Powder bin material level detection system

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of material level detection, in particular to a powder bin material level detection system which comprises an MCU controller, a card swiping module, a weighing module, a communication module and a power module. The MCU controller is used for controlling the material amount in the powder bin according to the material using requirement of a user. The card swiping module is used for receiving a signal sent by the IC card and sending the signal to the MCU controller, the material level of the powder bin is controlled through the MCU controller, and accurate feeding and detection control over the remaining material level are achieved; the weighing module is used for collecting actual weight data of powder in the powder bin in real time, feeding back the weight data to the MCU controller and displaying the weight data at the same time. The communication module is used for establishing communication among the MCU controller, the card swiping module and the weighing module; intelligent material level management of the powder bin is achieved, material level changes can be monitored in real time, working parameters are automatically adjusted according to data changes, and therefore the maintenance cost and the labor cost are reduced, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of material level detection, and in particular to a powder bin material level detection system. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of industrial production, powder silos, as important facilities for material storage and supply, are receiving more and more attention from enterprises for their management efficiency and safety. Accurately controlling the material level of powder silos to ensure that materials neither overflow nor run out is the key to ensuring continuous and stable operation of the production line.

[0003] Traditional material management methods usually rely on manual inspections or simple sensors, which cannot provide accurate and real-time material level information. Simple sensors can often only provide limited material level information and cannot meet the needs of complex production environments.

[0004] With the continuous development of advanced technologies such as sensor technology, Internet of Things technology, and cloud computing, strong technical support has been provided for the research and development of powder silo level systems. High-precision sensors can detect the material height in the silo in real time and transmit the data to the central control system to achieve remote monitoring and management. Intelligence and automation are the future development trends of industrial production. The research and development of powder silo level systems is in line with this trend and will help promote industrial production to develop in a more efficient, safer, and more environmentally friendly direction.

[0005] Existing non-intelligent powder silo material level systems usually use relatively simple measurement methods, such as mechanical floats, direct-reading scales, etc. These methods are often easily affected by material properties, environmental factors, etc., resulting in low measurement accuracy and inability to obtain material level information in real time. Regular manual inspections or reliance on simple sensors for monitoring may result in failure to promptly detect abnormal conditions in the silo, such as material overflow, blockage, etc., thereby affecting production efficiency and safety. It is impossible to automatically adjust the feed or discharge speed according to changes in the material level, and manual intervention is required, which not only increases labor costs, but may also lead to material waste or production interruptions. Summary of the invention

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a powder silo level detection system that realizes intelligent material level management of the powder silo, can monitor the material level changes in real time, and automatically adjust the working parameters according to the data changes, thereby reducing maintenance costs and labor costs and improving production efficiency.

[0007] A powder bin level detection system of the present invention comprises an MCU controller, a card swiping module, a weighing module, a communication module and a power supply module; The MCU controller is used to control the material quantity in the powder silo according to the user's material requirements; The card swiping module is used to receive the signal from the IC card and send the signal to the MCU controller, which controls the material level of the powder bin through the MCU controller to achieve accurate feeding and residual material level detection and control; The weighing module is used to collect the actual weight data of the powder in the powder bin in real time, and feed the weight data back to the MCU controller, and display the weight data at the same time; The communication module is used to establish communication between the MCU controller, the card swiping module and the weighing module; The power module is used to provide the system with power for different needs, so as to meet the use of different electronic devices in the system. By establishing wireless communication between the modules, the stability and accuracy of the system are improved, and the powder silo situation can be monitored at any time. Through the cooperation of the MCU controller and the weighing module, the intelligent material level management of the powder silo can be realized. It can monitor the material level changes in real time and automatically adjust the working parameters according to the data changes, so as to improve the measurement accuracy and precise control, reduce the waste and leakage of materials, thereby reducing the maintenance cost and labor cost, and improving the production efficiency.

[0008] Preferably, the weighing module includes a weighing sensor, a digital tube display module and a button module; The weighing sensor is used to measure the weight of the material in the powder silo and convert data with the MCU controller to achieve real-time and accurate data. The digital tube module is used to receive the powder weight information sent by the weighing module and display the weight information in real time, making the data display more intuitive. At the same time, it displays the functions of the equipment to enhance the user experience; The key module sends control information to the MCU controller through keys to realize the equipment calibration, scale calibration, and alarm value modification functions; improve the accuracy and real-time performance of weighing data and increase the functionality of the system.

