ES2710562A1 - EXTINGUISHER MONITORING SYSTEM (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents
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SISTEMA DE MONITOREO DE EXTINTORESEXTINGUISHER MONITORING SYSTEM
DESCRIPCIONDESCRIPTION
Campo de la invencionField of the invention
La presente invencion se refiere a un sistema de monitoreo de extintores con el que se consigue el control y la gestion mtegra de un conjunto de extintores o elementos de prevencion de incendios montados dentro de un area de cobertura inalambrica, de tal manera que se puede actuar ante cualquier cambio o problema que disponga alguno de los susodichos extintores.The present invention relates to an extinguisher monitoring system with which the control and the management of a set of extinguishers or fire prevention elements assembled within a wireless coverage area is achieved, in such a way that it is possible to act before any change or problem that one of the aforementioned extinguishers has.
El campo de aplicacion de la presente invencion es el sector de la prevencion de incendios, y en concreto esta orientado a todos aquellos sistemas, equipamientos o procedimientos de control y conservacion de extintores ubicados en edificios, instalaciones publicas o cualquier otro tipo ubicacion.The field of application of the present invention is the field of fire prevention, and in particular is oriented to all those systems, equipment or procedures for control and conservation of fire extinguishers located in buildings, public facilities or any other type of location.
El objetivo de la invencion es el de desarrollar una solucion que puede ser implementada en cualquier extintor existente en la actualidad, de modo que se obtiene de manera actualizada una serie de variables de dicho extintor, todo ello de forma inalambrica, y por tanto que se consigue una solucion versatil y rapida con la que se puede actuar para solucionar o solventar cualquier incidencia que ocurra en un extintor en concreto y optimizar el servicio de mantenimiento y conservacion.The objective of the invention is to develop a solution that can be implemented in any current extinguisher, so that a series of variables of said extinguisher is obtained in an updated manner, all in a wireless way, and therefore get a versatile and fast solution with which you can act to solve or solve any incident that occurs in a particular extinguisher and optimize maintenance and maintenance service.
Estado de la tecnicaState of the art
En la actualidad, es de conocimiento general la importancia de la conservacion de los diferentes medios en la proteccion contra incendios, dado que dichos dispositivos tienen los fines de salvar vidas, minimizar perdidas economicas y el conseguir la reanudacion de las actividades a corto plazo tras un fuego. Dentro de los diferentes elementos de proteccion contra incendios destacan los medios activos de extincion, y en concreto destacan la accion de agentes extintores como el agua, el polvo o la nieve carbonica contenidos en extintores.At present, the importance of the conservation of different means in fire protection is of general knowledge, given that said devices have the purpose of saving lives, minimizing economic losses and achieving the resumption of short-term activities after a fire. Among the different elements of fire protection stand out the active means of extinction, and in particular highlight the action of extinguishing agents such as water, dust or carbon snow contained in fire extinguishers.
Por norma general cada pafs tiene una legislacion que regula la conservacion de todos los medios de proteccion contra incendios, cuya aplicacion es obligatoria y establece los requerimientos mfnimos con que debe contar todo centro de trabajo a fin de evitar que sucedan los conatos de incendio y en caso de que estos sucedan estar permanentemente preparados para responder a la emergencia de manera adecuada. En el caso de los extintores, por norma general, la regulacion obliga a un control periodico de diferentes variables a las que se encuentra la botella, como es que haya senalizacion, no haya obstaculos, no haya danos físicos , control del manometro u otros dependiendo de la legislacion.As a general rule, each country has a legislation that regulates the conservation of all means of fire protection, whose application is mandatory and establishes the minimum requirements that every work center must have in order to avoid the occurrence of the conatus of fire and in case these happen to be permanently prepared to respond to the emergency adequately. In the case of fire extinguishers, as a general rule, regulation requires a periodic control of different variables to which the bottle is located, such as signaling, no obstacles, no physical damage, manometer control or others depending on of the legislation.
