Modular wiring system for actuators
AssigneeHayward Industries, Inc.
InventorsBrian J. Wheeler, Jay T. Niland, Sr.
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Abstract
Exemplary embodiments are directed to modular wiring interface boards for an actuator, the interface boards including a body, electrical terminals configured to receive a signal from a field control device, electrical contacts configured to be placed in electrical communication with a backplane electrically communicating with an actuator, switching mechanisms, and a processor. Each of the switching mechanisms is positionable in a first position and a second position. The processor reconfigures a wiring configuration of the plurality of electrical terminals to accommodate different field control devices based on the positions of the plurality of switching mechanisms. Modular wiring systems for an actuator and methods of operating an actuator are also provided.
Claims41
A modular wiring interface board for an actuator, comprising:
- a body;
- a plurality of electrical terminals each configured to receive a signal from a field control device;
- one or more electrical contacts configured to be placed in electrical communication with a backplane electrically communicating with an actuator;
- a plurality of switching mechanisms;
- and
- a processor in electrical communication with the plurality of electrical terminals, the one or more electrical contacts, and the plurality of switching mechanisms;
- wherein each of the plurality of switching mechanisms is positionable in a first position and a second position, and
- wherein the processor reconfigures a wiring configuration of the plurality of electrical terminals to accommodate different field control devices based on the positions of the plurality of switching mechanisms.
A modular wiring system for an actuator, comprising:
- a backplane configured to be placed in electrical communication with an actuator;
- an edge board connector configured to be placed in electrical communication with the backplane;
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- a modular wiring interface board configured to be placed in electrical communication with the edge board connector, the modular wiring interface board comprising:
- a body;
- a plurality of electrical terminals each configured to receive a signal from a field control device;
- one or more electrical contacts configured to be placed in electrical communication with the backplane electrically communicating with the actuator;
- a plurality of switching mechanisms;
- and
- a processor in electrical communication with the plurality of electrical terminals, the one or more electrical contacts, and the plurality of switching mechanisms;
- wherein each of the plurality of switching mechanisms is positionable in a first position and a second position, and
- wherein the processor reconfigures a wiring configuration of the plurality of electrical terminals to accommodate different field control devices based on the positions of the plurality of switching mechanisms.
A method of configuring an actuator, comprising:
- electrically connecting a modular wiring interface board to an actuator, the modular wiring interface board including (i) a body, (ii) a plurality of electrical terminals, (iii) one or more electrical contacts configured to be placed in electrical communication with a backplane electrically communicating with the actuator, (iv) a plurality of switching mechanisms, and (v) a processor in electrical communication with the plurality of electrical terminals, the one or more electrical contacts, and the plurality of switching mechanisms;
- providing a signal from a field control device to at least one of the plurality of electrical terminals;
- positioning each of the plurality of switching mechanisms in a first position or a second position;
- and
- reconfiguring a wiring configuration of the plurality of electrical terminals with the processor to accommodate different field control devices based on the positions of the plurality of switching mechanisms.
A method of configuring an actuator with a modular wiring system, the modular wiring system including a backplane configured to be placed in electrical communication with an actuator, an edge board connector configured to be placed in electrical communication with the backplane, and a modular wiring interface board configured to be placed in electrical communication with the edge board connector, the modular wiring interface board including (i) a body, (ii) a plurality of electrical terminals each configured to receive a signal from a field control device, (iii) one or more electrical contacts configured to be placed in electrical communication with the backplane electrically communicating with the actuator, (iv) a plurality of switching mechanisms, and (v) a processor in electrical communication with the plurality of electrical terminals, the one or more electrical contacts, and the plurality of switching mechanisms, the method comprising:
- positioning the plurality of switching mechanisms in a first position or a second position;
- and
- reconfiguring a wiring configuration of the plurality of electrical terminals with the processor to accommodate different field control devices based on the positions of the plurality of switching mechanisms.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.