Control device, equipment and system

Abstract

The utility model provides a control device, equipment and a system. The control device comprises a first control module and a second control module, wherein the first control module comprises a first controller; the first communication module is connected with the first controller and is also used for being connected with energy equipment; the second control module is in communication connection with the first control module and comprises a second controller connected with the first controller; the second communication module is connected with the second controller and is also used for being connected with energy equipment; the electric energy metering module is connected with the second controller and is used for metering the power consumption electric energy of the energy equipment; wherein the second communication module at least comprises a communication interface in the first communication module. Through the control device, electric energy metering of different energy devices is achieved, communication expansion is conducted on the first control module through the second communication module, the types and the number of the energy devices capable of being communicated by the control device are increased, unified scheduling and centralized management of the different energy devices are conveniently achieved, and the energy utilization rate is improved. And the convenience of energy equipment management is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of energy management technology, and more specifically, to a control device, equipment, and system. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with the improvement of people's living standards, the types and numbers of energy devices in households are increasing. When performing energy scheduling, control, and information query operations on different energy devices, users often need to manually operate individual devices or use different apps to control the corresponding energy devices. This is cumbersome and reduces the convenience of energy device management. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related technologies.

[0004] Therefore, the first aspect of this utility model is to provide a control device.

[0005] The second aspect of this utility model is to provide a control device.

[0006] The third aspect of this utility model is to propose a control system.

[0007] In view of the above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a control device is proposed, comprising: a first control module, including: a first controller; a first communication module connected to the first controller, the first communication module being used to connect to an energy device; a second control module communicatively connected to the first control module, the second control module including: a second controller connected to the first controller; a second communication module connected to the second controller, the second communication module being used to connect to the energy device; and an energy metering module connected to the second controller, the energy metering module being used to connect to the energy device to meter the energy consumption of the energy device; wherein the second communication module includes at least the communication interface of the first communication module.

[0008] The control device provided by this utility model includes a first control module and a second control module, which are connected and can communicate with each other.

[0009] The first control module includes a first controller and a first communication module, with the first communication module connected to the first controller.

[0010] Furthermore, the first controller is the main controller of the control device, and the first communication module is also used to connect with the energy equipment so that the energy equipment can communicate directly with the main controller through the connection with the first control module.

[0011] Furthermore, the second control module includes a second controller, a second communication module, and an energy metering module.

[0012] The second controller is connected to the first controller.

[0013] Furthermore, the second communication module is connected to the second controller, and the second communication module is also used to connect to the energy equipment so that the energy equipment can communicate indirectly with the main controller through the connection with the second control module.

[0014] Furthermore, the power metering module is connected to the second controller, and the power metering module is also used to connect to energy equipment to measure the power consumption of the energy equipment.

[0015] Furthermore, the second communication module includes at least the communication interface of the first communication module, so as to expand the types and number of communication interfaces in the first communication module through the second communication module, thereby expanding the communication methods between the control device as a whole and the energy equipment.

[0016] Thus, the control device provided by this utility model integrates a first communication module, a second communication module, and an energy metering module. Through the above-mentioned control device, energy metering of different energy devices can be realized. Furthermore, the second communication module extends the communication of the first control module, increasing the types and number of energy devices that the control device can communicate with. This facilitates unified scheduling and centralized management of different energy devices and improves the convenience of energy device management.

[0017] The control device according to the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0018] In some technical solutions, optionally, the power metering module includes: a metering chip connected to a second controller; and a power metering interface connected to the metering chip, which is also used to connect to a current transformer.

[0019] In this technical solution, the aforementioned power metering module may specifically include a metering chip and a power metering interface.

[0020] The metering chip is connected to the second controller, and the second controller is connected to the first control module.

[0021] Furthermore, the energy metering interface is connected to the metering chip, and the energy metering interface is also used to connect to the current transformer.

[0022] During the operation of the control device, the electrical energy consumed by the energy equipment is measured through the coordinated work of the first controller, the second controller, the metering chip, the energy metering interface, and the current transformer. This achieves the energy metering function of the control device.

