JP2008128501A - Remote control device for heat source machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To inexpensively provide a remote control device capable of being installed by simple wiring work and giving instructions to execute a plurality of operations to a heat source machine by receiving a HA control signal. <P>SOLUTION: This remote control device for the heat source machine comprises a time zone allocating means 102 for allocating different time zones individually to a hot water supply operation, a floor heating operation and a hot air heating operation according to operations of an HA selection switch 80, and a UP switch 70 and a DOWN switch 71 by an user, and a heat source machine operating means 101 transmitting a signal for instructing the start of operation to the heat source machine when the operation allocated to the time zone to which the time receiving the HA control signal belongs, is stopped, and transmitting a signal for instructing the stop of operation to the heat source machine when the operation is executed, in receiving the HA control signal from an HA controller through an HA terminal 2 in each time zone. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a remote control device that includes an HA (home automation) terminal and remotely operates a heat source device according to a control signal received via the HA terminal.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a remote control device for a heat source device is known that has an HA terminal (specified by JE1423) for communication with an HA system controller installed in a home and connected to a telephone line. Yes. Then, by connecting the HA terminal of the remote control device to the controller via a dedicated cable, the user can transmit a command signal to the controller via a telephone line.

  Here, the controller recognizes whether the terminal device to be operated is in the operating state or the stopped state based on the HA monitor signal transmitted from the HA terminal of the remote control device, and the remote control device receives the terminal device from the remote control device. The HA control signal instructing switching between the operation state and the stop state is transmitted. As described above, since the controller has only a function of transmitting a signal for instructing switching of two states (operation state / stop state) to one HA terminal, the operation is performed by one HA terminal. The number of possible terminal devices is limited to one.

  For this reason, in order to operate a plurality of hot water heaters by a remote control device of a heat source device via a controller, a hot water heating system including a plurality of HA terminals corresponding to the plurality of hot water heaters has been proposed (for example, Patent Documents). 1). However, in this case, the HA terminals of the controller and the remote control device have to be connected by a plurality of dedicated cables, which has the disadvantage that it takes time for wiring work.

In addition, since the remote control device of the heat source device includes a plurality of HA terminals, the size of the remote control device increases and the cost of the remote control device also increases.
JP-A-10-103684

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described background, and can be installed by easy wiring work, and can instruct execution of a plurality of types of operations to a heat source device by receiving an HA control signal. The purpose is to provide a low cost.

  The present invention has been made in order to achieve the above object, and includes a heat source device operating means for remotely operating a heat source device that performs a plurality of types of operations involving supply of hot water generated by heating, a communication terminal of a user, Connected to a controller of a home automation (HA) system that communicates via a network with a cable, and transmitted from the controller in response to a driving instruction signal received from the communication terminal, One HA for receiving an HA control signal instructing switching between the operating state and the stopped state, and transmitting an HA monitor signal indicating whether the terminal device is in the operating state or the stopped state to the controller The present invention relates to a remote control device for a heat source device having a terminal.

  And it comprises a time measuring means and a time zone assigning means for individually assigning different time zones for the plurality of types of operation, and the heat source machine operating means is one of the time zones when the time measured by the time measuring means is When the HA control signal is received from the controller via the HA terminal in a state where the operation to which the time zone to which the timing time belongs is assigned is stopped, the operation is changed to the heat source device. It is made to perform.

  According to this invention, different time zones are individually assigned to the plurality of types of operation by the time zone assigning means. And when the time measured by the time measuring means belongs to any of the time zones, the heat source machine operating means is in a state where the operation to which the time zone to which the time measuring time is assigned is stopped When the HA control signal is received from the HA terminal via the HA terminal, the heat source machine is caused to execute the operation. Therefore, the user instructs the start of a plurality of types of operation by operating the communication terminal and transmitting the HA control signal to the controller within the time zone assigned to the operation to be executed. can do.

  In this case, since the remote control device only needs to have one HA terminal, the cost of the remote control device can be reduced as compared with the case where a plurality of HA terminals for the plurality of types of operation are provided. be able to. In addition, since wiring between the controller and the remote control device may be performed for one HA terminal, the labor of wiring work can be reduced.

