JP2008014889A - Gas appliance monitoring apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gas appliance monitoring apparatus capable of easily setting initial settings after the completion of installation and replacement work of a gas meter by navigation, using a display means. <P>SOLUTION: In the gas meter 2, the gas appliance monitoring apparatus is provided with a flow quantity measuring means 12 for measuring the quantity of flow of gas; a setting means 32 for setting various types of settings; a display means 22 for displaying the content of the settings, measurement information on the quantity of flow, etc.; and a control part 21 for monitoring the quantity of flow being measured, on the basis of the content of the settings. A screen for starting initial setting navigation and performing guidance on setting operations is displayed on the display means 22 as an initial screen, after the completion of installation and replacement work so as to sequentially display the predetermined setting items according to prescribed operations at an operating part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus for identifying a plurality of gas appliances connected to a gas pipe after passing through a gas meter and individually monitoring the use status of gas, and in particular, initial setting after completion of meter installation work or replacement work. Is related to the guidance display.

  Conventionally, as this type of gas monitoring device, there are a flow rate measuring means for generating a signal in accordance with the amount of gas passing through a gas meter disposed in a gas supply line, and a change in the amount of gas passing through the gas meter by a signal from the flow rate measuring means. Individual gas appliance flow rate calculation means for calculating the flow rate and classifying the gas amount for each individual gas appliance, sensor means for obtaining an input signal other than the change flow rate, for example, outside temperature, calendar information, use start time information, etc., and individual gas An apparatus provided with composite arithmetic means for determining the gas instrument used by combining information obtained from the instrument flow rate arithmetic means and the sensor means (for example, see Patent Document 1), and individual gas flow paths of each gas instrument Each sounding means for generating a monitoring sound of a predetermined frequency corresponding to each gas appliance with strength according to the gas flow rate, and a monitoring sound generated by each sounding means Hazuki that a monitoring means for monitoring the usage of individual gas appliance (for example, see Patent Document 2).

In addition, there is a device for navigating operation manuals for information terminal devices and electrical appliances by voice (for example, see Patent Document 3).
JP-A-3-236513 JP-A-8-178195 JP 2001-092625 A

  However, the gas appliance monitoring device disclosed in each of the above patent documents needs to be provided with a gas appliance discriminating means with a complicated control circuit. In particular, in Patent Document 1, an individual gas appliance is detected from the change flow rate of the gas meter passage gas amount. Individual gas appliance flow rate calculation means that classifies each gas amount is provided, and the gas appliance used is estimated by combining various sensor information for specifying the usage environment, requiring a complicated circuit configuration However, there was a problem with certainty in identifying the gas appliances used.

  Moreover, since the thing of the patent document 2 emits the monitoring sound of the frequency according to the magnitude | size of the gas flow volume which flows into each gas appliance, and collects the monitoring sound and specifies the gas appliance to be used, it is individual. Although certainty can be improved in terms of identifying gas appliances to be used based on information emitted from other gas appliances, a whistle device that generates sound according to the flow rate, a microphone that collects sound, and an analysis circuit are required. There is a problem that a very complicated circuit configuration is required.

  Moreover, although there exists what guides the usage method etc. for a user in household appliances and information equipment like patent document 3, in the thing which a gas company handles like a gas meter, after installation construction or replacement construction is completed There is nothing to guide the initial setting, and recently, the services provided by gas companies have become diverse, so complicated settings have been required.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problem, and it is possible to easily set or change a flow rate pattern as comparison reference data for specifying an appliance corresponding to the increase or decrease of gas appliances used in the home. In addition, a gas appliance monitoring apparatus that enables setting and changing of monitoring items for services provided by a gas company is provided.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, the gas appliance monitoring device of the present invention includes a gas meter for monitoring the amount of gas supplied by a fee system based on a contract with a gas company, and piping after passing through the gas meter. A device comprising a plurality of gas appliances connected, and individually monitoring the type or usage status of the plurality of gas appliances, wherein the gas meter has a flow rate measuring means for measuring a gas flow rate and a setting means for performing various settings. And display means for displaying setting contents, flow rate measurement information, and the like, and a control unit for monitoring the measured flow rate based on the setting contents. The display means is an initial stage after completion of installation work or replacement work. An “initial setting navigation” start screen for guiding the setting operation is displayed as a screen, and thereafter, predetermined setting items are sequentially displayed by a predetermined operation of the operation unit.

