KR102525562B1 - System and method for controlling and monitoring power of remote it equipment through usage schedule - Google Patents

Abstract

A system for controlling and monitoring the power of a remote IT device through a usage schedule according to the present invention comprises: a remote operation terminal which performs monitoring from a remote distance and transmits a control signal; a remote control server having a plurality of channel ports formed to monitor the device connected to the corresponding port, deliver monitoring information to the remote operation terminal, and determine whether abnormalities occur to turn on or off power in case of the occurrence of abnormalities; and a network device connected to the port of the remote control server and subjected to the on/off of the power in case of the occurrence of abnormalities. A plurality of network devices are connected to one remote control server and operated in an unmanned way, and when abnormalities occur, the defect is detected remotely and the power is remotely controlled through a schedule program, thereby reducing the number of people and time spent at the site where the device is installed.

Description

System and method for controlling and monitoring the power of remote IT equipment through a usage schedule

The present invention relates to a system and method for controlling and monitoring the power of remote IT equipment through a usage schedule, and more particularly, to a remote control server rather than a separate device, and a plurality of devices connected to the corresponding remote control server. A system and method for controlling and monitoring the power of remote IT equipment through a usage schedule that handles failures, operates according to a calendar schedule, monitors abnormal current consumption of equipment, and can be remotely controlled through remote program operation will be.

In case of operating the equipment after installing the equipment in a remote location, when a problem occurs in the equipment, it is often possible to solve the problem by simply turning the power on/off and rebooting.

However, in the case of conventional equipment installed in remote locations, it is often impossible to remotely turn on/off the power, so even if a small problem occurs in the equipment, it is cumbersome that maintenance personnel must be sent directly to the remote location. There was a problem.

Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-1940811 (2019.01.15)

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention connects a plurality of network devices to one remote control server and operates them unattended, detects a bad condition remotely when an abnormality occurs, and remotely controls it through a schedule program for the schedule, and this device An object of the present invention is to provide a system and method for controlling and monitoring the power of remote IT equipment through a use schedule that processes data transmission and reception using another standby network when a network communication problem occurs with respect to its own server.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention allows a remote system operator to remotely inspect on-site equipment without visiting the site, and remotely turns on/off the power of various equipment when an abnormality occurs or as needed. (OFF), and schedules for each equipment by monthly, daily time, and season set by the operator in advance are possible, and the power consumption used by each equipment is checked, and when an abnormality occurs outside the set value, automatic operation is executed according to the applied setting. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a system and method for controlling and monitoring the power of remote IT equipment through a usage schedule.

In order to achieve the above object, a system for controlling and monitoring the power of remote IT equipment through a use schedule according to the present invention includes a remote operation terminal for transmitting a control signal while monitoring from a distance; A remote control server configured to form a plurality of channel ports to monitor equipment connected to the ports, deliver monitoring information to the remote operating terminal, determine whether an abnormality has occurred, and turn on or off power when an abnormality occurs; and network equipment that is connected to the port of the remote control server and receives power on/off control when an error occurs.

As another embodiment, a method for controlling and monitoring power of remote IT equipment through a use schedule according to the present invention in order to achieve the above object is a) multiple ports are formed to support multiple channels so that a plurality of network devices can be connected. reading the operating data by the central processing unit of the remote control server; (b) checking, by the central processing unit, an output state to the network equipment connected to each channel of the remote control server; (c) obtaining, by the central processing unit, setting and environment data of a remote control server; (d) the central processing unit controlling the network equipment connected to the channel by outputting setting data for each channel; (e) controlling the network equipment by the central processing unit and checking for abnormal operation; (f) checking, by the central processing unit, an abnormal operation of the network equipment; (g) receiving, by the central processing unit, a manual operation of a function key of a remote control server by an operator when an abnormal operation is not confirmed in step (f); (h) checking, by the central processing unit, manual input and output for a channel for which an operation error has not been confirmed by manually manipulating the function key, and then storing the current operating data without an operation error in a memory module; to be characterized

A system and method for controlling and monitoring the power of remote IT equipment through a usage schedule according to the present invention connects a plurality of network equipment to one remote control server and operates them unattended, remotely detects bad conditions in the event of an abnormality and schedules By remotely controlling the power through the schedule program for , there is an effect of reducing the number of people and the time required for the equipment installation site.

