Portable remote control box device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a portable remote control box device, which comprises a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) control cabinet arranged in a dangerous area and a remote control box arranged in a safe area, a control cabinet signal socket and a control cabinet network socket are arranged on the PLC control cabinet; a remote control box signal socket and a remote control box network socket are arranged in the remote control box; the control cabinet signal socket is in electric signal coupling with the remote control box signal socket through a signal cable; the control cabinet network socket is in electrical signal coupling with the remote control box network socket through a network cable. According to the utility model, the moving portability of the device is improved; the operation risk of workers is reduced; and the protection requirement of field operation is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of PLC control systems for natural gas compressors, and specifically to a portable remote control box device. Background Technology

[0002] Compressors are crucial equipment in natural gas pipeline transportation and are the most critical components of a compressor station, providing power for the pipeline's operation. Due to the explosive hazard of natural gas, the operating area of ​​a natural gas compressor is generally classified as Zone II explosion-proof, and electrical equipment must meet explosion-proof requirements. The PLC control cabinet, typically integrated within the compressor skid, also needs to meet explosion-proof requirements.

[0003] The shortcomings of existing technology are:

[0004] 1. Because operators of existing technologies can only operate equipment in hazardous areas, there are operational risks.

[0005] 2. Due to the complex environment inside the compressor skid, it is inconvenient for on-site personnel to operate. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This utility model addresses the aforementioned problems by providing a portable remote control box device, which aims to improve the portability of the device, reduce operational risks for staff, and meet the protection requirements for on-site operations.

[0007] To solve the above problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0008] A portable remote control box device includes a PLC control cabinet located in a hazardous area and a remote control box located in a safe area, wherein:

[0009] The PLC control cabinet is equipped with a control cabinet signal socket and a control cabinet network socket; the remote control box is equipped with a remote control box signal socket and a remote control box network socket; the control cabinet signal socket is electrically coupled to the remote control box signal socket via a signal cable; the control cabinet network socket is electrically coupled to the remote control box network socket via a network cable.

[0010] Preferably, the remote control box includes a panel, a remote control box signal socket, a remote control box network socket, operation buttons, a box cover, a touch screen, status indicator lights, and internal terminals, wherein:

[0011] The panel is located inside the remote control box and is fixed to the remote control box with bolts. The panel is provided with the operation button, the touch screen, and the status indicator light. The internal terminals of the box are fixedly installed on the guide rail located on the inner wall of the remote control box below the panel. One end of the internal terminals is electrically coupled to the remote control box signal socket via a wire, and the other end is electrically coupled to the operation button and the status indicator light via wires. The power line of the touch screen is electrically coupled to the internal terminals of the box. The touch screen is electrically coupled to the network socket of the remote control box.

[0012] Preferably, the remote control box is made of PP alloy.

[0013] Preferably, the remote control box has an IP44 protection rating when the box cover is closed.

[0014] Preferably, the signal cable is a 14-core shielded cable; both ends of the signal cable are male plugs, one end of which is electrically coupled to the control cabinet signal socket, and the other end is electrically coupled to the remote control box signal socket, the operation button, and the status indicator light, and is used to provide 24V power to the remote control box.

[0015] Preferably, the network cable is a 5-core shielded cable; both ends of the network cable are male plugs, one end of which is electrically coupled to the network socket of the control cabinet, and the other end is electrically coupled to the network socket of the remote control box.

[0016] Preferably, the explosion-proof marking of the PLC control cabinet is EX db IIB T4 Gb; the explosion-proof marking of the control cabinet signal socket and the control cabinet network socket is EX db IIC T6 Gb.

[0017] Preferably, the outer shell of the control cabinet signal socket and the control cabinet network socket is made of high-strength aluminum alloy with anti-corrosion surface treatment and an IP rating of IP66.

[0018] Preferably, the connection end of the signal cable to the signal socket of the control cabinet is an explosion-proof plug, and the connection end to the signal socket of the remote control box is a non-explosion-proof plug; the connection end of the network cable to the network socket of the control cabinet is an explosion-proof plug, and the connection end to the network socket of the remote control box is a non-explosion-proof plug.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages:

[0020] 1. Because the remote control box of this utility model is equipped with a quick-connect socket, the portability of the device is improved.

[0021] 2. Because the remote control box of this utility model is operated in a safe area, the operational risks for staff are reduced.

