Actuator controller for monitoring health and status of the actuator and/or other equipment
US7636613B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/24028
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for controlling an actuator includes a controller mounted within a housing having an outer surface. The controller is adapted for controlling outputs connected to the actuator for controlling an operation of the actuator. A data input interface receives data from the actuator and/or from other equipment being acted on by the actuator. A memory stores expected parameters of the actuator. An operator interface provided on the housing's outer surface accepts operator commands and/or settings for input to the controller. A display and/or indicator on the housing's outer surface displays an output of the controller. The controller compares the data, and/or derived parameters of the data, with the expected parameters, to monitor a health and status of one or both of the actuator and the other equipment. The controller indicates the health and the status to the operator utilizing the display and/or indicator.
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