U.S. patent application number 15/096173 was filed with the patent office on 2016-12-15 for led lighting controller.
This patent application is currently assigned to RINGDALE, INC.. The applicant listed for this patent is RINGDALE, INC.. Invention is credited to KLAUS BOLLMANN, TOM C. PENICK.
Application Number | 20160366734 15/096173 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42198793 |
Filed Date | 2016-12-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160366734 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
BOLLMANN; KLAUS ; et
al. |
December 15, 2016 |
LED LIGHTING CONTROLLER
Abstract
A switch mode power supply controller provides power to a pair
of light sources. The controller includes a low voltage
programmable current source and adjusting elements for
independently adjusting the current to the LED light sources. The
controller also includes a first communication port for receiving a
communication from an external device, such as a dimmer, or from
another power supply controller; and a second communication port
for sending a communication to a third power supply controller.
These ports provide an upstream and downstream communication
capability through a chain of controllers so that input from a
device can be communicated upstream and downstream.
Inventors: |
BOLLMANN; KLAUS;
(GEORGETOWN, TX) ; PENICK; TOM C.; (LEANDER,
TX) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
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State |
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Type |
RINGDALE, INC. |
Georgetown |
TX |
US |
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Assignee: |
RINGDALE, INC.
GEORGETOWN
TX
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Family ID: |
42198793 |
Appl. No.: |
15/096173 |
Filed: |
April 11, 2016 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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H05B 47/175 20200101;
H05B 45/20 20200101; H05B 45/10 20200101; H05B 47/18 20200101; Y02B
20/30 20130101; H05B 47/105 20200101; H05B 47/19 20200101; H05B
45/37 20200101; H05B 45/50 20200101; H02J 9/005 20130101 |
International
Class: |
H05B 33/08 20060101
H05B033/08; H05B 37/02 20060101 H05B037/02 |
Claims
1. A method of controlling a LED lighting system, the method
comprising: receiving a communication from an external device via a
first communication port; adjusting an output level of at least one
LED light source in response to the communication, wherein said at
least one_LED light source comprises at least one diode and said at
least one_LED light source is powered by a first switch mode power
supply; and repeating the communication via a second communication
port to a further switch mode power supply, the further switch mode
power supply powering a second at least one LED light source
comprised of at least one diode and adjusting the second at least
one LED light source's output level in response to the
communication.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the listed steps are performed in
order.
3. The method of claim 1, with the additional step of repeating
said communication via a communication port to a successive switch
mode power supply, the successive switch mode power supply powering
an LED light source comprised of at least one diode and adjusting
said second at least one LED light source's output level in
response to said communication for a plurality of switch mode power
supplies, each successive switch mode power supply communicably
coupled to the preceding switch mode power supply.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein the external device is a
photosensor.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein the external device is a
dimmer.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein the external device is a motion
sensor.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority to: U.S. Non-Provisional
patent application Ser. No. 14/584,159, filed Dec. 29, 2014, U.S.
Provisional Patent Application No. 61/115,739 filed Nov. 18, 2008,
U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 12/621,484, filed
Nov. 18, 2009, U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No.
13/946,653, filed Jul. 19, 2013.
[0002] All fore-mentioned applications are hereby incorporated in
their entirety.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] This application is related to LED lighting, and more
specifically to a controller for LED lighting.
BACKGROUND--PRIOR ART
[0004] All LED lighting has the same requirement and is really not
understood by many of the suppliers in the current market. To
optimally drive an LED and get the maximum light output per watt
over a large temperature range significant electronic trickery must
be employed.
[0005] Prior art devices use resistors to limit the current, do not
monitor the junction temperature of the LED, and take no attention
to most details of producing high efficiency lighting.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0006] In one embodiment, a switch mode power supply controller
provides power to a pair of light sources. The controller includes
a low voltage programmable current source and adjusting elements
for independently adjusting the current to the LED light sources.
The controller also includes a first communication port for
receiving a communication from an external device, such as a
dimmer, or from another power supply controller; and a second
communication port for sending a communication to a third power
supply controller. These ports provide an upstream and downstream
communication capability through a chain of controllers so that
input from a device can be communicated upstream and
downstream.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0007] FIG. 1 is a schematic illustrating a portion of the
functionality, external inputs, and communication of a controller
board.
[0008] FIG. 2 is a schematic showing three controllers in
series.
[0009] FIGS. 3-12 are detailed schematics for an example
controller.
[0010] FIG. 3 is a schematic of an RFI Filter and Surge/Overcurrent
Protection 1100.
[0011] FIG. 4 is a schematic of a 85-300 VAC PFC Controller
1200.
