WO2006028053A1 - 設備機器管理システム、管理装置、設備機器管理方法及び設備機器管理プログラム - Google Patents
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- Equipment management system management device, equipment management method and equipment management program
- the present invention relates to an equipment management system, a management apparatus, an equipment management method, and an equipment management program. Background art
- facility equipment has been managed via a first communication line (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
- the notification device that receives the abnormality information, which is information related to the abnormality in the equipment, from the equipment via the second communication line is used.
- the equipment data is sent via the first communication line to the management device that manages the equipment via the first communication line.
- Patent Document 1 JP 2002-277150 (Pages 1-4, Figure 1-4)
- the reporting device is often installed in a secure location within the local network (for example, if a firewall is installed between the reporting device and the management device on the first communication line! For example, the device itself is not assigned a telephone number that can be received from outside. For this reason, it is difficult to establish an environment in which the management device can actively access the reporting device via the first communication line without changing the security settings and device specifications in the local network. In other words, the management device outside the local network actively acquires the data of the equipment in the local network and actively controls the equipment. Therefore, remote operation is not possible as a reference or emergency measure for operation data after notification, and the first communication line, notification device, and second communication line are not connected. There is a risk that the equipment will not be sufficiently managed through this.
- the traffic on the first communication line is more than necessary. It may increase, making it difficult to respond quickly when an abnormality occurs in equipment.
- an object of the present invention is to overcome the obstacles due to the difficulty of access by external force without changing the settings in the local network or the specifications of the device, and to transmit / receive information on the equipment as necessary.
- An equipment management system is an equipment management system for managing equipment via a first communication line, and includes a reporting device and a management device.
- the reporting device transmits the equipment information via the first communication line.
- Equipment information is information related to equipment, and is information received from the equipment via the second communication line.
- the management device receives the equipment information from the reporting device via the first communication line.
- the reporting device transmits via the first communication line, it continues to connect to the management device via the first communication line.
- the management device continues the connection and transmits the re-access setting information to the reporting device via the first communication line based on the fact that the equipment information has been received.
- the reaccess setting information is information for accessing again via the first communication line by the reporting device.
- the reporting device can receive equipment information from the equipment via the second communication line.
- the reporting device then transmits the equipment information via the first communication line.
- Sarakoko the reporting device, will continue to connect to the management device via the first communication line when transmitted via the first communication line.
- the management device continues the connection and also receives the equipment information via the first communication line.
- the management device continues the connection and transmits the reaccess setting information to the reporting device via the first communication line based on the reception of the facility equipment information.
- the management device receives the equipment information based on Since the re-access setting information can be received by the reporting device via the first communication line, the reporting device and the management device can be connected in a pseudo real time if necessary. For this reason
- the equipment can be sufficiently managed through the first communication line, the reporting device, and the second communication line.
- the equipment device management system according to the second invention is the equipment device management system according to the first invention, and the reporting device accesses the management device via the first communication line based on the re-access setting information.
- the equipment management system according to the third invention is the equipment management system according to the first or second invention, wherein the first communication line is a network line.
- the equipment management system further includes a firewall.
- a firewall is installed on the network line between the reporting device and the management device.
- This equipment management system is installed between the reporting device and the management device over the firewall power network line, so the management device actively acquires the equipment data and actively controls the equipment. It is difficult to do.
- the notification device can receive the re-access setting information via the first communication line based on the fact that the management device has received the equipment information, so if necessary, The reporting device and the management device can be connected in real time in a pseudo manner. For this reason, it is possible to sufficiently manage the equipment via the first communication line, the reporting device, and the second communication line as necessary.
- the equipment management system according to the fourth invention is the equipment management system according to the first invention or the second invention, and further includes a relay device.
- the relay device relays the connection between the reporting device and the management device.
- the reporting device and the relay device are connected by the 4th communication line.
- the relay device and the management device are connected by the first communication line.
- the first communication line is a wide area network line.
- the fourth communication line is a local area network line.
- the reporting device does not have a valid address on the wide area network line.
- the management equipment since the reporting device does not have a valid address over a wide area network line, the management equipment actively acquires the equipment data or actively controls the equipment. It is difficult. However, even in such a situation, the notification device can receive the reaccess setting information via the first communication line based on the fact that the management device has received the equipment information. Can be connected in real time to the management device. For this reason, if necessary, the equipment can be sufficiently managed through the first communication line, the reporting device, and the second communication line.
- An equipment management system is the equipment management system according to the first invention or the second invention, and further includes a relay device.
- the relay device relays the connection between the reporting device and the management device.
- the reporting device and the relay device are connected by the 4th communication line.
- the relay device and the management device are connected by the first communication line.
- the first communication line is a public telephone line.
- the fourth communication line is an extension telephone line.
- the reporting device does not have a valid address on the public telephone line.
- the management equipment since the reporting device does not have an effective address on the public telephone line, the management equipment actively acquires the equipment data or actively controls the equipment. It is difficult.
- the notification device can receive the reaccess setting information via the first communication line based on the fact that the management device has received the equipment information. Can be connected in real time to the management device. For this reason, if necessary, the equipment can be sufficiently managed through the first communication line, the reporting device, and the second communication line.
- An equipment management system is the equipment management system according to the first invention or the second invention, wherein the first communication line is a public telephone line.
- the reporting device is connected to the public telephone line and has the same address as other devices!
- the management device since the reporting device has a common address with other devices on the public telephone line, the management device actively acquires data on the equipment and actively uses the equipment. It is difficult to control automatically.
- the notification device can receive the reaccess setting information via the first communication line based on the fact that the management device has received the equipment information. Can be connected in real time to the management device. For this reason, if necessary, the equipment can be sufficiently managed through the first communication line, the reporting device, and the second communication line.
- the equipment management system according to the seventh invention is the equipment management system according to any one of the first invention to the sixth invention, wherein the management device performs reaccess based on the importance of the equipment information. Generate configuration information.
- the re-access setting information is generated based on the importance of the equipment / equipment information. Therefore, the generation of re-access setting information more than necessary can be reduced. In addition, it is possible to reduce the re-access setting information from being transmitted to the reporting device via the first communication line more than necessary, so that the traffic on the first communication line can be reduced.
- An equipment device management system is the equipment device management system according to any one of the first invention to the seventh invention, wherein the re-access setting information includes timing information.
- Timing information is information about the timing at which the reporting device should access.
- the reporting device accesses the management device via the first communication line at a predetermined timing based on the timing information.
- the management device is accessed via the first communication line at a predetermined timing based on the timing information, so that the notification device and the management device can be simulated in real time as necessary. Can be connected.
- An equipment management system is the equipment management system according to the eighth invention, wherein the re-access setting information further includes content information.
- the content information is information related to the content of data to be transmitted by the reporting device. Based on the timing information and content information, the reporting device transmits the equipment data to the management device via the first communication line at a predetermined timing.
- the equipment data is transmitted to the management device via the first communication line at a predetermined timing based on the timing information and the content information.
- Equipment can be monitored via the communication line, the reporting device and the second communication line.
- the equipment management system according to the tenth aspect of the invention is the equipment management system according to the ninth aspect of the invention. Therefore, the management device accepts the request information via the third communication line.
