Es ist insbesondere daran gedacht, in großen Sälen beispielsweise eine Eingabevorrichtung zur Programmierung der Lichtszene und mehrere, vorzugsweise in der Nähe jedes Saaleingangs angeordnete Nebenstellen vorzusehen. According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention are to the signal transmission device Extensions connected, at least Scene signals can be entered. As extensions are Devices with very little construction are provided, with which light scenes can be called up. Because the construction is significantly less complicated than one Input device, can in the simplest case only one or more switches may be provided which are operated manually and via one or, if necessary multiple light scenes are available. It is especially thought of in large halls for example an input device for programming the light scene and several, preferably nearby each extension entrance arranged to provide.

Weitere Vorteile ergeben sich aus den zusätzlichen Unteransprüchen sowie aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung eines in den Zeichnungen dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiels. In den Zeichnungen zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 in schematischer Darstellung einen beispielhaften Aufbau für eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zur Steuerung einer Mehrzahl von Beleuchtungselementen mit zwei Eingabevorrichtungen, drei Nebenstellen und zwei Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodulen,
  • Fig. 2 in schematischer Darstellung nach Art eines Blockdiagramms ein Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul, und
  • Fig. 3 schematisch die Anschlüsse eines Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermoduls gemäß Fig. 2.
  • Further advantages result from the additional subclaims and from the following description of an embodiment shown in the drawings. The drawings show:
  • 1 shows a schematic illustration of an exemplary structure for a device according to the invention for controlling a plurality of lighting elements with two input devices, three extensions and two signal processing and storage modules,
  • Fig. 2 shows a schematic representation in the manner of a block diagram of a signal processing and memory module, and
  • 3 schematically shows the connections of a signal processing and storage module according to FIG. 2.
  • Die in Fig. 1 in ihrer Gesamtheit mit 10 bezeichnete Vorrichtung umfaßt gemäß dem beispielhaft dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel zwei Eingabevorrichtungen 11, die über eine gemeinsame Signalübertragungseinrichtung 12 miteinander verbunden sind. Bei der Signalübertragungseinrichtung 12 kann es sich im einfachsten Fall um eine zweiadrige elektrische Leitung handeln. Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, eine vieradrige Leitung zu benutzen, bei der aus zwei Adern die Spannungsversorgung mitgeliefert wird und bei der die beiden anderen Adern der Signalübertragung dienen. 1 in its entirety with 10 designated device includes according to the example illustrated embodiment two input devices 11, via a common signal transmission device 12 are connected to each other. The signal transmission device 12 can in the simplest case a two-wire electrical one Act line. According to the invention there is provided a to use a four-wire cable with two Wires the power supply is supplied and where the other two wires of signal transmission serve.

    Ebenfalls an die Signalübertragungseinrichtung 12 angeschlossen sind gemäß Fig. 1 zwei Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodule 13. Nicht dargestellt ist eine an die gemeinsame Signalübertragungseinrichtung 12 anschließbare Schnittstelle für einen Computer, beispielsweise eine V24-Schnittstelle.Also to the signal transmission device 12 are connected according to FIG. 1, two signal processing and memory modules 13. Not shown is a to the common signal transmission device 12 connectable interface for a computer, for example a V24 interface.

    Jedes Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul 13 verfügt über eine begrenzte Anzahl von Analogausgängen 14 und Schaltausgängen 15. Die analogen Ausgänge 14 sind Stromkreise zum Anschluß von beispielsweise externen Dimm-Bausteinen 16 für dimmbare Leuchten 19, elektronischen Vorschaltgeräten 17 oder ähnlichen Geräten. Die Schaltausgänge 15 dienen hingegen dem elektrischen Anschluß von Leistungsrelais 20 für die Ansteuerung von nicht dimmbaren Leuchten 18, Verdunklungen oder Leinwänden.Each signal processing and storage module 13 has a limited number of analog outputs 14 and switching outputs 15. The analog outputs 14 are circuits for connecting, for example external dimming modules 16 for dimmable lights 19, electronic ballasts 17 or similar Devices. The switching outputs 15, however, serve electrical connection of power relay 20 for the Control of non-dimmable lights 18, blackouts or canvases.

