JP2006226612A - Communication system for inspection and electric appliance - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a communication system capable of confirming the internal structure of an electric appliance such as an air conditioner, the set values of the air conditioner, which are memorized in a storage element such as an EEPROM, from the outside after the air conditioner is assembled, and the electric appliance using it. <P>SOLUTION: In this air conditioner 1, structural data showing the structure of the air conditioner 1 itself such as whether it has various switches, various sensors, and the like or not, set data such as temperature, humidity, or the like by which the air conditioner 1 is to be accordingly operated are memorized in the storage element 15, data to be inspected which includes the structural data and the set data are transmitted to a communication device 2, and the communication device 2 displays the received data to be inspected on a display part 23. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an inspection communication system and an electrical device for transmitting and receiving data in order to inspect an electrical device such as an air conditioner.

  The air conditioner includes a control unit on which a control unit using a microprocessor and a storage element such as an EEPROM are mounted.

  Setting data corresponding to the type of air conditioner is stored in the storage element in order to share the control board, microprocessor, etc., which are provided in different types of air conditioners such as high-grade / intermediate / low-grade models. . The manufacturer of the air conditioner connects a storage element corresponding to the type of the air conditioner to the control board, and the control unit controls each part of the air conditioner according to the setting data stored in the storage element.

  In order to further reduce the number of types of storage elements, the air conditioner includes a selection switch for selecting setting data on the control board, and the storage elements are associated with ON / OFF of the selection switch. Setting data corresponding to each type is stored. The manufacturer of the air conditioner connects the storage element to the control board and switches the selection switch on / off according to the type of the air conditioner. The control unit associates the storage element with the on / off of the selection switch. Each part of the air conditioner is controlled in accordance with the setting data stored in.

  Furthermore, the air conditioner includes a plurality of display elements such as LEDs. The display element displays predetermined information by lighting, extinguishing, blinking patterns, and the like.

  Conventionally, after the assembly of the air conditioner is completed, whether or not the air conditioner is equipped with a control board, a storage element, etc. according to the type of the air conditioner, the changeover of the selection switch corresponds to the type of the air conditioner. When inspecting whether or not it is present, information on an inspection object such as a control board and a selection switch is displayed on the display element. Also, when checking whether or not necessary sensors such as temperature sensor and humidity sensor are connected to the air conditioner according to the type of the air conditioner, whether the setting data stored in the storage element is correct However, the information to be inspected was displayed on the display element.

Further, the inspection operator of the air conditioner visually checks the information on the inspection target displayed on the display element and determines whether the inspection target is correct.
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  However, since the display element displays information by blinking, intensity of light emission, and the like, there is a problem that the amount of information that can be displayed is small.

  In addition, when the number of display elements of the air conditioner is smaller than the number of information to be inspected, the air conditioner inspection operator cannot display and inspect a large amount of information at the same time, There is also a problem that the time required for the inspection becomes long. For this reason, in the future, when the inspection object and the information on the inspection object increase, there is a problem that the inspection time becomes longer.

  In order to solve these problems, it is conceivable to provide a display unit capable of displaying a large amount of information in the air conditioner. However, the size of the air conditioner is increased by the amount provided with the display unit, and the cost increases. Furthermore, since the display part provided in the air conditioner does not need to be used except during the inspection, such a display part is useless particularly for the user of the air conditioner.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and transmits inspection target data of an electric device to be inspected, such as an air conditioner, from the electric device to a communication device outside the electric device, and displays the display unit of the communication device. It is an object of the present invention to provide an inspection communication system and an electrical device in which an inspection operator can view a large amount of data to be inspected at the same time without having to provide a display unit on the electrical device. And

  Another object of the present invention is to provide an inspection communication system in which an inspection operator can repeatedly check inspection target data by configuring the storage unit of the communication device to store the received inspection target data. is there.

  Another object of the present invention is to transmit inspection standard data to be compared with inspection target data of an electric device to be inspected from a communication device outside the electric device to the electric device. It is an object of the present invention to provide an inspection communication system and an electrical apparatus that can reduce the inspection process of an inspection operator by comparing the received inspection reference data with a result of outputting the comparison result.

  Another object of the present invention is to transmit a comparison result comparing the inspection target data and the inspection reference data from the electric device to the communication device outside the electric device, and display it on the display unit of the communication device. It is an object of the present invention to provide an inspection communication system in which an inspection operator can simultaneously view a large amount of comparison results and does not need to provide a display unit in an electric device.

  Still another object of the present invention is to provide an inspection communication system capable of improving the inspection efficiency of an air conditioner by including an air conditioner as an electric device.

  An inspection communication system according to the present invention is an inspection communication system including an electrical device to be inspected and a communication device that communicates with the electrical device and has a display unit. Storage means for storing inspection target data including configuration data indicating a configuration and / or setting data to be operated by the electric device, and transmission for transmitting the inspection target data stored in the storage means to the communication device And the communication device displays the received inspection object data on the display unit.

  In the communication system for inspection according to the present invention, the communication device includes a storage unit that stores received inspection target data.

  An inspection communication system according to the present invention is an inspection communication system including an electrical device to be inspected and a communication device that communicates with the electrical device and includes a storage unit, and the storage unit has a configuration of the device. The configuration data shown and / or the inspection standard data including the setting data that the device should operate in accordance with it are stored, and the communication device transmits the inspection standard data stored in the storage unit to the electrical device Comparing means for comparing the received inspection reference data with configuration data indicating the configuration of the electrical equipment and / or test data including setting data that the electrical equipment should operate according to the electrical equipment And output means for outputting a comparison result compared by the comparison means.

  In the inspection communication system according to the present invention, the output means outputs the comparison result to the communication device, and the communication device includes a display unit for displaying the input comparison result. And

  In the communication system for inspection according to the present invention, the electrical device is an air conditioner.

  The electrical apparatus according to the present invention includes storage means for storing inspection data including configuration data indicating its own configuration and / or setting data that it should operate in accordance with the data, and inspection target data stored in the storage means Transmission means for transmitting to the outside.

