KR102589362B1 - Apparatus and method for monitoring Battery Management System - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a BMS monitoring device and method that can effectively monitor multiple BMSs in the process of monitoring multiple different BMSs. The BMS monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention is a device that monitors a plurality of different BMSs that communicate with a higher level control device, and maps the communication protocol between the higher level control device and each BMS to the identification information of each BMS. a storage module configured to store; an input module configured to receive identification information for at least one BMS to be monitored among the plurality of BMS and monitoring items corresponding to the identification information; Receive the identification information and the monitoring item from the input module, receive the communication protocol corresponding to the identification information from the storage module, extract setting information corresponding to the input monitoring item from the communication protocol, and a creation module configured to generate a configuration file in which monitoring items and the configuration information are mapped; And receiving the generated settings file from the generation module, receiving sensing values corresponding to the monitoring items from the BMS that is the monitoring target using the received settings file, and setting information included in the received settings file. It includes a control module configured to monitor the sensing value based on.

Description

BMS monitoring device and method {Apparatus and method for monitoring Battery Management System}

The present invention relates to a BMS monitoring device and method, and more specifically, to a BMS monitoring device and method that can effectively monitor multiple BMSs in the process of monitoring multiple different BMSs.

Recently, as the demand for portable electronic products such as laptops, video cameras, and portable phones has rapidly increased, and as the development of electric vehicles, energy storage batteries, robots, and satellites has begun, high-performance secondary batteries capable of repeated charging and discharging have been developed. Research is actively underway.

Currently commercialized secondary batteries include nickel cadmium batteries, nickel hydrogen batteries, nickel zinc batteries, and lithium secondary batteries. Among these, lithium secondary batteries have little memory effect compared to nickel-based secondary batteries, so they can be freely charged and discharged. It is receiving attention for its extremely low self-discharge rate and high energy density.

In general, an Energy Storage System (ESS) is a system that stores generated power and can stably supply power according to demand patterns. It stores excess power produced at a power plant and transmits it when there is a temporary power shortage. refers to a storage device. This energy storage system does not directly deliver power produced by a power plant to homes or factories, but stores energy in an energy storage device such as a large secondary battery, generates power when and where it is most needed, and then transmits the energy. It is a system that increases efficiency.

The energy storage system includes a battery system including a plurality of battery racks and a battery management system (BMS), a power conversion system (PCS), and an energy management system (EMS). The plurality of battery racks are for charging and storing energy and discharging and outputting energy when necessary. The battery management system is for managing the plurality of battery racks, and the power conversion system is connected to the grid, which is a power grid, to convert direct current to alternating current. It is used to convert alternating current into direct current and control charging and discharging of the battery, and the energy management system is intended to control the battery management system and power conversion system by considering the load, battery status, etc.

Each of the plurality of battery racks included in the energy storage system may include a plurality of battery modules, and in this case, each battery module may include a plurality of secondary batteries. In order to effectively control charging and discharging of the secondary battery, the BMS must monitor the voltage, current, temperature, SOC or SOH of the secondary battery, and control the secondary battery based on the monitored information.

In general, an ESS may include multiple different BMS. In this case, in order to monitor each BMS, there was the inconvenience of having to separately set communication information for each BMS and monitor each BMS sequentially based on the set communication information.

The present invention was created against the background of the above prior art, and relates to a BMS monitoring device and method that can effectively monitor multiple BMSs in the process of monitoring multiple different BMSs.

Other objects and advantages of the present invention can be understood from the following description and will be more clearly understood by practicing the present invention. In addition, it will be readily apparent that the objects and advantages of the present invention can be realized by means and combinations thereof indicated in the claims.

