TWI467880B - Wireless communication device, wireless communication system with the same, and power measurement device - Google Patents

Wireless communication device, wireless communication system with the same, and power measurement device Download PDF

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TWI467880B
TWI467880B TW101142841A TW101142841A TWI467880B TW I467880 B TWI467880 B TW I467880B TW 101142841 A TW101142841 A TW 101142841A TW 101142841 A TW101142841 A TW 101142841A TW I467880 B TWI467880 B TW I467880B
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無線通訊裝置、具備它之無線通訊系統、及電力消耗管理裝置Wireless communication device, wireless communication system therewith, and power consumption management device

本發明係關於一種無線通訊裝置、具備它之無線通訊系統、及電力消耗管理裝置。The present invention relates to a wireless communication device, a wireless communication system therewith, and a power consumption management device.

從習知技術可知，於進行PHS增訊器(Repeater)或無線閘道路由器(gateway router)等之無線通訊傳送之無線通訊裝置中，可從牆壁插座上經由AC轉換器而接收到電源供應之技術。(譬如日本特許公開第2007-251247號專利公報。以下簡稱為文獻1)It is known from the prior art that in a wireless communication device that performs wireless communication transmission such as a PHS Repeater or a gateway router, a power supply can be received from a wall outlet via an AC converter. technology. (For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2007-251247, hereinafter referred to as Document 1)

於上述文獻1所述之無線通訊裝置上，若牆壁插座插上有其他家電機器情況下，而此時想暫時優先使用其他家電機器之際，則有時候必須要先將無線通訊裝置之AC轉換器從牆壁插座拔掉。於此情況下，從剛剛拔掉AC轉換器直到再次將無線通訊裝置之AC轉換器連接到牆壁插座這中間則無法使用無線通訊。尤其是無線通訊裝置適用於整合有家庭照明器具或家電機器(所謂智慧型家電)來控制之家庭能源管理系統(HEMS)情況下，住家內通訊與 各家電機器也會有控制不順暢之虞。連接有無線通訊裝置之AC轉換器之牆壁插座的系統分歧遮斷器，若藉由過電流(overcurrent)等來遮斷電路時也會有同樣情況發生。In the wireless communication device described in the above document 1, if a wall outlet is plugged into another home appliance, and at this time, when it is desired to temporarily use other home appliances, it is sometimes necessary to first convert the wireless communication device to the AC. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet. In this case, wireless communication cannot be used from the moment the AC converter is just unplugged until the AC adapter of the wireless communication device is again connected to the wall outlet. In particular, the wireless communication device is suitable for use in a home energy management system (HEMS) controlled by a home lighting appliance or a home appliance (so-called smart appliance), in-home communication and Every home appliance will also have a smooth control. The system divergence breaker of the wall socket of the AC converter to which the wireless communication device is connected may also occur when the circuit is interrupted by overcurrent or the like.

本發明乃為解決上述課題而發明者。也就是說，其目的在於提供一種在停電時以外的平常時候可經常確保電源之無線通訊裝置、具備它之無線通訊系統、及具備有相同無線通訊裝置之電力消耗管理裝置。The present invention has been made to solve the above problems. That is to say, the object of the present invention is to provide a wireless communication device that can secure a power source at a normal time other than a power outage, a wireless communication system including the same, and a power consumption management device having the same wireless communication device.

為達到上述目的，本發明之無線通訊裝置係以有線方式連接於分電盤內部之系統電源線，並接收自該系統電源線所供給之電力而執行動作。In order to achieve the above object, the wireless communication device of the present invention is connected to the system power supply line inside the distribution board by wire, and receives power supplied from the power supply line of the system to perform an operation.

於本發明較佳實施形態中，該無線通訊裝置係配置於該分電盤之框體內部。In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the wireless communication device is disposed inside the casing of the distribution board.

於本發明較佳實施形態中，其係各被配設成：該無線通訊裝置本體部為收納於該分電盤之框體內部，而天線部為從該框體外部露出。In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, each of the wireless communication device main body portions is housed inside the casing of the distribution board, and the antenna portion is exposed from the outside of the casing.

於本發明較佳實施形態中，該無線通訊裝置係被配置成連接到該分電盤之框體外部。In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the wireless communication device is configured to be coupled to the exterior of the housing of the distribution panel.

於本發明較佳實施形態中，該無線通訊裝置具有：第1通訊部，其使用第1協定來與外部進行通訊；第2通訊部，其使用第2協定且透過無線電波來與外部機器進行通訊；及 通訊資料轉換部，其將通訊資料轉換成可於該第1通訊部與該第2通訊部之間相互通訊。According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the wireless communication device includes: a first communication unit that communicates with the outside using the first protocol; and a second communication unit that performs the second protocol and transmits the radio waves to the external device. Communication; and The communication data conversion unit converts the communication data into communication between the first communication unit and the second communication unit.

本發明之管理裝置，係具備：無線通訊裝置；電力量測部，其測定於該外部機器所消耗之電力；及控制部，其基於該電力量測部之量測結果，透過該第2通訊部來控制該外部機器之動作。The management device of the present invention includes: a wireless communication device; a power measurement unit that measures power consumed by the external device; and a control unit that transmits the second communication based on a measurement result of the power measurement unit The department controls the action of the external machine.

另外，本發明之無線通訊系統具備有：無線通訊裝置；及電表，其具有通訊功能且連接於該系統電源線。In addition, the wireless communication system of the present invention is provided with: a wireless communication device; and an electric meter having a communication function and connected to the system power supply line.

於本發明較佳實施形態中，該無線通訊裝置具有：與該電表通訊之第1通訊部，透過無線電波而與無線機器通訊之第2通訊部；及通訊資料轉換部，其將通訊資料轉換成可於該第1通訊部與該第2通訊部之間相互通訊。In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the wireless communication device includes: a first communication unit that communicates with the electric meter, a second communication unit that communicates with the wireless device through radio waves; and a communication data conversion unit that converts the communication data The first communication unit and the second communication unit can communicate with each other.

於本發明較佳實施形態中，該電表與該第1通訊部之通訊為電線通訊。In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the communication between the meter and the first communication unit is wire communication.

依照本發明之無線通訊裝置，由於其連接於分電盤內部之系統電源線，且接收自該系統電源線所供給之直接電力而執行動作，故在停電時以外的平常時候仍可確保電源供應而不會斷電。According to the wireless communication device of the present invention, since it is connected to the system power supply line inside the distribution board and receives direct power supplied from the system power supply line to perform an operation, the power supply can be ensured at a normal time other than during the power failure. Without powering down.