  An electrical device according to the present invention is an electrical device that receives configuration data indicating the configuration of the device and / or inspection standard data including setting data that the device should operate in accordance with the configuration data. Or comparison means for comparing inspection object data including setting data to be operated by itself and received inspection reference data, and output means for outputting a comparison result compared by the comparison means. .

  In the present invention, the transmission means of the electrical device to be inspected, for example, the air conditioner to be inspected, transmits the inspection target data to the communication device. The inspection target data to be transmitted is stored in advance in a storage element included in the air conditioner, or generated by the control unit included in the air conditioner according to the presence / absence, state, etc. of each part of the air conditioner. To do. Such inspection object data includes configuration data indicating the configuration of the air conditioner itself, such as the presence or type of a control board, storage element, sensor, etc., on / off of a selection switch, and / or storage element. It includes setting data to be operated by the air conditioner itself, such as a setting value stored, a setting value selected by turning on / off a selection switch among a plurality of setting values, and the like.

  The communication device receives the inspection target data transmitted from the air conditioner, and displays the received inspection target data on the display unit. Such a display unit is configured using a CRT, a liquid crystal panel, or the like so that a large amount of inspection target data can be displayed simultaneously.

  The inspection operator determines whether the inspection target is correct based on the inspection target data displayed on the display unit of the communication device.

  For example, inspection target data of an air conditioner that needs to include a storage element in which setting data of a predetermined specification is stored is displayed on the display unit, and the displayed inspection target data is set data of a predetermined specification If the same setting data is included, the inspection operator determines that the air conditioner has a correct storage element. In addition, when the inspection target data of the air conditioner that needs to be provided with the temperature sensor is displayed on the display unit, and the displayed inspection target data includes configuration data indicating that there is no temperature sensor, the inspection work The person determines that the air conditioner does not include a temperature sensor.

  In the present invention, the communication device receives the inspection object data transmitted from the air conditioner, and the storage unit stores the received inspection object data. The display unit displays the received inspection object data immediately after receiving it, or reads it from the storage unit and displays it.

  In the present invention, the data transmission means of the communication device transmits the inspection reference data to the electrical device to be inspected, for example, the air conditioner to be inspected. The inspection standard data to be transmitted is stored in advance in a storage unit included in the communication device. Such inspection standard data includes configuration data indicating the configuration of a device, that is, a required air conditioner, such as presence / absence or type of a control board, a storage element, a sensor, on / off of a selection switch, and / or the like. The required air conditioner operates according to the set value stored in the storage element of the air conditioner, the set value selected by turning on / off the selection switch among a plurality of set values, etc. Contains configuration data to be used.

  The air conditioner receives the inspection standard data transmitted from the communication device, and the comparison unit of the air conditioner compares the inspection target data with the received inspection standard data. A comparison means is a control part with which an air harmony machine is provided, for example.

  The inspection target data to be compared with the inspection reference data is stored in advance in a storage element included in the air conditioner, or the control unit included in the air conditioner has presence or absence of each part of the air conditioner, a state, etc. Generate according to. Such inspection object data includes configuration data indicating the configuration of the air conditioner itself, such as the presence or type of a control board, storage element, sensor, etc., on / off of a selection switch, and / or storage element. It includes setting data to be operated by the air conditioner itself, such as a setting value stored, a setting value selected by turning on / off a selection switch among a plurality of setting values, and the like.

  The output unit of the air conditioner outputs a comparison result compared by the comparison unit. For example, the output unit outputs the comparison result to the communication device or outputs it to a display element provided in the air conditioner.

  The inspection operator determines whether the inspection target is correct based on the comparison result output by the output unit of the air conditioner.

  For example, inspection standard data for an air conditioner that needs to include a storage element in which setting data of a predetermined specification is stored includes setting data of a predetermined specification. On the other hand, inspection object data of an air conditioner including a storage element in which setting data of a predetermined specification is stored includes setting data of a predetermined specification. When the comparison result output from the output unit of the air conditioner is a comparison result that the inspection object data and the inspection reference data match, the inspection operator has the correct storage element in the air conditioner Judge.

  The inspection standard data of the air conditioner that needs to include a temperature sensor includes configuration data indicating that the temperature sensor is present. On the other hand, the inspection target data of an air conditioner that does not include a temperature sensor includes configuration data indicating that there is no temperature sensor. If the comparison result output by the output unit of the air conditioner is a comparison result that the inspection object data and the inspection reference data are different, the inspection operator determines that the air conditioner does not include a temperature sensor.

  In the present invention, the air conditioner receives the inspection reference data transmitted from the communication device, the comparison means compares the inspection target data with the received inspection reference data, and the output means is the comparison means. The comparison result is output to the communication device. The communication device displays the input comparison result on the display unit. Such a display unit is configured using a CRT, a liquid crystal panel, or the like so that a large amount of comparison results can be displayed simultaneously.

  The inspection worker determines whether or not the inspection target is correct based on the comparison result displayed on the display unit of the communication device.

  According to the inspection communication system of the present invention, the inspection target data of the electrical device transmitted from the electrical device can be displayed on the display unit of the communication device. In addition, a display unit capable of simultaneously displaying a large amount of inspection target data using a CRT, a liquid crystal panel, or the like can be configured, and the display unit can display information as compared with a display element such as an LED. Large amount.

  From the above, it is possible for the inspection operator to visually recognize a large amount of inspection target data simultaneously using the display unit. As a result, the inspection efficiency by the inspection operator can be improved.

  Furthermore, since the communication device outside the electric device includes the display unit, it is not necessary to provide the display unit in the electric device, and the increase in size and cost of the electric device can be prevented. Furthermore, after the inspection of the electric device is completed, it is only necessary to ship the electric device, so that it is not necessary for the user of the electric device to manage unnecessary communication devices, and further, the communication used for the inspection of one electric device. The device can be used for inspection of other electrical equipment.

  As an electrical device provided in such a communication system for inspection, an electrical device that does not generally include a display unit that can display a large amount of information, for example, an air conditioner is preferable.

