公开(公告)号：US07602080B1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-13

申请号：US12411317

申请日：2009-03-25

Applicant: Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi

Inventor： Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi

IPC: H02J1/00

CPC classification number: H02J3/38 ,  H02J3/385 ,  Y02E10/58 ,  Y10T307/313 ,  Y10T307/32 ,  Y10T307/685 ,  Y10T307/696

Abstract: Systems and methods to balance currents among a plurality of photovoltaic units connected in series. In aspect, a management unit is coupled between a photovoltaic energy production unit and a string of energy production units. The management unit has an energy storage element (e.g., a capacitor) connected to the photovoltaic energy production unit. The management unit further has a switch to selectively couple to the energy storage element and the photovoltaic energy production unit to the string. The management unit allows the current in the string to be larger than the current in the photovoltaic energy production unit.

Abstract translation: 在串联连接的多个光电单元之间平衡电流的系统和方法。 在一方面，管理单元耦合在光伏能量产生单元和一排能量产生单元之间。 管理单元具有连接到光伏能量产生单元的能量存储元件（例如，电容器）。 管理单元还具有选择性地将能量存储元件和光伏能量产生单元耦合到串的开关。 管理单元允许串中的电流大于光伏能量生产单元中的电流。

公开(公告)号：US09312697B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-12

申请号：US12628997

申请日：2009-12-01

Applicant: Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi ,  Dan Kikinis

Inventor： Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi ,  Dan Kikinis

IPC: H02J3/38

CPC classification number: H02S40/34 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H05F3/02 ,  Y02E10/563

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for removing charge buildup/leakage from solar modules. A discharge controller may be coupled between a solar module and a string bus of a solar array. The discharge controller may be configured to disconnect the solar module from the string bus, and to connect a grounded frame to solar cells of the solar module. Since the grounded frame of the solar module may be grounded, connecting the grounded frame and the solar cells allows charge buildup/leakage to discharge into ground.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于消除太阳能组件的电荷累积/泄漏的系统和方法。 放电控制器可以耦合在太阳能模块和太阳能阵列的串总线之间。 放电控制器可以被配置为将太阳能模块与串总线断开，并将接地框架连接到太阳能模块的太阳能电池。 由于太阳能模块的接地框架可能接地，因此连接接地框架和太阳能电池可以使电荷积聚/泄漏放电到地面。

公开(公告)号：US08823218B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-02

申请号：US13092783

申请日：2011-04-22

Applicant: Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi ,  James Bickford

Inventor： Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi ,  James Bickford

IPC: G05F3/06

CPC classification number: H02S50/00 ,  G01R31/00 ,  H01L31/02021 ,  H02J3/385 ,  H02S50/10 ,  H04B2203/5458 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: A system and method for automated shutdown, disconnect, or power reduction of solar panels. A system of solar panels includes one or more master management units (MMUs) and one or more local management units (LMUs). The MMUs are in communication with the LMUs with the MMUs and LMUs “handshaking” when the system is in operation. The MMUs are connected to one or more controllers which in turn are connected to emergency detection sensors. Upon a sensor detection of an emergency, the associated MMU is notified which in turn instructs associated LMUs to take appropriate action. In the event that communication with the MMUs has been cut off, the LMUs take the initiative to shutdown, disconnect, or reduce the output of associated string(s) of solar panels.

Abstract translation: 一种用于太阳能电池板自动关闭，断开或降低功率的系统和方法。 太阳能电池板系统包括一个或多个主管理单元（MMU）和一个或多个本地管理单元（LMU）。 当系统运行时，MMU与LMU和LMU“握手”与LMU通信。 MMU连接到一个或多个控制器，这些控制器又连接到紧急检测传感器。 在对紧急情况进行传感器检测时，通知相关联的MMU，其又指示相关联的LMU采取适当的动作。 如果与MMU的通信已被切断，LMU将主动关闭，断开或减少相关联的太阳能电池板的输出。

公开(公告)号：US20130026840A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-31

申请号：US13346482

申请日：2012-01-09

Applicant: Shmuel Arditi ,  Ron Hadar ,  Jeff Krisa ,  James Bickford

Inventor： Shmuel Arditi ,  Ron Hadar ,  Jeff Krisa ,  James Bickford

IPC: H02J1/00

CPC classification number: H02J3/385 ,  H02J1/10 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J13/0003 ,  H02M1/08 ,  H02M1/44 ,  H02M7/44 ,  H02M2001/0009 ,  H02M2001/007 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E40/72 ,  Y04S10/123 ,  Y10T307/685

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for configuring and managing solar panels to form strings of photovoltaic energy generators with improved performance and reduced cost. The photovoltaic energy generators are connected via one or more combined local management units (CLMUs), each having a plurality of direct current converters connected to and configured to receive direct current power from a respective solar panel. A controller unit shared by the CLMU's direct current converters is utilized to separately control the operation of each converter such that the power extracted from the solar panels is maximized. A communications unit coupled with the controller unit is utilized to facilitate communications between the controller unit and a system unit remote from the CLMU to report measurements and receive control signals.

