MXPA06004561A - Compressor memory system, compressor information network, and warranty administration method - Google Patents

Abstract

A compressor memory system to store compressor data including compressor identification data, system identification data, installation data, location data, field information data, run time operating data, and/or fault history data is provided. A compressor information network is provided to access and store compressor data over a network. A warranty administration method is provided wherein a compressor manufacturer utilizes compressor data to administer and evaluate warranty claims based on the compressor data.

Description

A 'COMPRESSOR MEMORY SYSTEM, COMPRESSOR INFORMATION NETWORK AND GUARANTEE ADMINISTRATION METHOD TECHNICAL FIELD The present teachings are concerned with 5 compressors and more particularly with a compressor with memory system.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The claims in this section provide only background information of the invention pertaining to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art. Compressors are used in a variety of industrial and residential applications to circulate refrigerant within a refrigeration system, heat pump, HVAC or cooling system (generically "cooling systems") to provide a desired heating or cooling effect. In each application, it is desirable that the compressor provide a consistent operation and efficient to ensure that the cooling system works properly. For this purpose, a compressor can be put into operation with an associated protection and control system. The protection and control system can verify the operating signals generated by the compressor or cooling system detectors and determine operation data of the compressor or cooling system. For example, the protection and control system can determine if there have been failures of the compressor or cooling system. However, such data may be lost when the protection and control system is switched off and / or when the protection and control system is no longer associated with the compressor. A particular protection and control system may be compatible with a variety of different models and types of compressors of varying capacities. Traditionally, during installation it is necessary to load compressor-specific data, which includes, for example, numerical constants corresponding to the model, type and capacity of the compressor to the protection and control system. Such compressor data are generally published by the compressor manufacturer and used during the design of the refrigeration system. The compressor data can be used during the operation of the compressor by the protection and control system to protect, control and / or diagnose the compressor and / or cooling system. The loading of the compressor data to the protection and control system is an additional step carried out by the installer in the field. An error by the installer in the field while loading the compressor data may not be immediately apparent and may cause additional operational problems of the compressor or cooling system. In addition, whether the protection and control system or the compressor is replaced, the compressor data must be reloaded. In the field, such compressor data may be lost when the protection and control system and the compressor are no longer associated.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION A system is provided that includes a compressor having a first non-volatile memory connected to a module. The module has a processor and a second non-volatile memory. The first non-volatile memory is associated with the compressor. The module is selectively appended to the compressor and the processor is configured to have access to the first and second non-volatile memories. In other aspects, the first non-volatile memory is embedded in the compressor or fixed to the compressor in a housing resistant to tampering. In other aspects, the system further includes a connector block attached to the compressor to allow an electrical connection between the interior and exterior of the compressor and the first non-volatile memory is embedded within the connector block. In other aspects, the system further includes an RFID device that includes the first non-volatile memory. In other aspects, the first non-volatile memory stores compressor specific data which includes at least one of: data of the compressor model type; compressor serial number data; compressor capacity data; data of the operating coefficient of the compressor comprising numerical constants associated with the compressor and used to calculate compressor operation data. In other aspects, the first non-volatile memory stores compressor-specific data that includes at least one of: compressor bill of material data; compressor construction sheet data; compressor construction data; data from the compressor construction plant; data of compressor construction shift; construction line data compressor construction; data from the compressor inspector. In other aspects, the first non-volatile memory stores compressor-specific data that includes at least one of: compressor energy efficiency ratio data; start data at low compressor voltage; data of compressor power or wattage; data of the maximum electric current of the compressor; flow data of the compressor refrigerant. In other aspects, the first non-volatile memory stores compressor-specific data that includes at least one of: compressor installation location data; compressor installation data; compressor installer data; compressor purchase location data. In other aspects, the first non-volatile memory stores compressor specific data that includes at least one of: compressor repair date data; data of the compressor repair type; data of the repaired parts of the compressor; data from the compressor service technician; in other aspects, the first non-volatile memory stores compressor-specific data that include at least one of: suction pressure data; discharge pressure data; suction temperature data; discharge temperature data; electric current data; electrical voltage data; room temperature data; compressor motor temperature data; temperature data of the compression element; temperature data of the compressor bearing; oil temperature data; compressor control data. In other aspects, the first non-volatile memory stores cooling system data that includes at least one of: condenser temperature data; evaporator temperature data. In other aspects, the first non-volatile memory stores compressor fault history data. In other aspects, the system includes a communication device connected to the module for carrying out the writing of data to the first non-volatile memory and / or data reading of the first non-volatile memory. Additionally, a compressor having a non-volatile memory that stores manufacturing data concerning the compressor is provided. In other aspects, the non-volatile memory is embedded in the compressor or fixed to the compressor in a housing resistant to tampering. In other aspects, the compressor has a connector block attached to the compressor to allow an electrical connection between the interior and exterior of the compressor, the non-volatile memory embedded within the connector block. In other aspects, the compressor has an RFID device that includes the first non-volatile memory. In other aspects, the manufacturing data includes at least one of: data of the model type of the compressor, data of the serial number of the compressor; compressor capacity data; data of the operating coefficient of the compressor comprising numerical constants associated with the compressor and used to calculate compressor operation data. In other aspects the manufacturing data includes at least one of: compressor material list data; compressor construction sheet data; data of the construction date of the compressor; data from the compressor construction plant; compressor construction turn data; data from the construction line of the compressor; data from the compressor inspector. In other aspects, the manufacturing data includes at least one of: compressor energy efficiency ratio data; start data at low compressor voltage; compressor power data; compressor maximum electrical current data; flow data of the compressor refrigerant. A method for a compressor having a non-volatile memory is provided. The method includes storing data concerning the compressor in the non-volatile memory. In other aspects, storage of the manufacturing data concerning the compressor in the non-volatile memory includes storing the manufacturing data in the non-volatile memory embedded in the compressor or fixed to the compressor in tamper-resistant housing. In other aspects, the storage of the manufacturing data concerning the compressor in the non-volatile memory includes storing the manufacturing data in the non-volatile memory embedded in a connector block attached to the compressor, the connector block allows an electrical connection between the inside and outside of the compressor. In other aspects, storage of the manufacturing data concerning the compressor in the non-volatile memory includes storing the manufacturing data in the non-volatile memory in an RFID device. In other aspects the storage of the manufacturing data includes storing at least one of: data of the type of model of the compressor; compressor serial number data; compressor capacity data; compressor operating coefficient data comprising numeric constants associated with the compressor and used to calculate compressor operation data. In other aspects, the storage of the manufacturing data includes storing at least one of: compressor bill of material data; data from the construction sheet of the compressor; data of the construction date of the compressor; data from the compressor construction plant; data of compressor construction shift; data from the construction line of the compressor; data from the compressor inspector. In other aspects, the storage of the manufacturing data includes storing at least one of: compressor energy efficiency ratio data; start data at low compressor voltage; compressor power data; compressor maximum electrical current data; flow data of the compressor refrigerant. Additionally, a method is provided that includes accessing a first non-volatile memory associated with a compressor using a compressor associated with at least one of a second non-volatile memory and an operation memory. The method also includes storing compressor data from the second non-volatile memory or the operation memory in the first non-volatile memory and having access to the compressor data in the first non-volatile memory to evaluate the performance of the compressor. In other aspects, access to the first non-volatile memory includes access to the first non-volatile memory embedded in the compressor or fixed to the compressor in a tamper-resistant housing. In other aspects, the method further includes electrically connecting the interior and exterior of the compressor through a connector block wherein access to the first non-volatile memory includes accessing the first non-volatile memory embedded in the connector block. In other aspects access to the first non-volatile memory includes accessing the first non-volatile memory in an RFID device. In other aspects, the storage of compressor data includes storing at least one of: data of the compressor model type; compressor serial number data; compressor capacity data; compressor operating coefficient data comprising numerical constants associated with the compressor and used to calculate compressor operation data. In other aspects, the storage of compressor data includes storing compressor operating coefficient data comprising numeric constants associated with the compressor, the method further includes calculating compressor operation data based on the numerical constants of the compressor. In other aspects, storage of the compressor data includes storing at least one of: compressor bill of material data; compressor construction sheet data; compressor construction date data; data from the compressor construction plant, compressor construction shift data; Compressor construction assembly line data; data from the compressor inspector. In other aspects, the storage of compressor data includes storing at least one of: compressor energy efficiency ratio data; start data at low compressor voltage; compressor power data; compressor maximum electrical current data; flow data of the compressor refrigerant. In other aspects, the storage of compressor data includes storing at least one of: compressor installation location data; data on the date of installation of the compressor; compressor installer data; data of the location of purchase of compressor.

