JP6076666B2 - Management system, management method, and control apparatus - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a management system, a management method, and a control including a device to which a dynamic address is dynamically assigned, and a control device that communicates with the device via a predetermined network using the dynamic address assigned to the device. Relates to the device.

  In recent years, a power management system having a plurality of devices and a control device that controls the plurality of devices has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1). The plurality of devices are, for example, home appliances such as air conditioners and lighting, and distributed power sources such as solar cell devices, storage battery devices, and fuel cell devices. Controller, for example, HEMS (Home Energy Management System), SEMS (Store Energy Management System), BEMS (Building Energy Management System), FEMS (Factory Energy Management System), referred to as CEMS (Cluster / Community Energy Management System) Is done.

  In order to spread the management system described above, it is effective to make a message format common between a plurality of devices and a control device, and attempts have been made to make such a message format common.

JP 2010-128810 A

  By the way, in the management system mentioned above, it is assumed that a some apparatus and control apparatus are connected via the router to which the global IP address was allocated. In such a case, the router functions as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server and assigns local IP addresses to a plurality of devices and control devices. That is, there is a possibility that the local IP addresses of a plurality of devices are changed. In such a case, when the control device is managed by the local IP address, there is a possibility that the control device cannot properly manage the device by changing the local IP address assigned to the device.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and appropriately manages a device even when there is a possibility that a local IP address assigned to the device is changed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a management system, a management method, and a control device that can be used.

  A management system according to a first feature includes: a device that is dynamically assigned a dynamic address; and a control device that communicates with the device via a predetermined network using the dynamic address assigned to the device. Have. In the management system, the control device includes a display control unit that performs display control of a setting screen to be displayed in response to detection of the device newly connected to the control device. The setting screen is a screen for registering identification information for identifying the device in the control device, and includes an image for confirming the identification information. The identification information is invariant information defined separately from the dynamic address.

  In the first feature, the device is a load or a distributed power source provided to a consumer. The said control apparatus is provided in the said consumer, and manages the energy state in the said consumer by controlling the electric power state of the said load or the said distributed power supply.

  In the first feature, an interface for connecting the device and the control device is provided separately from the predetermined network.

  In the first feature, the control device transmits an identification information request message for requesting identification information for identifying the device in response to detection of the device newly connected to the control device; A receiving unit that receives an identification information notification message including the identification information from the device. The display control unit performs display control of the setting screen so that the identification information is automatically displayed in response to reception of the identification information notification message.

  In the first feature, the display control unit performs display control of the setting screen so as to include an image that prompts input of the identification information.

  In the first feature, the predetermined network is a network conforming to an ECHONET Lite communication protocol.

  A management method according to a second feature includes: a device that is dynamically assigned a dynamic address; and a control device that communicates with the device via a predetermined network using the dynamic address assigned to the device. Used in the management system that has. The management method includes a step of performing display control of a setting screen to be displayed in response to detection of the device newly connected to the control device. The setting screen is a screen for registering identification information for identifying the device in the control device, and includes an image for confirming the identification information. The identification information is invariant information defined separately from the dynamic address.

  The control device according to the third feature communicates with the device via a predetermined network using a dynamic address dynamically assigned to the device. The control device performs display control of a setting screen to be displayed in response to detection of the device newly connected to the control device. The setting screen is a screen for registering identification information for identifying the device in the control device, and includes an image for confirming the identification information. The identification information is invariant information defined separately from the dynamic address.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a management system, a management method, and a control device capable of appropriately managing a device even when there is a possibility that a local IP address assigned to the device is changed. be able to.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an energy management system 100 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the customer 10 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a network configuration according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an application case according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the EMS 200 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the storage battery device 140 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a setting screen according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a setting screen according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a setting screen according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram illustrating the management method according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram illustrating a management method according to the first embodiment.

  Hereinafter, a management system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description of the drawings, the same or similar parts are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals.

  However, it should be noted that the drawings are schematic and ratios of dimensions and the like are different from actual ones. Therefore, specific dimensions and the like should be determined in consideration of the following description. Moreover, it is a matter of course that portions having different dimensional relationships and ratios are included between the drawings.

[Outline of Embodiment]
The management system according to the embodiment includes a device to which a dynamic address is dynamically assigned, and a control device that communicates with the device via a predetermined network using the dynamic address assigned to the device. In the management system, the control device includes a display control unit that performs display control of a setting screen to be displayed in response to detection of the device newly connected to the control device. The setting screen is a screen for registering identification information for identifying the device in the control device, and includes an image for confirming the identification information. The identification information is invariant information defined separately from the dynamic address.

  In the embodiment, in response to detection of a device newly connected to the control device, the control device displays an initial setting screen including an image for confirming device identification information. This makes it possible to manage devices based on identification information that is invariant information defined separately from dynamic addresses. Therefore, even if there is a possibility that a dynamic address (for example, a local IP address) assigned to the device is changed, the device can be appropriately managed.

  Here, the predetermined network is a network that conforms to a predetermined protocol. Examples of the predetermined protocol include a protocol called “ECHONET Lite” or “ECHONET”. However, the embodiment is not limited to this, and the predetermined protocol may be a protocol other than “ECHONET Lite” and “ECHONET”. However, it should be noted that communication is performed using a dynamic address in a predetermined network.

