Intelligent control collector system and method for energy management

By designing a fault-tolerant and redundant intelligent control collector system in the energy management system, the problems of poor power compatibility, limited data accuracy and inflexible management strategies in the existing systems are solved, and more efficient, safe and flexible energy management is achieved. .

CN119511781APending Publication Date: 2025-02-25HENAN EAST CHINA IND TECH CO LTD
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CN202411453691.0
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2024-10-17
Publication Date
2025-02-25

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Technical Problem

The data collectors of existing energy management systems face problems such as poor power supply compatibility, limited data acquisition accuracy, lack of flexibility in management strategies and insufficient security performance, resulting in limited system performance and user experience.

Method used

An intelligent control collector system for energy management is designed, using fault-tolerant and redundant power modules, acquisition circuit modules, processing chip modules, storage modules, communication chip modules and display modules to realize real-time collection, processing, storage and distribution of information data. The system integrates high-precision sensors and advanced data cleaning and verification technology, supporting intelligent control policies and remote monitoring functions.

Benefits of technology

Ensure stable operation of the system through fault-tolerant and redundant design, improve data acquisition accuracy and flexibility of management strategies, enhance security performance, and improve overall system efficiency and user experience.

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Abstract

The invention relates to an intelligent control collector system and method for energy management, and the system comprises a power module which provides fault-tolerant and redundant stable power supply and is used for guaranteeing the long-time stable operation of an intelligent control collector; the acquisition circuit module is used for acquiring various energy information data in real time and is compatible with partial output control functions; the processing chip module is used for processing information data and processing information data related to logic control and intelligent judgment; the storage module is used for storing the collected information data and the final information data processed by the processing chip module; the communication chip module is used for ensuring that information data is transmitted to an information center in real time; and the display module is used for parameter setting and information data view display. On-site information data is acquired through the acquisition circuit module, the information data is processed by the processing chip module and then stored in the storage module, and the information data is published through the communication chip module.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of energy management, and in particular to an intelligent control collector system and method for energy management. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of intelligent technology, energy management systems, as key infrastructure for modern enterprises and urban operations, have become the focus of market attention in terms of efficiency, stability, accuracy and ease of management. However, energy management data collectors currently on the market generally face many challenges, including poor power supply compatibility, limited data collection accuracy, lack of flexibility in management strategies and insufficient safety performance, which greatly limit the overall system performance and user experience.

[0003] To this end, an intelligent control collector system and method for energy management are proposed. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an intelligent control collector system and method for energy management, which collects on-site information data through an acquisition circuit module, processes the information data using a processing chip module and stores it in a storage module, and publishes the information data through a communication chip module.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: An intelligent control collector system for energy management, comprising Power module: provides fault-tolerant, redundant and stable power supply to ensure long-term stable operation of the intelligent control collector; Collection circuit module: used for real-time collection of various energy information data, and compatible with some output control functions; Processing chip module: responsible for data processing, logic control and intelligent judgment related information data processing; Storage module: used to store the collected information data and the final information data processed by the processing chip module; Communication chip module: used to ensure that information data is transmitted to the information center in real time; Display module: used for parameter setting and information data visualization display.

[0006] Preferably, the power module adopts a fault-tolerant and redundant power supply, and the three power supplies of AC220V alternating current, DC24V direct current and battery are mutually backed up and have a fault-tolerant and redundant design.

[0007] Preferably, the processing chip module further includes: Intelligent processing and analysis: built-in algorithms are used to intelligently process and analyze information data, discover patterns in energy use, and optimize energy allocation strategies; Abnormal warning and automatic processing are used to automatically issue warning signals in abnormal situations and perform automatic processing according to preset strategies.

[0008] Preferably, the communication chip module also includes remote monitoring and control, which is used for users to remotely monitor energy usage and adjust remote management related to control parameters.

[0009] Preferably, the communication chip module supports the industrial Ethernet protocol and the Modbus protocol of the serial port, and extends support for wireless communication and wired communication. It adopts a dual network port redundant configuration, automatically switches channels, and is self-aware and adaptive in network switching.

