DE102009044901A1 - personal computer - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a personal computer, which is arranged in a DIN rail housing, which is designed as a distribution installation housing for DIN rail mounting, which is also designed as a personal computer with X86 architecture, and which is designed as a working with a commercial operating system personal computer ,

Description

The invention relates to a personal computer.

The prior art ( DE 20 2007 004 904 U1 ) includes a documentation center, which is suitable for installation in distributions / switchgear.

This documentation center is a facility for recording drawings, plans and measurements. It can be provided in this belonging to the prior art documentation center a data exchange by PC (personal computer), PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), GLT (building management).

This device belonging to the prior art has the disadvantage that it is merely a documentation center which can exclusively carry out the programmed measures, for example the recording of drawings, plans and measured value captures.

Independent programming with this documentary center is not possible.

The technical problem underlying the invention is to provide a personal computer that can be used advantageously in a home automation.

This technical problem is solved by a personal computer having the features of claim 1.

The personal computer according to the invention is characterized in that the personal computer is arranged in a DIN rail housing, which is designed as a distribution installation housing for DIN rail mounting, that the personal computer is designed as a personal computer with X86 architecture, and that the personal computer as a with a standard operating system working personal computer is formed.

The personal computer (PC) according to the invention, which is preferably used in home control systems or in home automation, has the advantage that it can be arranged in a DIN rail housing. This makes it possible to arrange the computer with the DIN rail housing in a Verteilseinbaueinheit. This means that the personal computer in the housing can be used robustly and well protected for home automation.

It is placed directly in a subdivision so that it also reaches well the units (controllers) to which it is to be connected.

The personal computer according to the invention is designed to be loud DIN 43880 can be installed in a sub-distribution.

This means that the personal computer fits into a housing that complies with the DIN.

The personal computer can thus be integrated in a standardized distribution cabinet. In the sub-distribution, for example Netzteildimmer, circuit breakers and the like may be included. For home automation, the personal computer according to the invention is additionally arranged in the sub-distribution.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the personal computer is arranged in a DIN rail housing, which has a length of at least two graduation units. According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the personal computer is arranged in a DIN rail housing, which has a length of nine graduation units.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the personal computer in a housing wall of the DIN rail housing arranged connections.

For example, these are USB ports, Ethernet ports, or serial line ports.

In addition, a voltage connection of 24 volts is advantageously provided.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the personal computer has at least one fieldbus module. The fieldbus module, which can be implemented as a KNX standard, for example, is used to connect sensors and actuators in a house when installing the home automation system. The field bus module can also be used to specify how sensors and actuators should communicate with each other (protocol). For example, lighting and blinds are controlled via the module, or even shading devices, heating, as well as locking and alarm systems. The fieldbus module also enables remote monitoring and control of a building. The control takes place via the user himself or according to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention via an appropriate software with the personal computer according to the invention.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the personal computer has a central processing unit (CPU), that is to say a main processor which has a power consumption of less than 9 watts. This makes it possible to make the personal computer according to the invention in its dimensions so that it fits into the DIN rail housing with the appropriate dimensions and thus in the sub-distribution.

The personal computer according to the invention operates according to a further advantageous embodiment with a Microsoft operating system ("Microsoft" word mark of the Microsoft Corporation (company name) USA).

Working with a Microsoft operating system has the advantage that commercially available operating systems of any kind can be installed on the personal computer according to the invention and that a user does not need special operating system knowledge.

According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the personal computer works with Windows XP Embedded or Windows 7. These are common operating systems that can be used particularly advantageously in the personal computer according to the invention.

The personal computer according to the invention can also execute a gateway application. This means that it can bridge the gap between an Internet Protocol (IP) and the fieldbus, that is, the internal home control application.

The personal computer according to the invention constitutes an open platform according to the invention, that is, any PC-compatible software can be used.

Compared to the prior art solutions with the arrangement of a microprocessor instead of a personal computer, these prior art solutions have only one specific function that can not readily be changed. Above all, this is not an open standard.

In addition, the commercial software is written for a personal computer and not for other platforms. Examples include multimedia software, music software, video software and so on.

The personal computer according to the invention has the advantage that a plurality of devices with an IP interface and a software exists for the application, which runs on a personal computer with Microsoft operating system.

Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the accompanying drawings, in which an embodiment of a personal computer according to the invention is shown only by way of example. In the drawing show:

1 a housing for a personal computer in perspective view;

2 the housing for the personal computer in side view in the direction of arrow II;

3 a side view with connections in the direction of arrow III;

4 a layout of the personal computer according to the invention without housing.

1 shows a housing 1 , which for receiving a personal computer (in 4 shown) is used.

The housing 1 has a recess 2 on, so the case 1 on a so-called DIN rail (not shown) in a sub-distribution of a home automation (also not shown) can be arranged.

