CN110686369B - Conversion device, control method of conversion device and air conditioner - Google Patents

Conversion device, control method of conversion device and air conditioner Download PDF

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CN110686369B
CN110686369B CN201910918846.6A CN201910918846A CN110686369B CN 110686369 B CN110686369 B CN 110686369B CN 201910918846 A CN201910918846 A CN 201910918846A CN 110686369 B CN110686369 B CN 110686369B
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The application provides a conversion device, a control method of the conversion device and an air conditioner, wherein the conversion device comprises: a first communication port; a second communication port; the main control module is used for identifying a first air conditioner component type and a second air conditioner component type, carrying out communication with the first air conditioner component in a communication control mode corresponding to the first air conditioner component type through a first communication port, and carrying out communication with the second air conditioner component in a non-communication control mode corresponding to the second air conditioner component type through a second communication port; the main control module is also used for controlling the second air-conditioning component through the second communication port according to the control signal when the first communication port receives the control signal, or controlling the first air-conditioning component through the first communication port according to the control signal when the second communication port receives the control signal; the incompatible problem of air conditioner subassembly of different control modes that exists among the prior art has been solved to this application.

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Conversion device, control method of conversion device and air conditioner
Technical Field
The present disclosure relates to the field of air conditioners, and more particularly, to a switching device, a control method of the switching device, and an air conditioner.
Background
The existing market has two communication control modes of an air conditioner internal unit and an air conditioner external unit which are commonly used, one mode is a communication control mode, the other mode is a non-communication control mode, the air conditioner internal unit adopting the communication control mode cannot be connected with the air conditioner external unit adopting the non-communication control mode for use, and the same air conditioner internal unit adopting the non-communication control mode cannot be used with the air conditioner external unit adopting the communication control mode. During development, two types of machines with almost the same load can not be compatible only because the connection modes of the air conditioner internal machine and the air conditioner external machine are different, and brand new development needs to be carried out, namely in the prior art, the development efficiency is greatly influenced by the incompatible condition between the air conditioner internal machine and the air conditioner external machine adopting different control modes, and the problems of inconvenience after sale, poor user experience and the like can be brought.
Disclosure of Invention
The application provides a conversion device, a control method of the conversion device and an air conditioner, which are used for solving the problem of compatibility of air conditioner components with different control modes in the prior art.
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, as an aspect of the present application, there is provided a conversion apparatus including:
the first communication port is used for being connected with a first air conditioner component adopting a communication control mode;
the second communication port is used for being connected with a second air conditioner component adopting a non-communication control mode;
the main control module is used for identifying a first air conditioner component type and a second air conditioner component type, carrying out communication with the first air conditioner component in a communication control mode corresponding to the first air conditioner component type through a first communication port, and carrying out communication with the second air conditioner component in a non-communication control mode corresponding to the second air conditioner component type through a second communication port;
the main control module is also used for controlling the second air-conditioning component through the second communication port according to the control signal when the first communication port receives the control signal, or controlling the first air-conditioning component through the first communication port according to the control signal when the second communication port receives the control signal;
the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner internal unit, an air conditioner external unit or an air conditioner controller, the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner internal unit, an air conditioner external unit or an air conditioner controller, and the first air conditioner component type is different from the second air conditioner component type.
Optionally, the first communication port is an RS485 communication port, a CAN communication port, a UART communication port or an IIC communication port;
and/or the second communication port is a 24V communication port.
The present application further provides a control method of a switching device, where the switching device is any one of the switching devices provided in the present application, and the first communication port is connected to the first air conditioning assembly, and the second communication port is connected to the second air conditioning assembly, and the method includes:
the method comprises the steps of identification, wherein a main control module identifies a first air conditioner component type and a second air conditioner component type;
a communication step, in which the main control module communicates with a first air conditioner component in a communication control mode corresponding to the type of the first air conditioner component through a first communication port, and communicates with a second air conditioner component in a non-communication control mode corresponding to the type of the second air conditioner component through a second communication port;
the communication step further comprises that when the first communication port receives the control signal, the main control module controls the second air conditioner component through the second communication port according to the control signal, or when the second communication port receives the control signal, the main control module controls the first air conditioner component through the first communication port according to the control signal.
