JP2002252092A - Illumination device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a setting simple and make a setting content easily changeable in an illumination device having a time schedule function. SOLUTION: This illumination device is constituted of a timer part 12 to measure the current time, a memory part 11 to memorize information so as to decide an optical output of a respective time, a light controllable lighting fitting 2, a setting adjuster 15 to set a plurality of modes wherein the optical output of the lighting fitting 2 is switched at a prescribed time in the memory part 11, a display part 14 in which the setting content of the setting adjuster 15 is displayed, a control part 10 wherein the light control signal of the lighting fitting 2 is switched when the current time measured by the timer part 12 comes to the prescribed time memorized in the memory part 11, and a light control signal output part 16 to output the light control signal to the lighting fitting 2. When a mode is added after a specified time (24:00, for example), the former mode is given the priority, or when the mode is added before the one specific time, the latter mode is given the priority.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a lighting device having a time schedule function, and is installed in a store, an office, a 24-hour store, a midnight store, etc., in which the light output of a lamp is changed according to the time. Things.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Hitherto, lighting devices having a time schedule function have been widely used, but many of them have complicated settings, and the set contents cannot be easily changed in many cases. As a conventional example of a lighting device having a time schedule function, for example, a lighting control system that performs pattern control in accordance with the time of coming and going, automatic blinking of lunch break, business hours, and preparation time has been commercialized (our company Hf).
Control system part number: NHF42000 etc.).
Also, Japanese Patent Application No. 11-328335 (target product convenience store cellphone product number: FHK91050) automatically moves before and after a predetermined time (mode start time or mode end time) depending on the surrounding conditions (advance time / delay). Time), a light can be obtained only when necessary, so that a store can provide a lighting system that improves the effect of attracting customers and saves energy.

[0003]

Recently, many stores with long business hours, such as 24-hour stores and late-night stores, have been scattered, and awareness of energy saving has been increasing in such stores. From the viewpoint of energy saving, a pattern control in which a time schedule function and a dimming output function are provided and dimming lighting is performed during the preparation time (light output value in the business time mode> light output value in the preparation time mode) has become widespread. ing. In our Hf control system,
Pattern control is performed according to business hours and preparation hours. In the above-mentioned Japanese Patent Application No. 11-328335, the start and end times of the set time zone are adjusted according to the surrounding situation.

[0004] In a store, it is desired to perform pattern control according to the situation in order to attract customers. However, the above-described control system performs the same pattern control every day, and cannot perform pattern control according to a special day (remodeling open, bargain, bargain sale, etc.). In addition, the unit of the day set by our Hf control system is 00: 00 to 24:
Therefore, when setting a schedule at a late-night business store that is increasing recently, for example, if the business hours are 16:00 to 2:00, 00:00 to 2: 0
It is necessary to set the business hours in two, such as 0, 16:00 to 24:00, and the setting tends to be complicated.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an illuminating device which can solve the above-mentioned problems and can perform pattern control according to the situation by a simple setting method.

[0006]

According to the lighting device of the present invention,
The day consists of multiple modes. Each mode includes information such as a start time and an end time, an output value between the start time and an end time, and presence or absence of a fade at the time of switching. The control content of one day composed of a plurality of modes is called a schedule. Create multiple schedules. For example, there are a normal schedule, a bargain schedule, a schedule before holidays, and the like. Assign this to a day of the week and create a weekly schedule. For example, by assigning a schedule for each day of the week, such as a normal schedule on Monday, a bargain schedule on Tuesday, a pre-holiday schedule on Wednesday, a holiday schedule on Thursday, and so on, pattern control according to the situation becomes possible. In addition, even if a time bargain is suddenly held or the business is closed due to a lack of regular holidays, the weekly schedule can be temporarily prohibited so that the schedule and the output value set in advance ( For example, 100% lighting of all systems) can be interrupted by the operating schedule.

