JP2008237361A - Control system of game machine island - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress the useless visit of work staff to a game machine island and to improve the work efficiency of the work staff. <P>SOLUTION: When receiving a control instruction signal SS from a management terminal device 2 installed in a place away from the game machine island 100, an island control unit 5 controls game ball circulation facilities (reduction machine 200, heater 220 and ball discharge stopper 230, etc.,) on the basis of the control instruction signal SS. When an invalid operation is inputted from an operation switch group device 6 installed to the game machine island 100, the control of the game medium circulation facilities by the island control unit 5 is limited. Then, by a display panel installed to the management terminal device 2, the game machine island 100 where the game ball circulation facilities is not operated though the management terminal device 2 has transmitted the control instruction signal SS is displayed so as to be specified and the game machine island 100 where the invalid operation is inputted is displayed so as to be specified. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system island control system including game medium circulation means for supplying game media to a plurality of game machines and collecting game media discharged from the game machines.

  Conventionally, a game platform island where a plurality of game machines such as pachinko machines and pachislot machines are installed is a game ball circulation facility that supplies game media to each game machine and collects game media discharged from each game machine. And game media circulation means such as a game medal circulation facility.

  In a game arcade having a plurality of such game platform islands, a control system for the game platform islands is installed, and a control instruction signal is sent to each game platform island from a remote control means such as a management terminal provided in an office in the game park. May be remotely controlled to operate or stop the game ball circulation facility on each game platform island (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In such a game platform island control system, for example, the processing of the game ball circulation facility on each game platform island before or after the store opening is executed by transmitting a control instruction signal from the management terminal. As a result, the staff working in the amusement hall (hereinafter referred to as “work staff”) before opening the store or after closing the store does not look around the game ball circulation facilities on each game platform island, and performs operations such as operation and stop for each game ball circulation facility. The work efficiency of the work staff is improved accordingly.

  In addition, a means for inputting an invalid operation for invalidating remote control from the management terminal at hand (hereinafter referred to as invalid operation input means) is provided on each game table island, and when invalid operation is input from the invalid operation input means, A technology (hereinafter also referred to as “remote control invalidity technology”) for separating the game ball circulation facility on the game platform island in which the invalid operation input means is installed from the management terminal is applied to the game platform island control system described in Patent Document 1. An adopted control system (hereinafter also referred to as a remote control disableable system) is known.

  With this remote control disabling system, for example, when performing maintenance work on a game ball circulation facility on a game platform island, it is possible to perform an invalid operation through the invalid operation input means, and during the maintenance work, the management terminal It is prevented that the game ball circulation facility is unexpectedly operated by the control instruction signal from the control instruction signal, and the safety of the maintenance work is improved.

  In addition, a technology that enables the operating status of the game ball circulation equipment provided on each game platform island in the game hall to be displayed on the display screen of the management terminal provided in the office in the game hall (hereinafter referred to as management terminal operation display technology). (For example, refer to Patent Document 2).

With this technology, the staff who manage the game hall (hereinafter referred to as management staff) can check the operating status of the game ball circulation facility on the management terminal side. This eliminates the need to look around for the game ball circulation facility, thereby improving the efficiency of the management of the game hall.
JP 2002-210195A JP-A-10-118305

However, in the remote control disabling system, the operating status of the game ball circulation facility provided on each game platform island in the game hall cannot be displayed on the display screen of the management terminal. For this reason, the management staff cannot confirm on the management terminal side whether or not the remote control from the management terminal is being executed. Therefore, even if an abnormality occurs in which the game ball circulation facility does not operate due to a failure, the management staff cannot detect this abnormality at an early stage. For example, the abnormality that occurred before the opening of the store is resolved by the opening of the store. There was a problem that it was impossible.

  Accordingly, the applicant of the present application has invented a technology that employs the technology described in Patent Document 2 for the remote control invalidity system, that is, a technology that employs the management terminal operation display technology for the remote control invalidity technology. As a result, whether or not the game ball circulation facility is in operation can be confirmed by remote control from the management terminal, and an abnormality of the game ball circulation facility can be found early.

  However, in the above-developed technology, in the situation where the game ball circulation facility does not operate even though the control instruction signal is transmitted from the management terminal, the reason that the game ball circulation facility does not operate is the failure of the game ball circulation facility. The management terminal cannot confirm whether there is an invalid operation input from the invalid operation input means.

For this reason, it is necessary to go to a game stand island where the game ball circulation facility is not in operation and check whether it is a failure or not, and if it is a failure, it is necessary to perform an operation to eliminate the failure.
However, if the cause that the game ball circulation facility is not operating is not a failure, that is, an invalid operation input, another work staff has already performed a maintenance work on the game island. Therefore, dispatching additional work staff to this game platform island is a wasteful action, which causes a reduction in work efficiency by the work staff.

  The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and an object of the present invention is to improve work efficiency of the work staff by suppressing the work staff from going to the game platform island in vain.

  As a means for solving the above-mentioned problem, the game island control system of the invention of claim 1 supplies game media to a plurality of game tables and collects the game media discharged from the plurality of game tables. A game stand island control system comprising a game medium circulation means, and a remote control means installed at a location distant from the game stand island and transmitting a control instruction signal for controlling the game medium circulation means; Receiving means for receiving the control instruction signal transmitted from the remote control means, island control means for controlling the game medium circulating means based on the control instruction signal received by the receiving means, and the game An invalid operation input unit that is installed on the island and inputs an invalid operation, and a control restriction unit that restricts the control performed by the island control unit when the invalid operation input unit inputs the invalid operation. A first notifying unit that is installed in the vicinity of the remote control unit and that can be used to identify a game island where the game medium circulating unit does not operate despite the remote control unit transmitting the control instruction signal; A second notification means that is installed in the vicinity of the remote control means, and that when the control by the island control means is restricted, the game stand island for which the control by the island control means is restricted can be specified; A gist of a control system for a game platform island, characterized by comprising:

  In the control system for a game stand island according to claim 1 configured as described above, a control instruction signal for controlling the game medium circulation means is transmitted by the remote control means installed at a location distant from the game stand island. . Then, the control means signal transmitted from the remote control means is received by the receiving means, and the game medium circulating means is controlled by the island control means based on the control instruction signal received by the receiving means.

In addition, when an invalid operation is input by the invalid operation input means installed on the game platform island,
Control by the island control means is restricted by the control restriction means.
Then, the first notification means installed in the vicinity of the remote control means notifies the game stand island where the game medium circulating means does not operate despite the remote control means transmitting the control instruction signal. In addition, the second notification means installed in the vicinity of the remote control means notifies the game stand island, which is controlled by the island control means, in an identifiable manner.

  Therefore, among the game stand islands notified by the first notification means, the game stand islands notified by the second notification means are restricted from being controlled by the island control means. It is possible for the remote control means to recognize that the game stand island that has not been notified is not restricted by the island control means.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game stand island control system comprising: a notification ending unit that causes the second notification unit to end notification when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of notification by the second notification unit. The gist is to provide.

  Thus, in addition to the operation of the first aspect, when the predetermined time elapses from the start of notification by the second notification means by the notification end means, the notification by the second notification means is ended. The predetermined time may be set to be slightly longer than the time required for maintenance work (for example, about 20 minutes).

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game stand island control system, wherein the release control input means for inputting a release operation, and the control operation when the release operation input means inputs the release operation. A release means for releasing the restriction of the island control means by the restriction means, and a restriction device that is installed in the vicinity of the remote control means, and the restriction is released when the restriction of the control by the island control means is released by the release means. The gist of the present invention is to provide third informing means for informing the specified game stand island in an identifiable manner.

  Thereby, in addition to the action of claim 1 or claim 2, when the release operation is input by the release operation input means installed on the game stand island, the release control means controls the island control means by the control restriction means. The restriction is lifted. Then, when the restriction of the control by the island control means is released by the releasing means, the third game means installed in the vicinity of the remote control means notifies the game stand island whose restriction has been released in an identifiable manner.

Therefore, it becomes possible to notify the game table island whose restriction has been released on the remote control means side.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game island control system comprising: an operating status of the game medium circulating means in the game island specified by the notification of the third notification means; and the control instruction received by the reception means. Comparing means for comparing the operation contents of the game medium circulating means indicated by the signal, and fourth informing means installed in the vicinity of the remote control means for informing contents different in comparison by the comparing means. This is the gist.

  Thus, in addition to the operation of claim 3, the comparison means indicates the operating status of the game medium circulation means on the game platform island specified by the notification of the third notification means and the control instruction signal received by the reception means. The operation contents of the game medium circulating means to be compared are compared, and further, the fourth notifying means installed in the vicinity of the remote control means notifies the contents which are different in the comparison by the comparing means.

Therefore, the remote control means can inform the difference between the operating status of the game medium circulating means and the operation contents of the game medium circulating means indicated by the control instruction signal.
The game island control system of the invention of claim 5 is characterized in that after the restriction of the island control means is released by the release means, the notification of the third notification means based on the comparison result by the comparison means. The game medium so that the operation status of the game medium circulation means in the game island specified by the above-mentioned operation matches the operation content of the game medium circulation means indicated by the control instruction signal received by the reception means. The gist is to provide comparative island control means for controlling the circulation means.

  Thereby, in addition to the operation of claim 4, the game medium circulating means in the game island specified by the notification of the third notification means after the release of the control restriction of the island control means by the release means by the comparison island control means The game medium circulating means is controlled so that the operation status of the game machine matches the operation contents of the game medium circulating means indicated by the control instruction signal received by the receiving means.

  In the gaming island control system according to the first aspect of the present invention, the gaming medium island notified by the first notification means, that is, the game medium circulating means operates despite the remote control means transmitting the control instruction signal. Among the game stand islands that do not play, the game stand island that is informed by the second notification means (hereinafter also referred to as the restriction notification game stand island) is restricted by the island control means, and the second notification means It is possible for the remote control means to recognize that the game table island that is not notified (hereinafter also referred to as non-restricted notification game table island) is not restricted by the island control means.

In other words, it is possible for the remote control means to recognize that the maintenance work is being performed on the restricted notification game platform island and that the non-restricted notification game platform island has failed.
For this reason, it is possible for the remote control means to recognize that the restricted notification game table island is a game table island where another work staff has already performed a maintenance work and it is not necessary to send the work staff. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the wasteful action of sending the work staff to the game stand island where another work staff is already performing the maintenance work, and it is possible to improve the work efficiency of the work staff. .

  Further, regarding the non-restricted notification game table island, even if a work staff is sent, it can be recognized on the remote control means side that another work staff is not already performing a maintenance work.

  Therefore, even if a work staff is sent to the unrestricted notification game table island, another work staff is not already performing maintenance work on the game table island. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the useless action of sending the work staff to the game platform island, and there is an extremely excellent effect that the work efficiency of the work staff can be improved.

  In addition to the effect of claim 1, the game platform island control system of the invention of claim 2 continues to be notified by the first notification means even after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of notification by the second notification means. Even if it is a game stand island (restricted notification game stand island) where the control by the island control means is restricted, a game stand island (unrestricted notice game stand island) where the control by the island control means is not restricted If it is, it becomes possible to make it recognize on the remote control means side.

For this reason, on the remote control means side, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the notification by the second notification means, the work staff is sent to the game island where the control by the island control means is actually restricted. Become. Thus, for example, when the release operation input means for inputting the release operation for releasing the control restriction by the island control means is installed on the game stand island, the maintenance work is performed before the predetermined time elapses. When the work staff who has forgotten to perform this release operation, the work staff who newly went to the game platform island notices that the release operation has not been performed, and performs the forgotten release operation. There is an effect that can be.

  In addition, when the release operation is not input due to a failure of the release operation input means even though the work staff who has been performing the maintenance work before the predetermined time has passed performs the release operation, There is an effect that the work staff headed to the game stand island can notice the failure of the release operation input means.

  By the way, when the control by the island control means is released and the notification by the second notification means is terminated, the game island with the release of the restriction is notified by the first notification means. However, there is a possibility that the game island is not notified by the second notification means, that is, the unrestricted notification game island. In other words, there is a possibility that the remote control means will recognize that it is a game stand island where work staff need to be dispatched despite the fact that the maintenance work has been completed and the maintenance work is no longer necessary. is there.

  However, in addition to the effect of claim 1 or claim 2, the game stand island control system of the invention of claim 3 is a game stand in which the restriction of control by the island control means is released by the notification by the third notification means. Recognize that it is an island. For this reason, it can be recognized that it is a game stand island where another work staff has already finished the maintenance work and does not need to be sent to the work staff. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the wasteful work of sending a new work staff to the game machine island where another work staff has already performed the maintenance work, and it is possible to improve the work efficiency of the work staff. Play.

  In addition to the effect of claim 3, the game stand island control system of the invention of claim 4 is different between the operating status of the game medium circulating means and the operating contents of the game medium circulating means indicated by the control instruction signal. Only the contents to be recognized can be recognized. Therefore, after the restriction on the control by the island control means is released, in order to match the operation status of the game medium circulation means with the operation contents of the game medium circulation means indicated by the control instruction signal, which game medium circulation means is used. It is possible to easily recognize how to operate, and it is possible to improve the efficiency of the operation of operating the game medium circulating means after the restriction of the control by the island control means is released. Play.

  In addition to the effect of claim 4, the game stand island control system of the invention of claim 5 is a process instructed by a control instruction signal while the control by the island control means is restricted (hereinafter referred to as a restriction time instruction process). ) Will be performed after the release operation. For this reason, it is not necessary for the staff of the game hall to perform the operation of executing the restriction time instruction process after the release operation. Thereby, there exists an outstanding effect that the work efficiency of the staff of a game hall can be improved further.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a game platform island control system 1 to which the present invention is applied, and FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the arrangement of a reduction machine 200, a ball passage shutter 210 and the like in the game platform island 100. .

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game platform island control system 1 is used in a game hall including a plurality of game platform islands 100 in which a plurality of game platforms 120 are arranged in a line. In FIG. 1, only one game stand island 100 is shown and only two game stand 120 are shown.

The game table island 100 is installed at the center of the game table island 100 in the longitudinal direction (see FIG. 2).
The game machine collected from the game table 120 is returned to the upper part of the game table island 100, and the storage tank 270 (see FIG. 2) for storing the game balls collected from the game table 120 is sent to the game machine 200. A ball passage shutter 210 that stops the flow of game balls as necessary, and from the reducer 200 toward the end of the game stand island 100 in order to replenish each game stand 120 with the game balls lifted by the reducer 200 In order to remove moisture adhering to the game ball flowing down on the downwardly inclined supply rod 250 (see FIG. 2), the heater 220 for heating the supply rod 250 and the downstream end of the supply rod 250 are installed. (See FIG. 2), a ball removal stopper 230 for extracting the game balls staying on the replenishing basket 250, and a game machine being lifted by the reduction machine 200 to be mounted on the reduction machine 200 for polishing. And a cloth belt take-up device 240 to the cloth belt take-take was is installed.

  Hereinafter, the reducing machine 200, the ball passage shutter 210, the heater 220, the ball removal stopper 230, the cloth belt winding device 240, the replenishment basket 250, the collection basket 260, and the storage tanks 270 and 280 are collectively referred to as a game ball circulation facility.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the game stand island 100, a collection basket 260 that collects game balls discharged from the game table 120 (not shown in FIG. 2, see FIG. 1) and a collection basket 260 are collected. Storage tanks 270 and 280 for storing game balls are installed. The game balls stored in the storage tank 280 are transported to the storage tank 270 by a game ball transport mechanism (not shown) and stored in the storage tank 270.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the game platform island control system 1 includes a management terminal device 2 that manages the entire game arcade, a network adapter 3 that communicates between the game platform islands 100 in the game arcade, and the game platform island 100. A communication board 4 that communicates with various installed devices and various boards, an island control control unit device 5 that controls the entire amusement stand island 100, a reduction machine 200, a ball passage shutter 210, a heater 220, a ball An operation switch group device 6 including buttons 51a, 52a, 53a, 54a, and 55a (see FIG. 9) for operating the pulling stopper 230 and the cloth belt winding device 240 and a plurality of game tables 120 are connected. A plurality of I / O boards 7 for inputting / outputting various signals to / from the game machine 120 are connected to a safe opening sensor 141 (described later) and a change machine opening sensor 142 (described later). The island edge I / O board 7a for inputting / outputting various signals to / from the safe opening sensor 141 and the change machine opening sensor 142, and the island information display device 8 for displaying information on the game platform island 100 are provided. Prepare.

  The management terminal device 2 and the network adapter 3 are connected so as to be capable of data communication via the network line C1, and the data between the network adapter 3 and the communication board 4 of each game stand island 100 is transmitted via the network line C2. It is connected so that it can communicate.

  The communication board 4 is connected to the island control control unit device 5 and the island information display device 8 through the network line C3 so as to be able to perform data communication, and also connected to the plurality of base I / O boards 7 through the network line C4. Is connected to be capable of data communication.

In the gaming island 100, a plurality of gaming tables 120 are arranged in a line on both sides in the longitudinal direction.
In the game stand island 100, the stand I / O substrates 7 are arranged in a line on both sides in the longitudinal direction. The table I / O board 7 is connected to four adjacent gaming tables 120 and inputs a signal output from a signal output terminal (not shown) of each gaming table 120.

In addition, a communication board 4 is installed in the center of the game table island 100 in the longitudinal direction, and four stand I / O boards 7 are arranged adjacent to the left and right sides of the communication board 4. And communication board 4
Are connected to each of the four base I / O boards 7 via a network line C4 so that data communication is possible. Furthermore, adjacent base I / O boards 7 are connected to each other via a network line C4 so that data communication is possible. As a result, data communication can be performed between the communication board 4 and all the base I / O boards 7.

  Further, the island control control unit device 5 is connected to the reduction machine 200, the ball passage shutter 210, the heater 220, the ball removal stopper 230, and the cloth belt winding device 240, and controls them.

  The operation switch group device 6 is connected to the island control control unit device 5 via the network line C5 so that data communication is possible, and the island control control unit device 5 via the power supply line V1. AC to receive 32 volt power.

  In addition to the four game tables 120, a call lamp device 110 and an out ball counter 121 corresponding to each of the four game tables 120 are connected to the table I / O board 7 so that signals can be input and output. The Furthermore, the table I / O board 7 includes two column opening sensors 131 for detecting the opening of inspection columns (not shown) provided above the gaming table 120 for every two adjacent gaming tables 120; Connected to the four inner frame opening sensors 132 for detecting the opening of the inner frame (not shown) of the game table 120 so that signals can be input and output. With this configuration, signals from the calling lamp device 110, the out ball counter 121, the inter-column opening sensor 131, and the inner frame opening sensor 132 are input to the communication board 4 via the table I / O board 7.

  Further, the island edge I / O board 7a is a safe (installed at one end in the longitudinal direction of the game island 100 to collect coins put into a plurality of ball lending machines (not shown) in the game island 100. And a safe opening sensor 141 that detects the opening of the game machine island 100 and a money changer opening sensor 142 that detects the opening of the money changer (not shown) installed at one end in the longitudinal direction of the game platform island 100. It is connected to the platform I / O board 7 installed adjacent to the ball lending machine or the safe so that data communication is possible via the network line C4. With this configuration, signals from the safe open sensor 141 and the money changer open sensor 142 are input to the communication board 4 via the table I / O board 7 and the island edge I / O board 7a.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the management terminal device 2.
As shown in FIG. 3, the management terminal device 2 includes a user interface (hereinafter referred to as a user I / F) including an operation unit 22a including a keyboard and a mouse and a display panel 22b including a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as an LCD). 22), a communication unit 23 that performs data communication with the network adapter 3, and a control unit 21 that controls the operation of the management terminal device 2 as a whole.

  Among these, the control unit 21 includes a CPU 21a that executes processing based on a predetermined processing program, a ROM 21b that stores various processing programs, a RAM 21c that stores various data, a user I / F 22 and a communication unit 23. Are connected to the CPU 21a and the RAM 21b, and an input / output unit 21d that inputs and outputs signals and data is connected to the CPU 21a, the ROM 21b, the RAM 21c, and the input / output unit 21d via a bus 21e.

