WO1998010516A1 - General operation control method and its controller - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a control method and a control device therefor, and more particularly, to an overall operation control method for controlling an entire operation device group in which a plurality of operation devices e performing a certain operation are aggregated and performing regular operation control according to a predetermined rule, and a control thereof.
- a control method and a control device therefor and more particularly, to an overall operation control method for controlling an entire operation device group in which a plurality of operation devices e performing a certain operation are aggregated and performing regular operation control according to a predetermined rule, and a control thereof.
- the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch has been conventionally used as an intrusion protection device in a safety machine for a press machine or a dangerous zone castle.
- Such a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch is configured as follows.
- a light projector having a plurality of light emitting elements and a light receiver having a plurality of light receiving elements respectively corresponding to the plurality of light emitting elements are arranged to face each other.
- By forming an optical axis between each of the plurality of light emitting elements and the plurality of light receiving elements a large number of optical axes (optical paths) are formed between the light emitting element and the light receiving element.
- a detection area is set between the light emitter and the light receiver, and a plurality of light emitting elements emit light sequentially, and the light receiving operation corresponding to each light emitting element is synchronized with the light emitting timing. Is performed.
- a detection area is set between the light emitter and the light receiver, and a plurality of light emitting elements emit light sequentially, and the light receiving operation corresponding to each light emitting element is synchronized with the light emitting timing. Is performed.
- a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch when a light-shielding object is present in the detection area, no light-receiving signal is received by the light-receiving element, and the light-shielding state of the optical axis can be determined based on the signal to output an object detection signal.
- object detection signals can be used to stop breathing equipment or detect the intrusion of people into hazardous areas in factories. In order to prevent accidents, such as by issuing an alarm.
- a synchronization signal transmitted from the projector to the receiver is used to synchronize the timing of the light emitting operation with the timing of the light receiving operation.
- a synchronization signal may be transmitted from the light receiver to the light emitter.
- the transmission means of the synchronization signal may be an electric type using saa or an optical type using light.
- FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch.
- this multi-optical axis light switch includes a pair of a projector 1 and a light receiver 2.
- Projector 1 includes a sequential projection circuit 3, a timing circuit 4, and a plurality of light projecting elements 1 0 1 to 1 0 6.
- the light receiver 2 includes a light receiving selection circuit 6, a timing circuit 5, a plurality of light receiving elements 201 to 206, a width circuit 7, a microcomputer 8, and an output circuit 9 .
- Each of the light emitting elements 101 to 106 is composed of a light emitting diode or a laser diode, and sequentially emits light one by one.
- the light receiving elements 201 to 206 are arranged to face each of the light emitting elements 101 to 106, and receive light emitted from the corresponding light emitting element.
- Each of the light receiving elements 201 to 206 is formed of a photodiode or a phototransistor, and converts received light into an electric signal and outputs the electric signal.
- the light-emitting elements 101 to 106 and the light-receiving elements 201 to 206 are provided in a one-to-one manner, and the corresponding light-emitting elements and light-receiving elements have a detection area.
- the adjacent light emitting element and the adjacent light receiving element are arranged at predetermined intervals.
- a plurality of optical axes are formed by the plurality of light projecting elements 1 1 1 to 106 and the plurality of light receiving elements 201 to 206.
- the timing circuit 4 sequentially supplies a timing signal defining the light emission timing to the light emission circuit 3, and supplies a synchronization signal for synchronizing the light emission operation and the light reception operation to the timing circuit 5.
- the sequential light emitting circuit 3 is a circuit for sequentially driving the light emitting elements 101 to 106 one by one. In response to the timing signal received from the timing circuit 4, the light emitting element 101 The light-emitting elements 101 to 106 are driven by sequentially supplying a drive current to 6106.
- the timing circuit 5 supplies a timing signal defining the light receiving timing to the light receiving selecting circuit 6 and a signal indicating the light receiving timing to the microphone computer 8 in synchronization with the synchronization signal received from the timing circuit 4.
- Light receiving selection circuit 6 Is a circuit for performing selection control of light reception by the light receiving elements 201 to 206, and performs the following operation.
- the light receiving selection circuit 6 selects a corresponding light receiving element in synchronization with the light emitting element performing the light emitting operation based on the timing signal supplied from the timing circuit 5, and sets the light receiving element to a state where light can be detected. Make it work. Thereby, the corresponding light emitting element and light receiving element sequentially emit light and receive light one set at a time. Further, the light receiving selection circuit 6 receives the light receiving signal supplied in response to the light receiving of the light receiving elements 201 to 206 and supplies the light receiving signal to the amplifier circuit 7.
- the width circuit 7 amplifies the received light signal supplied from the received light selection circuit 6, converts the amplified signal from an analog signal to a digital signal, and supplies the digital signal to the microcomputer 8.
- the microcomputer 8 compares the level of the supplied light receiving signal with a predetermined reference level, and determines whether an object is detected based on the comparison result. That is, the microcomputer 8 determines that the presence of an object has not been detected when the level of the received light signal is equal to or higher than the reference level, while the level of the received light signal has become lower than the reference level. In such a case, it is determined that the presence of an object has been detected. Then, the microcomputer 8 supplies a signal indicating such a determination result to the output circuit 9.
- the output circuit 9 outputs an object detection signal capable of indicating the presence or absence of an object in response to the signal supplied from the microcomputer 8. This object detection signal is used for the operation of various devices at the time of object detection as described above.
- a light receiver of one multi-optical axis photoelectric switch may emit light emitted from another multi-optical axis photoelectric switch. If the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch is arranged in a way that may be affected, mutual interference may occur and a malfunction in detection may occur.
- Mutual interference in this case refers to the following phenomena. For example, when the projectors simultaneously perform the light emitting operation in each of the two multi-optical axis photoelectric switches, the light receiver in one multi-optical axis optical switch emits the light emitted from the projector in the other multi-optical axis photoelectric switch. May receive.
- the light emitted from the projector of the other multi-optical axis photoelectric switch despite the fact that a light-blocking state occurs due to the object between the projector and the optical receiver of the other multi-optical axis photoelectric switch.
- Is a multi-axis light! For switch receiver By entering, there is a possibility that a state in which an actual object is not detected may occur. In this way, the phenomenon in which the light beams emitted from the plurality of multi-optical axis photoelectric switches interfere with each other is called mutual interference.
- a method of adjusting the light emission timing of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch so that the light emission timing does not coincide between a plurality of multi-optical axis photoelectric switches More specifically, a plurality of multi-optical axis photoelectric switches are connected to each other by wiring, and a plurality of multi-optical axis photoelectric switches, which are likely to emit light at the same time, are projected.
- a signal indicating the optical timing to another multi-optical axis photoelectric switch, there is a method of performing control to shift the light emitting timing on the other multi-optical axis optical switch so that the light emitting timing does not match. is there.
- the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch on the side transmitting the signal indicating the light emission timing is called the master multi-optical axis optical switch
- the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch on the side receiving the signal is the multi-optical axis switch on the slave.
- Called a photoelectric switch That is, the master is a sensor that controls the operation start timing in the connected multi-optical axis photoelectric switch, and the slave is a sensor that operates in accordance with the master.
- a setting device such as a Dave switch is used to set the frequency of a signal that regulates the light emission timing so that the light emission timing does not match among a plurality of multi-optical axis photoelectric switches. There is also a way to adjust.
- FIG. 21 is a front view of a conventional multi-optical axis photoelectric switch connected in series.
- a sensor 1 31 including the emitter 13 1 a and the receiver 13 1 b and a sensor 13 2 including the emitter 13 2 a and the receiver 13 2 b are: They are connected in series. In this case, the object detection signal is output from only one receiver 13 lb.
- Such a series connection method is used not only to prevent mutual interference, but also when setting non-detection areas that do not detect objects and when creating an L-shaped configuration that sets the detection area to an L-shape. Also used for. Sensors connected in series in this way are called extension units.
- This expansion unit is connected to a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch that functions as a sensor by itself, and is used to expand the detection area. It does not function as a sensor by itself. Therefore, When the column connection method is used, it is necessary to manufacture an additional unit separately from the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch functioning alone as a sensor, so that the manufacturing cost of the sensor increases.
- the extension unit may be changed. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the number of types of sensors by an extra amount. For this reason, when manufacturing the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch and the additional unit, there is a problem in that the manufacturing cost of the sensor including the cost of stocking them is further increased.
- FIG. 22 is a front view of a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch configured to prevent mutual interference by using a dip switch.
- each of the sensor 14 1 including the emitter 14 1 a and the receiver 14 1 b and the sensor 14 4 including the emitter 14 4 a and the receiver 14 4 b By changing the frequency setting of the light emission timing by the dip switches 142 provided in each light emitter, mutual interference is prevented.
- FIG. 22 shows an example in which mutual interference between multiple optical axis photoelectric switches connected in parallel is prevented.
- This parallel connection is a connection method in which a plurality of multi-optical axis photoelectric switches that individually output object detection signals are connected by wiring.
- Parallel connection is effective when using a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch for each of multiple machines with different detection areas (press equipment, etc.). Conversely, series connection is effective when multiple multi-optical axis photoelectric switches are used in the detection area of the same machine.
- 3B is a perspective view for explaining a specific application example of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch.
