JP2011175781A - Illumination control terminal and illumination control system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an illumination control terminal capable of being efficiently arranged in a limited mounting space and easily setting control of lighting-up and turning-off of a plurality of illuminations. <P>SOLUTION: The illumination control terminal includes a case having a handle cover rotatably pivoted around a shaft arranged in a longitudinal direction. A switch for outputting a control signal related to lighting-up and turning-off of the illumination is arranged on a front surface of the cover. A setting operation section for setting a set time of illumination and lighting-up or turning-off and a locking section for fixing the cover at a closed state are arranged on a rear surface of the cover. A display section for displaying setting contents and a locked section for fixing the handle cover at a closed state are arranged on a front surface of the case. The illumination control terminal further includes a memory section for memorizing setting information, and a terminal control section containing a clock function for clocking a present time in response to pushing-down of the switch and outputting the control signal for making the present time correspond to the set time and corresponding to the content of the setting information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an illumination control terminal that outputs a control signal for controlling lighting on / off, and an illumination control system including the illumination control terminal.

  A conventional lighting control system 100z for controlling lighting and extinguishing of a lighting load (hereinafter simply referred to as “lighting”) installed in an office, factory, store or the like will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a conventional illumination control system 100z. The illumination control system 100z includes illuminations 1z to 4z, an operation control unit 13z, an illumination control terminal 14z, and a commercial AC power supply AC4.

  Each of the lights 1z to 4z is turned on or off according to the open or closed state of each contact of the relay in the operation control unit 13z provided in advance according to each of the lights 1z to 4z. For example, when the contact of the relay in the operation control unit 13z provided according to the illumination 1z is closed, the illumination 1z is turned on, and the contact of the relay in the operation control unit 13z provided according to the illumination 3z is When it is open, the illumination 3z is turned off.

  The operation control unit 13z operates using power supplied from the commercial AC power supply AC4 as a drive source, and controls lighting or extinguishing of each of the lights 1z to 4z according to a control signal output from the lighting control terminal 14z. The illumination control terminal 14z outputs a control signal for controlling lighting or extinguishing of each of the illuminations 1z to 4z to the operation control unit 13z. In FIG. 15, each of the lights 1z to 4z and the operation control unit 13z and the commercial AC power supply AC4 and the operation control unit 13z are electrically connected by power lines. The operation control unit 13z and the illumination control terminal 14z are electrically connected by a signal line S.

  As described above, the illumination control terminal 14z outputs, to the operation control unit 13z, control signals for controlling lighting or extinguishing of the respective illuminations 1z to 4z in response to pressing of the switch SWy or the switch SWz illustrated in FIG. To do. This control signal includes the type of the pressed switch SWy or switch SWz. For example, the control signal when the switch SWy is pressed includes the type of the switch SWy. Further, the control signal when the switch SWz is pressed includes the type of the switch SWz.

  Here, details of the illumination control terminal 14z will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is an external view of a conventional lighting control terminal 14z. In the description of FIG. 16, the top, bottom, left, and right in FIG. 16 are defined as the top, bottom, left, and right directions.

  The illumination control terminal 14z is disposed in a state where the illumination control terminal 14z is visible to a wall surface Wz of an office, a factory, a store, or the like. The lighting control terminal 14z shown in FIG. 16 is integrally configured by a case left side region 14zl and a case right side region 14zr arranged in the front direction of the case Kz. The switch SWy and the LED lamp 23z, and the switch SWz and the LED lamp 24z are arranged in the housing left region 14zl of the illumination control terminal 14z. In the housing right region 14zr of the illumination control terminal 14z, for example, a display unit 17z and various buttons 26z to 30z constituting a liquid crystal screen are provided.

  As described above, when the switch SWy or the switch SWz is pressed, the lighting control terminal 14z outputs a control signal for controlling the lighting or extinguishing of each of the lights 1z to 4z to the operation control unit 13z. The LED lamps 23z in the housing left region 14zl of the lighting control terminal 14z are turned on or off for the lights 1z and 2z previously associated in the operation control unit 13z so as to be turned on or off in response to pressing of the switch SWy. The state is emitted and notified so that it can be identified by color. The LED lamp 24z in the housing left side region 14zl of the lighting control terminal 14z is turned on or off in response to pressing of the switch SWz, and the lighting state of the lighting 3z and the lighting 4z previously associated in the operation control unit 13z The light-off state is emitted and notified so that it can be identified by color. For example, the LED lamp 23z emits red light corresponding to the lighting states of the lights 1z and 2z, and the LED lamp 24z emits green light corresponding to the extinguished state of the lights 3z and 4z.

  The right side area 14zr of the lighting control terminal 14z includes a display unit 17z that displays the current time and the like, and pressing of the switch SWy or the switch SWz and lightings 1z to 4z that are turned on or off in response to the pressing. Various buttons 26z to 30z for setting the relationship are provided. Various buttons 26z-30z are demonstrated. The mode selection button 28z is a button for selecting any one of the normal mode, the current time mode, and the timer mode in the mode selection area 31z displayed at the upper part of the display unit 17z. Next, various modes will be described.

  The normal mode is a normal light other than the current time mode for setting the current time, or the timer mode for setting setting information for turning on or off any one of the lights 1z to 4z at a predetermined time. This is a mode indicating that the control system 100z is operating. The timer mode is a mode in which setting information for turning on or off one of the lights 1z to 4z at a predetermined time is set for the operation control unit 13z. The setting information set in the timer mode is composed of at least a predetermined time when the light is turned on or off (hereinafter referred to as “set time”) and the type of each of the lights 1z to 4z that are turned on or off. It is stored in a storage unit (not shown) in 13z. The operation control unit 13z is provided with an internal clock C1 (not shown), and is set in the setting information when the current time indicated by the internal clock C1 matches the set time set in the timer mode. Each of the lights 1z to 4z is turned on or off. The current time mode is a mode for setting the current time indicated by an internal clock C2 (not shown) provided in the lighting control terminal 14z.

  Return to the explanation of the various buttons. The selection button 29z is a button for selecting each parameter in the timer mode when the timer mode is selected by the mode selection button 28z. The increase button 26z and the decrease button 27z are buttons for increasing or decreasing each parameter in the timer mode when the timer mode is selected by the mode selection button 28z. The determination button 30z is a button for determining each parameter and the like in the finally selected setting information.

  In addition, one element constituting the operation control unit 13z that stores the program set in the timer mode includes a program timer for controlling the lighting or extinguishing of each of the lights 1z to 4z. . This program timer is disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example. In Patent Document 1, transmission signals are transmitted and received by a time division multiplexing method between a plurality of terminals having respective addresses connected to a signal line and a transmission unit, and the correspondence between the addresses of the terminals is used. A program timer in a remote monitoring control system that controls a load connected to another terminal in response to an on / off signal that is a monitoring input to the terminal is disclosed.

JP 2001-175306 A

  However, since the conventional lighting control terminal 14z shown in FIG. 16 is installed in a narrow installation area provided in an office, factory, store, or the like, the installation area width (Lz) of the lighting control terminal 14z is concerned. The number of installations was also limited. The display unit 17z and the various buttons 26z to 30z of the illumination control terminal 14z are all arranged integrally in a narrow area of the housing right area 14zr of the illumination control terminal 14z. For this reason, there existed a subject that it was difficult to arrange | position the display part 17z physically large. As a result, the setting of each parameter in the timer mode is very complicated on the small display unit 17z.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional circumstances, and is capable of efficiently setting a plurality of switches for lighting on / off control of lighting and settings for controlling lighting on / off of the lighting. An object of the present invention is to provide an illumination control terminal having both a simple installation width and a compact installation width as compared with the prior art, and an illumination control system including the illumination control terminal.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a lighting control terminal according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a housing having a handle cover pivotally mounted about a shaft portion arranged in a longitudinal direction, and is provided on a front surface of the handle cover. A switch for outputting a control signal relating to lighting on / off is disposed, and a setting operation unit for setting a lighting on / off setting time on the rear surface of the handle cover and a closed state of the handle cover are fixed. And a display unit for displaying the setting contents set by the setting operation unit, and a cover for fixing the closed state of the handle cover by engaging with the locking unit. A locking unit is arranged, and a storage unit that stores setting information set by the setting operation unit, and a clock function that counts the current time in response to pressing of the switch or the current time measured Depending on the contents of the setting information when the set time included in the stored setting information to 憶部, characterized in that a terminal control section for outputting a control signal related to on or off of illumination.

  The lighting control terminal of the second invention is the lighting control terminal of the first invention, wherein the setting information set by the setting operation unit includes a plurality of lights or a plurality of lights at a predetermined setting time. Among them, the contents that part of the lights are turned off at once are included.

