JP2001202106A - Method for setting up contents of operation and display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an operation contents setting method capable of setting up the operation contents of equipment controlled by the easy operation of a programmable controller and also provide a display device. SOLUTION: Set information including numerical data expressing the operation contents of the equipment controlled by the PLC 8 and an address for storing the numerical data and name information corresponding to the set information and expressed by the type number of the equipment to be controlled or a work are previously stored in a storage means 5 built in the display device 1. Objective name information inputted from an input means 3 is compared with the stored name information, name information coincident with the inputted one is retrieved, and set information corresponding to the retrieved information is selected to set up the operation contents.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a control device, such as a programmable controller, or a device, such as a monitoring device for monitoring the operation of an apparatus, for setting and displaying the operation of the apparatus and the apparatus. The present invention relates to a display device and a method of setting operation contents used for the display device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a conventional display device of this type. In the figure, 11 is PL
A display device connected to C8 (programmable controller) for setting and displaying the operation state of a device (not shown) controlled by PLC8. The display device 11 includes a communication unit 17 for communicating with the PLC 8.
A touch panel type input unit 13 for receiving an operation by a user, a display unit 12 such as a display for displaying each operation state of a device controlled by the PLC 8, a communication unit 17, the input unit 13, and the display unit 12. , A control means 14 for controlling them,
And a storage unit 15 for storing a program to be executed by the CPU and screen data for displaying a screen on the display unit 13.

[0003] The PLC 8 is connected to a device to be controlled (not shown), receives a signal indicating an operation state from the device, and transmits a control signal corresponding to the signal so that the device performs a required operation. Control. This control signal is generated by the PLC according to a sequence program given to the PLC 8 and numerical data (operation data) such as control parameters used in the sequence program.
8 is generated by the operation.

In the display device 11 having such a configuration, numerical data such as control parameters of a PLC to be connected in advance is
As shown in FIG. 11, the personal computer 9 displays a screen on the display means 12 so that the screen can be set by operating the touch panel or the operating state of the device controlled by the PLC represented by the numerical data can be displayed. The screen data is created, and the created screen data is stored in the storage unit 15 through the communication unit 17. In the created screen data, an address (position data) indicating the position of the numerical data in the PLC is associated.

As shown in FIG. 10, a control means 14 obtains numerical data such as control parameters obtained from screen data stored in a storage means 15 through communication with a PLC 8, and uses the numerical data. To create a screen on the display of the display means 12.

The user can check the numerical data on the screen displayed on the display and the operation state of the device to be controlled represented by the numerical data, and set the numerical data by operating the touch panel to set the control target. The operating state of the device can be set.

The flow of the operation state (operation contents) of the device to be controlled is defined by the PLC 8 sequence program and numerical data such as control parameters. PLC8
It is necessary to change the content of control of the device to be controlled by changing the operation content of the PLC 8 when changing the device to be controlled or changing the work, etc. Yes, this requires PLC
It is necessary to change numerical data such as control parameters given to the specific address of No. 8.

A device or a work to be controlled is usually given a name such as a model number corresponding to the product. In a conventional display device, a device corresponding to numerical data such as control parameters determined in accordance with a device or a work to be used and a setting information including a specific address in the PLC 8 for giving the numerical data. Alternatively, the name information such as the model number of the work is associated with the name information and the setting information are stored in the storage unit 15, and when the setting of the PLC 8 is changed, the name information is displayed in a list, and the Selects the required name information, and communicates the numerical data corresponding to the selected name information with the PLC 8 by communicating with the PLC 8.
, The operation contents of the device to be controlled by the PLC 8 are set.

[0009]

However, in the conventional display device as described above, it is necessary to find the name information of the target work from a plurality of name information displayed in a list, and the operation is complicated. there were. In addition, there is a problem that as the number of name information displayed in a list increases, it takes time to find necessary name information, and the operation becomes complicated.