  In addition, when the time measured by the time measuring means belongs to one of the time zones, and the operation to which the time zone to which the time measurement time is assigned is stopped, the assigned operation is performed. The HA monitor signal indicating that the terminal device is in a stopped state is transmitted to the controller via the HA terminal, and when the operation is being performed, the HA monitor indicating that the terminal device is in an operating state. Monitor signal transmitting means for transmitting a signal to the controller via the HA terminal is provided.

  According to the present invention, the HA monitor signal transmitted from the monitor signal transmitting means to the controller indicates an operation state (running / stopped) to which a time zone to which the time measured by the time measuring means belongs is assigned. It will be reflected. Therefore, the user accesses the controller from the communication terminal and confirms the reception status of the HA monitor signal in the time zone assigned to the operation desired to be monitored, thereby individually determining the execution state of each operation. Can be monitored.

  In addition, a time zone changing means for changing the time zone according to a user's operation is provided.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to arbitrarily set the time period for instructing the execution of the plurality of types of driving according to the life pattern of the user, so that the convenience of the user is improved. it can.

  Further, the time zone assigning means assigns different time zones to the plurality of types of operation individually for each unit period set to 12 hours or less.

  According to the present invention, for example, by setting the unit period to 1 hour, the user is given an opportunity to instruct execution of each operation every time 1 hour elapses. Therefore, it is possible to shorten the interval between instructing the execution of a certain operation and instructing the execution of another operation to improve the usability of the user.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a hot water supply system including a remote control device for a heat source apparatus according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of the remote control device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a time zone allocation for a plurality of types of operation in the remote control device. FIG. 4 to FIG. 6 are flowcharts of time zone allocation processing for a plurality of types of operation, FIG. 7 is a flowchart of processing for switching operation to be controlled and monitored according to time zones, and FIG. It is a flowchart of control and monitoring processing of hot water filling operation.

  Referring to FIG. 1, a remote control device 1 remotely controls a heat source device 10 and is connected to the heat source device 10 via a communication cable 30 and is an HA controller 40 which is a controller of a home automation (HA) system. And a communication cable 43.

  The entire operation of the heat source unit 10 is controlled by a heat source unit controller 15 constituted by a microcomputer or the like, and a hot water supply function for supplying hot water to a bathtub 20 or a currant (not shown) via a hot water supply pipe 20a, and hot water circulation A hot water heating function for supplying hot water to the hot water heating terminal (in this embodiment, the floor heater 21 and the hot water room heater 24) is provided via the circuits 21a and 24a. Further, the heat source device 10 is connected to the floor heater 21 via a communication cable 23 and is connected to the hot water room heater 24 via a communication cable 26.

  The floor heater 21 performs a floor heating operation in which a room is radiated from warm water by a heat radiating panel disposed on the floor to heat the room, and an operation switch 22a for instructing start / stop of the floor heating operation and the floor heating operation The operation unit 22 has an operation lamp 22b that is lit during the execution of the operation. When the operation switch 22a is operated while the floor heating operation is stopped, the floor heater 21 transmits a signal requesting the supply of hot water to the heat source unit 10 to execute the floor heating operation. Further, when the operation switch 22a is operated during the floor heating operation, the floor heater 21 transmits a signal requesting the supply of hot water to the heat source device 10 to stop the floor heating operation. .

  The hot water room heater 24 performs a hot air heating operation in which air heated by supplied hot water is sent out as hot air by a fan (not shown), and an operation switch 25a for instructing start / stop of the hot air heating operation; An operation unit 25 having an operation lamp 25b that is turned on during the hot air heating operation is provided. When the operation switch 25a is operated while the hot air heating operation is stopped, the hot water room heater 24 transmits a signal requesting the supply of hot water to the heat source device 10 to execute the hot air heating operation. To do. When the operation switch 25a is operated during the hot air heating operation, the hot water room heater 24 transmits a signal requesting the supply of hot water to the heat source unit 10 to perform the hot air heating operation. Stop.

  The HA controller 40 is connected to the telephone line 50 via the connector 41, and transmits a signal (operation) for instructing operation / stop of the terminal device transmitted from the communication terminal 60 (fixed telephone, mobile phone, etc.) operated by the user. The instructing signal corresponds to the driving instruction signal of the present invention). Further, the HA controller 40 is connected to the HA terminal 2 of the remote control device 1 through a communication cable 43 by a connector 42.