In addition, the system and method for controlling and monitoring the power of remote IT equipment through a usage schedule according to the present invention monitors the situation in real time before the maintenance personnel are put in when a problem occurs, controls the power, determines the occurrence of abnormalities in the field, and measures Based on the environmental data, it predicts the cause of the abnormality, and it has the effect of achieving faster normalization by injecting on-site maintenance personnel along with measures in the remote system.

In addition, the system and method for controlling and monitoring the power of remote IT equipment through a use schedule according to the present invention can solve simple problems while checking the current operation status of the site from a remote location through the remote control server, so the operator can visit the site Maintenance costs can be reduced according to this, and A/S can be processed quickly.

1 is a configuration diagram of a system for controlling and monitoring power of remote IT equipment through a use schedule according to the present invention.
2 is a detailed block diagram of a remote control server of a system for controlling and monitoring the power of remote IT equipment through a use schedule according to the present invention.
3 is a diagram for explaining a schedule used in a system for controlling and monitoring power of remote IT equipment through a use schedule according to the present invention.
4 is a flowchart of a method for controlling and monitoring power of remote IT equipment through a use schedule according to the present invention.
5 is a flowchart of a network module state check step in a method for controlling and monitoring power of remote IT equipment through a use schedule according to the present invention.

The terms or words used in this specification and claims should not be construed as being limited to ordinary or dictionary meanings, and the inventor may appropriately define the concept of terms in order to explain his/her invention in the best way. Based on the principle that there is, it should be interpreted as meaning and concept consistent with the technical spirit of the present invention.

Therefore, since the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are only one of the most preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not represent all of the technical ideas of the present invention, they can be substituted at the time of this application It should be understood that there may be many equivalents and variations.

Hereinafter, a system and method for controlling and monitoring power of remote IT equipment through a use schedule according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, referring to FIG. 1, a system for controlling and monitoring power of remote IT equipment through a use schedule according to the present invention will be described.

As shown in FIG. 1, the system for controlling and monitoring the power of remote IT equipment through a use schedule according to the present invention includes a remote operating terminal 100, a remote control server 200, a plurality of network equipment 300, and A mobile operating terminal 400 is included.

The remote operating terminal 100 performs internet communication or communication (RS232, RS422) with the remote control server 200 through a cable, and transmits a signal input by an administrator through an input means to the remote control server 200. By doing so, it is possible to control a plurality of devices connected to the corresponding remote control server 200 .

The mobile operating terminal 400 is a portable terminal such as a mobile phone or a tablet PC, and allows an operator to monitor the operation status of network equipment 300 connected to the remote control server 200 from anywhere, and the network equipment 300 ), the power is turned on/off through a simple touch operation.

The remote control server 200 turns on/off power to the network equipment 300 such as LED display boards, CCTV cameras, streetlights and lights, or heaters connected to ports.

In addition, the remote control server 200 monitors the current applied to the network devices 300 .

As mentioned above, the network equipment 300 is equipment equivalent to an LED display board, a CCTV camera, a street light and lighting, or a heater connected to a plurality of channels formed in the remote control server 200.

The remote control server 200 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 2 .

As shown in FIG. 2, the remote control server 200 includes a communication interface 210 composed of a network basic module 211, a network preliminary module 212, and a serial communication module 213, an analog & TTL input signal module ( 220), TTL output signal module (230), schedule and schedule data module (240), RTC electronic calendar & current time module (250), temperature & humidity sensor module (260), output control module (270), current monitoring module 280, a status display module 290, and a central processing unit (CPU).