A BMS monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object is a device that monitors a plurality of different BMSs that communicate with a higher level control device, and establishes a communication protocol between the higher level control device and each BMS. a storage module configured to map and store identification information of each BMS; an input module configured to receive identification information for at least one BMS to be monitored among the plurality of BMS and monitoring items corresponding to the identification information; Receive the identification information and the monitoring item from the input module, receive the communication protocol corresponding to the identification information from the storage module, extract setting information corresponding to the input monitoring item from the communication protocol, and a creation module configured to generate a configuration file in which monitoring items and the configuration information are mapped; And receiving the generated settings file from the generation module, receiving sensing values corresponding to the monitoring items from the BMS that is the monitoring target using the received settings file, and setting information included in the received settings file. It includes a control module configured to monitor the sensing value based on.

Additionally, the input module may be configured to further receive editing information about the monitoring item.

In addition, the BMS monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include an editing module configured to receive the editing information from the input module and edit the setting file based on the editing information.

Additionally, the editing module may be configured to edit the configuration file even while the BMS is operating.

Additionally, the storage module may be configured to receive the edit information from the input module and store the number of times the edit information has been input.

In addition, the generating module receives the mode of the editing information from the storage module, generates an index of the setting information based on the mode, and tabulates the monitoring item and the index to generate the setting file. It can be configured.

Additionally, the control module may be configured to log the sensed value to the storage module.

In addition, the BMS monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention receives the monitored sensing value from the control module, receives the logged sensing value from the storage module, and receives the monitored sensing value and the logged sensing value. It may further include a display module configured to display.

In addition, the ESS according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object includes a BMS monitoring device according to the present invention.

In addition, the BMS monitoring method according to an embodiment of the present invention to achieve the above object is a method of monitoring a plurality of different BMSs that communicate with a higher level control device, and includes communication between the higher level control device and each BMS. Mapping and storing the protocol to identification information of each BMS; Receiving identification information for one BMS to be monitored among the plurality of BMSs and a monitoring item corresponding to the identification information; Extracting setting information corresponding to the monitoring item from the communication protocol and generating a setting file in which the monitoring item and the setting information are mapped; and receiving a sensing value corresponding to the monitoring item from one BMS that is the monitoring target, and monitoring the sensing value based on the setting information.

According to one aspect of the present invention, when monitoring a plurality of BMS, there is an advantage in that a plurality of BMS can be effectively monitored simultaneously by creating a configuration file applied to each BMS.

In particular, according to an embodiment of the present invention, an improved BMS monitoring device that allows users to easily and conveniently effectively monitor multiple BMS by allowing editing of monitoring items for monitoring multiple BMS and corresponding setting information. may be provided.

In addition, the present invention can have various other effects, and these other effects of the present invention can be understood through the following description and can be more clearly seen through examples of the present invention.

The following drawings attached to this specification illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention, and serve to further understand the technical idea of the present invention together with the detailed description of the invention described later. Therefore, the present invention includes the matters described in such drawings. It should not be interpreted as limited to only .
Figure 1 is a diagram schematically showing the functional configuration of a BMS monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration in which the BMS monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected between some components of the ESS.
Figure 3 shows the identification information and communication protocol of the BMS referenced by the BMS monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 shows a configuration file created by the BMS monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a flowchart schematically showing a BMS monitoring method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Prior to this, the terms or words used in this specification and claims should not be construed as limited to their usual or dictionary meanings, and the inventor must appropriately use the concept of terms to explain his or her invention in the best way. It must be interpreted as meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention based on the principle of definability.

Therefore, 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 entirely represent the technical idea of the present invention, so at the time of filing the present application, various options that can replace them are available. It should be understood that equivalents and variations may exist.

Additionally, when describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to “include” a certain element, this means that it does not exclude other elements, but may further include other elements, unless specifically stated to the contrary. Additionally, terms such as 'control module' described in the specification refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, and may be implemented as hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

Additionally, throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected" to another part, this refers not only to the case where it is "directly connected" but also to the case where it is "indirectly connected" with another element in between. Includes.

In this specification, a secondary battery refers to an independent cell that has a negative electrode terminal and a positive electrode terminal and is physically separable. As an example, one pouch-type lithium polymer cell may be considered a secondary battery.