In other aspects, the storage of compressor data includes storing at least one of: compressor repair date data; data of the compressor repair type; data of the repaired parts of the compressor; data from the compressor service technician. In other aspects, the storage of the compressor data includes storing at least one of: suction pressure data; discharge pressure data; suction temperature data; discharge temperature data; electric current data; electrical voltage data; room temperature data; compressor motor temperature data; temperature data of the compression element; compressor bearing temperature data; oil temperature data; compressor control data. In other aspects, the method further comprises storing data of the cooling system of the second non-volatile memory or the operation memory in the first non-volatile memory, wherein the storage of the cooling system data includes storing at least one of : condenser temperature data and evaporator temperature data. In other aspects, the storage of compressor data includes storing compressor fault history data. Additionally, a performance evaluation method for a compressor having a separable module including a processor and a first non-volatile memory is provided. The method includes having access to compressor data stored in a second non-volatile memory associated with the compressor and evaluating compressor data to determine compressor performance. In other aspects, access to the compressor data stored in the second non-volatile memory includes access to the second non-volatile memory embedded in the compressor or fixed to the compressor in a tamper-resistant housing. In. In other aspects, the method further includes electrically connecting the interior and exterior of the compressor by means of a connector block, wherein access to the compressor data includes access to the second non-volatile memory embedded in the connector block. In other aspects, access to compressor data includes accessing the second non-volatile memory in an RFID device. In other aspects, access to compressor data includes access to at least one of: data of the compressor model type; compressor serial number data; compressor capacity data and compressor operating coefficient data comprising numeric constants associated with the compressor and used to calculate compressor operation data. In other aspects, access to compressor data includes access to at least one of: compressor bill of material data; compressor construction sheet data; compressor construction date data; data from the compressor construction plant; data of compressor construction shift; data from the construction line of the compressor; data from the compressor inspector. In other aspects, access to compressor data includes access to at least one of: compressor energy efficiency ratio data; start data at low compressor voltage; compressor power data; data of the maximum electric current of the compressor; flow data of the compressor refrigerant. In other aspects, access to compressor data includes access to at least one of: location data of the compressor installation; data on the date of installation of the compressor; compressor installer data; data of the purchase location of the compressor. In other aspects, access to compressor data includes access to at least one of: compressor repair date data; data of the compressor repair type; data of the repaired parts of the compressor; data from the compressor service technician.

In other aspects, access to compressor data includes access to at least one of: suction pressure data; discharge pressure data; suction temperature data; discharge temperature data; electric current data; electrical voltage data; room temperature data; temperature data of the compressor motor; data of the temperature of the conversion element; compressor bearing temperature data; oil temperature data; compressor control data. In other aspects, the method further includes having access to data from the cooling system of the second non-volatile memory associated with the compressor, which includes having access to at least one of: data of the condenser temperature; evaporator temperature data. In other aspects, access to compressor data includes having access to compressor fault history data. Additionally, a system including a remote operable module for communicating with a plurality of local modules is provided. Each local module includes a processor and a first non-volatile memory associated with the processor. The processor communicates with the first non-volatile memory and a second non-volatile memory associated with a compressor. The remote module includes a database of information copied from the second non-volatile memory. In other aspects, the second non-volatile memory is embedded in the compressor or fixed to the compressor in a housing resistant to tampering. In other aspects, the system further includes a connector block attached to the compressor to allow an electrical connection between the interior and exterior of the compressor, wherein the second non-volatile memory is embedded within the connector block. In other aspects, the system further includes an RFID device that includes the second non-volatile memory. In other aspects, the local module is selectively attached to the compressor. In other aspects, the local module is one of: a compressor protection and control system, a system controller or a portable computing device. In other aspects, the local module and the remote module are connected via a computer network. In other aspects the compressor has a connector block attached to the compressor to allow an electrical connection between the interior and exterior of the compressor, wherein the second non-volatile memory is embedded within the connector block. In other aspects, the second non-volatile memory stores compressor-specific data that includes at least one of: data of the compressor model type; compressor serial number data; compressor capacity data; data of the operating coefficient of the compressor comprising numerical constants associated with the compressor and used to calculate compressor operation data. The local module communicates specific data to the compressor to the remote module for storage in the database. In other aspects, the second non-volatile memory stores compressor specific data that includes at least one of: compressor bill of material data; data from the construction sheet of the compressor; data of the construction date of the compressor; data from the compressor construction plant; data of compressor construction shift; data. of compressor construction assembly line; data from the compressor inspector. The local module communicates specific data to the compressor to the remote module for storage in the database. In other aspects, the second non-volatile memory stores compressor-specific data that includes at least one of: compressor energy efficiency ratio data; start data at low compressor voltage; compressor power data; maximum compressor electric current data and compressor refrigerant flow data. The local module communicates the compressor-specific data to the remote module for storage in the database. In other aspects, the second non-volatile memory stores compressor-specific data that includes at least one of: compressor installation location data; data on the date of installation of the compressor; compressor installer data; purchase location data of the compressor. The local module communicates the compressor-specific data to the remote module for storage in the database. In other aspects, the second non-volatile memory stores compressor-specific data that includes at least one of: data of the compressor repair date; data of the compressor repair type; data of the repaired parts of the compressor; data from the compressor service technician. The local module communicates the compressor-specific data to the remote module for storage in the database. In other aspects, the second non-volatile memory stores compressor-specific data that includes at least one of: suction pressure data; discharge pressure data; suction temperature data; discharge temperature data; electric current data; electrical voltage data; room temperature data; temperature data of the compressor motor; temperature data of the compression element; compressor bearing temperature data; oil temperature data; compressor control data. The local module communicates the compressor-specific data to the remote module for storage in the database. In other aspects, the second non-volatile memory stores cooling system data including at least one of: condenser temperature data; evaporator temperature data. The local module communicates the cooling system data to the remote module for storage in the database. In other aspects, the second non-volatile memory stores compressor fault history data. The local module communicates the compressor fault history data to the remote module for storage in the database. Additionally, a method of evaluating compressor performance for a remote module in communication with a plurality of local modules is provided. The method includes, for each local module, having access to a first non-volatile memory associated with a compressor using a processor associated with a second non-volatile memory or an operation memory and storing compressor data from the second non-volatile memory or memory of operation in the first non-volatile memory. The method also includes, pairing the remote module, accessing the compressor data in each of the first non-volatile memory, storing compressor data in a database, and accessing the database to evaluate performance. of the compressor. In other aspects, access to the compressor data in each first non-volatile memory includes accessing the compressor data with a computer network connection. In other aspects, for the remote module, access to the data of the compressor includes access to at least one of: data of the model type of the compressor; compressor serial number data; compressor capacity data; Compressor operating coefficient data comprising, numerical constants associated with the compressor and used to calculate compressor operation data. In other aspects, for the remote module, access to the compressor data includes access to at least one of: compressor bill of material data; data from the construction sheet of the compressor; data of the construction date of the compressor; data from the compressor construction plant; data of compressor construction shift; data from the construction line of the compressor; data from the compressor inspector. In other aspects, for the remote module, access to the compressor data includes access to at least one of: compressor energy efficiency ratio data; start data at low compressor voltage; compressor power data; compressor maximum electrical current data; flow data of the compressor refrigerant. In other aspects, for the remote module, access to the compressor data includes having access to at least one of: compressor installation location data; data of compressor installation date; compressor installer data; purchase location data of the compressor. In other aspects, for the remote module, access to the compressor data includes access to at least one of: compressor repair date data; data of the compressor repair type; data of the repaired parts of the compressor; data from the compressor service technician. In