Configurable LED driver/dimmer for solid state lighting applications
The disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for configuring and powering light fixture loads for a LED low voltage distribution system. The method and apparatus include converting power being supplied for powering the set of light fixture loads and then limiting this converted power to a set of multiple current outputs supplied to the light fixture loads. The multiple current outputs are then split or regrouped prior to being delivered to the light fixture loads.
1. A method of configuring and powering a set of light fixture loads in a light emitting diode (LED) low voltage distribution system comprising:
converting power for powering the set of light fixture loads;
limiting converted power to multiple current outputs supplied to the set of light fixture loads;
splitting or regrouping the multiple current outputs prior to delivery of the multiple current outputs to the set of light fixture loads;
receiving a protocol from an external transmitter;
converting the protocol into a data stream; and
translating the data stream to LED control information;
wherein the LED control information is used for controlling the limited power.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein limiting converted power comprises:
limiting converted power to the multiple current outputs being supplied to a set of Organic LED (OLED) or LED light fixture loads.
3. The method of claim 1 wherein limiting converted power comprises:
limiting power to a calibrated value when an event failure occurs.
4. The method of claim 3 wherein limiting power to a calibrated value comprises:
limiting power to less than 100 watts.
5. The method of claim 1 wherein converting power for powering comprises:
receiving power via a set of input channels.
6. The method of claim 5 further comprising delivering power to the set of light fixture loads via a set of output channels.
7. The method of claim 6 wherein splitting or regrouping comprises:
splitting the set of input channels into the set of output channels.
8. The method of claim 6 wherein splitting or regrouping comprises:
regrouping the set of output channels from the set of input channels.
9. The method of claim 1 wherein converting power comprises:
receiving an alternating current (AC) power;
converting the AC power to a low voltage direct current (DC) power; and
converting the low voltage DC power to the multiple current outputs.
10. The method of claim 1 further comprising, after receiving the protocol:
adjusting at least one of the multiple current outputs in accordance with the protocol; and
delivering the adjusted at least one current output to an associated light fixture load.
11. A method of configuring and powering a set of light fixture loads in a light emitting diode (LED) low voltage distribution system comprising:
converting power for powering the set of light fixture loads;
limiting converted power to multiple current outputs supplied to the set of light fixture loads;
splitting or regrouping the multiple current outputs prior to delivery of the multiple current outputs to the set of light fixture loads;
receiving a data stream from an external transmitter; and
translating the data stream to LED control information;
wherein the LED control information is used for controlling the limited power.
12. The method of claim 11 wherein limiting converted power comprises:
limiting converted power to the multiple current outputs being supplied to a set of Organic LED (OLED) or LED light fixture loads.
13. The method of claim 11 wherein limiting converted power comprises:
limiting power to a calibrated value when an event failure occurs.
14. The method of claim 13 wherein limiting power to a calibrated value comprises:
limiting power to less than 100 watts.
15. The method of claim 11 wherein converting power for powering comprises:
receiving power via a set of input channels.
16. The method of claim 15 further comprising delivering power to the set of light fixture loads via a set of output channels.
17. The method of claim 16 wherein splitting or regrouping comprises:
splitting the set of input channels into the set of output channels.
18. The method of claim 16 wherein splitting or regrouping comprises:
regrouping the set of output channels from the set of input channels.
19. The method of claim 11 herein converting power comprises:
receiving an alternating current (AC) power;
converting the AC power to a low voltage direct current (DC) power; and
converting the low voltage DC power to the multiple current outputs.
20. The method of claim 11 further comprising, after receiving the data stream:
adjusting at least one of the multiple current outputs in accordance with the data stream; and
delivering the adjusted at least one current output to the associated light fixture.