Apparatus and method for transmitting a parameter to an illumination operating device and for marking the operating device

Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus (1) and to a method for transmitting at least one setting value in respect of at least one parameter to an illumination operating device (2). The apparatus (1) transmits to the operating device (2) a setting value, which is provided in the apparatus (1) by means of an NFC interface (11). At the same time, a marking corresponding thereto is applied to the operating device (2), for which purpose the apparatus (1) has a marking unit (12) in addition to the NFC interface (11). By virtue of the marking unit (12), a parameter can be set and an outwardly recognizable label corresponding to said setting can be applied in just a single work step by placing the apparatus (1) onto the operating device (2) to be marked or at least bringing the apparatus close to the operating device to be marked, in the case of contactless marking.

Description

[0001] Device and method for transmitting a parameter to a lighting control device and marking the same

[0002] Description:

[0003] The present invention relates to a device for transmitting a parameter provided by the device to an operating device for lighting technology, marking the operating device, as well as a corresponding operating device and a system consisting of the operating device and the device. The present invention also relates to a corresponding method for transmitting a parameter to operating devices for lighting technology, wherein a marking is simultaneously applied to the operating device.

[0004] During the manufacturing process of lighting devices, the operating parameters of the individual control gear must be adjusted to ensure the desired operating behavior for the respective application. For example, the output current of an LED driver is adjusted to the desired operating behavior of an LED luminaire through presetting.

[0005] To adjust the output current of an LED driver, a resistor is currently typically inserted through corresponding openings in the driver housing. Depending on the resistance value, the output current value assigned to the resistor is set. This is a time-consuming process and also leads to correspondingly high storage costs for the various resistors, but also, in particular, to considerable personnel costs.

[0006] Therefore, the previously mentioned method for setting the output current of an LED driver is increasingly being replaced by the use of an NEC-based transmission method of the output current parameter to be set.

[0007] The current value to be set is wirelessly transmitted from a device with an NFC (near field communication) interface to the LED driver with a corresponding NFC interface. This method saves time and requires only a device with an NFC interface to transmit the desired parameters to the LED driver. The problem is that successful setting or recognition of the set output current value is not possible without additional tools. At a minimum, a device with an NFC interface and an additionally adapted application program, or database access via a PC, for example, is required to read the set output current or to verify whether the setting was successful.In order for quality assurance to still be possible, at least one additional time-consuming step is necessary, in which, for example, a sticker is attached to the housing of the LED driver, which is done manually.

[0008] Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a device for transmitting a parameter provided by the device to a lighting control device, said device making it possible to transmit a parameter for setting the lighting control device and, at the same time, to apply a marking to the lighting control device so that it is possible to immediately recognize the transmitted parameter without an additional step or further aids.

[0009] It should be noted that to explain the invention, reference is generally made below to the setting of a current value in an operating device. However, this is not limiting for the invention. The inventive procedure can also be applied to any other parameter that can be set on an operating device using a device. Furthermore, reference is generally made to a parameter, but this refers to a setting value for a parameter in the operating device that is then used during regular operation of the operating device. Furthermore, it is also possible that not just a single setting value for a parameter is transmitted, but rather several setting values ​​for a set of parameters. Individual markings can be assigned to the individual parameters or to a set of parameters.

[0010] Advantageous embodiments and further aspects of the invention are set out in the subclaims and the description.

[0011] To solve the aforementioned technical problem, a device is proposed for transmitting a parameter provided by the device to operating devices for lighting technology. The device's function is not limited to transmitting a parameter to an operating device, but also to simultaneously applying a marking to the operating device that identifies the transmitted parameter. For this purpose, the device has an NFC interface that has an antenna for wirelessly transmitting the predefined setting value to the operating device. Furthermore, according to the invention, the device has a marking unit that applies a marking to an operating device for lighting technology simultaneously with the transmission of the parameter.

[0012] This has the advantage that the marking is visible directly on the lighting control gear without the need for any additional tools. No further steps are required to apply the marking.

[0013] With respect to the NFC interface, the device is preferably operated in an active mode, so that the antenna of the NFC interface is electrically powered via a connected power source. The NFC interface further comprises an NFC chip configured to control data access and data exchange and additionally enable data storage.

[0014] Furthermore, the device can be configured to always transmit the same parameter to the lighting control gear. This requires only a one-time initialization of the NFC interface with the parameter settings to be transmitted, eliminating the need for a connection to an external input device or the creation of an internal input unit during operation. For this purpose, the NFC chip can be implemented as a microchip.