  FIG. 4 shows a collective operation screen G01 displayed on the display panel 22b for controlling the reduction machine 200, the heater 220, the ball removal stopper 230, and the cloth belt take-up device 240 in the game stand island 100 from the management terminal device 2 side. It is explanatory drawing of.

  Note that when an operation of pressing various buttons described below displayed on the display screen of the display panel 22b is performed, the management terminal device 2 sends a signal indicating that effect (hereinafter referred to as a control instruction signal SS) to the network adapter 3. Configured to send to.

  On the collective operation screen G01, as shown in FIG. 4, a store opening process button H0101 that is pressed when a store opening process (described later) is performed and a store closing process button H0102 that is pressed when a store closing process (described later) is performed. And a reduction machine operation button H0103 that is pressed when the reduction machine 200 is operated, a reduction machine stop button H0104 that is pressed when the reduction machine 200 is stopped, and a ball removal stopper 230 that is pressed. The ball stopper stop button H0105, the ball stopper stopper button H0106 that is pressed when the ball stopper 230 is closed, the heater operation button H0107 that is pressed when the heater 220 is operated, and the heater 220 is stopped. When the heater stop button H0108 pressed down and the cloth belt winding device 240 are operated A fabric belt winding device operating button H0109 to be pressed, and fabric belt winder stop button H0110 is pressed to stop the fabric belt winding device 240 is displayed on.

  Furthermore, when the island history list H0111 for displaying an occurrence history of an abnormality or the like (hereinafter referred to as an island history) on the game platform island 100 and one screen of the island history list H0111 are moved and displayed on the collective operation screen G01. Previous button H0112 to be pressed, next button H0113 to be pressed when one screen of the island history list H0111 is moved and displayed next, and island state display to be pressed when transitioning to an island state display screen (described later) Button H0114, a batch operation button H0115 that is pressed when transitioning to the batch operation screen G01, an island history button H0116 that is pressed when transitioning to the island history screen G06 (described later), and an operation condition setting screen G07 (described later) ) Operation condition setting button H0117 that is pressed when transitioning to the home screen, and table management button H0 that is pressed when transitioning to the home screen 18 and is displayed.

In the management terminal device 2 configured as described above, the CPU 21a executes an operation status display process (described later) for displaying the operation status of the game stand island 100 on the display panel 22b.
5 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the island control control unit device 5, FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the input / output terminal portions 33c, 34c, 35c, and 36c, and FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the input / output terminal portion 37c. It is a figure to do.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the island control control unit device 5 is connected to a main control board 31 that controls the operation of the entire island control control unit device 5 and various devices and sensors installed in the game stand island 100. Connected to the first sub-board 33, the second sub-board 34, the third sub-board 35, the fourth sub-board 36, the fifth sub-board 37, and the island control control unit device 5 for inputting and outputting various signals. An LED group for state confirmation 38 that displays information related to various devices by lighting of eight LEDs, the island control control unit device 5, the first sub-board 33, the second sub-board 34, the third sub-board 35, and the fourth sub-board. It consists of connector cables 32a, 32b, 32c, 32d, and 32e that connect the board 36 and the fifth sub board 37.

  Among these, the main control board 31 includes a control unit 41 that controls the operation of the entire main control board 31, and the first sub board 33, the second sub board 34, the third sub board 35, the fourth sub board 36, A reset IC 42 that resets the fifth sub board 37 in hardware, a power supply unit 43 that supplies power to various devices connected to the island control control unit device 5, and connector cables 32a, 32b, 32c, 32d, and 32e Main side first connector 44 to be connected, main side second connector 45 to which operation switch group device 6 is connected, main side third connector 46 to which communication board 4 and island information display device 8 are connected, and a state The LED drive circuit 47 is configured to transmit a drive signal to the confirmation LED group 38.

  The control unit 41 includes a CPU 41a that executes processing based on a predetermined processing program, a ROM 41b that stores various processing programs, a RAM 41c that stores various data, a reset IC 42, a main-side first connector 44, and the like. The main side second connector 45, the main side third connector 46, and the LED drive circuit 47 are connected to each other, and includes an input / output unit 41d that inputs and outputs signals and data between the CPU 41a and the RAM 41b. The CPU 41a and the ROM 41b The RAM 41c and the input / output unit 41d are connected via a bus 41e.

  The RAM 41c has a reduction machine operation flag F1 indicating that the reduction machine 200 is operating, a ball path shutter release flag F2 indicating that the ball path shutter 210 is open, and a ball removal stopper 230. A ball removal stopper opening flag F3 indicating that the heater 220 is in operation, a heater operation flag F4 indicating that the heater 220 is operating, and a fabric belt operating flag F5 indicating that the fabric belt winding device 240 is operating The heater temperature control flag F6 indicating that the temperature control of the heater 220 is effective, the reduction machine operation abnormality flag F7 indicating that there is an abnormality when the reduction machine 200 is operating, and the abnormality when the reduction machine 200 is stopped. A reduction machine stop abnormality flag F8 indicating a ball passage shutter opening abnormality flag indicating that there is an abnormality when the ball passage shutter 210 is opened. A grayed F9, the regions where the ball passage shutter closing abnormality flag F10 is set to indicate that there is an abnormality when closed ball passage shutter 210 is provided.

  The main first connector 44 is supplied with power from the power supply unit 43 and supplies DC 5 volt power and DC 24 volt power to the first sub-board 33 via the connector cable 32a. Data communication is performed with the substrate 33.

  Similarly, the main first connector 44 supplies a DC 5 volt power, a DC 24 volt power, and a DC 32 volt to the second sub board 34 via the connector cable 32b, and also transmits data to and from the second sub board 34. Communicate. In addition, DC 5 volt power and DC 24 volt power are supplied to the third sub-board 35 via the connector cable 32 c, and data communication is performed with the third sub-board 35. In addition, a DC 5 volt power source, a DC 24 volt power source, and an AC 100 volt power source are supplied to the fourth sub board 36 through the connector cable 32d, and data communication is performed with the fourth sub board 36. In addition, a DC 5 volt power source and a DC 24 volt power source are supplied via the connector cable 32e, and data communication is performed with the fifth sub board 37.

  Next, the first sub-board 33 includes a sub-side connector 33a to which the connector cable 32a is connected, an input / output terminal portion 33c to which various devices and various sensors installed in the game stand island 100 are connected, and input / output An input / output circuit 33b that outputs a signal input to the terminal 33c to the sub-side connector 33a and outputs a signal input to the sub-side connector 33a to the input / output terminal 33c.

  As shown in the terminal table T1 of FIG. 6A, the input / output terminal portion 33c includes an overload detection terminal P1, an overflow detection terminal P2 with a disconnection detection function, a reduction machine operating detection terminal P3, and a ball path shutter. Opening detection terminal P4, ball passage shutter closing detection terminal P5, reduction machine operation instruction terminal P6, reduction machine stop instruction terminal P7, flash lamp lighting instruction terminal P8, ball passage shutter opening power supply terminal P9 and ball passage shutter closing power supply terminal P10.

The second sub-board 34 includes a sub-side connector 34a to which the connector cable 32b is connected, an input / output terminal portion 34c to which various devices and various sensors installed in the game stand island 100 are connected, and input / output An input / output circuit 34b that outputs a signal input to the terminal 34c to the sub-side connector 34a and outputs a signal input to the sub-side connector 34a to the input / output terminal 34c.

  As shown in the terminal table T2 of FIG. 6B, the input / output terminal portion 34c includes a cloth belt looseness detection terminal P11, a pressure roller rotation detection terminal P12, a roll end detection terminal P13, and a feed motor overload current detection. It comprises a terminal P14, a feed motor operating power terminal P15, a take-up motor operating power terminal P16 and a clamp opening power terminal P17.

  The third sub-board 35 includes a sub-side connector 35a to which the connector cable 32c is connected, an input / output terminal portion 35c to which various devices and various sensors installed in the game stand island 100 are connected, and input / output An input / output circuit 35b for outputting a signal input to the terminal portion 35c to the sub-side connector 35a and outputting a signal input to the sub-side connector 35a to the input / output terminal portion 35c.

  As shown in the terminal table T3 of FIG. 6C, the input / output terminal portion 35c includes ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 having a disconnection detection function and solenoid opening / closing operation power supply terminals P22 to P25.

  The fourth sub-board 36 includes a sub-side connector 36a to which the connector cable 32d is connected, an input / output terminal portion 36c to which various devices and various sensors installed in the game stand island 100 are connected, and input / output An input / output circuit 36b that outputs a signal input to the terminal side 36c to the sub-side connector 36a and outputs a signal input to the sub-side connector 36a to the input / output terminal part 36c.

As shown in the terminal table T4 of FIG. 6D, the input / output terminal portion 36c includes temperature detection terminals P26 to P27 and heater power supply terminals P28 to P33 having a disconnection detection function.
The fifth sub-board 37 includes a sub-side connector 37a to which the connector cable 32e is connected, an input / output terminal portion 37c to which various devices and various sensors installed in the game stand island 100 are connected, and input / output An input / output circuit 37b for outputting a signal input to the terminal side 37c to the sub-side connector 37a and outputting a signal input to the sub-side connector 37a to the input / output terminal part 37c.

  As shown in the terminal table T5 of FIG. 7, the input / output terminal portion 37c includes a replenishment tub upstream portion with a disconnection detection function, a ball shortage detection terminal P34 to P37, a recovery tub downstream portion with a disconnection detection function, and a clogged ball. Detection terminals P38 to P49, upstream part of recovery tank with disconnection detection function / ball counter use detection terminal P50, smoke detection terminals P51 to P52, reduction machine door open detection terminal P53, inspection door open detection terminals P54 to P57, etc. Consists of

In the island control control unit device 5 configured as described above, the CPU 41a performs a control invalidation process (described later) for invalidating the control instruction signal SS, a reduction machine 200, a ball passage shutter 210, a heater 220, a ball removal stopper 230, and Various processes (switch panel side reduction machine operation process, management terminal side reduction machine operation process, switch panel side reduction machine stop process, management terminal side reduction machine stop process, reduction machine to be described later for controlling the fabric belt winding device 240 Periodic monitoring processing, switch panel side ball passage shutter opening processing, switch panel side ball passage shutter closing processing, ball passage shutter periodic monitoring processing, switch panel side heater operation processing, management terminal side heater operation processing, switch panel side heater stop processing, Management terminal side heater stop processing, heater regular monitoring processing, switch panel Bending stopper opening process, management terminal side balling stopper opening process, switch panel side balling stopper closing process, management terminal side balling stopper closing process, beading stopper periodic monitoring process, switch panel side cloth belt operation process, management terminal Side cloth belt operation process, switch panel side cloth belt stop process, management terminal side cloth belt stop process, cloth belt periodic monitoring process, cloth belt system start-up process) are executed independently.

FIG. 8 is a front view of the operation switch group device 6, and FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the operation switch group device 6.
As shown in FIG. 8, the operation switch group device 6 includes a reduction machine operation unit 51 that is pressed when the reduction machine 200 is operated and stopped, and a ball that is pressed when the ball path shutter 210 is opened and closed. A passage shutter operation unit 52, a beading stopper operation unit 53 to be pressed when operating / stopping the beading stopper 230, a heater operation unit 54 being pressed when operating / stopping the heater 220, The state of the cloth belt winding device operation unit 55 that is pressed down when the cloth belt winding device 240 is operated / stopped, the state display unit 56 for the reduction machine that displays the state of the reduction machine 200, and the state of the ball path shutter 210. The ball passage shutter state display unit 57 for displaying the state, the ball stopper state display unit 58 for displaying the state of the ball removal stopper 230, and the state of the heater 220 are displayed. A power supply to the state display unit 59 for the belt, the state display unit 60 for the cloth belt winder that displays the state of the fabric belt winder 240, and the tension motor and the winder motor of the cloth belt winder 240. The cloth belt winder breaker 61 that shuts off (see FIG. 9), the overflow confirmation operation unit 62 that is operated to confirm recovery after the overflow occurs, and the operation at the start and end of the maintenance work of the game platform island 100 The operation unit 63 for maintenance and the switch panel 64 that arranges the above-described components on the front face of the operation switch group device 6 are configured.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the reduction machine operation unit 51 includes a button 51a and a two-color LED 51b. Similarly, the ball passage shutter operation section 52 has a button 52a and a two-color LED 52b, the ball removal stopper operation section 53 has a button 53a and a two-color LED 53b, the heater operation section 54 has a button 54a and a two-color LED 54b, and a cloth belt winding. The device operation unit 55 includes a button 55a and a two-color LED 55b.

  Further, the reduction machine state display unit 56 is a 7-segment LED 56a, the ball path shutter state display unit 57 is a 7-segment LED 57a, the ball removal stopper state display unit 58 is a 7-segment LED 58a, and the heater state display unit 59 is a 7-segment LED 59a. The cloth belt winding device state display unit 60 is composed of a 7-segment LED 60a.

The overflow confirmation operation unit 62 includes a button 62a and an LED 62b.
The maintenance operation unit 63 includes a button 63a and an LED 63b. The maintenance operation unit 63 is configured to switch between an on state and an off state when the button 63a is pressed, and the LED 63b is turned on when the button is turned on and is turned off when the button is turned off.

The buttons 51a, 52a, 53a, 54a, 55a, 62a, 63a, the two-color LEDs 51b, 52b, 53b, 54b, 55b, the 7-segment LEDs 56a, 57a, 58a, 59a, 60a, and the LEDs 62b, 63b are input / output. Connected to the unit 65. As a result, a signal indicating that the buttons 51a, 52a, 53a, 54a, 55a, 62a, 63a are pressed is output to the island control unit 5, and the two-color LEDs 51b, 52b, 53b, 54b, 55b, 7 segments A signal instructing lighting states of the LEDs 56 a, 57 a, 58 a, 59 a, 60 a and the LEDs 62 b, 63 b is input from the island control control unit device 5.

  Next, the procedure of the control invalidation process which CPU41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 performs is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the control invalidation process. This control invalidation process is a process repeatedly executed while the CPU 41a is activated.

  In this control invalidation process, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 first determines in S10 whether or not the button 63a of the maintenance operation unit 63 has changed from the off state to the on state. Here, if the state has not changed from the off state to the on state (S10), the process proceeds to S40. On the other hand, if the state changes from the off state to the on state (S10), a setting is made to invalidate the control instruction signal SS in S20. That is, even if the control instruction signal SS is received from the management terminal device 2, the reduction machine 200, the heater 220, the doffing stopper 230, and the cloth belt winding device 240 are not operated / stopped based on the received control instruction signal SS. Then, the process proceeds to S80.

  Specifically, the buttons H0101 to H0110 on the collective operation screen G01 of the management terminal device 2 displayed to control the reducing machine 200, the heater 220, the doffing stopper 230, and the cloth belt winding device 240 are pressed. Are executed by pressing these buttons H0101 to H0110 (remote store opening process, remote store closing process, management terminal side reduction machine operation process, management terminal side reduction machine stop process, management terminal side heater operation, which will be described later) Process, management terminal side heater stop process, management terminal side beading stopper opening process, management terminal side beading stopper closing process, management terminal side cloth belt operation process, management terminal side cloth belt stop process) .

Thereafter, in S30, island number information indicating the island number of this game stand island 100 is added, and invalid setting information indicating that invalid setting has been performed is transmitted to the management terminal device 2, and the process proceeds to S70.
In S40, it is determined whether or not the button 63a of the maintenance operation unit 63 has changed from the on state to the off state. Here, if the on state has not changed to the off state (S40), the process proceeds to S70. On the other hand, if the on state is changed to the off state (S40), the invalid setting of the control instruction signal SS is canceled in S50. That is, when the control instruction signal SS is received from the management terminal device 2, the reduction machine 200, the heater 220, the doffing stopper 230, and the cloth belt winding device 240 are operated / stopped based on the received control instruction signal SS. Set.

  Specifically, the setting is made such that when the buttons H0101 to H0110 on the collective operation screen G01 of the management terminal device 2 are pressed, processing executed by pressing these buttons H0101 to H0110 is started.

Thereafter, in S60, island number information indicating the island number of this game stand island 100 is added, and invalidation cancellation information indicating that the invalidation setting has been canceled is transmitted to the management terminal device 2, and the process proceeds to S70.
Then, in S70, it is determined whether or not the control instruction signal SS has been received. Here, if the control instruction signal SS has not been received (S70), the control invalidation process is temporarily terminated.

  On the other hand, when the control instruction signal SS is received (S70), at S80, the reducing machine 200, the ball removal stopper 230, the heater 220, and the cloth belt winding device 240 are in accordance with the contents instructed by the control instruction signal SS. It is confirmed whether or not it has been operated based on ON / OFF of the reduction machine operating detection terminal P3, solenoid opening / closing operation power supply terminals P22 to P25, heater power supply terminals P28 to P33, and the take-up motor operation power supply terminal P16.

  In S90, it is determined whether or not the reducing machine 200, the ball removal stopper 230, the heater 220, and the cloth belt winding device 240 are operated in accordance with the contents instructed by the control instruction signal SS. Here, when operating according to the content instructed by the control instruction signal SS (S90), the control invalidation process is temporarily terminated.

  On the other hand, if it does not operate according to the content instructed by the control instruction signal SS (S90), island number information indicating the island number of this game stand island 100 is added at S100, and the reduction machine 200, the ball removal stopper. 230, the non-operation information indicating that at least one of the heater 220 and the cloth belt winding device 240 does not operate as indicated by the control instruction signal SS is transmitted to the management terminal device 2, and the control invalidation process is temporarily terminated. .

  Next, the procedure of the operation status display process executed by the CPU 21a of the management terminal device 2 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation status display process, FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of operation status display screens G31 to G32 displayed on the display panel 22b of the management terminal device 2, and FIG. 13 is a display on the display panel 22b of the management terminal device 2. It is explanatory drawing of the comparison display screen G34 performed. This operation status display process is a process repeatedly executed while the CPU 21a is activated.

  In this operation status display processing, the CPU 21a of the management terminal device 2 first determines in S210 whether or not the non-operation information transmitted from the island control control unit device 5 in S100 has been received. If non-operation information has not been received (S210), the process proceeds to S230.

  On the other hand, if non-operating information is received (S210), island number information is extracted from the received non-operating information in S220, and the game stand island 100 corresponding to the island number indicated by the island number information is The fact that it is a non-operating game stand island is displayed on the display panel 22b (see the operation status display screen G31 in FIG. 12A), and the process proceeds to S230. Note that the operation status display screen G31 includes the game stand islands 100 with island numbers “2” and “4” among the four game stand islands 100 with island numbers “1” to “4”. However, it is a game stand island which does not operate, and the other game stand islands 100 are game stand islands having no abnormality.

  When the process proceeds to S230, it is determined whether or not the invalid setting information transmitted from the island control control unit device 5 is received in S30. If invalid setting information has not been received (S230), the process proceeds to S250.

  On the other hand, if invalid setting information has been received (S230), island number information is extracted from the received invalid setting information in S240, and the game stand island 100 corresponding to the island number indicated by the island number information is The fact that the maintenance work is being performed is displayed on the display panel 22b (see the operation status display screen G31 in FIG. 12A), and the process proceeds to S250.

  The operation status display screen G31 includes a maintenance status display section H3101 for displaying the status of maintenance work for each of the four game stand islands 100 assigned with island numbers “1” to “4”. H3102, H3103, and H3104 are displayed. In FIG. 12A, “maintenance in progress” is displayed in the maintenance status display portion H3104, indicating that the maintenance work is being performed on the game stand island 100 with the island number “4”.

Then, when the process proceeds to S250, it is determined whether or not a predetermined erasure time (in this embodiment, for example, 20 minutes) has elapsed since the start of the “in maintenance” display in S240. If the predetermined erasing time has not elapsed (S250), the process proceeds to S270. On the other hand, if the predetermined erasure time has elapsed (S250), the “maintenance” display for the corresponding island number is erased in S260, and the process proceeds to S270.

  When the process proceeds to S270, it is determined whether or not the invalidation cancellation information transmitted from the island control control unit device 5 is received in S60. If invalidity cancellation information has not been received (S270), the process proceeds to S290.

  On the other hand, if invalidity cancellation information has been received (S270), island number information is extracted from the received invalidation cancellation information in S280, and the game stand island 100 corresponding to the island number indicated by the island number information is The fact that the maintenance is completed is displayed on the display panel 22b (see the operation status display screen G32 in FIG. 12B), and the process proceeds to S290.