[0023] In some technical solutions, the second communication module may optionally include: a power line carrier interface for power line carrier communication between the second control module and the energy equipment; a data interface for data interaction between the second control module and the energy equipment; a gateway interface for controlling the start-up or shutdown of the energy equipment; and a signal transmission interface for signal transmission between the second control module and the energy equipment.

[0024] In this technical solution, the second communication module includes a power line carrier interface, a data interface, a gateway interface, and a signal transmission interface.

[0025] The power line carrier interface is connected to the second controller and is also used to connect to energy equipment so that the second control module can communicate with the energy equipment via power line carrier.

[0026] Furthermore, the data interface is connected to the second controller, and the data interface is also used to connect to energy equipment so that the second control module can interact with the energy equipment.

[0027] Furthermore, the gateway interface is used to connect to energy devices to control their on / off states.

[0028] Specifically, the gateway interface is used to connect to various energy devices in the home to control their on / off operation. This allows users to centrally control the switching on and off of various energy devices in the home via a control device, improving the convenience of energy device management.

[0029] In some technical solutions, the data interface may optionally include: a data input interface for connecting to the energy equipment to receive the operating data of the energy equipment; and a data output interface for connecting to the energy equipment to transmit data to the energy equipment.

[0030] In this technical solution, the aforementioned data interface may specifically include a data input interface.

[0031] The data input interface is used to connect to energy equipment to receive or collect operating data from the energy equipment.

[0032] Furthermore, the aforementioned data interface may also include a data output interface.

[0033] The data output interface is used to connect to energy equipment to transmit data to the energy equipment.

[0034] In this way, the control device can serve as the control center for various energy devices in the home, thereby enabling the collection, monitoring, and management of the working data, parameters, and status of each energy device.

[0035] In some technical solutions, optionally, the signal transmission interface includes: a first signal transmission standard interface for connecting to the energy device so that the second control module transmits signals to the energy device according to the first transmission mode; a second signal transmission standard interface for connecting to the energy device so that the second control module transmits signals to the energy device according to the second transmission mode; and a universal serial bus interface for connecting to the energy device.

[0036] In this technical solution, the aforementioned signal transmission interface may specifically include a first signal transmission standard interface, a second signal transmission standard interface, and a universal serial bus interface.

[0037] The first signal transmission standard interface is used to connect with energy equipment so that the control device can transmit signals to the energy equipment in accordance with the first transmission mode.

[0038] Furthermore, the second signal transmission standard interface is used to connect to the energy equipment so that the control device can transmit signals to the energy equipment in accordance with the second transmission mode.

[0039] Furthermore, the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface is used to connect to energy equipment so that the control device can transmit signals to the energy equipment in a USB mode.

[0040] In some technical solutions, the second communication module may optionally include a Bluetooth module for connecting to a terminal device so that the terminal device can configure the operating parameters of the energy equipment.

[0041] In this technical solution, the second communication module can be used to connect to a terminal device.

[0042] Specifically, the second communication module may include a Bluetooth module, which is used to connect with a terminal device so that the terminal device can configure the operating parameters of the energy equipment.

[0043] In this way, the terminal device can directly connect and communicate with the control device via Bluetooth, allowing users to configure the operating parameters of energy devices through the terminal device and the application installed on it. This enables parameter configuration of various energy devices in the home through a single application, improving the convenience of energy device management.

[0044] In some technical solutions, the second communication module may optionally include at least one or a combination of the following: a local area network (LAN) interface for connecting to the energy equipment, and the LAN interface is also used to connect to a server to upload the working data of the energy equipment to the server; a wide area network (WAN) interface for connecting to the server; a mobile communication module for connecting to the server; and a wireless communication module for connecting to the server.

[0045] In this technical solution, the second communication module can also be used to connect to a server.

[0046] Specifically, the second communication module may further include at least one or a combination of a local area network interface, a wide area network interface, a mobile communication module, and a wireless communication module.

[0047] The local area network (LAN) interface is used to connect to energy equipment, and it is also used to connect to a server to upload the working data of the energy equipment to the server.

[0048] Furthermore, the wide area network interface is used to connect to the server to upload the operating data of the energy equipment to the server.

[0049] Furthermore, the mobile communication module is used to connect to the server to upload the operating data of the energy equipment connected to the control device to the server.

[0050] Furthermore, the wireless communication module is used to connect to the server to upload the operating data of the energy equipment connected to the control device to the server.

