WO2015028038A1 - System for remote control and management of a conditioner and heat pump - Google Patents

System for remote control and management of a conditioner and heat pump Download PDF

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WO2015028038A1
WO2015028038A1 PCT/EE2014/000006 EE2014000006W WO2015028038A1 WO 2015028038 A1 WO2015028038 A1 WO 2015028038A1 EE 2014000006 W EE2014000006 W EE 2014000006W WO 2015028038 A1 WO2015028038 A1 WO 2015028038A1
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  • the invention belongs to the field of electronics and the purpose of the system of the invention is to provide means for the remote control of air conditioning systems and heat pumps (hereinafter "controllable device") of different manufacturers.
  • controllable device air conditioning systems and heat pumps
  • the invention is related to a wireless controller for controllable device, its communication with a remote mobile device, a graphic interface for the mobile device for controlling the heat pump and for displaying any necessary information, but also means for controlling the heat pumps of different manufacturers with the system of the invention and for gathering various information from the controller (indoor air temperature, alarm messages: indoor air temperature is too high or too low, maintenance messages, power outages, etc.).
  • CN CN102800183 discloses a system for the remote control of household devices via SMS from a distance.
  • the system includes a remote terminal, a remote control device, an infra-red transmitter and a household appliance that is being controlled; an SMS processing module and an SMS sending module is located in the remote terminal.
  • the remote control device is equipped with an SMS reception module and a control processor connected to an infra-red transmitter for communicating with the infra-red receiver in the household appliance.
  • CN 102367979 discloses an environmentally friendly and combined central control system of air conditioners.
  • the system of the invention ensures that the various individual remote control modes of air conditioners are replaced by a unified remote control mode of air conditioners; meanwhile, the GSM module is adapted so it can be used for turning an air conditioner on and off, the temperature can be adjusted via an automatic operation which is controlled by a module that monitors the surrounding temperature and that is used to change the mode of an air conditioner.
  • CN 102573136 discloses a wireless router that can be controlled with a portable mobile device.
  • the router comprises a ZigBee module that is capable of communicating with a sub-system of an intelligent home, a WiFi module that is capable of communicating with a portable mobile device, an infra-red module that is capable of communicating with household appliances and a control module connected to a ZigBee module, a WiFi module and an infra-red module correspondingly.
  • the wireless router can be used by a portable mobile device to communicate in real time and to synchronise data with the subsystem of an intelligent home through the WiFi module via the wireless router; also, to directly control the infra-red module with the control module when controlling household appliances.
  • WO2011115931 discloses a system and a method wherein the system comprises a subscriber identity module (SIM) comprising a memory configured to store one or more executable instructions and a processor configured to execute the one or more executable instructions for controlling a device, a device configured for being controlled by the SIM, and a SIM interface configured to communicate the instructions from the SIM to control the device.
  • SIM subscriber identity module
  • CN 202008262 discloses a heat pump equipped with a control device with WiFi connection.
  • CN 102063100 discloses a wireless control circuit for an actuator that can be remote controlled; the system contains a switch chip, a power switch, a communication switch, a GSM module switch and a SIM card connector whereas the user of the mobile phone can control the product via SMS.
  • control devices of known devices have been equipped with infra-red light emitting diode(s) (IR diodes) for transmitting control commands from the control device to a controllable device so that the said diode(s) have limited viewing angle diagram; this can result in bad connectivity that is strongly dependent on the location of the control device in relation to a heat pump.
  • IR diodes infra-red light emitting diode(s)
  • Producers of different devices use different control device logics; therefore, every producer has a control device or controller that is exclusively compatible with the device manufactured by that producer.
  • the purpose of this invention is to provide a technical system for adjusting controllable device working mode and fan speed; also, for adjusting room temperature (including the so-called "summer house” function which is used to reduce the temperature of a room to the lowest level in order to prevent a residential building from freezing and to save on heating costs) through the operating modes of the controllable device.
  • the device has been configured to relay information on room temperature, on power outages and maintenance intervals of the heat pump to the user.
  • Another purpose of the invention is to provide a device that has been configured to measure the electricity consumption of a heat pump, to convert this into a unit of electric power and to relay this information to a user at the request of the user.
  • the power cable of the heat pump is fitted with a electrical current sensor (sensors) that measures electricity consumption and that is connected to the controller through a connection line which can be either wired or wireless.
