WO2013145561A1 - Device control apparatus, air conditioning equipment, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

A device control apparatus is used for both an air conditioning device and a second device. The device control apparatus includes an input unit for inputting first operation information, and a device control unit. The second device is configured to move heat by utilizing the temperature difference between different spaces. The device control unit is configured so as to control the second device in accordance with control content associated with the first operation information and with second operation information pertaining to the current operation of the second device.

Description

Equipment control device, air conditioning equipment and program

The present invention is configured to be used together with a first device that is an air-conditioning device and a second device that is configured to transfer heat using a temperature difference between different spaces to control the second device. The present invention relates to a device control apparatus, air conditioning equipment, and program.

Conventionally, air conditioning using air under the floor or attic is known (for example, Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2003-185207 (hereinafter referred to as “Document 1”). Air blows out into the room by fans, blowing out cool air from the floor to the living room in summer, and warm air from the attic to the room in winter.

However, in the conventional system described in Document 1, when a room air conditioner is installed, air is blown out from the floor or the attic to the room regardless of the operation of the air conditioner. For example, although air in a room is cooled by an air conditioner, air warmer than room air is taken into the room from under the floor. For this reason, the operating efficiency of the air conditioner deteriorates, and as a result, the energy consumption of the air conditioner increases.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a device control apparatus capable of saving energy by linking the operation of the second device with the operation of the first device. To provide air conditioning facilities and programs.

The present invention is a device control device (5) used together with a first device (2) which is an air conditioner and a second device (3) configured to transfer heat using a temperature difference between different spaces. It is. The device control device (5) includes a storage unit (51), an input unit (52), and a device control unit (53). The storage unit (51) is configured to store a plurality of combination elements in association with a plurality of control contents of the second device (3), respectively. The combination is a combination of the first and second operation information sets. The first operation information set includes a group of first operation information related to the operation of the first device (2), and the second operation information set relates to the operation of the second device (3). A group of second operation information is included. The input unit (52) is used to input any first operation information in the first operation information set. The device control unit (53) is configured to control the second device (3) according to the control content stored in the storage unit (51) and associated with the current combination. The current combination includes first operation information input through the input unit (52) and second operation information regarding the current operation of the second device (3) in the second operation information set. It is a combination.

In one embodiment, the first operation information set includes operation start information that is first operation information for starting operation of the first device (2), and the second operation information set includes: It includes ON state information that is second operation information indicating that the second device (3) is operating. The plurality of control contents include control contents associated with a combination element of the operation start information and the on-state information, and the control contents include a control command for stopping the operation of the second device (3). including.

In one embodiment, the first operation information set includes operation start information that is first operation information for starting operation of the first device (2), and the second operation information set includes: It includes ON state information that is second operation information indicating that the second device (3) is operating. The plurality of control contents include control contents associated with a combination element of the operation start information and the on-state information, and the control contents include a first threshold value corresponding to a predetermined temperature. Command to set to. In one embodiment, the plurality of control contents include control contents (operation 3) associated with combination elements of the on-state information of the first device (2) and the on-state information of the second device (3). The control content (operation 3) is the second when the absolute value of the difference between the temperature of the air conditioning target space and the temperature outside the air conditioning target space is less than the first threshold value (automatic stop temperature parameter). A control command for stopping the operation of the device (3) is included.

In one embodiment, the first operation information set includes on-state information of the first device, which is first operation information indicating that the first device (2) is operating, The second operation information set includes off-state information that is second operation information indicating that the operation of the second device (3) is stopped. The plurality of control contents include control contents associated with a combination element of the on-state information of the first device and the off-state information, and the control content includes an operation start request of the second device (3). Accordingly, a control command for stopping the operation of the first device (2) is included before the operation of the second device (3) is started. In one embodiment, the plurality of control contents include control contents (operation 8) associated with the combination element of the operation stop information and the off state information of the second device (3). The control content (operation 8) includes a control command for starting the operation of the second device (3) in accordance with the operation start request.

