WO2019172425A1 - Air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

In this air conditioner (10), at least one compressor module (40a) and at least one heat-source-side heat exchanger module (50) are set apart from each other and connected via piping, the at least one compressor module (40a) and at least one heat-source-side heat exchanger module (50) being combined with a use-side heat exchanger module (21) to constitute part of a refrigerant cycle. The heat-source-side heat exchanger module (50) is selected from any one or any combination of a first-type heat exchanger module (50a) from which air is blown out upward, a second-type heat exchanger module (50b) from which air is blown out laterally, and a third-type heat exchanger module (50c) from which air is blown out in an oblique direction. Such a configuration makes it possible to implement an air conditioner (10) having an optimal configuration according to the design specifications of a building.

Description

Air conditioner

Related to air conditioner.

An air conditioner in which an outdoor unit is divided into a compressor unit and a heat exchanger unit has been studied (for example, Patent Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-170034)).

In recent years, due to the appearance of the building or the surrounding environment, there are diversifying requirements for the installation location of equipment to be installed in the building. In addition, the load on the indoor side may increase after delivery, or the environment around the place where the outdoor unit is installed may change. In this case, the capacity is insufficient, and it is necessary to add new equipment.

In the air conditioner of the first aspect, at least one compressor module and at least one heat source side heat exchanger module are separated from each other and connected via a pipe, and are combined with the use side heat exchanger module. To constitute a refrigerant cycle. In addition, the heat source side heat exchanger module is a first type heat exchanger module in which air is blown upward, a second type heat exchanger module in which air is blown sideways, and air is blown in an oblique direction. Selected from any one or any combination of the third type heat exchanger modules. With such a configuration, an air conditioner having an optimal configuration can be introduced according to the design specifications of the building. Further, by using a plurality of heat source side heat exchanger modules, the power consumption of the compressor module can be reduced when realizing the same air conditioning capacity as compared to the case where only one is connected. In addition, the maximum capacity of the compressor module can be improved.

The air conditioner according to the second aspect is the air conditioner according to the first aspect, and includes a plurality of heat source side heat exchanger modules and includes at least different types of heat exchanger modules. In situations where it is preferable to use multiple types of heat exchanger modules, an air conditioner with an optimal configuration can be introduced.

An air conditioner according to a third aspect is the air conditioner according to the first aspect or the second aspect, and a plurality of heat source side heat exchanger modules are connected to one compressor module via a pipe. . With such a configuration, the heat exchange performance can be optimized according to the installation location.

The air conditioner of the fourth aspect is the air conditioner of the first to third aspects, and a plurality of compressor modules exist in one refrigerant cycle. With such a configuration, the heat exchange performance can be optimized according to the installation location.

An air conditioner according to a fifth aspect is the air conditioner according to the first to fourth aspects, wherein at least one compressor module is a first for controlling each device constituting one or more refrigerant cycles. It has a control part. The module other than the compressor module having the first control unit has a second control for controlling components in the module other than the compressor module having the first control unit according to the control information via the first control unit. Parts are provided. With such a configuration, each module can be centrally controlled using the first control unit.

The air conditioner of the sixth aspect is the air conditioner of the fifth aspect, and the control information includes a control target value to be controlled that is set for each component device in the module. Further, the second control unit determines the control value of the control target so as to realize the control target value for the predetermined control target, and controls the control target. With such a configuration, efficient centralized control can be realized via the first control unit.

The air conditioner of the seventh aspect is the air conditioner of the sixth aspect, and the heat source side heat exchanger module has at least a temperature sensor, a fan, and an expansion mechanism. And a 2nd control part controls the rotation speed of a fan and the opening degree of an expansion mechanism based on the detection information and control target value of a temperature sensor. With such a configuration, the communication amount between the compressor module and the heat source side heat exchanger module can be reduced.

An air conditioner according to an eighth aspect is the air conditioner according to the first to sixth aspects, wherein the heat source side heat exchanger module stores a control target value for a control target in the heat source side heat exchanger module. Has a part. The heat source side heat exchanger module includes a third control unit that determines a control value of the control target so as to realize a control target value for a predetermined control target, and controls the control target. Yes. With such a configuration, efficient distributed control can be realized as the entire air conditioner.

