JP2021002241A - Wireless communication device for measuring instrument, measuring instrument, measurement system, and measurement system program - Google Patents

Abstract

To reduce a cost of creating a measurement system program installed in an external device that performs data communication processing with a measuring instrument and a cost of manufacturing the measurement instrument without compromising the convenience.SOLUTION: A wireless communication adaptor 50 having a communication unit 52 and a processing unit 53 is configured to be capable of performing wireless communication processing between a measuring instrument and an external device while being connected to the measuring instrument, and removable from an adaptor mounting part 12 provided in the measuring instrument. The processing unit 53 is configured to be capable of performing first processing of acquiring measuring instrument data Da that can identify a function of the mounted measuring instrument when a first condition specified in advance is satisfied with the wireless communication adaptor 50 mounted on the adaptor mounting part 12, and performing second processing of transmitting the measuring instrument data Da acquired by the first processing from the communication unit 52 to the external device when a second condition specified in advance is satisfied while wireless communication with the external device is possible.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present invention is a measuring instrument wireless communication device connected to a measuring instrument to perform wireless communication processing between the measuring instrument and an external device, a measuring instrument configured such that such a measuring instrument wireless communication device is detachably configured, such. The present invention relates to a measurement system configured to include a measuring instrument and an information processing device as an external device, and a measurement system program for causing the information processing device to execute various processes.

As this type of measuring instrument, the applicant has a measuring device configured to be able to measure the voltage value, current value, resistance value, etc. of the measurement target, and the measurement result data acquired from the measuring device, or the acquired measurement result. The following patent documents describe a measurement system including a mobile information terminal that transmits measurement result data obtained by modifying a part of the data content to a data server and a data server that records measurement result data transmitted from the mobile information terminal. It is disclosed in. In this case, the measuring device is provided with a communication unit capable of short-range wireless communication, and is configured to be capable of executing various data communication processes such as transmission of measurement result data with a mobile information terminal or the like.

Further, the mobile information terminal is composed of an existing tablet terminal or smartphone in which a measurement data processing program is installed, and is configured to include a communication unit capable of wireless communication with the above-mentioned communication unit in the measurement device. .. The processing unit of this mobile information terminal follows a measurement data processing program, requests transmission of measurement result data to the measurement device, saves the transmitted measurement result data, and saves the measurement result data and a part of the measurement result data. Each process such as transmission of the modified measurement result data to the data server is executed. In addition, the data server is configured to be able to record template data used in the mobile information terminal, measurement result data transmitted from the mobile information terminal, etc., and these data are stored in response to transmission requests from various information processing devices. It is configured to be able to execute the process of sending.

When performing measurement work on a measurement target using this measurement system, first, the measurement system program is installed on the mobile information terminal, and between the communication unit of the measurement device and the communication unit of the mobile information terminal. Allow wireless communication. Next, the measurement data processing program is started on the mobile information terminal, the mobile information terminal is connected to the data server via the communication network, and an arbitrary measurement target is selected from the plurality of template data recorded in the data server. Get the template data about. Subsequently, the measuring device is connected to the measurement target. With the above, the preparation for starting the measurement work is completed.

Next, at the measurement site, the mobile information terminal is operated to start the measurement system program, the contents of the template data (form: report) are displayed on the display unit, and then the display screen of the mobile information terminal is referred to. Operate the measuring device to execute the measurement process. At this time, the measurement result data generated by the measuring device is transmitted to the mobile information terminal by wireless communication and stored in the storage unit of the mobile information terminal. Further, the processing unit of the mobile information terminal changes and overwrites the contents of the stored measurement result data according to the setting of the template data according to the measurement data processing program. As a result, the collection work of the measurement result (measurement result data) by the measuring device by the mobile information terminal is completed.

Subsequently, the mobile information terminal is connected to the data server, and the collected measurement result data is transmitted to the data server. At this time, the processing unit of the data server inputs each measurement value recorded in the measurement result data transmitted from the mobile information terminal into each measurement value input cell of the template data (hereinafter, each in each measurement value input cell). The template data in which the measured values are input is also called "final measurement result data"). In addition, the processing unit of the data server displays the form on the display unit based on the final measurement result data, and when instructed to output the form, the printing unit prints the final measurement result data on paper. This completes a series of measurement operations.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-173005 (pages 7-15, 1-6)

However, the measurement system disclosed by the applicant in the above patent document has the following problems to be improved. Specifically, in the measurement system disclosed by the applicant, measurement result data is collected from the measurement device by wireless communication using a mobile information terminal in which a dedicated measurement data processing program is installed, and the collected measurement is performed. A configuration is adopted in which the final measurement result data is generated by transmitting the result data (or the measurement result data obtained by modifying a part of the collected data) to the data server.

On the other hand, in addition to the measuring device disclosed in the above patent document, the applicant transmits measurement result data to a mobile information terminal (information processing device) such as a tablet terminal or a smartphone by wireless communication in the mobile information terminal. We are developing multiple types of measuring instruments that can execute various processes.

In this case, the measurement result data transmitted from the measuring instrument can be processed by using a general-purpose program for spreadsheet processing on the mobile information terminal. However, when using a general-purpose program, it is necessary to specify (set) processing conditions according to the data structure of the measurement result data and the required processing result, and it is particularly unfamiliar with this type of device. It is very difficult for a person to specify processing conditions so as to obtain a desired processing result. Therefore, the applicant has produced and provided a dedicated program capable of reliably and easily processing the measurement result data transmitted from the measuring instrument, such as the measurement system program disclosed in the above patent document.

However, as mentioned above, since we are developing various measuring instruments with various functions, when we create a program that can process all of the various measurement result data output from these measuring instruments. Is a large number of types of data processing that can be performed by the program. Therefore, in such a program, it may be difficult to select a desired data process from among a plurality of types of data processing that can be executed. Therefore, in order to avoid an excessive number of executable data processing options, a dedicated program is provided for each measuring instrument that has the same data structure of the transmitted measurement result data and the content of the data processing to be executed. Currently, they are manufactured separately, which makes it difficult to reduce the cost of producing programs.

In addition, the applicant can process a plurality of types of measurement result data generated by various measuring instruments, record a procedure for processing a plurality of types of data, and transmit the measurement result data of the processing target. A program was prototyped in which the execution of each data process is automatically regulated / permitted (deregulated) according to the above. According to such a program, it is possible to preferably avoid a situation in which execution of data processing that is not directly related to the measurement result data to be processed is restricted and unintended data processing is executed, and the types are different. It is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost as compared with the case where a dedicated program is manufactured separately for each measuring instrument.

However, in order to process the measurement result data in the mobile information terminal by the program prototyped by the applicant, the information that can specify the type of the measuring instrument that transmits the measurement result data to be processed in the mobile information terminal (the measuring instrument is Information that can identify the function to have: It is necessary to acquire in advance from the measuring instrument (hereinafter also referred to as "measuring instrument information"). For mobile information terminals (information processing devices that install data processing programs) that collect measurement result data from measuring instruments and process the data, data that targets measurement result data transmitted from other measuring instruments. It may also be used during processing.

Therefore, basically, the function of the mobile information terminal is that the measuring instrument transmits the measuring instrument information to the mobile information terminal immediately before the measurement result data to be processed in the mobile information terminal is transmitted from the measuring instrument. It is necessary to have the processing unit specify and regulate / allow (release the regulation) the execution of each data process recorded in the program according to the specified result. For this reason, a part of the processing capacity of the processing unit that executes the processing of generating and transmitting the measurement result data in the measuring instrument is consumed for the transmission of the measuring instrument information, and the generation and transmission of the measurement result data are delayed. It is necessary to install a processing unit with sufficient processing capacity so as not to cause As a result, it may be difficult to reduce the manufacturing cost of the measuring instrument.

