JP2015204658A - Battery monitoring device and battery monitoring method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a battery monitoring device in which, when a plurality of monitoring parts and a control part are annularly connected by a signal line, the number of monitoring parts capable of performing transmission/reception with the control part in one or another direction is calculated and the transmission/reception is continued with the monitoring part in the direction where more monitoring parts are included, and a battery monitoring method.SOLUTION: On the basis of a second detection signal received from another monitoring part 10-5 connected to a control part 3, the control part 3 calculates the number of monitoring parts 10 from the other monitoring part 10-5 to the monitoring part 10 where abnormality is detected. On the basis of a third detection signal received from one monitoring parts 10-1, the control part 3 calculates the number of monitoring parts 10 from the one monitoring part 10-1 to the monitoring part 10 where the abnormality is detected. The control part 3 then performs the transmission/reception with the monitoring part 10 relating to the number that is determined greater.

Description

  The present invention relates to a battery monitoring apparatus and a battery monitoring method for monitoring the state of each of a plurality of batteries.

  Battery packs installed in vehicles such as electric forklifts, hybrid vehicles, and electric vehicles stably supply a large amount of power to a load. It is known to use a plurality of them connected in parallel. Each of the battery modules includes various sensors that measure the state of the battery, and a plurality of monitoring units that monitor the state of the battery using the measurement results of the various sensors, in addition to the single battery or the assembled battery. Further, in the battery pack, a plurality of monitoring units and a control unit that acquires information indicating the state of the battery from the plurality of monitoring units are connected to be able to transmit and receive, and the control unit is configured to determine whether the battery is abnormal or each unit of the battery pack. Have control.

  In the battery pack, the plurality of monitoring units and the control unit may be connected in a ring shape by connecting the plurality of monitoring units and the control unit with signal lines. However, when connected in a ring shape, the control unit cannot communicate with all the monitoring units when there is an abnormality in the monitoring unit or the signal line or when the battery module or the battery is replaced.

  As a related technique, in a data communication system in which a plurality of nodes are connected by a daisy chain, when one link fails, two nodes connected to the link transmit data in the reverse direction. A technique for enabling communication with each other is known. See, for example, US Pat.

  Also, as a related technology, in a configuration in which two loops composed of transmission paths connecting multiple stations transmit data in opposite directions, the output port of the station is switched even if the transmission path is interrupted Thus, a technique for continuing communication between stations is known. See, for example, US Pat.

  As a related technique, there is known a technique for identifying which sensor unit has an open failure and which sensor unit has a sensor failure in each daisy chain connected sensor unit. See, for example, US Pat.

JP 2013-192265 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 05-347631 JP 2012-111370 A

  In the present invention, when a plurality of monitoring units and control units are circularly connected by a signal line, the number of monitoring units that can transmit and receive with the control unit in one or the other direction is obtained, It is an object of the present invention to provide a battery monitoring device and a battery monitoring method that continue transmission and reception with a monitoring unit.

According to the present embodiment, the battery monitoring device includes a plurality of monitoring units that monitor the state of the battery and a control unit, and the plurality of monitoring units and the control unit are annularly connected by a signal line. .
The control unit transmits a first detection signal to one monitoring unit connected to the control unit, and when there is an abnormality in the monitoring unit or the signal line, a second detection signal transmitted from the monitoring unit that has detected the abnormality Alternatively, the second detection signal that has been changed by each of the monitoring units that have received the second detection signal is received from the other monitoring unit connected to the control unit, and based on the second detection signal The number of monitoring units from one monitoring unit to the monitoring unit that detected the abnormality is obtained.

  In addition, when the control unit transmits the first detection signal to the other monitoring unit, if there is an abnormality in the monitoring unit or the signal line, the third detection signal transmitted from the monitoring unit that has detected the abnormality, or Each monitoring unit that has received the third detection signal receives a third detection signal having a predetermined change from one monitoring unit, and detects an abnormality from the other monitoring unit based on the third detection signal. The number of monitoring units up to the monitored unit is obtained.

  The control unit compares the number of monitoring units from the other monitoring unit to the monitoring unit that detected the abnormality and the number of monitoring units from one monitoring unit to the monitoring unit that detected the abnormality, and determined that the number is large. Send / receive to / from the monitoring unit related to the number.

  According to this embodiment, when a plurality of monitoring units and control units are circularly connected by a signal line, the number of monitoring units that can transmit to and receive from the control unit in one or the other direction is obtained. It is possible to continue transmission and reception with the monitoring unit in the direction where there are many.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a battery monitoring device. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a battery monitoring device having a plurality of abnormal locations. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a battery monitoring device having a plurality of abnormal locations. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an embodiment of the operation of the control unit of the battery monitoring device. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing one embodiment of the operation of the control unit of the battery monitoring device. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an embodiment of the operation of the monitoring unit of the battery monitoring device. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an embodiment of the operation of the monitoring unit of the battery monitoring device.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a battery monitoring device. A battery monitoring device 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a battery module 2 (2-1 to 2-5), a control unit 3, and a main relay 4. For example, the battery monitoring device 1 may be mounted on a vehicle such as an electric forklift, a hybrid vehicle, or an electric vehicle.

  Each of the battery modules 2 (2-1 to 2-5) is connected in parallel to each other via a power line and supplies power to the load 11 via the main relay 4. The number of battery modules 2 is not limited to five. The control unit 3 performs control (on / off) of switching the main relay 4. The main relay 4 is controlled to be switched (on / off) by the control unit 3 and cuts off a power line that supplies power from each of the batteries 5 of the battery module 2 (2-1 to 2-5) to the load 11.

The battery module 2 will be described.
Each of the battery modules 2 (2-1 to 2-5) includes a battery 5, a relay 6, a voltage detection unit 7, a current detection unit 8, a temperature detection unit 9, and a monitoring unit 10 (10-1 to 10-5). ing.

  The batteries 5 of the battery module 2 are connected in parallel to each other through power lines and supply power to the load 11 via the main relay 4. The battery 5 is a rechargeable battery, and for example, a lithium ion secondary battery or a nickel metal hydride battery can be considered. As the battery 5, for example, a single battery or an assembled battery in which a plurality of batteries are connected in series can be considered.

  The relay 6 is provided between the main relay 4 and the battery 5. When the main relay 4 is turned on while the relay 6 is turned on, power is supplied from the battery 5 to the load 11 via the power line. The voltage detector 7 detects the voltage of the battery 5 and may be a voltmeter, for example. The current detector 8 detects a current flowing from the battery 5 at the time of charging or discharging, for example, an ammeter can be considered. The temperature detector 9 detects the ambient temperature of the battery 5 and may be a thermistor, for example.

