EP3092873B1 - Operating device and communications adapter for outdoor use - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a housed operating device for operating illuminants according to claim 1. In addition, the invention relates to a lamp with an operating device according to the invention, to a communication adapter according to claim 7 and to a system comprising an operating device and a communication adapter according to claim 14.

The control gear can be a ballast or an LED driver. According to the invention, the control gear is preferably used outdoors, in particular outdoors, and can be used, for example, in street lights, for exterior building lighting, etc. The operating device can operate the at least one lamp in a dimmable manner, and in particular the operating device can dim the at least one lamp in response to a command.

In the case of electronic devices which are intended for use outdoors, it makes sense to provide them with a housing which is locked so that no moisture or dust can penetrate the electronic device.

According to the prior art, components are assigned to an operating device which are supplied or controlled by the operating device. The control or supply of the components is wired, which is disadvantageous in that it involves contact points or terminals, plugs or connections for electrical contacting of the components with the operating device must be provided in or on the housing.

On the one hand, the susceptibility to errors is increased, since moisture can penetrate into the housing, which can lead to failures, e.g. by forming electrical bridges. On the other hand, the service life can be impaired, e.g. on the external contacts for increased wear, e.g. due to corrosion. High IP protection classes (International Protection Codes according to DIN 40 050 Part 9 and / or DIN EN 60529), e.g. Protection class IP 66, 67 or 68) cannot be achieved.

The publication US 2012/038281 A1 discloses a system for operating a plurality of street lamps in response to movement from a vehicle, comprising: a sensor associated with at least one of the street lights and configured to detect the presence of a moving vehicle and provide a signal that indicates that represents moving vehicle; a radio frequency transceiver associated with each of the street lamps; and processing electronics configured to receive the signal representative of the moving vehicle from the sensor and to cause the radio frequency transceiver to send a command to one or more of the plurality of street lamps to determine the lighting conditions along a path for the vehicle to change.

The publication DE 102012208267 discloses a module for controlling a lamp, a lighting device with such a module and a lighting system with at least one such lighting device. Furthermore, a method for controlling an operating device is proposed.

The publication US 2007/291475 A1 discloses a portable lighting device capable of producing light that is substantially evenly distributed over its surface. The lighting device comprises a housing with a translucent section and a light source arranged in the housing. Part of the light of the light source is directed from a first optical structure onto the transparent housing section. A second optical structure scatters this light evenly over the translucent section. The invention therefore provides that communication and / or supply of the components supplied by the operating device takes place at least partially wirelessly, and in particular near-field communication technologies (NFC) or near-radio technologies (eg Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE (low energy), ZigBee, ... ) are used. In particular, communication adapters can be functionally connected to the operating device in this way.

The invention thus provides a housed operating device according to claim 1, which alleviates the problems of the prior art. Further embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims. In addition, a communication adapter is provided according to claim 7, the further embodiments of which are the subject of the dependent claims. Finally, the invention also provides a system of operating device and communication adapter according to claim 14 and a lamp with an operating device according to the invention.

In a first aspect, a housed operating device for operating illuminants is provided, a housing of the operating device sealed against moisture having means for mechanically positioning and / or holding at least one communication adapter, the means being arranged on the housing in such a way that a positioned and / or held communication adapter communicates wirelessly through the housing wall with an interface of the operating device, which is arranged within the housing.

The operating device is designed to provide the at least one communication adapter with a wireless electrical supply, in particular via the interface, in particular contactless and / or inductive.

To communicate with the at least one communication adapter, the operating device can receive data from the at least one communication adapter and / or transmit data to the at least one communication adapter.

The operating device is set up to communicate with the at least one communication adapter when the at least one communication adapter is supplied wirelessly by means of the wireless supply, by changing or modulating the wireless supply.

The operating device can communicate with the at least one communication adapter by radio and preferably without contact.

The means can be designed so that at least a communication adapter mechanically defined on the Operating device can be positioned, in particular by plug-in, latching, clamping, adhesive and / or magnetic connection to the housing.