The network basic module 211 is connected to the remote operating terminal 100, receives operation and setting data of the remote control server 200 from the remote operating terminal 100, and transmits data to the remote operating terminal 100. It is a data transmission passage module that transmits the current operating state and environment data of the remote control server 200, and is used for power control, environment monitoring, current measurement, and transmission of schedule data.

The network preliminary module 212 is a backup communication interface having a separate IP address when an error occurs in the network basic module 211, and controls power of remote IT equipment and enables the operation of a monitoring system even when an error occurs.

The serial communication module 220 is a module for controlling and communicating lower devices other than the network basic module 211, and supports RS-422 communication as well as RS-232C.

The serial communication module 220 performs communication with other remote control servers 200, and independent operation and control by a separate protocol is possible (?).

Meanwhile, as the plurality of remote control servers 200 communicate through the serial communication module 220, data can be shared between the remote control servers 200.

As described above, by sharing data between the plurality of remote control servers 200, when a problem occurs in the communication interface 210 of a specific remote control server 200, the remote control server 200 that does not have a problem The shared data may be transmitted to the remote operating terminal 100 through the communication interface 210 .

The analog & TTL input signal module 220 is connected to various sensors such as an external illuminance sensor, a wind sensor, and a temperature sensor to receive data measured by the sensors.

In addition, the analog & TTL input signal module 220 is connected to the network equipment 300 such as LED signboards, CCTV cameras, street lights and lighting, or heaters and receives output signals of corresponding network equipment 300 input. .

The central processing unit (CPU) receives the illuminance value detected by the illuminance sensor and compares it with the output signal received from the streetlight or lighting, and generates a control signal for controlling the illuminance of the corresponding streetlight or lighting.

In addition, the central processing unit (CPU) controls the modules constituting the remote control server 200, and the network equipment 300 connected to the port of the remote control server 200 based on a set program (schedule). and transmits the status of the corresponding network equipment 300 to the remote operating terminal 100 in a remote place through communication so that the network equipment 300 can be monitored in a remote place.

For reference, the setting schedule of the network equipment 300 connected to the port of the remote control server 200, as shown in FIG. 3, sets an ON time and an OFF time for each channel, repeat time, etc. This is a set schedule schedule.

The TTL output signal module 230 outputs a control signal generated by the central processing unit (CPU) to the network devices 300 so that the corresponding network devices 300 are controlled.

In addition, the TTL output signal module 230 controls ventilation and hot air balloons according to temperature with a control signal generated and transmitted from the central processing unit (CPU), and a separate function setting for external conditions is possible.

The schedule and schedule data module 240 receives the current year, month, day, hour, and minute from the RTC (Real-Time Clock) and compares it with the schedule stored in the storage device, and the analog & TTL input signal module This module controls the corresponding output port based on the data measured in step 220.

The RTC electronic calendar & current time module 250 is a module for applying current time data even in case of power failure or power off based on the current time transmitted through the network.

The temperature & humidity sensor module 260 is a module inside the remote control server 200 for measuring real-time temperature and humidity, and the overall temperature and humidity inside the remote control server 200 or a specific network equipment 300 is connected Measure the overall temperature and humidity of the pot.

The communication interface 210 provides the temperature and humidity values measured by the temperature & humidity sensor module 260 to the monitoring terminal 100 so that the inside of the remote control server 200 may be caused by overheating and humidity. It enables the manager to monitor the abnormal operation that exists so that the inspection can be made.

The output control module 270 has an input terminal connected to the central processing unit (CPU) and an output terminal connected to the network equipment 300 to detect a short-circuit fuse state and an abnormal output state during startup, and the corresponding network equipment 300 ) controls the power supply of ON or OFF.

The current monitoring module 280 measures the current flowing through the outlet to the network equipment 300 in real time when the power output is turned on under the control of the output control module 270 .

