JP7305307B2 - Environmental measurement method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an environment measurement system and an environment measurement method.

As for the environment measurement system and the environment measurement method, there are a flexible insulating substrate attached to a conductive inspection object, and a flexible insulating substrate provided on the insulating substrate and made of a metal more precious than the inspection object. An exposed electrode, a first conducting path connected to the exposed electrode, and a second conducting path connected to the object to be inspected, wherein the exposed electrode and the object to be inspected are electrically connected by adhesion of an electrolytic material. A corrosion sensor is known in which electric signals due to corrosion of an object to be inspected are output from first and second conductive paths (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-185968 A

However, even if a corrosion sensor such as that disclosed in Patent Document 1 is attached to an electrical product to be inspected and the environment in which the electrical product is installed is measured, if the electrical product fails, the failure of the electrical product can be detected. It is difficult to determine whether the environment in which the electrical product is installed is a major factor, or whether the failure is caused by factors common to products of the same type as the electrical product, rather than the installation environment.

The present invention has been made to solve such problems. The purpose is to provide an environment where information can be obtained that can support the determination of whether the cause of the failure of the product is due to the installation environment of the product, or whether it is not the installation environment but is common to products of the same type as the product. To obtain a measurement system and an environment measurement method.

An environmental measurement method according to the present invention includes a collection step of collecting deposits from a collection area set at a portion of a product exposed to the outside air, and qualitative and quantitative analysis of the deposits collected in the collection step. and a result accumulation step of storing and accumulating data of the analysis results of the analysis step in a storage device for each product of the same type, wherein the collection area is the same type of product. The method further comprises the step of providing a predetermined porous coating film on the same portion of the product, and storing the installation date and failure history of each product in the storage device.

According to the environment measurement system and the environment measurement method according to the present invention, it is possible to determine whether the cause of product failure is due to the installation environment of the product, or whether it is not the installation environment but is common to products of the same type as the product. It is possible to obtain information that can support

1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of an environment measurement system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; FIG. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure which shows the structure of the illuminating device which is an example of the target product of the environment measurement system based on Embodiment 1 of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a front view of the outdoor unit of the air conditioning apparatus which is an example of the target product of the environment measurement system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. Fig. 2 is a partial perspective view of the front side of the fan guard of the outdoor unit according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; Fig. 2 is a partial perspective view of the back side of the fan guard of the outdoor unit according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a perspective view of the ventilator which is an example of the target product of the environmental measurement system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a front view of the state which closed the cover of the control panel which is an example of the target product of the environment measurement system which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of the control panel according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention with its cover opened; 1 is a flowchart of an environment measurement method according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention; FIG.

Embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each figure, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions are appropriately simplified or omitted. The present invention is not limited to the following embodiments, and can be modified in various ways without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Embodiment 1.
1 to 9 relate to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the environment measurement system. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of a lighting device, which is an example of the target product of the environment measurement system. FIG. 3 is a front view of an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, which is an example of target products of the environment measurement system. FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view of the front side of the fan guard of the outdoor unit. FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view of the back side of the fan guard of the outdoor unit. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a ventilator, which is an example of the target product of the environmental measurement system. FIG. 7 is a front view of a control panel, which is an example of the target product of the environment measurement system, with the cover closed. FIG. 8 is a front view of the control panel with the lid open. And FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the environmental measurement method.

An environment measurement system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention measures the installation environment of electrical appliances. As shown in FIG. 1, a collection area 100 is set in a product 1 whose installation environment is to be measured by the environment measurement system. A sampling area 100 is set at a portion of the product 1 that is exposed to the outside air. The sampling area 100 is predetermined at the same location on the product 1 for the same type of product 1 .

Next, a specific example of the collection area 100 set for each type of product 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 8. FIG. First, FIG. 2 shows an example in which the product 1 is a lighting device 10 . The illumination device 10 is specifically an LED projector, for example. The illumination device 10 includes a light source section 11 and a power supply section 12 . The light source unit 11 is provided with a light source (not shown), an LED (light emitting diode) in this example, a reflector, and the like. The power supply unit 12 includes a power supply circuit (not shown) for supplying power to the light source unit 11 .

