Diagnostic device for a fluidic device and a fluidic device equipped therewith
US7272533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B19/005
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention pertains to a diagnostic device for a fluidic device (11, 12, 23), in particular for a valve array and or a maintenance unit. Furthermore, the invention pertains to a fluidic device (11, 12, 23) equipped with said diagnostic device. The diagnostic device preferably can be locally attached to the fluidic device (11, 12, 23). It features a diagnostic module (34) to determine at least one wear parameter (38b-40b,44) causing wear on the fluidic device (11,12,23) and for reporting of at least one wear status ascertained on the basis of the at least one wear parameter (38b-40b,44).
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