Field Device Power Supply Module Parameter Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current field device power supply modules often use default parameter settings that do not optimize energy supply for specific field device types, leading to increased energy consumption and longer delays in delivering valid measurements, and require significant user effort and risk of errors to set optimal parameters.

Innovation Solution

A method for optimizing energy supply parameter settings in a field device power supply module, involving automated varying and monitoring of parameter settings to achieve low energy consumption and safe operation, specifically tailored to the connected field device type, reducing user effort and error risk.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If default parameter settings are used for energy supply, then the system is easy to operate and install, but energy consumption increases and measurement delivery time extends

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of parameter settingVSAvoidenergy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The field device power supply module automatically determines optimal energy supply parameters by monitoring the operational state of the connected field device and adapting parameters accordingly, eliminating the need for manual user configuration while optimizing energy consumption based on actual device needs

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts energy supply parameters (such as voltage, current, or power levels) based on the detected operational state of the field device, transitioning from static default settings to adaptive parameter optimization that reduces energy consumption while maintaining safe operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If default parameter settings are used for energy supply, then installation is simplified, but the time to deliver valid measurements increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of installationVSAvoidmeasurement delivery time

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs automatic parameter optimization and monitoring upon installation, eliminating the need for manual configuration time while simultaneously reducing measurement delivery time through adaptive parameter adjustment tailored to the specific field device characteristics

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system proactively monitors and adjusts energy supply parameters in advance based on detected operational states, ensuring optimal conditions are established before measurements are needed, thereby reducing delivery time without requiring lengthy manual setup

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Use of energy by moving object

If manual parameter adjustment is performed by user, then optimal energy supply can be achieved, but user effort increases and error risk increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenergy consumptionVSAvoiduser effort

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The field device power supply module autonomously determines and adjusts optimal energy supply parameters by monitoring field device operational state, achieving the energy optimization benefits of manual configuration while completely eliminating user effort and associated error risks

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors the operational state of the connected field device and uses this feedback to automatically adjust energy supply parameters, replacing manual user adjustment with an automated closed-loop control system that eliminates human error while maintaining optimal energy consumption

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

4Reliability

If manual parameter adjustment is performed by user, then correct parameter input is required, but complexity of operation increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveparameter setting accuracyVSAvoidoperational complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically determines accurate parameter settings through monitoring and analysis of field device operational state, achieving high reliability in parameter accuracy while eliminating the operational complexity of manual configuration and input

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses feedback from continuous monitoring of field device performance to automatically adjust and verify parameter settings, ensuring accuracy through real-time validation while removing the need for complex manual parameter input and configuration procedures

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS8898498B2Method for optimizing parameter settings of energy supply parameters of a field device power supply module

Publication Date: 2014.11.25 ENDRESS HAUSER PROCESS SOLUTIONS AG

AI summary

A method for optimizing the parameter setting of at least one energy supply parameter of a field device power supply module. The field device power supply module is, in such case, connected exclusively to one field device. The connected field device is supplied with electrical energy by the field device power supply module. In the method, the system composed of field device and field device power supply module is operated and a parameter setting of at least one energy supply parameter varied. In such case, the operation of the field device is monitored. Parameter settings are ascertained, in the case of which a relatively low energy consumption of the field device and simultaneously a safe operation of the field device can be realized in the relevant operational phase.