JP2020113804A - Setup support method - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a setup support method capable of improving efficiency of setup of a component mounting machine by guiding supply of a feeder to a component feeding device in preparation for setting the feeder.SOLUTION: The setup support method includes the steps of: moving along a production line a preparation cart loaded with a plurality of feeders used to execute a plurality of production jobs; obtaining identification information of a component feeding device of a specific component mounting machine; identifying a plurality of feeders to be set in the component feeding device among the feeders loaded on the preparation cart; and collectively guiding the specified feeders to an operator for performing setup to supply the specified feeders to the component feeding device in preparation for setting in the component feeding device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present invention relates to a setup support method.

The setup support method supports setup of a component mounter that mounts electronic components on a circuit board to produce a board product. The component mounter includes a component supply device that supplies various electronic components using a plurality of feeders. In setting up the component mounting machine, it is required to set a feeder capable of supplying a preset component type in each of the plurality of slots in the component supply device by an optimization process or the like.

Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which a slot and a display indicating a feeder to be set in the slot are turned on when the preparation cart loaded with a plurality of feeders is transferred to the component supply device. According to Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2004-242242, it is said that by guiding the operator who performs the setup together with the slot and the feeder, the setup efficiency of the component mounting machine can be improved.

JP, 2016-018968, A

Since the setup of the component mounting machine as described above affects the operating rate of the component mounting machine, it is required to be performed more efficiently and accurately.
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is possible to improve the efficiency of setup of the component mounting machine by guiding the supply of the feeder to the component supply device in preparation for setting the feeder. The purpose is to provide a setup support method.

A first setup support method disclosed in the present specification supports setup of a plurality of component mounting machines that are arranged in parallel in a circuit board transport direction to form a production line for producing board products. The setup support method includes a step in which a preparation cart loaded with a plurality of feeders used to execute a plurality of production jobs by a plurality of the component mounting machines moves along the production line, and a step of specifying among the plurality of the component mounting machines is performed. The step of acquiring the identification information of the component supply device of the component mounting machine, the identification information, and the loading information indicating the plurality of the feeders loaded on the preparatory trolley, are loaded on the preparatory trolley. Of the plurality of feeders, a step of specifying a plurality of the feeders to be set in the component supply device, and to supply the specified plurality of feeders to the component supply device in preparation for setting in the component supply device, Collectively guiding the specified plurality of feeders to an operator who performs the setup.

The second setup support device disclosed in the specification supports setup of a plurality of component mounting machines that are arranged in parallel in the circuit board transport direction to form a production line for producing board products. The setup support method loads a plurality of replacement feeders set on a component supply device of the component mounter on a preparation cart in setting up a production job executed by the component mounter according to the type of the board product. A step of acquiring identification information of the component supply device of a specific component mounting machine of the plurality of component mounting machines; a stack of the identification information and a plurality of feeders mounted on the preparation cart; Based on the information, a step of identifying a plurality of the feeders to be set in the component supply device among the plurality of feeders loaded in the preparation cart, and setting the identified plurality of feeders in the component supply device In order to supply to the component supply device as a preparation to perform, a step of collectively guiding a plurality of the specified feeders to an operator who performs the setup is included.

According to the first setup support method and the second setup support method, the operator can easily recognize the feeder to be supplied to the component supply device among the plurality of feeders loaded on the preparation cart by the guidance. This allows the operator to supply the component supply device in preparation for setting in the slot. Further, the setup is divided into a process of collectively supplying a plurality of feeders and a process of accurately setting the plurality of feeders. As a result, each process can be performed collectively and efficiently, so that it is possible to efficiently and accurately set up the component mounting machine as a whole.

It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the production line to which the setup support apparatus in embodiment is applied. It is a schematic diagram which shows a component mounting machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a setup support apparatus. It is a figure which shows various data containing a production schedule. It is a figure which shows feeder data, stacking information, and job designation information. It is a figure which shows the lighting state of the indicator light by the guidance of setup. It is a flow chart which shows the guidance processing of setup.

An embodiment embodying the setup support method will be described below with reference to the drawings. The setup support method supports setup that enables a component mounting machine to execute a predetermined production job. The component mounter is a device that picks up an electronic component by a holding member such as a suction nozzle or a chuck device and transfers the electronic component to a predetermined coordinate position on a circuit board. For example, a plurality of component mounting machines are arranged side by side in the direction in which the circuit board is conveyed, and form a production line for producing board products.

<Embodiment>
(Production line configuration)
The production line is configured by arranging a plurality of component mounting machines 1 side by side in the transport direction of the circuit board 90 (left and right direction in FIG. 1). The production line may include, for example, a screen printing machine, a mounting inspection machine, a reflow oven, or the like. The plurality of component mounting machines 1 are communicably connected to the host computer 60 and the setup support device 70 via a network.

(Configuration of component mounting machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 2, the component mounting machine 1 includes a substrate transfer device 10, a component supply device 20, a component transfer device 30, a component camera 41, a substrate camera 42, and a control device 50. In the following description, the horizontal width direction of the component mounting machine 1 (horizontal direction in FIGS. 1 and 2) is the X axis direction, and the horizontal depth direction of the component mounting machine 1 (vertical direction in FIGS. 1 and 2) is the Y axis. The vertical direction (the front-back direction in FIGS. 1 and 2) perpendicular to the X-axis and the Y-axis is the Z-axis direction.

The board transfer device 10 is composed of a belt conveyor or the like, and sequentially transfers the circuit board 90 in the transfer direction (X-axis direction in the present embodiment). The board transfer device 10 positions the circuit board 90 at a predetermined position within the component mounting machine 1. Then, the board transfer device 10 carries out the circuit board 90 to the outside of the component mounting machine 1 after the mounting processing by the component mounting machine 1 is executed.

