DE202009014850U1 - personal computer - Google Patents

Abstract

Personal computer, characterized in that the personal computer (15) is arranged in a DIN rail housing (1), which is designed as a distribution installation housing for DIN DIN rail mounting, that the personal computer (15) is designed as a personal computer (15) with X86 architecture in that the personal computer (15) is designed as a personal computer (15) operating on a commercial operating system.

Description

The The invention relates to a personal computer.

The prior art ( DE 20 2007 004 904 U1 ) includes a documentation center, which is suitable for installation in distributions / switchgear.

at This documentation center is an annex to the Recording of drawings, plans and measurements. It may be in this prior art documentation center a data exchange by means of PC (personal computer), PDA (personnel Digital Assistant), GLT (Building Management System) be.

This belongs to the prior art device has the Disadvantage that it is only a documentation center which deals exclusively with the programmed measures, for Example the inclusion of drawings, plans and measurements, can perform.

A independent programming with this documentary center can not.

The The technical problem underlying the invention is that To provide a personal computer, which is advantageous in home automation can be used.

This technical problem is caused by a personal computer with the features solved according to claim 1.

Of the inventive personal computer is distinguished characterized in that the personal computer in a hat rail housing is arranged, which as distribution installation housing for A DIN rail mounting is designed that the personal computer is designed as a personal computer with X86 architecture, and that the personal computer as one with a commercial one Operating system working personal computer is formed.

Of the personal computer (PC) according to the invention, preferably used in home control systems or in home automation has the advantage that it is arranged in a DIN rail housing can be. This makes it possible to use the computer the DIN rail housing in a distribution installation unit to arrange. This means that the personal computer in the case robust and well protected for home automation can be used.

He is placed directly in a subdivision, so that he the Units (control units) to which it is connected should, well achieved.

The personal computer according to the invention is designed to be loud DIN 43880 can be installed in a sub-distribution.

The means that the personal computer in a housing fits, which corresponds to the DIN.

Of the Personal computer can thus in a standardized distribution cabinet to get integrated. For example, in the subdivision Netzteildimmer, circuit breakers and the like may be included. For home automation of the invention Personal computer additionally arranged in the sub-distribution.

According to one advantageous embodiment of the invention is the personal computer arranged in a DIN rail housing, which has a length of has at least two division units. According to one particularly preferred embodiment of the invention the personal computer is arranged in a DIN rail housing, which has a length of nine division units.

According to one further advantageous embodiment of the invention has the personal computer arranged in a housing wall of the DIN rail housing Connections on.

It For example, these are USB ports, Ethernet connections or connections for serial lines.

About that In addition, a voltage connection of 24 volts is advantageously provided.

According to one further advantageous embodiment of the invention has the personal computer at least a fieldbus module. The fieldbus module, which can be executed, for example, as a KNX standard, serves to install sensors home automation and to connect actors in a house. about The fieldbus module can also be defined, such as sensors and actuators to communicate with each other (protocol). About the Module are controlled, for example, lighting and blinds or shading devices, the heating and closing and Alarm systems. The fieldbus module also provides remote monitoring and controlling a building possible. The control takes place via the user himself or according to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention over an appropriate software with the personal computer according to the invention.

According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the personal computer a CPU (central processing unit), that is, a main processor having a power consumption of less than 9 watts. This makes it possible to design the personal computer according to the invention in its dimensions so that it fits into the DIN rail housing with the appropriate dimensions and thus in the sub-distribution.

Of the inventive personal computer operates according to a further advantageous embodiment with a Microsoft operating system ("Microsoft" word mark of the Microsoft Cooperation (Company name) USA).

The Working with a Microsoft operating system has the advantage that commercial operating systems of any kind on the invention Personal computer can be installed and that one User does not require any special operating system knowledge.

According to one particularly preferred embodiment of the invention operates the personal computer running Windows XP Embedded or Windows 7. Here These are common operating systems that are special advantageous in the personal computer according to the invention can be used.

Of the inventive personal computer can also be a Run the Gateway application. That means he has one Bridge between an internet protocol (IP) and the fieldbus, that is, the internal application for home control can form.

Of the inventive personal computer provides according to the Invention is an open platform, that is, each PC-compatible software can be used.

Across from the prior art solutions with the arrangement of a microprocessor instead of a personal computer have these prior art solutions only a specific feature that is not readily changed can be. Above all, this is not an open one Default.

About that In addition, the commercial software for a Personal computers written and not for other platforms. As an example, multimedia software, music software, Video software and so on.

Of the personal computer according to the invention has the advantage that a variety of devices with an IP interface and a software application exists on a personal computer running with Microsoft operating system.

Further Features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the associated Drawing in which an embodiment of an inventive Personal computers is shown only as an example. In the drawing demonstrate:

1 a housing for a personal computer in perspective view;

2 the housing for the personal computer in side view in the direction of arrow II;

3 a side view with connections in the direction of arrow III;

4 a layout of the personal computer according to the invention without housing.

