KR100564321B1 - Inner power-network management system using power equipment control - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses an indoor power network management system through distribution panel control.

According to the present invention, an indoor power control apparatus based on home automation, comprising: a main circuit breaker for performing cutoff control of main power flowing into a home; A plurality of circuit breakers for distributing power of the main power provided from the main circuit breaker; A communication circuit breaker connected to the load side of the circuit breaker for controlling a plurality of outlets or a plurality of types of load power supplies; A communication control device for detecting an operation state of the communication breaker and a signal flowing from a plurality of sensors and performing trip control of the communication breaker based on a remote control signal; And remotely transmitting an operation state of the communication breaker provided through the communication control device and signals detected from a plurality of sensors based on a predetermined protocol, and providing a remote control signal provided from a remote site to the communication control device. It consists of a communication unit.

The communication control apparatus may further include: a code analyzing unit configured to receive breaker driving signals provided from a plurality of communication breakers, separate the breaker driving signals by preset addresses, and convert the breaker driving signals into coded information; A sensor input unit for receiving a sensor detection signal detected from each sensor and converting the signal into an electrical signal having a reference level; A program memory for storing control information for controlling the communication breaker in a predetermined table map in response to a sensor detection signal input from each sensor; A data memory for storing code analysis table map information for interpreting code information extracted from the code analysis unit; A code character memory in which character message information corresponding to each code information is stored; An address setting memory configured to store an address set for each load or an outlet and address information set for each sensor; On / off control of the communication circuit breaker is performed by recognizing the power state based on the code analysis table map information loaded into the data memory on the code signal output from the code analysis unit, and detecting the sensor provided from the sensor input unit. Extracting a control signal corresponding to the signal from the program memory to determine whether to control the communication breaker or to determine whether to remotely transmit the sensor detection signal, and to remotely transmit the sensor detection signal to the sensor from the address setting memory. A control unit which extracts an address corresponding to a detection signal, extracts an operation state corresponding to a sensor detection signal from the code character memory as characterized information, and generates message information according to the position and operation of the sensor; An output interface for converting the on / off control signal of the communication circuit breaker provided from the control unit into a control voltage required by the communication circuit breaker; And a communication interface connected to an output port of the control unit for transmitting the message information to the communication unit.

The present invention configured as described above implements a power network capable of performing power monitoring and power control, while minimizing the cost of system equipment and eliminating stability by eliminating a plurality of function-specific mechanisms or separate systems for additional functions of home automation. Maximizes the base of home automation.

In addition, it is easy to install in an existing house due to the simple structure of the system, thereby providing an environment that can prevent electrical accidents such as old buildings or temporary buildings, which are relatively weak in housing stability.

Home Automation, Power, Control, Breaker

Description

Indoor power network management system through distribution panel control {INNER POWER-NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USING POWER EQUIPMENT CONTROL}

1 is a block diagram showing an indoor power network system according to the present invention.

2 is a block diagram showing the communication control device of FIG.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

101: main breaker 103: earth leakage breaker

105: communication breaker 107: outlet

109: load 111: communication control device

113: communication unit 115: sensor

119: EMI filter 201: control unit

203: code analysis unit 205: sensor input unit

207: output interface 209: program memory

211: data memory 213: code molecule memory

215: address memory 217: key input unit

219: infrared module 221: communication interface

The present invention relates to a power control system, and more particularly, an indoor power network management system that monitors power in a house, performs remote control in real time according to a monitoring power situation, and minimizes cost of equipment. It is about.

In general, home automation refers to a technology that makes it possible to automate the control of various electrical and electronic devices in the home using electronic technology. Typically, a home automation system installed in a home includes a video door phone that allows a visitor to make a call while watching a video screen, detects an intrusion of an unauthorized outsider, generates an alarm sound, or installs a surveillance camera to capture an external intruder. Security equipment for recording is included.