  The monitoring unit 10 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a multi-core CPU, a programmable device (FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), PLD (Programmable Logic Device, etc.)), and the program stored in the storage unit 12 Is read and executed by the CPU, multi-core CPU, programmable device, and the like, thereby realizing the function of the monitoring unit described later. In addition, each of the monitoring units 10 (10-1 to 10-5) performs control (switching on / off) of the relay 6. Each of the monitoring units 10 (10-1 to 10-5) is, for example, a monitoring ECU (Electronic Control Unit). Each of the monitoring units 10 (10-1 to 10-5) includes a storage unit 12, a detection unit 13, and a transmission / reception unit 14. The storage unit 12 is a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), or the like, and stores various information and various programs.

1. A case where the monitoring unit 10 or the signal line is normal will be described.
In order to determine whether each of the monitoring units 10 (10-1 to 10-5) or the signal line is normal, the detection unit 13 determines the direction from the control unit 3 to the monitoring unit 10-1 (one direction, A first detection signal (described later) transmitted in the order of the monitoring units 10-1 to 10-5 in a clockwise or clockwise direction as viewed on the drawing of FIG. 1 is received via the transmission / reception unit 14. Further, the detection unit 13 is arranged in the order of the monitoring units 10-5 to 10-1 in the direction from the control unit 3 to the monitoring unit 10-5 (the other direction, counterclockwise or counterclockwise when viewed in the drawing of FIG. 1). The first detection signal to be transmitted is received via the transmission / reception unit 14. Note that counterclockwise rotation may be in one direction and clockwise rotation in the other direction.

  Subsequently, when the detection unit 13 can normally receive the first detection signal, the monitoring unit 10 that has received the first detection signal is a monitoring unit from the monitoring unit 10 having the detection unit 13 to the control unit 3. 10 is detected to be normal, and a first detection signal is transmitted to the next monitoring unit 10 or control unit 3.

  If the first detection signal can be received in one direction (clockwise), the control unit 3 in the other direction (counterclockwise direction) is monitored from the monitoring unit 10 having the detection unit 13. Since the unit 10 and the signal line are all normal, the storage unit 12 stores information indicating that transmission / reception with the other direction is possible. When the first detection signal can be received in the other direction (counterclockwise), the control unit 3 and the monitoring unit 10 in one direction (clockwise direction) from the monitoring unit 10 having the detection unit 13. Since all the signal lines are normal, the storage unit 12 stores information indicating that transmission / reception with one direction is possible.

  In FIG. 1, when the first detection signal is transmitted from the control unit 3 in the direction of the monitoring unit 10-1 (one direction), the direction from the monitoring unit 10-1 to the monitoring unit 10-5 (one direction). ) In order, and the control unit 3 receives the first detection signal transmitted from the monitoring unit 10-5. Alternatively, when the first detection signal is transmitted from the control unit 3 in the direction of the monitoring unit 10-5 (the other direction), the first direction from the monitoring unit 10-5 to the monitoring unit 10-1 (the other direction). Are sequentially transmitted, and the control unit 3 receives the first detection signal transmitted from the monitoring unit 10-1.

  Here, the first detection signal is a signal obtained by transmitting a pulse in the predetermined period T only for the predetermined period t1 (t1 <T). That is, a pulse signal having a predetermined duty ratio is transmitted. However, the first detection signal is not limited to a pulse signal having a predetermined duty ratio, and a signal having a predetermined frequency (including a signal other than the pulse signal) may be transmitted. A signal having a predetermined waveform may be transmitted, or a signal having a predetermined voltage may be transmitted. Further, the first detection signal may be transmitted a plurality of times.

  As described above, when the control unit 3 can normally receive the first detection signal, the monitoring unit 10 (10-1 to 10-5) that has transmitted the first detection signal or the signal used for the transmission It can be determined that the line is normal. For example, in the case where the signal line is a harness having connectors at both ends, the signal line is in a state where there is no disconnection in the wire, and the connector of the harness is properly fitted to the connector of the monitoring unit 10 is there.

  The transmission of the first detection signal from the control unit 3 to the monitoring unit 10 may be first from the direction of the monitoring unit 10-1 (one direction), or the direction of the monitoring unit 10-5 (the other direction). Direction). Further, when the control unit 3 determines that the monitoring unit 10 (10-1 to 10-5) and the signal line are normal in one direction, the first detection signal is not transmitted in the other direction. May be. The same can be said for the reverse.

  In the above description, when the detection unit 13 receives the first detection signal transmitted from the control unit 3 or the monitoring unit 10 in the previous stage, and the monitoring unit 10 has no abnormality, the next monitoring unit 10 or the control unit 3 is used. However, the received first detection signal may be transmitted to the next monitoring unit 10 or the control unit 3 after a predetermined change. To change the first detection signal, for example, when the duty ratio of the received first detection signal is 4 (%), the duty ratio may be set to 8 (%). A signal obtained by changing a predetermined frequency to a predetermined frequency (such as a signal other than a pulse signal) may be transmitted, or a signal obtained by changing a predetermined waveform to a predetermined shape may be transmitted. Alternatively, a signal having a predetermined voltage may be transmitted.

2. A case where there is an abnormality in the monitoring unit 10 or the signal line will be described.
2-1. When the first detection signal or the second detection signal described later is transmitted in one direction (clockwise) from the control unit 3 or the monitoring unit 10 in the previous stage. When the detection unit 13 cannot receive the first detection signal or the second detection signal via the transmission / reception unit 14, the preceding monitoring unit that cannot transmit the first detection signal and the second detection signal to the detection unit 13 10 or the signal line to which the preceding monitoring unit 10 and its own monitoring unit 10 are connected is determined to be abnormal.

  Here, the case where reception is not possible is, for example, the case where the first detection signal or the second detection signal cannot be received even after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the signal line is abnormal means, for example, a state where the wire is broken or a state where the connector is disconnected.

  Further, when the monitoring unit 10 cannot receive the first detection signal or the second detection signal in one direction (clockwise), the other direction (counterclockwise direction) from the monitoring unit 10 having the detection unit 13. Since there is an abnormality in the control unit 3, the monitoring unit 10, or the signal line in the storage unit 12, it is stored in the storage unit 12 that it is not in a state where transmission / reception with the other direction is possible.

  Here, the second detection signal is a signal different from the first detection signal, and the first detection signal is transmitted from the control unit 3 to one monitoring unit 10-1 connected to the control unit 3 ( In the case of transmission in one direction), the monitoring unit 10 (10-1 to 10-5) or the detection unit 13 of the monitoring unit 10 that has detected an abnormality in the signal line is connected via the transmission / reception unit 14 The signal to be transmitted to the monitoring unit 10 or the control unit 3 in the direction of. For example, if the monitoring unit 10-3 detects an abnormality, the monitoring unit 10-4 is assumed to be abnormal in the signal line connecting the monitoring unit 10-2 or the monitoring unit 10-2 and the monitoring unit 10-3. A second detection signal is transmitted to.