[0022] 3. Since the remote control box of this utility model has an IP44 protection level when it is turned off, it meets the protection requirements for on-site operation. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a portable remote control box according to a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a portable remote control box.

[0025] The components are as follows: A1. Hazardous area; A2. Safe area; 1. PLC control cabinet; 2. Control cabinet signal socket; 3. Control cabinet network socket; 4. Signal cable; 5. Network cable; 6. Panel; 7. Remote control box signal socket; 8. Remote control box network socket; 9. Operation button; 10. Cabinet cover; 11. Touch screen; 12. Remote control box; 13. Status indicator light; 14. Internal terminals of the cabinet; 15. Guide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further illustrated below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are only for illustrating the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. After reading the present invention, any modifications of the present invention in various equivalent forms by those skilled in the art will fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0027] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown, a portable remote control box device includes a PLC control cabinet 1 located in a hazardous area A1 and a remote control box 12 located in a safe area A2, wherein:

[0028] The PLC control cabinet 1 is equipped with a control cabinet signal socket 2 and a control cabinet network socket 3; the remote control box 12 is equipped with a remote control box signal socket 7 and a remote control box network socket 8; the control cabinet signal socket 2 is electrically coupled to the remote control box signal socket 7 through a signal cable 4; the control cabinet network socket 3 is electrically coupled to the remote control box network socket 8 through a network cable 5.

[0029] It should be noted that the remote control box 12 includes a panel 6, a remote control box signal socket 7, a remote control box network socket 8, operation buttons 9, a box cover 10, a touch screen 11, status indicator lights 13, and internal terminals 14, wherein:

[0030] Panel 6 is located inside the remote control box 12 and is fixed to the remote control box 12 with bolts. Panel 6 is equipped with operation buttons 9, touch screen 11, and status indicator lights 13. The internal terminal 14 of the box is fixedly installed on the guide rail 15 located on the inner wall of the remote control box 12 below panel 6. One end of the internal terminal 14 is electrically coupled to the remote control box signal socket 7 via a wire, and the other end is electrically coupled to the operation buttons 9 and status indicator lights 13 via wires respectively. The power cord of the touch screen 11 is electrically coupled to the internal terminal 14 of the box. The touch screen 11 is electrically coupled to the network socket 8 of the remote control box.

[0031] It should be further noted that the remote control box 12 is made of PP alloy, which can adapt to the complex environment of the compressor site.

[0032] It should be further noted that the remote control box 12 has an IP44 protection rating when the box cover 10 is closed, which can meet the on-site operation protection requirements. At the same time, it is small in size and highly portable.

[0033] It should be noted that the signal cable 4 is a 14-core shielded cable; both ends of the signal cable 4 are male plugs, one end of which is electrically coupled to the control cabinet signal socket 2, and the other end is electrically coupled to the remote control box signal socket 7, operation button 9, and status indicator light 13 respectively, and is used to provide 24V power to the remote control box 12; at the same time, it realizes remote button operation and status indication, and improves the reliability of remote control of the system.

[0034] It should be noted that network cable 5 is a 5-core shielded cable; both ends of network cable 5 are male plugs, one end of which is electrically coupled to the network socket 3 of the control cabinet, and the other end is electrically coupled to the network socket 8 of the remote control box. Through the network cable communication, remote human-machine data interaction of the control system can be realized.

[0035] It should be noted that hazardous area A1 is a Zone II explosive gas atmosphere, and the explosion-proof mark of PLC control cabinet 1 is EX dbIIB T4 Gb; control cabinet signal socket 2 and control cabinet network socket 3 must be operated in hazardous area, and the explosion-proof mark of control cabinet signal socket 2 and control cabinet network socket 3 is EX db IIC T6 Gb, which meets the explosion-proof requirements of Zone II explosive gas atmosphere.

[0036] It should be further noted that the outer shells of the control cabinet signal socket 2 and control cabinet network socket 3 are made of high-strength aluminum alloy with anti-corrosion surface treatment and an IP rating of IP66. They can be easily and quickly connected to control cabinets in hazardous areas, ensuring high safety and reliability.

[0037] It should be noted that the connection end of signal cable 4 to signal socket 2 in the control cabinet is an explosion-proof plug, while the connection end to signal socket 7 in the remote control box is a non-explosion-proof plug; the connection end of network cable 5 to network socket 3 in the control cabinet is an explosion-proof plug, while the connection end to network socket 8 in the remote control box is a non-explosion-proof plug.

