JP2010223818A - Analysis system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an analysis system capable of reducing the loads applied to input operation of command signals and integrally controlling a plurality of analysis units. <P>SOLUTION: The analysis system includes a plurality of analysis units A11-A14 for analyzing samples; a control unit A31, that includes an input operation section 33 for inputting command signals to the respective analysis units A11-A14 and controls the analysis units A11-A14 by outputting control signals according to the command signals to the analysis units A11-A14; and an external unit 40, that includes an input/output section 43 for inputting command signals and a transmitting/receiving section 42 for transmitting/receiving signals, to and from the control unit A31 by radio via a repeater 50 and transmits the command signals inputted by the input/output section 43 to the control unit A31 by radio. The control unit A31 includes a switching section 37 for switching a setting for prioritizing command signals inputted by the input operation section 33 and a setting for prioritizing command signals received from the external unit 40. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an analysis system for controlling a plurality of analysis units for analyzing a sample by a control device.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an analysis system having a plurality of analysis units that analyze a sample and a control device that controls the plurality of analysis units by outputting a control signal to each analysis unit is known.

  For example, Patent Document 1 describes an analysis system in which a control device outputs a control signal corresponding to a command signal input by an input operation unit to a plurality of analysis units. In this analysis system, an operator inputs a command signal to the analysis unit using a keyboard or a mouse provided in a control device.

JP 2007-309743 A

  However, in the conventional analysis system, for example, when maintenance or reagent replacement is performed, an operator has to frequently reciprocate between each analysis unit and the control device for command signal input operation. There was a problem that the burden on operation was large.

  Therefore, it is conceivable that the operator performs an operation of inputting a command signal in the vicinity of each analysis unit using an external device such as a PDA. However, when any one of the plurality of analysis units receives a control signal corresponding to the command signal input by the input operation unit of the control device, the plurality of analysis units are controlled using an external device. There was a problem that it was difficult to control.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an analysis system capable of controlling a plurality of analysis units in an integrated manner while reducing a burden on an input operation of a command signal. To do.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, an analysis system according to the present invention includes a plurality of analysis units for analyzing a sample and an input operation unit for inputting a command signal to each analysis unit. A control device that controls the plurality of analysis units by outputting a control signal corresponding to the command signal to each analysis unit, an input unit that inputs the command signal, and a wireless communication between the control device A first transmission / reception means for transmitting / receiving a signal at the first transmission / reception means, and an external device for wirelessly transmitting the command signal inputted by the input means to the control device by the first transmission / reception means, The apparatus includes: a second transmission / reception unit that wirelessly transmits / receives a signal to / from the external apparatus; a setting that gives priority to the command signal input by the input operation unit; and a second transmission / reception unit. Switching means for switching the setting to prioritize the command signal received from the external device, and a control signal corresponding to the command signal based on the setting of the switching means is sent to each analysis unit. The plurality of analysis units are controlled by outputting.

  Further, the analysis system according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the external device has unit switching means for switching the command signal input by the input means to the command signal for each analysis unit. .

  In the analysis system according to the present invention, in the above invention, the external device includes request acquisition means for acquiring a first request signal that gives priority to the command signal input by the input means. The apparatus includes a determination unit that determines whether to permit a request based on the first request signal received from the external device based on the setting of the switching unit, and the determination unit determines whether to permit the request based on the first request signal. When the request is permitted, the control signal corresponding to the command signal input by the input means is preferentially output to each analysis unit.

  In the analysis system according to the present invention, in the above invention, the switching unit prioritizes the setting of the command signal input by the input operation unit and the setting of the command signal input by the input operation unit. And a setting that enables output of the control signal according to the command signal for each of the analysis units received from the external device to each of the analysis units, and the request acquisition means includes the command input by the input operation unit Obtaining a second request signal for giving priority to a signal and outputting to each analysis unit a control signal corresponding to the command signal for each analysis unit transmitted from the external device to the control device; Determines whether to permit the request by the second request signal received from the external device based on the setting by the switching means, and the control device When the request by the second request signal is permitted by the determination means, the command signal input from the input operation unit is prioritized and the command signal for each analysis unit received from the external device is given. A control signal is output to each analysis unit.

