JP2002348793A - Wireless operation system for paper manufacturing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a wireless operation system for a paper manufacturing machine for making the operations and controls of respective parts including the coater and winder in a paper machine by moving a wireless operating device to any desired point, enabling their operating conditions to be confirmed, thereby enabling their operability and convenience to be improved. SOLUTION: This wireless operation system wherein a plurality of control panels 1-4 for controlling the respective parts of a paper machine are installed also includes a machine monitor 8 for making an integrated control of the respective control panels 1-4 and a wireless operating device 5 connected to the machine monitor 8 and movable to any desired point.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a wireless operation system for a paper machine, and more particularly, to a control system for a web-like object flowing continuously in a paper machine. Here, the papermaking machine includes a paper machine, a coater, a winder, and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An example of a conventional paper machine control system will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 2 shows a side view of each part from the former to the reel of the paper machine, and a connection diagram of the entire system of the paper machine. First, the control device of the former part (paper layer forming step) F will be described. The former part F separates the fiber and the dispersion liquid through the two meshes in the process of sandwiching the stock ejected from the head box controlled by the slice CP control panel 1 between the twin wires, and forms a wet state. This is a part for forming the web and transferring the wet web to a press by placing it on a wire. An operation panel 9 for remotely controlling the slice CP control panel 1 is provided on the opposite side (operation side) across the paper machine. The operation panel 9 is connected to the slice CP control panel 1 via a cable, and incorporates operation push buttons, a display, a touch panel, and the like. In order to control various operations for forming such a wet web, a wet end control panel 2 is provided. The wet end control panel 2 is mainly composed of a sequencer, and is connected to the former part F via a cable so as to control a driving device of the former part F and monitor an operation state. On the opposite side (operation side) of the paper machine, an operation panel 9 for remotely controlling the wet end control panel 2 is provided. The operation panel 9 is connected to the wet end control panel 2 by a cable, and incorporates an operation push button, a display, a touch panel, and the like. Usually, the operation of the former part F is performed by operating the operation panel 9 installed on the front of the former.

Next, a control device of the press part (dehydration step) P will be described. The press part P is a part for pressurizing and dehydrating the wet web delivered from the former part F and delivering it to the next dryer. The press part P includes various parts for performing the pressure dehydration. To control the operation, a wet end control panel 2 is provided. The wet end control panel 2 is mainly composed of a sequencer, and is connected to the press part P via a cable to control a drive device of the press and monitor an operation state. An operation panel 9 for remotely controlling the wet end control panel 2 is provided on the opposite side (operation side) across the paper machine. The operation panel 9 is connected to the wet end control panel 2 by a cable, and incorporates an operation push button, a display, a touch panel, and the like. Usually, the operation of the press part P is performed by operating the operation panel 9 installed on the front of the press.

[0004] In the following, similarly, each part of the paper machine, a pre-dryer part PD and a size press part S
The dry end control panel 3, the reel control panel 4, and the operation panel 9 corresponding to P, the after-dryer part AD, the calendar part C, and the reel part R are installed, and these are connected to each other by cables. In addition,
Size press part SP, after dryer part AD,
The calendar part C and the reel part R are collectively supported by one reel control panel 4, but the operation panel 9 is generally installed for every part. The above-mentioned control panels are organically connected to each other by a sequencer net 10 in order to cope with the related operations. In addition, when changing tools such as rolls, wires, felts, and canvas, and changing set values, the operation panel 9 operates various facilities.
Here, the paper machine has been described, but a coating device (coater) for applying various raw materials to the surface of the formed paper.
The same control is performed in a winder that divides a large paper roll made of paper into web paper of a size suitable for the application.