The air conditioner according to the ninth aspect is the air conditioner according to the eighth aspect, and the heat source side heat exchanger module has at least a temperature sensor, a fan, and an expansion mechanism. And a 3rd control part controls the rotation speed of a fan and the opening degree of an expansion mechanism based on the detection information and control target value of a temperature sensor. With such a configuration, the third control unit controls the fan speed and the opening degree of the expansion mechanism independently of the first control unit.

The air conditioner according to the tenth aspect is the air conditioner according to the first aspect to the ninth aspect, and is provided with a connection port through which the heat source side heat exchanger module is detachably connected. With such a configuration, the heat source side heat exchanger module can be arranged at an optimum place.

It is a mimetic diagram for explaining the concept of air harmony device 10 concerning a 1st embodiment. It is a mimetic diagram showing an example of a refrigerant cycle of air harmony device 10 concerning the embodiment. It is a mimetic diagram showing a control system of heat source side unit 30 concerning the embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the external appearance of the compressor module which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the specific form of the heat-source side exchange module 50 which concerns on the embodiment. (First type) It is a figure which shows an example of the specific form of the heat-source side exchange module 50 which concerns on the embodiment. (Second type) It is a figure which shows an example of the specific form of the heat-source side exchange module 50 which concerns on the embodiment. (Third type) It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the air conditioning apparatus for a comparison. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the introduction form of the air conditioning apparatus 10 which concerns on the embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the introduction form of the air conditioning apparatus 10 which concerns on the embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the introduction form of the air conditioning apparatus 10 which concerns on the embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the specific example of the refrigerant cycle of the air conditioning apparatus 10 which concerns on modification 1B, 1C. It is a schematic diagram which shows the system configuration | structure of the air conditioning apparatus 10 which concerns on modification 1D. It is a schematic diagram which shows the control system of the heat-source side unit 30S which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows the system configuration | structure of the air conditioning apparatus 10S which concerns on the modification 2.

<First Embodiment>
(1) Overall Configuration FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining the concept of an air conditioner 10 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the refrigerant cycle 15 of the air-conditioning apparatus 10 according to the embodiment.

In the following description, when a common description is given to a plurality of devices having similar functions, the same reference numerals are used for description. In addition, when a single device is distinguished from a plurality of devices having the same function, a description will be given with a lower case letter suffix.

In the air conditioner 10, the use side unit 20 and the heat source side unit 30 are combined to form a refrigerant cycle 15.

The usage side unit 20 includes at least a usage side heat exchanger module 21. The use side heat exchanger module 21 has at least a heat exchanger and a fan, and performs heat exchange with air in a predetermined space R. And the utilization side unit 20 sends out the heat-exchanged air to the space R as conditioned air directly from the utilization side heat exchanger module 21 or via another module. Here, the refrigerant cycle 15 is provided with a use side shutoff valve 25 (connection port) to which the use side heat exchanger module 21 is detachably connected.
In the heat source side unit 30, at least one compressor module 40 and at least one heat source side heat exchanger module 50 are separated from each other and connected via a heat source side pipe 33. The heat source unit 30 is installed outside the space R for sending conditioned air. Further, the heat source side pipe 33 is provided with a heat source side shut-off valve 35 (connection port) to which the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 is detachably connected.

(2) Details of Heat Source Side Unit FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a control system of the heat source side unit 30 according to the embodiment.

In the heat source side unit 30, the casing of the compressor module 40 and the casing of the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 are configured by different members. Thereby, the compressor module 40 and the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 can be installed separately.

(2-1) Compressor Module The compressor module 40 includes at least a compressor 46. For example, the compressor module has a rectangular parallelepiped casing 45 as shown in FIG. 4, and stores the compressor 46, the four-way switching valve 47, and the like therein. When a plurality of compressor modules 40 are connected, at least one compressor module 40 a includes the first control unit 41.

The first control unit 41 controls each device constituting the refrigerant cycle 15. That is, the 1st control part 41 controls not only the compressor module 40a which has the 1st control part 41, but the other compressor module 40b and the heat source side heat exchanger module 50. FIG. Specifically, the 1st control part 41 controls the component apparatus of the modules 40b and 50 which have the 2nd control parts 42 and 52 by transmitting control information to the 2nd control parts 42 and 52 mentioned later. Further, the “control information” includes a control target value of a control target (for example, the number of fan rotations) set for each component device (for example, a fan) in each module.

In the air conditioner 10, it is sufficient that at least one compressor module 40a having the first control unit 41 exists. Therefore, the other compressor module 40b which does not have the 1st control part 41 may exist, and does not need to exist.

