JP2017157197A - Machine system mutually communicating with plurality of machines, computer for machine control, base software, computer-readable recording medium, and machine control method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a machine system capable of delivering information among base software, work software, and each machine and managing the delivery.SOLUTION: A machine system 10 comprises two machines 11 and 12, a computer communicably connected to these machines, and base software 13 and work software 14 installed on the computer. The base software 13 includes: a first communication unit 15 which is a program portion for delivering first machine information output from each of the machines 11 and 12 and second instruction information output to each of the machines 11 and 12; and a second communication unit 16 which is a program portion for delivering first instruction information input from the work software 14 to the base software 13 and second machine information output from the base software 13 to the work software 14.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a machine system that performs mutual communication with a plurality of machines, a machine control computer, base software, a computer-readable recording medium, and a machine control method.

  Conventionally, products to be manufactured, the number of products, delivery date, machines to be used, manufacturing processes, and the like are planned by a production planning apparatus that performs production planning. And based on the manufacturing plan drawn up by the production planning device, the worker at the manufacturing site operates machines such as machine tools and industrial robots. In addition, workers on the manufacturing site have performed quality control, process control, and the like by sending machine operation information, product manufacturing results, and the like to the production planning device.

  For example, there is a method in which process information is created using item objects and work objects, and allocation information is created from the process information and resource objects (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, there is a method in which device information of a machine tool or a measurement device is periodically collected at a preset cycle, the collected device information is stored in a database in association with a collection time, and transmitted to an external device (for example, , See Patent Document 2).

  In recent years, product varieties have increased and sales volume has fluctuated due to diversification of market needs, shortening of product life cycle and intensifying competition in the global market. For this reason, it is required to cope with variety and variable production so that products can be manufactured dynamically in conjunction with market demands.

International Publication No. 2007/105298 JP 2004-62276 A

  Therefore, a cell production method has been proposed in which a plurality of machines are combined as one production cell and production is performed in units of production cells for each process. In the cell production method, it is possible to produce multiple varieties in a single production cell, and the number of production cells can be increased or decreased according to the production volume. It is also possible to change the configuration inside.

  Furthermore, a cell control device has been developed that receives a production plan instruction from a production planning device via Internet communication and controls a plurality of machines at a manufacturing site via intranet communication. According to such a cell control device, each machine can be operated in accordance with an instruction from a production planning device located away from the manufacturing site, and various information can be automatically collected from each machine in real time and managed centrally. It is expected to become.

  In the cell control device as described above, it is considered that dedicated work software is incorporated in the cell control device, and each machine and the cell control device are interconnected so that they can communicate with each other so that work operations can be executed for each machine. It has been. In this case, it is necessary to be able to pass information between the base software of the cell control device, the work software, and each machine. At this time, it is also necessary to be able to manage the work software incorporated in the cell control device.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a machine system capable of transferring information between the base software, the work software, and each machine and managing the transfer of the information in view of the above situation.

In order to solve the above-described problem, an aspect of the present invention includes a machine and a computer for machine control connected to the machine so as to be communicable, and base software and work software are mounted on the computer. A mechanical system,
The base software is
A first communication unit which is a program part for causing the computer to receive first machine information configured in a data format unique to the machine output from the machine;
A second communication unit, which is a program part for causing the computer to output the second machine information configured in a data format unique to the work software to the work software;
A program portion for storing the first machine information and the second machine information in a storage unit included in the computer;
A program portion for causing the computer to convert the first machine information into the second machine information,
The machine has a function of outputting the state of the machine to the computer as the first machine information;
The work software may be a machine system that is a program that uses the second machine information output from the second communication unit as input information.
Another aspect is a machine system comprising at least two machines and a machine control computer connected to the machine so as to be communicable, wherein the computer includes base software and work software.
The base software is
A program portion for causing the computer to receive first machine information that is output from each of the machines in association with identification information of each of the machines and that is configured in a unique data format of each of the machines. A first communication unit that is
The second communication unit, which is a program part for causing the computer to execute the second machine information configured in a data format unique to the work software in association with the identification information of each machine and output to the work software When,
A program part for associating the first machine information and the second machine information with identification information of each of the machines and storing them in a storage unit included in the computer, and the first machine information as the second machine information A program part for causing the computer to perform conversion, and
The machine has a function of outputting the state of the machine as the first machine information to the computer in association with identification information of each of the machines,
The work software may be a machine system that is a program that uses the second machine information output from the second communication unit as input information.
Another aspect is a machine system comprising a machine and a machine control computer connected to the machine so as to be communicable, wherein the computer includes base software and work software,
The base software is
Receiving first machine information output from the machine in a data format unique to the machine, and transmitting second instruction information in a data format specific to the machine to the machine. A first communication unit which is a program part for causing the computer to execute;
Inputting first instruction information configured in a data format specific to the work software from the work software, and outputting second machine information configured in a data format specific to the work software to the work software A second communication unit which is a program part for causing the computer to execute
A program portion for storing the first machine information, the second machine information, the first instruction information, and the second instruction information in a storage unit included in the computer;
A program part for causing the computer to convert the first machine information into the second machine information;
A program part for causing the computer to convert the first instruction information into the second instruction information,
The machine has a function of outputting the state of the machine as the first machine information to the computer, and a function of determining a work operation to be performed by the machine based on the second instruction information.
The work software creates the first instruction information to the machine based on the second machine information input from the second communication unit, and outputs the first instruction information to the second communication unit to the computer It may be a mechanical system that is a program for causing
Another aspect is a machine control computer on which base software and work software are mounted and connected to be communicable with a machine,
The base software is
A first communication unit which is a program part for causing the computer to receive first machine information configured in a data format unique to the machine output from the machine;
A second communication unit, which is a program part for causing the computer to output the second machine information configured in a data format unique to the work software to the work software;
A program portion for storing the first machine information and the second machine information in a storage unit included in the computer;
A program portion for causing the computer to convert the first machine information into the second machine information,
The work software may be a computer that is a program that uses the second machine information output from the second communication unit as input information.
Another aspect is a machine control computer on which base software and work software are mounted and connected to be communicable with at least two machines,
The base software is
A program portion for causing the computer to receive first machine information that is output from each of the machines in association with identification information of each of the machines and that is configured in a unique data format of each of the machines. A first communication unit that is
The second communication unit, which is a program part for causing the computer to execute the second machine information configured in a data format unique to the work software in association with the identification information of each machine and output to the work software When,
A program part for associating the first machine information and the second machine information with identification information of each of the machines and storing them in a storage unit included in the computer, and the first machine information as the second machine information A program part for causing the computer to perform conversion, and
The work software may be a computer that is a program that uses the second machine information output from the second communication unit as input information.
Another aspect is a machine control computer on which base software and work software are mounted and connected to be communicable with a machine,
The base software is
Receiving the first machine information composed of a data format unique to the machine output from the machine, and receiving second instruction information composed of a data format specific to the machine to be output to the machine. A first communication unit which is a program part for causing the computer to execute transmission to
Inputting first instruction information configured in a data format specific to the work software from the work software, and outputting second machine information configured in a data format specific to the work software to the work software A second communication unit which is a program part for causing the computer to execute
A program portion for storing the first machine information, the second machine information, the first instruction information, and the second instruction information in a storage unit included in the computer;
A program part for causing the computer to convert the first machine information into the second machine information;
A program part for causing the computer to convert the first instruction information into the second instruction information,
The work software creates the first instruction information to the machine based on the second machine information input from the second communication unit, and outputs the first instruction information to the second communication unit to the computer It may be a computer, which is a program for causing
Another aspect is base software installed together with work software on a machine control computer that is communicably connected to a machine,
Receiving first machine information that is output from the machine to the computer and configured in a unique data format of the machine;
Converting the first machine information into second machine information configured in a unique data format of the work software;
Outputting the second machine information to the work software;
May be the base software for causing the computer to execute.
Another aspect is base software installed together with work software on a machine control computer that is communicably connected to at least two machines,
Receiving, from each of the machines, first machine information configured in a unique data format of each of the machines output to the computer in association with identification information of each of the machines;
Converting the first machine information into second machine information configured in a unique data format of the work software;
Outputting the second machine information to the work software in association with identification information of each of the machines;
May be the base software for causing the computer to execute.
Another aspect is base software installed together with work software on a machine control computer that is communicably connected to a machine,
Receiving first machine information that is output from the machine to the computer and configured in a unique data format of the machine;
Converting the first machine information into second machine information configured in a unique data format of the work software;
Outputting the second machine information to the work software;
Receiving, from the work software, first instruction information configured in a data format unique to the work software;
Converting the first instruction information into second instruction information configured in a unique data format of the machine;
Outputting the second instruction information to the machine;
May be the base software for causing the computer to execute.
Another aspect is a machine control method for controlling at least one machine by a machine control computer loaded with base software and work software,
The computer receives first machine information output from the machine and configured with a unique data format of the machine indicating the state of the machine, and the first machine information is converted into the work software according to the base software. To the second machine information configured in a unique data format, and output the second machine information to the work software,
It may be a machine control method in which the computer executes the work software that uses the second machine information as input information.
Another aspect is a machine control method for controlling at least one machine by a machine control computer loaded with base software and work software,
The computer receives first machine information output from the machine and configured with a unique data format of the machine indicating the state of the machine, and the first machine information is converted into the work software according to the base software. To the second machine information configured in a unique data format, and output the second machine information to the work software,
The computer creates first instruction information configured in a specific data format of the work software based on the second machine information according to the work software, and the first instruction information is generated according to the base software. It may be a machine control method for converting to second instruction information configured in a machine specific data format and transmitting the second instruction information to the machine.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to store and manage information at the time of delivery while performing the work operation of each machine by delivering information between the base software, the work software, and each machine. For example, delivery of such information can be restricted based on the authentication record information. In addition, for example, fee payment information for work software or base software can be acquired and output to the communication unit.

