JP4470714B2 - Lighting control system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a lighting control system capable of saving time and labor for both an administrator of facilities and users, capable of responding to operations from a plurality of sites. <P>SOLUTION: At turning off of light, the user inputs an ID information or puts in an ID information recording medium at an input part 3c of either of the operating terminals 31 to 3n, and transmits the ID information to a main machine 1 through a communication line L from a communication part 3a just in the same way as at turning on of light. A judgment part 1a of the main machine 1 compares the ID information transmitted from either of the operating terminals 31 to 3n with an ID information recorded at the lighting-on operation of a lighting fixture 41, and controls a lighting control part 21 through the communication lines L so as to put off the lighting fixture lit, if the both ID information are identical. The lighting control part 21 puts off the lighting fixture 41 in accordance with direction of the main machine 1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&amp;NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a lighting control system.

  Especially in sports facilities such as tennis courts, baseball, soccer grounds, etc., users have traditionally applied for usage to the facility manager in advance and paid fees, etc. There is an illumination control system that receives a card and inserts a coin or a card into the device when the facility is actually used to make the facility illumination available. At this time, if it is a dedicated coin, the number of coins is converted into the illumination usage time, for example, one coin 30 minutes. Therefore, the lighting fixture is kept on only for the time corresponding to the number of inserted coins, and the lighting fixture is turned off when this time expires.

  Further, if it is a dedicated card, it receives a dedicated card in which the score corresponding to the fee paid in advance by the user is recorded. The user brings the dedicated card on the use day and inserts the card into the apparatus. Then, the system turns on a predetermined lighting fixture, records the lighting start time on the card, and returns it to the user. The user inserts the card into the device again at the end. Then, the apparatus turns off the lighting fixture, and records the score obtained by subtracting the usage time from the original score recorded on the card, and the end time. At this time, if points remain after subtraction, they are periodically collected and reused by the utilization facility manager.

There is also a lighting control system that uses ID information instead of dedicated coins and cards. This is because the user obtains a predetermined ID information recording medium or ID information for consideration that the user has applied for use with the facility administrator in advance and obtained permission for use, and inserts the ID information recording medium into the device, or ID By inputting information, the lighting fixtures of the facility can be turned on and off. Furthermore, there is a system in which facility reservation information is linked with lighting and extinguishing of lighting equipment. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-127729 A

  However, in the conventional system using dedicated coins and cards, the user needs to go to the facility manager to receive coins and cards in advance for each scheduled use. It was necessary to go to the facility installation site and collect the special coins and special cards that were taken into the device, which was time consuming.

  In addition, when special coins are used, the time is managed, for example, 30 minutes / sheet, etc. Once inserted into the device, the lighting fixture will continue to be lit for the effective time of the inserted coins even if use is stopped halfway. There is a problem that it is useless for users and consumes useless power.

  In the above-mentioned patent document 1, by using ID information instead of a dedicated coin or a dedicated card, both the user and the administrator can save much time and effort. However, in order to use it in a large facility such as a baseball or soccer ground where there are multiple entrances / exits, it is necessary to control operations from the multiple entrances / exits. Document 1 discloses only an operation from one place, and an operation from a plurality of places is impossible.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above reasons, and an object of the present invention is to provide an illumination control system that can reduce the labor of both the manager and the user of the facility and can handle operations from a plurality of locations. It is in.

  The invention of claim 1 is a plurality of operations provided with an input means for inputting an ID information registration medium or an input means for inputting ID information by a user who has applied for a facility manager in advance and obtained use permission. A terminal, one or more lighting control means for turning on and off one or more lighting fixtures, and a master unit for controlling the operation of the lighting fixture by the lighting control means according to the operation of the operation terminal, The operation terminal, the lighting control means, and the master unit are connected by communication means, and the master unit performs the lighting operation by inserting the ID information registration medium in one of the operation terminals or inputting the ID information. When the user turns on the desired lighting fixture and turns on the ID information registration medium with one of the operation terminals after lighting, or enters the ID information and turns off the light, ID information and ID when turning off Characterized in that it comprises a determining unit for turning off the desired luminaire when the the distribution of the same.

  According to the present invention, by using ID information, it is possible to reduce the trouble for both the manager and the user of the facility. Further, the lighting operation is performed even when the operation terminal that has been turned on is different from the operation terminal that has been turned off. It is possible to confirm that the user who performed the operation and the user who performed the turn-off operation are the same, and it is possible to deal with operations from a plurality of locations. Moreover, even if there are a plurality of operation terminals, efficient management is possible by centrally managing one master unit.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the plurality of lighting fixtures are divided into a plurality of groups sharing any one of the lighting fixtures, and the determination unit is configured to turn on one group of lighting fixtures. In addition, when the user inserts the ID information registration medium in any of the operation terminals or performs the lighting operation after inputting the ID information, it is determined whether to turn on the lighting fixtures of other groups. It is characterized by doing.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a system that can cope with complicated lighting control that occurs when a lighting fixture is divided into a plurality of groups in a large facility or the like, and can flexibly respond to user needs.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, the plurality of lighting fixtures are divided into a plurality of groups sharing any one of the lighting fixtures, and the determination unit is configured to turn on one or more groups of lighting fixtures. When the user puts in the ID information registration medium at any of the operation terminals or turns off the light after inputting the ID information, the user turns off the lighting fixtures that are lit. It is characterized by judging a lighting fixture.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a system that can cope with complicated light-off control that occurs when a lighting apparatus is divided into a plurality of groups in a large facility or the like and can flexibly meet the needs of the user.

  The invention of claim 4 is a plurality of operations provided with an input means for an ID information registration medium to be input or an input means for inputting ID information by a user who has applied for a facility manager in advance and obtained use permission. Comprising a terminal and one or more lighting control means for turning on and off one or more lighting fixtures, the operation terminal and the lighting control means are connected by communication means, and the operation terminal or lighting control means is When a user inserts an ID information registration medium at any operation terminal or inputs ID information and performs a lighting operation, a desired lighting fixture is turned on, and after the user turns on, the user selects any operation terminal. When the ID information registration medium is inserted in the machine, or when the ID information is input and the extinguishing operation is performed, the ID information at the time of the lighting operation and the ID information at the time of the extinguishing operation are the same. Judgment part to turn off Characterized in that it comprises.

  According to the present invention, by using ID information, it is possible to reduce the trouble for both the manager and the user of the facility. Further, the lighting operation is performed even when the operation terminal that has been turned on is different from the operation terminal that has been turned off. It is possible to confirm that the user who performed the operation and the user who performed the turn-off operation are the same, and it is possible to deal with operations from a plurality of locations. In addition, even if one of the operation terminals fails without using the master unit 1, the system operation can be maintained and a stable operation can be realized.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect, the plurality of lighting fixtures are divided into a plurality of groups sharing any one of the lighting fixtures, and the determination unit is configured to turn on one group of lighting fixtures. In addition, when the user inserts the ID information registration medium in any of the operation terminals or performs the lighting operation after inputting the ID information, it is determined whether to turn on the lighting fixtures of other groups. It is characterized by doing.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a system that can cope with complicated lighting control that occurs when a lighting fixture is divided into a plurality of groups in a large facility or the like, and can flexibly respond to user needs.

  In a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth or fifth aspect, the plurality of lighting fixtures are divided into a plurality of groups sharing any one of the lighting fixtures, and the determination unit is configured to turn on one or more groups of lighting fixtures. When the user puts in the ID information registration medium at any of the operation terminals or turns off the light after inputting the ID information, the user turns off the lighting fixtures that are lit. It is characterized by judging a lighting fixture.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a system that can cope with complicated light-off control that occurs when a lighting apparatus is divided into a plurality of groups in a large facility or the like and can flexibly meet the needs of the user.

