KR20230171573A - Lighting Central Control System - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a central control system for lighting facilities. More specifically, the on/off, illuminance, and brightness of a plurality of lights can be controlled from the central management unit, and the operation status is set in advance by time to automatically control the lighting. The operating state can be changed, and a lighting communication unit is provided to supply power to the lighting, turn it off, and adjust the amount of power according to the control signal received from the central management unit. Multiple lights can be grouped by zone and data can be managed. , relates to a lighting central control system that can be easily used and managed due to a lighting control unit that receives bad lighting signals and transmits them to the central management unit.
In the lighting central control system,
A central management unit that turns the lights on/off and sets the illuminance and brightness; A lighting control unit that supplies and blocks power to the lighting according to a control signal received from the central management unit, and adjusts the amount of power according to the illuminance and brightness set by the central management unit; And a lighting communication unit located between the central management unit and the lighting control unit, where data of a plurality of the lighting control units is managed and controlled.

Description

Lighting Central Control System {Lighting Central Control System}

The present invention relates to a central control system for lighting facilities. More specifically, the on/off, illuminance, and brightness of a plurality of lights can be controlled from the central management unit, and the operation status is set in advance by time to automatically control the lighting. The operating state can be changed, and a lighting communication unit is provided to supply power to the lighting, turn it off, and adjust the amount of power according to the control signal received from the central management unit. Multiple lights can be grouped by zone and data can be managed. , relates to a lighting central control system that can be easily used and managed due to a lighting control unit that receives bad lighting signals and transmits them to the central management unit.

Today, as technology develops, industrial and architectural technology also progresses, buildings are becoming taller and larger, and interior structures are also becoming very complex.

In a complex interior, users may have complicated movement routes, and complex movement routes may result in longer evacuation times for users in disaster situations such as fires and earthquakes.

As evacuation times become longer in disaster situations such as fires and earthquakes in high-rise buildings and large buildings, various facilities are being installed to prepare for and respond to disasters for the safety of users.

Facilities can be installed in a variety of ways, such as lighting facilities, speaker facilities, and firefighting facilities. In the case of lighting facilities, they emit light in normal times and do not cause visual inconvenience in living in dark spaces or at night, and light the way in the event of a disaster. Evacuation routes can be visually indicated, and when installing these lighting facilities, the location and number are set and installed taking into account the purpose and user's movement route.

While various systems have been proposed to centrally manage lighting facilities, conventionally, in order to manage and monitor lighting facilities in houses, buildings, and other structures from inside or outside the building, in addition to individual switches located close to each lighting facility, A system is used that concentrates the switches of lighting facilities within each jurisdiction at a specific location for each building.

These lighting facilities are installed in various types and numbers in large-scale houses, buildings, and other structures. Many installed lighting facilities consume a lot of electrical energy and require a large number of people, time, and money to use and manage. It is being consumed.

Due to the installation of many lighting facilities, it is difficult for the user to recognize the intended lighting facility due to the lighting facilities configured in the same shape in controlling the lighting equipment in the building. The controller must be configured in a position and size that is easy for the user to recognize. There is a problem that it requires a lot of space.

KR 10-2015-0050187 A KR 10-2011-0111777 A

The present invention was invented to solve the above-described problems. A central management unit is provided, so that the on/off, illuminance, and brightness of the lighting can be set in advance by time, so that it can be automatically operated in a preset operating state. A lighting control unit is additionally provided to receive signals of defects in lighting facilities, and the signal value is transmitted to the central management department so that the presence or absence of defects can be confirmed. Lighting facilities are grouped by zone, and the grouped lighting facilities are managed. The purpose is to provide a lighting central control system that is equipped with a communication unit, manages the data of each light transmitted from the lighting control unit to the central management department, and transmits the managed data to the central management department to reduce the burden on the central management department and prevent overload. there is.

The object of the present invention is not limited to the objects mentioned above, and other objects not mentioned can be clearly understood from the description below.

In the lighting central control system according to the present invention for achieving the above object, a central management unit that turns on/off lighting and sets illuminance and brightness; A lighting control unit that supplies and blocks power to the lighting according to a control signal received from the central management unit, and adjusts the amount of power according to the illuminance and brightness set by the central management unit; And a lighting communication unit located between the central management unit and the lighting control unit, where data of a plurality of the lighting control units are managed and controlled.

In addition, the central management unit includes a data management center where data is created, analyzed, and managed; a data storage in which data transmitted from the data management center, the lighting communication unit, and the lighting control unit are stored; and a plurality of data checkpoints where data is visually displayed.

