JP2015216768A - Communication device and distribution panel using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a communication device in which a part of an operation unit is configured to be difficult to be simply operated, and a distribution panel using the same.SOLUTION: A distribution panel 1 has a cabinet body 11 opened at the front surface thereof. The opening portion 14 of the front surface of the cabinet body 11 is covered by a lid which is freely detachably secured to the cabinet body 11. A first communication adaptor 7 has a case 70 mounted in the cabinet body 11, and operation buttons 781 to 788 provided to the front surface of the case 70. The operation button 781 is provided to be operable from the outside even under the state that the opening portion 14 of the cabinet body 11 is covered by the lid. The operation buttons 782 to 788 are provided so as to be incapable of being operated from the outside under the state that the opening portion 14 is covered by the lid and capable of being operated under the state that the lid is opened. In the case 70 is mounted a function part for performing operations corresponding to the operation buttons 781 to 788.

Description

  The present invention relates to a communication device and a distribution board using the communication device, and more particularly to a communication device that communicates with a device outside the distribution board and a distribution board using the communication device.

  Conventionally, in addition to the main breaker and multiple branch breakers, a distribution board has been proposed that houses multiple branch current sensors for measuring the current value supplied to the electrical equipment via the branch breaker for each branch breaker. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  In the distribution board of Patent Document 1, a measurement control unit that receives data from a plurality of branching current sensors is housed in a box of the distribution board. The measurement control unit includes an operation input unit for changing the setting of the branch breaker. The operation input unit is used to change various settings in the measurement control unit.

JP 2009-131010 A

  The measurement control unit described in Patent Literature 1 performs various settings such as setting of a branch breaker by operating an operation input unit provided on the surface of the body. A door is attached to the front of the cabinet that houses the main breaker, branch breaker, and measurement control unit. When the door is opened, the operation input section of the measurement control unit is the same as the handle of the main breaker or branch breaker. It is exposed and can be operated. Therefore, the operation input unit of the measurement control unit can be operated not only by the contractor who performs the electrical work of the distribution board but also by general consumers, and the setting of the measurement control unit is not intended or mischievous. There was a possibility that measurement was not performed correctly by changing it.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a communication device and a distribution board using the communication device, in which a part of the operation unit is not easily operated easily.

  The communication device of the present invention is attached to a distribution board including a cabinet body whose front surface is open and a lid that is attached to the cabinet body so as to cover an opening on the front surface of the cabinet body. The communication device includes a case, a first operation unit, a second operation unit, and a function unit. The case is housed in the cabinet body. The first operation portion is provided in the case so that the first operation portion can be operated from the outside in a state where the opening is covered with the lid. The second operation part is provided in the case so that it cannot be operated from the outside when the opening is covered with the lid, and can be operated when the lid is opened. The function unit is housed in the case and performs an operation according to the operation of the first operation unit and the second operation unit.

  The distribution board of the present invention includes a plurality of branch breakers, the communication device described above, and a distribution board cabinet. The plurality of branch breakers distribute power to each of a plurality of branch circuits provided in the consumer. The communication device communicates with an external device. The distribution board cabinet houses the plurality of branch breakers and the communication device.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the communication apparatus and distribution board which made it difficult to operate a part of operation part (a 1st operation part and a 2nd operation part) easily can be provided.

It is a schematic block diagram of the electricity distribution panel of Embodiment 1. It is a schematic block diagram of the state by which the inner cover of the electricity distribution panel of Embodiment 1 was closed. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a communication device according to a first embodiment. It is the front view which expanded the principal part of the communication apparatus of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is sectional drawing to which the principal part of the electricity distribution panel of Embodiment 1 was expanded. It is sectional drawing to which the principal part of the electricity distribution panel of Embodiment 1 was expanded. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of a display unit included in the communication device of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the web screen which the server function part with which the communication apparatus of Embodiment 2 is provided is provided. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of a display unit included in the communication device of Embodiment 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the web screen which the server function part with which the communication apparatus of Embodiment 2 is provided is provided. It is explanatory drawing of the web screen which the server function part with which the communication apparatus of Embodiment 2 is provided is provided.

(Embodiment 1)
A communication apparatus according to Embodiment 1 and a distribution board using the communication apparatus will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following Embodiments 1 and 2, the case where the distribution board 1 is used in a detached house is illustrated, but the distribution board 1 of Embodiments 1 and 2 is each dwelling unit, office, store, etc. of an apartment house. May be used. In the following, the top, bottom, left, and right (up, down, left, and right in FIG. 1) when the distribution board 1 is attached to the wall are the top, bottom, left, and right, and the direction perpendicular to the wall (the direction perpendicular to the paper surface in FIG. 1) is the front and back direction. However, it is not intended to limit the direction in which the distribution board 1 is attached.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the distribution board 1 of the present embodiment includes a distribution board cabinet 10, a main breaker 2, a plurality of branch breakers 3, a conductive bar (not shown), and a current measuring device ( And a measurement unit 6. In addition, the distribution board 1 of this embodiment includes a first communication adapter 7 (communication device), a second communication adapter 8, and a third communication adapter 9. In addition, the distribution board 1 of this embodiment should just be provided with the some branch breaker 3, the 1st communication adapter 7, and the cabinet 10 for distribution boards as the minimum structure. Therefore, whether or not the distribution board 1 of the present embodiment includes a current measuring instrument (not shown), the measurement unit 6, the second communication adapter 8, and the third communication adapter 9 is arbitrary.

  The distribution board cabinet 10 includes a cabinet body 11. The cabinet body 11 is formed in a box shape with an open front surface. The cabinet body 11 is used by being attached to a wall of a house. The cabinet body 11 has a space for accommodating at least the main breaker 2, the plurality of branch breakers 3, the conductive bar, and the current measuring instrument. Moreover, in the distribution board 1 of this embodiment, the cabinet main body 11 also has a space for housing the measurement unit 6, the first communication adapter 7, the second communication adapter 8, and the third communication adapter 9. .

  Further, a window hole 12 penetrating in the front-rear direction is provided on the rear surface of the cabinet body 11, and wiring can be drawn into the cabinet body 11 from the back of the wall through the window hole 12.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an inner lid 16 that closes the opening 14 on the front surface of the cabinet body 11 is attached to the cabinet body 11. The inner lid 16 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin and is formed in a rectangular frame shape having substantially the entire rear surface opened, and is attached to the cabinet body 11 so as to cover the front end portion of the side wall of the cabinet body 11. A rectangular window hole 161 is formed on the front surface of the inner lid 16. A plurality of (four in this embodiment) lid plates 162 to 165 are detachably attached to the inner lid 16 so as to close the window holes 161. The four lid plates 162 to 165 are set to have the vertical dimension substantially the same as the opening dimension of the window hole 161 in the vertical direction, and are attached to the inner lid 16 so as to be aligned in the horizontal direction. By attaching the inner lid 16 in which the window hole 161 is closed with the lid plates 162 to 165 to the front side of the cabinet body 11, the opening 14 of the cabinet body 11 is covered with the inner lid 16. That is, the inner lid 16 and the lid plates 162 to 165 attached to the inner lid 16 constitute a lid that covers the opening 14 on the front surface of the cabinet body 11. The distribution board cabinet 10 includes a cabinet body 11 and an inner lid 16 to which lid plates 162 to 165 are attached. Note that the inner lid 16 and at least one of the lid plates 162 to 165 may be integrally formed.

