JP2015225016A - Transmitter - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a transmitter having a high degree of freedom that enables an operator to select a setting method and to perform setting work using the optimal setting method when needed.SOLUTION: A transmitter comprises a display unit, a switch that is for switching display operation of the display unit and can be operated from the outside, and setting means that is for setting a desired setting value and can be operated from the outside. The transmitter is provided with selection means for selecting either option creation-type setting for distinguishing digits and individually setting each digit, or option selection-type setting for simultaneously setting all the digits without distinguishing digits, as setting by the setting means.

Description

  The present invention relates to a transmitter, and more particularly to improvement of setting input such as attribute information of the transmitter.

  In a process control system, various transmitters corresponding to each are used to convert various measured physical quantities such as pressure, temperature, and flow rate in each part of the process piping system into electrical signals and transmit them to the instrument room. .

  These transmitters are used for initial setting, maintenance and inspection work during plant operation, equipment replacement work, etc. to set and input transmitter-specific attribute information etc. without using other tools at the installation site. Some of them are provided with an operation unit.

These setting methods are roughly divided into the following two, and are fixed to one of them.
a) Option creation type setting: Each digit is set individually with distinction of digits b) Option selection type setting: All digits are set simultaneously without distinguishing digits

Here, the option creation type setting has the following characteristics.
<Advantages>
1) Arbitrary numerical values can be set by combining arbitrary numerical values.
・ Any real value can be set.
Example) Zero point, upper limit value (URV), lower limit value (LRV), etc.-Any integer value can be set.
Example) Address, decimal point position, etc. 2) Arbitrary character strings can be set by combining arbitrary numerical values and characters.
Example) Tag name, password, etc.

<Disadvantages>
1) The worker is forced to take extra man-hours.
・ Rough setting is difficult.
Example) Damping, Address, Upper limit (URV), Lower limit (LRV), etc. 2) Not suitable for character string selection.
-Since the character string itself has meaning, it is unrealistic to set the character string from scratch.
Example) Ident Number, unit, "Enable" / "Disable", etc.

On the other hand, the option selection type setting has the following characteristics.
<Advantages>
1) Easy to set roughly.
Example) Damping, Address, Upper limit (URV), Lower limit (LRV), etc. 2) Suitable for selecting character strings.
Example) Ident Number, unit, "Enable" / "Disable", etc.

<Disadvantages>
1) An arbitrary numeric string cannot be set by combining arbitrary numeric values.
Example) Zero point, upper limit value (URV), lower limit value (LRV), Address, etc. 2) An arbitrary character string cannot be set by combining arbitrary numerical values and characters.
Example) Tag name, password, etc. 3) To set an arbitrary numeric string or arbitrary character string, a separate adjustment device is required.
Example) HHT, dedicated setting terminal, etc.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-228561 describes a technique for setting with a plurality of infrared switches.

JP 2013-030349 A

  However, since the above-described conventional transmitter setting method is fixed, there is a problem that the degree of freedom of the operator is low, and work cannot be performed with an optimal setting method when necessary.

  The present invention solves such problems, and its purpose is to enable a worker to select a setting method, and to provide a highly flexible transmitter that can perform setting work with an optimum setting method when necessary. It is to be realized.

In order to achieve such an object, the invention described in claim 1 of the present invention is:
In a transmitter having a display unit, a switch operable from the outside for switching the display operation of the display unit, and a setting means operable from the outside for setting a desired setting value,
As setting by the setting means,
There is provided a selection means for selecting one of an option creation type setting for setting each digit individually without distinguishing digits and an option selection type setting for simultaneously setting all digits without distinguishing digits.

The invention according to claim 2 is the transmitter according to claim 1,
The setting means is a screw operable from the outside.

The invention according to claim 3 is the transmitter according to claim 2,
The change amount of the set value is controlled according to the rotational speed of the screw.

The invention according to claim 4 is the transmitter according to claim 2 or claim 3, wherein
The set value is increased or decreased according to the rotation direction of the screw.

The invention according to claim 5 is the transmitter according to any one of claims 2 to 4,
The switch and the screw are integrated.

  According to the present invention, the setting method is not fixed. Therefore, the operator can perform the setting work of the transmitter by the optimum setting method when necessary.

It is a conceptual diagram of the operation part which shows one Example of this invention. It is a connection diagram of a transmitter and a power source according to the present invention. It is a transition definition figure of a basic setting procedure based on the present invention. It is a transition definition figure in non-editing A. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing in A during non-editing. FIG. 10 is a transition definition diagram in a “standby” stage. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing in the "switching" stage. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of the modification of FIG. 3 is a configuration explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of a display unit 1. FIG. It is a transition definition diagram in the case of “option creation type setting”. It is a transition definition diagram in the case of “option selection type setting”. It is a transition definition diagram in the case of “option creation type setting”. It is a display example of the display unit 1 at the time of zero adjustment in “option creation type setting”. It is a display example of the display unit 1 at the time of zero adjustment in “option selection type setting”. It is a display example of the display unit 1 when Address is set in “Option creation type setting”. It is a display example of the display unit 1 at the time of Address setting in “option selection type setting”. It is an example of a display of the display part 1 at the time of Ident Number setting in "Option selection type setting". It is a display example of the display unit 1 when Tag is set in “Option creation type setting”. FIG. 10 is an operation explanatory diagram of “confirmation”. FIG. 10 is an operation explanatory diagram when “Save” is selected. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing when "cancel" is selected. It is a transition definition figure explaining the whole flow of the setting procedure based on this invention. It is an internal functional block diagram based on this invention. It is an external view which shows the specific example of the transmitter based on this invention.

  FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of an operation unit showing an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, at least one operation button 2 that functions as a first operation unit for operating a switch (not shown) from the outside is provided at the lower part of the display unit 1. At least one screw 3 that functions as a second operation portion for performing zero point adjustment is provided.

  A predetermined function such as “function 1”, “function 2”,..., “Function n” is assigned to the operation button 2. For example, a “selection function” for selecting a setting item and a “decision function” for determining and approving the selection contents are assigned.

  A predetermined function such as “function 1 ′”, “function 2 ′”,..., “Function n ′” is assigned to the screw 3. For example, a “select” function for selecting an option included in the setting item is assigned.

  FIG. 2 is a connection diagram of a transmitter and a power source according to the present invention. The transmitter 4 is connected to a power source 6 through a power supply line 5.

FIG. 3 is a transition definition diagram of a basic setting procedure based on the present invention. In FIG. 3, the entire state transition is managed using two states of non-editing A and editing B.
1) Non-editing A includes standby 71.
2) Editing B includes switching 72 → selection 73 → confirmation 74 → decision 75.
3) Here, unless the transition from non-editing A to editing B is made, the setting process is not executed.

The initial state is the stage 71 of non-editing A standby 71. In the standby 71 stage, the following operations are performed through an external operation.
1) Wait for input via external operation.
2) Unless there is any input, the process proceeds to the standby 71 stage of the current setting item.
3) When a trigger for switching a setting item is input, the process proceeds to the standby 71 stage of the next setting item.
4) When a trigger for starting the setting is input, the process proceeds to the stage of switching 72 for editing B.

At the stage of switching 72, the following operations are performed via an external operation.
1) Change the setting method.
2) Unless a trigger for completing the setting method switching is input, the process proceeds to the switching 72 stage.
3) When a trigger for completing the switching of the setting method is input, the process proceeds to the selection 73 stage.

At the stage of selection 73, the following operations are performed through an external operation.
1) Select a setting item option according to the setting method at the stage of switching 72.
2) Unless a trigger for completing the setting is input, the process proceeds to the selection 73 stage.
3) When a trigger for completing the setting is input, the process proceeds to the confirmation 74 stage.

At the stage of confirmation 74, the following operations are performed through an external operation.
1) Check whether the selected option is reflected in the set value.
2) Unless a trigger for completing the confirmation is input, the process proceeds to the confirmation 74 stage.
3) When a trigger for completing the setting is input, the process proceeds to the decision 75 stage.

In the decision 75 stage, the following operations are performed.
1) Reflection to the set value is determined in accordance with the details of the confirmation 74 stage.
2) When the reflection to the setting value is completed, the process proceeds to the standby 71 stage of the non-editing A of the current setting item.

  Here, the above-mentioned “option creation type setting” refers to a method in which a specific option is not prepared in a setting item, and an option to be set is created and set as a setting value.

  The created option has a unique “meaning”, and an option having another “meaning” can be created by freely editing the option. For example, assume that “100” is created as an option having the meaning of “numerical value 100” and “110” is created as an option having the meaning of “numerical value 110” in the function A that is the setting item. By setting “100” as a set value, the function A is set to “100”. Also, by setting “110” as a setting value, the function B is set to “110”.

  In addition to “100” and “110”, an option with “meaning” can be created. “115” as an option having the meaning of “numerical value 115” and “120” as an option having the meaning of “numerical value 120” can be set as the setting value. That is, any option that can be created in the function A can be set as a setting value.

  On the other hand, the above-mentioned “option selection type setting” refers to a method of selecting an option to be set from options prepared in advance and setting it as a set value. The options prepared in advance have a unique “meaning”, and the options cannot be freely edited.

  For example, in function B, which is a setting item, “ENABL” is prepared in advance as an option having the meaning “enable”, and “DISABL” is prepared in advance as an option having the meaning “disable” To do. By setting “ENABL” as a set value, the function B can be “enabled”, and by setting “DISABL” as a set value, the function B can be “disabled”. That is, there are only two options “meaning” in function B, “ENABL” and “DISABL”.

  If the options can be freely edited, for example, “ON” and “OFF” can be set as the options. However, since there are only two options “meaning” in function B, “ENABL” and “DISABL”, “ON” and “OFF” cannot be set as options. The reason is that “ON” and “OFF” have no “meaning” like “ENABL” and “DISABL”.

FIG. 4 is a transition definition diagram in the non-editing A state.
As an initial state, transition is made to “standby for setting item 1” (S1), and the following operation is performed.
1) The state of “waiting for setting item 1” is maintained unless the “select” button is pressed.
2) Unless the “select” button is pressed, the “reception waiting screen” of “setting item 1” is displayed on the display unit 1.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, the process proceeds to “wait for setting item 2” (S2).

When transitioning to “waiting for setting item 2”, the following operation is performed.
1) The state of “waiting for setting item 2” is maintained unless the “select” button is pressed.
2) The “waiting for acceptance screen” of “setting item 2” is displayed on the display unit 1 unless the “select” button is pressed.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, the process proceeds to “wait for setting item 3” (S3).
Thereafter, the same operation as described above is executed from “setting item 3” to “setting item (n−1)” (S4).

