JP6604373B2 - Information processing apparatus, information processing system, information processing method, and computer program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a computer program for presenting information on a storage element and a power supply related device.

  Storage elements are widely used in uninterruptible power supply devices, DC or AC power supply devices included in a stabilized power supply, and the like. In addition, the use of power storage elements in large-scale systems that store renewable energy or power generated by existing power generation systems is expanding.

In the uninterruptible power supply, the stabilized power supply, or the power generation system, the maintenance activity of the storage element is important. Technology that enables a user of a storage element or a person in charge of maintenance to remotely acquire information on the state of charge (SOC) or life prediction of the storage element included in these systems via a server device There has been proposed.

  For example, Patent Document 1 proposes a system that enables an operator to visually recognize the information on the predicted value of the deterioration rate of a power storage element remotely via a server device and a network.

  In Patent Document 2, in order to reliably perform the replacement of the storage element in the uninterruptible power supply, the battery replacement time is notified in advance based on the monitoring program via the service center and the network, and the user and the operator send an e-mail or the like. A system for using and exchanging information is disclosed.

JP, 2015-121520, A JP 2002-287857 A

  As disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2, a system has been proposed and realized for a user or a person in charge of maintenance of a storage element itself or a device using the storage element from a remote location. However, a system that can collectively present various types of information in the storage element and the power supply related device has not been realized so far.

  Storage elements such as lead storage batteries or lithium ion batteries are increasingly being applied to industrial uses other than in-vehicle uses (automobile uses, motorcycle uses). For example, a storage element may be provided in parallel in a solar power generation system. In this case, the power storage element is connected to the power conditioner. In a large-scale solar power generation system called a mega solar, a large number of power storage elements and power conditioners are installed and used. When realizing power peak cut in a factory or a large-scale facility, a very large number of power storage elements and power conditioners are installed and used. Even in railway applications, a very large number of power storage elements and rectifiers that are direct current or alternating current power supply devices are installed and used. The conventional maintenance support system does not assume a case where such a large number of power storage elements and power supply-related devices are installed in a distributed power supply system or a business entity.

  In parallel with the penetration of IoT (Internet of Things) into society, there are increasing expectations for the realization of remote monitoring of power storage elements and power supply related devices and the realization of value-added services.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a computer program that can comprehensively present information on a power storage element and a power supply related apparatus.

The information processing apparatus according to the present disclosure transmits information on the storage element and the power supply related apparatus. The transmission of information is executed in response to an external request or as an event. The information processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit that acquires information including a state of the power storage element or the power-related device, and associates the acquired information with information for identifying the power storage element and the power-related device in a storage medium. Storage processing unit for storing and information stored in the storage medium for each system including the power storage element and / or power supply related device, or for each place where the power storage element and / or power supply related device is installed and a transmission processing section that sends the display information for displaying collectively.

  Even if it is possible to manually set the range of information on storage devices and power supply related devices (for example, for each factory area, for each office, for each business site, or for each business entity). Well, it may be set automatically.

With the above configuration, information including the state of each of the power storage element and the power supply related device is collected by the information processing device, and for each system including the power storage element and / or the power supply related device, or the power storage element and / or the power supply related device It is transmitted to other devices as display information for displaying in a lump for each installed location. In a system in which the power storage element and the power supply related device are operating in association with each other, the status of the power storage element and the power supply related device can be more efficiently grasped by being displayed together. In addition, by displaying the states of different monitoring targets related to power collectively, it becomes easy to perform maintenance of the entire system (including planned maintenance and preventive maintenance).

  It is preferable that the said electrical storage element is a rechargeable thing like a secondary battery like a lead storage battery and a lithium ion battery, or a capacitor. A part of the storage element to be monitored may be a non-rechargeable primary battery. Display information for collectively displaying information on different types of power storage elements, such as a lead storage battery and a lithium ion battery, may be transmitted to the request source. The power storage element may be a power storage module in which a plurality of power storage cells are connected, or a power storage module group in which a plurality of power storage modules are connected.

  When the power storage element is configured by connecting a plurality of modules including a plurality of power storage cells, the display information is information that is displayed in association with information hierarchically based on a connection configuration of the power storage elements. May be.

  In the case of a large-scale power storage system, a power storage element is configured by connecting a plurality of power storage modules (banks) including a plurality of power storage cells connected in series (banks) in parallel. By displaying various types of information including the state of the storage element according to the connection configuration, it is more efficient to know which bank, which module, and which cell needs maintenance.

  The display information may include connection information to a communication device provided in the power storage element or the power supply related device.

  With the above configuration, it is also possible to provide connection with the communication device provided in the storage element and the power supply related device via the information processing device, and remotely grasp the status of the entire system and grasp the individual status of each device. It is possible to make an appropriate selection.

