JP2014074520A - Equipment control system and method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce an error of setting due to troublesomeness on the manager side or misunderstanding of a manager, or a sense of uncertainty for a resident side.SOLUTION: An equipment control system comprises: a main setting machine 1; an individual setting machine 2; a control section 7 which invalidates a setting change operation by the individual setting machine 2 at a state that a main setting machine limited mode is selected, and validates the setting change operation by the individual setting machine 2 at a state that a non-main setting machine limited mode is selected; a setting storage section 9 which stores setting finally set in the non-main setting machine limited mode; a time measurement section 10 which measures elapsed time T from the final setting operation in the main setting machine limited mode; a regulation storage section 11 which stores regulation of a setting state determination method; and a setting operation section 12 which determines the setting state of equipment 4 according to the elapsed time T and the regulation of the setting state determination method when the main setting machine limited mode is switched to the non-main setting machine limited mode.

Description

  The present invention relates to an equipment control system and method for controlling equipment such as an air conditioner and lighting.

  Conventionally, an instrument that has a main setting machine used to operate a wide area in a building and an individual setting machine used to operate an individual area so that both setting machines can operate the same equipment. Is in practical use. For example, in the example of FIG. 5, all the equipment devices 4-1 and 4-2 provided in the individual zones 5-1 and 5-2 are start / stop signals from the main setting machine 1 provided in the central monitoring device 3. It is operated collectively according to. The administrator can also operate the equipment devices 4-1 and 4-2 in units of individual zones using the main setting machine 1. In addition, each of the equipment 4-1 and 4-2 in the individual zones 5-1 and 5-2 receives an on / off signal from the individual setting machines 2-1 and 2-2 provided on the wall near the entrance of the building. It is operated in units of individual zones accordingly.

  Then, a post-priority method is adopted in which equipment devices are set according to the latest operation without distinction between the main setting machine and the individual setting machine with respect to hardware facilities such as the main setting machine and the individual setting machine. 6A is a diagram showing an example of equipment operation in the main setting machine limited mode, FIG. 6B is a diagram showing an example of equipment operation in the individual setting machine limited mode, and FIG. 6C is in the post-priority mode. It is a figure which shows the example of equipment operation. In the main setting machine limited mode, for example, when operating the equipment 4-1 in the individual zone 5-1, only the operation from the main setting machine 1 is accepted. In the individual setting machine limited mode, only the operation from the individual setting machine 2-1 is accepted when attempting to operate the equipment device 4-1. In the post-priority mode, the equipment device 4-1 is set according to the latest operation.

  The post-priority method is particularly known to be used when, for example, a setting value from a higher-level device and a setting value from a wireless transmitter are input to an air conditioning facility (see Patent Document 1). In the post-priority method, since the setting based on the latest situation judgment by the setting person is adopted, in a building area where the situation changes from moment to moment, it is a simple but rational method.

  Instrumentation so that both the main setting machine and the individual setting machine can operate the same equipment means that if different settings are made for both, the setting of either one must be rejected. Don't be. In such setting conflicts, if both are set to the desired level, no serious situation will occur due to circumstances where the request is rejected. However, when there is a difference in priority, for example, when a setting based on a mandatory request with a high priority conflicts with a setting based on a request with a low priority, in the case of the post-priority method, a mandatory request with a high priority. There is a possibility that the setting based on is not maintained. In such a case, a serious situation can occur. The following are examples of settings based on mandatory requests with high priority and settings based on low priority requests.

[Settings based on high-priority mandatory requirements]
(A) From the viewpoint of safety and hygiene pipe filling, maintain the air-conditioning temperature and air volume on the comfortable side for a certain period of time. (B) From the viewpoint of safety and hygiene tube filling, the illumination intensity of the illumination is maintained on the high side for a certain period of time.
(C) From the viewpoint of responding to power demand, a certain time period is maintained on the side where power consumption is suppressed.
(D) From the viewpoint of complying with the revised Energy Conservation Law, the power consumption is maintained for a certain period.