[0015] Incorrect operation is thus reliably avoided.

[0016] Alternatively, the device can be configured so that the setting value transmitted to the control gear can be selected via an internal or external input unit. This eliminates the need for prior selection of the control gear for the lighting technology, as the parameter can be set flexibly, and a single device is sufficient to transmit different values.

[0017] Regardless of the aforementioned design options, the device can also have a unidirectional or bidirectional communication interface in addition to the NFC interface. For example, this could be used to transmit settings selected on an external input unit to the device, or to transmit settings selected on an internal input unit to another operating device.

[0018] Independent of the previously mentioned implementation options, the transmitted parameter settings and the corresponding operating device could also be stored in an external data storage device via a communication interface. Such a data storage device could be an external database. This allows for the implementation of an additional security mechanism.

[0019] For example, it would be possible to view the set values ​​despite the marking not being clearly visible.

[0020] Regardless of the previously mentioned design options, the device can have an operating and / or display interface and / or be connected to an external operating and / or display interface, for example a PC, via the communication interface.

[0021] Optionally, the display interface can inform a user that the transfer and marking process is complete by sending a corresponding signal to the display interface. Preferably, the display interface only informs the user when both the transfer and the marking are complete.

[0022] The parameters can be any adjustable parameters for which values ​​can be specified via the NFC interface.

[0023] Preferably, the parameters are an output current value. For example, the luminous intensity of an LED light is proportional to the current value at which the LED light is operated.

[0024] Alternatively or optionally, the parameters can be "Digital Addressable Lighting Interface" parameters, or DALI parameters for short. In particular, the DALI parameter can be a dimming value, which is typically transmitted with 8-bit resolution. The dimming value can be used to regulate the power consumed by, for example, an LED luminaire. For example, dimming an LED luminaire can be achieved using a PWM method.

[0025] The advantageous embodiments of the marking unit are defined in the following subclaims. Furthermore, the marking unit is preferably positioned such that it has a contact surface with the operating device of the lighting technology in an orientation suitable for the intended posture of the device when transmitting information to the operating device, which contact surface serves entirely or partially as a marking surface. The marking is preferably applied by placing the marking unit on the operating device on its marking surface. Alternatively, the marking unit is positioned such that it encloses an area on the surface of the operating device, which area serves entirely or partially as a marking surface. The marking can be applied to the marking surface without the marking unit coming into direct contact with the operating device.The marking area is understood to be the surface area of ​​the operating device which is marked by appropriate treatment.

[0026] The simultaneous transmission of the parameter and the application of the marking are understood to be a single operating step. The alignment of the device required for transmitting the parameter value ideally automatically results in the alignment required for the marking process.

[0027] Alternatively or optionally, the NFC chip or an additional control unit can be configured so that the marking unit is only activated upon simultaneous, successful alignment of the device required for transmitting the parameter, or vice versa. Alternatively or optionally, the additional control unit could be configured so that the marking unit is switched to active operation after completion of the task, i.e., only after the values ​​have been transmitted via the NFC interface, or vice versa. Basically, this means that executing either the marking or the data transmission results in the other action being performed upon successful completion of the first action.

[0028] The operating device as described here is in particular an LED driver whose output current and / or dimming value, as well as other optional or alternative parameters, in particular DALI parameters, can be set via the NFC interface.

[0029] Another embodiment provides for the marking unit to be designed as a stamping unit, branding unit, printing unit, laser printing unit, or labeling unit. This provides the advantage of providing means that enable marking and unambiguous value assignment via simple visual detection.

[0030] The stamping unit can be an ink stamping unit. An ink stamping pad serves as the ink source. By pressing the ink stamping unit into the ink stamping pad, the desired color can be applied to the ink stamping unit. Preferably, different colors are each assigned to a discrete value of the parameter. With the ink stamping unit, the ink is transferred to the surface of the lighting control device via the direct contact area with the control device, which corresponds to the marking area.

[0031] Alternatively, the ink stamp unit could be designed in the same way as the previously mentioned ink stamp unit, with the additional ability to attach freely selectable stamp templates to the ink stamp unit. The stamp templates could, for example, be individual letters or numbers, and in particular, a combined attachment of several stamp templates to the ink stamp unit could be provided.