Optionally, the identifying step includes: receiving the input first air conditioner component type and/or receiving the input second air conditioner component type;
alternatively, the first and second electrodes may be,
the identification step comprises: and determining the type of the first air conditioner assembly and/or the type of the second air conditioner assembly according to the communication data received by the first communication port and/or the second communication port.
Optionally, determining the type of the first air conditioning assembly and/or the type of the second air conditioning assembly according to the communication data received by the first communication port and/or the second communication port, includes:
judging whether communication data are received through the first communication port and the second communication port within a first time after the main control module is powered on;
if the communication data is not received, determining that the type of the second air conditioner component is an air conditioner indoor unit;
and/or the presence of a gas in the gas,
and if the communication data is received, determining that the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner indoor unit, or if the communication data is received, determining that the first air conditioner component type is the air conditioner indoor unit, and determining the second air conditioner component type according to the received communication data.
Optionally, determining the second air conditioner component category according to the received communication data includes:
if the received communication data is roll call data of the air conditioner external unit, determining that the second air conditioner component is the air conditioner external unit;
and/or if the received communication data is roll call data of the air conditioner controller, determining that the second air conditioner component type is the air conditioner controller.
Optionally, the communication step includes:
if the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner internal unit and the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner external unit, the control module receives communication data sent by the first air conditioner component, returns reply data at regular time through the first communication port and controls the second air conditioner component according to the communication data;
and/or the presence of a gas in the gas,
if the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner indoor unit and the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner controller, the control module receives communication data sent by the first air conditioner component, regularly returns state data of the second air conditioner component through the first communication port, and controls the first air conditioner component according to the control data when receiving the control data sent by the second air conditioner component;
and/or the presence of a gas in the gas,
if the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner external unit and the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner controller, the main control module controls the first air conditioner component according to control data when receiving the control data sent by the second air conditioner component.
Optionally, the communication step includes:
if the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner internal unit and the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner external unit, the control module receives communication data sent by the first air conditioner component and controls the second air conditioner component according to the communication data;
and/or the presence of a gas in the gas,
if the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner indoor unit and the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner controller, the control module receives communication data sent by the first air conditioner component and controls the first air conditioner component according to the control data when receiving the control data sent by the second air conditioner component;
and/or the presence of a gas in the gas,
if the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner external unit and the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner controller, the main control module controls the first air conditioner component according to control data when receiving the control data sent by the second air conditioner component.
The application also provides an air conditioner, which comprises a processor, a memory and a program which is stored on the memory and can run on the processor, wherein the processor realizes the steps of any method provided by the application when executing the program.
The application also provides an air conditioner, which comprises any one of the conversion devices provided by the application.
The application provides a conversion device, a control method of the conversion device and an air conditioner, the conversion device provided by the application is respectively connected with a first air conditioner component adopting a communication control mode and a second air conditioner component adopting a non-communication control mode, compatibility between the first air conditioner component adopting different fuzzy communication control modes and the second air conditioner component is realized, and the problem that the air conditioner components adopting different control modes are incompatible in the prior art is solved.
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FIG. 1 is a communication diagram of a prior art air conditioning system employing a non-communication control mode;
FIG. 2 is a communication diagram of an air conditioning system using a communication control mode in the prior art
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a converting apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;
fig. 4 is a flowchart of a control method of a conversion apparatus in an embodiment of the present application.
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In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the present application more apparent, the technical solutions of the present application will be described in detail and completely with reference to the following specific embodiments of the present application and the accompanying drawings. It should be apparent that the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, and not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments, which can be derived by a person skilled in the art from the embodiments given herein without making any creative effort, shall fall within the protection scope of the present application.
It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," and the like in the description and claims of this application and in the drawings described above are used for distinguishing between similar elements and not necessarily for describing a particular sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the data so used is interchangeable under appropriate circumstances such that the embodiments of the application described herein are capable of operation in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprises," "comprising," and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, apparatus, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of steps or elements is not necessarily limited to those steps or elements expressly listed, but may include other steps or elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
Referring to fig. 1, an air conditioning system adopting a non-communication control mode in the prior art includes a temperature controller, an air conditioner internal unit and an air conditioner external unit, wherein the temperature controller sends a temperature controller control signal to an air conditioner internal unit control module in a single direction, and the temperature controller sends a temperature controller control signal to an air conditioner external unit control module in a single direction. And the indoor unit control module of the air conditioner indoor unit calls the non-communication indoor unit control module to execute the command in the temperature controller control signal after receiving the temperature controller control signal. The outdoor unit control module of the air conditioner outdoor unit calls the non-communication outdoor unit control module to execute the command in the temperature controller control signal after receiving the temperature controller control signal, and in the air conditioner system without the communication control module, roll calling is not performed between the temperature controller and the air conditioner indoor unit, and roll calling is not performed between the air conditioner indoor unit and the air conditioner outdoor unit.