[0012] FIG. 5 is a schematic of a PFC Secondary 1300.
[0013] FIG. 6 is a schematic of 15 Volt buck (SEPIC) Power Supply
1400
[0014] FIG. 7 is a schematic of 15 Volt and 3.3 Volt Switching
Power Supplies
[0015] FIG. 8 is a schematic of an LED Drive Circuit.
[0016] FIG. 9 is a schematic of Isolated Ground References.
[0017] FIG. 10 is a schematic of Communications circuitry.
[0018] FIG. 11 is a schematic of Battery Backup and Microcontroller
Inputs.
[0019] FIG. 12 is a schematic of Microcontroller circuitry.
DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENT
LED Controller
[0020] As we want the flexibility to drive a number of variations
of LED Arrangements (i.e. from one to eight elements) and must have
the ability to adjust to new technology in elements that may
require higher currents or higher voltages and/or lower currents,
we require a power source with the following features:
Programmable Current Source
[0021] The programmable current source allows the manufacture of
one device for a multitude of LED arrangements.
Power Factor Corrected
[0022] In one embodiment, a the power factor correction
specifically for a particular application, such as street lights
allows, much lower capacitor and power factor correction
capabilities from the Utility Providers and their sub-stations.
Constant or Pulse Width Modulated
[0023] The modulation allows the LED to function at its maximum
efficiency in all operating conditions, and elongates the life of
the LED element. The pulse width modulation allows the the LED to
continue to produce light efficiently when being operated at
reduced brightness.
Heat Sink Temperature Sensor
[0024] This sensor allows the LED to work with maximum efficiency
in hot climates like UAE and other equatorial regions. This sensor
allows the LED to work with maximum efficiency in hot climates like
UAE and other equatorial regions. The LED may be maintained within
its rated thermal operating range by dimming the LED when its
temperature approaches the upper limit.
Direct Sensor Control
[0025] An input at the LED Lighting Supply that connects and powers
a Motion or an Occupancy Sensor directly is provided.
Direct Dimmer and On/Off Control
[0026] For simple applications, such as one light one switch or one
dimmer, the device has a dimmer/switch input powered from the LED
Lighting Supply.
Networkable--In--Out (150 feet distance)
[0027] One LED Lighting Supply can communicate with two neighbors
through a proprietary communication link and protocol. The
communication is potential free so that ground loops will not
affect communication reliability or cause a danger to installation
or maintenance personnel. Communications received on one port are
repeated out of the opposite port so that communications can be
relayed to multiple units.
Battery Backup
[0028] The unit can be used in emergency lighting applications
where the unit monitors its supply voltage and switches on the LED
when the main power supply fails drawing current from a 48 volt
battery pack. When power is restored the light turns off and the
battery charger is re-activated. The 48 volt battery is shown as a
convenient voltage for a low voltage controller. Other battery
voltages may be used.
Power Fail Sensing
[0029] A power fail sensor is included but not required to be
include for non-battery backed up applications.
DayLight Sensor Input
[0030] This option is required for outside lighting.
UL Listed
[0031] The device preferably has its own UL listing and can be
treated as a low-voltage device on all LED arrangement current
outputs as well as on the communication and dimmer inputs.
Double Insulated
[0032] While being a double insulated device, it can be used with
ANY arrangement and control situation.
Rating Label
[0033] UL/CE label of the device is clearly displayed within the
requirements of outdoor or indoor lighting fixtures.
Benefits
[0034] The LED Lighting Supply of thre current invention can be
used for Office Lighting, Path Lighting, Street Lighting, Accent
Lighting up to 56 Watts or eight (8).times.7 watt elements.
[0035] The functionality of the various control inputs is described
below. In one example, the inputs are 2.times.EDSaP, 1.times.Dimmer
Control, 1.times.motion and occupancy, 1.times.daylight.
Energy Efficiency
[0036] This control system provides several approaches to energy
efficiency. LED light source efficiency is optimized through the
power supply which provides the proper voltage and current to the
diode. This power supply is highly efficient in the manner that it
provides that current and voltage. The energy efficiency of the
controller is 97-98%. This is a dramatic improvement in efficiency.
For instance, one prior art device requires a 13 watt input to
power a 6 watt LED light source. The system may also include one or
more digital dimmer to precisely control the LED light sources at
desired times or under desired conditions. This current reduction
is achieved with a minimal loss of energy efficiency. In one
example, the current may be reduced in 2% increments. Individual
controllers within a lighting system can be separately controlled
by one or more of dimmers, photosensors, or motion sensor.