1‧‧‧分電盤1‧‧‧Distribution

1A‧‧‧HEMS網際網路1A‧‧‧HEMS Internet

1B‧‧‧框體1B‧‧‧ frame

2‧‧‧智慧型電表2‧‧‧Smart meter

2A‧‧‧智慧型電表網際網路2A‧‧‧Smart Meter Internet

3‧‧‧家電機器3‧‧‧Home Appliances

4‧‧‧太陽能發電機4‧‧‧Solar generator

5‧‧‧燃料電池5‧‧‧ fuel cell

6‧‧‧蓄電池6‧‧‧Battery

7‧‧‧電動車7‧‧‧Electric vehicles

8‧‧‧資訊處理終端8‧‧‧Information processing terminal

10‧‧‧HEMS管理裝置10‧‧‧HEMS management device

11‧‧‧主幹遮斷器11‧‧‧Trunk Interrupter

11a‧‧‧輸入側端子11a‧‧‧Input side terminal

11b‧‧‧輸出側端子11b‧‧‧Output side terminal

12‧‧‧分歧遮斷器12‧‧‧Differential Interrupter

13‧‧‧幹線13‧‧‧Trunk

14‧‧‧電力量測部14‧‧‧Power Measurement Department

15‧‧‧無線通訊裝置15‧‧‧Wireless communication device

15a‧‧‧輸入端子15a‧‧‧Input terminal

15A‧‧‧第1通訊部15A‧‧‧1st Ministry of Communications

15B‧‧‧第2通訊部15B‧‧‧2nd Ministry of Communications

16‧‧‧PLC數據機16‧‧‧PLC data machine

17‧‧‧控制部17‧‧‧Control Department

18‧‧‧傳送部18‧‧‧Transportation Department

19‧‧‧接收部19‧‧‧ Receiving Department

20‧‧‧天線部20‧‧‧Antenna Department

21‧‧‧電源部21‧‧‧Power Department

30‧‧‧電線30‧‧‧Wire

50‧‧‧伺服器50‧‧‧Server

60‧‧‧電源線60‧‧‧Power cord

100‧‧‧無線通訊系統100‧‧‧Wireless communication system

200‧‧‧無線通訊系統200‧‧‧Wireless communication system

201‧‧‧分電盤201‧‧‧Distribution tray

210‧‧‧HEMS控制器210‧‧‧HEMS controller

214‧‧‧電力量測單位214‧‧‧Power measurement unit

300‧‧‧無線通訊系統300‧‧‧Wireless communication system

301‧‧‧分電盤301‧‧‧Distribution tray

310‧‧‧HEMS控制器310‧‧‧HEMS controller

314‧‧‧電力量測通訊裝置314‧‧‧Power measurement communication device

315A‧‧‧第1通訊部315A‧‧‧1st Ministry of Communications

315B‧‧‧第2通訊部315B‧‧‧2nd Ministry of Communications

318A‧‧‧第1傳送部318A‧‧‧1st Transfer Department

318B‧‧‧第2傳送部318B‧‧‧2nd Transfer Department

319A‧‧‧第1接收部319A‧‧‧1st receiving department

319B‧‧‧第2接收部319B‧‧‧2nd Reception Department

320A‧‧‧第1天線320A‧‧‧1st antenna

320B‧‧‧第2天線320B‧‧‧2nd antenna

327‧‧‧控制部327‧‧‧Control Department

圖1為根據本發明之第一實施形態之無線通訊系統構 造之方塊圖。1 is a diagram showing a wireless communication system according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Create a block diagram.

圖2為表示適用於本發明之第一實施形態之無線通訊系統之無線通訊裝置及其周邊構造之方塊圖。Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing a wireless communication device and a peripheral structure thereof applied to the wireless communication system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

圖3為表示適用習知之無線通訊裝置之無線通訊系統構造之參考例方塊圖。3 is a block diagram showing a reference example of a configuration of a wireless communication system to which a conventional wireless communication device is applied.

圖4為根據本發明實施形態之變化例之無線通訊系統構造之方塊圖。Fig. 4 is a block diagram showing the construction of a wireless communication system according to a variation of the embodiment of the present invention.

圖5為表示適用於本發明實施形態之變化例之無線通訊系統之無線通訊裝置及其周邊構造之方塊圖。Fig. 5 is a block diagram showing a wireless communication device and a peripheral structure thereof applied to a wireless communication system according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention.

圖6為表示適用於本發明實施形態之變化例之無線通訊系統之HEMS控制器構造之方塊圖。Fig. 6 is a block diagram showing the structure of a HEMS controller applied to a wireless communication system according to a variation of the embodiment of the present invention.

以下，將參考圖式來說明具備根據本發明之第一實施形態之無線通訊裝置之無線通訊系統。Hereinafter, a wireless communication system including a wireless communication device according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

圖1為無線通訊系統構造。於圖中之虛線為藉由無線而連接。其中無線通訊系統100之構造具有：可將電力分配而供應給住家內各處之分電盤1、具有通訊功能之之智慧型電表(電表)2，以及冷氣、冰箱、洗衣機等各種家電機器3等。其中分電盤1及智慧型電表2係藉由電線30來連接。於分電盤1之框體1B內設置具備通訊功能之HEMS管理裝置10。另外，分電盤1具備有主幹遮斷器11及至少一個分歧遮斷器12。分電盤1除連接於家電機器3外，也可因應需要連接於太陽能發電機4、燃料電池5、蓄電池6、電動車7及資訊處理終端8等。家電機器3、電動 車7及資訊處理終端8係連接於分歧遮斷器12。對家電機器3、電動車7及資訊處理終端8之動作所需電力係從商用電池或蓄電池6等而供應。蓄電池6可藉由譬如太陽能發電機4或燃料電池5而儲藏所得電荷。太陽能發電機4、燃料電池5、蓄電池6之輸出，可透過電力調節器(Power Conditioner)而連接到譬如電線30。太陽能發電機4、燃料電池5、蓄電池6也可被利用於停電之際自我發電。Figure 1 shows the structure of a wireless communication system. The dotted lines in the figure are connected by wireless. The wireless communication system 100 has a configuration in which power can be distributed and supplied to a distribution board in the home, a smart meter (electric meter) 2 having a communication function, and various home appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines. Wait. The distribution board 1 and the smart meter 2 are connected by a wire 30. The HEMS management device 10 having a communication function is provided in the casing 1B of the distribution board 1. Further, the distribution board 1 is provided with a main breaker 11 and at least one branch breaker 12. The distribution board 1 is connected to the home electric appliance 3, and may be connected to the solar generator 4, the fuel cell 5, the battery 6, the electric vehicle 7, the information processing terminal 8, and the like as needed. Home appliance 3, electric The car 7 and the information processing terminal 8 are connected to the branch breaker 12. The power required for the operation of the home electric appliance 3, the electric vehicle 7, and the information processing terminal 8 is supplied from a commercial battery or a battery 6 or the like. The battery 6 can store the obtained electric charge by, for example, the solar generator 4 or the fuel cell 5. The outputs of the solar generator 4, the fuel cell 5, and the battery 6 can be connected to, for example, the electric wires 30 through a power conditioner. The solar generator 4, the fuel cell 5, and the battery 6 can also be utilized to generate electricity by themselves during a power outage.