[0009] Preferably, the card swiping module includes a card reader; The output interface of the material level controller of the powder silo equipment is connected to the on-site electronic lock. The user uses the TC card to send a control signal according to the material demand. The signal is received and sent to the MCU controller through the card reader, so that the MCU controller controls the opening and closing of the on-site electronic lock, so that the material level controller of the powder silo equipment can accurately feed the powder silo. At the same time, it is used in conjunction with the weighing sensor to detect and control the remaining material level.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes a display terminal; The display terminal is used to integrate the card swiping module, the digital tube module and the key module; it improves the convenience for users to operate the system and observe the weighing data.

[0011] Preferably, it also includes a JATG download module; The JATG download module allows developers to download compiled program codes to the MCU controller, improving the convenience of system update operations.

[0012] Preferably, it also includes a control board clock module and a buzzer; The control panel clock module is set on the display terminal to display the time; The buzzer is used to sound the system alarm, which improves user convenience and the convenience of alarm reminders.

[0013] Preferably, the communication module includes an RS485 communication module and a LORA communication module; RS485 communication module is used to provide communication for JATG download module, control board clock module, key module, weighing sensor and card reader; The LORA communication module is used to provide communication for the buzzer and digital tube display module.

[0014] Preferably, the power module includes an RS485 power module and a LORA power module; RS485 power module is used to provide power to the card swiping module and MCU controller; The LORA power module is used to provide power for the digital tube display module, weighing sensor, button module, buzzer and control board clock module; by using the RS485 power module to provide power to the card swiping module and MCU controller, the anti-interference ability is improved and the signal transmission accuracy is improved. By using the LORA power module to provide power for the digital tube display module, weighing sensor, button module, buzzer and control board clock module, the energy consumption is reduced and the long-term operation stability of the equipment is improved.

[0015] Preferably, the power supply module further includes a power supply protection module; The power protection module is used to use relays to achieve automatic circuit adjustment, safety protection and circuit conversion.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: by establishing wireless communication between various modules, the stability and accuracy of the system are improved, the powder silo situation can be monitored at any time, and the intelligent material level management of the powder silo can be realized through the cooperation of the MCU controller and the weighing module. The material level changes can be monitored in real time, and the working parameters can be automatically adjusted according to the data changes, which is convenient for improving measurement accuracy and precise control, reducing material waste and leakage, thereby reducing maintenance costs and labor costs, and improving production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the system structure of the present invention; Figure 2It is a structural diagram of the MCU controller and the power protection module; Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the card swiping module and the MCU controller; Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the weighing module; Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the card swiping module; Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the communication module; Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the power module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive.

[0019] Example 1

[0020] A powder bin level detection system of the present invention comprises an MCU controller, a card swiping module, a weighing module, a communication module and a power supply module; The MCU controller is used to control the material quantity in the powder silo according to the user's material requirements; The card swiping module is used to receive the signal from the IC card and send the signal to the MCU controller, which controls the material level of the powder bin through the MCU controller to achieve accurate feeding and residual material level detection and control; The weighing module is used to collect the actual weight data of the powder in the powder bin in real time, and feed the weight data back to the MCU controller, and display the weight data at the same time; The communication module is used to establish communication between the MCU controller, the card swiping module and the weighing module; The power module is used to provide the system with power of different requirements, so as to facilitate the use of different electronic devices in the system; The weighing module includes a weighing sensor, a digital tube display module and a key module; The weighing sensor is used to measure the weight of the material in the powder silo and convert data with the MCU controller to achieve real-time and accurate data. The digital tube module is used to receive the powder weight information sent by the weighing module and display the weight information in real time, making the data display more intuitive. At the same time, it displays the functions of the equipment to enhance the user experience; The key module sends control information to the MCU controller through keys to realize the equipment calibration, scale calibration, and alarm value modification functions; In this embodiment, by establishing wireless communication between various modules, the stability and accuracy of the system are improved, the situation of the powder silo can be monitored at any time, and the intelligent material level management of the powder silo can be realized by cooperating with the MCU controller and the weighing module. The material level changes can be monitored in real time and the working parameters can be automatically adjusted according to the data changes, so as to improve the measurement accuracy and precise control, reduce the waste and leakage of materials, thereby reducing maintenance costs and labor costs and improving production efficiency.

