TY - GEN A1 - Reindl, Andrea A1 - Eriksson, Lars A1 - Niemetz, Michael A1 - Sangyoung, Park A1 - Meier, Hans T1 - Control Concepts for a Decentralized Battery Management System Decentralized Battery Management System Global Control Level T2 - 16th International Renewable Energy Storage Conference (IRES2022), 20 to 22 September 2022, Düsseldorf Y1 - 2022 UR - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363769042_Control_Concepts_for_a_Decentralized_Battery_Management_System_Decentralized_Battery_Management_System_Global_Control_Level PB - Eurosolar ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Krämer, Stefan A1 - Mottok, Jürgen A1 - Meier, Hans T1 - Modifikation des Taskzustandsmodells des LLREF-Schedulers auf einem Dual-Core-Prozessor T2 - Proceedings of the 2nd Embedded Software Engineering Congress, 8. bis 10. Dezember 2009, Sindelfingen Y1 - 2009 SP - 628 EP - 636 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Steindl, Michael A1 - Mottok, Jürgen A1 - Meier, Hans A1 - Schiller, Frank A1 - Früchtl, M. T1 - Diskussion des Einsatzes von Safely Embedded Software in FPGA-Architekturen T2 - Proceedings of the 2nd Embedded Software Engineering Congress, 8. bis 10. Dezember 2009, Sindelfingen Y1 - 2009 SP - 655 EP - 661 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Krämer, Stefan A1 - Mottok, Jürgen A1 - Meier, Hans T1 - Modifikation des Taskzustandsmodells des LLREF-Schedulers auf einem Dual-Core-Prozess T2 - Proceedings of the 2nd Embedded Software Engineering Congress, 8. bis 10. Dezember 2009, Sindelfingen Y1 - 2009 SP - 628 EP - 636 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Steindl, Michael A1 - Mottok, Jürgen A1 - Meier, Hans A1 - Schiller, Frank A1 - Früchtl, M. T1 - Safeguarded Processing of Sensor Data T2 - IT-SecurityArea (IT-SA 2009) vom 13.-15. Oktober 2009, Nürnberg N2 - The spectrum of software tasks no longer includes only rare function controlling tasks for sensor actuator chains in reactive embedded systems. However, more and more responsible challenges like safety-critical scenarios are tackled. Therefore sensor data have to be safeguarded by several mechanism. An obvious and widely used approach is the use of two redundant hardware controllers, but this comes along with an additional cost, space and energy factor. Another way to fulfill certain safety properties is to implement a second diverse software channel in a single micro-controller architecture according the Safely Embedded Software (SES) approach. However, a lack of performance occurs by implementing this diverse channel for complex computations e.g. floating-point operations. This paper gives an approach for transferring the SES into a coprocessor and to migrate SES to a flexible and powerful FPGA architecture. KW - Safety embedded software KW - FPGA KW - Diverse instructions KW - Safety code weaving Y1 - 2009 UR - https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-02268737 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Steindl, Michael A1 - Mottok, Jürgen A1 - Meier, Hans A1 - Schiller, Frank A1 - Früchtl, M. T1 - Migration of SES to FPGA Based Architectural Concepts T2 - Proceedings of the Workshop 'Safely embedded software' Y1 - 2009 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Raab, Peter A1 - Mottok, Jürgen A1 - Meier, Hans T1 - OSEK-RTOS für Jedermann (Teil 2) JF - Embedded Software Engineering Report Y1 - 2009 VL - 53 SP - 10 EP - 12 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Raab, Peter A1 - Mottok, Jürgen A1 - Meier, Hans T1 - OSEK-RTOS für Jedermann (Teil 1) JF - Embedded Software Engineering Report Y1 - 2009 VL - 53 IS - September SP - 14 EP - 15 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Steindl, Michael A1 - Mottok, Jürgen A1 - Meier, Hans T1 - SES-based Framework for Fault-tolerant Systems T2 - 8th IEEE Workshop on Intelligent Solutions in Embedded Systems, Heraklion, Greece, July 2010 N2 - Embedded real-time systems are often used in harsh environments, for example engine control systems in automotive vehicles. In such ECUs (Engine Control Unit) faults can lead to serious accidents. In this paper we propose a safety embedded architecture based on coded processing. This framework only needs two channels to provide fault tolerance and allows the detection and identification of permanent and transient faults. Once a fault is detected by an observer unit the SES guard makes it visible and initiates a suitable failure reaction. Y1 - 2010 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1109/WISES.2010.5548427 SP - 12 EP - 16 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Krämer, Stefan A1 - Mottok, Jürgen A1 - Meier, Hans T1 - Osek-basierende Implementierung des LLREF-Scheduling-Algorithmus für eine Dual-Core-Architektur T2 - 2. Landshuter Symposium Mikrosystemtechnik, Tagungsband, 