公开(公告)号：US09540770B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14497057

申请日：2014-09-25

Applicant: Honeywell ASCa Inc.

Inventor： Cristian Andronic

IPC: D21F7/06 ,  D21G9/00 ,  G01D11/30 ,  G01N33/34 ,  G01N21/89 ,  D21F7/00 ,  G01D11/00

CPC classification number: D21F7/00 ,  D21F7/06 ,  D21G9/00 ,  G01D11/00 ,  G01N21/89 ,  G01N33/34 ,  G01N33/346 ,  G01N2021/8909

Abstract: A system includes at least one common support configured to span at least a width of a web of material in a manufacturing or processing system. The system also includes multiple sensor heads each configured to move independently along at least part of the at least one common support. The sensor heads can be configured to move simultaneously along the at least one common support, and at least one controller can be configured to control movement of the sensor heads so that the sensor heads do not contact one another. Each sensor head could include one or more sensors configured to measure one or more characteristics of the web. Different sensor heads could include different types of sensors. The sensor heads can be configured to move in non-overlapping patterns over or under the web. Different sensor heads can be configured to move at different speeds.

Abstract translation: 一种系统包括至少一个公共支撑件，其构造成跨越制造或处理系统中的材料幅材的至少一个宽度。 该系统还包括多个传感器头，每个传感器头被配置为沿至少一个共同支撑件的至少一部分独立地移动。 传感器头可以被构造成沿着至少一个公共支撑件同时移动，并且至少一个控制器可被配置成控制传感器头的运动，使得传感器头不彼此接触。 每个传感器头可以包括配置成测量幅材的一个或多个特性的一个或多个传感器。 不同的传感器头可以包括不同类型的传感器。 传感器头可以被配置为以非重叠的图案在网上或下方移动。 不同的传感器头可以配置为以不同的速度移动。

公开(公告)号：US20160357162A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：US14729930

申请日：2015-06-03

Applicant: Honeywell ASCa Inc.

Inventor： Ning He ,  Dawei Shi ,  Michael Forbes ,  Johan U. Backstrom ,  Tongwen Chen

IPC: G05B13/04 ,  G05B15/02

CPC classification number: G05B13/047 ,  G05B13/04 ,  G05B13/042 ,  G05B13/048 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B17/02 ,  G06F17/10

Abstract: A method includes obtaining information identifying (i) uncertainties associated with multiple time-domain parameters of a model and (ii) time-domain performance specifications for a model-based industrial process controller. The model mathematically represents a MIMO industrial process. The method also includes generating multiple tuning parameters for the controller based on the uncertainties and the time-domain performance specifications. The tuning parameters include vectors of tuning parameters associated with the controller, and each vector includes values associated with different outputs of the industrial process. The time-domain parameters could include a process gain, a time constant, and a time delay for each input-output pair of the model. The time-domain performance specifications could include requirements related to worst-case overshoots, settling times, and total variations. The uncertainties could be specified as intervals in which the time-domain parameters lie.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括获得识别（i）与模型的多个时域参数相关联的不确定性的信息，以及（ii）基于模型的工业过程控制器的时域性能规范。 该模型在数学上表示MIMO工业过程。 该方法还包括基于不确定性和时域性能规范为控制器生成多个调谐参数。 调谐参数包括与控制器相关联的调谐参数的向量，并且每个向量包括与工业过程的不同输出相关联的值。 时域参数可以包括模型的每个输入 - 输出对的过程增益，时间常数和时间延迟。 时域性能规格可能包括与最坏情况超调，建立时间和总体变化有关的要求。 不确定性可以被指定为时域参数所在的时间间隔。

公开(公告)号：US09796274B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US13900190

申请日：2013-05-22

Applicant: HONEYWELL ASCa, Inc.