- the request information is information on a request related to management of equipment via the first communication line. Based on the request information, the management device transmits the equipment data via the third communication line.
- monitoring of equipment via the first communication line, the reporting device, and the second communication line can be performed on the basis of the request information.
- the equipment management system according to the eleventh invention is the equipment management system according to any of the eighth invention and the tenth invention, wherein the management device passes the first communication line at a predetermined timing by a reporting device. Control information is sent to the reporting device via the first communication line. The control information is information for controlling the equipment.
- control information is transmitted to the reporting device via the first communication line when accessed by the reporting device via the first communication line at a predetermined timing.
- Equipment equipment can be controlled via the communication line, the notification device, and the second communication line.
- the equipment device management system is the equipment device management system according to the eleventh invention, and the management device accepts the request information via the third communication line.
- the request information is information on a request related to controlling the equipment via the first communication line.
- the management device determines control information based on the request information.
- the management device accepts the request information via the third communication line and determines the control information based on the request information. Therefore, the management device receives the request information via the first communication line, the reporting device, and the second communication line. It is possible to act on behalf of the equipment based on the request information.
- the equipment device management system is the equipment device management system according to any one of the first invention power and the twelfth invention, wherein the equipment information includes abnormality information, performance information, load information, and usage state information.
- the equipment information includes abnormality information, performance information, load information, and usage state information.
- Abnormality information is information related to abnormalities in equipment.
- the performance information is information regarding the performance of the equipment.
- Load information is information related to the load on equipment.
- the usage status information is information regarding the usage status of the equipment.
- equipment information is abnormal information, performance information, load information. Since the management device receives the equipment information, the management device can determine whether or not there is a need to manage the equipment.
- a management device is a management device for managing equipment via the first communication line, and includes a reception unit and a transmission unit.
- the receiving unit receives equipment information from the reporting device via the first communication line.
- the reporting device transmits equipment information via the first communication line.
- the equipment information is information on the equipment and is received from the equipment device via the second communication line.
- the transmission unit continues the connection with the reporting device and transmits the reaccess setting information to the reporting device via the first communication line based on the reception of the equipment information by the receiving unit.
- the re-access setting information is information for accessing again via the first communication line by the reporting device.
- the re-access setting information can be received via the first communication line based on the fact that the equipment information is received by the management device. Therefore, the management device and the management device can be managed as necessary.
- the device can be connected in pseudo real time. For this reason, it is possible to fully manage the equipment via the first communication line, the reporting device, and the second communication line as necessary.
- An equipment management method is an equipment management method for managing equipment via the first communication line, and includes a reporting step, a reception step, and a transmission step.
- the equipment information is transmitted via the first communication line.
- the equipment information is information related to the equipment and is received from the equipment via the second communication line.
- connection via the first communication line is continued.
- equipment information is received via the first communication line.
- the transmission step the connection via the first communication line is continued, and the reaccess setting information is transmitted via the first communication line based on the fact that the equipment information is received in the reception step.
- the re-access setting information is information for re-accessing via the first communication line.
- the re-access setting information is the first based on the fact that the equipment information is received in the receiving step. As it can be received via a communication line, if necessary And can be connected in real time via the first communication line. For this reason, even if it is difficult to actively acquire equipment information via the first communication line, the equipment must be fully managed via the first communication line and the second communication line as necessary. Can do.
- An equipment management program is an equipment management program for causing a management device to manage equipment via the first communication line, and includes a reception step and a transmission step.
- the equipment information is received by the management device via the first communication line.
- the equipment information is information received from the equipment via the second communication line and transmitted via the first communication line.
- the equipment information is information on abnormality of equipment.
- the transmission step the connection via the first communication line is continued, and the reaccess setting information is transmitted via the first communication line based on the fact that the equipment information is received in the reception step.
- the reaccess setting information is information for accessing again via the first communication line.
- the reaccess setting information can be received via the first communication line based on the fact that the equipment information is received in the reception step. It can be connected in pseudo real time. For this reason, even if it is difficult to actively acquire equipment information via the first communication line, the equipment should be fully managed via the first communication line and the second communication line as necessary. Can do.
- the reaccess setting information is adjusted and generated according to the importance of the equipment information.
- Importance includes information related to equipment (for example, model name, date and time of installation of equipment, operation data for a certain period of time, report records, etc.), as well as customer information (industry, region, past complaint data, etc.) It is calculated based on the content of the report and the pattern of the situation. This discriminating information makes it possible to provide more detailed maintenance and customer service for each equipment.
- the first invention power is the equipment equipment management system according to either the thirteenth invention or the seventeenth invention, and the management device is created for other equipment equipment. Refer to the re-access schedule. This The management device performs system load prediction. Then, the management device generates re-access setting information based on the load prediction.
- the schedule is created avoiding the time when access is concentrated, and re-access setting information is generated.
- the notification device can receive the re-access setting information via the first communication line based on the fact that the equipment information is received by the management device. Accordingly, the reporting device and the management device can be connected in a pseudo real time. For this reason, if necessary, the equipment can be sufficiently managed through the first communication line, the reporting device, and the second communication line.
- FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a facility equipment management system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a notification device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a remote management center according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing in which the equipment management system manages the abnormality of the air conditioning equipment via the first communication line.
- FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in which the equipment management system manages air conditioner abnormalities via the first communication line.
- FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing a configuration of reaccess setting information.
- FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram of the equipment management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram of the equipment management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram of the equipment management system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of an equipment management system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram of a remote management center according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing in which the equipment management system manages the abnormality of the air conditioning equipment via the first communication line.
- FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing in which the equipment management system manages an abnormality of the air conditioning equipment via the first communication line.
- FIG. 14 is a configuration diagram of an equipment management system according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 15 is a configuration diagram of a notification device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 16 is a configuration diagram of a remote management center according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 17A is a first half of a flow chart showing a flow of processing for managing monitoring information of an air conditioning facility in which a facility equipment management system according to a third embodiment of the present invention is newly installed via a first communication line.
- FIG. 17B The latter half of the flow chart showing the flow of processing for managing the monitoring information of the air conditioning equipment in which the equipment management system according to the third embodiment of the present invention is newly installed via the first communication line.
- FIG. 1 shows a configuration diagram of an equipment management system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 show configuration diagrams of components of the equipment management system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- the equipment management system 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a system for mainly managing the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,%) Via the first communication line 50.
- the equipment management system 1 shown in FIG. 1 mainly includes air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,...), A notification device 30, a remote management center 20, a firewall 40, a first communication line 50, and a network 14. .
- the reporting device 30 and the remote management center 20 are connected by a first communication line 50.
- the first communication line 50 is a network line.
- a firewall 40 is installed between the remote management center 20 and the reporting device 30 on the first communication line 50.
- the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,...), The reporting device 30 and the firewall 40 are installed in the building 10.
- the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,...) Mainly includes air conditioner groups 12a, 12b,.
- the air conditioner group 12a (12aa, 12ab, 12ac, 12ad,%) Includes an outdoor unit 12aa and an indoor unit group (12a b, 12ac, 12ad,).
- the outdoor unit 12aa and the indoor unit group (12ab, 12ac, 12ad,... Are connected by the network 14.
- the other air conditioner groups 12b,... are the same as the air conditioner group 12a.
