Modularized acquisition controller

Through modular design, the acquisition controller composed of multiple independent modules solves the limitations of traditional integrated design in adaptation scenarios and maintenance, and realizes flexible combination and independent maintenance, reducing costs and increasing system stability and reliability.

CN222748871UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-11APPLIED TECH COLLEGE OF SOOCHOW UNIV
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Application Number
CN202421631581.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-11
Publication Date
2025-04-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-11

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Technical Problem

The traditional acquisition controller is designed as an integrated structure, which leads to the need to customize different controllers when facing different application scenarios, which increases the cost of design, production and maintenance. Once a module fails, the entire controller needs to be replaced or repaired, which increases the difficulty and cost of repair and affects the stability and reliability of the system.

Method used

Adopting a modular design, the acquisition controller consists of multiple independent modules, including the acquisition module, control module, relay module and sensor module. Each module is connected through a standardized interface and supports wired and wireless communication, allowing flexible combination and independent replacement of modules.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the diverse application scenario requirements of the acquisition controller, reduces customization costs, and simplifies the maintenance process. Users can replace or repair the faulty module separately without downtime, significantly reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a modularized acquisition controller, and relates to the technical field of information acquisition controllers. The device comprises an acquisition module, wherein A1 / B1 pins of the acquisition module are connected with A1 / B1 pins of a control module, a relay module and a sensor for communication; a touch screen, wherein an A2 / B2 pin of the touch screen is connected with an A2 / B2 pin of the acquisition module for communication; n groups of the control modules, the relay modules and the sensors are respectively arranged, n is a natural number greater than or equal to 1, and the communication of each group of the relay modules simultaneously supports wired and wireless communication. The beneficial effects of the utility model are that the number of the acquisition module, the number of the control module and the number of the relay module can be flexibly combined according to actual demands by adopting a modular design concept, thereby meeting individual demands of diversified application scenes. According to the design, the limitation of a traditional integrated design on an adaptive scene is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of information acquisition controllers, in particular to a modular acquisition controller. Background Art

[0002] The acquisition controller is a device that integrates data acquisition and equipment control. It can collect data from common sensors and has certain data analysis and processing capabilities. Once abnormal data is found, it can immediately trigger the alarm system and accurately adjust the related equipment according to the preset control logic to ensure that the collected data is restored to the preset safety range.

[0003] Traditional data acquisition controllers usually adopt an integrated structure during design and manufacturing, which results in the need to customize different controllers for different application scenarios, thereby increasing the cost of design, production and maintenance. In addition, due to the integrated design, once a module fails, the entire controller needs to be replaced or repaired, which not only increases the difficulty and cost of repair, but also affects the stability and reliability of the system. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of the embodiments of the utility model and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and the specification abstract and utility model name of this application to avoid blurring the purpose of this section, specification abstract and utility model name, and such simplifications or omissions cannot be used to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0005] Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is how to solve the problem that the acquisition controller is adapted to a single scenario and a single module failure is difficult to replace independently.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a modular acquisition controller, comprising an acquisition module, wherein the A1 / B1 pin of the acquisition module is connected to the respective A1 / B1 pins of the control module, the relay module and the sensor for communication; a touch screen, wherein the A2 / B2 pin of the touch screen is connected to the A2 / B2 pin of the acquisition module for communication; the control module, the relay module and the sensor are each provided with n groups, wherein n is a natural number greater than or equal to 1, and the communication of each group of relay modules 300 supports both wired and wireless communications.

[0007] As a preferred solution of the modular acquisition controller described in the utility model, wherein: the acquisition module includes a first MCU module, the first MCU module communicates with the EEPROM storage module through the I2C interface; the first MCU module communicates with the first RS485 module and the 4G module through the UART interface respectively; the first MCU module controls the on and off of the first LED indicator light.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the modular acquisition controller described in the utility model, the acquisition module also includes a first power supply module, which inputs a 12-24V DC voltage and outputs a 3.3V DC voltage to the first MCU module.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the modular acquisition controller described in the utility model, the control module includes a second MCU module, and the second MCU module communicates serially with the second RS485 module through a UART interface; the second MCU module controls the relay module and the on and off of the second LED indicator light.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the modular acquisition controller described in the utility model, the second MCU module is also connected to an optocoupler switch module and a dip switch module, the optocoupler switch module is used to manually control the relay module, and the dip switch module is used to identify the IDs of different control modules.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the modular acquisition controller described in the utility model, the control module also includes a second power supply module, which inputs a 12-24V DC voltage and outputs a 3.3V DC voltage to the second MCU module.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the modular acquisition controller described in the utility model, wherein: the relay module includes a LoRa module, and the LoRa module communicates with the third RS485 module via a UART interface through a serial port; the LoRa module controls the on and off of the third LED indicator.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the modular acquisition controller described in the utility model, the relay module also includes a third power supply module, the third power supply module inputs a 12-24V DC voltage and outputs a 5V DC voltage to the LoRa module.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the modular acquisition controller of the utility model, wherein:

[0015] Beneficial effects of the modular acquisition controller of the utility model: The utility model adopts a modular design concept. This innovation enables the number of acquisition, control and relay modules to be flexibly combined according to actual needs, thereby meeting the personalized needs of diverse application scenarios. This design avoids the limitations of traditional integrated design in adapting scenarios. In terms of later maintenance, the utility model provides significant convenience. Users can replace or repair faulty modules individually without shutting down the entire system, thereby greatly reducing downtime and maintenance costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative labor. Among them:

[0017] Figure 1 It is the overall principle diagram of the modular acquisition controller described in the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a multi-module communication principle diagram of the modular acquisition controller described in the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is the overall principle diagram of the acquisition module of the modular acquisition controller of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a circuit diagram of the acquisition module of the modular acquisition controller of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 It is the overall principle diagram of the control module of the modular acquisition controller of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 It is a circuit diagram of a control module of the modular acquisition controller of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 It is the overall principle diagram of the relay module of the modular acquisition controller described in the utility model;

[0024] Figure 8 It is a circuit diagram of a relay module of the modular acquisition controller of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0026] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0027] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The term "in one embodiment" that appears in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it refer to a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] Reference Figure 1-8 , is the first embodiment of the utility model, which provides a modular acquisition controller, including an acquisition module 100, wherein the A1 / B1 pin of the acquisition module 100 is connected to the respective A1 / B1 pins of the control module 200, the relay module 300 and the sensor 400 for communication; a touch screen 500, wherein the A2 / B2 pin of the touch screen 500 is connected to the A2 / B2 pin of the acquisition module 100 for communication. The acquisition module 100 includes a first MCU module 101, and the first MCU module 101 communicates with the EEPROM storage module 102 via an I2C interface;

[0030] The first MCU module 101 performs serial communication with the first RS485 module 103 and the 4G module 104 respectively through the UART interface;

[0031] The first MCU module 101 controls the on and off of the first LED indicator light 105 .

[0032] The acquisition module 100 further includes a first power module 106 , which inputs a 12-24V DC voltage and outputs a 3.3V DC voltage to the first MCU module 101 .

[0033] The control module 200 includes a second MCU module 201, which communicates serially with the second RS485 module 202 via a UART interface; the second MCU module 201 controls the on and off of the relay module 204 and the second LED indicator light 206; the second MCU module 201 is also connected to the optocoupler switch module 203 and the dip switch module 205, the optocoupler switch module 203 is used to manually control the relay module 204, and the dip switch module 205 is used to identify the ID of different control modules 200.

[0034] The control module 200 further includes a second power module 207 , which inputs a 12-24V DC voltage and outputs a 3.3V DC voltage to the second MCU module 201 .

[0035] The relay module 300 includes a LoRa module 301, and the LoRa module 301 performs serial communication with a third RS485 module 302 via a UART interface;

[0036] The LoRa module 301 controls the on and off of the third LED indicator light 303 .

[0037] The relay module 300 further includes a third power module 304 , which inputs a 12-24V DC voltage and outputs a 5V DC voltage to the LoRa module 301 .

[0038] When working, the acquisition module 100 plays a core role as the hub of communication between devices. It sends query instructions to the sensor 400 through the Modbus protocol, collects sensor data, and transmits the data to the touch screen 500 in real time. Once the acquisition module 100 receives a control instruction from the touch screen 500, or when the value of the RS-485 type temperature, humidity, light, CO2 sensor, etc. reaches the preset threshold and triggers the control strategy stored in the collector EEPROM, the acquisition module 100 will respond quickly and issue corresponding instructions to the control module 200.

[0039] After receiving these instructions, the controller will first identify whether the controller ID in the instruction matches its own DIP switch ID. If the identification is successful, it will control the corresponding device according to the instruction content.

[0040] Example 2

[0041] Reference Figure 2 , which is the second embodiment of the utility model, is different from the first embodiment in that: the control module 200, the relay module 300 and the sensor 400 are each provided with n groups, wherein n is a natural number greater than or equal to 1, and the communication of each group of relay modules 300 supports both wired and wireless communications.

[0042] This arrangement is for connecting two different relay modules 300 when long-distance wireless transmission is required, and wireless communication can be achieved by configuring these two modules to the same communication channel.

[0043] Likewise, each relay module 300 communicates with its own control module 200 and sensor 400, and each part can be modularly customized.