Referring to fig. 2, fig. 2 is a schematic communication diagram of an air conditioning system using a communication control mode in the prior art, as shown in fig. 2, the air conditioning system includes a manual operator, an air conditioning indoor unit and an air conditioning outdoor unit, an indoor unit control module of the air conditioning indoor unit sends a communication signal to the manual operator at regular time for roll call, the manual operator replies at regular time after receiving the communication signal sent by the air conditioning indoor unit, if the data replied by the manual operator includes a control signal, the indoor unit control module calls a communication indoor unit control module to execute the control signal, that is, a bidirectional communication signal is sent between the manual operator and the air conditioning indoor unit, the air conditioning indoor unit sends communication data to the air conditioning outdoor unit at regular time for roll call (the communication data sometimes includes a control signal), the control module of the air conditioning outdoor unit sends back complex data to the air conditioning indoor unit at regular time after receiving the communication data sent by the, if the communication data sent by the indoor unit to the outdoor unit comprises the control signal, the outdoor unit control module calls the communication outdoor unit control module to execute the command in the control signal and returns the execution result to the air conditioner indoor unit.
In the prior art, the air conditioner component with the communication control mode and the air conditioner component without the communication mode cannot be used universally, for example, an air conditioner internal unit with the communication control mode cannot be matched with an air conditioner external unit without the communication control mode, so that developers need to develop different air conditioning systems respectively, development efficiency is affected, and user experience is insufficient.
In order to solve the above problems, the present application provides a switching device, please refer to fig. 3, which includes a first communication port, a main control module, and a second communication port, wherein the first communication port is used for connecting with a first air conditioning assembly with communication control; the second communication port is used for being connected with a second air conditioner component which adopts non-communication control;
the main control module is used for identifying a first air conditioner component type and a second air conditioner component type, carrying out communication with the first air conditioner component in a communication control mode corresponding to the first air conditioner component type through a first communication port, and carrying out communication with the second air conditioner component in a non-communication control mode corresponding to the second air conditioner component type through a second communication port;
the main control module is also used for controlling a second air conditioner component through a second communication port according to the control signal when the first communication port receives the control signal, or controlling a first air conditioner component through the first communication port according to the control signal when the second communication port receives the control signal;
specifically, the first air conditioner component type is the type of a first air conditioner component, the second air conditioner component type is the type of a second air conditioner component, the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner internal unit, an air conditioner external unit or an air conditioner controller, the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner internal unit, an air conditioner external unit or an air conditioner controller, the first air conditioner component type is different from the second air conditioner component type, and the air conditioner controller in the application can be a temperature controller or a manual operator.
For example, assuming that the first air conditioning assembly is an air conditioning inner unit adopting a communication control mode, and the second air conditioning assembly is an air conditioning outer unit adopting a non-communication control mode, in the prior art, the first air conditioning assembly and the second air conditioning assembly cannot be compatible with each other and cannot be matched with each other for use, at this time, by adopting the conversion device provided in the present application, the first communication port is connected with the air conditioning inner unit, the second communication port is connected with the air conditioning outer unit, the main control module recognizes that the first air conditioning assembly is the air conditioning inner unit, and the second air conditioning assembly is the air conditioning outer unit, the communication with the communication control mode is performed with the air conditioning inner unit through the first communication port, and the recovery is performed at regular time after receiving communication data sent by the air conditioning inner unit, so that the communication with the communication control mode with the air conditioning inner unit is completed, and the communication with the non-communication control mode is performed between the control module and the, after the control module receives the communication data sent by the air conditioner internal unit, the control module analyzes the communication data of the air conditioner internal unit to determine whether a control signal exists in the communication data, and if so, the air conditioner external unit is controlled according to the control signal.