  According to the above invention, the initial setting in which the display means guides the appliance information specifying the type or usage pattern of the gas appliance used in the home, or the monitoring items classified according to the service provided by the gas company Since it can be easily set by navigation, even an inexperienced operator can definitely perform setting work performed after the installation or replacement of the gas meter.

  The gas appliance monitoring apparatus of the present invention can definitely perform the setting work performed after the installation work or the replacement work of the gas meter, even if it is an inexperienced worker.

  1st invention consists of the gas meter which monitors the usage-amount of the gas supplied by the fee structure based on the contract with a gas company, and the some gas appliance connected to piping after passing through a gas meter, The said some The gas meter is a device that individually monitors the type or usage status of the gas appliance, and the gas meter displays a flow rate measuring means for measuring the gas flow rate, a setting means for performing various settings, setting contents, flow rate measurement information, and the like. The display means and a control unit for monitoring the measured flow rate based on the setting contents, and the display means guides the setting operation as an initial screen after completion of the installation work or replacement work. The start screen is displayed, and then the predetermined setting items are sequentially displayed by a predetermined operation of the operation unit.

  And it is easy by the initial setting navigation guided by the display means, such as appliance information that identifies the type or usage pattern of gas appliances used in the home, or the monitoring items classified according to the service provided by the gas company Since it can be set, even an inexperienced operator can definitely perform the setting work performed after the gas meter installation work or replacement work is completed.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, as the setting means, a registration storage means for storing a flow rate pattern serving as comparison reference data for determining the type or usage pattern of the gas appliance input according to the “initial setting navigation”; and the registration storage means Appliance signal registration means for setting and registering an appliance signal for specifying the type of gas appliance to be used based on the appliance information stored in the apparatus, and signal registering means for each usage specifying the usage form for each usage of the gas appliance to be used, and An appliance that assigns and classifies the setting signals of the appliance signal registration means and the application-specific signal registration means for each item previously classified for the service provided by the gas company based on the registration information of the appliance signal registration means and the application-specific signal registration means. Appliance specifying means having classification means, and classification item selection means for selecting a classification item of the appliance classification means corresponding to the service provided by the gas company; A gas flow rate value measured by the flow rate measurement unit and a gas flow rate value measured by the flow rate measurement unit; The present invention is characterized in that a device-by-device monitoring means for monitoring the usage status for each item of the device classification means is provided.

  Then, by storing in the registration storage means a flow rate pattern for appliance discrimination corresponding to appliance information such as the type of gas appliance or usage pattern input in accordance with the initial setting navigation guided by the display means, highly accurate appliance discrimination is possible. The device registration means can be changed according to the usage status of gas appliances in the home, so it can be easily changed when appliances are added, stopped, or used. be able to. Furthermore, the flow measurement data is managed for each monitoring item classified according to the service provided by the gas company, and the monitoring item can be selected according to the provided service. A high value-added gas supply business can be realized. In addition, when changing the appliance registration means and changing the monitoring item, it is not possible to perform a predetermined authentication process, so that it is possible to prevent exchanges that are against the will of the gas company or exchanges due to mischief.

  For example, as a setting method of the appliance registration means, a signal corresponding to the type of appliance and usage pattern, for example, an A signal for a water heater, a B signal for a gas cooker, a C signal for a gas fan heater, and a water heater As a form of use, signals such as A-1 signal for hot water supply, A-2 signal for bath, and A-3 signal for floor heating are set, and a flow rate pattern based on this setting signal is input as registration data. By memorizing, it is possible to accurately grasp the gas appliance used in the home or its usage, and compare it with the measured flow rate value using the registration data for appliance discrimination corresponding to this setting signal Therefore, since it is possible to make more accurate appliance determination, it is possible to enhance the security function and diversify services using data managed by each appliance.

  The third invention is characterized in that a classification item corresponding to a service provided by a gas company can be input from an operation unit through an “initial setting navigation”.

  And even when the services provided by gas companies are diverse, they can be selected and set simply by inputting them according to the order guided by the display means, and even an inexperienced worker can definitely do it without fail. it can.

  The fourth invention comprises storage means for storing a plurality of flow rate patterns, and information input means for inputting the type or usage pattern of the gas appliance through “initial setting navigation”, and corresponds to the information input by the information input means. The flow rate pattern is stored in the registration storage means.

