Communication implementation method and device for air conditioning units, non-transitory computer readable storage medium and processor
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing communication network for multi-split air conditioning units is plagued by high engineering installation costs, poor communication line contact, and difficulty in troubleshooting due to the need for dedicated communication lines and complex connections under different power supply phases.
Innovation Solution
A communication implementation method and device that dynamically switches power line carrier channels based on signal quality and power supply type, using existing power lines as transmission media, eliminating the need for dedicated communication lines and enabling automatic channel adaptation between units.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If dedicated communication lines are used to connect air conditioning units, then communication reliability is improved, but engineering installation cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply lines in the air conditioning system are made to serve dual functions: both power delivery and data communication. By embedding communication capabilities into the existing power distribution infrastructure, the system eliminates the need for separate dedicated communication lines, thereby reducing device complexity and installation cost while maintaining communication reliability through the universal power-line carrier channel.
2Reliability
If dedicated communication lines are installed between dispersed air conditioning units, then communication stability is improved, but engineering installation cost and difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The air conditioning units automatically perform channel quality detection and self-switching operations without requiring manual intervention or complex external installation. The system self-services by monitoring its own communication channel status and autonomously switching between power supply lines based on detected quality metrics, thereby eliminating the need for complex manual wiring and simplifying engineering installation while maintaining communication stability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manual channel switching is implemented for power line carrier communication, then adaptability to different power supply phases is improved, but operation complexity and troubleshooting difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements automatic feedback-based channel switching by continuously monitoring communication channel quality and automatically adjusting the active power supply line carrier channel accordingly. This feedback mechanism detects channel quality metrics and triggers autonomous switching operations, thereby achieving adaptability to different power supply phases while eliminating manual intervention and reducing operational complexity and troubleshooting difficulty.
Solution Approach 2:
The power line carrier channel selection is made dynamic rather than static, allowing the system to automatically adapt to changing power supply phase conditions and channel quality variations. The dynamic switching capability enables the system to respond in real-time to different operational scenarios, maintaining communication reliability across varying power supply configurations without requiring manual reconfiguration.
4Device complexity
If power line carrier communication is used without automatic switching, then device complexity is reduced, but communication reliability under varying power supply phases deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically detecting channel quality and autonomously switching between power supply line carrier channels without requiring complex external control systems. This self-service capability maintains communication reliability under varying power supply phases while keeping device complexity low, as the switching logic is integrated into the existing power management infrastructure rather than requiring separate complex control mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution reduces engineering costs, improves communication reliability, and simplifies troubleshooting by using power line communication to dynamically switch channels, ensuring reliable data transmission across different power supply phases without the need for dedicated lines.
Implementation Method 1
acquiring a channel state of a current power line carrier channel between units in an air conditioning system
Data Source
AI summary
This disclosure discloses a communication implementation method and device for air conditioning units, a storage medium and a processor. The method includes: acquiring a channel state of a current power line carrier channel used between units in an air conditioning system; and determining whether to switch the channel between the units from the current power carrier channel to a next power carrier channel according to the channel state, wherein the next power carrier channel is any one of power carrier channels other than the current power carrier channel in the air conditioning system.