  The lighting control terminal of the third invention is the lighting control terminal of the second invention, wherein the setting information set by the setting operation unit includes a part of the plurality of lights before the set time. The content which turns off is included.

  The lighting control terminal of the fourth invention is characterized in that in the lighting control terminal of the second or third invention, the time to turn off can be set by a setting operation unit.

  The lighting control terminal of the fifth invention is characterized in that in the lighting control terminal of any one of the second to fourth inventions, the time to turn off can be set to be extended by the setting operation unit. To do.

  A lighting control terminal according to a sixth aspect of the present invention is the lighting control terminal according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, further comprising a notifying unit that notifies in accordance with a lighting state.

  The lighting control terminal according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the lighting control terminal according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein a communication unit that receives setting information from an external terminal is further arranged on the front surface of the housing, and the terminal control The unit stores the setting information received by the communication unit in the storage unit.

  The lighting control system of the eighth invention is an operation for controlling lighting on or off based on the lighting control terminal of any one of the first to seventh inventions and a control signal output by the lighting control terminal. And a control unit.

  According to the present invention, both a switch for controlling lighting on / off of a plurality of lights and a setting for controlling lighting on / off of the lights can be achieved both efficiently and simply, and a compact installation as compared with the prior art. A lighting control terminal having a width and a lighting control system including the lighting control terminal can be constructed.

Explanatory drawing which shows the system configuration | structure of the illumination control system of 1st Embodiment. Illustrative diagram showing the arrangement of illumination and the correspondence between illumination, address and group, (a) explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of illumination, (b) explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between illumination and address, (c) ) Explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between groups and addresses Explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between switches and groups External view showing an example of the closed state of the handle cover of the lighting control terminal External view showing an example of an open state of the handle cover of the lighting control terminal Explanatory drawing which shows the setting information regarding lighting on or off The block diagram which shows the structure of the illumination control terminal of 1st Embodiment. Flowchart explaining new registration or change of setting information in timer mode Example of screen before and after change of setting information in timer mode, (a) Example of screen showing before change of parameter of setting information in 24-hour display type, (b) Screen showing after change of parameter of setting information in 24-hour display type Example, (c) Screen example showing before setting parameter change in day display type, (d) Screen example showing after setting parameter change in day display type Flowchart explaining new registration or change of setting information in advance notice extension mode Example of screen before and after changing setting information in advance notice extension mode, (a) Example of screen showing before change of setting information turn-off notice time, (b) Example of screen showing change of setting information before turn-off notice time Explanatory drawing which shows the time change of the lighting state of illumination Example of screen before and after change of setting information in advance notice extension mode, (a) Example of screen showing before change of lighting extension time of setting information, (b) Example of screen showing after change of lighting extension time of setting information Explanatory drawing which shows the time change of the lighting state of illumination Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the conventional illumination control system External view of conventional lighting control terminal

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the up, down, left, and right directions shown in FIG. 4 are defined as the up, down, left, and right directions, the front side of the drawing is defined as the forward direction, and the back side of the drawing is defined as the backward direction.

(First embodiment)
A configuration of the illumination control system 100 including the illumination control terminal 14 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a system configuration of a lighting control system 100 including a lighting control terminal 14 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of lighting loads (hereinafter simply referred to as “lighting”) and the corresponding relationships among lighting, addresses, and groups. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of illumination, FIG. 4B is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between the illumination and the address, and FIG. 4C is the correspondence between the group and the address. It is explanatory drawing which shows a relationship. The lighting control system shown in FIG. 1 controls lighting or extinguishing of each of the lights 1 to 8 installed in an office, factory, store, or the like, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the lighting control system 100 includes each of the lights 1 to 8 to be controlled, an operation control unit 13, a lighting control terminal 14, and commercial AC power supplies AC <b> 1 and AC <b> 2. ing.

(Configuration of lighting control system 100)
Each of the lights 1 to 8 is in an open state or a closed state of each contact point of the relays Ry1 to Ry8 included in the operation control unit 13 provided so as to correspond to the respective lights 1 to 8 in a one-to-one correspondence. Turns on or off according to. For example, when the contact of the relay Ry1 provided according to the illumination 1 is closed, the illumination 1 is turned on, and when the contact of the relay Ry5 provided according to the illumination 5 is open, the illumination 5 is turned off. To do. The illumination 1 and the relay Ry1 are electrically connected by a power line. Similarly, the illumination 2 and the relay Ry2 are electrically connected by a power line. Similarly, the illumination 3 and the relay Ry3 are electrically connected by a power line. Similarly, the illumination 4 and the relay Ry4 are electrically connected by a power line. Similarly, the illumination 5 and the relay Ry5 are electrically connected by a power line. Similarly, the illumination 6 and the relay Ry6 are electrically connected by a power line. Similarly, the illumination 7 and the relay Ry7 are electrically connected by a power line. Similarly, the illumination 8 and the relay Ry8 are electrically connected by a power line.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, addresses are assigned to the respective lights 1 to 8 shown in FIG. The correspondence relationship between each of the lights 1 to 8 and the address will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2B, the address 1 is assigned to the illumination 1. Similarly, the address 1-2 is assigned to the illumination 2. Similarly, the address 3 is assigned to the illumination 3. Similarly, the address 4 is assigned to the illumination 4. Similarly, the address 5-1 is given to the illumination 5. Similarly, the address 6 is assigned to the illumination 6. Similarly, the address 2-3 is assigned to the illumination 7. Similarly, the address 2-4 is given to the illumination 8. Data indicating the correspondence between each of the lights 1 to 8 and the address shown in FIG. 2B is stored in a transmission unit 9 (see later) of the operation control unit 13.

  Further, in order to efficiently perform the operation of turning on / off the plurality of lights 1 to 8, groups are set for the assigned addresses. The correspondence between addresses and groups will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2C is an explanatory diagram showing the correspondence between addresses and groups. In FIG. 2C, address 1-1, address 1-2, address 1-3, and address 1-4 are defined as group G1. Address 2-1, address 2-2, address 2-3, and address 2-4 are defined as group G2. Address 1-2 and address 1-4 are defined as group G3. Address 2-2 and address 2-4 are defined as group G4. Data indicating the correspondence between addresses and groups shown in FIG. 2C is stored in the transmission unit 9 (see below) of the operation control unit 13.

  The operation control unit 13 controls lighting or extinguishing of each of the lights 1 to 8 according to a control signal output from the lighting control terminal 14 by driving power supplied from commercial AC power supplies AC1 and AC2. As shown in FIG. 1, the operation control unit 13 includes a transmission unit 9, T / U (Terminal Unit) 10a and T / U 10b, a remote control transformer 11, and relays Ry1 to Ry8.

  The transmission unit 9 operates using power supplied from a commercial AC power supply AC1 as a drive source, and supplies drive power necessary for the operation of the T / U 10a or T / U 10b to each T / U 10a or T / U 10b. . The control signal output by the illumination control terminal 14 is input to the transmission unit 9. The control signal includes at least a group of lights 1 to 8 shown in FIG. 2C and a set time for turning on or off the group. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, when the transmission unit 9 is set in advance so that the lights 1 to 4 of the group G1 are turned on or off in response to pressing of the switch SWa (see FIG. 4), the lighting control terminal 14 The control signal output from the above includes the type of the group G1 and the set time when the lighting or extinguishing is performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, when the transmission unit 9 is set in advance so that the lights 5 to 8 of the group G2 are turned on or off in response to pressing of the switch SWb (see FIG. 4), the illumination control signal 14 The control signal output from the above includes the type of the group G2 and the set time when the lighting or extinguishing is performed.

  The transmission unit 9 outputs a signal for controlling lighting or extinguishing of each of the lights 1 to 8 to the T / U 10a or T / U 10b according to the input control signal. The transmission unit 9 and the commercial AC power supply AC1 are electrically connected by a power line.

  The T / U 10a or T / U 10b operates using the power supplied from the transmission unit 9 or the power supplied from the transmission unit 9 and the power supplied supplementarily from the remote control transformer 11 as drive sources. Each of the signals output by the control signal is input, and the operation of each of the relays Ry1 to Ry8 is controlled according to the signal. The T / U 10a illustrated in FIG. 1 controls the operations of the relays Ry1, Ry2, Ry5, and Ry6. Further, the T / U 10b illustrated in FIG. 1 controls the operations of the relays Ry3, Ry4, Ry7, and Ry8. The transmission unit 9 and the T / U 10a or T / U 10b are electrically connected by a power line. The T / U 10a and the relays Ry1, Ry2, Ry5, and Ry6 are electrically connected by power lines. The T / U 10b and the relays Ry3, Ry4, Ry7, and Ry8 are electrically connected by power lines. The T / U 10a or T / U 10b and the remote control transformer 11 are electrically connected by a power line.