  • a electrical current sensor sensors
  • Modes of the controllable device that can be adjusted with the controller include:
  • Information that can be sent from ther controller to a user includes:
  • - current status status of the controllable device including its mode, fan speed mode, temperature mode, room temperature and electricity supply status;
  • controller information version of the device, strength of the network signal, current capacity of the battery, supply voltage;
  • Essential purpose of the invention is to provide a user friendly graphic interface for controlling a controllable device, which includes a graphic interface specially developed for each stage of the operation that is displayed on the screen of the user's terminal.
  • Graphic interfaces are used for controlling the controllable devices of different manufacturers with the universal and multifunctional controller of the invention.
  • the controller has two IR light emitting diodes with the LEDs are installed at different angles, thus providing a broader view angle diagram for signals as compared to the existing solutions, guaranteeing a reliable communication between the controller and the controllable device.
  • the controller has been configured to support and be compatible with controllable devices of various manufacturers.
  • a mobile communication device is configured to display the main settings of a controllable device and additional settings if required.
  • a diagram is displayed on the screen of a mobile communication device displaying the different options for controlling the controllable device.
  • the device of the invention enables to save on heating costs by adjusting the operation of a controllable device in real time by remote control with a mobile communication device.
  • the controller is configured to receive control commands via mobile phone SMS commands, GPRS and server commands and/or by applications using a smart phone, mobile phone or internet. Installing and activating the controllable device control system is easy and user friendly. The controller can be installed in different parts of a room, depending on the location of the controllable device, thus providing an opportunity to find the most suitable location for the user and a wider range of use.
  • the controller of the invention has been configured to relay different alarm messages from the controllable device to a mobile communication device.
  • FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the system of the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a control logic circuit of the controller of the invention
  • FIG. 3 is a general view of a preferred embodiment of the controller of the invention
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram of the screen of the electronic device that can be displayed on the screen of the electronic device of FIG. 1 displaying the manner of controlling the heat pump on its screen;
  • FIG. 5 is a diagram of the screen of an electronic device that can be displayed on the screen of the electronic device of FIG. 1 displaying information about the user(-s) of the heat pump, critical (too low) temperature, possible alarms, heat pump error code with a value that describes it, time remaining until the maintenance of the heat pump, etc.;
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram of the screen of an electronic device which can be displayed on the screen of the electronic device of FIG. 1 that depicts an update of the status of the heat pump;
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram of the screen of an electronic device which can be displayed on the screen of the electronic device of FIG. 1 displaying the text for a heat pump alarm and/or error code;
  • FIG. 8 depicts the preferred position of the controller in the room with a heat pump in relation to the heat pump that is being controlled.
  • the system of the invention depicted in Figure 1 comprises the indoor unit 1 of the controllable device that is being controlled, a controller 2, wireless communication network including communication mast 3, and a remote mobile device 4 for controlling the controllable device and for displaying necessary information to the user.
  • Control logic circuit of the controller depicted on Figure 2 has following inputs/outputs: power supply circuit POW Switch of the control logic circuit, output circuit of the IR diodes LED OUT, temperature sensor Temp, circuit ON/OFF of the control logic circuit, test circuit Test, WIFI or alternatively Bluetooth communication circuit COM WIFI, for the GSM communication is provided a modem with SIM card and antenna, computer network circuit COM PC, Flach 4M, circuits for LED diodes LED Ind for showing basic info on controller, SPY circuits.
  • a preferred embodiment of the controller depicted in Figure 3 comprises a casing 5, a SIM card slot 6, a temperature sensor 7, a micro-USB adapter 8 (in the preferred embodiment, it is located at the back of the control device; this is not depicted in the Figure) for plugging into the mains power supply and also for verifying that the mains power supply functions properly, and two IR diodes 9, 10.
  • IR diodes 9, 10 are located at a 90° angle in relation to one another.
  • the controller further comprises indicator light diodes 11, 12, 13 provided for indicating the availability of electrical power, the working order of the communication network of the controller, and the working order of the IR diodes.
  • a test button 14 has been provided for testing the controller; the controller can be reset with a reset button 15.
  • the preferred embodiment uses an application created for a touch screen device.
  • Regular mobile phones can be used for controlling the device via SMS.