  Here, the HA controller 40 has a function of monitoring the state (operation state / stop state) of one terminal device via the HA terminal 2 and instructing switching between the operation state and the stop state of the terminal device. ing. Specifically, the HA controller 40 determines whether the terminal device is in an operating state (the HA monitor signal is in the High state) according to the level of the HA monitor signal (Hi / Lo binary level) transmitted through the HA terminal 2 of the remote control device 1. Level) or stopped (HA monitor signal is at Low level).

  When the HA controller 40 receives a signal for instructing operation of the terminal device from the communication terminal 60 via the telephone line 50 when the terminal device is in a stopped state, the HA controller 40 sends an HA control signal (pulse signal). It transmits to the remote control device 1 and starts the operation of the terminal device. In addition, when the terminal device is in an operating state and also receives a signal for instructing to stop the terminal device from the communication terminal 60, the HA device transmits a HA control signal (pulse signal) to the remote control device 1 to Stop operation.

  Next, referring to FIG. 2, the remote control device 1 includes a display unit 60 that displays an operation state and the like of the heat source device 10, an UP switch 70 and a DOWN switch 71 for performing various selection operations, and execution of a chasing operation. A follow-up switch 72 for instructing, an automatic switch 73 for instructing execution of a hot water filling operation for supplying a predetermined amount of hot water to the bathtub 20, and an operation switch 74 for switching the heat source machine between an operating state and a standby state. , HA selection switch 80 for individually assigning time zones to be monitored / controlled via the HA terminal 2 for a plurality of types of operation (water filling operation, floor heating operation, hot air heating operation), switch operation or heat source A save switch 81 for switching setting / cancellation of a save mode in which the display unit 60 is turned off when a state in which various operations are not performed by the machine continues for a predetermined time or longer, a buzzer 9 Volume switch 82 for changing the volume of, and a bath temperature switch 84 for setting the hot water temperature in the bath reserved switch 83, and hot water filling operation for setting the reservation time of the water filling operation.

  In addition, the remote control device 1 includes a remote control controller 100 configured by a microcomputer or the like, and the operation of the entire remote control device 1 is controlled by the remote control controller 100. The remote controller 100 then controls each operation (hot water) in accordance with the operation of the heat source unit operation means 101 that controls the operation of the heat source unit 10 according to the operation of each switch, the HA selection switch 80, the UP switch 70, and the DOWN switch 71. Time zone allocating means 102 for individually allocating different time zones for tensioning operation, floor heating operation, hot air heating operation), in each time zone, the operation state when the operation assigned to each time zone is being executed Is transmitted from the HA terminal 2 and when the operation is stopped, a Lo level HA monitor signal indicating the stopped state is transmitted via the HA terminal 2. The signal is transmitted / received to / from the heat source device communication circuit 104 and the HA controller 40 for transmitting / receiving the signal to / from the heat source device 10. And a fit of HA communication circuit 105.

  Here, Fig.3 (a) has shown the example by the aspect which allocates the time slot | zone with respect to each operation | movement (filling operation, floor heating operation, warm air heating operation) within the range of 0-24 o'clock, A1 (19: 00-19: 59) in the figure is assigned to the time zone, and B1 (20: 00-20: 59) in the figure is assigned to the hot air heating operation. The time zone C1 (21: 00-22: 59) in the figure is assigned to the operation. In the following, the time zone assigned to hot water operation is the hot water time zone, the time zone assigned to floor heating operation is the floor heating time zone, and the time zone assigned to hot air heating operation is the hot air heating time. It is called a obi.

  In this case, the user can use the communication terminal 60 to instruct the start / stop of the floor heating operation and monitor the execution / stop of the floor heating operation in the floor heating time zone A1. In addition, in the hot air heating time zone B1, it is possible to instruct the start / stop of the hot air heating operation and to monitor whether the hot air heating operation is in operation / stopped. The start / stop instruction and the hot / cold operation can be monitored during operation / stop.

  Moreover, FIG.3 (b) is an example by the aspect which allocates the time slot | zone within the range of 0 to 60 minutes for 1 hour as a unit period with respect to each driving | running (water filling operation, floor heating operation, hot air heating operation). The time zone of A2 (20min to 39min) in the figure is assigned to the floor heating operation, and the time zone of B2 (40min to 59min) in the figure is assigned to the hot air heating operation. In contrast, a time zone of C2 (0 min to 19 min) in the figure is assigned.