  In FIG. 12B, “maintenance completed” is displayed in the maintenance status display portion H3104, indicating that the maintenance work has been completed on the game stand island 100 assigned with the island number “4”.

  Then, when the process proceeds to S290, whether or not a comparison display selection operation (hereinafter referred to as a comparison display selection operation) for selecting a game platform island 100 to be displayed on a comparison display screen G34 described later has been performed via the operation unit 22a. Judging. It should be noted that this comparison display selection operation is effective only for the operation of selecting the game stand island 100 on which the display indicating that the maintenance work has been completed in S280.

  Here, when the comparison display selection operation is not performed (S290), the operation status display process is temporarily ended. On the other hand, when the comparison display selection operation is performed (S290), the operation contents instructed by the control instruction signal SS are actually executed for the game stand island 100 instructed by the display selection operation in S300. Compare the operating status. Thereafter, in S310, the comparison result in S300 is displayed on the display panel 22b (see the comparison display screen G34 in FIG. 13), and the process proceeds to S320.

  The comparison display screen G34 shows the result of the comparison in S300 for the game stand island 100 with the island number “4”. In the comparison display screen G34, as shown in FIG. 13, an assumed operation status display list H3401 for displaying the operation status of the game stand island 100 instructed by the control instruction signal SS (hereinafter referred to as an assumed operation status), and the actual The actual operation status list H3402 that displays the operation status of the game stand island 100 (hereinafter referred to as the actual operation status) executed at the same time, the re-execution start button H3403 that is pressed when the re-execution process described later is started, A comparison display end button H3404 that is pressed when the display of the comparison display screen G34 is terminated without performing the execution process is displayed.

  The assumed operation status display list H3401 indicates whether or not the control instruction signal SS has instructed operation for each of the reducing machine 200, the heater 220, the doffing stopper 230, and the cloth belt winding device 240. In the assumed operation status display list H3401, “ON” is displayed when the operation is instructed by the control instruction signal SS, and “OFF” is displayed when the operation is not instructed.

The actual operation status list H3402 indicates whether each of the reducing machine 200, the heater 220, the doffing stopper 230, and the cloth belt winding device 240 has been operated according to the instruction of the control instruction signal SS. The actual operation status list H3402 displays “ON” when operating according to the control instruction signal SS, and “OFF” when not operating according to the control instruction signal SS. Further, when the assumed operation state and the actual operation state are different for each of the reduction machine 200, the heater 220, the doffing stopper 230, and the cloth belt winding device 240, “ON” or “OFF” is displayed. The column is highlighted (see KH01, KH02, KH03).

  In S320, it is determined whether or not the re-execution start button H3403 has been pressed. If the re-execution start button H3403 is not pressed (S320), the process proceeds to S330. On the other hand, when the re-execution start button H3403 is pressed (S320), re-execution processing is performed in S340, and the process proceeds to S350. This re-execution process is a process for operating the reduction machine 200, the heater 220, the doffing stopper 230, and the cloth belt winding device 240 so that the assumed operation state and the actual operation state coincide. For example, in the comparison display screen G34 shown in FIG. 13, there is a difference between the assumed operation status and the actual operation status for the reduction machine 200, the heater 220, and the ball removal stopper 230. For this reason, a control instruction signal SS for operating the reducing machine 200, the heater 220, and the ball stopper 230 is transmitted to the island control control unit device 5. Thereby, the reduction machine 200, the heater 220, and the ball stopper 230 are operated.

  In S330, it is determined whether the comparison display end button H3404 has been pressed. If the comparison display end button H3404 is not pressed (S330), the process proceeds to S320 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when the comparison display end button H3404 is pressed (S330), the process proceeds to S350.

  In S350, the display of the comparison display screen G34 is terminated, and the display screen (for example, the operation status display screen G32) displayed immediately before the comparison display screen G34 is displayed is displayed on the display panel 22b. The status display process is temporarily terminated.

[Switch panel side reduction machine operation processing]
First, the procedure of the switch panel side reduction machine operation process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing switch panel side reduction machine operation processing. This switch panel side reduction machine operation process is a process executed when the button 51a of the reduction machine operation unit 51 of the operation switch group device 6 is pressed while the reduction machine 200 is stopped.

  In this switch panel side reduction machine operation process, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 first turns off the reduction machine stop instruction terminal P7 in S1010, and further turns on the reduction machine operation instruction terminal P6 in S1020. To. Thereby, the operation instruction to the reduction machine 200 is started.

  Thereafter, in S1030, it is determined whether or not the reducing machine operating detection terminal P3 is turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not the reduction machine 200 is in operation. If the reduction machine operating detection terminal P3 is ON, it is determined that the reduction machine 200 is operating (S1030). In S1040, the reduction machine operation flag F1 is set, and the switch panel side reduction machine is operated. The process ends.

  On the other hand, if the reduction machine operating detection terminal P3 is OFF, it is determined that the reduction machine 200 is stopped (S1030), and 500 mm after it is determined in S1050 that the reduction machine operating detection terminal P3 is OFF. Determine whether seconds have passed. If 500 milliseconds have not elapsed (S1050), the process proceeds to S1030 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when 500 milliseconds have elapsed (S1050), the reduction machine operation abnormality flag F7 is set at S1060, and further, at S1070, the island information display indicating that the reduction machine 200 is not operated according to the operation instruction (reduction machine operation abnormality). The apparatus 8 is notified, and the switch panel side reduction machine operation process is terminated.

[Management terminal side reduction machine operation processing]
Next, the procedure of the management terminal side reduction machine operation process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing management terminal side reduction machine operation processing. This management terminal side reduction machine operation process is a process executed when the reduction machine operation button H0103 is pressed.

  In this management terminal side reduction machine operation process, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 first determines in S1130 whether or not a cloth belt operation flag F5 set in S6650 described later is set. That is, it is determined whether or not the fabric belt winding device 240 is in operation. Here, if the cloth belt operating flag F5 is set, it is determined that the cloth belt winding device 240 is operating (S1130), and the management terminal side reduction machine operating process is terminated. Thereby, when the cloth belt winding device 240 is in operation, the reduction machine 200 does not operate even if the reduction machine operation button H0103 is pressed.

  On the other hand, if the cloth belt operation flag F5 is cleared, it is determined that the cloth belt winding device 240 is stopped (S1130), the reduction machine stop instruction terminal P7 is turned off in S1140, and further in S1150. Then, the reduction machine operation instruction terminal P6 is turned on. Thereby, the operation instruction to the reduction machine 200 is started.

  Thereafter, in S1160, it is determined whether or not the reducing machine operating detection terminal P3 is turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not the reduction machine 200 is in operation. Here, if the reduction machine operating detection terminal P3 is ON, it is determined that the reduction machine 200 is operating (S1160), the reduction machine operating flag F1 is set in S1170, and in S1180, the ball A ball passage shutter opening process (described later) for opening the passage shutter 210 is executed, and after this process is finished, the management terminal side reduction machine operation process is finished.

  On the other hand, if the reduction machine operating detection terminal P3 is off, it is determined that the reduction machine 200 is stopped (S1160), and 500 mm after it is determined in S1190 that the reduction machine operating detection terminal P3 is off. Determine whether seconds have passed. If 500 milliseconds have not elapsed (S1190), the process proceeds to S1160 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when 500 milliseconds have elapsed (S1190), the reduction machine operation abnormality flag F7 is set in S1200, and in S1210, the island information display device indicates that the reduction machine 200 does not operate according to the operation instruction (reduction machine operation abnormality). 8, and a ball path shutter closing process (described later) for closing the ball path shutter 210 is executed in S1220. After this process is completed, the management terminal side reduction machine operation process is terminated.

[Switch panel side reduction machine stop processing]
Next, the procedure of the switch panel side reduction machine stop process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the switch panel side reduction machine stop process. This switch panel side reduction machine stop process is a process executed when the button 51a of the reduction machine operation unit 51 of the operation switch group device 6 is pressed while the reduction machine 200 is in operation.

  In this switch panel side reduction machine stop process, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 first turns off the reduction machine operation instruction terminal P6 in S1310, and further turns on the reduction machine stop instruction terminal P7 in S1320. To. Thereby, the stop instruction to the reduction machine 200 is started.

Thereafter, in S1330, it is determined whether or not the reducing machine operating detection terminal P3 is turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not the reduction machine 200 is in operation. If the reduction machine operating detection terminal P3 is off, it is determined that the reduction machine 200 is stopped (S1330). In S1340, the reduction machine operation flag F1 is cleared and the switch panel side reduction machine is stopped. The process ends.

  On the other hand, if the reduction machine operating detection terminal P3 is ON, it is determined that the reduction machine 200 is operating (S1330), and 500 mm after the reduction machine operating detection terminal P3 is determined to be ON in S1350. Determine whether seconds have passed. If 500 milliseconds have not elapsed (S1350), the process proceeds to S1330 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when 500 milliseconds have elapsed (S1350), the reduction machine stop abnormality flag F8 is set in S1360, and in S1370, the island information display device indicates that the reduction machine 200 does not stop according to the stop instruction (reduction machine stop abnormality). 8 is informed. Thereafter, the reduction machine stop instruction terminal P7 is turned on in S1380, and the reduction machine operation instruction terminal P6 is turned off in S1390. Then, the switch panel side reduction machine stop process is terminated.

[Management terminal side reduction machine stop processing]
Next, the procedure of the management terminal side reduction machine stop process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the management terminal side reduction machine stop process. This management terminal side reduction machine stop process is a process executed when the reduction machine stop button H0104 is pressed.

  In this management terminal side reduction machine stop process, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 first executes a ball path shutter closing process (described later) for closing the ball path shutter 210 in S1530, and this process ends. After that, in S1540, it is determined whether or not a ball passage shutter release flag F2 set in S1740 or S2010 described later is set. That is, it is determined whether or not the ball passage shutter 210 is open.

  If the ball path shutter release flag F2 is set, it is determined that the ball path shutter 210 is being opened (S1540), and the management terminal side reduction machine stop process is terminated. Thereby, when the ball path shutter 210 is open, the reduction machine 200 does not stop even if the reduction machine stop button H0104 is pressed.

  On the other hand, if the ball passage shutter release flag F2 is cleared, it is determined that the ball passage shutter 210 is closed (S1540), the reduction machine operation instruction terminal P6 is turned off in S1550, and further in S1560, The reduction machine stop instruction terminal P7 is turned on. Thereby, the stop instruction to the reduction machine 200 is started.

  Thereafter, in S1570, it is determined whether or not the reducing machine operating detection terminal P3 is on. That is, it is determined whether or not the reduction machine 200 is in operation. If the reduction machine operating detection terminal P3 is off, it is determined that the reduction machine 200 is stopped (S1570). In S1580, the reduction machine operating flag F1 is cleared, and the management terminal side reduction machine is stopped. The process ends.

On the other hand, if the reduction machine operating detection terminal P3 is ON, it is determined that the reduction machine 200 is operating (S1570), and 500 mm after it is determined in S1590 that the reduction machine operating detection terminal P3 is ON. Determine whether seconds have passed. If 500 milliseconds have not elapsed (S1590), the process proceeds to S1570 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when 500 milliseconds elapse (S1590), the reduction machine stop abnormality flag F8 is set in S1600, and in S1610, the island information display device indicates that the reduction machine 200 does not stop according to the stop instruction (reduction machine stop abnormality). 8 is informed. Thereafter, in S1620, the reduction machine stop instruction terminal P7 is turned on, and in S1630, the reduction machine operation instruction terminal P6 is turned off. In S1640, the reduction machine operation flag F1 is cleared and the management terminal side reduction machine stop process is terminated.

[Ball passage shutter opening process]
Next, the procedure of the ball path shutter opening process performed in S1180 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the ball path shutter opening process.

  When this ball path shutter opening process is started, first, in step S1710, the ball path shutter closing power supply terminal P10 is turned off, and in step S1720, the ball path shutter opening power supply terminal P9 is turned on. Thereby, the opening instruction to the ball passage shutter 210 is started.

  After that, in S1730, it is determined whether or not the ball path shutter opening detection terminal P4 is turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not the ball passage shutter 210 is open. If the ball path shutter open detection terminal P4 is ON, it is determined that the ball path shutter 210 is open (S1730), and the ball path shutter release flag F2 is set in S1740, and the ball path shutter is set. End the release process.

  On the other hand, if the ball path shutter open detection terminal P4 is off, it is determined that the ball path shutter 210 is not open (S1730), and it is determined in S1750 that the ball path shutter open detection terminal P4 is off. It is determined whether or not 10 seconds have passed. If 10 seconds have not elapsed (S1750), the process proceeds to S1730 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when 10 seconds have elapsed, the ball passage shutter opening abnormality flag F9 is set at S1760, and further, at S1770, the island information display device indicates that the ball passage shutter 210 is not opened according to the opening instruction (ball passage shutter opening abnormality). 8 is informed. Thereafter, the ball path shutter opening power supply terminal P9 is turned off in S1780, and the ball path shutter closing power supply terminal P10 is turned off in S1790. In step S1800, the ball path shutter release flag F2 is cleared, and the ball path shutter release process ends.

[Ball passage shutter closing process]
Next, the procedure of the ball path shutter closing process performed in S1220 and S1530 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a ball path shutter closing process.

  When the ball passage shutter closing process is started, first, in S1910, the ball passage shutter opening power supply terminal P9 is turned off, and in S1920, the ball passage shutter closing power supply terminal P10 is turned on. Thereby, the closing instruction to the ball passage shutter 210 is started.

  Thereafter, in S1930, it is determined whether or not the ball passage shutter closing detection terminal P5 is on. That is, it is determined whether or not the ball passage shutter 210 is closed. If the ball passage shutter closing detection terminal P5 is ON, it is determined that the ball passage shutter 210 is closed (S1930). In S1940, it is determined that the ball passage shutter closing detection terminal P5 is ON. It is determined whether or not 5 seconds have passed. If 5 seconds have not elapsed (S1940), the process proceeds to S1930 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when 5 seconds have elapsed (S1940), the ball path shutter opening flag F2 is cleared in S1950, and the ball path shutter closing process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the ball passage shutter closing detection terminal P5 is OFF, it is determined that the ball passage shutter 210 is not closed (S1930), and it is determined in S1960 that the ball passage shutter closing detection terminal P5 is OFF. It is determined whether or not 10 seconds have passed. If 10 seconds have not elapsed (S1960), the process proceeds to S1930 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when 10 seconds elapse (S1960), the ball path shutter closing abnormality flag F is obtained in S1970.
10 is set, and in S1980, the island information display device 8 is informed that the ball passage shutter 210 is not closed according to the closing instruction (ball passage shutter closing abnormality). Thereafter, in S1990, the ball passage shutter opening power supply terminal P9 is turned off, and in S2000, the ball passage shutter closing power supply terminal P10 is turned off. In S2010, the ball path shutter opening flag F2 is set, and the ball path shutter closing process is terminated.

[Reduction machine periodic monitoring process]
Next, the procedure of the reduction machine regular monitoring process which CPU41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 performs is demonstrated using FIG.20 and FIG.21. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the first half of the reduction machine regular monitoring process, and FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the second half of the reduction machine regular monitoring process. This reduction machine periodic monitoring process is a process executed every 500 milliseconds while the CPU 41a is activated.

  In this reduction machine periodic monitoring process, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 first determines in S2110 whether or not the overload detection terminal P1 is on.

  If the overload detection terminal P1 is on (S2110), the ball path shutter closing process (described above) is performed in S2120. After this process is over, an overload occurs in the reduction machine 200 in S2130. The island information display device 8 is notified of the fact that it is in operation (overload abnormality), and further, the switch panel side reduction machine stop process (described above) is performed in S2140, and the reduction machine periodic monitoring process is terminated. The overload is a process of turning off the power of the reducing machine 200 when an overload is applied to the motor that operates the reducing machine 200. A failure of the reducing machine 200 is caused by turning off the power of the reducing machine 200. This is to prevent the problem. In addition, when the reduction machine 200 is in an initial operation, the motor is added more than when the reduction machine is driven, so that a predetermined time (a time from when the reduction machine starts to drive until it is driven normally, about 1 second) or more is exceeded. Control is performed to perform overload processing when an overload of the motor is detected.

  On the other hand, if the overload detection terminal P1 is off (S2110), it is determined in S2150 whether or not the overflow detection terminal P2 is on. If the overflow detection terminal P2 is on (S2150), it is determined in S2160 whether 2 seconds have elapsed since the overflow detection terminal P2 was determined to be on. If 2 seconds have not elapsed (S2160), the process proceeds to S2150 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when 2 seconds have elapsed (S2160), ball passage shutter closing processing (described above) is performed in S2170. After this processing is completed, in S2180, an overflow has occurred in game island 100 (overflow abnormality). ) Is notified to the island information display device 8, and the switch panel side reduction machine operation process (described above) is further performed in S2190. After this process is completed, the reduction machine periodic monitoring process is terminated.

  If the overflow detection terminal P2 is off at S2150 (S2150), it is determined at S2200 whether or not a disconnection is detected at the overflow detection terminal P2 with a disconnection detection function. If a disconnection is detected (S2200), the island information display device 8 is informed that the overflow sensor is disconnected (overflow sensor disconnection abnormality) in S2210, and the reduction machine periodic monitoring process is terminated. .

On the other hand, if disconnection is not detected (S2200), it is determined in S2220 whether or not the reduction machine stop abnormality flag F8 is set. If the reduction machine stop abnormality flag F8 is not set (S2220), the process proceeds to S2260. On the other hand, if the reduction machine stop abnormality flag F8 is set (S2220), it is determined in S2230 whether or not the reduction machine operating detection terminal P3 is on. That is, it is determined whether or not the reduction machine 200 is in operation.

  Here, if the reduction machine operating detection terminal P3 is ON, it is determined that the reduction machine 200 is operating (S2230), and the reduction machine periodic monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, if the reduction machine operating detection terminal P3 is off, it is determined that the reduction machine 200 is stopped (S2230), the reduction machine stop abnormality flag F8 is cleared in S2240, and the reduction machine is operated in S2250. The operation flag F1 is cleared, and the process proceeds to S2260.

  Then, when the flow shifts to S2260, it is determined whether or not the reduction machine operation abnormality flag F7 is set. If the reduction machine operation abnormality flag F7 is not set (S2260), the reduction machine periodic monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, if the reduction machine operation abnormality flag F7 is set (S2260), it is determined in S2270 whether or not the reduction machine operation detection terminal P3 is on. That is, it is determined whether or not the reduction machine 200 is in operation.

  If the reduction machine operating detection terminal P3 is off, it is determined that the reduction machine 200 is stopped (S2270), and the reduction machine periodic monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, if the reduction machine operating detection terminal P3 is ON, it is determined that the reduction machine 200 is operating (S2270), the reduction machine operation abnormality flag F7 is cleared in S2280, and the reduction machine is operated in S2290. The operation flag F1 is set, and the reduction machine periodic monitoring process is terminated.

[Switch panel side ball passage shutter opening process]
Next, the procedure of the switch panel side ball passage shutter opening process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described. This switch panel side ball path shutter opening process is a process executed when the button 52a of the ball path shutter operation unit 52 of the operation switch group device 6 is pressed while the ball path shutter 210 is closed. Perform the same process as described.

[Switch panel side ball passage shutter closing process]
Next, the procedure of the switch panel side ball passage shutter closing process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described. This switch panel side ball path shutter closing process is a process executed when the button 52a of the ball path shutter operation unit 52 of the operation switch group device 6 is pressed while the ball path shutter 210 is opened. Perform the same process as described.

[Ball passage shutter regular monitoring process]
Next, the procedure of the ball passage shutter regular monitoring process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the ball passage shutter regular monitoring process. This ball passage shutter periodic monitoring process is a process executed every 500 milliseconds while the CPU 41a is activated.

  In this ball path shutter periodic monitoring process, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 first determines in S3310 whether or not the ball path shutter closing abnormality flag F10 is set. If the ball passage shutter closing abnormality flag F10 is not set (S3310), the process proceeds to S3350. On the other hand, if the ball passage shutter closing abnormality flag F10 is set (S3310), it is determined in S3320 whether or not the ball passage shutter closing detection terminal P5 is on. That is, it is determined whether or not the ball passage shutter 210 is closed.