[Setting based on low priority request]
(E) When serving important customers, maintain the air conditioning temperature and air volume in the reception room on the comfortable side.
(F) During work using physical properties that are easily affected by the environment, the temperature and air volume of the work area are maintained in an environment suitable for the work. In this case, the power consumption may be reduced.
(G) When carrying the luggage, the lighting of the passage where the scaffolding is likely to be dark is kept on.
(H) Maintain the air conditioning temperature and airflow on the energy-saving side when the residents feel that they will actively cooperate with energy-saving.

As long as the main setting machine and the individual setting machine are provided, setting conflict is unavoidable, but it is required to reduce the probability of occurrence of the above problem without losing the advantage of simple instrumentation as much as possible.
Concerning the above-mentioned setting conflict problem, a centralized control type air conditioning system that can arbitrarily set an operation item to be prohibited from being controlled from the main setting machine to the individual setting machine depending on the user, time, season, etc. Is known (see Patent Document 2).
There is also known an air conditioner remote control device and an air conditioner system that can execute valid / invalid setting of remote operation of an individual setting machine without separate parts such as a main setting machine (see Patent Document 3).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 09-303847 JP-A-10-148381 JP 2004-294029 A

  When the techniques disclosed in Patent Document 2 and Patent Document 3 are employed, there are the following problems. In other words, non-main setting machine limited mode that does not limit the equipment device setting change operation to the main setting machine → main setting machine only mode that limits the setting change operation of the equipment device to the main setting machine → non-main setting machine only mode Is set from the individual setting machine, for example, in the non-main setting machine limited mode from the individual setting machine, and in the main setting machine limited mode, the room temperature is set to 28 ° C. from the main setting machine. It is a problem whether it is appropriate to return the room temperature to 25 ° C. or to maintain it at 28 ° C. when the mode is further switched to the non-main setting machine limited mode.

  Determining whether to use the non-main setting machine only mode or the main setting machine only mode is a troublesome task for the administrator, and it is possible for the administrator to make a mistake when determining the setting state of the equipment. There is also sex. In addition, when there are multiple tubers, there is a possibility that the method of setting the state of equipment is different depending on the administrator, so the resident may be uncomfortable with the setting state of the equipment such as air conditioners and lighting. There is.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and when the mode switching of non-main setting machine limited mode → main setting machine limited mode → non-main setting machine limited mode is performed, It is an object of the present invention to provide an equipment control system and method that can reduce the setting error due to annoyance and misunderstanding of the manager, or the opacity for the resident (impression that the setting is appropriate for the implanter). To do.

  The facility device control system of the present invention is operable by a main setting operator and can be operated by a main setting machine installed so that a resident of the control target space cannot operate and a resident of the control target space. The setting change operation by the individual setting machine is invalidated when the main setting machine restriction mode is selected to limit the setting change operation of the individual setting machine and the equipment in the controlled space to the main setting machine. The setting change operation by the individual setting machine is enabled in the state where the non-main setting machine limited mode that does not limit the setting change operation of the equipment is not limited to the main setting machine, and the individual setting setting operation is effective. Control means for controlling the equipment according to the setting from the setting machine or the main setting machine; and setting storage means for storing the setting finally set by the individual setting machine in the non-main setting machine limited mode; Time measuring means for measuring the elapsed time T from the final setting operation of the main setting machine in the main setting machine limited mode, and the elapsed time T when the main setting machine limited mode is switched to the non-main setting machine limited mode. Prescription storage means for preliminarily storing the prescription of the setting state determination method to be executed in response, and the elapsed time T and the prescription of the setting state determination method when the main setting machine restriction mode is switched to the non-main setting machine restriction mode. And setting operation means for determining the setting state of the equipment according to the above.

Further, in one configuration example of the equipment control system of the present invention, the setting state determination method is defined only for the elapsed time T to be set to the standard state once the equipment is switched to the main setting machine limited mode. When it is less than the time T1 specified in advance for determining whether or not to switch, the setting state set in the immediately preceding main setting machine restriction mode is maintained, and the non-main setting machine restriction before the main setting machine restriction mode is maintained. It is a rule that the setting state finally set in the mode is discarded.
Further, in one configuration example of the equipment control system of the present invention, the setting state determination method is defined such that an elapsed time T is maintained and the equipment is forcedly buried when switching to the main setting machine limited mode. If it is not less than the time T2 specified in advance to determine whether or not to switch, the setting state finally set in the non-main setting machine limitation mode before the previous main setting machine limitation mode is restored, It is a rule that the setting state set in the setting machine limited mode is discarded.
Moreover, in one structural example of the equipment control system of the present invention, the setting state determination method is defined in advance as the elapsed time T is determined in order to determine whether or not the situation on the resident side has changed. In the case of T3 or more, it is an intermediate setting state between the setting state set in the previous main setting machine restriction mode and the setting state finally set in the non-main setting machine restriction mode before this main setting machine restriction mode. It is a rule to do.

