Actuator Commissioning Menu for Fast, Error-Free Parameter Setup

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Solution Overview

Problem

Commissioning actuators is time-consuming and error-prone due to manual input of operating parameters using an operating manual, which can lead to incorrect settings and potential damage to the actuator or connected components.

Innovation Solution

An interactive menu structure is used to query and input operating parameters sequentially, allowing for automatic navigation between menu items and enabling menu-driven commissioning, with features like path definition, branch jumps, and plausibility checks to ensure accurate parameter input.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual input of operating parameters using an operating manual is used, then the actuator can be commissioned, but the process is time-consuming and error-prone

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccuracy of parameter inputVSAvoidcommissioning time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The actuator performs self-identification and automatic parameter input through the interactive menu structure. The system automatically queries its own operating parameters (model number, serial number, gear type, motor type) and inputs them without requiring manual transcription, thereby eliminating human error while maintaining efficient commissioning timing

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of reading parameters from a handbook and manually entering them into the actuator with an automated electronic system. The interactive menu structure electronically queries and inputs parameters automatically, substituting the manual writing and typing process with automated electronic data capture and entry

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If manual navigation through parameter inputs is required, then all parameters can be accessed, but the process becomes complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of parameter inputVSAvoidnavigation time

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The actuator automatically determines and inputs its operating parameters (model number, serial number, gear type, motor type) before the user needs them. The system performs preliminary self-identification and pre-fills parameter fields, so when the user accesses the commissioning menu, the data is already prepared and ready for confirmation, eliminating the need for manual navigation through multiple input screens

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The interactive menu structure serves as an intermediary between the user and the actuator's internal parameters. Instead of requiring the user to manually navigate through complex technical handbooks and multiple configuration screens, the menu structure automatically queries the actuator's identification data and presents it in an organized, easy-to-confirm format, simplifying the user's interaction while maintaining comprehensive parameter access

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12572123B2Method for starting up an actuator

Publication Date: 2026.03.10 AUMA RIESTER GMBH & CO KG

AI summary

A method for commissioning an actuator (1), includes querying and inputting operating parameters of the actuator (1) one after the other in an interactive menu structure, with at least one path which determines the operating parameters to be queried one after the other being defined in the menu structure, and an acknowledgement of a parameter input causing a jump along the defined path to the next parameter input, in particular wherein the path connects a plurality of branches of the menu structure.