[First Embodiment]
(Energy management system)
Hereinafter, the energy management system according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an energy management system 100 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the energy management system 100 includes a customer 10, a CEMS 20, a substation 30, a smart server 40, and a power plant 50. The customer 10, the CEMS 20, the substation 30 and the smart server 40 are connected by a network 60.

  The consumer 10 includes, for example, a power generation device and a power storage device. The power generation device is a device that outputs electric power using fuel gas, such as a fuel cell. The power storage device is a device that stores electric power, such as a secondary battery.

  The consumer 10 may be a detached house or an apartment house such as a condominium. Alternatively, the customer 10 may be a store such as a convenience store or a supermarket, a commercial facility such as a building, or a factory.

  In the first embodiment, a customer group 10 </ b> A and a customer group 10 </ b> B are configured by a plurality of consumers 10. The consumer group 10A and the consumer group 10B are classified by, for example, a geographical area.

  The CEMS 20 controls interconnection between the plurality of consumers 10 and the power system. The CEMS 20 may be referred to as a CEMS (Cluster / Community Energy Management System) in order to manage a plurality of consumers 10. Specifically, the CEMS 20 disconnects between the plurality of consumers 10 and the power system at the time of a power failure or the like. On the other hand, the CEMS 20 interconnects the plurality of consumers 10 and the power system when power is restored.

  In the first embodiment, a CEMS 20A and a CEMS 20B are provided. For example, the CEMS 20A controls interconnection between the customer 10 included in the customer group 10A and the power system. For example, the CEMS 20B controls interconnection between the customer 10 included in the customer group 10B and the power system.

  The substation 30 supplies electric power to the plurality of consumers 10 via the distribution line 31. Specifically, the substation 30 steps down the voltage received from the power plant 50.

  In the first embodiment, a substation 30A and a substation 30B are provided. For example, the substation 30A supplies power to the consumers 10 included in the consumer group 10A via the distribution line 31A. For example, the substation 30B supplies power to the consumers 10 included in the consumer group 10B via the distribution line 31B.

  The smart server 40 manages a plurality of CEMSs 20 (here, CEMS 20A and CEMS 20B). The smart server 40 also manages a plurality of substations 30 (here, the substation 30A and the substation 30B). In other words, the smart server 40 comprehensively manages the customers 10 included in the customer group 10A and the customer group 10B. For example, the smart server 40 has a function of balancing the power to be supplied to the consumer group 10A and the power to be supplied to the consumer group 10B.

  The power plant 50 generates power using thermal power, wind power, hydraulic power, nuclear power, and the like. The power plant 50 supplies power to the plurality of substations 30 (here, the substation 30A and the substation 30B) via the power transmission line 51.

  The network 60 is connected to each device via a signal line. The network 60 is, for example, the Internet, a wide area network, a narrow area network, a mobile phone network, or the like.

(Customer)
Below, the consumer which concerns on 1st Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating details of the customer 10 according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the customer 10 includes a distribution board 110, a load 120, a PV device 130, a storage battery device 140, a fuel cell device 150, a hot water storage device 160, and an EMS 200.

  In the first embodiment, the customer 10 includes an ammeter 180, an ammeter 181, and an ammeter 182.

  The ammeter 180 is used for load following control of the fuel cell device 150. The ammeter 180 is downstream of the connection point between the storage battery device 140 and the power line (on the side away from the system) on the power line connecting each device (for example, the storage battery device 140 and the fuel cell device 150) and the system, and , Provided upstream of the connection point between the fuel cell device 150 and the power line (side closer to the system). Of course, the ammeter 180 is provided upstream of the connection point between the load 120 and the power line (on the side closer to the grid).

  The ammeter 181 is used for checking whether or not there is a flow of electric power (reverse power flow) from the storage battery device 140 to the system. The ammeter 181 is provided upstream (on the side closer to the system) from the connection point between the storage battery device 140 and the power line on the power line connecting each device (for example, the storage battery device 140) and the system.

  The ammeter 182 is used for measuring the electric power generated by the PV device 130. The ammeter 182 is provided closer to the PV device 130 than the connection point between the PV device 130 and the power line connecting each device (for example, the PV device 130) and the system.

  In the first embodiment, it should be noted that each device is connected to the power line in the order of the PV device 130, the storage battery device 140, the fuel cell device 150, and the load 120 when viewed from the order close to the system.

  Distribution board 110 is connected to distribution line 31 (system). Distribution board 110 is connected to load 120, PV device 130, storage battery device 140, and fuel cell device 150 via a power line.

  The load 120 is a device that consumes power supplied via a power line. For example, the load 120 includes devices such as a refrigerator, a freezer, lighting, and an air conditioner.

  The PV device 130 includes a PV 131 and a PCS 132. The PV 131 is an example of a power generation device, and is a solar power generation device that generates power in response to reception of sunlight. The PV 131 outputs the generated DC power. The amount of power generated by the PV 131 changes according to the amount of solar radiation applied to the PV 131. The PCS 132 is a device (Power Conditioning System) that converts DC power output from the PV 131 into AC power. The PCS 132 outputs AC power to the distribution board 110 via the power line.

  In the first embodiment, the PV device 130 may include a pyranometer that measures the amount of solar radiation irradiated on the PV 131.

  The PV device 130 is controlled by an MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) method. Specifically, the PV device 130 optimizes the operating point (a point determined by the operating point voltage value and the power value, or a point determined by the operating point voltage value and the current value) of the PV 131.

