KR100269816B1 - A control method and apparatus of a gas boiler - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for adjusting the operating environment of a gas boiler for adjusting and setting the operating environment in which the gas boiler operates smoothly and automatically. The operating environment of the proportional control gas boiler that controls the size of the flame by adjusting the mixing ratio of air and fuel is controlled by using an indoor temperature controller. That is, the gas boiler is switched to the environment setting mode by using the trial run button of the indoor temperature controller, and the operation function of the gas boiler is input by using the trial run button and the time / temperature selection button. After the operation function is input to the gas boiler and the environment setting mode is released by using the trial run button, the gas boiler automatically executes a function desired by the user.

Description

Method and device for adjusting operating conditions of gas boiler

The present invention relates to a gas boiler, and more particularly, to a method and apparatus for adjusting an operating environment of a gas boiler for adjusting and setting an operating environment for automatically operating a smoothly operated gas boiler.

Recently, the number of households using gas is gradually increasing, and many gas boilers that use the gas for heating are installed at home. The gas boiler detects the temperature of the room and operates to automatically maintain the set temperature of the room. That is, a microcomputer (not shown) is installed in the gas boiler, and the microcomputer receives a signal applied from the indoor temperature controller 30 installed in the room and compares it with the set indoor temperature to maintain a constant temperature at all times. To control the gas boiler. Therefore, the gas boiler is set in an operating environment so that the gas boiler can operate under the control of the microcomputer by signals applied from the indoor temperature controller and various sensors. The operating environment input to the gas boiler is input by a controller composed of various buttons provided on one side of the gas boiler. The gas boilers include an on / off boiler and a proportional control boiler. When the on / off boiler is switched on, the size of the flame does not change according to the load of the heating hot water. Proportional control boiler is controlled so that the size of flame is automatically changed according to the load of heating hot water. In particular, the controller should be set so that the mixing ratio of air and gas varies depending on the type of gas. For example, when the gas supplied to the gas boiler is changed from LNG to LPG, the operating environment of the gas boiler must be changed from the LNG environment to the LPG environment.

Since the controller for switching the operation environment of the conventional gas boiler as described above is installed in the gas boiler, there is an inconvenience such as a switch failure caused by the operation button, and the controller is complicated to operate the gas boiler. There is a problem that the efficiency of the work is lowered when converting.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, the first object of the present invention is to provide a method of adjusting the operating environment of the gas boiler for adjusting and setting the operating environment to operate the gas boiler automatically and smoothly. It is.

In addition, a second object of the present invention is to provide an operating environment control apparatus for a gas boiler for adjusting and setting the operating environment for the gas boiler to automatically and smoothly operate.

In order to achieve the first object, the present invention includes a first step of determining whether a signal is input from the test run button; A second step of repeatedly executing a first step if a signal is not applied from the trial run button, and determining whether the signal is continuously applied for a predetermined time or more when the signal is applied; A third step of switching to an environment setting mode if a signal is continuously applied for a predetermined time or more from the trial run button in the second step; A fourth step of displaying data corresponding to an environment setting mode on a function display window after the third step; A fifth step of determining whether a signal is applied from the test run button after the fourth step; A sixth step of determining whether the signal is continuously applied for a predetermined time or more when the signal is applied from the trial run button in the fifth step; A seventh step of selecting an operation function by one step every time the signal is applied, if a signal is applied from the trial operation button for a predetermined time or less in the sixth step; An eighth step of determining whether a signal is applied from the time / temperature selection button following the seventh step; In step 8, if the signal is not applied from the time / temperature selection button, step 5 is repeated. If the signal is applied from the time / temperature selection button, the data displayed on the function display window is increased or decreased according to the applied signal. A ninth step of executing a fifth step thereafter; A tenth step of performing an original trial run button function if a signal is not applied continuously for a predetermined time or more from the trial run button in the second step; In addition, if the signal is continuously applied for a predetermined time or more from the trial run button in the sixth step, the operating environment of the gas boiler is provided.