  A seventh aspect of the invention is characterized in that, in any of the first to sixth aspects, the operation terminal cannot be operated outside a predetermined available time.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to protect against mischief and the like outside the available time.

  The invention of claim 8 has a control function other than the lighting control of the lighting means in any one of the first to seventh aspects, and a time range in which the lighting control of the lighting means can be controlled, and control other than the lighting control of the lighting means is possible. A time range in which all control is impossible, a time range in which control other than lighting control of the lighting means is possible, and a time range in which lighting control of the lighting means is not possible, Only control other than lighting control is possible.

  According to this invention, by limiting the functions that can be operated every hour, it is possible to avoid erroneous operations such as accidentally turning on the light during the day, improving the usability of the user, and further improving the power consumption. It is possible to prevent an increase in electricity bills due to wasteful consumption.

A ninth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in any one of the first to eighth aspects, the operation terminal or the lighting control means includes an operation switching means that allows the lighting fixture to be forcibly turned on or off. .

  According to the present invention, the expandability of the function of the system can be improved.

  As described above, in the present invention, by using ID information, both the manager and the user of the facility can be reduced, and the operation terminal that is turned on is different from the operation terminal that is turned off. Even in this case, it is possible to confirm that the user who performed the lighting operation and the user who performed the light-off operation are the same, and it is possible to cope with operations from a plurality of locations.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
The lighting control system of the present embodiment is provided in facilities such as tennis courts, baseballs, soccer grounds, etc. As shown in FIG. 1, the master unit 1, the lighting control unit 21, and a plurality of operation terminals 31 to 3n, the master unit 1, the lighting control unit 21, and the operation terminals 31 to 3n are connected by a communication line L using RS485 or the like as an interface, and the lighting control unit 21 is connected to a lighting fixture 41. . In the present embodiment, predetermined ID information and a predetermined ID information recording medium are acquired for consideration in which the user applies for use registration to the facility manager in advance and obtains use permission. The ID information is unique among registered users of the facility, and the user can be identified by the ID information.

  The illumination control unit 2 (having the same configuration as the above-described illumination control unit 21 and the later-described illumination control units 21 to 2m) includes a breaker, a relay, and the like for turning on / off the power of the lighting fixture 41, and breakers thereof. And means for driving a relay or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the operation terminal 3 (having the same configuration as the operation terminals 31 to 3n described above) includes a communication unit 3a, a control unit 3b, and an input unit 3c. A communication line L is connected to 3a. The control unit 3b is constituted by a microcomputer, for example, and is connected to a communication unit 3a and an input unit 3c.

  The input unit 3c can manually input the ID information on the spot such as a keyboard or a numeric keypad when ID information is acquired in consideration for which the user has previously applied for use with the facility manager and obtained use permission. If the input device is an ID information recording medium such as a magnetic card, an IC card, and a tag, the input device corresponds to the recording medium. For example, when the ID information recording medium is a magnetic card, a magnetic card reading card reader is used as the input unit 3c.

  Next, operation | movement of the illumination control system of this embodiment is demonstrated. First, the user obtains predetermined ID information and a predetermined ID information recording medium in advance, then goes to the facility where the user has registered for use, and operates one of the operation terminals 31 to 3n (in this case, In the input unit 3c of the operation terminal 31), ID information is input or an ID information recording medium is inserted. The control unit 3b transmits the ID information input from the input unit 3c or the ID information read from the ID information recording medium from the communication unit 3a to the base unit 1 via the communication line L.

  In the master unit 1, ID information of users registered for use is stored in advance. In the determination unit 1 a of the master unit 1, whether or not use registration is performed for the ID information transmitted from the operation terminal 31. If the ID information is usable, the lighting control unit 21 is controlled via the communication line L so that the lighting fixture 41 corresponding to the ID information is turned on. The lighting control unit 21 turns on the lighting fixture 41 in accordance with an instruction from the parent device 1. At this time, the base unit 1 stores the ID information obtained by turning on the lighting fixture 41 as ID information that has the right to turn off the lighting fixture 41.

  Further, when the ID information transmitted from the operation terminal 31 is not that of the registered user, the determination unit 1a of the base unit 1 notifies the operation terminal 31 that the information is illegal information, and the operation terminal 31 Then, the user is notified that the information is illegal using an LED, a display, or the like.

  When the light is turned off, the user inputs ID information or records ID information at the input unit 3c of one of the operation terminals 31 to 3n (in this case, the operation terminal 3n). The medium is inserted, and the ID information is transmitted from the communication unit 3a to the parent device 1 via the communication line L in the same manner as when the light is turned on. In the determination unit 1a of the master unit 1, the ID information transmitted from the operation terminal 3n is compared with the ID information stored when the lighting device 41 is turned on. The lighting control unit 21 is controlled via the communication line L so that the lighting fixture 41 is turned off. The lighting control unit 21 turns off the lighting fixture 41 in accordance with an instruction from the parent device 1.

  Even when the light is turned off, if the ID information transmitted from the operation terminal 31 is not for the registered user, the determination unit 1a of the base unit 1 informs the operation terminal 31 that the information is illegal information. The operation terminal 31 informs the user that the information is illegal information using an LED, a display, or the like.

  Furthermore, the base unit 1 measures and stores the elapsed time since the lighting fixture 41 is turned on as the usage time, and the facility manager acquires the usage time from the base unit 1 and uses it for the facility user. You can charge a fee later. Alternatively, the prepaid fee is managed by the master unit 1 as a score, and the score corresponding to the time used when the light is turned off is subtracted, whereby the usage fee can be settled.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when the operation terminal that has performed the lighting operation is different from the operation terminal that has performed the unlighting operation, the user who performed the lighting operation and the user who performed the unlighting operation are the same. It can be confirmed, and operation from a plurality of operation terminals 31 to 3n is possible. Therefore, even when there are a plurality of entrances / exits in a wide ground or the like, an operation terminal having the same function can be installed for each entrance / exit, which is a system convenient for the user. Further, in the configuration using the master unit 1 as in this embodiment, even if there are a plurality of operation terminal units, efficient management is possible by centrally managing one master unit.

  In addition, when the user applies for use to the facility manager, a password is set at the same time as the ID information, and the password is stored in advance in the base unit 1 in the same manner as the ID information, and the ID information is input when turning on and off. If the password is also entered and the ID information is compared at the base unit 1 and the password is compared and confirmed at the time of confirmation, the ID information recording medium may be lost and used by a third party who finds it. , Password can improve security.

  Further, when the base unit 1 can be connected to the Internet, for example, user registration such as ID information can be remotely operated via the Internet. In this case, it is possible to notify the usage time, the score, or the like to a server or the like higher than the parent device 1, and management becomes easier. Further, the user who has forgotten the ID information can be remotely turned on / off, and can respond more flexibly when a problem occurs.

  Examples of the ID information recording medium include a magnetic card, an IC card, and a tag, but are not limited thereto.

  In the present embodiment, wired communication means using the communication line L is used, but other communication means such as wireless may be used by combining appropriate communication means.

  Further, by setting the reservation information in the master unit 1 in advance, it is possible to determine whether or not the user is a reserved user. Further, the lighting device 41 that is turned on based on the reservation information is turned off by an instruction from the master unit 1. It is also possible to do. In addition, if the user inputs the scheduled use time when the lighting device 41 is turned on, the turn-off operation can be omitted based on the scheduled use time.

  Although the operation terminals 31 and 3n are used in the present embodiment, the same operation is performed using any of the operation terminals 31 to 3n.