If the ball passage shutter closing detection terminal P5 is ON, it is determined that the ball passage shutter 210 is closed (S3320), and the ball passage shutter regular monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, if the ball passage shutter closing detection terminal P5 is OFF, it is determined that the ball passage shutter 210 is open (S3320), and the ball passage shutter closing abnormality flag F10 is cleared in S3330, and in S3340. The ball passage shutter release flag F2 is cleared, and the process proceeds to S3350.

  Then, when the flow shifts to S3350, it is determined whether or not the ball path shutter opening abnormality flag F9 is set. Here, if the ball passage shutter opening abnormality flag F9 is not set (S3350), the ball passage shutter periodic monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, if the ball path shutter opening abnormality flag F9 is set (S3350), it is determined in S3360 whether or not the ball path shutter opening detection terminal P4 is on. That is, it is determined whether or not the ball passage shutter 210 is open.

  If the ball path shutter open detection terminal P4 is off, it is determined that the ball path shutter 210 is closed (S3360), and the ball path shutter periodic monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, if the ball passage shutter open detection terminal P4 is ON, it is determined that the ball passage shutter 210 is closed (S3360), and the ball passage shutter open abnormality flag F9 is cleared in S3370, and in S3380. Then, the ball passage shutter release flag F2 is set, and the ball passage shutter periodic monitoring process is terminated.

[Switch panel side heater operation processing]
Next, the procedure of the switch panel side heater operation process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the heater operation process on the switch panel side. The switch panel heater operation process is a process executed when the button 54a of the heater operation unit 54 of the operation switch group device 6 is pressed while the heater 220 is stopped.

  In this switch panel side heater operation process, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 first determines in S3410 whether or not a ball removal stopper opening flag F3 set in S4420 and S4650 described later is set. To do. That is, it is determined whether or not the ball stopper 230 is being opened. Here, if the ball removal stopper release flag F3 is set, it is determined that the ball removal stopper 230 is open (S3410), the heater temperature control flag F6 is cleared in S3430, and the flow proceeds to S3440. .

  On the other hand, if the ball removal stopper release flag F3 is cleared, it is determined that the ball removal stopper 230 is closed (S3410), the heater temperature control flag F6 is set in S3420, and the flow proceeds to S3440.

In S3440, the heater power terminals P28 to P33 are turned on. Thereby, the operation instruction to the heater 220 is started.
Thereafter, in S3450, it is determined whether or not disconnection is detected at heater power supply terminals P28 to P33 with a disconnection detection function. If a disconnection is detected (S3450), the island information display device 8 is notified of the fact that the heater power supply is disconnected (heater disconnection abnormality) in S3490, and in S3500, the heater power supply terminals P28- Turn P33 off. Thereafter, in S3510, the heater operation flag F4 is cleared, and the switch panel side heater operation processing is ended.

If disconnection is not detected in S3450 (S3450), it is determined in S3460 whether 500 milliseconds have elapsed without disconnection being detected in the heater power supply terminals P28 to P33. If 500 milliseconds have not elapsed (S3460), the process proceeds to S3450 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when 500 milliseconds have elapsed (S3460), the heater operation flag F4 is set in S3470, and a heater control process (described later) for controlling the temperature of the heater 220 is performed in S3480, and the switch panel side heater operation process is performed. Exit.

[Management terminal side heater operation processing]
Next, the procedure of the management terminal side heater operation process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the heater operation process on the management terminal side. This management terminal side heater operation process is a process executed when the heater operation button H0107 is pressed.

  In this management terminal side heater operation processing, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 first determines in S3630 whether or not a ball removal stopper opening flag F3 set in S4420 and S4650, which will be described later, is set. To do. That is, it is determined whether or not the ball stopper 230 is being opened. Here, if the ball removal stopper release flag F3 is set, it is determined that the ball removal stopper 230 is being opened (S3630), the heater temperature control flag F6 is cleared in S3650, and the process proceeds to S3660. .

  On the other hand, if the ball removal stopper release flag F3 is cleared, it is determined that the ball removal stopper 230 is closed (S3630), the heater temperature control flag F6 is set in S3640, and the process proceeds to S3660.

In S3660, the heater power terminals P28 to P33 are turned on. Thereby, the operation instruction to the heater 220 is started.
Thereafter, in S3670, it is determined whether or not disconnection is detected at heater power supply terminals P28 to P33 with a disconnection detection function. If a disconnection is detected (S3670), the island information display device 8 is informed that the heater power supply is disconnected (heater disconnection abnormality) in S3710, and the heater power supply terminals P28- Turn P33 off. Thereafter, in S <b> 3730, the heater operation flag F <b> 4 is cleared and the management terminal side heater operation process is terminated.

  If disconnection is not detected in S3670 (S3670), it is determined in S3680 whether 500 milliseconds have elapsed without disconnection being detected in the heater power supply terminals P28 to P33. If 500 milliseconds have not elapsed (S3680), the process proceeds to S3670 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when 500 milliseconds have elapsed (S3680), the heater operation flag F4 is set in S3690, and a heater control process (described later) for controlling the temperature of the heater 220 is performed in S3700, and the management terminal side heater operation process is performed. Exit.

[Switch panel side heater stop process]
Next, the procedure of the switch panel heater stop process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control unit 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the heater stop process on the switch panel side. This switch panel side heater stop process is a process executed when the button 54a of the heater operation unit 54 of the operation switch group device 6 is pressed while the heater 220 is operating.

In this switch panel side heater stop process, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 first determines in S3810 whether or not the heater operation flag F4 is set. That is, it is determined whether or not the heater 220 is operating. If the heater operation flag F4 is set, it is determined that the heater 220 is operating (S3810), and whether or not disconnection is detected at the heater power terminals P28 to P33 with a disconnection detection function at S3820. Determine whether. If a disconnection is detected (S3820), S3830
Then, the island information display device 8 is notified of the fact that the heater power source is disconnected (heater disconnection abnormality), and the flow shifts to S3840. On the other hand, if disconnection is not detected (S3820), it will transfer to S3840.

In S3810, if the heater operation flag F4 is cleared (S3810), the process proceeds to S3840.
In S3840, the heater power terminals P28 to P33 are turned off, and in S3850, the heater operation flag F4 is cleared, and the switch panel side heater stop process is terminated.

[Management terminal side heater stop processing]
Next, the management terminal side heater stop process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control unit 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the heater stop process on the management terminal side. This management terminal side heater stop process is a process executed when the heater stop button H0108 is pressed.

  In this management terminal side heater stop process, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 first determines whether or not the heater operation flag F4 is set in S3930. That is, it is determined whether or not the heater 220 is operating. Here, if the heater operation flag F4 is set, it is determined that the heater 220 is operating (S3930), and whether or not disconnection is detected at the heater power terminals P28 to P33 with a disconnection detection function at S3940. Determine whether. If a disconnection is detected (S3940), the island information display device 8 is notified of the fact that the heater power source is disconnected (heater disconnection abnormality) in S3950, and the process proceeds to S3960. On the other hand, if disconnection is not detected (S3940), the process proceeds to S3960.

If the heater operation flag F4 is cleared in S3930 (S3930), the process proceeds to S3960.
In S3960, the heater power terminals P28 to P33 are turned off, and in S3970, the heater operation flag F4 is cleared, and the management terminal side heater stop process is terminated.

[Regular heater monitoring process]
Next, the procedure of the heater regular monitoring process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the heater regular monitoring process. This heater regular monitoring process is a process executed every 500 milliseconds while the CPU 41a is activated.

  In this heater regular monitoring process, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 performs a heater control process (described later) for controlling the temperature of the heater 220 in S4110. After this process is completed, a disconnection is detected in S4120. It is determined whether or not disconnection is detected at the heater power terminals P28 to P33 having functions. If disconnection is detected (S4120), the island information display device 8 is notified of the fact that the heater power supply is disconnected (heater disconnection abnormality) at S4130, and at S4140, the heater power supply terminals P28- Turn P33 off. Thereafter, in S4150, the heater operation flag F4 is cleared, and the heater regular monitoring process is terminated. If no disconnection is detected in S4120 (S4120), the heater regular monitoring process is terminated.

[Heater control processing]
Next, the procedure of the heater control process performed in S3480, S3700, and S4110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the heater control process.

  When the heater control process is started, first, in S4210, it is determined whether or not the heater temperature control flag F6 is set. That is, it is determined whether the temperature control of the heater 220 is effective. If the heater temperature control flag F6 is cleared, it is determined that the temperature control of the heater 220 is invalid (S4210), and the heater control process is terminated. The reason for not performing the heater control process is that, for example, in a state where the heater temperature control flag F6 is cleared because the ball stopper 230 is open, the game ball does not stay on the replenishment bowl 250. This is because, even if the replenishment basket is heated too much by the heater 220, the game ball continues to absorb heat from the replenishment bowl 250 and does not reach a high temperature, so there is no need to perform heater control.

  On the other hand, if the heater temperature control flag F6 is set, it is determined that the temperature control of the heater 220 is effective (S4210), and the temperature detected at the temperature detection terminal P26 in S4220 (hereinafter referred to as heater detection temperature 1). Or a temperature detected by the temperature detection terminal P27 (hereinafter referred to as a heater detection temperature 2) exceeds a heater stop determination value K1 (in this embodiment, for example, a value corresponding to 45 ° C.).

  If the heater detection temperature 1 or the heater detection temperature 2 exceeds the heater stop determination value K1 (S4220), the heater power supply terminals P28 to P33 are turned off in S4230, and further in S4240, the heater operation flag is set. F4 is cleared and the heater control process is terminated. On the other hand, if the heater detection temperature 1 or the heater detection temperature 2 is equal to or lower than the heater stop determination value K1 (S4220), in S4250, the heater detection temperature 1 or the heater detection temperature 2 is the heater operation determination value K2 (in this embodiment, for example, It is judged whether it is less than (a value corresponding to 40 ° C.).

  If the heater detection temperature 1 or the heater detection temperature 2 is less than the heater operation determination value K2 (S4250), the heater power supply terminals P28 to P33 are turned on in S4260, and further in S4270, the heater operation flag F4. Is set to end the heater control process. On the other hand, if the heater detection temperature 1 or the heater detection temperature 2 is equal to or higher than the heater operation determination value K2 (S4250), the heater control process is terminated.

[Switch panel-side beading stopper opening process]
Next, the procedure of the switch panel side ball removal stopper opening process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a switch panel-side ball removal stopper opening process. This switch panel side ball stop stopper opening process is a process that is executed when the button 53a of the ball stop stopper operating portion 53 of the operation switch group device 6 is pressed while the ball stop stopper 230 is closed.

  In this switch panel side ball removal stopper opening process, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 first turns on the solenoid opening / closing operation power supply terminals P22 to P25 in S4410. Thereby, the ball removal stopper 230 is opened. In step S4420, the ball stopper stop flag F3 is set. In step S4430, the heater temperature control flag F6 is cleared.

  Thereafter, in S4440, it is determined whether or not the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not a ball is flowing by opening the ball removal stopper 230. Here, if the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are ON, it is determined that a ball is flowing (S4440), and the switch panel side ball removal stopper opening process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are off, it is determined that no ball is flowing (S4440), and whether or not 5 seconds have elapsed since the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are determined to be off in S4450. Judge whether or not. If 5 seconds have not elapsed (S4450), the process proceeds to S4440 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when 5 seconds have elapsed (S4450), in S4460, a ball flow abnormality process (described later) for eliminating the situation where no ball is flowing is executed. finish.

[Management terminal side beading stopper opening process]
Next, the procedure of the management terminal side ball removal stopper opening process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the management terminal side ball removal stopper opening process. This management terminal side ball removal stopper opening process is a process executed when the ball removal stopper release button H0105 is pressed.

  In this management terminal side ball removal stopper opening process, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 first determines in S4630 whether or not the reduction machine operation flag F1 is set. That is, it is determined whether or not the reduction machine 200 is in operation. Here, if the reduction machine operation flag F1 is set, it is determined that the reduction machine 200 is in operation (S4630), and the management terminal side ball removal stopper opening process is terminated. As a result, when the reduction machine 200 is in operation, the ball removal stopper 230 is not opened even when the ball removal stopper release button H0105 is pressed.

  On the other hand, if the reduction machine operation flag F1 is cleared, it is determined that the reduction machine 200 is stopped (S4630), and the solenoid open / close operation power supply terminals P22 to P25 are turned on in S4640. Thereby, the ball removal stopper 230 is opened. In step S4650, the ball removal stopper release flag F3 is set. In step S4660, the heater temperature control flag F6 is cleared.

  Thereafter, in S4670, it is determined whether or not the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not a ball is flowing by opening the ball removal stopper 230. Here, if the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are ON, it is determined that a ball is flowing (S4670), and the management terminal side ball removal stopper opening process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are off, it is determined that no ball is flowing (S4670), and whether or not 5 seconds have elapsed since the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are determined to be off in S4680. Judge whether or not. If 5 seconds have not elapsed (S4680), the process proceeds to S4670 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when 5 seconds have elapsed (S4680), in S4690, a ball flow abnormality process (described later) for eliminating the situation where no balls are flowing is executed, and after this process is completed, the management terminal side ball removal stopper opening process is performed. finish.

[Switch panel side beading stopper closing process]
Next, the procedure of the switch panel side ball stop stopper closing process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a switch panel side ball stop stopper closing process. This switch panel side ball stop stopper closing process is a process that is executed when the button 53a of the operation unit 53 for the ball stop stopper of the operation switch group device 6 is pressed while the ball stop stopper 230 is opened.

In this switch panel side ball removal stopper closing process, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 first turns off the solenoid opening / closing operation power supply terminals P22 to P25 in S4810. Thereby, the ball removal stopper 230 is closed. And S4
At 820, the ball stopper stop flag F3 is cleared, and at S4830, the heater temperature control flag F6 is set.

  Thereafter, in S4840, it is determined whether or not the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not a ball is not flowing by closing the ball removal stopper 230. Here, if the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are OFF, it is determined that no ball is flowing (S4840), and the switch panel side ball removal stopper closing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are ON, it is determined that a ball is flowing (S4840), and whether or not 5 seconds have elapsed since the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are determined to be ON in S4850. Judge whether or not. If 5 seconds have not elapsed (S4850), the process proceeds to S4840 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when 5 seconds have elapsed (S4850), in S4860, a ball leakage abnormality process (to be described later) is executed to eliminate the situation where the ball is flowing, and after this process is completed, the switch panel side ball removal stopper closing process is performed. finish.

[Management terminal side ball stopper stopper closing process]
Next, the procedure of the management terminal side ball removal stopper closing process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the management terminal side ball stop stopper closing process. This management terminal side ball stop stopper closing process is a process executed when the ball stop stopper closing button H0106 is pressed.

  In this management terminal side ball removal stopper closing process, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 first turns off the solenoid open / close operation power supply terminals P22 to P25 in S5030. Thereby, the ball removal stopper 230 is closed. In step S5040, the ball stopper stop flag F3 is cleared. In step S5050, the heater temperature control flag F6 is set.

  Thereafter, in S5060, it is determined whether or not the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not a ball is not flowing by closing the ball removal stopper 230. Here, if the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are off, it is determined that no ball is flowing (S5060), and the management terminal side ball removal stopper closing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are on, it is determined that a ball is flowing (S5060), and whether or not 5 seconds have passed since the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are turned on in S5070. Judge whether or not. If 5 seconds have not elapsed (S5070), the process proceeds to S5060 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when 5 seconds have elapsed (S5070), in S5080, a ball leakage abnormality process (to be described later) for eliminating the situation where the ball is flowing is executed, and after this process is completed, the management terminal side ball removal stopper closing process is performed. finish.

[Regular monitoring process of ball stoppers]
Next, the procedure of the regular doffing stopper monitoring process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a regular doffing stopper monitoring process. This ball removal stopper regular monitoring process is a process executed every 500 milliseconds while the CPU 41a is activated.

In this ball removal stopper periodic monitoring process, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 first determines in S5210 whether or not a disconnection is detected at the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 with a disconnection detection function. If a disconnection is detected (S5210), in S5220, the island information display device 8 is informed that the ball passage sensor is disconnected (ball passage sensor disconnection abnormality), and a ball removal stopper periodic monitoring process is performed. Exit. On the other hand, if the disconnection is not detected (S5210), it is determined in S5230 whether or not the ball removal stopper release flag F3 is set. That is, it is determined whether or not the ball stopper 230 is being opened. If the ball removal stopper release flag F3 is set, it is determined that the ball removal stopper 230 is open (S5230), and whether or not the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are turned on in S5240. Determine whether. That is, it is determined whether or not a ball is flowing by opening the ball removal stopper 230. Here, if the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are on, it is determined that a ball is flowing (S5240), and in S5250, notification of a ball flow abnormality executed in S5530 described later is prohibited. Thereby, when the notification of the ball flow abnormality is performed, the notification ends. Then, the regular removal process of the ball stopper is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are OFF, it is determined that no ball is flowing (S5240), and whether or not 5 seconds have elapsed since the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are determined to be OFF in S5260. Judge whether or not. If 5 seconds have not elapsed (S5260), the process proceeds to S5240 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when 5 seconds have elapsed (S5260), in S5270, a ball flow abnormality process (described later) for eliminating the situation where no balls are flowing is executed, and after this process is completed, the ball removal stopper periodic monitoring process is terminated. .

  Returning to S5230, if the ball removal stopper release flag F3 is cleared, it is determined that the ball removal stopper 230 is closed (S5230), and the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are turned on at S5280. Determine whether or not. That is, it is determined whether or not a ball is not flowing by closing the ball removal stopper 230. Here, if the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are off, it is determined that no ball is flowing (S5280), and the ball leakage abnormality notification executed in S5770 described later is prohibited. Thereby, in the case where notification of ball leakage abnormality is performed, this notification is terminated. Then, the regular removal process of the ball stopper is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are on, it is determined that a ball is flowing (S5280), and in S5300, a ball leakage abnormality process (described later) is performed to eliminate the situation where the ball is flowing. Then, after this process is completed, the regular drip stopper monitoring process is terminated.

[Ball flow abnormal processing]
Next, the procedure of the ball flow abnormality process performed in S4460, S4690, and S5270 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the ball flow abnormality process.

  When this ball flow abnormality process is activated, first, the values of the first iteration variable loop1 and the second iteration variable loop2 are set to “0” in S5410. In step S5420, the solenoid open / close operation power supply terminals P22 to P25 are turned off. Thereby, the ball removal stopper 230 is closed. Thereafter, in S5430, 50 milliseconds are waited. When 50 milliseconds have elapsed, the solenoid open / close operation power supply terminals P22 to P25 are turned on in S5440. Thereby, the ball removal stopper 230 is opened. Thereafter, in S5450, 50 milliseconds are waited. When 50 milliseconds elapses, the value of the first repetition variable loop1 is incremented by “1” in S5460.

  Then, in S5470, it is determined whether or not the value of the first iteration variable loop1 is equal to “10”. If it is not equal to “10” (S5470), the process proceeds to S5420 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, if it is equal to “10” (S5470), the value of the first iteration variable loop1 is set to “0” in S5480.

Thereafter, in S5490, it is determined whether or not the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not the ball has flowed through the processing of S5420 to S5470. Here, if the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are on, it is determined that the ball has flowed (S5490), and the ball flow abnormality process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are off, it is determined that no ball is flowing (S5490), and 1 second has passed since the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 were determined to be off in S5500. Judge whether or not. If one second has not elapsed (S5500), the process proceeds to S5490 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when one second has elapsed, it is determined that the ball is not flowing (S5500), and in S5510, the value of the second repetition variable loop2 is incremented by “1”.

  Then, in S5520, it is determined whether or not the value of the second repetition variable loop2 is equal to “5”. If it is not equal to “5” (S5520), the process proceeds to S5420 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, if it is equal to “5” (S5520), the island information display device 8 indicates that the ball is not flowing (ball flow abnormality) despite the instruction to open the ball removal stopper 230 in S5530. Let them know. Thereafter, in S5540, the solenoid opening / closing operation power terminals P22 to P25 are turned off, and in S5550, the heater temperature control flag F6 is cleared, and the ball flow abnormality process is terminated.