An information processing system according to the present disclosure includes a plurality of communication devices provided in a power storage element and a power supply related device, and an information processing device capable of communication connection with the plurality of communication devices. The information processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit that acquires information including a state of a power storage element or a power supply-related device in which the communication device is provided, and the acquired information about the power storage element and the power supply A storage processing unit that stores the information in the storage medium in association with information for identifying each device, and the information stored in the storage medium in response to a request or as an event , the storage element and / or the power-related device each system including, or comprising an electricity storage device and / or the transmission processing section that power-related device to send display information for displaying collectively for each location in which it is installed.

In the information processing method according to the present disclosure, the information processing device transmits information on the power storage device and the power supply related device in response to a request or as an event . Specifically, using a plurality of communication devices provided in the power storage element or the power supply related device, information including a state of the power storage element or the power supply related device is acquired by communication, and the acquired information is stored in the power storage The information stored in the storage medium is associated with information for identifying the element and the power supply related device, and the information stored in the storage medium is stored for each system including the power storage device and / or the power supply related device, or the power storage device and / or to send display information for power-related device is displayed collectively for each location in which it is installed.

A computer program according to the present disclosure causes a computer including a display unit to display information on a power storage element and a power supply related device. Computer program, the computer, the information of the storage element and power-related device, each system including a power storage device and / or power-related device, or the place to place the electric storage device and / or power-related device is provided The requesting step is executed, and the information transmitted in response to the request is collectively displayed for each system or each location.

  The power supply-related device is any one of an uninterruptible power supply, a so-called power conditioner (inverter) that converts (or reversely converts) direct current to alternating current, and a rectifier that converts alternating current to direct current or alternating current with different characteristics. There may be one or more. The power-related device is preferably electrically connected to the power storage element. A large-scale power storage system includes a plurality of power storage elements and a power conditioner, and further includes a rectifier. For each system or each place where the device is installed (building, administrator, etc.), information on the storage element and the power-related device is displayed collectively.

It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the monitoring system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a monitoring system. It is a figure which shows an example of the connection form of a communication device. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process sequence of the information presentation in a server apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed after login. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed collectively for every system. It is a figure which shows the other example of a screen displayed collectively for every system. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of detailed information. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of detailed information. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of detailed information. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of detailed information. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen which receives the request of lifetime prediction. It is a figure which shows the example of the content of the data obtained by lifetime prediction.

  The present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings showing embodiments thereof.

  1 and 2 are diagrams illustrating an overview of the monitoring system 100 according to the present embodiment. The monitoring system 100 includes a communication device 1 mounted / connected to each system or apparatus to be monitored, a server apparatus 2 (information processing apparatus) that collects information from the communication device 1, and a client that acquires the collected information Device 3. The server device 2 includes a Web server function, and presents information obtained by the communication device 1 mounted / connected to each device in response to access from the client device 3.

  The communication device 1 is mounted on a power storage system 101 provided in each of the mega solar power generation system S and the thermal power generation system F. Specifically, the communication device 1 is mounted / connected to each of a power conditioner (PCS) P and a power storage module group L. The power storage module group L has, for example, a hierarchical structure of banks in which power storage modules each including a plurality of lithium ion battery cells are connected in series and domains in which the plurality of banks are connected in parallel. A management apparatus M (see FIG. 3) is provided for each bank and domain, and a communication device 1 is provided in the domain management apparatus M. The power storage system 101 is configured by arranging a plurality of containers C accommodating the power storage module group L in parallel.

  The communication device 1 is also installed in devices such as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) U and a rectifier (DC power supply device or AC power supply device) D arranged in a stabilized power supply system for railways. Has been.

Conventionally, each device has a self-diagnostic function for the amount of power generated by the power generation systems S and F, the state of power storage elements in the power storage system 101 (SOC, SOH (State Of Health)), the state of UPS, etc. I was trying to inform you. In some cases, each self-diagnosis function is notified to the server device or a user or an operator (maintenance person) using a mail or the like via a connection unit that enables remote communication connection. However, they were each performed independently. On the other hand, in the monitoring system 100 of this embodiment, the communication device 1 mounted or connected to each device is used, and in addition to information such as the state of SOC in the power storage system 101 and detected abnormality, the state of the power-related device is included. Various information is presented in a comprehensive manner so that the user or operator (maintenance staff) can confirm.

  The communication device 1 shown in FIG. 2 may be a terminal device (measurement monitor) that communicates with a battery management device (BMU: Battery Management Unit) provided in the power storage element and receives information on the power storage element. It may be a network card type communication device connectable to the apparatus. The communication device 1 includes a control unit 10, a storage unit 11, a first communication unit 12, and a second communication unit 13. The control unit 10 is a processor using a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and uses a built-in memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory) to control each component and execute processing.

