Smart meter architecture

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent electric meter framework has host module, at least one expansion module. Among them the expansion module's concave slide rail slides and connects the convex slide rail of host module, among at least one expansion module order concatenation combination, by the concave slide rail of rear order expansion module and connects the convex slide rail of the front order expansion module, among the host module electric connection at least one expansion module, and the host module records every expansion module number, thus changes the order position of at least one expansion module, does not influence the corresponding position of measurement load.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an electricity meter, and more particularly to a smart meter architecture. Background Technology

[0002] In the existing technology, the complete set of electricity meters for measuring signals does not have an expansion module. When the signal to be measured increases, the addition or removal of the expansion module, and the corresponding connected load, need to be reassembled or removed, which increases the complexity of assembly and time. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model discloses a smart meter architecture, comprising: a main module having a first upper cover and a first body engaging with the first upper cover; one end of the main module having a concave slide rail and a convex slide rail, and the other end of the main module having the concave slide rail and the convex slide rail; and at least one expansion module, each expansion module having a second upper cover and a second body engaging with the second upper cover; one end of the expansion module having the concave slide rail and the convex slide rail, and the other end of the expansion module having the concave slide rail and the convex slide rail; wherein the concave slide rail of the expansion module slides onto the convex slide rail of the main module; wherein at least one expansion module is sequentially connected in series, with the concave slide rail (41) of the later-ordered expansion module sliding onto the convex slide rail of the earlier-ordered expansion module; wherein the main module is electrically connected to at least one expansion module, and the main module records the number of each expansion module, thereby changing the order position of the at least one expansion module without affecting the corresponding position of the measured load.

[0004] This utility model discloses a smart meter architecture in which at least one expansion module can be temporarily removed and then reassembled into the smart meter architecture. The at least one expansion module can still be identified as the original module, and the relevant parameters and corresponding loads can be plugged and used without resetting.

[0005] This utility model discloses a smart meter architecture, wherein when the load circuit is increased and an expansion current module is added, the host module can automatically identify the added expansion module as a new module, so as to facilitate the setting of relevant parameters of the added expansion module.

[0006] This utility model relates to a control method for a smart meter architecture, comprising: using a host module to electrically connect at least one expansion module, the host module recording the number of each expansion module, thereby changing the sorting position of the at least one expansion module without affecting the corresponding position of the measuring load; after the at least one expansion module is temporarily removed and then reassembled into the smart meter architecture, the at least one expansion module can still be identified as an existing module, and the relevant parameters and corresponding loads can be plugged and played without resetting; and when the load circuit is increased and a new expansion current module is added, the host module can automatically identify the newly added at least one expansion module as a new module, so as to facilitate the setting of the relevant parameters of the newly added at least one expansion module.

[0007] This utility model discloses a control method applied to a smart meter architecture, wherein the host module is provided with a first upper cover and a first main body engaged with the first upper cover, one end of the host module has a concave slide rail and a convex slide rail, and the other end of the host module has the concave slide rail and the convex slide rail.

[0008] This utility model discloses a control method applied to a smart meter architecture, wherein each expansion module is provided with a second upper cover (3) and a second body that is engaged with the second upper cover (3). One end of the expansion module has the concave slide rail and the convex slide rail, and the other end of the expansion module has the concave slide rail and the convex slide rail.

[0009] This utility model discloses a control method applied to a smart meter architecture, wherein the concave slide rail of the expansion module is slidably connected to the convex slide rail of the host module.

[0010] This utility model discloses a control method applied to a smart meter architecture, wherein at least one expansion module is sequentially connected in series, and the concave slide rail of the later-ordered expansion module slides onto the convex slide rail of the earlier-ordered expansion module.