When transitioning to “waiting for setting item n”, the following operation is performed.
1) The state of “waiting for setting item n” is maintained unless the “select” button is pressed (S5).
2) Unless the “Select” button is pressed, the “reception waiting screen” of “setting item n” is displayed on the display unit 1.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, the state transitions again to “waiting for setting item 1” (S1).

  FIGS. 5A and 5B are explanatory diagrams of the operation during non-editing A, where FIG. 5A shows a transition example, and FIG. 5B shows a display example of the display unit 1 corresponding to each transition stage. The display unit 1 is provided with an eight-digit display element array in two upper and lower stages. A detailed description of the display unit 1 will be described later.

As an initial state, a transition is made to “standby for zero adjustment” (S1). When transitioning to “waiting for zero adjustment”, the following operations are performed.
1) The state of “standby for zero adjustment” is maintained unless the “select” button is pressed.
2) The “reception waiting screen” of “zero adjustment” is displayed on the display unit 1 unless the “select” button is pressed. “13.15” is set and displayed in the display element row above the display unit 1, and “ZERO” is set and displayed in the display element row below the display unit 1.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, the process proceeds to “wait for address setting” (S2).

When transiting to “Wait for Address Setting”, the following operations are performed.
1) The state of “Waiting for Address Setting” is maintained unless the “Select” button is pressed.
2) “Reception waiting screen” of “Address setting” is displayed on the display unit 1 unless the “select” button is pressed. “135” is set and displayed in the display element row above the display unit 1, and “ADDRS” is set and displayed in the display element row below the display unit 1.
3) When the “Select” button is pressed, the process proceeds to “Standby for setting Ident Number” (S3).

When transiting to “Waiting for Ident Number setting”, the following operations are performed.
1) The state of “waiting for Ident Number setting” is maintained unless the “select” button is pressed.
2) Unless the “Select” button is pressed, the “Waiting for acceptance screen” of “Identity Number setting waiting” is displayed on the display unit 1. “4580” is set and displayed in the display element row above the display unit 1, and “IDENT” is set and displayed in the display element row below the display unit 1.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, the process proceeds to “wait for tag setting” (S4).

When transitioning to “Standby for Tag Setting”, the following operations are performed.
1) The “Standby for Tag Setting” state is maintained unless the “Select” button is pressed.
2) Unless the “select” button is pressed, a “waiting for acceptance screen” of “tag setting waiting” is displayed on the display unit 1. “PT.0031” is set and displayed in the display element row above the display unit 1, and “TAG” is set and displayed in the display element row below the display unit 1.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, the process proceeds to “wait for zero adjustment”.

  FIG. 6 is a transition definition diagram in the “standby” stage. In the “standby” state, the “standby” state of the current setting item is maintained unless the “decision” button is pressed (S1), and when the “decision” button is pressed, transition is made to “switching” (S2).

  FIGS. 7A and 7B are operation explanatory diagrams in the “switching” stage. FIG. 7A shows transition examples, and FIG. 7B shows a display example of the display unit 1 corresponding to each transition stage.

As an initial state, transition is made to “waiting for reception of option creation type setting” (S1). When transitioning to “Waiting for option creation type setting”, the following operations are performed.
1) Unless the “select” button or “decision” button is pressed, the “waiting for option creation type setting reception” state is maintained.
2) The “reception waiting screen” of “option creation type setting” is displayed on the display unit 1 unless the “select” button or the “decision” button is pressed. “SINGL” is displayed in the display element row below the display unit 1.
3) When the “Select” button is pressed, the state transitions to “Waiting for option selection type setting” (S2), and when the “Enter” button is pressed, the state transitions to “Selection type setting” of “Select” (S4).

When transitioning to “Waiting for option selection type setting”, the following operations are performed.
1) Unless the “select” button or “decision” button is pressed, the state of “waiting for reception of option selection type setting” is maintained.
2) The “reception waiting screen” of “option selection type setting” is displayed on the display unit 1 unless the “select” button or the “decision” button is pressed. “DYNAM” is displayed in the display element row below the display unit 1.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, transition to “waiting for cancellation” is made (S3), and when the “decision” button is pressed, transition is made to “option selection type setting” of “select” (S5).

When transitioning to “Waiting for cancellation”, the following operations are performed.
1) The state of “waiting for cancellation” is maintained unless the “select” button or the “decision” button is pressed.
2) A “reception waiting screen” of “cancel” is displayed on the display unit 1 unless the “select” button or the “decision” button is pressed. “CANCL” is displayed in the display element row below the display unit 1.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, the state transitions again to “waiting for option creation type setting” (S1), and when the “decision” button is pressed, the state transitions to “standby” (S6).

  As a modification of FIG. 7, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, there may be a case where either “option selection type setting” or “option creation type setting” is not included in the setting method.

FIG. 8A is an operation explanatory diagram when “option selection type setting” is not included.
In FIG. 8A, the initial state is shifted to “waiting for reception of option creation type setting” (S1). When transitioning to “Waiting for option creation type setting”, the following operations are performed.
1) Unless the “select” button or “decision” button is pressed, the “waiting for option creation type setting reception” state is maintained.
2) The “reception waiting screen” of “option creation type setting” is displayed on the display unit 1 unless the “select” button or the “decision” button is pressed.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, the state transitions to “waiting for cancellation” (S2), and when the “decision” button is pressed, the state transitions to “selection creation type setting” of “select” (S3).