    Von den beiden Eingabevorrichtungen 11 aus, die beispielsweise in zwei unterschiedlichen Räumen angeordnet sein können, können alle Beleuchtungselemente 17, 18, 19 einzeln angesteuert werden. Über eine menügesteuerte Tastatur 21 können eine Vielzahl von Beleuchtungsinformationen wie Helligkeitswerte, Fadingzeiten sowie weitere Sonderinformationen beispielsweise für die Ansteuerung von Verdunklungen eingegeben werden. Diese Informationen werden von der Eingabevorrichtung 11 an die gemeinsame Signalübertragungseinrichtung 12 abgegeben und dort als Signale an alle Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodule 13 gesendet. Das Programm für die menügeführte Programmierung ist in der Eingabevorrichtung 11 gespeichert. Bei der Eingabe der Beleuchtungsinformationen in die Eingabevorrichtung 11 wird der Information mittels einer elektronischen Schaltung unmittelbar eine Signaladresse zugeordnet, die eine Zuordnung der Information zu einem bestimmten Stromkreis, also einem bestimmten Analogausgang 14 oder Schaltausgang 15 ermöglicht.From the two input devices 11, the for example arranged in two different rooms can be all lighting elements 17, 18, 19 can be controlled individually. Over a menu driven keyboard 21 can be a variety of Lighting information such as brightness values, Fading times and other special information, for example for the control of blackouts can be entered. This information is provided by the Input device 11 to the common signal transmission device 12 emitted and there as signals to all signal processing and storage modules 13 Posted. The program for menu-driven programming is stored in the input device 11. When entering the lighting information in the Input device 11 is the information by means of an electronic circuit immediately one Assigned signal address, which is an assignment of the Information about a specific circuit, so a specific analog output 14 or switching output 15 allows.

    Das Signal gelangt über die Signalübertragungseinrichtung 12 zu jedem Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul 13, welches eine eigene, für das jeweilige Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul 13 spezielle Adresse besitzt. Beim Empfang eines Signals überprüft jedes Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul 13 durch Vergleich seiner eigenen Adresse mit der dem Signal zugehörigen Signaladresse selbsttätig und unabhängig, ob ein diesem Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul 13 zugeordneter Stromkreis 14, 15 von der als Signal empfangenen Beleuchtungsinformation betroffen ist. Ist dies nicht der Fall, so entfaltet das Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul 13 keine weitere Tätigkeit und kehrt in seinen Ruhezustand zurück, um auf den Empfang eines neues Signals zu warten.The signal passes through the signal transmission device 12 to each signal processing and Memory module 13, which has its own, for that respective signal processing and storage module 13 has a special address. When receiving a signal checked every signal processing and Memory module 13 by comparing its own Address with the signal address associated with the signal automatically and independently, whether a signal processing and memory module 13 associated circuit 14, 15 of the lighting information received as a signal is affected. If not If so, the signal processing and unfolds - Memory module 13 no further activity and returns back to its idle state to receive waiting for a new signal.

    Wird bei der Prüfung der Adressen festgestellt, daß ein Analogausgang 14 oder ein Schaltausgang 15 dieses Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermoduls 13 betroffen ist, so wird dieses Signal als Beleuchtungsinformation in dem Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul 13 gespeichert. If the addresses are checked, that an analog output 14 or a switching output 15 this signal processing and storage module 13 is affected, this signal is used as lighting information in the signal processing and Memory module 13 stored.

    Als Lichtszene gespeichert werden kann eine prinzipiell sehr große Menge von Beleuchtungsinformationen für unterschiedliche Beleuchtungselemente 17, 18, 19. Für den Abruf einer Lichtszene kann beispielsweise über die Tastatur 21 einer Eingabevorrichtung 11 ein Szenensignal eingegeben werden, welches über die Signalübertragungseinrichtung 12 von allen Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodulen 13 empfangen wird. Da mit der Beleuchtungsinformation in dem jeweiligen Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul 13 eine Lichtszenenkennung gespeichert ist, kann jedes Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul 13 für sich das empfangene Szenensignal mit den gespeicherten Lichtszenenkennungen vergleichen. Stimmen diese nicht überein, so nimmt das betreffende Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul 13 keine weiteren Tätigkeiten vor und kehrt in einen Ruhezustand zurück, in dem es auf den Empfang weiterer Signale wartet.One can be saved as a light scene in principle a very large amount of lighting information for different lighting elements 17, 18, 19. For example, to call up a light scene via the keyboard 21 of an input device 11 a scene signal can be entered, which via the signal transmission device 12 from all signal processing and storage modules 13 Will be received. Since with the lighting information in the respective signal processing and Memory module 13 stores a light scene identifier is, any signal processing and Memory module 13 for the received scene signal with the saved light scene identifiers to compare. If these do not match, take the relevant signal processing and Memory module 13 no further activities before and returns to an idle state in which the Waiting for further signals.