In addition, when updating the already stored setting information, for example, when deciding numerical data such as a control parameter while finely adjusting the operation content of a target device such as a PLC, the control parameter or the like may be used. Numerical data, PL
A device different from the display device for setting the control operation of C (device for setting a PLC sequence program, etc.)
In many cases, the numerical data set at this time is stored in the display device. For example, the same setting content is input again by operating the touch panel.
The update work has to be performed manually, and there has been a problem that the update work requires much labor.

[0011] Further, there is a case where a setup change accompanying a change of a work or the like is performed. In this case, since the selection of the name information of the work is performed only by the input from the touch panel by the operator, there is a problem that the input operation requires much time and effort.

The setting of the setting information and the name information is performed by, for example, a personal computer or the like. The data obtained by the setting is stored in a portable recording medium, and the data stored in the recording medium is displayed on the display device side. To use by reading by a disk drive or the like prepared in, or, every time setting work, connect the personal computer and the display device, perform communication, and transfer data from the personal computer to the display device, It is necessary for an operator to move to a personal computer located at a position distant from the display device in order to perform the setting operation, and each time the setting operation is performed, the data is stored in a portable recording medium and read by the display device. Alternatively, connect the personal computer to a display device and display data from the personal computer. Must be transferred to the device, it takes a lot of time to set the work.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and stores name information and setting information in advance, and inputs the name information by directly inputting the name information from a software key, for example. The name information is compared with the stored name information, and P is set based on the setting information associated with the name information that matches the input name information.
By setting the operation contents of the devices and the like controlled by the LC, there is no need for the operator to search for the required name information from the displayed name information. Provided is a method of setting an operation content that can easily set a target device even when a large amount of name information is stored to the extent that time and effort are required, and a display device used for performing the operation. With the goal.

Another object of the present invention is to read setting information for operating a target device such as a PLC from the target device and store the read setting information so that, for example,
A device different from the display device for setting the control operation of C (device for setting a PLC sequence program, etc.)
When manually setting numerical data such as control parameters of the target device into the target device, and updating the setting information stored in the display device using the setting information based on the numerical data, the set numerical value is used. There is no need for an operator to manually input setting information by data again, and the operation content setting method and display device that can reduce the trouble of updating the setting information and can greatly improve operability are provided. Is to do.

Still another object of the present invention is to select from among the stored name information that partially matches the input name information, so that the name information is only partially input. Even if there is only one piece of name information that partially matches, there is no need to input the name information to the end, and an operation content setting method and a display device that can further improve operability are provided. Is to do.

Still another object of the present invention is to display name information that partially matches the input name information so that even if the name information is only partially input, the name information can be matched. An object of the present invention is to provide an operation content setting method and a display device in which only the name information to be displayed is narrowed down and displayed, and the target name information can be easily found.

Still another object of the present invention is to input name information by using a bar code reader to input name information from, for example, a software key displayed on a screen or a switch provided on an outer frame of the screen. An object of the present invention is to provide a display device that can greatly reduce the time and effort required for inputting.

Still another object of the present invention is a case where it is necessary to change the operation content of a target device such as a change of a work by inputting name information from a target device such as a PLC. When the target device automatically detects a change in the work, the target device can automatically input the name information corresponding to the work to the display device, and can perform work such as setup change by changing the work. It is an object of the present invention to provide a display device which does not require any involvement by a user and can greatly reduce the labor required for such work.

Still another object of the present invention is to set and store setting information and name information by, for example, input from a software key displayed on a screen or a switch provided on an outer frame of the screen. By setting the setting information and the name information with a personal computer, the data obtained by the setting is stored in a portable recording medium, and the data stored in the recording medium is used in a display device. Or setting the name and information on a personal computer, connecting the personal computer to the display device, and setting the remote device away from the display device as compared to transferring data from the personal computer to the display device. There is no need to move the operator to perform the setting work up to the personal computer that is Storing the data set in the Le computer in a portable recording medium, or reading the display device,
Alternatively, there is provided a display device in which a personal computer and a display device are connected and there is no need to transfer data from the personal computer to the display device, and the work required for setting information and name information can be significantly reduced. Is to do.