Si bien esta forma de control es la que se encuentra en vigor, este control y mantenimiento no es suficiente ante posibles imprevistos, requiere de mucho personal que se persone y analice de forma individual cada unidad de extincion, y no permite tener un control centralizado y actualizado en todo momento. Por esta razon, en los ultimos anos han surgido soluciones con las que se ha mejorado el control y mantenimiento.Although this form of control is in force, this control and maintenance is not sufficient in the face of possible contingencies, it requires a lot of personnel to personally appear and analyze each extinction unit, and it does not allow for centralized control and updated at all times. For this reason, in the last years solutions have emerged with which control and maintenance have been improved.
Cara a mejorar las prestaciones a la hora del control de extintores, se destacan documentos que han solucionado los problemas relacionados con el control de la presion interna del extintor, en concreto el control del manometro exterior. En este sentido se destacan los documentos EP1311323 y el documento EP2687269, que en ambos casos divulgan un sistema centralizado de control de instalaciones contra incendios, en el primer caso actuando ante un unico extintor con manometro, mientras que en el segundo caso aplicable a grupos de presion, bocas de incendio y extintores, todos ellos dotados de manometros, de manera que se mandaba a un centro de control a distancia los datos de dichos manometros, en el primer caso por cableado, mientras que en el segundo caso via inalambrica.To improve the performance at the time of the control of extinguishers, documents that have solved the problems related to the control of the internal pressure of the extinguisher, in particular the control of the external manometer. In this regard, documents EP1311323 and document EP2687269 stand out, which in both cases disclose a centralized system for the control of fire installations, in the first case acting before a single extinguisher with a manometer, while in the second case applicable to groups of pressure, fire hydrants and fire extinguishers, all equipped with manometers, so that the data of said manometers was sent to a remote control center, in the first case by cable, while in the second case via wireless.
En esta tipologfa de sistemas se actua frente a una de las variables principales que deben evaluarse a la hora de realizar el mantenimiento de un extintor, que es la presion interna, lo cual tambien puede interpretarse como el volumen/peso que queda de agente extintor; sin embargo, estos sistemas no actuan frente a otras variables igualmente importantes a la hora de tener toda una instalacion controlada.In this type of systems, one of the main variables that must be evaluated when carrying out the maintenance of an extinguisher, which is the internal pressure, which can also be interpreted as the remaining volume / weight of extinguishing agent, is acted upon; However, these systems do not act against other equally important variables when it comes to having a complete controlled installation.
En este punto se destaca tambien el documento EP2335422 que no actua sobre el manometro, sino que divulga un dispositivo que se incluye en el cuello de la botella y dispone de al menos un sensor que se inserta dentro del botella y calcula el nivel interno de la botella y/o presion de los gases contenidos pudiendo mandar senales de alerta. El extintor requiere por tanto de una configuracion especial que le permita incorporar este dispositivo. At this point also stands out the document EP2335422 that does not act on the manometer, but discloses a device that is included in the neck of the bottle and has at least one sensor that is inserted inside the bottle and calculates the internal level of the bottle and / or pressure of contained gases can send warning signals. The extinguisher therefore requires a special configuration that allows it to incorporate this device.
Teniendo en cuenta estas prestaciones, hay una problematica no resulta hasta la fecha, consistente en que no se puede saber si el extintor ha sido extrafdo de su posicion, o esta mal colocado; al igual que no se puede saber si hay algun elemento frontal que lo obstaculice; ni se puede tener imagenes actualizadas de la situacion del conjunto. Por tanto, cara a una correcta monitorizacion de las diferentes variables que requiere el mantenimiento de una instalacion de extintores, se necesita desarrollar una solucion con la que se pueda tener controlado la cantidad/presion del agente extintor que contiene el extintor, que el extintor este correctamente ubicado en el lugar donde le corresponde, que el extintor este libre de obstaculos, tener imagenes del propio conjunto, y todo ello controlado telematicamente y centralizado.Taking into account these benefits, there is a problem that has not been found to date, which is that it can not be known if the extinguisher has been removed from its position, or is incorrectly placed; just as you can not know if there is any frontal element that hinders it; nor can you have updated images of the whole situation. Therefore, face to a correct monitoring of the different variables that requires the maintenance of an installation of extinguishers, it is necessary to develop a solution with which the amount / pressure of the extinguishing agent that contains the extinguisher can be controlled, that the extinguisher is correctly located in the place where it belongs, that the extinguisher is free of obstacles, have images of the whole, and all controlled telematically and centralized.
