LED illumination management system

By introducing a wireless communication network for the control center, relay unit, and drive unit into the LED lighting system, the problems of single control point and inconsistent communication protocols are solved, realizing distributed management and intelligent control, and improving the system's flexibility and response speed.

CN224124293UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14JIANGSU BOLU ELECTRIC GRP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-24
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Existing LED lamp driver systems suffer from limitations such as single control point and inconsistent communication protocols, making it difficult to achieve distributed management and intelligent control.

Method used

It adopts a structure of control center, relay unit and drive unit, realizes multi-point distributed management through wireless communication network, and uses a unified ZigBee communication protocol to ensure efficient communication and interoperability between modules.

Benefits of technology

It enables multi-point distributed management of LED lighting fixtures, improves system flexibility and response speed, supports system expansion and upgrades, and ensures efficient communication and interoperability between modules.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a light-emitting diode (LED) lighting management system, which belongs to the technical field of LED driving, comprises a control center, a plurality of relay units and a plurality of driving units, solves the technical problem of multi-point distributed management of LED lamps, realizes multi-point distributed management through the structures of the relay units and the driving units, and improves the management efficiency. According to the system and the method, the flexibility and response speed of the system are improved, the distributed management architecture enables the system to be easily expanded and upgraded to adapt to illumination requirements of different scales and complexities, and efficient communication and interoperability among the modules are ensured by adopting a unified wireless communication network and a communication protocol (such as ZigBee).
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of LED driver technology, and in particular relates to an LED lighting management system. Background Technology

[0002] In modern lighting systems, LED lamp drivers are a key component. They are primarily responsible for converting AC power from the grid into DC power and adjusting current and voltage as needed to ensure stable and efficient operation of the LED luminaires. They typically integrate power management, protection, and dimming functions and can accommodate different types of LED luminaires.

[0003] While existing LED lamp drivers perform well in providing basic functionality, several shortcomings remain in complex lighting management systems:

[0004] 1. Single control point limitation: Most existing systems only support centralized control and lack support for distributed management and intelligent control.

[0005] 2. Inconsistent communication protocols: LED drivers from different manufacturers use different communication protocols and interfaces, leading to system integration and interoperability issues. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide an LED lighting management system that solves the technical problem of multi-point distributed management of LED lamps.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] An LED lighting management system includes a control center, several relay units and several drive units. Each drive unit drives several LED lamps. Each relay unit communicates with multiple drive units through a wireless communication network. All relay units communicate with the control center through a wireless communication network.

[0009] The control center includes an industrial computer, a wireless communication module, a wired communication module, a display screen, a keyboard and mouse, a power adapter, and an uninterruptible power supply. The wireless communication module, the wired communication module, the display screen, and the keyboard and mouse are all connected to the industrial computer. The power adapter and the uninterruptible power supply provide power to the industrial computer, the wireless communication module, the wired communication module, and the display screen.

[0010] The relay unit includes a relay controller, a relay unit switching power supply, an uplink DTU, and a downlink DTU. Both the uplink DTU and the downlink DTU are connected to the relay controller. The uplink DTU communicates with the wireless communication module through a wireless communication network.

[0011] The relay unit switching power supply provides power to the relay controller, uplink DTU, and downlink DTU;

[0012] The drive unit includes a drive unit switching power supply, a drive controller, a drive unit DTU, and several drivers. The drive unit DTU is connected to the drive controller, and the drive controller is connected to multiple drivers. The drive unit DTU and the downlink DTU communicate with each other via a wireless network.

[0013] The drive unit switching power supply provides power to the drive controller and the drive unit DTU;

[0014] Each driver is powered by an external 24V power supply;

[0015] Each driver is connected to one LED light fixture.

[0016] Preferably, one of the drivers is connected to an I / O port of a driver controller.

[0017] Preferably, the industrial control computer is model IPC-610, the wireless communication module is model ZigBee wireless module ConBee II, and the power adapter is a 24V / 5A power adapter.

[0018] Preferably, the wired communication module is an RS485 to USB adapter, used for debugging and external communication.

[0019] Preferably, the uplink DTU, downlink DTU and drive unit DTU are all model E18-DTU Z27-485, and the relay controller and the drive controller are all model STM32F103C8T6.

[0020] The LED lighting management system described in this utility model solves the technical problem of multi-point distributed management of LED lamps. This utility model realizes multi-point distributed management through the structure of relay units and drive units, improving the system's flexibility and response speed. The distributed management architecture enables the system to be easily expanded and upgraded to adapt to lighting needs of different scales and complexities. It adopts a unified wireless communication network and communication protocol (such as ZigBee) to ensure efficient communication and interoperability between various modules. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a system architecture diagram of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a system architecture diagram of the control center and relay unit establishing a wireless link in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3This is a system architecture diagram of the relay unit and drive unit of this utility model establishing a wireless link. Detailed Implementation

[0024] Depend on Figure 1-3 The LED lighting management system shown includes a control center, several relay units and several drive units. Each drive unit drives several LED lamps. Each relay unit communicates with multiple drive units through a wireless communication network. All relay units communicate with the control center through a wireless communication network.

[0025] The control center includes an industrial computer, a wireless communication module, a wired communication module, a display screen, a keyboard and mouse, a power adapter, and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The wireless communication module, wired communication module, display screen, and keyboard and mouse are all connected to the industrial computer. The power adapter and UPS provide power to the industrial computer, wireless communication module, wired communication module, and display screen. The industrial computer is an IPC-610, the wireless communication module is a ZigBee wireless module ConBee II, and the power adapter is a 24V / 5A power adapter.

