JP2019045107A - Water heater - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a water heater including a remote control having high usability, in the water heater including a boiling operation.SOLUTION: A water heater includes: a hot water storage tank 1; heating means 2 for boiling hot water in the hot water storage tank; a control device 13 for controlling a boiling operation of the heating means 2; and a remote control 15 for setting the operation of the heating means 2 in the control device 13, and having a display part 102 for displaying the preset content. The water heater includes an operation stop mode in which the boiling operation is prohibited. In a plurality of different time zones, the plurality of preset time zones preset from the remote control 15 can be displayed on the same screen of the display part 102 of the remote control 15.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a hot water supply apparatus equipped with a boiling operation.

  Conventionally, the control of the heating operation of this type of hot water storage type hot water supply apparatus is performed when the temperature of the specified hot water storage tank temperature detection means becomes lower than a predetermined value in a time zone such as early morning, daytime, evening, nighttime or late night Boiling is started, and the boiling is controlled to be completed when the temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature, and the remote control has a means for setting a time zone for prohibiting the boiling operation (for example, Patent Document 1) See) water heater.

JP, 2008-3157509, A

  However, in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, a configuration in which a plurality of time zones in which the boiling operation is prohibited can be set or the content of the setting can be confirmed is not disclosed.

  The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a hot water supply device equipped with a highly usable remote control in a hot water supply device equipped with a boiling operation.

In order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, a water heater according to the present invention comprises a hot water storage tank, a heating means for boiling the hot water of the hot water storage tank, and a hot water storage tank for storing hot water boiled by the heating means;
The controller comprises: a controller for controlling the heating operation of the heating unit; and a remote control having a display unit for setting the operation of the heating unit in the controller and displaying the set contents. The operation pause mode for inhibiting operation is provided, and the operation pause mode can be set from the remote control in a plurality of different time zones, and the plurality of different time zones set are the same screen of the display unit of the remote control It is characterized in that the display is displayed on the screen.

  Thereby, in the hot water supply apparatus, when the operation stop mode is set, the convenience of the user can be improved by displaying the plurality of operation stop mode time zones on the same screen on the display means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a hot water supply apparatus equipped with a remote controller with high usability in a hot water supply apparatus equipped with a boiling operation.

The block diagram of the hot water supply apparatus of Embodiment 1 of this invention External view of the remote control of the water heater (A) Top screen view of the remote control of the hot water supply device (b) Menu items of the remote control of the hot water supply device (c) Boiling setting items of the remote control of the hot water supply device Diagram showing the flow of the double peak cut setting screen of the hot water supply device Diagram showing the flow of the double peak cut setting change screen of the hot water supply device A diagram showing the flow of another double peak cut setting screen of the same hot water supply device

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a storage tank, a heating means for boiling the hot water of the storage tank, a hot water storage tank for storing hot water boiled by the heating means, and a control device for controlling the boiling operation of the heating means. A remote control having a display unit for setting the operation of the heating means to the control device and displaying the set content, and having an operation stop mode for prohibiting the boiling operation, the operation The sleep mode can be set from the remote control in a plurality of different time zones, and a plurality of the set different time zones are displayed on the same screen of the display unit of the remote control. It is.

  Thereby, in the hot water supply apparatus, when the operation stop mode is set, by displaying a plurality of operation stop mode time zones on the display means on the same screen, the set contents can be easily confirmed, which is convenient for the user. It is possible to improve and shorten the operation time.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, in particular, in the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to directly set the time, so that the content set by the user can be easily grasped from the time.

  According to a third invention, in particular, in the first or second invention, when the time zone of the operation stop mode is set, the remote controller is notified that the setting is completed by the remote control. Water heater characterized by

  Thus, by displaying the setting completion mark, the content set by the user can be easily grasped visually.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited by the embodiment.

