TW201443594A - Smart programmable control device - Google Patents

Abstract

A smart programmable control device comprises a program control mechanism, and a control panel mechanism electrically connected to the program control mechanism. The program control mechanism comprises a display, a program controller and an editing knob. The program controller has a plurality of program units. Each program unit comprises an action setting module, a terminal level setting module, a timer setting module, a program termination setting module, and a continuation program setting module. The control panel mechanism is provided with a selection key, an exit key, a setting key and a confirmation key for controlling and setting each program unit. With a man-machine interface window design composed of the program control mechanism and the control panel mechanism, the control program setting of this smart programmable control device is quite simple and easy to learn and use.

Description

Intelligent programmable control device

The present invention relates to a control device, and more particularly to a smart programmable control device.

In industries that need to control the operation of many electronic devices, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are often used to programmatically control these electronic devices. The current programmable logic controller design has a plurality of input terminals for inputting signals, a plurality of output terminals for outputting control signals, and a program control chip, and the user can control the electronic devices according to the requirements. After the execution sequence and the actuation mode are written in the PLC programming language, the control program is loaded into the program control chip, so that the programmable logic controller controls the electronic devices according to the control program. Although the programmable logic controller has multiplex function, because the programmable logic controller is used, the user must have the ability to write the PLC control program, and the other device needs to be assisted to load the program. It is usually dependent on a specific professional designer to complete the entire setup, which is still quite inconvenient to use.

Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a convenient operation A smart programmable control device for setting control programs.

Thus, the intelligent programmable control device of the present invention comprises a program control mechanism and a control panel mechanism electrically connected to the program control mechanism. The program control mechanism includes a casing, a display mounted on the casing, a plurality of input terminals mounted on the casing and respectively for inputting sensing signals, and a plurality of components mounted on the casing and respectively usable An output terminal for outputting a control signal, a program controller installed in the casing, and an edit button for controlling the program controller, and the program controller can receive the sensing for determining the input of the input terminals a level of the signal, and a control signal outputted through the output terminals, respectively, and driving the display to display an output message, the program controller having a plurality of program units, the program units being respectively set to be executed separately according to a specific order A judging action or an output action, each program unit includes an action setting module, a terminal level setting module, a timing setting module, a program ending setting module, and a connection program setting module. The control panel mechanism is mounted on the casing and electrically connected to the program controller, and has a terminal level setting module for respectively controlling and setting each program unit, the timing setting module, and the program ends. The setting module, the connection program setting module and one of the action setting module selection keys, a jump button, a setting button, and a confirmation button.

Thus, the intelligent programmable control device of the present invention is suitable for use in combination with a display and a control panel mechanism, the smart programmable control device comprising a program control mechanism. The program control mechanism comprises a casing, a plurality of input terminals mounted on the casing and respectively for inputting sensing signals, a plurality of components mounted on the casing and respectively capable of outputting control An output terminal of the signal, a program controller installed in the casing for electrically connecting the display and the control panel mechanism, and an editing button for operating the program controller, and the program controller can receive the judgment The input signals are input to the sensing signals, and the control signals are respectively outputted through the output terminals, and the display can be driven to display output messages. The program controller has a plurality of program units, and the program units can be respectively The control panel mechanism controls the settings and respectively performs a determining action or an output action according to a specific sequence. Each program unit includes an action setting module, a terminal level setting module, a timing setting module, and a program ending setting. Module, and a connection program setting module.

The effect of the present invention is that the human-machine interface window design formed by the program control mechanism and the control panel mechanism can facilitate the user to directly edit the program through the setting options displayed on the display, so that the smart programmable control device The operation settings are quite simple and easy to learn.

3‧‧‧Program control agency

31‧‧‧Shell

32‧‧‧ display

33‧‧‧Input terminal

34‧‧‧Output terminal

35‧‧‧Connected output terminal

36‧‧‧Connection terminal

37‧‧‧Edit button

38‧‧‧Program controller

381‧‧‧Program unit

382‧‧‧Action setting module

383‧‧‧Terminal level setting module

384‧‧‧Time Setting Module

385‧‧‧Program End Setting Module

386‧‧‧Continuous program setting module

4‧‧‧Control panel mechanism

41‧‧‧Selection key

42‧‧‧Bounce button

43‧‧‧Setting button

44‧‧‧Confirmation button

45‧‧‧ indicator light

900‧‧‧Electronic equipment

Other features and effects of the present invention will be apparent from the following description of the drawings, wherein: FIG. 1 is a perspective exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the intelligent programmable control device of the present invention; Is a front view of the preferred embodiment; and Figure 3 is a functional block diagram of the preferred embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, a preferred embodiment of the smart programmable control device of the present invention is applicable to being installed between a plurality of electronic devices 900, and can receive sensing signals for determining the output of the electronic devices 900, and corresponding output control. The signals programmatically control the operation of the electronic devices 900. The smart programmable control device includes a program control mechanism 3 and a control panel mechanism 4 detachably mounted to the program control mechanism 3.

