GB2298043A - Lighting apparatus switched according to ambient light level - Google Patents
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- GB2298043A GB2298043A GB9503215A GB9503215A GB2298043A GB 2298043 A GB2298043 A GB 2298043A GB 9503215 A GB9503215 A GB 9503215A GB 9503215 A GB9503215 A GB 9503215A GB 2298043 A GB2298043 A GB 2298043A
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
- H05B47/00—Circuit arrangements for operating light sources in general, i.e. where the type of light source is not relevant
- H05B47/10—Controlling the light source
- H05B47/105—Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters
- H05B47/11—Controlling the light source in response to determined parameters by determining the brightness or colour temperature of ambient light
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02B—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO BUILDINGS, e.g. HOUSING, HOUSE APPLIANCES OR RELATED END-USER APPLICATIONS
- Y02B20/00—Energy efficient lighting technologies, e.g. halogen lamps or gas discharge lamps
- Y02B20/40—Control techniques providing energy savings, e.g. smart controller or presence detection
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Abstract
A fluorescent or discharge lamp with electronic ballast is arranged to be switched on automatically when the ambient light level falls to a predetermined level. This is achieved by using a photodiode D18 supplied by the low voltage circuitry of the lamp to complete a circuit and switch on the lamp. The photodiode D18 is connected to a comparator IC1 and the predetermined switching level is set by a pair of resistors R10 and R20. A time delay is provided by capacitor C9 and resistor R9 to avoid unnecessary switching on and off around dawn and dusk.
Description
LIGHTING APPARATUS
This invention relates to lighting apparatus especially, but not exclusively, for public places, where a given level of light is required. A simple solution for this purpose is to provide electric light of a sufficient output to give the required light level at the darkest time and runs this non-stop. Thus, if a 24 hour utilization is involved, then the lamps will be selected to give sufficient light even on the darkest night.
However, in this simplest form the light would be quite unnecessary in normal levels of daylight and therefore be waste electricity and necessitate more frequent replacement of lamps, as compared to a situation where the light is only switched on when necessary because of a fall in ambient light level.
The object of the invention is to solve this problem in a cost efficient manner.
According to the invention a lighting circuit comprising a fluorescent or discharge lamp of the kind provided with an electronic ballast having internal low voltage circuitry, is switched on or off according to the ambient light level falling on a photo-diode supplied by said low-voltage circuitry, and which is arranged so that its output, when the ambient light level is below that required, completes the circuit, so as to switch on the lamp.
Conveniently the photo-diode is connected to a comparator and the set point for switch on and off is determined by a pair of resistors in lines feeding the comparator.
One example of circuitry embodying the invention and providing for a pair of fluorescent lamps, so as to provide a lamp and a backup in the event of lamp failure, is shown in the accompanying drawing. The circuitry which is more specific to the invention is located within the area enclosed by the broken line.
Referring to the drawing, the comparator is the component IC 1 and the diode sensing ambient light is the component D 18. The resistors which determine the value of light required to trigger component TR 4 is the resistors R 10 and R 20.
Time delay is achieved by compacitor C 9 and resistor R 9: this is so that at times of changing light level for example towards dusk or dawn, the lamps are not switched on and off alternatively due to mere minor changes in light value.
Resistor R 19 provides hysterisis.
As will be appreciated by the man skilled in the art, circuit TR 4 is in fact required for other safety functions of the ballast apart from the use of the present invention.
Claims (2)
1. A lighting circuit comprising a fluorescent or discharge lamp having an electronic ballast with internal low voltage circuitry, arranged to be switched on or off according to the ambient light level falling on a photodiode supplied by said low voltage circuitry, and which is arranged so that the diode output completes the circuit when the ambient light level is below that required so as to switch on the lamp.
2. A lighting circuit as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the photo-diode is connected to a comparator and the set point for switch on and off is determined by a pair of resistors in lines feeding the comparator.
Priority Applications (1)
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GB9503215A GB2298043A (en) | 1995-02-18 | 1995-02-18 | Lighting apparatus switched according to ambient light level |
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GB9503215A GB2298043A (en) | 1995-02-18 | 1995-02-18 | Lighting apparatus switched according to ambient light level |
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GB9503215D0 GB9503215D0 (en) | 1995-04-05 |
GB2298043A true GB2298043A (en) | 1996-08-21 |
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GB9503215A Withdrawn GB2298043A (en) | 1995-02-18 | 1995-02-18 | Lighting apparatus switched according to ambient light level |
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Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2326473A (en) * | 1997-06-21 | 1998-12-23 | Sli Lighting Limited | Fluorescent lighting system with ambient light detector |
ITBA20100013A1 (en) * | 2010-03-17 | 2010-06-16 | Rocco Carone | ALARM DEVICE OR COMMAND WHOSE SENSOR ELEMENTS ARE CONSTITUTED BY ONE OR MORE PAIRS OF UNIPOLAR ELECTRIC CABLES COMBINED WITH ONE OR MORE DETECTION ELEMENTS. |
Citations (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB1333912A (en) * | 1969-10-20 | 1973-10-17 | Mullard Ltd | Lighting control arrangements |
GB1582356A (en) * | 1978-02-06 | 1981-01-07 | Smith A W A | Security systems for buildings |
US4937499A (en) * | 1986-09-22 | 1990-06-26 | Hunte Herbert H | Photosensitive illuminating display |
EP0441253A1 (en) * | 1990-02-04 | 1991-08-14 | Gaash Lighting Industries | Electronic ballast for gas discharge lamp |
EP0445757A2 (en) * | 1990-03-07 | 1991-09-11 | TDK Corporation | Electric discharge lamp unit |
GB2261945A (en) * | 1991-11-30 | 1993-06-02 | Royce Thompson Electric Limite | A photosensitive electrical controller for street lighting |
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- 1995-02-18 GB GB9503215A patent/GB2298043A/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB1333912A (en) * | 1969-10-20 | 1973-10-17 | Mullard Ltd | Lighting control arrangements |
GB1582356A (en) * | 1978-02-06 | 1981-01-07 | Smith A W A | Security systems for buildings |
US4937499A (en) * | 1986-09-22 | 1990-06-26 | Hunte Herbert H | Photosensitive illuminating display |
EP0441253A1 (en) * | 1990-02-04 | 1991-08-14 | Gaash Lighting Industries | Electronic ballast for gas discharge lamp |
EP0445757A2 (en) * | 1990-03-07 | 1991-09-11 | TDK Corporation | Electric discharge lamp unit |
GB2261945A (en) * | 1991-11-30 | 1993-06-02 | Royce Thompson Electric Limite | A photosensitive electrical controller for street lighting |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2326473A (en) * | 1997-06-21 | 1998-12-23 | Sli Lighting Limited | Fluorescent lighting system with ambient light detector |
GB2326473B (en) * | 1997-06-21 | 2001-05-02 | Sli Lighting Ltd | Lighting system |
ITBA20100013A1 (en) * | 2010-03-17 | 2010-06-16 | Rocco Carone | ALARM DEVICE OR COMMAND WHOSE SENSOR ELEMENTS ARE CONSTITUTED BY ONE OR MORE PAIRS OF UNIPOLAR ELECTRIC CABLES COMBINED WITH ONE OR MORE DETECTION ELEMENTS. |
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WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |