PDA DIAGNOSIS OF THERMOSTATS
    1.
    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

    CPC classification number: H04L43/50 F24F11/30 F24F11/56 G05D23/1905

    Abstract: 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.

    Abstract translation: 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。

    PDA configuration of thermostats
    2.
    发明申请
    PDA configuration of thermostats 有权
    PDA配置恒温器

    公开(公告)号:US20050040248A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-24

    申请号:US10643386

    申请日:2003-08-18

    CPC classification number: G05D23/1905 F24F11/30 F24F11/59 F24F11/63

    Abstract: A device and method that may be used at nearly any place to set and adjust a control system such as a thermostat, controller or computer having numerous parameters and options that may be selected for desired operation of an air management system. One may remotely, via a personal digital assistant, configure, commission, select, set or adjust the parameters and options of a control system, which may include, but not be limited to, temperatures, humidity, sensors, volume of air movement, fan or air mover behavior, the percentage of added fresh air, modulated and non-modulated control of valves and dampers, stages of cooling and heating at various zones, control of heat pumps, heaters and air conditioners, modes of occupied, unoccupied or standby of respective spaces in a building, for day and night, at selected times, on certain days, for specific buildings at particular locations.

    Abstract translation: 可以在几乎任何地方使用的设备和方法来设置和调整诸如恒温器,控制器或计算机的控制系统,该控制系统具有可以选择用于空中管理系统的期望操作的许多参数和选项。 可以通过个人数字助理远程配置,调试,选择,设置或调整控制系统的参数和选项,这些参数和选项可能包括但不限于温度,湿度,传感器,空气流动量,风扇 或空气移动器行为,增加新鲜空气的百分比,阀门和阻尼器的调制和非调制控制,各个区域的冷却和加热阶段,热泵,加热器和空调的控制,占用,未占用或待机的模式 在特定地点的特定建筑物,特定时间,某些时间,白天和晚上的建筑物各自的空间。

    Automatic changeover control for an HVAC system
    3.
    发明授权
    Automatic changeover control for an HVAC system 有权
    HVAC系统的自动切换控制

    公开(公告)号:US09157646B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-13

    申请号:US12881058

    申请日:2010-09-13

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for automatically changing between heating and cooling in an HVAC system. In one example, an HVAC controller may monitor the temperature of an inside space of a building, and may switch the HVAC system to cooling when the temperature of the inside space rises above a high switch-point temperature, and may cool the inside space to at least below the high switch-point temperature. The HVAC controller may also switch the HVAC system to heating when the temperature of the inside space falls below a low switch-point temperature and may heat the inside space to at least above the low switch-point temperature. In some cases, after switching to heating or cooling, the HVAC controller may cause the HVAC system to heat or cool the inside space, respectively, to substantially the set-point temperature.

    Abstract translation: 在HVAC系统中自动改变加热和冷却的方法和装置。 在一个示例中,HVAC控制器可以监视建筑物的内部空间的温度,并且可以在内部空间的温度升高到高于开关点的高温度时将HVAC系统切换到冷却,并且可以将内部空间冷却到 至少低于高开关点温度。 当内部空间的温度低于低开关点温度时,HVAC控制器还可以将HVAC系统切换到加热,并且可以将内部空间加热至低于低开关点温度。 在某些情况下,在切换到加热或冷却之后,HVAC控制器可以使HVAC系统分别将内部空间加热或冷却至基本上的设定点温度。

    AUTOMATIC CHANGEOVER CONTROL FOR AN HVAC SYSTEM
    4.
    发明申请
    AUTOMATIC CHANGEOVER CONTROL FOR AN HVAC SYSTEM 有权
    HVAC系统的自动更换控制

    公开(公告)号:US20120061068A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-15

    申请号:US12881058

    申请日:2010-09-13

    Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods and apparatus for automatically changing between heating and cooling modes of an HVAC system, sometimes using a single or common set point in both modes. In an illustrative but not limiting example, an HVAC controller may monitor the temperature of an inside space of a building, and may switch the HVAC system to a cooling mode when the temperature of the inside space rises above a high switch-point temperature, and may cool the inside space to at least below the high switch-point temperature. The HVAC controller may also switch the HVAC system to the heating mode when the temperature of the inside space falls below a low switch-point temperature and may heat the inside space to at least above the low switch-point temperature. In some cases, after switching to the heating mode, the HVAC controller may cause the HVAC system to heat the inside space to substantially the set-point temperature. Likewise, after switching to the cooling mode, the HVAC controller may cause the HVAC system to cool the inside space to substantially the set-point temperature.

    Abstract translation: 本公开描述了用于在HVAC系统的加热和冷却模式之间自动改变的方法和装置,有时在两种模式中使用单个或公共设定点。 在说明性但非限制性的示例中,HVAC控制器可以监视建筑物的内部空间的温度,并且当内部空间的温度升高到高的开关点温度时,可以将HVAC系统切换到冷却模式,以及 可以将内部空间冷却到至少低于高开关点温度。 当内部空间的温度低于低开关点温度时,HVAC控制器还可以将HVAC系统切换到加热模式,并且可以将内部空间加热至低于低开关点温度。 在某些情况下,在切换到加热模式之后,HVAC控制器可以使HVAC系统将内部空间加热到基本上的设定点温度。 同样,在切换到冷却模式之后,HVAC控制器可以使HVAC系统将内部空间冷却至基本上设定点温度。

    Multi-stage boiler staging and modulation control methods and controllers
    6.
    发明申请
    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:US20050230490A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-10-20

    申请号:US10809115

    申请日:2004-03-25

    Abstract: 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 observes 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.

    Abstract translation: 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。 在另一说明性实施例中,分级控制观察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。

    Method and apparatus for controlling humidity with a heater unit and a cooler unit
    7.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for controlling humidity with a heater unit and a cooler unit 审中-公开
    用加热器单元和冷却器单元控制湿度的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050023362A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-03

    申请号:US10632788

    申请日:2003-08-01

    Applicant: Paul Wacker

    Inventor: Paul Wacker

    CPC classification number: G05D22/02 F24F6/00 F24F11/0008 F24F2221/54

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling an HVAC system to more readily meet both the sensible (i.e. temperature) and latent (i.e. moisture removal) cooling loads of an inside space. Briefly, and in one illustrative embodiment, a cooling unit is activated to satisfy the sensible cooling demands of the inside space, and if after the sensible cooling demands have been satisfied, and it is determined that the latent cooling demands have not yet been met, both a cooling unit and a heating unit are activated to help provide additional latent cooling to the inside space. Both the cooling unit and the heating unit may be activated to help minimize the sensible cooling provided to the inside space during the drying cycle.

    Abstract translation: 用于控制HVAC系统以更容易地满足内部空间的敏感(即温度)和潜在(即除湿)冷却负载的方法和装置。 简而言之,在一个说明性的实施例中,一个冷却单元被激活以满足内部空间的明显的冷却需求,并且如果在明显的冷却需求已经满足之后,并且确定潜热要求尚未达到, 启动冷却单元和加热单元以帮助向内部空间提供额外的潜冷。 冷却单元和加热单元都可以被激活,以帮助最小化在干燥循环期间提供给内部空间的明智的冷却。

    Automatic calibration of a demand control ventilation system
    8.
    发明授权
    Automatic calibration of a demand control ventilation system 有权
    自动校准需求控制通风系统

    公开(公告)号:US09500382B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-22

    申请号:US12764415

    申请日:2010-04-21

    Abstract: Methods and systems for automatically calibrating one or more damper positions of a demand control ventilation system are disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, a demand control ventilation system includes a damper for controlling a flow of outside air into a building. A controller may be programmed to automatically execute a calibration algorithm from time to time to calibrate one or more calibration damper positions such that a predetermined flow of outside air is drawn through the damper and into the building at each of the one or more calibration damper positions. This calibration can, in some instances, help increase the efficiency and/or utility of the demand control ventilation system.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于自动校准需求控制换气系统的一个或多个阻尼器位置的方法和系统。 在一个说明性实施例中,需求控制换气系统包括用于控制外部空气流入建筑物的阻尼器。 可以对控制器进行编程,以自动地执行校准算法,以校准一个或多个校准阻尼器位置,使得在一个或多个校准阻尼器位置的每一个处,预定流动的外部空气被吸入阻尼器并进入建筑物 。 在某些情况下,该校准有助于提高需求控制换气系统的效率和/或效用。

    Economizer control
    9.
    发明授权
    Economizer control 有权
    节能器控制

    公开(公告)号:US09097432B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-04

    申请号:US12686189

    申请日:2010-01-12

    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for operating an HVAC system for conditioning air of an inside space. The HVAC system has an economizer configured to control the intake of outside air into an HVAC air stream of the HVAC system. The method includes determining at least two parameters of the air of the inside space, where the at least two parameters are selected from a set of parameters from which an inside air dry bulb temperature, an inside air dew point, an inside air relative humidity, and an inside air enthalpy can be determined, either directly or indirectly. The method also includes determining at least two parameters of the outside air, where the at least two parameters being selected from a set of parameters from which an outside air dry bulb temperature, an outside air dew point, and an outside air enthalpy can be determined, either directly or indirectly. Based on one or more of the inside air dry bulb temperature, the inside air dew point, the inside air relative humidity, and the inside air enthalpy, a determination is made of whether dehumidification of the inside space is needed, and if dehumidification is not needed, the economizer is commanded to increase the intake of outside air into the HVAC air stream if the outside air dry bulb temperature is less than a dry bulb temperature reference, and if the outside air enthalpy is less than an enthalpy reference. If, alternatively, dehumidification is needed, the economizer is commanded to increase the intake of outside air into the HVAC air stream if the outside air enthalpy is less than the enthalpy reference, and if the outside air dew point is less than a dew point reference.

    Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种用于操作用于调节内部空间的空气的HVAC系统的方法。 HVAC系统具有节能器,其被配置为控制外部空气进入HVAC系统的HVAC空气流中。 该方法包括确定内部空间的空气的至少两个参数,其中至少两个参数选自内部空气干球温度,内部空气露点,内部空气相对湿度, 可以直接或间接确定内部空气焓。 该方法还包括确定外部空气的至少两个参数,其中至少两个参数选自可以确定外部空气干球温度,外部空气露点和外部空气焓的一组参数 ,直接或间接。 基于内部空气干球温度,内部空气露点,内部空气相对湿度和内部空气焓中的一个或多个,确定是否需要内部空间的除湿,并且如果除湿不是 如果外部空气干球温度小于干球温度参考值,并且如果外部空气焓小于焓参考,则节能器被命令增加外部空气进入HVAC气流的进气。 如果需要除湿,则如果外部空气焓小于焓基准,则节能器被命令增加外部空气进入HVAC气流的进气,并且如果外部空气露点小于露点参考值 。

    Function block execution framework
    10.
    发明授权
    Function block execution framework 有权
    功能块执行框架

    公开(公告)号:US08983632B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-17

    申请号:US13074627

    申请日:2011-03-29

    CPC classification number: G05B19/042 G06F1/329 G06F9/4881 Y02D10/24

    Abstract: 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.

    Abstract translation: 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源来操作,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。

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