  • Figure 4 is a diagram of the screen of an electronic device that can be displayed on the screen depicting the menu for controlling the controllable device.
  • the menu has been divided into vertical logical levels allowing to control the controllable device; on every logic level, it is possible to select among the horizontal pre-settings of the suitable mode of a specific node of the controllable device (for example, automatic, minimum, normal, maximum, etc.) or to set a required room temperature in a numeric form for the controllable device to maintain.
  • the IR diodes are placed at a 90° angle in relation to each other; in an alternative embodiment, the diodes can be at an angle different from 90°.
  • GSM devices can be used to send text messages via communication network; or use GPRS or a server-based data connection solution for controlling of the controllable device which will be converted into a control signal of the controllable device in the controller and sent via IR diodes into the control circuit of the controllable device.
  • an antenna necessary for a GSM and server-based solution of data communication is integrated into the casing of the control device.
  • controllable devices can be grouped together and controlled at the same time. For example, to order a controllable device to "turn on the heat pump and heat to 23 °C in the maximum automatic fan mode ", it would be sufficient to send a text message that reads "heat 23 max".
  • the power supply of a controller is provided by a mains connection using a standard USB connection.
  • the controller has a battery that will guarantee that information on power outage is relayed to the user even in the event of a power outage.
  • the controller can be configured to relay a notification of the power outage periodically at predetermined intervals after a power outage has taken place to ensure that the user responds to the situation.
  • the device of the invention has been configured to measure the electricity consumption of a controllable device, to convert it into a unit of electric power and to relay this information to the user at the request of the user.
  • sensors measuring power consumption are attached around the single-phase or triple-phase power cable of the heat pump connected to the controller and/or a specifically developed electrical socket is used that contains an electricity meter.
  • the controller has light diodes for displaying basic information.
  • the preferred embodiment of the device has three light diodes. One light diode indicates the functioning of a wireless communication network (such as GSM, WiFi network), the second light diode indicates the working order and functioning of IR diodes and the third light diode indicates that the mains power supply has voltage.
  • the temperature sensor 7 on the controller measures the temperature in the room where the controllable device is located in real time and sends the reading to the mobile device 4 to be displayed on the screen.
  • the controller 2 has a two-way connection with a controllable device 1 via WiFi, Bluetooth, etc. that a user can use for displaying the exact information about the modes of the heat pump on the screen of a mobile device.

Abstract

The invention provides a system for adjusting operating mode, fan speed of the heat pump, also for adjusting of the room temperature via operating mode of the heat pump. The device is configured to transmit to the user information of room temperature, power breakes and maintenance intervals of the heat pump. In addition the device is configured to detect and analyse the sound or video signal generated by the heat pump in case of shortcoming of the operation of the heat pump, to transform the said sound or video signal into respective error code of the heat pump and transmit the said error code to the screen of the user device on request. Another object of the invention is to provide device, which is configured to measure the power consumption of the heat pump, transform it to the electrical power unit and transmit this information to the user on request.˙

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A system for the remote control and management of an air conditioner and a heat pump Field of the invention
The invention belongs to the field of electronics and the purpose of the system of the invention is to provide means for the remote control of air conditioning systems and heat pumps (hereinafter "controllable device") of different manufacturers. In particular, the invention is related to a wireless controller for controllable device, its communication with a remote mobile device, a graphic interface for the mobile device for controlling the heat pump and for displaying any necessary information, but also means for controlling the heat pumps of different manufacturers with the system of the invention and for gathering various information from the controller (indoor air temperature, alarm messages: indoor air temperature is too high or too low, maintenance messages, power outages, etc.).
Prior art
CN CN102800183 discloses a system for the remote control of household devices via SMS from a distance. The system includes a remote terminal, a remote control device, an infra-red transmitter and a household appliance that is being controlled; an SMS processing module and an SMS sending module is located in the remote terminal. The remote control device is equipped with an SMS reception module and a control processor connected to an infra-red transmitter for communicating with the infra-red receiver in the household appliance.
CN 102367979 discloses an environmentally friendly and combined central control system of air conditioners. The system of the invention ensures that the various individual remote control modes of air conditioners are replaced by a unified remote control mode of air conditioners; meanwhile, the GSM module is adapted so it can be used for turning an air conditioner on and off, the temperature can be adjusted via an automatic operation which is controlled by a module that monitors the surrounding temperature and that is used to change the mode of an air conditioner.