The component supply device 20 is provided on the front side (lower side in FIG. 2) of the component mounting machine 1. The component supply device 20 supplies electronic components mounted on the circuit board 90. The component supply device 20 has a plurality of slots 21 arranged side by side in the X-axis direction. Before execution of a production job, a feeder 23 is set in each of the plurality of slots 21 so as to be replaceable. The feeder 23 is replaceably loaded with a reel around which a carrier tape accommodating a large number of electronic components is wound. The feeder 23 feeds and moves the carrier tape so that the electronic component can be collected at the supply position located on the tip side of the feeder 23.

Further, in the present embodiment, the feeder 23 is provided with an indicator light 23a on the upper portion which can be visually recognized by the operator when it is set in the slot 21. When the feeder 23 is set in the slot 21 and the power can be supplied, the indicator lamp 23a is controlled to be turned on, blinked, and turned off to show various information to the operator by the controller of the feeder 23 (not shown). ..

Further, the component supply device 20 is provided with an identification code. An identification code (ID), which is unique identification information of the component supply device 20, is recorded in the identification code. A bar code, a two-dimensional code, or the like can be applied as the identification code. In the present embodiment, the identification code is recorded in the tag 24 that wirelessly communicates with the preparation cart 80 described later, and is transferred to the preparation cart 80 by wireless communication. The tag 24 is provided on the front surface of the component supply device 20 at a predetermined height from the floor surface on which the component mounting machine 1 is installed.

The component transfer device 30 is configured to be movable in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. The component transfer device 30 includes a head drive device 31, a moving base 32, and a mounting head 33. The head drive device 31 is configured to be able to move the moving table 32 in the XY axis directions by a linear movement mechanism. The mounting head 33 is used for the work of collecting the electronic components supplied by the component supply device 20 and transferring them to the circuit board 90. The mounting head 33 is fixed to the movable table 32 by a clamp (not shown).

Further, the mounting head 33 has a plurality of suction nozzles 34 that are detachably provided. The mounting head 33 supports each suction nozzle 34 so as to be rotatable about an R axis parallel to the Z axis and capable of moving up and down. The suction nozzle 34 is controlled to move up and down with respect to the mounting head 33, its angle, and the negative pressure supply state. The suction nozzle 34 sucks the electronic component supplied by the feeder 23 of the component supply device 20 by being supplied with the negative pressure. The mounting head 33 and the suction nozzle 34 are exchanged or placed on a dedicated mounting table so that they can be automatically exchanged according to the production job in the production job setup.

The component camera 41 and the substrate camera 42 are digital image pickup devices having image pickup elements such as CCD (Charge Coupled Device) and CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor). The component camera 41 and the board camera 42 perform imaging of a range within the field of view of the camera based on a control signal from the control device 50 communicatively connected, and send the image data acquired by the imaging to the control device 50.

The component camera 41 is fixed to the base of the component mounter 1 so that the optical axis of the component camera 41 faces upward in the vertical direction (Z-axis direction). The component camera 41 is configured to be able to image the electronic component held by the suction nozzle 34 of the mounting head 33 from below the component transfer device 30. The board camera 42 is provided on the moving table 32 of the component transfer device 30 so that the optical axis thereof is directed downward in the vertical direction (Z-axis direction). The board camera 42 is configured to be able to image the circuit board 90. In addition, in the present embodiment, the substrate camera 42 is configured to be usable for reading the identification code attached to the mounting head 33 and the suction nozzle 34 mounted on the mounting table.

The control device 50 mainly includes a CPU, various memories, and a control circuit. The control device 50 controls a production job including a mounting process for mounting electronic components on the circuit board 90. The above-mentioned mounting process is executed based on the control program, picks up electronic components supplied by the component supply device 20, and transfers the electronic components to a predetermined position on the circuit board 90 for a plurality of pick-and-place cycles. It is a process to repeat. The product type, which is the type of board product produced by execution of the production job, is determined by the type of production job executed.

Further, the control device 50 controls the position of the mounting head 33 and the operation of the suction mechanism. Specifically, in the mounting process, the control device 50 inputs the information output from various sensors provided in the component mounting machine 1 and the result of the recognition process such as image processing. Then, the mounting control unit 51 sends a control signal to the component transfer device 30 based on the control program, the information from various sensors, and the results of various recognition processes. As a result, the position and rotation angle of the suction nozzle 34 supported by the mounting head 33 are controlled.

(Host computer 60 and various data)
The host computer 60 monitors the operation status of the production line and controls the components of the production line including the plurality of component mounting machines 1. The host computer 60 also totals the degree of progress of production by the component mounting machine 1. The host computer 60 stores various data used for controlling the plurality of component mounting machines 1 that compose the production line. Further, the host computer 60 generates a production schedule and a setup list used for controlling the setup support device 70 described later.

As shown in Table 3 of FIG. 4, the production schedule indicates the execution order of production jobs (JobA, JobB, JobC,...) As the production order of a plurality of types of board products. The production schedule is generated based on the production plan (see Table 1 in FIG. 4) and the product data (see Table 2 in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, the execution order of a plurality of production jobs (JobA, JobB, JobC,...) Shown by the production schedule is optimized to optimize the number of setups with respect to the number of types of production jobs. It is preset by the process.

The above-described optimization process is performed so that, for example, when some of the required electronic component types are common to different product types, a plurality of types of production jobs corresponding to these product types are continuously executed. Set. As a result, the feeders 23 that supply common component types do not need to be set up between production jobs. If the total number of component types of electronic components required between different product types is less than or equal to the number of slots 21 of the component supply device 20, a feeder 23 capable of supplying different component types can be set in each slot 21. The number of setups can be reduced.