- the notification device 30 shown in FIG. 1 mainly includes a reception unit 31, a transmission unit 32, a reception unit 33, a transmission unit 34, a control unit 35, and a storage unit 36.
- the storage unit 36 mainly stores data 38 and re-access setting information 39 of the air conditioning equipment 12.
- the receiver 33 Based on the occurrence of an abnormality in the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,...) (See FIG. 1), the receiver 33 receives the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,...; ) (See Fig. 1).
- the abnormality information is information on the abnormality of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b, ...) (see Fig. 1), and the abnormality information of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b, ...) (see Fig. 1).
- the control unit 35 receives the abnormality information from the reception unit 33 and passes it to the transmission unit 32.
- the transmission unit 32 transmits the abnormality information to the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50. That is, a notification is made.
- the transmission unit 32 transmits to the remote management center 20, the connection to the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50 is continued.
- the receiving unit 31 continues the connection and receives the reaccess setting information from the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50.
- the re-access setting information is information for allowing the remote management center 20 to be accessed again by the reporting device 30 via the first communication line 50.
- the control unit 35 receives the re-access setting information from the receiving unit 31 and stores it in the storage unit 36 as the re-access setting information 39. Thereafter, the connection with the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50 is disconnected.
- the control unit 35 refers to the storage unit 36, acquires the re-access setting information 39 and the data 38 of the air conditioning equipment 12, and passes it to the transmission unit 32.
- the transmission unit 32 reestablishes the connection and transmits the data 38 of the air conditioning equipment 12 to the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50 at a predetermined timing based on the reaccess setting information 39.
- the data 38 of the air conditioner 12 is the operation data of the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b, ...;) (see Fig. 1) (suction air temperature, suction air humidity, heat exchanger temperature, compressor discharge pressure, etc.) It is.
- the receiving unit 31 continues the connection and receives the control information 25 (see FIG. 3) from the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50.
- the control information 25 (see FIG. 3) is information for controlling the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,%) (See FIG. 1).
- the control unit 35 receives the control information 25 (see FIG. 3) from the receiving unit 31 and controls the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,%) (See FIG. 1) based on the control information 25 (see FIG. 3). Generate a signal.
- Transmitter 34 Force Receives control signal from controller 35.
- the transmission unit 34 transmits the control signal to the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,...) (See FIG. 1) via the network 14.
- the remote management center 20 shown in FIG. 1 mainly includes a reception unit 21, a transmission unit 22, a control unit 23, and a storage unit 24, as shown in FIG.
- control information 25 is mainly stored.
- the receiving unit 21 continues the connection and notifies the abnormality information via the first communication line 50.
- Receive from device 30 The control unit 23 receives abnormality information from the reception unit 21. Based on the abnormality information, the control unit 23 determines whether or not the abnormality of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,...) (See FIG. 1) is an important abnormality. When the control unit 23 determines that the abnormality of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,...) (See FIG. 1) is an important abnormality, it generates re-access setting information (see FIG. 6). That is, the control unit 23 generates reaccess setting information (see FIG. 6) based on the importance of the abnormality information.
- the transmission unit 22 receives re-access setting information (see FIG. 6) from the control unit 23. The transmission unit 22 continues the connection and transmits re-access setting information (see FIG. 6) to the reporting device 30 via the first communication line 50 based on the reception of the abnormality information.
- the receiving unit 21 continues the established connection and receives the data 38 (see FIG. 2) of the air conditioning equipment 12 via the first communication line 50 at a predetermined timing.
- the control unit 23 receives the data 38 (see FIG. 2) of the air conditioning equipment 12 from the reception unit 21 and stores it in the storage unit 24. Based on the reception of the data 38 (see FIG. 2) of the air conditioning equipment 12, the control unit 23 refers to the storage unit 24, acquires the control information 25, and passes it to the transmission unit 22.
- the transmission unit 22 continues the connection and transmits the control information 25 to the notification device 30 via the first communication line 50.
- the re-access setting information 39 shown in FIG. 2 mainly includes a timing information column 391 and a content information column 392 as shown in FIG.
- Timing information is stored in the timing information column 391.
- the timing information is information related to the timing at which the notification device 30 should access the remote management center 20. Specifically, it is time information that the reporting device 30 should access to the remote management center 20.
- the content information column 392 stores content information.
- the content information is information regarding the content of data that the reporting device 30 should transmit to the remote management center 20. Specifically, it is information on the type of data that the reporting device 30 should transmit to the remote management center 20.
- the timing at which the reporting device 30 should access the remote management center 20 and the content of the data that the reporting device 30 should transmit to the remote management center 20 are grasped. It is possible. For example, in the case shown in FIG. 6, “200 4/7/23 12:00” reports “operating data of air conditioning equipment 12” to the remote control center. That it should be sent to
- the equipment device management system 1 shown in FIG. 1 uses the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 to manage the flow of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,%) Via the first communication line 50. explain.
- step S1 shown in FIG. 4 ((1) shown in FIG. 4), abnormality information is received. That is, the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,...) (See FIG. 1) is abnormalized by the receiving unit 33 of the notification device 30 shown in FIG. 12a, 12b, • ⁇ -) Error information is received from (see Fig. 1).
- the abnormality information is information related to the abnormality of the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b, ⁇ ) (see Fig. 1), and the abnormality information of the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b, ⁇ ) (see Fig. 1) Operation data at the time of occurrence. If there is no abnormality in the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,...) (See FIG. 1), the receiving unit 33 may receive empty (NULL) information.
- step S2 shown in FIG. 4 it is determined whether or not an abnormality has occurred. That is, the control unit 35 of the notification device 30 shown in FIG. 2 determines that an abnormality has occurred when the abnormality information is received from the reception unit 33, and the abnormality information is not received from the reception unit 33. Is determined not to occur. If it is determined that an abnormality has occurred, the process proceeds to step S3. If it is determined that an abnormality has occurred, the process proceeds to step S1 ((1) shown in FIG. 4).
- step S3 shown in FIG. 4 a notification is made. That is, the control unit 35 of the notification device 30 shown in FIG.
- the transmission unit 32 transmits abnormality information to the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50. That is, a report is made.
- the transmission unit 32 transmits the data to the remote management center 20, the connection with the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50 is continued.
- step S4 shown in FIG. 4 reception is performed at the remote management center. That is, the receiving unit 21 of the remote management center 20 shown in FIG. 3 continues the connection and receives the abnormality information from the notification device 30 via the first communication line 50.
- the controller 23 receives the abnormality information from the receiver 21.
- step S5 shown in FIG. 4 it is determined whether or not there is an important abnormality. That is, the control unit 23 of the remote management center 20 shown in FIG. 3 determines whether the abnormality of the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,...) (See FIG. 1) is an important abnormality based on the abnormality information. To be judged. In other words, the control unit 23 determines the importance of the abnormality information. If it is determined that there is an important abnormality, the process proceeds to step S6. If it is determined that the abnormality is not an important abnormality, the process proceeds to step S1 ((1) shown in FIG. 4).
- step S6 shown in FIG. 4 re-access setting information is generated. That is, the re-access setting information (see FIG. 6) is generated by the control unit 23 of the remote management center 20 shown in FIG.