  The storage unit 11 uses a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory. The storage unit 11 stores a device program 1P that is read and executed by the control unit 10. The device program 1P includes a built-in OS (Operating System) using Linux (registered trademark), a Web server operating on the OS, SSH (Secure Shell), SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), etc. A program is included. The device program 1P may include a mailer program, and an e-mail may be automatically transmitted to a preset e-mail address when an abnormality occurs. These programs may be stored in a memory (ROM) built in the control unit 10. The storage unit 11 stores information collected by processing of the control unit 10 and information such as an event log. The information stored in the storage unit 11 can also be read out via a communication interface such as a USB whose terminal is exposed to the housing of the communication device 1.

  The 1st communication part 12 is a communication interface which implement | achieves communication with the apparatus (monitoring object apparatus) in which the communication device 1 is mounted, For example, serial communication interfaces, such as RS-232C or RS-485, are used. For example, each power storage module included in the power storage module group L may incorporate a control board having a communication function compliant with RS-232C, and the first communication unit 12 may communicate with a plurality of power storage modules.

  The second communication unit 13 is an interface that realizes communication via the network N, and uses, for example, a communication interface such as Ethernet (registered trademark) or a wireless communication antenna. The control unit 10 can communicate with the server device 2 via the second communication unit 13.

  In the communication device 1 configured as described above, the control unit 10 acquires information obtained by the apparatus on which the communication device 1 is mounted or connected via the first communication unit 12. The control unit 10 can also read and execute a Web server program, receive a connection from the server device 2 or the client device 3 as a Web server, and present information. The control unit 10 can receive a shutdown function remotely by SSH. The controller 10 functions as an SNMP agent by reading and executing the SNMP program, and can respond to an information request from the server device 2.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a connection form of the communication device 1. In FIG. 3, the example of a connection of the communication device 1 and the management apparatus M of the electrical storage module group L is shown. One management apparatus M is provided in each of the banks with numbers (#) 1 to N and a domain in which the banks are connected in parallel. The management device M provided for each bank communicates with a control board with a communication function (CMU: Cell Monitoring Unit) built in each of the storage modules by serial communication, and the state of the storage modules and the cells in the storage modules Management processing such as acquisition of (current, voltage, temperature), balance adjustment for each bank according to each state, and detection of abnormality in the communication state is executed. Each bank management apparatus M transmits information on the storage modules in each bank to the management apparatus M provided in domain units. The domain management apparatus M aggregates information obtained from the bank management apparatuses M belonging to the domain. The communication device 1 can collect the information from the management device M for each domain and provide it to the server device 2 or the client device 3.

  A server device 2 shown in FIG. 2 uses a server computer and includes a control unit 20, a storage unit 21, and a communication unit 22. In the present embodiment, the server apparatus 2 will be described as a single server computer, but a configuration may be adopted in which processing is distributed among a plurality of server computers.

  The control unit 20 is a processor using a CPU, and executes processing by controlling each component using a built-in memory such as a ROM and a RAM. The control unit 20 executes information processing based on the server program 2P stored in the storage unit 21. The server program 2P includes a Web server program, and the control unit 20 functions as a Web server that executes provision of a Web page to the client device 3, acceptance of login to the Web service, and the like. The control unit 20 collects information from the communication device 1 through http / https communication based on the server program 2P.

  The storage unit 21 uses a nonvolatile memory such as a hard disk or a flash memory. In addition to the server program 2P described above being stored in the storage unit 21, the power conditioner P, the power storage module group L, the uninterruptible power supply device U, and the rectifier D to be monitored collected by the processing of the control unit 20 are stored. Store data including state.

  The communication unit 22 is a communication device that realizes communication connection and data transmission / reception via the network N. Specifically, the communication unit 22 is a communication device compatible with a dedicated line and a general optical line.

  The client device 3 is a computer used by an operator such as an administrator of the power storage system 101 of the power generation systems S and F, an administrator of the stabilized power supply system, or a maintenance staff of the uninterruptible power supply device U. The client device 3 may be a desktop or laptop personal computer, or a so-called smartphone or tablet communication terminal. The client device 3 includes a control unit 30, a storage unit 31, a communication unit 32, a display unit 33, and an operation unit 34.

  The control unit 30 is a processor using a CPU. The control unit 30 causes the display unit 33 to display a web page provided by the server device 2 or the communication device 1 based on the web browser program stored in the storage unit 31.

  The storage unit 31 uses a nonvolatile memory such as a hard disk or a flash memory. The storage unit 31 stores various programs including a web browser program.

  The communication unit 32 uses a communication device such as a network card for wired communication, a wireless communication device for mobile communication connected to the base station BS (see FIG. 1), or a wireless communication device corresponding to connection to the access point AP. . The control unit 30 can perform communication connection or information transmission / reception with the server device 2 or the communication device 1 via the network N by the communication unit 32.

