Redundant control systems and methods
    1.
    发明授权
    Redundant control systems and methods 有权
    冗余控制系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07680034B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-16

    申请号:US11592379

    申请日:2006-11-03

    IPC分类号: H04L1/22

    CPC分类号: G05B9/03

    摘要: A redundant control system for controlling an electromechanical system is provided. The control system includes a first processor, a second processor, an input-output node, a first communication channel, a second communication channel, and a signal selector. The first and second processors have a control algorithm and state variables resident thereon. The first and second processors each generate an output signal based on the control algorithm, the state variables, and an input signal from the electromechanical system. The first communication channel communicates the input signal and the output signal between the first processor and the input-output node, while the second communication channel communicates the input signal and the output signal between the second processor and the input-output node. The signal selector communicates either the output signal from the first processor or the output signal from the second processor to the electromechanical system.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于控制机电系统的冗余控制系统。 控制系统包括第一处理器,第二处理器,输入 - 输出节点,第一通信信道,第二通信信道和信号选择器。 第一和第二处理器具有驻留在其上的控制算法和状态变量。 第一和第二处理器各自基于控制算法,状态变量和来自机电系统的输入信号产生输出信号。 第一通信信道在第一处理器和输入 - 输出节点之间传送输入信号和输出信号,而第二通信信道在第二处理器和输入 - 输出节点之间传送输入信号和输出信号。 信号选择器将来自第一处理器的输出信号或来自第二处理器的输出信号传送到机电系统。

    Redundant control systems and methods
    2.
    发明申请
    Redundant control systems and methods 有权
    冗余控制系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080125886A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-29

    申请号:US11592379

    申请日:2006-11-03

    IPC分类号: G05B9/03

    CPC分类号: G05B9/03

    摘要: A redundant control system for controlling an electromechanical system is provided. The control system includes a first processor, a second processor, an input-output node, a first communication channel, a second communication channel, and a signal selector. The first and second processors have a control algorithm and state variables resident thereon. The first and second processors each generate an output signal based on the control algorithm, the state variables, and an input signal from the electromechanical system. The first communication channel communicates the input signal and the output signal between the first processor and the input-output node, while the second communication channel communicates the input signal and the output signal between the second processor and the input-output node. The signal selector communicates either the output signal from the first processor or the output signal from the second processor to the electromechanical system.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于控制机电系统的冗余控制系统。 控制系统包括第一处理器,第二处理器,输入 - 输出节点,第一通信信道,第二通信信道和信号选择器。 第一和第二处理器具有驻留在其上的控制算法和状态变量。 第一和第二处理器各自基于控制算法,状态变量和来自机电系统的输入信号产生输出信号。 第一通信信道在第一处理器和输入 - 输出节点之间传送输入信号和输出信号,而第二通信信道在第二处理器和输入 - 输出节点之间传送输入信号和输出信号。 信号选择器将来自第一处理器的输出信号或来自第二处理器的输出信号传送到机电系统。

    Persistent configuration in a multiple processor repairable system
    3.
    发明授权
    Persistent configuration in a multiple processor repairable system 有权
    多处理器可修复系统中的持久配置

    公开(公告)号:US07984118B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-19

    申请号:US11011935

    申请日:2004-12-14

    IPC分类号: G06F15/177

    CPC分类号: G06F9/44505

    摘要: A control system having a host computer and one or more control computers connected to an interface for control of a process or machinery. The control computers are capable of automatically initiated network address assignment and configuration when powered up after installation. The network address is based on a location identifier situated in the interface that corresponds to a specific connection thereof to the control computer. The control computer reads the location identifier from the interface and requests a network address. The host computer assigns the network address based on the location identifier. Configuration of the control computer then proceeds. The procedure applies to newly installed control computers, whether first time installment or a replacement for a failed control computer.