於本實形態上，HEMS管理裝置10(分電盤1)及家電機器3、太陽能發電機4、燃料電池5、蓄電池6、電動車7及資訊處理終端8等可相互通訊而構成一HEMS網際網路1A。又，連接於分電盤1之機器，不需要所有機器均具有能與HEMS管理裝置10(分電盤1)之通訊功能，只要其中一部分機器具有能與HEMS管理裝置10通訊功能即可。另外，於機器彼此間也可具有通訊功能。HEMS網際網路1A內之既定機器，也可透過HEMS網際網路1A內之其他機器而與HEMS管理裝置10進行通訊。若考量到要移動家電機器3或增加設備時等之易於施工的話，最好是HEMS網際網路1A內之通訊為使用無線方式，但對無須經常搬移之機器來說，也可使用有線方式來進行通訊。In this embodiment, the HEMS management device 10 (the distribution board 1), the home electric appliance 3, the solar generator 4, the fuel cell 5, the battery 6, the electric vehicle 7, and the information processing terminal 8 can communicate with each other to form a HEMS network. Network 1A. Further, the machine connected to the distribution board 1 does not require all of the machines to have a communication function with the HEMS management device 10 (the distribution board 1) as long as some of the machines have a function of communicating with the HEMS management device 10. In addition, communication functions can be provided between the machines. The established device within the HEMS Internet 1A can also communicate with the HEMS management device 10 via other devices within the HEMS Internet 1A. If it is easy to construct when you want to move the home appliance 3 or add equipment, it is better to use the wireless method in the HEMS Internet 1A communication, but you can also use the wired method for machines that do not need to move frequently. Communicate.

HEMS管理裝置10係管理藉由太陽能發電機4及燃料電池5而發電、蓄電池6充放電，藉由家電機器3等產生之電力消耗等。也就是說，HEMS管理裝置10係管理HEMS網際網路1A內之各機器所產生之發電量及電力消耗量。藉由太陽能發電機4及燃料電池5的發電狀況、蓄電池6 之充電狀況，藉由家電機器3等產生之電力消耗狀況可依據資訊處理終端8而顯示。一邊確認顯示於資訊處理終端8之資訊，一邊因應需要藉由操作資訊處理終端8等而設定各機器之動作進而達到電力流程最佳化。資訊處理終端8可以為設置於分電盤1附近之牆壁面等的專用監視裝置或為智慧型手機等之行動式資訊處理終端。The HEMS management device 10 manages power generation by the solar generator 4 and the fuel cell 5, charging and discharging of the battery 6, power consumption by the home electric appliance 3, and the like. That is, the HEMS management device 10 manages the amount of power generation and the amount of power consumption generated by each device in the HEMS Internet 1A. Power generation status of solar generator 4 and fuel cell 5, battery 6 The state of charge generated by the home appliance 3 or the like can be displayed in accordance with the information processing terminal 8. While confirming the information displayed on the information processing terminal 8, the operation of each device is set by operating the information processing terminal 8 or the like as needed to optimize the power flow. The information processing terminal 8 may be a dedicated monitoring device such as a wall surface provided in the vicinity of the distribution board 1, or an action type information processing terminal such as a smart phone.

智慧型電表2可透過電線30且以有線方式連接於分電盤1上，其係顯示接收自電源線60之電力供應而供應給分電盤1，同時量測自電源線60供應給分電盤1之電力(或者智慧型電表2也可顯示以HEMS管理裝置10內之電力量測部14(後述)所測定出之住家內所消耗之電力)。如以上所言，智慧型電表2具有通訊功能可透過設置於其他住家之智慧型電表2等而連接於電力公司之伺服器50而構成智慧型電表網際網路2A。複數個智慧型電表2間之通訊及智慧型電表2與伺服器50之通訊可透過有線或無線方式來進行通訊。The smart meter 2 can be connected to the distribution board 1 through a wire 30 and wired, which displays the power supply received from the power line 60 and supplies it to the distribution board 1 while measuring the power supply line 60 for power distribution. The power of the disk 1 (or the smart meter 2 can also display the power consumed in the home measured by the power measuring unit 14 (described later) in the HEMS management device 10). As described above, the smart meter 2 has a communication function that can be connected to the server 50 of the power company through a smart meter 2 or the like installed in another home to constitute the smart meter internet 2A. The communication between the plurality of smart meters 2 and the communication between the smart meter 2 and the server 50 can be communicated by wire or wirelessly.

智慧型電表2與分電盤1(HEMS管理裝置10)係透過電線30且以電線通訊(PLC)而進行通訊。譬如，利用接收到自電力公司傳送之不同時間區段費用資訊或電力提供資訊而反應給住家內之電力消耗，可建構及營運更高度之HEMS。更具體而言，若各時間段的電費不同時，可藉由HEMS管理裝置10來控制家電機器3於費用較便宜之時間段優先使家電機器3動作，進而可降低每月所要付之電費。The smart meter 2 and the distribution board 1 (HEMS management apparatus 10) communicate via the electric wire 30 and by wire communication (PLC). For example, HEMS can be constructed and operated by responding to the consumption of electricity in the home by receiving information on the different time zone fees or power provided by the power company. More specifically, when the electricity rate for each time zone is different, the home appliance 3 can be controlled by the HEMS management device 10 to preferentially operate the home appliance 3 during a period in which the cost is relatively low, and the monthly electricity fee can be reduced.

圖2為表示本實施形態之分電盤1的構造圖。分電盤1具有：HEMS管理裝置10、主幹遮斷器11及複數個分歧遮斷器12。主幹遮斷器11係透過自主幹遮斷器11延伸出來之系統電源線之幹線13而連接於分歧遮斷器12。主幹遮斷器11具有輸入側端子11a及輸出側端子11b。主幹遮斷器11之輸入側端子11a係透過電線30而連接於智慧型電表2。主幹遮斷器11之輸出側端子11b係透過幹線13而連接於分歧遮斷器12及HEMS管理裝置10。各分歧遮斷器12係自幹線13分歧，將電力供應給對應到各分歧遮斷器12所設置之各系統牆壁插座。另外，各分歧遮斷器12若透過對應之系統牆壁插座而使過電流流至家電機器3之負載時，會遮斷其系統的電路。各分歧遮斷器12之總電流過大時，會使主幹遮斷器11動作而遮斷所有之系統電路。Fig. 2 is a structural view showing the distribution board 1 of the embodiment. The distribution board 1 has a HEMS management device 10, a trunk interrupter 11, and a plurality of branch breakers 12. The trunk interrupter 11 is connected to the branch breaker 12 via the trunk line 13 of the system power line extending from the autonomous dry interrupter 11. The trunk breaker 11 has an input side terminal 11a and an output side terminal 11b. The input side terminal 11a of the trunk breaker 11 is connected to the smart meter 2 via the electric wire 30. The output side terminal 11b of the trunk breaker 11 is connected to the branch breaker 12 and the HEMS management device 10 via the trunk line 13. Each of the branch breakers 12 is diverged from the trunk line 13 and supplies electric power to each system wall socket provided to each of the branch breakers 12. Further, when each of the branch breakers 12 causes an overcurrent to flow to the load of the household electrical appliance 3 through the corresponding system wall socket, the circuit of the system is blocked. When the total current of each of the branch breakers 12 is too large, the trunk breaker 11 is operated to block all system circuits.

