Intelligent measuring apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air conditioning system maintenance technologies rely on purely mechanical methods, which are inefficient for tracking measurement data and providing intelligent support to technicians, especially in chemical industrial installations and air conditioning systems.
Innovation Solution
A measuring apparatus with a housing, internal sensors, an electronic control unit, a radio module, and an information carrier that can connect to both wired and wireless sensors, prioritizing data from either source for display and analysis, facilitating intelligent maintenance and data management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If purely mechanical maintenance apparatuses are used, then the device structure is simple, but the operational efficiency and data management capability are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces purely mechanical maintenance apparatuses with an intelligent measuring apparatus that integrates electronic control units, radio modules, and digital data processing capabilities. This substitution enables automated measurement signal processing, wireless data transmission, and intelligent sensor management, significantly improving operational efficiency while accepting increased device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The measuring apparatus automatically processes measurement signals from multiple sensors, performs digital data conversion, and manages sensor connections without requiring manual intervention for each measurement task. The system self-manages data flow between wired and wireless sensors, eliminating the need for technicians to manually track and record measurements
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple sensors (wired and wireless) are connected simultaneously, then the measurement capability is enhanced, but the sensor connection management becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic control unit is designed to universally accept and process measurement signals from both wired and wireless sensors through a standardized interface. The system can automatically detect and adapt to different sensor types, performing digital data conversion for all connected sensors regardless of their connection method, thereby simplifying management while enhancing measurement capability
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic control unit acts as an intermediary between diverse sensors and the data processing system. It receives measurement signals from both wired and wireless sensors, standardizes the data format through digital conversion, and manages the complexity of multiple connection types, making the system easier to operate while maintaining high adaptability
3Reliability
If wired sensors are used for measurement, then the data transmission is reliable, but the ease of connection and mobility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the advantages of both wired and wireless sensor connections by allowing simultaneous use of both types. The electronic control unit processes data from both wired sensors (providing reliable data transmission) and wireless sensors (providing ease of connection and mobility), combining their benefits into a unified measurement system that prioritizes data from wired sensors when available
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AI summary
A measuring apparatus having a housing, at least one internal sensor, an electronic control unit, at least one radio module, an operating device and an information carrier. The measuring apparatus is configured to be connected to external sensors by cable and/or wirelessly, the electronic control unit is configured to convert measurement signals from internal and external sensors into digital measurement data and to provide the digital measurement data to the information carrier. The information carrier is configured to provide and display as priority, in the case of simultaneous availability of wired or wireless sensors, either the data of the wired sensors or the data of the wireless sensors. A system for performing measurement tasks and managing measurement data, and methods for starting up and/or maintaining an air conditioning system are also provided, as well as methods for starting up and/or maintaining a system.