CN1862281A - Battery management system and apparatus with runtime analysis reporting - Google Patents
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本发明涉及大型固定电池的管理。本发明是一种对用作后备电源、并部署在广泛分散位置处的固定电池进行管理的综合系统和装置。优化管理系统(OMSTM)的解决方案包括电池标签(有时这里称作“大标签(Mega-Tag)”，它们优选为串行的条形码识别标记)、电池测试和数据获取装置，以及基于web的OMSTM软件。这些组成部分共同工作，以提供用于管理大量易坏、昂贵并且地理分散的资源的平台。The present invention relates to the management of large stationary batteries. The present invention is an integrated system and apparatus for managing stationary batteries used as backup power and deployed at widely dispersed locations. Optimization Management System (OMS™ ) solutions include battery tags (sometimes referred to herein as "Mega-Tags," which are preferably serial barcode identification tags), battery testing and data acquisition devices, and web-based OMS™ software. These components work together to provide a platform for managing large numbers of fragile, expensive, and geographically dispersed resources.
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本发明解决与电池相关的许多特有问题。电池是易坏的。也就是说，电池具有有限的保存寿命和有限的使用寿命。得益于OMSTM解决方案的固定工业电池类型通常是密封的铅酸电池。通常必须从制造日期起6～10个月内安装这些机电装置，否则它们需要重新充电。另外，大多数这些电池设计使用寿命为10年，但在现场一般仅持续使用2～6年。这种设计寿命和实际寿命之间的偏差对于这些电池的用户来说是主要问题。The present invention addresses many of the unique problems associated with batteries. Batteries are fragile. That is, batteries have a limited shelf life and a limited useful life. The types of stationary industrial batteries that benefit from OMSTM solutions are usually sealed lead-acid batteries. Typically these electromechanical devices must be installed within 6-10 months from the date of manufacture or they need to be recharged. Additionally, most of these batteries are designed to last 10 years, but typically last only 2 to 6 years in the field. This discrepancy between design life and actual life is a major problem for users of these batteries.
固定电池还大而笨重，而且昂贵。通常大量使用这种电池以提供需要的后备电源。因此，了解这些装置提供了额外的资源管理挑战。Stationary batteries are also large, bulky, and expensive. Such batteries are usually used in large quantities to provide the required backup power. Therefore, understanding these devices provides additional resource management challenges.
电池包含对环境有害的危险物质。严格的规章制度用于管理电池的废弃处理。这些规章制度还包含提供文件的要求。用户必须能够提供遵守规章制度的足够证据，否则将面临严厉的惩罚。提供文件的过程高度费力和昂贵，并且大部分遵守是事后补充的。Batteries contain hazardous substances that are harmful to the environment. Strict regulations govern the disposal of batteries. These rules and regulations also contain documentation requirements. Users must be able to provide sufficient evidence of compliance with the rules and regulations, or face severe penalties. The process of providing documentation is highly laborious and expensive, and most compliance is an afterthought.
通常将二或四个12伏特的单元连成串、三个12伏特的单元连成串而部署电池，或者将六个或十二个2伏特的单元连成串而部署电池，以向24伏特、36伏特或者48伏特的设备供电。其它串行配置也是可行的。电池的这种电组合增加了管理这些存储设备的困难。总之，管理固定电池是困难的，并且通常不是使用这些电池的多数行业的核心能力。Usually two or four 12 volt units are connected in series, three 12 volt units are connected in series to deploy the battery, or six or twelve 2 volt units are connected in series to deploy the battery to supply 24 volts , 36 volts or 48 volts to power the device. Other serial configurations are also possible. This electrical combination of batteries adds to the difficulty of managing these storage devices. In conclusion, managing stationary batteries is difficult and is generally not a core competency in most industries that use these batteries.
为了搞清固定电池装置的使用状态，有必要定期测试电池。根据测试，电池的大概故障会很明显。然而，在许多情况下，即便电池处于良好的状况下，由于负载需求的变化有可能后备电能不足。许多产业常常发生这种情形。例如，在无线通信应用方面，电池后备装置最初可以提供四个小时的运行时间；但随着时间的推移，因为发射位置增加了附加的通信装置，电池不得不为更多的负载提供电能，因此所提供的运行时间减少了。(注意“运行时间”指为了维持重要设备的运行，后备系统所能提供足够电能的时间长短。)In order to find out the state of use of fixed battery installations, it is necessary to test the batteries periodically. According to the test, the probable failure of the battery will be obvious. However, in many cases, even when the battery is in good condition, there may be insufficient backup power due to changes in load demand. This happens frequently in many industries. For example, in a wireless communication application, a battery backup unit can initially provide four hours of runtime; The runtime provided has been reduced. (Note that "running time" refers to the length of time that the backup system can provide sufficient power to maintain the operation of important equipment.)