HEMS管理裝置10係直接連接於從主幹遮斷器11延伸出來之幹線13(含導電棒及安裝器具)，接收自幹線13之電力供應而產生動作。又，HEMS管理裝置10也可於連接於幹線13之複數個分歧遮斷器12之中，而連接於設置用來將電力供應給HEMS管理裝置10之專用分歧遮斷器12。不管任一情況，HEMS管理裝置10係直接以有線方式而連接於分電盤1內部之系統電源線。HEMS管理裝置10具有電力量測部14及無線通訊裝置15且具備有：住家內所消耗之電力量測功能、透過HEMS網際網路1A之家電機器3等之管理控制功能及與智慧型電表2之通訊功能。 電力量測部14係連接於幹線13而量測住家內所消耗之電力。又，電力量測部14也分別連接於往幹線13中之分歧遮斷器12之分歧路徑，也量測自主幹遮斷器11往各分歧遮斷器12所供應之電力。也就是說，電力量測部14係量測住家內部所消耗之總電量。又，電力量測部14也可量測藉由太陽能發電機4等而於住家內部所發電之電力。藉由電力量測部14所量測出之電力資訊，可透過PLC數據機16而傳送給智慧型電表2或透過傳送部18而傳送給資訊處理終端8。The HEMS management device 10 is directly connected to the trunk line 13 (including the conductive bar and the mounting tool) extending from the trunk interrupter 11, and receives the power supply from the trunk line 13 to generate an action. Further, the HEMS management device 10 may be connected to a plurality of branch breakers 12 connected to the trunk line 13 and connected to a dedicated branch breaker 12 provided to supply power to the HEMS management device 10. In either case, the HEMS management device 10 is directly connected to the system power supply line inside the distribution board 1 in a wired manner. The HEMS management device 10 includes the power measurement unit 14 and the wireless communication device 15 and includes a power measurement function consumed in the home, a management control function of the home appliance 3 through the HEMS Internet 1A, and the smart meter 2 Communication function. The electric energy measuring unit 14 is connected to the main line 13 to measure the electric power consumed in the home. Further, the electric power measuring unit 14 is also connected to the branch path of the branch breaker 12 in the trunk line 13, and also measures the electric power supplied from the autonomous dry circuit breaker 11 to each of the branch breakers 12. That is, the electric energy measuring unit 14 measures the total amount of electricity consumed inside the home. Further, the electric energy measurement unit 14 can measure the electric power generated in the home by the solar generator 4 or the like. The power information measured by the power measuring unit 14 can be transmitted to the smart meter 2 or transmitted to the information processing terminal 8 via the PLC data unit 16 via the PLC data unit 16.

無線通訊裝置15具有：PLC數據機16、控制部17、傳送部18、接收部19、天線部20及電源部21。無線通訊裝置15之本體部分含有PLC數據機16、控制部17、傳送部18、接收部19及電源部21。無線通訊裝置15之本體部分係與天線部20一起配設於分電盤1框體1B內部。無線通訊裝置15含有輸入端子15a。於本實施形態中，輸入端子15a係直接連接於從主幹遮斷器11之輸出側端子11b延伸之幹線13。另外，電源部21係直接連接於輸入端子15a(也就是說，電源部21係直接連接於幹線13)。電源部21係將自幹線13供應之交流電轉換成直流電，供應給無線通訊裝置15之各部分。The wireless communication device 15 includes a PLC data machine 16, a control unit 17, a transmission unit 18, a receiving unit 19, an antenna unit 20, and a power supply unit 21. The main body of the wireless communication device 15 includes a PLC data machine 16, a control unit 17, a transmission unit 18, a receiving unit 19, and a power supply unit 21. The main body portion of the wireless communication device 15 is disposed inside the casing 1B of the distribution board 1 together with the antenna unit 20. The wireless communication device 15 includes an input terminal 15a. In the present embodiment, the input terminal 15a is directly connected to the trunk line 13 extending from the output side terminal 11b of the trunk interrupter 11. Further, the power supply unit 21 is directly connected to the input terminal 15a (that is, the power supply unit 21 is directly connected to the main line 13). The power supply unit 21 converts the alternating current supplied from the main line 13 into direct current, and supplies it to each part of the wireless communication device 15.

無線通訊裝置15具備有：與智慧型電表2(電表)通訊之第1通訊部15A、透過無線電波而與家電機器3等之無線機器通訊之第2通訊部15B及控制無線通訊裝置15各部分之控制部17(通訊資料轉換部)。其係藉由PLC 數據機16及控制部17等，而於智慧型電表2之間而構成以有線方式進行雙向通訊之第1通訊部15A。PLC數據機16係直接連接於幹線13，將高頻資訊信號與流過幹線13之交流電重疊，且於與智慧型電表2之間以有線方式進行雙向通訊之第2通訊部15B。另外，構成藉由控制部17、傳送部18、接收部19及天線部20等而於HEMS網際網路1A內之家電機器3等之間，以有線方式進行雙向通訊之第2通訊部15B。The wireless communication device 15 includes a first communication unit 15A that communicates with the smart meter 2 (electric meter), a second communication unit 15B that communicates with a wireless device such as the home electric appliance 3 via radio waves, and each part that controls the wireless communication device 15. Control unit 17 (communication data conversion unit). By PLC The data unit 16 and the control unit 17 and the like constitute a first communication unit 15A that performs bidirectional communication by wire between the smart meters 2 . The PLC data unit 16 is a second communication unit 15B that is directly connected to the trunk line 13 and superimposes the high-frequency information signal on the alternating current flowing through the trunk line 13 and performs two-way communication with the smart meter 2 in a wired manner. In addition, the second communication unit 15B that performs bidirectional communication by wire between the home electric appliance 3 in the HEMS Internet 1A and the like by the control unit 17, the transmission unit 18, the reception unit 19, and the antenna unit 20 is formed.

控制部17係控制無線通訊裝置15之各部分。譬如，控制部17可透過PLC數據機16將經由接收部19所接收到之HEMS網際網路1A內之家電機器3等資訊傳送給智慧型電表2或透過傳送部18而傳送給資訊處理終端8。另外，透過傳送部18將自電力公司傳送之智慧型電表2及透過PLC數據機16所得之資訊傳送給資訊處理終端8或基於相同資訊自傳送部18來傳送用來控制HEMS網際網路1A內之家電機器3等信號。於此，因為於PLC數據機16與智慧型電表2間所形成之有線通訊之協定(第1協定)及於HEMS網際網路1A內所形成之無線通訊協定(第2協定)不同，故，控制部17之功能係協定轉換部(通訊資料轉換部)。控制部17可藉由此功能相互轉換通訊資料之協定，藉此將通訊資料互相轉換成可通訊。也就是說，控制部17具有互相轉換將利用含有PLC數據機16之第1通訊部15A所傳送之PLC之協定及含有傳送部18與接收部19之第2通訊部15B所傳送之HEMS網際網路1A之協定 的路由器功能。The control unit 17 controls each part of the wireless communication device 15. For example, the control unit 17 can transmit information such as the home electric appliance 3 in the HEMS Internet 1A received via the receiving unit 19 to the smart meter 2 or through the transmission unit 18 via the PLC modem 16 to the information processing terminal 8. . Further, the smart meter 2 transmitted from the power company and the information transmitted through the PLC data unit 16 are transmitted to the information processing terminal 8 via the transfer unit 18 or transmitted from the transfer unit 18 based on the same information for controlling the HEMS Internet 1A. The home appliance machine 3 and other signals. Here, the agreement (the first agreement) of the wired communication formed between the PLC data device 16 and the smart meter 2 is different from the wireless communication protocol (the second agreement) formed in the HEMS Internet 1A. The function of the control unit 17 is a protocol conversion unit (communication data conversion unit). The control unit 17 can mutually convert the communication data by means of this function, thereby converting the communication materials into communication. In other words, the control unit 17 has a protocol for mutually converting the PLC transmitted by the first communication unit 15A including the PLC data unit 16 and the HEMS Internet network transmitted by the second communication unit 15B including the transmission unit 18 and the receiving unit 19. Agreement of Road 1A Router function.