The program control mechanism 3 includes a casing 31, a display 32 detachably mounted on the casing 31, a program controller 38 mounted in the casing 31 and connected to the display 32, and respectively a plurality of input terminals 33 mounted on the casing 31, a plurality of output terminals 34, a wire output terminal 35, a connection terminal 36 for detachably electrically connecting the control panel mechanism 4, and a rotatable connection Edit button 37. The input terminals 33 are respectively configured to be connected to the electronic device 900 for receiving the sensing signals output by the electronic devices 900, and the output terminals 34 are respectively configured to output the electronic devices 900 to be controlled. a control signal, the connection output terminal 35 can be connected to an external device by means of a signal, for outputting the control program set by the program controller 38, or for connecting the signal to another intelligent programmable control device. The drive controls other intelligent programmable controls. The edit button 37 can be used in conjunction with the control panel mechanism 4 and can be rotationally manipulated for quick editing of parameter values.

The program controller 38 has a plurality of program units 381, and has a setting mode and an execution mode built in. The setting mode can be activated to enable the setting functions of the program units 381, and can be used to set the program units 381. Actuating program and condition parameters; the execution mode can be activated The program unit 381 is caused to operate, and the program controller 38 can display the related information in the set mode and the execution mode via the display 32.

The program units 381 have a program number built in order, and can be successively executed to perform a check operation or an output action (do) according to the execution order of the settings when starting the operation. Each program unit 381 has an action setting module 382, a terminal level setting module 383, a timing setting module 384, a program ending setting module 385, and a continuation program setting module 386. When the setting mode of the program controller 38 is activated, the modules are respectively activated for parameter condition setting. When the execution mode is activated, the program units 381 are respectively configured according to the modules. The parameter conditions that are set operate.

The action setting module 382 can display one of the selectable action check options and an output action option (do) on the display 32. The terminal level setting module 383 displays an input on the display 32. a timing comparison option and an output level setting option, the timing setting module (timer) 384 displays a timing setting option for setting the timing time on the display 32, and the program ending setting module 385 can The display 32 displays one of a choice of finish and a next option, and the continuation program setting module 386 displays on the display 32 a program selection option (jump) and one of the following. Program option (next).

The control panel mechanism 4 is detachably electrically connected to the connecting terminal 36, and is fixedly mounted on the outer side of the casing 31, and is provided with a second selection button (Left/Right) 41 for a pressing operation, and a jump out Key (Esc) 42 A set button 43, a confirm button (Enter) 44, and a plurality of indicator lights 45. The select buttons 41 are operable to select an option displayed by the display 32. The pop-up button 42 is operable to cause the program controller 38 to return to the original parameter setting program point or setting screen. The set button 43 is operable to change the parameters to be set. The confirmation key 44 is operable to confirm the parameters set at the time. The indicator light 45 can be driven by the program control mechanism 3 to emit light, thereby indicating the current state of the program control mechanism 3.

Next, the parameter setting function when the setting mode of the program controller 38 is activated will be described.

Each program unit 381 can be selected to perform a determination action or an output action. When the setting mode of the program controller 38 is started, an editing program setting option having the program number to be edited is first displayed on the display 32, and the editing program setting option can be displayed by rotating the editing button 37. The program number is changed, and the program number of the program unit 381 to be set is quickly switched, and the program number setting is completed by pressing the confirmation key 44. At the same time, some of the indicator lights 45 are driven to illuminate to indicate the status of the program controller 38.

Then, the action setting module 382 of the selected program unit 381 displays the determination action option and the output action option before the display 32, and the action of the program unit 381 can be selected and set by the selection button 41. . When the determining action option is selected, the input level matching option of the terminal level setting module 383 is successively activated to be displayed on the display 32, and is available for setting one for determining the input as a comparison. The input level reference of the reference of the sensing signal level input by the terminal 33.