1 shows a housing 1 , which for receiving a personal computer (in 4 shown) is used.

The housing 1 has a recess 2 on, so the case 1 on a so-called DIN rail (not shown) in a sub-distribution of a home automation (also not shown) can be arranged.

The housing 1 has a lid 3 to get access to that in the case 1 to ensure arranged personal computer.

In the case 1 are in a sidewall 4 outbreaks 5 arranged in which terminals of the personal computer are arranged.

The housing 1 also has cover caps 6 . 7 . 8th on. In addition, in the case 1 slots 9 arranged for aeration.

recesses 10 serve to accommodate brackets (not shown). With these brackets is the case 1 releasably attached to the DIN rail.

2 shows the case 1 with the caps 6 . 7 . 8th and the recesses 10 as well as the slots 9 ,

3 shows the in 1 recognizable front of the case 1 with the outbreaks 5 in which for one Ethernet connections 11 . 12 as well as USB ports 13 . 14 are arranged.

4 shows a layout of the personal computer 15 , The personal computer 15 has the USB ports 13 . 14 on and the ethernet ports 11 . 12 , In addition, there are connections 16 . 17 intended for serial lines.

The personal computer 15 also has a fieldbus module 18 (KNX interface).

The connections 11 . 12 . 13 . 14 can be covered with additional cover caps (not shown), so-called touch guards after installation and are thus protected from dust and external influences.

The connections 11 . 12 . 13 . 14 are on the side of the personal computer 15 arranged so that these for the installation of the personal computer 15 are accessible.

Other connections like a VGA connection 31 and two USB ports 32 are perpendicular to a circuit board 19 arranged. These are after opening the door of the distribution cabinet (not shown) and after opening the lid 3 (in 1 shown), accessible in a simple manner without having to remove, for example, shock protection covers.

For later programming are only the connections 31 . 32 required, which are arranged accordingly easily accessible.

The personal computer 15 also has a bus connector 20 on.

The personal computer 15 can also work with a module other than the fieldbus module 18 (KNX interface). In this case, it is possible that the bus connector 20 has different characteristics to cover the output side of each fieldbus. The bus connector 20 is in close proximity to the fieldbus module 18 (KNX interface) arranged.

The personal computer according to the invention 15 has the advantage that it is an open platform that is standardized. There are a variety of tools (programming languages, visualizations, etc.) that demonstrate the behavior of the personal computer 15 can be described. This puts all the features that the personal computer 15 has, home automation available to you in the distribution cabinet in which the personal computer 15 is arranged. The KNX bus (not shown) is located in the distribution cabinet.

The personal computer 15 has a number of switches and connectors such as Reset 23 , Power / LED 24 , Power on / off 25 , Clear CMOS 26 , Buzzer 27 and audio connection 33 ,

The personal computer 15 also has a voltage connection 28 for an input voltage of 24 volts.

In addition, the personal computer assigns 15 a CPU 29 on. At the CPU 29 For example, it may be a Q Seven based CPU. As a connection 30 for the CPU 29 is a Q Seven based socket provided.

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casing

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recess

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cover

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Side wall

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outbreaks

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caps

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caps

8th

caps

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slots

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recesses

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Ethernet port

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Ethernet port

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USB port

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USB port

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personal computer

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serial connection

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serial connection

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fieldbus (KNX interface)

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circuit board

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Bus connector

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reset switch

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Power / LED

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power on / off switch

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Clear CMOS

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buzzer

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voltage connection 24 volts

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CPU

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connection

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VGA port

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USB ports

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Audio connection

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Cited patent literature

• DE 202007004904 U1 [0002]

Cited non-patent literature

• - DIN 43880 [0011]

Claims (8)

Personal computer, characterized in that the personal computer ( 15 ) in a DIN rail housing ( 1 ), which is designed as a distribution installation housing for DIN rail mounting, that the personal computer ( 15 ) as a personal computer ( 15 ) is designed with X86 architecture, and that the personal computer ( 15 ) as a personal computer operating with a commercial operating system ( 15 ) is trained. Personal computer according to claim 1, characterized in that the DIN rail housing ( 1 ) has a length of at least two graduation units. Personal computer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the personal computer ( 15 ) in a housing wall ( 4 ) of the housing ( 1 ) arranged connections ( 11 to 14 ) having. Personal computer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the personal computer ( 15 ) at least one field bus module ( 18 ) having. Personal computer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the personal computer ( 15 ) a CPU ( 29 ) with a power consumption of less than 9 watts. Personal computer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the personal computer ( 15 ) as a personal computer operating with a Microsoft operating system (Microsoft trademark of Microsoft Corp. (company name) USA) 15 ) is trained. Personal computer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the personal computer ( 15 ) as a personal computer working with Windows XP Embedded (Windows trademark of Microsoft Corp. (company name) USA) or Windows 7 ( 15 ) is trained. Personal computer according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the personal computer ( 15 ) a board ( 19 ), and that the connections ( 31 . 32 ) at right angles to the board ( 19 ) are arranged.