On the other hand, some users of this type of measuring device do not need the function of data communication processing with the external device. Therefore, the applicant does not have a wireless communication unit and the main components such as the measurement unit and the control unit are described above in order to provide the measurement device to a person who does not need the data communication processing function at a low cost. A measuring device arranged in the same manner as the measuring device is manufactured separately. As a result, it is difficult to improve work efficiency due to handling two types of measuring devices with different wireless communication units at product manufacturing sites and distribution sites, and it is difficult to reduce the product price. It has become.

The present invention has been made in view of the problem to be improved, and the cost of manufacturing a program for a measurement system installed in an external device that performs data communication processing with a measuring instrument without impairing convenience. An object of the present invention is to provide a wireless communication device for a measuring instrument, a measuring instrument, a measuring system, and a program for the measuring system, which can sufficiently reduce the manufacturing cost of the measuring instrument.

The wireless communication device for a measuring instrument according to claim 1 for achieving the above object includes a wireless communication unit and a first processing unit that controls the wireless communication unit, and is connected to the measuring instrument and the external device. It is a wireless communication device for a measuring instrument configured to be able to execute wireless communication processing between the devices, and is configured to be detachably attached to a component mounting portion provided in the measuring instrument, and the first processing unit is When the first condition specified in advance is satisfied while the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument is attached to the component mounting portion, the function of the measuring instrument to which the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument is attached is specified. When the first process of acquiring possible measuring instrument data from the measuring instrument is executed and a predetermined second condition is satisfied in a state where wireless communication with the external device is possible, the first process is performed. The second process of transmitting the measuring instrument data acquired by the wireless communication unit to the external device can be executed.

The wireless communication device for a measuring instrument according to claim 2 is configured to be operable by receiving power supply from the measuring instrument via an electrode provided in the component mounting portion in the wireless communication device for measuring instrument according to claim 1. ing.

The measuring instrument according to claim 3 is provided with the component mounting portion to which the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument according to claim 1 or 2 can be attached and detached, a storage unit for storing the measuring instrument data, and the first processing unit. It is provided with a second processing unit that outputs the measuring instrument data to the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument in response to a request from the above.

The measuring system according to claim 4 includes the wireless communication device for measuring instruments according to claim 1 or 2, the measuring instrument according to claim 3, and an information processing device as the external device. A third processing unit that executes predetermined data processing based on measurement result data transmitted from the measuring instrument via the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument is provided, and the third processing unit is used for wireless communication for the measuring instrument. Based on the measuring instrument data transmitted from the apparatus, the function of the measuring instrument to which the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument that transmitted the measuring instrument data is attached is specified, and the data processing is performed based on the specific result. Change the content according to the predetermined change procedure.

The program for a measurement system according to claim 5 is a wireless communication device for a measuring instrument, a measuring instrument configured so that the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument can be attached, and wireless communication with the measuring instrument via the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument. Based on the measurement result data transmitted from the measuring instrument via the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument to the processing unit of the information processing apparatus in the measuring system configured to include the information processing apparatus configured to be possible. Pre-defined data processing and the function of the measuring instrument to which the measuring instrument wireless communication device is mounted by transmitting the measuring instrument data capable of specifying the function of the measuring instrument from the measuring instrument wireless communication device. Is specified, and the process of changing the content of the data processing according to a predetermined change procedure based on the specific result is executed.

The wireless communication device for a measuring instrument according to claim 1 is configured to be removable from a component mounting portion provided in the measuring instrument, and is defined in advance in a state where the first processing unit is mounted on the component mounting portion. When the first condition is satisfied, the first process of acquiring the measuring instrument data capable of identifying the function of the measuring instrument equipped with the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument is executed, and the external device is executed. When the second condition specified in advance is satisfied in a state where wireless communication with the user is possible, the second process of transmitting the measuring instrument data acquired by the first process to the external device can be executed. Has been done.

Further, the measuring instrument according to claim 3 is provided with a component mounting portion to which a wireless communication device for the measuring instrument can be attached and detached, a storage unit for storing measuring instrument data, and a measuring instrument in response to a request from the first processing unit. It is provided with a second processing unit that outputs data to a wireless communication device for measuring instruments.

Further, in the measurement system according to claim 4, the information processing device as an external device executes predetermined data processing based on the measurement result data transmitted from the measuring device via the wireless communication device for the measuring device. The third processing unit specifies the function of the measuring instrument equipped with the wireless communication device for measuring instrument that transmits the measuring instrument data based on the measuring instrument data transmitted from the wireless communication device for measuring instrument. At the same time, the content of data processing is changed according to a predetermined change procedure based on a specific result.

Therefore, according to the wireless communication device for measuring instruments according to claim 1, the measuring instrument according to claim 3, and the measuring system according to claim 4, the functions of the measuring instrument equipped with the wireless communication device for measuring instruments can be specified. The measuring instrument data is acquired from the measuring instrument by the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument and transmitted to the information processing device as an external device, and based on this measuring instrument data, the function of the measuring instrument equipped with the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument is information processing. Specified in the device. As a result, measurement result data output from multiple types of measuring instruments with different functions can be processed individually. A measurement system program that records multiple types of processing procedures should be created and installed in the information processing device. Then, according to the "function of the measuring instrument" specified based on the measuring instrument data, the data processing of the measurement result data output from the measuring instrument equipped with the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument is allowed to be executed. It is possible to regulate the execution of data processing. As a result, it is possible to sufficiently reduce the production cost of the measuring instrument and the program for the measuring system without impairing the convenience, as compared with producing the program for the measuring system separately for each type of the measuring instrument. In addition, since the execution of unnecessary data processing is regulated by the information processing device (measurement system program), this type is similar to the case of using a measurement system program manufactured separately for each type of measuring instrument. Even a person who is unfamiliar with the operation of the device (information processing device, etc.) can execute accurate data processing that can obtain a desired processing result.

Further, since the first processing unit of the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument executes the process of acquiring the measuring instrument data from the measuring instrument and transmitting it to the information processing device, the second processing unit of the measuring instrument consumed for this process. The amount of processing capacity can be sufficiently reduced. As a result, the original processing as a measuring instrument can be reliably executed without delay simply by implementing the second processing unit having sufficient processing capacity for processing such as generation and output of measurement result data and display of measurement results. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost of the measuring instrument. In addition, by adopting a configuration that uses a wireless communication device for measuring instruments that can be attached to and detached from the component mounting part of the measuring instrument, wireless communication can be performed without manufacturing two types of measuring instruments with and without a wireless communication unit. Depending on the necessity of processing, the wireless communication device for measuring instruments can be used in either the mounting / non-mounting manner with respect to the component mounting portion. As a result, the manufacturing cost of the measuring instrument can be sufficiently reduced. Furthermore, by installing a wireless communication device for measuring instruments that has been certified as a wireless communication device for each country of use so that wireless communication processing can be executed, the wireless communication device for measuring instruments can be installed. Since product certification for each country of use is not required for each of the mounted measuring instruments, the manufacturing cost of each measuring instrument can be further reduced.

Further, the wireless communication device for a measuring instrument according to claim 2 is configured to be operable by receiving power supply from the measuring instrument via an electrode provided in a component mounting portion. Therefore, according to the wireless communication device for measuring instruments according to claim 2, a measuring instrument to which such a wireless communication device for measuring instruments can be mounted, and a measuring system configured to include them, it is separate from the power supply of the measuring instrument. Compared with the configuration in which the power supply is arranged in the wireless communication unit, the wireless communication device for measuring instruments can be sufficiently miniaturized, and as a result, the wireless communication device for measuring instruments can be sufficiently mounted. It can be miniaturized.