In one embodiment, the first operation information set includes operation stop information that is first operation information for stopping the operation of the first device (2), and the second operation information set includes: It includes off-state information indicating that the second device (3) is stopped. The plurality of control contents include control contents associated with a combination element of the operation stop information and the off-state information, and the control contents are lower than the first threshold value by a second threshold value. Contains commands for setting values. In one embodiment, the plurality of control contents include control contents (operation 5) associated with a combination element of the off state information of the first device (2) and the off state information of the second device (3). The control content (operation 5) is that when the absolute value of the difference between the temperature of the air-conditioning target space and the temperature outside the air-conditioning target space is equal to or greater than the second threshold value, the second device (3) Contains a control command to start the operation.

The air conditioning equipment of the present invention includes the device control device (5) and a second device (3) configured to operate according to the device control device (5).

The present invention relates to a device control apparatus for use with a first device (2) that is an air conditioner and a second device (3) configured to transfer heat using a temperature difference between different spaces. This is a program for functioning as (5). The device control device (5) includes a storage unit (51), an input unit (52), and a device control unit (53). The storage unit (51) is configured to store a plurality of combination elements in association with a plurality of control contents of the second device (3), respectively. The combination is a combination of the first and second operation information sets. The first operation information set includes a group of first operation information related to the operation of the first device (2), and the second operation information set relates to the operation of the second device (3). A group of second operation information is included. The input unit (52) is used to input any first operation information in the first operation information set. The device control unit (53) is configured to control the second device (3) according to the control content stored in the storage unit (51) and associated with the current combination. The current combination includes first operation information input through the input unit (52) and second operation information regarding the current operation of the second device (3) in the second operation information set. It is a combination. The present invention is not limited to a program. For example, the present invention may be a computer-readable medium that stores the program.

According to the apparatus control apparatus, the air conditioning equipment, and the program of the present invention, since the operation of the second apparatus can be linked with the operation of the first apparatus, waste of power consumption can be reduced in the air conditioning control. Energy saving can be achieved.

Preferred embodiments of the invention are described in further detail. Other features and advantages of the present invention will be better understood with reference to the following detailed description and accompanying drawings.
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As shown in FIG. 1, the device control system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a first device (active air conditioning device) 2, a second device (passive air conditioning device) 3, a controller 4, And a device control device 5. The apparatus control device 5 and the second apparatus 3 constitute an advection facility (passive air conditioning facility) 6 for advancing warm air or cold air, for example.

Both the first device 2 and the second device 3 are devices whose main purpose is to cool or warm the air in an air-conditioning target space (not shown), but the functions differ in the following points. ing.

First, the first device 2 is an air conditioning device. In the present embodiment, the first device includes a condenser and an evaporator. For example, the 1st apparatus 2 is an air-conditioning apparatus etc. which utilized the heat pump, and is comprised so that the thermal environment of an air-conditioning object space may be fluctuate | varied with the function to move energy from low-temperature air to high-temperature air. Equipment. The first device 2 has a function of setting a target temperature, and can cool or warm the air in the air-conditioning target space so that the temperature of the air-conditioning target space becomes the target temperature (set temperature).

On the other hand, the second device 3 is configured to transfer heat using a temperature difference between different spaces. In the present embodiment, the second device 3 includes an advection device for transferring heat, but does not have a condenser and an evaporator. For example, the second device 3 is an outside air intake fan (underfloor fan) or the like, and is configured to change the thermal environment of the air-conditioning target space by moving heat using a temperature difference between different spaces. It is. The second device 3 does not have a function of setting a target temperature, and takes in cool air from outside the air-conditioning target space into the air-conditioning target space or takes in warm air. Thereby, the air of air-conditioning object space can be cooled or warmed.

In the device control system 1 of the present embodiment, the device control device 5 refers to a control content determination table 7 (see FIG. 3) described later, and refers to the current operation state of the first device 2 and the current state of the second device 3. The control content of the second device 3 is determined from the combination with the operation state. Hereinafter, although the case where the apparatus control system 1 is used for a detached house (not shown) is demonstrated, the apparatus control system 1 is not limited to the case where it is used for a detached house, but is used in other buildings such as an apartment house and an office. May be used.

First, a detached house where the device control system 1 is installed will be described. In this detached house, there are an air supply port (first air supply port) for supplying air from outside to the floor below, and an air supply port (second air supply) for supplying air from below the floor to the living space (air conditioning target space). The air supply port) is formed. The living space is, for example, a room, a passage, or a staircase. In the detached house, an exhaust port for exhausting air from the living space to the outside may be further formed.

