JP2001306352A - Analyzer system and computer readable recording medium having analyzer inspection program recorded thereon - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an analyzer system and a computer readable recording medium in which an analyzer inspection program is recorded with which programs of inspection sequences can be easily created by generalizing a program for inspecting an analyzer and which can easily be modified even by a person who is not a creator of the program. SOLUTION: The analyzer system is provided with an analyzer 2 and an information processor 3 having functions to control the analyzer 2 and to successively execute the inspection sequences of the analyzer 2 by successively reading inspection commands C1 to C3 to perform the inspection sequences from an inspection content instruction table Ta previously inputted by a tabulation program Pc, successively interpreting the read inspection commands C1 to C3 and controlling the analyzer 2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an analyzer system and a computer-readable recording medium on which an analyzer test program is recorded. 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a computer-readable recording medium on which an analyzer system and an analyzer test program are recorded.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when inspecting various products of an analyzer, an automatic inspection by a personal computer is often performed. To perform this automatic inspection, it is necessary to control the analyzer in accordance with the specifications of the analyzer, so create an inspection sequence that matches the various inspection items and create an inspection program that controls the analyzer according to this inspection sequence. Was.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of a conventional inspection program creating method. As shown in FIG. 4, the software creator of the manufacturer of the analyzer firstly stores the source list of the inspection program in, for example, BASIC, FORTRA.
It is created using languages such as N and C languages. (Step S
₁ )

[0004] Next, the created source list is compiled, and an executable file converted into a language understood by a computer connected to the analyzer to be inspected is created. (Step S ₂ )

[0005] Then, the created execution file is installed on a computer connected to the analyzer (step S ₃ ), and the operation is confirmed (step S ₄ ).

If the automatic operation is correctly performed when the operation is confirmed and the automatic inspection is correctly performed, the programmer on the maker side can finish the installation of the inspection program and hand it over to the site. (Step S ₅₎

On the other hand, when the operation is not performed normally,
Modify the source list (Step S ₆), Step S_Two
By restarting the process from compiling
Creating executable files was done.

[0008]

As described above, conventionally, a source list is created for each analyzer. Therefore, when a source list of an inspection program is created, inspection contents, judgment values, inspection It was necessary to create each source list according to the conditions. Therefore, the software creator (hereinafter referred to as a “programmer”) must change each time the inspection contents, standards, inspection order, and the like are changed. The construction period was inevitable.

Moreover, since these source lists are described by the programmer using their own algorithms, if any change occurs in the test contents or the configuration of the analyzer, the programmer who created the original source list to be changed is created. It was difficult to change the source list unless you were yourself.

[0010] On the other hand, it is inevitable that the specifications of each analyzer be changed to a mechanism that brings the analyzer closer to the site, and it is necessary for the manufacturer to change the program for executing the inspection sequence every time this specification is changed. It was inevitable that it took a lot of trouble. In addition, the change of the inspection contents described above includes detailed contents such as the change of the recording format of the form to be output. If the inspector wants to change the recording format of the form, Had to ask the above programmer.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and makes it possible to easily create a test sequence program by generalizing a test program for an analyzer. It is an object of the present invention to provide a computer-readable recording medium which records an analyzer system and an analyzer test program which can be easily changed even by a non-creator of the analyzer.

[0012]

According to the present invention, means for solving the above-mentioned problems are constituted as follows. That is, the analyzer system of the first invention controls the analyzer and the analyzer, and sequentially reads out each inspection command for performing the inspection sequence from the inspection content instruction table previously input by the spreadsheet program. And an information processing apparatus having a function of sequentially interpreting the read test commands and controlling the analyzer to sequentially execute the test sequence of the analyzer.

Therefore, by using the information processing apparatus, each test command for executing the test sequence can be easily input by the spreadsheet program, and the user does not have special skills for programming. Even so, the inspection sequence can be easily programmed. In other words, even if it is necessary to change the inspection sequence to change the inspection specifications or analyzer specifications, the inspection contents instruction table created by the spreadsheet program uses the editing function of the familiar spreadsheet program. And can be easily changed.

In particular, since each test command for performing the test sequence is a command of a necessary and sufficient type for performing a test of the analyzer, the test sequence can be set in detail, and can be easily understood and immediately You can create a program. Further, since there is no unnecessary command, occurrence of a program error can be suppressed as much as possible. That is, the inspection sequence can be freely changed at the site where the analyzer is used, and it is possible to flexibly cope with a change in the specification of the analyzer and a change in the output format of the form.