The BMS monitoring device according to the present invention is a device that monitors the operating status of a BMS (Battery Management System). In particular, the BMS monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention can monitor a plurality of different BMSs that communicate with a higher level control device. For example, the BMS monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention can monitor the operation of the BMS to measure the voltage of the battery. Here, the upper control device may be a master BMS that controls one or more BMS. Alternatively, the upper control device may be an EMS (Energy Management System). More specifically, the BMS monitoring device according to the present invention can monitor a plurality of BMSs that manage a plurality of batteries that are electrically connected to both ends of a grid, which is a power grid. Here, the plurality of batteries may include a plurality of secondary batteries and may be connected in parallel to each other. For example, a battery according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of battery modules. Here, the battery module may include a plurality of secondary batteries connected in series and/or parallel.

Figure 1 is a diagram schematically showing the functional configuration of a BMS monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the BMS monitoring device 100 according to the present invention includes a storage module 110, an input module 120, a generation module 130, and a control module 140.

The storage module 110 may be configured to store communication protocols between the upper control device and each BMS. In particular, the storage module 110 can map the communication protocol to the identification information of each BMS and store it. Here, the communication protocol may be communication information between the upper control device and each BMS. For example, the communication protocol may include the CAN communication protocol. Additionally, the identification information of the BMS may be a unique number or serial number of the BMS.

The input module 120 can receive identification information for one or more BMS to be monitored among a plurality of BMS. For example, the input module 120 may receive identification information about a plurality of BMSs to be monitored. Alternatively, the input module 120 may receive identification information about one BMS to be monitored.

Additionally, the input module 120 may be configured to receive monitoring items corresponding to identification information of the BMS. For example, the input module 120 may receive monitoring items corresponding to the BMS to be monitored. More specifically, the input module 120 can receive identification information of the BMS to be monitored from the user and input the monitoring item to be monitored from the BMS to be monitored. Here, the monitoring item may be an item that can monitor the operating status of the BMS that manages or controls the battery. For example, monitoring items may include battery voltage, current, temperature, SOC, SOH, etc.

For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the input module 120 may be implemented with a keyboard, mouse, touch screen, or GUI (Graphical User Interface) to receive information such as numbers or letters from the user. there is.

The generation module 130 may receive identification information and monitoring items from the input module 120. More specifically, the generation module 130 is connected to the input module 120 to exchange electrical signals. Additionally, when information is input to the input module 120, the generation module 130 may receive identification information of the BMS and monitoring items corresponding to the identification information from the input module 120.

Additionally, the generation module 130 may receive a communication protocol corresponding to identification information from the storage module 110. More specifically, the generation module 130 may be connected to the storage module 110 to exchange electrical signals. In addition, when the generation module 130 receives identification information from the input module 120, it requests information from the storage module 110 based on the received identification information and stores the communication protocol corresponding to the received identification information. It can be received from module 110. Here, the communication protocol may be stored in advance in the storage module 110.

Additionally, the creation module 130 may extract setting information corresponding to the input monitoring item from the communication protocol. More specifically, when the generation module 130 receives the communication protocol from the storage module 110, it can extract setting information corresponding to the monitoring item from the received communication protocol. Here, the setting information is information included in the communication protocol and may mean a communication protocol of monitoring items set differently for each BMS. For example, the CAN ID of the voltage value used when BMS with identification information No. 1 communicates with the upper control device is 110, and the CAN ID of the voltage value used when BMS with identification information No. 2 communicates with the upper control device is 130. It can be.

Additionally, the creation module 130 can create a configuration file. Here, the configuration file may be provided by mapping monitoring items and configuration information. More specifically, when the generation module 130 receives identification information and monitoring items from the input module 120 and extracts setting information from the storage module 110, the monitoring item and setting information can be matched one-to-one. . In particular, the creation module 130 can map identification information, monitoring items, and setting information. That is, the configuration file may be a table-type file in which identification information, monitoring items, and configuration information are mapped.