The housing 1 has a lid 3 to get access to that in the case 1 to ensure arranged personal computer.

In the case 1 are in a sidewall 4 outbreaks 5 arranged in which terminals of the personal computer are arranged.

The housing 1 also has cover caps 6 . 7 . 8th on. In addition, in the case 1 slots 9 arranged for aeration.

recesses 10 serve to accommodate brackets (not shown). With these brackets is the case 1 releasably attached to the DIN rail.

2 shows the case 1 with the caps 6 . 7 . 8th and the recesses 10 as well as the slots 9 ,

3 shows the in 1 recognizable front of the case 1 with the outbreaks 5 in which for one Ethernet connections 11 . 12 as well as USB ports 13 . 14 are arranged.

4 shows a layout of the personal computer 15 , The personal computer 15 has the USB ports 13 . 14 on and the ethernet ports 11 . 12 , In addition, there are connections 16 . 17 intended for serial lines.

The personal computer 15 also has a fieldbus module 18 (KNX interface).

The connections 11 . 12 . 13 . 14 can be covered with other cover caps (not shown), so-called touch protection covers after installation and are thus protected from dust and external influences.

The connections 11 . 12 . 13 . 14 are on the side of the personal computer 15 arranged so that these for the installation of the personal computer 15 are accessible.

Other connections like a VGA connection 31 and two USB ports 32 are perpendicular to a circuit board 19 arranged. These are after opening the door of the distribution cabinet (not shown) and after opening the lid 3 (in 1 shown), accessible in a simple manner without having to remove, for example, shock protection covers.

For later programming are only the connections 31 . 32 required, which are arranged accordingly easily accessible.

The personal computer 15 also has a bus connector 20 on.

The personal computer 15 can also work with a module other than the fieldbus module 18 (KNX interface). In this case, it is possible that the bus connector 20 has different characteristics to cover the output side of each fieldbus. The bus connector 20 is in close proximity to the fieldbus module 18 (KNX interface) arranged.

The personal computer according to the invention 15 has the advantage that it is an open platform that is standardized. There are a variety of tools (programming languages, visualizations, etc.) that demonstrate the behavior of the personal computer 15 can be described. This puts all the features that the personal computer 15 has, home automation available in the distribution cabinet in which the personal computer 15 is arranged. The KNX bus (not shown) is located in the distribution cabinet.

The personal computer 15 has a number of switches and connectors such as Reset 23 , Power / LED 24 , Power on / off 25 , Clear CMOS 26 , Buzzer 27 and audio connection 33 ,

The personal computer 15 also has a voltage connection 28 for an input voltage of 24 volts.

In addition, the personal computer assigns 15 a CPU 29 on. At the CPU 29 For example, it may be a Q Seven based CPU. As a connection 30 for the CPU 29 is a Q Seven based socket provided.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

casing

2

recess

3

cover

4

Side wall

5

outbreaks

6

caps

7

caps

8th

caps

9

slots

10

recesses

11

Ethernet port

12

Ethernet port

13

USB port

14

USB port

15

personal computer

16

serial connection

17

serial connection

18

Fieldbus module (KNX interface)

19

circuit board

20

Bus connector

23

reset switch

24

Power / LED

25

Power on / off switch

26

Clear CMOS

27

buzzer

28

Voltage connection 24 volts

29

CPU

30

connection

31

VGA port

32

USB ports

33

Audio connection

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 202007004904 U1 [0002]

Cited non-patent literature

• DIN 43880 [0011]

Claims (8)

Personal computer, characterized in that the personal computer ( 15 ) in a DIN rail housing ( 1 ), which is designed as a distribution installation housing for DIN rail mounting, that the personal computer ( 15 ) as a personal computer ( 15 ) is designed with X86 architecture, and that the personal computer ( 15 ) as a personal computer operating with a commercial operating system ( 15 ) is trained. Personal computer according to claim 1, characterized in that the DIN rail housing ( 1 ) has a length of at least two graduation units. Personal computer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the personal computer ( 15 ) in a housing wall ( 4 ) of the housing ( 1 ) arranged connections ( 11 to 14 ) having. Personal computer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the personal computer ( 15 ) at least one field bus module ( 18 ) having. Personal computer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the personal computer ( 15 ) a CPU ( 29 ) with a power consumption of less than 9 watts. Personal computer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the personal computer ( 15 ) as a personal computer operating with a Microsoft operating system (Microsoft trademark of Microsoft Corp. (company name) USA) 15 ) is trained. Personal computer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the personal computer ( 15 ) as a personal computer working with Windows XP Embedded (Windows trademark of Microsoft Corp. (company name) USA) or Windows 7 ( 15 ) is trained. Personal computer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the personal computer ( 15 ) a board ( 19 ), and that the connections ( 31 . 32 ) at right angles to the board ( 19 ) are arranged.

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