  In the analysis system according to the present invention, in the above invention, a plurality of the control devices are connected via communication means, and the external device sends the command signal input by the input means to the command for each control device. It has a device switching means for switching to a signal.

  Moreover, the analysis system according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the input means has a push button for performing an input operation of the command signal.

  The analysis system according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the above invention, the push button is attached by a protective sheet.

  In the analysis system according to the present invention, the plurality of analysis units analyze the sample, and the control device has an input operation unit for inputting a command signal to each analysis unit, and controls according to the command signal. The plurality of analysis units are controlled by outputting a signal to each analysis unit, and the external device wirelessly transmits the command signal input by input means included in the external device to the control device, and the control device When switching to a setting that gives priority to the command signal received from the external device, the control signal corresponding to the command signal received from the external device is output to each analysis unit with priority. Since the unit is controlled, it is possible to control the plurality of analysis units in the vicinity of the analysis unit using an external device. Therefore, it is possible to control the plurality of analysis units in an integrated manner while reducing the burden on the input operation of the command signal.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of an analysis system according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments. In the description of the drawings, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of the analysis system according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the analysis system 1 according to this embodiment includes a communication network in which a plurality of analysis units A11 to A14, a sample transport unit A21, a control device A31, and a relay device 50 that analyze a sample are used as communication means. N and the external device 40 is connected to the communication network N via the relay device 50.

  The analysis unit A11 includes a reaction table 12, a reagent table 13, and a unit control unit 14, and the other analysis units A12 to A14 are configured in the same manner as the analysis unit A11. In addition, although the analysis system 1 illustrated what has four analysis units A11-A14, it should just have not only this but a some analysis unit.

  The reaction table 12 holds a plurality of reaction containers 12a for performing a reaction between a specimen as a sample and a reagent, and is rotated by a driving mechanism (not shown) to transfer the reaction container 12a to the reaction container 12a in the circumferential direction. The specimen is dispensed by the dispensing mechanism 12b, and the reagent is dispensed by the reagent dispensing mechanism 12c. The reaction table 12 includes a photometric unit 12d that measures the optical characteristics of the reaction solution in which the sample and the reagent have reacted, a stirring unit 12e that stirs the liquid contained in the reaction vessel 12a, and a cleaning inside the reaction vessel 12a. A cleaning unit 12f to perform is provided.

  The reagent table 13 detachably stores a plurality of reagent containers 13a containing reagents, and is rotated around a vertical line passing through the center of the reagent table 13 by a drive mechanism (not shown).

  The unit controller 14 controls the analysis unit A11 based on the control signal input from the control device A31. As shown in FIG. 2, the unit control unit 14 includes a unit main control unit 14a, an input / output unit 14b, a reaction table control unit 14c, a sample dispensing mechanism control unit 14d, a reagent dispensing mechanism control unit 14e, and a photometry unit control unit. 14f, a stirring unit control unit 14g, a cleaning unit control unit 14h, and a reagent table control unit 14i. Each unit described above in the unit control unit 14 is connected to the unit main control unit 14a.

  The unit main control unit 14a is realized by a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like, and functions as a main control unit of the analysis unit A11 that controls processing and operation of each unit of the analysis unit A11 based on a control signal input from the control device A31. To do.

  The input / output unit 14b has a function of inputting a command signal to the analysis unit A11 and outputting information related to the analysis unit A11. Each of the reaction table control unit 14c, the specimen dispensing mechanism control unit 14d, the reagent dispensing mechanism control unit 14e, the photometry unit control unit 14f, the stirring unit control unit 14g, the washing unit control unit 14h, and the reagent table control unit 14i is a CPU. It is realized by RAM, ROM, etc., and functions as a sub-control unit that individually controls the operation of the element configuration of the analysis unit A11 described above based on a control signal input from the unit main control unit 14a. For example, the reagent dispensing mechanism control unit 14e individually controls the operation of the dispensing probe provided in the reagent dispensing mechanism 12c.