[0038] In the above detailed description, various features are combined together in a single embodiment to simplify this disclosure. This approach to disclosure should not be construed as reflecting an intention that embodiments of the claimed subject matter require more features than are explicitly stated in each claim. Rather, as reflected in the appended claims, the present invention is in a state with fewer features than all of the disclosed individual embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are hereby clearly incorporated into the detailed description, wherein each claim stands alone as a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] The disclosed embodiments have been described above to enable any person skilled in the art to implement or use this invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein can be applied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not limited to the embodiments given herein, but is consistent with the widest scope of the principles and novel features disclosed in this application.

[0040] The foregoing description includes examples of one or more embodiments. It is certainly impossible to describe all possible combinations of components or methods in order to describe the above embodiments, but those skilled in the art will recognize that further combinations and arrangements of the various embodiments are possible. Therefore, the embodiments described herein are intended to cover all such changes, modifications, and variations that fall within the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, the term "comprising" as used in the specification or claims is interpreted in a manner similar to the term "including," as interpreted when used as a conjunction in the claims. Additionally, the use of any term "or" in the specification of the claims is intended to mean "non-exclusive or."

[0041] The specific embodiments described above further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of this utility model. It should be understood that the above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A portable remote control box device, characterized in that: It includes a PLC control cabinet (1) located in the hazardous area (A1) and a remote control box (12) located in the safe area (A2), wherein: The PLC control cabinet (1) is provided with a control cabinet signal socket (2) and a control cabinet network socket (3); the remote control box (12) is provided with a remote control box signal socket (7) and a remote control box network socket (8); the control cabinet signal socket (2) is electrically coupled to the remote control box signal socket (7) through a signal cable (4); the control cabinet network socket (3) is electrically coupled to the remote control box network socket (8) through a network cable (5).

2. The portable remote control box device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The remote control box (12) includes a panel (6), a remote control box signal socket (7), a remote control box network socket (8), operation buttons (9), a box cover (10), a touch screen (11), status indicator lights (13), and internal terminals (14), wherein: The panel (6) is located inside the remote control box (12) and is fixed to the remote control box (12) by bolts. The panel (6) is provided with the operation button (9), the touch screen (11), and the status indicator (13). The internal terminal (14) of the box is fixedly installed on the guide rail (15) on the inner wall of the remote control box (12) below the panel (6). One end of the internal terminal (14) of the box is electrically coupled to the remote control box signal socket (7) through a wire, and the other end is electrically coupled to the operation button (9) and the status indicator (13) through a wire respectively. The power line of the touch screen (11) is electrically coupled to the internal terminal (14) of the box. The touch screen (11) is electrically coupled to the network socket (8) of the remote control box.

3. The portable remote control box device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The remote control box (12) is made of PP alloy.

4. The portable remote control box device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The remote control box (12) has an IP44 protection rating when the box cover (10) is closed.

5. The portable remote control box device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The signal cable (4) is a 14-core shielded cable; both ends of the signal cable (4) are male plugs, one end of which is electrically coupled to the control cabinet signal socket (2), and the other end is electrically coupled to the remote control box signal socket (7), the operation button (9), and the status indicator (13), and is used to provide 24V power to the remote control box (12).

6. The portable remote control box device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The network cable (5) is a 5-core shielded cable; both ends of the network cable (5) are male plugs, one end of which is electrically coupled to the network socket (3) of the control cabinet, and the other end is electrically coupled to the network socket (8) of the remote control box.

7. The portable remote control box device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The explosion-proof marking of the PLC control cabinet (1) is EX db IIB T4 Gb; the explosion-proof markings of the control cabinet signal socket (2) and the control cabinet network socket (3) are EX db IIC T6 Gb.

8. The portable remote control box device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer shells of the control cabinet signal socket (2) and the control cabinet network socket (3) are made of high-strength aluminum alloy with anti-corrosion surface treatment and IP rating of IP66.

9. The portable remote control box device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection end of the signal cable (4) to the signal socket (2) of the control cabinet is an explosion-proof plug, and the connection end to the signal socket (7) of the remote control box is a non-explosion-proof plug; the connection end of the network cable (5) to the network socket (3) of the control cabinet is an explosion-proof plug, and the connection end to the network socket (8) of the remote control box is a non-explosion-proof plug.

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