[Ball leakage abnormality processing]
Next, the procedure of the ball leakage abnormality process performed in S4860, S5080, and S5300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the ball leakage abnormality process.

  When this ball leakage abnormality process is started, first, in S5710, the solenoid open / close operation power supply terminals P22 to P25 are turned off, and further in S5720, the ball removal stopper opening flag F3 is cleared. Then, in S5730, it is determined whether or not 1 second has elapsed after clearing the ball removal stopper release flag F3. If 1 second has not elapsed (S5730), the process proceeds to S5710 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when one second has elapsed (S5730), it is determined in S5740 whether or not the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are turned on. If the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are off, it is determined that no ball is flowing (S5740), and the ball leakage abnormality process is terminated.

  Further, if the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are on, it is determined that a ball is flowing (S5740), and whether or not 5 seconds have passed since the ball passage detection terminals P18 to P21 are turned on in S5750. Judge whether or not. If 5 seconds have not elapsed (S5750), the solenoid open / close operation power supply terminals P22 to P25 are turned off in S5760, and the process proceeds to S5740 to repeat the above-described processing.

  On the other hand, when 5 seconds have elapsed (S5750), in S5770, the island information display device 8 is informed that the ball is flowing (ball leakage abnormality) despite the instruction to close the ball stopper 230. The ball leakage abnormality process is terminated.

[Switch panel side cloth belt operation processing]
Next, the procedure of the switch panel side cloth belt operation process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing switch panel side cloth belt operation processing. This switch panel side cloth belt operation process is a process executed when the button 55a of the cloth belt winding device operation unit 55 of the operation switch group device 6 is pressed while the cloth belt winding device 240 is stopped.

In this switch panel side cloth belt operation process, in S5910, a cloth belt winding process (described later) for winding the cloth belt on the cloth belt winding device 240 is executed, and after this process is completed, the switch panel side The cloth belt operation process is terminated.

[Management terminal side cloth belt operation processing]
Next, the procedure of the management terminal side cloth belt operation process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the management terminal side cloth belt operation processing. This management terminal side cloth belt operation process is a process executed when the cloth belt winding device operation button H0109 is pressed.

  In this management terminal side cloth belt operation process, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 first determines in S6030 whether or not the reduction machine operation flag F1 is set. That is, it is determined whether or not the reduction machine 200 is in operation. Here, if the reduction machine operation flag F1 is set, it is determined that the reduction machine 200 is operating (S6030), and the management terminal side cloth belt operation process is terminated. Thereby, when the reduction machine 200 is in operation, the cloth belt winding device 240 does not operate even when the cloth belt winding device operation button H0109 is pressed.

  On the other hand, if the reduction machine operation flag F1 is cleared, it is determined that the reduction machine 200 is stopped (S6030), and the cloth belt take-up device 240 causes the cloth belt take-up device 240 to take up the cloth belt in S6040. A process (described later) is executed, and after this process is finished, the switch panel side cloth belt operation process is finished.

[Switch panel side cloth belt stop processing]
Next, the procedure of the switch panel side cloth belt stop process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the switch panel side cloth belt stopping process. This switch panel side cloth belt stop process is a process executed when the button 55a of the cloth belt winder operation unit 55 of the operation switch group device 6 is pressed while the cloth belt winder 240 is in operation.

  In this switch panel side cloth belt stop process, the clamp release power terminal P17 is turned off in S6110. Thereby, the cloth belt is clamped. After that, in S6120, it waits for 5 seconds. When 5 seconds have elapsed, in S6130, the feed motor operating power supply terminal P15 is turned off. Thereby, the feed motor of the cloth belt winding device 240 is stopped. In step S6140, the winding motor operating power supply terminal P16 is turned off. Thereby, the winding motor of the cloth belt winding device 240 is stopped. In step S6150, the fabric belt operation flag F5 is cleared, and the switch panel side fabric belt stop process is terminated.

[Management terminal side cloth belt stop processing]
Next, the procedure of the management terminal side cloth belt stopping process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the management terminal side cloth belt stopping process. This management terminal side cloth belt stop process is a process executed when the cloth belt winding device stop button H0110 is pressed.

  In this management terminal side cloth belt stop process, first, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 turns off the clamp release power terminal P17 in S6230. Thereby, the cloth belt is clamped. Thereafter, in S6240, 5 seconds are waited. When 5 seconds have elapsed, the feed motor operating power supply terminal P15 is turned off in S6250. Thereby, the feed motor of the cloth belt winding device 240 is stopped. In step S6260, the winding motor operating power supply terminal P16 is turned off. Thereby, the winding motor of the cloth belt winding device 240 is stopped. In S6270, the cloth belt operation flag F5 is cleared, and the management terminal side cloth belt stop process is terminated.

[Cloth belt regular monitoring process]
Next, the procedure of the cloth belt regular monitoring process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control unit 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the cloth belt regular monitoring process. This cloth belt periodic monitoring process is a process executed every 500 milliseconds while the CPU 41a is activated.

  In this cloth belt periodic monitoring process, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 first determines in S6410 whether or not the one-roll end detection terminal P13 is on. That is, it is determined whether or not one roll of the fabric belt has been completed. Here, if the one-roll end detection terminal P13 is ON, it is determined that one roll of the cloth belt has ended (S6410), and in S6420, the fact that one roll of the cloth belt has ended (1 roll end abnormality) is indicated. The island information display device 8 is notified, and the process proceeds to S6450.

  On the other hand, if the one-roll end detection terminal P13 is off, it is determined that one roll of the cloth belt has not ended (S6410), and whether or not the feed motor overload current detection terminal P14 is on in S6430. Determine whether. That is, it is determined whether or not an overload current is generated in the feed motor. Here, if the feed motor overload current detection terminal P14 is on, it is determined that an overload current has occurred (S6430), and an abnormality has occurred in winding the fabric belt in S6440 (winding). The island information display device 8 is notified of the (abnormal removal), and the process proceeds to S6450.

  In S6450, the clamp release power terminal P17 is turned off. Thereby, the cloth belt is clamped. Thereafter, in S6460, the feed motor operating power supply terminal P15 is turned off. Thereby, the feed motor of the cloth belt winding device 240 is stopped. Further, in S6470, the winding motor operating power supply terminal P16 is turned off. Thereby, the winding motor of the cloth belt winding device 240 is stopped. In S6480, the fabric belt operation flag F5 is cleared, and the fabric belt periodic monitoring process is terminated.

  Returning to S6430, if the feed motor overload current detection terminal P14 is off, it is determined that no overload current has occurred (S6430), and whether the cloth belt slack detection terminal P11 is on in S6490. Judge whether or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the cloth belt is loose. Here, if the cloth belt slack detection terminal P11 is ON, it is determined that the cloth belt has slackened (S6490), and a slack eliminating operation process (described later) for eliminating the slack of the cloth belt is performed in S6500. After executing this process, the cloth belt periodic monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, if the cloth belt slack detection terminal P11 is OFF, it is determined that the cloth belt has not slackened (S6490), and the cloth belt periodic monitoring process is terminated.

[Cloth belt winding process]
Next, the procedure of the cloth belt winding process performed in S5910 and S6040 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the fabric belt winding process.

When the cloth belt winding process is started, first, in S6610, it is determined whether or not the one-roll end detection terminal P13 is turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not one roll of the fabric belt has been completed. Here, if the one-roll end detection terminal P13 is ON, it is determined that one roll of the cloth belt has ended (S6610), and in S6660, the fact that one roll of the cloth belt has ended (1 roll end abnormality). The island information display device 8 is notified, and the clamp open power terminal P17 is turned off in S6670. Thereby, the cloth belt is clamped. Thereafter, in S6680, the feed motor operating power supply terminal P15 is turned off. Thereby, the feed motor of the cloth belt winding device 240 is stopped. Further, in S6690, winding motor operating power supply terminal P16 is turned off. Thereby, the winding motor of the cloth belt winding device 240 is stopped. In S6700, the cloth belt operation flag F5 is cleared, and the cloth belt winding process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the one-roll end detection terminal P13 is off, it is determined that one roll of the cloth belt has not ended (S6610), and the clamp-open power terminal P17 is turned on in S6620. Thereby, the clamp of the cloth belt is released. Thereafter, in S6630, the feed motor operating power supply terminal P15 is turned on. Thereby, the feed motor of the cloth belt winding device 240 is driven. In step S6640, the winding motor operating power supply terminal P16 is turned on. Thereby, the winding motor of the fabric belt winding device 240 is driven. In S6650, the cloth belt operating flag F5 is set.

  Thereafter, in S6710, it is determined whether or not the time required to wind the fabric belt on the fabric belt winding device 240 (hereinafter referred to as the winding elapsed time) is less than the abnormality determination winding time K3. If the elapsed winding time is equal to or longer than the abnormality determination winding time K3 (S6710), the island information display device 8 is informed in S6720 that there is an abnormality in winding the fabric belt (winding abnormality). Further, in S6730, the clamp release power terminal P17 is turned off. Thereby, the cloth belt is clamped. Then, control goes to S6770.

  On the other hand, if the elapsed winding time is less than the abnormality determination winding time K3 (S6740), the length of the fabric belt wound by the fabric belt winding device 240 (hereinafter referred to as the winding amount) is determined to be abnormal determination winding. It is determined whether the amount is less than K4. If the winding amount is less than the abnormality determination winding amount K4 (S6740), the process proceeds to S6610 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, if the winding amount is equal to or greater than the abnormality determination winding amount K4 (S6740), the clamp release power terminal P17 is turned off in S6750. Thereby, the cloth belt is clamped. Thereafter, in S6240, after waiting for 5 seconds, when 5 seconds have elapsed, the process proceeds to S6770.

  In S6770, the feed motor operating power terminal P15 is turned off. Thereby, the feed motor of the cloth belt winding device 240 is stopped. In step S6780, the winding motor operating power supply terminal P16 is turned off. Thereby, the winding motor of the cloth belt winding device 240 is stopped. In step S6790, the cloth belt operation flag F5 is cleared, and the cloth belt winding process is terminated.

[Loosening elimination processing]
Next, the procedure of the loosening elimination operation process performed in S6500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the loosening elimination operation process.

  When this loosening elimination operation process is started, first, in S6910, the clamp release power terminal P17 is turned off. Thereby, the cloth belt is clamped. In step S6920, the feed motor operating power supply terminal P15 is turned on. Thereby, the feed motor of the cloth belt winding device 240 is driven. In step S6930, the winding motor operating power supply terminal P16 is turned on. Thereby, the winding motor of the fabric belt winding device 240 is driven. Then, in S6940, it is determined whether or not the cloth belt looseness detection terminal P11 is turned on. That is, it is determined whether or not the cloth belt is loose. Here, if the cloth belt slack detection terminal P11 is OFF, it is determined that the cloth belt has not slackened (S6940), and the process proceeds to S6970.

On the other hand, if the cloth belt slack detection terminal P11 is on, it is determined that the cloth belt has slackened (S6940), and whether or not one second has elapsed since the cloth belt slack detection terminal P11 is determined to be on. Judging. If one second has not elapsed (S6950), the process proceeds to S6920 and the above-described processing is repeated. On the other hand, when 1 second has elapsed (S6950), in S6960, the island information display device 8 is informed that the fabric belt tension is insufficient (abnormality of fabric belt tension), and the process proceeds to S6970.

  In S6970, the feed motor operating power terminal P15 is turned off. Thereby, the feed motor of the cloth belt winding device 240 is stopped. Further, in S6980, the winding motor operating power supply terminal P16 is turned off. Thereby, the winding motor of the cloth belt winding device 240 is stopped. Then, in S6990, the cloth belt operation flag F5 is cleared, and the loosening elimination operation process is ended.

[Cloth belt system startup processing]
Next, the procedure of the cloth belt system starting process executed by the CPU 41a of the island control control unit apparatus 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the cloth belt system activation process. This cloth belt system activation process is a process executed once immediately after the CPU 41a is activated.

  In this cloth belt system start-up process, the CPU 41a of the island control control unit device 5 first turns off the clamp release power supply terminal P17 in S7110. Thereby, the cloth belt is clamped. In step S7120, the feed motor operating power terminal P15 is turned on. Thereby, the feed motor of the cloth belt winding device 240 is driven. In step S7130, the winding motor operating power supply terminal P16 is turned on. Thereby, the winding motor of the fabric belt winding device 240 is driven.

  In step S7140, the process waits for 5 seconds. When 5 seconds have elapsed, the feed motor operating power supply terminal P15 is turned off in S7150. Thereby, the feed motor of the cloth belt winding device 240 is stopped. In step S7160, the winding motor operating power supply terminal P16 is turned off. Thereby, the winding motor of the cloth belt winding device 240 is stopped. Then, the cloth belt system activation process is terminated.

Next, procedures of various processes executed by the gaming machine operation monitoring system 1 configured as described above will be described below.
[Remote store opening process]
First, in the remote mode (described later), operations of the gaming machine operation monitoring system 1 (hereinafter referred to as remote store opening process) performed when the pre-opening process button H0101 shown in FIG. Will be described. 44 is a packet sequence chart showing a first part of the remote pre-opening process, FIG. 45 is a second part of the remote pre-opening process, and FIG. 46 is a packet sequence chart showing the third part of the remote pre-opening process.

  First, when the pre-opening process button H0101 is pressed (PS1-01), the management terminal device 2 displays a “pre-opening process” dialog on the display panel 22b (see FIG. 3) (PS1-02). At this time, “stopped” or “running” is displayed on the liquid crystal display (LCD) 8a serving as the display screen of the island information display device 8 (PS1-03).

  Thereafter, the management terminal device 2 transmits management terminal state setting information indicating that “processing before opening the store” is being performed to the network adapter 3 (PS1-04). As a result, the network adapter 3 recognizes that the management terminal device 2 is “processing before opening” (PS1-05). Thereafter, the network adapter 3 transmits management terminal state setting response information indicating that the management terminal state information has been received to the management terminal device 2 (PS1-06).

  When the management terminal device 2 receives the management terminal state setting response information, the management terminal device 2 transmits management terminal periodic communication information indicating that “processing is in progress before opening the store” to the island control control unit device 5 (PS1-07). ). When the island control control unit device 5 receives the management terminal regular communication information, the island control control device device 5 transmits island information display device information indicating “processing in progress before opening the store” to the island information display device 8 (PS1-08). . Thereby, the island information display device 8 displays “Processing before opening of store” (PS1-09) (see the display screen G21 of FIG. 81A). As a result, the store clerk who is preparing for the opening of the store near the game Tajima can easily grasp the situation of the game Tajima, and can determine that various devices in the game Tajima are not malfunctioning. it can.

  In addition, the management terminal device 2 transmits reduction machine ON information for operating the reduction machine 200 in parallel to all the island control control unit apparatuses 5 installed on the game stand island 100 in the game hall (PS1-10). . Thereby, the reduction machine 200 performs the reduction machine ON process which operates the reduction machine 200 (PS1-11). This reduction machine ON process is completed in a few seconds. And the island control control unit apparatus 5 transmits the reduction machine ON response information which shows that the reduction machine ON information was received with respect to the management terminal device 2 (PS1-12). The above-described reduction machine ON information is transmitted with a slight time difference to each island, and the instantaneous power consumption can be suppressed by shifting the operation start timing of the reduction machine 200 on each island. Good.

  Thereafter, the island control control unit device 5 transmits information indicating that the reduction machine 200 is operating to the operation switch group device 6 (PS1-13). As a result, the operation switch group device 6 lights the two-color LED 51b (see FIG. 9) of the reduction machine operation unit 51 in green (PS1-14).

  In addition, the management terminal device 2 has received the reducer ON response information from all the island control control unit devices 5 installed on the game stand island 100 in the game hall, or one minute has passed since the reducer ON information was transmitted. After detecting this (PS1-15), ball passage shutter ON information for opening the ball passage shutter 210 is transmitted in parallel to all the ball passage shutters 210 installed on the game platform island 100 in the game hall ( PS1-16). Thereby, the ball path shutter 210 performs a ball path shutter ON process for opening the ball path shutter 210 (PS1-17). This ball path shutter ON process is completed in a few seconds. And the island control control unit apparatus 5 transmits the ball path shutter ON response information indicating that the ball path shutter ON information has been received to the management terminal apparatus 2 (PS1-18). Note that even if the reduction machine ON information is transmitted to each island with a slight time difference, the game machine in the game hall is a predetermined time (about 1 minute) after the last transmission of the reduction machine ON information. If the ball passage shutter ON information is transmitted in parallel to all the ball passage shutters installed on the island 100, the timing of the pre-opening processing on each island can be synchronized.

  Thereafter, the island control control unit device 5 transmits information indicating that the ball passage shutter 210 is open to the operation switch group device 6 (PS1-19). Accordingly, the operation switch group device 6 shown in FIG. 8 lights the two-color LED 52b (see FIG. 9) of the ball path shutter operation unit 52 in green (PS1-20).

In addition, the management terminal device 2 has received shutter ON response information from all the island control control unit devices 5 installed on the game stand island 100 in the game hall, or one minute has passed since the ball passage shutter ON information was transmitted. After detecting this (PS1-21), the ball stopper stopper ON information for opening the ball stopper 230 is transmitted in parallel to all the island control control unit devices 5 installed on the game stand island 100 in the game hall. (PS1-22). Thereby, the island control control unit apparatus 5 performs the beading stopper ON process for opening the beading stopper 230 (PS1-23). Note that the ball stopper stopper ON process is completed in a few seconds. Then, the island control control unit device 5 transmits to the management terminal device 2 the beading stopper ON response information indicating that the beading stopper ON information has been received (PS1-24).

  Thereafter, the island control control unit device 5 transmits information indicating that the doffing stopper 230 is open to the operation switch group device 6 (PS1-25). As a result, the operation switch group device 6 lights the two-color LED 53b (see FIG. 9) of the operation unit 53 for the ball removal stopper in green (PS1-26).

  In addition, the management terminal device 2 receives the ball removal stopper ON response information from all the island control control unit devices 5 installed on the game stand island 100 in the game hall, or 1 minute after transmitting the ball removal stopper ON information. After detecting that it has passed (PS1-27), the ball stopper timer for measuring the time until the ball stopper 230 is closed is turned ON. Thereby, the ball removal stopper timer starts counting time (PS1-28). The expiration time of the ball stopper timer can be set on the operation condition setting screen.

  Then, the management terminal device 2 transmits heater ON information for operating the heaters 220 in parallel to all the island control control unit devices 5 installed on the game stand island 100 in the game hall (PS1-29). Thereby, the island control control unit device 5 performs the heater ON process for operating the heater 220 (PS1-30). The heater ON process is completed in a few seconds. Then, the island control control unit device 5 transmits heater ON response information indicating that the heater ON information has been received to the management terminal device 2 (PS1-31).

  Thereafter, the island control control unit device 5 transmits information indicating that the heater 220 is operating to the operation switch group device 6 (PS1-32). As a result, the operation switch group device 6 lights the two-color LED 54b (see FIG. 9) of the heater operation unit 54 in green (PS1-33). Then, the management terminal device 2 has received heater ON response information from all the island control control unit devices 5 installed on the game stand island 100 in the game hall, or one minute has passed since the heater ON information was transmitted. Is detected (PS1-34).

  After that, when the ball stopper timer expires (PS1-35), the ball stopper that closes the ball stopper 230 in parallel with all the island control control unit devices 5 installed on the game stand island 100 in the game hall. OFF information is transmitted (PS1-36). Thereby, the island control control unit device 5 performs the ball stopper stop process for closing the ball stopper 230 (PS1-37). In addition, this ball removal stopper OFF process is completed in several seconds. Then, the island control control unit device 5 transmits to the management terminal device 2 the beading stopper OFF response information indicating that the beading stopper OFF information has been received (PS1-38).

  Thereafter, the island control control unit device 5 transmits information indicating that the doffing stopper 230 is closed to the operation switch group device 6 (PS1-39). Thereby, the operation switch group device 6 turns off the two-color LED 53b (see FIG. 9) of the operation unit 53 for the ball stopper (PS1-40).