  The cover plate 162 located at the left end in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner cover 16 so as to cover the front surfaces of the first communication adapter 7, the second communication adapter 8, and the third communication adapter 9. The cover plate 162 is provided with through holes 1621 and 1622 for exposing a part of the first communication adapter 7. In this embodiment, the display unit 771 is exposed from the upper through hole 1621, and the lower side is exposed. The operation button 781 is exposed from the through hole 1622.

  The lid plate 163 located second from the left end in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner lid 16 so as to cover the storage space to which the primary interconnection breaker is attached inside the cabinet body 11.

  A lid plate 164 located third from the left end in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner lid 16 so as to cover the front surface of the main breaker 2. Through the hole 1641 of the cover plate 164, the handle of the main breaker 2 is exposed to the front side.

  The lid plate 165 located at the right end in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner lid 16 so as to cover the front surfaces of the plurality of branch breakers 3 and the secondary interconnection breaker 100. The plurality of branch breakers 3 are arranged in two upper and lower rows in the storage space on the right side of the cabinet body 11. The cover plate 165 is provided with a window hole 1651 for exposing the handle of the branch breaker 3 arranged on the upper side, and a window hole 1652 for exposing the handle of the branch breaker 3 and the secondary interconnection breaker 100 arranged on the lower side. Yes.

  Moreover, an outer lid (not shown) is attached to the cabinet body 11 so as to cover the front surfaces of the inner lid 16 and the lid plates 162 to 165. The outer lid is attached to the cabinet body 11 so as to be openable and closable via a hinge mechanism provided at the upper part of the cabinet body 11. In the state where the outer lid is opened, the front surfaces of the inner lid 16 and the lid plates 162 to 165 are exposed as shown in FIG. 2, and the display content of the display unit 771 can be visually checked, and the operation button 781 can be operated. Become. Further, when the outer lid is opened, the handles of the main breaker 2, the branch breaker 3, and the secondary interconnection breaker 100 can be operated. The cabinet body 11 may be in a state where the outer lid is not attached and the inner lid 16 is exposed.

  The main breaker 2 includes a primary side terminal 21 and a secondary side terminal (not shown). The main breaker 2 is attached to the lower left side when viewed from the center of the cabinet body 11. A single-phase three-wire lead-in line (not shown) of a system power supply (commercial power supply) is electrically connected to the primary side terminal 21. A conductive bar is electrically connected to the secondary terminal. The conductive bar is formed in a long plate shape that is long in the left-right direction by a conductive member. Since the distribution board 1 of the present embodiment assumes a single-phase three-wire system as a distribution system, the neutral pole (N phase), the first voltage pole (L1 phase), and the second voltage pole ( 3 conductive bars for the (L2 phase). These three conductive bars are arranged on the right side of the main breaker 2 and are fixed to the cabinet body 11.

  Each branch breaker 3 is divided into an upper side and a lower side of a conductive bar (not shown) of a neutral electrode, each of which is plural (in the example of FIG. 1, 11 on the upper side and 11 on the lower side) It is arranged to line up. Each branch breaker 3 includes a primary side terminal (not shown) and a secondary side terminal (not shown). A conductive bar is electrically connected to the primary side terminal. In addition, each of a plurality of branch electric circuits (not shown) is connected to the secondary side terminal. One or more devices such as lighting equipment and hot water supply equipment, and wiring equipment such as outlets and wall switches are connected to the branch electric circuit connected to the secondary terminal of each branch breaker 3 as a load.

  When each branch breaker 3 is attached to the cabinet body 11, the primary side terminal is electrically connected to the conductive bar. In the distribution board 1 of the present embodiment, the branch breaker 3 is electrically connected to the neutral electrode and the first voltage electrode when attached to the upper side of the conductive bar, and is neutral when attached to the lower side. Electrically connected to the pole and the second voltage pole.

  The current measuring instrument (not shown) is configured to individually measure a current (hereinafter referred to as “load current”) flowing through a branch circuit connected to each branch breaker 3.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the measurement unit 6 is attached to the lower side of the main breaker 2 and is electrically connected to the current measuring instrument. The measuring unit 6 measures the line voltage (between L1-N phase, between L2-N phase, between L1-L2 phases) of a single-phase three-wire distribution line composed of three conductive bars, and obtains data of the line voltage. It has a function of outputting to a current measuring instrument as a voltage signal.

  In addition, the current measuring instrument of the present embodiment has a function of individually calculating the instantaneous power in the branch circuit connected to each branch breaker 3, but it is not necessary to have a function of calculating the instantaneous power. What is necessary is just to have the function to measure the electric current which flows into each of at least some branch electric circuit. When the current measuring instrument of the present embodiment has only a function of measuring current, the measuring unit 6 uses the current value measured by the current measuring instrument and the line voltage of the distribution path to What is necessary is just to calculate the instantaneous power in the branch circuit.

  In the distribution board 1 of the present embodiment, the measurement unit 6 is connected to the secondary terminal of any branch breaker 3, and power is supplied via this branch breaker 3. The measurement unit 6 is also electrically connected to the first communication adapter 7. Then, the measurement unit 6 outputs measurement data of instantaneous power in each branch electric circuit to the first communication adapter 7 and supplies power for power supply to the first communication adapter 7. The measurement unit 6 may be configured to receive power supply for power supply directly from the conductive bar.

  By the way, in the distribution board 1 of this embodiment, in addition to the plurality of branch breakers 3, the secondary interconnection breaker 100 is electrically connected to the conductive bar. Secondary interconnection breaker 100 is electrically connected to a first distributed power source (not shown) that does not allow reverse power flow to the power system. Examples of the first distributed power source include a fuel cell (not shown), a gas power generation device (not shown), and a power storage device. In addition, it is arbitrary whether the electricity distribution panel 1 of this embodiment is provided with the secondary interconnection breaker 100. FIG.

  Moreover, the distribution board 1 of this embodiment has a space in which a primary interconnection breaker (not shown) is attached on the left side of the main breaker 2 in the cabinet body 11. As shown in FIG. 1, a support base 13 for attaching a primary interconnection breaker is attached to the cabinet body 11 in this space. When the distribution board 1 includes a primary interconnection breaker, the primary interconnection breaker is attached to the support base 13. The primary interconnection breaker is electrically connected to a second distributed power source (not shown) that allows reverse power flow to the power system. Examples of the second distributed power source include a solar power generation device.

  The first communication adapter 7 has a function of communicating with the controller 300 installed outside the distribution board 1. Further, the first communication adapter 7 has a function of communicating with the client terminal 400 and the server device 800 equipped with a web browser via the network 200.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the first communication adapter 7. The first communication adapter 7 includes an arithmetic processing unit 700 (functional unit), a first communication unit 710, a second communication unit 711, an operation input unit 720, a display control unit 730, a storage unit 740, and a display unit. 771, a light emitting display portion 772, and operation buttons 781 to 788 are provided.

  Further, the first communication adapter 7 includes a case 70 that houses the arithmetic processing unit 700, the first communication unit 710, the second communication unit 711, the operation input unit 720, the display control unit 730, and the storage unit 740. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, on the front surface of the case 70, a display unit 771 for displaying an operation state and setting contents, a plurality of light emitting display units 772, and a plurality of operation buttons 781 to 788. And are arranged.

