JP2010019505A - Facility control system - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide an equipment control system in which a user can try several types of energy saving control.
A facility control system according to the present invention includes a plurality of types of energy saving control means, a display device, a selection dialog display means, and an energy saving control switching means. The selection dialog display means displays on the display device a selection dialog 50 for selecting any one of a plurality of types of energy saving control means. The energy saving control switching means switches a plurality of types of energy saving control means based on the selection input in the selection dialog.
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Description

  The present invention relates to an equipment control system.

Conventionally, various energy saving controls have been proposed and realized (see, for example, Patent Document 1, Non-Patent Document 1, and Non-Patent Document 2). Normally, only one kind of such energy saving control is mounted on one equipment control system.
JP 2007-212038 A Daikin Facilities Co., Ltd., “Energy Saving Proposal”, [online], [Search July 1, 2008], Internet <URL: http://www.daikin-dfc.com/business/management/solution/shoene/index .html> Daikin Kogyo Co., Ltd., CORPORATE NEWS, “Industry's First Practical Use Reduces Annual Electricity Costs by Up to 44%,“ Starts Remote Energy-Saving Tuning Service (Product Name: Energy Saving Duty) ”for Building Air Conditioning, [online], [2008 Search July 1, 2009], Internet <URL: http://www.daikin.co.jp/press/2006/061106/index.html>

  However, it is difficult for users of equipment control systems to grasp the actual energy saving effect from brochures etc. before purchase, and there is a demand for such users to actually try some energy saving controls locally. is there.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an equipment control system in which a user can try several types of energy saving control.

  The facility control system according to the first invention includes a plurality of types of energy saving control means, a display device, a selection dialog display means, and an energy saving control switching means. The “plural types of energy saving control means” mentioned here includes demand control. The selection dialog display means displays on the display device a selection dialog for selecting any one of a plurality of types of energy saving control means. The energy saving control switching means switches a plurality of types of energy saving control means based on the selection input in the selection dialog.

  For this reason, in this equipment control system, the user can try several kinds of energy saving controls.

  The equipment control system according to the second invention is the equipment control system according to the first invention, wherein the energy saving control switching means is newly selected in the selection dialog from the already selected energy saving control means when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Switch to the energy saving control means. For example, when the energy saving control is demand control, “the demand control is not applied in the demand time period immediately before the demand time period when the selection input is made” and For example, “the demand control is not applied at the time of switching”, or “the predicted power of the number of times before the end of the demand time period when the selection input is made is 90% or less of the target power”.

  For this reason, in this equipment control system, for example, if the predetermined condition is set to such a condition that the demand control is normally terminated, it is possible to shift to the next energy saving control after the demand control is normally terminated.

  The facility control system according to the third aspect of the present invention is the facility control system according to the first or second aspect of the present invention, further comprising an execution date setting means for setting a date on which the energy saving control switching means is executed.

  For this reason, in this equipment control system, a plurality of types of energy saving control can be switched systematically.

  In the facility control system according to the first invention, the user can try several types of energy saving control.

  In the equipment control system according to the second aspect of the invention, for example, if the predetermined condition is set to such a condition that the demand control is normally terminated, the demand control can be normally terminated and then the next energy saving control can be performed.

  In the equipment control system according to the third aspect of the invention, a plurality of types of energy saving control can be switched systematically.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the air conditioning equipment control system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention mainly includes a central server device 10, a local controller 30, and an air conditioner 40. In the present embodiment, the central server device 10 is provided in the central management room 3, and the local controller 30 and the air conditioner 40 are provided in a plurality of real estate properties 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E. . As is clear from FIG. 1, in each real estate property 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, the air conditioner 40 is communicatively connected to the local controller 30, and the local controller 30 is connected to the central server via the Internet line 20. The apparatus 10 is communicatively connected.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the air conditioning equipment control system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

(1) Air Conditioner As shown in FIG. 1, the air conditioner 40 is a multi-type air conditioner, and mainly includes a single outdoor unit 41 and a plurality of indoor units 42. .

(2) Central Server Device The central server device 10 is a monitoring control device that monitors and controls the air conditioner 40 in a remote place. The central server device 10 is equipped with a first remote energy saving control function and a second remote energy saving control function for performing energy saving control of the air conditioner 40 via the Internet line 20 and the local controller 30.

  The first remote energy-saving control function is a function that causes the air-conditioning apparatus 40 to perform energy-saving operation according to weather conditions (Meteorological Agency AMeDAS data) and the installation status / use method of the air-conditioning apparatus 40. It consists of a reduction control function, a capability saving control function, and a refrigerant temperature control function.

  In the peak power reduction control function, the central server device 10 performs capacity control (limitation of operating current) of the outdoor unit 41 so as to be always equal to or lower than the target power via the local controller 30, and the peak power of the air conditioner 40 is controlled. And the operating power of the air conditioner 40 is reduced.

  In the capability saving control, the central server device 10 automatically detects the air conditioner 40 that is performing a wasteful operation such as overcooling or overheating, and the capability upper limit value based on the past operation state and the current day weather data. And the air-conditioning apparatus 40 is automatically caused to perform the ability saving operation with an emphasis on comfort.

  In the refrigerant temperature control, the central server device 10 automatically determines the cooling load of the real estate property 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E from the operating state of the air conditioner 40, and the optimum refrigerant based on the weather data of the day. (Evaporation) The temperature is controlled so that the air conditioner 40 is operated most efficiently.