  The display unit 33 uses a display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The display unit 33 displays an image of the Web page provided by the server device 2 by processing based on the Web browser program of the control unit 30. The display unit 33 is preferably a touch panel built-in display, but may be a touch panel non-built-in display.

  The operation unit 34 is a user interface such as a keyboard and pointing device that can be input and output with the control unit 30, or a voice input unit. The operation unit 34 may use a touch panel of the display unit 33 or a physical button provided on the housing. The operation unit 34 notifies the control unit 20 of operation information by the user.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the network N includes a public communication network N1 that is a so-called Internet, and a carrier network N2 that realizes wireless communication according to a predetermined mobile communication standard. The public communication network N1 includes a general optical line, and the network N includes a dedicated line to which the server device 2 is connected. The carrier network N2 includes a base station BS, and the client device 3 enables communication with the server device 2 via the network N from the base station BS. An access point AP is connected to the public communication network N1, and the client device 3 can transmit and receive information to and from the server device 2 via the network N from the access point AP.

  The monitoring system 100 configured as described above is configured such that the server device 2 periodically receives various information including the states of the power conditioner P, the power storage module group L, the uninterruptible power supply device U, and the rectifier D, or the client It is acquired in response to a request from the device 3 and stored in the storage unit 21. In the storage unit 21, information for identifying the information acquisition device (P, M, U, D) and the acquired time information are stored in association with each other. The latest data stored in the storage unit 21 and its history are processed by the server device 2 so that they can be acquired from the client device 3 as Web pages or data (download). For this reason, the server apparatus 2 can comprehensively present the information acquired from the storage element or each power supply related apparatus using the communication device 1 to the client apparatus 3.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an information presentation process procedure in the server device 2. The server device 2 includes a control device M, a power conditioner P, an uninterruptible power supply device U, and a rectifier D that are disposed in the power storage module group L via the communication device 1 that can be connected at a predetermined cycle. Then, information when an abnormality is detected and information on the state at each time point are acquired and sequentially stored in the storage unit 21 as data. When the control unit 20 of the server device 2 receives a login request from the client device 3, the control unit 20 starts the following processing. The control unit 20 may execute the following processing as an event in addition to the request.

  The control unit 20 transmits information on a login page for accepting login information at the client device 3 as a Web server to the client device 3 (step S201). On the login screen displayed on the display unit 33 of the client device 3, the control unit 20 receives the login information based on the operation of the operation unit 34 (step S202).

  Based on the received login information, the control unit 20 extracts identification information of a system or a single device having access authority stored in association with the login information (step S203). The control unit 20 transmits to the client device 3 information on a Web page that collectively includes link information to other Web pages for displaying information of each system or device corresponding to the extracted identification information (step). S204). The list of link information included in the Web page transmitted at this time is the unit of the system (location) that uses the power storage module group L, the power conditioner P, the uninterruptible power supply device U, and the rectifier D without distinction. It is shown by. Thereby, the operator (maintenance person in charge) using the client device 3 can collectively check the state of the power storage module group L, the state of the uninterruptible power supply device U, and the like. When there is a single system or single device having access authority associated with the login information, in step S204, information for displaying a web page for the single system or single device is sent to the client device 3. It is transmitted (S206 or S211).

  The control unit 20 determines whether a link to the system including the power storage module group L is selected on the Web page displayed on the client device 3 based on the information transmitted in step S204 (step S205). When it is determined that the link to the system including the power storage module group L is selected (S205: YES), the control unit 20 transmits a Web page in which the system information is hierarchized to the client device 3 (step S206). . The hierarchized Web page is a page that matches the hierarchical structure of the power storage module group L, and can be selected in the order of domain, bank, and power storage module, for example, and the lower layer can be selected according to the selection. It is. The hierarchical structure of each system is determined by the connection mode of the apparatus in which the communication device 1 is provided. These display examples will be described in detail in a screen example described later.

  The control unit 20 accepts selection of detailed information on the hierarchical level corresponding to the single storage module included in the system or the management apparatus M in the Web page of information on the system including the storage module group L (step S207). When the detailed information is selected, the control unit 20 transmits a Web page indicating the state (configuration, total voltage, SOC, temperature, etc.) in the hierarchy as detailed information to the client device 3 (step S208). In step S208, link information to the Web server of the communication device 1 of the corresponding hierarchy may be transmitted to the client device 3 as other detailed information (S208). As described above, it is possible to acquire a Web page that presents information that can be acquired by the apparatus on which the communication device 1 is mounted / connected from the Web server of the communication device 1.