    Stimmt das empfangene Lichtszenensignal mit der gespeicherten Lichtszenenkennung überein, so werden die entsprechenden angeschlossenen Beleuchtungselemente 17, 18, 19 über die Analogausgänge 14 bzw. die Schaltausgänge 15 angesteuert.Is the received light scene signal correct with the stored light scene identifier match, so the corresponding connected lighting elements 17, 18, 19 via the analog outputs 14 and Switching outputs 15 controlled.

    Bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 1 sind weiterhin drei Nebenstellen 22 vorgesehen, die weniger aufwendig ausgestaltet sind als die Eingabevorrichtungen 11. Sie umfassen zwar kein Display, weisen jedoch ebenfalls eine Tastatur 23 auf, mit der auf einfache Weise, z.B. manuell gespeicherte Lichtszenen abgerufen werden können.1 in the embodiment three extensions 22 are also provided, the fewer are designed as complex as the input devices 11. They do not include a display however also a keyboard 23 with which on simple way, e.g. manually saved light scenes can be accessed.

    Ein Vorteil der erfindungsgemäßen Steuerungsvorrichtung 10 besteht weiterhin darin, daß die Eingabevorrichtungen 11 räumlich getrennt von den Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodulen 13 angeordnet werden können. Dadurch wird der Verkabelungsaufwand weiter vermindert, da zum Anschluß der einzelnen Beleuchtungselemente 17,18,19 das jeweilige Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul 13 an einen den Beleuchtungselementen 17, 18, 19 nahen Ort und die Eingabevorrichtung 11 an einem für den Benutzer bequem zugänglichen, anderen Ort in einem Gebäude angeordnet werden können. Für die Verbindung zwischen den Eingabevorrichtungen 11 und den Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul 13 ist lediglich die vieradrige Leitung zu verlegen. Auf diese Weise ist die erfindungsgemäße Lichtsteuerungsvorrichtung modular mit einer geringen Zahl von Bausteinen aufgebaut.An advantage of the control device according to the invention 10 is also that the input devices 11 spatially separated from the signal processing and memory modules 13 are arranged can. This increases the wiring effort reduced because of the connection of the individual lighting elements 17,18,19 the respective signal processing and memory module 13 on one of the lighting elements 17, 18, 19 near place and the input device 11 at one convenient for the user accessible, different place in a building can be. For the connection between the input devices 11 and the signal processing and - Memory module 13 is only the four-wire line relocate. In this way, the invention Light control device modular with one small number of building blocks.

    Der Aufbau eines erfindungsgemäßen Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermoduls 13 ist beispielhaft in Fig. 2 dargestellt. Herzstück des Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermoduls 13 ist der Mikroprozessor-Baustein 24, der als LON-Chip 3150, kommerziell im Handel erhältlich ist. Mit dem Baustein 24 ist ein Busankoppler 25 verbunden, der als FTT10A-Baustein ebenfalls kommerziell im Handel erhältlich ist. Der Busankuppler 25 ist unmittelbar mit der Signalübertragungseinrichtung 12 verbunden. Bezugsinformationen über diese beiden Bausteine können beispielsweise über die Echelon GmbH, 58598 Baldham bezogen werden. Prinzipiell können auch andere Busankoppler 25 und andere Mikroprozessoren 24 verwendet werden.The structure of a signal processing according to the invention and memory module 13 is exemplified in Fig. 2 shown. Heart of the signal processing and memory module 13 is the microprocessor chip 24, the LON chip 3150, commercially in Trade is available. With the block 24 is a Bus coupling unit 25 connected as an FTT10A module is also commercially available. The Bus coupler 25 is directly connected to the signal transmission device 12 connected. reference information You can use these two building blocks, for example can be obtained from Echelon GmbH, 58598 Baldham. In principle, other bus couplers 25 and other microprocessors 24 are used.

