WO2016132906A1 - 空調システム - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an air conditioning system including an air conditioner that cools or heats a target space by circulating a refrigerant in a refrigerant circuit during operation.
- Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-74283
- an indoor unit of an air conditioner having a refrigerant circuit through which a flammable refrigerant circulates, a ventilation fan (ventilator), and a flammable gas are detected.
- the sensor (refrigerant leakage sensor) is installed in the room (target space), and when the leakage of the combustible refrigerant is detected, the combustible refrigerant is discharged from the target space by operating the ventilator.
- a configuration has been proposed.
- the air conditioning device and the ventilation device are actually independent of each other.
- various types of ventilators such as those having a fan like a ventilator, those having a total heat exchanger for exhaust heat recovery, those having a dehumidifier for dehumidification and humidification, etc. Therefore, the air conditioner and the ventilator are often installed independently by different vendors at the installation site.
- an object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioning system excellent in security.
- the air conditioning system includes an air conditioner and an air conditioning control unit.
- the air conditioner includes an outdoor unit and an indoor unit.
- the indoor unit constitutes a refrigerant circuit together with the outdoor unit.
- the indoor unit is installed in the target space.
- the air conditioner cools or heats the target space by circulating the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit during operation.
- the air conditioning control unit controls the operation of the air conditioner.
- the air conditioning control unit starts the operation of the air conditioner when a signal is not input from a ventilation device that includes a ventilation fan for ventilation and ventilates the target space, or a refrigerant leak sensor that detects refrigerant leakage in the target space. I won't let you.
- the air conditioning system by establishing a state in which a signal from the ventilation device or the refrigerant leakage sensor is input to the air conditioning control unit, between the devices including the refrigerant leakage sensor at the installation site.
- the connection of the telecommunication system is made surely.
- the air conditioner can be operated in a state in which measures such as the ventilator being operated when the refrigerant leaks are reliably established. It is possible to secure security against refrigerant leakage.
- “when no signal is input” means that the communication between the ventilation device side and the refrigerant leakage sensor side is between the ventilation device side and the air conditioning control unit, or between the refrigerant leakage sensor side and the air conditioning control.
- the case where a communication abnormality has occurred with the department is included.
- coolant leak sensor and an air-conditioning control part is included.
- refrigerant used in the “refrigerant circuit” herein for example, a slightly flammable refrigerant such as R32, a flammable refrigerant such as propane, or a toxicity such as ammonia. Refrigerant is included.
- the air conditioning system according to the second aspect of the present invention is the air conditioning system according to the first aspect, and further includes a ventilation control unit.
- the ventilation control unit is electrically connected to the ventilation device.
- the ventilation control unit controls the operation of the ventilation device.
- the ventilation control unit transmits a notification signal to the air conditioning control unit in a state where the operation of the ventilation device can be controlled.
- the air conditioning control unit does not receive the notification signal, the air conditioning device does not start the operation of the air conditioning device, assuming that the signal from the ventilation device is not input.
- the ventilation control unit transmits a notification signal to the air conditioning control unit in a state in which the operation of the ventilation device can be controlled, and when the air conditioning control unit does not receive the notification signal, the air conditioning device Do not start driving.
- the air conditioning control unit is operated only when the operation of the ventilation control unit can be controlled regardless of whether or not the ventilator is installed independently of the air conditioner in the target space. That is, the air conditioner is not operated in a situation where it is not assumed that ventilation is performed reliably when refrigerant leakage occurs. Therefore, the security against refrigerant leakage is reliably ensured.
- the notification signal is not transmitted from the ventilation control unit, so that the air conditioning control unit does not receive the notification signal, and the notification signal is transmitted from the ventilation control unit. Nevertheless, the case where the air conditioning control unit cannot receive the notification signal normally is included.
- the air conditioning system according to the third aspect of the present invention is the air conditioning system according to the second aspect, and the ventilation device further includes a drive unit and a frame.
- the drive unit drives the ventilation fan.
- the frame holds the ventilation fan.
- the ventilation control unit is configured separately from the ventilation device.
- the air conditioning system according to the third aspect of the present invention can be easily applied to an air conditioning system after construction. That is, since the ventilation control unit is configured separately from the ventilation device, an air conditioning system according to the third aspect is constructed by newly adding a ventilation control unit to the air conditioning system after construction. That is, versatility is improved.
- the air conditioning system according to the fourth aspect of the present invention is the air conditioning system according to the second aspect or the third aspect, and the ventilation device further includes a drive voltage supply unit and a connection terminal.
- the drive voltage supply unit supplies the drive voltage of the ventilation fan.
- the connection terminal is electrically connected to the ventilation control unit.
- the ventilation control unit outputs an electrical signal to the ventilation device.
- the drive voltage supply unit supplies a drive voltage based on a control signal input via the connection terminal.
- the air conditioning system according to the fourth aspect of the present invention can be more easily applied to an air conditioning system after construction. That is, when the ventilation device includes the drive voltage supply unit and the connection terminal, it becomes easy to newly add a ventilation control unit in the air conditioning system after construction. Therefore, versatility is further improved.
- the air conditioning system according to the fifth aspect of the present invention is the air conditioning system according to the second aspect or the third aspect, and the ventilation device is supplied with drive power from a commercial power source.
- the ventilation control unit includes a switching unit.
- the switching unit is disposed on the power supply line.
- the power supply line connects the ventilation device and the commercial power source.
- the switching unit switches between conduction and interruption of the power supply line.
- the air conditioning system according to the fifth aspect of the present invention can be more easily applied to an air conditioning system after construction. That is, it becomes easy to newly add a ventilation control unit without being limited to the type of the ventilation device in the air conditioning system after construction. Therefore, versatility is further improved.
- the air conditioning system according to the sixth aspect of the present invention is the air conditioning system according to any one of the second to fifth aspects, and the air conditioning control unit transmits an electrical signal to the ventilation control unit.
- the ventilation control unit controls the operation of the ventilation device based on the received electrical signal.
- the air conditioning system which concerns on the 7th viewpoint of this invention is an air conditioning system which concerns on a 6th viewpoint, Comprising:
- An air-conditioning control part transmits the electrical signal, and the operation
- movement of a ventilator is related with the ventilator by the indoor unit. Control to be linked to the operation of
- the air conditioning system according to the eighth aspect of the present invention is the air conditioning system according to the seventh aspect, and includes a plurality of indoor units and / or ventilation devices, and further includes an overall control unit.
- the overall control unit comprehensively controls the operations of the plurality of indoor units and / or the plurality of ventilation devices.
- Each ventilation device is installed in the same target space as any of the indoor units.
- the overall control unit allocates a plurality of indoor units and / or a plurality of ventilation devices to a plurality of groups.
- the overall control unit collectively controls the indoor unit and the ventilation device for each group.
- an indoor unit and a ventilator may be installed for each predetermined area of the target space and operated in conjunction with the ventilator. For example, when no worker is present outside the working hours in the office, the air conditioner and the ventilator may be interlocked and stopped for energy saving.
- the air conditioner and the ventilator itself can be installed and operated independently.
- the two devices when the telecommunications system is connected between the two devices, the two devices can be operated in conjunction with each other as necessary, but the telecommunications system between the two devices is connected. If not, they are not linked to each other and can only operate both devices independently.
- the indoor multi-type air conditioner and the ventilator are independently selected and installed, when the refrigerant leakage from the air conditioner is detected, the refrigerant is operated by operating the ventilator.
- the air conditioning system according to the eighth aspect safety is reliably ensured even in a configuration in which an indoor multi-type air conditioner having a plurality of indoor units and a ventilator are installed independently. .
- the air conditioning system according to the ninth aspect of the present invention is the air conditioning system according to any of the second to eighth aspects, and the ventilation control unit transmits a notification signal by wireless communication.
- An air conditioning system is the air conditioning system according to any one of the second to ninth aspects, wherein the air conditioning control unit and the ventilation control unit are electrically connected by a communication line. .
- the communication line constitutes a transmission path for the notification signal.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an air conditioning system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the schematic block diagram of a ventilation apparatus The block diagram which shows typically each part connected to a controller and a controller.
- the flowchart which showed an example of the flow of a process of a controller The sequence diagram which showed typically an example of the process performed in a controller, an adapter unit, and a ventilator.
- the schematic diagram which showed the refrigerant circuit comprised in the air conditioning system which concerns on the modification D, and a transmission line.
- FIG. 1 The schematic diagram which showed the refrigerant circuit comprised in the air conditioning system which concerns on the modification E, and a transmission line.
- FIG. The flowchart which showed the flow of the process of the controller in the air conditioning system which concerns on the modification P.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an air conditioning system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating the refrigerant circuit RC and the transmission path configured in the air conditioning system 100.
- the air conditioning system 100 is a system that is installed in a building, a factory, or the like and realizes air conditioning such as cooling, heating, and ventilation of a target space.
- the air conditioning system 100 performs air conditioning of a plurality of target spaces SP (SP1 and SP2).
- the air conditioning system 100 mainly includes an air conditioner 10 that cools or heats the target space SP, and a plurality of ventilators 40.
- the air conditioning system 100 includes a plurality of adapter units 50 (ventilation control units), a plurality of refrigerant leakage sensors 60, and a controller 70 (air conditioning control unit, overall control unit) that comprehensively controls the operation of the air conditioning system 100. ,have.
- the air conditioning system 100 is comprised using the air conditioner 10 already installed in the object space SP and the ventilation apparatus 40 is demonstrated.
- the air conditioning system 100 is configured by additionally installing the adapter unit 50 in the target space SP in which the air conditioner 10 and the ventilator 40 are installed.
- Air conditioner 10 includes a refrigerant circuit RC, and cools or heats each target space SP (SP1 and SP2) by circulating a refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit RC and performing a vapor compression refrigeration cycle.
- the air conditioner 10 mainly includes one outdoor unit 20 as a heat source unit, a plurality of (in this case, four) indoor units 30 as utilization units, and a plurality (two in this case) as input devices for inputting commands. ) And a centralized management device 38 that comprehensively controls the operations of the outdoor unit 20 and each indoor unit 30.
- two indoor units 30 and one remote controller 35 are arranged in each target space SP.
- the indoor units 30a and 30b and the remote controller 35a are arranged in the target space SP1
- the indoor units 30c and 30d and the remote controller 35b are arranged in the target space SP2.
- the refrigerant circuit RC is configured by connecting the outdoor unit 20 and each indoor unit 30 by the gas communication pipe GP and the liquid communication pipe LP.
- refrigerant circuit RC for example, a refrigerant having a slight flammability such as R32, a refrigerant having a flammability such as propane, or a toxic refrigerant such as ammonia is enclosed in the refrigerant circuit RC.
- Outdoor unit 20 The outdoor unit 20 is installed outdoors.
- the outdoor unit 20 mainly includes a plurality of refrigerant pipes (first pipe P1 to sixth pipe P6), a compressor 21, a four-way switching valve 22, an outdoor heat exchanger 23, an outdoor expansion valve 24, an outdoor unit,
- the fan 25 and the outdoor unit controller 26 are included.
- the first pipe P1 is a refrigerant pipe that connects the gas communication pipe GP and the four-way switching valve 22.
- the second pipe P ⁇ b> 2 is a suction pipe that connects the four-way switching valve 22 and the suction port (not shown) of the compressor 21.
- the third pipe P ⁇ b> 3 is a discharge pipe that connects a discharge port (not shown) of the compressor 21 and the four-way switching valve 22.
- the fourth pipe P4 is a refrigerant pipe that connects the four-way switching valve 22 and the gas side of the outdoor heat exchanger 23.
- the fifth pipe P ⁇ b> 5 is a refrigerant pipe that connects the liquid side of the outdoor heat exchanger 23 and the outdoor expansion valve 24.
- the sixth pipe P6 is a refrigerant pipe that connects the outdoor expansion valve 24 and the liquid communication pipe LP.
- Compressor 21 is a mechanism that sucks low-pressure gas refrigerant, compresses it, and discharges it.
- the compressor 21 has a sealed structure in which a compressor motor 21a is built.