  The display unit 771 includes, for example, a two-digit 7-segment display, and displays information such as an operation state and setting contents using at least one of letters, numbers, and symbols.

  A plurality of (for example, four in this embodiment) light-emitting display units 772 use light-emitting diodes as light sources, and perform operation display in each state such as lighting, extinguishing, and blinking.

  The operation buttons 781 to 788 are used to perform various operations. When the operation buttons 781 to 788 are operated, a signal corresponding to the operation is input from the operation input unit 720 to the arithmetic processing unit 700.

  The first communication adapter 7 of this embodiment includes an operation button 781 as a first operation unit. The operation button 781 is an operation button operated to set the operation mode and setting contents of the first communication adapter 7.

  Further, the first communication adapter 7 of this embodiment includes seven operation buttons 782 to 788 as the second operation unit. Of the operation buttons 782 to 788, the four operation buttons 782 to 785 on the upper side are operation buttons for scrolling items (items displayed on the display unit 771, items to be set, and the like). Of the two operation buttons 782 and 783 in the top row, the left operation button 782 is a fast-reverse operation button, and the right operation button 783 is a fast-forward operation button. Of the operation buttons 784 and 785 in the second row from the top, the left operation button 784 is an operation button for returning operation, and the right operation button 785 is an operation button for feeding operation. Further, the operation buttons 786 and 787 in the third column from the top are operation buttons operated to change the setting contents. When the setting content is a numerical value, the left operation button 786 is an operation button operated to increase the setting value, and the right operation button 787 is an operation button operated to decrease the setting value. The operation button 788 in the lower left is an operation button operated to confirm the setting contents.

  Here, the light emitting display portion 772 and the operation buttons 782 to 788 as the second operation portions are provided in a portion covered with the inner lid 16 and the lid plate 162 on the front surface of the case 70. Therefore, in a state where the lid made of the inner lid 16 and the lid plates 162 to 165 is attached to the cabinet body 11, the light emitting display portion 772 and the operation buttons 782 to 788 are covered with the lid made of the inner lid 16 and the lid plates 162 to 165. It has been broken.

  On the other hand, the display unit 771 is provided at a portion corresponding to the through hole 1621 of the cover plate 162 on the front surface of the case 70, and the operation button 781 as the first operation unit is provided on the front surface of the case 70. It is provided in the part corresponding to. Accordingly, even when the opening on the front surface of the cabinet body 11 is covered with the inner lid 16 and the lid plates 162 to 165, the display portion 771 is exposed from the through hole 1621, and the operation button 781 is exposed from the through hole 1622.

  Therefore, in the state where the opening 14 on the front surface of the cabinet body 11 is covered with the lid made of the inner lid 16 and the lid plates 162 to 165, the operation buttons 781 can be operated from the outside, but the operation buttons 782 to 788 are It is configured so that it cannot be operated from the outside. In the state where the opening 14 is covered with the lid, the display portion 771 is visible from the outside, but the light emitting display portion 772 is not visible from the outside.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the operation button 781 has a protruding amount t1 from the front surface of the case 70 that is smaller than the distance from the front surface of the case 70 to the opening portion on the rear side of the through hole 1622. It is configured. On the front surface of the case 70, a conical inclined surface 1623 is formed around the through-hole 1622, and the operation button 781 is further located on the rear side (lower side in FIG. 5) of the through-hole 1622. Located behind. Therefore, the possibility that the operation button 781 is operated unintentionally by touching the operation button 781 is reduced. As shown in FIG. 6, the operation button 781 has a protrusion amount t2 from the front surface of the case 70 larger than the distance from the front surface of the case 70 to the opening portion on the front side (upper side in FIG. 6) of the through hole 1622. You may be comprised so that it may become. In this case, since the operation button 781 protrudes forward from the opening portion on the front side of the through hole 1622, the operation button 781 can be easily operated by hand without using a tool such as a screwdriver. In this embodiment, the operation button 781 is exposed from the through hole 1622 of the lid plate 162. However, the operation button 781 is not exposed to the front side, and a push button (not shown) provided on the lid plate 162 is used. When the button is pressed, the operation button 781 may be pressed behind the push button.

  The first communication unit 710 communicates with a client terminal 400 (for example, a personal computer, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or the like) or a server device 800 via a network 200 such as the Internet.

  The communication method of the first communication unit 710 is, for example, a specific low-power radio station in the 920 MHz band (a radio station that does not require a license), a communication method that conforms to the IEEE 802.15.1 standard, or the IEEE 802.15.4 standard. A communication method conforming to the above may be used. The communication protocol of the first communication unit 710 may be Ethernet (registered trademark), for example. The first communication adapter 7 of the present embodiment is configured to perform wireless communication using radio waves as a medium. However, both wireless communication and wired communication (for example, wired LAN (Local Area Network)) are communicated. It may be configured to be able to perform.

  The 2nd communication part 711 is installed in a consumer (facility), and has a function which communicates between the controllers 300 which manage the energy supply and demand in a consumer. The controller 300 is a controller for HEMS (Home Energy Management System), for example, and is configured to monitor or control a device (not shown) corresponding to the HEMS. The device corresponding to HEMS should just be a management object required in order to grasp | ascertain the supply and demand of energy. Examples of such devices include appliances that use energy such as lighting equipment and air conditioners, and electric vehicles such as lighting devices, solar power generation devices, devices that create energy such as fuel cells, power storage devices, and electric vehicles. Including devices that store energy. In addition, the apparatus corresponding to HEMS is not limited to said apparatus. The first communication adapter 7 may have the function of the controller 300. In this case, the 1st communication adapter 7 which has a controller function manages the supply-and-demand of energy in a consumer, and monitors or controls the apparatus corresponding to HEMS.

  The communication method of the second communication unit 711 is, for example, a specific low-power radio station in the 920 MHz band (a radio station that does not require a license), a communication method that conforms to the IEEE 802.15.1 standard, or the IEEE 802.15.4 standard. A communication method conforming to the above may be used. Note that the communication method of the second communication unit 711 is not limited to the wireless communication method, and may be a wired communication method such as a wired LAN (Local Area Network), or a combination of both the wireless communication method and the wired communication method. .

  The operation input unit 720 inputs a signal corresponding to the operation of the operation buttons 781 to 788 to the arithmetic processing unit 700.

  The display control unit 730 controls operations of the display unit 771 and the light emitting display unit 772 in accordance with a control signal from the arithmetic processing unit 700.

  The storage unit 740 includes an electrically rewritable memory such as an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory) or a ROM (Read Only Memory). The storage unit 740 stores, for example, software executed by the arithmetic processing unit 700, circuit information of a branch circuit that is a measurement target of the amount of power used, setting contents set using the client terminal 400, and the like.

  The arithmetic processing unit 700 (functional unit) includes a microcomputer that executes software stored in the storage unit 740. The arithmetic processing unit 700 realizes various functions (for example, the server function unit 701) by executing a program, and performs operations according to operations of the operation buttons 781 to 788. The server function unit 701 is realized by the arithmetic function of the arithmetic processing unit 700 and provides the client terminal 400 with a web screen in response to a request from a web browser installed in the client terminal 400.

