Patent ID: 8455836
Filing Date: 2013-06-04
Classification: G01J,H05B

Abstract:
1. A sensor system for constantly monitoring an irradiance level of a UV lamp and for being operated by power from a sensor thereof, wherein the UV lamp is powered by a ballast, comprising: a) an electronic assembly; b) a current sensor; c) a UV sensor; d) a voltage comparator; and e) a display; wherein said current sensor is disposed on said assembly; wherein said current sensor is for picking-up current from said ballast, and in response thereto, powers said voltage comparator; wherein said UV sensor is for picking-up the irradiance from the UV lamp; wherein said voltage comparator is disposed in said electronic assembly; wherein said voltage comparator is in electronic communication with said current sensor; wherein said voltage comparator is in electronic communication with said UV sensor; wherein said voltage comparator is powered by said current sensor; wherein said voltage comparator compares voltage from said UV sensor to a predetermined value; wherein said display is in electronic communication with said voltage comparator; and wherein said display indicates result of comparison of said voltage comparator, to thereby determine status of the UV lamp.