Embodiment 1
As shown in FIG. 1, the hot water supply apparatus includes a hot water storage tank 1, heating means 2 for heating the low temperature water of the hot water storage tank 1, and a water intake pipe 3 connecting the lower part of the hot water storage tank 1 and the heating means 2. A hot water discharge pipe 4 connecting the upper portion of the hot water storage tank 1 and the heating means 2, a circulation pump and 5 installed in the water intake pipe 3, a water supply pipe 6 for supplying low temperature water to the hot water storage tank 1, A water supply temperature detection means 7 installed in the water supply pipe 6 is provided.

  Further, a hot water supply pipe 8 installed at the upper portion of the hot water storage tank 1 for supplying hot water in the hot water storage tank 1 and a hot water supply mixing valve for mixing low temperature water of the water supply pipe 6 and high temperature hot water of the hot water supply pipe 8 A hot water supply temperature detection means 10 installed in the hot water supply pipe 8, a hot water supply flow rate detection means 11 installed in the hot water supply pipe 8, and a control device 13 installed in the hot water storage tank 1.

  Then, the control device 13 starts the boiling based on the information such as the temperature of the remaining hot water. Further, the operation mode of the water heater is changed through the controller 13 according to the information set by the remote controller 15.

  Furthermore, in the case of using a low charge in the late-night time zone set by the electric power company or absent every day, etc., there is an operation suspension mode in which any specific time zone is specified and heating is not performed. Is set, a signal for prohibiting additional heating is sent to the control device 13, and the heating means 2 and the like are controlled.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the hot water supply remote control device in the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 2, the remote controller 15 of the hot water supply apparatus has a display 102 for displaying the hot water temperature, bath temperature, time, remaining amount of hot water in the tank, boiling state, etc., time setting, setting the remote control itself. It comprises a menu switch 105 to be called, a selection switch 104 for selecting a specific setting item from options displayed on the display unit 102, and a decision switch 103 for confirming the setting item selected by the selection switch 104.

  The remote control 15 includes a control unit 201 that controls the display content of the display unit 102, a storage unit 202 that stores information for performing display on the display unit 102, setting values and time of the hot water supply device, and setting of the hot water supply device. An input unit 203 for inputting a value is provided.

  The input unit includes the selection switch 104 and the determination switch 103. The setting values of the water heating apparatus stored in the storage unit 202 are setting contents such as heating setting, bath reservation, voice guidance, volume, and date and time setting. Further, among the boiling settings, there are a boiling mode setting, a pause setting, a double peak cut setting and the like, and in addition, the setting contents are displayed in each setting item.

  The double peak cut setting is to set the operation stop mode for prohibiting the boiling operation in two different time zones, but it is possible to set in two or more different time zones. good.

  The following operation and action of the remote controller 15 configured as described above will be described.

  The operation method of the double peak cut setting in which a plurality of operating time zones in the operation stop mode are set will be described using FIG.

  The user operates the menu switch 105 on the remote control 15 to cause the display unit 102 to display the menu item 301 from the top screen 303. Next, the user operates the selection switch 104 in the menu item 301 to move the cursor to boiling setting, and operates the decision switch 103 in the boiling setting to display the boiling setting item 302 in the boiling setting.

  Next, the user operates the selection switch 104 to set the double peak cut in the boiling setting item 302 to move the cursor, and operates the decision switch 103, whereby detailed setting of the double peak cut setting can be performed.

  The detailed setting method of the double peak cut setting will be described with reference to FIG.

  In S401, the selection switch 104 and the determination switch 103 are operated to select the double peak cut setting in the boiling setting item. Next, in step S402, the setting states of setting 1 and setting 2 of the double peak cut setting are shown on the same screen on the display unit 102.

  When the setting is not made in each setting, “none” is displayed in each setting item, and when it is set, the peak cut start time and the end time are displayed. For example, when setting the setting 1, the cursor is set to the setting 1 by the selection switch 104, and the setting 1 is determined by the determination switch 103.

  Next, in S403, by displaying “set peak cut function” on the display unit 102, the user is notified of information about setting of the peak cut function from now on, and the remote control operation is performed. Make it easy to understand.

