JPH02148302A - Setting display operating board - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce the developing man-hour of a setting display operating board of an NC device, robot controller, etc., so as to reduce the cost by sharing the hard ware provided to the operating board among plural and different kinds of devices. CONSTITUTION:When some setting or display is made to a uniaxially controlled NC device 2a, a setting display operating board 1 is connected with the operating board interface 21 of the device 2a and, after connecting the board 1 with the interface 21, the connection is judged by periodically performing poling or interruption. Then the program for controlling the board 1 stored on a memory card 16 is up-loaded in a RAM 25 for work incorporated in an NC control functioning section 22 and the input and output are controlled to the section 22 by transmitting data from the RAM 25 through an interface 14 for card, internal bus 15, interface 13 for communication, and the interface 21. When another NC device 2b having a different function is actuated thereafter, the memory card 16 for the device 2b is connected with the interface 21 and the input and output are controlled to the device 2b.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a setting display operation panel for programmable FA equipment (NC equipment, robot control equipment, etc.), and particularly to a setting display operation panel that can be used commonly among different models. Regarding the setting display operation panel.

[Conventional technology]

A small, lightweight, and handy setting display operation panel for setting and displaying programs and data is often used as an input/output device for programmable FA devices (NC devices, robot control devices, etc.). This kind of setting display operation panel is
Usually, each device requires a dedicated one, and it is necessary to prepare as many types of setting display operation panels as the number of types of devices. That is, a dedicated setting display operation panel was designed and manufactured for each device.

In addition, software (control program) to realize the functions of the setting display operation panel was prepared on each device side.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

Designing and manufacturing a setting display operation panel for each device as in the past has the problem of increasing the burden in terms of development man-hours, costs, and management.

In addition, in terms of hardware, it is necessary to unify the architecture in order to upgrade functions in a short period of time in line with technological advances in devices to realize program and data input functions and display functions. It is.

Furthermore, in order to improve functionality, it has become necessary to maintain compatibility with devices that are already on the market.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a setting display operation panel that can be used commonly between different types of FA devices having different functions.

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a setting display operation panel having a setting means for setting programs, data, etc. in a programmer-pull device, and a display means for displaying various data. , a memory card storing a program for controlling the functions of the setting display operation panel; a means for mounting the memory card; and a memory card for displaying the function of the setting means corresponding to the program in the memory card. and a template mounted on the key array of the means.

[Effect]

By mounting a memory card storing a control panel control program on a setting display operation panel, the FA device or the like uploads the control panel control program from the memory card to a storage section within the device.

Based on the uploaded operation panel control program, the setting display operation panel functions as a setting display operation panel for the FA device. Templates corresponding to the functions of various keys are attached to the setting display operation panel, so there is no possibility of incorrect operation. By performing such operations between FA devices with different functions, it becomes possible to perform setting display operations for different models using a single setting display operation panel.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. In this embodiment, a single-axis control NC device will be described as a programmable device.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

The setting display operation panel 1 is used to set programs, data, etc.
Display various information on the display section. Is the setting display operation panel 1 single-axis system? It is connected to the NC function section 22 via the operation panel interface 21 in the IINC device 2 . The memory 25 in the NC function section 22 stores data from the setting display operation panel 1.
The zero machine operation panel 3 connected to the functional section 22 is provided with a confirmation switch, an operation switch, and the like. NC function section 2i
receives signals from these switches to control machine tools, etc. The machine control circuit 6 is connected to the NG function section 22 via an interface 24. This mechanical control circuit 6 is provided with a relay, a magnet, etc. Position indicator 4
is connected to the NC function section 22 and displays the position of the machine tool, etc. according to the position information signal from the NC function section 22. The servo motor 5 is connected to the NC function section 22.
It is driven by the servo amplifier in 2.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a setting display operation panel according to the present invention.

The setting display operation panel 1 takes out data from a display section 11 consisting of a liquid crystal or LED, a setting section 12 consisting of an array of key switches, a communication interface 13 consisting of R5232C, and a memory card (IC card) 16. It consists of a card interface 14.

Each of these elements is connected by an internal bus 15.