[0051] Thus, based on LAN interfaces, WAN interfaces, mobile communication modules, and wireless communication modules, the control device can serve as the entry point for various energy devices in the home to access the cloud. Specifically, the control device establishes a connection with the server through the LAN interface, WAN interface, mobile communication module, and wireless communication module, enabling the control device to upload the operating data of the connected energy devices to the server. This allows the server's clients to query the operating data of each energy device and check its operational status. In this way, a single application can achieve unified scheduling and centralized management of various energy devices in the home, as well as query the operating parameters and status of each device, improving the convenience of energy device management.

[0052] In some technical solutions, the local area network interface may optionally be used to connect to a smart gateway, which is used to control the switching on and off of energy equipment.

[0053] In this technical solution, the aforementioned local area network interface is also used to connect to a smart gateway.

[0054] The smart gateway can connect to the switches of various energy devices in the home, thereby controlling their on / off states. This allows users to centrally control the switching of all energy devices, improving the convenience of energy management.

[0055] In some technical solutions, the second control module may optionally include a fast shutdown interface for connecting to a shutdown switch to enable the fast shutdown function of the energy equipment.

[0056] In this technical solution, the second control module may further include a fast shutdown interface.

[0057] The fast shutdown interface is used to connect to the shutdown switch to enable the fast shutdown function of the energy equipment, thereby ensuring the safe operation of the control device.

[0058] In some technical solutions, the second control module may optionally include an arc fault disconnection interface for connection with the inverter to achieve arc fault protection for energy equipment.

[0059] In this technical solution, the second control module also includes an arc fault disconnection interface.

[0060] The arc fault disconnection interface is used to connect to the inverter to achieve arc fault protection for energy equipment.

[0061] In some technical solutions, the second control module may optionally include a universal asynchronous transceiver for connecting to the energy equipment to switch the data transmission mode between the control device and the energy equipment.

[0062] In this technical solution, the second control module also includes a universal asynchronous transceiver.

[0063] Among them, the universal asynchronous transceiver is used to connect to energy equipment to switch the data transmission mode between the control device and the energy equipment.

[0064] In some technical solutions, the second control module may optionally include a secure digital memory card interface for installing a secure digital memory card.

[0065] In this technical solution, the second control module also includes a secure digital storage card interface.

[0066] The secure digital storage card interface is used to install secure digital storage cards.

[0067] In some technical solutions, the first control module and the second control module may be disposed on two separate carrier boards; or the first control module and the second control module may be disposed on the same carrier board.

[0068] In this technical solution, the first control module and the second control module are respectively mounted on two carrier boards, and the two carrier boards can be connected through a board-to-board connector to realize power supply and communication between the two carrier boards.

[0069] Furthermore, the first control module and the second control module can be mounted on the same carrier plate to reduce the size of the control device.

[0070] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a control device is provided, which includes: a control apparatus as described in any of the technical solutions of the first aspect.

[0071] The control device provided by this utility model includes the control device in any of the technical solutions of the first aspect. Therefore, the control device proposed in the second aspect of this utility model has all the beneficial effects of the control device in any of the technical solutions of the first aspect, which will not be repeated here.

[0072] According to a third aspect of this utility model, a control system is proposed, comprising: a control device as described in the second aspect of the technical solution; and at least one energy device connected to the control device.

[0073] The control system provided by this utility model includes the control device in the second aspect of the technical solution. Therefore, the control system proposed in the third aspect of this utility model possesses all the beneficial effects of the control device in the second aspect of the technical solution, which will not be repeated here.

