FUNCTION BLOCK EXECUTION FRAMEWORK
    21.
    发明申请
    FUNCTION BLOCK EXECUTION FRAMEWORK 有权
    功能块执行框架

    公开(公告)号:US20120253482A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-04

    申请号:US13074627

    申请日:2011-03-29

    IPC分类号: G05B19/02

    摘要: A system having a function block execution framework. Function blocks may be for use in a control system design. These blocks may be selected from a library of a function block engine. Selected function blocks may be executed for operational purposes. They may be continuously executed by a processor to maintain operational status. However, since a function block engine and a resulting system of function blocks may be operated with battery power, executions of function blocks may be reduced by scheduling the executions of function blocks to times only when they are needed. That means that the processor would not necessarily have to operate continuously to maintain continual execution of the function blocks and thus could significantly reduce consumption of battery power.

    摘要翻译: 具有功能块执行框架的系统。 功能块可用于控制系统设计。 可以从功能块引擎的库中选择这些块。 可以为操作目的执行所选择的功能块。 它们可以由处理器连续执行以维持操作状态。 然而,由于功能块引擎和结果的功能块系统可以用电池电力来操作,所以功能块的执行可以通过仅在需要时将功能块的执行调度到时间来减少功能块的执行。 这意味着处理器不一定必须连续工作来维持功能块的连续执行,从而可以显着降低电池电量的消耗。

    SYSTEM LEVEL FUNCTION BLOCK ENGINE
    22.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM LEVEL FUNCTION BLOCK ENGINE 有权
    系统级功能块发动机

    公开(公告)号:US20080016493A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-17

    申请号:US11670911

    申请日:2007-02-02

    IPC分类号: G06F9/44

    摘要: A function block engine, a block execution list and a parameter and/or variable storage space being resident in a memory supporting the engine. The function block engine may execute a program according to a list of function blocks identified in the block execution list to design and construct and circuit or system. Also, the engine may provide simulation of the resultant circuit or system. The circuit or system may be transferred to a memory of another device for implementation and use as, for example, a controller. In some cases, the program may be executed from the memory. The engine may permit field programmability, configuration and simulation of the function blocks and resulting circuit or system.

    摘要翻译: 功能块引擎,块执行列表和驻留在支持引擎的存储器中的参数和/或可变存储空间。 功能块引擎可以根据块执行列表中标识的功能块列表来执行程序以设计和构造和电路或系统。 此外,发动机可以提供所得到的电路或系统的模拟。 电路或系统可以被传送到另一设备的存储器,以用于实现和用作例如控制器。 在某些情况下,程序可以从存储器执行。 发动机可以允许现场可编程性,功能块和所得到的电路或系统的配置和仿真。

    Method and apparatus for controlling humidity with an air conditioner
    23.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for controlling humidity with an air conditioner 有权
    用空调控制湿度的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050016189A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-01-27

    申请号:US10626929

    申请日:2003-07-25

    申请人: Paul Wacker

    发明人: Paul Wacker

    CPC分类号: F24F11/0008 G05D22/02

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for more effectively managing humidity of an inside space using an air conditioner are provided. In one illustrative embodiment, the system determines whether the humidity level in an inside space is above a predetermined humidity threshold, and if so, changes a control parameter such as a minimum “on” time for the air conditioner. If the humidity level in the inside space is not above the predetermined humidity threshold, the control parameter is not changed, or changed less than when the humidity level is above the predetermined humidity threshold. Rather than changing (i.e. increasing) the minimum “on” time, it is contemplated that any control parameter that increases the “on” time of the air conditioner may be used including, for example, changing (i.e. decreasing) the maximum cycle rate allowed for the air conditioner.

    摘要翻译: 提供了使用空调更有效地管理内部空间的湿度的方法和装置。 在一个说明性实施例中,系统确定内部空间中的湿度水平是否高于预定湿度阈值,如果是,则改变空调器的最小“接通”时间的控制参数。 如果内部空间中的湿度水平不高于预定湿度阈值,则控制参数不变化,或者比湿度水平高于预定湿度阈值时变化小。 可以设想,可以使用增加空调的“接通”时间的任何控制参数,而不是改变(即增加)最小“开”时间,包括例如改变(即减小)允许的最大循环速率 为空调。

    Fan coil thermostat with fan ramping
    24.
    发明授权
    Fan coil thermostat with fan ramping 有权
    风扇盘管恒温器带风扇斜坡

    公开(公告)号:US09074784B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-07

    申请号:US11833703

    申请日:2007-08-03

    IPC分类号: F24F11/053 F24F11/00 F24F1/00

    摘要: Fan coil thermostats can provide energy savings by, for example, operating a fan coil system more efficiently. Fan coil systems employing such a fan coil thermostat may be more energy efficient. A fan coil system may include a fan coil that is configured for fluid communication with a source of heated fluid and/or a source of cooled fluid, a valve that controls fluid flow through the fan coil and a fan that blows air across the fan coil. The fan coil thermostat may include a controller that implements a control algorithm that calculates an error percentage value relating to a temperature difference between the current temperature and the temperature set point. The error percentage value may include a proportional term related to the temperature difference and an integral term related to the temperature difference. The controller may regulate the fan speed in accordance with the calculated error percentage.