[0015] In addition, since the test content instruction table is described by the same test command regardless of the type of analyzer, it is possible to perform tests in the same test sequence even with analyzers having different configurations. . In other words, since the test command for describing the test sequence is generalized, there is no need to create a new test sequence for each analyzer or to recreate the test sequence in response to a change in the specifications of the analyzer.

Further, in the case where the information processing apparatus has a function of writing and outputting a test result when the information processing apparatus executes a test sequence to a test result output table that can be output by the spreadsheet program, Since the inspection result output table, which can be output by the spreadsheet program, is written and output, the appearance can be easily adjusted and output by the function of the spreadsheet program. Since the output of some data in an easily viewable manner can be easily achieved by the basic functions of the spreadsheet program, there is no need to change the inspection sequence in order to change the form output form.

That is, by using the above-described information processing apparatus, all of the steps from creation of an inspection sequence, display of an inspection result, creation of a form, and output of an inspection result can be performed by a spreadsheet program. Therefore, not only can the labor required to create the inspection sequence be reduced, but also the work of creating the program becomes easy. In addition, the spreadsheet program makes it easier to handle operations such as operability, data versatility, and aggregation.

The test content instruction table sequentially describes operands of the test command in the first column in the row direction,
When parameters are set as necessary in the cells in the second and subsequent columns of the row in which each operand is described, the creation of the inspection sequence is not limited to simply setting the order of inspection commands, but also the operand of each inspection command. Since these are detailed operation instructions including parameters, even a more complicated sequence can be easily created.

Next, a computer-readable recording medium on which the analyzer test program of the second invention is recorded is provided with each test command for performing a test sequence of the analyzer from a test content instruction table previously input by a spreadsheet program. Are sequentially read, and the read inspection commands are sequentially interpreted,
It is characterized by having an inspection command interpretation program for sequentially executing the inspection sequence of the analyzer by controlling the analyzer.

Therefore, by using the computer-readable recording medium on which the analyzer test program is recorded, various information processing apparatuses for controlling the analyzer can execute the test command interpretation program for executing the test sequence. . That is, the user can easily input each inspection command for executing the inspection sequence by using the spreadsheet program. In particular, if the recording medium is C
If a removable medium such as a floppy (registered trademark) disk or MO including D-ROM and DVD-ROM is used, the inspection command interpretation program can be installed in an information processing apparatus that controls an existing analyzer.

[0021]

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of an analyzer system according to the present invention, in which an analyzer is inspected by using an analyzer inspection program P. In FIG. 1, 1
Is an analyzer system, the analyzer system 1 is an analyzer 2 and an information processing device 3 for controlling the analyzer 2
(Hereinafter, referred to as a personal computer 3).

In this embodiment, four analyzers 2 are connected to one personal computer 3, and these analyzers 2 can be individually inspected. Illustration of each of the four analyzers 2 is omitted for simplification. That is, the present invention does not limit the number of analyzers 2 connected to the personal computer 3.

Reference numeral 4 denotes a compact disk (hereinafter, referred to as CD4) which is an example of a recording medium for installing the analyzer test program P in the personal computer 3, and 5 denotes a record for inputting the test content instruction table Ta to the personal computer 3. A floppy disk (hereinafter, referred to as FD5), which is an example of a medium, and FD, which is an example of a recording medium for extracting the inspection result output table Tb from the personal computer 3, are shown. Hereinafter, the inspection content instruction table Ta and the inspection result output table Tb are collectively expressed as tables Ta and Tb.

In this example, the recording media 4 to 6 are separately disclosed for easy understanding, but they may be recorded on the same recording medium. Further, it goes without saying that the type of recording medium is not limited to CD or FD, but may be an optical porcelain disk or a semiconductor memory (memory stick, flash memory, compact flash, memory card, etc.).

The personal computer 3 is usually a hard disk 3
Since the computer has a computer-readable recording medium such as the memory h and the memory 3m, the analyzer test program P and the table Ta may be supplied in a state where they are recorded in the recording media 3h and 3m from the beginning.

The personal computer 3 of this embodiment is, for example, a display 3
d, a keyboard 3k, and a printer 3p, and a spreadsheet program Pc is installed on the hard disk 3h. It is desirable that the spreadsheet program Pc is widely used, for example, Microsoft Excel, Lotus 1-2-3,
Just System Sanshiro can be used. (Hereinafter, as an example of the spreadsheet program Pc, Exc
Disclose an example using el)

Therefore, the operator of the analyzer 2 can use the spreadsheet program Pc to operate the tables Ta and T.
b can be input and changed using an input device such as a keyboard 3k. In addition, the contents of the tables Ta and Tb can be confirmed using the display 3d, or the tables Ta and Tb can be output using the printer 3p, closed as a form 6, and stored in the file F.