B. When the detection unit 13 receives the second detection signal via the transmission / reception unit 14, the detection unit 13 detects that there is an abnormality in the direction of the control unit 3 (the other direction) from the monitoring unit 10 having the detection unit 13.
Further, when the monitoring unit 10 receives the second detection signal in one direction (clockwise), the control unit 3 in the other direction (counterclockwise direction) from the monitoring unit 10 having the detection unit 13; Since there is an abnormal part somewhere in the monitoring unit 10 and the signal line, it is stored in the storage unit 12 that it is not in a state where transmission / reception with the other direction is possible.

2-2. When the first detection signal or a third detection signal described later is transmitted from the control unit 3 or the monitoring unit 10 in the other direction (counterclockwise). When the detection unit 13 cannot receive the first detection signal or the third detection signal via the transmission / reception unit 14, the preceding monitoring unit that cannot transmit the first detection signal and the third detection signal to the detection unit 13 10 or the signal line to which the preceding monitoring unit 10 and its own monitoring unit 10 are connected is determined to be abnormal.

  Further, when the monitoring unit 10 cannot receive the first detection signal or the third detection signal in the other direction (counterclockwise), one direction (clockwise direction) from the monitoring unit 10 having the detection unit 13. Since there is an abnormality in the control unit 3, the monitoring unit 10, or the signal line in the storage unit 12, it is stored in the storage unit 12 that the transmission / reception in one direction is not possible.

  Here, the third detection signal is a signal different from the first detection signal, and the first detection signal is transmitted from the control unit 3 to the other monitoring unit 10-5 connected to the control unit 3 ( The detection unit 13 of the monitoring unit 10 that has detected that there is an abnormality in the monitoring unit 10 (10-1 to 10-5) or the signal line in the other direction via the transmission / reception unit 14 The signal to be transmitted to the monitoring unit 10 or the control unit 3 in the direction of. For example, if the monitoring unit 10-2 detects an abnormality, it is assumed that there is an abnormality in the signal line connecting the monitoring unit 10-3 or the monitoring unit 10-3 and the monitoring unit 10-2. A third detection signal is transmitted to.

D. When the detection unit 13 receives the third detection signal via the transmission / reception unit 14, the detection unit 13 detects that there is an abnormality in the direction (one direction) of the control unit 3 from the monitoring unit 10 having the detection unit 13.
In addition, when the monitoring unit 10 receives the third detection signal in the other direction (counterclockwise), the control unit 3 in one direction (clockwise direction) from the monitoring unit 10 having the detection unit 13; Since there is an abnormality somewhere in the monitoring unit 10 and the signal line, it is stored in the storage unit 12 that transmission / reception with the other direction is not possible.

  The detection unit 13 that has received the second detection signal or the third detection signal transmitted from the preceding monitoring unit 10 changes the received second detection signal or third detection signal by a predetermined change. Then, the data is transmitted to the next monitoring unit 10 or the control unit 3 via the transmission / reception unit 14. The predetermined change can be considered to transmit a pulse in the predetermined period T only for the predetermined period t2 (t1 ≠ t2 <T). For example, when the duty ratio of the received second detection signal or the third detection signal is 54 (%), the duty ratio is changed by changing the received duty ratio by a predetermined amount (for example, 4 (%)). It can be considered to be 58 (%). However, the second detection signal or the third detection signal is not limited to a pulse signal having a predetermined duty ratio, and a signal having a predetermined frequency (such as a signal other than the pulse signal) may be transmitted. Alternatively, a waveform signal having a predetermined shape may be transmitted, or a signal having a predetermined voltage may be transmitted. Further, the second detection signal or the third detection signal may be transmitted a plurality of times.

3. Explain the case where there is one abnormal part. The identification of the abnormal part will be described by taking as an example a case where there is an abnormality in the signal line between the monitoring unit 10-2 and the monitoring unit 10-3. When the monitoring unit 10-4 receives the second detection signal having a duty ratio of 54 (%) from the monitoring unit 10-3 when the first detection signal is transmitted in one direction (clockwise), the monitoring unit From 10-2, it is detected that there is an abnormality in the direction of the control unit 3 (the other direction, the counterclockwise direction).

  When the monitoring unit 10-3 detects an abnormality, the monitoring unit 10-3 sends a second detection signal having a duty ratio of 54 (%) (= reference value 50 (%) + 4 (%)) to the monitoring unit 10-. 4 and the monitoring unit 10-4 transmits the second detection signal in which the duty ratio 54 (%) is changed to 58 (%) (= 54 (%) + 4 (%)) to the monitoring unit 10-5. Then, the monitoring unit 10-5 transmits the second detection signal in which the duty ratio 58 (%) is changed to 62 (%) (= 58 (%) + 4 (%)) to the control unit 3. As a result, the control unit 3 that has received the second detection signal having a duty ratio of 62 (%) can identify an abnormal location. That is, in this example, since the duty ratio of the received second detection signal is changed by 4 (%), the control unit 3 having received the duty ratio 62 (%) is (62 (%) − reference value 50 ( %)) / 4 (%) = 3, and the third monitoring unit 10-3 in the direction of the monitoring unit 10-5 (the other direction) counting from the monitoring unit 10-5 has detected an abnormality. And that there is an abnormality in the signal line connecting the monitoring unit 10-2 or the monitoring unit 10-2 and the monitoring unit 10-3.

  Next, when the first detection signal is transmitted in the other direction (counterclockwise), the monitoring unit 10-1 receives the second detection signal having a duty ratio of 54 (%) from the monitoring unit 10-2. Then, it is detected that there is an abnormality in the direction from the monitoring unit 10-2 to the control unit 3 (one direction, clockwise direction).

  When the first detection signal is transmitted in the other direction and the monitoring unit 10-2 detects an abnormality, the monitoring unit 10-2 has a duty ratio of 54 (%) (= reference value 50 (%) + 4. (%)) Is transmitted to the monitoring unit 10-1, and the monitoring unit 10-1 changes the duty ratio 54 (%) to 58 (%) (= 54 (%) + 4 (%)). The transmitted third detection signal is transmitted to the control unit 3. As a result, the control unit 3 that has received the third detection signal with the duty ratio of 58 (%) can identify the abnormal part. That is, in this example, since the duty ratio of the received third detection signal is changed by 4 (%), the control unit 3 that has received the duty ratio 58 (%) is (58 (%) − reference value 50 ( %)) / 4 (%) = 2 and the second monitoring unit 10-2 in the direction of the monitoring unit 10-1 (one direction) counted from the monitoring unit 10-1 detected an abnormality. And that there is an abnormality in the signal line connecting the monitoring unit 10-3 or the monitoring unit 10-2 and the monitoring unit 10-3.