The central processing unit (CPU) receiving the measurement value measured by the current monitoring module 280 determines that an overcurrent has occurred if a current greater than or equal to the set value flows based on the set value, and if the current consumed is less than the set value, the network equipment (300 ) or it is determined that there is a problem between the power supply unit and the network equipment 300.

The status display module 290 is a module that displays normal and abnormal conditions for the above-described modules in the field, and enables field workers to recognize and take action when abnormal conditions occur.

The status information of each module displayed on the status display module 290 is transmitted to the remote operating terminal 100 in wired/wireless communication so as to monitor the remote control server 200 from a remote location.

In addition, the remote control server 200 according to the present invention further includes a memory module M to share the data or measured data of the above-described modules, including data of the schedule and schedule data module 240, in a backup form. are saving

A method of controlling and monitoring power of remote IT equipment through a use schedule using the above configuration will be described with reference to FIG. 4 .

The central processing unit (CPU) reads the information stored in the memory module (M) for the network equipment (300) connected to the port of the remote control server (200) supporting multiple channels (S100).

The memory module (M) stores on/off information of a channel to which the network equipment 300 is connected before power is turned off, current value set for each channel, and scheduling information.

The central processing unit (CPU) performs a step of checking an output state to the network equipment 300 connected to each channel of the remote control server 200 (S200).

In the step S200, the central processing unit (CPU) first performs the step (S210) of checking the defective state of the network basic module 211 of the communication interface 210 as shown in FIG. In this case, a step of confirming the defective state of the network preliminary module 212 is performed (S220).

In steps S210 and S220, the network basic module 211 and the network preliminary module 212 are tested for defects by the remote operating terminal 100 through the corresponding network basic module 211 and network preliminary module 212. When a signal is sent and a response signal to the corresponding test signal is normally received from the remote operating terminal 100, it is determined to be good, and when reception is not normal, it is determined to be bad.

In the step S210, if the network basic module 211 does not have poor communication, a step of communicating with the remote operating terminal 100 is performed (S220′).

The central processing unit (CPU) receives settings and environment data of the remote control server 200 through communication with the remote operating terminal 100 .

In the step S220, if the network preliminary module 212 also has a communication failure, the operation of the remote control server 200 is performed by applying the existing setting and environment data stored in the memory module M (S230). .

The above-described setting and environment data determine when the remote control server 200 will turn on/off the network equipment 300 connected to the port, allowable current or voltage supplied to the corresponding network equipment 300 information, etc.

After the step S200, the central processing unit (CPU) performs a step of acquiring settings and environmental data of the remote control server 200 (S300).

That is, the central processing unit (CPU) acquires settings and environment data from the remote operating terminal 100 when communication with the communication interface 210 is possible, and when communication is not possible, the memory module (M) acquires the existing data. Performs steps to acquire settings and environment data stored in .

Next, the central processing unit (CPU) outputs setting data for each channel and performs a step of controlling the network equipment 300 connected to the channel (S400).

According to the setting data for each channel, the central processing unit (CPU) opens a port of a specific channel and controls the corresponding network equipment 300 by supplying power to the network equipment 300 connected to the opened channel according to a set schedule. can do.

As described above, the central processing unit (CPU) of the remote control server 200 controls the network equipment 300 and performs a step of checking for abnormal operation (S500).

When the temperature & humidity sensor module 260 of the remote control server 200 detects temperature information and humidity information and the current monitoring module 280 monitors and senses current, the central processing unit (CPU) stores the memory It compares with the reference value of module (M) and checks whether there is an abnormal operation.

The central processing unit (CPU) performs a step of checking an abnormal operation of the network equipment 300 (S600).

That is, when the temperature of a specific port is higher than the reference value temperature or the current is higher than the reference value current, the central processing unit (CPU) confirms that there is an abnormality in operation as heat is generated by flowing overcurrent to the network equipment 300 do.

In addition, the central processing unit (CPU) determines that there is an abnormality in operation even when power is input to the network equipment 300 but no output is output.