  Next, in S 404, the display unit 102 displays initial values of start time and end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 1 stored in advance in the storage unit 202. The start time of the peak cut time zone is changed by the selection switch 104, and when the change of the time is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated to store the changed start time in the storage unit 202.

  Next, in S405, the end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 1 stored in advance in the storage unit 202 is changed by the selection switch 104, and when the time change is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated. The changed end time is stored in the storage unit 202.

  Next, in S406, the display unit 102 displays the start time and end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 1. The range of the peak cut time zone was from 4 o'clock to the midnight start time. For example, when the peak cut time zone is set to 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock, “6 o'clock to 8 o'clock” is displayed on the display unit 102, and the content set in the control unit 201 is updated.

  In addition, by displaying the setting content of the peak cut time zone on the display unit 102 for the user, the setting content can be easily confirmed, and usability improvement of the remote control operation and shortening of the operation time can be achieved.

  Next, in step S407, the display unit 102 displays initial values of the start time and the end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 2 stored in advance in the storage unit 202. The start time of the peak cut time zone is changed by the selection switch 104, and when the change of the time is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated to store the changed start time in the storage unit 202.

  Next, in S408, the end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 2 stored in advance in the storage unit 202 is changed by the selection switch 104, and when the time change is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated. The changed end time is stored in the storage unit 202.

  Next, in S409, the display unit 102 displays the start time and end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 2. The range of the peak cut time zone was the same as the time range of setting 1 and was from 4 o'clock to the midnight start time. For example, when the peak cut time zone is set to 13 o'clock to 17 o'clock, "13 o'clock to 17 o'clock" is displayed on the display unit 102, and the user sets the peak cut time zone to the same as the display unit 102. By displaying on the screen, the setting contents can be easily confirmed, and the usability of the remote control operation can be improved and the operation time can be shortened.

  Next, in S410, the top screen of the remote control returns to the peak cut display mode to notify the user of the current setting, thereby shortening the confirmation time.

  The setting method in the case of changing the double peak cut setting content is demonstrated using FIG. In S501, the selection switch 104 and the determination switch 103 are operated to select the double peak cut setting in the boiling setting item. Next, in step S502, the setting state of setting 1 and setting 2 of the double peak cut setting is shown on the same screen on the display unit 102.

  Each setting stores the previously set content in the storage unit 202, and causes the display unit 102 to display the start time and end time of the peak cut time zone set previously. By displaying the peak cut setting content on the same screen on the display unit 102, it is possible to shorten the confirmation time by the user visually grasping the current setting content.

  Next, in step S 503, the change and cancellation of the double peak cut setting are shown on the same screen on the display unit 102, and the user selects either change or cancellation by moving the cursor with the selection switch 104 and setting it with the determination switch 103. Do.

  Next, in step S504, the display unit 102 displays the set values of the start time and the end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 2 stored in the storage unit 202 for the previous setting content. The start time of the peak cut time zone is changed by the selection switch 104, and when the change of the time is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated to store the changed start time in the storage unit 202.

  Next, in S 505, the previously set value is stored in the storage unit 202, and the display unit 102 displays the start time and end time of the peak cut time zone, and the end time is changed by the selection switch 104. When the change of the time is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated to store the changed end time in the storage unit 202.

  Next, in S506, the display unit 102 displays the start time and the end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 2 whose setting has been changed. For example, when the content in which the peak cut time zone is set to 13 o'clock to 17 o'clock is changed from 14 o'clock to 17 o'clock, "14 o'clock to 17 o'clock" is displayed on the display unit 102, and the contents set in the control unit 201 are displayed. Update.

  By displaying the content in which the peak cut time zone is changed in setting on the same screen of the display unit 102, the user can easily confirm the setting content.

  Next, in step S507, the top screen of the remote control returns to the peak cut display to notify the user of the current setting and make it easier for the user to understand.

