Audible and visual alarm method and system for solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing device

By designing multi-level acousto-optical alarm solutions in solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing equipment, the problem of inability to distinguish the size of abnormal states in the prior art is solved, and the judgment ability of operators and the stability of the working environment is improved.

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Application Number
PCT/CN2023/139489
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-10-30
Filing Date
2023-12-18
Publication Date
2025-05-08

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the alarm system of solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing equipment cannot be effectively distinguished based on the size of abnormal states, which makes it difficult for technicians to reasonably judge and deal with problems, causing paralysis.

Method used

Design an acousto-optical alarm method, and classify and prompt various abnormal states by presetting different levels of warning levels and corresponding acousto-optical alarm schemes. The specific plan includes first-level, second-level and third-level warnings, corresponding to different sound-light alarm setting statuses.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the provision of different levels of sound and light alarms according to different sizes of abnormal states, helping operators quickly identify the type of problem and take corresponding measures, avoiding paralysis caused by excessive repeated alarms, and improving the stability and efficiency of the working environment.

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Abstract

An audible and visual alarm method for a solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing device, comprising: presetting a warning level for each anomalous state content, and presetting an audible and visual alarm scheme for each warning level, wherein the audible and visual alarm scheme is a set state of a sound alarm and a set state of an optical alarm (S10); acquiring operation data, performing anomaly determination on the device on the basis of the operation data, and determining an anomalous state content when the device is in an anomalous state (S20); and on the basis of the anomalous state content, determining the warning level of alarm data, and on the basis of the warning level, using the corresponding audible and visual alarm scheme to give an audible and visual alarm (S30).
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An acoustic and visual alarm method and system for solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing equipment

[0001] This application claims priority to a Chinese patent application filed with the Patent Office of China on October 30, 2023, with application number 202311417721.8, entitled “A Sound and Light Alarm Method and System for Solar Photovoltaic Panel Manufacturing Equipment,” the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to the field of photovoltaic equipment safety technology, and in particular to an acoustic and visual alarm method and system for solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing equipment. Background Art

[0003] Driven by society's growing demand for green energy, solar cells have experienced rapid growth in recent years. Large-scale photovoltaic companies have sprung up across the country, with numerous 5GW, 10GW, and 15GW projects underway. To fully ensure safety in the solar cell manufacturing industry, it's crucial to improve the equipment's safety alert features and rationally apply them to each specific module. However, existing alarm systems often employ simple audio and visual alarms, using the same volume, rhythm, and brightness regardless of the severity of the problem. This makes it impossible to effectively differentiate between the severity of the problem, which can lead to technicians becoming complacent.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to formulate a corresponding alarm prompt mechanism based on the usage characteristics of the production equipment and combined with on-site personnel planning, so as to neither cause the "wolf cry effect" nor make users panic, and provide production users with a stable, efficient and accurate working environment.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] In order to address the deficiencies of the existing technology, the present application provides an audible and visual alarm method and system for solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing equipment, which classifies various abnormal status contents and provides different audible and visual alarm modes to ensure that production operators can make reasonable judgments and formulate corresponding handling methods.

[0007] A technical solution of the present application is as follows: an audible and visual alarm method for solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing equipment, comprising:

[0008] S10: Preset a warning level for each abnormal state content, and preset an audible and visual alarm scheme for each warning level, wherein the audible and visual alarm scheme includes a setting state of a sound alarm and a setting state of a visual alarm;

[0009] S20: Acquire operation data, and perform abnormality judgment on the device based on the operation data to determine the abnormal state of the device;

[0010] S30: Determine the warning level of the alarm data according to the abnormal state content, and use a corresponding sound and light alarm solution to perform sound and light alarm according to the warning level.