In addition, one configuration example of the equipment control system of the present invention further includes switching operation means that is set so that the main setting operator can operate and the resident in the control target space cannot operate, The mode is switched by the setting operator operating the switching operation means.
Further, in the configuration example of the equipment control system of the present invention, the resident can further recognize that the setting change operation by the individual setting machine is invalid when the main setting machine limited mode is selected. Thus, the present invention is characterized by comprising presentation means for presenting information.

  Further, the equipment control method of the present invention limits the setting change operation of equipment in the control target space to a main setting machine that can be operated by the main setting operator and cannot be operated by a resident in the control target space. In the state where the limited mode is selected, the setting change operation by the individual setting machine that can be operated by the resident of the control target space is invalidated, and the setting change operation of the equipment is not limited to the main setting machine. In a state where the limited mode is selected, a switching step for enabling the setting change operation by the individual setting machine, and the equipment according to the setting from the individual setting machine or the main setting machine in which the setting change operation is valid A control step for controlling, a setting storage step for storing settings finally set by the individual setting machine in the non-main setting machine limited mode, and the main setting in the main setting machine limited mode. A time measurement step for measuring an elapsed time T from the last setting operation of the camera, and an elapsed time T and a setting state stored in advance in the specified storage means when the main setting machine limited mode is switched to the non-main setting machine limited mode. A setting operation step of determining a setting state of the facility device according to a rule of the determination method.

  According to the present invention, by providing the control means, the setting storage means, the time measurement means, the definition storage means, and the setting operation means, the non-main setting machine restriction mode → the main setting machine restriction mode → the non-main setting machine restriction mode. When the mode is switched, the equipment is set according to the elapsed time T from the final setting operation of the main setting machine in the main setting machine limited mode and the setting state determination method pre-stored in the setting storage means Since the state is determined, it is possible to reduce the troublesomeness on the side of the tube implanter, the setting error due to the misunderstanding of the manager, or the opacity on the resident side (impression that the setting is appropriate for the tuber).

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the equipment control system which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart explaining operation | movement of the equipment control system which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the equipment control system which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the equipment control system which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the operation range of a main setting machine and an individual setting machine. It is a figure which shows the example of the equipment operation in main setting machine limitation mode, individual setting machine limitation mode, and back priority mode.

[Principle of the Invention]
The inventor starts from the final setting operation in the main setting machine limited mode in the mode switching of the non-main setting machine limitation mode (individual setting machine limitation mode or post-priority mode) → main setting machine limitation mode → non-main setting machine limitation mode. I came up with a method of automatically determining how to return the setting state of the equipment according to the elapsed time. As a result, it is possible to reduce annoyance and misunderstanding on the side of the tuber, or opacity on the side of the resident (impression that the setting is appropriate for the tuber).

[First Embodiment]
When you want to set a standard state once that has been set to a random state by individual settings, such as resetting the set value at the start of morning air conditioning (simultaneous reset), or turning off lighting and air conditioning temporarily at the end of work (simultaneous OFF) After setting the standard condition in the main setting machine limited mode (for example, air conditioning and lighting are turned off at the end of work), the tuber immediately switches to the non-main setting machine limited mode to judge the resident (for example, the air conditioning of the remaining workers) And take action to leave it to lighting needs).