  The remote control transformer 11 transforms the electric power supplied from the commercial AC power supply AC2, and supplementarily supplies driving power necessary for driving the T / U 10a or T / U 10b. In addition, the remote control transformer 11 transforms the power supplied from the commercial AC power supply AC2, and supplementarily supplies driving power necessary for opening and closing the contacts of the relays Ry1 to Ry8. Further, the remote control transformer 11 shown in FIG. 1 and each of the relays Ry1 to Ry8 are connected by a power line. The remote control transformer 11 and the commercial AC power supply AC2 are electrically connected by a power line.

  Each of the relays Ry <b> 1 to Ry <b> 8 is based on electric power supplied from an AC power supply (not shown) or electric power supplied from an AC power supply (not shown) and driving power supplied supplementarily by the remote control transformer 11. The lighting of each illumination 1-8 is controlled by opening and closing the contact of ~ Ry8 itself. In FIG. 1, the relay Ry1 controls lighting or extinguishing of the illumination 1. Similarly, the relay Ry2 controls the lighting 2 to be turned on or off. Similarly, the relay Ry3 controls the lighting 3 to be turned on or off. Similarly, the relay Ry4 controls the lighting 4 to be turned on or off. Similarly, the relay Ry5 controls the lighting 5 to be turned on or off. Similarly, the relay Ry6 controls the lighting 6 to be turned on or off. Similarly, the relay Ry7 controls the lighting 7 to be turned on or off. Similarly, the relay Ry8 controls the lighting 8 to be turned on or off.

(Configuration of lighting control terminal 14)
The lighting control terminal 14 outputs a control signal for controlling lighting or extinguishing of each of the lights 1 to 8 to the transmission unit 9 of the operation control unit 13. Details of the appearance of the illumination control terminal 14 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. 4 is an external view showing a closed state of each of the handle cover HC1 and the handle cover HC2 of the lighting control terminal 14 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is an external view showing an open state of the handle cover HC1 and the handle cover HC2 of the lighting control terminal 14 of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the lighting control terminal 14 is disposed in a state where it can be seen with respect to the wall surface W of an office, factory, store, etc., and the installation width (Lz) of the conventional lighting control terminal 14z shown in FIG. The installation width (L) is considerably shorter than that. The illumination control terminal 14 shown in FIG. 4 includes an illumination control terminal unit A and an illumination control terminal unit B that commonly use a substantially rectangular parallelepiped casing K that is very thin in the thickness direction. The lighting control terminal 14 shown in FIG. 4 includes two sets of lighting control terminal unit A and lighting control terminal unit B, but is not limited to two sets of lighting control terminal unit A and lighting control terminal unit B. .

  The illumination control terminal unit A includes a substantially rectangular parallelepiped casing K that is very thin in the thickness direction, and a handle cover that is pivotally mounted about a rotation axis J1 that is disposed in the longitudinal direction of the front surface of the casing K. And at least HC1. FIG. 4 shows a state in which the handle cover HC1 is rotated by 0 degrees. As shown in FIG. 4, a switch SWa is disposed on the front surface of the handle cover HC1. Further, an LED lamp 23 is disposed on the front surface of the housing K. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the switch SWa outputs a control signal related to turning on or off the lights 1 to 4 of the group G1 in response to pressing of the switch SWa. In the first embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 3, a group of lights that are turned on or off in response to pressing of the switch SWa or the switch SWb is set in the transmission unit 9 in advance.

  The LED lamp 23 emits light and notifies the lighting state or the light-off state of the lights 1 to 4 of the group G1 so that they can be identified by color. The LED lamp 24 emits light and notifies the lighting state of the lights 5 to 8 in the group G2 so that they can be identified by color. For example, the LED lamp 23 emits red light corresponding to the lighting state of the lights 1 to 4 of the group G1, and the LED lamp 23 emits green light corresponding to the light-off state of the lights 1 to 4 of the group G1. Further, the LED lamp 24 emits red light corresponding to the lighting state of the lights 5 to 8 of the group G2, and the LED lamp 24 emits green light corresponding to the light-off state of the lights 5 to 8 of the group G2.

  Like the lighting control terminal unit A, the lighting control terminal unit B rotates around a substantially rectangular parallelepiped casing K that is very thin in the thickness direction and a rotation axis J2 that is disposed in the longitudinal direction of the front face of the casing K. At least a handle cover HC2 pivotally attached is provided. FIG. 4 shows a state in which the handle cover HC2 is rotated by 0 degrees. As shown in FIG. 4, a switch SWb is disposed on the front surface of the handle cover HC2. In addition, an LED lamp 24 and a communication unit 25 are disposed on the front surface of the housing K. The communication unit 25 receives setting information related to lighting or extinguishing of each of the lights 1 to 8 as illustrated in FIG. 6 from a setting communication device 50 (described later) that is an external terminal via infrared communication or the like.

  The setting information regarding lighting or extinguishing of each of the lights 1 to 8 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating setting information regarding lighting or extinguishing of each of the lights 1 to 8. The setting information shown in FIG. 6 includes a setting information number that is a control program number, a group that is a control target, an input time that indicates a lighting time at which the lights of the control target group are turned on collectively, and a control target group. Prior to the turn-off time of the lighting, a notice turn-off time indicating the time when the light is turned off in advance for some of the groups, a turn-off time indicating the turn-off time when the lights of the control target group are turned off collectively, and the control And the control date on which is executed.

  In the description of FIG. 6, as a premise, on weekdays from Monday to Friday, at 8:30, all the lights 1 to 8 corresponding to the groups G1 and G2 arranged in the office, factory, store, etc. are turned on. Suppose that the operation is performed. In FIG. 6, according to the setting information of setting information number 1, the lighting 2, lighting 4, lighting 6 and lighting 8 respectively corresponding to the groups G3 and G4 are turned off in advance at 12:00 from Monday to Friday. Is done. Preliminary turning off does not mean that all the lights 1-8 are turned off at the same time, but a part of all the lights 1-8 (lighting 2, Illumination 4, illumination 6, and illumination 8) are turned off. According to the setting information of setting information number 2, all the lights 1 to 8 respectively corresponding to the groups G1 and G2 are turned off at 12:05 from Monday to Friday. Since the illumination 2, illumination 4, illumination 6, and illumination 8 are already turned off by the setting information of the setting information number 1, the illumination 1, illumination 3, illumination 5, 7 is additionally turned off.

  According to the setting information of setting information number 3, from Monday to Friday, the illumination 2, illumination 4, illumination 6, and illumination 8 respectively corresponding to the groups G3 and G4 are turned off in advance at time 18:00. According to the setting information of setting information number 4, from Monday to Friday, the lights 5 to 8 corresponding to the group G2 are turned off collectively at the time 18:05. According to the setting information of setting information number 5, from Monday to Friday, the lighting 2 and the lighting 4 corresponding to the group G3 are turned off in advance at time 23:00. According to the setting information number 6, from Monday to Friday, the lights 1 to 4 corresponding to the group G1 are turned off collectively at 23:05. In addition, since the illumination 2 and the illumination 4 are already turned off by the setting information of the setting information number 5, the illumination 1 and the illumination 3 are additionally turned off at the time 23:05.

  In FIG. 4, the handle cover HC1 is fixed to the housing K by the engagement of the engaging portion KC1 disposed on the rear surface of the handle cover HC1 and the engaged portion HKC1 disposed on the front surface of the housing K. It becomes. As described above, the state in which the handle cover HC1 shown in FIG. 4 is fixed to the housing K is defined as the closed state of the handle cover HC1. Similarly, in FIG. 4, the handle cover HC2 is fixed to the housing K by the engagement of the locking portion KC2 disposed on the rear surface of the handle cover HC2 and the locked portion HKC2 disposed on the front surface of the housing K. It will be in the state. As described above, the state in which the handle cover HC2 shown in FIG. 4 is fixed to the housing K is defined as the closed state of the handle cover HC2.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the state in which the engagement of the locking portion KC1 provided on the rear surface of the handle cover HC1 and the locked portion HKC1 provided on the front surface of the housing K is released is the open state of the handle cover HC1. It is defined as FIG. 5 shows a state in which the handle cover HC1 is rotated 180 degrees. Similarly, the state where the engagement between the locking portion KC2 provided on the rear surface of the handle cover HC2 and the locked portion HKC2 provided on the front surface of the housing K is defined as an open state of the handle cover HC2. When the handle cover HC1 is in the open state, an increase button 26a, a decrease button 27a, a mode selection button 28a, a selection button 29a, and an enter button 30a are arranged on the rear surface of the handle cover HC1. Further, in order to fix and maintain the closed state of the handle cover HC1, a locking portion KC1 is disposed on the rear surface of the handle cover HC1.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a display unit 17 is disposed on the front surface of the housing K of the lighting control terminal unit A. The display area of the display unit 17 is mainly classified into a mode selection area 31a and a setting content display area 32a. The mode selection area 31a is an area for indicating the type of various modes and the type of the currently selected mode, and the normal mode is selected in the mode selection area 31a shown in FIG. The setting content display area 32a is an area for indicating the contents of the setting information set by the various buttons 26a to 30a corresponding to any mode selected in the mode selection area 31a. For example, FIG. Is displayed in the setting content display area 32a shown in FIG.