Further, in the measurement system program according to claim 5, predetermined data based on the measurement result data transmitted from the measuring instrument to the processing unit of the information processing apparatus in the measuring system via the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument. The processing and the function of the measuring instrument can be specified. The measuring instrument data can be transmitted from the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument to specify the function of the measuring instrument equipped with the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument, and based on the specific result. A process of changing the contents of data processing according to a predetermined change procedure is executed. Therefore, according to the measurement system program according to claim 5, the measurement result data output from the various measuring instruments can be obtained as compared with the case where a plurality of types of measuring system programs are separately produced for each type of measuring instrument. It is possible to inexpensively produce a program for a measurement system that can process data reliably and easily.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the measurement system 100. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of measuring instruments 1A to 1C. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the mobile information terminal 2. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server 3. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the wireless communication adapter 50.

Hereinafter, embodiments of a wireless communication device for measuring instruments, a measuring instrument, a measuring system, and a program for measuring systems according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The measurement system 100 shown in FIG. 1 is an example of a "measurement system", and includes measuring instruments 1A to 1C (hereinafter, also referred to as "measuring instrument 1" when not distinguished), a mobile information terminal 2, and a server 3, respectively. It is configured to be able to execute measurement processing using the measuring instrument 1, display of the measurement result by the measurement processing on the mobile information terminal 2, and storage of the measurement result by the server 3. An example of performing work using three measuring instruments 1 and one mobile information terminal 2 will be described. In this measuring system 100, one measuring instrument 1, two measuring instruments 1, Alternatively, it is possible to work by using four or more measuring instruments 1 or by using two or more mobile information terminals 2.

The measuring instrument 1 is an example of a “measuring instrument”, and as will be described later, the current value, voltage value, resistance value, power value, phase, temperature, humidity, distortion, brightness (luminous intensity) and illuminance of the measurement target It is configured to be able to execute measurement processing for measuring various "parameters" such as the above and wireless communication processing with the mobile information terminal 2 and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the measuring instrument 1 includes a measuring unit 11, an adapter mounting unit 12, an operating unit 13, a display unit 14, a processing unit 15, and a storage unit 16. In the measuring instrument 1, the circuit board in which the measuring unit 11, the adapter mounting unit 12, the processing unit 15, the storage unit 16, and the like are arranged is housed in the casing, and the operating unit 13 connected to the circuit board is housed in the casing. And the display unit 14 are arranged on the outer surface side of the casing. Further, in the measuring instrument 1, the wireless communication adapter 50 described later is detachably mounted on the adapter mounting portion 12 in the casing.

The measuring unit 11 is an example of the “measurement unit”, executes the measurement process under the control of the processing unit 15, generates the measured value D0, and outputs the generated measured value D0 to the processing unit 15. In this case, in this example, the functions of each of the above measuring instruments 1 (as an example, the type of "measurement processing" that can be performed) are different. Specifically, as an example, the measuring unit 11 of the measuring instrument 1A is configured to be able to execute the "current measuring process" as the "measuring process" (an example in which the measuring instrument 1A is a current measuring instrument), and the measuring instrument 1B The measuring unit 11 is configured to be able to execute the "voltage measurement process" as the "measurement process" (an example in which the measuring device 1B is a voltage measuring device), and the measuring unit 11 of the measuring device 1C is the "measurement process". It is configured so that the "ground resistance measurement process" can be executed (an example in which the measuring instrument 1C is a ground resistance measuring instrument).

The adapter mounting portion 12 is an example of a “component mounting portion”, and is an electrode 12t connected to an electrode 51t in the wireless communication adapter 50 to supply power to the wireless communication adapter 50, and a signal terminal in the wireless communication adapter 50. The wireless communication adapter 50 can be attached by providing signal terminals 12s and the like which are connected to 51s and input / output various signals to / from the processing unit 15. The operation unit 13 includes a plurality of operation switches for instructing the setting of the operating conditions of the measuring instrument 1 and the start / stop of the measurement process by the measurement unit 11, and outputs an operation signal corresponding to the switch operation to the processing unit 15. .. The display unit 14 displays the value of the measurement result data D1 and the operating state of the measuring instrument 1 under the control of the processing unit 15.

The processing unit 15 is an example of the “second processing unit” and controls the measuring instrument 1 comprehensively. Specifically, the processing unit 15 controls the measuring unit 11 to execute the measurement process. Further, the processing unit 15 generates the measurement result data D1 based on the measured value D0 output from the measuring unit 11, and causes the display unit 14 to display the value of the measurement result data D1. Further, the processing unit 15 outputs the measuring instrument data Da described later in response to a request from the wireless communication adapter 50 mounted on the adapter mounting unit 12. Further, the processing unit 15 measures from the wireless communication adapter 50 to the mobile information terminal 2 when wireless communication is possible between the measuring device 1 and the mobile information terminal 2 via the wireless communication adapter 50. The result data D1 is transmitted.

The storage unit 16 stores the operation program of the processing unit 15, the calculation result of the processing unit 15, the measuring instrument data Da, and the like. In this case, the measuring instrument data Da is an example of "measuring instrument data", and in this example, a serial number individually assigned to each measuring instrument 1 is recorded. As will be described later, this measuring instrument data Da is transmitted from the wireless communication adapter 50 to the server 3 via the mobile information terminal 2, and is collated with the data in the server 3, so that the measuring instrument 1 having a recorded serial number is used. It is possible to specify the functions that the server has.

The mobile information terminal 2 is a device that, together with the server 3, constitutes an "information processing device" as an "external device". As an example, a smartphone or tablet terminal on which the measurement system program Dp described later is installed. It is composed of. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the mobile information terminal 2 includes a communication unit 21, 22, an operation unit 23, a display unit 24, a processing unit 25, and a storage unit 26.

As an example, the communication unit 21 is configured to be connectable to the sim authentication type mobile communication network Na (see FIG. 1), and under the control of the processing unit 25, various wireless communications via the mobile communication network Na. Execute the process. In this case, as shown in FIG. 1, the mobile communication network Na is connected to the Internet Nb. As a result, in the measurement system 100 of this example, mutual communication between the mobile information terminal 2 and the server 3 is possible via the mobile communication network Na and the Internet Nb.

As an example, the communication unit 22 is configured to enable short-range wireless communication conforming to the Bluetooth (registered trademark) standard, and the measuring device 1 (wireless communication adapter 50 connected to the measuring device 1) is controlled by the processing unit 25. Performs various wireless communication processes with. The operation unit 23 is provided with a touch panel arranged on the front side of the display unit 24, and is configured to be capable of instructing the setting of operating conditions of the mobile information terminal 2 and the start / stop of various processes based on the measurement system program Dp. Has been done. The display unit 24 is configured to be able to display the value of the measurement result data D1 and the operating state of the measuring instrument 1.

The processing unit 25 comprehensively controls the mobile information terminal 2. The processing unit 25 executes various processes as an information terminal according to the basic program of the mobile information terminal 2. Further, the processing unit 25 constitutes a “third processing unit” in combination with the processing unit 32 described later in the server 3, and executes various processes as a part of the measurement system 100 according to the measurement system program Dp. .. Specifically, the processing unit 25 stores the measuring instrument data Da transmitted from the measuring instrument 1 (wireless communication adapter 50) and received by the communication unit 22 in the storage unit 26, and also performs mobile communication from the communication unit 21. The measuring instrument data Da is transmitted to the server 3 via the network Na and the Internet Nb.

Further, as will be described later, when the function specifying data Dc is transmitted from the server 3, the processing unit 25 records the processing procedure in the measurement system program Dp according to the contents of the function specifying data Dc. Restrict / allow (release) the execution of various data processes (an example of the process of "changing the contents of data processing according to a predetermined change procedure based on a specific result"). Further, the processing unit 25 stores the measurement result data D1 transmitted from the measuring instrument 1 in the storage unit 26 according to the measurement system program Dp, and causes the display unit 24 to display the contents of the stored measurement result data D1. In addition, the measurement result data D1 is transmitted from the communication unit 21 to the server 3 via the mobile communication network Na and the Internet Nb.