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the elapsed time from the final setting operation in the main setting machine limited mode is short (the time is enough to switch the mode after changing the setting, for example, less than 3 minutes), The setting state set in the setting machine only mode is maintained. The setting state finally set in the non-main setting machine limited mode is discarded.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the equipment control system according to the present embodiment. The facility equipment control system is operable by a main setting operator so that a resident in the control target space cannot operate, and a resident in the control target space can operate. The individual setting machine 2 installed, the switching operation unit 6 installed so that it can be operated by the resident of the main setting operator and cannot be operated by the resident in the control target space, and the switching operation unit 6 installed by the main setting operator. In the state where the main setting machine restriction mode is selected, the setting change operation by the individual setting machine 2 is invalidated, and the main setting operator operates the switching operation unit 6 to operate the non-main setting machine restriction mode ( In the state where the individual setting machine limited mode or the post-priority mode) is selected, the control unit 7 that enables the setting change operation by the individual setting machine 2 and the individual setting machine 2 when the main setting machine limited mode is selected. The setting change operation by A presentation unit 8 for presenting information so that the resident can recognize that it is effective, a setting storage unit 9 for storing settings finally set by the individual setting machine 2 in the non-main setting machine limited mode, A time measuring unit 10 that measures an elapsed time T from the final setting operation in the main setting machine limited mode, and is executed according to the elapsed time T when the main setting machine limited mode is switched to the non-main setting machine limited mode. A prescription storage unit 11 for preliminarily storing a prescription for the power setting state determination method, and equipment according to the elapsed time T and the prescription for the setting state determination method when the main setting machine restriction mode is switched to the non-main setting machine restriction mode. And a setting operation unit 12 for determining the setting state of the device 4.

The control unit 7, the setting storage unit 9, the time measurement unit 10, the regulation storage unit 11, and the setting operation unit 12 are provided, for example, in the central monitoring device 3 shown in FIG.
As a method of installing the main setting machine 1 and the switching operation unit 6 so that the resident of the control target space cannot operate, the resident entering the main setting machine 1 and the switching operation unit 6 is prohibited. There are methods such as installing in a central monitoring room or requiring a password to operate the main setting machine 1 and the switching operation unit 6.

  Next, operation | movement of the equipment control system of this Embodiment is demonstrated using FIG. Here, it is assumed that the switching operation unit 6 is operated by the administrator and the non-main setting machine limited mode is selected. When the non-main setting machine limited mode is selected (YES in step S1 in FIG. 2), the setting operation unit 12 checks the elapsed time T measured by the time measurement unit 10 (steps S2, S4, S6). Here, T = 0. For this reason, since all the determinations are NO in steps S2, S4, and S6, the process proceeds to step S8.

  When the individual setting machine 2 is operated by the resident in the state where the non-main setting machine limited mode is selected (YES in step S8), the control unit 7 performs the setting (for example, indoors) input from the individual setting machine 2 The equipment 4 (air conditioner in the present embodiment) is controlled according to the setting of setting the temperature to 25 ° C. (step S9). And the setting memory | storage part 9 memorize | stores the setting input from the individual setting machine 2 (step S10).

  In this way, for example, until the operation of the equipment control system is terminated by an instruction from the administrator (YES in step S11), or until the mode is switched to the main setting machine limited mode (YES in step S12), the processes in steps S8 to S10 are repeated. Executed. Since the stored contents of the setting storage unit 9 are updated every time the individual setting machine 2 is operated, the settings finally set by the individual setting machine 2 are always stored in the setting storage unit 9. Become.

  Next, when the switching operation unit 6 is operated by the administrator and the main setting machine limited mode is selected (YES in step S12), the control unit 7 disables the setting change operation by the individual setting machine 2. This is notified to the resident through the presentation unit 8 (step S13).

  When the main setting machine 1 is operated by the administrator (YES in step S14) in a state where the main setting machine restriction mode is selected, the control unit 7 performs setting (for example, room temperature) input from the main setting machine 1 The equipment 4 is controlled according to the setting of setting the temperature to 27 ° C. (step S15). Then, the time measuring unit 10 starts measuring the elapsed time T (step S16).

Thus, for example, until the operation of the equipment control system is completed by an instruction from the administrator (YES in step S17) or until the mode is switched to the non-main setting machine limited mode (YES in step S1), the processes in steps S14 to S16 are performed. Repeatedly executed.
In this repetition, when the main setting machine 1 is operated by the administrator and another setting change (for example, setting the room temperature to 28 ° C. is performed), the time measuring unit 10 is temporarily reset to the elapsed time T = 0. Then, the measurement of the elapsed time T is started again (step S16).