In this embodiment, an example is disclosed in which processing such as creation of the inspection content instruction table Ta and output of the inspection result output table Tb is performed by another computer. That is, reference numeral 7 denotes another computer (hereinafter, referred to as a personal computer 7) capable of inputting and editing the tables Ta and Tb, and reference numeral 8 denotes, for example, a database server connected to the personal computer 7.

The method of exchanging data (tables Ta and Tb) between the database server 8 and the personal computers 3 and 7 is not limited to the method via the recording media 5 and 6, but is performed by a network such as a LAN. Various modifications are possible. Further, the same spreadsheet software Pc as the personal computer 3 is installed in the personal computer 7 that enables the editing of the tables Ta and Tb.

Reference numeral 1 'denotes another analyzer system different from the analyzer system 1, and an analyzer 2' having a configuration different from that of the analyzer system 1 (or an analyzer 2 'in which the specifications of the analyzer 2 are changed). ). An analyzer test program P 'different from the analyzer test program P is input to a personal computer 3' connected to the analyzer 2 '.

In this embodiment, a plurality of computers 3, 3 ', 7, 8 are used to emphasize the versatility of the tables Ta, Tb.
Although the present invention discloses a plurality of computers 3,
It goes without saying that the use of 3 ′, 7, 8 is not limited. That is, it goes without saying that the editing and outputting of the tables Ta and Tb may be performed in one personal computer 3. When the tables Ta and Tb are edited and output exclusively by the other computers 7 and 8, there is no need to install the spreadsheet software Pc on the personal computer 3.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the processing in the analysis system 1. In FIG. 2, the analyzer test program P includes a test command interpretation program P ₁ ,
And a test result output program P _2. The personal computer 3 has a basic program Pb for performing various input / output operations for controlling the analyzer 2 and for performing input / output operations for various files.

The personal computer 3 usually incorporates various electronic devices in addition to a CPU, an auxiliary storage device such as a memory and a hard disk, and FIG. 2 shows the programs P, Pc and Pb. In order to clarify the operation of the personal computer 3, the description of the members of each part constituting the personal computer 3 is omitted. That is, the present invention does not limit the configuration of the personal computer 3.

As shown in FIG. 2, the inspection content instruction table T
a and the inspection result output table Tb are spreadsheet programs Pc
Is readable and writable by That is, by the function of the spreadsheet program Pc, the contents of the tables Ta and Tb can be displayed on the display 3d, output by the printer 3p, or edited by input from an input unit such as the keyboard 3k.

Next, when the inspector starts the analyzer inspection program P, the inspection command interpretation program P ₁ reads the inspection content instruction table Ta, and checks each inspection described in the inspection content instruction table Ta. Commands are sequentially read, and the read inspection commands are sequentially interpreted.
Then, the inspection command interpreter P ₁ in accordance with the contents of the inspection command, controls the analyzer 2 via the basic program Pb.

At this time, an internal control command for controlling each analyzer 2 and a communication method with the analyzer 2 are different depending on the type and specification of the analyzer 2 and the like. Each inspection command to be described has versatility, as will be described in detail later. Then, the control instructions necessary to execute each test command having versatility is generated by inspection command interpreter P _1, is outputted by the combined communication method to the analyzer 2. Therefore, the inspection command interpretation program P ₁ is created according to the type and specification of the analyzer 2.

Then, for example, the test command interpretation program P ₁ outputs an internal control command necessary for controlling each analyzer 2 by executing each test command,
Each interpretation program relating to the communication method with the analyzer 2 is created as a subroutine for each test command. That is, the by generalized each test command, a change of the inspection command interpreter P ₁ caused by design changes in the analyzer 2 can be performed in the subroutines units, it is possible to quickly respond to specification changes.

[0038] Then, with the control of the analyzer 2 by the test command interpreter P _1, test results obtained from the analyzer 2 receives via the basic program Pb by the inspection result output program P _2, which Is used to create the inspection result output table Tb. The inspection result output table Tb is output in a data format readable by at least the spreadsheet program Pc.

