EP3320168A1

EP3320168A1 - Servicing and monitoring system for monitoring a door member

Info

Publication number: EP3320168A1
Application number: EP16723948.2A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Andre Quaiser; Christian Leeser
Original assignee: Fraba BV
Current assignee: Fraba BV
Priority date: 2015-07-08
Filing date: 2016-04-28
Publication date: 2018-05-16
Anticipated expiration: 2036-04-28
Also published as: DE102015111072A1; WO2017005388A1; US20180179800A1; EP3320168B1; US10294708B2

Abstract

Servicing and monitoring system (1) for monitoring a door member (2), such as of a rolling or sectional door, which can be moved by a drive apparatus (7), wherein a drive control unit (3) for actuating the drive apparatus (7) and least one detection device (4) for detecting a door status (21, 22) are provided, wherein the detection device (4) is connected to the drive control unit (3) to transmit a status signal (401, 402) reporting the door status (21, 22) via a first data connection (81a, 81b). In order to improve the servicing and monitoring of the door member, it is proposed that a data reading device (5, 51, 52) is provided which is suitable for reading the status signal (401, 402) sent from the detection device (4) to the drive control unit (3) and output an alarm signal (501, 502) according to the read status signal (401, 402).

Description

DESCRIPTION

Maintenance and monitoring system for monitoring a gate

The invention relates to a maintenance and monitoring system for monitoring a gate member, such as a rolling or Sektionalto rs, which is movable by a drive device, wherein for driving the drive device, a drive control unit and for detecting a gate status is provided at least one detection device, wherein the Detection device for transmitting a gate status reproducing status signal is connected via a first data connection to the drive control unit.

Such pure monitoring systems are well known in the art. Typically, the detection device comprises at least one sensor for detecting a gate status, for example a sensor designed as a light barrier or a closing contact. The detection device transmits this gate status in the form of the status signal in each case via a first data connection to the drive control unit, which actuates the actuation device as a function of the received status signal.

In the present case, the term door status ¹ can be understood as all the maintenance and / or safety-relevant states or reference variables relating to the gate, in particular a feedback signal via a completely open or closed gate, a stop signal in the presence of an obstacle in the area of movement of the gate or a status signal with information on the manifestation of vibrations of the gate during an opening or closing operation. These Information about the gate status is primarily used for safety during door operation. In addition, such information can be read out in modern monitoring systems in case of on-site maintenance. However, such reading is only possible with relatively young and modern monitoring systems and can only be done as part of a maintenance on site, which is relatively complicated and expensive.

In older monitoring systems, which do not include the above-mentioned factory-integrated components for communicating gate status information, retrospective upgrading to output gate status information is usually impossible or only possible with great effort, due to the technical conditions. This is because the detection, expansion and display of gate status information requires a large number of components which in turn require a large number of connection and connection options for interactions with one another. However, such connection and connection options are usually not available. Furthermore, the costs to be retrofitted often exceed the savings potential to be expected when using the maintenance system.

It is therefore the object of the invention to provide a monitoring system which can be integrated into a maintenance system in a relatively faster, uncomplicated and cost-effective manner.

The object is achieved by a maintenance and monitoring system with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and modifications of the invention are set forth in the dependent claims, the description and the figure. According to the invention, a data read-out device is provided, which is suitable for reading out the status signal transmitted by the detection device to the drive control unit and outputting a message signal as a function of the read-out status signal. In particular, the data read-out device may comprise a data read module for reading out or listening to the status signal as well as a message module for outputting a report signal generated as a function of the read-out status signal. The data reading module can be a relatively simple module for receiving data. The signaling module can be a signaling device with an LED, whereby the LED can indicate the status of the gate, for example in the colors green, orange or red. Alternatively, the message signal may be a data signal with information, for example information about a gate stop due to interruption of a light barrier or about a gate stop due to increased vibrations or about a gate stop due to a triggering of the closing edge safety device. It is also possible that the status signal and the message signal are identical, this is the case in particular in the case of the pure forwarding of the status signal. Thus, existing older surveillance systems provide a relatively simple retrofit for communicating gate status information. In particular, information can be tapped by the data read-out device from a completely separate, closed or autonomously operating monitoring system and further processed for further use, in particular tested, evaluated, displayed and / or forwarded outside the system for maintenance purposes.

The data read-out device is preferably connected to the first data connection mechanically or by radio. In this context, the term mechanical means a physical connection between the data output device and the first data connection, for example via a wire or a terminal. This is especially beneficial in cases where the first one Data connection is designed as a wired or wired line. If the first data connection is designed as a radio link, the data read-out direction can also be connected by radio to the first data link, for example by a logical link. As a result, the data read-out direction can be integrated into a monitoring system in a relatively simple manner-even subsequently.