Specifically, a plurality of types of production jobs (JobA, JobB, JobC) corresponding to product types (U1, U2, U3) are grouped (Gr01). As a result, a plurality of production jobs (JobA to JobC belonging to Gr01) can be executed by performing the setup (Set1) once for the group (Gr01). Further, the execution order of the production jobs is optimized based on the production priority for each product type and the like. Therefore, the setup (Set3, Set4) may be executed before and after the production job (JobF) without the grouping as described above.

As shown in Table 1 of FIG. 4, the above-mentioned production plan shows the target production quantity (T1, T2, T3,...) For each product type (U1, U2, U3,...) Of board products. .. As shown in Table 2 of FIG. 4, the product data includes the component types (Pa, Pb, Pc, Pd,...) And the number of components required for the production of the board product (U1, It is data recorded for each U2, U3,. In other words, the product data indicates, for each component type, the number of components consumed when one board product of a predetermined product type is produced.

As shown in Table 4 of FIG. 4, the setup list makes the component mounting machine 1 capable of executing a production job among a plurality of production jobs (JobA, JobB, JobC,...) Included in the production schedule. 1 illustrates one or more production jobs selected for setup. The setup list is displayed when, for example, a plurality of production jobs (JobA to JobE) are selected as objects to be set up, or when groups (Gr01, Gr02) corresponding to these production jobs (JobA to JobE) are selected. , A plurality of production jobs (JobA to JobE) are shown in correspondence with necessary setups (Set1, Set2).

(Setup support device 70)
The setup support device 70 used for executing the setup support method executes various production jobs (JobA, JobB, JobC,...) For mounting electronic components on the circuit board 90 and executes a plurality of types of board products (U1, It is applied to the component mounting machine 1 that produces U2, U3,. The setup support device 70 is communicatively connected to the plurality of component mounting machines 1 and the host computer 60 that form the production line. As shown in FIG. 3, the setup support device 70 includes a storage unit 71, a feeder identification unit 72, a guide unit 73, and a preparation cart 80.

In the present embodiment, the storage unit 71, the feeder specifying unit 72, and the guide unit 73 are incorporated in the control device 84 provided in the preparation cart 80. As shown in FIG. 1, the preparation cart 80 is configured to be movable along the transportation direction of the circuit board 90 in the production line. The preparation cart 80 loads the replacement feeder 23 set in the slot 21 of the component supply device 20 by setting up the production job. As shown in FIG. 3, the preparation cart 80 has a plurality of slots 81, a display device 82, a reader device 83, and a control device 84.

The plurality of slots 81 are configured similarly to the plurality of slots 21 in the component supply device 20, and support the replacement feeder 23. In the present embodiment, the preparation cart 80 is configured such that a row of a plurality of slots 81 arranged in the horizontal direction has two rows in the vertical direction (not shown). Further, the replacement feeder 23 set in each of the plurality of slots 81 is electrically connected to the preparation cart 80, is supplied with power, and can be controlled from the outside. The display device 82 displays various information to the operator as needed. In the present embodiment, the display device 82 is configured by a touch panel and functions as an input device that receives various operations by the operator.

The reader device 83 constitutes an identification device that acquires the identification information of the component supply device 20. In the present embodiment, the reader device 83 is provided at the same height as the tag 24 of the component supply device 20 on the side surface of the preparation cart 80 facing the front surface of the component mounting machine 1, and performs wireless communication with the tag 24. It has a communication device 83a. The communication device 83a of the reader device 83 is configured such that, when the preparation cart 80 approaches the tag 24 of the component supply device 20 by a predetermined distance, the identification code provided on the approaching component supply device 20 can be read by wireless communication. ing.

Specifically, in the reader device 83, for example, the preparation cart 80 is moved along the production line, and as shown in FIG. Rc3,...), the wireless communication with the tag 24 is started and the identification code recorded in the tag 24 is read. When the reader device 83 can communicate with the plurality of tags 24, for example, the reader device 83 may enable wireless communication with the tags 24 having high signal strength in wireless communication with the respective tags 24. In this way, the reader device 83 is configured to establish the wireless communication as described above when the preparation cart 80 approaches the specific component supply device 20 by a predetermined distance.

The control device 84 of the preparation cart 80 is mainly composed of a CPU, various memories, and a control circuit. The control device 84 executes the recognition process of the component supply device 20, the recognition process of the replacement feeder 23 set in the slot 81, and the like, and controls the guidance of the setup of the production job. The recognition processing of the component supply device 20 described above acquires the identification information recorded in the identification code of the component supply device 20 read by the reader device 83, and recognizes the component supply device 20 closest to the production line. It is a process to do. Thus, the reader device 83 and the control device 84 constitute an identification device that acquires the identification information of the component supply device 20.

Here, the replacement feeders 23 loaded on the preparation cart 80 have previously executed a process of associating the component types with the feeders 23 when the reels of the predetermined component types are loaded. As a result, feeder data (see Table 1 in FIG. 5) in which the reel ID and the component type are associated with the feeder ID that is the unique identification information of the feeder 23 is generated. The feeder data is shared by the host computer 60 and the setup support device 70.

When the replacement feeder 23 is set in the slot 81 of the preparation cart 80, the control device 84 reads the feeder ID of the set feeder 23 and recognizes the feeder 23. The control device 84 generates loading information (Table 2 in FIG. 5) indicating the plurality of replacement feeders 23 loaded on the preparation cart 80. The above-mentioned loading information is obtained by replacing the feeder 23 (feeder ID) for replacement, the reel (reel ID) loaded, and the component type (Pa, Pb, Pc,...) In the slot 81 (slot ID) of the preparation cart 80. ) Is the associated information. Further, the controller 84 updates the above-mentioned loading information every time the feeder 23 is inserted into and removed from the slot 81 of the preparation cart 80.