When the air conditioning apparatus 10 includes the compressor module 40b that does not include the first control unit 41, the compressor module 40b includes the second control unit 42. The 2nd control part 42 controls the component apparatus of the compressor module 40b according to the control information which passed through the 1st control part 41 of the compressor module 40a.

(2-2) Heat-source-side heat exchanger module The heat-source-side heat exchanger module 50 includes at least a heat exchanger 56, a fan 57, a temperature sensor 58, and an expansion mechanism 59 as components, and controls these components. 2nd control part 52 (refer FIG.2, 3). In the present embodiment, the “expansion mechanism” refers to one that can depressurize the refrigerant, and examples thereof include an expansion valve and a capillary tube.

The second controller 52 controls the components in the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 according to the control information via the first controller 41 of the compressor module 40. That is, the second control unit 52 controls the control target based on the control information transmitted from the first control unit 41 as needed. Further, the second control unit 52 determines the control value of the control target so as to realize the control target value for the predetermined control target, and controls the control target. That is, the second control unit 52 can control the control target independently of the first control unit 41 after obtaining the control target value once.

For example, control may be set for the rotational speed of the fan 57 and the opening of the expansion mechanism 59 as a predetermined control target for the fan 57 and the expansion mechanism 59 which are constituent devices. In this case, the second control unit 52 controls the rotation speed of the fan 57 and the opening degree of the expansion mechanism 59 based on the detection information of the temperature sensor 58 and the control target value. That is, after acquiring the control target value once, the second control unit 52 controls the rotational speed of the fan 57 and the opening degree of the expansion mechanism 59 independently of the first control unit 41.

As specific forms of the heat source side exchanger module 50, a first type heat exchanger module 50s (FIG. 5) in which air is blown upward, and a second type heat exchanger module 50t in which air is blown sideways. (FIGS. 6A to 6C), and a third type heat exchanger module 50u (FIG. 7) in which air is blown in an oblique direction. In the present embodiment, the heat source side exchanger module 50 is selected from any one of these first type to third type heat exchanger modules 50s, 50t, 50u, or any combination. In the present embodiment, a plurality of heat source side heat exchanger modules 50 are connected to one compressor module 40 via the heat source side piping 33. The second type heat exchanger module 50t can be further selected from a plurality of configurations 50t1, 50t2, and 50t3 according to the arrangement of the fans.

(3) Features (3-1)
As described above, the air conditioner 10 according to the present embodiment can be installed by dividing the heat source side unit 30 into a plurality of modules 40 and 50, and thus is optimal according to the appearance and configuration of the building. The air conditioner 10 can be introduced. In particular, the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 includes a first type heat exchanger module 50s in which air is blown upward, a second type heat exchanger module 50t in which air is blown sideways, and a third type. Since any one or any combination of the heat exchanger modules 50u can be selected, the air conditioner 10 having an optimal configuration can be introduced according to the design specifications of the building.

For example, depending on the design specifications of the building, it may be required to arrange the heat source unit 30 on the evacuation floor. In such a case, if it is the air conditioning apparatus 10 which concerns on this embodiment, an installation area may be able to be reduced by arrange | positioning the compressor module 40 and the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 separately. . That is, when the heat source side unit 30X of the type in which the compressor module and the heat source side heat exchanger module are not separated (integrated) and blows air upward is installed in FIG. As shown, a guide member 70X for guiding the wind blown upward is required. Therefore, it is often difficult to reduce the installation area. On the other hand, if it is the air conditioning apparatus 10 which concerns on this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, it can reduce an installation area by utilizing the 2nd type (side blowing type) heat exchanger module 50t. There are cases where it is possible.

For example, in the air conditioner according to the present embodiment, the short circuit may be prevented by arranging the compressor module 40 and the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 separately. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, by arranging the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 in a well-ventilated place on the wall surface of the building, the heat-exchanged air immediately circulates to the heat source side heat exchanger module 50. For example, in the case of the air conditioner 10 according to the present embodiment, the compressor module 40 and the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 are separated and arranged to reduce noise. May be realized. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, by installing the compressor module 40 in the machine room of a building, the noise source compressor module 50 can be kept away from the space used by many people, thereby reducing noise. .

