{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "description": "Arrangement (50) for monitoring a set of parallel-connected LED strings (12, 14), wherein each LED string (12, 14) has at least one LED or a series connection of multiple LEDs (16, 18), wherein for each LED string (12, 14) a ballast unit (20, 22) is provided with a voltage input for an input…",
  "path": "/patents/961226",
  "publishedAt": "2015-04-29T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "B60Q1/2696",
    "PINTSCH BAMAG AG [DE]"
  ],
  "textContent": "Arrangement (50) for monitoring a set of parallel-connected LED strings (12, 14), wherein each LED string (12, 14) has at least one LED or a series connection of multiple LEDs (16, 18), wherein for each LED string (12, 14) a ballast unit (20, 22) is provided with a voltage input for an input voltage (34) from a common voltage source and a current output for supplying the respective LED string (12, 14) with current, wherein means for detecting a malfunction in the LED strings (12, 14) and for generating a warning signal when a malfunction is detected are provided, and wherein the means for detecting a malfunction comprise power detection means (54, 56) connected between the voltage source and the ballast units (20, 22) for detecting the power consumption of the ballast units (20, 22) and are designed to generate a warning signal when the power consumption deviates from a predefinable target value.",
  "title": "Assembly and method for monitoring a plurality of LED strings and LED lamp with such an assembly"
}