[0032] Optionally, the aforementioned embodiments of the ink stamp unit are attached to a holding device which is pressed into a protruding position by the use of springs, so that the length of the device according to the invention in the direction of movement of the holding device is maximized as long as the ink stamp unit is not placed on the operating device for marking. For this purpose, the holding device can be designed as an interlocking rail system in the sense of telescopic rods, wherein a first rail holder is connected to the device according to the invention via holding means and a second rail holder is connected to the ink stamp unit via holding means, thereby enabling movement in the longitudinal direction. Compression springs are preferably used, wherein the compression springs are positioned such that the axial direction of the compression springs is aligned parallel to the direction of movement of the holding device.Furthermore, the device can be configured such that, for the effective application of the marking, pressure must be exerted in the direction of movement of the holding device, so that a force is exerted counter to the spring restoring force. With appropriate alignment, the NEC interface of the device according to the invention can be spaced sufficiently far from the NEC interface of the lighting control gear so that no transmission of the parameter is possible, and only by compressing the holding device against the force of the springs is the distance shortened, enabling transmission of the parameter. This embodiment can improve the quality of the applied marking, and the mechanical implementation of the marking unit ensures that the parameter cannot be transmitted without simultaneous marking, and vice versa.

[0033] Alternatively, the marking unit could be designed as a printing unit, with a spray head spraying ink onto the marking surface of the lighting control gear. Optionally, the spray head could be enclosed by a surrounding wall, so that contact with the control gear encloses the marking surface. This allows a selected print to be applied as a marking to the lighting control gear through internal or external connection to a control unit.

[0034] Alternatively, the marking unit can be designed as a laser printing unit, which has the usual means of a laser printer to apply the colorants to the marking surface of the lighting control device.

[0035] Alternatively, the marking unit can be designed as a labeling unit, with the appropriately selected labels being applied to the marking surface via the direct contact surface of the operating device, which also corresponds to the marking surface. Inscribed labels can be used as required.

[0036] Regardless of the aforementioned embodiments, the antenna of the NFC interface of the device according to the invention can be arranged in the device in such a way that the antenna of the NFC interface of the lighting control device is positioned in such a way that transmission of the parameter via the NFC interface is only possible when the marking unit touches the marking surface of the lighting control device. This also reliably ensures that the setting values ​​can only be transmitted once the marking has been applied.

[0037] A further embodiment for solving the technical problem provides that the marking unit can use color coding and / or text coding and / or character coding.

[0038] This has the advantage that a visual check of the transmitted setting value is possible based on the correspondingly selected coding.

[0039] For example, each parameter and each associated value can be assigned a coding attribute, such as a color. The value pair comprising a parameter and its value could also be assigned a coding attribute. Furthermore, coding also refers to advanced coding methods that are color-, text-, or character-based, at least individually or in combination. For example, coding could be implemented using the text and character sequence "J = XY", where "I" corresponds to the common abbreviation for a stream and "XY" corresponds to a transmitted and set value of the stream.

[0040] A further embodiment for solving the technical problem provides that the programming parameters comprise at least one current value and / or one DALI parameter.

[0041] A further embodiment for solving the problem provides that the positions of the antenna of the NFC interface and the marking unit overlap when aligning the device for transmitting the information and applying the marking, in a normal direction of the surface to be marked of the operating device of the lighting technology.

[0042] This has the advantage that the appropriate orientation for transmitting the parameter also corresponds to the appropriate orientation for applying the marking, thus improving usability. Furthermore, the design can be designed to be more space-saving.

[0043] A further embodiment for solving the technical problem provides that the device further comprises a distance sensor which is configured to detect a distance and, as soon as this corresponds to a distance threshold value, to transmit a switch-on signal and / or a switch-off signal to the marking unit and / or the NFC interface. Alternatively or optionally, the further embodiment can comprise a pressure sensor which is configured to detect a pressure and, as soon as this corresponds to a pressure threshold value, to transmit a switch-on signal or a switch-off signal to the marking unit and / or the NFC interface. The marking unit and / or the NFC interface is / are configured to switch to the active operating mode when a switch-on signal is present and / or to a switched-off operating mode when a switch-off signal is present.

[0044] This has the advantage of ensuring that the marking unit and / or the NFC interface operate simultaneously. Furthermore, undesirable operating behavior can be prevented if the appropriate alignment is not yet or no longer present.

[0045] Alternatively, the distance sensor may send a distance information signal to an existing control unit, which is configured to transmit a switch-on signal and / or switch-off signal to the marking unit and / or the NFC interface as soon as a distance threshold is reached.