[0026] The wired communication module is an RS485 to USB adapter, used for debugging and external communication.

[0027] In this embodiment, the industrial control computer (model: IPC-610) serves as the core control unit of the system. It communicates with each relay unit through the ZigBee wireless module (ConBee II) and can issue control commands, codes, and other related control commands.

[0028] The power adapter (24V / 5A) and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) provide power to the industrial computer and its connected equipment, ensuring the stable operation of the system.

[0029] The relay unit includes a relay controller, a relay unit switching power supply, an uplink DTU, and a downlink DTU. Both the uplink DTU and the downlink DTU are connected to the relay controller. The uplink DTU communicates with the wireless communication module through a wireless communication network.

[0030] The uplink DTU, downlink DTU, and drive unit DTU are all model E18-DTU Z27-485, and the relay controller and drive controller are all model STM32F103C8T6.

[0031] In this embodiment, the relay controller (STM32F103C8T6) is responsible for managing and controlling the communication of the relay units. The uplink DTU (E18-DTU Z27-485) communicates with the wireless communication module of the control center to transmit control commands and reception status information issued by the control center. The downlink DTU (E18-DTU Z27-485) communicates with the drive unit DTU of the drive unit to transmit control commands and reception feedback information of the relay units.

[0032] The relay unit switching power supply provides power to the relay controller, uplink DTU, and downlink DTU;

[0033] The drive unit includes a drive unit switching power supply, a drive controller, a drive unit DTU, and several drivers. The drive unit DTU is connected to the drive controller, and the drive controller is connected to multiple drivers. The drive unit DTU and the downlink DTU communicate with each other via a wireless network. One of the drivers is connected to an I / O port of a drive controller, and the I / O port is used to provide a PWM signal to the driver.

[0034] The drive unit switching power supply provides power to the drive controller and the drive unit DTU;

[0035] Each driver is powered by an external 24V power supply;

[0036] Each driver is connected to one LED light fixture.

[0037] In this embodiment, the drive controller (STM32F103C8T6) receives control commands from the relay unit through the drive unit DTU (E18-DTU Z27-485), and then controls each LED driver. The drive unit DTU communicates with the downlink DTU of the relay unit to realize the reception of control commands and the transmission of feedback information. Each LED driver is connected to an external 24V power supply to provide a stable power supply for the LED lamp.

[0038] The following is a specific application example of this utility model:

[0039] Take one floor of a three-story office building as an example:

[0040] The control center is located in the control room on each floor. A relay unit is installed at the center of each floor, and the drive units are distributed near each LED light fixture. The industrial computer in the control center establishes a communication connection with each relay unit via the ConBee II wireless communication module. After the communication link is established, the control center can send control commands to the relay units via the ZigBee wireless communication module, such as turning lights on and off or adjusting brightness. After receiving the commands, the relay units send control signals to each drive unit via the downlink DTU. After receiving the commands, the drive units control each LED driver to perform the corresponding operations. Each drive unit can feed back the operating status information of the LED light fixture to the relay unit, which then transmits the information back to the control center. The industrial computer displays the system's operating status in real time on a display screen and allows for manual intervention when necessary.

[0041] The LED lighting management system described in this utility model solves the technical problem of multi-point distributed management of LED lamps. This utility model realizes multi-point distributed management through the structure of relay units and drive units, improving the system's flexibility and response speed. The distributed management architecture enables the system to be easily expanded and upgraded to adapt to lighting needs of different scales and complexities. It adopts a unified wireless communication network and communication protocol (such as ZigBee) to ensure efficient communication and interoperability between various modules.

Claims

1. An LED lighting management system, characterized in that: It includes a control center, several relay units and several drive units. Each drive unit drives several LED lights. Each relay unit communicates with multiple drive units through a wireless communication network. All relay units communicate with the control center through a wireless communication network. The control center includes an industrial computer, a wireless communication module, a wired communication module, a display screen, a keyboard and mouse, a power adapter, and an uninterruptible power supply. The wireless communication module, the wired communication module, the display screen, and the keyboard and mouse are all connected to the industrial computer. The power adapter and the uninterruptible power supply provide power to the industrial computer, the wireless communication module, the wired communication module, and the display screen. The relay unit includes a relay controller, a relay unit switching power supply, an uplink DTU, and a downlink DTU. Both the uplink DTU and the downlink DTU are connected to the relay controller. The uplink DTU communicates with the wireless communication module through a wireless communication network. The relay unit switching power supply provides power to the relay controller, uplink DTU, and downlink DTU; The drive unit includes a drive unit switching power supply, a drive controller, a drive unit DTU, and several drivers. The drive unit DTU is connected to the drive controller, and the drive controller is connected to multiple drivers. The drive unit DTU and the downlink DTU communicate with each other via a wireless network. The drive unit switching power supply provides power to the drive controller and the drive unit DTU; Each driver is powered by an external 24V power supply; Each driver is connected to one LED light fixture.

2. The LED lighting management system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: One of the drivers is connected to an I / O port of a driver controller.

3. The LED lighting management system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The industrial control computer is model IPC-610, the wireless communication module is model ZigBee wireless module ConBee II, and the power adapter is a 24V / 5A power adapter.

4. The LED lighting management system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The wired communication module is an RS485 to USB adapter, used for debugging and external communication.

5. The LED lighting management system as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The uplink DTU, downlink DTU, and drive unit DTU are all model E18-DTU Z27-485, and the relay controller and drive controller are all model STM32F103C8T6.