Abstract translation: 用于配置和管理太阳能电池板以形成具有改进的性能并降低成本的太阳能发电机串的装置和方法。 光伏能量发生器通过一个或多个组合的本地管理单元（CLMU）连接，每个组合的本地管理单元（CLMU）具有连接到并被配置为从相应的太阳能电池板接收直流电力的多个直流电转换器。 利用CLMU的直流转换器共享的控制器单元来分别控制每个转换器的操作，使从太阳能电池板提取的功率最大化。 与控制器单元耦合的通信单元用于促进控制器单元与远离CLMU的系统单元之间的通信以报告测量和接收控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US08271103B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-18

申请号：US12113613

申请日：2008-05-01

Applicant: Lawrence Hendler ,  Stela Diamant Lazarovich ,  Ron Hadar ,  Nouna Kettaneh ,  Uzi Levami ,  Dmitry Perlroizen

Inventor： Lawrence Hendler ,  Stela Diamant Lazarovich ,  Ron Hadar ,  Nouna Kettaneh ,  Uzi Levami ,  Dmitry Perlroizen

IPC: G05B13/02 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F17/18 ,  G06F11/30 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/41875 ,  G05B2219/32201 ,  G05B2219/42001 ,  G05B2219/45031

Abstract: A system and computer-implemented method for creating a new model or updating a previously-created model based on a template are described. A template is generated from a previously-created model. The previously-created model specifies a set of parameters associated with a manufacturing process, a process tool or chamber. Variables associated with the manufacturing process are acquired, monitored, and analyzed. A statistical analysis (or multivariate statistical analysis) is employed to analyze the monitored variables and the set of parameters. When any of the monitored variables satisfy a threshold condition, a new model is created or the parameters of the previously-created model are updated, adjusted, or modified based on the template and the monitored variables. A user interface facilitating communication between a user and the systems and display of information is also described.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于创建新模型或基于模板更新先前创建的模型的系统和计算机实现的方法。 从先前创建的模型生成模板。 先前创建的模型指定与制造过程，过程工具或室相关联的一组参数。 获取，监测和分析与制造过程相关的变量。 采用统计分析（或多变量统计分析）来分析监测变量和参数集。 当任何受监视的变量满足阈值条件时，将根据模板和监视变量创建新模型或先前创建的模型的参数进行更新，调整或修改。 还描述了便于用户和系统之间的通信以及信息显示的用户界面。

公开(公告)号：US20110061713A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12948614

申请日：2010-11-17

Applicant: Earl G. Powell ,  Ron Hadar ,  Dan Kikinis ,  Shmuel Arditi

Inventor： Earl G. Powell ,  Ron Hadar ,  Dan Kikinis ,  Shmuel Arditi

IPC: H01L31/05

CPC classification number: H01L31/02021 ,  H02S40/34 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods to reduce safety risks associated with photovoltaic systems by providing a safety switch on a photovoltaic panel. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic panel includes: at least one photovoltaic cell; a connector to output energy from the photovoltaic panel; and a switch coupled between the at least one photovoltaic cell and the connector. The switch is configured to disconnect the at least one photovoltaic cell from the connector during installation of the photovoltaic panel, and to connect the at least one photovoltaic cell with the connector after installation of the photovoltaic panel.

Abstract translation: 通过在光伏面板上提供安全开关来降低与光伏系统相关的安全隐患的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，光伏面板包括：至少一个光伏电池; 从光伏面板输出能量的连接器; 以及耦合在所述至少一个光伏电池和所述连接器之间的开关。 开关被配置成在安装光伏面板期间将至少一个光伏电池与连接器断开，并且在安装光伏面板之后将该至少一个光伏电池与连接器连接。

公开(公告)号：US09431825B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US13346482

申请日：2012-01-09

Applicant: Shmuel Arditi ,  Ron Hadar ,  Jeff Krisa ,  James Bickford

Inventor： Shmuel Arditi ,  Ron Hadar ,  Jeff Krisa ,  James Bickford

IPC: H02J1/00 ,  H02J1/10 ,  H02J3/38 ,  H02J13/00 ,  H02M1/00

CPC classification number: H02J3/385 ,  H02J1/10 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J13/0003 ,  H02M1/08 ,  H02M1/44 ,  H02M7/44 ,  H02M2001/0009 ,  H02M2001/007 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E40/72 ,  Y04S10/123 ,  Y10T307/685

