Comprehensive detection platform of photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller
By designing a comprehensive detection platform for photovoltaic intelligent tracking controllers with a variety of output voltages, communication modules and motors, automatically identifying and adjusting models, the problem of inefficient detection in the existing technology is solved and efficient detection and debugging is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422808221.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-18
AI Technical Summary
The lack of a comprehensive detection platform compatible with a variety of photovoltaic intelligent tracking controllers in the prior art, resulting in insufficiency in detection and debugging.
Design a comprehensive detection platform for photovoltaic intelligent tracking controllers, which has a variety of output voltages, communication modules and motors. The model is automatically identified through the identification module, and the output voltage, communication modules and motors are automatically adjusted through the adjustment module to adapt to different types of photovoltaic intelligent tracking controllers.
Automatic identification and matching of various types of photovoltaic intelligent tracking controllers is realized, reducing manual intervention and improving detection and debugging efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of photovoltaic intelligent tracking controllers, and in particular to a comprehensive detection platform for photovoltaic intelligent tracking controllers. Background Art
[0002] The photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller automatically issues tracking instructions based on the sun's current position, controlling the motor's rotation and enabling the photovoltaic panels to track the sun in real time for power generation. As the core actuator of the tracking system, the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller is also a critical component for ensuring its safe operation. Therefore, testing and debugging the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller is of paramount importance.
[0003] As market and customer demand continue to grow, the variety of photovoltaic intelligent tracking controllers is also increasing. For example, they may have multiple operating voltages, multiple communication methods, and a variety of compatible motors. However, there is currently no comprehensive testing platform on the market that is compatible with these multiple types of photovoltaic intelligent tracking controllers. During testing and debugging, the frequent switching of related tooling and inspection tools is required, resulting in low efficiency.
[0004] It should be noted that the above content is not necessarily prior art, nor is it intended to limit the scope of patent protection of this application. Utility Model Content
[0005] The embodiments of the present application provide a comprehensive detection platform for a photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller to solve or alleviate one or more of the technical problems mentioned above.
[0006] The present invention provides a comprehensive detection platform for a photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller. The comprehensive detection platform has multiple output voltages, multiple communication modules, and / or multiple motors. The comprehensive detection platform includes:
[0007] An identification module, used to identify the model of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller;
[0008] The regulating module is used to automatically adjust the output voltage, communication module and / or motor to match the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller according to the model, so as to power, communicate and / or drive the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller, so that the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller can work normally.
[0009] Optionally, the identification module includes a device identification line, and the device identification line is used to automatically identify the model of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller.
[0010] Optionally, both ends of the device identification line are provided with a terminal of the same model, and each terminal has two rows of first metal contacts distributed on the front and back sides of the terminal.
[0011] Optionally, each row of the terminals includes multiple first metal contacts, wherein some of the first metal contacts are used to identify the output voltage of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller, some of the first metal contacts are used to identify the communication module of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller, and some of the first metal contacts are used to identify the motor type of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller.
[0012] Optionally, the integrated detection platform also has a socket matching the terminal, and a second metal contact is provided on the upper and lower sides of the socket corresponding to each first metal contact, and the second metal contact is in contact with the first metal contact at the corresponding position on the terminal.
[0013] Optionally, the second metal contact at the upper portion of the socket has a function of outputting voltage, and the second metal contact at the lower end of the socket has a function of detecting voltage.
[0014] Optionally, the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller has a socket that matches the terminal, and a third metal contact is provided above and below the position corresponding to each first metal contact in the socket, and the third metal contacts inside the sockets of different types of photovoltaic intelligent tracking controllers are processed differently.
[0015] Optionally, identifying the model of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller includes:
[0016] identifying corresponding codes according to different processing methods of the third metal contact;
[0017] The model of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller is matched according to the code.
[0018] Optionally, different processing methods of the third metal contact include: the third metal contact is in contact with or not in contact with the corresponding first metal contact.
[0019] Optionally, identifying a corresponding code according to different processing methods of the third metal contact includes:
[0020] The second metal contact at the upper end of the socket in the integrated detection platform outputs a voltage;
[0021] When both ends of the device identification line are respectively inserted into the integrated detection platform and the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller, the voltage output by the integrated detection platform is transmitted to the upper terminal of the socket of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller through the upper terminal of the device identification line;
[0022] If the upper terminal of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller is connected to the corresponding lower terminal, the voltage is transmitted to the lower terminal of the integrated detection platform, and the lower terminal of the integrated detection platform detects the voltage, and the code is recorded as "1";
[0023] If the upper terminal of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller is not connected to the corresponding lower terminal, the lower terminal of the integrated detection platform cannot detect the voltage, and the code is recorded as "0".