The first device 2 is installed in a living space of a detached house, and is configured to cool or warm the air in the living space by an instruction from the controller 4 or an operation of the remote controller 21. Further, the first device 2 is configured to transmit change information of its own operation state to the controller 4 every time a change in its operation state occurs. The change in the operating state includes a state change from off to on, a state change from on to off, or a change in set temperature. The remote controller 21 is provided as an accessory device of the first device 2. The remote controller 21 has operation means such as a plurality of operation buttons, for example, and is used to input a set temperature of the first device 2 by a user's operation, and includes a control signal including setting contents according to the user's operation. Is transmitted to the first device 2 by an infrared signal.

The second device 3 is installed under the floor of a detached house and is configured to start and stop the operation according to the control of the device control device 5 (user operation, automatic operation). The second device 3 can take outdoor air under the floor and further take air under the floor into the living space. In summer, warm air taken under the floor from outside is cooled under the floor, and cold air is taken into the living space. For example, when the outside air temperature is 32 ° C. and the underfloor is 23 ° C., 32 ° C. air is taken into the living space in the state cooled to about 27 ° C. under the floor. On the other hand, in winter, the cold air taken under the floor from the outside is warmed under the floor, and the warm air is taken into the living space. For example, when the outside air temperature is 0 ° C. and the underfloor is 12 ° C., the air of 0 ° C. is taken into the living space in the state heated to about 14 ° C. under the floor.

The controller 4 includes a computer (including a microcomputer) in which a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a memory are mounted as main components, and the first device 2 and the device control device 5 are connected to each other. . Furthermore, the controller 4 is connected to a plurality of electric devices (not shown) used in a detached house. Examples of the electric equipment include power supply equipment such as a solar power generation facility and a power storage device, and home appliances such as a television and a refrigerator.

The controller 4 constructs a HEMS (Home Energy Management System) network with the first device 2, the advection facility 6 (second device 3 and device control device 5), and a plurality of electric devices. The controller 4 can exchange various information with the first device 2, the advection facility 6, and the plurality of electric devices. For example, the controller 4 is configured to receive a state signal representing the operating state of the first device 2 from the first device 2 and transmit this state signal to the device control apparatus 5.

The device control device 5 is a device for controlling the second device 3 while being used together with the first device 2 and the second device 3. The device control device 5 accepts the state of the first device 2 acquired by the controller 4 as the state itself or a state change, and in accordance with the control content determination table 7 (see FIG. 3) to be described later, Determine the behavior. As shown in FIG. 2, the device control apparatus 5 includes a storage unit 51, a communication unit 52, a device control unit 53, an underfloor temperature sensor 54, an indoor temperature sensor 55, a sensor interface unit 56, and a display operation. A unit 57 and a main control unit 58 are provided. The device control apparatus 5 includes a computer on which a CPU and a memory are mounted as main components.

The main control unit 58 executes various functions of the device control device 5 with the CPU of the computer as a main component. In particular, the main control unit 58 is configured to give an instruction to the device control unit 53 to control the operation of the second device 3.

The underfloor temperature sensor 54 is installed under the floor and is used to measure the underfloor temperature as the outside air temperature. The indoor temperature sensor 55 is installed in the air conditioning target space, and is used to measure the temperature (indoor temperature) of the air conditioning target space. An underfloor temperature sensor 54 and an indoor temperature sensor 55 are connected to the sensor interface unit 56. The sensor interface unit 56 acquires the underfloor temperature (outside air temperature) measured by the underfloor temperature sensor 54 from the underfloor temperature sensor 54 as the underfloor temperature signal, and uses the indoor temperature measured by the indoor temperature sensor 55 as the room temperature signal. 55 to obtain from.

The display operation unit 57 includes display means and operation means, and is configured to display various information according to instructions from the main control unit 58. As shown in FIG. 1, the display operation unit 57 includes a display unit 571 that displays the underfloor temperature acquired by the sensor interface unit 56, and a display unit 572 that displays the indoor temperature acquired by the sensor interface unit 56. ing. The display operation unit 57 includes a display unit 573 for displaying whether or not the second device 3 is in automatic operation, and a display unit 574 for displaying the current operation status of the second device 3. It has.