  In this case, the user can use the communication terminal 60 to start / stop the floor heating operation and monitor whether the floor heating operation is being executed / stopped in the floor heating time zone A2 that comes every hour. it can. Similarly, in the hot air heating time zone B2 that arrives every hour, the start / stop instruction of the hot air heating operation and the monitoring during the execution / stop of the hot air heating operation can be performed. In the hot water filling time zone C2, it is possible to instruct the start / stop of the hot water operation and to monitor whether the hot water operation is being executed / stopped. The unit period is not limited to 1 hour, and may be set to 12 hours or less, 2 hours, 3 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, or the like.

  Next, according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the hot water heating time zone, the floor heating time zone, and the hot air heating are performed by the time zone allocation unit 102 (see FIG. 2) in the above-described manner of FIG. A specific process for assigning a time zone will be described.

  First, STEP1 to STEP8, STEP30, and STEP40 in FIG. 4 are processes for assigning a hot water filling time zone. The time zone allocation unit 102 proceeds to STEP 2 when the HA selection switch 80 is operated in STEP 1 of FIG. Then, the time zone allocating means 102 displays “HA hot water filling” in the operation display section 60a of the display section 60 and the clock display section 60b in a blinking pattern 1 (repetition of 0.5 second on-0.5 second off). The person is informed that it is the setting mode for the start time of the hot water filling time zone.

  In addition, in the state which has not performed the process which allocates the time slot | zone of FIGS. 4-6, all the operation display parts 60a of the display part 60 are made into a lighting state, or all are made into a light extinction state.

  In subsequent STEP 3, the time zone allocating means 102 branches to STEP 30 until the HA selection switch 80 is operated, and advances or delays the time display on the clock display unit 60 b according to the operation of the UP switch 70 and the DOWN switch 71. . Then, when the HA selection switch 80 is operated, the process proceeds to STEP 4, and the time zone allocating unit 102 determines the time displayed on the clock display unit 60 b at that time as the start time of the hot water filling time zone.

  In the next STEP 5, the time zone allocating means 102 changes the “HA hot water filling” in the operation display section 60a of the display section 60 and the clock display section 60b to a flashing pattern 2 (0.2 seconds on-0.2 seconds off). In this case, the user is informed that the end time setting mode is set.

  In subsequent STEP 6, the time zone allocating means 102 branches to STEP 40 until the HA selection switch 80 is operated, and advances or delays the time display on the clock display unit 60b in accordance with the operation of the UP switch 70 and the DOWN switch 71. . Then, when the HA selection switch 80 is operated, the process proceeds to STEP 7, and the time zone allocating unit 102 determines the time currently displayed on the clock display unit 60 b as the end time of the hot water time zone. In STEP 8, the time zone assigning means 102 switches the “HA hot water filling” and the clock display portion 60 b of the operation display portion 60 a of the display portion 60 from blinking display to lighting display, and assigns the hot water filling time zone to the user. Announce that is completed.

  Next, STEP 9 to STEP 16 and STEP 50 and STEP 60 in FIG. 5 are processes for assigning a floor heating time zone. The time zone allocation unit 102 proceeds to STEP 10 when the HA selection switch 80 is operated in STEP 9. Then, the time zone allocating means 102 displays “HA floor heating” and the clock display portion 60b of the operation display portion 60a of the display portion 60 with the blinking pattern 1, and sets the start time of the floor heating time zone to the user. Notify that the mode is active.

  In subsequent STEP 11, the time zone allocating means 102 branches to STEP 50 until the HA selection switch 80 is operated, and advances or delays the time display on the clock display unit 60 b according to the operation of the UP switch 70 and the DOWN switch 71. . In addition, in order not to overlap the time slot | zone allocated with respect to each driving | operation, the hot water filling time slot | zone already allocated is skipped and time display is made.

  Then, when the HA selection switch 80 is operated, the process proceeds to STEP 12, and the time zone allocating unit 102 determines the time displayed on the clock display unit 60b at that time as the start time of the floor heating time zone.

  In the next STEP 13, the time zone allocating means 102 displays “HA floor heating” and the clock display portion 60 b of the operation display portion 60 a of the display portion 60 with the blinking pattern 2, and informs the user of the end of the floor heating time zone. Notify that it is the time setting mode.