  Thereafter, the control unit 20 determines whether or not a logout or Web browser termination operation has been performed in the client device 3 (step S209). If it is determined that the operation has been performed (S209: YES), the process ends. .

  When it is determined that logout or Web browser termination operation has not been performed (S209: NO), the control unit 20 determines whether an instruction to transition to another page has been received (step S210). If it is determined that an instruction to transition to another page has been received (S210: YES), the control unit 20 returns the process to step S205, and transmits a page or the like of another system according to an operation from the Web browser. If it is determined that an instruction to transition to another page has not been received (S210: NO), the control unit 20 returns the process to step S207. While the selection of the detailed information is not accepted, the Web information display state of the system including the power storage module group L remains displayed.

  At this time, the other page of the transition destination includes a link to a Web page that is processed in association with each system and outputs the stored log information, statistical information, and the life prediction of the power storage module included in the system. It may be. In addition, a management page for editing login information and editing devices included in the system may be included.

  When it is determined in step S205 that the link to the system including the power storage module group L is not selected (S205: NO), the control unit 20 is connected to the power conditioner P, the uninterruptible power supply device U, or the rectifier D. Web page information for displaying system information using any one or more of them is transmitted to the client device 3 (step S211).

  The control unit 20 receives selection of detailed information for any one or more of the power conditioner P, the uninterruptible power supply device U, and the rectifier D included in the selected system (step S212). The control unit 20 transmits a Web page indicating the state (configuration, current value, voltage value, and other parameters) in the selected device to the client device 3 (step S213), and the process proceeds to step S209. Also in step S213, link information to the Web server of the communication device 1 corresponding to the system or apparatus selected as other detailed information may be transmitted to the client apparatus 3 (S213). After the process of step S213, when it is judged that the instruction | indication of the transition to another page is not received by step S210 (S210: NO), the control part 20 returns a process to step S212. While the selection of the detailed information is not accepted in step S212, the Web page display state of the selected system information remains.

  The display process of FIG. 4 will be specifically described using the screen examples shown in FIGS. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed after login. FIG. 5 shows a Web screen 330 (screen displayed on the display unit 33 of the client device 3) including a list of system or device names extracted by the login information in step S204. In the example of FIG. 5, the name of the mega solar power generation system S shown in FIG. 1 is “XY city mega solar system”, the name of the thermal power generation system F is “WZ power plant system”, “K railway system”, “X factory” “UPS” and the like are displayed as links together with the identification information. On the list Web screen, the status (normal / abnormal) of each system at that time, a graph of measurement parameters in each system, and an icon for outputting a life prediction of the storage module used in the system are grasped / informationed. Included for analysis.

  The web screen 330 displayed based on the web page provided from the server apparatus 2 includes menus 331 such as “system search”, “life prediction”, “download”, and “report”. When “system search” is selected from the menu 331, a page (FIG. 5) including a list of link information to each piece of information of a system or a single device having access authority is displayed. When “life prediction” is selected by operating the operation unit 34 of the client device 3, a page for accepting execution of the life prediction of the storage element in the selected system is displayed. When “download” is selected, a page for collectively acquiring the state of each device and power storage module group L included in the selected system as a file in a predetermined format is displayed. When “Report” is selected, a page for acquiring information of the server apparatus 2 itself and information acquired by the server apparatus 2 in a document format is displayed. When “new registration” is selected, a page for accepting new registration of login information and new registration of a system or power supply related device including the power storage module group L is displayed. When “edit” is selected, a page for accepting edit of already registered login information or edit of already registered system or device information is displayed.

  Further, the Web screen 330 includes a button 332 for logout or end operation.

  Next, an example screen when the system is selected will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed collectively for each system. FIG. 6 shows an example of a screen displayed in step S206. Specifically, in the Web screen 330 displayed in FIG. 5, for example, the “XY city mega solar system” in which a large number of power storage module groups L and power conditioners P are used is the operation unit 34 of the client device 3. Is displayed on the display unit 33. In the screen example of FIG. 6, two power conditioners P and each of the power storage module groups L configured in a plurality of banks are arranged in accordance with the system configuration of the power storage system 101 used by the “XY city mega solar system”. The name is shown. For the power storage module group L, a “+” icon 333 for expanding the hierarchical structure, an icon 334 for displaying each detailed information, and an icon 335 for displaying the detailed information (real time) are arranged. ing. The icon 335 is arranged together with device identification information for an apparatus in which the communication device 1 is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the Web screen 330 that is collectively displayed for each selected system includes a menu icon 338 for the selected system. The menu icon 338 includes, for example, menus of “abnormal history”, “statistical information”, “life prediction”, and “device list”. When the “abnormality history” menu icon is selected by operating the operation unit 34 of the client device 3, an abnormality or caution (warning) log detected by the power storage module group L and the power-related device included in the entire target system Are displayed at once. When “statistical information” is selected, a graph of statistical information (transition of voltage, current, temperature, etc.) for the entire target system is displayed in a lump. When “life prediction” is selected, an interface for obtaining the result of life prediction for the entire system or each power storage module group L included in the system is displayed. Details of “life prediction” will be described later. When “device list” is selected, a list of devices is displayed for the power conditioner P, the power storage module group L, and the management device M mounted in the power storage module group L included in the system. The list of devices may include detailed information such as product names and model numbers.