因此重要的是将可用的后备电源与现有的负载需求进行对比，以便预测后备电源的运行时间。运行时间分析器将自动操作这一重要功能。It is therefore important to compare the available backup power to the existing load demand in order to predict when the backup power will be running. The Runtime Analyzer will automate this important function.
发明内容Contents of the invention
OMSTM(优化管理系统)追踪电池的整个寿命。它使大量部署固定电池的公司能够管理由于易坏、地理分散而难以管理的资源。OMSTM (Optimization Management System) tracks the entire life of the battery. It enables companies with large deployments of stationary batteries to manage resources that are difficult to manage due to their fragile, geographically dispersed nature.
OMSTM包括如下共同工作以提供这种独特服务的项目：第一，大标签(优选为串行的条形码识别标记)被固定到每个单个电池上。包含条形码阅读器和连接到PC的串口的电池测试装置(优选为BatteryCorp BC-T2000或BCCelltron Ultra或者类似测试装置)扫描大标签，然后对任意给定电池执行测试。电池通常被部署为成“串”的电互连的单元，以增加电压和输出功率。每个电池测试数据点连同与单个电池单元相关联的唯一标识符值被存储起来。用户使用提供的非调制解调器电缆将BatteryCorp BC-T2000或BCCelltron Ultra(或者类似的测试装置)连接到PC的串口。链接软件(优选为T2000链接或BC Celltron Receive Utility软件)使数据从测试和数据获取装置传送到PC内部存储器变得便利。然后，用户登录到专有网址，点击上载数据图标；OMSTM上载指定的数据文件到专有的web服务器。该web服务器处理该数据文件，存储有关数据到OMSTM数据库的适当表格中。OMS™ includes items that work together to provide this unique service as follows: First, a large label (preferably a serial barcode identification mark) is affixed to each individual battery. A battery test device (preferably a BatteryCorp BC-T2000 or BCCelltron Ultra or similar test device) consisting of a barcode reader and a serial port connected to a PC scans the large label and then performs the test on any given battery. Batteries are typically deployed as "strings" of electrically interconnected cells to increase voltage and output power. Each battery test data point is stored along with a unique identifier value associated with an individual battery cell. The user connects the BatteryCorp BC-T2000 or BCCelltron Ultra (or similar test set) to the PC's serial port using the non-modem cable provided. Link software (preferably T2000 Link or BC Celltron Receive Utility software) facilitates the transfer of data from the test and data acquisition device to the PC internal memory. Then, the user logs in to the dedicated website, clicks the upload data icon; the OMSTM uploads the specified data file to the dedicated web server. The web server processes the data file, storing the relevant data into the appropriate tables of the OMSTM database.
本发明提供综合报告和分析选项。这包括运行报告和财务报告，以及详细的再利用文件。OMSTM自动通知特征通过电子邮件向客户技术人员发送需要测试的提示。这些电子邮件以用户定义的商业规则为基础(通过营业单位可以指定测试周期和升级程序的间隔)。The present invention provides comprehensive reporting and analysis options. This includes operational and financial reports, as well as detailed reuse documentation. The OMSTM automatic notification feature emails customer technicians alerts that tests are required. These e-mails are based on user-defined business rules (testing cycles and escalation program intervals can be specified by business unit).
OMSTM解决方案使固定电池的用户能够管理电池部署的各个方面。它是可以使唯一识别、测试、评估和报告任意给定电池可用状态的过程自动化的唯一可用工具。它提供关于安装、部署、测试、再利用和损坏的信息。它提供总信息和详细格式的信息，以用于内部和外部使用。The OMSTM solution enables users of stationary batteries to manage all aspects of battery deployment. It is the only tool available that automates the process of uniquely identifying, testing, evaluating, and reporting the usable state of any given battery. It provides information on installation, deployment, testing, reuse, and corruption. It provides information in aggregate and detailed formats for internal and external use.
该解决方案具有许多优点。它使用户能够高效率、节约成本地管理大型、广泛分散部署的固定电池。它增加了后备电源设备的可靠性，因为操作者现在已有关于电池性能状态的信息。该系统还有利于潜在有毒装置的安全再利用，同时降低与政府规定不相符的风险。This solution has many advantages. It enables users to efficiently and cost-effectively manage large, widely dispersed stationary batteries. It increases the reliability of the backup power plant because the operator now has information about the state of battery performance. The system also facilitates the safe reuse of potentially toxic devices while reducing the risk of non-compliance with government regulations.