The storage unit 26 stores the above-mentioned measurement system program Dp, the calculation result of the processing unit 25, the measuring instrument data Da, the function specifying data Dc, the measurement result data D1, and the like.

In this case, the measurement system program Dp is an example of the "measurement system program", and is the same as the above-mentioned program prototyped by the applicant, and each measuring instrument 1 having different executable measurement processing, and the above. Various processing procedures are recorded and configured so that various data processing can be executed for "measurement result data" acquired from another "measuring instrument" having a function different from that of each measuring instrument 1. Further, the measurement system program Dp performs a process of transmitting (transferring) the measuring instrument data Da transmitted from the wireless communication adapter 50 mounted on the measuring instrument 1 or the like to the server 3, and specifying the function transmitted from the server 3. Based on the data Dc, the processing unit 25 is made to execute a process of restricting / permitting (releasing the regulation) the execution of each data process in which the processing procedure is recorded in the mobile information terminal 2.

Further, the measurement system program Dp stores the measurement result data D1 transmitted from the measuring instrument 1 or the like in the storage unit 26 in the state where the regulation / permission (release of regulation) of the execution of each data processing is completed as described above. The processing unit performs a process of displaying the content (measurement result) on the display unit 24 or transmitting the content (measurement result) from the communication unit 21 to the server 3 (data processing allowed to be executed based on the function specification data Dc). Let 25 do it. Each process (data process) based on the measurement system program Dp will be described in detail later.

The server 3 is a data server that readablely stores the measurement result data D1 generated in the measuring instrument 1 and transmitted from the measuring instrument 1 to the mobile information terminal 2. As an example, a "measuring instrument" such as the measuring instrument 1 is used. Is operated in a form that allows the manufacturer of the "measuring instrument" to be used by the user of the "measuring instrument". Specifically, the server 3 is a "third processing unit" in combination with the communication unit 31 for connecting to the Internet Nb as shown in FIG. 4 and the processing unit 25 of the mobile information terminal 2 as described above. The processing unit 32 and the recording device 33 that record the measurement result data D1 and the like transmitted from the mobile information terminal 2 under the control of the processing unit 32 are provided.

Further, the recording device 33 of the server 3 has a serial number individually assigned to each measuring instrument 1 and other various "measuring instruments" of the measuring instrument 1, and each measuring instrument 1 and the like have their own serial numbers. The association data Db recorded by associating the functions (types of measurement processing that can be performed) with each other is recorded. Further, the processing unit 32 receives the measuring instrument data Da and the association data Db recorded in the recording device 33 when the measuring instrument data Da is transmitted from the mobile information terminal 2 as described above. Based on the above, the function of the "measuring instrument" to which the serial number of the measuring instrument data Da is assigned is specified, and the function identification data Dc in which the specific result is recorded is generated and transmitted to the mobile information terminal 2. ..

In the measurement system 100 of this example, the processing unit 25 of the mobile information terminal 2 transmits the measuring instrument data Da transmitted from the measuring instrument 1 (the wireless communication adapter 50 attached to the measuring instrument 1) to the server 3. , The processing unit 32 of the server 3 identifies the function of the measuring instrument 1 having the serial number of the measuring instrument data Da based on the measuring instrument data Da and the association data Db transmitted from the mobile information terminal 2. The process of generating the function specifying data Dc based on the specific result and transmitting it to the mobile information terminal 2, and the processing unit 25 is recorded in the measurement system program Dp based on the function specifying data Dc transmitted from the server 3. The process of restricting / permitting (releasing the regulation) the execution of each data process corresponds to the "predetermined data process" by the "third processing unit".

On the other hand, the above wireless communication adapter 50 configured to be mounted on the measuring instrument 1 or the like corresponds to a "wireless communication device for measuring instruments", and as an example, short-range wireless communication conforming to the Bluetooth (registered trademark) standard is possible. Communication module is implemented and configured. The wireless communication adapter 50 is connected to the circuit board of the measuring instrument 1 by being attached to the adapter mounting portion 12 of the measuring instrument 1, and is connected to the circuit board of the measuring instrument 1 by "external device (information processing) such as a mobile information terminal 2 under the control of the processing unit 15. It is configured to be able to execute wireless communication processing to send and receive various data to and from the device).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the wireless communication adapter 50 includes an electrode 51t connected to the electrode 12t in the adapter mounting portion 12 of the mobile information terminal 2 and a signal terminal 51s connected to the signal terminal 12s. (An example of the configuration that "it is configured to operate by receiving power from the measuring instrument"). Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the wireless communication adapter 50 is output from the communication unit 52 which is an example of the "wireless communication unit", the processing unit 53 which is an example of the "first processing unit", and the measuring instrument 1. It is configured to include a storage unit 54 for storing measuring instrument data Da and measurement result data D1.

In this case, when the wireless communication adapter 50 is mounted on the adapter mounting portion 12 and power is supplied to the electrode 51t via the adapter mounting portion 12, the processing unit 53 satisfies the “predetermined first condition). (Example of when), the measuring instrument 1 is requested to output the measuring instrument data Da that can specify the function of the measuring instrument 1 to which the wireless communication adapter 50 is attached, and the measuring instrument 1 requests the output of the measuring instrument data Da. The output measuring instrument data Da is stored in the storage unit 54 (an example of "first process of acquiring measuring instrument data from the measuring instrument"). Further, the processing unit 53 is in a state where wireless communication with an "external device" such as the mobile information terminal 2 is possible, the measurement system program Dp is activated in the "external device", and a predetermined control signal is output. At that time (an example of "when a predetermined second condition is satisfied"), the measuring instrument data Da stored in the storage unit 54 is transmitted from the communication unit 52 to the "external device" ("second". An example of "processing"). Further, the processing unit 53 transmits the measurement result data D1 and the like output from the measuring device 1 to the mobile information terminal 2.

In this case, the wireless communication adapter 50 is attached to another "measuring instrument" (not shown) provided with the same "adapter mounting portion (parts mounting portion)" as the adapter mounting portion 12 in each measuring instrument 1. By doing so, the attached "measuring instrument" can function as a "wireless communication device for measuring instruments" and execute "wireless communication processing" with an "external device (information processing device)". There is. In addition, the applicant has obtained product certification as a "wireless communication device" for each country in which the wireless communication adapter 50 is used alone. Further, various "measuring instruments" to which the wireless communication adapter 50 is mounted ("measuring instruments" to which the adapter mounting portion 12 is arranged) require product certification as a "wireless communication device". The module is not implemented. Therefore, for each "measuring instrument" configured so that the wireless communication adapter 50 can be attached, regardless of whether or not the wireless communication adapter 50 is attached, all of them are regarded as "wireless communication devices" for each country in which they are used. Product certification is no longer required.

Next, an example of how to use the measurement system 100 will be described.

When using the measurement system 100, first, the measurement system program Dp is installed on the mobile information terminal 2, the connection permission to the server 3 by the mobile information terminal 2 (measurement system program Dp), and the wireless communication to the measuring instrument 1 are performed. The communication adapter 50 is attached, and wireless communication between the wireless communication adapter 50 and the mobile information terminal 2 is permitted.

In this case, in the measurement system 100 of this example, as described above, a plurality of types of data processing processing procedures are recorded in the measurement system program Dp so that they can be commonly used in various measuring instruments such as measuring instruments 1A to 1C. Has been done. Therefore, unlike using a dedicated "measuring system program" created for each type of "measuring instrument" (for each function of the "measuring instrument"), there are multiple types of "measuring system programs". It is not necessary to select the "measurement system program" corresponding to the "measurement instrument" ("measurement result data" for data processing) to be used from. This allows people who are unfamiliar with the use of this type of device (terminal) and the functions (types of "measuring instruments") of the "measuring instruments" (in this example, measuring instruments 1A to 1C) to be used. Even a person who does not have the measurement result data D1 transmitted from each measuring instrument 1 or the like can be processed by installing the measurement system program Dp on the mobile information terminal 2.