In addition, the management terminal device 2 receives the ball stop stopper OFF response information from all the island control control unit devices 5 installed on the game stand island 100 in the game hall or transmits the ball stop stopper OFF information for one minute. After detecting that it has passed (PS1-41), the management terminal state setting information indicating that it is “running” is transmitted to the network adapter 3 (PS1-42). Thereby, the network adapter 3 recognizes that the management terminal device 2 is “running” (PS1-43). Thereafter, the network adapter 3 transmits management terminal state setting response information indicating that the management terminal state information has been received to the management terminal device 2 (PS1-44).

  When the management terminal device 2 receives the management terminal state setting response information, the management terminal device 2 transmits management terminal periodic communication information indicating that it is “running” to the island control control unit device 5 (PS1-45). When the island control control unit device 5 receives the management terminal periodic communication information, the island control control device device 5 transmits island information display device information indicating that it is “running” to the island information display device 8 (PS1-46). Thereby, the island information display device 8 displays “Driving” (PS1-47) (see the display screen G22 of FIG. 81 (b)). In addition, the management terminal device 2 cancels the display of the “processing before opening” dialog displayed on the display panel 22b (PS1-48).

[Remote reduction machine ON / OFF processing]
Next, in the remote mode (described later), processing performed by the gaming machine operation monitoring system 1 when the reduction machine operation button H0103 or reduction machine stop button H0104 shown in FIG. 4 is pressed (hereinafter referred to as remote reduction machine ON / OFF). The operation of the processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 47 is a packet sequence chart showing remote reduction machine ON / OFF processing.

  First, when the reduction machine operation button H0103 or the reduction machine stop button H0104 is pressed (PS2-01), the management terminal device 2 applies to all the island control control unit devices 5 installed on the game platform island 100 in the game hall. In parallel, reduction machine ON / OFF information for operating or stopping the reduction machine 200 according to the pressed button is transmitted (PS2-02). Thereby, the island control control unit device 5 performs the reduction machine ON / OFF process for operating or stopping the reduction machine 200 (PS2-03). This reduction machine ON / OFF process is completed in a few seconds. Then, the island control control unit device 5 transmits reduction machine ON / OFF response information indicating that the reduction machine ON / OFF information has been received to the management terminal apparatus 2 (PS2-04).

  Thereafter, the island control control unit device 5 transmits information indicating that the reduction machine 200 is operating or stopped to the operation switch group device 6 (PS2-05). As a result, the operation switch group device 6 turns on or turns off the two-color LED 51b (see FIG. 9) of the reduction device operation unit 51 (PS2-06).

  In addition, the management terminal device 2 receives the reduction machine ON / OFF response information from all the island control control unit devices 5 installed on the game stand island 100 in the game hall or transmits the reduction machine ON / OFF information. The ball that opens or closes the ball passage shutter 210 in parallel to all the island control control unit devices 5 installed on the game stand island 100 in the game hall after detecting that one minute has passed (PS2-07). Passage shutter ON / OFF information is transmitted (PS2-08). Thereby, the island control control unit apparatus 5 performs a ball path shutter ON / OFF process for opening or closing the ball path shutter 210 (PS2-09). The ball path shutter ON / OFF process is completed in a few seconds. And the island control control unit apparatus 5 transmits the ball path shutter ON / OFF response information indicating that the ball path shutter ON / OFF information has been received to the management terminal apparatus 2 (PS2-10).

  Thereafter, the island control control unit device 5 transmits information indicating that the ball passage shutter 210 is opened or closed to the operation switch group device 6 (PS2-11). Accordingly, the operation switch group device 6 turns on or turns off the two-color LED 52b (see FIG. 9) of the ball path shutter operation unit 52 (PS2-12).

In addition, the management terminal device 2 receives the shutter ON / OFF response information from all the island control control unit devices 5 installed on the game platform island 100 in the game hall or transmits the ball passage shutter ON / OFF information. It is detected that 1 minute has passed (PS2-13). Since the reduction machine 200 can be operated or stopped from the management terminal device 2, the reduction machine door and the inspection door are closed, and the button 51a of the operation part 51 for the reduction machine of the operation switch group device 6 (FIG. 9). Reference) cannot be pressed (PS2-14).

[Remote ball removal stopper ON / OFF processing]
Next, in the remote mode (described later), processing performed by the gaming machine operation monitoring system 1 when the ball stopper stop button H0105 or the ball stopper stop button H0106 shown in FIG. 4 is pressed (hereinafter referred to as a remote ball stopper) The operation of the ON / OFF process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 is a packet sequence chart showing the remote ball removal stopper ON / OFF processing.

  First, when the ball removal stopper release button H0105 or the ball removal stopper closing button H0106 is pressed (PS3-01), the management terminal device 2 is connected to all the island control control unit devices installed on the game platform island 100 in the game hall. In parallel with 5, the ball stop stopper ON / OFF information for opening or closing the ball stop stopper 230 according to the pressed button is transmitted (PS 3-02). Thereby, the island control control unit device 5 performs the ball stopper stop ON / OFF processing for opening or closing the ball stopper 230 (PS3-03). Note that the ball stopper stopper ON / OFF processing is completed in a few seconds. Then, the island control unit 5 transmits to the management terminal device 2 the ball stopper ON / OFF response information indicating that the ball stopper ON / OFF information has been received (PS3-04).

  Thereafter, the island control control unit device 5 transmits information indicating that the doffing stopper 230 is open or closed to the operation switch group device 6 (PS3-05). As a result, the operation switch group device 6 turns on or turns off the two-color LED 53b (see FIG. 9) of the operation unit 53 for the ball removal stopper in green (PS3-06).

  In addition, the management terminal device 2 receives the ball stop stopper ON / OFF response information from all the island control control unit devices 5 installed on the game stand island 100 in the game hall or transmits the ball stop stopper ON / OFF information. It is detected that 1 minute has passed (PS3-07). In addition, since the ball stop stopper 230 can be opened or closed from the management terminal device 2, the reduction machine door and the inspection door are closed, and the button 53a of the operation unit 53 for the ball stop stopper of the operation switch group device 6 ( (Refer to FIG. 9) cannot be pressed (PS3-08).

[Remote heater ON / OFF processing]
Next, in the remote mode (described later), processing performed by the gaming machine operation monitoring system 1 when the heater operation button H0107 or the heater stop button H0108 shown in FIG. 4 is pressed (hereinafter referred to as remote heater ON / OFF processing). Will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 49 is a packet sequence chart showing remote heater ON / OFF processing.

First, when the heater operation button H0107 or the heater stop button H0108 is pressed (PS4-01), the management terminal device 2 controls all the island control control unit devices 5 installed on the game stand island 100 in the game arcade. In parallel, heater ON / OFF information for operating or stopping the heater 220 according to the pressed button is transmitted (PS4-02). Thereby, the island control control unit device 5 performs heater ON / OFF processing for operating or stopping the heater 220 (PS4-03). The heater ON / OFF process is completed in a few seconds. Then, the island control control unit device 5 transmits heater ON / OFF response information indicating that the heater ON / OFF information has been received to the management terminal device 2 (PS4-).
04).

  Thereafter, the island control control unit device 5 transmits information indicating that the heater 220 is operating or stopped to the operation switch group device 6 (PS4-05). As a result, the operation switch group device 6 turns on or turns off the two-color LED 53b (see FIG. 9) of the operation unit 53 for the doffing stopper in green (PS4-06).

  In addition, the management terminal device 2 receives heater ON / OFF response information from all the island control control unit devices 5 installed on the game stand island 100 in the game hall, or 1 minute after transmitting the heater ON / OFF information. It is detected that it has passed (PS4-07). Since the heater 220 can be operated or stopped from the management terminal device 2, the reducing machine door and the inspection door are closed, and the button 54a of the heater operation unit 54 of the operation switch group device 6 (see FIG. 9). Cannot be pressed (PS4-08).

[Remote cloth belt automatic winding ON / OFF processing]
Next, in the remote mode (described later), processing (hereinafter referred to as the following) performed by the gaming machine operation monitoring system 1 when the cloth belt winding device operation button H0109 or the cloth belt winding device stop button H0110 shown in FIG. 4 is pressed. The operation of remote cloth belt automatic winding ON / OFF processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a packet sequence chart showing remote cloth belt automatic winding ON / OFF processing.

  First, when the cloth belt take-up device operation button H0109 or the cloth belt take-up device stop button H0110 is pressed (PS5-01), the management terminal device 2 is connected to all the islands installed on the game stand island 100 in the game hall. In parallel to the control unit 5, the automatic belt winding / unwinding information for operating or stopping the fabric belt winding device 240 according to the pressed button is transmitted (PS5-02). Thereby, the island control control unit apparatus 5 performs the cloth belt automatic winding ON / OFF process for operating or stopping the cloth belt winding apparatus 240 (PS5-03). The cloth belt automatic winding ON / OFF process is completed in a few seconds. Then, the island control control unit device 5 transmits the fabric belt automatic winding ON / OFF response information indicating that the fabric belt automatic winding ON / OFF information has been received to the management terminal device 2 (PS5-04). .

  Thereafter, the island control control unit device 5 transmits information indicating that the cloth belt winding device 240 is operating or stopped to the operation switch group device 6 (PS5-05). As a result, the operation switch group device 6 turns on or turns off the two-color LED 55b (see FIG. 9) of the operation unit 55 for the fabric belt winding device (PS5-06).

  In addition, the management terminal device 2 receives the cloth belt automatic winding ON / OFF response information from all the island control control unit devices 5 installed on the game stand island 100 in the game hall, or the cloth belt automatic winding ON / OFF. It is detected that one minute has passed since the information was transmitted (PS5-07). In addition, since the cloth belt winding device 240 can be operated or stopped from the management terminal device 2, the reduction machine door and the inspection door are closed, and the cloth belt winding device operation unit 55 of the operation switch group device 6 is closed. Button 55a (see FIG. 9) cannot be pressed (PS5-08).

[Island state acquisition processing]
Next, the operation of the processing (hereinafter referred to as island state acquisition processing) performed by the gaming machine operation monitoring system 1 in order to acquire information about the state of the gaming island 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 51 is a packet sequence chart showing island state acquisition processing.

  First, the island control control unit device 5 receives sensor ON / OFF information indicating whether the various sensors are ON or OFF from various sensors (not shown) installed on the game stand island 100 every 500 milliseconds. (PS6-01). Then, the island control control unit device 5 transmits to the island information display device 8 island information display device display information indicating the contents to be displayed on the island information display device 8 based on the received sensor ON / OFF information (PS6). -02). Thereby, the island information display device 8 displays information based on the island information display device display information (PS6-03).

  Further, the island control unit 5 receives sensor ON / OFF information every 5 seconds from various sensors (not shown) installed on the game platform island 100 (PS6-04). Then, the island control control unit device 5 transmits island state notification information indicating the state of the game stand island 100 to the management terminal device 2 based on the received sensor ON / OFF information (PS6-05).

  Based on the received island state notification information, the management terminal device 2 updates a state table that is provided in the RAM 21c of the control unit 21 and stores information indicating the states of all the game platform islands 100 in the game hall (PS6). -06). For the game stand island 100 that cannot receive the island state notification information, the state table is updated with all devices in the game stand island 100 as “abnormal”.

[Island state display processing]
Next, an operation of processing (hereinafter referred to as island state display processing) performed by the gaming machine operation monitoring system 1 in order to display the state of the gaming machine island 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 52 is a packet sequence chart showing island state display processing.

  First, when the island state display button H0114 is pressed, the management terminal device 2 changes the display on the display panel 22b (see FIG. 3) to the island state display screen (PS7-01). And based on the information memorize | stored in the state table, the state of each game stand island 100 is displayed on the display panel 22b (PS7-02).

FIG. 67 is an explanatory diagram of an island state display screen G02 displayed on the display panel 22b of the management terminal device 2.
On the island state display screen G02, as shown in FIG. 67, there is a device state display box H0201 for displaying the state of each device in a color-coded manner for each game stand island 100 (in FIG. 67, 12 units of island numbers 1 to 12). , A state color classification case display H0202 for displaying a case in the device state display box H0201, a cloth belt replacement number display H0203 for displaying the number of cloth belts that need to be replaced, and a communication for displaying the number of islands in which a communication abnormality has occurred. Abnormal island number display H0204, a ball amount display box H0205 that displays the amount of balls for each game stand island 100, a front button H0206 that is pressed when moving and displaying the device state display box H0201, and a device state display box Next button H0207 to be pressed when H0201 is moved and displayed next, and displayed only when the belt replacement deadline has been reached. G04 and (later) V belt replacement button H0208 and skin belt change button H0209 that is pressed to display a night vision button H0210 or the like which is pressed to display the night vision screen G05 (described later) is displayed.

  As described above, the management terminal device 2 is configured to transmit a signal indicating that to the network adapter 3 when an operation of pressing various buttons displayed on the display screen of the display panel 22b is performed. Has been.

In the device status display box H0201, the column corresponding to the device in which the device abnormality has occurred is painted in red, for example, and a warning is displayed (for example, the abnormality of the reducer on island number 5 is displayed. When the device abnormality warning display H0211 is pressed, the screen changes to an abnormality detail display screen G03 as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 68 is an explanatory diagram of the abnormality detail display screen G03 displayed on the display panel 22b of the management terminal device 2. In the abnormality detail display screen G03, as shown in FIG. 68, an abnormality history box H0301 that displays the occurrence date / time, recovery date / time, island number, type, and occurrence content of the abnormality, an explanation of the abnormality content, a countermeasure, and the like are displayed. Abnormality detail display H0302 and the like are displayed.

  Returning to FIG. 67, when the V-belt replacement button H0208 or the leather belt replacement button H0209 on the island state display screen G02 is pressed, a transition is made to a belt replacement screen G04 as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 69 is an explanatory diagram of a belt replacement screen G04 displayed on the display panel 22b of the management terminal device 2. In the belt exchange screen G04, as shown in FIG. 69, a V-belt use start date input text box H0401 for inputting and displaying a V-belt use start date for each game stand island 100, and each game stand island 100 are displayed. Recicon belt use start date input text box H0402 for inputting / displaying the start date of use of the recicon belt, V belt replacement number display H0403 for displaying the number of V belts that need to be replaced, and the number of recicon belts that need to be replaced are displayed. A recicon belt replacement number display H0404 to be performed, a setting save button H0405 to be pressed when the set contents are stored in the network adapter 3, a help display H0406 for displaying a text prompting belt replacement, and the like are displayed.

  In the V belt use start date input text box H0401 and the recicon belt use start date input text box H0402, a column corresponding to the game stand island 100 that requires belt replacement is filled with, for example, a red color to display a warning. (For example, see the column corresponding to island numbers 5, 6, and 7 in the V belt use start date input text box H0401).

Returning to FIG. 67, when the night monitoring button H0210 on the island state display screen G02 is pressed, the screen changes to a night monitoring screen G05 as shown in FIG.
FIG. 70 is an explanatory diagram of the night monitoring screen G05 displayed on the display panel 22b of the management terminal device 2. As shown in FIG. 70, the night monitoring screen G05 is pressed to select the night monitoring history display H0411 for displaying the occurrence history of the abnormality that occurred during night monitoring and the display contents of the night monitoring history display H0411. A display content selection button group H0412, a transition screen selection button group H0413 to be pressed when selecting a transition destination of the display screen, and the like are displayed. It should be noted that a dedicated password for erasing the occurrence history data of abnormalities that occurred during night monitoring may be provided, and the password may be stored by a third party that monitors the game hall to monitor fraud. .

[Occurrence history acquisition processing]
Next, an operation of a process (hereinafter referred to as an occurrence history acquisition process) performed by the gaming machine operation monitoring system 1 in order to acquire abnormality occurrence history information on the gaming island 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 to 58 are packet sequence charts showing the first to sixth parts of the generation history acquisition process.

First, the island control control unit device 5 receives sensor ON / OFF information indicating whether the various sensors are ON or OFF from the various sensors installed on the game stand island 100 every 500 milliseconds (PS8- 03). Among these various sensors, when a sensor (not shown) for detecting an abnormality in the game stand island 100 (hereinafter referred to as an abnormality sensor) is turned from OFF (PS8-01) to ON (PS8-02), the island control control unit device 5 detects an abnormality (PS8-04), and transmits island information display device display information indicating that an abnormality has been detected based on the received sensor ON / OFF information to the island information display device 8 (PS8-). 05). Thereby, the island information display device 8 displays that an abnormality has been detected (PS8-06).

  Furthermore, the island control control unit device 5 transmits abnormality display information indicating that an abnormality has been detected to the operation switch group device 6 based on the received sensor ON / OFF information (PS8-07). Thereby, the operation switch group device 6 displays on the 7-segment LEDs 56a, 57a, 58a, 59a, 60a (see FIG. 9) that an abnormality has been detected (PS8-08).

  Further, when the smoke detection sensor (not shown) is turned from OFF to ON, the island control control unit device 5 detects that an abnormality has occurred in the environment of the game stand island 100 (PS8-09), and the network adapter 3 Occurrence notification information indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the environment of the game platform island 100 is transmitted (PS8-10).

  Then, the network adapter 3 is provided in the network adapter 3 and is stored in the occurrence history table storing information indicating the history of the abnormality that has occurred in all the game stand islands 100 in the game arcade (that is, the abnormality occurrence information). (Information indicating the contents) is accumulated (PS8-11). When accumulating the received occurrence notification information, time information indicating the time when the abnormality occurred is added to this occurrence notification information. Furthermore, the network adapter 3 points to the latest record position in the occurrence history table (PS8-12), and transmits occurrence notification response information indicating that the occurrence notification information has been received to the island control control unit device 5 (PS8). -13).

  Next, the island control control unit device 5 sends sensor ON / OFF information indicating whether these various sensors are ON or OFF from each sensor (not shown) installed on the game stand island 100 every 500 milliseconds. When it is received (PS8-15) and the abnormality sensor (not shown) turns from ON (PS8-02) to OFF (PS8-14), abnormality recovery is detected (PS8-16) and the island information display device 8 is Then, island information display device display information indicating that abnormality recovery has been detected is transmitted based on the received sensor ON / OFF information (PS8-17). Thereby, the island information display device 8 cancels the display indicating that an abnormality has been detected (PS8-18).

  Furthermore, the island control control unit device 5 transmits abnormality display information indicating that abnormality recovery has been detected to the operation switch group device 6 based on the received sensor ON / OFF information (PS8-19). As a result, the operation switch group device 6 causes the 7-segment LEDs 56a, 57a, 58a, 59a, 60a (see FIG. 9) to cancel the display indicating that an abnormality has been detected (PS8-20).

  Further, when the smoke detection sensor (not shown) is turned from ON to OFF, the island control control unit device 5 detects that the environmental abnormality of the game stand island 100 has been restored (PS8-21), and the network adapter 3 Occurrence notification information indicating that the abnormality has been recovered is transmitted (PS8-22).

  Then, the network adapter 3 accumulates the received occurrence notification information (that is, information indicating that the environmental abnormality has been recovered) in the occurrence history table (PS8-23). When accumulating the received occurrence notification information, time information indicating the time when the environmental abnormality is recovered is added to the occurrence notification information. Further, the network adapter 3 points to the latest record position in the occurrence history table (PS8-24), and transmits occurrence notification response information indicating that the occurrence notification information has been received to the island control control unit device 5 (PS8). -25).

In addition, the island control control unit device 5 receives sensor ON / OFF information indicating whether these various sensors are ON or OFF from every sensor (not shown) installed on the game stand island 100 every 5 seconds. (PS8-28, PS8-35, PS8-43, PS8-50),
When an abnormality sensor (not shown) other than the smoke detection sensor (not shown) is switched from OFF (PS8-26) to ON (PS8-27), the island control unit 5 detects an abnormality (PS8-29), and the network Occurrence notification information indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the game stand island 100 is transmitted to the adapter 3 (PS8-30).

  Then, the network adapter 3 accumulates the received occurrence notification information (that is, information indicating the content of the abnormality) in the occurrence history table (PS8-31). When accumulating the received occurrence notification information, time information indicating the time when the abnormality occurred is added to this occurrence notification information. Furthermore, the network adapter 3 points to the latest record position in the occurrence history table (PS8-32), and transmits occurrence notification response information indicating that the occurrence notification information has been received to the island control control unit device 5 (PS8). -33).