  The second remote energy saving control function is a function for setting appropriate demand control in the local controller 30 in accordance with the weather conditions (Meteorological Agency AMeDAS data) and the operating state of the air conditioner 40.

(3) Local Controller The local controller 30 is a monitoring control device that monitors and controls the air conditioner 40 on site. The local controller 30 is normally equipped with a demand control function.

  The local controller 30 is connected to a personal computer (not shown) through communication. In this personal computer, a setting program for the local controller 30 is installed. The setting program of the local controller 30 includes an energy saving control function switching module, and an energy saving control function switching dialog 50 as shown in FIG. 2 is displayed on a display (not shown) upon user selection. Is done.

  The energy saving control function switching dialog 50 mainly includes an information display unit 51, an energy saving control invalidation radio button 52a, a normal demand control selection radio button 52b, a first remote energy saving control selection radio button 52c, and a second remote energy saving control. A selection radio button 52d, an OK button 53, and a cancel 54 button are provided.

  The information display unit 51 displays the type of energy saving control currently being executed.

  The energy saving control invalidation radio button 52a is provided for canceling all the energy saving controls of the normal demand control, the first remote energy saving control, and the second remote energy saving control. The normal demand control selection radio button 52b is provided for switching from energy saving control other than normal demand control to normal demand control. The first remote energy saving control selection radio button 52c is provided for switching from the energy saving control other than the first remote energy saving control to the first remote energy saving control. The second remote energy saving control selection radio button 52d is provided for switching from energy saving control other than the second remote energy saving control to the second remote energy saving control. When one of these radio buttons 52a, 52b, 52c, 52d is clicked, one of them is activated (a plurality cannot be activated). Note that the radio buttons 52a, 52b, 52c, and 52d corresponding to the energy saving control being executed at that time are not displayed.

  When the OK button 53 is clicked, a confirmation dialog 60 as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the display. When the Yes button 63 is clicked in the confirmation dialog 60, the switching result is stored in the storage unit (not shown) of the local controller 30, and the local controller 30 is restarted. When the No button 64 is clicked, the confirmation dialog 60 is closed and the energy saving control function switching dialog 50 is displayed on the display. Note that after the restart is completed, the user performs a test run except when the energy saving control invalidation radio button 52a is in the activated state.

  When the cancel button 54 is clicked, the energy saving control function switching dialog 50 is closed and a system setting screen (not shown) is displayed on the display.

  When the remote energy saving control is switched to the normal demand control, the local controller 30 transmits a remote energy saving control stop request signal to the central server device 10 via the Internet line 20. When the normal demand control is switched to the remote energy saving control, the local controller 30 transmits a remote energy saving control start request signal to the central server device 10 via the Internet line 20.

  In addition, when the normal demand control or the second remote energy saving control is switched to the first remote energy saving control, the user refers to the demand control confirmation screen (not shown), “in the demand time period immediately before the previous demand time period. "Demand control is not applied" and "Demand control is not applied at the time of switching" or "Predicted power before the end of the demand period at the time when the selection input is made is 90% or less of the target power" The above switching operation is performed on the condition that

<Characteristics of air conditioning equipment control system>
In the air conditioning equipment control system 1 according to the present embodiment, the local controller 30 is provided with an energy saving control function switching function capable of selecting a plurality of types of energy saving controls. For this reason, in this air conditioning equipment control system 1, the user can try several kinds of energy saving controls.

<Modification>
In the air conditioning equipment control system 1 according to the previous embodiment, when the normal demand control or the second remote energy saving control is switched to the first remote energy saving control in the local controller 30, the user refers to a demand control confirmation screen (not shown). , "No demand control is applied in the demand period immediately before the previous demand time period" and "No demand control is applied at the time of switching" or "End of demand time period when selection input is made" The above switching operation was performed on the condition that the predicted power of several minutes ago is 90% or less of the target power. However, the local controller 30 is provided with a determination unit to automatically determine the above conditions and allow the user to perform the switching operation. You may be prompted. In such a case, an execution date setting unit for setting the date on which the energy saving control switching is executed may be provided in the local controller 30 or the personal computer so that the energy saving control switching is automatically executed.

  The facility control system according to the present invention has a feature that the user can try several types of energy saving control including demand control, and can contribute to energy saving in society.

It is a schematic structure figure of an air-conditioning equipment control system concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a figure showing the energy saving control function switching dialog displayed on the display of the personal computer which comprises the air-conditioning equipment control system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing the energy saving control function switching dialog displayed on the display of the personal computer which comprises the air-conditioning equipment control system which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Air conditioning equipment control system (equipment control system)
50 Energy saving control function switching dialog (selection dialog)

Claims (3)

Multiple types of energy saving control means;
A display device;
A selection dialog display means for displaying a selection dialog (50) for selecting any one of the plurality of types of energy saving control means on the display device;
An equipment control system (1) comprising energy saving control switching means for switching the plurality of types of energy saving control means based on a selection input in the selection dialog. The equipment control system according to claim 1, wherein the energy saving control switching means switches from the already selected energy saving control means to the energy saving control means newly selected in the selection dialog when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The facility control system according to claim 1, further comprising an execution date setting unit that sets a date on which the energy saving control switching unit is executed.

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