The operating device and the supply lines supplying the operating device can be at least partially encapsulated with a casting compound, and in particular the housing is at least partially shaped by the casting compound.

The housing of the operating device can be hermetically sealed, in particular watertight and / or airtight.

The operating device can supply lines supplying the operating device with other operating devices and in particular with other bus users, for. B. in a light management system, communicate, in particular by means of power line communication, PLC.

The operating device can have a bus interface for communication with a bus and / or a supply interface.

The operating device can have a control unit and an antenna for unidirectional or bi-directional communication with at least one communication adapter.

The operating device can have a further communication interface and can receive and / or send information, in particular maintenance and / or configuration data, in particular wirelessly via the further communication interface. The control gear can continue via the Evaluate communication interface received data by means of the control unit, and the control unit can configure the operating device accordingly.

The control gear can be an electronic ballast or an LED converter.

In a further aspect, a lamp is provided with the operating device.

In yet another aspect, a communication adapter is provided which has a housing sealed against moisture and means for mechanical positioning on the operating device, the communication adapter having an interface which is set up to communicate wirelessly with an operating device interface within the housing of the operating device.

The communication adapter can be supplied in particular via the at least one interface or a supply interface, wirelessly, in particular contactlessly and / or inductively, starting from the operating device.

For communication with the at least one operating device, the communication adapter can receive data from the at least one operating device and / or transmit data to the at least one operating device.

A programming device can also be connected to the communication adapter in order, for example, to update the firmware of the operating device (change or addition of the operating behavior, for example the control or new error detections, or extension of the command set in relation to new functions of the company and the service) or setting operating parameters.

The communication adapter is set up to communicate with the operating device in the case of wireless electrical supply by the operating device, in particular by changing or modulating the wireless supply.

In the case of a wireless supply, the communication adapter can communicate with the at least one operating device by radio and preferably without contact.

The means can be designed in such a way that the communication adapter can be connected to the operating device mechanically, in particular by plug-in, latching, clamping, adhesive and / or magnetic connection.

The communication adapter can be potted with a potting compound. The potting compound can at least partially form the housing of the communication adapter.

The housing of the communication adapter can be hermetically sealed, in particular water and airtight.

The communication adapter can have a bus interface for communication with a bus and / or a supply interface.

The communication adapter can have a control unit and an antenna for unidirectional or bi-directional communication with the at least one operating device.

The communication adapter can have a further communication interface. It can receive wired or wireless information, in particular maintenance and / or configuration data, via the communication interface. The communication adapter can evaluate the data received via the communication interface by means of the control unit. The control unit can be set up to configure the communication adapter accordingly.

The communication adapter can convert the wireless communication originating from the operating device into another wireless or wired standard and / or convert the communication directed to the operating device from the wireless or wired standard for wireless communication with the operating device.

In yet another aspect, a system is provided with at least one operating device and at least one communication adapter, as described above.

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The invention will now be described with reference to the figures. Show:

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an operating device according to the prior art;

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schematically an operating device according to the invention; and

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schematically an embodiment of the operating device according to the invention.

According to the invention, the housed operating device for operating at least one light source and preferably at least one LED with a housing is now provided, which has means for holding a communication adapter.

The means can be, for example, latching, clamping, adhesive, screwing or adhesive connecting means and in particular magnetic connecting means with which a correspondingly designed communication adapter can be positioned or held on the housing. While communication adapters are mainly discussed below, it should be understood that the configuration according to the invention can be used for any component that is to be functionally connected to the operating device, and in particular is to be supplied electrically by it and / or to exchange data with the operating device.

For example, both the operating device and the communication adapter can be provided with magnetic and / or mechanical connecting means which, when the operating device and the communication adapter are brought together, interact in such a way that the communication adapter adheres to the operating device or is held in a defined position. Velcro connectors, for example, can also be provided as connecting means, or connectors which, when the communication adapter and the corresponding means of the operating device are brought together, lock or jam with one another in order to define the position of the communication adapter on the operating device.

