Valve Device
Device Category: valve
The Valve device represents a controllable valve used for managing the flow of liquids or gases in various systems.
Required Channels
These channels are mandatory for the functionality of the valve device:
Channel | Description | Multiple | Details |
---|---|---|---|
valve | Controls the open/close state and operation of the valve. | No | See details |
device_information | Provides metadata about the device, such as manufacturer, model, and firmware. | No | See details |
Optional Channels
These channels are optional and provide additional features:
Channel | Description | Multiple | Details |
---|---|---|---|
battery | Monitors the battery status, if the valve is battery-powered. | No | See details |
electrical_energy | Tracks total energy consumption over time. | No | See details |
electrical_power | Provides real-time power usage information. | No | See details |
flow | Monitors the flow rate through the valve. | No | See details |
leak | Detects leaks or other flow-related issues. | No | See details |
pressure | Monitors the pressure level in the system where the valve is installed. | No | See details |
Use Case Scenarios
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Flow Control:
- Open or close the valve using the
valve
channel. - Monitor flow rate with the
flow
channel for precision control.
- Open or close the valve using the
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Energy Monitoring:
- Track power usage and energy consumption using the
electrical_power
andelectrical_energy
channels.
- Track power usage and energy consumption using the
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System Safety:
- Use the
leak
channel to detect potential issues and ensure system integrity. - Monitor pressure levels through the
pressure
channel to prevent overloading.
- Use the
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Battery Management:
- For battery-powered valves, monitor battery status using the
battery
channel.
- For battery-powered valves, monitor battery status using the
Developer Notes
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Channel Implementation:
- The
device_information
andvalve
channels are mandatory for basic valve operation. - Implement optional channels to provide advanced features like flow rate monitoring or energy management.
- The
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Integration:
- Ensure seamless operation with other system components using the
flow
andpressure
channels.
- Ensure seamless operation with other system components using the
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Extensibility:
- Add leak detection and energy tracking features using the
leak
,electrical_energy
, andelectrical_power
channels as needed.
- Add leak detection and energy tracking features using the
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