  In this way, the information of the power storage module group L and the power supply related devices related to the power storage module group L included in the “XY city mega solar system” is displayed in a lump, and from the page shown in FIG. It is possible to display the status (detailed information) of each device while grasping the information.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another example of a screen displayed collectively for each system. The screen example of FIG. 7 is displayed when the icon 333 for displaying detailed information about the power storage module group L in FIG. 6 is selected. The power storage system 101 of the “XY city mega solar system” has a configuration having a plurality of domains each having a plurality of banks each including a plurality of modules each including n cells (n is a natural number, 12 in this embodiment) in series. Power storage module group L. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 7, when one of the domains is selected, a list corresponding to the bank belonging to the domain is expanded, and when one bank is selected, the storage module belonging to the bank is selected. The list of will be expanded. Each power storage module includes n cells. When one of the power storage modules is selected on the screen 330 by the operation of the operation unit 34 of the client device 3, a list (image) of cells included in the module is expanded. Is done.

  In the example in which the expansion of the hierarchical structure of the power storage module group L in FIG. 7 is displayed, the icon 335 is arranged only in the hierarchy (domain in FIG. 7) corresponding to the management apparatus M on which the communication device 1 is mounted / connected. Has been. The arrangement example of the icons 335 is not limited to FIG. When the communication device 1 is connected in a hierarchical structure for each bank, an icon 335 may be arranged corresponding to each bank.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a display example of detailed information. FIG. 8 is an example of a page displayed when the icon 334 in the hierarchy corresponding to the domain of the power storage module group L in FIG. 7 is selected. In FIG. 8, as “domain information”, the domain status (normal / abnormal), the number of banks included in the domain (total number of banks), the number of banks operating in all banks (number of operating banks), the domain The total voltage, current, cell voltage, SOC, and temperature distribution (maximum value, average value, and minimum value) are displayed. The “data date and time” at which “domain information” is acquired by the server device 2 via the communication device 1 is also displayed on the Web screen 330 in the display unit 33. The “domain information” includes links to detailed information of banks included in the domain, as many as the number of banks.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a display example of detailed information. FIG. 9 is an example of a page displayed when the icon 334 of the hierarchy corresponding to the bank in FIG. 7 is selected. This page is also displayed when a link to detailed bank information is selected in FIG. In FIG. 9, as the “bank information”, the state of the bank (normal / abnormal), the number of modules included in the bank (number of modules), the total voltage, current value and SOC of the bank, and the distribution of voltage and temperature included in the bank Is displayed. The “data date and time” when the “bank information” is acquired by the server device 2 via the communication device 1 is also displayed on the Web screen 330 in the display unit 33. The “bank information” includes links to detailed information on the power storage modules included in the bank for the number of modules.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a display example of detailed information. Figure 10 is an example of a page displayed when a hierarchy of icons 33 4 corresponding to the module in FIG. 7 is selected. This page is also displayed when a link to detailed module information in FIG. 9 is selected by operating the operation unit 34 of the client device 3. In FIG. 10, as “module information”, the voltage of each cell included in the power storage module and the outputs of the temperature sensors provided in the two cell groups are displayed.

  The screens of the pages of the power storage module group L displayed in FIGS. 7 to 10 are examples. For example, there is no domain information, and the power storage module group L is configured by a plurality of parallel banks. In this case, the upper layer is displayed as a bank. If the power storage module group L is only composed of one bank, that is, for example, 16 power storage modules connected in series, only the module information (FIG. 10) obtained from the corresponding communication device 1 is displayed. .

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a display example of detailed information. FIG. 11 is a screen that is displayed when the icon 335 of the hierarchy corresponding to the domain in FIG. 6 is selected, and the Web of the communication device 1 mounted / connected to the management apparatus M shown in FIG. An example of a new Web screen 336 provided by the server is shown. In order to display the Web screen 336 shown in FIG. 11, it is necessary to log in to the Web server. The login information at this time is the same as the login to the Web server provided by the server device 2 of FIG. 5, and thus the login is automatically performed without performing the operation of inputting the login information again, and the page of FIG. Is preferably displayed.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 11, the communication device 1 directly receives information obtained from the control board mounted on each power storage module via the management device M provided in each bank belonging to the domain through the Web screen 336. To the client device 3. For example, when an abnormality is detected, the content or location of the abnormality is displayed as character information (error code) or an image such as a color, animation, or schematic diagram. The information provided from the communication device 1 via the Web screen 336 is basically the latest information at that time, and is distinguished from the data stored in the storage unit 21 of the server device 2.