In order to achieve the second object, the present invention is installed in the room, the gas boiler having a room temperature controller composed of a combustion lamp, various function display window, time / temperature selection button and the test run button, the gas boiler is configured A commissioning button having a function of switching to a mode, a function of selecting a function for environment setting, and a function of completing a signal input for environment setting; A time / temperature selection button functioning to input an operation value of a selected function in a state where the gas boiler is in an environmental setting mode; A function display window for displaying a signal value input from the trial run button and the time / temperature selection button; And it is connected to the trial run button, time / temperature selection button and the function display window, and provides a gas boiler operating environment control device consisting of a microcomputer to compare the signal input from the trial run button and the time / temperature selection button to display on the function display window do.

According to the present invention, the operating environment of the proportional control gas boiler for controlling the size of the flame by adjusting the mixing ratio of air and fuel is controlled using an indoor temperature controller. That is, the gas boiler is switched to the environment setting mode by using the trial run button of the indoor temperature controller, and the operation function of the gas boiler is input by using the trial run button and the time / temperature selection button. After the operation function is input to the gas boiler and the environment setting mode is released by using the trial run button, the gas boiler automatically executes a function desired by the user.

1 is a view schematically showing an operating environment adjusting apparatus for a gas boiler according to the present invention.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for adjusting an operating environment of a gas boiler according to the present invention.

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10: Function display window 18: Test run button

20: time / temperature selection button 30: room temperature controller

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a view schematically showing an operating environment adjusting apparatus for a gas boiler according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for adjusting an operating environment of a gas boiler according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the apparatus for adjusting the operating environment of a gas boiler is described first. An indoor temperature controller 30 is connected to a gas boiler (not shown) that performs a heating function of a room, and the indoor temperature controller 30 is It is installed indoors, and is composed of a combustion lamp, various function display window 10, time / temperature selection button 20, and a trial run button 18 and the like.

The test run button 18 switches the gas boiler to the environment setting mode when the user continues to press the button for more than a predetermined set time (for example, 10 seconds). When the gas boiler is switched to the environment setting mode using the trial run button 18, the function display window 10 automatically displays data corresponding to the environment setting mode. At this time, the data displayed on the function display window 10 is a symbol corresponding to the operation function which is the environment in which the gas boiler is operated. Symbols corresponding to the operation functions are shown in Table 1 and shown in the "Indicator" column. P0 to P9 shown in the "indicator" column are symbols corresponding to the operating environment of the gas boiler.

Table 1.Operational Function Symbols Applicable to Gas Boiler's Operating Environment

Display item Symbol detail of fuction Data input function P0 Limit display of maximum temperature of R / C. In case of "1" = Indication up to 80 ℃ In case of "0" = Unrestricted P1 Boiler type selection "C" = open type "P" = closed P2 Select gas type of boiler (LNG, LPG, HP15) P3 Calorie Selection of Boiler (13/16/20/25/30) P4 "7C" (3 stage combustion) "3C" (no intermediate combustion) P5 "3n" (3 stage combustion) "2n" (no low combustion) P6 Minimum operating flow rate of hot water When set to "3L": 2.5L / min When set to "1L": 1.5L / min P7 Sealed Automatic Water Filling Valve OFF Time Variable (20 ~ 120sec) P8 Pump run time setting at R / C stop (0 sec to 3 min) P9 Refill water valve OFF time (0 to 10 seconds) after water level

When the gas boiler is in the environmental setting mode, a symbol corresponding to the operating environment of the gas boiler is automatically displayed on the function display window 10 by the microcomputer. Accordingly, the user increases or decreases the capacity of the symbols (for example, P0 to P9) displayed on the function display window 10 by using the time / temperature selection button 20. In addition, when the symbol displayed on the function display window 10 is converted into another symbol, the trial run button 18 is pressed. When the trial run button 18 is pressed for a predetermined time or less, the symbol displayed on the function display window 10 is converted. After adjusting the symbol and capacity displayed on the function display window 10 by using the trial run button 18 and the time / temperature selection button 20, the final trial decision button 18 is set for a predetermined time or more. Keep pressing That is, when the trial run button 18 is continuously pressed for a predetermined time or more in the environment setting mode, the symbol and capacity displayed on the function display window 10 are determined, and the operating environment of the gas boiler is stored in the microcomputer.

