Service panel with microprocessor
First Claim
1. A service panel for controlling at least one utility actuator for switching between an “
- ON”
state and an “
OFF”
state to control the availability of a utility, comprising;
an enclosure having an exterior region and an interior region;
a cover for said enclosure to limit access to said interior region;
at least one readily accessible utility control having an “
ON”
position and an “
OFF”
position for providing ON and OFF request signals;
a limited access control in said exterior region for providing a temporary activate signal;
a PCB (printed circuit board) located within said limited access interior region of said enclosure, comprising;
a controller and data storage means programmed with default code and data, said default code and data responsive to reprogramming signals;
control circuitry mounted for providing an “
ON”
control signal to said at least one utility actuator to switch said at least one utility actuator to said “
ON”
state, said “
ON”
control signal being provided only when both said “
ON”
request signal and said temporary activate signals are present, said control circuitry further comprising connections for connecting with selected add on modules;
circuitry to receive said reprogramming signals; and
a readily accessible emergency shut-off control for providing a shut-down signal to said control circuitry, and said control circuitry for providing an “
OFF”
control signal to said at least one utility actuator to switch said at least one utility actuator to an OFF state, said shut down signal continually disabling said utility actuator until said utility control system receives a reset signal.
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Abstract
A service panel for limiting access to authorized persons. A sub-region of the service panel controls at least one electrically-operated (e.g., solenoid-operated) valve that is connected to service utilities (e.g., water or gas) piping so as to control flow through the valve. According to one embodiment, another sub-region (i.e., a utility controller region) contains a PCB and other electrical controls for controlling the valve(s) and communicating with other services such as a remote transmitter, or an auxiliary monitoring system (e.g., a fire alarm system). The service panel facilitates the use of advantageous features including: emergency shutdown by anyone while permitting reset only by authorized personnel; modular construction so as to facilitate installation of the system. Various jumper terminals and connecting wires provide for programming of the system to accommodate a variety of applications.
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25 Claims
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1. A service panel for controlling at least one utility actuator for switching between an “
- ON”
state and an “
OFF”
state to control the availability of a utility, comprising;an enclosure having an exterior region and an interior region; a cover for said enclosure to limit access to said interior region; at least one readily accessible utility control having an “
ON”
position and an “
OFF”
position for providing ON and OFF request signals;a limited access control in said exterior region for providing a temporary activate signal; a PCB (printed circuit board) located within said limited access interior region of said enclosure, comprising; a controller and data storage means programmed with default code and data, said default code and data responsive to reprogramming signals; control circuitry mounted for providing an “
ON”
control signal to said at least one utility actuator to switch said at least one utility actuator to said “
ON”
state, said “
ON”
control signal being provided only when both said “
ON”
request signal and said temporary activate signals are present, said control circuitry further comprising connections for connecting with selected add on modules;circuitry to receive said reprogramming signals; and a readily accessible emergency shut-off control for providing a shut-down signal to said control circuitry, and said control circuitry for providing an “
OFF”
control signal to said at least one utility actuator to switch said at least one utility actuator to an OFF state, said shut down signal continually disabling said utility actuator until said utility control system receives a reset signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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Specification
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Current AssigneeIsimet Mapa, LLC
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Original AssigneePhil A. Parker
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InventorsParker, Phil A.
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Primary Examiner(s)Ali, Mohammad
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Assistant Examiner(s)WHITTINGTON, ANTHONY T
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Application NumberUS13/004,671Publication NumberTime in Patent Office987 DaysField of Search700/12, 307/104, 621/26US Class Current700/12CPC Class CodesG05B 15/02 electricG05B 2219/24003 Emergency stopG05B 2219/24146 Configure actuators to be s...G05B 2219/2642 Domotique, domestic, home c...