[0010] Preferably, the display module adopts a touch screen plus keyboard mode display operation.

[0011] A method for intelligently controlling a collector comprises the following steps: S1: Collecting information data of on-site energy through the collection circuit module; S2: The collected information data is transmitted to the processing chip module for processing; S3: storing the information data processed by the processing chip module into the storage module; S4: Publish the information data in the storage module to the information center through the communication chip module.

[0012] Preferably, the information data in the storage module in step 4 is also displayed in the display module.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. In terms of power supply design, innovative fault-tolerant and redundant technologies are used to achieve seamless switching between AC220V and DC24V dual power supplies, and a backup battery is added as a third layer of protection, ensuring that the system can operate stably under any power supply conditions, while simplifying the complexity of on-site power supply.

[0014] 2. To improve system efficiency, we introduced leading high-performance processors, combined with optimized communication hardware (fully supporting multiple communication methods such as Modbus protocol, Ethernet and serial port) and efficient software algorithms, to achieve deep integration of edge computing and intelligent control. This change not only improves the speed of information data processing, but also effectively reduces redundant information data and noise interference through intelligent strategies, ensuring accurate transmission and efficient use of information.

[0015] 3. In the information data collection process, high-precision sensors are integrated, supplemented by advanced information data cleaning and verification technology to ensure the accuracy of each piece of information data. This improvement provides users with more accurate energy usage reports and provides strong information data support for energy conservation, emission reduction and cost control.

[0016] 4. In terms of intelligent management, the management strategy is intelligent and automated. The system can automatically adjust the management strategy according to real-time information data, and provide remote monitoring and control functions, allowing users to grasp the energy usage anytime and anywhere. This on-site intelligent management not only improves management efficiency, but also significantly reduces labor costs.

[0017] 5. The modular hardware design concept and configurable parameter display module are adopted to meet the personalized needs of different users. Users can flexibly select and replace hardware modules according to their own needs, and make personalized settings through the rich configuration options provided by the display module. This flexible configuration method enables the product to easily adapt to various application scenarios and meet the diverse needs of the market.

[0018] 6. In terms of security, the use of advanced information data encryption technology and regular backup mechanisms ensures the security and reliability of information data transmission and storage. These measures provide users with all-round information data security protection, allowing users to feel more at ease and assured when using the product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the intelligent control collector system for energy management of the present invention; Figure 2 It is a flow chart of the intelligent control collector method for energy management of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a circuit diagram of the intelligent control collector system for energy management of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. The embodiments described below are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] See also Figures 1 to 3 The present invention provides an intelligent control collector system and method for energy management, and the technical solution is as follows: like Figure 1 , an intelligent control collector system for energy management, comprising: A Power module: Provides fault-tolerant, redundant and stable power supply to ensure long-term stable operation of the intelligent control collector. Batteries can be added when necessary.

[0022] B Collection circuit module: Integrates high-precision sensors to achieve accurate collection of various energy information data, and is compatible with some output control functions.

[0023] C Processing chip module: It uses a high-performance processor and is responsible for the initial processing of data and the processing of information data related to logic control, intelligent judgment, etc.

[0024] D Storage module: provides large-capacity storage space for storing collected information data and final information data after intelligent calculation.

[0025] E Communication chip module: mainly supports industrial Ethernet protocol and serial port Modbus protocol. If necessary, it can be expanded to support wireless (such as 4G / 5G, LoRa, NB-IoT) or wired (such as industrial Ethernet) communication to ensure that information data is transmitted to the information center in real time.

