Manual operator for heat supply centralized meter reading system
The heat meter reading system handheld operator, which integrates an MCU unit and a 485 demodulation circuit, solves the problems of frequent equipment replacement and battery limitations in heat meter and concentrator testing, enables direct data reading and parameter setting, and improves the working efficiency of the heat meter reading system.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422075568.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-27
AI Technical Summary
During the commissioning and maintenance process, heat meters and concentrators need to be connected to computers through multiple devices for testing, resulting in frequent device replacement and battery capacity limiting operation time, making it impossible to efficiently complete data reading and parameter setting.
A handheld operator for the heat meter reading system is designed. It includes a handheld operator body and an MBUS to 485 module. It integrates an MCU unit, a 485 demodulation circuit and a communication module. It can directly read the data of heat meters and concentrators, reducing the intermediate links.
It enables direct reading of heat meter and concentrator data, improves work efficiency, reduces equipment replacement frequency and battery capacity limitations, and enhances operational continuity and efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of handheld operators, in particular to a handheld operator for a heat meter reading system. Background Art
[0002] Currently, during commissioning and maintenance, heat meters must first be connected to a USB-to-MBUS converter before being tested on a computer (handheld programmer). Concentrators must also be tested on a USB-to-485 converter before being connected to a computer (handheld programmer). Simultaneously commissioning both requires frequent device changes, and the battery life of the computer (handheld programmer) limits their ability to operate for extended periods.
[0003] At present, no technical solution that can solve the above technical problems has been found in the existing public technologies. Utility Model Content
[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to address the above shortcomings and provide a handheld operator for a heat meter reading system. Compared with the existing technology, the handheld operator can directly read the heat meter and concentrator data, reduce intermediate links, and improve work efficiency.
[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution of the utility model is:
[0006] A handheld operator for a heat meter reading system, comprising a handheld operator body and an MBUS to 485 module; the handheld operator body comprises a housing, buttons, a display, a battery box, and wiring terminals; an MCU unit, a 485 demodulation circuit, and a communication module are disposed within the housing; the display, buttons, 485 demodulation circuit, and communication module are electrically connected to the MCU unit; the MBUS to 485 module comprises a protective box, a battery compartment, a switch, an indicator light, a circuit board, a 485 terminal wiring terminal, and an MBUS terminal wiring terminal; the 485 terminal wiring terminal cooperates with the wiring terminals, and the MBUS terminal wiring terminal cooperates with a heat meter communicating with MBUS.
[0007] Furthermore, the handheld operator body includes terminals 1-6, and the MBUS to 485 module includes terminals 1-6; terminal 1 of the handheld operator body is connected to the concentrator communication port A, terminal 2 of the handheld operator body is connected to the concentrator communication port B, terminal 3 of the handheld operator body is connected to terminal 1 of the MBUS to 485 module, terminal 4 of the handheld operator body is connected to terminal 2 of the MBUS to 485 module, terminal 5 of the handheld operator body is connected to terminal 3 of the MBUS to 485 module, terminal 6 of the handheld operator body is connected to terminal 4 of the MBUS to 485 module, terminal 5 of the MBUS to 485 module is connected to the communication port A of the heat meter, and terminal 6 of the MBUS to 485 module is connected to the communication port B of the heat meter.
[0008] Furthermore, the button is arranged on the front side of the shell, the display part is arranged above the button, the battery box is arranged on one side of the shell, and the connection terminal is arranged on the top surface of the shell.
[0009] Furthermore, the circuit board is arranged inside the protection box, and the battery compartment, the switch, the indicator light, the 485 terminal and the MBUS terminal are all arranged outside the protection box.
[0010] Furthermore, the number of keys is 16.
[0011] The present invention adopts the above technical solution and has the following advantages compared with the prior art:
[0012] Through the 485 demodulation circuit, MCU unit and communication module, the handheld operator can directly read and set the concentrator parameters and data, and can also complete the concentrator upgrade work. The handheld operator can read the heat meter data through the MBUS to 485 module and complete related testing work. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the handheld operator in the present utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the MBUS to 485 module in this utility model;
[0015] Figure 3 The utility model is a circuit block diagram of a handheld operator used in a heat meter reading system.