24. une 25. Februar 2010, Hochschule Landshut Y1 - 2010 SP - 343 EP - 349 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Steindl, Michael A1 - Mottok, Jürgen A1 - Meier, Hans A1 - Schiller, Frank A1 - Früchtl, M. T1 - Safeguarded Processing of Sensor Data T2 - 5th Embedded Real Time Software and Systems Conference (ERTS2 2010), May 2010, Toulouse, France Y1 - 2010 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Krämer, Stefan A1 - Mottok, Jürgen A1 - Meier, Hans T1 - Multi-Core Scheduling in Embedded Systemen, Teil 1 JF - Hanser Automotive Y1 - 2010 IS - 1-2 SP - 18 EP - 22 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Krämer, Stefan A1 - Mottok, Jürgen A1 - Meier, Hans T1 - Multi-Core Scheduling in Embedded Systemen, Teil 2 JF - Hanser Automotive Y1 - 2010 IS - 3-4 SP - 23 EP - 25 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Krämer, Stefan A1 - Mottok, Jürgen A1 - Meier, Hans T1 - Multi-Core Scheduling in Embedded Systemen, Teil 3 JF - Hanser Automotive Y1 - 2010 IS - 5-6 SP - 14 EP - 16 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Raab, Peter A1 - Krämer, Stefan A1 - Mottok, Jürgen A1 - Meier, Hans A1 - Racek, Stanislav T1 - Safe software processing by concurrent execution in a real-time operating system T2 - 16th International Conference on Applied Electronics (AE 2011), 2011, Pilsen, Czech Republic N2 - The requirements for safety-related software systems increases rapidly. To detect arbitrary hardware faults, there are applicable coding mechanism, that add redundancy to the software. In this way it is possible to replace conventional multi-channel hardware and so reduce costs. Arithmetic codes are one possibility of coded processing and are used in this approach. A further approach to increase fault tolerance is the multiple execution of certain critical parts of software. This kind of time redundancy is easily realized by the parallel processing in an operating system. Faults in the program flow can be monitored. No special compilers, that insert additional generated code into the existing program, are required. The usage of multi-core processors would further increase the performance of such multi-channel software systems. In this paper we present the approach of program flow monitoring combined with coded processing, which is encapsulated in a library of coded data types. The program flow monitoring is indirectly realized by means of an operating system. Y1 - 2011 SP - 315 EP - 319 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Jupke, Michael A1 - Reindl, Andrea A1 - Meier, Hans A1 - Niemetz, Michael ED - Pinker, Jiří T1 - Bidirectional DC-DC Converter with Digital Droop Parameterization T2 - 26th 2021 International Conference on Applied Electronics (AE): 7-8 Sept. 2021 Pilsen, Czech Republic N2 - The key for decentralized battery systems is a robust and communication-less control strategy for autonomous power sharing of parallel-connected DC-DC converters. Battery systems improve the reliability and quality of power supply in renewable energy systems and enable power supply for off-grid, mobile applications, including islanded grids, home storage, and electric vehicles. In many cases, components with different electrical properties require different voltage levels. An adaptation is consequently essential and is normally implemented in DC grids for the batteries via bidirectional DC-DC converters. The power flow in both directions can thus be ensured. To achieve a power distribution in parallel connected DC-DC converters, a droop control in the form of a virtual internal resistor can be used. This paper presents a novel approach of a DC-DC converter with a digitally parameterizable droop resistor, whose voltage regulation is based on an analog operational amplifier circuit to ensure low delays and robustness. The droop resistor is adjusted with a microcontroller, which offers the possibility to apply a higher-level control for load sharing via an interface. Mathematical correlations are used to clearly define the parameters of the control. Furthermore, the circuit was completely simulated and tested in the hardware setup. The shown results verify the functionality and indicate only minor deviations. Therefore, this circuit is important for future use in distributed battery systems. KW - battery storage plants KW - DC-DC power convertors KW - power convertors KW - distributed power generation KW - microcontrollers KW - voltage regulators KW - voltage control KW - power generation control KW - power grids Y1 - 2021 SN - 978-80-261-0972-3 U6 - https://doi.org/10.23919/AE51540.2021.9542920 SP - 1 EP - 6 PB - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Reindl, Andrea A1 - Meier, Hans A1 - Niemetz, Michael ED - Brinkmann, André ED - Karl, Wolfgang ED - Lankes, Stefan ED - Tomforde, Sven