  According to the communication system for inspection of the present invention, it is possible to display the inspection target data of the electric device received from the electric device and stored in the storage unit of the communication device on the display unit of the communication device. For this reason, the inspection worker can visually check the inspection target data stored in the storage unit of the communication device repeatedly. In addition, since it is not necessary to display the inspection target data immediately after receiving the inspection target data on the display unit of the communication device, the inspection operator can select any one according to the status of the electrical equipment manufacturing site, the inspection procedure, etc. Inspection can be performed at the timing. As a result, the convenience of the inspection worker is improved. Furthermore, it is easy to store inspection object data.

  According to the inspection communication system of the present invention, the electrical device can compare the inspection target data with the inspection reference data received from the communication device, and output the comparison result. For this reason, for example, the inspection operator needs to compare the inspection target data displayed on the display unit of the communication device with the inspection reference data, and determine whether the inspection target is correct according to the comparison result. Therefore, it is possible to determine whether the inspection target is correct or not according to the comparison result output by the electric device. As a result, the inspection process of the inspection operator can be reduced, and the convenience and inspection accuracy of the inspection operator can be improved.

  Moreover, since it is sufficient to ship only the electric device after the inspection of the electric device is completed, there is no need for the user of the electric device to manage unnecessary communication devices, and the inspection operator can inspect the electric device. The communication device used in the above can be used for inspection of other electric devices.

  Furthermore, since the inspection standard data is transmitted to the electric device by the communication device, it is not necessary for the electric device to store the inspection standard data in advance. For this reason, it is not necessary to increase the storage capacity of the storage element included in the electrical device by the amount of the inspection reference data, and it is not necessary to prepare the storage elements storing the inspection reference data in advance for the number of electrical devices. .

  According to the inspection communication system of the present invention, the comparison result output from the electrical device can be displayed on the display unit of the communication device. In addition, a display unit capable of simultaneously displaying a large amount of comparison results using a CRT, a liquid crystal panel, or the like can be configured, and the display unit can display a larger amount of information than a display element such as an LED. There are many.

  From the above, it is possible for an inspection operator to visually recognize a large amount of comparison results simultaneously using the display unit. As a result, the inspection efficiency by the inspection operator can be improved.

  In addition, since the communication device outside the electric device includes the display unit, it is not necessary to provide the display unit in the electric device, and the increase in size and cost of the electric device can be prevented.

  As an electrical device provided in such a communication system for inspection, an electrical device that does not generally include a display unit that can display a large amount of information, for example, an air conditioner is preferable.

  According to the electric equipment of the present invention, inspection object data can be transmitted to the outside. For this reason, the electric equipment can constitute the inspection communication system of the present invention, and does not need to include a display unit for displaying inspection target data.

  According to the electric apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to compare inspection target data with inspection reference data received from the outside, and output the comparison result to an external display or printer, an internal display element, or the like. For this reason, the electrical equipment can constitute the inspection communication system of the present invention, and does not need to include a storage unit for storing inspection target data.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings showing an embodiment when applied to an air conditioner.

Embodiment 1.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining the configuration of an inspection communication system 5 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the inspection communication system 5. The inspection communication system 5 includes an air conditioner 1 to be inspected and a communication device 2.

  The communication device 2 includes a rectangular display unit 23 using a liquid crystal panel, and a frame body 26 fitted to the periphery of the display unit 23. In addition, a CPU 20, a ROM 21, a RAM 22, and the like are provided inside the frame body 26.

  The CPU 20 is a control center of the communication device 2 and is connected to each part of the communication device 2 such as a ROM 21 and a RAM 22 via a bus or a signal line. The CPU 20 controls each unit according to the control program and data stored in the ROM 21 and executes various processes using the RAM 22 as a work area.

  The operation unit 24 of the communication device 2 includes various hard keys including direction keys provided on the frame 26, and outputs different operation signals to the CPU 20 when these hard keys are operated. The ROM 21 stores an operation signal input to the CPU 20 from the operation unit 24 and an operation command input to the communication device 2 by an inspection worker who inspects the air conditioner 1, and the CPU 20 When an operation signal is input from 24, each unit is controlled in accordance with an operation command stored in the ROM 21 in association with the input operation signal.

  The I / F 25 of the communication device 2 is an interface that connects the communication device 2 and the air conditioner 1 via the communication cable 6. That is, the communication device 2 is connected to the air conditioner 1 by wire. The CPU 20 receives inspection target data (described later) transmitted from the air conditioner 1 via the I / F 25. The received inspection target data is stored in the RAM 22, and the inspection target data stored in the RAM 22 is read and displayed on the display unit 23. Here, when all the inspection target data stored in the RAM 22 cannot be displayed on the display unit 23, the inspection target data is scroll-displayed on the display unit 23 in accordance with a key operation on the operation unit 24.

  The air conditioner 1 has at least one function such as heating, cooling, dehumidification, and air purification, and air whose temperature has been raised or lowered, air whose humidity has been reduced, or air from which dust, smoke, or the like has been removed. And the like.

  The air conditioner 1 includes a control unit 10 using a microprocessor. The control unit 10 is a control center of the air conditioner 1 and is connected to each part of the air conditioner 1 such as the air blowing unit 11 and the wind direction plate driving unit 12 through a bus or a signal line. The control unit 10 controls each unit according to a control program and data stored in a ROM (not shown) and / or a storage element 15 (to be described later), and executes various processes using a RAM (not shown) as a work area. For example, the control unit 10 controls the air blowing unit 11 based on the set values of the indoor temperature and humidity stored in the storage element 15, the set value of the air volume, and the like, and executes the air conditioning process.

  The air conditioner 1 includes a wind direction plate 120 that determines a wind direction of air blown into the room from the blower port 1a in the blower port 1a, and further, a wind direction plate drive that changes the wind direction by changing the angle of the wind direction plate 120. Part 12 is provided. The control unit 10 controls the wind direction plate driving unit 12 based on the set value of the angle of the wind direction plate 120 stored in the storage element 15 and executes the air conditioning process.