In addition, if the measurement system program Dp has already been installed on the mobile information terminal 2 used this time during the measurement work performed in the past, the "measuring instrument" used in the past and this time Even if the measuring instrument 1 to be used is different, the measurement result data D1 transmitted from the measuring instrument 1 to be used this time is already installed without newly installing the measurement system program Dp on the mobile information terminal 2. Data can be processed in the mobile information terminal 2 by the measurement system program Dp. Since the installation work itself of the measurement system program Dp on the mobile information terminal 2 is performed in the same procedure as when installing a general application program on a smartphone or tablet terminal, detailed explanation of the work procedure will be omitted. .. Further, since the connection permission to the server 3 by the mobile information terminal 2 is performed in the same procedure as when the connection permission to the cloud server or the like by the smartphone or tablet terminal is performed, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, regarding the tolerance of wireless communication between the wireless communication adapter 50 and the mobile information terminal 2, whether or not the "measuring instrument" to which the wireless communication adapter 50 is attached is the same as the measuring instrument 1 used this time. Regardless of this, when the wireless communication adapter 50 used this time and the mobile information terminal 2 have been used in the past (when wireless communication has been permitted for use in the same combination), this time. It is not necessary to perform the procedure again with the measuring instrument 1 attached to the device used. In this example, the wireless communication adapter 50 used this time and the mobile information terminal 2 have never been used in combination, and wireless communication between the wireless communication adapter 50 attached to the measuring instrument 1 and the mobile information terminal 2 is permitted. Explain as not.

First, the wireless communication adapter 50 is attached to the measuring instrument 1. At this time, when it is necessary to simultaneously execute the "current measurement process" by the measuring instrument 1A, the "voltage measurement process" by the measuring instrument 1B, and the "ground resistance measurement process" by the measuring instrument 1C, three radios are used. It is necessary to prepare the communication adapter 50 and attach it to each measuring instrument 1 and perform the following work for each wireless communication adapter 50, but the "measurement processing" by each measuring instrument 1 is separately performed in an arbitrary order. When executing, one or two wireless communication adapters 50 are prepared according to the number of "measurement processes" to be executed in parallel, and the wireless communication adapter is selectively used for the measuring instrument 1 to execute the "measurement process". 50 can also be attached. Hereinafter, an example in which the “current measurement process”, the “voltage measurement process”, and the “ground resistance measurement process” are separately executed by using the measuring instruments 1A to 1C in this order will be described.

First, one wireless communication adapter 50 shared by the measuring instruments 1A to 1C is prepared and attached to the adapter mounting portion 12 of the measuring instrument 1A. At this time, the electrode 51t of the wireless communication adapter 50 comes into contact with the electrode 12t of the adapter mounting portion 12, and power is supplied from the circuit board to the wireless communication adapter 50, and the signal terminal 51s of the wireless communication adapter 50 becomes The communication circuit of the wireless communication adapter 50 is in contact with the signal terminal 12s of the adapter mounting portion 12 and is connected to the circuit board.

Subsequently, the operation unit 13 is operated to shift the measuring instrument 1A to the ON state. At this time, when power is supplied to the electrode 51t of the wireless communication adapter 50 mounted on the adapter mounting portion 12 via the electrode 12t, the processing unit 53 supplies the measuring instrument data Da to the measuring instrument 1A. Request output. In response to this, the processing unit 25 of the measuring instrument 1A reads the measuring instrument data Da from the storage unit 26 and outputs it to the wireless communication adapter 50. Further, in the wireless communication adapter 50, the processing unit 53 stores the measuring instrument data Da output from the measuring instrument 1A in the storage unit 54. As described above, the "first process" by the wireless communication adapter 50 is completed. Next, wireless communication between the wireless communication adapter 50 mounted on the measuring instrument 1A and the mobile information terminal 2 is allowed. Since the method itself for allowing wireless communication is known, the description of specific work contents will be omitted.

Further, the processing unit 53 is in a state where wireless communication with an "external device" such as the mobile information terminal 2 is possible, the measurement system program Dp is activated in the "external device", and a predetermined control signal is output. At that time, the communication unit 52 causes the mobile information terminal 2 to transmit the measuring instrument data Da. Specifically, the measuring instrument 1A and the mobile information terminal 2 are carried to the measurement site (the place where the measurement target exists), the measuring instrument 1A and the mobile information terminal 2 are moved to the on state, and are attached to the measuring instrument 1A. The state shifts to a state in which wireless communication between the wireless communication adapter 50 and the mobile information terminal 2 is possible. Next, the measurement system program Dp is started on the mobile information terminal 2. At this time, the processing unit 25 causes the communication unit 22 to transmit a control command for confirming whether or not mutual communication with the measuring instrument 1A is possible according to the measurement system program Dp. In response to this, the wireless communication adapter 50 reads the measuring instrument data Da from the storage unit 54 and causes the communication unit 52 to transmit it to the mobile information terminal 2. As described above, the "second process" by the wireless communication adapter 50 is completed.

On the other hand, in the portable information terminal 2, the processing unit 25 stores the measuring instrument data Da in the storage unit 26 according to the measurement system program Dp. Further, the processing unit 25 determines whether or not communication with the server 3 is possible, and when communication is possible, the processing unit 25 moves the measuring instrument data Da stored in the storage unit 26 from the communication unit 21. It transmits to the server 3 via the communication network Na and the Internet Nb. When the measuring instrument data Da is transmitted from the measuring instrument 1A and stored in the storage unit 26 and cannot communicate with the server 3, the measuring instrument data Da is sent to the server 3 when communication becomes possible. Send.

Further, in the server 3, the processing unit 32 causes the recording device 33 to record the measuring instrument data Da transmitted from the mobile information terminal 2 and received by the communication unit 31. Further, the processing unit 32 has a function (in this example, the measuring instrument 1A) provided with the serial number recorded in the measuring instrument data Da based on the measuring instrument data Da and the association data Db. Identify the types of "measurement processing" that can be performed, etc.). Further, the processing unit 32 generates the function identification data Dc in which the specific result is recorded and transmits the function identification data Dc from the communication unit 31 to the mobile information terminal 2 via the Internet Nb and the mobile communication network Na.

In response to this, in the mobile information terminal 2, the processing unit 25 specifies the function of the measuring instrument 1A based on the transmitted function specifying data Dc according to the measurement system program Dp (executable "measurement processing"). ”). Further, the processing unit 25 regulates / permits (releases the regulation) the execution of each data processing in which the processing procedure is recorded in the measurement system program Dp according to the specific result. As a result, the data processing of the measurement result data D1 transmitted from the measuring instrument 1A to which the wireless communication adapter 50 that has transmitted the measuring instrument data Da is mounted can be executed, and the data of the measurement result data D1 from the measuring instrument 1A can be executed. The execution of data processing that is unnecessary for processing is restricted.

Next, the measuring unit 11 of the measuring instrument 1A is connected to the measurement target (as an example, the measurement target is clamped by a clamp sensor unit (not shown)), and the operation unit 13 is operated to start the “current measurement process”. At this time, the measuring unit 11 measures the current value of the current flowing through the measurement target and outputs the measured value D0 under the control of the processing unit 15. Further, the processing unit 15 stores the measured value D0 output from the measuring unit 11 in the storage unit 16, generates the measurement result data D1 based on the measured value D0, and stores the measured value in the storage unit 16. The value of D0 (contents of the measurement result data D1) is displayed on the display unit 14. As a result, when the measurement target is clamped by the clamp sensor unit while the display unit 14 is visible, the current value of the current flowing through the measurement target can be grasped based on the measurement result displayed on the display unit 14. can do.