  Next, when the switching operation unit 6 is operated by the administrator and the non-main setting machine limited mode is selected (YES in step S1), the setting operation unit 12 is stored in advance in the elapsed time T and the regulation storage unit 11. The setting for the equipment 4 is determined according to the specified rules. In the present embodiment, the elapsed time T is a predetermined time T1 (for example, for determining whether the switching to the main setting machine limited mode is a switching only for temporarily setting the equipment 4 to the standard state). 3 minutes) (0 <T <T1), the setting state set in the immediately preceding main setting machine limitation mode is maintained, and finally in the non-main setting machine limitation mode before this main setting machine limitation mode. It is assumed that a rule for discarding the set setting state is stored in advance in the rule storage unit 11. That is, if the elapsed time T is greater than 0 and less than the time T1, it is determined that switching to the main setting machine limited mode is switching only for temporarily setting the facility device 4 to the standard state.

When the elapsed time T is, for example, 2 minutes 59 seconds and less than the time T1 (YES in step S2), the setting operation unit 12 sets the state of the equipment 4 in the previous main setting machine limited mode according to the rules of the rule storage unit 11. The set setting state (setting for setting the room temperature to 28 ° C.) is maintained (step S3), and the setting state (room temperature) finally set in the non-main setting machine limited mode before this main setting machine limited mode is set. Is set to 25 ° C.). In this way, when switching to the non-main setting machine limited mode, the setting state finally set by the main setting machine 1 is maintained, and the state is changed to a state where the setting change by the individual setting machine 2 is possible.
The operation (steps S8 to S10) in the state where the non-main setting machine limited mode is selected is as described above.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the mode switching of the non-main setting machine limited mode → the main setting machine limited mode → the non-main setting machine limited mode is performed, the final setting operation in the main setting machine limited mode is performed. If the elapsed time T from the time is less than the predetermined time T1, the setting state set in the main setting machine limited mode is maintained, so that the troublesomeness on the side of the implanter, the setting error due to the misunderstanding of the administrator, or It is possible to reduce the opacity for the resident (impression that the setting is appropriate for the embedder).

[Second Embodiment]
Even if it is limited time, such as time-limited air-conditioning setting value change with emphasis on energy saving corresponding to power demand, and time-limited air-conditioning setting value change with emphasis on comfort to comply with work environment regulations If the forced set value has to be maintained continuously, the tube burialr is forced to fill the forced set state in the main setting machine limited mode (for example, to keep the room temperature at about 28 ° C in order to emphasize energy saving during cooling). Immediately after switching to the non-main setting machine-limited mode, the resident's judgment (for example, judgment of the necessity of air conditioning or lighting of the remaining workers) is not taken. In other words, when there is no need for continuous maintenance, it is no longer necessary to regulate the setting on the resident side by the individual setting machine.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the elapsed time from the final setting operation in the main setting machine limited mode is a long time (a time that can be said that the tube-filled state has continued, for example, 3 minutes or more) Return to the setting state finally set in the non-main setting machine limited mode. The setting status set in the main setting machine only mode is discarded.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the equipment control system according to the present embodiment. The same components as those in FIG. The configuration of the equipment control system of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the regulations stored in the regulation storage unit 11a are different. In the present embodiment, the elapsed time T is a time T2 that is defined in advance to determine whether the switching to the main setting machine limited mode is a switching for maintaining the equipment device 4 in the forced pipe filling state. When T1 ≦ T2 (for example, 3 minutes) or more (T ≧ T2), the main setting machine is returned to the setting state finally set in the non-main setting machine restriction mode before the immediately preceding main setting machine restriction mode. It is assumed that a rule for discarding the setting state set in the limited mode is stored in advance in the rule storage unit 11a. In this case, if the elapsed time T is equal to or longer than the time T2, it is determined that the switching to the main setting machine limited mode is a switching for maintaining the equipment device 4 in a forced tube filling state.

  Next, operation | movement of the equipment control system of this Embodiment is demonstrated using FIG. Here, it is assumed that the switching operation unit 6 is operated by the administrator and the non-main setting machine limited mode is selected. The operation (steps S8 to S10 in FIG. 2) in the state where the non-main setting machine limited mode is selected is as described in the first embodiment.

