JPH0891725A - Maintenance computer - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Structure] The maintenance computer 5A takes in the status signal data, the failure status signal data, and the abnormal signal data from the elevator control management computer, and stores them, and based on the priority order data, A priority conversion unit 17 for rearranging the signal data in a priority order, a voice language conversion unit 18 for converting each signal data rearranged in the priority order based on the voice language data into a voice language representing an abnormal failure state, and the priority And an output unit 19 for outputting a voice language indicating the above-mentioned abnormal failure state from the speaker 20. [Effect] The failure situation is not overlooked and quick response is possible.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a maintenance computer for notifying an elevator failure condition by voice. By notifying the failure status of the elevator in voice language, we will not miss the failure status and enable quick response.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional maintenance computer will be described with reference to FIGS. 6, 7, 8 and 9. Figure 6
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a configuration of a conventional elevator system. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a connection relationship of conventional maintenance computers. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the conventional maintenance computer. Furthermore, FIG.
It is a figure which shows the relationship of an elevator status signal, a failure status signal, and an abnormal signal.

In FIG. 6, 1 is an elevator machine room installed on the roof of a building, 2 is a control panel for each unit, 3 is an elevator control management computer installed on the control panel 2, 4
Is a connection cable, and 5 is a maintenance computer carried by a maintenance person.

In the figure, 6 is a monitoring room installed on the first floor of the building or in the basement, 7 is a monitoring panel, 8 is a car position indicator for each unit, 9 is an abnormality indicator for each unit, and 10 is It is an abnormal alarm buzzer. Reference numeral 11 is a signal cable for connecting, for example, five elevator control management computers 3 and the monitoring board 7.

In FIG. 7, the car position indicator 8 of the monitoring panel 7 displays the car position, for example, "5" based on the status signal. The abnormality indicator 9 indicates that an abnormality has occurred based on a predetermined condition of the failure state signal and the abnormality signal. The abnormality alarm buzzer 10 sounds when a specific abnormality occurs.

Further, in the figure, the elevator control management computer 3 installed in each unit control panel 2 stores specification data, status signal data, failure status signal data in a memory,
Holds abnormal signal data.

Further, in FIG. 1, the maintenance computer 5 can be connected to a portable printer 13 through an interface (I / F) 12, is equipped with a liquid crystal display 14 and various operation buttons 15, and has a data confirmation function and a measurement function. It has a failure analysis function, a specification operation control function, and a specification change function.

In FIG. 9, status signals a to i are signals indicating the instruction status of the elevator equipment and the elevator control management computer 3. Further, the failure status signals a to j
Is the status signal a
Is a signal generated when the status signals match a plurality of preset failure status conditions by constantly checking i to i.
Further, the abnormal signals a to k are signals generated when the elevator control management computer 3 constantly checks the failure state signals a to j and the failure state signals match a plurality of preset abnormal conditions.

During maintenance or failure, the maintenance engineer controls the status signals a to i, the failure status signals a to j, and the abnormality signals a to k by the maintenance personnel in the control panel 2 of the elevator machine room 1.
This can be confirmed by connecting the maintenance computer 5 to the elevator control management computer 3 installed in the vehicle via the connection cable 4 (steps 21 to 23, 28).

By operating the operation button 15 of the maintenance computer 5 (step 22) and executing the data confirmation function (step 23), arbitrary status signals, failure status signals, and abnormal signals can be displayed on the liquid crystal of the maintenance computer 5. Display 14
Was displayed (step 28) and could be confirmed by character display (for example, code). Also, the portable printer 1
By using No. 3, it was possible to visually confirm the printed characters. Further, the car position signal and the abnormality signal could be visually confirmed on the car position indicator 8 and the abnormality signal indicator 9 of the monitoring panel 7 in the same manner.

[0011]

In the conventional maintenance computer as described above, the characters displayed on the maintenance computer 5 and the characters printed on the printer 13 are visually confirmed in the elevator machine room 1, or in the monitoring room 6. Since the abnormality indicator 9 was visually checked, there were problems that the display was overlooked, and that the display could not be understood quickly and the emergency response or failure analysis was erroneous.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and by confirming the failure status of an elevator in a voice language, it is possible to prevent the failure status from being overlooked.
The purpose is to obtain a maintenance computer that enables quick response.