  When the setting of the double peak cut is completed, the remote controller 15 indicates that the setting has been completed by using a display such as a mark or color on the display unit 102, a display lamp provided in the vicinity of the display unit 102, or voice. It is preferable to notify the user.

  A detailed setting method of double peak cut setting and an example of setting completion notification will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 6, the configuration diagram of the hot water supply remote control device of the present embodiment and the transition to the double peak cut setting are the same as in the first embodiment, so the description thereof will be omitted.

  The method of setting the double peak cut will be described with reference to FIG. In S601, the double peak cut setting in the boiling setting item is selected by operating the selection switch 104 and the determination switch 103.

  Next, in step S602, the setting states of setting 1 and setting 2 of the double peak cut setting are shown on the same screen on the display unit 102.

  Each setting causes the display unit 102 to display the initial values of the start time and the end time of the peak cut time zone stored in advance in the storage unit 202, and a clock mark is displayed beside the peak cut time zone so that presence or absence of each setting can be known. Is displayed.

  If the setting is not made, the clock mark is not displayed. If the setting is made, the clock mark is displayed. By displaying the presence or absence of the clock mark on the same screen on the same screen on the display unit 102, the user can easily understand the state of the peak cut setting, and the remote control operation time can be shortened.

  Next, in S603, by displaying “set peak cut function.” On the display unit 102, the user is notified of information about setting of the peak cut function from now on, and usability is improved. Plan. Next, in S604, the display unit 102 displays initial values of start time and end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 1 stored in advance in the storage unit 202.

  The start time of the peak cut time zone is changed by the selection switch 104, and when the change of the time is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated to store the changed start time in the storage unit 202. Next, in S605, the end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 1 stored in advance in the storage unit 202 is changed with the selection switch 104, and when the time change is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated. The changed end time is stored in the storage unit 202.

  Next, in step S606, the display unit 102 displays the start time and end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 1 and a clock mark. The range of the peak cut time zone was from 4 o'clock to the midnight start time. For example, when the peak cut time zone is set to 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock, "6 o'clock to 8 o'clock" is displayed on the display unit 102, and the content and clock mark in which the peak cut time zone is set for the user are displayed. By displaying on 102, the setting contents can be easily confirmed, and the remote control operation time can be shortened.

  Next, in S 607, the display unit 102 displays initial values of the start time and the end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 2 stored in advance in the storage unit 202. The start time of the peak cut time zone is changed by the selection switch 104, and when the change of the time is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated to store the changed start time in the storage unit 202.

  Next, in S608, the end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 2 stored in advance in the storage unit 202 is changed with the selection switch 104, and when the time change is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated. The changed end time is stored in the storage unit 202.

  Next, in S609, the display unit 102 displays the start time and end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 2 and a clock mark. The range of the peak cut time zone was from 4 o'clock to the midnight start time.

  For example, when the peak cut time zone is set to 13 o'clock to 17 o'clock, "13 o'clock to 17 o'clock" is displayed on the display unit 102, and the content in which the peak cut time zone is set for the user is displayed on the display unit 102. By doing this, the setting contents can be easily confirmed, and usability of the remote control operation can be improved.

  Next, in step S610, the top screen of the remote control returns to the peak cut display to notify the user of the current setting, thereby improving usability.

  As described above, the water heating apparatus according to the present invention is a water heating apparatus equipped with a boiling operation, and can provide a water heating apparatus equipped with a remote control with high usability, so it can be used not only for home use but also for business use. Is also applicable.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 hot water storage tank 2 heating means 3 water intake piping 4 hot water delivery piping 6 water supply piping 7 water supply temperature detection means 8 hot water supply piping 9 hot water supply mixing valve 10 hot water supply temperature detection means 11 hot water supply flow detection means 13 control device 15 remote control 102 display part 103 determination switch 104 selection Switch 105 Menu switch 201 Control unit 202 Storage unit 203 Input unit

  The present invention relates to a hot water supply apparatus equipped with a boiling operation.