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for configuring and managing solar panels to form strings of photovoltaic energy generators with improved performance and reduced cost. The photovoltaic energy generators are connected via one or more combined local management units (CLMUs), each having a plurality of direct current converters connected to and configured to receive direct current power from a respective solar panel. A controller unit shared by the CLMU's direct current converters is utilized to separately control the operation of each converter such that the power extracted from the solar panels is maximized. A communications unit coupled with the controller unit is utilized to facilitate communications between the controller unit and a system unit remote from the CLMU to report measurements and receive control signals.

Abstract translation: 用于配置和管理太阳能电池板以形成具有改进的性能并降低成本的太阳能发电机串的装置和方法。 光伏能量发生器通过一个或多个组合的本地管理单元（CLMU）连接，每个组合的本地管理单元（CLMU）具有连接到并被配置为从相应的太阳能电池板接收直流电力的多个直流电转换器。 利用CLMU的直流转换器共享的控制器单元来分别控制每个转换器的操作，使从太阳能电池板提取的功率最大化。 与控制器单元耦合的通信单元用于促进控制器单元与远离CLMU的系统单元之间的通信以报告测量和接收控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US09368965B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US13418279

申请日：2012-03-12

Applicant: Shmuel Arditi ,  Ron Hadar

Inventor： Shmuel Arditi ,  Ron Hadar

IPC: H02J1/00 ,  H02J1/10 ,  H02J3/38 ,  H02J13/00

CPC classification number: H02J3/385 ,  H02J1/10 ,  H02J3/383 ,  H02J13/0003 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E40/72 ,  Y04S10/123 ,  Y10T307/50 ,  Y10T307/707

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for configuring and managing solar panels to form strings of photovoltaic energy generators with improved performance and reduced cost. The photovoltaic energy generators are connected via one or more combined local management units (CLMUs), each having a plurality of direct current converters connected to and configured to receive direct current power from a respective solar panel. A controller unit shared by the CLMU's direct current converters is utilized to separately control the operation of each converter such that the power extracted from the solar panels is maximized. A communications unit coupled with the controller unit is utilized to facilitate communications between the controller unit and a system unit remote from the CLMU to report measurements and receive control signals.

Abstract translation: 用于配置和管理太阳能电池板以形成具有改进的性能并降低成本的太阳能发电机串的装置和方法。 光伏能量发生器通过一个或多个组合的本地管理单元（CLMU）连接，每个组合的本地管理单元（CLMU）具有连接到并被配置为从相应的太阳能电池板接收直流电力的多个直流电转换器。 利用CLMU的直流转换器共享的控制器单元来分别控制每个转换器的操作，使从太阳能电池板提取的功率最大化。 与控制器单元耦合的通信单元用于促进控制器单元与远离CLMU的系统单元之间的通信以报告测量和接收控制信号。

公开(公告)号：US08933321B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US12628977

申请日：2009-12-01

Applicant: Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi

Inventor： Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi

IPC: H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/02

CPC classification number: H02S50/10 ,  H01L31/02021 ,  H01L31/052 ,  H02S40/32 ,  H02S40/34 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for automatically or remotely rendering a solar array safe during an emergency or maintenance. A watchdog unit is disclosed for monitoring a signal from a central controller. If the signal is lost, interrupted, or becomes irregular, or if a shutdown signal is received, then the watchdog unit can shutdown one or more solar modules. Shutting down a solar module can mean disconnecting it from a power bus of the solar array or lowering the solar module voltage to a safe level.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在紧急或维护期间自动或远程地呈现太阳能阵列安全的系统和方法。 公开了一种用于监测来自中央控制器的信号的看门狗单元。 如果信号丢失，中断或变得不规则，或者如果接收到关闭信号，则看门狗单元可以关闭一个或多个太阳能模块。 关闭太阳能模块可能意味着将其与太阳能阵列的电源总线断开或将太阳能电池模块电压降至安全水平。

公开(公告)号：US08274172B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-25

申请号：US13357331

申请日：2012-01-24

Applicant: Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi ,  Maxym Makhota

Inventor： Ron Hadar ,  Shmuel Arditi ,  Maxym Makhota

IPC: H02J1/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/02021 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10T307/685 ,  Y10T307/696

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for regulating or limiting the voltage output from solar modules connected in series such that the voltage on a string bus connecting those solar modules does not exceed regulatory or safety limitations. This can be accomplished via a controller, local management units (for downconverting solar module voltage output), or a combination of the two.