  In addition, when the control unit 3 recognizes in advance the total number of connected monitoring units 10 (5 in this example), the monitoring unit 10-3 detects an abnormality based on the second detection signal, and the third Since the monitoring unit 10-2 detects an abnormality based on the detection signal, it is estimated that all the monitoring units 10 (10-1 to 10-5) are normal. Then, the monitoring unit 10-2 and the monitoring unit 10 It can be presumed that the signal line between -3 has a state where the wire is disconnected or a state where the connector is disconnected.

F. The switching of the input / output direction of the monitoring unit 10 will be described.
Item E. When there is an abnormality in the signal line between the monitoring unit 10-2 and the monitoring unit 10-3, the monitoring units 10-1 and 10-2 receive the first detection signal in one direction (clockwise). Since it was able to do, the control part 3 and the monitoring parts 10-1 and 10-2 switch an input / output direction to the direction which can be transmitted / received. For example, when the monitoring information of the monitoring units 10-1 and 10-2 is transmitted to the control unit 3, the transmission / reception unit 14 of the monitoring units 10-1 and 10-2 is monitored in the other direction (counterclockwise). Can be sent. At that time, the transmission / reception unit 17 of the control unit 3 can receive the monitoring information. When transmitting information from the control unit 3 to the monitoring units 10-1 and 10-2, the transmission / reception unit 14 of the monitoring units 10-1 and 10-2 receives the information in one direction (clockwise). It can be so. At that time, the transmission / reception unit 17 of the control unit 3 can transmit the information.

  In addition, since the monitoring units 10-3, 10-4, and 10-5 have received the first detection signal in the other direction (counterclockwise), the control unit 3 and the monitoring units 10-3 and 10-4. 10-5 switches the input / output direction to a direction in which transmission / reception is possible. For example, when transmitting the monitoring information of the monitoring units 10-3, 10-4, and 10-5 to the control unit 3, the transmission / reception unit 14 of the monitoring units 10-3, 10-4, and 10-5 is in one direction. Allow monitoring information to be sent (clockwise). At that time, the transmission / reception unit 17 of the control unit 3 can receive the monitoring information. When transmitting information from the control unit 3 to the monitoring units 10-3, 10-4, and 10-5, the transmission / reception units 14 of the monitoring units 10-3, 10-4, and 10-5 are connected in the other direction ( The information can be received counterclockwise. At that time, the transmission / reception unit 17 of the control unit 3 can transmit the information.

4). Explain the case where there are multiple abnormal parts. 2 and 3 are diagrams showing a battery monitoring apparatus having a plurality of abnormal locations. 2 and FIG. 3, the abnormal part (b1) of the signal line connecting the monitoring unit 10-2 and the monitoring unit 10-3 and the monitoring unit 10-4 and the monitoring unit 10-5 are connected. The abnormal part (b2) of the signal line to be shown is shown.

  First, when the first detection signal is transmitted in one direction, the monitoring unit 10-3 receives the first detection signal transmitted from the monitoring unit 10-2 by the abnormal portion (b1) of the signal line. Therefore, the monitoring unit 10-3 transmits a second detection signal having a duty ratio of 54 (%) (= reference value 50 (%) + 4 (%)) to the monitoring unit 10-4, and the monitoring unit 10-4 A second detection signal in which the duty ratio 54 (%) is changed to 58 (%) (= 54 (%) + 4 (%)) is transmitted to the monitoring unit 10-5. However, since the second detection signal transmitted from the monitoring unit 10-4 due to the abnormal portion (b2) of the signal line cannot be received by the monitoring unit 10-5, the monitoring unit 10-5 has a duty ratio of 54 (%). 2 detection signals are transmitted to the control unit 3. As a result, the control unit 3 that has received the second detection signal with the duty ratio of 54 (%) obtains (54 (%) − reference value 50 (%)) / 4 (%) = 1, and monitors 10 The first monitoring unit 10-5 counting from the monitoring unit 10-5 in the direction -5 (the other direction) has detected an abnormality, and monitoring with the monitoring unit 10-4 or the monitoring unit 10-4 It is possible to detect that there is an abnormality in the signal line connecting the unit 10-5.

  Next, when the first detection signal is transmitted in the other direction, the monitoring unit 10-4 transmits the first detection signal transmitted from the monitoring unit 10-5 by the abnormal portion (b2) of the signal line. Since it cannot be received, the monitoring unit 10-4 transmits a third detection signal having a duty ratio of 54 (%) (= reference value 50 (%) + 4 (%)) to the monitoring unit 10-3, and the monitoring unit 10-3 Transmits a third detection signal in which the duty ratio 54 (%) is changed to 58 (%) (= 54 (%) + 4 (%)) to the monitoring unit 10-2. However, since the monitoring unit 10-2 cannot receive the second detection signal transmitted from the monitoring unit 10-3 due to the abnormal portion (b1) of the signal line, the monitoring unit 10-2 has a duty ratio of 54 (%). 3 is transmitted to the monitoring unit 10-1, and the monitoring unit 10-1 changes the duty ratio 54 (%) to 58 (%) (= 54 (%) + 4 (%)). A signal is transmitted to the control unit 3. As a result, the control unit 3 that has received the third detection signal having the duty ratio of 58 (%) changes the duty ratio of the received third detection signal by 4 (%) in this example. The control unit 3 that has received (%) obtains (58 (%) − reference value 50 (%)) / 4 (%) = 2, and monitors the monitoring unit 10-1 in the direction (one direction). 10-2, the second monitoring unit 10-2 has detected an abnormality, and the monitoring unit 10-2 or the signal line connecting the monitoring unit 10-2 and the monitoring unit 10-3 has an abnormality. It can be detected.

  Further, since the monitoring unit 10-5 detects the abnormality by the second detection signal and the monitoring unit 10-2 detects the abnormality by the third detection signal, the monitoring unit 10-3 and the monitoring unit 10-4 Or the wire rod is disconnected between the signal line between the monitoring unit 10-2 and the monitoring unit 10-3 and the signal line between the monitoring unit 10-4 and the monitoring unit 10-5. It can be estimated that there is a state where the connector is disconnected or the connector is disconnected.