[0074] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will become apparent in the description that follows, or may be learned by practice of this invention. Attached Figure Description

[0075] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0076] Figure 1 One of the structural block diagrams of the control device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0077] Figure 2 A second structural block diagram of the control device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0078] Figure 3 One of the structural schematic diagrams of the control device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0079] Figure 4 A second schematic diagram of the control device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0080] Figure 5 A power metering architecture diagram of the control device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0081] Figure 6 A structural block diagram of the control device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0082] Figure 7 A structural block diagram of the control system according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0083] Reference numerals:

[0084] 100 Control device, 102 First control module, 104 Board-to-board connector, 106 Second control module, 108 First controller, 110 Second controller, 112 Power line carrier interface, 114 Energy metering module, 116 Data interface, 118 First communication module, 120 Metering chip, 122 Energy metering interface, 124 Data input interface, 126 Data output interface, 128 Gateway interface, 130 Signal transmission interface, 132 First signal transmission standard interface, 134 Second signal transmission standard interface, 136 Universal Serial Bus interface Interfaces include: 138 Second Communication Module, 140 Bluetooth Module, 142 LAN Interface, 144 WAN Interface, 146 Mobile Communication Module, 148 Wireless Communication Module, 150 Fast Shutdown Interface, 152 Arc Fault Disconnection Interface, 154 Universal Asynchronous Transceiver, 156 Secure Digital Memory Card Interface, 158 Power Interface, 160 Carrier Board, 200 Control Equipment, 300 Control System, 302 Energy Equipment, 304 Current Transformer, 306 Smart Gateway, 308 Shutdown Switch, 310 Inverter, 312 Smart Socket, and 314 Magnetic Ring. Detailed Implementation

[0085] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments of this utility model and the features thereof can be combined with each other.

[0086] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0087] The following is combined Figures 1 to 7 The control device, equipment and system provided in this application will be described in detail through specific embodiments and application scenarios.

[0088] In one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, the control device 100 includes a first control module 102 and a second control module 106, which are connected and can communicate with each other.

[0089] The first control module 102 includes a first controller 108 and a first communication module 118, with the first communication module 118 connected to the first controller 108.

[0090] Furthermore, the first controller 108 is the main controller of the control device 100, and the first communication module 118 is also used to connect to the energy equipment so that the energy equipment can communicate directly with the main controller through the connection with the first control module 102.

[0091] In practical applications, the first communication module 118 may include at least one or a combination of the following: RS485 (a signal transmission standard) interface, RS232 (a serial communication interface standard) interface, and USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface, etc.

[0092] Furthermore, the second control module 106 includes a second controller 110, a second communication module 138, and an energy metering module 114.

[0093] The second controller 110 is connected to the first controller 108.

[0094] Furthermore, the second communication module 138 is connected to the second controller 110, and the second communication module 138 is also used to connect to the energy equipment so that the energy equipment can communicate indirectly with the main controller through the connection with the second control module 106.

[0095] Furthermore, the power metering module 114 is connected to the second controller 110, and the power metering module 114 is also used to connect to energy equipment to measure the power consumption of the energy equipment.

[0096] Furthermore, the second communication module 138 includes at least the communication interface in the first communication module 118, so as to expand the types and number of communication interfaces in the first communication module 118 through the second communication module 138, thereby expanding the communication method between the control device 100 as a whole and the energy equipment.

[0097] Thus, the control device 100 provided by this utility model integrates the first communication module 118, the second communication module 138, and the power metering module 114 into one unit. Through the control device 100, power metering of different energy devices can be realized. Furthermore, the second communication module 138 extends the communication of the first control module 102, increasing the types and number of energy devices that the control device 100 can communicate with. This facilitates unified scheduling and centralized management of different energy devices and improves the convenience of energy device management.

[0098] In practical applications, the first controller 108 and the second controller 110 mentioned above can specifically be MCUs (Micro Control Units), and no specific restrictions are made here.

[0099] Furthermore, the aforementioned energy equipment may specifically include photovoltaic panels, inverters, heat pumps, charging piles, optimizers, smart switches, current transformers, integrated energy storage units, smart sockets, smart gateways, and power supply devices, etc., without specific limitations.

[0100] Furthermore, the first control module 102 may also include modules such as DDR3 (a computer memory specification) and EMMC (Embedded Multi Media Card, an embedded memory standard specification), without specific limitations here.

[0101] Furthermore, the number of energy metering modules 114 can be one or more. Through the energy metering modules 114 on the control device 100, the control device 100 can meter the energy of different types and quantities of energy devices. Users can choose to increase or decrease the types and quantities of energy devices connected to the control device 100 according to actual needs, thereby realizing unified scheduling, flexible scheduling and centralized management of energy devices in the home.

[0102] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second control module 106 may further include a power interface 158, which is used to connect to a power supply to provide power voltage to each module in the control device 100.