[0013]

A maintenance computer according to the present invention is based on a signal storage section for fetching and storing status signal data, failure status signal data and abnormal signal data from an elevator control management computer, and priority data. A priority conversion unit that rearranges each of the signal data in a priority order, a speech language conversion unit that converts each of the signal data rearranged in the priority order into a speech language representing an abnormal failure state based on the speech language data, and the priority. And an output unit for outputting a voice language indicating the above-mentioned abnormal failure state from a speaker.

Further, the maintenance computer according to the present invention directly fetches each of the signal data from the elevator control management computer.

Further, the maintenance computer according to the present invention takes in each signal data from a plurality of elevator control management computers through the group management computer.

Further, the maintenance computer according to the present invention takes in each of the signal data from a plurality of elevator control management computers through a monitor board computer.

Further, the maintenance computer according to the present invention takes in each of the signal data from a plurality of elevator control management computers through a telephone line and a receiving device in the central monitoring room.

[0018]

In the maintenance computer according to the present invention, the signal storage unit for fetching and storing the status signal data, the failure status signal data and the abnormal signal data from the elevator control management computer, and each of the signal data based on the priority data. A priority conversion unit for rearranging in order of priority, a voice language conversion unit for converting each signal data rearranged in order of priority into a voice language representing an abnormal failure state based on voice language data, and the abnormal failure in the priority order. Since the output unit that outputs the voice language indicating the state from the speaker is provided, the failure situation is not overlooked and quick response is possible.

Further, in the maintenance computer according to the present invention, since each of the signal data is directly fetched from the elevator control management computer, the failure status can be overlooked and the failure status can be notified in descending order of importance. , Can understand and respond quickly.

Further, in the maintenance computer according to the present invention, since each of the signal data is fetched from a plurality of elevator control management computers through the group management computer, it is possible to shorten the time required to move from one machine to another and not to miss the failure status. Failure statuses can be notified in the order of decreasing importance and can be understood and dealt with quickly.

Further, in the maintenance computer according to the present invention, since each of the signal data is fetched from a plurality of elevator control management computers through the monitor board computer, it is possible to shorten the time required to move each machine room.

Further, in the maintenance computer according to the present invention, since each signal data is fetched from a plurality of elevator control management computers through the telephone line and the receiving device in the central monitoring room, it is possible to grasp the failure situation before going to the site. In addition, it is possible to promptly instruct local customers in the order of importance, prepare equipment and equipment required for failure recovery, and then go to the site, eliminating waste of redundant operation.

[0023]

【Example】

Example 1. An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a first embodiment of the present invention, which also has five functions such as a conventional data confirmation function and an I / F 12 to an operation button 15 (omitted in the figure). 2 is a flow chart showing the operation of the first embodiment of the present invention. In each figure, the same reference numerals indicate the same or corresponding parts.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 16 indicates an abnormal signal from a connected elevator control management computer 3 at any time.
k, the signal storage unit that captures each signal data of the failure state signals a to j, and the state signals a to i and stores the signal data in the memory (RAM or the like), 17 refers to the preset priority data and stores each signal data in advance Priority conversion unit that sorts in order of importance,
Reference numeral 18 is a voice language conversion unit that converts each signal data into a voice language by referring to preset voice language data, 19 is an output unit that outputs the voice language as a voice, and 20 is "control operation is in progress." It is a speaker that emits "Canned." The signal storage unit 16, the priority conversion unit 17,
The voice language conversion unit 18 and the output unit 19 are software stored in the ROM.

In the priority data, for example, the abnormal signal k is the first priority, the abnormal signal a is the second priority,
..., the failure status signal a is the mth priority, the failure status signal b
Is the m-th priority order, ..., The status signal a is the n-th priority order
The status signal b is the (n + 1) th priority.

Further, in the speech language data, for example, the first place is "in control operation", the second place is "canned", and the p place is "..." in order of priority. .

