Electric energy saving with MERS Fluorescent Lamp Controller
October, 2010
MERSTech, Inc.
Aios Megro Ekimae Bldg. 308
2-15-19 Kami-osaki, Shinagawa-ku,
Tokyo 141-0021, Japan
Tel: 03-6657-1912 Fax: 03-6657-1913
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40% electric power saving for Fluorescent Lamp
Customer’s Objectives
Technical Approach
Benefit
Functions
-Save electric power consumption by dimming
-Healthy ROI by minimized investment
-Adoption of MERS Controller on conventional fluorescent
lamp system
-Improved steel ballast if necessary
-Cluster dimming control of lamps
-Decreased electric power consumption / Minimum
investment / Extended useful life / Less EMI
-Dimming Rate : over 40%
-Cluster : Up to 40 lamps
-Controller : Interface to LAN is available
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MERS (Sample product)
Circuit
Appearance
Installed Site
Improved steel ballast
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Advantages of MERS
Electronic PWM
(Dimmable)
dimming
MERS + Magnetic
Ballast(Dimmable)
Yes
Magnetic Ballast
(Not dimmable)
No
ballast replacement
required
not required
initial cost
very high
low - can use magnetic ballast
useful life
3 to 5 years
lifecycle cost
very high
switching loss
high
lighting efficiency
wiring
10 years and more
very low - 60% less than electric in 10yrs
very low or nothing
20% and more
2+3 wire
not improved
2 wire only
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Competitive analysis : MERS vs Dimmable Electronic Ballast
MERS
area 1
area 2
~
TCP/IP
MERS
IT Controller (PC)
MERS
Magnetic
Magnetic
Magnetic
Magnetic
MERS Advantages (estimated)
Less controller
90% less
Less wiring
50% less
Less
maintenance
60% less
High reliability
Magnetic
Magnetic
area 1
area 2
Dimmer
Dimmer
Dimmer
Dimmer
Dimmer
Dimmer
Dimmable Electronic Ballast
~
Remote Controller
Retro-fit
Original MERS Circuit
Control line
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MERS Controller specification (tentative)
description
note
Lamp
Fluorescent 20W to 110W (T5-T12)
High output lamps are not
recommended
Ballast
Magnetic steel ballast, rapid or preheat type
Electronic ballast is not applicable
Operating voltage
AC90V up to 240V 50Hz/60Hz, DC not permitted
100V or 200V mode jumper-pin
Load capacity
12Arms max
Ex. 85W/200V tube,20 tubes
MERS capacitor
5uF to 40uF film capacitor
according to load inductance
Parallel connection units
Not limited, same electric characteristics are
required in the same MERS segment
for stable dimming
Fuse protection
20A
Operating temperature
+5degC to +40degC (+41degF to +104degF)
Operating humidity
25% to 80%RH
Protection class
IEC IP20
Protection mode
Overheat, capacitor over voltage, current overload
Dimmable range
100% to 60%
basically continuous
power consumption
Terminals
Power, Capacitor, Load
2.0mm2 plug in
Dimensions, weight
Refer other document
about 8inch square
Installed in wall mounted panel
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Installation and Wiring of MERS Controller
VVF2C-2.0×Wiring Qty
Distribution
Panel
ON/OFF Switch
Existing Apparatus
VVF2C-2.0×Wiring Qty
MERS
(Behind Ceiling or Wall)
Distribution
Panel
Control Software(through PC)
MERS
Ethernet (same as office use)
Green Line : Additional Wiring
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Integration with Smart Facility Manager
Lighting Controller
1. Dimming control of fluorescent lamps, mercury lamps and metal halide lamps.
• More than 40% electric power saving compared with NO MERS systems.
2. Replace mercury lamp with metal halide lamp with MERS metal halide controller.
• Approx. 40% electric power saving compared with NO MERS mercury lamp systems.
(from Titech experiment)
3. Intelligent dimming control of lamps with MERS, sensors and Constraint Technology.
• Significant saving can be expected compared with existing systems according to QOS.
HID
Fluorescent Lamp
On / Off Switch
Goal
-40%
over
Fluorescent Lamp
Daylight
Sensor
Occupation
Sensor
QOS
Demand
MERS
MERS
Power consumption
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SMART
FACILITY
MANAGER
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Demo system in MERSTech, Inc. - Japan -
- Mode Selection
1. Bypass MERS On
2. Bypass MERS Off
3. Power Saving Slider approx. 60% to 100%
4.and 5. Motion Sensor Mode
- Other capabilities
+ Real-time Power Saving Monitor
+ Control over TCP/IP network
+ Motion detection sensitivity
+ Implement blink notification button
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Demo system : Power saving up to 60%
-60%
Continuous
Turn-on
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Demo system : Wiring Diagram
Motion detector
192.168.100.101/24
Lamp
Main Controller
Windows PC
MERS Intelligent Lighting Manager
1.On/Off Lighting
2.Power Saving Level
3.Motion Detection Timer
~
MERS
Daylight Sensor
Scheduler
LAN
HUB
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LAN
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Demo System : Appearance
Main Controller
MERS Unit
Source
Lamp
Motion Sensor Unit
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