[0103] In addition, the control device 100 provided by this utility model can specifically run a Linux system, but no specific limitations are made here.

[0104] In some embodiments of this utility model, optionally, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the aforementioned power metering module 114 may specifically include a metering chip 120 and a power metering interface 122.

[0105] The metering chip 120 is connected to the second controller 110, and the second controller 110 is connected to the first control module 102.

[0106] Furthermore, the power metering interface 122 is connected to the metering chip 120, and the power metering interface 122 is also used to connect to the current transformer 304.

[0107] During the operation of the control device 100, the electrical energy consumed by the energy equipment is measured through the coordinated operation of the first controller 108, the second controller 110, the metering chip 120, the power metering interface 122, and the current transformer 304. In this way, the power metering function of the control device 100 is realized.

[0108] In practical applications, such as Figure 5 As shown, the metering chip 120 can be connected to the second controller 110 via SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface).

[0109] In some embodiments of this utility model, optionally, the second communication module 138 includes a power line carrier interface 112, a data interface 116, a gateway interface 128, and a signal transmission interface 130.

[0110] The power line carrier interface 112 is connected to the second controller 110. The power line carrier interface 112 is also used to connect to energy equipment so that the second control module 106 can communicate with the energy equipment via power line carrier.

[0111] Power line carrier communication (PLC) is a special communication method that uses high-voltage power lines (typically 35kV and above), medium-voltage power lines (10kV), or low-voltage distribution lines (380V / 220V subscriber lines) as the information transmission medium for voice or data transmission. Specifically, PLC involves transmitting information via a power line after passing a high-frequency current, with the receiving end then separating the high-frequency signal from the current for processing.

[0112] In practical applications, the second control module 106 may also include a power line carrier chip. The power line carrier chip is connected to the magnetic ring 314 via the power line carrier interface 112, and then connected to the energy equipment. During the operation of the control device 100, each magnetic ring 314 can run up to 4 strings. Through the power line carrier chip and the magnetic ring 314, PLC (Power Line Carrier) communication between the control device 100 and the energy equipment is realized.

[0113] Furthermore, the data interface 116 is connected to the second controller 110, and the data interface 116 is also used to connect to the energy equipment so that the second control module 106 can interact with the energy equipment.

[0114] Furthermore, the gateway interface 128 is used to connect to energy devices to control the on / off state of the energy devices.

[0115] Specifically, the gateway interface 128 is used to connect to various energy devices in the home to control their start-up or shutdown. In this way, users can centrally control the switching of various energy devices in the home via the control device 100, improving the convenience of energy device management.

[0116] In practical applications, the aforementioned gateway interface 128 can specifically be a ZigBee (ZigBee protocol, a low-power local area network protocol based on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard, a low-speed, short-range wireless network protocol) gateway interface 128. This realizes the ZigBee function of the control device 100.

[0117] Furthermore, the number of power line carrier interface 112, data interface 116, gateway interface 128, and signal transmission interface 130 can be one or more. Through the various modules and interfaces on the control device 100, the control device 100 can connect and communicate with different types and quantities of energy devices, allowing users to choose to increase or decrease the types and quantities of energy devices connected to the control device 100 according to actual needs, thereby enabling unified scheduling, flexible scheduling, and centralized management of energy devices in the home.

[0118] In addition, the control device 100 may also be provided with a Sub-1GHz (highly integrated wireless radio frequency transceiver technology, a radio communication technology with an operating frequency band below 1GHz) interface to realize the Sub-1GHz function of the control device 100.

[0119] Furthermore, the control device 100 may also be equipped with a LoRa (Long Range) second communication module 138 to realize the LoRa communication function of the control device 100.

[0120] In some embodiments of this utility model, optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the data interface 116 may specifically include a data input interface 124, which is a DI (Digital Input) interface.

[0121] The data input interface 124 is used to connect to energy equipment to receive or collect the operating data of the energy equipment.

[0122] Furthermore, the aforementioned data interface 116 may also include a data output interface 126, which is specifically a DO (Digital Out) interface.

[0123] The data output interface 126 is used to connect to energy equipment to transmit data to the energy equipment.