  The sample transport unit A21 has a rack transport unit 21. The rack transport unit 21 is arranged on the side of the plurality of analysis units A11 to A14 arranged in parallel, and transports the sample rack 21b holding the plurality of sample containers 21a containing the samples along the analysis units A11 to A14.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the control device A31 includes a control unit 32, an input operation unit 33, an analysis unit 34, an output unit 35, a storage unit 36, a switching unit 37, and a determination unit 38. Each of the above-described units in the plurality of analysis units A11 to A14, the sample transport unit A21, and the control device A31 is connected to the control unit 32.

  The control unit 32 is realized by a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like, and controls processing and operations of the above-described units in the plurality of analysis units A11 to A14, the sample transport unit A21, and the control device A31. The control unit 32 performs predetermined input / output control on information input / output to / from each component of the control device A31 and performs predetermined information processing on this information.

  The input operation unit 33 is an operation unit that inputs a command signal for the analysis units A11 to A14 or a signal indicating analysis information such as analysis item selection information. The input operation unit 33 is realized by, for example, a keyboard or a mouse.

  The analysis unit 34 performs component analysis of the specimen based on the measurement result obtained by the photometry unit 12d. The output unit 35 is realized by a display panel, a speaker, and the like, and outputs various types of information such as analysis contents and alarms including analysis results.

  The storage unit 36 stores information of the control device A31 such as the number of analysis units A11 to A14 controlled by the control device A31, input interface information unique to the control device A31 and analysis units A11 to A14, and addresses of the analysis units A11 to A14. To do. The input interface information unique to the analysis units A11 to A14 is information such as an input interface screen corresponding to each analysis unit, for example. The storage unit 36 includes a hard disk that magnetically stores information, and a memory that electrically reads various programs related to this process from the hard disk when the control device A31 executes the process.

  The switching unit 37 prioritizes the command signal received from the external device 40 via the relay device 50, and prioritizes the command signal input by the input operation unit 33, and for each analysis unit received from the external device 40. The setting is switched so that a control signal corresponding to the command signal can be output to each of the analysis units A11 to A14.

  Based on the setting of the switching unit 37, the determination unit 38 determines whether to permit a request based on a request signal to prioritize the command signal input from the input / output unit 43 received from the external device 40, or an input operation unit Whether to give priority to the request signal by the request signal to output to each analysis unit a control signal corresponding to the command signal of each analysis unit transmitted from the external device 40 to the control device A31 with priority over the command signal input by 33 Judge whether or not.

  The external device 40 has a function of acquiring command signals for the respective analysis units A11 to A14 and transmitting the acquired command signals to the control device A31. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the external device 40 includes a control unit 41, a transmission / reception unit 42, an input / output unit 43, a storage unit 44, a request acquisition unit 45, and a unit switching unit 46.

  The control unit 41 is realized by a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and the like, and controls processing and operation of each unit of the external device 40. The control unit 41 performs predetermined input / output control on information input / output to / from each component of the external device 40 and performs predetermined information processing on this information.

  The transmission / reception unit 42 includes an antenna 42a, and has a function as an interface that performs wireless transmission / reception of signals to / from the relay device 50 via the antenna 42a.

  The input / output unit 43 is an operation unit that inputs a command signal for each analysis unit A11 to A14 or a signal indicating analysis information such as analysis item selection information. Further, the input / output unit 43 outputs processing information of the control device A31 transmitted from the control device A31 to the external device 40.

  The relay device 50 is realized by, for example, a wireless LAN access point, and has a function as an interface that wirelessly transmits and receives signals according to a predetermined format with the external device 40 via the antenna 50a.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the input / output unit 43. The input / output unit 43 includes a plurality of push buttons 43d1 to 43d13 for performing an operation of inputting a command signal and an output screen 43e that functions as a touch panel. The push buttons 43d1 to 43d13 are set for frequently used commands, and a protective sheet 43f for preventing adhesion of dirt is attached.