Habida cuenta de los sistemas existentes en el estado de la tecnica, el sistema que se define en la presente invencion resuelve la problematica valorar, controlar y monitorizar toda esa pluralidad de variables necesarias para un correcto mantenimiento de una instalacion.Taking into account the existing systems in the state of the art, the system defined in the present invention solves the problem of assessing, controlling and monitoring all that plurality of variables necessary for the correct maintenance of an installation.
Descripcion de la invencionDescription of the invention
La invencion consiste en un sistema de monitoreo de extintores con el que se consigue el control de un conjunto de extintores o elementos de prevencion de incendios similares montados dentro de un area de cobertura inalambrica, de tal manera que se puede actuar ante cualquier cambio o problema que pueda haber en alguno de los susodichos extintores, y en el que se tiene en todo momento controlado la cantidad/presion del agente extintor que contiene el extintor, que el extintor este correctamente ubicado en el lugar donde le corresponde, que el extintor este libre de obstaculos, y obtener imagenes con un intervalo programado donde poder observar el estado/situacion del conjunto.The invention consists of an extinguisher monitoring system with which the control of a set of fire extinguishers or similar fire prevention elements mounted inside a wireless coverage area is achieved, in such a way that any change or problem can be acted upon that may exist in any of the aforementioned extinguishers, and in which the quantity / pressure of the extinguishing agent contained in the extinguisher is controlled at all times, that the extinguisher is correctly located in the place where it belongs, that the extinguisher is free of obstacles, and obtain images with a programmed interval where you can observe the status / situation of the set.
El sistema se basa en el monitoreo de los extintores ubicados en una zona de cobertura inalambrica, con lo que para que funcione el sistema se requiere de al menos un extintor. Una de las particularidades de la invencion es que este sistema puede ser implementada en extintores convencionales que ya estan en uso, y por tanto, no se requiere de ningun tipo de configuracion especial.The system is based on the monitoring of the extinguishers located in a wireless coverage area, so that in order for the system to work, at least one extinguisher is required. One of the features of the invention is that this system can be implemented in conventional extinguishers that are already in use, and therefore, no special configuration is required.
Teniendo en cuenta este aspecto, para cada extintor el sistema comprende: Taking this aspect into account, for each extinguisher the system comprises:
- un dispositivo electronico en conexion con una pluralidad de sensores externos, que comprende unidad de control programable o procesador con un circuito programable; dispone de una pluralidad de puertos de entrada de cableado para que el microprocesador reciba informacion y/o alertas proveniente de los sensores externos; comprende una fuente de alimentacion, ya sean baterfas o por conexion a la red electrica convencional; un radiotransmisor para el envfo telematico de informacion y/o senales de aviso a un centro de control externo; y que adicionalmente puede incluir un puerto de salida de cableado para que el envfo de dicha informacion sea via cableado;- an electronic device in connection with a plurality of external sensors, comprising a programmable control unit or processor with a programmable circuit; it has a plurality of wiring input ports for the microprocessor to receive information and / or alerts from external sensors; comprises a power source, either batteries or by connection to the conventional electrical network; a radio transmitter for the telematic sending of information and / or warning signals to an external control center; and that additionally it can include a wiring exit port so that the sending of said information is via wiring;
- un sensor de pesaje, que mide el peso del extintor en intervalos de tiempo programados. Este sensor comprende un plato o superficie de medicion donde se apoya el extintor, un modulo de procesado donde se programan los intervalos de medida y recibe las mediciones del peso, las analiza y manda una senal de aviso en caso de medir una bajada de peso previamente configurada, unos medios de ajuste de calibracion y de indicacion de estabilidad, en conexion con el modulo de procesado, y que tiene un puerto de salida de un cable de conexion hacia la unidad de control programable del dispositivo electronico;- a weighing sensor, which measures the weight of the extinguisher at scheduled time intervals. This sensor comprises a measuring plate or surface where the extinguisher is supported, a processing module where the measurement intervals are programmed and receives the weight measurements, analyzes them and sends a warning signal in case of measuring a weight reduction previously configured, calibration adjustment means and stability indication, in connection with the processing module, and having an output port of a connection cable to the programmable control unit of the electronic device;