  Each of the display elements 13, 13,... Uses an LED, and is arranged on the front surface of the air conditioner 1 so that the user of the air conditioner 1 can easily see. The control part 10 displays the operating state of the air conditioner 1 on the display elements 13, 13,. For example, the control unit 10 turns on the predetermined display element 13 when the air conditioner 1 is operated, and turns it off when the air conditioner 1 is not operated. Further, the control unit 10 lights a predetermined number of display elements 13, 13,... According to the degree of indoor air contamination detected by a contamination sensor provided in the sensor unit 16 described later.

  The I / F 14 of the air conditioner 1 is an interface that connects the air conditioner 1 and the communication device 2 via the communication cable 6. The control unit 10 transmits the inspection target data stored in the storage element 15 via the I / F 14.

  The memory element 15 uses an EEPROM. In the following, in order to make the storage elements 15, 15,... Common among a plurality of types of air conditioners 1, 1,. The setting data that should be operated according to the above, the setting data that the second specification air conditioner 1 should operate according to the setting data, and the setting data that the third specification air conditioner 1 should operate according to the setting data are stored in advance. To do. The first specification, the second specification, and the third specification are, for example, a so-called high-class model, intermediate model, and low-level model. In the following, setting data that the air conditioner 1 of the first specification (second specification, third specification) should operate according to the first specification (second specification, third specification) setting data. That's it. Each setting data includes a setting value of the angle of the wind direction plate 120, a setting value of each of the indoor temperature and humidity, a setting value of the air volume, and the like.

  The sensor unit 16 includes a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a dirt sensor, and the like that detect indoor temperature, humidity, and the degree of dirt. Each sensor outputs detection signals such as the detected indoor temperature, humidity, and degree of dirt. Output to the control unit 10. Based on the input detection signal, the control unit 10 controls the blower unit 11 to maintain / change the temperature, humidity, air volume, and the like of the air blown into the room from the blower opening 1a.

  The switch unit 17 includes a setting switch for setting the function of the air conditioner 1, a selection switch for selecting one type of setting data among a plurality of types of setting data stored in the storage element 15, and the like. Each switch outputs an ON signal indicating the ON state to the control unit 10 when it is in the ON state, and outputs an OFF signal when it is in the OFF state. The correspondence between each setting switch and the function of the air conditioner 1, the correspondence between each selection switch and setting data, and the like are stored in the storage element 15 in advance.

  For example, the control unit 10 receives an ON signal output from the selection switch corresponding to the setting data for the first specification from the switch unit 17, and includes the setting data for the second specification and the setting data for the third specification. When the off signals output from the corresponding selection switches are input, the setting data for the first specification stored in the storage element 15 is read out, and the air blower 11 and the wind direction plate are read out based on the read out setting data. The drive unit 12 and the like are controlled. In addition, the control unit 10 receives, from the switch unit 17, an on signal output from a setting switch corresponding to air conditioning and dehumidification, and an off signal output from a setting switch corresponding to air purification. In the setting data, the setting values related to air conditioning and dehumidification are used, and the setting values related to air cleaning are not used, and the blower unit 11, the wind direction plate driving unit 12 and the like are controlled.

  The operation unit 18 includes, for example, a remote controller (hereinafter referred to as a remote controller) that transmits an operation signal, and a reception unit that receives the operation signal and inputs the received operation signal to the control unit 10. An inspection operator of the air conditioner 1 inputs various operation keys to the air conditioner 1 by operating various hard keys included in the remote control while visually recognizing a liquid crystal display unit included in the remote control. The control unit 10 controls each unit in accordance with an operation command stored in the ROM in association with the input operation signal.

  FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of inspection target data stored in the storage element 15 of the air conditioner 1.

  After the assembly of the air conditioner 1 is completed, the inspection operator connects the communication device 2 to the air conditioner 1, turns on the power of the air conditioner 1 and the communication device 2, and operates the operation unit 18 of the air conditioner 1. The inspection start command is input to the air conditioner 1 using. The inspection start command is input in the test mode of the air conditioner 1, for example.

  When an inspection start command is input, the control unit 10 determines the presence / absence of a sensor that the sensor unit 16 should have and the type of sensor that the sensor unit 16 includes based on the detection signal input from the sensor unit 16. Then, based on the determination result, configuration data of the air conditioner 1 regarding the presence and type of the sensor is generated and stored in the storage element 15.

  Similarly, the control unit 10 determines the presence / absence of a switch to be included in the switch unit 17 based on the ON signal and / or the OFF signal input from the switch unit 17, and the configuration related to the presence / absence of the switch based on the determination result. Data is generated and stored in the storage element 15. Further, based on the ON signal and / or OFF signal input from the switch unit 17, the type of setting data to be used among the setting data stored in advance in the storage element 15 is determined, and based on the determination result. The setting data of the air conditioner 1 relating to the selection of the setting data stored in advance is generated and stored in the storage element 15.

  The control unit 10 determines the presence and / or type of each unit including the control unit 10, the sensor unit 16, the switch unit 17, and the storage element 15, and the air based on the determination result. The configuration data of the harmony machine 1 may be generated and stored in the storage element 15.

  Further, the control unit 10 generates inspection object data having a predetermined format as shown in FIG. 3 using the setting data stored in advance in the storage element 15 and the generated configuration data and setting data. And stored in the storage element 15. The inspection symmetric data in the present embodiment is text data. The inspection target data stored in the storage element 15 is deleted after the transmission of the inspection target data.

  In other words, the storage element 15 functions as a storage unit that stores configuration data indicating the configuration of the air conditioner 1 that is an electrical device and / or inspection target data including setting data that the air conditioner 1 should operate according to.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure of an inspection process executed by the control unit 10 of the air conditioner 1 and a data display process executed by the CPU 20 of the communication device 2 when the inspection process is executed.

  The control unit 10 of the air conditioner 1 determines whether or not an operation signal associated with the inspection start command is input from the operation unit 18 to the control unit 10 (inspection start command is input) (S11). If not (NO in S11), it waits until it is input.