(3-2)
Further, in the air conditioner 10 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of heat source side heat exchanger modules 50s and 50t are connected to one compressor module 40 via piping (see FIG. 2). With such a configuration, the heat exchange performance can be optimized according to the installation location.

(3-3)
Moreover, the air conditioning apparatus 10 which concerns on this embodiment has the 1st control part 41 for at least 1 compressor module 40a to control each apparatus which comprises the refrigerant cycle 15. FIG. Further, the modules 40b and 50 other than the compressor module 40a having the first control unit 41 are provided with a second control unit 42 that controls the components in the modules 40b and 50 according to the control information via the first control unit 41. , 52 are provided. With such a configuration, the modules 40b and 50 can be controlled using the first controller 41.

Also, the control information includes a control target value for the control target in the module. And the 2nd control part 52 of the heat source side heat exchanger modules 50 other than the compressor module 40a which has the 1st control part 41 controls a control object so that a control target value may be realized to a predetermined control object. The value is determined and the control target is controlled. With such a configuration, the second control unit 52 can control the control target independently of the first control unit 41 after acquiring the control target value once. Therefore, efficient centralized control is realizable as the air conditioning apparatus 10 whole.

(3-4)
In the air conditioner 10 according to the present embodiment, the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 includes at least a temperature sensor 58, a fan 57, and an expansion mechanism 59.

And the 2nd control part 52 controls the rotation speed of the fan 57 and the opening degree of the expansion mechanism 59 based on the detection information of the temperature sensor 58, and a control target value. With such a configuration, the second control unit 52 controls the rotational speed of the fan 57 and the opening degree of the expansion mechanism 59 independently of the first control unit 41 after obtaining the control target value once. Thereby, the communication amount between the compressor module 40 and the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 can be reduced.

(3-5)
Moreover, the air conditioning apparatus 10 which concerns on this embodiment is provided with the heat source side shut-off valve 35 (connection port) to which the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 is detachably connected to the heat source side piping 33. With such a configuration, the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 can be arranged at an optimal place.

(3-6)
Moreover, the air conditioning apparatus 10 which concerns on this embodiment is provided with the utilization side shut-off valve 25 (connection port) to which the utilization side heat exchanger module 21 is detachably connected to the refrigerant cycle. With such a configuration, the use-side heat exchanger module 21 can be arranged at an optimal place.

(3-7)
Further, when the capacity of the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 is insufficient due to an increase in the load on the use side heat exchanger module 21, the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 can be easily added after the initial installation. As a result, the installation space, construction time, equipment cost, etc. can be greatly reduced compared to when the load is supplemented by another system.

(3-8)
Further, when it is desired to suppress an increase in the maximum power of the building with an increase in the usage rate of the building, the power consumption can be reduced by adding the heat source side heat exchanger module 50. Thereby, an electricity bill can be reduced. In addition, by reducing the maximum power at peak load, it is possible to avoid the addition of power receiving equipment in the building. In addition, electricity charges can be reduced depending on the contract with the power company.

(3-9)
Further, when the environment of the installation location of the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 is changed, for example, when another heat source device is installed and an obstacle is installed at the outlet, the use side heat exchanger module 21 is installed. Insufficient capacity may occur, or the heat exchange efficiency may decrease due to a decrease in the air volume, and the power consumption of the compressor may increase. Furthermore, during the heating operation, the evaporation temperature of the heat exchanger in the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 is lowered and frost formation is likely to occur, which may result in insufficient heating capacity. In such a case, the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 is moved, the form of the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 is changed to avoid an obstacle, or the capacity of the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 is changed. The problem can be solved by such measures as increasing the size or adding the heat source side heat exchanger module 50.

(4) Modification (4-1) Modification 1A
The air conditioner 10 according to the present embodiment may include a plurality of heat source side heat exchanger modules 50 and include at least different types of heat exchanger modules. For example, at least one first type heat exchanger module 50s and at least one second type heat exchanger module 50t may be selected. Thereby, in a situation where it is preferable to use a plurality of types of heat exchanger modules 50s and 50t, the air conditioner 10 having an optimal configuration can be introduced.

(4-2) Modification 1B
As shown in FIG. 12, the air conditioner 10 according to the present embodiment may include a plurality of compressor modules 40 a and 40 b in one refrigerant cycle 15. With such a configuration, the heat exchange performance can be optimized according to the installation location.