  On the output screen 43e, menu bars 43g8 to 43g13 are displayed at positions aligned with the push buttons 43d8 to 43d13. Is done. The display of the menu bars 43g8 to 43g13 is changed based on input interface information unique to the control device A31 or input interface information unique to the analysis units A11 to A14. Note that the number of push buttons is not limited to thirteen.

  The storage unit 44 stores an address uniquely assigned to the control device A31. The storage unit 44 includes a hard disk that magnetically stores information, and a memory that electrically reads various programs related to this process from the hard disk when the external device 40 executes the process.

  The request acquisition unit 45 gives priority to the request signal for giving priority to the command signal input by the input / output unit 43 or the command signal input by the input operation unit 33 and transmits the command signal from the external device 40 to the control device A31. A request signal for outputting a control signal corresponding to the command signal for each analysis unit to each analysis unit A11 to A14 is acquired.

  The unit switching unit 46 switches the command signal input by the input / output unit 43 to the command signal for each analysis unit.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a processing procedure in which the external device 40 switches the input / output unit 43 to the input interface of the control device A31 will be described. First, the external device 40 transmits a device information request signal for requesting the control device A31 to transmit the device information of the control device A31 (step S101). The device information request signal is transmitted to the control device A31 when the operator presses the device button 43d2 shown in FIG. Thereafter, the external device 40 receives device information from the control device A31 (step S102). The device information is information such as the number of analysis units A11 to A14 controlled by the control device A31, input interface information unique to the control device A31 and analysis units A11 to A14, and addresses uniquely assigned to the analysis units A11 to A14. .

  Thereafter, the external device 40 stores the received device information in the storage unit 44 (step S103), and displays the input interface screen of the control device A31 on the output screen 43e (step S104). This display is performed based on the information of the control device A31 stored in the storage unit 44. Thereby, the command signal input by the input / output unit 43 becomes a command signal corresponding to the control device A31. Thereafter, the external device 40 ends this process.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, a processing procedure for determining whether or not the control device A31 permits a request based on the request signal received from the external device 40 will be described. First, the external device 40 determines whether or not an external device priority request signal for giving priority to the command signal input by the input / output unit 43 has been acquired (step S301). The determination as to whether or not the external device priority request signal has been acquired is made, for example, based on whether or not the operator has pressed the priority request button 43d6 shown in FIG. When the external device priority request signal is acquired (step S301: Yes), the external device 40 transmits the external device priority request signal to the control device A31 (step S302).

  After receiving the external device priority request signal from the external device 40, the control device A31 determines whether to permit a request based on the external device priority request signal (step S201). The determination as to whether or not to permit the request by the external device priority request signal is made based on the setting by the switching unit 37. When the request by the external device priority request signal is permitted (step S201: Yes), that is, when the setting by the switching unit 37 is a setting in which the command signal received from the external device 40 is prioritized, the control device A31 performs this process. finish. On the other hand, when the request by the external device priority request signal is not permitted (step S201: No), that is, the setting by the switching unit 37 gives priority to the command signal input by the input operation unit 33 and is received from the external device 40. When setting is made so that a control signal corresponding to a command signal for each analysis unit can be output to each analysis unit, the control device A31 transmits a request rejection signal to the external device 40 to reject the request by the external device priority request signal. (Step S202), and this process is terminated.

  When the external device 40 does not acquire the external device priority request signal in step S301 (step S301: No), the command signal input by the input operation unit 33 is prioritized and transmitted from the external device 40 to the control device A31. A unit unit input request signal for outputting a control signal corresponding to the command signal for each unit to each of the analysis units A11 to A14 is acquired (step S303). The unit unit input request signal is acquired, for example, when the operator presses the unit unit request button 43d7 shown in FIG. Thereafter, the external device 40 transmits a unit unit input request signal to the control device A31 (step S304).