In addition, the control device 84 of the preparation cart 80 includes the storage unit 71, the feeder identifying unit 72, and the guiding unit 73, as described above. The storage unit 71 is configured by an optical drive device such as a hard disk device or a flash memory. The storage unit 71 stores various data for controlling setup guidance and the like by the setup support device 70. The storage unit 71 stores the production schedule (Table 3 in FIG. 4) generated by the host computer 60 and the setup list (Table 4 in FIG. 4) transferred from the host computer 60. Further, the stacking information of the replacement feeder 23 generated or updated by the control device 84 and the job designation information described later are stored.

The feeder identifying unit 72 executes the production job as the obtained identification information of the predetermined component supply device 20, the loading information indicating the plurality of feeders 23 loaded on the preparation cart 80, and the production order of the plurality of types of board products. Based on the production schedule indicating the order, the plurality of feeders 23 set in the component supply device 20 among the plurality of feeders 23 loaded on the preparation cart 80 are specified. Specifically, the feeder specifying unit 72 first acquires the production schedule corresponding to the acquired identification information. Next, the feeder identifying unit 72 sets, in the component supply device 20, the feeders 23 required to execute the plurality of production jobs included in the production schedule among the plurality of replacement feeders 23 loaded on the preparation cart 80. The feeder 23 to be specified is specified based on the current loading information.

Here, in the present embodiment, a part of the plurality of production jobs included in the production schedule has already been selected as a setup target, and the selected one or more production jobs are included in the setup list. In such a case, the feeder identifying unit 72 uses the setup list generated based on the production schedule to identify the replacement feeder 23 necessary for setting up one or the production jobs included in the setup list. You may

In the specific processing of the replacement feeder 23 as described above, a plurality of production jobs are included in the production schedule or the setup list, and the preparation cart 80 also has the replacement feeder 23 necessary for setting up a large number of production jobs. May be loaded. In such a case, if all the corresponding feeders 23 are specified as the feeders 23 to be set in the component supply device 20, it takes time to transfer the components to the component supply device 20, and the efficiency of setup may be rather reduced. There is. On the other hand, the feeder identifying unit 72 can guide only a part of the plurality of production jobs included in the production schedule or the setup list based on the job designation information.

Specifically, the job designation information is, as shown in Table 3 of FIG. 5, information indicating a part or all of a plurality of production jobs included in the production schedule as a setup target. The job designation information indicates a production job corresponding to one selected from a plurality of designated modes including a next production mode and a group production mode (Table 3 in FIG. 5 shows a state in which the group production mode is selected as the designated mode). Indicates). The above-mentioned "next production mode" is a designation mode in which only the next production job of the plurality of production jobs included in the production schedule is designated as the setup target.

Further, the above-mentioned "group production mode" is a designation mode for designating a plurality of production jobs to be executed next time among the plurality of production jobs included in the production schedule, as targets for setup. In the present embodiment, the plurality of production jobs designated by the group production mode are a plurality of production jobs grouped so that they can be executed by one setup in the optimization processing. In addition to this, the plurality of production jobs specified by the group production mode may simply be a fixed number of production jobs to be executed from the next time onward, or one production job to be executed in a predetermined time zone is grouped into one. Good as a production job.

Further, the setup support device 70 changes the designated mode to the next production mode or the group production mode in response to the operator's request. Specifically, the setup support apparatus 70 displays various designation modes of the display device 82 and receives an operator's request via the display device functioning as an input device. Then, the setup support device 70 changes the designated mode according to the received request.

Further, the setup support device 70 changes the designated mode to the next production mode or the group production mode based on the production state of the component mounting machine including the degree of progress of the production schedule. The setup support device 70 changes the designated mode to the next production mode in accordance with the production state such as when the scheduled start time of the next production job is approaching, thereby speeding up the setup that should be prioritized. There is. The feeder identifying unit 72 identifies the plurality of feeders 23 based on the job designation information indicating the production job corresponding to the changed designation mode.

The guide unit 73 supplies a plurality of feeders 23 specified by the feeder specifying unit 72 to the component supply device 20 in preparation for setting the plurality of feeders 23 in the component supply device 20, so that the plurality of feeders specified to the operator who performs the setup. 23 will be introduced together. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the guide unit 73 guides the plurality of feeders 23 collectively by lighting or blinking the indicator lamp 23a provided on the feeder 23. At this time, each of the indicator lights 23a of the identified plurality of feeders 23 lights up or blinks in the same pattern. Each of the other indicator lights 23a of the feeder 23 is maintained in the off state. In addition to the above, the guide unit 73 may collectively guide the plurality of feeders 23, for example, by turning on or blinking an indicator light provided for each slot that holds the feeders 23 in the preparation cart 80. ..

Here, in order to set up the production job in an executable state, it is necessary to set a specific feeder 23 in a specific slot 21 of the component supply device 20. That is, in a general setup, the operator performs the work of setting the feeders 23 loaded on the preparation cart 80 in the specific slots 21 by the number of the feeders 23, and further near the other component supply devices 20 in the production line. I moved and repeated the same setup as above.

On the other hand, the guide unit 73 collectively guides the specified plurality of feeders 23 to be supplied to the component supply device 20 side as preparation (pre-stage) for setting in the slot 21. Thereby, the operator can collectively recognize the plurality of feeders 23 to be supplied to the component supply device 20 closest to the preparation cart 80 among the plurality of feeders 23 loaded on the preparation cart 80. it can. As a method of supplying the component supply device 20, a replacement feeder 23 may be temporarily inserted in the slot 21 (temporary set), or if the component supply device 20 has a dedicated temporary placing table, The replacement feeder 23 may be transferred to the stand.

This allows the operator to set up a plurality of replacement feeders 23 for the component mounting machine 1 and supply them to the component supply device 20 at the time of setup, and set the plurality of feeders 23 in specific slots 21 respectively. It will be executed separately from the step of setting. As a result, the efficiency of the setup can be improved as compared with the setup in which each slot is accurately set in the specific slot 21, and the work can be easily shared among the operators.