Through this configuration, the BMS monitoring device 100 according to the present invention has the advantage of being able to effectively monitor multiple BMS.

The control module 140 may receive the configuration file generated by the creation module 130. More specifically, the control module 140 is connected to the generation module 130 and can exchange electrical signals. Additionally, the control module 140 may receive the configuration file generated by the creation module 130 from the creation module 130.

Additionally, the control module 140 can receive sensing values corresponding to the monitoring items from the BMS that is the monitoring target using the received settings file. Here, the sensing value may be data measured by the BMS from the battery. For example, the sensed value may include voltage, current, temperature, etc. Additionally, the control module 140 may be configured to monitor the sensing value based on setting information included in the received setting file.

For example, when the control module 140 receives a settings file, it receives sensing values corresponding to the monitoring items from the BMS corresponding to the identification information based on the identification information, monitoring items, and setting information included in the settings file. You can. Additionally, the control module 140 may receive sensing values and monitor the sensing values.

Meanwhile, the generation module 130 and/or the control module 140 may use processors, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), other chipsets, logic circuits, registers, etc. known in the art to perform the operations described above. It may be implemented in a form that selectively includes a communication modem and/or a data processing device.

Preferably, the input module 120 may be configured to further receive editing information on monitoring items. More specifically, the input module 120 can receive editing information that can edit monitoring items. Here, the editing information may be information that can delete or add a monitoring item. For example, editing information may be information that deletes or adds a voltage value from a monitoring item. Alternatively, the editing information may be information that changes the monitoring time interval of the voltage value.

More preferably, the BMS monitoring device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include an editing module 150, as shown in the configuration of FIG. 1.

The editing module 150 may receive editing information from the input module 120. More specifically, the editing module 150 is connected to the input module 120 to exchange electrical signals. Additionally, when editing information is input to the input module 120, the editing module 150 may receive the monitoring item of the BMS and the editing information corresponding to the monitoring item from the input module 120.

Additionally, the editing module 150 may be configured to edit a settings file based on editing information. More specifically, the editing module 150 is connected to the generating module 130 and can exchange electrical signals. Additionally, when the editing module 150 receives editing information from the input module 120, the editing module 150 may receive a configuration file from the generating module 130 and edit the received configuration file. For example, the editing module 150 may edit monitoring items included in the settings file.

Through this configuration, the BMS monitoring device 100 according to the present invention allows the user to directly edit the monitoring items without the need to request editing of the settings file, which has the effect of securing accessibility and convenience of BMS monitoring. .

Additionally, preferably, the editing module 150 may be configured to edit the configuration file even while the BMS is operating. More specifically, the editing module 150 can edit the configuration file even while the upper control device is operating. Additionally, the editing module 150 can edit the configuration file even while the upper control device and BMS are operating.

Through this configuration, the BMS monitoring device 100 according to the present invention has the effect of effectively monitoring the BMS by eliminating the need for the upper control device or BMS to stop operation for monitoring operations or changing monitoring items. .

Meanwhile, in order to perform the above-described operations, the editing module 150 may include a processor, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), another chipset, a logic circuit, a register, a communication modem, and/or a data processing device known in the art. It may be implemented in a form that optionally includes, etc.

Also, preferably, the storage module 110 may receive editing information from the input module 120 and store the number of times the editing information has been input. More specifically, the storage module 110 may be connected to the input module 120 and receive editing information from the input module 120. Additionally, the storage module 110 may store the number of times edit information has been input. In particular, the storage module 110 can map the number of inputs of each edit information to the identification information of the BMS and store it. Additionally, the storage module 110 may map the number of inputs of each edit information to a monitoring item and store it. For example, when editing information for monitoring the voltage value summed over 24 hours is input 10 times for BMS No. 1, the storage module 110 maps it to BMS No. 1 and stores 24 values for the voltage value. You can save editing information that monitors the voltage value added up over time.