[0005]

However, in the above-described conventional control system, since the operation panel 9 is fixed to the floor, the position where the operator can operate is also fixed. Therefore, there were the following inconveniences. (1) When operating each part of the paper machine, the operator has to move to the corresponding operation panel position. (2) When viewed from the operation panel 9, depending on the angle, a part of the part that becomes blind may occur, and there is a possibility that the operating state of the paper machine cannot be confirmed. (3) When changing tools such as wires, felt, canvas, etc., a person who looks at the state of the tool and a person who operates the tool are required separately. (4) In addition, the driving operation by voice could not be performed.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and has as its object to move and operate a wireless operation device to an arbitrary position to operate and control each part of a paper machine, a coater, a winder and the like. The present invention is to provide a wireless operation system of a papermaking machine that can perform an operation and confirm an operation state and can improve operability and convenience.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the problems of the prior art, the present invention relates to a wireless operation system provided with a plurality of control devices for controlling each part of a papermaking machine. A machine monitor for overall control of the device, and connected to the machine monitor;
A wireless operation device that can be moved to any position.

Further, the present invention provides a wireless operation system provided with a plurality of control devices for controlling each part of a papermaking machine, a machine monitor for integrally controlling the control devices, and a machine monitor connected to the machine monitor; A wireless operation device that can be moved to an arbitrary position remotely controlled through a wireless LAN.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on illustrated embodiments. Here, FIG. 1 shows a side view of each part from a former to a reel of the paper machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and a connection diagram of an overall control system of the paper machine including a wireless LAN system. The same parts as those in the conventional example shown in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. Further, the present invention is not only a paper machine, a coater,
Needless to say, the present invention can be applied to a paper machine such as a winder.

A configuration of a wireless operation system applied to a paper machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the conventional operation panel 9 shown in FIG.
Are all abolished, and as the operating device, a portable device such as a wireless touch display or a mobile computer (for example, a mobile phone or a game machine) and / or a mobile device. For example, a notebook-type mobile computer or a PDA
(Personal Digital Assistant
ce: a portable information terminal) or the like.

The wireless operation device 5 has all the functions of the conventional operation panel 9 and is configured to be able to input and output by voice of an operator. For this reason, the wireless operation device 5 includes, for example, numerical setting of the lip opening in the head box, display of the current value, display of head pressure and header differential pressure, operation of raising and lowering the roll in the former, and status display, opening and closing of shower water. An operation and a state display, a doctor pressure release operation and a state display, a doctor sliding start operation and a state display, and the like are displayed on a screen. Moreover, the wireless operation device 5
As shown in FIG. 1, 50 to 10 meters
A plurality of wireless access points 6 arranged in a matrix at intervals of 0 meters are connected to each other by a wireless LAN (local area network) 11.

Each access point 6 has a wired LAN 12
Is once connected to a hub 7 and from there to a machine monitor 8 of a computer which is a central management device. The machine monitor 8 has a storage medium for storing various data, that is, an operation history, an operation history, various tool exchange histories, and the like. In order to perform optimal operation and control based on an operation command by using these data. Software is incorporated. Further, it is also preferable to provide software having various functions such as an advanced speech recognition engine and an Internet browser.

The machine monitor 8 is connected to a slice CP control panel 1, a wet end control panel 2, a dry end control panel 3, and a reel control panel 4 by a sequencer network 10. Therefore, in the wireless operation system of the present embodiment, the wireless operating device 5
Is connected to the wireless LAN 11, the same operation as the conventional operation panel can be operated and monitored through the wireless operation device 5.

The wireless operating device 5 of the present embodiment can perform various screen displays and voice input / output in addition to key input and touch display input. The audio input / output device is equipped with an intercom headset. The wireless operation device 5 can perform management for specifying an operator by an ID and a password. Moreover, it is possible to use a plurality of wireless operation devices 5 at the same time. In this case, the order of the operations is set to the boosting priority. Furthermore, it is also possible to separate a plurality of wireless operation devices 5 for each group to limit the operation range, or to set a higher-level wireless operation device 5 to perform group management.

When the wireless operating device 5 to be used is large or heavy to carry, or when it is large and heavy (hereinafter, referred to as a large wireless operating device 5a), a three-wheeled bicycle, an electric vehicle, or the like is used. Is preferably mounted on a mobile vehicle (not shown). Further, it is preferable that a battery charger be mounted on such a moving means together with a rechargeable battery. It is preferable that a plurality of charging stations necessary for charging the battery be installed in a convenient place in the machine room, but it is also possible to provide a power generator using a driving device of the moving means. Further, in the wireless operation system of the present embodiment, a plurality of emergency stop buttons are provided in addition to the wireless operation device 5.

