JPH03250594A - Remote light adjusting apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to a remote light control device for controlling lighting in a banquet hall, lobby, hall, etc. by remote control.

(Prior Art) A conventional remote dimmer of this type has a structure in which the dimming level is set by operating the up switch and down switch operation buttons of the dimmer.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) A dimmer with such a conventional structure lacks operability when finely adjusting the brightness, and there are problems in that it is not possible to check the dimming level at distant locations. Ta.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7, it is possible to remotely set the dimming level of the dimmed load of the channel selected by the selection switch button 3 using the dimming fader 2 provided on the dimmer body 1. A dimmer has been proposed (not publicly known).

The structure shown in Fig. 7 allows for fine adjustment, and
You can check the dimming level of the load that is currently being prepared by checking the position of the dimming fader 2, but if you want to compare the brightness with the previously prepared dimming level when dimming a new control unit (channel) In isolated locations where the brightness of the load to be dimmed cannot be checked, dimming control must be performed while checking the brightness of the load to be dimmed. There is a problem with not being able to control the light.

The present invention has been developed in view of the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to easily check the preset dimming state and the newly set dimming level at hand, making it easy to fine-tune the dimming level, and making it possible to easily adjust the dimming level. To provide a remote light control device that can easily control light even at a location isolated from a light load.

[Structure of the invention]

(Means for Solving the Problems) A remote dimming device of the present invention includes a dimming level setting section, a memory for storing a dimming level of a prepared load, and a dimming level set by the dimming level setting section. a newly set dimming level display section that displays a newly set dimming level, a preset dimming level display section that displays a preset dimming level according to the memory contents stored in the memory, and a dimming level When setting a new dimming level by a signal driver and a dimming level setting unit, the dimming level in the memory is called up and the memory contents are displayed on the prepared dimming level display unit, and the dimming level is set. displaying a newly set dimming level in accordance with the operation level of the unit on the newly set dimming level display unit and driving the signal driving unit to perform dimming in accordance with the dimming level set by the dimming level setting unit. The control unit includes a control unit that generates a level signal.

(Function) In the remote dimming device of the present invention, when setting a new dimming level, when the control level setting section is set, the newly set dimming level set in the control level setting section is displayed on the newly set dimming level display. The signal driver outputs a dimming signal. At the same time, the prepared dimming level is displayed on the prepared dimming level display section. Therefore, you can adjust the light while comparing the newly set dimming level with the dimming level displayed on the preset dimming level display, and you can adjust the new setting while checking the display on the preset dimming level display. Fine adjustment of the dimming level becomes easy, and the dimming operation can be easily performed at a location isolated from the load to be dimmed.

(Embodiment) The configuration of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG.

10 is a dimmer body, and on the front side of this body 10 there is a keyboard selection operation switch part 13 consisting of a function key 11 and a numeric keypad 12, and a numeric keypad 12 having a plurality of light emitting diodes 14 arranged in a straight line. A pre-set dimming level display section 15 that displays the pre-set dimming level of the selected channel.
, a newly set dimming level display section 16 for displaying a newly set dimming level in which a plurality of light emitting diodes 14 are linearly arranged in parallel on the prepared dimming level display section 15, a channel display section 17, and a fader 18. A newly set dimming level setting section 19 consisting of the following is provided. The function keys 11 include a preparation function key 11a, a scene designation function key 1
It consists of a 1b1 channel designation function key 11c, a prepared dimming level display function key 11d1, an end function key lie, and a reproduction function key 111.

Further, on the top surface, a transmitting section 20 made of a light emitting diode that transmits an infrared signal is provided.