When the operation abnormality of the network equipment 300 is confirmed, the output control module 270 under the control of the central processing unit (CPU) turns off the power unit of the network equipment 300 connected to the channel in which the operation abnormality is detected. (OFF) Performs a control step (S700`).

The central processing unit (CPU) transfers the operational error channel to the remote operating terminal 100 through the communication interface 210, thereby performing a step of reporting to the operator (S800′).

In the step S800′, the central processing unit (CPU) further includes a step of storing the operational error channel in the memory module (M) so that an operator can refer to which channel has an error in the future.

After the step S800' or the step S600, as the operator manually manipulates the function key of the remote control server 200, the central processing unit (CPU) performs a step of receiving it (S700).

By manually manipulating the function key, the site manager can check the event-type key input on site and check and store various output values such as current of each channel port for temporary manual input values.

In particular, after checking the manual input and output of the operationally abnormal channel by manually manipulating the function key and correcting the input value or output value, the operational abnormality can be checked, and then, in the step S400, the channel-specific settings and environment information are displayed. It can also be reflected when controlling.

In addition, after checking the manual input and output for the channel that operates normally by manually manipulating the function key, a step of storing the current operating data with no abnormal operation in the memory module M is performed (S800).

The manual input is a power on/off signal of the network device 300 connected to a specific port, and the output is an output signal that turns on/off the network device 300 connected to the port according to the power on/off signal.

In the above, the technical idea of the present invention has been described together with the accompanying drawings, but this is an illustrative example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but does not limit the present invention. In addition, it is obvious that various modifications and imitations can be made by anyone having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs without departing from the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

100: remote operating terminal
200: remote control server
210: communication interface
211: network basic module
212: network spare module
213: serial communication module
220: analog & TTL input signal module
230: TTL output signal module
240: schedule and schedule data module
250: RTC electronic calendar & current time module
260: temperature & humidity sensor module
270: output control module
280: current monitoring module
290: status display module
CPU: central processing unit
M: memory module
300: network equipment
400: mobile operating terminal

Claims (12)