  Various modes will be described. The various modes include a normal mode, a current time mode, a timer mode, and a notice extension mode. The normal mode is a current time mode for setting the current time, a timer mode for setting setting information for turning on or off one of the lights 1 to 8 at a predetermined time, and each light 1 This is a mode indicating that the normal lighting control system 100 is in operation other than the advance notice extension mode for setting the extended lighting time or the notice light extinction time of ~ 8. The current time mode is a mode for setting the current time indicated by the internal clock C3 (see FIG. 7) included in the lighting control terminal 14. The timer mode is a mode for newly registering the setting information shown in FIG. 6 or changing each parameter in the setting information. The advance notice extension mode is a mode for newly registering the setting information shown in FIG. 6 or changing each parameter in the setting information.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a display unit 18 is disposed on the front surface of the housing K of the lighting control terminal unit B. The display area of the display unit 18 is mainly classified into a mode selection area 31b and a setting content display area 32b. The mode selection area 31b is an area for indicating the type of various modes and the type of the currently selected mode, and the notice extension mode is selected in the mode selection area 31b shown in FIG. The setting content display area 32b is an area for indicating the contents of the setting information set by the various buttons 26b to 30b corresponding to any mode selected in the mode selection area 31b. For example, FIG. In the setting content display area 32b shown in FIG. 5, a state in which the notice turn-off time corresponding to the setting information of the setting information number 2 is set is displayed.

  Various buttons shown in FIG. 5 will be described. The mode selection button 28a (or 28b) selects any one of a normal mode, a current time mode, a timer mode, and a notice extension mode displayed in the mode selection area 31a (or 31b) of the display unit 17 (or 18). It is a button for. The selection button 29a (or 29b) is a button for selecting each parameter in any mode when the current time mode, the timer mode, or the advance notice extension mode is selected by the mode selection button 28a (or 28b). is there. Either the increase button 26a (or 26b) or the decrease button 27a (or 27b) is selected when any one of the current time mode, the timer mode, and the notice extension mode is selected by the mode selection button 28a (or 28b). It is a button for increasing or decreasing each parameter in the mode. The decision button 30a (or 30b) is a button for deciding each finally selected parameter or the like.

  Next, details of the configuration of the illumination control terminal 14 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating an internal configuration of the lighting control terminal 14 according to the first embodiment. The illumination control terminal 14 includes a terminal control unit 15, an internal clock C3, a memory 16, a display unit 17, a display unit 18, a switch group 19a, a switch group 19b, an input detection unit 20, and an LED lamp 23. And an LED lamp 24 and a communication unit 25. The lighting control terminal 14 operates by being supplied with driving power from the transmission unit 9 of the operation control unit 13.

  The terminal control unit 15 is configured by a microcomputer, and controls the operation of each unit in the illumination control terminal 14. The terminal control unit 15 includes an internal clock C3 that measures the current time by counting clocks supplied from a clock circuit (not shown). The terminal control unit 15 stores information indicating which switch is selected from the switch groups 19 a and 19 b in the memory 16. The terminal control unit 15 generates a control signal for controlling lighting or extinguishing according to a pressing signal (described later) output from the input detection unit 20, and sends the generated control signal to the operation control unit 13. Output.

  The memory 16 is configured by a nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM, and stores setting information regarding control of turning on or off each of the lights 1 to 8 shown in FIG.

  The display unit 17 is arranged in front of the housing K of the lighting control terminal unit A shown in FIG. 5, and when the normal mode is selected in response to the pressing of the mode selection button 28a, the internal clock of the terminal control unit 15 is displayed. The current time measured by C3 is displayed. Further, when the current time mode is selected in response to the pressing of the mode selection button 28a, the display unit 17 blinks the current time when the mode selection button 28a is pressed to set the current time. In addition, an underbar (not shown) indicating that the current time can be set is displayed.

  When the timer mode is selected in response to the pressing of the mode selection button 28a, the display unit 17 displays any of the setting information shown in FIG. An underbar (not shown) indicating that the setting information number, group, execution or non-execution, etc.) can be set is displayed. Further, when the advance notice extension mode is selected in response to the pressing of the mode selection button 28a, the display unit 17 displays one of the setting information shown in FIG. 7 and the parameter of the setting information. An underbar (not shown) indicating that the setting information number, group, notice turn-off time, lighting extension time, etc. can be set is displayed.

  The display unit 18 is arranged in front of the housing K of the lighting control terminal unit B shown in FIG. 5, and when the normal mode is selected in response to the pressing of the mode selection button 28b, the internal clock of the terminal control unit 15 is displayed. The current time measured by C3 is displayed. Further, when the current time mode is selected in response to the pressing of the mode selection button 28b, the display unit 18 blinks the current time when the mode selection button 28b is pressed to set the current time. In addition, an underbar (not shown) indicating that the current time can be set is displayed.

  In addition, when the timer mode is selected in response to the pressing of the mode selection button 28b, the display unit 18 displays any of the setting information shown in FIG. An underbar (not shown) indicating that the information number, group, operation or non-operation, etc.) can be set is displayed. Further, when the advance notice extension mode is selected in response to the pressing of the mode selection button 28b, the display unit 18 displays any of the setting information shown in FIG. An under bar (not shown) is displayed indicating that the setting information number, group, notice turn-off time, lighting extension time, etc.) can be set.

  The switch group 19a includes a switch SWa, a switch SW1a indicating the open or closed state of the handle cover HC1, a switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a, a switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a, and a switch SW4a corresponding to the mode selection button 28a. The switch SW5a corresponding to the selection button 29a and the switch SW6a corresponding to the decision button 30a. The switches other than the switch SW1a in the switch group 19a output a pressing signal indicating that the switch has been pressed to the input detection unit 20 every time the switch itself is pressed.

  Corresponding to the case where the handle cover HC1 is opened, the switch SW1a outputs a pressing signal indicating the contact OFF state to the input detection unit 20. Corresponding to the case where the handle cover HC1 is closed, the switch SW1a inputs a pressing signal indicating the contact ON state.

  The switch group 19b includes a switch SWb, a switch SW1b indicating whether the handle cover HC2 is open or closed, a switch SW2b corresponding to the increase button 26b, a switch SW3b corresponding to the decrease button 27b, and a switch SW4b corresponding to the mode selection button 28b. , A switch SW5b corresponding to the selection button 29b and a switch SW6b corresponding to the decision button 30b. The switches other than the switch SW1b in the switch group 19b output a pressing signal indicating that the switch has been pressed to the input detection unit 20 every time the switch itself is pressed.

  Corresponding to the case where the handle cover HC2 is opened, the switch SW1b outputs a pressing signal indicating the contact OFF state to the input detection unit 20. Corresponding to the case where the handle cover HC2 is closed, the switch SW1b outputs a pressing signal indicating the contact ON state to the input detection unit 20.

  The input detection unit 20 monitors the operation of each switch of the switch groups 19a and 19b, inputs a pressing signal output from any one of the switch groups 19a and 19b, and inputs the pressing signal to the terminal control unit 15. Output to. Note that the pressing signal output from the input detection unit 20 to the terminal control unit 15 includes at least the type of the pressed switch among the switch groups 19a and 19b. Further, the input detection unit 20 detects the open state or the closed state of the handle cover HC1 or the handle cover HC2 in accordance with the pressing signal output from the switch SW1a or SW1b. For example, when a pressing signal indicating the contact ON state is input from the switch SW1a, the input detection unit 20 detects that the handle cover HC1 is open. Further, when a pressing signal indicating the contact OFF state is input from the switch SW1b, the input detection unit 20 detects that the handle cover HC2 is closed.