(Embodiment 2)
As shown in FIG. 3, the illumination control system of the present embodiment includes a master unit 1, a plurality of illumination control units 21 to 2 m, and a plurality of operation terminal devices 31 to 3 n. 21 to 2 m and operation terminals 31 to 3 n are connected by a communication line L using RS485 as an interface, and lighting fixtures 41 to 4 m are connected to the lighting control units 21 to 2 m, respectively. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to Embodiment 1, and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the operation terminal 3 (31 to 3n) of the present embodiment includes a lighting fixture selection switch 3d in addition to the input unit 3c, and the lighting fixture to be operated is included in the lighting fixtures 41 to 4m. You can choose from. Then, the user obtains predetermined ID information and a predetermined ID information recording medium in advance, then goes to the facility where the user has registered for use, and selects one of the operation terminals 31 to 3n (in this case, The input unit 3c of the operation terminal 31) inputs ID information or inserts an ID information recording medium and selects a lighting fixture to be lit by the lighting fixture selection switch 3d. The control unit 3b Information and information on the selected lighting fixture are transmitted from the communication unit 3a to the parent device 1 via the communication line L.

  In the base unit 1, ID information of users registered for use is stored in advance, and whether or not use is registered for the ID information transmitted from the operation terminal 31 in the determination unit 1 a of the base unit 1. If the ID information is usable, lighting is performed via the communication line L so that the lighting fixture selected based on the lighting fixture information (in this case, the lighting fixture 41) is turned on. The control unit 21 is controlled. The lighting control unit 21 turns on the lighting fixture 41 in accordance with an instruction from the parent device 1. At this time, the base unit 1 stores the received ID information as the ID information of the user who performed the lighting operation of the lighting fixture 41.

  When the light is turned off, the user inputs ID information or records ID information at the input unit 3c of one of the operation terminals 31 to 3n (in this case, the operation terminal 3n). The medium is inserted, and the ID information is transmitted from the communication unit 3a to the parent device 1 via the communication line L in the same manner as when the light is turned on. In the determination unit 1a of the base unit 1, the ID information transmitted from the operation terminal 3n is compared with the stored ID information, and if it is the same as the ID information of the user currently lighting the lighting fixture 41, The lighting control unit 21 is controlled via the communication line L so that the lighting fixture 41 that is lit is extinguished. The lighting control unit 21 turns off the lighting fixture 41 in accordance with an instruction from the parent device 1.

  In addition, the base unit 1 measures and stores the elapsed time since the lighting device 41 is turned on as the usage time, and the facility manager acquires the usage time from the base unit 1 and uses it for the facility user. You can charge a fee later. Alternatively, the prepaid fee is managed by the master unit 1 as a score, and the score corresponding to the time used when the light is turned off is subtracted, whereby the usage fee can be settled.

  Further, at the time of lighting, the determination unit 1a of the base unit 1 checks whether or not use registration is performed for each ID information transmitted from the operation terminals 31 to 3n. For example, the user who operates each operation terminal may be prompted to input the lighting fixture selection switch 3d, and the user who is prompted to input the lighting fixture selection switch 3d is currently turned off. A user can select and turn on a lighting fixture, and at the same time select a lighting fixture that is currently lit and manage the usage time or prepaid points to turn it off. It can be operated independently.

  Although the operation terminals 31 and 3n are used in the present embodiment, the same operation is performed using any of the operation terminals 31 to 3n.

(Embodiment 3)
The illumination control system of the present embodiment is shown in FIG. 3 as in the second embodiment, and the same components as those in the second embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the operation terminal 3 (31 to 3n) of the present embodiment includes a lighting fixture selection switch 3d and a lighting fixture operation switch 3e in addition to the input unit 3c, and illuminates the lighting fixture to be operated. It is possible to select from the fixtures 41 to 4m and further select the lighting / extinguishing operation. Then, the user obtains predetermined ID information and a predetermined ID information recording medium in advance, then goes to the facility where the user has registered for use, and selects one of the operation terminals 31 to 3n (in this case, The input unit 3c of the operation terminal 31) inputs ID information or inserts an ID information recording medium, selects a lighting fixture to be operated with the lighting fixture selection switch 3d, and uses the lighting fixture operation switch 3e. By selecting the operation content of the lighting fixture, the control unit 3b transmits the ID information, the information of the selected lighting fixture, and the operation content information from the communication unit 3a to the parent device 1 via the communication line L.

  In the base unit 1, ID information of users registered for use is stored in advance, and whether or not use is registered for the ID information transmitted from the operation terminal 31 in the determination unit 1 a of the base unit 1. If it is ID information that can be used, the lighting control unit via the communication line L so that the lighting fixture selected based on the information on the lighting fixture performs an operation based on the information on the operation content. 21 is controlled. For example, when the lighting device 41 is selected and the operation content is lighting, the ID information, the information of the selected lighting device, and the lighting request are transmitted from the operation terminal 31 to the parent device 1, and the parent device 1 that has received the lighting request is If the lighting fixture 41 is currently turned off, the received ID information is stored as the ID information of the user who performed the lighting operation of the lighting fixture 41, and the lighting fixture 41 is turned on via the lighting control unit 21.

  When the light is turned off, the user inputs ID information or records ID information at the input unit 3c of one of the operation terminals 31 to 3n (in this case, the operation terminal 3n). While inserting the medium, the lighting fixture selection switch 3d selects the lighting fixture 41, the lighting fixture operation switch 3e selects the extinction, and the control unit 3b communicates the ID information, the information of the selected lighting fixture, and the extinction request. It transmits to the main | base station 1 via the communication line L from the part 3a. In the determination unit 1a of the base unit 1, if the ID information transmitted from the operation terminal 31 is usable ID information and is the same as the ID information of the user currently lighting the lighting fixture 41, The lighting control unit 21 is controlled via the communication line L so that the lighting fixture 41 that is turned on is turned off. The lighting control unit 21 turns off the lighting fixture 41 in accordance with an instruction from the parent device 1.

  In addition, the base unit 1 measures and stores the elapsed time since the lighting device 41 is turned on as the usage time, and the facility manager acquires the usage time from the base unit 1 and uses it for the facility user. You can charge a fee later. Alternatively, the prepaid fee is managed by the master unit 1 as a score, and the score corresponding to the time used when the light is turned off is subtracted, whereby the usage fee can be settled.

  In addition, the master unit 1 sequentially confirms the ID information transmitted from the operation terminals 31 to 3n, first confirms the selected lighting fixture, and then confirms the selected operation content. However, the same operation is possible, and the order is not limited to the above order.

  Further, if the ID information confirmed by the main unit 1 is usable ID information, the operation content possible with this ID information is displayed on the LEDs provided on the operation terminals 31 to 3n, for example, a lighting request is made. In such a case, an operation having a guide function of displaying the number of a lighting fixture that can be turned on and allowing the user to select it is also possible.

  Although the operation terminals 31 and 3n are used in the present embodiment, the same operation is performed using any of the operation terminals 31 to 3n.

(Embodiment 4)
The illumination control system of the present embodiment is shown in FIG. 3 as in the third embodiment, and the same components as those in the third embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, in the ground that can be rented by half, the left half is area A1, the right half is area A2, lighting group G1 illuminates area A1, and lighting group G2 illuminates area A2. The lighting group G3 illuminates both areas A1 and A2. The lighting group G1 includes lighting control units 21 and 22, and lighting fixtures 41 and 42. The lighting group G2 includes lighting control units 22 and 23 and lighting fixtures 42 and 43. The lighting group G3 includes the lighting group G1. It consists of lighting control units 21, 22, 23 and lighting fixtures 41, 42, 43 combined with the lighting group G2. When a large space is required for the user, the areas A1 and A2 corresponding to both the lighting groups G1 and G2 are used. If a small area is acceptable, the area A1 corresponding to the lighting group G1 or the area A2 corresponding to the lighting group G2 is used. Use one. Here, the illumination control unit 22 and the illumination fixture 42 are shared by the illumination group G1 and the illumination group G2.