  Furthermore, when an abnormality sensor (not shown) other than the smoke detection sensor (not shown) is switched from ON (PS8-27) to OFF (PS8-34), the island control unit 5 detects an abnormality recovery (PS8-36). ), Occurrence notification information indicating that the abnormality has been recovered is transmitted to the network adapter 3 (PS8-37).

  Then, the network adapter 3 accumulates the received occurrence notification information (that is, information indicating that the abnormality has been recovered) in the occurrence history table (PS8-38). When accumulating the received occurrence notification information, time information indicating the time at which the abnormality is recovered is added to the occurrence notification information. Further, the network adapter 3 points to the latest record position in the occurrence history table (PS8-39), and transmits occurrence notification response information indicating that the occurrence notification information has been received to the island control control unit device 5 (PS8). -40).

  Further, when a sensor (not shown) for detecting the opening of the reducing machine door and the inspection door (hereinafter referred to as an opening sensor) is changed from OFF (PS8-41) to ON (PS8-42), the island control control unit device 5 Opening is detected (PS8-44), and occurrence notification information indicating that the reducing machine door and the inspection door are opened is transmitted to the network adapter 3 (PS8-45).

  Then, the network adapter 3 accumulates the received occurrence notification information (that is, information indicating the contents of release) in the occurrence history table (PS8-46). When accumulating the received occurrence notification information, time information indicating the time at which the release occurred is added to the occurrence notification information. Further, the network adapter 3 points to the latest record position in the occurrence history table (PS8-47), and transmits occurrence notification response information indicating that the occurrence notification information has been received to the island control control unit device 5 (PS8). -48).

  Further, when the open sensor (not shown) is switched from ON (PS8-42) to OFF (PS8-49), the island control unit 5 detects open recovery (PS8-51) and Occurrence notification information indicating that the opening has been restored is transmitted (PS8-52).

  Then, the network adapter 3 accumulates the received occurrence notification information (that is, information indicating that the opening has been restored) in the occurrence history table (PS8-53). When accumulating the received occurrence notification information, time information indicating the time when the release is restored is added to the occurrence notification information. Further, the network adapter 3 points to the latest record position of the occurrence history table (PS8-54), and transmits occurrence notification response information indicating that the occurrence notification information has been received to the island control control unit device 5 (PS8). -55).

[Occurrence history display processing]
Next, an operation of a process (hereinafter referred to as an occurrence history display process) performed by the gaming machine operation monitoring system 1 in order to display an occurrence history on the gaming island 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 59 is a packet sequence chart showing the occurrence history display process.

  First, the management terminal device 2 acquires the latest record of the occurrence history table from the network adapter 3 every 3 seconds (PS9-01). If there is no difference between the latest record in the current occurrence history table and the latest record acquired in (PS9-01), no processing is performed because there is no abnormality / release (PS9-02).

  On the other hand, when the network adapter 3 receives the occurrence notification information indicating that an abnormality / release has occurred from the island control control unit device 5 (PS9-03), it updates the occurrence history table (PS9-04).

  After that, when the management terminal device 2 acquires the latest record of the occurrence history table from the network adapter 3 (PS9-05), the difference is found between the latest record of the current occurrence history table and the latest record acquired in (PS9-05). Therefore (PS9-06), the management terminal device 2 acquires information indicating the corresponding abnormality / release from the network adapter 3 (PS9-07).

  Then, when the island history button H0116 shown in FIG. 4 is pressed, the screen shifts to the island history screen G06, and the occurrence history is displayed on the display panel 22b (see FIG. 3) based on the information stored in the occurrence history table.

  FIG. 71 is an explanatory diagram of an island history screen G06 displayed on the display panel 22b of the management terminal device 2. On the island history screen G06, as shown in FIG. 71, an island history list H0501 that displays the occurrence date and time, restoration date and time, island number, type, and contents of the history is displayed, and only the occurrence history is displayed in the island history list H0501. The generation history display button H0502 that is pressed in this case, the management history display button H0503 that is pressed when only the management history is displayed in the island history list H0501, and the generation history and management history that are displayed in the island history list H0501. The all-display button H0504 to be pressed, the previous button H0505 to be pressed when the island history list H0501 is moved and displayed before, the next button H0506 to be pressed when the island history list H0501 is moved and displayed next, and the like. Is displayed.

  As described above, the management terminal device 2 is configured to transmit a signal indicating that to the network adapter 3 when an operation of pressing various buttons displayed on the display screen of the display panel 22b is performed. Has been.

[Table status acquisition processing]
Next, an operation of a process (hereinafter referred to as a “table state acquisition process”) performed by the gaming machine operation monitoring system 1 in order to acquire information about the state of the gaming machine 120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 60 is a packet sequence chart showing the stand status acquisition process.

  First, when the communication board 4 receives the base input information indicating the state of the gaming base 120 connected to the base I / O board 7 from the base I / O board 7 (PS10-01), A table input table that is provided and stores information about the states of all the game tables 120 in the game hall is updated (PS10-02).

Further, the island control control unit device 5 transmits the table input table inquiry information for requesting the information stored in the table input table to the communication board 4 every 5 seconds (PS10-03). Further, when receiving the table input table inquiry information, the communication board 4 transmits information stored in the table input table (hereinafter referred to as table input table information) to the island control unit 5 (PS10-04).

  The island control unit 5 holds the received table input table information (PS10-05). For example, when there is a change in the sand medal state from the previous reception (PS10-06), the sand medal is insufficient. The island information display device display information indicating that it is in operation is transmitted (PS10-07). Thereby, the island information display device 8 (see FIG. 10) displays that the sand medal is insufficient (PS10-08). As a result, it is possible to check the shortage of multiple sand medals at once, so you can request support from other shop assistants in advance according to the number of sand medals that are lacking, and smooth sand medal replenishment work. It can be carried out.

[Table status display processing]
Next, an operation of a process (hereinafter referred to as a machine state display process) performed by the game machine operation monitoring system 1 to display the state of the game machine 120 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 61 is a packet sequence chart showing the stand status display process.

  When the night monitoring button H0210 shown in FIG. 67 is pressed, the management terminal device 2 changes the display on the display panel 22b (see FIG. 3) to the night monitoring screen G05 (PS11-01). Then, the history of the stand state is displayed using the function of the hall computer (PS11-02).

[Operating condition setting / display processing]
Next, an operation of processing (hereinafter, referred to as operation condition setting / display processing) performed by the gaming machine operation monitoring system 1 for setting and displaying the operation conditions will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 62 is a packet sequence chart showing operation condition setting / display processing.

  First, when the operation condition setting button H0117 is pressed, the management terminal device 2 changes the display on the display panel 22b (see FIG. 3) to the island whole setting sheet G07 on the operation condition setting screen (PS12-01), and the network. Information indicating the operating condition is acquired from the adapter 3 (PS12-02). Based on the acquired information, the operating condition is displayed on the display panel 22b (PS12-03).

FIG. 72 is an explanatory diagram of an operation condition setting screen G07 displayed on the display panel 22b of the management terminal device 2. As shown in FIG. 72, the entire island setting sheet G07 includes an entire island setting button H0601 that is pressed when displaying the entire island setting sheet G07 on the operation condition setting screen, and a belt setting sheet G08 on the operation condition setting screen. Belt setting button H0602 to be pressed when displaying, island-specific setting 1 sheet H0603 to be pressed when displaying the island-specific setting 1 sheet G09 of the operating condition setting screen, and island-specific setting 2 sheet of the operating condition setting screen The island-specific setting 2 button H0604 that is pressed when displaying G10, the island-specific setting 3 button H0605 that is pressed when displaying the island-specific setting 3 sheet G11 of the operation condition setting screen, and the download of the operation condition setting screen Download button H0606 to be pressed to display the sheet G12 and one island type from the three island types "15" is added to the numerical values of the island type setting button H0607 to be pressed when selecting, the ball stopper operation time display H0608 for displaying the operation time of the ball stopper 230, and the ball stopper operation time display H0608. Subtracting “15” from the numerical value of the ball stopper operation time addition button H0609 and the ball stopper operation time display H0608, which are pressed when displaying on the ball stopper operation time display H0608, to the ball stopper operation time display H0608. Drawer stopper operation time subtraction button H0610 to be pressed when displaying, heater temperature input text box H0611 for inputting and displaying the set temperature of the heater 220, and pressing to save the set contents in the network adapter 3 Setting save button H06 And 2, when such as the cursor is hit in the text, help display H0613 for displaying the sentence to advise the input is displayed.

  As described above, the management terminal device 2 is configured to transmit a signal indicating that to the network adapter 3 when an operation of pressing various buttons displayed on the display screen of the display panel 22b is performed. Has been.

  Further, when the belt setting button H0602 is pressed, a transition is made to a belt setting sheet G08 on the operation condition setting screen as shown in FIG. FIG. 73 is an explanatory diagram of the belt setting sheet G08 displayed on the display panel 22b of the management terminal device 2. In the belt setting sheet G08, as shown in FIG. 73, a V-belt use start date input text box H0701 for inputting / displaying a V-belt use start date for each game stand island 100, and each game stand island 100 are displayed. Recicon belt use start date input text box H0702 for inputting / displaying the use start date of the recicon belt, setting save button H0703 which is pressed when the set content is saved in the network adapter 3, and the cursor is placed on the text etc. The help display H0704 or the like for displaying a sentence that advises input is displayed.

  Returning to FIG. 72, when the island setting 1 button H0603 is pressed, the screen shifts to the island setting 1 sheet G09 on the operation condition setting screen as shown in FIG. FIG. 74 is an explanatory diagram of the island-specific setting 1 sheet G09 displayed on the display panel 22b of the management terminal device 2. In the island-specific setting 1 sheet G09, an address setting input text box H0801 for inputting and displaying the addresses of the network adapter 3 and the communication board 4 for each game stand island 100 and the address of the island control control unit device 5 are used for the game stand. The island address display H0802 displayed for each island 100, the setting save button H0803 that is pressed when the set content is saved in the network adapter 3, and the text that advises input when the cursor is on text etc. A help display H0804 or the like for displaying is displayed.

  Returning to FIG. 72, when the island setting 2 button H0604 is pressed, the screen shifts to the island setting 2 sheet G10 on the operation condition setting screen as shown in FIG. FIG. 75 is an explanatory diagram of the island-specific setting 2 sheet G10 displayed on the display panel 22b of the management terminal device 2. In the island-specific setting 2 sheet G10, a reduction machine height setting input text box H0901 for inputting and displaying the height of the reduction machine 200 for each game stand island 100, and various devices such as a ball removal stopper 230 and a heater 220 The device presence / absence input text box H0902 for inputting / displaying the presence / absence of each game table island 100, the setting save button H0903 that is pressed when the set content is saved in the network adapter 3, and the cursor hit the text The help display H0904 or the like that displays a sentence that advises input is displayed.

  Returning to FIG. 72, when the island setting 3 button H0605 is pressed, the screen shifts to the island setting 3 sheet G11 on the operation condition setting screen as shown in FIG. FIG. 76 is an explanatory diagram of the island-specific setting 3 sheet G11 displayed on the display panel 22b of the management terminal device 2. In the island-specific setting 3 sheet G11, a device presence / absence input text box H1001 for inputting / displaying the presence / absence of devices such as a butterfly collection device and a jet counter for each game stand island 100 and the set contents are stored in the network adapter 3. A setting save button H1002 that is pressed when the user presses and a help display H1003 that displays a sentence that advises input when the cursor is on the text or the like are displayed.

It should be noted that when the island setting sheet G07, the belt setting sheet G08, the island setting 1 sheet G09, the island setting 2 sheet G10, and the island setting 3 sheet G11 are displayed on the operation condition setting screen, the setting is performed. If you change, but move to another screen without saving the settings, as shown in Fig. 80 (a), the dialog D04 confirming "Settings are not saved. Do you want to discard them?" Is displayed.

  Also, until the setting file is acquired from the network adapter 3 and the data is displayed on the screen, as shown in FIG. 80 (b), a dialog stating "Data is being read. Please wait." D05 is displayed.

  In addition, until the set data is saved in the network adapter 3 as a setting file, as shown in FIG. 80 (c), a dialog D06 stating "Data is being written. Please wait for a while" is displayed. Is done.

  In addition, when the island-specific setting 2 sheet G10 of the operation condition setting screen is displayed, when a value other than the specified value is input in the reduction machine height setting input text box H0901, FIG. As shown in Fig. 5, a dialog D07 is displayed to confirm that "the height setting of the reduction machine is not correct. Do you still want to set it?"

  Returning to FIG. 72, when the download button H0606 is pressed, a transition is made to a download sheet G12 on the operation condition setting screen as shown in FIG. FIG. 77 is an explanatory diagram of the download sheet G12 displayed on the display panel 22b of the management terminal device 2. The download sheet G12 includes an entire download button H1101 that is pressed when the download to the island control control unit device 5 is set to be performed all at once on the island, and a game table island that specifies the download to the island control control unit device 5. Download designated island control button H1102 to be pressed when setting to be performed only for 100, download designated island number input text box H1103 for inputting and displaying the number of the designated game stand island 100, and executing download A download execution button H1104 that is pressed to the screen, and a help display H1105 that displays a sentence that advises input when the cursor is on the text or the like are displayed.

  As described above, the management terminal device 2 is configured to transmit a signal indicating that to the network adapter 3 when an operation of pressing various buttons displayed on the display screen of the display panel 22b is performed. Has been.

  Returning to FIG. 62, when setting save buttons H0612 (see FIG. 72), H0703 (see FIG. 73), H0803 (see FIG. 73), H0903 (see FIG. 75), and H1002 (see FIG. 76) are pressed (PS12). -04), the management terminal device 2 transmits information indicating the set operation condition (hereinafter referred to as operation condition setting information) to the network adapter 3 (PS12-05). When the network adapter 3 receives the operation condition setting information, the network adapter 3 saves the received operation condition setting information in a file (PS12-06).

  Further, when the download execution button H1104 of the download sheet G12 on the operation condition setting screen is pressed (PS12-07), as shown in FIG. 79 (a), a dialog D02 requesting input of a personal identification number is displayed, and the correct When the personal identification number is input, as shown in FIG. 78, a dialog D01 indicating that downloading is in progress is displayed (PS12-08). At this time, the screen operation is invalidated. When there is a device that is not stopped in the game platform island 100 to be downloaded when the download execution button H1104 is pressed, as shown in FIG. 79 (b), “the device is stopped. The dialog D3 confirming "Do you want to execute the download?" Is displayed, and when the operation to execute the download is performed, the above PIN code input dialog is displayed, and the download process Progresses.

Returning to FIG. 62, after a dialog indicating that downloading is in progress is displayed,
The management terminal device 2 transmits download execution information for instructing execution of download to the network adapter 3 (PS12-09). When the network adapter 3 receives the download execution information, the network adapter 3 downloads the operating condition setting information stored in the file to the island control control unit device 5 (PS12-10).

  Thereafter, the network adapter 3 transmits download execution response information indicating that the download execution information has been received to the management terminal device 2 (PS12-11). Upon receiving the download execution response information, the management terminal device 2 cancels the display of the “downloading” dialog D01 displayed on the display panel 22b and cancels the screen operation invalidation (PS12-12).

[Remote post closing processing]
First, the operation of the process (hereinafter referred to as remote post-closing process) performed by the gaming machine operation monitoring system 1 when the post-closing process button H0102 is pressed in the remote mode will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 63 is a packet sequence chart showing the first half of the processing after remote closing and FIG. 64 is the second half of the processing after remote closing.

  First, when the post-closing process button H0102 is pressed (PS14-01), the management terminal device 2 displays a “processing after closing process” dialog on the display panel 22b (see FIG. 3) (PS14-02). At this time, “stopped” or “running” is displayed on the liquid crystal display (LCD) 8a serving as the display screen of the island information display device 8 (PS14-03).

  Thereafter, the management terminal device 2 transmits management terminal state setting information indicating that “processing is being performed after closing” to the network adapter 3 (PS14-04). As a result, the network adapter 3 recognizes that the management terminal device 2 is “processing after closing” (PS14-05). Thereafter, the network adapter 3 transmits management terminal status setting response information indicating that the management terminal status information has been received to the management terminal device 2 (PS14-06).

  When the management terminal device 2 receives the management terminal state setting response information, the management terminal device 2 transmits management terminal periodic communication information indicating that “processing is being done after closing” to the island control control unit device 5 (PS14-07). ). When the island control control unit device 5 receives the management terminal regular communication information, the island control control device device 5 transmits island information display device information indicating that “processing is being done after closing” to the island information display device 8 (PS14-08). . Thereby, the island information display device 8 displays “Processing after closing” (PS14-09).

  Further, the management terminal device 2 transmits reduction machine OFF information for stopping the reduction machine 200 in parallel to all the island control control unit apparatuses 5 installed on the game stand island 100 in the game hall (PS14-10). . Thereby, the island control control unit apparatus 5 performs the reduction machine OFF process which stops the reduction machine 200 (PS14-11). Note that this reduction machine OFF processing is completed in a few seconds. Then, the island control control unit device 5 transmits reduction machine OFF response information indicating that the reduction machine OFFN information has been received to the management terminal device 2 (PS14-12).

  Thereafter, the island control control unit device 5 transmits information indicating that the reduction machine 200 is stopped to the operation switch group device 6 (PS14-13). As a result, the operation switch group device 6 turns off the two-color LED 51b (see FIG. 9) of the reduction machine operation unit 51 (PS14-14).

In addition, the management terminal device 2 has received the reduction machine OFF response information from all the island control control unit devices 5 installed on the game stand island 100 in the game hall, or one minute has elapsed since the transmission of the reduction machine OFF information. After detecting this (PS14-15), the management terminal device 2 operates the cloth belt winding device 240 in parallel with all the island control control unit devices 5 installed on the game stand island 100 in the game hall. The cloth belt automatic winding ON information to be transmitted is transmitted (PS14-16). Thereby, the island control control unit apparatus 5 performs the cloth belt automatic winding ON process for operating the cloth belt winding apparatus 240 (PS14-17). The cloth belt automatic winding ON process is completed in a few seconds. And the island control control unit apparatus 5 transmits the cloth belt automatic winding ON response information indicating that the cloth belt automatic winding ON information has been received to the management terminal apparatus 2 (PS14-18).

  Thereafter, the island control control unit device 5 transmits information indicating that the cloth belt winding device 240 is operating to the operation switch group device 6 (PS14-19). As a result, the operation switch group device 6 lights the two-color LED 53b (see FIG. 9) of the operation unit 53 for the ball removal stopper in green (PS14-20).

  In addition, the management terminal device 2 receives the cloth belt automatic winding ON response information from all the cloth belt winding devices 240 installed on the game stand island 100 in the game hall or transmits the cloth belt automatic winding ON information. It is detected that 1 minute has passed (PS14-21).

  Thereafter, the management terminal device 2 transmits management terminal state setting information indicating “stopped” to the network adapter 3 (PS14-22). As a result, the network adapter 3 recognizes that the management terminal device 2 is “stopped” (PS14-23). Thereafter, the network adapter 3 transmits management terminal state setting response information indicating that the management terminal state information has been received to the management terminal device 2 (PS14-24).

  When the management terminal device 2 receives the management terminal state setting response information, the management terminal device 2 transmits management terminal periodic communication information indicating that it is “stopped” to the island control control unit device 5 (PS14-25). When the island control control unit device 5 receives the management terminal regular communication information, the island control control device device 5 transmits island information display device information indicating “stopped” to the island information display device 8 (PS14-26). Thereby, the island information display device 8 displays “stopped” (PS14-27). In addition, the management terminal device 2 cancels the display of the “processing after closing” dialog displayed on the display panel 22b (PS14-28).

[Night monitoring start processing]
Next, an operation of processing (hereinafter referred to as night monitoring start processing) performed by the gaming machine operation monitoring system 1 in order to start night monitoring will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 65 is a packet sequence chart showing nighttime monitoring start processing.

  When the network adapter 3 recognizes that the hall state is “open” or “closed” (PS15-02), the hall state is “open” or “depending on the recognized hall state”. A hall state filler indicating "Closed" is transmitted to the island control unit 5 (PS15-03). The island control control unit device 5 recognizes the hole state by the hole state filler, and gives priority to the display of the management terminal state by the management terminal periodic communication when the hole state is other than “at night monitoring”. At this time, “stopped” or “running” is displayed on the liquid crystal display (LCD) 8a (see FIG. 9) which is the display screen of the island information display device 8 (PS15-01).