[0124] Thus, the control device 100 can serve as the control center for various energy devices in the home, thereby enabling the collection, monitoring, and management of the working data, parameters, and status of each energy device in the home.

[0125] In some embodiments of this utility model, optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the signal transmission interface 130 may specifically include a first signal transmission standard interface 132, a second signal transmission standard interface 134, and a universal serial bus interface 136.

[0126] The first signal transmission standard interface 132 is used to connect to the energy equipment so that the control device 100 transmits signals to the energy equipment in accordance with the first transmission mode.

[0127] Furthermore, the second signal transmission standard interface 134 is used to connect to the energy equipment so that the control device 100 transmits signals to the energy equipment in accordance with the second transmission mode.

[0128] Furthermore, the Universal Serial Bus interface 136, also known as the USB interface, is used to connect to energy devices so that the control device 100 can transmit signals to the energy devices in a Universal Serial Bus mode.

[0129] Furthermore, there are multiple versions of the first signal transmission standard interface 132, the second signal transmission standard interface 134, and the universal serial bus interface 136. This allows users to select the type and number of energy devices connected to the control device 100 according to their actual needs, thereby enabling unified, flexible, and centralized scheduling and management of energy devices in the home.

[0130] In practical applications, the first signal transmission standard interface 132 can be an RS485 interface, and the second signal transmission standard interface 134 can be an RS232 interface; no specific restrictions are imposed here.

[0131] In some embodiments of this utility model, the second communication module 138 may optionally be used to connect to a terminal device.

[0132] Specifically, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second communication module 138 may specifically include a Bluetooth module 140, which is used to connect with a terminal device so that the terminal device can configure the operating parameters of the energy device.

[0133] In this way, the terminal device can directly connect and communicate with the control device 100 via the Bluetooth module 140, allowing users to configure the operating parameters of energy devices through the terminal device and the application installed on it. This enables parameter configuration of various energy devices in the home through a single application, improving the convenience of energy device management.

[0134] In practical applications, the Bluetooth module 140 can specifically be a BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) module, without any specific restrictions.

[0135] In some embodiments of this utility model, the second communication module 138 described above may optionally be used to connect to a server.

[0136] Specifically, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second communication module 138 may further include at least one or a combination of a local area network interface 142, a wide area network interface 144, a mobile communication module 146, and a wireless communication module 148.

[0137] The LAN (Local Area Network) interface 142 is used to connect to the energy equipment. The LAN interface 142 is also used to connect to the server to upload the working data of the energy equipment to the server.

[0138] Furthermore, the WAN (Wide Area Network) interface 144 is used to connect to the server to upload the operating data of the energy equipment to the server.

[0139] Furthermore, the mobile communication module 146 is used to connect to the server to upload the operating data of the energy equipment connected to the control device 100 to the server.

[0140] Furthermore, the wireless communication module 148 is used to connect to a server to upload the operating data of the energy equipment connected to the control device 100 to the server.

[0141] Thus, based on the LAN interface 142, WAN interface 144, mobile communication module 146, and wireless communication module 148, the control device 100 can serve as the entry point for various energy devices in the home to access the cloud. Specifically, the control device 100 establishes a connection with the server through the LAN interface 142, WAN interface 144, mobile communication module 146, and wireless communication module 148, enabling the control device 100 to upload the operating data of the connected energy devices to the server. This allows the server's clients, such as mobile apps and web-based EMS (Energy Management System) terminals, to query the operating data of each energy device and check its operating status. In this way, a single app can achieve unified scheduling and centralized management of various energy devices in the home, as well as query the operating parameters and status of each device, improving the convenience of energy device management.

[0142] In practical applications, the aforementioned mobile communication module 146 may be a 3G (3rd Generation Mobile Communication Technology) module, a 4G (4th Generation Mobile Communication Technology) module, or a 5G (5th Generation Mobile Communication Technology) module, without any specific restrictions.

[0143] Furthermore, the aforementioned wireless communication module 148 may specifically be a WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) module, without any specific limitations.

[0144] Furthermore, there are multiple local area network interfaces 142. This allows users to select the type and number of energy devices to be connected to the control device 100 according to their actual needs, thereby enabling unified, flexible, and centralized scheduling and management of energy devices in the home.