  These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

It is the figure which showed typically the structure of the mechanical system by one Embodiment. It is the figure which showed the hardware constitutions of the management personal computer shown in FIG. 1, and a machine. It is the figure which showed typically the example of the data model used when converting 1st machine information into 2nd machine information. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process which converts the 1st machine information from a machine into 2nd machine information, and outputs it to work software. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process which converts the 1st instruction information by work software into 2nd instruction information, and transmits to a machine.

  Next, an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings to be referred to, like members and functional parts are denoted by like reference numerals. In order to facilitate understanding, the scales of these drawings are appropriately changed. The form shown in the drawings is an example for carrying out the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the illustrated form.

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a mechanical system according to an embodiment.
Referring to FIG. 1, a machine system 10 according to the present embodiment includes two machines 11 and 12 and a machine management personal computer (hereinafter abbreviated as a management personal computer) connected to the machines 11 and 12 so as to communicate with each other. 25. The management personal computer 25 includes base software 13 and work software 14. However, although two machines 11 and 12 are shown in FIG. 1, in the present invention, at least one machine may be provided.

The base software 13 is a program for causing the management personal computer 25 to receive the first machine information output from each of the machines 11 and 12 and to transmit the second instruction information to each of the machines 11 and 12. The 1st communication part 15 which is a part is included. Further, the base software 13 is a second communication unit that is a program part for causing the management personal computer 25 to input the first instruction information from the work software 14 and to output the second machine information to the work software 14. 16 is included. The base software 13 also includes a program part that stores the first machine information, the second machine information, the first instruction information, and the second instruction information in the storage unit 17 of the management personal computer 25.
The first machine information and the second machine information described above are information indicating the states of the machines 11 and 12. The first instruction information and the second instruction information described above are information indicating instruction contents to be given to the machines 11 and 12. Specific examples of such information will be described later.

The machines 11 and 12 described above function to output the state of the machines 11 and 12 to the management personal computer 25 as the first machine information, and work operations to be performed by the machines 11 and 12 based on the second instruction information. It has a function to determine. That is, when the machines 11 and 12 receive the second instruction information, the machines 11 and 12 execute a work operation according to the content of the second instruction information. The machines 11 and 12 are, for example, industrial robots, NC machine tools, and the like. Each machine 11, 12 has a CPU, ROM, RAM, and a communication control unit (not shown), and the communication control unit controls information communication with the management personal computer 25.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2, the machines 11 and 12 and the management personal computer 25 described above include a memory, a CPU (control processing unit), a communication control unit, and the like connected to each other via a bus. Configured using a computer system. The memory includes ROM (read only memory), RAM (random access memory), and the like. The base software 13 and the work software 14 of this embodiment are appropriately stored in the ROM or RAM in the management personal computer 25. A RAM is used as the storage unit 17 that stores the first machine information, the second machine information, the first instruction information, and the second instruction information. The first communication unit 15 and the second communication unit 16 described above are program portions (so-called modules) included in the base software 13 stored in the ROM or RAM. The operations based on these program parts are achieved by the CPU of the management personal computer 25 executing the base software 13 and the work software 14.