Further, by repeating the step of supplying the plurality of replacement feeders 23 to the plurality of component supply devices 20 as described above, for example, the setup is completed in order from the upstream side of the production line and the preparation trolley 80 of the production line as in the conventional case. Compared with the method of repeating the movement, the work in each step can be collectively performed efficiently. As a result, the setup support device 70 improves the efficiency of the entire setup.

(Setup guidance process)
The guidance process for setting up the production job by the setup support device 70 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, it is assumed that the above-mentioned setup is a replenishment process of the feeder 23 that is set in the component mounting machine 1 in a replaceable manner. Further, the preparation cart 80 is assumed to be loaded with a replacement feeder 23 used for executing a plurality of production jobs (JobA to JobG) in the production schedule.

A component type corresponding to the loaded reel is associated with each of the replacement feeders 23 in advance. The host computer 60 and the setup support apparatus 70 generate the feeder data (Table 1 in FIG. 5) generated based on the above-mentioned association, and the loading information (Table in FIG. 5) indicating the plurality of feeders 23 loaded on the preparation cart 80. 2) is shared. The above production schedule is generated for each of the plurality of component mounting machines 1 that compose the production line based on the production plan and the product data, and is stored in the storage unit 71 of the setup support device 70, as shown in FIG. Has been done.

Further, in the present embodiment, the mounting process in a plurality of production jobs is optimized for the purpose of shortening the time required to execute a plurality of production jobs. As a result, in order to shorten the moving distance of the mounting head 33 in the mounting process, the component type supplied in each of the plurality of slots 21 in the component supply device 20 is preset. In other words, which slot 21 in the component supply device 20 the feeder 23 associated with the component type by loading the reel is set in advance.

Further, the host computer 60 generates the setup list Ls based on the two groups (Gr01, Gr02) selected as the setup target in the production schedule, and stores the setup list Ls in the storage unit 71 of the setup support device 70. As shown in Table 4 of FIG. 4, the setup list Ls includes a plurality of production jobs (JobA to JobE) belonging to two groups (Gr01, Gr02). The generated setup list Ls is transferred to the setup support device 70 via the network and stored in the storage unit 71.

The setup support apparatus 70 starts the setup guidance process as shown in FIG. 7 when the operator requests setup guidance via the display device 82, for example. The setup support device 70 determines whether the reader device 83 of the preparation cart 80 can communicate with the tag 24 of any of the component supply devices 20 (step 11 (hereinafter, “step” is referred to as “S”)). ). If the reader device 83 and the tag 24 cannot communicate with each other (S11: No), the setup support device 70 periodically determines whether communication is possible (S11).

After that, the preparation cart 80 is moved by, for example, an operator, and the reader device 83 enters inside the communicable range of the tag 24 of any of the component supply devices 20. Then, it is determined that the reader device 83 can communicate with the tag 24 (S11: Yes), and the setup support device 70 executes the recognition process of the component supply device 20 (S12). Here, it is assumed that the preparation cart 80 is moved to the front side of the first component mounting machine 1 and the reader device 83 enters the communicable range (Rc1) of the tag 24.

In the recognition process (S12) of the component supply device 20, first, the reader device 83 wirelessly communicates with the tag 24 and reads the identification code recorded in the tag 24. Next, the control device 84 of the preparation cart 80 acquires the identification code read by the reader device 83, and acquires the identification information recorded in the identification code. Thereby, the setup support device 70 recognizes the component supply device 20. According to the above configuration, the operator moves the preparation cart 80 to set up the component supply device 20 of any one of the component mounting machines 1 that compose the production line. To recognize automatically.

Next, the feeder identifying unit 72 identifies the plurality of feeders 23 set in the component supply device 20 among the plurality of feeders 23 loaded on the preparation cart 80 (S21). The feeder specifying unit 72 acquires the production schedule or the setup list Ls corresponding to the first component mounting machine 1 based on the identification information acquired in S12. Here, since the setup list Ls is generated in advance based on the production schedule, the feeder identifying unit 72 acquires the set past Ls.

The feeder identifying unit 72 sets a plurality of production jobs (JobA to JobE) included in the setup list Ls and a plurality of slots 21 to be set in the plurality of slots 21 in the component supply device 20 based on the loading information stored in the storage unit 71. The feeder 23 of is specified. In the present embodiment, the feeder identifying unit 72 is required to set up a plurality of production jobs (JobA to JobE) on the basis of optimization information indicating which feeder 23 is set in each of the plurality of slots 21. Determine the 23 feeder IDs. Then, the feeder identifying unit 72 identifies the plurality of feeders 23 by referring to the stacking information for the feeder ID.

Subsequently, the guide unit 73 collectively guides the plurality of feeders 23 to the operator so as to supply the plurality of feeders 23 specified in S21 to the component supply device 20 (S22). Specifically, the indicator lights 23a of the identified plurality of feeders 23 are turned on or blinked. This allows the operator to collectively recognize the plurality of feeders 23 to be supplied to the component supply device 20 to which the preparation cart 80 is closest. The indicator light 23a of the replacement feeder 23 is turned off by the operator removing the feeder 23 from the slot 81 of the preparation cart 80.

As described above, in the state where the guidance of the guide section 73 is given, the setup support device 70 determines whether or not there is a request from the operator to change the designated mode (S31). For example, when the operator requests the display device 82 to change the designated mode (S31: Yes), the setup support apparatus 70 sets the designated mode to the next production mode or the group production mode according to the operator's request. Change (S32). Then, the setup support apparatus 70 edits the job designation information according to the changed designation mode (S33).