- a rotary type or scroll type compression element housed in a compressor casing (not shown) is driven using the compressor motor 21a as a drive source.
- the compressor motor 21a is inverter-controlled during operation, and the rotation speed is adjusted according to the situation. When driven, the compressor 21 sucks refrigerant from the suction port, and after compression, discharges it from the discharge port.
- the four-way switching valve 22 is a switching valve for switching the direction in which the refrigerant flows in the refrigerant circuit RC.
- the four-way switching valve 22 is individually connected to the first pipe P1, the second pipe P2, the third pipe P3, and the fourth pipe P4.
- the four-way switching valve 22 switches the flow path so that the first pipe P1 and the second pipe P2 are connected and the third pipe P3 and the fourth pipe P4 are connected (FIG. 1 (see the solid line of the four-way selector valve 22).
- the four-way switching valve 22 switches the flow path so that the first pipe P1 and the third pipe P3 are connected and the second pipe P2 and the fourth pipe P4 are connected during the heating operation. (Refer to the broken line of the four-way switching valve 22 in FIG. 1).
- the outdoor heat exchanger 23 is a heat exchanger that functions as a refrigerant condenser or radiator during cooling operation and functions as a refrigerant evaporator during heating operation.
- the outdoor heat exchanger 23 includes a heat transfer tube (not shown) through which the refrigerant flows and a heat transfer fin (not shown) that increases the heat transfer area.
- the outdoor heat exchanger 23 is arranged so that heat can be exchanged between the refrigerant in the heat transfer tube and the air flow generated by the outdoor fan 25 during operation.
- the outdoor expansion valve 24 is an electric valve that can be adjusted in opening.
- the outdoor expansion valve 24 is fully opened during the cooling operation, and functions as an expansion valve that decompresses the refrigerant according to the opening degree during the heating operation.
- the outdoor fan 25 is, for example, a propeller fan. Each outdoor fan 25 is connected to the output shaft of the outdoor fan motor 25a, and is driven in conjunction with the outdoor fan motor 25a. When driven, the outdoor fan 25 generates an air flow that flows into the outdoor unit 20 from the outside, passes through the outdoor heat exchanger 23, and flows out of the outdoor unit 20.
- the outdoor unit control unit 26 is a microcomputer configured with a CPU, a memory, and the like.
- the outdoor unit control unit 26 controls the operation of each actuator in the outdoor unit 20.
- the outdoor unit control unit 26 is connected to an indoor unit control unit 34 (described later) of each indoor unit 30 via a communication line, and transmits and receives signals to and from each other.
- the outdoor unit control unit 26 is connected to the centralized management device 38 via a communication network such as a WAN or a LAN, and transmits / receives signals to / from each other.
- the outdoor unit controller 26 relays signals transmitted and received in communication between each indoor unit controller 34, each remote controller 35 or each adapter unit 50, and the centralized management device 38.
- the indoor unit 30 is, for example, a so-called ceiling-embedded type, ceiling-suspended type, or wall-mounted type indoor unit.
- the indoor unit 30 forms a refrigerant circuit RC together with the outdoor unit 20.
- the indoor unit 30 mainly includes an indoor heat exchanger 31, an indoor expansion valve 32, an indoor fan 33, and an indoor unit control unit 34.
- the indoor heat exchanger 31 is a heat exchanger that functions as a refrigerant evaporator during cooling operation and functions as a refrigerant condenser or radiator during heating operation.
- the indoor heat exchanger 31 is a so-called cross fin tube heat exchanger.
- the indoor heat exchanger 31 has one end connected to the refrigerant pipe extending to the indoor expansion valve 32 and the other end connected to the gas communication pipe GP.
- the indoor heat exchanger 31 is arranged so that heat can be exchanged between the refrigerant in the heat transfer tube (not shown) and the air flow generated by the indoor fan 33 during operation.
- the indoor expansion valve 32 is an electric valve that can be adjusted in opening.
- the indoor expansion valve 32 is controlled to the minimum opening when the operation of the indoor unit 30 is stopped.
- the indoor expansion valve 32 functions as an expansion valve that depressurizes the refrigerant according to the opening during the cooling operation, and is fully opened during the heating operation.
- the indoor fan 33 is a propeller fan or a multi-blade fan, for example, and is connected to the output shaft of the indoor fan motor 33a.
- the indoor fan 33 is driven in conjunction with the indoor fan motor 33a. When driven, the indoor fan 33 generates an air flow that flows into the indoor unit 30 and flows out of the indoor unit 30 after passing through the indoor heat exchanger 31.
- the indoor unit control unit 34 is a microcomputer composed of a CPU, a memory, and the like.
- the indoor unit control unit 34 controls the operation of each actuator in the indoor unit 30.
- Each indoor unit controller 34 transmits and receives signals to and from the outdoor unit controller 26 or the centralized management device 38.
- Each indoor unit control unit 34 communicates with the corresponding remote controller 35 and adapter unit 50 via the network NW.
- Each indoor unit control unit 34 relays signals transmitted and received in communication between the corresponding remote controller 35 or adapter unit 50 and the outdoor unit control unit 26 or centralized management device 38.
- the network NW is a so-called wired network composed of communication lines, and functions as an electrical signal transmission path.
- the network NW is constructed by the communication line CB1 in the target space SP1
- the network NW is constructed by the communication line CB2 in the target space SP2.
- the remote controller 35 is a user interface having an input key (not shown) for inputting a command to the air conditioner 10 and a display (not shown) for displaying an operation state.
- the remote controller 35 transmits / receives signals to / from the indoor unit control unit 34 of the indoor unit 30 arranged in the same target space SP via the network NW.
- the remote controller 35a is connected to the indoor unit controller 34 of the indoor unit 30b via the communication line CB1.
- the remote controller 35b is connected to the indoor unit control unit 34 of the indoor unit 30d through the communication line CB2.
- the remote controller 35 communicates with the outdoor unit control unit 26, the centralized management device 38, or the adapter unit 50 by relaying a signal to the indoor unit control unit 34.
- the centralized management device 38 is a computer that comprehensively controls the operation of the air conditioning system 100 including the air conditioner 10 and the plurality of ventilation devices 40.
- the central management device 38 includes a CPU and a memory such as a ROM, a RAM, and a flash memory.
- the centralized management device 38 includes an input unit for a user to input a command and a display unit for displaying information to the user.
- the centralized management device 38 is, for example, a server arranged in a monitoring room or a centralized management room that is separated from each target space SP.
- the central management device 38 transmits and receives signals to and from the outdoor unit control unit 26.
- the centralized management device 38 communicates with the indoor unit control unit 34, the remote controller 35, or the adapter unit 50 by relaying a signal to the outdoor unit control unit 26.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of the ventilation device 40.
- the ventilator 40 ventilates the target space SP.
- the ventilation device 40 is installed independently of the air conditioner 10 in the target space SP (more specifically, the ceiling space of the target space SP).
- the ventilation device 40 is supplied with power from the commercial power source 5.
- the air conditioning system 100 has a plurality of (here, two) ventilators 40 (ventilators 40a and 40b).
- the ventilation device 40a is disposed in the target space SP1
- the ventilation device 40b is disposed in the target space SP2.
- Each ventilation device 40 has a plurality of ducts (an intake duct 401, an air supply duct 402, an extraction duct 403, and an exhaust duct 404).
- the intake duct 401 is connected to an intake port for taking outdoor air OA into the target space SP.
- the air supply duct 402 is connected to an air supply port that supplies the outdoor air OA as the supply air SA.
- the take-out duct 403 is connected to an take-out port for taking out the room air RA from the target space SP.
- the exhaust duct 404 is connected to a discharge port for discharging the room air RA as the discharge air EA to the outside.
- Each ventilator 40 includes a main body frame 41 (frame), a heat exchanger 42, a ventilation air supply fan 43 (ventilation fan) and an exhaust fan 44 (ventilation fan), and a fan drive control unit 45 (drive). And a drive voltage supply unit).
- the main body frame 41 accommodates (holds) an air supply fan 43 and an exhaust fan 44.
- two air flow paths (a supply flow path 41a and an exhaust flow path 41b) that are partitioned from each other are formed.
- the air supply passage 41a and the exhaust passage 41b are formed so as to cross the heat exchanger 42, respectively.
- One end of the air supply channel 41 a is connected to the intake duct 401, and the other end is connected to the air supply duct 402.
- the air supply channel 41a is an air channel for flowing air from the outdoor toward the target space SP.
- One end of the exhaust passage 41 b is connected to the extraction duct 403, and the other end is connected to the exhaust duct 404.
- the exhaust flow path 41b is an air flow path for flowing air from the target space SP toward the outside of the room.
- the heat exchanger 42 is a total heat exchanger that simultaneously exchanges sensible heat and latent heat between two air flows (here, the indoor air RA and the outdoor air OA).
- the heat exchanger 42 is disposed in the main body frame 41 and is positioned on the two air supply passages 41a.
- the air supply fan 43 generates an air flow from the outdoor toward the target space SP.
- the air supply fan 43 is a sirocco fan, and includes an air supply fan motor 43a that is a drive unit.
- the air supply fan 43 is disposed in the main body frame 41 and is located on the air supply passage 41a.
- the exhaust fan 44 generates an air flow from the target space SP to the outside.
- the exhaust fan 44 is a sirocco fan and includes an exhaust fan motor 44a that is a drive unit.
- the exhaust fan 44 is located on the exhaust passage 41b.
- the fan drive control unit 45 is a control unit that controls driving of the supply fan 43 (supply fan motor 43a) and the exhaust fan 44 (exhaust fan motor 44a).
- the fan drive control unit 45 is accommodated in an electrical component box 411 provided in the main body frame 41.
- the fan drive control unit 45 determines an inverter (not shown) that supplies a drive voltage corresponding to the rotation speed to the supply fan motor 43a and the exhaust fan motor 44a, and a supply voltage based on the rotation speed (air volume).
- a voltage determining unit (not shown). That is, the ventilation device 40 of the present embodiment can adjust the rotation speeds of the air supply fan 43 and the exhaust fan 44.
- the fan drive control unit 45 has a connection terminal 451 (see FIG. 4) for electrical connection with an external device.
- the fan drive control unit 45 is electrically connected to a device (here, the adapter unit 50) connected to the other end of the communication line by connecting one end of the communication line to the connection terminal 451. Communication is possible.
- the fan drive control unit 45 receives a control signal (a rotational speed control signal described later) from the adapter unit 50 connected via the connection terminal 451 and the communication line (that is, the control signal is transmitted via the connection terminal 451). And the supply voltage is supplied to the supply fan motor 43a or the exhaust fan motor 44a so that the supply fan motor 43a or the exhaust fan motor 44a is driven at the rotation speed based on the rotation speed control signal.
- a control signal a rotational speed control signal described later
- the adapter unit 50 is a unit that controls the operation of the corresponding ventilation device 40 (the supply fan 43 and the exhaust fan 44) by transmitting a control signal to the fan drive control unit 45.
- the air conditioning system 100 includes a plurality (here, two) of adapter units 50 (first adapter unit 50a and second adapter unit 50b). Specifically, the first adapter unit 50a is disposed in the target space SP1 and corresponds to the ventilation device 40a.
- the second adapter unit 50b is disposed in the target space SP2 and corresponds to the ventilation device 40b.
- the adapter unit 50 is configured separately from the corresponding ventilation device 40 (main body frame 41) and is arranged independently.
- the adapter unit 50 is additionally arranged in the target space SP where the air conditioner 10 and the ventilator 40 are already installed.
- the adapter unit 50 includes a microcomputer including a memory such as a ROM and a RAM, a CPU, and the like.
- the adapter unit 50 includes a communication module for transmitting and receiving signals to and from the fan drive control unit 45 and the indoor unit control unit 34.
- the adapter unit 50 sends the air supply fan 43 (air supply fan motor 43a) and / or the exhaust fan 44 (exhaust fan) to the fan drive control unit 45 based on a signal transmitted from the indoor unit control unit 34 (controller 70).