  Further, the work software 14 described above creates the first instruction information for each of the machines 11 and 12 based on the second machine information input from the second communication unit 16, and the second communication unit 16 is a program for causing the management personal computer 25 to execute the output to 16.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the first communication unit 15 receives first machine information output from each of the machines 11 and 12 in association with identification information of each of the machines 11 and 12, and second instruction information. Is preferably a program part for causing the management personal computer 25 to execute the transmission to each of the machines 11 and 12. Further, the second communication unit 16 inputs the first instruction information from the work software 14 in association with the identification information of each of the machines 11 and 12, and the second machine information identifies each of the machines 11 and 12. It is preferably a program part for causing the management personal computer 25 to execute output to the work software 14 in association with information. The identification information of each machine 11 and 12 is, for example, a management number assigned to each machine.

Furthermore, the storage unit 17 preferably stores the first machine information, the second machine information, the first instruction information, and the second instruction information in association with the identification information of each of the machines 11 and 12.
Further, the machines 11 and 12 output the state of the machines 11 and 12 as first machine information to the management personal computer 25 in association with the identification information of each of the machines 11 and 12, and based on the second instruction information, It is preferable to determine the work operation to be performed by 11 and 12.
Then, the work software 14 creates first instruction information for each of the machines 11 and 12 based on the second machine information input in association with the identification information of each of the machines 11 and 12 from the second communication unit 16. It is preferable that the program is for causing the management personal computer 25 to execute the output to the second communication unit 16 in association with the identification information of each of the machines 11 and 12.

In the case of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the management personal computer 25 receives the first machine information indicating the state of the machine output from each of the machines 11 and 12, and according to the base software 13, The second machine information is converted into second machine information, and the second machine information of each of the machines 11 and 12 is output to the work software 14. Thereafter, the management personal computer 25 creates the first instruction information based on the second machine information according to the work software 14, further converts the first instruction information into the second instruction information according to the base software 13, and the second instruction information Is transmitted to each of the machines 11 and 12.
However, in the present invention, transmission of the first instruction information and the second instruction information as described above is not essential. That is, the work software 14 may be a program that uses the second machine information output from the second communication unit 16 as input information, for example, application software such as analysis software or total display software. In this case, the 1st communication part 15 should just make the management personal computer 25 perform receiving the 1st machine information output from each of the machines 11 and 12. FIG. On the other hand, the second communication unit 16 only needs to allow the management personal computer 25 to output the second machine information to the work software 14.

Further, the first machine information and the second instruction information transmitted / received between the management personal computer 25 and the machines 11 and 12 are information configured in a data format unique to each of the machines 11 and 12. On the other hand, the second machine information and the first instruction information input / output between the base software 13 and the work software 14 in the management personal computer 25 are information configured in a data format unique to the work software 14.
For this reason, the base software 13 of the present embodiment includes a program part (hereinafter referred to as a machine information converting unit) for causing the management personal computer 25 to convert the first machine information into the second machine information. It further includes a program part (hereinafter referred to as an instruction information conversion unit) for causing the management personal computer 25 to convert the one instruction information into the second instruction information.

Here, the management personal computer 25 converts the first machine information configured in the data format unique to the machine 11 into the second machine information configured in the data format specific to the work software 14 in accordance with the base software 13. An example of a mode of outputting to the work software 14 is shown. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing this aspect, and FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation flow of the management personal computer 25 including the machine information conversion procedure shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, machines 11 and 12 such as machine tools and industrial robots, peripheral devices 26 and the like are communicably connected to the management personal computer 25, and from each of the machines 11 and 12 and the peripheral devices 26. It is assumed that the first machine information is output to the management personal computer 25. The management personal computer 25 can recognize which machine information the first machine information is from the machine-specific identification information associated with the first machine information. However, the first machine information sent from one machine 11 to the management personal computer 25 is not necessarily one type of information. For example, the machine 11 is a multi-axis NC machine tool capable of multi-system control, and a CNC (computerized numerical controller) of the machine 11 sets the first axis of the machine 11 as the first motor and the second according to the program of the second system. When controlling with a motor, the electric current value of a 1st motor and a 2nd motor is each sent to the management personal computer 25 as 1st machine information. Furthermore, if the above-mentioned CNC is executing the first system program concurrently with the second system program, the motor current value for each axis controlled by the first system is also the first machine information. Is sent to the management personal computer 25. Since the first machine information only indicates which motor current value, the motor current value relates to which axis controlled by which system program executed by the CNC of the machine 11. I don't know easily. That is, the first machine information is information configured in a machine-specific data format, and is not structured data (so-called fixed data). Such first machine information is information that is difficult to handle as data analysis when the work software 14 is, for example, machine information analysis software or totalization display software. In order to allow the machine software to handle machine-specific information in real time, the first machine information configured with the machine-specific data format is changed to the second machine information configured with the data format specific to the work software 14. Need to convert.

For this reason, the storage unit 17 in the management personal computer 25 stores information (hereinafter referred to as a data model) 27 representing dependency relationships of a plurality of devices used for each of the machine 11, the machine 12, and the peripheral device 26. , 28, 29, etc. are preferably stored in advance.
For example, when the machine 11 is a multi-axis NC machine tool as described above, the data model 27 includes devices such as a display, a CNC, a power supply, a servo amplifier, a feed shaft, and a motor that constitute the NC machine tool. It may be a tree-type or network-type data structure that represents a class dependency. In this case, it is preferable that the specification information for each device is also included in the data model 27.
For example, the CPU of the management personal computer 25 refers to the data model 27 as described above to obtain first machine information such as “current value” output from the first motor of the machine 11, “machine 11 / CNC / It can be converted into second machine information such as “two systems / first shaft / first motor / current value”. By such conversion processing, it is clearly understood that the information on the current value output from the machine 11 is the current value related to the first motor of the first axis controlled by the second system program executed by the CNC of the machine 11. It becomes like this. That is, in order to make it possible for the work software 14 to easily handle the atypical first machine information from the machines 11 and 12, the first machine information is all derived from the first machine information and the first machine information. Can be converted into standard information (so-called structured data) including information indicating the devices.
In the above description, the motor current value is shown as part of the first machine information and the second machine information, but the present invention is not limited to this. Part of the first machine information and the second machine information is at least one of the usage time of the machines 11 and 12, the motor current value, the vibration value, the heat generation temperature, the volume, and the position information of each machine 11 and 12. Contains information.