CN 102573136 discloses a wireless router that can be controlled with a portable mobile device. The router comprises a ZigBee module that is capable of communicating with a sub-system of an intelligent home, a WiFi module that is capable of communicating with a portable mobile device, an infra-red module that is capable of communicating with household appliances and a control module connected to a ZigBee module, a WiFi module and an infra-red module correspondingly. The wireless router can be used by a portable mobile device to communicate in real time and to synchronise data with the subsystem of an intelligent home through the WiFi module via the wireless router; also, to directly control the infra-red module with the control module when controlling household appliances.
WO2011115931 discloses a system and a method wherein the system comprises a subscriber identity module (SIM) comprising a memory configured to store one or more executable instructions and a processor configured to execute the one or more executable instructions for controlling a device, a device configured for being controlled by the SIM, and a SIM interface configured to communicate the instructions from the SIM to control the device.
CN 202008262 discloses a heat pump equipped with a control device with WiFi connection.
CN 102063100 discloses a wireless control circuit for an actuator that can be remote controlled; the system contains a switch chip, a power switch, a communication switch, a GSM module switch and a SIM card connector whereas the user of the mobile phone can control the product via SMS.
Similar solutions known from prior art have several shortcomings. The control devices of known devices have been equipped with infra-red light emitting diode(s) (IR diodes) for transmitting control commands from the control device to a controllable device so that the said diode(s) have limited viewing angle diagram; this can result in bad connectivity that is strongly dependent on the location of the control device in relation to a heat pump.
Producers of different devices use different control device logics; therefore, every producer has a control device or controller that is exclusively compatible with the device manufactured by that producer.
Summary of the invention
The purpose of this invention is to provide a technical system for adjusting controllable device working mode and fan speed; also, for adjusting room temperature (including the so-called "summer house" function which is used to reduce the temperature of a room to the lowest level in order to prevent a residential building from freezing and to save on heating costs) through the operating modes of the controllable device. The device has been configured to relay information on room temperature, on power outages and maintenance intervals of the heat pump to the user. Another purpose of the invention is to provide a device that has been configured to measure the electricity consumption of a heat pump, to convert this into a unit of electric power and to relay this information to a user at the request of the user. For this purpose, the power cable of the heat pump is fitted with a electrical current sensor (sensors) that measures electricity consumption and that is connected to the controller through a connection line which can be either wired or wireless. Modes of the controllable device that can be adjusted with the controller include:
- turning the heat pump on and off;
- selecting and switching of functions - "only ventilation", "cooling", "heating", "automatic mode";
- adjusting the temperature between 16-30 °C; - selecting the "summer house" mode ranging from 6-12 °C depending on the manufacturer;
- adjusting fan speed into position: "automatic", "minimum", "normal", "maximum", "freely selectable";
- defining user groups (owner plus two users or open for all). Information that can be sent from ther controller to a user includes:
- room temperature is too low (between 1-16°C, adjustable);
- no power supply;
- maintenance time of the heat pump (between 1-360 days, adjustable);
- room temperature is too high (betweenl7-40°C, adjustable); - possible controllable device error code;
- electricity consumption of the controllable device and consumption statistics;
- current status: status of the controllable device including its mode, fan speed mode, temperature mode, room temperature and electricity supply status; - controller information: version of the device, strength of the network signal, current capacity of the battery, supply voltage;
- defining user groups.
Essential purpose of the invention is to provide a user friendly graphic interface for controlling a controllable device, which includes a graphic interface specially developed for each stage of the operation that is displayed on the screen of the user's terminal. Graphic interfaces are used for controlling the controllable devices of different manufacturers with the universal and multifunctional controller of the invention.
An additional benefit of the system of the invention is that the controller has two IR light emitting diodes with the LEDs are installed at different angles, thus providing a broader view angle diagram for signals as compared to the existing solutions, guaranteeing a reliable communication between the controller and the controllable device. The controller has been configured to support and be compatible with controllable devices of various manufacturers. In order to manage the controller, a mobile communication device is configured to display the main settings of a controllable device and additional settings if required. For managing the controller, a diagram is displayed on the screen of a mobile communication device displaying the different options for controlling the controllable device.
