JP2620152B2 - Setting method of operation range and display range of injection molding machine - Google Patents

Description

Description: TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a method for setting an operation range and a display range of an injection molding machine in which an operation range and the like can be set according to an operator.

[Conventional technology]

In general, at an injection molding site having an injection molding machine, a control device of the injection molding machine is often operated or monitored in order to set molding conditions and confirm a production state. However, the fact that the operation can be performed beyond the required operation range of the operator or regardless of the operation purpose causes a problem that, for example, molding conditions and production conditions are erroneously changed without the knowledge of the administrator.

For this reason, conventionally, a key has been attached to the control device of the injection molding machine so that the setting panel and the like can be operated only when the operator inserts the key into the control device.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

By the way, at the injection molding site, there are various operators such as molding technicians who set molding conditions, managers in charge, inspectors of molded products, process monitors managing production output, and maker servicemen. The operation range and the like are often hierarchized.

However, in the conventional means of attaching a key, all data can be input or data can be referred to only by inserting the key into the control device. In addition, there is a problem that the error management of the injection molding machine occurs.

An object of the present invention is to provide an operation range and a display range setting method of an injection molding machine which solves the problems existing in such a conventional technique.

[Means for solving the problem]

The method for setting the operation range and the display range of the injection molding machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of external storage media storing unique specification data Da, Db, Dc... For example, an IC card 2a is prepared, and the operation range and the display range of the injection molding machine 1 are set corresponding to the specified data Da read from each IC card 2a.

(Operation)

 Next, the operation of the present invention will be described.

First, IC cards 2a... Corresponding to different operators A, B, C,... Of the injection molding machine 1 are prepared, and the specific definition data Da for defining the operation range and the display range of the injection molding machine 1 is stored in the IC cards 2a. , Db, Dc ... are stored. Thereby, the operator A,
B, C,... Can each have their own IC card 2a.

On the other hand, at the time of operation, the operator sets his / her own IC card 2a in the injection molding machine 1, and according to the specified data Da stored in the IC card 2a, the operation range of the injection molding machine 1 corresponding to the operator. And the display range are set. That is,
The IC card 2a has a function as a key, and also has a function of defining a necessary or unnecessary operation range or display range for the operators A, B, C,.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

First, a schematic configuration of an injection molding machine that can carry out the method of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes an injection molding machine, which includes a controller 3 having a computer function for controlling the entire injection molding machine 1. The controller 3 includes a setting panel 4 for performing various inputs, a display device 5 for displaying various data and the like, an IC card 2a,.
To transfer the data of the IC cards 2a to the controller 3 or to connect the IC card loading devices 6 for storing the data of the controller 3 in the IC cards 2a. The IC cards 2a can be loaded or unloaded from the IC card loading device 6.

 Next, the IC cards 2a will be specifically described.

First, four types of IC cards 2a are prepared corresponding to different operators A, B, C, and D of the injection molding machine 1. And
The predetermined addresses of the IC cards 2a... Are provided with specific data Da, D that define the operation range and the display range of the injection molding machine 1.
b, Dc ... are stored. In addition, I of operator A ... if necessary
The D code may be stored.

FIG. 1 shows an operation range and a display range (prescribed data Da) corresponding to operators A (IC card 2a).

In the figure, an operator A is, for example, a technician of a molding machine meter. The IC card 2a held by the operator A includes setting (operation) of molding conditions as an operation range and a display range, and adjustment of adjustment conditions in the molding machine. Setting (operation), setting (operation) of planned production quantity, storage in memory card (operation), confirmation of process display (display), execution of molding machine test (operation)
Is stored. Similarly, the operator B is, for example, a manager in charge of a molding machine factory, and the same as the operator A except that the setting (operation) of adjustment conditions in the molding machine is restricted in the IC card 2b held by the operator B. The specified data Db allowing the operation range and the display range is stored. Similarly, the operator C is, for example, a molding technician at a molding machine factory,
The specified data Dc that allows the same operation range and display range as the operator B except that the setting (operation) of the planned production number and the execution (operation) of the molding machine test are specified in the AI card 2c held by the operator C. Is stored. However, in this case, it is possible to confirm (display) the planned production quantity. Similarly, the operator D is a normal worker who packs products, for example, and the operator D holds the IC card 2d with the operator C except that the storage (operation) on the memory card is restricted. The specified data Dd allowing the same operation range and display range is stored. However, in this case, confirmation (display) of data to be stored in the memory card is possible. It should be noted that all operations and confirmations are restricted except that the process display can be confirmed (displayed) for non-card holders such as outsiders.

Next, a method of setting the operation range and the display range of the injection molding machine according to the present invention, including the method of using the IC cards 2a, will be described.

In advance, each of the operators A has a dedicated external storage medium 2a.
Hold. Then, for example, when the operator A operates, the IC card 2a owned by the operator A is loaded into the IC card loading device 6. Thereby, the IC card 2a is set on the injection molding machine 1 side, and the specified data Da is read from the IC card 2a. As a result, the operation range and the display range described above are set in the controller 3 of the injection molding machine 1 according to the specified data Da, and necessary control is performed.

As described above, the IC card 2a has not only a function as a key but also a function to define a necessary or unnecessary operation range and a display range for each operator A, thereby preventing erroneous operation and confidential matters. Problems such as leakage are eliminated.

Although the embodiments have been described in detail, the present invention is not limited to such embodiments. For example, the operator can be applied to an arbitrary operator such as a maker service person or an operator in addition to the example. Further, the operation range and the display range (prescribed data) are not limited to the examples, and any items such as operation time and quality display can be set, and the operation range and the display range include a broadly defined control range including an operation range and the like. It is a concept. Furthermore, the external storage medium includes various storage media such as a magnetic memory and a floppy disk, as well as an exemplary IC card. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change the detailed configuration, method, and the like without departing from the gist of the present invention.

〔The invention's effect〕

As described above, the method for setting the operation range and the display range of the injection molding machine according to the present invention prepares a plurality of external storage media in which unique definition data for defining different operation ranges and display ranges for the injection molding machine is stored. In addition, since the operation range and display range of the injection molding machine are set in accordance with the specified data read from each external storage medium, the external storage medium itself functions as a key, and a malfunction due to an erroneous operation by an operator. Problems such as leakage of confidential information to the user and error management of the injection molding machine.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a table showing operation ranges and display ranges corresponding to different operators for implementing the method for setting the operation range and the display range of the injection molding machine according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control device capable of implementing the operation range and display range setting method. In the drawings, 1: Injection molding machine 2a…: IC card Da, Db, Dc…: Regulation data

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Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] In a method for setting an operation range and a display range of an injection molding machine using an external storage medium, a plurality of external storage media storing unique definition data for defining different operation ranges and display ranges for the injection molding machine. Wherein the operating range and the display range of the injection molding machine are set in accordance with the specified data read from each external storage medium. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the external storage medium is an IC card.