Pump system

A dual-processing unit controller segregates low-level and high-level tasks in pump systems, enhancing security and reliability by separating critical operations from complex functions and introducing redundancy, addressing inefficiencies and security risks in existing systems.

EP4256207B1Active Publication Date: 2025-07-16LEYBOLD AG
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2021835585
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2020-12-01
Filing Date
2021-12-01
Publication Date
2025-07-16
Estimated Expiration
2041-12-01

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Technical Problem

Existing pump systems face inefficiencies in operation and security risks due to direct internet connectivity, which can lead to manipulation and data corruption, necessitating improved control and data management with enhanced security and reliability.

Method used

A dual-processing unit controller is implemented, with a first deterministic processing unit for low-level, time-critical operations and a second processing unit for high-level, complex tasks, ensuring separation from external networks and introducing redundancy to enhance security and reliability.

Benefits of technology

The dual-processing unit configuration ensures fast, reliable operation by segregating critical control functions from complex tasks, providing enhanced security and redundancy, preventing system failures and maintaining pump system integrity.

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Abstract

Pump system with at least one pump, in particular a vacuum pump or a compressor, a controller connected to the at least one pump, wherein the controller comprises: a first processing unit directly connected to the at least one pump for providing low level services to the at least one pump, and a second processing unit connected to the first processing unit to provide high level services to the pump system, wherein the second processing unit is connectable to an external network.
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