[0024] The comprehensive testing platform for the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller proposed in the embodiments of this application has multiple output voltages, multiple communication modules, and multiple motors, and can adapt to various types of photovoltaic intelligent tracking controllers. For different types of photovoltaic intelligent tracking controllers, the model of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller is automatically identified through the device identification line, eliminating the need for manual model judgment, resulting in simple and efficient operation. The output voltage, communication module, and motor that match the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller are then automatically adjusted based on the model, allowing the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller to operate normally, thereby reducing the manual switching of inspection tools, shortening testing time, and comprehensively improving product testing efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] In the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals throughout the multiple drawings represent the same or similar components or elements. These drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. It should be understood that these drawings only depict some embodiments disclosed in this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this application.
[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the comprehensive detection platform provided in the embodiment of the present application;
[0027] Figure 2 This is a connection diagram of the comprehensive detection platform and the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller provided in the embodiment of the present application.
[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a device identification line provided in an embodiment of the present application;
[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a device identification line port provided in an embodiment of the present application;
[0030] Figure 5 This is a flow chart of identifying the model of a photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller using the device identification line provided in an embodiment of the present application;
[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a device identification line provided in an embodiment of the present application for identifying the model of a photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller;
[0032] Description of reference numerals:
[0033] 1- Comprehensive detection platform; 10- Identification module; 12- Adjustment module; 2- Photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller; 20- Equipment identification line; 200- Terminal; 202- Metal contact. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application more clearly understood, this application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be noted that the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other unless there is a conflict. This application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with the examples.
[0035] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this way are interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can, for example, be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.
[0036] In the present application, when it comes to a numerical interval (i.e., a numerical range), unless otherwise specified, the distribution of the optional numerical values in the numerical interval is considered to be continuous, and includes the two numerical endpoints (i.e., the minimum and maximum values) of the numerical interval, and each numerical value between the two numerical endpoints. Unless otherwise specified, when the numerical interval only refers to an integer in the numerical interval, including the two endpoint integers of the numerical range, and each integer between the two endpoints, is equivalent to directly enumerating each integer. When multiple numerical ranges are provided to describe a feature or characteristic, these numerical ranges can be merged. In other words, unless otherwise specified, the numerical range disclosed in this application should be understood to include any and all subranges included therein. The "numerical value" in the numerical interval can be any quantitative value, such as a number, a percentage, a ratio, etc. "Numerical interval" allows broadly including quantitative intervals such as percentage intervals, ratio intervals, and ratio intervals.
[0037] The present invention provides a comprehensive detection platform for photovoltaic intelligent tracking controllers. This solution addresses the current problem of low detection efficiency due to the lack of a detection platform compatible with multiple types of photovoltaic intelligent tracking controllers. See below for details.
[0038] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments according to the present application will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that these exemplary embodiments may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein.
[0039] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the integrated detection platform 1 has multiple output voltages, multiple communication modules and / or multiple motors, and the integrated detection platform 1 includes:
[0040] The identification module 10 is used to identify the model of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2.
[0041] The adjustment module 12 is used to automatically adjust the output voltage, communication module and / or motor to match the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2 according to the model, so as to power, communicate and / or drive the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2, so that the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller can work normally.
[0042] The various output voltages include AC (alternating current) 110V, AC 220V, DC (direct current) 24V, and DC 28V. The various communication modules include LoRa (Long Range Radio), ZigBee, RS485, and CAN (Controller Area Network). LoRa is a modulation technology based on frequency shift keying and quadrature amplitude modulation. ZigBee is a short-range, low-power wireless communication technology. RS485 is a communication method based on differential signal transmission, featuring long transmission distance and strong anti-interference capabilities. CAN is a communication protocol widely used in industrial automation. It enables real-time communication between photovoltaic modules and monitoring systems, ensuring stable system operation. It also features multiple master stations and high-speed transmission. The various motors include brushed DC motors and brushless DC motors. Through processing by the adjustment module 12, the integrated detection platform 1 can switch between the various output voltages, various communication modules, and various motors.
[0043] After the identification module 10 identifies the model of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2, the adjustment module 12 automatically adjusts to an output voltage that matches the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2 to power the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2; automatically switches to a communication module that matches the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2 to communicate with the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2; and automatically switches to a motor that matches the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2 to drive the motor, thereby enabling the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2 to work normally.
[0044] In an optional embodiment, the identification module 12 includes a device identification line 20 , and the device identification line 20 is used to automatically identify the model of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2 .