As described above, the management personal computer 25 converts the first machine information into the second machine information according to the machine information conversion unit of the base software 13 based on the data models 27 to 29 stored in the storage unit 17. Has been made to do. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, when the management personal computer 25 receives the first machine information (step S11), the management personal computer 25 identifies the machine identification information associated with the received first machine information. Based on the above, the data model corresponding to the machine is specified from the recording unit 17 (step S12), the first machine information is converted into the second machine information based on the specified data model (step S13), and the second Machine information is output to the work software 14 (step S14). In step S14, the second machine information is preferably output to the work software 14 in association with the identified machine identification information. The operation as described above is realized by causing the management personal computer 25 to execute the machine information conversion unit of the base software 13.
Although the conversion of machine information has been described above, the conversion of instruction information can be similarly performed. That is, the management personal computer 25 also performs conversion based on the data models 27 to 29 stored in the storage unit 17 when converting the first instruction information into the second instruction information according to the instruction information conversion unit of the base software 13. It is made like that. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the management personal computer 25 creates the first instruction information based on the second machine information according to the work software 14 (step S21). At this time, it is preferable that machine-specific identification information is associated with the created first instruction information. Furthermore, the management personal computer 25 specifies the data model corresponding to the machine from the storage unit 17 based on the machine identification information associated with the created first instruction information (step S22). The management personal computer 25 converts the first instruction information into the second instruction information based on the identified data model (step S23), and transmits the second instruction information to the machine corresponding to the identified data model (step S23). S24). The operation as described above is realized by causing the management personal computer 25 to execute the instruction information conversion unit of the base software 13.
In the example of the multi-axis NC machine tool described above, the first instruction information indicating what kind of work is to be instructed to what equipment of which machine, for example, “machine 11 / CNC / second system / second”. “1 axis / first motor / current command value” is converted into second instruction information, for example, “current command value” based on the data model 27, and this current command value is converted into the second system of the second system of the CNC in the machine 11. It can output to the 1st motor which drives 1 axis.

  Moreover, in the mechanical system 10 of this embodiment, the machines 11 and 12 are arrange | positioned, for example in the factory which manufactures a product. On the other hand, the base software 13 is mounted on, for example, a management PC 25 in another building on the factory site where the machines 11 and 12 are arranged. In this case, the management personal computer 25 and the machines 11 and 12 are preferably connected to each other via an intranet communication, for example, a fieldbus communication network. The management personal computer 25 is a machine control computer. Furthermore, it is preferable that the management personal computer 25 is connected to a host computer 24 (see FIG. 2) in an office located remotely from the factory so as to be able to communicate with each other via the Internet. The host computer 24 is, for example, a production execution system (MES) that creates a production plan by the plurality of machines 11 and 12 in the above-described office and manages the production status thereof.

The base software 13 and the work software 14 are preferably installed in the aforementioned management personal computer 25 from a computer-readable portable recording medium using a known setup program or the like. Examples of the portable recording medium include a CD-ROM (compact disk read only memory) and a DVD-ROM (digital versatile disk read only memory). When the base software 13 and the work software 14 are recorded on such a recording medium, the management personal computer 25 preferably includes a drive device corresponding to these recording media. The base software 13 and the work software 14 may be downloaded from another computer connected to the management personal computer 25 via the Internet or Ethernet (registered trademark).
The base software 13 of this embodiment serves as a platform for operating not only one work software 14 but also a plurality of work software 14 having different processing contents, that is, a software platform. In this case, each work software 14 is preliminarily input with identification information assigned to the machine to be processed, and each work software 14 receives the second machine information based on the machine identification information. It is preferably programmed to obtain. As a result, even when a plurality of work software 14 is installed in the management computer 25, the management computer 25 determines which work software 14 the second machine information is based on the machine identification information associated with the second machine information. Can be recognized as information on the machine to be processed.

Further, the base software 13 does not include only the first communication unit 15, the second communication unit 16, the machine information conversion unit, and the instruction information conversion unit described above. Various other program parts to be executed by the CPU in the management personal computer 25, such as a determination unit, a third communication unit 20, a fourth communication unit 22, a billing processing unit, a version number management unit, and the like as described below Is preferably included.
Specifically, in the mechanical system 10 of the present embodiment, the above-described base software 13 causes the management personal computer 25 to determine whether the work software 14 is appropriate or inappropriate. It further includes a determination unit (not shown), which is a part, and prevents the second communication unit 16 from being executed by the CPU in the management personal computer 25 when the determination unit determines that the work software 14 is inappropriate. It is preferable to do. In this case, the work software 14 described above preferably includes authentication record information 18 based on the manufacturer information of the work software 14 and the inspection result of the work software 14. For example, the manufacturer of the work software 14 actually inspects the created work software 14 in the same computer system as the management personal computer 25, and approves it as a safe product if the result of the inspection is good. The manufacturer records information indicating approval in the work software 14 together with information on the manufacturer. The information recorded at this time can be the authentication record information 18 described above. The approval may be performed by the manufacturer of the base software 13 or the like according to the inspection result of the manufacturer of the work software 14.
In such a configuration, part of the first instruction information input from the work software 14 to the base software 13 is authentication record information 18. Then, the base software 13 determines that the authentication record information 18 is inappropriate in the determination unit, for example, if the manufacturer is unknown or there is no information indicating approval. 2 It is preferable not to cause the CPU in the management personal computer 25 to execute the communication unit 16. As a result, when the work software 14 is inappropriate, a communication control unit (not shown), which is a hardware interface unit of the management personal computer 25, can be prevented from functioning. That is, when the work software 14 is unapproved, the base software 13 functions so as not to transfer machine information and instruction information between the work software 14 and the base software 13.