H. The switching of the input / output direction of the monitoring unit 10 will be described.
2 and 3, when there is an abnormality in the abnormal locations b1 and b2, the monitoring units 10-1 and 10-2 have received the first detection signal in one direction (clockwise). -1, 10-2 switches the input / output direction to the direction in which transmission and reception are possible. For example, when the monitoring information of the monitoring units 10-1 and 10-2 is transmitted to the control unit 3, the transmission / reception unit 14 of the monitoring units 10-1 and 10-2 is monitored in the other direction (counterclockwise). Can be sent. At that time, the transmission / reception unit 17 of the control unit 3 can receive the monitoring information. When transmitting information from the control unit 3 to the monitoring units 10-1 and 10-2, the transmission / reception unit 14 of the monitoring units 10-1 and 10-2 receives the information in one direction (clockwise). It can be so. At that time, the transmission / reception unit 17 of the control unit 3 can transmit the information.

  Further, since the monitoring unit 10-5 has received the first detection signal in the other direction (counterclockwise), the monitoring unit 10-5 switches the input / output direction to a direction in which transmission / reception is possible. For example, when transmitting the monitoring information of the monitoring unit 10-5 to the control unit 3, the transmission / reception unit 14 of the monitoring unit 10-5 can transmit the monitoring information in one direction (clockwise). At that time, the transmission / reception unit 17 of the control unit 3 can receive the monitoring information. When transmitting information from the control unit 3 to the monitoring unit 10-5, the transmission / reception unit 14 of the monitoring unit 10-5 is configured to receive the information in the other direction (counterclockwise). At that time, the transmission / reception unit 17 of the control unit 3 can transmit the information.

  As described above, when the plurality of monitoring units 10 (10-1 to 10-5) and the control unit 3 are annularly connected by the signal lines, the first detection signal, the second detection signal, and the third When the monitoring unit 10 that has received the detection signal uses the first detection signal, the second detection signal, and the third detection signal, the direction of one monitoring unit 10 connected to the control unit 3 or the other It can be detected that there is an abnormality in the direction of the monitoring unit 10.

The control unit 3 will be described.
The control unit 3 includes, for example, a CPU, a multi-core CPU, a programmable device, and the like, and will be described later when the CPU, the multi-core CPU, or a programmable device reads and executes the program stored in the storage unit 15. The function of the control unit 3 is realized. The control unit 3 is a battery ECU or the like. The control unit 3 includes a storage unit 15, a specification unit 16, and a transmission / reception unit 17. The storage unit 15 is, for example, a ROM or a RAM, and stores various information and various programs.

5. A case where the monitoring unit 10 or the signal line is normal will be described.
The specifying unit 16 of the control unit 3 transmits and receives the first detection signal to the one monitoring unit 10-1 connected to the control unit 3 or the other monitoring unit 10-5 connected to the control unit 3. To send through.

  When the first detection signal is transmitted from the control unit 3 to the monitoring unit 10-1 connected to one of the control units 3, the first detection signal transmitted from the monitoring unit 10-5 connected to the other of the control unit 3 When the specifying unit 16 receives the detection signal 1 through the transmission / reception unit 17, the control unit 3 determines that the monitoring unit 10 (10-1 to 10-5) and the signal line are normal.

  When the first detection signal is transmitted from the control unit 3 to the monitoring unit 10-5 connected to the other side of the control unit 3, the first detection signal is transmitted from the monitoring unit 10-1 connected to one side of the control unit 3. Even when the specifying unit 16 receives the first detection signal via the transmission / reception unit 17, the control unit 3 determines that the monitoring units 10-1 to 10-5 and the signal lines are normal.

  Further, when the control unit 3 determines that the monitoring unit 10 (10-1 to 10-5) and the signal line are normal in one direction, the first detection signal is not transmitted in the other direction. May be. The same can be said for the reverse. Note that the first detection signal may be transmitted a plurality of times.

6). A case where there is an abnormality in the monitoring unit 10 or the signal line will be described.
Based on the second detection signal received from the other monitoring unit 10-5 and the third detection signal received from one monitoring unit 10-1, the specifying unit 16 specifies an abnormal location.

  Based on the second detection signal and the third detection signal, the control unit 3 identifies an abnormal portion of the monitoring unit or the signal line. For example, the control unit 3 detects and detects a change in the second detection signal received from the other monitoring unit 10-5 and a change in the third detection signal received from the one monitoring unit 10-1. According to the change, the abnormal part of the monitoring unit or the signal line is specified.

  Moreover, the control part 3 calculates | requires the number of monitoring parts to the monitoring part which detected abnormality based on a 2nd detection signal and a 3rd detection signal. For example, the control unit 3 determines the number of monitoring units 10 from the other monitoring unit 10-5 to the monitoring unit 10 that detects an abnormality based on a change in the second detection signal received from the other monitoring unit 10-5. (Number A) and the number of monitoring units 10 from one monitoring unit 10-1 to the monitoring unit 10 that detects an abnormality based on the change in the third detection signal received from one monitoring unit 10-1 ( The number B) is obtained.

The control unit 3 compares the number A and the number B, and sets the input / output direction of the control unit 3 to perform transmission / reception with the monitoring unit 10 related to the number determined to be large.
7). A case where there is one abnormal part will be described. An example will be described in which there is a signal line abnormality between the monitoring unit 10-2 and the monitoring unit 10-3. If the monitoring unit 10-3 detects an abnormality when the first detection signal is transmitted in one direction, the control unit 3 receives a second duty ratio of 62 (%) from the monitoring unit 10-5. A detection signal is received. As a result, the control unit 3 that has received the second detection signal having the duty ratio of 62 (%) changes the duty ratio of the received second detection signal by 4 (%) in this example. When (%) is received, (62 (%) − reference value 50 (%)) / 4 (%) = 3 is obtained, and the monitoring unit 10-5 is directed in the direction of the monitoring unit 10-5 (the other direction). That the third monitoring unit 10-3 from the start has detected an abnormality, and that there is an abnormality in the signal line connecting the monitoring unit 10-2 or the monitoring unit 10-2 and the monitoring unit 10-3 Can be identified.

  Next, when the monitoring unit 10-2 detects an abnormality when the first detection signal is transmitted in the other direction, the control unit 3 receives a duty ratio of 58 (%) from the monitoring unit 10-1. A third detection signal is received. As a result, the control unit 3 that has received the third detection signal with the duty ratio of 58 (%) can identify the abnormal part. That is, in this example, since the duty ratio of the received third detection signal is changed by 4 (%), the control unit 3 that has received the duty ratio 58 (%) is (58 (%) − reference value 50 ( %)) / 4 (%) = 2 and the second monitoring unit 10-2 in the direction of the monitoring unit 10-1 (one direction) counted from the monitoring unit 10-1 detected an abnormality. In addition, it is possible to specify that there is an abnormal part in the signal line connecting the monitoring unit 10-3 or the monitoring unit 10-3 and the monitoring unit 10-2.