[0046] Several different distance thresholds can also be provided for the distance sensor or the control unit.

[0047] Alternatively, the pressure sensor can send a pressure information signal to an existing control unit, which is configured to transmit a switch-on signal and / or switch-off signal to the marking unit and / or the NFC interface as soon as a pressure threshold is reached.

[0048] The pressure sensor or control unit can also have multiple distance thresholds.

[0049] The distance sensor is preferably designed as a contactless distance sensor. For example, it can be an optical distance sensor in the form of a laser distance sensor. Further possibilities arise, for example, through implementation as capacitive, inductive, or ultrasonic sensors. The distance sensors can also be implemented as inductive or capacitive proximity switches. Furthermore, the combination of sensor types is at the discretion of a specialist.

[0050] To solve the aforementioned technical problem, a method for transmitting a parameter to lighting control devices is claimed, which can be carried out by an inventive device according to one of the preceding inventive embodiments. The method comprises transmitting the specified parameter to a lighting control device and marking the lighting control device. The transmission and marking of the lighting control device occur simultaneously.

[0051] This results in the technical advantage that the marking is visible directly on the operating device without any additional aids and, above all, without an independent marking step.

[0052] Another method for solving the technical problem provides for the marking to be implemented by stamping, burning, printing, or labeling. Another method for solving the technical problem provides for the method to further comprise detecting a distance and transmitting an on-signal and / or off-signal to the marking unit and / or NFC interface as soon as the distance corresponds to a distance threshold. Alternatively or optionally, the method comprises detecting a pressure and transmitting an on-signal and / or off-signal to the marking unit and / or NFC interface as soon as the pressure exceeds or falls below a pressure threshold.Furthermore, the method comprises transitioning to an active operating mode of the marking unit and / or the NFC interface when the switch-on signal is present and / or transitioning to a switched-off operating mode of the marking unit and / or NFC interface when the switch-off signal is present.

[0053] This has the advantage of ensuring that the marking application using the marking unit and / or the transmission of the setting values ​​using the NFC interface occur simultaneously. Furthermore, undesirable operating behavior can be prevented if the appropriate alignment is not yet or no longer present.

[0054] To solve the aforementioned technical problem, a lighting control device is also claimed, which has an NFC interface configured to detect a parameter via NFC. The control device also has a marking area that enables the application of a marking using the device described above.

[0055] The marking area has appropriate material properties to enable the application of the appropriate marking, for example the application of the ink of the printing unit.

[0056] Furthermore, the marking area is preferably located near the NFC interface. Optionally, the NFC interface can be positioned so that the position of the NFC interface's antenna, in the normal direction within the marking area, overlaps with the position of the marking area.

[0057] Ideally, the device according to the invention is appropriately aligned so that the marking surface created by the contact of the device with the operating device of the lighting system corresponds to the marking area. Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following exemplary embodiments of the invention and the accompanying description.

[0058] Fig. 1 shows a device according to the invention for transmitting a setting value for a parameter to an operating device while simultaneously applying a marking,

[0059] Fig. 2 shows the device from Fig. 1 from the side facing the operating device for marking,

[0060] Fig. 3 is a flow chart showing the essential steps of the method according to the invention,

[0061] Fig. 4 an extension of the flow chart for carrying out the method according to the invention, and

[0062] Fig. 5 Block diagram of the system according to the invention with the device according to Figs. 1 and 2.

[0063] Fig. 1 shows a device 1 for transmitting a parameter provided by the device to operating devices 2 for lighting technology. The device according to the invention comprises a marking unit 12, a head section 13, a holding section 14, and may comprise a sensor unit 15 if automated triggering of a marking is desired. Alternatively, manual triggering by an operator can also be provided.

[0064] The marking unit 12 of the device 1 according to the invention is exemplified as an ink stamp unit. The marking unit 12 is attached to the head section 13 via holding means. Preferably, the marking unit 12 is glued to the head section 13. However, the attachment can be implemented in any other way and can be selected based on the stability requirements to be met and the ease of assembly.

[0065] Furthermore, a sensor unit 15 is attached to the marking unit 12.

[0066] The NFC interface 11 shown in Fig. 2 is located in the head section 13. Furthermore, the head section 13 may contain necessary electrical cabling, which is not shown for the sake of clarity. Furthermore, the head section 13 could include an internal control unit. The holding section 14 is integrally connected to the head section 13 and extends outward from the head section 13, for example, in a tubular or cuboid shape. The holding section 14 allows a user to easily operate the device 1 according to the invention.