In addition, the central management unit automatically turns on/off the lighting by presetting the operating state on a time basis, and automatically operates at a preset value in an emergency situation.

In addition, the lighting communication units are provided in plural numbers, and are provided in each zone to manage the data of the plurality of lighting control units in the corresponding zone.

In addition, the lighting control unit is characterized in that the signal of the defective lighting is received, and the received signal is transmitted to the central management unit through the lighting communication unit.

The present invention with the above configuration can expect the following effects.

In the lighting central control system, the present invention is provided with a central management unit to enable lighting to be turned on/off.

In the prior art, switches and operation panels were installed in places easily accessible to users around the location where the lights were installed, and the lights could be turned on/off by moving to each light and the corresponding area. However, in the present invention, the lights can be turned on/off by a central management unit. /Off, illumination and brightness can be activated, the operation state can be set in advance by time, and the set operation value can be operated automatically.

In addition, operation values can be set in advance in preparation for emergency situations, and when an emergency situation occurs, it is possible to automatically operate according to the previously set operation values.

In the conventional technology, it was possible to detect malfunctions, damage, and defects by using a lot of manpower and cost, and malfunctions, damage, and defects in lighting installed in locations that are dangerous to access may not be identified.

Due to this problem, the present invention is provided with a plurality of lighting communication units, so that one lighting communication unit is installed in the corresponding area, and it is possible to control and manage a plurality of lighting control units from one lighting communication unit.

In addition, when lighting malfunctions, breaks or defects occur, a defective signal can be received by the lighting and communication department and transmitted from the lighting and communication department to the central management department. In order to prevent the central management department from being overloaded with a lot of data, the data is managed by the lighting and communication department. It becomes possible.

The central management unit, lighting communication unit, and lighting control unit can be configured in a network or 485 manner and can be configured as one broadband, and by being configured as one broadband, it is possible to manage all lighting from the central management unit.

1 is a configuration diagram of a lighting central control system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a configuration diagram of the central management unit of the lighting central control system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a control method configuration diagram of a lighting central control system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a lighting central control system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

Figure 1 is a configuration diagram of a lighting central control system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a configuration diagram of the central management unit of a lighting central control system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 3 is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. This is a control method configuration diagram of a lighting central control system according to an embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, it may be composed of a central management unit 100, a lighting communication unit 200, and a lighting control unit 300.

First, let's look at the lighting 10 used in the above components.

Lighting (10) refers to a technology that provides light in daily life, and can be composed of daylight lighting, which is lighting by sunlight, and artificial lighting, which artificially provides light to spaces that are not affected by sunlight. You can.

Daylight lighting refers to lighting that uses sunlight to illuminate spaces and objects during the day, allowing light to flow in through openings and windows. Artificial lighting refers to lighting by artificial light sources, and generally electric lights and lighting can be used. You can.

Artificial lighting can be configured in various ways depending on the purpose of use, installation location, and user, and can generally be composed of direct, semi-indirect, semi-direct, indirect, and diffuse lighting.

First, direct lighting is more effective and reduces the waste of light because the rays shine directly from the light source. However, the bright light can easily tire the eyes and create shadows. However, the illuminance and brightness settings may cause disadvantages. It may be possible to compensate for the shortcomings.

Next, semi-indirect lighting may allow brightness to be adjusted by adjusting the amount of direct illumination by directing some of the light rays and reflecting the remaining rays on the ceiling or wall.

Next, in semi-direct lighting, a translucent structure is placed on the front part of the lighting, so that it may be possible for the light of the lighting to penetrate the translucent structure to illuminate the light.

Next, indirect lighting is lighting in which most of the light rays from the light source are reflected on the ceiling or wall, and although it is not as bright as direct lighting, it gives a soft feeling, and the difference in light and dark is small, so it may be possible to protect your eyesight.

Lastly, general diffuse lighting encloses the light source in a milky white globe and spreads the light rays well up, down, left and right, so it may be possible to illuminate the entire room evenly.

Next, let's look at the central management unit 100.

The central management unit 100 is installed in a space accessed and used by the manager, such as a control room or management room of a building, and may be capable of allowing the manager to manipulate, set, and obtain visual information.

In detail, the central management unit 100 is a data management office 110 where data is created, analyzed, and managed, data transmitted from the data management office 100, a lighting communication unit 200 to be described later, and a lighting control unit 300 to be described later. It may be possible to consist of a data storage 120 where data is stored and a data confirmation center 130 where data is delivered to the manager as visual information.

