Building Controller Control Loops With Simplified Mobile Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Small and medium-sized businesses face challenges in programming building controllers due to the complexity of existing configuration tools, which require specialized knowledge and trained professionals, making it difficult to manage building components like HVAC, security, and lighting systems effectively.
Innovation Solution
A user-friendly method for programming building controllers using a mobile device interface, where users can select and configure building equipment and control loops through predefined options, automatically assigning terminals and converting configurations into a format executable by the building controller, allowing for intuitive control of various building systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If complicated configuration tools are used to program building controllers, then control precision and reliability are improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
A mobile device application serves as an intermediary between the user and the building controller configuration system. The application translates simple user inputs into complex controller configurations, maintaining control precision while eliminating the need for users to directly interact with complicated configuration tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs automatic terminal assignments and configuration conversions without requiring user intervention. The building controller automatically maps selected equipment to appropriate terminals and converts the simplified configuration into executable control logic, reducing complexity while maintaining reliability.
2Measurement precision
If specialized professionals are required to program building controllers, then control precision is improved, but ease of operation and productivity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile application acts as a mediator that bridges the gap between non-expert users and complex controller programming requirements. It provides pre-configured options and automated logic generation that ensures programming precision without requiring specialized knowledge from the end user.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-defines control loop parameters, terminal assignments, and control logic templates that are prepared in advance by experts. Users simply select from these pre-configured options, achieving programming precision through preliminary preparation while maintaining ease of operation during actual configuration.
3Adaptability or versatility
If comprehensive configuration options are provided, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile application provides a universal interface that works across different building controller types and equipment configurations. It offers comprehensive adaptability through automated detection and configuration while maintaining a simple, consistent user interface that does not expose underlying complexity to the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically adapts to different equipment types and configurations without requiring users to navigate complex options. The building controller performs self-configuration by automatically mapping selected equipment to appropriate terminals and generating suitable control logic, providing versatility while maintaining interface simplicity.
Data Source
AI summary
A first building equipment to be controlled by a building controller is selected via a user interface from a plurality of predefined building equipment options and a first control loop for controlling the first building equipment is defined via the user interface by selecting from a plurality of predefined first control loop parameter options and one or more terminals of the building controller are assigned to the first control loop. A second building equipment to be controlled by the building controller is selected via the user interface from the plurality of predefined building equipment options and a second control loop for controlling the second building equipment is defined via the user interface by selecting from a plurality of predefined second control loop parameter options. One or more terminals of the building controller are assigned to the second control loop.