作为替换方法发明的OMSTM的具体应用是OMSTM将客户商业规则应用于上载测试数据，并通过序列号自动指示技术人员哪个电池或哪些电池需要被替换。技术人员不再需要做任何决定，因此排除了处理中的主观性。OMSTM不仅编写报告详细说明需要被替换电池的具体情况，还将自动电子邮件消息和相关的安装指令发送给相应的技术人员。A specific application of OMSTM invented as an alternative method is that OMSTM applies customer business rules to upload test data and automatically indicates to technicians by serial number which battery or batteries need to be replaced. The technician no longer has to make any decisions, thus eliminating subjectivity in the process. OMSTM not only compiles a report detailing exactly what batteries need to be replaced, but also sends an automated email message and related installation instructions to the appropriate technician.
为了运行前述基础装置所设计的可选模块是电池运行分析器和报告机制。为了搞清固定电池装置的使用状态，有必要定期测试电池。根据测试，电池的大概故障会很明显。然而，在许多情况下，即便电池处于良好的状况下，由于负载需求的变化有可能后备电能不足。许多产业常常发生这种情形。例如，在无线通信应用方面，电池后备装置最初可以提供四个小时的运行时间；但随着时间的推移，因为发射位置增加了附加的通信装置，电池不得不为更多的负载提供电能，因此所提供的运行时间减少了。“运行时间”指为了维持重要设备的运行，电池系统能提供足够电能的时间长短。因此重要的是将可用的后备电源与现有的负载需求进行比较，以便预测出后备电源的运行时间。运行时间分析器将自动操作这一重要功能，不仅有详细标准还有总标准。因而公司应考虑各个位置后备电源的可用性以及商业单位的各种概要格式。这便于公司、工业以及或者政府标准的恰当执行。An optional module designed to operate the aforementioned base unit is a battery operation analyzer and reporting mechanism. In order to find out the state of use of fixed battery installations, it is necessary to test the batteries periodically. According to the test, the probable failure of the battery will be obvious. However, in many cases, even when the battery is in good condition, there may be insufficient backup power due to changes in load demand. This happens frequently in many industries. For example, in a wireless communication application, a battery backup unit can initially provide four hours of runtime; The runtime provided has been reduced. "Run time" refers to the amount of time a battery system can provide sufficient power to keep vital equipment running. It is therefore important to compare the available backup power with the existing load demand in order to predict how long the backup power will be running. The Runtime Analyzer will automate this important function, not only for detailed criteria but also for general criteria. Companies should therefore consider the availability of backup power at each location and the various profile formats of the business unit. This facilitates proper enforcement of corporate, industry, and/or government standards.
本发明另一目的是提供一种电池管理系统，该系统可以容易地应用到现有的电池，而不必改变电池，并且容易地适应由不同的制造商提供的各种电池。Another object of the present invention is to provide a battery management system which can be easily applied to existing batteries without changing the batteries and which can be easily adapted to various batteries provided by different manufacturers.
根据如下公开内容和附带的权利要求，其它目的和优点将变得更明显。Other objects and advantages will become apparent from the following disclosure and appended claims.
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参照结合附图对本发明实施例的以下说明，本发明的上述和其它特征与目的、以及实现它的方式将变得明显，并且可以最好地理解本发明，其中：The above and other features and objects of the present invention, as well as the manner of realizing it, will become apparent and the present invention can be best understood with reference to the following description of embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
图1表示本发明使用的标签；Fig. 1 represents the label that the present invention uses;
图2是具有与电池相关联的标签的电池单元的透视图；Figure 2 is a perspective view of a battery cell with a label associated with the battery;
图3是本发明使用的电池测试和数据获取装置的视图；Figure 3 is a view of the battery testing and data acquisition device used in the present invention;
图4是表示本发明的处理的流程图；Figure 4 is a flow chart representing the processing of the present invention;
图5是示例的公司运行时间概要报告；Figure 5 is an example Company Uptime Summary Report;
图6是用于商业单位的示例的运行时间分析概要；Figure 6 is an example runtime analysis summary for a business unit;
图7是示例的电池运行时间分析详细报告。Figure 7 is an example battery run time analysis detail report.
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本发明提供和协调电池测试、维护、安装、实现以及电池的废弃处理，并且能够在广泛地理区域内执行这些功能。本发明通过BatteryCorp或类似的欧姆测定器和基于web的OMSTM平台无缝地结合这些业务。这种新的解决方案有助于公司改进他们的后备电源系统，同时降低成本。The present invention provides and coordinates battery testing, maintenance, installation, fulfillment, and battery disposal, and is able to perform these functions over a wide geographic area. The present invention seamlessly integrates these services through a BatteryCorp or similar ohmmeter and web-based OMS™ platform. This new solution helps companies improve their backup power systems while reducing costs.
