Wireless Sensors System and Method of Using Same
AssigneeEvergreen Telemetry LLC
InventorRussell P. Secor
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Abstract
An apparatus, system, and methods for measuring environmental parameters are disclosed. The apparatus, system and methods can be used for a variety of applications, including HVAC air balancing and building commissioning. The system includes a variety of wireless sensing modules and wearable modules for control. display, and storage. Parameters measured include air and water temperature, pressure. velocity, and flow. Also included are sensors for light intensity, CO concentrations, and CO2 concentrations.
Claims20
A method of performing a test and balance operation, the method comprising:
- placing two or more wireless sensor modules configured for use in a test and balance measurement procedure in two or more locations each remote from a user;
- wirelessly connecting the two or more wireless sensor modules to a control module over a telecommunication channel;
- measuring two or more measurements at the two or more locations using the two or more wireless sensor modules, the two or more measurements of a parameter used in the test and balance measurement procedure;
- transmitting the two or more measurements to the control module from each of the two or more wireless sensor modules over the telecommunication channel to the control module;
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- simultaneously displaying the two or more measurements from each of the two or more wireless sensor modules on a screen of the control module.
A method of performing a testing, adjusting, and balancing operation, the method comprising:
- placing a plurality of wireless sensor modules configured for use in a testing, adjusting, and balancing measurement procedure in a plurality of locations, wherein the plurality of wireless sensor modules comprise one or more temperature sensors, one or more pressure sensors, and one or more humidity sensors;
- wirelessly connecting the plurality of wireless sensor modules to a control module through a telecommunication channel;
- measuring a plurality of measurements at the plurality of locations;
- transmitting the plurality of measurements to the control module over a wireless network;
- displaying the plurality of measurements on a screen of the control module;
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- adjusting one or more environmental parameters of a system being tested, adjusted, and balanced using the testing, adjusting, and balancing procedure using the plurality of measurements displayed on the screen.
A method of performing a test and balance operation for pressure, the method comprising:
- placing a wireless pressure sensor module comprising a first port and a second port adjacent to an air duct;
- linking the wireless pressure sensor module to a control module using a wireless telecommunication channel;
- inserting a first pressure measuring device coupled to the first port of the wireless pressure sensor module through a hole in a wall of the air duct;
- measuring a first pressure inside the air duct using the first pressure measuring device and wirelessly sending the first pressure to the control module using the wireless telecommunication channel;
- measuring a second pressure outside the air duct using a second pressure measuring device and wirelessly sending the second pressure to the control module using the wireless telecommunication channel;
- calculating a duct static pressure using the first pressure and the second pressure and the control module;
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- displaying the duct static pressure on a screen of the control module.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.