- un sensor de obstaculo, que comprende un sensor de ultrasonido con emisor/receptor de ondas que recoge y detecta un obstaculo durante un tiempo o intervalo previamente programado, y que por tanto tambien comprende un modulo de procesado donde se programan dichos intervalos de medida y recibe las mediciones, las analiza y manda una senal de aviso en caso de detectar un obstaculo durante al menos un tiempo predeterminado, disponiendo el modulo de procesado de un puerto de salida de un cable de conexion hacia la unidad de control programable del dispositivo electronico;- an obstacle sensor, comprising an ultrasound sensor with wave transmitter / receiver that picks up and detects an obstacle during a pre-programmed time or interval, and that therefore also comprises a processing module where said measuring intervals are programmed and receives the measurements, analyzes them and sends a warning signal in case of detecting an obstacle for at least a predetermined time, the processing module arranging an output port of a connection cable towards the programmable control unit of the electronic device;
- un sensor de ubicacion, que comprende un modulo de procesado del que parte un cable con un cable con un enganche o iman que queda en contacto con el extintor, en el que el modulo de procesado esta a su vez en contacto directo con el circuito de la unidad de control programable, y donde el aviso de alarma programado salta en caso de separarse el iman o desengancharse el cable porque el extintor ha sido movido de su posicion; y- a location sensor, comprising a processing module from which a cable with a cable with a hook or magnet that is in contact with the extinguisher, in which the processing module is in direct contact with the circuit of the programmable control unit, and where the programmed alarm warning jumps if the magnet separates or the cable is disengaged because the extinguisher has been moved from its position; Y
- al menos una microcamara digital, del tipo VGA, con conexion directa por cableado a la unidad de control programable del dispositivo electronico, donde se programa el intervalo de visualizacion y el flash. Estas microcamaras se ubican en el soporte o habitaculo del extintor, por ejemplo, en el techo o laterales, y permiten la visualizacion de imagenes del extintor y detectar posibles golpes, abolladuras, corrosion, estado de las uniones, juntas, manguera o boquilla, que este precintado, o incluso obtener una vision de la presion del manometro para la comprobacion de que la presion esta dentro de valores normales mediante imagenes, por tanto, las microcamaras estan enfocadas hacia el extintor.- at least one digital microcamera, of the VGA type, with direct connection by wiring to the programmable control unit of the electronic device, where the display interval and the flash are programmed. These microcameras are located in the support or room of the fire extinguisher, for example, on the roof or sides, and allow the visualization of images of the extinguisher and detect possible blows, dents, corrosion, state of the joints, joints, hose or nozzle, which This sealed, or even obtain a view of the pressure of the manometro for the verification that the pressure is within normal values by means of images, therefore, the microcameras are focused towards the extinguisher.
Al comprender cada dispositivo electronico de un radiotransmisor, el envfo de la informacion y/o avisos se realiza telematicamente a un centro de control, con un servidor el cual puede estar protegido, y que esta gestionado por un ordenador o dispositivo electronico similar.By understanding each electronic device of a radio transmitter, the sending of information and / or notifications is done telematically to a control center, with a server which can be protected, and which is managed by a computer or similar electronic device.
El funcionamiento es tal que si salta una alerta de que el peso se ha bajado, de manera instantanea salta una alerta en el ordenador donde se gestiona todo, por tanto, el encargado del control puede mandar de manera instantanea a un operario a ese extintor en concreto para que proceda a rellenarlo o solventar la incidencia que pudiera ocurrir.The operation is such that if an alert that the weight has been lowered, an alert instantly jumps into the computer where everything is managed, therefore, the control officer can send an operator instantly to that extinguisher in concrete so that it proceeds to fill it out or solve the incident that might occur.