In addition, as shown in FIG.
1, a keyboard/display interface LSI 22 connected to the selection operation switch section 13, the prepared dimming level display section 15, the newly set dimming level display section 16, and the channel display section 17, and the dimming of the prepared load. A signal that causes the transmitting section 20 to generate a newly set dimming level signal corresponding to the operation level of the dimming level setting section 19, which is connected to a memory 23 consisting of a RAM that stores the level, and a serial data transmission LSI 241. A drive unit 24, a memory 25 consisting of a ROM for storing programs, the A/D converter 21, a keyboard/display interface LSI 22, and a memory 23.2.
5. Central processing unit (CPU) 2 connected to serial data transmission LSI 248 via I10 port 26
A control section 28 consisting of 7 is provided. Further, the signal driving section 24 is provided with a modulating section 29 and a driving circuit 30,
This drive circuit 30 is provided with a transmitting section 20 consisting of a light emitting diode 31.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained.

First, a data preparation flowchart will be explained with reference to FIG.

When the preparation function key 1.1a of the keyboard selection operation switch section 13 of the container body 10 is turned on (step 1),
Keyboard/display interface LSI2+
A preparation signal is input to the CPU 27 from the CPU 27, and the CPU 27 is controlled according to the program stored in the memory 25 consisting of a ROM. Next, turn on the scene designation function key 11b and designate a scene number with the numeric keypad 12 (
Step 2) A scene number signal is input from the keyboard/display interface LSI 22 to the CPU 27. Next, when the channel designation function key 11C is turned on and a channel number is designated with the numeric keypad 12 corresponding to the dimming load (step 3), a scene number signal is input from the keyboard/display interface LSI 2+ to the CPU 27. be done. Next, without turning on the prepared dimming level display function key 11d (step 4), when setting the brightness in the newly set dimming level setting section 19 by operating the fader 18 (step 5), A A dimming level signal is input to the CPU 27 via the /D converter 21. and,
When you turn on the end function key Ice (step 6),
Keyboard/display interface LSI22
A completion signal is input to the CPU 27, and the dimming level corresponding to the scene number and channel number is stored in the memory 23 consisting of a RAM. When the preparation function key 118 is turned on (step 6), the channel number is incremented (step 7), and when setting the dimming level of the next dimmed load (step 8), the channel designation function key is pressed. 1.1 Turn on c and repeat step 3) and this flowchart operation sequentially. When not setting the dimming level for the next load to be dimmed (step 8), the end function key 11e is operated (step 9).

Next, the lane regeneration flowchart will be explained with reference to FIG.

After opening the preparation switch by operating the preparation function key 11g (step 10), the reproduction function key 111 is operated (step 11), and then the scene specification function key 11 is released.
Set scene number 13 using b and numeric keypad 12 (
Step 12). Next, the scene designation switch is opened by operating the scene designation function key 11b (step 13),
The playback switch is opened by operating the playback function key 11f (step 14).

Further, the displayed blue routine will be explained with reference to FIG.

When the prepared dimming level display function key lid is operated (step 20), the scene specification function key 11b is turned on and the scene number is specified using the numeric keypad 12 (step 21), the scene is sent from the keyboard/display interface LSI 22 to the CPU 27. A number signal is input. Next, when the channel designation function key 11c is turned on and a channel number is designated using the numeric keypad 12 for the channel number corresponding to the load to be dimmed (step 22), a channel number signal is input from the CPU 27 to the channel display section 17. The channel number is displayed on the channel display section 17, and a signal of the load dimming level of the specified loaded channel stored in the memory 23 consisting of RAM is outputted to the loaded dimming level display section 15. A plurality of light emitting diodes 14 are turned on, and the prepared dimming level is displayed based on the number of lighted light emitting diodes 14 (step 23).

Then, the prepared dimming level is displayed, and
New setting dimming level setting section 1 by operating the fader 18
When the brightness setting in step 9 is performed (step 5), a dimming level signal is output from the CPU 27 to the newly set dimming level display section 16, and the plurality of light emitting diodes 14 are turned on. The newly set dimming level will be displayed as a number.