(4-3) Modification 1C
As shown in FIG. 12, the air conditioner 10 according to the present embodiment can connect modules other than the compressor module 40 and the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 to the heat source side unit 30. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 12, an additional compressor module 40b, a switching valve module 60 having a four-way switching valve 47, and a long pipe correspondence module 61 having a heat exchanger and an expansion mechanism are connected.

(4-4) Modification 1D
The 1st control part 41 of the air conditioning apparatus 10 which concerns on this embodiment is all the components of the refrigerant cycle introduced into the some outdoor unit system 5a, 5b, 5c, and also the utilization side heat exchanger module 21 (indoor unit). May be transmitted to the management device 1 (also referred to herein as an intelligent P board). Thereby, the management apparatus 1 can manage the states of all the component devices. In FIG. 13, a line connecting each module means a signal line. In the system shown in FIG. 13, information is transmitted sequentially via modules. In addition, the management device 1 has operation control functions such as mode setting, operation / stop, temperature setting, wind direction setting, air volume setting, schedule setting, etc. of the use side heat exchanger module 21, and the use side heat exchanger module 21. It can be controlled collectively. The management device 1 can be connected to the Internet via a router, and can manage data and control operations at a distance.

Furthermore, by collecting and accumulating the operating state, it is possible to grasp whether the load on the use side heat exchanger module 21 is excessive or insufficient. If the capacity is insufficient for the load, install the heat source side heat exchanger module 50 by the method shown in (3-7), and install space, construction time, Cost reduction can be realized.

In addition, although the wording of “maximum 64 units” is shown in FIG. 13, this shows an example of the number of connected use side heat exchanger modules 21 (indoor units). This is merely an example, and the air conditioner 10 according to the present embodiment may include more usage-side heat exchanger modules 21.

Second Embodiment
(5) Details of Heat Source Side Unit FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing a control system of the heat source side unit 30S according to the second embodiment.

Hereinafter, the same parts as those already described are denoted by substantially the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted. In addition, in order to distinguish from other embodiment, the subscript S of a capital letter may be attached | subjected in this embodiment.

In the heat source side unit 30S according to the second embodiment, the heat source side heat exchanger module 50S further includes a third control unit 53 and a storage unit 54. The memory | storage part 54 memorize | stores the control target value with respect to the control object set for every component apparatus in the heat source side heat exchanger module 50S.

The third control unit 53 determines the control value of the control target so as to realize the control target value for the predetermined control target, and controls the control target. Here, unlike the second control unit 52, the third control unit 53 is capable of controlling a control target independently of the first control unit 41 after being activated once.

For example, as a predetermined control target, control may be set for the rotation speed of the fan 57 and the opening degree of the expansion mechanism 59. In this case, the third control unit 53 controls the rotational speed of the fan 57 and the opening degree of the expansion mechanism 59 based on the detection information of the temperature sensor 58 and the control target value.

(6) Features The air conditioner 10S according to the second embodiment changes a part of the configuration of the air conditioner 10 according to the first embodiment in addition to the configuration of the air conditioner 10 according to the first embodiment. The heat source side heat exchanger module 50 </ b> S includes the third control unit 53.

Therefore, when the air conditioning apparatus 10S according to the second embodiment includes all the configurations of the air conditioning apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment, the above-described features (3-1) to (3-6) and modifications (4-1) to (4-3) are applied as they are.

In the air conditioner 10S according to the second embodiment, the heat source side heat exchanger module 50S further includes the third control unit 53. Therefore, after the module 50S is activated, the third control unit 53 performs the first control. Control of component devices is executed independently of the unit 41. For example, the third control unit 53 independently controls the rotational speed of the fan 57 and the opening degree of the expansion mechanism 59 based on the detection information of the temperature sensor 58 and the control target value. With such a configuration, efficient distributed control can be realized as the entire air conditioner 10S.

(7) Modification 2
As shown in FIG. 15, in the air conditioner 10S according to the present embodiment, a plurality of refrigerant cycles introduced into the plurality of outdoor unit systems 5a, 5b, and 5c are mounted on one compressor module 40a. The one controlled by the control unit 41 may be used. In this case, the compressor modules 40 b and 40 c that do not have the first control unit 41 are provided with the second control unit 42 and are controlled based on the control information from the first control unit 41. Further, the heat source side heat exchanger module 50S is provided with a second control unit 52 and a third control unit 53. Thereby, the components of each heat source side heat exchanger module 50S are controlled by the second controller 52 based on the control information from the first controller 41, or the control information from the first controller 41 is It is independently controlled by the third control unit 53.