More preferably, the generating module 130 may receive a mode of editing information from the storage module 110 and generate an index of setting information based on the mode. More specifically, the creation module 130 may receive editing information from the storage module 110. In particular, the creation module 130 may receive a mode of edit information. Here, the mode may be edit information with the largest number of inputs among the edit information stored in the storage module 110. Additionally, the generation module 130 may generate an index so that information corresponding to a mode among the setting information can be distinguished from information not corresponding to a mode. For example, if the editing information that 'monitors the voltage value summed over 24 hours' is the mode, the generation module 130 can distinguish the information corresponding to the voltage value among the setting information from other information. there is. In particular, the generation module 130 may generate an index indicating that there is editing information for 'monitoring the voltage value summed over 24 hours for the voltage value'.

Additionally, the creation module 130 may be configured to create a settings file by tabulating the monitoring items and the index. More specifically, when creating a settings file, the creation module 130 may generate a settings file including an index. For example, the generation module 130 may create a settings file by tabulating the voltage value, which is a monitoring item, and an index for 'monitoring the voltage value summed over 24 hours for the voltage value.'

Through this configuration, the BMS monitoring device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can quickly monitor the BMS using multiple edited editing information, thereby improving user convenience.

Preferably, the control module 140 may be configured to log the sensing value of the BMS to the storage module 110. More specifically, the control module 140 may store the sensing values monitored or received from the BMS in the storage module 110. For example, the control module 140 may store sensing values according to time, date, or year.

Through this configuration, the BMS monitoring device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention accurately monitors the operating state of the ESS, compares and analyzes data related to the operation of the ESS, and effectively operates the ESS. There is.

More preferably, the BMS monitoring device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a display module 160, as shown in the configuration of FIG. 1. The display module 160 may receive the monitored sensing value from the control module 140 and the logged sensing value from the storage module 110. Additionally, the display module 160 may be configured to display monitored sensing values and logged sensing values.

For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the display module 160 may be implemented as a monitor or a graphical user interface (GUI) to display information such as numbers or letters to the user.

Figure 2 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration in which the BMS monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected between some components of the ESS.

Referring to FIG. 2, the BMS monitoring device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be connected to some components of an ESS (Energy Storage System). For example, as shown in the configuration of FIG. 2, the BMS monitoring device 100 may be connected between the upper control device 30 and a plurality of BMSs 20. Here, the ESS (1) may include an upper control device (30), a BMS (20), a battery (10), and a power conversion device (40).

The upper control device 30 is electrically connected to the power conversion device 40 and the BMS 20 and can exchange electrical signals. For example, the upper control device 30 may be connected to a plurality of different BMSs 20.

Additionally, the upper control device 30 can manage a plurality of batteries 10 . More specifically, the upper control device 30 can manage each battery 10 through each BMS 20 connected to each battery 10. For example, the upper control device 30 may receive the current, voltage, temperature, SOC, and SOH of each battery 10, and control the charging and discharging operation of each battery 10 based on this. .

Additionally, the upper control device 30 may transmit a charge or discharge command to the power conversion device 40. The upper control device 30 may optionally include an energy management system (EMS) known in the art to perform the operations described above.

The power conversion device 40 may be electrically connected to a plurality of batteries 10, respectively. For example, as shown in the configuration of FIG. 2, the power conversion device 40 may be electrically connected to both ends of a plurality of batteries 10 connected in parallel.

Additionally, the power conversion device 40 may be connected to the grid G. For example, as shown in the configuration of FIG. 2, the power conversion device 40 may be electrically connected to the grid G, which is a power network. More specifically, the power conversion device 40 may be located between the plurality of batteries 10 and the grid (G). Through this configuration, the power conversion device 40 can supply charging power to the plurality of batteries 10 . Additionally, the power conversion device 40 may receive discharge power from a plurality of batteries 10 . For example, the power conversion device 40 may receive power from the grid G and transfer charging power to the plurality of batteries 10 . Additionally, the power conversion device 40 can receive discharge power from the plurality of batteries 10 and transfer power to the grid G. For example, the power conversion device 40 may optionally include a power conversion system (PCS) known in the art to perform the operations described above.