The storage unit 51 includes various memories and stores various types of information. For example, the storage unit 51 stores a control content determination table 7 shown in FIG.

Specifically, the storage unit 51 is configured to store a plurality of combinations of elements in association with a plurality of control contents of the second device 3, respectively. The combination is a combination of the first and second operation information sets. The first operation information set includes a group of first operation information related to the operation of the first device 2, and the second operation information set includes a group of second operation information related to the operation of the second device 3. Including. In the present embodiment, a plurality of elements of the combination and a plurality of control contents respectively associated with the plurality of elements are indicated by the control contents determination table 7. That is, in the control content determination table 7, the first operation information set (see the “first device state” column in FIG. 3) and the second operation information set (“second device state” in FIG. 3). A plurality of elements of the combination (see the column of FIG. 3) are associated with a plurality of control contents (“operation 1” to “operation 8” in FIG. 3) of the second device 3. Each first operation information is information regarding the operation of the first device 2. The first operation information set includes, as a group of first operation information, off-state information, off-to-on state change information (operation start information), on-state information, and on-to-off state change information. (Operation stop information). Each second operation information is information related to the operation of the second device 3. The second operation information set includes off state information and on state information as a group of second operation information.

“Operation 1” to “Operation 8” in the control content determination table 7 shown in FIG. 3 indicate a plurality of control contents of the second device 3. “Operation 1” to “Operation 8” may all have different control contents, or some of them may have the same control contents. By setting “operation 1” to “operation 8”, the entire system can perform a desired operation. Note that each of “operation 1” to “operation 8” can be rewritten as necessary.

The communication unit 52 has a function for communicating with the controller 4, and first operation information regarding the current operation of the first device 2 is input from the controller 4. In the present embodiment, any first operation information in the first operation information set is input from the controller 4 to the communication unit 52. For this reason, the communication part 52 of the apparatus control apparatus 5 respond | corresponds to the input part of this invention.

The device control unit 53 is configured to control the second device 3 according to the control content stored in the storage unit 51 and associated with the current combination. The current combination is a combination of the first operation information input through the communication unit 52 and the second operation information regarding the current operation of the second device 3 in the second operation information set. The second operation information related to the current operation of the second device 3 is managed by the device control device 5 (for example, the main control unit 58), and is temporarily held in the storage unit 51, for example. In the present embodiment, the device control unit 53 refers to the control content determination table 7 stored in the storage unit 51, and the first operation information input to the communication unit 52 and the current operation of the second device 3. The control content associated with the second operating state combination is extracted. The device control unit 53 that has extracted the control content is configured to control the second device 3 in accordance with the extracted control content.

Next, the operation of the controller 4 in the device control system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The controller 4 monitors the operating state of the first device 2 (S1). Further, the controller 4 outputs a state signal representing the operation state of the first device 2 to the device control device 5 (S2).

Subsequently, the operation of the device control apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the device control apparatus 5 receives the status signal of the first device 2 from the controller 4 (S11). The device control apparatus 5 determines whether the second device 3 is on or off (S12). When the second device 3 is in the on state, the device control apparatus 5 refers to the control content determination table 7, and the second device 3 is in the on state and the second device 3 is in the second state from the operating state of the first device 2. The control content of the device 3 is determined (S13). When the second device 3 is in the off state, the device control device 5 refers to the control content determination table 7, and the second device 3 is in the off state and the second device 3 is changed from the operating state of the first device 2 to the second state. The control content of the device 3 is determined (S14).

By the way, when the first device 2 starts operating when the second device 3 is operating (see “OFF to ON” in FIG. 3), the device control unit 53 operates the second device 3. Is preferably stopped. That is, when the device control unit 53 determines that the second device 3 is in the on state when the first device 2 starts operation, the device control unit 53 turns the second device 3 from on to off. In the control content determination table 7 shown in FIG. 3, “Operation 2” is “Off”. Specifically, the control content (operation 2) includes a control command for stopping the operation of the second device 3.