Inventor： Cristian Andronic ,  Michael J. Wardas ,  Jeffrey D. Austin ,  Ronald E. Beselt ,  Stuart James Heath ,  Bradley Humble

IPC: G01L5/04 ,  B60L5/38 ,  G01N37/00 ,  G01N33/34 ,  G01N21/86

CPC classification number: B60L5/38 ,  G01N21/3559 ,  G01N33/346 ,  G01N37/00 ,  G01N2021/8663

Abstract: An apparatus includes a chassis configured to move back and forth along multiple rails. The apparatus also includes electrical contacts configured to form electrical connections to the rails. The apparatus further includes a power converter/conditioner configured to receive power from the rails via the electrical contacts and to convert the power into a different form and/or condition the power. In addition, the apparatus includes one or more sensors configured to measure at least one characteristic of a material, where the one or more sensors are configured to operate using the power from the power converter/conditioner. The electrical contacts could touch the rails and receive the power directly from the rails. The electrical contacts could also touch rail contacts and receive the power indirectly from the rails via the rail contacts.

公开(公告)号：US09354090B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US13900144

申请日：2013-05-22

Applicant: HONEYWELL ASCa, Inc.

Inventor： Ronald E. Beselt ,  Cristian Andronic ,  Michael J. Wardas ,  Stuart James Heath ,  Bradley Humble

IPC: G01D11/30 ,  G01N21/89 ,  D21G9/00

CPC classification number: G01D11/30 ,  D21G9/0009 ,  G01N21/8901

Abstract: A system includes a frame having multiple separate supports and multiple flexible rails. Each support is configured to be secured in a position apart from another support, and each flexible rail is configured to be coupled to the supports and placed under tension. The system also includes a sensor head configured to be mounted on the rails and to move back and forth along the rails. The sensor head is substantially self-contained and configured to receive operating power over the rails. The frame may further include a tensioned member configured to be coupled to the supports, and the sensor head can be configured to move back and forth using the tensioned member. The sensor head can be self-contained in that the sensor head does not push and pull any wiring assembly during movement along the rails.

Abstract translation: 一种系统包括具有多个单独的支撑件和多个柔性导轨的框架。 每个支撑件被构造成被固定在与另一个支撑件分开的位置中，并且每个柔性导轨构造成联接到支撑件并且处于张力下。 该系统还包括被配置为安装在轨道上并沿轨道前后移动的传感器头。 传感器头基本上是独立的并被配置成在轨道上接收操作电力。 框架还可以包括构造成联接到支撑件的张紧构件，并且传感器头可以构造成使用张紧构件来回移动。 传感器头可以是独立的，因为传感器头沿着轨道移动时不会推动和拉动任何接线组件。

公开(公告)号：US20160123773A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-05

申请号：US14579978

申请日：2014-12-22

Applicant: Honeywell ASCa Inc.

Inventor： Ronald E. Beselt

IPC: G01D5/20 ,  G01R35/00

CPC classification number: G01R35/005 ,  D21G9/0009 ,  G01B7/003 ,  G01B7/14 ,  G01B2210/58 ,  G01D5/147 ,  G01N33/346

Abstract: A gap and displacement magnetic sensor system for scanner heads in paper machines or other systems includes a multiple-sensor assembly. The multiple-sensor assembly includes multiple magnetic field orientation sensors configured to capture measurements of a magnetic field in order to identify (i) a displacement of first and second scanning sensor heads in a first direction, and (ii) a gap separation of the first and second scanning sensor heads in a second direction, and (iii) a displacement of the first and second scanning sensor heads in a third direction. At least one of the magnetic field orientation sensors is disposed offset from a centerline of the magnetic field such that an output from the at least one magnetic field orientation sensor indicates a combination of the gap separation and the displacement in either the first direction or the third direction.