Capital and Maintenance Efficiency
[0037] The control system also provides advantages in capital
efficiency and maintenance efficiency. A common controller design
can be used for a variety of incoming voltages, so that the
controller may be produced in high volume to reduce cost, and so
that further efficiencies may be obtained through the reduction in
the number of components. A common device, with a single UL
approval is provided, so that there is not an approval delay in
providing new applications based on the controller. The number and
complexity of auxiliary devices, such as dimmers, is greatly
reduced relative to prior art design. For example, in the case of a
church, prior art dimmers would typically require multiple
synchronized thyristor dimmers; while one embodiment of the current
invention could use a single inexpensive digital dimmer to control
a plurality of daisy-chained controllers. The capital and
installation costs of communications wiring is reduced through the
chaining of controllers so that instructions to a first controller
may be relayed to downstream controllers.
[0038] FIG. 1 is a schematic illustrating a portion of the
functionality, external inputs, and communication of a controller
board 101. In this example, the controller accepts an incoming
power supply (not shown) of approximately 90-300 volts, and
provides power to LED light sources 201 and 202. In one example,
the supply is rated for 90 to 300 VAC so that it may be used with
120-volt, 208-volt, 240-volt, and 277-volt systems.
Potentiometers
[0039] In this embodiment, the power supply is programmable with a
first potentiometer 194 for a first LED light source 201; and a
second potentiometer 192 for a second LED light source 202. These
potentiometers permit an adjustment between 400 mA and 900 mA LED
light sources which are common at this time, as well as other types
of LED light sources in the future.
Power Supply
[0040] In one embodiment, the power supply is a switch mode power
supply which is power factor corrected. In one embodiment, the
power supply provides approximately 53 volts, which is the voltage
associated with a bank of four 12 volt batteries.
[0041] The power supply in this embodiment is a low voltage current
source power supply that is below the 75 volt thresh hold necessary
to be designated as low voltage.
[0042] In this embodiment, the power supply also has a feature of
no exposed terminals. The device is UL Class 2 certifiable as being
below 100 watts, below 75 volts, and double insulated.
[0043] The power supply accepts an input voltage in the range of
100-277 volts +/-10% and is therefore suitable for worldwide
operation including U.S. industrial applications using 277
volts.
Dimmers, Photosensors, and Motion Sensors
[0044] The power supply includes two provisions for accepting a
signal from an external device such as a dimmer 90 or a photosensor
91.
[0045] An individual controller, such as controller 101 has
connectors to accept a dimmer 90, such as a potentiometer device; a
photosensor 91; and a motion sensor 95 such as a Ringdale Motion
Sensor #00-27-16090000.
[0046] As discussed more fully below, the power supply may also
accept the input of a single dimmer 94, such as a digital device,
through the the comm 1 port and use that single dimmer to dim all
LED light sources associated with a series of controllers.
Comm Ports
[0047] In one example, the comm 1 port 180 includes a 15 volt
output that can be used to power a dimmer 90, motion sensor, or
other external device.
[0048] In one example, the dimmer sets a general power level, which
may not be required until a motion detector communicates a presence
within an area. Thus lights can be sequenced to follow an
individual down a hallway.
[0049] As described below, the comm 2 port 180 of a first
controller 101 may communicate with the comm 1 port of a second
controller 102 so that a plurality of units may be daisy-chained
together. In one example, 8 controllers are connected in such a
manner.
Microcontroller and Programming Port
[0050] The controller also includes a programming port for
receiving instructions to a microcontroller 120, such as a Ringdale
microcontroller. The microcontroller may be programmed with [an
external computer 1001 through port 110. Each controller has a
unique MAC address, thus it is possible to remotely control each
controller device. A second micontrolloer
Power Supply Controller
[0051] A power supply controller 130 provides a power factor
correction.
Batteries
[0052] In this example, a 4-pin battery connector 180 is provided
to connect to a bank 80 of four 12 volt batteries. The batteries
may be charged or discharged through the connector. The connector
includes 4 pins include a positive, negative, and two LED
connections. The LED connections include a green LED to indicate
fully charged and a red LED to indicate status.
Description of Embodiment--Daisy Chaining of Controllers
[0053] FIG. 2 is a schematic showing three controllers 101, 102,
and 103 in series where controller 101 supplies power to LED light
sources 201 and 202; controller 102 supplies power to LED light
sources 203 and 204; and controller 103 supplies power to LED light
sources 205 and 206.
[0054] Each controller includes a first comm port 80 which may
accept a signal from a source such as
[0055] an external device such as an electronic dimmer or a motion
sensor;
[0056] an ethernet connection; or
[0057] a wireless adapter such as a Ringdale model no.