When transitioning to “Waiting for cancellation”, the following operations are performed.
1) The state of “waiting for cancellation” is maintained unless the “select” button or the “decision” button is pressed.
2) A “reception waiting screen” of “cancel” is displayed on the display unit 1 unless the “select” button or the “decision” button is pressed.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, the state transitions again to “waiting for option creation type setting” (S1), and when the “decision” button is pressed, the state transitions to “standby” (S4).

FIG. 8B is an operation explanatory diagram when “option creation type setting” is not included.
In FIG. 8B, the process shifts to “Waiting for acceptance of option creation type setting” as an initial state (S1). When transitioning to “Waiting for option creation type setting”, the following operations are performed.
1) Unless the “select” button or “decision” button is pressed, the “waiting for option creation type setting reception” state is maintained.
2) The “reception waiting screen” of “option creation type setting” is displayed on the display unit 1 unless the “select” button or the “decision” button is pressed.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, the state transitions to “waiting for cancellation” (S2), and when the “decision” button is pressed, the state transitions to “selection creation type setting” of “select” (S3).

When transitioning to “Waiting for cancellation”, the following operations are performed.
1) The state of “waiting for cancellation” is maintained unless the “select” button or the “decision” button is pressed.
2) A “reception waiting screen” of “cancel” is displayed on the display unit 1 unless the “select” button or the “decision” button is pressed.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, the state transitions again to “waiting for option creation type setting” (S1), and when the “decision” button is pressed, the state transitions to “standby” (S4).

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the display unit 1. The display unit 1 is provided with two display element rows 11 and 12 made up of a plurality of n-digit display elements in parallel in the lower and upper stages. The lower display element row 11 displays the name of the current setting item, and the upper display element row 12 displays the current setting item option.

The display elements of each digit constituting the upper and lower display element rows 11 and 12 display the following alphanumeric characters and symbols.
1) Numerical value (0, 1, ..., 8, 9)
2) Alphabet (A, B, ..., Y, Z)
3) Symbol (“-“, “.”, “/”, “_ (For blank)”, etc.)

  By changing the display contents of the display elements of each digit constituting these display element rows 11 and 12, the operator is informed which digit is being edited. For example, if the display contents of the display element of the digit m are being edited, the display element of the digit m switches and displays “option” and “_ (for blank)” selected by the operator alternately.

FIG. 10 is a transition definition diagram in the case of “option creation type setting”.
As an initial state, a transition is made to “edit state of upper digit n” (S1), and the following operation is performed.
1) Unless the “select” button or the “decision” button is pressed, the “editing state of the upper digit n” is held, and the display of the “upper digit n” blinks.
2) When the screw is rotated, an option can be selected in “upper girder n”.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, a transition is made to “edit state of upper digit (n−1)” (S2).
4) When the “OK” button is pressed, the process proceeds to confirmation (S8).

When transitioning to the "upper digit (n-1) editing state" (S2), the following operation is performed.
1) Unless the “Select” button or “Enter” button is pressed, the “upper digit (n-1) editing state” is held, and the “upper digit (n-1)” display is blinked.
2) When the screw is rotated, an option can be selected in the “upper girder (n-1)”.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, a transition is made to the “upper digit (n-2) editing state” (S3).
4) When the “OK” button is pressed, the process proceeds to confirmation (S8).

  From “upper digit (n-2)” to “upper digit 1”, the same operation as described above is performed.

When transitioning to the “editing state of upper digit 1” (S7), the following operations are performed. .
1) Unless the “Select” button or the “Enter” button is pressed, the “editing state of the upper digit 1” is held and the display of the “upper digit 1” is blinked.
2) When the screw is rotated, options can be selected in “upper girder 1”.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, a transition is made to “edit state of upper digit n” (S1).
4) When the “OK” button is pressed, the process proceeds to confirmation (S8).

FIG. 11 is a transition definition diagram in the case of “option selection type setting”.
As an initial state, at the same time, a transition is made from “upper digit n to upper digit 1 editing state” (S1), and the following operations are performed.
1) Unless the “select” button or the “decision” button is pressed, the “editing state from the upper digit n to the upper digit 1” is held, and the display of “upper digit n” to “upper digit 1” blinks.
2) When the screw is rotated, options can be selected from “upper girder n” to “upper girder 1”.
3) When the “OK” button is pressed, a transition is made to confirmation (S2).

Here, the following are examples of real value setting targets.
1) Zero point 2) Lower limit value 3) Upper limit value 4) Integrated preset value 5) Simulation value 6) Loop test value

The choices are numeric values and “.”, “-”, “_”.
Whether or not numerical values and “.”, “-”, “_” Can be selected depends on the setting situation.

Examples of setting targets for integer values include the following.
1) Address (0, 1, 2, ...)
2) Decimal point position (0, 1, 2, ...)

The choices for setting an integer value are a numeric value, “-”, and “_”.
Whether a numerical value, “-”, or “_” can be selected depends on the setting situation.

Examples of setting targets for character string selection include the following.
01) Ident Number (Auto, 4580, 4581, 9700, 9701, ...)
02) Unit (pressure, flow rate, temperature, level)
03) Display object on display (integrated value, differential pressure, static pressure, temperature, flow rate, level)
04) Integration target (differential pressure, static pressure, temperature, flow rate, level)
05) Integration operation (start, reset, preset)

06) Integration direction (positive side, negative side, positive / negative side, stop)
07) Fail-safe mode (current value, previous valid value, set value)
08) Output mode (Linear, Kaihei)
09) Pressure receiving direction (forward direction, reverse direction)
10) Loop test mode (4mA, 20mA, custom value)
11) Display on the display (validation / invalidation)
12) Simulation (validation / invalidation)

13) Loop test (validation / invalidation)
14) Local Operator Interface (Enable / Disable)
15) Write Lock (Enable / Disable)
16) Instrument type (differential pressure gauge, pressure gauge, absolute pressure gauge)
17) Communication system (analog, hybrid, digital)
18) Security mode (master, normal, startup, maintenance, service)

  The choice is a character string prepared in advance, and the choice character string is unchanged and cannot be freely changed.