In the drawings, reference numeral 12 denotes a heating temperature control knob, 14 a combustion lamp, 16 a repetitive timer handle, 22 a power switch, and 24 a heating / hot water selection switch.

In one embodiment, when the user wants to change the operating environment of the gas boiler, the user continuously presses the commissioning button 18 for a predetermined time or more (for example, 10 seconds). If the trial run button 18 is continuously pressed for a predetermined time or more (for example, 10 seconds), the gas boiler is switched to an environment setting mode and the gas boiler is mounted on the function display window 10 provided at one side of the indoor temperature controller 30. The function and environmental capacity corresponding to the operating environment are displayed.

When changing the operating environment of the gas boiler after the gas boiler is switched to the environmental setting mode, the trial run button 18 is pressed for less than the set time. When the trial run button 18 is pressed for less than the set time, P0 to P9, which are the "symbols" shown in Table 1, are selectively switched one step at a time and displayed on the function display window 10. In addition, when the time / temperature selection button 20 is pressed, the functional capacity corresponding to P0 to P9, which are “indicators” displayed on the function display window 10, is increased or decreased. Therefore, after selecting the operating environment of the gas boiler by using the test run button 18 and the time / temperature selection button 20 in the state of the gas boiler configuration mode, the test run button 18 is continuously selected for a predetermined time or more. Completion is executed to complete the gas boiler configuration.

That is, by pressing the trial run button 18 for less than the set time in the state where the gas boiler is in the environmental setting mode, it is possible to select " P3 " The "P3" is a function of selecting a gas type (LNG, LPG or HP15). In order to select one of LNG, LPG or HP15 while "P3" is displayed on the function display window 10, the time / temperature selection button 20 Press). When the time / temperature selection button 20 is pressed, LNG, LPG or HP15 is sequentially selected and displayed on the function display window 10. When the LNG, LPG or HP15 "LNG" is displayed on the function display window 10, pressing the commissioning button 18 for more than the set time "LNG" is selected, so the gas boiler can use "LNG" afterwards. Will be.

Referring to Figure 2 describes how to adjust the operating environment of the gas boiler, first, it is determined whether a signal is input from the test run button 18 provided on one side of the room temperature controller 30 (step S100). . If the signal is not applied from the test run button 18 in the first step (S100), the first step (S100) is repeatedly executed, and if the signal is applied, it is determined whether the signal is continuously applied for a predetermined time or more ( Step 2 (S105) If the signal is continuously applied for more than a predetermined time from the trial run button 18 in the second step (S105), the gas boiler is switched to the environment setting mode (step S110). Since the gas boiler is switched to the environment setting mode in the third step S110, data corresponding to the environment setting mode is automatically displayed on the function display window 10 (step S115). Next, it is determined whether a signal is applied from the trial run button 18 (step S120), and if the signal is applied from the trial run button 18 in the fifth step S120, the signal is output for a predetermined time or more. Continuously In step S125, if a signal is applied from the trial run button 18 for a predetermined time or less, the operation function is selected by one step each time the signal is applied. (7th step S130) to determine whether a signal is applied from the time / temperature selection button 20 after the seventh step S130 (S8). If a signal is not applied from the time / temperature selection button 20 in the eighth step S135, the fifth step S120 is repeatedly executed, and if a signal is applied from the time / temperature selection button 20. According to the applied signal, the data displayed on the function display window 10 is increased or decreased, and then the fifth step S120 is executed (the ninth step S140). If the signal has not been applied for more than a certain set time from In the sixth step S125, if the signal is continuously applied for a predetermined time or more from the trial run button 18, the selected operation function is set. The setting mode is released (11th step 150).