The unit of the day is determined as follows. First, the start time of the day is 0:00 or the earliest start time (before 0:00) among the start times of a plurality of set modes. The end time of the day is 24:00 or the latest end time (after 24:00) among the end times of a plurality of set modes. The time zone in which the mode is not set is positioned as the after-hours mode. Priorities are determined in advance for the multiple modes that make up the day,
Set a mode to operate preferentially when the modes overlap. For example, after hours mode <mode 1 <mode 2
The priority order is set as <...>.

The previous day (before 00:00) and the next day (2
Mode of operation of the overlapping time at 4:00 or later), is set whether to give priority to either advance mode. For example,
When the start time is set before 00:00, the mode is prioritized. When the end time is set after 24:00, the mode is prioritized. When shifting from Wednesday to Thursday, , The schedule (mode) on Wednesday is prioritized, or the transition from day A to day B is prioritized on the schedule (mode) on day B, and so on.
By setting in advance an operation mode (schedule) to be prioritized when a day changes (a day of the week changes), schedule control and pattern control with a high degree of freedom according to the situation can be performed.

[0009]

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 shows the configuration of Embodiment 1 of the present invention. This lighting device includes a controller unit 1 and a lighting fixture 2. Controller 1
Is a control unit 10, a storage unit 11, a timer unit 12, a power supply unit 1.
3, a display unit 14, a setting unit 15, and a dimming output unit 16. The lighting fixture 2 includes a lamp 21 and a lighting device 22.

Hereinafter, the configuration of each unit will be described in detail. First, the control unit 10 includes a microcomputer (hereinafter, referred to as a microcomputer) and peripheral elements that operate the microcomputer, and operates with power supplied from the power supply unit 13. The control unit 10 includes a storage unit 11, a timer unit 1,
2. Receives information from the setting unit 15, calculates a PWM output, and outputs the value to the dimming signal output unit 16. Also, necessary information is displayed on an LCD (liquid crystal display) of the display unit 14.

The storage unit 11 is a RAM or an EEPROM.
M and its peripheral elements, and is configured to store each set value and lighting time at the time of a power failure, and to read the data when the power is restored.

The timer section 12 comprises, for example, two timers. One is a clock capable of counting the current time (a real-time clock may be used). The other is a counter capable of counting the lighting time after turning on the power, for example, a counter. In the timer 1, the setting unit 15
It is assumed that a signal is output to the control unit 10 at the start / end of the time zone for performing the dimming control set in the above. The timer 2 outputs the lighting time information to the control unit 10 and the display unit 14 every hour, for example.

The power supply unit 13 is connected to a commercial power supply (AC) to create an operation power supply for the controller unit 1. For example, if the drive voltage of the microcomputer is 5 V, the power supply unit 13 generates a 5 V power supply and then inputs the power supply to the control unit 10.

The display section 14 comprises, for example, an LCD and peripheral elements. In each setting, the setting of the light output value of each system, the start time and end time of the mode, the presence / absence of fade, etc. are performed while responding to the question displayed on the LCD. In addition to the settings, you can always display the date and time,
The cumulative display of the lighting time may be performed (the display is updated every hour, for example, according to the information from the timer 2 of the timer unit 12), or the current operation mode name, schedule name, and light output value of each system are displayed. It may be.

The setting unit 15 includes, for example, a light switch,
It is composed of a rotary dip switch and the like. The contents of the switches are a mode switch, an UP switch, a DOWN switch, a change / setting switch, and the like, and a current time, a predetermined time, an output value, a lamp type of each system, and the like can be set.
(Use the UP / DOWN switch to select each setting item,
When the value is set and the change / setting switch is pressed, the value is stored. The set information is stored in the storage unit 11
To save. )

The dimming output unit 16 may receive a PWM output for controlling the dimming level of the lighting device from the control unit 10 and output one or more systems, or may perform dimming by power control. You may.

One or a plurality of lighting fixtures 2 are installed, each of which is connected to the dimming signal output section 16 and can be dimmed and controlled, and a lighting device 22 capable of continuous lighting.
And a high-frequency dedicated lamp 21.