  In addition, when the control unit 3 recognizes in advance the total number of connected monitoring units 10 (5 in this example), the monitoring unit 10-3 detects an abnormality based on the second detection signal, and the third Since the monitoring unit 10-2 detects an abnormality based on the detection signal, it is estimated that all the monitoring units 10 (10-1 to 10-5) are normal. Then, the monitoring unit 10-2 and the monitoring unit 10 It can be specified that there is a state where the wire is disconnected or the connector is disconnected in the signal line between -3.

  Further, the control unit 3 detects the abnormality from the other monitoring unit 10-5 based on the change in the second detection signal of the duty ratio 62 (%) received from the other monitoring unit 10-5. Based on the number of monitoring units 10 up to 3 and the change in the third detection signal of the duty ratio 58 (%) received from one monitoring unit 10-1, an abnormality was detected from one monitoring unit 10-1. The number 2 of the monitoring units 10 up to the monitoring unit 10 is obtained. Subsequently, the control unit 3 determines the number of the monitoring units 10 from the other monitoring unit 10-5 to the monitoring unit 10 that detects the abnormality, and the monitoring unit 10 that detects the abnormality from the one monitoring unit 10-1. The number 2 of the monitoring units 10 is compared, and the input / output direction of the control unit 3 is set in order to perform transmission / reception with the monitoring units 10 according to the number 3 determined to be large. That is, the control unit 3 sets the input / output direction so as to be able to transmit / receive to / from the monitoring units 10-3, 10-4, and 10-5.

In addition, the control part 3 is made not to perform transmission / reception with the monitoring part 10, when the number determined to be large is below a predetermined value.
8). The case where there are a plurality of abnormal locations will be described. When the first detection signal is transmitted in one direction, the first detection signal and the second detection signal are received by the abnormal location (b1, b2) of the signal line. Since there are the monitoring units 10-3 and 10-5 that cannot be performed, the monitoring unit 10-5 transmits a second detection signal with a duty ratio of 54 (%) to the control unit 3. As a result, the control unit 3 that has received the second detection signal having the duty ratio of 54 (%) obtains (54 (%)-50 (%)) / 4 (%) = 1, and monitors 10-5. That the first monitoring unit 10-5 counting from the monitoring unit 10-5 in the direction (the other direction) has detected an abnormality, and the monitoring unit 10-4 or the monitoring unit 10-4 and the monitoring unit 10 It can be specified that there is an abnormal part in the signal line connecting -5.

  Next, when the first detection signal is transmitted in the other direction, the monitoring unit 10-4 cannot receive the first detection signal and the third detection signal due to the abnormal part (b2, b1) of the signal line. 10-2, the monitoring unit 10-1 transmits a third detection signal having a duty ratio of 58 (%) to the control unit 3. As a result, the control unit 3 that has received the third detection signal having the duty ratio of 58 (%) changes the duty ratio of the received third detection signal by 4 (%) in this example. The control unit 3 that has received (%) obtains (58 (%) − reference value 50 (%)) / 4 (%) = 2, and monitors the monitoring unit 10-1 in the direction (one direction). 10-2, the second monitoring unit 10-2 has detected an abnormality, and the monitoring unit 10-2 or the signal line connecting the monitoring unit 10-2 and the monitoring unit 10-3 has an abnormality. You can identify that there is.

  Further, since the monitoring unit 10-5 detects the abnormality by the second detection signal and the monitoring unit 10-2 detects the abnormality by the third detection signal, the monitoring unit 10-3 and the monitoring unit 10-4 Or the wire rod is disconnected between the signal line between the monitoring unit 10-2 and the monitoring unit 10-3 and the signal line between the monitoring unit 10-4 and the monitoring unit 10-5. It can be estimated that there is a state where the connector is disconnected or the connector is disconnected.

  Moreover, the control part 3 is based on the 2nd detection signal of the duty ratio 54 (%) received from the other monitoring part 10-5 to the monitoring part 10 which detected abnormality from the other monitoring part 10-5. Based on the number 1 of the monitoring units 10 and the third detection signal of the duty ratio 58 (%) received from one monitoring unit 10-1, the monitoring unit 10 detects abnormality from one monitoring unit 10-1. 2 is obtained. Subsequently, the control unit 3 determines the number of monitoring units 10 from the other monitoring unit 10-5 to the monitoring unit 10 that detects the abnormality, and the monitoring unit 10 that detects the abnormality from the one monitoring unit 10-1. The number 2 of the monitoring units 10 is compared, and the input / output direction of the control unit 3 is set in order to perform transmission / reception with the monitoring units 10 related to the number 2 determined to be large. That is, the control unit 3 sets the input / output direction so as to be able to transmit / receive to / from the monitoring units 10-1 and 10-2.

  In addition, the control part 3 is made not to perform transmission / reception with the monitoring part 10, when the number determined to be large is below a predetermined value. For example, when the predetermined value is 3 and the number determined to be large is 2, transmission / reception with the monitoring unit 10 is not performed.

  According to this embodiment, when the plurality of monitoring units 10 (10-1 to 10-5) and the control unit 3 are circularly connected by the signal lines, transmission and reception with the control unit 3 in one or the other direction. The number of monitoring units 10 that can be used is determined, and each of the monitoring units 10 and the control unit 3 in the direction in which the number is large enables transmission and reception, so that transmission and reception with the monitoring unit 10 of the battery module 2 can be continued. .

The operation of the battery monitoring device will be described.
4 and 5 are flowcharts showing an embodiment of the operation of the control unit of the battery monitoring device.
In step S1, the control unit 3 sets the direction in which the first detection signal is transmitted. In this example, it is set to the direction (one direction) of the monitoring unit 10-1 shown in FIG. The plurality of monitoring units 10 (10-1 to 10-5) are also set in one direction. For example, the direction of transmission may be set in one direction for a predetermined period after power is supplied to the battery monitoring device (power on).

In step S <b> 2, the control unit 3 transmits the first detection signal to one monitoring unit 10-1 connected to the control unit 3.
In step S3, it is determined whether or not the control unit 3 has received the first detection signal. When the first detection signal is received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S4, and other than the first detection signal ( When the second detection signal and the third detection signal are received (No), the process proceeds to step S5. For example, when the control unit 3 receives the first detection signal from the monitoring unit 10-5, the process proceeds to step S4. If the first detection signal, the second detection signal, and the third detection signal cannot be received even after the predetermined time has elapsed, the abnormal location is not specified and the host ECU is notified that there is an abnormality. .

In step S4, the control unit 3 determines that the plurality of monitoring units 10 (10-1 to 10-5) and the signal lines are normal.
In step S5, the control unit 3 receives the second detection signal or the third detection signal.

  In step S6, it is determined whether or not the control unit 3 is set in one direction. If the control unit 3 is set in one direction (Yes), the process proceeds to step S7 and is set in the other direction. In the case (No), the process proceeds to step S9. That is, if the direction is set in one direction, the process proceeds to step S7 assuming that the second detection signal has been received. If it is set in the other direction, it is determined that the third detection signal has been received, and the process proceeds to step S9.