又，控制部17也可基於以智慧型電表2所測定之消耗電量及以電力量測部14所測定之電量(於HEMS網際網路1A內之發電量及消耗電量)，而控制HEMS網際網路1A內之機器的動作。Further, the control unit 17 may control the HEMS Internet based on the power consumption measured by the smart meter 2 and the amount of power measured by the power amount measuring unit 14 (power generation amount and power consumption in the HEMS Internet 1A). The action of the machine in the road 1A.

圖3為表示適用習知技術所述之分電盤201的無線通訊系統200參考例。於此無線通訊系統200中，係以具有HEMS控制器210而取代本實施形態之HEMS管理裝置10。HEMS控制器210具有文獻所述之無線通訊裝置(自牆壁插座供應電力之無線通訊裝置)，於HEMS網際網路1A內來進行通訊。HEMS控制器210具有透過HEMS網際網路1A之家電機器3等的控制功能。HEMS控制器210之AC轉換器(未圖示)，連接於自分電盤201分歧之牆壁插座上，而將電力供應給HEMS控制器210。由於此HEMS控制器210不具有電力量測部14，故於HEMS網際網路1A內，另外設置具有量測電力功能之電力量測單位214及HEMS控制器210。又，電力量測單位214係等同電力量測部14，連接於分電盤201內之幹線13。Fig. 3 is a diagram showing a reference example of a wireless communication system 200 to which the distribution board 201 of the prior art is applied. In the wireless communication system 200, the HEMS management device 10 of the present embodiment is replaced with the HEMS controller 210. The HEMS controller 210 has a wireless communication device (a wireless communication device that supplies power from a wall outlet) as described in the document, and communicates within the HEMS Internet 1A. The HEMS controller 210 has a control function of the home appliance 3 or the like that passes through the HEMS Internet 1A. An AC converter (not shown) of the HEMS controller 210 is connected to the wall sockets that are divergent from the distribution board 201, and supplies power to the HEMS controller 210. Since the HEMS controller 210 does not have the power measuring unit 14, a power measuring unit 214 and a HEMS controller 210 having a measuring power function are additionally provided in the HEMS Internet 1A. Further, the electric power measuring unit 214 is an equivalent electric power measuring unit 14 and is connected to the main line 13 in the distribution board 201.

於圖3之參考例上，由於要在設置於住家外之智慧型電表2與設置於住家內之HEMS控制器210之間，對建築物之隔牆進行無線通訊，故會依據建築物之構造(鋼筋等之配置，牆壁之材質，厚度)等而產生電波之衰減，進而會有降低通訊品質之疑慮。另外，若家電機器3連接於相鄰接有HEMS控制器210之AC轉換器所連接之插頭，會 使家電機器3產生之雜訊而透過牆壁插座或AC轉換器混入HEMS控制器210。此種情況下，雜訊可能會影響到HEMS控制器210之通訊品質。In the reference example of FIG. 3, since the smart meter 2 installed outside the home and the HEMS controller 210 installed in the home are wirelessly communicated with the partition wall of the building, it is based on the structure of the building. (The arrangement of steel bars, etc., the material of the wall, the thickness) and the like, the attenuation of the electric wave is generated, and there is a concern that the communication quality is lowered. In addition, if the home appliance 3 is connected to the plug connected to the AC converter adjacent to the HEMS controller 210, The noise generated by the home appliance 3 is mixed into the HEMS controller 210 through a wall socket or an AC converter. In this case, the noise may affect the communication quality of the HEMS controller 210.

相對於此，於圖1所示之本實施形態之無線通訊系統100中，具備有無線通訊裝置100之HEMS管理裝置10係直接連接於分電盤1內部之系統電源線(幹線13)。因此，不需要相對於上述之AC轉換器。所以，能簡化無線通訊系統之構造而達到降低成本。另外，相當於電力量測單位214之構造係安裝於分電盤1內部之HEMS管理裝置10。換言之，HEMS管理裝置10具備有連接於幹線13之電力量測部14。因此，可省下另外設置相同構造之時間。On the other hand, in the wireless communication system 100 of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the HEMS management device 10 including the wireless communication device 100 is directly connected to the system power supply line (trunk 13) inside the distribution board 1. Therefore, there is no need for an AC converter with respect to the above. Therefore, the structure of the wireless communication system can be simplified to achieve cost reduction. Further, the structure corresponding to the electric power measurement unit 214 is attached to the HEMS management device 10 inside the distribution board 1. In other words, the HEMS management device 10 is provided with the power measuring unit 14 connected to the trunk line 13. Therefore, the time for additionally setting the same configuration can be saved.

另外，於本實施形態之無線通訊裝置100中，於住家外之智慧型電表2及屋內之HEMS管理裝置10之間，能以有線方式來進行通訊，故不會受到建築物構造之影響且可穩定確保良好之通訊品質而提高通訊的可靠性。又，智慧型電表2及HEMS管理裝置10之的通訊為使用既有之電線30，也就是說使用系統電源線之電線通訊。因此，不需另外進行通訊施工，可減少需加入無線通訊裝置100之成本及時間。尤其係於大樓等之社區住宅中大多係對智慧型電表網際網路2A內之通訊方式採用電線通訊，且於此情況下，可將搭配於智慧型電表2之通訊裝置統一化為電線通訊裝置。藉此，更進一步簡化智慧型電表2之構造，進而更降低無線通訊裝置100之成本。Further, in the wireless communication device 100 of the present embodiment, communication between the smart meter 2 outside the home and the HEMS management device 10 in the home can be performed by wire, so that it is not affected by the structure of the building. It can stabilize the communication quality and improve the reliability of communication. Further, the communication between the smart meter 2 and the HEMS management device 10 is to use the existing electric wires 30, that is, the wires using the system power supply line. Therefore, the cost and time required to join the wireless communication device 100 can be reduced without additional communication construction. Especially in community homes such as buildings, most of the communication methods in the smart meter Internet 2A use wire communication, and in this case, the communication device with the smart meter 2 can be unified into a wire communication device. . Thereby, the structure of the smart meter 2 is further simplified, thereby further reducing the cost of the wireless communication device 100.

另外，本實施形態之HEMS管理裝置10係設置於分 電盤1內部，所以係位於距離家電機器3較遠處(於分電盤1附近通常較少設置家電機器3)。因此，家電機器3所產生之雜訊，在到達HEMS管理裝置10之前就衰減，藉由家電機器3所生之雜訊來控制無線通訊裝置15之通訊品質惡化之疑慮。Further, the HEMS management device 10 of the present embodiment is provided in points. Since the inside of the electric disk 1 is located far from the home electric appliance 3 (the home electric appliance 3 is usually provided in the vicinity of the distribution board 1). Therefore, the noise generated by the home electric appliance 3 is attenuated before reaching the HEMS management device 10, and the noise generated by the home electric appliance 3 controls the communication quality deterioration of the wireless communication device 15.