A program for controlling the display section 11 and setting section 12 of the setting display operation panel 1 is stored in the memory card 16. The memory card 16 is connected to the power supply Vcc via the card interface 14 and receives power supply. The switch 17 turns on and off the power line according to the digital output (Do) 1B from the communication interface 13. The setting display operation panel 1 is connected to the single-axis control NC device 2 through a communication interface 13, as shown in FIG.

The memory card 16 is configured to be separable from the setting display operation panel 1. This situation is shown in FIG. The memory card 16 is attached to the card interface 14 on the side of the setting display operation panel 1. And setting section 1
2 is attached with a template 19 that displays the function of the key switch. The template 19 and the memory card 16 are each in a one-to-one correspondence.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained.

- When performing certain settings or displays on the axis control NC device 2a, the setting display operation panel 1 is used for the single axis control NC device 2a,
It is connected to the operation panel interface 21 of. The single-axis control NC device 2a connected to the setting display operation panel 1 updates the operation panel interface 21 by regular polling or interruption.
It is determined that the setting display operation panel 1 is connected to the controller. The memory (work RAM) 25 in the NC function section 22
Then, the program for controlling the setting display operation panel 1 stored in the memory card 16 is uploaded. Data from the memory card 16 is transferred to the card interface 14,
It is transmitted via the internal bus 15, the communication interface 13, and the operation panel interface 21. In this way, input/output control of the setting display operation panel l is performed based on the program stored in the memory 25 in the NC function section 22.

The input function of the setting display operation panel 1 is such that the function of each key can be displayed by attaching a template 19 paired with a memory card 16 to the key array of the setting section 12.

Once the memory card 16 has been partially loaded, it is no longer needed, so the power line is turned off by the digital output (Do) 18 from the communication interface 13.

Next, when setting or displaying another single-axis control NC device 2b with a different function, use the setting display operation panel 1 to which the memory card 16 and template 19 for the −-axis control NG device 2 are attached to the target single-axis control NC device 2b. It is connected to the operation panel interface 21 of the control NC device 2b. Thereafter, since the single-axis control NC device 2b performs the same operation as the single-axis control NC device 2a described above, the setting display operation panel 1 is used as a single-axis control NC device with a different function.
This serves as an operation panel for the device 2b.

According to this embodiment, since the hardware of one setting display operation panel can be shared by a plurality of different models, it is possible to reduce the number of steps required to develop the setting display operation panel.

Furthermore, because of the mass production effect of common hardware, it is possible to reduce the cost of the setting display operation panel itself.

Furthermore, since the functions of the setting display operation panel can be improved only on the setting display operation panel side, there is no need to change the design of the FA device side, and compatibility can be maintained with the FA device already shipped.

Furthermore, there is no need to implement a control program for the setting display operation panel on the FA device side, and memory savings can be achieved.

In this example, a single-axis control NC is used as a programmable device.
Although the apparatus has been described as an example, it is clear that the effects of the present invention can be achieved even when applied to other FA apparatuses, such as transfer line NC apparatuses and robot control apparatuses.

(Effects of the Invention) As explained above, according to the present invention, the same setting display operation panel can be used even if each function of a programmable device is different, thereby shortening development man-hours and reducing costs. It has the effect of being able to.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the setting display operation panel according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the setting display operation panel, memory card, and template. FIG. １−・−１−−−・・・−・−Setting display operation panel 2−・・
・−・−・・・・−Single axis control NC device 11−・・−
......--Display section 12--Setting section 14--...Card interface 16--...-- Memory card 17...
・−・・−X inch 19−・−・・−・−−−−−・Template Vcc−
・−・・−・−・−Power supply

Claims (4)

[Claims] (1) In a setting display operation panel having a setting means for setting programs, data, etc. in a programmable device, etc. and a display means for displaying various data, a memory card storing a program for controlling the functions of the setting display operation panel; , a setting display operation comprising: means for mounting the memory card; and a template mounted on a key array of the setting means for displaying functions of the setting means corresponding to programs in the memory card. Board. (2) The setting display operation panel according to claim 1, wherein the memory card is an IC card. (3) The setting display operation panel according to claim 1, wherein the programmable device is a single-axis control NC device. (4) The setting display operation panel according to claim 1, further comprising means for turning off the power after uploading the control program from the memory card.