- FIG. 23A shows an application example of a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch connected in series.
- a plurality of multi-optical axis photoelectric switches composed of a light emitter 10a and a light receiver 10b are connected in series in such a manner as to surround a work area on the front side of a work device 50 for performing work such as material processing.
- an object detection signal is output from one optical receiver.
- a series connection method is suitable because an object to be detected entering one work area of one work device is detected by a plurality of multi-optical axis photoelectric switches. No matter which detection area an object enters, This is because 50 is in danger, so one object detection signal is sufficient.
- Fig. 23B shows an example of using a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch when working devices are installed in parallel.
- An optical axis photoelectric switch is provided on the front side of each of the two working devices 51 and 52 for individually performing operations such as material processing.
- a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch including a light emitter 11a and a light receiver 11b is provided so as to surround the work area.
- a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch including a light emitter 13a and a light receiver 13b is provided so as to surround the work area.
- a dip switch or the like is used for operating devices installed in parallel to prevent mutual interference. It is necessary to adjust the setting of the frequency of the signal that defines the emission timing with the setting switch of. For this reason, in order to prevent mutual interference between a large number of multi-optical axis photoelectric switches, setting switches are required by the number thereof, and the setting work for preventing the mutual interference becomes extremely complicated. In such a case, there is a problem that an erroneous setting may occur because the setting operation is complicated.
- An object of the present invention is to control the entire operation device group in which a plurality of operation devices performing a certain operation are collected.
- the operating device itself can determine whether it is the master operating device or the slave operating device S when performing regular operation control according to a predetermined rule.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a control device for each of a plurality of operating devices in order to control the entire operation device group in which a plurality of operating devices performing a certain operation are collectively controlled in a regular manner.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a control device that can determine whether the device is an operation device or a slave operation device, and can enhance user convenience.
- Still another object of the present invention is to provide a control device capable of improving the degree of freedom when changing the connection mode of the operating device group and the degree of freedom when adding an operating device.
- Still another object of the present invention is to provide a control device capable of communicating with an adjacent operating device.
- Still another object of the present invention is to provide a control device that can determine whether or not a connection mode with a connection target operation device connected in series or in parallel is an incorrect connection.
- Still another object of the present invention is to determine whether or not an operation device provided with a control device for performing overall operation control of an operation device group is connected to another operation device on the upper and lower sides of the control order. It is an object of the present invention to provide a control device capable of judging whether or not there is a difference.
- Still another object of the present invention is to determine whether or not the upper and lower sides of an operating device are connected to another operating device when performing overall operation control of the operating device group. It is to provide an operation control method.
- Still another object of the present invention is to provide a control device g capable of determining whether or not operating devices are connected in series or in parallel when performing overall operation control of the operating device group. That is.
- Still another object of the present invention is to provide a control device capable of determining a master operation device based on a connection state of an operation device (S to an upper side and a lower side) when performing overall operation control of the operation device group. It is to provide. It is still another object of the present invention to transmit a control signal according to a serial or parallel connection mode to another operating device connected to an operating device when performing overall operation control of the operating device group. Is to be able to
- Still another object of the present invention is to provide a joint device in which an operating device has a function as a master operating device and a slave operating device and operates as a master operating device when controlling the overall operation of the operating device group.
- Still another object of the present invention is to determine whether each of the operating devices of the operating device group is a master operating device or a slave operating device when performing overall operation control of the operating device group. It is to provide a control device. Disclosure of the invention
- the general operation control method is a general operation control method for performing a general operation control in accordance with a predetermined rule by supervising an entire operation device group in which a plurality of operation devices performing a certain operation are collected.
- the operating devices belonging to each other communicate with each other, and based on the relative positional relationship obtained as a result of the communication, each operating device itself is a predetermined starting point that becomes the starting point of the overall control within the operating device group. It is determined whether or not it is located at the position, and the operating device that is determined to be located at the starting position is determined as the master operating device, and the operating devices other than the master operating device are operated along with the master operating device. Let it.
- the operation in this case means an operation including, for example, a sensor detection operation.
- the control in this case means that, for example, a part of the operating device group controls the entire device collectively.
- the mutual agreement between the members means that, for example, signals are exchanged between adjacent connected operation units by a method of transmitting and receiving signals.
- the starting position means a position S serving as a predetermined reference such as a start position of the integrated operation control.
- the predetermined rule in this case means, for example, a predetermined rule regarding an operation such as sequentially operating the operation device group.
- each operating device belonging to the operating device group communicates with neighboring devices, and each operating device itself controls the overall control of the operating device group ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ based on the relative positional relationship obtained as a result of the communication. It is determined whether or not it is located at a predetermined starting point position as a starting point.
- the operating device determined to be awake at the starting position is defined as a master operating device, and operating devices other than the master operating device operate under the master operating device.
- each operating device in the operating device group can determine whether it is a master operating device or a slave operating device. This eliminates the need for the user to set the master or slave for each operating device. Thereby, the convenience for the user can be improved. Furthermore, since each operating device can determine whether it is a master operating device or a slave operating device based on the relative positional relationship with an adjacent operating device, each operating device has a relative position. Depending on the relationship, it can be both a master operating device and a slave operating device. Therefore, the degree of freedom when changing the connection mode of the operating device group and the degree of freedom when adding an operating device can be improved.
- a control device is a control device provided for each of a plurality of operation devices in order to control the entire operation device group in which a plurality of operation devices performing a certain operation are grouped and to regularly perform operation control. It is the starting point of the overall control within the operating device group based on the communication capital for communicating with the adjacent operating device and the relative position check obtained as a result of performing the communication operation by the communication unit.
- a starting position determining unit that determines whether or not the control unit is located at a predetermined starting position; and a moving unit provided with the control device when the starting position determining unit determines that the unit is located at the starting position.
- Operating device is determined to be the master operating device, and if the starting position determination unit determines that the operating device is not located at the starting position, the operating device provided with the control device is determined to be the master operating device. And a master-slave determination unit which determines a slave operation devices operating in.
- the communication unit communicates with the adjacent operating device.
- the starting position discriminating unit locates at the predetermined starting position that serves as the starting point of the overall control in the motion equipment E group. Is determined.
- the master-slave determining unit determines that the control device is located at the starting position by the starting position determining unit
- the operating device provided with the control device is determined as the master operating device
- the starting position determining unit determines the operating device. If it is determined that the control device is not located at the starting position, the operation device provided with the control device is determined to be a slave operation device that operates according to the master operation device g.
- each operating device belonging to the operating device group can determine by itself whether it is the master operating device or the slave operating device (1). This eliminates the need to make settings, thereby improving user convenience.Each operating device is either a master operating device or a slave operating device based on the relative positional relationship with the adjacent operating device. Since it is possible to determine whether or not each of the operating devices is a device, each operating device can be a master operating device or a slave operating device depending on a relative positional relationship. In addition, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom when adding operation devices.
- the operating equipment is configured to be connectable in series or in parallel with each other, and the linking unit outputs a first signal to a control device of the operating device connected in series.
- a first signal input unit for receiving a first signal from the control device, and a second signal from the control device when connected in series or parallel to the control device of the operating device to be connected.
- a second signal input unit that receives the first signal, the starting position determining unit determines whether the first signal input unit has received the first signal, and the second signal input unit determines whether the first signal input unit has received the first signal.
- the master / slave determination unit determines whether the signal of step 2 has been received. Based on the determination result of the determination unit determines one of the master operation So ⁇ or slave operation instrumentation g.
- each operating device can use two types of signals to associate with an adjacent operating device that can be connected. Therefore, each operating device can determine by itself whether it is a master operating device or a slave operating device. Furthermore, the operating device can be used for both series and parallel connection, There is no need for a separate component such as a dedicated installation unit. For this reason, it is possible to provide an operating device that has high versatility and can reduce the number of devices.
- the starting position determining unit further determines the type of the signal received by the first signal input unit, and further determines the type of the signal received by the second signal input unit. Further, based on the determination result of the signal received by the first signal input unit and the determination result of the signal received by the second signal input unit, the connection mode of the operation device to be connected to the control device is incorrect. Includes a parent connection determination unit that determines whether connection is made. In this way, the type of the received signal is further determined, and based on the determination result, it is determined whether there is an erroneous connection in the connection mode of the operation target g to be connected to the control device. It is.
- a control device includes a plurality of operating devices that perform a certain operation connected to each other to control an entire group of operating devices and perform regular operation control according to a predetermined control order.
- a second transmitting / receiving unit for transmitting / receiving signals to / from the operating device on the lower side of the control order and transmitting / receiving signals to / from the operating device on the lower side; It is determined whether or not it is connected to the higher-level operating device based on the signal receiving mode by the unit, and is connected to the lower-level operating device based on the signal receiving mode by the second transmitting and receiving device. And a determining unit for determining whether or not Including.
- each operating device transmits and receives a signal by interrogating with a higher control order; and in each operating device, a signal is transmitted and received by interrogating with a lower control order.
- each operating device Based on the step of transmitting and receiving, and the receiving mode of the signal from the higher control order in each operating device Determining whether or not a gun is in contact with another operating device on the upper side, and in each operating device, based on the reception mode of the signal from the lower side of the control order, Determining whether it is connected to the operating device.
