JPH073034U - Handheld terminal equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] The present invention connects the handheld terminal body to one of the two types of digital controllers for industrial instrumentation with one type of cable, and also connects the cable to the handheld terminal body. Also,
Keep the cables out of the way when you carry them. [Structure] Handheld terminal body 2 when carrying
When connecting the handheld terminal body 2 to the industrial controller digital controller 4, the AB type cable 3 is connected to the AB type cable 3 so that the AB type cable 3 can be used as a string instead of a string. A depending on the type of connector used
One end of the B type cable 3 is removed and connected to the connector of the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a handheld terminal device used when setting operating conditions and checking internal data of a digital controller for industrial instrumentation.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 When setting operating conditions such as digital controllers for industrial instrumentation used in various plant control systems and checking internal data, connect the handheld terminal body to the digital controller for industrial instrumentation and connect this handheld terminal body. In many cases, operating conditions are set and internal data is checked via the.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an example of connection between a handheld terminal device used in such a system and a digital controller for industrial instrumentation.

A handheld terminal device 101 shown in this figure has a casing 102 formed in a rectangular shape, and a handheld terminal main body in which an A type connector (6-pin SMALLROUND type connector) 103 is provided at one end thereof. 104 and an AA type cable, one end of which is detachably connected to the A type connector 103 of the handheld terminal body 104, and the other end of which is detachably connected to an A type connector 106 provided on the industrial instrumentation digital controller 105. And 107.

When setting the operating conditions of the industrial instrumentation digital controller 105 and checking the internal data, one end of the AA type cable 107 is connected to the A type connector 103 of the handheld terminal body 104. The other end is connected to an A type connector 106 provided in the industrial instrumentation digital controller 105.

After that, when the key of the handheld terminal body 104 is operated, various control signals are generated based on the contents of the operation, and the control signals are sent to the industrial instrumentation digital controller 105 via the AA type cable 107. The status signals output from the industrial instrumentation digital controller 105 via the AA type cable 107 are supplied and displayed on a display (not shown) of the handheld terminal body 104.

[0007]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, the above-mentioned conventional handheld terminal device 101 has the following problems.

That is, as an industrial instrumentation digital controller 105 to which the handheld terminal device 101 is connected, an industrial instrumentation digital controller provided with an A type connector 106 as shown in FIG. 8 and a B as shown in FIG. There are two types: a digital controller for industrial instrumentation provided with a type connector 116.

Therefore, when the industrial instrumentation digital controller 105 and the handheld terminal main body 104 are connected, an AA type cable 1 provided with A type connectors at both ends according to the connector type of the industrial instrumentation digital controller 105. 07 or an AB type cable 117 with an A type connector on one end and a B type connector on the other end must be used.

Therefore, a user who uses two types of industrial instrumentation digital controllers 105 needs two types of cables, and when performing maintenance or the like, the cables to be connected to the handheld terminal body 104 are required each time. There was a problem that we had to switch.

In addition, when moving while holding the handheld terminal main body 104, it often moves with the AA type cable 107 and the AB type cable 117 attached to the handheld terminal main body 104, which is inconvenient to carry. There was a problem.

In view of the above circumstances, the present invention can connect the handheld terminal main body to one of the two types of industrial instrumentation digital controllers by one type of cable and connect the handheld terminal main body to the handheld terminal main body. It is an object of the present invention to provide a handheld terminal device that can prevent the cable from getting in the way while being carried even when the cable is connected.

[0013]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, a handheld terminal device according to the present invention comprises a casing which is formed in a portable shape, a type 1 connector and a type 2 connector which are provided in a part of the casing, and A handheld terminal body having a wiring circuit for commonly connecting the first and second type connectors, a first type connector detachably connected to the first type connector at one end, and another end at the other end. A cable having a second type connector removably connected to the second type connector is provided.

[0014]

[Action]

 In the above structure, when carrying the main body of the handheld terminal, the first type connector provided at one end of the cable is detachably connected to the first type connector of the main body of the handheld terminal and the cable A second type connector provided at the other end of the above is detachably connected to the second type connector of the handheld terminal body, whereby the cable is used instead of the cord. When connecting the main body of the handheld terminal to the device to be monitored / controlled, one of the ends of the cable is removed depending on the type of connector provided on the device to be monitored / controlled. It is connected to the connector of the controlled device, which electrically connects the main body of the handheld terminal and the monitored / controlled device, and the handheld terminal main body enables control and monitoring of the monitored / controlled device. Done.

[0015]

【Example】

 FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a handheld terminal device according to the present invention.

The handheld terminal device 1 shown in this figure includes a handheld terminal body 2 and an AB type cable 3. When carrying, the handheld terminal body 2 is connected to the AB type cable 3 as shown in FIG. This allows the AB type cable 3 to be used as a string to facilitate portability, and when connecting the handheld terminal body 2 to the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4, the type of connector provided on the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4 According to the requirement, one of the ends of the AB type cable 3 is removed and connected to the connector of the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4, whereby the handheld terminal body 2 and the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4 are electrically connected. Then, by the handheld terminal body 2, It controls and monitors the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4.

The handheld terminal main body 2 has a casing 5 formed in a rectangular shape, an indicator (not shown) provided on the upper surface of the casing 5, and a keyboard (not shown) provided on the upper surface of the casing 5. Is omitted), and as shown in FIG. 3, an A type connector 6 provided at one end of one surface constituting one end of the housing 5, and a B type connector 7 provided at the other end of the one surface. A power switch 8 provided on the side of the casing 5, and a wiring circuit provided inside the casing 5 as shown in FIG. 4 for electrically connecting the A type connector 6 and the B type connector 7. 10 and a processing circuit (not shown) for processing signals input / output to / from the wiring circuit 10 and signals input / output to / from the keyboard and display processing for the display, which are provided in the casing 5. You And).