Home automation systems include gas leak detection and prevention, fire detection and prevention. In addition, a security device that detects an intruder's unauthorized intrusion and generates an alarm sound or installs a surveillance camera to record and record an external intruder, and various devices that function as an indoor lighting control and remote meter reading of various meters. do. Using this home automation system, not only can you control various devices installed in your home even after you go to work, but you can prevent gas leaks and fires in advance. Control is possible.

On the other hand, the home automation system periodically or continuously checks the indoor and outdoor situation at regular time intervals through sensors installed throughout the home, and automatically performs the operation according to the situation. The sensor used in the home automation system is a device that senses a certain amount of physical change. In the home automation system, the sensor plays a role similar to that of the human eye, nose, ear, and tongue, and passes the judgment to a central controller corresponding to the human brain. Let it fall. That is, the sensor corresponds to the five senses of a human, and performs a function of converting input information into an electric signal suitable for the purpose, such as measurement and control.

In the home automation system that provides such various functions, data and signal exchange between the control device and the lower device such as gas equipment, heating equipment, home appliances, lighting equipment, air conditioning equipment, disaster prevention equipment, etc. mainly used telephone lines. In the case of using a telephone line, since a communication line must be installed in order to build a home network, there is a problem in that additional costs are incurred and maintenance and repair of the communication line are not easy.

In addition, currently used home automation is connected to the Internet, such as to give a number of functions, due to the provision of such a lot of difficulties in the installation of the system. As a result, in the home where the home automation system is not currently installed, many difficulties in installing a home network and a large facility cost are provided to the user. Although users need convenience of living according to the use of Ohm Automation, they often focus on the stability of their lives. In this case, many functions of the current home automation system are perceived as unnecessary functions to the user. There are many cases. Such a system leads to a burden on the user due to an increase in facility costs due to unnecessary functions for the user, thereby preventing the universalization of home automation. Therefore, the user is demanding a home automation that can enhance the stability of life and the cost of facility facilities due to the simple structure of the system can be reduced.

The present invention was created to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to strengthen the power network of the distribution panel for home automation, to prevent the system stability and power accident in advance, and to reduce the equipment cost of the system. It is to provide an indoor power network management system through distribution panel control that can lead to the universalization of home automation.

Indoor power network management system through the distribution panel control according to an aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object, in the indoor power control device based on home automation, to perform the control of blocking the main power flowing into the home Main circuit breaker; A plurality of circuit breakers for distributing power of the main power provided from the main circuit breaker; A communication circuit breaker connected to the load side of the circuit breaker for controlling a plurality of outlets or a plurality of types of load power supplies; A communication control device for detecting an operation state of the communication breaker and a signal flowing from a plurality of sensors and performing trip control of the communication breaker based on a remote control signal; And remotely transmitting an operation state of the communication breaker provided through the communication control device and signals detected from a plurality of sensors based on a predetermined protocol, and providing a remote control signal provided from a remote site to the communication control device. Characterized in that consisting of a communication unit.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an EMI filter is connected to the power input terminals of the main circuit breaker and the communication control device, respectively.

In addition, the communication circuit breaker detects an overcurrent, a surge surge inflow, or a power failure state of a load connected to each other, and operates the drive solenoid of the latch type trip structure to perform power interruption.

In addition, the sensor is characterized in that the temperature sensor, the humidity sensor, the heat sensor or a gas sensor which is installed in accordance with the structural state of the room, respectively.

The communication control apparatus may further include: a code analysis unit configured to receive breaker driving signals provided from a plurality of communication breakers, separate the breaker driving signals by preset addresses, and convert the breaker driving signals into coded information; A sensor input unit for receiving a sensor detection signal detected from each sensor and converting the signal into an electrical signal having a reference level; A program memory for storing control information for controlling the communication breaker in a predetermined table map in response to a sensor detection signal input from each sensor; A data memory for storing code analysis table map information for interpreting code information extracted from the code analysis unit; A code character memory in which character message information corresponding to each code information is stored; An address setting memory configured to store an address set for each load or an outlet and address information set for each sensor; On / off control of the communication circuit breaker is performed by recognizing the power state based on the code analysis table map information loaded into the data memory on the code signal output from the code analysis unit, and detecting the sensor provided from the sensor input unit. Extracting a control signal corresponding to the signal from the program memory to determine whether to control the communication breaker or to determine whether to remotely transmit the sensor detection signal, and to remotely transmit the sensor detection signal to the sensor from the address setting memory. A control unit which extracts an address corresponding to a detection signal, extracts an operation state corresponding to a sensor detection signal from the code character memory as characterized information, and generates message information according to the position and operation of the sensor; An output interface for converting the on / off control signal of the communication circuit breaker provided from the control unit into a control voltage required by the communication circuit breaker; And a communication interface connected to an output port of the control unit for transmitting the message information to the communication unit.