other aspects, for the remote module, access to the compressor data includes access to at least one of: suction pressure data; discharge pressure data; suction temperature data; discharge temperature data; electric current data; electrical voltage data; room temperature data; temperature data of the compressor motor; temperature data of the compression element; temperature data. of compressor bearing; oil temperature data; compressor control data. In other aspects, for each local module, the method further includes storing data from the cooling system of the second non-volatile memory or the operation memory in the first non-volatile memory. For the remote module, the method further includes having access to the cooling system data in each first non-volatile memory and storing the cooling system data in the database. In other aspects, for the remote module, access to the cooling system data includes access to at least one of the condenser temperature data and evaporator temperature data. In other aspects, for the remote module, access to compressor data includes access to compressor fault history data. Additionally, a method is provided that includes providing a warranty for a compressor having a non-volatile memory; receive a claim under the warranty; examine data stored in the non-volatile memory and respond to the claim based on the examination. In other aspects, the examination of the data stored in the non-volatile memory includes examining the non-volatile memory embedded in the compressor or fixed to the compressor in a tamper-resistant housing. In other aspects, the examination of the data stored in the non-volatile memory includes examining the non-volatile memory embedded in a connector block that provides an electrical connection between the inside and outside of the compressor. In other aspects, the examination of the data stored in the non-volatile memory includes examining the non-volatile memory in an RFID device. In other aspects, the provision of the warranty includes providing terms by which the compressor can be replaced or repaired. In other aspects, the provision of the guarantee includes defining the misuse of the compressor. The response to the claim includes determining the misuse of the compressor based on the data and warranty and refusing to replace or repair the compressor when the data indicate misuse of the compressor. In other aspects, the definition of misuse includes defining a permissible operating range for the compressor and wherein determining the misuse of the compressor includes comparing the data with the permissible operating range. In other aspects, the definition of permissible operating range includes defining at least one of: a refrigerant level range, a refrigerant pressure range, a refrigerant temperature range, an electric current range, a voltage range electrical, an ambient temperature range, a range of compressor motor temperature, a range of compressor bearing temperature and a range of oil temperature data. In other aspects, the provision of the guarantee includes defining the misuse of the compressor. The response to the claim includes determining the misuse of the compressor based on data and warranty and replacing or repairing the compressor when the data does not indicate misuse of the compressor. In other respects, the response to the claim includes refusing to replace or repair the compressor when the data indicates that the compressor is running. In other aspects, the response to the claim includes determining a cause of a functionally bad compressor based on the examination and repairing the compressor based on the determination. In other aspects, the examination of the data includes examining at least one of: data of the type of the compressor model, data of the serial number of the compressor; compressor capacity data; data of the operating coefficient of the compressor comprising numerical constants associated with the compressor and used to place compressor operation data. In other respects, the examination of the data includes examining at least one of: data from the compressor's material list; data from the construction sheet of the compressor; data of the construction date of the compressor; data from the compressor construction plant; data of compressor construction shift; data from the construction line of the compressor; data from the compressor inspector. In other aspects, the examination of the data includes examining at least one of: data on the energy efficiency ratio of the compressor; start data at low compressor voltage; compressor power data; compressor maximum electrical current data; flow data of the compressor refrigerant. In other aspects, the examination of the data includes examining at least one of: compressor installation location data; data on the date of installation of the compressor; compressor installer data; purchase location data of the compressor. In other aspects, the examination of the data includes examining at least one of: data of the repair date of the compressor; data of the compressor repair type; data of the repaired parts of the compressor; data from the compressor service technician. In other aspects, the examination of the data includes examining at least one of: suction pressure data; discharge pressure data; suction temperature data; discharge temperature data; electric current data; electrical voltage data; room temperature data; compressor motor temperature data; temperature data of the compression element; compressor bearing temperature data; oil temperature data; compressor control data. In other aspects, the examination of the data includes examining at least one of: condenser temperature data; evaporator temperature data. In other aspects, the examination of the data includes examining compressor fault history data. Additionally, a method is provided that includes: guaranteeing a compressor having a non-volatile memory; receive a • claim for repair or replacement of the compressor; have access to data stored in non-volatile memory to determine if the compressor was misused; deny the compressor repair or replacement claim when the data indicates that the compressor was misused and replace or repair the compressor when the data indicates that the compressor was not misused. In other aspects, access to the data in the non-volatile memory includes access to the non-volatile memory embedded in the compressor or fixed to the compressor in a tamper-resistant housing. In other aspects, access to the data in the non-volatile memory includes accessing the non-volatile memory embedded in a connector block that provides an electrical connection between the inside and outside of the compressor. In other aspects, accessing the data in the non-volatile memory includes accessing the non-volatile memory in an RFID device. In other aspects, the compressor warranty includes defining the misuse of the compressor. In other aspects, the definition of misuse of the compressor includes defining a permissible operating range for the compressor. In other aspects, the definition of the permissible operating range includes defining at least one of: a range the refrigerant level, a range of the refrigerant pressure, a temperature range of the refrigerant, a range of electric current, a range of the electrical voltage, a range of ambient temperature, a range of the temperature of the compressor motor, a temperature range of the compressor bearing and a range of oil temperature data. In other aspects, access to data stored in the non-volatile memory to determine if the compressor was misused includes comparing the data with the permissible operating range and determining if the compressor was misused based on the comparison. Additional areas of application will become apparent from the description provided herein. It should be understood that the description and specific examples are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES The Figures described herein are for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way. Figure 1 is a perspective view of a compressor according to the teachings present; Figure 2 is a perspective view of a protection and control system attached to a compressor according to the teachings present; Figure 3 is a detailed view of a protection and control system and memory system of the compressor according to the present teachings; Figure 4 is a schematic view of processing circuits of a protection and control system according to the present teachings; Figure 5 is a flow diagram illustrating a data access control algorithm for a compressor memory system in accordance with the teachings present; Figure 6 is a schematic representation of a compressor information network in accordance with the teachings present; Figure 7 is a flowchart illustrating a guarantee administration method in accordance with the teachings present.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The following description is only exemplary by nature and is not intended to limit the present disclosure, application or uses. It should be understood that in all the drawings, the corresponding reference numbers indicate similar or corresponding parts and elements. As used herein, the terms "module", "control module" and "controller" refer to one or more of the following: an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), an electronic circuit, a processor (shared, specialized or group) and memory executing one or more programs of programming elements or permanent accessories, a combinational logic circuit or other appropriate components that provide the described functionality. In addition, as used herein, a computer-readable medium refers to any medium capable of storing data for a computer. Media that can be read by computer can include but are not limited to: CD-ROM, floppy disk, magnetic tape, other magnetic media capable of storing data, memory, RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM, instant memory, punched cards , immersion switches or any other medium capable of storing data for a computer. A protection and control system can verify the operating signals generated by the compressor or cooling system detectors and determine the operating data of the compressor or cooling system. The protection and control system may be of the type disclosed in co-assigned US patent application Serial No. 11 / 059,646, publication No. 2005/0235660 filed on February 16, 2005, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. However, it will be understood that other appropriate systems may be used. The protection and control system can be connected communicatively with a processor and physically mounted on, but separated from the compressor. The protection and control system can be physically separated from the compressor since the protection and control system can be removed or separated from the compressor. For example, the protection and control system can be replaced or repaired and then reassembled to the compressor. The protection and control system can verify the operation of the compressor and / or cooling system. For example, the protection and control system can determine a mode of operation for the compressor and can protect the compressor by limiting the operation when the conditions are unfavorable. In addition, the protection and control system can determine if there have been failures in the compressor or cooling system.