Therefore, the inspector inputs the inspection content instruction table Ta using the spreadsheet program Pc, creates or modifies the inspection sequence, and then activates the analyzer inspection program P, thereby instructing the inspection content instruction. Table Ta
The analyzer 2 can be inspected in accordance with the inspection sequence described in the above section. Then, the inspection result can be displayed on the display 3d by using the spreadsheet program Pc or printed by the printer 3p.

Further, differences in control commands and communication methods depending on the configurations and specifications of the analyzers 2 and 2 'are absorbed by the test command interpretation programs P and P', so that the contents of the test content instruction table Ta are analyzed. Total 2,2 '
Irrespective of the type of the command, each test command can be made versatile. Therefore, the person in charge of the inspection can use the inspection sequence written in the inspection content instruction table Ta in different analyzers 2 and 2 'in the same manner, and does not need to reassemble the inspection sequence for each analyzer 2, 2'.

Further, according to the present invention, the creation of the inspection content instruction table Ta and the output of the inspection result output table Tb are performed via the spreadsheet program Pc, so that the inspector is only used to operating the spreadsheet program Pc. , An inspection sequence can be input, and a form 6 showing the inspection result can be output. In addition, since the output of some data in an easy-to-read manner can be easily achieved by the basic functions of the spreadsheet program Pc, the inspector can easily arrange the form of the form 6 by using the familiar spreadsheet program Pc. be able to. Since it is not necessary to change the inspection sequence in order to change the output format of the form 6, the trouble can be minimized.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a simple example of the inspection content instruction table Ta. In FIG. 3, the inspection content instruction table Ta
Indicates the inspection commands C _{1 to} C ₃ in order for each row, and the cells in the first column indicate the inspection commands C ₁ to C ₃ .
It is sequentially written the operand O ₁ ~ O ₃ of C ₃ in the row direction. In addition, 2 in the line where each of the operands O _{1 to} O ₃ is described.
The cells in the columns and thereafter include parameters P ₁₁ , P ₂₁ ,
It is for setting the P _22, P _31.

That is, in this example, the inspection commands C ₁ , C
₃ , one parameter P ₁₁ , P ₃₁ is set, and the inspection command C ₂ includes two parameters P ₂₁ , P
₂₂ is set.

[0044] Upon explains contents of each inspection command C ₁ -C ₃ of the present embodiment, the operand O ₁ of the inspection command C ₁ is "S
ETANU ". That is, the inspection command C ₁
It is intended to select the analyzer to be tested, in this example, since the parameter P ₁₁ is "1010", the first of the four analyzers 2 and third analyzer 2
Indicates that the inspection is to be performed only for.

Subsequently, the operand O of the inspection command C _2
2 is “AVESAMP”. That is, the inspection command C ₂ means that the after treatment averaged to obtain the data between 6 indicated by the parameter P _21, repeatedly to create the data this 25 times.

Then, the operand O of the inspection command C _3
3 is "DATASAVE". That is, this means creating a test result output table Tb the data indicated by the parameter P ₃₁ export to the cell that "AAA".

[0047] That is, when you run the analyzer test program P, the inspection command interpreter P ₁ is read out examination content instruction table from said Ta each inspection command C ₁ -C _2, each inspection command C ₁ -C ₂ The test sequence of the analyzer 2 shown can be executed.

At this time, since each of the inspection commands C _{1 to} C ₂ has a plurality of parameters P ₁₁ , P ₂₁ , P ₂₂ and P ₃₁ , a more detailed inspection sequence can be executed. And
Test result output program P ₂ can output the data of the test results test results to the cell "AAA" specified in the output table Tb.

The inspection result data output to the inspection result output table Tb can be displayed or printed by the spreadsheet program Pc. Further, the form of the output book can be sufficiently determined by the spreadsheet program Pc. Can be arranged. Therefore, the inspector can create the inspection content instruction table Ta by using a familiar spreadsheet program Pc, create an inspection sequence, and easily output the inspection result output table Tb. In other words, the inspector does not need to learn the operation method of the software for newly creating the inspection content instruction table Ta or the operation method of the software for outputting the inspection result output table Tb.

Further, since the tables Ta and Tb are versatile data, they can be easily handled by other computers 1 ', 7, 8 and the like.
Suitable for tallying. Furthermore, by making the tables Ta and Tb correspond to the spreadsheet program Pc used more widely, it is possible to create and edit the tables Ta and Tb with another program such as a word processor.

