RO133533A2

RO133533A2 - Lpwan remote management controller for public lighting

Info

Publication number: RO133533A2
Application number: ROA201701147A
Authority: RO
Inventors: Loran Mozes
Original assignee: Flashnet S.R.L.
Priority date: 2017-12-20
Filing date: 2017-12-20
Publication date: 2019-07-30

Abstract

The invention relates to a LPWAN remote management controller for public lighting. According to the invention, the controller is intended to remotely control street lighting units at the individual level, via radio waves, ensuring both start/stop functions, dimming, power consumption monitoring, and monitoring of the technical state of the street lighting unit, being perfectly compatible with any type of currently used light bulb and with all types of used ballasts.

Description

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Invenția se refera la un controler telegestiune iluminat public LPWAN proiectat pentru a efectua controlul de la distanță al corpurilor de iluminat in instalații de iluminat public sau privat, stradal. Dispozitivul este destinat utilizării exterioare, avand funcții de pomire/oprire, diminuare intensitate, consum energetic și facilități de monitorizare a corpului de iluminat. Este conceput pentru a gestiona corpuri de iluminat cu balasturi electromagnetice sau electronice (in funcție de modelul dezvoltat). Ca si utilitate dispozitivul face parte din sistemul de telegestiune a iluminatului public stradal ce folosește pentru schimbul de date cu punctul central de comanda tehnologia de comunicație în radiofrecvenDă.The invention relates to a LPWAN public lighting remote control controller designed to perform remote control of the luminaires in public or private street lighting installations. The device is intended for outdoor use, with turning / stopping functions, dimming intensity, energy consumption and lighting monitoring facilities. It is designed to manage luminaires with electromagnetic or electronic ballasts (depending on the model developed). As a utility, the device is part of the remote management system of street lighting which uses for the exchange of data with the central command point the communication technology in radio frequency.

Invenția descrie dispozitivul propus, realizat cu componente electronice generale, care insa, in configurația aleasa, conform schemei electronice prezentate in Figura 2, avand la baza un procesor [a ] care ruleaza un program software înscris in memoria proprie [b], un circuit de comanda [c] si un circuit de măsurare a curentului debitat către lampa [d], precum si un bloc de senzori [e] si un ceas de timp real [f]. întreg circuitul beneficiază de un bloc propriu de alimentare [g] dotat cu o baterie suplimentara [h] care asigura autonomia ceasului de timp real. Pentru asigurarea legăturii permanente cu aplicația centrala de comanda si monitorizare, dispozitivul este echipat cu un modem de comunicație extern, ataDat prin conectorul [i], capabil sa asigure transmisia pe diferite standarde, in funcție de disponibilul local (rețele private tip LoRa standard C, in diferite benzi de frecvente conform reglementarilor locale, rețea GSM/3G a unui operator local sau chiar transmisie prin cablul de alimentare cu energie electrica. Sunt cunoscute dispozitive si echipamente de comanda a lămpilor din iluminatul public, care asigura funcții de comanda pornit/oprit si comanda intensității in protocol DALI sau 0-10, precum si dispozitive care asigura verificarea funcționarii lămpii prin masurarea curentului consumat de aceasta. Aceste dispozitive sunt in general proprietare, fiind dezvoltate de producători de lămpi si fiecare tip de dispozitiv este proiectat special pentru controlul unui singur tip sau a unei familii de tipuri de lămpi (de exemplu o singura tehnologie dar care din echipare asigura grade diferite de iluminare si valori diferite de consum electric) dar care nu pot fi utilizate decât in pereche cu tipul specific de lampa pentru care a fost realizat.The invention describes the proposed device, made with general electronic components, which, in the chosen configuration, according to the electronic scheme shown in Figure 2, is based on a processor [a] running a software program written in its own memory [b], a circuit of command [c] and a circuit for measuring current charged to the lamp [d], as well as a block of sensors [e] and a real-time clock [f]. The entire circuit benefits from its own power supply block [g] equipped with an additional battery [h] that ensures the autonomy of the real-time clock. In order to ensure the permanent connection with the central control and monitoring application, the device is equipped with an external communication modem, attached by the connector [i], capable of ensuring the transmission on different standards, depending on the local availability (private networks type LoRa standard C, in different frequency bands according to local regulations, GSM / 3G network of a local operator or even transmission through the power supply cable. Lamp control devices and equipment are known from the public lighting, which ensures on / off and control functions. intensity control in DALI protocol or 0-10, as well as devices that ensure the verification of the lamp's operation by measuring the current consumed by it.These devices are generally proprietary, being developed by lamp manufacturers and each type of device is specially designed for single control type or of a family of lamp types (eg only one technology but which of the equipment provides different lighting levels and different values of electricity consumption) but which can only be used in pair with the specific type of lamp for which it was made.

De asemenea, sunt cunoscute brevetele: 1. https://patents.google.com/patent/US20130107041Al/en?q=lightning&q=controler 2. https://patents.google.com/patent/CN 101102630A/en?q=lightning&q=intelignet acestea referindu-se, fiecare in parte, la dispozitive care asigura comanda sau monitorizarea stării lămpilor.Also known are the patents: 1. https://patents.google.com/patent/US20130107041Al/en?q=lightning&q=controler 2. https://patents.google.com/patent/CN 101102630A / en ? q = lightning & q = intellignet, referring, each, to devices that ensure the control or monitoring of the status of the lamps.