Conventionally, the control of the heating operation of this type of hot water storage type hot water supply apparatus is performed when the temperature of the specified hot water storage tank temperature detection means becomes lower than a predetermined value in a time zone such as early morning, daytime, evening, nighttime or late night Boiling is started, and the boiling is controlled to be completed when the temperature exceeds a predetermined temperature, and the remote control has a means for setting a time zone for prohibiting the boiling operation (for example, Patent Document 1) reference).

JP, 2008-3157509, A

  However, in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, a configuration in which a plurality of time zones in which the boiling operation is prohibited can be set or the content of the setting can be confirmed is not disclosed.

  The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a hot water supply device equipped with a highly usable remote control in a hot water supply device equipped with a boiling operation.

Wherein in order to solve the conventional problems, the water heater of the present invention comprises a hot water tank, a heating means for increasing boiling hot water of the hot water storage tank, and a control unit for controlling the boiling operation before Symbol heating means, said control The apparatus further comprises: a remote control having a display unit for setting the operation of the heating means and displaying the set contents, and having an operation stop mode for prohibiting the heating operation; While being able to set from the remote control in a plurality of different time zones, the set different time zones are displayed on the same screen of the display unit of the remote control.

  Thereby, in the hot water supply apparatus, when the operation stop mode is set, the convenience of the user can be improved by displaying the plurality of operation stop mode time zones on the same screen on the display means.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a hot water supply apparatus equipped with a remote controller with high usability in a hot water supply apparatus equipped with a boiling operation.

The block diagram of the hot water supply apparatus of Embodiment 1 of this invention External view of the remote control of the water heater (A) Top screen view of the remote control of the hot water supply device (b) Menu items of the remote control of the hot water supply device (c) Boiling setting items of the remote control of the hot water supply device Diagram showing the flow of the double peak cut setting screen of the hot water supply device Diagram showing the flow of the double peak cut setting change screen of the hot water supply device A diagram showing the flow of another double peak cut setting screen of the same hot water supply device

The first invention performs a hot water tank, a heating means for increasing boiling hot water of the hot water storage tank, and a control unit for controlling the boiling operation before Symbol heating means, the setting of the operation of the heating means to the control device And a remote control having a display unit for displaying the set contents, and having an operation stop mode for prohibiting the heating operation, wherein the operation stop mode is the remote control in a plurality of different time zones. According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a hot water supply device, wherein the plurality of different set time zones can be displayed on the same screen of the display unit of the remote controller.

  Thereby, in the hot water supply apparatus, when the operation stop mode is set, by displaying a plurality of operation stop mode time zones on the display means on the same screen, the set contents can be easily confirmed, which is convenient for the user. It is possible to improve and shorten the operation time.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, in particular, in the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to directly set the time, so that the content set by the user can be easily grasped from the time.

  According to a third invention, in particular, in the first or second invention, when the time zone of the operation stop mode is set, the remote controller is notified that the setting is completed by the remote control. Water heater characterized by

  Thus, by displaying the setting completion mark, the content set by the user can be easily grasped visually.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited by the embodiment.

Embodiment 1
As shown in FIG. 1, the hot water supply apparatus includes a hot water storage tank 1, heating means 2 for heating the low temperature water of the hot water storage tank 1, and a water intake pipe 3 connecting the lower part of the hot water storage tank 1 and the heating means 2. A hot water discharge pipe 4 connecting the upper portion of the hot water storage tank 1 and the heating means 2, a circulation pump and 5 installed in the water intake pipe 3, a water supply pipe 6 for supplying low temperature water to the hot water storage tank 1, A water supply temperature detection means 7 installed in the water supply pipe 6 is provided.

  Further, a hot water supply pipe 8 installed at the upper portion of the hot water storage tank 1 for supplying hot water in the hot water storage tank 1 and a hot water supply mixing valve for mixing low temperature water of the water supply pipe 6 and high temperature hot water of the hot water supply pipe 8 A hot water supply temperature detection means 10 installed in the hot water supply pipe 8, a hot water supply flow rate detection means 11 installed in the hot water supply pipe 8, and a control device 13 installed in the hot water storage tank 1.

