Select communications and data aspects of pool and spa equipment such as salt-water chlorinators
AssigneeZodiac Pool Systems LLC
InventorsEusebio D. Bareng, Dindo Uy
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Abstract
Methods and systems for effecting electronic communication to, from, and within salt water chlorinators (SWCs) are detailed. Information relating to operating times of SWCs at different levels of energization may be obtained, as may information respecting authenticity of the SWCs themselves. Two-way serial communication may be established between a master device and an SWC, with the master also supplying power to the SWC if needed.
Claims15
A method of effecting communication between a master device and a first component of a water-circulation system of a swimming pool or spa, comprising:
- a. providing a two-wire electrical connection between the first component and the master device;
- b. causing a first modulated signal to be transmitted from the master device to the first component;
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- c. causing a second modulated signal to be transmitted from the first component to the master device.
A communications system comprising:
- a. a first component of a water-circulation system of a swimming pool or spa;
- b. a master device;
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- c. a two-wire electrical connection between the first component and the master device configured to transmit a first modulated signal from the master device to the first component and a second modulated signal from the first component to the master device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.