    Innerhalb des Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermoduls 13 ist ein besonderer zweiter Bus 26 vorgesehen, der beim Ausführungsbeispiel nach Art eines MUX-Protokolls arbeitet. Informationen zu diesem Protokoll oder alternativen Protokollen können beispielsweise den von der Firma Echelon herausgegebenen "Neuron Chip Databook", Feb. 1995, entnommen werden. An diesem zweiten Bus 26 sind ein Adressdecoder 27, galvanische Trennelemente 28, Digital/Analog-Wandler 29, eine Speichereinheit 30 zur Adressenspeicherung und ein Adressschalter 31 angeschlossen.Within the signal processing and Memory module 13 is a special second bus 26 provided that in the embodiment according to Art a MUX protocol works. Information about this Protocol or alternative protocols for example the one published by the Echelon company "Neuron Chip Databook", Feb. 1995, taken become. An address decoder is located on this second bus 26 27, galvanic isolators 28, digital / analog converter 29, a memory unit 30 for address storage and an address switch 31 connected.

    Innerhalb des Signalverarbeitungs- und Speichermoduls 13 ist auch eine geräteinterne Stromversorgung 33 vorgesehen.Within the signal processing and storage module 13 is also an internal power supply 33 provided.

    Eine dargestellte Schaltstufe 42 mit dem Schaltausgang 15 und ein Verstärkerbaustein 43 mit den analogen Ausgang 14 sind lediglich beispielhaft für eine Vielzahl von möglichen Stromkreisen und zugehörigen Elementen 42, 43 dargestellt.A switching stage 42 shown with the switching output 15 and an amplifier module 43 with the analog Output 14 are only examples of one Variety of possible circuits and related Elements 42, 43 shown.

    Besondere galvanische Trennelemente 28 sind lediglich zwischen dem zweiten Bus 26 und den Schaltausgängen 15 notwendig. Für den Bereich zwischen dem Digital/Analog-Wandler 29 und der analogen Anschlußleitung 14 ist keine galvanische Trennung erforderlich, da hier auf die galvanische Trennung der Stromversorgung, bzw. des Busankopplers 25 zurückgegriffen werden kann.Special galvanic isolating elements 28 are only between the second bus 26 and the switching outputs 15 necessary. For the area between that Digital / analog converter 29 and the analog connecting line 14 no galvanic isolation is required, because here the electrical isolation of the power supply, or the bus coupling unit 25 can be.

    Die Speicherung der Beleuchtungsinformationen in dem Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul 13 findet in der Speichereinheit 30 statt. Hier ist ein besonderer Batteriespeicher 32 vorgesehen, der eine dauerhafte Speicherung der Beleuchtungsinformationen, insbesondere bei Stromausfall der zentralen Stromversorgung 44 gewährleistet. Die Zuordnung der Beleuchtungsinformationen an die einzelnen Analogausgänge 14 und Schaltausgänge 15 erfolgt im Adressdecoder 27. Zusätzlich ist ein Adressschalter 31 vorgesehen, der die Einstellung von Geräte- oder Gruppenadresse ermöglicht.Storage of lighting information in the signal processing and storage module 13 takes place in the storage unit 30. Here is a special battery storage 32 is provided, the one permanent storage of lighting information, especially if the central power supply fails 44 guaranteed. The assignment of lighting information to the individual analog outputs 14 and switching outputs 15 take place in the address decoder 27. In addition, an address switch 31 is provided which the setting of device or group address allows.