[0020]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for setting an operation content, comprising a plurality of setting data each having operation data relating to an operation of a target device and position data representing the location of the operation data in the target device. A display device that stores information, and name information previously associated with each of the plurality of setting information, and sets the operation content of the target device based on the stored setting information and name information. A method of setting the operation content of, the step of receiving name information corresponding to the setting information to give to the target device,
Comparing the received name information with the stored name information, and selecting setting information corresponding to the received name information based on the comparison result, and selecting the selected setting information with the target device. , The operation content of the target device is set.

In the case of the operation content setting method according to the first invention, the display device compares the received name information with the stored name information, and sets the setting corresponding to the received name information based on the comparison result. By selecting the information from the stored setting information, for example, the operator can easily input the name information directly from a software key displayed on the screen or a switch provided on an outer frame of the screen. The setting of the operation content of the target device can be performed.

It is needless to say that the name information is not limited to a character string representing a name, but may be bar code data representing a name, image data representing a name, and the like.

The method for setting operation contents according to a second invention is the method for setting operation contents according to the first invention, wherein the setting information provided to the target device and operating the target device is transmitted from the target device. The method further comprises a step of reading and a step of storing the setting information.

In the case of the method for setting operation contents according to the second invention, the display device reads setting information for operating the target device from the target device and stores the setting information, for example, by controlling the PLC. The operation is set by manually inputting numerical data such as control parameters of the target device to a device different from the display device (a device for setting a PLC sequence program or the like), and set by the numerical data. In the case of updating the setting information stored in the display device using the information, the setting information based on the set numerical data is transmitted from a software key displayed on the screen or a switch provided on an outer frame of the screen. It is possible to reduce the labor required for the operator to manually input the setting information again, and to update the setting information only by giving the update instruction to the display device. Can be done, we can expect a significant improvement in operability.

The method for setting operation contents according to a third invention is the method for setting operation contents according to the first or second invention, wherein the name information that partially matches the received name information is stored. The method further comprises the step of selecting from information.

In the case of the operation content setting method according to the third invention, the display device selects name information that partially matches the received name information, for example, the name information is only partially input. If not,
When only partially matching name information is specified, it can be determined that this is the desired name information, and there is no need for the operator to input the name information to the end.
Further, operability can be improved.

An operation content setting method according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the operation content setting method according to the third aspect, further comprising the step of displaying the partially matching name information.

In the case of the operation content setting method according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the display device displays name information that partially matches the received name information, so that, for example, the name information is only partially input. If not,
Only the name information that matches this is narrowed down and displayed, and the operator can easily search for the target name information from the displayed name information.

A display device according to a fifth aspect of the present invention relates in advance to each of a plurality of setting information having operation data relating to the operation of the target device and position data indicating the location of the operation data in the target device. Storage means for storing the given name information, a display device for setting the operation content of the target device based on the setting information and the name information stored by the storage means, comprising: an input means; Input receiving means for receiving the input of the name information, comparing means for comparing the name information inputted by the input means and the name information stored in the storage means, and the setting information based on a comparison result by the comparing means And setting information selected by the setting information selecting means to the target device, thereby setting the target device. And sets the operation content.

[0030] In the case of the display device according to the fifth aspect, the comparing means compares the name information input by the input means with the name information stored in the storage means, and the setting information selecting means selects the setting information based on the comparison result. By selecting the setting information corresponding to the input name information from the setting information stored in the storage means, for example, the operator can select a software key displayed on the screen or a switch provided on the outer frame of the screen. Only by directly inputting the name information from, for example, the operation content of the target device can be easily set.

[0031] The display device according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the display device according to the fifth aspect, further comprising reading means for reading, from the target device, setting information provided to the target device and operating the target device. The storage means stores the setting information read by the reading means.

