Multi-Power Supply Circuit Allocation for Remote Device Wiring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies struggle to efficiently allocate power supplies to the remote devices in a multi-power supply system, leading to installation errors due to the remote location of devices and their high number, resulting in improper power supply allocation and used by a different device.
Innovation Solution
An automated method for circuit allocation in a multi-output, centralized power supply system that uses power feedback information to automatically match DC power supplies to remote devices, utilizing a controller to identify and correct any incorrect connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If manual checking of continuity or switching on and off power supply outputs is used to verify proper allocation, then allocation accuracy is improved, but installation complexity and time consumption increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements automatic feedback mechanisms where the controller receives status information from remote devices and automatically adjusts power supply allocation. The controller monitors device operation status and uses this feedback to identify and correct incorrect connections without requiring manual continuity checking or sequential switching of power outputs, thereby maintaining high allocation accuracy while eliminating complex manual installation procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The power supply system performs self-verification and self-correction of device allocations. The controller automatically detects incorrect connections by monitoring power consumption patterns and device status, then autonomously reassigns power supplies to match the correct device requirements without human intervention, transforming a previously manual verification process into an automated self-service system
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple remote devices are powered by a centralized power supply system, then system integration is improved, but the risk of installation errors increases due to remote location and high number of devices
Solution Approach 1:
The controller continuously monitors power consumption and operational status of each remote device, receiving feedback signals that indicate whether the current power supply allocation is correct. This feedback mechanism enables the system to detect allocation errors automatically and trigger corrective reassignment, thereby maintaining high reliability across multiple geographically dispersed devices while preserving the benefits of centralized system integration
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces manual mechanical verification methods (such as physical continuity testing and manual switching) with electronic monitoring and automated control. The controller uses electrical signals and digital communication to detect and correct allocation errors, substituting the unreliable manual process with an automated electronic system that maintains allocation reliability across numerous remote devices
3Productivity
If automatic allocation using power feedback information is implemented, then installation time and error rate are improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The controller performs multiple functions within a single device: it manages power supply allocation, monitors device status, receives feedback signals, and executes corrective actions. By consolidating these functions into one universal control unit, the system achieves automatic allocation that improves installation efficiency without proportionally increasing overall system complexity, as the controller serves as a multi-functional hub rather than requiring separate dedicated components for each task
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AI summary
A power transmission system is disclosed comprising a centralized power supply system having multiple DC power supply units and a controller coupled to the DC power supplies. Remote devices are coupled to the centralized power system via a power cable. In some embodiments, the DC power supply units transmit signal information to respective ones of the remote devices, and the remote devices may be configured to forward the signal information to the controller. In some embodiments, the controller module automatically allocates individual ones of the DC power supply units to the respective ones of the remote devices based on the forwarded signal information.