00-27-16190000 wireless adapter.
[0058] Each controller also includes a second comm port 82, which
is typically used to daisy chain a series of controllers together
as illustrated in FIG. 2. In this example, comm2 port 82a of
controller 101 is connected to comm 1 port 80b of controller 102;
and comm2 port 82b of controller 102 is connected to comm 1 port
80c of controller 103. This chaining permits a single wired or
wireless instruction to be communicated to all of the controllers
and reduces communications wiring or complexity. The chaining also
permits a single dimmer to direct all controllers 101, 102, and
103.
[0059] Each controller may have a dimmer, photosensor, and/or
motion sensor that instructs that controller to override the
general instructions provided through the daisy chain.
EXAMPLE
[0060] FIGS. 3-12 are detailed schematics for an example
controller.
[0061] FIG. 3 is a schematic of an RFI Filter and Surge/Overcurrent
Protection 1100. This portion of the controller circuitry
includes:
[0062] Overcurrent and thermal protection 1110 comprising a 2 A
350V SMT fuse 1111; and a 155-165.degree. F., 30.degree. F. diff
thermal protection element 1112;
[0063] Common Mode Filter 1 1120 comprising a 0.1 .mu.F capacitor
1121; and a 5.5 mH inductor 1122;
[0064] PI Filter 1130 comprising 0.1 .mu.F capacitors 1131 and
1133; and a 470 .mu.H inductor 1132;
[0065] A Full Wave Bridge 1140 comprising diodes 1141, 1142, 1143,
and 1144; and
[0066] Input capacitors 1150 comprising 0.1 .mu.F capacitors 1151
and 1152.
[0067] FIG. 4 is a schematic of a 85-300 VAC PFC Controller 1200.
This portion of the controller circuitry includes:
[0068] 2200 pF capacitors 1201 and 1202;
[0069] 249K resistors 1203, 1204, 1205, 1207, 1208, and 1209;
[0070] 0.001 .mu.F capacitor 1206;
[0071] 2.49K resistors 1210, 1212 and 1213;
[0072] 1000V diode 1211;
[0073] mosfet transistor 1214 ;
[0074] 22.1K resistor 1215;
[0075] 10 Ohm resistor 1216;
[0076] 330 pF capacitor 1217;
[0077] 82K resistor 1218;
[0078] 33K resistor 1219;
[0079] 1M resistor 1220;
[0080] power supply controller with power factor correction
1221;
[0081] 130 Ohm resistor 1222;
[0082] 0.33 .mu.F capacitor 1223;
[0083] 300K resistor 1224;
[0084] 1 nF capacitor 1225;
[0085] 8.87K resistor 1226;
[0086] 10K resistor 1227;
[0087] 2.2 .mu.F capacitor 1228;
[0088] 220 pF capacitor 1229;
[0089] 330 pF capacitor 1230;
[0090] 0.1 .mu.F capacitor 1231;
[0091] Resonant Snubber 1280 comprising 1000V diodes 1281 and 1282;
470 pF capacitor 1283; and 470 pH inductor 1284; and
[0092] Current Sense 1290 comprising resistors 1291 and 1292.
[0093] FIG. 5 is a schematic of a PFC Secondary 1300. This portion
of the controller circuitry includes:
[0094] a 270 .mu.H 6.8:1 >90 W 3000V flyback transformer
1301;
[0095] [0096] a Vcc Supply 1310 comprising a diode 1311; 1 .mu.F
capacitor 1312; and 150 .mu.F 35V 555 mA electrolytic capacitor
1313;
[0096] A Diode and Snubber 1320 comprising 33 Ohm resistors 1321
and 1322; 220 pF capacitor 1323; and 400V 16 A diode 1324;
[0097] a feedback network 1330 comprising 33 k resistors 1331,
1332, and 1333; 0.22 .mu.F capacitor 1334; 80V ??? 1335; 4700 pF
capacitor 1336; 30V 500 mW Xenor diode 1337; 2.495/36V optoisolator
1338; and 0.1 .mu.F capacitor 1339;
[0098] Voltage Zdivider 1340 comprising capacitor 1341; 90.9K
resistor 1342; resistor 1343; and 4.99K resistor 1344; and
[0099] Output Capacitors 1350 comprising 470 .mu.F 100V capacitors
1351, 1352, 1353, and 1354.