The operating device is now designed such that it has at least one interface which is designed for wireless communication between the operating device and the communication adapter. For example, the operating device can have an antenna that is mounted in the housing of the operating device such that communication is possible through the housing of the operating device and in particular the housing of the communication adapter. Correspondingly, the communication adapter then also has an antenna for communication with the operating device across the housing. The communication between the operating device and the communication adapter can be unidirectional or bi-directional communication.

For communication, the operating device and / or the communication adapter has an intelligent circuit (IC, ASIC or a microcontroller) which, in particular, is used exclusively for communication with the communication adapter / operating device.

The operating device is designed in such a way that it wirelessly supplies the communication adapter with energy. For example, inductive energy transmission from the operating device to the communication adapter can take place in order to supply the communication adapter with energy. The operating device can also change or modulate the power supply, which can also be done without contact, in such a way that communication with the communication adapter takes place. For example, Powerline Communication (PLC) based communication between control gear and communication adapter can take place.

The communication adapter is in particular designed such that on the one hand it can communicate with the operating device according to a protocol / standard, but on the other hand it can also communicate using a different wireless or wired communication protocol / standard. For example, the communication adapter can be used to provide communication to a bus interface for the operating device.

The communication adapter can be connected on the one hand to a bus and have a corresponding bus interface for communication (wireless and / or wired) with the bus, while the communication adapter on the other hand has a communication interface for wireless communication with the operating device. For example, the communication adapter can have an interface for a DALI and / or DSI bus, while the communication adapter communicates with the operating device using BTLE, WiFi / WLAN, ZigBee or NFC.

The communication adapter can also have connections for a programming device in order, for example, to update the firmware of the operating device starting from the programming device (changing or supplementing the operating behavior, for example the control or new error detections, or expanding the command set with regard to new functions of the company and the Services) or operating parameters. The programming device can communicate wirelessly and / or wired with the communication adapter.

It can be advantageous that the radio link between the operating device and the communication adapter also ensures very high galvanic isolation, for example in the range of 12000 volts. This is particularly advantageous for outdoor use.

In addition to communication interfaces for communication of the operating device with one or more communication adapters, the operating device preferably has a further interface via which the operating device can communicate, in particular independently of a communication adapter.

For example, the operating device can be supplied with maintenance or configuration information in particular via the interface, which information can be transmitted wirelessly from a (mobile) terminal to the operating device, for example.

The additional communication interface thus provides an additional and additional communication channel for the operating device. This communication channel or the associated interfaces can differ from the communication interface which is provided for communication with the at least one communication adapter. It should be understood that different communication interfaces can also be provided for different communication adapters.

The provision of a further communication channel is also advantageous because communication with the operating device or its configuration is also possible if no communication adapter is connected to the control gear. However, if the operating device and the communication adapter as well as the mobile end device use the same communication protocol or communication method (e.g. BLE, Bluetooth, NFC, ...), the communication between the end device (e.g. smartphone, tablet, ...), operating device and / or communication adapter also take place via the same communication interface. A factory setting / configuration of the control gear can also be carried out in this way.

The communication adapter can in particular be provided for establishing a connection between the operating device and one or more sensors. For example, the communication adapter can be connected to a sensor wirelessly or by wire, and it can also communicate with the operating device by radio. An event detected by the sensor can thus be reported to the operating device by radio. On the other hand, the operating device can actively call up information from the sensor. The sensor can e.g. act as a daylight sensor, a motion sensor, a smoke detector, an infrared sensor (IR) and / or a combination thereof. Of course, other sensors can also be used (e.g. pressure and / or temperature sensors), which above all are known from the field of building technology.

The at least one communication adapter is advantageously connected to the housing of the operating device. For example, communication between the communication adapter and the operating device can take place, for example, using the NFC standard, whereby the connection results in an optimal positioning of the antennas to one another. The antennas can thus be arranged close to one another, in particular at the most by a housing wall and / or wall of the communication adapter, arranged or brought into contact.