圖4為表示依據本發明之變化例之無線通訊系統構造圖。另外，圖5為表示適用於相同變化例之無線通訊裝置及其週邊構造圖。另外，圖6為表示用於相同變化例之HEMS控制器310構造圖。無線通訊系統300具備有可取代分電盤1之電力量測通訊裝置314之分電盤301，再者，於具備HEMS控制器310特徵上係不同於無線通訊系統100。電力量測通訊裝置314具備：於住家內所消耗之電力量測功能、與智慧型電表2通訊之通訊功能及與HEMS控制器310之通訊功能。本實施形態之電力量測通訊裝置314，不同於無線通訊系統100之HEMS管理裝置10且不具有家電機器3等之控制功能。與透過HEMS網際網路1A之家電機器3等之通訊及家電機器3之控制係由HEMS控制器310控管。也就是說，圖5之範例之電力量測通訊裝置314如圖4所示，進行HEMS控制器310及無線通訊。HEMS控制器310係進行與住家內之家電機器3、太陽能發電機4、燃料電池5、蓄電池6、電動車7及資訊處理終端8之通訊。Fig. 4 is a structural diagram showing a wireless communication system according to a variation of the present invention. In addition, FIG. 5 is a view showing a configuration of a wireless communication device and its surroundings which are applied to the same modification. In addition, FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram showing the HEMS controller 310 used in the same modification. The wireless communication system 300 is provided with a distribution board 301 that can replace the power measurement communication device 314 of the distribution board 1. Further, the HEMS controller 310 is different from the wireless communication system 100 in that it is provided. The power measurement communication device 314 includes a power measurement function consumed in the home, a communication function for communicating with the smart meter 2, and a communication function with the HEMS controller 310. The electric power measurement communication device 314 of the present embodiment is different from the HEMS management device 10 of the wireless communication system 100 and does not have a control function of the home electric appliance 3 or the like. The communication with the home appliance 3 via the HEMS Internet 1A and the control of the home appliance 3 are controlled by the HEMS controller 310. That is to say, the power measurement communication device 314 of the example of FIG. 5 performs the HEMS controller 310 and wireless communication as shown in FIG. The HEMS controller 310 performs communication with the home appliance 3, the solar generator 4, the fuel cell 5, the battery 6, the electric vehicle 7, and the information processing terminal 8 in the home.

也就是說，分電盤1設置有電力量測通訊裝置314，電力量測通訊裝置314係用來量測住家內所消耗之電力且 進行於HEMS控制器310所量測之電量通知等之通訊。HEMS控制器310係控制藉由太陽能發電機4及燃料電池5所產生之發電、蓄電池6之充放電、藉由家電機器3等所產生之電力消費等。藉由太陽能發電機4及燃料電池5所產生之發電狀況、蓄電池6之充放電、藉由家電機器3等所產生之電力消費狀況可藉由資訊處理終端8來顯示。至於資訊處理終端8之功能等同於上述圖1之範例。That is to say, the distribution board 1 is provided with a power measurement communication device 314, and the power measurement communication device 314 is used to measure the power consumed in the home and The communication of the power notification and the like measured by the HEMS controller 310 is performed. The HEMS controller 310 controls power generation by the solar generator 4 and the fuel cell 5, charging and discharging of the battery 6, consumption of electric power by the home electric appliance 3, and the like. The power generation situation by the solar power generator 4 and the fuel cell 5, the charge and discharge of the battery 6, the power consumption state by the home electric appliance 3, and the like can be displayed by the information processing terminal 8. The function of the information processing terminal 8 is equivalent to the above example of FIG.

圖5係表示本變化例之分電盤301構造圖。分電盤301具有：電力量測通訊裝置314、主幹遮斷器11及複數個分歧遮斷器12。主幹遮斷器11係透過自主幹遮斷器11延伸之系統電源線之幹線13而連接於分歧遮斷器12。主幹遮斷器11具有輸入側端子11a及輸出側端子11b。主幹遮斷器11之輸入側端子11a係透過電線30而連接於智慧型電表2。主幹遮斷器11之輸出側端子11b係透過幹線13而連接於分歧遮斷器12及電力量測通訊裝置314。分歧遮斷器12係自幹線13分歧而將電力供應給對應於各分歧遮斷器12所設置之各系統牆壁插座。另外，分歧遮斷器12，透過對應之系統牆壁插座而若過電流流入家電機器3等負載時，則會遮斷其系統電路。各分歧遮斷器12之總電流過大時，會使主幹遮斷器11動作而遮斷所有之系統電路。Fig. 5 is a structural view showing the distribution board 301 of the present modification. The distribution board 301 has a power measurement communication device 314, a trunk interrupter 11, and a plurality of branch breakers 12. The trunk interrupter 11 is connected to the branch breaker 12 via the trunk line 13 of the system power line extending from the autonomous dry interrupter 11. The trunk breaker 11 has an input side terminal 11a and an output side terminal 11b. The input side terminal 11a of the trunk breaker 11 is connected to the smart meter 2 via the electric wire 30. The output side terminal 11b of the trunk breaker 11 is connected to the branch breaker 12 and the power measurement communication device 314 via the trunk line 13. The branch breakers 12 are branched from the trunk line 13 to supply power to the system wall sockets corresponding to the respective branch breakers 12. Further, when the branch breaker 12 passes through a corresponding system wall socket and an overcurrent flows into a load such as the home appliance 3, the system circuit is blocked. When the total current of each of the branching breakers 12 is too large, the trunk interrupter 11 is operated to block all system circuits.

電力量測通訊裝置314係直接連接於自主幹遮斷器11延伸出來之幹線13，接收自幹線13之電力供應而產生動作。又，電力量測通訊裝置314，也可於連接於幹線13之複數個分歧遮斷器12之中，而連接於設置用來將電力供應 給電力量測通訊裝置314之專用分歧遮斷器12。不管任一情況，電力量測通訊裝置314係直接以有線方式而連接於分電盤301內部之系統電源線。電力量測通訊裝置314具有電力量測部14及無線通訊裝置15。電力量測部14係連接於幹線13而量測住家內所消耗之電力。藉由電力量測部14所量測出之電力資訊，可透過PLC數據機16而傳送給智慧型電表2或透過傳送部18而傳送給HEMS控制器310或資訊處理終端8。於此，因為於PLC數據機16與智慧型電表2間所形成之有線通訊之協定(第1協定)及於HEMS網際網路1A內之HEMS控制器310-電力量測通訊裝置314間之無線通訊協定(第2協定)不同，故，控制部17之功能係協定轉換部(通訊資料轉換部)。The power measurement communication device 314 is directly connected to the trunk line 13 from which the autonomous dry interrupter 11 extends, and receives power supply from the trunk line 13 to generate an action. Moreover, the power measurement communication device 314 can also be connected to the plurality of branch breakers 12 connected to the trunk line 13 and connected to the power supply. A dedicated branching interrupter 12 is provided to the power measurement communication device 314. In either case, the power measurement communication device 314 is directly connected to the system power supply line inside the distribution board 301 in a wired manner. The electric power measurement communication device 314 includes a power measurement unit 14 and a wireless communication device 15. The electric energy measuring unit 14 is connected to the main line 13 to measure the electric power consumed in the home. The power information measured by the power measuring unit 14 can be transmitted to the smart meter 2 or transmitted to the HEMS controller 310 or the information processing terminal 8 via the PLC data unit 16 via the PLC data unit 16. Here, the wireless communication between the PLC data machine 16 and the smart meter 2 (the first agreement) and the HEMS controller 310 in the HEMS internet 1A - the power measurement communication device 314 Since the communication protocol (the second agreement) is different, the function of the control unit 17 is a protocol conversion unit (communication data conversion unit).