  And the main | base station 1 has memorize | stored in advance the table which sets each lighting group, each information of a lighting fixture, and the simultaneous lighting availability of each lighting group as shown in FIG. This table indicates whether or not lighting is possible according to a lighting request when there is a lighting request for another lighting group in a state where there is a lighting group that is currently lit.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the operation terminal 3 (31 to 3n) of the present embodiment includes a lighting fixture operation switch 3e and a lighting group selection switch 3f in addition to the input unit 3c, and illuminates the lighting group to be operated. It is possible to select from the groups G1 to G3 and further select the lighting / extinguishing operation. The user obtains predetermined ID information and a predetermined ID information recording medium in advance, then goes to the ground where the user has registered for use, and selects one of the operation terminals 31 to 3n (in this case) The input unit 3c of the operation terminal 31) inputs ID information or inserts an ID information recording medium, selects a lighting group to be operated with the lighting group selection switch 3f, and operates the lighting fixture operation switch 3e. The control unit 3b transmits the ID information, information on the selected lighting group, and information on the operation content to the main unit 1 from the communication unit 3a via the communication line L.

  In the base unit 1, ID information of users registered for use is stored in advance, and whether or not use is registered for the ID information transmitted from the operation terminal 31 in the determination unit 1 a of the base unit 1. If the ID information is usable, the illumination control unit is connected via the communication line L so that the illumination group selected based on the illumination group information performs an operation based on the operation content information. To control. For example, when the lighting group G1 is selected and the operation content is lighting, a lighting request for the lighting group G1 is transmitted from the operation terminal 31 to the parent device 1, and the parent device 1 that has received the lighting request receives the lighting groups G1 and G2. , G3 are currently extinguished, the received ID information is stored as the ID information of the user who turned on the lighting group G1, and the received lighting group information (in this case, the lighting group G1), the received operation Information on the contents (in this case, lighting) is also stored, and the lighting fixtures 41 and 42 are turned on via the lighting control units 21 and 22 of the lighting group G1.

  When the light is turned off, the user inputs ID information or records ID information at the input unit 3c of one of the operation terminals 31 to 3n (in this case, the operation terminal 3n). The medium is input, the lighting group selection switch 3f is used to select the lighting group G1, the lighting fixture operation switch 3e is selected to turn off, and the control unit 3b communicates the ID information, the selected lighting group information, and the turn-off request. It transmits to the main | base station 1 via the communication line L from the part 3a. In the determination unit 1a of the master unit 1, if the ID information transmitted from the operation terminal 31 is usable ID information and is the same as the ID information of the user currently lighting the lighting group G1, The lighting control units 21 and 22 are controlled via the communication line L so that the lighting fixtures 41 and 42 of the lighting group G1 that is turned on are turned off. The lighting control unit 21 turns off the lighting fixtures 41 and 42 according to the instruction from the master unit 1.

  For example, when a lighting request for the lighting group G2 or the lighting group G3 is transmitted to the main unit 1 while the lighting group G1 is turned on, the determination unit 1a turns on the lighting group G2 or the lighting group G3 based on the table of FIG. No action is taken.

  Further, for example, when the lighting group G1 lighting request is transmitted to the main unit 1 while the lighting group G1 is lit, the determination unit 1a does not perform the lighting operation of the lighting group G1 based on the table of FIG. As a maintenance, the lighting group G1 is kept on.

  In the present embodiment, the setting of whether or not the lighting groups can be simultaneously turned on is stored in the table. However, as long as the same determination operation can be performed, the table is not limited to the table.

  In addition, the lighting operation is managed based on the lighting groups G1, G2, and G3, but the lighting fixture group that the user requests to operate is selected not in the lighting groups G1, G2, and G3 but in the areas A1 and A2. However, the same function can be realized.

  Furthermore, in the table of FIG. 7, if any lighting group is lit, the other lighting groups cannot be lit, but if it can be managed for each lighting fixture in each lighting group, for example, the lighting group G1 When the lighting fixtures 41 and 42 are turned on by the lighting request, if there is a lighting request for the lighting group G2, the lighting fixture 42 shared by the lighting group G1 and the lighting group G2 is already turned on. It becomes possible to light the lighting fixture 43 anew.

  Also, only when the ID information obtained from the user is the same, it is possible to make a determination in consideration of the condition regarding the ID information that the lighting group G2 can be turned on while the lighting group G1 is turned on.

  In this way, it is possible to realize a system that can cope with complex lighting control that occurs when a large facility or the like is divided into a plurality of lighting groups and can flexibly meet the needs of the user.

(Embodiment 5)
In the present embodiment, the turn-off operation of the lighting control system used for the ground that can be rented in half each time as in the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 6 will be described. The same components as those in the fourth embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  The parent device 1 stores in advance a table for setting information on lighting groups and lighting fixtures and whether or not each lighting group can be turned off as shown in FIG. This table shows the possibility / impossibility of turn-off by the turn-off request when there is a turn-off request of another light group in a state where there is a light group that is currently turned on.

  In the base unit 1, ID information of users registered for use is stored in advance, and whether or not use is registered for the ID information transmitted from the operation terminal 31 in the determination unit 1 a of the base unit 1. If the ID information can be used, the master unit 1 sets the communication line L so that the lighting group selected based on the lighting group information performs an operation based on the operation content information. The illumination control unit is controlled via For example, when the lighting group G3 is selected and the operation content is lighting, a lighting request for the lighting group G3 is transmitted from the operation terminal 31 to the base unit 1, and the base unit 1 that has received the lighting request lights the lighting group G1. The received ID information is stored as the ID information of the user who performed the operation, and the received lighting group information (in this case, the lighting group G3), the received operation content information (in this case, lighting) is also stored, The lighting fixtures 41, 42, and 43 are turned on via the lighting control units 21, 22, and 23 of the group G3.

  The user initially uses the entire area A1, A2, but since the use of the area A2 ends early and the lighting group G2 is turned off, the user can select any of the operation terminals 31 to 3n. At the input unit 3c of the operation terminal (in this case, the operation terminal 3n), ID information is input or an ID information recording medium is inserted, and the illumination group selection switch 3f selects the illumination group G2. Then, the lighting unit operation switch 3e is selected to turn off, and the control unit 3b transmits ID information, information on the selected lighting group, and a turn-off request from the communication unit 3a to the parent device 1 via the communication line L. In the determination unit 1a of the master unit 1, if the ID information transmitted from the operation terminal 31 is usable ID information and is the same as the ID information of the user currently lighting the lighting group G3, The lighting control unit 23 is controlled via the communication line L so that only the lighting fixture 43 is turned off among the lighting fixtures 41, 42, and 43 of the lighting group G3 that is turned on. The lighting control unit 21 turns off the lighting fixture 43 in accordance with an instruction from the parent device 1.

  For example, when a request for turning off the lighting group G1 is transmitted to the main unit 1 while the lighting group G3 is turned off, the determination unit 1a turns off only the lighting fixture 41 based on the table of FIG.

  Further, for example, when a request for turning off the lighting group G3 is transmitted to the main unit 1 while the lighting group G3 is turned on, the determination unit 1a does not turn off the lighting group G3 based on the table of FIG. As a maintenance, the lighting group G3 is kept off.

  In this way, it is possible to realize a system that can cope with the complicated light-off control that occurs when a large facility or the like is divided into a plurality of lighting groups, and can flexibly meet the needs of the user.

  In the present embodiment, the setting of whether or not the lighting groups can be simultaneously turned on is stored in the table. However, as long as the same determination operation can be performed, the table is not limited to the table.

  In addition, the lighting operation is managed based on the lighting groups G1, G2, and G3, but the lighting fixture group that the user requests to operate is selected not in the lighting groups G1, G2, and G3 but in the areas A1 and A2. However, the same function can be realized.