The following are examples of setting targets for character string creation.
1) Tag 2) Password

The choices are numeric and alphabet, “.”, “-”, “_”.
The character string is variable and can be changed freely.

FIG. 12 is also a transition definition diagram in the case of “option creation type setting”.
As an initial state, a transition is made to “editing state of upper girder 8” (S1), and the following operation is performed.
1) Unless the “Select” button or the “Enter” button is pressed, the “editing state of the upper column 8” is held and the display of the “upper column 8” blinks.
2) When the screw is rotated, options can be selected in “upper girder 8”.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, a transition is made to “edit state of upper digit 7” (S3).
4) When the “OK” button is pressed, the process proceeds to confirmation (S9).

When transitioning to the “editing state of upper digit 7” (S2), the following operation is performed.
1) Unless the “select” button or “decision” button is pressed, the “editing state of the upper digit 7” is held, and the display of the “upper digit 7” blinks.
2) When the screw is rotated, options can be selected in “upper girder 7”.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, a transition is made to “editing state of upper digit 6” (S3).
4) When the “OK” button is pressed, the process proceeds to confirmation (S9).

When transitioning to the “editing state of upper digit 1” (S8), the following operation is performed.
1) Unless the “Select” button or the “Enter” button is pressed, the “editing state of the upper digit 1” is held and the display of the “upper digit 1” is blinked.
2) When the screw is rotated, options can be selected in “upper girder 1”.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, a transition is made to “editing state of upper column 8” (S1).
4) When the “OK” button is pressed, the process proceeds to confirmation (S9).

FIG. 13 is a display example of the display unit 1 at the time of zero adjustment in “option creation type setting”. In the lower display element array 11, “ZERO” is displayed as the current setting item.
As an initial state, a transition is made to “editing state of upper girder 8” (S1), and the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “_”.
2) When the “Select” button is pressed, the editing state changes to “Upper digit 7”.

When transitioning to “Editing state of upper column 7”, the following operations are performed.
1) The initial value is “_”.
2) When the “select” button is pressed, a transition is made to the editing state of “upper digit 6”.

When transiting to the “editing state of upper column 6”, the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “_”.
2) When the “select” button is pressed, the editing state changes to “upper digit 5” (S2).

When transitioning to the “editing state of upper digit 5” (S2), the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “1”.
2) Rotate the screw and change it from "1" → "0" → "__" → "-".
3) When the “select” button is pressed, the editing state changes to “upper digit 4” (S3).

When transitioning to the “editing state of upper column 4” (S4), the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “3”.
2) Rotate the screw and change from “3” to “4” to “5”.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, the editing state changes to “upper digit 3” (S5).

When transitioning to the “editing state of upper column 3” (S6), the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “.”.
2) When the “select” button is pressed, the editing state changes to “upper digit 2” (S7).

When transitioning to the “editing state of upper girder 2” (S8), the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “1”.
2) Rotate the screw and change from “1” to “0”.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, the editing state changes to “upper digit 1” (S9).

When transitioning to the “editing state of upper digit 1” (S10), the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “5”.
2) Rotate the screw and change it from “5” → “4” → “3” → “2” → “1” → “0”.
3) When the “Select” button is pressed, the editing state changes to “Upper digit 8”.
4) When the “OK” button is pressed, a transition is made to “Confirm”.

FIG. 14 is a display example of the display unit 1 during zero point adjustment in “option selection type setting”. In the lower display element row 11, “ZERO” is displayed as the current setting item.
1) The upper display element row 12 displays “13.15” as an initial value.
2) Rotate the screw, “13.15” (S1) → “13.00” (S2) →… → “10.00” (S3) →… → “5.00” (S4) →… → “0.00” (S5) →… → Change from "-1.0" (S6) to "--5.00" (S7).
3) When the “OK” button is pressed, a transition is made to “Confirm”.

FIG. 15 is a display example of the display unit 1 when Address is set in “Option creation type setting”. In the lower display element row 11, “ADDRS” is displayed as the current setting item.
As an initial state, a transition is made to “editing state of upper girder 8” (S1), and the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “_”.
2) When the “Select” button is pressed, the editing state changes to “Upper digit 7”.

When transitioning to “Editing state of upper column 7”, the following operations are performed.
1) The initial value is “_”.
2) When the “select” button is pressed, a transition is made to the editing state of “upper digit 6”.

When transiting to the “editing state of upper column 6”, the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “_”.
2) When the “select” button is pressed, the editing state of “upper digit 5” is changed.

When transiting to the “editing state of upper digit 5”, the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “_”.
2) When the “select” button is pressed, the editing state changes to “upper digit 4” (S2).

When transiting to the “editing state of upper column 4”, the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “_”.
2) When the “select” button is pressed, the editing state of “upper digit 3” is changed (S3, S4).
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When transiting to the “editing state of upper column 3”, the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “1”.
2) When the “select” button is pressed, the editing state changes to “upper digit 2” (S5).