[0145] In some embodiments of this utility model, optionally, such as Figure 4 As shown, the aforementioned LAN interface 142 is also used to connect to the smart gateway 306.

[0146] The smart gateway 306 can connect to the switches of various energy devices in the home, thereby controlling the start-up or shutdown of these devices. This allows users to centrally control the switches of various energy devices in the home via the control device 100, improving the convenience of energy device management.

[0147] In practical applications, the aforementioned smart gateway 306 can specifically be a ZigBee gateway.

[0148] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, the aforementioned LAN interface 142 can also be used to connect to the smart socket 312, without any specific limitations.

[0149] In some embodiments of this utility model, optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second control module 106 also includes a fast shutdown interface 150, namely the RSD (Rapid Shut Down) interface.

[0150] The quick-shutdown interface 150 is used to connect to the shut-off switch 308 to realize the quick-shutdown function of the energy equipment, thereby ensuring the safe operation of the control device 100.

[0151] In practical applications, the aforementioned shut-off switch 308 can specifically be a dry contact, without specific limitations. The dry contact is a passive switch with both closed and open states.

[0152] In some embodiments of this utility model, optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second control module 106 also includes an arc fault interruption interface 152, namely the AFCI (Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter) interface.

[0153] Among them, AFCI technology is a circuit protection technology that identifies the characteristic signals of arc faults in the circuit and disconnects the power supply circuit before the arc fault develops into a fire or a short circuit occurs.

[0154] Furthermore, the arc fault disconnection interface 152 is used to connect to the inverter 310 to achieve arc fault protection for the energy equipment.

[0155] In practical applications, the number of arc fault disconnection interfaces 152 can be multiple, and no specific limit is imposed here.

[0156] In some embodiments of this utility model, optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second control module 106 also includes a universal asynchronous transceiver 154.

[0157] Among them, the Universal Asynchronous Receiver / Transnitter 154 is also known as UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver / Transnitter).

[0158] Furthermore, the universal asynchronous transceiver 154 is used to connect to energy equipment to convert the data transmission mode between the control device 100 and the energy equipment. Specifically, the universal asynchronous transceiver 154 is used to convert data transmission between serial communication and parallel communication.

[0159] In some embodiments of this utility model, optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second control module 106 also includes a secure digital memory card interface 156.

[0160] The Secure Digital Memory Card Interface 156 is used to install SD (Secure Digital) memory cards.

[0161] In practical applications, the aforementioned secure digital memory card can be used as an external storage device to expand the storage capacity of the control device 100. The aforementioned secure digital memory card can also be used as a data storage card for energy equipment to realize data transmission between the energy equipment and the control device 100. No specific limitations are made here.

[0162] In some embodiments of this utility model, optionally, such as Figure 3 As shown, the first control module 102 and the second control module 106 are respectively disposed on two carrier plates 160.

[0163] Specifically, the control device 100 may include two PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assembly), with a first control module 102 and a second control module 106 respectively provided on the two PCBAs.

[0164] Based on this, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first control module 102 and the second control module 106 can be connected via a board-to-board connector 104, i.e., a BtoB (Board to Board) connector, for communication and power supply.

[0165] Furthermore, in practical applications, the first control module 102 and the second control module 106 can also be mounted on the same carrier plate 160 to reduce the size of the control device 100.

[0166] In summary, the control device 100 provided by this utility model is essentially a smart energy dispatch gateway. It integrates various communication interfaces and control interfaces, and can realize electricity metering, rapid shutdown functions, and also allows for customized energy dispatch preferences. After each energy device in the home is connected to the control device 100, the control device 100 can act as the control center for each energy device, realizing electricity metering, collection and monitoring of working data of each energy device, and controlling the switching on and off of each energy device.

[0167] The control device 100 provided by this utility model can serve as a gateway and local energy dispatching hub for a residential energy storage system. It is the entry point for energy devices in the residential energy storage system to connect to the cloud and perform electricity metering. Energy devices in the home, such as energy optimizers, integrated energy storage units, charging piles, heat pumps, smart switches, and current transformers, can all connect to and communicate with the control device 100. Thus, unified and flexible dispatching and centralized management of various energy devices in the home can be achieved through a single application. This includes the collection, monitoring, and management of the working data, parameters, and status of each energy device, real-time querying of their operating parameters and status, and metering and rapid shutdown of electricity for each device. This reduces the number of steps required for user management of energy devices and improves the convenience of energy device management.