[0032] In the case of the display device according to the sixth aspect of the invention, the reading means reads setting information for operating the target device from the target device, and the storage means stores the setting information, for example, by reading the PLC information. The control operation is set by manually inputting numerical data such as control parameters of the target device to a device different from the display device (a device for setting a PLC sequence program or the like). When updating the setting information stored in the display device using the setting information, the setting information based on the set numerical data is transferred to a software key displayed on the screen or a switch provided on an outer frame of the screen. This saves the operator the trouble of manually inputting the settings again, and updates the setting information only by giving the update instruction to the display device. It is possible to do the work, we can expect a significant improvement in operability.

The display device according to the seventh aspect of the present invention is the display device according to the fifth or sixth aspect.
In the display device according to the present invention, the comparison unit includes a name information selection unit that selects name information that partially matches the input name information from the name information stored in the storage unit. .

In the case of the display device according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the name information selection means selects name information that partially matches the input name information, for example, the name information is only partially input. Even if there is no name information, when only partially matching name information is specified, it can be determined that this is the desired name information, and the operator needs to input the name information to the end. Without
Further, operability can be improved.

The display device according to an eighth aspect of the present invention is the display device according to the seventh aspect, further comprising name information display means for displaying the name information selected by the name information selection means.

In the case of the display device according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the name information display means displays name information that partially matches the input name information, so that, for example, the name information is only partially input. Even if there is no name information, only the name information that matches this is narrowed down and displayed, and the operator can easily find the target name information from the displayed name information.

The display device according to the ninth aspect of the present invention comprises the fifth to eighth aspects.
In the display device according to any one of the aspects of the invention, the input unit includes a unit for inputting with a barcode reader.

In the case of the display device according to the ninth aspect, when the input means inputs the name information with a bar code reader, for example, a software key displayed on a screen or a switch provided on an outer frame of the screen is provided. Thus, the labor required for the operator to input the name information can be greatly reduced as compared with the case of inputting the name information from the above.

A display device according to a tenth aspect of the present invention is the display device according to any one of the fifth to ninth aspects, wherein the input means has means for inputting by the target device.

In the case of the display device according to the tenth aspect,
When the input means needs to change the operation content of the target device such as a PLC, for example, such as a change of a work, by inputting the name information by the target device. In the case of automatic detection, the target device can automatically input the name information corresponding to this work to the display device, so that the operator does not need to be involved in setup change due to change of the work at all. For example, the labor required for the operator can be significantly reduced.

The display device according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention is the display device according to any of the fifth to tenth aspects, wherein the input means has a touch panel and / or a switch for receiving an operation, and the storage means is And means for storing setting information and name information input by the touch panel and / or the switch.

In the case of the eleventh aspect, the storage means stores the setting information and the name information input by the input means, for example, provided on a software key displayed on the screen or an outer frame of the screen. Since setting information and name information can be set and stored by an input from a switch or the like, setting of the setting information and name information is performed using a personal computer or the like installed away from the display device, and a portable recording medium is provided. In such a case, the data stored in the portable recording medium is read and used by a display device, or the setting information and the name information are set by a personal computer, and the personal computer and the Connect to the display device and set the data compared to when transferring data from the personal computer to the display device. It is not necessary for the worker performing the work to move to the personal computer to perform the work, and the data set by the personal computer is stored in a portable recording medium and read by the display device, or the personal computer and the display device By connecting and communicating with each other, there is no need to transfer the setting information and name information data set by the personal computer from the personal computer to the display device, thereby greatly reducing the time and effort required for the setting operation. it can.

[0043]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings showing an embodiment. Embodiment 1 FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a first embodiment of a display device according to the present invention. The display device 1 is connected to a PLC 8 (programmable controller) and communicates with the PLC 8, a touch panel type input unit 3 for receiving a user operation,
A display unit 2 such as a display for displaying numerical data (operation data) representing an operation state and a flow (operation contents) of the operation state of a device (not shown) used by the PLC 8 and controlled by the PLC 8; Have.

The input means 3 is not limited to the touch panel type, but may be, for example, a switch provided on an outer frame of the screen for receiving a user's operation.