The data management center 110 allows the manager to set the state of lighting suitable for each situation by considering situations such as time, external environment, and weather in advance, and it is possible to automatically change the operation and state of the lighting according to the set situation. You can.

In detail, when set by time, the lighting may be turned off during the day when there is a lot of sunlight, and the lighting may be turned on at night when there is no sunlight. In addition, the lighting (10) A sensor may be provided, and with the sensor, the lighting may be turned on when movement of a person or object is detected, and the lighting may be turned off when no movement is detected.

It may be possible for the illuminance and brightness of the lighting 10 to be set in advance.

In detail, it may be possible to set the illuminance and brightness to give character to the place where the lighting 10 is installed, and lighting in places where the color and brightness of light is sensitive, such as performance halls, exhibition halls, and study rooms, must be adjusted in advance. And the brightness value is set so that the set value can be automatically applied to changing the on/off operation of the lighting 10.

Additionally, when there is a lack of sunlight during the day due to the influence of weather, the lighting 10 may be turned on, and the brightness of the lighting 10 may be adjusted by setting the illuminance and brightness.

The data management center 110 may be able to automatically operate the lighting 10 in an emergency state when an emergency situation occurs.

In detail, emergency situations can typically be fire and earthquake situations, and in the event of a fire, the situation is judged by the presence or absence of additional heat detection sensors in the lights installed in each area or the operation of sprinklers, and the data management center It may be possible for the lighting 10 to be operated with the setting value set at 110.

In the case of an earthquake, an earthquake sensor located inside the building or a vibration sensor is additionally provided to the lighting (10), and when vibration exceeds a preset vibration value occurs, the situation is determined and the lighting (10) is set to the setting value set in the data management center (110). ) may be possible to operate.

Additionally, the lighting 10 used in an emergency situation may be used for emergency purposes, and the emergency lighting 10 can be operated for more than 60 minutes using its own power or residual power when the commercial power supply in the building is cut off. It may be possible.

In case of emergency, the lighting 10 can serve as a guide to the evacuation route for people when the room is dark. In this case, the installation location of the lighting 10 in the event of an emergency may be installed in hallways, stairs, and other passageways. .

Additionally, the illuminance of the lighting 10 in an emergency must be visible to the naked eye even in smoke and darkness, the material must be made of non-combustible material, and it may be possible to automatically switch to emergency power when the power supply is cut off.

With the above contents, it may be possible to indicate the operating state of the lighting 10 in an emergency situation as shown in Table 1 below.

everyone brightness Illuminance earthquake 2 2 2 fire 2 One 3 performance One 3 3 Typhoon One 3 One etc One 2 2 ※Discrimination criteria
1. Power evaluation criteria
(1: All lighting power ON, 2: Emergency lighting power ON)
2. Brightness evaluation criteria
(3 points: high brightness, 2 points: medium brightness, 1 point: low brightness)
3. Illuminance evaluation criteria
(3 points: bright, 2 points: normal, 1 point: dark)

The data storage 120 may store data created, analyzed, and managed in the data management center 110, and may store data transmitted from the lighting communication unit 200, which will be described later, and the lighting control unit 300, which will be described later. there is.

In detail, the setting value of the lighting 10 according to each situation created in the data management center 110 can be stored, and the power consumption value measured by the lighting communication unit 200, which will be described later, and the lighting control unit 300, which will be described later. , it may be possible for a defective signal of the lighting 10 and an information value of the lighting 10 to be transmitted and stored.

Additionally, data stored in the data storage 120 may have a storage period set in advance by the administrator, and may be automatically deleted when the set period is exceeded.

In detail, the data storage 120, which has a limited storage capacity, can permanently store the setting value of the lighting 10 according to each situation, power consumption value, defective signal, and information of the lighting 10. Data stored by time, such as values, may have a set storage period and be automatically deleted when the period is exceeded.

The data confirmation center 130 may be able to visually and audibly confirm data stored in the data storage 120.

In detail, the data check station 130 may be composed of a screen display device such as a monitor and TV, and a device that transmits auditory effects, such as a speaker, may be configured as an integrated or separate device.

The data verification station 130 may be composed of one or more, and may be configured in various ways according to the convenience of the administrator.

In detail, the data check station 130 is composed of one main monitor 131, but may be composed of a plurality of auxiliary monitors 132, and the plurality of auxiliary monitors 132 are controlled by the administrator in one area or It may be possible for only the information of a plurality of necessary areas to be represented.