When transitioning to the “editing state of upper girder 2”, the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “3”.
2) Rotate the screw and change from “3” to “4” to “5”.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, the editing state changes to “upper digit 1” (S6).

When transitioning to the “editing state of upper digit 1” (S7), the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “5”.
2) The screw is rotated and changed from “5” → “4” → “3” → “2” → “1” → “0” (S8).
3) When the “Select” button is pressed, the editing state changes to “Upper digit 8”.
4) When the “OK” button is pressed, a transition is made to “Confirm”.

FIG. 16 is a display example of the display unit 1 at the time of Address setting in “option selection type setting”. In the lower display element row 11, “ADDRS” is displayed as the current setting item.
1) In the upper display element row 12, “135” is displayed as an initial value.
2) Rotate the screw and change to “135” (S1) → “136” (S2) →… → “140” (S3) →… → “145” (S4) →… → “150” (S5) .
3) When the “OK” button is pressed, a transition is made to “Confirm”.

FIG. 17 is a display example of the display unit 1 when Ident Number is set in “option selection type setting”. In the lower display element row 11, “IDENT” is displayed as the current setting item.
1) “4581” is displayed as an initial value in the upper display element array 12.
2) Rotate the screw and change it from “4581” (S1) → “4580” (S2) →... → “AUTO” (S3).
3) When the “OK” button is pressed, a transition is made to “Confirm”.

FIG. 18 is a display example of the display unit 1 when a tag is set in “option creation type setting”. In the lower display element row 11, “TAG” is displayed as the current setting item.
As an initial state, a transition is made to “editing state of upper girder 8” (S1), and the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “_”.
2) When the “Select” button is pressed, the editing state changes to “Upper digit 7”.

When transitioning to the “editing state of upper digit 7”, the following operation is performed (S2).
1) The initial value is “P”.
2) When the “select” button is pressed, a transition is made to the editing state of “upper digit 6”.

When transiting to the “editing state of upper column 6”, the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “T”.
2) When the “select” button is pressed, the editing state of “upper digit 5” is changed.

When transiting to the “editing state of upper digit 5”, the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “.”.
2) When the “select” button is pressed, a transition is made to the edit state of “upper digit 4”.

When transiting to the “editing state of upper column 4”, the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “0”.
2) When the “select” button is pressed, a transition is made to the editing state of “upper digit 3”.

When transiting to the “editing state of upper column 3”, the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “0”.
2) When the “select” button is pressed, a transition is made to the editing state of “upper digit 2”.

When transitioning to the “editing state of upper girder 2”, the following operation is performed (S3).
1) The initial value is “3”.
2) Rotate the screw and change from “3” to “4” to “5”.
3) When the “select” button is pressed, the editing state changes to “upper digit 1” (S4).

When transitioning to the “editing state of upper digit 1” (S5), the following operation is performed.
1) The initial value is “1”.
2) The screw is rotated and changed from “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” (S6).
3) When the “Select” button is pressed, the editing state changes to “Upper digit 8”.
4) When the “OK” button is pressed, a transition is made to “Confirm”.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of “confirmation”, where (A) is a transition definition diagram and (B) is a display example of the display unit 1.
As an initial state, a transition is made to “waiting for acceptance of storage” (S1), and the following operation is performed.
1) Unless the “select” button or the “decision” button is pressed, the “waiting for saving” is held, and the “waiting for accepting screen” of “save” is displayed on the display unit 1.
2) When the “select” button is pressed, the process proceeds to “waiting for cancellation” (S2).
3) When the “decision” button is pressed, transition is made to decision (S3).

When transitioning to "waiting for cancellation" (S2), the following operations are performed.
1) Unless the “select” button or “decision” button is pressed, a “cancel” “waiting screen” is displayed.
2) When the “Select” button is pressed, the process proceeds to “Waiting for saving” (S2).
3) When the “decision” button is pressed, transition is made to decision (S3).

FIG. 20 is an operation explanatory diagram when “save” is selected in “confirmation” of “decision”, where (A) is a transition definition diagram and (B) is a display example of the display unit 1.
1) It is determined whether the option can be saved as a set value (S1).
2) If it is possible to save, the process proceeds to “execute saving” and executes saving (S2).
3) A “save completion screen” is displayed on the display unit 1 (S3).
4) After displaying the “save completion screen”, the process transits to the standby for the current setting item. (S4).

If the option cannot be saved as a setting value, it operates as follows.
1) Discard the option and retain the current setting value.
2) A “save failure screen” is displayed on the display unit 1. (S5).
3) After displaying the “save failure screen”, transition to standby for the current setting item. (S4).

FIG. 21 is an operation explanatory diagram when “cancel” is selected in “confirmation” of “decision”, where (A) is a transition definition diagram and (B) is a display example of the display unit 1.
1) Transition to “Implementation of cancellation” and execute cancellation (S1).
2) A “cancel completion screen” is displayed on the display unit 1 (S2).
3) After displaying the “cancel completion screen”, the process shifts to the standby for the current setting item. (S3).

FIG. 22 is a transition definition diagram for explaining the overall flow of the setting procedure based on the present invention, and is a detailed view of the transition definition diagram of the basic setting procedure shown in FIG. The overall state transition in FIG. 22 is managed by using two states of non-editing A and editing B.
1) Non-editing A includes standby 71.
2) Editing B includes switching 72 → selection 73 → confirmation 74 → decision 75.
3) The switch 72 includes an option creation type setting 72a, an option selection type setting 72b, and a cancellation 72c.