With reference to Figures 1 to 4, a compressor 10 may include a hermetic or semi-hermetic cover 12 in general cylindrical with a welded or bolted cover 14 on an upper portion and a welded or bolted base 16 on a portion of the bottom. The cover 14 and base 16 can be equipped with the cover 12 in such a way that an interior volume 18 of the compressor 10 is defined. The cover 14 can be provided with a discharge fitting 20 while the cover can be similarly provided with a cover. input accessory 22, generally disposed between the lid 14 and the base 16. A terminal 30 with a cover 32 of the terminal box can be attached to the cover 12. The terminal box 30 can house the protection and control system 34. The protection and control system 34 may have a housing 36 of the protection and control system and an integrated circuit (IC) 40 with processing circuits 42. The protection and control system 34 may be a module and may include processing circuits 42 that they may include data processing means such as a processor 39. The processor 39 may be a central processing unit (CPU) or a microprocessor. The processing circuits 42 may also include random access memory (RAM) 41 and a non-volatile memory such as a read-only memory (ROM) 43. Alternatively, the data processing means may be implemented by a specific integrated circuit of the application (ASIC), an electronic circuit, a combinational logic circuit or other appropriate components that can provide the functionality described. The protection and control system 34 may operate in accordance with an operation program stored in the ROM 43 to merge in the manner described herein. RAM 41 can function as operating memory during the operation of protection and control system 34. Processor 39 can access both RAM 41 and ROM 43. Housing 36 of the protection and control system can include a front portion of the accommodation and a posterior portion of the accommodation. The protection and control system 34 can be received cascadingly by a hermetic connector block 44, which can be located inside the terminal box 30 and fixedly attached to the cover 12 of the compressor. The hermetic connector block 44 can maintain the sealed nature of the compressor 10 while allowing energy to be supplied to the compressor motor (not shown) via the power conductors 47 as discussed in more detail hereinafter. The protection and control system 34 can be mounted to the cover 12 using two rods 49 which can be welded or otherwise attached to the cover 12. An embedded memory system 45 can include non-volatile memory 46 embedded within the compressor 10 Specifically, the non-volatile memory 46 may be embedded within the hermetic connector block 44. The memory system 45 may include a memory connector 48 interconnected with the non-volatile memory 46. The non-volatile memory 46 may contain data specific to the memory. compressor in which are included, for example, numerical constants corresponding to the model of the compressor, type and capacity. In other words, a certain pedigree of the compressor or identification information may be stored in the non-volatile memory 46. The non-volatile memory 46 may remain within the hermetic connector block 44, attached to or embedded within the compressor 10, throughout the operating life. of the compressor 10. In this way, the compressor-specific data can remain with the compressor 10, stored in the non-volatile memory 46, regardless of whether the compressor is moved to a different site, returned to the manufacturer for repair or used with the compressor. different protection and control systems. Alternatively, the non-volatile memory 46 may be located in a tamper-resistant housing anywhere on or in the compressor 10. For example, the non-volatile memory 46 may be in a tamper-resistant housing embedded within or attached to it. to the terminal box 30 or cover 32 of the terminal box. In addition, the non-volatile memory 46 may be embedded within the cover of the compressor 12 or located within the interior volume 18 of the compressor 10. The non-volatile memory 46 may be located in any suitable location that is generally inaccessible to a user., customer, repair person or technician. The tamper-resistant housing may include a fixed sealed package, adhered to or otherwise attached to the compressor 10 and considered to accommodate the non-volatile memory in an inaccessible and protected manner. Additionally, the non-volatile memory 46 may be located within the protection and control system 34 over the corresponding circuits 42. The non-volatile memory 46 may be molded into a component of the compressor such as the hermetic connector block 44, the terminal box 30, the cover 32 of the terminal box or other suitable component for maintaining the non-volatile memory 46 in an insulated and tamper-resistant manner. In this manner, the non-volatile memory 46 can remain inside the compress 10 for the entire operating life of the compressor 10. The hermetic connector block 44 can be configured with a memory connector 48 in communication with the non-volatile memory 46. this way, the non-volatile memory 46 can be read from or written via the memory connector 48. As shown in Figure 3, the memory connector 48 can include an 8-pin connector. However, other connector configurations, with more or fewer needles, can be used. In addition, other types of connectors can be used to provide an interface or interconnection with the non-volatile memory 46. For example, a serial data connection can be made with the non-volatile memory 46. Additionally, a wireless device, such as a device RFID, can be used to communicate with non-volatile memory 46. As an example, non-volatile memory 46 can be an erasable programmable read-only memory chip of 2 kilobytes to 4 kilobytes (EPROM) or a read-only memory chip programmable electrically erasable (EEPROM). Other types and other sizes of memory device may be used which include flash memory, magnetic media, optical media or other suitable non-volatile memory for storing data. Additionally, an RFID device can be used. The RFID device can include a non-volatile memory and can communicate data wirelessly. If an RFID device is used, the memory connector 48 can be a wireless data communication device that allows communication with the RFID device. As used herein, non-volatile memory is intended to refer to a memory in which the data content is retained when power is no longer fed to it such as an EPROM or EEPROM. Additionally, the non-volatile memory may include a traditionally volatile memory configured with an independent power source to retain data. For example, a random access memory (RAM) can be used and embedded within the compressor 10 with a separate power source, such as a battery with an expected battery life that is greater than the expected operating life of the compressor 10. The IC 40 can be configured with an IC connector 50, such that the IC 50 connector can be received cascadingly by the memory connector 48 when the protection and control system 34 is attached to the hermetic connector block. 44. In this manner, the non-volatile memory 46 can communicate with the processing circuits 42, via the IC connector 50 and the memory connector 48. The processing circuits 42 can read or write to the non-volatile memory 46. The non-volatile memory 46 can receive electrical power from the memory connector 48 and the protection and control system 34 or other device, connected to the memory connector 48. In this way, the non-volatile memory 46 p It may not require an independent source of electrical power. The hermetic connector block 44 can be configured with three power conductors 47 electrically connected to the internal components of the compressor, such as a motor of the compressor. compressor (not illustrated) '. Three-phase electrical power can be fed to the compressor 10 via the power cable 52 received by the terminal box 30. The power cable 52 can be attached to the ends of three conductor rods 54 via openings 37 on the front of the housing 36. The hermetic connector block 44 can receive the three conductor rods 54. Each of the three conductor rods 54 can be connected to a separate phase of the three-phase electrical power fed by the power cable 52. In the installation, the energy conductors 47 can be bent, such that an opening in each of the energy conductors can receive one of the three conductor rods 54. In this way, the energy conductors 47 can be electrically connected to the rods conductors 54 and three-phase electric power can be fed from the power cable 52 to the compressor 10. While the three-phase power supply to the compressor 10 is described, the compressor 10 can alternatively receive single-phase energy. In addition, any other system for powering the compressor 10 can be used. The electrical power can also be fed to the IC 40 and processing circuits 42 via at least one of the conductor rods 54. While the compressor 10 can be energized by the three-phase electric power, the IC 40 and processing circuits 42 can be energized by single-phase electrical power from one of the conductor rods 54. The processing circuits 42 may receive various operation signals generated by the compressor or cooling system detectors. The processing circuits 42 can determine or derive operating data from the compressor or cooling system. The electric current detectors 56 may be located on the IC 40 and may generate electrical current signals corresponding to the amount of electric current drawn by the compressor 10. The processing circuits 42 may verify the electrical current signals generated by the power sensors. electric current 56. In general, the current level drawn by the compressor corresponds to the load present on the compressor. The current drawn by the compressor 10 increases in general as the load present on the compressor 10 increases. Additional compressor detectors may be located within the cover 12 of the compressor. Such internal sensors of the compressor may include a motor temperature detector, a discharge line temperature detector, a suction pressure detector or the like. Another hermetic connector block 58 can be fixedly attached to the cover of the compressor 12 and configured with conductive terminals 60 connected to each of the internal detectors of the compressor. The processing circuits 42 can receive the operation signals generated by the internal detectors of the compressor. The processing circuits 42 may also receive additional operation signals from additional system or compressor detectors external to the compressor 10. Based on the various operation signals, the processing circuits 42 may determine an operation mode for the compressor 10 and can generate compressor or system fault alerts. The protection and control system 34 can be configured with a communication terminal 62 connected to the processing circuits 42 via an opening 63 in the face of the housing 36. The communication terminal 62 can be connected to a variety of network devices / communication. As described in more detail hereinafter and in the commonly-owned US patent application to the assignee No. 11 / 059,646, publication No. 2005/0235660, filed on February 16, 2005, the communication terminal 62 may be operable to connect to and communicate with a portable computing device, system controller or other appropriate communication / network device. Referring