[0026] F Display module: adopts touch screen + keyboard mode, used for parameter setting, status viewing, etc.; The communication chip module adopts dual network port redundant configuration, supports automatic channel switching, and self-sensing and adaptive network switching; others include: 1. Real-time information data collection: The collection circuit module mainly supports the real-time collection of information data of high-energy-consuming equipment in energy management, such as motors, boilers, air conditioners, etc. It can be expanded and compatible with the real-time collection of various other energy information data, including but not limited to wind speed, light intensity, water flow speed, etc. In addition, the logic of digital collection adopts form filling, import and export and touch screen setting functions. The logical form filling form of digital collection is as follows: Table 1 Digital collection logic table Serial number Slave Address Function code Register Address Data length Network management register address 1 1 3 1 5 40001 2 2 5 1 5 40006 3 3 3 1 5 40011 4 4 3 1 5 40016 5 5 3 2 5 40021 6 6 3 2 5 40026 7 7 5 2 5 40031 8 8 3 2 5 40036 9 9 3 2 5 40041 10 10 3 3 5 40046 When the user information data is small, you can also fill in the form on the touch screen. The code is as follows; PROGRAM ReadDataFromExcel VAR / / Define communication related variables ExcelFile : STRING; / / Excel file path ExcelConnection : TComConnection; ExcelReader: TComExcelReader; / / Define the data storage area DataArray : ARRAY[0..999] OF INT; / / Assume that at most 1000 data are read Index : INT := 0; END_VAR BEGIN / / Set the Excel file path ExcelFile := 'C:\YourPath\YourExcelFile.xlsx'; / / Establish a connection with Excel ExcelConnection.Create('Excel.Application'); ExcelReader.Create(ExcelConnection); / / Open the Excel file ExcelReader.Open(ExcelFile); / / Read data and store it WHILE ExcelReader.ReadNextRow() DO DataArray[Index] := ExcelReader.GetCellValueAsInt(1); / / Assume the data is in the first column Index := Index + 1; END_WHILE; / / Close the Excel connection ExcelReader.Close(); ExcelConnection.Close(); / / Store the data at the specified address FOR Index := 0 TO UPPER_BOUND(DataArray) DO / / Write data to address starting from 40001 WRITE(INDEX + 40001, DataArray[Index]); END_FOR; END_PROGRAM 2. Intelligent processing and analysis: In the processing chip module, the built-in algorithm is used to intelligently process and analyze the information data, explore the energy use rules, and optimize the energy allocation strategy. Intelligent processing of information data automatically determines whether the information data is within the upper and lower limits, and adjusts the upper and lower limits in real time according to the frequency and amount of change of the actual value. The code is as follows: PROGRAM DataCleaning VAR / / Input data InputData : REAL; / / Current upper limit UpperLimit : REAL; / / Current lower limit LowerLimit : REAL; / / Change frequency counter FrequencyCounter : INT := 0; / / Total change ChangeSum : REAL := 0.0; / / Change frequency threshold FrequencyThreshold : INT := 10; / / Change threshold ChangeThreshold : REAL := 0.1; / / Adjustment coefficient AdjustmentFactor : REAL := 0.05; END_VAR / / Determine whether the data is within the upper and lower limits IF InputData >= LowerLimit AND InputData <= UpperLimit THEN / / Data is within the range / / Perform the corresponding operation ELSE / / Data out of range / / Perform the corresponding operation END_IF; / / Calculate the frequency and amount of change FrequencyCounter := FrequencyCounter + 1; IF FrequencyCounter > FrequencyThreshold THEN / / Calculate the average change ChangeSum := ChangeSum / FrequencyThreshold; IF ABS(ChangeSum) > ChangeThreshold THEN / / Adjust the upper and lower limits according to the change IF ChangeSum > 0 THEN UpperLimit := UpperLimit + AdjustmentFactor * ChangeSum; LowerLimit := LowerLimit + AdjustmentFactor * ChangeSum; ELSE