  The first communication adapter 7 has a calculation unit (not shown) for calculating measurement data output from the measurement unit 6 and the current measuring device, respectively, and results of calculation (for example, results of integrating instantaneous power over a predetermined time) Etc.) to the controller 300.

  The 1st communication adapter 7 is attached to the cabinet main body 11 so that it may become the 2nd communication adapter 8, the 1st communication adapter 7, and the 3rd communication adapter 9 in order from the top in the electricity distribution panel 1. The second communication adapter 8, the first communication adapter 7, and the third communication adapter 9 are attached to the left side when viewed from the center of the cabinet body 11 and are close to the left side surface of the distribution board cabinet 10. Has been placed. That is, the first communication adapter 7 is disposed on the left side of the main breaker 2 and the measurement unit 6.

  The second communication adapter 8 is mechanically coupled to and electrically connected to the first communication adapter 7. In the distribution board 1 of the present embodiment, the first communication adapter 7 and the second communication adapter 8 are connected by a board-to-board connection with a part of each of the first communication adapter 7 and the second communication adapter 8 overlapping in the front-rear direction. .

  The second communication adapter 8 has a function of communicating with a power meter (not shown). The power meter is a so-called smart meter that measures the amount of power used by consumers and enables remote meter reading by communicating with a concentrator (not shown) connected to the distribution line. Is configured to do. Further, the power meter can transmit a measured value (amount of power used), request information, and the like to the second communication adapter 8 by communicating with the second communication adapter 8. The request information is a request for suppressing consumption of power transmitted from a server operated by a power supply company or the like to a consumer.

  The communication method between the second communication adapter 8 and the power meter is wireless communication such as a specific low power wireless station (wireless station that does not require a license) in the 920 MHz band, for example. Note that the communication method between the second communication adapter 8 and the power meter may be wired communication such as wired LAN or power line communication (PLC).

  Here, the second communication adapter 8 is preferably configured to transmit the measured value received from the power meter to the first communication adapter 7. In this case, a controller (not shown) that communicates with the first communication adapter 7 may be configured to control the device using the measured value. In this configuration, the controller can monitor or control the device based on the measured value transmitted from the power meter.

  The third communication adapter 9 is mechanically coupled to and electrically connected to the first communication adapter 7. In the distribution board 1 of the present embodiment, the first communication adapter 7 and the third communication adapter 9 are connected by a board-to-board connection with a part of each of the first communication adapter 7 and the third communication adapter 9 overlapping in the front-rear direction. .

  The third communication adapter 9 communicates with at least one of a solar power generation device (not shown), a power storage device (not shown), and a power conversion device (not shown) electrically connected to the electric vehicle. It has a function to do. In addition to power conversion for performing unidirectional charging from the distribution board 1 side to the electric vehicle, the power conversion device performs bidirectional power conversion for both charging and discharging of the storage battery of the electric vehicle. The structure used may be sufficient. The third communication adapter 9 has a communication function with at least one of a gas meter (not shown) and a water meter (not shown). Gas meters and water meters output pulse signals according to the amount used. The 3rd communication adapter 9 receives a pulse signal from a gas meter or a water meter, and converts it into the amount of use using the conversion value (conversion rate) of the amount of use per pulse determined beforehand.

  The communication method between the third communication adapter 9 and the solar power generation device, the power storage device, and the power conversion device is, for example, wired communication such as RS-485. Note that the third communication adapter 9 may be capable of communicating with, for example, a hot water storage type hot water supply device having a heat pump type heat source. The communication method between the third communication adapter 9 and the gas meter or water meter is wired communication. However, the communication method between the third communication adapter 9, the gas meter, and the water meter is not limited to wired communication, and may be wireless communication.

  In the distribution board 1 of the present embodiment, the third communication adapter 9 has the two communication functions described above, but may be configured by two adapters having the respective communication functions individually.

  Next, the operation of the first communication adapter 7 will be described.

  The arithmetic processing unit 700 controls the display control unit 730 to turn off the display of the display unit 771 in a state where the arithmetic processing unit 700 is operating normally or an operation using the operation buttons 781 to 788 is not performed.

  In addition, when an error (for example, a communication error with the measurement unit 6) occurs, the arithmetic processing unit 700 controls the display control unit 730 to display an error code indicating the content of the error on the display unit 771. The error code is represented by, for example, a letter “F” and a two-digit number. Since the display unit 771 is composed of a 2-digit 7-segment display, the display control unit 730 alternately displays the letter “F” and a 2-digit number at predetermined time intervals when displaying an error code. Let Since the display content of the display unit 771 is visible through the through-hole 1621 of the lid plate 162, the resident of the house as a consumer can check the display content of the display unit 771 by opening the outer lid. .

  When a plurality of types of errors occur, the arithmetic processing unit 700 controls the display control unit 730 and causes the display unit 771 to display a plurality of error codes in order at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 1 second). From the display content of the display unit 771, it can be confirmed that a plurality of types of errors have occurred. When a plurality of types of errors occur, the display unit 771 displays a plurality of types of error codes in a predetermined order (for example, an order according to the importance of the error that has occurred). If desired, the operation button 781 may be operated. When the operation button 781 is operated, the arithmetic processing unit 700 controls the display control unit 730 based on a signal input from the operation input unit 720 in accordance with the operation of the operation button 781, and is displayed on the display unit 771. Switch the error code. Accordingly, the error code displayed on the display unit 771 can be switched every time the operation button 781 is operated.

  Next, an operation when a contractor who performs electrical work checks the status of an error that has occurred in the distribution board 1 will be described.

  When the lid including the inner lid 16 and the lid plates 162 to 165 is closed, the operation buttons 782 to 788 are hidden behind the lid, and cannot be operated by general consumers (residents of the house). ing. The contractor first removes the outer lid from the cabinet body 11, and then removes the inner lid 16 and the lid plates 162 to 165 to expose the inner unit housed in the cabinet body 11. At this time, the operation buttons 782 to 788 and the light emitting display portion 772 provided on the front surface of the first communication adapter 7 are also exposed, and the operation buttons 781 to 788 are operable.

  When the contractor operates any of the operation buttons 782 to 788 in a state where the error code is displayed on the display unit 771, the arithmetic processing unit 700 performs the reference mode according to the signal input from the operation input unit 720. Switch to When the operation buttons 782 to 785 for the scroll operation are operated in the reference mode, the arithmetic processing unit 700 switches the items to be displayed according to the signal input from the operation input unit 720 and controls the display control unit 730 to control the display control unit 730. The selected item is displayed on the display unit 771. When the operation button 788 for the confirmation operation is operated in a state where a desired item is displayed on the display unit 771, the arithmetic processing unit 700 controls the display control unit 730, for example, for this item. Are displayed on the display unit 771. Thereby, the contractor can confirm the current setting state for various items of the distribution board 1.

  Next, an operation when the first communication adapter 7 performs software update in cooperation with the server device 800 in response to a predetermined operation using the operation button 781 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a display example displayed on the display unit 771 in a series of processes linked to the server device 800. The display unit 771 is a two-digit 7-segment display. In FIG. 7, a segment whose outline is illustrated by a dotted line indicates a segment that is not lit, a contour that is illustrated by a solid line, and a segment that is hatched on the inside indicates a segment that is lit.