The display device 1 is connected to the communication means 7, the input means 3, and the display means 2 and controls the control means 4 and the display means according to the present invention executed by the control means 4. The storage unit 5 includes a program, screen data described below, and the like.

In the display device 1 having such a configuration,
Of the numerical data such as control parameters of the PLC 8 to be connected, necessary numerical data can be set by operating the touch panel, or P represented by this numerical data.
The display means 2 is provided by a personal computer so that the operation state and operation contents of the equipment controlled by the LC 8 can be displayed.
The screen data for displaying the screen is created, and the created screen data is stored in the storage unit 5. In the created screen data, an address (position data) indicating the position of the numerical data in the PLC 8 is associated.

In the display device 1, when a device or a work to be controlled by the PLC 8 is changed, the PLC 8 generates a control signal corresponding to the device or the work to be changed. By giving numerical data such as control parameters corresponding to the above to the corresponding addresses, the operation contents of the device to be controlled by the PLC 8 are set.

The storage means 5 stores numerical data such as control parameters corresponding to a plurality of devices and works and setting information including an address for giving the numerical data, and a large number of name information associated with each setting information. ing. The name information is, for example, the model number of the corresponding device or work so that the corresponding device or work is clear.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen D for inputting name information in the first embodiment of the display device according to the present invention. The screen D displays a software key D1 for inputting name information and a display frame D2 for displaying the input character string. The screen D includes a software switch D for executing a process for storing the input setting information and name information in the storage unit 5.
3 and a software switch D4 for executing a process for searching for setting information associated with name information matching the input name information from the setting information stored in the storage means 5; And a software switch D5 for executing a process for updating the setting information corresponding to the input name information to the setting information for operating the PLC 8. This screen D is a screen prepared in advance in the display device 1, and there is no need to prepare and prepare screen data.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of setting information and name information stored in the storage means 5. In FIG. 3, each name information includes addresses D0010, D0011, D0.
012,... Are associated with each other. When the name information is SS100, the setting information thereof is such that the numerical data given to the address D0010 is 100,
Numerical data given to address D0011 is 1
0, etc., and the name information is SS11
When the setting information is 0, the numerical data given to the address D0010 is 50,
Are associated with each other, such as 3 and the like, and when the name information is T30, the setting information is such that the numeric data given to the address D0010 is 3, the numeric data given to the address D0011 is given. Numerical data to be assigned are associated with each other, such as 550.

It is to be noted that each name information is configured to be associated with setting information having the same address.
A configuration in which setting information having a different address is associated with each piece of name information may be adopted.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a setting process of operation contents of a device controlled by the PLC 8 in the first embodiment of the display device according to the present invention.
The screen D shown in FIG. 2 is displayed according to an instruction from the worker,
Input of name information is received (step 101). When the name information is input and the operator operates the software switch D4, the start of the setting information search process is instructed (step 102), the input name information is read (step 103), and the number of comparisons is determined. A counter for counting is started (step 104), and the first name information stored in the storage means 5 is read (step 1).
05), and compares the read two name information (step 106).

If these pieces of name information do not match, the counter is incremented (step 107), and it is determined whether or not the content of the counter exceeds the total number of stored name information (step 108). A message indicating that the setting information relating to the name information is not registered is output (step 109), and the process ends.

In step 108, if the content of the counter does not exceed the total number of stored name information, the next name information is read (step 110) and step 10
Return to 6.

On the other hand, if the two read name information match in step 106, the setting information corresponding to this name information is read from the storage means 5 (step 11).
1) By writing numerical data corresponding to this address to the address of the PLC 8 included in the setting information, the operation content of the device to be controlled by the PLC 8 is set (step 112), and the process ends.

When the two pieces of read name information match, the operation content of the device to be controlled by the PLC 8 is set. However, when the two pieces of read name information match, the operator is instructed. It is confirmed whether or not the operation content of the device to be controlled by the PLC 8 may be set based on the setting information corresponding to the name information, and when the setting instruction is received, the operation content of the device to be controlled by the PLC 8 is received. May be set, and the process may be terminated when an instruction not to perform the setting is received.