- signals are transmitted and received to and from the operation device B on the upper and lower sides of the control order, and are connected to the operation device on the upper side based on the reception mode. It is determined whether or not it is connected to the lower-level operating device based on the signal reception by the second transmission / reception unit. For this reason, an operating device provided with a control device for performing overall operation control of the operating device group can determine whether or not it is connected to another operating device S on the upper and lower sides of the power control order. it can.
- the upper and lower control orders are determined based on the signal reception modes of the first and second transmitting / receiving units. It may be further determined whether the operating devices connected to are connected in series or connected in parallel. In this way, the operating devices connected to the upper and lower devices, respectively, are connected in series or in parallel based on the reception mode of the signals received from the upper and lower devices in the control order. By determining whether or not the operating devices are connected, it is possible to determine whether or not the operating devices are connected in series or in parallel when performing the overall operation control of the operating device group.
- the discriminating capital to determine whether or not it is connected to the upper-level operating device, it is determined whether or not it is located at a predetermined starting position that is the starting point of the overall control in the operating equipment. If the starting position fi discriminating unit and the starting position E discriminating unit are determined to be located at the starting position, the operating device provided with the controller is determined as the master operating device, and the starting position is determined. When the discriminating unit determines that the device is not located at the starting position, the master-slave determining unit that determines the operating device provided with the control device as a slave operating device that operates in accordance with the master operating device. May be included.
- control device it is determined whether or not the control device is located at a predetermined starting position serving as a starting point of the overall control, based on the reception mode of the signals received from the upper and lower operating devices in the control order.
- Control of the operation device group In this case, the master operating device can be determined based on the connection state of the operating device to the upper side and the lower side.
- a control device in each of a plurality of operating devices so as to control the entire operation device group in which a plurality of operating devices performing a certain operation are connected and collectively and to perform regular operation control.
- a control signal transmitting unit for transmitting a control signal for performing overall operation control to another connected operating device, wherein the control signal transmitting unit is connected in series with another operating device.
- the first control signal for performing the overall operation control is transmitted when the operation control is performed, and the second control signal for performing the overall operation control is transmitted when another operation device g is connected in parallel.
- the first control signal for performing the overall operation control includes, for example, a signal for instructing the operation of another operation device connected in series.
- the second control signal for performing the overall operation control includes a signal for permitting the operation of another operating device connected in parallel.
- a control device includes: a plurality of operating devices that perform a certain operation are connected to each other; If the control equipment is provided and is located at the starting point that is the starting point of the overall control within the operating equipment group and the communication part for communicating with other connected operating devices, The operating device provided with the control concealment is determined as the master operating device, and when not located at the starting position, the operating device provided with the control device 11 operates according to the master operating device.
- a master / slave determining unit that determines a slave operating device, and when the master / slave determining unit determines the master operating device, another connected operating device is regarded as a slave operating device.
- the master operating device Is determined by the setting of a predetermined switch such as a master setting switch, and the slave operation concealment is determined by the result of signal exchange.
- the operating device when performing the overall operation control of the operating device group, the operating device has the functions of the master operating device and the slave operating device, and when operating as the master operating device, the operating device itself becomes the slave operating device. It is possible to provide a control device capable of performing the integrated operation control of the operation device group by itself without adding another control device for operation. Furthermore, the operating device has functions as a master operating device and a slave operating device, and the functions can be selectively used. Therefore, if one operating device is manufactured, both the master operating device and the slave operating device can be used. Can be used. Therefore, the versatility of the operating device is improved, and the manufacturing cost of the operating device can be reduced. Also, each operating device can be a master operating device or a slave operating device. Therefore, the degree of freedom when changing the connection mode of the operating device group and the degree of freedom when installing the operating device can be improved.
- a control device performs an overall operation control for controlling an entire operation device group in which a plurality of operation devices performing a certain operation are collectively performed and performing a regular operation according to a predetermined rule.
- a control device provided for each of the plurality of operating devices K, each including a plurality of operating device individual control units for controlling the corresponding operating device in order to execute overall operation control;
- Each of the operating device individual control units has a control unit in the operating device group ⁇ based on a communication unit for communicating with an adjacent operating device and a relative positional relationship obtained as a result of performing a communication operation by the communication unit.
- the operating device provided is determined to be the master operating device, and if the starting position determining unit determines that the operating device is not located at the starting position, the operating device provided with the control device follows the master operating device.
- a master-slave determination unit that determines a slave operation device that operates as a slave.
- an operating device individual control unit that can determine whether the operating device is a master operating device or a slave operating device is provided for each of the operating devices constituting the operating device group g. Therefore, when performing overall operation control of the operation equipment group, 03084 A control device that can determine whether each of the operating devices of the operating device group is a master operating device or a slave operating device can be realized by the operating device group. Furthermore, since each operating device can determine whether it is a master operating device or a slave operating device based on a relative positional relationship with an adjacent operating device, each operating device has a relative position. Depending on the positional relationship, it can be both a master operating device and a slave operating device. Therefore, the degree of freedom in changing the connection mode of the operating device group and the degree of freedom in increasing the number of operating devices can be improved.
- a control device is a control device provided for each of a plurality of operating devices in order to control the entire operation device group in which a plurality of operating devices performing a certain operation are collectively and regularly controlled. And a communication reference unit for communicating with the adjacent operating device, and a control reference position of the overall control within the operating device group based on a relative positional relationship obtained as a result of performing a communication operation by the communication unit.
- a control reference position determining unit that determines whether or not the control reference position is located at a predetermined control reference position. If the control reference position determining unit determines that the vehicle is located at the control reference position, the control is performed.
- the operating device in which the device is provided is determined as the master operating device, and when the starting position concealment discriminating unit determines that the device is not located at the control reference position, the control device is provided.
- the operation apparatus are and a master slave determination unit which determines a slave operation device that operates subordinate to the master operating apparatus.
- the communication unit communicates with the adjacent operating device, and the control reference position determination unit determines whether the control unit is in the operating unit group based on the relative positional relationship obtained as a result of the communication operation by the communication unit. It is determined whether or not the vehicle is located at a predetermined control reference position, which is a control reference position of the general control in.
- a predetermined control reference position which is a control reference position of the general control in.
- the master Z slave determining unit determines that the control unit is located in the control reference position by the control reference position determining unit
- the operating device provided with the control device g is determined as the master operating device. If the control reference position determination unit determines that the control device is not located at the control reference position, the operation device provided with the control device is determined to be a slave operation device that operates in accordance with the master operation device. I do.
- the control reference position in this case means a reference position such as the start point of the integrated control of the integrated control and the start of various controls other than the start point. Therefore, each operating device belonging to the operating device group determines whether it is a master operating device or a slave operating device. It is possible to judge by itself whether or not it is a working device. This eliminates the need for the user to make master / slave settings for each operating device. As a result, user convenience can be improved. Furthermore, each operating device can determine whether it is a master operating device or a slave operating device based on the relative positional relationship with the adjacent operating device. Depending on the positional relationship, it can be a master operating device or a slave operating device. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom in changing the connection state of the operation device group and the degree of freedom in setting operation hiding.
- a control device includes: a plurality of operating devices that perform a certain operation connected in series or in parallel; A control device provided for each of a plurality of operating devices in order to control the operation of the lower operating device in the control order with respect to other connected operating devices for overall operation control.
- the transmission and reception of the control signal sent to the lower operation device in the control order to issue a command and the permission signal sent to the upper operation device in the control order to permit the operation of the operation device connected in parallel are performed.
- a signal transmission / reception unit for performing a certain operation when the signal transmission / reception unit receives a control signal from a higher-order control signal in the control order includes: When the operation devices are connected in series in the lower order of the control order, after the operation controlled by the operation control unit according to the control signal from the upper operation device is completed, the control signal is further transmitted to the lower order. The operation signal is transmitted to the operation device. If the operation device is not serially connected to the lower control order, the permission signal is transmitted to the upper operation device after the operation controlled by the operation control section is completed. When a signal is transmitted and received in this manner, for example, it corresponds to the lowest operating device among the operating devices connected in series.
- a control device is a control device comprising: a plurality of operation devices that perform a certain operation connected in series or in parallel; Control devices provided in each of the plurality of operating devices to control the operation of the operating devices in the lower control order with respect to the other operating devices connected thereto for overall operation control.
- a signal transmission / reception unit for performing a certain operation when the signal transmission / reception unit receives a control signal from a higher order of control order includes: When the operation devices are serially connected to the upper and lower sides of the control order, the control signal is further transmitted after the operation controlled by the operation control unit in response to the reception of the control signal from the upper operation device. Is transmitted to the lower operation device, and in response to the reception of the permission signal from the lower operation device in the control order, the permission signal is further transmitted to the higher operation device e.
- the transmission and reception of the signal in such a mode is performed, for example, it corresponds to the middle operating device between the highest and the lowest of the operating devices connected in series.
- control signals are sequentially transmitted from the upper device to the lower device, whereby the operating devices constituting the operating device group operate sequentially. Then, a permission signal for permitting the operation of the operation devices connected in parallel is sequentially transmitted to the operation device on the upper side through the operation devices connected in series, so that the operation devices are connected in series. After the operation of the operation devices is completed, the operation devices connected in parallel can be operated sequentially.
- FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a connection state of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing functions of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 4 shows a signal output from the signal output unit of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram showing wiring between the multi-optical axis photoelectric switches according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the connection state determination processing of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the relationship between the presence / absence of a signal received by the signal judging unit of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the first embodiment and the type and connection state of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch.
- FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a signal output from the signal output unit of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the connection state determination processing of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the second embodiment.
- FIGS. 1OA and 1OB are diagrams showing the relationship between the signal received by the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the second embodiment, the type of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch, and the connection state. .
- FIG. 11 is a diagram showing interconnections of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing in detail the connection mode of the parallel connection of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch.
- FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing in detail a connection mode of a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch connected in series.
- FIG. 14 is a block diagram for explaining an operation at the time of the connection state determination processing operation of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing the operation timings of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group shown in FIG. 14 during the connection state determination processing operation.
- FIGS. 16A and 16B are diagrams showing the relationship between the signal received by the signal receiving unit of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to Embodiment 3 and the type and connection state of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch. It is.
- FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the sensor connection processing.
- FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the sensor connection processing.
- FIG. 19 is a perspective view for explaining a specific example of the use of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group configured to be connected in series and in parallel.
- FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch.
- FIG. 21 is a front view of a conventional multi-optical axis photoelectric switch connected in series.
- FIG. 22 is a front view of a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch configured to prevent mutual interference by using a dip switch.
- FIG. 23A and FIG. 23B are perspective views for explaining a specific application example of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
- FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a connection state of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the first embodiment.
- a one-cut multi-optical axis photoelectric switch is referred to as a sensor.
- the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group is configured by connecting sensors 12 1 to 12 9 each having a total of 9 pairs of 3 pairs in series and 3 pairs in parallel. Each sensor includes a pair of emitter and receiver. Therefore, this multi-axis light!
- the switch group includes nine light emitters 121 a-129 a and nine light receivers 122 b-l 29 b.
- the configuration of the detection circuit of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the first embodiment is basically the same as that shown in FIG.
- the sensors of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group ⁇ are divided into a master sensor and a slave sensor.
- the master sensor is a sensor that controls the operation start timing among the connected sensors
- the slave sensor is a sensor that operates according to the master.
- the master sensor has only one pair out of the nine pairs of sensors. All sensors other than the master sensor are slave sensors that operate independently of the master sensor.
- sensor 122 is a master sensor
- the other sensors 122 to 129 are slave sensors.
- the sensor connected in parallel with the master sensor Is the highest-order sensor among the sensors in the above. That is, in the sensors 124, 125, and 126, the sensor 124 is the highest-order sensor, and the sensor 126 is the lowest-order sensor. For sensors 127, 128, and 129, sensor 127 is the highest sensor and sensor 129 is the lowest sensor.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing ⁇ of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the first embodiment.
- the sensors 121 to 129 have the same configuration. Therefore, here, the sensor 121 will be described as a representative example.
- the transmitter 1 2 1a of the sensor 1 2 1 has a signal interface section 2 1 used only when a series connection is made and a signal interface section 21 used for a parallel connection or a series connection.
- an interface unit 22 Although the signal interface units 21 and 22 use a connector in FIG. 2 as an example, they may be terminal blocks or cables.
- the light receiver 121b also has the same configuration and configuration as the light emitter 122a.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing functions of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the first embodiment.
- the sensor 122 will be described here as a representative example.
- the control section 38 includes signal transmission sections 33 and 34, signal reception sections 35 and 36, and a connection determination section 37.
- the signal transmitting unit 33 outputs a specific signal (a signal for determining a connection state as shown in FIGS. 4, 8, and 15 described later) to a series-connected lower sensor. belongs to.
- the signal transmitting unit 34 is for transmitting a signal to a sensor connected in parallel or a higher-order sensor connected in series.
- the signal receiving section 35 is for receiving a signal transmitted from a sensor connected on the lower side and transmitting the signal to the connection determining section 37.
- the signal receiving unit 36 is for receiving a signal transmitted from a higher-order sensor connected in series or a sensor connected in parallel, and sending the signal to the connection determining unit 37. Based on the reception results of the signals received by each of the signal receiving units 35 and 36, various determination processes such as determining whether the own sensor is a master or a slave and determining the connection state of the sensor are performed. It is meant to be executed.
- FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a signal output from the signal transmission unit of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the first embodiment.
- the signals output from signal transmitters 33 and 34 by light emitter 12a and light receiver 12b of sensor 12 are output in the form of pulse signals shown in FIG.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram showing wiring between the multi-optical axis photoelectric switches according to the first embodiment. Referring to FIG. 5, the same elements as those described in FIGS. 1 and 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals. A detailed description of these will not be repeated here.
- the signal transmitters 33 and 34 and the signal receivers 35 and 36 of the light emitter and the light receiver of each sensor are connected in series and in parallel as shown in FIG.
- the signal transmission unit 34 of the light transmitter 12 21 a of the sensor 12 1, which is the master sensor, is connected to the signal reception unit 36 of the light transmitter 12 24 a of the sensor 12 4, and Since the signal transmitter 34 of the receiver 1 2 1 b of the sensor 1 2 1 and the signal receiver 36 of the receiver 1 2 4 b of the sensor 1 2 4 are connected, the sensor 1 2 1 and sensor 1 2 4 are connected in parallel.
- FIG. 6 is a processing procedure of the connection state determination processing of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an order.
- This connection state determination processing is executed by the connection determination unit 37 when the power of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch is turned on.
- the connection state determination process may be executed at any time other than when the power is turned on, in response to a user's instruction.
- the transmitters and receivers of all the connected sensors output the signals described above with reference to FIG. 4 from the signal transmission units 33 and 34 at the same time. Note that such signal sparseness may be sequentially performed in a predetermined order.
- the emitters and receivers of all connected sensors receive the signals input to the signal receiving units 35 and 36, and the connection state determining unit 37 Determine the presence or absence of the received signal.
- the signal transmitters 33 and 34 of the transmitter and receiver of each sensor are respectively connected to the signal receivers 35 and 36 of the connected transmitter or receiver.
- the specific signal is transmitted and output to (# 601).
- it is determined whether or not the signal receiving unit 35 has received the input signal, that is, whether or not the input signal is present is determined (# 602). If it is determined that the input signal has been received, it is recorded that there is an input of the signal receiving unit 35 (# 604). If it is determined that there is no input signal, it is recorded that there is no input of the signal receiving unit 35 (# 603).
- the signal receiving unit 36 determines whether the signal receiving unit 36 has received the input signal. , That is, the presence or absence of an input signal is determined (# 650). If it is determined that there is an input signal, it is recorded that there is an input to the signal receiving unit 36 (# 607). When it is determined that there is no input signal, it is recorded that there is no input to the signal receiving unit 36 (# 606). When it is recorded that there is an input to the signal receiving unit 36 or when it is recorded that there is no input to the signal receiving unit 36, the sensor in which the presence or absence of the input signal is recorded is the master sensor or the slave. The determination as to whether or not the sensor is a sensor is performed based on a criterion described later with reference to FIG. 7 (# 608). Thereafter, the connection status determination process ends.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the relationship between the presence / absence of a signal received by the signal receiving unit of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the first embodiment and the type and connection state of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch.
- connection determination section 37 is configured as shown in FIG. 6 according to the relationship shown in FIG.
- step # 608 it is determined whether the device is a master or a slave, and the connection state of the sensor is determined. That is, when there is no input to the signal receiving unit 35 and there is no input to the signal receiving unit 36, it is determined that the sensor is the master sensor, and that it is not connected in series.
- the sensor If there is no input to the signal receiving unit 35 and there is an input to the signal receiving unit 36, it is determined that the sensor is a slave sensor and that it is not connected in series. Even when there is an input to the signal receiving unit 35, when the input to the signal receiving section 3 6 is not name, it determines that determines that the master sensor is in series SeMMitsuru. If there is an input to the signal receiving unit 35 and also an input to the signal receiving unit 36, it is determined that the device is a slave sensor and that it is connected in series.
- the control of the detection operation described below may be performed by a control unit other than the connection determination unit 37, and the connection determination unit 37 has a detection operation control function other than the connection determination, and the connection having the function is provided.
- the total judgment unit 37 may perform the judgment.
- the light emitter 1 2 a of the sensor 1 2 1 which is the master sensor performs the following operation.
- the master sensor first performs a detection operation.
- the master sensor's emitter 1 2 1a receives the synchronization signal consisting of the clock signal, receives the receiver 1 2 1b, the emitter 1 2 2a of the sensor 122 connected in series, and the parallel connection.
- the master sensor's emitter 1 2 1a receives the synchronization signal consisting of the clock signal, receives the receiver 1 2 1b, the emitter 1 2 2a of the sensor 122 connected in series, and the parallel connection.
- the transmitted synchronization signal is a signal that defines the timing of the light emitting operation and the light receiving operation of all the sensors in the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group.
- the synchronization signal transmitted to the transmitters 122a is sent to the transmitter of the lowest sensor connected in series through all the transmitters connected in series.
- the synchronization signal transmitted to the photodetector 1 2 1 b is transmitted to the photodetector of the lowest sensor connected in series via all the photodetectors connected in series.
- the synchronization signal transmitted to the emitter and receiver of each sensor connected in parallel is transmitted to the emitter and receiver of the lowest sensor via the emitter and receiver of the lower sensor connected in series to each of those sensors. It is sent to the receiver.