The power supply unit 12 is housed inside the power supply cover 13 . The power supply cover 13 has, for example, a rectangular parallelepiped box shape with an open bottom side. The bottom side of the power supply cover 13 is fixed to the top surface of the light source section 11 with the packing 14 interposed therebetween. A ventilation filter 15 is attached to the power supply cover 13 . A cable gland 16 is also attached to the power supply cover 13 . The cable gland 16 fixes the power cable to the power cover 13 . Also, the cable gland 16 prevents foreign matter from entering the power supply cover 13 through the power supply cable inlet.

The collection area 100 is arranged on the side surface of the power supply cover 13 . As described above, the light source section 11 is located below the power supply cover 13 . Therefore, when the illumination device 10 is suspended at a high place, the collection area 100 is hidden behind the light source unit 11 and is not easily visible. Therefore, it is possible to make the collection area 100 inconspicuous while being exposed to the outside air. In addition, it is possible to prevent accidental contact with the collection area 100 .

Also, the packing 14, ventilation filter 15, and cable gland 16 are parts that are easily attacked by corrosive gas components in the installation environment. By arranging the sampling area 100 in the vicinity of parts that are easily attacked by these corrosive gas components, it is possible to determine whether or not the corrosive gas components are affecting the cause of the abnormality when an abnormality occurs in these parts. can be easily determined. Moreover, if it is the side surface of the power supply cover 13, the function of the power supply cover 13, such as heat dissipation, will not be affected.

Next, FIGS. 3 to 5 show examples in which the product 1 is an outdoor unit 20 of an air conditioner. As shown in FIG. 3 , the outdoor unit 20 includes an outdoor unit housing 21 , an outdoor unit fan 23 and a fan guard 24 . A service panel 22 is detachably attached to the side surface of the outdoor unit housing 21 . The outdoor unit fan 23 is housed at the upper end inside the outdoor unit housing 21 . A fan guard 24 is detachably attached to the upper side of the upper surface of the outdoor unit housing 21 . The fan guard 24 covers the outdoor unit fan 23 from above. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the fan guard 24 is formed with ventilation holes 25 . Therefore, the inside and the outside of the fan guard 24 communicate through the ventilation holes 25 .

Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the collection area 100 is arranged on the inner surface of the fan guard 24 . As described above, the inside and outside of the fan guard 24 communicate through the ventilation holes 25 . Therefore, the inner surface of the fan guard 24 is exposed to the outside air. Therefore, it is possible to make the collection area 100 inconspicuous while being exposed to the outside air. In addition, it is possible to prevent accidental contact with the collection area 100 . In addition, since the outdoor unit 20 is installed outdoors, by arranging the sampling area 100 on the inner surface of the fan guard 24, it is possible to reduce the influence of wind and rain on the sampling of the deposits.

Next, FIG. 6 shows an example in which the product 1 is a ventilator 30. As shown in FIG. The ventilator 30 is specifically, for example, a ceiling cassette type ventilator installed on the ceiling. The ventilator 30 includes a ventilator housing 31 . The ventilator housing 31 has, for example, a rectangular parallelepiped shape. A ventilation port 32 is formed in the lower surface of the ventilation device housing 31, that is, the surface exposed to the ceiling when installed. One end surface of the ventilator housing 31 is provided with an air supply pipe connection portion 33 . An exhaust pipe connection portion 34 is provided on the other end face of the ventilation device housing 31 .

The sampling area 100 is arranged on the side surface of the ventilation device housing 31 . The ventilation device housing 31 is arranged in the ceiling space except for the lower surface where the ventilation port 32 is formed. That is, the side surface of the ventilation device housing 31 is arranged in the ceiling. Therefore, it is possible to make the collection area 100 inconspicuous while being exposed to the outside air. In addition, it is possible to prevent accidental contact with the collection area 100 .