In this embodiment, a total of four independent input terminals 33 are provided, and the input level reference has four fields corresponding to the input terminals 33 respectively, and the selection button 41 can be used to select the column to be set. And setting the level reference of each field through the setting button 43, the fields of the level reference can be set to "H (high level)", "L (low level)" or " * (disregard), and press the confirmation button 44 to complete the setting.

After the setting of the input level comparison option is completed, the program setting option of the connection program setting module 386 is successively activated and displayed on the display 32, and can be set in the input level comparison option. When the input level reference is the same as the sensing signal level input by the input terminals 33, the program controller 38 is to continue to execute the program number of the other program unit 381. At this time, the program number displayed by the program setting option can be adjusted by rotating the edit button 37, and the program setting number can be recorded by operating the confirmation button 44 to complete the setting. Then, the setting mode will start the action setting module 382 of the next program unit 381. For example, after the judgment operation option setting of the program unit 381 of the program number "1" is completed, the operation setting module 382 of the program unit 381 of the program number "2" is continuously opened for subsequent editing.

When the user selects the output action option in the action setting module 382, the output level setting option of the terminal level setting module 383 is continuously displayed on the display 32, and is available for setting to be respectively output through the output. The level of the control signal output by the terminal 34. In this embodiment, a total of four sets of output terminals 34 are provided, and the output level setting option has four fields respectively corresponding to the output terminals 34, which can be pressed by pressing the selection keys 41. To select the field to be set, and press the set button 43 to switch the control signal level to be output. The control signal level of the fields can be "H (high level)" and "L (low level) Bit) or "* (keep last output state)", and press the enter key 44 to complete the setting.

After the setting of the output level setting option is completed, the timing setting option of the timing setting module 384 is continuously displayed on the display 32, and the timing of the output operation can be quickly set by rotating the editing button 37. And the setting is completed by pressing the confirmation button 44.

Then, the program end setting module 385 displays the end option and the connection option on the display 32. When the end option is selected, it indicates that the action to be performed by the program controller 38 has been completed, and the setting mode will end and the editing will be stopped. When the connection option is selected, the program setting option and the next program option of the connection program setting module 386 are displayed on the display 32, and the program unit can be selected to be executed after the output operation is completed. 381. To continue the execution of the next program number program unit 381, the next program option can be selected to complete the relevant setting of the output operation, and the setting mode will continue to start the program number 381 of the next program number for editing. To execute the program unit 381 of the specific program number, the program setting option can be selected, and then the program number displayed by the program setting option can be quickly switched by rotating the editing button 37, and the confirmation key 44 can be pressed to confirm the setting. The selected program number is used to complete the relevant setting of the output operation of the program unit 381. Next, the setting mode starts the program unit 381 of the next program number for continuing editing the setting.

By the design of the above setting mode, each program unit 381 can be edited one by one according to the program number sorting, and the editing setting of the entire setting mode is completed only when the end option is selected. After the program editing of the program controller 38 is completed, the control panel mechanism 4 can be detached from the program control mechanism 3 in order to prevent others from arbitrarily changing the setting of the program control mechanism 3 and affecting the operation of the controlled related device. The display 32 can be detached from the casing 31. At this time, the program control mechanism 3 can be operated without any buttons, and the display 32 can be used to view the information, so the setting change of the program unit 381 cannot be performed.

After the setting of the program unit 381 of the program controller 38 is completed, and the execution mode of the program controller 38 is activated, the program units 381 are sequentially activated according to a specific order, and respectively set the module 382 according to the action thereof. The setting of the terminal level setting module 383, the timing setting module 384, the program ending setting module 385, and the connection program setting module 386 respectively perform the determining operation or the output operation.

When the determining operation is performed, the program unit 381 determines whether the sensing signal level of the input terminals 33 matches the input level reference, and if so, executes the set specific program unit 381, if not, then The program unit 381 of the next program number is successively executed.

When the output operation is performed, the program unit 381 continuously outputs the control signals of the specific level through the output terminals 34 according to the setting, and ends the entire control according to the setting when the timing time ends. Execute the mode to complete the output action, or continue to execute the program number 381 of the next program number, or continue to execute the specific program Program unit 381.