  The arithmetic processing unit 700 of the first communication adapter 7 controls the display control unit 730 to turn off the display of the display unit 771 during normal operation (state S1 in FIG. 7). Further, the arithmetic processing unit 700 of the first communication adapter 7 controls the display control unit 730 to display an error code on the display unit 771 when any abnormality has occurred. The display control unit 730 alternately displays a state where the character “F” is displayed on the display unit 771 (state S2 in FIG. 7) and a state where a two-digit number is displayed on the display unit 771 at predetermined time intervals. By switching, the error code is displayed.

  When a consumer (resident of a house) performs a predetermined operation using the operation button 781 in a state where the outer lid is opened and the front surfaces of the inner lid 16 and the lid plates 162 to 165 are exposed, the arithmetic processing unit 700 Based on the signal input from the operation input unit 720, the cooperative operation with the server device 800 is started. Here, the predetermined operation using the operation button 781 is, for example, an operation of continuously pressing the operation button 781 for a predetermined operation time (for example, 2 seconds) (hereinafter referred to as a long press operation). The operation may be performed by pressing the operation button 781 a plurality of times within the time.

  When the arithmetic processing unit 700 starts a cooperative operation with the server device 800, the arithmetic processing unit 700 controls the first communication unit 710 to access the server device 800 via the network 200. The first communication adapter 7 normally accesses the server device 800 at a constant polling cycle (for example, 8 hours), but when a signal corresponding to the long press operation of the operation button 78l is input from the operation input unit 720, polling is performed. The cycle is shortened to a cycle shorter than normal (for example, about 10 seconds). Note that when the operation button 78l is pressed for a long time, the arithmetic processing unit 700 does not necessarily shorten the polling cycle. When the operation button 781 is pressed for a long time, the arithmetic processing unit 700 immediately accesses the server device 800. May be configured. Thus, when a long press operation is performed using the operation button 781, the arithmetic processing unit 700 immediately accesses the server device 800 and there is software (for example, firmware) that can be updated with respect to the server device 800. Check whether or not.

  While waiting for a response from server device 800, arithmetic processing unit 700 controls display control unit 730 to display a symbol (graphic) indicating that communication with server device 800 is being performed on display unit 771. . Here, the display control unit 730 is in communication with the server device 800 by alternately displaying the symbol of the state S3 and the symbol of the state S4 in FIG. indicate.

  In response to access from the first communication adapter 7, the server device 800 determines whether there is an update program for the software incorporated in the first communication adapter 7. A software update notification is transmitted to the communication adapter 7. When the first communication unit 710 of the first communication adapter 7 receives the update notification from the server device 800, the arithmetic processing unit 700 controls the display control unit 730 to blink “UP” on the display unit 771. (State S5 in FIG. 7).

  The consumer who has operated the operation button 781 for a long time can confirm that there is software that can be updated from the characters “UP” blinking on the display unit 771.

  When the customer wants to update the software, the user presses the operation button 781 for a long time within a predetermined time (for example, within 1 minute) after the characters “UP” are displayed on the display unit 771. Arithmetic processing unit 700, when a signal corresponding to a long press operation of operation button 781 is input from operation input unit 720 within a predetermined time from display of “UP” on display unit 771, generates a signal for accepting software update. The first communication unit 710 transmits to the server device 800. When the server device 800 receives a signal for accepting a software update from the first communication adapter 7, the server device 800 transmits a software update program to the first communication adapter 7. In the first communication adapter 7, when the first communication unit 710 receives the update program transmitted from the server device 800, it performs software update processing. During the software update process, the arithmetic processing unit 700 controls the display control unit 730 to alternately display the symbol of the state S6 and the symbol of the state S7 in FIG. Display that the software is being updated. When the software update is completed, the arithmetic processing unit 700 controls the display control unit 730 to turn off the display unit 771. In addition, the arithmetic processing unit 700 returns the polling cycle to the normal cycle, and ends the cooperative operation with the server device 800.

  On the other hand, if the consumer decides not to update the software in a state where the characters “UP” are displayed blinking on the display unit 771, the consumer does not have to operate the operation button 781. The arithmetic processing unit 700 determines that the software is not updated unless a signal is input from the operation input unit 720 within a predetermined time after displaying the characters “UP” on the display unit 771, and is displayed by the display control unit 730. The part 771 is turned off (state S8 in FIG. 7). In addition, the arithmetic processing unit 700 returns the polling cycle to the normal cycle, and ends the cooperative operation with the server device 800.

  Further, when the server apparatus 800 is accessed from the first communication adapter 7 and there is no software update program, the server apparatus 800 notifies the accessed first communication adapter 7 of the absence of the update program. Send a signal. When the first communication unit 710 of the first communication adapter 7 receives a signal notifying the absence of the update program from the server device 800, the arithmetic processing unit 700 controls the display control unit 730 to turn off the display unit 771. . Since the display unit 771 is turned off, the consumer who has operated the operation button 781 for a long time can confirm that the update of the software incorporated in the first communication adapter 7 is unnecessary. In addition, the arithmetic processing unit 700 returns the polling cycle to the normal cycle, and ends the cooperative operation with the server device 800.

  Note that the first communication adapter 7 of the present embodiment accesses the server device 800 at a predetermined polling cycle, and the server device 800 determines whether or not there is an update program even during access at the predetermined polling cycle. The result is notified to the first communication adapter 7.

  In addition, the first communication adapter 7 of this embodiment downloads a software update program from the server device 800 by accessing the server device 800, but receives a new service from the server device 800. May be.

  When a consumer performs a predetermined operation (for example, a long press operation) using the operation button 781, the first communication adapter 7 accesses the server device 800 via the network 200. When accessed from the first communication adapter 7, the server device 800 determines whether there is a new service available to the first communication adapter 7, and if there is a new service, the first communication adapter 7 A signal notifying that the new service is available is transmitted to the adapter 7. When the first communication unit 710 of the first communication adapter 7 receives a signal notifying that the new service is available from the server device 800, the arithmetic processing unit 700 controls the display control unit 730 to use the new service. The display unit 771 displays a display asking the customer whether or not to do so. The consumer who has operated the operation button 781 for a long time confirms from the display content of the display unit 771 that there is a newly available service.

  When a customer wants to use a new service provided by the server device 800, the user presses the operation button 781 for a long time within a predetermined time after the display unit 771 displays that a service that can be newly used exists. When a signal corresponding to a long press operation of the operation button 781 is input from the operation input unit 720 to the arithmetic processing unit 700, the arithmetic processing unit 700 sends a signal notifying acceptance of a new service from the first communication unit 710 to the server device. 800 is transmitted. When the server device 800 receives a signal notifying acceptance of a new service from the first communication adapter 7, the server device 800 transmits a program necessary for using the new service to the first communication adapter 7. In the first communication adapter 7, when the first communication unit 710 receives the program transmitted from the server device 800, the received program is installed. While downloading and installing the program, the arithmetic processing unit 700 controls the display control unit 730 to alternately repeat the symbol of the state S6 and the symbol of the state S7 in FIG. Display that the new service is being introduced. When the introduction of the new service is completed, the arithmetic processing unit 700 controls the display control unit 730 to turn off the display unit 771. In addition, the arithmetic processing unit 700 returns the polling cycle to the normal cycle, and ends the cooperative operation with the server device 800.