HEMS控制器310，如圖6所示，具備有：與電力量測通訊裝置314通訊之第1通訊部315A、與家電機器3等通訊之第2通訊部315B及控管HEMS控制器310各部分之控制部327。第1通訊部315A具備有：第1傳送部318A、第1接收部319A及第1天線320A。第2通訊部315B具備有：第2傳送部318B、第2接收部319B及第2天線320B。另外，控制部327係透過第1傳送部318A而將透過第2接收部319B所得之HEMS網際網路1A內之家電機器3等資訊傳送給電力量測通訊裝置314，或透過第2傳送部318B傳送給資訊處理終端8。另外，透過第2傳送部318B可將透過自電力公司傳送之電力量測通訊裝置314及第1接收部319A所得之資訊傳送給資訊處理終端8，或 基於相同資訊從透過第2傳送部318B傳送用來控制HEMS網際網路1A內之家電機器3等之訊號。As shown in FIG. 6, the HEMS controller 310 includes a first communication unit 315A that communicates with the power measurement communication device 314, a second communication unit 315B that communicates with the home electric appliance 3, and the like, and a part of the control HEMS controller 310. Control unit 327. The first communication unit 315A includes a first transmission unit 318A, a first reception unit 319A, and a first antenna 320A. The second communication unit 315B includes a second transmission unit 318B, a second reception unit 319B, and a second antenna 320B. Further, the control unit 327 transmits information such as the home electric appliance 3 in the HEMS Internet 1A obtained by the second receiving unit 319B to the electric energy measurement communication device 314 or through the second transmission unit 318B through the first transmission unit 318A. It is transmitted to the information processing terminal 8. Further, the second transmission unit 318B can transmit information obtained by the power measurement communication device 314 and the first reception unit 319A transmitted from the power company to the information processing terminal 8, or The signal for controlling the home electric appliance 3 or the like in the HEMS Internet 1A is transmitted from the second transmission unit 318B based on the same information.

控制部327也可基於智慧型電表2所測定之消耗電量及以電力量測通訊裝置314所測定之電量(於HEMS網際網路1A內之發電量及消耗電量)，而控制HEMS網際網路1A內之機器的動作。The control unit 327 can also control the HEMS Internet 1A based on the power consumption measured by the smart meter 2 and the amount of power measured by the communication device 314 (the amount of power generation and power consumption in the HEMS Internet 1A). The action of the machine inside.

於此，若HEMS控制器310之電力量測通訊裝置314間之無線通訊協定(第2協定)及HEMS控制器310其他之各機器間的無線通訊協定(第3協定)不同時，控制部327之功能係協定轉換部(通訊資料轉換部)。又，HEMS控制器310-電力量測通訊裝置314間的無線通訊協定及HEMS控制器310-其他之各機器間的無線通訊協定相同時，則可省略第2通訊部315B。Here, when the wireless communication protocol (the second agreement) between the power measurement communication devices 314 of the HEMS controller 310 and the wireless communication protocol (the third protocol) between the other devices of the HEMS controller 310 are different, the control unit 327 The function is a protocol conversion unit (communication data conversion unit). Further, when the wireless communication protocol between the HEMS controller 310 and the power measurement communication device 314 and the HEMS controller 310 are the same as the wireless communication protocol between the other devices, the second communication unit 315B can be omitted.

於圖3參考例所示之無線通訊系統200中，智慧型電表網際網路2A及HEMS網際網路1A各自獨立，而於進化過程上，有時會有互換性問題產生。然而，當圖4及圖5所示之無線通訊系統300為本發明之無線通訊系統之變形例時，就不會產生以下之效果。也就是說，藉由電力量測通訊裝置314來吸收(藉由作為資料轉換部之控制部317來吸收)兩網際網路之通訊方式之差異，可使各網際網路之進化持有自由度。譬如，即使改變HEMS網際網路1A之通訊方式，藉由電力量測通訊裝置314而適當處理，較不會對智慧型電表2規格有所影響，故阻礙HEMS網際網路1A之進化之可能性較少。若改變智慧型電表網際網路 2A之通訊方式也相同之。In the wireless communication system 200 shown in the reference example of FIG. 3, the smart meter Internet 2A and the HEMS Internet 1A are independent, and in the evolution process, there are sometimes interchangeability problems. However, when the wireless communication system 300 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 is a modification of the wireless communication system of the present invention, the following effects are not produced. In other words, the power measurement communication device 314 absorbs (by the control unit 317 as the data conversion unit) the difference in communication modes between the two Internet networks, so that the evolutionary freedom of each Internet can be achieved. . For example, even if the communication mode of the HEMS Internet 1A is changed, and the power measurement communication device 314 is properly processed, it does not affect the smart meter 2 specifications, thus hindering the evolution of the HEMS Internet 1A. less. If you change the smart meter internet The communication method of 2A is also the same.

如以上所述，本實施形態之無線通訊裝置15之構造係直接連接於分電盤1內之系統電源線的幹線13，接收自幹線13之電力供應而進行動作，故在停電時以外的平常時候不會斷電。As described above, the structure of the wireless communication device 15 of the present embodiment is directly connected to the trunk line 13 of the system power supply line in the distribution board 1, and receives the power supply from the main line 13 to operate, so that it is normal except for the power failure. There will be no power outages.

另外，本實施形態之無線通訊裝置15，其中藉由PLC數據機16、控制部17、傳送部18、接收部19及電源部21等所構成之無線通訊裝置15的本體部，具有藉由分電盤1之框體1B而覆蓋保護之構造。因此，即使長年使用也可防止讓灰塵等滲入，進而可控制伴隨於結線部之漏電而發生火災。Further, in the wireless communication device 15 of the present embodiment, the main body of the wireless communication device 15 including the PLC data processor 16, the control unit 17, the transmission unit 18, the receiving unit 19, the power supply unit 21, and the like has a component. The frame 1B of the electric disk 1 covers the structure of protection. Therefore, even if it is used for a long period of time, it is possible to prevent dust and the like from infiltrating, and it is possible to control the electric power accompanying the leakage of the knot portion to cause a fire.

又、本發明並不限於上述實施形態，也可構成至少無線通訊裝置15直接連接於分電盤1內之系統電源線的幹線13，接收自幹線13之電力供應而進行動作。Further, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and at least the wireless communication device 15 may be directly connected to the trunk line 13 of the system power supply line in the distribution board 1, and may be operated by receiving power supply from the trunk line 13.