    Innerhalb des Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermoduls 13 ist darüber hinaus in dem Mikroprozessor 24 Software gespeichert, die unmittelbar alle Funktionen wie das Ändern von Helligkeiten, die Ansteuerung von Leinwänden oder Verdunklungen usw. ausführt, wenn sie über die Eingabevorrichtungen 11 dazu aufgefordert wird. Es ist also nicht nur eine Speicherung von Beleuchtungsinformationen in dem Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul 13 möglich, sondern zusätzlich auch ein unmittelbares Ansprechen der einzelnen Analogausgänge 14 und Schaltausgänge 15.Within the signal processing and Memory module 13 is also in the microprocessor 24 software saved that immediately all functions like changing brightnesses that Control of screens or blackouts, etc. executes when using the input devices 11 is asked to do so. So it's not just one Storage of lighting information in the Signal processing and storage module 13 possible, but also a direct response of the individual analog outputs 14 and switching outputs 15th

    Fig. 3 zeigt im überblick verschiedene Anschlüsse eines Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermoduls 13. Schematisch ist ein Servicetaster 34 mit einer LED-Anzeige 34a dargestellt, die den Benutzer über den Status des LON-Chip informiert. Weiterhin ist eine Batterieüberwachungsanzeige 35 vorgesehen, sowie eine Resettaste 36. Die Resettaste 36 bewirkt bei Betätigung einen Re-Start der Software und eine Rückkehr in den letzten Beleuchtungszustand. Die im Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul 13 gespeicherten Beleuchtungsinformationen bleiben erhalten. Beim Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 3 sind zwei Schalter 37, 38 zur wählbaren Einstellung der Adressierungsart vorgesehen. Im bezüglich Fig. 3 oberen Bereich des Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermoduls 13 sind die Spannungsanschlüsse 39, die Busanschlüsse 40 sowie die Ausgangsklemmen 41 zur Ansteuerung der externen Relais 20 angedeutet.3 shows an overview of various Signal processing and connections - Memory module 13. A service button is shown schematically 34 shown with an LED display 34a, the Informs users about the status of the LON chip. There is also a battery monitoring display 35 provided, as well as a reset button 36. The reset button 36 causes the software to restart when activated and a return to the last lighting state. The in the signal processing and storage module 13 saved lighting information remains receive. 3 are two switches 37, 38 for selectable setting of the Addressing type provided. In the upper with respect to FIG. 3 Field of signal processing and Memory module 13 are the voltage connections 39, the bus connections 40 and the output terminals 41 for Control of the external relay 20 indicated.

    Der detaillierte Aufbau einer Eingabevorrichtung 11 ist in den Zeichnungen nicht dargestellt. Es handelt sich wie bei dem Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul 13 um ein separates Gerät, in dem eine Platine mit mehreren elektronischen Bauelementen aufgenommen ist. Die unmittelbare Anwendung an die Signalübertragungseinrichtung 12 erfolgt wie bei dem Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodul 13 über einen Busankoppler FTT10A und einen LON-Chip 3150. Herzstück dieser Schaltungsanordnung ist jedoch ein zusätzlicher Mikrocontroller SAB 80535 von der Firma Siemens. Mit diesem Mikrocontroller sind ein Uhr-Baustein, mehrere I/O-Interfacebausteine (Ein/Ausgabegeräte) sowie ein Display, vorzugsweise ein LCD-Display verbunden. Darüber hinaus sind mit dem Mikrocontroller drei Speicherbausteine, ein EPROM zur festen Speicherung der Software, ein weiterer EPROM zur Speicherung des Menüs und ein separater RAM-Baustein zur Speicherung von Daten verbunden. Insbesondere werden hier die Signaladressen gespeichert, so daß bei Abruf einer gewünschten Lichtszene die Eingabevorrichtung 11 automatisch die entsprechenden Signale über die Signalübertragungseinrichtung 12 an alle Signalverarbeitungs- und -Speichermodule 13 sendet.The detailed structure of an input device 11 is not shown in the drawings. It deals like the signal processing and Memory module 13 to a separate device in which a Circuit board with several electronic components added is. The direct application to the Signal transmission device 12 is carried out as in the Signal processing and storage module 13 via a FTT10A bus coupling unit and a LON 3150 chip this circuit arrangement is however a additional microcontroller SAB 80535 from the company Siemens. With this microcontroller are a clock module, several I / O interface modules (input / output devices) and a display, preferably a LCD display connected. In addition, with the Microcontroller three memory modules, an EPROM for permanent storage of the software, another EPROM for storing the menu and a separate RAM module connected for storing data. In particular the signal addresses are saved here that when calling up a desired light scene, the input device 11 automatically the corresponding Signals via the signal transmission device 12 sends all signal processing and memory modules 13.