now to Figure 5, there is shown a flow diagram illustrating an algorithm of data access control for a memory system 45. Prior to normal operation, the memory system 45 may be loaded with initialization or adjustment data. at initial values, in which specific data of the compressor are included, in grouped steps 48. When the compressor 10 is initially assembled and configured with the memory system 45, the compressor manufacturer, for example, can load the memory system 45 with compressor-specific data in step 10. The compressor specific data can include manufacturing data concerning the specific compressor 10 with which the memory system 45 It is associated. For example, the initialization data may include the compressor model, compressor serial number and compressor capacity size. A list of materials, that is, 1-a list of part numbers of all the individual components of the compressor, can also be charged to the memory system 45. The construction sheet or sequence of operations carried out in the compressor assembly 10, can also be charged. Data such as the date, shift, plant, assembly line and inspector that build and inspect the compressor 10 can also be loaded. The compressor-specific data may include information from test data loaded into the memory system 45 by the compressor manufacturer. The test data may include an energy efficiency ratio, which is relative to the BTU / h of the compressor to introduce power in watts. The test data may also include a low voltage start number, which represents the lowest line voltage at which the compressor 10 can start. The test data can also include a number of watts, related to electrical power that can be input to the compressor 10. The test data can also include a maximum current drawn by the compressor 10 at maximum load. The test data may also include the amount of refrigerant flow under given test conditions. The compressor-specific data may include data on the operating coefficient of the compressor. Each compressor 10 is associated with certain specific numerical constants of the compressor to be used by the protection and control system 34 when certain calculations and determinations of operation data are made. For example, as disclosed in the co-owned US patent application Serial No. 11/059646, publication No. 2005/0235660, filed on February 16, 2005, the protection and control system 34 may use constants. Compressor-specific numerics to calculate data about other components of the cooling system. For example, the protection and control system 34 can determine a condenser temperature or evaporating temperature based on the following formula: (1) P-C0 + (C, x TC0ND) + (C2 x TEVAP) + (C3) x TC0ND) + (C x COÍVD x ^ fü3) + (C5 x £ K4í) + (C6 x C0? r £)) + (C? x 7 £ K4Í, x T-com) + (8 * C0ND x 1 EVAP) + (C9 xi £ K4 / >; ), where P is the power of the compressor, TCOND is the temperature of the condenser, TEVAP is the temperature of the evaporator and C0 to Cg are specific constants for the model and capacity size of the particular compressor. Also, the protection and control system can determine the capacity of the compressor according to the following equation: (2) -X - Y0 + (¡x TC0ND) + (Y2 x TEVAP) + (F3 x Tcom) + (Y4 x Tcom x TEVAP) + (Y5 x TEVAP) + (Y6 x Tcom) + (Y? X TEVAP x Tcom) + (F8 x CCWD x + (79? TEyAP) where X is the capacity of the compressor, TCOND is the temperature of the condenser, TEVAP is the temperature of the evaporator and Y0 to Yg are specific constants for the model and size of the particular compressor. The numerical constants C0 to Cg and Y0 to Yg, which are traditionally published by the manufacturer of the compressor and charged to the protection and control system 34 at the time the compressor is installed in the field, can be pre-loaded to non-volatile memory 46 of the memory system 45 by the compressor manufacturer at the time the compressor 10 is constructed. In this way, specific data of the compressor are charged to the memory system 45, thereby decreasing the installation load in the installer in the field and minimizing the probability of installation error. Information concerning the specific refrigeration system connected to a compressor can be charged to the memory system 45 by the system manufacturer in step 102. For example, the manufacturer of the refrigeration system can receive a compressor 10 configured with a memory system 45 which has been loaded by the compressor manufacturer with specific information. Then the manufacturer of the cooling system can use the compressor 10 as a component in the cooling system with for example an evaporator or a condenser. The manufacturer of the refrigeration system can load cooling system information, such as model information and serial number of the component for the system components, such as the evaporator and the condenser, to the memory system 45. The installation data can be be loaded into the memory system 45 by the installer at the time the compressor is installed in the field location in step 104. As discussed above, the memory system 45 is configured with a memory connector 48. In the In the field, the memory system 45 can be accessed by the installer with a portable device directly connected to the memory connector 48. Alternatively, the memory system 45 can be accessed after the protection and control system 34 is installed. In such a case, the installer can have access to the memory system 45 with a portable device connected to the communication terminal 62 of the protection and control system 34. In this manner, the memory system 45 is accessible by the portable device, via the communication terminal 62, processing circuits 42, IC 50 connector and memory connector 48. Similarly, the memory system 45 can be accessed by other devices connected to the communication terminal 72 of the protection and control system 34. The installation data charged to the memory system 45 may include the installation location, the installation date, the name of the installer, and the vendor of which the compressor .10 was purchased, additionally, subsequent to the installation, if the compressor 10 receives. service sometime, service information, such as service description and a list of replacement parts, may be loaded into the memory system 45 in that time in the same way. With continuous reference to Figure 5, once the compressor 10 has been installed in the field location, the compressor 10 can enter normal operation in grouped steps 106. A normal operation cycle is generally shown in grouped steps 106 During normal operation 106, the compressor 10 can carry out operation functions in step 108. During normal operation, the protection and control system 34 can verify operating signals generated by the compressor- or cooling system detectors and can generate operating data. of the compressor or cooling system. The protection and control system 34 can determine an operation mode for the compressor 10 and can determine if there have been failures in the compressor or cooling system. During normal operation, the operation and control system 34 can write operation data to the memory system 45 in step 110. In a memory 45 using an EEPROM of 2 kilobytes to 4 kilobytes, the operation data of the two a three more recent minutes of operation can be stored in the memory system 45. Longer periods of operation data can be stored if a memory system 45 with a greater amount of memory is used. When the allocated memory for storing operation data is full, the protection and control system 34 can overwrite the oldest operation data first. Additionally, the protection and control system 34 can divide the allocated memory to store operation data in discrete segments. When the assigned memory is full, the oldest segment can be erased and rewritten with more recent operation data. The operation data written to the memory system 45 may include any number of predetermined signals and parameters verified or generated by the compressor, the cooling system or the protection and control system 34. For example, the operation data may include data concerning with extracted electric current, compressor voltage, ambient temperature, discharge line temperature, intake or inlet line temperature, compressor motor winding temperature, compression element temperature, bearing temperature, oil temperature , discharge line pressure, intake line pressure and the like. The operation data may also include cooling system data such as condenser temperature and evaporator temperature. The operation data may also include communication inputs of the cooling system, such as a cooling system call for cooling or heating, a defrosting command or the like. Fault history data can also be stored in the memory system 45. The protection and control system 34 can determine whether there have been failures in the compressor 10 or the system in step 112. When a fault has occurred, the protection and control system 34 may update the fault history data in the memory system 45 in step 114. The fault history data may include information concerning the date, time and type of the most recent failures. For example, a seven-day fault history can be stored in memory system 45. Information concerning the last fault, such as the latest compression engine temperature failure, last voltage or current failure, last failure of oil level, last failure of the number of cycles, etc., can be stored in the memory system 45. In step 116, the protection and control system 34 can determine whether its has made a request for the system data of memory by a device connected to the communication terminal 62. When a device requests data from the memory system 45, via the communication terminal 62, the protection and control system 34 can retrieve the required data from the memory system 45 and provide them to device . which requests them via the communication terminal 62 in step 118. Then, the protection and control system 34 loops back to step 108. In this way, compressor specific data, system data, installation data and operation data can be stored in the memory system 45 and accessed by the protection and control system 34, as well as any other devices connected to the protection and control system 34 via the communication terminal 62. The data stored in the memory system 45 can be used to evaluate the performance of the compressor or the performance of the refrigeration system. For example, when examining the data stored in the memory system 45, the operation data can be evaluated in light of the model and capacity size of the compressor, as well as the installation location light of the compressor. The data stored in the memory system 45 can provide data regarding the operation of the compressor based on the various factors that can affect the performance and based on the specific compressor specifications. In this way, the data stored in the memory system 45 can provide evaluation assistance when a new compressor is considered for purchase or when a new compressor is designed. The protection and control system 34 can be connected to a network via the communication terminal 62. In such case, the memory system 45 can be accessible to other devices connected to the network. Compressor-specific data, system data and operation data can then be used to diagnose the compressor, diagnose the cooling system, schedule maintenance and evaluate compressor warranty claims.