De esta manera, desde el centro de control se puede obtener informacion y realizar informes periodicos sin la necesidad de hacerlos presencialmente, lo que implica un ahorro de coste y obtencion de informes actualizados; y pudiendo estos informes incorporar imagenes e informacion del conjunto captadas por las microcamaras, y todos los datos captados por los sensores.In this way, from the control center you can obtain information and make periodic reports without the need to do them in person, which implies cost savings and obtaining updated reports; and these reports can incorporate images and information of the set captured by the micro cameras, and all the data captured by the sensors.
El sistema tiene la opcion adicional de incorporar en cada dispositivo electronico de una salida de cable para conectar dicho dispositivo con el centro de control. Esta opcion esta preferentemente disenada para entornos o instalaciones limitadas y que requieren de sistemas de seguridad especfficos en los que ademas de la conexion inalambrica es recomendable una segunda conexion cableada.The system has the additional option of incorporating in each electronic device a cable outlet to connect said device with the control center. This option is preferably designed for limited environments or facilities that require specific security systems in which, in addition to the wireless connection, a second wired connection is recommended.
De igual forma, cada dispositivo electronico tiene tambien la posibilidad de ser programado para incorporar un sensor detector de manometro segun cualquiera de los sensores conocidos hasta la fecha, de tal manera que pueda detectar un nivel previamente programado en la unidad de control, y que salte una alarma o aviso en el centro de control. En si, la determinacion de las condiciones de los agentes extintores esta controlada por el sensor de pesaje; no obstante, la incorporacion de un sensor de manometro permitirfa tener un doble control, a parte del control obtenido de la presion del manometro mediante las imagenes del manometro obtenidas por las microcamaras.Similarly, each electronic device also has the possibility of being programmed to incorporate a manometro detector sensor according to any of the sensors known to date, in such a way that it can detect a previously programmed level in the control unit, and that it jumps an alarm or warning in the control center. In itself, the determination of the conditions of the extinguishing agents is controlled by the weighing sensor; nevertheless, the incorporation of a manometro sensor would allow to have a double control, apart from the control obtained from the pressure of the manometro by means of the manometro images obtained by the microcameras.
En todo caso, tal como se ha indicado a lo largo de la presente descripcion, el sistema no requiere de modificaciones en los extintores, ni de disenar extintores particulares. Este sistema puede ser perfectamente implementado en las instalaciones ya existentes en cualquier edificio o estancia, por lo que supone una ventaja en cuanto a la versatilidad y prestaciones de las instalaciones ya existentes.In any case, as indicated throughout this description, the system does not require modifications to the extinguishers, nor to design particular extinguishers. This system can be perfectly implemented in existing facilities in any building or room, which is an advantage in terms of versatility and performance of existing facilities.
Por tanto, la presente invencion permite superar los inconvenientes en los aspectos que se enumeran a continuacion: (i) deteccion de las variables de peso y estado de los agentes extintores almacenados en un extintor convencional, de localizacion de la ubicacion del extintor y salto de una alarma en caso de que sea desplazado de su ubicacion, deteccion de posibles obstaculos que imposibiliten el correcto manejo del extintor en caso de una emergencia, y obtencion de imagenes del estado del conjunto con las que se consigue toda la informacion general que no se puede obtener por medio de sensores; (ii) el monitoreo desde un centro de control externo del estado de los diferentes extintores ubicados en una instalacion debido a la conexion de un dispositivo electronico en cada extintor y el envfo de las alarmas ante la posibilidad de que una de las variables anteriores este fuera de los rangos o especificaciones previamente programadas y que por tanto pueden provocar problemas en caso de una emergencia; y (iii) tener controlado en todo momento el sistema sin necesidad de esperar a los controles rutinarios de mantenimiento estipulados en la reglamentacion, y poder corregir de manera rapida posibles deficiencias de un extintor puntual en caso de requerirlo.Therefore, the present invention allows overcome the disadvantages in the aspects listed below: (i) detection of the variables of weight and state of the extinguishing agents stored in a conventional extinguisher, location of the location of the extinguisher and jump of an alarm in case it is displaced from its location, detection of possible obstacles that make the correct use of the extinguisher impossible in case of an emergency, and obtaining images of the state of the set with which all the general information that can not be obtained is obtained obtain by means of sensors; (ii) the monitoring from an external control center of the state of the different extinguishers located in an installation due to the connection of an electronic device in each extinguisher and the sending of the alarms before the possibility that one of the previous variables is outside of the ranges or specifications previously programmed and that therefore can cause problems in case of an emergency; and (iii) have the system controlled at all times without the need to wait for the routine maintenance controls stipulated in the regulations, and to be able to correct quickly possible deficiencies of a specific extinguisher if required.