An example in which the dimming control is performed by setting the PWM output value will be described below. The control unit 10 sets a PWM output value based on information from the setting unit 15 and the timer unit 12. The control unit 10 has a data table (hereinafter, an initial illuminance correction data table) for correcting a decrease in the light emission amount of the lamp 21 and a decrease in the luminous flux due to contamination of the lamp 21 with time in advance for each lamp type (inverter). I do. An output value based on the initial illuminance correction is determined from the lighting time of the timer section 12, and then multiplied by a dimming ratio (= light output value) set based on information from the setting section 15. Light output value ×
Initial Illuminance Correction Output Value The above calculated value is the output value (%) of the dimming control signal. The PWM output is determined from the data table corresponding to the calculated output value of the dimming control signal and the PWM signal, and the value is input to the dimming signal output unit 16.

Since the output value changes from the initial illuminance correction data table depending on the lighting time, it is assumed that the initial illuminance correction data table is sequentially read and the output value of the dimming control signal is calculated.

This lighting device is installed, for example, in a medium-sized store. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the lighting fixture 2 is controlled by a plurality of systems. In the illustrated example, the system 1 is a display shelf, the light output value is 80%, the system 2 is a food counter, the light output value is 60%, the system 3 is a counter, and the light output value is 70%. However, it goes without saying that a system other than the illustrated one may be set.

Further, different loads may be connected to each system. When connecting different loads, it is necessary to set load information (lamp type, lamp replacement time, etc.). When one lighting device is used in a store, the load will be different between a display use and a general area, a special sales floor, and the like. Therefore, since different loads can be connected to each system, convenience is improved.

The setting method of the weekly schedule is as follows. The contents of the mode to be operated in one day (light output value, start time, end time, presence / absence of fade, etc.) are set. Hereinafter, this is called a schedule. FIG. 4 shows a time chart of schedule 1 as an example. Set multiple schedules. Table 1 shows a setting example of a plurality of schedules. The schedule set above is assigned for each day of the week. Table 2 shows an example of schedule assignment for each day of the week.

[0023]

[Table 1]

[Table 2]

As described above, the weekly schedule can be easily set by designing a special sale day, before a holiday, a normal schedule, etc., and assigning it to the day of the week, so that it is convenient to use. Although the above is a weekly schedule, it may be a monthly schedule or an annual schedule.

The start time of the day is 0:00 or the earliest start time of the set mode (before 0:00).
And the end time of the day is 24:00 or the latest end time of the set mode (after 24:00).
It is. For example, as shown in Table 3, when modes 1 to 3 are set, the unit for one day is as shown in FIG.

[0026]

[Table 3] In this example, since the start time of mode 1 is before 0:00, the unit of one day starts from 23:00 of the previous day. Also, since the end time of mode 3 is after 24:00,
The day unit ends at 2:00 on the following day.

Each mode is given a priority, and the following is set: preparation time mode <business time mode <timed time mode 1 <timed time mode 2 <... <timed time mode n. If the settings are made as described above, the transition of the mode becomes clear when the time is set repeatedly. A time zone other than those set in the business hours mode and the periodic time mode (the number of modes n is set in advance) is referred to as a preparation time mode (out-of-hours mode). For example, as shown in Table 4, when the business hours mode, the periodic time mode 1 and the periodic time mode 2 are set, the unit of one day is as shown in FIG.
And the time zone not set is assigned as the preparation time mode (after-hours mode).

[0028]

[Table 4] In the mode after 24:00, the mode (schedule) of the previous day is set as a priority in advance. For example, Table 5
When the start time and the end time of the schedules 1, 2, and 3 are set as shown in FIG. 7, when the schedules 1, 2, and 3 are assigned to each day of the week MON, TUE, and WED as shown in Table 2, FIG. When the schedule of the previous day is completed, the schedule of the current day is operated. In this example, the operation of schedule 2 on the previous day is prioritized, and after the operation of schedule 2 is completed, the operation of schedule 3 is started.