UpperLimit := UpperLimit - AdjustmentFactor * ABS(ChangeSum); LowerLimit := LowerLimit - AdjustmentFactor * ABS(ChangeSum); END_IF; / / Reset the total change and counter ChangeSum := 0.0; FrequencyCounter := 0; END_IF; END_IF; 3. Remote monitoring and control: In the communication chip module, users can remotely monitor energy usage, adjust control parameters, and achieve remote management. The code is as follows: PROGRAM Energy Management VAR / / Energy usage data variables EnergyUsage : REAL; / / Remote control parameter variables RemoteControlParameter : INT; / / Remote monitoring flag RemoteMonitoringEnabled : BOOL := FALSE; END_VAR / / Simulate energy usage data update EnergyUsage := EnergyUsage + 1.5; / / Check if remote monitoring is enabled IF RemoteMonitoringEnabled THEN / / Read remote control parameters / / Assume that the remote control parameter value is obtained through some communication method RemoteControlParameter := 10; / / Adjust energy usage based on remote control parameters IF RemoteControlParameter > 15 THEN EnergyUsage := EnergyUsage - 2.0; ELSIF RemoteControlParameter < 5 THEN EnergyUsage := EnergyUsage + 1.0; END_IF; END_IF; / / Output energy usage and remote control parameters / / These values ​​can be sent to the platform software for display / / This is just a simple output example IF RemoteMonitoringEnabled THEN "Energy usage:" + EnergyUsage; "Remote control parameters:" + RemoteControlParameter; ELSE "Remote monitoring is not enabled"; END_IF; 4. Abnormal warning and automatic processing: In the processing chip module, it can automatically send out warning signals under abnormal circumstances, and automatically process according to the preset strategy to improve system stability. The code is as follows: ROGRAM SystemStabilityEnhancer VAR / / System key parameter variables SystemParameter : REAL; / / Warning flag WarningFlag : BOOL := FALSE; / / Automatic processing flag AutoProcessingFlag : BOOL := FALSE; / / Normal parameter upper limit UpperLimit : REAL := 100.0; / / Normal parameter lower limit LowerLimit : REAL := 0.0; END_VAR / / Update key parameters of simulation system SystemParameter := SystemParameter + 5.0; / / Check if the parameter is out of the normal range IF SystemParameter > UpperLimit OR SystemParameter <lowerlimit then warningflag :="TRUE;" 发出预警信号 可以通过触发某个输出点或发送消息等方式实现预警 "发出预警信号"; autoprocessingflag end_if; 如果自动处理标志位为真,进行自动处理 if systemparameter>UpperLimit THEN SystemParameter := UpperLimit - 10.0; ELSIF SystemParameter < LowerLimit THEN SystemParameter := LowerLimit + 10.0; END_IF; "Automatic processing completed"; END_IF; / / Output system status "System parameters:" + SystemParameter; "Warning flag:" + WarningFlag; "Automatic processing flag:" + AutoProcessingFlag; 5. Data storage and backup: Provide large-capacity storage space in the storage module to support long-term storage and backup of information data, ensuring the safety and reliability of information data. Built-in Liunix operating system, integrated database software, and increased memory make it convenient for customers to store information data; 6. Intelligent control information data support: Provide stable and reliable intelligent control information data for energy management software in the processing chip module; continuously and intelligently sense the health status of information data, automatically adjust alarm and accident processing parameters according to user-configured rules, and assist the energy management system in edge processing of information. The code is as follows: PROGRAM Energy Management VAR / / Perception data variables PerceivedData : REAL; / / Upper limit of alarm threshold AlarmUpperLimit : REAL; / / Alarm threshold lower limit AlarmLowerLimit : REAL; / / Accident handling parameters AccidentHandlingParam : INT; / / Alarm flag AlarmFlag : BOOL := FALSE; END_VAR / / Assume there is a function or process to obtain perception data GetPerceivedData(PerceivedData); / / Set alarm thresholds and accident handling