- the emitter 1 2 a of the master sensor sends a start signal to the receiver 1 2 b.
- the start signal is a signal serving as a start timing of the detection operation in the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group, and is transmitted at a predetermined cycle.
- the transmission cycle of the start signal corresponds to the time from when the master sensor 12 1 starts the detection operation to when the detection operation of the other sensors progresses sequentially and the detection operation of the last sequential sensor ends. Time is set.
- the light emitter 122 a of the master sensor performs a series of light emitting operations by sequentially emitting light from a plurality of light emitting elements in synchronization with a synchronization signal generated by itself.
- the light emission start signal is transmitted to the light emitters 122 a of the lower sensor 122 connected in series.
- the light emission start signal is a signal for instructing a lower sensor connected in series to start the light emission operation.
- the light receivers 122 b sequentially select the light receiving elements in synchronization with the synchronization signal described above and perform a series of light receiving operations. Thereby, a light receiving operation synchronized with the light emitting operation is performed. After the light receiving operation is completed, a light receiving start signal is transmitted to the light receiving device 122 b of the lower sensor 122 connected in series.
- This light reception start signal is a signal for instructing a lower-order sensor connected in series to start the light reception operation.
- the operation of the projector 122a of the slave sensor will be described.
- the light emission opening signal is received from the light emitter 12 21 a of the master sensor
- the light emission operation is started.
- the light emitting operation is performed in synchronization with the above-described synchronization signal.
- a light emitting start signal is transmitted to the light emitter 123 a of the lower sensor 123 connected in series.
- the operation of the photodetectors 122b of the slave sensor will be described.
- the light receiving operation is performed in synchronization with the above-described synchronization signal. Thereby, a light receiving operation synchronized with the light emitting operation is performed. Then, after a series of light receiving operations is completed, a light receiving start signal is transmitted to the light receiving device 123 b of the lower sensor 123 connected in series.
- the light emitter 122a of the lowest-order slave sensor basically performs the same operation as the light emitter 122a of the slave sensor described above.
- the light emitting device 123 of the lowermost slave sensor sends an end signal indicating that the light emitting operation of the lowermost sensor is completed via the light emitting device of the serially connected sensor.
- the light receiving device 1 2 3 b of the lowest slave sensor sends an end signal indicating that the light emitting operation of the lowest sensor is completed to the light emitting device of the serially connected sensor.
- the light emitter 12 21 a of the master sensor Upon receiving the end signal, the light emitter 12 21 a of the master sensor transmits a light emission start signal to the light emitters of the sensors connected in parallel.
- the light emitters of the sensors connected in parallel perform the same operation as the light emitters of the slave sensors connected in series.
- the sensors connected in series to the sensors connected in an array operate in the same manner as the above-mentioned projector of the slave sensor.
- the receiver 1 2 1 b of the master sensor Upon receiving the end signal, the receiver 1 2 1 b of the master sensor sends a start signal to the receivers of the sensors connected in parallel. Thereby, the light receivers of the sensors connected in a row perform the same operation as the above-described slave sensors connected in series.
- Such detection operation is sequentially performed from the master sensor to the last slave sensor, so that detection is performed by all the sensors in the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group.
- the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group the multi-optical axis photoelectric switches perform the detecting operation one by one in order from the master sensor, so that the mutual interference as described above can be prevented. Therefore, it is not necessary to adjust the light emission timing setting for each sensor in order to prevent mutual interference as in the past, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of mutual interference due to incorrect settings, and to ensure mutual interference. Interference can be prevented.
- the entire multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group in which a plurality of multi-optical axis photoelectric switches for performing object detection between the light emitting emitter and the light receiving receiver are collected
- the signal transmitting unit and the signal receiving unit use the adjacent multi-optical axis optical switch.
- the reunion is negotiated.
- the connection judging unit judges whether it is a master or a slave based on a relative position checker obtained as a result of performing a communication operation between the signal transmitting unit and the signal receiving unit.
- the connection determination unit determines that there is no input to the signal reception unit 36
- the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch provided with the control unit is determined to be a master sensor.
- the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch provided with the control unit is a slave sensor that operates in accordance with the master sensor. It is determined.
- each multi-optical axis photoelectric switch belonging to the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group can determine whether it is a master or a slave. This eliminates the need for the user to set the master or sub for each multi-optical axis photoelectric switch. This enhances user convenience.
- a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch having such a configuration is configured as a group of multi-optical axis photoelectric switches that are controlled in an integrated manner
- the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch itself determines whether it is a master or a slave, and according to the determination, Selectively performs the operation of the master sensor or the operation of the slave sensor.
- the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the first embodiment can be used for both the master sensor and the slave sensor, there is no need to use a separate unit conventionally used exclusively for serial connection.
- a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group including a master sensor and a slave sensor can be configured by manufacturing only one type of sensor. . That is, the versatility of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch is improved. Further, it becomes possible to reduce inventory when manufacturing sensors. Therefore, the manufacturing cost of the sensor, including the cost of stocking the sensor, can be reduced more than before.
- the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch can be used for both the master sensor and the slave sensor depending on the connection mode, the following effects can be further obtained.
- the connection mode is changed, such as when the already connected multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group is divided to form a plurality of independent multi-optical axis photoelectric switch groups, or within the multi-optical axis optical switch group.
- the multi-optical axis optical switch can easily perform the function as the master sensor and the function as the slave sensor selectively. Since the connection can be performed, the degree of freedom in changing the connection mode of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group and the degree of freedom in increasing the number of multi-optical axis optical switches can be improved. This enhances user convenience.
- connection state of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the second embodiment is the same as the connection state of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch described above with reference to FIG.
- the appearance of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the second embodiment is the same as the appearance of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the first embodiment described above with reference to FIG.
- the block diagram showing the function of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the second embodiment is the same as the block diagram shown in FIG. 3 described above and showing the function of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the first embodiment.
- the horizontal lines between the multi-optical axis photoelectric switches according to the second embodiment are the same as those shown in FIG. 5 showing the wiring between the multi-optical axis photoelectric switches according to the first embodiment. Further, the operation of detecting the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group constituted by the multi-optical axis photoelectric switches according to the second embodiment is the same as the operation of detecting the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group according to the first embodiment. A detailed description of these will not be repeated here.
- FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a signal output from the signal transmission unit of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 8 corresponds to FIG. 4 in the first embodiment.
- output signal 81 is a signal for the projector output from signal transmitters 33 and 34 by the projector.
- the output signal 82 is a signal for the light receiver output from the signal transmitters 33 and 34 by the light receiver, and the pulse period is longer than the signal for the light projector.
- FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the connection state determination processing of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the second embodiment.
- the connection determination unit 37 detects not only the presence or absence of the symbol input to the signal receiving units 35 and 36, but also the signal is emitted from the light receiver, although the signal is emitted from the projector. It is also determined whether it is a thing. Referring to FIG. 9, first, the specific signals (signals shown in FIG.
- the input signal is a signal of the light receiver (# 908a).
- the input of the signal receiver 35 is recorded as a signal of the light receiver (# 909).
- the signal receiving unit 36 determines whether or not the input signal has been received (# 904).
- the signal receiving unit 36 If it is determined that there is no input signal, it is recorded that there is no input to the signal receiving unit 36 (# 905). If it is determined that there is an input signal, it is determined whether or not the input signal is a signal of the projector (# 910). If it is determined that the input signal is a signal from the projector, the input to the signal receiving unit 36 is recorded as a signal from the projector (# 911). If it is determined that the input signal is not a signal of the projector, it is determined whether or not the input signal is a signal of the light receiver (# 9112). If it is determined that the input signal is a signal from the light receiver, the input to the signal receiving unit 36 is recorded as a signal from the light receiver (# 913).
- FIGS. 10A and 10B are diagrams showing the relationship between the signal received by the signal receiving unit of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the second embodiment, the type of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch, and the connection state.
- the connection determination unit 37 determines whether the sensor is a master or a slave, the connection state of the sensor, and the presence or absence of an incorrect connection.
- Figs. 10A and 10B there are three types of input signals to signal receivers 35 and 36: "Emitter signal”, “Receiver signal” and “None”, respectively. . Therefore, there are nine types of combinations of the types of input signals to the signal receiving units 35 and 36. For each of these combinations, the judgment of master or slave, and the judgment of the presence or absence of series connection are determined according to cases 101A to 109A for the case of the projector. The case of an optical receiver is shown by cases 101B to 109B.
- connection determination section 37 further determines the type of signal received by signal receiving section 35 and determines the type of signal received by signal receiving section 36. Based on the determination results of the signals received by each of the signal receiving units 35 and 36, it is determined whether there is an erroneous connection in the connection mode with the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch to be connected. .
- each multi-optical axis photoelectric switch can obtain the following effects in addition to the effects obtained in the first embodiment. That is, it is possible to determine by itself whether or not the connection state with the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch to be connected connected in series or in parallel is incorrect connection. For this reason, the user can easily know whether or not there is an erroneous connection, and the convenience of the user is improved.
- connection state of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the third embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment shown in FIG. This is the same as the connection state of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch related to ml.
- the appearance of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to Embodiment 3 is the same as the appearance of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch described above with reference to FIG.