  And by providing the information input means for inputting the instrument information according to the order guided by the display means, it becomes possible to easily store the flow rate pattern for instrument discrimination in the registration storage means, the addition of the instrument, the stop of use, Alternatively, it can be easily changed when the usage pattern is changed.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a warning means, and a warning notification is performed when a setting operation by “initial setting navigation” is performed without passing through a predetermined authentication flow.

  When the setting device is used without performing the predetermined authentication process, it is determined that the exchange is contrary to the intention of the gas company or a mischief, and a warning is issued.

  The sixth invention includes a gas shut-off valve and is characterized in that the gas flow path is shut off when a setting operation by “initial setting navigation” is performed without passing a predetermined authentication flow.

Then, when the setting device is used without performing the predetermined authentication process, it is determined that the exchange is contrary to the intention of the gas company or the exchange by mischief, and the gas flow path is shut off.

  The seventh invention is characterized in that ultrasonic waves are used as the flow rate measuring means.

  Then, by using ultrasonic waves, instantaneous flow rate can be measured, and more accurate instrument discrimination is performed.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a gas appliance monitoring apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  A gas meter 2 is installed at the entrance of the gas supply pipe 1 of each household to monitor the amount of gas supplied in accordance with a charge system based on a contract with a gas company, and the gas pipe 3 after passing through the gas meter 2 The gas is supplied to a pipe branched to a place where various gas appliances used at home are installed. For example, a gas water heater 4 is installed outdoors, and hot water generated by the gas water heater 4 is installed in a kitchen hot water tap 5, a bath 6 in which a bathtub and a shower device are installed, a living room and the like through a water pipe. The floor heating 7 is supplied to form various usage forms.

  In addition, when indoors, gas is supplied to a gas table 8 installed in a kitchen, a gas fan heater 9 installed in a living room, a bedroom, or the like, and is used as needed.

  In addition, the gas meter 2 may be newly installed in a newly built house or the like, or may be periodically replaced and installed by a gas company for the purpose of maintenance and inspection, and it is necessary to perform initial setting each time.

  The gas meter 2 is provided with a flow rate measuring unit 12 for measuring the gas flow rate. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, a pair of ultrasonic sensors are arranged in the gas flow path, and the gas meter 2 changes according to the flow rate flowing through the flow path. Some measure flow rate by measuring propagation time. Hereinafter, the configuration will be briefly described. The first transmitter / receiver 12A for transmitting or receiving ultrasonic waves and the second transmitter / receiver 12B for receiving or transmitting ultrasonic waves are arranged in the flow direction, and transmission / reception is performed by the measurement control unit 13 having switching means. Switching is possible, and the flow state of fluid such as gas is detected. The flow rate is measured by processing the signals of the first transmitter / receiver 12A and the second transmitter / receiver 12B. Specifically, the first transmitter / receiver 12A is first driven by the measurement control unit 13 and then the second transmitter / receiver 12B. The ultrasonic wave is transmitted toward the upstream, that is, from the upstream to the downstream. Then, the signal received by the second transmitter / receiver 12B is amplified by the amplifying means provided in the measurement control unit 13, the amplified signal is compared with the reference signal, and after the signal equal to or higher than the reference signal is detected, the measurement control unit The above-described transmission / reception is repeated a predetermined number of times by the repeating means provided at 13, and each time value is measured by a time measuring means such as a timer counter provided at the measurement control unit 13.

  Next, transmission / reception of the first transmitter / receiver 12A and the second transmitter / receiver 12B is switched by the measurement control unit 13 having a switching unit, and ultrasonic waves are transmitted from the second transmitter / receiver 12B to the first transmitter / receiver 12A, that is, from downstream to upstream. A signal is transmitted, this transmission is repeated as described above, and each time value is measured. Then, the flow rate value is obtained by the signal processing means 14 in consideration of the size of the flow path 11 and the fluid flow state from the ultrasonic propagation time difference between the first transceiver 12A and the second transceiver 12B.

  In addition, a shutoff valve 15 is provided in the flow path 11 in which the flow rate measuring means 12 is disposed to shut off the gas flow when an abnormality occurs.

The gas meter 2 includes a display unit 22 for displaying various information and an operation unit 23 for performing various setting operations. The display unit 22 is set as an initial screen after completion of new installation work or replacement work. An “initial setting navigation” start screen for performing operation guidance is displayed, and then predetermined setting items are sequentially displayed by a predetermined operation of the operation unit 23.