The device of the invention enables to save on heating costs by adjusting the operation of a controllable device in real time by remote control with a mobile communication device. The controller is configured to receive control commands via mobile phone SMS commands, GPRS and server commands and/or by applications using a smart phone, mobile phone or internet. Installing and activating the controllable device control system is easy and user friendly. The controller can be installed in different parts of a room, depending on the location of the controllable device, thus providing an opportunity to find the most suitable location for the user and a wider range of use.
The controller of the invention has been configured to relay different alarm messages from the controllable device to a mobile communication device.
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FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the system of the invention;
FIG. 2 is a control logic circuit of the controller of the invention; FIG. 3 is a general view of a preferred embodiment of the controller of the invention;
FIG. 4 is a diagram of the screen of the electronic device that can be displayed on the screen of the electronic device of FIG. 1 displaying the manner of controlling the heat pump on its screen;
FIG. 5 is a diagram of the screen of an electronic device that can be displayed on the screen of the electronic device of FIG. 1 displaying information about the user(-s) of the heat pump, critical (too low) temperature, possible alarms, heat pump error code with a value that describes it, time remaining until the maintenance of the heat pump, etc.;
FIG. 6 is a diagram of the screen of an electronic device which can be displayed on the screen of the electronic device of FIG. 1 that depicts an update of the status of the heat pump;
FIG. 7 is a diagram of the screen of an electronic device which can be displayed on the screen of the electronic device of FIG. 1 displaying the text for a heat pump alarm and/or error code;
FIG. 8 depicts the preferred position of the controller in the room with a heat pump in relation to the heat pump that is being controlled.
Example of an embodiment of the invention
The system of the invention depicted in Figure 1 comprises the indoor unit 1 of the controllable device that is being controlled, a controller 2, wireless communication network including communication mast 3, and a remote mobile device 4 for controlling the controllable device and for displaying necessary information to the user.
Control logic circuit of the controller depicted on Figure 2 has following inputs/outputs: power supply circuit POW Switch of the control logic circuit, output circuit of the IR diodes LED OUT, temperature sensor Temp, circuit ON/OFF of the control logic circuit, test circuit Test, WIFI or alternatively Bluetooth communication circuit COM WIFI, for the GSM communication is provided a modem with SIM card and antenna, computer network circuit COM PC, Flach 4M, circuits for LED diodes LED Ind for showing basic info on controller, SPY circuits.
A preferred embodiment of the controller depicted in Figure 3 comprises a casing 5, a SIM card slot 6, a temperature sensor 7, a micro-USB adapter 8 (in the preferred embodiment, it is located at the back of the control device; this is not depicted in the Figure) for plugging into the mains power supply and also for verifying that the mains power supply functions properly, and two IR diodes 9, 10. In the preferred embodiment, IR diodes 9, 10 are located at a 90° angle in relation to one another. The controller further comprises indicator light diodes 11, 12, 13 provided for indicating the availability of electrical power, the working order of the communication network of the controller, and the working order of the IR diodes. A test button 14 has been provided for testing the controller; the controller can be reset with a reset button 15.
In order to control modes of the controllable device with the mobile device 4, the preferred embodiment uses an application created for a touch screen device. Regular mobile phones can be used for controlling the device via SMS.
Figure 4 is a diagram of the screen of an electronic device that can be displayed on the screen depicting the menu for controlling the controllable device. On the screen, the menu has been divided into vertical logical levels allowing to control the controllable device; on every logic level, it is possible to select among the horizontal pre-settings of the suitable mode of a specific node of the controllable device (for example, automatic, minimum, normal, maximum, etc.) or to set a required room temperature in a numeric form for the controllable device to maintain.
In the preferred embodiment of the system of invention, the IR diodes are placed at a 90° angle in relation to each other; in an alternative embodiment, the diodes can be at an angle different from 90°.
GSM devices can be used to send text messages via communication network; or use GPRS or a server-based data connection solution for controlling of the controllable device which will be converted into a control signal of the controllable device in the controller and sent via IR diodes into the control circuit of the controllable device.
In order to keep the controller compact, an antenna necessary for a GSM and server-based solution of data communication is integrated into the casing of the control device.
If several controllable devices need to be controlled, then the controllers of the controllable devices can be grouped together and controlled at the same time. For example, to order a controllable device to "turn on the heat pump and heat to 23 °C in the maximum automatic fan mode ", it would be sufficient to send a text message that reads "heat 23 max".