Through the setting design of the display 32 and the program controller 38 of the program control mechanism 3, and the design of the control panel mechanism 4, the user can directly edit the program through the setting options displayed on the display 32. Through the design of this human-machine interface window, the overall program editing design is quite simple. As long as it has simple logic knowledge, it can be set up without any need to write a program or use it with other devices, so it is easy to learn and use. It allows the user to complete and implement the desired control settings in a short time. Moreover, the design of the program control mechanism 3 can be detachably mounted through the control panel mechanism 4, thereby effectively preventing a situation in which the order setting is manually changed. It is an innovative programmable control device design. Therefore, the object of the present invention can be achieved.

The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, that is, the simple equivalent changes and modifications made by the patent application scope and patent specification content of the present invention, All remain within the scope of the invention patent.

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33‧‧‧Input terminal

34‧‧‧Output terminal

35‧‧‧Connected output terminal

36‧‧‧Connection terminal

37‧‧‧Edit button

38‧‧‧Program controller

381‧‧‧Program unit

382‧‧‧Action setting module

383‧‧‧Terminal level setting module

384‧‧‧Time Setting Module

385‧‧‧Program End Setting Module

386‧‧‧Continuous program setting module

4‧‧‧Control panel mechanism

41‧‧‧Selection key

42‧‧‧Bounce button

43‧‧‧Setting button

44‧‧‧Confirmation button

900‧‧‧Electronic equipment

Claims (10)

A smart programmable control device comprises: a program control mechanism, comprising: a casing, a display mounted on the casing, and a plurality of input terminals mounted on the casing and respectively for inputting sensing signals; An output terminal mounted on the casing and configured to output a control signal, a program controller installed in the casing, and an edit button for controlling the program controller, and the program controller Receiving a level for determining a sensing signal input by the input terminals, and outputting a control signal via the output terminals, respectively, and driving the display to display an output message, the program controller having a plurality of program units, the program units Each of the program units includes an action setting module, a terminal level setting module, a timing setting module, and a program ending setting module, respectively, which are respectively configured to perform a determining action or an output action according to a specific sequence. And a continuation program setting module; and a control panel mechanism mounted on the casing and electrically connected to the program controller, and respectively configured to operate Setting the terminal level setting module, the timing setting module, the program ending setting module, the connection program setting module, and one of the action setting module selection keys, a jump button, and a setting of each program unit Key, and a confirmation key. The smart programmable control device of claim 1, wherein the action setting module of each program unit can display one of the selectable setting action options and an output action option on the display, the determining action When the option is selected, one of the terminal level setting module input level comparison option and one of the connection program setting module program setting options will And being respectively displayed on the display, and the input level comparison option is configured to be used as an input level reference for comparing the reference of the sensing signal level respectively input by the input terminals, the program setting option It is possible to set another program unit to be continuously executed by rotating the edit button. The smart programmable control device according to claim 2, wherein the terminal level setting module further has an output level that can be executed and displayed on the display when the action setting module selects the output action option. Setting options, the output level setting options are used to set the level of the control signals to be output via the output terminals, respectively. The smart programmable control device of claim 3, wherein the timing setting module is activated when the action setting module selects the output action option, and the display is displayed to be operable to rotate the edit The way of turning the button to set the timing setting option of a time. The smart programmable control device according to claim 4, wherein the program end setting module is activated when the action setting module selects the output action, and the display is displayed on the display to terminate the entire program control. The end option of the output action performed by the device, and the connection option to start the connection program setting module. The smart programmable control device of claim 5, wherein the connection program setting module is executable when the connection option of the program end setting module is selected, and the display displays an execution of the next ordering The next program option of the program unit, and the program setting option for setting another program unit to be started. The intelligent programmable control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the programmable control unit further comprises an output program or a connection output for connecting the signal to another intelligent programmable control device. Terminal. The smart programmable control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the control panel mechanism is detachably mounted to the casing. The smart programmable control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the display is detachably mounted on the casing. A smart programmable control device for use in combination with a display and a control panel mechanism, comprising: a program control mechanism, comprising a casing, a plurality of mounted on the casing and respectively for inputting sensing An input terminal of the signal, a plurality of output terminals mounted on the casing and respectively for outputting a control signal, a program controller installed in the casing for electrically connecting the display and the control panel mechanism, and a program controller An editing switch for controlling the program controller, and the program controller can receive a level for determining a sensing signal input by the input terminals, and output a control signal through the output terminals respectively, and can drive the display to display Outputting a message, the program controller has a plurality of program units, and the program units can be respectively controlled by the control panel mechanism to perform a determining action or an output action respectively according to a specific order, and each program unit includes an action setting mode. Group, a terminal level setting module, a timing setting module, a program ending setting module, and a connection program setting Group.