Referring now to Figure 6, a compressor information network 150 is shown. The protection and control system 34 or multiple protection and control systems 34 can be connected to a network. The protection and control systems 34 can be connected to the network via the communication terminal 62 which is communicatively connected to the processing circuits 62. Alternatively, the protection and control system 34 can be connected to the network via a system controller 152, such as a controller of the refrigeration system. In addition, the protection and control system 34 can be connected to the network via a portable computing device 54 or other appropriate network device. The protection and control system 34 can be connected to the Internet 158 via a wired or wireless internet connection. The protection and control system 34 can be connected to a computer network such as internet 158. In addition, the protection and control system 34 can be connected to a database server 156 via internet 158. The database server 156 may be a module configured to communicate with the protection and control systems 34 and with a computer information database stored in a computer readable medium 164. In this manner, the contents of the memory system 45 may be be accessible to other devices connected to the network, in which the database server network 156 is included. The database server 156 can collect information from the memory system 45 via a memory system information transaction initiated by the database server 156, the protection and control system 34, the system controller 52, the portable computing device 54 or another network device. The database server 156 can accumulate an extensive compressor information database based on the content of multiple memory systems 45 connected to the network. In this way, the database server 156 can store compressor information including identity, location, operation history, service history, fault history, fault data, compressor, for example, for multiple compressors. 10 connected to the network and located in multiple sites around the world. The compressor information database can be used to evaluate the operation of the compressor. The database can be used to improve the future design of the compressor or cooling system, to improve training in the field of the service technician and / or to determine trends concerning certain similar environmental conditions. The database server information can also be used to determine management purposes as a tool to analyze sales and marketing activities. The information can also be shared with system manufacturers or systems component manufacturers to assist in the design and implementation of refrigeration systems and system components. In other words, the database can provide compressor operation data, tied to geographic installation locations, compressor type and capacity and other compressor specification data. Referring now to Figure 7, the information stored in the memory system 45 can be used during the management of compressor warranty claims. A compressor may be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The warranty may include the terms by which the compressor can be replaced or repaired. The warranty often includes an expiration date. In addition, the warranty may include terms by which misuse of the compressor and other events that void the warranty can be defined. Events that void the warranty may include certain circumstances of misuse. For example, the warranty may include certain acceptable ranges of operation, which include a coolant level range, a coolant pressure range, a coolant temperature range, an electric current range, an electrical voltage range, an ambient temperature range, a temperature range of the compressor motor, a temperature range of the compressor bearings and a range of oil temperature data. If the user ignores a condition of misuse for a certain period of time, and allows the compressor to operate under circumstances of misuse, the warranty may be voided. When a compressor failure occurs, a claim may be made based on the warranty of the compressor manufacturer that the compressor 10 or a component of the compressor is defective or otherwise subject to repair by the manufacturer under the terms of the warranty . In such a case, the owner of the compressor may return the compressor 10 to the manufacturer with the claim indicating the reason for the return. The manufacturer of the compressor can receive the warranty claim information in step 200. When a compressor 10 with a memory system 45 is returned to the manufacturer under a warranty claim, the manufacturer can have access to the memory system 45 and examine the data -of fault history and operation data. The data of the memory system 45 can be retrieved by the manufacturer of the compressor in step 202. By examining the data of the memory system, the manufacturer can confirm whether the compressor 10 was the cause of the failure. When the data of the cooling system is stored in the memory system 45, the manufacturer can determine that a component of the system other than the compressor, such as a condenser or evaporator, was the cause of the failure of which there is a complaint in the warranty claim. In such a case, the manufacturer may be able to quickly determine that the compressor 10 is not defective or in need of repair. The compressor manufacturer can determine if a component other than the compressor had failures in step 204. In addition, when examining the contents of the memory system 45, the manufacturer may be able to determine if an event that voided the warranty occurred. of compressor failure. For example, the memory system 45 may reveal that a condition of low cooling fluid content was ignored for a period of time before the compressor failure occurred. In such a case, the manufacturer can determine that the warranty claim is void because the owner of the compressor ignored the condition of low cooling fluid content. The manufacturer of the compressor can determine if an event has occurred that invalidates the warranty in step 206. When the compressor 10 has faults in step 204, when an event that invalidates the warranty has not been presented in step 206, the manufacturer The compressor can repair or replace the compressor under the terms of the warranty in step 208. When a component other than the compressor is faulty or when an event has occurred that invalidates the warranty in steps 204 or 206, the manufacturer of the The compressor may notify the owner of the compressor in step 210. When the memory system 45 is remotely accessible to the manufacturer via a network device, as discussed above, the manufacturer may be able to effect a determination of a preliminary warranty claim beforehand. of the compressor 10 being sent to the manufacturer. For example, before disconnecting the compressor from the system for the manufacturer's return, the compressor owner can simply notify the manufacturer that they believe a problem covered by the warranty has occurred. Then, the manufacturer can access the compressor memory system 45 and examine the data of the memory system to take a preliminary determination as to the warranty claim. When an event has been presented that voids the warranty, the manufacturer can ask the owner of the compressor regarding the presence of the event that voids the warranty. The compressor manufacturer may also be able to make a preliminary determination as to whether the complaint problem originated with a failure of the component other than the compressor. Such preliminary determination will save time and money that were previously lost due to warranty claims not necessary or not covered. During a warranty claim, if it is determined that the compressor failure was due to failures of a system component other than the compressor based on the data contained in the memory system 45, this data may be shared with the manufacturer of the compressor. component of the system that is not the compressor. In this way, data and information can be shared with other component manufacturers and systems to assist in the management of your warranty claims as well. The description is only exemplary by nature and it is intended that variations are within the scope of the teachings. Such variations will not be considered as a deviation from the spirit and scope of the teachings.

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1. CLAIMS 1. A system comprising a compressor comprising a first non-volatile memory connected to a module, the module has a processor and a second non-volatile memory, characterized in that the first non-volatile memory is associated with the compressor, the module is attached selectively to the compressor and the processor is configured to have access to the first and second non-volatile memories.
2. 2. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the first non-volatile is embedded in the compressor or fixed to the compressor in a housing resistant to tampering.
3. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a connector block attached to the compressor to allow an electrical connection between the interior and exterior of the compressor, wherein the first non-volatile memory is embedded within the connector block.
4. 4. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises an RFID device that includes the first non-volatile memory.
5. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the first non-volatile memory stores compressor specific data including at least one of: compressor model type data; compressor serial number data; compressor capacity data; data of the operating coefficient of the compressor comprising numerical constants associated with the compressor and used to calculate compressor operation data.
6. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the first non-volatile memory stores compressor-specific data that includes at least one of: compressor bill of material data; compressor construction sheet data; data of the construction date of the compressor; data of compressor construction shift; Compressor construction assembly line data; data from the compressor inspector.
7. The system according to claim 7, characterized in that the first non-volatile memory stores compressor specific data that includes at least one of: data of the energy efficiency ratio of the compressor; start data at low compressor voltage; compressor power data; compressor maximum electrical current data; flow data of the compressor refrigerant.
8. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the first non-volatile memory stores compressor-specific data that includes at least one of: data of the installation location of the compressor; data on the date of installation of the compressor; compressor installer data; data of the location of purchase of compressor.
9. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the first non-volatile memory stores compressor specific data that includes at least one of: data of the repair date of the compressor; data of the compressor repair type; data of the repaired parts of the compressor; data from the compressor service technician.
10. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the first non-volatile memory stores compressor-specific data that includes at least one of: suction pressure data; discharge pressure data; suction temperature data; discharge temperature data; data of the electric current; electrical voltage data; room temperature data; temperature data of the compressor motor; temperature data of the compression element; temperature data of the compressor bearing; oil temperature data; compressor control data.
11. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that the first non-volatile memory stores data of the cooling system including at least one of: data of the temperature of the condenser; evaporator temperature data.
12. 12. The system in accordance with the claim 1, characterized in that the first non-volatile memory stores compressor fault history data.
13. The system according to claim 1, characterized in that it also comprises a communication device connected to the module for carrying out at least one of writing data to the first non-volatile memory and reading data from the first memory. volatile.
14. 14. A compressor characterized in that it has a non-volatile memory that stores manufacturing data - concerning the compressor.
15. 15. The compressor according to claim 14, characterized in that the non-volatile memory is embedded in the compressor or fixed to the compressor in a housing resistant to tampering.
16. 16. The compressor in accordance with the claim 14, characterized in that it has a connector block attached to the compressor to allow an electrical connection between the interior and exterior of the compressor, the non-volatile memory is embedded within the connector block.
17. 17. The compressor in accordance with the claim 14, characterized in that it also has an RFID device that includes the first non-volatile memory.
18. The compressor according to claim 14, characterized in that the manufacturing data includes at least one of: data of the model type of the compressor; compressor serial number data; compressor capacity data; data of the operating coefficient of the compressor comprising numerical constants associated with the compressor and used to calculate compressor operation data.
19. The compressor according to claim 14, characterized in that the manufacturing data includes at least one of: compressor bill of material data; compressor construction sheet data; - compressor construction date data; data from the compressor construction plant; data of compressor construction shift; data from the construction line of the compressor; data from the compressor inspector.
20. The compressor according to claim 14, characterized in that the manufacturing data includes at least one of: data of the energy efficiency ratio of the compressor; start data at low compressor voltage; compressor power data; compressor maximum electrical current data; flow data of the compressor refrigerant.
21. 21. A method for a compressor having a non-volatile memory, the method is characterized in that it comprises storing manufacturing data concerning the compressor in the non-volatile memory.
22. The method according to claim 21, characterized in that the storage of the manufacturing data concerning the compressor in the non-volatile memory includes storing the manufacturing data in the non-volatile memory embedded in the compressor or fixed to the compressor in a tamper resistant housing.
23. The method according to claim 21, characterized in that the storage of the manufacturing data concerning the compressor in the non-volatile memory includes storing the manufacturing data in the non-volatile memory embedded in a connector block attached to the compressor, the Connector block allows an electrical connection between the inside and outside of the compressor.
24. 24. The method of compliance with the claim 21, characterized in that the storage of the manufacturing data concerning the compressor in the non-volatile memory includes storing the manufacturing data in the non-volatile memory in an RFID device.
25. 25. The method of compliance with the claim 21, characterized in that the storage of the manufacturing data includes storing at least one of: data of the model type of the compressor; compressor serial number data; compressor capacity data; data of the operating coefficient of the compressor comprising numerical constants associated with the compressor and used to calculate compressor operation data.
26. The method according to claim 21, characterized in that the storage of the manufacturing data includes storing at least one of: compressor bill of material data; compressor construction sheet data; compressor construction date data; compressor construction plant data; data of compressor construction shift; data from the construction line of the compressor; data from the compressor inspector.
27. 27. The method of compliance with the claim 21, characterized in that the storage of the manufacturing data includes storing at least one of: data of the energy efficiency ratio of the compressor; start data at low compressor voltage; compressor power data; compressor maximum electrical current data; flow data of the compressor refrigerant.
28. 28. A method characterized in that it comprises: accessing a first non-volatile memory associated with a compressor using a processor associated with at least one of a second non-volatile memory and an operation memory; storing compressor data of at least one of the second non-volatile memory and the operation memory in the first non-volatile memory; have access to compressor data in the first non-volatile memory to evaluate compressor performance.