Further, the processing unit 15 executes a process (wireless communication process) of reading the measurement result data D1 from the storage unit 16 and transmitting it to the mobile information terminal 2 via the wireless communication adapter 50 in parallel with the above process. In response to this, in the portable information terminal 2, the processing unit 25 stores the measurement result data D1 transmitted from the measuring device 1A in the storage unit 26 according to the measurement system program Dp, and stores the stored measurement result data D1. Is displayed on the display unit 24. As a result, even when the measurement target is clamped by the clamp sensor unit in a state where it is difficult to visually recognize the display unit 14, the measurement target is flowing based on the measurement result displayed on the mobile information terminal 2. The current value of the current can be grasped.

In the measuring instrument 1A of this example, the current value by the measuring unit 11 is performed until the operation of instructing the end of the "current measurement process" or the operation of instructing the holding of the measured value (measurement result) at that time is performed. The process of measuring and outputting the measured value D0, generating the measurement result data D1 by the processing unit 15, displaying the measurement result on the display unit 14, and transmitting the measurement result data D1 to the mobile information terminal 2 is repeatedly executed. To. Therefore, the latest measurement results are sequentially displayed on the display unit 14 of the measuring instrument 1A and the display unit 24 of the mobile information terminal 2 at a predetermined cycle, and the measurement result data D1 transmitted from the measuring instrument 1A to the mobile information terminal 2. Is stored in the storage unit 26 of the mobile information terminal 2.

Further, in the measurement system 100 of this example, as an example, when the above-mentioned series of operations at the measurement site is completed, the measurement result data D1 stored in the mobile information terminal 2 is transmitted from the mobile information terminal 2 to the server 3. Can be saved. Specifically, as an example, the mobile information terminal 2 is connected to the server 3 via the mobile communication network Na and the Internet Nb. Next, the measurement result data D1 to be transmitted to the server 3 by operating the operation unit 23 of the mobile information terminal 2 is designated. At this time, the processing unit 25 of the mobile information terminal 2 transmits the designated measurement result data D1 from the communication unit 21 to the server 3. Further, the server 3 causes the recording device 33 to record the measurement result data D1 transmitted from the mobile information terminal 2. As a result, by acquiring the measurement result data D1 from the server 3 by various information processing terminals that can be connected to the server 3, the result of the "current measurement process" by the measuring instrument 1A can be arbitrarily used in the information processing terminal. It will be possible.

On the other hand, when starting the "voltage measurement process" by the measuring instrument 1B, the wireless communication adapter 50 is removed from the adapter mounting portion 12 after the measuring instrument 1A is turned off, and the adapter mounting portion 12 of the measuring instrument 1B is used. Mounting. At this time, as described above, power is supplied to the wireless communication adapter 50 from the circuit board of the measuring instrument 1B in the same manner as when the measuring instrument 1A is attached to the adapter mounting portion 12, and wireless communication is performed. The communication circuit of the adapter 50 is connected to the circuit board of the measuring instrument 1B.

Subsequently, the operation unit 13 is operated to shift the measuring instrument 1B to the ON state. At this time, the processing unit 53 of the wireless communication adapter 50 measures the measuring device 1B in the same manner as when the measuring device 1A to which the wireless communication adapter 50 of the adapter mounting unit 12 is mounted is shifted to the on state. Upon requesting the output of the instrument data Da, the processing unit 25 of the measuring instrument 1B reads the measuring instrument data Da from the storage unit 26 and outputs it to the wireless communication adapter 50. Further, in the wireless communication adapter 50, the processing unit 53 stores the measuring instrument data Da output from the measuring instrument 1B in the storage unit 54. Further, the processing unit 53 measures the mobile information terminal 2 from the communication unit 52 when a predetermined control signal is output from the mobile information terminal 2 in a state where wireless communication with the mobile information terminal 2 is possible. The device data Da is transmitted.

On the other hand, in the portable information terminal 2, the processing unit 25 stores the measuring instrument data Da in the storage unit 26 according to the measurement system program Dp, and the measuring instrument data Da is in a state where communication with the server 3 is possible. To server 3. Further, in the server 3, the processing unit 32 causes the recording device 33 to record the measuring instrument data Da transmitted from the mobile information terminal 2, and records the measuring instrument data Da in the measuring instrument data Da based on the measuring instrument data Da and the association data Db. The function (type of feasible "measurement process", etc.) of the "measuring instrument" (in this example, measuring instrument 1B) to which the serial number is assigned is specified. Further, the processing unit 32 generates the function specifying data Dc in which the specific result is recorded and causes the communication unit 31 to transmit it to the mobile information terminal 2.

In response to this, in the mobile information terminal 2, the processing unit 25 specifies the function of the measuring instrument 1B based on the transmitted function specifying data Dc according to the measurement system program Dp (executable "measurement processing". ”). Further, the processing unit 25 regulates / permits (releases the regulation) the execution of each data processing in which the processing procedure is recorded in the measurement system program Dp according to the specific result. As a result, data processing of the measurement result data D1 transmitted from the measuring instrument 1B equipped with the wireless communication adapter 50 that transmitted the measuring instrument data Da without performing the work of newly installing the measurement system program Dp. Is possible, and the execution of data processing unnecessary for the data processing of the measurement result data D1 from the measuring instrument 1B is restricted.

Next, the measuring unit 11 of the measuring instrument 1B is connected to the measurement target (as an example, the measurement target is clamped by a clamp sensor unit (not shown)), and the “voltage measurement process” is started. At this time, the measuring unit 11 measures the voltage value of the voltage applied to the measurement target under the control of the processing unit 15 and outputs the measured value D0. Further, the processing unit 15 stores the measured value D0 output from the measuring unit 11 in the storage unit 16, generates the measurement result data D1 based on the measured value D0, and stores the measured value in the storage unit 16. The value of D0 (contents of the measurement result data D1) is displayed on the display unit 14. Further, the processing unit 15 executes a process (wireless communication process) of reading the measurement result data D1 from the storage unit 16 and transmitting it to the mobile information terminal 2 via the wireless communication adapter 50 in parallel with the above process.

In response to this, in the portable information terminal 2, the processing unit 25 stores the measurement result data D1 transmitted from the measuring device 1B in the storage unit 26 according to the measurement system program Dp, and stores the stored measurement result data D1. Is displayed on the display unit 24. As a result, the latest measurement results are sequentially displayed on the display unit 14 of the measuring instrument 1B and the display unit 24 of the mobile information terminal 2 at a predetermined cycle, and the measurement result data transmitted from the measuring instrument 1B to the mobile information terminal 2. D1 is stored in the storage unit 26 of the mobile information terminal 2. Further, in the same manner as in the above-mentioned current measurement using the measuring instrument 1A, for example, when the above-mentioned series of operations at the measurement site is completed, the measurement result data D1 stored in the mobile information terminal 2 is used as mobile information. It is transmitted from the terminal 2 to the server 3 and saved. As a result, by acquiring the measurement result data D1 from the server 3 by various information processing terminals that can be connected to the server 3, the result of the "voltage measurement process" by the measuring instrument 1B can be arbitrarily used in the information processing terminal. It will be possible.

Further, when starting the "ground resistance measurement process" by the measuring instrument 1C, the wireless communication adapter 50 is removed from the measuring instrument 1B and attached to the adapter mounting portion 12 of the measuring instrument 1C, and then the measuring instrument 1C is turned on. Migrate. At this time, the processing unit 25 of the measuring instrument 1C outputs the measuring instrument data Da to the wireless communication adapter 50 in response to the request from the wireless communication adapter 50, and the processing unit 53 of the wireless communication adapter 50 is output. The measuring instrument data Da is stored in the storage unit 54. Further, the processing unit 53 measures the mobile information terminal 2 from the communication unit 52 when a predetermined control signal is output from the mobile information terminal 2 in a state where wireless communication with the mobile information terminal 2 is possible. The device data Da is transmitted. Further, the processing unit 25 of the mobile information terminal 2 stores the measuring instrument data Da in the storage unit 26 and transmits it from the communication unit 21 to the server 3 according to the measurement system program Dp.