  Then, the control device 13 starts the boiling based on the information such as the temperature of the remaining hot water. Further, the operation mode of the water heater is changed through the controller 13 according to the information set by the remote controller 15.

  Furthermore, in the case of using a low charge in the late-night time zone set by the electric power company or absent every day, etc., there is an operation suspension mode in which any specific time zone is specified and heating is not performed. Is set, a signal for prohibiting additional heating is sent to the control device 13, and the heating means 2 and the like are controlled.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the hot water supply remote control device in the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 2, the remote controller 15 of the hot water supply apparatus has a display 102 for displaying the hot water temperature, bath temperature, time, remaining amount of hot water in the tank, boiling state, etc., time setting, setting the remote control itself. It comprises a menu switch 105 to be called, a selection switch 104 for selecting a specific setting item from options displayed on the display unit 102, and a decision switch 103 for confirming the setting item selected by the selection switch 104.

  The remote control 15 includes a control unit 201 that controls the display content of the display unit 102, a storage unit 202 that stores information for performing display on the display unit 102, setting values and time of the hot water supply device, and setting of the hot water supply device. An input unit 203 for inputting a value is provided.

  The input unit includes the selection switch 104 and the determination switch 103. The setting values of the water heating apparatus stored in the storage unit 202 are setting contents such as heating setting, bath reservation, voice guidance, volume, and date and time setting. Further, among the boiling settings, there are a boiling mode setting, a pause setting, a double peak cut setting and the like, and in addition, the setting contents are displayed in each setting item.

  The double peak cut setting is to set the operation stop mode for prohibiting the boiling operation in two different time zones, but it is possible to set in two or more different time zones. good.

  The following operation and action of the remote controller 15 configured as described above will be described.

  The operation method of the double peak cut setting in which a plurality of operating time zones in the operation stop mode are set will be described using FIG.

  The user operates the menu switch 105 on the remote control 15 to cause the display unit 102 to display the menu item 301 from the top screen 303. Next, the user operates the selection switch 104 in the menu item 301 to move the cursor to boiling setting, and operates the decision switch 103 in the boiling setting to display the boiling setting item 302 in the boiling setting.

  Next, the user operates the selection switch 104 to set the double peak cut in the boiling setting item 302 to move the cursor, and operates the decision switch 103, whereby detailed setting of the double peak cut setting can be performed.

  The detailed setting method of the double peak cut setting will be described with reference to FIG.

  In S401, the selection switch 104 and the determination switch 103 are operated to select the double peak cut setting in the boiling setting item. Next, in step S402, the setting states of setting 1 and setting 2 of the double peak cut setting are shown on the same screen on the display unit 102.

  When the setting is not made in each setting, “none” is displayed in each setting item, and when it is set, the peak cut start time and the end time are displayed. For example, when setting the setting 1, the cursor is set to the setting 1 by the selection switch 104, and the setting 1 is determined by the determination switch 103.

  Next, in S403, by displaying “set peak cut function” on the display unit 102, the user is notified of information about setting of the peak cut function from now on, and the remote control operation is performed. Make it easy to understand.

  Next, in S 404, the display unit 102 displays initial values of start time and end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 1 stored in advance in the storage unit 202. The start time of the peak cut time zone is changed by the selection switch 104, and when the change of the time is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated to store the changed start time in the storage unit 202.

  Next, in S405, the end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 1 stored in advance in the storage unit 202 is changed by the selection switch 104, and when the time change is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated. The changed end time is stored in the storage unit 202.

  Next, in S406, the display unit 102 displays the start time and end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 1. The range of the peak cut time zone was from 4 o'clock to the midnight start time. For example, when the peak cut time zone is set to 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock, “6 o'clock to 8 o'clock” is displayed on the display unit 102, and the content set in the control unit 201 is updated.