[0029]

[Table 5] For example, in schedule 2 on Tuesday, the business hours mode is set to 16:00 to 30:00, and in schedule 3 on Wednesday, scheduled time mode 1 is set to 00:00 to 30:00.
When 12:00 is set, when the operation mode is determined according to the priority of each mode, 24:00 (TUE → WE
At the time of D), the scheduled time mode 1 is selected, but at 24:00, if it is set that the previous mode is prioritized, the business hours at 24:00 (TUE → WED) The mode will continue.

By setting the priorities as described above in advance, even if the business hours are from 16:00 to 2:00, it is not necessary to set the business divisions separately.
From 00 to 2:00 (26:00), the closing time can be set, and business hours can be preferentially operated.

When shifting from the A day to the B day, A
The mode (schedule) of the day of the week may be prioritized, or when shifting from the day A to the day B, the mode (schedule) of the day A may be prioritized.

What changes when the mode is switched is the light output of the illumination here, but may be an external device other than the illumination. For example, ON / OF of relay
With F, a sign light or a mercury lamp may be operated. The external device may operate according to a schedule linked with the lighting equipment, or may operate according to a schedule for the external device. Further, not only the schedule operation but also a function that can be turned on / off by a manual switch may be used.

When the mode is changed, the color of the LED is changed or blinked, and the mode name and the schedule of the currently operating mode are displayed as shown in FIG. Notify by displaying the name. The mode switching time may be displayed on the display unit 14. The lamp replacement may be notified by changing the LED lighting color depending on the cumulative lighting time of the load.

In a system having a mode in which the state changes according to the time, if the inspection is performed in real time,
Since it takes a considerable amount of time, a test mode that can reduce a day to, for example, 10 minutes may be provided. Having such a test mode is convenient because the inspection / confirmation time can be reduced.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of Embodiment 2. In the first embodiment described above, the mode (schedule) of the previous day is prioritized, but here, the mode (schedule) of the next day is prioritized. For example, when the start time and the end time of schedules 1, 2, and 3 are set as shown in Table 6, as shown in Table 2, schedules 1 and 2 are assigned to each day of the week MON, TUE, and WED.
When 2 and 3 are assigned, as shown in FIG. 9, the schedule of the next day is prioritized over the schedule of the current day. In this example, at 22:00 on Monday, the operation of schedule 1 of the current day is interrupted, and the operation of schedule 2 of the next day is started, so that the operation of schedule 2 of the next day is prioritized. At 23:00 on Tuesday, the operation of schedule 2 of the day is interrupted, and schedule 3 of the next day is stopped.
The next day's schedule 3
Priority is given to the operation of

[0036]

[Table 6] For example, when a certain mode is desired to be operated at 23:54 to 6:00, 23:54 to 24:00 and 00:00 to 6: 0
There is no need to set the value separately from 0, and 23:54 (-
00:06) to 6:00, the schedule of the next day can be prioritized. This embodiment is convenient to use on a special day such as an event that gives priority to the next day's schedule. With the above settings,
It is easy to grasp the schedule on the day of the event. Further, the start of the day can be set without considering the time until the schedule of the previous day interrupts the day of the day, so that the usability is good.

(Embodiment 3) In the above-described embodiment 1, priorities are set for a plurality of modes. However, here, it is assumed that the priorities can be changed only at a certain set time. For example, a certain set time is set from 12:00 to 13:
Set to 00. As shown in Table 7, the working hours mode is 9:
00 to 17:00, mode 1 from 17:00 to 20:00
When the priority is set as “preparation time mode <working time mode <mode 1”, when the time to change the priority is not set, as shown in FIG.
00 to 9:00 is preparation time mode, 9:00 to 17:00
0 operates in the working time mode, 17:00 to 20:00 operates in the mode 1, and 20:00 to 24:00 operates in the preparation time mode. However, when the time for changing the priority order is set, it is shown in FIG. As described above, during the set time 12:00 to 13:00, the priority order is inverted, and the preparation time mode (out-of-time mode) is set.

[0038]

[Table 7] The present embodiment is effective when it is desired that the rest time is controlled in the same pattern as the preparation time in the office. Originally, it is necessary to newly provide a rest time mode and set output values of a plurality of systems. However, by providing the set time as described above, the preparation time scene can be prioritized. Can be simplified.

