RU2719456C1 - Method for integrated control of electrical systems using a computer for controlling power networks - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: electricity.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the field of electric circuits control. Disclosed is a system for manufacturing an electrical distribution unit using a computer for controlling an electrical network for automatically controlling multiple devices and protecting them from abnormal operating conditions, which comprises a dock and a central computer, which cause the processor to receive a set of information for the key computers included in the system, determine the number in the system and the set of individual functions for each connected key computer, connect the device and activate execution of the command corresponding to the function of said device, execute the obtained instruction set, transmit generated data to user device screen, server, generate, by means of set of information on connected device, interactive prompts for connection of devices both system and connected to system, generate report on user requirement on system state, by means of diagnostics to check the obtained set of information on channel state, electric wiring and connected equipment.

EFFECT: technical result is wider range of means.

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Description

FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY

The claimed invention relates to methods and systems for manufacturing a power receiving and distribution unit with automatic control, regulation and protection of external connected devices, such as industrial and domestic electrical appliances.

BACKGROUND

At the present stage, the main negative point of the existing technical solutions is the lack of a simple and intuitive way to combine connected devices into a single local digital infrastructure space, which implements automated power management systems for devices connected to the mains.

In general, the known methods for implementing systems of “intelligent” automated “digital” electrical infrastructure are local nodes created for the purpose of receiving, distributing power and control. A feature of these nodes is the system, the electrical installation that provides the organization of the network infrastructure, consisting of a “shell” (switchboard, cabinet, etc.) and a “filling” (finished electrical apparatus for its intended purpose, nominal value, etc.), and for each specific the object requires the individual manufacture of the above-described electrical distribution panel - electrical installation site. This process is only partially simplified by ready-made narrowly targeted devices with an integrated microcontroller. At the same time, for the full completion of tasks, reception and distribution of power supply with full automation of control and regulation processes, special design, manufacturing, installation and programming is required, followed by commissioning and tuning, all of the above leads to the difficult operation of the electrical switchboard of the electrical and automation unit. As a result, the limitations of user functionality and the narrow application of electrical installations.

Due to the fact that the work on assembling the electrical switchboard for its wiring, disconnection and programming is carried out by different specialists, this aspect inevitably introduces a negative element of the human factor in the process of setup, commissioning and further operation.

Known patent document RU 2613130, publ. 03/15/2017, from which the invention is known related to devices for measuring electrical power. An automated device for monitoring the equipment of an electrical substation contains a computer connected to the sensors of the parameters of the equipment of the substation. The computer is made in the form of a microprocessor unit for collecting and processing data. Sensitive elements are taken out of the sensors themselves and connected to them by one or two fiber optic cables. Cables are connected respectively with combined or with separated shaper and receiver of optical signals. The microprocessor and sensors are housed in one housing, which is equipped with a power supply, indication and interface module. The sensors are connected to a computer using electrical or fiber optic communication. Sensors can be made in the form of sensors of current, voltage and temperature. The microprocessor contains a microcontroller connected to a Profinet and / or Ethernet communication module, ROM memory and RAM-1, as well as a data controller, to which RAM-2 with a ring buffer and a circuit board with sensor signal inputs are connected. The output of the microprocessor unit is connected via a Profinet and / or Ethernet network with the operator's workstation.

Known patent document RU 2423771, publ. 07/10/2011, which discloses a device made in the form of a controller containing a block of external circuit sensors, paired with buttons - emulators of its state, the inputs of which are designed to connect external switching elements, and the outputs are connected to the input of the unit for pairing circuit sensors with power keys, output which, through the selection of the mode of operation of the closure sensors, is connected to the input of the switching switch block, the outputs of which are designed to connect electrical loads, the second output of the block eshnih sensor circuit connected to the input of the external input-output interfaces, interfaces with the plug-equipped address module intended for connection to the data bus and coupled to the input switching unit switches.

