System and method for remote management of equipment operating parameters

US6646564B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• L'Air Liquide, Société Anonyme à Directoire et Conseil de Surveillance pour l'Étude et l'Exploitation des Procédés Georges Claude · FR

Inventors

• Renaud Azieres · Paris, FR
• Pascal Favier · Paris, FR

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 20, 2001
• Grant date: Nov 11, 2003
• Expiry date: Nov 20, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G08B25/14
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present invention is directed toward providing a system for the remote monitoring and control of operating equipment. Through a series of sensors located on or near the equipment, a plurality of operating and production parameters are read and metered. Should any of the readings exceed predetermined levels, an alarm signal is triggered, thereby notifying service personal located remote from the equipment site. Through the automated resources at the monitoring site, the system automatically logs the readings, events, and alarms; communicates alarms to the appropriate personnel dependent upon the nature of the alarm, the type of equipment involved, and the location of the equipment. Service and maintenance information and aids are available to personnel at the equipment site through a communication network to the remote monitoring site. Based on the alarm condition and equipment readings from the sensors, the system can automatically transmit commands to adjust the operating controls on the equipment to resolve the alarm condition.