[0045] like Figure 3 , which is a schematic diagram of the device identification line 20. The device identification line 20 includes two terminals 200. Both ends of the device identification line 20 are pluggable, and the two terminals 200 are of the same model.
[0046] like Figure 4 Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of the terminals 200 of the device identification cable 20. Each terminal 200 of the device identification cable 20 has two rows of metal contacts 202 (referred to as first metal contacts), located on the front and back sides of the terminal 200. Each row of metal contacts 202 includes multiple metal contacts 202. Some of these metal contacts 202 are used to identify the output voltage of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2, some are used to identify the communication module of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2, and some are used to identify the motor type of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2.
[0047] In an optional embodiment, each row of the metal contacts 202 has a total of nine. Three of the metal contacts 202 are used to identify the output voltage of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2, three of the metal contacts 202 are used to identify the communication module of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2, and three of the metal contacts 202 are used to identify the motor type of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2. For example, among the nine metal contacts 202 in each row, metal contacts 202 No. 1, 2, and 3 are used to identify the output voltage, metal contacts 202 No. 4, 5, and 6 are used to identify the communication module, and metal contacts 202 No. 7, 8, and 9 are used to identify the motor type.
[0048] To coordinate with the device identification line 20, the integrated testing platform 1 also has a socket that matches the terminal 200. Each metal contact 202 (first metal contact) within the socket is located above and below the corresponding metal contact (referred to as a second metal contact), and contacts the metal contact 202 on the terminal 200. The metal contact at the top of the socket outputs a +5V voltage, while the metal contact at the bottom detects voltage.
[0049] Similarly, the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2 also has a socket that matches the terminal 200. Within the socket, each metal contact 202 (first metal contact) is located above and below the corresponding metal contact (referred to as a third metal contact). Different types of photovoltaic intelligent tracking controllers 2 handle the metal contacts (third metal contacts) within the socket differently. These third metal contacts can be handled differently, including whether the third metal contact is in contact with the corresponding first metal contact or not. Generally, contact is coded as "1," while non-contact is coded as "0."
[0050] Taking the output voltage of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2 to be identified as AC 110V as an example, the upper and lower metal contacts at position 1 in the socket are connected inside the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2, the upper and lower metal contacts at position 2 in the socket are not connected inside the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2, and the upper and lower metal contacts at position 3 in the socket are not connected inside the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2. The different metal contact processing methods at these three positions can be represented by the code "100".
[0051] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in FIG, respectively, are a flow chart and a schematic diagram of the device identification line 20 provided in the embodiment of the present application for identifying the model of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2. Figure 5 In the process of identifying the model of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2, the process includes:
[0052] S100: Identify corresponding codes according to different processing methods of the third metal contact.
[0053] For example, according to the above example, the code “100” corresponding to the output voltage of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2 can be identified.
[0054] S200: Match the model of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller according to the code.
[0055] In the embodiment of the present application, each code has a corresponding photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller model. Based on a pre-set mapping relationship table between the code and the model, the model of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller can be matched according to the code.
[0056] For example, the mapping relationship between the type of photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller and the code identified by the integrated detection platform can be:
[0057] DC 28V: 000; DC 24V: 001; AC 110V: 100; AC 220V: 101; LoRa: 000; ZigBee: 001; RS485: 010; CAN: 011; DC brushed motor: 000; DC brushless motor: 001.
[0058] The following uses a specific example to illustrate the process of identifying the corresponding code based on different processing methods for the third metal contact. For example, the metal contact (second metal contact) at the upper end of the socket in the integrated detection platform 1 outputs a +5V voltage. When the two ends of the device identification line 20 are respectively inserted into the integrated detection platform 1 and the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2, the +5V voltage output by the integrated detection platform 1 is transmitted through the upper terminal of the device identification line 20 to the upper terminal of the socket of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2. If the upper and lower terminals at this position are connected, this voltage is transmitted to the lower terminal of the integrated detection platform 1. When the lower terminal detects a +5V voltage, the code is recorded as "1". If the upper and lower terminals at this position of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller 2 are not connected, then the lower terminal of the integrated detection platform 1 at this position cannot detect a +5V voltage, and the code is recorded as "0".
[0059] The comprehensive testing platform for the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller proposed in the embodiments of this application features multiple output voltages, multiple communication modules, and multiple motors to accommodate various types of photovoltaic intelligent tracking controllers. For different types of photovoltaic intelligent tracking controllers, the model of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller is automatically identified via a device identification line, eliminating the need for manual model determination, resulting in simple and efficient operation. The system then automatically adjusts to the output voltage, communication module, and motor that match the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller based on the model, ensuring normal operation of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller. This reduces the need for frequent manual switching of test fixtures, shortens testing time, and comprehensively improves product testing efficiency.