  The storage battery device 140 includes a storage battery 141 and a PCS 142. The storage battery 141 is a device that stores electric power. The PCS 142 is a device (Power Conditioning System) that converts AC power supplied from the distribution line 31 (system) into DC power. Further, the PCS 142 converts DC power output from the storage battery 141 into AC power.

  The fuel cell device 150 includes a fuel cell 151 and a PCS 152. The fuel cell 151 is an example of a power generation device, and is a device that generates electric power using fuel (gas). The PCS 152 is a device (Power Conditioning System) that converts DC power output from the fuel cell 151 into AC power.

  The fuel cell device 150 operates by load following control. Specifically, the fuel cell device 150 controls the fuel cell 151 so that the power output from the fuel cell 151 becomes the target power for load following control. In other words, the fuel cell device 150 controls the power output from the fuel cell 151 so that the current value detected by the current sensor becomes the target received power.

  The hot water storage device 160 is a device that generates hot water or maintains the water temperature using fuel (gas). Specifically, the hot water storage device 160 has a hot water storage tank, and the water supplied from the hot water storage tank is generated by heat generated by combustion of fuel (gas) or exhaust heat generated by operation (power generation) of the fuel cell 151. warm. Specifically, the hot water storage device 160 warms the water supplied from the hot water storage tank and returns the heated hot water to the hot water storage tank.

  In the embodiment, it should be noted that the fuel cell device 150 and the hot water storage device 160 constitute a hot water supply unit 170 (hot water supply system).

  The EMS 200 is provided in the consumer 10 and manages the energy state in the consumer 10 by controlling the power state of the load 120 or the distributed power source (the PV device 130, the storage battery device 140, or the fuel cell device 150). Specifically, the EMS 200 is a device (Energy Management System) that controls the PV device 130, the storage battery device 140, the fuel cell device 150, and the hot water storage device 160. Specifically, the EMS 200 is connected to the PV device 130, the storage battery device 140, the fuel cell device 150, and the hot water storage device 160 via signal lines, and the PV device 130, the storage battery device 140, the fuel cell device 150, and the hot water storage device. 160 is controlled. The EMS 200 controls the power consumption of the load 120 by controlling the operation mode of the load 120.

  The EMS 200 is connected to various servers via the network 60. Various servers store, for example, information (hereinafter referred to as energy charge information) such as the unit price of power supplied from the grid, the unit price of power received from the grid, and the unit price of fuel gas.

  Or various servers store the information (henceforth energy consumption prediction information) for predicting the power consumption of the load 120, for example. The energy consumption prediction information may be generated based on, for example, the past power consumption actual value of the load 120. Alternatively, the energy consumption prediction information may be a model of power consumption of the load 120.

  Or various servers store the information (henceforth PV power generation amount prediction information) for predicting the power generation amount of PV131, for example. The PV power generation prediction information may be a predicted value of the amount of solar radiation irradiated on the PV 131. Alternatively, the PV power generation prediction information may be weather forecast, season, sunshine time, and the like.

(Network configuration)
In the following, a network configuration according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a network configuration according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the network includes a load 120, a PV device 130, a storage battery device 140, a fuel cell device 150, a hot water storage device 160, an EMS 200, and a user terminal 300. The user terminal 300 includes a user terminal 310 and a user terminal 320.

  The user terminal 310 is connected to the EMS 200, and information for visualizing the energy consumption of each device (load 120, PV device 130, storage battery device 140, fuel cell device 150, hot water storage device 160) (hereinafter, visualization information). Is displayed by a web browser. In such a case, the EMS 200 generates visualization information in a format such as HTML, and transmits the generated visualization information to the user terminal 310. The connection format between the user terminal 310 and the EMS 200 may be wired or wireless. The user terminal 310 is a personal computer, for example.

  The user terminal 320 is connected to the EMS 200 and displays visualization information by an application. In such a case, the EMS 200 transmits information indicating the energy consumption of each device to the user terminal 320. The application of the user terminal 320 generates visualization information based on information received from the EMS 200 and displays the generated visualization information. The connection format between the user terminal 320 and the EMS 200 may be wired or wireless. The user terminal 320 is, for example, a smartphone.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the fuel cell device 150 and the hot water storage device 160 constitute the hot water supply unit 170. Therefore, the hot water storage device 160 may not have a function of communicating with the EMS 200. In such a case, the fuel cell device 150 performs communication of messages regarding the hot water storage device 160 with the EMS 200 on behalf of the hot water storage device 160.

  In the first embodiment, communication between the EMS 200 and each device (the load 120, the PV device 130, the storage battery device 140, the fuel cell device 150, and the hot water storage device 160) is performed according to a predetermined protocol. Examples of the predetermined protocol include a protocol called “ECHONET Lite” or “ECHONET”. However, the embodiment is not limited to this, and the predetermined protocol may be a protocol other than “ECHONET Lite” and “ECHONET”.

(Applicable case)
In the following, an application case according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an application case according to the first embodiment. In FIG. 4, a network configured by the PV device 130, the storage battery device 140, the EMS 200, and the user terminal 300 will be mainly described.