(Embodiment 6)
The lighting control system of the present embodiment is provided in facilities such as tennis courts, baseballs, soccer grounds, and the like, as shown in FIG. 10, includes a lighting control unit 21 and a plurality of operation terminals 31 to 3n, The lighting control unit 21 and the operation terminals 31 to 3n are connected by a communication line L using RS485 as an interface, and a lighting fixture 41 is connected to the lighting control unit 21. In the present embodiment, predetermined ID information and a predetermined ID information recording medium are acquired for consideration in which the user applies for use registration to the facility manager in advance and obtains use permission. The ID information is unique among registered users of the facility, and the user can be identified by the ID information.

  The illumination control unit 2 (having the same configuration as the above-described illumination control unit 21 and the later-described illumination control units 21 to 2m) includes a breaker, a relay, and the like for turning on / off the power of the lighting fixture 41, and breakers thereof. And means for driving a relay or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the operation terminal 3 (having the same configuration as the operation terminals 31 to 3n described above) includes a communication unit 3a, a control unit 3b, an input unit 3c, and a determination unit 3g. A communication line L is connected to the communication unit 3g. The control unit 3b is constituted by a microcomputer, for example, and is connected to a communication unit 3a, an input unit 3c, and a determination unit 3g.

  The input unit 3c can manually input the ID information on the spot such as a keyboard or a numeric keypad when ID information is acquired in consideration for which the user has previously applied for use with the facility manager and obtained use permission. If the input device is an ID information recording medium such as a magnetic card, an IC card, and a tag, the input device corresponds to the recording medium. For example, when the ID information recording medium is a magnetic card, a magnetic card reading card reader is used for the input unit 4c.

  Next, operation | movement of the illumination control system of this embodiment is demonstrated. First, ID information of users registered for use is stored in advance in the operation terminals 31 to 3n, and setting means for this ID information is obtained by directly connecting a setting tool to the operation terminals 31 to 3n. Each ID may be input, or if input is made to any one of the operation terminals, the user ID information registered to the other operation terminals is transmitted via the communication line L, and each operation is performed. It is easy to store the same information between terminals.

  Then, the user obtains predetermined ID information and a predetermined ID information recording medium in advance, then goes to the facility where the user has registered for use, and selects one of the operation terminals 31 to 3n (in this case, In the input unit 3c of the operation terminal 31), ID information is input or an ID information recording medium is inserted.

  In the operation terminals 31 to 3n, ID information of users registered for use is stored in advance, and in the determination unit 3g of the operation terminal 31 to which the ID information is input from the input unit 3c, the input ID information is included. On the other hand, a check is made as to whether or not use registration has been made. If the ID information is usable, the lighting control unit 21 is connected via the communication line L so that the lighting fixture 41 corresponding to the ID information is turned on. Control. The lighting control unit 21 turns on the lighting fixture 41 in accordance with an instruction from the operation terminal 31. At this time, the control unit 3b of the operation terminal 31 stores the ID information obtained by turning on the lighting fixture 41 as ID information that has the right to turn off the lighting fixture 41, and the communication line L from the communication unit 3a. The ID information is stored in the other operation terminals 32 to 3n as ID information that has the right to turn off the luminaire 41.

  In addition, when the input ID information is not that of the registered user, the determination unit 1a of the operation terminal 31 notifies the user that the information is illegal information using an LED, a display, or the like.

  When the light is turned off, the user inputs ID information or records ID information at the input unit 3c of one of the operation terminals 31 to 3n (in this case, the operation terminal 3n). The determination unit 3g of the operation terminal 3n inserts the medium and compares this ID information with the ID information stored when the lighting device 41 is turned on. The illumination control unit 21 is controlled via the communication line L so that the appliance 41 is turned off. The lighting control unit 21 turns off the lighting fixture 41 in accordance with an instruction from the operation terminal 3n.

  Even when the light is turned off, if the input ID information is not for the registered user, the determination unit 3g of the operation terminal 3n notifies the user that the information is illegal information using an LED, a display, or the like. .

  Further, the operation terminals 31 to 3n measure and store the elapsed time since the lighting fixture 41 was turned on as the use time, and the facility manager acquires the use time from the operation terminal and uses the facility. Users can be billed later for usage fees. Alternatively, the prepaid fee is managed by the operation terminals 31 to 3n as points, and the points corresponding to the time used when the lights are turned off are subtracted, so that the usage fee can be settled.

  As described above, in this embodiment, even when the operation terminal that has performed the lighting operation is different from the operation terminal that has performed the unlighting operation, the user who performed the lighting operation and the user who performed the unlighting operation are the same. It can be confirmed, and operation from a plurality of operation terminals 31 to 3n is possible. Therefore, even when there are a plurality of entrances / exits in a wide ground or the like, an operation terminal having the same function can be installed for each entrance / exit, which is a system convenient for the user. Further, in the configuration in which the parent device 1 is not used as in the present embodiment, the operation of the system can be maintained even when any one of the operation terminals fails, and a stable operation can be realized.

  In addition, when a user applies for use to a facility manager, a password is set at the same time as the ID information, and is stored in advance in the operation terminals 31 to 3n in the same manner as the ID information, and the ID information is input at the time of turning on and off. If the password is also entered and the ID information is compared at the base unit 1 and the password is compared and confirmed at the time of confirmation, the ID information recording medium may be lost and used by a third party who finds it. , Password can improve security.

  Further, when any one of the operation terminals 31 to 3n can be connected to the Internet, for example, user registration such as ID information can be remotely operated via the Internet. In this case, it is possible to notify the server or the like higher than the operation terminals 31 to 3n of the usage time, the score, or the like, and management becomes easier. Further, the user who has forgotten the ID information can be remotely turned on / off, and can respond more flexibly when a problem occurs.

  Examples of the ID information recording medium include a magnetic card, an IC card, and a tag, but are not limited thereto.

  In the present embodiment, wired communication means using the communication line L is used, but other communication means such as wireless may be used by combining appropriate communication means.

  In addition, by setting the reservation information in the operation terminals 31 to 3n in advance, it is possible to determine whether or not the user is a reserved user. It is also possible to turn off the lights according to instructions. In addition, if the user inputs the scheduled use time when the lighting device 41 is turned on, the turn-off operation can be omitted based on the scheduled use time.

  Although the operation terminals 31 and 3n are used in the present embodiment, the same operation is performed using any of the operation terminals 31 to 3n.

(Embodiment 7)
As shown in FIG. 12, the illumination control system of the present embodiment includes a plurality of illumination control units 21 to 2m and a plurality of operation terminals 31 to 3n, and includes illumination control units 21 to 2m and operation terminals 31 to 31m. 3n is connected by the communication line L which makes RS485 etc. an interface, and the lighting fixtures 41-4m are each connected to the illumination control parts 21-2m. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the structure similar to Embodiment 6, and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the operation terminal 3 (31 to 3n) of the present embodiment includes a lighting fixture selection switch 3d in addition to the input unit 3c, and the lighting fixture to be operated is included in the lighting fixtures 41 to 4m. You can choose from. Then, the user obtains predetermined ID information and a predetermined ID information recording medium in advance, then goes to the facility where the user has registered for use, and selects one of the operation terminals 31 to 3n (in this case, The input unit 3c of the operation terminal 31) inputs ID information or inserts an ID information recording medium, and selects a lighting fixture to be lit by the lighting fixture selection switch 3d.

  In the operation terminals 31 to 3n, ID information of users registered for use is stored in advance, and in the determination unit 3g of the operation terminal 31 to which the ID information is input from the input unit 3c, the input ID information is input. Is checked whether or not it is registered for use, and if it is usable ID information, the selected lighting device (in this case, the lighting device 41) is turned on via the communication line L. The illumination control unit 21 is controlled. The lighting control unit 21 turns on the lighting fixture 41 in accordance with an instruction from the operation terminal 31. At this time, the control unit 3b of the operation terminal 31 stores the ID information as the ID information of the user who performed the lighting operation of the lighting fixture 41, and another operation terminal from the communication unit 3a via the communication line L. 32 to 3n, and this ID information is stored in the other operation terminals 32 to 3n as the ID information of the user who has turned on the lighting fixture 41.