  When the inspection start command is input (YES in S11), the control unit 10 generates inspection target data and stores it in the storage element 15 (S12). Further, the control unit 10 reads the inspection target data stored in the storage element 15 (S13), transmits the read inspection target data to the communication device 2 (S14), and ends the inspection process.

  The CPU 20 of the communication device 2 determines whether inspection target data has been received (S21). Specifically, the CPU 20 determines whether or not data has been received from the outside. When the data is received, whether the received data is inspection target data having a predetermined format transmitted from the air conditioner 1. Determine whether or not. When the inspection target data is not received (NO in S21), the CPU 20 waits until it is received. When the inspection target data is received (YES in S21), the CPU 20 stores the received inspection target data in the RAM 22 (S22).

  Below, the case where all the received test object data cannot be displayed on the display part 23 is demonstrated.

  The CPU 20 reads a part of the inspection target data stored in the RAM 22 (for example, the beginning of the inspection target data) (S23), and displays the read inspection target data on the display unit 23 (S24).

  Next, the CPU 20 determines whether or not an operation signal associated with the direction key is input from the operation unit 24 to the CPU 20 (the direction key is input) (S25), and when it is input (YES in S25), The process returns to S23, and a part of the inspection object data stored in the RAM 22 (for example, a continuation of the beginning of the inspection object data) is read according to the input direction key, and the read inspection object data is displayed in S24. This is displayed on the unit 23. Thereafter, each time the direction key is input in S25, the processes in S23 and S24 are repeated.

  In this case, the inspection target data is stopped or scroll-displayed on the display unit 23 according to the operation of the operation unit 24 by the inspection operator.

  When the direction key is not input (NO in S25), the CPU 20 determines whether or not an operation signal associated with the inspection end command is input from the operation unit 24 to the CPU 20 (an inspection end command is input). (S26) If not input (NO in S26), the process returns to S25. When the inspection end command is input (YES in S26), the CPU 20 ends the display of the inspection target data on the display unit 23, erases the inspection target data stored in the RAM 22, and performs data display processing. finish.

  In such an inspection process, the control unit 10 in S <b> 14 functions as a transmission unit that transmits the inspection target data stored in the storage unit to the communication device 2.

  When using the inspection communication system 5 as described above, the inspection operator connects the communication device 2 to the air conditioner 1 to be inspected at the manufacturing site and inspects the air conditioner 1 using the operation unit 18. By inputting the start command, the inspection object data is downloaded from the air conditioner 1 to the communication device 2. In this case, the inspection target data is displayed on the display unit 23 of the communication device 2, and the inspection operator visually checks the inspection target data displayed on the display unit 23 as shown in FIG. Based on this, the correctness of the inspection object is determined.

  For example, when the air conditioner 1 needs to include both the first setting switch and the second setting switch, the first setting switch is “present” and the second setting switch is “not present” on the display unit 23. Is displayed, the inspection operator determines that the air conditioner 1 to be inspected is not equipped with the second setting switch or that a connection failure has occurred, and as a result, the air to be inspected The harmony machine 1 is determined to be defective. Further, when the inspection operator determines that there is no problem in the inspection target data displayed on the display unit 23, the inspection operator determines that the air conditioner 1 that is the inspection target is a non-defective product.

  According to the inspection communication system 5 as described above, the inspection target data of the air conditioner 1 transmitted from the air conditioner 1 can be displayed on the display unit 23 of the communication device 2. The display unit 23 has a larger amount of information that can be displayed than a display element such as an LED. That is, the inspection operator can view a large amount of inspection target data simultaneously using the display unit 23. For this reason, the inspection efficiency by the inspection worker can be improved.

  Furthermore, since the communication device 2 outside the air conditioner 1 includes the display unit 23, it is not necessary to provide the display unit 23 in the air conditioner 1, and it is possible to prevent the air conditioner 1 from increasing in size and cost. it can. Furthermore, since it is sufficient to ship only the air conditioner 1 after the inspection of the air conditioner 1 is completed, it is not necessary for the user of the air conditioner 1 to manage the unnecessary communication device 2. The communication device 2 used for the inspection of the conditioner 1 can be used for the inspection of other air conditioners 1.

  Note that only the setting data for the first specification (for the second specification, for the third specification) is stored in advance in the storage element 15 of the air conditioner 1 of the first specification (second specification, third specification). A configuration in which it is not necessary to select setting data with a selection switch is also possible. In this case, inspection target data is not generated from the setting data in the inspection process shown in FIG. 4 (the process of S12 is not performed). If YES in S11, the setting data is read from the storage element 15 in S13, and in S14. The read setting data may be transmitted as inspection target data.

  Further, the communication device 2 may not include the CPU 20. In this case, the display unit data display process in the communication device 2 is controlled by the control unit 10 of the air conditioner 10. Furthermore, the structure which uses the remote control of the air conditioner 1 as the communication apparatus 2 may be sufficient.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the inspection communication system 5 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Unlike the communication device 2 provided in the inspection communication system 5 according to the first embodiment, the communication device 2 provided in the inspection communication system 5 according to the present embodiment includes a storage element 26 using an EEPROM. Other parts corresponding to those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  The inspection operator connects the communication device 2 to the air conditioner 1 to be inspected using the communication cable 6 at the manufacturing site, and inputs an inspection start command to the air conditioner 1 using the operation unit 18. Thus, the inspection object data is downloaded from the air conditioner 1 to the communication device 2. Next, when it is difficult to perform an inspection with the communication device 2 connected to the air conditioner 1 because, for example, the manufacturing site is small, the inspection operator removes the communication cable 6 from the communication device 2 and moves to a wide place. To do. That is, the inspection operator performs the inspection with the communication device 2 alone after downloading the inspection target data.

  When the CPU 20 of the communication device 2 is connected to the air conditioner 1 via the communication cable 6, the CPU 20 receives the inspection target data and stores the received inspection target data in the storage element 26. That is, the storage element 26 functions as a storage unit that stores the received inspection target data.