Of course, it can also be provided that an externally accessible interface is provided on the operating device, for example in order to connect the operating device to a communication bus. This interface is then sealed or isolated so that the requirements for outdoor use (IP protection class) are met. However, the operating device can advantageously be designed such that only supply lines for the electrical supply from the operating device and the illuminant are led through the housing to the outside. The operating device advantageously has only one contactless interface, for example communication between the communication adapter and operating device takes place by means of wireless communication. Preferably, no wire-bound interface is led through the housing to the outside.

In addition to contactless information transmission, contactless energy transmission between communication adapter and operating device can also take place, for example by means of electromagnetic energy transmission. The connection and optimal energy transmission can take place by optimally positioning the energy transmitters relative to one another. For example, the position of the U or Toroidal halves are given to each other to ensure an optimal magnetic flux. The antennas and / or the energy transmitters are each housed in both the control gear and the components.

When the control gear is connected to an electrical supply, communication with the control gear can then take place, for example, by modulating the electrical supply, for example via Powerline Communication (PLC). For example, dimming commands are also transmitted to the control gear. On the other hand, such commands can also be transmitted from the communication adapter if, for example, receives corresponding information. Corresponding commands can also be transmitted from the terminal to the operating device.

If the communication adapter connects a sensor to the control gear, the control gear can also configure the sensor via a radio link using bi-directional communication. Another example of the connection of a wired communication protocol via a communication adapter is the intra-luminaire bus protocol (ILB).

Using the communication adapter, it is also possible to directly read out parameters or information from the operating device that reproduces them. For example, a corresponding read-out unit or a device for monitoring an operating device can be connected to the communication adapter, which determines electrical parameters of the operating device transmitted by radio. The terminal can also serve as the read-out unit, or corresponding information can be provided passed on via the communication adapter (relay), eg to a device bus (DALI, DSI, ...) and / or by means of another communication protocol.

For outdoor use, it can be provided that the operating device and preferably also partially its supply line for the electrical supply are cast with a casting compound. This is advantageous because it can ensure that the operating device components are hermetically sealed from the environment. However, it should be noted that the electrical supply to the operating device is also wireless, e.g. by induction. The control gear can e.g. mechanically in a lamp or on a surface, while the electrical supply is wireless. So advantageously no physical penetration of the housing of the operating device is required.

In one configuration, the potting compound can form at least part of the operating device housing. In particular, the operating device and the parts connected to it can be introduced into a shape which defines the external nature or the external features and in particular the connecting means which are to be provided on the housing or corresponding preparatory formations. After the casting compound (e.g. a plastic) has been introduced into the mold, after the casting compound has hardened, the outer surface of the casting compound represents the outer surface of the housing.

The operating device can also be connected to the electrical supply via the supply lines supplying the operating device Devices, for example using Powerline Communication. Corresponding communication is also possible with inductive supply.

The communication adapter can be configured analogously. The communication adapter can also have means for mechanical positioning on the operating device, which represent corresponding counterparts to the means provided on the operating device.

The communication interface of the communication adapter, but also in particular that of the operating device, is arranged within the housing. The communication adapter can also be equipped with a housing, which is also at least partially formed by a potting compound.

Like the operating device, the communication adapter has a supply interface, which is used here to receive the electrical power transmitted by the operating device in order to ensure the electrical supply to the communication adapter. For example, the transmission can take place inductively by means of a transformer / transformer in which a primary-side transformer coil is provided in the operating device and the secondary-side transformer coil is provided in the communication adapter or on a wiring leading to the communication adapter.

The operating device / the communication adapter can also have a charge store (capacitor) or a battery / accumulator, which on the one hand ensures the electrical supply and on the other hand the stored electrical energy stores. In this case, for example, it can also be provided that the communication adapter can inform the operating device of the state of charge of the energy store, so that the operating device interrupts or starts the power supply of the communication adapter when appropriate information (sufficient or critical charge level) is transmitted. It can then be provided that the communication adapter in turn uses the means provided for the power supply, for example a transformer coil, in order to transmit information and / or electrical energy to the operating device or to receive it from the operating device. This can be done, for example, by modulating or changing the current flowing through the coil or by the voltage applied to it.