  In step S7, the monitoring unit 10 that has detected an abnormality in the other direction from the control unit 3 is specified, and the other monitoring unit 10-5 is based on the second detection signal received from the other monitoring unit 10-5. The number (number A) of the monitoring units 10 from the monitoring unit 10 to which the abnormality is detected is obtained. For example, in the case of FIG. 2, since the monitoring unit 10 that has detected an abnormality is the monitoring unit 10-5, the number 1 is obtained.

  In step S8, the control part 3 sets to the other direction, and transfers to step S2. For example, after power is supplied (power on), a predetermined period may be set in one direction, and thereafter the predetermined period may be set in the other direction.

  Subsequently, the processes in steps S2 to S6 are performed. Since the other direction is set in step S6, the process proceeds to step S9. That is, assuming that the third detection signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S9.

  In step S9, the monitoring unit 10 that has detected an abnormality in one direction from the control unit 3 is identified, and based on the third detection signal received from one monitoring unit 10-1, one monitoring unit 10-1 To the number of monitoring units 10 from the monitoring unit 10 that detected the abnormality (number B). For example, in the case of FIG. 3, the monitoring unit 10-2 that has detected the abnormality is specified, and the number 2 of the monitoring units 10 from one monitoring unit 10-1 to the monitoring unit 10-2 that has detected the abnormality is obtained.

  In step S10, the control unit 3 compares the number A and the number B, and selects the monitoring unit 10 related to the number determined to be large. In the example of FIGS. 2 and 3, the monitoring unit 10-2 that has detected an abnormality is selected from one monitoring unit 10-1.

  In step S11, the control unit 3 determines whether or not the number determined to be large is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. If the number is greater than or equal to the predetermined value (Yes), the process proceeds to step S12, and if the number is less than the predetermined value ( In No), the process proceeds to step S12. However, the process of step S11 may not be performed, and the process may directly move from step S10 to step S12.

  In step S12, the input / output direction of the control unit 3 is set so that the control unit 3 transmits and receives the monitoring unit 10 selected in step S10 or the monitoring unit 10 that is equal to or greater than the predetermined value in step S11. In the example of FIGS. 2 and 3, the input / output direction of the control unit 3 is set in a direction in which the monitoring units 10-1 and 10-2 can transmit and receive.

In step S13, the control unit 3 is set so as not to transmit / receive to / from the monitoring unit 10 (10-1 to 10-5).
The operation of the monitoring unit will be described.

6 and 7 are flowcharts showing an embodiment of the operation of the monitoring unit of the battery monitoring device.
In step S601, the monitoring unit 10 sets the direction in which the first detection signal is transmitted to one direction. In this example, it is set to the direction (one direction) of the monitoring unit 10-1 shown in FIG. For example, after power is supplied (power on), a predetermined period may be set in one direction.

  In step S602, it is determined whether the monitoring unit 10 has received the first detection signal. When the first detection signal is received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S603, and the second detection signal is received. If yes (No), the process proceeds to step S605.

  In step S603, since the control unit 3, the monitoring unit 10, and the signal lines in the other direction from the monitoring unit 10 are all normal, the monitoring unit 10 is in a state in which the storage unit 12 can transmit to and receive from the other direction. Remember.

  In step S604, the monitoring unit 10 transmits a first detection signal. For example, the monitoring unit 10-1 that has received the first detection signal from the control unit 3 transmits the first detection signal to the monitoring unit 10-2. Moreover, the monitoring part 10-5 which received the 1st detection signal from the monitoring part 10-4 transmits a 1st detection signal to the control part 3, and transfers to step S612.

  In step S605, it is determined whether the monitoring unit 10 has received the second detection signal. If the second detection signal is received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S606, and the second detection signal is received. If not (No), the process proceeds to step S609.

  In step S606, since the monitoring unit 10 has received the second detection signal, it is detected from the monitoring unit 10 that there is an abnormal part somewhere in the control unit 3, the monitoring unit 10 and the signal line in the other direction. The monitoring unit 10 stores in the storage unit 12 that it is not in a state where transmission / reception with the other direction is possible.

  In step S607, the second detection signal received by the monitoring unit 10 is changed by a predetermined amount. For example, if the duty ratio of the received second detection signal is 54 (%), the duty ratio is changed by 4 (%) to a duty ratio of 58 (%).

  In step S608, the monitoring unit 10 transmits a second detection signal having a predetermined change, and the process proceeds to step S612. For example, the monitoring unit 10-4 that has received the second detection signal from the monitoring unit 10-3 transmits the second detection signal to the monitoring unit 10-5 with a predetermined change. Also, the monitoring unit 10-5 that has received the second detection signal from the monitoring unit 10-4 changes the second detection signal to a predetermined change and transmits the second detection signal to the control unit 3.

  In step S609, the monitoring unit 10 determines whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed. When the predetermined time has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S610, and when the predetermined time has not elapsed (No). In step S602, the process proceeds to step S602.

  In step S610, if neither the first detection signal nor the second detection signal can be received even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the control unit 3, the monitoring unit 10 and the signal line in the other direction from the monitoring unit 10 It is detected that there is an abnormal location, and the monitoring unit 10 stores in the storage unit 12 that it is not in a state where transmission / reception with the other direction is possible.

  In step S611, if neither the first detection signal nor the second detection signal can be received after a predetermined time has elapsed, the monitoring unit 10 sends the second detection signal to the monitoring unit 10 or the control unit 3 in one direction. Then, the process proceeds to step S612.

  In step S612, the monitoring unit 10 sets the direction in which the first detection signal is transmitted to the other direction. In this example, it is set in the direction (the other direction) of the monitoring unit 10-5 shown in FIG. For example, after power is supplied (power on), a predetermined period may be set in one direction, and thereafter the predetermined period may be set in the other direction.

  In step S613, it is determined whether the monitoring unit 10 has received the first detection signal. If the first detection signal is received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S614, and the second detection signal is received. If (No), the process proceeds to step S616.

  In step S614, since the control unit 3, the monitoring unit 10, and the signal lines in one direction from the monitoring unit 10 are all normal, the monitoring unit 10 is in a state in which the storage unit 12 can transmit and receive to the other direction. Remember.

  In step S615, the monitoring unit 10 transmits a first detection signal. For example, the monitoring unit 10-5 that has received the first detection signal from the control unit 3 transmits the first detection signal to the monitoring unit 10-4. Moreover, the monitoring part 10-1 which received the 1st detection signal from the monitoring part 10-2 transmits a 1st detection signal to the control part 3, and transfers to step S623.