  When the light is turned off, the user inputs ID information or records ID information at the input unit 3c of one of the operation terminals 31 to 3n (in this case, the operation terminal 3n). The medium is inserted, and the determination unit 3g of the operation terminal 3n compares this ID information with the ID information for the lighting operation of the lighting device 41. If both are the same, the lighting device 41 that is lit is turned off. Thus, the illumination control unit 21 is controlled via the communication line L. The lighting control unit 21 turns off the lighting fixture 41 in accordance with an instruction from the operation terminal 3n.

  In addition, the operation terminals 31 to 3n measure and store the elapsed time since the lighting fixture 41 is turned on as the usage time, and the facility manager acquires the usage time from the operation terminal, Users can be charged for usage fees later. Alternatively, the prepaid fee is managed by the operation terminals 31 to 3n as points, and the points corresponding to the time used when the lights are turned off are subtracted, so that the usage fee can be settled.

  Further, at the time of lighting, the determination unit 3g of the operation terminal 31 checks whether or not the input ID information is registered for use. The user may be prompted to input the selection switch 3d. Furthermore, the user who is prompted to input the lighting fixture selection switch 3d selects the lighting fixture that is currently turned off and lights it up at the same time. A single user can operate a plurality of lighting fixtures independently, such as selecting a lighting fixture and managing the usage time or prepaid points to turn it off.

  Although the operation terminals 31 and 3n are used in the present embodiment, the same operation is performed using any of the operation terminals 31 to 3n.

(Embodiment 8)
The illumination control system of this embodiment is shown in FIG. 12 as in the seventh embodiment, and the same components as those in the seventh embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the operation terminal 3 (31 to 3n) of the present embodiment includes a lighting fixture selection switch 3d and a lighting fixture operation switch 3e in addition to the input unit 3c, and illuminates the lighting fixture to be operated. It is possible to select from the fixtures 41 to 4m and further select the lighting / extinguishing operation. Then, the user obtains predetermined ID information and a predetermined ID information recording medium in advance, then goes to the facility where the user has registered for use, and selects one of the operation terminals 31 to 3n (in this case, The input unit 3c of the operation terminal 31) inputs ID information or inserts an ID information recording medium, selects a lighting fixture to be operated with the lighting fixture selection switch 3d, and uses the lighting fixture operation switch 3e. Select the operation content of the lighting fixture.

  In the operation terminals 31 to 3n, ID information of users registered for use is stored in advance, and in the determination unit 3g of the operation terminal 31, use registration is performed for the ID information input from the input unit 3c. If the ID information is usable, the lighting control unit is controlled via the communication line L so that the selected lighting apparatus performs an operation based on the operation content information. For example, when the lighting fixture 41 is selected and the operation content is turned on, a lighting request for the lighting fixture 41 is generated in the operation terminal 31 and the lighting fixture 41 is currently turned off, the lighting is performed via the lighting control unit 21. The instrument 41 is turned on. At this time, the control unit 3b of the operation terminal 31 stores the ID information as the ID information of the user who performed the lighting operation of the lighting fixture 41, and another operation terminal from the communication unit 3a via the communication line L. 32 to 3n, and this ID information is stored in the other operation terminals 32 to 3n as the ID information of the user who has turned on the lighting fixture 41.

  When the light is turned off, the user inputs ID information or records ID information at the input unit 3c of one of the operation terminals 31 to 3n (in this case, the operation terminal 3n). While the medium is inserted, the lighting fixture 41 is selected with the lighting fixture selection switch 3d, and the light is turned off with the lighting fixture operation switch 3e. In the determination unit 3g of the operation terminal 31, if the ID information transmitted from the operation terminal 31 is usable ID information and is the same as the ID information of the user who is currently lighting the lighting fixture 41. The lighting control unit 21 is controlled via the communication line L so that the lighting fixture 41 that is lit is extinguished. The lighting control unit 21 turns off the lighting fixture 41 in accordance with an instruction from the operation terminal 3n.

  In addition, the operation terminals 31 to 3n measure and store the elapsed time since the lighting fixture 41 is turned on as the usage time, and the facility manager acquires the usage time from the operation terminal, Users can be charged for usage fees later. Alternatively, the prepaid fee is managed by the operation terminals 31 to 3n as points, and the points corresponding to the time used when the lights are turned off are subtracted, so that the usage fee can be settled.

  In addition, the operation terminal 31 to 3n first confirms the ID information, then confirms the selected lighting fixture, and then confirms the selected operation content. The order is not limited to the above order.

  Further, if the ID information confirmed by the operation terminals 31 to 3n is usable ID information, the operation content possible with this ID information is displayed by an LED provided on the operation terminal, for example, a lighting request is made. In such a case, an operation having a guide function of displaying the number of a lighting fixture that can be turned on and allowing the user to select it is also possible.

  Although the operation terminals 31 and 3n are used in the present embodiment, the same operation is performed using any of the operation terminals 31 to 3n.

(Embodiment 9)
The lighting control system of the present embodiment is shown in FIG. 12 as in the eighth embodiment, and the lighting operation when used in a ground that can be lent in half as in the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 6 will be described. The same components as those in the fourth and eighth embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  The operation terminals 31 to 3n store in advance a table for setting information on lighting groups and lighting fixtures and whether or not each lighting group can be turned on simultaneously as shown in FIG. This table indicates whether or not lighting is possible according to a lighting request when there is a lighting request for another lighting group in a state where there is a lighting group that is currently lit.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the operation terminal 3 (31 to 3n) of the present embodiment includes a lighting fixture operation switch 3e and a lighting group selection switch 3f in addition to the input unit 3c, and illuminates the lighting group to be operated. It is possible to select from the groups G1 to G3 and further select the lighting / extinguishing operation. The user obtains predetermined ID information and a predetermined ID information recording medium in advance, then goes to the ground where the user has registered for use, and selects one of the operation terminals 31 to 3n (in this case) The input unit 3c of the operation terminal 31) inputs ID information or inserts an ID information recording medium, selects a lighting group to be operated with the lighting group selection switch 3f, and operates the lighting fixture operation switch 3e. Use to select the lighting operation.

  In the operation terminals 31 to 3n, ID information of users registered for use is stored in advance, and in the determination unit 3g of the operation terminal 31, use registration is performed for the ID information input from the input unit 3c. If the ID information is usable, the lighting control unit is controlled via the communication line L so that the selected lighting group performs an operation based on the operation content information. For example, if the lighting group G1 is selected and the operation content is turned on, a lighting request for the lighting group G1 is generated in the operation terminal 31 and the lighting groups G1, G2, and G3 are currently turned off, the lighting control unit 21 The lighting group G1 is turned on via At this time, the control unit 3b of the operation terminal 31 stores this ID information as ID information of the user who performed the lighting operation of the lighting group G1, and another operation terminal from the communication unit 3a via the communication line L. 32 to 3n, and this ID information is also stored in the other operation terminals 32 to 3n as the ID information of the user who has turned on the lighting group G1.

  When the light is turned off, the user inputs ID information or records ID information at the input unit 3c of one of the operation terminals 31 to 3n (in this case, the operation terminal 3n). While the medium is inserted, the lighting group selection switch 3f selects the lighting group G1, and the lighting fixture operation switch 3e selects the extinction. In the determination unit 3g of the operation terminal 31, if the ID information transmitted from the operation terminal 31 is usable ID information and is the same as the ID information of the user currently lighting the lighting group G1. The lighting control units 21 and 22 are controlled via the communication line L so that the lighting fixtures 41 and 42 of the lighting group G1 that is lit are turned off. The lighting control units 21 and 22 turn off the lighting fixtures 41 and 42 in accordance with an instruction from the operation terminal 3n.

