US 11,091,924 B2 · Systems and methods for controlling chlorinators

Abstract

Systems and methods for controlling chlorinators for pools and spas are provided. A controller communicates with a processor positioned within a replaceable cell cartridge of a chlorinator, to allow for remote control and diagnosis of the chlorinator and/or cell cartridge. The cell cartridge stores, in non-volatile memory on board the cartridge, one or more parameters associated with the cartridge. The controller can obtain this information from the processor of the cell cartridge, and can use same to configure operation of the chlorinator. Information relating to remaining cell life can be updated by the controller and stored in the non-volatile memory of the cell cartridge. Electrical and software-based mechanisms are provided for ensuring operation of only compatible cell cartridges with the chlorinator. A system for remotely diagnosing errors associated with the chlorinator is also provided.

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Dependent claims

A method for diagnosing errors or malfunctions of a pool or spa device, comprising the following steps:

capturing a digital image of the pool or spa device, the pool or spa device elected from the group consisting of a pump, a filter, a heater, a chlorinator, a controller, and a light;
processing the digital image to determine a current operating condition of the pool or spa device;
determining whether an error or malfunction condition of the pool or spa device is present based on the current operating condition;
and
generating a solution for correcting the error or malfunction condition of the pool or spa device when the error or malfunction condition of the pool or spa device is present.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Systems and methods for controlling chlorinators

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Systems and methods for controlling chlorinators

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