Further, in the wireless operation system according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of wireless access points 6 are provided, and a wireless signal from the wireless operating device 5 is transmitted from the wireless LAN 11 to the wireless access point 6 and the wire. It is configured to reach the hub 7 via the LAN 12. However, the wireless access point 6 and the wired LAN 12 may be omitted depending on the performance of the wireless operation device 5 and the size (area) of the machine to be controlled. That is, the wireless access point 6 and the wired LAN 12 are not essential components.
In the above description, only the command from the wireless operation device 5 to the control panel is described.
, Such as a display of the operating state, are sent to the wireless operating device 5 as a matter of course.

The wireless operation system according to the present embodiment moves the portable and / or movable wireless operation device 5 to an arbitrary position, and performs various controls and operations of the paper machine at an arbitrary position. The feature is that it can be performed more than the installed operation panel. That is, in the wireless operation device 5 that can be moved to an arbitrary position, the operation control input by the operator is performed by the same touch display as in the past, and the key input and the voice input can be performed instead of the push button input. ing. Therefore, for example, when the wireless operating device 5 is operated by pressing a corresponding key on the screen of the control device to be operated, the signal is transmitted to the wireless access point 6 by the wireless LAN 11.

The control signal received by the wireless access point 6 is collected on the hub 7 on the wired LAN 12. Then, the control signal from the hub 7 is transmitted and input to the machine monitor 8, and becomes a signal input for performing operation management of the entire paper machine. In the machine monitor 8, in addition to the above-described operation management, voice registration and voice recognition for operation by voice, and connection to the Internet are also performed. The control signal from the machine monitor 8 is sent on the sequencer net 10 and input to the slice CP control panel 1, the wet end control panel 2, the dry end control panel 3, and the reel control panel 4, as in the conventional case. Operation control of the corresponding device is performed on the panel.

On the other hand, the machine information signal transmitted from the machine monitor 8 to the operator is sent to the wireless access point 6 by following the reverse route to the case of the above-mentioned input signal, and reaches the wireless operation device 5 by the wireless LAN 11. . The signals arriving at the wireless operation device 5 are collectively displayed on a display instead of conventional display lamps and display devices, and machine information is given to the operator in a more useful and easy-to-understand form.

When an abnormality occurs, an abnormality signal is sent from the slice CP control panel 1, the wet end control panel 2, the dry end control panel 3, and the reel control panel 4 to the machine monitor 8 via the sequencer network 10. The machine monitor 8 transmits the abnormal signal received from the control panel from the wireless access point 6 to the wireless operating device 5 via the wireless LAN 11 via the hub 7 and the wired LAN 12. The wireless operating device 5 blinks an alarm lamp on the screen and sounds a sound from the transmitted abnormal signal to notify the operator. The operator can open the alarm screen and immediately check the content of the abnormality.

In the operation of the wireless operation device 5, an ID and a password are set, and only a predetermined operator can operate the operation device. Therefore, security is maintained. In addition, a plurality of wireless operation devices 5 can be used at the same time, but in this case, the priority is given to the boosting as described above, and confusion can be avoided. In addition, in the present embodiment, input and output of voice operations by the operator are possible. That is, the operator can operate by voice without operating the wireless operation device 5 by hand. Therefore, the operation can be performed while keeping the line of sight to the machine, and in this case, since the headset is mounted mainly for noise reduction, the large wireless operation device 5a mounted on the moving vehicle is used.
There is also an advantage that operation can be performed from a position slightly away from the camera. Since voice registration is performed in advance by voice registration, identification is performed by uttering a registered word before operation. Since voice operations cannot be performed by anyone other than the registered operator, security is maintained.
In addition, since voice can be converted into characters, operation instructions by voice can be confirmed on a display, and character recording is also possible.

