Firmware batch upgrading device of photovoltaic data collector

Abstract

The utility model provides a firmware batch upgrading device of photovoltaic data acquisition units, which comprises an upper computer and a switching module, the upper computer and the switching module are sequentially connected, the switching module is connected with a plurality of photovoltaic data acquisition units, and the photovoltaic data acquisition units are connected with the upper computer and the switching module. Therefore, the communication connection between the upper computer and the plurality of photovoltaic data collectors is realized. According to the utility model, high-efficiency and batch firmware upgrading can be carried out on the photovoltaic data collector, and no operation trace is left.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the photovoltaic field, in particular to the photovoltaic data collector firmware upgrade field. Background Art

[0002] Photovoltaic power station monitoring data collection is an important part of photovoltaic power station operation management. Through data collection, the operation status of photovoltaic power stations can be monitored in real time to ensure the safe and stable operation of the power station. As a new type of data collection tool, photovoltaic data collector can transmit the working status and power generation of inverters, and conduct long-term and effective monitoring of photovoltaic power generation systems.

[0003] In the production process, it is often the case that the test is completed and the product is about to be shipped. For various reasons, the firmware needs to be updated. There needs to be a method to support the rapid and batch upgrade of the collector's firmware, and no operation data can be generated. At this time, remote upgrade can no longer meet the needs.

[0004] In view of this, the present utility model is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model provides an aging test device for a photovoltaic data collector, which can complete the firmware upgrade of photovoltaic data collectors in batches, quickly and efficiently.

[0006] The utility model provides a firmware batch upgrade device for photovoltaic data collectors, comprising:

[0007] A host computer and a switching module;

[0008] A host computer, comprising a USB interface, wherein the host computer is communicatively connected to the adapter module via the USB interface, and is used to transmit firmware information to be upgraded to the adapter module;

[0009] A transfer module, comprising a USB expansion dock and at least two data transfer units; the transfer module is used to connect the host computer and the photovoltaic data collector;

[0010] The USB docking station comprises a USB plug and at least two output ports; the USB plug of the USB docking station is plugged into the USB interface of the host computer; the output port is a USB interface, and each of the output ports is communicatively connected to one of the photovoltaic data collectors through one of the data transfer units;

[0011] Each of the data transfer units is configured with a USB plug at one end and a TTL plug at the other end;

[0012] The USB plug of the data transfer unit is plugged into the output port of the USB expansion dock; the data transfer unit is communicatively connected with the photovoltaic data collector via the TTL plug.

[0013] Optionally, the host computer is a computer.

[0014] Optionally, the host computer is a tablet.

[0015] Optionally, the host computer is a mobile phone.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages:

[0017] The utility model can perform efficient, rapid and batch firmware upgrades on photovoltaic data collectors without leaving any operation traces. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 The invention discloses a firmware batch upgrade device for a photovoltaic data collector according to an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 1 FIG. 4 shows a firmware batch upgrade device for photovoltaic data collectors of this embodiment. Figure 1 As shown, the firmware batch upgrade device includes a host computer 100 and a switching module 200. In this embodiment, the batch upgrade of the photovoltaic data collector 300 firmware is achieved through a host computer 100 and a switching module 200, wherein the host computer 100 is communicated with the photovoltaic data collector 300 through the switching module 200.

[0022] Optionally, the host computer 100 is provided with a USB interface (not shown in the figure), and the host computer is communicatively connected with the adapter module 200 via the USB interface, so as to transmit the firmware information to be upgraded to the adapter module 200 .

[0023] like Figure 1As shown, the adapter module 200 includes a USB expansion dock 2001 and at least two data adapter units 2002; the adapter module 200 is used to connect the host computer 100 and the photovoltaic data collector 300;

[0024] The USB expansion dock 2001 includes a USB plug (not shown in the figure) and at least two output ports (not shown in the figure); the USB plug of the USB expansion dock is plugged into the USB interface of the host computer; the output port is a USB interface, and each output port is connected to a photovoltaic data collector 300 through a data transfer unit 2002, thereby realizing a one-to-one communication connection.

[0025] Each data transfer unit 2002 is configured with a USB plug at one end (not shown in the figure) and a TTL plug at the other end (not shown in the figure);

[0026] The USB plug of the data transfer unit 2002 is plugged into the output port of the USB expansion dock 2001 ; the data transfer unit 2002 is connected to the photovoltaic data collector 300 through a TTL plug.

[0027] Optionally, the host computer 100 may be a mobile terminal such as a computer, a tablet or a mobile phone.

[0028] The “equal”, “same” or “equal” disclosed in the present invention must take into account the parameter distribution of the project, and the error distribution is within ±30%; the definition of “parallel” of two line segments or two straight lines is that the angle between the two line segments or two straight lines is less than or equal to 45 degrees; the definition of “perpendicular” of two line segments or two straight lines is that the angle between the two line segments or two straight lines is within the range of [60, 120] degrees; the definition of “phase mismatch” also needs to take into account the parameter distribution of the project, and the error distribution of the degree of mismatch is within ±30%. In addition, in this article, relational terms such as first and second, etc. are only used to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply that there is any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms “include”, “comprising” or any other variants thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also includes other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. Without more constraints, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a ..." does not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or apparatus comprising the element.

[0029] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other.

[0030] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A firmware batch upgrade device for photovoltaic data collectors, characterized in that: include: A host computer and a switching module; The host computer comprises a USB interface, and the host computer is communicatively connected with the adapter module via the USB interface, and is used for transmitting firmware information to be upgraded to the adapter module; The transfer module includes a USB expansion dock and at least two data transfer units; The adapter module is used to connect the host computer and the photovoltaic data collector.

2. The firmware batch upgrade device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The USB expansion dock includes a USB plug and at least two output ports; the USB plug of the USB expansion dock is plugged into the USB interface of the host computer; the output port is a USB interface, and each of the output ports is communicatively connected to a photovoltaic data collector through a data transfer unit.

3. The firmware batch upgrade device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each of the data transfer units is configured with a USB plug at one end and a TTL plug at the other end.

4. The firmware batch upgrade device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The USB plug of the data transfer unit is plugged into the output port of the USB expansion dock.

5. The firmware batch upgrade device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The data transfer unit is communicatively connected with the photovoltaic data collector via the TTL plug.

6. The firmware batch upgrade device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The host computer is a computer, a tablet or a mobile phone.

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