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Method and device for operating a uv-radiation source

  • US 20040113102A1
  • Filed: 12/23/2002
  • Published: 06/17/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/30/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for operating a UV radiation source of the low-pressure gas discharge type, comprising the following steps:

  • impinging at least one heating coil with a heating voltage to effecting the heating thereof up to an increased heating coil temperature;

    impinging the heating coil with a starting voltage to induce a gas discharge;

    maintaining the discharging of gas by applying a maintenance voltage and de-activating the heating voltage after the step of impinging the heating coil with a starting voltage;

    characterized in that the following steps are additionally performed at times as selected during the course of performing the method;

    interrogating an identification means connected with a UV radiation source, and in the event that a response to the interrogation of the identification means is negative, preventing or interrupting operation of the UV radiation source connected with the identification means, in the event that a response to the interrogation of the identification means is positive, permitting the operation of the UV radiation source to proceed as an authorized operation.

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