- a signal including a command to switch the start / stop and rotation speed of the motor 44a) (hereinafter referred to as “rotation speed control signal”) is transmitted. That is, the adapter unit 50 controls the operation of the ventilation device 40 based on the received electrical signal.
- the adapter unit 50 can normally communicate with the fan drive control unit 45 periodically (every time the predetermined time t1 elapses), and the ventilation device 40 is mechanically normal. It is determined whether or not to operate (hereinafter referred to as “state determination”).
- the predetermined time t1 is set to 1 min.
- the adapter unit 50 indicates that the determination result in the state determination is normal (that is, communication between the adapter unit 50 and the ventilator 40 is normally possible, and the ventilator 40 operates mechanically normally).
- a transmission signal (hereinafter, “status notification signal”) is transmitted to the indoor unit control unit 34.
- the adapter unit 50 can regularly communicate with the fan drive control unit 45 and the indoor unit control unit 34 (controller 70) periodically when the ventilator 40 is mechanically operating normally. ) Transmits a state notification signal (notification signal).
- the adapter unit 50 determines that the operation of the ventilator 40 with respect to the drive command or the rotational speed control signal is normal (specifically, the ventilator 40 in the stopped state receives the drive command). In the case of normal driving, or when the rotational speed of the air supply fan 43 or exhaust fan 44 being driven matches the latest rotational speed control signal transmitted), communication with the ventilator 40 is possible normally. It is determined that the ventilation device 40 is in a state of mechanically operating normally.
- the adapter unit 50 when the operation of the ventilator 40 with respect to the drive command or the rotational speed control signal is not normal (specifically, when the ventilator 40 in the stopped state receives the drive command and does not drive normally, Alternatively, when the rotation speed of the air supply fan 43 or the exhaust fan 44 being driven does not match the latest rotation speed control signal transmitted), communication with the ventilation device 40 cannot be performed normally, or the ventilation device 40 Is determined not to operate normally mechanically.
- the adapter unit 50 detects the on / off state and the rotational speed of the air supply fan 43 and the exhaust fan 44 by a known method based on the motor current flowing through the air supply fan motor 43a and the exhaust fan motor 44a, changes in magnetic flux, and the like. To do.
- the state notification signal is in a state in which communication between the adapter unit 50 and the fan drive control unit 45 (ventilator 40) and communication between the adapter unit 50 and the indoor unit control unit 34 (controller 70) can be normally performed.
- This is a signal for notifying the indoor unit control unit 34 (controller 70) that the ventilation device 40 is in a state of mechanically operating normally. That is, when the adapter unit 50 is in a state in which the operation of the ventilation device 40 can be controlled, the adapter unit 50 transmits a state notification signal to the indoor unit control unit 34 (controller 70) periodically (every time the predetermined time t1 elapses).
- the refrigerant leakage sensor 60 is a sensor for detecting refrigerant leakage in the target space SP.
- a known general-purpose product is used for the refrigerant leakage sensor 60.
- the refrigerant leakage sensor 60 is disposed in the corresponding target space SP.
- the air conditioning system 100 includes a plurality (two) of refrigerant leak sensors 60 (first refrigerant leak sensor 60a and second refrigerant leak sensor 60b).
- the first refrigerant leakage sensor 60a is installed in the target space SP1.
- the second refrigerant leakage sensor 60b is installed in the target space SP2.
- Each refrigerant leak sensor 60 is electrically connected to the indoor unit controller 34 of the indoor unit 30 installed in the same target space SP1.
- the first refrigerant leakage sensor 60a is electrically connected to the indoor unit control unit 34 of the indoor unit 30b.
- the second refrigerant leakage sensor 60b is electrically connected to the indoor unit control unit 34 of the indoor unit 30d.
- refrigerant leakage sensor 60 When the refrigerant leakage sensor 60 detects refrigerant leakage, the refrigerant leakage sensor 60 outputs an electrical signal (hereinafter referred to as “refrigerant leakage signal”) indicating that refrigerant leakage has occurred to the connected indoor unit control unit 34.
- refrigerant leakage signal an electrical signal (hereinafter referred to as “refrigerant leakage signal”) indicating that refrigerant leakage has occurred to the connected indoor unit control unit 34.
- Controller 70 In the air conditioning system 100, the operation of the air conditioning system 100 is controlled by connecting the outdoor unit control unit 26, each indoor unit control unit 34, each remote controller 35, and the centralized management device 38 via a communication network.
- a controller 70 is configured. Details of the controller 70 will be described later in “(4) Details of the controller 70”.
- Cooling indoor unit 30 (hereinafter referred to as “cooling indoor unit 30”) installed in the target space SP in which the cooling operation is performed is activated, and the indoor expansion valve 32 is opened at an appropriate opening degree.
- the refrigerant flowing into the indoor heat exchanger 31 of the cooling indoor unit 30 exchanges heat with the air flow generated by the indoor fan 33 and evaporates.
- the refrigerant flowing out of the indoor heat exchanger 31 passes through the gas communication pipe GP, the first pipe P1, the four-way switching valve 22, and the second pipe P2, and is sucked into the compressor 21 and compressed.
- the refrigerant discharged from the compressor 21 passes through the third pipe P3, the four-way switching valve 22, and the fourth pipe P4 and flows into the outdoor heat exchanger 23.
- the refrigerant flowing into the outdoor heat exchanger 23 is condensed by exchanging heat with the air flow generated by the outdoor fan 25.
- the refrigerant that has flowed out of the outdoor heat exchanger 23 passes through the fifth pipe P5, the outdoor expansion valve 24, the sixth pipe P6, and the liquid communication pipe LP and flows into the indoor expansion valve 32 of the cooling indoor unit 30.
- the refrigerant flowing into the indoor expansion valve 32 is decompressed according to the opening degree of the indoor expansion valve 32.
- the refrigerant that has flowed out of the indoor expansion valve 32 flows into the indoor heat exchanger 31 again.
- the controller 70 performs control related to the heating operation, for example, when a heating operation start instruction is input to the remote controller 35, the four-way switching valve 22 is in the heating operation state (four in FIG. 2). The state is indicated by the broken line of the path switching valve 22), and the compressor 21 and the outdoor fan 25 are activated. Moreover, the outdoor expansion valve 24 is opened at an appropriate opening degree. Moreover, the indoor fan 33 of the indoor unit 30 (hereinafter referred to as “heating indoor unit 30”) installed in the target space SP in which the heating operation is performed is activated.
- the refrigerant flowing into the outdoor heat exchanger 23 evaporates by exchanging heat with the air flow generated by the outdoor fan 25.
- the refrigerant that has flowed out of the outdoor heat exchanger 23 passes through the fourth pipe P4, the four-way switching valve 22, and the second pipe P2, and is sucked into the compressor 21 and compressed.
- the refrigerant discharged from the compressor 21 passes through the third pipe P3, the four-way switching valve 22, the first pipe P1, and the gas communication pipe GP and flows into the indoor heat exchanger 31 of the heating indoor unit 30.
- the refrigerant flowing into the indoor heat exchanger 31 is condensed by exchanging heat with the air flow generated by the indoor fan 33.
- the refrigerant that has flowed out of the indoor heat exchanger 31 passes through the indoor expansion valve 32, the liquid communication pipe LP, and the sixth pipe P6 and flows into the outdoor expansion valve 24.
- the refrigerant flowing into the outdoor expansion valve 24 is decompressed according to the opening degree of the outdoor expansion valve 24.
- the refrigerant that has flowed out of the outdoor expansion valve 24 flows into the outdoor heat exchanger 23 again.
- RA performs heat exchange in the heat exchanger 42. Thereafter, the outdoor air OA subjected to heat exchange in the heat exchanger 42 is supplied to the target space SP as supply air SA through the air supply duct 402. Further, the indoor air RA that has exchanged heat in the heat exchanger 42 is exhausted to the outside as exhaust air EA through the exhaust duct 404.
- the refrigerant leakage sensor 60 detects the refrigerant leakage.
- the controller 70 receives a signal from the refrigerant leak sensor 60, detects that the refrigerant leak has occurred, and activates the ventilator 40 installed in the target space SP where the refrigerant leak sensor 60 has detected the refrigerant leak. Then, a forced ventilation operation start signal is transmitted to the corresponding adapter unit 50. Thereby, the air supply fan 43 and the exhaust fan 44 are activated. In such forced ventilation operation, the air supply fan 43 and the exhaust fan 44 continue to be driven, for example, in a state where the rotation speed (air volume) is maximum.
- the controller 70 controls the indoor expansion valve 32 of each indoor unit 30 to the minimum opening (fully closed state), stops the indoor fan 33, and stops the compressor 21 and the outdoor fan 25. Thereby, the circulation of the refrigerant is stopped in the refrigerant circuit RC, and further refrigerant leakage is suppressed.
- controller 70 provides remote control 35 with information indicating that refrigerant leakage has occurred and information for specifying the target space SP in which refrigerant leakage has occurred in order to notify the user that refrigerant leakage has occurred. To display.
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing the controller 70 and each part connected to the controller 70.
- the adapter unit 50 mainly includes an adapter unit storage unit 51, an adapter unit communication unit 52, an adapter unit input unit 53, an adapter unit control unit 54, and a state determination unit 55.
- the adapter unit storage unit 51 includes a ROM, a RAM, a flash memory, and the like.
- the adapter unit storage unit 51 includes volatile and nonvolatile storage areas for storing various types of information.
- the adapter unit storage unit 51 stores a program used for processing of each unit in the adapter unit 50.
- the adapter unit storage unit 51 also includes an operation command determination flag 51a for determining whether or not an operation start instruction is input from the user or the controller 70.
- the operation command determination flag 51a is set when an operation start instruction is input to the ventilator 40, and is canceled when the ventilator 40 is stopped.
- the adapter unit storage unit 51 includes an air volume determination flag 51b for determining the rotation speed (air volume) input from the user or the controller 70.
- the air volume determination flag 51b includes a predetermined number of bits so that the rotation speed (air volume) of each of the air supply fan 43 and the exhaust fan 44 can be determined stepwise.
- the adapter unit communication unit 52 receives the signals transmitted from the controller 70 and the fan drive control unit 45 and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the adapter unit storage unit 51.
- the adapter unit communication unit 52 receives the operation start signal or the forced ventilation operation start signal transmitted from the controller 70, the adapter unit communication unit 52 sets the operation command determination flag 51a.
- the adapter unit communication unit 52 when the adapter unit communication unit 52 receives the signal indicating the rotational speed transmitted from the controller 70 or the like, the adapter unit communication unit 52 sets the air volume determination flag 51b so as to correspond to the rotational speed.
- the adapter unit communication unit 52 receives the forced ventilation operation start signal transmitted from the controller 70, the air volume determination flag 51b so as to correspond to the maximum rotation speed (maximum air volume) of the air supply fan 43 and the exhaust fan 44. Set.
- the adapter unit communication unit 52 transmits a predetermined signal in response to a request from each other unit.
- the adapter unit communication unit 52 receives a request from the adapter unit control unit 54 and transmits a rotation speed control signal to the fan drive control unit 45.
- the adapter unit input unit 53 is a part that receives a command input by the user via an input key (not shown) or the like.
- the adapter unit input unit 53 sets the operation command determination flag 51a.
- the adapter unit input unit 53 receives a rotation speed (air volume) designation instruction input by the user, the adapter unit input unit 53 sets the air volume determination flag 51b so as to correspond to the specified rotation speed (air volume).
- Adapter unit controller 54 The adapter unit control unit 54 transmits a predetermined signal to the fan drive control unit 45 in order to adjust the start and stop of the supply fan 43 and the exhaust fan 44 and the air volume.
- the adapter unit control unit 54 refers to the air volume determination flag 51 b and transmits a rotation speed control signal to the fan drive control unit 45. As a result, the air supply fan 43 and the exhaust fan 44 are driven at the designated rotational speed (air volume).
- the adapter unit control unit 54 transmits an operation stop signal to the fan drive control unit 45. Thereby, the air supply fan 43 and the exhaust fan 44 are stopped.
- FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing flow of the state determination unit 55.