图1表示与单个电池相关联的优选大标签。该标签与特定电池单元相关联，以使嵌入该标签中的唯一标识号码始终与该特定电池相关联。优选地，为保证这种连续的关联，如图2所示，使用粘合剂将大标签固定到电池5的外壳体上。Figure 1 shows a preferred large label associated with a single battery. The label is associated with a particular battery cell such that the unique identification number embedded in the label is always associated with that particular battery. Preferably, to ensure this continuous association, a large label is secured to the outer casing of the
大标签优选为包含相关电池的唯一标识符的条形码标记。图1中示出的标签优选具有如下信息：(1)服务提供商名称和电话号码；(2)唯一标识号码的条形码；(3)电池型号；(4)人工可读形式的唯一标识号码。由于优选包含人工可读信息以及条形码标识号码，因此大标签优选固定在人工操作员不用移位电池就可以看到并扫描的地方。The large label is preferably a barcode marking containing the unique identifier of the associated battery. The label shown in Figure 1 preferably has the following information: (1) service provider name and phone number; (2) barcode for unique identification number; (3) battery model; (4) unique identification number in human readable form. Since it preferably contains human readable information as well as a barcode identification number, the large label is preferably secured where it can be seen and scanned by a human operator without displacing the battery.
图3表示本系统使用的测试和数据获取装置。所示装置为BatteryCorpBC-T2000装置。但是，可以使用不同的测试器，这种测试器应该能够从条形码阅读器输入数据，并具有输出数据文件的功能。条形码扫描器或阅读器优选与电池测试装置直接通信，以方便使用和可靠的交互。这种方式优选通过使用用于条形码阅读器并用于连接到计算机的端口6来实现。图3还示出了用于两个测试探头的端口7、A/C电流输入端口8和on/off开关9。由于本发明是能够与多种格式的数据文件交互的灵活平台，因此数据文件可以是多种格式。Figure 3 shows the testing and data acquisition equipment used in this system. The device shown is a BatteryCorp BC-T2000 device. However, a different tester can be used, which should be able to input data from the barcode reader and have the ability to output data files. The barcode scanner or reader preferably communicates directly with the battery testing device for ease of use and reliable interaction. This is preferably done by using the
特别地，电池测试器应该能够在内存中存储测试结果，将每次测试与有关的唯一扫描标识符相关联。该测试器还应该能够以工业标准文件格式，比如ASCII文本或Excel XLS格式输出测试结果。该测试器应该能够执行阻抗或电导测试(IEEE认可的技术)。许多使用固定电池的公司执行阻抗或电导测试。这些测试类型被称为欧姆测定。许多使用固定电池的公司执行欧姆测定。In particular, the battery tester should be able to store test results in memory, associating each test with an associated unique scan identifier. The tester should also be able to output test results in industry standard file formats such as ASCII text or Excel XLS. The tester should be able to perform impedance or conductance testing (IEEE recognized technique). Many companies that use stationary batteries perform impedance or conductance testing. These types of tests are known as ohmic measurements. Many companies that use stationary batteries perform ohm measurements.
在可替代的实施例中，该测试器可以协同红外温度计操作，该红外温度计或者集成在电池测试器上，或者与该测试器通信。该温度计将读取各个电池的温度和与该特定电池单元唯一标识符有关的温度。这种温度计将提供关于受测试电池单元的附加信息，该附加信息可以被读取、上载和存储。这种温度计将使得不再需要用分开的温度计来记录电池单元周围的环境温度，其中环境温度与电池测试数据一起被存储，并提供单个单元温度的更为准确的读数。In an alternative embodiment, the tester may operate in conjunction with an infrared thermometer that is either integrated on the battery tester or in communication with the tester. The thermometer will read the temperature of each battery and the temperature associated with that particular battery cell unique identifier. Such a thermometer will provide additional information about the battery cell under test which can be read, uploaded and stored. Such a thermometer would eliminate the need for a separate thermometer to record the ambient temperature around the battery cell, where the ambient temperature is stored with the battery test data, and provide a more accurate reading of the individual cell temperature.
测试装置文件优选具有如下标题信息。首先，该文件包含位置码。这种码链接本发明的数据库，指示电池的位置。其次，环境温度连同测试信息一起被存储，因为电池温度与预期寿命有关。许多电池制造商由于保修要求也需要该信息。The test set file preferably has the following header information. First, the file contains location codes. This code is linked to the database of the invention, indicating the location of the battery. Second, the ambient temperature is stored along with the test information, since battery temperature is related to life expectancy. Many battery manufacturers also require this information due to warranty requirements.