A lo largo de la descripcion y las reivindicaciones la palabra «comprende» y sus variantes no pretenden excluir otras caracterfsticas tecnicas, anadidos o componentes. Para los expertos en la materia, otros objetos, ventajas y caracterfsticas de la invencion se desprenderan en parte de la descripcion y en parte de la practica de la invencion. Los siguientes ejemplos y dibujos se proporcionan a modo de ilustracion, y no se pretende que restrinjan la invencion. Ademas, la presente invencion cubre todas las posibles combinaciones de realizaciones preferidas y particulares aquf indicadasThroughout the description and the claims the word "comprises" and its variants are not intended to exclude other technical characteristics, added or components. For those skilled in the art, other objects, advantages and characteristics of the invention will be apparent in part from the description and in part from the practice of the invention. The following examples and drawings are provided by way of illustration, and are not intended to restrict the invention. In addition, the present invention covers all possible combinations of preferred and particular embodiments herein indicated
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A continuacion, se pasa a describir de manera muy breve una serie de figuras que ayudan a comprender mejor la invencion y que se relacionan expresamente con una realizacion practica no limitativa de la invencion que se presenta.Next, a series of figures that help to better understand the invention and that are expressly related to a non-limiting practical embodiment of the presented invention are described very briefly.
La Figura 1 muestra un alzado del conjunto del sistema de monitoreo para un solo extintor.Figure 1 shows an elevation of the whole monitoring system for a single extinguisher.
La Figura 2 muestra una representacion esquematica de los diferentes elementos que componen el sistema de la figura anterior.Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of the different elements that make up the system of the previous figure.
La Figura 3 muestra una representacion del conjunto del sistema de monitoreo con varios extintores y de la gestion a distancia del sistema.Figure 3 shows a representation of the whole monitoring system with several extinguishers and the remote management of the system.
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Las figuras 1 a 3 son la exposicion de un modo detallado de realizacion de la invencion, donde el sistema de monitoreo comprende una pluralidad de extintores (1, 1", 1"), todos ellos gestionados y monitorizados a distancia desde una central de control (3) en conexion con un servidor (9) que dispone de medios de seguridad, siendo la conexion entre los diferentes extintores y la central de control via telematica (31) o inalambrica, pero que como medio secundario o alternativo puede ser via cableado (32), y que tiene la particularidad de que cada extintor comprende:Figures 1 to 3 are the exposition of a detailed embodiment of the invention, where the monitoring system comprises a plurality of fire extinguishers (1, 1 ", 1"), all of them managed and monitored remotely from a control center (3) in connection with a server (9) that has security means, being the connection between the different fire extinguishers and the control center via telematics (31) or wireless, but that as a secondary or alternative means can be via wiring ( 32), and that has the particularity that each extinguisher comprises:
- un dispositivo electronico (2) en conexion con una pluralidad de sensores externos, que comprende una unidad de control programable (21), que es un modulo procesador con un circuito programable; dispone de una pluralidad de puertos de entrada (24, 25, 26) de cableado para que la unidad de control programable (21) reciba informacion y/o alertas proveniente de los sensores externos; comprende una fuente de alimentacion electrica (23), ya sean baterfas o por conexion a la red electrica convencional; un radiotransmisor (22) para el envfo telematico de informacion y/o senales de aviso a un centro de control externo (3); y que adicionalmente puede incluir un puerto de salida (27) de cableado para que el envfo de dicha informacion sea via cableado;- an electronic device (2) in connection with a plurality of external sensors, comprising a programmable control unit (21), which is a processor module with a programmable circuit; it has a plurality of cabling input ports (24, 25, 26) so that the programmable control unit (21) receives information and / or alerts from external sensors; it comprises an electrical power source (23), either batteries or by connection to the conventional electrical network; a radio transmitter (22) for the telematic sending of information and / or warning signals to an external control center (3); and that additionally it can include a wiring exit port (27) so that the sending of said information is via wiring;