Additionally, the data check station 130 confirms the amount of power consumed, the on/off status of the lighting 10, the on/off operation control of the lighting 10, the status of the lighting 10, and additionally installed equipment. It may be possible.

At this time, it may be possible to install additional equipment such as CCTV, fire sensors, earthquake sensors, and each alarm.

Next, look at the lighting communication unit 200.

The lighting communication unit 200 is located between the central management unit 100 and the lighting control unit 300, which will be described later, and may be able to manage data and signal values of the lighting control unit 300, which will be described later.

In detail, the lighting communication unit 200 may be capable of transmitting a command value transmitted from the central management unit 100 to one or a plurality of lighting control units 300 to be described later, and the power amount of the lighting control unit 300 to be described later. , it may be possible to move data such as on/off status of lighting, on/off time of lighting, and failure signals to the central management unit 100.

The lighting communication unit 200 may play a role in moving each data and signal value, and may be configured through a network or analog communication method.

The network configuration may typically consist of UTP cable, WI-FI, Zigbee, and LTE communications.

In detail, a UTP cable, which is a wired network configuration, is installed to form a plurality of lighting communication units 200 in one central management unit 100, and a plurality of lighting control units 300 to be described later in one lighting communication unit 200. It may be possible to configure.

Additionally, the UTP cable can be configured as a POE through which power is transferred in addition to data communication, so it may be possible to provide power through the UTP cable without providing a separate power source to the lighting 10.

The wireless network configuration of WI-FI, Zigbee, and LTE communication is low-power and does not consume a lot of power, so it is inexpensive, and the size is not large, so it has good space, and the lighting ( 10) It may be possible for this to be manipulated.

The analog communication method is the 485 method, and it may be possible to configure it with 485 cables installed.

The 485 method can be composed of a 2-wire method and a 4-wire method. The 2-wire method is a half-duplex method in which all nodes can communicate with the master concept, and transmission and reception cannot be performed asynchronously, and communication alternates between transmission and reception. Refers to a method, and the 4-wire method is an improved method of the 2-wire method and may be configured as a method converted to a full-duplex method.

Additionally, the 485 method may enable longer communication distances than the network method, and may not be affected by external noise, so it may be possible to establish stable communication.

Next, let's look at the lighting control unit 300.

A plurality of lighting control units 300 may be installed inside the building, one in each zone, so that the operation of the lighting 10 located in the installed zone can be controlled.

In detail, the signal value from the central management unit 100 is transmitted to the lighting control unit 300 through the lighting communication unit 200 to control the on/off operation of the lighting 10 in the corresponding area, and the illuminance and It may be possible for the brightness to be set.

At this time, it may be possible to change the power consumption value by setting the illuminance and brightness of the lighting 10, and different power consumption values of each lighting 10 are measured by the lighting control unit 300. It may be possible.

Additionally, the power consumption value measured by the lighting control unit 300 may be transmitted to the central management unit 100, and the power consumption value transferred to the central management unit 100 is integrated and managed by time zone, such as year, month, and year. Data can be managed in units of day, hour, and minute, and it may be possible to check the power consumption value for each time period at the data check station 130.

The data check station 130 may be able to display power consumption values by zone, time, and date, and may display real-time power consumption values, and this allows the power consumption pattern to be analyzed, and the lighting (10) for each time period. )'s automatic operation settings may be set to save energy.

While a plurality of lights 10 are managed by one lighting control unit 300, it may be possible for the state value of each light 10 to be transmitted to the lighting control unit 300.

In detail, status values such as failure, replacement time, and damage of the plurality of lights 10 installed in a certain area are transmitted to the lighting control unit 300. It may be possible for the transmitted status value to be transmitted to the central management unit 100 and confirmed.

Additionally, the status value transmitted to the central management unit 100 may be displayed in color at the data check station 130, where damage and failure are expressed in red, replacement and inspection are indicated in yellow, and if normal, the status value is expressed in red. It may be possible to display it in green.

The lighting control unit 300 may be able to supply or cut off power to the lighting 10 according to a command value transmitted from the central management unit 100.

In detail, the command values for on/off operation, illuminance, and brightness of the lighting transmitted from the central management unit 100 to the lighting control unit 300 are transmitted, and the relay is operated according to the transmitted command values to supply power. It could be possible.