  The web screen 336 displayed by the function of the web server of the communication device 1 preferably includes a plurality of menu icons 337 for executing processing to the management apparatus M or the control board via the communication device 1. The plurality of menu icons 337 are, for example, a menu for displaying various information including the above-described abnormality information obtained via the communication device 1, a time for the communication device 1, a mail address for notification, etc. Or a menu for restart (shutdown). The menu icon 337 may include a setting menu for remote operation, log intervals, and the like that are limited to those having the authority of the person in charge of maintenance.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of the Web screen 336 provided from the communication device 1 mounted on the management device M provided in the power storage module group L. However, the power conditioner P, the uninterruptible power supply device U, and the rectifier D A similar Web screen is also provided from the mounted communication device 1.

  As described above, the information on each device is transmitted to the server device 2 using the communication device 1 that can be installed not only in the power storage module but also in the power conditioner P, the uninterruptible power supply device U, and the rectifier D as a network card type. To collect. As a result, not only can the individual devices be connected via the communication device 1, but also the information about each power storage module and the power-related device from the server device 2 can be collectively displayed in units of systems or locations including them. 3 can be obtained.

  A process when the menu for predicting the life for the power storage system 101 is selected will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for accepting a request for life prediction. FIG. 12 is a screen displayed when “life prediction” in the menu icon 338 in FIG. 6 is selected. In the screen 330 of FIG. 12, an icon 339 for accepting a request for life prediction again, an icon 340 for accepting a request for extracting a load pattern, and a display box 341 indicating the date and situation of accepting the request are displayed. As described above, the server device 2 periodically collects information (voltage, current, and temperature) from the power storage module group L. The server device 2 has a function of performing life prediction / estimation as a system based on the collected information. When the icon 339 for accepting a request for life prediction is selected, the control unit 20 of the server apparatus 2 detects the selection and executes a life prediction calculation (simulation). The calculation itself may be executed in the server device 2, but may be executed in a distributed manner on a dedicated device or a dedicated device group different from the server device 2. The time required for the calculation (simulation) of life prediction is longer as the amount of collected information is larger, and may take 1 to 2 hours, for example. When the life prediction calculation is started, the screen 330 illustrated in FIG. 12 displays text indicating the date and time of the request and the calculation status in the display box 341, and can transition to another page. As described above, since the calculation takes time, it is for avoiding that other functions that fix the screen 330 on the life prediction acceptance screen during execution cannot be used during that time. When the calculation of the life prediction is completed, the server apparatus 2 displays a text “” indicating the date and time when the calculation is completed in the display box 341 of the screen displayed when “life prediction” in the menu icon 338 is selected. “Complete” is displayed, and an icon for downloading the calculation result file is displayed. When this icon is selected by the operation unit 34 of the client apparatus 3, a calculation result file is transmitted to the client apparatus 3 via the Web browser. When the calculation of the life prediction is completed, the server device 2 notifies the mail address stored in advance that the calculation is completed. The progress may be notified by e-mail. A file with the result of the life prediction calculation should be attached to the email.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a content example of data obtained by life prediction. As shown in FIG. 13, for example, data obtained by life prediction is a graph of deterioration behavior of a storage element from the start of use until a predetermined period (for example, 10 years), and a charge / discharge behavior during a predetermined period ( Includes graphs of simulation results of power, temperature, voltage, and current. The data obtained by other life prediction includes the transition of numerical values during the period for the related parameter which is the simulation result, and the detailed analysis result. As described above, the life prediction result for each system based on the information collected by the server device 2 can be obtained from the Web screen displayed comprehensively. During the life prediction calculation, it is possible to obtain accurate results by calculating long-term performance data without stopping other functions.

  The example in which the power storage module and the power storage module group L are composed of a plurality of lithium ion battery cells has been described. Alternatively, the power storage module and the power storage module group L (or part of them) may be composed of a plurality of lead storage batteries or capacitors.

  In addition to the communication device 1, the power conditioner P includes a power storage element (a lithium ion battery or a lead storage battery) and a management device M, and a display for collectively displaying information on the power conditioner P and information on the power storage element. Information may be transmitted.

  The uninterruptible power supply U is equipped with a storage element (lithium ion battery or lead storage battery) and a management device M in addition to the communication device 1 to display the information of the uninterruptible power supply U and the information of the storage element collectively. Display information may be transmitted.

  The rectifier D is equipped with a storage element (lithium ion battery or lead storage battery) and a management device M in addition to the communication device 1, and transmits display information for collectively displaying the information of the rectifier D and the storage element. May be.