- un sensor de pesaje (4), que mide el peso del extintor en intervalos de tiempo programados. Este sensor comprende un plato (41) o superficie de medicion donde se apoya el extintor, un modulo de procesado (42) donde se programan los intervalos de medida y recibe las mediciones del peso, las analiza y manda una senal de aviso en caso de medir una bajada de peso previamente configurada, unos medios de ajuste de calibracion y de indicacion de estabilidad, en conexion con el modulo de procesado (42), y que tiene un puerto de salida (43) de un cable de conexion (44) hacia la unidad de control programable (21) del dispositivo electronico;- a weighing sensor (4), which measures the weight of the extinguisher in time intervals programmed. This sensor comprises a plate (41) or measuring surface where the extinguisher is supported, a processing module (42) where the measuring intervals are programmed and receives the weight measurements, analyzes them and sends a warning signal in case of measuring a pre-set weight reduction, calibration adjustment means and stability indication, in connection with the processing module (42), and having an output port (43) of a connection cable (44) towards the programmable control unit (21) of the electronic device;
- un sensor de obstaculo (5), que comprende un sensor de ultrasonido (51) con emisor/receptor de ondas que recoge y detecta obstaculos durante un tiempo o intervalo previamente programado, y que por tanto comprende un modulo de procesado (52) donde se programan dichos intervalos de medida y recibe las mediciones, las analiza y manda una senal de aviso en caso de detectar un obstaculo durante al menos un tiempo predeterminado, disponiendo el modulo de procesado de un puerto de salida (53) de un cable de conexion (54) hacia unidad de control programable (21) del dispositivo electronico;- an obstacle sensor (5), comprising an ultrasonic sensor (51) with a wave transmitter / receiver that collects and detects obstacles during a previously programmed time or interval, and which therefore comprises a processing module (52) where these measurement intervals are programmed and receive the measurements, analyze them and send a warning signal in case of detecting an obstacle during at least a predetermined time, arranging the processing module of an output port (53) of a connection cable (54) to programmable control unit (21) of the electronic device;
- un sensor de ubicacion (6), que comprende un modulo de procesado (61) del que parte un cable (62) con un enganche (63) o iman que queda en contacto con el extintor, en el que el modulo de procesado (61) esta a su vez en contacto directo con el circuito del microprocesador (21) unidad de control programable, y donde el aviso de alarma programado salta en caso de separarse el iman o desengancharse el cable porque el extintor ha sido movido de su posicion; y- a location sensor (6), comprising a processing module (61) from which a cable (62) with a coupling (63) or magnet that remains in contact with the extinguisher, in which the processing module ( 61) is in direct contact with the circuit of the microprocessor (21) programmable control unit, and where the programmed alarm warning jumps in case of separation of the magnet or disengagement of the cable because the extinguisher has been moved from its position; Y
- al menos una microcamara (7) digital, del tipo VGA, enfocada hacia el extintor, con conexion directa por cableado (71) a la unidad de control programable (21) del dispositivo electronico, donde se programa el intervalo de visualizacion y el flash, y estando dichas microcamaras ubicadas en el soporte (8) del extintor (1).- at least one digital microcamera (7), of the VGA type, focused towards the extinguisher, with direct connection via wiring (71) to the programmable control unit (21) of the electronic device, where the display interval and the flash are programmed , and said microcameras being located in the support (8) of the extinguisher (1).
