System and Method for Enhanced Watch Dog in Solar Panel Installations
    22.
    发明申请
    System and Method for Enhanced Watch Dog in Solar Panel Installations 有权
    太阳能电池板安装中增强型观察狗的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110218687A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-08

    申请号:US13092783

    申请日:2011-04-22

    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。

    Apparatuses and methods to reduce safety risks associated with photovoltaic systems
    23.
    发明授权
    Apparatuses and methods to reduce safety risks associated with photovoltaic systems 有权
    减少与光伏系统相关的安全隐患的设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07884278B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-08

    申请号:US12254780

    申请日:2008-10-20

    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。

    Apparatuses and methods to reduce safety risks associated with photovoltaic systems
    24.
    发明授权
    Apparatuses and methods to reduce safety risks associated with photovoltaic systems 有权
    减少与光伏系统相关的安全隐患的设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07807919B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-05

    申请号:US12366597

    申请日:2009-02-05

    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。

    Failsafe switching of intelligent controller method and device
    25.
    发明授权
    Failsafe switching of intelligent controller method and device 有权
    智能控制器方法和装置故障安全切换

    公开(公告)号:US07219255B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-15

    申请号:US10948085

    申请日:2004-09-23

    CPC classification number: G05B9/03

    Abstract: The present invention relates to control of and data collection from sensors associated with tools. In particular, it relates to using a controller to mediate communications among a tool, sensors associated with the tool and data users, such as a host system or distributed processors. Particular aspects of the present invention are described in the claims, specification and drawings.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及与工具相关的传感器的控制和数据收集。 特别地,它涉及使用控制器来调解工具之间的通信,与工具相关联的传感器和诸如主机系统或分布式处理器的数据用户之间的通信。 在权利要求书,说明书和附图中描述了本发明的特定方面。

    Enhanced System and Method for String-Balancing
    27.
    发明申请
    Enhanced System and Method for String-Balancing 有权
    增强的字符串平衡系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130026842A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-31

    申请号:US13418279

    申请日:2012-03-12

    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。

    AUTOMATED MODEL BUILDING AND MODEL UPDATING
    28.
    发明申请
    AUTOMATED MODEL BUILDING AND MODEL UPDATING 审中-公开
    自动模型建筑和模型更新

    公开(公告)号:US20120303142A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-29

    申请号:US13568881

    申请日:2012-08-07

    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。

    Systems and Methods for an Identification Protocol Between a Local Controller and a Master Controller
    29.
    发明申请
    Systems and Methods for an Identification Protocol Between a Local Controller and a Master Controller 有权
    本地控制器和主控制器之间的识别协议的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120215367A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-23

    申请号:US13460545

    申请日:2012-04-30

    Abstract: Systems and methods for local and master management units in a photovoltaic energy system. In one embodiment, a method implemented in a computer system includes sending a first identification code from a local management unit to a master management unit. The first identification code is associated with the first local management unit, and the local management unit controls a solar module. An authentication of the first identification code is received from the master management unit. In response to receiving the authentication, active operation of the local management unit is continued (e.g., for a set time period).

    Abstract translation: 光伏能源系统中的本地和主管理单位的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,在计算机系统中实现的方法包括将第一识别码从本地管理单元发送到主管理单元。 第一识别码与第一本地管理单元相关联,并且本地管理单元控制太阳能模块。 从主管理单元接收到第一识别码的认证。 响应于接收到认证,继续本地管理单元的主动操作(例如,设定的时间段)。

    Systems and Method for Limiting Maximum Voltage in Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation Systems
    30.
    发明申请
    Systems and Method for Limiting Maximum Voltage in Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation Systems 有权
    限制太阳能光伏发电系统最大电压的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120119584A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-17

    申请号:US13357331

    申请日:2012-01-24

    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.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于调节或限制串联连接的太阳能模块的电压输出的装置和方法,使得连接这些太阳能模块的串总线上的电压不超过监管或安全限制。 这可以通过控制器,本地管理单元(用于下变频太阳能模块电压输出)或两者的组合来实现。

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