Schreder S.A.

Example embodiments relate to systems and methods for driving and controlling light sources. One embodiment includes a luminaire system. The luminaire system includes a support that includes a plurality of first light sources and a plurality of second light sources. The luminaire system also includes one or more first optical elements associated with the plurality of first light sources. Further, the luminaire system includes one or more second optical elements associated with the plurality of second light sources. Additionally, the luminaire system includes a drive and control means configured to drive and control the plurality of first light sources according to a first profile and the plurality of second light sources according to a second profile different from the first profile. The first profile defines a first drive output as a function of time and the second profile defines a second drive output as a function of time.

A method for configuring a luminaire system comprising a first device and a second device, and a control line between said first device and said second device, wherein said second device is configurable to send and/or receive signals through the control line to/from the first device using any one of a plurality of different protocols, and wherein said first device is configured to use one of the plurality of different protocols, the method comprising: measuring at least one value representative for an impedance of the first device as seen from the control line, such as a voltage and/or current at the control line; based on the at least one measured value, selecting a corresponding protocol of said plurality of protocols; and configuring the second device to use the selected corresponding protocol.

Example embodiments relate to rotating coordinators in mesh networks. One example mesh network includes multiple communication devices adapted to communicate in the mesh network according to a predetermined protocol. A single one of the multiple communication devices adopts a coordinator role in the mesh network for governing a commissioning procedure in the mesh network. The mesh network is configured to rotate the coordinator role among at least a selected number of the multiple communication devices so that a new communication device is detectable in the vicinity of the device adopting the coordinator role.

Example embodiments relate to modular posts with functional pole modules. One example modular post includes a plurality of pole modules arranged one above the other along a central axis of the modular post. The plurality of pole modules includes a functional pole module for receiving and/or transmitting signals. The functional pole module includes a housing that includes a lower section, a middle section, and an upper section. The functional pole module also includes a functional unit that includes a wireless communication means and a power and data interface. The power and data interface is configured for being connected to a power source and to the wireless communication means. The lower section and/or the upper section include coupling interfaces configured for mechanically coupling the functional pole module to another pole module of the plurality of pole modules.

Example embodiments relate to luminaire systems with SPD. One example luminaire system includes a luminaire housing, a support with at least one light source arranged thereon, a drive means configured for driving the at least one light source, a surge protection device between a power supply and the drive means, and an indicator device. The surge protection device includes surge protection circuitry and monitoring circuitry configured to monitor a malfunctioning of the surge protection circuitry and provide an output signal based on the monitoring. The monitoring circuitry is connected such that a state of the indicator device is changed when the output signal indicates a malfunctioning. The indicator device is arranged at a location which is such that the state of the indicator device is visible from outside of the luminaire housing.

Example embodiments relate to receptacle assemblies with gaskets. One example includes a receptacle assembly for a luminaire system. The receptacle assembly includes a receptacle and a gasket. The receptacle has a front side and a rear side. The front side is configured for receiving electrical contacts of an external module. The rear side is configured for extending in an opening of a housing, preferably a luminaire housing, and for being electrically connected to components in the housing. The gasket is configured for being located between the receptacle and the housing on which the receptacle is to be mounted. The receptacle assembly is provided with an indicator means at a location which is visible when the receptacle is mounted on the housing.

Example embodiments relate to optical plates with integrated connections. One example lighting unit includes a substrate. The lighting unit also includes one or more light sources provided to a top surface of the substrate. Additionally, the lighting unit includes at least one electrical contact provided to the top surface of the substrate. Further, the lighting unit includes an optical plate having an inner surface and an outer surface. The optical plate includes one or more optical elements. The one or more optical elements are configured for cooperating with the one or more light sources. The inner surface of the optical plate faces the top surface of the substrate. The optical plate further includes at least one electrical connecting element. The at least one electrical connecting element is configured for being connected electrically to the at least one electrical contact, and for providing electrical connection through the optical plate.

Lighting system and method for lighting a traffic surface comprising at least one luminaire with an optical unit, and a controller for controlling said optical unit; at least one sensor for sensing data related to an event in the vicinity of the traffic surface and/or a receiver for receiving data related to said event. The lighting system is configured for determining the occurrence of an event in the vicinity of and/or on the traffic surface based on the sensed data and/or the received data. When the occurrence of an event has been determined, the light output of the optical unit is controlled according to a first light configuration to form at least one strip light pattern on the traffic surface extending in a width direction substantially perpendicular to a predetermined direction of the traffic surface. An optical unit configured for outputting a strip light pattern is also provided.

A method of performing management in a luminaire network comprising a plurality of luminaires and a control system, each luminaire of said plurality of luminaires being configured to operate in accordance with at least one profile which defines one or more settings of the luminaire in function of time, said method comprising performing by said control system the steps of: retrieving a position of one or more luminaires of the plurality of luminaires from a luminaire network database; based on the retrieved position, selecting an infrastructure use and/or feature from an infrastructure database, said infrastructure database storing a plurality of different infrastructure uses and/or features; determining, for each of the one or more luminaires, at least one profile based on the selected infrastructure use and/or feature.

A modular post comprising a plurality of pole modules arranged one above the other along a central axis, said pole modules comprising a functional pole module for receiving and/or transmitting signals; said functional pole module comprising: a housing comprising a lower, middle, and upper sections; a functional unit comprising a wireless communication means, and a power and data interface configured for being connected to a power source and to the wireless communication means, for powering the wireless communication means, for powering another functional unit of another functional pole module, and for transmitting and/or receiving data to/from the another functional unit; wherein the lower section comprises a coupling interface for coupling the functional pole module to another pole module located below along the central axis, and/or wherein the upper section comprises a coupling interface for coupling the functional pole module to another pole module located above along the central axis.