Further, the processing unit 32 of the server 3 has a function (executable "measurement process") of the "measuring instrument" (in this example, the measuring instrument 1C) to which the serial number recorded in the measuring instrument data Da is assigned. (Type, etc.) is specified, function-specific data Dc is generated, and the communication unit 31 transmits it to the mobile information terminal 2. In response to this, the processing unit 25 of the mobile information terminal 2 identifies the function of the measuring instrument 1C based on the transmitted function specifying data Dc according to the measurement system program Dp (executable "measurement processing"). (Specify the type of data), and regulate / allow (release the regulation) the execution of each data process whose processing procedure is recorded in the measurement system program Dp according to the specified result. As a result, data processing of the measurement result data D1 transmitted from the measuring instrument 1C equipped with the wireless communication adapter 50 that transmitted the measuring instrument data Da without performing the work of newly installing the measurement system program Dp. Is possible, and the execution of data processing unnecessary for the data processing of the measurement result data D1 from the measuring instrument 1C is restricted.

Next, the measuring unit 11 of the measuring instrument 1C is connected to the measurement target (as an example, the measurement target is clamped by a clamp sensor unit (not shown)), and the “ground resistance measurement process” is executed. It should be noted that the process of generating the measurement result data D1 by the measuring instrument 1C at the time of this "ground resistance measurement process", the process of transmitting the measurement result data D1 from the measuring instrument 1C to the mobile information terminal 2, and the process of transmitting the measurement result data D1 from the mobile information terminal 2 to the server 3 The transmission process of the measurement result data D1 to is the same as that at the time of the "current measurement process" by the measuring instrument 1A and the "voltage measurement process" by the measuring instrument 1B. Explanation is omitted. As a result, by acquiring the measurement result data D1 from the server 3 by various information processing terminals that can be connected to the server 3, the result of the "ground resistance measurement process" by the measuring instrument 1C can be arbitrarily used in the information processing terminal. Is possible.

As described above, the wireless communication adapter 50 of this example is a "measuring instrument" other than the measuring instruments 1A to 1C (a "measuring instrument" provided with the same "adapter mounting portion" as the adapter mounting portion 12). It is possible to attach it to and use it. Even when the wireless communication adapter 50 is attached to such a "measuring instrument" and used, the measuring instrument data Da in which the serial number of the "measuring instrument" is recorded is acquired by the wireless communication adapter 50 and is a mobile information terminal. The function-specific data Dc is generated in the server 3 by being transmitted to the second and transmitted from the mobile information terminal 2 to the server 3, and the function-specific data Dc is transmitted to the mobile information terminal 2. As a result, in the mobile information terminal 2, the "measurement result data" transmitted from the "measuring instrument" to which the wireless communication adapter 50 is attached is the same as in the above example using the measuring instruments 1A to 1C. Data processing can be executed, and execution of data processing that is unnecessary for data processing of "measurement result data" from the "measuring instrument" is restricted.

As described above, the wireless communication adapter 50 is configured to be detachable from the adapter mounting portion 12 provided in the measuring instrument 1, and the processing unit 53 is previously mounted on the adapter mounting portion 12. When the specified "first condition" is satisfied (in this example, when power is supplied to the electrode 51t via the adapter mounting portion 12), the measuring instrument 1 to which the wireless communication adapter 50 is mounted is In addition to executing the "first process" of acquiring the measuring instrument data Da that can specify the function to have from the measuring instrument 1, the "second condition" defined in advance is set in a state where wireless communication with the mobile information terminal 2 is possible. When the condition is satisfied (in this example, when wireless communication with the mobile information terminal 2 is possible, and the measurement system program Dp is started on the mobile information terminal 2 and a predetermined control signal is output). In addition, the "second process" of transmitting the measuring instrument data Da acquired by the "first process" from the communication unit 52 to the mobile information terminal 2 can be executed.

Further, the measuring instrument 1 is provided with an adapter mounting unit 12 to which the wireless communication adapter 50 can be attached and detached, a storage unit 16 for storing the measuring instrument data Da, and a measuring instrument data Da in response to a request from the processing unit 53. Is provided with a processing unit 15 that outputs the data to the wireless communication adapter 50.

Further, in this measurement system 100, the mobile information terminal 2 and the server 3, which are examples of the “information processing device” as the “external device”, are transmitted from the measuring device 1 via the wireless communication adapter 50, and the measurement result data D1 The wireless communication unit 32 is provided with processing units 25 and 32 for executing a predetermined “data processing” based on the above, and the processing unit 32 transmits the measuring instrument data Da based on the measuring instrument data Da transmitted from the wireless communication adapter 50. The function of the measuring instrument 1 to which the communication adapter 50 is attached is specified, and the processing unit 25 changes the content of "data processing" based on the specific result by the processing unit 32 according to a predetermined change procedure.

Therefore, according to the wireless communication adapter 50, the measuring instrument 1, and the measuring system 100, the measuring instrument data Da capable of specifying the function of the measuring instrument 1 equipped with the wireless communication adapter 50 is transmitted from the measuring instrument 1 by the wireless communication adapter 50. It is acquired and transmitted to the mobile information terminal 2, and based on the measuring device data Da, the function of the measuring device 1 equipped with the wireless communication adapter 50 is specified in the mobile information terminal 2. As a result, the measurement result data D1 output from a plurality of types of measuring instruments 1 having different functions can be processed individually. A measurement system program Dp that records a plurality of types of processing procedures is produced and installed in the mobile information terminal 2. By doing so, data processing for the measurement result data D1 output from the measuring instrument 1 equipped with the wireless communication adapter 50 according to the "function possessed by the measuring instrument 1" specified based on the measuring instrument data Da. Can be allowed to execute and the execution of other data processing can be regulated. As a result, the production cost of the measuring instrument 1 and the program Dp for the measuring system can be sufficiently increased without impairing the convenience, as compared with producing the "measuring system program" separately for each type of the "measuring instrument". It can be reduced. In addition, when the mobile information terminal 2 (measurement system program Dp) regulates the execution of unnecessary data processing, the "measurement system program" produced separately for each type of "measurement device" is used. Similarly, even a person who is unfamiliar with the operation of this type of device (portable information terminal 2, etc.) can execute accurate data processing that can obtain a desired processing result.

Further, since the processing unit 53 of the wireless communication adapter 50 executes the process of acquiring the measuring instrument data Da from the measuring instrument 1 and transmitting it to the mobile information terminal 2, the processing unit of the measuring instrument 1 consumed for this process. The processing capacity of 15 can be sufficiently reduced. As a result, the original processing as the measuring instrument 1 can be reliably performed without delay simply by mounting the processing unit 15 having a processing capacity sufficient to generate and output the measurement result data D1 and display the measurement result. Since it can be executed, the manufacturing cost of the measuring instrument 1 can be reduced. Further, by adopting a configuration in which a wireless communication adapter 50 that can be attached to and detached from the adapter mounting portion 12 of the measuring instrument 1 is used, two types of "measuring instruments" having different "wireless communication units" are manufactured. Instead, the wireless communication adapter 50 can be attached / not attached to the adapter attachment portion 12 depending on the necessity of "wireless communication processing". As a result, the manufacturing cost of a "measuring instrument" such as the measuring instrument 1 can be sufficiently reduced. Further, the wireless communication adapter 50 is configured so that the wireless communication process can be executed by attaching the wireless communication adapter 50 which has been certified as a "wireless communication device" for each country of use. Since product certification for each country of use is not required for each of the "measuring instruments" to be installed, the manufacturing cost of each "measuring instrument" can be further reduced.