In subsequent STEP 14, the time zone allocating means 102 branches to STEP 60 until the HA selection switch 80 is operated, and advances or delays the time display on the clock display unit 60 b according to the operation of the UP switch 70 and the DOWN switch 71. . In addition, in order to prevent the time zones assigned for each operation from overlapping, the time display is performed by skipping the already assigned hot water filling time zone. Then, when the HA selection switch 80 is operated, STEP 15 is displayed. Proceeding, the time zone allocating means 102 determines the time currently displayed on the clock display unit 60b as the end time of the floor heating time zone. In STEP 16, the time zone assigning means 102 switches the “HA floor heating” and the clock display portion 60 b of the operation display unit 60 a of the display unit 60 from blinking display to lighting display, and assigns the floor heating time zone to the user. Announce that is completed.

  Next, STEP 17 to STEP 24 and STEP 70 and STEP 80 in FIG. 6 are processes for assigning a hot air heating time zone. The time zone allocation unit 102 proceeds to STEP 18 when the HA selection switch 80 is operated in STEP 17. Then, the time zone allocating means 102 displays the “HA room heater” of the operation display section 60a and the clock display section 60b of the display section 60 with the blinking pattern 1 to inform the user of the start time of the hot air heating time period. Notify that it is the setting mode.

  In subsequent STEP 19, the time zone allocating means 102 branches to STEP 70 until the HA selection switch 80 is operated, and advances or delays the time display on the clock display unit 60b according to the operation of the UP switch 70 and the DOWN switch 71. . In addition, in order not to overlap the time slot | zone allocated with respect to each driving | operation, the hot water filling time slot | zone and floor heating time slot | zone already allocated are skipped and time display is made.

  Then, when the HA selection switch 80 is operated, the process proceeds to STEP 20, and the time zone allocating unit 102 determines the time currently displayed on the clock display unit 60b as the start time of the hot air heating time zone.

  In the next STEP 21, the time zone allocating means 102 displays the “HA room heater” of the operation display section 60 a of the display section 60 and the clock display section 60 b with the flashing pattern 2, and informs the user of the hot air heating time zone. Informs that it is the end time setting mode.

  In subsequent STEP 22, the time zone allocating means 102 branches to STEP 80 until the HA selection switch 80 is operated, and advances or delays the time display on the clock display unit 60b according to the operation of the UP switch 70 and the DOWN switch 71. . In addition, in order not to overlap the time slot | zone allocated with respect to each driving | operation, the hot water filling time slot | zone and floor heating time slot | zone already allocated are skipped and time display is made.

  Then, when the HA selection switch 80 is operated, the process proceeds to STEP 23, and the time zone allocating means 102 determines the time currently displayed on the clock display unit 60b as the end time of the hot air heating time zone. Further, in STEP 24, the time zone allocating means 102 switches the “HA room heater” and the clock display portion 60b of the operation display portion 60a of the display portion 60 from blinking display to lighting display, so that the hot air heating time zone is displayed to the user. Informs that it has been assigned.

  4 to 6 described above, the hot water filling time zone, floor heating time zone, and hot air heating time zone are assigned to different time zones. In addition, when assigning a time slot | zone using 1 hour shown in FIG.3 (b) as a unit period, the display in STEP30, STEP40, STEP50, STEP60, STEP70, STEP80 of FIGS. 4-6 is limited to 0-60 minutes. Each time zone is assigned within 0 to 60 minutes.

  4 to 6 described above, the time zone allocation means 102 responds to the operation of the HA selection switch 80, the UP switch 70, and the DOWN switch 71 by the user. The structure which allocates a zone and a warm air heating time zone corresponds to the time zone assigning means of the present invention.

  Next, according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the operation start / stop processing of each operation (water filling operation, floor heating operation, hot air heating operation) by the heat source device operation means 101, and the monitor signal transmission means 103 The HA monitor signal output process will be described.

  The heat source machine operating means 101 acquires the time measured by the time measuring means 106 in STEP 100 of FIG. 7 and determines whether or not the time measured belongs to the hot water filling time zone in the next STEP 101. When the timekeeping time belongs to the hot water filling time zone, the process branches to STEP 110 and executes the “hot water filling processing”, and when the timekeeping time does not belong to the hot water filling time zone, the process proceeds to STEP102.

