WO2016059671A1 - 空調機制御システム、接続装置および空調機制御方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an air conditioner control system, a connection device, and an air conditioner control method.
- thermostat air conditioning control device
- an auxiliary heat source a fan, etc.
- the thermostat has a temperature setting function. Based on the temperature measured by the thermo sensor (temperature measurement unit) and the set temperature, the air conditioner or the air Control the operation of related equipment.
- the thermostat for example, the one that displays the operating time of the air conditioner, the power consumption in the air conditioner, or the daily operating time of the air conditioner is stored, and the operation of the air conditioner is based on the stored daily operating time There is something that sets the schedule automatically.
- the thermostat connection format is standardized, and compatibility between different manufacturers is ensured.
- an inverter circuit has been installed, and an air conditioner that can appropriately change the rotation speed of the compressor according to the temperature difference between the room temperature and the set temperature has appeared.
- the rotation speed of the compressor can be changed as appropriate according to the temperature difference between the room temperature and the set temperature.
- the rotational speed of the compressor is reduced as the temperature difference between the room temperature and the set temperature decreases. Thereby, the fluctuation range of room temperature can be reduced.
- the number of rotations of the compressor can be suppressed to the necessary minimum by raising or lowering the number of rotations of the compressor according to the temperature difference between the room temperature and the set temperature. Power consumption in the air conditioner can be reduced.
- the thermostat sends only information indicating whether the power supply is turned on or off to the air conditioner. Therefore, in an air conditioner equipped with an inverter circuit, it is not possible to appropriately change the rotation speed of the compressor based on the temperature difference between the room temperature and the set temperature. Cannot be reduced sufficiently.
- an intermediary device that mediates between a thermostat and an air conditioner equipped with an inverter has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
- This intermediary device determines the set temperature of the air conditioner based on the suction temperature measured by the air conditioner when the output change of the thermostat is detected. Specifically, the intermediary device calculates the average value of the suction temperature when the thermostat output changes from on to off and the suction temperature when the thermostat output changes from off to on as the air conditioning target temperature value. To do. Then, the mediation device transmits the calculated air conditioning target temperature value to the air conditioner.
- the air conditioner adjusts the rotational speed of the compressor stepwise so that the suction temperature measured by the suction temperature sensor becomes the air conditioning target temperature value received from the intermediary device.
- an air conditioning system in which one air conditioner is installed under the floor, behind the ceiling, outdoors, etc., and air is sent from this one air conditioner to each room through a duct is known.
- the ambient air temperature where the air conditioner is installed and the room temperature of the room where the thermostat is installed may differ greatly.
- the indoor temperature is efficiently converged to the set temperature. Have difficulty.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above-described reasons, and is an air conditioner capable of performing efficient air conditioning even when the air temperature around the air conditioner is different from the air temperature at the place where the air conditioning control device is installed.
- An object is to provide a machine control system.
- an air conditioner control system includes: A temperature measuring unit that measures the first air temperature of the space in the installed location, and air-conditioning the air-conditioned space to be air-conditioned based on the measured first air temperature and the stored first set temperature An air conditioner to perform, A temperature measuring unit that measures the second air temperature of the air-conditioned space; and a control unit that switches an on / off state of the signal output based on the measured second air temperature and a user set temperature set by a user.
- An air conditioning control device comprising: A temperature measuring device for measuring a third air temperature in the air-conditioned space; A communication device that is communicably connected to the air conditioner and is connected to the air conditioning control device via a signal line, and a connection device that is communicably connected to the temperature measurement device,
- the connecting device is Estimating the user set temperature based on the on / off state of the signal output of the air conditioning control device detected through the signal line and the third air temperature acquired from the temperature measurement device, A second set temperature is calculated based on the first air temperature acquired from the air conditioner and a temperature difference between the estimated user set temperature and the third air temperature acquired from the temperature measuring device, 2 Send the set temperature to the air conditioner,
- the air conditioner The first preset temperature is updated to the second preset temperature received from the connection device.
- the connecting device estimates the user set temperature based on the ON / OFF state of the signal output of the air conditioning control device and the third air temperature measured by the temperature measuring device. Then, the connecting device calculates the second set temperature based on the first air temperature measured by the air conditioner and the temperature difference between the estimated user set temperature and the third air temperature, and transmits the second set temperature to the air conditioner. Thereby, since an appropriate set temperature can be set for the air conditioner, efficient air conditioning can be realized.
- the air conditioning system is an air conditioning system used in a building such as a house, for example.
- the air conditioning system includes an air conditioner composed of an indoor unit 100 and an outdoor unit 200, an air conditioning control device 300 that is a user interface for air conditioning control, a connection device 400, and an air conditioning control device 300. And a temperature measuring device 500 installed in the vicinity.
- the indoor unit 100 and the outdoor unit 200 are connected via a refrigerant pipe D10 through which a refrigerant circulates and are communicably connected via a communication line L20.
- the indoor unit 100 includes a heat exchanger 110, a temperature measurement unit 120, and a communication interface (I / F) unit 130.
- the indoor unit 100 sends air (cold air or warm air) to each room (for example, room S) of the building to be air-conditioned through the duct D20.
- the temperature measuring unit 120 measures the air temperature at the place where the indoor unit 100 is installed. More specifically, the suction temperature (first air temperature) TA when air is sucked into the housing (not shown) of the indoor unit 100 is measured.
- the communication I / F unit 130 is connected to the connection device 400 via the communication line L10, and is connected to the outdoor unit 200 via the communication line L20.
- the communication I / F unit 130 receives data transmitted from the connection device 400
- the communication I / F unit 130 transmits the data to the outdoor unit 200 through the communication line L20.
- the temperature measurement unit 120 transmits the measured suction temperature TA to the connection device 400 through the communication I / F unit 130 and the communication line L10. Further, the temperature measuring unit 120 transmits the measured suction temperature TA to the outdoor unit 200 through the communication I / F unit 130 and the communication line L20.
- the outdoor unit 200 includes a heat exchanger 210, a compressor 220 and a flow direction changing unit 230 inserted in the refrigerant pipe D10, a control unit 240, and a set temperature storage that stores a set temperature (first set temperature) Ts2. Section 250 and communication I / F section 260.
- the heat exchanger 210, the compressor 220, and the flow direction changing unit 230 are connected to the heat exchanger 110 of the indoor unit 100 via the refrigerant pipe D10.
- Communication I / F unit 260 is connected to indoor unit 100 via communication line L20.
- the flow direction changing unit 230 is configured by combining a plurality of types of valves including, for example, a three-way valve, and changes the flow direction of the refrigerant flowing through the refrigerant pipe D10.
- the flow direction changing unit 230 makes the flow direction of the refrigerant flowing through the refrigerant pipe D10 reverse in the cooling mode and the heating mode based on the control signal input from the control unit 240.
- the control unit 240 is composed of, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit).
- the control unit 240 can control the flow rate of the refrigerant circulating through the refrigerant pipe D10 in a stepwise manner by controlling the rotation speed of the compressor 220. Further, the control unit 240 starts or stops the operation of the compressor 220 and the operation of the compressor 220 based on data (various commands and set temperature) transmitted from the connection device 400 and received via the indoor unit 100.
- the mode (cooling mode or heating mode) is controlled, and the set temperature Ts2 is updated.
- the set temperature storage unit 250 includes a rewritable nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory.
- the control unit 240 receives the data storing the set temperature sent from the connection device 400, the control unit 240 updates the set temperature Ts2 stored in the set temperature storage unit 250 to the set temperature stored in the received data.
- the control unit 240 controls the rotation speed of the compressor 220 based on the current operation mode, the set temperature Ts2, and the suction temperature TA. Specifically, the control unit 240 controls the rotation speed of the compressor 220 according to the difference between the set temperature Ts2 and the suction temperature TA. The controller 240 increases the rotational speed of the compressor 220 as the temperature difference between the set temperature Ts2 and the suction temperature TA increases. Thereby, the intensity
- the air conditioning control device 300 is composed of, for example, a thermostat, and is installed on a wall surface of a room (for example, room S). As shown in FIG. 3, the air conditioning control device 300 includes an operation unit 310, a display unit 320, a temperature measurement unit 330, a storage unit 340, and a power input that are operated by a user when switching the operation mode of the air conditioner. Unit 350, power supply unit 360, signal output unit 370, and switch array unit 380.
- the operation unit 310 includes, for example, a push button (not shown).
- the user can switch the operation mode of the air conditioner or change the indoor set temperature (user set temperature) Ts by appropriately pressing the push button and operating the operation unit 310.