  Next, regardless of whether or not the communication device 2 is connected to the air conditioner 1, the CPU 20 reads the inspection target data stored in the storage element 26 when a data display command is input from the operation unit 24. The read inspection object data is displayed on the display unit 23.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of an inspection process executed by the control unit 10 of the air conditioner 1 and a data storage process executed by the CPU 20 of the communication device 2 when the inspection process is executed.

  The processes in S31 to S34 in the inspection process shown in FIG. 6 are the same as the processes in S11 to S14 in the inspection process shown in FIG.

  The CPU 20 of the communication device 2 determines whether or not the inspection target data has been received (S41). If the inspection target data has not been received (NO in S41), the CPU 20 stands by until it is received. When the inspection target data is received (YES in S41), the CPU 20 stores the received inspection target data in the storage element 26 (S42), and ends the data storage process.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of data display processing executed by the CPU 20 of the communication device 2. The data display process is executed after the data storage process is completed.

  The CPU 20 determines whether or not an operation signal associated with the data display command is input from the operation unit 24 to the CPU 20 (a data display command is input) (S51), and when it is not input (NO in S51). , Wait for input. When the data display command is input (YES in S51), the CPU 20 reads a part of the inspection target data (for example, the beginning of the inspection target data) stored in the storage element 26 (S52), and reads the read inspection target data. It is displayed on the display unit 23 (S53).

  Since S54 and S55 of the data display process shown in FIG. 7 are the same as the processes of S25 and S26 shown in FIG.

  However, if a direction key is input (YES in S54), the process returns to S52, and a part of the inspection target data stored in the storage element 26 (for example, the beginning of the inspection target data) according to the input direction key. In step S53, the read inspection target data is displayed on the display unit 23. Thereafter, each time the direction key is input in S54, the processes in S52 and S53 are repeated.

  In this case, the inspection target data is stopped or scroll-displayed on the display unit 23 according to the operation of the operation unit 24 by the inspection operator.

  When the inspection end command is input (YES in S55), the CPU 20 ends the display of the inspection target data on the display unit 23, and ends the data display process. However, the inspection target data stored in the storage element 26 is stored without being erased. The inspection object data stored in the storage element 26 is erased, for example, when a data erasure command is input from the operation unit 24 to the CPU 20, that is, when an inspection operator actively orders the erasure of inspection object data. Executed.

  When using the inspection communication system 5 as described above, the inspection operator visually checks the inspection target data displayed on the display unit 23 as shown in FIG. 1 at the manufacturing site or at another location. Based on the visually inspected inspection object data, whether the inspection object is correct or not is determined.

  Also, according to the inspection communication system 5, the inspection operator repeatedly displays data to be inspected stored in the storage element 26 on the display unit 23 by repeatedly inputting a data display command to the communication device 2. Can do. Furthermore, since it is not necessary to display the inspection target data on the display unit 23 of the communication device 2 immediately after the reception of the inspection target data, the inspection operator can check the status of the manufacturing site of the air conditioner 1 and the inspection procedure. Accordingly, the inspection can be performed at an arbitrary timing. As a result, the convenience of the inspection worker is improved. Furthermore, it is easy to store inspection object data.

  It should be noted that the inspection target data is downloaded from one air conditioner 1 to the communication device 2 and the inspection target data is downloaded from the other air conditioner 1 to the communication device 2 without displaying the downloaded inspection target data. Accordingly, the inspection operator may sequentially download the inspection target data from the plurality of air conditioners 1, 1,. In this case, it is preferable to include identification information of each air conditioner 1 in the inspection target data. After the download from all the air conditioners 1, 1,... Is completed, the person to be inspected causes the display unit 23 to display the inspection object data of each air conditioner 1 stored in the storage element 26. The inspections 1, 1,.

  Further, instead of including the storage element 26 in the communication device 2, an external storage unit that reads and writes data from and on a recording medium such as a memory card may be included. In this case, since the inspection target data is stored in the recording medium, it is possible to store a large amount of inspection target data by replacing the recording medium, and to store the inspection target data in a state recorded in the recording medium. it can.

  Moreover, the structure which does not connect the air conditioner 1 and the communication apparatus 2 directly may be sufficient. For example, a recording medium such as a memory card is connected to the air conditioner 1, the air conditioner 1 writes inspection target data to the connected recording medium, and then the communication is performed by removing the recording medium from the air conditioner 1. A configuration may be adopted in which the communication device 2 is connected to the device 2 and the communication device 2 reads the inspection object data from the connected recording medium and displays the read inspection object data.

Embodiment 3. FIG.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the inspection communication system 5 according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. Unlike the inspection communication system 5 in the first and second embodiments, the inspection communication system 5 in the present embodiment includes a communication device 3 instead of the communication device 2.

  The communication device 3 uses a notebook personal computer and includes a CPU 30, a ROM 31, a RAM 32, and the like.

  The communication device 3 includes a rectangular display unit 33 using a liquid crystal panel and a storage unit 36 using a hard disk.

  The CPU 30 is a control center of the communication device 3 and is connected to each part of the communication device 3 such as a ROM 31 and a RAM 32 via a bus or a signal line. The CPU 30 controls each unit according to the control program and data stored in the ROM 31 and / or the storage unit 36, and executes various processes using the RAM 32 as a work area.

  The operation unit 34 of the communication device 3 uses an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse having direction keys, and an inspection operator operates these input devices to input various operation commands to the communication device 3. . When an operation command is input using the operation unit 34, the CPU 30 controls each unit according to the input operation command.

  The I / F 35 of the communication device 3 is an interface that connects the communication device 3 and the air conditioner 1 via the communication cable 6. That is, the communication device 3 is connected to the air conditioner 1 by wire. The CPU 30 transmits inspection reference data (described later) to the air conditioner 1 via the I / F 35 and receives comparison result data (described later) transmitted from the air conditioner 1. The received comparison result data is stored in the RAM 32, and the comparison result data stored in the RAM 32 is read and displayed on the display unit 33. Here, when all the comparison result data stored in the RAM 32 cannot be displayed on the display unit 33, the comparison result data is scroll-displayed on the display unit 33 in response to a key operation on the operation unit 34. The comparison result data may be stored in the storage unit 36.