In the case of a wired first data connection, it is advantageous if the data read-out direction for a mechanical connection to the first data connection has a cutting terminal. As a result, the data read-out direction can be mechanically coupled or clamped to the line or to the first data connection in a relatively simple and uncomplicated manner.

In the event that the first data connection is a radio connection, it is advantageous if the data read-out device has a network-capable, internet-capable and / or mobile-radio-compatible communication module. The communication module can in principle also serve to forward the message signal. Through the communication module, the data read-out device can be connected to the first data connection, for example via a local area network. Furthermore, the data read-out device can be connected to a worldwide network, in particular the Internet, and / or a telecommunication network, in particular a mobile radio network. For this purpose, the data read-out device or the communication module can have a data transmission interface, such as a network plug, for forwarding the message signal via a second data connection. Furthermore, the communication module may include a modem for establishing or establishing a second data connection via a telecommunication network. In principle, the data read-out direction can be fully self-sufficient and powered independently of the monitoring system so that the data read-out direction can be placed at almost any suitable location, for example near a live socket. Therefore, the data read-out direction is preferably formed as a separate component. Thus, the data read-out device can be formed independently of the actual detection device and drive control unit, whereby the data read-out device can be relatively easily retrofitted.

In particular, in the aforementioned embodiment, the data read-out device can have its own power supply, for example by means of a solar cell, and / or an energy store, for example a battery, so that the data read-out device can be supplied with energy independently of the monitoring system. Of course, this variant is not limited to the aforementioned embodiment.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the data read-out direction is connected or arranged directly at the detection device, in particular at a data output point of the detection device. As a result, the monitoring system can be arranged on the one hand relatively centrally and uniformly, on the other hand, a power supply of the data read-out direction can take place via the detection device. For this purpose, the data read-out direction can be connected to a power supply line of the detection device.

It is also possible for the data read-out direction to be designed as part of the detection device, for example integrated into a sensor. As a result, for example, in the case of a replacement of a sensor, such as one, provided according to a maintenance interval Photoelectric sensors, the subsequent integration of a data read-out device into a monitoring system in a particularly simple manner.

For intermediate storage of the monitored from the first data connection status signals, the data Ausleseeinri rect may have a memory module. As a result, the transmission of the message signal does not have to be continuous, but can be limited to relatively few points in time. For example, the message signal is output only when a memory module of the data read-out device is full or at a predetermined time interval. As a result, energy can be saved to supply the DatenD data Ausleseelnrlchtung.

The data data read-out device is preferably connected to a central unit for forwarding the message signal via a second data connection. The central unit may be located centrally at a security service, a maintenance operation and / or a manufacturer.

In the central unit, the received message signals can preferably be stored and / or evaluated. For this purpose, the central unit may have a database memory. As a result, in particular the maintenance intervals and maintenance can be optimized.

To evaluate the message signals, the central unit preferably has an evaluation device. As a result, the message signals can be evaluated in the central unit, in particular for maintenance and service purposes. For example, information about the need for maintenance, the urgency of maintenance, or an optimized maintenance interval may result from this evaluation.

The first data connection and / or the second data connection can each be at least partially wired and / or by radio be. This makes it possible to listen to the status signals and forward the message signals in a particularly simple catfish.

Preferably, the detection device has at least one sensor, from which the status signal is sent to the drive control unit. As a result, the monitoring system can be made relatively compact.

Particularly preferably, the sensing device comprises at least one sensor which has a radio module. The radio module may be suitable in particular for attachment to a WLAN network or for a Bluetooth connection. As a result, the sensor can be connected to an existing network or establish the first data connection in a relatively simple and cost-effective manner via radio.

Vortellhafterwelse, the detection device has at least one sensor which is a rotary encoder, a light barrier, a closing edge safety device or a vibration sensor. As a result, when reading the status signal, conclusions can be drawn about different technical features of the gate. Furthermore, the monitoring system can ensure a relatively safe gate operation.

The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to a preferred embodiment with reference to the figure.

The single figure shows schematically a monitoring system with two separately formed data read-out devices.