  As another embodiment, the following configuration can also be realized. A computer program for causing a computer including a display unit to display information on a power storage element, the step of requesting the computer for information on the power storage element, and a configuration of connection of power storage elements transmitted in response to the request. A computer program for executing a step of displaying information in association with information in a hierarchical manner. With this configuration, the display unit of the computer can be changed from the display shown in FIG. 6 to the display shown in FIG. The computer program may be configured to cause the display unit of the computer to transition from the display shown in FIG. 7 to the display shown in FIG. 8, FIG. 9, or FIG. This computer program may be executed by the server device 2 or the client device 3. In addition to grasping the overall (domain level) state in a large-scale electricity storage system including a large number of electricity storage cells, it is possible to easily grasp the state at the bank level, module level, and cell level.

  The storage element, the power conditioner P, the uninterruptible power supply U, and the rectifier D are all monitoring targets in the monitoring system 100. The number of power storage cells of the power storage element is much larger than that of the power supply related device. For this reason, it is preferable that information is displayed in a hierarchical manner (breakdown), such as the domain level, the bank level, the module level, and the cell level. In the upper hierarchy (for example, the domain level) of the power storage element, it is preferable that information is displayed on the same layer for the power storage element and the power-related device as shown in FIG. Thereby, the state of the whole system including an electrical storage element and a power supply related apparatus can be grasped intuitively.

  The above-described embodiment is an example in all respects and is not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, and includes all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Communication device 10 Control part 12 1st communication part 13 2nd communication part 2 Server apparatus 20 Control part 21 Storage part 22 Communication part 3 Client apparatus 30 Control part 32 Communication part 33 Display part

Claims (8)

An information processing device that transmits information on a storage element and information on a power-related device that is at least one of a power conditioner, an uninterruptible power supply, and a rectifier in response to an external request or as an event Because
An acquisition unit that acquires information including the state of the power storage element and the power-related device from each by communication;
A storage processing unit for storing the acquired information in a storage medium in association with information for identifying the power storage element and the power-related device;
Information on the power storage element and the power supply related device stored in the storage medium is stored for each system including the power storage element and the power supply related device, or for each place where the power storage element and the power supply related device are installed. An information processing apparatus comprising: a transmission processing unit that transmits display information to be displayed collectively. 2. The storage element is configured by connecting a plurality of modules including a plurality of storage cells, and the display information is information that is displayed in association with information in a hierarchical manner based on a connection configuration of the storage elements. The information processing apparatus described in 1. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the power storage element is configured by connecting in parallel a bank in which a plurality of modules including a plurality of power storage cells are connected in series. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein information is displayed according to selection in the order of a module and a power storage cell with respect to the power storage element. 5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display information includes connection information to communication devices provided in the power storage element and the power supply related device. A plurality of communication devices provided in a power-related device that is at least one of a power storage element, a power conditioner, an uninterruptible power supply, and a rectifier, and information capable of communication connection with the plurality of communication devices A processing device,
The information processing apparatus
An acquisition unit that acquires information including the state of the power storage element or the power supply related device from each of the plurality of communication devices, and
A storage processing unit that stores the acquired information in a storage medium in association with information for identifying each of the storage element and the power-related device;
In response to a request from a communication terminal device or as an event, information on the power storage device and the power supply related device stored in the storage medium is stored for each system including the power storage device and the power supply related device, or the power storage An information processing system comprising: a transmission processing unit configured to transmit display information to be displayed in a lump for each place where an element and the power-related device are installed. Information on the storage element and information on the power-related device that is at least one of the power conditioner, the uninterruptible power supply, and the rectifier, in response to a request from the communication terminal device or as an event by the information processing device An information processing method for transmitting,
Using a plurality of communication devices provided in the power storage element or the power supply related device, information including the state of the power storage element and the power supply related device is obtained by communication from each ,
The acquired information is stored in a storage medium in association with information for identifying the power storage element and the power-related device, respectively.
Information on the power storage element and the power supply related device stored in the storage medium is stored for each system including the power storage element and the power supply related device, or for each place where the power storage element and the power supply related device are installed. An information processing method for transmitting display information to be displayed collectively to the communication terminal device. A computer including a display unit and a communication unit capable of communication connection with an information processing device, a power-related device that is at least one of information on a storage element, a power conditioner, an uninterruptible power supply, and a rectifier A computer program for displaying the information of
In the computer,
The information acquired by communication from each of the storage element and the power supply related device, the information for each system including the storage element and the power supply related device, or for each place where the storage element and the power supply related device are installed A computer program that executes a step of requesting a processing device, and a step of collectively displaying information transmitted from the information processing device in response to the request for each system or each location.

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