parameters according to user configuration / / Here it is assumed that the user has set these parameters through HMI etc. AlarmUpperLimit := 100.0; / / Example value, actual value can be set by user AlarmLowerLimit := 0.0; / / Example value, actual value can be set by user AccidentHandlingParam := 5; / / Example value, can be set by the user / / Check if the sensing data exceeds the alarm threshold IF PerceivedData > AlarmUpperLimit OR PerceivedData < AlarmLowerLimitTHEN AlarmFlag := TRUE; / / Send an alarm signal / / The alarm can be realized by triggering an output point or sending a message "Send an alarm signal"; / / Adjust the accident handling parameters according to the exceeded situation IF PerceivedData > AlarmUpperLimit THEN AccidentHandlingParam := AccidentHandlingParam + 10; ELSIF PerceivedData < AlarmLowerLimit THEN AccidentHandlingParam := AccidentHandlingParam - 10; END_IF; END_IF; / / Edge processing information, such as sending processed data to other devices or systems / / This is just an example, the actual edge processing logic will be more complicated "Send processed data to other systems"; (communication?) / / Output system status "PerceivedData:" + PerceivedData; "Alarm flag:" + AlarmFlag; "Accident handling parameters:" + AccidentHandlingParam; (7) Fault-tolerant and redundant power supply: The power module uses a fault-tolerant and redundant power supply. The three power supplies, AC220V alternating current, DC24V direct current and battery, are used as backup for each other. The fault-tolerant and redundant power supply is designed as shown in the circuit diagram. Figure 3 , the code is as follows: FUNCTION_BLOCK PowerSelector VAR_INPUT PS1_In: BOOL; / / Input of power supply PS1 (powered / not powered) PS2_In: BOOL; / / Power supply PS2 input (powered / not powered) PS3_In : BOOL; / / Input of power supply PS3 (powered / not powered) END_VAR VAR_OUTPUT FinalOutput : BOOL; / / Final output power status FinalPowerValue : REAL; / / Final power value RunDisplay : BOOL; / / Run display Alarm: BOOL; / / alarm END_VAR BEGIN / / First determine the input status of PS3 IF PS3_In THEN FinalOutput := TRUE; FinalPowerValue := PS1_owerValue; / / Assume that PS3 has power. / / If PS3 has no power, determine the input status of PS2. ELSEIF PS2_In THEN FinalOutput := TRUE; FinalPowerValue := PS2_owerValue; / / Assume that PS2 has power. / / If PS2 has no power, finally determine the input status of PS1 ELSEIF PS1_In THEN FinalOutput := TRUE; FinalPowerValue := PS3owerValue; / / Assume that PS1 has power / / If all three power supplies are out of power, the final output is no power, and the power value is 0.0 ELSE FinalOutput := FALSE; FinalPowerValue := 0.0; END_IF; / / Run display logic RunDisplay := FinalOutput; / / Alarm logic, for example, alarm when the final output is no power IF NOT FinalOutput THEN Alarm := TRUE; ELSE Alarm := FALSE; END_IF; END_FUNCTION_BLOCK The energy management intelligent control collector system and method collects information data on site through the collection circuit module, processes the information data and stores the processed information data in the storage module through the processing chip module, and publishes the information data through the communication chip module and transmits it to the information center; a display module is also provided for parameter setting, status checking, etc. In order to ensure stability and adapt to on-site requirements, a fault-tolerant and redundant power supply design is adopted; in order to ensure the stability of communication, an adaptive and self-adjusting redundant communication chip is adopted; in order to facilitate the display of information data and parameter setting, a display module is integrated; specifically: 1. The intelligent control collector system can be used in a variety of scenarios: A. New energy industry: Applicable to information data collection and management services for new energy projects such as wind energy, solar energy, and hydropower.