另外，本發明可為各種變化。譬如藉由PLC數據機16、控制部17、傳送部18、接收部19及電源部21等所構成之無線通訊裝置15的本體部可配置於分電盤1之框體1B內部，天線20且可配置成自分電盤1之框體1B外部露出之形態。於此形態上，藉由配設於框體1B外部之天線20可提高與HEMS網際網路1A內各機器之無線通訊功能。尤其係框體1B為金屬材料時，可抑制由靜電遮蔽所而降低無線通訊功能。In addition, the invention can be varied. For example, the main body of the wireless communication device 15 including the PLC data unit 16, the control unit 17, the transmission unit 18, the receiving unit 19, and the power supply unit 21 can be disposed inside the casing 1B of the distribution board 1, and the antenna 20 It can be configured to be exposed from the outside of the casing 1B of the distribution board 1. In this form, the wireless communication function with each device in the HEMS Internet 1A can be improved by the antenna 20 disposed outside the casing 1B. In particular, when the frame 1B is made of a metal material, it is possible to suppress the wireless communication function by the electrostatic shielding.

另外，無線通訊裝置1也可配設於分電盤1之框體1B外部。此種情況下，無線通訊裝置15較佳係配設為連接於 分電盤1之框體1B。此種情況下，即使收納空間狹隘的分電盤也可適用本發明。另外，不需新架設專用分電盤，使用既有之分電盤201即可架構本發明之無線通訊系統100。另外，即使框體1B為金屬材料形成，也與上述相同。Further, the wireless communication device 1 may be disposed outside the casing 1B of the distribution board 1. In this case, the wireless communication device 15 is preferably configured to be connected to The frame 1B of the distribution board 1. In this case, the present invention can be applied to a distribution board having a narrow storage space. In addition, the wireless communication system 100 of the present invention can be constructed by using the existing distribution board 201 without newly installing a dedicated distribution board. In addition, even if the frame 1B is formed of a metal material, it is the same as described above.

另外，於智慧型電表2與第1通訊部15A之間的通訊也可構成使用無線。於此情況下，就不需要用來電線通訊之PLC數據機16，在與智慧型電表2之間可共設置用來進行無線通訊之接收/傳送部及天線。又，若於智慧型電表網際網路2A之通訊方式中之物理層與於HEMS網際網路1A中之通訊方式中之物理層為相同時，也可構成使第2通訊部15B之傳送部18、接收部19及天線20等兼用第1通訊部15A。Further, communication between the smart meter 2 and the first communication unit 15A may be configured to use wireless. In this case, the PLC data unit 16 for wire communication is not required, and the receiving/transmitting portion and the antenna for wireless communication can be provided in common with the smart meter 2. Further, if the physical layer in the communication method of the smart meter Internet 2A is the same as the physical layer in the communication method in the HEMS Internet 1A, the transfer unit 18 of the second communication unit 15B may be configured. The first communication unit 15A is used in combination with the receiving unit 19, the antenna 20, and the like.

另外，無線通訊裝置15及無線通訊系統100，可廣泛適用於HEMS網際網路1A外之各種之無線通訊網際網路。隨此，電力量測部14量測之電力不限於住家內，也可於既定之封閉範圍內而消耗電力。In addition, the wireless communication device 15 and the wireless communication system 100 can be widely applied to various wireless communication networks outside the HEMS Internet 1A. Accordingly, the electric power measured by the electric energy measuring unit 14 is not limited to the home, and the electric power can be consumed within a predetermined closed range.

1‧‧‧分電盤1‧‧‧Distribution

2‧‧‧智慧型電表2‧‧‧Smart meter

3‧‧‧家電機器3‧‧‧Home Appliances

4‧‧‧太陽能發電機4‧‧‧Solar generator

5‧‧‧燃料電池5‧‧‧ fuel cell

6‧‧‧蓄電池6‧‧‧Battery

7‧‧‧電動車7‧‧‧Electric vehicles

8‧‧‧資訊處理終端8‧‧‧Information processing terminal

10‧‧‧HEMS管理裝置10‧‧‧HEMS management device

30‧‧‧電線30‧‧‧Wire

50‧‧‧伺服器50‧‧‧Server

60‧‧‧電源線60‧‧‧Power cord

100‧‧‧無線通訊系統100‧‧‧Wireless communication system

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一種無線通訊裝置，其特徵為以有線方式連接於分電盤內部之系統電源線，並接收自該系統電源線所供給之電力而執行動作，該無線通訊裝置係具備：第1通訊部，藉由電線通訊而與電表通訊；第2通訊部，透過無線電波而與無線機器通訊；通訊資料轉換部，將通訊資料轉換成可於前述第1通訊部與前述第2通訊部之間相互通訊；以及控制部，控制作為家庭能源管理系統網際網路之機器的外部機器的動作。 A wireless communication device characterized in that it is connected to a system power supply line inside a distribution board by a wire and receives an electric power supplied from a power supply line of the system, and the wireless communication device includes: a first communication unit, The second communication unit communicates with the wireless device via the wireless communication; the communication data conversion unit converts the communication data into communication between the first communication unit and the second communication unit; And a control unit that controls the operation of an external device that is a machine of the home energy management system Internet. 如申請專利範圍第1項之無線通訊裝置，其為配置於前述分電盤之框體的內部。 The wireless communication device according to claim 1, wherein the wireless communication device is disposed inside the casing of the power distribution tray. 如申請專利範圍第1項之無線通訊裝置，其為被配設成：本體部為收納於前述分電盤之框體的內部，而天線部露出於前述框體的外部。 The wireless communication device according to the first aspect of the invention is configured such that the main body portion is housed inside the casing of the distribution board, and the antenna unit is exposed outside the casing. 如申請專利範圍第1項之無線通訊裝置，其為被配設成：連接於前述分電盤之框體的外部。 The wireless communication device according to claim 1 is configured to be connected to the outside of the casing of the distribution board. 一種無線通訊系統，其特徵為係具備：如申請專利範圍第1至4項中任一項之無線通訊裝置；以及前述電表，其具備通訊功能且連接於前述系統電源線。 A wireless communication system, comprising: the wireless communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 4; and the electric meter having a communication function and connected to the system power supply line. 如申請專利範圍第5項之無線通訊系統，其中前述無線通訊裝置係內建於電力量測通訊裝置中，前述電力量測通訊裝置係量測既定區域內所消耗之電力，且與前述電表及無線機器進行通訊。 The wireless communication system of claim 5, wherein the wireless communication device is built in a power measurement communication device, and the power measurement communication device measures power consumed in a predetermined area, and the electric meter and the The wireless machine communicates. 一種電力消耗管理裝置，其特徵為係包含：如申請專利範圍第1至4項中任一項之無線通訊裝置；以及電力量測部，其測定於前述外部機器所消耗之電力；前述控制部係基於前述電力量測部之量測結果，透過前述第2通訊部來控制前述外部機器之動作。 A power consumption management device, comprising: the wireless communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 4; and a power measurement unit that measures power consumed by the external device; the control unit The operation of the external device is controlled by the second communication unit based on the measurement result of the electric energy measurement unit.
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