  After receiving the unit unit input request signal, the control device A31 determines whether or not to permit a request based on the unit unit input request signal (step S201). The determination as to whether or not to permit the request based on the unit unit input request signal is made based on the setting by the switching unit 37. When the request by the unit unit input request signal is permitted (step S201: Yes), that is, the setting by the switching unit 37 gives priority to the command signal input by the input operation unit 33 and is received from the external device 40 When the setting is made such that a control signal corresponding to each command signal can be output to each analysis unit, the control device A31 ends this process. On the other hand, when the request by the unit unit input request signal is not permitted (step S201: No), that is, when the setting by the switching unit 37 is the setting that gives priority to the command signal received from the external device 40, the control device A31 A request rejection signal for rejecting the request based on the unit input request signal is transmitted to the external device 40 (step S202), and this process ends.

  The external device 40 transmits a request signal to the control device A31 in step S302 or step S304, and then determines whether a request rejection signal is received from the control device A31 (step S305). When the request rejection signal is received (step S305: Yes), the external device 40 displays request rejection information indicating that the request based on the request signal is rejected on the output screen 43e (step S306). finish. On the other hand, when the request rejection signal is not received (step S305: No), the external device 40 ends this process.

  Next, referring to FIG. 6, the control device A31 controls the analysis units A11 to A14 by giving priority to the control signal corresponding to the command signal received from the external device 40 and outputting it to the analysis units A11 to A14. The procedure will be described. This processing is performed when the request by the external device priority request signal is permitted in the above-described processing for determining whether or not the control device A31 permits the request by the request signal received from the external device 40. First, the external device 40 determines whether to select the analysis units A11 to A14 (step S501). This determination is made based on, for example, whether or not the operator has pressed the UNIT button 43d3 shown in FIG. When the analysis units A11 to A14 are selected (step S501: Yes), that is, when the operator presses the UNIT button 43d3, the external device 40 displays a list of analysis units on the output screen 43e (step S502). The list of analysis units is based on the information of the control device A31 stored in the storage unit 44 by the processing described above. The operator selects, for example, analysis unit A11 from the list of analysis units displayed on the output screen 43e.

  Thereafter, the external device 40 acquires an analysis unit selection signal indicating that the analysis unit A11 has been selected (step S503), and displays the input interface screen of the analysis unit A11 on the output screen 43e (step S504). Thereby, the command signal input by the input / output unit 43 becomes a command signal corresponding to the analysis unit A11. On the other hand, when the analysis units A11 to A14 are not selected (step 501: No), the external device 40 proceeds to step S505. Thereafter, the external device 40 acquires a command signal (step S505). The command signal is acquired, for example, when the operator presses the DIAG button 43d5 corresponding to the command for causing the analysis units A11 to A14 shown in FIG.

  Here, when the DIAG button 43d5 is pressed in the display state of the input interface screen of the control device A31, it is possible to acquire a command signal for executing a diagnostic process that controls the plurality of analysis units A11 to A14. On the other hand, when the DIAG button 43d5 is pressed in the display state of the input interface screen of the analysis unit A11, a command signal for executing the diagnosis process of the analysis unit A11 is acquired. Thereafter, the external device 40 transmits the acquired command signal to the control device A31 (step S506), and ends this process.

  In step S401, the control device A31 is in a state of waiting to receive a command signal from the external device 40. When receiving the command signal from the external device 40 (step S401: Yes), the control device A31 outputs a plurality of control signals corresponding to the received command signal. The data is output to the analysis units A11 to A14 or the analysis unit A11 (step S402). Thus, the analysis units A11 to A14 are controlled based on the control signal corresponding to the command signal input by the input / output unit 43. Thereafter, the control device A31 ends this process.