The housing of the communication adapter, like the housing of the operating device, can be hermetically sealed and in particular airtight or watertight to the environment. However, it can also be provided that only unidirectional or bi-directional data is transmitted between the operating device and the communication adapter, while the electrical supply of the communication adapter takes place in particular through a device bus connected to it. A separate electrical supply for the communication adapter can also be provided.

Like the operating device, the communication adapter can provide a separate communication channel via which, for example, communication with the terminal device, for example a control device or further operating device, can take place. Of the Communication adapter can in particular be set up to receive maintenance and / or configuration data via this separate communication channel. A further additional interface can therefore be provided in the communication adapter for the communication channel.

The maintenance and / or configuration information supplied to the communication adapter can be evaluated by the control unit in the configuration adapter (analogously as in the operating device) by the control unit. Based on the evaluation by the control unit, the operating parameters of the communication adapter are then configured or set.

In particular, the communication adapter thus serves on the one hand to communicate with the operating device, but on the other hand to carry out communication which is based on other standards and in particular can be carried out not only wirelessly but also by wire.

As already mentioned, the operating device can be an electronic ballast (electronic ballast, quantity runner) or an LED converter. By using the at least one communication adapter, the operating device can communicate according to different communication standards. In particular, the operating device can set up a communication network in its immediate vicinity (for example by means of near-field communication (NFC) or radio). This communication network can be based on a radio standard or can also be set up via the supply lines (PLC). The networking can be done automatically based on known standards (Zeroconf, UPnP, Bonjour, Multicast, DHCP, SSDP, etc.). Sensors or interface modules with which the operating device can establish communication can then be arranged in the network, for example.

When the at least one communication adapter is supplied from the operating device, or when other components are supplied, the electrical power output by the operating device can be controlled automatically, for example by inductive coupling. For example, pulse width modulation (PWM) can be used for this. The lines for the electrical supply of the control gear and the illuminant are then connected to the housing or control gear in such a way that no water / air can penetrate at the connection points. In particular, the electrical supply lines are watertight and / or airtight with the housing. As already mentioned, data transmission via a supply transformer can also take place by modulating the supply voltage or coupling the radio signal.

When using a suitable radio standard (e.g. Bluetooth low energy (BTLE) / Bluetooth Standard 4.0 or higher), which is used for communication between the operating device and other components, it is also possible to use other devices, e.g. using mobile devices (smartphone, handheld, Tablet PC) can be accessed directly on the control gear, for example for commissioning or maintenance. The control gear can also be configured in this way, or the operating parameters can be changed or defined. The invention thus offers the possibility that functions of the operating device are outsourced to external components or adapters and that communication between the components / adapters and other bus subscribers, for example in a light management system or an outside light control / maintenance system, enables communication according to different standards ( Bluetooth, BTLE, ZigBee, WLan, IPv4, IPv6, 6WLoPan, DALI, LON, EIB, TELA protocol, ...), are used and, on the other hand, communication between the operating device and the components / adapters is always based on a specific standard, for example, Bluetooth, B (T) LE.

For the contactless or wireless supply of the components / adapters by the operating device, for example, a half ring, E or U core with one or more windings can be attached within the operating device and within the housing. The means for positioning or for holding components / adapters on the housing now serve to ensure a maximum magnetic flux between a winding in the operating device and a corresponding winding in the communication adapter / component. Thus, the control gear according to the invention also enables it to be used in areas where high protection classes (e.g. IP68) are required.

A (half) ring, E or U core is then also provided in the communication adapter to be connected to the operating device or the component which is to be connected to the operating device in order to measure the electrical power transmitted by the operating device will record.

The Fig. 1 now shows schematically an operating device according to the prior art. As can be seen here, in addition to the electrical supply on the operating device, there is also an interface to a bus and an interface for connection to a lamp to the outside.