The BMS monitoring device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be connected between the upper control device 30 and a plurality of BMSs 20, as shown in the configuration of FIG. 2. Through this configuration, the BMS monitoring device 100 according to the present invention is a device specialized for BMS monitoring and has the advantage of distributing the work load of the upper control device 30. In addition, the BMS monitoring device 100 according to the present invention compares the monitoring results of the BMS monitoring device 100 with the monitoring results of the upper control device 30 to check whether the upper control device 30 is operating normally. , it has the advantage of ensuring reliability of monitoring results.

In addition, the BMS monitoring device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected to some components of the ESS 1, and monitors and logs the sensing values of each battery 10 according to temperature, time, or season. , it is effective in efficiently managing the energy of the ESS(1) by establishing a charging/discharging strategy based on this.

Figure 3 shows the identification information and communication protocol of the BMS referenced by the BMS monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, the BMS monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention can refer to the identification information and communication protocol of each BMS. Additionally, the BMS monitoring device can store identification information and communication protocols for each BMS.

For example, as shown in the table of FIG. 3, the BMS monitoring device, in the first table 310, for identification information No. 1 BMS, the communication protocol used by BMS No. 1 to communicate with the upper control device is The included communication protocols can be saved. For example, the communication protocol may include CAN ID and communication data information (eg, voltage, current, SOC, etc.).

Similarly, the BMS monitoring device may store, in the second table 320, a communication protocol including a communication protocol used by BMS No. 2 to communicate with the upper control device with respect to BMS No. 2 identification information.

Similarly, the BMS monitoring device may store, in the third table 330, a communication protocol including a communication protocol used by the N BMS to communicate with the upper control device, with respect to the identification information N BMS.

Figure 4 shows a configuration file created by the BMS monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the BMS monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention can create a configuration file. More specifically, the BMS monitoring device according to an embodiment of the present invention can create a configuration file containing identification information, monitoring items, and configuration information.

For example, as shown in the table of FIG. 4, the BMS monitoring device, in the first table 410, with respect to the identification information No. 1 BMS, voltage, which is an item to be monitored from BMS No. 1, and corresponding to the voltage You can create a configuration file that contains configuration information (e.g. CAN ID 110 for voltage and CAN communication protocol for voltage).

Similarly, the BMS monitoring device, in the second table 420, with respect to the identification information No. 2 BMS, voltage, which is an item to be monitored from BMS No. 2, and setting information corresponding to the voltage (e.g., CAN of voltage You can create a configuration file containing ID 130 and CAN communication protocol for voltage.

Similarly, the BMS monitoring device, in the third table 430, with respect to BMS No. 3, identification information, current, which is an item to be monitored from BMS No. 3, and setting information corresponding to the current (e.g., CAN of current You can create a configuration file containing the CAN communication protocol for ID 220 and current.

The BMS monitoring device according to the present invention may be installed in an ESS (Energy Storage System). That is, the ESS according to the present invention may include the BMS monitoring device according to the present invention described above. In this configuration, at least some of the components of the BMS monitoring device according to the present invention can be implemented by supplementing or adding functions to the components included in the conventional ESS.

Figure 5 is a flowchart schematically showing a BMS monitoring method according to an embodiment of the present invention. In Figure 5, the subject performing each step can be said to be each component of the BMS monitoring device according to the present invention described above.

As shown in FIG. 5, in step S100, the storage module may map the communication protocol between the upper control device and each BMS to the identification information of each BMS and store it.

Next, in step S110, the input module may receive identification information about one BMS to be monitored among a plurality of BMS and monitoring items corresponding to the identification information.

Next, in step S120, the creation module may extract setting information corresponding to the monitoring item from the communication protocol and generate a setting file in which the monitoring item and setting information are mapped.

Next, in step S130, the control module may receive a sensing value corresponding to a monitoring item from one BMS to be monitored and monitor the sensing value based on setting information.