- the state determination unit 55 is a functional unit that determines whether or not the operation of the ventilation device 40 can be normally controlled.
- the state determination unit 55 has a timer function and can measure time.
- the state determination unit 55 determines the state every time a predetermined time t1 (10 sec) elapses with respect to the fan drive control unit 45 (see step S101 and step S102 in FIG. 5).
- the state determination unit 55 can normally communicate with the ventilator 40 and is in a state where the ventilator 40 operates mechanically normally (that is, the ventilator 40 operates normally). If it is determined, the status notification signal is generated and transmitted to the controller 70 by the adapter unit communication unit 52 (see steps S103 and S104 in FIG. 5). At this time, the state determination unit 55 generates a state notification signal including information on the detected rotation speed (air volume) of the air supply fan 43 and the exhaust fan 44.
- Controller 70 is electrically connected to each adapter unit 50 (the first adapter unit 50a and the second adapter unit 50b).
- the controller 70 is electrically connected to each refrigerant leak sensor 60 (the first refrigerant leak sensor 60a and the second refrigerant leak sensor 60b).
- the controller 70 is electrically connected to each actuator (compressor 21, four-way switching valve 22, outdoor expansion valve 24, outdoor fan 25, indoor expansion valve 32, indoor fan 33, etc.) of the air conditioner 10. ing.
- the controller 70 mainly includes a storage unit 71, a communication unit 72, an input control unit 73, a group setting unit 74, an actuator control unit 75, an operation permission unit 76, a forced ventilation control unit 77, and a display control unit. 78.
- the storage unit 71 includes a ROM, a RAM, a flash memory, and the like.
- the storage unit 71 includes a volatile or nonvolatile storage area for storing various types of information.
- the storage unit 71 stores a program used for processing of each unit in the controller 70.
- the storage unit 71 appropriately stores command information, which is information for specifying setting items such as operation start, operation stop, operation mode, set temperature, set air volume, and wind direction input by the user.
- the storage unit 71 stores a grouping table TB1 (described later) used for group control (described later).
- the storage unit 71 can normally communicate with the ventilator 40, and whether or not the ventilator 40 is in a state of mechanically operating normally (that is, the ventilator 40 can be normally controlled). State determination flags 71a and 71b for determining each ventilation device 40. The state determination flags 71a and 71b correspond one-to-one with any adapter unit 50 (that is, any ventilation device 40).
- the state determination flag 71a corresponds to the first adapter unit 50a (that is, the ventilation device 40a), can normally communicate with the ventilation device 40a, and the ventilation device 40a is mechanically normal. It is a flag for discriminating whether or not it is in a state of operating in a normal state.
- the state determination flag 71b corresponds to the second adapter unit 50b (that is, the ventilator 40b), can normally communicate with the ventilator 40b, and the ventilator 40b operates mechanically normally. It is a flag for determining whether or not it is in a state.
- the state determination flags 71a and 71b are set when the controller 70 receives a state notification signal, and are canceled when no new state notification signal is received for a predetermined time t2 or more after receiving the previous state notification signal. That is, when the controller 70 does not receive the state notification signal from the adapter unit 50, or when it does not receive a new state notification signal for a predetermined time t2 or more from the previous state notification signal, the controller 70 is between the adapter unit 50 and the ventilator 40. Or the communication between the controller 70 and the adapter unit 50 is not normally performed, or the ventilation device 40 is in a state in which the ventilator 40 is not mechanically operating normally, and the state determination flag is not set or To release.
- the predetermined time t2 is set to 3 min.
- the storage unit 71 includes refrigerant leakage determination flags Fa and Fb for individually determining the detection results of the respective refrigerant leakage sensors 60 (that is, the presence or absence of refrigerant leakage in each target space SP).
- the refrigerant leakage determination flags Fa and Fb correspond to one of the refrigerant leakage sensors 60 on a one-to-one basis.
- the refrigerant leakage determination flag Fa corresponds to the first refrigerant leakage sensor 60a.
- the refrigerant leakage determination flag Fb corresponds to the second refrigerant leakage sensor 60b.
- the refrigerant leakage determination flags Fa and Fb are set when a refrigerant leakage signal is received from the corresponding refrigerant leakage sensor 60 (that is, when refrigerant leakage occurs in the target space SP where the corresponding refrigerant leakage sensor 60 is installed). .
- an operation availability determination flag (G 1 and G 2) that identifies whether the operation of the indoor unit 30 is permitted by the operation permission unit 76 for each group described later is the number of groups (here, Two).
- the driving availability determination flag G1 corresponds to group 1 (described later), and the driving availability determination flag G2 corresponds to group 2 (described later).
- the driving enable / disable determination flag G1 is not set, the operation of the indoor units 30 (30a and 30b) belonging to the group 1 is prohibited.
- the driving enable / disable determination flag G1 is set, the operation of the indoor unit 30 is permitted. Shows the state.
- the driving enable / disable determination flag G2 is not set, the operation of the indoor units 30 (30c and 30d) belonging to the group 2 is prohibited.
- the driving enable / disable determination flag G2 is set, the operation of the indoor unit 30 is performed. Indicates a permitted state.
- the communication unit 72 receives signals transmitted from other units (the adapter unit 50, the remote controller 35, or an actuator, a sensor, or the like) and stores them in a predetermined storage area of the storage unit 71. Further, when the communication unit 72 receives the state notification signal from the fan drive control unit 45, the communication unit 72 sets a state determination flag (71a or 71b) corresponding to the adapter unit 50 of the transmission source. Further, when the communication unit 72 receives a refrigerant leakage signal from the refrigerant leakage sensor 60, the communication unit 72 sets a corresponding refrigerant leakage determination flag (Fa or Fb).
- the input control unit 73 receives a user command, executes a process corresponding to the command, and stores a processing result in a predetermined storage area of the storage unit 71.
- the input control unit 73 specifies command information for specifying the input instruction. Is stored in the storage unit 71.
- Group setting section 74 When grouping is set by the user, the group setting unit 74 creates a table based on the grouping setting (hereinafter referred to as “grouping table TB1”) and stores the table in the storage unit 71.
- grouping table TB1 a table based on the grouping setting
- the grouping setting is a process of registering the devices (specifically, the indoor unit 30, the ventilation device 40, and the refrigerant leakage sensor 60) included in the air conditioning system 100 as a group. Such grouping setting is performed to execute group control for comprehensively controlling the operation state for each group.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the grouping table TB1.
- a variable “unit number” that is unique identification information for each device, a variable “group number” that is information specifying a group to which the device belongs, and a variable “model code” that is information specifying the type of device. are individually defined.
- the unit number of the indoor unit 30a is defined as “1”.
- the indoor unit 30b is “2”
- the indoor unit 30c is “3”
- the indoor unit 30d is “4”
- the ventilation device 40a is “5”
- the ventilation device 40b is “ 6 ”
- the first refrigerant leak sensor 60a is defined as“ 7 ”
- the second refrigerant leak sensor 60b is defined as“ 8 ”.
- the indoor unit 30a has a group number value defined as “1”.
- the indoor unit 30b is “1”
- the indoor unit 30c is “2”
- the indoor unit 30d is “2”
- the ventilator 40a is “1”
- the ventilator 40b is “1”. 2 ”
- the first refrigerant leakage sensor 60a is defined as“ 1 ”
- the second refrigerant leakage sensor 60b is defined as“ 2 ”. That is, in the grouping table TB1 shown in FIG. 6, the indoor unit 30a, the indoor unit 30b, the ventilation device 40a, and the first refrigerant leakage sensor 60a installed in the target space SP1 belong to the same group (group 1). It is shown that. Further, it is shown that the indoor unit 30c, the indoor unit 30d, the ventilation device 40b, and the second refrigerant leakage sensor 60b installed in the target space SP2 belong to the same group (group 2).
- the value of the model code is defined as “1” indicating that it is an indoor unit.
- the value of the model code is defined as “2” indicating that the ventilator 40 is used.
- the value of the model code is defined as “3” indicating that the refrigerant leak sensor 60 is used.
- the input control unit 73 updates the grouping table TB1 as appropriate when a new grouping setting is made by the user. Thereby, in the air conditioning system 100, operation
- the indoor unit 30a is set as a group 1 parent device, and the indoor unit 30c is set as a group 2 parent device.
- Actuator controller 75 The actuator control unit 75 is configured according to the control program to each actuator (for example, the compressor 21, the four-way switching valve 22, the outdoor expansion valve 24, the outdoor fan 25, the indoor expansion valve 32, and the indoor fan 33) included in the air conditioner 10. Etc.) are controlled individually according to the situation.
- each actuator for example, the compressor 21, the four-way switching valve 22, the outdoor expansion valve 24, the outdoor fan 25, the indoor expansion valve 32, and the indoor fan 33 included in the air conditioner 10. Etc.
- the actuator control unit 75 controls the operation state of the devices included in the air conditioning system 100 for each group based on the grouping table TB1 stored in the storage unit 71. Execute group control to be controlled.
- the case where the group control is required is a case where an operation state switching command for each group is input by the user.
- the actuator controller 75 appropriately refers to the refrigerant leakage determination flags Fa and Fb, and when the refrigerant leakage determination flag Fa or Fb is set, drives the indoor fan 33 at the maximum number of revolutions and causes the air conditioner 10 to Control other included actuators to stop operation. Specifically, the actuator control unit 75 controls the indoor expansion valve 32 to the minimum opening (fully closed) and stops driving the compressor 21 and the outdoor fan 25.
- the reason why the indoor fan 33 is driven at the maximum number of revolutions when the refrigerant leaks in this way is to stir the refrigerant that has leaked in the target space SP and prevent the refrigerant concentration from increasing.
- the indoor expansion valve 32 is controlled to the minimum opening (fully closed) and the driving of the compressor 21 and the outdoor fan 25 is stopped by further stopping the circulation of the refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit RC. This is to suppress refrigerant leakage.
- the actuator controller 75 appropriately refers to the driving availability determination flags G1 and G2, and controls the indoor units 30 belonging to the corresponding group to the operation stopped state when the driving availability determination flag G1 or G2 is not set. .
- the indoor units 30a and 30b belonging to the group 1 are controlled to be stopped.
- the indoor units 30c and 30d belonging to the group 2 are controlled to be in a driving stop state.
- the “operation stop state” of the indoor unit 30 is a state in which the indoor expansion valve 32 is controlled to the minimum opening (fully closed) and the driving of the indoor fan 33 is stopped. Further, in order to “control the indoor unit 30 to the operation stop state”, when the indoor unit 30 is in the stop state, the operation is not started even if the operation start signal is input, or the indoor unit 30 is in the operation state. The case includes stopping the operation even when the operation stop signal is not input.
- the operation permission unit 76 is a functional unit that determines whether to permit the operation of the indoor unit 30 for each group.
- the operation permission unit 76 refers to the state determination flags 71a and 71b of the storage unit 71, determines whether to permit the operation of the indoor unit 30 based on the state of the state determination flags 71a and 71b, and according to the situation.
- the driving permission / prohibition determination flag G1 or G2 is set.
- the driving permission unit 76 when the state determination flag 71a is not set, the driving permission unit 76 does not set or cancels the driving propriety determination flag G1 to prohibit the operation of the indoor units 30a and 30b belonging to the group 1. In addition, when the state determination flag 71b is not set, the driving permission unit 76 does not set or cancels the driving propriety determination flag G2 to prohibit the operation of the indoor units 30c and 30d belonging to the group 2.
- the forced ventilation control unit 77 is a functional unit that forcibly drives the ventilation device 40 installed in the target space SP when refrigerant leakage occurs in the target space SP.
- the forced ventilation control unit 77 refers to the refrigerant leakage determination flags Fa and Fb as appropriate, and transmits a forced ventilation signal to the corresponding adapter unit 50 when the refrigerant leakage determination flag Fa or Fb is set.
- the refrigerant leakage determination flag Fa and the first adapter unit 50a are associated with each other.
- the forced ventilation control unit 77 A forced ventilation signal is transmitted to the first adapter unit 50a.