    摘要翻译: 一种具有主计算机和连接到界面以控制过程或机器的一个或多个控制计算机的控制系统。 控制计算机能够在安装后上电时自动启动网络地址分配和配置。 网络地址基于位于接口中的对应于与控制计算机的特定连接的位置标识符。 控制计算机从接口读取位置标识符并请求网络地址。 主机根据位置标识符分配网络地址。 然后控制计算机的配置继续进行。 该过程适用于新安装的控制计算机,无论是首次安装还是更换失败的控制计算机。

    Fast detection of contact status with AC wetting voltage using ratiometric approach
    4.
    发明授权
    Fast detection of contact status with AC wetting voltage using ratiometric approach 有权
    使用比例法快速检测交流湿润电压的接触状态

    公开(公告)号:US08035528B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-11

    申请号:US12463554

    申请日:2009-05-11

    IPC分类号: G08B21/00

    CPC分类号: H02J13/002

    摘要: Fast detection of contact status with an AC wetting voltage using a ratiometric approach is described herein. In one embodiment, a voltage source wets the contact with a wetting voltage. A contact voltage monitor receives voltage obtained from the contact and converts the voltage to a first frequency output. A wetting voltage monitor receives wetting voltage provided from the voltage source to the contact and converts the sensed wetting voltage to a second frequency output. A processor generates a ratio between the first frequency output and the second frequency output and determines the status of the contact and the field wires associated with the contact in accordance with the generated ratio.

    摘要翻译: 本文描述了使用比例法进行AC润湿电压的接触状态的快速检测。 在一个实施例中,电压源使接触件湿润润湿电压。 接触电压监视器接收从触点获得的电压,并将电压转换为第一频率输出。 润湿电压监测器接收从电压源提供给接触器的润湿电压,并将感测到的润湿电压转换为第二频率输出。 处理器产生第一频率输出和第二频率输出之间的比率,并且根据所产生的比率确定接触状态和与触点相关联的场线。

    Service dependency notification system
    6.
    发明授权
    Service dependency notification system 失效
    服务依赖关系通知系统

    公开(公告)号:US08373575B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-12

    申请号:US13023712

    申请日:2011-02-09

    IPC分类号: G08B23/00

    摘要: Systems for monitoring consumer dependency on services are disclosed. In one embodiment, a service dependency notification system includes: at least one computing device adapted to identify a dependency aware device by performing actions comprising: determining whether a service dependency exists; and providing a service dependency status indicator configured to be communicated via a utility network, the service dependency status indicator indicating whether the service dependency exists.

    摘要翻译: 公开了监测消费者对服务依赖的系统。 在一个实施例中,服务依赖性通知系统包括:适于通过执行动作来识别依赖性感知设备的至少一个计算设备,包括:确定是否存在服务依赖性; 以及提供配置为经由公用网络进行通信的服务依赖状态指示符,所述服务依赖状态指示符指示是否存在所述服务依赖。

    Methods and Systems for Modifying Turbine Control Systems
    7.
    发明申请
    Methods and Systems for Modifying Turbine Control Systems 审中-公开
    用于修改涡轮机控制系统的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20080288120A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-20

    申请号:US11748284

    申请日:2007-05-14

    IPC分类号: G05D3/12

    CPC分类号: G05B19/042 G05B2219/25204

    摘要: Methods and systems for modifying a turbine control system may be provided for. A method may include replacing at least one legacy main controller processor communicating in a first communication protocol with a current main control processor communicating in a second communication protocol, retaining at least one legacy IO processor in communication with at least one turbine monitoring device communicating in the first communication protocol, and providing at least one converter in communication with the current main controller processor or processors and in communication with the legacy IO processor or processors. The converter may translate communications between the current main controller processor or processors and the legacy IO processor or processors by translating between the second communication protocol and the first communication protocol.

    摘要翻译: 可以提供用于修改涡轮机控制系统的方法和系统。 一种方法可以包括将以第一通信协议通信的至少一个传统主控制器处理器替换为在第二通信协议中通信的当前主控制处理器,保留至少一个传统IO处理器与至少一个在 第一通信协议,以及提供至少一个与当前主控制器处理器或处理器通信并与传统IO处理器通信的转换器。 转换器可以通过在第二通信协议和第一通信协议之间进行转换来翻译当前主控制器处理器或处理器与传统IO处理器之间的通信。

    SYSTEM, METHOD, AND DEVICE FOR MACHINE
    8.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM, METHOD, AND DEVICE FOR MACHINE 审中-公开
    系统,方法和机器设备