In the alternative example, the device control unit 53 does not immediately stop the operation of the second device 3, but the absolute value of the difference between the temperature of the air-conditioning target space and the temperature outside the air-conditioning target space is the first threshold value. The operation of the second device 3 may be stopped when the following is true. Hereinafter, the operation at this time will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, in FIG. 6, when the first device 2 is switched from OFF to ON, the device control unit 53 performs automatic stop temperature parameter (first threshold value) according to “Operation 2” in the control content determination table 7. ) Is changed from an initial value T1 (eg, 1 ° C.) as a predetermined temperature to a second value T2 (eg, 2 ° C.) that is higher than the initial value (S21). In short, the plurality of control contents include the control contents (operation 2) associated with the combination elements of the operation start information ("OFF to ON" in FIG. 3) and the ON state information of the second device 3. The control content (operation 2) includes (determines) a command for setting the first threshold value to a value (T2) corresponding to a predetermined temperature.

Thereafter, the device control unit 53 controls the second device 3 in accordance with the control content of “Operation 3” (the first device 2 is on and the second device 3 is on) in the control content determination table 7. Since the automatic stop temperature parameter is changed from T1 to T2 (see FIG. 6), as shown in FIG. 7, the room temperature (room temperature) and the underfloor temperature (at the time when the first device 2 is turned on from the off state) If the absolute value of the difference (temperature difference) from the outside air temperature is equal to or greater than the automatic stop temperature parameter T2 (eg, 3 ° C.) (“YES” in S31), the device control unit 53 operates the second device 3 (ON). State) is continued (S32). On the other hand, when the absolute value of the temperature difference is less than the automatic stop temperature parameter T2 (eg, 1.5 ° C.) (“NO” in S31), the device control unit 53 stops the operation of the second device 3 (off). (S33). Normally, if the temperature difference is 1 ° C. or more, the second device 3 continues to operate, whereas if the temperature difference becomes 2 ° C. or less, the second device 3 stops operating. That is, the plurality of control contents include the control contents (operation 3) associated with the combination element of the on-state information of the first device 2 and the on-state information of the second device 3. The control content (operation 3) is the second when the absolute value of the difference between the temperature of the air conditioning target space and the temperature outside the air conditioning target space is less than the first threshold value (automatic stop temperature parameter). A control command for stopping the operation of the device 3 is included (defined).

Further, when the device control unit 53 shown in FIG. 2 determines the start of the operation of the second device 3 while the first device 2 is operating, the device control unit 53 stops the operation after the first device 2 stops operating. It is preferable to start the operation of the second device 3. That is, when the operation start of the second device 3 is determined manually or automatically while the first device 2 is operating, the device control unit 53 regulates the ON operation of the second device 3, The operation of the second device 3 is kept stopped. Specifically, the plurality of control contents include (determine) the control contents (operation 7) associated with the combination element of the on-state information of the first device 2 and the off-state information of the second device 3. The control content (operation 7) includes a control command for stopping the operation of the first device 2 before starting the operation of the second device 3 in accordance with the operation start request of the second device 3. The plurality of control contents include control contents (operation 8) associated with the combination elements of the operation stop information ("ON to OFF" in FIG. 3) and the OFF state information of the second device 3. The control content (operation 8) includes (determines) a control command for starting the operation of the second device 3 in accordance with the operation start request.

In the above case, when the operation of the second device 3 is started before the operation of the first device 2 stops, the absolute value of the difference between the room temperature (room temperature) and the underfloor temperature (outside temperature). Until the temperature becomes less than the automatic stop temperature parameter T2, the second device 3 maintains the operation (ON state). Therefore, in order to notify the user of this, for example, a voice guidance such as “Would you like to stop the fan operation because the air conditioner is on?” Is played. In this case, after notifying the voice guidance, the user again performs the notification of the voice guidance by pressing the operation button of the second device 3 and performs the operation by pressing the stop button without performing any operation. You can prevent it from starting.

In an alternative example, when the first device 2 stops operating, the device control unit 53 has the absolute value of the difference between the temperature of the air-conditioning target space and the temperature outside the air-conditioning target space equal to or greater than the second threshold value. After that, it is preferable to start the operation of the second device 3.