- the display unit 320 includes, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).
- the display unit 320 displays the operation mode of the air conditioner, the indoor set temperature Ts, the indoor temperature (second air temperature) T1 measured by the temperature measurement unit 330, and the like based on information input from the control unit 390. .
- the temperature measuring unit 330 includes, for example, a thermocouple or a thermistor.
- the temperature measurement unit 330 measures the room temperature T1 around the air conditioning control device 300, and outputs the measured temperature to the control unit 390.
- the temperature measurement unit 330 measures the room temperature T1 of the room in which the air conditioning control device 300 is installed.
- the storage unit 340 is composed of a rewritable nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory.
- the storage unit 340 includes set temperature information indicating the set temperature Ts of the room in which the air conditioning control device 300 is installed, allowable width information indicating the allowable range ⁇ T1 of the fluctuation of the room temperature T1 with respect to the set temperature Ts of the room, and the air conditioner The operation mode information indicating the operation mode is stored.
- power input unit 350 has an R terminal (voltage terminal) and a C terminal (common terminal), and is a terminal block for connecting to power line PL ⁇ b> 10 derived from connection device 400. Consists of For example, 24V AC power is supplied to the power input unit 350 from the connection device 400 through the power line PL0.
- the power supply unit 360 includes, for example, a smoothing circuit (not shown) that converts AC power input from the power supply input unit 350 into DC power, and a step-down chopper circuit that converts DC power voltage input from the smoothing circuit. And an AC-DC converter having a voltage conversion circuit (not shown). For example, the power supply unit 360 converts 24V AC power input from the power input unit 350 into 5V DC power and outputs the converted DC power to the control unit 390.
- the signal output unit 370 includes a terminal block to which the signal line R10 is connected.
- this signal output unit 370 for example, a terminal block suitable for a thermostat wiring method generally used in North America can be used.
- the signal output unit 370 has a G terminal for connecting a ventilation fan, a W1 terminal and a W2 terminal for connecting a heating device, and a Y1 terminal and a Y2 terminal for connecting a cooling device. .
- the switch array unit 380 includes, for example, a plurality of switches SWG, SWW1, SWW2, SWY1, and SWY2.
- the plurality of switches SWG, SWW1, SWW2, SWY1, and SWY2 are configured by, for example, mechanical relays or semiconductor relays.
- the switch array unit 380 turns on / off each of the plurality of switches SWG, SWW1, SWW2, SWY1, and SWY2 based on a control signal input from the control unit 390.
- it is assumed that the switch array unit 380 turns on only the switch SWW1 and turns off the other switches SWG, SWW2, SWY1, and SWY2. In this case, 24V AC power is applied only to the W1 terminal of the signal output unit 370.
- the control unit 390 is constituted by a CPU, for example.
- the control unit 390 controls the display content of the display unit 320 or changes the set temperature Ts stored in the storage unit 340 in accordance with the input from the operation unit 310.
- the control unit 390 outputs the signal output of the signal output unit 370 according to the relationship between the room temperature (second air temperature) T1 around the air conditioning control device 300 acquired from the temperature measurement unit 330 and the set temperature Ts. Toggle on / off status.
- the control unit 390 controls the on / off state of each of the plurality of switches SWG, SWW1, SWW2, SWY1, and SWY2 of the switch array unit 380, thereby turning on / off the signal output of each terminal of the signal output unit 370. Switch.
- the connecting device 400 includes a signal input unit 410 connected to the air conditioning control device 300 via a signal line R10, a power output unit 420, and an external power source 1000 via a power supply line PL0.
- the signal input unit 410 is composed of a terminal block, for example. As shown in FIG. 4, the signal input unit 410 has a G terminal, a W1 terminal, a W2 terminal, a Y1 terminal, and a Y2 terminal corresponding to each terminal of the signal output unit 370 of the air conditioning control device 300.
- the power output unit 420 includes a terminal block having an R terminal (voltage terminal) and a C terminal (common terminal), for example.
- Power supply output unit 420 is connected to power supply input unit 350 of air conditioning control device 300 via power supply line PL10.
- the power output unit 420 outputs the AC power input from the power input unit 430 to the power input unit 350 as it is through the power line PL10.
- the power input unit 430 has, for example, an R terminal (voltage terminal) and a C terminal (common terminal), and includes a terminal block for connecting to the power supply line PL0 derived from the external power supply 1000.
- Power supply input unit 430 receives supply of AC power from external power supply 1000 through power supply line PL0.
- the temperature input unit 440 is composed of a terminal block or a connector, for example.
- the temperature input unit 440 is connected to the temperature measurement device 500 via the signal line SL10.
- the communication I / F unit 450 is constituted by a connector, for example. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, communication I / F unit 450 is connected to communication I / F unit 130 of indoor unit 100 via communication line L10. Thereby, the control unit 470 of the connection device 400 receives the suction temperature TA measured by the indoor unit 100 from the indoor unit 100 through the communication line L10, and receives various commands or the set temperature Ts2 from the communication line L10 and the communication I. The data can be transmitted to the outdoor unit 200 through the / F unit 130 and the communication line L20.
- the power supply unit 460 includes, for example, an AC-DC converter that converts 24V AC power input from the power input unit 430 into 5V DC power.
- the control unit 470 is constituted by a CPU, for example. Based on the input voltage to each terminal of the signal input unit 410, the control unit 470 is in a state where each switch SWG, SWW1, SWW2, SWY1, SWY2 of the switch array unit 380 of the air conditioning control device 300 is on or off. It is determined whether it is in. Then, the control unit 470 generates various commands based on the on or off state of each switch SWG, SWW1, SWW2, SWY1, and SWY2, and passes through the communication line L10, the communication I / F unit 130, and the communication line L20. , To the outdoor unit 200.
- control unit 470 calculates a set temperature (second set temperature) Ts2. Then, the control unit 470 transmits the calculated set temperature Ts2 to the outdoor unit 200 through the communication line L10, the communication I / F unit 130 of the indoor unit 100, and the communication line L20.
- control unit 470 has a time measuring unit (not shown) for measuring the set temperature update time, which is the timing for updating the set temperature of the air conditioner, and the stability determination time for determining that the room temperature is stable.
- the timer unit includes a counter that operates in synchronization with the internal clock of the control unit 470, for example.
- the storage unit 480 is composed of a rewritable nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory.
- Storage unit 480 stores various commands transmitted to the air conditioner (indoor unit 100). Specifically, storage unit 480 stores a cooling mode operation start command, a cooling mode operation stop command, a heating mode operation start command, and a heating mode operation stop command.
- Storage unit 480 stores room temperature lower limit value Tth (L), room temperature upper limit value Tth (H), estimated set temperature (estimated user set temperature) Tss, and estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth. These are recorded in the storage unit 480 by the control unit 470.
- the temperature measuring device 500 measures an indoor temperature (third air temperature) T2 in the vicinity of the air conditioning control device 300.
- the temperature measuring device 500 includes a thermocouple or a thermistor.
- the temperature measurement device 500 is connected to the temperature input unit 440 of the connection device 400.
- switch control processing executed by the control unit 390 of the air conditioning control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
- the switch control process shown in FIG. 5 is started, for example, when the user operates the air conditioning control device 300 to turn on the air conditioning system.
- control unit 390 acquires the room temperature (second air temperature) T1 from the temperature measurement unit 330 (step S101).
- control unit 390 determines whether or not the operation mode of the air conditioner is set to the cooling mode based on the operation mode information stored in the storage unit 340 (step S102).
- step S102 If it is determined in step S102 that the cooling mode is set (step S102: Yes), the control unit 390 causes the room temperature T1 to be equal to the allowable width ⁇ T1 than the set temperature (user set temperature) Ts in the cooling mode. It is determined whether or not the temperature is higher than the high temperature (step S103).
- the control unit 390 acquires the set temperature Ts and the allowable width ⁇ T1 in the cooling mode from the storage unit 340.
- the set temperature Ts is set to 26 ° C., for example, and the allowable width ⁇ T1 is set to 2 ° C., for example.
- step S103 If it is determined in step S103 that the room temperature T1 is higher than the temperature that is higher by the allowable width ⁇ T1 than the set temperature Ts in the cooling mode (step S103: Yes), the set temperature Ts is 26 ° C. and the allowable width ⁇ T1 is 2. If it is ° C., the room temperature T1 is higher than 28 ° C. In this case, the control unit 390 turns on the switch SWY1 and / or SWY2 of the switch array unit 380 (step S104), and then performs the process of step S105. If the switch SWY1 (SWY2) of the switch array unit 380 is already turned on, the control unit 390 performs the process of step S105 as it is.