When the operator goes to the elevator machine room 1 on site for maintenance or failure, the maintenance computer 5A is connected to the elevator control management computer 3 in each unit control panel 2 (step 31). Next, when the voice confirmation function is selected by the operation button 15 of the maintenance computer 5A (steps 32 to 33), the abnormal signals a to k, the failure state signals a to j, and the state signal a from the memory in the elevator control management computer 3 are selected. Each signal data of i to i is fetched and stored (step 34).

Next, referring to the preset priority data in the memory of the maintenance computer 5A, the signal data is rearranged in the priority order (steps 35 to 38). For example,
When the abnormal signals a and k are generated and the data are taken in, the abnormal signals “k” and “a” are rearranged in this order.

Next, by operating the operation button 15,
By referring to the voice language data preset in the memory of the maintenance computer 5A, the first signal data is converted into the voice language in the order of priority (steps 39 to 42). For example, the abnormal signal “k” is converted into voice language data “A control operation is in progress.” And is emitted from the speaker 20.

Next, by operating the operation button 15,
By referring to the voice language data preset in the memory of the maintenance computer 5A, the following signal data are converted into the voice language in order of priority (steps 43 to 46). For example, the abnormal signal “a” is converted into voice language data “canned state”.

By operating the operation button 15, as long as there is signal data, or as much as necessary (steps 47 and 48), the state of the elevator can be confirmed by voice output in the order of important signals.

According to the first embodiment, since the maintenance staff is notified of the failure status by a voice language, the failure status is not overlooked, and the failure status is notified in descending order of importance.

In other words, in the past, since the failure status of the elevator was visually or visually confirmed, it was impossible to overlook the display or understand the display quickly.
Since the maintenance personnel are notified in a concrete voice language, the failure state is not overlooked, and since the notification is made in the order of high importance, quick understanding and response can be made.

Embodiment 2 FIG. A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the second embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 3, 1 is an elevator machine room in which a plurality of control panels 2 are installed, 50 is a group management panel, 51 is a group management computer installed in the group management panel 50, and 52 is a group management computer 51. This is a connection cable for connecting each elevator control management computer 3. The group management computer 51 has a function of fetching and storing signal data of each unit and rearranging the signal data in the order of priority of the machines.

A maintenance worker who goes to the machine room 1 in which a plurality of control panels 2 are installed connects the maintenance computer 5A to the group management computer 51, so that the failure state can be detected in a voice language in the order of priority machine and priority signal. You can check (Step 6
0-69). The process of step 63 is performed by the group management computer 50.

According to the second embodiment, the maintenance personnel are informed of the abnormalities of a plurality of units by voice language in order of priority. Therefore, it is possible to shorten the time to move from unit to unit and avoid overlooking the failure state, and the importance is high. Since they are notified in order, they can understand and respond quickly.

In other words, conventionally, it was necessary to confirm the failure status of the elevator by moving it for each machine, but in this second embodiment, since it is possible to confirm the abnormality of a plurality of machines at one place, it is necessary to move for each machine. Can be shortened.

Example 3. A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of the third and fourth embodiments of the present invention.

In FIG. 5, 6 is a monitoring room provided on the first floor or underground of the building, 7 is a monitoring panel installed in the monitoring room 6, 5
Reference numeral 3 is a monitoring board computer having the same functions as the group management computer 51 and connected to the plurality of group management computers 51, and 54 is a transfer device connected to the telephone line 55. Further, 56 is a central monitoring room of a maintenance company, which is connected to a plurality of monitoring panel computers 53 through telephone lines 55.
Reference numeral 7 is a receiving device.

By connecting the maintenance computer 5A to the monitoring board computer 53 by a maintenance worker who goes to the on-site monitoring room 6, it is possible to confirm the failure status in a voice language in the order of priority machine and priority signal.

According to the third embodiment, since the on-site monitoring panel informs the maintenance personnel of the abnormality of the plural units by the voice language,
The time required to move to each machine room and each unit can be shortened, and the failure status can be overlooked.
In addition, since they are notified in descending order of importance, you can quickly understand and respond.

In other words, conventionally, it was necessary to confirm the failure status of the elevator in the machine room 1, but this embodiment 3
Can be confirmed on the monitoring panel 7, so the time to move to the machine room 1 can be shortened.

