Ozone Generator Control Using Machine-Specific Calibration Files
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ozone generating machine control methods require dedicated control units for specific ozone production ranges or client requirements, lacking flexibility and adaptability, and are prone to variability due to sensor and actuator deviations.
Innovation Solution
A method for controlling ozone generating machines using a common set of base setting files and a control unit that adjusts sensor and actuator coefficients based on machine identification, allowing for flexible adaptation and real-time correction of ozone production variability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a dedicated control unit is designed for each specific ozone production range or client requirement, then the control precision and reliability are improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal control unit that can manage multiple types of ozone generating machines through a standardized architecture. The control unit uses a common processor and memory structure that can load different configuration files and control algorithms to adapt to various machine types and production ranges, eliminating the need for dedicated control units for each specific application.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit achieves adaptability to different ozone production ranges and machine types by changing software parameters and control algorithms rather than hardware configuration. The system loads different control parameters, sensor coefficients, and actuator calibration data based on the specific machine type, allowing one control unit design to serve multiple purposes across different production ranges.
2Measurement precision
If dedicated control units are manufactured for each specific machine type, then the measurement precision and control accuracy are improved, but the ease of manufacture and maintenance difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single standardized control unit design serves all machine types, simplifying the manufacturing process. The control unit incorporates universal sensor interfaces and actuator control circuits that can handle different sensor types and actuator configurations through software configuration rather than hardware customization, making manufacturing more efficient and consistent.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses configuration files and calibration data that can be copied and adapted for different machine types. Instead of manufacturing custom control units for each machine type, the same control unit hardware is used with different software configurations and calibration parameters that are replicated based on the specific machine requirements.
3Manufacturing precision
If sensors and actuators are calibrated for specific machine types, then the ozone production precision is improved, but the adaptability to different machine types decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The control system achieves precision for different machine types by changing calibration parameters and coefficients stored in configuration files rather than physically recalibrating hardware. The system loads appropriate sensor coefficients and actuator calibration data based on the machine type identification, maintaining high precision while preserving adaptability across different ozone generating machine configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system dynamically adapts to different machine types by automatically detecting the machine type and loading the corresponding calibration parameters and control algorithms. This dynamic configuration approach allows the same control unit to be precisely calibrated for different machine types without physical modifications, maintaining both precision and adaptability.
4Ease of manufacture
If a common control unit is used for all machine types, then the ease of manufacture and maintenance are improved, but the measurement precision and control reliability may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The universal control unit maintains reliability by loading machine-specific calibration parameters and control algorithms from configuration files. The system includes automated machine type detection and configuration loading that ensures the appropriate precision-tuned parameters are applied for each machine type, preventing the reliability deterioration that might otherwise result from using a generic control approach.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor sensor readings and actuator responses to verify proper operation for each machine type. The system compares actual performance against expected values based on the loaded configuration, and can detect deviations that might indicate improper configuration, thereby maintaining reliability across different machine types using a common control unit.
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AI summary
Method for controlling an ozone generating machine (OGM) comprising the steps of:wherein each base setting file (BSF) is dedicated to a type of ozone generating machine (OGM),retrieving and reading a dedicated base setting file (BSF) corresponding to the type of the ozone generating machine (OGM) indicated by a identification code (ID),encoding and writing a system configuration file (Sysconf) based on the dedicated base setting file (BSF), comprising at least a set of sensor coefficients (SK) and a set of actuator coefficients (AK),producing ozone with the ozone generating machine (OGM), said step comprising at least a step of correcting the at least one sensor signal (SSI) with at least one sensor coefficient (SK) or actuating the at least one actuator (ACT) with the at least one actuator control signal (ACS) corrected by at least one actuator coefficient (AK).