Finally, FIGS. 7 and 8 show an example in which the product 1 is the control panel 40. FIG. The control panel 40 has a box 41 and a lid 42 . The box 41 has, for example, a rectangular parallelepiped box shape with an open front side. As shown in FIG. 8 , various devices 43 are accommodated inside the box 41 . Wiring 44 is connected to the device 43 housed in the box 41 . The wiring 44 leads to the outside of the control panel 40 . An opening 45 is formed in, for example, the upper surface of the box 41 . The opening 45 is an opening for drawing out the wiring 44 from the inside of the box 41 to the outside, or for drawing the wiring 44 from the outside to the inside of the box 41 . Therefore, the wiring 44 is passed through the inside of the opening 45 . The lid 42 is attached to the box 41 so that the front surface of the box 41 can be opened and closed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the collection area 100 is arranged on the inner surface of the lid 42 . Since the opening 45 is formed in the box 41, the inside of the box 41 communicates with the outside through the opening 45 even when the lid 42 is closed. Therefore, even when the lid 42 is closed, the inner surface of the lid 42 is exposed to the outside. That is, it is possible to make the collection area 100 inconspicuous while being exposed to the outside air. In addition, it is possible to prevent accidental contact with the collection area 100 .

It should be noted that the collection area 100 of the product 1 is preferably arranged so that the position of the collection area 100 can be visually determined. In order to make it possible to determine the position of the collection area 100 from its appearance, for example, it is conceivable to print or engrave the boundary line of the collection area 100 . Also, instead of the boundary lines, only the four corners of the collection area 100 may be indicated, the position of the collection area 100 may be indicated by an arrow, or characters may be displayed to indicate that the collection area 100 is there. Furthermore, the color of the collection area 100 may be different from the surroundings, or the collection area 100 may be recessed or protruded from the surroundings.

However, it is also possible to make it impossible to distinguish between the collection area 100 and other areas from the appearance. In this case, for example, the position of the sampling area 100 may be described in a work manual or the like. By doing so, the collecting operator can check the work manual or the like and collect the adhering matter from the collection area 100 .

Alternatively, the collection area 100 may be provided with a porous coating. By doing so, the porous coating film can capture more splashes of sea salt, oil smoke, etc., and corrosive gas components in the installation environment of the product 1 . In addition, by using a porous coating film covering the surface of the product 1, it is possible to prevent the product 1 from being corroded by corrosive gas components and the like trapped in the collection area 100. FIG. Specific examples of porous coating films that can be used include silicone rubber, epoxy resin, urethane resin, and acrylic resin. By using these resins or rubbers, it is possible to suppress peeling of the porous coating film due to corrosion by corrosive gases, etc., and to capture corrosive gases, etc. traces can be obtained. In particular, silicone rubber is suitable because it can be easily peeled off from the installation location during the coating film recovery operation for collecting adherents.

The environment measurement system according to this embodiment includes an analysis device 2 and a storage device 3, as shown in FIG. The analysis device 2 is a device that analyzes the deposits collected from the collection area 100 set on the product 1 as described above. When collecting the deposits from the collection area 100, for example, the inside of the collection area 100 is wiped a predetermined number of times with a clean cloth or the like. Moreover, when the collection area 100 is provided with the above-described porous coating film, the product 1 may be collected by peeling off the porous coating film.

The analyzer 2 performs one or both of qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis on the sampled deposits. Well-known analysis methods can be used for qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis at this time. In the analysis, first, the cloth or porous coating film used for collection is subjected to pretreatment such as extraction of deposits by a wet method. Then, qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis are performed using, for example, ion chromatograph analysis, gas chromatograph analysis, fluorescent X-ray analysis, and the like.

The storage device 3 stores and accumulates data of analysis results of the analysis device 2 . At this time, the storage device 3 stores the analysis result data for each product 1 of the same type.

The environment measurement method implemented in the environment measurement system configured as described above is shown in the flow chart of FIG. That is, first, in step S1, a collection step is performed. The collecting step is a step of collecting the adhering matter from a collecting area 100 set at a portion of the product 1 exposed to the outside air. At this time, the sampling area 100 is predetermined at the same location on the product 1 for the product 1 of the same type. After step S1, the process proceeds to step S2.