Specifically, for example, when the designated mode is changed from the initial group production mode to the next production mode, the next production job (JobA) to be executed next among the plurality of production jobs (JobA to JobE) included in the setup list. Edit the job specification information so that only) is specified as the target for setup. As a result, the job designation information is edited from the right column to the left column of Table 3 in FIG. When the designated mode is changed from the next production mode to the group production mode, or when there is a request to cancel the designated mode and individually designate one or a plurality of production jobs, the setup support device 70 Edits the job designation information according to the request.

When the operator does not request the change of the designated mode (S31: No), the setup support device 70 produces the designated mode next time based on the production state by the component mounting machine including the degree of progress of the production schedule. It is determined whether it is necessary to change to the mode or the group production mode (S34). The setup support device 70 determines that the designated mode needs to be changed in the following cases and when the designated mode to be changed is different from the current designated mode (S34: Yes).

In the production state, for example, when the scheduled start time of the next production job is approaching, the setup support device 70 changes the designated mode to the next production mode to prioritize the setup of the production job (S35). .. In addition, for example, when the replacement feeder 23 is additionally loaded on the preparation cart 80 and the plurality of grouped production jobs can be set up, the setup support apparatus 70 is set in the component supply apparatus 20. The designated mode is changed to the group production mode in order to increase the efficiency of the process of supplying the replacement feeder 23 (S35). After that, the setup support apparatus 70 edits the job designation information according to the changed designation mode (S33).

As described above, when the job specifying information is edited (S33), the feeder specifying unit 72 re-selects the plurality of feeders 23 based on the job specifying information indicating the production job corresponding to the changed specifying mode. Specify (S21). Then, the guide unit 73 collectively guides the plurality of feeders 23 to the operator so as to supply the plurality of feeders 23 specified in S21 again to the component supply device 20 (S22). As a result, the number of feeders 23 that light or blink the indicator lamp 23a according to the guidance is increased or decreased.

If the setup support apparatus 70 does not determine that the designated mode needs to be changed (S34: No), the setup support apparatus 70 determines whether the operator has requested the designated mode to be changed. The determination (S31) and the determination whether the designated mode needs to be changed to the next production mode or the group production mode based on the fluctuating production state (S34) are repeated. In the case where the set-up support device 70 supplies all the guided feeders 23 for replacement to the component supply device 20, or when the preparation cart 80 is moved to allow the reader device 83 to communicate with another tag 24. Then, the setup guide process for the component supply device 20 of the first component mounting machine 1 is completed.

(Effects of the configuration of the embodiment)
The setup support device 70 supports the setup of the component mounting machine 1. The component mounter 1 collects electronic components supplied by the plurality of feeders 23 set in the component supply device 20 and executes various production jobs for mounting the electronic components on the circuit board 90, thereby performing a plurality of types of boards. Produce a product. The setup support device 70 includes a preparation cart 80 on which a plurality of feeders 23 used to execute a plurality of production jobs are loaded, an identification device (a reader device 83, a control device 84) for obtaining identification information of the component supply device 20, Based on the identification information, the loading information indicating the plurality of feeders 23 loaded on the preparation carriage 80, and the production schedule indicating the execution order of the production jobs as the production order of the plurality of types of board products, the preparation carriage 80 is loaded. And a feeder specifying unit 72 that specifies the plurality of feeders 23 to be set in the component supply device 20 among the plurality of feeders 23. The preparation cart 80 collectively guides the specified feeders 23 to the operator who performs the setup so that the specified feeders 23 are supplied to the component supply device 20 in preparation for setting in the component supply device 20. It has a guide portion 73 for operating.

With such a configuration, the operator can easily recognize the feeder 23 to be supplied to the component supply device 20 among the plurality of replacement feeders 23 loaded on the preparation cart 80 by the guidance. As a result, the operator can supply the component supply device 20 in preparation for setting in the slot. Further, the setup is divided into a process of collectively supplying a plurality of feeders 23 and a process of accurately setting the plurality of feeders 23. As a result, the work can be efficiently performed for each process, so that it is possible to efficiently and accurately set up the component mounting machine 1 as a whole.

Further, the feeder identifying unit 72 identifies the plurality of feeders 23 based on the job designation information indicating some or all of the plurality of production jobs included in the production schedule as targets for setup.

With such a configuration, even if a plurality of feeders 23 used for a plurality of types of production jobs for setting up are loaded on the preparation cart 80, a plurality of feeders used only for the production job indicated by the job designation information are loaded. The feeder 23 is targeted for guidance of supply. Then, the remaining feeders 23 are supplied to the component supply device 20 after the job designation information is updated. As described above, by not guiding all the feeders 23 loaded on the preparation cart 80 but providing a part of the feeders as needed, a plurality of feeders 23 are collectively supplied. It is possible to improve efficiency.

The job specification information includes the next production mode in which only the next production job of the multiple production jobs included in the production schedule is specified for setup, and the next and subsequent production jobs of the multiple production jobs included in the production schedule. 2 shows a production job corresponding to one selected from a plurality of designated modes including a group production mode in which a plurality of production jobs to be executed are designated as targets for setup.

According to such a configuration, when the job designation information indicates the next production mode, the setup support device 70 supplies the component supply device 20 with the feeders 23 for the production job to be executed next time. To guide you. As a result, the supply of the feeder 23 used for the production job scheduled to be executed thereafter is postponed, and the setup can be performed with the minimum necessary so that the next production job can be executed. Can be shortened.
When the job designation information is the group production mode, the setup support device 70 guides the component supply devices 20 to collectively supply the feeders 23 capable of executing several production jobs. As a result, the supply of the feeder 23, which is loaded on the preparation cart 80 but has a sufficient time until it is used for a production job, is postponed so that some production jobs requested by an operator or the like can be executed. Therefore, the setup can be performed, so that the setup efficiency can be improved.