First, in FIG. 8, when the first device 2 is switched from on to off, the device control unit 53 sets the second threshold value to the first threshold according to “operation 8” in the control content determination table 7. Set to a value lower than the threshold. In the example of FIG. 8, the automatic stop temperature parameter is used as the second threshold value, and the second threshold value is changed from T2 (second value of the first threshold value) to T1 (first value of the first threshold value). (Initial value of threshold value) is changed (S41). In short, the plurality of control contents include (determine) the control contents (operation 8) associated with the combination element of the operation stop information ("ON to OFF" in FIG. 3) and the OFF state information of the second device 3. The control content (operation 8) includes a command for setting the second threshold value to a value lower than the first threshold value. In the example of FIG. 8, the second threshold value is set to an initial value preset in the second device 3. In this case, the control content of “operation 5” in the control content determination table 7 is that the operation of the second device 3 is automatically performed according to the absolute value of the difference between the room temperature (room temperature) and the underfloor temperature (outside air temperature). Will start. The operation can be started in consideration of the temperature difference. Therefore, if the absolute value of the difference between the room temperature and the underfloor temperature (temperature difference) is equal to or greater than the automatic stop temperature parameter T1 (“YES” in S51), the device control unit 53 turns on the second device 3 ( S52). On the other hand, when the absolute value of the temperature difference is less than the automatic stop temperature parameter T1 (“NO” in S51), the second device 3 remains off (S53). In short, the plurality of control contents include control contents (operation 5) associated with the combination element of the off state information of the first device 2 and the off state information of the second device 3. The control content (operation 5) is the operation of the second device 3 when the absolute value of the difference between the temperature of the air-conditioning target space and the temperature outside the air-conditioning target space is equal to or greater than the second threshold value. Contains (determines) a control command to start.

In addition, as the control content of “operation 6” in the control content determination table 7, the automatic stop temperature parameter is changed from T1 to T2, and as the control content of “operation 7”, the operation of the second device 3 is stopped (off). Is preferably continued.

By the way, the storage unit 51 stores a program for causing a computer to function as the device control device 5 used together with the first device 2 and the second device 3, so that the device control device (computer) 5 can perform various operations. Perform the function. That is, the storage unit 51 includes the device control device 5, the storage unit 51, the communication unit 52, the device control unit 53, the underfloor temperature sensor 54, the indoor temperature sensor 55, the sensor interface unit 56, the display operation unit 57, and the main control unit 58. The program to make it function as is stored. The program is stored in advance in the storage unit 51 when the device control apparatus 5 is shipped. However, when the device control device 5 acquires the program after shipment, an example of a method for the device control device 5 to acquire the program is a method using a computer-readable medium (recording medium) on which the program is recorded. is there. In the case of a method using a recording medium, the device control device 5 only needs to include a reading device (not shown) for reading data on the recording medium. Examples of the recording medium include an optical disc (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM) and a memory card. Examples of the reading device include a drive device that reads information on an optical disk, and a memory card reader that reads information on a memory card. As another method for the device control apparatus 5 to acquire the program, there is a method for downloading the program from another device (for example, a server) using a network. In the case of the method of downloading the program, the device control device 5 only needs to have a communication function (not shown) for communicating with other devices using a network.

In the device control system 1 of the present embodiment described above, the device control unit 53 of the device control apparatus 5 is associated with the current operation information of the first device 2 and the current operation information of the second device 3. The operation of the second device 3 is controlled according to the control content. Thereby, since the operation of the second device 3 can be linked to the operation of the first device 2, waste of power consumption can be reduced in the air conditioning control, and energy saving can be achieved.

Further, in the device control system 1 of the present embodiment, when the first device 2 starts operating while the second device 3 is operating, the device control unit 53 stops the second device 3. Thereby, the waste of operation | movement of the 1st apparatus 2 can be eliminated.

On the other hand, when the first device 2 starts operating when the second device 3 is operating, the difference between the temperature of the air-conditioning target space and the temperature outside the air-conditioning target space is equal to or less than the first threshold value. If it exists, the apparatus control part 53 can also stop operation | movement of the 2nd apparatus 3. FIG. Thereby, until the combined use of the second device 3 and the first device 2 is effective, the operation efficiency of the first device 2 can be improved by extending the operation stop timing of the second device 3. it can.