[0016] In the picture:
[0017] 1-housing, 2-button, 3-display, 4-battery box, 5-terminal, 6-protection box, 7-battery compartment, 8-switch, 9-indicator light, 10-485 terminal, 11-MBUS terminal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] Examples, such as Figure 1-3As shown, a handheld operator for a centralized heat metering system includes a handheld operator body and an MBUS-to-485 module. The handheld operator body comprises a housing 1, keypad 2, a display unit 3, a battery compartment 4, and terminal blocks 5. Keypad 2 is located on the front of the housing 1 and is used to input operation signals to the operator body. Keypad 2 has 16 keys. The display unit 3 is located above keypad 2 and includes a display screen for displaying on-site debugging data. The battery compartment 4 is located on a side of the housing 1 and contains batteries that power the operator body. Terminal blocks 5 are located on the top surface of the housing 1 and are used to connect to a concentrator or MBUS-to-485 module. The housing 1 houses an MCU unit, a 485 demodulation circuit, and a communication module. The display unit 3, keypad 2, 485 demodulation circuit, and communication module are all electrically connected to the MCU unit. The batteries installed in the battery compartment 4 are electrically connected to the display unit 3, keypad 2, MCU unit, 485 demodulation circuit, and communication module.
[0019] The MBUS-to-485 module includes a protective box 6, a circuit board, a battery compartment 7, a switch 8, an indicator light 9, a 485 terminal 10, and an MBUS terminal 11. The circuit board is located inside the protective box 6 and is used for communication conversion. The battery compartment 7, switch 8, indicator light 9, 485 terminal 10, and MBUS terminal 11 are all located outside the protective box 6. The battery compartment 7 houses a battery for powering the MBUS-to-485 module. Indicator light 9 displays the MBUS-to-485 module power status. It illuminates when the module is functioning normally and turns off when power is abnormal. Switch 8 turns battery power on and off. When the switch is on, the battery is functioning normally; when the switch is off, the battery is not functioning. The 485 terminal 10 can be connected to the terminal 5, and the MBUS terminal 11 can be connected to a heat meter for MBUS communication.
[0020] The handheld programmer and the MBUS-to-485 module both have terminals 1-6. Terminal 1 of the handheld programmer connects to communication port A on the concentrator, terminal 2 connects to communication port B on the concentrator, terminal 3 connects to terminal 1 on the MBUS-to-485 module, terminal 4 connects to terminal 2 on the MBUS-to-485 module, terminal 5 connects to terminal 3 on the MBUS-to-485 module, and terminal 6 connects to terminal 4 on the MBUS-to-485 module. Terminal 5 of the MBUS-to-485 module connects to communication port A on the heat meter, and terminal 6 connects to communication port B on the heat meter. During operation, switch 8 must be turned on to ensure proper power supply. The handheld programmer can directly read and set concentrator parameters and data and perform concentrator upgrades. The handheld programmer can also read heat meter data and perform related testing via the MBUS-to-485 module.
[0021] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and improvements are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in this invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A handheld operator for a heat meter reading system, characterized in that: Including handheld operator body and MBUS to 485 module; The handheld operator body comprises a housing (1), a button (2), a display unit (3), a battery box (4), and a connection terminal (5); The housing (1) is provided with an MCU unit, a 485 demodulation circuit and a communication module; the display unit (3), the button (2), the 485 demodulation circuit and the communication module are electrically connected to the MCU unit; The MBUS to 485 module comprises a protection box (6), a battery compartment (7), a switch (8), an indicator light (9), a circuit board, a 485 terminal (10) and an MBUS terminal (11); The 485 terminal connection terminal (10) cooperates with the connection terminal (5), and the MBUS terminal connection terminal (11) cooperates with a heat meter for MBUS communication.
2. The handheld operator for a heat meter reading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handheld operator body includes terminals 1-6, and the MBUS to 485 module includes terminals 1-6; terminal 1 of the handheld operator body is connected to the concentrator communication port A, terminal 2 of the handheld operator body is connected to the concentrator communication port B, terminal 3 of the handheld operator body is connected to terminal 1 of the MBUS to 485 module, terminal 4 of the handheld operator body is connected to terminal 2 of the MBUS to 485 module, terminal 5 of the handheld operator body is connected to terminal 3 of the MBUS to 485 module, terminal 6 of the handheld operator body is connected to terminal 4 of the MBUS to 485 module, terminal 5 of the MBUS to 485 module is connected to the communication port A of the heat meter, and terminal 6 of the MBUS to 485 module is connected to the communication port B of the heat meter.
3. The handheld operator for a heat meter reading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button (2) is arranged on the front side of the housing (1), the display unit (3) is arranged above the button (2), the battery box (4) is arranged on one side of the housing (1), and the connection terminal (5) is arranged on the top surface of the housing (1).
4. The handheld operator for a heat meter reading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circuit board is arranged inside the protection box (6), and the battery compartment (7), the switch (8), the indicator light (9), the 485 terminal (10), and the MBUS terminal (11) are all arranged outside the protection box (6).
5. The handheld operator for a heat meter reading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buttons (2) are 16 keys.