  Note that if the consumer does not use the new service, the consumer does not have to operate the operation button 781. Arithmetic processing unit 700 determines that the new service is not used unless a signal is input from operation input unit 720 within a predetermined time after display on display unit 771 for inquiring whether to use the new service. Then, the display control unit 730 turns off the display unit 771. In addition, the arithmetic processing unit 700 returns the polling cycle to the normal cycle, and ends the cooperative operation with the server device 800.

  As described above, when the consumer performs a predetermined operation using the operation button 781, the first communication adapter 7 can be accessed to the server device 800 at a desired timing, and the first communication adapter 7 is connected to the server device. 800 can be linked. The first communication adapter 7 can download a software update program from the server device 800 or introduce a new service provided by the server device 800 by cooperating with the server device 800.

  As described above, the communication device (first communication adapter 7) of the present embodiment is a communication device attached to the distribution board 1, and includes the case 70, the first operation unit (operation button 781), the first 2 operation units (operation buttons 782 to 788) and a function unit (arithmetic processing unit 700). The distribution board 1 includes a cabinet body 11 having an open front surface and a lid (an inner lid 16 and lid plates 162 to 165) attached to the cabinet body 11 so as to cover the opening (opening 14) on the front surface of the cabinet body 11. ). The case 70 is stored in the cabinet body 11. The first operation unit is provided in the case 70 so that it can be operated from the outside in a state where the opening on the front surface of the cabinet body 11 is covered with a lid. The second operation portion is provided in the case 70 so that it cannot be operated from the outside when the opening on the front surface of the cabinet body 11 is covered with a lid, and can be operated with the lid open. The functional unit is housed in the case 70 and performs an operation according to the operation of the first operation unit and the second operation unit.

  Thus, in the state where the opening on the front surface of the cabinet body 11 is covered with the lid, the first operation unit can be operated from the outside, but the second operation unit is configured not to be operated from the outside. It is possible to configure so that a part of the part (second operation part) cannot be easily operated.

  In the communication apparatus of the present embodiment, the first operation unit (operation button 781) is configured to correspond to a function that can be operated on the consumer side, and the second operation unit (operation buttons 782 to 788) is configured by a contractor. It is also preferable to be configured to correspond to the function operated by

  Since the second operation unit corresponding to the function operated by the contractor cannot be operated from the outside when the front opening of the cabinet body 11 is covered with a lid, it is difficult to be inadvertently operated by general consumers. Become.

  Moreover, it is also preferable that the communication apparatus according to the present embodiment further includes the following configuration. That is, the communication device includes a display unit 771 provided in the case 70 so that the opening on the front surface of the cabinet body 11 is visible from the outside while being covered with a lid. The functional unit (arithmetic processing unit 700) is configured to switch the display content of the display unit 771 in accordance with the operation of the second operation unit (operation buttons 782 to 788). The function unit is configured to switch the function of the first operation unit (operation button 781) in accordance with the display content displayed on the display unit 771.

  Thereby, since the display content of the display part 771 can be switched using the 2nd operation part and the function of a 1st operation part can be switched according to it, a 1st operation part can be given a some function. Further, by providing a plurality of functions to one first operation unit, the number of first operation units can be reduced and the arrangement space for the first operation unit can be reduced. In the present embodiment, for example, the setting item displayed on the display unit 771 is switched according to the operation of the second operation unit, and the function by the operation of the first operation unit is switched according to the setting item displayed on the display unit 771. Has been changed.

  Further, the communication device (first communication adapter 7) of the present embodiment may include a communication unit (first communication unit 710) that communicates with the server device 800 via a network. When a predetermined operation is performed using the first operation unit (operation button 781), the function unit (arithmetic processing unit 700) controls the communication unit to access the server device 800 in order to cooperate with the server device 800. Configured to let

  Accordingly, if a predetermined operation is performed using the first operation unit that can be operated from the outside even when the opening on the front surface of the cabinet body 11 is covered with the lid, the function unit controls the communication unit to control the server device 800. I have access. Therefore, the first communication adapter 7 can be linked to the server device 800 using the first operation unit that can be operated from the outside.

  Further, the communication device (first communication adapter 7) of the present embodiment includes a display unit 771 provided in the case 70 so that the front opening of the cabinet body 11 is visible from the outside in a state where the opening is covered with a lid. May be. The display unit 771 may be configured to change the display content according to the response content transmitted from the server device 800 when the communication unit (first communication unit 710) accesses the server device 800.

  Accordingly, it is possible to grasp the response content (for example, software update notification) transmitted from the server device 800 based on the display content of the display unit 771.

  Moreover, it is also preferable that the communication apparatus (first communication adapter 7) of the present embodiment further includes the following configuration. A response content instructing execution of a predetermined operation is transmitted from the server device 800, and a predetermined operation is performed using the first operation unit (operation button 781) in a state where the display unit 771 displays the display content corresponding to the response content. When the above operation is performed, the functional unit (arithmetic processing unit 700) is configured to accept execution of a predetermined operation.

  Accordingly, it is possible to accept the execution of a predetermined operation instructed by the response content from the server device 800 using the first operation unit that can be operated from the outside. For example, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined operation is performed using the first operation unit in a state where the software update notification is displayed on the display unit 771, the software updater is received and the update process is performed.

  In addition, the distribution board 1 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of branch breakers 3 that distribute power to each of a plurality of branch circuits provided in a consumer, and a communication device (first communication adapter 7) that communicates with external devices. ), And a distribution board cabinet 10 that houses a plurality of branch breakers 3 and communication devices.

  Thereby, the distribution board provided with the communication apparatus which can perform a setting operation | work easily can be provided.

(Embodiment 2)
A communication device of Embodiment 2 and a distribution board using the communication device will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, since it is the same as that of Embodiment 1 except the operation | movement of the 1st communication adapter 7 which is a communication apparatus, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to a common component and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The first communication adapter 7 according to the first embodiment accesses the server device 800 in accordance with a predetermined operation using the operation button 781 and performs an operation in cooperation with the server device 800. However, the first communication adapter 7 according to the first embodiment uses a predetermined operation using the operation button 781. Another operation may be performed according to the operation. The first communication adapter 7 according to the present embodiment can perform various settings on the first communication adapter 7 using a web browser installed in the client terminal in response to a predetermined operation using the operation button 781. .

  Hereinafter, a setting procedure for performing various settings in the first communication adapter 7 using a web browser installed in the client terminal 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display example of the display unit 771 in each state being set. In FIG. 9, a segment whose outline is illustrated by a dotted line indicates a segment that is not lit, a contour that is illustrated by a solid line, and a segment that is hatched on the inside indicates a segment that is lit.

  The arithmetic processing unit 700 of the first communication adapter 7 turns off the display on the display unit 771 by the display control unit 730 during normal operation. Further, the arithmetic processing unit 700 of the first communication adapter 7 controls the display control unit 730 to display an error code on the display unit 771 when any abnormality has occurred. When displaying the error code, the display control unit 730 displays the error code by causing the display unit 771 to alternately display the letter “F”, a two-digit number, and a predetermined time interval.

  When a web browser installed in the client terminal 400 is operated to access the first communication adapter 7, the server function unit 701 of the first communication adapter 7 provides a login web screen to the client terminal 400. Upon receiving the login web screen data from the first communication adapter 7, the client terminal 400 displays the login web screen 600 as shown in FIG. 8 on the display device.