In the first embodiment, it is time-consuming to set the modes operated with the same output value separately by increasing the number of modes, and it is even more difficult if the number of systems to be set increases. Therefore,
If you can set when to give priority to the mode to operate,
It saves the trouble of setting the same contents. In addition, since the priorities fixed in advance can be changed, the degree of freedom of the operation mode (schedule) increases.

(Embodiment 4) The operation of Embodiment 4 will be described with reference to FIG. In the above-described first to third embodiments, the operation is performed according to a preset weekly schedule (or monthly or yearly schedule). However, here, a configuration is provided in which a switch that can temporarily stop the schedule is provided. For example, when a sudden event or urgent notification is required, the schedule control (for example, a normal schedule) may be interrupted by a preset schedule (event schedule) and operated. Or a preset light output value (for example, 100% forced).
(Lit).

The release of the interrupted schedule may be performed by a switch input again, or may automatically shift to the original schedule operation when the interrupted schedule operation is completed. The release when the optical output value is interrupted may be performed by a switch input again, or may be automatically released at the time when the operation of a preset schedule (normal schedule) is completed. Good. If there is a function capable of interrupting as described above, appropriate control can be performed, so that pattern control according to the situation can be further performed.

(Embodiment 5) Here, it is assumed that the light output value of the operating mode can be temporarily changed. For example, when it is felt that the weather is bad and dark, the values set during operation in four systems are increased as a whole by inputting an UP switch. For example, during operation, the system 1: 70%,
System 2: 60%, system 3: 65%, system 4: 70%, the whole was increased by + 10%, and after the change,
System 1: 80%, system 2: 70%, system 3: 75%, system 4: 80%. UP / DO light output value for each system
WN may be performed, but it is better to change the output values of all the systems at the same time if you do not want to lose the balance of the entire lighting.

The changed value may be valid only in the mode in which the light output value has been changed, or the UP / DOWN value may be added or subtracted until the schedule of the day is completed. The contents of pattern control (especially light output value)
Often set at the time of enforcement. Therefore, the value is set according to the state of the store and the state of the office at that time. For example, even when the weather is bad or the indoor brightness changes depending on the season, it is possible to perform appropriate control only for that day by interrupting the operation without changing the basic setting value.

(Embodiment 6) In the above-mentioned Embodiments 1 to 5, it is assumed that one lighting device is installed in a certain area. However, here, as shown in FIGS. A case where a plurality of lighting devices are installed will be described. FIG. 13 shows a state in which the controller 1a of the lighting device a and the controller 1b of the lighting device b are connected by feed wiring. Although not particularly shown, it is assumed that the controller 1c of the lighting device c is also connected to the controller 1b of the lighting device b by a feed line after the controller 1b. FIG. 14 shows that the light output values of the special sales floors 1, 2, and 3 are controlled to be 100%, 95%, and 85%, respectively, in the systems 1, 2, and 3 of the lighting device b. To control the light output values of the display shelf and the characteristic section 4 to 80% and 90%, respectively, and to control the light output values of the food section and the counter to 60% and 70%, respectively, in the systems 1 and 2 of the lighting device c. FIG. 3 shows a state in which information is exchanged among the devices a, b, and c.

Information is output from one lighting device, and the other lighting devices receive the information. For example, it is assumed that the information is time information. The signal may be output once a day, or may be output periodically or irregularly. The purpose is to match the time information of the lighting devices existing in the same area. The output method may be wired or wireless. In the case of wireless communication, it is preferable that a module capable of transmitting and receiving is added, and after transmitting a signal, a response be received from the lighting device that has received the signal.

The information to be output may be the date and time or the timing of mode switching. Further, information on lighting control, for example, the type of lighting fixture, lamp replacement time, and light output set value may be used. If such information can be output, it is not necessary to set a plurality of lighting devices when using the same lighting fixture.

