Know How

DALI – DSI – Analog – Touch / Push – DMX and more …

The lighting industry has undergone the far-reaching technological change of recent years – LED technology is now the standard. Current challenges arise from the light source and the increasing complexity of the electronics used.

Contemporary light management enables the adjustment of brightness and light color via a variety of different interfaces and protocols.
To meet these requirements, modern LED drivers are built-in to the luminaires.

Due to the use of these components, the requirements for the Test scenario have also expanded immensely. A simple safety and function test is no longer sufficient to ensure the safety and quality of modern luminaires.

Additionally, safety tests on the mains voltage, earth, and communication Connections, plus communication via various interface protocols, are absolutely necessary. Furthermore, cameras may be used to check the position, brightness, and light color of the built-in individual LEDs.
Parametrization of universal ECGs for specific tasks during the Test process is also among the new important requirements in the Test process.

For these tasks, SCHLEICH offers efficient and cost-effective solutions.

  Safety test

• Protective conductor resistance between PE terminal and any housing parts – even with 60Hz
• Insulation resistance at L1, L2, L3, N, and PE
• Insulation resistance between mains terminals and interface Connections
• If required, high voltage test with AC, e.g., for UL – even with 60Hz
• If required, high voltage test with DC
• If required, leakage current test – even with 60 Hz
• Compliant with all globally recognized standards

  function test

• Continuity test of the wiring – including the dimming lines
• Function test / Current consumption measurement starting from 1 mA
• Power consumption measurement starting from 1 Watt

  Interface Communication

• DALI
  • Reading out of electronic ballast data, such as software version etc.
  • Writing and reading out of OEM data, such as luminaire serial number, order etc.
• DSI
• DMX and more…
• Analog
• Touch / Push
• Cost savings:
  Safety, functional, and interface communication directly via the test device!
  No additional components, programming adapters, or extra PC required!

  Parameterization of ECGs/EVGs/drivers

• Parameter transfer to the driver for custom configuration
• Parameterization of drivers from various manufacturers

  Evaluations with Camera

• Brightness of individual LEDs
• Light color of individual LEDs
• Inspection of reflectors and diffusers

Integration into your IT

• Central Test plan storage
• Central Test plan creation
• Central test plan management
• Central Test plan storage
• Reading and saving serial numbers
• Integration of barcode / Data Matrix scanners
• Label printing for luminaires and packaging
• Central test result memory
• Statistical analyses
• Communication with your ERP system (e.g., SAP, MS-Dynamics, ProAlpha…)
  •   Management of test orders
  •   Transfer of bills of materials and information from your ERP system
  •   Reporting of test results to your ERP system