- the block diagram showing the function of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the third embodiment is the same as the block diagram showing the function of the multi-optical axis switch described above with reference to FIG. A detailed description of these will not be given here.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram showing interconnections between the multi-optical axis photoelectric switches according to the third embodiment.
- the same elements as those described in FIG. 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals. A detailed description of these will not be given here.
- the difference from FIG. 5 is that, in FIG. 5, when the sensors are connected in parallel, the emitter and the emitter are connected, and the receiver and the receiver are connected.
- the receiver and the emitter are connected by the synchronization line 11 1 between the sensors.
- the synchronization line 111 is used for transmitting a connection state determination signal and a synchronization signal. In the case of such a connection, it is impossible to determine whether the light emitter is a master sensor or a slave sensor; it is not possible to determine whether the light receiver is a master sensor or a slave sensor.
- the synchronization line 1 1 1 is connected between the sensors connected in parallel between the transmitter and the receiver, which is capable of transmitting a synchronization signal between the transmitter and the receiver.
- the light emitting / receiving process can be synchronized.
- FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing in detail a connection mode of the parallel connection of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch.
- a sensor 122 that is a master sensor and a sensor 124 that is a slave sensor connected in parallel to the sensor 121 are connected in the following manner.
- the emitters of sensor 1 2 1 and sensor 1 2 4 have terminals Vs, Gnd, MSO-U, MSI-U, EXD-U, and terminal MA L—Includes U.
- Terminal Vs and the terminal Gnd are terminals for a power supply.
- Terminal MSO-U is a terminal for transmitting the synchronization signal and the STM signal for the projector.
- the STM signal for the light emitter is a pulse signal transmitted to the light receiver or the upper light emitter.
- the connection state of the sensor can be determined.
- This STM signal is also used to define the light emission start timing.
- Terminal MS I-U is a terminal for receiving the synchronization signal and the RFM signal.
- the RFM signal is a signal received from the light receiver or the upper projector, and the connection state of the sensor can be determined by receiving the RFM signal.
- this RFM ⁇ ⁇ is also used to regulate the light emission start timing.
- Terminal EXD-U is a terminal for receiving an external diagnostic signal for diagnosing the condition of the sensor.
- Terminal MAL-U is a terminal for receiving the master signal.
- the master signal is a signal indicating whether the sensor is a master sensor or a slave sensor. When this master signal is at L level, it indicates that the received sensor is a master sensor, and when this master signal is at H level, it indicates that the received sensor is a slave sensor.
- Each of the receivers of sensor 1 2 1 and sensor 1 24 has terminals V s, Yoko Gnd, terminal MSO-U, terminal MS I-U, and terminal OSSD 1- U as terminals for connection to the upper side. , And terminals OS SD2—U included.
- Terminals MSO — U are terminals for transmitting synchronization signals and STM signals for the receiver.
- the STM signal for the light receiver is a pulse signal transmitted to the light emitter or the upper light receiver, and has a shorter cycle than the STM signal for the light emitter. By transmitting this STM signal, the connection state of the sensor can be determined.
- the STM signal is also used for defining the light reception start timing.
- Terminals MS I-U are terminals for receiving the synchronization signal and the RFM signal for the receiver.
- the RFM signal for the light receiver is a signal received from the light emitter or the upper light receiver, and the connection state of the sensor can be determined by receiving the RFM signal. This RFM signal is also used to specify the reception start timing.
- OS SD2-U is a terminal for transmitting an OS SD signal that goes high when the amount of light received on all optical axes exceeds the threshold.
- Master sensor 1 2 The terminal MS O— of the transmitter 121 a of No. 1 is connected to the MS I—U of the receiver 121 b of the master sensor 121.
- the terminal MS I-U of the projector 121a of the master sensor 121 is open.
- the respective terminals EXD-U of the emitter 121 a of the master sensor 121 and the slave sensor 124 are set to an open state during an external diagnosis, and to a ground state during normal operation.
- the terminal MAL-U of the emitter 121 a of the master sensor 121 is grounded.
- the master signal received by the light emitter 121a of the master sensor 121 is at the L level, indicating that the sensor 121 is the master sensor.
- the terminal MSO-U of the light receiver 121b of the master sensor 121 and the terminal MSI-U of the light emitter 124a of the slave sensor 124 are connected.
- Each of the terminals OSSD 1-U and OSSD 2-U of the photodetector of the master sensor 121 and the slave sensor 124 is connected to an input terminal of a microcomputer as shown in FIG.
- the terminal MS O-U of the projector 1 24 a of the slave sensor 1 24, and the terminal MS I one Mr. ⁇ of photodetectors 1 24 b is connected to the slave sensor 124.
- the terminal MAL-U of the emitter 124a of the slave sensor 124 is in an open state.
- the master signal projector 1 24 a of the slave sensor 1 2 4 is received is the H level, has been shown to be a sensor 124 Gas L ⁇ one Busensa.
- the terminal MSO-U of the photodetector 124b of the slave sensor 124 is open.
- FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing in detail a connection mode of a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch connected in series.
- the sensor 122 as a master sensor and the sensor 122 as a slave sensor connected in series to the sensor 121 are connected in the following manner.
- Each of the emitters of the sensor 121 and the sensor 122 has a terminal Vs, a terminal Gnd, and a terminal on the opposite side where the terminal for connection to the upper side is provided as a terminal for connection to the lower side.
- Terminal MS O-L is used for ST signal for sync signal and sender.
- Terminal for transmitting the S signal is a pulse signal to be transmitted to the lower projector, and is a pulse signal having the same cycle as the STM signal for the projector. By transmitting this STS signal, the connection state of the sensor can be determined. This STS signal is also used to define the light emission start timing.
- Terminal MSI is the terminal for receiving the RFS signal for the sender.
- the RFS signal for the projector is a signal received from the lower-side projector, and the connection state of the sensor can be determined by receiving the RFS signal. This RFS signal is also used to specify the projector start timing.
- Terminal EXD-L is a terminal for transmitting the above-mentioned external diagnostic signal.
- Terminal MAL-L is the terminal for transmitting the master signal described above.
- the receivers of sensor 121 and sensor 122 are connected to the lower side as terminals V s, Gnd, MSI-L, MSO-L, OSS Dl-L, And terminal OS SD 2-L (not shown).
- Terminal MSOL is a terminal for transmitting the synchronization signal and the STS signal for the photodetector.
- the STS signal for the optical receiver is a pulse signal transmitted to the lower-level optical receiver, and has the same cycle as the STM signal for the optical receiver. By transmitting this STS signal, the connection state of the sensor can be determined.
- This STS signal is also used to define the light reception start timing.
- Terminal MS I-L is a terminal for receiving the RFS signal for the receiver.
- the RFS signal for the light receiver is a signal received from a lower-order light receiver, and the reception state of the RFS signal makes it possible to determine the connection state of the sensor.
- This RFS signal is also used for defining the light reception start timing.
- Terminals OSSD 1-L and OSSD2-L are terminals for receiving the OSSD signal which goes to H level when the received light amount of all optical axes exceeds the threshold.
- the emitter 121a of the sensor 121 and the emitter 122a of the sensor 122 are the lower terminal Vs, the terminal Gnd, the terminal MSO—, the terminal MSI—L, and the terminal EXD—of the lower side of the emitter 121a.
- L, and terminal MAL—L, and the upper terminal Vs, terminal Gnd, terminal MSI—U, terminal MSO—U, terminal EXD—U, and terminal] VIAL—U of sensor 122 They are connected in such a way that the related ones are connected.
- Sen The receiver 121 b of the sensor 121 and the receiver 122 b of the sensor 122 are the terminals V s, the terminal Gnd, the terminal MS O— and the terminal MS I— L on the lower side of the receiver 121 b.
- connection mode of the upper terminals of the transmitter 121a and the receiver 121b of the sensor 121 is different from that of the parallel connection described above in that the upper terminal MS O—U of the receiver 121b is connected. Is open.
- FIG. 14 is a block diagram for explaining an operation at the time of a connection state determination operation of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group according to the third embodiment.
- FIG. 14 for ease of explanation, an example is shown in which slave sensors 122 and 123 are connected in series to master sensor 121, and slave sensor 124 is connected in parallel.
- the connection mode is shown as a representative example.
- FIG. 14 in order to clarify the signal transmission / reception mode at the time of the connection state determination processing operation, the signals MS I-U, MSO-U, MSO-L, Connections for terminals MS I-L are shown. Since the connection mode of the terminals between the series-connected sensors and the connection mode of the terminals between the series-connected sensors have been described above, the description of the connection mode of the terminals between the sensors will not be repeated here.
- the lines indicating the signals transmitted and received between the sensors are numbered 1 to 6. These numbers are assigned according to the order of signal transmission timing. Signals with the same number are transmitted at the same time.
- the signal transmitted from the terminal MSO-1U of each projector is an STM signal for the projector.
- the signal transmitted from the terminal MS OL of each projector is an STS signal.
- the signal transmitted from the terminal MS O— of each receiver is an STM signal for the receiver.
- the signal transmitted from the terminal MS O-L of each receiver is the STS signal for the receiver.
- the signal received at each terminal MS I-U of each emitter and receiver is RF
- the STS signal transmitted from the upper side at each terminal MS I-U If is received, the signal is an RFM signal.