- the supply fan 43 and the exhaust fan 44 of the ventilation device 40a are driven at the maximum rotation speed (maximum air volume) (that is, forced ventilation operation is performed).
- the refrigerant leakage determination flag Fb and the second adapter unit 50b are associated with each other.
- the forced ventilation control unit 77 sets the second adapter unit 50b.
- a forced ventilation signal is transmitted to the unit 50b.
- Display control unit 78 The display control unit 78 generates display information to be displayed to the user according to the situation, and displays it on the corresponding device (remote control 35 or centralized management device 38).
- the display control unit 78 when the air conditioner 10 is in the operating state, the display control unit 78 generates display information for displaying the operation information (the set temperature, the set air volume, or the wind direction) of the indoor unit 30 that is driving. It is displayed on the corresponding remote controller 35.
- the operation information the set temperature, the set air volume, or the wind direction
- the display control unit 78 appropriately refers to the driving availability determination flags G1 and G2, and generates display information according to the states of the driving availability determination flags G1 and G2. For example, the display control unit 78 generates display information indicating that the operation of the indoor units 30 in the group 1 is prohibited when the driving propriety determination flag G1 is not set, and sends the display information to the remote control 35a and the centralized management device 38. Display. Further, the display control unit 78 generates display information indicating that the operation of the indoor units 30 in the group 2 is prohibited and displays the display information on the remote control 35b when the driving availability determination flag G2 is not set.
- the display control unit 78 refers to the state determination flags 71a and 71b as appropriate, and generates display information according to the states of the state determination flags 71a and 71b. For example, when the state determination flag 71a is not set, the display control unit 78 is in a state where the ventilation device 40a cannot be normally controlled in the group 1 (target space SP1) (that is, communication with the ventilation device 40a is normally performed). Display information indicating that the ventilation device 40a cannot be performed or the ventilation device 40a does not operate normally) and is displayed on the remote control 35a and the centralized management device 38.
- the display control unit 78 is in a state where the ventilation device 40b cannot be normally controlled in the group 2 (target space SP2) (that is, the communication with the ventilation device 40b is normally performed). Display information indicating that the ventilation device 40b cannot be operated or the ventilation device 40b does not operate normally and is displayed on the remote control 35b and the centralized management device 38.
- the display control unit 78 refers to the refrigerant leakage determination flags Fa and Fb as appropriate, and generates display information corresponding to the state of the refrigerant leakage determination flag Fa or Fb. For example, when the refrigerant leakage determination flag Fa is set, the display control unit 78 generates display information indicating that refrigerant leakage has occurred in the target space SP1 and causes the remote controller 35a and the centralized management device 38 to display the display information. In addition, when the refrigerant leakage determination flag Fb is set, the display control unit 78 generates display information indicating that refrigerant leakage has occurred in the target space SP2 and causes the remote controller 35b and the centralized management device 38 to display the display information.
- FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process flow of the controller 70.
- the controller 70 executes control in the following flow, for example. Note that the following processing flow is an example, and can be changed as appropriate.
- step S201 the controller 70 determines whether or not grouping settings have been input by the user.
- the determination is NO (that is, when the grouping setting is not input by the user)
- the process proceeds to step S203.
- the determination is YES (that is, when the grouping setting is input by the user)
- the process proceeds to step S202.
- step S202 the controller 70 generates (or updates) the grouping table TB1 based on the input user grouping settings. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S203.
- step S203 the controller 70 determines whether or not refrigerant leakage has occurred.
- the determination is NO (that is, when refrigerant leakage has occurred)
- the process proceeds to step S204.
- the determination is YES (that is, when there is no refrigerant leakage)
- the process proceeds to step S205.
- step S204 the controller 70 operates the indoor fan 33 of the indoor unit 30 in the target space SP where the refrigerant leakage has occurred at the maximum rotation speed (maximum air volume). Moreover, the controller 70 controls the other actuators of the air conditioner 10 to a stopped state. In addition, the controller 70 transmits a forced ventilation operation start signal to the corresponding adapter unit 50 to operate the ventilation device 40 installed in the target space SP where refrigerant leakage occurs at the maximum rotation speed (maximum air volume). . In addition, the controller 70 causes the remote controller 35 and the centralized management device 38 to display that a refrigerant leak has occurred. Then, the said state is continued until it cancels
- step S205 the controller 70 determines whether or not the status notification signal is normally received.
- the determination is NO (that is, when the state notification signal has never been received, or when a new state notification signal is not received for a predetermined time t2 or more after receiving the state notification signal)
- the process proceeds to step S206.
- the determination is YES (that is, when the state notification signal is normally received)
- the process proceeds to step S207.
- step S206 the controller 70 creates a room in the target space SP in which the adapter unit 50 to which the state notification signal is not normally transmitted is installed (that is, the target space SP in a state in which the ventilation device 40 cannot be normally controlled).
- the operation of the unit 30 is prohibited (that is, the operation is not started for the indoor unit 30 in the stopped state, and the operation is stopped for the indoor unit 30 in the operated state).
- the controller 70 collects information specifying the target space SP in a state where the ventilation device 40 cannot be normally controlled, and information indicating that the operation of the indoor unit 30 is prohibited in the target space SP and the remote controller 35 and the concentration. It is displayed on the management device 38. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S207.
- step S207 the controller 70 determines whether or not an operation command is input (that is, whether or not setting items such as an operation start instruction, an operation stop instruction, a set temperature specification, a set air volume specification, and a wind direction specification are input). judge.
- the determination is NO (that is, when an operation command is not input)
- the process returns to step S201.
- the determination is YES (that is, when an operation command is input)
- the process proceeds to step S208.
- step S208 the controller 70 determines whether or not the input operation command is an operation command related to the indoor unit 30 installed in the target space SP in a state where the ventilation device 40 cannot be normally controlled (that is, communication is normal). It is determined whether or not the operation command is related to the target space SP. When the determination is NO (that is, when the operation command is related to the target space SP in a state where the ventilation device 40 cannot be normally controlled), the process returns to step S201. On the other hand, if the determination is YES (that is, if the operation command is related to the target space SP in a state where the ventilation device 40 can be normally controlled), the process proceeds to step S209.
- step S209 the controller 70 executes processing corresponding to the input operation command. Thereafter, the process returns to step S201.
- FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram schematically illustrating an example of processing performed in the controller 70, the adapter unit 50 (50a or 50b), and the ventilation device 40 (40a or 40b).
- the adapter unit 50 performs state determination periodically (every predetermined time t1 elapses). As a result of the state determination, the adapter unit 50 transmits a state notification signal to the controller 70 when it is determined that the ventilation device 40 is in a normally controllable state. Upon receiving the state notification signal, the controller 70 recognizes that the target space SP in which the transmission source adapter unit 50 is installed is in a state in which the ventilator 40 can be normally controlled, and the indoor unit 30 in the target space SP. Is permitted (that is, a driving propriety determination flag corresponding to the group to which the indoor unit 30 belongs is set).
- a state in which no new state notification signal is received is a predetermined time t2 (here, 30 seconds).
- t2 a predetermined time
- the operation of the indoor unit 30 in the target space SP where the adapter unit 50 to which a new state notification signal has not been transmitted is installed is prohibited (that is, corresponding to the group to which the indoor unit 30 belongs). Do not set or cancel the driving enable / disable flag).
- the state notification signal is not transmitted to the controller 70 because the ventilator 40 is not in a normally controllable state (the ventilator 40 does not normally respond to the command of the adapter unit 50). The situation is shown.
- the controller 70 is the refrigerant that is the transmission source of the refrigerant leakage signal.
- the indoor fan 33 is driven at the maximum rotation speed.
- the drive of the other actuator of the air conditioner 10 is stopped, and the circulation of a refrigerant
- the controller 70 transmits a forced ventilation signal to the adapter unit 50.
- the adapter unit 50 that has received the forced ventilation signal transmits a rotation speed control signal (specifying the rotation speed to the maximum) to the ventilation device 40.
- the ventilation device 40 drives both the air supply fan 43 and the exhaust fan 44 at the maximum rotation speed (maximum air volume), and ventilation is performed in the target space SP in which refrigerant leakage occurs.
- the controller 70 displays the information on the remote controller 35 and the centralized management device 38 to notify the user that refrigerant leakage has occurred. Such a state continues until it is canceled by the user or service person.
- the adapter unit 50 periodically transmits to the controller 70 a state notification signal indicating that the ventilation device 40 is in a state where it can be normally controlled. That is, the adapter unit 50 periodically transmits a state notification signal to the controller 70 in a state where the operation of the ventilation device 40 can be controlled. Further, when the controller 70 does not receive the state notification signal, the target space SP in which the adapter unit 50 that has not normally transmitted the state notification signal is installed (that is, the target that cannot normally control the operation of the ventilation device 40). In the space SP), the operation of the indoor unit 30 (air conditioner 10) is prohibited (that is, the operation is controlled not to start or stop). That is, the controller 70 includes the ventilation fans 43 and 44 for ventilation, and when the signal from the ventilation device 40 that ventilates the target space SP is not input (here, the controller 70 does not receive the state notification signal). The operation of the air conditioner 10 is not started.
- the ventilator 40 when the ventilator 40 is not properly installed in the target space SP, when communication with the ventilator 40 is not normally performed, or when the ventilator 40 does not operate mechanically normally.
- the status notification signal is not transmitted to the controller 70. That is, by establishing a state in which a signal from the ventilator 40 is input to the controller 70, the electrical communication system is reliably connected between the air conditioner 10 and the ventilator 40 at the installation site. Yes.
- the air conditioner 10 is operated only when the operation of the ventilator 40 can be controlled regardless of whether or not the ventilator 40 is installed independently of the air conditioner 10 in the target space SP. It is like that. That is, the air conditioner 10 is not operated in a situation where it is not assumed that ventilation is performed reliably when refrigerant leakage occurs. Therefore, the air conditioner 10 can be operated in a state where measures such as the ventilation device 40 being operated when the refrigerant leaks are reliably established, and the security against the refrigerant leakage is reliably ensured.
- the refrigerant sealed in the refrigerant circuit RC has slight flammability, flammability, or toxicity, measures such as operating the ventilation device 40 when the refrigerant leaks into the target space SP must be taken. If the concentration exceeds the flammable concentration or toxicity limit concentration, there is a risk of ignition or poisoning.
- the air conditioner 10 when the indoor multi-type air conditioner 10 is installed, the air conditioner 10 is limited to a state in which ventilation is performed by the operation of the ventilator 40 when the refrigerant leaks at the installation site. Therefore, the occurrence of ignition accidents and poisoning accidents due to refrigerant leakage can be reliably suppressed.
- the adapter unit 50 is separate from the ventilation device 40 including the air supply fan 43, the exhaust fan 44, the drive unit (the air supply fan motor 43 a and the exhaust fan motor 44 a), and the main body frame 41. It is configured as. As described above, the adapter unit 50 is configured as a separate body from the ventilating device 40, so that the adapter unit 50 can be applied by newly adding the adapter unit 50 even in an air conditioning system after construction. As a result, versatility is improved, and security can be reliably ensured even in an air conditioning system after construction.
- the ventilation device 40 includes a fan drive control unit 45 that supplies drive voltages for the air supply fan 43 and the exhaust fan 44, and a connection terminal 451 that is electrically connected to the adapter unit 50.
- the fan drive control unit 45 supplies a drive voltage based on a control signal (rotational speed control signal) input via the connection terminal 451.
- the adapter unit 50 can be additionally installed easily.
- the controller 70 transmits a signal (for example, forced ventilation operation start signal) to the adapter unit 50, and the adapter unit 50 controls the operation of the ventilation device 40 based on the received signal.
- a signal for example, forced ventilation operation start signal
- movement of the ventilator 40 can be controlled remotely using the transmission path of the existing air conditioning apparatus 10, and it can secure safety
- the controller 70 controls (group control) the operation of the ventilator 40 by interlocking with the operation of the indoor unit 30 associated with the ventilator 40 by transmitting a signal. Thereby, according to a condition, it becomes possible to drive the ventilation apparatus 40 in response to operation
- the controller 70 distributes the plurality of indoor units 30 and the plurality of ventilation devices 40 into groups based on the target space SP in which each device is installed, and the indoor units 30 and the ventilation devices 40 are collectively grouped for each group. It is configured to be able to control (group control). Thereby, it is possible to control the indoor unit 30 and the ventilation device 40 in an integrated manner, and convenience is improved.