  In addition, by displaying the setting content of the peak cut time zone on the display unit 102 for the user, the setting content can be easily confirmed, and usability improvement of the remote control operation and shortening of the operation time can be achieved.

  Next, in step S407, the display unit 102 displays initial values of the start time and the end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 2 stored in advance in the storage unit 202. The start time of the peak cut time zone is changed by the selection switch 104, and when the change of the time is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated to store the changed start time in the storage unit 202.

  Next, in S408, the end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 2 stored in advance in the storage unit 202 is changed by the selection switch 104, and when the time change is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated. The changed end time is stored in the storage unit 202.

  Next, in S409, the display unit 102 displays the start time and end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 2. The range of the peak cut time zone was the same as the time range of setting 1 and was from 4 o'clock to the midnight start time. For example, when the peak cut time zone is set to 13 o'clock to 17 o'clock, "13 o'clock to 17 o'clock" is displayed on the display unit 102, and the user sets the peak cut time zone to the same as the display unit 102. By displaying on the screen, the setting contents can be easily confirmed, and the usability of the remote control operation can be improved and the operation time can be shortened.

  Next, in S410, the top screen of the remote control returns to the peak cut display mode to notify the user of the current setting, thereby shortening the confirmation time.

  The setting method in the case of changing the double peak cut setting content is demonstrated using FIG. In S501, the selection switch 104 and the determination switch 103 are operated to select the double peak cut setting in the boiling setting item. Next, in step S502, the setting state of setting 1 and setting 2 of the double peak cut setting is shown on the same screen on the display unit 102.

  Each setting stores the previously set content in the storage unit 202, and causes the display unit 102 to display the start time and end time of the peak cut time zone set previously. By displaying the peak cut setting content on the same screen on the display unit 102, it is possible to shorten the confirmation time by the user visually grasping the current setting content.

  Next, in step S 503, the change and cancellation of the double peak cut setting are shown on the same screen on the display unit 102, and the user selects either change or cancellation by moving the cursor with the selection switch 104 and setting it with the determination switch 103. Do.

  Next, in step S504, the display unit 102 displays the set values of the start time and the end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 2 stored in the storage unit 202 for the previous setting content. The start time of the peak cut time zone is changed by the selection switch 104, and when the change of the time is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated to store the changed start time in the storage unit 202.

  Next, in S 505, the previously set value is stored in the storage unit 202, and the display unit 102 displays the start time and end time of the peak cut time zone, and the end time is changed by the selection switch 104. When the change of the time is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated to store the changed end time in the storage unit 202.

  Next, in S506, the display unit 102 displays the start time and the end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 2 whose setting has been changed. For example, when the content in which the peak cut time zone is set to 13 o'clock to 17 o'clock is changed from 14 o'clock to 17 o'clock, "14 o'clock to 17 o'clock" is displayed on the display unit 102, and the contents set in the control unit 201 are displayed. Update.

The contents set change peak cut hours, by displaying the same screen of the display unit 102, the user can confirm the setting Description easy simply.

  Next, in step S507, the top screen of the remote control returns to the peak cut display to notify the user of the current setting and make it easier for the user to understand.

  When the setting of the double peak cut is completed, the remote controller 15 indicates that the setting has been completed by using a display such as a mark or color on the display unit 102, a display lamp provided in the vicinity of the display unit 102, or voice. It is preferable to notify the user.

  A detailed setting method of double peak cut setting and an example of setting completion notification will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 6, the configuration diagram of the hot water supply remote control device of the present embodiment and the transition to the double peak cut setting are the same as in the first embodiment, so the description thereof will be omitted.

  The method of setting the double peak cut will be described with reference to FIG. In S601, the double peak cut setting in the boiling setting item is selected by operating the selection switch 104 and the determination switch 103.

  Next, in step S602, the setting states of setting 1 and setting 2 of the double peak cut setting are shown on the same screen on the display unit 102.