    公开(公告)号:US20120296450A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-22

    申请号:US13110859

    申请日:2011-05-18

    IPC分类号: G05B9/02 H01B9/00

    摘要: Embodiments of the invention provide systems, methods, and devices for controlling a machine. In one embodiment, the invention provides a system for a machine, the system comprising: a device including: a module adapted to perform a support function associated with a machine; and a power cable for connecting the module to an electrical supply, the power cable including an identifier operable to be read by the device; and a host computer operable to: receive from the device a request for a network identifier for the device, the request including information from the identifier; and obtain the network identifier using the information from the identifier.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例提供了用于控制机器的系统,方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,本发明提供了一种用于机器的系统,所述系统包括:设备,包括:适于执行与机器相关联的支持功能的模块; 以及用于将模块连接到电源的电力电缆,所述电力电缆包括可操作以由所述装置读取的标识符; 以及主计算机,可操作用于:从所述设备接收对所述设备的网络标识符的请求,所述请求包括来自所述标识符的信息; 并使用来自标识符的信息获取网络标识符。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING TIME SYNCHRONIZATION
    9.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING TIME SYNCHRONIZATION 审中-公开
    提供时间同步的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110222561A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-15

    申请号:US12721904

    申请日:2010-03-11

    IPC分类号: H04J3/06

    摘要: Systems and methods for providing time synchronization in a local network are provided. A time source may be configured to determine a current time and a designated time at which a reference signal will be output, and to output the reference signal when the designated time is reached. A network host communicatively coupled to the time source may be configured to (i) identify the designated time and (ii) communicate the identified designated time to one or more network devices via a local network. The one or more network devices may be respectively configured to (i) initiate an internal clock, (ii) receive the designated time from the network host, (iii) receive the reference signal output be the time source subsequent to receiving the designated time, and (iv) set a value of the internal clock to the designated time upon receipt of the reference signal.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于在本地网络中提供时间同步的系统和方法。 时间源可以被配置为确定当前时间和将被输出参考信号的指定时间,并且在达到指定时间时输出参考信号。 可通信地耦合到时间源的网络主机可以被配置为(i)识别指定的时间,并且(ii)经由本地网络将所识别的指定时间传送到一个或多个网络设备。 一个或多个网络设备可以分别被配置为(i)启动内部时钟,(ii)从网络主机接收指定的时间,(iii)接收作为接收指定时间之后的时间源的参考信号输出, 和(iv)在接收到参考信号时将内部时钟的值设置到指定的时间。

    FAST DETECTION OF CONTACT STATUS WITH AC WETTING VOLTAGE USING RATIOMETRIC APPROACH
    10.
    发明申请
    FAST DETECTION OF CONTACT STATUS WITH AC WETTING VOLTAGE USING RATIOMETRIC APPROACH 有权
    使用比例方法快速检测交流湿度电压接触状态

    公开(公告)号:US20100283512A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-11

    申请号:US12463554

    申请日:2009-05-11

    IPC分类号: H02M1/00

    CPC分类号: H02J13/002

    摘要: Fast detection of contact status with an AC wetting voltage using a ratiometric approach is described herein. In one embodiment, a voltage source wets the contact with a wetting voltage. A contact voltage monitor receives voltage obtained from the contact and converts the voltage to a first frequency output. A wetting voltage monitor receives wetting voltage provided from the voltage source to the contact and converts the sensed wetting voltage to a second frequency output. A processor generates a ratio between the first frequency output and the second frequency output and determines the status of the contact and the field wires associated with the contact in accordance with the generated ratio.

    摘要翻译: 本文描述了使用比例法进行AC润湿电压的接触状态的快速检测。 在一个实施例中,电压源使接触件湿润润湿电压。 接触电压监视器接收从触点获得的电压,并将电压转换为第一频率输出。 润湿电压监测器接收从电压源提供给接触器的润湿电压,并将感测到的润湿电压转换为第二频率输出。 处理器产生第一频率输出和第二频率输出之间的比率,并且根据所产生的比率确定接触状态和与触点相关联的场线。