a remote operation terminal that transmits a control signal while monitoring from a distance;
A remote control server configured to form a plurality of channel ports to monitor equipment connected to the ports, deliver monitoring information to the remote operating terminal, determine whether an abnormality has occurred, and turn on or off power when an abnormality occurs; and
Network equipment that is connected to the port of the remote control server and receives power on/off control when an error occurs;
The remote control server
a communication interface enabling communication with the remote operating terminal; and
A memory module storing ON information and OFF information of a channel to which the network equipment is connected before power off, or current value set for each channel and scheduling information;
The communication interface is
a network basic module for receiving operation and setting data of the remote control server from the remote operating terminal or transmitting power control, environment monitoring, current measurement, and schedule data to the remote operating terminal; and
A serial communication module for controlling and communicating with equipment other than the network basic module and communicating with the remote control server and other remote control servers; controlling power of remote IT equipment through a use schedule comprising a. and monitoring system.
According to claim 1,
The communication interface is
A system for controlling and monitoring the power of remote IT equipment through a usage schedule, characterized in that it further includes; .
According to claim 1,
The remote control server
An analog & TTL input signal module that is connected to the network devices and receives output signals of corresponding network devices, or is connected to external sensors and receives data measured by the corresponding sensors;
a central processing unit that controls modules constituting the remote control server and controls network devices connected to ports of the remote control server;
a TTL output signal module for outputting the control signal generated by the central processing unit to the network devices so that the corresponding network devices are controlled;
A schedule and schedule data module that receives the current year, month, day, hour, and minute from the RTC, compares it with the stored schedule, and controls the corresponding output port based on the data measured by the analog & TTL input signal module;
RTC electronic calendar & current time module for receiving the current time transmitted through the communication interface and applying the current time data even in case of power failure or power off;
a temperature & humidity sensor module for measuring the temperature and humidity inside the remote control server or the temperature and humidity of a specific port to which network equipment is connected;
an output control module having an input terminal connected to the central processing unit and an output terminal connected to the network equipment to detect an abnormal state and control power supply of the corresponding network equipment on or off; and
A system for controlling and monitoring the power of remote IT equipment through a use schedule comprising a; current monitoring module for measuring the current flowing to the network equipment when the power output is turned on under the control of the output control module.
According to claim 3,
The central processing unit
The current monitoring module receives the measured value and determines that overcurrent has occurred if a current greater than the set value flows based on the set value, and if the current consumed is less than the set value, it is determined that there is a problem between the network equipment or the power supply unit and the network equipment A system for controlling and monitoring the power of remote IT equipment through a use schedule, characterized in that to do.
According to claim 3,
The central processing unit
It controls the modules constituting the remote control server, controls the network devices connected to the port of the remote control server based on a set schedule, and transmits the status of the network devices to a remote operating terminal through communication so that A system that controls and monitors the power of remote IT equipment through a usage schedule that enables monitoring of the network equipment.
(a) reading operating data by a central processing unit of a remote control server supporting multiple channels by forming a plurality of ports so that a plurality of network devices can be connected;
(b) checking, by the central processing unit, an output state to the network equipment connected to each channel of the remote control server;
(c) obtaining, by the central processing unit, setting and environment data of a remote control server;
(d) the central processing unit controlling the network equipment connected to the channel by outputting setting data for each channel;
(e) controlling the network equipment by the central processing unit and checking for abnormal operation;
(f) checking, by the central processing unit, an abnormal operation of the network equipment;
(g) receiving, by the central processing unit, a manual operation of a function key of a remote control server by an operator when an abnormal operation is not confirmed in step (f);
(h) checking, by the central processing unit, manual input and output for channels for which operational abnormality has not been confirmed by manually manipulating the function key, and then storing current operation data having no operational abnormalities in a memory module;
The step (b) is
(b-1) checking, by the central processing unit, a defective state of the network basic module of the communication interface;
(b-2) checking, by the central processing unit, the defective state of the network preliminary module when the communication of the network basic module is defective in the step (b-1); and
(b-3) operating the remote control server by applying the existing settings and environment data stored in the memory module by the central processing unit when the network preliminary module also has a communication failure in step (b-2); include,
allowing the serial communication module of the communication interface to communicate with the remote control server and other remote control servers;
After step (f) above
In the case of an operation abnormality confirmed in step (f) above
(g`) controlling, by an output control module under the control of the central processing unit, a power unit of a network equipment connected to a channel in which an operation abnormality is detected;
Before turning off the power unit, ON information and OFF information of a channel to which the network equipment is connected, current value set for each channel, and scheduling information are stored in a memory module through a use schedule. of power control and monitoring method.
delete According to claim 6,
If the communication state of the network basic module is normal in step (b-1) or if the communication state of the network auxiliary module is normal in step (b-2), the central processing unit is A method for controlling and monitoring power of remote IT equipment through a use schedule, further comprising; communicating with a remote operating terminal through a network reserve module.
According to claim 6,
(h`) a step in which the central processing unit transmits an operation abnormal channel to a remote operating terminal through a communication interface and reports to an operator; .
According to claim 6,
In step (c) above
The central processing unit
If communication with the communication interface is possible, setting and environment data are acquired from the remote operating terminal, and if communication is not possible, setting and environment data stored in the memory module are obtained. monitoring method.
According to claim 6,
In step (d) above
The central processing unit
Remote IT equipment power control and monitoring method.
According to claim 6
In step (e) above
The central processing unit
When the temperature & humidity sensor module of the remote control server detects temperature information and humidity information, and the current monitoring module monitors and detects the current, the use schedule characterized in that the operation is checked by comparing with the reference value of the memory module. Power control and monitoring method of remote IT equipment through.

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