HVAC Dashboard Interface for Humidity Control and Diagnostics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional HVAC systems lack advanced control and data acquisition techniques, making them less flexible, more difficult to install and operate, and less efficient in temperature and humidity management, with limited diagnostic capabilities and shorter service life.
Innovation Solution
A distributed-architecture HVAC system with a graphical interface dashboard and data bus communication, allowing components to share data and commands, enabling improved installation, operation, and maintenance, and providing superior control and energy efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional HVAC systems are used, then the system structure is simple, but the system lacks flexibility and is difficult to install and operate
Solution Approach 1:
The HVAC system is divided into multiple independent functional modules including weather station module, humidity control module, alert module, help module, indoor settings module, program module, and home module. Each module operates independently but communicates through a common data bus, allowing the system to be installed and operated in a flexible manner while maintaining manageable complexity through modular architecture
Solution Approach 2:
The control system integrates multiple functions into a single unified platform that can perform weather monitoring, humidity control, alert management, help documentation, indoor settings adjustment, program scheduling, and home automation. This multi-functional approach increases system versatility without proportionally increasing complexity, as all functions share common hardware and communication infrastructure
2Use of energy by moving object
If conventional HVAC systems are used, then the system is easier to manufacture, but the system is less efficient in temperature and humidity management
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors indoor humidity levels, outdoor weather conditions, and system operational status through various sensors and modules. This real-time feedback is processed by the control system which automatically adjusts HVAC operations to optimize energy efficiency while maintaining comfortable indoor conditions, demonstrating how feedback mechanisms improve energy management without requiring overly complex manual intervention
Solution Approach 2:
The program module allows users to pre-configure scheduling patterns and operational parameters in advance. The system executes these pre-planned sequences automatically based on time schedules and environmental conditions, improving energy efficiency by anticipating needs rather than reacting to them, while reducing the complexity of real-time decision-making
3Ease of repair
If conventional HVAC systems are used, then the system has simpler structure, but the diagnostic capabilities are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The alert module serves as an intermediary between various system components and the user. It collects diagnostic information from different modules including weather station, humidity sensors, and operational status indicators, then presents this information in a unified, easy-to-understand format. This intermediary approach enhances diagnostic capabilities without requiring the user to directly interact with complex system architecture
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces traditional mechanical diagnostic methods with electronic sensing and digital communication. Sensors continuously monitor system parameters and communicate status through the data bus to the control system and user interface, enabling more comprehensive and accurate diagnostics compared to manual mechanical inspection methods while managing complexity through standardized communication protocols
4Duration of action of stationary object
If conventional HVAC systems are used, then the system has shorter service life, but the installation and operation are more straightforward
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-diagnosis and self-monitoring through its various modules including alert module, help module, and sensor network. It automatically detects potential issues, logs operational data, and provides maintenance alerts without requiring constant human intervention. This self-service capability extends service life by enabling proactive maintenance while the intuitive user interface maintains ease of operation through simple interaction methods
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure provides systems and methods of use of an HVAC graphical interface dashboard. In various embodiments, the dashboard includes a weather tab, wherein invoking the weather tab advances to a weather screen. The dashboard also includes an indoor humidity tab. A programs tab and a home tab are also provided. The indoor humidity tab can further be used to set current indoor humidity setpoints.