4) The selection 73 includes an option creation type setting 73a and an option selection type setting 73b.
5) Confirmation 74 includes storage 74a and cancellation 74b.
6) Decision 75 includes save 75a, failure 75b, and cancellation 75c.
7) The setting process is not executed unless a transition is made from non-editing A to editing B.

The initial state at the time of setting is the non-editing A standby 71.
In the standby 71, the following operation is performed via an external operation.
1) The standby 71 remains unchanged unless the “OK” button is pressed.
2) When the “OK” button is pressed, a transition is made to the “Editing B” switch 72.

In the switching 72, the following operation is performed via an external operation.
1) Press the “Select” button to select one of the option creation type setting 72a, option selection type setting 72b, and cancellation 72c.
2) Unless the “OK” button is pressed, the process proceeds to the switch 72.
3) When a button other than “Cancel” is selected and the “Enter” button is pressed, the process proceeds to selection 73.
4) When “Cancel” is selected and the “Enter” button is pressed, a transition is made to the non-editing A standby 71.

In the selection 73, the operation is determined according to the content selected in the switching 72.
1) When the option creation type setting 72a is selected, the process proceeds to the option creation type setting 73a, and each digit is individually set by distinguishing digits.
2) When the option selection type setting 72b is selected, the process proceeds to the option selection type setting 73b, and all the digits are set simultaneously without distinguishing the digits.
3) Unless the “OK” button is pressed, the process proceeds to the option creation type setting 72a or the option selection type setting 72b.
4) When the “OK” button is pressed, the process proceeds to confirmation 74.

The confirmation 74 operates as follows.
1) Press the “Select” button to select either save 74a or cancel 74b.
2) The process proceeds to confirmation 74 unless the “OK” button is pressed.
3) When the “decision” button is pressed, the process proceeds to decision 75.

In decision 75, the operation is determined according to the content selected in confirmation 74.
1) When the save 74a is selected, the selected option is reflected in the set value.
2) When cancel 74b is selected, the selected option is discarded and the current set value is retained.
3) When the operation is completed, the process transits to the standby 71 for non-editing A.

FIG. 23 is an internal functional block diagram based on the present invention, and is an internal functional block diagram of the transmitter 4 shown in FIG.
The operation in the first operation unit 4a → operation detection unit 4b → selection control unit 4c, second operation unit 4h → operation detection unit 4i → selection control unit 4j, third operation unit 4k → operation detection unit 4m → selection control unit 4n It becomes as follows.

1) A switch contact signal that changes according to the operation of the first operation unit 4a is detected by the operation detection unit 4b and input to the selection control unit 4c.
2) A switch contact signal that changes according to the operation of the second operation unit 4h is detected by the operation detection unit 4i and input to the selection control unit 4j.
3) The contact signal of the switch that changes according to the operation of the third operation unit 4k is detected by the operation detection unit 4m and input to the selection control unit 4n.

The operation of the selection control unit 4c based on the contact signal of the switch that changes according to the operation of the first operation unit 4a detected by the operation detection unit 4b is the following four operations 1) to 4).
1) When transitioning to the non-editing A standby 71, the setting item character strings stored in the setting item character string storage unit 4d are sequentially read, and the setting item calculation processing unit 4e is switched to the setting item. And the setting item switching selection is performed in a form including display switching of the display unit 4g.
2) When the transition is made to the switching B 72 during editing, the setting method character strings stored in the setting item character string storage unit 4d are sequentially read out, and the setting method calculation unit 4e is switched to the setting method. And switching selection of the setting method is performed in a form including display switching of the display unit 4g.

3) When transitioning to selection for each digit of selection 73 of B being edited, the setting item calculation processing unit 4e is notified that the setting digit is being switched, and setting is made in a form including display switching of the display unit 4g. Selects digit switching.
4) When transitioning to the confirmation stage 74 of B being edited, the confirmation item character strings stored in the setting item character string storage unit 4d are sequentially read, and the confirmation items are switched to the setting item calculation processing unit 4e. The confirmation item switching selection is performed in a form including display switching of the display unit 4g.

The operation of the selection control unit 4j based on the contact signal of the switch that changes according to the operation of the second operation unit 4h detected by the operation detection unit 4i is the following four operations 1) to 4).
1) When transitioning to the non-editing A standby 71, the setting start of the selected setting item is determined, and the setting item calculation processing unit 4e is notified of the determination.
2) When the transition to the editing B switching 72 is made, the setting start by the selected switching method is determined, and the setting item calculation processing unit 4e is notified of the determination.

3) When transitioning to the selection 73 of B being edited, an option as a candidate for the set value is determined, and the setting item calculation processing unit 4e is notified that the candidate for the set value has been determined.
4) When the transition is made to the confirmation B for editing B, the selected confirmation content is determined and the setting item calculation processing unit 4e is notified of the determination.

The operation of the selection control unit 4n based on the contact signal of the switch that changes according to the operation of the third operation unit 4k detected by the operation detection unit 4m is as follows.
1) When transitioning to B selection 73 being edited, an element for creating an option is selected in “option creation type setting”, and an option prepared in advance is selected in “option selection type setting” To do.
2) Notifying the setting item calculation processing unit 4e that the option is switched, and in “option creation type setting”, an element for creating an option is stored in the setting value storage unit 4f, and “option selection” In “type setting”, options prepared in advance are stored in the set value storage unit 4f, and selection switching is performed in a form including display switching of the display unit 4g.