  Next, when the switching operation unit 6 is operated by the administrator and the main setting machine limited mode is selected (YES in step S12), the control unit 7 disables the setting change operation by the individual setting machine 2. This is notified to the resident through the presentation unit 8 (step S13). The operation (steps S14 to S16) in a state where the main setting machine limited mode is selected is as described in the first embodiment.

Next, when the switching operation unit 6 is operated by the administrator and the non-main setting machine limited mode is selected (YES in step S1), the setting operation unit 12 is stored in advance in the elapsed time T and the regulation storage unit 11a. The setting for the equipment 4 is determined according to the specified rules.
When the elapsed time T is, for example, 3 minutes or more and the time T2 or more (YES in step S4), the setting operation unit 12 stores the state of the equipment 4 in the setting storage unit 9 in accordance with the rules of the rule storage unit 11a. Returning to (setting the room temperature to 25 ° C.) (step S5), the setting state set in the previous main setting machine limited mode is discarded. In this way, when switching to the non-main setting machine limited mode, the setting state finally set by the individual setting machine 2 is restored, and a state in which the setting can be changed by the individual setting machine 2 is entered.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the mode switching of the non-main setting machine limited mode → the main setting machine limited mode → the non-main setting machine limited mode is performed, the final setting operation in the main setting machine limited mode is performed. If the elapsed time T from the time is equal to or greater than the predetermined time T2, the setting state stored in the setting storage unit 9 is restored, so that the troublesomeness on the side of the implanter, the setting error due to the misunderstanding of the administrator, or the resident It is possible to reduce the feeling of opacity for the side (impression that the setting is appropriate for the place of the tube implanter).

[Third Embodiment]
In the second embodiment, when the elapsed time T is specially long, there is a possibility that the setting circumstances based on the resident's request have also changed. Judgment is difficult even if an expensive status detection function is used, so if it is left to the resident's judgment in an intermediate setting state, the possibility of making a complaint from the resident can be reduced, and the administrator set It can also be eased that it becomes an unnecessary state far from the buried state.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the elapsed time from the final setting operation in the main setting machine limited mode is a particularly long time (a time at which the resident's situation / situation can be changed, for example, 4 hours) In the case of the above, the setting state is set to an intermediate state between the setting state set in the main setting machine limited mode and the setting state finally set in the non-main setting limited mode.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the equipment control system according to the present embodiment. The same components as those in FIG. The configuration of the equipment control system of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the regulations stored in the regulation storage unit 11b are different. In the present embodiment, when the elapsed time T is equal to or longer than a predetermined time T3 (T1 ≦ T2 <T3, for example, 4 hours) in order to determine whether or not the situation on the resident side has changed (T ≧ T3), an intermediate setting state between the setting state set in the immediately preceding main setting machine restriction mode and the setting state finally set in the non-main setting machine restriction mode before this main setting machine restriction mode It is assumed that the rule is stored in advance in the rule storage unit 11b. In this case, if the elapsed time T is equal to or longer than the time T3, it is determined that the resident situation has changed.

  Next, operation | movement of the equipment control system of this Embodiment is demonstrated using FIG. Here, it is assumed that the switching operation unit 6 is operated by the administrator and the non-main setting machine limited mode is selected. The operation (steps S8 to S10 in FIG. 2) in the state where the non-main setting machine limited mode is selected is as described in the first embodiment.

  Next, when the switching operation unit 6 is operated by the administrator and the main setting machine limited mode is selected (YES in step S12), the control unit 7 disables the setting change operation by the individual setting machine 2. This is notified to the resident through the presentation unit 8 (step S13). The operation (steps S14 to S16) in a state where the main setting machine limited mode is selected is as described in the first embodiment.