- the security is surely ensured.
- the controller 70 and the adapter unit 50 are electrically connected by the communication line CB1 or CB2 (that is, the communication line connecting the indoor unit 30 and the remote controller 35), so that the transmission path of the state notification signal (That is, network NW) is configured.
- the communication network is constructed using the communication line of the existing air conditioner 10 in the target space SP, and the cost related to the construction of the communication network is suppressed.
- the number of indoor units 30 installed in the target space SP may be one, or may be three or more.
- the number of ventilation devices 40 installed in the target space SP may be two or more.
- the adapter unit 50 may be installed as appropriate according to the number of ventilation devices 40.
- the ventilation device 40 has two ventilation fans (the supply fan 43 and the exhaust fan 44).
- the ventilator 40 does not necessarily have two ventilation fans. That is, the ventilation device 40 may have only one ventilation fan. In such a case, one of the air flow paths (the supply flow path 41a and the exhaust flow path 41b) in the main body frame 41 may be omitted.
- the ventilation device 40 includes the heat exchanger 42, the heat exchanger 42 is not necessarily required and can be omitted as appropriate.
- the sirocco fan is adopted as the ventilation fan
- other fans such as a propeller fan may be adopted as the ventilation fan.
- the ventilation device 40 is not necessarily installed in the ceiling space of the target space SP, and the installation mode is not particularly limited as long as the target space SP can be ventilated.
- the ventilator 40 may be installed behind the wall or under the floor of the target space SP.
- the ventilation device 40 may be installed in a machine room or the like that communicates with the target space SP through a duct or the like.
- the ventilator 40 had the fan drive control part 45 containing an inverter.
- the fan drive control unit 45 does not necessarily include an inverter. That is, a device that cannot adjust the rotation speed of the ventilation fan may be employed as the ventilation device 40. In such a case, the rotation speed control signal is a signal for switching on and off of the ventilation device 40.
- the air conditioning system 100 of the above embodiment may be configured as an air conditioning system 200 shown in FIG.
- the air conditioning system 200 will be described.
- description is abbreviate
- a ventilator 80 (80a and 80b) is arranged instead of the ventilator 40 (40a and 40b), and an adapter unit 90 (90a and 90b) is arranged instead of the adapter unit 50 (50a and 50b). ing.
- the ventilation device 80 has one ventilation fan 81 and a ventilation fan motor 81a corresponding to the drive unit of the ventilation fan 81.
- the ventilation fan 81 has a drive circuit 82 (fan drive control unit) for the ventilation fan motor 81a.
- the adapter unit 90 is disposed between the commercial power source 5 and the ventilator 80 and is connected in series with the commercial power source 5 and the ventilator 80. That is, the adapter unit 90 is disposed on a power supply line that connects the commercial power supply 5 and the ventilation device 80.
- the adapter unit 90 has a switching unit 91 that cuts off the power supplied from the commercial power source 5 to the ventilation fan motor 81a.
- the switching unit 91 is a semiconductor switch such as a transistor, an electromagnetic relay, or the like.
- the adapter unit 90 includes a switching control unit 92 that supplies a driving voltage to the switching unit 91 to switch between opening and closing of the switching unit 91.
- the state of the switching unit 91 is switched in the adapter unit 90, thereby switching between conduction and interruption of the power supply line to the ventilation device 80 and switching of the ventilation fan 81.
- the adapter unit 90 controls the switching unit 91 to be closed when a command for starting the ventilation operation is input from the user or the controller 70 or when a forced ventilation operation start signal is received from the controller 70.
- the ventilation fan 81 is driven.
- the present invention can also be applied to a ventilator 80 that does not have a connection terminal 451 such as the ventilator 40.
- the adapter unit 90 as a ventilation control unit is not limited to the type of the ventilator. Can be easily added. Therefore, versatility is further improved.
- the switching unit 91 of the adapter unit 90 is disposed between the commercial power supply 5 and the drive circuit 82.
- the drive circuit 82 and the ventilation fan motor are interposed between the drive circuit 82 and the ventilation fan motor 81a. It may be arranged in series with 81a.
- the air conditioning system 100 of the above embodiment may be configured as an air conditioning system 300 shown in FIG.
- the indoor unit control unit 34 (controller 70) and the adapter unit 50 are not connected by a communication line, and signals are transmitted and received by so-called wireless communication using radio waves or infrared rays. Other portions are substantially the same as those of the air conditioning system 100.
- the predetermined time t1 is set to 1 min, and the predetermined time t2 is set to 3 min.
- the predetermined times t1 and t2 are not necessarily limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate.
- the predetermined time t1 may be set to 30 sec or may be set to 10 min.
- the predetermined time t2 may be set to 1.5 min or 30 min.
- an independent remote controller that switches the start and stop of the ventilation device 40 and the rotation speed is not installed, but such a remote controller may be installed separately. Further, the adapter unit 50 may be provided with such functions related to the remote control.
- one refrigerant leakage sensor 60 is installed in the target space SP.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more refrigerant leakage sensors 60 may be arranged in the target space SP.
- the arrangement mode of the refrigerant leakage sensor 60 is not particularly limited as long as it is arranged at a position where refrigerant leakage can be detected in the target space SP.
- the refrigerant leak sensor 60 may be disposed in the indoor unit 30, may be disposed in the remote controller 35, may be disposed in the ventilation device 40, or may be disposed in the adapter unit 50.
- the adapter unit 50 is arranged independently in the target space SP.
- the arrangement mode is not particularly limited.
- the adapter unit 50 may be disposed in the outdoor unit 20, may be disposed in the indoor unit 30, may be disposed in the remote controller 35, or may be disposed in the centralized management device 38.
- the adapter unit 50 may be independently arranged in a remote place away from the target space SP.
- the adapter unit 50 may be connected to the ventilation device 40 and the controller 70 via a network such as a LAN or a WAN.
- each group includes two indoor units 30, one ventilator 40, and one refrigerant leak sensor 60. And was included.
- the number of groups configured in the grouping table TB1 is not particularly limited, and may be one or three or more.
- the numbers of indoor units 30, ventilation devices 40, and refrigerant leakage sensors 60 included in the group are not particularly limited, and can be changed as appropriate.
- the adapter unit 50 determines whether the operation of the ventilator 40 with respect to the drive command or the rotation speed control signal is normal in the state determination (that is, receives the drive command when in the stopped state and is normal). Whether or not the ventilator 40 can be controlled normally depending on whether or not it is driven, or whether or not the rotation speed of the air supply fan 43 or the exhaust fan 44 matches the latest rotation speed control signal transmitted). I was judging.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and the adapter unit 50 periodically transmits a transmission signal to the ventilation device 40 as a process related to the state determination, and when there is a response of the ventilation device 40 to the transmission signal, Communication with the ventilator 40 is not normally possible when it is determined that the communication of the ventilator 40 is normally possible and there is no response of the ventilator 40 to the transmission signal even if the transmission signal is transmitted a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) You may comprise so that it may determine with being in the state (that is, the ventilation apparatus 40 cannot be controlled normally).
- a predetermined number of times for example, three times
- a sensor such as a temperature sensor (not shown) is arranged in the ventilator 40
- communication with the ventilator 40 is normally performed when the adapter unit 50 can normally receive the detection result of the sensor. It may be configured that it is determined that it is possible to determine that communication with the ventilator 40 is not normally possible (that is, the ventilator 40 cannot be normally controlled) when reception is not possible normally.
- the controller 70 includes the group setting unit 74 and is configured to perform group control on the devices (such as the indoor unit 30 and the ventilation device 40) included in the air conditioning system 100.
- group control is not always necessary, and the group setting unit 74 can be omitted.
- the air conditioning system 100 of the above embodiment may be configured like an air conditioning system 500 shown in FIG.
- the air conditioning system 500 will be described.
- description is abbreviate
- FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a refrigerant circuit RC and a transmission path configured in the air conditioning system 500.
- adapter units 95 are arranged instead of the adapter units 50 (50a and 50b).
- the indoor unit controller 34 controller 70
- the adapter unit 95 are not connected by a communication line, and so-called wireless communication using radio waves or infrared rays is performed.
- the adapter unit 95 transmits a signal (status notification signal) to the indoor unit controller 34 (controller 70), and the indoor unit controller 34 (controller 70) only receives the signal transmitted by the adapter unit 95. Thus, no signal is transmitted to the adapter unit 95. That is, in the air conditioning system 500, communication between the indoor unit control unit 34 (controller 70) and the adapter unit 95 is unidirectional rather than bidirectional as in the air conditioning system 100.
- the refrigerant leakage sensor 60 is not connected to the indoor unit control unit 34 (controller 70), but is electrically connected to the adapter unit 95.
- the adapter unit 95 periodically transmits a state notification signal in a state in which the ventilator 40 can be normally controlled.
- the controller 70 does not receive the state notification signal, the controller 70 normalizes the state notification signal.
- the operation of the indoor unit 30 (air conditioner 10) is prohibited (that is, the operation is not performed) in the target space SP in which the adapter unit 95 that has not been transmitted to (that is, the target space SP in which the operation of the ventilation device 40 cannot be normally controlled) is installed. Do not start or stop operation).
- the air conditioner 10 is operated only when the operation of the ventilator 40 can be controlled regardless of whether or not the ventilator 40 is installed independently of the air conditioner 10 in the target space SP. . That is, the air conditioner 10 is not operated in a situation where it is not assumed that ventilation is performed reliably when refrigerant leakage occurs. Therefore, the security against refrigerant leakage is reliably ensured.
- the adapter unit 95 In the air conditioning system 500, functional units corresponding to the forced ventilation control unit 77 and the refrigerant leakage determination flags (Fa and Fb) of the controller 70 are provided in the adapter unit 95, and the adapter unit 95 has a refrigerant leakage in the target space SP. Performs control related to forced ventilation when a problem occurs.
- the air conditioning system 500 when the refrigerant leakage sensor 60 detects refrigerant leakage, the refrigerant leakage sensor 60 transmits a refrigerant leakage signal not to the controller 70 but to the connected adapter unit 95.
- the adapter unit 95 receives the refrigerant leakage signal, the adapter unit 95 drives the corresponding ventilation device 40 at the maximum number of rotations (maximum air volume).
- the air conditioning system 500 also performs forced ventilation operation when refrigerant leakage occurs in the target space SP.
- the indoor unit controller 34 (controller 70) and the adapter unit 95 may be connected by a communication line so that wired communication is performed instead of wireless communication.
- the adapter unit 50 was comprised so that communication with the controller 70 was possible by connecting with the indoor unit control part 34 by communication line CB1 or CB2.
- the adapter unit 50 communicates with the controller 70 by being connected to other elements of the controller 70 (such as the remote controller 35, the outdoor unit control unit 26, or the centralized management device 38) via a wired or wireless network. It may be configured.
- the refrigerant leakage sensor 60 it is necessary to consider the state of the refrigerant leakage sensor 60 as to whether to start or prohibit the operation of the indoor unit 30 (air conditioner 10). This is because, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, it is assumed that the refrigerant leakage sensor 60 normally detects the presence or absence of refrigerant leakage during the operation of the air conditioner 10 including the forced ventilation operation of the ventilation device 40. Because.
- the signal from the refrigerant leakage sensor 60 is input to the controller 70 in step S210. It is determined whether or not a state is established. As this determination, whether or not a disconnection has occurred between the refrigerant leakage sensor 60 and the controller 70 may be used, and the refrigerant leakage sensor 60 has a communication function similar to that of the ventilation device 40 side.
- the controller 70 may use whether or not the controller 70 has received a state notification signal indicating that the refrigerant leakage sensor 60 is operating normally.