[0067] The sensor unit 15 is embodied, for example, as a pressure switch 15, wherein the pressure switch 15 is actuated when pressure is applied, generating an electrical switch-on signal. The switch-on signal can, for example, be a positive voltage edge, while the switch-off signal is a negative voltage edge, which is generated when the pressure is reduced by partially interrupting the internal voltage supply. The sensor technology shown and explained is merely an example. Any other technology that allows active contact of the operating device by the device 1 to be detected is also possible. If a technology that allows contactless marking of the operating device is used for marking, contactless distance measurement can also be performed.

[0068] Fig. 1 also shows an operating device 2, which includes at least one NFC interface (not shown). This interface is preferably designed to be passive.

[0069] Contrary to the embodiment shown in Fig. 1, the device 1 according to the invention can also be designed in several parts, with the individual sections being fastened by holding means. Furthermore, the electronics required to provide an electronic marking unit could be installed in the head section 13. The holding section 14 can also be omitted, for example, so that the head section 13 also functions as a holding section. The cuboid design of the head section 13 and the holding section 14 is purely exemplary and is within the discretion of a product designer. Furthermore, the device 1 according to the invention can comprise additional or alternative sensors, which have been mentioned above.

[0070] Fig. 2 shows a side of the device 1 according to the invention from Fig. 1, which must face the operating device in order to mark it.

[0071] In addition to the sections already visible in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 shows the NFC interface 11, which is located inside the device 1. More precisely, it is located within the head section 13 and lies behind the marking unit 12. Furthermore, it can be seen that the marking unit 12 comprises a frame 121 and retaining grooves 122. The retaining grooves 122 are attached to the frame 121 at equal spacing from one another in the horizontal direction.

[0072] Furthermore, the stamp shapes 123 are provided, which allow a user to insert the available stamp shapes 123 between two retaining grooves 122 and thus generate any desired stamp pressure. A possible stamp shape selection for marking a current value set to 20 mA is shown as an example.

[0073] In the illustrated embodiment, the entirety of the stamping dies 123 forms the stamping unit. This must be coated with a stamping ink before a marking can be applied to the operating device. Alternatively, it can also be provided to provide a stamping pad directly on the device as the stamping unit, in which case only a colored marking can be applied, which does not contain any readable information. Different colors are then assigned to the respectively selected setting value.

[0074] The pressure switch 15 protrudes circumferentially outward from the frame 121. Alternatively, only a centrally arranged, almost point-shaped pressure switch could be provided.

[0075] Fig. 3 shows a flow chart of the method according to the invention.

[0076] In the first step S1, the parameters to be transmitted are provided. This can be done either via the device's internal memory or by reading a predefined value into device 1. For this purpose, device 1 would have to be connected, for example, to a PC running an application program that specifies the value to be set and transmitted.

[0077] In the second step S2, the provided parameters are transmitted from a device 1 according to the invention to an operating device of the lighting technology and at the same time the operating device of the lighting technology is marked on the area provided there.

[0078] In the third step S3, the system waits for confirmation of the completion of the transmission and marking. It should be noted that confirmation of successful transmission and confirmation of the marking is not absolutely necessary, but may be provided to increase the security of the process being performed. In the fourth step S4, a check is made to determine whether a mutual confirmation has been received. If a mutual confirmation is present, the process is terminated; otherwise, the system waits for the corresponding confirmation.

[0079] Fig. 4 shows a flowchart of a further development of a method according to the invention.

[0080] In a first step S5, both a pressure and a distance signal are waited for.

[0081] In a second step S6, a check is performed to determine whether the received value corresponds to a pressure or distance threshold. If the respective threshold is not reached, a new pressure or distance signal is waited for. If, however, the respective threshold is reached, a switch-on or switch-off signal is generated in a third step S7. For example, a switch-on signal can be generated if the marking unit or the NFC interface was previously in a deactivated operating mode. A switch-off signal can be generated if the marking unit or the NFC interface was previously in an active operating mode.

[0082] In a fourth step S8, the switch-on or switch-off signal is transmitted to the marking unit and to the NFC interface.

[0083] In a fifth step S9, it is detected whether it was a switch-on signal or a switch-off signal or something else.

[0084] If a power-on signal was present, a sixth step S10 initiates the transition of the marking unit or NFC interface to an on operating mode. If a power-off signal was present, a sixth step S10 initiates the transition to the off operating mode.