In addition, the input port of the control unit is characterized in that the infrared module for controlling the on / off each communication breaker by the user's remote control is characterized in that the connection.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
1 is a block diagram showing a home power network according to the present invention, the earth leakage breaker or communication circuit breaker used in the present invention Patent Application No. 2004-18188 filed by the present applicant (name of the invention: communication function It has a communication function, which is an electronic earth leakage breaker, and generates signals such as overcurrent, power failure, trip operation, etc. according to the mechanism of the latch-type structure.

As shown, a main circuit breaker 101 for performing the control of the main power flowing into the home, a plurality of earth leakage circuit breakers 103 for distributing the power of the main power provided from the main circuit breaker 101 and And a communication circuit breaker 105 connected to the load side of the ground circuit breaker 103 to control power of a plurality of outlets 107 or a plurality of types of loads 109, and an operation state and a plurality of the circuit breakers 105. A communication control device 111 for detecting a signal flowing from the sensor 115 and performing trip control of the communication breaker 105 based on a remote control signal, and the communication control device 111 provided through the communication control device 111. The operation state of the communication breaker 105 and the signals detected from the plurality of sensors 115 are transmitted remotely based on a predetermined protocol, and to provide a remote control signal provided from a remote site to the communication control device 111 It is composed of a bride 113.

The power of the communication control device 111 is provided from the main circuit breaker 101, and each EMI filter 119 at the power input terminals of the main circuit breaker 101 and the communication control device 111 to secure the stability of the system. Is preferably connected. In the present invention, the EMI filter 119 is designed for a commercial frequency of 50Hz, 60Hz, to prevent the high frequency resonance phenomenon to prevent malfunction or damage of the electronic device.

On the other hand, the power network system of the home automation according to the present invention is used regardless of the power distribution structure according to the external distribution panel or the internal distribution panel. In addition, the communication circuit breaker 105 detects an overcurrent, a surge surge inflow, or a power failure state of a load connected to each other to operate a drive solenoid of a latch type trip structure to induce power interruption, and at the same time, a signal according to each detection state. It has an output port for sending to the communication control device 111.

In the indoor power network management system according to the distribution panel control of the present invention configured as described above, power provided to the room is first provided to the input terminal of the main circuit breaker 101 after predetermined noise is removed through the EMI filter 119. . The main circuit breaker 101 is a contact switching for supplying the input power to the output terminal of the main circuit breaker 101 in the turn-on state, the power provided through the output terminal of the main circuit breaker 101 is a plurality of earth leakage circuit breakers (103) Supplied in parallel.

The plurality of circuit breakers 103 are connected to at least one communication circuit breaker 105, the communication circuit breaker 105 supplies power to the outlet 107 or the load 109, respectively. In addition, each of the communication circuit breakers 105 is connected to the communication control device 111 to provide an operation state or detection signal of each communication circuit breaker 105. In addition, the communication control device 111 is connected to each sensor 115, each sensor 115 is a temperature, gas, humidity, etc. such a sensor is attached to the living room, kitchen, bedroom to control the real-time detection signal To the device 111. Therefore, the communication control device 111 performs automatic control of the communication breaker 105 connected to the load based on the detection signal input from each sensor, and transmits the detection signal to the specific region or the communication unit 113 through the communication unit 113. Send to a specific terminal.