The execution order of the plurality of production jobs indicated by the production schedule is set in advance by an optimization process that optimizes the number of setups for the number of types of production jobs. The plurality of production jobs designated by the group production mode are a plurality of production jobs grouped so that they can be executed by one setup in the optimization processing.

The plurality of production jobs indicated by the production schedule are optimized so that the entire production is completed early including the setup time required for each production job. In this optimization process, a part of the setup is tried to be standardized in consideration of the types of components used in each production job and the number of components. As a result, the number of setups is optimized with respect to the number of types of production jobs, and the execution order of production jobs is preset. Then, the setup support apparatus 70 sets the plurality of production jobs grouped to be executable by one setup in the optimization process as the plurality of production jobs shown in the group production mode. As a result, the operator or the like can reflect the result of the optimization process in the job specification information and collectively specify the production jobs to be set up.

With such a configuration, the setup support apparatus 70 accepts mode switching by the operator and changes the job designation information. As a result, it is possible to change the setup target according to the operator's convenience, as compared with the conventional configuration in which the execution order of the production jobs is set and the fixed setup target is guided to the operator. As a result, for example, a setup unnecessary for the next production job can be postponed and human resources such as an operator can be effectively distributed.

Further, the setup support device 70 changes the designated mode to the next production mode or the group production mode based on the production state of the component mounting machine including the degree of progress of the production schedule. The feeder specifying unit 72 specifies a plurality of feeders based on the job specifying information indicating the production job corresponding to the changed specifying mode.

With such a configuration, the setup support device 70 automatically changes the job designation information based on the production state of the component mounting machine 1 including the degree of progress of the production schedule. As a result, compared to the conventional configuration in which the execution order of the production jobs is set and the fixed target of the setup is guided to the operator, the start time of the next production job is imminent. The target of the setup can be changed according to. As a result, for example, unnecessary setup can be postponed for the next production job, and human resources such as an operator can be effectively distributed so as to perform a setup that should be prioritized.

The setup support device 70 supports the setup of a plurality of component mounting machines 1 that form a production line for producing board products. In the production of circuit board products, the component mounting machine 1 performs a production job of collecting electronic components supplied by the plurality of feeders 23 set in the component supply device 20 and mounting the electronic components on the circuit board 90. The setup support device 70 provides the preparation cart 80 for loading the plurality of feeders 23 used for the production job executed by each of the plurality of component mounting machines 1 and the identification information of the component supply device 20 in the plurality of component mounting machines 1. Based on the identification device (the reader device 83, the control device 84) to be acquired, the identification information, and the loading information indicating the plurality of feeders 23 loaded on the preparation cart 80, the plurality of feeders 23 loaded on the preparation cart 80 are acquired. Of these, a feeder specifying unit 72 that specifies a plurality of feeders 23 to be set in the component supply device 20. The preparation cart 80 collectively guides the specified feeders 23 to the operator who performs the setup so that the specified feeders 23 are supplied to the component supply device 20 in preparation for setting in the component supply device 20. It has a guide portion 73 for operating.

With such a configuration, the operator can easily recognize the feeder 23 to be supplied to the component supply device 20 among the plurality of replacement feeders 23 loaded on the preparation cart 80 by the guidance. As a result, the operator can supply the component supply device 20 in preparation for setting in the slot. Further, the setup is divided into a process of collectively supplying a plurality of feeders 23 and a process of accurately setting the plurality of feeders 23. As a result, the work can be efficiently performed for each process, so that it is possible to efficiently and accurately set up the component mounting machine 1 as a whole.

In addition, the guide portion 73 of the preparation cart 80 is provided with a plurality of indicators by lighting or blinking the indicator lamp 23a provided for each slot holding the feeder 23 in the preparation cart 80 or the indicator lamp 23a provided in the feeder 23. Guide the feeder 23 together.

With such a configuration, the operator can be urged to collectively supply the plurality of feeders 23 to the component supply device 20 by the guidance using the indicator light 23a. When the indicator lamp 23a is provided on the feeder 23, the indicator lamp 23a of the feeder 23 is also used for the setup so that the preparation cart 80 does not need to be provided with a new display unit or is connected to other display means. At the same time, it is possible to reliably guide the supply to the component supply device 20 as a target of setup.

The identification device (reader device 83, control device 84) has a reader device 83 that reads the identification code provided in the component supply device 20 and acquires the identification information recorded in the identification code.
According to such a configuration, the setup support device 70 acquires the identification information by reading the identification code of the component supply device 20 with the reader device 83. With such a configuration, the recognition process is executed by the reading work of the operator or by the automatic reading by the reader device 83 when the preparation cart 80 approaches. As a result, the operator can make the setup support device 70 surely identify the component supply device 20 to be set up.

Further, the reader device 83 has a communication device 83a that can read the identification code by wireless communication when the preparation cart 80 approaches the component supply device 20 to a predetermined distance.
With such a configuration, the reader device 83 forming the identification device reads the identification code by wireless communication when the preparation cart 80 approaches the component supply device 20 to a predetermined distance. Thereby, the setup support device 70 can (automatically) acquire the identification information of the component supply device 20 approached by the preparation cart 80 without requiring the operator to read the identification code. Therefore, the work in the setup is simplified, and the time required for the setup can be shortened.

<Modification of Embodiment>
(Production line configuration and setup information)
In the embodiment, the setup support device 70 is configured to sequentially guide the operator to set up each of the component supply devices 20 of the plurality of component mounting machines 1 included in the production line. On the other hand, the setup support apparatus 70 can also be applied to a case where the production line includes one component mounting machine 1, another screen printing machine, a mounting inspection machine, and a reflow furnace.