Further, in the device control system 1 of the present embodiment, when the device control unit 53 determines the operation start of the second device 3 when the first device 2 is operating, the first device 2 operates. After stopping, the operation of the second device 3 is started. Thereby, waste of the operation of the first device 2 due to the start of the operation of the second device 3 can be omitted.

Furthermore, in the device control system 1 of the present embodiment, when the first device 2 stops operating, the device control unit 53 determines that the difference between the room temperature and the outside air temperature is equal to or greater than the second threshold value. The operation of the second device 3 is started. Thereby, remarkable deterioration of the home environment can be alleviated. This is particularly effective when the operation of the first device 2 with high power consumption is forcibly stopped due to power consumption reduction by demand control or the like.

In the present embodiment, the reason why the operation state of the first device 2 is transmitted to the device control device 5 via the controller 4 is that the connection of other electrical devices to the controller 4 is taken into consideration. There is no problem even if the first device 2 and the device control device 5 are directly connected.

In this embodiment, the case where air from outside is taken into the floor has been described. However, air from outside may be taken into the back of the ceiling and taken into the living space from the back of the ceiling. This is particularly effective for heating operation.

Furthermore, the device control device 5 may be provided separately from the second device 3 or may be provided integrally.

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A device control device used together with a first device that is an air conditioner and a second device configured to transfer heat using a temperature difference between different spaces,
A plurality of elements of the combination are respectively configured to be stored in association with a plurality of control contents of the second device, and the combination is a combination of the first and second operation information sets, and the first One operation information set includes a group of first operation information related to the operation of the first device, and the second operation information set includes a group of second operation information related to the operation of the second device. Including a storage unit;
An input unit for inputting any of the first operation information in the first operation information set;
First operation information input through the input unit is configured to control the second device according to the control content stored in the storage unit and associated with the current combination. And a device control unit, which is a combination of the second operation information in the second operation information set and the second operation information related to the current operation of the second device. The first operation information set includes operation start information that is first operation information for starting operation of the first device,
The second operation information set includes on-state information that is second operation information indicating that the second device is operating,
The plurality of control contents include control contents associated with a combination element of the operation start information and the on-state information, and the control contents include a control command for stopping the operation of the second device. The apparatus control apparatus according to claim 1. The first operation information set includes operation start information that is first operation information for starting operation of the first device,
The second operation information set includes on-state information that is second operation information indicating that the second device is operating,
The plurality of control contents include control contents associated with a combination element of the operation start information and the on-state information, and the control contents include a first threshold value corresponding to a predetermined temperature. The device control apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a command for setting to The first operation information set includes ON state information of the first device, which is first operation information indicating that the first device is operating,
The second operation information set includes an off-state state that is second operation information indicating that the second device is in an operation stop state,
The plurality of control contents include control contents associated with a combination element of the on-state information of the first device and the off-state information, and the control content is determined according to the operation start request of the second device. The device control apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a control command for stopping the operation of the first device before starting the operation of the second device. The first operation information set includes operation stop information that is first operation information for stopping the operation of the first device,
The second operation information set includes off-state information indicating that the second device is in an operation stop state,
The plurality of control contents include control contents associated with a combination element of the operation stop information and the off-state information, and the control contents are lower than the first threshold value by a second threshold value. The device control device according to claim 3, further comprising a command for setting a value. A device control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5;
An air conditioning facility comprising: a second device configured to operate according to the device control device. A program for causing a computer to function as a device controller used together with a first device that is an air conditioner and a second device configured to transfer heat using a temperature difference between different spaces,
The device control device
A plurality of elements of the combination are respectively configured to be stored in association with a plurality of control contents of the second device, and the combination is a combination of the first and second operation information sets, and the first One operation information set includes a group of first operation information related to the operation of the first device, and the second operation information set includes a group of second operation information related to the operation of the second device. Including a storage unit;
An input unit for inputting any of the first operation information in the first operation information set;
The second device is configured to be controlled according to the control content stored in the storage unit and associated with the current combination, and the current combination includes the first operation information input through the input unit A program comprising: a device control unit that is a combination with second operation information related to a current operation of the second device in the second operation information set.

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