Further, it may be information on the output state during the current operation. When an output value is forcibly changed for an urgent notification or a schedule operation is changed and another schedule operation is performed in a certain lighting device, the lighting device is not set individually but the lighting device is set. By outputting information from, the operating states of the lighting devices in the same area can be changed substantially simultaneously.

In a single lighting device, the maximum number of loads to be controlled is determined by design. Therefore, if it is desired to divide an area or an area in which more loads are controlled into a plurality of systems, the lighting device should be used. Control is performed by a configuration in which a plurality of units are installed. In such a case, if the time is shifted for each lighting device, it becomes very unsightly, particularly when there is a transition of a mode in which the light output value is switched without fading. Therefore, it is necessary to match the time by the method as described above.

When the lighting device used in the same area is operated with the same set contents, if the mode contents can be transferred, the setting work can be omitted, and the convenience is improved. For example, in the example of FIG. 15, as shown in FIG.
The light output values of the special sales floors 1, 2, and 3 are controlled to be 100%, 95%, and 85%, respectively, in the systems 1, 2, and 3 of the lighting device b, and the display shelves are controlled in the systems 1 and 2 of the lighting device a. The light output value of the characteristic counter 4 is controlled to be 80% and 90%, respectively, and the light output values of the food counter and the counter are set to 60% and 70% in the systems 1 and 2 of the lighting device c, respectively. In the control state, when there is an interrupt input of the forced lighting (100% lighting of all systems) to the device b, an instruction of the forced lighting (100% lighting of all systems) is also transmitted to the devices a and c. Then, the operations of the systems 1 and 2 of the device a and the systems 1 and 2 of the device c also shift to 100% lighting.

(Embodiment 7) In the above-described Embodiments 1 to 6, the contents of the mode are set by the system.
As shown in FIG. 16, it is assumed that the operation is performed at a light set value different from the light output value set for only some of the lighting fixtures in the system. As shown in FIG. 17, the lighting fixture is provided with a switch capable of setting a value in advance. The switch can set a value obtained by UP / DOWN with respect to the reference value. For example, it is set to “+ 10%” by using a setting switch of a specific appliance in the system 1. The light output value of system 1 is 40% in preparation time, 70% in business hours, and 50 in mode 1.
%, Only the above-mentioned specific device can be operated at a light output value of 50% during preparation time, 80% during business hours, and 60% in mode 1, so that it is irradiated with the specific device. Area can be highlighted.

The above-mentioned setting may be set by a remote controller by adding a receiving module to the appliance. Further, a setting may be made to limit the time zone (mode), such as validating only the business hours mode. It is difficult to change the system when the sales floor arrangement is different from that at the time of the enforcement, but it is convenient if the output value can be easily changed on the appliance side as described above.

When a store has a special area or a frequently-moving sales area, such an area is an area that is desired to be more prominent than other areas. However, since the area is smaller than other areas, it is not so much that one system is allocated. Therefore, if the method as described above is used, it is possible to easily obtain a light output value different from that of the surrounding appliances without providing a system for the area, so that the irradiation area can be made conspicuous, The effect of attracting customers can be obtained.

[0053]

According to the present invention, in a lighting device having a time schedule function capable of setting a plurality of modes in which the light output of a lighting device is switched at a predetermined time, if the modes overlap after a certain time, The mode is prioritized, or if the mode overlaps before a certain time, the latter mode is prioritized, so the setting is simple, and the set contents can be easily changed, Since pattern control can be performed according to the situation, for example, in a store or the like, lighting control suitable for the day, the season, and the era can be performed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block circuit diagram according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram exemplifying a state of wiring to a plurality of systems according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a setting example of a system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a normal schedule according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a setting example of a unit of a day according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of setting the unit of the day according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a schedule priority operation according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of an operation of the display unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a schedule priority operation according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an operation explanatory diagram in a case where a priority change time is not set according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an operation explanatory diagram when a priority change time is set according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a schedule interruption operation according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a block circuit diagram showing a configuration for transmitting information between devices according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a state of information transmission between devices according to Embodiment 5 of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an operation of collective control by information transmission between devices according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of an illumination area according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a front view illustrating an example of a setting switch according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 controller unit 10 control unit 11 storage unit 12 timer unit 13 power supply unit 14 display unit 15 setting unit 16 dimming signal output unit 2 lighting equipment 21 lamp 22 lighting device

