Method for establishing a power circuit

EP4487215A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-01-08PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO KG
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2023705286
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-02-28
Filing Date
2023-02-17
Publication Date
2025-01-08

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Technical Problem

Existing power connection configurations in electrical systems require manual assignment and programming of devices, which is time-consuming and inflexible, especially with diverse installation options, and communication between devices is insufficient for automatic configuration.

Method used

An electrical energy source with a power supply interface and a control unit that sends identification information and emits a modulation signal to determine connections, allowing potential participants to automatically identify their connection status and configure power-side interconnections without manual intervention.

Benefits of technology

Enables flexible and easy installation of power connection systems, allowing devices to automatically determine their connections and operate efficiently, reducing configuration time and complexity.

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Abstract

According to one aspect, an energy source (100) for establishing a power circuit (302) between potential circuit participants (100; 200) comprises a power supply interface (102), a data interface (104), and a control unit (106). In an alternative, the control unit (106) can send its own identifying information via the data interface (104) to potential circuit participants (100; 200), the identifying information comprising an identifier of the energy source (100) and specifying an identifying mode of the energy source (100). During the identifying mode of the energy source (100), a modulation signal is output to the power supply interface (102), whereby each potential circuit participant (100; 200), regardless of whether the modulation signal of the energy source (100) is received, is able to determine whether the energy source (100) is a circuit participant of the power circuit of the particular potential circuit participant (100; 200).
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