Next, when the switching operation unit 6 is operated by the administrator and the non-main setting machine limited mode is selected (YES in step S1), the setting operation unit 12 is stored in advance in the elapsed time T and the regulation storage unit 11b. The setting for the equipment 4 is determined according to the specified rules.
When the elapsed time T is, for example, 4 hours or more and time T3 or more (YES in step S6), the setting operation unit 12 sets the state of the equipment 4 in the immediately preceding main setting machine limited mode according to the rules of the rule storage unit 11b. Set state (setting the room temperature to 28 ° C.) and a setting state (setting the room temperature to 25 ° C.) stored in the setting storage unit 9 (for example, the room temperature is 28 ° C. and 25 ° C.). (Set to 26.5 ° C., which is the average value) (step S7). Thus, when switching to the non-main setting machine limited mode, an intermediate setting state between the setting state set by the main setting machine 1 and the setting state finally set by the individual setting machine 2 is set. Transition to a state where settings can be changed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the mode switching of the non-main setting machine limited mode → the main setting machine limited mode → the non-main setting machine limited mode is performed, the final setting operation in the main setting machine limited mode is performed. When the elapsed time T from the time T3 is equal to or longer than a predetermined time T3, the setting state intermediate between the setting state set in the main setting machine limited mode and the setting state stored in the setting storage unit 9 is set. It is possible to reduce the annoyance on the part of the operator, the setting error due to the misunderstanding of the manager, or the opacity on the part of the resident (impression that the setting is appropriate for the tuber).

The setting operation unit 12 sets the setting value SP of the equipment 4 to change gradually over 100 minutes based on the measurement result that the time T3 has elapsed for M minutes as shown in the following equation. Good (step S7).
SP = {SP2 * M + SP1 * (100-M)} / 100 (1)
In Formula (1), SP1 is a setting value set in the main setting machine restriction mode, and SP2 is a setting value finally set in the non-main setting machine restriction mode and stored in the setting storage unit 9.

  Table 1 shows the relationship between the elapsed time T and the setting in the first to third embodiments.

  Needless to say, the first to third embodiments may be appropriately combined. In the first to third embodiments, the case where only the individual setting machine 2 is operated in the non-main setting machine limitation mode has been described. However, the non-main setting machine limitation mode is limited to the individual setting machine 2 only. In the non-main setting machine limited mode, it is also possible to perform the setting change operation from the main setting machine 1 in the non-main setting machine limiting mode, instead of the individual setting machine limiting mode that limits the setting change operation. In this case, the control unit 7 controls the equipment 4 according to the setting input from the main setting machine 1, but the setting input from the main setting machine 1 is not stored in the setting storage unit 9. The post-priority mode is as described above.

  The central monitoring device (the control unit 7, the setting storage unit 9, the time measurement unit 10, the regulation storage unit 11, and the setting operation unit 12) described in the first to third embodiments includes a CPU, a storage device, and an interface. It can be realized by a computer and a program for controlling these hardware resources. The CPU executes the processes described in the first to third embodiments in accordance with a program stored in the storage device.

  The present invention can be applied to a technique of operating equipment such as an air conditioner and lighting using a main setting machine and an individual setting machine.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Main setting machine, 2 ... Individual setting machine, 4 ... Equipment apparatus, 6 ... Switching operation part, 7 ... Control part, 8 ... Presentation part, 9 ... Setting memory | storage part, 10 ... Time measuring part, 11, 11a, 11b ... prescription memory | storage part, 12 ... setting operation part.

Claims (12)