[0027] B. Factory Energy Supervision: Provide energy supervision solutions for industrial enterprises, conveniently and efficiently collect, process and send on-site information data to the server, especially suitable for transformation energy management projects.

[0028] C. Smart city energy management: Help smart cities build energy management systems and improve urban energy utilization efficiency.

[0029] D. Energy management of enterprises and institutions: Provide customized energy management solutions for enterprises and institutions to achieve refined energy management.

[0030] 2. The advantages of this intelligent control collector system are: A. Efficient and stable: Use high-performance hardware and advanced algorithms to ensure efficient and stable information data collection and processing.

[0031] B. Intelligent management: Support intelligent control strategies and remote monitoring functions to achieve intelligent management of energy.

[0032] C. Flexible configuration: It can be flexibly configured according to user needs to meet the needs of different application scenarios.

[0033] D. Safe and reliable: Provide information data encryption and backup functions to ensure the safe and reliable transmission and storage of information data.

[0034] E. Continuous optimization: Continuously optimize and iterate based on user feedback and information data feedback to promote product technology innovation and upgrades.

[0035] 3. The services and support of the intelligent control collector system include: A. Technical support: Provide comprehensive technical support and training services to ensure that users can use the product proficiently.

[0036] B. After-sales service: Establish a complete after-sales service system to provide users with timely and professional after-sales service, and carry out product upgrade and iteration services in real time.

[0037] C. Customized service: Provide customized service solutions based on users' specific needs to meet users' personalized needs.

[0038] 4. The advantages of this intelligent control collector system over existing products are: A. Stable power supply: Fault-tolerant redundant design ensures universal AC220V / DC24V external power supply, convenient and fast on-site power supply, and redundant with external power supply after adding batteries, ensuring stable and reliable power supply for the system; B. Efficient operation: High-performance processors are used to meet the needs of edge processing, logic control, and intelligent judgment; the communication hardware mainly uses Modbus protocol, Ethernet, and serial port media, which are simple to configure and easy to use; after adding the display module, the module configuration is freed from the limitations of peripherals, and local debugging is convenient; the intelligent control strategy reduces information data redundancy, and the overall system is more stable and reliable.

[0039] C. High precision and high efficiency: Integrate high-precision sensors to accurately capture energy usage information data. Combined with advanced information data cleaning and verification algorithms, ensure the accuracy of information data collection.

[0040] D. Intelligent control management: Support intelligent control strategies, automatically adjust management strategies according to real-time information data, remote monitoring and control functions, allowing users to grasp energy usage anytime and anywhere, and realize on-site intelligent management.

[0041] E. Flexible configuration: Modular hardware design supports users to select and replace modules according to their needs. Configurable software platform provides rich configuration options to meet the personalized needs of different application scenarios.

[0042] F. Safe and reliable: Information data encryption technology ensures the security of information data transmission. Regular backup function ensures the reliability of information data storage and protects the security of users' information data.

[0043] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.< / lowerlimit>

Claims

1. An intelligent control collector system for energy management, characterized in that: include Power module: provides fault-tolerant, redundant and stable power supply to ensure long-term stable operation of the intelligent control collector; Collection circuit module: used for real-time collection of various energy information data, and compatible with some output control functions; Processing chip module: responsible for data processing, logic control and intelligent judgment related information data processing; Storage module: used to store the collected information data and the final information data processed by the processing chip module; Communication chip module: used to ensure that information data is transmitted to the information center in real time; Display module: used for parameter setting and information data visualization display.

2. The energy management intelligent control collector system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power supply module adopts a fault-tolerant and redundant power supply, and the three power supplies of AC220V alternating current, DC24V direct current and battery are mutually backed up and have a fault-tolerant and redundant design.

3. The energy management intelligent control collector system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The processing chip module also includes: Intelligent processing and analysis: built-in algorithms are used to intelligently process and analyze information data, discover patterns in energy use, and optimize energy allocation strategies; Abnormal warning and automatic processing are used to automatically issue warning signals in abnormal situations and perform automatic processing according to preset strategies.

4. The intelligent control collector system for energy management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The communication chip module also includes remote monitoring and control, which is used for users to remotely monitor energy usage and adjust remote management related to control parameters.

5. The intelligent control collector system for energy management according to claim 1, characterized in that: The communication chip module supports the industrial Ethernet protocol and the Modbus protocol of the serial port, and supports wireless communication and wired communication. It adopts a dual network port redundant configuration and automatically switches channels.

6. The energy management intelligent control collector system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display module adopts a touch screen plus keyboard mode for display operation.

7. A method for intelligently controlling a collector, characterized in that: The steps include: S1: Collecting information data of on-site energy through the collection circuit module; S2: The collected information data is transmitted to the processing chip module for processing; S3: storing the information data processed by the processing chip module into the storage module; S4: Publish the information data in the storage module to the information center through the communication chip module.

8. The method for intelligently controlling a collector according to claim 7, wherein the information data in the storage module in step 4 is also displayed in the display module.