The closest analogue of the claimed invention is the invention disclosed in the publication CN 108572562 A, publ. 09/25/2018, which discloses an intelligent energy management system comprising intelligent hardware control and an intelligent control terminal, wherein the intelligent hardware control mainly comprises an electrical controller, a communication module, and a data acquisition module; the data collection module consists of a sensor and a monitor and is used to collect electricity data in real time; a communication module is used to communicate between the terminal and equipment; an electrical controller is used to control the behavior of various electrical appliances; the intelligent control terminal mainly comprises a control system, an information collection system, a communication system and a prediction and analysis system; the communication system communicates with the wireless fidelity module (Wi-Fi) of intelligent hardware control via serial communication; the information collection system receives sensor and monitor data and stores the received data in a database; the control system forms distributed control by means of the main unit of the upper computer and auxiliary units of the upper computer; A forecasting and analysis system is used to process and forecast data. Intelligent energy management system can be used on different platforms and can perform complex data processing, which is important for predicting the load and resource allocation.

A disadvantage of the known methods is the hardware limitations and programming complexity of the network device, due to the lack of reception and distribution of electrical energy and information for the entire spectrum of switching, protection, control and regulation of low-current and power currents, as well as the need for manual programming for specific tasks.

Thus, the main drawback of existing technical solutions in this area is the lack of a simple and intuitive way to combine connected devices into a single local digital infrastructure space.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The technical problem solved by the claimed invention is the creation of an active node in which numerous off-the-shelf electrical devices for various purposes are replaced by a power management computer device, which includes hybrid power and low-current computers, which are provided with a special environment with a man-machine interface for interactive programming, using which accelerates and simplifies the process of organizing a "digital" infrastructure by processing information with the help of an expert Neu system that automatically generates the necessary program instructions for the devices connected to it.

This problem is solved by a technical system that performs the functions of collecting, processing and transmitting information, the functioning of the elements of which within its boundaries is provided by weak electric currents - a low-current system (system of low currents). A wire system of low currents is understood as a combination of channels, routes, cables, crossovers, switching elements and technical rooms in a building or complex of buildings in a common area, intended primarily for the transmission of information.

The technical result is to simplify the process of setting up and adjusting the power receiving and distribution unit by increasing the quality of available digital technologies, improving the reliability of protecting external connected devices from unauthorized emergency operation modes, such as industrial and domestic electrical appliances, by fully automating control and regulation processes, measurement and alarm.

Also, an additional effect of the application of the invention is to reduce the risk of improper connection of equipment or its breakdown, since the connection process is accompanied by interactive prompts, as well as an indication of the necessary connectors for connecting devices.

The invention is carried out due to a method for manufacturing an electrical distribution unit using a power grid computer, for automatically controlling a plurality of devices and protecting them from abnormal operating modes, which comprises the steps of:

- install the computer network management;

- the network management computer receives a set of executable commands corresponding to the functions of the connected equipment;

- the power management computer displays interactive prompts for connecting external devices to it;

- connect at least one device to the power grid computer and activate the execution of at least one command corresponding to at least one function of said device;

- the computer network management executes a set of commands corresponding to the functions of the connected equipment;

- Install a power management computer.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1 is a schematic General view of the blocks and elements of a computer network management.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a complete power management computer.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In one embodiment of the method, a docking station platform is installed in a designated place of electric reception and distribution by a mounted method by means of surface mounting or by a built-in method by mounting into a prepared niche in the wall structure.

In another particular case of the method, the docking station platform has a one- or three-phase connection to an external power supply network.

In another particular case of the implementation of the method, the possible options for connecting two or more docking platforms have a typical scalable solution according to the number of consumer groups connected to the network management computer.

In another particular case of the method implementation, the remote terminal block for connecting external devices and equipment, which is part of the network management computer, is installed in a hinged / built-in way, depending on how the cables are laid, hidden / open wiring.

In another particular case of the method, the remote terminal block included in the composition for connecting external devices and equipment is connected to the docking station with a cable with a detachable electrical connection.

In another particular case of implementing the method, a central hybrid key-computer control computer is connected via a detachable combined low-current connection to the docking station platform.

In another particular case of implementing the method, the required number of power hybrid key computers for powering electrical appliances is connected to the docking station platform via detachable combined information-electrical connections.

In another particular case of implementing the method, the docking station platform is connected via a detachable combined information-low-current connection to hybrid key-computers for controlling low-current devices.

In another particular case of implementing the method, hybrid key-computers of multimedia signals are connected via a detachable combined information-low-current connection to the docking station platform.