  In STEP102, the heat source machine operating means 101 determines whether or not the time measured belongs to the floor heating time zone. If the timed time belongs to the floor heating time zone, the process branches to STEP 120 to execute the “floor heating handling process”. If the timed time does not belong to the floor heating time zone, the process proceeds to STEP103.

  In STEP 103, the heat source device operating means 101 determines whether or not the clocking time belongs to the hot air heating time zone. If the timed time belongs to the hot air heating time zone, the process branches to STEP 130 to execute the “warm air operation handling process”, and if the timed time does not belong to the hot air heating time zone, the process goes to STEP100.

  As described above, the heat source operation unit 101 determines that the time measured by the time measuring unit 106 belongs to the hot water filling time zone, the floor heating time zone, or the hot air heating time zone. Switch between “floor heating process” and “warm air heating process”.

  Next, the execution procedure of the “hot water filling process” will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Steps 150 to 151 and STEP 160 in FIG. 8 are processes performed by the monitor signal transmission unit 103, and the monitor signal transmission unit 103 determines whether or not the filling operation is stopped in STEP 150.

  The monitor signal transmission means 103 proceeds to STEP 151 when the hot water filling operation is stopped, and sends the high level HA monitor signal ms indicating the operation state via the HA communication circuit 105 (see FIG. 2) to the HA controller. 40. On the other hand, when the hot water filling operation is being executed, the process proceeds to STEP 160, where the monitor signal transmission unit 103 transmits a low level HA monitor signal ms indicating the stop state to the HA controller 40 via the HA communication circuit 105.

  Thus, when the user operates the communication terminal 60 and accesses the HA controller 40 during the hot water filling time period, the HA controller 40 stops whether the hot water filling operation is being executed based on the HA monitor signal. Data indicating whether it is in the middle can be transmitted to the communication terminal 60. By visually recognizing the data, the user can confirm whether the hot water filling operation is being executed or stopped.

  Subsequent STEP 152 to STEP 154 and STEP 170 are processes by the heat source machine operation means 101. The heat source device operating means 101 determines whether or not the HA control signal cs is received from the HA controller 40 via the HA terminal 2 in STEP 152. When the HA control signal cs is received, the process proceeds to STEP 153. On the other hand, when the HA control signal cs is not received, the process proceeds to STEP 156 and the “hot water filling process” is terminated.

  In STEP 153, the heat source machine operation means 101 determines whether or not the hot water filling operation is stopped. When the hot water filling operation is stopped, the process proceeds to STEP 154, and a signal instructing the heat source machine 10 to start the hot water filling operation is transmitted to the heat source machine communication circuit 104 (see FIG. 2). Thereby, the hot water filling operation is started by the heat source device 10. In the next STEP 155, the monitor signal transmitting means 103 transmits a high-level HA monitor signal indicating the operating state to the HA controller 40.

  On the other hand, when the hot water filling operation is not stopped, that is, when the hot water filling operation is being executed, the process branches to STEP 170, and the heat source machine operation means 101 supplies hot water to the heat source machine 10 via the heat source machine communication circuit 104. Send a signal to stop operation. Thereby, the hot water filling operation performed by the heat source device 10 is stopped. In the next STEP 171, the monitor signal transmission unit 103 transmits a low level HA monitor signal indicating a stop state to the HA controller 40.

  Through the processing of STEP152 to STEP154 and STEP170, the user operates the communication terminal 60 during the hot water filling time period to transmit a signal instructing operation / stop of the terminal device to the HA controller 40, thereby performing the hot water filling operation. Start and stop can be instructed.

  The “floor heating handling process” and the “hot air heating handling process” are the same as the “hot water filling handling process” shown in FIG. By receiving the HA control signal, the heat source device 10 is instructed to start or stop the floor heating operation, and the output level of the HA monitor signal is switched according to the operation / stop state of the floor heating operation. Similarly, in the “warm air heating processing”, the start and stop of the hot air heating operation are instructed to the heat source device 10 by receiving the HA control signal, and depending on the operation / stop state of the hot air heating operation. As a result, the output level of the HA monitor signal is switched.