Further, the wireless communication adapter 50 is configured to be operable by receiving power supply from the measuring instrument 1 via the electrode 12t provided on the adapter mounting portion 12. Therefore, according to the wireless communication adapter 50, the measuring instrument 1 to which such a wireless communication adapter 50 can be attached, and the measuring system 100 configured to include them, "wireless" is performed separately from the power supply of the "measuring instrument". The wireless communication adapter 50 can be sufficiently miniaturized as compared with the configuration in which the power supply is arranged in the "communication unit", whereby the measuring instrument 1 configured so that the wireless communication adapter 50 can be mounted is also sufficiently compact. Can be changed.

Further, in this measurement system program Dp, the processing unit 25 of the mobile information terminal 2 in the measurement system 100 is defined in advance based on the measurement result data D1 transmitted from the measuring device 1 via the wireless communication adapter 50. "Data processing" and measuring instrument data Da capable of identifying the function of the measuring instrument 1 are transmitted from the wireless communication adapter 50 to specify the function of the measuring instrument 1 to which the wireless communication adapter 50 is attached (this example). Then, the function possessed by the measuring instrument 1 is specified based on the function specifying data Dc in which the result specified by the processing unit 32 of the server 3 is recorded), and the content of "data processing" is described in advance based on the specified result. Execute the process of changing according to the specified change procedure. Therefore, according to this measurement system program Dp, measurements output from various "measurement instruments" are compared with the case where a plurality of types of "measurement system programs" are separately produced for each type of "measurement instrument". A measurement system program Dp capable of reliably and easily processing the result data D1 can be manufactured at low cost.

Regarding the configuration of the "wireless communication device for measuring instruments", "measuring instrument" and "measuring system", and the contents of the processing executed by the "program for measuring system", the above wireless communication adapter 50, measuring instrument 1 and measurement The configuration of the system 100 and the content of the processing executed by the measurement system program Dp are not limited to the examples.

For example, when the wireless communication adapter 50 is mounted on the adapter mounting portion 12 and power is supplied to the electrode 51t via the adapter mounting portion 12, the measuring instrument data Da is acquired assuming that the "first condition" is satisfied. The configuration for executing the "first process" is described as an example, but as an example, the output of the measuring instrument data Da from the measuring instrument 1 to the wireless communication adapter 50 is instructed by operating the operation unit 13 of the measuring instrument 1. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the "first process" is executed assuming that the "first condition" is satisfied when the "first condition" is satisfied. Further, the "second condition" is satisfied when wireless communication with the mobile information terminal 2 is possible, and when the measurement system program Dp is activated on the mobile information terminal 2 and a predetermined control signal is output. The configuration for executing the "second process" of transmitting the measuring instrument data Da from the communication unit 52 to the mobile information terminal 2 has been described as an example, but as an example, wireless communication with the mobile information terminal 2 is possible. The "second process" is performed assuming that the "second condition" is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses after the wireless communication with the mobile information terminal 2 becomes possible. The configuration to be executed can be adopted.

Further, the "wireless communication processing" executed by the "wireless communication unit" of the "wireless communication device for measuring instruments" is not limited to the wireless communication processing according to the Bluetooth standard executed by the communication unit 52 of the wireless communication adapter 50, and is wireless. It can also be configured to include a wireless communication unit capable of executing wireless communication processing according to a communication standard such as LAN or ZigBee (registered trademark). Further, the wireless communication adapter 50 configured to be operable by receiving power supply from the adapter mounting portion 12 (electrode 12t) of the measuring instrument 1 has been described as an example, but a battery such as a button type battery can be mounted. It is also possible to configure a "dexterous wireless communication device" so that it can operate by receiving power supply from the attached battery.

Further, the configuration and processing method of using the measuring instrument data Da that records the serial number assigned to the measuring instrument 1 as the "measuring instrument data" have been described as an example, but instead of the serial number (or the serial number). In addition to), the data that records the model of the "measuring instrument" and the data that records the information (function name and code indicating the function) that indicates the function itself of the "measuring instrument" are used as "measuring instrument data". It is also possible to adopt the configuration and processing method to be used. Further, an example in which an "information processing device" as an "external device" is configured by the mobile information terminal 2 and the server 3 has been described, but one unit capable of wireless communication with a "wireless communication device for measuring instruments" such as a wireless communication adapter 50. The "information processing device" can also be configured by the device of. Specifically, as an example, the association data Db is stored in the mobile information terminal 2 in the measurement system 100, and the measuring instrument 1 of the measuring instrument data Da has the association data Da based on the measuring instrument data Da and the association data Db. By causing the processing unit 25 of the mobile information terminal 2 to execute the process of specifying the function, the mobile information terminal 2 alone can configure the "information processing device".

In addition, the configuration of the measuring instrument 1 capable of executing "current measurement processing", "voltage measurement processing" and "ground resistance measurement processing" as "measurement processing" has been described as an example. Such "measurement processing" has been described. A wireless communication adapter in a "measuring instrument" that can perform various "measurement processes" such as "insulation resistance measurement process" and "power measurement process" instead of (or in addition to such "measurement process"). A configuration in which a "wireless communication device for measuring instruments" such as 50 can be attached and detached can be adopted.

100 Measuring system 1A to 1C Measuring instrument 2 Mobile information terminal 3 Server 11 Measuring unit 12 Adapter mounting unit 12s, 51s Signal terminal 12t, 51t Electrode 13,23 Operation unit 14,24 Display unit 15, 25, 32, 53 Processing unit 16 , 26, 54 Storage unit 21, 22, 31, 52 Communication unit 33 Recording device 50 Wireless communication adapter D0 Measurement value D1 Measurement result data Da Measuring instrument data Db Association data Dc Function identification data Dp Measurement system program Na Mobile communication Network Nb Internet

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A wireless communication unit and a first processing unit that controls the wireless communication unit are provided, and wireless communication for the measuring instrument is configured so that wireless communication processing between the measuring instrument and an external device can be executed while connected to the measuring instrument. It ’s a device,
It is configured to be removable from the component mounting part provided in the measuring instrument.
The first processing unit is equipped with the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument when the first condition specified in advance is satisfied in a state where the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument is mounted on the component mounting unit. The first process of acquiring the measuring instrument data capable of identifying the function of the measuring instrument from the measuring instrument is executed, and the second condition specified in advance is satisfied in a state where wireless communication with the external device is possible. A wireless communication device for a measuring instrument that is configured to be capable of executing a second process of transmitting the measuring instrument data acquired by the first processing from the wireless communication unit to the external device. The wireless communication device for a measuring instrument according to claim 1, which is configured to be operable by receiving power supply from the measuring instrument via an electrode provided on the component mounting portion. The component mounting unit to which the wireless communication device for a measuring instrument according to claim 1 or 2 can be attached and detached is provided, and a storage unit for storing the measuring instrument data and the measuring instrument in response to a request from the first processing unit. A measuring instrument including a second processing unit that outputs data to the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument. The wireless communication device for a measuring instrument according to claim 1 or 2, the measuring instrument according to claim 3, and an information processing device as the external device are provided.
The information processing device includes a third processing unit that executes predetermined data processing based on measurement result data transmitted from the measuring device via the wireless communication device for the measuring device.
The third processing unit identifies the function of the measuring instrument to which the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument that transmits the measuring instrument data is mounted based on the measuring instrument data transmitted from the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument. A measurement system that changes the contents of the data processing according to a predetermined change procedure based on a specific result. A wireless communication device for a measuring instrument, a measuring instrument configured to be equipped with the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument, and an information processing device configured to enable wireless communication with the measuring instrument via the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument. For the processing unit of the information processing device in the measurement system configured in
Pre-defined data processing based on the measurement result data transmitted from the measuring instrument via the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument, and
The measuring instrument data capable of identifying the function of the measuring instrument is transmitted from the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument to specify the function of the measuring instrument to which the wireless communication device for the measuring instrument is attached, and the specific result is obtained. A program for a measurement system that executes a process of changing the content of the data process according to a predetermined change procedure based on the above.

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