  Then, based on the appliance information of the gas appliance to be used in the home that is applied for by the user, the operator inputs by operating the operation unit 23 according to the “initial setting navigation” guided by the display means 22.

  An example of the “initial setting navigation” is shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4. First, guidance as shown in S 1 is displayed as the start screen, and when the confirmation switch 23 a of the operation unit 23 is pressed, S 2 is displayed as the next screen. When the confirmation switch 23a is pressed, a gas leak inspection in the pipe is performed together with the display of S3. When the inspection is completed, the screen is switched to the screen S4, and when the confirmation switch 23a is pressed, the screen is switched to the contract gas company selection screen S5. When a contract gas company is selected on this screen, services provided by the selected gas company are displayed. For example, when a B gas company is selected in S5, a screen of S7 is displayed, and discount plans 3 and 4 are displayed and selected as services provided by the B gas company, for example, a fee discount service. Here, when the A gas company is selected, the service screen provided by the A gas company in S5 is displayed, and when the C gas company is selected, the service screen provided by the C gas company in S8 is displayed.

  Next, the screen moves to the screen of S9, and a screen for guiding the input of the type of gas appliance used in the home is displayed. When the confirmation switch 23a is pressed, the screen is switched to a screen for selecting the type of gas appliance in S10, and the selection is made based on the appliance information requested by the user through the operation of the operation unit 23. For example, when all the appliances of a gas water heater, a gas cooker, and a gas fan heater are used, all are selected. Next, the screen moves to the screen of S11, and a screen for selecting the usage pattern of the gas appliance used in the home is displayed. When the confirmation switch 23a is pressed, the screen is switched to a screen for selecting the use form in S12, and the selection is made based on the appliance information requested by the user through the operation of the operation unit 23. For example, when gas appliances are used for all purposes of hot water supply, bath, floor heating, cooking, and hot air heating, all are selected. When the above setting is completed, the screen is switched to the completion screen in S13 and the initial setting operation is completed. The contents of the setting navigation, the display method, or the confirmation method are not limited to the present embodiment.

  And the registration memory | storage means 16 which inputs and memorize | stores the flow rate pattern corresponding to the appliance information input via the information input means 32 according to "initial setting navigation" is provided. In addition, a storage means 31 is provided which stores a characteristic flow rate pattern of gas flow corresponding to the assumed type or usage pattern of the gas appliance in association with the code number, and the code number is input from the information input means 32 by the above setting operation. By inputting the converted signal, the flow rate pattern stored in the storage unit 31 is taken out in the registration storage unit 16 and stored as registration data.

  Then, when instrument information is input from the information input means 32, an instrument signal registration means for setting and registering an instrument signal specifying the type of gas instrument to be used based on the instrument information stored in the registration storage means 16. 17 and a registration signal of application-specific signal registration means 18 for specifying a usage form according to the use of the gas appliance to be used, and the registration information of the appliance signal registration means 17 and the application-specific signal registration means 18, a gas company or the like can specify a specific service, etc. There is provided an appliance specifying means 20 having appliance classification means 19 for classifying the gas appliances used in the home for each item previously classified for.

  Then, the monitoring item classified according to the service provided by the gas company is selected by the classification item selection means 33, and the monitoring item corresponding to the provided service is set in the appliance classification means 19. This selection instruction to the classification item selection means 33 can be made via the information input means 32 in accordance with “initial setting navigation”.

  Here, the appliance signal registration means 17 sets and registers a signal according to the type of appliance, for example, as shown in the following table (Table 1).

  Further, the application-specific signal registration means 18 sets and registers a signal for specifying a use form for each use of the appliance, for example, as shown in the following table (Table 2).

  In addition, the appliance classification means 19 is a service provided by the gas company, in which the fields subject to gas gas discounts are preset and classified based on the type and usage of the gas appliance, and the above (Table 1) and (Table 2). By applying the gas appliances used in the home based on the information obtained in the above, for example, as shown in the following table (Table 3), if floor heating is performed using a water heater, the discount is A, and the gas fan heater If hot air heating is performed, etc., it is set as discount B, otherwise it is classified as standard, and gas appliances used at home are set and registered.