The central computer of the hybrid device receives a set of executable commands corresponding to the functions of the connected equipment, while the docking station platform contains a slot for reading / writing from USB portable drives, ports for wired Ethernet connection to an external router. If necessary, the user downloads executable commands corresponding to the functions of the connected equipment to the central computer system.

In another particular case of implementing the method, port 8P8C is used for the information exchange of two or more power management computers integrated into a common control network.

In another particular case of implementing the method, the central computer contains an operating system containing information about the equipment of the power management computer, information about typical solutions, possible settings and options for connecting equipment, information about the hardware of the dock platform.

The power management computer displays interactive prompts for connecting external devices.

In another particular embodiment of the method, interactive prompts are displayed on the display of the central computer and / or on the user's remote device.

In another particular case of the method, the user device is a stationary control panel, telephone, smartphone, tablet, laptop or personal computer.

In another particular case of the method, the interactive prompts for connecting devices further comprise an indication of the terminal block for connecting external devices.

In another particular case of the method, the indication is a light indication.

In another particular case of the method, the color indication is duplicated in the prompts of the graphical user interface for the respective devices.

In another particular case of implementing the method, project documentation for the connected equipment is additionally present.

At least one device is connected to the mains computer and the execution of at least one command corresponding to at least one function of said device is activated.

In another particular case of the implementation of the method, when at least one device is connected to the power control computer, diagnostics of the connection is automatically performed.

In another particular case of implementing the method, after connecting at least one power supply group of the device to the power control computer, the wiring diagnostics are automatically performed including the connected wiring device.

In another particular case of the implementation of the method, after connecting at least one device to the power control computer, its diagnosis is automatically performed.

The power management computer executes a set of commands corresponding to the functions of the connected equipment.

In another particular case of implementing the method, after connecting at least one device to the power control computer, a set of commands is automatically executed that corresponds to the functions of the connected equipment, which ensures the normal operation of the device.

In another particular case of implementing the method, after connecting at least one device to the power control computer, a functional command for monitoring and protection, devices and electrical wiring from abnormal operating modes is automatically executed.

The claimed invention is also carried out using a manufacturing system of an electrical distribution unit using a power grid computer, for automatically controlling a plurality of devices and protecting them from abnormal operating modes, which comprises:

- at least one platform, a docking station and a central computer containing at least one memory with machine-readable instructions that induce at least one processor:

- receive a set of information for the key-computers included in the system;

- determine the number in the system and a set of individual functions for each connected key-computer;

- connect at least one device and activate the execution of at least one command corresponding to at least one function of said device;

- check the completeness of the execution of a set of commands;

- execute the received set of commands;

- transfer the generated data to the screen, user device, server;

- generate, using a set of information about the connected device, interactive prompts for connecting devices both system and connected to the system;

- generate using a set of information a report at the request of the user about the state of the system;

- at least one computer key containing at least one memory with machine-readable instructions that prompt at least one processor:

- receive, using information exchange with a central computer, a set of information about equipment connected to the key-computer;

- Define a set of functions for each connected type of equipment;

- connect at least one device and activate the execution of at least one command corresponding to at least one function of said device;

- check with the help of diagnostics the obtained set of information about the condition of the channel, wiring, connected equipment;

- perform a set of commands corresponding to the functions of the connected equipment;

- transfer the generated data to a central computer;

- at least one remote terminal block for connecting external consumers.

In one particular embodiment of the system, the power management computer consists of one docking station platform with one central control computer and at least one power key computer and one consumer group connected by cable to the external connection terminal block.

In another particular embodiment of the system, the network management computer consists of two or more docking platforms, has one central computer and a typical scalable number of key computers according to the number of consumer groups connected to the network management computer.

In one of the private options for implementing the key-computer system, it is a hybrid computer of basic conversion of power currents, designed to protect against abnormal operating modes and automatically control the power supply of the connected device.

In another particular embodiment of the key-computer system, it is a hybrid computer for basic low current conversion, designed to automate the control of a connected device.

In another particular embodiment of the key-computer system, it is a hybrid computer for basic multimedia signal conversion, which acts as an audio / video receiver.

In another particular embodiment of the system, the set of equipment for the computer for managing the power supply network corresponds to the user's request according to the number of power electrical supply groups and the number of low-current devices connected.