In Fig. 2 however, an operating device according to the invention is shown. The Fig. 2 shows the operating device 1, which is electrically supplied via an input line 2, for example via a 230V or 380 V AC network, which is connected to the operating device at an input 3 such that an airtight and / or watertight termination between the input line 2 and the control gear 1. In particular, moisture penetration at the entrance 3 is prevented.

The operating device 1 also has means 4a which are set up to position or hold communication adapters or components to be connected to the operating device on the operating device 1. In Fig. 2 A first communication adapter 5 is shown as an example, which communicates by radio with the operating device 1 on the one hand, and on the other hand provides an interface for communication with a bus (for example DALI).

Furthermore, a sensor module 6 is shown, which also communicates with the operating device by radio and can likewise be supplied with electricity by the operating device.

Finally, a further communication adapter 7 is shown, which on the one hand also communicates with the operating device 1 by radio, but on the other hand also wireless communication, for example by means of another radio standard (eg ZigBee) or another wireless communication such as infrared or visible light. The further communication adapter 7 can of course also be designed such that it is designed on the secondary side so that communication with other wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, WLAN, ...) is possible.

In Fig. 2 a further mounting position for a further communication adapter or a further component is shown with a dashed line.

Furthermore, the operating device has an output line 8, which is provided for connecting or connecting the lamps. The output line 8 is connected to an output 9 of the operating device and is also protected against moisture and in particular is connected to the operating device in a water-tight or air-tight manner.

The input line 2 and output line 8 each form supply lines which are connected to the operating device.

On the communication adapters 5, 7 shown by way of example and on the sensor module 6, connection means 4b are shown schematically, which interact with the means 4a of the operating device 1.

According to the invention, the operating device 1 and the communication adapter 5, 7 or the component 6 (for example sensor module) are arranged in a lamp or the operating device is arranged in a lamp and the adapters or components near the lamp. Thus, an operating device can be provided that can only be connected to different bus protocols using different adapters (LUXMATE bus, LON, EIB, ILB, etc.), so that fewer variants of an operating device have to be manufactured. Different, flexible luminaire configurations can be implemented using a basic control gear and various communication standards as well as standards for sensors and interfaces can be easily supported.

In Fig. 3 An operating device 1 'is shown by way of example with a communication adapter 5 (for a wire-bound, preferably digital light management system, for example DALI, DSI or DMX) and a communication adapter 7 (RF, for example for wireless communication), electrical supply to the operating device taking place as an example, inductively . Alternatively, the operating device 1 'can also be supplied in a wired manner via input lines.

In addition, a mobile terminal 10 is shown that also communicates with the operating device 1, 1 ', preferably via a separate communication interface and in particular wirelessly. Alternatively, the mobile terminal 10 can also communicate wirelessly with the communication adapter 7. It is to be understood that the at least one illuminant can also be coupled wirelessly, for example inductively, to the operating device 1, 1 ′, and so the at least one illuminant can be supplied wirelessly. The illuminant can, for example, also be arranged as an integral component in the operating device 1, 1 ', so that none Wireless power supply to the lamp must be required.

Communication between the operating device 1 'and the communication adapter 5 and the communication adapter 7 can take place, for example, using Bluetooth low energy (BTLE).

The wireless communication and wireless supply also reduce the wiring effort, which also reduces the susceptibility to errors. An adaptation to new communication standards is therefore possible without substantial changes to the control gear, since only a communication adapter has to be adapted or configured accordingly. The configuration according to the invention also enables the control gear to be supplemented subsequently by additional components or additional adapters, since additional functions can be retrofitted by means of the radio link. In addition, the provision of a separate communication interface in the operating device for configuration or maintenance, which is preferably based on a Bluetooth-based standard, enables access to the operating device without special devices, but in particular via common smartphones.

