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How is the Kentrol Energy Miser architected?

April 26, 2017architected energy kentrol Miser

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How is the Kentrol Energy Miser architected?

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The data gathering and control function is handled by the WatchDogs. Each WatchDog contains a PIC chip that remembers the control function (i.e. holds the desired temperature), and transmits the input data to the computer. The WatchDogs are connected in series to a BusMaster via a proprietary network and power distribution system the WatchDogs are powered by the BusMaster. The BusMaster, in turn, interfaces the WatchDog communication with an ordinary TCP/IP LAN. This could be an existing building LAN, or could be a dedicated LAN for the Kentrol Energy Miser system. Of course the control computer is also on this LAN. In this way the computer can communicate with all the WatchDogs. Both the proprietary network between the WatchDogs and the BusMaster and the TCP/IP LAN use ordinary CAT 5 cable. WatchDogs are connected to each other by RJ-11 connectors, and of course the TCP/IP LAN uses RJ-45 connectors.