Accordingly, when the operator sets the operation contents of the device to be controlled by the PLC 8, the operator can set the screen D shown in FIG.
Is displayed on the display means 2, the target name information is input, and the software switch D4 is operated to instruct the execution of the process. You can set the content.

Thus, it is not necessary to search for the target name information from a large number of name information displayed in a list, and the operation contents of the device controlled by the PLC can be easily set.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of setting processing of setting information and name information in the display device according to the present invention. The screen D shown in FIG. 2 is displayed according to an instruction from the operator, and input of name information is received (step 21). The name information is input, and the operator operates the software switch D3 to instruct the start of the setting process (step 22), and writes the input name information into the storage unit 5 (step 23).

Next, an input of an address is received (step 24), and the input address is written in the storage means 5 so as to be associated with the name information written in step 23 (step 25). Upon reception (step 26), the input numerical data is written into the storage unit 5 in such a manner that the input numerical data is associated with the address written in step 25 (step 27). And
It is determined whether an instruction to end the process has been received (step 2).
8) If it is determined that the instruction has not been received, the process returns to step 24, and if it is determined that the instruction has been received, the process ends.

This eliminates the need for the operator performing the setting operation to move to the personal computer located at a position distant from the display device to perform the setting operation, and to store the data set by the personal computer in a portable recording medium. There is no need to store data on a medium and read it on a display device, or connect a personal computer and a display device, and transfer data from the personal computer to the display device. it can.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a process of updating setting information in the display device according to the present invention. The screen D shown in FIG. 2 is displayed according to an instruction from the operator, and input of name information is received (step 31). The name information is input, and the operator switches the software switch D5.
Is operated to start the setting information update process (step 32), the input name information is read (step 33), and the corresponding setting information is read from the storage means 5 (step 34). ).

Communication with the PLC 8 is performed, and step 34 is performed.
The numerical data stored at the address of the setting information read in is read out (step 35), and the numerical data is stored in the storage location of the storage means 5 where the corresponding numerical data is stored (step 35). 36), end the process.

It is to be noted that, when an instruction to start the setting information update process is received from the operator, the setting information corresponding to the input name information is updated. After receiving the instruction and reading the setting information corresponding to the input name information,
A configuration in which whether or not the setting information corresponding to the name information may be updated is checked, the setting information is updated when an instruction to perform the update is received, and the processing is terminated when an instruction to not perform the update is received. It may be.

Thus, when setting information is updated, numerical data such as control parameters of the target device is set by a device for setting a control operation which is not connected to the display device. Can be manually input from the software key D1 by the operator, and the operator can update the setting information only by giving an update instruction to the display device, thereby greatly improving operability. Can be expected.

Embodiment 2 FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen DL for inputting name information in the display device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. On the screen DL, the name information in which the character string input by the operator matches the arrangement from the first character is displayed in the display frame D6.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a setting process of operation contents of a device controlled by the PLC 8 in the display apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
The screen DL shown in FIG. 7 is displayed according to an instruction from the operator, and input of name information is received (step 401).
The first character is input (step 402), and the storage unit 5
Is extracted from among the name information stored in (1) (step 403). Check the number of extracted name information (step 4
04) If there is no extracted name information, a message indicating that the setting information relating to the target name information is not registered is output (step 405), and the process ends.

In step 404, if the extracted name information is one, the setting information corresponding to this name information is read from the storage means 5 (step 406), and the address of the PLC 8 included in the setting information is stored in By writing numerical data corresponding to this address, P
The operation content of the device controlled by the LC 8 is set (step 407), and the process ends.

In step 404, if there are a plurality of extracted name information, the extraction result is displayed in the display frame D6 (step 408). It is determined whether one of the name information displayed on the display frame D6 is selected by operating the arrow key of the software key D1 (step 4).
09) If it is determined that it has been selected, step 406
Move the process to

On the other hand, if it is determined in step 409 that the character has not been selected, the next character is input (step 410), and the name is displayed so far from the name information displayed in the display frame D6. Only name information whose character string matches the arrangement from the beginning is further extracted (step 41).
1) The process moves to step 404.