In another particular embodiment of the system, the selection of equipment information and selection is carried out using the interface of the system configurator.

In another particular embodiment of the system, upon activation of the central computer, the systems display a description of the system, including at least the type of equipment and model.

Figure 1 presents the computer network management, which is implemented through a system consisting of, a platform which is organized in the form of a hybrid docking station 1, and contains a single high-current input node 9 (single or three-phase execution) for electrical connection of the device in general, a single high-current transit node 6 for connecting two or more docking platforms and scaling the system as a whole, a node for connecting external information interfaces 5, a node for connecting external active low-current and interfaces 8, the central power distribution unit 10, the hybrid power key computer connection node 14, the central computer connection node 15, the connection port for the LAN port and the USB interface port node 16. The node 4 is necessary for connecting external active power interfaces to the docking station 1 .

Node devices (5,6,8,9) may include, but are not limited to: detachable electrical connections, unified connections of type 8P8C, non-detachable connections, terminal blocks, terminal connections. Node 4 is intended for connection, sensors (sensors), switches, actuators, relays, routers, lighting equipment, roller shutters, sockets, Internet of things (IoT) elements, household appliances, audio / video equipment, etc. any type of device that needs to be supplied with power, and it can be used in the claimed system.

In general, using detachable electrical connections, a central computer 7, at least one hybrid computing machine 2 (power key-computer) of the basic conversion of power currents are connected to the docking station, and using node 10, a terminal block 4 is connected to connect external cable products power groups of the user. To the hybrid dock 1 through the central node 10 for connecting external consumers. The number of modules of a hybrid computing machine 2 (power key-computer) of the basic conversion of power currents is determined by the platform model of the docking station 1, but not less than 4 pcs. Moreover, each module of the hybrid computing machine 2 (power switch-computer) of the basic conversion of power currents can perform the function of the power switch 2 (two) independent channels.

Also, the method includes the option of connecting low-current devices to the system. For example, a hybrid low-current base conversion basic computing machine 3 connected to a hybrid dock 1 through a node for connecting external active low-current interfaces 8, a basic multimedia signal conversion base hybrid computing machine 11 connected to a hybrid docking station 1 through a node for connecting external physical network information interfaces 5.

The central computer module 7 supports the “hot swapping” of the failed Hybrid Computing Machine 2 (power key computers) of the basic conversion of power currents without disconnecting the input power supply, limiting itself only to de-energizing the node to which the failed Hybrid Computing Machine 2 module is connected, which the queue are digital devices for switching and processing electrical signals, since with their help there is switching, reception, transmission and processing of both electrical to and information signals in the electrical installation.

A terminal block is a device that is controlled by a basic conversion computer and is required to connect an external load to the system.

The hybrid power module 2 of the basic power current conversion is equipped with internal hybrid power switches, which include internal relay protection. Moreover, each hybrid computing machine 2 (power switch-computer) of the basic conversion of power currents is equipped with an external relay protection unit 12, which works on the same principle and duplicates the internal relay protection.

Since the power management computer also contains a program for power management of both mobile and stationary versions, the user can use these solutions to remotely control the operation of the electrical installation by selecting the necessary functions from the list on the smartphone or monitor screen. At the same time, the User Interface includes: Graphical user interfaces for various categories of users. It has a structured natural-language interface with menu control and automatic syntax checking, a graphic that includes a graph, charts, scales, buttons, a multi-layer pictogram editor, interfaces with data sources that provide effective communication with external systems and databases, etc. For interacting with a user, the method comprises control means, for example, a touch display, a keyboard, or it can be performed without such means and controlled by connecting to a remote user control device, for example, a stationary control panel, telephone, smartphone, tablet, laptop or Personal Computer. The communication protocol with the remote device is selected from known protocols for ensuring the process of exchange and transmission of information.

The nodes of the network interface 5 and 8, are designed to work, for example, with a USB drive, and may contain connectors such as 8P8C for network interaction, are both a device for input and output. The necessary programs are downloaded from them and with their help, power is provided for hybrid computing machines (computers) of the basic conversion of weak currents 3, and multimedia signals 11.

There are also a number of peripheral devices that are part of the electrical installations of the network, for example, a surge protector that suppresses interference, or an external power supply module for low-current devices, as well as other hardware for performing functional tasks of the electrical network.