In another embodiment, assuming that the first air conditioning component is an air conditioning indoor unit adopting a communication control mode, the second air conditioning component is an air conditioning controller adopting a non-communication control mode, the main control module recognizes that the first air conditioning component is the air conditioning indoor unit, and the second air conditioning component is the air conditioning controller, the main control module performs communication with the air conditioning indoor unit through the first communication port, the main control module performs communication with the air conditioning indoor unit in the communication control mode, and replies at regular time after receiving communication data sent by the air conditioning indoor unit, so that the air conditioning indoor unit is connected with the conversion device provided by the application by adopting the communication control mode, and performs communication between the control module and the air conditioning controller in the non-communication control mode, that is, the control module only receives the communication data sent by the air conditioning controller and does not send the communication data to the air conditioning controller, and during the period, the control module analyzes the communication data sent by the air conditioning controller, and determining whether a control signal exists in the air conditioner indoor unit, and if so, adding the control signal into communication data sent to the air conditioner indoor unit so as to control the air conditioner indoor unit.
In another embodiment, if the first air conditioning assembly is an air conditioning outdoor unit adopting a communication control mode, the second air conditioning assembly is an air conditioning indoor unit adopting a non-communication control mode, the main control module recognizes that the first air conditioning assembly is the air conditioning outdoor unit, and the second air conditioning assembly is the air conditioning indoor unit, the main control module performs communication with the air conditioning outdoor unit in the communication control mode through the first communication port, and specifically, the control module simulates the air conditioning indoor unit to regularly send communication data to the air conditioning outdoor unit for roll calling, and receives reply data sent by the air conditioning outdoor unit.
In another embodiment, assuming that the first air conditioning assembly is an air conditioning controller (such as a temperature controller or a manual controller) adopting a communication control mode, the second air conditioning assembly is an air conditioning outdoor unit adopting a non-communication control mode, the main control module recognizes that the first air conditioning assembly is the air conditioning controller, and the second air conditioning assembly is the air conditioning indoor unit, the main control module performs communication with the air conditioning controller through the first communication port, specifically, the control module simulates the air conditioning indoor unit to send communication data to the air conditioning controller at regular time for roll calling, and receives reply data sent by the air conditioning controller, and the control module analyzes the data sent by the air conditioning controller to determine whether the control signal is contained in the data, and if the control signal is contained in the data, the control module sends the communication data to the air conditioning indoor unit according to the control signal so as to control the air conditioning indoor unit.
In this embodiment, the first communication port is an RS485 communication port, a CAN communication port, a UART communication port or an IIC communication port; and/or the second communication port is a 24V communication port.
The present application further provides a control method of a switching device, the switching device is any one of the switching devices provided in the present application, wherein the first communication port is connected to the first air conditioning module, and the second communication port is connected to the second air conditioning module, please refer to fig. 4, the control method provided in the present application includes:
the method comprises the steps of identification, wherein a main control module identifies a first air conditioner component type and a second air conditioner component type;
specifically, the control modes executed for different types of air conditioning assemblies are different, for example, the specific content of communication with the air conditioning indoor unit adopting the communication control mode is different from the specific content of communication with the air conditioning outdoor unit adopting the communication control mode, and therefore, the first air conditioning assembly type and the second air conditioning assembly type connected to the conversion device need to be determined. The determined manner may be a manual input by the user.
A communication step, in which the main control module communicates with a first air conditioner component in a communication control mode corresponding to the type of the first air conditioner component through a first communication port, and communicates with a second air conditioner component in a non-communication control mode corresponding to the type of the second air conditioner component through a second communication port;
specifically, the main control module determines a communication control mode corresponding to the first air conditioner component according to the type of the first air conditioner component, for example, the communication control mode may be a communication air conditioner internal unit mode, a communication air conditioner external unit mode and a communication air conditioner controller mode, the communication control modes corresponding to the first components of different types are different, similarly, the main control module determines a non-communication control mode corresponding to the second air conditioner component according to the type of the second air conditioner component, for example, the non-communication air conditioner internal unit mode, the non-communication air conditioner external unit mode or the non-communication air conditioner controller mode may be provided, and the non-communication control modes corresponding to the second components of different types are different.
The communication step further comprises that when the first communication port receives the control signal, the main control module controls the second air conditioner component through the second communication port according to the control signal, or when the second communication port receives the control signal, the main control module controls the first air conditioner component through the first communication port according to the control signal.