  Here, in FIG. 4, a user terminal 330 and a user terminal 340 are provided as the user terminal 300 in addition to the user terminal 310 and the user terminal 320. Similar to the user terminal 320, the user terminal 330 is a tablet terminal having an application for displaying visualization information. Similar to the user terminal 310, the user terminal 340 is a display having a web browser that displays visualization information.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the network includes a router 500 to which an invariant address (eg, a global IP address) is assigned. The router 500 functions as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, and allocates dynamic addresses (for example, local IP addresses) to the PV device 130, the storage battery device 140, the EMS 200, and the user terminal 300. In the network shown in FIG. 3, communication is performed using a dynamic address assigned by the router 500. As described above, a network in which communication is performed using a dynamic address conforms to a predetermined protocol such as “ECHONET Lite” or “ECHONET”. However, the communication between the EMS 200 and the user terminal 300 may not conform to a predetermined protocol such as “ECHONET Lite” or “ECHONET”.

  In the first embodiment, the PCS 132 and the PCS 142 are connected by an interface 411. The PCS 142 and the EMS 200 are connected by an interface 412. The interface 411 and the interface 412 are wired interfaces, and are defined by the designer of the storage battery device 140 (or the PV device 130).

  The router 500 and the PCS 142 are connected by a wireless line 421. The router 500 and the user terminal 300 (here, the user terminal 310, the user terminal 320, and the user terminal 330) are connected by a wireless line 422. The wireless line 421 and the wireless line 422 may be replaced with wired cables.

  The EMS 200 and the router 500 are connected by a wired cable 431. The router 500 and the user terminal 300 (here, the user terminal 340) are connected by a wired cable 432. The wired cable 431 and the wired cable 432 may be replaced by a wireless line.

  In such a case, information that needs to be transmitted at relatively short intervals is preferably transmitted from the PCS 132 to the EMS 200 via the interface 411 and the interface 412. Similarly, information that needs to be transmitted at relatively short intervals is preferably transmitted from the PCS 132 to the EMS 200 via the interface 411 and the interface 412. For example, information indicating the status (output power, etc.) of the PV device 130 is preferably transmitted from the PCS 132 to the EMS 200 via the interface 411 and the interface 412. Information indicating the status of the storage battery device 140 (such as charging power or discharging power) is transmitted from the PCS 142 to the EMS 200 via the interface 412.

  On the other hand, information that is allowed to be transmitted at relatively long intervals is preferably transmitted from the EMS 200 to the PCS 142 via the wireless line 421. A command for instructing the operation (such as charging or discharging) of the storage battery device 140 is transmitted from the EMS 200 to the PCS 142 via the wireless line 421 and the wired cable 431. Alternatively, a command for instructing the operation mode of the storage battery device 140 is transmitted from the EMS 200 to the PCS 142 via the wireless line 421 and the wired cable 431.

  The operation mode of the storage battery device 140 includes an operation mode in a grid connection state and an operation mode in a self-sustaining operation state. The grid connection state is a state in which the storage battery device 140 and the grid are arranged in parallel. On the other hand, the autonomous operation state is a state in which the storage battery device 140 and the system are disconnected. As an example of the self-sustaining operation state, for example, a state in which a power failure has occurred can be considered.

  The operation mode in the grid connection state is (a) an operation mode that controls charging / discharging of the storage battery 141 so as to prioritize the power sale (reverse power flow) of the power generated by the PV device 130 (solar power purchase priority mode). ), (B) Operation mode (solar charging mode) for controlling charging / discharging of the storage battery 141 so that the power generated by the PV device 130 is charged in the storage battery 141, (c) Power supplied from the system is constant Operation mode (peak cut mode) for controlling charging / discharging of the storage battery 141 so as not to exceed the value, (d) Supplied from the system during a period when the unit price of power supplied from the system is lower than a threshold (for example, at night) Operation mode (midnight power utilization mode) for controlling charging / discharging of the storage battery 141 so as to charge the storage battery 141, (e) operation for forcibly storing power in the storage battery 141 Mode (forced power storage mode), and the like (f) operating mode that forcibly discharges the power stored in the battery 141 (forced discharge mode).

  Here, in (a) solar power purchase priority mode and (b) solar charge mode, the storage battery device 140 monitors the current measured by the ammeter 182 and depends on the amount of power generated by the PV device 130. It is necessary to control charging / discharging of the storage battery 141. Since the power generation amount of the PV device 130 changes from moment to moment, these operation modes are preferably controlled by the storage battery device 140.

  Similarly, in the (c) peak cut mode, the storage battery device 140 monitors the current measured by the ammeter 181 and the ammeter 182 and charges / discharges the storage battery 141 according to the amount of power supplied from the system. Need to control. The amount of power supplied from the grid is a value obtained by subtracting the power measured by the ammeter 182 from the power measured by the ammeter 181. Since the power generation amount of the PV device 130 and the power consumption of the load 120 change from moment to moment, this operation mode is preferably controlled by the storage battery device 140.

  In the first embodiment, (a) solar power purchase priority mode, (b) solar charge mode, and (c) peak cut mode are examples of operation modes in which the PV 131 and the storage battery 141 other than the storage battery 141 cooperate.

  The operation mode in the self-sustaining operation state includes (g) an operation mode for accumulating electric power generated by the PV device 130 (hereinafter referred to as self-sustained power storage mode), and (h) a load 120 connected to a self-sustained outlet provided in the storage battery device 140. (I) Supply power to the load 120 connected to an independent outlet provided in the storage battery device 140 while accumulating the power generated by the PV device 130 Operation mode (hereinafter referred to as “independent power storage mode”).