Claims (13)

1. Housed operating device (1, 1') for operating illumination means,
   wherein a housing, sealed against moisture, of the operating device (1, 1') has means (4a) for mechanically positioning and/or holding at least one communication adapter (5, 7),
   wherein the means (4a) are arranged on the housing in such a way that a positioned and/or held communication adapter (5, 7) communicates wirelessly through the housing wall with an interface of the operating device (1, 1'), which interface is arranged inside the housing,
   wherein
   the operating device (1, 1') is designed to wirelessly, in particular without contact and/or inductively, supply the at least one communication adapter (5, 7) with electricity, in particular via the interface,
   characterized in that the operating device (1, 1') is configured to communicate with the at least one communication adapter (5, 7) by altering or modulating the wireless supply when the at least one communication adapter (5, 7) is supplied wirelessly by means of the wireless supply.
2. Operating device (1, 1') according to claim 1,
   wherein the operating device (1, 1') is configured to receive data from the at least one communication adapter (5, 7) and/or transmit data to the at least one communication adapter (5, 7) for communication with the at least one communication adapter (5, 7).
3. Operating device (1, 1') according to any one of the preceding claims,
   wherein the operating device (1, 1') is configured to communicate with the at least one communication adapter (5, 7) by radio and preferably without contact.
4. Operating device (1, 1') according to any one of the preceding claims,
   wherein the means (4a) are designed such that the at least one communication adapter (5, 7) can be positioned on the operating device (1) in a mechanically defined manner, in particular via a plug, latch, clamp, adhesive, and/or magnetic connection with the housing.
5. Operating device (1, 1') according to any one of the preceding claims,
   wherein the operating device (1, 1') has a further communication interface and is configured in particular to wirelessly receive and/or transmit information, in particular maintenance and/or configuration data, via the further communication interface, wherein the operating device (1, 1') is furthermore configured to evaluate the data received via the communication interface by means of the control unit, and wherein the control unit is configured to configure the operating device (1, 1') accordingly.
6. Light fixture having an operating device (1, 1') according to any one of the preceding claims.
7. Communication adapter (5, 7) that has a housing sealed against moisture and means (4a) for mechanically positioning on an operating device (1, 1') according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the communication adapter (5, 7) has an interface that is configured to wirelessly communicate with an operating device interface within the housing of the operating device (1), wherein the communication adapter (5, 7) can in particular be supplied wirelessly, in particular without contact and/or inductively, from the operating device (1, 1') via the at least one interface, characterized in that the communication adapter (5, 7) is configured to in particular communicate with the operating device (1, 1') by altering or modulating the wireless supply when wirelessly supplied by the operating device (1, 1').
8. Communication adapter (5, 7) according to claim 7, wherein the communication adapter (5, 7) is configured to receive data from the at least one operating device (1, 1') and/or to transmit data to the at least one operating device (1) for communication with the at least one operating device (1, 1').
9. Communication adapter (5, 7) according to any one of claims 7 to 8,
   wherein the housing of the communication adapter (5, 7) is hermetically sealed, in particular is water-tight and air-tight.
10. Communication adapter (5, 7) according to any one of claims 7 to 9,
    wherein the communication adapter (5, 7) has a bus interface for communication with a bus and/or a supply interface.
11. Communication adapter (5, 7) according to any one of claims 7 to 10,
    wherein the communication adapter (5, 7) has a further communication interface and is configured in particular to wirelessly receive information, in particular maintenance and/or configuration data, via the communication interface, and wherein the communication adapter (5, 7) is furthermore configured to evaluate the data received via the communication interface by means of the control unit, and wherein the control unit is configured to configure the communication adapter (5, 7) accordingly.
12. Communication adapter (5, 7) according to any one of claims 7 to 11, wherein the communication adapter (5, 7) is designed to convert the wireless communication originating from the operating device (1, 1') into a different wireless or wired standard, and/or to convert the communication directed to the operating device (1, 1') from the wireless or wired standard for wireless communication with the operating device (1, 1').
13. System having at least one operating device (1, 1') according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and at least one communication adapter (5, 7) according to any one of claims 7 to 12.

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