  Thereafter, when the power-off operation is performed in the management terminal device 2 (PS15-04), the management terminal device 2 displays a “night monitoring start” dialog on the display panel 22b (see FIG. 3) (PS15-05). .

  When the night monitoring start button is pressed in the management terminal device 2 (PS15-06), the management terminal device 2 transmits night monitoring start information indicating that night monitoring by the function of the hall computer is started (PS15). -07). Thereby, the network adapter 3 starts nighttime monitoring (PS15-09), and recognizes that the hall state is “under nighttime monitoring” (PS15-10). The management terminal device 2 is turned off after transmitting the night monitoring start information (PS15-08).

  Thereafter, the network adapter 3 transmits a hole state filler indicating that the hole state is “being monitored at night” to the island control control unit device 5 (PS15-11). The island control control unit device 5 recognizes the hole state with the hole state filler, and gives priority to the display of the hole state when the hole state is “at night monitoring”. And the island information display apparatus information which shows that it is "at night monitoring" is transmitted with respect to the island information display apparatus 8 (PS15-12). Thereby, the island information display device 8 displays “Night monitoring” (PS15-13) (see the display screen G24 in FIG. 81D).

[Night surveillance cancellation processing]
Next, an operation of processing (hereinafter referred to as night monitoring cancellation processing) performed by the gaming machine operation monitoring system 1 to cancel nighttime monitoring will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 66 is a packet sequence chart showing nighttime monitoring cancellation processing.

  When the network adapter 3 recognizes that the hall state is “Night monitoring” (PS16-01), when the management terminal device 2 is turned on (PS16-02), the night monitoring is performed by the function of the hall computer. Night monitoring cancellation information indicating the cancellation is transmitted (PS16-03). Thereby, the network adapter 3 cancels the nighttime monitoring (PS16-04) and recognizes that the hall state is “opening” or “closing” (PS16-05).

  Thereafter, the network adapter 3 transmits a hole state filler indicating that the hall state is “opening” or “closed” to the island control control unit device 5 (PS16-06). The island control unit 5 displays a “waiting” display when the hall state returns to a state other than “at night monitoring”, and waits for periodic management terminal communication. Thereafter, priority is given to the display of the management terminal status by the management terminal regular communication.

  Then, the network adapter 3 transmits island information display device information indicating “standby” to the island information display device 8 (PS16-07). Thereby, the island information display device 8 displays “standby” (PS16-08) (see the display screen G23 in FIG. 81C).

  Furthermore, the management terminal device 2 transmits management terminal regular communication information indicating that it is “running” or “stopped” to the island control control unit device 5 (PS16-09). When the island control control unit device 5 receives the management terminal periodic communication information, the island control control device device 5 transmits to the island information display device 8 island information display device information indicating that it is “running” or “stopped” (PS16). -10). Thereby, the island information display device 8 displays “Driving” or “Stopping” (PS16-11).

In the game stand island control system 1 configured as described above, the reduction machine 200, the ball passage shutter 210, the heater 220, the ball removal stopper 230, and the cloth are performed by the management terminal device 2 installed at a location distant from the game stand island 100. A control instruction signal SS for controlling the belt winding device 240 is transmitted. Then, the control instruction signal SS transmitted from the management terminal device 2 is received by the main third connector 46 and the input / output unit 41d, and further, remote store opening processing, remote store closing processing, management terminal side reduction machine operation processing, management Terminal reduction machine stop process, management terminal side heater operation process, management terminal side heater stop process, management terminal side beading stopper opening process, management terminal side beading stopper closing process, management terminal side cloth belt operation process or management terminal side Based on the control instruction signal SS received by the cloth belt stop process (hereinafter, these processes are collectively referred to as island control process), the reduction machine 200, the ball passage shutter 210, the heater 220, the ball removal stopper 230 or the cloth The belt winding device 240 is controlled.

Further, when an invalid operation is input by the maintenance operation unit 63 installed on the game platform island 100 (S10), the control of the island control process is limited by the process of S20.
Then, the display panel 22b installed in the management terminal device 2 displays the game stand island 100 in which the game ball circulation facility does not operate even though the management terminal device 2 transmits the control instruction signal SS. S220). In addition, the display panel 22b installed in the management terminal device 2 notifies that the game stand island 100, which is controlled by the island control process, is identifiable (S240).

  Therefore, among the game stand islands 100 notified by the processing of S220, that is, among the game stand islands 100 in which the game ball circulation facility does not operate despite the management terminal device 2 transmitting the control instruction signal SS, The game table island 100 (hereinafter, also referred to as “restricted notification game table island”) that has been informed by the processing is controlled by the island control processing, and the game table island that has not been notified by the processing of S240 (hereinafter, “unrestricted notification”). It is possible for the management terminal device 2 to recognize that the control by the island control process is not restricted.

  That is, it is possible to make the management terminal device 2 recognize that maintenance work is being performed on the restricted notification game table island and that the non-restricted notification game table island is out of order.

  For this reason, the management terminal device 2 can recognize that the restricted notification game stand island is a game stand island 100 in which another work staff has already performed maintenance work and it is not necessary to send the work staff. . Therefore, it is possible to suppress the useless action of sending the work staff to the game stand island 100 where another work staff is already performing the maintenance work, and it is possible to improve the work efficiency of the work staff. Play.

  Furthermore, regarding the unrestricted notification game stand island, even if a work staff is sent, it can be recognized on the management terminal device 2 side that another work staff has not already performed a maintenance work.

  Therefore, even if a work staff is sent to the non-restricted notification game table island, another work staff is not already performing maintenance work on the game table island 100. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the work staff from going to the game platform island 100 from becoming useless behavior, and it is possible to improve the work efficiency of the work staff.

In addition, when a predetermined erasing time has elapsed from the start of the notification by the process of S240 ("in maintenance" display), the notification by the process of S240 is terminated (S250 to S260).
For this reason, after a predetermined erasure time has elapsed from the start of notification by the processing of S240, the work staff is sent to the game stand island 100 where the control by the island control processing is actually restricted. Thereby, the work staff who has been performing the maintenance work before the predetermined erasure time has passed performs an operation (hereinafter referred to as a release operation) for changing the button 63a of the maintenance operation unit 63 from the on state to the off state. When it is forgotten, the work staff who has newly visited the game platform island 100 realizes that the canceling operation has not been performed, and the canceling operation that has been forgotten can be performed.

  Further, when the release operation is not input due to a failure of the maintenance operation unit 63 even though the work staff who has been performing the maintenance work before the predetermined erasure time has passed performs the release operation, There is an effect that the work staff who newly goes to the game stand island 100 can notice the failure of the maintenance operation unit 63.

  Further, when a release operation is input by the maintenance operation unit 63 installed on the game stand island 100 (S40), the restriction of the control by the island control process is released (S50). Then, when the control restriction by the island control process is released, the game stand island 100 from which the restriction has been released is displayed on the display panel 22b installed in the management terminal device 2 in an identifiable manner (S280).

  For this reason, it can be made to recognize that it is the game stand island 100 from which the restriction | limiting of the control by island control processing was cancelled | released. As a result, it can be recognized that this is the game stand island 100 in which another work staff has already finished the maintenance work and does not need to be sent to the work staff. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a wasteful work of sending a new work staff to the game machine island 100 where another work staff has already performed the maintenance work, and it is possible to improve the work efficiency of the work staff. Play.

  Also, the assumed operating status and actual operating status of the game stand island 100 specified by the display in S280 are compared (S300), and further, the display panel 22b installed in the management terminal device 2 is compared in S300. Different contents are displayed (S310).

  For this reason, only the content which is different between the assumed operation status and the actual operation status can be recognized. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize how the game ball circulation facility should be operated in order to match the assumed operation status with the actual operation status after the restriction of control by the island control processing is lifted. It is possible to improve the efficiency of the operation of operating the game ball circulation facility after the restriction of the control by the island control process is released.

  In addition, after the restriction of the control by the island control process is released, the game ball circulation facility is controlled so that the assumed operation state and the actual operation state in the game stand island 100 specified by the display in S280 coincide with each other. (S340). That is, a process instructed by the control instruction signal SS (hereinafter referred to as a restriction time instruction process) is performed after the release operation while the control by the island control process is restricted.

  For this reason, it is not necessary for the staff of the game hall to perform the operation of executing the restriction time instruction process after the release operation. Thereby, there exists an outstanding effect that the work efficiency of the staff of a game hall can be improved further.

  In the embodiment described above, the game platform island control system 1 includes the game platform island control system according to the present invention, the reduction machine 200, the ball passage shutter 210, the heater 220, the ball removal stopper 230, and the cloth belt winding device 240. The game medium circulating means, the management terminal device 2 is the remote control means in the present invention, the main third connector 46 and the input / output unit 41d are the receiving means in the present invention.

  In addition, remote store opening process, remote store closing process, management terminal side reduction machine operation process, management terminal side reduction machine stop process, management terminal side heater operation process, management terminal side heater stop process, management terminal side ball stop stopper opening process, management The terminal-side beading stopper closing process, the management terminal-side cloth belt operating process, or the management terminal-side cloth belt stopping process is the island control means in the present invention.

  The maintenance operation unit 63 is the invalid operation input means and the release operation input means in the present invention, the process in S20 is the control limiting means in the present invention, the process in S50 is the release means in the present invention, and the processes in the display panels 22b and S220 are The first notification means in the present invention, the processes of the display panels 22b and S240 are the second notification means in the present invention, the processes of the display panels 22b and S280 are the third notification means in the present invention, and the processes of S250 to S260 are the present. The notification end means and the predetermined erasure time in the invention are the predetermined time in the present invention.

  The process of S300 is the comparison means in the present invention, the processes of the display panels 22b and S310 are the fourth notification means in the present invention, and the process of S340 is the comparison island control means in the present invention.

As mentioned above, although one Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the said Example, As long as it belongs to the technical scope of this invention, a various form can be taken.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the display panel 22b installed in the management terminal device 2 uses the display panel 22b of “the game stand island 100 in which the game ball circulation facility does not operate even though the management terminal device 2 transmits the control instruction signal SS”. Although the display (S220), the “maintenance” display (S240), and the “maintenance end” display (S280) are shown, they are provided in the vicinity of the management terminal device 2 instead of the display panel 22b. You may make it display by a display means.

  Moreover, you may make it alert | report the content shown by the display by the process of S220, S240, and S280 by audio | voice output means, such as a speaker, instead of the display panel 22b.

1 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a game platform island control system 1. FIG. It is a figure explaining arrangement of game ball circulation equipment in game stand island 100. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of a management terminal device 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of collective operation screen G01. 4 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of an island control control unit device 5. FIG. It is explanatory drawing of a structure of the input / output terminal part 33c, 34c, 35c, 36c. It is explanatory drawing of a structure of the input / output terminal part 37c. 3 is a front view of an operation switch group device 6. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of an operation switch group device 6. FIG. It is a flowchart showing a control invalidation process. It is a flowchart showing an operation status display process. It is explanatory drawing of the operation condition display screens G31-G32. It is explanatory drawing of the comparison display screen G34. It is a flowchart showing switch panel side reduction machine operation processing. It is a flowchart showing a management terminal side reduction machine operation process. It is a flowchart showing a switch panel side reduction machine stop process. It is a flowchart showing a management terminal side reduction machine stop process. It is a flowchart showing a ball passage shutter opening process. It is a flowchart showing a ball passage shutter closing process. It is a flowchart showing the first half part of a reduction machine regular monitoring process. It is a flowchart showing the second half part of a reduction machine regular monitoring process. It is a flowchart showing a ball passage shutter regular monitoring process. It is a flowchart showing a switch panel side heater operation process. It is a flowchart showing a management terminal side heater operation process. It is a flowchart showing a switch panel side heater stop process. It is a flowchart showing a management terminal side heater stop process. It is a flowchart showing a heater regular monitoring process. It is a flowchart showing a heater control process. It is a flowchart showing a switch panel side beading stopper opening process. It is a flowchart showing the management terminal side beading stopper opening process. It is a flowchart showing a switch panel side ball removal stopper closing process. It is a flowchart showing the management terminal side ball removal stopper closing process. It is a flowchart showing the ball removal stopper regular monitoring process. It is a flowchart showing a ball flow abnormality process. It is a flowchart showing a ball leakage abnormality process. It is a flowchart showing a switch panel side fabric belt operation process. It is a flowchart showing a management terminal side fabric belt operation process. It is a flowchart showing a switch panel side cloth belt stop process. It is a flowchart showing a management terminal side cloth belt stop process. It is a flowchart showing a cloth belt regular monitoring process. It is a flowchart showing a fabric belt winding-up process. It is a flowchart showing a loosening elimination operation process. It is a flowchart showing a cloth belt system starting process. It is a packet sequence chart chart showing the 1st part of remote store opening pre-processing. It is a packet sequence chart showing the 2nd part of remote store opening pre-processing. It is a packet sequence chart showing the 3rd part of a remote store opening pre-process. It is a packet sequence chart showing a remote reduction machine ON / OFF process. It is a packet sequence chart showing a remote beading stopper ON / OFF process. It is a packet sequence chart showing a remote heater ON / OFF process. It is a packet sequence chart showing remote cloth belt automatic winding ON / OFF processing. It is a packet sequence chart showing an island state acquisition process. It is a packet sequence chart showing an island state display process. It is a packet sequence chart showing the 1st part of generation history acquisition processing. It is a packet sequence chart showing the 2nd part of generation history acquisition processing. It is a packet sequence chart showing the 3rd part of generation history acquisition processing. It is a packet sequence chart showing the 4th part of generation history acquisition processing. It is a packet sequence chart showing the 5th part of generation history acquisition processing. It is a packet sequence chart showing the 6th part of generation history acquisition processing. It is a packet sequence chart showing generation history display processing. It is a packet sequence chart showing a stand state acquisition process. It is a packet sequence chart showing a stand status display process. It is a packet sequence chart showing an operation condition setting / display process. It is a packet sequence chart showing the first half part of processing after remote closing. It is a packet sequence chart showing the second half part of the remote post-closing process. It is a packet sequence chart showing nighttime monitoring start processing. It is a packet sequence chart showing nighttime monitoring cancellation processing. It is explanatory drawing of the island state display screen G02. It is explanatory drawing of abnormality detailed display screen G03. It is explanatory drawing of the belt exchange screen G04. It is explanatory drawing of the night monitoring screen G05. It is explanatory drawing of the island log | history screen G06. It is explanatory drawing of the whole island setting sheet | seat G07. It is explanatory drawing of the belt setting sheet | seat G08. It is explanatory drawing of the setting 1 sheet | seat G09 classified by island. It is explanatory drawing of the setting 2 sheet | seat G10 classified by island. It is explanatory drawing of the setting 3 sheet | seat G11 classified by island. It is explanatory drawing of download sheet G12. It is explanatory drawing of dialog D01 during download. It is explanatory drawing of dialog D02, D03 before download. It is explanatory drawing of dialog D04-D07 on an operation condition setting screen. It is explanatory drawing of the display screens G21-G24 of the island information display apparatus 8. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game stand operation monitoring system, 2 ... Management terminal device, 3 ... Network adapter, 4 ... Communication board, 5 ... Island control control unit device, 6 ... Operation switch group device, 7 ... Stand I / O board, 7a ... Island Edge I / O board, 8 ... island information display device, 21 ... control unit, 21a ... CPU, 21b ... ROM, 21c ... RAM, 21d ... input / output unit, 21e ... bus, 22 ... user I / F, 22a ... operation Part 22b ... display panel 23 ... communication part 31 ... main control board 32a, 32b, 32c, 32d, 32e ... connector cable 33 ... first sub-board 33a ... sub-side connector 33b ... input / output circuit 33c ... Input / output terminal section, 34 ... Second sub-board, 34a ... Sub-side connector, 34b ... Input / output circuit, 34c ... Input / output terminal section, 35 ... Third sub-board, 35a ... Sub-side connector, 5b: Input / output circuit, 35c: Input / output terminal section, 36: Fourth sub board, 36a: Sub-side connector, 36b ... Input / output circuit, 36c: Input / output terminal section, 37: Fifth sub board, 37a: Sub side Connector, 37b ... Input / output circuit, 37c ... Input / output terminal unit, 38 ... State confirmation LED group, 41 ... Control unit, 41a ... CPU, 41b ... ROM, 41c ... RAM, 41d ... Input / output unit, 41e ... Bus 42 ... Reset IC, 43 ... Power supply unit, 44 ... Main side first connector, 45 ... Main side second connector, 46 ... Main side third connector, 47 ... LED drive circuit, 51 ... Reducer operation unit, 51a ... button, 51b ... 2-color LED, 52 ... ball passage shutter operation part, 52a ... button, 52b ... 2-color LED, 53 ... operation part for ball removal stopper, 53a ... button, 53b ... 2-color L D, 54 ... heater operation unit, 54a ... button, 54b ... 2-color LED, 55 ... cloth belt winding device operation unit, 55a ... button, 55b ... 2-color LED, 56 ... reduction machine status display unit, 56a ... 7-segment LED, 57 ... Ball passage shutter status display section, 57a ... 7-segment LED, 58 ... Ball-stop stopper status display section, 58a ... 7-segment LED, 59 ... Heater status display section, 59a ... 7-segment LED , 60 ... cloth belt winder status display section, 60a ... 7-segment LED, 61 ... cloth belt winder breaker, 62 ... overflow confirmation operation section, 62a ... button, 62b ... LED, 63 ... maintenance operation section , 63a ... button, 63b ... LED, 64 ... switch panel, 65 ... I / O unit, 100 ... game stand island, 110 ... call lamp device, 120 ... game stand, 121 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Out ball counter, 131 ... Inter-column opening sensor, 132 ... Inner frame opening sensor, 141 ... Safe opening sensor, 142 ... Changer opening sensor, 200 ... Reduction machine, 210 ... Ball passage shutter, 220 ... Heater, 230 ... Ball Extraction stopper, 240 ... cloth belt winding device, 250 ... replenishment trough, 260 ... collection trough, 270, 280 ... storage tank

Claims (5)

A game island control system comprising game medium circulation means for supplying game media to a plurality of game machines and collecting the game media discharged from the plurality of game machines,
Remote control means for transmitting a control instruction signal for controlling the game medium circulation means, which is installed at a place away from the game stand island;
Receiving means for receiving the control instruction signal transmitted from the remote control means;
Island control means for controlling the game medium circulating means based on the control instruction signal received by the receiving means;
An invalid operation input means for inputting an invalid operation, which is installed on the game platform island,
Control restriction means for restricting control performed by the island control means when the invalid operation input means inputs the invalid operation;
A first notifying unit that is installed in the vicinity of the remote control unit, and that can be used to identify a game stand island where the game medium circulating unit does not operate despite the remote control unit transmitting the control instruction signal;
And a second notification unit that is installed in the vicinity of the remote control unit and that, when the control by the island control unit is restricted, notifies the game stand island that is controlled by the island control unit in an identifiable manner. A game system for the game island. 2. The game table according to claim 1, further comprising notification end means for causing the second notification means to end the notification when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of notification by the second notification means. Island control system. A release operation input means installed on the game platform island for inputting the release operation;
When the release operation input means inputs the release operation, the release means for releasing the control of the island control means by the control restriction means;
A third informing means that is installed in the vicinity of the remote control means and that, when the restriction of the control by the island control means is released by the releasing means, informs the game stand island in which the restriction is released in an identifiable manner; The game platform island control system according to claim 1, further comprising: The operating status of the game medium circulating means in the game stand island specified by the notification of the third notification means, and the operating content of the game medium circulating means indicated by the control instruction signal received by the receiving means. A comparison means to compare;
4. The game island control system according to claim 3, further comprising: a fourth notification unit that is installed in the vicinity of the remote control unit and that reports different contents in comparison by the comparison unit. After the restriction of the island control means is released by the release means, based on the comparison result by the comparison means, the game medium circulation means on the game stand island specified by the notification of the third notification means Comparative island control means for controlling the game medium circulation means is provided so that the operation status matches the operation contents of the game medium circulation means indicated by the control instruction signal received by the reception means. The game platform island control system according to claim 4.

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