[0021] Example 2

[0022] Based on Example 1, in a powder bin level detection system of the present invention, the card swiping module includes a card reader; The output interface of the material level controller of the powder silo equipment is connected to the on-site electronic lock. The user uses the TC card to send a control signal according to the material demand. The signal is received and sent to the MCU controller through the card reader, so that the MCU controller controls the opening and closing of the on-site electronic lock, so that the material level controller of the powder silo equipment can accurately feed the powder silo. At the same time, it is used in conjunction with the weighing sensor to detect and control the remaining material level. Also includes a display terminal; The display terminal is used to integrate the card swiping module, the digital tube module and the key module; Also includes JATG download module; The JATG download module is used to allow developers to download compiled program codes to the MCU controller; Also includes control board clock module and buzzer; The control panel clock module is set on the display terminal to display the time; The buzzer is used to sound the system alarm; The communication module includes an RS485 communication module and a LORA communication module; RS485 communication module is used to provide communication for JATG download module, control board clock module, key module, weighing sensor and card reader; The LORA communication module is used to provide communication for the buzzer and digital tube display module; The power supply module also includes a power supply protection module; The power protection module is used to use relays to achieve automatic regulation of the circuit, safety protection and conversion circuits; The power module includes an RS485 power module and a LORA power module; RS485 power module is used to provide power to the card swiping module and MCU controller; The LORA power module is used to provide power for the digital tube display module, weighing sensor, button module, buzzer and control board clock module; In this embodiment, the accuracy and real-time performance of the weighing data are improved, the functionality of the system is increased, the convenience for users to operate the system and observe the weighing data is improved, and the convenience for updating the system is improved.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, a powder silo material level detection system of the present invention can monitor the powder silo situation at any time by establishing wireless communication between various modules when working. The intelligent material level management of the powder silo is realized by cooperating with the MCU controller and the weighing module. It can monitor the material level changes in real time and automatically adjust the working parameters according to the data changes.

[0024] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A powder silo level detection system, characterized in that: Including MCU controller, card swiping module, weighing module, communication module and power module; The MCU controller is used to control the material quantity in the powder silo according to the user's material requirements; The card swiping module is used to receive the signal from the IC card and send the signal to the MCU controller, which controls the material level of the powder bin through the MCU controller to achieve accurate feeding and residual material level detection and control; The weighing module is used to collect the actual weight data of the powder in the powder bin in real time, and feed the weight data back to the MCU controller, and display the weight data at the same time; The communication module is used to establish communication between the MCU controller, the card swiping module and the weighing module; The power module is used to provide the system with power of different requirements, so as to meet the use of different electronic devices in the system.

2. A powder silo level detection system as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The weighing module includes a weighing sensor, a digital tube display module and a key module; The weighing sensor is used to measure the weight of the material in the powder silo and convert data with the MCU controller to achieve real-time and accurate data. The digital tube module is used to receive the powder weight information sent by the weighing module and display the weight information in real time, making the data display more intuitive. At the same time, it displays the functions of the equipment to enhance the user experience; The key module sends control information to the MCU controller through keys to realize the equipment calibration, scale calibration, and alarm value modification functions.

3. A powder silo level detection system as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The card swiping module includes a card reader; The output interface of the material level controller of the powder silo equipment is connected to the on-site electronic lock. The user uses the TC card to send a control signal according to the material demand. The signal is received and sent to the MCU controller through the card reader, so that the MCU controller controls the opening and closing of the on-site electronic lock, so that the material level controller of the powder silo equipment can accurately feed the powder silo. At the same time, it is used in conjunction with the weighing sensor to detect and control the remaining material level.

4. A powder silo level detection system as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Also includes a display terminal; The display terminal is used to integrate the card swiping module, the digital tube module and the key module.

5. A powder silo level detection system as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes JATG download module; The JATG download module is used to allow developers to download compiled program codes to the MCU controller.

6. A powder silo level detection system as claimed in claim 1 or 4, characterized in that: Also includes control board clock module and buzzer; The control panel clock module is set on the display terminal to display the time; The buzzer is used to sound the system alarm.

7. A powder silo level detection system as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The communication module includes an RS485 communication module and a LORA communication module; RS485 communication module is used to provide communication for JATG download module, control board clock module, key module, weighing sensor and card reader; The LORA communication module is used to provide communication for the buzzer and digital tube display module.

8. A powder silo level detection system as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The power module includes an RS485 power module and a LORA power module; RS485 power module is used to provide power to the card swiping module and MCU controller; The LORA power module is used to provide power for the digital tube display module, weighing sensor, button module, buzzer and control board clock module.

9. A powder silo level detection system as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The power supply module also includes a power supply protection module; The power protection module is used to use relays to realize automatic circuit adjustment, safety protection and circuit conversion.

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