In FIG. 15, reference numerals 50Ss, 50St, and 50Su denote a first type heat exchanger module, a second type heat exchanger module, and a third type heat exchanger module according to the second embodiment, respectively. doing.

In addition, although the wording "maximum 64 installation" is shown in FIG. 15, this shows an example of the number of connected use side heat exchanger modules 21 (indoor units). This is merely an example, and the air conditioner 10 according to the present embodiment may include more usage-side heat exchanger modules 21.

<Other embodiments>
While the embodiments have been described above, it will be understood that various changes in form and details can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

That is, the present disclosure is not limited to the above embodiments as they are. The present disclosure can be embodied by modifying the components without departing from the scope of the disclosure in the implementation stage. Further, the present disclosure can form various disclosures by appropriately combining a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the respective embodiments. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, constituent elements may be appropriately combined in different embodiments.

1 management device 5a outdoor unit system 5b outdoor unit system 5c outdoor unit system 10 air conditioner 10S air conditioner 15 refrigerant cycle 20 utilization side unit 21 utilization side heat exchanger module 25 utilization side shutoff valve (connection port)
30 Heat source side unit 33 Heat source side piping 35 Heat source side shut-off valve (connection port)
40 Compressor module 40a Compressor module (having first control unit)
40b Compressor module (without first control unit)
40c Compressor module (without first control unit)
41 1st control part 42 2nd control part 45 Casing 46 Compressor 47 Four-way switching valve 50 Heat source side heat exchanger module 50S Heat source side heat exchanger module 50s 1st type heat exchanger module 50t 2nd type heat exchange Heater module 50u Third type heat exchanger module 50Ss First type heat exchanger module 50St Second type heat exchanger module 50Su Third type heat exchanger module 52 Second controller 53 Third controller 56 Heat Exchanger 57 Fan 58 Temperature sensor 59 Expansion mechanism

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-170034

Claims (10)

At least one compressor module (40) and at least one heat source side heat exchanger module (50) are separated from each other and connected via a pipe (33), and the utilization side heat exchanger module (21 ) To form a refrigerant cycle (15),
The heat source side heat exchanger module includes a first type heat exchanger module (50s, 50Ss) in which air is blown upward, and a second type heat exchanger module (50t, 50St) in which air is blown sideways. ) And a third type heat exchanger module (50u, 50Su) in which air is blown in an oblique direction, or any combination thereof, is selected from the air conditioner (10, 10S) ). An air conditioner including a plurality of the heat source side heat exchanger modules and including at least different types of heat exchanger modules.
The air conditioning apparatus according to claim 1. A plurality of the heat source side heat exchanger modules are connected to one of the compressor modules via a pipe,
The air conditioning apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. There are a plurality of the compressor modules in one refrigerant cycle.
The air conditioning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3. At least one of the compressor modules (40a) includes a first control unit (41) for controlling each device constituting one or more refrigerant cycles,
Second control in which a module other than the compressor module having the first control unit controls components in the module other than the compressor module having the first control unit according to control information via the first control unit. Part (42, 52),
The air conditioning apparatus of any one of Claim 1 to 4. The control information includes a control target value related to a control target set for each component device in the module,
A second control unit determines a control value of the control target so as to realize the control target value for a predetermined control target, and controls the control target;
The air conditioning apparatus according to claim 5. The heat source side heat exchanger module has at least a temperature sensor (58), a fan (57), and an expansion mechanism (59),
The second control unit controls the rotational speed of the fan and the opening of the expansion mechanism based on detection information of the temperature sensor and the control target value.
The air conditioning apparatus according to claim 6. The heat source side heat exchanger module (50S)
A storage unit (54) for storing a control target value for a control target in the heat source side heat exchanger module;
A third control unit (53) for determining a control value of the control target so as to realize the control target value for a predetermined control target, and performing control of the control target;
The air conditioner (10S) according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The heat source side heat exchanger module has at least a temperature sensor, a fan, and an expansion mechanism,
The third control unit controls the rotational speed of the fan and the opening of the expansion mechanism based on the detection information of the temperature sensor and the control target value;
The air conditioning apparatus according to claim 8. The pipe is provided with a connection port (35) to which the heat source side heat exchanger module is detachably connected,
The air conditioning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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