[0011] This invention provides an application of an architecture and service program for upgrading the accuracy of electricity meter firmware. This invention automatically identifies existing or newly added modules, with no installation location restrictions. After installation and setup, the main module records the numbers of each expansion module, ensuring that changing module positions does not affect the corresponding load measurement location. Even after temporarily removing and reinstalling an existing module, this invention can still identify it as the original module, allowing for plug-and-play functionality without resetting related parameters and corresponding loads. When adding a load circuit and requiring a new expansion current module, the main module automatically identifies it as a new module, facilitating the setting of its relevant parameters. Furthermore, it displays the defined numbers of the expansion modules, enabling on-site inspection and verification of the expansion module numbers and load locations. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the first upper cover of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the first main body of the present utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second upper cover of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second upper cover assembling with the second main body of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the conventional host module and expansion module of this utility model connected in sequence.

[0017] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing that, in the conventional sequential connection of this utility model, after removing one of the expansion modules, the host module can still correspond to the load position in the subsequent sequence.

[0018] Figure 7 This utility model provides a schematic diagram showing that when one of the expansion modules is removed and then reconnected, the host module can still correspond to the original load position.

[0019] Figure 8 The diagram shows the arrangement and connection of the main module and the expansion module after adding the expansion module to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the actual serial number of the display module of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the corresponding load assembly of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the RS485 module connector, pulse output connector, and power supply connector of this utility model.

[0023] Symbol explanation:

[0024] 10. Host Module

[0025] 11 First expansion module

[0026] 12 Second expansion module

[0027] 13 Third expansion module

[0028] 14. Fourth expansion module

[0029] 15. Module 5

[0030] 101 Host Display Module

[0031] 111 First Display Module

[0032] 112 Second Display Module

[0033] 113 Third Display Module

[0034] 114 Display Module 4

[0035] 115 Display Module 5

[0036] 2. First top cover

[0037] 22 Top

[0038] 23 Bottom

[0039] 3. First top cover

[0040] 32 Top

[0041] 33 Bottom

[0042] 5. Subject 1

[0043] 52 Top

[0044] 53 Bottom

[0045] 6. The second subject

[0046] 62 Top

[0047] 63 Bottom

[0048] 41 Concave slide rail

[0049] 42 Convex slide rail

[0050] 43. Connecting parts

[0051] 44 Hooks

[0052] 45 Reception slot

[0053] 46 Receiving slots

[0054] 71 host

[0055] 72 RS485 devices

[0056] RS_485 RS485 module connector

[0057] PO pulse output connector

[0058] VDC power supply connector

[0059] LOAD1 First Load

[0060] LOAD2 Second Load

[0061] LOAD3 (Third Load)

[0062] LOAD4 4th load

[0063] LOAD5 5th load

[0064] LOAD6 is the 6th load. Detailed Implementation

[0065] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model is a smart meter architecture, comprising: a main module (10) having a first upper cover (2) and a first body (5) engaging with the first upper cover (2), one end of the main module (10) having a concave slide rail (41) and a convex slide rail (42), and the other end of the main module (10) having the concave slide rail (41) and the convex slide rail (42); and at least one expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15), each expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) having a second upper cover (3) and a second body (6) engaging with the second upper cover (3), the ... One end of the expansion modules (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) has the concave slide rail (41) and the convex slide rail (42), and the other end of the expansion modules (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) has the concave slide rail (41) and the convex slide rail (42); wherein the concave slide rail (41) of the expansion modules (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) slides onto the convex slide rail (42) of the main module (10); wherein at least one expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) is sequentially connected in series, with the concave slide rail (41) of the later-ordered expansion module sliding onto the convex slide rail (42) of the earlier-ordered expansion module; in addition, the first upper cover 2 has a top 22 and a bottom 23. The second upper cover 3 has a top 32 and a bottom 33. The first main body 5 has a top 52 and a bottom 53. The second main body 6 has a top 62 and a bottom 63.

[0066] like Figures 5 to 8 As shown, this utility model discloses a smart meter architecture, wherein the host module (10) is electrically connected to at least one expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15), and the host module (10) records the number of each expansion module, thereby changing the sorting position of the at least one expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) without affecting the corresponding position of the measured load.

