Controller for UV light purification system

摘要

A controller for an ultraviolet (UV) purification system having UV lamps includes a sensor in communication with a given UV lamp as well as a processor in communication the sensor. The sensor provides the UV light intensity rate of the UV lamp (sensed rate) and transmits this information to the processor which compares the sensed rate with a memory stored desired UV light intensity rate (desired rate). An indicator in communication with the processor indicates when the UV lamp is producing a UV light intensity below the desired rate. Current is provided to the UV lamp by a ballast. The processor includes a memory stored predetermined UV light intensity rate (predetermined rate) that is greater than the desired rate. When the sensed rate is lesser than the predetermined rate, the current provided by the ballast is increased such that the UV lamp produces a UV light intensity at least equal to the predetermined rate.

主权项

1. A kit for controlling and monitoring an ultraviolet (UV) air purification system , said kit comprising:
a UV lamp assembly for being mounted in an air conduit and comprising:
a support defining a plurality of longitudinal reflector/shields defining outwardly extended edges, wherein each said reflector/shield receives a UV lamp, said lamps providing constant irradiation; anda cuff clamp having a rigid body for being clamped onto said edges and being spaced apart from each said lamp; a plurality of sensors, each said sensor being mounted to said cuff clamp so as to be in aligned communication with a respective said UV lamp for continuously sensing the UV light intensity rate thereof (sensed rate); a processor in communication with each said sensor for continuously receiving said sensed rate therefrom, said processor having in its memory a stored desired UV light intensity rate (desired rate) and providing for continuously comparing said sensed rate with said desired rate; and an indicator being in communication with said processor for indicating when a said UV lamp is producing a UV light intensity below said desired rate, wherein when said sensed rate is lesser than said desired rate, said processor signals said indicator to indicate that a said UV lamp is producing a UV light intensity below said desired rate.