[0011] Furthermore, the warning levels include: level one warning, level two warning, and level three warning;

[0012] The sound and light alarm scheme corresponding to the first-level warning is: the sound alarm is set to the on state, the volume is the largest and the music rhythm is the fastest, and the optical alarm is set to the on state and the brightness is the largest;

[0013] The sound and light alarm scheme corresponding to the secondary warning is: the sound alarm is set to on, the volume is medium and the music rhythm is medium, and the optical alarm is set to on, the brightness is medium;

[0014] The sound and light alarm scheme corresponding to the three-level warning is: the sound alarm is set to the on state, the volume is low and the music rhythm is slow, and the optical alarm is set to the off state.

[0015] Furthermore, the abnormal status includes: leakage, temperature exceeding the limit, special gas concentration exceeding the standard, load surge, load loss, system function stoppage, stall, range fluctuation, waiting timeout, information error;

[0016] The abnormal status corresponding to the first-level warning includes: leakage, temperature exceeding the limit, and special gas concentration exceeding the standard;

[0017] The abnormal conditions corresponding to the second-level warning include: load surge, load loss, system function stoppage, and stall;

[0018] The abnormal status contents corresponding to the three-level warning include: range fluctuation, waiting timeout, and information error.

[0019] Furthermore, it is characterized in that the step S20 includes:

[0020] determining, based on the operating data, whether the device is currently in an abnormal state, and if the device is in an abnormal state, determining the content of the abnormal state;

[0021] When the device is not in an abnormal state, the device is continuously monitored.

[0022] Furthermore, the following steps are performed after step S30:

[0023] Continuously obtain operating data, and determine whether the device has exited an abnormal state based on the operating data. When the device exits the abnormal state, stop the sound and light alarm.

[0024] Another technical solution of the present application is as follows: an acoustic and visual alarm system for solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing equipment, comprising a controller, a data acquisition device, an optical alarm, and an acoustic alarm, wherein the data acquisition device, the optical alarm, and the acoustic alarm are all connected to the controller;

[0025] The data acquisition device can collect operation data,

[0026] The controller can make abnormal judgments on the equipment based on the operating data and determine the abnormal state of the equipment; determine the warning level of the alarm data based on the abnormal state content; and use the corresponding sound and light alarm scheme to control the optical alarm and sound alarm to make sound and light alarms based on the warning level.

[0027] Furthermore, the controller adopts a PLC controller.

[0028] The beneficial effects of this application include: This application configures alarm music types, avoiding a single buzzing mechanism and creating a more pleasant work environment through a combination of voice and music clips. This prevents workers from becoming numb to the constant buzzing mechanism. A multi-color optical alarm mechanism can be used to alert operators and other personnel in the same environment through flashing frequency, rhythm, brightness, and other factors. This reduces visual fatigue and apathy, thus preventing significant losses. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] FIG1 is a flow chart of an acoustic and visual alarm method for solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing equipment of the present application.

[0030] FIG2 is a structural block diagram of an audio-visual alarm system for solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing equipment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features of the embodiments in this application can be combined with each other. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0032] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts should fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequential order. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0034] In a technical solution of the present application, FIG1 is a flowchart provided according to the specific steps of an audible and visual alarm method for solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing equipment of the present application. As shown in FIG1 , the present application specifically includes:

[0035] S10: Preset a warning level for each abnormal state content, and preset an audible and visual alarm scheme for each warning level, wherein the audible and visual alarm scheme includes a setting state of a sound alarm and a setting state of a visual alarm.

[0036] In one embodiment of the present application, the warning levels can be specifically divided into: level one warning, level two warning, and level three warning.

[0037] Abnormal conditions include: leakage, temperature exceeding the limit, special gas concentration exceeding the standard, load surge, load loss, system function stoppage, stall, range fluctuation, waiting timeout, and information error.

[0038] Among them, the abnormal status corresponding to the first-level warning includes: leakage, temperature exceeding the limit, and special gas concentration exceeding the standard.

[0039] The abnormal status corresponding to the second-level warning includes: load surge, load loss, system function stoppage, and stall.

[0040] The abnormal status contents corresponding to the three-level warning include: range fluctuation, waiting timeout, and information error.