The figure shows an application of the maintenance and monitoring system 1 according to the invention for monitoring a movable gate of a drive device 2. In order to ensure a safe and control technology exact function of the roller shutter 2, various Elektronlkbautelle are provided in a known manner, as a Drive control unit 3 for controlling the drive device 7, a detection device 4 with various sensors 41, 42 for detecting slchsh elts- and / or maintenance-relevant states and various data connections 81a, 81b, 82a, 82b for forwarding signals. For networking of the individual components, a local radio network 80 is provided in the present case, in particular a so-called WLAN (wireless local area network). In this case, the radio network 80 may additionally be connected to the worldwide Internet 9.

For a safe operation of the guided in a guide rail 20 and vertically movable roller shutter 2, the monitoring system 1 comprises the detection device 4 for detecting in particular a gate status 21, 22, such as an increased vibration of the gate when moving or a possible obstacle 10 in the range of movement of the roller shutter In the present case, the detection device 4 has a first sensor 41 and a second sensor 42, the sensors 41, 42 each transmitting a status signal 401, 402 to the drive control unit 3, and the status signal 401, 402 respectively containing information about the gate status 21, 22 , The drive control unit 3 can then control the drive device 7 as a function of the received status signal 401, 402.

The first sensor 41 is designed as a closing edge safety device and serves to monitor a range of movement of the door organ 2 during a closing operation. Since the first sensor 41 is fixedly arranged on the movable gate member 2 and the drive control unit 3, it is advantageous that a first data connection 81a is formed between the first sensor 41 and the drive control unit 3 as a kabeilose radio link. As a result, the first sensor 41 can transmit the first status signal 401 to the drive control unit 3 via radio. For this purpose, the first sensor 41 on a wireless module 45, not shown in detail. In the present case, the radio link 81a is produced by the local radio network 80, with which at least both the first sensor 41 and the drive control unit 3 are connected. Alternatively or additionally, a direct radio connection 81a, for example a Bluetooth connection, can also be established between the first sensor 41 and the drive control unit 3.

The second sensor 42, which operates completely independently of the first sensor 41, is fixedly arranged on the guide rail 20 and also serves to monitor a range of movement of the gate 2. The second sensor 42 is connected via a wired second data link 81b to the drive control unit 3 and sends a second status signal 402, which contains information about a second gate status 22, for example, whether the light barrier is interrupted or not, to the drive control unit 3. In the present case, there is an obstacle 10 in the range of movement of the gate 2, so that the light barrier is interrupted and the second status signal 402 contains information about it.

It should be clear that the detection device 4 is not limited to the number of sensors shown here by way of example. In addition, the sensors as such can be completely different sensors for detecting a gate status, the term "gate status ¹¹ being understood to mean all maintenance and / or safety-relevant states and state variables of the gate element 2.

In order to improve the maintenance and monitoring of the door organ 2, in the present case two data read-out devices 5, namely a first data read-out device 51 and a second data read-out device 52 are provided. The data read-out devices 51, 52 are each suitable for reading out the status signal 401, 402 sent by the detection device 4 to the drive control unit 3 from the first data connection 81a, 81b and outputting a message signal 501, 502 in dependence on the read-out status signal 401, 402. The status signal 401, 402 and / or the alarm signal 501, 502 may each contain information about the Torzustand, for example, how often a gate was opened and closed, how often an emergency stop was made, what vibrations the gate is exposed to a movement, etc. Basically, the status signal 401, 402 and the report signal 501, 502 also be identical. The message signal 501, 502 will advantageously be sent via the Internet 9 to a central unit 6. The central unit 6 can be, for example, a manufacturer or a maintenance service, which can be located anywhere in the world at any location and only requires access to the Internet 9. In the present case, the central unit 6 comprises a database memory 61 for storing the alarm signals 501, 502 and an evaluation device 62 for evaluating the alarm signals 501, 502.

The first data read-out device 51 is designed as a separate component and can operate completely autonomously, so that placement of the first data read-out device 51 at any location in the region of the door system 2 is possible. For this purpose, the first data read-out device 51 for its own power supply has a solar cell 53 (not illustrated in greater detail) and a battery 54. The first data read-out device 51 has, in addition to a read-out module (not shown in more detail), a first network- and Internet-compatible communication module 55a. By the first communication module 55a, the first data read-out device 51 is preferably permanently connected to the local radio network 80 by radio. The first data read-out device 51 can read or listen to the first radio data connection 81a established between the first sensor 41 and the drive control unit 3 by means of the read-out module and the first communication module 55a. In this case, it is provided that the first status signal 401 is only called up by the first data read-out device 51, without the first status signal 401 or its transmission to the drive control unit 3 being disturbed, in particular not intercepted, changed or a new one Signal is generated in the data link 81a. The signal 401 provided by the first data read-out device 51 can now be intermediately stored in a memory module 56 (not shown) of the first data read-out device 51. Depending on the setting, the message signal 501 is sent directly or at a later time point from the data read-out device 51 via the local radio network 80, in which a second data connection 82a is established, and via the Internet 9 to the central unit 6. Alternatively or additionally, the first communication module 55a may also be mobile-capable so that the signal 401 provided by the first data read-out device 51 is sent to the central unit 6 via a mobile radio.