  When the terminal control unit 15 determines that the lights 1 to 4 of the group G1 are lit, the LED lamp 23 emits red light under the control of the terminal control unit 15, and the terminal control unit 15 causes the group G1 to emit light. When it is determined that the lights 1 to 4 are in a state of being turned off, the terminal controller 15 emits green light. Note that the terminal control unit 15 presses the pressing signal output by pressing the switch SWa via the input detection unit 20 in a state where the switch SWa is not pressed (the lights 1 to 4 of the group G1 are turned off). Is obtained, it is determined that the lights 1 to 4 of the group G1 are turned on. Similarly, the terminal control unit 15 presses the pressing signal output by pressing the switch SWa via the input detection unit 20 in the state where the switch SWa is pressed (the lights 1 to 4 of the group G1 are lit). Is obtained, it is determined that the lights 1 to 4 of the group G1 are turned off.

  When the terminal control unit 15 determines that the lights 5 to 8 of the group G2 are lit, the LED lamp 24 emits red light under the control of the terminal control unit 15, and the terminal control unit 15 causes the group G2 to emit light. When it is determined that the lights 5 to 8 are in a state of being extinguished, the terminal controller 15 emits green light. Note that the terminal control unit 15 outputs a pressing signal output by pressing the switch SWb via the input detection unit 20 in a state where the switch SWb is not pressed (a state where the lights 5 to 8 of the group G2 are turned off). Is obtained, it is determined that the lights 5 to 8 of the group G2 are turned on. Similarly, the terminal control unit 15 presses the pressing signal output by pressing the switch SWb via the input detection unit 20 in the state where the switch SWb is pressed (the lights 5 to 8 of the group G2 are lit). Is obtained, it is determined that the lights 5 to 8 of the group G2 are turned off.

  The communication unit 25 is arranged in front of the housing K of the lighting control terminal unit B, and transmits a control signal related to new registration of setting information shown in FIG. 6 transmitted via infrared communication or the like by the setting communication device 50 which is an external terminal. Receive. The control signal relating to the new registration of the setting information includes the parameters of the setting information input by the setting communication device 50 and the fact that the setting information is newly registered. This parameter includes at least a group to be controlled and a set time at which lighting or extinguishing control is executed. When receiving a control signal related to new registration of setting information from the setting communication device 50, the communication unit 25 notifies the terminal control unit 15 that the control signal has been received. When receiving a notification that the communication unit 25 has received a control signal related to new registration of setting information from the setting communication device 50, the terminal control unit 15 acquires the setting information and stores the setting information in the memory 16. Remember.

  Next, new registration or change of setting information in the timer mode will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining new registration or change of setting information in the timer mode. FIG. 9 shows screen examples before and after the setting information is changed in the timer mode. FIG. 5A shows an example of a screen showing the setting information parameter before change in the 24-hour display type. FIG. 5B is an example of a screen showing the change of the setting information parameter in the 24-hour display type. FIG. 5C is an example of a screen showing the setting information parameter before change in the day of the week display type. FIG. 4D is an example of a screen showing the change of the parameter of the setting information in the day of the week display type. In the description of FIGS. 8 and 9, it is assumed that the lighting control terminal unit A is used as an example.

  In FIG. 8, the input detection unit 20 of the lighting control terminal 14 detects whether or not the handle cover HC1 is open (S11). When it is detected that the handle cover HC1 is in the open state (YES in S11), the terminal control unit 15 responds to pressing the switch SW4a (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the mode selection button 28a a predetermined number of times. An underbar 34a is displayed in the timer mode of the mode selection area 31a (S12).

  When the underbar 34a is displayed in the timer mode (YES in S12), the terminal control unit 15 displays a menu or the like in the timer mode in the setting information display area 32a of the display unit 17. When it is input that setting information is newly registered in this menu (YES in S13), various parameters of the newly registered setting information (group to be controlled, setting time to turn on / off, etc.) Is set (S14). The terminal control unit 15 generates setting information based on the set parameters, and stores the generated setting information in the memory 16 (S19). Thereby, the process of FIG. 8 is completed.

  In addition, when an input indicating that the setting information is changed is input in the menu in the timer mode displayed in the setting information display area 32a (NO in S13), the terminal control unit 15 displays the setting information display area 32a. As shown in FIG. 9A or 9C, the setting information shown in FIG. 6 is displayed (S15). The displayed setting information may be setting information of a setting information number set in advance so as to be initially displayed, or may be setting information displayed immediately before. When the setting information displayed immediately before is displayed, the terminal control unit 15 stores the setting information number of the setting information displayed immediately before in the memory 16 and sets the stored setting information. It is preferable to display the setting information displayed immediately before based on the information number.

  After the setting information shown in FIG. 9A or 9C is displayed, the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a, the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a, the switch SW5a corresponding to the selection button 29a, and the enter button When any one of the switches SW6a corresponding to 30a is operated, the terminal control unit 15 changes the parameter of the setting information (S16). After the terminal control unit 15 stores the changed setting information in the memory 16 (S19), the process of FIG. 8 ends.

  If it is detected in S11 that the handle cover HC1 is not in an open state (NO in S11), if it is a new registration of setting information (YES in S17), the setting information input by the setting communication device 50 Is input to the communication unit 25 of the lighting control terminal 14 (YES in S18). The communication unit 25 receives the input control signal and notifies the terminal control unit 15 that the control signal has been received. When receiving a notification that the communication unit 25 has received a control signal related to the new creation of setting information from the setting communication device 50, the terminal control unit 15 acquires the setting information and stores the setting information in the memory 16. Store (S19), and the process of FIG. 8 ends.

  An example of FIGS. 9A and 9B will be described. As shown in FIG. 9A, when the switch SW4a corresponding to the mode selection button 28a is pressed, the terminal control unit 15 displays an underbar 34a in the timer mode of the mode selection area 31a. At this time, the terminal control unit 15 initially displays the setting information of the parameter “PGR3” of the setting information number 3 (PGR3) in the setting information display area 32a. Note that the setting information initially displayed when the timer mode is selected in the mode selection area 31a may be arbitrary by default settings.

  When the setting information of setting information number 3 (PGR3) is displayed in the setting information display area 32a of FIG. 9A, the terminal control unit 15 displays the parameter displayed in the setting information display area 32a. An under bar 35a as a primary key is displayed on “PGR3”. When the underbar 35a selects the parameter “PGR3”, the terminal control unit 15 responds to the number of times of pressing by pressing the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a. The setting information corresponding to the arbitrary setting information number is displayed. For example, when the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a is pressed once while the underbar 35a selects the parameter “PGR3”, the setting information of the setting information number 4 corresponding to the parameter “PGR4” is set information. It is displayed in the display area 32a.

  It is assumed that the parameter is changed with respect to the setting information of setting information number 3 (PGR3) displayed in the setting information display area 32a of FIG. When the switch SW6a corresponding to the enter button 30a is pressed while the underbar 35a as the main key selects the parameter “PGR3”, the terminal control unit 15 displays the time display area 33a in the setting information display area 32a. The under bar 36a, which is the primary key, is displayed. Here, in the time display area 33a, a parameter “24hour” indicating a 24-hour display type that is selected when the lighting or extinguishing timing is changed according to time, and when the lighting or extinguishing timing is changed according to the day of the week. A parameter “1day” indicating the selected day display type is displayed.

  When the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a is pressed once while the underbar 36a as the main key is displayed in the time display area 33a, the underbar 36a is set to the parameter “1day”. Can be selected. As a default setting, the underbar 36a initially selects the parameter “24hour”. However, the parameter “1day” may be initially selected for the underbar 36a. As shown in FIG. 6, the setting information of setting information number 3 is a content in which the illumination 2, illumination 4, illumination 6, and illumination 8 of the groups G3 and G4 are turned off at 18:00.

  In FIG. 9A, the switch SW5a corresponding to the selection button 29a is displayed with the underbar 36a selecting the parameter “24hour” in the time display area 33a of the setting information number 3 (PGR3) displayed in the setting information display area 32a. When pressed, the terminal control unit 15 displays an underbar 37a, which is a main key, in the parameter “18:00” indicating the turn-off time of the setting information. When the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a is pressed while the underbar 37a as the main key is displayed in the setting information display area 32a, the turn-off time is arbitrarily changed. Is possible. When the switch SW5a corresponding to the selection button 29a is pressed after the turn-off time is changed by pressing the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a, the terminal control unit 15 sets the setting information number. An underbar 38a as a primary key is displayed in the parameter “execution” indicating that the setting information 3 is executed. As a default setting, the underbar 38a initially selects the parameter “execute”. However, the underbar 38a may initially select the parameter “non-execution”.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a is pressed while the underbar 38a as the main key is displayed in the setting information display area 32a. Accordingly, when the parameter “non-execution” is selected, the terminal control unit 15 hides the underbar 37a. The parameter “non-execution” shown in FIG. 9B indicates that the setting information of setting information number 3 is not executed. As shown in FIG. 9B, when the switch SW6a corresponding to the determination button 30a is pressed while the parameter “non-execution” is selected by the underbar 37a as the primary key, the terminal control unit 15 sets the setting information. A flag not to be executed is additionally set in the setting information of number 3, and the set setting information is stored in the memory 16.