29. 29. The method according to claim 28, characterized in that access to the first non-volatile memory includes access to the first non-volatile memory embedded in the compressor or fixed to the compressor in a tamper-resistant housing.
30. The method according to claim 28, characterized in that it further comprises electrically connecting the interior and exterior of the compressor by means of a connector block where access to the first non-volatile memory includes access to the first non-volatile memory • embedded in the connector block.
31. 31. The method of compliance with the claim 28, characterized in that access to the first non-volatile memory includes accessing the first non-volatile memory in an RFID device.
32. 32. The method according to claim 28, characterized in that the storage of the compressor data includes storing at least one of: data of the model type of the compressor; compressor serial number data; capacity data, compressor; data of the operating coefficient of the compressor comprising numerical constants associated with the compressor and used to calculate compressor operation data.
33. 33. The method according to claim 28, characterized in that the storage of the compressor data includes storing compressor operating coefficient data comprising numerical constants associated with the compressor, the method further comprising calculating operating data of the compressor in based on the numerical constants of the compressor.
34. 34. The method of compliance with the claim 28, characterized in that the storage of the compressor data includes storing at least one of: compressor bill of material data; compressor construction sheet data; data of the construction date of the compressor; data from the compressor construction plant; data of compressor construction shift; Compressor construction assembly line data; data from the compressor inspector.
35. 35. The method according to claim 28, characterized in that the storage of the compressor data includes storing at least one of: compressor energy efficiency ratio data; data of the low-voltage start of the compressor; compressor power data; compressor maximum electrical current data; flow data of the compressor refrigerant.
36. 36. The method of compliance with the claim 28, characterized in that the storage of the compressor data includes storing at least one of: compressor installation location data; data on the date of installation of the compressor; compressor installer data; compressor purchase location data.
37. 37. The method according to claim 28, characterized in that the storage of the data of the compressor includes storing at least one of: data of the repair date of the compressor; data of the compressor repair type; data of the repaired parts of the compressor; data from the compressor service technician.
38. 38. The method according to claim 28, characterized in that the storage of the data of the compressor includes storing at least one of: data of the suction pressure; discharge pressure data; suction temperature data; discharge temperature data; electric current data; electrical voltage data; room temperature data; temperature data of the compressor motor; 5 temperature data of the compression element; data of "compressor bearing temperature, oil temperature data, compressor control data,"
39. 39. The method according to claim 10. 28, characterized in that it further comprises storing data of the cooling system of at least one of the second non-volatile memory and the operation memory in the first non-volatile memory, wherein the storage of the data of the refrigeration system includes storing at least one of: 15 temperature data of the condenser, temperature data of the evaporator.
40. 40. The method according to claim 28, characterized in that the storage of the compressor data includes storing fault history data of the compressor,
41. 41. A performance evaluation method for a compressor having a separable module that includes a compressor. processor and a first non-volatile memory, the method is characterized in that it comprises: 5 having access to compressor data stored in a second non-volatile memory associated with the compressor; Evaluate compressor data to determine compressor performance.
42. 42. The method according to claim 41, characterized in that the access to the data of the compressor stored in the second non-volatile memory includes access to the second non-volatile memory embedded in the compressor or fixed to the compressor in a housing resistant to tampering.
43. 43. The method according to the claim 41, characterized in that it further comprises electrically connecting the interior and exterior of the compressor by means of a connector block wherein access to the compressor data includes access to the second non-volatile memory embedded in the connector block.
44. 44. The method according to claim 41, characterized in that the access to the compressor data includes accessing the second non-volatile memory in an RFID device.
45. 45. The method according to the claim 41, characterized in that the access to the data of the compressor includes access to one of at least one of: data of the model type of the compressor; compressor serial number data; compressor capacity data; compressor operating coefficient data comprising numerical constants associated with the compressor and used to calculate compressor operation data.
46. 46. The method according to claim 41, characterized in that access to the compressor data includes access to the compressor. at least one of: compressor bill of material data; compressor construction sheet data; data of the construction date of the compressor; data from the compressor construction plant; data of compressor construction shift; data from the construction line of the compressor; data from the compressor inspector.
47. 47. The method according to the claim 41, characterized in that access to the compressor data includes access to at least one of: compressor energy efficiency ratio data; start data at low compressor voltage; compressor power data; compressor maximum electrical current data; flow data of the compressor refrigerant.
48. 48. The method according to claim 41, characterized in that the access to the compressor data includes access to at least one of: compressor installation location data; data on the date of installation of the compressor; compressor installer data; compressor purchase location data.
49. 49. The method according to claim 41, characterized in that the access to the data of the compressor includes access to at least one of: data of the repair date of the compressor.; data of the compressor repair type; data of the repaired parts of the compressor; data from the compressor service technician.
50. 50. The method according to claim 41, characterized in that access to the compressor data includes access to at least one of: suction pressure data; discharge pressure data; suction temperature data; discharge temperature data; electric current data; electrical voltage data; room temperature data; compressor motor temperature data; temperature data of the compression element; temperature data of the compressor bearing; oil temperature data; - compressor control data.
51. 51. The method of compliance with the claim 41, characterized in that it further comprises having access to data of the cooling system of the second non-volatile memory associated with the compressor, which includes having access to at least one of: condenser temperature data; evaporator temperature data.
52. 52. The method of compliance with the claim 41, characterized in that access to compressor data includes having access to compressor fault history data.
53. 53. A system comprising a remote module operable to communicate with a plurality of local modules, characterized in that each module includes a processor and a first non-volatile memory associated with the processor, the processor is in communication with the first non-volatile memory and a second non-volatile associated with a compressor, the remote module includes a database of information copied from the second non-volatile memory.
54. 54. The system according to claim 53, characterized in that the second non-volatile memory is embedded in the compressor or fixed to the compressor in a housing resistant to tampering.
55. 55. The system according to claim 53, characterized in that it further comprises a connector block attached to the compressor to allow an electrical connection between the interior and the exterior of the compressor, wherein the second non-volatile memory is embedded within the connector block.
56. 56. The system according to claim 53, characterized in that it further comprises an RFID device that includes the second non-volatile memory.
57. 57. The system according to claim 53, characterized in that the local module is selectively appended to the compressor.
58. 58. The system according to claim 53, characterized in that the local module is one of: a compressor protection and control system, a system controller or a portable computing device.
59. 59. The system according to claim 53, characterized in that the local module and the remote module are connected via a computer network.
60. 60. The system according to claim 53, characterized in that the compressor has a connector block attached to the connector to allow an electrical connection between the interior and the exterior of the compressor and wherein the second non-volatile memory is embedded within the connector block.
61. 61. The system according to claim 53, characterized in that the second non-volatile memory stores compressor-specific data that includes at least one of: data of the model type of the compressor; compressor serial number data; compressor capacity data; compressor operating coefficient data comprising numerical constants associated with the compressor and used to calculate compressor operation data; and where the local module communicates the compressor-specific data to the remote module for storage in the database.
62. 62. The system according to claim 53, characterized in that the second non-volatile memory stores compressor-specific data that include at least one of: compressor bill of material data; compressor construction sheet data; compressor construction date data; data from the compressor construction plant; data of compressor construction shift; Compressor construction assembly line data; compressor inspector data; and where the local module communicates the specific data of the compressor to the remote module for storage in the database.
63. 63. The system according to claim 53, characterized in that the second non-volatile memory stores compressor specific data including at least one of: compressor energy efficiency ratio data; start data at low compressor voltage; compressor power data; compressor maximum electrical current data; flow data of the compressor refrigerant: and where the local module communicates the compressor-specific data to the remote module for storage in the database.
64. 64. The system in accordance with the claim 53, characterized in that the second non-volatile memory stores compressor specific data including at least one of: compressor installation location data; data of compressor installation date; compressor installer data; compressor purchase location data; and where the local module communicates the specific data of the compressor to the remote module for storage in the database.
65. 65. The system according to claim 53, characterized in that the second non-volatile memory stores compressor-specific data including at least one of: compressor repair date data; data of the compressor repair type; data of the repaired parts of the compressor; data from the compressor service technician; and where the local module communicates the specific data of the compressor to the remote module for storage in the database.
66. 66. The system according to claim 53, characterized in that the second non-volatile memory stores compressor-specific data that include at least one of: suction pressure data; discharge pressure data; suction temperature data; discharge temperature data; electric current data; electrical voltage data; room temperature data; data of the compressor motor temperature; temperature data of the compression element; temperature data of the compressor bearing; oil temperature data; compressor control data; and where the local module communicates the specific data of the compressor to the remote module for storage in the database.