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- step S103 when it is determined in step S103 that the room temperature T1 is equal to or lower than the temperature that is higher than the set temperature Ts by the allowable width ⁇ T1 (step S103: No), the control unit 390 performs the process of step S105 as it is.
- step S105 the control unit 390 determines whether or not the room temperature T1 is lower than a temperature that is lower than the set temperature Ts in the cooling mode by the allowable width ⁇ T1.
- step S105 If it is determined in step S105 that the room temperature T1 is lower than the temperature that is lower by the allowable width ⁇ T1 than the set temperature Ts (step S105: Yes), the set temperature Ts is 26 ° C. and the allowable width ⁇ T1 is 2 ° C. For example, the room temperature T1 is lower than 24 ° C.
- the control unit 390 turns off the switch SWY1 (SWY2) of the switch array unit 380 (step S106), and then performs the process of step S101.
- the switch SWY1 (SWY2) of the switch array unit 380 has already been turned off, the control unit 390 performs the process of step S101 as it is.
- step S105 when it is determined in step S105 that the room temperature T1 is equal to or higher than the temperature lower than the set temperature Ts by the allowable width ⁇ T1 (step S105: No), the control unit 390 performs the process of step S101 as it is.
- control unit 390 causes room temperature T1 to be higher than the temperature that is higher by the allowable width ⁇ T1 than set temperature Ts in the heating mode. Is also higher (step S107).
- the control unit 390 acquires the set temperature Ts and the allowable width ⁇ T1 in the heating mode from the storage unit 340.
- step S107 If it is determined in step S107 that the room temperature T1 is higher than the temperature that is higher than the set temperature Ts by the allowable width ⁇ T1 (step S107: Yes), the control unit 390 switches the switch SWW1 (SWW2) of the switch array unit 380. After turning off (step S108), the process of step S109 is performed.
- the control unit 390 performs the process of step S109 as it is.
- step S107 when it is determined in step S107 that the room temperature T1 is equal to or lower than the temperature that is higher than the set temperature Ts by the allowable width ⁇ T1 (step S107: No), the control unit 390 performs the process of step S109 as it is.
- step S109 the control unit 390 determines whether or not the room temperature T1 is lower than a temperature that is lower than the set temperature Ts by the allowable width ⁇ T1.
- step S109 If it is determined in step S109 that the room temperature T1 is lower than the temperature lower than the set temperature Ts by the allowable width ⁇ T1 (step S109: Yes), the control unit 390 switches the switch SWW1 (SWW2) of the switch array unit 380. After turning on (step S110), the process of step S101 is performed. Here, if the switch SWW1 (SWW2) of the switch array unit 380 is already on, the control unit 390 performs the process of step S101 as it is.
- a temperature width (twice the allowable width ⁇ T1) is provided between the temperature and the temperature at which switching is performed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the switch SWY1 (SWY2) or the switch SWW1 (SWW2) from frequently switching on and off in a short time.
- This air conditioner control process executed by the control unit 470 of the connection device 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10, 12, and 13, the same processes as those shown in FIGS. 6, 8, and 9 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
- This air conditioner control process is started, for example, when the user operates the air conditioning control device 300 to turn on the air conditioning system.
- the control unit 470 determines whether or not the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned on as shown in FIG. 6 (step S201). That is, the control unit 470 determines whether or not processing for operating in the cooling mode has been performed in the air conditioning control device 300.
- step S201 when it is not detected that the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned on (step S201: No), the control unit 470 determines whether or not the switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) is turned on as shown in FIG. Determination is made (step S401). That is, control unit 470 determines whether or not processing for operating in the heating mode is performed in air conditioning control device 300.
- control unit 470 monitors the voltages of the Y1 terminal (Y2 terminal) and the W1 terminal (W2 terminal) of the signal input unit 410.
- the control unit 470 detects that an AC voltage is applied to the Y1 terminal (Y2 terminal) or the W1 terminal (W2 terminal)
- the control unit 470 detects that the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) or the switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) is turned on. Is determined.
- step S401 If it is determined in step S401 that the switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) is not turned on (step S401: No), the control unit 470 performs the process of step S201 again. As described above, the control unit 470 repeats the processes of step S201 and step S401 until it detects that either the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) or the switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) is turned on.
- control unit 470 detects that the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned on (step S201: Yes), that is, the case where it operates in the cooling mode will be described.
- the control unit 470 transmits a cooling mode operation start command to the outdoor unit 200 (step S202). Specifically, control unit 470 transmits the cooling mode operation start command acquired from storage unit 480 to outdoor unit 200 through communication line L10, communication I / F unit 130, and communication line L20.
- a cooling mode operation start command is input from the control unit 470 to the outdoor unit 200, and the control unit 240 causes the compressor 220 to rotate at the initial rotational speed. Operate with R0. Then, the room temperature (third air temperature) T2 and the suction temperature (first air temperature) TA of the room (for example, room S) in which the temperature measuring device 500 is installed are lowered with time.
- the room temperature T2 does not follow the fluctuation of the suction temperature TA. This is because there is an influence of the heat capacity of the duct D20 that is an air flow path from the indoor unit 100 to the room (for example, room S) that is the target of air conditioning in which the temperature measuring device 500 is installed.
- the control unit 470 determines whether or not the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is detected to be off (step S203). Specifically, when detecting that the voltage at the Y1 terminal (Y2 terminal) of the signal input unit 410 has become substantially zero, the control unit 470 determines that the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) has been turned off. Control unit 470 maintains the standby state unless it detects that switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned off (step S203: No).
- step S203 when it is detected that the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned off (step S203: Yes), the control unit 470 transmits a cooling mode operation stop command to the air conditioner (step S204). Specifically, control unit 470 transmits the cooling mode operation stop command acquired from storage unit 480 to outdoor unit 200 through communication line L10, communication I / F unit 130 of indoor unit 100, and communication line L20.
- the control unit 470 acquires the indoor temperature lower limit value Tth (L) and stores it in the storage unit 480 (step S205). Specifically, the control unit 470 obtains the room temperature (third air temperature) T2 obtained when the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is changed from on to off, which is acquired via the temperature measuring device 500, as a room temperature lower limit value. It is stored in the storage unit 480 as Tth (L).
- control unit 470 determines whether or not the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned on (step S206). Specifically, when control unit 470 detects that an AC voltage is applied to Y1 terminal (Y2 terminal) of signal input unit 410, control unit 470 determines that switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned on. Control unit 470 maintains the standby state unless it detects that switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned on (step S206: No).
- step S206 when it is detected that the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned on (step S206: Yes), the control unit 470 transmits a cooling mode operation start command to the air conditioner (step S207).
- the control unit 470 acquires the indoor temperature upper limit value Tth (H) and stores it in the storage unit 480 (step S208). Specifically, the control unit 470 stores the indoor temperature T2 obtained when the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) changes from on to off, which is acquired via the temperature measuring device 500, as the indoor temperature lower limit value Tth (L). Stored in the unit 480.
- control unit 470 calculates an average value of the indoor temperature upper limit value Tth (H) and the indoor temperature lower limit value Tth (L), and uses the calculated average value as the estimated set temperature (estimated user set temperature) Tss. Is stored in the storage unit 480 (step S209).
- the estimated set temperature Tss substantially matches the set temperature (user set temperature) Ts of the air conditioning control device 300.
- control unit 470 calculates a difference absolute value
- the estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth substantially coincides with the allowable width ⁇ T1.
- control unit 470 starts measuring the timing for updating the set temperature of the air conditioner (set temperature update time) (step S211). Specifically, the control unit 470 updates the set temperature Ts2 at a set temperature update time that arrives at a constant time interval (for example, every 10 minutes) after the time counting unit starts timing.
- control unit 470 acquires the room temperature T2 (step S212).
- the control unit 470 first performs the process of step S212 at the start of measuring the set temperature update time, and then performs the process every time the set temperature update time arrives.
- control unit 470 calculates a room temperature difference ⁇ T2 obtained by subtracting the room temperature T2 acquired from the estimated set temperature Tss (step S213).
- control unit 470 determines whether or not the absolute value
- control unit 470 determines that room temperature difference ⁇ T2 is substantially zero.
