Perceptible indicators of wires being attached correctly to controller
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing smart building control systems require manual recreation of wiring diagrams and terminal changes when devices are moved, leading to inefficiencies and reduced reliability, especially during integration and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A controller system equipped with automated line testing technology that verifies the correct device wire is connected by checking voltage, current, and protocol compatibility, and provides visual feedback or adjustments to ensure proper connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual wiring diagram creation and terminal changes are used when devices are moved, then system adaptability is maintained, but integration time and effort increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically detects device movements and updates wiring diagrams without human intervention. The controller monitors device locations and autonomously regenerates wiring documentation, eliminating the need for manual diagram creation when devices are relocated.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors device locations and automatically updates wiring diagrams based on detected changes. This closed-loop feedback mechanism ensures wiring documentation remains synchronized with actual physical configurations without requiring manual intervention.
2Manufacturing precision
If manual wiring diagram recreation is performed when devices are moved, then wiring accuracy is maintained, but productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The controller autonomously detects device relocations and regenerates wiring diagrams without human intervention. This self-service capability maintains wiring documentation accuracy while eliminating the time-consuming manual recreation process.
Solution Approach 2:
The system proactively monitors device locations and automatically updates wiring diagrams before manual intervention is needed. This preliminary automated action ensures wiring accuracy is maintained without requiring subsequent manual corrections.
3Adaptability or versatility
If cloud-based add-ons are used to provide smart building functionality, then system intelligence is improved, but reliability decreases and integration effort increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts smart building functionality from external cloud dependencies and implements it locally within the controller. This extraction eliminates reliance on external cloud services, improving system reliability while maintaining intelligence through local processing.
Solution Approach 2:
The controller acts as an intermediary that provides smart building functionality locally without requiring external cloud mediation. This eliminates the intermediary cloud layer that reduces reliability, while maintaining system intelligence through local decision-making capabilities.
4Manufacturing precision
If wiring diagrams are completely redone when terminals need to be changed, then wiring documentation accuracy is maintained, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors terminal configurations and proactively updates wiring diagrams before complete redrawing is necessary. This preliminary monitoring and incremental updating maintains documentation accuracy while minimizing time consumption by avoiding complete redraws.
Solution Approach 2:
The wiring diagram update process transitions from static complete redrawing to dynamic incremental updates. The system dynamically adjusts documentation based on actual changes detected, maintaining accuracy while reducing time consumption by updating only affected portions.
Data Source
AI summary
A module is described which is slidably attachable to a controller. Resource wires are connected to the module through resource connectors. The module has a circuit board that can perform actions. The module can modify the function of its resource connectors. These modifications may be to meet the requirements of resources that are to be connected to the module. The module may be able to register, by means of a signal, when a correct resource wire is attached to the module. The results of such monitoring may be displayed on a screen associated with the controller.