  For example, when a lighting request for the lighting group G2 or the lighting group G3 is generated while the lighting group G1 is turned on, the determination unit 3g does not perform the lighting operation of the lighting group G2 or the lighting group G3 based on the table of FIG.

  Further, for example, when a lighting request for the lighting group G1 is generated during lighting of the lighting group G1, the determination unit 3g does not perform the lighting operation of the lighting group G1 based on the table of FIG. Keeps on.

  In the present embodiment, the setting of whether or not the lighting groups can be simultaneously turned on is stored in the table. However, as long as the same determination operation can be performed, the table is not limited to the table.

  In addition, the lighting operation is managed based on the lighting groups G1, G2, and G3, but the lighting fixture group that the user requests to operate is selected not in the lighting groups G1, G2, and G3 but in the areas A1 and A2. However, the same function can be realized.

  Furthermore, in the table of FIG. 7, if any lighting group is lit, the other lighting groups cannot be lit, but if it can be managed for each lighting fixture in each lighting group, for example, the lighting group G1 When the lighting fixtures 41 and 42 are turned on by the lighting request, if there is a lighting request for the lighting group G2, the lighting fixture 42 shared by the lighting group G1 and the lighting group G2 is already turned on. It becomes possible to light the lighting fixture 43 anew.

  Also, only when the ID information obtained from the user is the same, it is possible to make a determination in consideration of the condition regarding the ID information that the lighting group G2 can be turned on while the lighting group G1 is turned on.

  In this way, it is possible to realize a system that can cope with complex lighting control that occurs when a large facility or the like is divided into a plurality of lighting groups and can flexibly meet the needs of the user.

(Embodiment 10)
In the present embodiment, the turn-off operation of the illumination control system of the ninth embodiment will be described. The same components as those in the ninth embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  The operation terminals 31 to 3n store in advance a table for setting information on lighting groups and lighting fixtures and whether or not each lighting group can be turned off as shown in FIG. This table shows the possibility / impossibility of turn-off by the turn-off request when there is a turn-off request of another light group in a state where there is a light group that is currently turned on.

  The user obtains predetermined ID information and a predetermined ID information recording medium in advance, then goes to the ground where the user has registered for use, and selects one of the operation terminals 31 to 3n (in this case) The input unit 3c of the operation terminal 31) inputs ID information or inserts an ID information recording medium, selects a lighting group to be operated with the lighting group selection switch 3f, and operates the lighting fixture operation switch 3e. Use to select the lighting operation.

  In the operation terminals 31 to 3n, ID information of users registered for use is stored in advance, and in the determination unit 3g of the operation terminal 31, use registration is performed for the ID information input from the input unit 3c. If the ID information is usable, the base unit 1 communicates so that the lighting group selected based on the lighting group information performs an operation based on the operation content information. The illumination control unit is controlled via the line L. For example, when the lighting group G3 is selected and the operation content is lighting, a lighting request for the lighting group G3 is generated, and this ID information is stored as ID information of the user who performed the lighting operation of the lighting group G1, and the communication unit 3a is transmitted to the other operation terminals 32 to 3n via the communication line L, and the ID information is also stored in the other operation terminals 32 to 3n as the ID information of the user who performed the lighting operation of the lighting group G3.

  The user initially uses the entire area A1, A2, but since the use of the area A2 ends early and the lighting group G2 is turned off, the user can select any of the operation terminals 31 to 3n. At the input unit 3c of the operation terminal (in this case, the operation terminal 3n), ID information is input or an ID information recording medium is inserted, and the illumination group selection switch 3f selects the illumination group G2. Then, the light fixture operation switch 3e is selected to turn off. In the determination unit 3g of the operation terminal 3n, if the ID information input from the input unit 3c is usable ID information and is the same as the ID information of the user currently lighting the lighting group G3, The lighting control unit 23 is controlled via the communication line L so that only the lighting fixture 43 is turned off among the lighting fixtures 41, 42, and 43 of the lighting group G3 that is turned on. The lighting control unit 21 turns off the lighting fixture 43 in accordance with an instruction from the operation terminal 3n.

  For example, when the lighting group G1 is requested to be turned off while the lighting group G3 is turned on, the determination unit 3g turns off only the lighting fixture 41 based on the table of FIG.

  Further, for example, when a request for turning off the lighting group G3 occurs while the lighting group G3 is turned off, the determination unit 3g does not turn off the lighting group G3 based on the table of FIG. Remains off.

  In this way, it is possible to realize a system that can cope with the complicated light-off control that occurs when a large facility or the like is divided into a plurality of lighting groups, and can flexibly meet the needs of the user.

  In the present embodiment, the setting of whether or not the lighting groups can be simultaneously turned on is stored in the table. However, as long as the same determination operation can be performed, the table is not limited to the table.

  In addition, the lighting operation is managed based on the lighting groups G1, G2, and G3, but the lighting fixture group that the user requests to operate is selected not in the lighting groups G1, G2, and G3 but in the areas A1 and A2. However, the same function can be realized.

  In Embodiments 6 to 10, the determination unit 3g may be provided in the illumination control units 21 to 2m.

(Embodiment 11)
In the present embodiment, for example, available time 17:00 to 22:00 is set as a time range in which the user can use the lighting control system. When the input unit 3c is configured with a numeric keypad as the configuration of the operation terminal 3, the numeric keypad input is accepted for input of ID information and other information between 17:00 and 22:00. However, after 22:00, the numeric keypad input is not accepted until 17:00 the next day, which is the next available time.

  The configuration of the operation terminal 3 that realizes the above operation is shown in FIG. 16, and includes a time management unit 3h. In the configuration of any one of the first to fifth embodiments, the time management unit 3h is centrally managed by the parent device 1, and the current time can be found by, for example, a signal for every minute transmitted from the parent device 1. Alternatively, a signal indicating whether or not it is available time may be directly transmitted from the parent device 1 to the operation terminal device 3.

  Further, if the system does not include the parent device 1 as in any of the sixth to tenth embodiments, a time management unit 3h of each operation terminal 3 is provided with a real-time clock, a radio clock receiver, etc. Know the current time and determine if it is available time.

  When a card reader that is a card information reading device is used as the input unit 3c, the card reader input is invalidated outside the usable time.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the operation terminal device 3 is provided with a door or shutter that covers a part or the whole of the input unit 3c such as a numeric keypad or a card reader as a protection unit 3i. By closing the shutter, the input unit 3c is physically protected from mischief and the like. For example, when a lock means using a solenoid valve is provided on the door that covers the entire input unit 3c, the lock means is opened by the solenoid valve within the usable time so that the door can be opened and closed. The locking means is closed by a valve so that the door does not open. Here, if the structure is such that it can be closed even in the locked state like an auto-lock door, the operation can be performed even if the available time ends during the operation of the input unit 3c and the locking means is closed by the solenoid valve. The door can be closed upon completion, and the input unit 3c can be physically protected outside the available time.

Embodiment 12
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, the operation terminal 3 includes a time management unit 3h and an external device control unit 3j. The external device control unit 3j turns on / off external devices other than lighting equipment. A relay or the like for controlling OFF is provided. Hereinafter, an example of a locking device that locks a gate for entering and leaving the ground as an external device by turning on and off a solenoid valve will be described. In addition, the input part 3c shall perform both operation at the time of lighting control of a lighting fixture, and operation at the time of external device control.