  The external storage unit 37 is a CD-ROM drive, and is controlled by the CPU 30 to store inspection reference data and a computer program that causes the CPU 30 to execute transmission of inspection reference data and display of received comparison result data. A computer program and inspection standard data are read from a CD-ROM. The read computer program and the inspection reference data are stored in the storage unit 36.

  Here, the inspection standard data is text data serving as a comparison standard for the inspection target data generated by the air conditioner 1. The inspection standard data includes configuration data indicating the configuration of the required air conditioner 1 (equipment) and / or setting data that the required air conditioner 1 (equipment) should operate according to the configuration data, as shown in FIG. It has a format in which the address of data and the content of data are associated with each other. The inspection target data of the non-defective air conditioner 1 matches the inspection reference data, and the inspection target data of the defective air conditioner 1 does not match the inspection reference data.

  The inspection operator stores the inspection reference data related to the good air conditioner 1 in the storage unit 36 of the communication device 3 in advance. Next, after the assembly of the air conditioner 1 is completed, the inspection operator connects the communication device 3 to the air conditioner 1, turns on the power of the air conditioner 1 and the communication device 3, and operates the communication device 3. The inspection start command is input to the air conditioner 1 using the unit 34. In this case, the inspection reference data is transmitted from the communication device 3 to the air conditioner 1.

  The control unit 10 of the air conditioner 1 receives the inspection reference data via the I / F 14 and stores the received inspection reference data in the storage element 15. The control unit 10 transmits comparison result data stored in the storage element 15 via the I / F 14.

  When receiving the inspection reference data, the control unit 10 of the air conditioner 1 generates inspection target data using the setting data stored in advance in the storage element 15 and the generated configuration data and setting data. And stored in the storage element 15. Furthermore, the control unit 10 determines whether each setting data and each configuration data included in the inspection target data match each setting data and each configuration data included in the received inspection reference data. The inspection object data is compared with the inspection standard data. Furthermore, the control unit 10 generates comparison result data (comparison result) indicating whether or not the comparison result between the inspection target data and the inspection reference data, that is, whether the inspection target data and the inspection reference data match.

  The comparison result data includes a comparison result as to whether or not they match for each setting data and each configuration data. Further, the inspection object data and the comparison result data stored in the storage element 15 are deleted after the comparison result data is transmitted. When all the setting data and the configuration data match, comparison result data indicating only that the inspection target data matches the inspection reference data may be generated.

  Other parts corresponding to those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the equipment inspection process executed by the CPU 30 of the communication device 3 and the inspection execution process executed by the control unit 10 of the air conditioner 1 when the equipment inspection process is executed.

  The CPU 30 of the communication device 3 determines whether or not an inspection start command has been input from the operation unit 34 (S71). If not input (NO in S71), the CPU 30 stands by.

  When the inspection start command is input (YES in S71), the CPU 30 reads the inspection standard data from the storage unit 36 (S72), and transmits the read inspection standard data to the air conditioner 1 (S73). After completing the process of S73, the CPU 30 determines whether or not comparison result data has been received (S74). If not received (NO in S74), the CPU 30 waits until it is received.

  The control unit 10 of the air conditioner 1 determines whether or not the inspection reference data has been received (S81). If not received (NO in S81), the control unit 10 stands by until it is received.

  When the inspection reference data is received (YES in S81), the control unit 10 stores the received inspection reference data in the storage element 15 (S82). Next, the control unit 10 generates inspection target data and stores it in the storage element 15 (S83). Further, the control unit 10 reads the inspection target data and the inspection reference data stored in the storage element 15 (S84), compares the read inspection target data and the inspection reference data (S85), and generates comparison result data. Then, it is stored in the storage element 15 (S86). More specifically, in the processes of S84 to S86, is the reading of the setting data (or structure data) included in the corresponding addresses of the inspection object data and the inspection reference data coincide with the read setting data (or structure data)? This is a process of repeating the determination of whether or not and the generation and storage of the determination result for all setting data and structure data.

  After completing the generation and storage of the comparison result data, the control unit 10 reads the comparison result data stored in the storage element 15 (S87), and transmits the read comparison result data to the communication device 3 (S88). The inspection execution process ends.

  When receiving the comparison result data (YES in S74), the CPU 30 of the communication device 3 stores the received comparison result data in the RAM 32 (S91).

  Below, the case where all the received comparison result data cannot be displayed on the display part 33 is demonstrated.

  The CPU 30 reads a part of the comparison result data stored in the RAM 32 (for example, the beginning of the comparison result data) (S92), and displays the read comparison result data on the display unit 33 (S93).

  Next, the CPU 30 determines whether or not a direction key has been input (S94). If it has been input (YES in S94), the CPU 30 returns the process to S92 and stores it in the RAM 32 in accordance with the input direction key. A part of the comparison result data (for example, the continuation of the beginning of the comparison result data) is read, and the read comparison result data is displayed on the display unit 33 in S93. Thereafter, each time the direction key is input in S94, the processes in S92 and S93 are repeated.

  In this case, the comparison result data is stopped or scroll-displayed on the display unit 33 according to the operation of the operation unit 34 by the inspection operator.

  When the direction key has not been input (NO in S94), the CPU 30 determines whether or not an inspection end command has been input from the operation unit 34 (S95). When the direction key has not been input (NO in S95), the process is performed. Return to S94. When the inspection end command is input (YES in S95), the CPU 30 ends the display of the comparison result data on the display unit 33, erases the comparison result data stored in the RAM 32, and performs the device inspection process. finish.

  In such an equipment inspection process, the CPU 30 in S73 functions as a data transmission unit that transmits the inspection reference data stored in the storage unit 36 to the air conditioner 1. Further, in the inspection execution process, the control unit 10 in S86 performs the inspection data including the configuration data indicating the configuration of the air conditioner 1 and / or the setting data that the air conditioner 1 should operate according to the configuration data, and the received inspection standard. The control unit 10 in S88 functions as an output unit that outputs the comparison result compared by the comparison unit to the communication device 3.