In addition, at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14 performs a process of charging based on the usage status of at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14, that is, allows the user to pay a use fee. It is preferable to further include a billing processing unit that is a program part that causes the CPU in the management personal computer 25 to execute processing. It is preferable that the charging processing unit includes causing the CPU in the management personal computer 25 to execute a process of determining whether or not the usage fee has been paid for at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14. .
Further, the billing processing unit monitors the usage period from the starting point for at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14, and generates fee payment information for each predetermined period to generate the first communication unit. 15 is preferably a program part for causing the CPU in the management personal computer 25 to execute the output to the terminal 15. The fee payment information here is information necessary for the CPU in the management personal computer 25 to determine whether or not the usage fee of at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14 has been paid. . For example, a payment certification code obtained in exchange for paying a usage fee to a manufacturing company of the management PC 25, a payment receiving company entrusted by the manufacturing company or a payment machine of the payment receiving company, or the manufacturing company The payment information is information for allowing the user to input the credit card number of the credit company designated by, etc. into the management personal computer 25.
According to such a configuration, for example, the first communication unit 15 manages a process of controlling the delivery of information to each of the machines 11 and 12 based on fee payment information for the base software 13 and the work software 14. It can be executed by the personal computer 25. For example, if a payment proof code or the like that can determine whether or not a fee has been paid is not input to the management personal computer 25, the management personal computer 25 stops or slows down communication with the machines 11 and 12.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 1, the base software 13 preferably further includes a third communication unit 20 that is a program part for causing the management personal computer 25 to execute communication with an external device such as the display device 19. . In this configuration, the billing processing unit monitors the usage period from the starting point for at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14, and generates fee payment information for each predetermined period. 3 A program part for causing the CPU in the management personal computer 25 to execute the output to the communication unit 20 is preferable.
According to such a configuration, for example, the third communication unit 20 manages a process of causing the display device 19 to display an unpaid warning message based on the charge payment information for the base software 13 and the work software 14. It can be executed by the personal computer 25. For example, if a payment certification code or the like that can determine whether or not the usage fee has been paid has not been input to the management computer 25, the management computer 25 causes the display device 19 to display a message that the payment cannot be confirmed.

The starting point monitored as described above is, for example, the installation timing of at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14. Alternatively, such a starting point may be the date of purchase of at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14.
The above-described charging processing unit causes the management personal computer 25 to perform charging according to the usage period from at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14, but the present invention is based on this. It is not limited.
For example, the billing processing unit causes the management personal computer 25 not to generate a usage fee if the usage period from at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14 is within a predetermined period. Also good.
Alternatively, the billing processing unit described above may select at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14 in accordance with a fixed fee payment status that is determined in advance for at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14. The management personal computer 25 may be allowed to determine the usage period. For example, it is assumed that a fixed usage fee, for example, a monthly amount or an annual amount is set for the base software 13. When the execution of the base software 13 and the work software 14 is started, information that can determine whether or not a fixed usage fee has been set for the base software 13, for example, a payment proof code is input to the management personal computer 25. The management personal computer 25 permits communication with the machines 11, 12, etc. indefinitely or for a predetermined period.
Alternatively, the accounting processing unit may monitor the information communication amount related to at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14 and cause the management personal computer 25 to execute a process of charging according to the information communication amount. Good. In this case, the management personal computer 25 acquires the communication amount of at least one of the first machine information and the second instruction information communicated with the plurality of machines 11 and 12, and charges based on the communication amount. Calculation and communication with the machines 11, 12 and the like can be controlled in accordance with the payment status of this fee.
Alternatively, the billing processing unit may obtain the information processing amount when the first machine information output from each of the machines 11 and 12 is processed according to the base software 13 and the second machine information output from the base software 13 as work software. The management personal computer 25 may be caused to perform processing such as monitoring at least one of the information processing amount when processing is performed according to 14, and charging according to the information processing amount.
Alternatively, the billing processing unit may cause the management personal computer 25 to perform a process of counting the number of executions of at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14 and charging according to the number of executions.
Alternatively, the charging processing unit may cause the management personal computer 25 to execute processing such as recognizing the number of machines connected to the management personal computer 25 and charging according to the recognized number of machines. In this case, the number of connected machines can be recognized from the energization status of a plurality of communication connection terminals provided in the management personal computer 25 for communication connection of the machines 11 and 12.
Alternatively, the billing processing unit may cause the management personal computer 25 to execute processing such as recognizing the number of people registered as users with respect to the management personal computer 25 and charging according to the number of recognized users. In this case, the management personal computer 25 may recognize the number of users of the management personal computer 25 based on the user name and password input on the login screen.

  In the mechanical system 10 as described above, the base software 13 is a program part for causing the management personal computer 25 to manage the version number (version number) of at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14. It is preferable to further include a version number management unit. In this case, as shown in FIG. 1, the mechanical system 10 preferably further includes a second storage unit 21 that records the latest version number of at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14. In this configuration, the base software 13 includes a fourth communication unit 22 that is a program part for causing the management personal computer 25 to perform mutual communication with the second storage unit 21 and confirm the contents of the second storage unit 21. Furthermore, it is preferable to include. Further, the above-described version number management unit determines that the latest version number of at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14 recorded in the second storage unit 21 is the current version of the one software (13, 14). When the number is more advanced than the number, it is preferable to cause the management personal computer 25 to execute a process of outputting the latest version number to the first communication unit 15 or the third communication unit 20.

  Furthermore, at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14 may further include a program part for causing the management personal computer 25 to perform license authentication of at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14. preferable. For example, after the base software 13 or the work software 14 is installed in the management personal computer 25, the management personal computer 25 has an ID unique to each software, for example, a product, before reaching the period or the number of activations determined for each software. Information for allowing the user to input a key or a digital certificate into the management personal computer 25 is displayed on the display 19. The product key or digital certificate is preferably issued in exchange for payment of a fee for the base software 13 and the work software 14. The management personal computer 25 confirms the ID unique to the software input by the user according to the displayed information, and determines that the license authentication has been completed only when the agreement of the license terms can be confirmed. While the license authentication is not completed, the functions of the base software 13 or the work software 14 are stopped or restricted. When a plurality of licenses are given to each of the base software 13 and the work software 14, the number of installations or executions for each software is counted. If the number exceeds the given number of licenses, the base software is counted. It is preferable to stop or limit the function of 13 or the work software 14.

  Furthermore, it is preferable that at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14 further includes a function of restricting copying. For example, when the base software 13 or the work software 14 is copied to another computer outside the management computer 25, the copied base software 13 or the work software 14 is encrypted, and if there is no decryption key, the other computer copies the copied base software 13 Alternatively, it is preferable that the work software 14 cannot be started. A function for restricting the number of copies may be included in the base software 13 and the work software 14. Alternatively, it is determined whether the base software 13 and the work software 14 are stored in the management personal computer 25 in the base software 13 and the work software 14 themselves, and if at least one of the software is not stored in the management personal computer 25. A function to disable execution may be included.

  Further, at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14 is a program for causing the management personal computer 25 to add advertisement information to information output to the external device 19 via the third communication unit 20 described above. Preferably it contains a moiety. Thereby, the manufacturing company of the management personal computer 25 can advertise its product to the user of the management personal computer 25.