The modules of the hybrid computing machine basic conversion of low currents 3, the hybrid computing machine basic conversion of multimedia signals 11 and the node for connecting external active power interfaces 4 are connected to the hybrid docking station 1 using cables 13.

A hybrid computer of basic transformation of low currents 3 is connected to hybrid docking station 1 using cable 13 through a node for connecting external active low-current interfaces 8. A hybrid computer of basic conversion of multimedia signals 11 is connected to hybrid docking station 1 using cable 13 through node for connecting external physical network information interfaces 5. A node for connecting external active power interfaces 4 is connected to a hybrid docking station 1 using cable 13 through the central ny node 10 for connecting external consumers.

Computer programs as an integral part of digital devices are stored and executed in hybrid computing machines (computers) of the basic conversion of power currents 2, low-current currents 3, multimedia signals 11, and in the central control computer 7.

The interface of the central control computer 7 contains the algorithms that are necessary to determine all devices connected via a common bus. They also allow you to download special functional programs for hybrid computers, while combining them into a common data exchange network, thereby providing the entire system with a common operating system with feedback.

The claimed solution is a software and hardware complex that can be implemented using a computer network management, in particular, by implementing this method, the quality of the devices is improved and an entity is acquired in the form of a digital electrical installation with feedback, which characterizes an automated device for receiving and distributing power, with automatic control, regulation and protection of external connected devices, such as industrial and domestic electrical appliances Ry.

Claims (32)

1. A manufacturing system for an electrical distribution unit using a power management computer for automatically controlling a plurality of devices and protecting them from abnormal operating modes, which comprises: at least one docking station platform and a central computer comprising at least one memory with machine-readable instructions that induce at least one processor: receive a set of information for the key-computers included in the system; determine the number in the system and a set of individual functions for each connected key-computer; connect at least one device and activate the execution of at least one command corresponding to at least one function of said device; check the completeness of the execution of a set of commands; to execute the received set of commands; transmit the generated data to the screen, user device, server; generate, using a set of information about the connected device, interactive prompts for connecting devices both system and connected to the system; generate a report using a set of information at the request of the user about the state of the system; at least one computer key containing at least one memory with machine-readable instructions that prompt at least one processor: receive, using information exchange with a central computer, a set of information about equipment connected to the key-computer; define a set of functions for each connected type of equipment; connect at least one device and activate the execution of at least one command corresponding to at least one function of said device; check with the help of diagnostics the obtained set of information about the condition of the channel, wiring, connected equipment; execute a set of commands corresponding to the functions of the connected equipment; transfer generated data to a central computer; at least one remote terminal block for connecting external consumers.
2. The system according to claim 1, in which the power management computer consists of one docking station platform with one central control computer and at least one power key computer and one consumer group connected by a cable to the terminal block of external connections.
3. The system according to claim 1, in which the network management computer consists of two or more docking station platforms, has one central computer and a typical scalable number of key computers according to the number of consumer groups connected to the network management computer.
4. The system according to claim 1, in which the key-computer is a hybrid computer of the basic conversion of power currents, designed to protect against abnormal operating modes and automatic power management of the connected device.
5. The system according to claim 1, in which the key computer is a hybrid computing machine for basic low current conversion, designed to automate the control of the connected device.
6. The system according to claim 1, in which the key computer is a hybrid computing machine for the basic conversion of multimedia signals, which performs the function of an audio / video receiver.
7. The system according to claim 1, in which the set of equipment for the computer network management corresponds to the request of the user according to the number of power electrical power groups and the number of connected low-current devices.
8. The system according to claim 1, in which the selection of information about the equipment and selection is carried out using the interface of the system configurator.
9. The system according to claim 1, in which when the central computer is activated, the systems display a description of the system, including at least the type of equipment and model.
10. A method of manufacturing an electrical distribution unit using a power management computer for automatically controlling a plurality of devices and protecting them from abnormal operating modes, which comprises the steps of: install a power management computer; the power management computer receives a set of executable commands corresponding to the functions of the connected equipment; the power management computer displays interactive prompts for connecting external devices to it; connecting at least one device to the power management computer and activating execution of at least one command corresponding to at least one function of said device; the power management computer executes a set of commands corresponding to the functions of the connected equipment.

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