Preferably, the input module may further receive editing information about the monitoring item in step S110.

Also, preferably, the storage module may receive the edit information from the input module in step S100 and store the number of times the edit information has been input.

Also, preferably, in step S120, the generating module receives the mode of the editing information from the storage module, generates an index of the setting information based on the mode, and tabulates the monitoring item and the index. You can create the settings file by doing this.

Additionally, when the control logic is implemented as software, the creation module, control module, and/or editing module may be implemented as a set of program modules. At this time, the program module may be stored in the memory device and executed by the processor.

In addition, at least one of the various control logics of the creation module, control module, and/or editing module is combined, and the combined control logic is written in a computer-readable code system and can be accessed in a computer-readable manner. There are no special restrictions. As an example, the recording medium includes at least one selected from the group including ROM, RAM, register, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, hard disk, floppy disk, and optical data recording device. Additionally, the code system can be distributed, stored and executed on computers connected to a network. Additionally, functional programs, codes, and segments for implementing the combined control logics can be easily deduced by programmers in the technical field to which the present invention pertains.

As described above, although the present invention has been described with limited examples and drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the technical idea of the present invention and the following will be understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Of course, various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of equivalence of the patent claims to be described.

Meanwhile, in this specification, the term 'module' is used, such as 'generation module' and 'control module', but it refers to a logical structural unit and refers to a component that can or must be physically separated. It is obvious to those skilled in the art that this is not the case.

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10: battery
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40: power conversion device
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120: input module
130: Generation module
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Claims (10)

A device that monitors a plurality of different BMSs that communicate with a higher level control device,
a storage module configured to map and store communication protocols between the upper control device and each BMS to identification information of each BMS;
an input module configured to receive identification information for one or more BMS to be monitored among the plurality of BMS, monitoring items corresponding to the identification information, and editing information for the monitoring items;
Receive the identification information and the monitoring item from the input module, receive the communication protocol corresponding to the identification information from the storage module, extract setting information corresponding to the input monitoring item from the communication protocol, and a creation module configured to generate a configuration file in which monitoring items and the configuration information are mapped;
Receives the generated settings file from the generation module, receives sensing values corresponding to the monitoring items from the BMS that is the monitoring target using the received settings file, and receives the settings information included in the received settings file. a control module configured to monitor the sensing value based on the sensed value; and
An editing module configured to receive the editing information from the input module and edit the settings file based on the editing information,
The edit information is a BMS monitoring device, characterized in that information that can delete or add the monitoring item.
delete delete According to paragraph 1,
The editing module is configured to edit the configuration file even while the BMS is operating.
According to paragraph 1,
The storage module is configured to receive the edit information from the input module and store the number of times the edit information has been input.
According to clause 5,
The generating module is configured to receive a mode of the editing information from the storage module, generate an index of the setting information based on the mode, and generate the setting file by tabulating the monitoring item and the index. Features BMS monitoring device.
According to paragraph 1,
The control module is a BMS monitoring device characterized in that it is configured to log the sensed value to the storage module.
In clause 7,
A display module configured to receive monitored sensing values from the control module, receive logged sensing values from the storage module, and display the monitored sensing values and logged sensing values.
BMS monitoring device further comprising:
ESS comprising a BMS monitoring device according to any one of claims 1 and 4 to 8.
As a method of monitoring a plurality of different BMSs communicating with a higher control device,
mapping and storing a communication protocol between the upper control device and each BMS to identification information of each BMS;
Receiving identification information for one BMS to be monitored among the plurality of BMSs and a monitoring item corresponding to the identification information;
Extracting setting information corresponding to the monitoring item from the communication protocol and generating a setting file in which the monitoring item and the setting information are mapped; and
Receiving a sensing value corresponding to the monitoring item from one BMS subject to monitoring, and monitoring the sensing value based on the setting information,
Receiving additional editing information for the monitoring item; and
Further comprising editing the settings file based on the editing information,
A BMS monitoring method, characterized in that the editing information is information that can delete or add the monitoring item.

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