[0060] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.
[0061] For ease of description, the directions or positional relationships indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right," "lateral, vertical, perpendicular, horizontal," and "top, bottom" are generally based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise specified, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific direction or be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the scope of protection of this application. The directional terms "inside" and "outside" refer to the inside and outside relative to the outline of the components themselves. For example, if the device in the drawings is inverted, the device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures will be positioned "below" or "below" other devices or structures. Therefore, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used herein should be interpreted accordingly.
[0062] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "mounted," "connected," "connect," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.
[0063] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact via another feature between them. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.
[0064] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of the parts and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present application. At the same time, it should be understood that, for ease of description, the sizes of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn according to actual proportional relationships. The techniques, methods and equipment known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the techniques, methods and equipment should be considered as part of the authorization specification. In all examples shown and discussed here, any specific values should be interpreted as being merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar numbers and letters represent similar items in the following figures, and therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent figures.
[0065] It should also be noted that references to "one embodiment," "another embodiment," "an embodiment," and the like throughout this specification refer to specific features, structures, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment as included in at least one embodiment generally described herein. The appearance of the same expression in multiple places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in conjunction with any embodiment, it is intended that such feature, structure, or characteristic, when implemented in conjunction with other embodiments, also fall within the scope of this application.
[0066] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own focus. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.
[0067] It should also be noted that the above are only preferred embodiments of the present application and do not limit the scope of patent protection of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the description and drawings of this application, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the scope of patent protection of the present application.
Claims
1. A comprehensive detection platform for photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller, characterized in that: The comprehensive detection platform has multiple output voltages, multiple communication modules and / or multiple motors, and includes: An identification module, used to identify the model of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller; The regulating module is used to automatically adjust the output voltage, communication module and / or motor to match the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller according to the model, so as to power, communicate and / or drive the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller, so that the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller can work normally.
2. The comprehensive detection platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The identification module includes a device identification line, which is used to automatically identify the model of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller.
3. The comprehensive detection platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two ends of the device identification line are respectively provided with a terminal of the same model, and each terminal is provided with two rows of first metal contacts distributed on the front and back sides of the terminal.
4. The comprehensive detection platform according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each row of the terminals includes a plurality of first metal contacts, wherein some of the first metal contacts are used to identify the output voltage of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller, some of the first metal contacts are used to identify the communication module of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller, and some of the first metal contacts are used to identify the motor type of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller.
5. The comprehensive detection platform according to claim 4, characterized in that: The integrated detection platform also has a socket that matches the terminal, and a second metal contact is provided on the upper and lower sides of the socket corresponding to each first metal contact, and the second metal contact is in contact with the first metal contact at the corresponding position on the terminal.
6. The comprehensive detection platform according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second metal contact at the upper portion of the socket has a function of outputting voltage, and the second metal contact at the lower end of the socket has a function of detecting voltage.
7. The comprehensive detection platform according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: The photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller has a socket that matches the terminal, and a third metal contact is provided above and below the corresponding position of each first metal contact in the socket, and the third metal contacts in the sockets of different types of photovoltaic intelligent tracking controllers are processed differently.
8. The comprehensive detection platform according to claim 7, characterized in that: The identification of the model of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller includes: identifying corresponding codes according to different processing methods of the third metal contact; The model of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller is matched according to the code.
9. The comprehensive detection platform according to claim 7, characterized in that: Different processing methods of the third metal contact include: the third metal contact is in contact with or not in contact with the corresponding first metal contact.
10. The comprehensive detection platform according to claim 8, characterized in that: The identifying of corresponding codes according to different processing methods of the third metal contact includes: The second metal contact at the upper end of the socket in the integrated detection platform outputs a voltage; When both ends of the device identification line are respectively inserted into the integrated detection platform and the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller, the voltage output by the integrated detection platform is transmitted to the upper terminal of the socket of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller through the upper terminal of the device identification line; If the upper terminal of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller is connected to the corresponding lower terminal, the voltage is transmitted to the lower terminal of the integrated detection platform, and the lower terminal of the integrated detection platform detects the voltage, and the code is recorded as "1"; If the upper terminal of the photovoltaic intelligent tracking controller is not connected to the corresponding lower terminal, the lower terminal of the integrated detection platform cannot detect the voltage, and the code is recorded as "0".