The second data read-out device 52 has a read-out module, not shown in greater detail, with a cutting clamp 51 for mechanically clamping to the wired second data link 81b. Thereby, the second data readout devices 52 can be mounted in and connected to the second data link 81b in a relatively simple manner. The second data read-out device 52 also has a second communication module 55b, which is connected in the known manner to the Internet 9 in the form of a network adapter with a network plug and a network cable. As a result, the signal 402 received from the second data connection 81b by the second data read-out circuit 52 can be transmitted as a message signal 501 via a second data connection 82b, in particular via the Internet 9, from the data read-out units 52 to the central unit 6 be sent. Via this wired network connection, the second data read-out device 52 can be supplied with power in known catfish. In this case, it may be advantageous to connect the second data read-out device 52 directly in the region or directly to the detection device 4 or to the access control booklet 3. Alternatively or additionally, the second communication module 55b may also be mobile-radio-capable, so that the information provided by the second data read-out device 52 read signal 402 is sent via a mobile to the central unit 6.

It should be understood that the data readout devices 5, 51, 52 are not limited to the number or type exemplified herein. Rather, the data read-out devices 51, 52-depending on the individual circumstances of an existing door system, may have different combinations of respectively suitable read-out modules and communication modules 55a, 55b.

In the central unit 6, the collected alarm signals 501, 502 can now be evaluated to see how often a gate was opened and closed, how often an emergency stop was made, which vibrations the gate is exposed to a movement, etc. From this evaluation, for example for each in-service gate organ an individual maintenance interval is set or adjusted. By means of the data read-out devices 51, 52, such a maintenance and monitoring system is relatively uncomplicated and quickly set up and usable.

Claims

1. Maintenance and monitoring system (1) for monitoring a gate member (2), such as a rolling or Sektionaltors, by a drive device (7) is movable, wherein for driving the drive device (7) comprises a drive control unit (3) and at least one detection device (4) is provided for detecting a gate status (21, 22), wherein the detection device (4) transmits a status signal (401, 402) representing the gate status (21, 22) via a first data connection (81a, 81b). connected to the drive control unit (3),

characterized in that

a data read-out device (5, 51, 52) is provided, which is suitable for reading out the status signal (401, 402) sent by the detection device (4) to the drive control unit (3) and in dependence on the read-out status signal (401, 402). to output a message signal (501, 502).

2. Monitoring device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that

the data read-out device (5, 51, 52) is mechanically or radio-linked to the first data link (81a, 81b).

3. Monitoring device (1) according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that

the data read-out device (5, 51, 52) has an insulation displacement terminal (57).

4. Monitoring device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

the data read-out device (5, 51, 52) has a network-capable, internet-capable and / or mobile-radio-based communication module (55a, 55b).

5. Monitoring device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

the data read-out means (5, 51, 52) is formed as a separate component.

6. Monitoring device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

the data read-out device (5, 51, 52) has a solar cell (53) and / or a battery (54).

7. Monitoring device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

the data readout means (5, 51, 52) is connected to the drive control unit (3) or the detection means (4).

8. Monitoring device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

the data read-out means (5, 51, 52) is formed as a part of the drive control unit (3) or the detection means (4).

9. Monitoring device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

the data read-out device (5, 51, 52) has a memory module (56).

10. Monitoring device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

the data read-out direction (5, 51, 52) is connected to a central unit (6) via a second data connection (82a, 82b).

11. Monitoring device (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that

the central unit (6) has a database memory (61) for storing the message signals (501, 502).

12. monitoring device (1) according to any one of claims 10 or 11, characterized in that

the central unit (6) has an evaluation device (62) for evaluating the message signals (501, 502).

13. monitoring device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

the first data connection (81a, 81b) and / or the second data connection (82a, 82b) are formed at least partially wired and / or by radio.

14. Monitoring device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

the detection device (4) has at least one sensor (41, 42) from which the status signal (401, 402) is sent to the drive control unit (3).

15. monitoring device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

the detection device (4) has at least one sensor (41, 42) which has a radio module (45).

16. Monitoring device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that

the detection device (4) has at least one sensor (41, 42) which is a rotary encoder, a light barrier, a closing edge safety device or a vibration sensor.