CONTROLLER FOR A FLUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF
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1. A controller for use with a fluid distribution system, the controller comprising:
- a touch screen;
a processing unit in communication with the touch screen; and
an output interface in communication with the processing unit and the fluid distribution system, wherein in response to a touch input from a user, the processing unit accesses at least one valve profile and adjusts a state of operation of the fluid distribution system through the output interface.
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Abstract
A controller for use with a fluid distribution system and method of operation thereof is provided. The controller comprises a touch screen, a processing unit, and an output interface. The processing unit is in communication with the touch screen. The output interface is in communication with the processing unit and the fluid distribution system. In response to a touch input from a user, the processing unit accesses at least one valve profile and adjusts a state of operation of the fluid distribution system through the output interface.
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20 Claims
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1. A controller for use with a fluid distribution system, the controller comprising:
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a touch screen; a processing unit in communication with the touch screen; and an output interface in communication with the processing unit and the fluid distribution system, wherein in response to a touch input from a user, the processing unit accesses at least one valve profile and adjusts a state of operation of the fluid distribution system through the output interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A fluid distribution system comprising:
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a primary plumbing arrangement in fluid communication with a fluid source, a valving arrangement in fluid communication with the primary plumbing arrangement; a secondary plumbing arrangement in fluid communication with the valving arrangement; a system controller in communication with the valving arrangement; and a controller in communication with the system controller, the controller comprising a touch screen, a processing unit in communication with the touch screen, and an output interface in communication with the processing unit and the fluid distribution system, wherein in response to a touch input from a user, the processing unit accesses at least one valve profile and adjusts the valving arrangement of the fluid distribution system through the output interface and the system controller.
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17. A method of operating a fluid distribution system comprising the steps of:
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providing the fluid distribution system in fluid communication with a fluid source, the fluid distribution system including a valving arrangement; providing a controller in communication with the fluid distribution system, the controller comprising a touch screen, a processing unit in communication with the touch screen, and an output interface in communication with the processing unit and the fluid distribution system; providing a touch input from a user of the fluid distribution system to the processing unit via the touch screen; accessing at least one valve profile using the processing unit in response to the touch input from a user; and adjusting the valving arrangement of the fluid distribution system using the processing unit through the output interface. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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