  An example of FIGS. 9C and 9D will be described. As shown in FIG. 9C, when the switch SW4a corresponding to the mode selection button 28a is pressed, the terminal control unit 15 displays an underbar 34a in the timer mode of the mode selection area 31a. At this time, the terminal control unit 15 initially displays the setting information of the parameter “PGR3” of the setting information number 3 (PGR3) in the setting information display area 32a. Note that the setting information initially displayed when the timer mode is selected in the mode selection area 31a may be arbitrary by default settings.

  When the setting information of setting information number 3 (PGR3) is displayed in the setting information display area 32a of FIG. 9C, the terminal control unit 15 displays the parameter “PGR3 displayed in the setting information display area 32a. ", An under bar 35a as a primary key is displayed. When the underbar 35a selects the parameter “PGR3”, the terminal control unit 15 responds to the number of times of pressing by pressing the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a. The setting information corresponding to the arbitrary setting information number is displayed. For example, when the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a is pressed once while the underbar 35a selects the parameter “PGR3”, the setting information of the setting information number 4 corresponding to the parameter “PGR4” is set information. It is displayed in the display area 32a.

  It is assumed that the parameter is changed with respect to the setting information of setting information number 3 (PGR3) displayed in the setting information display area 32a of FIG. When the switch SW6a corresponding to the enter button 30a is pressed while the underbar 35a as the main key selects the parameter “PGR3”, the terminal control unit 15 displays the time display area 33a in the setting information display area 32a. An under bar 36a which is a primary key is displayed. When the underbar 36a selects the parameter “PGR3”, the terminal control unit 15 responds to the number of times of pressing by pressing the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a. It is possible to display setting information corresponding to an arbitrary setting information number.

  When the setting information of the setting information number 3 (PGR3) to be changed is displayed in the setting information display area 32a of FIG. 9C, the terminal control unit 15 displays the time displayed in the setting information display area 32a. An under bar 36a as a primary key is displayed in the area 33a. When the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a is pressed once while the underbar 36a as the main key is displayed in the time display area 33a, the underbar 36a is set to the parameter “24hour”. Can be selected. As shown in FIG. 7, the setting information of setting information number 3 is a content in which the illumination 2, illumination 4, illumination 6, and illumination 8 of the groups G2 and G4 are turned off at 18:00.

  In FIG. 9C, the switch SW5a corresponding to the selection button 29a is displayed with the under bar 36a selecting the parameter “1day” in the time display area 33a of the setting information number 3 (PGR3) displayed in the setting information display area 32a. When pressed, the terminal control unit 15 displays an underbar 37a as a main key on the parameter “Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday” indicating the control date of turning off the setting information. When the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a is pressed while the underbar 37a, which is the main key, is displayed in the setting information display area 32a, the control date for turning off can be arbitrarily set. It is possible to change to For example, when the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a is pressed once, the parameter “Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday” is displayed. For example, the day of the week selected according to the number of times the increase button 26a or the decrease button 27a is pressed is displayed. It is preferable that the parameters are set in advance periodically. When the switch SW5a corresponding to the selection button 29a is pressed after the extinction control date is changed by pressing the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a, the terminal control unit 15 sets An underbar 38a as a primary key is displayed in the parameter “operation” indicating that the setting information of information number 3 is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 9D, the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a is pressed in a state where the underbar 38a as the main key is displayed in the setting information display area 32a. Thus, when the parameter “non-execution” is selected, the terminal control unit 15 hides the underbar 36a and the control date of the turn-off. Note that the parameter “non-execution” shown in FIG. 9D indicates that the setting information of the setting information number 3 is not executed. As shown in FIG. 9D, when the switch SW6a corresponding to the determination button 30a is pressed while the under key 38a as the primary key selects the parameter “non-execution”, the terminal control unit 15 sets the setting information A flag not to be executed is additionally set in the setting information of number 3, and the set setting information is stored in the memory 16.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D, the terminal control unit 15 displays an underbar (not shown) in the target group in order to change the group that is the control target of the setting information. Also good. In this case, it is possible to appropriately change the group that is the control target of the setting information in response to pressing of the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a a predetermined number of times.

  Next, new registration or change of setting information in the advance notice extension mode will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining new registration or change of setting information in the advance notice extension mode. FIG. 11 is an example of the screen before and after the change of the turn-off notice time of the setting information in the notice extension mode. FIG. 6A shows an example of a screen showing the setting information before changing the turn-off notice time. FIG. 5B is an example of a screen showing the setting information after the change-off notice time is changed. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing temporal changes in the lighting state of the lights 1 to 8. FIG. 13 is a screen example before and after the change of the lighting extension time of the setting information in the advance notice extension mode. FIG. 6A shows an example of a screen showing the setting information before the lighting extension time is changed. FIG. 5B is an example of a screen showing the setting information after the lighting extension time is changed. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a change over time in the lighting state of the lights 1 to 8. In the description of FIGS. 10 to 14, it is assumed that the lighting control terminal unit A is used as an example.

  In FIG. 10, the input detection unit 20 of the lighting control terminal 14 detects whether or not the handle cover HC1 is open (S21). When it is detected that the handle cover HC1 is in the open state (YES in S21), the terminal control unit 15 responds to pressing the switch SW4a (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the mode selection button 28a a predetermined number of times. An underbar 34a is displayed in the notice extension mode of the mode selection area 31a (S22).

  When the underbar 34a is displayed in the advance notice mode (YES in S22), the terminal control unit 15 displays the menu in the advance notice mode in the setting information display area 32a of the display unit 17. When it is input that setting information is newly registered in this menu (YES in S23), various parameters of the setting information to be newly registered (group to be controlled, setting time to be turned on or off, etc.) Is set (S24). The terminal control unit 15 generates setting information based on the set parameters, and stores the generated setting information in the memory 16 (S29). Thereby, the process of FIG. 10 is completed.

  In addition, when an input indicating that the setting information is changed is input in the menu in the advance notice extension mode displayed in the setting information display area 32a (NO in S23), the terminal control unit 15 sets the setting information display area 32a. As shown in FIG. 11A or FIG. 13A, the setting information shown in FIG. 6 is displayed (S25). The displayed setting information may be setting information of a setting information number set in advance so as to be initially displayed, or may be setting information displayed immediately before. When the setting information displayed immediately before is displayed, the terminal control unit 15 stores the setting information number of the setting information displayed immediately before in the memory 16 and sets the stored setting information. It is preferable to display the setting information displayed immediately before based on the information number.

  After the setting information shown in FIG. 11 (a) or 13 (a) is displayed, the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a, the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a, the switch SW5a corresponding to the selection button 29a, and the enter button When any one of the switches SW6a corresponding to 30a is operated, the terminal control unit 15 changes the parameter of the setting information (S26). After the terminal setting unit 15 stores the changed setting information in the memory 16 (S29), the process of FIG. 10 ends.

  In addition, when it is detected in S21 that the handle cover HC1 is not in the open state (NO in S21), if the setting information is newly registered (YES in S27), the setting information input by the setting communication device 50 Is input to the communication unit 25 of the lighting control terminal 14 (YES in S28). The communication unit 25 receives the input control signal and notifies the terminal control unit 15 that the control signal has been received. When receiving a notification that the communication unit 25 has received a control signal related to the new creation of setting information from the setting communication device 50, the terminal control unit 15 acquires the setting information and stores the setting information in the memory 16. Store (S29), and the process of FIG. 10 ends.

  An example of FIGS. 11A and 11B will be described. As illustrated in FIG. 11A, when the switch SW4a corresponding to the mode selection button 28a is pressed, the terminal control unit 15 displays an underbar 34a in the notice extension mode of the mode selection area 31a. At this time, the terminal control unit 15 initially displays the setting information of the parameter “PGR1” of the setting information number 1 (PGR1) in the setting information display area 32a. Note that the setting information initially displayed when the notice extension mode is selected in the mode selection area 31a may be arbitrary by default settings.