After this display is performed (step 5), press the next scene designation function key 1. Ib on operation (step 24),
Alternatively, turn on the channel designation function key 11c (step 25) and repeat the operations in this flowchart. Then, the prepared dimming level display function key lid is operated (step 26) to open the current dimming level switch and the process ends.

In this way, when setting the dimming level, when the newly set dimming level setting section 19 is operated, the dimming level signal is inputted from the A/D converter 21 of the control section 28 to the CPU 27, and the CPU 27 The newly set dimming level signal is output to the newly set dimming level display section 16 via the spray interface LSI 21, and the newly set dimming level display section 16 displays the newly set dimming level. Further, the CPU 27 outputs the prepared dimming level signal stored in the memory 23 consisting of RAM to the prepared dimming level display section 15, and outputs the prepared dimming level signal stored in the prepared dimming level display section I.
5 displays the prepared dimming level of the channel designated by the numeric keypad 12. Then, the light can be adjusted while comparing the newly set dimming level with the dimming level displayed on the prepared dimming level display section 15, and the newly set dimming level can be adjusted while checking the display on the newly set dimming level display section 16. The dimming level can be finely adjusted, and dimming can be easily performed from a location isolated from the load to be dimmed. Then, the CPU 2g outputs a new dimming level signal to the signal driver 24 via the serial data transmission LSI 24g, and this driver circuit 30 outputs a new dimming level signal to the signal driver 24.
The light emitting diode 31 of 0 is blinked to control the load to be dimmed.

In the above embodiment, the new setting dimming level setting section 19 was configured with the fader 18, but as shown in FIG. It can also be configured.

Further, the signal driving section 24 outputs a dimming level signal set by the newly set dimming level setting section 19 by blinking the light emitting diode 31 or a dimming level signal based on the prepared data, and wirelessly controls the load to be dimmed. The configuration is not limited to the control configuration, and it is also possible to use a wireless system that outputs visible light, infrared rays, or ultrasonic radio waves, or output via electric wire.

〔Effect of the invention〕

According to the present invention, when setting the dimming level by the dimming level setting section, the dimming level stored in the memory is called up and the memory contents are displayed on the prepared dimming level display section, and the operation level of the dimming level setting section is displays a newly set dimming level corresponding to the dimming level on a newly set dimming level display section, and drives the signal driving section to generate a dimming level signal corresponding to the dimming level set by the dimming level setting section. Since the control section is provided, when setting the dimming level, the control section displays the preset dimming level on the preset dimming level display section, and displays the newly set dimming level set in the control level setting section. You can adjust the light while comparing the newly set dimming level with the dimming level displayed on the light level display section and the newly set dimming level display section, and check the display on the newly set dimming level display section. However, it is easy to finely adjust the newly set dimming level, and the dimming operation can be easily performed from a position isolated from the load to be dimmed.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a remote control device showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the same as above, FIG. 3 is a preparation flowchart of the same as above, FIG. 4 is a reproduction flowchart of same as above,
6 is a perspective view of a remote light control device showing another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a remote light control device that is a premise of the present invention. 15: Prepared dimming level display section, 16: Newly set dimming level display section, 19: Newly set dimming level setting section, 23: Serves as a memory for storing the dimming level of the prepared load. RAM, 24...Signal drive unit, 28...Control unit. ]((”

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) A dimming level setting section, a memory that stores the dimming level of the prepared load, and a newly set dimming level display section that displays the newly set dimming level set in the dimming level setting section. a pre-set dimming level display unit that displays a pre-set dimming level according to the memory contents stored in the memory; a signal driving unit for a dimming level signal; and a new setting by the dimming level setting unit. When setting the dimming level, the dimming level in the memory is called up, the memory contents are displayed on the prepared dimming level display section, and a new dimming level is set according to the operation level of the dimming level setting section. A control section that displays on the dimming level display section and drives the signal driving section to generate a dimming level signal corresponding to the dimming level set by the dimming level setting section. Remote dimmer.