De asemenea, sunt cunoscute standardele de transmisie a datelor prin radio proprietare tip LoRa (https://www.lora-alliance.org/). ZigBee (http://www.zigbee.org/) etc., precum si standardele de comunicații prin rețele de operator tip GSM / 3G / NB-IoT (https://www.u-blox.com/en/narrowband-iot-nb-iot) si care pot fi utilizate de dispozitivul propus, conform invenției.Also, the LoRa proprietary radio data transmission standards are known (https://www.lora-alliance.org/). ZigBee (http://www.zigbee.org/) etc. as well as communications standards through GSM / 3G / NB-IoT operator networks (https://www.u-blox.com/en/narrowband- iot-nb-iot) and which can be used by the proposed device according to the invention.

Scopul invenției este acela de a implementa un dispozitiv electronic de comanda si monitorizare a lămpilor de iluminat public, de exterior, cu cost redus si fiabilitate foarte mare, capabil sa funcționeze in condiții de exterior, fara mentenanta sau lucrări de intervenție, pentru o durata de minim 10 ani.The object of the invention is to implement an electronic device for controlling and monitoring public, outdoor lighting lamps, with low cost and very high reliability, capable of operating under outdoor conditions, without maintenance or intervention work, for a duration of minimum 10 years.

Problema pe care o rezolva invenția de fata este realizarea unui dispozitiv de comanda si monitorizare in timp real a oricărui tip de lampa, indiferent de tehnologia de realizare, tip de balast utilizat, putereaThe problem solved by the present invention is the realization of a device for real-time control and monitoring of any type of lamp, regardless of the technology of production, type of ballast used, power

lămpii sau vechimea acesteia, eliminând principalele dezavantaje ale sistemelor existente cunoscute. De asemenea, dispozitilul permite si comanda altor tipuri de consumatori, aflati in teren (de exemplu circuite de iluminat festiv, dispozitive de încărcare a vehiculelor electrice, sisteme de alarmare-avertizare a populației etc.).lamp or its age, eliminating the main disadvantages of existing known systems. Also, the device also allows the control of other types of consumers, on the ground (for example, festive lighting circuits, electric vehicle charging devices, alarm systems - warning of the population, etc.).

Descrierea invențieiDescription of the invention

Produsul FRE 220 este parte a sistemului InteliLight, fiind destinat controlului lămpii de iluminat si monitorizării parametrilor de funcționare ai ansamblului. El va fi conectat pe de o parte la rețeaua de alimentare a sistemului de iluminat, pe de alta parte la o statie de baza (GW), prin intermediul protocolului de comunicație LoRaWAN. Dispozitivul, conform invenției, este controlat si raportează starea consumatorului pe care il deservește in timp real cu ajutoru aplicației software externe [NMS-https://eul.intelilight.eu/1. Aceasta plicatie este instalata pe un server [Flashnet ], conectat la o fretea de comunicații [FCC - Flashnet Control Center] prin intermediul unei interfețe tip Gateway-IP [Kelink] standard.The FRE 220 product is part of the InteliLight system, being intended for the control of the lighting lamp and the monitoring of the operating parameters of the assembly. It will be connected on the one hand to the lighting system's power supply network, on the other hand to a base station (GW), through the LoRaWAN communication protocol. The device, according to the invention, is controlled and reports the status of the consumer it serves in real time using the external software application [NMS-https: //eul.intelilight.eu/1. This application is installed on a [Flashnet] server, connected to a communications network [FCC - Flashnet Control Center] via a standard Gateway-IP [Kelink] interface.

Prezenta invenție prezintă următoarele avantaje si care nu se regăsesc in cazul sistemelor cunoscute: Managemnt individual asura fiecărui corp de iluminat cu un consum prorpiu de maxim 500 mW.The present invention presents the following advantages and which are not found in the case of the known systems: individually managed asura of each luminaire with an own consumption of maximum 500 mW.

Funcționarea pe zona foare mare de acoperie de 5 km liniari cu ajutorul unei singure statii de baza pentru un număr de 5000 de dispozitive. - Funcționare autonoma bazata pe orarul din programul softului intern si pe senzorul de lumina integrat in dispozitivOperation on the very large area of 5 km linear coverage using a single base station for 5000 devices. - Autonomous operation based on the schedule in the internal software program and on the light sensor integrated in the device

Memorie dedicat pentru sistemul de securizare al comunicațieiDedicated memory for the communication security system

Sistem de comunicație si diagnoza externa prin infrarosuCommunication system and external infrared diagnosis

Claims

Revenidicari: Device according to the invention characterized in that it simultaneously ensures the on / off control, the variation of the intensity and the monitoring of the state of the luminous element by real-time measurement of the current injected in it, both active and reactive, compatible with all known types of lighting, regardless by its technology, the age or type of ballast used; with very long service life (typically 10 years) and high versatility, having the ability to adapt, by software update, with any analog or digital protocol for controlling the light intensity, both in the case of those present 0-10V and DAL1, different versions as well as in the case of the appearance of future protocols without the intervention of specialized personnel.