[0067] like Figures 5 to 7 As shown, this utility model discloses a smart meter architecture, in which at least one expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) is temporarily removed and then reassembled into the smart meter architecture, and the at least one expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) can be identified as the original module, and the relevant parameters and corresponding loads do not need to be reset and can be used immediately.

[0068] like Figure 8 As shown, this utility model discloses a smart meter architecture, wherein when the load circuit is increased and an expansion current module is added, the host module (10) can automatically identify the newly added expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) as a new module, so as to facilitate the setting of relevant parameters of the newly added expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15).

[0069] like Figures 5 to 8 As shown, this utility model discloses a control method applied to a smart meter architecture, comprising: using a host module (10) to electrically connect at least one expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15), the host module (10) recording the number of each expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15), thereby changing the sorting position of the at least one expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) without affecting the corresponding position of the measuring load; and temporarily activating the at least one expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15). After removal, the smart meter architecture can be reassembled, and the at least one expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) can be identified as an original module. The relevant parameters and corresponding loads do not need to be reset and can be used immediately. When the load circuit is increased and an expansion current module is added, the host module (10) can automatically identify the newly added at least one expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) as a new module, so as to facilitate the setting of the relevant parameters of the newly added at least one expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15).

[0070] like Figure 5 As shown, this utility model is a smart meter architecture, including a host module (10), a first expansion module (11), a second expansion module (12), a third expansion module (13), a fourth expansion module (14), a fifth expansion module (15), a sixth expansion module (16), and corresponding host display modules (101), a first display module (111), a second display module (112), a third display module (113), a fourth display module (114), a fifth display module (115), and a sixth display module (116). The host module (10), the first expansion module (11), the second expansion module (12), the third expansion module (13), the fourth expansion module (14), the fifth expansion module (15), and the sixth expansion module (16) are connected in series in a specific order, with the later-ordered concave slide rail (41) sliding onto the earlier-ordered convex slide rail (42). The host module (10) numbers the expansion modules (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) via a record, for example forming Figure 5 The five expansion modules (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) are numbered #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5.

[0071] like Figure 6 As shown, this utility model is a smart meter architecture, consisting of... Figure 5 Remove the third expansion module (13) and its corresponding third display module (113) to form Figure 6 Only four expansion modules (11, 12, 14, 15) are connected in series according to their arrangement. The concave slide rail (41) of the later sequence slides onto the convex slide rail (42) of the earlier sequence. Although the third expansion module (13) and its corresponding third display module (113) are missing, after being connected in parallel, Figure 6 The host module (10) can still correspond to the fourth expansion module (14) and the fifth expansion module (15). Figure 6 As shown, the system includes a host module (10), a first expansion module (11), a second expansion module (12), a fourth expansion module (14), a fifth expansion module (15), a sixth expansion module (16), and corresponding host display modules (101), a first display module (111), a second display module (112), a fourth display module (114), a fifth display module (115), and a sixth display module (116). The host module (10), the first expansion module (11), the second expansion module (12), the fourth expansion module (14), the fifth expansion module (15), and the sixth expansion module (16) are connected in series in sequence, with the later-ordered concave slide rail (41) sliding onto the earlier-ordered convex slide rail (42). The host module (10) numbers the expansion modules (11, 12, 14, 15) via a recording mechanism, for example, forming... Figure 5 The four expansion modules (11, 12, 14, 15) are numbered #1, #2, #4, and #5.