In this case, the A-type connector 6 and the B-type connector 7 are firmly fixed to the casing 5 so that they cannot be easily separated from the casing 5.

The AB type cable 3 includes a cable body 11 composed of a plurality of electric wires, an A type connector 12 that is firmly provided at one end of the cable body 11, and the other end of the cable body 11. And a B-type connector 13 that is firmly provided.

When carrying, the A type connector 12 of the AB type cable 3 is connected to the A type connector 6 of the handheld terminal body 2 and the AB type connector 7 of the handheld terminal body 2 is connected as shown in FIG. The B type connector 13 of the type cable 3 is connected so that the AB type cable 3 can be used as a string to facilitate carrying the handheld terminal body 2 and the AB type cable 3.

Even in this case, since the entire AB type cable 3 and the A type connector 6 and the B type connector 7 of the handheld terminal body 2 are firmly configured, the cable body 11 to the A type connector 12 and the B type connector It is possible to prevent the A-type connector 6 and the B-type connector 7 from coming off the housing 13 and the housing 5.

Further, when the handheld terminal main body 2 is connected to the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4, when the connector provided in the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4 is an A type connector, the handheld terminal as shown in FIG. The A type connector 12 of the AB type connector 3 connected to the main body 2 is removed from the A type connector 6 of the handheld terminal main body 2 and is connected to the A type connector of the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4.

When a key of the handheld terminal body 2 is operated, various control signals are generated based on the operation content, and the control signals are sent to the industrial controller digital controller 4 via the AB type cable 3. It supplies the situation signals output from the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4 via the AB type cable 3 and displays them on the display.

Further, when the handheld terminal body 2 is connected to the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4, when the connector provided in the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4 is a B type connector, the handheld terminal as shown in FIG. The B type connector 13 of the AB type connector 3 connected to the main body 2 is removed from the B type connector 7 of the handheld terminal main body 2, and this is connected to the B type connector of the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4.

As described above, when the key of the handheld terminal body 2 is operated, various control signals are generated based on the contents of the operation, and the control signal is generated via the AB type cable 3 as described above. It supplies it to the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4 or takes in each status signal output from the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4 via the AB type cable 3 and displays it on a display.

As described above, in this embodiment, when carrying, the AB type cable 3 is connected to the handheld terminal main body 2 so that the AB type cable 3 can be used as a string to facilitate carrying, and the industrial instrumentation digital When connecting the handheld terminal body 2 to the controller 4, disconnect either end of the AB type cable 3 according to the type of connector installed in the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4, and remove the industrial instrumentation digital signal. By connecting to the connector of the controller 4, and thereby electrically connecting the handheld terminal main body 2 and the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4, the handheld terminal main body 2 controls and monitors the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4 and the like. I decided to do two types of industry The handheld terminal body 2 can be connected to any of the instrumentation digital controllers 4 with one type of cable, and even if the handheld terminal body 2 is connected to the handheld terminal body 2, the cable does not interfere with carrying. Can be prevented.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, one AB type cable 3 is connected to the handheld terminal main body 2, but when there are three or more types of industrial instrumentation digital controllers 4, As shown in FIG. 7, the A, B, C, and D type connectors 6, 7, 15, and 16 are provided on the enclosure, and the AB type connector 3 and the CD type connector 17 are prepared to provide a digital controller for industrial instrumentation. According to the type of 4, the one end of the AB type cable 3 or one of the CD type connectors 17 is removed and connected to the connector of the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4, whereby the handheld terminal body 2 and , The digital controller 4 for industrial instrumentation is electrically connected to the handheld terminal body 2 Thus, control and monitoring of the industrial instrumentation digital controller 4 may be performed.

By doing so, the handheld terminal body 2 can be connected to three or more types of industrial instrumentation digital controllers 4.

[0029]

[Effect of device]

 As described above, according to the present invention, the handheld terminal main body can be connected to both the two types of industrial instrumentation digital controllers by one type of cable, and the cable can be connected to the handheld terminal main body. You can keep the cables out of the way while you're carrying them, even if they're on.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a handheld terminal device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a usage example of the handheld terminal device shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a detailed configuration example of the handheld terminal device shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram showing an example of an internal circuit of the handheld terminal device shown in FIG.

5 is a perspective view showing a usage example of the handheld terminal device shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

6 is a perspective view showing a usage example of the handheld terminal device shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the handheld terminal device according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an example of connection between a conventionally known handheld terminal device and a digital controller for industrial instrumentation.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a connection example of a conventionally known handheld terminal device and a digital controller for industrial instrumentation.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Handheld Terminal Device 2 Handheld Terminal Body 3 AB Type Cable (Cable) 4 Industrial Instrumentation Digital Controller (Monitoring / Controlled Equipment) 5 Enclosure 6 A Type Connector (Type 1 Connector) 7 B Type Connector (Type 2 Connector) ) 8 power switch 10 wiring circuit 11 cable body 12 A type connector 13 B type connector

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A casing which is formed in a portable shape, a first type connector and a second type connector which are provided in a part of the casing, and a wiring circuit which connects these first and second type connectors in common. A handheld terminal body having the first type connector removably connected to the first type connector at one end, and a second type removably connected to the second type connector at the other end. A handheld terminal device comprising: a cable having a seed connector.