[0044] Example 3

[0045] Referring to Table 1, it is the third embodiment of the utility model. It is different from the first two embodiments in that this embodiment provides a scenario in which the above-mentioned modular acquisition controller is applied to greenhouses such as vegetables and fruits. Taking the scenario of smart agricultural greenhouses as an example, the acquisition module 100 is connected to the RS-485 type temperature, humidity, light, and CO2 sensors through the first RS485 communication module 103 integrated on the acquisition board to realize real-time acquisition of greenhouse environmental data. The collected environmental data is stored in the EEPROM storage module 102 after being processed by the first MCU module 101, and is uploaded to the touch screen and the cloud platform in real time through the first RS485 communication module 103 and the 4G module 104 respectively. The control module 200 is connected to the first RS485 communication module 103 of the acquisition module 100 through the second RS485 communication module 202 integrated on the control board, and the relay The device module 204 is connected to the controlled devices such as the film roll and solenoid valve in the greenhouse. The dip switch module 205 is used to identify the ID of the control module 200 so that the acquisition module 100 can identify different control modules 200. The optocoupler switch module 203 is used to manually control the relay module 204. When the change of greenhouse environmental data triggers the control strategy stored in the EEPROM storage module 102, the acquisition module 100 issues corresponding control instructions to the control module 200 through the first RS485 communication module 103. The control module 200 receives the instructions and controls the controlled devices to complete the corresponding instructions through the control of the relay module 204. The relay module 300 connects the first RS485 module 103 or the second RS485 module 202 on the acquisition module 100 through the third RS485 module 302 to realize wireless communication to adapt to special scene requirements.

[0046] As shown in Table 1 below, some data of temperature, humidity, CO2, light and other parameters are collected uninterruptedly around the clock. From the data in the table, it can be seen that the temperature, humidity, CO2 and light data collected by the utility model in one day all show excellent accuracy and stability. And after rigorous experimental verification, the response time between each module of the utility model is less than 0.5 seconds, and the response is fast. At the same time, the wireless communication distance of the repeater can reach up to 2000 meters, ensuring the efficiency and reliability of data transmission.

[0047] Table 1 Uninterrupted collection of temperature, humidity, and CO 2 , some data of lighting and other parameters

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[0050] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A modular acquisition controller, characterized in that: include, A collection module (100), wherein an A1 / B1 pin of the collection module (100) is connected to respective A1 / B1 pins of the control module (200), the relay module (300) and the sensor (400) for communication; A touch screen (500), wherein an A2 / B2 pin of the touch screen (500) is connected to an A2 / B2 pin of the acquisition module (100) for communication; The control module (200), the relay module (300) and the sensor (400) are each provided with n groups, wherein n is a natural number greater than or equal to 1, and the communication of each group of relay modules (300) supports both wired and wireless communication.

2. The modular acquisition controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The acquisition module (100) comprises a first MCU module (101), and the first MCU module (101) communicates with the EEPROM storage module (102) via an I2C interface; The first MCU module (101) performs serial port communication with the first RS485 module (103) and the 4G module (104) respectively through the UART interface; The first MCU module (101) controls the on and off of the first LED indicator light (105).

3. The modular acquisition controller according to claim 2, characterized in that: The acquisition module (100) further comprises a first power supply module (106), wherein the first power supply module (106) inputs a 12-24V DC voltage and outputs a 3.3V DC voltage to the first MCU module (101).

4. The modular acquisition controller according to claim 3, characterized in that: The control module (200) comprises a second MCU module (201), and the second MCU module (201) performs serial port communication with a second RS485 module (202) via a UART interface; The second MCU module (201) controls the on and off of the relay module (204) and the second LED indicator light (206).

5. The modular acquisition controller according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second MCU module (201) is also connected to an optocoupler switch module (203) and a dip switch module (205); the optocoupler switch module (203) is used to manually control the relay module (204); and the dip switch module (205) is used to identify the IDs of different control modules (200).

6. The modular acquisition controller according to claim 5, characterized in that: The control module (200) further comprises a second power supply module (207), wherein the second power supply module (207) inputs a 12-24V DC voltage and outputs a 3.3V DC voltage to the second MCU module (201).

7. The modular acquisition controller according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The relay module (300) comprises a LoRa module (301), and the LoRa module (301) performs serial port communication with a third RS485 module (302) via a UART interface; The LoRa module (301) controls the on and off of the third LED indicator light (303).

8. The modular acquisition controller according to claim 7, characterized in that: The relay module (300) further comprises a third power supply module (304), wherein the third power supply module (304) inputs a 12-24V DC voltage and outputs a 5V DC voltage to the LoRa module (301).