There are five operations 1) to 5) below in the setting item calculation processing unit 4e based on the input signals from the selection control units 4c, 4j, and 4n.
1) When transitioning to the non-editing A standby 71, the selected setting item is processed based on the setting item switching signal in the selection control unit 4c and the setting item determination signal in the selection control unit 4j. Therefore, a process of transitioning to the editing B switching 72 is performed.
2) To perform processing by the selected setting method based on the setting method switching signal in the selection control unit 4c and the setting method determination signal in the selection control unit 4j when the transition to the editing B switching 72 is made. Then, the process of transition to the selection 73 of B being edited is performed.
3) When the transition to the confirmation 74 for editing B is made, a process for the option based on the selected confirmation item is performed based on the confirmation item switching signal in the selection control unit 4c and the confirmation item determination signal in the selection control unit 4j. In order to do this, a process of transitioning to the editing B decision 75 is performed.

4) When transition is made to selection B 73 during editing and “option creation type setting” is selected as the setting method, a setting digit switching signal in the selection control unit 4c and options in the selection control unit 4n are created. In order to execute the process of switching the element for the purpose and confirming the created option as a candidate for the set value based on the set value determination signal in the selection control unit 4j, the process of transitioning to the confirmation B for editing B is performed. To do.
5) When transitioning to B selection 73 being edited and “selection option type setting” is selected as the setting method, switching of options prepared in advance in the selection control unit 4n and setting in the selection control unit 4j Based on the value determination signal, a process of transitioning to the confirmation B for editing B is performed in order to execute the process of confirming the selected option as a set value candidate.

  In addition to basic settings for establishing communication, basic settings for general parameters of the transmitter can be performed by the transmitter alone by only operating the switch.

  Moreover, according to the situation and necessity, the operator can select an optimal setting method and work, so that unnecessary man-hours can be reduced and desired work can be performed.

  Further, in carrying out the setting work according to the present invention, it is only necessary to have a transmitter main body and an operating power source, and it is not necessary to separately prepare a communication device or an adjustment device.

  Basic setting items include not only communication settings but also general settings and adjustments such as device tags, units, ranges, and damping.

  FIG. 24 is an external view showing a specific example of a transmitter according to the present invention, and the same reference numerals are given to the parts common to FIG. Inside the case 8 formed in a cylindrical shape, a disk-shaped printed wiring board 9 on which various electronic components including a CPU constituting the internal unit are mounted, and the display unit 1 are formed in a disk shape. The displayed display block 10 is stored via the studs 11 and 12 so as to maintain a predetermined interval.

  A screw groove 8 a is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the opening of the case 8, and a screw groove 8 a provided on the inner peripheral surface of the opening of the case 8 is screwed on the cylindrical outer peripheral surface of the cover 13. A screw groove 13a is provided.

  Provided on the cylindrical outer peripheral surface of the cover 13 formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape in the screw groove 8a provided on the inner peripheral surface of the opening of the case 8 in which the printed wiring board 9 and the display block 10 are accommodated. The opening of the case 8 can be closed with the cover 13 by fitting the screw grooves 13a.

  A glass window 13b is provided on the bottom surface of the cylindrical cover 13, and the display content of the display unit 1 housed inside the case 8 can be visually confirmed from the outside through the glass window 13b.

  An operation button 2 shown in FIG. 1 is provided near the lower right of the display unit 1 of the display block 10, and a screw 3 shown in FIG. 1 is provided near the fixed part of the outer wall of the case 8. The head is covered with a shutter 14 that can be opened and closed to prevent inadvertent rotation.

  The operation button 2 is operated in a state where the cover 13 is removed from the opening of the case 8 and the opening of the case 8 is opened.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to execute an operation for permitting or prohibiting the setting of basic setting items by a single transmitter.

  Instead of assigning one function to one switch, a plurality of functions may be assigned to one switch.

  As the cooperative operation of the switch, a function different from the function of the switch alone may be executed.

  1 and 2 show an example in which a switch and a screw are separately provided. For example, the switch and the screw are integrated so that the contact of the switch is opened and closed according to the amount of rotation of the screw. You may use what was done. Thereby, the number of parts can be reduced.

  As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, since the setting method is not fixed, the operator can perform transmission setting work with the optimum setting method when necessary, so that the transmission can be performed with a high degree of freedom. Can be provided.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Display part 2 Operation button 3 Screw 4 Transmitter 4a 1st operation part 4b, 4i, 4m Operation detection part 4c, 4j, 4n Selection control part 4d Setting item character string storage part 4e Setting item arithmetic processing part 4f Setting value storage part 4g Display section 4h Second operation section 4k Third operation section 5 Power supply line 6 Power supply 8 Case 8a, 13a Screw groove 9 Printed wiring board 10 Display block 11, 12 Stud 13 Cover 13a Screw groove 13b Glass window 14 Shutter

Claims (5)

In a transmitter having a display unit, a switch operable from the outside for switching the display operation of the display unit, and a setting means operable from the outside for setting a desired setting value,
As setting by the setting means,
Transmission characterized by providing selection means to select either option creation type setting that sets each digit individually by distinguishing digits and option selection type setting that sets all digits at the same time without distinguishing digits vessel.   2. The transmitter according to claim 1, wherein the setting means is a screw operable from the outside.   3. The transmitter according to claim 1, wherein a change amount of the set value is controlled in accordance with a rotation speed of the screw.   4. The transmitter according to claim 2, wherein the set value is increased or decreased according to a rotation direction of the screw.   The transmitter according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the switch and the screw are integrated.

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