[0085] Fig. 5 shows a block diagram of the system structure of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0086] The system is formed by a device 1 according to the invention, a lighting control device 2 and a PC 3.

[0087] The device 1 according to the invention includes a USB interface 17 and an NFC interface 11, which comprises an NFC chip 111 and an antenna 112. The NFC interface 11, consisting of the NFC chip 111 and the antenna 112, is preferably designed as an active NFC interface. Furthermore, an internal control unit 16 and a marking unit 12 are provided.

[0088] The control unit communicates bidirectionally with the NFC chip 111, the marking unit 12, the antenna 112, and the USB interface 17. Furthermore, the USB interface communicates bidirectionally with the NFC chip 111, the control unit 16, and the marking unit 12. The NFC chip 111 communicates bidirectionally with the antenna 112. The antenna 112 also serves as a wireless transmission medium to the antenna 211 of the operating device 2.

[0089] In addition to the antenna 211, the operating device 2 contains an NFC chip 212. These can communicate with each other bidirectionally.

[0090] The USB interface 17 of the device 1 according to the invention serves as an interface to a USB interface 34 of a PC 3. The PC 3 comprises a display unit 32, an operating unit 33, and a control unit 31. The control unit 31 communicates bidirectionally with the USB interface 34. Furthermore, the control unit 31 can send control signals to the display unit 32 or receive signals from the operating unit 33. In this way, it is possible to specify the value to be transmitted to the device.

[0091] It should be noted that the USB interface 17 serves only to illustrate the communication between the PC 3 and the device according to the invention. This communication can also be carried out using other conventional technologies, for example, via Bluetooth, TCP / IP, or, here again, via an NFC interface.

Claims

Claims:

1. Device for transmitting a parameter setting value provided by the device (1) to control gear (2) for lighting technology, wherein the device comprises: an NFC interface (11) which has an antenna (112) for wireless transmission of the specified setting value to the control gear (2) and a marking unit (12) which applies a mark to the control gear (2) simultaneously with the transmission of the setting value.

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the marking unit (12) is a Stamp unit or branding iron unit or pressure unit or laser printing unit or Features a labeling unit.

3. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the marking unit (12) can use one or more of the following codings: Color coding, and / or Text encoding, and / or Character encoding.

4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the setting values ​​relate to at least one of the following parameters: Current value, and / or DALI parameters.

5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the positions of the antenna (112) of the NFC interface (11) and the marking unit (12) overlap when the device (1) is appropriately aligned in a normal direction to the surface of the operating device (2) to be marked. A device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device (1) further comprises a distance sensor (15) configured to detect a distance and, as soon as this corresponds to a distance threshold, transmits a switch-on signal or a switch-off signal to the marking unit (12) and / or NFC interface (11), and / or the device further comprises a pressure sensor (15) configured to detect pressure and, as soon as this corresponds to a pressure threshold, transmits a switch-on signal or a switch-off signal to the marking unit (12) and / or NFC interface (11), and the marking unit (12) and / or NFC interface (11) is configured to switch to active operating mode when a switch-on signal is present and / or to switch to a switched-off operating mode when a switch-off signal is present.Method for transferring a parameter to an operating device (2) of the lighting technology, which is implemented by a device (1) according to the invention according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the method comprises the following steps:. Transferring a parameter setting value to the operating device (2) and Marking the operating device (2), wherein the transfer and the marking of the operating device (2) occur simultaneously. Method according to claim 7, characterized in that the marking is carried out by one of the following methods: Stamps or Burning in or Print or Labeling. Method according to claims 7 to 8, characterized in that the method further comprises the following steps: Detecting a distance and transmitting an on / off signal to the marking unit (12) and / or NFC interface (11) as soon as the distance corresponds to a distance threshold, and / or Detecting a pressure and transmitting a switch-on signal and / or switch-off signal to the marking unit (12) and / or NFC interface (11) as soon as the pressure corresponds to a pressure threshold, and Transition to an active operating mode of the marking unit and / or NFC interface upon the presence of the switch-on signal and / or transition to a deactivated operating mode of the marking unit (12) and / or NFC interface (11) upon the presence of the switch-off signal. Lighting control gear comprising: an NFC interface configured to acquire a parameter via NFC, and a marking area enabling the application of a marker. System for transmitting a parameter to lighting control gear comprising: a device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, and a control gear (2) according to claim 8.

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