[0072] like Figure 7 As shown, this utility model is a smart meter architecture, consisting of... Figure 6 The four expansion modules (11, 12, 14, 15) are connected in series in the order listed, and then connected in parallel to the third expansion module (13) and its corresponding third display module (113) to form a... Figure 7 Five expansion modules (11, 12, 14, 15, 13) are connected by a concave slide rail (41) to a convex slide rail (42) arranged in the previous order. Although the third expansion module (13) and its corresponding third display module (113) are connected in parallel, after the parallel connection, Figure 7 The host module (10) can still correspond to the corresponding loads of the fourth expansion module (14), the fifth expansion module (15), and the third expansion module (13). The host module (10) numbers the expansion modules (11, 12, 14, 15, 13) through records, for example forming Figure 5The five expansion modules (11, 12, 14, 15, 13) are numbered #1, #2, #4, #5, and #3.

[0073] like Figure 8 As shown, this utility model is a smart meter architecture, wherein it consists of... Figure 8 The two expansion modules (11, 12) are connected in series in the order they are arranged, and then the newly added third expansion module (13) and its corresponding third display module (113) are connected in parallel to form a... Figure 8 The three expansion modules (11, 12, 13) are connected by a concave slide rail (41) to a convex slide rail (42) arranged in the previous order. Although the added third expansion module (13) and its corresponding third display module (113) are connected in parallel, after the parallel connection, Figure 8 The host module (10) can still correspond to the load of the newly added third expansion module (13). The host module (10) re-adds a new number #3 to the newly added third expansion module (13) via records, for example forming Figure 8 The three expansion modules (11, 12, 13) are numbered #1, #2, and #3.

[0074] like Figure 9 As shown, this utility model is a smart meter architecture, including a host module (10), a first expansion module (11), a second expansion module (12), a third expansion module (13), a fourth expansion module (14), a fifth expansion module (15), a sixth expansion module (16), and corresponding host display modules (101), a first display module (111), a second display module (112), a third display module (113), a fourth display module (114), a fifth display module (115), and a sixth display module (116). The host module (10), the first expansion module (11), the second expansion module (12), the third expansion module (13), the fourth expansion module (14), the fifth expansion module (15), and the sixth expansion module (16) are connected in series in a specific order, with the later-ordered concave slide rail (41) sliding onto the earlier-ordered convex slide rail (42). The host module (10) numbers the expansion modules (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) via a record, for example forming Figure 9Five expansion modules (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) are numbered #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5. Each corresponding display module (111, 112, 113, 114, 115) displays its corresponding number. In one embodiment of this utility model, the host display module (101) displays 1, the first display module (111) displays 2, the second display module (112) displays 3, the third display module (113) displays 4, the fourth display module (114) displays 5, the fifth display module (115) displays 6, and the sixth display module (116) displays 7. In addition, in another embodiment of the corresponding number of this utility model, the corresponding record number can be displayed by the first display module (111) displaying 1, the second display module (112) displaying 2, the third display module (113) displaying 3, the fourth display module (114) displaying 4, the fifth display module (115) displaying 5, and the sixth display module (116) displaying 6.

[0075] Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model discloses a control method applied to a smart meter architecture, wherein the host module (10) is provided with a first upper cover (2) and a first body (5) that is engaged with the first upper cover (2). One end of the host module (10) has a concave slide rail (41) and a convex slide rail (42), and the other end of the host module (10) has the concave slide rail (41) and the convex slide rail (42).

[0076] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model discloses a control method applied to a smart meter architecture, wherein each expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) is provided with a second upper cover (3) and a second main body (6) that is engaged with the second upper cover (3). One end of the expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) has the concave slide rail (41) and the convex slide rail (42), and the other end of the expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) has the concave slide rail (41) and the convex slide rail (42).

[0077] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model is a control method applied to the architecture of a smart meter, wherein the concave slide rail (41) of the expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) is slidably connected to the convex slide rail (42) of the host module (10).

[0078] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model is a control method applied to the architecture of a smart meter, wherein at least one expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) is connected in series in sequence, and the concave slide rail (41) of the later-ordered expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) slides onto the convex slide rail (42) of the earlier-ordered expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15).