ED - Pionteck, Thilo ED - Trinitis, Carsten T1 - Scalable, Decentralized Battery Management System Based on Self-organizing Nodes T2 - Architecture of computing systems - ARCS 2020: 33rd international conference, Aachen, Germany, May 25-28, 2020, proceedings N2 - Due to the transition to renewable energy sources and the increasing share of electric vehicles and smart grids, batteries are gaining in importance. Battery management systems (BMSs) are required for optimal, reliable operation. In this paper, existing BMS topologies are presented and evaluated in terms of reliability, scalability and flexibility. The decentralisation of BMSs and associated advantages are shown. A scalable, reconfigurable BMS based on a distributed architecture of self-organized, locally controlled nodes is proposed. For distributed system control, producers, batteries and consumers each are equipped with a local microcontroller based control unit, which monitors and controls the local parameters with its own computing and communication resources. Features, advantages and challenges to overcome of the proposed approach are described. KW - Availability Decentralized control KW - Battery management systems KW - Controller Area Network KW - distributed management KW - fault tolerant control KW - Multi-microcomputer system KW - Reconfigurable architectures KW - Renewable energy sources KW - Scalability KW - Topology Y1 - 2020 SN - 978-3-030-52793-8 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52794-5_13 VL - 12155 SP - 171 EP - 184 PB - Springer International Publishing CY - Cham ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Herbold, Florian A1 - Reindl, Andrea A1 - Meier, Hans A1 - Niemetz, Michael A1 - Krämer, Stefan ED - Kubátová, Hana ED - Fišer, Petr ED - Borecký, Jaroslav T1 - Secure Software Updates: Challenges and Solutions for Embedded IoT Systems T2 - Proceedings of the 9th Embedded Systems Workshop: July 1-3, 2021 Horomerice, Czech Republic N2 - The invention of the internet made the development of intelligent networking of millions of embedded systems possible. This enabled smart buildings, power grids and cities as well as applications in the fields of health, agriculture and industry. These systems frequently perform safety-critical applications and operations. This makes it urgent to protect these sensible systems as effectively as possible. Especially firmware updates are often the weak point in the systems. If unauthorised persons gain access to the system during the update, malware can be injected or sensitive data can be read and stolen. This paper describes the challenges of secure firmware updates. To protect an embedded system from potential attackers, the concepts integrity, authenticity and confidentiality have to be adhered during the update process. Otherwise, there is an increased risk of modifying or reverse engineering the firmware image. Likewise, inadequately protected software can enable the installation of third-party firmware as well as the installation of firmware on a third-party system. Threat prevention is presented with solutions derived from functional safety and IT security. Aspects of protection against errors in the transmission of updates and against attacks aiming to compromise the system are explained. Finally, a possible sequence of a secure update process is examined in detail for a real embedded system implementation. For this purpose, the preparation, transmission and installation of a firmware update in the bootloader are discussed KW - Bootloader KW - Cryptograph KW - Embedded systems KW - Firmware Update KW - IoT KW - Safety, Security KW - Software Protection Y1 - 2021 UR - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/354995594_Secure_Software_Updates_Challenges_and_Solutions_for_Embedded_IoT_Systems SN - 978-80-01-06858-8 SP - 5 EP - 13 ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Reindl, Andrea A1 - Meier, Hans A1 - Niemetz, Michael A1 - Park, Sangyoung T1 - Decentralized Battery Management System with Customized Hardware Components T2 - IEEE 19th Student Conference on Research and Development (SCOReD), Sustainable Engineering and Technology towards Industry Revolution: 23-25 Nov. 2021, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia N2 - With an increasing number of sold electric vehicles (EVs), a large number of used batteries will be at disposal. How to deal with these resources is one of the major challenges in reducing the environmental impact of batteries throughout their entire life cycle. Heterogeneous cell parameters due to the different usage histories are a challenge for second-life use. The effort and cost of remanufacturing required to test and assemble a new battery pack is a further concern. Systems that combine battery packs/modules without full reassembly