- step S214 If it is determined in step S214 that the absolute value
- the control unit 470 determines that the absolute value
- step S214 if it is determined in step S214 that the absolute value
- step S216 the control unit 470 acquires the suction temperature (first air temperature) TA from the indoor unit 100 through the communication line L10 and the communication I / F unit 450.
- control unit 470 calculates the set temperature Ts2 by adding the indoor temperature difference ⁇ T2 to the acquired suction temperature TA (step S217).
- control unit 470 transmits the calculated set temperature (second set temperature) Ts2 to the outdoor unit 200 through the communication line L10, the communication I / F unit 130, and the communication line L20 (step S218).
- the estimated set temperature Tss is lower than the acquired room temperature T2.
- the set temperature Ts2 is set to a temperature lower than the suction temperature TA by the absolute value
- control unit 240 sets the rotation speed of compressor 220 based on the magnitude of absolute value
- the controller 240 sets the rotational speed of the compressor 220 to a rotational speed smaller than the initial rotational speed R0 depending on the magnitude of the absolute value
- the set temperature Ts2 is transmitted from the control unit 470 to the outdoor unit 200 every time the set temperature update time (for example, times t4, t6, t7t9, t10, t11, t12, t13, t14) arrives.
- the control unit 240 updates the set temperature Ts2 stored in the set temperature storage unit 250, and based on the updated set temperature Ts2, the rotation speed of the compressor 220 is updated. Change as appropriate.
- the room temperature T2 (T1) is lower than the estimated set temperature Tss, and the set temperature Ts2 is set to a temperature higher than the suction temperature TA. In this case, the control unit 240 sets the rotation speed of the compressor 220 to the minimum rotation speed RLL.
- control unit 470 determines whether or not the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is detected to be off (step S219).
- step S219 when it is not detected that the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned off (step S219: No), the control unit 470 determines whether or not the set temperature update time has arrived based on the output of the time measuring unit ( Step S220).
- step S220 If it is determined in step S220 that the set temperature update time has come (step S220: Yes), the control unit 470 performs the process of step S212.
- the control unit 240 changes the rotation speed of the compressor 220 to a rotation speed smaller than the rotation speed set at time t3.
- step S220 determines whether or not the stability determination time has arrived based on the output of the time measuring unit (step S221).
- the stability determination time corresponds to a time after the elapse of a certain determination reference time ⁇ tst from the start of the stability determination time (see FIG. 7).
- the determination reference time ⁇ tst is set to 6 hours, for example.
- step S221 If it is determined in step S221 that the stability determination time has arrived (step S221: Yes), the control unit 470 performs the process of step S301 shown in FIG.
- step S221 when it is determined in step S221 that the stability determination time has not arrived (step S221: No), the control unit 470 performs the process of step S219 again.
- step S219 when it is detected that the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned off (step S219: Yes), the control unit 470 transmits a cooling mode operation stop command to the air conditioner (step S222).
- control unit 470 determines whether or not the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned on (step S223).
- step S223 when it is not detected that the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned on (step S223: No), the control unit 470 determines whether or not the set temperature update time has arrived based on the output of the time measuring unit ( Step S224).
- step S224 If it is determined in step S224 that the set temperature update time has arrived (step S224: Yes), the control unit 470 performs the process of step S212.
- step S224 determines whether or not the stability determination time has arrived based on the output of the time measuring unit. Determination is made (step S225).
- step S225 If it is determined in step S225 that the stability determination time has come (step S225: Yes), the control unit 470 performs the process of step S301 shown in FIG.
- step S225 when it is determined in step S225 that the stability determination time has not arrived (step S225: No), the control unit 470 performs the process of step S223 again.
- step S223 when it is detected that the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned on (step S223: Yes), the control unit 470 transmits a cooling mode operation start command to the air conditioner (step S226), and then step S219 again. Perform the process.
- the air conditioning control device 300 Control unit 390 turns on switch SWY1 (switch SWY2). Then, a cooling mode operation start command is input from the control unit 470 to the outdoor unit 200, and the control unit 240 that controls the compressor 220 operates the compressor 220 again. At this time, the control unit 240 rotates the compressor 220 at the rotation speed set at time t7, which is the previous setting change time.
- step S301 as shown in FIG. 9, the control unit 470 stops measuring the set temperature update time.
- control unit 470 stops measuring the set temperature update time, and thereafter periodically changes set temperature Ts2. Absent.
- step S301 the control unit 470 acquires the room temperature T2 (step S302).
- control unit 470 determines whether or not the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is detected to be off (step S303).
- step S303 it is assumed that the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned off (step S303: Yes).
- the control unit 470 calculates the absolute difference between the indoor temperature lower limit value Tth (L) stored in the storage unit 480 and the acquired indoor temperature T2, and the absolute difference value is calculated from the estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth. Is also larger (step S304).
- step S304 When it is determined in step S304 that the calculated difference absolute value is larger than the estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth (step S304: Yes), the control unit 470 transmits a cooling mode operation stop command to the air conditioner (step S308). .
- the control unit 470 stores the acquired room temperature T2 in the storage unit 480 as the room temperature lower limit value Tth (L) (step S309), and then performs the process of step S206. That is, when the difference absolute value is larger than the estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth, the control unit 470 determines that the set temperature Ts has been changed by the air conditioning control device 300, and performs processing for updating the estimated set temperature Ts. Do.
- step S304 when it is determined in step S304 that the calculated difference absolute value is equal to or less than the estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth (step S304: No), the control unit 470 acquires the suction temperature TA (step S305).
- control unit 470 calculates a value obtained by adding the estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth to the acquired suction temperature TA as the set temperature Ts2 (step S306).
- control unit 470 transmits the calculated set temperature Ts2 to the outdoor unit 200 through the communication line L10, the communication I / F unit 130, and the communication line L20 (step S307), and then performs the process of step S302 again. Do.
- the room temperature T1 (T2) is set to a temperature (room temperature lower limit value Tth (L)) that is lower than the set temperature Ts by the allowable width ⁇ T1.
- the control unit 390 of the air conditioning control device 300 turns off the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2).
- control unit 470 updates set temperature Ts2 to a value obtained by adding estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth to acquired suction temperature TA.
- the set temperature Ts2 is set to a temperature higher than the suction temperature TA.
- the control part 240 changes the rotation speed of the compressor 220 to the minimum rotation speed RLL. Thereafter, for example, at time t17, when the room temperature T1 (T2) exceeds the temperature (room temperature upper limit value Tth (H)) higher than the set temperature Ts by the allowable width ⁇ T1, the control unit 390 of the air conditioning control device 300 The switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned on again.
- control unit 470 determines whether or not room temperature T2 is higher than room temperature upper limit value Tth (H) (step S311).
- step S311 when it is determined that the room temperature T2 is equal to or lower than the room temperature upper limit value Tth (H) (step S311: No), the control unit 470 performs the process of step S302 again.
- step S311 when it is determined in step S311 that the room temperature T2 is higher than the room temperature upper limit value Tth (H) (step S311: Yes), the control unit 470 acquires the suction temperature TA (step S312).
- control unit 470 calculates a value obtained by subtracting the estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth from the acquired suction temperature TA as the set temperature Ts2 (step S313).
- step S314 After transmitting the calculated set temperature Ts2 to the outdoor unit 200 (step S314), the control unit 470 performs the process of step S302 again.
- the control unit 470 updates the set temperature Ts2 to a value obtained by subtracting the estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth from the acquired suction temperature TA. Then, the control part 240 of the outdoor unit 200 changes the rotation speed of the compressor 220 to the rotation speed corresponding to the updated set temperature Ts2.
- control unit 470 detects that the switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) is turned on (step S401: Yes), that is, a case where the air conditioner operates in the heating mode will be described.
- control unit 470 transmits a heating mode operation start command to indoor unit 100 (step S402).
- a heating mode operation start command is input from the control unit 470 to the outdoor unit 200.
- the control unit 240 controls the flow direction changing unit 230 so that the refrigerant flows through the refrigerant pipe D10 in the direction opposite to that in the cooling mode, and then operates the compressor 220 at the initial rotational speed R0.
- the room temperature (third air temperature) T2 and the suction temperature (first air temperature) TA rise with time.
- control unit 470 determines whether or not the switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) is detected to be off (step S403). Control unit 470 maintains the standby state unless it detects that switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) is turned off (step S403: No).
- step S403 when it is detected that the switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) is turned off (step S403: Yes), the control unit 470 transmits a heating mode operation stop command to the outdoor unit 200 (step S404).
- the control unit 470 acquires the indoor temperature upper limit value Tth (H) and stores it in the storage unit 480 (step S405).
- This indoor temperature upper limit value Tth (H) corresponds to the indoor temperature (third air temperature) T2 when the switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) changes from on to off.
- control unit 470 determines whether or not the switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) is turned on (step S406). Control unit 470 maintains the standby state unless it detects that switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) is turned on (step S406: No).
- step S406 when it is detected that the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned on (step S406: Yes), the control unit 470 transmits a heating mode operation start command to the outdoor unit 200 (step S407).
- the control unit 470 acquires the indoor temperature lower limit value Tth (L) and stores it in the storage unit 480 (step S408).
- This indoor temperature lower limit value Tth (L) corresponds to the indoor temperature T2 when the switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) changes from off to on.
- control unit 470 performs processing from step S210 to step S218 in FIG.
- the set temperature Ts2 for the air conditioner is transmitted from the control unit 470 to the outdoor unit 200 every time the set temperature update time arrives.
- the set temperature update times are, for example, times t103, t104, t106, t107, t109, t110, t111, t112, t113, and t114 shown in FIG.
- the control unit 240 updates the set temperature Ts2 stored in the set temperature storage unit 250 every time the set temperature Ts2 is received, and appropriately sets the rotation speed of the compressor 220 based on the updated set temperature Ts2. change.
- the room temperature T2 (T1) is higher than the estimated set temperature Tss, and the set temperature Ts2 is set to a temperature lower than the suction temperature TA.
- the control unit 240 sets the rotation speed of the compressor 220 to the minimum rotation speed RLL.
- control unit 470 determines that absolute value
- step S419 when it is not detected that the switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) is turned off (step S419: No), the control unit 470 performs the process of step S220.
- step S419 when it is detected in step S419 that the switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) is turned off (step S419: Yes), the control unit 470 transmits a heating mode operation stop command to the air conditioner (step S422).
- the control of the air conditioning control device 300 is performed.
- Unit 390 turns off switch SWW1 (switch SWW2). Then, a heating mode operation stop command is input from the control unit 470 to the outdoor unit 200, and the control unit 240 stops the compressor 220. Then, the room temperature T2 and the suction temperature TA are lowered with the passage of time for a while after the compressor 220 stops.
- step S423 determines whether or not the switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) is detected to be turned on.
- step S423 when it is not detected that the switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) is turned on (step S423: No), the control unit 470 performs the process of step S224.
- step S423 when it is detected in step S423 that the switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) is turned on (step S423: Yes), the control unit 470 transmits a heating mode operation start command to the air conditioner (step S426), and then step S419 again. Perform the process.
- the control unit 390 turns on the switch SWW1 (switch SWW2). Then, a heating mode operation start command is input from the control unit 470 to the outdoor unit 200, and the control unit 240 operates the compressor 220 again. At this time, the control unit 240 rotates the compressor 220 at the rotation speed set at time t107, which is the previous setting change time.
- control unit 470 determines whether or not the switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) has been turned off after the processing of step S301 and step S302 (step S503).
- control unit 470 stops measuring the set temperature update time. Thereafter, the set temperature Ts2 is not periodically changed.
- step S503 it is assumed that the switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) is turned off (step S503: Yes).
- control unit 470 determines whether or not the difference absolute value between room temperature upper limit value Tth (H) stored in storage unit 480 and acquired room temperature T2 is larger than estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth. (Step S504).
- step S504 If it is determined in step S504 that the difference absolute value is larger than the estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth (step S504: Yes), the control unit 470 transmits a heating mode operation stop command to the indoor unit 100 (step S508).
- control unit 470 stores the acquired room temperature T2 in the storage unit 480 as the room temperature upper limit value Tth (H) (step S509), and then performs the process of step S406.
- step S504 when it is determined in step S504 that the absolute difference value is equal to or less than the estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth (step S504: No), the control unit 470 acquires the suction temperature (first air temperature) TA (step S305). Next, the control unit 470 calculates a value obtained by subtracting the estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth from the acquired suction temperature TA as the set temperature Ts2 (step S506).
- step S307 After transmitting the calculated set temperature Ts2 to the outdoor unit 200 (step S307), the control unit 470 performs the process of step S302 again.
- the control unit 390 of the air conditioning control device 300 turns off the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2).
- the control unit 470 updates the set temperature Ts2 to a value obtained by subtracting the estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth from the acquired suction temperature TA.
- the set temperature Ts2 is set to a temperature lower than the suction temperature TA.
- the control part 240 changes the rotation speed of the compressor 220 to the minimum rotation speed RLL. After that, for example, at time t17, when the room temperature T1 (T2) falls below a temperature lower than the set temperature Ts by the allowable width ⁇ T1 (the room temperature lower limit value Tth (L)), the control unit 390 of the air conditioning control device 300 The switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned on again.
- step S503 it is assumed that the switch SWW1 (switch SWW2) is not detected to be off (step S503: No).
- the control unit 470 determines whether or not the room temperature T2 is lower than the room temperature lower limit value Tth (L) (step S511).
- step S511 If it is determined in step S511 that the room temperature T2 is equal to or higher than the room temperature lower limit value Tth (L) (step S511: No), the control unit 470 performs the process of step S302 again.
- step S511 when it is determined in step S511 that the room temperature T2 is lower than the room temperature lower limit value Tth (L) (step S511: Yes), the control unit 470 acquires the suction temperature TA (step S312).
- control unit 470 calculates a value obtained by adding the estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth to the acquired suction temperature TA as the set temperature Ts2 (step S513).
- step S314 After transmitting the calculated set temperature Ts2 to the outdoor unit 200 (step S314), the control unit 470 performs the process of step S302 again.
- the room temperature T1 (T2) is set to a temperature (room temperature lower limit value Tth (L)) that is lower than the set temperature Ts by the allowable width ⁇ T1.
- the control unit 470 updates the set temperature Ts2 to a value obtained by adding the estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth to the acquired suction temperature TA.
- the control part 240 changes the rotation speed of the compressor 220 to the rotation speed corresponding to the updated set temperature Ts2.
- connection device 400 of the present embodiment has set temperature (second set temperature) based on suction temperature TA acquired from indoor unit 100 and the temperature difference between estimated set temperature Tss and room temperature T2. T2 is calculated. Thereby, since the appropriate set temperature T2 can be set for the air conditioner, efficient air conditioning can be realized.
- connection device 400 can be controlled to finely adjust the suction temperature TA by the room temperature difference ⁇ T2 between the set temperature Tss and the room temperature T2. Therefore, for example, even if there is a unique temperature difference due to a difference in temperature environment between the suction temperature TA around the indoor unit 100 and the indoor temperature T2 (T1) where the user is present, the indoor temperature T2 (T1) Can be changed at the set temperature Tss (Ts), so that the comfort of the room (for example, the room S) can be maintained.
- connection device 400 can maintain the temperature difference between the suction temperature TA and the room temperature T2 due to the difference in temperature environment between the room S and the surroundings of the indoor unit 100, the set temperature Ts2 is not necessarily set. It is not necessary to make the temperature Ts approximately equal. Therefore, the air conditioner suitable for the present embodiment is not limited to a model provided with a temperature measuring unit capable of measuring the room temperature T1 of the room S, and thus has an advantage that there are many compatible models.
- connection device 400 estimates indoor temperature upper limit value Tth (H) and indoor temperature lower limit value Tth (L) using indoor temperature T2 measured by temperature measurement device 500 installed in the vicinity of air conditioning control device 300. Therefore, the indoor temperature upper limit value Tth (H), the indoor temperature lower limit value Tth (L), and the set temperature Ts in the air conditioning control device 300 can be estimated more accurately.
- control unit 470 has set temperature Ts of air conditioning control device 300 based on indoor temperature T2 when switch SWY1 (SWY2) or switch SWW1 (SWW2) is switched on / off. Then, the allowable width ⁇ T1 is estimated. Thus, the control unit 470 does not need to communicate with the air conditioning control device 300 and receive information indicating the set temperature Ts and the allowable width ⁇ T1 from the air conditioning control device 300. You can adopt what you don't have.
- connection device 400 acquires suction temperature TA and room temperature T2 at regular time intervals, and obtains estimated set temperature Tss and the acquired suction temperature TA and room temperature T2. Based on the above, the set temperature Ts2 is calculated and transmitted to the outdoor unit 200. Thereby, the control part 240 of the outdoor unit 200 can change the rotation speed of the compressor 220 to the optimal rotation speed according to the received setting temperature Ts2 every time it receives the setting temperature Ts2. Therefore, the efficiency of the compressor 220 can be improved.
- an air conditioning control device 300 is connected to an air conditioner 1100 on which an inverter is not mounted.
- the signal line R101 of the air conditioner 1100 is connected to the Y1 terminal of the signal output unit 370, and the ground line GL of the air conditioner 1100 is electrically connected to the C terminal (common terminal) of the power input unit 350. ing.
- the compressor 220 repeatedly operates and stops at a constant rotational speed R0 in accordance with the on / off of the switch SWY1 (SWY2) of the air conditioning control device 300. Then, as shown in FIG. 15, compared with the air conditioner control system according to the present embodiment, the fluctuation of the indoor temperature T1 is large, and it takes time for the indoor temperature T1 to stabilize.
- connection device 400 appropriately changes set temperature Ts2 in accordance with indoor temperature difference ⁇ T2 calculated periodically.
- the control part 240 changes the rotation speed of the compressor 220 based on the temperature difference of suction temperature TA and preset temperature Ts2. That is, every time the set temperature Ts2 is changed, the control unit 240 changes the rotation speed of the compressor 220 to an optimum rotation speed corresponding to the changed set temperature Ts2. Thereby, the room temperature T2 (T1) can be stabilized in a relatively short time.
- connection device 400 detects the off state of switch SWY1 (SWY2) or switch SWW1 (SWW2) after room temperature T2 is stabilized.
- the connecting device 400 determines the absolute difference between the room temperature T2 and the room temperature lower limit value Tth (L) or the room temperature upper limit value Tth (H) already stored in the storage unit 480, and the estimated allowable width ⁇ . Compare with T2.
- the connecting device 400 estimates the acquired room temperature T2 as a new room temperature lower limit value Tth (L) or room temperature upper limit value Tth (H), The estimated set temperature Tss is estimated again.
- the set temperature Ts is changed in the air conditioning control device 300 after the room temperature T2 is stabilized, this can be detected and the estimated set temperature Tss can be newly estimated.
- the difference absolute value is smaller than the estimated allowable width ⁇ T2
- the change in the room temperature T2 is caused by a change in the temperature environment of the room.
- the difference absolute value is equal to or larger than the estimated allowable width ⁇ T2
- It can be determined that the variation in the temperature T2 is caused by the change in the set temperature Ts in the air conditioning control device 300.
- the set temperature Ts2 is calculated by adding or subtracting the estimated allowable width ⁇ T2 to the suction temperature TA to the outdoor unit 200. Send. Thereby, since the process which calculates preset temperature Ts2 can be simplified, the processing load of the control part 470 can be reduced.
- connection device 400 stops acquiring suction temperature TA and room temperature T2 at regular time intervals when room temperature T2 is stabilized. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the control unit 470 after the room temperature T2 is stabilized.
- control unit 470 determines that the room temperature T2 is stable when a certain reference time has elapsed since the absolute value
- standard which determines with having stabilized comparatively can be changed.
- the temperature measurement device 500 when a building has a plurality of rooms, the temperature measurement device 500 is installed in each of the plurality of rooms, and the control unit 470 acquires from each temperature measurement device 500. Based on the room temperature, the estimated set temperature Tss and the estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth may be estimated. In this case, the control unit 470 may use an average value of the room temperature acquired from each temperature measurement device 500, for example.
- the operation of the air conditioner can be controlled in consideration of the room temperatures of all the plurality of rooms.
- control unit 470 may use medians of a plurality of room temperatures T2 acquired from each temperature measurement device 500. Then, the temperature measuring device 500 corresponding to the temperature greatly deviating from the median among the plurality of room temperatures T2 may be excluded from the acquisition targets of the room temperature T2. For example, the room temperature T2 acquired from the temperature measurement device 500 installed in a room that is not subject to air conditioning may deviate significantly from the median.
- the room temperature acquisition process of the control unit 470 of the connection device 400 will be described with reference to FIG.
- the control unit 470 manages each of the plurality of temperature measuring devices 500 that are the acquisition targets of the room temperature T2 (j) with the identification number j.
- Control unit 470 associates the acquired room temperature T2 (j) with identification number j.
- the control unit 470 calculates the median T2M of the acquired room temperature T2 (j) (step S802).
- the control unit 470 specifies the room temperature T2 (0) acquired from the temperature measuring device 500 with the identification number j being “0” (step S803). Thereafter, the control unit 470 determines whether or not the difference absolute value between the specified room temperature T2 (j) and the median T2M is smaller than the difference absolute value threshold ⁇ T22 (step S804).
- the difference absolute value threshold value ⁇ T22 can be set based on, for example, an empirical rule of a temperature difference between a room to be air-conditioned and a room not to be air-conditioned.
- step S804 determines whether or not the identification number j is smaller than a value (J ⁇ 1) that is smaller by 1 than the total number J of the temperature measuring devices 500 (step S806). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S804 that the absolute difference value is smaller than the threshold ⁇ T22 (step S804: Yes), the control unit 470 performs the process of step S806 as it is.
- step S806 when the identification number j is smaller than (J-1) (step S806: Yes), the control unit 470 increments the identification number j by 1 (step S807) and performs the process of step S804 again. .
- step S806: No when the identification number j is (J-1) or more in step S806 (step S806: No), the process returns to the air conditioner control process.
- the temperature measuring device 500 installed in a room or the like that is not subject to air conditioning can be excluded from the acquisition target of the room temperature T2, air conditioning in a room or the like that is subject to air conditioning. Can be implemented accurately.
- control unit 470 may continuously update the set temperature Ts2.
- the control unit 470 performs the processing from step S201 to step S226 shown in FIGS. Then, when determining that the stability determination time has arrived (step S221 or step S225 in FIG. 8), the control unit 470 performs the process of step S601 shown in FIG. If it is determined in step S601 that the set temperature update time has arrived (step S601: Yes), the control unit 470 acquires the room temperature T2 (step S615). Thereafter, the control unit 470 calculates an indoor temperature difference ⁇ T2 obtained by subtracting the acquired indoor temperature from the estimated set temperature Tss (step S616).
- control unit 470 acquires the suction temperature TA from the indoor unit 100 (step S617). Subsequently, the control unit 470 calculates the sum of the indoor temperature difference ⁇ T2 and the acquired suction temperature TA as the set temperature Ts2 (step S618). Thereafter, the control unit 470 transmits the calculated set temperature Ts2 to the indoor unit 100 (step S619), and then performs the process of step S601 again. As shown in FIG. 19, after determining that the stability determination time has arrived at time t215, control unit 470 continues to measure the set temperature update time. The set temperature Ts2 is transmitted from the control unit 470 to the outdoor unit 200 every time the set temperature update time (for example, times t216, t217, t218, t219) arrives.
- step S601 when it is determined in step S601 that the set temperature update time has not arrived (step S601: No), the control unit 470 performs the processing from step S302 to step S314.
- the room temperature T1 (T2) is set to a temperature lower than the set temperature Ts by the allowable width ⁇ T1 (the room temperature lower limit value Tth (L)).
- the control unit 390 of the air conditioning control device 300 turns off the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2).
- control unit 470 updates set temperature Ts2 to a value obtained by adding estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth to acquired suction temperature TA.
- the control unit 470 periodically transmits the optimal set temperature Ts2 based on the indoor temperature difference ⁇ T2 to the outdoor unit 200 even after the indoor temperature T2 is stabilized. And whenever control part 240 receives preset temperature Ts2, the number of rotations of compressor 220 is suitably changed into the number of rotations according to received preset temperature Ts2. Thereby, even after the room temperature T2 is stabilized, the control unit 240 can operate the compressor 220 relatively efficiently, so that power consumption in the compressor 220 can be reduced.
- the room temperature T2 is the room temperature lower limit.
- the control unit 470 may immediately stop the operation of the air conditioner.
- the room temperature T2 is the room temperature lower limit.
- the control unit 470 may immediately stop the operation of the air conditioner.
- Control unit 470 performs the processing from step S201 to step S226 shown in FIGS. Then, when determining that the stability determination time has arrived (step S221 or step S225 in FIG. 8), the control unit 470 performs the process of step S601 shown in FIG.
- the control unit 470 acquires the room temperature T2 (step S302), and then determines whether or not the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is detected to be off (step S303).
- step S303 when it is not detected that the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned off (step S303: No), the control unit 470 performs the process of step S311.
- step S303: Yes when it is detected in step S303 that the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned off (step S303: Yes), the control unit 470 acquires the suction temperature TA from the indoor unit 100 (step S703).
- the control unit 470 transmits a cooling mode operation stop command to the indoor unit 100 (step S704).
- the room temperature T1 T2
- the room temperature T1 T2
- the set temperature Ts by an allowable width ⁇ T1, for example, due to a change in the temperature environment of the room.
- control unit 390 of air conditioning control device 300 turns off switch SWY1 (switch SWY2).
- a cooling mode operation stop command is input from the control unit 470 to the outdoor unit 200 (step S704), and the control unit 240 stops the compressor 220.
- the control unit 470 determines whether the absolute difference between the indoor temperature lower limit value Tth (L) stored in the storage unit 480 and the acquired indoor temperature T2 is larger than the estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth. It is determined whether or not (step S304). If it is determined that the absolute difference value is larger than the estimated allowable width ⁇ Tth (step S304: Yes), the control unit 470 stores the acquired indoor temperature T2 in the storage unit 480 as the indoor temperature lower limit value Tth (L). Then (step S309), the process of step S206 in FIG. 6 is performed.
- the control unit 470 calculates the set temperature Ts2 (step S306), and uses the calculated set temperature Ts2 as the indoor unit 100. (Step S307).
- the control unit 470 determines whether or not the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is detected to be turned on (step S715).
- the control unit 470 maintains the standby state unless it detects that the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned on (step S715: No). Further, in the standby state, control unit 470 does not update set temperature Ts2 even when the set temperature update time comes. As shown in FIG. 21, even when the set temperature update time comes at time t302, the set temperature Ts2 is not updated.
- step S715 when it is detected that the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2) is turned on (step S715: Yes), the control unit 470 transmits a cooling mode operation start command to the indoor unit 100 (step S716), and then step S301 again. Perform the process.
- the room temperature T1 (T2) is higher than the set temperature Ts by the allowable width ⁇ T1 (the room temperature upper limit value Tth (H ))
- the control unit 390 of the air conditioning control device 300 turns on the switch SWY1 (switch SWY2). Then, a cooling mode operation start command is input from the control unit 470 to the outdoor unit 200, and the control unit 240 operates the compressor 220 again.
- the control unit 240 appropriately stops the compressor 220. Thereby, the power consumption in the compressor 220 can be reduced.
- the outdoor unit 200 includes an outside air temperature measurement unit (not shown) that measures the outside air temperature Tout and transmits information indicating the measured outside air temperature Tout to the connection device 400. Also good.
- the outside air temperature measurement unit transmits the outside air temperature Tout to the connection device 400 through, for example, the communication I / F unit 260, the communication line L10, the communication I / F unit 130, and the communication line L20.
- the control unit 470 corrects the rotational speed of the compressor 220 based on the temperature difference absolute value
- the coefficient may be calculated and transmitted to the outdoor unit 200.
- the rotational speed of the compressor 220 is R
- the equation for calculating the rotational speed of the compressor 220 based on the set temperature Ts2 is f (Ts2)
- is C1 (
- the following relational expression (1) may be satisfied.
- ) is, for example, a lookup indicating the relationship between the correction coefficient C1 (
- control unit 470 may transmit the correction coefficient for the rotation speed of the compressor 220 to the outdoor unit 200 together with the set temperature Ts2 in step S218 of the air conditioner control process illustrated in FIG. 8 or FIG.
- the absolute value of the temperature difference between the ambient temperature of the heat exchanger 210 (outside air temperature Tout) and the ambient temperature of the heat exchanger 110 (suction temperature TA) is If they are different, the cooling intensity or heating intensity will be different. For example, when the absolute value of the temperature difference between the suction temperature TA and the outside air temperature Tout is relatively large, sufficient cooling strength or heating strength can be obtained even if the refrigerant flow rate is relatively small.
- the controller 240 rotates the compressor 220 using the correction coefficient based on the absolute value of the temperature difference between the outside air temperature Tout and the suction temperature TA received from the connection device 400.
- Set the number Therefore, for example, when the temperature difference absolute value between the suction temperature TA and the outside air temperature Tout is relatively large, the control unit 240 sets the rotational speed of the compressor 220 to be relatively low. Thereby, since the rotation speed of the compressor 220 is set comparatively small based on the absolute value of the temperature difference between the outside air temperature Tout and the suction temperature TA, the power consumption in the compressor 220 can be reduced.
- the power supply unit 360 may supply DC power not only to the control unit 390 but also to the display unit 320 and the storage unit 340.
- the communication I / F unit 450 may be directly connected to the communication I / F unit 260 of the outdoor unit 200 via a communication line.
- the power supply unit 460 may be configured to receive AC power from other than the power input unit 430.
- the power supply unit 460 may be supplied with AC power from the power supply line provided in the communication I / F unit 450.
- a set temperature storage unit 250 that stores the set temperature Ts2 may be provided in the indoor unit 100.
- the set temperature storage unit 250 may be provided in both the indoor unit 100 and the outdoor unit 200.
- the initial value of the set temperature Ts2 may be set from another air conditioner remote controller different from the air conditioning control device 300, for example.
- the air conditioning control device 300 or the connection device 400 according to the present invention can be realized by using a normal computer system without depending on a dedicated system.
- a program for executing the above operation is stored in a non-transitory recording medium (CD-ROM or the like) that can be read by a computer system and distributed.
- You may comprise the air-conditioning control apparatus 300 or the connection apparatus 400 which performs the above-mentioned process by installing in a system.
- the method of providing the program to the computer is arbitrary.
- the program may be uploaded to a bulletin board (BBS) on a communication line and distributed to a computer via the communication line.
- BSS bulletin board
- the computer activates this program and executes it like other applications under the control of the OS.
- the computer functions as the air conditioning control device 300 or the connection device 400 that executes the above-described processing.
- the present invention provides an air conditioner control system, a connecting device, an air conditioner control method, and the like that employs an air conditioner that installs an air conditioner below the floor, behind the ceiling, outdoors, etc., and sends air from this air conditioner to each room through a duct. It can be suitably used.
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設置された場所における空間の第1空気温度を計測する温度計測部を有し、前記計測した第1空気温度と、記憶する第1設定温度とに基づいて空調の対象となる空調空間の空調を行う空調機と、
前記空調空間の第2空気温度を計測する温度計測部と、前記計測された第2空気温度と、ユーザにより設定されたユーザ設定温度とに基づいて、信号出力のオンオフ状態を切り替える制御部とを備える空調制御装置と、
前記空調空間の第3空気温度を計測する温度計測装置と、
前記空調機と通信可能に接続され且つ前記空調制御装置と信号線を介して接続されるとともに、前記温度計測装置に通信可能に接続された接続装置と、を備え、
前記接続装置は、
前記信号線を通じて検知した前記空調制御装置の信号出力のオンオフ状態と、前記温度計測装置から取得した前記第3空気温度とに基づいて前記ユーザ設定温度を推定し、
前記空調機から取得した前記第1空気温度と、前記推定したユーザ設定温度と前記温度計測装置から取得した第3空気温度との温度差とに基づいて第2設定温度を算出し、算出した第2設定温度を前記空調機へ送信し、
前記空調機は、
前記第1設定温度を前記接続装置から受信した前記第2設定温度に更新する。
その後、例えば時刻t17において、室内温度T1(T2)が設定温度Tsよりも許容幅△T1だけ低い温度(室内温度下限値Tth(L))を下回ると、空調制御装置300の制御部390は、スイッチSWY1(スイッチSWY2)を再びオンする。
ここで、補正係数C(|Tout-TA|)は、例えば、外気温度Toutと室内機100の吸込温度TAとの温度差絶対値|Tout-TA|が大きくなるについて小さくなる依存性を有する。
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- 設置された場所における空間の第1空気温度を計測する温度計測部を有し、前記計測した第1空気温度と、記憶する第1設定温度とに基づいて空調の対象となる空調空間の空調を行う空調機と、
前記空調空間の第2空気温度を計測する温度計測部と、前記計測された第2空気温度と、ユーザにより設定されたユーザ設定温度とに基づいて、信号出力のオンオフ状態を切り替える制御部とを備える空調制御装置と、
前記空調空間の第3空気温度を計測する温度計測装置と、
前記空調機と通信可能に接続され且つ前記空調制御装置と信号線を介して接続されるとともに、前記温度計測装置に通信可能に接続された接続装置と、を備え、
前記接続装置は、
前記信号線を通じて検知した前記空調制御装置の信号出力のオンオフ状態と、前記温度計測装置から取得した前記第3空気温度とに基づいて前記ユーザ設定温度を推定し、
前記空調機から取得した前記第1空気温度と、前記推定したユーザ設定温度と前記温度計測装置から取得した第3空気温度との温度差とに基づいて第2設定温度を算出し、算出した第2設定温度を前記空調機へ送信し、
前記空調機は、
前記第1設定温度を前記接続装置から受信した前記第2設定温度に更新する、
空調機制御システム。 - 前記空調機が冷房モードで動作している場合、
前記空調制御装置の前記制御部は、
前記信号出力がオン状態の際、前記第2空気温度が、前記ユーザ設定温度よりも予め定めた許容幅だけ低い空気温度下限値よりも高い温度から前記空気温度下限値よりも低い温度に変化したときに前記信号出力をオフ状態に切り替え、
前記信号出力がオフ状態の際、前記第2空気温度が、前記ユーザ設定温度よりも前記許容幅だけ高い空気温度上限値よりも低い温度から前記空気温度上限値よりも高い温度に変化したときに前記信号出力をオン状態に切り替え、
前記接続装置は、
前記空調制御装置の信号出力がオン状態からオフ状態に切り替わったことを検知したときに、前記温度計測装置から取得した前記第3空気温度を前記空気温度下限値と推定し、
前記信号出力がオフ状態からオン状態に切り替わったことを検知したときに、前記温度計測装置から取得した前記第3空気温度を前記空気温度上限値と推定し、
推定した前記空気温度下限値および前記空気温度上限値の平均値を前記ユーザ設定温度と推定し、
前記空調機から取得した前記第1空気温度に、前記推定したユーザ設定温度から前記第3空気温度を差し引いて得られる温度差を加算することにより前記第2設定温度を算出する、
請求項1に記載の空調機制御システム。 - 前記空調機が暖房モードで動作している場合、
前記空調制御装置の前記制御部は、
前記信号出力がオン状態の際、前記第2空気温度が、前記ユーザ設定温度よりも予め定めた許容幅だけ高い空気温度上限値よりも低い温度から前記空気温度上限値よりも高い温度に変化したときに前記信号出力をオフ状態に切り替え、
前記信号出力がオフ状態の際、前記第2空気温度が、前記ユーザ設定温度よりも前記許容幅だけ低い空気温度下限値よりも高い温度から前記空気温度下限値よりも低い温度に変化したときに前記信号出力をオン状態に切り替え、
前記接続装置は、
前記空調制御装置の信号出力がオン状態からオフ状態に切り替わったことを検知したときに、前記温度計測装置から取得した前記第3空気温度を前記空気温度上限値と推定し、
前記信号出力がオフ状態からオン状態に切り替わったことを検知したときに、前記温度計測装置から取得した前記第3空気温度を前記空気温度下限値と推定し、
推定した前記空気温度下限値および前記空気温度上限値の平均値を前記ユーザ設定温度と推定し、
前記空調機から取得した前記第1空気温度に、前記推定したユーザ設定温度から前記第3空気温度を差し引いて得られる温度差を加算することにより前記第2設定温度を算出する、
請求項1または2に記載の空調機制御システム。 - 前記接続装置は、
一定の時間間隔で、前記空調機から前記第1空気温度を取得するとともに、前記温度計測装置から前記第3空気温度を取得し、
前記第1空気温度および前記第3空気温度を取得する毎に、前記推定したユーザ設定温度と、取得した前記第1空気温度および前記第3空気温度とに基づいて、前記第2設定温度を算出し、算出した前記第2設定温度を前記空調機へ送信する、
請求項2または3に記載の空調機制御システム。 - 前記空調機が、冷房モードで動作している場合、
前記接続装置は、
前記推定した空気温度下限値と、前記推定したユーザ設定温度との温度差の絶対値を前記許容幅として推定し、
前記第3空気温度が安定したと判定すると、前記空調制御装置の信号出力のオフ状態を検知した際、前記温度計測装置から取得した前記第3空気温度と前記推定した空気温度下限値との差分の絶対値と、前記推定した許容幅とを比較し、
前記差分の絶対値が前記推定した許容幅よりも小さいとき、前記空調機から前記第1空気温度を取得し、取得した前記第1空気温度に前記推定した許容幅を加算することにより、前記第2設定温度を算出し、算出した前記第2設定温度を前記空調機へ送信し、
前記差分の絶対値が前記推定した許容幅以上であるとき、取得した前記第3空気温度を前記空気温度下限値と推定して、再度ユーザ設定温度を推定する、
請求項4に記載の空調機制御システム。 - 前記空調機が、暖房モードで動作している場合、
前記接続装置は、
前記推定した空気温度上限値と、前記推定したユーザ設定温度との温度差の絶対値を前記許容幅として推定し、
前記第3空気温度が安定したと判定すると、前記空調制御装置の信号出力のオフ状態を検知した際、前記温度計測装置から取得した前記第3空気温度と前記空気温度上限値との差分の絶対値と、前記推定した許容幅とを比較し、
前記差分の絶対値が前記推定した許容幅よりも小さいとき、前記空調機から前記第1空気温度を取得し、取得した前記第1空気温度に前記推定した許容幅を差し引くことにより、前記第2設定温度を算出し、算出した前記第2設定温度を前記空調機へ送信し、
前記差分の絶対値が前記推定した許容幅以上であるとき、取得した前記第3空気温度を前記空気温度上限値と推定して、再度ユーザ設定温度を推定する、
請求項4または5に記載の空調機制御システム。 - 前記接続装置は、
前記第3空気温度が安定したと判定すると、一定の時間間隔で、前記第1空気温度および前記第3空気温度を取得することを停止する、
請求項5または6に記載の空調機制御システム。 - 前記接続装置は、
前記推定したユーザ設定温度と前記第3空気温度との差分の絶対値が予め定めた閾値よりも小さくなったときから一定の判定基準時間だけ経過したときに、前記第3空気温度が安定したと判定する、
請求項5から7のいずれか1項に記載の空調機制御システム。 - 前記空調機は、
圧縮機と、
前記第1空気温度と、前記第1設定温度との温度差に基づいて、前記圧縮機の回転数を変化させることにより、前記第1空気温度を前記第1設定温度で維持する圧縮機制御部と、を備える、
請求項1から8のいずれか1項に記載の空調機制御システム。 - 前記温度計測装置は、複数存在し、
前記接続装置は、
複数の前記温度計測装置それぞれから取得した温度の平均値またはメジアンを前記第3空気温度として算出する、
請求項1から9のいずれか1項に記載の空調機制御システム。 - 設置された場所における空間の第1空気温度を計測する温度計測部を有し、前記計測した第1空気温度と、記憶する第1設定温度とに基づいて空調の対象となる空調空間の空調を行う空調機に通信可能に接続され、且つ、前記空調空間の第2空気温度を計測する温度計測部と、前記計測された第2空気温度と、ユーザにより設定されたユーザ設定温度とに基づいて、信号出力のオンオフ状態を切り替える制御部とを備える空調制御装置に信号線を介して接続されるとともに、前記空調空間の第3空気温度を計測する温度計測装置に通信可能に接続された接続装置であって、
前記信号線を通じて検知した前記空調制御装置の信号出力のオンオフ状態と、前記温度計測装置から取得した前記第3空気温度とに基づいて前記ユーザ設定温度を推定し、
前記空調機から取得した前記第1空気温度と、前記推定したユーザ設定温度と前記温度計測装置から取得した第3空気温度との温度差とに基づいて第2設定温度を算出し、算出した第2設定温度を前記空調機へ送信する、
接続装置。 - 空調機が、設置された場所における空間の第1空気温度を計測し、前記計測した第1空気温度と、記憶する第1設定温度とに基づいて空調の対象となる空調空間の空調を行い、
空調制御装置が、前記空調空間の第2空気温度を計測し、前記計測した第2空気温度と、ユーザにより設定されたユーザ設定温度とに基づいて、信号出力のオンオフ状態を切り替え、
温度計測装置が前記空調空間の第3空気温度を計測し、
接続装置が、信号線を通じて検知した前記空調制御装置の信号出力のオンオフ状態と、前記温度計測装置から取得した前記第3空気温度とに基づいて前記ユーザ設定温度を推定し、前記空調機から取得した前記第1空気温度と、前記推定したユーザ設定温度と前記温度計測装置から取得した第3空気温度との温度差とに基づいて第2設定温度を算出し、算出した第2設定温度を前記空調機へ送信し、
前記空調機が、前記第1設定温度を前記接続装置から受信した前記第2設定温度に更新する、空調機制御方法。
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