In addition, the communication control device 111 receives a control signal transmitted from a specific region or a specific terminal through the communication unit 113, and performs the remote control of the communication breaker 105 based on this.

2 is a block diagram showing a communication control device 111 according to the present invention. As shown, a code analysis unit 203 for receiving breaker driving signals provided from the plurality of communication circuit breakers 105 and separating the circuit breaker driving signals for each preset address and converting the breaker driving signals into coded information. A sensor input unit 205 for receiving a sensor detection signal detected from the sensor 115 and converting the signal into an electrical signal having a reference level level, and for controlling the communication circuit breaker 105 in response to the sensor detection signals input from the respective sensors. A program memory 209 for storing control information as a predetermined table map, a data memory 211 for storing code analysis table map information for analyzing code information extracted from the code analysis unit 203, and the respective angles; A code character memory 213 in which character message information corresponding to code information is stored, an address set for each load or an outlet, and each sensor Address setting to store the address information set for each consists of memory 215.
In addition, the on / off control of the communication circuit breaker 105 is performed by recognizing the power state based on the code signal output from the code analyzing unit 203 based on the code analysis table map information loaded into the data memory 211. The control signal corresponding to the sensor detection signal provided from the sensor input unit 205 is extracted from the program memory 209 to determine whether to control the communication circuit breaker 105 or to remotely transmit the sensor detection signal. And when the sensor detection signal is transmitted remotely, the address corresponding to the sensor detection signal is extracted from the address setting memory 215, and the operation state corresponding to the sensor detection signal is coded from the code character memory 213. After extracting the information to the control unit 201 for generating message information according to the position and operation of the sensor, and to the output port of the control unit 201 It is in is composed of a communication interface 221 for transmitting the message information to the communication unit 113.

In addition, an infrared module 219 is connected to an input port of the control unit 201 to control on / off each communication breaker 105 by a user indoors, and the user performs proximity control using an infrared remote controller. can do.
An output interface 207 is connected to the output port of the controller 201 to convert the control signal of the controller 201 into a control voltage required by the communication circuit breaker 105.
In addition, the key input unit 217 is a keypad for receiving user setting information, and the address of each communication breaker 105 and the sensor and the position name or load name corresponding to each address can be input from the key input unit 217. do. If necessary, it can be set by the installer at the time of installation of the system, or it can be set according to the corresponding address and load name at the time of construction after the establishment of the system.

Looking at the operation of the communication control device 111 configured as described above is as follows.

The control unit 201 receives a breaker driving signal of each communication breaker 105 through the code analysis unit 203. The communication circuit breaker 105 is assigned to each address mounted in the address setting memory 215, and based on each address information, the control unit 201 controls the drive signal of the breaker, such as an overload, power failure, a drive solenoid operation signal, and the like. Input to extract the address corresponding to the signal.
Accordingly, the controller 201 recognizes the state information according to the overload, power failure, driving solenoid operation state, etc. of the specific communication circuit breaker 105 and patches the character information corresponding to the state information from the code character memory 213.

That is, the character information corresponding to each state of the communication breaker 105 stored in the code character memory 213 is extracted, wherein the character information is coded information that can be converted into a character or recognizable as a character. It transmits to the communication unit 113 through 221. Here, the communication unit 113 provides the location information of the corresponding communication terminal 105 generating the status information and the status information to a specific region or a specific terminal through the RF module.

On the other hand, the sensor detection signal detected from the sensor input unit 205 is provided to the input port of the control unit 201, the control unit 201 is based on the table map information mounted in the program memory 209 to the corresponding sensor detection signal. Extract the corresponding control signal. For example, when the sensor detection signal detected from the temperature sensor is detected to be higher than a dangerous value, and the table map information of the program memory 209 corresponding to the sensor detection signal is set to cut off the indoor power, the control unit 201 After recognizing the control signal for this, all the communication circuit breakers 105 are switched off through the output interface 207.