  An icon 601 for performing a login operation is displayed on the web screen 600. When the icon 601 is operated on the client terminal 400, a login request is transmitted from the client terminal 400 to the first communication adapter 7. In the first communication adapter 7, when the first communication unit 710 receives a login request from the client terminal 400, the arithmetic processing unit 700 controls the display control unit 730 so that a character such as “PC” is fixed on the display unit 771. Are blinked and displayed at time intervals (state S11 in FIG. 9).

  The person who performs the setting work sees that the character “PC” blinks on the display unit 771 and grasps that the first communication adapter 7 has accepted the login request from the client terminal 400. When it is desired to shift from the login screen of FIG. 8 to the setting web screen, the person who performs the setting operation performs a predetermined operation (for example, a long press operation) using the operation button 781 exposed from the through hole 1622 of the inner lid 16. Do.

  When the signal corresponding to the long press operation of the operation button 782 is input from the operation input unit 720 in a state where the characters “PC” are blinkingly displayed on the display unit 771, the arithmetic processing unit 700 performs setting for the setting from the login screen. Move to the web screen. That is, the server function unit 701 of the arithmetic processing unit 700 provides a setting web screen to the client terminal 400, and the setting web screen 610 as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the display device of the client terminal 400. In addition, the arithmetic processing unit 700 controls the display control unit 730 to turn on and display the characters “PC” on the display unit 771 (state S12 in FIG. 9). The arithmetic processing unit 700 displays that the login operation has been performed by switching the display of the characters “PC” on the display unit 771 from the blinking state to the lit state, and further, the server function unit 701 displays the setting web screen. Is provided and indicates that it can be set. On the setting web screen 610, icons 611, 612, and 613 for selecting a setting target are displayed. For example, when the icon 611 is operated on the client terminal 400, a signal having the setting target as network information is transmitted from the client terminal 400 to the first communication adapter 7. Note that when the icon 612 is operated on the client terminal 400 on the setting web screen 610, a signal having the setting target as information on the measurement circuit is transmitted to the first communication adapter 7. In addition, when the icon 613 is operated on the client terminal 400, a signal that sets the setting target as smart meter information is transmitted to the first communication adapter 7.

  When a predetermined operation is not performed using the operation button 781 within a predetermined time after the display unit 771 blinks and displays “PC” in response to a login request from the client terminal 400, the server function unit 701 forcibly performs logout processing. The arithmetic processing unit 700 controls the display control unit 730 to turn off the display unit 771 (state S15 in FIG. 9).

  When the icon 611 is operated using a web browser while the web screen of FIG. 10 is displayed on the display device of the client terminal 400, a request signal for setting the setting target as network information from the client terminal 400 is first. It is transmitted to the communication adapter 7. When the server function unit 701 of the first communication adapter 7 receives a request signal for setting network information as a setting target from the client terminal 400, the server function unit 701 provides the client terminal 400 with a web screen for setting the network information. At this time, the setting web screen 620 as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed on the display device of the client terminal 400. The web screen 620 includes an input box 621 for inputting values for a plurality of input items as network information, a setting operation icon 622, and an icon 623 for performing an operation for returning to the previous web screen. Is displayed. The plurality of input items include, for example, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) setting, IP address, subnet mask, default gateway address, DNS server address, and the like.

  When the setting content is input on the setting web screen by operating the web browser of the client terminal 400, the input setting content data is transmitted to the first communication adapter 7. When the data of the setting content input on the web screen is input from the client terminal 400, the arithmetic processing unit 700 of the first communication adapter 7 controls the display control unit 730 so that the character “St” is displayed on the display unit 771. A blinking display (state S13 in FIG. 9) is displayed to indicate that setting is in progress. In addition, the arithmetic processing unit 700 of the first communication adapter 7 temporarily stores data of setting contents input from the client terminal 400 in the storage unit 740.

  When the user enters the desired setting content by operating the web browser of the client terminal 400 and then confirms the input setting content, a predetermined operation (for example, a long press operation) is performed using the operation button 781. When a signal corresponding to a predetermined operation by the operation button 781 is input from the operation input unit 720 during the setting, the arithmetic processing unit 700 of the first communication adapter 7 determines the setting content data input from the client terminal 400. And stored in the storage unit 740. The arithmetic processing unit 700 of the first communication adapter 7 controls the display control unit 730 to display the characters “PC” on the display unit 771 (state S12 in FIG. 9). After that, if there is no operation by the web browser, the arithmetic processing unit 700 of the first communication adapter 7 controls the display control unit 730 to continue displaying “PC” on the display unit 771 for a certain time (for example, 30 minutes). ), The display portion 771 is turned off (state S14 in FIG. 9).

  In addition, when the setting web screen 620 is displayed on the display device of the client terminal 400 and the operation by the web browser is not performed for a certain period of time, the arithmetic processing unit 700 of the first communication adapter 7 has been input so far. Discard the settings. The arithmetic processing unit 700 controls the display control unit 730 to turn off the display on the display unit 771 (state S14 in FIG. 9). The server function unit 701 of the arithmetic processing unit 700 closes the setting web screen provided to the client terminal 400 and forcibly performs logout processing.

  When the first communication adapter 7 includes a connection port 750 for directly connecting the setting device 500 such as a personal computer (see FIG. 3), various information is stored in the first communication adapter using the setting device 500. May be set. The first communication adapter 7 is assigned a fixed IP address in the initial state. A person who performs the setting work connects the setting device 500 to the connection port of the first communication adapter 7. Thereafter, when a person who performs the setting work performs a predetermined operation (for example, an operation of long-pressing) using the operation button 781, the arithmetic processing unit 700 is fixed according to an operation signal input from the operation input unit 720. The setting screen can be accessed with the IP address. At this time, the arithmetic processing unit 700 controls the display control unit 730 to display the characters “IP” on the display unit 771 and displays that it can be accessed with a fixed IP address (the state of FIG. 9). S21).

  A person who performs the setting operation determines that the first communication adapter 7 is accessible with a fixed IP address from the display on the display unit 771, operates a web browser mounted on the setting device 500, and operates a fixed IP address. Specify the address to access the setting web screen. When accessed by designating a fixed IP address, the server function unit 701 of the first communication adapter 7 provides a setting web screen to the setting device 500, and the setting device 500 displays the setting web on the display device. A screen (see, for example, FIGS. 10 and 11) is displayed. When a desired setting content is input by operating the web browser on the setting web screen, the input data of the setting content is input to the arithmetic processing unit 700 of the first communication adapter 7. Arithmetic processing unit 700, when the data of the setting content input on the web screen is input from setting device 500, controls display control unit 730 to cause the display unit 771 to blink the characters “St” (FIG. 9). State S22), it is displayed that the setting operation is in progress. In addition, the arithmetic processing unit 700 of the first communication adapter 7 temporarily stores the setting content data input from the setting device 500 in the storage unit 740.