- step S7 shown in FIG. 4 re-access setting information is transmitted. That is, the re-access setting information (see FIG. 6) is received from the control unit 23 by the transmission unit 22 of the remote management center 20 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the connection is continued by the transmitter 22 and the abnormality information is received by the receiver 21, the re-access setting information (see FIG. 6) is sent to the notification device 30 via the first communication line 50. It is transmitted ((2) shown in Fig. 4).
- step S8 shown in FIG. 5 the notification device performs reception.
- the connection is continued by the receiving unit 31 of the notification device 30 shown in FIG. 2, and the re-access setting information is received from the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50.
- the re-access setting information is information for allowing the remote management center 20 to be accessed again by the reporting device 30 via the first communication line 50.
- the control unit 35 receives re-access setting information from the receiving unit 31 and stores it in the storage unit 36 as re-access setting information 39. Thereafter, the connection with the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50 is disconnected.
- step S9 shown in FIG. 5 it is determined whether or not a predetermined timing has come.
- the storage unit 36 is referred to and the reaccess setting information 39 is acquired by the control unit 35 of the notification device 30 shown in FIG.
- the control unit 35 refers to a timer (not shown) and the current time Information is acquired. Based on the timing information (see the timing information column 391 shown in FIG. 6) of the re-access setting information 39 and the current time information, the control unit 35 determines whether or not a predetermined timing has been reached. If it is determined that the predetermined timing has been reached, the process proceeds to step S10. If it is determined that the predetermined timing has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S9.
- step S10 shown in FIG. 5 the remote management center is accessed. That is, the storage unit 36 is referred to by the control unit 35 of the notification device 30 shown in FIG. 2, and the reaccess setting information 39 and the data 38 of the air conditioning equipment 12 are acquired and passed to the transmission unit 32.
- the transmission unit 32 reestablishes the connection and, based on the content information of the re-access setting information 39 (see the content information column 392 shown in FIG. 6), the air conditioner 12 is connected via the first communication line 50.
- Data 3 8 is transmitted to the remote management center 20.
- the data 38 of the air conditioning equipment 12 is the operation data (suction air temperature, suction air humidity, heat exchanger temperature, compressor discharge pressure, etc.) of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b, ⁇ ) (see Fig. 1). ).
- step S11 shown in FIG. 5 control information is downloaded.
- the connection established again by the receiver 21 of the remote management center 20 shown in FIG. 3 is continued, and the data 38 (see FIG. 2) of the air conditioning equipment 12 is received via the first communication line 50.
- the control unit 23 receives the data 38 (see FIG. 2) of the air conditioning equipment 12 from the reception unit 21 and stores it in the storage unit 24.
- the storage unit 24 is referred to, and control information 25 is acquired and passed to the transmission unit 22.
- the transmission unit 22 continues the connection and transmits control information 25 to the notification device 30 via the first communication line 50.
- control information 25 is information for controlling the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,...) (See FIG. 1). Connection is continued by the receiver 31 of the notification device 30 shown in FIG. 2, and control information 25 (see FIG. 3) is received from the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50. Thereafter, the connection with the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50 is disconnected.
- step S12 shown in FIG. 5 the air conditioning equipment is controlled. That is, the control information 25 (see FIG. 3) is received from the receiving unit 31 by the control unit 35 of the notification device 30 shown in FIG. Based on the control information 25 (see FIG. 3), the control unit 35 controls the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,. ) (See Fig. 1). A control signal is received from the control unit 35 by the transmission unit 34. A control signal is transmitted to the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,...) (See FIG. 1) by the transmission unit 34 via the network 14. As a result, the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,... (See FIG. 1) is controlled.
- step S13 shown in FIG. 5 it is determined whether or not the access to the remote management center should be terminated. That is, the storage unit 36 is referred to by the control unit 35 of the notification device 30 shown in FIG. 2, and based on the re-access setting information 39, it is determined whether or not the access to the remote management center 20 should be terminated. The If it is determined that the process should be completed, the process proceeds to step S1 ((1) shown in FIGS. 5 and 4). If it is determined that the process should not be completed, the process proceeds to step S9.
- the reporting device 30 shown in FIG. 1 is connected to the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b, ...) via the network 14 based on the occurrence of an abnormality in the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b, ). Receive error information from.
- the reporting device 30 transmits the abnormality information via the first communication line 50 based on the occurrence of the abnormality of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,).
- the reporting device 30 transmits via the first communication line 50, it continues to connect to the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50.
- the remote management center 20 continues the connection and receives abnormality information from the notification device 30 via the first communication line 50.
- the remote management center 20 continues the connection and transmits re-access setting information (see FIG.
- the reporting device 30 continues the connection and receives re-access setting information (see FIG. 6) from the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50.
- the reporting device 30 stores the re-access setting information (see FIG. 6) as the re-access setting information 39 (see FIG. 2).
- the reporting device 30 reestablishes the connection with the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50 based on the re-access setting information 39 (see FIG. 2), and remotely manages it via the first communication line 50. Access center 20.
- the reporting device 30 is connected to the remote management center via the first communication line 50 based on the re-access setting information 39 (see FIG. 2). Therefore, the notification device 30 and the remote management center 20 can be simulated and connected in real time as necessary. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently manage the abnormality of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,%) Via the first communication line 50, the notification device 30, and the network 14 as necessary.
- the first communication line 50 shown in FIG. 1 is a network line.
- a firewall 40 is installed between the reporting device 30 and the remote management center 20 on the network line (first communication line 50).
- the reporting device 30 receives the abnormality information from the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,...) Via the network 14 based on the occurrence of the abnormality of the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,).
- the reporting device 30 transmits the abnormality information via the first communication line 50 based on the occurrence of the abnormality of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,).
- the reporting device 30 transmits via the first communication line 50, it continues to connect to the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50.
- the remote management center 20 continues the connection and receives abnormality information from the notification device 30 via the first communication line 50.
- the remote management center 20 continues the connection and transmits re-access setting information (see FIG. 6) to the reporting device 30 via the first communication line 50 based on the fact that the abnormality information has been received.
- the remote management center 20 receives the data of the air conditioning equipment 12 after the abnormality of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b, ...) occurs. 38 (see Fig. 2) and it is difficult to actively control the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b, • ⁇ . Even in this case, it is based on the fact that the remote management center 20 received the abnormality information. Since the notification device 30 can receive the re-access setting information 39 (see FIG. 2) via the first communication line 50, the notification device 30 and the remote management center 20 can be simulated as necessary. Therefore, if necessary, abnormalities in the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,...) Can be detected via the first communication line 50, the reporting device 30, and the network 14. It is possible to manage sufficiently.
- the reporting device 30 shown in FIG. 1 is connected to the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b, ...) via the network 14 based on the occurrence of an abnormality in the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b, ). From abnormal feeling Receive information.
- the reporting device 30 transmits the abnormality information via the first communication line 50 based on the occurrence of the abnormality of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,).
- the reporting device 30 transmits via the first communication line 50, it continues to connect to the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50.
- the remote management center 20 continues the connection and receives abnormality information from the notification device 30 via the first communication line 50.
- the remote management center 20 generates re-access setting information (see Fig. 6) based on the importance of the abnormality information.
- the remote management center 20 continues the connection and transmits re-access setting information (see FIG. 6) to the notification device 30 via the first communication line 50 based on the reception of the abnormality information.