    摘要翻译: 风扇盘管恒温器可以通过例如更有效地操作风机盘管系统来节省能源。 采用这种风扇盘管恒温器的风扇盘管系统可能更节能。 风扇盘管系统可以包括风扇盘管,其构造成用于与加热流体源和/或冷却流体源流体连通,控制流过风扇盘管的流体的阀和将空气吹过风扇盘管的风扇 。 风扇盘管恒温器可以包括实现控制算法的控制器,该控制算法计算与当前温度和温度设定点之间的温度差相关的误差百分比值。 误差百分比值可以包括与温度差有关的比例项和与温度差相关的积分项。 控制器可以根据计算的误差百分比来调节风扇转速。

    APPROACH TO AUTOMATICALLY ENCODE APPLICATION ENUMERATION VALUES TO ENABLE REUSE OF APPLICATIONS ACROSS VARIOUS CONTROLLERS
    25.
    发明申请
    APPROACH TO AUTOMATICALLY ENCODE APPLICATION ENUMERATION VALUES TO ENABLE REUSE OF APPLICATIONS ACROSS VARIOUS CONTROLLERS 有权
    自动编写应用程序值的方法,使各种控制器的应用程序重新使用

    公开(公告)号:US20110160879A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-30

    申请号:US12650485

    申请日:2009-12-30

    IPC分类号: G05B19/05 G06F9/44

    CPC分类号: G06F8/20

    摘要: An approach to automatically encode application enumeration values to enable reuse of applications across controller of different protocols. Protocols may use different sets of enumerations to denote various application values and states. The present approach may permit defining a common set of enumerations which can be encoded automatically by a tool that enables reuse. Application designers may define enumerations to be used by the control application and the tool will automatically encode them into communication protocol specific enumeration values.

    摘要翻译: 自动编码应用程序枚举值的方法,以便跨不同协议的控制器重复使用应用程序。 协议可以使用不同的枚举集来表示各种应用程序的值和状态。 本方法可以允许定义可由可实现重用的工具自动编码的一组共同的枚举。 应用程序设计人员可以定义要由控制应用程序使用的枚举,并且该工具将自动将它们编码成通信协议特定的枚举值。

    VAV FLOW VELOCITY CALIBRATION AND BALANCING SYSTEM
    26.
    发明申请
    VAV FLOW VELOCITY CALIBRATION AND BALANCING SYSTEM 有权
    VAV流速度校准和平衡系统

    公开(公告)号:US20080004754A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-03

    申请号:US11620431

    申请日:2007-01-05

    IPC分类号: G05B13/02

    摘要: A variable velocity calibration and balancing system having a basis in a function block engine. It pertains to variable air volume systems and particularly to balancing systems as they relate to heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Balancing may be addressed using functional blocks to represent actual control and connections in an HVAC application for a variable air volume application.

    摘要翻译: 具有功能块引擎基础的可变速度校准和平衡系统。 它涉及可变风量系统,特别涉及与加热,通风和空调(HVAC)系统相关的平衡系统。 可以使用功能块来解决平衡,以表示可变风量应用的HVAC应用中的实际控制和连接。

    PDA DIAGNOSIS OF THERMOSTATS
    27.
    发明申请
    PDA DIAGNOSIS OF THERMOSTATS 有权
    PDA诊断温度计

    公开(公告)号:US20050040249A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-24

    申请号:US10643430

    申请日:2003-08-18

    摘要: A system PDA-based on line diagnostics for automatically discovering a thermostat configuration, turning off normal controller delays, temporary overriding sensor inputs and set points, and verifying proper output action including the monitoring the discharge air temperature for the resulting temperature behavior based on the equipment stages activated. The diagnosis may include the testing of sensors, set points, the fan, cooling equipment, heating equipment and the wiring connecting the controls with the fan, and the cooling and heating equipment. Problems discovered may be reported, automatically recorded and the original operating parameters may be restored.