  FIG. 18 shows an operation time chart of the lighting control system. In the operation unavailable time of times T1 and T2, the input from the input unit 3c is invalidated, or the operation of the input unit 3c is physically performed by a door, a shutter, or the like. By making it impossible, it is impossible to perform lighting control of the luminaire and lock control of the gate. At time T2, only gate locking control is possible, and at time T3 both lighting control of the lighting fixture and gate locking control are possible.

  By limiting the functions that can be operated every hour in this way, it is possible to avoid erroneous operations such as accidentally turning on the light during the day, improving the usability of the user, and wasting power. Increase in electricity bill due to consumption can be prevented.

  Note that the external device is not limited to the gate.

(Embodiment 13)
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, the operation terminal 3 includes an operation switching unit 3k. By switching the operation switching unit 3k, the operation of the lighting fixture can be performed unconditionally without input of ID information. It becomes possible. For example, when the user forgets the ID information or when the input unit 3c breaks down, forcible operation can be performed, and operation can be performed even in the event of a malfunction. The operation switching unit 3k is usually provided at a position where the user cannot operate without a key, such as the inside of the board in which the operation terminal 3 is stored.

  Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 20, the illumination control unit 2 may be provided with a similar operation switching unit 2d, and in this case as well, the user can usually operate like the inside of the board in which the illumination control unit 2 is stored. It is provided at a position that cannot be operated if there is no key, not a position. By providing such an operation switching unit 2d, even if the system does not operate normally due to a disconnection of the communication line L, the user contacts the administrator, and the administrator goes to the site and operates inside the panel. By operating the switching unit 2d, power can be forcibly supplied from the load control unit 2c to the lighting fixture 4. The lighting fixture 4 includes a lighting circuit 4a and a lamp 4b, and power is supplied from the lighting circuit 4a to the lamp 4b.

  If only remote operation is necessary as a countermeasure for system abnormalities, it is necessary to have a full-time operator with specialized knowledge to perform remote operation. For example, guards who do not have specialized knowledge can respond, and can deal with problems more flexibly.

  In the present embodiment, the forced operation by the operation switching unit has been described. However, it is also possible to switch to each setting operation such as setting of time management or setting of available time of facilities.

(Embodiment 14)
As shown in FIG. 21, the illumination control system of the present embodiment is provided with the illumination control unit 2 in the luminaire 4, and the other configuration is the same as that of any of the first to thirteenth embodiments, and the description thereof is omitted.

  The luminaire 4 includes the illumination control unit 2 connected to the communication line L, a lighting circuit 4a, and a lamp 4b, and power is supplied from the lighting circuit 4a to the lamp 4b.

  The illumination control unit 2 includes a communication unit 2a, a control unit 2b, and a load control unit 2c. A communication line L is connected to the communication unit 2a, and the communication unit 2a and the load control unit are connected to the control unit 2b. 2c is connected. The load control unit 2c includes a breaker, a relay, and the like that turn on / off power supplied to the lamp 4b through the lighting circuit 4a, and a unit that drives the breaker, the relay, and the like.

  Thus, even if the illumination control unit 2 is provided in the luminaire 4, the same operation as in the first to thirteenth embodiments is possible, and the same effect can be obtained.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the illumination control system of Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the operation terminal same as the above. It is a figure which shows the structure of the illumination control system of Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the operation terminal same as the above. It is a figure which shows the structure of the operating terminal of Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the illumination group of Embodiment 4 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the table which sets the simultaneous lighting availability of each illumination group same as the above. It is a figure which shows the structure of the operation terminal same as the above. It is a figure which shows the table which sets the light extinction propriety of each illumination group of Embodiment 5 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the illumination control system of Embodiment 6 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the operation terminal same as the above. It is a figure which shows the structure of the illumination control system of Embodiment 7 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the operation terminal same as the above. It is a figure which shows the structure of the operating terminal of Embodiment 8 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the operating terminal of Embodiment 9 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the operating terminal of Embodiment 11 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the operating terminal of Embodiment 12 of this invention. It is a figure which shows an operation | movement time chart same as the above. It is a figure which shows the structure of the operating terminal of Embodiment 13 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of an illumination control part same as the above. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lighting fixture of Embodiment 14 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Parent machine 21 Lighting control part 31-3n Operation terminal 41 Lighting fixture L Communication line

Claims (9)

A plurality of operation terminals equipped with input means for inputting ID information registration media by a user who has applied for a facility administrator in advance and obtained use permission, or input means for inputting ID information, and one or more One or a plurality of lighting control means for turning on / off the lighting equipment, and a master unit for controlling the operation of the lighting equipment by the lighting control means according to the operation of the operation terminal. , The master unit is connected by communication means,
The master unit turns on the desired lighting fixture when the user inserts the ID information registration medium at any of the operation terminals or inputs the ID information and performs the lighting operation. Desired if the ID information at the time of the lighting operation and the ID information at the time of the light-off operation are the same when the ID information registration medium is inserted in the operation terminal or the ID information is input and the light-off operation is performed. An illumination control system comprising a determination unit that turns off the lighting fixtures. The plurality of lighting fixtures are divided into a plurality of groups sharing any one of the lighting fixtures, and the determination unit is configured so that the user can use any one of the operation terminals when one group of lighting fixtures is lit. 2. The illumination according to claim 1, wherein when lighting operation is performed after the ID information registration medium is inserted or the ID information is inputted, it is determined whether or not lighting devices of other groups are turned on. Control system. The plurality of lighting fixtures are divided into a plurality of groups that share any one of the lighting fixtures, and the determination unit is configured such that when the lighting fixtures of one to a plurality of groups are lit, the user can select one of the operation terminals. The lighting device to be turned off is determined among the lighting devices that are turned on when the ID information registration medium is inserted in the machine or when the ID information is input and the turning-off operation is performed. 2. The lighting control system according to 2. A plurality of operation terminals equipped with input means for inputting ID information registration media by a user who has applied for a facility administrator in advance and obtained use permission, or input means for inputting ID information, and one or more One or a plurality of lighting control means for turning on and off the lighting fixtures, the operation terminal, the lighting control means are connected by communication means,
The operation terminal or lighting control means turns on and turns on a desired lighting device when the user inputs an ID information registration medium at any of the operation terminals or inputs ID information and performs a lighting operation. When the user later inserts the ID information registration medium in one of the operation terminals or inputs the ID information to perform the light-off operation, the ID information at the time of the light-on operation and the ID information at the time of the light-off operation are the same A lighting control system comprising: a determination unit that turns off a desired lighting fixture in the case of The plurality of lighting fixtures are divided into a plurality of groups sharing any one of the lighting fixtures, and the determination unit is configured so that the user can use any one of the operation terminals when one group of lighting fixtures is lit. 5. The illumination according to claim 4, wherein when a lighting operation is performed after inserting an ID information registration medium or after inputting ID information, it is determined whether or not to turn on another group of lighting fixtures. Control system. The plurality of lighting fixtures are divided into a plurality of groups that share any one of the lighting fixtures, and the determination unit is configured such that when the lighting fixtures of one to a plurality of groups are lit, the user can select one of the operation terminals. 5. The lighting fixture to be turned off is determined among the lighting fixtures that are turned on when the ID information registration medium is inserted by the machine or when the turning-off operation is performed after inputting the ID information. 5. The lighting control system according to 5. 7. The illumination control system according to claim 1, wherein the operation terminal cannot be operated outside a predetermined available time. It has control functions other than lighting means lighting control and manages the time range in which lighting means lighting control is possible, the time range in which control other than lighting means lighting control is possible, and the time range in which all control is impossible. In addition, when the time is within a time range in which control other than lighting control of the lighting means is possible and is not within the time range in which lighting control of the lighting means is possible, only control other than lighting control of the lighting means can be performed. Item 8. A lighting control system according to any one of Items 1 to 7. The lighting control system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the operation terminal or the lighting control means includes an operation switching means that enables the lighting fixture to be forcibly turned on or off .

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