  Furthermore, at least one of the base software 13 and the work software 14 includes a program part for causing the management personal computer 25 to execute the personal assistant. As an example of a personal assistant, when the user wants to collect necessary machine information from the machine 11 to the management personal computer 25, the user requests the management personal computer 25 for necessary information from the information from the machines 11, 12, etc. It is preferable that only management information can be collected and output from the management personal computer 25. Further, as a function of the personal assistant, when a person speaks to a microphone connected to the management personal computer 25, the management personal computer 25 may understand the spoken word and answer by outputting voice or text.

  Furthermore, the base software 13 preferably includes a program portion for causing the management personal computer 25 to perform authentication of devices connected to the management personal computer 25, for example, the machine 11, the machine 12, and the peripheral device 26. For example, the management personal computer 25 can detect that the device is connected from the energization state of the communication connection terminal for communication connection with the device. As the connection is detected, the management personal computer 25 receives unique identification information such as a MAC address (Media access control address) from the device, and determines whether the received MAC address is registered in the management personal computer 25 in advance. To. If the received MAC address is registered in the management personal computer 25, the management personal computer 25 enables communication with devices such as the machines 11 and 12 connected thereto.

  Furthermore, the mechanical system 10 preferably includes a host computer 24 connected to the management personal computer 25 via the Internet (see FIG. 2). In this case, the second communication unit 16 of the base software 13 receives the first machine information, the second machine information, or the information related to the first machine information or the second machine information according to a command from the host computer 24. It preferably includes causing the management personal computer 25 to execute processing for uploading to the host computer 24. Further, the second communication unit 16 preferably includes causing the management personal computer 25 to execute a process of downloading data or a program in the higher order computer 24 to the management personal computer 25 in response to a command from the higher order computer 24.

Furthermore, the management personal computer 25 is preferably equipped with machine learning software for causing the management personal computer 25 to perform machine learning based on the second machine information. Machine learning includes deep learning and reinforcement learning. As described above, since the second machine information is fixed information (structured data), it is easy to handle in machine learning.
Also in this case, the second communication unit 16 of the base software 13 performs a process of uploading data after machine learning, for example, a learned model, to the upper computer 24 in response to a command from the upper computer 24. Preferably including performing. Furthermore, the second communication unit 16 causes the management personal computer 25 to execute processing for downloading the machine learning data or program corrected or created in the higher order computer 24 to the management personal computer 25 in response to a command from the higher order computer 24. Is preferably included.

  Hereinafter, first machine information and second instruction information exchanged between the management personal computer 25 and each of the machines 11 and 12, second machine information exchanged between the base software 13 and the work software 14, and A specific example of the first instruction information will be shown.

  A part of said 1st machine information and 2nd machine information is the information regarding at least 1 among the use time of the machines 11 and 12, the electric current value of a motor, a vibration value, heat_generation | fever temperature, and a volume, for example. A part of the first instruction information and the second instruction information is information related to at least one of a stop instruction or a deceleration instruction for the machines 11 and 12 and a warning display. By transferring such information to the base software 13, the base software 13 can detect an abnormality in each of the machines 11 and 12.

  Furthermore, the first machine information may include position information of the machines 11 and 12, for example, the position of the tip of the robot arm. In this case, when a relative position of the machines 11 and 12 is equal to or less than a preset distance, a part of the second instruction information described above causes interference between machines by a stop instruction to a machine with a lower operation priority. The operation instruction information of the machines 11 and 12 for avoidance is preferable. By transferring these pieces of information to the base software 13, the base software 13 can prevent interference between the machines 11 and 12.

  Further, the first machine information may include work acceptance information and work completion information of the machines 11 and 12. In this case, a part of the second instruction information is a selection of contents, a work order, a start of the machines 11 and 12 and a stop of the machines 11 and 12 for the work stored in the machines 11 and 12 in advance. Preferably, the work instruction information includes at least one of the following. By transferring such information to the base software 13, the base software 13 can manage the working state of the machines 11 and 12.

  Further, the first machine information may include information indicating the state of the work object of the machines 11 and 12. In this case, it is preferable that part of the second instruction information is operation change instruction information for changing the operations of the machines 11 and 12 according to the state of the work object. By transferring such information to the base software 13, the base software 13 corrects, complements, or inspects the operations of the machines 11 and 12 according to the state of the work object of the machines 11 and 12. Can do.

  Furthermore, the first machine information may include scheduled operation information of the machines 11 and 12. In this case, it is preferable that a part of the second instruction information is a result of determining whether the scheduled operation of the machines 11 and 12 is appropriate or inappropriate. By transferring such information to the base software 13, the base software 13 can confirm the result of the operation simulation of the machines 11 and 12.

  In addition, each machine 11 and 12 is not restricted to a machine tool or an industrial robot, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), a conveyance machine, a measuring device, a test device, a press machine, a press-fitting machine, a printing machine, a die casting machine, an injection molding machine It may be a food machine, a packaging machine, a welding machine, a washing machine, a coating machine, an assembling apparatus, a mounting machine, a woodworking machine, a sealing apparatus or a cutting machine.

  The storage units 17 and 21 are, for example, a memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory), a fixed disk device such as a hard disk, a magnetic tape device, a magnetic disk device, an optical disk device, or the like.

  As described above, according to the machine system 10 of the present embodiment, information is transferred between the base software 13, the work software 14, and the machines 11 and 12, and the work operation of each machine is executed. However, it is possible to store and manage information at the time of delivery. For example, delivery of such information can be restricted based on authentication record information included in the work software 14. Further, the payment information for the work software 14 or the base software 13 can be output to the first communication unit 15 or the third communication unit 20.

  The present invention has been described above using the exemplary embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that various modifications, omissions, additions to the above-described embodiments have been made without departing from the scope of the present invention. You will understand that can be done.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Mechanical system 11, 12 Machine 13 Base software 14 Work software 15 1st communication part 16 2nd communication part 17 Memory | storage part 18 Authentication record information 19 Display 20 Third communication part 21 2nd memory | storage part 22 4th communication part 24 Upper rank Computer 25 Management PC (computer for machine control)
26 Peripheral devices 27-29 Data model

Claims (46)