[0041] The sound and light alarm scheme corresponding to the first-level warning is: the sound alarm is set to the on state, the volume is the largest and the music rhythm is the fastest, and the optical alarm is set to the on state and the brightness is the largest;

[0042] The sound and light alarm scheme corresponding to the secondary warning is: the sound alarm is set to on, the volume is medium and the music rhythm is medium, and the optical alarm is set to on, the brightness is medium;

[0043] The sound and light alarm scheme corresponding to the three-level warning is: the sound alarm is set to the on state, the volume is low and the music rhythm is slow, and the optical alarm is set to the off state.

[0044] This application sets alarm music types, avoiding a single buzzing mechanism and combining voice and music clips to create a more pleasant work environment. This prevents workers from becoming numb to the monotony of buzzing and other mechanisms. A multi-color optical alarm mechanism can be used to alert operators and other people in the same environment through flashing frequency, rhythm, brightness, and other factors. This reduces visual fatigue and apathy, thus preventing significant losses.

[0045] S20: Acquire operation data, and perform abnormality judgment on the device based on the operation data to determine the abnormal state of the device.

[0046] Based on the operating data, it is determined whether the device is currently in an abnormal state, and when the device is in an abnormal state, the content of the abnormal state is determined. When the device is not in an abnormal state, the device is continuously monitored.

[0047] The operating data specifically includes: data from various sensors, such as leakage detection sensors, temperature sensors, gas concentration sensors, etc.

[0048] The criteria for determining each abnormal status are as follows:

[0049] Leakage: There is a liquid leakage detection sensor at the tank frame. When the processing equipment receives the signal from the liquid leakage detection sensor, it is determined to be a liquid leakage abnormality.

[0050] Temperature over limit: If the temperature detected by the temperature sensor installed inside the tank is greater than the upper limit value of the tank's set temperature, it is judged as a temperature over limit abnormality.

[0051] Special gas concentration exceeds the standard: The hydrogen detection sensor detects that the hydrogen concentration value is greater than the set upper limit of the hydrogen concentration and determines it as an abnormal concentration exceeding the standard.

[0052] Load surge: The resistance during the operation of the robot arm is large, and the motor is overloaded, which is judged as a load surge abnormality.

[0053] Load loss: The motor brakes and the photoelectric detection function fails, which is judged as a load loss abnormality.

[0054] System function stop, stall: PLC abnormal alarm, determined to be system function stop, stall abnormality.

[0055] Range fluctuations: The tank temperature, process tank timeout period, hydrogen detection value, etc. fluctuate within the normal range of the set upper and lower limits and are judged as range fluctuation abnormalities.

[0056] Waiting timeout: During the robot arm transportation process, if the normal process time is exceeded due to an abnormality, it is judged as a waiting timeout abnormality.

[0057] Information error: Error alarm code and error message, judged as information error exception.

[0058] S30: Determine the warning level of the alarm data according to the abnormal state content, and use a corresponding sound and light alarm solution to perform sound and light alarm according to the warning level.

[0059] After determining the content of the abnormal state, the corresponding warning level is determined according to the abnormal state, the sound and light alarm scheme corresponding to the warning level is called, and the optical alarm and the sound alarm are controlled to perform sound and light alarm.

[0060] S40: Continuously obtain operating data, and determine whether the device has exited an abnormal state based on the operating data. When the device exits the abnormal state, stop the sound and light alarm.

[0061] In another technical solution of the present application, Figure 2 is a block diagram of the specific structure of an audio and visual alarm system for solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing equipment. As shown in Figure 2, the present application includes a controller 1, a data acquisition device 2, an optical alarm 3, and an audio alarm 4. The data acquisition device 2, optical alarm 3, and audio alarm 4 are all connected to the controller 1. The data acquisition device is capable of collecting operating data. Specifically, the data acquisition device includes various sensors, such as a liquid leakage detection sensor, a temperature sensor, and a gas concentration sensor.