That is, the setup support apparatus 70 is specified by the feeder specifying unit 72 when the plurality of feeders 23 used for the plurality of production jobs executed by the one component mounting machine 1 are loaded on the preparation cart 80. A plurality of feeders 23 used for one or a plurality of production jobs may be collectively guided. Even in such a configuration, the same effect as that of the embodiment can be obtained.

When the production line is composed of a plurality of component mounting machines 1, the setup support apparatus 70 may be configured such that each component mounting machine 1 executes only one type of production job. That is, in the setup support device 70, the preparation cart 80 on which the plurality of feeders 23 used for the production job executed by each of the plurality of component mounting machines 1 are loaded is moved to the vicinity of the predetermined component supply device 20. In this case, for example, as illustrated in the embodiment, the component supply device 20 is automatically recognized, and a plurality of feeders 23 corresponding to the production job executed by the component mounting machine 1 provided with the component supply device 20 are put together. To guide you. Even in such a configuration, the same effect as that of the embodiment can be obtained.

(Specification of feeder)
In the embodiment, the feeder identifying unit 72 is configured to identify the plurality of feeders 23 based on the designation mode in which one or more production jobs are designated as targets for setup. Further, the designated mode is assumed to be the next production mode or the group production mode. On the other hand, the designation mode may include various designation methods. Specifically, the feeder identifying unit 72 designates a certain number of production jobs or a designated mode in which the production jobs are designated so that the number of replacement feeders 23 supplied to the component supply device 20 is less than a certain number. The configuration may be such that a plurality of feeders 23 are specified based on the above.

Further, in the embodiment, the feeder specifying unit 72 specifies the plurality of feeders 23 based on the job specifying information indicating one or a plurality of the production jobs corresponding to one selected from a plurality of specifying modes. did. On the other hand, the feeder identifying unit 72 may be configured to identify the plurality of feeders 23 regardless of the job designation information. Specifically, the feeder specifying unit 72 is loaded on the preparation cart 80 of the plurality of feeders 23 used for the production job executed by the component mounting machine 1 provided with the identified component supply device 20, for example. You may guide all things together.

Further, in the embodiment, the setup support device 70 is configured to switch the designated mode according to the operator's request or the production state. On the other hand, the setup support apparatus 70 may be configured to have a certain restriction on the switching of the designated mode according to the operator's request or the production state. This is because, for example, rather than prioritizing the setup of the production job to be executed next, prioritizing the setup of multiple production jobs according to the original production schedule may improve overall productivity. Is.

(Identification device)
In the embodiment, the identification device is composed of the reader device 83 and the control device 84. On the other hand, the identification device can adopt various modes as long as the identification information of the component supply device 20 can be acquired. Specifically, when the component supply device 20 is provided with an identification code, the control device 84 or the control device 84 is provided with a hand scanner or a camera that acquires image data as a reader device that can read the identification code. The identification information recorded in the identification code may be acquired by another device. In addition, the identification device may be an input device that receives a direct input of identification information by an operator.

(Application of setup support device)
In the embodiment, each unit (the storage unit 71, the feeder specifying unit 72, and the guide unit 73) of the setup support device 70 is configured to be incorporated in the control device 84 of the preparation cart 80. On the other hand, each part of the setup support device 70 may be partially or entirely incorporated in the component mounter 1 or the host computer 60. Even in such a configuration, the same effect as that of the embodiment can be obtained.

1: Component mounting machine 10: Substrate transfer device 20: Component supply device 21: Slot, 23: Feeder, 24: Tag 30: Component transfer device 31: Head drive device, 32: Moving table 33: Mounting head, 34: Suction Nozzle 41: Component camera, 42: Substrate camera 50: Control device 60: Host computer 70: Setup support device 71: Storage unit, 72: Feeder identification unit, 73: Guide unit 80: Preparation cart 81: Slot, 82: Display device 83: Reader device (identification device), 83a: Communication device 84: Control device (identification device)
90: Circuit board

Claims (4)

A setup support method for supporting the setup of a plurality of component mounting machines that form a production line for producing a board product that is arranged in parallel in the conveyance direction of a circuit board,
A step of moving a preparation cart loaded with a plurality of feeders used for execution of a plurality of production jobs by the plurality of component mounting machines along the production line;
A step of acquiring identification information of a component supply device of a specific component mounting machine of the plurality of component mounting machines;
Based on the identification information and loading information indicating the plurality of feeders loaded on the preparation cart, a plurality of the feeders to be set in the component supply device among the plurality of feeders loaded on the preparation cart Identifying steps,
In order to supply to the component supply device in preparation for setting the identified plurality of feeders in the component supply device, a step of collectively guiding the identified plurality of feeders to an operator who performs the setup,
And a setup support method. A setup support method for supporting the setup of a plurality of component mounters that are arranged in parallel in the transfer direction of a circuit board to form a production line for producing a board product,
Loading a plurality of replacement feeders, which are set in a component supply device of the component mounting machine in a setup of a production job executed by the component mounting machine according to the type of the board product, on a preparation cart,
A step of acquiring identification information of the component supply device of a specific component mounting machine of the plurality of component mounting machines;
Based on the identification information and loading information indicating the plurality of feeders loaded on the preparation cart, among the plurality of feeders loaded on the preparation cart, a plurality of the feeders to be set in the component supply device are set. The identifying step,
In order to supply the parts supply device in preparation for setting the specified plurality of feeders in the parts supply device, a step of collectively guiding the specified plurality of feeders to an operator who performs the setup,
And a setup support method. The setup according to claim 1 or 2, wherein in the step of acquiring the identification information of the component supply device, an identification code provided in the component supply device is read to acquire the identification information recorded in the identification code. How to help. The setup support method according to claim 3, wherein in the step of acquiring the identification information of the component supply device, the identification code is read by wireless communication when the preparation cart approaches the component supply device to a predetermined distance.

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