  Therefore, the user can instruct start / stop of the hot water operation during the hot water filling period and monitor whether the hot water operation is being executed / stopped, and start the floor heating operation during the floor heating time period. / Stop instruction and floor heating operation in progress / stop can be monitored, and during the hot air heating time period, start / stop instruction of hot air heating operation and in execution / stop of hot air heating operation Can be monitored.

  Since the start / stop instruction of these operations and the monitoring during the stop during execution can be performed via one HA terminal 2 provided in the remote control device 1, the HA is individually provided for each operation. In contrast to the case where the terminal is provided, the cost and size of the remote control device 1 can be reduced.

  In addition, in this Embodiment, as a mode which allocates a time zone with respect to several types of driving | operation, the mode which allocates a time zone in the range of 0-24 o'clock shown to Fig.3 (a), and FIG.3 (b) The mode of allocating the time zone in the range of 0 to 60 min shown is shown, but the mode of allocating the time zone is not limited to these, for example, assigning the time zone with a unit period of 30 minutes, etc. The present invention can be implemented by assigning a time zone.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the hot water operation, the floor heating operation, and the hot air heating operation are shown as a plurality of types of operation involving the supply of hot water of the present invention. The present invention can be applied to this kind of operation.

  In the present embodiment, the hot water filling time zone, the floor heating time zone, and the hot air heating time zone can be set and changed by operating the HA selection switch 80, the UP switch 70, and the DOWN switch 71. The time zone may be a fixed time set in advance.

  In the present embodiment, when an HA control signal is received in a time zone to which any operation is assigned, the operation is stopped when the operation to which the time zone is assigned is being executed. However, the operation may be continued even if the HA control signal is received.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a hot water supply system in which a remote control device for a heat source device of the present invention is used. The block diagram of the remote control apparatus shown in FIG. Explanatory drawing which showed the aspect of allocation of the time slot | zone with respect to the multiple types of driving | operation in a remote control device. The flowchart of the allocation process of the time slot | zone with respect to several types of driving | operation. The flowchart of the allocation process of the time slot | zone with respect to several types of driving | operation. The flowchart of the allocation process of the time slot | zone with respect to several types of driving | operation. The flowchart of the process which switches the operation | movement made into the object of control and monitoring by a time slot | zone. The flowchart of the control and monitoring process of hot water operation.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Remote control apparatus, 2 ... HA terminal, 10 ... Heat source machine, 20 ... Bathtub, 21 ... Floor heater, 24 ... Hot water room heater, 40 ... HA controller, 50 ... Telephone line, 60 ... Communication terminal, 100 ... Remote control Controller, 101 ... Heat source machine operation means, 102 ... Time zone allocation means, 103 ... Monitor signal transmission means, 104 ... Heat source machine communication circuit, 105 ... HA communication circuit, 106 ... Timekeeping means

Claims (4)

A heat source device operating means for remotely operating a heat source device that performs a plurality of types of operations involving the supply of heated hot water; a controller for a home automation (HA) system that communicates with a user's communication terminal via a network; Connected by a cable, and receives an HA control signal instructing switching between an operating state and a stopped state of a terminal device that is a driving instruction target, transmitted from the controller in response to a driving instruction signal received from the communication terminal. And a remote control device for a heat source device having one HA terminal for transmitting an HA monitor signal indicating whether the terminal device is in an operating state or a stopped state to the controller,
Timekeeping means,
A time zone allocating means for individually allocating different time zones for the plurality of types of operation,
When the time measured by the time measuring means belongs to any of the time zones, the heat source machine operating means is in a state where the operation to which the time zone to which the time keeping time is assigned is stopped, from the controller. A remote control device for a heat source machine, wherein when the HA control signal is received via an HA terminal, the heat source machine is caused to perform the operation.   When the time measured by the time measuring means belongs to one of the time zones and the operation to which the time zone to which the time measured belongs is stopped, the terminal device is in a stopped state. The HA monitor signal indicating is transmitted to the controller via the HA terminal, and when the operation is being performed, the HA monitor signal indicating that the terminal device is in an operating state is transmitted via the HA terminal. 2. The remote control device for a heat source apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising monitor signal transmission means for transmitting to the controller.   The remote control device for a heat source apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a time zone changing means for changing the time zone according to a user's operation.   The time zone allocating unit individually allocates different time zones for the plurality of types of operations within the unit period for each unit period set to 12 hours or less. The remote control device for a heat source machine according to any one of the preceding claims.

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