20240029545. METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING QUALITY ALARMS IN AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REMOTE TERMINAL simplified abstract (Gridpoint, Inc.)

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METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING QUALITY ALARMS IN AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REMOTE TERMINAL

Organization Name

Gridpoint, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Erin Lehner Mello of Nashville TN (US)

METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING QUALITY ALARMS IN AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REMOTE TERMINAL - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240029545 titled 'METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING QUALITY ALARMS IN AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REMOTE TERMINAL

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of this patent application describes a method for creating high-quality alarms in an EMS software platform that can monitor multiple sites. The method involves using an alarm designer software tool to access a library of alarm definitions and create new ones. The tool also allows for editing, locking, and deleting alarm definitions. The applicable data is defined using channel attributes, which identify the channels associated with the monitored sites to be evaluated for alarming conditions. The alarm frequency, trigger conditions, pending open duration, close conditions, and pending close duration are also defined. Alarms can be triggered based on the behavior of one or more channels over time and the conditional relationships between multiple channels. The close conditions for an alarm may or may not be the resolution of the trigger conditions.

  • The method involves using an alarm designer software tool to access a library of alarm definitions and create new ones.
  • The tool allows for editing, locking, and deleting alarm definitions.
  • Channel attributes are used to define the applicable data, identifying the channels associated with the monitored sites to be evaluated for alarming conditions.
  • The alarm frequency, trigger conditions, pending open duration, close conditions, and pending close duration are defined.
  • Alarms can be triggered based on the behavior of one or more channels over time and the conditional relationships between multiple channels.
  • The close conditions for an alarm may or may not be the resolution of the trigger conditions.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • This technology can be used in various industries where monitoring multiple sites is necessary, such as energy management systems, manufacturing plants, and transportation networks.
  • It can be applied in situations where timely awareness of abnormal conditions in monitored assets is crucial, such as detecting equipment failures or safety hazards.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • The method provides a streamlined approach to creating and managing alarms in an EMS software platform, reducing the time and effort required for alarm configuration.
  • It ensures high-quality alarms by allowing for precise definition of trigger conditions and conditional relationships between channels.
  • The ability to lock alarm definitions prevents accidental modifications, ensuring the integrity of the alarm system.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Operators can quickly and easily configure alarms, improving their awareness of abnormal conditions in monitored assets.
  • The method allows for flexible and customizable alarm configurations, adapting to the specific needs of different sites and assets.
  • High-quality alarms reduce false alarms and improve the efficiency of operators, leading to faster response times and better overall asset management.


Original Abstract Submitted

methods for creating high quality alarms raise ems operator awareness to abnormal conditions in monitored assets across multiple sites in a single ems software platform. an embodiment includes steps for accessing an alarm designer software tool that contains a library of alarm definitions and the ability to create new alarm definitions, done and edit existing alarm definitions, lock alarm definitions and delete alarm definitions. applicable data is defined using channel attributes identifying which channel or channels associated with the multiple monitored sites are to be evaluated for alarming conditions. the alarm frequency, trigger conditions, pending open duration, close conditions, and pending close duration are also defined. alarms can trigger upon one or more channels' behavior over periods of time and conditional relationships between multiple channels. close conditions for an alarm can be, but are not required to be, the resolution of the trigger conditions.

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