测试装置文件优选具有如下详细信息。第一，用于标识单个电池单元的唯一标识符。第二，文件中包含测试日期和时间。第三，作为单个电池单元测试结果的测试值，典型为阻抗值或电导值。测试值是电池可用状态的关键标识。阻抗越大或者电导越低(它们是相同属性的相反测量)，电池的可用状态越差。第四，跨接测试(strap test)值，它是可选的。跨接测试是当前电池本身和序列中下一电池(在串中)之间的互连测试。第五，作为电池的电压测定值的电压。电压是电池可用状态的另一标识，并且也是用于对电池充电的装置状态的标识。The test set file preferably has the following details. First, a unique identifier used to identify individual battery cells. Second, the file contains the test date and time. Third, the test value that is the test result of a single battery cell, typically an impedance value or a conductance value. The test value is a key indicator of the usable state of the battery. The greater the impedance or the lower the conductance (they are opposite measures of the same property), the poorer the usable state of the battery. Fourth, the strap test value, which is optional. A jumper test is an interconnection test between the current cell itself and the next cell in sequence (in the string). Fifth, the voltage which is the voltage measurement value of the battery. Voltage is another indicator of the usable state of the battery and is also an indicator of the state of the device used to charge the battery.
数据库管理是本发明的另一组成部分。每个电池测试数据点，连同与该单个电池单元相关联的唯一标识符值一起被存储。这样就使趋势分析报告和单个电池详细报告成为可能。Database management is another component of the present invention. Each battery test data point is stored along with a unique identifier value associated with that individual battery cell. This enables trend analysis reports and individual cell detailed reports.
在操作中，用户使用非调制解调器电缆将电池测试装置连接到个人计算机(PC)的串口或通用总线(USB)接口，非调制解调器电缆属于容易获得的标准计算机外围设备。链接软件使得将数据从测试和数据获取设备传送到PC的内部存储器变得便利。通常，用户点击在软件的图形用户界面(GUI)上显示的“传送”按钮。响应为“等待数据”。电池测试器上的提示将用户引导到下载数据的菜单选项。In operation, the user connects the battery test device to a personal computer (PC) serial or universal bus (USB) interface using a non-modem cable, which is a standard computer peripheral that is readily available. Link software facilitates the transfer of data from test and data acquisition equipment to the PC's internal memory. Typically, a user clicks a "transmit" button displayed on a graphical user interface (GUI) of the software. The response is "waiting for data". A prompt on the battery tester directs the user to a menu option to download data.
然后用户登录到专有服务提供商网站。用户接着点击在该GUI内显示的上载数据图标。然后链接软件上载指定的数据文件到专有的web服务器。该web服务器处理该数据文件，从而将有关数据存储在OMSTM数据库的适当表格中。The user then logs into the proprietary service provider website. The user then clicks on the upload data icon displayed within the GUI. The linking software then uploads the specified data files to the proprietary web server. The web server processes the data file, storing the relevant data in the appropriate tables of the OMS™ database.
所存储的数据元素包括：The stored data elements include:
a.唯一的标识符(ID)a. Unique identifier (ID)
b.执行测试的用户的IDb. The ID of the user who performed the test
c.测试日期和时间c. Test date and time
d.测试类型(阻抗或电导)d. Test type (impedance or conductance)
e.测试测量值e. Test measurements
f.跨接测量值(如果可用的话)f. Crossover measurements (if available)
g.电压g. Voltage
h.环境温度h. Ambient temperature
然后，本发明生成综合报告和分析，优选包括如下：The present invention then generates a comprehensive report and analysis, preferably including the following:
a.电池测试历史(位置详图)a. Battery test history (location details)
b.电池测试概要(测试和结果的概述)b. Battery Test Summary (Summary of Tests and Results)
c.未测试的电池(验证工具)c. Untested battery (verification tool)
d.电池安装时效(基于安装日期)d. Battery installation time limit (based on installation date)
e.性能状态报告(基于用户定义的状态规则“通过”、“良好”、“警告”和“故障”对电池进行分组的分析)e. Performance status report (analysis of batteries grouped based on user defined status rules "Pass", "Good", "Warning" and "Failure")
f.替换预报(基于用户定义的标准估计将要替换的成本的分析)f. Replacement Forecast (an analysis that estimates the cost of replacement based on user-defined criteria)
自动通知是本发明的另一部分。该特征以用户定义的商业规则为基础。这些规则通常测试间隔和升级程序、自动的电池替换间隔和升级程序。这些商业规则可以由客户定义的商业单位规定。商业单位可以是地理区域、产品线分组等。这为用户在如何使用自动通知方法方面提供了极大的灵活性。所有通知优选通过电子邮件或者其它电子传输方式进行。Automatic notification is another part of the present invention. This feature is based on user-defined business rules. These rules typically test intervals and upgrade procedures, automated battery replacement intervals and upgrade procedures. These business rules may be specified by customer-defined business units. A business unit can be a geographic area, a product line grouping, etc. This gives users great flexibility in how they use the automatic notification method. All notifications are preferably by email or other electronic transmission.