As can be seen from the above description, the present invention is to control the operating environment of the proportional control gas boiler to control the size of the flame by adjusting the mixing ratio of air and fuel using an indoor temperature controller. That is, the gas boiler is switched to the environment setting mode by using the trial run button of the indoor temperature controller, and the operation function of the gas boiler is input by using the trial run button and the time / temperature selection button. After the operation function is input to the gas boiler and the environment setting mode is released by using the trial run button, the gas boiler automatically executes a function desired by the user.

Claims (3)

In the gas boiler which is installed indoors and has an indoor temperature controller composed of a combustion lamp, various function display windows, time / temperature selection button and a test run button, A trial run button 18 having a function of switching the gas boiler to an environment setting mode, a function of selecting an environment and an environmental capacity at which the gas boiler operates, and a function of completing a signal input for environment setting; A time / temperature selection button 20 for inputting an operation value of a selected function in a state in which the gas boiler is in an environment setting mode; A function display window (10) for displaying a signal value input from the trial run button (18) and the time / temperature selection button (20); And It is connected to the trial run button 18, the time / temperature selection button 20 and the function display window 10, and compares the signals input from the trial run button 18 and the time / temperature selection button 20 to the function display window ( The operating environment control device for a gas boiler comprising a microcomputer shown in 10). 2. The gas boiler is switched to the environmental setting mode by continuously pressing the commissioning button 18 for a predetermined time or longer, and the commissioning button 18 is again in the gas boiler configuration mode for a predetermined time or more. If it is pressed continuously, the selected environment and environmental capacity are inputted and stored in the microcomputer, and when the test button is pressed for a predetermined time or less while the gas boiler is in the environment setting mode, the environment and environmental capacity of the gas boiler displayed on the function display window 10 are converted. Gas boiler operating environment control device characterized in that the selected. A first step (S100) of determining whether a signal is input from the test drive button 18 provided at one side of the indoor temperature controller 30; If the signal is not applied from the trial run button 18 in the first step (S100), and repeats the first step (S100), and if the signal is applied to determine whether the signal is continuously applied for a predetermined time or more. Two steps (S105); A third step (S110) of switching the gas boiler to an environment setting mode when a signal is continuously applied for a predetermined time or more from the trial run button 18 in the second step (S105); A fourth step S115 of automatically displaying data corresponding to the environment setting mode on the function display window 10 since the gas boiler is switched to the environment setting mode in the third step S110; A fifth step (S120) of determining whether a signal is applied from the trial run button 18 after the fourth step (S115); A sixth step (S125) of determining whether the signal is continuously applied for a predetermined time or more when a signal is applied from the trial run button 18 in the fifth step (S120); If a signal is applied from the trial run button 18 for a predetermined time or less in the sixth step (S125), each time the signal is applied, a seventh step of selecting an operation function by one step and displaying it on the function display window 10 ( S130); An eighth step S135 for determining whether a signal is applied from the time / temperature selection button 20 after the seventh step S130; If a signal is not applied from the time / temperature selection button 20 in the eighth step S135, the fifth step S120 is repeatedly executed, and a signal is applied if a signal is applied from the time / temperature selection button 20. According to the ninth step (S140) to execute the fifth step (S120) after increasing or decreasing the data displayed on the function display window 10 according to; A tenth step (S145) of performing an original trial run button function when a signal is not applied continuously from the trial run button 18 for a predetermined time or more in the second step (S105); And Operation of the gas boiler comprising an eleventh step 150 of setting the selected operation function and then releasing the environment setting mode if the signal is continuously applied from the trial run button 18 for a predetermined time or more in the sixth step S125. How to adjust your environment.