Network Server Control for Multiple Power Management Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power management systems require elaborate hardware and extensive programming to control electronic components, and often necessitate separate devices for remote communication, leading to increased costs, installation time, and security risks, while failing to effectively exchange communications with generator controllers to manage internal combustion driven generators and other electronic components across multiple systems.
Innovation Solution
A network-based system that allows access and control of power management systems by connecting to a generator controller, using a server to exchange communications, monitor environmental conditions, and manage electronic components, while preventing unauthorized access through secure identification and encryption measures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If elaborate hardware systems and extensive programming are used to control electronic components in power management systems, then control capability is improved, but system cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The network server is designed to universally control multiple different power management systems and electronic components through a single interface, eliminating the need for separate control hardware for each system. The server can manage generators, transfer switches, and various electronic components across multiple power management systems using standardized network communication protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The network server acts as an intermediary between the user and the electronic components in power management systems. Instead of directly controlling components, the server communicates with generator controllers and other electronic components through network protocols, simplifying the control architecture and reducing hardware requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate devices are used for remote communication with electronic components, then remote access capability is improved, but system cost and security risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines remote communication functionality into the existing network infrastructure. The network server uses standard network communication protocols to provide remote access to power management systems, eliminating the need for separate remote communication devices. The same network connection used for control also handles communication functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The network server provides multiple functions including remote communication, system monitoring, and control capabilities through a single device. This multi-functional approach replaces what would traditionally require separate dedicated devices for each function, reducing overall system complexity.
3Device complexity
If network-based control is implemented without proper communication protocols, then system simplicity is improved, but communication reliability with generator controllers deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements communication reliability through proper configuration of network communication parameters and protocols. The server is configured with appropriate communication settings to ensure reliable interaction with generator controllers, maintaining simplicity while ensuring dependable communication through standardized protocols.
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AI summary
Some embodiments relate to a method a method of using a network which to control multiple power management systems. The method includes using the network to access multiple generator controllers where each generator controller operates an internal combustion engine driven generator that is part of a respective power management system. Each respective power management system includes an automatic transfer switch that is configured to receive power from the internal combustion engine driven generator and a primary power source. In some embodiments, using the network to access multiple generator controllers includes using a server on the network to access multiple generator controllers. The method further includes using the network to exchange communications with the generator controller in each of the multiple power management systems in order permit the generator controllers to exercise the internal combustion driven generators in each of the respective power management systems.