  An appliance determination unit 24 for determining an appliance in use by comparing the flow rate value obtained by the signal processing unit 14 with the registration data (flow rate pattern) of the registration storage unit 16 is provided. The device-specific monitoring means 21 for monitoring the amount of gas used according to the usage status of the gas appliance determined in (1). This appliance-specific monitoring means 21 inputs the gas flow rate value obtained by the signal processing means 14 of the flow rate measuring unit 12, is managed together with the registration information of the gas appliance determined by the appliance determination means 24, and is requested by the gas company. Based on the above, information such as a cumulative flow rate value for each predetermined period is output.

Here, the outline of the instrument determination performed by the instrument determination unit 24 will be described. As the registration data stored in the registration storage unit 16, for example, a flow rate pattern as shown in FIG. As actual registration data, for example, data of a flow rate value every 0.2 seconds from the start of the instrument is stored for a predetermined time. Note that the data time interval does not need to be limited to 0.2 seconds, and can be arbitrarily set depending on the required appliance discrimination capability.

  The flow rate measuring unit 12 measures the gas flow rate at regular intervals, and when the newly measured gas flow rate value increases by more than a predetermined value from the previous value, it is determined that a new instrument has been used, and the flow rate change and registration memory The flow rate pattern corresponding to the instrument code registered in the means 16 is compared to determine the instrument being used.

  In addition, when a signal such as an abnormal flow rate is input from the flow rate measuring unit 12, safety is ensured by blocking the flow path 11 via the cutoff valve 15.

  In the present embodiment, the discount item service is targeted as a classification item of the appliance identifying means 20, but the service is not limited to this, and services that are considered necessary by gas companies, such as security services, are targeted. A monitoring method for each device can be adopted.

  Further, when setting in accordance with the “initial setting navigation”, there is a risk of being operated by a person other than the gas operator. In order to prevent such an action, the lid 28 provided on the front side of the gas meter 2 is provided in the present invention. An open / close detection means 29 for detecting the removal is provided, and a meter-side wireless communication means 25 capable of transmission / reception is provided in the gas meter 2, which is set in advance by an authentication code transmission means comprising the wireless key 10 carried by the gas company. When the meter-side wireless communication means 25 receives the authentication code and the authentication code confirmation means 26 determines that the authentication code received is normal, the detection signal of the open / close detection means 29 is invalidated. The setting process by the information input means 32 is enabled, and the lid 28 is removed in a state where the authentication code is abnormal or no authentication code is received. If the, or a warning notifying that no possible setting processing by the information input unit 32 via an alarm unit 27, the channel 11 is shut off state shutoff valve 15 as the operating state to prohibit the use of the gas meter 2.

  With the above authentication flow, only a gas company or an authorized contractor can perform setting processing by the information input means 32 of the registration storage means 16, and settings that are contrary to the intention of the gas company or settings due to mischief are prevented.

  Moreover, as a structure of the operation part 23, you may provide in the wireless key 10 besides providing in the gas meter 2. FIG.

  In the gas appliance monitoring apparatus configured as described above, first, the user applies to the gas company for the type or usage of the gas appliance to be used in the home, and the gas company is based on this appliance information, In accordance with the “initial setting navigation” guided by the display means 22, an appliance registration means 16 is created in which a flow rate pattern for determining an appliance to be used from the gas flow rate value is input and stored. Thereafter, the registration data of the appliance registration means 16 and the flow rate value obtained by the flow rate measurement unit 12 are compared, and the measurement data is managed for each item classified in advance corresponding to the provided service. When there is a request, the flow rate data corresponding to the registration information of the gas appliance is output, and the request information is transmitted via the meter-side wireless communication means 16.

  The gas company can improve the convenience, economy, and safety for the user by reflecting the acquired appliance information on the target service set in advance.

As described above, the appliance information such as the type or usage pattern of the gas appliance to be used at home is applied to the gas company and the flow rate pattern for appliance discrimination corresponding to the appliance information is registered and stored.
It is possible to discriminate the appliance with high accuracy by storing it in the device, and since the appliance registration means 16 can be changed according to the usage situation of the gas appliance in the home, it is possible to add, stop using, or use the appliance. When there is a change in form, it can be easily changed. Furthermore, the flow measurement data is managed for each monitoring item classified according to the service provided by the gas company, and the monitoring item can be selected according to the provided service. A high value-added gas supply business can be realized. In addition, when performing the initial setting and changing of the appliance registration means 16 and the initial setting and changing of the monitoring items, it is necessary to perform a predetermined authentication process, and therefore, it is possible to prevent replacement that is contrary to the intention of the gas company or mischief. Can do.