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Claims (28)

[Claims] A timer unit for measuring a current time; a storage unit for storing information for determining an optical output at each time;
A lighting device capable of dimming, and a setting unit that sets a plurality of modes in which a light output of the lighting device is switched at a predetermined time in a storage unit,
A display unit that displays the setting contents of the setting unit, a control unit that switches a dimming signal of the lighting fixture when the current time measured by the timer unit reaches a predetermined time stored in the storage unit, and a dimming signal to the lighting fixture. And a dimming signal output unit that outputs
A lighting device characterized in that when modes overlap after a certain time, the previous mode is prioritized. 2. A timer unit for measuring a current time, a storage unit for storing information for determining an optical output at each time,
A lighting device capable of dimming, and a setting unit that sets a plurality of modes in which a light output of the lighting device is switched at a predetermined time in a storage unit,
A display unit that displays the setting contents of the setting unit, a control unit that switches a dimming signal of the lighting fixture when the current time measured by the timer unit reaches a predetermined time stored in the storage unit, and a dimming signal to the lighting fixture. And a dimming signal output unit that outputs
An illuminating device characterized in that when modes overlap before a certain time, the latter mode has priority. 3. The lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the specific time is 24:00. 4. The lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the specific time is 24:00 on a predetermined day or date. 5. The lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the specific time is a preset time or a time zone. 6. The lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the schedule defining the change in light output for one day is composed of a plurality of modes, and a priority is assigned to each mode. 7. The lighting device according to claim 6, wherein a schedule can be assigned for each day of the week. 8. The lighting device according to claim 6, wherein a schedule can be assigned for each day. 9. The lighting device according to claim 6, wherein the light output can be finely adjusted without changing the set value of the light output during the mode operation. 10. The method according to claim 1, wherein
A lighting device characterized in that a set schedule can be confirmed at a predetermined speed, not in real time. 11. The method according to claim 1, wherein
A lighting device, characterized in that a set switching time of a mode of a schedule is displayed on a display unit and can be confirmed. 12. The lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the mode operation can be temporarily prohibited. 13. The lighting device according to claim 12, further comprising a function of interrupting another schedule during operation according to a schedule set for each day of the week or each day. 14. The lighting device according to claim 12, wherein a light output value can be forcibly switched to a preset light output value during operation according to a schedule set for each day of the week or each day. 15. The control device according to claim 1, wherein in a plurality of lighting device groups each operating based on the same control information, a certain lighting device receives control information from another lighting device periodically or irregularly. A lighting device characterized in that the control information is matched by obtaining the value of 16. The lighting device according to claim 15, wherein the control information is a date or a time. 17. The lighting device according to claim 15, wherein the control information is a set value or a light output value relating to lighting control. 18. The lighting device according to claim 15, wherein the control information is information relating to a mode switching timing. 19. The lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the lighting fixture is provided with an external device other than a light output. 20. The external device according to claim 19, wherein:
A lighting device, which operates in conjunction with a lighting fixture. 21. The external device according to claim 19, wherein:
A lighting device, which performs an operation independent of an operation of a lighting fixture. 22. The lighting device according to claim 1, further comprising means for notifying a mode transition. 23. The lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the lighting apparatus performs initial illuminance correction control for controlling a load output while correcting a decrease in light output due to deterioration or contamination of the lamp. 24. The lighting device according to claim 1, wherein the lighting fixture is constituted by a plurality of systems that can be individually controlled. 25. The lighting device according to claim 24, wherein the contents of each mode can be set for each system. 26. The lighting device according to claim 1, further comprising a setting function capable of outputting a value different from the set value of the light output operating in the same system to the lighting fixture. 27. The lighting device according to claim 26, further comprising a switch for setting a value different from the set value of the light output. 28. The lighting device according to claim 26, further comprising a remote controller for setting a value different from the set value of the light output.