In addition, since the inspection content instruction table Ta is compatible, as shown in FIG. 1, an inspection sequence obtained by collecting some basic inspection sequences regardless of the specifications of the analyzers 2 and 2 '. creating a database D _1, it can be used in the inspection of any analyzer 2, 2 '. further,
Because test results output table Tb in also versatile, it is also possible to create a database D ₂ of the inspection result history.

In the above example, the example of each of the inspection commands C _{1 to} C ₃ is described in a simplified manner so that the contents of the present invention can be easily understood. However, in practice, in order to sufficiently describe the inspection sequence, the above-mentioned basic commands for performing the inspection, such as reading of density data (“SAMP”) and writing of data to a file (“DATASAVE”), etc. It is desirable to have a large number of test commands in order to perform more complex test sequences in addition to the various basic test commands.

Further, in the inspection command, debugging is performed to confirm whether the created inspection sequence is operating correctly ("DEBUGMODE").
Also, it is desirable to add a key input wait ("PAUSE") or the like.

Tables 1 and 2 are lists that disclose useful examples of test commands that can be interpreted by a recording medium storing the analyzer test program of the present invention.

[0055]

[Table 1]

[0056]

[Table 2]

As shown in Tables 1 and 2, several parameters can be set for each inspection command, and thereby a more detailed inspection sequence can be created. That is, by setting the test commands of the degree shown in Table 1, it is possible to obtain necessary and sufficient test commands for testing all current analyzers.

Each parameter is useful for setting the inspection command in more detail. Since a plurality of parameters are set, a complicated inspection sequence which cannot be described by merely setting the execution order of the inspection command is set. can do. However, the above-described debugging command (“DEBUGMODE”), waiting for key input (“PAUSE”), and the inspection commands “BOOKSAVE”, “INIT”, and “LOOPS” described in Table 1
There is no need to set parameters for "TART" and "START".

It is needless to say that the above-described examples of the inspection commands shown in Table 1 are merely examples and do not limit the present invention.

[0060]

As described above, according to the computer-readable recording medium on which the analyzer system and the analyzer inspection program of the present invention are recorded, analysis is performed using a spreadsheet program which is widely used. The test sequence of the meter can be easily programmed. Therefore,
Without special education at the place where the analyzer is introduced,
The inspector can easily program the inspection sequence, thereby minimizing training for the inspector.

Since the work of editing the inspection result data can also be performed by using a spreadsheet program, this work can be performed even by a non-program engineer, and can flexibly respond to changes in forms. be able to.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of an analyzer system utilizing a computer-readable recording medium storing an analyzer test program of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the analyzer test program.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a test content instruction table sequentially executed by the analyzer test program.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a procedure for creating the conventional inspection program.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, 1 '... analyzer system, 2, 2' ... analyzer, 3 ... information
Report processor, C₁~ C _Three… Inspection command, O₁~ O_Three…
Operand, P₁₁~ P₃₁... parameters, P ... analyzer inspection
Program, P₁… Inspection command interpretation program, P_Two
... Inspection result output program, Pc ... Spreadsheet program,
Ta: inspection content instruction table; Tb: inspection result output table.

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An analyzer and, in addition to controlling the analyzer, each inspection command for performing an inspection sequence is sequentially read from an inspection content instruction table previously input by a spreadsheet program, and the read inspection command is read. An analyzer system comprising: an information processing device having a function of sequentially interpreting and controlling an analyzer to sequentially execute an inspection sequence of the analyzer. 2. The analyzer system according to claim 1, further comprising a function of writing and outputting a test result when the information processing apparatus executes a test sequence to a test result output table that can be output by the spreadsheet program. . 3. The inspection content instruction table sequentially describes the operands of the inspection command in the cell of the first column in the row direction, and if necessary, the cells of the second and subsequent columns of the row where each operand is described. A parameter is set.
Or the analyzer system according to 2. 4. A method of controlling a spectrometer by sequentially reading each test command for performing a test sequence of an analyzer from a test content instruction table previously input by a spreadsheet program, interpreting the read test commands sequentially. A computer-readable recording medium storing an analyzer test program, comprising: a test command interpretation program for sequentially executing an analyzer test sequence according to the present invention. 5. The analyzer test program according to claim 4, further comprising a test result output program which writes a test result when the test sequence is executed to a test result output table which can be output by the spreadsheet program and outputs the result. A computer-readable recording medium on which is recorded. 6. The inspection content instruction table sequentially describes the operands of the inspection command in the first column cell in the row direction, and if necessary, the cells in the second and subsequent columns of the row where each operand is described. A parameter is set.
Or a computer-readable recording medium recording the analyzer test program according to 5.