Tal como se observa en las figuras, el dispositivo electronico (2) esta en conexion con el sensor de pesaje (4) un cable de conexion (44) que partiendo de un puerto de salida (43) conecta con uno de los puertos de entrada (24) en conexion con la unidad de control programable (21); el dispositivo electronico (2) tambien esta en conexion con un sensor de obstaculo (5) por medio de un cable de conexion (54) que partiendo de un puerto de salida (53) conecta con uno de los puertos de entrada (25) en conexion con la unidad de control programable (21); donde el dispositivo electronico (2) tambien esta en conexion con el sensor de ubicacion (6) un cable de conexion (62) que estando en contacto con el extintor (1) conecta con uno de los puertos de entrada (26) en conexion con la unidad de control programable (21); y donde las microcamaras (7) que toman imagenes del extintor (1) estan en conexion con la unidad de control programable (21) mediante cableado (71).As shown in the figures, the electronic device (2) is in connection with the weighing sensor (4) a connection cable (44) which, starting from an output port (43), connects to one of the input ports (24) in connection with the programmable control unit (21); the electronic device (2) is also in connection with an obstacle sensor (5) by means of a connection cable (54) which, starting from an output port (53), connects with one of the input ports (25) in connection to the programmable control unit (21); where the electronic device (2) is also in connection with the location sensor (6) a connection cable (62) which, in contact with the extinguisher (1), connects to one of the input ports (26) in connection with the programmable control unit (21); and where the microcameras (7) that take images of the extinguisher (1) are in connection with the programmable control unit (21) by wiring (71).
Cualquier incidencia detectada por los sensores exteriores en uno de los extintores (1) del sistema es mandada y procesada en la unidad de control programable (21) y a continuacion, es enviada via inalambrica por la accion del radiotransmisor (22) a la central de control (3) donde se gestiona la informacion y se toman las medidas necesarias para que un operario solvente el problema detectado en ese extintor (1) en concreto sin necesidad de esperar al periodo de mantenimiento, y teniendo toda la instalacion de extintores (1, 1", 1 " ) en perfecto estado frente a una posible situacion de emergencia. En concreto, desde la central de control (3) se tiene controlada cualquier incidencia relacionada con un incorrecto estado de los agentes extintores almacenados en cada extintor, el que haya un posible obstaculo que impida el que un usuario pueda acceder a cada extintor en caso de emergencia, y el poder volver a ubicar en su posicion un extintor que haya podido ser trasladado sin permiso o no este correctamente posicionado.Any incidence detected by the external sensors in one of the extinguishers (1) of the system is sent and processed in the programmable control unit (21) and then, it is sent wirelessly by the action of the radio transmitter (22) to the control center (3) where the information is managed and the necessary measures are taken so that an operator solves the problem detected in that fire extinguisher (1) in particular without needing to wait for the maintenance period, and having the entire installation of fire extinguishers (1, 1) ", 1 ") in perfect condition in the face of a possible emergency situation. Specifically, from the control center (3) is controlled any incident related to an incorrect state of the extinguishing agents stored in each extinguisher, which has a possible obstacle that prevents a user to access each extinguisher in case of emergency, and the power to relocate in its position an extinguisher that could have been moved without permission or is not correctly positioned.
La invencion, permite el disponer de un segundo metodo de envfo de informacion a la central de control (3), que es via cableado (32), por lo que el dispositivo electronico (2) puede incluir un puerto de salida (27) para la conexion cableada.The invention allows the provision of a second method of sending information to the control center (3), which is via wiring (32), so that the electronic device (2) can include an output port (27) for the wired connection.
Finalmente destacar, que la presente invencion es implementable en instalaciones de extintores (1, T, 1") actualmente en funcionamiento, ubicados en una posicion determinada en la instalacion y sustentados por norma general en un soporte (8) colgado en una pared, y siendo por ejemplo un habitaculo cerrado con una puerta transparente. Finally, it should be noted that the present invention can be implemented in extinguishing systems (1, T, 1 ") currently in operation, located in a specific position in the installation and generally supported by a support (8) hanging on a wall, and being for example a closed room with a transparent door.
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