图4提供本发明处理的高级概述。OMSTM软件将各个位置需要电池测试的自动电子邮件通知发送给有关技术人员。这种处理称为自动通知。被通知需要测试的人可以是内部(即客户公司雇员)或者外部(第三方)的技术人员。由于用户可以使用自动通知特征失效的OMSTM软件，并且独自建立测试计划，因此这种自动通知特征并不是运行本发明所必需的。Figure 4 provides a high-level overview of the processing of the present invention. The OMSTM software sends automatic email notifications to appropriate technicians at each location that battery testing is required. This processing is called automatic notification. The person notified of the need for testing can be an internal (ie customer company employee) or external (third party) technical staff. Since the user can use the OMS™ software with the automatic notification feature disabled and build the test plan alone, this automatic notification feature is not necessary to run the present invention.
技术人员使用电池测试器测试电池，并且通过网络连接，优选为例如国际互联网的全球计算机网络，将数据上载到OMSTM专有数据库，该数据库优选位于服务器上。当接收到上载的数据文件时，OMSTM软件立即处理该数据并发送自动报告(Auto Report)返回给该技术人员。该报告将指示电池是否全部“通过”，或者是否有“未通过”测试。该报告还可以根据该客户的商业规则(自动替换)，向该技术人员提供是否替换特定电池或者所有电池的指令。如果自动替换是激活的，OMSTM软件将发送适当信息给有关安装技术人员。OMSTM软件可以提供再利用文件，以使被替换的电池可以适当地再利用。A technician tests the battery using a battery tester and uploads the data via a network connection, preferably a global computer network such as the Internet, to an OMS™ proprietary database, preferably located on a server. When receiving the uploaded data file, OMSTM software processes the data immediately and sends an automatic report (Auto Report) back to the technician. The report will indicate if the batteries all "passed" or if there were any "failed" tests. The report can also provide instructions to the technician whether to replace specific batteries or all batteries based on the customer's business rules (automatic replacement). If automatic replacement is active, the OMS™ software will send the appropriate information to the relevant installation technician. OMS™ software can provide reuse files so that replaced batteries can be properly reused.
自动报告经由电池测试器生成，并且经过网络连接，优选通过例如国际互联网的全球计算机网络，发送到OMSTM专有软件和OMSTM数据库。An automatic report is generated via the battery tester and sent via a network connection, preferably via a global computer network such as the Internet, to the OMS™ proprietary software and the OMS™ database.
使用微软的编程工具构建OMSTM软件平台。这种集成开发环境(IDE)包含加快开发的特征，比如自动语法管理、强大的编辑器、逐行调试、图形设计工具(包括可视的类和子类)和集成的数据库访问。该平台是完全面向对象的，从而向开发者提供完全继承性、封装性和多态性的优点。这就极大地减少了设计、编码和测试时间，从而产生高效率的快速应用开发(RAD)环境。Use Microsoft's programming tools to build the OMSTM software platform. This integrated development environment (IDE) includes features that speed development, such as automatic syntax management, a powerful editor, line-by-line debugging, graphical design tools (including visual classes and subclasses), and integrated database access. The platform is fully object-oriented, providing developers with the benefits of full inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism. This dramatically reduces design, coding and testing time, resulting in a highly efficient Rapid Application Development (RAD) environment.
OMSTM平台采用的工作方法可以称为商业功能建模(BFM)。开发工作量的全部倾向性都围绕商业规则和方法。这也可以称为对象功能模型。每个功能封装了特定的商业任务，然而从开发的观点来看，它也继承了执行预定任务所必需的任何及所有系统功能。例如，采购单对象将接受请求，访问必要数据，运用所有有关商业规则，验证发出的数据，更新数据库和生成响应，所有这些都在单个软件对象内执行。这是主要的体系结构优点。The working method adopted by the OMSTM platform may be called Business Functional Modeling (BFM). The entire inclination of the development effort revolves around business rules and methods. This can also be referred to as the Object Functional Model. Each function encapsulates a specific business task, yet from a development point of view it also inherits any and all system functions necessary to perform the intended task. For example, a purchase order object will accept requests, access necessary data, apply all relevant business rules, validate outgoing data, update databases and generate responses, all within a single software object. This is the main architectural advantage.
运行分析模块建立在基础系统之上，有或者没有比如替换的选项、重新部署方法或其它像异常报告等报告模块。运行分析模块根据电池和设备规格以及与当前负载测量比较后的实际使用状态提供估计的运行时间报告。运行分析模块为后备操作规划目的提供关键信息。Operational analysis modules are built on top of the base system, with or without options like replacement, redeployment methods or other reporting modules like exception reporting. The Run Analysis module provides an estimated run time report based on battery and device specifications and actual usage compared to current load measurements. The operational analysis module provides key information for backup operations planning purposes.
