Data converter for a lighting system, and method for operating a lighting system
First Claim
1. A method of operating a lighting system comprising the steps of providing a central control device having a control output connected to first lamp operating means and to a data input of a data converter whereby control signals generated by the central control device are received by the data converter and by the first lamp operating means, the data converter having a data output connected to second lamp operating means, evaluating the control signals from the central control device and converting into commands for controlling the second lamp operating means as a function of an evaluation of the control signals by the data converter.
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Abstract
A data converter for a lighting system, has a data input for the data converter to communicate with a central control device of the lighting system, a data output for the data converter to communicate with lamp operating elements, and an evaluation unit for evaluating the data received from the central control device and for controlling and monitoring the functions of the lamp operating elements. The data converter permits an enlargement of the number of the lamp operating elements, in the lighting system, that can be monitored by the central control device.
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- 1. A method of operating a lighting system comprising the steps of providing a central control device having a control output connected to first lamp operating means and to a data input of a data converter whereby control signals generated by the central control device are received by the data converter and by the first lamp operating means, the data converter having a data output connected to second lamp operating means, evaluating the control signals from the central control device and converting into commands for controlling the second lamp operating means as a function of an evaluation of the control signals by the data converter.
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