Luminaire Controller Adapter Consolidating Calibration Interfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current luminaire calibration, maintenance, and development procedures require multiple interfaces, which can be complex and inefficient, particularly when using ANSI C136.41 receptacle pins without a single adapter for interface with the controller.
Innovation Solution
An adapter and method that utilize a lighting controller receptacle's pins to perform all calibration and maintenance functions through a single interface, including a WECO port connected to a metering circuit and a processor, allowing for communication with a computing device to control luminaire parameters and execute calibration and maintenance tasks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple interfaces are used for luminaire calibration and maintenance, then comprehensive functionality is achieved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple interface functions (ANSI C136.41 receptacle pins, WECO port, and computing device interface) into a single integrated adapter unit. This merging allows all calibration, maintenance, and development functions to be accessed through one unified interface rather than requiring separate connections to multiple interfaces, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining comprehensive functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter is designed with multi-functionality to perform various roles: it interfaces with the ANSI C136.41 receptacle pins for power and control, provides a WECO port for metering circuit connections, and offers a computing device interface for calibration and maintenance operations. This universal design allows a single device to replace multiple specialized interfaces.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple interfaces are used for luminaire calibration and maintenance, then comprehensive functionality is achieved, but ease of operation worsens
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple interface functions into a single adapter, the system simplifies the operational process. Instead of requiring technicians to connect to and navigate multiple separate interfaces, all calibration and maintenance operations can be performed through one unified adapter interface, significantly improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter serves as an intermediary device that mediates between the luminaire's internal systems (metering circuit, processor) and external tools (computing devices). This intermediary role consolidates multiple connection points into a single accessible interface, making the system easier to operate while maintaining full functionality.
3Ease of operation
If a single adapter interface is used, then ease of operation improves, but adaptability may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter achieves universality by incorporating multiple interface types (ANSI C136.41 receptacle connection, WECO port, computing device interface) within a single device. This allows the adapter to work with various systems and protocols while presenting a unified interface to the user, thereby maintaining both ease of operation and broad adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter merges multiple connection protocols and interface types into one integrated unit. It simultaneously provides ANSI C136.41 receptacle pin connections for power and control, a WECO port for metering circuit access, and a computing device interface for calibration operations, ensuring broad compatibility without compromising operational simplicity.
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AI summary
There are provided an adapter and a method for use with a luminaire. For example, there is provided an adapter for use with a lighting controller of a luminaire. The adapter includes a calibration and maintenance port connected to a metering circuit disposed in the lighting controller. Furthermore, the adapter includes an interface connected to: the lighting controller, at least one lead of a lighting controller receptacle of the luminaire, and to at least one port of a computing device.