A main setting machine that can be operated by a main setting operator and cannot be operated by a resident in the control target space;
An individual setting machine installed so that a resident of the controlled space can operate;
The setting change operation by the individual setting machine is invalidated and the setting change operation of the equipment is disabled in the state where the main setting machine restriction mode for limiting the setting change operation of the equipment in the control target space to the main setting machine is selected. In the state where the non-main setting machine limitation mode not limited to the main setting machine is selected, the setting change operation by the individual setting machine is enabled, and the setting from the individual setting machine or the main setting machine in which the setting change operation is valid Control means for controlling the equipment according to
Setting storage means for storing settings finally set by the individual setting machine in the non-main setting machine limited mode;
Time measuring means for measuring an elapsed time T from the final setting operation of the main setting machine in the main setting machine limited mode;
Prescription storage means for preliminarily storing the prescription of the setting state determination method to be executed in accordance with the elapsed time T when the main setting machine limited mode is switched from the main setting machine limited mode;
And a setting operation means for determining the setting state of the equipment according to the elapsed time T and the setting state determination method when switched from the main setting machine limitation mode to the non-main setting machine limitation mode. Features equipment control system. In the equipment control system according to claim 1,
The setting state determination method is defined as a time T1 that is defined in advance to determine whether the elapsed time T is a switch for only setting the equipment to the standard state once or not. If it is less than, the setting state set in the previous main setting machine restriction mode is maintained, and the setting state finally set in the non-main setting machine restriction mode before this main setting machine restriction mode is discarded. The equipment control system characterized by being. In the equipment control system according to claim 1 or 2,
The setting state determination method is defined in advance in order to determine whether or not the elapsed time T is a switch to maintain the equipment in a compulsory tube filling state when switching to the main setting machine limited mode. A rule that when the time is T2 or longer, the setting state finally set in the non-main setting machine limitation mode before the immediately preceding main setting machine limitation mode is restored and the setting state set in the main setting machine limitation mode is discarded. The equipment control system characterized by being. In the equipment control system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The provision of the setting state determination method is set in the previous main setting machine limited mode when the elapsed time T is equal to or more than a predetermined time T3 for judging whether or not the situation on the resident side has changed. The equipment control system is characterized in that the setting state is an intermediate setting state between the setting state and the setting state finally set in the non-main setting machine restriction mode prior to the main setting machine restriction mode. In the equipment control system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Furthermore, it is provided with a switching operation means that can be operated by the main setting operator, and is set so that a resident of the control target space cannot operate,
A facility equipment control system, wherein a mode is switched by a main setting operator operating the switching operation means. In the equipment control system of any one of Claims 1 thru | or 5,
Furthermore, it is provided with a presentation means for presenting information so that a resident can recognize that the setting change operation by the individual setting machine is invalid when the main setting machine limited mode is selected. Equipment control system. In the state where the main setting machine restriction mode is selected to restrict the setting change operation of the equipment in the control target space to the main setting machine that can be operated by the main setting operator and the resident of the control target space cannot operate, In a state where the setting change operation by the individual setting machine that can be operated by the resident of the target space is invalidated and the non-main setting machine limited mode that does not limit the setting change operation of the facility device to the main setting machine is selected, A switching step for enabling the setting change operation by the individual setting machine,
A control step for controlling the equipment according to a setting from the individual setting machine or the main setting machine in which a setting change operation is valid;
A setting storage step for storing settings finally set by the individual setting machine in the non-main setting machine limited mode;
A time measuring step of measuring an elapsed time T from the final setting operation of the main setting machine in the main setting machine limited mode;
Setting that determines the setting state of the equipment according to the elapsed time T and the setting state determining method pre-stored in the prescription storage means when the main setting machine limited mode is switched to the non-main setting machine limited mode An equipment control method comprising an operation step. In the equipment control method according to claim 7,
The setting state determination method is defined as a time T1 that is defined in advance to determine whether the elapsed time T is a switch for only setting the equipment to the standard state once or not. If it is less than, the setting state set in the previous main setting machine restriction mode is maintained, and the setting state finally set in the non-main setting machine restriction mode before this main setting machine restriction mode is discarded. The equipment control method characterized by the above-mentioned. In the equipment control method according to claim 7 or 8,
The setting state determination method is defined in advance in order to determine whether or not the elapsed time T is a switch to maintain the equipment in a compulsory tube filling state when switching to the main setting machine limited mode. A rule that when the time is T2 or longer, the setting state finally set in the non-main setting machine limitation mode before the immediately preceding main setting machine limitation mode is restored and the setting state set in the main setting machine limitation mode is discarded. The equipment control method characterized by the above-mentioned. In the equipment control method according to any one of claims 7 to 9,
The provision of the setting state determination method is set in the previous main setting machine limited mode when the elapsed time T is equal to or more than a predetermined time T3 for judging whether or not the situation on the resident side has changed. The equipment control method is characterized in that it is defined as an intermediate setting state between the setting state and the setting state finally set in the non-main setting machine restriction mode prior to the main setting machine restriction mode. In the equipment control method according to any one of claims 7 to 10,
In the switching step, the mode is switched in response to the main setting operator operating the switching operation means installed so that the main setting operator can operate and the resident of the control target space cannot operate. The equipment control method characterized by the above-mentioned. In the equipment control method according to any one of claims 7 to 11,
The facility further comprises a presentation step for presenting information so that a resident can recognize that the setting change operation by the individual setting machine is invalid when the main setting machine limited mode is selected. Device control method.

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