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.
Claims25
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 for controlling an actuator;
- a switch panel for altering of switch positions;
- and
- a processor in electrical communication with the plurality of electrical terminals and the switch panel;
- wherein the processor reconfigures a wiring configuration of the plurality of electrical terminals to accommodate different field control devices based on said switch positions.
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 for controlling an actuator;
- and
- a processor in electrical communication with the plurality of electrical terminals;
- wherein the processor is configured to automatically sense a field wiring of, or input signal to, the plurality of electrical terminals and reconfigure a wiring configuration of the plurality of electrical terminals based on the sensed field wiring or input signal to accommodate different field control devices.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.