在许多情况下，即便电池处于良好的状况下，由于负载需求的变化有可能后备电能不足。许多产业常常发生这种情形。例如，在无线通信应用方面，电池后备装置最初可以提供四个小时的运行时间；但随着时间的推移，因为发射位置增加了附加的通信装置，电池不得不为更多的负载提供电能，因此所提供的运行时间减少了。像此处使用的，“运行时间”指为了维持重要设备的运行，后备系统能提供足够电能的时间长短。因此重要的是将可用的后备电源与现有的负载需求进行对比，以便预测出后备电源的运行时间。运行时间分析器将自动操作这一重要功能，不仅有详细标准还有总标准。因而公司能查看各个位置后备电源的可用性以及商业单位的各种概要格式。这便于公司、工业和/或政府标准的恰当执行。In many cases, even when the battery is in good condition, there may be insufficient backup power due to changes in load demand. This happens frequently in many industries. For example, in a wireless communication application, a battery backup unit can initially provide four hours of runtime; The runtime provided has been reduced. As used herein, "run time" refers to the amount of time a backup system can provide sufficient power to keep vital equipment running. It is therefore important to compare the available backup power to the existing load demand in order to predict how long the backup power will be running. The Runtime Analyzer will automate this important function, not only for detailed criteria but also for general criteria. Companies can thus view the availability of backup power at various locations and various summary formats for business units. This facilitates proper enforcement of corporate, industry and/or government standards.
运行时间分析器需要根据设备类型输入电池测试数据和负载信息。处理步骤包括：Runtime Analyzer requires input battery test data and load information based on device type. Processing steps include:
用户界面提示请求者范围信息，例如哪些商业单位将包括在报告中。The user interface prompts the requester for scope information, such as which business units will be included in the report.
运行时间分析器然后就所选定的位置向数据库询问最新的电池测试结果。The runtime analyzer then queries the database for the latest battery test results for the selected location.
对每处位置所列出的设备进行询问，并计算每处位置的总负载。Query the equipment listed for each location and calculate the total load for each location.
针对位置上的每串电池，根据最新的测试结果和新的电池规格计算可用的电量。For each string of batteries at the location, the available capacity is calculated based on the latest test results and new battery specifications.
为每处位置、为新的电池和现有状况计算总的可用电量。Calculate the total available charge for each location, for new batteries and for existing conditions.
预计运行时间是在电量需求与可用电量进行比较的基础上计算出的，并根据温度进行调整。电池放电曲线被用来计算运行时间。这是由电池生产商为每种电池型号例行提供的技术规格。它描述了负载与电池为必需电压所能供应电量(安培)的时间总量之间的关系。Estimated run time is calculated based on power demand compared to available power, adjusted for temperature. The battery discharge curve is used to calculate the runtime. This is a technical specification routinely provided by battery manufacturers for each battery model. It describes the relationship between the load and the amount of time the battery can supply power (amps) at the required voltage.
预计运行时间是以“规格”(基于总负载和新电池的可用时间是多少)和“当前”(基于总负载和电池当前使用状态的可用时间是多少)显示的。Estimated runtime is shown in "spec" (how much time is available based on total load and a new battery) and "current" (how much time is available based on total load and the current state of use of the battery).
图5显示了一个示例的公司运行时间概要报告。报告的这一优选模式包括以下细节：Figure 5 shows a sample company runtime summary report. This preferred mode of reporting includes the following details:
公司名称；Company Name;
每份商业单位报告的名称。The name of each business unit report.
由商业单位和所有其它单位描述的所有剩余信息：All remaining information described by business unit and all other units:
位置总数；total number of positions;
所测试的位置数量；the number of locations tested;
被测试的位置所占的百分数；The percentage of locations tested;
位置计数以及可用的运行时间在1小时内的总数的百分数；% of the total number of location counts and available run times within 1 hour;
位置计数以及可用的运行时间在1至2小时的总数的百分数；The percentage of the total number of position counts and available runtimes between 1 and 2 hours;
位置计数以及可用的运行时间在2至4小时的总数的百分数；The percentage of the total number of position counts and available runtimes between 2 and 4 hours;
位置计数以及可用的运行时间在4至6小时的总数的百分数；The percentage of the total number of position counts and available runtimes between 4 and 6 hours;
位置计数以及可用的运行时间在6至8小时的总数的百分数；% of the total number of position counts and available run times between 6 and 8 hours;
位置计数以及可用的运行时间在8小时以上的总数的百分数。The location count and the percentage of the total with more than 8 hours of runtime available.