In the case of the large wireless operation device 5a, it can be mounted on a vehicle, so that it is easy to move. Further, by connecting to a mounted battery, the non-charging use time can be extended. The battery can be charged simply by plugging the charger mounted on the vehicle into the wireless access point 6 or an outlet of a charging station installed at an arbitrary location. In addition, since multiple emergency stop buttons are installed in easily accessible locations,
Even if there is any problem in the wireless LAN 11 or voice identification,
Emergency stop of the paper machine is possible and safety can be ensured.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and changes are possible based on the technical idea of the present invention. is there. For example, the present invention is not limited to the paper machine of the above-described embodiment, but can be applied to a paper machine such as a coater or a winder.

[0024]

As described above, the wireless operation system for a papermaking machine according to the present invention is provided with a plurality of control devices for controlling each part of the papermaking machine. Machine monitor
A wireless operation device connected to the machine monitor and movable to an arbitrary position, or a machine monitor for integrally controlling each of the control devices, and a remote control connected to the machine monitor through a wireless LAN The following effects can be obtained because the wireless operating device that can be moved to an arbitrary position is provided. That is, according to the wireless operation system of the present invention, by moving at least the portable or movable wireless operation device to an arbitrary position, the operation and control of each part of the papermaking machine is performed at an arbitrary position, and Since the operating state can be checked, operability and convenience can be improved.

In the wireless operation system of the present invention, security can be maintained by setting an ID and a password for operation of the wireless operation device. In addition, when a plurality of wireless operation devices are used at the same time, if the operation order is set to the boosting priority, it is possible to avoid confusion in operation. In the wireless operation system of the present invention, if voice input and output can be performed by the operator of the wireless operation device, security can be maintained by performing voice registration.

Further, in the wireless operation system of the present invention, even if the wireless operation device is large, the wireless operation device can be mounted on a moving means such as a moving vehicle, so that
It can be easily moved. In addition, by mounting a rechargeable battery on the vehicle,
It can be used for a long time without charging. In addition, when the battery charger is mounted on the moving means and the charging station is provided at an arbitrary place outside the wireless access point in the machine room, the battery can be easily charged. Further, in the wireless operation system of the present invention, by equipping a plurality of emergency stop buttons in an easily accessible place, the emergency stop of the paper machine can be performed even in the event of a malfunction in the wireless LAN, voice recognition, and the like. It is possible and safety can be ensured.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing each part from a former to a reel of a paper machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and a wireless LA.
FIG. 3 is a connection diagram of the overall control system of the paper machine including the N system.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing each part from a former to a reel of a conventional paper machine, and a connection diagram of an entire system of the paper machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 slice CP control panel 2 wet end control panel 3 dry end control panel 4 reel control panel 5 wireless operation device 6 wireless access point 7 hub 8 machine monitor 9 operation disk 10 sequencer net 11 wireless LAN 12 wired LAN

Claims (7)

[Claims] In a wireless operation system provided with a plurality of control devices for controlling each part of a papermaking machine, a machine monitor for integrally controlling each of the control devices, and a machine monitor connected to the machine monitor and located at an arbitrary position A wireless operation system for a papermaking machine, comprising: a movable wireless operation device. 2. In a wireless operation system provided with a plurality of control devices for controlling each part of a papermaking machine, a machine monitor for controlling and controlling each of the control devices, and a remote machine connected to the machine monitor and connected via a wireless LAN. A wireless operation system for a papermaking machine, comprising: a wireless operation device movable to an arbitrary position to be controlled. 3. The access point of the wireless LAN,
The wireless operation system for a papermaking machine according to claim 2, wherein a plurality of the papermaking machines are arranged in a matrix. 4. The wireless operation system for a papermaking machine according to claim 1, wherein the wireless operation device can perform at least one of input and output by voice. 5. The wireless operation system for a papermaking machine according to claim 1, wherein the input of the wireless operation device is performed by a touch display or a mobile computer. 6. When the wireless operation device is large or heavy,
Alternatively, when the vehicle is large and heavy, it is mounted on a moving means, and the moving means is equipped with an auxiliary power supply battery and a charging device of the wireless operation device. The wireless operation system of the papermaking machine as described. 7. The wireless operation system for a paper machine according to claim 3, wherein a charging device for a wireless operation device is provided at the access point of the wireless LAN.