- Step S211 operation of indoor unit 30 (air conditioner 10) is started, and when that is not right, The operation of the indoor unit 30 (air conditioner 10) is prohibited. Thereafter, the processing of steps S203 to S209 including determination of the presence / absence of the state notification signal of the ventilation device 40 is performed.
- the present invention is applicable to an air conditioning system including an air conditioner that cools or heats a target space by circulating a refrigerant in a refrigerant circuit during operation.
- Air conditioner 20 Outdoor unit 26: Outdoor unit control unit 30 (30a-30d): Indoor unit 34: Indoor unit control unit 35 (35a, 35b): Remote control 38: Centralized management device 40 (40a, 40b), 80: Ventilator 41: Body frame (frame) 41a: Supply air flow path 41b: Exhaust flow path 42: Heat exchanger 43: Supply air fan (ventilation fan) 43a: Air supply fan motor 44: Exhaust fan (ventilation fan) 44a: Exhaust fan motor 45: Ventilation fan control unit (drive unit, drive voltage supply unit) 50, 90: Adapter unit (ventilation control unit) 50a: first adapter unit 50b: second adapter unit 51: adapter unit storage unit 51a: operation command determination flag 51b: air volume determination flag 52: adapter unit communication unit 53: adapter unit input unit 54: adapter unit control unit 55: state Determination unit 60: refrigerant leakage sensor 60a: first refrigerant leakage sensor 60b: second refrigerant leakage sensor
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図1は、本発明の一実施形態に係る空調システム100の概略構成図である。図2は、空調システム100において構成される冷媒回路RC及び伝送路を示した模式図である。
空調装置10は、冷媒回路RCを含み、冷媒回路RCにおいて冷媒を循環させて蒸気圧縮方式の冷凍サイクルを行うことにより、各対象空間SP(SP1及びSP2)の冷房又は暖房を行う。
室外ユニット20は、室外に設置される。室外ユニット20は、主として、複数の冷媒配管(第1配管P1~第6配管P6)と、圧縮機21と、四路切換弁22と、室外熱交換器23と、室外膨張弁24と、室外ファン25と、室外ユニット制御部26と、を有している。
室内ユニット30は、例えば、いわゆる天井埋込み型、天井吊下げ型又は壁掛け型の室内機である。室内ユニット30は、室外ユニット20とともに冷媒回路RCを構成している。室内ユニット30は、主として、室内熱交換器31と、室内膨張弁32と、室内ファン33と、室内ユニット制御部34と、を有している。
リモコン35は、空調装置10へのコマンドを入力するための入力キー(図示省略)と、運転状態を表示するディスプレイ(図示省略)を有するユーザインターフェースである。リモコン35は、同一の対象空間SPに配置される室内ユニット30の室内ユニット制御部34とネットワークNWを介して相互に信号の送受信を行う。
集中管理機器38は、空調装置10及び複数の換気装置40を含む空調システム100の動作を統括的に制御するコンピュータである。集中管理機器38は、CPUと、ROM、RAMやフラッシュメモリ等のメモリと、を含んでいる。また、集中管理機器38は、ユーザがコマンドを入力する入力部と、ユーザに情報を表示する表示部と、を含んでいる。
図3は、換気装置40の概略構成図である。換気装置40は、対象空間SPの換気を行う。換気装置40は、対象空間SP(より詳細には対象空間SPの天井裏空間)において、空調装置10とは独立して設置されている。換気装置40は、商用電源5から電源を供給されている。
アダプタユニット50は、ファン駆動制御部45に制御信号を送信することで、対応する換気装置40(給気ファン43及び排気ファン44)の動作を制御するユニットである。空調システム100は、複数(ここでは2個)のアダプタユニット50(第1アダプタユニット50a及び第2アダプタユニット50b)を有している。具体的に、第1アダプタユニット50aは、対象空間SP1に配置され換気装置40aに対応している。第2アダプタユニット50bは、対象空間SP2に配置され換気装置40bに対応している。
冷媒漏洩センサ60は、対象空間SPにおける冷媒漏洩を検知するためのセンサである。本実施形態では、冷媒漏洩センサ60は、公知の汎用品が用いられる。
空調システム100では、室外ユニット制御部26と、各室内ユニット制御部34と、各リモコン35と、集中管理機器38と、が通信ネットワークを介して接続されることで、空調システム100の動作を制御するコントローラ70が構成されている。コントローラ70の詳細については、後述の「(4)コントローラ70の詳細」において説明する。
(2-1)冷房運転
リモコン35に冷房運転開始指示が入力される等して、コントローラ70によって冷房運転に係る制御が実行されると、四路切換弁22が冷房運転状態(図2の四路切換弁22の実線で示された状態)に切り換えられて、圧縮機21及び室外ファン25が起動する。また、冷房運転を行う対象空間SPに設置された室内ユニット30(以下、「冷房室内ユニット30」と記載)の室内ファン33が起動するとともに室内膨張弁32が適切な開度で開けられる。
リモコン35に暖房運転開始指示が入力される等して、コントローラ70によって暖房運転に係る制御が実行されると、四路切換弁22が暖房運転状態(図2の四路切換弁22の破線で示された状態)に切り換えられて、圧縮機21及び室外ファン25が起動する。また、室外膨張弁24が適切な開度で開けられる。また、暖房運転を行う対象空間SPに設置された室内ユニット30(以下、「暖房室内ユニット30」と記載)の室内ファン33が起動する。
換気装置40に換気運転の開始指示がなされると、給気ファン43及び排気ファン44が起動する。なお、換気運転の指示には、アダプタユニット50からの要求による場合と、コントローラ70からの要求による場合と、がある。
空調システム100では、対象空間SPにおいて冷媒が漏洩した場合に、漏洩した冷媒を室外へ排出すべく強制換気運転が行われる。
図4は、コントローラ70と、コントローラ70に接続される各部を模式的に示すブロック図である。
アダプタユニット記憶部51は、ROM、RAM、及びフラッシュメモリ等で構成されている。アダプタユニット記憶部51は、各種情報を記憶するための揮発性及び不揮発性の記憶領域を含んでいる。アダプタユニット記憶部51には、アダプタユニット50における各部の処理に用いられるプログラムが格納されている。
アダプタユニット通信部52は、コントローラ70及びファン駆動制御部45から送信された信号を受信して、アダプタユニット記憶部51の所定の記憶領域に格納する。
アダプタユニット入力部53は、入力キー(図示省略)等を介してユーザが入力したコマンドを受け付ける部分である。アダプタユニット入力部53は、ユーザが入力した運転開始指示を受け付けると、運転コマンド判別フラグ51aを立てる。また、アダプタユニット入力部53は、ユーザが入力した回転数(風量)指定指示を受け付けると、指定された回転数(風量)に対応するように風量判別フラグ51bを設定する。
アダプタユニット制御部54は、給気ファン43及び排気ファン44の発停及び風量を調整すべく、ファン駆動制御部45へ所定の信号を送信する。
図5は、状態判定部55の処理の流れの一例を示したフローチャートである。
図4に示すように、コントローラ70は、各アダプタユニット50(第1アダプタユニット50a及び第2アダプタユニット50b)と、電気的に接続されている。また、コントローラ70は、各冷媒漏洩センサ60(第1冷媒漏洩センサ60a及び第2冷媒漏洩センサ60b)と電気的に接続されている。また、コントローラ70は、空調装置10の各アクチュエータ(圧縮機21、四路切換弁22、室外膨張弁24、室外ファン25、室内膨張弁32、及び室内ファン33等)と、電気的に接続されている。
記憶部71は、ROM、RAM、及びフラッシュメモリ等で構成されている。記憶部71は、各種情報を記憶するための揮発性又は不揮発性の記憶領域を含んでいる。記憶部71には、コントローラ70における各部の処理に用いられるプログラムが格納されている。
通信部72は、他の各部(アダプタユニット50、リモコン35、又はアクチュエータやセンサ等)から送信された信号を受信して、記憶部71の所定の記憶領域に格納する。また、通信部72は、ファン駆動制御部45から状態報知信号を受信すると、送信元のアダプタユニット50に対応する状態判別フラグ(71a又は71b)を立てる。また、通信部72は、冷媒漏洩センサ60から冷媒漏洩信号を受信した場合、対応する冷媒漏洩判別フラグ(Fa又はFb)を立てる。
入力制御部73は、ユーザのコマンドを受け付けて、コマンドに対応する処理を実行し、処理結果を記憶部71の所定の記憶領域に格納する。
また、グループ設定部74は、ユーザによって、グルーピング設定が行われたときは、当該グルーピング設定に基づいたテーブル(以下、「グルーピングテーブルTB1」と記載)を作成して記憶部71に格納する。
アクチュエータ制御部75は、制御プログラムに沿って、空調装置10に含まれる各アクチュエータ(例えば圧縮機21、四路切換弁22、室外膨張弁24、室外ファン25、室内膨張弁32、及び室内ファン33等)の動作を、状況に応じて個別に制御する。
運転許可部76は、グループ毎に室内ユニット30の運転を許可するか否かを決定する機能部である。運転許可部76は、記憶部71の状態判別フラグ71a及び71bを参照し、状態判別フラグ71a及び71bの状態に基づいて室内ユニット30の運転を許可するか否かを決定し、状況に応じて運転可否判別フラグG1又はG2を立てる。
強制換気制御部77は、対象空間SPにおいて冷媒漏洩が生じた際に、当該対象空間SPに設置されている換気装置40を強制的に駆動させる機能部である。
表示制御部78は、状況に応じて、ユーザに対して表示する表示情報を生成して、対応する機器(リモコン35又は集中管理機器38)において表示させる。
図7は、コントローラ70の処理の流れの一例を示したフローチャートである。
図8は、コントローラ70、アダプタユニット50(50a又は50b)、及び換気装置40(40a又は40b)において行われる処理の一例を模式的に示したシーケンス図である。
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空調システム100では、アダプタユニット50は、換気装置40を正常に制御可能な状態にあることを示す状態報知信号を、コントローラ70へ定期的に送信している。すなわち、アダプタユニット50は、換気装置40の動作を制御可能な状態において定期的にコントローラ70へ状態報知信号を送信している。また、コントローラ70は、状態報知信号を受信しない場合には、状態報知信号を正常に送信されていないアダプタユニット50が設置された対象空間SP(すなわち、換気装置40の動作を正常に制御できない対象空間SP)において室内ユニット30(空調装置10)の運転を禁止している(すなわち運転を開始させない又は運転を停止させるように制御している)。すなわち、コントローラ70は、換気用の換気ファン43、44を含み対象空間SPの換気を行う換気装置40からの信号が入力されない場合(ここでは、コントローラ70が状態報知信号を受信しない場合)には、空調装置10の運転を開始させないようにしているのである。
空調システム100では、アダプタユニット50は、給気ファン43、排気ファン44、駆動部(給気ファンモータ43a及び排気ファンモータ44a)、及び本体フレーム41を含む換気装置40とは、とは別体として構成されている。このようにアダプタユニット50が換気装置40とは別体として構成されていることにより、施工後の空調システムにおいても、アダプタユニット50を新たに付加することで、適用できるように構成されている。その結果、汎用性が向上しており、施工後の空調システムにおいても保安性を確実に担保できるようになっている。