- the signal received at each terminal MS I-L of each emitter and each receiver is an RFS signal. Specifically, when an STS signal transmitted from the lower side is received at each terminal MS I-L, that signal is an RFS signal.
- FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing the operation timing at the time of the connection state determination processing operation of the multi-optical axis switch group shown in FIG.
- FIG. 15 shows transmission and reception timings of various signals in the light emitter 121a, the light receiver 121b, the light emitter 122a, the light receiver 122b, the light emitter 124a, and the light receiver 124b.
- the signals shown for each sender and each receiver are the RFM, RFS, STM and STS signals.
- the STM signal for the emitter is transmitted from the emitter 121 a to the receiver 121 b as shown in 1 of FIG.
- the STS signal for the projector is transmitted from the projector 121a to the projector 122a. Accordingly, in the light receiver 1 21 b, STM signal from the projector 1 2 1 a is received as RFM signal. In the light emitter 122a, the STS signal from the light emitter 121a is received as an RFM signal.
- the light receiver 121b and the light emitter 122a transmit the signal as shown in (1) of FIG.
- the STS signal for the light receiver is transmitted from the light receiver 121b to the light receiver 122b, and the STM signal for the light receiver is transmitted to the light emitter 124a.
- the STM signal for the projector is transmitted to the projector 121a, and the STS signal for the projector is transmitted to the projector 123a.
- the signals are received as follows.
- the STS signal from the optical receiver 121b is received as an RFM signal.
- the STM signal from the receiver 121b is received as an RFM signal.
- the STM signal from the projector 122a is received as an FJFS signal.
- the floodlight 123a only 3 signals from the floodlight 122a are available? Received as 1 ⁇ signal.
- the light receiver 122b, the light emitter 124a, and the light emitter 123a transmit a signal as shown in (3) of FIG.
- the optical receiver 122b transmits an STM signal for the optical receiver to the optical receiver 121b, and transmits an STS signal for the optical receiver to the optical receiver 123b.
- the transmitter 124a transmits an STM signal for the projector to the light receiver 124b, and transmits an STS signal for the projector toward the lower side in the serial direction.
- the projector 123a transmits a STM signal for the projector to the projector 122a and transmits an STS signal for the projector toward the lower side in the serial direction.
- the signals are received as follows.
- the STM signal from the light receiver 122b is received as an RFS signal.
- the STS signal from the receiver 122b is received as an RFM signal.
- the STM signal from the light emitter 124a is received as an RFM signal.
- the floodlight 122a the light from the floodlight 123a! The signal is a scale! ⁇ Received as a signal.
- the optical receiver 123b and the optical receiver 124b transmit a signal after receiving the RFM signal, as shown in FIG.
- the STM signal for the receiver is transmitted from the receiver 123b to the receiver 122b, and the STS signal for the receiver is transmitted toward the lower side in the serial direction.
- an STM signal for the light receiver is transmitted toward the lower side in the parallel direction, and an STS signal for the light receiver is transmitted toward the lower side in the serial direction.
- connection state determination processing operation in the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group is performed in the operation order as described above.
- FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the relationship between the signal received by the signal receiving unit of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch according to the third embodiment and the type and connection state of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch. It is. FIGS. 16A and 16B correspond to FIGS. 1OA and 10B described in the second embodiment. Unlike the case of the second embodiment, the master Z slave of the receiver cannot be checked, but the erroneous connection and the connection state of the sensor (the presence or absence of the series connection) can be determined.
- connection state determination processing described above is executed when mas is input. Note that the connection state determination process may be performed at an arbitrary time other than when the power is turned on, in response to a command from the user.
- connection determination unit 37 has a detection operation control function other than the connection determination and has the function.
- the connection determination unit 37 may perform the determination.
- the light emitter 1 2 a of the sensor 1 2 1 which is the master sensor performs the following operation.
- the master sensor first performs a detecting operation.
- the transmitter 121a of the master sensor transmits a synchronization signal composed of a clock signal to the receiver 122b.
- the transmission of the synchronization signal is performed periodically.
- the transmitted synchronization signal is a signal that defines the timing of the light emitting operation and the light receiving operation of the sensor.
- the light emitter 122 a of the master sensor performs a series of light emitting operations by sequentially emitting light from a plurality of light emitting elements in synchronization with a synchronization signal generated by itself.
- the synchronization signal used for the light emitting operation is transmitted to the light emitters 122 a of the lower sensor 122 connected in series.
- This synchronization signal is a signal for instructing the start of the light emitting operation in the lower-order sensor connected in series, and a signal for specifying the timing of the light emitting operation in the lower-order sensor.
- the light receivers 12 21b sequentially select light receiving elements in synchronization with the synchronization signal and perform a series of light receiving operations. Thereby, a light receiving operation synchronized with the light emitting operation is performed. After the light receiving operation is completed, The synchronization signal used for the light receiving operation is transmitted to the light receiving device 122 b of the lower sensor 122 that is operating.
- This synchronization signal is a signal for instructing the start of the light receiving operation in the lower sensor connected in series, and is a signal for defining the timing of the light receiving operation in the lower sensor.
- the operation of the projector 122a of the slave sensor will be described.
- a synchronization signal is received from the emitter 12 a of the master sensor, the light emitting operation is started.
- the light emitting operation is performed in synchronization with the received synchronization signal.
- the synchronization signal used for the light emitting operation is transmitted to the light emitters 123 a of the lower sensor 123 connected in series.
- the synchronization signal is a signal for instructing the start of the light emitting operation of the lower-order sensor connected in series, and is a signal for defining the timing of the light emitting operation of the lower-order sensor.
- the operation of the projectors 122a of such a slave sensor is a common operation for the projectors other than the highest and lowest.
- the operation of the photodetectors 122b of the slave sensor will be described.
- a synchronization signal is received from the receiver 1 2 1b of the master sensor, the light receiving operation starts.
- the light receiving operation is performed in synchronization with the received synchronization signal.
- a light receiving operation synchronized with the light emitting operation is performed.
- the synchronization signal used for the light receiving operation is transmitted to the light receiving device 123 b of the lower sensor 123 connected in series.
- This synchronization signal is a signal for instructing the start of the light receiving operation in the lower-order sensor connected in series, and is also a signal specifying the timing of the light receiving operation in the lower-order sensor. Transmit the light reception start signal.
- Such an operation of the photodetector 1 2 1b is an operation common to the photodetectors other than the lowest order.
- the operation of the projector 123a of the lowest-order slave sensor will be described.
- the light emission operation is started.
- the light emitting operation is performed in synchronization with the received synchronization signal.
- the light emitter 123 a generates an end signal and transmits the end signal to the light emitter 122 a on the upper side.
- the end signal is a signal indicating that the light emitting operation of the light emitter of the sensor connected in series has been completed.
- the emitter 122 a that has received the end signal transmits the end signal to the emitter of the master sensor. Send more to 1 2 1 a. That is, the end signal is sent from the lowest to the highest of the sensors connected in series.
- the light emitter 12 21 a recognizes that the light emitting operation of the light emitters of the sensors 121 to 123 connected in series has ended.
- the photodetector 123 b of the lowest-order slave sensor will be described.
- the photodetection operation starts.
- the light receiving operation is performed in synchronization with the received synchronization signal.
- a light receiving operation synchronized with the light emitting operation is performed.
- the enable signal is transmitted to the upper-side light receiver 122 b.
- the enable signal is a signal for permitting the detection operation of the sensors connected in parallel, and is transmitted through the serially connected optical receivers (optical receivers 122 b). It is sent to 21b, and further sent to the emitter of the sensor connected in parallel via the highest-order receiver 12b.
- Such an operation of the photodetector 122b is a common operation for the lowest-order photodetector.
- the start of the light emitting operation of the light emitters (light emitters 124a) of the sensors connected in parallel is controlled based on the enable signal transmitted on the light receiver side.
- An example was shown in which permission was granted, but the invention is not limited to this, and based on the end signal transmitted at the transmitter, the operation of the transmitters (transmitters 124a) of the sensors connected in parallel It may be possible to control (permit) the start of the operation. In other words, the start of the operation of the projectors 124a connected in parallel may be controlled (permitted) when the projectors 121a receive the end signal.
- the synchronization signal is a synchronization signal independently generated by the projector of the highest-order slave sensor, and is a signal that defines the timing of the light emitting operation and the light receiving operation of the sensor.
- the projector (eg, 124a) of the highest-order slave sensor performs a series of light emitting operations by sequentially emitting light from a plurality of light emitting elements in synchronization with a synchronization signal generated by itself.
- the light emitter of the lower sensor connected in series (For example, 124a)
- the synchronization signal used for the light emitting operation is transmitted.
- This synchronizing signal is a signal for instructing the start of the light emitting operation in the lower sensor connected in the iff column, and is a signal for specifying the timing of the light emitting operation in the lower sensor.