Additionally, a relay can refer to a switch that contains an electromagnet inside. The electromagnet generates magnetism when electricity flows, and the magnetism disappears when electricity is cut off. When power is supplied, the electromagnet inside the relay becomes a magnet. It may be possible to turn the switch ON by pulling the iron piece next to it.

Let's look at how to use the present invention using the above-described components.

The present invention is configured in a network and 485 manner, making it possible for the central management unit 100 to manage the lighting 10 located in each zone.

As for the lighting 10, incandescent lamps, fluorescent lamps, HID lamps, LEDs, etc. can be selected and installed depending on the external environment and intended use.

Typically, LEDs have the advantage of being very energy efficient compared to incandescent lights and fluorescent lights, and have a very long lifespan and do not contain harmful substances, so they can be used and disposed of safely, making it possible to use LEDs.

The central management unit 100 is a data storage unit where data transmitted from the data management office 110, the data management office 100, a lighting communication unit 200 to be described later, and a lighting control unit 300 to be described later are stored. It is possible to be configured with (120) and a data confirmation station (130) where data is delivered to the manager as visual information.

In the data management office 110, the manager of the lighting 10 can set the state of the lighting 10 according to each situation by considering the situation such as time, external environment, and weather in advance, and automatically adjust the lighting according to the set situation. It becomes possible for actions and states to change.

Additionally, due to the additional provision of sensors, it becomes possible for the lighting 10 to automatically operate at emergency settings in the event of object movement, earthquake, or fire.

Settings created in the data management center 110 can be stored in the data storage 120, and the stored data can be permanently stored for a set period or automatically deleted after a set period.

The data check station 130 can visually provide information on the status of the lights 10 installed in each zone, and the on/off operation of each light 10 is operated by the operation controller of the data check station 130. It becomes possible to become

In detail, the power on/off, illuminance, and brightness of the lighting 10 displayed on the data check station 130 are set, and the set value is transmitted to the lighting control unit 300 through the lighting communication unit 200 to illuminate ( 10) It becomes possible to operate and set.

The lighting communication unit 200 is configured in one or two of the network and 485 communication methods, allowing the command value of the central management unit 100 and the data value of the lighting control unit 300 to be transmitted.

The lighting control unit 300 can supply and cut off power to the lighting 10 according to a command value transmitted from the central management unit 100.

In detail, the values for which the on/off, illuminance, and brightness of the lighting 10 are set in the central management unit 100 are transmitted to the lighting control unit 300 through the lighting communication unit 200, and the power supply is supplied according to the transmitted command value. It can be supplied and cut off, and the power value can be set according to the values of illuminance and brightness.

The lighting control unit 300 can collect the power value consumed by the lighting 10, and the collected data is transmitted to the central management unit 100 so that the manager can check the power consumption value. It becomes possible for energy to be used and managed efficiently.

Additionally, the lighting control unit 300 confirms status values such as failure, replacement time, and damage of the lighting 10, and transmits the status value to the central control unit 100 to confirm the status of the lighting 10. ) becomes easier to manage.

The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative, and various modifications thereof are possible for those skilled in the art.

Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should include not only the above embodiments but also other variously modified embodiments according to the technical spirit of the invention described in the following claims.

10: lighting
100: Central Management Department
110: Data Management Office
120: data storage
130: Data confirmation station
131: Main monitor
132: Auxiliary monitor
200: Lighting and Communication Department
300: Lighting control unit

Claims (5)

In the lighting central control system,
A central management unit that turns the lights on/off and sets the illuminance and brightness;
A lighting control unit that supplies and blocks power to the lighting according to a control signal received from the central management unit, and adjusts the amount of power according to the illuminance and brightness set by the central management unit; and
A lighting central control system consisting of a lighting communication unit located between the central management unit and the lighting control unit, where data of a plurality of the lighting control units are managed and controlled. According to clause 1,
The central management department,
A data management center where data is created, analyzed, and managed;
a data storage in which data transmitted from the data management center, the lighting communication unit, and the lighting control unit are stored; and
A lighting central control system consisting of multiple data checkpoints where data is visually displayed. According to clause 1,
A lighting central control system, wherein the central management unit automatically turns on/off the lighting by presetting the operating state on a time basis, and automatically operates at the preset value in an emergency situation. According to clause 1,
A lighting central control system characterized in that a plurality of lighting communication units are provided in each zone and data of the plurality of lighting control units in the corresponding zone is managed. According to clause 1,
The lighting control unit is a lighting central control system, characterized in that the lighting control unit receives a defective signal of the lighting, and the received signal is transmitted to the central management unit through the lighting communication unit.