A machine system including a machine and a machine control computer connected to the machine so as to be able to communicate with the machine, wherein the computer includes base software and work software,
The base software is
A first communication unit which is a program part for causing the computer to receive first machine information configured in a data format unique to the machine output from the machine;
A second communication unit, which is a program part for causing the computer to output the second machine information configured in a data format unique to the work software to the work software;
A program portion for storing the first machine information and the second machine information in a storage unit included in the computer;
A program portion for causing the computer to convert the first machine information into the second machine information,
The machine has a function of outputting the state of the machine to the computer as the first machine information;
The work system is a program that uses the second machine information output from the second communication unit as input information. A machine system comprising at least two machines and a machine control computer communicably connected to the machine, wherein the computer includes base software and work software,
The base software is
A program portion for causing the computer to receive first machine information that is output from each of the machines in association with identification information of each of the machines and that is configured in a unique data format of each of the machines. A first communication unit that is
The second communication unit, which is a program part for causing the computer to execute the second machine information configured in a data format unique to the work software in association with the identification information of each machine and output to the work software When,
A program portion for associating the first machine information and the second machine information with identification information of each of the machines and storing the information in a storage unit included in the computer;
A program portion for causing the computer to convert the first machine information into the second machine information,
The machine has a function of outputting the state of the machine as the first machine information to the computer in association with identification information of each of the machines,
The work system is a program that uses the second machine information output from the second communication unit as input information. A machine system including a machine and a machine control computer connected to the machine so as to be able to communicate with the machine, wherein the computer includes base software and work software,
The base software is
Receiving first machine information output from the machine in a data format unique to the machine, and transmitting second instruction information in a data format specific to the machine to the machine. A first communication unit which is a program part for causing the computer to execute;
Inputting first instruction information configured in a data format specific to the work software from the work software, and outputting second machine information configured in a data format specific to the work software to the work software A second communication unit which is a program part for causing the computer to execute
A program portion for storing the first machine information, the second machine information, the first instruction information, and the second instruction information in a storage unit included in the computer;
A program part for causing the computer to convert the first machine information into the second machine information;
A program part for causing the computer to convert the first instruction information into the second instruction information,
The machine has a function of outputting the state of the machine as the first machine information to the computer, and a function of determining a work operation to be performed by the machine based on the second instruction information.
The work software creates the first instruction information to the machine based on the second machine information input from the second communication unit, and outputs the first instruction information to the second communication unit to the computer A machine system characterized by being a program for causing The storage unit stores in advance a data model that is information representing a dependency relationship of a plurality of devices constituting the machine,
The computer is configured to perform conversion based on the data model stored in the storage unit when converting the first machine information into the second machine information according to the base software. The mechanical system according to any one of 1 to 3. The base software further includes a determination unit that is a program part for causing the computer to determine whether the work software is appropriate or inappropriate.
The base software includes a process for preventing the computer from executing the second communication unit when the determination unit determines that the work software is inappropriate. The mechanical system according to one item. The base software further includes a determination unit that is a program part for causing the computer to determine whether the work software is appropriate or inappropriate.
The work software includes authentication record information based on manufacturer information of the work software and an inspection result of the work software,
A part of the first instruction information is the authentication record information,
The machine according to claim 3, wherein the base software includes processing for preventing the computer from executing the second communication unit when the determination unit determines that the authentication record information is inappropriate. system.   At least one of the base software and the work software includes a charge processing unit that is a program part that causes the computer to execute a process of performing charge based on a usage situation of at least one of the base software and the work software. The mechanical system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising:   The billing processing unit monitors a usage period from a starting point for at least one of the base software and the work software, generates information related to payment of a fee for each predetermined period, and sends the information to the first communication unit. The mechanical system according to claim 7, wherein the mechanical system is a program portion for causing the computer to execute the output. The base software further includes a third communication unit that is a program part for causing the computer to communicate with an external device,
The billing processing unit monitors a usage period from a starting point for at least one of the base software and the work software, generates information related to payment of a fee for each predetermined period, and sends the information to the third communication unit. The mechanical system according to claim 7, wherein the mechanical system is a program portion for causing the computer to execute the output.   The mechanical system according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the starting point is an installation timing of at least one of the base software and the work software.   The mechanical system according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the starting point is a purchase date of at least one of the base software and the work software.   The mechanical system according to claim 7, wherein the accounting processing unit causes the computer to execute a process of performing the accounting according to an information communication amount related to at least one of the base software and the work software.   The mechanical system according to claim 7, wherein the charging processing unit includes causing the computer to execute a process of performing the charging according to the number of execution times of at least one of the base software and the work software.   The mechanical system according to claim 7, wherein the accounting processing unit causes the computer to execute a process of performing the accounting according to the number of the machines connected to the computer.   The billing processing unit is responsive to at least one of an information processing amount when the first machine information is processed according to the base software and an information processing amount when the second machine information is processed according to the work software. The machine system according to claim 7, further comprising causing the computer to execute the process of charging.   The mechanical system according to claim 7, wherein the accounting processing unit causes the computer to execute a process of performing the accounting according to the number of people who use the computer.   The charging processing unit sets a usage period of at least one of the base software and the working software according to a payment status of a usage fee that is predetermined for at least one of the base software and the working software. The machine system of claim 7, comprising causing the computer to perform the determination.   The billing processing unit includes not causing the computer to perform the billing process when a usage period from at least one of the base software and the work software is within a predetermined period. The mechanical system according to claim 7.   19. The billing processing unit includes causing the computer to determine whether or not a usage fee has been paid for at least one of the base software and the work software. The mechanical system according to any one of the above.   The base software further includes a version number management unit which is a program part for causing the computer to manage the version number of at least one of the base software and the work software. The mechanical system according to any one of 1 to 18. A second storage unit that records the latest version number of at least one of the base software and the work software;
The base software further includes a fourth communication unit that is a program part for causing the computer to check the contents of the second storage unit,
The version number management unit is configured such that the latest version number of at least one of the base software and the work software recorded in the second storage unit is a current version of at least one of the base software and the work software. 21. The mechanical system according to claim 20, wherein the machine system is a program part for causing the computer to output the latest version number to the first communication unit when the number is more advanced than the number. A second storage unit that records the latest version number of at least one of the base software and the work software;
The base software includes a third communication unit that is a program part for causing the computer to communicate with an external device, and a program part for causing the computer to confirm the contents of the second storage unit. And a fourth communication unit,
The version number management unit is configured such that the latest version number of at least one of the base software and the work software recorded in the second storage unit is a current version of at least one of the base software and the work software. 21. The mechanical system according to claim 20, wherein the machine system is a program part for causing the computer to output the latest version number to the third communication unit when it is more advanced than a number.   At least one of the base software and the work software further includes a program part for causing the computer to perform license authentication of at least one of the base software and the work software. The mechanical system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   The mechanical system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein at least one of the base software and the work software further includes a function of restricting copying.   4. The program according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the base software and the work software includes a program part for causing the computer to add advertisement information to information output to the outside of the computer. The mechanical system according to any one of the above.   The mechanical system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein at least one of the base software and the work software includes a program part for causing the computer to execute a personal assistant.   The machine system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the base software includes a program part for causing the computer to execute authentication of the machine connected to the computer. .   The machine is equipped with machine learning software for causing the computer to execute machine learning based on the second machine information. The described mechanical system. A host computer connected to the computer via the Internet;
The second communication unit includes causing the computer to upload the first machine information or the second machine information to the host computer in response to a command from the host computer. The mechanical system as described in any one of. A host computer connected to the computer via the Internet;
4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the second communication unit includes causing the computer to execute downloading of data or a program in the host computer to the computer in response to a command from the host computer. 5. The mechanical system according to item.   Part of the first machine information and the second machine information is information related to at least one of the machine usage time, the motor current value, the vibration value, the heat generation temperature, the volume, and the machine position information. The mechanical system according to claim 1, 2, or 4. A part of the first machine information and the second machine information is information on at least one of a use time of the machine, a motor current value, a vibration value, a heat generation temperature, and a volume,
The mechanical system according to claim 3, wherein a part of the first instruction information and the second instruction information is information related to at least one of a stop instruction, a deceleration instruction, and a warning display for the machine. . A part of the first machine information is position information of the machine,
A part of the second instruction information is for avoiding interference between machines by a stop instruction to a machine with a lower priority of operation when a relative position of a plurality of the machines is equal to or less than a preset distance. The machine system according to claim 3, wherein the machine system is machine operation instruction information. Part of the first machine information is work acceptance information and work completion information of the machine,
Part of the second instruction information is work instruction information including at least one of content selection, work order, start of the machine, and stop of the machine for work stored in advance in the machine. The mechanical system according to claim 3, wherein there is a mechanical system. A part of the first machine information is information indicating a state of a work object of the machine,
The mechanical system according to claim 3, wherein a part of the second instruction information is operation change instruction information for changing an operation of the machine in accordance with a state of the work object. Part of the first machine information is scheduled operation information of the machine,
4. The machine system according to claim 3, wherein a part of the second instruction information is a result of determining whether a scheduled operation of the machine is appropriate or inappropriate.   The machine system according to any one of claims 1 to 36, wherein the machine is a manufacturing machine or an industrial robot. A machine control computer having base software and work software installed and communicably connected to a machine,
The base software is
A first communication unit which is a program part for causing the computer to receive first machine information configured in a data format unique to the machine output from the machine;
A second communication unit, which is a program part for causing the computer to output the second machine information configured in a data format unique to the work software to the work software;
A program portion for storing the first machine information and the second machine information in a storage unit included in the computer;
A program portion for causing the computer to convert the first machine information into the second machine information,
The computer, wherein the work software is a program that uses the second machine information output from the second communication unit as input information. A computer for machine control, which is equipped with base software and work software and is connected to be communicable with at least two machines,
The base software is
A program portion for causing the computer to receive first machine information that is output from each of the machines in association with identification information of each of the machines and that is configured in a unique data format of each of the machines. A first communication unit that is
The second communication unit, which is a program part for causing the computer to execute the second machine information configured in a data format unique to the work software in association with the identification information of each machine and output to the work software When,
A program part for associating the first machine information and the second machine information with identification information of each of the machines and storing them in a storage unit included in the computer, and the first machine information as the second machine information A program part for causing the computer to perform conversion, and
The computer, wherein the work software is a program that uses the second machine information output from the second communication unit as input information. A machine control computer having base software and work software installed and communicably connected to a machine,
The base software is
Receiving the first machine information composed of a data format unique to the machine output from the machine, and receiving second instruction information composed of a data format specific to the machine to be output to the machine. A first communication unit which is a program part for causing the computer to execute transmission to
Inputting first instruction information configured in a data format specific to the work software from the work software, and outputting second machine information configured in a data format specific to the work software to the work software A second communication unit which is a program part for causing the computer to execute
A program portion for storing the first machine information, the second machine information, the first instruction information, and the second instruction information in a storage unit included in the computer;
A program part for causing the computer to convert the first machine information into the second machine information;
A program part for causing the computer to convert the first instruction information into the second instruction information,
The work software creates the first instruction information to the machine based on the second machine information input from the second communication unit, and outputs the first instruction information to the second communication unit to the computer A computer characterized by being a program for causing the computer to run. Base software installed together with work software on a machine control computer communicably connected to the machine,
Receiving first machine information that is output from the machine to the computer and configured in a unique data format of the machine;
Converting the first machine information into second machine information configured in a unique data format of the work software;
Outputting the second machine information to the work software;
The base software for causing the computer to execute. Base software installed together with work software on a machine control computer communicably connected to at least two machines,
Receiving, from each of the machines, first machine information configured in a unique data format of each of the machines output to the computer in association with identification information of each of the machines;
Converting the first machine information into second machine information configured in a unique data format of the work software;
Outputting the second machine information to the work software in association with identification information of each of the machines;
The base software for causing the computer to execute. Base software installed together with work software on a machine control computer communicably connected to the machine,
Receiving first machine information that is output from the machine to the computer and configured in a unique data format of the machine;
Converting the first machine information into second machine information configured in a unique data format of the work software;
Outputting the second machine information to the work software;
Receiving, from the work software, first instruction information configured in a data format unique to the work software;
Converting the first instruction information into second instruction information configured in a unique data format of the machine;
Outputting the second instruction information to the machine;
The base software for causing the computer to execute.   44. A computer-readable recording medium on which the base software according to any one of claims 41 to 43 is recorded. A machine control method for controlling at least one machine by a machine control computer on which base software and work software are installed,
The computer receives first machine information output from the machine and configured with a unique data format of the machine indicating the state of the machine, and the first machine information is converted into the work software according to the base software. To the second machine information configured in a unique data format, and output the second machine information to the work software,
The machine control method, wherein the computer executes the work software that uses the second machine information as input information. A machine control method for controlling at least one machine by a machine control computer on which base software and work software are installed,
The computer receives first machine information output from the machine and configured with a unique data format of the machine indicating the state of the machine, and the first machine information is converted into the work software according to the base software. To the second machine information configured in a unique data format, and output the second machine information to the work software,
The computer creates first instruction information configured in a specific data format of the work software based on the second machine information according to the work software, and the first instruction information is generated according to the base software. A machine control method comprising: converting to second instruction information configured in a machine specific data format, and transmitting the second instruction information to the machine.

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