  Each setting causes the display unit 102 to display the initial values of the start time and the end time of the peak cut time zone stored in advance in the storage unit 202, and a clock mark is displayed beside the peak cut time zone so that presence or absence of each setting can be known. Is displayed.

  If the setting is not made, the clock mark is not displayed. If the setting is made, the clock mark is displayed. By displaying the presence or absence of the clock mark on the same screen on the same screen on the display unit 102, the user can easily understand the state of the peak cut setting, and the remote control operation time can be shortened.

  Next, in S603, by displaying “set peak cut function.” On the display unit 102, the user is notified of information about setting of the peak cut function from now on, and usability is improved. Plan. Next, in S604, the display unit 102 displays initial values of start time and end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 1 stored in advance in the storage unit 202.

  The start time of the peak cut time zone is changed by the selection switch 104, and when the change of the time is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated to store the changed start time in the storage unit 202. Next, in S605, the end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 1 stored in advance in the storage unit 202 is changed with the selection switch 104, and when the time change is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated. The changed end time is stored in the storage unit 202.

  Next, in step S606, the display unit 102 displays the start time and end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 1 and a clock mark. The range of the peak cut time zone was from 4 o'clock to the midnight start time. For example, when the peak cut time zone is set to 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock, "6 o'clock to 8 o'clock" is displayed on the display unit 102, and the content and clock mark in which the peak cut time zone is set for the user are displayed. By displaying on 102, the setting contents can be easily confirmed, and the remote control operation time can be shortened.

  Next, in S 607, the display unit 102 displays initial values of the start time and the end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 2 stored in advance in the storage unit 202. The start time of the peak cut time zone is changed by the selection switch 104, and when the change of the time is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated to store the changed start time in the storage unit 202.

  Next, in S608, the end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 2 stored in advance in the storage unit 202 is changed with the selection switch 104, and when the time change is completed, the decision switch 103 is operated. The changed end time is stored in the storage unit 202.

  Next, in S609, the display unit 102 displays the start time and end time of the peak cut time zone of setting 2 and a clock mark. The range of the peak cut time zone was from 4 o'clock to the midnight start time.

  For example, when the peak cut time zone is set to 13 o'clock to 17 o'clock, "13 o'clock to 17 o'clock" is displayed on the display unit 102, and the content in which the peak cut time zone is set for the user is displayed on the display unit 102. By doing this, the setting contents can be easily confirmed, and usability of the remote control operation can be improved.

  Next, in step S610, the top screen of the remote control returns to the peak cut display to notify the user of the current setting, thereby improving usability.

  As described above, the water heating apparatus according to the present invention is a water heating apparatus equipped with a boiling operation, and can provide a water heating apparatus equipped with a remote control with high usability, so it can be used not only for home use but also for business use. Is also applicable.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 hot water storage tank 2 heating means 3 water intake piping 4 hot water delivery piping 6 water supply piping 7 water supply temperature detection means 8 hot water supply piping 9 hot water supply mixing valve 10 hot water supply temperature detection means 11 hot water supply flow detection means 13 control device 15 remote control 102 display part 103 determination switch 104 selection Switch 105 Menu switch 201 Control unit 202 Storage unit 203 Input unit

Claims (3)

With a hot water tank,
Heating means for boiling the hot and cold water of the storage tank;
A hot water storage tank for storing hot water boiled by the heating means;
A control device for controlling the boiling operation of the heating means;
A remote controller having a display unit configured to set the operation of the heating unit on the control device and displaying the set content;
Has an operation stop mode that prohibits the heating operation,
The operation stop mode can be set from the remote control in a plurality of different time zones;
A hot water supply apparatus characterized in that the plurality of set different time zones are displayed on the same screen of a display unit of the remote control. The water heater according to claim 1, wherein the time zone can be set directly as time. The hot water supply apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the time zone of the operation stop mode is set, the user is notified of the completion of the setting by the remote control.

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