Although the configuration is such that the extraction result is displayed in the display frame D6, it may not be displayed.

Although only the result of extraction is displayed, the number of extracted items may be displayed.

When only one name information is extracted,
Alternatively, when one of the name information displayed in the display frame D6 is selected, the operation content of the device to be controlled by the PLC 8 is set. However, in such a case, the operator is notified of this. PLC by setting information corresponding to name information
8 to confirm whether the operation content of the device to be controlled can be set, and when an instruction to perform the setting is received, the PLC
The configuration may be such that the operation content of the device to be controlled in step 8 is set, and the process is terminated when an instruction not to perform the setting is received.

The other parts that are the same as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

Thus, even if the name information is only partially input, if only partially matching name information is specified, it is determined that this is the target name information. It is not necessary to input the name information to the end, and the operability can be further improved.

Even if the name information is only partially input, only the name information that matches the name information is narrowed down and displayed on the display frame D6, so that the target name information can be easily searched. be able to.

Embodiment 3 FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a display device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
In the figure, reference numeral 31 denotes a barcode input unit having a barcode reader. When the screen D shown in FIG. 2 is displayed, the bar code input means 31 allows input of name information. In addition, the same reference numerals are given to the same parts as in the first embodiment, and the description will be omitted.

Thus, the labor required for the operator to input the name information can be greatly reduced as compared with the case where the name information is input from the software key D1.

In the following embodiment, when screen D shown in FIG. 2 is displayed, name information is transmitted from a software key displayed on the screen, a switch provided on an outer frame of the screen, a bar code reader, or the like. Is input, but the communication with the PLC 8 may allow the PLC 8 to input the name information.

Thus, for example, when it is necessary to change the operation content of the PLC 8, such as when the work is changed, the PLC 8 automatically detects the change in the work. Can automatically input the name information corresponding to the display device,
The labor required for the worker can be greatly reduced, for example, the worker does not need to be involved at all in the setup change due to the change of the work.

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As described in detail above, in the case of the first invention and the fifth invention, the display device according to the present invention compares the received name information with the stored name information, and based on the comparison result. Setting information corresponding to the name information received
By selecting from the stored setting information, for example, the operator can easily input the name information directly from a software key displayed on the screen or a switch provided on the outer frame of the screen, and the target device can be easily set. Can be set.

In the case of the second and sixth aspects, the display device according to the present invention reads setting information for operating the target device from the target device and stores the setting information, for example, to control the PLC. The operation is set by manually inputting numerical data such as control parameters of the target device to a device different from the display device (a device for setting a PLC sequence program or the like), and set by the numerical data. In the case of updating the setting information stored in the display device using the information, the setting information based on the set numerical data is transmitted from a software key displayed on the screen or a switch provided on an outer frame of the screen. It is possible to reduce the labor required for the operator to manually input the setting information again, and to update the setting information only by giving the update instruction to the display device. It can be, can be expected significant improvement in operability.

In the case of the third and seventh aspects, the display device according to the present invention selects name information that partially matches the received name information, for example, so that the name information is only partially input. Even if there is no name information, when only partially matching name information is specified, it can be determined that this is the desired name information, and the operator needs to input the name information to the end. Without
Further, operability can be improved.

In the case of the fourth and eighth inventions, the display device according to the present invention displays name information that partially matches the received name information, so that, for example, the name information is only partially input. Even if there is no name information, only the name information that matches this is narrowed down and displayed, and the operator can easily find the target name information from the displayed name information.

In the case of the ninth aspect, when the input means inputs the name information by the bar code reader,
For example, as compared with a case where name information is input from a software key displayed on the screen or a switch provided on an outer frame of the screen, the labor required for the operator to input can be greatly reduced.

