Intelligent fountain control system and control method

Through the intelligent fountain control system, combined with microprocessors and thyristor devices, dynamic adjustment and diversity of fountains are achieved, solving the problems of single function and high energy consumption of traditional fountain systems, and providing flexible control and energy-saving water flow management.

CN120610501APending Publication Date: 2025-09-09广州市明静科技有限公司
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Application Number
CN202510801742.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-06-16
Publication Date
2025-09-09

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Technical Problem

Traditional fountain systems have a single function and are unable to achieve complex dynamic changes and real-time adjustments. The fixed hardware structure leads to high costs, high energy consumption, unstable water flow, and difficulty in coordinating with other elements.

Method used

An intelligent fountain control system is adopted, including a microprocessor control module, a zero-crossing detection module, a voltage output drive module and a peripheral interface module. The microprocessor controls the conduction time and zero-crossing detection of the thyristor device, adjusts the output voltage, realizes dynamic adjustment of the fountain height and water pump speed, supports conversion of multiple control protocols, and coordinates lights and music.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the flexibility and scalability of the fountain, enriches the visual and auditory effects, reduces energy consumption, stabilizes the water flow, and enhances the artistic sense and interactivity of the fountain.

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Abstract

The invention relates to an intelligent fountain control system and a control method. The intelligent fountain control system comprises a microprocessor control module, a zero-cross detection module, a voltage output driving module and a peripheral interface module, the microprocessor control module is used for performing data analysis and transmission with an upper computer or a control console; the zero-crossing detection module is used for detecting a zero-crossing point of the alternating current and transmitting a zero-crossing signal to the microprocessor control module; the voltage output driving module is used for adjusting the conduction time of the silicon controlled rectifier according to the control signal of the microprocessor control module so as to adjust the height of the fountain; and the peripheral interface module is used for connecting an upper computer and / or a control console. According to the scheme provided by the invention, complex dynamic change and real-time adjustment can be realized by cooperating with other elements, the diversity in vision and hearing is enriched, meanwhile, the method has relatively high flexibility and expandability, the control function can be added or modified according to the requirements of users and the change of sites, and the energy consumption can be effectively reduced.
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Technical Field

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

[0002] With the continuous development of intelligent technology in recent years, breakthroughs in technologies such as sensors, the Internet of Things, and AI control systems have accelerated the penetration of intelligent-related products into people's daily lives, providing great convenience for people. It has also made people have higher and higher requirements for landscape facilities in city squares, parks, commercial centers, large-scale performances and other places. Fountains, as a landscape element with ornamental and interactive features, can create dynamic artistic effects through the intelligent linkage of water flow forms, light colors and music rhythms. It has become an important program form and is widely used in these places, which not only adds to the charm of urban landscapes, but also meets people's growing cultural and entertainment needs.

[0003] Currently, traditional fountain systems typically use simple time relays, which can only control the fountain's water spraying action according to preset time intervals. They are unable to achieve complex dynamic changes and real-time adjustments. Their functions are relatively simple and mainly rely on fixed water spray patterns, making it difficult to achieve coordination with other elements and lacking visual and auditory diversity and impact. Furthermore, the control methods and hardware structures of existing fountains are relatively fixed. When expanding or modifying functions, they often require large-scale modifications to the entire system, which is costly and difficult to implement. Furthermore, the fountain's water pump typically operates at a fixed power, maintaining the same speed regardless of whether it is needed, resulting in high energy consumption. Existing fountain controls generally use motor drive boards, which can easily lead to unstable water flow, thus affecting the fountain's effect.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design an intelligent fountain control system and control method that can coordinate with other elements to achieve complex dynamic changes and real-time adjustments, greatly enriching the visual and auditory diversity and impact. At the same time, it has high flexibility and scalability, and can add or modify control functions according to user needs and site changes without requiring large-scale changes to the entire system. Moreover, it can adjust the speed of the water pump in real time according to demand, automatically reducing operating power and speed during off-peak hours or small scenarios, greatly reducing energy consumption and stabilizing water flow. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To overcome the problems existing in the related art, the present application provides an intelligent fountain control system and control method. The intelligent fountain control system and control method can cooperate with other elements to achieve complex dynamic changes and real-time adjustments, greatly enriching the visual and auditory diversity and impact. At the same time, it has high flexibility and scalability, and can add or modify control functions according to user needs and site changes without large-scale changes to the entire system. Moreover, it can adjust the speed of the water pump in real time according to demand, automatically reduce the operating power and reduce the water pump speed during non-peak hours or small scenes, greatly reducing energy consumption and stabilizing the water flow.

[0006] The first aspect of the present application is to provide an intelligent fountain control system, including a microprocessor control module, a zero-crossing detection module, a voltage output drive module and a peripheral interface module; the microprocessor control module is used to perform data analysis and transmission with a host computer or a control console; the zero-crossing detection module is used to detect the zero-crossing point of the alternating current and transmit the zero-crossing signal to the microprocessor control module; the voltage output drive module includes a thyristor device, which is used to adjust the conduction time of the thyristor according to the control signal of the microprocessor control module to control the output voltage, thereby adjusting the height of the fountain; the peripheral interface module is used to connect to the host computer and / or control console.

[0007] In a preferred technical solution of the present application, the microprocessor control module is connected to the touch panel via a USART serial port, and is used to receive control instructions from the touch panel and send fountain status data.

[0008] In a preferred technical solution of the present application, the JP2 interface of the microprocessor control module is connected to the console through the RS485 interface of the peripheral interface module, and receives the coordination instructions of the console based on the DMX512 protocol, wherein the coordination instructions include but are not limited to fountain, light and music instructions.

[0009] In a preferred technical solution of the present application, the RS485 interface adopts a pluggable protocol conversion module and supports replacement with Art-Net, sACN lighting control protocol or Modbus industrial bus protocol interface.

[0010] In a preferred technical solution of the present application, the zero-crossing detection module is connected to the mains input and is connected to the P3 interface of the microprocessor control module through the J1 interface, and is used to detect the zero-crossing point of the mains input in real time and transmit the zero-crossing signal to the microprocessor control module.

[0011] In a preferred technical solution of the present application, the voltage output drive module includes an FPC1 interface, which is connected to the J2 interface of the microprocessor control module and is used to receive a trigger signal from the microprocessor module to control the conduction state of the thyristor device.

[0012] In a preferred technical solution of the present application, the method of controlling the thyristor device includes phase control, which adjusts the conduction angle of the thyristor device in each AC cycle and changes the average output voltage by changing the phase of the trigger signal.

[0013] In a preferred technical solution of the present application, the method of controlling the thyristor device includes zero-crossing triggering, which triggers the thyristor device after the AC zero-crossing detection module detects the zero-crossing point, so that the load is turned on or off within one or more complete AC cycles, thereby achieving load power regulation.

[0014] In the preferred technical solution of the present application, it also includes a power supply module, which is used to convert the input 220V AC power into an operating voltage to power the microprocessor control module, the AC zero-crossing detection module, the voltage output drive module and the peripheral interface module.

[0015] The second aspect of the present application is to provide an intelligent fountain control method, which is implemented based on the above-mentioned intelligent fountain control system and specifically includes the following steps: Obtain command information from the host computer or console; Acquire the zero-crossing signal sent by the zero-crossing detection module in real time, and control the timing of the voltage drive output module according to the zero-crossing signal; The voltage drive output module is controlled to drive the fountain water pump according to the instruction information and the timing, and the height of the fountain is adjusted by controlling the conduction time of the thyristor device.

[0016] The technical solution provided by this application has the following beneficial effects: (1) The intelligent fountain control system of the present application includes a microprocessor control module, a zero-crossing detection module, a voltage output drive module, and a peripheral interface module. The microprocessor control module controls the conduction time of the thyristor device on the voltage output drive module and detects whether it crosses the zero point to adjust the output voltage. By adjusting the water pump speed, the fountain height can be accurately and stably controlled, thereby improving the richness of the fountain.

[0017] (2) By setting up a control console to connect with the fountain controller, music player and lighting control system respectively, and receiving the coordination instructions of the control console based on the DMX512 protocol or a specific control bus, the fountain can be perfectly combined with lights, music and other elements to create a colorful and artistic fountain show.

[0018] (3) By setting up the RS485 interface and adopting a pluggable protocol conversion module, and supporting replacement with Art-Net, sACN lighting control protocol or Modbus industrial bus protocol interface, it can easily add or modify control functions and water spray effects according to user needs and site changes. It has high flexibility and scalability to adapt to fountain projects of different scales and types, greatly improving versatility and practicality.

[0019] (4) By setting up thyristor devices, the problem of unstable water flow caused by using a motor drive board to control the fountain can be effectively solved, making the water flow of the fountain more stable and further enhancing the fountain effect.

[0020] (5) By setting the relationship between the pump speed and the water flow intensity as a linear relationship, the pump speed can be dynamically adjusted according to the required water flow intensity, so that the pump automatically reduces the operating power during non-peak hours or in small scenarios, avoiding unnecessary energy waste, greatly reducing energy consumption and saving energy.

[0021] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present application will become more apparent through a more detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same reference numerals generally represent the same components in the exemplary embodiments of the present application.

[0023] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the intelligent fountain control system shown in the embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 It is a flow chart of the intelligent fountain control method shown in the embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The preferred embodiments of the present application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the preferred embodiments of the present application are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present application can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments described herein. Instead, these embodiments are provided to make the present application more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present application to those skilled in the art.

[0025] Traditional fountain systems typically use simple time relays, which can only control the fountain's water spraying action according to preset time intervals. They are unable to achieve complex dynamic changes and real-time adjustments. Their functions are relatively simple and mainly rely on fixed water spray patterns, making it difficult to achieve coordination with other elements and lacking visual and auditory diversity and impact. Furthermore, the control methods and hardware structures of existing fountains are relatively fixed. When expanding or modifying functions, they often require large-scale modifications to the entire system, which is costly and difficult to implement. Furthermore, the fountain's water pump typically operates at a fixed power, maintaining the same speed regardless of whether it is needed, resulting in high energy consumption. Existing fountain controls generally use motor drive boards, which can easily lead to unstable water flow, thus affecting the fountain's effect.

[0026] To address the above issues, the embodiments of the present application provide an intelligent fountain control system and control method that can coordinate with other elements to achieve complex dynamic changes and real-time adjustments, greatly enriching the visual and auditory diversity and impact. At the same time, it has high flexibility and scalability, and can add or modify control functions according to user needs and site changes without requiring large-scale changes to the entire system. Moreover, it can adjust the speed of the water pump in real time according to demand, automatically reducing operating power and speed during off-peak hours or small scenarios, greatly reducing energy consumption and stabilizing water flow.

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Example 1

[0028] See also Figure 1 The intelligent fountain control system of the present application includes a microprocessor control module, a zero-crossing detection module, a voltage output drive module and a peripheral interface module. The microprocessor control module is used to perform data analysis and transmission with a host computer or a control console through a custom protocol; the zero-crossing detection module is used to detect the zero-crossing point of the alternating current and transmit the zero-crossing signal to the microprocessor control module; the voltage output drive module includes a thyristor device, which is used to adjust the conduction time of the thyristor according to the control signal of the microprocessor control module to control the output voltage, thereby adjusting the height of the fountain; the peripheral interface module is used to connect to the host computer and / or the control console.

[0029] The microprocessor control module is connected to the host computer. Specifically, the microprocessor controller module includes a single-chip microprocessor, a P2 interface, a P3 interface, a J2 interface, and a JP2 interface. The host computer includes a touch panel. That is, the single-chip microprocessor is connected to the touch panel via the P2 interface and transmits data via the USART serial port. The module is used to receive control instructions from the touch panel and send fountain status data. For example, when a user issues a control instruction to turn on the fountain via the touch panel, the single-chip microprocessor receives and parses the instruction data and sends the parsed fountain data (such as fountain height, water flow size, duration, etc.) to the touch panel, enabling the touch panel to remotely monitor the fountain status in real time.

[0030] Furthermore, in order to facilitate the control of the fountain through multiple terminals, the JP2 interface of the microprocessor control module is connected to the console through the RS485 interface of the peripheral interface module, and the console is respectively connected to the fountain controller, music player and lighting control system, and receives the coordination instructions of the console based on the DMX512 protocol or a specific control bus, wherein the coordination instructions include but are not limited to fountain, lighting and music instructions, so that the console can communicate with the fountain, music and lighting equipment at the same time, and realize the linkage control of the fountain, music player and lighting control system. For example, a linear correspondence is set between the light brightness value and the fountain height. Among them, the blue light brightness range is set to 0-100, the fountain height is 0 meters when the brightness is 0, and the fountain height is 1 meter when the brightness is 100; the white light brightness range is set to 101-255, the fountain height is 2 meters when the brightness is 101, and the fountain height is 3 meters when the brightness is 255, thereby realizing the function of adjusting the fountain height in real time according to the light changes. By setting up a touch panel and console, not only can the fountain be controlled and its status remotely monitored in real time, but it can also coordinate with elements such as music and lighting to achieve complex dynamic changes and real-time adjustments, greatly enriching the visual and auditory diversity and impact, and enhancing the experience.

[0031] Furthermore, in order to more accurately control the height of the fountain, the zero-crossing detection module is connected to the mains input and is connected to the P3 interface of the microprocessor control module via the J1 interface, for real-time detection of the zero-crossing point of the mains input and transmission of the zero-crossing signal to the microprocessor control module. Specifically, the A, B, and C terminals of the zero-crossing detection module are respectively connected to the live wire of the AC power, and the N terminal is connected to the neutral wire, for real-time detection of the zero-crossing point of the mains input; the J1 interface is connected to the P3 interface of the microprocessor control module, for transmission of the zero-crossing signal to the single-chip microprocessor, so that after receiving the zero-crossing signal, the single-chip microprocessor can use it as a timing reference for controlling the voltage output drive module, ensuring that the voltage output is regulated at the appropriate time.

[0032] The voltage output driver module includes an FPC1 interface and six terminals, AOUT-L1 through AOUT-L6. The FPC1 interface is connected to the J2 interface of the microprocessor control module and is used to receive trigger signals from the microprocessor module to control the conduction state of the thyristor device. The AOUT-L1 through AOUT-L6 terminals are respectively connected to the six terminals L1 through L6 of the peripheral interface module. Specifically, the methods for controlling the thyristor device include phase control and zero-crossing triggering. Phase control adjusts the conduction angle of the thyristor device within each AC cycle by changing the phase of the trigger signal, thereby changing the average output voltage. Zero-crossing triggering triggers the thyristor device after the AC zero-crossing detection module detects a zero-crossing point, causing the load to conduct or cut off within one or more complete AC cycles, thereby adjusting the load power. By providing a thyristor device, the problem of unstable water flow caused by using a motor drive board to control the fountain can be effectively resolved. The principle is as follows: the thyristor device has three electrodes: an anode (A), a cathode (K), and a control electrode (G). When a forward voltage is applied between the anode and cathode and a suitable trigger signal is applied to the control electrode, the thyristor device switches from the off state to the on state, allowing current to flow from the anode to the cathode. Once on, the thyristor device remains on even if the control electrode signal is removed. It will not turn off until the anode current falls below the holding current or the anode voltage reverses. By controlling the timing of the trigger signal (such as through the phase control and zero-crossing control mentioned above), the conduction time of the thyristor device can be controlled, thereby controlling the AC voltage and, in turn, adjusting the height of the fountain by adjusting the water pump speed.

[0033] Furthermore, in order to reduce the energy consumption of the fountain water pump, a linear relationship between the water pump speed and the water spray intensity can be set. Specifically, assuming that the value range of the water pump speed V is [0, V_{max}] and the value range of the water spray intensity I is [0, I_{max}], the relationship between the water spray intensity and the water pump speed can be expressed as I=kV, where k is a proportional constant. For example, when V=0, I=0, indicating that the water pump is not running and no water is sprayed; when V=V_{max}, I=I_{max}, reaching the maximum water spray intensity. By adjusting the water pump speed according to the demand for water spray intensity, the operating power can be automatically reduced during off-peak hours or small scenarios, avoiding unnecessary energy waste and achieving energy-saving operation.

[0034] In order to prevent the internal components of the device from being damaged due to overvoltage breakdown caused by direct access to the 220V mains high-voltage mains, ensure the normal operation of each component, and improve safety, the intelligent fountain control system also includes a power supply module, which is connected to the microprocessor control module, the AC zero-crossing detection module, the voltage output drive module, and the peripheral interface module for power supply, and is used to convert the input 220V mains into a working voltage and power the microprocessor control module, the AC zero-crossing detection module, the voltage output drive module, and the peripheral interface module. Exemplarily, the A, B, and C terminals of the zero-crossing detection module are respectively connected to the live wire of the AC power, and the N terminal is connected to the neutral wire. The six terminals ACIN-L1 to ACIN-L6 in the voltage output drive module are connected to the AC live wire input terminal, and the six terminals N1 to N6 in the peripheral interface module are connected to the neutral wire, and are used to output the regulated voltage to the fountain.

[0035] Furthermore, in order to improve the flexibility and scalability of the intelligent fountain control system, the RS485 interface adopts a pluggable protocol conversion module and supports replacement with Art-Net, sACN lighting control protocol or Modbus industrial bus protocol interface to achieve flexible switching of control protocols. For example, when the water spray effect needs to be changed, it is only necessary to adapt the modular nozzle to the water pump expansion protocol to achieve the function of replacing the direct spray nozzle with a rotary nozzle so that the water flow can be spirally sprayed out, and adding a fan-shaped nozzle can form a fan-shaped water curtain with uniform curvature. At the same time, by setting up multiple water pumps and supplying water at different pressures from different positions of the pool body, composite water spray effects such as stacking, staggering, and gushing can be combined. By setting the RS485 interface to adopt a pluggable protocol conversion module and supporting replacement with Art-Net, sACN lighting control protocol or Modbus industrial bus protocol interface, it can not only adapt to different control terminals such as stage lighting consoles and industrial PLCs through protocol conversion, but also can flexibly increase or decrease nozzles and water pumps based on ensuring compatibility while achieving full-dimensional scalability from control logic to water spray effects to adapt to fountain projects of different sizes and types.

[0036] Working principle: The user issues a control command to turn on the fountain through a host computer or console. The microprocessor control module receives and parses the command data and sends the parsed fountain data to the host computer, enabling the host computer to remotely monitor the fountain's status in real time. Simultaneously, the zero-crossing detection module detects the zero-crossing point of the mains input in real time and transmits the zero-crossing signal to the microprocessor control module. When the microprocessor control module determines that the mains input is in the appropriate phase (before or after the zero-crossing), it sends a drive command to the voltage output drive module, instructing the voltage output drive module to drive the fountain in a specific manner (such as adjusting the output voltage parameters). The output voltage is adjusted by controlling the conduction time of the thyristor device on the voltage output drive module and detecting whether it crosses the zero point. This, in turn, controls the height of the fountain by adjusting the water pump speed, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the fountain drive. The two work together to achieve more reasonable and efficient drive control of the fountain.

[0037] In Example 1 of the present application, the intelligent fountain control system of the present application includes a microprocessor control module, a zero-crossing detection module, a voltage output driver module, and a peripheral interface module. The microprocessor control module controls the conduction time of the thyristor device on the voltage output driver module and detects whether it crosses the zero point to adjust the output voltage, thereby adjusting the water pump speed to accurately and stably control the fountain height, thereby improving the richness of the fountain. By setting up a control console connected to the fountain controller, music player, and lighting control system respectively, and receiving collaborative instructions from the console based on the DMX512 protocol or a specific control bus, the fountain is perfectly combined with elements such as lighting and music, creating a colorful and artistic fountain performance. By setting up an RS485 interface and adopting a pluggable protocol conversion module, and supporting replacement with Art-Net, sACN lighting control protocol, or Modbus industrial bus protocol interface, control functions and water spray effects can be easily added or modified according to user needs and site changes. It has high flexibility and scalability to adapt to fountain projects of different scales and types, greatly improving versatility and practicality. The use of thyristor devices effectively solves the problem of unstable water flow caused by using a motor drive board to control the fountain, making the fountain's water flow more stable and further enhancing the fountain's effect. By setting the relationship between pump speed and water flow intensity to be linear, the pump speed can be dynamically adjusted according to the required water flow intensity, allowing the pump to automatically reduce operating power during off-peak hours or in small scenarios, avoiding unnecessary energy waste, significantly reducing energy consumption and saving energy. Example 2

[0038] Corresponding to the above intelligent fountain control system, this application also proposes an intelligent fountain control method, please refer to Figure 2 , specifically: Based on the structure of the above embodiment 1, the second embodiment of the present application provides an intelligent fountain control method, which is implemented based on the above intelligent fountain control system and specifically includes the following steps: S1. Obtain command information from the host computer or console; S2. Acquire the zero-crossing signal sent by the zero-crossing detection module in real time, and control the timing of the voltage drive output module according to the zero-crossing signal; S3. Control the circuit drive output module to drive the fountain water pump according to the instruction information and the timing, and adjust the height of the fountain by controlling the conduction time of the thyristor device.

[0039] In step S1, the user issues a control command to turn on the fountain through the touch tablet or console. The microprocessor control module receives and parses the command data, and sends the parsed fountain data (such as fountain height, water flow size, duration, etc.) to the touch tablet, so that the touch tablet can remotely monitor the fountain status microprocessor control module in real time.

[0040] In step S2 and step S3, the zero-crossing detection module detects the zero-crossing point of the mains input in real time and transmits the zero-crossing signal to the microprocessor control module. When the microprocessor control module determines that it is in a suitable mains phase (before and after zero crossing, etc.), it sends a driving instruction to the voltage output drive module, allowing the voltage output drive to drive the fountain in a specific manner (such as adjusting the output voltage parameters), and adjusts the output voltage by controlling the conduction time of the thyristor device on the voltage output drive module and detecting whether it crosses the zero point, thereby controlling the height of the fountain by adjusting the water pump speed.

[0041] Those skilled in the art will further appreciate that the various illustrative logical blocks, modules, circuits, and algorithm steps described in connection with the application herein may be implemented as electronic hardware, computer software, or combinations of both.

[0042] The flow charts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings show the possible architecture, functions and operations of the systems and methods according to multiple embodiments of the present application. In this regard, each box in the flow chart or block diagram can represent a part of a module, program segment or code, and the part of the module, program segment or code contains one or more executable instructions for realizing the specified logical function. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the box can also occur in a different order than that marked in the accompanying drawings. For example, two consecutive boxes can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each box in the block diagram and / or flow chart, and the combination of the boxes in the block diagram and / or flow chart can be implemented with a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or operation, or can be implemented with a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0043] The foregoing description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations of the present invention are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are intended to be within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent fountain control system, characterized in that: It includes a microprocessor control module, a zero-crossing detection module, a voltage output drive module and a peripheral interface module; The microprocessor control module is used to perform data analysis and transmission with the host computer or console; The zero-crossing detection module is used to detect the zero-crossing point of the alternating current and transmit the zero-crossing signal to the microprocessor control module; The voltage output drive module includes a thyristor device, which is used to adjust the conduction time of the thyristor according to the control signal of the microprocessor control module to control the output voltage and thus adjust the height of the fountain; The peripheral interface module is used to connect to the host computer and / or console.

2. The intelligent fountain control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The microprocessor control module is connected to the touch panel via a USART serial port, and is used to receive control instructions from the touch panel and send fountain status data.

3. The intelligent fountain control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The JP2 interface of the microprocessor control module is connected to the console via the RS485 interface of the peripheral interface module, and receives coordination instructions from the console based on the DMX512 protocol, wherein the coordination instructions include but are not limited to fountain, light and music instructions.

4. The intelligent fountain control system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The RS485 interface adopts a pluggable protocol conversion module and supports replacement with Art-Net, sACN lighting control protocol or Modbus industrial bus protocol interface.

5. The intelligent fountain control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The zero-crossing detection module is connected to the mains input and is connected to the P3 interface of the microprocessor control module through the J1 interface. It is used to detect the zero-crossing point of the mains input in real time and transmit the zero-crossing signal to the microprocessor control module.

6. The intelligent fountain control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The voltage output drive module includes an FPC1 interface, which is connected to the J2 interface of the microprocessor control module and is used to receive a trigger signal from the microprocessor module to control the conduction state of the thyristor device.

7. The fountain control system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The method of controlling the thyristor device includes phase control, which adjusts the conduction angle of the thyristor device in each AC cycle by changing the phase of the trigger signal, thereby changing the average output voltage.

8. The fountain control system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The method of controlling the thyristor device includes zero-crossing triggering, which triggers the thyristor device after the AC zero-crossing detection module detects the zero-crossing point, so that the load is turned on or off within one or more complete AC cycles, thereby achieving load power regulation.

9. The intelligent fountain control system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes power module, The power supply module is used to convert the input 220V mains electricity into an operating voltage to supply power to the microprocessor control module, the AC zero-crossing detection module, the voltage output drive module and the peripheral interface module.

10. An intelligent fountain control method, characterized in that: The intelligent fountain control system according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is implemented, specifically comprising the following steps: Obtain command information from the host computer or console; Acquire the zero-crossing signal sent by the zero-crossing detection module in real time, and control the timing of the voltage drive output module according to the zero-crossing signal; The voltage drive output module is controlled to drive the fountain water pump according to the instruction information and the timing, and the height of the fountain is adjusted by controlling the conduction time of the thyristor device.

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