    摘要翻译: 基于线路诊断的系统PDA,用于自动发现恒温器配置,关闭正常的控制器延迟,暂时覆盖传感器输入和设定点,以及验证正确的输出动作,包括基于设备监测所得到的温度行为的排放空气温度 阶段激活。 诊断可能包括对传感器,设定点,风扇,冷却设备,加热设备以及将控制器与风扇连接的接线以及冷却和加热设备的测试。 发现的问题可能被报告,自动记录,原始操作参数可能恢复。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE SET POINT BASED ON HUMIDITY LEVEL FOR INCREASED COMFORT
    28.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE SET POINT BASED ON HUMIDITY LEVEL FOR INCREASED COMFORT 有权
    用于调节基于湿度水平的温度设定点的方法和装置,以提高舒适度

    公开(公告)号:US20050017084A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-01-27

    申请号:US10627113

    申请日:2003-07-25

    申请人: Paul Wacker

    发明人: Paul Wacker

    CPC分类号: F24F11/30 F24F2110/20

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for using humidity level to adjust the temperature set point of an HVAC system for increased occupant comfort. In one illustrative embodiment, the temperature set point for the inside space is moved downward when the humidity of the inside space rises above a predetermined humidity set point threshold value. In warm climates, this causes the air conditioner of the HVAC system to be activated, which lowers the temperature of the inside space to a new lower temperature set point. In some embodiments, the HVAC system retains the new lower temperature set point for a predetermined time period. The predetermined time period may be dependent on a number of factors, including whether the space is expected to occupied or unoccupied.

    摘要翻译: 使用湿度水平调节暖通空调系统的温度设定点以提高乘客舒适度的方法和装置。 在一个说明性实施例中,当内部空间的湿度升高到高于预定湿度设定点阈值时,内部空间的温度设定点向下移动。 在温暖的气候条件下,这将导致HVAC系统的空调被启动,从而将内部空间的温度降至新的较低温度设定值。 在一些实施例中,HVAC系统将新的较低温度设定点保持预定时间段。 预定时间段可以取决于多个因素,包括空间是否被占用或未被占用。

    Multi-stage boiler staging and modulation control methods and controllers
    29.
    发明授权
    Multi-stage boiler staging and modulation control methods and controllers 有权
    多级锅炉分级和调制控制方法及控制器

    公开(公告)号:US07819334B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-26

    申请号:US10809115

    申请日:2004-03-25

    IPC分类号: F24D19/10 F24D3/02 F22D5/00

    摘要: Methods and devices for controlling multi-stage boiler systems. In one illustrative embodiment, the number of stages to be used is determined in a staging control sequence in response to a heating load, and in some cases, the individual stages are modulated to meet a heating load. In some embodiments, the staging control sequence may include observation of both heating load and the rate of change of the heating load. In another illustrative embodiment, the staging control compares a measured temperature to a setpoint and monitors changes in the measured temperature to make staging decisions. Various control methods are also provided to help achieve improved stability and efficiency, as desired.

    摘要翻译: 控制多级锅炉系统的方法和装置。 在一个说明性实施例中,响应于加热负载在分段控制序列中确定要使用的级数,并且在一些情况下,调节各个级以满足加热负载。 在一些实施例中,分段控制序列可以包括观察加热负载和加热负载的变化率。 在另一个说明性实施例中,分级控制将测量的温度与设定值进行比较,并监测测量温度的变化以进行分期决定。 还提供了各种控制方法以帮助实现改进的稳定性和效率。

    FAN COIL THERMOSTAT WITH FAN RAMPING
    30.
    发明申请
    FAN COIL THERMOSTAT WITH FAN RAMPING 有权
    风扇风扇风扇风扇

    公开(公告)号:US20090032235A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-02-05

    申请号:US11833703

    申请日:2007-08-03

    IPC分类号: F24F11/053

    摘要: Fan coil thermostats can provide energy savings by, for example, operating a fan coil system more efficiently. Fan coil systems employing such a fan coil thermostat may be more energy efficient. A fan coil system may include a fan coil that is configured for fluid communication with a source of heated fluid and/or a source of cooled fluid, a valve that controls fluid flow through the fan coil and a fan that blows air across the fan coil. The fan coil thermostat may include a controller that implements a control algorithm that calculates an error percentage value relating to a temperature difference between the current temperature and the temperature set point. The error percentage value may include a proportional term related to the temperature difference and an integral term related to the temperature difference. The controller may regulate the fan speed in accordance with the calculated error percentage.

    摘要翻译: 风扇盘管恒温器可以通过例如更有效地操作风机盘管系统来节省能源。 采用这种风扇盘管恒温器的风扇盘管系统可能更节能。 风扇盘管系统可以包括风扇盘管,其构造成用于与加热流体源和/或冷却流体源流体连通,控制流过风扇盘管的流体的阀和将空气吹过风扇盘管的风扇 。 风扇盘管恒温器可以包括实现控制算法的控制器,该控制算法计算与当前温度和温度设定点之间的温度差相关的误差百分比值。 误差百分比值可以包括与温度差有关的比例项和与温度差相关的积分项。 控制器可以根据计算的误差百分比来调节风扇转速。