[0100] FIG. 6 is a schematic of 15 Volt buck (SEPIC) Power Supply
1400. This portion of the controller circuitry includes:
[0101] 30.1K resistors 1401 and 1402;
[0102] 100V 1.5 A Darlington transistor 1403;
[0103] 100V 215 mA 1.5 pF 1404;
[0104] 0.1 .mu.F capacitor 1405;
[0105] 3 A 30V diode 1406;
[0106] 1 .mu.F capacitor 1407;
[0107] 49.9 ohm resistor 1408;
[0108] dual inductor 1409;
[0109] 1 A 200V diode 1410;
[0110] 0.47 .mu.F capacitor 1411;
[0111] 100V 3.7 A 12 ohm 632 pF transistor 1412;
[0112] 49.4 ohm resistors 1413, 1418;
[0113] 1 ohm resistors 1414, 1415;
[0114] 2.2 .mu.F capacitors 1416, 1417;
[0115] 2.43 k resistor 1419;
[0116] 4700 pF capacitor 1421;
[0117] 36.5 k resistor 1422;
[0118] 1 k resistor 1420;
[0119] 220 pF capacitor 1430;
[0120] power supply controller 1424;
[0121] 13V 500 mw diode 1428;
[0122] zero ohm resistor 1429;
[0123] 47 pF capacitor 1423;
[0124] 0.1 .mu.F capacitor 1425;
[0125] 470 pF capacitor 1426;
[0126] 470 k resistor 1427;
[0127] FIG. 7 is a schematic of 15 Volt and 3.3 Volt Switching
Power Supplies 1500. This portion of the controller circuitry
includes:
[0128] 330 pF capacitor 1501;
[0129] 100 k resistor 1502;
[0130] 1 ohm resistor 1503;
[0131] transistor 1504;
[0132] inductor 1505, 1506;
[0133] 1 .mu.F capacitor 1507;
[0134] controller 1508;
[0135] 10 k resistor 1509;
[0136] 49.9 ohm resistor 1510;
[0137] 3 A 40V diode 1511;
[0138] 2.2 .mu.F capacitor 1512, 1513, and 1523;
[0139] 2200 pF capacitor 1514;
[0140] diode 1515;
[0141] 160 k resistor 1516;
[0142] 2.43 k resistor 1519;
[0143] 221 ohm resistor 1520;
[0144] 8.87 k resistor 1521; and
[0145] 0.1 .mu.F capacitor 1522, 1518, 1517.
[0146] FIG. 8 is a schematic of an LED Drive Circuit 1600. This
portion of the controller circuitry includes:
[0147] 470 k resistor 1601;
[0148] 1 .mu.F capacitor 1602 1619;
[0149] 0.1 .mu.F capacitor 1603, 1604;
[0150] 3 A diode 1605;
[0151] inductor 1606;
[0152] transistor 1607;
[0153] 0.47 .mu.F capacitor 1608, 1623;
[0154] zero ohm resistor 1609, 1622;
[0155] 274 ohm resistor 1610;
[0156] 10 ohm resistor 1611, 1627;
[0157] 2.2 .mu.F capacitor 1612, 1631;
[0158] 6.98 k resistor 1613, 1632;
[0159] resistor 1614;
[0160] 49.9 k resistor 1615, 1629;
[0161] controller 1616;
[0162] 1 k resistors 1617,1618;
[0163] 0.1 .mu.F capacitor 1620, 1634;
[0164] transistor 1625;
[0165] resistor 1626, 1630;
[0166] controller 1628;
[0167] 470 k resistor 1633, and
[0168] connector 1635.
[0169] FIG. 9 is a schematic of Isolated Ground References 1650.
This portion of the controller circuitry includes:
[0170] 330 k resistors 1651, 1652, 1653, 1657, 1658, 1659;
[0171] 7.5 k resistors 1655, 1656, 1661, 1662; and
[0172] 0.1 .mu.F capacitor 1654, 1660.
[0173] FIG. 10 is a schematic of Communications circuitry. This
portion of the controller circuitry includes:
[0174] a Dual Comm Remote Interface 1710 comprising connectors 1712
and 1713; and
[0175] processor 1750.
[0176] FIG. 11 is a schematic of Battery Backup and Microcontroller
Inputs 1800. This portion of the controller circuitry includes:
[0177] Battery Backup and Microcontroller Inputs 1810;
[0178] Light Sensor circuit 1820;
[0179] Manual Dimming circuit 1830; and
[0180] Motion sensor circuit 1840.
[0181] FIG. 12 is a schematic of Microcontroller circuitry
1900.This portion of the controller circuitry includes:
[0182] temperature sensing 1910;
[0183] in-circuit programming 1920;
[0184] voltage sensing 1930;
[0185] Debug LED1 1950;
[0186] Debug LED2 1940; and
[0187] Secondary Sense 1960.
[0188] The current invention is not limited to the specific
embodiments and examples described above.
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