    Darüber hinaus ist in jeder Eingabevorrichtung ein Infrarotempfängerbaustein, beispielsweise ein programierter PIC 16C58, an den Mikrocontroller angebunden, der zum Empfang von von einer Infrarotfernbedienung ausgesandten Infrarotwellen dient. Auf diese Weise kann ein Benutzer mit entsprechenden Infrarotfernbedienungen auf sehr flexible Weise die gespeicherten Lichtszenen abrufen.In addition, in every input device an infrared receiver module, for example a programmed PIC 16C58, connected to the microcontroller, to receive an infrared remote control emitted infrared waves. To this Way, a user with appropriate infrared remote controls saved in a very flexible way Call up light scenes.

    Claims (7)

    1. Device (10) for controlling a multiplicity of lighting elements (17, 18, 19), in particular for controlling light scenes, having at least one input device (11) for inputting items of lighting information that is connected via a signal-transmitting device (12) to a plurality of signal-processing and signal-memory modules (13) that retrievably store at least some of the transmitted signals as items of lighting information, wherein there is connected to the signal-processing and signal-memory modules (13) a plurality of separate electrical circuits (14, 15) that are routed to the lighting elements (17, 18, 19) and that can be activated by the signal-processing and signal-memory modules (13), wherein a plurality of input devices (11) are connected to the common signal-transmitting device (12), wherein there are permanently installed in a plurality of rooms in a building respective input devices, wherein items of lighting information for every lighting element (17, 18, 19) can be inputted at every input device (11), wherein the respective input device (11) transmits the items of lighting information as signals via the signal-transmitting device (12) together with a signal address to all the signal-processing and signal-memory modules (13), wherein every signal-processing and signal-memory module (13) independently carries out a check by comparing its own address in each case with the signal address as to whether a lighting element (17, 18, 19) connected to said signal-processing and signal-memory module (13) is affected, wherein the signal-processing and signal-memory module (13) retrievably stores said signal as an item of lighting information only after a positive check, and wherein a conventional LON bus is used as signal-transmitting device (12), the signal address itself being a component of the signal variable.
    2. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the signal is assigned a light scene identifier that retrievably stores the respective signal-processing and signal-memory module (13) together with the item of lighting information.
    3. Device according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, to retrieve a stored light scene, there can be inputted at every input device (11) a scene signal that the input device (11) transmits via the signal-transmitting device (12) to all the signal-processing and signal-memory modules (13) and in that every signal-processing and signal-memory module (13) separately compares the scene signal with the stored light scene identifiers and, in the event of correspondence, activates the appropriate, connected, lighting elements (17, 18, 19) via the electrical circuits (14, 15).
    4. Device according to Claim 3, characterized in that there are connected to the signal-transmitting device (12) extension units (22) at which at least scene signals can be inputted.
    5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plurality of signal-processing and signal-memory modules (13) can be combined to form a group and whose lighting elements (17, 18, 19) are programmable and activable as a group, in that, to set a group address in signal-processing and signal-memory modules (13) an address switch (31, 37, 38) is provided that is, for example, manually actuable, in that a group address is assigned to the signal addresses for this purpose, and in that, with the address switch (31, 37, 38) in the group addressing position, every signal-processing and signal-memory module (13) compares, in checking the signal address, the group address with a set appliance group address and stores the signals as items of lighting information only in the event of correspondence.
    6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that every signal-processing and signal-memory module (13) comprises a microprocessor (24), such as a LON chip 3510 that, on the one hand, is connected to the signal-transmitting device (12) via a bus coupler (25), such as an FTT10A component, and, on the other hand, is connected via a second bus (26) at least to digital/analog converters (29) and/or isolating elements (28) to which the electrical circuits (14, 15) for the lighting elements (17, 18, 19) are connected in each case.
    7. Device according to Claim 6, characterized in that isolating elements (28) are disposed between the second bus (26) and the switching stages (20) for switching electrical circuits (15).
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