  When the setting information of setting information number 1 (PGR1) is displayed in the setting information display area 32a of FIG. 11A, the terminal control unit 15 displays the parameter displayed in the setting information display area 32a. An under bar 35a as a primary key is displayed on “PGR1”. When the underbar 35a selects the parameter “PGR1”, the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a is pressed, so that the terminal control unit 15 responds to the number of presses. The setting information corresponding to the arbitrary setting information number is displayed. For example, when the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a is pressed once while the underbar 35a selects the parameter “PGR1”, the setting information of the setting information number 4 corresponding to the parameter “PGR2” is the setting information. It is displayed in the display area 32a.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the setting information of setting information number 1 shown in FIG. 11 (a) is a content in which the lighting 2, lighting 4, lighting 6, and lighting 8 that are groups G2 and G4 are turned off at 12:00. It is. Assume that the parameter is changed with respect to the setting information of setting information number 1 (PGR1) displayed in the setting information display area 32a of FIG. When the switch SW6a corresponding to the determination button 30a is pressed while the underbar 35a as the main key selects the parameter “PGR1”, the terminal control unit 15 displays the parameter displayed in the setting information display area 32a. The under key 39a, which is the primary key, is displayed at “notice off time”. As shown in FIG. 11A, when the underbar 39a that is the main key is displayed at the parameter “notice off time”, the terminal control unit 15 of the lighting control terminal 14 sets the setting information of setting information number 1. This is a state in which the notice turn-off time can be changed. In the first embodiment, the parameter “notice off time” can be selected from “none”, “5 minutes ago”, and “10 minutes ago”. However, the parameter “notice off time” may be set arbitrarily.

  When the switch SW5a corresponding to the selection button 29a is pressed with the underbar 39a displayed in the setting information display area 32a selecting the parameter “precautionary extinguishing time”, the terminal control unit 15 displays the state shown in FIG. As described above, the under bar 40a, which is the main key, is displayed in the parameter “5 minutes before” indicating an example of the option of the notice turn-off time of the setting information. When the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a is pressed in a state where the underbar 40a as the main key is displayed in the setting information display area 32a, the notice turn-off time is set to “none”. ], “5 minutes before”, and “10 minutes before” can be arbitrarily selected.

  When the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a is pressed to change the notice extinction time to the parameter “5 minutes ago” and then the switch SW6a corresponding to the decision button 30a is pressed, the terminal The control unit 15 stores the setting information of the setting information number 1 in which the notice extinguishing time is the parameter “11:55” in the memory 16.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the terminal control unit 15 displays an underbar (not shown) in the target group in order to change the group that is the control target of the setting information. Also good. In this case, it is possible to appropriately change the group that is the control target of the setting information in response to pressing of the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a a predetermined number of times.

  With reference to FIG. 12, a description will be given of the time change of lighting 1 to 8 in accordance with the setting information number 1 and the setting information number 2 changed as described above. In the setting information of setting information number 1 stored in the memory 16 in FIG. 12, all the lights 1 to 8 are lit until 11:55, which is the newly set notice turn-off time ( All lighting state). When the current time coincides with 11:55, which is the notice turn-off time in the setting information of setting information number 1, the terminal control unit 15 of the lighting control terminal 14 corresponds to the groups G3 and G4 according to the setting information of setting information number 1. A control signal for turning off the illumination 2, illumination 4, illumination 6, and illumination 8 is output to the operation control unit 13. Based on this control signal, the operation control unit 13 controls the illumination 2, the illumination 4, the illumination 6, and the illumination 8 to be turned off in advance (partially turned on). When the current time coincides with 12: 5, which is the all-off time in the setting information of setting information number 2, the terminal control unit 15 of the lighting control terminal 14 corresponds to the groups G1 and G2 according to the setting information of setting information number 2. A control signal for turning off the illuminations 1 to 8 is output to the operation control unit 13. Based on this control signal, the operation control unit 13 controls all the lights 1 to 8 to be turned off (all turned off).

  An example of FIGS. 13A and 13B will be described. As illustrated in FIG. 11A, when the switch SW4a corresponding to the mode selection button 28a is pressed, the terminal control unit 15 displays an underbar 34a in the notice extension mode of the mode selection area 31a. At this time, the terminal control unit 15 initially displays the setting information of the parameter “PGR1” of the setting information number 1 (PGR1) in the setting information display area 32a. Note that the setting information initially displayed when the notice extension mode is selected in the mode selection area 31a may be arbitrary by default settings.

  When the setting information of setting information number 1 (PGR1) is displayed in the setting information display area 32a of FIG. 11A, the terminal control unit 15 displays the parameter displayed in the setting information display area 32a. An under bar 35a as a primary key is displayed on “PGR1”. When the underbar 35a selects the parameter “PGR1”, the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a is pressed, so that the terminal control unit 15 responds to the number of presses. The setting information corresponding to the arbitrary setting information number is displayed. FIG. 13A shows that when the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a is pressed a predetermined number of times, the terminal control unit 15 sets the setting information number 6 according to the number of times of pressing. This is a screen displaying setting information.

  The setting information of setting information number 6 shown in FIG. 13A is content in which the lights 1 to 4 that are the group G1 are turned off at 23:05, as shown in FIG. It is assumed that the parameter is changed with respect to the setting information of setting information number 6 (PGR6) displayed in the setting information display area 32a of FIG. When the switch SW6a corresponding to the determination button 30a is pressed while the underbar 35a as the main key selects the parameter “PGR6”, the terminal control unit 15 displays the parameter displayed in the setting information display area 32a. An under bar 41a, which is a primary key, is displayed at “lighting extension time”. As shown in FIG. 13A, when the underbar 41a as the main key is displayed for the parameter “lighting extension time”, the terminal control unit 15 of the lighting control terminal 14 sets the setting information of the setting information number 6. This is a state in which the lighting extension time can be changed. In the first embodiment, the parameter “lighting extension time” can be selected from either “30 minutes” or “1 hour”. However, the parameter “lighting extension time” may be arbitrarily set.

  When the switch SW6a corresponding to the selection button 29a is pressed while the underbar 41a displayed in the setting information display area 32a selects the parameter “preliminary extinguishing time”, the terminal control unit 15 displays the state shown in FIG. As described above, the under bar 42a, which is the main key, is displayed in the parameter “30 minutes” indicating an option example of the lighting extension time of the setting information. When the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a is pressed while the under bar 42a as the main key is displayed in the setting information display area 32a, the notice turn-off time is set to “30”. Either “minute” or “1 hour” can be arbitrarily selected.

  When the determination button 30a is pressed after the lighting extension time is changed to the parameter “30 minutes” by pressing the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a, the terminal control unit 15 turns on The setting information of setting information number 6 having the extension time as the parameter “23:35” is stored in the memory 16.

  Although not shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the terminal control unit 15 displays an underbar (not shown) in the target group in order to change the group that is the control target of the setting information. Also good. In this case, it is possible to appropriately change the group that is the control target of the setting information in response to pressing of the switch SW2a corresponding to the increase button 26a or the switch SW3a corresponding to the decrease button 27a a predetermined number of times.

  With reference to FIG. 14, a description will be given of the time change of lighting 1 to 8 in accordance with the setting information number 5 and the setting information number 6 changed as described above. In the setting information of setting information number 5 stored in the memory 16 in FIG. 14, the lights 1 to 4 of the group G1 are turned on until 23:00, which is a preset notice turn-off time, and the lights of the group G2 5-8 are the state which has extinguished (G1 all lighting state). When the current time coincides with 23:00, which is the notice turn-off time in the setting information of setting information number 5, the terminal control unit 15 of the lighting control terminal 14 performs lighting corresponding to the group G3 according to the setting information of setting information number 5. 2 and a control signal for turning off the illumination 4 are output to the operation control unit 13. Based on this control signal, the operation control unit 13 controls the illumination 2 and the illumination 4 to be turned off in advance (G1-G2 partial lighting state). When the current time coincides with 23:35, which is the all-off time in the setting information of setting information number 6 in which the lighting extension time is set, the terminal control unit 15 of the lighting control terminal 14 follows the setting information of setting information number 6 The control signal for turning off the lights 1 to 4 corresponding to the group G1 is output to the operation control unit 13. Based on this control signal, the operation control unit 13 controls the lights 1 to 4 to be turned off (all turned off).

  As described above, the illumination control terminal 14 according to the first embodiment of the present invention has the handle cover HC1 (or the pivot cover pivotally attached to the shaft portion J1 (or J2) disposed in the longitudinal direction. A housing K having HC2) is provided. In particular, a switch SWa (or switch SWb) for outputting a control signal related to turning on or off the lights 1 to 8 is disposed on the front surface of the handle cover HC1 (or HC2). In addition, on the rear surface of the handle cover HC1 (or HC2), various buttons 26a to 30a (or 26b to 26a) that are setting operation units for setting the lights 1 to 8 and the setting times for turning on or off the lights 1 to 8 are provided. 30b) and a locking portion KC1 (or KC2) for fixing the closed state of the handle cover HC1 (or HC2). Further, on the front surface of the housing K, a display unit 17 (or 18) for displaying setting contents set by various buttons 26a to 30a (or 26b to 30b) which are setting operation units, and a locking unit KC1 (or KC2). ) To be engaged, a locked portion HKC1 (or HKC2) for fixing the closed state of the handle cover HC1 (or HC2) is disposed.