  In step S616, it is determined whether the monitoring unit 10 has received the third detection signal. When the third detection signal is received (Yes), the process proceeds to step S617, and the third detection signal is received. If not (No), the process proceeds to step S620.

  In step S617, since the monitoring unit 10 has received the third detection signal, it is detected from the monitoring unit 10 that there is an abnormal part somewhere in the control unit 3, the monitoring unit 10 and the signal line in one direction, The monitoring unit 10 stores in the storage unit 12 that it is not in a state capable of transmitting and receiving in one direction.

  In step S618, the third detection signal received by the monitoring unit 10 is changed by a predetermined amount. For example, if the duty ratio of the received third detection signal is 54 (%), the duty ratio is changed to 4 (%) to a duty ratio of 58 (%).

  In step S619, the monitoring unit 10 transmits a third detection signal having a predetermined change. For example, the monitoring unit 10-3 that has received the third detection signal from the monitoring unit 10-4 changes the third detection signal to a predetermined change and transmits the third detection signal to the monitoring unit 10-2. In addition, the monitoring unit 10-1 that has received the third detection signal from the monitoring unit 10-2 transmits the third detection signal to the control unit 3 with a predetermined change, and proceeds to step S623.

  In step S620, the monitoring unit 10 determines whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed. When the predetermined time has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S621, and when the predetermined time has not elapsed (No). In step S613, the process proceeds to step S613.

  In step S621, if neither the first detection signal nor the third detection signal can be received even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the control unit 3, the monitoring unit 10 in one direction from the monitoring unit 10, and somewhere in the signal line. It is detected that there is an abnormal part, and the monitoring unit 10 stores in the storage unit 12 that it is not in a state in which transmission / reception with one direction is not possible.

  In step S622, if neither the first detection signal nor the third detection signal can be received after a predetermined time has elapsed, the monitoring unit 10 sends the third detection signal to the monitoring unit 10 or the control unit 3 in the other direction. Then, the process proceeds to step S623.

  In step S623, when the monitoring unit 10 can receive the first detection signal in one direction (clockwise), the monitoring unit 10 is in a state in which the storage unit 12 can transmit and receive the other direction (counterclockwise direction). Is stored, the input / output direction is switched to the other direction so that transmission / reception is possible. In addition, when the monitoring unit 10 can receive the first detection signal in the other direction (counterclockwise), the storage unit 12 can transmit and receive in one direction (clockwise direction). If stored, the input / output direction is switched between one direction and the direction in which transmission / reception is possible.

  According to this embodiment, when the plurality of monitoring units 10 (10-1 to 10-5) and the control unit 3 are circularly connected by the signal lines, transmission and reception with the control unit 3 in one or the other direction. The number of monitoring units 10 that can be used is determined, and each of the monitoring units 10 and the control unit 3 in the direction in which the number is large enables transmission and reception, so that transmission and reception with the monitoring unit 10 of the battery module 2 can be continued. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first detection signal transmitted from the control unit 3 to the monitoring unit 10 in one direction (clockwise direction) and the other direction (counterclockwise direction) from the control unit 3 The first detection signal transmitted to the monitoring unit 10 may be a signal having the same duty ratio or a signal having a different duty ratio. For example, the duty ratio of the first detection signal transmitted in one direction is 4% and the duty ratio of the first detection signal transmitted in the other direction is 6%. However, the duty ratio is not limited to this.

Further, the second detection signal and the third detection signal transmitted from the monitoring unit 10 that has detected an abnormality in the present embodiment may be signals having the same duty ratio or signals having different duty ratios.
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

1 battery monitoring device,
2 battery modules,
3 Control unit,
4 Main relay,
5 batteries,
6 Relay,
7 Voltage detector,
8 Current detector,
9 Temperature detector,
10 monitoring section,
11 load,
12 storage unit,
13 detector,
14 Transmitter / receiver,
15 storage unit,
16 Specific part,
17 Transmitter / receiver,

Claims (4)

A battery monitoring device in which a plurality of monitoring units and a control unit for monitoring the state of the battery are circularly connected by a signal line,
The controller is
A first detection signal is transmitted to one monitoring unit connected to the control unit, and when there is an abnormality in the monitoring unit or the signal line, a second detection signal transmitted from the monitoring unit that has detected the abnormality, Alternatively, a second detection signal having a predetermined change by each of the monitoring units that have received the second detection signal is received from the other monitoring unit connected to the control unit, and the second detection signal is used as the second detection signal. Based on the number of the monitoring unit from the other monitoring unit to the monitoring unit that detected the abnormality,
When the first detection signal is transmitted to the other monitoring unit, if there is an abnormality in the monitoring unit or the signal line, the third detection signal transmitted from the monitoring unit that detected the abnormality, or the third A third detection signal that has been changed in a predetermined manner by each of the monitoring units that have received the detection signal is received from the one monitoring unit, and the abnormality is detected from the one monitoring unit based on the third detection signal. The number of the monitoring units up to the monitoring unit that detected
Compare the number of the monitoring units from the other monitoring unit to the monitoring unit that detected the abnormality and the number of the monitoring units from the one monitoring unit to the monitoring unit that detected the abnormality. Send / receive to / from the monitoring unit according to the determined number.
A battery monitoring device. The battery monitoring device according to claim 1,
The battery monitoring device, wherein the monitoring unit that enables transmission / reception switches input / output of the monitoring unit that enables transmission / reception according to information to be transmitted / received. The battery monitoring device according to claim 1 or 2,
The control unit is configured to prevent transmission and reception with the monitoring unit when the number determined to be large is equal to or less than a predetermined value. A battery monitoring method for a battery monitoring device in which a plurality of monitoring units and a control unit for monitoring the state of a battery are connected in a ring shape by signal lines,
The controller is
Transmitting a first detection signal to one monitoring unit and the other monitoring unit connected to the control unit;
The monitoring unit
When the first detection signal is transmitted to the one monitoring unit, if there is an abnormality in the preceding monitoring unit or the signal line, the second detection signal indicating that the abnormality is detected, or the second When the detection signal is received, the second detection signal having a predetermined change is transmitted to the next monitoring unit or the control unit,
Further, when the first detection signal is transmitted to the other monitoring unit, if there is an abnormality in the preceding monitoring unit or the signal line, a third detection signal indicating that an abnormality has been detected, or When the third detection signal is received, the third detection signal having a predetermined change is transmitted to the next monitoring unit or the control unit,
The controller is
Based on the second detection signal and the third detection signal, the number of monitoring units from the other monitoring unit to the monitoring unit that detected the abnormality, and the monitoring that detected the abnormality from the one monitoring unit Each of the number of monitoring units up to the unit, and send and receive with the monitoring unit according to the number determined to be large,
The battery monitoring method characterized by the above-mentioned.

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