Abstract: A light system is provided. The light system includes: (a) a lamp head assembly, the lamp head assembly including (i) driver circuits, and (ii) a cooling system; and (b) a replaceable assembly connected to the lamp head assembly, the replaceable assembly including (i) a plurality of light producing elements, (ii) a cooling structure for receiving a cooling fluid from the cooling system, the plurality of light producing elements being supported by the cooling structure, and (iii) a reflector for receiving light from the plurality of light producing elements. The replaceable assembly is separable, as a single assembly, from the lamp head assembly.

Abstract: An irradiation system is provided. The irradiation system includes a plurality of LED arrays, each of the LED arrays including a plurality of LED light producing elements. The irradiation system also includes a target area, the target area being adapted to receive light energy from each of the plurality of LED arrays. The plurality of LED arrays are positioned with respect to one another such that they surround the target area of the irradiation system.

Abstract: An ultraviolet LED array is provided. The ultraviolet LED array includes a heatsink. The heatsink includes (i) a base heatsink element, and (ii) a thick film layer applied to the base heatsink element. The ultraviolet LED array also includes a plurality of ultraviolet LED elements coupled directly to the thick film layer of the heatsink.

Abstract: A lighting system is provided. The lighting system includes: a plurality of light producing elements, the plurality of light producing elements being arranged in an array including a plurality of branches connected in an electrically parallel configuration with respect to one another, each of the plurality of branches including a plurality of the light producing elements arranged in an electrically series configuration with respect to one another; a plurality of driver circuits, each of the plurality of driver circuits providing electrical energy to a respective one of the plurality of branches; and a processor for detecting failure of one or more of the light producing elements, and adjusting electrical energy provided by at least one of the plurality of driver circuits based on the detection of the failure of the one or more light producing elements.

Abstract: A light system is provided. The light system includes: (a) a lamp head assembly, the lamp head assembly including (i) driver circuits, and (ii) a cooling system; and (b) a replaceable assembly connected to the lamp head assembly, the replaceable assembly including (i) a plurality of light producing elements, (ii) a cooling structure for receiving a cooling fluid from the cooling system, the plurality of light producing elements being supported by the cooling structure, and (iii) a reflector for receiving light from the plurality of light producing elements. The replaceable assembly is separable, as a single assembly, from the lamp head assembly.

Abstract: An ultraviolet LED array is provided. The ultraviolet LED array includes a heatsink. The heatsink includes (i) a base heatsink element, and (ii) a thick film layer applied to the base heatsink element. The ultraviolet LED array also includes a plurality of ultraviolet LED elements coupled directly to the thick film layer of the heatsink.

Abstract: A lamp is provided. The lamp includes a transparent envelope for emitting light, and an RFID tag coupled to a portion of the transparent envelope.

Abstract: A lamp head assembly is provided. The lamp head assembly includes a plurality of arrays of light producing elements; a driver circuit configured to provide energy to each of the plurality of arrays; and a microprocessor for controlling operation of the driver circuit.

Abstract: A manifold assembly for distribution of a cooling fluid configured for use with a light source is provided. The manifold assembly includes a fluid manifold for providing a cooling fluid to a lamp head assembly of the light source, at least one sensor for sensing at least one characteristic of the cooling fluid in the fluid manifold, and a microprocessor for receiving information related to the at least one characteristic from the at least one sensor.

Abstract: A lamp head assembly is provided. The lamp head assembly includes a plurality of arrays of light producing elements; a driver circuit configured to provide energy to each of the plurality of arrays; and a microprocessor for controlling operation of the driver circuit.

Abstract: A manifold assembly for distribution of a cooling fluid configured for use with a light source is provided. The manifold assembly includes a fluid manifold for providing a cooling fluid to a lamp head assembly of the light source, at least one sensor for sensing at least one characteristic of the cooling fluid in the fluid manifold, and a microprocessor for receiving information related to the at least one characteristic from the at least one sensor.

Abstract: An “intelligent” UV curing assembly is disclosed. The “intelligent” assembly permits automated monitoring of performance parameters, part lifetime, and inventory control of internal parts. The “intelligent” assembly includes an on lamp microprocessor. The on lamp microprocessor may be configured to recognize the internal parts, record accumulated working time of each part, and sample and process data from the plurality of “intelligent” sensors.

Abstract: An “intelligent” UV curing assembly is disclosed. The “intelligent” assembly permits automated monitoring of performance parameters, part lifetime, and inventory control of internal parts. The “intelligent” assembly includes an on lamp microprocessor. The on lamp microprocessor may be configured to recognize the internal parts, record accumulated working time of each part, and sample and process data from the plurality of “intelligent” sensors.