- the re-access setting information (see Fig. 6) is generated based on the importance of the abnormality information, it is possible to reduce the generation of the re-access setting information (see Fig. 6) more than necessary. .
- the traffic on the first communication line 50 is reduced. It is possible to reduce.
- the re-access setting information (see FIG. 6) is sent to the reporting device 30 via the first communication line 50. Send.
- the reporting device 30 continues the connection and receives the re-access setting information (see FIG. 6) via the first communication line 50.
- the reporting device 30 stores the re-access setting information (see FIG. 6) as the re-access setting information 39 (see FIG. 2).
- Reaccess setting information 39 (see Fig. 2) includes timing information (see timing information column 391 shown in Fig. 6).
- the reporting device 30 reestablishes the connection with the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50 based on the timing information (see the timing information column 391 shown in FIG. 6), and performs the first communication at a predetermined timing.
- the remote management center 20 is accessed via the line 50.
- the remote management center 20 is accessed via the first communication line 50 at a predetermined timing based on the timing information (see the timing information column 391 shown in FIG. 6). It is possible to connect to the remote management center 20 in a pseudo real time.
- the re-access setting information (see FIG. 6) is sent to the reporting device 30 via the first communication line 50. Send.
- the reporting device 30 continues the connection and receives the re-access setting information (see FIG. 6) via the first communication line 50.
- the reporting device 30 stores the re-access setting information (see FIG. 6) as the re-access setting information 39 (see FIG. 2).
- Re-access setting information 39 (see Fig. 2) includes timing information (see timing information column 391 shown in Fig. 6).
- the re-access setting information 39 (see FIG. 2) further includes content information (see content information 392 shown in FIG. 6).
- the reporting device 30 Based on the timing information (see timing information field 391 shown in FIG. 6) and content information (see content information 392 shown in FIG. 6), the reporting device 30 communicates with the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50. The connection is established again, and the data of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,...) Is transmitted to the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50 at a predetermined timing. Therefore, based on the timing information (see the timing information column 391 shown in FIG. 6) and the content information (see the content information 392 shown in FIG. 6), the data of the air conditioner 12 is transmitted via the first communication line 50 at a predetermined timing. 38 (see Fig. 2) is sent to the remote management center 20, so if necessary, air conditioning equipment 12 (1 2a, 12b, ⁇ ) via the first communication line 50, the reporting device 30 and the network 14 Can be monitored.
- the re-access setting information (see FIG. 6) is sent to the reporting device 30 via the first communication line 50. Send.
- the reporting device 30 continues the connection and receives the re-access setting information (see FIG. 6) via the first communication line 50.
- the reporting device 30 stores the re-access setting information (see FIG. 6) as the re-access setting information 39 (see FIG. 2).
- Re-access setting information 39 (see Fig. 2) includes timing information (see timing information column 391 shown in Fig. 6).
- the reporting device 30 reestablishes the connection with the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50 based on the timing information (see the timing information column 391 shown in FIG. 6), and performs the first communication at a predetermined timing.
- the remote management center 20 is accessed via the line 50.
- the control information 25 (see Fig. 3) is transmitted. First Sent to notification device 30 via communication line 50.
- control information 25 (see FIG. 3) is transmitted to the reporting device 30 via the first communication line 50 when accessed by the reporting device 30 via the first communication line 50 at a predetermined timing. If necessary, the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,%) Can be controlled via the first communication line 50, the notification device 30, and the network 14.
- the reporting device 30 shown in FIG. 1 is connected to the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b, ...) via the network 14 based on the occurrence of an abnormality in the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b, ). Receive error information from.
- the reporting device 30 transmits the abnormality information via the first communication line 50 based on the occurrence of the abnormality of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,).
- the reporting device 30 transmits via the first communication line 50, it continues to connect to the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50.
- the remote management center 20 continues the connection and receives abnormality information from the notification device 30 via the first communication line 50.
- the remote management center 20 continues the connection and transmits re-access setting information (see FIG. 6) to the reporting device 30 via the first communication line 50 based on the fact that the abnormality information has been received.
- the remote management center 20 can determine whether or not
- the re-access setting information 39 shown in FIG. 2 may not be the information shown in FIG.
- the timing information field 391 shown in FIG. 6 may store a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times that the reporting device 30 should access the remote management center 20.
- step S9 shown in FIG. 5 it is determined whether or not the force has passed a predetermined time interval.
- step S 13 it is determined whether or not the remote management center 20 has been accessed a predetermined number of times.
- information (ID number or the like) for identifying data to be transmitted from the reporting device 30 to the remote management center 20 may be stored in the content information column 392 shown in FIG. Content
- the information in the report column 392 may be “operation data of the outdoor unit 12aa,... Or the indoor unit 12ab,.
- the information in the content information column 392 may be “operation data of the outdoor unit group (12aa,%) Or indoor unit group (12ab, 12ac, 12ad,...)” In which there is an abnormality.
- the information in the content information column 392 may be “operation data of the air conditioner group 12a (12aa, 12ab, 12ac, 12ad,...)” In which there is an abnormality.
- the content information stored in the content information column 392 may be different information for each timing.
- the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b) is transmitted via the first communication line 50, the notification device 30, and the network 14. , ⁇ ) can be closely monitored.
- the abnormality information received by the receiving unit 33 shown in FIG. 2 may not be the operation data when the abnormality of the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,...) (See FIG. 1) occurs.
- data abnormality code, etc.
- It may be information on time and information on at least one of operation data when an abnormality occurs in the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,...) (See FIG. 1).
- the data 38 of the air conditioning equipment 12 shown in Fig. 2 is the operating data of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b, ...) (see Fig. 1) (suction air temperature, suction air humidity, heat exchanger temperature, compressor discharge) Pressure, operation time, etc.).
- operation data suction air temperature, suction air humidity, heat exchanger temperature, compressor discharge pressure, operation time, etc.
- air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b, ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ) Information on at least one of the power consumptions (see Figure 1).
- step S9 shown in FIG. 5 the notification device 30 shown in FIG. 2 is received.
- the operation data of the air conditioner 12 may be received from the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,...) (See FIG. 1) by the unit 33 via the network 14.
- the control unit 35 receives the operation data of the air conditioner 12 from the receiver 33 and stores it as the data 38 of the air conditioner 12. It may be stored in part 36.
- step S1 shown in FIG. 4 the timing at which the abnormality information is received from the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,%) Via the network 14 shown in FIG. 12b, etc Does not have to occur at the same time. That is, information for inquiring whether there is an abnormality in the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b, ...) (see Fig. 1) is transmitted via the network 14 by the transmitter 34 of the notification device 30 shown in FIG. 12 (12a, 12b, ...;) (see Fig. 1) may be sent periodically. In this case, even if an abnormality occurs in the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,...) (See Fig. 1), the receiver 33 receives the abnormality information at the timing when the transmitter 34 inquires. That's it.
- the control unit 35 of the notification device 30 shown in FIG. 2 does not have to pass the abnormality information to the transmission unit 32 immediately after receiving the abnormality information. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 35 may receive the abnormal information from the receiving unit 33 and store the abnormal information in the storage unit 36 as the abnormal information 37. In this case, the control unit 35 passes the abnormality information 37 to the transmission unit 32 at a timing when the abnormality information 37 is accumulated to some extent, and passes the abnormality information 37 to the transmission unit 32 at a regular timing. Also good.