- the receiver of the highest-order slave sensor (for example, 124b) performs the same operation as that of the above-mentioned master-sensor receiver 121b. Then, a slave sensor connected in series below the highest-order slave sensor (for example, 124) performs the same operation as the above-described slave sensor connected in series. Thereafter, when the detection operation of the lower-order sensor of the slave sensor is completed, the enable signal described above is sent to the receiver (for example, 124b) of the highest-order sub-sensor, and the enable signal is further transmitted. Then, it is sent to the receiver (for example, 127 b) of the uppermost slave sensor connected in parallel. Then, the same operation as that of the slave sensor connected in parallel as described above is performed. As a result, the detection operation starts from the master sensor, sequentially proceeds in the lower order in series with the master sensor, and further shifts to the slave sensor connected in parallel.
- Such detection operation is performed sequentially from the master sensor to the last-order sub-sensor, whereby the detection by all the sensors in the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group is performed.
- the multi-optical axis photoelectric switches perform the detecting operation one by one from the master sensor in the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group, the mutual interference as described above can be prevented. Therefore, it is not necessary to adjust the emission timing setting for each sensor in order to prevent mutual interference as in the past, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of mutual interference due to erroneous settings. Mutual interference can be prevented.
- connection determination section 37 further determines the type of signal received by each of signal receiving sections 35 and 36, and, based on the determination result, determines the number of connection targets. A determination is made as to whether there is an erroneous connection in the connection mode with the optical axis photoelectric switch.
- the light emitter and the light receiver are connected by a synchronization line, the light emission and light reception processing of the light emitter and the light receiver can be synchronized. This allows the user to Can easily find it, and can synchronize the light emitting and receiving processes between the light emitter and the light receiver, improving the convenience for the user.
- the configuration of the third embodiment by executing the sensor connection processing described below, in addition to the above-described determination, it is possible to determine the upper and lower positions of the sensor. It is possible, and by performing such processing, it becomes possible to determine the presence or absence of the parallel arrangement of the sensors.
- FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are flowcharts showing the processing contents of the sensor connection processing.
- FIG. 17 shows the sensor connection process for the light emitter
- FIG. 18 shows the sensor connection process for the light receiver.
- the sensor connection process for the projector will be described. First, processing for switching the control buffer of the signal transmission system to the sensor connection processing is performed (701). Next, it is determined whether the master signal (MAL) is at the L level (# 701). If the master signal (MAL) is determined to be at L level, this sensor is determined to be the master emitter (# 701), while if the master signal (MAL) is determined to be at H level Determines that this sensor is the slave projector (# 712).
- the processing of transmitting the STM signal corresponding to those processings to the master receiver is performed (# 706), and thereafter, the processing will be described later. Go to # 71 1 processing.
- the STM signal is transmitted to the master receiver and the STS signal is transmitted to the lower-side emitter. (# 707). Then, it is determined whether or not the RFS signal in response to the transmission of the STS signal has been returned from the lower-side projector. (# 708).
- this sensor is determined to be the slave projector (# 7 12), it is determined whether or not the RFM signal has been received within 3 seconds (# 713). . If no RFM signal is received within 3 seconds, off-hold processing is executed and execution of sensor connection processing is prohibited (# 714).
- the off-hold process is a process executed when an abnormal state in which the sensor can recover is generated, and the sensor is set to the off-hold state. In the off-hold state, normal operations such as error code processing are prohibited. In the case of the off-hold state, it is possible to return to normal operation by removing the cause of the error and turning on the power again.
- the RFM signal is received within 3 seconds, it is determined whether the received RFM signal is from the optical receiver (# 715). If it is determined that the received RFM signal is from the receiver, it is determined that the emitter of this sensor is the emitter of the highest sensor of the slave (# 71).
- the received RFM signal is from the receiver, it is determined that the receiver of this sensor is not the receiver of the highest sensor (# 806). After that, it proceeds to the process of # 810 described later.
- it is determined whether or not the received RFM signal is from the projector (# 807). If it is determined that the received RFM signal is not from the projector, it is determined that an abnormal condition has occurred (# 809). On the other hand, if it is determined that the received RFM signal is from the projector, it is determined that this receiver is the receiver of the highest sensor (# 808).
- a photodetector it is determined that it is the highest and not the lowest, and that it is not the highest and not the lowest. : It is possible to make four types of judgments, that is, the judgment that it is the lowest order and the judgment that it is not the highest order and is the lowest order. Further, in the case of the projector of the slave sensor, it can be determined whether or not the sensors are connected in parallel.
- each sensor determines which position is higher or lower.
- the setting work such as the sensor position setting by the user can be omitted, so that the convenience of the user can be improved.
- the presence / absence of the parallel connection can be determined by the sensor, the work of setting the presence / absence of the parallel connection by the user can be omitted, and the convenience for the user can be improved.
- the following processing for an abnormal state may be performed.
- An abnormality in the connection state of the sensor occurs when, for example, an erroneous connection of the SEi ⁇ , a disconnection of the connector, or a short circuit of the connector for connecting the sensor results in an erroneous connection state.
- the abnormality of the connection state of the sensor also occurs when the connection state of the sensor changes due to the disconnection of the connector for connection of the sensor while 3 ⁇ 43 ⁇ 43 ⁇ 4 is input after the sensor connection processing. The following processing is performed for such abnormal connection of the sensors.
- the master signal is at the L level and the terminal MSI-U receives a signal at the L level during the sensor connection process, it is assumed that a wiring error has occurred and the device is turned off. If the master signal is at the H level and the signal received at the terminal MSI-U is not the predetermined signal, the state is set to the off-horon state.
- the RFM signal that permits the start of the light emission process has not been received for 4.75 ms to 5.0 Oms from the start of the light emission operation processing, it will be in the off-hold state. I do. If there is a sender connected in the lower direction, the RFS signal is not returned from the emitter connected in the lower direction within 1 Os after transmitting the STS signal that permits the start of the light emission operation processing. In this case, it is assumed that the connection state has changed and the off-hold state is set.
- the RFS signal is input from the lower-level sensor when the process of the emission operation ends and the process of the next emission operation starts. If not, it is assumed that the connection status has changed and the device is set to the off-hold status.
- the transmission of the synchronization signal from the emitter does not stop at the same time as the termination of the light receiving operation when the receiver is the lowest order receiver, it is assumed that some abnormality has occurred in the emitter, and is set to the off-hold state. If the receiver is the lowest-order receiver, periodically check the level of the RFS signal received at terminal MSI-L. And if the level is L level, it is regarded as sa miss and put off hold state.
- the master projector If it is the master projector, read the value of the RFM signal, and if the level is at the L level, consider that the sensor connection has changed and determine that the rooster connection is abnormal. In this case, the determination of the level of the signal to be determined is performed a plurality of times and the majority is determined. When it is determined that the wiring connection is abnormal for two or more cycles of the determination process, the off-hold state is set.
- the level of the signal to be determined is determined a plurality of times to determine majority.
- the state is set to the off-hold state.
- the level of the signal to be determined is determined a plurality of times to determine the majority.
- Performing the detection of abnormalities in the connection status as described above and processing for the occurrence of the abnormalities prevents the detection operation from being performed with the abnormal status occurring, and does not provide an erroneous detection result. You can do so.
- FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing a specific application example of a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group connected in series and in parallel.
- FIG. 19 shows an application example in which a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch connected in series and a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch connected in parallel are used in combination.
- a multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group is provided on the front side of each of two work equipments g53 and g54 that individually perform work such as material processing.
- a plurality of multi-optical axis photoelectric switches including a light emitter 1a and a light receiver 14b are connected in series so as to surround the work area, and the detection area is formed by this series connection. It has been done.
- a plurality of multi-optical axis photoelectric switches including a light emitter 15a and a light receiver 15b are connected in series so as to surround the work area. The detection region is formed by this series connection.
- the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch on the working device 53 side and the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch on the working device 54 side are connected in parallel.
- the multi-optical axis photoelectric switches are connected in parallel, and the object detection signal is output from one light receiver of the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch of each work equipment.
- a connection method combining a series connection method and a parallel connection method is suitable. That is, since the working devices 53 and 54 work individually, it is not efficient to perform the danger avoiding operation even if the other working device detects an object in one working device.
- the multi-optical axis photoelectric switch group connected in series and in parallel can be used for a working device as shown in FIG. 19, for example.
- the following determination method is used. May be used to determine whether the sensor is a master sensor or a slave sensor.
- Each sensor has a master setting switch that sets the sensor as a master sensor.
- the sensor set as the master sensor by the master setting switch recognizes itself as the master sensor. That is, it is determined that the sensor is the master sensor based on the operation of the master setting switch.
- the master sensor may be at any fi in the multi-optical axis switch group.
- Sensors that are not set as master sensors by the master setting switch exchange signals with the upper and lower sensors in the same manner as the above-described sensors, and change the signal reception mode. Based on this, determine that it is a slave sensor. In this way, a sensor at any position can be a master sensor.
- no complicated operation is required, so that user convenience can be improved.
- the transmission type multi-optical axis photoelectric switch in which the light emitter and the light receiver are separate housings has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it may be a reflection type multi-optical axis photoelectric switch in which the light emitter and the light receiver are the same body.
- a robot located at a certain starting position is defined as a master robot, and another robot is defined as a slave robot. Can be considered.
- the operation control is centrally controlled by a centralized control computer or the like.
- each operating device such as a photoelectric switch communicates side by side with each other, and performs unified and regular operation control as a whole of the operating device group.
- a certain operation equipment is to be deleted or an operation equipment is to be increased, it is not necessary to notify the centralized management computer and register it one by one.
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