(Configuration of EMS)
Hereinafter, the EMS according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the EMS 200 according to the first embodiment.

  As illustrated in FIG. 5, the EMS 200 includes a reception unit 210, a transmission unit 220, and a control unit 230.

  The receiving unit 210 receives various signals from a device connected via a signal line. For example, the receiving unit 210 may receive information indicating the power generation amount of the PV 131 from the PV device 130. The receiving unit 210 may receive information indicating the storage amount of the storage battery 141 from the storage battery device 140. The receiving unit 210 may receive information indicating the power generation amount of the fuel cell 151 from the fuel cell device 150. The receiving unit 210 may receive information indicating the amount of hot water stored in the hot water storage device 160 from the hot water storage device 160.

  In the first embodiment, the reception unit 210 may receive energy charge information, energy consumption prediction information, and PV power generation amount prediction information from various servers via the network 60. However, the energy fee information, the energy consumption prediction information, and the PV power generation amount prediction information may be stored in the EMS 200 in advance.

  For example, in the first embodiment, the reception unit 210 receives information indicating the status of the PV device 130 and the storage battery device 140 via an interface (interface 412) defined by the designer.

  In the first embodiment, the receiving unit 210 receives a type message (hereinafter referred to as an instance list) indicating the type of the storage battery device 140 via a network (wireless line 421) complying with a predetermined protocol. The receiving unit 210 receives an identification information notification message including identification information for identifying the storage battery device 140 via a network (wireless line 421) complying with a predetermined protocol. The identification information is invariant information defined separately from a dynamic address (for example, a local IP address) assigned to the storage battery device 140. The identification information is, for example, a random character string assigned by the designer of the storage battery device 140 and a unique character string assigned to each device. The identification information may be defined to include various information. For example, it is more convenient if the higher-order digits of the identification information include information such as the device manufacturer code, and the next digit includes the presence or absence of an interface (interface 412) defined by the designer.

  The transmission unit 220 transmits various signals to a device connected via a signal line. For example, the transmission part 220 transmits the signal for controlling the PV apparatus 130, the storage battery apparatus 140, the fuel cell apparatus 150, and the hot water storage apparatus 160 to each apparatus. The transmission unit 220 transmits a control signal for controlling the load 120 to the load 120.

  For example, in 1st Embodiment, the transmission part 220 transmits the command which shows the operation | movement of the storage battery apparatus 140 via the network (radio | wireless line 421) based on a predetermined protocol. Or the transmission part 220 transmits the command which shows the operation mode of the storage battery apparatus 140 via the network (radio | wireless line 421) based on a predetermined protocol.

  In 1st Embodiment, the transmission part 220 transmits the identification information request message which requests | requires the identification information which identifies the storage battery apparatus 140 via the network (radio | wireless line 421) based on a predetermined protocol.

  The control unit 230 controls the load 120, the PV device 130, the storage battery device 140, the fuel cell device 150, and the hot water storage device 160.

  Specifically, the control unit 230 manages the storage battery device 140 based on the identification information of the storage battery device 140 in a network based on a predetermined protocol. Specifically, the control unit 230 manages the type of the storage battery device 140 in association with the identification information of the storage battery device 140. Furthermore, it is preferable that the control unit 230 manages the type of the storage battery device 140 and the identification information of the storage battery device 140 in association with a dynamic address (for example, a local IP address) assigned to the storage battery device 140. Further, the control unit 230 extracts information such as the manufacturer information or the presence / absence of an interface (interface 412) defined by the designer in the identification information. When such information is extracted, the control unit 230 manages the information by including it in the information of the type of the storage battery device 140.

  In 1st Embodiment, the control part 230 performs display control of the setting screen (henceforth an initial setting screen) which should be displayed according to the detection of the storage battery apparatus 140 newly connected to EMS200. Here, the control unit 230 detects the newly connected storage battery device 140 when the storage battery device 140 is connected via the interface 412.

  The initial setting screen is a screen for registering identification information for identifying the storage battery device 140 in the EMS 200, and includes an image for confirming the identification information of the storage battery device 140.

  Here, the control unit 230 performs display control of the initial setting screen so that the identification information of the storage battery device 140 is acquired by transmitting the identification information request message and the identification information of the storage battery device 140 is automatically displayed. Also good. Alternatively, the control unit 230 may perform display control of the initial setting screen so as to include an image that prompts input of identification information of the storage battery device 140.

  In such a case, the display control of the initial setting screen includes displaying the initial setting screen on the user terminal 300 described above. Alternatively, the display control of the initial setting screen includes displaying the initial setting screen on the display when the EMS 200 is provided with a display.

  In the first embodiment, the control unit 230 performs display control of a setting screen for setting the storage battery device 140. The setting screen includes a first item that can be set by a command transmitted via the predetermined network when communication with the storage battery device 140 can be performed via the network complying with the predetermined protocol.

  The first item is an item for designating the above-described operation mode, for example. Here, the first item is different from the second item which is a command transmitted via the interface (interface 412) defined by the designer. The second item is an item for designating a specific operation (charging or discharging) of the storage battery device 140, for example. When the manufacturer code is extracted based on the identification information, the corresponding manufacturer name may be displayed as one of the first items.

  Here, the first item is an item that can be set by a combination of a plurality of commands transmitted via an interface (interface 412) defined by the designer. The combination means switching between charging and discharging on the time axis. Or, it means that charging and discharging are switched according to the state of another device (load 120, PV device 130, fuel cell device 150 or hot water storage device 160). That is, in this example, the first item is a mode instruction, and the second item is a specific single operation instruction.