Thereafter, the control unit 201 transmits a control signal according to the off state switching of the communication breaker 105 and an input signal for each sensor provided as a cause of the control signal to the communication unit 113 through the communication interface 221. Communicate remotely to a mobile terminal or a specific area. Therefore, the manager recognizes such a situation through a terminal or a separate communication means, and remotely restarts the communication breaker 105 as necessary. At this time, the remote control signal of the communication breaker 105 is input to the control unit 201 through the communication unit 113 and the communication interface 221, the control unit 201 in response to the remote control signal communication breaker 105 Outputs a breaker control signal to control.

In addition, the remote control signal is mounted in the infrared module 219 as an input port of the control unit 201 to be made through a separate remote control of the user in the room, the user through the infrared module 219 the control unit 201 ) Can be controlled manually.

As described above, the indoor power network management system through the distribution panel control according to the present invention implements a power network capable of performing power monitoring and power control, but a plurality of function-specific mechanisms or separate systems for additional functions of home automation By eliminating this, it minimizes the cost of system equipment and maximizes the stability, thereby inducing the expansion of the base of home automation.

In addition, it is easy to install in an existing house due to the simple structure of the system, thereby providing an environment that can prevent electrical accidents such as old buildings or temporary buildings, which are relatively weak in housing stability.

Claims (6)

In the indoor power control apparatus using a distribution panel including a main circuit breaker for performing the control control of the main power flowing into the home, and a plurality of earth leakage circuit breakers for distributing power of the main power provided from the main circuit breaker: It is connected to the load side of the earth leakage breaker to control a plurality of outlets or a plurality of types of load power supply, and detects the overcurrent, the surge surge inflow or the power failure state of the connected loads respectively, and operates the drive solenoid of the latch type trip structure to cut off the power. Performing a communication breaker; Recognizing the power operation state such as overload, power outage, lightning surge inflow of the communication circuit breaker to control the on / off of the circuit breaker and the signal from the temperature sensor, humidity sensor, heat sensor, or gas sensor respectively installed in the room A communication control device for detecting trip and performing trip control of the communication breaker based on a remote control signal; And Communication unit for remotely transmitting the operation state of the communication breaker provided through the communication control device and the signal detected from a plurality of sensors based on a predetermined protocol, and to provide the remote control signal provided from a remote site to the communication control device Indoor power network management system through the distribution panel control, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 1, Indoor power network management system through the distribution panel control, characterized in that the EMI filter is connected to the power input terminal of the communication control device. delete delete According to claim 1, wherein the communication control device, A code analyzing unit for receiving breaker driving signals provided from a plurality of communication breakers, separating the breaker driving signals by preset addresses, and converting the breaker driving signals into coded information; A sensor input unit for receiving a sensor detection signal detected from each sensor and converting the signal into an electrical signal having a reference level; A program memory for storing control information for controlling the communication breaker in a predetermined table map in response to a sensor detection signal input from each sensor; A data memory for storing code analysis table map information for interpreting code information extracted from the code analysis unit; A code character memory in which character message information corresponding to each code information is stored; An address setting memory configured to store an address set for each load or an outlet and address information set for each sensor; On / off control of the communication circuit breaker is performed by recognizing the power state based on the code analysis table map information loaded into the data memory on the code signal output from the code analysis unit, and detecting the sensor provided from the sensor input unit. Extracting a control signal corresponding to the signal from the program memory to determine whether to control the communication breaker or to determine whether to remotely transmit the sensor detection signal, and to remotely transmit the sensor detection signal to the sensor from the address setting memory. A control unit which extracts an address corresponding to a detection signal, extracts an operation state corresponding to a sensor detection signal from the code character memory as characterized information, and generates message information according to the position and operation of the sensor; An output interface for converting the on / off control signal of the communication circuit breaker provided from the control unit into a control voltage required by the communication circuit breaker; And And a communication interface connected to the output port of the control unit for transmitting the message information to the communication unit. The indoor power network management system according to claim 5, wherein an infrared module which controls on / off each communication circuit breaker by a user's remote controller is connected to an input port of the controller.

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