- step S11 shown in FIG. 5 may be performed only at the first timing. Alternatively, it may be performed only when a need arises.
- step S10 the data 38 of the air conditioning equipment 12 may be transmitted to the remote management center 20 only at the first timing! /. Alternatively, it may be performed only when a need arises. If the data 38 of the air conditioning equipment 12 is not transmitted to the remote management center 20 in step S10, only access to the remote management center 20 is performed. For example, dummy information may be transmitted, or information requesting a reply may be transmitted.
- the firewall 40 shown in FIG. 1 may be a packet filtering type! /, An application gateway type, a stateful inspection type, or an external power of the building 10
- the first communication line 50 Anything that is difficult to actively access via is acceptable.
- the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,...), The reporting device 30 and the firewall 40 may be provided in a hospital, school, apartment house, etc. instead of the building 10.
- the air conditioner group 12a may include a plurality of outdoor units and a plurality of indoor units. One outdoor unit and one indoor unit may be provided.
- the first communication line 50 and the network 14 may adopt the same protocol, or may adopt different protocols.
- the notification device 30 shown in FIG. 1 transmits abnormality information via the first communication line 50 based on the occurrence of an abnormality in the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,). It is not necessary. For example, when an air conditioner 12aa, ⁇ is newly installed, only the newly installed air conditioner 12aa, '"is included in the air conditioner group 12a, ... or the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b including the air conditioner). , ⁇ ), the equipment information may be transmitted from the reporting device 30 to the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50.
- the equipment information is the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b, ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ) Information received from the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b, ...;) via the network 14.
- the remote management center 20 has received the equipment information. Based on the re-access setting information 39 (see Fig. 2), the reporting device 30 accesses the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50. Therefore, if necessary, the reporting device 30 and the remote management center 20 Can be connected in pseudo real time, so if necessary Te, it is possible to sufficiently manage the air conditioning equipment 12 via the network 14 reporting device 30 and the first communication line 50 (12a, 12 b, ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ) a.
- the equipment information may include at least one of performance information, load information, and usage state information.
- the performance information is information related to the performance of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,
- the load information is information related to the load of the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,
- the use state information is information related to the use state of the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,).
- performance information is included in the equipment information when it is desired to manage whether the performance of air conditioners 12aa,.
- the load information is included in the equipment information.
- the usage status information will be included in the equipment information.
- the equipment information may include at least one of abnormality information, performance information, load information, and usage state information.
- the equipment information since the equipment information includes at least one of abnormality information, performance information, load information and usage status information, the equipment information is managed remotely.
- the remote management center 20 can determine whether or not the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,%) Needs to be managed.
- the equipment information of the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,%) Is notified via the first communication line 50. It may be transmitted from 30 to the remote management center 20. Also in this case, based on the fact that the equipment information has been received by the remote management center 20, the reporting device 30 goes to the remote management center 20 via the first communication line 50 based on the re-access setting information 39 (see FIG. 2). Since the access is made, it is possible to connect the reporting device 30 and the remote management center 20 in a pseudo real time if necessary. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently manage the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,...) Via the first communication line 50, the notification device 30, and the network 14 as necessary.
- the equipment information may include at least one of load information and usage state information. If air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b, ...) is expected to be overloaded, load information is included in the equipment information when it is desired to manage the load of air conditioner 1 2aa, ... Will be included. When you want to manage the usage status (usage time, usage frequency, etc.) of the air conditioner 12aa, ⁇ , the usage status information will be included in the equipment information.
- the equipment information may include at least one of abnormality information, performance information, load information, and usage status information.
- the equipment information since the equipment information includes at least one of abnormality information, performance information, load information, and usage status information, when the remote management center 20 receives the equipment information, the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b, The remote management center 20 can determine whether or not it is necessary to manage.
- the equipment management system la shown in FIG. 7 does not need to include the firewall 40. That is, the facility equipment management system la may further include an ISP (Internet 'service' provider) 80a and a fourth communication line 90a.
- the remote management center 20 and the ISP 80a are connected by a first communication line 50a.
- the first communication line 50a may be a wide area network line.
- Reporting device 30a and ISP 80a are connected by a fourth communication line 90a.
- the fourth communication line 90a may be a local area network line.
- the IP address of the reporting device 30a can be used only in the fourth communication line 90a, and is not a valid address in the first communication line 50a. In other words, the IP address of the reporting device 30a Is a local address.
- the notification device 30a can access the remote management center 20 by designating the IP address of the remote management center 20 (a valid address on the first communication line 50a).
- the remote management center 20 since the reporting device 30a does not have a valid address in the first communication line 50a, the remote management center 20 has the air conditioning facility 12 (12a, 12b,%) After the abnormality occurs. It is difficult to actively acquire data (12a, 12b,%) Or to actively control the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,). Even in this case, the re-access setting information 39 (see Fig. 2) must be received by the reporting device 30 via the first communication line 50 based on the occurrence of an abnormality in the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b, ).
- the equipment management system lb shown in FIG. 8 need not include the firewall 40. That is, the facility equipment management system lb may further include an in-house exchange shelf 80b and a fourth communication line 90b.
- the first communication line 50b may be a public telephone line.
- the fourth communication line 90b may be an extension telephone line.
- the telephone number (address) of the reporting device 30b can be used only in the fourth communication line 90b, and is not a valid telephone number (address) in the first communication line 50b. That is, the telephone number (address) of the reporting device 30b is an extension number.
- the reporting device 30b can access the remote management center 20 by specifying the telephone number of the remote management center 20 (V on the first communication line 50b and a valid telephone number (address), that is, an outside line number). it can.
- the remote management center 20 since the reporting device 30b does not have a valid telephone number (address) on the first communication line 50b, the remote management center 20 does not have a remote management center after the abnormality of the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,...) Occurs. It is difficult for 20 to actively acquire data of air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,%) Or to actively control air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b,). Even in this case, the reaccess setting information 39 (see Fig.
- the notification device 30b is received by the notification device 30b via the first communication line 50b based on the abnormality of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b, ⁇ ). Because it is possible, the notification device 30b and the remote management center 20 can be simulated as necessary. It is possible to connect in real time. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently manage the abnormality of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,%) Via the first communication line 50b, the reporting device 30b, and the network 14 as necessary.
- the equipment management system lc shown in FIG. 9 does not have to include the firewall 40. That is, the facility equipment management system lc may further include an in-house switch 80c and a fourth communication line 90c.
- the first communication line 50c may be a public telephone line.
- the fourth communication line 90c may be an extension telephone line.
- the telephone number (address) of the reporting device 30c is an external line number common to other devices (for example, a fixed telephone (not shown)).
- the reporting device 30c may have an extension number separately from the outside line number.
- the remote management center 20 reports When sending to the telephone number (address) of the device 30c, there is a possibility that another device (for example, a fixed telephone not shown) may receive it. Information transmitted from the remote management center 20 to the telephone number (address) of the reporting device 30c may not be received by the reporting device 30c.
- the remote management center 20 actively acquires the data of the air conditioner 12 (12a, 12b, ...) or the air conditioner 12 (12a , 12b, ...;) are difficult to control positively.
- the re-access setting information 39 (see Fig. 2) is received by the reporting device 30c via the first communication line 50c based on the occurrence of an abnormality in the air conditioner 1 2 (12a, 12b, ⁇ ). Therefore, if necessary, the notification device 30c and the remote management center 20 can be connected in a pseudo real time. Therefore, if necessary, it is possible to sufficiently manage the abnormality of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b, ...) via the first communication line 50c, the reporting device 30c, and the network 14. .
- the equipment management system lc shown in FIG. 9 does not have to include the in-house switch 80c and the fourth communication line 90c. Even in this case, since the telephone number (address) of the reporting device 30c is an external line common to other devices (for example, a fixed telephone (not shown)), the remote management center 20 sets the telephone number (address) of the reporting device 30c. It is the same that the transmitted information may not be received by the reporting device 30c. (H) The equipment / equipment management system 1 may manage the equipment via the first communication line 50 other than the air conditioning equipment 1 2 (12a, 12b,...
- an air conditioner Water heaters, floor heating systems, store II air conditioners, office air conditioners, building multi-systems, spot air conditioners, medium temperature air conditioners, low temperature air conditioners, total heat exchangers, air purifiers, deodorizers, dehumidifiers, Humidifier, far-infrared heater, water chilling unit, screw chiller, turbo chiller, absorption chiller, air handling unit, fan coil unit, cooling tower, deodorizer, organic solvent recovery processor, dry air Supply equipment, ultra-high performance fluorocarbon air filter, marine container refrigeration equipment, marine air conditioner, marine refrigeration machine, cool container for small transport, deck unit, marine vessel Water chiller, ship refrigeration equipment, ship air conditioner, large spot cooler, refrigerator, freezer, showcase, power receiving equipment, microwave oven, griddle, water supply equipment, competition oven, flier, lighting Equipment, Power equipment, Ventilation equipment, Oden pan, Can warmer, Slicer, Hot stocker, Hotters, Pesticide machine, Security video, Security video camera, OFF machine, Vacuum cleaner,
- FIG. 10 shows an equipment management system 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 shows a configuration diagram of components of the equipment management system 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. 10 and 11, the same components as those of the equipment management system 1 in FIGS. 1 to 3 are denoted by the same numbers.
- the facility equipment management system 100 shown in FIG. 10 is a system for mainly managing the abnormality of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,...) Via the first communication line 50.
- This transmission management system 100 has the same basic structure as that of the first embodiment, but differs from the first embodiment in that a third communication line 160 and a contact center 170 are further provided. That is, as shown in FIG. 10, the remote management center 120 and the contact center 170 are connected by the third communication line 160.
- remote management center 120 further includes a reception unit 126 and a transmission unit 127.
- the receiver 126 sends the request information via the third communication line 160 to the contact center 170 (Fig. 1 (See 0). That is, request information is accepted.
- the request information is information on a request for managing the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,...) (See FIG. 10) via the first communication line 50.
- the control unit 123 receives request information from the receiving unit 126.
- the control unit 123 passes the data 38 (see FIG. 2) of the air conditioning equipment 12 to the transmission unit 127 based on the request information.
- the transmission unit 127 transmits the data 38 (see FIG. 2) of the air conditioning equipment 12 to the contact center 170 via the third communication line 160 based on the request information.
- the control unit 123 determines control information based on the request information.
- the control unit 123 stores the determined control information in the storage unit 124 as the control information 125.
- FIG. 12 and FIG. 12 and 13 the same processes as those of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are denoted by the same symbols, and description thereof is omitted.
- step S101 shown in FIG. 13 the request information is accepted. That is, the request information is received from the contact center 170 (see FIG. 10) via the third communication line 160 by the receiving unit 126 of the remote management center 120 shown in FIG. That is, request information is accepted.
- the request information is information on a request for managing the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,...) (See FIG. 10) via the first communication line 50. If the request information is not transmitted from the contact center 170 (see FIG. 10), the receiving unit 126 will receive an empty (NULL) information force S.
- NULL empty
- step S 102 shown in FIG. 13 it is determined whether there is request information. That is, the control unit 123 of the remote management center 120 shown in FIG. 11 determines that there is request information when the request information is received from the receiving unit 126, and the request information when the request information is not received from the receiving unit 126. It is judged that there is no. If it is determined that there is request information, the process proceeds to step S103, and if it is determined that there is no request information, the process proceeds to step S11.
- step S 103 shown in FIG. 13 transmission is performed to the contact center. That is, the control unit 123 of the remote management center 120 shown in FIG. 11 passes the data 38 (see FIG. 2) of the air conditioning equipment 12 to the transmission unit 127 based on the request information. Request information is sent by the transmitter 127. Based on this, data of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,...) (See FIG. 10) is transmitted to the contact center 170 (see FIG. 10) via the third communication line 160.
- control information is determined. That is, the control information is determined based on the request information by the control unit 123 of the remote management center 120 shown in FIG.
- the control information determined by the control unit 123 is stored in the storage unit 124 as control information 125.
- the remote management center 120 shown in FIG. 10 receives the request information via the third communication line 160 and transmits the data 38 (see FIG. 2) of the air conditioning equipment 12 via the third communication line 160 based on the request information. Therefore, monitoring of the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,%) Via the first communication line 50, the reporting device 30, and the network 14 can be performed based on the request information. In addition, since the remote management center 120 receives the request information via the third communication line 160 and determines the control information based on the request information, the air conditioning equipment 12 via the first communication line 50, the reporting device 30, and the network 14. It is possible to act on the basis of the request information to control (12a, 12b,).
- the reporting device 30 shown in FIG. 10 accesses the remote management center 120 via the first communication line 50 based on the re-access setting information 39 (see FIG. 2), the reporting device 30 and the remote management center 120 are used as necessary. Can be connected in a pseudo-real time manner in the same manner as in the first embodiment. Therefore, even with such equipment management system 100, if necessary, abnormalities in the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,...) Can be detected via the first communication line 50, the reporting device 30, and the network 14. It is possible to manage sufficiently.
- the request information received by the receiving unit 126 shown in FIG. 11 is information on a request related to monitoring the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b,... (See FIG. 10) via the first communication line 50.
- it may be information on a request for controlling the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b, ⁇ ) (see Fig. 10) via the first communication line 50, or the air conditioning equipment 12 (12a, 12b , ⁇ ) (refer to Fig. 10) is the information on the requirements for monitoring and controlling via the first communication line 50.
- step S102 shown in FIG. The iS request information does not have to be received at the same time. That is, the request information may be received from the receiving unit 126 and stored in the storage unit 124 by the control unit 123 shown in FIG. Then, the control unit 123 may determine whether or not there is request information by referring to the storage unit 124 at a timing when the request information is accumulated to some extent, or may request the request by referring to the storage unit 124 at a regular timing. It may be determined whether there is information.
- the first communication line 50 and the third communication line 60 may pass through the same network (for example, the Internet).
- the first communication line 50, the third communication line 60, and the network 14 may employ the same protocol, or may employ different protocols.
- a facility equipment management system 200 that is relevant to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
- FIG. 15 shows a logical configuration of the notification device 230 related to the third embodiment
- FIG. 16 shows a logical configuration of the remote management center 220.
- the notification device 230 shown in FIG. 15 mainly includes a first reception unit 231, a first transmission unit 232, a second reception unit 233, a second transmission unit 234, a control unit 235, and a storage unit 236.
- the first receiving unit 231 and the first transmitting unit 232 each receive and transmit information with the remote management center 220 via the first communication line 250.
- the second receiving unit 233 and the second transmission 234 receive and transmit information to and from the air conditioning equipment 212 group (212a, 212b,...) (See FIG. 14) via the local network 214, respectively.
- the control unit 235 processes the information from the first and second receiving units 231 and 233, and delivers the processed information to the first and second transmitting units 232 and 234. Further, the control unit 235 stores the processed information in the storage unit 236. These configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.
- Storage unit 236 includes monitoring information DB237, air conditioning equipment DB238, and reaccess setting information. DB239 etc. are stored.
- the air conditioner DB 238 stores information for identifying each air conditioner, such as model name and serial number, date and time when the air conditioner was installed, operation data for a certain period in the past, and the like.
- the re-access setting information DB 239 is information for re-accessing, and includes timing information 391 and a content information column 392 (see FIG. 6).
- the monitoring information DB 237 includes information on the newly installed air conditioning equipment 212. Since the air-conditioning system 212 is newly installed, it is necessary to monitor frequently for a certain period of time whether it operates normally.
- the newly installed air conditioning equipment 212 data is newly stored in the air conditioning equipment DB 238 via the reporting device 230 after installation, and is also stored in the monitoring information DB 237.
- the remote management center shown in FIG. 16 mainly includes a reception unit 221, a transmission unit 222, a control unit 223, and a storage unit 224.
- Each of the reception unit 221 and the transmission unit 222 receives and transmits information to and from the notification device 230 via the first communication line 250.
- the control unit 223 processes information from the reception unit 221 and delivers the processed information to the transmission unit 222.
- the control unit 223 stores the processed information in the storage unit 224.
- the storage unit 224 stores a control information DB 225, an importance list 226, a schedule 227, and the like.
- the control information DB 225 stores information for controlling the air conditioning equipment 212, and includes a preset control pattern.
- Importance list 226 contains information on air conditioning equipment (for example, model name, date and time of installation of air conditioning equipment, operation data for a certain period of time, report records, etc.) as well as customer information (industry, region, (Complaint data, etc.), the content of the report, and the severity list calculated based on the pattern of the situation.
- This importance list is updated, for example, when the remote management center 220 receives the information input by the operator of the contact center 270 via the third communication line 260 (see FIG. 14).
- Schedule 227 is currently not re-accessed due to the occurrence of abnormalities and monitoring. This is the schedule for air conditioning equipment.
- FIG. 17 The processing flow of the equipment management system 200 shown in FIG. 14 will be described along the flowchart of FIG.
- the flowchart in FIG. 17 is based on the step force of S301 to S315.
- FIG. 17A shows the flow in the first half and
- FIG. 17B shows the flow in the second half.
- the reporting device 230 receives information on the newly installed air conditioning equipment 212.
- information on the newly installed air conditioning equipment 212 is stored in the monitoring information DB 237 of the storage unit 236, and the air conditioning equipment DB 238 is also updated.
- the reporting device 230 reports the monitoring information of the air conditioner 212 to the remote monitoring center.
- the remote monitoring center 220 receives the monitoring information.
- the control unit 223 of the remote monitoring center 220 reads the importance list 226.
- the control unit 223 collates the monitoring information of the air conditioning equipment 212 with the read importance list, and determines the importance of the air conditioning equipment 212 in the monitoring information.
- air conditioning equipment 212 is newly installed, characteristics by model, customers who use air conditioning equipment 212, the industry of the customer, especially what the customer wants, etc. Determine the importance for equipment 212.
- the re-access setting information of the air conditioning equipment 212 is set so as to be preferentially re-accessed at a short time interval when the importance is high, and is set at a longer time interval when the importance is low.
- system load prediction is performed.
- the control unit 223 of the remote monitoring center 220 reads the schedule module 227, refers to the re-access schedule of other air-conditioning equipment that has already been re-accessed, and adjusts the re-access schedule of the air-conditioning equipment 212 described above. Do. For example, avoid times when access is concentrated. In this manner, a re-access schedule for the air conditioning equipment 212 is created in S307. The newly created schedule is written to schedule 227.
- re-access setting information is created based on the created schedule, and transmitted to the reporting device 230 in S309.
- the re-access setting information is sent from the remote monitoring center 220 to the notification device.
- the connection between the remote monitoring center 220 and the notification device 230 is continued until it is transmitted to the device 230.
- the reporting device 230 when the reporting device 230 receives the reaccess setting information of the air conditioning equipment 212, it is written in the reaccess setting information DB239. Similarly to the first embodiment, after this reception, the connection between the remote monitoring center 220 and the reporting device is terminated. After that, in S311, the control unit 235 of the reporting device 230 reads the re-access setting information DB 239. Thus, it is determined whether or not the predetermined timing for re-accessing the air conditioner 212 has arrived. If it is the predetermined timing, the reporting device 230 re-accesses the remote management center in S312.
- the control information related to the air conditioning equipment 212 is downloaded from the remote management center 220 to the notification device 230.
- the information of the schedule 227 is updated.
- the reporting device 230 that has received the control information controls the air conditioning equipment 212. Since this control is performed once, the re-access setting information DB related to the air conditioning equipment 212 is updated.
- the monitoring information DB 237 related to the air conditioner 212 in the notification device 230 is updated or deleted every time re-access is executed or at the end of the re-access schedule, and the air conditioner DB 238 is also updated accordingly.
- the equipment management system 200 has the following characteristics in addition to the characteristics (1) to (7) of the first embodiment.
- importance is taken into account when creating re-access setting information. This importance is based on business information such as customers, their industries, installation locations, etc. It is determined. This discriminatory information can provide more detailed maintenance and customer service.
- the system load is predicted and the schedule is adjusted 'created.
- This system load is predicted by referring to Schedule 227. For example, a schedule is created avoiding the time when access is concentrated, and re-access setting information is created based on this schedule. Therefore, the system load is reduced, and more reliable system operation is possible.
- the information stored in the DB237 is not limited to newly installed air conditioning equipment. For example, it can be applied to monitoring air conditioning equipment during an event that requires an air conditioning load higher than usual, such as a department store during a bargain sale. Alternatively, the present invention is not limited to such a special situation, and includes, for example, a case where operation data of air conditioning equipment is stored as a daily report and periodically transmitted to the remote management center 220. It is also possible to store and handle all this information and the abnormality information in the first embodiment.
- the importance list includes items such as the frequency of abnormality notifications. Abnormality reports frequently occur, and the importance of air conditioning equipment is high, and there is a possibility that the schedule becomes dense when re-access is set. On the other hand, if the problem is solved by repair, it will not be necessary to re-access frequently. Therefore, in such a case, the system load can be reduced by resetting the reaccess settings or changing the scheduling.
- the equipment management system, management device, equipment management method, and equipment management program according to the present invention can provide sufficient equipment via the first communication line, the reporting device, and the second communication line as necessary. It can be used as an equipment management system, management device, equipment management method, equipment management program, etc.
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