  The setting screen includes both the first item and the second item when it is possible to communicate with the storage battery device 140 via a network complying with a predetermined protocol (that is, when the ECHONET Lite is supported). But you can. In such a case, it is preferable that the control unit 230 performs display control of the setting screen so that an item corresponding to the first item is omitted from the second item. If the ECHONET Lite is not supported, only the second item is included in the setting screen.

  Further, when the manufacturer code is extracted from the identification information and the storage battery device 140 is determined to be of a manufacturer that can be determined to be compatible with ECHONET Lite by the control unit 230, the first item and the second item Control to display both items. Further, if it is determined that the manufacturer is a person who knows the command system, more detailed information may be included in the first item.

  Here, the display control of the setting screen includes displaying the setting screen on the user terminal 300 described above. Alternatively, the display control of the setting screen includes displaying the setting screen on the display when the EMS 200 is provided with a display.

  The initial setting screen or the setting screen may be displayed by a web browser included in the user terminal 320. In such a case, the control unit 230 converts the initial setting screen or the setting screen into a format such as HTML, and transmits the converted data to the user terminal 320. Alternatively, the initial setting screen or the setting screen may be displayed by an application included in the user terminal 320. In such a case, the control unit 230 transmits the initial setting screen or data necessary for configuring the setting screen to the user terminal 320, and the application included in the user terminal 320 generates the initial setting screen or the setting screen. .

(Configuration of storage battery device)
Hereinafter, the storage battery device according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the storage battery device 140 according to the first embodiment.

  As illustrated in FIG. 6, the storage battery device 140 includes a reception unit 145, a transmission unit 146, and a control unit 147. In the first embodiment, the reception unit 145, the transmission unit 146, and the control unit 147 are provided in the PCS 142.

  The receiving unit 145 receives various information from the EMS 200. The receiving unit 145 receives information indicating the status of the PV device 130 via an interface (interface 411) defined by the designer.

  In the first embodiment, the receiving unit 145 receives an identification information request message for requesting identification information for identifying the storage battery device 140 via a network (wireless line 421) complying with a predetermined protocol.

  The transmission unit 146 transmits various information from the EMS 200. For example, the transmission unit 146 transmits information indicating the status of the PV device 130 and the storage battery device 140 via an interface (interface 412) defined by the designer.

  In the first embodiment, the transmission unit 146 transmits a type message (hereinafter referred to as an instance list) indicating the type of the storage battery device 140 via a network (wireless line 421) complying with a predetermined protocol. Specifically, the transmission unit 146 transmits an instance list in response to a predetermined trigger. Here, the predetermined trigger is that the power of the storage battery device 140 is turned on, a dynamic address assigned to the storage battery device 140 is changed, or the like. The transmission unit 146 preferably transmits the instance list repeatedly over a predetermined period.

  The transmission unit 146 transmits an identification information notification message including identification information for identifying the storage battery device 140 via a network (wireless line 421) complying with a predetermined protocol. The transmission unit 146 transmits an identification information notification message in response to the identification information request message.

  The control unit 147 controls the storage battery device 140. Specifically, the control unit 147 controls the PCS 142 based on a command input by the user. Alternatively, the control unit 147 controls the PCS 142 based on a command received by the PCS 142 from the EMS 200.

(Screen configuration example)
Hereinafter, a configuration example of the screen according to the first embodiment will be described. 7 to 9 are diagrams illustrating examples of screen configurations according to the first embodiment.

  First, a configuration example of the initial setting screen will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the initial setting screen includes a check box for determining whether or not to use a network compliant with a predetermined protocol (here, ECHONET Lite), and an image for confirming the identification information of the storage battery device 140. Including.

  The identification information of the storage battery device 140 may be automatically displayed as an image for confirming the identification information of the storage battery device 140. Alternatively, an image that prompts input of identification information of the storage battery device 140 may be displayed as an image for confirming the identification information of the storage battery device 140.

  Secondly, a configuration example of a setting screen in a case where a predetermined protocol (here, ECHONET Lite) is not used will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the setting screen includes a second item that can be set by a command transmitted via an interface (interface 412) defined by the designer.

  The second item includes items for setting the storage battery device 140 (storage battery device setting) and items for specific operation instructions (power on / off instruction, etc.), for example, an ammeter 180, an ammeter 181 and Items for setting the ammeter 182 (smart sensor setting), items for setting the PV device 130 (PV device setting), items for setting the IP address (IP setting), for setting the wireless LAN Items (WLAN settings) and the like. The second item may further include an item for setting the fuel cell device 150 and an item for setting the hot water storage device 160.

  Third, a configuration example of a setting screen in a case of using a predetermined protocol (here, ECHONET Lite) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the setting screen includes a first item and a second item. The first item is an item that can be set by a command transmitted via a network that conforms to a predetermined protocol. In this example, the first item is an item that can be used when supporting ECHONET Lite. In addition, items to be displayed may be changed by acquiring a manufacturer code included in the identification information. The second item is an item that can be instructed by a command transmitted via an interface (interface 412) defined by the designer, and is a simple operation instruction (such as a power on / off instruction).