offer advantages such as cost and reusability. A decentralized battery management system (DBMS) provides a suitable architecture for such systems involving different types of batteries. In this paper, an architecture for a decentralized, battery state-dependent control is shown. The proposed DBMS supports various types of batteries, is scalable and flexibly adaptable for a wide range of applications. Despite the significant advantages, there are increased requirements to meet for the hardware implementation and the applied control strategies. Therefore, the necessary hardware components and their requirements are described and the hardware implementations are provided. KW - battery fitness KW - Battery management system KW - Battery management systems KW - bidirectional power flow KW - Computer architecture KW - Costs KW - DC-DC power converters KW - decentralized control KW - Electric vehicles KW - Hardware KW - load sharing KW - Microprocessors KW - Renewable energy sources KW - second life battery Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1109/SCOReD53546.2021.9652737 SP - 350 EP - 355 PB - IEEE ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Reindl, Andrea A1 - Singer, Thomas A1 - Meier, Hans A1 - Niemetz, Michael A1 - Park, Sangyoung T1 - Framework to Test DC-DC Converters Developed for a Decentralized Battery Management System T2 - 2021 International Conference on Applied Electronics (AE): 7-8 Sept. 2021, Pilsen, Czech Republic N2 - DC- DC converters control the power flow and thus the power distribution between the components on different voltage levels. They are essential for (dis)charging batteries and influence the safety and stability of the entire battery management system (BMS). Therefore, testing the functionality and the reliability of DC-DC converters is crucial. This is especially true for decentralized battery management systems (DBMS), where multiple nodes communicate to collectively control the system. The used DC-DC converters are modified to parameterize them during operation via microcontroller interfaces. Integrating the communication into the control loop requires an analysis of the control behavior due to additional delays. Therefore, this paper proposes a framework to test DC-DC converters considering the control and communication perspectives. The response time, the control accuracy and stability of these DC-DC converters, e.g., under continuous and abrupt load changes, are measured in automated tests. The dedicated software framework simulates the DBMS and stimulates the hardware components (e.g. electronic loads, data acquisition) via respective interfaces (CAN, RS232). This allows the test of various DC-DC converters with flexibly adaptable load and power generation profiles. An initial application validates the test framework by verifying the aforementioned aspects and thus the applicability of a DC-DC converter within the DBMS. KW - Batteries KW - Battery management system KW - Battery management systems KW - Control systems KW - DC-DC converter KW - DC-DC power converters KW - decentralized control KW - hardware in the loop testing KW - object oriented programming KW - Power system stability KW - Python KW - Stability analysis KW - system testing KW - Time measurement Y1 - 2021 U6 - https://doi.org/10.23919/AE51540.2021.9542882 SP - 1 EP - 6 PB - IEEE ER - TY - CHAP A1 - Reindl, Andrea A1 - Meier, Hans A1 - Niemetz, Michael T1 - Software Framework for the Simulation of a Decentralized Battery Management System Consisting of Intelligent Battery Cells T2 - 2019 IEEE Student Conference on Research and Development (SCOReD), 15-17 Oct. 2019, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Malaysia N2 - Conventional battery management systems typically adopt hierarchical master-slave architectures. With regard to an uninterruptible power supply, the most significant disadvantage of central structures is the dependency of the errorfree function of the superior master board. The decentralized battery management system presented in this paper, consisting of consumers, generators and intelligent battery cells, is controlled without any central coordination authority. For this purpose, an intelligent control algorithm and a leader election algorithm are implemented on the microcontrollers of the battery cells. To test different control and election strategies, a software framework is presented for the complete simulation of the decentralized battery management system consisting of equal participants. KW - autonomous systems KW - Battery management system KW - decentralized control KW - distributed management KW - fault tolerant control KW - power system security KW - Renewable energy sources KW - uninterruptible power systems Y1 - 2019 U6 - https://doi.org/10.1109/SCORED.2019.8896284 SP - 75 EP - 80 ER -