  When the user inputs the desired setting content by operating the web browser of the setting device 500 and then confirms the input setting content, a predetermined operation (for example, a long press operation) is performed using the operation button 781. When a signal corresponding to a predetermined operation by the operation button 781 is input from the operation input unit 720 within a predetermined time after the end of the setting operation on the web screen, the server function unit 701 is input from the setting device 500. The set content data is confirmed and stored in the storage unit 740. The arithmetic processing unit 700 of the first communication adapter 7 controls the display control unit 730 to display the characters “IP” on the display unit 771 (state S21 in FIG. 9). After that, if there is no operation by the web browser, the arithmetic processing unit 700 of the first communication adapter 7 controls the display control unit 730 to continue displaying “IP” on the display unit 771 for a certain time (for example, 30 minutes). ) Is turned off after the elapse of () (state S23 in FIG. 9).

  If the predetermined operation for confirming the setting contents is not performed by using the operation button 781 within a predetermined time from the end point when the setting operation on the setting web screen is ended, the server function unit 701 displays the setting function. Discard the settings set in the web screen. The arithmetic processing unit 700 controls the display control unit 730 to turn off the display on the display unit 771 (state S23 in FIG. 9). In addition, the server function unit 701 of the arithmetic processing unit 700 closes the setting web screen provided to the setting device 500 and forcibly performs logout processing.

  Through the setting procedure as described above, various information is set from the client terminal 400 to the first communication adapter 7 via the web, or from the setting device 500 directly connected to the first communication adapter 7 to the first communication adapter 7. Information can be set.

  As described above, the communication device (first communication adapter 7) of this embodiment may include the server function unit 701 that provides a web screen in response to a request from a web browser. The server function unit 701 is configured to provide a login web screen 600 in response to a request from a web browser. When a predetermined operation is performed using the first operation unit (operation button 781) while the login operation icon 601 displayed on the login web screen 600 is operated by the web browser, the server function unit 701 is configured to provide a web browser for setting related to the configuration of the distribution board 1 to the web browser.

  Accordingly, a web screen for setting is provided by performing a predetermined operation using the first operation unit in a state where the icon for the login operation displayed on the web screen for login is operated by the web browser. Therefore, setting work can be performed using a web browser. Therefore, the setting work is facilitated as compared with the case where the setting work is performed using a small number of operation units provided in the communication device. In addition, since a web screen for setting is provided by performing a predetermined operation using the first operation unit provided in the case 70 after operating the login operation icon on the web browser, the web browser Only the operation of does not shift to the setting web screen. Therefore, the possibility that the communication device is accessed from the outside via the web and the setting contents are changed without permission is reduced, and the security performance is improved.

  Further, the communication device (first communication adapter 7) of the present embodiment includes a display unit 771 provided in the case 70 so that the front opening of the cabinet body 11 is visible from the outside in a state where the opening is covered with a lid. May be. When the login operation icon is operated by the web browser, the display unit 771 is preferably configured to display that the login operation has been performed.

  Thereby, it can be recognized from the display of the display unit 771 that the login operation has been performed.

  Further, in the communication device (first communication adapter 7) of the present embodiment, when the server function unit 701 provides a web screen for setting to the web browser, the display unit 771 displays the setting web by the server function unit 701. A screen may be provided and configured to display that the settings are ready.

  Thereby, it can be recognized from the display of the display unit 771 that the setting is possible.

  The communication device according to the present embodiment may further include the following configuration. When an operation for confirming the setting content is performed using the first operation unit (operation button 781) within a predetermined time from the end point when the setting operation on the setting web screen is completed, the server function unit 701 sets the setting content. It is comprised so that the setting content set on the web screen for may be decided. Further, if an operation for confirming the setting content is not performed using the first operation unit within a predetermined time from the end point, the server function unit 701 discards the setting content set on the setting web screen. Consists of.

  As a result, if the setting content is confirmed using the operation unit within a predetermined time from when the setting operation on the web screen is completed, the setting content input on the setting web screen can be confirmed. . If the setting operation is not confirmed by using the operation unit within a predetermined time from when the setting operation on the web screen is completed, the setting content input on the setting web screen can be discarded. .

1 Distribution board 3 Branch breaker 7 1st communication adapter (communication device)
10 Cabinet for distribution board 11 Cabinet body 14 Opening 16 Inner lid (lid)
70 Case 700 Arithmetic processing part (functional part)
701 Server function unit 710 First communication unit (communication unit)
771 Display unit 781 Operation button (first operation unit)
782 to 788 operation buttons (second operation unit)
162-165 Cover plate (lid)
1621 Through-hole 1622 Through-hole

Claims (11)

A communication device attached to a distribution board comprising a cabinet body with an open front surface and a lid attached to the cabinet body so as to cover an opening on the front surface of the cabinet body,
A case stored in the cabinet body;
A first operating portion provided in the case so that the opening can be operated from the outside in a state of being covered with the lid;
A second operating portion provided in the case so that the opening cannot be operated from the outside in a state where the opening is covered with the lid, and can be operated in a state in which the lid is opened;
A communication device, comprising: a functional unit housed in the case and performing an operation in accordance with an operation of the first operation unit and the second operation unit. The first operation unit is configured to correspond to a function operable on a consumer side,
The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the second operation unit is configured to correspond to a function operated by a contractor. A display provided on the case so that the opening is visible from the outside covered with the lid;
The function unit is configured to switch display contents of the display unit in accordance with an operation of the second operation unit,
The said function part is comprised so that the function of a said 1st operation part may be switched according to the display content currently displayed on the said display part, Either of Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. Communication device. A communication unit that communicates with a server device via a network
When a predetermined operation is performed using the first operation unit, the functional unit is configured to control the communication unit to access the server device in order to cooperate with the server device. The communication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the communication apparatus is characterized. A display provided on the case so that the opening is visible from the outside covered with the lid;
5. The display unit is configured to change a display content according to a response content transmitted from the server device when the communication unit accesses the server device. Communication equipment.   In the state where the response content instructing execution of a predetermined operation is transmitted from the server device and the display unit displays the display content corresponding to the response content, a predetermined operation is performed using the first operation unit. 6. The communication apparatus according to claim 5, wherein when the operation is performed, the functional unit is configured to accept execution of the predetermined operation. A server function unit that provides a web screen in response to a request from a web browser,
The server function unit is configured to provide the web screen for login in response to a request from the web browser,
When a predetermined operation is performed using the first operation unit in a state where an icon for login operation displayed on the web screen for login is operated by the web browser, the server function unit The communication apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the communication apparatus is configured to provide a web screen for setting related to a configuration of a distribution board to the web browser. A display provided on the case so that the opening is visible from the outside covered with the lid;
The communication according to claim 7, wherein when the icon for login operation is operated by the web browser, the display unit is configured to display that the login operation has been performed. apparatus.   When the server function unit provides the web browser for setting to the web browser, the display unit displays a setting web screen provided by the server function unit and indicates that the setting is possible. The communication device according to claim 8, wherein the communication device is configured to do so. When an operation for confirming the setting content using the first operation unit is performed within a predetermined time from the end point when the setting operation on the web screen for setting is completed, the server function unit It is configured to finalize the settings set on the web screen,
If an operation for confirming the setting content is not performed using the first operation unit within the predetermined time from the end time, the server function unit discards the setting content set on the web screen for setting. The communication apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the communication apparatus is configured to do so. A plurality of branch breakers that distribute power to each of a plurality of branch circuits provided in a consumer;
The communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, which communicates with an external device;
A distribution board comprising a distribution board cabinet for storing the plurality of branch breakers and the communication device.

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