In step S2, an analysis step is performed. The analysis step is a step of performing one or both of qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis of the deposit sampled in step S1 by the analyzer 2 . After step S2, the process proceeds to step S3.

In step S3, a result accumulation step is performed. The result accumulating step is a step of storing and accumulating the data of the analysis result of step S2 in the storage device 3 for each product of the same type. When the processing of step S3 is completed, a series of processing ends.

As described above, the environmental measurement method according to this embodiment includes a collection process, an analysis process, and a result accumulation process. The collecting step is a step of collecting the adhering matter from a collecting area 100 set at a portion of the product 1 exposed to the outside air. At this time, the sampling area 100 is predetermined at the same location on the product 1 for the product 1 of the same type. The analysis step is a step of performing one or both of qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis of the deposits collected in the collection step with the analyzer 2 . The result accumulation step is a step of storing and accumulating the data of the analysis result of the analysis step in the storage device 3 for each product of the same type.

According to the environment measurement system and environment measurement method configured as described above, the storage device 3 stores qualitative and quantitative analysis data of sea salt, corrosive gas, soot, etc. present in the installation environment of the product 1. is accumulated. At this time, the analysis data is compiled for each product 1 of the same type, and the samples that form the basis of the analysis are collected at the same location in the product 1 of the same type. Therefore, in the storage device 3, environment measurement data are accumulated under the same conditions other than the installation environment. Therefore, when a product 1 fails, etc., by referring to the data stored in the storage device 3, it is possible to support appropriate evaluation of the influence of the installation environment on the product 1 of the same type. It is possible to support determination as to whether the factor is due to the installation environment of the product 1 or is common to the products 1 of the same type as the product 1 rather than the installation environment.

In addition to the analysis result data, the storage device 3 may store the installation date and failure history of each product 1 together. The failure history includes information such as the date of occurrence of the failure and details of the failure. By doing so, it is possible to provide information that makes it easier to determine the relationship between the installation environment and the failure.

1 Product 2 Analyzer 3 Storage Device 10 Lighting Device 11 Light Source Part 12 Power Supply Part 13 Power Supply Cover 14 Packing 15 Ventilation Filter 16 Cable Ground 20 Outdoor Unit 21 Outdoor Unit Case 22 Service Panel 23 Outdoor Unit Fan 24 Fan Guard 25 Ventilation Hole 30 Ventilator 31 Ventilator housing 32 Ventilation port 33 Air supply pipe connection 34 Exhaust pipe connection 40 Control panel 41 Box 42 Lid 43 Equipment 44 Wiring 45 Opening 100 Sampling area

Claims (5)

A collecting step of collecting deposits from a collection area set at a portion of the product exposed to the outside air;
an analysis step of performing one or both of qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis of the deposits collected in the collecting step;
a result accumulation step of storing and accumulating data of the analysis result of the analysis step in a storage device for each product of the same type;
The collection area is predetermined for the same type of product at the same location on the product and comprises a porous coating;
The environment measurement method further comprising the step of storing the installation date and failure history for each of the products in the storage device. The product is a lighting device having a light source and a power supply for supplying power to the light source,
2. The environment measurement method according to claim 1 , wherein the collection area is arranged on a side surface of a power supply cover housing the power supply unit. The product is an outdoor unit of an air conditioner having a fan and a fan guard formed with ventilation holes and covering the fan from above,
2. The environmental measurement method of claim 1 , wherein the collection area is located on an inner surface of the fan guard. The product is a ventilator,
2. The environment measurement method according to claim 1 , wherein the sampling area is arranged on a side surface of the housing of the ventilation device. The product is a control panel having a box body in which a device is housed and an opening through which wires connected to the device are passed, and a lid for opening and closing the box body,
2. The environment measurement method according to claim 1 , wherein the sampling area is arranged on the inner surface of the lid.

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