Abstract translation: 用于造纸机或其他系统中的扫描头的间隙和位移磁传感器系统包括多传感器组件。 多传感器组件包括多个磁场取向传感器，其被配置为捕获磁场的测量值，以便识别（i）第一和第二扫描传感器头在第一方向上的位移，以及（ii）第一和第二扫描传感器头的间隙间隔 和第二扫描传感器头沿第二方向，以及（iii）第一和第二扫描传感器头在第三方向上的位移。 磁场取向传感器中的至少一个被设置为偏离磁场的中心线，使得来自至少一个磁场取向传感器的输出指示在第一方向或第三方向上的间隙分离和位移的组合 方向。

公开(公告)号：US09264162B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US13900738

申请日：2013-05-23

Applicant: HONEYWELL ASCa, Inc.

Inventor： Gertjan Hofman ,  Sudhir Thalore

IPC: H04J3/06 ,  G01D9/00

CPC classification number: H04J3/0661 ,  G01D9/00 ,  G01D9/28 ,  H04J3/0667

Abstract: A method includes wirelessly transmitting one or more messages to a sensor assembly in order to synchronize a clock of the sensor assembly. The method also includes wirelessly receiving multiple sensor measurements of a characteristic of a web of material from the sensor assembly. The method further includes receiving timestamps and position data associated with the sensor measurements. In addition, the method includes correlating the sensor measurements, timestamps, and position data. The sensor measurements from the sensor assembly could be timestamped, and the position data could include timestamped position data. The timestamped position data could be received from a source other than the sensor assembly. The method can further include generating a cross direction profile of the web of material using the sensor measurements, timestamps, and positions.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括将一个或多个消息无线发送到传感器组件，以便同步传感器组件的时钟。 该方法还包括无线地接收来自传感器组件的材料网的特性的多个传感器测量。 该方法还包括接收与传感器测量相关联的时间戳和位置数据。 此外，该方法包括关联传感器测量，时间戳和位置数据。 来自传感器组件的传感器测量可以是时间戳的，并且位置数据可以包括时间戳位置数据。 可以从除传感器组件之外的源接收时间戳位置数据。 该方法还可以包括使用传感器测量，时间戳和位置来产生材料幅材的横向分布。

公开(公告)号：US20140345376A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-27

申请号：US13900190

申请日：2013-05-22

Applicant: HONEYWELL ASCA, INC.

Inventor： Cristian Andronic ,  Michael J. Wardas ,  Jeffrey D. Austin ,  Ronald E. Beselt ,  Stuart James Heath ,  Bradley Humble

IPC: B60L5/38 ,  G01N37/00

CPC classification number: B60L5/38 ,  G01N21/3559 ,  G01N33/346 ,  G01N37/00 ,  G01N2021/8663

Abstract: An apparatus includes a chassis configured to move back and forth along multiple rails. The apparatus also includes electrical contacts configured to form electrical connections to the rails. The apparatus further includes a power converter/conditioner configured to receive power from the rails via the electrical contacts and to convert the power into a different form and/or condition the power. In addition, the apparatus includes one or more sensors configured to measure at least one characteristic of a material, where the one or more sensors are configured to operate using the power from the power converter/conditioner. The electrical contacts could touch the rails and receive the power directly from the rails. The electrical contacts could also touch rail contacts and receive the power indirectly from the rails via the rail contacts.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括被配置为沿着多个轨道前后移动的底架。 该装置还包括被配置为形成到轨道的电连接的电触头。 该装置还包括功率转换器/调节器，其被配置为经由电触点从轨道接收功率并且将功率转换成不同的形式和/或调节功率。 另外，该装置包括配置成测量材料的至少一种特性的一个或多个传感器，其中一个或多个传感器被配置为使用来自功率转换器/调节器的功率进行操作。 电触点可以接触导轨，并从导轨直接接收电力。 电触点也可以触摸导轨触点，并通过导轨触点从导轨间接接收电力。

公开(公告)号：US09787075B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US13874445

申请日：2013-04-30

Applicant: Honeywell ASCa Inc.