Specifically, taking the first component as an air conditioner internal unit and the second component as an air conditioner external unit as an example, adding the air conditioner external unit without communication into an air conditioning system with a communication control mode, wherein the air conditioner internal unit may send a control signal to the air conditioner external unit in the operation process, the control signal is usually sent together when the air conditioner internal unit sends communication data to the air conditioner external unit, the main control module analyzes the communication data sent by the air conditioner internal unit, if the communication data is only used for calling, but not for controlling the air conditioner external unit, the main control module only simulates the air conditioner external unit to reply to the first air conditioner component through the first communication port, and if the communication data sent by the air conditioner internal unit comprises the control signal, the control module correspondingly controls the air conditioner external unit according to the control signal.
The application provides a conversion equipment is connected with the first air conditioner subassembly that adopts to have the communication control mode and the second air conditioner subassembly that adopts no communication control mode respectively, the compatibility between the first air conditioner subassembly that adopts different communication control modes and the second air conditioner subassembly has been realized, the incompatible problem of air conditioner subassembly of different control modes that exists among the prior art has been solved, therefore, the air conditioning system who has the communication control mode can be changed and the air conditioner subassembly that adopts no communication control mode is adopted, and need not additionally to develop new control system, the development efficiency is greatly improved, can bring better user experience for the user, make the product more have the universalization, also make things convenient for after sale.
In some optional embodiments, the identifying step comprises: receiving the input first air conditioner component type and/or receiving the input second air conditioner component type;
specifically, in this embodiment, the user may manually input the defined air conditioning module type or the second air conditioning module type.
In some optional embodiments, the identifying step comprises: and determining the type of the first air conditioner assembly and/or the type of the second air conditioner assembly according to the communication data received by the first communication port and/or the second communication port. Specifically, after the conversion device is connected with the first air conditioner component and the second air conditioner component, the different types of air conditioner components can automatically execute corresponding control modes, specifically, an air conditioner internal unit with a communication control mode can send communication data at regular time for roll calling, and an air conditioner component without the communication control mode can wait for receiving the communication data for roll calling, so that the types of the first air conditioner component and/or the second air conditioner component can be determined according to whether the communication data is received and the specific content of the received communication data.
In some optional embodiments, determining the first air conditioning pack type and/or the second air conditioning pack type according to the communication data received by the first communication port and/or the second communication port includes:
judging whether communication data are received through a first communication port and a second communication port in the first time after the main control module is powered on;
if the communication data is not received, determining that the type of the second air conditioner component is an air conditioner indoor unit;
specifically, in the air conditioning system with the communication mode, the air conditioner internal unit sends communication data for roll calling to the air conditioner external unit and the air conditioner controller at regular time, reply data can be returned after the air conditioner external unit and the air conditioner controller receive the communication data, when the air conditioner internal unit with communication is replaced by the air conditioner internal unit without communication, the air conditioner external unit and the air conditioner controller cannot receive the communication data for roll calling, and the reply data does not exist, so that no communication data exists in the air conditioning system at the moment, which indicates that the type of the second air conditioning assembly is the air conditioner internal unit.
In some optional embodiments, if the communication data is received, it is determined that the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner indoor unit, specifically, if the communication data is received, it indicates that the air conditioner indoor unit in the air conditioning system sends out communication data for roll calling, that is, the air conditioner indoor unit has a communication control mode, and the conversion device receives the communication data, so that the first air conditioner component type is the air conditioner indoor unit.
In some optional embodiments, if the communication data is received, it is determined that the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner indoor unit, and the second air conditioner component type is determined according to the received communication data. Specifically, the specific content of the communication data sent by the air conditioner internal unit to the air conditioner external unit and the air conditioner controller is different, the communication data sent by the air conditioner internal unit follows a preset communication protocol, the communication protocol often has a mark similar to an address, for example, a mark of a called module is required in the communication data for calling, so that the called module can identify and reply, and therefore the type of the second air conditioner component can be determined according to the specific content of the communication data.
In some optional embodiments, determining the second air conditioning pack category based on the received communication data includes: if the received communication data is roll call data of the air conditioner external unit, determining that the second air conditioner component is the air conditioner external unit; and/or if the received communication data is roll call data of the air conditioner controller, determining that the second air conditioner component type is the air conditioner controller.