  Next, referring to FIG. 7, the control device A31 gives priority to the command signal input by the input operation unit 33 and analyzes each control signal corresponding to the command signal for each analysis unit received from the external device 40. A processing procedure for outputting to the unit and controlling each of the analysis units A11 to A14 will be described. This process is performed when the request by the unit unit input request signal is permitted in the process of determining whether or not the request by the request signal received from the external apparatus 40 is permitted by the control device A31. First, the external device 40 displays a list of analysis units on the output screen 43e (step S701). The list of analysis units is displayed on the output screen 43e, for example, when the operator presses the UNIT button 43d3 shown in FIG. The list of analysis units is displayed based on the information of the control device A31 stored in the storage unit 44 by the above-described processing. The operator selects, for example, analysis unit A11 from the list of analysis units displayed on the output screen 43e.

  Thereafter, the external device 40 acquires an analysis unit selection signal indicating that the analysis unit A11 has been selected (step S702), and displays the input interface screen of the analysis unit A11 on the output screen 43e (step S703). Thus, the command signal input by the input / output unit 43 becomes a command signal corresponding to the analysis unit A11. Thereafter, the external device 40 acquires a command signal (step S704). The command signal is acquired, for example, by pressing the DIAG button 43d5 shown in FIG. Thereafter, the external device 40 transmits the acquired command signal to the control device A31 (step S705).

  When receiving the command signal from the external device 40, the control device A31 determines whether or not there is an input of a control signal corresponding to the command signal input from the input operation unit 33 to the analysis unit A11 (step S601). When there is a control signal input corresponding to the command signal input from the input operation unit 33 to the analysis unit A11 (step S601: Yes), the control device A31 instructs to reject the command signal received from the external device 40. A rejection signal is transmitted to the external device 40 (step S602), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, when there is no input of a control signal corresponding to the command signal input by the input operation unit 33 (step S601: No), a control signal corresponding to the command signal received from the external device 40 is output to the analysis unit A11 ( Step S603). Accordingly, the analysis unit A11 is controlled based on the control signal corresponding to the command signal input by the input / output unit 43. Thereafter, the control device A31 ends this process.

  The external device 40 transmits a command signal to the control device A31 in step S705, and then determines whether a command rejection signal is received from the control device A31 (step S706). When the command rejection signal is received (step S706: Yes), the external device 40 displays command rejection information indicating that the command signal is rejected by the control device A31 (step S707). Thereafter, this process is terminated. On the other hand, when the control rejection signal is not received (step S706: No), the external device 40 ends this process.

  In the first embodiment, the external device 40 wirelessly transmits the command signal input from the input / output unit 43 to the control device A31, and the control device A31 sets the command signal received from the external device 40 to have priority. In the case of switching, the control signal corresponding to the command signal received from the external device 40 is preferentially output to each analysis unit A11 to A14 to control the plurality of analysis units A11 to A14. A plurality of analysis units A11 to A14 can be integrated and controlled in the vicinity of the units A11 to A14. Therefore, it is possible to control the plurality of analysis units A11 to A14 in an integrated manner while reducing the burden on the control signal input operation.

  In addition, since the push buttons 43d1 to 43d13 are set for frequently used instructions and are attached by the protective sheet 43f, it is possible to prevent adhesion of dirt without impairing the operability of the external device 40. Is possible.

  The switching unit 37 can prioritize the command signal input from the input operation unit 33 and output a control signal corresponding to the command signal for each analysis unit received from the external device 40 to each analysis unit A11 to A14. Therefore, it is possible to transmit a command signal from a plurality of external devices 40 to different analysis units.

