Air conditioner control system, server apparatus and air conditioner control method
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air conditioner control systems can inadvertently start an emergency operation while a worker is on-site, posing safety risks.
Innovation Solution
The system includes a control unit that transmits setting information for an emergency operation after instructing to stop all indoor units, ensuring the emergency operation is only initiated when the remote controller of the indoor unit is operated.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the emergency operation setting is activated in the air conditioner, then the emergency operation can be started remotely, but the emergency operation may be inadvertently started when a worker is performing operations on-site
Solution Approach 1:
The system transmits a stop instruction to all indoor units before transmitting the emergency operation setting. This preliminary action ensures that the air conditioner is in a stopped state before the emergency operation can be activated, preventing inadvertent startup when workers are on-site. The sequence of operations is: receive malfunction report → transmit stop instruction to all indoor units → transmit emergency operation setting → wait for remote controller operation → start emergency operation.
2Loss of time
If the emergency operation is started immediately upon receiving malfunction report, then the response time is reduced, but the risk of accidental activation during worker operations increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary stopping of all indoor units before activating emergency operation. This preliminary action sequence (stop instruction first, then emergency operation setting) maintains rapid response by automatically initiating the stop sequence upon malfunction detection, while simultaneously ensuring safety by preventing accidental activation during the transition period.
Solution Approach 2:
The remote controller serves as an intermediary device that mediates between the malfunction report and the emergency operation activation. The system requires operation of the remote controller to start the emergency operation, creating an intermediate step that prevents inadvertent activation while maintaining rapid response capability. The remote controller acts as a safety intermediary that confirms intentional activation.
Data Source
AI summary
An air conditioner control system, a server apparatus, and an air conditioner control method that ensure the safety of a worker when an emergency operation is started. An air conditioner control system includes an air conditioner; a server apparatus communicably connected to the air conditioner; and a control unit configured to transmit setting information for an emergency operation to the air conditioner after instructing to stop operation of all indoor units of the air conditioner, in response to receiving a report indicating malfunction from the air conditioner.