Specifically, the roll call data of the air conditioner external unit is communication data sent by the air conditioner internal unit and used for roll calling the air conditioner external unit, the roll call data of the air conditioner controller is communication data sent by the air conditioner internal unit and used for roll calling the air conditioner controller, when the received communication data is the roll call data of the air conditioner external unit, the roll call data is sent to the air conditioner external unit as the first air conditioner component, the second air conditioner component is the air conditioner external unit, and similarly, when the roll call data of the air conditioner controller is received, the air conditioner internal unit is roll calling the air conditioner controller, and the second air conditioner component is the air conditioner controller.
In some optional embodiments, the communicating step comprises: if the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner internal unit and the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner external unit, the control module receives communication data sent by the first air conditioner component, returns reply data at regular time through the first communication port, and controls the second air conditioner component according to the communication data;
specifically, this embodiment is applicable to the air conditioning system that adopts duplex communication, and outer machine of air conditioner or air conditioner controller can reply after receiving the communication data of air conditioner inner machine promptly, therefore, in this embodiment, can regularly simulate outer machine of air conditioner and send the complex number back to the air conditioner inner machine after the communication data of air conditioner inner machine is received to the conversion equipment, and the second air conditioning subassembly is the outer machine of air conditioner, need not regularly to roll the name, consequently need not to send communication data to the outer machine of air conditioner when there is no control signal in the communication data of air conditioner inner machine, and when including control signal in the communication data, then need control the second air conditioning subassembly according to the concrete content of control signal.
In some optional embodiments, the communicating step comprises: if the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner indoor unit and the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner controller, the control module receives communication data sent by the first air conditioner component, regularly returns state data of the second air conditioner component through the first communication port, and controls the first air conditioner component according to the control data when receiving the control data sent by the second air conditioner component;
in some optional embodiments, the communicating step comprises: if the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner external unit and the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner controller, the main control module controls the first air conditioner component according to control data sent by the second air conditioner component when receiving the control data.
The control method that this application provided also is suitable for and adopts the air conditioning system of simplex expert communication, and in the air conditioning system who adopts simplex communication, outer machine of air conditioner and air conditioner controller do not reply after receiving the communication data that is used for roll call that the inner machine of air conditioner sent, in this embodiment, the communication step includes:
if the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner internal unit and the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner external unit, the control module receives communication data sent by the first air conditioner component and controls the second air conditioner component according to the communication data;
and/or if the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner indoor unit and the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner controller, the control module receives communication data sent by the first air conditioner component and controls the first air conditioner component according to control data when receiving the control data sent by the second air conditioner component;
and/or if the first air conditioner component is an air conditioner external unit and the second air conditioner component is an air conditioner controller, the main control module controls the first air conditioner component according to control data when receiving the control data sent by the second air conditioner component.
In order to better explain the control method of the conversion device proposed in the present application, another embodiment is proposed below. In this embodiment, the air conditioning system adopts duplex communication, and supposing that the air conditioning system adopts a communication control mode, because of actual needs, an air conditioner external unit without the communication control mode needs to be replaced.
Respectively selecting a mode of an air conditioner outdoor unit without communication (the step can be performed firstly), and the main control module performs action after identifying the corresponding mode; when the main control module identifies a mode of the non-communication air conditioner external unit, the main control module receives roll calling of the air conditioner internal unit through the first communication port, returns corresponding data at regular time, analyzes communication data sent by the air conditioner internal unit, judges how to control the air conditioner external unit, and then controls the external unit through the second communication port;
similarly, if it is necessary to replace a thermostat without communication control in a communication air conditioning system:
and connecting the non-communication port of the temperature controller to the second communication port of the conversion device, and connecting the first communication port to the communication control port of the air conditioner internal unit. Selecting a mode of the non-communication temperature controller, and operating after the main control module identifies the corresponding mode; when the main control module identifies the mode of the non-communication temperature controller: and receiving a switching command of the temperature controller through the second communication port, receiving roll calling of an air conditioner internal unit at regular time, detecting the state of the temperature controller, and replying corresponding data so as to control the unit.
Meanwhile, the conversion device provided by the application has an automatic identification mode: after the access conversion device system is powered on, waiting for roll calling; when the communication data cannot be received in the first time, the conversion device is used for integrating the air conditioner indoor unit without the communication control mode into the air conditioner system with the communication control mode, so that corresponding control is triggered;
if the roll call data is received, when the received roll call data is the roll call data of the hand operator, the conversion device is used for accessing the hand operator without the communication control mode to the air conditioning system with the communication control mode, so that corresponding control is triggered;
if the roll call data is received, when the received roll call data is the roll call data of the air conditioner external unit, the conversion device plays a role in connecting the air conditioner external unit without the communication control mode to the air conditioner system with the communication control mode, and therefore corresponding control is triggered.