[0062] The controller can determine the abnormality of the equipment based on the operating data and determine the content of the abnormal state of the equipment; determine the warning level of the alarm data based on the content of the abnormal state; and according to the warning level, use the corresponding sound and light alarm scheme to control the optical alarm and the sound alarm to issue sound and light alarms. The controller adopts a PLC controller.

[0063] The sound alarm and the optical alarm can be made by WERMA.

[0064] This system monitors the equipment and collects the required data signals. The data signals are transmitted to the PLC controller, and the information processing software supports processing, analysis, and classification of the collected signals. It determines whether the collected data signals contain any anomalies. If not, the data signals are continuously collected. If an anomaly is present, the PLC control transmits a warning signal. The audible and optical alarms receive the signal and begin operating, emitting corresponding audible and optical indications, prompting the operator to make appropriate handling plans. After the anomaly is handled, the alarm release command can be input through the industrial computer and fed back to the PLC control module. The audible and optical alarms automatically reset, or the audible and optical alarms can be reset manually.

[0065] Finally, it should be noted that the above specific implementation methods are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application and are not limiting. Although the present application is described in detail with reference to examples, ordinary technicians in this field should understand that the technical solutions of the present application can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present application, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. An acoustic and visual alarm method for solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing equipment, characterized in that: include: S10: presetting a warning level for each abnormal state content, and presetting an audible and visual alarm scheme for each warning level, wherein the audible and visual alarm scheme is a setting state of a sound alarm and a setting state of an optical alarm; S20: Acquire operation data, and perform abnormality judgment on the device according to the operation data to determine the abnormal state of the device; S30: Determine the warning level of the alarm data according to the abnormal state content, and use a corresponding sound and light alarm scheme to perform sound and light alarm according to the warning level.

2. The sound and light alarm method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The warning levels include: level one warning, level two warning and level three warning; The sound and light alarm scheme corresponding to the first-level warning is: the sound alarm is set to the on state, the volume is the highest and the music rhythm is the fastest, and the optical alarm is set to the on state and the brightness is the highest; The sound and light alarm scheme corresponding to the secondary warning is: the sound alarm is set to the on state, the volume is medium, and the music rhythm is medium, and the optical alarm is set to the on state and the brightness is medium; The sound and light alarm scheme corresponding to the three-level warning is: the sound alarm is set to the on state, the volume is low and the music rhythm is slow, and the optical alarm is set to the off state.

3. The sound and light alarm method for solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The abnormal status includes: leakage, temperature exceeding the limit, special gas concentration exceeding the limit, load surge, load loss, system function stop, stall, range fluctuation, waiting timeout, information error; The abnormal status corresponding to the first-level warning includes: leakage, temperature exceeding the limit, and special gas concentration exceeding the standard; The abnormal status corresponding to the second-level warning includes: load surge, load loss, system function stoppage, and stall; The abnormal status contents corresponding to the three-level warning include: range fluctuation, waiting timeout, and information error.

4. The sound and light alarm method for solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The step S20 comprises: Determine whether the device is currently in an abnormal state based on the operation data, and when the device is in an abnormal state, determine the content of the abnormal state; When the device is not in an abnormal state, the device is continuously monitored.

5. The sound and light alarm method for solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The following steps are also performed after step S30: Continuously obtain operation data, and determine whether the device has exited the abnormal state based on the operation data. The device exits the abnormal state and stops the sound and light alarm.

6. An acoustic and visual alarm system for solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing equipment, characterized in that: It includes a controller, a data acquisition device, an optical alarm and a sound alarm, wherein the data acquisition device, the optical alarm and the sound alarm are all connected to the controller; The data acquisition device is capable of acquiring operation data, The controller can make abnormal judgments on the equipment based on the operating data and determine the abnormal state of the equipment; determine the warning level of the alarm data based on the abnormal state content, and use corresponding sound and light alarm schemes to control the optical alarm and sound alarm to make sound and light alarms based on the warning level.

7. The sound and light alarm system for solar photovoltaic panel manufacturing equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The controller adopts a PLC controller.

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