Temperature Controller Automatic Parameter Recognition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing thermal control platforms require manual input of parameters for each device combination, leading to inconvenient operation and increased system errors due to differing designs and incompatible controllers.

Innovation Solution

A temperature controller with a reading interface connected to a memory module that automatically reads and stores parameters for the thermal control platform, allowing the control unit to send control signals to the thermal module for precise temperature control without manual input.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If manual parameter input is used for each device combination, then the temperature controller can be configured for different thermal control platforms, but the operation becomes inconvenient and system errors increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompatibility with different thermal control platformsVSAvoidoperational convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The thermal control platform automatically provides its parameters to the temperature controller through an automatic recognition mechanism. The platform identifies itself and transmits its configuration parameters without requiring manual intervention, allowing the system to self-configure when different platforms or controllers are used.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements an automatic parameter transmission mechanism where the thermal control platform's identification information and parameters are automatically read by the temperature controller. This feedback loop eliminates manual input requirements and reduces configuration errors.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If manual parameter input is required for each device combination, then parameters can be customized for each setup, but the possibility of system errors increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem error reductionVSAvoidtime for parameter configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The thermal control platform's parameters are pre-configured and stored within the platform itself. When the platform is connected to a temperature controller, these parameters are automatically transmitted, eliminating the need for manual re-entry and reducing configuration time while minimizing errors.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses automatic copying of parameter data from the thermal control platform's memory to the temperature controller's memory. This digital copying process replaces manual transcription, significantly reducing time loss and eliminating human error in parameter entry.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

3Adaptability or versatility

If parameters are re-entered for each new device combination, then the system can accommodate different configurations, but the operation becomes complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice interchangeabilityVSAvoidconfiguration process complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The temperature controller is designed with universal compatibility to work with different thermal control platforms through an automatic parameter recognition interface. The controller can universally accept parameters from various platforms without requiring different configuration procedures, simplifying the overall system architecture.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

An automatic parameter transmission interface acts as an intermediary between the thermal control platform and the temperature controller. This intermediary mechanism handles the parameter exchange automatically, reducing the complexity of direct device-to-device configuration and enabling seamless device interchangeability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS9274532B2Temperature controller and thermal control platform

Publication Date: 2016.03.01 CHROMA ATE INC

AI summary

A temperature controller for controlling a thermal module that raises or lowers the temperature of a thermal control platform that includes a reading interface and a control unit. The reading interface is used for reading parameters of the thermal control platform that are stored in a memory module. The control unit is connected to the reading interface for receiving the parameters read by the reading interface and for sending a control signal to the thermal module according to the corresponding parameters. The thermal module then raises or lowers the temperature according to the control signal. Accordingly, the temperature controller automatically adjusts the temperature control to different thermal control platforms.