Inventor： Bradley Humble

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  H02G11/00 ,  B65G17/20

CPC classification number: H02G11/006 ,  A61B6/4464 ,  A61B6/56 ,  B65G17/20

Abstract: An apparatus includes a cable track configured to be coupled to a moveable object and to be pushed and pulled by the movable object without buckling. The cable track is also configured to transport at least one signal or material to or from the moveable object. The cable track has a curved profile. A cross-section of the cable track showing a height, a width, and a thickness of the cable track can have a “(” shape. The cable track can be configured to be bent in order to create a “U” bend in the cable track, and the cable track can be configured to be pushed and pulled without buckling to change a location of the “U” bend along the cable track. The cable track can be configured to change shape repeatedly between a “J” shape and a “U” shape.

公开(公告)号：US09557724B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US13907495

申请日：2013-05-31

Applicant: HONEYWELL ASCa, Inc.

Inventor： Danlei Chu ,  Michael Forbes ,  Johan U. Backstrom

IPC: G05B13/02 ,  G05B13/04 ,  G05B11/42

CPC classification number: G05B13/048 ,  G05B11/42

Abstract: A method includes obtaining a reference tracking performance ratio and a disturbance rejection performance ratio associated with a model predictive control (MPC) controller. The method also includes filtering an output target signal for the controller using a first filter based on the reference tracking performance ratio. The method further includes filtering a feedback signal for the controller using a second filter based on the disturbance rejection performance ratio. The filters can provide two degrees of freedom for tuning reference tracking and disturbance rejection operations of the controller. The reference tracking operation of the controller and the disturbance rejection operation of the controller can be independently tunable. The reference tracking performance ratio can control how aggressively the controller responds to a change in the output target signal. The disturbance rejection performance ratio can control how aggressively the controller responds to a disturbance in the feedback signal.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括获得与模型预测控制（MPC）控制器相关联的参考跟踪性能比和干扰抑制性能比。 该方法还包括基于参考跟踪性能比使用第一滤波器来过滤控制器的输出目标信号。 该方法还包括基于干扰抑制性能比，使用第二滤波器对控制器的反馈信号进行滤波。 滤波器可以提供两个自由度来调节控制器的参考跟踪和干扰抑制操作。 控制器的参考跟踪操作和控制器的干扰抑制操作可以独立调节。 参考跟踪性能比可以控制控制器对输出目标信号变化的响应。 干扰抑制性能比可以控制控制器对反馈信号中的干扰的积极响应。

公开(公告)号：US20140358254A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US13907495

申请日：2013-05-31

Applicant: HONEYWELL ASCa, Inc.

Inventor： Danlei Chu ,  Michael Forbes ,  Johan U. Backstrom

IPC: G05B13/04

CPC classification number: G05B13/048 ,  G05B11/42

Abstract: A method includes obtaining a reference tracking performance ratio and a disturbance rejection performance ratio associated with a model predictive control (MPC) controller. The method also includes filtering an output target signal for the controller using a first filter based on the reference tracking performance ratio. The method further includes filtering a feedback signal for the controller using a second filter based on the disturbance rejection performance ratio. The filters can provide two degrees of freedom for tuning reference tracking and disturbance rejection operations of the controller. The reference tracking operation of the controller and the disturbance rejection operation of the controller can be independently tunable. The reference tracking performance ratio can control how aggressively the controller responds to a change in the output target signal. The disturbance rejection performance ratio can control how aggressively the controller responds to a disturbance in the feedback signal.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括获得与模型预测控制（MPC）控制器相关联的参考跟踪性能比和干扰抑制性能比。 该方法还包括基于参考跟踪性能比使用第一滤波器来过滤控制器的输出目标信号。 该方法还包括基于干扰抑制性能比，使用第二滤波器对控制器的反馈信号进行滤波。 滤波器可以提供两个自由度来调节控制器的参考跟踪和干扰抑制操作。 控制器的参考跟踪操作和控制器的干扰抑制操作可以独立调节。 参考跟踪性能比可以控制控制器对输出目标信号变化的响应。 干扰抑制性能比可以控制控制器对反馈信号中的干扰的积极响应。