[0079] like Figures 10 to 11 As shown, this utility model's multi-circuit power meter is designed for multi-circuit power measurement needs, featuring 18 single-phase circuits or 6 three-phase circuits for input. Additionally, it can be expanded with single-phase 18-circuit or three-phase 6-circuit current input modules. The main module can be expanded with up to 5 expansion modules, reaching a maximum of 108 single-phase circuits or 36 three-phase circuits. It is suitable for various power circuit applications, offering diverse uses and significant cost savings. The diagram shows the RS485 module connector (RS_485), pulse output connector (PO), and power supply connector (VDC) of this utility model. LOAD1 to LOAD6 represent the 1st to 6th loads, respectively.

[0080] This utility model has both standard RS-485 Modbus RTU communication and demand functions, and has an internal 2MB FIASH memory capacity, making it more versatile in application.

[0081] The main body of this utility model adopts a DIN Rail guide rail design, which makes it easy to install and highly flexible in use.

[0082] This utility model features a built-in parallel expansion terminal on the side of the module. After installation, it automatically connects the power and communication ports of each module in parallel, eliminating the need for additional bases. Installation is extremely convenient and reliable, offering strong and flexible expandability. There are no restrictions on the order of module installation, facilitating simple and quick assembly and disassembly, and accelerating equipment maintenance and system expansion. The panel includes a DIP switch for easy setting of communication parameters. LED indicators for power, system, and input are provided for easy monitoring of operating status and fault diagnosis and maintenance. Push-in direct insertion wiring eliminates the need for tools, saving wiring time and improving wiring safety and reliability. The detachable terminal design allows for pre-assembly of cables and module replacement without removing wiring, facilitating maintenance. A single-row connection with a wiring diagram effectively reduces wiring errors and simplifies maintenance troubleshooting. The 35.0mm slim design saves significant space, allowing for configuration in smaller machines and limited installation spaces. Power and communication isolation protection effectively prevents damage to internal components, further protecting the host site.

[0083] This utility model can measure voltage, effective power, ineffective power, apparent power, power factor, frequency, effective energy, ineffective energy, apparent energy, total harmonic distortion of voltage, total harmonic distortion of current, demand, three-phase imbalance, communication function, RS-485 Modbus RTU, pulse output, and time accumulation.

[0084] The above description and explanation are merely illustrative of preferred embodiments of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other modifications based on the following claims and the above description, but such modifications should still be within the creative spirit of the present utility model and within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A smart meter architecture, characterized in that, include: A main unit module (10) is provided with a first upper cover (2) and a first body (5) that engages with the first upper cover (2). One end of the main unit module (10) has a concave slide rail (41) and a convex slide rail (42), and the other end of the main unit module (10) has the concave slide rail (41) and the convex slide rail (42); and At least one expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15), each expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) is provided with a second upper cover (3) and a second body (6) that engages with the second upper cover (3), one end of the expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) has the concave slide rail (41) and the convex slide rail (42), and the other end of the expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) has the concave slide rail (41) and the convex slide rail (42); The concave slide rail (41) of the expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) slides into the convex slide rail (42) of the main module (10); At least one of the expansion modules (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) is connected in series in sequence, and the concave slide rail (41) of the later-ordered expansion module slides onto the convex slide rail (42) of the earlier-ordered expansion module. The host module (10) is electrically connected to at least one expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15). The host module (10) records the number of each expansion module, thereby changing the sorting position of the at least one expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) without affecting the corresponding position of the measurement load.

2. The smart meter architecture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, After at least one expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) is temporarily removed and then reassembled into the smart meter architecture, it can still be identified as the original module, and the relevant parameters and corresponding loads do not need to be reset for plug-and-play functionality.

3. The smart meter architecture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, When the load circuit is increased and a new expansion current module is added, the host module (10) can automatically identify the newly added expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) as a new module, so as to facilitate the setting of relevant parameters of the newly added expansion module (11, 12, 13, 14, 15).

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