  Specifically, the first item includes an item (mode setting) for designating the operation mode of the storage battery device 140, for example. This is an item that can be set by a combination of a plurality of commands transmitted through an interface (interface 412) defined by the designer. In other words, the first item is different from the second item in that it has a higher command instruction function than the second item. Of course, the first item may include an item that can be designated by the second item.

  In such a case, since the first item and the second item are displayed at the same time, the second item is included when the first item includes an item (storage battery device setting) that overlaps the second item. It should be noted that items that overlap are omitted.

(Management method)
Hereinafter, a management method according to the first embodiment will be described. 10 to 11 are sequence diagrams illustrating the management method according to the first embodiment. 10 to 11 show sequences in a case where a predetermined protocol is used.

  First, display of the initial setting screen will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, in step 10, the storage battery device 140 is installed.

  In step 20, the EMS 200 detects the storage battery device 140 newly connected to the EMS 200. As an example, the EMS 200 detects the newly connected storage battery device 140 when the storage battery device 140 is connected via the interface 412.

  In step 30, EMS 200 transmits an identification information request message for requesting identification information for identifying storage battery device 140 by broadcast transmission. Broadcast transmission may be broadcast or multicast. Further, assuming that the storage battery device 140 is not connected via the interface 412, the EMS 200 may be configured to voluntarily and periodically transmit the identification information request message by broadcast transmission.

  In Step 40, the storage battery device 140 acquires a dynamic address (for example, a local IP address) of the EMS 200 based on the transmission source address of the identification information request message. Subsequently, the storage battery device 140 transmits an identification information notification message including identification information for identifying the storage battery device 140 to the EMS 200. Here, the storage battery device 140 transmits the identification information notification message to the EMS 200 by unicast using the dynamic address of the EMS 200.

  Here, if the storage battery device 140 conforms to a predetermined protocol, an identification information notification message is transmitted from the storage battery device 140 in step 40. On the other hand, if the storage battery device 140 does not comply with the predetermined protocol, the identification information notification message is not transmitted from the storage battery device 140 in step 40.

  In step 50, the EMS 200 transmits an initial setting screen message including data for displaying the initial setting screen on the user terminal 300 to the user terminal 300.

  Here, when the identification information notification message can be received, the initial setting screen message includes the identification information of the storage battery device 140. On the other hand, when the identification information notification message cannot be received, the initial setting screen message includes data for displaying an image that prompts input of identification information of the storage battery device 140.

  In step 60, the user terminal 300 displays an initial setting screen in response to the initial setting screen message.

  In step 70, the user terminal 300 transmits an initial setting message including information indicating whether or not to use a predetermined protocol and identification information for identifying the storage battery device 140 to the EMS 200.

  In step 80, the EMS 200 manages the type of the storage battery device 140 based on the identification information of the storage battery device 140. When the EMS 200 can receive the identification information notification message, the EMS 200 associates the type of the storage battery device 140 and the identification information of the storage battery device 140 with a dynamic address (for example, a local IP address) assigned to the storage battery device 140. You may manage it.

  Secondly, display of the setting screen will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 11, a case where a predetermined protocol is used will be described. Specifically, a case where the operation mode of the storage battery device 140 is designated using the setting screen will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in step 110, the user terminal 300 transmits to the EMS 200 a setting screen request message for requesting data for displaying the setting screen.

  In step 120, the EMS 200 transmits a setting screen message including data for displaying the setting screen on the user terminal 300 to the user terminal 300. Here, the EMS 200 transmits a setting screen message including data for displaying the setting screen illustrated in FIG. 9 to the user terminal 300.

  Here, when the application which the user terminal 300 has has acquired the data for displaying a setting screen, the process of step 110 and step 120 may be abbreviate | omitted.

  In step 130, the user terminal 300 displays a setting screen in response to the setting screen message.

  In step 140, the user terminal 300 transmits a setting message including an item for designating the operation mode of the storage battery device 140 to the EMS 200.

  In step 150, EMS 200 transmits an identification information request message for requesting identification information for identifying storage battery device 140 by broadcast transmission. Broadcast transmission may be broadcast or multicast.

  In step 160, the storage battery device 140 acquires a dynamic address (for example, a local IP address) of the EMS 200 based on the transmission source address of the identification information request message. Subsequently, the storage battery device 140 transmits an identification information notification message including identification information for identifying the storage battery device 140 to the EMS 200. Here, the storage battery device 140 transmits the identification information notification message to the EMS 200 by unicast using the dynamic address of the EMS 200.

  In step 170, the EMS 200 recognizes the storage battery device 140. Specifically, EMS 200 specifies the type of storage battery device 140 based on the identification information of storage battery device 140. The EMS 200 manages the type of the storage battery device 140 and the identification information of the storage battery device 140 in association with a dynamic address (for example, a local IP address) assigned to the storage battery device 140.

  Here, when the EMS 200 has already acquired the latest dynamic address assigned to the storage battery device 140, the processing from step 150 to step 170 may be omitted.

  In step 180, EMS 200 transmits a mode instruction message including a command for instructing an operation mode of storage battery device 140 to storage battery device 140.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the EMS 200 displays an initial setting screen including an image for confirming the identification information of the storage battery device 140 in response to the detection of the storage battery device 140 newly connected to the EMS 200. To do. Thus, the storage battery device 140 can be managed based on identification information that is invariant information defined separately from the dynamic address. Therefore, even when there is a possibility that a dynamic address (for example, a local IP address) assigned to the storage battery device 140 is changed, the storage battery device 140 can be appropriately managed.