67. 67. The system according to claim 53, characterized in that the second non-volatile memory stores data of the cooling system that includes at least one of: data of the temperature of the condenser; evaporator temperature data; and where the local module communicates the data of the cooling system to the remote module for storage in the database.
68. 68. The system in accordance with the claim 53, characterized in that the second non-volatile memory stores compressor fault history data and wherein the local module communicates compressor fault history data to the remote module for storage in the database.
69. 69. A method of evaluating compressor performance for a remote module in communication with a plurality of local modules, the method is characterized in that it comprises: * 'for each local module, having access to a first non-volatile memory associated with a compressor using a processor associated with at least one of a second non-volatile memory and an operation memory and store compressor data of at least one of the second non-volatile memory and the operation memory in the first non-volatile memory; for the remote module, access the compressor data in each first non-volatile memory, store the compressor data in a database and have access to the database to evaluate the performance of the compressor.
70. 70. The method according to claim 69, characterized in that the access to the data of the compressor in each first non-volatile memory includes having access to the compressor data with a computer network connection.
71. 71. The method according to claim 69, characterized in that for the remote module, access to the data of the compressor includes access to at least one of: data of the model type of the compressor; compressor serial number data; compressor capacity data; data of the operating coefficient of the compressor comprising numerical constants associated with the compressor and used to calculate compressor operation data.
72. 72. The method according to claim 69, characterized in that for the remote module, access to the compressor data includes access to at least one of: compressor bill of material data; compressor construction sheet data; compressor construction date data; data from the compressor construction plant; data of compressor construction shift; Compressor construction assembly line data; data from the compressor inspector.
73. 73. The method according to claim 69, characterized in that for the remote module, access to the compressor data includes access to at least one of: compressor energy efficiency ratio data; start data at low compressor voltage; compressor power data; compressor maximum electrical current data; flow data of the compressor refrigerant.
74. 74. The method according to claim 69, characterized in that for the remote module, access to the compressor data includes access to at least one of: compressor installation location data; data on the date of installation of the compressor; compressor installer data; compressor purchase location data.
75. 75. The method according to claim 69, characterized in that for the remote module, access to the data of the compressor includes access to at least one of: data of the repair date of the compressor; data of the compressor repair type; data of the repaired parts of the compressor; data from the compressor service technician.
76. 76. The method according to claim 69, characterized in that for the remote module, access to the compressor data includes access to at least one of: suction pressure data; discharge pressure data; suction temperature data; discharge temperature data; electric current data; electrical voltage data; room temperature data; data of the compressor motor temperature; temperature data of the compression element; temperature data of the compressor bearing; oil temperature data; compressor control data.
77. 77. The method according to claim 69, characterized in that it further comprises: for each local module, store data of the cooling system of at least one of the second non-volatile memory. and the operation memory in the first non-volatile memory; for the remote module, access the data of the cooling system in each first non-volatile memory and store the data of the cooling system in the database.
78. 78. The method according to claim 77, characterized in that for the remote module, access to the data of the refrigeration system includes access to at least one of temperature data of the condenser and data of the evaporator temperature.
79. 79. The method according to claim 69, characterized in that for the remote module, access to the data of the compressor includes having access to compressor fault history data.
80. 80. A method characterized in that it comprises: providing a guarantee for a compressor having a non-volatile memory; receive a claim under the warranty; examine the data stored in the non-volatile memory; respond to the claim based on the test.
81. 81. The method of compliance with the claim 80, characterized in that the examination of the data stored in the non-volatile memory includes examining the non-volatile memory embedded in the compressor or fixed to the compressor in a tamper-resistant housing.
82. 82. The method according to claim 80, characterized in that the examination of the data stored in the non-volatile memory includes examining the non-volatile memory • embedded in a connector block that provides an electrical connection between the inside and outside of the compressor.
83. 83. The method according to claim 80, characterized in that the examination of the data stored in the non-volatile memory includes examining the non-volatile memory in an RFID device.
84. 84. The method according to claim 80, characterized in that the provision of the warranty includes providing terms by which the compressor can be replaced or repaired.
85. 85. The method of compliance with the claim 80, characterized in that the provision of the warranty includes defining the misuse of the compressor and wherein the response to the claim includes determining the misuse of the compressor based on the data and warranty and refusing to repair or replace the compressor when the data indicates misuse of the compressor.
86. 86. The method according to claim 85, characterized in that the definition of misuse includes, defining at least one permissible operating range for the compressor and wherein determining the misuse of the compressor includes comparing the data with the at least one permissible operating interval.
87. 87. The method according to claim 86, characterized in that the definition of at least one permissible operating range includes defining at least one of: a coolant level range, a coolant pressure range, a temperature range of the refrigerant, a range of electric current, an electric voltage range, an ambient temperature range, a temperature range of the compressor motor; a temperature range of the compressor bearing and a range of oil temperature data.
88. 88. The method according to claim 80, characterized in that the provision of the guarantee includes defining the misuse of the compressor and wherein the response to the claim includes determining the misuse of the compressor based on the data and the warranty and replacing it. or repair the compressor when the data does not indicate misuse of the compressor.
89. 89. The method according to claim 80, characterized in that the response to the claim includes refusing to replace or repair the compressor when the data indicates that the compressor is running.
90. 90. The method according to claim 80, characterized in that the response to the claim includes determining a cause of a functionally wrong compressor based on the examination and repairing the compressor based on the determination.
91. 91. The method according to claim 80, characterized in that the examination of the data includes examining at least one of: data of the model type of the compressor; compressor serial number data; compressor capacity data; data of the operating coefficient of the compressor comprising numerical constants associated with the compressor and used to calculate compressor operation data.
92. 92. The method according to claim 80, characterized in that the examination of the data includes examining at least one of: compressor bill of material data; compressor construction sheet data; compressor construction date data; data from the compressor construction plant; data of compressor construction shift; Compressor construction assembly line data; data from the compressor inspector.
93. 93. The method according to claim 80, characterized in that the examination of the data includes examining at least one of: compressor energy efficiency ratio data; start data at low compressor voltage; compressor power data; data of the maximum electric current of the compressor; flow data of the compressor refrigerant.
94. 94. The method according to claim 80, characterized in that the examination of the data includes examining at least one of: compressor installation location data; data on the date of installation of the compressor; compressor installer data; compressor purchase location data.
95. 95. The method according to claim 80, characterized in that the examination of the data includes examining at least one of: compressor repair date data; data of the compressor repair type; data of the repaired parts of the compressor; data from the compressor service technician.
96. 96. The method of compliance with the claim 80, characterized in that examination of the data includes examining at least one of: suction pressure data; discharge pressure data; suction temperature data; discharge temperature data; electric current data; electrical voltage data; room temperature data; compressor motor temperature data; temperature data of the compression element; temperature data of the compressor bearing; oil temperature data; compressor control data.
97. 97. The method of compliance with the claim 80, characterized in that the examination of the data includes examining at least one of: condenser temperature data; evaporator temperature data.
98. 98. The method of compliance with the claim 80, characterized in that the examination of the data includes examining compressor fault history data.
99. 99. A method characterized in that it comprises: guaranteeing a compressor having a non-volatile memory; receive a claim for repair or replacement of the compressor; have access to data stored in non-volatile memory to determine if the compressor was misused; deny the claim for repair or replacement of the compressor when the data indicates that the compressor was misused; replace or repair the compressor when the data indicates that the compressor was not misused.
100. 100. The method according to the claim 99, characterized in that access to the data in the non-volatile memory includes accessing the non-volatile memory embedded in the compressor or fixed to the compressor in a tamper-resistant housing.
101. 101. The method of compliance with the claim 99, characterized in that access to the data in the non-volatile memory includes access to the non-volatile memory embedded in a connector block that provides an electrical connection between the inside and outside of the compressor.
102. 102. The method of compliance with the claim 99, characterized in that accessing the data in the non-volatile memory includes accessing the non-volatile memory in an RFID device.
103. 103. The method according to claim 99, characterized in that the compressor warranty includes defining the misuse of the compressor.
104. 104. The method according to claim 103, characterized in that the definition of misuse of the compressor includes defining at least one permissible operating range for the compressor.
105. 105. The method in accordance with the claim 104, characterized in that the definition of the at least one permissible operating range includes defining at least one of: a coolant level range, a coolant pressure range, a coolant temperature range, an electrical current range, an electrical voltage range, an ambient temperature range, a temperature range of the compressor motor, a range of the compressor bearing temperature and an oil temperature data range.
106. 106. The method of compliance with the claim 105, characterized in that access to data stored in the non-volatile memory to determine if the compressor was misused includes comparing the data with the at least one permissible operating range and determining whether the compressor was misused based on the comparison .