摘要:
A method for locally controlling at least two signal lamps (3, 3') for traffic applications, the method comprising: i) defining a desired rms current value for at least one of the signal lamps (3, 3'); j) measuring the actual rms current value within the same signal lamp (3, 3'); k) comparing the actual rms current value with the desired rms current value and evaluating a correction current value; l) adjusting the current to the desired rms current value by means of a control circuit (2, 2'), wherein the control circuit (2, 2') is powered by a constant voltage source, is characterized in that steps a) through d) are carried out for each signal lamp (3, 3') separately, wherein for each signal lamp (3, 3') a pulse width modulated signal is generated according to the desired rms current values independently of the adjustment of the current values of the other signal lamps (3, 3'), and wherein the polarity of the PWM-signal is modulated. Thereby safe control of signal incandescent lamps operated with low voltage in a short distance from the signal can be realized while the durability (lifetime) of signal lamps can be increased.