  In the first embodiment, when the EMS 200 can communicate with the storage battery device 140 via a network conforming to a predetermined protocol, the EMS 200 can be set by a command transmitted via the network conforming to the predetermined protocol. Display control of the setting screen including the first item is performed. Accordingly, an appropriate setting screen can be displayed depending on whether or not communication with the storage battery device 140 can be performed via a predetermined network.

[Other Embodiments]
Although the present invention has been described with reference to the above-described embodiments, it should not be understood that the descriptions and drawings constituting a part of this disclosure limit the present invention. From this disclosure, various alternative embodiments, examples and operational techniques will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

  The EMS 200 may be a HEMS (Home Energy Management System), a SEMS (Store Energy Management System), a BEMS (Building Energy Management System), or an FEM. There may be.

  In the embodiment, the storage battery device 140 is taken as an example of the device. However, the embodiment is not limited to this. The device may be a distributed power source such as the PV device 130 and the fuel cell device 150. Alternatively, the device may be a load 120 such as a refrigerator, a freezer, lighting, or an air conditioner. Alternatively, the device may be a hot water storage device 160.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the embodiment, the configuration of the EMS 200 may be provided in any of a plurality of devices.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the above-described embodiment, a program for causing a computer to execute each process performed by the EMS 200 may be provided. The program may be recorded on a computer readable medium. If a computer-readable medium is used, a program can be installed in the computer. Here, the computer-readable medium on which the program is recorded may be a non-transitory recording medium. The non-transitory recording medium is not particularly limited, but may be a recording medium such as a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM.

  Or the chip | tip comprised with the memory which memorize | stores the program for performing each process which EMS200 performs, and the processor which executes the program memorize | stored in memory may be provided. A memory that stores a program for executing each process performed by the EMS 200 and a communication processing device that executes the program stored in the memory may be provided.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Consumer, 20 ... CEMS, 30 ... Substation, 31 ... Distribution line, 40 ... Smart server, 50 ... Power plant, 51 ... Transmission line, 60 ... Network, 100 ... Energy management system, 110 ... Distribution board, DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 120 ... Load, 130 ... PV apparatus, 131 ... PV, 132 ... PCS, 140 ... Storage battery apparatus, 141 ... Storage battery, 142 ... PCS, 145 ... Reception part, 146 ... Transmission part, 147 ... Control part, 150 ... Fuel cell apparatus 151 ... Fuel cell, 152 ... PCS, 160 ... Hot water storage device, 170 ... Hot water supply device, 180, 181, 182 ... Ammeter, 200 ... EMS, 210 ... Receiving unit, 220 ... Transmission unit, 230 ... Control unit, 300, 310, 320, 330, 340 ... user terminal, 411, 412 ... interface, 421, 422 ... wireless line, 431, 432 ... wired cable, 00 ... router

Claims (9)

A management system comprising: a device in which a dynamic address is dynamically assigned; and a control device that communicates with the device via a predetermined network using the dynamic address assigned to the device,
The control device includes a display control unit that performs display control of a setting screen to be displayed in response to detection of the device newly connected to the control device,
The setting screen is a screen for registering identification information for identifying the device in the control device, and includes an image for confirming the identification information,
The identification information is immutable information defined separately from the dynamic address,
The management system according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit performs display control of the setting screen so as to include information regarding whether or not to use the predetermined network .   The management system according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit performs display control of the setting screen so as to automatically display the identification information. The device is a load or a distributed power source provided to a consumer,
The said control apparatus is provided in the said consumer, and manages the energy state in the said consumer by controlling the electric power state of the said load or the said distributed power supply, The Claim 1 or Claim 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. Management system. The management system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein an interface for connecting the device and the control device is provided separately from the predetermined network. The control device includes:
A transmission unit for transmitting an identification information request message for requesting identification information for identifying the device in response to detection of the device newly connected to the control device;
A receiving unit that receives an identification information notification message including the identification information from the device;
Wherein the display control unit, in response to reception of the identification information notification message, to automatically display the identification information, any one of the 4 claims 1, characterized in that for controlling the display of the setting screen The management system according to one item. Wherein the display control unit, said to include an image prompting the input of the identification information, management system claimed in any one of 5, characterized in that for controlling the display of the setting screen. Wherein the predetermined network management system according to any one of claims 1 6, characterized in that a network conforming to a communication protocol of ECHONET Lite system. A management method used in a management system having a device in which a dynamic address is dynamically assigned, and a control device that communicates with the device via a predetermined network using the dynamic address assigned to the device. ,
Comprising performing display control of a setting screen to be displayed in response to detection of the device newly connected to the control device,
The setting screen is a screen for registering identification information for identifying the device in the control device, and includes an image for confirming the identification information,
The identification information, Ri unchanging information der defined separately from the dynamic address,
The management method includes a step of performing display control of the setting screen so as to include information on whether or not to use the predetermined network . A control device that communicates with the device via a predetermined network using a dynamic address dynamically assigned to the device,
A display control unit that performs display control of a setting screen to be displayed in response to detection of the device newly connected to the control device;
The setting screen is a screen for registering identification information for identifying the device in the control device, and includes an image for confirming the identification information,
The identification information, Ri unchanging information der defined separately from the dynamic address,
The control apparatus, wherein the display control unit performs display control of the setting screen so as to include information regarding whether or not to use the predetermined network .

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