  In addition, in the housing K, in response to pressing of the memory 16 that is a storage unit that stores setting information set by the various buttons 26a to 30a that are setting operation units, and the switch SWa (or SWb), or When the current time measured including the internal clock C3 which is a clock function for measuring the current time matches the set time included in the setting information stored in the memory 16 serving as the storage unit, according to the contents of the setting information. And a terminal control unit 15 that outputs a control signal related to turning on or off the lights 1 to 8.

  Therefore, according to the lighting control terminal 14 of the first embodiment, when the handle cover HC1 (or HC2) is opened, the setting communicator 50, the display unit 17, and the various buttons 26a to 30a (or display). It is possible to efficiently and easily execute setting of lighting that is turned on or off in response to pressing of any one of a plurality of switches SWa (or SWb) provided via the unit 18 and various buttons 26b to 30b). it can. Further, when the handle cover HC1 (or HC2) is in a closed state, the operations of the lights 1 to 8 set to be turned on or off in response to pressing of a plurality of switches SWa (or SWb), Control can be performed in an installation area that realizes sufficient space saving compared to the installation area of the conventional lighting control terminal 14z.

  In addition, the setting information set by the operation setting unit includes content that turns off a plurality of lights 1 to 8 or a part of the lights 1 to 8 at a predetermined setting time. Also good. In this case, according to the setting information, the lighting control terminal 14 of the first embodiment does not depend on pressing of the switch SWa (or SWb), and when the predetermined setting time is reached, the plurality of lights 1 to 8 or the plurality of lights A part of the lights 1 to 8 can be turned off collectively.

  In addition, the setting information set by the operation setting unit may include contents that turn off some of the plurality of lights 1 to 8 before a predetermined setting time. In this case, the lighting control terminal 14 according to the first embodiment, according to the setting information, does not depend on the pressing of the switch SWa (or SWb), and immediately before the predetermined setting time, among the plurality of lights 1 to 8 Some lights can be turned off collectively.

  Further, the time when the setting information set by the operation setting unit is turned off may be settable by the various buttons 26a to 30a (or 26b to 30b) which are setting operation units. Further, the turn-off time may be set so as to be extended by the setting operation unit. In this case, the lighting control terminal 14 according to the first embodiment efficiently sets the setting information stored in the memory 16 each time using the various buttons 26a to 30a (or 26b to 30b) which are setting operation units. can do.

  Moreover, the illumination control terminal 14 of 1st Embodiment may be provided with the LED lamp 23 (or 24) which is an alerting | reporting part alert | reported according to the state of illumination 1-8. The LED lamp 23 (or 24) emits and notifies the first color (red) corresponding to the lighting state of the lights 1 to 4, and the second color (corresponding to the light-off state of the lights 5 to 8). Green) emits light and notifies. Therefore, by providing the LED lamp 23 (or 24), the illumination control terminal 14 of the first embodiment can appropriately indicate the lighting state or the extinguishing state of the lightings 1-8.

  Moreover, the illumination control terminal 14 of 1st Embodiment is provided with the communication part 25 for receiving the setting information memorize | stored in the memory 16 in the front surface of the housing K by the setting communication apparatus 50 which is an external terminal, and terminal control. The unit 15 stores the setting information received by the communication unit 25 in the memory 16. Therefore, by providing the communication unit 25, the lighting control terminal 14 of the first embodiment does not operate the lighting control terminal 14 but operates the setting communication device 50 when a lot of setting information is newly created. The setting information can be newly created efficiently and stored in the memory 16.

  The lighting control system 100 according to the first embodiment controls lighting or extinguishing of the lights 1 to 8 according to the control signal based on the lighting control terminal 14 and a control signal output by the lighting control terminal 14. An operation control unit is provided. Thereby, it is possible to efficiently and easily execute setting of lighting that is turned on or off in response to pressing of any one of a plurality of switches provided, and lighting provided with a lighting control terminal 14 that realizes space saving of the installation area A control system can be constructed.

  Although various embodiments have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the illumination control terminal 14 and the illumination control system 100 of the present invention are not limited to such examples. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Understood.

  When the handle cover HC1 of the lighting control terminal unit A is in the closed state, the lighting control terminal 14 described above turns on or turns off the lighting of the group set according to FIG. 6 in response to pressing of the switch SWa. When the handle cover HC1 is in the open state, the control signal corresponding to the setting information is output when the local time coincides with the setting time of the setting information shown in FIG. Explained what to do. However, for example, when the handle cover HC1 is in the closed state, even if the switch SWa is not pressed, if the current time matches the setting time of the setting information shown in FIG. A control signal may be output.

  In addition, in order to fix the closed state of the handle cover HC1 described above, it has been described that the locking portion KC1 is disposed on the rear surface of the handle cover HC1, and the locked portion HKC1 is disposed on the front surface of the housing K. For example, the closed state of the handle cover HC1 may be fixed by using a permanent magnet for the locked portion HKC1 and using a magnet for the locking portion KC1. Further, the same configuration may be adopted for fixing the closed state of the handle cover HC2. Further, as an alternative means for securing the fixed state of the handle cover HC1 by the engagement of the locking portion KC1 (or KC2) and the locked portion HKC1 (or HKC2), a partial region on the front surface of the handle cover HC1 (or HC2) When the touch panel is pressed, the terminal control unit 15 determines that the handle cover HC1 (or HC2) is in a closed state, and an electronic circuit (not shown) that secures the closed state of the handle cover. You may control so that the said closed state may be fixed.

  In addition, although the communication part 25 mentioned above demonstrated as arrange | positioning in the front surface of the housing K of the illumination control terminal unit B, you may comprise so that it may be arrange | positioned in the front surface of the housing K of the illumination control terminal unit A. .

  Even when the handle cover HC2 is in the open state, the communication unit 25 may receive a control signal transmitted by the setting communication device 50 via infrared communication or the like.

  Further, the LED lamp 23 (or 24) blinks and notifies when any of the lights 1 to 4 (or 5 to 8) is turned off in advance to indicate that the notice is turned off. May be.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Illumination 9 Transmission unit 10a, 10b T / U
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Remote control transformer 13 Operation control part 14 Lighting control terminal 15 Terminal control part 16 Memory 17, 18 Display part 19a, 19b Switch group 20 Input detection part 23, 24 LED lamp 25 Communication part 26a, 26b Increase button 27a, 27b Decrease button 28a , 28b Mode selection button 29a, 29b Selection button 30a, 30b Determination button 50 Setting communication device 100z Illumination control system AC1, AC2, AC3 AC power source C3 Internal clock HC1, HC2 Handle cover HKC1, HKC2 Locked portion J1, J2 Shaft portion K frame KC1, KC2 locking part W, Wz wall surface

Claims (8)

A housing having a handle cover pivotally mounted around a shaft portion arranged in the longitudinal direction;
On the front face of the handle cover, a switch for outputting a control signal related to lighting on or off is disposed.
On the rear surface of the handle cover, a setting operation unit for setting a set time for turning on or off the illumination and a locking unit for fixing the closed state of the handle cover are arranged,
A display unit for displaying the setting contents set by the setting operation unit and a locked unit for fixing the closed state of the handle cover by engaging with the locking unit are arranged on the front surface of the housing. And
A storage unit that stores setting information set by the setting operation unit, and a clock function that counts the current time in response to pressing of the switch or the current time is stored in the storage unit. An illumination control terminal comprising: a terminal control unit that outputs a control signal related to turning on or off the illumination according to the content of the setting information at the set time included in the setting information. The lighting control terminal according to claim 1,
The setting information set by the setting operation unit includes a plurality of lights, or a content in which some of the lights are turned off collectively at a predetermined setting time. Lighting control terminal. The lighting control terminal according to claim 2,
The lighting control terminal characterized in that the setting information set by the setting operation unit includes content of turning off some of the plurality of lights before the set time. The lighting control terminal according to claim 2 or 3,
The illumination control terminal characterized in that the time to turn off can be set by the setting operation unit. The illumination control terminal according to any one of claims 2 to 4,
The lighting control terminal is characterized in that the time to turn off can be set to be extended by the setting operation unit. The illumination control terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
An illumination control terminal, further comprising a notification unit that notifies in accordance with the state of the illumination. The illumination control terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A communication unit that receives the setting information from an external terminal is further disposed on the front surface of the housing.
The terminal control unit stores the setting information received by the communication unit in the storage unit. The lighting control terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
Based on a control signal output by the lighting control terminal, an operation control unit that controls turning on or off the lighting,
A lighting control system comprising:

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