(Modification)
Here, the modification of Embodiment 1 mentioned above is demonstrated. In this variation, the plurality of analysis units are composed of a combination of at least two or more analysis units that perform biochemical analysis, immunological analysis, or genetic analysis. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the analysis system 2 includes an analysis unit A11 to A13 that performs biochemical analysis, an analysis unit A15 that performs immune analysis, and a control device A31 that controls the analysis units A11 to A13 and A15. In this modification, one control device A31 is exemplified to control the analysis units A11 to A13, A15. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is made to correspond to each of biochemical analysis, immunological analysis, or genetic analysis. A control device may be provided. For example, the analysis system 2 has two control devices, one control device controls the analysis units A11 to A13, and the other control device controls the analysis unit A15. In this case, either one of the two control devices performs control that controls the plurality of analysis units A11 to A13, A15.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the analysis system 3 of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the control system has a plurality of control devices A1,..., An (n is a natural number), and each control device A1,. -A14 is controlled. The plurality of control devices A1,..., An, the plurality of analysis units A11 to A14, the sample transport unit A21, and the relay device 50 are connected via the communication network N, and the plurality of control devices A1,. A wireless signal is transmitted to and received from the external device 60 via the network 50. The external device 60 includes a device switching unit 61. In other configurations, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  The device switching unit 61 switches the command signal input by the input / output unit 43 to the command signal for each of the control devices A1,.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, a processing procedure in which the device switching unit 61 switches the input / output unit 43 to an input interface of a desired control device will be described. First, the device switching unit 61 displays a device list of the control devices A1,..., An on the output screen 43e (step S801). The device list of the control devices A1,..., An is displayed on the output screen 43e when the operator presses the device button 43d2 shown in FIG. The device list of the control devices A1,..., An is a list of control devices whose addresses are stored in the storage unit 44. The operator selects, for example, the control device A1 from the device list displayed on the output screen 43e. When the control device A1 is selected, the device switching unit 61 acquires a device selection signal indicating that the control device A1 has been selected (step S802).

  Thereafter, the device switching unit 61 transmits a device information request signal for requesting transmission of device information of the control device A1 to the control device A1 (step S803). Thereafter, the external device 60 receives the device information of the control device A1 from the control device A1 (step S804). The device information of the control device A1 includes the number of analysis units A11 to A14 controlled by the control device A1, input interface information unique to the control device A1 and the analysis units A11 to A14, addresses uniquely assigned to the analysis units A11 to A14, and the like. It is. Thereafter, the device switching unit 61 stores the received information of the control device A1 in the storage unit 44 (step S805), and displays the input interface screen of the control device A1 on the output screen 43e (step S806). Thus, the command signal input by the input / output unit 43 becomes a command signal corresponding to the control device A1. Thereafter, the external device 60 ends this process.

  In the second embodiment, the same effect as in the first embodiment is obtained, and the external device 60 can switch the command signal input by the input / output unit 43 to the command signal for each of the control devices A1,. Therefore, it can be shared by a plurality of control devices A1,.

  In the first embodiment, the switching unit 37 gives priority to the command signal input by the input operation unit 33 and sends a control signal corresponding to the command signal for each analysis unit received from the external device 40 to each analysis unit. Although the setting that enables output is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and any setting that gives priority to the command signal input by the input operation unit 33 may be used.

  In the first and second embodiments, the external devices 40 and 60 exemplify that the device information of the control devices A31, A1,..., An is acquired from the control devices A31, A1,. Instead, the device information of the control devices A31, A1,..., An may be stored in the external devices 40 and 60 in advance.

  In the first and second embodiments, the control devices A31, A1,..., An exemplify a device that performs wireless signal transmission / reception with the external devices 40 and 60 via the relay device 50. Not only this but control apparatus A31, A1, ..., An may be provided with the transmission / reception means which enables transmission / reception of the signal by radio | wireless between the external apparatuses 40 and 60. FIG. For example, the control devices A31, A1,..., An transmit and receive signals to and from the external devices 40 and 60 by infrared communication.

1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an overall configuration of an analysis system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows schematic structure of the unit control part shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the input / output part of the external device shown in FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in which the external device shown in FIG. 1 switches an input / output unit to an input interface of a control device. 3 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for determining whether or not the control device shown in FIG. 1 permits a request based on a request signal received from an external device. 2 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure in which the control device shown in FIG. 1 preferentially outputs a control signal corresponding to a command signal received from an external device to the analysis unit to control the analysis unit. The control device shown in FIG. 1 gives priority to the command signal input from the input operation unit, and outputs a control signal corresponding to the command signal for each analysis unit received from the external device to control each analysis unit. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence to perform. It is a model diagram which shows the whole structure of the modification of the analysis system shown in FIG. It is a model diagram which shows the whole structure of the analysis system concerning Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence in which the apparatus switching part shown in FIG. 9 switches an input / output part to the input interface of a desired control apparatus.