Example 4. A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

Receiver 57 installed in central monitoring room 56
By connecting the maintenance computer 5A to, the failure state can be confirmed in a voice language in the order of priority machine and priority signal.

According to the fourth embodiment, by connecting to the receiving device 57 of the central monitoring room 56 installed in the place where the maintenance personnel are stationed, the failure state can be recognized before going to the site and the importance is high. Since it is possible to quickly give instructions to local customers and prepare the equipment and equipment necessary for failure recovery before going to the site, it is possible to eliminate the waste of duplicate operations.

In other words, conventionally, the failure status of the elevator could not be confirmed without going to the elevator installation site. However, in the fourth embodiment, the maintenance staff is in the central monitoring room 56 installed at the maintenance staff resident location. Since the notification is given in spoken language, you can check the failure status before you go to the site and you will not miss it.

[0048]

The maintenance computer according to the present invention is
As described above, the signal storage unit that fetches and stores the status signal data, the failure status signal data, and the abnormal signal data from the elevator control management computer, and the priority conversion unit that rearranges the signal data in the priority order based on the priority data. A voice language conversion unit for converting each signal data rearranged in the order of priority based on voice language data into a voice language representing an abnormal failure state; and a voice language representing the abnormal failure state in the priority order from a speaker. Since it has an output unit that outputs, you do not miss the failure situation,
The effect is that quick response is possible.

Further, as described above, the maintenance computer according to the present invention directly fetches each signal data from the elevator control management computer.
The failure status is not overlooked, and the failure status can be notified in the order of importance, so that it is possible to quickly understand and respond.

Further, as described above, the maintenance computer according to the present invention fetches each signal data from a plurality of elevator control management computers through the group management computer, so that it is possible to shorten the time for moving each machine and to make a malfunction. It is possible to prevent the situation from being overlooked, notify the failure situations in the order of importance, and to quickly understand and respond.

Further, as described above, the maintenance computer according to the present invention takes in each signal data from a plurality of elevator control management computers through the monitor board computer, so that it is possible to shorten the time for moving each machine room. Play.

Further, as described above, the maintenance computer according to the present invention takes in each signal data from a plurality of elevator control management computers through the telephone line and the receiving device in the central monitoring room, so that the computer fails before going to the site. It is possible to grasp the situation and quickly instruct local customers in descending order of importance, to prepare equipment and equipment necessary for failure recovery and to go to the site, and it is possible to eliminate the waste of duplicate operation. .

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration of a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of a third embodiment and a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of a conventional elevator system.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration of a conventional maintenance computer.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of a conventional maintenance computer.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a relationship among a status signal, a failure status signal, and an abnormal signal.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 elevator machine room, 2 control panel, 3 elevator control management computer, 4 connection cable, 5A maintenance computer, 6 monitoring room, 7 monitoring panel, 16 signal storage section, 17 priority conversion section, 18 voice language conversion section, 19 Output unit, 20 speakers, 50 group management board,
51 group management computer, 53 monitoring board computer, 54 transfer device, 55 telephone line, 56 central monitoring room, 57 receiving device.

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A signal storage unit for fetching and storing status signal data, failure status signal data and abnormal signal data from an elevator control management computer, and a priority conversion unit for rearranging the respective signal data in priority order based on priority data. A voice language conversion unit that converts each signal data rearranged in the order of priority based on voice language data into a voice language that indicates an abnormal failure state, and a voice language that indicates the abnormal failure state in the priority order is output from a speaker. A maintenance computer having an output section. 2. The maintenance computer according to claim 1, wherein each of the signal data is directly fetched from the elevator control management computer. 3. The maintenance computer according to claim 1, wherein each of the signal data is fetched from a plurality of elevator control management computers through a group management computer. 4. The maintenance computer according to claim 3, wherein each of the signal data is fetched from a plurality of elevator control management computers through a monitor board computer. 5. The maintenance computer according to claim 4, wherein the respective signal data are fetched from a plurality of elevator control management computers through a telephone line and a receiving device in the central monitoring room.