  When using the inspection communication system 5 as described above, the inspection operator connects the communication device 3 to the air conditioner 1 to be inspected at the manufacturing site, and starts the inspection on the communication device 3 using the operation unit 34. By inputting the command, the inspection standard data is uploaded from the communication device 3 to the air conditioner 1. Thereafter, the comparison result data is displayed on the display unit 33 of the communication device 3, and the inspection operator visually recognizes the comparison result data displayed on the display unit 33, and based on the visually checked comparison result data, the inspection target data is displayed. Whether the air conditioner 1 is correct or not is determined.

  According to the inspection communication system 5 as described above, the air conditioner 1 can compare the inspection object data with the inspection reference data received from the communication device 3 and output the comparison result data. For this reason, the inspection operator does not need to compare the inspection object data with the inspection reference data and judge whether the inspection object is correct according to the comparison result, and the air conditioner 1 outputs and communicates. Whether the test object is correct or not can be determined according to the comparison result data displayed on the display unit 33 of the apparatus 3. As a result, the inspection process of the inspection operator can be reduced, and the convenience and inspection accuracy of the inspection operator can be improved.

  Moreover, since it is sufficient to ship only the air conditioner 1 after the inspection of the air conditioner 1 is completed, there is no need for the user of the air conditioner 1 to manage the unnecessary communication device 3, and the inspection operator The communication device 3 used for the inspection of one air conditioner 1 can be used for the inspection of another air conditioner 1.

  Furthermore, since the inspection standard data is transmitted to the air conditioner 1 by the communication device 3, it is not necessary for the air conditioner 1 to store the inspection standard data in advance. For this reason, it is not necessary to increase the storage capacity of the storage element 15 included in the air conditioner 1 by the amount of the inspection reference data, and the number of storage elements 15 in which the inspection reference data is stored in advance is the number of the air conditioner 1. There is no need to prepare only.

  The display unit 33 has a larger amount of information that can be displayed than a display element such as an LED. In addition, since the communication device 3 outside the air conditioner 1 includes the display unit 33, it is not necessary to provide the display unit 33 in the air conditioner 1, and it is possible to prevent an increase in the size and cost of the air conditioner 1. it can.

  Furthermore, after the connection between the air conditioner 1 and the communication device 3, the inspection operator only needs to operate the communication device 3, and does not need to directly operate the air conditioner 1. For this reason, the convenience of the inspection worker is improved.

  Furthermore, the communication device 3 can cope with different types of air conditioners 1 by changing the inspection reference data stored in the storage unit 36.

  Note that the inspection object data is transmitted from the air conditioner 1 to the communication device 3, and the CPU 30 of the communication device 3 compares the received inspection object data with the inspection reference data stored in the storage unit 36, and the comparison result May be displayed on the display unit 33.

  In the first to third embodiments, the configuration in which the inspection communication system 5 is applied to the air conditioner 1 is illustrated. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and the configuration may be applied to electrical devices other than the air conditioner 1. Moreover, the structure which connects the air conditioner 1 and the communication apparatuses 2 and 3 by radio | wireless may be sufficient.

It is a schematic diagram explaining the structure of the communication system for an inspection which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the communication system for a test | inspection which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows an example of the test object data memorize | stored in the memory element of the air conditioner with which the communication system for an inspection which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention is provided. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the test | inspection process of the air conditioner with which the communication system for an inspection which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention is provided, and the data display process of a communication apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the communication system for a test | inspection which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the test | inspection process of the air conditioner with which the communication system for an inspection which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention is provided, and the data storage process of a communication apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the data display process of the communication apparatus with which the communication system for an inspection which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the communication system for a test | inspection which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the apparatus inspection process of the communication apparatus with which the communication system for an inspection which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention is provided, and the test | inspection execution process of an air conditioner.

Explanation of symbols

1 Air conditioner (electric equipment)
15 Memory element (memory means)
2,3 Communication device 20, 30 CPU
23, 33 Display unit 26 Storage element 36 Storage unit 5 Communication system for inspection

Claims (7)

An inspection communication system including an electrical device to be inspected, and a communication device that communicates with the electrical device and has a display unit,
The electrical equipment is
Storage means for storing configuration data indicating the configuration of the electrical equipment and / or inspection object data including setting data to be operated according to the electrical equipment;
Transmission means for transmitting the inspection object data stored in the storage means to the communication device,
The communication device
The inspection communication system, wherein the received inspection object data is displayed on the display unit. The communication device
The inspection communication system according to claim 1, further comprising a storage unit that stores the received inspection target data. An inspection communication system including an electrical device to be inspected, and a communication device that communicates with the electrical device and includes a storage unit,
The storage unit stores configuration data indicating the configuration of the device and / or inspection standard data including setting data that the device should operate according to the data.
The communication device
Comprising data transmission means for transmitting the inspection standard data stored in the storage unit to the electrical device;
The electrical equipment is
Comparison means for comparing configuration data indicating the configuration of the electrical equipment and / or inspection object data including setting data to be operated according to the electrical equipment, and received inspection reference data;
An inspection communication system comprising: output means for outputting a comparison result compared by the comparison means. The output means outputs the comparison result to the communication device;
The inspection communication system according to claim 3, wherein the communication device includes a display unit that displays an input comparison result.   The communication system for inspection according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the electrical device is an air conditioner. Storage means for storing inspection data including configuration data indicating its configuration and / or setting data that it should operate according to;
An electrical apparatus comprising: transmission means for transmitting the inspection object data stored in the storage means to the outside. An electrical device that receives configuration data indicating the configuration of the device and / or inspection criteria data including setting data that the device should operate according to,
Comparison means for comparing the test data including configuration data indicating its configuration and / or setting data that it should operate in accordance with it, and received test reference data;
An electric device comprising: output means for outputting a comparison result compared by the comparison means.

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