图6显示的是一个示例的商业单位运行时间分析报告。报告的这一优选模式包括以下细节：Figure 6 shows an example business unit runtime analysis report. This preferred mode of reporting includes the following details:
公司名称；Company Name;
商业单位报告的名称；the name of the business unit report;
用来对输出进行分类的方法，可以按位置名称的字母顺序、按最好到最坏的性能顺序、按最坏到最好的性能顺序、或者按规格百分数的顺序；The method used to sort the output, either alphabetically by location name, by best to worst performance, worst to best performance, or by percentage of specification;
以小时和分钟表示的平均运行时间；Average runtime in hours and minutes;
规格的平均百分数；the average percentage of specification;
运行时间为1小时内、1小时至2小时、2小时至4小时、4小时至6小时、6小时至8小时或者8小时以上的位置数量的计数。Runtime is a count of the number of locations within 1 hour, 1 hour to 2 hours, 2 hours to 4 hours, 4 hours to 6 hours, 6 hours to 8 hours, or more than 8 hours.
通过每个电池部署位置所描述的所有剩余信息：All remaining information described by each battery deployment location:
以小时和分钟表示的规格的运行时间；elapsed time of the specification in hours and minutes;
作为规格的百分数的实际运行时间；Actual run time as a percentage of specification;
以小时和分钟表示的实际运行时间，在适当的列中显示出来，每一列描述小时范围，包括1小时内、1至2小时、2至4小时、4至6小时、6至8小时或者8小时以上。Actual elapsed time in hours and minutes, displayed in appropriate columns, each column describing a range of hours, including within 1 hour, 1 to 2 hours, 2 to 4 hours, 4 to 6 hours, 6 to 8 hours, or 8 hours hours or more.
图7显示的是示例的电池运行时间详细报告。报告细节优选包括：Figure 7 shows a sample battery runtime detail report. Report details preferably include:
公司名称；Company Name;
商业单位名称；name of the business unit;
用于报告的用户规范(也就是以小时表示的特定运行时间标准)。The user specification (that is, the specific run time metric expressed in hours) to use for the report.
详细的报告信息可能包括：Detailed report information may include:
位置信息和气候类型；location information and climate type;
电池生产商、型号、数量和基准测试值；Battery manufacturer, model, quantity and benchmark value;
以安培和瓦特显示的电量需求；Power demand displayed in amps and watts;
由新电池所提供的输出，例如该位置上所目前配置的；The output provided by the new battery, such as is currently deployed at the location;
根据新电池的总负载以小时和分钟表示的计算的运行时间；Calculated runtime in hours and minutes based on the total load on the new battery;
由当前电池所提供的输出，每次最新的电池测试结果；The output provided by the current battery, each latest battery test result;
根据现有电池的总负载以小时和分钟表示的计算的运行时间，以最少和最多时间表示。The calculated run time in hours and minutes based on the total load on the battery present, expressed as a minimum and maximum time.
最后，OMSTM平台包含丰富的成套连接工具。它能够容易地输入/输出各种格式的数据，从纯文本到分隔文件到Excel到XML。实际上，电池测试器上载模块接受文本和XLS格式的数据。OMSTM也可以直接存取任何适应ODBC的数据源，比如Oracle、DB2和其它数据库。但是，我们预期XML类将特别有利于OMSTM与任何相关系统之间的无缝通信。Finally, the OMSTM platform includes a rich set of connectivity tools. It can easily import/export data in various formats, from plain text to delimited files to Excel to XML. Actually, the battery tester upload module accepts data in text and XLS format. OMSTM can also directly access any ODBC-compliant data source, such as Oracle, DB2 and other databases. However, we anticipate that the XML classes will be particularly beneficial for seamless communication between OMSTM and any related systems.
用于构建OMSTM的指定产品包括：Specified products for building OMSTM include:
●微软Visual FoxPro 7.0(IDE)●Microsoft Visual FoxPro 7.0 (IDE)
●West Wind Web连接(用于web服务的基本类)●West Wind Web Connection (base class for web services)
●Macromedia HomeSite(HTML/JavaScript编辑器；任何可以使用的编辑器)● Macromedia HomeSite (HTML/JavaScript editor; any editor that works)
●IDAutomation.com条形码字体● IDAutomation.com barcode font
●Adobe Acrobat 5.0●Adobe Acrobat 5.0
West Wind技术的web连接是用于构建web应用的基本类的框架。这些类执行所有用于认证、请求管理、对话管理、数据格式化和输出的低级功能。若有上述程序的更新版本，可优选使用其更新版本。West Wind Technologies' web connection is a framework of basic classes for building web applications. These classes perform all low-level functionality for authentication, request management, dialog management, data formatting and output. If an updated version of the above program is available, it may be preferred to use the updated version.
由于其它修改或变化对于本领域技术人员是明显的，因此连同特定装置一起对本发明的原理进行了描述。然而应当理解，这种描述只是通过示例作出的，而不是对本发明范围的局限。Since other modifications or variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art, the principles of the invention have been described in conjunction with specific arrangements. It should be understood, however, that this description is made by way of example only, and not as a limitation of the scope of the invention.
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