The present application further provides an air conditioner, comprising a processor, a memory, and a program stored in the memory and operable on the processor, wherein the processor implements the steps of any of the methods presented herein when executing the program.
The application also provides an air conditioner, which comprises any one of the conversion devices provided by the application.
The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application, and various modifications and changes may be made by those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement and the like made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

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1. A control method of a conversion device comprises a first communication port, a second communication port and a control unit, wherein the first communication port is used for being connected with a first air conditioner component adopting a communication control mode; second communication port for with adopt the second air conditioner subassembly of no communication control mode to be connected, its characterized in that includes:
the method comprises the steps of identification, wherein a main control module identifies a first air conditioner component type and a second air conditioner component type;
a communication step, in which the main control module communicates with a first air conditioner component in a communication control mode corresponding to the type of the first air conditioner component through a first communication port, and communicates with a second air conditioner component in a non-communication control mode corresponding to the type of the second air conditioner component through a second communication port;
the communication step further comprises that when the first communication port receives a control signal, the main control module controls the second air-conditioning assembly through the second communication port according to the control signal, or when the second communication port receives the control signal, the main control module controls the first air-conditioning assembly through the first communication port according to the control signal;
the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner internal unit, an air conditioner external unit or an air conditioner controller, the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner internal unit, an air conditioner external unit or an air conditioner controller, and the first air conditioner component type is different from the second air conditioner component type;
the identifying step includes: determining the type of the first air conditioner assembly and/or the type of the second air conditioner assembly according to the communication data received by the first communication port and/or the second communication port;
determining the type of the first air conditioner component and/or the type of the second air conditioner component according to the communication data received by the first communication port and/or the second communication port, wherein the determining comprises the following steps:
judging whether communication data are received through a first communication port and a second communication port in the first time after the main control module is powered on;
and if the communication data is received, determining that the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner internal unit, and determining the second air conditioner component type according to the received communication data, wherein the second air conditioner component type is one of an air conditioner external unit or an air conditioner controller.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein determining the second air conditioning pack category based on the received communication data comprises:
if the received communication data is roll call data of the air conditioner external unit, determining that the second air conditioner component is the air conditioner external unit;
and/or if the received communication data is roll call data of the air conditioner controller, determining that the second air conditioner component type is the air conditioner controller.
3. The control method according to any one of claims 1-2, wherein the communicating step includes:
if the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner internal unit and the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner external unit, the control module receives communication data sent by the first air conditioner component, returns reply data at regular time through the first communication port, and controls the second air conditioner component according to the communication data;
and/or the presence of a gas in the gas,
if the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner indoor unit and the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner controller, the control module receives communication data sent by the first air conditioner component, regularly returns state data of the second air conditioner component through the first communication port, and controls the first air conditioner component according to the control data when receiving the control data sent by the second air conditioner component;
and/or the presence of a gas in the gas,
if the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner external unit and the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner controller, the main control module controls the first air conditioner component according to control data sent by the second air conditioner component when receiving the control data.
4. The control method according to any one of claims 1-2, wherein the communicating step includes:
if the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner internal unit and the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner external unit, the control module receives communication data sent by the first air conditioner component and controls the second air conditioner component according to the communication data;
and/or the presence of a gas in the gas,
if the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner indoor unit and the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner controller, the control module receives communication data sent by the first air conditioner component and controls the first air conditioner component according to control data when receiving the control data sent by the second air conditioner component;
and/or the presence of a gas in the gas,
if the first air conditioner component type is an air conditioner external unit and the second air conditioner component type is an air conditioner controller, the main control module controls the first air conditioner component according to control data sent by the second air conditioner component when receiving the control data.
5. The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 2,
the first communication port is an RS485 communication port, a CAN communication port, a UART communication port or an IIC communication port;
and/or the second communication port is a 24V communication port.
6. An air conditioner comprising a processor, a memory, and a program stored in the memory and operable on the processor, wherein the processor implements the steps of the method of any one of claims 1-5 when executing the program.
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