1, 2, 3 Analysis system 12 Reaction table 12a Reaction vessel 12b Sample dispensing mechanism 12c Reagent dispensing mechanism 12d Photometric unit 12e Stirring unit 12f Washing unit 13 Reagent table 13a Reagent container 14 Unit control unit 14a Unit main control unit 14c Reaction table Control part 14d Specimen dispensing mechanism control part 14e Reagent dispensing mechanism control part 14f Photometry part control part 14g Stirring part control part 14h Washing part control part 14i Reagent table control part 21 Rack transport part 21a Specimen container 21b Specimen rack 32, 41 Control Unit 33 Input operation unit 34 Analysis unit 35 Output unit 36, 44 Storage unit 37 Switching unit 38 Judgment unit 40, 60 External device 42 Transmission / reception unit 42a, 50a Antenna 43 Input / output unit 43d1-43d13 Push button 43e Output screen 43f Protection sheet 43g8-43g 3 Menu bar 45 request obtaining unit 46 unit switching unit 50 relay unit 61 unit switching unit A11~A15 analysis unit A21 sample transport unit A31, A1, ..., An controller

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A plurality of analysis units for analyzing samples;
A control device that controls the plurality of analysis units by providing an input operation unit for inputting a command signal to each analysis unit, and outputting a control signal corresponding to the command signal to each analysis unit;
Input means for inputting the command signal, and first transmission / reception means for transmitting and receiving a signal wirelessly with the control device, the command signal input by the input means being the first transmission / reception An external device that wirelessly transmits to the control device by means;
With
The control device includes:
Second transmission / reception means for wirelessly transmitting / receiving signals to / from the external device;
Switching means for switching between a setting for giving priority to the command signal input by the input operation unit and a setting for giving priority to the command signal received by the second transmitting / receiving means from the external device. An analysis system for controlling the plurality of analysis units by outputting a control signal corresponding to the command signal to each analysis unit based on setting of means.   2. The analysis system according to claim 1, wherein the external device includes unit switching means for switching the command signal input by the input means to the command signal for each analysis unit. The external device is
Request acquisition means for acquiring a first request signal for giving priority to the command signal input by the input means;
The control device includes:
Based on the setting of the switching means, it has a judging means for judging whether or not the request by the first request signal received from the external device is permitted, and the judgment means grants the request by the first request signal. 3. The analysis system according to claim 2, wherein a control signal corresponding to the command signal input by the input unit is preferentially output to the analysis units. The switching means prioritizes the command signal input by the input operation unit, prioritizes the command signal input by the input operation unit, and receives the setting for each analysis unit received from the external device. Set the control signal according to the command signal to be output to each analysis unit,
The request acquisition means prioritizes the command signal input by the input operation unit, and transmits a control signal corresponding to the command signal for each analysis unit to be transmitted from the external device to the control device. Obtain a second request signal to output to
The determination means determines whether to permit a request based on the second request signal received from the external device based on the setting by the switching means,
The control device receives the command for each analysis unit received from the external device while giving priority to the command signal input by the input operation unit when the determination unit permits the request by the second request signal. The analysis system according to claim 3, wherein a control signal corresponding to the signal is output to each analysis unit. A plurality of the control devices are connected via communication means,
The analysis according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the external device includes a device switching unit that switches the command signal input by the input unit to the command signal for each control device. system.   The analysis system according to claim 1, wherein the input unit includes a push button for performing an input operation of the command signal.   The analysis system according to claim 6, wherein the push button is attached by a protective sheet.

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