  In addition, it is easy by the initial setting navigation that guides the display information about the appliance information that identifies the type or usage pattern of the gas appliance used at home, or the monitoring items classified according to the service provided by the gas company. Since it can be set, even an inexperienced operator can definitely perform the setting work performed after the gas meter installation work or replacement work is completed.

  In addition, even in the case of a wide range of services provided by the gas company, it can be easily selected and set simply by inputting according to the order guided by the display means, so that even an inexperienced operator can definitely perform it. it can.

  In addition, when initial setting or change processing is performed without performing predetermined authentication processing, it is determined that the replacement is against the gas company's intention or replacement due to mischief, and a warning is given, or the gas flow path is shut off and the gas is shut off. By stopping the use of, reliability and safety can be ensured.

  And by using an ultrasonic wave, it is possible to measure an instantaneous flow rate, and to perform instrument discrimination with higher accuracy.

  The present invention is not limited to a monitoring device that specifies the type of gas appliance used in the home and the usage pattern and manages it together with the flow rate data, but also identifies the type and usage pattern for a plurality of appliances used in the office or store, It can also be applied to devices that manage power consumption and water usage.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a gas monitoring device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Control block diagram on the gas meter side in the gas monitoring device The figure which shows the display part by the side of the gas meter in the gas monitoring apparatus The figure which shows an example of the "initial setting navigation" in the same gas monitoring device The figure which shows an example of the flow pattern in the gas monitoring device

Explanation of symbols

2 Gas meter 3 Gas piping 10 Wireless key (authentication code transmission means)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 12 Flow measurement part 16 Registration memory | storage means 20 Appliance identification means 21 Appliance-specific monitoring means 22 Display means 23 Operation part 24 Instrument determination means 25 Meter side radio | wireless communication means 26 Authentication code confirmation means 27 Alarm means 32 Information input means 33 Classification item selection means 33

Claims (7)

A gas meter for monitoring the amount of gas supplied in a charge system based on a contract with a gas company, and a plurality of gas appliances connected to piping after passing through the gas meter, It is a device that individually monitors the usage status, and the gas meter is measured by a flow rate measuring means for measuring a gas flow rate, a setting means for performing various settings, and a display means for displaying setting contents and flow rate measurement information. And a control unit that monitors the flow rate to be set based on the set contents, and the display means displays an “initial setting navigation” start screen that guides setting operations as an initial screen after completion of installation work or replacement work. Thereafter, the gas monitoring device is configured to sequentially display preset setting items by a predetermined operation of the operation unit. As setting means, registration storage means for storing a flow rate pattern serving as comparison reference data for determining the type or usage of the gas appliance input in accordance with the “initial setting navigation”, and appliance information stored in the registration storage means Device signal registration means for setting and registering an appliance signal for specifying the type of gas appliance to be used based on the above, an application-specific signal registration means for specifying a usage form for each use of the gas appliance to be used, and the appliance signal registration means Appliances having appliance classification means for assigning and classifying the appliance signal registration means and setting signals of the application-specific signal registration means for each item previously classified for the service provided by the gas company based on the registration information of the application-specific signal registration means Identification means, classification item selection means for selecting a classification item of the appliance classification means corresponding to a service provided by a gas company, and the registration storage The appliance classification means selected by the classification item selection means, comprising: a gas flow rate value measured by the flow rate measurement means and a gas flow rate value measured by the flow rate measurement means; The gas appliance monitoring apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an appliance-specific monitoring unit that monitors the use status for each item. The gas monitoring apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein classification items corresponding to services provided by the gas company can be input from the operation unit through "initial setting navigation". A storage means for storing a plurality of flow rate patterns and an information input means for inputting the type or usage pattern of the gas appliance through “initial setting navigation”, and a flow rate pattern corresponding to the information input by the information input means is registered and stored. The gas monitoring device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gas monitoring device is stored in the means. The gas appliance monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a warning means, wherein a warning notification is given when a setting operation by "initial setting navigation" is performed without passing through a predetermined authentication flow. The gas appliance monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a gas shut-off valve, wherein the gas flow path is shut off when a setting operation by "initial setting navigation" is performed without passing through a predetermined authentication flow. The gas appliance monitoring apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein an ultrasonic wave is used as the flow rate measuring means.

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