In the case of the display device according to the tenth aspect,
When the input means needs to change the operation content of the target device such as a PLC, for example, such as a change of a work, by inputting the name information by the target device. In the case of automatic detection, the target device can automatically input the name information corresponding to this work to the display device, so that the operator does not need to be involved in setup change due to change of the work at all. For example, the labor required for the operator can be significantly reduced.

In the case of the eleventh aspect, the storage means stores the setting information and the name information inputted by the input means, for example, provided on the software key displayed on the screen or the outer frame of the screen. Since setting information and name information can be set and stored by an input from a switch or the like, setting of the setting information and name information is performed using a personal computer or the like installed away from the display device, and a portable recording medium is provided. In the case where the data set in the portable storage medium is stored and the data stored in the portable recording medium is read and used by a display device, or the setting information and the name information are set by a personal computer, Connect to the display device and set the data compared to when transferring data from the personal computer to the display device. It is not necessary for the worker performing the work to move to the personal computer and perform the work, and the data set by the personal computer is stored in a portable recording medium and read by the display device, or the personal computer and the display device By connecting and communicating with each other, there is no need to transfer the setting information and name information data set by the personal computer from the personal computer to the display device, thereby greatly reducing the setting work required. it can.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a first embodiment of a display device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen for inputting name information in the first embodiment of the display device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of setting information and name information stored in a storage unit.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of a setting process of an operation content of a device controlled by a PLC according to the first embodiment of the display device of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of setting processing of setting information and name information in the display device according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a setting information updating process in the display device according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a display screen for inputting name information in a display device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of a setting process of an operation content of a device controlled by a PLC according to a second embodiment of the display device of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a display device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a conventional display device.

11 is a block diagram showing a configuration example when screen data of the conventional display device shown in FIG. 10 is created.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Display apparatus 2 Display means 3 Input means 31 Barcode input means 4 Control means 5 Storage means 7 Communication means 8 PLC (programmable controller)

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A display device for setting and displaying an operation content of a target device, a plurality of setting information having operation data representing the operation content and position data representing a position of the operation data in the target device. , And name information previously associated with each of the plurality of setting information is stored, and based on the stored setting information and name information,
A method of setting the operation content of the target device on the display device, the method comprising: receiving name information corresponding to setting information to be given to the target device; and receiving the name information and the stored name information. Comparing the setting information corresponding to the received name information based on the comparison result, and setting the operation content of the target device by providing the selected setting information to the target device. A method of setting operation contents. 2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising: reading out setting information provided to the target device and operating the target device from the target device; and storing the setting information. Method of setting the operation content described in 1. 3. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of selecting name information that partially matches the received name information from the stored name information.
How to set the operation described. 4. The method according to claim 3, further comprising the step of displaying the partially matching name information. 5. Name information previously associated with each of a plurality of setting information having operation data representing the operation content of the target device and position data representing the location of the operation data in the target device. A display device comprising storage means for storing, and setting and displaying the operation content of a target device based on the setting information and name information stored by the storage means, comprising: an input means; and the name from the input means. Input accepting means for accepting information input, comparing means for comparing name information inputted by the input means and name information stored in the storage means, and selecting the setting information based on a comparison result by the comparing means And setting information selected by the setting information selecting means to the target device, thereby setting the operation content of the target device. Display device which is characterized in that. 6. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a readout unit configured to read setting information provided to the target device and operating the target device from the target device, wherein the storage unit stores the setting information read by the reading unit. 6. The display device according to claim 5, wherein the display device is stored. 7. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said comparing means includes name information selecting means for selecting name information that partially matches said input name information from name information stored in said storage means. The display device according to 5 or 6. 8. The display device according to claim 7, further comprising name information display means for displaying name information selected by said name information selection means. 9. The display device according to claim 5, wherein said input means has means for inputting with a bar code reader. 10. The display device according to claim 5, wherein said input means has means for inputting by said target device. 11. The input unit has a touch panel and / or a switch for receiving an operation, and the storage unit has a unit for storing setting information and name information input by the touch panel and / or a switch. The display device according to claim 5, wherein: