JP2020073410A - Remote monitoring support device - Google Patents

Abstract

To obtain information on the status of an elevator through a management server computer at a remote location away from the elevator, and efficiently monitor the elevator remotely.SOLUTION: A remote monitoring support device is configured to: obtain a signal output according to whether the elevator is in a normal operation state or not (S401); determine whether or not the elevator is in the normal operation state based on the acquired signal (S402); generate notification information if it is not in the normal operation state (S404); and send the generated notification information to a management server computer (S405). In this way, the elevator can be remotely monitored by sending the notification information to the management server computer when the elevator is not in the normal operation state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a remote monitoring support device that remotely monitors an elevator.

  Conventionally, inspection work (diagnosis maintenance work) that requires a worker to perform diagnostics for maintenance of an elevator installed in a multi-storey building, etc. regularly or when a failure occurs in the elevator. By doing so, the proper operation of the elevator was ensured.

  In addition, conventionally, a communication function is provided in a control board (control device) that controls the operation operation of an elevator, and communication is performed between the control board and a management server computer installed in a remote area of the elevator, so that the elevator There was an elevator remote monitoring system that monitors the status of the elevator at a remote location. This makes it possible to monitor the state of the elevator at a remote location of the elevator without sending a worker to the site where the elevator is installed.

  As a related technology, specifically, conventionally, by switching from the normal mode to the maintenance mode, the alarm from the building to the monitoring center is prevented, and the data of the maintenance work performed by the worker during the switching to the maintenance mode. Is stored in the maintenance work data storage unit, the maintenance work data stored in the maintenance work data storage unit when the mode is switched to the normal mode is fetched, and whether the maintenance work is appropriate or not is determined based on the fetched maintenance work data. There is a technique for making a judgment (for example, refer to Patent Document 1 below).

JP, 2011-102180, A

  However, the above-described conventional technique is, for example, an old elevator or the like, and in the case of an elevator for which remote monitoring was not assumed at the time of installation, the elevator control board does not have a communication function, and thus the elevator does not have a communication function. There was a problem that it was difficult to carry out remote monitoring after the installation.

  For this reason, the above-mentioned conventional technique has a problem in that the worker has to go to the site for each diagnostic maintenance work that is regularly performed at the site where the elevator is installed, which is a problem. In the conventional technology described above, when an abnormality occurs in the elevator, the manager of the building in which the elevator is installed must contact the worker, and the worker must be contacted each time the contact is received. Had to come to the site, which was annoying.

  Further, the above-described conventional technique has a problem that when a failure occurs in an elevator that does not support remote monitoring, the detection of the failure is delayed, or the response to resolve the failure is delayed.

  Further, when remote monitoring of an existing elevator is performed using the above-described conventional technique, the control device of the existing elevator must be replaced with another control board having a communication function. That is, when remote monitoring of an existing elevator is performed using the above-described conventional technique, the control board must be replaced, which requires a large amount of work and is troublesome. Further, in this case, there is a problem that the elevator cannot be used during the replacement work of the control board, which may hinder the activity of the user of the high-rise building in particular.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, an object of the present invention is to provide a remote monitoring support device capable of remotely monitoring an elevator regardless of whether the elevator itself has a communication function.

  Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems with the conventional technology, the present invention performs remote monitoring of an elevator regardless of whether or not the elevator itself has a communication function, thereby improving the reliability of the elevator. The purpose is to provide a support device.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, a remote monitoring support device according to the present invention is a remote monitoring support device that performs communication with a control board that controls the operation of an elevator and a management server computer. , A contact provided on the control board for inputting and outputting a signal between the control board and the outside of the control board, and outputting a signal depending on whether the operating state of the elevator is a normal operating state Based on the acquisition means for acquiring the signal from the contact whose state changes or the wiring connected to the contact and the output status of the signal acquired by the acquisition means, it is determined whether or not the operation status is the normal operation status. Determining means for determining and notification information including information regarding the status of the elevator when the determining means determines that the operating state is not the normal operating state. A generating means for forming, the notification information in which the generating means has generated, characterized by comprising a transmitting means for transmitting to said management server computer.

  Further, in the remote monitoring support device according to the present invention, in the above invention, the acquisition unit switches the operation state in accordance with a control signal output to each unit included in the elevator to control each unit. With the connection position as a contact point, the signal is acquired from the contact point or a wire connected to the contact point, and the determination unit is the relay in a state where the acquisition unit is not in a normal operation state of the elevator. When the signal output by is acquired, it is determined that the operating state is not the normal operating state.

  Also, in the remote monitoring support device according to the present invention, in the above invention, the acquisition unit is a relay whose operating state is switched depending on whether or not power of a predetermined voltage is supplied to each unit included in the elevator. With the connection position as a contact point, the signal is acquired from the contact point or a wire connected to the contact point, the determining means, the acquiring means, the relay in a state where the power supply of a predetermined voltage is not supplied. It is characterized in that the operation state is judged not to be the normal operation state when the output signal is acquired.

  Further, in the remote monitoring support device according to the present invention, in the above invention, the acquisition unit uses the connection position with a power supply circuit that supplies power of a predetermined voltage to each unit included in the elevator as a contact point. The operation state is obtained when the signal is obtained from a contact or a wiring connected to the contact, and the determination unit obtains zero output state because the obtaining unit does not supply power of a predetermined voltage. Is determined not to be in a normal operation state.

  According to the remote monitoring support device of the present invention, since it is possible to obtain information regarding the status of an elevator via a management server computer at a remote location of the elevator, remote monitoring of the elevator is possible regardless of whether or not the elevator itself has a communication function. The effect of being able to perform.

1 is an explanatory diagram showing a system configuration of a remote monitoring system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device that constitutes the remote monitoring system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device that constitutes the remote monitoring system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart (No. 1) showing a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart (No. 2) showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a hardware configuration of a remote monitoring support device that constitutes a remote monitoring system according to the third exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a remote monitoring support device that constitutes a remote monitoring system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart (No. 1) showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart (No. 2) showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device that constitutes the remote monitoring system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a remote monitoring support device that constitutes a remote monitoring system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart (No. 1) showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart (No. 2) showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device that constitutes the remote monitoring system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a remote monitoring support device that constitutes a remote monitoring system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a flow chart (No. 1) showing a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 21 is a flowchart (part 2) showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

  Preferred embodiments of a remote monitoring support device according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<Embodiment 1>
(System configuration of remote monitoring system)
First, a system configuration of an elevator remote monitoring system including the remote monitoring support device according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a system configuration of a remote monitoring system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 1, a remote monitoring system 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention includes, for example, a control board (control device) 110, a remote monitoring support device 120, a management server computer 130, and a telephone 140. be able to. The remote monitoring system 100 monitors the operation of the elevator 101 by using the management server computer 130 installed in the remote place of the elevator 101. The management server computer 130 monitors the operation of the elevator 101 via the remote monitoring support device 120.

  The management server computer 130 is installed in a remote place different from the place where the elevator 101 to be monitored is installed and apart from the place where the elevator 101 is installed. Specifically, the management server computer 130 can be installed in, for example, a maintenance management company 150 that manages maintenance of the elevator 101.

  The telephone 140 is installed in, for example, the maintenance management company 150 in which the management server computer 130 is installed. By installing the management server computer 130 and the telephone 140 in the maintenance management company 150, a person in the car 102 of the elevator 101 and an operator of the maintenance management company 150 can talk directly.

  The elevator 101 is installed in a multi-storey building or the like, and includes a basket (car) 102 on which people and articles are mounted. One basket 102 is provided for each elevator 101. The basket 102 is provided in a hoistway (not shown) that penetrates each floor in the building along the vertical direction. The elevator 101 can be realized by, for example, a rope type (traction type) elevator.

  The elevator 101 that can be monitored by the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the rope type elevator. In the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, instead of the rope type elevator 101, or in addition to the rope type elevator 101, for example, a hydraulic type elevator 101 may be the monitoring target.

  The basket 102 is provided with an operation panel 102a including operation buttons including a destination floor button, a door opening / closing button, and the like, a display for displaying a floor on which the basket 102 is located, and the like. The operation buttons may include an emergency call button that is operated during a call with a manager or an operator outside the car 102. The operation panel 102a provided on the basket 102 includes a control board for the operation panel 102a, and is connected to the control board 110 via the control board for the operation panel 102a. In addition, the basket 102 is provided with an intercom terminal device 102b. The intercom terminal device 102b includes a call button, a microphone, and a speaker (all of which are not shown). The intercom terminal device 102b is connected to the remote monitoring support device 120.

  The hoistway is provided with a drive mechanism 104 involved in the lifting operation of the basket 102. The drive mechanism 104 can be provided, for example, in the upper portion of the hoistway. The drive mechanism 104 includes a hoisting machine, a pulley, a rope 104a, a counterweight 104b, and the like. The drive mechanism 104 further includes an electromagnetic brake, a speed governor, etc. (all are not shown). Since the drive mechanism 104 can be easily realized by using a known technique, the description thereof will be omitted. The drive mechanism 104 is not limited to the one provided in the upper part of the hoistway. For example, in the case of the hydraulic elevator 101, the drive mechanism 104 may be provided at the bottom (pit) of the hoistway.

  The basket 102 is connected to one end of the rope 104a, and the counterweight 104b is connected to the other end of the rope 104a. In the rope type elevator 101, a rope 104a having a basket 102 and a counterweight 104b connected at both ends is driven by a hoisting machine in a state of being hung on the sheave and hoisting machine, and the rope 104a is connected between the rope 104a and the sheave. The basket 102 is moved up and down by utilizing the frictional force (traction). The hoistway is provided with a guide rail (not shown) that guides the hoisting position of the basket 102.

  Doors 105a and 102c are provided at a position (landing point) 105 and a basket 102 corresponding to each floor in the hoistway. The car 102 is provided with a motor (not shown) that opens and closes a door 102c provided on the car 102 and a door 105a provided on the landing 105. The motors that open and close the doors 105a and 102c are connected to the control board 110.

  The door 105a provided at the landing 105 is locked by a device called an interlock or the like. When the motor is driven while the elevator 101 reaches the stop floor, the drive mechanism portion of the door 102c provided on the car 102 and the interlock engage with each other to release the lock by the interlock, and the door 102c provided on the car 102 is released. And the door 105a provided at the landing 105 is interlocked to open and close.

  The elevator 101 includes a door opening / closing sensor (not shown) that detects opening / closing of the doors 102c and 105a. The output of the door open / close sensor changes depending on whether the doors 102c and 105a are in the open state or the closed state. The door opening / closing sensor can be realized by, for example, a micro switch or a photoelectric sensor. The door opening / closing sensor is connected to the control board 110 via wiring, and the signal output from the door opening / closing sensor is input to the control board 110 via the wiring.

  At each landing 105, an operation panel 105b including a landing call button (not shown) and a display device for displaying the floor or the like where the basket 102 is located is installed. The operation boards 105b provided in each landing 105 each include a control board for the operation board 105b, and are connected to the control board 110 via the control board for the operation board 105b.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 can be attached to, for example, a housing that houses the control board 110 of the elevator 101, a wall of a hoistway, or the like. The remote monitoring support device 120 includes a main control board 121 and a voice communication board 122. The main control board 121 is connected to the control board 110. Further, the main control board 121 is connected to the management server computer 130 via a network 160 such as the Internet. By connecting the main control board 121 and the management server computer 130 via the Internet instead of the public voice network 170 such as a telephone line, it is possible to prevent delay in grasping the status of the elevator 101 due to a flat telephone line in an emergency. However, a quick response can be taken.

  The voice communication board 122 is connected to the intercom terminal device 102b and the public voice network 170. The voice communication board 122 can be specifically realized by, for example, a PHS (Personal Handy-phone System) board. The public voice network 170 includes a fixed telephone network (public switched telephone network) and a mobile telephone network. The public voice network 170 is composed of a plurality of exchanges (not shown) such as a subscriber line exchange that accommodates telephone lines, a relay exchange that bundles the subscriber line exchanges, and a gateway exchange that connects to the telephone networks of other operators. There is. The public voice network 170 is a well-known technique, and therefore its description is omitted.

  The main control board 121 may communicate using the PHS board included in the voice communication board 122. In this case, the remote monitoring support device 120 uses the PHS board not only for voice communication but also for data communication. Since the installation location of the elevator 101 is fixed, communication using PHS can ensure communication quality and suppress communication costs.

  The management server computer 130 can be realized by a computer device such as a personal computer, for example. A terminal device 131 for operation may be connected to the management server computer 130. The management server computer 130 and the operation terminal device 131 may be installed in the same place or may be installed in different places. The number of operation terminal devices 131 may be one or may be plural. The operation terminal device 131 can be realized by, for example, an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse, or a computer device such as a personal computer having a display or the like. Further, the operation terminal device 131 may be connected to a printer (not shown) for outputting a report or the like describing the state of the elevator 101.

  In the maintenance company 150, in addition to the management server computer 130 and the telephone 140, a PBX (Private Branch eXchange, see reference numeral 205 in FIG. 2) can be installed. The telephone 140 is connected to the public voice network 170 via the PBX. The PBX may not be provided in the remote monitoring system 100, and the telephone 140 may be directly connected to the public voice network 170.

(Hardware configuration of the remote monitoring system 100)
Next, the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 that constitutes the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 that constitutes the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 2, the control board 110 controls the operation operation of the elevator 101 by drivingly controlling each part that constitutes the elevator 101. The control board 110 outputs a control signal to each unit included in the elevator 101, and controls the operation operation of the elevator 101 based on the signal output from each unit.

  The control board for the operation panel 102a described above generates a call signal corresponding to the input operation of the operation button by the user of the elevator 101 or the like, and outputs the generated call signal to the control board 110. To do. The control board 110 controls the operation operation of the elevator 101 by outputting a control signal for driving and controlling the drive mechanism 104, for example, based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a.

  Specifically, the control board 110, for example, generates a control signal for a motor that raises and lowers the basket 102 based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a, and the generated control signal. Is output to a motor that raises and lowers the basket 102. As a result, the motor for raising and lowering the basket 102 rotationally drives the basket 102 in the direction of raising or lowering. The motor that raises and lowers the basket 102 is controlled using, for example, an inverter, and is drive-controlled by the control board 110 so as to stop the rotation on the floor where the basket 102 is stopped.

  Every time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the motor that raises and lowers the basket 102, the control board 110 acquires the rotation speed of each motor that operates according to the control signal. The rotation speed of each motor can be acquired using, for example, an encoder. As a result, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the motor operates normally according to the control signal output to the motor that raises and lowers the basket 102.

  In addition, specifically, the control board 110 is for control that operates the brake so as to stop the basket 102 on a predetermined floor, for example, based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a. A signal is generated and the generated control signal is output to the brake. The brake operates to stop the raising / lowering operation of the car 102 according to a control signal output from the control board 110 and stop the car 102 at a predetermined floor. Thereby, the basket 102 can be stopped at a predetermined floor.

  The control board 110 acquires an output signal from the brake sensor, the output of which changes depending on the operation of the brake, every time a control signal is output to the brake. The brake sensor can be realized by, for example, a micro switch or a photoelectric sensor. As a result, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the brake operates normally according to the control signal output to the brake.

  Further, specifically, the control board 110 controls to open and close the doors 102c and 105a on the floor where the basket 102 is stopped by a brake, for example, based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a. A signal for control is generated and the generated control signal is output to a motor for opening and closing the door 102c of the basket 102 and the door 105a of the landing 105. Thus, the doors 102c and 105a can be opened and closed on the floor where the basket 102 is stopped. As described above, the motor that opens and closes the door 105a is locked by a device called an interlock, and therefore does not operate unless the door 105a is completely closed.

  The control board 110 acquires an output signal from the door opening / closing sensor each time a control signal is output to a motor that opens and closes the doors 102c and 105a. Accordingly, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the doors 102c and 105a operate normally according to the control signal output to the motor that opens and closes the corresponding doors 102c and 105a.

  Further, the control board 110 outputs, for example, a control signal including a floor signal indicating the floor on which the basket 102 is located to the control board for the operation panel 102a. The floor where the basket 102 is located can be specified, for example, based on an output signal from a sensor (not shown) provided for each floor in the hoistway. When the control board for the operation panel 102a receives a control signal including a floor signal, the control board controls the display device based on the received control signal to determine the floor on which the basket 102 is located and the direction of movement (moving up). Or whether it is descending) is displayed.

  The control board 110 outputs a control signal including a floor signal to the control board for the operation panel 102a and the control board for the operation panel 105b, for example, every time the position of the basket 102 is switched. Alternatively, the control board 110 periodically outputs a control signal including a floor signal to the control board for the operation panel 102a and the control board for the operation panel 105b, regardless of the position of the basket 102, for example. It may be one that does.

  Like the control board for the operation panel 102a, the control board for the operation panel 105b generates a call signal according to the input operation each time the user of the elevator 101 receives an input operation to the landing call button. The generated call signal is output to the control board 110. When the call signal is output from the control board for the operation panel 105b, the control board 110 is output from the control board for the operation panel 105b in the same manner as when the signal is output from the control board for the operation panel 102a. The operation operation of the elevator 101 is controlled by generating various control signals based on the signals and outputting the generated control signals to the corresponding units.

  Every time the control board 110 moves up and down the basket 102 in response to a signal output from the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b, the control board 110 outputs a start signal indicating that each part has been activated to move the basket 102 up and down. .. The control board 110 outputs an activation signal once when moving from the first floor to the second floor, for example. Further, for example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the fifth floor without stopping midway, it outputs the activation signal once. In addition, for example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the fifth floor after stopping on the third floor in the middle (opening and closing the door), it outputs the activation signal twice.

  The control board 110 may calculate the traveling distance and traveling time of the basket 102 every time the basket 102 is moved up and down. The traveling distance of the basket 102 can be calculated, for example, based on the number of activations. The traveling time of the basket 102 can be calculated based on the floor signal, for example. Specifically, for example, when the call operation is accepted from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on the fourth floor while the basket 102 is on the first floor, the basket 102 moves on the third floor from the first floor to the fourth floor. To do.

  The control board 110 includes a memory (not shown), and stores the number of times the activation signal is output, that is, the number of activations, in the memory each time the activation signal is output. Instead of or in addition to the number of times of activation, the control board 110 may store, in the memory, a history of the operation operation of each unit that is driven when the car 102 is moved up and down and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. Specifically, the control board 110 relates to, for example, the number of times of activation, the traveling distance of the basket 102, the traveling time of the basket 102, the number of operations of various relays that have been operated during the raising / lowering operation of the basket 102 and the opening / closing operations of the doors 105a and 102c. The information may be stored in the memory as a history of operation operations.

  Further, the control board 110 determines whether the doors 102c and 105a are in the open state or the closed state based on the output value of the door opening / closing sensor. The control board 110 outputs the control signal for opening / closing the doors 102c, 105a based on the control signal for opening / closing the doors 102c, 105a output by itself and the output value of the door opening / closing sensor. It is possible to determine whether or not the doors 102c and 105a are actually opened and closed.

  Further, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 changes, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating that the operation mode has been changed. Specifically, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to an operation mode other than the normal operation mode, the control board 110 externally indicates that the operation mode has been switched. The signal for notifying or the signal for notifying the operation mode after switching (that is, the operation mode other than the normal operation mode) is output. In addition, specifically, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from an operation mode other than the normal operation mode to the normal operation mode, the control board 110 indicates that the operation mode has been switched. A signal for notifying the outside or a signal (signal for reporting) notifying the operation mode after switching (that is, the normal operation mode) is output.

  Further, when the control board 110 detects a failure in the elevator 101, the control board 110 outputs (reports) a signal notifying the occurrence of the failure (signal for reporting). Specifically, although the control board 110 outputs, for example, a control signal for opening and closing the doors 105a and 102c, the corresponding doors 105a and 102c do not operate based on the output value of the door opening / closing sensor. When this is detected, a signal (signal for reporting) notifying that a failure has occurred in the corresponding doors 105a and 102c in the elevator 101 is output (reporting).

  The control board 110 can output (issue) a signal for reporting to the outside of the control board 110, for example, via a wiring connecting the control board 110 and an external device. More specifically, in the control board 110, for example, a wiring connecting the control board 110 and an external device transmits a signal for reporting via a contact connected to the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110. Can be output (reported) to.

  The control board 110 may output (issue) a signal for reporting to the outside of the control board 110, for example, via a terminal provided on the control board 110. Specifically, the control board 110 outputs a signal for reporting to the outside of the control board 110 (reporting), for example, through a terminal for communication that communicates with an external device of the elevator 101. can do. Alternatively, specifically, the control board 110 is provided, for example, on the control board 110 via a terminal (hereinafter referred to as “maintenance / inspection terminal”) capable of connecting a terminal device for diagnosis to the control board 110. Then, the signal for reporting may be output (reporting) to the outside of the control board 110.

  When the call button is operated, the intercom terminal device 102b outputs a call signal indicating that the operation has been performed to the remote monitoring support device 120. When the call signal output from the intercom terminal device 102b is input to the voice communication board 122, the remote monitoring support device 120 sends the call signal to the telephone 140 via the public voice network 170 or the PBX 205. Accordingly, voice communication (call) can be performed between the intercom terminal device 102b and the telephone 140.

  The intercom terminal device 102b remotely monitors the audio signal input to the microphone while the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone 140 installed at the maintenance management company 150 is established. Output to the support device 120. Further, the intercom terminal device 102b outputs a voice signal output from the remote monitoring support device 120 via a speaker in a state where the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone 140 is established. Output.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 acquires a signal (control signal) output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101, generates notification information based on the acquired control signal, and generates the notification information. The notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130. The notification information includes information about the state of the elevator 101, identification information of the elevator 101 that is the transmission source of the notification information, and the like.

  The information regarding the state of the elevator 101 is, for example, the direction in which the car 102 moves up and down, the floor to which the car 102 moves, whether the car 102 has stopped at the floor to which the car 102 has moved, and a motor that opens and closes the doors 105a and 102c. The presence or absence of the operation of is shown. The information on the state of the elevator 101 indicates, for example, the floor where the car 102 is currently located, whether or not various safety devices are activated, and the like.

  The identification information of the elevator 101 may be, for example, the serial number of the elevator 101, a number set based on the installation location (address or the like) of the elevator 101, or the identification information of the elevator 101. It may be a number arbitrarily set by a worker who performs maintenance and inspection. The identification information of the elevator 101 can be configured by combining a predetermined number of digits and letters such as alphabets.

  The main control board 121 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 can be configured by, for example, a relay board 201, a monitor control board 202, a memory 203, and a communication I / F (interface) 204. The remote monitoring support device 120 acquires the control signal output from the control board 110 via the relay board 201 in the main control board 121.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 connects, for example, a relay provided on the control board 110 and the relay board 201 to a relay whose output (output state) changes according to a control signal output from the control board 110. Is acquired in the main control board 121. In this case, the remote monitoring support device 120 can acquire the control signal output from the control board 110 from the relay via the relay board 201 in the main control board 121.

  The relay is provided corresponding to each unit to be controlled by the control board 110, and the output state changes (for example, ON / OFF) according to the state of each unit included in the elevator 101. As the relay, for example, an electromagnetic relay that opens and closes by physically moving a contact with an electromagnet can be used. The contact of the electromagnetic relay may be, for example, a make (contact is closed when a current is applied) contact or a break (contact is opened when a current is applied) contact. Further, the contact of the electromagnetic relay may be, for example, a transfer (switching a plurality of contacts by passing a current) contact or a ratchet (switching the opening and closing of the contact each time a current is passed) contact. Further, as the relay, for example, a solid state relay or a program relay may be used.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 may be connected to, for example, a wiring connected to a relay, and the output from the wiring may be acquired by the main control board 121. Also in this case, the remote monitoring support device 120 can acquire the control signal output from the control board 110 from the relay (wiring connected to the relay) via the relay board 201 in the main control board 121. You can

  Specifically, the remote monitoring support device 120, for example, attaches a contact between the control board 110 and the relay board 201 to a foot (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the relay) that supports the relay with respect to the control board 110. It can be provided and connected to the control board 110 via the contact. The contact can be provided on a foot for a signal input from the control board 110 to the relay (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the relay). The contact may be provided on a leg for a signal output from the relay to the control board 110 (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the relay).

  In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 may, for example, connect the control board 110 to the legs of the IC chips (wirings connecting the control board 110 and the IC chips) provided on the control board 110 corresponding to the respective units of the elevator 101. It is possible to provide a contact with the relay board 201 and connect to the control board 110 via the contact. In this case, the contact may be provided on a leg for a signal input from the control board 110 to the IC chip (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip), and for a signal output from the IC chip to the control board 110. May be provided on the foot (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip).

  The control board 110 is provided with LEDs that are turned on and off in association with the operation of each part of the elevator 101 so that an operator or the like can visually check the operating state of each part of the elevator 101. There are cases. In this case, the remote monitoring support device 120 includes, for example, a photoelectric sensor (not shown) whose output changes according to whether the LED is turned on or off, connects the photoelectric sensor and the relay substrate 201, and connects the relay substrate 201. The control signal output from the control board 110 may be acquired by acquiring the output value of the photoelectric sensor in the main control board 121 via the.

  Further, the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 should be connected to, for example, a contact (terminal) to which the wiring connecting the control board 110 and each part to which a control signal is output is connected to the control board 110. You can Accordingly, the remote monitoring support device 120 can acquire a control signal from the contact (terminal) with the wiring on the control board 110 via the relay board 201. The contacts (terminals) in this case are not limited to those provided on the control board 110, and the remote monitoring support device may be provided in the middle of the wiring that connects the control board 110 and each part to which the control signal is output. It may be connected to the relay board 201 in 120.

  Alternatively, the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 is connected to a wiring (branch line) that branches the wiring that connects the control board 110 and each unit that is the output destination of the control signal from the control board 110. be able to. As a result, the remote monitoring support device 120 can acquire a control signal from the branch line via the relay board 201. A branch connector for branching a control signal output from the control board 110 in two directions may be provided at a branch position between a branch line and a wiring that connects each part of the elevator 101 and the control board 110. Accordingly, the remote monitoring support device 120 can be easily connected to the control board 110 via the branch connector.

  The relay board 201 analyzes the signal received as an input, and outputs the analysis result to the monitoring control board 202. The monitoring control board 202 generates notification information based on the analysis result output from the relay board 201, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204. Further, the monitor control board 202 stores the analysis result output from the relay board 201 in the memory 203. The monitor control board 202 may directly store the signal received by the relay board 201 in the memory 203.

  The memory 203 can be realized by a non-volatile storage medium that retains stored information even when power supply is cut off. Specifically, the memory 203 can be realized by, for example, a flash memory, an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), an erasable programmable read only memory (EPROM), or the like.

  Various signals output from the control board 110 differ depending on the model of the elevator 101 and the like. During analysis, the relay board 201 converts various signals output from the control board 110 into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202. The remote monitoring support device 120 analyzes the signal received by the relay board 201 and converts the signal into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202, so that the remote control of the elevator 101 can be performed regardless of the model of the elevator 101. Can monitor.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs various operation command signals to the control board 110 via the relay board 201 controlled by the monitoring control board 202 in the main control board 121. The remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal when driving and controlling each unit included in the elevator 101 via the control board 110. The operation command signal is, for example, a signal similar to the signal output from the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b when the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b receives an input operation for instructing to move to a predetermined floor. (Call signal, etc.). Specifically, the operation command signal is, for example, to move the basket 102 of the elevator 101 to a predetermined floor, stop the moved basket 102 at the corresponding floor, or stop the basket 102 at the stopped floor. It includes a signal for opening and closing the door 102c of the vehicle and the door 105a of the landing 105.

  When the control board 110 receives the operation command signal output from the main control board 121, the control board 110 generates the various control signals described above based on the received operation command signal, and outputs the generated various control signals to the elevator. It is output to each unit included in 101. The main control board 121 transmits various operation command signals output from the monitoring control board 202 via the relay board 201 to the control board 110 via, for example, a terminal (not shown) for maintenance and inspection provided in the elevator 101. To enter.

  The terminals for maintenance and inspection are provided on the control board 110. Alternatively, the maintenance terminals may be electrically connected to the input terminals of the control board 110 and may be separate from the control board 110. The terminal for maintenance and inspection is provided, for example, for connecting a terminal device (maintenance diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance and inspection work when the worker performs the maintenance and inspection work at the site where the elevator 101 is installed. .. The terminals for maintenance and inspection are not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and generally, a wide variety of elevators 101 are provided regardless of existing installation or new installation.

  When the relay board 201 and the control board 110 are connected via a terminal for maintenance and inspection, the remote monitoring support device 120 has a connection terminal (not shown) that is detachably connected to the terminal for maintenance and inspection. May be provided. In such a remote monitoring support device 120, for example, the connection terminal can be connected to the maintenance / inspection terminal by inserting and fitting the connection terminal into the maintenance / inspection terminal.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204. The management server computer 130 outputs an instruction signal to the remote monitoring support device 120, for example, when the maintenance management company 150 receives an input operation to the management server computer 130 by an operator.

  Specifically, the management server computer 130, in response to the input operation received by the management server computer 130, for example, an instruction signal (transmission of notification information) for instructing transmission of notification information regarding the result of the diagnostic operation executed in the elevator 101. Send instructions). In this case, the management server computer 130 sends an instruction to execute the diagnostic operation to the elevator 101 in addition to the instruction to send the notification information.

  The diagnostic operation is performed by the control board 110 to output a signal for operating each part in the elevator 101 in a predetermined order, and a signal indicating whether each part operates normally according to the output signal. Is output from the control board 110. The management server computer 130 may output the next diagnostic instruction periodically, that is, when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting the diagnostic instruction (every predetermined period such as every month).

  Further, specifically, the management server computer 130, for example, according to an input operation received by the management server computer 130, or periodically, instructs the transmission of the notification information regarding the history of the operation operation stored in the control board 110. An instruction signal (instruction for transmitting notification information) may be transmitted. The notification information on the history of the operation operation is, for example, information on the number of times of activation, the traveling distance of the basket 102, the traveling time of the basket 102, the number of operations of various relays that have operated during the raising / lowering operation of the basket 102 and the opening / closing operations of the doors 105a and 102c. Can be realized by.

  When the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130, the remote monitoring assistance device 120 generates the operation instruction signal based on the received instruction signal and outputs the generated operation instruction signal to the control board 110. Output to. Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal based on various command signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 to the control board 110, and as a result, outputs a signal (control for control) from the control board 110. Signal, etc.), response information is generated based on the signal, and the generated response information is output to the management server computer 130.

  The management server computer 130 generates report information based on the response information transmitted from the remote monitoring support device 120 in response to various instruction signals transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120. The management server computer 130, for example, generates report information based on the notification information received from the remote monitoring support device 120 as a result of transmitting the diagnosis instruction and the notification information transmission instruction. In this case, the management server computer 130 generates report information including, for example, information on the distance traveled by the elevator 101 and the number of activations.

  Further, the management server computer 130 has a function of issuing a report (not shown) based on the generated report information. The report is, for example, every time the elevator 101 performs the diagnostic operation, that is, every time the response information corresponding to the instruction signal (diagnosis instruction) that instructs the remote monitoring support device 120 to execute the diagnostic operation is received. Can be issued to. Specifically, the management server computer 130 generates print information for printing the report information on a recording medium such as paper based on the generated report information, and manages the generated print information. The data is output to the operation terminal device 131 connected to the server computer 130. When receiving the print information, the operation terminal device 131 can issue a report by drivingly controlling the printer connected to the operation terminal device 131.

(Functional configuration of the remote monitoring system 100)
Next, the functional configuration of the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 that constitutes the remote monitoring system 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

(Functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120)
In FIG. 3, each function of the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a reception unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generation unit 303, an output unit 304, and an acquisition unit 305. It is realized by the determination unit 306 and the transmission unit 307. The functions of the reception unit 301, the storage unit 302, the generation unit 303, the output unit 304, the acquisition unit 305, the determination unit 306, and the transmission unit 307 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the first embodiment of the present invention are as follows. It can be realized by each unit of the remote monitoring support device 120.

  The receiving unit 301 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130. The receiving unit 301 receives, for example, a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130. When the receiving unit 301 receives the diagnostic instruction, the storage unit 302 stores information regarding the date and time when the diagnostic instruction is received. As a result, the operation of the elevator 101 can be regularly monitored without communicating with the management server computer 130.

  The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to perform the above-described diagnostic operation when the reception unit 301 receives the transmission instruction. The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal converted by the relay board 201 into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110. When the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, the generating unit 303 generates an operation command signal including an instruction to output a signal that causes the units included in the elevator 101 to operate in a predetermined order.

  Specifically, the generation unit 303 controls, for example, a motor that moves the car 102 of the elevator 101 up and down, a brake that stops the car 102 that is moving up and down, a motor that opens and closes the landing 105 and the doors 105a and 102c of the car 102, and the like. An operation command signal for driving and controlling by 110 is generated.

  When the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, the output unit 304 outputs, to the control board 110, an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above diagnostic operation. In the first embodiment, the output unit 304 outputs the operation command signal generated by the generation unit 303 to the control board 110.

  The output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal via, for example, a terminal that connects a portable terminal device (maintenance diagnosis terminal, not shown) for inspection work performed by a worker on site. The operation command signal output by the output unit 304 is converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201. Therefore, as in the case of directly inputting a signal for performing a diagnosis operation from the maintenance diagnosis terminal, The control board 110 can be made to perform a diagnostic operation.

  The output unit 304 may output an operation command signal to the control board 110, for example, via a wiring that connects each unit of the elevator 101 and the control board 110. In this case, specifically, the output unit 304 can output an operation command signal to the control board 110, for example, via a wiring through which each unit included in the elevator 101 outputs a signal to the control board 110.

  The output unit 304 outputs the operation command signal that causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed not only when the reception unit 301 receives the transmission instruction but also when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting the operation instruction signal to the control board 110. You may output. Specifically, the output unit 304 causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed, for example, when one month has passed since the instruction to execute the diagnostic operation was output based on the information regarding the date and time stored in the storage unit 302. The operation command signal may be output.

  As a result, it is possible to periodically output the operation command signal for executing the diagnostic operation to the control board 110 without performing communication with the management server computer 130. This makes it possible to cause the elevator 101 to periodically perform a diagnostic operation while reducing the communication load.

  The acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110. The acquisition unit 305 is a contact provided on the control board 110 for inputting / outputting signals between the control board 110 and the outside of the control board 110, and determines whether the elevator 101 is in the normal operation state. The signal is obtained from a contact whose output state changes depending on whether or not or a wiring connected to the contact. The contact may be realized by a terminal in which a plurality of contacts are arranged, or may be realized by a connector that allows insertion and removal of a corresponding connector.

  Specifically, the acquisition unit 305 uses, for example, a contact position at a connection position with a relay whose operation state is switched according to a control signal for controlling each unit output to each unit included in the elevator 101 as a contact. Alternatively, a signal is obtained from the wiring connected to the contact. Alternatively, specifically, the acquisition unit 305 uses, for example, the contact position or the contact position as a contact point at a connection position with a relay whose operating state is switched according to a signal input from each unit included in the elevator 101 to the control board 110. The signal may be obtained from the connected wiring. The output of the relay changes when the operating state of the elevator 101 is switched. The output of the relay changes depending on the state of each part of the elevator 101, the operating state of which is switched according to the control signal.

  More specifically, such a relay is provided in, for example, a safety circuit that determines whether or not the elevator 101 is in a safe operation state based on signals output from each unit of the elevator 101. It can be realized by a relay. The output of the relay provided in the safety circuit changes depending on whether the elevator 101 can operate safely (normal operation state) or cannot operate safely (non-normal operation state).

  The safety circuit is used, for example, when a worker who performs maintenance and inspection of the elevator 101 operates a stop switch for stopping the operation of the elevator 101 during the maintenance and inspection work, and when the basket 102 moves beyond the normal travel range. Various switches such as a limit switch that operates to stop the basket 102 and a switch that operates when the speed at which the basket 102 is raised or lowered by the speed governor exceeds a specified speed are provided. The relay of the safety circuit is connected in series with various switches that are connected in series with each other, and the output changes when any one of the switches operates.

  The state where the operating state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operating state is not limited to the case where the safety circuit is activated. The elevator 101 controlled by the control board 110 cannot operate even if various switches forming the safety circuit are not operated when part of the control board 110 is not operating. When a part of the control board 110 is not operating due to a failure or the like, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating that the control board 110 is stopped to each unit included in the elevator 101.

  When the display provided on the operation panel 105b receives a signal indicating that the control board 110 is stopped, for example, based on the signal, "pause", "failure", "call an attendant", etc. Display a message. The display included in the operation panel 105b may stop the display (display nothing on the screen) when a signal indicating that the control board 110 is stopped is received.

  In addition, such a relay may be realized by, for example, a relay provided in a non-startable circuit that determines whether or not the elevator 101 is in a state in which it can be started based on a signal output from each unit included in the elevator 101. You can The output of the relay provided in the non-startable circuit changes depending on whether the elevator 101 can be started or not.

  In addition, such a relay is, for example, a relay whose output state changes in response to a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor among the units included in the elevator 101, and the basket 102. It can be realized by a relay whose output state changes according to a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a. Specifically, such a relay can be realized by, for example, a relay of a door opening / closing sensor that detects opening / closing of the doors 102c and 105a, and the output state changes according to the opening / closing state of the doors 102c and 105a.

  In addition, specifically, the acquisition unit 305 uses, for example, as a contact, a connection position with a relay whose operating state is switched depending on whether or not power of a predetermined voltage is supplied to each unit included in the elevator 101. A signal may be obtained from the contact or a wiring connected to the contact. More specifically, such a relay supplies a power supply of 100V to a component that operates in a state where a power supply of 100V is supplied, among the units included in the elevator 101. It can be realized by a relay provided in the 100V power supply circuit.

  The relay provided in the 100V power supply circuit is turned on when the power of 100V is supplied to the corresponding parts, and is turned off when the power of 100V is not supplied to the corresponding parts. .. In this case, the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal from the contact using the connection position with the relay provided in the 100V power supply circuit as the contact.

  Further, specifically, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a signal from the connection position with the wiring connected to the 100V power supply circuit. In this case, the signal (voltage) acquired by the acquisition unit 305 changes depending on whether or not the power of 100 V is supplied to each of the corresponding units.

  The predetermined voltage is not limited to 100V, and may be 200V, for example. In this case, the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal from the contact or a wire connected to the contact, with the connection position to the relay provided in the 200V power supply circuit that applies the voltage of 200V as the contact. The acquisition unit 305 is not limited to the one that acquires a signal from one contact, and, for example, like a connection position with a relay provided in a 100V power supply circuit and a connection position with a relay provided in a 200V power supply circuit, Alternatively, like a relay corresponding to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor and a relay corresponding to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102, a connection position with a plurality of relays is used as a contact, and a signal is acquired from the contact. Good.

  In addition, for example, the acquisition unit 305 acquires the control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in accordance with the operation command signal output from the output unit 304 for executing the diagnostic operation. In addition, for example, the acquisition unit 305 outputs the control signal output from the control board 110 when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor and the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 of the elevator 101. get. Further, the acquisition unit 305 acquires, for example, a floor signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor and the operation panel 102a of the car 102 of the elevator 101.

  In addition, the acquisition unit 305 controls, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the earthquake occurrence operation mode by detecting that an earthquake with a predetermined seismic intensity or higher has occurred. The signal for reporting output from the substrate 110 is acquired. Further, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 outputs a control signal to a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 of the elevator 101, but the floor signal indicating the position of the car 102 does not switch, the elevator 101 does not change. When a failure occurs in, the warning signal is output to notify the occurrence of the failure to the outside.

  The acquisition unit 305 acquires a control signal via a relay whose output changes according to the state of each unit included in the elevator 101, and, for example, lights up or turns off in conjunction with the operation of each unit included in the elevator 101. Alternatively, the control signal may be acquired via an LED. Furthermore, the acquisition unit 305 may be one that acquires a control signal via a foot (wiring for connection) that fixes a relay or an LED to the control board 110, for example.

  The acquisition unit 305 may acquire the control signal via, for example, a terminal to which the maintenance diagnosis terminal can be connected. Further, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire the control signal at the connection position of the wiring (or the branch connector) connected to each unit that is the output destination of the control signal and the control board 110, for example. Good.

  The determination unit 306 determines whether the operating state of the elevator 101 is the normal operating state based on the output state of the signal acquired by the acquiring unit 305. The determination unit 306 determines that a normal operation state is a state in which the elevator 101 is in a safe operation state, and in which, for example, each unit included in the elevator 101 is operable according to the operation of the operation button of the basket 102 or the hall call button. To do. In addition, the determination unit 306 is in a state in which it cannot operate safely when there is an inoperable portion among the units included in the elevator 101 according to the operation of the operation button of the basket 102 or the landing call button, that is, the state in which it is not in the normal operation state. To judge.

  For example, when the contact point is a connection position with a relay whose output changes according to a control signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110, the determination unit 306 determines that the elevator 101 is normally in the operating state. When the signal output by the relay is acquired in the non-operating state, it is determined that the operating state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operating state. More specifically, the determination unit 306 receives the signal indicating that the emergency call button has been operated from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 on the control board 110, or operates the emergency call button, for example. When a signal is output from the control board 110 to each part of the elevator 101 according to the above, it is determined that the operating state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operating state.

  In addition, for example, the acquisition unit 305 performs control when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the earthquake occurrence operation mode by detecting that an earthquake with a predetermined seismic intensity or higher has occurred. When acquiring the signal for reporting output from the substrate 110, the determination unit 306 may determine that the operating state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operating state when the signal for reporting is acquired. ..

  In addition, for example, when a signal is acquired from a contact with a relay provided in a 100V power supply circuit or a 200V power supply circuit, power is not supplied to the 100V power supply circuit or the 200V power supply circuit due to a power failure or the like. Alternatively, when the relay operates because the power supply of a predetermined voltage is not supplied from the 100V power supply circuit or the 200V power supply circuit to the corresponding units, the determination unit 306 determines that the operating state of the elevator 101 is the normal operating state. You may judge that it is not. Further, for example, when acquiring a signal from a connection position with a 100V power supply circuit or a 200V power supply circuit that supplies power of a predetermined voltage such as 100V or 200V, or a wiring connected to these circuits, the determination unit 306 acquires the signal. The operating state of the elevator 101 may be determined according to the presence or absence of the signal (voltage) acquired by the unit 305. In this case, the determination unit 306 determines that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state when there is no signal (voltage) acquired by the acquisition unit 305, that is, when the level of the signal (voltage) acquired is zero. can do.

  When the determination unit 306 determines that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state, the generation unit 303 described above generates notification information including information regarding the state of the elevator 101. The generation unit 303 generates notification information including information regarding the state of the elevator 101 each time the determination unit 306 determines that the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state.

  Further, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information including the information about the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. In this case, specifically, the generation unit 303 generates the notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally, for example, based on the control signal output from the control board 110. May be. Further, the generation unit 303 may generate, for example, notification information indicating the floor where the car 102 of the elevator 101 is currently located, based on the floor signal output from the control board 110. Further, the generation unit 303 generates, for example, notification information indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched or that a failure has occurred in the elevator 101, based on the warning signal output from the control board 110. May be.

  The generation unit 303 may generate notification information each time the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal. Alternatively, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a specific signal. Specifically, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal for reporting that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched. ..

  The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130. The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information. Alternatively, the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates the specific notification information. Specifically, for example, when the generating unit 303 generates notification information based on a signal for reporting that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched, the transmitting unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. It may be transmitted to 130.

(Processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device 120)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 4, first, the process waits until a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 is acquired (step S401: No).

  When the signal output from the control board 110 is acquired in step S401 (step S401: Yes), it is determined whether the operating state of the elevator 101 is the normal operating state based on the acquired signal (step S402). ). In step S402, when the operation state of the elevator 101 is the normal operation state (step S402: Yes), the operation history of the elevator 101 is stored based on the acquired signal (step S403), and the series of processes is ended. ..

  In step S403, for example, the operation of the motor that opens and closes the doors 105a and 102c is determined by whether the car 102 is stopped in the up-and-down direction of the basket 102, the floor to which the basket 102 is moved, or the floor to which the basket 102 is moved. Information about presence / absence, floor on which the car 102 is currently located, presence / absence of operation of various safety devices, and the like are stored. In step S403, the acquired signal may be stored, or the acquired signal and the information regarding the date and time when the signal is acquired may be stored in association with each other.

  The operation history stored in step S403 is used to generate notification information based on the stored operation history, for example, during remote diagnosis of the elevator 101. The remote diagnosis of the elevator 101 is appropriately started, for example, when a transmission instruction of the notification information is received from the management server computer 130, or when a predetermined time has passed since the remote diagnosis was performed last time.

  On the other hand, when the operation state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operation state in step S402 (step S402: No), the notification information is generated based on the signal acquired in step S401: Yes (step S404). In step S404, notification information for notifying that the operating state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operating state is generated based on the signal acquired in step S401: Yes. Specifically, in step S404, for example, notification information including a signal that is determined not to be in the normal operation state and information regarding the date and time when the signal is acquired is generated.

  After that, the notification information generated in step S404 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S405), and the series of processes is ended. In step S405, the notification information generated in step S404 is transmitted from communication I / F 204 to management server computer 130 via network 160 such as the Internet.

  As described above, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the first embodiment is a contact that is provided on the control board 110 and inputs / outputs signals between the control board 110 and the control board 110. The signal output state changes depending on whether the operating state is the normal operating state or the contact is acquired from the wiring connected to the contact or the contact, and the operating state is based on the output state of the acquired signal. Determines whether is in a normal operation state. When it is determined that the operating state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operating state, the notification information including the information regarding the state of the elevator 101 is generated, and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130. There is.

  According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the first embodiment, based on the signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110, the elevator is provided every time the signal is output from the control board 110. It is determined whether the operating state of 101 is the normal operating state. If the operating state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operating state, the operating state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operating state via the management server computer 130. This can be informed to the operator.

  As a result, the operator can quickly understand that the operating state of the elevator 101 is not in the normal operating state, and if necessary, arrange an inspection worker and maintain the elevator 101 in a good state. It can be done quickly. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

  The control board 110 that controls the operation of the elevator 101 generally has a circuit configuration originally developed by the manufacturer of the elevator 101, and is controlled by an original control program of the manufacturer. Generally, the circuit configuration and the control program of the control board 110 are not disclosed, and the company other than the manufacturer company or the affiliated company cannot know the contents. However, the remote monitoring support according to the first embodiment is supported. According to the device 120, it is directly connected to the control board 110, and it is determined whether the operating state of the elevator 101 is the normal operating state without analyzing the circuit configuration and the control program of the control board, and the elevator 101 When the operating state is not the normal operating state, the operator can be notified via the management server computer 130 that the operating state of the elevator 101 is not the normal operating state.

  As a result, the operator can quickly understand that the operating state of the elevator 101 is not in the normal operating state, and if necessary, arrange an inspection worker and maintain the elevator 101 in a good state. It can be done quickly. As a result, a so-called “independent elevator maintenance service company”, which is different from the manufacturer itself or a series of maintenance service companies related to the manufacturer, monitors the operating state of the elevator 101 from a remote location of the elevator 101, The reliability can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

  Further, according to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the first embodiment, since the remote monitoring of the elevator 101 can be performed regardless of the communication function of the elevator 101 itself, the reliability of the elevator 101 is improved, The safety of the user can be secured and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

  In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the first embodiment uses the connection position with the relay whose operation state is switched according to the control signal output to each part of the elevator 101 for controlling each part as a contact. It is characterized in that whether or not the operating state of the elevator 101 is the normal operating state is determined based on a signal obtained from the contact or a wire connected to the contact.

  According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the first embodiment, a dedicated terminal for outputting information regarding the state of the elevator 101 is separately provided on the control board, and a program for generating information regarding the state of the elevator 101 is controlled. It is possible to determine whether the operating state of the elevator 101 is the normal operating state without separately incorporating it in the board. As a result, remote monitoring of the elevator 101 can be performed regardless of the model of the elevator 101, so the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the elevator 101 can be operated with peace of mind for the user. Can be used.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the first embodiment uses, as a contact, a connection position with a relay whose operation state is switched depending on whether or not each unit included in the elevator 101 is supplied with power of a predetermined voltage. It is characterized in that whether or not the operating state of the elevator 101 is the normal operating state is determined based on a signal obtained from the contact or a wire connected to the contact.

  Even with this, the elevator 101 does not have to be separately provided with a dedicated terminal for outputting information about the state of the elevator 101 on the control board, or a program for generating information about the state of the elevator 101 is not separately installed on the control board. It is possible to judge whether the operating state of is the normal operating state. As a result, remote monitoring of the elevator 101 can be performed regardless of the model of the elevator 101, so the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the elevator 101 can be operated with peace of mind for the user. Can be used.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the first embodiment is connected to the contact or the contact using the connection position of the power supply circuit that supplies the power of a predetermined voltage to each unit included in the elevator 101 as the contact. It is characterized in that whether or not the operating state of the elevator 101 is the normal operating state is determined according to the presence or absence of voltage in the wiring.

  Even with this, the elevator 101 does not have to be separately provided with a dedicated terminal for outputting information about the state of the elevator 101 on the control board, or a program for generating information about the state of the elevator 101 is not separately installed on the control board. It is possible to judge whether the operating state of is the normal operating state. As a result, remote monitoring of the elevator 101 can be performed regardless of the model of the elevator 101, so the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the elevator 101 can be operated with peace of mind for the user. Can be used.

<Second Embodiment>
Next, an elevator remote monitoring system according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, the same parts as those in the first embodiment described above are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

(Functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120)
Next, a functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 for the elevator 101 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. Each function of the remote monitoring support device 120 for the elevator 101 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a reception unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generation unit 303, an output unit 304, an acquisition unit 305, and a determination unit 306. And the transmitting unit 307.

  The acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110. The acquisition unit 305 acquires, for example, a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in accordance with the operation command signal output from the output unit 304 to execute the diagnostic operation.

  In addition, for example, the acquisition unit 305 outputs the control signal output from the control board 110 when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor and the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 of the elevator 101. get. Further, the acquisition unit 305 acquires, for example, a floor signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor and the operation panel 102a of the car 102 of the elevator 101.

  In addition, the acquisition unit 305 controls, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the earthquake occurrence operation mode by detecting that an earthquake with a predetermined seismic intensity or higher has occurred. The signal for reporting output from the substrate 110 is acquired. Further, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 outputs a control signal to a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 of the elevator 101, but the floor signal indicating the position of the car 102 does not switch, the elevator 101 does not change. When a failure occurs in, the warning signal is output to notify the occurrence of the failure to the outside.

  The acquisition unit 305 can acquire a control signal via, for example, a terminal to which a maintenance diagnosis terminal can be connected. Further, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire the control signal at the connection position of the wiring (or the branch connector) connected to each unit that is the output destination of the control signal and the control board 110, for example. Good.

  In addition, the acquisition unit 305 may be, for example, a unit that is provided on the control board 110 and acquires a control signal via a relay whose output changes according to the state of each unit included in the elevator 101. In addition, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire a control signal via, for example, an LED that is turned on or off in conjunction with the operation of each unit included in the elevator 101. Furthermore, the acquisition unit 305 may be one that acquires a control signal via a foot (wiring for connection) that fixes a relay or an LED to the control board 110, for example.

  The generation unit 303 described above generates notification information including information about the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. The generation unit 303 generates, for example, notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally based on the control signal output from the control board 110. The generation unit 303 also generates notification information indicating the floor where the car 102 of the elevator 101 is currently located, for example, based on the floor signal output from the control board 110. Further, the generation unit 303 generates, for example, notification information indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched or a failure has occurred in the elevator 101, based on the alarm signal output from the control board 110. ..

  The generation unit 303 generates notification information each time the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal. Alternatively, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a specific signal. Specifically, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal for reporting that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched. ..

  The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130. The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information. Alternatively, the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates the specific notification information. Specifically, for example, when the generating unit 303 generates notification information based on a signal for reporting that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched, the transmitting unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. It may be transmitted to 130.

  In the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the determination unit 306 further determines whether the operating state of the elevator 101 is the normal operating state based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. However, when it is not in the normal operation state, notification information including information regarding the state of the elevator 101 may be generated and transmitted to the management server computer 130. As a result, the operator can quickly understand that the operating state of the elevator 101 is not in the normal operating state, and if necessary, arrange an inspection worker and maintain the elevator 101 in a good state. It can be done quickly. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

(Processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device 120)
5 and 6 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 5, first, the process waits until the control signal output from the control board 110 is acquired (step S501: No).

  When the control signal output from the control board 110 is acquired in step S501 (step S501: Yes), notification information is generated based on the acquired control signal (step S502). In step S502, for example, the direction in which the car 102 moves up and down, the floor to which the basket 102 is moved, whether the basket 102 is stopped at the floor to which the basket 102 is moved, and whether the operation of the motor that opens and closes the doors 105a and 102c is performed. The notification information including the presence / absence, the floor where the car 102 is currently located, the presence / absence of operation of various safety devices, and the like is generated.

  After that, the notification information generated in step S502 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S503), and a series of processing is ended. In step S503, the notification information generated in step S502 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 6, first, it is determined whether or not the transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 is received (step S601). In step S601, when the transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 is received (step S601: Yes), the operation instruction signal for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 is generated based on the received transmission instruction. (Step S602).

  Then, the operation command signal generated in step S602 is output to the control board 110 (step S603), and the series of processes is ended. In step S603, for example, the operation command signal generated in step S602 is output via the connection terminal provided on the control board 110 for connecting the maintenance diagnosis terminal.

  On the other hand, in step S601, when the transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 has not been received (step S601: No), the operation for causing the control board 110 to execute the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 last time. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has passed since the command signal was transmitted (step S604). In step S604, when the predetermined time has not elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 was transmitted last time (step S604: No), the process returns to step S601 and is transmitted from the management server computer 130. It is determined whether an instruction to send the notification information has been received.

  In step S604, if a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute the diagnostic operation last time (step S604: Yes), the process proceeds to step S602, and the elevator 101 performs the diagnostic operation. Generate a command signal. In this case, in step S602, for example, an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on information stored in advance in the remote monitoring support device 120.

  As described above, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the second embodiment acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110, and information regarding the state of the elevator 101 based on the acquired signal. It is characterized in that the notification information including the above is generated and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130.

  According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the second embodiment, the control board is obtained by acquiring the notification information based on the signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 and transmitting the notification information to the management server computer 130. 110 is not limited to the elevator 101 having a communication function with an external device installed in a remote place, and even an elevator 101 not having the communication function can perform remote monitoring of each elevator 101.

  This enables remote monitoring of the elevator 101 regardless of whether or not the elevator 101 itself has a communication function, thus improving the reliability of the elevator 101, ensuring the safety of the user, and ensuring the safety of the user. The elevator 101 can be used with care.

  In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the second embodiment is characterized in that the control board 110 acquires a control signal output to each unit included in the elevator 101 to control each unit. There is.

  According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the second embodiment, by transmitting the notification information based on the control signal output from the control board 110 to each part of the elevator 101 to the management server computer 130, the elevator The remote monitoring of the elevator 101 is performed without separately providing a dedicated terminal for outputting the information regarding the status of the elevator 101 on the control board or separately incorporating a program for generating information regarding the status of the elevator 101 into the control board. be able to.

  As a result, remote monitoring of the elevator 101 can be performed regardless of the model of the elevator 101, so the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the elevator 101 can be operated with peace of mind for the user. Can be used.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the second embodiment obtains the alarm signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 in order to notify the failure of the elevator 101 to the outside. It is characterized by doing so.

  According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the second embodiment, the elevator 101 is transmitted by transmitting the notification information based on the signal for reporting output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 to the management server computer 130. In addition, the existing functions can be used to remotely monitor the elevator 101. As a result, remote monitoring of the elevator 101 can be performed regardless of the model of the elevator 101, so the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the elevator 101 can be operated with peace of mind for the user. Can be used.

  In addition, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the second embodiment detects the abnormality of the elevator 101 and the occurrence of an earthquake with a predetermined seismic intensity or more at the installation location of the elevator 101, and thus the operation mode of the elevator 101. Is output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 in order to notify the outside that the operation mode has been switched when the normal operation mode is switched to an operation mode other than the normal operation mode. You may make it acquire the signal which notifies the driving mode.

  As a result, even in an emergency situation such as the occurrence of an earthquake with a seismic intensity greater than or equal to the predetermined seismic intensity, if the elevator 101 is operating normally, the existing function of the elevator 101 can be used to remotely operate the elevator 101. Can monitor. As a result, remote monitoring of the elevator 101 can be performed regardless of the model of the elevator 101, so the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the elevator 101 can be operated with peace of mind for the user. Can be used.

  Further, when the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the second embodiment receives a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130, it outputs a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the control board 110, It is characterized in that the control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 is acquired in response to the output execution instruction of the diagnostic operation.

  According to the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the second embodiment, when the control board 110 executes a diagnostic operation in response to an instruction from the management server computer 130, the control board 110 outputs the information to each unit included in the elevator 101. By transmitting the notification information based on the control signal to the management server computer 130, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored. As a result, since the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored at any timing set on the management server computer 130 side, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the user can be protected. The elevator 101 can be used without anxiety.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the second embodiment executes a diagnostic operation on the control board 110 via a terminal (maintenance port) to which a terminal device for maintenance (maintenance inspection terminal) can be connected. It is characterized by outputting instructions.

  According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the second embodiment, a diagnostic terminal device (maintenance / inspection terminal) used for diagnosing the elevator 101, which is conventionally used in the field where the elevator 101 is installed, is connected. By outputting a diagnostic operation execution instruction through a possible terminal, the control board 110 can easily execute the diagnostic operation without newly providing a mechanism for inputting the diagnostic operation execution instruction to the control board 110. Can be made As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the second embodiment can grasp the state of the elevator 101 every predetermined time regardless of whether or not the management server computer 130 transmits the diagnostic instruction. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved while reducing the processing load on the management server computer 130 for remote monitoring of the elevator 101.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, an elevator remote monitoring system according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, the same parts as those in the first and second embodiments described above are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a hardware configuration of a remote monitoring support device that constitutes a remote monitoring system according to the third exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 7 and 8, a connection terminal 121a connected to the control board 110 is connected to the relay board 201 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The connection terminal 121a is electrically connected to (the input terminal of) the relay board 201, and is realized by a connector or the like that is provided separately from the relay board 201 and is connected to the relay board 201 by a wiring 121b. You can The connection terminal 121a may be electrically connected to (the input terminal of) the relay board 201, and may be provided integrally with the relay board 201 or separately from the relay board 201. ..

  The remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110, and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal (hereinafter referred to as "maintenance / inspection terminal") 110a to which a terminal device for diagnosis can be connected to the control board 110. Therefore, it is connected to the control board 110. The connection terminal 121a and the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a are detachably connected.

  Specifically, for example, by inserting / removing the connector (male or female) that realizes the connection terminal 121a into or from the connector (female or male) that realizes the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection, the remote monitoring support device. The 120 and the control board 110 can be connected or disconnected. By using the connection terminal 121a and the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a as connectors, the remote monitoring support device 120 and the control board 110 can be easily connected and easily removed when the remote monitoring support device 120 is to be removed. You can

  The control board 110 outputs a control signal to each part of the elevator 101 based on a signal output from a terminal device for diagnosis, and as a result, when the elevator 101 does not perform the operation according to the control signal, the elevator 101 When it is determined that an abnormality has occurred, the signal for notifying the occurrence of the abnormality in the elevator 101 (signal for reporting) is output.

  The control board 110 outputs a signal for issuing an alarm for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality to the remote monitoring support device 120, for example, via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection. A signal output from the control board 110 via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a, such as an alarm signal, is input from the relay board 201 to the remote monitoring support device 120.

(Functional configuration of the remote monitoring system 100)
Next, a functional configuration of the remote monitoring system 100 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 that constitutes the remote monitoring system 100 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 9, each function of the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a reception unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generation unit 303, an output unit 304, an acquisition unit 305. It is realized by the determination unit 306 and the transmission unit 307. The functions of the reception unit 301, the storage unit 302, the generation unit 303, the output unit 304, the acquisition unit 305, the determination unit 306, and the transmission unit 307 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention are as follows. It can be realized by each unit of the remote monitoring support device 120.

  The receiving unit 301 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130. The receiving unit 301 receives, for example, a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130. When the receiving unit 301 receives the diagnostic instruction, the storage unit 302 stores information regarding the date and time when the diagnostic instruction is received. As a result, the operation of the elevator 101 can be regularly monitored without communicating with the management server computer 130.

  The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to perform the above-described diagnostic operation when the reception unit 301 receives the transmission instruction. The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal converted by the relay board 201 into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110. When the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, the generating unit 303 generates an operation command signal including an instruction to output a signal that causes the units included in the elevator 101 to operate in a predetermined order.

  Specifically, the generation unit 303 controls, for example, a motor that moves the car 102 of the elevator 101 up and down, a brake that stops the car 102 that is moving up and down, a motor that opens and closes the landing 105 and the doors 105a and 102c of the car 102, and the like. An operation command signal for driving and controlling by 110 is generated.

  The output unit 304 outputs, to the control board 110, operation command information (operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above-described diagnostic operation) generated by the generation unit 303 when the reception unit 301 receives the transmission instruction. .. The output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal via the connection terminal. The operation command signal output by the output unit 304 is converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201. Therefore, as in the case of directly inputting a signal for performing a diagnosis operation from the maintenance diagnosis terminal, The control board 110 can be made to perform a diagnostic operation.

  The output unit 304 outputs the operation command signal that causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed not only when the reception unit 301 receives the transmission instruction but also when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting the operation instruction signal to the control board 110. You may output. Specifically, the output unit 304 causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed, for example, when one month has passed since the instruction to execute the diagnostic operation was output based on the information regarding the date and time stored in the storage unit 302. The operation command signal may be output.

  As a result, it is possible to periodically output the operation command signal for executing the diagnostic operation to the control board 110 without performing communication with the management server computer 130. This makes it possible to cause the elevator 101 to periodically perform a diagnostic operation while reducing the communication load.

  The acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110 via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a. The acquisition unit 305 acquires, for example, information regarding the result of the diagnostic operation performed in the elevator 101 according to the operation command signal output from the output unit 304 via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a.

  In addition, the acquisition unit 305 controls, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the earthquake occurrence operation mode by detecting that an earthquake with a predetermined seismic intensity or higher has occurred. The alarm signal output from the substrate 110 is acquired via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a.

  Further, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 outputs a control signal to a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 of the elevator 101, but the floor signal indicating the position of the car 102 does not switch, the elevator 101 does not change. When a failure occurs in (1), a notification signal for notifying the occurrence of the failure to the outside is acquired through the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a.

  The acquisition unit 305 may also acquire, for example, a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a. Specifically, the acquisition unit 305 outputs the control output from the control board 110 when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor and the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 of the elevator 101, for example. May be acquired via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection. Specifically, for example, the acquisition unit 305 outputs the floor signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the platform 105 of each floor and the operation panel 102a of the car 102 of the elevator 101 for maintenance and inspection. It may be acquired via the terminal 110a.

  Further, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire, for example, a signal output to the control board 110 from each unit included in the elevator 101 via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a. Specifically, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 receives a predetermined input operation on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor and the operation panel 102a of the car 102 of the elevator 101, the acquisition unit 305 outputs the operation panel 105b or 102a. The signal thus obtained may be acquired through the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a.

  The acquisition unit 305 may also acquire signals output to the control board 110 from each unit included in the elevator 101 including the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor and the operation panel 102a of the basket 102. Specifically, for example, when each unit included in the elevator 101 operates in response to the control signal output from the control board 110, the control board 110 indicates that each unit operates based on the control signal. A signal (operation notification signal) for notifying the user. The acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal (operation notification signal) output to the control board 110 from each unit included in the elevator 101.

  In this way, the acquisition unit 305 outputs a signal (down signal) output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101, and a signal (up signal) output from each unit to the control board 110, To get the two-way signal of. The position at which the acquisition unit 305 acquires the upstream signal and the position at which the acquisition unit 305 acquires the downstream signal may be the same position or different positions.

  The generation unit 303 described above generates notification information including information about the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. The generation unit 303 generates, for example, notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally based on the control signal output from the control board 110. The generation unit 303 also generates notification information indicating the floor where the car 102 of the elevator 101 is currently located, for example, based on the floor signal output from the control board 110. Further, the generation unit 303 generates, for example, notification information indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched or a failure has occurred in the elevator 101, based on the alarm signal output from the control board 110. ..

  The generation unit 303 generates notification information each time the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal. Alternatively, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a specific signal. Specifically, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal for reporting that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched. ..

  The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130. The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information. Alternatively, the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates the specific notification information. Specifically, for example, when the generating unit 303 generates notification information based on a signal for reporting that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched, the transmitting unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. It may be transmitted to 130.

  In the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the determination unit 306 further determines whether the operating state of the elevator 101 is the normal operating state based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. However, when it is not in the normal operation state, notification information including information regarding the state of the elevator 101 may be generated and transmitted to the management server computer 130. As a result, the operator can quickly understand that the operating state of the elevator 101 is not in the normal operating state, and if necessary, arrange an inspection worker and maintain the elevator 101 in a good state. It can be done quickly. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

(Processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device 120)
Next, a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described. 10 and 11 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 10, first, it is determined whether or not the transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 is received (step S1001). In step S1001, when the transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 is received (step S1001: Yes), the operation instruction signal for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 is generated based on the received transmission instruction. (Step S1002).

  Then, the operation command signal generated in step S1002 is output to the control board 110 (step S1003). In step S1003, for example, the operation command signal generated in step S1002 is output via the connection terminal provided on the control board 110 for connecting the maintenance diagnosis terminal. Then, it waits until it receives a control signal output from the control board 110 in response to the operation command signal output in step S1003 (step S1004: No).

  In step S1004, when the control signal output from the control board 110 is received according to the operation command signal output in step S1003 (step S1004: Yes), the notification information is generated based on the received control signal. Yes (step S1005). In step S1005, for example, according to the operation command signal output in step S1003, based on the control signals output from the control board 110 to each part included in the elevator 101, the control board 110 includes each part included in the elevator 101. Generates notification information for notifying whether or not the vehicle has been controlled as instructed by the operation command signal.

  Then, the notification information generated in step S1005 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S1006), and a series of processing is ended. In step S1006, the notification information generated in step S1005 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.

  On the other hand, in step S1001, when the transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 has not been received (step S1001: No), the operation for causing the control board 110 to execute the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 last time. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has passed since the command signal was transmitted (step S1007). In step S1007, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 was transmitted last time (step S1007: No), the process returns to step S1001 and is transmitted from the management server computer 130. It is determined whether an instruction to send the notification information has been received.

  In step S1007, when a predetermined time has passed since the operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute the diagnostic operation last time (step S1007: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1002, and the elevator 101 executes the diagnostic operation. Generate a command signal. In this case, in step S1002, for example, an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to perform a diagnostic operation is generated based on information stored in advance in the remote monitoring support device 120.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 11, first, the process waits until a signal for reporting is output from the control board 110 via a terminal for maintenance and inspection (step S1101: No). In step S1101, when the alarm signal output from the control board 110 via the maintenance / inspection terminal is acquired (step S1101: Yes), notification information is generated based on the acquired alarm signal. (Step S1102). In step S1102, for example, notification information for notifying that the operation mode of the elevator 101 has switched from the normal operation mode to an operation mode other than the normal operation mode is generated. Further, in step S1102, for example, notification information is generated that notifies that the operation mode of elevator 101 has switched from an operation mode other than the normal operation mode to the normal operation mode.

  Then, the notification information generated in step S1102 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S1103), and the series of processes is ended. In step S1103, the notification information generated in step S1102 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.

  As described above, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the third embodiment is the remote monitoring support device 120 that performs communication with the control board 110 that controls the operation of the elevator 101 and the management server computer 130. , An abnormality that occurs in the elevator 101 connected to the control board 110 via a maintenance inspection terminal 110a, which is provided on the control board 110, and to which a diagnostic terminal device can be connected, and via the maintenance inspection terminal 110a. To notify the outside of the control board 110 from the control board 110 to notify the outside of the control board 110, and based on the acquired notification signal, a notification including information about the state of the elevator 101. It is characterized in that information is generated and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130.

  According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the third embodiment according to the present invention, maintenance which can be connected to a diagnostic terminal device used for diagnosing the elevator 101, which is conventionally used in the field where the elevator 101 is installed. A mechanism for the control board 110 to communicate with an external device by acquiring a signal for reporting via the inspection terminal 110a and transmitting notification information based on the signal for reporting to the management server computer 130. It is possible to grasp the state of the elevator 101 at a remote place on the site without newly providing the.

  Accordingly, the control board 110 is not limited to the elevator 101 having a communication function with an external device installed at a remote place, and even if the elevator 101 does not have the communication function, the remote monitoring of each elevator 101 can be performed. It can be done. As a result, remote monitoring of the elevator 101 can be performed regardless of whether or not the elevator 101 itself has a communication function. Therefore, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved and the safety of the user can be ensured. The elevator 101 can be used without anxiety.

  In addition, when the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention receives a transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130, it notifies the control board 110 of the operating state of the elevator 101. The operation instruction information related to the execution instruction of the diagnosis operation to be diagnosed is output, and the control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 is acquired according to the operation instruction information. It has a feature.

  According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the third embodiment according to the present invention, during the diagnostic operation executed by the control board 110 in response to the instruction from the management server computer 130, the control board 110 tells the respective parts of the elevator 101 to perform. By transmitting the notification information based on the output control signal to the management server computer 130, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored. As a result, since the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored at any timing set on the management server computer 130 side, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the user can be protected. The elevator 101 can be used without anxiety.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the third embodiment of the present invention outputs the next diagnostic operation execution instruction when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting the diagnostic operation execution instruction. Is characterized by.

  According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the third embodiment according to the present invention, the state of the elevator 101 can be grasped at predetermined time intervals regardless of whether or not the management server computer 130 transmits the diagnostic instruction. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved while reducing the processing load on the management server computer 130 for remote monitoring of the elevator 101.

<Embodiment 4>
Next, an elevator remote monitoring system according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fourth embodiment, the same parts as those in the first to third embodiments described above are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

(System configuration of remote monitoring system)
First, a system configuration of an elevator remote monitoring system including a remote monitoring support device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 12, in the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, at each hall 105, a hall call button (not shown), an indicator for displaying a floor or the like where the basket 102 is located, and the like. The operation panel 105b provided (hereinafter, "operation panel 105b of the landing 105") is installed. The landing call button outputs a signal according to the input operation received by the landing call button. The display can be realized by various known display devices that display, for example, the floor where the basket 102 is located.

  The operation panel 105b of each landing 105 includes a control board, and is connected to the control board 110 via the control board for the operation board 105b of the landing 105. The control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is, for example, specifically a display board for controlling the display and an operation for outputting to the control board 110 a signal corresponding to the input operation received by the landing call button. And a substrate for.

  In this case, a display board and an operation board are provided at each landing 105. The control board 110 receives a signal output from the operation board. Further, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating the floor on which the basket 102 is located to the display board.

  Alternatively, the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is not limited to one including a display board and an operation board, and may be realized by only the display board. Alternatively, the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is not limited to one including a display board and an operation board, and may be realized by only the operation board. ..

  Alternatively, the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 may be realized only by the board for display and the board for operation without including the hall call button and the display. Alternatively, the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 may be realized only by the display board without including the hall call button and the operation board or display. Further, the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 may be realized only by the operation board without including the hall call button, the display and the display board.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 can be attached to, for example, a housing that houses the control board 110 of the elevator 101, a wall of a hoistway, or the like. The remote monitoring support device 120 includes a main control board 121 and a voice communication board 122. The main control board 121 is directly connected to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 via the wiring 200 and the like.

  Specifically, the main control board 121 of the remote monitoring support device 120 is attached to, for example, a signal line 111 connecting the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 and the control board 110, and various signals transmitted by the signal line 111. It is possible to connect to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 by providing the board 123 for acquiring the signal of, and connecting the board 123 and the main control board 121 via the wiring 200.

  The main control board 121 acquires various signals output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. When the user of the elevator 101 or the like performs an input operation on an operation button on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, the main control board 121 is output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 according to the input operation. To get the call signal.

  Further, the main control board 121 acquires various signals output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 (control board for the operation panel 105b of the hall 105). The main control board 121, for example, among the signals output by the control board 110 to the respective units included in the elevator 101 in response to the call signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, the control panel 105b of the landing 105 is displayed. Acquires the floor signal output to the output.

  Further, the main control board 121 is connected to the control board 110. The main control board 121 is connected to a connection terminal 121a connected to the control board 110. The connection terminal 121a can be realized by, for example, a connector or the like connected to the main control board 121 via a wiring 121b or the like. The remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110, and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal (hereinafter referred to as "maintenance / inspection terminal") 110a to which a terminal device for diagnosis can be connected to the control board 110. Therefore, it is connected to the control board 110. The connection terminal 121a and the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a are detachably connected.

  The maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is used, for example, to connect a terminal device for diagnosis (maintenance / diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance / inspection work when the worker performs the maintenance / inspection work at the site where the elevator 101 is installed. It is provided. The maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and generally, a wide variety of elevators 101 are provided regardless of existing installation or new installation.

  The terminal device for diagnosis has portability that can be carried by a worker, and is used, for example, in maintenance and inspection work performed by a worker in the field where the elevator 101 is installed. The terminal device for diagnosis includes a terminal that is detachably connected to the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection. At the time of maintenance and inspection work, a worker connects the terminal provided in the terminal device for diagnosis to the terminal for maintenance and inspection provided on the control board 110, and performs a predetermined input operation on the terminal device for diagnosis. The terminal device for diagnosis outputs a signal to the control board 110 according to an input operation by an operator.

  For example, when a signal output from a terminal device for diagnosis is input during maintenance and inspection work, the control board 110 operates each part in the elevator 101 according to the input signal and diagnoses a signal related to the operation result. Output to the terminal device for. The terminal device for diagnosis informs, based on a signal regarding the operation result of the elevator 101 output from the control board 110, information for guiding whether or not the elevator 101 normally operates according to an input operation by a worker.

(Hardware configuration of the remote monitoring system 100)
Next, a hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 that constitutes the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 that constitutes the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 13, the control board 110 controls the operation operation of the elevator 101 by drivingly controlling each part that constitutes the elevator 101. The control board 110 outputs a control signal to each unit included in the elevator 101, and controls the operation operation of the elevator 101 based on the signal output from each unit.

  The control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 and the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 described above each time a user of the elevator 101 receives an input operation on an operation button, a call signal corresponding to the input operation. Is generated and the generated call signal is output to the control board 110. The control board 110 outputs a control signal for driving and controlling the drive mechanism 104 based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 or the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, for example. The operation of the elevator 101 is controlled by the output.

  Specifically, the control board 110 controls the motor for raising and lowering the basket 102 based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 or the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, for example. A control signal is generated, and the generated control signal is output to the motor that raises and lowers the basket 102. As a result, the motor for raising and lowering the basket 102 rotationally drives the basket 102 in the direction of raising or lowering. The motor that raises and lowers the basket 102 is controlled using, for example, an inverter, and is drive-controlled by the control board 110 so as to stop the rotation on the floor where the basket 102 is stopped.

  Every time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the motor that raises and lowers the basket 102, the control board 110 acquires the rotation speed of each motor that operates according to the control signal. The rotation speed of each motor can be acquired using, for example, an encoder. As a result, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the motor operates normally according to the control signal output to the motor that raises and lowers the basket 102.

  Further, specifically, the control board 110 determines the cage 102 based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 or the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, for example. A control signal for operating the brake so as to stop the floor is generated, and the generated control signal is output to the brake. The brake operates to stop the raising / lowering operation of the car 102 according to a control signal output from the control board 110 and stop the car 102 at a predetermined floor. Thereby, the basket 102 can be stopped at a predetermined floor.

  The control board 110 acquires an output signal from the brake sensor, the output of which changes depending on the operation of the brake, every time a control signal is output to the brake. The brake sensor can be realized by, for example, a micro switch or a photoelectric sensor. As a result, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the brake operates normally according to the control signal output to the brake.

  Further, specifically, the control board 110 brakes the basket 102 based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 or the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, for example. A control signal for opening / closing the doors 102c and 105a on the stopped floor is generated, and the generated control signal is output to a motor for opening / closing the door 102c of the basket 102 or the door 105a of the landing 105. Thus, the doors 102c and 105a can be opened and closed on the floor where the basket 102 is stopped. As described above, the motor that opens and closes the door 105a is locked by a device called an interlock, and therefore does not operate unless the door 105a is completely closed.

  The control board 110 acquires an output signal from the door opening / closing sensor each time a control signal is output to a motor that opens and closes the doors 102c and 105a. Accordingly, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the doors 102c and 105a operate normally according to the control signal output to the motor that opens and closes the corresponding doors 102c and 105a.

  Further, the control board 110 is, for example, a control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 or a control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, which is used for control including a floor signal indicating the floor on which the basket 102 is located. The signal of is output. The floor where the basket 102 is located can be specified, for example, based on an output signal from a sensor (not shown) provided for each floor in the hoistway. When the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 or the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 receives a control signal including a floor signal, it controls the display device based on the received control signal. The floor on which the basket 102 is located and the direction of movement (whether the car 102 is moving up or down) are displayed.

  The control board 110 sends a control signal including a floor signal to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 and the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, for example, every time the position of the basket 102 is switched. Output. Alternatively, the control board 110 periodically includes a floor signal with respect to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, regardless of the position of the car 102, for example. It may output a control signal.

  The control board 110 is connected to the operation panel 102a and the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, and each time the basket 102 is moved up and down in response to a signal output from the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, the cage is operated. An activation signal indicating that each unit has been activated to raise and lower the 102 is output. The control board 110 outputs an activation signal once when moving from the first floor to the second floor, for example. Further, for example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the fifth floor without stopping midway, it outputs the activation signal once. In addition, for example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the fifth floor after stopping on the third floor in the middle (opening and closing the door), it outputs the activation signal twice.

  The control board 110 may calculate the traveling distance and traveling time of the basket 102 every time the basket 102 is moved up and down. The traveling distance of the basket 102 can be calculated, for example, based on the number of activations. The traveling time of the basket 102 can be calculated based on the floor signal, for example. Specifically, for example, when the call operation is accepted from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on the fourth floor while the basket 102 is on the first floor, the basket 102 moves on the third floor from the first floor to the fourth floor. To do.

  The control board 110 includes a memory (not shown), and stores the number of times the activation signal is output, that is, the number of activations, in the memory each time the activation signal is output. Instead of or in addition to the number of times of activation, the control board 110 may store, in the memory, a history of the operation operation of each unit that is driven when the car 102 is moved up and down and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. Specifically, the control board 110 relates to, for example, the number of times of activation, the traveling distance of the basket 102, the traveling time of the basket 102, the number of operations of various relays that have been operated during the raising / lowering operation of the basket 102 and the opening / closing operations of the doors 105a and 102c. The information may be stored in the memory as a history of operation operations.

  Further, the control board 110 determines whether the doors 102c and 105a are in the open state or the closed state based on the output value of the door opening / closing sensor. The control board 110 outputs the control signal for opening / closing the doors 102c, 105a based on the control signal for opening / closing the doors 102c, 105a output by itself and the output value of the door opening / closing sensor. It is possible to determine whether or not the doors 102c and 105a are actually opened and closed.

  Further, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 changes, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating that the operation mode has been changed. Specifically, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to an operation mode other than the normal operation mode, the control board 110 externally indicates that the operation mode has been switched. The signal for notifying or the signal for notifying the operation mode after switching (that is, the operation mode other than the normal operation mode) is output. In addition, specifically, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from an operation mode other than the normal operation mode to the normal operation mode, the control board 110 indicates that the operation mode has been switched. A signal for notifying the outside or a signal (signal for reporting) notifying the operation mode after switching (that is, the normal operation mode) is output.

  Further, when the control board 110 detects a failure in the elevator 101, the control board 110 outputs (reports) a signal notifying the occurrence of the failure (signal for reporting). Specifically, although the control board 110 outputs, for example, a control signal for opening and closing the doors 105a and 102c, the corresponding doors 105a and 102c do not operate based on the output value of the door opening / closing sensor. When this is detected, a signal (signal for reporting) notifying that a failure has occurred in the corresponding doors 105a and 102c in the elevator 101 is output (reporting).

  When the call button is operated, the intercom terminal device 102b outputs a call signal indicating that the operation has been performed to the remote monitoring support device 120. When the call signal output from the intercom terminal device 102b is input to the voice communication board 122, the remote monitoring support device 120 sends the call signal to the telephone 140 via the public voice network 170 or the PBX 205. Accordingly, voice communication (call) can be performed between the intercom terminal device 102b and the telephone 140.

  The intercom terminal device 102b remotely monitors the audio signal input to the microphone while the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone 140 installed at the maintenance management company 150 is established. Output to the support device 120. Further, the intercom terminal device 102b outputs a voice signal output from the remote monitoring support device 120 via a speaker in a state where the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone 140 is established. Output.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 outputs the floor signal output from the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 as a result of the operation of each unit according to the control signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the hall 105. get. Then, the remote monitoring support device 120 generates notification information based on the acquired floor signal and the like, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130. The notification information includes, for example, the direction in which the basket 102 moves up and down, the floor to which the basket 102 is moved, whether the basket 102 is stopped at the floor to which the basket 102 is moved, and whether or not there is an operation of a motor that opens and closes the doors 105a and 102c. , The floor where the car 102 is currently located, whether or not various safety devices are operated, identification information of the elevator 101 that is the transmission source of the notification information, and the like.

  The identification information of the elevator 101 may be, for example, the serial number of the elevator 101, a number set based on the installation location (address or the like) of the elevator 101, or the identification information of the elevator 101. It may be a number arbitrarily set by a worker who performs maintenance and inspection. The identification information of the elevator 101 can be configured by combining a predetermined number of digits and letters such as alphabets.

  The main control board 121 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 can be configured by, for example, a relay board 201, a monitor control board 202, a memory 203, and a communication I / F (interface) 204. The relay board 201 of the remote monitoring support device 120 is directly connected to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 via the wiring 200.

  Specifically, the relay board 201 is, for example, on the foot of the IC chip provided on the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 (wiring connecting the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 and the IC chip) to the control board 110 and the relay board. It is possible to provide a contact with 201 and connect to the control board 110 via the contact. In this case, the contact may be provided on a leg for a signal input from the control board 110 to the IC chip (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip), and for a signal output from the IC chip to the control board 110. May be provided on the foot (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip).

  When the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 includes an LED for displaying the floor where the car 102 is currently located, the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 may be, for example, a photoelectric sensor whose output changes according to whether the LED is turned on or off. (Not shown), the photoelectric sensor and the relay board 201 are connected, and the floor signal is acquired by acquiring the output value of the photoelectric sensor in the main control board 121 via the relay board 201. You can

  Alternatively, when the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 does not include an LED for displaying the floor where the basket 102 is currently located, the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 may, for example, turn on / off the LED for the display board. By connecting to a board that outputs a signal for controlling turning off and acquiring the output value output to the board for display from the board that outputs a signal for controlling turning on / off of the LED on the main control board 121, You may make it acquire a signal.

  Further, a connection terminal 121a connected to the control board 110 is connected to the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120. The connection terminal 121a is not limited to the one integrally provided on the relay board 201. The connection terminal 121a only needs to be electrically connected to (the input terminal of) the relay board 201. For example, a connector provided separately from the relay board 201 and connected to the relay board 201 by a wiring 121b, or the like. Can be realized by.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110, and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal (hereinafter referred to as "maintenance / inspection terminal") 110a to which a terminal device for diagnosis can be connected to the control board 110. Therefore, it is connected to the control board 110. The connection terminal 121a and the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a are detachably connected.

  Specifically, for example, by inserting / removing the connector (male or female) that realizes the connection terminal 121a into or from the connector (female or male) that realizes the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection, the remote monitoring support device. The 120 and the control board 110 can be connected or disconnected. By using the connection terminal 121a and the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a as connectors, the remote monitoring support device 120 and the control board 110 can be easily connected and easily removed when the remote monitoring support device 120 is to be removed. You can

  The control board 110 outputs a control signal to each part of the elevator 101 based on a signal output from the terminal device for diagnosis, for example, and as a result, the elevator 101 does not perform the operation according to the control signal. In this case, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the elevator 101, and a signal (signal for reporting) that reports the occurrence of the abnormality in the elevator 101 is output.

  The control board 110 outputs a signal for issuing an alarm for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality to the remote monitoring support device 120, for example, via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection. A signal output from the control board 110 via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a, such as an alarm signal, is input from the relay board 201 to the remote monitoring support device 120.

  The relay board 201 analyzes the signal received as an input, and outputs the analysis result to the monitoring control board 202. The monitoring control board 202 generates notification information based on the analysis result output from the relay board 201, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204. Further, the monitor control board 202 stores the analysis result output from the relay board 201 in the memory 203. The monitor control board 202 may directly store the signal received by the relay board 201 in the memory 203.

  The memory 203 can be realized by a non-volatile storage medium that retains stored information even when power supply is cut off. Specifically, the memory 203 can be realized by, for example, a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), or the like.

  Various signals output from the control board 110 differ depending on the model of the elevator 101 and the like. During analysis, the relay board 201 converts various signals output from the control board 110 into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202. The remote monitoring support device 120 analyzes the signal received by the relay board 201 and converts the signal into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202, so that the remote control of the elevator 101 can be performed regardless of the model of the elevator 101. Can monitor.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs various operation command signals to the control board 110 via the relay board 201 controlled by the monitoring control board 202 in the main control board 121. The remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal when driving and controlling each unit included in the elevator 101 via the control board 110. The operation command signal is output from the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 when the operation panel 102a or the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 receives an input operation for instructing to move to a predetermined floor. It can be realized by a signal similar to the signal (call signal etc.). Specifically, the operation command signal is, for example, to move the basket 102 of the elevator 101 to a predetermined floor, stop the moved basket 102 at the corresponding floor, or stop the basket 102 at the stopped floor. It includes a signal for opening and closing the door 102c of the vehicle and the door 105a of the landing 105.

  When the control board 110 receives the operation command signal output from the main control board 121, the control board 110 generates the various control signals described above based on the received operation command signal, and outputs the generated various control signals to the elevator. It is output to each unit included in 101. The main control board 121 inputs various operation command signals output from the monitoring control board 202 via the relay board 201 to the control board 110 via, for example, a maintenance inspection terminal 110a included in the elevator 101.

  The maintenance inspection terminal 110 a is provided on the control board 110. Alternatively, the maintenance / inspection terminal 110 a may be electrically connected to the input terminal of the control board 110 and may be a separate body from the control board 110. The terminal for maintenance and inspection is provided, for example, for connecting a terminal device (maintenance diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance and inspection work when the worker performs the maintenance and inspection work at the site where the elevator 101 is installed. .. The maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and generally, a wide variety of elevators 101 are provided regardless of existing installation or new installation.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204. The management server computer 130 outputs an instruction signal to the remote monitoring support device 120, for example, when the maintenance management company 150 receives an input operation to the management server computer 130 by an operator.

  Specifically, the management server computer 130, in response to the input operation received by the management server computer 130, for example, an instruction signal (transmission of notification information) for instructing transmission of notification information regarding the result of the diagnostic operation executed in the elevator 101. Send instructions). In this case, the management server computer 130 sends an instruction to execute the diagnostic operation to the elevator 101 in addition to the instruction to send the notification information.

  The diagnostic operation is performed by the control board 110 to output a signal for operating each part in the elevator 101 in a predetermined order, and a signal indicating whether each part operates normally according to the output signal. Is output from the control board 110. The management server computer 130 may output the next diagnostic instruction periodically, that is, when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting the diagnostic instruction (every predetermined period such as every month).

  Further, specifically, the management server computer 130, for example, according to an input operation received by the management server computer 130, or periodically, instructs the transmission of the notification information regarding the history of the operation operation stored in the control board 110. An instruction signal (instruction for transmitting notification information) may be transmitted. The notification information on the history of the operation operation is, for example, information on the number of times of activation, the traveling distance of the basket 102, the traveling time of the basket 102, the number of operations of various relays that have operated during the raising / lowering operation of the basket 102 and the opening / closing operations of the doors 105a and 102c. Can be realized by.

  When the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130, the remote monitoring assistance device 120 generates the operation instruction signal based on the received instruction signal and outputs the generated operation instruction signal to the control board 110. Output to. Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal based on various command signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 to the control board 110, and as a result, outputs a signal (control for control) from the control board 110. Signal, etc.), response information is generated based on the signal, and the generated response information is output to the management server computer 130.

  The management server computer 130 generates report information based on the response information transmitted from the remote monitoring support device 120 in response to various instruction signals transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120. The management server computer 130, for example, generates report information based on the notification information received from the remote monitoring support device 120 as a result of transmitting the diagnosis instruction and the notification information transmission instruction. In this case, the management server computer 130 generates report information including, for example, information on the distance traveled by the elevator 101 and the number of activations.

  Further, the management server computer 130 has a function of issuing a report (not shown) based on the generated report information. The report is, for example, every time the elevator 101 performs the diagnostic operation, that is, every time the response information corresponding to the instruction signal (diagnosis instruction) that instructs the remote monitoring support device 120 to execute the diagnostic operation is received. Can be issued to.

  Specifically, the management server computer 130 generates print information for printing the report information on a recording medium such as paper based on the generated report information, and manages the generated print information. The data is output to the operation terminal device 131 connected to the server computer 130. When receiving the print information, the operation terminal device 131 can issue a report by drivingly controlling the printer connected to the operation terminal device 131.

(Functional configuration of the remote monitoring system 100)
Next, a functional configuration of the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 that constitutes the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

(Functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120)
14, each function of the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention includes a reception unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generation unit 303, an output unit 304, and an acquisition unit 305. It is realized by the determination unit 306 and the transmission unit 307. The functions of the reception unit 301, the storage unit 302, the generation unit 303, the output unit 304, the acquisition unit 305, the determination unit 306, and the transmission unit 307 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention are as follows. It can be realized by each unit of the remote monitoring support device 120.

  The receiving unit 301 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130. The receiving unit 301 receives, for example, a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130. When the receiving unit 301 receives the diagnostic instruction, the storage unit 302 stores information regarding the date and time when the diagnostic instruction is received. As a result, the operation of the elevator 101 can be regularly monitored without communicating with the management server computer 130.

  The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to perform the above-described diagnostic operation when the reception unit 301 receives the transmission instruction. The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal converted by the relay board 201 into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110. When the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, the generating unit 303 generates an operation command signal including an instruction to output a signal that causes the units included in the elevator 101 to operate in a predetermined order.

  Specifically, the generation unit 303 controls, for example, a motor that moves the car 102 of the elevator 101 up and down, a brake that stops the car 102 that is moving up and down, a motor that opens and closes the landing 105 and the doors 105a and 102c of the car 102, and the like. An operation command signal for driving and controlling by 110 is generated.

  When the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, the output unit 304 outputs, to the control board 110, an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above diagnostic operation. In this embodiment, the output unit 304 outputs the operation command signal generated by the generation unit 303 to the control board 110.

  The output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal via, for example, a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a to which a maintenance / diagnosis terminal used for inspection work performed by a worker on site is connected. The operation command signal output by the output unit 304 is converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201. Therefore, as in the case of directly inputting a signal for performing a diagnosis operation from the maintenance diagnosis terminal, The control board 110 can be made to perform a diagnostic operation.

  The output unit 304 outputs the operation command signal that causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed not only when the reception unit 301 receives the transmission instruction but also when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting the operation instruction signal to the control board 110. Alternatively, it may be output via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection. Specifically, the output unit 304 causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed, for example, when one month has passed since the instruction to execute the diagnostic operation was output based on the information regarding the date and time stored in the storage unit 302. The operation command signal is output through the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a.

  As a result, it is possible to periodically output the operation command signal for executing the diagnostic operation to the control board 110 without performing communication with the management server computer 130. This makes it possible to cause the elevator 101 to periodically perform a diagnostic operation while reducing the communication load.

  The acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110. The acquisition unit 305 acquires, for example, a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in accordance with the operation command signal output from the output unit 304 to execute the diagnostic operation.

  Further, the acquisition unit 305 acquires, for example, a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on each floor. Specifically, the acquisition unit 305, for example, via the board 123 and the wiring 200, the signal input from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor, and the landing 105 of each floor. A signal output from the operation panel 105b to the control board 110 is acquired.

  More specifically, the acquisition unit 305 outputs the floor from the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 to the control board 110 when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 of each floor, for example. Get floor signal. Further, the acquisition unit 305 acquires, for example, a control signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 in response to a floor signal output from the operation panel 105b of the hall 105. Good.

  In this way, the acquisition unit 305 transmits the signal (down signal) output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor and the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 of each floor to the control board 110. A bidirectional signal with respect to the signal (upstream signal) output to the terminal is obtained. The position at which the acquisition unit 305 acquires the upstream signal and the position at which the acquisition unit 305 acquires the downstream signal may be the same position or different positions.

  In addition, the acquisition unit 305 controls, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the earthquake occurrence operation mode by detecting that an earthquake with a predetermined seismic intensity or higher has occurred. You may acquire the signal for alerting | reporting output from the board | substrate 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. Further, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 outputs a control signal to a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 of the elevator 101, but the floor signal indicating the position of the car 102 does not switch, the elevator 101 does not change. In the case where a failure occurs in (1), a warning signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 to notify the outside of the failure may be acquired. These notification signals can be acquired, for example, through the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a.

  The generation unit 303 described above generates notification information including information about the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. The generation unit 303 generates, for example, notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally based on the control signal output from the control board 110. The generation unit 303 also generates notification information indicating the floor where the car 102 of the elevator 101 is currently located, for example, based on the floor signal output from the control board 110. Further, the generation unit 303 generates, for example, notification information indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched or a failure has occurred in the elevator 101, based on the alarm signal output from the control board 110. ..

  The generation unit 303 generates notification information each time the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal. Alternatively, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a specific signal. Specifically, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal for reporting that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched. ..

  The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130. The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information. Alternatively, the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates the specific notification information. Specifically, for example, when the generating unit 303 generates notification information based on a signal for reporting that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched, the transmitting unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. It may be transmitted to 130.

  In the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the determination unit 306 further determines whether the operating state of the elevator 101 is the normal operating state based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. However, when it is not in the normal operation state, notification information including information regarding the state of the elevator 101 may be generated and transmitted to the management server computer 130. As a result, the operator can quickly understand that the operating state of the elevator 101 is not in the normal operating state, and if necessary, arrange an inspection worker and maintain the elevator 101 in a good state. It can be done quickly. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

(Processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device 120)
Next, a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. 15 and 16 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 15, first, the process waits until a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is acquired. In step S1501, wait until a signal input from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is acquired or a signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 to the control board 110 is acquired. To do.

  When the signal input / output to / from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is acquired in step S1501 (step S1501: Yes), a predetermined time has elapsed since the last signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 was acquired. It is determined whether the time has passed (step S1502). In step S1502, for example, a predetermined time is set to a time period in which it is possible to determine that the car 102 is stopped, and whether the predetermined time has elapsed since the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 was last acquired. Determine whether or not. Specifically, for example, the time required to open and close the doors 105a and 102c can be set to a predetermined time.

  In step S1502, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 was last acquired (step S1502: No), the process returns to step S1501 and is output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. It is determined whether the acquired signal is acquired. On the other hand, in step S1502, when the predetermined time has elapsed since the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 was last acquired (step S1502: Yes), the signal is acquired before the predetermined time elapses in step S1502: Yes. Then, the notification information is generated based on the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 (step S1503). As a result, when the floors are continuously changing, that is, when the floors are moving, the notification information is not generated until the basket 102 is stopped and the basket 102 is stopped. Notification information can be generated.

  After that, the notification information generated in step S1503 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S1504), and the series of processes is ended. In step S1504, the notification information generated in step S1503 is transmitted from communication I / F 204 to management server computer 130 via network 160 such as the Internet.

  On the other hand, when the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is not acquired in step S1501 (step S1501: No), the alarm signal output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is acquired. It is determined whether or not (step S1505). In step S1505, if the alarm signal output through the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a has not been acquired (step S1505: No), the process returns to step S1501. In step S1505, if the alarm signal output through the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is acquired (step S1505: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1503.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 16, first, it is determined whether a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 has been received (step S1601). In step S1601, when the transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 is received (step S1601: Yes), the operation instruction signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the diagnostic operation is generated based on the received transmission instruction. (Step S1602).

  Then, the operation command signal generated in step S1602 is output to the control board 110 (step S1603), and the process proceeds to step S1604. In step S1603, for example, the operation command signal generated in step S1602 is output via the connection terminal 121a provided on the control board 110 for connecting the maintenance diagnosis terminal.

  Then, in step S1604, it waits until the signal input / output with respect to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is acquired (step S1604: No). In step S1604, for example, a control signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 in accordance with the operation command signal output in step S1603 (input to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105). Signal), or as a result of the operation of each unit included in the elevator 101 according to the control signal, it waits until the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is acquired.

  When the signal input / output to / from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is acquired in step S1604 (step S1604: Yes), notification information is generated based on the acquired control signal (step S1605). In step S1605, for example, according to the operation command signal output in step S1603, based on the control signals output from the control board 110 to each part included in the elevator 101, the control board 110 includes each part included in the elevator 101. The notification information for notifying whether or not the vehicle has been controlled as instructed by the operation command signal is generated.

  Then, the notification information generated in step S1605 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S1606), and a series of processing is ended. In step S1606, the notification information generated in step S1605 is transmitted from the communication I / F 204 to the management server computer 130 via the network 160 such as the Internet.

  On the other hand, in step S1601, when the transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 has not been received (step S1601: No), the operation for causing the control board 110 to execute the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 last time. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has passed since the command signal was transmitted (step S1607). In step S1607, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 was transmitted last time (step S1607: No), the process returns to step S1601 and is transmitted from the management server computer 130. It is determined whether an instruction to send the notification information has been received.

  In step S1607, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 was transmitted last time (step S1607: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1602, and the operation for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 is performed. Generate a command signal. In this case, in step S1602, for example, an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on information stored in advance in the remote monitoring support device 120.

  As described above, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fourth embodiment is the remote monitoring support device 120 that communicates with the control board 110 that controls the operation of the elevator 101 and the management server computer 130. A signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b (operation panel 105b of the hall 105) provided in each hall 105 of the elevator 101, and the operation of the hall 105 according to the operation of the elevator 101 in response to the signal. A signal output from the panel 105b to the control board 110 is acquired, notification information related to the state of the elevator 101 is generated based on the acquired signal, and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130. Is characterized by.

  According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fourth embodiment, the hall 105 is accompanied by the signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 and the operation of the elevator 101 according to the control signal. By transmitting the notification information based on the signal output from the operation panel 105b to the control board 110 to the management server computer 130, not only the control board 110 having a communication function with an external device installed in a remote place, Even the elevator 101 including the control board 110 that does not have the communication function can perform remote monitoring.

  This enables remote monitoring of the elevator 101 regardless of whether or not the elevator 101 itself has a communication function, thus improving the reliability of the elevator 101, ensuring the safety of the user, and ensuring the safety of the user. The elevator 101 can be used with care.

  Further, according to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fourth embodiment, the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 can be directly transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120 without passing through the control board 110. .. As a result, the reliability of the notification information transmitted to the management server computer 130 can be improved as compared with the case where the control board 110 and other relay devices are provided. Further, by doing so, it is possible to further improve the reliability of the elevator 101, to ensure the safety of the user, and to allow the user to use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

  Further, in the case where the information regarding the state of the elevator 101 is acquired via the control board 110 by transmitting the information directly from the operation panel 105b (signal line 111) of the landing 105 to the remote monitoring support device 120 without passing through the control board 110. Compared with the above, the processing load on the control board 110 can be reduced.

  Further, when the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fourth embodiment receives the diagnostic instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 and instructing the transmission of the notification information, the operation of the elevator 101 with respect to the control board 110 is performed. An instruction to execute a diagnostic operation for diagnosing the state is output, and among the control signals output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in accordance with the output instruction to execute the diagnostic operation, the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. It is characterized in that a signal output to the control board 110 from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is obtained according to the signal output to the control board and the signal for control.

  According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fourth embodiment, when the control board 110 executes a diagnostic operation in response to an instruction from the management server computer 130, the control board 110 outputs the information to each part of the elevator 101. Managing the notification information based on the signal output to the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 among the control signals and the signal output from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 to the control board 110 according to the control signal. By transmitting to the server computer 130, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored.

  As a result, since the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored at any timing set on the management server computer 130 side, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the user can be protected. The elevator 101 can be used without anxiety.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fourth embodiment is connected to the control board 110 via a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a to which a portable terminal device that outputs a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the control board 110 can be connected. On the other hand, it is characterized by outputting an instruction to execute a diagnostic operation.

  According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fourth embodiment, by outputting the execution instruction of the diagnostic operation via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection which is conventionally used in the field where the elevator 101 is installed, It is possible to easily cause the control board 110 to execute a diagnostic operation without newly providing a mechanism for inputting a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the control board 110. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fourth embodiment is characterized in that it outputs an instruction to execute the next diagnostic operation when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting the instruction to execute the diagnostic operation.

  According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fourth embodiment, the state of the elevator 101 can be grasped at predetermined time intervals regardless of whether or not the management server computer 130 transmits the diagnostic instruction. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved while reducing the processing load on the management server computer 130 for remote monitoring of the elevator 101.

<Embodiment 5>
Next, an elevator remote monitoring system according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fifth embodiment, the same parts as those in the first to fourth embodiments described above are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

(System configuration of remote monitoring system)
First, a system configuration of an elevator remote monitoring system including a remote monitoring support device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing the system configuration of the remote monitoring system according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 17, a remote monitoring system 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention includes, for example, a control board (control device) 110, a remote monitoring support device 120, a management server computer 130, and a telephone 140. be able to. The remote monitoring system 100 monitors the operation of the elevator 101 by using the management server computer 130 installed in the remote place of the elevator 101. The management server computer 130 monitors the operation of the elevator 101 via the remote monitoring support device 120.

  The management server computer 130 is installed in a remote place different from the place where the elevator 101 to be monitored is installed and apart from the place where the elevator 101 is installed. Specifically, the management server computer 130 can be installed in, for example, a maintenance management company 150 that manages maintenance of the elevator 101.

  The telephone 140 is installed in, for example, the maintenance management company 150 in which the management server computer 130 is installed. By installing the management server computer 130 and the telephone 140 in the maintenance management company 150, a person in the car 102 of the elevator 101 and an operator of the maintenance management company 150 can talk directly.

  The elevator 101 is installed in a multi-storey building or the like, and includes a basket (car) 102 on which people and articles are mounted. One basket 102 is provided for each elevator 101. The basket 102 is provided in a hoistway (not shown) that penetrates each floor in the building along the vertical direction. The elevator 101 can be realized by, for example, a rope type (traction type) elevator.

  The elevator 101 that can be monitored by the remote monitoring system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the rope type elevator. In the remote monitoring system according to the embodiment of the present invention, instead of the rope type elevator 101, or in addition to the rope type elevator, for example, a hydraulic elevator 101 may be a monitoring target.

  The car 102 includes an operation button including a destination floor button, a door opening / closing button, and the like, an operation panel 102a including a display for displaying a floor on which the car 102 is located (hereinafter, referred to as "operation panel 102a of the car 102" as appropriate). It is provided). The operation buttons including the destination floor button and the door opening / closing button output a signal according to the input operation received by the operation button. The display can be realized by various known display devices that display, for example, the floor where the basket 102 is located.

  The operation panel 102a of the basket 102 includes a control board for the operation panel 102a, and is connected to the control board 110 via the control board for the operation panel 102a. Specifically, the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 is, for example, an operation board that outputs a signal corresponding to an input operation received by an operation button to the control board 110, and a display board that controls the display device. And the substrate. In this case, the control board 110 receives a signal output from the operation board. Further, in this case, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating the floor on which the basket 102 is located to the display board.

  Alternatively, the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 is not limited to one including an operation board and a display board, and may be realized by only the operation board. Alternatively, the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 is not limited to one including an operation board and a display board, and may be realized by only the display board. ..

  Alternatively, the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 may be realized by only an operation board or a display board without including operation buttons or a display. Alternatively, the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 may be realized only by the display board without including the operation buttons and the operation board or the display. Further, the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 may be realized by only the operation board without including the operation buttons, the display and the display board.

  In addition, the basket 102 is provided with an intercom terminal device 102b. The intercom terminal device 102b includes a call button, a microphone, and a speaker (all of which are not shown). The intercom terminal device 102b is connected to the remote monitoring support device 120.

  The hoistway is provided with a drive mechanism 104 involved in the lifting operation of the basket 102. The drive mechanism 104 can be provided, for example, in the upper portion of the hoistway. The drive mechanism 104 includes a hoisting machine, a pulley, a rope 104a, a counterweight 104b, and the like. The drive mechanism 104 further includes an electromagnetic brake, a speed governor, etc. (all are not shown). Since the drive mechanism 104 can be easily realized by using a known technique, the description thereof will be omitted. The drive mechanism 104 is not limited to the one provided in the upper part of the hoistway. For example, in the case of the hydraulic elevator 101, the drive mechanism 104 may be provided at the bottom (pit) of the hoistway.

  The basket 102 is connected to one end of the rope 104a, and the counterweight 104b is connected to the other end of the rope 104a. In the rope type elevator 101, a rope 104a having a basket 102 and a counterweight 104b connected at both ends is driven by a hoisting machine in a state of being hung on the sheave and hoisting machine, and the rope 104a is connected between the rope 104a and the sheave. The basket 102 is moved up and down by utilizing the frictional force (traction). The hoistway is provided with a guide rail (not shown) that guides the hoisting position of the basket 102.

  Doors 105a and 102c are provided at a position (landing point) 105 and a basket 102 corresponding to each floor in the hoistway. The car 102 is provided with a motor (not shown) that opens and closes a door 102c provided on the car 102 and a door 105a provided on the landing 105. The motors that open and close the doors 105a and 102c are connected to the control board 110.

  The door 105a provided at the landing 105 is locked by a device called an interlock or the like. When the motor is driven while the elevator 101 reaches the stop floor, the drive mechanism portion of the door 102c provided on the car 102 and the interlock engage with each other to release the lock by the interlock, and the door 102c provided on the car 102 is released. And the door 105a provided at the landing 105 is interlocked to open and close.

  The elevator 101 includes a door opening / closing sensor (not shown) that detects opening / closing of the doors 102c and 105a. The output of the door open / close sensor changes depending on whether the doors 102c and 105a are in the open state or the closed state. The door opening / closing sensor can be realized by, for example, a micro switch or a photoelectric sensor. The door opening / closing sensor is connected to the control board 110 via wiring, and the signal output from the door opening / closing sensor is input to the control board 110 via the wiring.

  At each landing 105, an operation panel 105b (hereinafter referred to as "operation board 105b of landing 105") equipped with a landing call button (not shown) and a display for displaying the floor or the like where the basket 102 is located, Each is installed. The operation panel 105b of each landing 105 includes a control board, and is connected to the control board 110 via the control board for the operation board 105b of the landing 105.

  The operation panel 105b of the landing 105 may include a display substrate which is provided in each landing 105 and displays the floor where the basket 102 is located by, for example, lighting an LED. Alternatively, the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 does not include a display substrate that displays the floor on which the basket 102 is located, and only a substrate that outputs a signal for controlling lighting / extinguishing of LEDs to the display substrate. May be realized by.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 can be attached to, for example, a housing that houses the control board 110 of the elevator 101, a wall of a hoistway, or the like. The remote monitoring support device 120 includes a main control board 121 and a voice communication board 122. The main control board 121 is directly connected to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 via the wiring 200 and the like.

  Specifically, the main control board 121 of the remote monitoring support device 120 is attached to, for example, a signal line 111 that connects the operation panel 102 a of the basket 102 and the control board 110, and various signals transmitted by the signal line 111. It is possible to connect to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 by providing the board 1701 for acquiring the signal of, and connecting the board 1701 and the main control board 121 via the wiring 200.

  The main control board 121 acquires various signals output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102. The main control board 121 is output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 when the user of the elevator 101 or the like performs an input operation on an operation button on the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 according to the input operation. To get the call signal.

  Further, the main control board 121 acquires various signals output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 (control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102). The main control board 121 outputs to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 among the signals output by the control board 110 to the respective units included in the elevator 101 in response to a call signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102, for example. Acquires the floor signal output to the output.

  Further, the main control board 121 is connected to the control board 110. The main control board 121 is connected to a connection terminal 121a connected to the control board 110. The connection terminal 121a can be realized by, for example, a connector or the like connected to the main control board 121 via a wiring 121b or the like. The remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110, and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal (hereinafter referred to as "maintenance / inspection terminal") 110a to which a terminal device for diagnosis can be connected to the control board 110. Therefore, it is connected to the control board 110. The connection terminal 121a and the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a are detachably connected.

  The maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is used, for example, to connect a terminal device for diagnosis (maintenance / diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance / inspection work when the worker performs the maintenance / inspection work at the site where the elevator 101 is installed. It is provided. The maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and generally, a wide variety of elevators 101 are provided regardless of existing installation or new installation.

  The terminal device for diagnosis has portability that can be carried by a worker, and is used, for example, in maintenance and inspection work performed by a worker in the field where the elevator 101 is installed. The terminal device for diagnosis includes a terminal that is detachably connected to the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection. At the time of maintenance and inspection work, a worker connects the terminal provided in the terminal device for diagnosis to the terminal for maintenance and inspection provided on the control board 110, and performs a predetermined input operation on the terminal device for diagnosis. The terminal device for diagnosis outputs a signal to the control board 110 according to an input operation by an operator.

  For example, when a signal output from a terminal device for diagnosis is input during maintenance and inspection work, the control board 110 operates each part in the elevator 101 according to the input signal and diagnoses a signal related to the operation result. Output to the terminal device for. The terminal device for diagnosis informs, based on a signal regarding the operation result of the elevator 101 output from the control board 110, information for guiding whether or not the elevator 101 normally operates according to an input operation by a worker.

  Further, the main control board 121 is connected to the management server computer 130 via a network 160 such as the Internet. By connecting the main control board 121 and the management server computer 130 via the Internet instead of the public voice network 170 such as a telephone line, it is possible to prevent delay in grasping the status of the elevator 101 due to a flat telephone line in an emergency. However, a quick response can be taken.

  The voice communication board 122 is connected to the intercom terminal device 102b and the public voice network 170. The voice communication board 122 can be specifically realized by, for example, a PHS (Personal Handy-phone System) board. The public voice network 170 includes a fixed telephone network (public switched telephone network) and a mobile telephone network. The public voice network 170 is composed of a plurality of exchanges (not shown) such as a subscriber line exchange that accommodates telephone lines, a relay exchange that bundles the subscriber line exchanges, and a gateway exchange that connects to the telephone networks of other operators. There is. The public voice network 170 is a well-known technique, and therefore its description is omitted.

  The main control board 121 may communicate using the PHS board included in the voice communication board 122. In this case, the remote monitoring support device 120 uses the PHS board not only for voice communication but also for data communication. Since the installation location of the elevator 101 is fixed, communication using PHS can ensure communication quality and suppress communication costs.

  The management server computer 130 can be realized by a computer device such as a personal computer, for example. A terminal device 131 for operation may be connected to the management server computer 130. The management server computer 130 and the operation terminal device 131 may be installed in the same place or may be installed in different places. The number of operation terminal devices 131 may be one or may be plural. The operation terminal device 131 can be realized by, for example, an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse, or a computer device such as a personal computer having a display or the like. Further, the operation terminal device 131 may be connected to a printer (not shown) for outputting a report or the like describing the state of the elevator 101.

  In the maintenance company 150, in addition to the management server computer 130 and the telephone 140, a PBX (Private Branch eXchange, see reference numeral 205 in FIG. 2) can be installed. The telephone 140 is connected to the public voice network 170 via the PBX. The PBX may not be provided in the remote monitoring system 100, and the telephone 140 may be directly connected to the public voice network 170.

(Hardware configuration of the remote monitoring system 100)
Next, a hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 that constitutes the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing the hardware configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 that constitutes the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 18, the control board 110 controls the operation operation of the elevator 101 by drivingly controlling each part that constitutes the elevator 101. The control board 110 outputs a control signal to each unit included in the elevator 101, and controls the operation operation of the elevator 101 based on the signal output from each unit.

  The control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 described above generates a call signal according to the input operation each time the user of the elevator 101 receives an input operation to the operation button, and the generated call signal is used as the control board. Output to 110. The control board 110 controls the operation operation of the elevator 101 by outputting a control signal for driving and controlling the drive mechanism 104 based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102, for example. To do.

  Specifically, for example, the control board 110 generates a signal for controlling a motor for moving the car 102 up and down based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102, and the generated control. A signal for use is output to a motor that raises and lowers the basket 102. As a result, the motor for raising and lowering the basket 102 rotationally drives the basket 102 in the direction of raising or lowering. The motor that raises and lowers the basket 102 is controlled using, for example, an inverter, and is drive-controlled by the control board 110 so as to stop the rotation on the floor where the basket 102 is stopped.

  Every time the control board 110 outputs a control signal to the motor that raises and lowers the basket 102, the control board 110 acquires the rotation speed of each motor that operates according to the control signal. The rotation speed of each motor can be acquired using, for example, an encoder. As a result, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the motor operates normally according to the control signal output to the motor that raises and lowers the basket 102.

  Further, specifically, the control board 110 operates a brake so as to stop the basket 102 on a predetermined floor, for example, based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102. A control signal is generated, and the generated control signal is output to the brake. The brake operates to stop the raising / lowering operation of the car 102 according to a control signal output from the control board 110 and stop the car 102 at a predetermined floor. Thereby, the basket 102 can be stopped at a predetermined floor.

  The control board 110 acquires an output signal from the brake sensor, the output of which changes depending on the operation of the brake, every time a control signal is output to the brake. The brake sensor can be realized by, for example, a micro switch or a photoelectric sensor. As a result, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the brake operates normally according to the control signal output to the brake.

  In addition, specifically, the control board 110 opens the doors 102c and 105a on the floor where the basket 102 is stopped by a brake based on a call signal output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102, for example. A control signal for opening and closing is generated, and the generated control signal is output to a motor for opening and closing the door 102c of the basket 102 and the door 105a of the landing 105. Thus, the doors 102c and 105a can be opened and closed on the floor where the basket 102 is stopped. As described above, the motor that opens and closes the door 105a is locked by a device called an interlock, and therefore does not operate unless the door 105a is completely closed.

  The control board 110 acquires an output signal from the door opening / closing sensor each time a control signal is output to a motor that opens and closes the doors 102c and 105a. Accordingly, the control board 110 can determine whether or not the doors 102c and 105a operate normally according to the control signal output to the motor that opens and closes the corresponding doors 102c and 105a.

  Further, the control board 110 outputs a control signal including a floor signal indicating the floor on which the basket 102 is located to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102, for example. The floor where the basket 102 is located can be specified, for example, based on an output signal from a sensor (not shown) provided for each floor in the hoistway. When the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 receives a control signal including a floor signal, the control board controls the display device based on the received control signal to determine the floor on which the basket 102 is located or the moving direction. (Whether rising or falling) is displayed.

  The control board 110 sends a control signal including a floor signal to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 and the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, for example, every time the position of the basket 102 is switched. Output. Alternatively, the control board 110 periodically includes a floor signal with respect to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, regardless of the position of the car 102, for example. It may output a control signal.

  The control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 responds to the input operation each time the user of the elevator 101 or the like receives an input operation to the landing call button, similarly to the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102. A call signal is generated and the generated call signal is output to the control board 110. When the call signal is output from the control board for the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, the control board 110 operates in the same manner as when the signal is output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102. The operation operation of the elevator 101 is controlled by generating various control signals based on the signals output from the control board for 105b and outputting the generated control signals to the corresponding units.

  The control board 110 is connected to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 and the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, and raises and lowers the basket 102 in accordance with signals output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 and the operation panel 105b of the landing 105. Each time it is operated, an activation signal indicating that each unit has been activated to raise and lower the basket 102 is output. The control board 110 outputs an activation signal once when moving from the first floor to the second floor, for example. Further, for example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the fifth floor without stopping midway, it outputs the activation signal once. In addition, for example, when the control board 110 moves from the first floor to the fifth floor after stopping on the third floor in the middle (opening and closing the door), it outputs the activation signal twice.

  The control board 110 may calculate the traveling distance and traveling time of the basket 102 every time the basket 102 is moved up and down. The traveling distance of the basket 102 can be calculated, for example, based on the number of activations. The traveling time of the basket 102 can be calculated based on the floor signal, for example. Specifically, for example, when the call operation is accepted from the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 on the fourth floor while the basket 102 is on the first floor, the basket 102 moves on the third floor from the first floor to the fourth floor. To do.

  The control board 110 includes a memory (not shown), and stores the number of times the activation signal is output, that is, the number of activations, in the memory each time the activation signal is output. Instead of or in addition to the number of times of activation, the control board 110 may store, in the memory, a history of the operation operation of each unit that is driven when the car 102 is moved up and down and the doors 105a and 102c are opened and closed. Specifically, the control board 110 relates to, for example, the number of times of activation, the traveling distance of the basket 102, the traveling time of the basket 102, the number of operations of various relays that have been operated during the raising / lowering operation of the basket 102 and the opening / closing operations of the doors 105a and 102c. The information may be stored in the memory as a history of operation operations.

  Further, the control board 110 determines whether the doors 102c and 105a are in the open state or the closed state based on the output value of the door opening / closing sensor. The control board 110 outputs the control signal for opening / closing the doors 102c, 105a based on the control signal for opening / closing the doors 102c, 105a output by itself and the output value of the door opening / closing sensor. It is possible to determine whether or not the doors 102c and 105a are actually opened and closed.

  Further, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 changes, the control board 110 outputs a signal indicating that the operation mode has been changed. Specifically, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to an operation mode other than the normal operation mode, the control board 110 externally indicates that the operation mode has been switched. The signal for notifying or the signal for notifying the operation mode after switching (that is, the operation mode other than the normal operation mode) is output. In addition, specifically, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from an operation mode other than the normal operation mode to the normal operation mode, the control board 110 indicates that the operation mode has been switched. A signal for notifying the outside or a signal (signal for reporting) notifying the operation mode after switching (that is, the normal operation mode) is output.

  Further, when the control board 110 detects a failure in the elevator 101, the control board 110 outputs (reports) a signal notifying the occurrence of the failure (signal for reporting). Specifically, although the control board 110 outputs, for example, a control signal for opening and closing the doors 105a and 102c, the corresponding doors 105a and 102c do not operate based on the output value of the door opening / closing sensor. When this is detected, a signal (signal for reporting) notifying that a failure has occurred in the corresponding doors 105a and 102c in the elevator 101 is output (reporting).

  When the call button is operated, the intercom terminal device 102b outputs a call signal indicating that the operation has been performed to the remote monitoring support device 120. When the call signal output from the intercom terminal device 102b is input to the voice communication board 122, the remote monitoring support device 120 sends the call signal to the telephone 140 via the public voice network 170 or the PBX 205. Accordingly, voice communication (call) can be performed between the intercom terminal device 102b and the telephone 140.

  The intercom terminal device 102b remotely monitors the audio signal input to the microphone while the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone 140 installed at the maintenance management company 150 is established. Output to the support device 120. Further, the intercom terminal device 102b outputs a voice signal output from the remote monitoring support device 120 via a speaker in a state where the connection between the remote monitoring support device 120 (voice communication board 122) and the telephone 140 is established. Output.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 outputs the floor signal output from the operation panel 105b of the hall 105 as a result of the operation of each unit according to the control signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 105b of the hall 105. get. Then, the remote monitoring support device 120 generates notification information based on the acquired floor signal and the like, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130. The notification information includes, for example, the direction in which the basket 102 moves up and down, the floor to which the basket 102 is moved, whether the basket 102 is stopped at the floor to which the basket 102 is moved, and whether or not there is an operation of a motor that opens and closes the doors 105a and 102c. , The floor where the car 102 is currently located, whether or not various safety devices are operated, identification information of the elevator 101 that is the transmission source of the notification information, and the like.

  The identification information of the elevator 101 may be, for example, the serial number of the elevator 101, a number set based on the installation location (address or the like) of the elevator 101, or the identification information of the elevator 101. It may be a number arbitrarily set by a worker who performs maintenance and inspection. The identification information of the elevator 101 can be configured by combining a predetermined number of digits and letters such as alphabets.

  The main control board 121 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 can be configured by, for example, a relay board 201, a monitor control board 202, a memory 203, and a communication I / F (interface) 204. The relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120 is directly connected to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 via the wiring 200.

  Specifically, the relay board 201 is, for example, a foot of an IC chip provided on a control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 (a wiring connecting the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 and the IC chip). In addition, a contact between the control board 110 and the relay board 201 is provided, and the control board 110 can be connected via the contact. In this case, the contact may be provided on a leg for a signal input from the control board 110 to the IC chip (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip), and for a signal output from the IC chip to the control board 110. May be provided on the foot (wiring connecting the control board 110 and the IC chip). In this case, the relay board 201 can obtain a call signal that is generated according to an input operation of the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 and that is output from the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 to the control board 110. it can.

  Alternatively, for example, the relay board 201 may be connected to the wiring that connects the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 and the display that displays the floor or the like where the basket 102 is located. In this case, the relay board 201, for example, acquires a floor signal indicating the floor where the basket 102 is located, which is output from the control board 110 via the control board for the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 to the display device. You can

  Further, a connection terminal 121a connected to the control board 110 is connected to the relay board 201 in the remote monitoring support device 120. The connection terminal 121a is not limited to the one integrally provided on the relay board 201. The connection terminal 121a only needs to be electrically connected to (the input terminal of) the relay board 201. For example, a connector provided separately from the relay board 201 and connected to the relay board 201 by a wiring 121b, or the like. Can be realized by.

  The remote monitoring support device 120 is provided on the control board 110, and connects the connection terminal 121a to a terminal (hereinafter referred to as "maintenance / inspection terminal") 110a to which a terminal device for diagnosis can be connected to the control board 110. Therefore, it is connected to the control board 110. The connection terminal 121a and the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a are detachably connected.

  Specifically, for example, by inserting / removing the connector (male or female) that realizes the connection terminal 121a into or from the connector (female or male) that realizes the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection, the remote monitoring support device. The 120 and the control board 110 can be connected or disconnected. By using the connection terminal 121a and the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a as connectors, the remote monitoring support device 120 and the control board 110 can be easily connected and easily removed when the remote monitoring support device 120 is to be removed. You can

  As a result, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fifth embodiment is connected to the control board 110 via the connection terminal 121a and the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a, and is connected to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 via the wiring 200. It is connected.

  The control board 110 outputs a control signal to each part of the elevator 101 based on a signal output from the terminal device for diagnosis, for example, and as a result, the elevator 101 does not perform the operation according to the control signal. In this case, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the elevator 101, and a signal (signal for reporting) that reports the occurrence of the abnormality in the elevator 101 is output.

  The control board 110 outputs a signal for issuing an alarm for notifying the occurrence of an abnormality to the remote monitoring support device 120, for example, via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection. A signal output from the control board 110 via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a, such as an alarm signal, is input from the relay board 201 to the remote monitoring support device 120.

  The relay board 201 analyzes the signal received as an input, and outputs the analysis result to the monitoring control board 202. The monitoring control board 202 generates notification information based on the analysis result output from the relay board 201, and transmits the generated notification information to the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204. Further, the monitor control board 202 stores the analysis result output from the relay board 201 in the memory 203. The monitor control board 202 may directly store the signal received by the relay board 201 in the memory 203.

  The memory 203 can be realized by a non-volatile storage medium that retains stored information even when power supply is cut off. Specifically, the memory 203 can be realized by, for example, a flash memory, an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), or the like.

  Various signals output from the control board 110 differ depending on the model of the elevator 101 and the like. During analysis, the relay board 201 converts various signals output from the control board 110 into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202. The remote monitoring support device 120 analyzes the signal received by the relay board 201 and converts the signal into a format that can be processed by the monitoring control board 202, so that the remote control of the elevator 101 can be performed regardless of the model of the elevator 101. Can monitor.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs various operation command signals to the control board 110 via the relay board 201 controlled by the monitoring control board 202 in the main control board 121. The remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal when driving and controlling each unit included in the elevator 101 via the control board 110. The operation command signal is transmitted from the operation panel 102a of the car 102 or the operation panel 105b of the landing 105, for example, when the operation operation of the operation panel 102a of the car 102 or the operation panel 105b of the landing 105 is accepted. It can be realized by a signal (call signal or the like) similar to the signal output from the operation panel 105b. Specifically, the operation command signal is, for example, to move the basket 102 of the elevator 101 to a predetermined floor, stop the moved basket 102 at the corresponding floor, or stop the basket 102 at the stopped floor. It includes a signal for opening and closing the door 102c of the vehicle and the door 105a of the landing 105.

  When the control board 110 receives the operation command signal output from the main control board 121, the control board 110 generates the various control signals described above based on the received operation command signal, and outputs the generated various control signals to the elevator. It is output to each unit included in 101. The main control board 121 inputs various operation command signals output from the monitoring control board 202 via the relay board 201 to the control board 110 via, for example, a maintenance inspection terminal 110a included in the elevator 101.

  The maintenance inspection terminal 110 a is provided on the control board 110. Alternatively, the maintenance / inspection terminal 110 a may be electrically connected to the input terminal of the control board 110 and may be a separate body from the control board 110. The maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is provided, for example, to connect a terminal device (maintenance / diagnosis terminal) used for the maintenance / inspection work when the worker performs the maintenance / inspection work on the site where the elevator 101 is installed. There is. The maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is not limited to the elevator 101 installed for the purpose of remote monitoring, and generally, a wide variety of elevators 101 are provided regardless of existing installation or new installation.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 via the communication I / F 204. The management server computer 130 outputs an instruction signal to the remote monitoring support device 120, for example, when the maintenance management company 150 receives an input operation to the management server computer 130 by an operator.

  Specifically, the management server computer 130, in response to the input operation received by the management server computer 130, for example, an instruction signal (transmission of notification information) for instructing transmission of notification information regarding the result of the diagnostic operation executed in the elevator 101. Send instructions). In this case, the management server computer 130 sends an instruction to execute the diagnostic operation to the elevator 101 in addition to the instruction to send the notification information.

  The diagnostic operation is performed by the control board 110 to output a signal for operating each part in the elevator 101 in a predetermined order, and a signal indicating whether each part operates normally according to the output signal. Is output from the control board 110. The management server computer 130 may output the next diagnostic instruction periodically, that is, when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting the diagnostic instruction (every predetermined period such as every month).

  Further, specifically, the management server computer 130, for example, according to an input operation received by the management server computer 130, or periodically, instructs the transmission of the notification information regarding the history of the operation operation stored in the control board 110. An instruction signal (instruction for transmitting notification information) may be transmitted. The notification information on the history of the operation operation is, for example, information on the number of times of activation, the traveling distance of the basket 102, the traveling time of the basket 102, the number of operations of various relays that have operated during the raising / lowering operation of the basket 102 and the opening / closing operations of the doors 105a and 102c. Can be realized by.

  When the remote monitoring support device 120 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130, the remote monitoring assistance device 120 generates the operation instruction signal based on the received instruction signal and outputs the generated operation instruction signal to the control board 110. Output to. Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 outputs an operation command signal based on various command signals transmitted from the management server computer 130 to the control board 110, and as a result, outputs a signal (control for control) from the control board 110. Signal, etc.), response information is generated based on the signal, and the generated response information is output to the management server computer 130.

  The management server computer 130 generates report information based on the response information transmitted from the remote monitoring support device 120 in response to various instruction signals transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120. The management server computer 130, for example, generates report information based on the notification information received from the remote monitoring support device 120 as a result of transmitting the diagnosis instruction and the notification information transmission instruction. In this case, the management server computer 130 generates report information including, for example, information on the distance traveled by the elevator 101 and the number of activations.

  Further, the management server computer 130 has a function of issuing a report (not shown) based on the generated report information. The report is, for example, every time the elevator 101 performs the diagnostic operation, that is, every time the response information corresponding to the instruction signal (diagnosis instruction) that instructs the remote monitoring support device 120 to execute the diagnostic operation is received. Can be issued to.

  Specifically, the management server computer 130 generates print information for printing the report information on a recording medium such as paper based on the generated report information, and manages the generated print information. The data is output to the operation terminal device 131 connected to the server computer 130. When receiving the print information, the operation terminal device 131 can issue a report by drivingly controlling the printer connected to the operation terminal device 131.

(Functional configuration of the remote monitoring system 100)
Next, a functional configuration of the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120 that constitutes the remote monitoring system 100 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

(Functional configuration of the remote monitoring support device 120)
In FIG. 19, each function of the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a reception unit 301, a storage unit 302, a generation unit 303, an output unit 304, an acquisition unit 305, It is realized by the determination unit 306 and the transmission unit 307. The functions of the reception unit 301, the storage unit 302, the generation unit 303, the output unit 304, the acquisition unit 305, the determination unit 306, and the transmission unit 307 included in the remote monitoring support device 120 of the elevator 101 according to the embodiment of the present invention are as follows. It can be realized by each unit of the remote monitoring support device 120.

  The receiving unit 301 receives various instruction signals transmitted from the management server computer 130. The receiving unit 301 receives, for example, a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130. When the receiving unit 301 receives the diagnostic instruction, the storage unit 302 stores information regarding the date and time when the diagnostic instruction is received. As a result, the operation of the elevator 101 can be regularly monitored without communicating with the management server computer 130.

  The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to perform the above-described diagnostic operation when the reception unit 301 receives the transmission instruction. The generation unit 303 generates an operation command signal converted by the relay board 201 into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110. When the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, the generating unit 303 generates an operation command signal including an instruction to output a signal that causes the units included in the elevator 101 to operate in a predetermined order.

  Specifically, the generation unit 303 controls, for example, a motor that moves the car 102 of the elevator 101 up and down, a brake that stops the car 102 that is moving up and down, a motor that opens and closes the landing 105 and the doors 105a and 102c of the car 102, and the like. An operation command signal for driving and controlling by 110 is generated.

  When the receiving unit 301 receives the transmission instruction, the output unit 304 outputs, to the control board 110, an operation command signal that causes the elevator 101 to execute the above diagnostic operation. In this embodiment, the output unit 304 outputs the operation command signal generated by the generation unit 303 to the control board 110.

  The output unit 304 outputs an operation command signal via, for example, a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a to which a maintenance / diagnosis terminal used for inspection work performed by a worker on site is connected. The operation command signal output by the output unit 304 is converted into a format that can be analyzed by the control board 110 by the relay board 201. Therefore, as in the case of directly inputting a signal for performing a diagnosis operation from the maintenance diagnosis terminal, The control board 110 can be made to perform a diagnostic operation.

  The output unit 304 outputs the operation command signal that causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed not only when the reception unit 301 receives the transmission instruction but also when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting the operation instruction signal to the control board 110. Alternatively, it may be output via the terminal 110a for maintenance and inspection. Specifically, the output unit 304 causes the next diagnostic operation to be executed, for example, when one month has passed since the instruction to execute the diagnostic operation was output based on the information regarding the date and time stored in the storage unit 302. The operation command signal is output through the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a.

  As a result, it is possible to periodically output the operation command signal for executing the diagnostic operation to the control board 110 without performing communication with the management server computer 130. This makes it possible to cause the elevator 101 to periodically perform a diagnostic operation while reducing the communication load.

  The acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the control board 110 to the outside of the control board 110. The acquisition unit 305 acquires, for example, a control signal output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in accordance with the operation command signal output from the output unit 304 to execute the diagnostic operation.

  The acquisition unit 305 also acquires, for example, a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102. Specifically, the acquisition unit 305, for example, through the board 1701 and the wiring 200, a signal input from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102, or from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 to the control board. The signal output to 110 is acquired.

  More specifically, the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 to the control board 110 when a predetermined input operation is received on the operation panel 102a of the basket 102, for example. .. Further, the acquisition unit 305 may acquire the control signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 in accordance with the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102, for example. ..

  As described above, the acquisition unit 305 outputs the signal (downstream signal) output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 and the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 to the control board 110. (Upstream signal) and a bidirectional signal of. The position at which the acquisition unit 305 acquires the upstream signal and the position at which the acquisition unit 305 acquires the downstream signal may be the same position or different positions.

  In addition, the acquisition unit 305 controls, for example, when the operation mode of the elevator 101 is switched from the normal operation mode to the earthquake occurrence operation mode by detecting that an earthquake with a predetermined seismic intensity or higher has occurred. You may acquire the signal for alerting | reporting output to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 from the board | substrate 110. Further, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 outputs a control signal to a motor that raises and lowers the car 102 of the elevator 101, but the floor signal indicating the position of the car 102 does not switch, the elevator 101 does not change. When a failure occurs in (1), a notification signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 may be acquired to notify the occurrence of the failure to the outside. These notification signals can be acquired, for example, through the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a.

  The generation unit 303 described above generates notification information including information about the state of the elevator 101 based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. The generation unit 303 generates, for example, notification information indicating the floor where the car 102 of the elevator 101 is currently located, based on the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the car 102. Further, the generation unit 303 may generate notification information indicating that the elevator 101 is operating normally, based on the control signal output from the control board 110, for example. Further, the generation unit 303 generates, for example, notification information indicating that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched or that a failure has occurred in the elevator 101, based on the warning signal output from the control board 110. May be.

  The generation unit 303 generates notification information each time the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal. Alternatively, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a specific signal. Specifically, the generation unit 303 may generate the notification information, for example, when the acquisition unit 305 acquires a signal for reporting that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched. ..

  The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information generated by the generation unit 303 to the management server computer 130. The transmission unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer 130 every time the generation unit 303 generates the notification information. Alternatively, the transmission unit 307 may transmit the notification information to the management server computer 130, for example, when the generation unit 303 generates the specific notification information. Specifically, for example, when the generating unit 303 generates notification information based on a signal for reporting that the current operation mode of the elevator 101 has been switched, the transmitting unit 307 transmits the notification information to the management server computer. It may be transmitted to 130.

  In the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, the determination unit 306 further determines whether the operating state of the elevator 101 is the normal operating state based on the signal acquired by the acquisition unit 305. However, when it is not in the normal operation state, notification information including information regarding the state of the elevator 101 may be generated and transmitted to the management server computer 130. As a result, the operator can quickly understand that the operating state of the elevator 101 is not in the normal operating state, and if necessary, arrange an inspection worker and maintain the elevator 101 in a good state. It can be done quickly. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

(Processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device 120)
Next, a processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. 20 and 21 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. In the flowchart of FIG. 20, first, the process waits until a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 is acquired. In step S2001, for example, the process waits until a call signal is received by accepting an input operation on an operation button by a user of the elevator 101 or the like. In step S2001, the process waits until a signal input from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 is acquired or a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 to the control board 110 is acquired. To do.

  In step S2001, when a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 is acquired (step S2001: Yes), a predetermined time has elapsed since the last signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 was acquired. It is determined whether the time has passed (step S2002). In step S2002, for example, it is determined whether or not a time period in which it is possible to determine that the basket 102 is stopped for a predetermined time or more has elapsed since a call input operation has not been accepted. Specifically, for example, the time required to open and close the doors 105a and 102c can be set to a predetermined time.

  In step S2002, when the predetermined time has not elapsed since the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 was last acquired (step S2002: No), the process returns to step S2001 and is output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102. It is determined whether the acquired signal is acquired. On the other hand, in step S2002, when the predetermined time has elapsed since the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 was last acquired (step S2002: Yes), the acquisition is performed by the predetermined time in step S2002: Yes. The notification information is generated based on the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 (step S2003). Thereby, for example, when there is no call input operation for a predetermined time or longer and the basket 102 is stopped for a predetermined time or longer, the notification information can be generated.

  After that, the notification information generated in step S2003 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S2004), and the series of processes is ended. In step S2004, the notification information generated in step S2003 is transmitted from communication I / F 204 to management server computer 130 via network 160 such as the Internet.

  On the other hand, in step S2001, when the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 is not acquired (step S2001: No), the alarm signal output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is acquired. It is determined whether or not (step S2005). In step S2005, if the alarm signal output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a has not been acquired (step S2005: No), the process returns to step S2001. In step S2005, if the alarm signal output via the maintenance / inspection terminal 110a is acquired (step S2005: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2003.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 21, first, it is determined whether or not a notification information transmission instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 has been received (step S2101). In step S2101, when the transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 is received (step S2101: Yes), the operation instruction signal for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 is generated based on the received transmission instruction. (Step S2102).

  Then, the operation command signal generated in step S2102 is output to the control board 110 (step S2103), and the process proceeds to step S2104. In step S2103, for example, the operation command signal generated in step S2102 is output via the connection terminal provided on control board 110 for connecting the maintenance diagnosis terminal.

  Then, the process waits until the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102, which operates according to the control signal output from the control board 110 according to the operation command signal output in step S2103, is acquired (step S2104: No). In step S2104, wait until a control signal (a signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102) output from the control board 110 according to the operation command signal output in step S2103 is acquired. Good.

  In step S2104, the signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 in response to the operation command signal output in step S2103 (or the control signal output from the control board 110 in response to the operation command signal output in step S2103). When the signal, that is, the signal input / output to / from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102) is acquired (step S2104: Yes), the notification information is generated based on the acquired control signal (step S2105). In step S2105, for example, in accordance with the operation command signal output in step S2103, based on the control signals output from the control board 110 to each part included in the elevator 101, the control board 110 includes each part included in the elevator 101. The notification information for notifying whether or not the vehicle has been controlled as instructed by the operation command signal is generated.

  Then, the notification information generated in step S2105 is transmitted to the management server computer 130 (step S2106), and the series of processes is ended. In step S2106, the notification information generated in step S2105 is transmitted from communication I / F 204 to management server computer 130 via network 160 such as the Internet.

  On the other hand, in step S2101, if the transmission instruction of the notification information transmitted from the management server computer 130 has not been received (step S2101: No), the control board 110 is caused to perform the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 last time. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the command signal was output (step S2107). In step S2107, when the predetermined time has not elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 was output last time (step S2107: No), the process returns to step S2101 and is transmitted from the management server computer 130. It is determined whether an instruction to send the notification information has been received.

  In step S2107, when the predetermined time has elapsed since the operation command signal for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 was output last time (step S2107: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2102, and the operation for executing the diagnostic operation in the elevator 101 is performed. Generate a command signal. In this case, in step S2102, for example, an operation command signal for causing the elevator 101 to execute a diagnostic operation is generated based on information stored in advance in the remote monitoring support device 120.

  As described above, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fifth embodiment is a remote monitoring support device 120 that performs communication with the control board 110 that controls the operation of the elevator 101 and the management server computer 130. A signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a (operation panel 102a of the basket 102) provided in the basket 102 of the elevator 101, and the operation panel of the basket 102 according to the operation of the elevator 101 according to the signal. The signal output to the control board 110 from 102a is acquired, the notification information regarding the state of the elevator 101 is generated based on the acquired signal, and the generated notification information is transmitted to the management server computer 130. It has a feature.

  According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fifth embodiment, a signal output from the control board 110 to the operation panel 102a of the car 102 and the operation of the elevator 101 according to the control signal cause the car 102 to operate. By transmitting the notification information based on the signal output from the operation panel 102a to the control board 110 to the management server computer 130, not only the control board 110 having a communication function with an external device installed at a remote place, Even the elevator 101 including the control board 110 that does not have the communication function can perform remote monitoring. This enables remote monitoring of the elevator 101 regardless of whether or not the elevator 101 itself has a communication function, thus improving the reliability of the elevator 101, ensuring the safety of the user, and ensuring the safety of the user. The elevator 101 can be used with care.

  Further, according to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fifth embodiment, a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 is output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 that has actually operated without passing through the control board 110. The generated signal can be directly transmitted to the remote monitoring support device 120. As a result, the reliability of the notification information transmitted to the management server computer can be improved as compared with the case where a control board and other relay devices are provided. Further, by doing so, it is possible to further improve the reliability of the elevator 101, to ensure the safety of the user, and to allow the user to use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

  Further, when the information regarding the state of the elevator 101 is acquired through the control board 110 by transmitting the information directly from the operation panel 102a (signal line 111) of the basket 102 to the remote monitoring support device 120 without passing through the control board 110. Compared with the above, the processing load on the control board 110 can be reduced.

  Further, when the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fifth embodiment receives the diagnostic instruction transmitted from the management server computer 130 and instructing the transmission of the notification information, the operation of the elevator 101 with respect to the control board 110 is performed. An instruction to execute a diagnostic operation for diagnosing a state is output, and among the control signals output from the control board 110 to each unit included in the elevator 101 in accordance with the output instruction to execute the diagnostic operation, the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 is output. It is characterized in that a signal output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 to the control board 110 is acquired in response to the signal output to the control board and the signal for control.

  According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fifth embodiment, when the control board 110 executes a diagnostic operation in response to an instruction from the management server computer 130, the control board 110 outputs to each part of the elevator 101. Managing notification signals based on the signals output to the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 among the control signals and the signals output from the operation panel 102a of the basket 102 to the control board 110 according to the control signals. By transmitting to the server computer 130, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored.

  As a result, since the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored at any timing set on the management server computer 130 side, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the user can be protected. The elevator 101 can be used without anxiety.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fifth embodiment outputs from the control board 110 to each part of the elevator 101 during the diagnostic operation executed by the control board 110 in response to an instruction from the management server computer 130. By transmitting the notification information based on the control signal to the management server computer 130, the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored. As a result, since the elevator 101 can be remotely monitored at any timing set on the management server computer 130 side, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be secured, and the user can be protected. The elevator 101 can be used without anxiety.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 according to the fifth embodiment is connected to the control board 110 via a maintenance / inspection terminal 110a to which a portable terminal device that outputs a diagnostic operation execution instruction to the control board 110 can be connected. On the other hand, it is characterized by outputting an instruction to execute a diagnostic operation.

  According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fifth embodiment, it is possible to connect a terminal device for diagnosis used for diagnosis of the elevator 101, which is conventionally used in the field where the elevator 101 is installed, for maintenance and inspection. By outputting the execution instruction of the diagnostic operation via the terminal 110a, the control board 110 can easily execute the diagnostic operation without newly providing a mechanism for inputting the execution instruction of the diagnostic operation in the control board 110. be able to. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved, the safety of the user can be ensured, and the user can use the elevator 101 with peace of mind.

  Further, the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fifth embodiment is characterized in that it outputs an instruction to execute the next diagnostic operation when a predetermined time has elapsed after outputting the instruction to execute the diagnostic operation.

  According to the remote monitoring support device 120 of the fifth embodiment, the state of the elevator 101 can be grasped every predetermined time regardless of whether or not the management server computer 130 transmits the diagnostic instruction. As a result, the reliability of the elevator 101 can be improved while reducing the processing load on the management server computer 130 for remote monitoring of the elevator 101.

  As described above, the remote monitoring support device according to the present invention is useful as a remote monitoring support device that remotely monitors an elevator, and is particularly suitable for a remote monitoring support device that remotely monitors an elevator after installation.

110 Control board (control device)
120 Remote Monitoring Support Device 130 Management Server Computer 140 Telephone 301 Receiving Unit 302 Storage Unit 303 Generation Unit 304 Output Unit 305 Acquisition Unit 306 Judgment Unit 307 Transmission Unit

Claims (1)

A remote monitoring support device for remotely monitoring an elevator,
Obtaining a signal output according to whether the operating state of the elevator is a normal operating state,
Based on the output state of the acquired signal, determine whether the operating state is a normal operating state,
If it is determined that the operating state is not the normal operating state, generating notification information including information about the state of the elevator,
The generated notification information is transmitted to a management server computer installed at a remote place apart from the place where the elevator is installed,
A remote monitoring support device characterized by the above.

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