[0168] In one embodiment of this utility model, a control device is also provided. For example... Figure 6 As shown, Figure 6 A structural block diagram of a control device 200 provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The control device 200 includes the control apparatus 100 from any of the above embodiments. Therefore, the control device 200 possesses all the technical effects of the control apparatus 100 from any of the above embodiments, and will not be described in detail here.

[0169] In one embodiment of this utility model, a control system is also proposed. For example... Figure 7 As shown, Figure 7 A structural block diagram of a control system 300 provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The control system 300 includes the control device 200 and at least one energy device 302 as described in the above embodiments. Therefore, the control system 300 possesses all the technical effects of the control device 200 in the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0170] At least one energy device 302 is connected to the control device 200.

[0171] In practical applications, the aforementioned energy equipment 302 includes, but is not limited to: photovoltaic panels, inverters, heat pumps, charging piles, optimizers, smart switches, current transformers, integrated energy storage units, smart sockets, smart gateways, and power supplies, etc., without specific limitations.

[0172] In the description of this specification, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited. The terms "connection," "installation," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0173] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0174] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0175] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A control device, characterized in that, include: The first control module includes: First controller; A first communication module is connected to the first controller, and the first communication module is used to connect to energy equipment; A second control module is communicatively connected to the first control module, and the second control module includes: A second controller is connected to the first controller; A second communication module is connected to the second controller, and the second communication module is used to connect to the energy equipment; An energy metering module is connected to the second controller. The energy metering module is used to connect to the energy equipment to measure the energy consumption of the energy equipment. The second communication module includes at least the communication interface of the first communication module.

2. The control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power metering module includes: The metering chip is connected to the second controller; The power metering interface is connected to the metering chip and is also used to connect to the current transformer.

3. The control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second communication module includes: A power line carrier interface is used for power line carrier communication between the second control module and the energy equipment. A data interface is provided for the second control module to interact with the energy equipment. The gateway interface is used to control the energy equipment to start or stop. A signal transmission interface is provided for the second control module to transmit signals to the energy equipment.

4. The control device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The data interface includes: A data input interface is provided for connecting to the energy device to receive the operating data of the energy device. A data output interface is provided for connecting to the energy device to transmit data to the energy device.

5. The control device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The signal transmission interface includes: A first signal transmission standard interface is provided for connection to the energy device, so that the second control module can transmit signals to the energy device in accordance with the first transmission mode. A second signal transmission standard interface is provided for connection with the energy device, so that the second control module can transmit signals to the energy device in accordance with the second transmission mode. A universal serial bus interface is used to connect to the energy equipment.

6. The control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second communication module includes: A Bluetooth module is used to connect to a terminal device so that the terminal device can configure the operating parameters of the energy device.

7. The control device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second communication module further includes at least one or a combination of the following: A local area network (LAN) interface is used to connect to the energy equipment, and the LAN interface is also used to connect to a server to upload the working data of the energy equipment to the server; A wide area network interface is provided for connecting to the server. A mobile communication module for connecting to the server; A wireless communication module for connecting to the server.

8. The control device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The local area network interface is also used to connect to a smart gateway, which is used to control the switching on and off of the energy equipment.

9. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The second control module also includes: A quick-shutdown interface is used to connect to a shut-off switch to enable the quick-shutdown function of the energy device.

10. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The second control module also includes: An arc fault disconnection interface is used to connect to an inverter to provide arc fault protection for the energy equipment.

11. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The second control module also includes: A universal asynchronous transceiver is used to connect to the energy equipment to switch the data transmission mode between the control device and the energy equipment.

12. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The second control module also includes: Secure digital memory card interface, used for installing secure digital memory cards.

13. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The first control module and the second control module are respectively disposed on two carrier boards; or, the first control module and the second control module are disposed on the same carrier board.

14. A control device, characterized in that, include: The control device as described in any one of claims 1 to 13.

15. A control system, characterized in that, include: The control device as described in claim 14; At least one energy device is connected to the control device.

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