空調システム100では、換気装置40は、給気ファン43及び排気ファン44の駆動電圧を供給するファン駆動制御部45と、アダプタユニット50と電気的に接続される接続端子451と、を有し、ファン駆動制御部45は接続端子451を介して入力された制御信号(回転数制御信号)に基づいて駆動電圧を供給する。これにより、施工後の空調システムにおいて、容易に、アダプタユニット50を追加的に設置できるようになっている。
空調システム100では、コントローラ70はアダプタユニット50へ信号(例えば強制換気運転開始信号など)を送信し、アダプタユニット50は受信した信号に基づき換気装置40の動作を制御している。このように構成したことにより、既存の空調装置10の伝送路を用いて遠隔的に換気装置40の動作を制御できるようになっており、コストを抑制しつつ保安性を確保できるようになっている。
空調システム100では、コントローラ70は、信号を送信することで、換気装置40の動作を、換気装置40に関連づけられた室内ユニット30の動作と連動するように制御(グループ制御)している。これにより、状況に応じて、換気装置40を、空調装置10の動作に連動して運転させることが可能となっており、利便性が向上している。
空調システム100では、コントローラ70が、複数の室内ユニット30及び複数の換気装置40を、各機器が設置される対象空間SPに基づき、グループに振り分け、グループ毎に室内ユニット30及び換気装置40を一括制御(グループ制御)できるように構成されている。これにより、室内ユニット30と換気装置40とを統括的に制御することが可能となっており、利便性が向上している。
空調システム100では、コントローラ70とアダプタユニット50とが、通信線CB1又はCB2(すなわち、室内ユニット30とリモコン35とを結ぶ通信線)により電気的に接続されることで、状態報知信号の伝送路(すなわち、ネットワークNW)が構成されている。このように、対象空間SPにおいて既存の空調装置10の通信線を用いて通信ネットワークが構築されており、通信ネットワークの構築に係るコストが抑制されている。
上記実施形態は、以下の変形例に示すように適宜変形が可能である。なお、各変形例は、矛盾が生じない範囲で他の変形例と組み合わせて適用されてもよい。
上記実施形態では、対象空間SPが2つ(SP1及びSP2)の場合について説明した。しかし、対象空間SPは3つ以上あってもよく、1つであってもよい。
上記実施形態では、換気装置40は、2つの換気ファン(給気ファン43及び排気ファン44)を有していた。しかし、換気装置40は、必ずしも2つの換気ファンを有している必要はない。すなわち、換気装置40は、1つの換気ファンのみを有するものであってもよい。係る場合、本体フレーム41内の空気流路(給気流路41a及び排気流路41b)については、一方を省略すればよい。
上記実施形態では、換気装置40は、インバータを含むファン駆動制御部45を有していた。しかし、換気装置40において、ファン駆動制御部45は、インバータを必ずしも含む必要はない。すなわち、換気ファンの回転数を調整不可のものが、換気装置40として採用されてもよい。係る場合、回転数制御信号は、換気装置40の発停を切り換える信号となる。
上記実施形態の空調システム100は、図9に示す空調システム200のように構成してもよい。以下、空調システム200について説明する。なお、空調システム100と共通する部分については説明を省略する。
上記実施形態の空調システム100は、図10に示す空調システム300のように構成してもよい。
上記実施形態では、所定時間t1は1minに設定され、所定時間t2は3minに設定されていた。しかし、所定時間t1及びt2は必ずしもこれに限定されず、適宜変更が可能である。例えば、所定時間t1は、30secに設定されてもよいし10minに設定されてもよい。また、所定時間t2は、1.5minに設定されてもよいし30minに設定されてもよい。
上記実施形態では、換気装置40の発停や回転数を切り換える独立したリモコンは設置されていなかったが、係るリモコンを別に設置してもよい。また、このようなリモコンに関する機能をアダプタユニット50に設けてもよい。
上記実施形態では、対象空間SPにおいて1つの冷媒漏洩センサ60が設置されていた。しかし、これに限定されず、対象空間SPに2つ以上の冷媒漏洩センサ60を配置してもよい。
上記実施形態では、アダプタユニット50は、対象空間SPに独立して配置された。しかし、アダプタユニット50は、換気装置40及びコントローラ70と通信可能である限り、配置態様については特に限定されない。例えば、アダプタユニット50は、室外ユニット20内に配置されてもよく、室内ユニット30内に配置されてもよく、リモコン35内に配置されてもよく集中管理機器38内に配置されてもよく、また換気装置40内に配置されてもよい。
上記実施形態では、グルーピングテーブルTB1において、2つのグループ(グループ1及びグループ2)が構成され、各グループに、2台の室内ユニット30と、1台の換気装置40と、1つの冷媒漏洩センサ60と、が含まれていた。しかし、グルーピングテーブルTB1において構成されるグループの数は特に限定されず、1つであってもよいし、3つ以上であってもよい。また、グループに含まれる室内ユニット30、換気装置40、冷媒漏洩センサ60の数は、特に限定されず、適宜変更が可能である。
上記実施形態では、空調装置10及び換気装置40が既に設置されている対象空間SPにおいて、アダプタユニット50を追加的に設置することで、空調システム100が構成される場合について説明した。しかし、これに限定されず、対象空間SPに空調装置10及び換気装置40を新規に設置する際に、アダプタユニット50も併せて設置して、空調システム100を構成してもよいことはもちろんである。
上記実施形態では、アダプタユニット50は、状態判定において、駆動指令又は回転数制御信号に対する換気装置40の動作が正常であるか否か(すなわち、停止状態にある場合に駆動指令を受けて正常に駆動するか否か、或いは給気ファン43又は排気ファン44の回転数が送信した直近の回転数制御信号と合致するか否か)によって、換気装置40を正常に制御可能であるか否かを判定していた。
上記実施形態では、コントローラ70は、グループ設定部74を含み、空調システム100に含まれる機器(室内ユニット30及び換気装置40等)に関し、グループ制御を行えるように構成されていた。しかし、空調システム100においては、グループ制御は必ずしも必要ではなく、グループ設定部74については省略可能である。
上記実施形態の空調システム100は、図11に示す空調システム500のように構成してもよい。以下、空調システム500について説明する。なお、空調システム100と共通する部分については説明を省略する。
上記実施形態では、アダプタユニット50は、室内ユニット制御部34と通信線CB1又はCB2で接続されることで、コントローラ70と通信可能に構成されていた。しかし、アダプタユニット50は、コントローラ70の他の要素(リモコン35、室外ユニット制御部26、又は集中管理機器38等)と、有線あるいは無線ネットワークで接続されることで、コントローラ70と通信するように構成されてもよい。
上記実施形態では、図7に示すように、ステップS201、S202のグルーピング設定及びグループテーブルの生成(又は更新)がなされた後は、ステップS205、ST206において、換気装置40の状態により、室内ユニット30(空調装置10)の運転を開始するか禁止するかを判定するようにしている。すなわち、上記実施形態では、コントローラ70に換気装置40からの信号が入力される状態が確立されているかどうか(ここでは、コントローラ70が状態報知信号を受信しているかどうか)を判定し、コントローラ70が状態報知信号を受信している場合には、室内ユニット30(空調装置10)の運転を開始し、そうでない場合には、室内ユニット30(空調装置10)の運転を禁止している。
10 :空調装置
20 :室外ユニット
26 :室外ユニット制御部
30(30a-30d) :室内ユニット
34 :室内ユニット制御部
35(35a、35b) :リモコン
38 :集中管理機器
40(40a、40b)、80 :換気装置
41 :本体フレーム(フレーム)
41a :給気流路
41b :排気流路
42 :熱交換器
43 :給気ファン(換気ファン)
43a :給気ファンモータ
44 :排気ファン(換気ファン)
44a :排気ファンモータ
45 :換気ファン制御部(駆動部、駆動電圧供給部)
50、90 :アダプタユニット(換気制御部)
50a :第1アダプタユニット
50b :第2アダプタユニット
51 :アダプタユニット記憶部
51a :運転コマンド判別フラグ
51b :風量判別フラグ
52 :アダプタユニット通信部
53 :アダプタユニット入力部
54 :アダプタユニット制御部
55 :状態判定部
60 :冷媒漏洩センサ
60a :第1冷媒漏洩センサ
60b :第2冷媒漏洩センサ
70 :コントローラ(空調制御部、統括制御部)
71 :記憶部
71a、71b :状態判別フラグ
72 :通信部
73 :入力制御部
74 :グループ設定部
75 :アクチュエータ制御部
76 :運転許可部
77 :強制換気制御部
78 :表示制御部
81 :換気ファン
81a :換気ファンモータ
82 :駆動回路(駆動部)
91 :切換部
92 :切換制御部
100、200、300、500 :空調システム
401 :取入ダクト
402 :給気ダクト
403 :取出ダクト
404 :排気ダクト
411 :電装品箱
451 :接続端子
CB1、CB2 :通信線
EA :排出空気
Fa、Fb :冷媒漏洩判別フラグ
G1、G2 :運転可否判別フラグ
GP :ガス連絡配管
LP :液連絡配管
NW :ネットワーク(伝送路)
OA :室外空気
RA :室内空気
RC :冷媒回路
SA :供給空気
SP(SP1、SP2) :対象空間
TB1 :グルーピングテーブル
Claims (10)
- 室外ユニット(20)と、前記室外ユニットとともに冷媒回路(RC)を構成し対象空間(SP)に設置される室内ユニット(30)と、を含み、運転時に前記冷媒回路において冷媒を循環させて前記対象空間の冷房又は暖房を行う空調装置(10)と、
換気用の換気ファン(43、44、81)を含み、前記対象空間に設置される換気装置(40)と、
前記空調装置の動作を制御する空調制御部(70)と、
前記換気装置と電気的に接続され、前記換気装置の動作を制御する換気制御部(50、90)と、
を備え、
前記空調制御部は、換気用の換気ファン(43、44、81)を含み前記対象空間の換気を行う換気装置(40)、又は、前記対象空間における冷媒漏洩を検知する冷媒漏洩センサ(60)からの信号が入力されない場合には、前記空調装置の運転を開始させない、
空調システム(100、200、300、500)。 - 前記換気装置と電気的に接続され、前記換気装置の動作を制御する換気制御部(50、90)をさらに備え、
前記換気制御部は、前記換気装置の動作を制御可能な状態にある場合、前記空調制御部へ報知信号を送信し、
前記空調制御部は、前記報知信号を受信しない場合には、前記換気装置からの信号の入力されない場合であるものとして、前記空調装置の運転を開始させない、
請求項1に記載の空調システム(100、200、300、500)。 - 前記換気装置は、前記換気ファンを駆動させる駆動部(45、82)と、前記換気ファンを保持するフレーム(41)と、をさらに含み、
前記換気制御部は、前記換気装置とは別体として構成される、
請求項2に記載の空調システム(100、200、300、500)。 - 前記換気装置は、前記換気ファンの駆動電圧を供給する駆動電圧供給部(45)と、前記換気制御部と電気的に接続される接続端子(451)と、をさらに含み、
前記換気制御部は、前記換気装置へ制御信号を出力し、
前記駆動電圧供給部は、前記接続端子を介して入力された前記制御信号に基づいて前記駆動電圧を供給する、
請求項2又は3に記載の空調システム(100、300)。 - 前記換気装置は、商用電源(5)から駆動電源を供給され、
前記換気制御部は、前記換気装置と前記商用電源とを結ぶ電源供給ライン上に配置され前記電源供給ラインの導通及び遮断を切り換える切換部(91)を含む、
請求項2又は3に記載の空調システム(200)。 - 前記空調制御部は、前記換気制御部へ電気信号を送信し、
前記換気制御部は、受信した前記電気信号に基づき前記換気装置の動作を制御する、
請求項2から5のいずれか1項に記載の空調システム(100、200、300)。 - 前記空調制御部は、前記電気信号を送信することで、前記換気装置の動作を、前記換気装置に関連づけられた前記室内ユニットの動作に連動するように制御する、
請求項6に記載の空調システム(100、200、300)。 - 前記室内ユニット及び/又は前記換気装置を複数備えるとともに、
複数の前記室内ユニット及び/又は複数の前記換気装置の動作を統括的に制御する統括制御部(70)をさらに備え、
各前記換気装置は、いずれかの前記室内ユニットと、同一の前記対象空間に設置され、
前記統括制御部は、複数の前記室内ユニット及び/又は複数の前記換気装置を複数のグループに振り分け、前記グループ毎に前記室内ユニット及び前記換気装置を一括制御する、
請求項7に記載の空調システム(100、200、300)。 - 前記換気制御部は、無線通信によって前記報知信号を送信する、
請求項2から8のいずれか1項に記載の空調システム(300、500)。 - 前記空調制御部と、前記換気制御部とは、前記報知信号の伝送路(NW)を構成する通信線(CB1、CB2)により電気的に接続される、
請求項2から9のいずれか1項に記載の空調システム(100、200)。
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