In the preferred embodiment, the power supply of a controller is provided by a mains connection using a standard USB connection. In case of a power outage, the controller has a battery that will guarantee that information on power outage is relayed to the user even in the event of a power outage. The controller can be configured to relay a notification of the power outage periodically at predetermined intervals after a power outage has taken place to ensure that the user responds to the situation.
The device of the invention has been configured to measure the electricity consumption of a controllable device, to convert it into a unit of electric power and to relay this information to the user at the request of the user. For this purpose, sensors measuring power consumption are attached around the single-phase or triple-phase power cable of the heat pump connected to the controller and/or a specifically developed electrical socket is used that contains an electricity meter. The controller has light diodes for displaying basic information. The preferred embodiment of the device has three light diodes. One light diode indicates the functioning of a wireless communication network (such as GSM, WiFi network), the second light diode indicates the working order and functioning of IR diodes and the third light diode indicates that the mains power supply has voltage. If desired, the user can see the current mode of the controller or the latest settings that were relayed to the heat pump. The temperature sensor 7 on the controller measures the temperature in the room where the controllable device is located in real time and sends the reading to the mobile device 4 to be displayed on the screen.
In an alternative embodiment, the controller 2 has a two-way connection with a controllable device 1 via WiFi, Bluetooth, etc. that a user can use for displaying the exact information about the modes of the heat pump on the screen of a mobile device.
The preferred embodiment of this invention is considered to be illustrative in every sense and non-limiting, and all variations and modifications of the invention that can be included in the added claims of the patent claim are to be covered by the claims.

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1. A system for the remote control and management of a conditioner, heat pump comprising a controllable device, controller and a mobile device of a remote user, the said mobile device is connected to the controller via a communication network, characterized in that it comprises a controller (2) that is connected to the indoor unit of the controllable device via a one-way or two-way cable or by using a wireless connection; the controller has means for relaying commands to the controllable device, configured to control devices from different manufacturers; the controller (2) is equipped with a processor and a sensor, the controller is configured to relay settings, work modes and ambient room temperature to the user's mobile device; also, to receive control signals for the controllable device from the user's electronic device.
2. A system according to claim 1, characterized in that the relaying means of commands of the controller comprise two infra-red (IR) diodes.
3. A system according to claim 1, characterized in that the relaying means of commands of the controller comprise a WiFi module.
4. A system according to claim 2, characterized in that the infra-red (IR) diodes have been placed at a 90° angle in relation to each other.
5. A system according to claim 1, characterized in that the controller is configured to receive control signals for controlling the controllable device as SMS messages from the user's mobile device or as commands that are sent via a smart phone application.
6. A system according to claim 1, characterized in that the controller is configured to measure the electricity consumption of a controllable device and to relay this to the mobile device of a user.
7. A system according to claim 1, characterized in that that there the user's mobile device has a graphic interface for generating controllable device control signals.
8. A system according to claim 1, characterized in that the user's mobile device has a graphic interface for generating control signals for the controllable device that are configured to:
- turn the controllable device on and off;
- select and switch functions "only ventilation", "cooling", "heating", "automatic mode"; - adjust the temperature between 16-30 °C;
- select the "summer house" mode ranging from 6-12 °C depending on the manufacturer;
- adjust fan speed to positions "automatic", "minimum", "normal", "maximum", "freely selectable"; - define user groups.
9. A system according to claim 1, characterized in that the graphic interface in the user's mobile device has been configured to display the following system modes:
- information of the controllable device including work mode, fan speed mode, temperature mode, room temperature, electricity supply status; - information about the controller, including version of the controller, communication network signal strength, remained capacity of the battery, supply voltage;
- user groups.
10. A system according to claim 1, characterized in that the unit for identifying the error messages and malfunctions of the controller is configured to relay the following information:
- room temperature is too low;
- no power supply;
- maintenance time of the controllable device;
- room temperature is too high; - electricity consumption of the controllable device and consumption statistics.
11. A system according to claim 1 , characterized in that the controller is configured to adjust the work of a controllable device in real time by remote controlling it via a mobile device SMS messages, GSM/GPRS data communication or through a server or other communication solution by using a smart phone and software installed on it, or SMS commands or GPRS or some other form of data communication.
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